Abstract: A pen stem structure with a decoration, including a pen stem and a transparent rod body connected with one end of the pen stem. The rod body defines a close space in which a water soluble solvent and an oily color solvent are contained. The solvents are insoluble in each other. When shaking the pen during writing, the oily color solvent is isolated from the water soluble solvent and buoys in the water soluble solvent to form various patterns so as to achieve a visually entertaining effect.

Abstract: A device for storing and applying cosmetic product comprising a container having a neck, and a cap for the container having a top end and a bottom end, the cap having affixed thereto a rod and applicator, wherein the rod is a hollow stem having a proximal and distal end, wherein the proximal end is attached to the cap inner surface and the distal end has an applicator affixed thereto; wherein the top end and bottom end of the cap have inner and outer surfaces, wherein the bottom end inner surface of the cap is designed to mate with the outer surface of the container neck when the container is in the closed position, causing the applicator to be immersed in the cosmetic liquid, and the top end inner surface of the cap is designed to mate with the container neck to form a unitary application device when the applicator is being used to apply cosmetic to a substrate.

Abstract: A binding assembly includes first and second sheet retaining members which are releasably attached to a base member by first and second latching mechanisms. The sheet retaining members include a pair of side members which support a pair of pins and tubes onto which sheets of paper or other materials are placed. Each of the side members includes an engaging rod which is receivable in a channel provided in the base member to retain the sheet retaining members to the base member. Each of the latching mechanisms are independently pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the pins and tubes from a retaining position where the sheet retaining members are constrained to the base member, to a releasing position where the sheet retaining members may be detached from the base member.

Abstract: A rotating joint is provided for a profiled crossbeam with an inner cable duct. The joint includes an upper part and a lower part which are screwed to each other. The opposite front faces of the upper and lower parts have mounting flanges. The central rotating area of the upper and lower parts does not have a screw.

Abstract: A modular approach to the design of motion modules, e.g., positioning elements, is provided. Thus, a single positioning element can be integrated into a number of multi-axis configurations through combination with other basic positioning elements all of which share a modular interlocking feature. In an embodiment of the invention a motion module is disclosed which includes a base and a mobile stage. The base includes an exterior surface and a first interconnector located on the exterior surface. The mobile stage includes an exterior surface and a second interconnector. The mobile stage is positionable with respect to the base. The second interconnector is located on the exterior surface of the mobile stage. The first and the second interconnector are mutually engagable in releasable frictional engagement with second and first interconnectors of other motion modules for stackable interconnection therebetween.

Abstract: A removable and portable speed bump system using a flexible connector such as a chain or cable lying transversely across the roadway, and a number of generally triangular, or arch-shaped, spaced-apart bump modules disposed on the speed bump for which cars must slow down to cross. The speed bump modules are either fastened to the flexible connector or molded directly onto the flexible connector. The flexible connector is attached to a connecting anchor fixed into the road curb or road shoulder of a roadway. The opposite end of the flexible connector is fastened to a clasp or spring-loaded link set at a second point transversely across the roadway from the connecting anchor. The speed bump modules are configured to enable stacking in a compact fashion, for example, in a special container located on the side of the roadway.

Abstract: A tape removal apparatus adapted to be towed behind a vehicle for removing marking tape from a road comprises a road frame hitched to the vehicle and having a pair of wheels to allow the road frame to be towed behind the vehicle and a pickup mast having a center section coupled to the road frame, a lower section extending from the center section toward the road and having a drive roller configured to engage the tape on the road to remove the tape from the road, an upper section extending from the center section toward the vehicle, and a pinch roller. The pinch roller is configured to receive the tape from the drive roller as the tape removal apparatus is towed behind the vehicle.

Abstract: A strike-off device is for a paving screed having a main screed and a screed extension attached to the main screed, the screed extension having a generally vertical front surface. The strike-off device includes a plate disposed frontwardly of and adjacent to the screed extension. The plate has a generally horizontal working edge extending laterally along the front vertical surface of the screed extension. Two connective members extend between the strike-off plate and the screed extension and are configured to adjustably attach the plate to the screed extension, such that vertical displacement of the connective members adjusts a vertical position of the strike-off working edge. Preferably, the connective members are each a threaded rod having a first end engaged with the strike-off plate and a second end engaged with the screed extension, such that rotation of the rods displace the strike-off plate in vertical directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stationary boat lift comprised of a housing in which a boat is able to enter and exit with little difficulty. The boat lift allows a boat to bypass various barriers in a efficient and safe manner by vertically lifting the boat out of one body of water, translating the boat horizontally over a desired barrier, and then vertically lowering the boat into a second body of water.

Abstract: The invention refers to a device for creating in an aquifer an oxidation and precipitation zone or a reduction zone between a number of injection wells arranged around one or more extraction wells for purified water, said injection wells each comprising an outer water-pervious tube (1). For preventing such a device from being clogged the invention suggests that at the upper end of the outer tube (1) is mounted a circulation vessel (2) from which extends downwardly within the outer tube (1) a first conduit (3), ending at the height of the upper portion of the aquifer and provided with a pressure inlet means (5) so as to form an upper ejector, and a second conduit (4), which at its lower end supports an externally sealingly mounted balloon body (7), which is inflatable into sealing engagement with the inner surface of the outer tube (1), said second conduit closely above said body carrying a pressure inlet means (6), so as to form a second ejector.

Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from the phreatic zone, also known as the saturation zone, or groundwater. The technique preferably involves gas sparging while slowing down the sparging process by placing packing balls into the eductor tube. A preferred embodiment of the system is comprised of a means for supplying gas to the lower extent of a well which induces a flow of groundwater and gas bubbles up the well. The system may also contain a conduit within the well which extends below the water table The conduit has a lower fluid-permeable section which is located below the water table and an upper fluid-permeable section which is adjacent to the water table the system may further comprise an eductor tube contained in the conduit which extends from the top extent of the conduit to the saturation zone. Packing balls may be located between the eductor tube and the means for supplying gas to the lower extends of the well.

Abstract: A retaining wall construction includes a first lower mechanically stabilized earthen bulk form with tensile members projecting from the front face of the first bulk form connected to precast wall panels that are spaced from the front face of the first bulk form. The space between the front face of the first bulk from and the panels is filled with concrete. Positioned on top of the concrete and the first bulk form, as well as along the sides thereof, are additional bulk forms which include tensile members connected to precast wall panels.

Abstract: A shoring leg is provided with a latch for use in maintaining an end plate of the shoring leg and a jack collar in a predetermined position relative to each another. The latch comprises a latch member having a slot to receive a mounting bracket which mounts the latch member for pivotal movement relative to the mounting means from a latching position to a release position. The latch member defines a recess adapted, when in the latching position, to receive part of the leg end plate and a corresponding part of an adjacent collar of the jack to retain the end plate and collar in the predetermined position. The latch member is biased into the latching position by a coil spring acting between the leg and the latching member.

Abstract: A cutting tool (200, 202) has a longitudinally extending shaft portion (208) with a chucking part (204) and a cutting head (206). A cutting edge (220) is formed on the cutting head (206). The cutting edge (220) includes at least one cutting portion. A rake surface (224) is formed adjacent to at least one of the cutting portions (220) with the rake face being at a rake angle in the range from about −10° to about 10°. A clearance face (226) is formed adjacent to the at least one cutting portion opposite the rake face (224). The clearance face (226) is at a clearance angle in the range from about 10° to about 50°. An edge radius between the rake face and the clearance face is at a radius of from about 0.0003 to about 0.0040 inch.

Abstract: A tool for hand-held equipment and including a shank (2; 22; 32) with a clamping region (3; 23; 33) having a diameter (t) equal to or greater than 12 mm, at least one locking groove (4; 24; 34) provided in the clamping region (3; 23, 33), and at least one drive groove (6; 26; 36) provided in the clamping region (3; 23; 33), with the at least one locking groove (4; 24; 34) and the at least one drive groove (6; 26; 36) having each a depth (v; d) equal to or greater than 2.5 mm and opposite edges (8; 9) lying on a shank circumference, and forming with each other, an aperture angle (&agr;; &bgr;) equal to or greater than 50°.

Abstract: A machining method is provided for use with a smart card of the type having at least one conducting winding at some distance from the opposed faces of the card, with the end portions of the winding forming electrical connection pads for an electronic chip. According to the method, an electric potential is generated in the winding. The milling tool is made to orthogonally penetrate the card in a region of at least one of the pads, and the electric potential of the milling tool is concomitantly monitored to detect a variation in electric potential that identifies a reference position of the milling tool with respect to the card and pad. The penetration of the milling tool is continued for a predetermined travel from the reference position so as to reach a machining position. In one preferred method, the milling tool is moved parallel to the card at the depth of the machining position in order to form a cavity in the smart card. A machining apparatus for machining a cavity in a smart card is also provided.

Abstract: Described is a draw-in nipple for fastening a palette on a machine tool, with the draw-in nipple for fastening of the palette being received by a rapid-action clamping system, with the draw-in nipple being attached afflicted with clearance on the palette and through application of a tension force in its longitudinal direction away from the palette being lockable free of clearance. The draw-in nipple is herein preferably received in a resilient element which upon exertion of a tension force becomes deformed and locked through the draw-in nipple.

Abstract: A machine tool spindle (1) having a through hole capable of housing a collect (30) which grips a tool holder (31) and a draw bar (27) to which the collect (30) is attached, and a tapered inner surface which holds the tool holder; the spindle being made of ceramic as a single cylindrical body. The single cylindrical body has a pair of enlongated holes (2) through which a pin (24) which moves the draw bar (27) in the axial direction of the spindle (1) penetrates. The spindle (91) is preferably made of silicon nitride ceramic, and has a thickness greater than about 0.1 times its outer diameter and greater than about 0.02 times its length.

Abstract: A system of adjustable interlockable panels for assembling a modular unit is provided, which comprises a plurality of rectangular, adjustable interlockable panels. Each panel has four edges: a first edge comprises a male sliding interlock, and a third, opposite edge comprises a female sliding interlock; a second edge comprises one or more adjustment slots; and an opposite, fourth edge, is a straight edge. The adjustment slots in the second edge are: parallel to the first and third edges; of a sufficient width to tightly accommodate any of the other panels in the system; and each slot extends between about ¼ and ¾ of the way into the panel. The male sliding interlock on a first panel is complementary to the female sliding interlock on a second panel in the system.

Abstract: A fastening structure capable of preventing deterioration in the flatness of a surface of a flange portion (2) when a serration (7) of a bolt (5) is press-fit into the flange portion (2). In this fastening structure, one portion in an axial direction of an outer peripheral surface (6) of the bolt (5) is provided with the serration (7). The bolt (5) is press-fit into a bolthole (3) formed through the flange portion (2) of a mounting member (1). The serration (7) is located apart from respective end surfaces (2A), 2B) of the flange portion (2) by first and second distances (D, C), and the first and second distances (D, C) each exceed 13% of the thickness (A) of the flange portion (2). With this arrangement, the serration (7) presses a bolthole inner peripheral surface (13) only in the region located far from both end surfaces (2A and 2B) of the flange portion (2).

Abstract: A threaded fastener retention device includes a housing having a retainer aperture formed therein and tab retainers adjacent the aperture. A resilient retainer is movably mounted in the aperture. The retainer includes a body having tabs for engaging the tab retainers and fastener gripping members for engaging the threads of the fastener and retaining the fastener in the housing.

Abstract: An improved connector with integrally attached fasteners is disclosed. In the embodiments described, the fasteners are nails and they are held in a sleeve. A flexible member attaches this sleeve to the body of the connector. In a first shipping or storage configuration, the fasteners are held flat against the body of the device. When it is desired to drive the fastener, a user moves one or more of the fasteners into a second, upright position. This aligns the fastener with the aperture present on the connector and the user then drives the nail home. Various rivet type attachments may be employed to secure the sleeve assembly to the apertures present on the connector through which the nail is driven. Additionally, the sleeve may include a corrugated interior to assist in gripping the nail more firmly in place. In another embodiment, this sleeve may be scored so that as the nail is driven, the sleeve splits and falls out of the way.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for affixing book pages to a book cover is disclosed having a sheet of paper with at least one waxy side and two stickers, each having a first side, the first side being sticky and removably affixed to the waxy side of the sheet of paper. In the preferred embodiment, the two stickers are separated by a distance to accommodate the thickness of pages of a book. The apparatus also has a means for easy removal of the stickers from said sheet and is preferably done by having the sheet of paper extending beyond each of the stickers to allow for easy separation of the stickers from the sheet of paper. The stickers may be attached to the book pages by a variety of means such as staples, channel binding, or otherwise.

Abstract: A dust retention system for locating above a product vessel includes a support member mounted above the product vessel, a door including an engaging portion detachably connected to the support member and an adjustment device for adjusting the angle of the door with respect to the support member. The door includes a striking portion adjacent the engaging portion with at least a section of the striking portion being constructed of a resiliently flexible material. Product falling onto the striking portion causes the resiliently flexible material of the striking portion to be deflected by the weight of the product, thereby forcing the door from a closed position, where dust is prohibited from escaping the product vessel, into an open position where the product passes across the door into the product vessel. Thereafter the door, without the weight of said product, returning to the closed position under a bias force exerted by said resiliently flexible material.

Abstract: A carrier container having sides, ends and a bottom defining an open face holding chamber, is provided for loading a stack of tiers loaded on a pallet into the holding chamber. The stack of tiers comprises a plurality of tier sheets, each supporting a plurality of products aligned in groups on each tier. The tier sheets are disposed vertically, defining a stack. The stack is positioned on and secured to the pallet. Loading of the stack of tiers and pallet into the holding chamber is accomplished with the holding chamber in a vertical orientation. After loading the stack of tiers and pallet into the holding chamber the carrier container is rotated from a vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation, securing the stack of tiers and pallet in the holding chamber. Each of the tier sheets is removed from the stack destroying the stack and displacing the products from the stack, the products retained in the holding chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring sheet-like objects from one position to another comprises a control frame including a vertical control member and a gripping device within the control frame and including a control member counterpart engaging the vertical control member of the control frame in a manner permitting relative movement of the control frame and the gripping device over a predetermined vertical range. A loading member is coupled to the gripping device for lowering the gripping device from an upper position to a lower position and for raising the gripping device from the lower position to the upper position, and a positioning member is attached to the gripping device for engaging a complementary member when the gripping device is at the lower position.

Abstract: A multi-task capable work assist vehicle is designed for transporting an operator and items to be handled by the operator and for elevating the operator with such items supported upon a load tray elevated with the operator. Preferably the load tray is mounted for positioning along a telescoping mast which supports and elevates the operator. A load deck or load platform is provided on a body of the vehicle in addition to the load tray so that items such as packages, tools, parts, merchandise and the like can be carried by the vehicle. Load shelves may also be provided adjacent the load deck to add flexibility and capacity to the load carrying capability of the vehicle. Uses of the vehicle include order picking, in-house service maintenance, stock management, cargo delivery and the like. It is designed to be compact in size and highly maneuverable for use in narrow storage aisles and tight quarters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method for racking or unracking pipe to or from a rack and a device to facilitate the process. The method provides a controllable procedure for inserting or withdrawing the pipe that is less dangerous than prior art methods and does not damage the pipe end. The method entails inserting a pipe gripper having an expansion sleeve into an accessible end of a pipe. The expansion sleeve is forced against an inner wall of the pipe, coupling the pipe gripper to the pipe. Depending upon the application, the pipe is then either pushed fully onto the rack or is pulled partially off the rack. For unracking operations, a crane sling is attached to the partially unracked pipe and the pipe is further manipulated off the rack.

Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle including a collection towing vehicle having a refuse loading mechanism for loading a semi-trailer coupled to a fifth wheel, the semi-trailer having a refuse collection body for receiving refuse from the refuse loading mechanism and a hoist mechanism for tilting the refuse collection body. The refuse collection system also includes a refuse transport vehicle which includes a transport towing vehicle having a fifth wheel for receiving a semi-trailer, and a dolly which may be coupled to the semi-trailer for towing additional semi-trailers. A control assembly is coupled to the refuse collection vehicle and the transport towing vehicle including the dolly, having control couplings for interconnection of control assemblies and control umbilicals for providing control to the various devices.

Abstract: A turbine comprising a first housing having a first shaft rotatably drivingly connected to a second shaft and mounted in the first housing; a plurality of first spaced apart discs mounted on the first shaft and rotatable therewith; a second housing having the second shaft rotatably mounted in the second housing; and, a plurality of second spaced apart discs mounted on the second shaft and rotatable therewith.

Abstract: A fuel pump has a motor with a shaft extending therefrom and an impeller fitted thereon for pumping fuel from a fuel tank to an internal combustion engine. A pumping chamber, which encases the impeller, is comprised of a cover channel and a bottom channel formed in a pump cover and a pump bottom, respectively. The impeller has a plurality of radially extending vanes on an outer circumference separated by partitions of shorter radial length. The partitions are comprised of substantially quarter-circle shaped arcuate portions extending from the outer circumference of the impeller to a diverging portion, preferably to a substantially flat top with rounded corners. Fluid active vane grooves thus formed circumferentially between the vanes and axially between the partitions which reduce fuel vortices angular acceleration within the pumping chamber thus increasing pump efficiency.

Abstract: A turbo-machine having a means for attaching the blade ring to the casing at a plurality of alternative radial positions to provide for a plurality of alternative clocking angles for a stage of stationary airfoils. The blade ring is provided with a plurality of notches that may selectively be aligned with a pin inserted through the casing. By rotating the blade ring so that a selected notch aligns with the pin, a selected clocking position may be achieved. Assembly with a different clocking angle is achieved by aligning the pin with a different notch. The notches may be provided at any location around the blade ring so long as they are separated by a radial distance which is a non-integer multiple of the segment angle.

Abstract: A shaft assembly for movement of an array of adjustable members comprises a hollow shaft body including a shaft body wall with a wall outer surface. A plurality of spaced apart clevises, secured with the shaft body wall on the wall outer surface, each includes connection means disposed away from the wall outer surface for connection with an actuator for movement of the adjustable members.

Abstract: A process gas compressor for the stepwise compression of process gases with increased percentage of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), with an H2S-uncritical area and an H2S-critical area, in the housing (5) of which impellers (3) and (2) with a direction of flow to the right (7) and, after cooling (6), impellers (2) with a direction of flow to the left (8) are arranged on a shaft (1), wherein the impellers (3) and (2) are provided with blade ends (4). The transition from the uncritical H2S area to the critical H2S area takes place after the outlet of the first or second larger impeller (3) on the shaft on the left. This is followed by another impeller (2) with a direction of flow to the right (7), which is already located in the critical H2S area. The precompressed process gas is subsequently sent to a cooler (6) before it enters the impellers (2) in the critical H2S area of the process gas compressor at the second gas inlet stage (8) and leaves it at the housing outlet (9).

Abstract: A steam turbine in which principal components to be exposed to high temperatures are all made of ferritic steel, whereby the temperatures of main steam and reheat steam can be increased to 610-660 (° C.). The rotor shaft (23 in FIG. 1) of the steam turbine is made of ferritic forged steel whose 100,000-hour creep rupture strength is at least 15 (kg/mm2) at the service temperature of the rotor shaft. Likewise, the casing (18) is made of ferritic cast steel whose 100,000-hour creep rupture strength is at least 10 (kg/mm2). The steam turbine of high thermal efficiency can be applied to a steam-turbine power plant.

Abstract: Apparatus and method including a coolable airfoil for exposure in a hot fluid flow of a machine portion. The airfoil is configured to be connectable with the machine portion and includes a peripheral portion surrounding a medial portion, and a chordwise extending pressure side joined with a chordwise extending suction side. At least a first channel is disposed in the peripheral portion of the pressure side and at least a second channel is disposed in the peripheral portion of the suction side. A flow path is formed from the machine portion and through the first and second channels. The flow path is configured to direct a coolant fluid substantially radially outward through the first channel in the peripheral portion of the pressure side and substantially radially inward through the second channel in the peripheral portion of the suction side to cool the airfoil.

Abstract: A turbine airfoil includes first and second sidewalls joined together at leading and trailing edges, and spaced apart to define first and second cavities separated by a septum therebetween. An aft bridge extends along the first cavity and includes a row of outlet holes therein. The septum includes a row of inlet holes. And, turbulators are disposed in rows inside the first cavity, and extend from the first sidewall toward the second sidewall. The turbulators are aligned with the inlet holes for multiple impingement cooling thereof.

Abstract: A turbine blade including an airfoil having a plurality of trailing edge slots and a plurality of trailing edge openings for use in a turbine engine is described. The trailing edge slots extend along a pressure side wall to the trailing edge at an upper portion of the blade. The trailing edge openings extend through the trailing edge at a lower portion of the blade. The trailing edge at the upper portion of the airfoil is relatively thin in comparison to the trailing edge at the lower portion of the airfoil, which allows for high aerodynamic efficiency and cooling of the airfoil.

Abstract: A control for a pump detects an operational characteristic thereof and controls movement of a pump element based on the detected operational characteristic.

Abstract: A compressor adapted to be put into a load operating state when there exists the relation Pd≦PSL between the discharge pressure Pd and a set lower limit of pressure PSL and adapted to be put into an unload operating state when there exists the relation Pd≧PSH between the discharge pressure Pd and a set upper limit of pressure PSH, or when there exists the relation PSL<Pd<PSH among the discharge pressure Pd, the set upper limit of pressure PSH, and the set lower limit of pressure PSL and, in addition, there exists the relation Tc≧Ts between the count time Tc indicated by a timer to be started when a preceding unload operation is started and a set time Ts.

Abstract: A float operated device such as a pressure powered pump has a chamber 30 in which a float 32 is movable. The float 32 has a low profile form, having an aspect ratio greater than 2. The float operates a toggle mechanism 46 comprising an input lever 34 and an output lever 48 which are pivotable about spaced pivot locations 38, 50. A spring 54 acts between the input and output levers 34 and 48 to provide the toggling action. The toggle mechanism operates a valve arrangement 62.

Abstract: An axial piston machine (1) which includes a cylinder block (2) having cylinder bores (3, 4) in which pistons (5, 6) are movably guided, with the pistons (5, 6) being supported on an inclined or wobble plate (25) in order to perform a lifting movement. The axial piston machine (1) further includes a pivot device (31) for varying the inclination of the inclined or wobble plate (25) by pivoting about a pivot axis (27). Provided is a damping element (41) which includes a damping piston (40) which acts on the inclined or wobble plate (25) and is movably disposed in a damping cylinder (42) which is connected to a pressure fluid reservoir (48) via a throttle element (47) and a non-return valve (44) is disposed parallel thereto.

Abstract: A compressor having a device for recovering lubricating oil. The compressor includes a discharge chamber and a muffler, which attenuates the pressure pulsation of refrigerant gas sent out from the discharge chamber. The muffler is defined by a muffler base, which is formed on the cylinder block, and a muffler cover, which is attached to the muffler base. The muffler includes a first muffler chamber and a second muffler chamber, which are connected by an opening. The muffler cover has a gas outlet for sending the refrigerant gas out of the compressor from the second muffler chamber. Lubricating oil separated from the refrigerant gas in the first muffler chamber is sent to the crank chamber through a recovery passage. The location of the gas outlet can be easily changed by replacing the muffler cover. Thus, the compressor can be easily adapted to different engine compartments.

Abstract: A structure for coupling a muffler for a linear compressor is disclosed. The structure includes a muffler including a hallow cylindrical inlet portion, and a contact portion having a predetermined area wherein one end of the inlet portion is outwardly and vertically curved, whereby one end of the inlet portion is inserted into a gas flow path of a piston, and one end of the contact portion contacts with an inner surface of the cover, and an elastic support member disposed between an inner surface of the cover and a side surface of an inner lamination for supporting one end of the muffler, for thereby stably fixing the muffler to the piston without using an additional coupling member.

Abstract: A pump for moving liquids has an elastomeric housing disposed around the pump. The housing has at least four sides which are primarily planar, whereby the pump can be supported on the bottom of one of the flat sides by orienting the pump so that one of the primarily planar sides is down. This allows the pump to remain in such chosen orientation and the elastomeric housing, which is typically rubber, will substantially prevent vibration of the pump to be transmitted to the surroundings of the pump.

Abstract: A brushless electric motor 26 includes a stator assembly 32 defining an interior chamber 38. The stator assembly includes a stator core 34 and windings 36. The windings and at least a portion 44 of the stator core are in open communication with the interior chamber. A rotor assembly 42 is provided in the interior chamber. An electronic control unit 60 is coupled to the stator assembly and has an upper surface 62 in communication with the interior chamber. A fluid flow path structure 64 is constructed and arranged to permit fluid to pass from an inlet in the stator assembly and enter the interior chamber so that the rotor assembly, the windings, and the portion of said stator core are submerged in the fluid for cooling the rotor assembly, the windings, and the portion of the stator core. Fluid also contacts the upper surface of the electronic control unit to cool the electronic control unit. Fluid isolating structure 74′ prevents fluid from contacting an end 81 of the windings.

Abstract: A diaphragm piston pump with n (at least two) pump chambers each defined by a diaphragm, for mounting on a drive mechanism with n pistons, wherein the pump head with the diaphragms, the pump chambers and with covers is placed on the drive mechanism. The pump head is divided into n+l pump head elements which are arranged next to each other in a row in such a way that the respectively second pump head element forms the cover as well as the pump chamber for the previously arranged pump head element on which it is mounted, wherein the diaphragms are braced between the pump head elements and are aligned essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pistons.

Abstract: A axial flow blower device has an improved in fixing structure for lead wires supplying electric current to a motor. A fan 9 driven by the motor 8 is provided at a central portion of a frame 1 the front and rear ends of which are constructed by two end plates 2,3. The two end plates 2,3 are arranged to secure the lead wires 10 supplying the electric current to the motor 8. Each of the end plates 2,3 has an opening 11 on its peripheral portions of said end plates 2,3 for insertion of the lead wires 10, and an insertion holes 15,16 extending obliquely from the opening 12 of the peripheral portions. One of the openings 12 is provided with a support groove 17 for supporting the lead wires 10 so that the support groove 17 forms an arcuate angle with respect to the one opening 12. The lead wires 10 passed through the insertion hole 15 can be supported by the support groove 17 when the lead wires 10 are twisted at an angle corresponding to the arcuate angle.

Abstract: An electric bilge pump for collecting liquid found in a bottom of a vessel or any other place. The pump is formed of three parts in axial alignment. The assembly is secured to a surface in substantially a horizontal position. An electric motor is enclosed in a cylindrical jacket and has an output shaft with an impeller at its distal end. A second part of the housing is tubular and defines a chamber with the impeller in the chamber. The chamber has an axial inlet with a tangential outlet. A filter is fitted over the inlet to filter out any unwanted debris.

Abstract: A refrigerant compressor, for compressing a refrigerant gas and delivering the compressed refrigerant gas toward an external refrigerating system, which has at least a rear housing provided with a rear discharge chamber defined by a partition wall and a rear discharge valve assembly including a rear discharge valve element and a rear retainer element coated with a rubber material, the partition wall having an endmost first end surface holding a base portion of the rear discharge valve element and a base end portion of the rear retainer element, a tapered surface portion extending toward a rear direction from the endmost first end surface, and a second end surface extending from the rear end of the tapered side surface to be parallel with the first end surface, the tapered surface portion and the second end surface defining a cavity and a support portion to prevent an uncontrolled deformation of controlling portions of the retainer element which control an amount of opening of the valve portions of the rear di