Abstract: A steering apparatus capable of accurately recognizing operations of an operation section and of reducing the number of parts and simplifying its structure. The steering apparatus is composed of a steering wheel for controlling movements, operation sections mounted on the steering wheel for operating equipment, and a vibration section for giving vibrations to at least a portion of the steering wheel in relation to the operations of said operation sections.

Abstract: A parting line strategy for a crankshaft (100) includes providing a parting line that has a plurality of portions that extend across a plurality of cheeks (104, 106, 108) and pins (120, 126, 136, 142, 152, 158). Further, the parting line has a portion (126, 142, 158) that extends generally diagonally across a face (168) of each of the plurality of cheeks (104, 106, 108) to assist in removing flash from the crankshaft (108).

Abstract: A front-axle output of an automatic transmission having situated in a sealed housing (15) a front-axle spur pinion (1) which is operatively connected via an intermediate gear (4) with a driving gear. The output spur gear (1) is also connected for transmitting a torque to a differential (5) with a co-axially positioned pinion shaft (3A) which has one pinion engaged with the differential (5). The output spur gear (1) is designed as one piece with a side shaft (2) which is connected with the pinion shaft (3A) in an area of low bending stress between a support (10) of the pinion (3) and the pinion shaft (3A) and an output spur gear support (8).

Abstract: A clutch assembly for disposition in a motor vehicle drive line includes an internal reaction force circuit. The clutch assembly includes a multiple disc friction clutch disposed adjacent an operator assembly which selectively applies force to the friction clutch to selectively transfer torque therethrough. The clutch components are disposed between fixed stops on an elongate member which functions as a reaction force member to self-contain the reaction force from the clutch operator. The clutch finds application in motor vehicle drive line components such as a rear (secondary) axle in which it is disposed in pairs to independently control torque supplied to each axle and in applications where it is advantageous to contain or ground the reaction force generated by and associated with the clutch operator compactly within the clutch structure rather than its housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable cork-screw provided with a conventional spiral-shaped extraction means which is articulated to the body in a position offset towards one of its extremities, said body having a C-shaped cross-section, and having in one of its walls a circular recess with two cutting protuberances in spaced longitudinal positions, said protuberances being usable as a crown cork lifter, and presenting at said extremity which is closer to the spiral a pair of arms which are hinged to a same pin and having substantially different lengths; the two arms are provided at their respective extremities with stepped portions so that they can bear against the upper edge of the neck of the bottle; the longer arm has a wide opening traversed by the shorter arm.

Abstract: A wrench including an elongated body with a pair of primary socket members attached to the opposed ends thereof. Each of the primary socket members has a driven socket for holding and turning a nut. A sliding sleeve is slidably and rotatably positioned on the body. A retaining arm extends outwardly from the sliding sleeve and carries an extensible backup assembly. The backup assembly has a support bracket releasably secured to the retaining arm and carrier bracket suspended from the support bracket by at least one spring. The carrier bracket has a threaded aperture with which a threaded rod is engaged. A secondary socket member is attached to the threaded rod and has a backup socket for holding a nut in axial alignment with one in the driven socket.

Abstract: A jaw unit (102) for use in a tong which comprises a jaw holder (105) and a jaw (106) movable with respect to said jaw holder (105), characterised in that said jaw (106) is slidably mounted on said jaw holder (105).

Abstract: A wrench tool is described for turning fasteners. The wrench tool comprises an orifice and means to reduce tilting of a fastener therein while being torqued. The orifice is substantially cylindrical and has a predetermined maximum circumference at a driving end thereof. The orifice further comprises an array of longitudinal engaging surfaces positioned therein around an imaginary central axis. The means to reduce tilting comprises at least one groove formed at least partially within at least one of the longitudinal engaging surfaces. Each groove is formed laterally relative to the imaginary central axis and has a depth which does not penetrate outwardly beyond the maximum circumference of the orifice. And, each groove is positioned at least slightly away from the driving end of the orifice.

Abstract: A multi-part handle system that incorporates bumper flanges disposed at opposite ends of a rigid handle device is proposed. The handle mounts to a manual tong apparatus, or any other piece of heavy equipment, by means of weldable or integrally cast brackets and provides a rigid but shock absorbing grip for the operator's hand. In the event that the bumper flanges become damaged or are torn off the handle assembly the rigid handle device will continue to provide a safe manipulation means while replacement bumpers are located. In contrast to prior art safety handles, rig operators will be able to deploy safety handles without the fear of lost rig time if the bumper components become damaged. A soft ergonomic grip cover is incorporated into the preferred embodiment of the safety to make gripping the handle assembly more comfortable and tactile for the operator.

Abstract: A socket wrench extension structure includes an extension shank having one distal end defining a longitudinal circular chamber, a ball receiving hole defined in an outer periphery of the distal end of the extension shank and connecting to the circular chamber, a knob receiving hole defined in the outer periphery of the distal end of the extension shank and connecting to the circular chamber, a drive rod slidably mounted in the circular chamber and having a first end defining a ball receiving recess aligning with the ball receiving hole of the extension shank and a second end defining a knob receiving recess aligning with the knob receiving hole of the extension shank, a biasing member mounted in the circular chamber of the extension shank and biased between the second end of the drive rod and a wall of the circular chamber, a ball movably mounted in the ball receiving hole and slidably received in the ball receiving recess, and a press knob movably mounted in the knob receiving hole and slidably received in t

Abstract: A driver is provided with storage for interchangeable bits in the handle portion. The handle portion comprises a generally cylindrical driver body, that is aligned along a common longitudinal axis with the shaft. Evenly spaced and outwardly opened grooves span longitudinally along the body for providing channel access to bits, such that one bit is stored in each groove. A bit cap is positioned over the heel end of the driver body and extends at least partially along the length of the driver body to form bit storage chambers. Through apertures in the closed end of the bit cap are spaced to align with the corresponding grooves in the handle body, for inserting and removing bits. A bit gate consisting of a circular disk having a single gate aperture is positioned between the heel of the driver body and the bit cap for selection of a desired bit. A bit selector knob extends longitudinally outward from the bit gate, through the back portion of the bit cap.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a number of innovations in the design of self-adjusting pliers. A self-adjusting pliers tool formed of laminated sheet metal construction is provided with separately fabricated cast steel jaws that provide improved strength and durability relative to laminated jaws. Techniques are also disclosed for casting the steel jaws and for treating them to achieve improved surface hardness and corrosion resistance. In certain embodiments, the jaw and the jaw end of the laminated handle are designed to interlock to prevent the jaw from sliding out of position. In certain other embodiments, a “self-energizing” feature is provided in which the shape and tooth configuration of the jaw, and the angle of the jaw end of the pliers, cooperate to keep the tool secured to a workpiece even after the upward squeezing force on the lower handle is released.

Abstract: A structure of pliers with variable nose comprising a pliers body, two elongated arms being formed with the plier's body to form large nose pliers, the nose being mountable with a large diameter pliers, a small diameter pliers, a flat board pliers, a soft tube pliers, a pincher, a pressurized container pliers, wherein the two elongated arms are mounted with rivets at the top section of the pliers body and the elongated arms comprises of two identical shape clipping plates having provided with two symmetrical holes so that the rivets can be mounted therethrough to form into two clipping arms, wherein the clipping face of the clipping plate is provided with two groups of teeth and various type of clipping blocks with two recesses are mounted with a space formed by the two clipping plates and are secured with rivets, thereby a pliers with multifunction is formed.

Abstract: A hand held and operated set of fastener clip pliers is provided which is useful to secure together reinforcement steel members, for example, those used in concrete construction, upholstery and fencing. The fastener clip pliers are comprised of a lower handle and an upper handle. The lower handle has at least two first prongs which define at least one intermediate slot between. The upper handle is pivotally connected to the lower handle such that the upper handle and lower handle can pivot to an open position and to a closed position. The upper handle has at least one second prong dimension to fit within an intermediate slot in the closed position.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a mechanical seal used in fluid applications, wherein the mechanical seal is comprised of a sintered (cemented) tungsten carbide ring that is turned on a lathe at a negative top rake angle instead of formed by grinding. The cemented tungsten carbide ring is initially prepared by rounding corners of the top surface to form a radii. The resulting mechanical seal yields significantly less surface damage, can be formed using faster cutting speeds and feeds than when grinding, enables formation of a greater range of complex geometries for the mechanical seals, and requires fewer passes than grinding. The compact is also formed at a significantly reduced cost as compared to grinding.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically compensating for the lateral runout between an on-car lathe apparatus and a vehicle hub axis including one or more stop discs that rotate with the drive shaft of the lathe and that can be selectively stopped from rotating with the shaft by a stop mechanism. In response to such stopping, one or more adjustment discs are caused to rotate in order to adjust the relative position of the axis of the lathe with respect to the axis of the disc brake assembly. In this manner, the system compensates for and corrects lateral runout that exists between two concentrically attached rotating shafts.

Abstract: A method for cutting off a longitudinal edge of a moving paper web utilizes a waterjet through the web to effect cutting. Air flow between the web and the web cutting top pull the web forward and towards the edge. Air flow from a pipe positioned upstream of the water jet presses the web against the cutting top.

Abstract: A safety device for a radial arm saw is presented. The device is readily attached to a radial arm saw by attaching it to the top of the table and the guide rail. The safety device has a three-sided, box-shaped handle part, which has a circular gripping handle between two of the sides. The handle is attached to a slide bar which slides through a carriage unit. The front face plate of the handle has a number of spring-loaded anti-kickback pins on one side. These anti-kickback pins are pushed in by the workpiece and the remaining, protruding, pins keep the workpiece against the table. The handle pivots upwardly from the slide bar. When it is desired to load a board onto the table for cutting, the handle is rotated up. Once the board is loaded the handle is rotated down and pushed forward. The front face plate holds the board against the guard rail and the anti-kickpins hold the board down. Once in that position, the saw blade can be pulled across the board, thus cutting the board.

Abstract: A longitudinal cutting machine having a plurality of blade holders disposed on at least one traverse that extends over the length of the longitudinal cutting machine is provided. So that the blade holders can each be removed independently of one another from the traverse, the individual blade holders are releasably mounted by two spaced-apart claws on associated profiled members that are mounted on the traverse. One of the claws is movable relative to the blade holder and can be fixed in position by means of an adjusting unit. When the adjusting unit is loosened, then by pivoting of the blade holder about one of the two claws, which pivoting is made possible by a deflecting movement of the movable claw, the other claw is released from the associated profiled member and the blade holder is removable from the traverse.

Abstract: In a mounting arrangement for mounting a hard metal cutting blade in a cutting head in a mounting groove of the cutting head in an adjustable radial position, wherein the cutting blade is disposed on a support plate and engaged by a clamping bolt. The support plate includes a cut-out in which a profile plate having a tooth-like structure is received and the cutting blade includes a complimentary tooth-profile structure in engagement with the profile structure of the profile plate and an elastic insert is disposed in the cutout behind the profile plate for elastically biasing the profile structure of the profile plate into play-free engagement with the profile structure of the cutting blade when forced into engagement with one another by the clamping bolt and the clamping member.

Abstract: A scroll saw including an adjustable tensioning mechanism is disclosed. The saw includes a housing having an inner surface and a pivoting arm having a rearward end disposed within an opening in the housing. A first blade clamp is disposed at the forward end of the pivoting arm and secures the upper end of a saw blade. The lower end of the saw blade is secured in a second blade clamp disposed at the forward end of a lower arm. A wedge is disposed within the housing, in contact with the inner surface of the housing. The wedge also is disposed in contact with and translatable along a surface of the pivoting arm. A rod is linked to the wedge at one end and extends through the pivoting arm. The rod includes an upwardly turned arm. A cam having a spiral track is rotatably mounted at the front of the pivoting arm with the upwardly turned arm disposed in the track.

Abstract: A device for storing projectile balls and for feeding them to the projectile chamber of a hand weapon (1), with a ball container (3), with a conveying tube (2) which is connected at one end to the latter and the other end of which leads to the weapon (1), and with a conveyor for conveying a continuous row of balls out of the ball container (3) into the conveying tube, wherein the conveying tube (2) is designed as a flexible long conveying hose and the ball container (3) is provided with a carrying fixture (12) independent of the weapon.

Abstract: An improved lightweight armored vehicle and a cost effective method of retrofitting standard automobiles to make them lightweight armored vehicles. Metal edge channels and edge caps fit about laminated windows to protect the laminated edges for stress, moisture and atmosphere and fit within the standard automobile original window frames. Prefabricated formed lightweight composite armor is molded to closely fit within the standard automobile. Ballistic steel opaque armored elements are cut and sized to fit within the standard automobile. Both transparent and opaque armored elements are designed for cost effective, onsite manufacture of components to cost effective installation procedures to put in affordable lightweight armored vehicle.

Abstract: An active protection device for a surface, the device having at least one casing enclosing at least one shaped charge having a direction of action substantially parallel to or else inclined with respect to the surface as well as detection device ensuring the triggering of the shaped charge in response to the onset of a projectile. The casing encloses four dihedral shaped charges forming a quadrilateral, or four groupings of shaped charges, and having converging directions of action, the directions of action of the shaped charges can be inclined with respect to the surface and oriented towards the outside of the surface.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus utilizing regenerative hydraulic control principles are disclosed. A regenerative valve is operatively connected in a hydraulic control circuit with a primary hydraulic cylinder for controlling the speed at which the piston and attached rod of the hydraulic cylinder operatively move. The regenerative valve and control apparatus and method control speed of operation of the primary hydraulic cylinder when moving in both its power and its return strokes, to significantly reduce the cylinder's cycle time. A unique regenerative valve configuration enables significantly enhanced volumes of hydraulic fluid to be transferred during a regeneration cycle between the rod and blind sides of the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: A wind-driven electric generator of the downwind type has a wind turbine rotor with oppositely disposed flexible blades attached to the hub of a drive shaft by a flexible spar extending from the hub into hollow portions of the blades. The ends of the spar are attached to intermediate regions of the blades by respective ball joints. Each blade has a root-rib with a stub shaft that is slidably supported in a ball joint mounted on the hub. The blades are pitched to a stall position by a collective pitch mechanism in the absence of proper operating conditions. A nacelle cover of the wind turbine defines an airflow path through the head, and an airflow responsive device inside the nacelle cover controls the collective pitch mechanism to place the blades in a stall position or run position depending upon predetermined airflow conditions. A reverse-cone prevention device limits the ability of the blades to cone reversely.

Abstract: A brake booster and a method of assembling an output member thereof within a bore of a valve body. In this brake booster, a reaction disc engages a holder of a reaction transmitting assembly which is connected to a plunger of an input member. A guide is attached to a cylindrical head on a shaft of an output member by hooks on the end of a first plurality of legs that extend in a first direction from a cylindrical base. A second plurality of axial legs that extend from the cylindrical base in a second direction are connected to a support ring. The cylindrical base is located in the bore by the support ring being positioned on a shoulder in the valve body by a return spring such that a series of arcuate tabs on the cylindrical base urge a reaction disc retained by the cylindrical head into engagement with the holder.

Abstract: A recovery check valve 26 and a piston valve 27 are axially slidably disposed within a spool 2 in coaxial relation. An axial fluid passage 32 is formed within a cylindrical portion 27a of the piston valve 27, and a seat portion 33 for the recovery check valve is formed at an open end of the cylindrical portion 27a. The cylindrical portion 37a of the piston valve is formed with a hole 36 through which a hydraulic fluid in the fluid chamber 32 is introduced to a bridge passage 21 when the spool 2 is operated so as to introduce a hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to the bottom side of a hydraulic cylinder. Fluid passages 40, 31 are formed within the spool so that a hydraulic fluid in the bridge passage 21 is introduced to the closed end of the piston valve through the fluid passages when the spool is operated in the opposite direction. With such a structure, the size of the valve apparatus can be set to the same size as the directional control valve not provided with the recovery check valve.

Abstract: In a diaphragm pump with a hydraulically driven diaphragm which runs in a wavy manner in the radial direction, the arrangement is such that the wavelength and/or the amplitude of the wavy formation of the diaphragm is made variable in the radial direction.

Abstract: A connecting rod including a generally vertical oriented rod section having a piston end and a connecting end. A non-through bore formed in the connecting end receives a pin mounted eccentrically on a shaft, such that rotation of the shaft causes the rod section to reciprocate. A bleed hole formed in an inside end of the bore allows air in the bore to escape during assembly. When a lubricant is disposed in the bore, the bleed hole is shaped to inhibit an excess amount of lubricant from escaping therethrough.

Abstract: A one piece piston for an internal combustion engine has a piston skirt that is connected to a flange portion and a supporting portion of a piston body. The piston skirt provides support to the flange portion and a piston ring belt portion disposed about and connected to the piston body. The one piece piston has a closed piston cooling gallery defined by the piston body, the flange portion and piston ring belt portion.

Abstract: A piston or plunger is made by passing an annular sealing member blank around a piston body and by moving it towards a central outer cylindrical surface part of the piston body defined between first and second circular edges. The sealing member blank is deformed into tight engagement with the central outer cylindrical surface part and into grooves or depressions formed therein. In this manner, a tubular sealing member, which extends axially along the central outer surface part, and which has opposite first and second ends extending beyond the first and second circular edges, respectively, is formed. Thereby both of these opposite end portions of the tubular sealing member may function as sealing lips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piston pump with a piston (10) that is guided so that it can move axially in a pump bore (12) of a pump housing (14). In order to simplify the manufacture of the piston (10), the invention proposes providing the piston (10) with a support ring (64), which is connected to a guide ring (66). By connecting the support ring (64) and guide ring (66), the structural length of the piston pump (10) can be shortened.

Abstract: A safety and drain-preventing infusing tea maker comprises a cup body, a stop, a filtering net, and a retaining plate. The stop and the filtering net are contained in the penetrating hole at the bottom of the cup body. A plurality of leg plates extend downwards from the bottom thereof and a mask is formed at the periphery thereof so that the retaining plate having through hole for being penetrated by the leg plate can be hidden in the mask to be moved therein. When the retaining plate is descended to a lowest position, it is lower then the lower rim of the mask and protrudes slightly therefrom without being lower than the lower ends of the leg plates. As a consequent, not only the retaining plate is covered by the mask for preventing an error contact, but also any container with a diameter smaller than that of the retaining plate can be used for containing the infusing tea maker.

Abstract: Apparatus for boiling eggs, includes a trough-shaped duct for receiving heated water, and a screw conveyor supported in the duct for rotation about an axis of rotation. The screw conveyor is configured for advancing eggs to be boiled from a feed station on one end of the duct to a discharge station on another end of the duct through the water in the duct. Water is conducted through the duct by a water-circulating system which includes a heat exchanger for continuously maintaining the water at a desired temperature. The water-circulating system has a plurality of water inlet ports which are spaced over the length of the duct and directed transversely to the longitudinal duct axis, with the water inlet ports terminating into the duct underneath the axis of rotation of the screw conveyor.

Abstract: A meat roasting frame has a frame formed by assembling a plurality of connecting rods and a plurality of angle connectors. In using, it is only necessary to combine the connecting rods with the angle connectors. The frame can be divided into a plurality of layers for supporting a fuse receiver and food receiver. Furthermore, rotary rods for supporting larger food can be installed therein so as to be formed as a meat roasting frame for baking) cooking and roasting Mongolian food, etc. Meanwhile, it can be stored with less space.

Abstract: A system for producing par-baked pizza crusts includes a pan formed from a unitary sheet of metal. The pan includes a number of recesses stamped into the sheet of metal, each recess being adapted to receive a corresponding dough portion. The pan also includes a ledge formed around a perimeter of the pan. The system for producing par-baked pizza crusts further includes a lid assembly formed from a unitary sheet of metal for use in conjunction with the pan. The lid assembly includes a number of lids stamped into the sheet of metal, each lid corresponding to one of the recesses of the pan. The lid assembly also includes a ledge formed around a perimeter of the lid assembly. The ledge is formed such that when the lid assembly is placed over and in contact with the pan, the ledge of the lid assembly aligns with and rests on the ledge of the pan to enclose dough portions in an enclosed gap between the lid assembly and the pan.

Abstract: A device for cooling and/or heating objects, in particular edible cakes and pastries, has a cylinder into which air is blown and flows out of holes. The cylinder is associated to a spiral conveyor upon which the objects can be carried past their holes.

Abstract: A grain husk cracking plate for attaching to a chopping cylinder housing of a harvester in proximity to a shear bar to crack husks of grain moving through the harvester. The grain husk cracking plate includes a base plate adapted for directing grain through the chopping cylinder housing of the harvester. The base plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, a pair of opposite side edges, and a leading edge and a trailing edge extending between the side edges. A plurality of blades are mounted on the top surface of the base plate for cracking the husk of grain traveling through the chopping cylinder housing and striking the blades. Each of the blades has a forward edge directed toward the leading edge of the base plate, a rearward edge directed toward the trailing edge of the base plate, and a pair of side faces. A carbide layer is formed on each of the blades, and the carbide layer is formed on a portion of a first one of the side faces of each of the blades adjacent to the forward edge of the blade.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable peeler having a blade mounted on a handle and a handle for supporting and traversing the blade along an outer surface of a fruit or a vegetable. The handle has a steady rest for maintaining the position of the blade relative to the fruit or vegetable. The blade has a narrow elongated front cutting portion, a narrow elongated spaced apart rear portion and short connecting end portions for attaching the blade to the handle. In a first aspect of the invention, the steady rest is an integral portion of the handle and has a fixed spatial relationship to the blade. In a second aspect, the steady rest is attached to the handle and its position on the handle is selectively adjustable to accommodate large differences in the size and shape of fruits or vegetables. In a third aspect, a pair of blades and steady rests are provided on a common handle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a printer having a device for printing a data carrier. It is proposed providing the data carrier with at least one transponder chip and equipping the printer with a device for driving the transponder chip. This makes it possible to print the data carrier simultaneously or sequentially and to write data into, or read data out of, the transponder chip.

Abstract: This invention provides a support for a carton which supports said carton during printing comprising a flat portion which is inserted into said carton. This invention further provides a method of printing on a carton comprising the steps of supporting said carton with a support comprising a flat portion; and printing on said carton.

Abstract: A spray dampening device for a printing apparatus, the spray dampening device comprising a plurality of spray nozzles. The spray nozzles are each cycled at a predetermined frequency and at an individual nozzle phase shift with the individual phase shifts being synchronized so that an effective frequency of spray bursts applied to target surface of the printing apparatus is greater than the predetermined frequency. Dampening system performance may be improved without the implementation of new individual nozzle technology. The benefits of a pulsed dampener system are maintained while system performance approaches that of a continuous dampener.

Abstract: A web-fed offset printing press has printing units each comprising a plate cylinder, a blanket cylinder, and an impression cylinder, the impression cylinder being movable into and out of rolling engagement with the blanket cylinder via the web. A first printing unit prints a first image portion on the web at prescribed spacings, by moving the impression cylinder away from the blanket cylinder each time one first image portion is printed. A second printing unit prints a second image portion on the spacings left on the web by the first printing unit, also by moving the impression cylinder away from the blanket cylinder each time one second image portion is printed. A variable speed motor rotates each blanket cylinder, while each time the associated impression cylinder is held away to create a space on the web for causing printing of the first or the second printing portion at required spacings.

Abstract: The rotation angle position of a moveable component, such as a cylinder, is detected or determined through a method in which the detected rotation angle position is modified using a correction value when the moveable component is in a second position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device for cleaning the back cloth of a printing machine and more precisely a textile printing machine, wherein said cleaning device comprises at least one rotor provided with tines for cleaning the back cloth. The tines of the rotor are traditionally made in the shape of flexible strips. During the operation, said strips abut the back cloth and sweep it on a portion of their length due to the centrifugal force.

Abstract: An exploding thin film bridge fracturing fragment detonator comprises a base layer with a bridge layer vapor deposited, e.g., sputtered, thereon. The bridge layer is comprised of an electrically conductive material and includes a bridge portion which interconnects significantly larger portions of this layer. An inorganic insulating layer of rigid fracturing material is vapor deposited, e.g. sputtered, on the bridge layer. A flyer layer is vapor deposited on the insulating layer, whereby the flyer layer is insulated electrically and/or thermally from the bridge layer. The flyer layer is sputtered directly over the bridge portion and is of a mass sufficient for at least a portion of the flyer layer and any associated insulating material that is fractured off therewith to be sufficiently propelled by an explosion of the bridge so as to cause the initiation by shock of a designated acceptor explosive (i.e., a secondary explosive).

Abstract: The present invention relates to amusement rides, such as roller coasters, installed in amusement parks and the like, which are adapted to allow a vehicle to travel on a track. The ride of the invention has an arrangement such that the track has a missing portion where the vehicle is adapted to transfer from the track on one side of the missing portion to the track on the other side. According to the invention, during the movement of the vehicle across the missing portion, passengers may be seized with the fear that the vehicle is off the track and out of control, thus increasing the thrill of the ride.

Abstract: Automatic control of the temperature of the inlet air being supplied to the engine (12) of a locomotive (10) in order to optimize the performance of the engine (12) under a variety of ambient air temperatures and pressures. One or more valves (38) is utilized to control the flow of warm air from the engine compartment (14) into the air inlet path (20). The position of valve (38) is controlled by controller (42) in response to at least one of an ambient air temperature signal TA, an ambient atmospheric pressure signal PA, and an inlet air temperature signal TI. The temperature of the air flowing through the warm air flow path 28 may be controlled by selecting from among a plurality of possible inlets (30, 32, 50). By varying the volume and temperature of the air flowing through the warm air flow path (28), the temperature and density of the air supplied at the engine inlet (18) may be moderated across a broad range of ambient air temperatures and pressures.

Abstract: A carriage body for a vehicle is described. It is possible to perform a displacement of a frame element (8) with respect to the outlook through windows (5) from each seat (14) in a train coach. Thus, the frame elements (8) are fastened to the cover plates (3, 4) of the coach above and below the window (5) via grooves (11) in which there are provided connecting means (13) sliding in the grooves (11). Hereby the frame elements (8) may be displaced longitudinally relative to the coach.