Abstract: An inlet/outlet pipe extending downward from a bottom face of a body for a ladle is bent at its tip end into an S-shape in an intermediate portion of the pipe, and its tip end is located at a level higher than that of the bent portion. When a negative pressure in the ladle body is increased, a height of range of a molten metal is increased before and after an occurrence of disturbance in the ladle body, so that the negative pressure in the ladle body is made balance with a weight of the molten metal. Thereby, the molten metal is measured and held at a constant volume in the ladle body.

Abstract: An aircraft ultrasonic fuel-gauging system has a number of gauging probes in a tank arranged so as to include at least one set of three colinear probes. The outputs of the probes are supplied to a unit, which checks the operation of the probes in colinear sets by extrapolating height at one of the probes from the outputs of the other probes. Where there are two sets of colinear probes having a common probe it is possible uniquely to identify if the common probe is faulty. The system rejects any faulty probe and uses only the outputs of other probes in computations of fuel quantity.

Abstract: A sensor chip having a support frame part and sensor structure including at least one displaceable weight part, and a beam part for connecting the weight part to the support frame part. The sensor structure is formed on a silicon substrate through an insulating layer and the insulating layer between the sensor structure and the silicon substrate is removed. The beam part is formed of two parallel beams and the weight part is connected to the support frame part by two parallel beams. At least two semiconductor strain gauges are formed on the surface of the two respective parallel beams. The semiconductor chip may be contained in a package having a main surface for mounting the semiconductor sensor chip formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the surface of a printed circuit board for mounting the package. The main surface is provided with a plurality of terminals along two opposite sides thereof for connecting with input/output terminals of the semiconductor sensor chip.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the depth of water and the water temperature at any point of an open channel by measuring an ultrasonic propagation time transmitted between a plural number of ultrasonic transducers and by a calculation using an ultrasonic velocity, wherein a slider 11 is attached to a support 13 capable of moving up and down, which is placed in water. A first ultrasonic transducer 18 is fixed to the bottom of the support 13 and a second ultrasonic transducer 19 is positioned above the first ultrasonic transducer 18. A third ultrasonic transducer 21 is positioned above the second ultrasonic transducer 19 and below the slider 11 and a fourth ultrasonic transducer 22 is fixed to the slider 11. Each transducer faces with each other. The apparatus further comprises a fifth transducer 23 and a sixth transducer 24 for measuring the flow velocity, both of which transmit and receive ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: A method for evaluating bonding properties of a metallic pipe, the method comprises steps of measuring, in advance of a pipe expansion operation, at least one selected from a degree of shape discontinuity, a degree of defect at a bonding portion, and a degree of change in crystal structure, and comparing a measurement value with a predetermined threshold value to evaluate suitability of the bonding properties for applying pipe expansion.

Abstract: Device and method for detecting anomaly of an air conditioner, the method including the steps of (1) detecting an acoustic emission signal from a compressor in the air conditioner during operation of the air conditioner, (2) detecting parameters of particular components from the detected acoustic emission signal, and (3) comparing the detected parameters to respective references, to determine anomaly of the air conditioner on the whole, whereby permitting the most reliable detection of anomaly of the air conditioner.

Abstract: A sensor device (1-5) has a sensing surface on which, in use, first molecules (5) are immobilized. The first molecules (5) are capable of interaction with second molecules which may be present in a sample of fluid applied to the sensing surface, such interaction resulting in a measurable change of some physical property of the sensor device. The sensing surface is coated with a layer (4) of diamond-like carbon to protect and preserve the integrity of the sensing surface.

Abstract: A universal material testing device which includes a frame; an actuator mounted on the frame for controlling a displacement of a sample to be tested; a load cell movably mounted on the frame and adapted to abut against the sample for detecting a force applied thereon by the actuator, the load cell producing a signal corresponding to the force detected; a signal conditioning unit for reducing input noise and for processing of the signal and executing specific tests by coordination of displacement control and load signals received for processing from the load cell; and a detachable chamber with humidifying media for humidification of the sample environment confined within the chamber and separated frm the sample so as to avoid potential damaging effects of humidity on the sample or on the device. The device is useful for determining certain material properties of a sample.

Abstract: To detect by means of a long-baseline system the global bending strain of a structure (1), i.e. by detecting the accumulated local bending strains over a distance of at least two meters, detection lines (8, 11), preferably optical fiber lines, which indicate the extent of their elongation by an increased attenuation of the light pulses which run through them, are used. To detect the direction and the extent of the flexure of the structure (1), the latter is closely associated with a model comprising a matrix (13) which follows the flexural bending strains of the structure (1), and at least one, preferably two detection lines (8, 11) suitably located in the matrix cross-section so that their elongation variations and/or the differences between their respective elongation variations are indicative of the flexure of the model, which gives indications on the flexure of the structure (1).

Abstract: In a coriolis flow meter, two drivers are provided and a measure of mass flow rate derived from the adjustment of the input signals to each driver required to achieve a desired phase shift in the output. This may give higher accuracy compared to conventional meters in which the phase shift is simply measured, and may also enable determination of other characteristics of the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a minimal flow pipeline with a Coriolis effect mass flowmeter. The flowmeter has a single flow tube with two loops. The loops are connected by a cross-over section. A driver oscillates the loops and the phase difference between the ends of the loops is measured. The measured phase difference is then used to find the flow rate of the fluid. The flow tube is fixedly attached to an anchor which is, in turn, attached to a housing. The anchor separate the vibrating, dynamic portion of the flowmeter from the non-vibrating portion of the flowmeter.

Abstract: A sampling tool is used to collect a sample from the surface of an insulator in a high voltage installation during live line conditions. The sampling tool comprises a sampling head mounted to one end of a hot stick. Sampling cartridges are interchangeably mountable to a pivoted block on the sampling head. The block is biased by a spring to urge the cartridge into contact with the surface of the insulator when a trigger on the sampling head comes into contact with the insulator. One cartridge includes a planing blade for collecting a sliver of material from the insulator surface. An alternative cartridge has a swab and an abrasive pad interchangeably insertable thereon for collecting a material sample from the insulator surface.

Abstract: The device is characterized in that it comprises: one ring-shaped sensor (1) body comprising a main part (3) delimiting a sensor chamber (5) extended by a threaded part (6) as well as a skirt (4) around the sensing chamber (5) and defining a support surface (8) to be fixed on the wall (10) of the can or bag to be checked, a tubular connecting screw (2) coupled with continuous analyzing means and designed to cooperate with the sensor (1) body, and sensing means capable of cutting or perforating the wall (10) of the can or bag to be checked so as to allow the gases, if any emitted in this can or bag, to enter the internal conduit (11) of the connecting screw (2) to be sensed by the continuous analyzing means.

Abstract: An evaluation device for evaluating mist generation in a light chamber of a vehicle lighting device capable of obtaining a highly accurate result by a bench test. The evaluation device includes a partition wall that partitions a space outside of the lighting device into a front space and a rear space. Further, there is provided a rear space environment setting mechanism for setting the rear space at an environment different from that of the front space. Thus, even if the lighting device is not incorporated into a true vehicle, it is possible to make evaluations of mist generation while the environment in the space outside of the lighting device is maintained so as to be similar to that in a true vehicle.

Abstract: A parallel shaft transmission comprising: an input shaft 1, first counter shaft 2, second counter shaft 3, output shaft 4 that are parallel to each other; set of two first change gear trains 21a, 22a, 21b, 22b disposed between the input shaft 1 and first conter shaft 2; first and second clutch means 11, 12 for connecting and disconnecting the input shaft 1 and first change drive gear; set of two second change gear trains 22a, 23a, 22c, 23c disposed between the first counter shaft 2 and second counter shaft 3; third and fourth clutch means for connecting ad disconnecting the second counter shaft 3 and second change driven gear; third change gear trains 23d, 24d disposed between the second counter shaft 3 and output shaft 4; and fifth clutch means 15 for connecting and disconnecting the first counter shaft 2 and output shaft 4.

Abstract: An arm structure for anthropomorphic robots minimizes the occurrence of a singularity state of a shoulder joint assembly while the arm of the anthropomorphic robot is normally working, for thereby allowing the arm to operate smoothly. The position and posture of first through third joints (11), (13), (15) of a shoulder joint assembly (5) and the position of an elbow joint assembly (6) with respect to the third joint (15) are established such that the elbow joint assembly (6) is located above a horizontal plane lying through the point of intersection of the axes (10), (12), (14) of the first through third joints (11), (13), (15), while the shoulder joint assembly (5) is operated into a singularity state wherein the first axis (10) of the first joint (11) and the third axis (14) of the third joint (15) are aligned with each other and the elbow joint assembly (6) is positioned laterally of a torso (1).

Abstract: An indicator assembly for a bicycle is provided with at least two indicators movably coupled to an indicator holder. A first of the indicators has a first housing, a first cable with a first cable end coupled to the first housing and a first indicator member coupled to the first cable for movement relative to the first housing. A second of the indicators has a second housing, a second cable with an end coupled to the second housing and a second indicator member coupled to the second cable for movement relative to the second housing. The indicator holder has an attachment portion adapted to be coupled to a portion of a bicycle and a support portion that movably supports the indicators. In one embodiment, the support portion has at least two coupling members that form a pair of retaining slots to slidably support the indicators. In another embodiment, the indicators are slidably coupled together and slidably coupled in a single retaining slot.

Abstract: An accelerator position sensor urges a rotary member 2into rotation relative to a fixed member 1 fixed on the side of a vehicle body in a direction of a returning operation of an accelerator pedal by torque of a torsion spring 3, and detects the angle of rotation of the rotary member 2 in a sensor unit 4 thereof. In the accelerator position sensor, a cylindrical resin member 6 is disposed between a boss 1a of the fixed member 1 and the torsion spring 3 so as to be pressed against the boss 1a by a reaction of the torque of the torsion spring 3 to create sliding resistance to the boss 1a during rotation of the rotary member 2, in order that the pressing force characteristic of the accelerator pedal exhibits sufficient hysteresis between pressing and returning operations.

Abstract: A saw blade sharpening machine includes a receiving and positioning chuck assembly for setting a saw blade in a grinding position in a plane corresponding to a main saw blade plane; and a grinding device which has a first and a second grinding head for grinding opposite tooth flanks of a saw tooth of the saw blade and an arrangement for moving the first and second grinding heads independently from one another towards and away from the saw blade plane in a direction perpendicularly thereto.

Abstract: A hammer includes an elongated handle having a top end and a bottom end and a hammer head mounted on the top end of said handle, the hammer head including a body section and a rigid nail striking head section having a nail striking face. A nail pulling device is mounted on the handle, the nail pulling device having a nail-engaging plate and at least one generally keyhole-shaped slot formed therein, the slot including an access opening having a relatively wide transverse dimension sized to receive a nail head therethrough and a narrowed groove section having a transverse dimension smaller than the transverse dimension of the access opening and sized to inhibit passage of a nail head therethrough, the nail pulling device operating such that the head of a nail to be pulled is moved through the access opening of the slot and the hammer is positioned to secure the nail in the groove section.

Abstract: A gripping arrangement for gripping casing is both sufficiently flexible to conform to said casing and substantially inelastic. In a preferred embodiment the gripping arrangement comprises a sheet of zircon paper bonded to a flexible metal carrier plate which has side flanges which fit into an arcuate recess in a jaw holder and bear against the ends of an arcuate pad of resilient elastomeric material. In use, radial forces are applied uniformly through the arcuate paid whilst circumferential forces are transmitted through the flexible metal carrier plate and the side flanges to the arcuate pad and thus to the jaw holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for producing screw assemblies, which can be preferably used in industrial production assembly processes, in workshops and in installation technology supervision involving high safety standards. The invention also relates to special screws to carry out said method. The invention is characterized in that the actual elongation of the screw is measured during screwing.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench assembly with gripping surface is provided including a ratchet wrench having a plurality of extents each with an outer surface. Every outer surface of the ratchet wrench has a gripping surface formed along its entirety.

Abstract: A wrench is described for turning various fasteners. The wrench has a predetermined entire length and comprises a driving portion at one end thereof for turning various fasteners. The driving portion has a predetermined length and an axis of wrench rotation. The wrench also has a gripping portion at the other end thereof for gripping and operating the wrench. The gripping portion has dimensions of length greater than width, and width greater than thickness and is formed elliptically shaped as viewed from a top view thereof, and is formed elongated in shape as viewed from an end view thereof. The gripping portion is further formed with a length relative to the entire length of the wrench and the length of the driving portion, whereas, the length of the gripping portion is about equal to, the entire length of the wrench less the length of the driving portion.

Abstract: Hex keys or like tools of various sizes may be inserted into the gripping aid, to provide a better grip and additional torque when using such tools. The device has an elongated body with hex key accepting slots at each end and longitudinal cavities of different dimensions for an arm of the hex key. In a preferred embodiment, a locking collar to secure the hex key in place in the body is provided. The locking collar has openings extending across its face which rotate from a hex key accepting position to a hex key locking position.

Abstract: A tourque transmitting tool set has a set of drivers having similarly sized male member portions and differently sized driver portions, and a single female member with a hole sized to receive each respective male member portion and a torque wrench receiving exterior where with a driver received in the female member a plane bisects the female member wrench receiving exterior and the male member portion so that each respective driver with the female member transmits torque in a limited access space.

Abstract: The fastening torque control tool for a fastening device herein includes a base portion which is fixed onto a head portion of the fastening device in a way that restricts relative rotation around the device's axis. The tool has an operational portion which is integrally provided with the base portion on the same axis. The operational portion is fixed into a fastening instrument to turn the fastening device in a way that restricts relative rotation around the axis. The control tool also contains a separating portion for separating the operational portion from the base portion when a fastening torque, which is applied to the operational portion, reaches a predetermined level. The separating portion is formed between the base portion and the operational portion.

Abstract: A multiple bit screwdriver having an elongated housing with a plurality of longitudinal channels, each channel having a longitudinal slot opening the channel to an outer surface of the housing. A plurality of screwdriver bits are slidably arranged one in each channel. A plurality of elongated sliding means are arranged one in each channel to reciprocally slide the bit between a retracted position and an extended position. The sliding means are pivotably attached to the bit and has a manipulation means protruding from the channel via the slot. Further, a bit clamping unit is securely attached to a forward end of the screwdriver. The bits may protrude through a central through hole in the clamping unit when in the extended position. The clamping unit has a plurality of locking elements arranged in cutouts, and a sleeve arranged to reciprocally slide over the clamping unit between a forward position and a rearward position biased by a spring towards the forward position.

Abstract: A rotating metallic workpiece, the hardness of which lies within the interval of 45-65 HRC, is turned by a cutting insert while being rotated about an axis. The insert has a cutting edge made of cubic boron nitride. The cutting insert is fed in a feed direction into the rotating workpiece, by a distance which is shorter than an effective cutting edge length in order to cut a surface having a finish Ra of maximum 0.2 &mgr;m. The ends of the cutting edge are situated outside the zone of contact with the workpiece.

Abstract: A transmission mechanism for spindle head of five-axis machine tool comprises three axes which are driven simultaneously. The transmission mechanism comprises a spindle transmission unit, a B-axis transmission unit and a C-axis transmission unit, and each transmission unit has a motor such that the rotary speed of the spindle is controlled by the two-speed change gear at top side thereof. The cutting unit below the spindle is driven by the spindle for processing. The transmission mechanism has knife replacing unit and blower to blow off dust when replacing knife. The B-axis transmission unit provides 115 degree swing through a gear set and a worm wheel. The C-axis transmission unit provides the dividing head with 360 degree rotation. Therefore, the B-axis transmission unit and the C-axis transmission unit provide the spindle with omni-directional rotation to process irregular curved surface.

Abstract: A method of treating a cover tape of a carrier tape including an accommodating tape having, at a predetermined pocket pitch, a plurality of pockets accommodating a plurality of electric components, respectively, and the cover tape fixed to the accommodating tape to close respective openings of the pockets, the method including the steps of peeling a portion of the cover tape from the accommodating tape, and feeding the peeled portion of the cover tape in a lengthwise direction thereof, cutting off a free end portion of the fed portion of the cover tape, into a cuff-off piece of the cover tape, and sucking the cut-off piece of the cover tape with an ambient air into a suction passage, and thereby carrying away the cut-off piece.

Abstract: An arbitrarily positioned longitudinal perforation forming apparatus includes a longitudinal roulette cylinder composed of a first rotary shaft arranged on one side of a continuous web paper and at least one disc-shaped longitudinal roulette edge supported on the first rotary shaft so as to be adjustably positioned in an axial direction of the first rotary shaft. The apparatus further includes a receptacle cylinder composed of a second rotary shaft arranged on the other side of the continuous web paper in parallel relationship with the first rotary shaft and at least one disc-shaped edge receptacle plate supported so as to be adjustably positioned in an axial direction of the second rotary shaft. A projecting edge receptacle portion on the outer periphery of the edge receptacle plate opposes the longitudinal perforation edge of the longitudinal roulette cylinder.

Abstract: A manual die set includes a ram, the ram having an upper portion and a lower portion; a ram head removably connected to the upper portion of the ram; a die, the die defining an opening therethrough for reciprocably receiving the ram, the die including a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion including an upward facing step; a support ring disposed in the die opening in the bottom portion of the die, the support ring defining a bore therethrough; a baseplate disposed in a bottom of the die opening and extending into a bottom of the support ring bore; a die guide plate for supporting the die and the baseplate; and a spring disposed in the die opening, the lower portion of the ram being inserted through a center of the spring, a lower end of the spring bearing against the upward facing step in the bottom portion of the die, an upper end of the spring bearing against a bottom face of the upper portion of the ram; wherein the spring is compressed when a pressing force moves the ram downwardly such th

Abstract: A ceramic composite tile armor which is reinforced at the more vulnerable joint and free edge areas, using glass or ceramic strips or overlays bonded with an adhesive to the outer surface of the tile joints and free edges. This reinforcement provides improved ballistic threat protection for ground vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, and body (personnel) ceramic tile armor applications. Glass or ceramic overlay strips assist in fracturing impacting projectiles that strike the tile joints or free edges. The substrate laminate backing can then capture fragments of the projectile and broken ceramic and prevent penetration. The invention provides improved protection over conventional joint and edge enhancements with higher reliability of accurate positioning over joint and free-edge areas, with less added weight, and at lower associated production costs.

Abstract: In an automatic brake booster, a sleeve 18 constituting a valve mechanism 15 has a drive portion 50 disposed on the front side, a valve portion 51 forming a second valve seat 19, a mating portion 52 for mating with a valve seat portion when the drive portion is moved forward, and a conical spring 53 disposed between the drive portion and the valve seat portion and used for separating both members from each other. The conical spring is compressed during the normal braking operation so as to make the opening amount of the second valve seat greater than that during the automatic braking operation. Moreover, a plate plunger 40 for transmitting braking counterforce is relatively displaceably provided and a first member 71 and a second member 71 for mutually contacting a reaction disc 41 is also provided, so that the braking counterforce of the first member is transmitted to the sleeve during the automatic braking operation.

Abstract: A dual nested plunger transfer molding system. The dual nested plunger transfer molding system, comprises: a transfer plunger having a piston chamber internally, co-axially, positioned, integral within the transfer plunger; and a co-axial plunger slidably and co-axially coupled to the piston chamber. The co-axial plunger comprises: a co-axial plunger piston end, and a co-axial plunger drive end at the opposite end from the co-axial plunger piston end. The dual nested plunger transfer molding system further comprises a piston disc coupled to the co-axial plunger drive end, the piston disc cooperating with the piston chamber to form a slidable pressure boundary within the piston chamber.

Abstract: A symmetric pump having a symmetric end cap attached to a symmetric housing is disclosed. The end cap is attachable in a first position or a second position wherein the second position is rotated relative to the housing. A trunnion arm extends in a first direction and a system port opens in a first orientation when the housing is connected to the end cap in a first position. The end cap includes structure such that the housing may be connected in a second position so that the trunnion arm extends in a second direction while maintaining the system port opening in the first orientation. The end cap may be provided with a symmetric porting system. A control device for affecting movement of the swashplate is disclosed. Methods of locking the swashplate into a predetermined position are also taught.

Abstract: A piston for a swash plate type compressor, including a head portion slidably fitted in a cylinder bore in a cylinder block of the compressor, a neck portion slidably engaging a swash plate of the compressor, and a connecting portion connecting the head and neck portions, wherein the head portion comprises a circular body portion, and an inner sliding projection extending toward the neck portion from a radially inner circumferential part of the body portion which corresponds to a radially inner portion of the cylinder block. The inner sliding projection has a sliding surface for sliding contact with an inner circumferential surface of the cylinder bore. The sliding surface is symmetrical with respect to a plane including centerlines of the piston and the cylinder block. The connecting portion connects the inner sliding projection and the neck portion.

Abstract: A structure of BBQ pushcart having a cart body, a grilling oven mounted on the cart body is disclosed. The two lateral sides of the push-cart are respectively pivotally mounted with a plurality of support frames, the height of the frame is lower than the width of the cart body and the bottom edge of the cart body, at the corner of the frame is mounted with a mounting tube having a horizontal tube body and a through hole is mounted at the wall of the mounting tube and an elastic peg is inserted, an engaging hole, corresponding to the elastic peg, is provided at the support frame such that when the frame is vertically extended from the bottom board of the cart body, the elastic peg will automatically engage with the engaging hole to lock the frame, and the releasing of the elastic peg will fold the frame and assemble below the cart body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus in an infuser. The infuser is of the type which has an autoclave, with an inlet in its upper region for the product which is to be heated, and an outlet located in its lower region for the ready-treated product. The inlet is provided with a distributor chamber which divides the product into small droplets when the product enters the autoclave. The infuser is also provided with at least one temperature gauge placed in the upper region of the autoclave. The temperature gauge is disposed to control a valve for the uncondensable gases which gather in the “cold” area which is formed in the upper region of the autoclave, as a result of the placing of the steam inlet in the lower region of the autoclave.

Abstract: A print unit of an offset printing machine utilizes individually driven cylinders. Each forme cylinder or plate cylinder is driven by its own, separate drive motor. The blanket cylinders, or cooperating blanket cylinders and counter-pressure cylinders are driven together by associated drive motors.

Abstract: A sheet processing device is provided in a sheet-fed printing press. Sheets are conveyed to a sheet transport cylinder and are processed on the sheet transport cylinder. The sheets are each removed twice from the sheet transport cylinder.

Abstract: An igniting element, such as is used in a vehicle air bag igniter reduces the power dissipated by the air bag ignition circuit, as well as its space requirement and its costs, by using the ignition switch/switches as the ignition element (7) itself of the ignition circuit. The ignition circuit is integrated in a silicon chip, and has at least one ignition switch constructed as a transistor.

Abstract: A substitute solid state device for safely initiating a sustainer motor is provided. The substitute device replaces a mechanism that is integral to a warhead. The substitute device interfaces to a telemetry package and is suitable for insertion into small housings. A specific embodiment is a substitute interface to a telemetry system incorporating a circuit for firing a sustainer motor of a small missile or rocket. The substitute interface replaces the interface and firing circuit associated with the warhead in a missile of 2.75-inch diameter, such as the STINGER missile.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for selecting pressure wave suppression devices from among a menu of pressure wave suppression devices to satisfy the pressure wave requirements of a given job or application. The present invention is further directed to pressure wave suppression devices that can be used in the hole, at or near the opening of the hole, or at a distance from the hole to perform pressure wave and/or flyrock protection. The invention is particularly useful in suppressing airblast and other excavation equipment noise in urban areas.

Abstract: An ammunition cartridge with electric propellant ignition includes a case having a rearward end closed by a case bottom and a front end; a propellant powder charge contained in the case; a high-voltage electrode disposed at the case bottom and having an end situated within the case; at least three tubes composed of propellant powder and extending from the electrode end toward the front end of the case through the propellant powder charge; an electric conductor extending in each tube and having opposite first and second ends; and an electric contact arrangement situated within the case in the front end thereof. The electric contact arrangement is electrically connected to the second end of the conductors and has externally exposed contact locations connectable to an electrically conducting component externally of the case. The first end of each electric conductor is electrically connected to the electrode.

Abstract: An ammunition cartridge with electric propellant ignition includes a combustible case having a length dimension, a rearward end closed by a metal case bottom and a front end; a combustible propellant powder contained in the case; and an electrically insulated high-voltage electrode passing through the case bottom into the case. The electrode has an outer end situated externally of the case and is connectable to a current source and an inner end situated within the case. A current distributor is situated within the case and is electrically connected to the inner end of the electrode. At least three conductor wires are electrically connected to the current distributor and extend at least partially parallel to the length dimension within the case through the propellant powder. An electric contact arrangement is situated within the case in the front end thereof and is secured to the case.

Abstract: An inflator apparatus for inflating an inflatable device and a method are provided wherein a combination of a dissociative gas source material and at least one unreactive dissociation reaction modifier is stored at least partially in liquefied form with the reaction modifier effective to moderate at least one of the temperature and concentration of the at least one gas source material upon the dissociation of at least a portion of the at least one gas source material.

Abstract: A diverter for a suspended conveying apparatus in which conveyable-article carriers provided with running rollers are guided on running rails. A diverter tongue is connected to a running-rail section via an articulated arrangement so as to be pivotable between two diverter positions. The articulated arrangement includes a bridging element that connects the running profile of the running-rail section to the running profile of the diverter tongue and is mounted to be pivoted about an axis on the running-rail section as well as about an axis on the diverter tongue. In a transition region between the running-rail section and the bridging element, in each case one running-roller guide surface of the running-roller section and one running-roller guide surface of the bridging element run one beside the other in the conveying direction to respectively support a running roller of a conveyable-article carrier.

Abstract: A system (1) for transferring a movable load (2) for an installation (3) for conveying the load (2), and to transfer the load (2) from an arrival track (8) where the load (2) is conveyed along an entry conveying path (C), to at least first (9) and second (10) exit tracks where the load (2) is conveyed, the system (1) including a movable track section (11) adjustable for position, where the load (2) is conveyed along an intermediate conveying path, in which the section (11) includes at least two end to end track segments (16) mounted pivotally with respect to each other by a device (17) close to a junction (18) between segments (16) so that the entry, intermediate and exit conveying paths form, end to end, a conveying path whose tangent has continuous variation.