Abstract: A keyboard tray apparatus comprising an articulating arm coupled to a table at one end and a keyboard tray at the other. The keyboard tray apparatus provides: (a) a hook and slot system for removably coupling the keyboard tray to an articulating arm with ease; (b) a reversible mouse pad capable of being removably coupled with a spring-biased ball detent to either side of a keyboard tray; and (c) a keyboard tray having a forward two-sleeve set and a rear two-sleeve set and capable of mating with a mouse pad in a forward position or in a rear position.

Abstract: A device for use with a wire shelf includes a planar top portion and a foot extending from the top portion and adapted to secure the top portion to the wire shelf. The foot has a base that extends orthogonally from the top portion and a catch for engaging the wire shelf. Two of the devices can be combined to support a longitudinal beam along a wire shelf, with a divider being supported by the longitudinal beam.

Abstract: A garbage incinerator comprises an incinerator body having an elongated incinerating chamber, which forms an angle with a horizontal plane. A plurality of inlets are provided on the incinerator body for feeding burnable construction garbage and house refuse, respectively. A plurality of house refuse drying channels are provided in the incinerating chamber for drying the house refuse received from the inlets. A waste oil burner is provided at the bottom of the incinerating chamber. Also provided are a dust-removing device for removing dust from exhaust of the incinerator and a harmful substance detecting device.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method for combustion treatment capable of efficiently treating combustible waste, and a combustion treatment apparatus capable of realizing such a method. The present invention can further provide a method for combustion treatment capable of efficiently treating even combustible waste containing a generation source of a volatile hazardous component, and a combustion treatment apparatus capable of realizing this. Furthermore, the present invention can provide a method for combustion treatment capable of efficiently recovering and making effective use of the heat of an exhaust gas discharged during a treatment of combustible waste, and a combustion treatment apparatus capable of realizing this. The aforementioned method for combustion treatment is a method for treating combustible waste, in which the combustible waste is subjected to combustion treatment in a rotary hearth furnace.

Abstract: A weed removal tool which may be completely formed from typical tubular metal stock. The tool is of very simple construction having only a handle, an elongated member, a foot peg, and weed expulsion means, also the tool does not include any moving parts. Furthermore, “if desired” the tool may be used in conjunction with an herbicide so as to inhibit any further growth of the weed.

Abstract: A system for lifting and moving heavy loads, especially for use in the installation or removal of offshore platforms, comprising a number of lifting devices (1) which are arranged for mounting on a floating structure (2) which during use floats on the surface (3) of a volume of water (4) beside the load which has to be lifted. Each lifting device (1) comprises a lever arm unit (5) with a first (6) and a second (7) arm projecting in opposite directions from a common mounting point (8), the first arm having a lifting point (11) at its free end for engaging with the load, at least one first container (12) which is connected to the first arm (6) at a point near the said lifting point (11), and which is arranged to receive and discharge a flowable medium and to be submerged in the volume of water (4), and at least one second container (19) which is suspended at the free end of the second arm (7).

Abstract: An anchor for tethering a small boat has a body provided with flukes adapted removably to be embedded in the ground along a body of water at an angle of about 45° to the vertical. The body has a flange which overlies a portion of the body and the flange has a bridge juncture with the body that facilitates embedding the flukes at such angle. The flange is inclined to the body at such angle as to minimize a force-transmitting moment arm between the flange and the flukes.

Abstract: A visual parking guide, more particularly, a thin flat surface, divided into three zones, with a multitude of markings in each zone, to assist drivers of varying heights to park their car in a safe parking position. The visual parking guide is mountable on a supporting structure such that at least a portion of the parking guide is within the field of view of the driver. By parking the vehicle at a preferred distance from a stationary structure and aligning a fixed point relative to the vehicle with one of the multitude of markings on the visual parking guide, the driver can determine a reference point to use as a means to determine the safe parking position.

Abstract: A grease supply confirming device confirming the supply of a grease into a bearing, according to the present invention includes a detecting member an elastic supporting member and a movable body. The movable body such as a metal spherical body is movably provided in a piping through which a grease to be supplied flows. The elastic supporting member is provided in the piping for supporting the movable body. The detecting member such as an eddy current type displacement sensor detects to see whether or not the grease is supplied in accordance with the displacement of the movable body. The grease supply confirming device further includes an abnormality judging circuit connected to the detecting member for judging the abnormality in grease supply, and an outputting portion for outputting an alarm according to the instruction from the abnormality judging circuit.

Abstract: A tactile identification and direction guidance system and method for blind and otherwise visually impaired persons provides a plurality of substantially identical, longitudinally elongated marker members for support on an underlying walkway in laterally spaced apart, substantially parallel groups having different predetermined numbers of laterally spaced marker members forming different predetermined patterns each identifying and designating a different type of obstacle encountered by the visually impaired person, the person's proper movement required relative to the obstacle being indicated and directed by the positioning of the elongated dimension of the laterally spaced, substantially parallel extending marker members on a predetermined, line of travel orientation relative to the obstacle for proper movement of a person thereby.

Abstract: Group III-V, II-VI and related monocrystalline compounds are grown with a rigid support of a sealed ampoule, carbon doping and resistivity control, and thermal gradient control in a crystal growth furnace. A support cylinder provides structural support for the combined sealed ampoule crucible assembly, while low-density insulating material inside the support cylinder deters convection and conduction heating. Radiation channels penetrating the low-density material provide pathways for radiation heating into and out of the seed well and transition regions of the crystal growth crucible. A hollow core in the insulation material directly beneath the seed well provides cooling in the center of the growing crystal, which enables uniform, level growth of the crystal ingot and a flat crystal-melt interface which results in crystal wafers with uniform electrical properties.

Abstract: A method of growing a nitride semiconductor crystal which has very few crystal defects and can be used as a substrate is disclosed. This invention includes the step of forming a first selective growth mask on a support member including a dissimilar substrate having a major surface and made of a material different from a nitride semiconductor, the first selective growth mask having a plurality of first windows for selectively exposing the upper surface of the support member, and the step of growing nitride semiconductor portions from the upper surface, of the support member, which is exposed from the windows, by using a gaseous Group 3 element source and a gaseous nitrogen source, until the nitride semiconductor portions grown in the adjacent windows combine with each other on the upper surface of the selective growth mask.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the high throughput epitaxial growth of a layer on the surface of a substrate by chemical vapor deposition is provided. In one embodiment, the method of the present invention comprises placing the substrate within a reactor vessel and passing a horizontal flow of reactant gas comprising a precursor chemical through the reactor vessel. The flow of the reactant gas is defined as having a Reynolds number of at least about 5000. The substrate is heated to a temperature sufficient to thermally decompose the precursor chemical and deposit an epitaxial layer on the substrate. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the substrate is placed within the reactor vessel at a position such that the flow of the reactant gas is characterized as a fully developed turbulent flow.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a method for growing single crystals of materials such as silicon carbide through axial gradient transport. A source of the material (10) is placed at one end of a reaction chamber (2) opposite a seed crystal (13). Separate heating elements (16 and 60; 20 and 62) are positioned at opposite ends of the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber (2) is placed in a pressurized growth chamber (26). By appropriately controlling the pressure in the growth chamber (26) and the temperature of the heating elements (16, 20), including the temperature differential therebetween, a uniaxial temperature gradient is generated in the reaction chamber (2). In this manner, substantially planar isotherms are generated and a high quality crystal can be grown through a physical vapor transport process.

Abstract: A glue applicator for a web winding apparatus applies a longitudinal stripe of glue to an elongated core. The stripe of glue may be applied by an elongated wire or bar, by a rotating roller, or by a sprayer. The glued core is moved by a core inserter into position for insertion into the winding apparatus so that the stripe of glue is upstream of the web and in position to contact the web at the start of a new winding cycle. A web pinch pad on the core inserter contacts the web and severs the web at the start of the winding cycle.

Abstract: A sealant applicator 1 is provided for applying a waterproofing treatment to a wire assembly, a plurality of wires are aligned in a line according to their diameters in a holder 4 provided on a wire laying board 3. Positioning members 21 of a main unit 2 are fitted to the holder 4. A pair of nozzles 22 are opposed to each other at the opposite sides of the aligned wires, and is caused to discharge a specified amount of the sealant by a feeding mechanism 26 while being moved in a wire alignment direction by a moving mechanism 27 and being brought closer to the wires by a relatively moving mechanism 25. This enables a variation of clearances between the wires and the nozzles to be reduced and the sealant to be uniformly applied.

Abstract: A coating apparatus for a plurality of cylindrical light sensitive members each for use in an electrophotography, is provided with a coating tank in which a coating liquid is stored; a dipping device to lift down the plurality of cylindrical base members into the coating liquid and to lift up the plurality of cylindrical base members above the coating liquid so that the plurality of cylindrical base members are coated with the coating liquid; and a plurality of drying hoods corresponding in number to the plurality of cylindrical base members and provided above the coating tank so that each of the plurality of cylindrical base members is lifted up from the coating tank into a respective drying hood among the plurality of cylindrical base members.

Abstract: In order to provide a coating apparatus in which an edge can be fixed rigidly so as to apply a coating agent at a uniform thickness, edge units are provided which comprise edge support members and edges which are attached to the tips of the edge support members so as to slide on a flexible tape support member. The edge which is not disposed at both ends in the running direction of the flexible tape support member is fixed to the edge support member by an edge fixing member which is inserted in a direction from a bottom portion of the coating apparatus toward the edge. The edge is fixed so as to be pulled into a recessed section formed on the edge support member by the edge fixing member.

Abstract: An injector and exhaust assembly for providing delivery of gas to a substrate is provided. The injector and exhaust assembly comprises at least two injectors positioned adjacent each other and spaced apart to form at least one exhaust channel therebetween, and a mounting plate for securing the at least two injectors, wherein each of the at least two injectors being individually mounted to or removed from the mounting plate, and the mounting plate being provided with at least one exhaust slot in fluid communication with the at least one exhaust channel. An exhaust assembly is coupled to the mounting plate to remove exhaust gases from the injectors.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to ensure the stable operation of a vacuum pump for discharging an unused source gas and reaction byproduct gases from a low-pressure processing chamber, to recover the reaction byproducts efficiently for the effective utilization of resources and reduction of running costs. A low-pressure CVD system has a processing vessel (10) for carrying out a low-pressure CVD process for forming a copper film, a source gas supply unit (12) for supplying an organic copper compound as a source gas, such as Cu(I)hfacTMVS, into the processing vessel (10), and an evacuating system (14) for evacuating the processing vessel (10). The evacuating system (14) includes a vacuum pump (26), a high-temperature trapping device (28) disposed above the vacuum pump (26) with respect to the flowing direction of a gas, and a low-temperature trapping device (30) disposed below the vacuum pump with respect to the flowing direction of a gas.

Abstract: An apparatus of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a chamber having an outlet, a susceptor in the chamber to hold a substrate thereon, a source material container supplying the chamber with a source material, a liquid mass flow controller connected to the source material container, a plurality of vaporizers connected to the liquid mass flow controller, a plurality of source gas injectors, each of which is connected to each vaporizer and one end of each of which projects into the chamber, a reactive gas container supplying the chamber with a reactive gas, and a plurality of reactive gas injectors connected to the reactive gas container, one end of each of which projects into the chamber.

Abstract: A pet feeding system having a support structure for supporting a feeding vessel in an elevated position. The feeding vessel is detachable from the support structure for convenient filling with foodstuff, or for use separate from the support structure. The feeding system provides a comfortable feeding position for a dog, or other such pet. Moreover, the feeding system provides a convenient internal storage compartment for storing foodstuff prior to dispensing in the feeding vessel.

Abstract: A sub-assembly for use in association with an animal waste collection and disposal apparatus comprising: a retaining member, wherein the retaining member is associable with a leash, and further wherein the retaining member is configured to retain a container for collecting and disposing animal waste; and at least one fastener, wherein the at least one fastener is capable of securing the retaining member to a leash.

Abstract: The invention is a new pet blanket that drapes around an animal in an outdoor kennel. The invention is installed in a pet kennel or animal enclosure. It comprises bundles of fabric that are attached to a platform or attached directly to the ceiling of a kennel. The attachment means comprises a Velcro® connection means or a mechanical safety snap connection means. The blanket fabric may be cotton, wool, a synthetic blend, or other suitable material, shaped into strands and gathered into bundles. The bundles of fabric hang down loosely from the ceiling or supporting platform, to within one to three inches from the floor of the kennel or animal stall. The bundles of fabric are spaced to allow the animal to move about freely in the kennel. At the same time, the bundles of fabric automatically provide a blanket that shelters the animal from the outside elements.

Abstract: An animal collar system for safely and conveniently limiting physical movement of an animal's head. The animal collar system includes an elongate protective member having a first end and a second end. The protective member has a generally broad cylindrical structure and is preferably comprised of a resilient material such as foam material. A plurality of cutouts preferably extend into an inner section of the protective member for facilitating bending of the protective member. A securing strap is attached to the first end of the protective member and removably securable to the second end.

Abstract: A thermal processing plant has heating tubes which are arranged in an undulating line in an oven chamber. Burners which generate a gas stream directed against the opposite wall of the oven are positioned at each of the “wave crests” and in each of the “wave troughs.” The thermal radiation of the oven wall and of the reaction zone (combustion heat) heats the heating tubes uniformly.

Abstract: A two-cycle engine having improved performance characteristics is disclosed. In one embodiment, the engine includes a block and a cylinder head coupled to the block, the cylinder head defining a cylinder bore and a precombustion chamber. The cylinder bore is generally closed at a top and bottom end, and the head of piston located in the cylinder bore divides the bore into a first variable volume intake chamber and a second variable volume combustion chamber. An intake port allows fresh air to be drawn into the variable volume intake chamber and be compressed by the moving piston and delivered to the precombustion chamber. Fuel is added to the compressed air, which is heated, and then delivered to the variable volume combustion chamber. In one embodiment, the piston drives a crankshaft which is mounted both for rotation and for translation.

Abstract: An electromechanical valve train is provided that includes a housing; an outer coil assembly including a first core having an first aperture formed therein and a first coil wound on the first core; an inner coil assembly including a second core having an second aperture formed therein and a second coil wound on the second core, the inner coil assembly being secured to the first aperture of the outer coil assembly; an armature including an upper plate, a lower plate, a rod connecting the upper plate and the lower plate, and an insulator disposed between the rod and the upper plate or between the rod and the lower plate, the rod being vertically movably inserted into the second aperture of the inner coil assembly; an upper biasing member; a lower biasing member; and a valve connected to the lower plate of the armature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable valve train for reciprocating engines, in particular internal combustion engines comprising at least one cam of a camshaft that is rotatably mounted in the cylinder head. Said cam actuates a lift valve using a pulley assembly which can be displaceably guided in a sliding-block part along an adjusting inclined plane, together with a valve actuating element which is connected in series. The valve stroke can be adjusted in a variable manner in relation to the cam by the displacement of the sliding-block part and the pulley assembly is elastically pre-tensioned in relation to the cam. To achieve a sturdy valve train which exhibits uniform valve accelerations, a free travel (s) that allows an excitation movement of the pulley assembly is provided between the cam heel and the valve actuating element.

Abstract: A valve timing control device includes a drive pulley 2 driven by a crankshaft of an engine, and a driven camshaft 1. The camshaft 1 has a cam 70 that serves to open and close an intake port 72. An engine valve 71 is spring-loaded by a valve spring 73, whereas the cam 70 opens or closes the engine valve 71 against the bias of the spring 73. Torque is transmittable between the drive cam 2 and the camshaft 1, and a rotation angle adjusting mechanism 4 is provided therebetween. The rotation angle adjusting mechanism 4 has a movable operating member 11 being movable in a radial direction.

Abstract: A rotating piston positioning device to adjust the angle of rotation of a camshaft with respect to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The device includes a drive member (5) that is driven by the crankshaft and a driven member (10) that is fixed to the camshaft (4). At least the driven member (10) of the device (1) is formed of a lightweight metal and is bolted to the camshaft (4) by a central fastening screw (13), whereas the drive member (5) is radially supported external to the driven member (10) and transfers force to the driven member by at least two hydraulic pressure chambers located inside the device (1). The conical zone of force from the fastening screw (13) to the driven member (10) is carried by a special collar (16) made of a compression-resistant material that at the same time is a prefabricated pressure medium distributor of the device (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve rotator having an annular body in which are circumferentially provided several ball pockets having inclined ball races and in which a ball and a tangential spring are located in each case. In a rest position, the tangential springs press the balls at an upper point of the inclined ball races. An annular cover is also provided, which is rotatable and axially displaceable relative to the body. There is also an axial spring device between the body and the cover, the axial spring device pressing them apart axially in the rest position and if a valve spring tension is applied the body and the cover are pressed axially against one another and the balls roll along the ball races to a lower point. There is a clearly defined rotation between the body and the cover. A drastic reduction of wear is brought about in that the axial spring device is spaced from the balls and on one axial side of the axial spring device is provided a pivot bearing. The balls are in contact with the cover.

Abstract: A casing cover (1, 10, 20) for an internal-combustion engine, particularly valve covers or oil pans, for being mounted detachably and fluid-tight to the engine block (5, 13, 21), having a peripheral edge that is profiled to receive an elastomer seal (3, 12) at the edge (2, 11) of the casing cover (1, 10, 20. The cover is provided with an axial extension (7. 14) that is oriented in the direction of the engine block (5, 13, 21) and is disposed at an inner portion of the edge (2, 11) of the casing cover (1, 10, 20). The extension is position to project axially beyond the sealing surface (4, 15), an engine lock wherein the casing cover is instructed so the casing cover is at least positioned correctly on the engine block.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism of retaining a rocker lever ball socket on a rocker lever ball. The mechanism provided is a retaining cap which is adapted to fit over and securely engage to the socket through a tab and groove arrangement and is made of a slightly elastic material and includes a restricted opening sized smaller than the fullest diameter of the rocker lever ball. During assembly, the retaining cap first interlocks with the socket by a tab and groove arrangement, and the lever ball is then pushed through the restricted opening. The restricted opening, being slightly elastic, enlarges to allow passage of the ball and retracts to a size smaller than the ball so that it is retained thereon.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) for an ignition apparatus includes a connection interface. The connection interface includes a first hole, and a second hole that is smaller than the first hole. The second hole has a pad associated therewith that is electrically coupled to a conductive trace for connecting to a system connector. The first hole and the second hole are coupled by way of a channel. The first hole is sized so as to facilitate insertion of a winding end, while the second hole is configured to facilitate a soldering operation of the winding end to the pad. The channel width is less than the diameter of the winding end so that once the winding end is in the smaller hole, the channel provides, in-effect, a retaining feature until it can be soldered.

Abstract: A spark unit for an internal combustion fastener-driving tool comprises a spark plug body mounted within a boss portion of the tool cylinder head, and a spark unit cathode electrode is mounted within the spark plug body in such a manner that the tip portion of the spark unit cathode electrode projects below or away from the bottom or undersurface portion of the cylinder head mounting boss. In this manner, the tip portion of the spark unit cathode electrode is not disposed within a recess or pocket region so as not to tend to accumulate dirt or oil deposits which can tend to foul or otherwise adversely affect the sparking and ignition charactreristics of the spark plug assembly and the operation of the fastener-driving tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for automatic starting of a diesel engine, actuation of the ignition key (1) initiating preheating (2) and turnover of the engine by the starter (3) and fuel injection (4) being triggered at the earliest when the minimum temperature of the glow plugs (2′) required for starting of the engine has been reached.

Abstract: A control system of an internal combustion engine controls the starting of an internal combustion engine, which has been stopped, based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. The control system is provided with at least two power sources, a low-voltage power source and a high-voltage power source, a starting mechanism that is driven by the power source so as to operate the internal combustion engine, and a switching mechanism for switching between a connection, of the starting mechanism, to the low-voltage power source and a connection, of the starting mechanism, to the high-voltage power source.

Abstract: A small engine for outdoor power equipment wherein fuel is pumped to the engine's combustion chamber by a reciprocating piston. A desired rate of reciprocation is determined with the engine under load, e.g., with a grass trimmer cutting grass. Avoidance of undesired engine racing is accomplished by restricting airflow to the carburetor which prevents significant increased reciprocation over that desired when cutting. A choke mechanism is provided with a pair of end portions, one of which closes air to the carburetor for starting and the other provides a spaced barrier for inhibiting blow-back. The one end portion includes an inset that seats in the opening through which air enters the carburetor for providing rigidity and to insure closing.

Abstract: There is provided a recoil starter which is capable of inhibiting settling and bending in the spiral spring of spiral spring mechanism, thus improving the durability of the spiral spring and preventing the internal hook end of the spiral spring from being easily disengaged from the core portion. The spiral spring mechanism comprises a spiral spring case placed close to the driving member, a actuating pulley placed close to the driven member, a spiral spring interposed between the spiral spring case and the actuating pulley, and means for rotating the spiral spring case only unidirectionally, wherein the outer and inner ends of the spiral spring are fastened to the spiral spring case and the actuating pulley, respectively.

Abstract: An alternator rotor for use in an internal combustion engine having a primary rotated crank shaft. The alternator rotor comprises generally cylindrical rotor housing and a balancing member secured to the rotor housing. The rotor housing is mountable to the crank shaft of the internal combustion engine such that rotation of the crank shaft causes rotation of the rotor housing along an axis of rotation generally parallel to the axis of rotation of the crank shaft. The balancing member includes a moveable mass that is capable of movement generally about the axis of rotation of the rotor housing in response to the rotation of the rotor housing such that upon rotation of the rotor housing the moveable mass moves about the axis of rotation of the rotor housing in response to the both the centrifugal force applied to the moveable mass and to the unbalanced forces generated by rotation of the engine.

Abstract: A balancer shaft is supported between a right case and a left case in parallel with a crankshaft. A balancer driven gear and a first balance weight are provided at one end with the balancer driven gear being interlocked with the crankshaft. The outer diameter R2 of a maximum diameter of the first balance weight is larger relative to a root circle diameter R1 of the balancer driven gear. The first balance weight is attached to an outside face of the balancer driven gear. A fitting end of a driving shaft is fitted into a fitting hole provided in the core at the end on the side on which the balancer driven gear is provided of the balancer shaft. The fitting end and the fitting hole are coupled to be integrally rotated and for driving a water pump. A second balance weight is integrated with the other end of the balancer shaft. A gear for driving an accessory is integrated with the base of the second balance weight and is engaged with an oil pump gear for driving an oil pump.

Abstract: A pivoted piston for an internal combustion engine. The piston has a pivot pin and an arcuate first sealing surface (12) which describes a circumferential path about the pivot pin which forms a removable and replaceable skirt to the piston. The piston also includes a second arcuate sealing surface which also describes a circumferential path about the pivot pin and which is connected to the first arcuate sealing surface (12) by a piston floor (21). The second arcuate sealing surface is composed of at least two arcuate sealing components (24) which are located on a bed (20) with the components (24) being located on the bed (20) so they will have limited transverse movement on the bed (20). The components (24) have mating faces which restrict the path of combustion gases between the mating faces. The piston further includes side seals which are located in grooves (63) in the side of the piston.

Abstract: An engine assembly for a vehicle includes an engine crankshaft protruding from a front end of a cylinder block of the engine. A front cover is secured to the front end of the engine. A pump is positioned within the front cover and operatively connected with said engine crankshaft. A fluid passage is formed by the front cover for receiving pumped fluid from the pump and directing the fluid into the cylinder block. The fluid passage has an exit port with a curved portion of the passage positioned closely adjacent the exit port. A plastic insert is positioned within the curved portion and within the exit port. The plastic insert has a plurality of curved fluid flow vanes to direct flowing fluid through the curved portion in a manner to improve laminarity of flow in the curved portion and in the exit port to reduce fluid flow losses.

Abstract: To enable the adjustment of a phase via a single window for performing work. A clutch and ACG are arranged on both right and left sides of a crankcase, an oil passage is provided to the side of a crankshaft on which ACG is provided and oil is supplied from an oil passage provided to a case L cover to the oil passage of the crankshaft. On the side of the clutch of the crankshaft, a primary drive gear engaged with a primary driven gear of the clutch is fixed by a bolt. A window for performing work is open to a case R cover in the vicinity of the bolt and is covered with a cap. The center line C2 of the window for performing work is set off the axis C1 of the bolt, the window for performing work is located in a position and has a size in which a head of the bolt and an alignment mark provided to the outside periphery of the side of the primary drive gear are simultaneously viewed and the interference with a clutch cover is avoided.

Abstract: A casing cover (1, 10, 22) for an internal-combustion engine, particularly valve covers or oil pans, to be mounted detachably and fluid-tight to an engine block (5, 13, 23), having an elastomer seal profile (3, 12, 28) disposed at the peripheral edge (2, 11) of the casing cover (1, 10, 22), and an inside (6, 17), axial extension (7, 14, 26) oriented in the direction of the engine block (5, 13, 23) disposed at the edge (2, 11) of the casing cover (1, 10, 22). The extension projects axially beyond the sealing surface (4, 15) of the engine block when the cover is installed, and a seal (20, 29) is disposed at least between the axial extension (7, 14, 26) and the engine block (5, 13, 23).

Abstract: *WHAT IS NEW IN THE ART OF THIS INVENTION—Of Worldly Internal Combustion Piston Engines—Is;

Abstract: A lubrication structure of an engine arranged so as to reduce the size and weight of an engine. A lubrication structure that utilizes a lead valve and a strainer that are placed close together and divided by a partition, prevents air from being sucked into a strainer at the same time as reducing the amount of air in the engine oil. In this structure the oil is supplied to the oil pan from an oil exhaust port open to a small partition partitioned by a rib. The oil exhaust port communicates with an oil reservoir in a lower part of a crankcase via a lead valve. Oil sent from the oil exhaust port includes air. However, the air is separated by providing the rib. The oil in the oil pan is sucked through the strainer by the oil pump.

Abstract: A pumping device suitable for a lubricant of an internal-combustion engine, for example, of the piston construction, includes a pressure pump device and a suction pump device, which suction pump device has several suction pumps which are connected with suction devices of the internal-combustion engine. In order to improve the pumping device with respect to its function and construction, adjacent suction pumps are constructed as gear pumps connected to the suction device, the gears of the gear pumps being arranged coaxial with respect to one another and being connected with one another by a driving device.

Abstract: An in-cylinder injection type spark-ignition internal combustion engine includes a spark plug, a fuel injection valve, and a piston having a top face and a cavity formed in a first part of the top face. The cavity is located closer to the fuel injection valve with respect to a center of the piston so as to bring the injected fuel toward the spark plug. A space formed in the cylinder at a top dead center of a compression stroke of the piston includes a first space in which a center of the cavity is located, and a second space. The first space is located on one side of a plane that passes through a center axis of the spark plug in parallel with a center axis of the cylinder and is perpendicular to a radial direction in which the center of the cavity deviates from the center of the piston. The second space is located on the other side of the plane.