Abstract: A method of reducing stress corrosion cracking in a member made of metal, such as a pipe, comprises applying a load to the member to prevent stress corrosion cracking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing magnesium alloys with a superplastic structure using a deformation process, followed by quick cooling. The magnesium-based alloy is initially pre-heated to a temperature of 340-380° C. and is subsequently deformed. The semi-finished product thus obtained is cooled down at high speed to an ambient temperature immediately after deformation.

Abstract: This melt-pourable explosive composition shares comparable explosive properties to those of Tritonal and is melt-pourable and castable under conditions comparable to those of Tritonal, but experiences equal or less impact, shock, and thermal sensitivity and avoids the issues of toxicity associated with trinitrotoluene. The trinitrotoluene component of Tritonal is replaced with one or more mononitro aromatic and/or dinitro aromatic melt-pourable binders, such as dinitroanisole, which can be melt poured without presenting the toxicity drawbacks experienced with the use of TNT. The melt-pourable binder can also be combined with a processing aid selected from the group consisting of alkylnitroanilines and arylnitroanilines. The composition also includes oxidizer particles, which are preferably inorganic oxidizer particles, and reactive metallic fuel, such as aluminum.

Abstract: Solutions and process are described useful to produce coated HE powder granules in an aqueous slurry agglomeration process. A reaction mixture is made utilizing a lacquer stock solution comprising a binder material dissolved in a substantially aqueous-immiscible organic lacquer solvent, and an aqueous HE powder slurry solution comprising a non-aqueous soluble HE powder and an at least partially aqueous-miscible organic co-solvent. The co-solvent acts as an entrainer and improves the immiscible of the lacquer solvent in the water phase of the aqueous HE powder slurry solution, resulting in formation of HE powder agglomerates that remain stable as the solvents are removed from the reaction mixture during the agglomeration process. Further, the process is adjustable to substantially eliminate organic solvent contamination of the waste water stream.

Abstract: A method of preparing a gassed water-in-oil emulsion explosives composition from a gasser solution of an inorganic nitrate, an ammonium species and an optional accelerator which is added to an emulsion explosive composition, reacts and forms gas bubbles is disclosed. The emulsion explosive composition is composed of a discontinuous aqueous phase, a continuous water immiscible organic phase, and an emulsifier. The reaction between the gasser solution and the emulsion explosive composition is such that the emulsifier does not undergo chemical attack.

Abstract: Devices for holding money, whether paper or plastic. One device has a clip portion having inner and outer surfaces, two arms pivotally coupled to the clip portion, an outer covering material attached to at least a portion of the outer surface, and an inner covering material attached to at least a portion of the inner surface. The device can have inserts disposed in openings of the two arms. A kit that includes a device for holding money and a wallet configured to fit within the device, and more specifically to fit within the clip portion of the device, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mold which is for a pneumatic tire comprising a pair of bead portions, a pair of sidewall portions and a tread portion provided with a tread pattern formed by repeating a pattern unit around the tire at plural kinds of pitches in a sequence, is disclosed. The mold comprises a sidewall molding surface for one of the sidewall portions, and a tread molding surface provided with the negative tread pattern formed by repeating the negative pattern unit at the above-mentioned plural kinds of pitches in order to mold the tread pattern. The sidewall molding surface comprises sector regions defined as extending radially inwardly from the pattern units, respectively, wherein the largest sector regions defined as extending from the pattern units with the largest pitch swells towards a cavity of the mold when compared with the smallest sector regions defined as extending from the pattern units with the smallest pitch. The mount of the swelling is such that the larger the pitch, the larger the amount of swelling.

Abstract: A multi-piece rim includes a rim base including a first flange and a gutter band, a bead seat band including a second flange, a lock ring, and a first side ring located on a side of the first flange and a second side ring located on a side of the second flange. A circumferentially extending surface of the first flange and a tapered surface of a circumferentially extending inner surface of the first side ring and/or a circumferentially extending surface of the second flange and a tapered surface of a circumferentially extending inner surface of the second side ring are inclined radially outwardly in an axially outboard direction of the multi-piece rim, so that circumferential and radial slippage between rim members is prevented to suppress a fretting fatigue.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a motor vehicle tire, preferably a colored motor vehicle tire. The tire is configured so that a significant portion of the external surface of the tire displays colors. Preferably, the chemical composition of the tire is colored so that when the tire is formed the tire is colored throughout its depth and colorfast, and in the case of the tread portion does not change color significantly with wear. In a preferred embodiment, the chemical composition of the tire is provided with a coloring agent or additive such as a pigment or dye that will yield a desired color upon completion of the tire manufacturing process. Such dye or pigment may be enhanced by the use of reflective, luminescent or photochromic agents that will enhance certain effects and appearances of the tire including ease of visibility, other safety concerns including wear, puncture identification, and enhanced aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: Motor vehicle tire (100) which has reduced rolling resistance (FIG. 1), the said tire comprising at least one carcass ply (101) whose opposite lateral edges are folded externally to form carcass folds (101a) around respective right and left bead wires (102), each bead wire being encased in a respective bead (103), each bead also comprising a respective bead filling (104) and antiabrasive band (105), in which the said antiabrasive band (105) consists of a vulcanized elastomeric compound comprising at least one natural or synthetic rubber and has a loss factor (tan &dgr;=E″/E′) at 70° C.≦0.130 and a storage modulus E′ at 70° C.≧6 MPa.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises a carcass comprised of at least one carcass ply containing a steel cord(s) arranged at a cord angle of 70-90° with respect to an equatorial plane of the tire and toroidally extending between a pair of bead cores and turned up around the bead core inward or outward in a radial direction to form a turnup portion, wherein a wrap part wrapping on a peripheral face of the bead core therealong is formed in the turnup portion of the carcass ply.

Abstract: A method for forming a fusion bond between polymeric materials. Preferably, a detector detects thermal radiation being emitted from a fusion bond site while a laser beam impinges on and heats at least a portion of the bond site. In an aspect of the present invention the detector can provide an electrical signal to a signal processor for controllably adjusting the laser beam power. In another aspect of the present invention, the electrical signal may be substantially correlated to the temperature of at least a region of the bond site. The present invention is also directed to an apparatus for forming a fusion bond between polymeric materials. The apparatus includes a workpiece support, a laser, a detector, and a signal processor. The workpiece support preferably positions a first and second polymeric body so that a fusion bond site is formed. The laser impinges on at least a portion of the fusion bond site such that it emits thermal radiation.

Abstract: There are provided a multilayer disc manufacturing apparatus and method, capable of computing a rotational eccentricity of a disc with no contact with the disc and a high accuracy, and producing the disc with less costs without having to rotate the disc or any complicated operations. The multilayer disc manufacturing apparatus (100) is a one for manufacturing a multilayer disc by bonding one disc (220) to another disc (210).

Abstract: A process for installation of surface elements, the surface elements comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for mechanically locking the surface elements together. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a glue which is present on the edges of the surface elements in a passive dry form and which may be activated by applying a liquid. The glue is provided with an indicator means which indicator means indicates the difference between a passive glue and an activated glue. The surface elements are joined to each other by use of the joining means wherein a unit of a plurality of surface elements is formed.

Abstract: A headliner for the interior of the vehicle, such as an automobile, includes a porous polyurethane substrate having an A-side surface and a B-side surface. The B-side surface is united with reinforcing layer. The A-side surface is concealed with a decorative cloth, optionally having a foamed backing, exposed to the interior of the vehicle. Interposed between the A-side surface and the decorative cloth is a multilayered laminate, which includes an adhesive layer for adhering the multi-layered laminate to the decorative cloth, a barrier layer for preventing the polyurethane or polyurethane precursors from bleeding therethrough during formation of the substrate; and a shape-retaining layer having sufficient strength to prevent the pores in the A-side surface of the substrate from substantially influencing the outer appearance of the decorative cloth.

Abstract: A green sheet including a binder containing an acrylic resin having no polar group and a ceramics material in powder is prepared, and connection via are formed in the green sheet. Further, a conductor layer having virtually no voids is placed on the green sheet and a mask is also placed on the conductor layer. Then, the conductor layer is patterned by wet-etching so that wiring is formed thereon. A plurality of the green sheets thus formed are laminated, and a binding sheet, which contains an inorganic composition that has virtually no sintering shrinkage at the firing temperature of the multi-layered body as a main component, is formed on either both surfaces or one surface of the laminated body, and this is then fired, and thereafter, the binding sheet is removed.

Abstract: The space between a material sheet laminate 105 and the inner wall of a processing chamber 13a is filled with a buffer material. The material sheet laminate is heated in a firing furnace while the material sheet laminate is pressurized through the buffer material in a way of reducing the volume of a processing chamber 13a by loading of a weight 17. In this way, the material sheet laminate 105 is fired which it is pressurized from all the directions through the buffer material 14. This suppresses the warp of a ceramic laminate 100 due to the densification phenomenon occurring during the step of firing the material sheet laminate 105, thereby providing the ceramic laminate 100 with no warp.

Abstract: For producing laminated glass, a UV-curable casting resin is used with a dye that is no longer visible after curing of the casting resin with UV light.

Abstract: A laser strikes and aseptically heats or sterilizes the end of two flexible tube ends for connection. Tube holders are pushed toward each other to bring the tube ends into contact. A weld detector checks the characteristics of the weld. A laser optics assembly may be used to change the direction of the laser and focus the laser at the tube ends. In addition, a crimping device is used to compress a single flexible tube for disconnection. The laser strikes the compressed area. The crimping device continues to pinch the area and forms a seal in the tube. The tube is separated into two tube segments, each segment has a sealed end.

Abstract: An improved method for the manufacturing of wavy pre-preg material that moves a first group of rollers in a transverse and a longitudinal direction with respect to a second group of rollers, to place a sinuous waveform in a fiber reinforced matrix for the manufacture of a wavy pre-preg material. The fabrication of wavy fiber pre-preg (fibers pre-impregnated with epoxy resin as an example) can be accomplished with an automated control system that permits the creation of non-periodic or mixed waveforms. The improved apparatus for this process allows for a more accurate placement of fibers, production of a wider variety of usable waveforms, and increased quality of pre-preg produced.

Abstract: A system for first heating a section of pipe and then wrapping a sheet of heat-shrinkable material around the pipe to cover the section, the heat-shrinkable material having an outer polyethylene side and an inner mastic side which goes against the pipe, the mastic side forming a mechanical bond to the pipe when heated and having a lower melt temperature than the shrink temperature of the material, comprising arranging a plurality of induction coil assemblies in spaced relation around the pipe section, the induction coil assemblies having relatively arcuate induction coils therein, mounting the coils on a rotation fixture to form an arcuate surface adjacent to and parallel with the surface of the pipe, locating a heater assembly on the rotatable fixture between a pair of induction coil assemblies, rotating the rotatable fixture around the pipe section to heat the pipe section to the melt temperature of the mastic, wrapping a sheet of heat-shrinkable material around the pipe to form a sleeve with overlapping en

Abstract: A wall mural painting kit for painting a mural on a wall or other flat surface. The kit has multiple pattern transfer sheets. Each pattern transfer sheet has first and second opposite faces. A layer of transfer material is on the first face and a pattern of a mural is on the second face. One or more alignment markings is provided on the second face for use in placing said sheet in correct position on said wall or other flat surface. The kit may include a supply of adhesive tape having a non-aggressive adhesive. The tape is marked at regular intervals along the length of the tape so that the tape may be torn or cut from said supply in appropriately-sized segments to allow each pattern transfer sheet to be affixed to a wall or other flat surface with a desired number of said segments.

Abstract: A simple-structured and inexpensive label tape and a method of its use make it possible to roll up the label tape in the form of a roll even without a release liner, facilitate its handling and permit the label tape to be printed freely. The label tape (1) includes an elongated label base material (2) supporting a continuous row of label units having prints of a label picture. The label tape (1) has an adhesive 3 coated on the back surface. The adhesive remains unadhesive at normal temperatures but restores its adhesive force enough for adhesion when heated. Upon using the label tape (1), a length of the label tape (1), which is a label unit (9), is unrolled and cut with a blade (15) from a roll (7) of the label tape (1), then heated with a heater 3 to heat an adhesive (3) on the back surface of each cut label unit, and thereafter affixed to a product with the adhesive having restored the adhesive force.

Abstract: There are provided an adhesive for connecting a circuit to be interposed between substrates having circuit electrodes thereon opposed to each other and to electrically connect the circuit electrodes on the substrates opposed to each other to the pressurizing direction under pressure, wherein the adhesive contains a compound having an acid equivalent of 5 to 500 KOH mg/g, and an adhesive for connecting a circuit to be interposed between substrates having circuit electrodes opposed to each other and to electrically connect the electrodes on the substrate opposed to each other to the pressurizing direction under pressure, wherein the adhesive comprises a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, and a glass transition temperature of the first adhesive layer after pressure connection is higher than the glass transition temperature of the second adhesive layer after pressure connection.

Abstract: The invention discloses an efficient method for removing a wallpaper sheet by peeling off a wall body surface to which the wallpaper sheet is adhesively bonded as well as a wallpaper remover solution used in the method for wetting the wallpaper sheet to facilitate peeling. The remover solution contains, as the essential ingredients, (A) a silicone-based surface active agent which is an organopolysiloxane modified with polyoxyalkylene or polyhydric alcohol residues and (B) a moisturizing agent which is typically a polyhydric alcohol or a alkoxyalkanol compound each in a specified concentration of 40-80% by weight, the balance being water as the solvent.

Abstract: In an exhaust system for a processing apparatus wherein a processing gas is used to subject a semiconductor wafer W to be processed to a predetermined processing, a vacuum exhaust pathway 40 having a vacuum pump 42 is connected to the processing apparatus 20. A trap mechanism 52 for removing reaction products that flow into the vacuum exhaust pathway 40 is provided within the vacuum exhaust pathway 40, via disconnectable connection flanges 78 and 86 on the upstream side of the vacuum pump 42. An upstream-side inlet portion and an outlet portion of this trap mechanism 52 are provided with isolation valves 80 and 88 that can place the interior of the trap mechanism in a hermetically sealed state when necessary. A bypass pathway 54 is provided to allow a cleaning gas to bypass the trap mechanism 52 during the cleaning of the processing apparatus 20.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus has a process chamber, an upper electrode, a susceptor which can elevate up and down and serves as a lower electrode and on which a work is placed, a feeder bar connected to an upper surface of the upper electrode and an insulating film formed on the feeder bar and the upper surface of the upper electrode, a bellows which is connected at one end to the susceptor and at the other end to a bottom portion of the process chamber and maintain the vacuum state inside the process chamber. The insulating film has a porous structure formed by thermal-spraying insulating material, e.g., PTFE toward the feeder bar and the upper electrode. The bellows is formed of high purity aluminum or nickel.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of depositing a catalytic layer comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of noble metals, semi-noble metals, alloys thereof, and combinations thereof in sub-micron features formed on a substrate. Examples of noble metals include palladium and platinum. Examples of semi-noble metals include cobalt, nickel, and tungsten. The catalytic layer may be deposited by electroless deposition, electroplating, or chemical vapor deposition. In one embodiment, the catalytic layer may be deposited in the feature to act as a barrier layer to a subsequently deposited conductive material. In another embodiment, the catalytic layer may be deposited over a barrier layer. In yet another embodiment, the catalytic layer may be deposited over a seed layer deposited over the barrier layer to act as a “patch” of any discontinuities in the seed layer. Once the catalytic layer has been deposited, a conductive material, such as copper, may be deposited over the catalytic layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for moistening envelope flaps integrated in a mail item feed module and successively comprising, along a path of travel of these mail items, at least one pair of drive rollers for conveying these mail items, a separator for separating the flap from the body of the envelope, a moistener for moistening this flap once the flap is separated from the body of the envelope, and suction means disposed just in front of the separator and a presser finger acting against spring means in order, in the presence of envelopes with folded down flaps, to apply the envelope in the direction of these suction means and to detach the flap from the body of the envelope and thus allow its passage beneath the separator without jamming nor untimely contacts with the separator.

Abstract: A device for automatically aligning the leading section of a corded belt, especially a steel-corded belt, unwound from a supply roll, for splicing to the trailing end of the corded belt of the preceding supply roll, comprising suction or magnetic rollers with reversible driving devices, which are provided for the adhering fastening of the downwards starting sagging section of the corded belt

Abstract: The invention relates to a splicer for splicing strips of in rubber material embedded cords to each other, the splicer I comprising a supply device (3) having an output side (30), for supplying the strips in a supply direction, a transport device (32, 24) in line with the supply device and having an input side (36, 38) oriented at the output side of the supply device. The transport device (33, 24) is adapted for transporting the strips. The splicer further comprises a splicing unit for splicing strips to each other along a splice line which splice line intersects the transport device at an angle alpha. The transport device comprises at least two transport means that are substantially parallel on to the other.

Abstract: A sash system is provided that can selectively change the use mode of sash doors by means of a simplified engagement/disengagement mechanism. The sash system comprises a pair of sash doors including an inner sash door and an outer sash door; an upper sash frame and a lower sash frame; and an inner guide rail built in the upper frame and an outer guide rail built in the lower frame, the door front frame and the door end frame corresponding to each sash door being always engaged with the inner guide rail and with the outer guide rail, respectively. Each of the sash doors includes a vertical door front frame disposed on the right end of each sash door, a vertical door end frame disposed on the left end of each sash door, a horizontal divider panel connecting the door front frame and the end frame, and an intermediate interlocking frame disposed to a horizontal intermediate portion of the divider panel, the intermediate interlocking frame being two-folded horizontally with respect to a rotational shaft thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a segmented lifting or folding gate, which is vertically movable and consists of a plurality of segments (1), adjacent segments (1) being pivotable relative to one another at their ends along horizontally extending pivot axes (2), comprising a door, which consists essentially of cases and a door leaf, the door leaf being composed of a plurality of door leaf segments (4), which are pivotable relative to one another and whose pivot axes (5) extend coaxially to the pivot axes of the gate segments (2), and wherein the door leaf extends to the floor (6) when the gate is closed, the door leaf or the case being provided with at least one opening (11), at least one sliding bolt (9) being arranged axially in the floor region of the case (10) or of the door leaf, so as to be horizontally displaceable in the main plane of the gate, and the sliding bolt (9) engaging in the opening (11) when the door is closed.

Abstract: An inverted trolley assembly mounted in an upper channel of a movable wall panel. The inverted trolley includes an elongated trolley carrier having a centrally attached trolley block and a bore at each end to receive the axle of a roller assembly. Each roller assembly includes spacers to center the roller on the axles. The inverted trolley is connectable to a track mounted trolley, preferably by a threaded hole which receives a pendant bolt from the track mounted trolley. The inverted trolley is installed within a channel at the upper end of the wall panel with the rollers engaging the wall panel top frame thus supporting the wall panel. The panel top frame includes a slot through which connection to the track mounted trolley is made. The assembly also includes a trolley retainer which limits the range of motion of the inverted trolley.

Abstract: A window shade control for window shades (17, 28) of motor vehicles contains a control arrangement (23, 71). The control arrangement (23, 71) receives signals from a switch (41, 42), which is to be manually operated by the driver, or vehicle occupant, in order to be able to arbitrarily retract or extend the window shade (17, 18).

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid board comprising one or more layers of material containing cellulose, one or more of said layers comprising an additive that has the capacity to react with or decompose a disinfectant with which said liquid board is treated, so that a gas is formed that acts as a barrier and thereby prevents the penetration, especially edge penetration, of said disinfectant into the paperboard layer/layers.

Abstract: An overlay paper is described which comprises a cellulosic non-woven to which a UV stabilizing agent is applied in an amount from 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the grammage of the non-woven used, a process for producing the same and the use of the same for the production of a laminate.

Abstract: This invention provides a dried singulated cellulose pulp fiber product as well as an apparatus and a method for forming singulated and dried fibers. In accordance with the process a feed pulp is delivered to a jet drier. The jet drier singulates and dries the feed pulp. The singulated and dried fibers are collected from the jet drier. The feed pulp may be treated with a treatment substance. The jet drier may be maintained at negative pressure. The product fibers may have low knot count, a low fines count, as well improved kink, curl and twist. The apparatus for carrying out the process may include a pretreatment station for supplying the treatment substance, a pulp feed device designed for pulp, a pulp feed device designed for pulp and foam suspensions, and/or a fiber separation station having a vacuum conveyor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for measuring concentrations especially in a pulp suspension, from which a sample (3) has been taken. The sample (3) is collected in a measuring vessel (2), in which a piston (6) is guided upwards and downwards in order to press the sample (3) from each direction through a measuring sensor (5) connected at the side of the measuring vessel via communicating tubes (4,4′) connected in an upper and an lower position to the measurement vessel (2), whereby the sample (3) is stirred totally for eliminating of a flocculation in the same, whereupon a measurement of the concentration of the sample (3) is made either during the movement upwards or downwards of the piston (6) in the measuring vessel (2) and first when the speed of the sample (3) through the measuring sensor (5) is constant and the sample has been homogenized at least after some movement upwards and downwards of the piston.

Abstract: An investment casting method using a pattern material with substantially spherical filler particulates is used to produce investment cast components with iproved surface quality, reduced finishing costs, and reduced core breakage. The pattern material comprises substantially spherical particles within the particle size range of about 10 microns to about 70 microns particle diameter, the use of which reduces the number of random, localized surface depressions and pits to improve pattern surface texture and uniformity. Patterns so formed inpart the same improvements to the surface of subsequent investment cast components. The resulting castings exbibit improved as-cast surface finish and reduced random, localized surface pitting, thereby reducing or eliminating expensive post casting surface finishing operations. Moreover, the spherical morphology of the filler particulates reduces injection pressures to fill a pattern die cavity as compared to non-spherical filler particulates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for forming styrenic polymers, and their related end uses. In particular, the present invention is directed to processes for preparing patterns for use in metal castings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a composite structure in which a foamed metal core (1) is surrounded with a metal body (3). Said method comprises the following steps: a) producing a foamed metal core (1) with an essentially closed surface; b) introducing the foamed metal core (1) into a pressure diecasting mould; c) filling said pressure diecasting mould at a first casting pressure (p1); d) reducing said first casting pressure (p1) before the pressure diecasting mould has been filled; e) filling the pressure diecasting mould entirely, the first casting pressure (p1) being reduced to zero or almost zero; and f) applying a second casting pressure (p2) and maintaining this for a predetermined holding period.

Abstract: A metal alloy is heated to a molten state, and a grain refiner may be added. The refined molten alloy is poured into a large diameter shot sleeve of a vertical die cast press and on top of a shot piston. The shot sleeve is transferred to an injection station while the molten alloy cools to a semi-solid slurry with approximately fifty percent solids and a globular, generally non-dendritic microstructure. A center portion of the slurry is injected upwardly by the piston through a gate opening into a die cavity while an outer more solid portion of the slurry is entrapped in an annular recess. After the slurry solidifies, the shot piston retracts, and the shot sleeve is transferred to a position where the residual biscuit is removed. A second shot sleeve filled with the molten alloy is transferred to the metal transfer station, and the process is repeated.

Abstract: Bimetallic plate is produced by providing a substrate of a first metal and, with the preheated substrate positioned in a mold cavity with a major surface of the substrate facing upwardly and to fill a portion of the depth of the cavity, a second metal is cast against that surface to form a cladding component and, with the substrate, to form the bimetallic plate. Prior to the cladding being cast, the major surface is rendered substantially oxide-free and is protected against oxidation. The cladding is cast by a melt, of a composition required for it, being poured at a superheated temperature whereby, with the preheating of the substrate, an overall heat energy balance is achieved between the substrate and the cladding.

Abstract: Provided is a directional solidification casting apparatus capable of heightening a cooling effect when molten material poured in a mold is directionally solidified. A mold (20) disposed around a predetermined area is drawn out from a heating chamber (10) heated above a melting temperature of metals for producing a casting (31), and molten metals (32) held in a cavity (21) of the mold (20) are directionally solidified. The directional solidification casting apparatus (100) comprises a driving rod (42) by which the mold (20) is drawn out from the heating chamber (10), a gas nozzle (52b) through which a cooling gas is jetted from inside a predetermined area where the mold (20) is disposed so as to rapidly cool the mold (20), and a gas nozzle (52a) through which a cooling gas is jetted from outside the predetermined area where the mold (20) is disposed so as to rapidly cool the mold (20). A baffle (15) that does not move even when the driving rod (42) moves up and down is additionally provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method for a continuously cast product of steel comprising the steps of: detecting a position of crater end of product by a method for measuring a solidification state of continuously cast product using a sensor arranged so as to be in non-contact with the product; and controlling at least one condition selected from the conditions of the casting speed and the quantity of secondary cooling water based on the detected position of crater end, the method for measuring a solidification state of continuously cast product comprising the steps of: cooling the product until a surface layer portion thereof is &agr; transformed; transmitting transverse waves of electromagnetic ultrasonic waves to the cooled product; receiving the signal after the transmitting signal propagates in the product; and judging the solidification state of the product based on the received signal.

Abstract: A compact cooling system includes a mounting panel adapted to receive a plurality of at least three cooling units, a cooling fan, and a fan drive mechanism. The mounting panel supports the fan and drive mechanism in a manner allowing rotation of the fan about the axis of rotation. A front side of the mounting panel is adapted for receiving and supporting the cooling units in a pattern defining a cantilevered, tubular polygonal solid disposed about the fan. The mounting panel includes a convex central region extending into the tubular polygonal solid and receiving the drive mechanism in operative connection to the fan. By virtue of this arrangement, a very compact cooling system is provided. The tubular polygonal shape of the cooling units, when mounted on the mounting panel, forms an air duct for directing a flow of cooling air induced by the fan through the cooling units.

Abstract: In order to cool an electrical appliance, a fuel storage tank (1) is provided, which has a connection (3) to a fuel cell (2) in order to feed fuel to it. Electrical consumers (4) are connected to the fuel cell (2). In their operating mode, the electrical consumers (4) represent heat sources (6). The electrical consumers are cooled by means of a thermally conductive connection (8) between heat sources (6) and a heat sink (7). The heat sink (7) results from the withdrawal of fuel from the fuel storage tank (1) for the operation of the fuel cell. The described cooling works without noise and is therefore particularly suitable for the use in PC systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for supplying heat to directly cooled electronics. To ensure that directly cooled electronics are maintained at a temperature above 0° C., a circulation fan is provided in a transverse junction between an outlet duct and an inlet duct, for a recirculation flow of supplied cooling air, whereby outgoing hot air from the electronics, when necessary, may be mixed with the cold air, so as to raise the temperature of the cooling air to be supplied to the electronics.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a lower heat sink unit and an upper heat sink unit stacked above the lower heat sink unit. The lower heat sink unit includes a base and a plurality of parallel fins extending from the base. Each of the fins has a top end distal from the base. The fins include a set of first fins and a set of second fins. Each of the first fins has a horizontal cross-section greater than that of each of the second fins. Each two adjacent ones of the first fins confine a horizontal spacing greater than that of each two adjacent ones of the second fins.