Abstract: The present invention provides for a self-powered fluid meter that uses the kinetic energy of a fluid being measured to provide power for circuitry that may perform functions related to the fluid measurement. An element is placed within a rotating magnetic field created from the kinetic energy of a fluid. This element creates an electrical pulse to power the circuitry.

Abstract: In order to provide a tensile testing machine of variously cross-sectioned materials which has a very concise structure to make possible more accurate measurement of tensile force, the testing machine is equipped with two roll stands which have gripping rolls available gripping variously cross-sectioned specimens. One or both of the roll stands are hanging. The machine is also equipped with a device for giving a certain initial load to the load cells placed between the roll stands, if necessary.

Abstract: A mass sensor (30) in which a connection plate (33) and a diaphragm (31) are joined together at their respective sides; a sensing plate (32) is joined to the connection plate (33) at their respective sides in the direction perpendicular to the direction where the diaphragm (31) is joined to the connection plate (33); a piezoelectric element (35) consisting of a piezoelectric film and an electrode is installed on at least either one of plate surfaces of the sensing plate (32); and a resonating portion consisting of the diaphragm (31), the sensing plate (32), the connection plate (33), and the piezoelectric element (35) is joined to a sensor substrate (34). Change in the mass of the diaphragm (31) is measured by measuring change in the resonant frequency of the resonating portion accompanying the change in the mass of the diaphragm (31).

Abstract: To reduce entire length and radial dimension of a starter, the starter includes a driving lever composed of a lever body and a lever pin as a pivot center of the driving lever body. Further, the lever pin is disposed close to a center case in the radial direction. The dimension between supporting positions of both arm portions supporting the lever pin is set large. To provide the waterproof structure of a starter, a projection provided on a lever seal is inserted into a positioning hole of a lever holder in a lever assembly of a starter. Further, a tip of the projection comes in contact with a peripheral surface of a lever pin at a lower side than the center of the lever pin.

Abstract: A high frequency mechanical scanning assembly which is capable of one or two dimensional scanning comprises an actuator assembly, a base assembly, a coil assembly and a sensor assembly. The actuator assembly includes an upper resonant system and a lower flexure. The upper resonant system has an upper mass, a reaction mass, and an upper flexure. The top surface of the upper mass is a mirrored surface which can be used to reflect a light beam. The actuator assembly is connected to the base assembly via the lower flexure. The lower flexure connects to the reaction mass at a point close to the center of mass of the reaction mass. Movement of the upper resonant system is caused by an excitation system which includes magnets securely mounted to at least the lower mass and the coil assembly which provides driving torques to the magnets. The lower flexure is less stiff than the upper flexure.

Abstract: A tractor change speed apparatus includes a manual change speed device having a combination of gear trains mounted on first and second parallel shafts and driving a change speed output shaft at various speeds. A backward and forward drive switching device is cooperable with the main change speed device for producing forward and backward drives in an equal number of speeds, wherein the forward drive is transmitted through the first shaft and the backward drive is transmitted through the second shaft. A group of gears for returning reverse drive to a forward drive transmission shaft is thereby omitted. Consequently, the backward and forward drive switching device and the entire change speed apparatus has a reduced longitudinal length.

Abstract: A shifter includes a base and a driver interface module, such as a lever or knob, having a structural member attached to the base and held in a fixed position so that a handle on the structural member can be grasped and loaded by a vehicle operator. At least one load-measuring sensor, such as a strain gage, is attached to the structural member. The sensor outputs an analog signal in proportion to the load applied to the structural member by the vehicle operator. A circuit is connected to the load-measuring sensor for receiving the analog signal. The circuit is configured and programmed to output a transmission-shift control signal when the shift request signal reaches a predetermined minimum load value.

Abstract: A face gear transmission system divides the input torque into multiple kinematic paths. The first kinematic scheme consists of a drive shaft and driven shaft having a plurality of pinions which contact a primary face gear. The second kinematic scheme consists of two independent symmetrical gear paths. One is a first pinion, a first idler and a first idler face gear and the primary face gear. The other independent gear path is a pinion on the second shaft, the idler, and second idler face gear and the primary face gear. The face gear transmission is especially applicable to rotorcraft having one or more input drive shafts to provide a proprotor transmission system which is relatively small in size and light in weight.

Abstract: A power-assisted gear shifting device (118) for a multi-speed step-change transmission (102) having a step-down design. The power-assisted gear shifting device (118) comprises a plurality of auxiliary units. Each one of the auxiliary units comprises a plurality of valves (4, 5, 6, 7), a shift cylinder (1), a piston (2) and a gear shifting element (2A). Each one of the shift cylinders (1) accommodates one piston (2) which is axially movable along a guiding rail (9) by hydraulic fluid controlled by the plurality of valves (4, 5, 6, 7). The piston (2) is connected to a gear shifting element (2A) which facilitates torque transmission.

Abstract: An axle shift device for transmitting control movements from a remote control to a multi-speed hub in a cycle includes a housing and a pivoted lever arranged in the housing. The axle shift device is arranged on a hub axle of the multi-speed hub. This pivoted lever is in form-locking effective connection with a force transmission element which has a head and is preferably actuated in tension against a return spring. A slide arranged in the housing can move the pivoted lever out of form-locking engagement with the head of the force transmission element, thereby allowing the axle shift device to be removed from the hub axle in a simple manner without the aid of tools.

Abstract: A power system including a cable drive for adjusting a steering column of an automotive vehicle in response to rotation of a jack screw. A cable transmits torque from a motor-driven output shaft to the jack screw. The cable has terminal portions received in sockets in the output shaft and in the jack screw. The terminal portions and the sockets are square in cross section. An end part of each terminal portion is twisted to cause comers of the terminal portion to interfere with corners of the socket into which it extends to provide substantially a lash-free connection between the terminal portions of the cable and the sockets.

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly includes a rocker arm body having opposing side walls which are connected by a bottom wall having separate first and second portions. The first portion is configured to engage a push rod and the second portion is configured to engage a valve stem. The side walls and the first and second portions of the bottom wall cooperate to form an aperture having first and second edges. A bridge is configured for snap-fit cooperation with the first and second edges, respectively. The bridge includes upstanding lips which cooperate with the opposing side walls to form first and second oil-transporting channels for transporting oil from the first portion of the bottom wall to the second portion for lubricating the rocker arm body at the point of engagement with the valve stem as the rocker arm body rocks back and forth.

Abstract: A pedal assembly 10 for use in a vehicle 11 includes a pedal arm 100 that moves in a normal operating range between a rest position and an applied position under a normal operating load. The pedal arm 100 moves in a plane about an axis of rotation. The pedal assembly 10 includes a mechanism 102 for releasing the pedal arm 100 from its support 16 in response to a predetermined force applied to the pedal arm 100.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal body and a plurality of anti-slip members. The pedal body includes a longitudinal tubular portion and left and right lateral walls having distal parts formed with a respective recess. The recess has a bottom formed with an internally threaded fastener hole. Each anti-slip member includes a screw having a shank that threadedly engages the fastener hole in the recess in the distal part of one of the lateral walls, and an anti-slip block having an anchoring portion secured to a head of the screw, and a contact portion that projects upwardly relative to the top side of the left and right lateral walls.

Abstract: A mechatronics control module (14) includes an electronic control unit (16) having a flex foil circuit (34) with a multiple of mounted electronic components including sensors (24) which sense the hydraulic state of the transmission clutch or other frictional engagement elements within the transmission system (10.) Multiple mounting arrangements are provided which increase the mounting area to provide for the mounting of the mechatronics control module (14) within the transmission case (12.

Abstract: The power transmission of the car comprises an engine, a gearbox, a rotary electric unit which transmits power through the gearbox, and a clutch which is provided between the input shaft and the output shaft of said gearbox to control the torque between the input shaft and the output shaft.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a blade of a cutting tool, in particular, a knife. In order to create a process with which influence is to be exerted in a targeted manner on the technological material properties of the blade and material chipping to be avoided, as well as permitting economical manufacturing, a process is carried out by treating a blade base material with a laser in a first process step along a curve contour determined by the final edge of the blade and, in a second process step, the edge of the blade is formed, in particular, cut to shape, along the curve contour determined by the final blade form inside the laser-treated area, or the blade base material is machined in a first process step by punching or trimming to form the final edge, subsequently the laser treatment is performed in a second process step on the narrow side forming the final edge and finally, in a third process step, the blade is formed, in particular, ground, inside the laser-treated area.

Abstract: A ratchet includes a handle and a head, the head has an open receiving surface wherein an insert is disposed therein and of a size smaller than the open receiving surface. A portion of the open receiving surface includes a bearing surface against which the insert rotates, the insert configured for engaging a conventional head of bolt or the like. A movable stop is disposed within another portion of the open receiving surface adjacent the insert and the bearing surface in a manner such that when the insert is caused to rotate in one direction relative to the bearing surface the stop is frictionally drawn into lodging engagement with the insert and bearing surface to preclude further rotation of the insert and fixably secure relative position between the insert and the bearing surface whereby the rotation of the threaded member is effected and when the insert is caused to rotate in an opposite direction, the stop is driven into a dislodged position.

Abstract: The invention relates to pliers having a first operating jaw (1) and a first plier handle (2) fixed thereto, having a second operating jaw (3) which is mounted pivotably by means of a pivot pin (30) and forms a plier mouth with the first operating jaw (1), having a second plier handle (4) which is mounted pivotably on a section (23) of the second operating jaw (3), said section being oriented towards the rear plier end, and having a resilient connecting element (7), of which one end is provided on the second plier handle (4), just behind the second operating jaw (3), and the other end is provided on the first plier handle (2). The pivot pin (30) is fastened on one of the operating jaws (3), and located in the other operating jaw (1) is a slot (33) for accommodating the pivot pin (30), the longitudinal direction of said slot running in the plier plane, at least more or less perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the pliers.

Abstract: A turning assembly for turning a workpiece includes a holder and plurality of turning bits mounted next to one another in a parallel relationship for simultaneously engaging a the workpiece. The turning bits are mounted in respective holding elements which are individually adjustably mounted in the holder. Spacers can be provided to space the turning bits apart. Safety devices are provided, each including an elastic element for frictionally retaining a respective turning bit and/or spacer within the holder to enable the holder to be manipulated without the turning bits and/or spacers falling out.

Abstract: Spindle nut holder for a spindle gear which drives a lever and functions under extreme conditions such as in a vacuum, under radiation exposure, and at a temperature close to absolute zero. The spindle nut holder includes a spindle nut and strip-shaped links each having an elongated, narrow cross section. One end of each link is connected to the spindle nut and the other end is connected to a frame. A pair of links are arranged on opposite sides of the spindle nut holder and each is oriented perpendicular to the spindle axis and the cross-section provides longer sides and shorter sides, the longer sides being parallel to the spindle axis. The cross-section of another link provides longer sides and shorter sides and is arranged relative to the pair of links such that the longer sides of this link are perpendicular to the longer sides of the pair of links.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus for conveying food items such as carrots and the like to a cutter comprises a conveyor having a plurality of pockets for receiving the food items. The conveyor moves in a conveyor direction to the cutter for topping, tailing, or cutting the food items. A stationary feed chute is disposed adjacent a side of the conveyor for transferring the food items to the conveyor. The apparatus is disposed at a compound angle measured from the horizontal plane such that the food items are transferred from the feed chute to the conveyor by gravity. Food items which are not received into the pockets of the conveyor are carried by their momentum of feed to fall off from the conveyor by gravity in a direction away from the cutter, and are collected for return to the feed chute. This decreases the amount of misfed food items from reaching the cutter and the amount of uncut or improperly cut food items at the output of the cutter.

Abstract: A shape sawing system for sawing lumber pieces from a curved cant. The cant is scanned by scanners and the scan data is input to a computer. The computer determines a curved path for the saw to follow in sawing the cant into lumber pieces. The saw is laterally and pivotally adjustable to follow the determined path established by the computer. The saw is a plurality of circular saw blades having a defined cutting edge portion that is inclined from a leading point at the bottom of the cant to a trailing point at the top of the cant. The point of pivot of the saws is between the leading point and the trailing point of the cutting edge portion. The saw assembly is mounted on pads having a low coefficient of friction. Pressurized air and lubricant are delivered to the pads to reduce the friction.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing mail by severing an edge of each envelope in a stack of mail. The apparatus includes an input bin for receiving a stack of mail. An agitator confronting the stack of envelopes in the input bin reciprocally displaces the bottom envelope in the stack of mail to provide separation between the bottom envelope and the remaining envelopes in the stack. A feeder feeds the bottom envelope from the input bin to a transport that conveys the envelope along an envelope path. A cutter positioned along the envelope path severs one edge of the envelopes. The transport discharges the opened envelopes onto a return conveyor that conveys the opened envelopes to a stacking area where the opened envelopes are stacked.

Abstract: A table top band saw that is almost entirely assembled of molded plastic components to provide for ease of manufacture and assembly. The band saw includes a plastic housing enclosing a pair of opposed plastic wheels that are configured to allow for rotation of an endless saw blade. A plastic work table is secured to the housing such that the saw blade travels through the table and provides a location for supporting and sawing a work piece. A stabilizer and coolant feed device is positioned above the table, and allows a cooling fluid to flow onto the blade without dripping.

Abstract: A method and device for diverting signatures is disclosed. A first cutting device partially cuts a web, while a second cutting device downstream of the first cutting device fully cuts the web so as to form a plurality of signatures. At least one first belt and at least one second belt hold the plurality of signatures, with the first belt having at least one first raised outer section and passing through at least part of the second cutting device, and with the second belt having at least one second raised outer section. The first and second raised outer sections interact to offset the plurality of signatures so as to define an alternating first stream and second stream of the plurality of signatures.

Abstract: A molded anvil blanket is formed with a projection depending at each end, the ends for abutting when wrapped about the anvil, the anvil having a transverse channel for receiving the projections. The projections mate to form a common recess enclosed by a metal angle member secured to each projection. The angle member and projections have a transverse slot for mounting the blanket end and projections on a pneumatic mechanism attached to the anvil. The mechanism includes an air cylinder secured to the anvil in a radial anvil bore. The cylinder has a shaft which extends in response to pressurized air. A spring attached to the air cylinder and to a T-bar which releasably engages the blanket common recess normally biases the projections locked into the channel in a fail safe mode. The activated air cylinder lifts the projections out of the channel so the blanket ends can be manually released from the anvil by sliding the T-bar out of engagement with the projections via the slots in the projections and angle member.

Abstract: A cutting machine for cutting a belt-shaped sheet into a given shape includes a sheet feeder, a Y-axis shaft, a carriage, a sub-shaft, two connecting frames, and an elevating device. The sheet feeder moves the belt-shaped sheet in the X-axis direction. The Y-axis shaft is disposed in the Y-axis direction above the cutting sheet. The carriage mounts a cutter on a leading end thereof and is slidably disposed on the Y-axis shaft. The sub-shaft is disposed parallel to the Y-axis shaft and penetrates the carriage on the leading end side of the carriage. The connecting frames connects and fixes the Y-axis shaft and the sub-shaft to each other. The elevating device moves up and down the sub-shaft to move the cutter up and down in the Z-axis direction with respect to the cutting sheet.

Abstract: A sawguide assembly includes a set of sawguides positioned adjacent to one another to create an array of laterally-abutting sawguides. A sawguide biasing assembly biases the sawguides against one another. The array is supported for movement along a lateral path generally parallel to the axis of the arbor. A lateral driver is used to move the entire array in unison along the lateral path. A sawguide array skewing assembly couples the sawguides to one another so that the sawguides can be pivoted in unison about their respective pivot axes by a skewing driver.

Abstract: A ballistic barrier for protecting an aircraft from damage due to projectile penetration, the aircraft having a fuselage including an outer skin, an inner panel and a structure. The ballistic barrier includes at least one layer of high strength fabric disposed between the outer skin and the inner panel of the aircraft which is substantially fixedly positioned with respect to the fuselage of the aircraft. Preferably, the at least one layer of high strength fabric comprises a plurality of plies. One of the plies can be a felt. Another of the plies can comprise woven fibers. Also preferably, the at least one layer of high strength fabric comprises a polymer material such as one or more of aramid material, polyethylene material, and polybenzoxazole material.

Abstract: A working vehicle comprises a working implement (20) supported by the working vehicle to be displaceable by a hydraulic actuator (1), and a controller (16) for generating a control output signal for controlling a position of the working implement in response to a control input signal, with reference to predetermined control characteristics. The control characteristics include at least a first control characteristic (Qs′) and a second control characteristic (Qs″) different from each other. The controller refers to the second control characteristic for generating the control output signal when the control input signal results from a variation in a set signal from a setter (15; 17S) for setting a target level of the working implement, and refers to the second control characteristic for generating the control output signal when the control input signal results from a variation in a detection signal from a displacement detecting sensor for detecting a displacement of the working implement.

Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted. The stop bolts preferably have a convex head to provide a defined point contact rather than a random point contact as may be produced with flat heads.

Abstract: A dual end stop is provided for setting precise open and closed positions for the valve to which the pneumatic actuator is attached. In a preferred embodiment, a stop assembly housing contains two stop adjustment bolts as well as a cam that defines first and second stop surfaces. The stop assembly housing is preferably mounted to the actuator housing outside of the pressurized zone contained by the actuator housing. The stop bolts and associated threaded apertures are designed for minimum overhang of the stop bolts to provide more support. The stop assembly housing not only preferably houses the stop assembly components but also preferably serves as an adaptor plate for the various valves to which the actuator may be mounted.

Abstract: A pressure medium activated piston-cylinder device comprises a cylinder with two end walls both having pressure medium communication ports, a piston movably guided in the cylinder and connected to a piston rod which extends out of the cylinder through a sealed-off passageway in a first one of the end walls, and a piston rod locking device located in the passageway and including a clamping element axially locked to the first end wall, and an activating member which is continuously spring biased toward a clamping element activating position and shiftable by pressure medium toward a release position, against the spring bias force, wherein a manually operable release mechanism comprises a tubular thrust element movable in the first end wall between a rest position and an activating member releasing position, and a maneuver spindle having a cam surface for co-operation with a cam surface on the thrust element for moving the thrust element between its rest position and the activating member releasing position as th

Abstract: A pump swash plate is assembled in a swash plate hydraulic pump in a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission. In a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission having a hydraulic closed circuit constituted between a swash plate hydraulic pump P and a swash plate hydraulic motor M and including a high pressure oil passage for sending hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor M side from the hydraulic pump P side and a low pressure oil passage for sending hydraulic oil to the hydraulic pump P side from the hydraulic motor M side, a cutaway portion with which an engaging part of a positioning jig fitted in a casing is put into contact when assembling the pump swash plate is provided on the back surface of the plate of the hydraulic pump P.

Abstract: A pneumatic actuator adapted for placement between a pair of spaced members for controlling relative movement between said members is formed of two different hardness plastic materials and includes a rigid base and a flexible top member forming an internal air chamber therebetween. The top member is movable between collapsed and expanded positions by pressurized air introduced into the internal chamber for relative movement of the spaced members. The base has a sidewall terminating in a peripheral edge on which the top member is sealingly secured by a hot welded joint. A central portion of the top member has a raised thickened portion which engages one of the spaced members. A stop is located within the internal chamber to maintain the central portion of the top member above the peripheral edge of the base to prevent contact of the spaced member with the sealed joint when the top member is in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a quantity of a hot beverage, comprising providing a source of a liquid having an adjustable temperature, selecting an infusion time and an infusion temperature, supplying from the source liquid substantially at the selected infusion temperature, the supplied liquid having a volume equal to or slightly larger than the quantity, mixing the supplied liquid with a flavor ingredient having the selected infusion time and infusion temperature, infusing the flavor ingredient in the supplied liquid substantially for the selected infusion time whereby the selected ingredient is at least partially dissipated in the supplied liquid thereby forming a brew, and following the infusion time, removing an undissipated portion of the flavor ingredient from the brew thereby yielding the beverage.

Abstract: A self-contained structure for vending kettle corn popped by an electrically operated corn popper powered by a 220 volt electrical source coupled to an input receptacle on said structure.

Abstract: A peeling apparatus may include a frame, a set of mounts being removably connected to a first end of the frame adjacent at least one first roller opening and each mount including a flange bearing. The peeler may also include a set of abrasive rollers being arranged to define a peeling chamber and having first ends rotatably supported by flange bearings of the mounts so that the abrasive rollers are installable or removable through the at least one first roller opening upon removal of the respective mounts from the frame. The peeling apparatus may also include a set of roller drive motors for respective abrasive rollers that are also carried by respective mounts. A second set of flange bearings may be provided at the opposite end of the chamber. A high capacity embodiment includes dual peeling chambers and wherein feeders in the form of augers rotate in opposite directions.

Abstract: A peeler is provided having a removable liner, the liner possessing a rough texture for assisting the turning of a food product during a peeling operation. A method of manufacturing the disclosed peeler and liner is also provided.

Abstract: A calender having a supporting frame and a set of rolls attached to vertical portions of the supporting frame so as to form a stack of rolls in which adjacent rolls placed one above another form calendering nips therebetween. The stack including a top roll, a bottom roll and a plurality of intermediate rolls between the top roll and the bottom roll. The intermediate rolls are attached revolvingly to arms pivoted on auxiliary frames attached to vertical portions of the supporting frame. A method of rebuilding a calender in which auxiliary frames are attached to the vertical portions of the existing calender frame and thereafter pivotal arms for the intermediate rolls are mounted on the auxiliary frames.

Abstract: A multistation press has several slides which can be moved up and down and which are equipped with tools for forming workpieces. The press a transport arrangement for transporting the workpieces within and/or between the stations. At least one cross traverse for holding the workpieces, in its resting condition, is aligned at least approximately perpendicularly with respect to the transport direction of the workpieces. The cross traverse is held at its two ends in each case a lever arrangement and can be oriented in the space. A length compensating device is arranged on at least one of the two ends of the cross traverse to change the overall length of the cross traverse between its two ends. The length compensating device has an exterior tube element, which is mounted at one end of the cross traverse on the one lever arrangement, and an interior element which is displaceably arranged inside the exterior tube element and which is mounted at the other end of the cross traverse on the other lever arrangement.

Abstract: In accordance with the principles and concepts of the invention, apparatus and methods for assembling pre-cut members into trusses and joists and splicing pre-cut members into truss chords are presented. According to the invention, a splicing apparatus for connecting chord members end-to-end comprises a table having a table surface for supporting abutting chord members, a gantry press mounted adjacent to the table surface and configured to move relative to the table surface, the gantry press having at least two press rollers, each press roller having a peripheral surface positioned a successively closer clearance distance to the table surface.

Abstract: A squeegee for forcing a print material into apertures of a mask screen which is disposed on an object, so as to print the print material on the object. The squeegee includes: (a) a plate body movable relative to the mask screen in sliding contact thereof with one of opposite surfaces of the mask screen which is remote from the object, while taking a rearward inclined posture in which the plate body is inclined such that a distal end portion of the plate body is positioned on a forward side of a proximal end portion of the plate body as viewed in a squeegee moving direction in which the plate body is moved relative to the mask screen; and (b) a bank portion provided on one of opposite surfaces of the plate body which is remote from the mask screen, and having a blocking surface which projects from the distal end portion of the plate body in a direction away from the mask screen. The bank portion is made of a material softer than a material of the plate body.

Abstract: A screen printer for printing paste on a board by sliding a squeegee head on a mask plate. A pushing plate pressurizes solder paste in the squeegee head, and pressurized paste is led to a paste container from both outer parts in a printing width direction inward towards a printing center through a solder dispensing hole provided on both ends of the paste container. This configuration allows to print in accordance with the time-line supply sequence, regardless of the printing width of the board to be printed. This screen printer thus prevents the degradation and the consequent need for disposal of solder paste due to its retention in the squeegee head for long periods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for operating a sheet-fed offset press so as to reduce the occurrence of spoilage caused by nonuniform printing. In this method, the timing of start of oscillating motion of oscillating rollers is regulated. Also, the present invention provides an oscillation mechanism for a sheet-fed offset press, in which less failure and wear occur, and a smaller force is required to accomplish a changeover from transmission to stoppage of oscillation and vice versa.

Abstract: A lightweight portable compact flexographic universal printer coater adaptable to printing units on the same press or other presses of the same nominal printing width. The printer coater has a frame which comprises an anilox roller, a means to rotate the anilox roller at or near the surface speed of the rotating printing surface, a liquid film supply for replenishing the liquid film on the surface of the anilox roller, and a positioner device to place the printer coater between the on and off-impression positions. The printer coater apparatus is placed onto at least one pair of fixed supports mounted on the printing press frame so that the positioner apparatus can place the printer coater between an on and off-impression position. Spacers of selected widths may be mounted between the fixed supports and the interior surfaces of the press frame to compensate for slightly varying press frame widths associated with different press manufacturers.

Abstract: A guiding device in a machine for processing sheets of printing material includes unthrottled air nozzles for contact-free guidance of the sheets, and throttled air nozzles arranged at locations which are prone to contact by the sheets; and a machine for processing sheets of printing material and a sheet-fed rotary printing machine, respectively, having the guiding device.

Abstract: A sheet transport cylinder in a machine that processes sheets of printing material includes air nozzles for sheet formats of the printing-material sheets. The printing-material sheets are dimensioned from a minimum format up to a maximum format. The sheet transport cylinder is distinguished by the fact that the air nozzles are throttled air nozzles disposed to be matched to the minimum format.

Abstract: A method of operating a sheet-fed rotary printing machine includes mounting at least one rotating cylinder to be coupled to a drive or fixed relative to a framework, and moving an actuator to both uncouple the cylinder from the drive and fix the cylinder relative to the framework. A sheet-fed rotary printing machine includes a framework, a drive, at least one cylinder rotatably mounted to the framework, the cylinder is to be coupled to the drive or fixed relative to the framework, and a fixing and coupling configuration connected to the cylinder to both uncouple the cylinder from the drive and fix the cylinder relative to the framework.