Abstract: The invention provides for ultrasonically measuring the porosity in a sample composite material by accessing only one side of the sample composite material and includes the steps of measuring a sample ultrasonic signal from the sample composite material, normalizing the sample ultrasonic signal relative to the surface echo of the sample composite material, and isolating a sample back-wall echo signal from the sample ultrasonic signal. A sample frequency spectrum of the sample back-wall ultrasonic signal is then determined. Next, the method and system include the steps of measuring a reference ultrasonic signal from a reference composite material, normalizing the reference ultrasonic signal relative to the surface echo of the reference composite material; and isolating a reference back-wall echo signal from the sample ultrasonic signal. A reference frequency spectrum of the reference back-wall ultrasonic signal is then determined.

Abstract: A method for detecting an obstruction in a flow duct is provided. The method includes the steps of directing gas through at least one port of the flow duct, measuring a flow noise level of the gas directed through the at least one port, and comparing the noise level with a predetermined noise level. In the event that the flow noise level exceeds the predetermined noise level by at least a threshold amount, then the method includes the step of indicating the presence of an obstruction in the at least one port.

Abstract: A process for measuring the bond of a coating on a substrate. Ultrasound echoes through the substrate of a test piece are collected and their amplitudes are measured, their decay being a function of the bond of a coating deposited on the opposite face of the substrate. Preliminary tests on calibration test pieces give a correlation function so that it is unnecessary to carry out expensive and uncertain mechanical tests on the test pieces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for measuring the surface properties of polishing pads using noncontact ultrasonic reflectance. An ultrasonic probe is located over the polishing surface and configured to both transmit an ultrasonic signal to the polishing surface and receive a modified ultrasonic signal from the polishing surface without contacting the polishing surface. A subsystem coupled to the ultrasonic probe is configured to determine a surface property of the polishing pad from the modified signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and an apparatus for detecting anomalies in a wooden member. The apparatus includes a first roller device comprising a first array of transducers, and a second roller device comprising a second array of transducers. A first transducer in the first array of transducers communicates with more than one transducer in the second array of transducers. The apparatus may be designed such that the wooden member may pass between the first roller device and the second roller device. In addition, the first array of transducers and the second array of transducers maintain an orientation perpendicular to the moving direction of the wooden member as the first roller device and the second roller device roll along the wooden member. Each of the transducers operate in an ultrasonic frequency range. Also, each transducer in the first array of transducers is acoustically isolated from each other transducer.

Abstract: A comprehensive system for the cleaning, inspection, and testing of tubulars, particularly riser pipes, is provided. In a first aspect, a method of inspecting a tubular comprises cleaning, visually inspecting, corrosion mapping, and TOFD testing the tubular. In another aspect, a specially designed or adapted tool is provided for each of the steps of the method.

Abstract: To correct the rotational balance of a spindle motor for rotating a disc on a base, a position and an amount of offset for correcting dynamic balance are determined from a position deviation signal, which is obtained from vibration transmitted to a rotary type position control unit located on the base similarly by lowering the servo gain thereof, and an index signal from the spindle motor. With this arrangement the dynamic balance of the spindle motor of an information recording/reproducing apparatus can be simply and accurately corrected without adding an accelerator sensor and the like.

Abstract: A pressure sensor includes a pressure sensor element that is provided with a pressure sensor membrane. The pressure sensor element is held in a receiving part in a defined position during operation within a permissible operating pressure range by a spring element. When the permissible range is exceeded, a relative movement, acting against the spring force, between the pressure sensor element and the receiving part takes place, thereby increasing the volume of the space immediately upstream of the pressure sensor membrane. The design allows for a limitation of the pressure and for an effective protection of the pressure sensor membrane when the liquid is frozen.

Abstract: A pressure transducer which has a closed chamber which is full of oil or other non-compressible liquid. Pressure communicates with a diaphragm which defines one side of the closed chamber and the pressure communicates via the oil with a pressure sensor which is mounted within the oil spaced from the diaphragm. The liquid entered the closed chamber through a inlet hole with a selected volume driven into the closed chamber by a ball which is forcefully driven a selected distance into the inlet hole before stopping at the end of the inlet hole against a physical stop.

Abstract: The invention proposes a device for measuring the pressure of blood in a pipe (44) of an extracorporeal blood circuit (42) includes a pressure measurement section (46) having a substantially rigid wall (64) including a hole (66) which is sealed by a closure element (68), the internal face (70) of which is in contact with the blood and the external face (72) of which is in contact with the ambient air, it being possible for the closure element (68) to be elastically deformed overall along a deformation axis (A—A) under the effect of the blood pressure. The closure element (68) is made in a single piece with the associated rigid wall (64) of the pressure measurement section (46).

Abstract: A capacitor industrial process control transmitter includes a three-phase excitation circuit to charge a sensing capacitor and a compensation capacitor of the transmitter and transfer charges to an integrator. The sensing capacitor is charged during the first phase. During the second phase, the voltage to the sensing capacitor is reversed, and the charge on the sensing capacitor is pumped to the integrator. Also, the compensation capacitor is charged with the reversed voltage during the second phase. During the third phase, the voltage to the compensation capacitor is changed, and the charge on the compensation capacitor is pumped to the integrator.

Abstract: The measuring instrument for a pressure gauge comprises an indicator unit with two plates that bear rotatably an indicator shaft carrying a pinion and that furthermore bear a gear segment. The measuring instrument furthermore comprises a metal Bourdon tube bent into an arc shape, which is soldered on one end to a spring carrier and on the other to a spring end-piece. The spring end-piece is connected to the gear segment such that the displacement of the spring end-piece because of the measurement pressure is transferred to the gear segment. The spring end-piece constitutes a part that is rigidly attached to one of the two plates prior to the Bourdon tube being soldered to the spring end-piece and that is separated from this plate once the Bourdon tube has been soldered to the spring end-piece. During the course of the manufacture of this measuring instrument, the spring end-piece is produced as a part that is securely joined to the two plates.

Abstract: A bicycle which comprises as force transmission equipment a chain for transmitting the muscular strength of a person pedaling the bicycle from the person to the bicycle for the purpose of moving the bicycle, characterized in that the chain has a vibration transducer which is arranged to vibrate at a resonance frequency proportional to the force transmitted by the chain, and the bicycle comprises a reading device separate from the chain for reading the resonance frequency of the vibration transducer, to which reading device calculation means are connected for calculating the force affecting the chain on the basis of the resonance frequency.

Abstract: Method and apparatus provided to accurately test fluid flow through cooling systems including pressurizing a fluid to create a fluid flow into the cooling system, measuring a fluid flow rate, and determining when the fluid flow rate is acceptable.

Abstract: The present invention is a Coriolis mass flowmeter which comprises at least one flowtube through which a fluid to be measured is allowed to flow; a number of force drivers for vibrating the flowtube in at least one mode of vibration of the flowtube; the vibration of the flowtube causing a driven deflection of the flowtube and the fluid flowing through the vibrating flowtube generating Coriolis forces which cause a Coriolis deflection of the flowtube; a plurality of strain-sensing transducers connected to the flowtube for generating signals representative of the driven deflection of the flowtube and the Coriolis deflection of the flowtube; and a signal processing circuit connected to the strain-sensing transducers for producing an indication of the mass flow rate of the fluid from the signals generated by the strain-sensing transducers.

Abstract: A sensitivity of a Coriolis flowmeter, which is also utilizable as a density meter, composed of a straight conduit through which a fluid to be measured flows, and two counter straight rods that are aligned on both sides of the conduit in parallel, in which one end of the conduit and each one end of the counter rods are fixed to a common support block and another end of the conduit and each another end of the counter rods are fixed to another common support block, is improved by providing to each of the conduit and counter rods a vibration generator for generating vibrations in such manner that the conduit and the counter rods vibrate in opposite phase, and by fixing both support blocks onto a rigid substrate.

Abstract: A high-resolution pressure-sensing device is disclosed. The device includes an insulating flexible matrix having a plurality of filler particles. Application of a force to the matrix causes compression of the matrix. This results in the filler particles occupying a greater amount of space within the matrix relative to when no force is applied. A detector attached to the matrix detects or measures the volume of the filler particles relative to the volume of the matrix, and therefore determines the force applied to the matrix. Preferably, the resistivity of the matrix is inversely proportional to the volume percent of the filler particles, in which case the detector is a resistance-measuring circuit.

Abstract: A load detection structure in a vehicle seat having a slide rail device provided therewith, which basically comprises a generally oblong block member having a rigid yet resiliently deformable property and a strain gauge attached tight thereon. The block member extends along a part of the slide rail device, such that the deflectable portion thereof is operatively connected with the vehicle seat, while the base portion thereof is fixedly connected with that part of the slide rail device. Hence, a load applied to the seat causes deflection of the deflectable portion of block member, in response to which, the strain gauge detects an amount of such deflection and determines a weight of occupant on the seat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mixing a first stream of gas with a second stream of gas is provided. The method includes introducing a first stream of gas into a first stream manifold and directing the first stream from the first stream manifold into a mixing chamber via a plurality of first stream passages flow coupled to the mixing chamber. A second stream of gas is directed into the mixing chamber via at least one second stream passage flow coupled to a first end of the mixing chamber. A combined stream is formed from the first and second streams, gradually converged, and discharged from the mixing chamber through a mixing chamber exit port.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device includes a cylinder and a displacement rod. The cylinder is fabricated rigid enough to minimize distortion of volume yet compliant enough to create a seal between itself and the surface of the displacement rod. The cylinder is constructed with a bore hole through its central portion running from end to end. The diameter of the bore hole is larger than the diameter of the displacement rod. The displacement rod is constructed of a rigid material. At least one end of the cylinder has a diameter reduced so the diameter of the bore hole and the diameter of the displacement rod are substantially the same to form a seal with each other. As the displacement rod is withdrawn from the bore hole, a sample is drawn into the bore hole. The volume of the sample drawn into the bore hole is a function of the volume of the displacement rod withdrawn from the bore hole. A cross hole, for venting undesired fluid such as gas bubbles or previous sample(s), is located on the displacement rod.

Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid sample is provided. The method involves steps of: providing a pressurizable vessel that contains a liquid sample in a container, and a sample tube extending from beneath the surface of the liquid sample to a point outside of the vessel; introducing a purge gas into the vessel through a purge-gas inlet conduit, and simultaneously removing the gas atmosphere in the vessel through a purge-gas outlet conduit, thereby displacing the atmosphere in the pressurizable vessel; and pressurizing the vessel with the purge gas to transfer a portion of the liquid sample from the container through the sample tube. Also provided are apparatuses for preparing a liquid sample, as well as methods and apparatuses for performing an analytical measurement.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed for removing stress on gyroscopes during acrobatic flight and for causing gyroscopes to fail in a controlled manner during testing and training. A valve for protecting a pneumatic-gyroscopic aircraft instrument comprises a body and a seat having a selective interrupter and an arm. The selective interrupter is positioned inside the body and can rotate inside the body. A method for protecting a pneumatic-gyroscopic aircraft instrument comprises allowing a pneumatic flow to the instrument during flight, and then, redirecting, selectively, without interrupting the pneumatic flow to the instrument. A system for protecting a pneumatic-gyroscopic aircraft instrument comprises a means for allowing a pneumatic flow to the instrument during flight, and a means for selectively redirecting, without interrupting, the pneumatic flow to the instrument without undue stress on the driver source.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a lifting and lowering movement for lifting and lowering transverse transporting tongs of a forming machine includes a rotatable control shaft on which a control cam, a counter cam and a spring element cam are fitted. A pivotably mounted double lever has a control roller arm, a counter roller arm and a drive output arm. A control roller, rolling on the control cam, is rotatably arranged on the control roller arm and a counter roller, rolling on the counter cam, is rotatably arranged on the counter roller arm. The control cam and the counter cam act on the double lever in opposite directions of rotation. On the spring element cam there rolls a spring element roller arranged on a spring element lever. Arranged on the spring element lever is a spring element, which acts on the double lever in the same direction of rotation as the counter roller.

Abstract: A shape memory alloy step drive mechanism includes at least one shape memory alloy element (1) with a fixed end, the other end being connected to one end of a lever (2). The lever (2) is provided with a pawl (4) which is located to move on the teeth of a ratchet wheel (5) mounted on a main shaft (6) along with the lever (2). A stopper pin (7) is provided which also guides the pawl (4) on the ratchet wheel (5). A bias spring (9) is provided on a mandril on the main shaft (6) for returning the lever (2) to its original position. A detent wheel (8) with at least one detent lever (10) is mounted on the main shaft (6) to provide the detent torque required to hold the main shaft (6) in position when the lever (2) returns to its original position. A pair of support brackets (11) are provided for supporting and holding the various components together in an assembly.

Abstract: A system includes a unit for controlling a transmission line of a motor vehicle with a transmission. The transmission has a plurality of wheel sets for engaging and disengaging transmission gears and a plurality of shift clutches which can be operated by an operating device for engaging and disengaging transmission gears. In the transmission, at least one shift clutch to be shifted is operable while a shifted shift clutch is still engaged. The unit (10) is designed to guide at least during one shifting operation the shift clutch (S1,3, S2,4, S5,6) to be shifted to its synchronizing point when the shifted shift clutch (S1,3, S2,4, S5,6) is still engaged, and to guide an input clutch (11) of the transmission at least before the end of a synchronizing operation of the shift clutch (S1,3, S2,4, S5,6) to be shifted by way of an actuator (12) of the transmission into its opening position.

Abstract: Landing gears of support devices for articulated vehicle trailers are frequently left in neutral position while the articulated vehicle is being driven. The vibrations which occur during driving can cause the landing gear to descend unintentionally, touch the ground and be damaged. The invention provides a support device with a landing gear which is reliably prevented from descending. To this end, the toothed ring of the input shaft (1) has two longitudinal sections (1a, 1b) of different diameters while having constant tooth spacing throughout. The tooth length in both sections (1a, 1b) is dimensioned in such a way that in neutral position, the input shaft (1) can rotate while the toothed wheel (3a) remains stationary but is prevented from rotating while the input shaft (1) remains stationary.

Abstract: A method for forming a helical pinion gear (12) for a rack and pinion steering apparatus (10) comprises the steps of: providing a cylindrical first blank (60) made of a deformable material and having an outer surface (68); providing a cylindrical second blank (100) made of a deformable material and having an outer surface (108); forming a bore (116) extending at least partially through the second blank (100); forming helical teeth (52) on the outer surface (108) of the second blank; and interconnecting the second blank (100) with the first blank (60) to form the helical pinion (12). The helical teeth (52) on the pinion (12) mesh with rack teeth (44) on a rack (16) in a rack and pinion steering apparatus (10).

Abstract: In a rectilinear motion driving apparatus, a shaft is fitted into a cylindrical body in a coaxial state, and a plurality of cylindrical coil rollers are interposed between the cylindrical body and the shaft by press fit so as to roll at a predetermined inclined angle to the axial direction. These cylindrical coil rollers are contacted with an outer peripheral surface of the shaft and an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical body with a pressure contact force, and the cylindrical body or the shaft is rotated so that the shaft or the cylindrical body makes a rectilinear motion toward an axial direction. A pressure contact force of both inner and outer surfaces of the cylindrical coil roller to the cylindrical body and the shaft is set either higher or lower in the vicinity of the end portion thereof than the intermediate portion of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A toothed gear includes an outer toothed rim 1, a hub 3 and a profiled bridge area 2 connecting the toothed rim 1 and the hub 3 as one piece. The bridge area 2 is connected to the toothed rim and the hub in different planes. The bridge area consists of uniformly spaced, spoke-like bridges 2, which are uniformly distributed over the circumference. The bridges are arranged in an alternating manner on both sides of a center plane extending through the toothed gear.

Abstract: A shifting device for an automatic transmission is provided with a shifting mechanism, which is mounted in a housing pivotably around a axis within at least one shift gate. The shift mechanism detects the shift signals electrically, electromagnetically or optically and transmits them. The shift mechanism has a locking device, which is guided with the gearshift lever along a contour of a gate. The contour is associated with the shift positions (P, R, N, D, . . . ). A device is controlled as a function of the speed and can be pivoted between at least two positions (active/inactive) around an axis and can be pivoted against the locking device in at least one shift position, so that the gearshift lever remains in the preselected shift position or is automatically returned into that shift position.

Abstract: A robot with at least partly externally located cables, particularly robot tool supply cables having a length reserve in the area of the A3 axis of the robot is characterized by a base part located on the robot and having elements for guiding the supply cables and with a leg pivotable against the latter on which is located at least one of the elements for supply cable guidance.

Abstract: A top head set securing device includes a C-shaped pressing member connected to a lower end of a ring portion of a handlebar stem which clamps on a steerer tube extending through a head tube. Two lugs extend from two ends of the C-shaped pressing member for a bolt extending through the two lugs to securely clamp on the steerer tube. The pressing member has a tapered inner periphery which is mounted onto a tapered outer periphery of a pressing ring which is mounted to the steerer tube and rests on a top head set on a head tube. The pressing ring exerts a downward force to the head set when tightening the pressing member.

Abstract: A decorative strip for automotive bodies, and more particularly, for steering wheel rings, is formed of a thin vinyl substrate with an adhesive coating on one surface and a decorative design on the other. The surface with the decorative design is covered with a coat made of a clear resin. The strip has a generally arcuate shape so that it fits easily on the steering wheel ring thereby improving its esthetic look. Moreover the strip is elastic so that it can be bent as at is applied to the steering wheel thereby conforming naturally to its radius of curvature and forming a smooth and continuous cover without any ridges or other irregularities. In some instances the strip is formed of several parallel sections to allow the strip to adapt better to the curvature of the wheel ring. The sections may have linear lateral edges or the edges may be serrated to form interlocking profiles as the sections are abutted against each other.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a bass drum or high hat cymbals. A flat base plate has a resilient pedal board clamped to it with the pedal board inclined to receive a foot. A beater stick is connected with the toe end of the pedal board by a linkage that drives the beater stick against a bass drum when the pedal is depressed. The resiliency of the pedal board returns it to its normal position when foot pressure is withdrawn. A striker pad limits the depression of the pedal board to limit the force that the beater stick can apply to the drum.

Abstract: A torsional damper mounted to a crank shaft of an internal combustion engine has a hub provided with a rim portion and a fixing portion, and a boss welded to the rim portion. A mass body is arranged in an outer side of the rim portion via a cylindrical elastic body. A seal element of an oil seal mounted to an engine assembly makes contact with an outer circumferential surface of the boss. The hub 11 has a carbon equivalent of 0.5% or less, and a boss has a carbon equivalent of 0.5% or less and a carbon content of 0.2% or more. Induction hardening is applied to a portion of the boss with which the oil element makes contact.

Abstract: A multi-piece crankshaft having a shaft with two ends, an axis and adapted to rotate about its axis. A crankpin also has two ends and an axis parallel to but spaced radially outwardly from the shaft axis. The crankpin optionally has at least one indentation. A plate has two spaced openings such that one end of the shaft is positioned in one of the plate openings while the other end of the shaft is positioned in the other plate opening. At least one counterweight extends between said one end of the shaft and said one end of the crankpin, and this counterweight is formed by casting a liquid metal around the ends of the shaft and the crankpin as well as around the plate. The liquid metal fills the at least one indentation and, upon hardening, locks the counterweight to the crankpin and shaft and encases the plate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary and a method for facilitating the connection of pipes, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a rotary for a powered drill pipe tong for facilitating the connection of sections or strands of drill pipe to a string of drill pipe.

Abstract: A torque transfer mechanism for a socket wrench includes a handle and a turning shank that are integrally formed from the same metallic material. The turning shank is implanted in an annual slot disposed at a central part of the handle head in an effort to enhance rigid bending and the durability of the handle and the turning shank. The handle head contains a hollow chamber to receive a tubular socket wrench.

Abstract: A hand tool angle adjustment structure includes a handle having a substantially U-shaped front coupling portion with a through hole and a screw hole at two sides, a work head, the work head having a flat, circular coupling portion extended from a rear side thereof and coupled to the U-shaped front coupling portion of the handle and a mounting hole extended through two opposite lateral sides of the coupling portion, and a lock bolt inserted through the through hole of the handle and the mounting hole of the work head and threaded into the screw hole of the handle to secure the work head to the handle for enabling the work head to be tilted leftwards/rightwards or turned forwards/backwards within a limited angle.

Abstract: A magnetic retaining device includes a barrel secured to one end of a flexible extension shaft or a driving shank, a pole slidably received in the barrel and having one end extendible outward of the barrel, a magnetic member secured to the outer end of the pole, and a retaining ring may be attached to the pole for limiting a movement of the pole relative to the barrel. The pole and the magnetic member may thus be moved relative to the barrel and may be moved inward and outward of the barrel, for attracting or driving the tool members in the deep grooves of the objects.

Abstract: A tool adapted to releasably retain a fastener. The tool includes a driving portion having a plurality of tool surfaces adapted to form an interface with a fastener. At least one fastener engaging member is attached to the driving portion that extends above one or more of the tool surfaces. The fastener engaging member is adapted to form an interface with at least one surface on the fastener such that the fastener can be releasably retained to the driving portion.

Abstract: A tool for shaping sculpted surfaces where at least one portion of the silhouette of the cutting edge is curved and has a radius of curvature larger than the radius of the tool itself. The profile, or silhouette of the cutting tool may have a constant radius of curvature, or a changing radius of curvature. This invention could be used either for insert-type cutters, or standard, solid cutters. It could potentially also be used for grinding or polishing. In addition, mathematical definitions which can be used for the implementation of these cutters are also presented.

Abstract: A gear drive system for a printer designed to print upon a continuous roll of paper and having a blade used to cut off printed portions of paper from the paper roll is implemented. The gear drive system consists of a drive shaft 330, a slip clutch 401, a clutch gear 116, a drive gear 110, and a staggered gear 112 which controls the paper cutter blade 106. During printing, clutch 401 allows the drive shaft 330 shaft to slip relative to the clutch gear 116. When printing stops, clutch 401 locks clutch gear 116 which is engaged with the first portion of staggered gear 112 and causes staggered gear 112 to rotate until the second portion of staggered gear 112 engages the drive gear 110. Staggered gear 112 is then driven by the drive gear 110. A cutter blade is controlled by staggered gear 112, with the blade cutting off the paper as the drive gear 110 is in reverse rotation.

Abstract: A film is made of an elastic material. The film is stretched in at least one direction in parallel to a surface of the film. Then, through-holes are punched in the film be means of needles, in a state the film is stretched. After the punching is completed, the stretching is terminated, so that the film recovers its original shape.

Abstract: A shear is disclosed for subdividing an elongated product moving longitudinally in a horizontal plane. The shear includes upper and lower continuously rotating blades respectively coacting in a radially overlapping relationship at first and second laterally disposed cutting zones. An upstream switch operates to divert the product laterally across the cutting zones to separate a leading end from an intermediate section in the first cutting zone, and to separate a trailing end from the intermediate section in the second cutting zone.

Abstract: A device for cutting a web of material, the web having a web velocity and moving in a web direction. The device includes a plurality of linearly movable cutting elements capable of moving in the same direction as the web direction for cutting the web into signatures, and a plurality of gripper elements interacting with the cutting elements. A method for cutting a web includes the steps of linearly moving a plurality of cutting elements within a signature formation area, the web also moving within the signature formation area, the cutting elements and the web moving in the same direction; cutting the web with the plurality of cutting elements so as to form signatures; gripping the signatures; and varying a length of the signatures by varying a spacing between cutting elements in the signature formation area.

Abstract: A cutting machine includes an anvil roller rotatable on a machine frame about an axis of rotation. The anvil roller has an anvil surface. A cutting tool is mounted on the machine frame for rotation about an axis of rotation, with a cutter interacting with the anvil surface and with supporting rings which are held on the cutting tool and support it relative to the anvil roller with their supporting ring surfaces and/or vice versa. The quality of the cutting effect can be maintained even when the cutter becomes worn, by enabling the diameter of the supporting ring surface of each supporting ring to be adjustable by radial expansion and contraction.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting optimally sized fruit and vegetable pieces comprised of a dump chute, a trough, a conveyor, a drive means, at least one sensor, a programmable logic controller (PLC), and a cutter assembly. The apparatus is configured to receive materials from a source, load these materials onto a conveyor move these items by means of the conveyor to a cutting portion where the materials are cut into appropriate sized pieces, as determined by a programmed logic sensor based upon the input from a plurality of sensors and pre-selected criteria from a user.

Abstract: The device comprises a plurality of lengthwise cutting tools (25; 25B), a transverse trimmer (100) and, downstream of said lengthwise cutting tools, at least two separate paths (PA, PB) for the strips cut from the weblike material. An auxiliary lengthwise cutting tool (51) is provided to generate, on the occasion of a job change, an auxiliary lengthwise cut in a transition zone (J0) to join central cutting lines of two successive jobs. (FIG.

Abstract: This invention relates to structure of a connection seat and an improved structure of a suspension seat of a connection seat for a suspension round saw. The connection seat formed as one unit will not product error when the left-right angle of the sawing blade is adjusted and/or when the sawing blade moves up and down. The middle position of the suspension seat is provided with a plurality of securing sections so as the weight of the connection seat is distributed equally to the plurality of securing sections.