Abstract: A clutch operator arrangement for introducing an actuating force into a friction clutch includes a ball screw arrangement.

Abstract: The invention concerns a clutch release bearing comprising an engaging element capable of co-operating with a clutch diaphragm (29), and designed to be mounted on a manoeuvring element (2) mobile in translation under the action of a control member (6). The engaging element comprises a roller bearing (1) provided with a rotating ring (13) and a non-rotating ring (9), said engaging element being radially mobile relative to the manoeuvring element to be self-aligned by means of a radially elastic self-aligning sleeve (19), arranged in the bore of the non-rotating ring to co-operate with the manoeuvring element. The roller bearing is of the standard type comprising an outer peripheral surface and a cylindrical bore axially defined by two parallel radial surfaces, and at least a seal joint (18) mounted on one of the rings and in friction contact with the other ring, the sleeve comprising sealing means co-operating with a rotating part of the engaging element.

Abstract: A method of controlling and/or regulating the slip of a clutch, for example, a clutch of a transmission, for example, a CVT transmission, is provided, the clutch including a driving element and an output element. The method measures at least one driving rotational speed and at least one output rotational speed for the controlling and/or regulating of the slip of the clutch, at least one driving rotational speed being measured when the clutch is closed, and at least one output rotational speed being measured when the clutch is closed; and the method determines a corrected driving rotational speed and/or a corrected output rotational speed for considering errors in the measured driving rotational speeds and in the measured output rotational speeds, by considering the at least one driving rotational speed measured when the clutch is closed and the at least one output rotational speed measured when the clutch is closed.

Abstract: A pressure plate assembly for a friction clutch including a housing having an axis of rotation; a pressure plate mounted in the housing with freedom to move axially relative to the housing; a stored-energy element mounted in the housing and transmitting force along a path from the housing to the pressure plate; a wear-compensating device in the path of force transmission, which device has at least one adjusting element free to move in an adjusting direction to compensate for wear; and a clearance-producing arrangement having at least one gripping element, which is attached to the assembly upon which the stored-energy element acts via the wear-compensating device. The minimum of one gripping element has a blocking section, by means of which it can make blocking contact with a blocking element when wear occurs.

Abstract: A wet friction plate of a hydraulic clutch or hydraulic brake for an automatic transmission having a reduced friction resistance in a non-engaged state. A plurality of friction materials disposed in an annular shape with a plurality of radial oil passages each provided between the adjacent friction materials are mounted at two radially inner and outer stages on a surface of a friction plate of a wet hydraulic clutch of an automatic transmission. The friction materials are brought into contact with an annular separator plate to transmit a torque. Inner peripheral edges of each of the friction materials are formed into a V-shape toward a radially outer side.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustment device for producing a rotational movement that comprises an output element (3) that can be adjusted at an angle by actuating a drive element (2). The adjustment device further comprises a load moment lock (1) interposed between the drive and the output element (2, 3) that frictionally blocks a rotational movement initiated at the output element side and that transmits a rotational movement initiated at the drive element side to the output element (3). Said load moment lock (1) further comprises locking elements (4, 4′) that are disposed in a cylindrical adjustment housing (10).

Abstract: A power tool and spindle lock. The spindle lock includes a spring and a detent arrangement to control and buffer the rotation of the spindle and to delay the engagement of the locking elements. In some aspects, the invention provides a spindle lock including a spring element which applies substantially equal spring force to delay the operation of the spindle lock when the spindle is rotated in the forward direction or in the reverse direction. In some aspects, the invention provides two spring members which cooperate to apply the substantially equal force to delay the operation of the spindle lock when the spindle is rotated in the forward direction or in the reverse direction.

Abstract: An elongated cylindrical roller tube is rotatably supported between frame members by a pair of bearing units secured to opposite end portions of the tube. Each bearing unit includes a tubular shaft supporting a hexagonal stub axle for axial movement between an outwardly projecting position engaging a frame member and an inwardly retracted position against the bias of a spring member. An anti-friction bearing is mounted on the tubular shaft and is retained within the roller tube by an annular adapter. An annular dust cover projects radially outwardly from the tubular shaft to protect the bearing. Some parts are molded of an electrically conductive plastics material, and each hexagonal stub axle has a slightly resilient outer surface and a tapered and twisted outer tip portion. The stub axles are reinforced by axially extending core pins or by opposite end portions of a cylindrical connecting rod.

Abstract: A coin assorter (1), wherein a particular coin route (32) having a coin retaining mechanism (100) disposed therein is formed, meanderingly generally in S-shape, on the upstream side of the coin retaining mechanism (100) to set longer the route length of the particular coin route (32) having the coin retaining mechanism (100) disposed therein in order to increase the number of coins (C) temporarily retained in the route length.

Abstract: A stand is provided for supporting at least one gaming device having a bottom through which coins may be released. The stand has an interior area divided into at least two compartments, one compartment comprising a drawer area and the other comprising a coin compartment. A drawer is moveably positioned in the drawer area. An opening is provided through the top for allowing coins released from the gaming machine to be directed into the coin compartment. In one embodiment, the stand is configured to accept two pairs of gaming machines facing in opposing directions and includes a pair of drawers at each end and a centrally located coin compartment and electrical area. In other embodiments, the stand is configured to support two gaming machines and includes a drawer at each end, or is configured to support a single gaming machine and includes a single drawer and coin compartment located side-by-side.

Abstract: An eccentric crankshaft is connected to a rotary driving device, and a rocking unit is connected to the eccentric crankshaft. Pin roller rolling gear teeth, each having a trochoid tooth-shape, are provided in the rocking unit. When the rocking unit rocks in accordance with eccentric rotation of the eccentric crankshaft, the trochoid shape of the pin roller rolling gear teeth meshes with pin rollers and thus gives a thrust to the pin rollers, thereby driving footsteps.

Abstract: A method and device for conveying packages supplied from at least one supply unit, via a transfer unit, to a switch unit formed by a conveyor, pivotable about a horizontal axis and in which the packages are carried to a first discharge conveyor in a first position of the switch unit and to a second discharge conveyor arranged above the first discharge conveyor in a second position of the switch unit. The method and device detect the size and the identity of the packages, and control the transport of the packages by the supply unit and/or the transfer unit influenced by the detecting of the size of the packages. The spacing between packages delivered to the switch unit that are carried to the same discharge conveyor is smaller than the spacing between packages delivered to the switch unit that are carried to a second discharge conveyor.

Abstract: An intelligent deck apparatus and method for serially moving workpieces moving side-by-side on a conveyor system to a processing system. The intelligent deck is comprised of an edge detector system having at least one sensor, a shift mechanism, and a lift arm system having at least one lift arm. The intelligent deck apparatus also has a computer system operatively connected to the working parts of the intelligent deck and the processing system. The intelligent deck distinguishes between workpieces by shifting the leading workpiece to distinguish it from subsequent workpieces.

Abstract: Sweepout apparatus (10) for sweeping an aligned array of glass containers (C) from a deadplate (12) of a I.S. glass container forming machine to a conveyor (14) that runs transversely to the array of containers on the deadplate and serves to transfer the containers for further processing. The apparatus comprises a swivel portion (16 or 116) that is oscillatable in an arc of approximately 90° and a head (18) that is carried by the swivel portion and is reciprocable relative thereto, the head carrying an elongated bar (20) with a spaced plurality of pocket-defining fingers (22) that extend from the bar. The sweepout further comprises independently operatable first and second coaxial reversible electrical motors (30, 28), an output shaft (32) of the second electric motor (28) passing through an annular output shaft (56) of the first electric motor (30). Reversible motion imparted to the annular output shaft of the first electric motor causes oscillating motion of the swivel portion of the sweepout apparatus.

Abstract: A device (1) to feed work pieces in steps, for example within a press (2), using two gripping rails (3) that can be moved back and forth in the feed direction, that includes at least one feed traverse (8) that moves perpendicular to itself with which to uniformly feed and return the gripping rails (3). Coupled to this traverse is at least one tilt arm (9) that is driven by a servomotor (11) whose tilt motion is converted to the perpendicular motion of the feed traverse (8) and thus into the feed and return motion of the gripping rails (3). There can also be two tilt arms (9) arranged in a mirror-image fashion.

Abstract: A work conveying system eliminates gravitational deflection of an extended articulated arm of a vertical mover. The conveying system includes a horizontal mover which carries the vertical mover and a work holder for delivering a workpiece to various apparatuses without dislocation. In conveying a workpiece horizontally, the vertical mover folds compactly to minimize air disturbance. Plural arm elements of the articulated arm overlap and are connected together in an alternate manner at their respective end portions, and the articulated arm is extended and contracted by pivotal movement of the arm elements, driven by a single drive unit. The horizontal mover is movable in an arbitrary horizontal plane within the upper ceiling space within the clean room. Shafts in the articulated arm and a rotary drive unit in the work holder have hollow interiors which are intercommunicated and at a negative pressure.

Abstract: Flat articles are taken over from a supply device supplying the products e.g. in the form of an imbricated stream and, for creating groups, are transferred to a conveying-away device. Thereby the supply direction and the conveying-away direction are angled in the horizontal plan view. For the transfer of the articles devices are used having a circulating conveying organ with laterally protruding gripper arms and grippers arranged on the gripper arms. The circulation track of the conveying organ extends in a take-over direction through a take-over zone and in a transfer direction through a transfer zone and represents a deflection between take-over and transfer zone.

Abstract: A low pressure blower operated airknife having a housing with an elongated primary air discharge orifice for directing a narrow width curtain of air. The airknife includes an air-augmenting shroud which defines auxiliary discharge orifices on opposite longitudinal sides of the primary air discharge orifice such that air discharging from the primary discharge orifice creates a low pressure condition adjacent the auxiliary air discharge orifices for drawing additional air through the auxiliary discharge orifices which augments the velocity and volume of the discharging air current without the necessity for increasing the air inlet pressure or blower size. The shroud may take alternative forms, including pairs of wings disposed on opposite sides of the primary discharge orifice or hollow structures that surround the airknife housing. The airknife further is adapted for low pressure direction and application of air laden particles, such as preatomized liquid particles.

Abstract: An exciter mass assembly for vibratory processing equipment includes an exciter frame and at least one resilient member connecting the exciter frame to the vibratory processing equipment. A motor is supported by the exciter frame so that the exciter frame and motor define a frame center of gravity. The motor includes a rotating shaft defining a shaft center of gravity. The prime mover is positioned with respect to the exciter frame such that the shaft center of gravity is substantially coincident with the exciter mass center of gravity, thereby to minimize movement of the exciter mass assembly in unintended directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for monitoring a tubular belt conveyor system, comprising the following: a conveyor belt consisting of an elastomeric material, especially with embedded tie rods, the conveyor belt being closed to form a tubular belt by overlapping its longitudinal edges so as to form an overlap area; other system parts, i.e., a driving drum, a tail pulley, support rollers, guide rollers, supporting structures and optionally, other parts. The inventive device is characterized in that the device for monitoring the overlap area of the tubular belt is provided with an optoelectronic system. In the event of a deviation from the desired conveyor belt overlap, the optoelectronic system initiates a correction of position by means of the guiding rollers. If the corrective measures are not taken within a certain period, the tubular belt conveyor system is automatically disconnected.

Abstract: A conveyor for conveying bulk material includes a conveyor loop (2) having an upper section forming a transport deck (5) extending along a transport path and a lower return section. The conveyor loop (2) includes an array of pins (7) and connections (8, 9) interconnecting the pins (7) and an array of carrier beams (10) each extending transverse to the array of pins (7) and connections (8, 9). A side barrier (11) above and along a side of the transport deck (5) for restraining bulk material from moving laterally off the is formed by an array of side barrier plates (24; 124). The side barrier plates (24; 124) are each fixedly connected relative to axes (35) of a pair of the pins (7). Leading and trailing ends (36) of successive side barrier plates (24; 124) are in at least close proximity of each other.

Abstract: A conveyor belt is formed of an elastic fabric which includes elastic conductive fibers. The elastic conductive fibers are formed by helically winding the conductive fibers around elastic yarn forming the elastic fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding shoe sorters and methods of using those sorters. One or more pluralities of the shoes are interposed between the conveyors lateral edges and can be orderly advanced in lines. Controllers activate or deactivate the diverters which direct the sliding shoes toward one or more receivers, and the diversion of the shoes can result in the egressing of an item away from the conveyer. The receivers can be provided with rediverters to redirect the shoes toward the interposed sliding shoes. Items advanced by the conveyor may have a code placed about them, and after a code has been placed about the item to be sorted, a paradigm or paradigms responsive to the code can be created to orchestrate activation or deactivation of the diverters and/or the rediverters.

Abstract: A door post-attachable housing for a mezuza scroll, has a base component for attachment to a door post and a cover component, the base and cover delimiting a compartment for housing a mezuza scroll. The base component is provided with fasteners for separate attachment thereof to a door post and with an open top compartment extending into the housing compartment to retain and support the mezuza scroll in rolled-up configuration. The cover component is provided with arms or recesses corresponding to opposing recesses or arms on the base component for removable engagement of the cover component with the base component. The cover component is provided with an outer surface and wall surfaces extending therefrom towards the base component to delimit the housing compartment and to cover the scroll and at least a major portion of the base component.

Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard defining in its interior a pocket into which an illustrative leaflet or the like is inserted during the manufacture of the box which, advantageously, is shaped in such a manner as to facilitate the insertion of the products to be contained in the box and to enable the leaflet to be easily extracted from the already finished box.

Abstract: A wet sheet package, in which wet sheets (2) used in wiping dirt off baby's body or the like are packaged, comprises a stack (1) of wet sheets (2), a hermitic packaging bag (3) storing the stack (1), a wet sheet takeout opening (4) formed in said packaging bag (3), and a cover unit (8) mounted on the opening (4) side of the packaging bag (3), wherein the cover unit (8) is mounted on the packaging bag (3) from outside through a pressure sensitive adhesive (10). With the package thus constructed, high speeds for production can be easily attained, the decrease of yield due to positional deviation of the cover unit (8), etc., can be prevented, and low cost, easy and efficient production is possible.

Abstract: A storage container for storing optical discs, the storage container having a support ring that defines a disc storage area and a plurality of holding members that securely retain a disc in the disc storage area, each holding member having a base connected to the disc storage area and a disc supporting wall having a retaining lip that limits the movement of the disc when the disc is placed in the disc storage area. The holding member being flexible so as to facilitate the insertion and removal of a disc from the disc storage area. In another embodiment of the invention, the storage container further includes a pair of release buttons placed diametrically opposed to one another to facilitate the removal of a disc from the disc container.

Abstract: A golf iron head protector including a tubular member of cylindrical or polygonal shape to be inserted into the golf bag, nine or ten pipes for holding the shafts of nine or ten golf irons, said nine or ten pipes being fixed to the outer surface of the tubular member so that the axes of the pipes are oriented in parallel with the axis of the tubular member, and being fixed to the outer surface of the tubular member at predetermined intervals so as to be disposed in an approximately ring-shape in plan view, and nine or ten band shaped head supports for supporting the nine or ten golf iron heads so as not to bring them into contact with each other by clamping the golf iron heads to the tubular members, said head supports being provided to portions of the outer surface of the tubular member located obliquely above the nine or ten pipes.

Abstract: A socket holding device having a body with a plurality of socket-receiving members affixed thereto. Each of the socket-receiving members has a generally tubular configuration with an open top and a closed bottom. A slot extends from the open top toward the closed bottom along each of the plurality of socket-receiving members. A magnet is positioned in the closed bottom of each of the socket-receiving members. A plurality of sockets of different sizes are respectively removably received in the plurality of socket-receiving members so as to be physically accessible from outside of the socket-receiving member through the slot. The socket is magnetically releasably retained by the magnet.

Abstract: A toothbrush sanitizing assembly having a detachable toothbrush and receptacle. The receptacle is preferably cylindrically shaped with a closed base, an open top and a sidewall that extends from the base to the top. A receptacle cover is an integral part of the toothbrush and is attached to the neck of the toothbrush. Mateable threads, a snap fit mechanism or other type of detachable fastening means are positioned near the top of the receptacle sidewall and on the receptacle cover. A hook is positioned at the distal end of the toothbrush handle and/or on the receptacle sidewall for hanging the assembly in a vertical position. A flat receptacle base also allows the assembly to be free standing on a flat surface. In use, the brush head is immersed in a liquid antiseptic contained in the receptacle by fastening the cover to the receptacle with the detachable fastening means.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a wrapper about a floral grouping wherein the wrapper is a sleeve or sheet of material having a cinching tab or strip of bonding material or both and optionally a detaching element such as perforations for detaching a portion of the sleeve or sheet of material and a reservoir disposed in the interior space of the sleeve. The cinching tab is attached near one end of the sheet or sleeve. The cinching tab has a bonding material disposed thereon which, when the cinching tab is pulled tightly about the wrapper, causes the wrapper to be crimped and tightly bound about the stems of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement, the arrangement characterized by: an outer carton (12); a plurality of supporting inserts (14, 16, 18) within the carton, the inserts being supported against inner walls of the carton, the inserts being maintained in a spaced apart relationship with one another and having one or more passage means therein (20, 22, 30) each passage means being adapted to provide support for articles held in the packaging arrangement and one or more of the inserts (14, 16) being adapted to hold and provide support for articles of different dimensions.

Abstract: A container and a method of assembling a container which cleanly and conveniently disposes of used feminine products. The container is manufactured from a sheet, normally of paper treated to be water resistant. It is folded and sealed about itself to form a triangular container, with a wide opening along one side. The opening is sealed with a releasable sealing agent. Once used, the container can then be folded into a small, convenient package which can easily be carried in a purse, and disposed of at the user's convenience.

Abstract: A box includes a front panel and a rear panel connected by side panels. The box further includes at least one opening and an associated closing system. The box may optionally contain an object whose cross-section is such that it is substantially in contact with at least one of the panels adjacent the opening. The closing system may include a lid part formed, for example, by folding a continuation of one of the panels. A flap may be formed from a continuation of the lid part, thereby allowing the flap to be positioned between the object and the front panel when the lid part is in a closed position. The flap may be provided with a free edge having outline configured to assist interposition of the flap between the object and the front panel. The box may be used for packaging a case such as a lipstick case.

Abstract: A package of strip material includes a plurality of stacks of the strip side by side where each strip forms a stacked fan folded supply of the strip which is spliced to or arranged so that it can be subsequently spliced to a next adjacent strip for supply of a continuous strip from the package. The side by side stacks are simultaneously built up from the bottom by moving a carriage back and forth below a stationary bottom surface of the stacks with the strips supplied side by side through a slot in the carriage. The stacks are supported side by side as they are built up by rigid side walls of a chute or rectangular container into which the package is to be packaged for transportation. Splice tail portions extend from the strips and are supported or arranged so that they are ready for splicing when the package is completed before transportation. Transfer of the completed stacks is effected simultaneously by a slip sheet arrangement or by moving one of the belts of the carriage as an ejection belt.

Abstract: A pop-up container, including four side panels, a top panel and a floor panel constructing a close structure. At least one of the side panel has a zipper that allows the pop-up container to be open sufficiently wide such that one can easily store or access clothes in the container. The walls of the container are made of flexible and foldable material. At least two opposite panels comprise foldable perimeters with tension-loop frames so that the pop-up container can be collapsed into a flat piece and received in a carrying bag. The pop-up container further comprises a hanger bar detachably connected to the container for hanging clothes. The hanger bar may be supported from the ground to provide additional support to the hanger bar and container to prevent from bowing or buckling of the container. A method is also provided in which an enclosure is formed by un-coiling a plurality of panels each having a tension-loop frame with the panels being joined together to form the enclosure.

Abstract: Apparatus for separating a fiber suspension is provided including a housing with an upper chamber in the upper portion thereof, a rotor rotatably mounted in the housing, a first rotary screen mounted for rotation with the rotor and dividing the housing into a first screen chamber and a first accept chamber, a second screen radially outward from the rotor defining a second screen chamber, the diameter of the first rotary screen being less than that of the second screen, the first rotary screen being located within the second screen, an inlet, a reject outlet, at least one accept outlet and a stator within the first rotary screen including at least one pulse member for creating a pulse within the first rotary screen, the diameter of the housing being less than the diameter of the second screen and the first rotary screen being separated from the second screen chamber and located at least partially within the second screen chamber.

Abstract: A rotating sorting device for sorting packaged goods has one or more linear supply conveyors and a plurality of removal locations arranged circularly about a central axle. One or more linear removal conveyors are positioned between the central axle and the removal locations and are arranged substantially radially. The linear removal conveyor rotates continuously about the central axle. The linear supply conveyor is positioned above or below the linear removal conveyor and has an end portion in a conveying direction of the linear supply conveyor. The end portion has an incline extending downwardly or upwardly toward the linear removal conveyor. A distribution control device controls the linear supply conveyor, the linear removal conveyor, and the removal locations.

Abstract: A rack for storing unique fork lift extension members. The rack and extension members are designed and arranged in a manner to permit the extension members to be easily positioned on and removed from the tines of a fork lift without manual involvement. The storage rack is constructed of rugged metal to withstand the rigors of the warehouse or loading dock environment. The extension members are also constructed of metal and are fashioned with a unique U-shaped end or heel.

Abstract: A block holding device for holding a plurality of concrete blocks in a uniform manner as the blocks are made on a block maker. The device comprises a support that includes a planar elongated member having a ninety degree bend therein such that a first portion and a second portion are defined. The elongated member has an inner surface and an outer surface with respect to the bend. A plurality of brackets is attached to the inner surface of the second portion. Each of the brackets has a W-shaped configuration. A first layer of blocks may be stacked on the brackets in a first direction and a second layer of blocks stacked in a second direction such that the blocks are supported in a stacked orientation.

Abstract: A slide assembly for slidably mounting a computer server unit to a rack. The slide assembly includes a stationary member and at least one slidable member slidably mounted thereto. A front bracket is mounted to a front end of the stationary member and a rear bracket is mounted to a rear end of the stationary member. Both the front and rear brackets include a plurality of mounting pins and a spring element. The mounting pins are positioned within holes in the rack columns and the spring element applies a bias force against the rack column to hold the slide assembly to the rack.

Abstract: A support frame for receiving external electrical devices, having a base frame on which two vertical supports are fastened, which are arranged parallel at a distance from each other and each of which has a first profiled leg. The first profiled legs face each other, project into the installation space formed by the supports and have at least one row of attachment receivers cut in a division pattern. In order to retrofit such a support frame for different fastening size systems, each one of the supports has at least one second profiled leg, which has a row of attachment receivers cut in the division pattern and which projects from the support facing away from the installation space. The division pattern of the first profiled leg is different from that of the second profiled leg. The supports are fastened on the base frame in two installation positions, which are rotated by 180° around the longitudinal axes of the supports.

Abstract: A display rack stand for a hairbrush has a base plate and support bars standing upright from opposing ends of the base plate in a manner of being removably connected to the opposing ends of the base plate, a support panel of a bridge shape which is positioned between the support bars and connecting and supporting opposing upper ends of the support bars, and hangers removably connected to holding grooves of the support panel to hold certain items like a hairbrush thereon in an arranged manner. The display rack stand is easy to assemble and disassemble, and therefore, it is capable of not only increasing packing and transportation efficiency, but also increasing display effectiveness and space utilization greatly.

Abstract: A merchandising display shelf track device for receiving a row of articles for sliding movement therealong has non-planar front face members connected to a base wall and top stop members. Racking forces exerted on the top stop members and front face members are transferred through the non-planar face members to the base wall to minimize racking.

Abstract: A storage system including a shelf and bracket item holder where the item holder is supported upon a planar panel. The shelf has two end edges and two shelf-brackets which include a substantially circumferential flange, a receptacle portion for receiving one of the end edges of the shelf, and an upper panel catch and a lower panel catch projecting outwardly from a same side of the circumferential flange in aligned spaced relation to one another. A cantilevered lock-release latch is positioned adjacent to the lower panel-catch so as to project from an end of the circumferential flange toward the lower panel-catch. When each of the upper and lower panel-catches are inserted through and occupy a corresponding one of the perforations in the panel such that each of the lock-release tabs of the lock-release latches engages the outer surface of the perforated panel thereby deflecting the lock-release latches away from the perforated panel, the shelf and brackets are moved relative to the perforated panel.

Abstract: An expandable clothes support structure (10) including a base member (20) provided with a top panel (24) having a hollow collar element (25) dimensioned to receive the lower end (31) of a main support post member (30) provided with a plurality of movable support units (13). Each support unit (13) includes a main support arm member (60) pivotally secured on one end (61) to the main support post member (30) and having an extension arm element (63) telescopically received in the other end (62) of the support arm member (60) such that a lip (64) on the extension arm element (63) may be disposed at different lateral distances from the main support post member.

Abstract: A door painting rack holds one or more doors for finishing by a painter. A base member has a lower support pin and a stop while an extension extends upwardly from the base member. An extension arm extends outwardly in fixed fashion from the extension arm and has a spring-loaded upper support pin located thereon, the upper support pin facing and aligned with the lower support pin. A door is positioned between the two support pins. A portion of the base member, the extension arm, and the extension support may each be telescoping in appropriate fashion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a construction machine in which a plurality of winches are arranged to be overlapped vertically at a rear part of an upper rotating body. Therefore, a space that the winches occupy is reduced, so that the space of the upper rotating body can be utilized effectively, and a radius of rotating rear end can be reduced.

Abstract: A method of assembling a heavy duty mobile crane having a load handling boom that has a boom base section and other component parts. The method includes positioning the component parts adjacent said crane, such as on a truck, raising the parts from the truck bed in sequence with a self-contained lifter associated with said base section, lowering and placing each part in a position adjacent ground level for connection to said crane, and then connecting the parts to the crane so as to provide a complete working crane. The method applies particularly to assembling the boom sections and connecting them to the crane. Extension sections of the boom are handled by placing them at ground level and preassembling the sections to form an upper boom, and then connecting the upper boom to the base section. The method steps are reversed to disassemble the crane. The method also includes transporting the crane to a work site with the boom base section connected to the mobile crane.

Abstract: A retortable all-plastic closure having a generally circular top portion and a generally cylindrical downwardly depending skirt. The top portion has upper and lower surfaces. The lower surface of the top portion forms a circumferentially extending ridge that projects downwardly. The ridge forms a first structural wall. A second structural wall is formed in the top portion adjacent the first wall. A flexible liner made from a thermoplastic elastomer is bonded to the lower surface. The portion of the liner covering the first structural wall forms a downwardly extending liner wall. The portion of the liner covering the second structural wall forms a top liner wall. The diameter of the downwardly extending liner wall is greater than the diameter of the top of the container neck inner wall to which the closure is applied so that the container neck compresses substantially the entirety of the downwardly projecting liner wall.