Abstract: Blanking device in a cutting machine for plate elements in a sheet, such as a paper, cardboard or plastic sheet, which had been previously cut into several blanks that are maintained together in the sheet by a number of nicks: a lower tool, an upper tool movable toward the lower tool, a plurality of telescopic pressing devices below the upper tool and outward of the blanks, and plurality of punches aimed to remove blanks from the sheet during vertical motion of punches. The punches each have a suction cup linked to a vacuum or pressure source able to generate a change in the air pressure inside of the suction cup by a distribution network. The suction cups hold the blanks starting before separation of the blanks from the punches. A method to bring the device into operation in the above sequence of operations.

Abstract: A bracket for properly locating a lower blanking tool with respect to a pull-out frame during a blanking operation in a carton die cutting machine. The bracket is mounted on the inner side of a side rail for the lower blanking tool and includes a projecting spring member releasably engageable within a groove formed in the top side of a corresponding cross rail of the pull-out frame. The bracket also includes a projecting datum member engageable with the inner side of the pull-out frame's cross rail to aid in positioning the lower blanking tool on the pull-out frame.

Abstract: In a method and a system for determining the feeding sped when bandsaw cutting a workpiece, the tough pitch TP of the bandsaw blade is determined in a first unit (6) depending on the shape and dimensions of the workpiece. In a second unit (12) feeding depth per tooth is determined depending on properties of the workpiece material and the width of the bandsaw blade. The bandsaw blade velocity BS is determined in a third unit (22) from the width W of the workpiece and the hardness of the workpiece material, whereafter the cutting time T is determined in a first calculating unit (30) from the height H of the workpiece, the feeding depth per tooth, the tooth pitch TP and the blade velocity BS. In a second calculating unit (32) the feeding speed MH for the bandsaw blade is then determined by the equation MH=H/T. A computer program, when executed on a computer, performs this determination of the feeding speed when cutting a workpiece with a bandsaw from supplied input data.

Abstract: A mandrel support is held along the centerline of a tube being processed by one or more forms attached to the rod at spaced points. Each form includes rubber rollers providing for low-friction movement of the tube thereover. The tube rests on a table comprising two parallel round steel bars which can be variably spaced apart.

Abstract: The severing machine for the cutting of elongate products comprises a plurality of disk-shaped blades (23A) rotating about respective shafts, and a rotating feeder (11) which takes the products (L) from a loading zone (53) and feeds them to the rotating disk-shaped blades, which subdivide each product into a plurality of cut articles (R). The rotating feeder has a plurality of staggered seatings (15A, 15B, 15C) for the products, in which the products (L) are subdivided into cut articles. Two or more unloading members arranged side by side (16A, 16B, 16C) are also provided, into which the cut articles are sequentially unloaded.

Abstract: A clamping arrangement is provided for a slitter and/or hole punch for a plastic film processing machine. The punch can be unitarily formed on a base member, and mounted on a block that is affixed to the end of an actuator rod. A double-acting pneumatic cylinder actuator serves as the reciprocating mechanism for the punch. A hold-down clamping mechanism includes an apertured clamping plate and frame that surrounds the punch and is spring-driven using a compression spring mounted over the shaft or rod of the actuator. The compression spring compresses on the upstroke, and assists the cylinder on the downstroke.

Abstract: A scalable coolant conditioning unit (SCCU) is designed to accommodate removable modular pumping units (MPU's). The MPU's may comprise one or a plurality of pump/pump motor combinations. The MPU's are connected to coolant supply and discharge mechanisms by an insertion facilitation mechanism comprising an automatic coupling assembly and an isolation valve mechanism and are placed into and removed from the SCCU body with the aid of a seating mechanism. MPU's are added to an operating SCCU as needed to support increased heat loads of electronics frames. A plate heat exchanger is physically integrated within the expansion tank, reducing volumetric requirements for the SCCU and is sized to accommodate the maximum heat load.

Abstract: A miter cutting arrangement for a cutting machine includes a platform support arm longitudinally mounting to a cutting head support bracket, a platform pivot arm transversely extended from the platform support arm, a head platform pivotally connected with the platform pivot arm to support a motor, a miter supporting unit which includes a miter support provided at an outer side of the head platform and a miter stopper provided at an outer end of the platform pivot arm to block the miter support when the head platform is rotated at the slanted position, and a locker device for selectively locking the cutting head at the normal position and the slanted position.

Abstract: A circular saw blade, consisting of a supporting body (1) and a plurality of cutting tips (2) which are inserted into the supporting body (1) such as to be distributed over the circumference and have a front rake face (2a) and a rear bearing face (2b) and also a cutting edge forming a pitch circle diameter (F), having a chip space (3) formed in front of each cutting tip (2) and a plurality of expansion slots (4) which are arranged such as to be distributed over the circumference, extend radially inward, have an essentially triangular terminal configuration (5) with a center (Z) lying inside the curve path and originate at the root of the chip space (3), is distinguished by the following features:

Abstract: The saw blade (1) includes an elongated body (2) having a longitudinal edge and defining a plane of main extension (6). A plurality of protrusions (4) each is located in the region of the longitudinal edge and each includes a seat (12). A plurality of form bodies (5) each is made of hard cutting material, has a cross section (15) and is connected to one of the seats (12). Each cross section (15) of the form bodies (5) in the plane of main extension (6) at a side facing the respective seat (5) is limited by a line (16) in the form of a circular arc, and at a side facing away from the respective seat (5) it is limited by a front line (17) of a surface (18). The line (16) in the form of a circular arc and the front line (17) enclose a wedge angle (22) which is less than approximately 90 degrees, and they are designed and arranged to form a free angle (23). A plurality of cutting portions (10) each extends approximately transverse with respect to the plane of main extension (6).

Abstract: A guitar or applicable musical instrument which has been improved to enhance string energy. The improvement includes the integration of side materials and structural spanners to maintain the integrity of the instrument under load of string tension. The invention improves ampliphonic efficiency by protecting the resonating surface of the instrument's soundboard from compression and distortion caused by the instrument's resistance to load under tension of strings. My invention also stabilizes the harmonic mode of the neck as it rocks in and out of the sound hole area, and decreases loss of string energy. By stabilizing the neck and body structure, the invention also creates an improved integration of the instrument to preserve a long-term consistency in the neck alignment to the body, eliminating the need to realign the neck to maintain playable string height for the musician as the body shifts and the sound hole compresses over time.

Abstract: A device that can be easily placed on and removed from an acoustic, stringed instrument, such as an acoustic guitar. When placed on a guitar, the device amplifies and clarifies the sound of the guitar, thereby allowing the guitarist to obtain quality sound and high volume. In addition, the device enables the guitarist control the timbre or sound characteristics of the guitar.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing music files, includes a link process unit which links a number of input music files with one another in consideration of a correlation of the music files, and a music file storage unit which stores the music files linked with one another through the link process unit. Accordingly, the music files can be reproduced in an order predetermined in consideration of the correlation of the music files, or in an order designated by a user.

Abstract: A waveform data processing apparatus has a bus that transfers data signals representative of waveform data. A plurality of transmitting nodes transmit the data signals to the bus. A plurality of receiving nodes receive the data signals from the bus. A clock generator generates a word clock signal at each sampling period. A controller is responsive to the word clock signal for conducting a session of transferring the data signals within a sampling period, such that the transmitting nodes sequentially transmit the data signals in an order predetermined by the controller so as to avoid collision of the data signals within the sampling period, and each of the receiving nodes selectively admits a necessary one of the data signals outputted from the transmitting nodes and processes the admitted data signal within the sampling period.

Abstract: A reactive armor element for protection against a shaped-charge warhead, comprising a casing fitted with an outer metal cover plate, and at least one explosive matrix extending between the metal plates. The explosive matrix comprises a substantially flat carrier plate formed with a plurality of compartments formed by adjoining divider ribs, with explosive material embedded between the ribs.

Abstract: An autonomous weapon system including weapon (9) and weapon mounting system (7, 8) operable to point the weapon (9) in accordance with input control signals. The weapon system includes a sensor (2) to acquire images and other data from a target zone and an image processor (3) to process acquired image data and identify potential targets (1) according to predetermined target identification criteria. Targeting system (4, 5) provides input control signals to the weapon mounting system (7, 8) to point the weapon (9) for firing at potential targets (1). A control system operates targeting system (4, 5) and fires the weapon (9) at selected targets (1) according to a predetermined of rules of engagement. The rules of engagement include combat, peacekeeping or policing scenarios. Remotely located operator (10) may amend the rules of engagement, or override the control system as required.

Abstract: An air pressure actuator has a partition wall provided on one of a slider and a guide shaft to form two cylinder chambers between the guide shaft and the slider. Intake/exhaust systems are connected with the two cylinder chambers for supplying a compressed air into the cylinder chambers or discharging the same therefrom. Two servo valves including a large capacity servo valve and a small capacity servo valve are respectively connected with the intake/exhaust systems. A position detector for detecting the position of the slider is provided on the slider. A control device receives the detection results of the position detector and a position instruction value, to select the large capacity servo valve or the small capacity servo valve in accordance with an acceleration or deceleration zone and a constant speed zone of the slider, and to control an opening degree of a selected servo valve.

Abstract: A reduced icing valve for an gas-driven motor and a reciprocating double diaphragm pump is provided having a shiftable valve for alternatively supplying a motive gas through first and second supply ports to opposed first and second power pistons in opposed motive gas chambers, respectively, and for effecting alternating exhaust of the chambers. The shiftable valve is provided with an insert that deflects, away from the shiftable valve, air entering from each of the bypass valves until the bypass valves are fully actuated by the exhaust gas from the motive gas chambers. The shiftable valve is further provided with bypass valves independent of and intermediate the shiftable valve and each of the first and second motive gas chambers for bypassing the shiftable valve by exhaust gas from the motive gas chambers. The bypass valves are further actuated in an opposing direction by a supply source of motive gas to the chambers.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus comprising a body (1) containing a cylinder wherein is mounted sliding an impact piston (1) of a tool, the motion of the piston being controlled by a distributor (15) which, arranged coaxial to the impact piston, is mounted inside a distribution box (3). The distribution box (3) comprises a part axially overlapping the piston (1) and arranged concentric thereto, and the distribution box (3) defines with the piston a control chamber (13) which, successively put under the high (9) and the low (12) pressure of the fluid, communicates through a passage (16) arranged in the distribution box (3) with a chamber controlling (14) the movement of the distributor (15), to generate alternately low pressure and high pressure.

Abstract: A controlling and computing device performs the steps of: differentiating a slider position represented by a position detection signal fed from a position sensor, and calculating the velocity of the slider, differentiating the calculated velocity so as to calculate an acceleration: using a slider target position, the slider position, the velocity and the acceleration to calculate position instruction values to be fed to two servo amplifiers; performing a computation on the respectively calculated position instruction values, so as to compensate for a pressure change which has occurred in each of pressure chambers due to a change in the position of a pressure receiving plate in a cylinder chamber; and producing the respectively compensated position instruction values to the two servo amplifiers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake force transmission device for a brake force amplifier with an elastic reaction element (7), an input body (22), with an associated working surface (d4), an output body (24), with an associated working surface (d4), with a first transfer ratio, defined by a working surface ratio, actively dependent on the reaction element (7). The aim of the invention is to provide a means, of simple construction, where possible arranged in the form of an assembly, which gives the driver of a motor vehicle increased support when high braking force is required. According to the invention, means (2,4, 6,11) are provided, which reduce the reaction force supplied to the input body (22) by a certain proportion, after a certain pressure in the reaction element (7). The driver is thus given additional support and a relatively reduced increase in input force is required for a further increase in output force.

Abstract: In a rotary fluid machine including pistons (37) reciprocally received in cylinders (33) provided in a rotor (27), and vanes (44) fitted in vane grooves provided in the rotor (27) for reciprocal movement, the rotor (27) includes a rotor core (31) which is supported on a rotary shaft (21) and in which the cylinders (33) are accommodated, and twelve rotor segments (32) separated in a circumferential direction and fixed to surround an outer peripheral surface of the rotor core (31); and each of the vane grooves (43) is defined between the adjacent rotor segments (32). Thus, the dimensional accuracy of the vane grooves (43) can be enhanced without need for a special accurate working or processing.

Abstract: A robotic arm comprises a plurality of interconnected segments which are flexible relative to each other to permit the arm to be bent. A connection part is provided at each end of the arm for electrical connection with a selected docking station. The robotic arm can be moved between a first and a second docking station by bending the arm such that the second end of the arm is connecting to the second docking station and then disconnecting the first end of the arm from the first docking station. In this way the robotic arm can be moved around a network of docking stations.

Abstract: A variable diameter cylinder made from a sheet having first and second edges that are opposite to each other and that slideably connect with each other to form a helical joint of a cylinder such that sliding the edges of the sheet along the joint varies a diameter and length of the cylinder. When marked with a scale, the cylinder acts as a measuring device that is both highly accurate and easy to use. A helical-based scale can be used alone, or a linear scale can be used in combination with a Vernier scale.

Abstract: The invention concerns nanoporous carbon membranes which have been synthesized by pyrolysis of selected polymers on porous substrates to produce thin mixed matrix carbon film with pores for separation of small molecules.

Abstract: A membrane-based process for separating mixtures of target gases if the gas mixture also contains C3+ hydrocarbon vapors. The process uses gas-separation membranes having a base membrane and a coating layer. The base membrane incorporates a selective layer made from a polymer selective between the light gases to be separated. The coating layer comprises a fluorinated polymer capable of protecting the base membrane from C3+ hydrocarbon vapors and liquids.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method and apparatus for vaporization injection of large volumes of liquid sample (substance to be analysed+solvent) introduced by means of the needle of a syringe onto a heated vaporization chamber which is part of an injector applied to a device for gas chromatographic analysis, the sample being sent in form of a liquid band travelling through said vaporization chamber at high speed until reaching stopping and vaporization means positioned adjacent to the inlet of a capillary to collect the vapours. In order to inject large volumes without modifying the vaporization chamber and without samples parts losses, in splitless mode, a drawing up of the sample vapours from the vaporization chamber into said capillary is made by means of a local action of volume contraction, caused by recondensation of at least the solvent vapours in this capillary, said capillary being in the form of a pre-column with no stationary phase, maintained at low temperature at least during the injection.

Abstract: An air cleaner assembly for an internal combustion engine and process for eliminating fuel emissions from passing into the atmosphere. The air cleaner assembly includes a housing comprising a filter element situated therein, an outlet, and an inlet; and an adsorber panel disposed within the housing, wherein the adsorber panel comprises a pollutant treating material and a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for continuously deaerating a liquid. The method comprises the step that the liquid is led into a closed container (1) so that a liquid surface (7) is formed within the container (1). The space above the liquid surface (7) is under vacuum. The method further includes the step that a gas is led into the liquid at a level below the liquid surface (7). The invention also relates to an apparatus which comprises a closed container (1). The container (1) has an inlet (5) for the liquid which is to be deaerated, as well as an outlet (6) for the liquid which has been deaerated, both placed in the lower region of the container (1). The container (1) further has a connection (13) to a vacuum pump (14) placed in the upper region of the container (1), as well as an inlet (15) for a gas placed in the lower region of the container (1).

Abstract: An air purifying filter includes a modified enzyme immobilized on a surface of a carrier. The modified enzyme has been modified with a bonding agent that improves bonding. The surface of the carrier has not been rendered to be water repellant prior to immobilizing the modified enzyme on the surface of the carrier. The bonding agent improves bonding of the modified enzyme to the carrier.

Abstract: The oxygen concentrator of this invention includes a pair of chambers each containing a piston which is reciprocated slowly by a computer controlled reversible fluid pressure pump between an advanced position for moving room air through a molecular sieve bed to strip nitrogen from the air and deliver oxygen enriched air to a patient, and a retracted position to back-flush the sieve bed with oxygen enriched air and exhaust the nitrogen rich air to the atmosphere. In one embodiment the pistons are moved by piston rods reciprocated in piston rod cylinders by the fluid pressure pump, and inlet air is delivered by a small air fan to the space between each piston and associated molecular sieve bed. In a second embodiment the pistons are moved by a rack and pinion drive.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cooking appliance comprising a shell (4) and a control knob (7) mobile relative to the shell (4) which comprises a heating element and bears a removable hot plate fixed on the heating element by at least one means (1) and releasable by moving said means (1). The invention is characterised in that the appliance comprises a lever (8) forming a crank-shaft assembly pivoting about a pin (12) whereby it is fixed to the shell (4); one part of the lever (20) co-operates with the knob (7) and another part (19) drives the locking means (1) when the knob is stressed and acts on the lever (8).

Abstract: A bread maker having upper and lower rollers, a baking tray, a housing forming an oven chamber, a door attached to the front of the housing, a baking tray detachably mounted in the oven chamber, and a sensor. The sensor senses whether the baking tray is mounted in the oven chamber. The sensor is mounted in at least one of the housing and the door and moves back and forth a predetermined distance depending on contact with the baking tray. A sensing switch which senses the movement of the sensor.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing individual dough products, comprising the steps of conveying a continuous dough sheet along a travel path, engaging a first die cutter with a first portion of the dough sheet to cut a first portion of the peripheral shape of at least one dough product, then conveying the continuous dough sheet along the travel path and engaging the second die cutter with the first portion of the dough sheet to cut a second portion of the peripheral shape of at least one dough product.

Abstract: A brewing machine suitable to deliver beverage enhancing component to a beverage precursor is described. The brewing machine may be used to dispense a ready-to-drink tea beverage having superior aroma, flavor and color characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and unit for the transport of rice, in particular to the continuous pneumatic transport X of rice in a rice mill. Sensors for the measurement of the humidity and the temperature of the transporting air are arranged in the transport lines and the actual value can be adjusted to match a set value by means of suitable regulators.

Abstract: Device and method for washing eggs, wherein the device generally comprises, one or more containers adapted to at least temporarily hold one or more liquids; one or more egg supporting members adapted to support the eggs and to allow the liquid to flow around the eggs when the egg supporting member is at least partially in the container; and one or more gas inlet members adapted to introduce one or more gases into the liquid.

Abstract: A drive pinion is arranged concentric with crankshaft, and an intermediate gear that meshes with the drive pinion is arranged concentric with an intermediate pinion that meshes with a main gear. The invention provides a drive device for a mechanical press with a two-step speed reduction mechanism for driving a slide of the mechanical press comprising: a drive pinion provided concentrically with a crankshaft; a main gear mounted on said crankshaft; intermediate gears meshing with said drive pinion; and intermediate pinions meshing with said main gear; wherein a plurality of said intermediate gears and said intermediate pinions are concentrically provided with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a press plant (10) with a press (12, 90) of pressure cell type, into which a tray device, which defines a space intended to receive a workpiece and, optionally, a forming tool, is insertable. The tray device comprises a tray plate and a tray frame. The tray frame is adapted to independently withstand, at least in certain portions loads applied during the pressing operation. The tray device is divisible into at least an upper part and a lower part. The invention also relates to a method and use of a tray device in a press plant.

Abstract: A marking device (10) comprises a frame (1) (of frame plates (12, 14)) to which are fixed first and second motors (16, 18). A carriage frame (40) is pivoted in the frame about a screw axis (22). A marking head (30) is mounted on the carriage frame for movement in a direction parallel the screw axis. A drive screw (20) is rotationally mounted in the frame along the screw axis and is driven by the first motor (16). The carriage frame is journalled on said drive screw to permit said pivoting about the screw axis. The marking head is driven by rotation of the screw, the carriage frame being pivoted by the second motor.

Abstract: A stencil printer of the present invention includes a print drum around which perforated part of a stencil or master is to be wrapped. A master making section make a master and includes a cutter for cutting the stencil paid out from a roll. A master discharging section removes the master wrapped around the print drum and then discharges it. A deciding device determines, on the turn-on of a power supply, whether or not the power supply has been turned off during an interval between the time when the stencil paid out from the roll starts being perforated and the time when the cutter cuts the stencil. When the deciding device determines that the power supply has been turned off during the above interval, the master discharging section discharges the master present on the print drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing media deposition in predetermined locations comprising at least one blocking cap connected to a pressurized squeegee head is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for partially printing a circuit board is disclosed. The method comprises inserting one or more blocking caps inside a pressurized squeegee head and printing with the pressurized squeegee head. In this way, defined areas on the surface of a stencil or screen, over which the blocking caps travel, are skipped. In another embodiment, a new method for manufacturing printed circuit boards is described, comprising placing a component on a circuit board, performing burn-in or testing of the component, partially printing attachment media on the circuit board with a pressurized squeegee head containing one or more blocking caps, and placing additional components on the circuit board. In one embodiment, the circuit board is sold or returned to the circuit board designer before performing the partial printing step.

Abstract: A screen frame (24) is detachably connected to a support frame structure (22,124,134) by locator pins (46, 118) and locator pin sockets (56,112,136). An elongated support arm (26) supports either a light box (34) or a work piece support (36) in a proper position relative to the print frame (24). The light box (34) and the work piece support (36) are interchangeable on the support arm (26).

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing media deposition in predetermined locations comprising at least one blocking cap connected to a pressurized squeegee head is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for partially printing a circuit board is disclosed. The method comprises inserting one or more blocking caps inside a pressurized squeegee head and printing with the pressurized squeegee head. In this way, defined areas on the surface of a stencil or screen, over which the blocking caps travel, are skipped. In another embodiment, a new method for manufacturing printed circuit boards is described, comprising placing a component on a circuit board, performing burn-in or testing of the component, partially printing attachment media on the circuit board with a pressurized squeegee head containing one or more blocking caps, and placing additional components on the circuit board. In one embodiment, the circuit board is sold or returned to the circuit board designer before performing the partial printing step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data carrier having a security element that is at least visually testable and has an embossing in at least a partial area, the embossing being a halftone blind embossing executed by inkless line intaglio printing, and to a method for producing the data carrier and a printing plate for blind-embossing a security element.

Abstract: A printing unit is comprised of a pair of cylinders, such as a forme cylinder and a transfer cylinder. These two cylinders, together with a third cylinder, form a printing site. The third cylinder is in contact with the transfer cylinder. The forme cylinder and the transfer cylinder are coupled together and form a drive system which is driven by a common drive motor during the printing process. Power is transmitted from the transfer cylinder to the forme cylinder. The drive system for the cylinder pair and a drive for the third cylinder are coupled to each other by a mechanical coupling for selective coupling and decoupling.

Abstract: Please add the Abstract Of The Disclosure as set forth on the separate accompanying sheet. That Abstract Of The Disclosure is essentially the same, in content, as the Abstract which is a part of the published PCT application WO 02/076742. No new matter is being added by the submission of this Abstract Of The Disclosure.

Abstract: A method for driving a printing press includes driving, in a printing operation, via a gear train by at least a first motor, at least one drum for advancing printing material and a printing-form cylinder, processing angle-of-rotation signals of the drum in a control device for controlling the driving of the drum and the form cylinder, and driving, in a printing-form production operation in the printing press, a printing-form cylinder by a separate motor. The method further includes, in an operation for producing the printing form, synchronously actuating the first motor and the separate motor by providing a gear allocated to the driving of the printing-form cylinder, and an adjacent gear allocated to the driving of the drum of the gear train, the gears being disposed relative to one another at the most out of contact with one another, and at the least barely in engagement with one another so as to exert a slight pressure on one another, and a device for performing the method.

Abstract: A system for continuous printing is disclosed. The system includes an unwind storing a roll of print media; a cutter which receives the print media and which cuts the print media into sheets of variable length; a sheet printer which receives the sheets of print media from said cutter, prints a design on each of the sheets and outputs printed-on sheets; an edge sensor which detects a leading edge of each of the printed-on sheets when output from said sheet printer; a rewind which receives the printed-on sheets output from said sheet printer; and a controller which receives an output signal from said edge sensor indicating the detection of the leading edge and synchronizes said rewind and the received printed-on sheets to cause a trailing edge and the leading edge of each successive printed-on sheet received by said rewind to be butted one to the other on the rewind.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing device for clamping two radially displaceable elements.