Abstract: An electro-hydraulic power steering apparatus includes: a motor having a rotational shaft and provided with a bearing for rotatably bearing the rotational shaft; a hydraulic pump disposed at one end of the rotational shaft of the motor and driven by the motor; a first elastic body for supporting the bearing; and a second elastic body for pressing the bearing in an axial direction.

Abstract: A power steering system includes: a first drain passage for draining an oil pressure from a first oil passage, a second drain passage for draining the oil pressure from a second oil passage, and a pair of a first and second switch valves. When one of the first oil passage and the second oil passage is so pressurized by an operation of a reversible oil pump as to have an increased internal pressure, the pair of the first switch valve and the second switch valve allow the following: i) closing one of the first drain passage and the second drain passage which one is connected to the oil passage having the thus increased internal pressure, while ii) opening the other of the first drain passage and the second drain passage which other is connected to the oil passage that is so depressurized as to have a decreased internal pressure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an earphone device, comprising: a clip-on member, coupled to a connecting base having a door via a resilient repositioning mechanism, wherein a chute is disposed at the bottom of said connecting base; a connecting member, having a sliding element coupled to said chute such that said sliding element slides in said chute; and an earphone, coupled to said connecting member via a positioning mechanism such that said earphone rotates in an angle range.

Abstract: A cutout portion is formed in the vicinity of a speaker (vibration generating source) on an attaching plate. The cutout portion is arranged in an arc shape to be concentric around the speaker. Preferably, the cutout portion is filled with a filler, and a fold-back portion folded to the rearside is given at an edge of the cutout portion.

Abstract: An acoustic attenuator includes an intake air duct having an intake air duct opening leading to an outside environment and a blower fan opening leading to a blower fan. Air is drawn through the intake air duct opening towards the blower fan and a primary reflecting panel disposed in the intake air duct. The primary reflecting panel is configured to reflect sound propagated from the blower fan away from the intake air duct opening.

Abstract: A muffler device, in one preferred embodiment, having four barriers therein. Each barrier functions to form an within which the exhaust stream can be partitioned and redirected. Eventually, the exhaust streams are once again recombined and expelled from the muffler. The partitioning and reassembly of the exhaust streams provides sound attenuation while increasing the horsepower of the engine and without resulting in any build up of unignited fuel.

Abstract: A step ladder stabilizer for mounting behind the front step portion and having two adjusting legs which adjust as a slide lock moves vertically within a slot attached to the rear of the ladder steps. When not in use, the ladder stabilizer closes flush against the back of the ladder steps. An alternate embodiment includes a ladder stabilizer for an extension ladder comprising an extending leg and a stabilizer arm with the top of the extending leg attaching to a slide lock that slides along a channel mounted on the side of the ladder. Bolts passing through expansion inserts hold the channel onto each side of the ladder.

Abstract: A lifting frame has a stationary vertical mast (outer mast 1), at least one telescoping lifting mast (inner mast 3), and a lifting carriage (4) movable on the lifting mast. At least one hydraulic line (5) installed on the lifting frame discharges at the lifting carriage (4). When the lifting frame is in the retracted position, the hydraulic line (5) forms a loop (S) which is open on top. The hydraulic line (5) is guided in the vicinity of the loop (S) by a tensioning pulley (6) that dips from above into the loop (S). The tensioning pulley (6) is fastened to a pulley carrier (7). The weight of the pulley carrier can be used to generate a bias force that is exerted on the hydraulic line (5), or drive means connected with the pulley carrier (7) can be provided.

Abstract: A weight compensation system and a method of operating the system for compensating eccentric loading of an elevator car vertically movable in an elevator shaft. The elevator car has spring-mounted rollers engaging guide rails and the system includes sensors detecting a position of the elevator car relative to the guide rails. A control unit is connected to the sensors and a hydraulic compensating system for controlling movement of liquid to compensate for the eccentric loading of the elevator car.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to achieve a new solution for allocating landing calls to the elevators in an elevator group so that the control call received by each elevator changes as seldom as possible. This is achieved via genetic allocation by using the allocation option selected in the preceding instance of allocation as one chromosome in the starting chromosome population in a new instance of allocation.

Abstract: A display system for an elevator includes: a speed detecting device that detects a speed of an elevator car; a position detecting device that detects a position of the car; an operation control system that outputs speed information, stop floor information, and car position information based on a speed detection signal and a position detection signal; and a display device that displays a plurality of floor names using a display control device based on the speed information, the stop floor information, and the car position information so that the plurality of floor names are displayed on a display unit in a continuous manner on a circumference of a predetermined shape, and displays the plurality of continuously displayed floor names so that display positions of the plurality of continuously displayed floor names are moved on the circumference of the predetermined shape in proportion to a moving speed of the car.

Abstract: The device for automatically resetting the emergency brake on trains, allows the railway staff to maintain control over the train, above all in critical situations, so that the said train can be moved far enough to bring it out of a tunnel or a dangerous situation. The device essentially comprises a handle designed to control the brake, a rotary plate, designed to rotate under the control of the handle and a couple of levers, a main piston which slides inside a couple of chambers designed to realise the automatic resetting of the brake, a tank for storing the air to be used for resetting the device after its activation connected to the main conduit which is used to stop the train, and resetting and monitoring means.

Abstract: Wheel-bearing and brake-disk unit designed such that forces (deformations) when the rim is being screwed on largely avoid resulting axial run-out in the brake disk. The bearing flange to which the rim and pot-shaped part of the brake disk are attached has first fastening openings and a larger diameter in the regions of the first openings and a smaller diameter between adjacent first openings. The pot-shaped part of the brake disk has second fastening openings and a larger diameter in the regions of the second openings and a smaller diameter between adjacent second openings.

Abstract: A tension applying device including a housing in which are mounted a primary shaft, a main shaft, a pinion shaft, and a load-member sheave shaft. A ratchet handle is associated with the primary shaft for imparting rotation thereto when pumped by a user. Rotation of the primary shaft causes rotation of the main shaft which, in turn, is imparted to the pinion shaft and to a load-member sheave mounted on the load-chain sheave shaft. Rotation of the load-member sheave then applies tension to the load member which, in turn, is connected to a desired application. The tension applying device further includes a plurality of drive mechanisms for achieving different mechanical advantages between the ratchet handle and the load-member sheave, thereby allowing a desired input force to attain a desired output force. Further, the load on the tension member may be used for automatically switching between the plurality of drive mechanisms and for a load limit lock-up.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a brake mechanism of a disc brake received in a caliper and a method for controlling the force amplification for the brake mechanism. The brake mechanism comprises a lever actuated by a brake actuator. The lever is acting on a cross bar by means of an intermediate part. The lever and the intermediate part have a line of contact moving along a circular arc during an application stroke of the brake mechanism. The cross bar of the brake mechanism is closely guided and is only moveable in the thrust direction and in the tangential direction of the brake disc. The force amplification of the brake mechanism is adapted to the force characteristics of the brake actuator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical brake with self-boosting by means of a wedge mechanism. An actuating force is exerted on the friction brake lining via toothing sets that mesh with one another. By means of an engagement angle of the toothing sets, a favorable force introduction angle of the actuating force on the friction brake lining can be attained. In addition, by using a nonround gear wheel and/or a non-straight rack as the toothing sets, flaring of a caliper upon braking and an infeeding motion of the friction brake lining transversely to a brake disk can be compensated for.

Abstract: An axial setting device having two discs (24, 29) which are rotatable relative to one another, which are supported coaxially relative to one another and between which there are guided balls (35) in pairs of ball grooves (34, 39) whose depth varies across the circumference. One of the discs (24, 29) is axially supported and one is axially displaceable against elastic returning forces of first spring (33). At least one of the discs can be driven by a motor (11) via a gear drive. During the return movement of the discs (24, 29) after the balls (35) have reached their end position in the ball grooves, which end position is defined by the greatest groove depth, a second spring permits overshooting of the drivable disc (24) together with the disc (29) supported with respect to rotation against elastic returning forces of the second spring.

Abstract: A method of securing a shim against a first side surface of a backing plate, wherein the shim and the backing plate together comprise a subassembly for use in a brake assembly, the method comprises the steps of: stamping the first side surface of the backing plate so as to form a first extending pin and at least a second extending pin spaced apart from the first extending pin, each of the pins being integrally connected to the backing plate, and stamping the shim so as to form a first aperture and at least a second aperture spaced apart from the first aperture whereby a respective edge circumscribes each aperture, wherein the position of the at least two extending pins is based at least in part on the position of the first and second apertures or the position of the first and second apertures is based at least in part on the position of the at least two extending pins; coupling the shim against the first side surface of the backing plate and aligning the first aperture with the first pin and aligning the seco

Abstract: A centrifugally activated device for controlling the speed of movement of an elevator cab includes the capability of controlling upward and downward movement. A first stopping device is associated with at least one elevator sheave. A second stopping device preferably is supported on an opposite side of the same sheave. The second stopping device preferably includes centrifugally activated components such as a latch member that moves from a first position into a second, stopping position responsive to an undesirably high speed of upward movement of the elevator cab. The centrifugally activated components preferably include a latch member that is rotatably supported on the sheave and has an engaging member at one end that engages a cooperating stop surface near the sheave to prevent the sheave from further rotation upon the sheave reaching an undesirably high rate of rotation.

Abstract: A brake shoe for braking a cable such as during speed limitation of an elevator. The brake shoe includes a shoe body supporting a brake lining facing the cable to be braked. The brake lining has at least two lining regions formed of different materials providing different effective braking properties during simultaneous contact with the cable.

Abstract: The invention provides a magnetorheological piston and damper assembly. The piston includes a piston body including at least one bypass port and an annular gap formed therein. The bypass port is in fluid communication with the annular gap. The bypass port includes a longitudinal portion extending substantially parallel to a piston longitudinal axis, and a bend portion extending substantially away from the longitudinal axis. The annular gap is spaced apart from the longitudinal portion and extends substantially parallel to the piston longitudinal axis. During operation, fluid flows through the bypass port and annular gap. The damper assembly includes a rod and a housing including the fluid carried therein. The piston is slidably carried in the housing and operably attached to the rod.

Abstract: A temperature responsive valve assembly for a gas spring includes a valve body, a seal, a bi-metal valve and a locking member. The valve body includes a flexible radial member defined along the outer periphery of the valve body. Each radial member includes a radially inward extending tab which engages the outer diameter of the locking member. The construction allows the temperature responsive valve assembly to be essentially “snapped” together. The locking member further includes axial spring feet which provide axial pressure upon the bi-metal valve to maintain engagement with the valve seat.

Abstract: A piston is guided with freedom of axial movement in a damping medium-filled pressure tube, the piston dividing the pressure tube into a working space on the piston rod side of the piston and a working space on the side away from the piston rod. The medium can flow in either direction through a fluid connection between the two working spaces of the pressure tube, in which connection an adjustable damping valve for the incoming flow is provided for when the piston rod is traveling inward. The outgoing flow side of the valve is connected at least to the working space on the piston rod side of the piston and a compensating space. The adjustable damping valve can be controlled by way of a sidestream inside the fluid connection between the working space on the side away from the piston rod and the working space on the piston rod side of the piston, the adjustable damping valve having a sidestream channel leading to the compensating space.

Abstract: A motor vehicle strut and a rod guide assembly for the same. The strut includes a body, a rod slidable within the body, and a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a housing assembly with a compliant member positioned adjacent a sleeve. An aperture is formed within the housing assembly. A bearing receives the rod, is positioned substantially within the aperture, and engages the sleeve. At least one seal is positioned substantially within the aperture. A seal cover and a retainer are operably attached to the housing assembly. Lateral movement of the rod causes deformation of the compliant member.

Abstract: A piston is guided in an axially displaceable manner sealed off from a closed cylinder via an annular seal radially surrounding it, and divides the cylinder interior into a working space near the piston rod and a working space away from the piston rod. The two working spaces are filled with a hydraulic fluid. The piston has a one-sided piston rod which extends through the working space near the piston rod and is guided in a sealed manner to the outside through an end closing wall of the cylinder. A first valve can be opened under high pressure to connect the working space away from the piston rod to the working space near the piston rod. A second valve can be opened under high pressure to connect the working space near the piston rod to the working space away from the piston rod. A volume-equalizing chamber for receiving the amount displaced from the working space away from the piston rod, which is greater than the amount displaced from the working space near the piston rod.

Abstract: A vibration-reducing apparatus mounted to a machine that vibrates during operation. The apparatus includes a spring and mass combination tuned to a natural frequency of oscillation substantially equal to the fundamental frequency of the machine's vibration at operating speed. The apparatus also includes at least one additional mass and spring combination tuned to a natural frequency of oscillation substantially equal to another harmonic, such as the second harmonic, frequency of the machine's vibration at operating speed. Thus, the apparatus absorbs the machine's vibration, resulting in a quieter, smoother machine.

Abstract: A carrying case comprises an enclosure defining an accessible interior and an organizing assembly. The organizing assembly includes an organizing panel disposed in the interior and a plurality of accessory modules removably attachable on the organizing panel. The accessory modules are configured to hold objects to be carried in the carrying case and are removably attachable on the organizing panel at various selected positions. A method of using the carrying case involves transporting the carrying case while the removably attached accessory modules are fixed on the organizing panel in the selected positions, detaching a selected accessory module from the organizing panel and removing the detached accessory module from the interior to permit use of the object held thereby.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular constructed multifunctional system. According to the invention, the modular constructed multifunctional system is endowed with the following characteristics: an input (E) and an output (A); a drive element (2) in the form of a hydrodynamic element (3), comprising a drive side (6) which can be coupled in a torsion-proof manner to the input, and a driven side (7) coupled to the output and at least one primary wheel and a secondary wheel (9); a switchable coupling (5) between the input and the output; a free wheel (F) arranged between the driven side of the drive element and the output; a brake device (13) for stationary support and braking of the secondary wheel on a housing (15); the switchable coupling is embodied in the form of a running friction coupling; a drive element, a braking element and a free wheel are incorporated into a modular unit.

Abstract: A drive power transmission device is disclosed having a drive mechanism for transmitting a drive power between first and second rotary members rotatable relatlve to each other, by the operation of an electromagnetic type dutch mechanism which brings a friction clutch into connection. A magnetic path generated around an electromagnet of the electromagnetic type clutch mechanism includes a clutch magnetic path in which a magnetic flux passes to reciprocate plural times across th friction clutch, and diamond-like carbon surface treatment is given on a part or all of the friction contact surfaces of the friction clutch to form a hard amorphous carbon film thereon. Thus, the transmission device can be constructed using a smaller number of the outer and inner plates for the electromagnetic type clutch mechanism, so that it can take a small construction with a longer durability life.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes means for rotating a second rotational member integrally with a first rotational member, the means for rotating includes a collar member installed near the second end of the operating spring, and at least one braking member rotatably disposed generating biasing force containing an element in a radial direction relative to a circumferential slidable contact surface of the collar member. The braking member includes an engaging portion configured to engage the second edge of the operating spring therewith.

Abstract: In a torque releasing device, a bearing is composed of an angular contact ball bearing, raceway surfaces of which are applied with a pre-load in order that the occurrence of fretting at the bearing during torque transmission may be prevented. Thus is ensured that the torque is securely released.

Abstract: A viscous fluid coupling includes a housing rotatably supported to a drive shaft of an engine. An operation plate set in the housing divides a space of the housing into a reservoir and an operation chamber. The operation plate has a communication hole communicating the reservoir and the operation chamber. A rotor fixed to the drive shaft is disposed in the operation chamber. A valve mechanism installed to the operation plate to close and open the communication hole according to ambient temperature of the housing. A driven wheel fixed to the housing is located between the operation plate and the rotor. A torque transmitting section includes a first annular projection concentrically formed on the driven wheel and a plurality of second annular projections concentrically formed on the rotor. The first annular projections are overlappedly adjacent to the second annular projections so as to establish fluid coupling therebetween through the viscous fluid.

Abstract: In an automotive transmission, with a closeable and separable clutch, which is in the form of a disk clutch, wherein the disk carrier exhibits, distributed about the circumference of a cylindrical segment, disk-facing alternating axial grooves and axial projections, and on one axial end is connected with a hub via a drive plate, and wherein for transmission of torque a connection fixed against rotation is established between the drive plate and the disk carrier via a plug-in gearing, in which teeth arranged radially at the outer circumference of the drive plate engage in corresponding radial recesses in the disk carrier, thereby characterized, that the drive plate is connected with the disk carrier axially free of play, in that the recesses of the disk carrier are in the form of open-ended cutouts, through which the first teeth (load teeth) of the drive plate pass radially and lie against with their axial inner sides, and in that axially outside the disk carrier exhibits a form-fittingly supported securing ri

Abstract: A separator plate useful in a wet-type multiplate clutch is provided on a friction surface thereof with elongated asperities extending with regularity in a predetermined direction. Peak portions of the elongated asperities, said peak portions being to project toward a counterpart member when the separator plate is assembled in the wet-type multiplate clutch, have been removed to form elongated plateaus. The separator plate can be manufactured by fixedly mounting a blank for the separator plate on a work support, forming elongated asperities with regularity in a predetermined direction on one of opposite surfaces of the blank by a grinding wheel, and then removing peak portions of the elongated asperities, said peak portions being to project toward a counterpart member when the separator plate is assembled in the wet-type multiplate clutch, to form elongated plateaus.

Abstract: A clutch disk for a friction clutch includes a friction lining carrier and at least one friction lining element, which is connected to the friction lining carrier for rotation in common with it, and which can shift in the circumferential direction relative to this carrier against the pretensioning effect of a restoring arrangement. The disk also includes a friction device, which generates a frictional force acting in opposition to the displacement of the friction lining element relative to the friction lining carrier.

Abstract: A shift lever device for a motor vehicle is disclosed with a shift lever being operated in a longitudinal and transverse direction. A stop device is disposed in either a vertically or horizontally and vertically oriented track adjacent the shift lever so that in one condition, the shift lever is prevented from movement out of the P shift range and in another condition, the shift lever is permitted to move from the P shift range to one of the N shift range, the R shift range and the 3 D shift range. The shift lever is also prevented from “N” position into “R” position, if the vehicle speed is too high by a reverse gear lock-out device.

Abstract: Banknotes are classified by determining their spectral characteristics in respective areas using diffusely-reflected light from the banknote and/or light transmitted through the banknote. In addition, the surface condition of the banknote is detected by using specularly-reflected light. Preferably, the same transmitter is used to generate the light which is diffusely-reflected and specularly-reflected.

Abstract: A reverse vending apparatus for plastic jars having a jar receiving station and a jar identification station, wherein the apparatus includes means for receiving and supporting a jar by or through the neck of the jar, is described. Use of the neck of a jar avoids the problem of how to receive and support the different shapes and configurations of jars. The reverse vending apparatus preferably includes a reward system, whereby following despatch of all the completed jars by the consumer, suitable means provide a reward and/or receipt confirming the number of points, tokens and/or money earned by the reverse vending of the consumer.

Abstract: A compact fare paying device has a housing for receiving a monetary member and at least one verifier unit in the housing for determining the authenticity of the monetary member. A storage device such as a safe can receive the monetary member or a return device can return it to the user. A control unit can compute the monetary value of the monetary member and compare the monetary value to a stored required fare value. If the monetary value is greater than the fare value, the monetary member can then be translated to the return device. If the monetary value is less than the stored fare value, the monetary member is stored for a predetermined time period to enable the user to deposit the required fare. If it is not deposited within the predetermined time period, the temporarily stored monetary value is translated to the return device.

Abstract: A gaming machine is provided with a cabinet; a door (3), provided on the front face of the above-mentioned cabinet; a bill insertion slot (529), provided on the door (3); and a bill guide plate (52A), which extends outwards from the lower end of the bill insertion slot (529) and is for guiding a bill into the bill insertion slot (529). The bill guide plate (52A) has a plurality of substantially rectilinear slit openings (521) formed in rows. Even when a drink or other foreign matter is spilled onto the bill guide plate (52A), it can be prevented from getting on the various devices inside the cabinet via the bill insertion slot (529) and thus breakage of the various devices can be prevented.

Abstract: A safety device for a passenger conveyor such as an escalator or a moving walk having an improved safety performance and a simple configuration. The safety device separately detects the forward and upward displacements of a combplate beam 12 with respect to a supporting beam 13 with a single safety switch actuated by a switch actuating member having first and second actuating portions to stop an operation of the passenger conveyor. Thus, the improved safety performance and a simple configuration can be achieved, and a combplate made of aluminum alloy can be used.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a people conveyor (2) with a rotating passenger transport band (4), at least one balustrade (6) arranged to the side of the passenger transport band and a base panel (8) at the transition between the passenger transport band and the balustrade, wherein a gap (10) is located between the passenger transport band and the base panel, and wherein the base panel essentially extends vertically upward from the gap. This people conveyor is characterized by the fact that a deflector (12) is provided which is constructed in one piece with the base panel and horizontally overlaps the gap by a certain length, wherein the deflector is arranged in such a way that a predetermined minimum vertical spacing between the deflector and the passenger transport band is observed.

Abstract: A diagnostic system with a handling system that has a loading bay to receive and hold a plurality of carriers. An identification device is configured to identify an identifying feature of the carriers to determine the type of contents loaded on each carrier. A transporter transports the carriers from the loading bay to a first or second location depending on the determined type of contents on each carrier. The transporter has random access to the plurality of carriers in the loading bay. A diagnostic process is conducted using the contents. A carrier, such a for reagents, has one or more holding portions, at least one of which can be moved or rotated with respect to the body of the carrier for mixing or stirring the contents of a container coupled therewith. Also, a retention member can be associated with a positioning device, such as a carousel, to lock and unlock the carrier with respect thereto.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing loads before the injection thereof on a sorting machine, consisting of trays which pass in front of an injection system comprising conveyors for moving the loads towards an injection site, a synchronization conveyor for positioning a load in order to place it on a tray, a device for injecting a load from the synchronization conveyor onto the machine and a cell for detecting the position of the loads at the exit of the synchronization conveyor. When a load passes the cell, the synchronization conveyor and the injection device are reversed and accelerated slightly to a top speed of VAR, SO that the load returns to obscure the cell; the reverse movement is maintained until the cell is no longer obscured; and the synchronization conveyor is moved forward and accelerated slightly to a top speed of VAV until the cell is obscured.

Abstract: A sorter conveyor having cross-belts for supporting and discharging article is disclosed, wherein the cross-belts are driven by interaction between a rotor moving with the cross-belts and stationary electric stator parts, wherein the rotor is arranged separate from the cross-belt and is connected to a drive roller with a transmission. Further is disclosed such sorter conveyors having tilt-trays driven by interaction between rotors moving with the tilt-trays and stationary electric stator parts, as well as such sorter conveyors which are driven along the stationary track by means of stationary linear motor stator parts interacting with the reaction means. Lastly, rotors and the manufacture of such motors are disclosed.

Abstract: A tray turner for a conveying system which includes a conveyor for moving trays having hand openings on two opposite sides. A tray sensor detects whether the trays are properly oriented, and a turning station is located downstream from the tray sensor for turning those trays which are not properly oriented. The tray sensor detects the proper orientation by moving an arm along the adjacent side of the tray as it moves past the sensor to detect the hand opening and identify the half tray in an incorrect position. The turning section receives signals from the sensor and moves a tray rotator pin into the path of the nearest corner of a mis-aligned tray for momentarily intercepting such tray and moving it angularly 90 degrees into a position in which such tray is facing in the correct direction. The mis-aligned half trays abut against the rotator pin. There is a longitudinal guide immediately upstream from the tray rotator pin.

Abstract: A system and method is described for transporting articles, in particular for transporting container holding baggage pieces. At least two endless conveyor belts are sequentially arranged to define an upstream conveyor belt and a downstream conveyor belt for transport of articles in a transport direction from the upstream conveyor belt to the downstream conveyor belt. The conveyor belts are driven by drive-motors, in particular asynchronous motors, with the rotation speed of each drive motor being regulated depending on the weight of the articles located on the conveyor belt associated with the particular drive motor. The drive motors can be controlled by adjusting the frequency and/or voltage of the supplied electric power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production line (1) for assembling and/or processing components (3) transported on workpiece holders (2), incorporating several conveyor sections (5, 6a, 6b, 6c) disposed one after the other, each of which has at least one separate forward feed mechanism (15; 51) which is independent of the adjacent conveyor sections (5, 6a, 6b, 6c) and at least one co-operating guide mechanism with two oppositely lying guide tracks (20), along which the workpiece holder (2) disposed between them, incorporating guide elements to provide a height and lateral guiding action, can be moved and positioned.

Abstract: A transfer system includes transfer lines (L) each of which forms a closed loop and has transfer-in stations (S1 and S3) and transfer-out stations (S2 and S4) for assembling parts to a work, while circulating the work along the transfer line (L); and a work and part transfer passage (51) for transferring the work and the parts. Transfer-in stations (S1 and S3) and the transfer-out stations (S2 and S4) are disposed at each of the longitudinal ends of each of the transfer lines (L). Sub-transfer-passages (521 and 522) branching out rightward and leftward from the work and part transfer passage (51), are disposed along longitudinal sides of the transfer lines (L). With this layout, a plurality of the transfer lines (L) can be disposed in a required minimum space, while securing a smooth supply and discharge of the works and parts with respect to the plurality of the transfer lines L.

Abstract: In one form, a conveyor belt cleaner is provided that is particularly well-suited for high temperature applications. The cleaner includes a blade mount that has a layback arm mounting the cleaning blade and which can simultaneously deflect horizontally and vertically via changes in the radius of curvature of a lower arcuate portion connected thereto so as to minimize stress on the blade mount. The layback arm extends toward the conveyor belt at an acute layback angle relative to the immediately upstream belt surface. In another aspect, a belt cleaning system is provided including a plurality of resilient blade mounts that absorb the energy of impacts with the cleaning blade so as to allow for controlled release of the impact energy upon bringing the blade quickly back into scraping engagement with the belt. Preferably, two of these resilient mounts are associated with each blade in the belt scraping area and the others at ends of an elongate support laterally spaced from the scraping area.