Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the parameterization of scanners for printed codes, in which in a preliminary phase a coding symbology is selected, in which character strings representing parameterization commands and parameters assigned to said commands are defined, these character strings are stored and a display menu of various suggested options is established for each command and; various parameter values. Furthermore, according to this process, at the time of the parameterization of a scanner, after selection of the various commands and parameters, the selected character strings are reassembled into at least one sequence of character strings of a length at the most equal to that of the scanning range of the scanners, each of said sequences is converted to obtain the corresponding graphical symbol, and each of these symbols is read by means of the scanners.

Abstract: A hand-held portable reader and labeling device for interrogating data storage cartridges of the type containing an in-built memory chip having information stored describing details of data contained on the data storage medium is disclosed. The reader-labeling device comprises a processor, random access memory, printer, display, keypad, operating system, transponder, receiver and battery power supply. By scrolling a menu display, key parameters describing a data cartridge can be accessed quickly and efficiently without the need to access the data storage medium itself. A cartridge media specific label may be rapidly printed for attachment to a data storage cartridge.

Abstract: A measurement probe 1 for a machine tool has a housing 4/5 incorporating a window 6 which allows the optical transmission or receipt of signals from/to infrared transmitters 12 or receivers 13. To obviate the need to mount the transmitter and receiver components on an external surface of the housing, they are surface mounted to a circuit board 8′.

Abstract: A multifunctional extractable card reading modular cartridge connectable to a wireless broad band network router comprises an adapter box; an extractable wide band router modular cartridge installed in the adapter box and having two connecting terminals. The two connecting terminals of the extractable wide band router modular cartridge are capable of being electrically connected to two connecting ports of a wireless extractable card reading route. A front end of adapter box further has a USB port and an IEEE 1394 port for connecting other external devices; the USB port and the IEEE 1394 port are extended into the extractable wide band router modular cartridge in the adapter box; and a rear end of the adapter box 2 is installed with a 2×5 port 21 and an IEEE 1394 port 22 for connecting external devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for secured access to applications of a chip card, bringing into operation instructions that provide information, at each point in time, on the rights, especially in terms of access to the chip card, of a software component or a hardware action performed in the chip card. In the case of each new software component and at each new hardware action, a register R of the microprocessor of the chip card stores a specific code that makes it possible to check the authorized nature of the operations of access to the memory of the chip card that are performed by the new software component or hardware action.

Abstract: A sheet-framed IC carrier has a sheet frame having an aperature, and a backing film with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one surface thereof which is adhered to the back surface of the sheet frame. An IC carrier having an IC module is secured in the aperature of the sheet frame with the adhesive layer on the backing film. When the IC carrier is removed from the sheet-framed IC carrier, no excessive load is exerted on the IC module and no projection remains on the peripheral edge of the carrier base.

Abstract: A combined flash memory card driver can be built in or externally connected to a computer or any other digital product to meet consumers' needs for data storage with the flash memory cards. The combined flash memory card driver provides a kind of universal socket suitable for SM, MMC, MS, and SD cards and another kind of universal socket suitable for Type I and Type II CF cards or Type I, Type II and Type III PC cards to access data in any of above flash memory cards. In addition to support all flash memory cards, shortcomings such as easy resulting in confusion, misunderstanding and damage caused in the conventional flash memory card drivers due to a design with three sockets and a transmission unit thereof combining IDE/ATAPI, USB, PCMCIA, and 1394 interfaces.

Abstract: A damper for allowing some degree of air flow (winter ventilation) through a roof mounted, conduit to aid in preventing the growth of black mold in an attic while aiding in heat retention during colder periods of the year. The low profile damper is comprised of a housing having a plurality of louvers pivotably mounted therein. A linkage strip interconnects the louvers together whereby a bimetal coil move the louvers in unison between their open and closed positions in response to temperature. The damper includes an air flow selector means that allows a “selected” closed position to be selected at which a predetermine volume of air is allowed to flow through the damper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air conditioner and a remote controller for the air conditioner, and aims at inhibiting a remote controller operation by a person other than a specific user. Therefore, the specific user previously operates an operation button 30 thereby inputting a set password 41 or the like with respect to a remote controller 1. A CPU 10 stores the input set password 41 or the like in a memory 40. When setting of the set password 41 or the like is carried out, the CPU 10 displays the purport that the remote controller is in a locked state on a display part 20. Even if a remote controller operation related to operation setting of the air conditioner is carried out, the CPU 10 invalidates the operation contents unless input of an input password or the like matching with the set password 41 or the like is performed.

Abstract: An expansion valve 1 comprises a housing 10 having refrigerant paths and a cassette unit 100. The cassette unit 100 comprises a flange 111 and a tube member 110 formed integrally thereto. An adjustment plate member 266 is mounted to the small-diameter end of the tube member 111 having steps, the plate member having an external thread 266a formed thereto. A bottom portion 46 of the inner bore of the housing for mounting the cassette is provided with an internal thread 46a. A head portion 121 of the lid member 120 of the cassette unit has a hexagonal shape, which enables the cassette unit 100 to be screwed onto the housing 10 using a tool such as a wrench.

Abstract: An apparatus for controllably focusing ultrasonic acoustical energy to a desired position within a liquid stream by manipulation of the shape of a wave generator used to propagate acoustic energy as well as by the selection of the shape of a chamber within which the acoustic energy is applied to the liquid. When the ultrasonic acoustical wave generator is excited, it applies ultrasonic energy to the pressurized liquid contained within the chamber as the liquid passes through the housing without mechanically vibrating the exit orifice.

Abstract: A fuel injector for use in a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine that includes a body, valve seat, closure member, orifice plate and metering device. The closure member and the valve seat define a sealing surface, located on a virtual circle defining a sealing diameter. The orifice plate includes a third surface, a fourth surface and at least one orifice, located on a virtual circle on the orifice plate defining a first radius and between the third and fourth surfaces. The metering device has first and second faces contiguous to a third face. At least one of the first and third faces are spaced from one of the first and second surfaces of the valve seat to define a plurality of passages. Each passage has an outlet located on a virtual circle defining a second diameter greater than at least one of the first and the sealing diameters.

Abstract: A fuel injector comprising a valve member which is engageable with a valve seating to control fuel delivery from the injector, an actuator arrangement and an amplifier arrangement for transmitting movement of the actuator arrangement to the valve member. The amplifier arrangement comprises a piston member with which the actuator arrangement is cooperable to apply a retracting force to the piston member, and a control chamber for fluid. The amplifier arrangement preferably comprises a mechanical coupling arrangement for coupling movement of the piston member to the valve member upon application of an initial retracting force to the piston member.

Abstract: A sprayer switching control system includes toggle switch structure incorporated into the main control handle of the sprayer and toggling spray sections sequentially so that each section changes condition in turn as the switch structure is operated. A reset switch located adjacent the toggle switch structure is operable to reset all the sections to a preselected operating condition. A first switch toggles section condition sequentially in a first direction along the sprayer boom, while operating a second switch reverses the direction. Such toggle operation is simple and easy to learn, and can be implemented without removing the hand from the control handle. To accommodate special skip patterns and shut off unused boom sections, individual section control switches mounted away from the handle to avoid handle clutter permit selective disabling any one or more of the spray sections.

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator is provided for controlling relative movement between first and second structures between which the actuator is mounted, for example between a boom and the base frame of an agricultural sprayer, while providing some resilience in the form of suspension. The actuator comprises a piston cylinder having a floating cushion piston supported within the cylinder end to support the piston within the cylinder in a retracted position at a prescribed spacing from the cylinder end. The piston can thus be deflected from the retracted position in either direction using a pressure relief mechanism so as to provide some flexibility to the actuator to accommodate the varying forces between the pair of relatively movable structures between which the actuator is mounted. The cushion piston requires no additional electrical switches or controllers and can be part of the hydraulic circuitry of the actuator so as to provide a simple, low cost actuator with integral suspension.

Abstract: A showerhead which automatically adjusts the outlet pressure of the water in accordance with changes in water pressure, and eliminates the operation of a faucet, thus enabling showers to be taken comfortably. The showerhead (1) spurts the water, which is flowing from a water source to the specified pipes, through the outlet holes (H) of the shower nozzle (5). The shower nozzle (5) comprises waterproof elastic materials such as silicon rubber or the like. The elastic surface of the shower nozzle (5) incorporates outlet holes (H) which can be enlarged and reduced in accordance with changes in water pressure inside the showerhead (1).

Abstract: A fuel injection nozzle is provided for a diesel engine. The fuel injection nozzle includes a nozzle body having a tip end portion, a top end portion having an opening edge, and a fuel inlet passage, a needle valve inserted in the nozzle body, and a bag-shaped rotary valve fitted with the tip end portion of the needle valve. The nozzle body has a first protrusion protruding from an inner peripheral surface toward a center axis of the nozzle body. The needle valve has a first guide groove being engaged with the first protrusion and a second guide groove. The rotary valve has a second protrusion protruding toward the center axis and being engaged with the second guide groove. This fuel injection nozzle may realize good combustion performance and good exhaust emission performance. Also the fuel injection nozzle may have a simple structure without increasing the size of the injector assembly.

Abstract: A method and system for spraying scale conditioning aqueous solutions onto opposite sides of a metal strip for scale conditioning is provided. The system includes a housing which defines a chamber through which the moving strip passes on the strip pass line. A nozzle maintenance station is provided which is disposed off the strip pass line. Sets of spray nozzles are provided and the sets are independently movable between the maintenance station and spraying portion on opposite sides of the strip. Thus, each set can be utilized independently to spray a strip or be worked on in the maintenance station without shutting down the line.

Abstract: A gun-like spray device having a spray nozzle assembly at the discharge end and a reciprocatably movable valve needle for controlling the liquid flow through the discharge nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes an orifice member which defines a liquid discharge orifice and a rigid valve seat for centering and precisely locating the valve needle in a closed position. An annular resilient sealing member is secured within the orifice member for engaging and creating a liquid seal about the valve needle separate and apart from the rigid seat when the valve needle is in a closed position. The spray nozzle assembly may be used with spray devices having different sized valve needles and includes a first rigid valve seat downstream of the resilient sealing member for receiving a relatively small diameter valve needle and a second rigid valve seat upstream of the resilient sealing member for receiving a relatively large diameter valve needle.

Abstract: A powdered material spraying device comprising a quantitative spraying device provided for a material discharge port of the powdered material storage hopper via a material feed valve, a cover being provided for the material feed port of the powdered material storage hopper. The spraying device includes a cylindrical body connected with the material discharge port of the powdered material storage hopper, an elastic membrane with a penetrating aperture provided so as to form a bottom of the cylindrical body at its lower opening end, and a dispersion chamber connected under the lower opening end of the cylindrical body via the elastic membrane. The dispersion chamber has a pulsating vibration air supply port for supplying a positive pulsating vibration air to the dispersion chamber and a discharge port. A bypass pipe is connected between the cylindrical body and the dispersion chamber and the powdered material is sprayed from a tip end of a conduit connected with the discharge port of the dispersion chamber.

Abstract: An electrostatic painting device in which spray coating may be carried out by keeping a spray distance of the electrostatic painting machine within an optimum distance range to provide good coating efficiency and to prevent a coating worker from extending unconsciously out of the optimum distance range. The electrostatic painting device includes an electrostatic spray gun (2) provided with a high voltage generation part (201) for supplying high voltage to an atomized painting material, a detection device (107) for detecting load current I which varies depending on a change of the spray distance L between the electrostatic spray gun (2) and an article (4) to be coated, a processing device (107) adapted to output an alarm signal when the detected load current falls below a threshold value, and an alarm (108) adapted to receive the alarming signal and provide an alarm indication.

Abstract: The carriage attachment includes a sheet metal frame bent to have a flat deck and angled splash guard. Two wheels are mounted on either side of the carriage frame. A spray nozzle is fitted underneath the carriage deck and a quick release coupling is used to connect the carriage attachment to the wand of a power washer. The wheels can be mounted to the carriage frame at different positions to adjust the height of the nozzle over the surface being cleaned. The carriage attachment allows the operator to maintain an upright posture while cleaning ground surfaces using a relaxed sweeping motion. The carriage attachment reduces operator fatigue by allowing the operator to simply guide the movement of the carriage attachment over the surface without having to stabilize the extension wand under the force of the pressurized water stream.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process and processor for reusing waste paint, rolling the waste paint between a pair of heated rotating drums 15 disposed opposite to each other in a rolling dryer 13 for dehydrating and drying the waste paint (rough drying step I), and accumulating the dehydrated and dried waste paint in a stirring dryer 21 while stirring the accumulated waste paint by a rotating grinding rotor 24 under cooling (holding step II), and drying and pulverizing the accumulated waste paint with the rotating grinding rotor 24 under heating (main drying step III). The process and processor bring about highly efficient processing of the waste paint.

Abstract: In a waste pulping apparatus, an impeller assembly comprises a rotating blade for pulping solid waste to form a slurry, the rotating blade having an axis of rotation, a base and a plurality of ears that axially extend away from the base. The impeller assembly also includes a sieve ring having axially opposed first and second ends, an inner cylindrical surface and an outer cylindrical surface, where the sieve ring encircles the base of the rotating blade at the first end so that a portion of the ears are radially spaced inside the inner cylindrical surface so that the ears rotate within the sieve ring. A plurality of pumping vanes are also provided for pumping the slurry, where each pumping vane has a pumping surface that rotates radially outside the outer cylindrical surface of the sieve ring. Preferably, the pumping vanes can be easily changed to allow for various head condition while providing a predetermined pumping capacity.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a dual coacting roller machine having a driven sprocket mounted onto a first roller shaft, a drive sprocket mounted onto a second roller shaft, and a pair of idler sprockets connected by a belt to the driven sprocket and drive sprocket, wherein one of the idler sprockets is mounted onto a mounting bracket connected to the driven sprocket, such that repositioning of the driven sprocket relative to the drive sprocket produces a corresponding repositioning of the mounting bracket and idler sprocket, such that the tension on the belt remains essentially the same.

Abstract: A winding machine for winding a strand onto a tubular support to form a strand package, and including a spindle on the which the tubular support is mounted for rotation therewith. A motor is provided for rotating the spindle. A reciprocating traverse mechanism, including a strand guide, guides the strand onto the tubular support at a predetermined traverse stroke and wind ratio. The traverse mechanism includes servo-motor for selectively starting and stopping reciprocating movement of the strand guide in accordance with the predetermined traverse stroke and wind ratio, and a programmable servo-controller accepts data inputs reflecting the desired traverse stroke and wind ratio and outputting data to the servo-motor reflecting the desired traverse stroke and wind ratio.

Abstract: A paper towel holder includes a base with a central aperture and a hollow spindle extending up from the base. A flexible disc is secured to the underside of the base and has a substantially flat bottom surface. A central aperture extends through the disc and communicates with the hollow interior of the spindle. A valve stem is slidably mounted in the spindle. The value stem will fall gravitationally into sealing engagement with portions of the disc surrounding the central aperture so that the central aperture is sealed. In this condition, any attempt to tilt or lift the paper towel holder will create a partial vacuum beneath the disc that will resist such lifting or tilting. However, the valve stem can be lifted up relative to the remainder of the towel holder to open the aperture in the disc. No partial vacuum will exist below the disc and the paper towel holder can be moved easily.

Abstract: Guidance of a gliding vehicle is disclosed. A method of the invention allows the range of the glide phase of a gliding vehicle to be maximized, while satisfying final flight path angle and aimpoint requirements. The method controls the time-of-flight of the gliding value to a desired value. The time-of-flight control can correct for winds, off-nominal launch conditions, and rocket motor variations, among other factors. Both time-of-flight control and range and cross-range maximization can be achieved by the inventive method, utilizing a compact closed-loop approach.

Abstract: An energy-absorbing connecting strut comprises a substantially straight rigid body with means of connection to two components which it links, and undergoing tensile/compressive stresses. The body comprising a buckling portion with a calibrated buckling load corresponding to a compressive load threshold, a hollowed portion housing a component absorbing energy by plastic deformation in compression, and a piston moving integrally with a rigid axial end part of the body. The body is configured so that under a compressive load greater than the compressive load threshold, the buckling portion deforms causing axial shortening of the connecting strut and movement of the piston with the rigid part, so that the piston crushes and plastically deforms the energy-absorbing component, limiting the load amplitude. The energy-absorbing strut may be used as a suspension strut of a main gearbox on the structure of a rotary wing aircraft.

Abstract: An lower skin portion structure is integrally molded by employing a front spar and a rear spar having rib posts, lower stringers, a lower skin prepreg, and lower rib chord prepregs, then an upper skin portion structure is integrally molded by employing upper stringers, an upper skin prepreg, and upper rib chord prepregs, then ribs are fastened to the rib posts and the lower rib chords of the lower skin portion structure by mechanical fastening device, and then the lower skin portion structure and the upper skin portion structure are coupled by fastening the upper skin portion structure to the front spar and the rear spar by fasteners and then fastening upper rib chords of the upper skin portion structure to the ribs by the mechanical fastening device, whereby a composite material wing is manufactured.

Abstract: A method for operating a satellite (10, 34) so that a predetermined amount of fuel is left to perform end-of-life maneuvers is provided. A first pressure differential is established between a first propellant tank (74) and a second propellant tank (76). Propellant is transferred from the first tank (74) to the second tank (76). The second tank is used for orbit maintenance. The first tank is used for end-of-life maneuvers. Propellant may be transferred between the tanks using a latching process so that a predetermined amount of fuel may be transferred from a non-empty tank to a full tank. Another way in which the propellant may be measured is to equalize the amount of propellant in each tank and using one tank to completion so the amount remaining is known.

Abstract: An Aircraft Escape (AEC) is designed for manned atmospheric or space vehicles having a fly away capability at any time during the flight of the parent aircraft. The AEC houses the crew, passengers, life support systems, aircraft flight controls, propulsion, navigation instruments, communications equipment, and deceleration devices to permit safe landing of the escape cabin on land or water. A rocket or mechanical device provides the means to actively separate the escape cabin from the parent aircraft during an emergency.

Abstract: An improved pack for parachutes for powered parachute aircraft breaks down to lie flat against the ground providing a staging area for folding the parachute and full access to the parachute to remove entrapped air. Flaps of the pack fold up around the parachute to create an enclosure. The pack may include attached bungee cords for tying it to the frame of the cockpit and may be part of a kit including line socks and frame attachment hooks.

Abstract: A payload deployment system is described that includes an external shell or tube within which an internal cargo unit is placed. The internal cargo unit encapsulates one or more payloads and seals the external shell or tube. Payloads are deployed in a two step process. The first step involves ejecting the internal cargo unit from the external shell or tube. The second step involves separating the internal cargo unit into two or more pieces in a controlled and, possibly, time-sequenced manner so as to deploy one or more payloads housed within the internal cargo unit. The internal cargo unit is ejected from the external shell or tube by a first separation device and the internal cargo unit is separated by a second separation device. Illustrative separation devices include, but are not limited to, pyrotechnic and clamp-and-spring devices.

Abstract: A flight control surface actuation system has a plurality of actuators attached to one or more summing levers. Each summing lever has an actuator output point that is attached to the flight control surface. The summing lever position corresponds with a sum of the positions of the actuators attached to it. If one of the actuators jams and becomes immovable, other actuators attached to the same summing lever as the malfunctioning actuator compensates for the malfunctioning actuator to bring the flight control surface to a neutral position. The summing lever makes it possible for flight control surface actuation systems to use actuators other than actuators having a bypass mode or any other features that prevent the actuators from jamming.

Abstract: A crossing gate arm comprises at least two generally tubular members having one end engagable with a portion of a crossing gate assembly wherein the opposite free end of the crossing gate arm has a part of one tubular member removed to impart flexibility to the free end.

Abstract: A water dispenser stand includes a floor stan having a storage chamber and an opening communicating with the storage chamber and with the outside, a frame for supporting a water bottle on top of the floor stand, and a storage arrangement supported within the storage chamber of the floor stand, wherein the storage arrangement includes a front holding bracket having an arc-shaped positioned at the opening of the storage chamber for substantially retaining an upper portion of the water bottle when the water bottle is received in the storage chamber, a rear stopper arm spaced positioned below the holding bracket, and a guiding body inclinedly extended from the holding bracket to the stopper arm for guiding the water bottle to slide into the storage chamber until a bottom side of the water bottle is stopped at the stopper arm so as to inclinedly support the water bottle in the storage chamber.

Abstract: A container with brackets secured thereto, for supporting adjustable legs for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position in which they support the container, is disclosed. The container, especially a five gallon bucket, is provided with a plurality of brackets for supporting at least three legs for pivotal movement between a first, retracted position and a second, extended position, with a lock for locking the legs in the extended position. Preferably, the legs comprise telescoping members with locks for locking the members in a variety of relative positions. The brackets have a container sidewall flange, which is positioned against a sidewall of the container, at least one container bottom flange, which is positioned against a bottom of the container, and two leg support flanges, which extend outwardly from the container sidewall flanges and a container.

Abstract: A furniture article of improved construction includes a furniture frame having a portion that is receptive of a bracket having a configuration that enables attaching a leg thereto in an adjustable way. Each of the legs that attaches to the furniture frame attaches to a single of the brackets. A plurality of the brackets can be attached to the frame. Each of the brackets has a slot that receives a connector (e.g. internally threaded nut), the connector traveling in the slot between inner and outer positions. A user can select the position of a leg relative to the furniture frame by attaching the leg to the nut using a threaded fastener for example, and sliding the nut and leg relative to the bracket and frame until a selected position is reached. Further tightening of the leg relative to the nut and bracket affixes the position of the leg relative to the article of furniture in the desired position.

Abstract: A cup holder insert for use in conjunction with a retractable cup holder tray is provided. The cup holder insert comprises a circular base having top and bottom rims interconnected by a side wall, the side wall having a notch area defined by a first and second wall interconnected by at least one spring element. The insert further comprises two stave elements connected to the top rim of the base by a first hinge element, the stave elements having a top and bottom portion interconnected by a second hinge element, the first and second hinge elements operating to enable selective concealment of the slave elements within the area formed by the side wall and the planes defined by the top and bottom rims of the base.

Abstract: An expandable holder for elevating and holding glass while the glass is being cleaned or cut is disclosed. The expandable holder includes a first member and a second member. Each of the first and second members has a first side which includes a plurality of bumpers attached thereto. The glass is placed on the plurality of bumpers and is retained thereon without the glass being scratched. The first and second members may be rotatably connected together. The first and second members are connected together so that the first side of the first member and first side of the second member lie in the same plane. The spacing between the first and second members may be adjusted. Each of the first and second members also has a second side where this side has a plurality of legs attached thereto.

Abstract: A brace for stabilizing a vehicle is provided. The brace includes a main tube including a first end and a second end and defining at least one first set of orifices. An extension tube is disposed in the main tube from the first end and defines at least one second set of orifices. The position of the extension tube is set by selectively aligning at least one set of orifices from the first set and at least one set of orifices from the second set and inserting a fastener through the aligned orifices. A vehicle anchor is removably connected to the extension tube and a footer is removably connected to the second end of the main tube. A method for using a brace to stabilize a vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A seat of a vehicle comprises an upper and a lower frame 10, 20 and a first and a second link 31, 32 of an X-shape disposed therebetween. A front end portion (one end portion) of a suspension spring 40 is locked to the lower frame 20, and a rear portion (the other end portion) of this spring 40 is locked to a slide member 50. An inclination cam face 52a of this slide member 50 is in abutment with an abutment projection 35 (abutment member) disposed at the first link 31. By this, vibration absorbing capability of the suspension spring can sufficiently be obtained even if the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame is reduced.

Abstract: A book holder includes a bracket rotatably and adjustably secured to a base with one or more fasteners and/or with a serrated surface or a number of teeth. A casing includes a pedestal secured to the bracket, to allow the casing to be adjustably secured to the base at selected angular position by the bracket, and to support documents at the selected angular position relative to the base and to the readers. The base may include one or more weights to increase a stability of the base. The casing includes two end fences each having a number of apertures to rotatably receive pins of plates, and to rotatably secure the plates to the casing.

Abstract: A lid for an exothermic reaction mold device. The device includes an internal crucible in a block with an open top. The lid includes a lower face with an elongated opening therethrough. The lid also includes an upper face with a circular opening therethrough whereby an axis of the circular opening passes through the elongated opening. A space between the upper face and the lower face of the lid is vented through a vent between the upper and the lower face.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for molding a reproducible uniform concrete test cylinder. Concrete is poured into a concrete test cylinder mold. A cap having at least one excretion hole is placed on the top portion of the concrete test cylinder mold. The cap is pressed against the top portion of the concrete test cylinder mold thereby excreting excess concrete through the excretion hole in the cap. After the cap is separated from the poured concrete, the poured concrete is allowed to cure within the concrete test cylinder mold for a predetermined time. Then, the cured concrete is removed from the concrete test cylinder mold thereby producing a uniform and reproducible concrete test cylinder.

Abstract: A Valve actuator with integral amplifying means having multiple linkage arrangements able to amplify the force generated by an air signal acting on a flexible diaphragm, and to transmit this force amplified on to a lower compression spring and ultimately on to a sliding actuator stem.

Abstract: A feedback mechanism includes a feedback pin, feedback shaft, feedback sensor, and connecting member. The feedback pin displaces interlocked with a motion of an actuating shaft of a valve that opens and closes. The feedback shaft pivots interlocked with displacement of the feedback pin. The feedback sensor outputs a feedback signal, to be used for opening/closing the valve, in accordance with a pivoting amount of the feedback shaft. The connecting member connects the feedback pin and the feedback shaft, and has a cylindrical first bearing through which the feedback pin is inserted, and a cylindrical second bearing through which feedback shaft is inserted.

Abstract: A valve for controlling fluids is proposed that for its actuation cooperates with a piezoelectric actuator (2). To compensate for changes in the length of the piezoelectric actuator (2) in the stroke direction that are caused by temperature changes, a compensation element (7) is provided, which comprises a material that has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is approximately equivalent to that of the piezoelectric actuator (2). The piezoelectric actuator (2) and compensation element (7), upon a certain temperature change, exhibit a comparable change in their length in the stroke direction. As a result, the change in length of the piezoelectric actuator with the temperature is compensated for. The valve is intended for use in fuel injection devices for internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electromagnet valve including a valve housing in which a valve closure member is movably guided, a magnet armature fitted to the valve closure member and executing a stroke movement in the direction of a magnet core arranged in the valve housing in dependence on the electromagnetic excitation of a valve coil fitted on the valve housing, and a spring which, in the electromagnetically non-excited valve position, positions the magnet armature at a defined axial distance from the magnet core so that the magnet armature is separated from the magnet core by an interspace. In addition to spring, a spring element is interposed between the end surface of the magnet armature and the end surface of the magnet core.