Abstract: A connecting rod including shaft with a major flange projecting outwardly from one of its ends and a minor flange projecting outwardly from the other of its ends. The major flange and the minor flange each have a number of holes for the passage of threaded fasteners. Abutting the minor flange is a ring with a transverse aperture. A number of threaded fasteners releasably join the shaft and the link together.

Abstract: A shaft drive (10), which may be produced without problem and easily—even in a cascade—assembled, may be achieved, whereby the support ring (18) produced such as to be floating relative to the housing is rotationally fixed on the front side to a housing base plate (12) and enclosed by a housing cover (20), similarly fixed to the base plate (12), in which the drive shaft (25) for the crowned drive ring (27), which may rotate relative to the support ring (18), has a floating bearing. The inner wheel (28), extending through both rings is however not supported in the housing, but rather mounted on the drive shaft (14) extending coaxially into the housing (11) through the base plate (12), by means of the wave generator drive core (30), the base plate (12) being non-rotationally mounted in front of the bearing plate (32) of the above.

Abstract: A ring opener for opening tab-top cans and capped containers having a lip portion for removing a container tab when engaged with the container tab, and a tooth portion for removing a container cap from the container's mouth when applied to the container cap.

Abstract: A hand operated device and method for assisting a user in driving the device's shaft to impart driving force to a fastener more than conventionally accomplished in a fixed period of time. The device has a first member and a second member gripped with the user's first hand, while a handle of the shaft is held with the user's second hand. The user then turns the second member in a first direction, while still gripping the first member, so as to rotate the shaft. Next, the user releases grip on the second member while rotating the first member in a second direction, freely, without the first member ever rotationally engaging the shaft. Simultaneously, the user grips and rotates the handle in the first direction so as to continue to rotate the shaft. The user then repeats the aforementioned steps to drive the shaft as desired so that the first member never rotationally engages the shaft.

Abstract: A pole apparatus having a telescoping tubular body, an open end and a closed end the body and defining an aperture extending into the interior of the body. A first connector is mounted on the open end of the body and includes an axial bore that is in communication with the interior of the body. A second connector may be mounted on the closed end of the body and includes a base and an arm extending outwardly from said base and in axial alignment with the body. Finally, there is also disclose a tool having and head portion and a separate mounting portion adapted to engage and be removably secured within the bore of the first connector.

Abstract: A versatile use pliers which has a first pair of jaws reversely positioned relative to a second pair of jaws. Both pairs of jaws are to be simultaneously movable between an open and a closed position. Movement of the jaws between the open and closed position is accomplished by a handle assembly upon which both sets of jaws are mounted. The handles are pivotable about one-hundred and forty degrees which will remove one set of jaws from an operating position and substitute the other set of jaws in the operating position. The pair of jaws are connected together about a connecting axis arrangement which is separate from and spaced from the pivot axis arrangement for each pair of jaws.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out an advancing movement of a tool support rotating about a rotationally symmetric component, and an associated feed device, are described. The tool support is capable of being fed via a leadscrew, is supported on a component, and is driven in rotation as a whole by a stationarily mounted main motor via a main transmission mechanism connected firmly to a support of the tool support.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for releasably holding a toolholder shank having a lockable surface and a releasable surface utilizing an actuating bolt with an associated threaded actuating nut. When the actuating bolt is rotated in a locking direction, the actuating nut is drawn onto the bolt thereby clamping against the lockable surfaces of the toolholder shank. When the actuating bolt is rotated in the releasing direction, a releasing segment acts upon the toolholder thereby ejecting it from the tool support member.

Abstract: A slicing machine, comprising a frame with which a supporting surface for a product to be sliced is slidingly associated, a support for a rotating blade being rigidly coupled to the surface, at least one element for heating the product to be sliced being provided proximate to the blade.

Abstract: The severing machine comprises, in combination: a series of cutting blades (23) rotating about respective axes; a feeder (111) rotating about an axis (111A) approximately parallel to the axis of the disk-shaped blades, having at least one peripheral seating (115A, 115B, 115C) for the products (L): a flexible member (201) passed around at least one portion of the periphery of the rotating feeder, in order to retain the products in the respective seating during cutting (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A scale system used with a table saw. The table saw has a stationary table, a movable table and support rails portion relative the stationary table, and a rip fence that slides over the stationary table and the movable table. The scale system includes a first measurement scale and a second measurement scale located relative the stationary table. The first measurement scale includes a zero marking aligned with a point on the stationary table and a last marking separated from the zero marking. The initial marking on the second scale is aligned proximate the last marking such that the second scales runs counter to the first scale. A pointer system designates the distance on the measurement scales the unit is from the point where a first pointer on the unit measures on the first measurement scale and a second pointer on the stationary table measures on the second scale. The scale system can include a third measurement scale on the opposite side of the scale.

Abstract: A portable precision cutting device comprises a cutting board, cutting-resistant pad, a pressing member and a cutting mechanism. The cutting mechanism is movably located at the pressing member. The pressing member is attachable to the cutting board. The cutting mechanism is provided with a roller blade and a shield at a side, an edge of the cutting board is in form of an inclined surface.

Abstract: A marking device for a table saw includes a laser radiating device mounted to align with a saw blade of the table saw. The laser radiating device emits a light plane aligning with a saw plane of the table saw and marking a light straight line on the top surface of the work piece.

Abstract: A cutter device has a movable blade, a stationary blade, and a clutch mechanism having a driven gear mounted for undergoing rotation in clockwise and counterclockwise directions and a driving gear for rotationally driving the driven gear about a rotational axis. A cutter drive mechanism has a rotation device connected to the clutch mechanism so that through one complete rotation of the driven gear the rotation device reciprocally moves the movable blade between a first region in which the movable blade is spaced apart from the stationary blade and a second region in which the movable blade cooperates with the stationary blade to cut recording paper. A rotation regulating device regulates rotation of the driven gear in the counterclockwise direction when the movable blade is in the first position.

Abstract: A lightweight ballistic resistant materials and method of making the same are provided. The material includes at least two layers of penetration resistant material intermittently connected to form areas of connection between the material and much larger areas of material where there is no connection between the adjacent layers. The intermittently connected material may be used as a component of composite ballistic panels or may be utilized alone to provide penetration protection.

Abstract: A fluid power operate linear drive possessing a slab housing (2) with an elongated cross sectional outline, in which a plurality of receiving spaces (8) are arranged extending in a common housing plane adjacent to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis (3) of the cross section. At one first narrow side (21) of the housing there is a piston receiving space (12) extending in the longitudinal direction containing a piston (13) connected with an outwardly running force output part (16). At the opposite second narrow housing side (22) there is an electronic circuitry receiving space (23) containing electronic valve control circuitry (24). Between the piston receiving space (12) and the electronic circuitry receiving space (23) there is at least one valve receiving space (26), which contains a control valve means (25), which is able to be electronically operated and serves for the control of fluid actuation of the piston (13).

Abstract: A fluid motor has a rotor mounted within a housing internal space. A piston positioned within the rotor and may be mounted to an output shaft. The output shaft is driven by applying pressure difference from a fluid both across the rotor within the internal space and across the piston so as to bias the rotor against the housing and produce a camming action to rotate the rotor.

Abstract: In the present invention, sensors for cylinder control are connected to a main cylinder which has an internal cylinder chamber which is partitioned by a piston into two chambers, and they detect the operational state of the piston. There are provided accumulators connected to one of said two chambers by connecting conduits and whose interiors are pressurized by hydraulic fluid which is expelled from said one chamber, and also stop signal generation mechanisms which generate signals to stop the driving of said main cylinder by pressure differential between said accumulators and said connecting conduits generated at the instant that increase of pressure from said one chamber stops.

Abstract: A depth control system particularly useful for single point depth control on an agricultural implement includes a valve and actuator mounted directly to the pivotal connection areas of a hydraulic cylinder that controls height. Cylinder motion directly controls valve actuation independently of complicated linkages to reduce the size and cost of the system and substantially overcome hysteresis problems.

Abstract: A valve used for an inflatable article includes a valve body and a male connector. The valve body has a rear hollow portion, a female connector attached to the rear hollow portion, and a spring-loaded valve core movable therein. The male connector has a first tubular end and a second tubular end, and the second tubular end is dimensioned to be snugly plugged in the female connector to move the spring-loaded valve core backward. Furthermore, the female connector of the valve body defines a pair of L-shaped slots, while the male connector is formed with a pair of bayonet fittings adapted to be held in the L-shaped slots after the second tubular end is plugged, thereby allowing the male connector to be fastened to the female connector and hence to the valve body in a quick-detachable manner.

Abstract: A control device for hydraulically operated hoisting mechanisms used to raise and lower loads includes an electrically controllable throttle valve connected to a return line of the hoisting mechanism, and a pressure scale with at least one blocking position and one control position. The pressure scale operates in conjunction with an unblocking mechanism. When in its normal position, the pressure scale blocks the return line. The pressure scale assumes its control position in lowering of a load as a result of triggering of the unblocking mechanism. In the event of failure of the throttle valve, the pressure scale may be moved to its blocking position by the unblocking mechanism. In the event of failure of the pressure scale, the throttle valve assumes its blocking position. The load retention function is performed by two series-connected closed hydraulic actuators which can be electrically controlled individually.

Abstract: A coffer maker includes a support unit having a base member formed with a neck that extends inwardly from a side portion thereof and that defines a bottom recess in the base member. A brewing unit is mounted on the support unit. A position adjustable control unit is mounted movably on the neck, extends into the bottom recess in the base member, and includes a control seat projecting outwardly from the bottom recess, and formed with a plurality of control switches electrically connected to the brewing unit.

Abstract: A beverage system for brewing a beverage from a beverage material and a source of hot, pressurized water. The beverage system may include a cartridge with the beverage material therein. The cartridge may include a seal positioned about the beverage material. The beverage system also may include an injection system for injecting the hot, pressurized water into the cartridge so as to brew the beverage from the beverage material.

Abstract: A steam structure for an electric coffee maker includes a throttle valve, a steam pipe, an enclosing valve, a valve seat and a backflow pipe, wherein the steam pipe is connected to one side of the throttle valve. The throttle valve is connected to the valve seat at the bottom thereof, and the valve seat then is connected to the backflow pipe. The enclosing valve is placed in the valve seat. The enclosing valve is made of flexible material and includes a valve, a thin film surrounding the valve, and a skirt with holes thereon. The outer edge of the skirt is in touch with the valve seat. The outer diameter of the valve corresponds to the inner diameter of the backflow pipe. When the skirt is pressed downward by the valve due to the steam pressure, the valve encloses the backflow pipe.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus for brewing a beverage. The apparatus has a brew funnel, a key and an elevation device so that only one brand of beverage can be brewed to thereby prevent harm and confusion to consumers.

Abstract: A container for making tea includes a body having a receiving space defined therein, and extending therethrough to define a first opening in a top and a second opening in a bottom. A resilient pad is attached to the top of the body for closing the first opening. A seam is centrally defined in the resilient pad for exhausting expanding hot air in the body. A cap is detachably mounted to the top of the body to hold the resilient pad in place. The cap has a through hole centrally defined therein and aligning with the seam in the resilient pad. A filter cup is inversely received in the receiving space corresponding to the second opening for containing tea leaves. A cover is detachably mounted to the bottom of the body for closing the second opening and holding the filter cup in place.

Abstract: A device for heating and frothing a beverage, the device including an elongate frothing wand includes a generally tubular external sleeve, an inner core within the external sleeve, wherein the inner core defines a steam conduit configured to pass steam from a supply end of the frothing wand to an expulsion end of the frothing wand, a steam-discharge ring in fluid communication with the steam conduit and configured to eject steam into the beverage, an annular airway defined by the external sleeve and the inner core, wherein the airway is configured to draw air from the supply end to the expulsion end of the frothing wand, and an air-discharge ring in fluid communication with the airway and concentrically aligned with the steam-discharge ring, wherein the air-discharge ring is configured to direct air into the beverage upon ejection of steam from the steam-discharge ring.

Abstract: A deep fat fryer apparatus includes a cooking vessel and a support assembly which are complementally configured, whereby the cooking vessel fits into the support assembly's frame so that an elongated raised central portion of the cooking vessel is aligned above an elongated heating element of the support assembly. The cooking vessel includes sloping wall surfaces extending outwardly and downwardly from the central portion, preferably with one or a pair of troughs provided for collecting loose food particles deposited therein by convection currents in the cooking media. The troughs present a cooler zone for the collected particles than the cooking zone in the cooking medium above a grate on which food to be cooked is received.

Abstract: The resent invention provides a locking fondue assembly including a pot assembly, a stand assembly and a burner assembly. Each assembly securely connects during use minimizing operator risk and increasing operator convenience. A pot lids locks onto a fondue pot and minimizes the risk of hot liquids from escaping. The fondue pot removably locks into a stand assembly and includes thermally distanced legs allowing immediate positioning on available work surfaces. A weight burner base assembly lockably secures a burner and minimizes the risk associated with a top-heavy fondue assembly.

Abstract: The invention concerns a working chamber for an electrical household food processor, comprising a vessel (1) and a lid (3), the vessel and the lid comprising hinge means (10). The invention is characterised in that the hinge means (10) comprise two matching nesting surfaces (7, 8), one (7) integral with the lid (3) and the other (8) integral with the vessel (1), having at least along one pivot axis a series of at least partly circular sections perpendicular to said pivot axis.

Abstract: Provided is a manually operable nut cracking device having a frame, a fixed jaw and a movable jaw mounted to the frame in opposed relationship to define between them a nut holding station. The movable jaw is biased away from the fixed jaw member. The device also has a lever arm pivotally connected by its proximal end with a pivot shaft to the upper part of the frame such that its distal end forms an operating handle movable form a fully inoperative position whereat the jaws are at their fullest extent away from each other to a fully operative positive whereat the jaws are at their fullest extent closer to one another. The pivot shaft is positioned adjacent to the movable jaw and a wedge shaped cam is formed at the proximal end of the lever arm.

Abstract: A baler is described which has a collection chamber or duct and a baling chamber. Crop material enters the duct until a pre-determined level has been reached at which time a stuffer transfers the pre-compressed crop to the baling chamber. A control system is provided for calculating the ratio between the amount of crop material which should be formed into bales under optimal conditions and the rate of flow of crop material entering the duct. This ratio can be displayed and used to control the speed of the towing vehicle. The present invention uses the duct as a kind of measuring cylinder to determine the rate at which crop material is entering the baler.

Abstract: A roller system includes a frame, an upper roller assembly, a lower roller assembly and an actuator. In one embodiment, the upper roller assembly includes a first rotatably supported cylindrical member. The lower roller assembly is movably supported by the frame below the upper roller assembly and includes a second rotatably supported cylindrical member. The actuator is configured to move the second cylindrical member between an elevated position and a lowered position. In another embodiment, the roller system includes a frame, at least one upper track, an upper roller assembly, at least one lower track and a lower roller assembly. The upper roller assembly includes a first rotatably supported cylindrical member extending along an upper axis. The upper roller assembly is supported by the upper track and moves along the upper axis between an operation position and a removed position. The lower roller assembly includes a second rotatably supported cylindrical member extending along a lower axis.

Abstract: The invention describes a safety device (45), in particular a beam-emitting and beam-receiving system for a production machine (1), e.g. an edging press, with a retaining mechanism (51) for the safety device (45) on a press beam (16) to which bending and/or pressing tools can be attached. The retaining mechanism (51) has at least one retaining means (52) designed to be received in a tool holder device (35). A detection system (66) wired to the machine control system of the production machine (1) is provided between the tool holding device (35) and the retaining means (52).

Abstract: A stencil printer of the present invention perforates, or cuts, a thermosensitive stencil with a thermal head to thereby make a master. The stencil printer includes a stencil distinguishing device for automatically identifying the kind of the stencil or a master setting device for allowing the operator of the printer to set the kind of the stencil. An adjusting device selects, among master making conditions experimentally determined beforehand, a master making condition matching with information output from the stencil distinguishing device or the stencil setting device. The operator can easily change the master making condition in accordance with the kind of a stencil to use.

Abstract: A web-fed, multicolor, offset printing press having a plurality of printing units for printing different-color images on a continuous web of paper. Each printing unit includes a three-part plate cylinder rotatably supported between a pair of confronting framing walls. The plate cylinder is split into three parts which each have two newspaper pages width. The three parts of the plate cylinder are each capable of adjustable displacement both laterally and circumferentially of the plate cylinder for registration. Lateral and circumferential adjustments for the three parts of the plate cylinder are all mounted outside the framing walls.

Abstract: A method of operating a sheet-processing rotary printing press provided with a die cutting or punching unit and a delivery for forming processed sheets into a sheet pile or stack includes, in a first method step, moving the punching or die cutting unit, during production printing by the rotary printing press, from a first operating state of the unit wherein the sheets are punched or die cut, into a second operating state of the unit wherein the sheets are not punched or die cut as they pass the punching or die cutting unit, and after a given number of non-punched or non-die cut sheets have passed through the unit. In a second method step, the punching or die cutting unit is moved back into the first operating state thereof. The invention also includes a method of operating the printing press.

Abstract: A CF printing system includes at least three CF printing devices; a plurality of print-related devices to effect duplex printing; the printing and print-related devices being selectably operable in accordance with a defined print line segment; and a print line manager for defining and managing the defined print line segments. The defined print line segments include a first duplex print line segment defining a first duplex print path in which two CF printing devices have been configured for duplex operation and a second duplex print line segment defining a second duplex print path in which one of the two CF printing devices and a third CF printing device have been configured for duplex operation. In the event of a failure of the first duplex print line segment, duplex operation may be continued by selecting the second duplex print line segment and re-threading paper according to the second duplex print path.

Abstract: A roll for a web printing press includes a cylindrical member configured for supporting a web, the cylindrical member being rotatable about an axis of rotation. A motor device is disposed at the axis of rotation for rotating the cylindrical member so as to advance the web over the cylindrical member during a webbing-up operation.

Abstract: A printer, that includes multiple printing groups, is mounted in the frame of an offset printing machine. Each printing group includes at least one printing cylinder, at least one transfer cylinder and at least one inking system. Two of these printing groups are arranged opposite to each other. At least one counter-pressure cylinder is arranged between these opposite printing groups. The frame has at least three separable frame modules. At least one printing group is located in a left module. At least one printing group is located in a right module. At least one counter-pressure cylinder is located in a module frame module situated between the left and right frame modules.

Abstract: An ink metering system for a roller train in a printing machine which in the illustrated embodiment includes a fountain roller and a downstream train of rollers communicating with a plate or form cylinder of the printing press. One or more plating devices (12) are provided which each have a plate-like element (19) adjustably positionable with respect to a respective roller for leveling ink on the surface of the roller before or after passage through a contact zone with an adjacent roller in which ink is pulled off and separated between the rollers. The plating devices are relatively simple in construction and operation and provide stable ink guidance on the roller surfaces that noticeably improves print quality.

Abstract: A printing device, system and method are disclosed for measuring and displaying the amount of wear experienced by printing rolls. A wear detection mechanism is employed in connection with rolls, such as anilox-type rolls that transfer ink to a substrate in forming a printed image. A wear detection mechanism is engraved, etched, or the like into the outer circumferential surface of the roll to provide an indication of the amount of wear experienced by the roll. Portions provided in series at predetermined depths may be correlated with a depletion scale indicia to display the wear condition of a particular roll in a printing system. A depletable wear strip comprising multiple engraved portions which correlate with values upon a depletion scale may be employed.

Abstract: A mechanism for correcting unbalance of a rotor that is caused at positions at which at least one of a leading edge chuck and a trailing edge chuck that hold a sheet member disposed on a peripheral surface of the rotor varying in accordance with the sheet size. The unbalance is corrected by disposing, at a predetermined distance from a rotary shaft, an anchor having a fixed weight. In a state where the unbalance is corrected, a main balancer is purposely attached to the rotor to cause an unbalanced state. According to the position at which the trailing edge chuck attaches to the peripheral surface of the rotor, a second arm is moved by mechanical interlocking to maintain an angle &thgr;2 with respect to a chuck holder. Consequently, unbalance is adjusted in accordance with the size of the sheet.

Abstract: The invention comprises a precursor to an imaged member comprising a dimensionally stable substrate including an imagable coating, on a surface thereon, wherein the non-coated dimensionally stable substrate comprises dimensionally stable paper comprising at least one of the following characteristics: (i) an elastic yield such that the tensile force required to exceed the elastic yield is greater than 60 Nmm−2; (ii) a percentage elongation of the paper under a tensile load or strain at the elastic yield point smaller than 1%; and (iii) a Young's Modulus under tensile load greater than 7 GPa. The invention further extends to a method of manufacturing an imaged member from an imaged member precursor of the invention.

Abstract: A safety device for rotary printing press is provided in which, if a blanket cylinder and a plate cylinder move a little larger, a gap between surfaces of the cylinders and guard member can be maintained to be less than a predetermined value and the function of safety protection is kept properly.

Abstract: A shaped charge explosive device (10) comprising an explosive charge body including an explosive charge (18) defining a cavity particulate material (44) dispersible by the explosive charge when detonated, eg in a liner lining the cavity. In a preferred embodiment of this device of particular applicability to use in avalanche control, the particulate medium is aluminium. This is energized by the liner collapse and jetting process such that on impact and interaction with a snow/ice target it gererates a directed blast effect extending beyond that achievable with a simple blast charge of the same mass. Direct application to hand charge avalanche control methods and modified ammunition for Avalauncher ammunition are presented. Two of such charges with a conical liner can be positioned either facing each other or facing away form each other to obtain a particular blast pattern.

Abstract: A railcar-moving vehicle comprises a modified semi tractor with retractable railroad wheels and an air bag suspension system. A load-shifting device is pivotally disposed rearward on the vehicle frame, and includes a lifting coupler configured to couple to a coupler of a railcar. A coupler airbag is disposed below the lifting coupler, and configured to inflate with compressed air concurrently with the air bag suspension system, so as to simultaneously apply upward force upon the coupler of the railcar and downward force on the drive wheels, which directly contact the rails, so as to transfer a portion of the weight of the railcar to the drive wheels of the railcar-moving vehicle. The railcar-moving vehicle is capable of extended operation at highway speeds both on and off rails.

Abstract: In a safe method of controlling the tilt of a rail vehicle traveling on a track, different sections of the track are allocated authorized tilt limit values representative of a safety gauge within which the train can tilt without risk of colliding with infrastructures near the tracks or a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. All tilting of the vehicle is prohibited beyond authorized tilt limit values allocated to the track section on which the vehicle is located.

Abstract: A beam isolator which is inserted into at least one end of a tubular beam in a railroad car to minimize the movement of the beam during movement of the railroad car. The beam isolator includes first and second isolating pads, each defining openings. A hinge connects the first and second isolating pads at a first end of said first and second isolating pads. A stopping member is attached to and transversely projects from a second end of the first and second isolating pads. The first and second isolating pads are closed or folded about the hinge until the first and second isolating pads are substantially adjacent to each other, which substantially aligns the openings defined by the first and second isolating pads. The beam isolator is then inserted into at least one end of the beam until the stopping members engage the edges of the end of the beam.

Abstract: A table having multiple stations arranged about a central stationary table top. The stations are independently vertically adjustable to accommodate the individual needs of the users. Adjustment mechanisms are utilized to independently adjust the height of each station and are easily operated by persons with a wide range of physical capabilities. More than one adjustment mechanism may be utilized. There can be a minimum of two stations but the dimensions and shape of the table top may be chosen to enable any desired number of stations. The use of a central stationary table top with stations arranged thereabout provides for a common area on which to place shared items and materials. This table encourages interaction among the users while enabling each to adjust his or her station to an exact table height as needed. The stations may also have tilt capabilities to further accommodate the needs of the users.