Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a tire bead core (40) by winding a length of wire into a coil with at least one radially outermost layer (30) having a side-by-side relationship where each successive winding of the wire is placed adjacent to the previous winding except for the final two windings (18,19) where the wire of the next to last winding (18) is wound with a uniform gap (43) relative to the previous winding (17) and where the final winding (19) of the wire and its cut end (20) cross over the top of the next to last winding (18) and are pressed into the gap (43) and constrained by the wire of the two previous windings (17, 18).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for printing data onto one or two surfaces of labels and applying labels to various items. It includes a mounting means for rotatably mounting a roll of label stock, and a transfer means for positioning the inner surface of a label adjacent to at least one print means from the roll and to a separation edge where the label is separated from a next label. The apparatus also includes an applicator for accepting the label from the separation edge and applying the label to an item.

Abstract: Automatic splicing device for laminar webs in continuous feed processes, consisting of two reel-carriers (1 and 2), mounted above which are the respective preparation heads (3 and 4) and between them a moving head (14) capable of displacement between the positions of said preparation heads (3 and 4), for the preparation in either of these of the web from a reel in stand-by for the subsequent joining to the web of another infeed reel when the latter runs out, without any interruption to the feed process.

Abstract: A laminating machine including an improved laminating pull roll mounting assembly and an improved roll height adjustment mechanism. The roll mounting assembly is formed of a pair of inwardly and downwardly extending slots. The slots include a recess on which one hub of a pull roll can be placed prior to placing the roll into the slot. The recess allows a second roll to be placed on the machine while a first roll is being secured to the machine frame. The second roll is then secured to the frame of the machine by a height adjustment mechanism including a pair of pivoting plates connected to the frame by springs. The springs push the plates upwardly to increase the space between the first and second rolls. A winding mechanism also connected between he frame member and the plates can be selectively operated to adjust the space between the first and second rolls by acting against the bias of the springs.

Abstract: A waste peeling apparatus for separating the waste part of a continuous web material where a peeling member is positioned skewed to the direction of travel of the web.

Abstract: An elongated bar with a threaded central aperture has a laterally spaced unthreaded oval slot on each side of the aperture. A threaded side rod extends through each oval slot with threaded jam nuts on each side of the bar. A central rod has a threaded central extent received in the aperture. The upper end of the rod has a head to facilitate turning the rod within the bar and the axial movement there between. The lower end is formed with an axial slot and a radial hole. A pivoting wing locking plate has a pivot pin rotatably coupling the locking plate to the rod. The locking plate is positionable in contact with a side of a wheel remote from the bar. A radius plate secured to the lower end of each side rod has a lower face positionable in contact with a side of a tire adjacent to the bar.

Abstract: An actuator device is provided for use in a view-through window covering having a plurality of cells. The actuator device includes at least one cooperating pair of control members including a first control member that engages an upper portion of each cell and a second control member that engages a lower portion of each cell. The cooperating pair of control members are engaged with the cells along a plane parallel to the plane of the window covering, whereby relative movement of the control members modifies the size of the space between the cells. The actuator device may also include an actuator mechanism selectively operable to create opposite movement of the first and second control members. A guide member may also be provided to transition the first and second control members from being aligned substantially perpendicular to the window covering plane to being aligned substantially parallel with the window covering plane.

Abstract: A blind system includes a first blind vane having an edge portion and a second blind vane having an edge portion. The system includes a cover that forms a u-shaped fold that extends between the first vane and the second vane. A first reattachable fastener detachably couples the cover to the first vane at the edge portion of the first vane. The first fastener is constructed and arranged to allow the cover to be detached and reattached to the first vane. A second reattachable fastener detachably couples the cover to the second vane at the edge portion of the second vane. The second fastener is constructed and arranged to allow the cover to be detached and reattached to the second vane.

Abstract: A lift lock for blind is disclosed to include a shaft pivoted to a headrail of a blind for synchronous rotation with a lift rod of the blind. The shaft has a constraint device. A switching mechanism is mounted inside the headrail of the blind and has a sliding member movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The sliding member has an engagement device, which engages the constraint device to stop the shaft from rotary motion when the sliding member moved to the locking position, or is disengaged from the constraint device for enabling the shaft to be rotated with the lift rod when the sliding member moved to the unlocking position. And, a control mechanism has a pull rod for pulling by the user to switch the switching mechanism between the locking position and the unlocking position.

Abstract: A metal object forming method includes a preliminary step and a metal-injecting step. At the preliminary step, flowability-improving material is put in a molding die. Then, at the metal-injecting step, molten metal is poured into the die for producing a casting. Due to the high temperature of the molten metal, the flowability-improving material melts into the molten metal, to cause the freezing point depression of the molten metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for die-casting copper and other metals that are cost-effective and practical for production use in die-casting, for example, copper motor rotors. In motor rotors, the incorporation of die-cast copper for conductor bars and end rings in place of aluminum is known to result in improvements in motor energy efficiency. Previous attempts to die-cast copper motor rotors in a commercially feasible manner have failed because copper's high melting point places too great a stress on the die material, resulting in cracking and fracturing of the molds. High temperature die materials such as nickel, tungsten and molybdenum based alloys with a high melting point are employed, and a die casting apparatus is provided to pre-heat the molds prior to injection of the molten copper. Pre-heating and high operating temperatures provide extended die life.

Abstract: A seat cushion has cooling flow passages that are provided in a substantially parallel and planar manner. Air at a temperature lower than the body temperature is blown through the cooling flow passages substantially parallelly to the body surface of a person sitting on the cushion. As a result, the temperature gradient near the body surface is increased so as to release heat from the body, resulting in a feeling of coolness.

Abstract: A heat exchanger coil assembly is provided. The fins of the assembly include lance style enhancements on a corrugated shape of the fin. Lances are provided on both the upstream and the downstream sides of each corrugation. The upstream lance forms a first angle with respect to a direction of mean airflow and the downstream lance forms a second angle with respect to the direction of mean airflow. The first and second angles are not equal, such that the lances are canted with respect to one another. This generates two different streams of air flow such that a wake of the upstream lance will not impinge on the downstream lance, thereby maximizing heat transfer for both the upstream and the downstream lances.

Abstract: A manifold for a heat exchanger comprising a tank, a plurality of tubes arranged to receive fluid therein, a plurality of fins for interspacing the tubes, the fins extending along the length of the tubes to thereby define a core section, wherein the header section is formed with multi-point brazing interfaces for securing said header and said core section during a brazing process. One embodiment provides at least one doubled wall area in close proximity to the tube slot areas to form a structure of increased strength, permitting the material to be reduced in relative thickness. The manifold may be formed from flat sheet stock by extended side walls of the header portion joined by a separate cap to close a top portion of the manifold assembly for the purpose of collecting fluid to and from the tubes and said at least one inlet and outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to tubes for heat exchangers through which a fluid flows, intended to promote heat exchange between an external medium and said fluid, formed by at least two plates connected to each other in order to define a circulation duct. The tube comprises a means for partially blocking the circulation duct intended to keep the passage cross section of said duct substantially constant between an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice. The heat exchangers have plate based tubes and are used especially as an evaporator in an air conditioning system or radiator in the cooling circuit of a vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger having a manifold plate structure. The heat exchanger comprises a first and a second manifold plate. The first and second manifold plates allow a refrigerant communication between an outside of the heat exchanger and another plate. The manifold plates together form a closed flat tube and each of the manifold plates has a pair of cup portions. The first manifold plate has a first slot and the second manifold plate has a second slot. The edge of the first slot has a projected burr portion. The first slot is configured for insertion into a slot of a first adjacent plate that is configured to be connected to the first manifold plate. The length and width of the first slot are less than the length and width of the second slot.

Abstract: An air conditioner includes an evaporator and a heater core. A first partition is positioned between the evaporator and the heater core, and provided with a first blowing opening for allowing air to detour the heater core and a second blowing opening for blowing air to the heater core. A temperature regulating door is supported on sidewalls of the air conditioner housing by two side support arms. A heater chamber containing the heater core is open at its bottom and communicates with the second blowing opening. A pair of side blowing passages communicate the heater chamber and a mixing chamber.

Abstract: A forward in flight entertainment system (IFE) which allows air to be directed to and exhausted from the IFE equipment in isolation from the cabin conditioned air. Further, potential IFE generated smoke may be kept isolated from the cabin air. The forward IFE equipment is located in forward sections of the aircraft system switching from ground to air mode is accomplished through air/ground signal 10 responsive to landing gear truck tilt. Once the air/ground transition from ground mode to air mode has occurred, ventilation valves 1 and 2 will be closed and the heated air will be exhausted overboard by forward IFE cooling overboard valve 4 whose overboard flow increases with altitude and cabin to ambient pressure differential.

Abstract: A downhole system includes a deflector with a reaction surface that is engageable to a mill. The deflector is coupled to a motion mechanism that is activable to move the deflector generally along a longitudinal direction. During operation, the mill is engaged to a surrounding downhole structure, and the mill is rotated. As the mill cuts an opening in the downhole structure, the motion mechanism moves the deflector, which allows the mill to move with the deflector. A smooth motion is provided by the motion mechanism to enable a more accurate cutting of the downhole structure (e.g., casing or liner).

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which enhance drilling and completion of wellbore intersections. In a described embodiment, a cutting tool diverter is used to drill a branch wellbore extending outwardly from a main wellbore. The diverter is provided with an outer easily millable portion which reduces the amount of time needed to retrieve the diverter. In another embodiment, a substance is injected into a formation surrounding the intersection of the main and branch wellbores, to thereby facilitate sealing of the intersection.

Abstract: A technique for controlling fluid production in a deviated wellbore is disclosed. The technique utilizes a flow pipe the interior of which is in hydraulic communication with the earth's surface. A plurality of flow control valves are disposed at spaced apart positions along the length of the flow pipe. The flow control valves are used to regulate flow along intervals of the flow pipe.

Abstract: A reservoir of super absorbent polymers which can be independently pressurized, remotely stored and a supply of water which is admixed with the SAP at a point closely adjacent of an adjustable nozzle. In one embodiment the system involves a home unit with a portable hand carrided reservoir which can be pressurized. Yet another system involves a back pack carried by a homeowner or firefighter for spraying which can be pressurized. Yet another embodiment involves a reservoir which can be independently pressurized with a pump so that any reduction in the water pressure in a tap line can be overcome by the SAP auxiliary pressure delivery. Other embodiments relate to a portable unit containing both the water reservoir and the SAP reservoir to the end that it is self-contained, and the admixing can be a function of wherever the homeowner, firefighter or rescue person should don the equipment.

Abstract: Device for a soil cultivating machine, comprising a rotor. A plurality of tools are mounted on the rotor. At least one tool of the plurality comprises a fixing end, a soil engaging portion, and a connecting portion which connects the fixing end to the soil engaging portion. The at least one tool is movably mounted to the rotor.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a roller cone drill for drilling earth formations and a method of using the same. The drill bit includes a bit body and a plurality of roller cones attached to the bit body and able to rotate with respect to the bit body. The drill bit further includes a plurality of cutting elements disposed on each of the roller cones, an offset of at least about 0.375 inches; and a journal angle less than about thirty degrees. In one embodiment, the drill bit includes three roller cones. In another embodiment, the cutting elements of the bit are arranged on each cone so that cutting elements on adjacent cones intermesh between the cones.

Abstract: A skid steer vehicle has a drive system that includes hydraulic motor coupled to a reduction gearbox. A driveshaft extends fore-and-aft from the gearbox and is coupled at each end to a combined housing including a reduction gear set and an axle. The axle extends laterally outward from the vehicle and a wheel is fixed to its outer end. There are two housings on either end of the driveshaft. There are two such drive systems on the vehicle, one on either side. Thus the vehicle has two separate drive systems, each capable of independently driving two wheels on opposing sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: A straddle-type four wheeled all terrain vehicle includes a bar-type handle provided forward of a straddle-type seat; a vehicle body cover covering a portion of a vehicle body including a steering shaft of the handle, the steering shaft penetrating through the vehicle body cover; and a belt converter, wherein an opening of the vehicle body cover through which the steering shaft pass is an intake port of a cooling air into the belt converter.

Abstract: A motor vehicle with a forward-mounted engine and a forward-situated air intake has a tubular chassis element running in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Between the air intake and the chassis element there is a guide arrangement for leading air into and through the chassis element past at least one major vehicle component, advantageously the vehicle's gearbox, situated inside the chassis element. Downstream from that major vehicle component there is an air outlet.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement is provided for a radiator module. In order to ensure a tight connection between corresponding openings in the vehicle body and in the module, the fastening points are constructed as elongated openings constructed in the same direction.

Abstract: A two-wheel-drive/four-wheel-drive switching system for a vehicle wherein a switching mechanism is securely fixed and functions of the switching mechanism can be secured, preventing noise from being made. An outside flange is provided to an electromagnetic coil forming a switching mechanism for switching two wheel drive and four wheel drive. A fitting section having a difference in a level to which the outside flange touches is formed in a casing in which the switching mechanism is installed. A fitting groove is formed on the inside face at an interval equal to or larger than the thickness of the outside flange from the fitting section. A circlip opposite to the outside flange is inserted into the circular groove and the outside flange is pressed on the fitting section by inserting a circular elastic member between the circlip and the outside flange.

Abstract: A method and vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle, in which the webbing movement of a seat belt wound on a belt reel 1 caused by the body of the belted-in vehicle occupant is scanned and corresponding measurement data are fed to an evaluating device 3, wherein measurement data relating to the rotating movement of a rotor 2, in particular the electric motor rotor, which serves in tightening the seat belt webbing, may additionally be fed to this evaluating device 3.

Abstract: In a support structure for a commercial motor vehicle including two longitudinal frame members between which a drive unit including an internal combustion engine and a transmission is arranged and wherein the support structure has an independent wheel suspension for each of the vehicles front wheels, each with an upper A-arm and a lower A-arm mounted to the support structure for supporting the front wheels, a support unit is provided which, in front and behind a space for receiving the drive unit extends around the longitudinal frame members and is fastened to the longitudinal frame members and on which at least the lower A-arms are mounted.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for steering a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a back-drivable steer-by-wire system including a road wheel actuator assembly coupled to a wheel of the vehicle. The road wheel actuator assembly defines a steering axis and the steering axis is off-set from a longitudinal axis of the wheel by a positive scrub radius. In an embodiment for a method in accordance with the present invention, a method to steer a vehicle after failure of a road wheel actuator assembly in a back-drivable steer-by-wire steering system is disclosed. The method includes the acts of applying a braking force to the wheel and generating a torque on the road wheel actuator assembly by the applied braking force acting through a positive scrub radius.

Abstract: A module is described for acquiring geophysical signals. The module includes at least one casing which is individually linked to one track. Each casing houses a processor which operates to digitize the geophysical signals. The module further includes two cable sections associated with each casing. Each cable section includes at a first end, a connector suitable for being coupled up to a complementary connector, and at a second end, an adapted configured to be fixed to a casing and to effect an electrical link with the processor housed in the casing.

Abstract: A vibration-absorbing structure for support section of a self-vibratory electronic member. The vibration-absorbing structure is integrally made of resilient gum material and has a top face, a bottom face, at least one insertion section between the top and bottom faces and at least one horseshoe-shaped or annular spacer (bellows) structure having multiple continuously winding layers and connected between the insertion section and the top and bottom faces. The top and bottom faces are fixed on a support article and the support section of the electronic member is fitted in the insertion section. Each annular spacer structure defines a resiliently extensible interval to enlarge the vibration-absorbing space and create a vibration-absorbing effect as a reciprocally extensible spring.

Abstract: A novel and unique user-friendly swivel-power scaffold mobilizing device that provides movement in any direction parallel to the ground and rotation about a vertical axis. The device may be removably secured to a conventional scaffold, providing to power the scaffolding device. The swivel-power scaffold mobilizing device of is designed and configured for use in places that are unsuitable for large, bulky power scaffolds, such as in hallways, office buildings, hospitals and the like.

Abstract: A unitary step unit has a generally rectangular main body portion with opposed transverse ends and laterally opposed sides. One end is bent downward and angularly outward with respect to the main body portion and terminates in a short upturned lip that extends angularly upward and inward. The step unit is removably installed on the existing step of a conventional ladder having channel-shaped steps by engaging the upturned lip against the bottom edge of the down-turned longitudinal side of the step and then pivoting the unit downwardly such that the upturned lip of the unit is captured on the bottom edge of the down-turned longitudinal side of the step and its main body portion is supported on top of the step and extends a distance rearwardly beyond the width of the step in cantilever fashion to provide a relatively wide flat foot-supporting surface.

Abstract: A scaffold system, including a plank; at least one end support having a plank bracket, the plank engaging the plank bracket, the end support having adjustable legs, and the end support having at least one cross bar interconnecting the legs; a moveable tray including a plank attachment, a vertical support and an upper horizontal support, the vertical support interconnecting the plank attachment and the upper horizontal support, the plank attachment having a hook end adapted to encase an edge of the plank; and a material support bracket including a plank securement and a material support, the plank securement releasably and slidably joined to the plank, the material support adjustably joined to the plank securement.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus is comprised of three couplers for interconnecting three scaffolding members. The locking devices for the couplers may be of a bolt-and-nut configuration or, advantageously, of a wedge and arm, tapered circular wedge and arm or over-centre hand-lever.

Abstract: A method for increasing golf course revenues through increased sales of consumable items, comprising the steps of stocking a golf cart with a supply of consumable items prior to a golfer's use of said golf cart in a golf outing, taking inventory of said supply of consumable items contained in said golf cart at the end of said golf outing to determine what items were consumed by said golfer, charging said golfer for the cost of the consumable items consumed by said golfer during said golf outing, and restocking said golf cart with a supply of consumable items, using an apparatus comprising: a base section having insulation means, an inner and outer surface, a substantially closed bottom end, an open top end, one or more slotted flanges disposed on said outer surface of said base section for fastening said apparatus to a golf cart, and an inwardly tapered ledge disposed horizontally on said inner surface of said base section near said base section's upper edge; a removable pull-out container configure

Abstract: A guide device for an elevator in which a pair of corresponding actuators are controlled by controllers in accordance with information from acceleration sensors, and the force with which guide members are pressed against guide rails is adjusted. Each controller includes a current amplification device and diodes. The diodes selectively output signals from the current amplification device to the pair of actuators.

Abstract: A double-decker elevator includes a winch, an upper car, a lower car, a car support frame supporting the upper and lower car, a car space adjusting device capable of adjusting the space between the upper and lower car, and an emergency operation controller. When the car space adjusting device is unable to operate normally, the emergency operation controller operates the winch to move the car support frame such that the upper and lower car are located sequentially at positions corresponding to adjacent floors, respectively.

Abstract: An elevator mechanism protects the control, communications, power, and/or lift cable(s) of the elevator system, precluding lateral cable movement within the elevator shaft. A slotted cable guide contains a cable therein, with the cable having a diameter larger than the guide slot to preclude escape of the cable from the guide. The upper end of the cable has a reduced diameter and extends through the guide slot, where it is supported by a lift bar extending from the elevator car and into the slot. A mechanism allows the lift bar to move laterally to preclude binding in the guide if the elevator car shifts laterally slightly. Another mechanism shuts down the system if the cable and/or cable reel jams. The present elevator mechanism is adaptable to virtually any type of elevator and lift mechanism, but is particularly useful with elevators used in tall, open structures.

Abstract: A parking brake device which can not only better the safety, but also reduce the cost by simplifying the construction. A shock absorbing portion 35, 36 which resists an operating force in pulling a brake lever 30 toward the compartment and which is deformed by an impact force in the direction which is approximately opposite to the direction of pulling the brake lever 30 toward the compartment, absorbing the impact force is provided.

Abstract: An anti-lock brake system for a bicycle having sliding assembly (having a brake shoe therein) and a plurality of springs defined in a brake shoe holder in turn, a bottom of the brake shoe holder and a connecting side of the sliding assembly are correspondingly in gradient formed and both of them to be abutted against each other and they are slanted formed outwardly in accordance with the direction of the rotation of the tire of the bicycle. The sliding assembly further includes a plurality of recesses formed therein for receiving sliding members, an abrasion-resistant member disposed at the bottom of the recess of the brake shoe holder.

Abstract: A brake assembly permits axial rotation of a shaft in a first direction and retarding axial rotation of the shaft in an opposite, reverse direction. The brake assembly includes a rotary member for mounting to and rotation with the shaft; a fluid actuated brake mechanism for retarding the rotation of the rotary member and consequently the shaft upon pressure build up in the brake mechanism; a bi-direction pump for conveying fluid from a reservoir, the pump being driven by rotation of the shaft; and a control manifold for directing circulating the fluid from the pump through the brake mechanism and back to the reservoir without pressure build up, the circulation of the fluid preventing the accumulation of gas in the brake mechanism, when the shaft turns in the first direction and or directing fluid to the brake mechanism for activating the brake mechanism by fluid pressure build up to retard rotation of the shaft when the shaft turns in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A disk brake having supporting ribs radially spirally connected between a center coupling portion and an annular friction face thereof and equiangularly spaced from one another, the supporting ribs each having two opposite lateral sidewalls axially sloping in one direction and respectively curved inwards, the friction face having radially spirally extended rows of guide holes for guiding out dust upon friction between the disk brake and the wheel.

Abstract: A magnetorheological piston includes a body having a substantially magnetically energizable passageway and a substantially magnetically non-energizable passageway. The substantially magnetically non-energizable passageway has a valveless passageway throat and has a flow cross-sectional area which has a minimum at the passageway throat and which is larger away from the passageway throat. A magnetorheological damper includes a cylinder and the above-described magnetorheological piston, wherein the piston is positioned in, and slideably engages, the cylinder.

Abstract: A combination clutch and brake system that may be original equipment for or retrofitted to a motorcycle having a clutch, brake and stick shift mechanical rear box. The sole operating lever for applying the clutch and brake includes an adjustable cam and linkage arrangement whereby either the clutch or brake may be activated first or both activated substantially concurrently. The clutch is controlled by cam action and the brake by a adjustable linkage to the cam which legs the rotation of the cam.

Abstract: A rotational control apparatus (10) includes multiple facings (274-276) rotatable with and axially slideable relative to a mount (124) and which sandwich multiple friction plates (252, 253) rotatable with and axially slideable relative to a hub (12). To create turbulent air flow, the friction plates (252, 253) include an undulating outer circumferential edge (258) and a plurality of passages (260) in the interface portion and overlapping the inner peripheries (282) of the facings (274-276). An automotive clutch release type bearing (290) directly abuts between a piston (40) and the friction facing (274) and is encapsulated in the piston cavity (36) and a cavity (277) formed in the friction facing (274), with the friction facing (274) engaging the axial end (34) of the air chamber (24) when the facings (274-276) and the friction plates (252, 253) are disengaged. In the preferred form, the air chamber (24) and the mount (124) are of the same geometry and are machined from identical castings.

Abstract: A driving force distribution system selectively operates right and left electromagnetic clutches and, thereby assisting a vehicle in turning by transmitting torque from the inner turning wheel to the outer turning wheel. The right electromagnetic clutch includes an armature on the right side of a core housing a coil. The left electromagnetic clutch includes an armature on the left side of the core housing a coil. When the right electromagnetic clutch is engaged in order to assist the turning by transmitting torque from the right driven wheel to the left driven wheel when the vehicle is turning right, since the right electromagnetic clutch includes the armature on the right side of the core, the armature is urged leftward toward the core due to a centrifugal force caused by turning right to reduce an air gap, thereby enhancing the responsiveness of engagement of the right electromagnetic clutch as well as reducing the power consumption.