Abstract: For the purpose of solving the above problems, the present invention includes: transmission/reception means provided in a flow path for performing transmission/reception using a state change of fluid; repetition means for repeating the transmission/reception; time measurement means for measuring a time of propagation repeated by the repetition means; flow rate detection means for detecting a flow rate based on a value of the time measurement means; and number-of-times change means for changing to a predetermined number of repetition times. With such a structure, an influence caused by a variation of a flow can be suppressed by changing the number of repetition times so as to be suitable for a variation. As a result, reliable flow rate measurement with a high accuracy can be achieved.

Abstract: A water meter has a meter register having an encoder having electromagnetic wave emitters, e.g., infrared emitters to measure water flow and direction of water flow through the meter. The encoder has two of three spaced emitters directing infrared rays at predetermined time intervals toward a rotating detector wheel having a reflective surface portion and a non-reflective surface portion facing the emitters and an infrared sensor. The reflective surface portion of the detecting wheel reflects the infrared rays incident thereon toward the sensor. A microprocessor connected to the sensor acts on signals from the sensor to determine material flow. The meter register transmits the signal to a distant receiver. The microprocessor of a meter register has an algorithm to prevent the meter register from sending signals until after the meter register or a water meter having a meter register is installed and water moved through the meter.

Abstract: Devices for measuring a nip width between rolls of a press nip include one or more sensors adapted to be placed in the nip while the nip is stationary. The electrical resistance of each sensor corresponds to the size of the nip width, whereby a nip width or a nip width distribution may be determined by measuring the sensor resistance(s). Methods of measuring a nip width distribution include providing a plurality of force sensitive resistor sensors each of which respond to pressure applied thereto to provide a variable sensor resistance as a function of the amount of pressure and the area of the pressure exerted on the sensor.

Abstract: A device for measuring forces on a sensor body, comprising a beam. An array comprising at least one recess is formed in the beam. The array has a length-to-height ration of less than 1.0. At least one strain transducer is mounted in at least one recess, wherein when incorporated in a sensor body the device is sufficiently rigid to provide low overall deflection while providing adequately high metric strain levels.

Abstract: The vehicle weight determination device includes a microcomputer for achieving the vehicle weight determination by obtaining a driving force after filtering based on the speed ratio of the torque converter and obtaining an integrated driving force with the absolute value of the driving force after filtering by using an area method. Similarly, acceleration after filtering is obtained by filtering process of the acceleration and an integrated to obtain an integrated acceleration. The vehicle weight is determined by the integrated driving force divided by the integrated acceleration.

Abstract: A vibrator module adapted for use in a taper apparatus for advancing carrier tape having a plurality of compartments and for placing parts in the compartments. The vibrator module includes a motor that includes an output shaft that rotates in response to operation of the motor. The vibrator module also includes an eccentric weight mounted to and rotatable with the output shaft. The eccentric weight causes the motor to vibrate in response to rotation of the output shaft and eccentric weight. The vibrator module further includes a vibration transferring member interconnected with the motor and operable to transfer vibrations from the motor to the carrier tape to cause the parts to settle into the bottoms of the compartments.

Abstract: A six-gear or seven-gear dual-clutch transmission (1, 30) comprising two clutches (K1, 2) the input sides of which are connected with one drive shaft (2) of a prime mover and the output sides with each one of two input shafts (3, 4) disposed coaxially to each other, two countershafts (4, 5) upon which gear wheels designed as idler wheels are rotatably supported, gear wheels designed upon input shaft (3, 33, 37) and in tooth contact with idler wheels (8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 34, 35, 36), coupling devices (22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32) non-rotatably and axially movably supported on both countershafts (5, 6), and movable via setting devices and one output gear wheel (18, 19) on a respective countershaft (5, 6) which are in tooth contact with a toothing (20) on one differential transmission (21).

Abstract: An adjusting device has a carriage, at least one guide element, on which the carriage is mounted such that it can be moved, a shifting device for moving the carriage, and a securing mechanism for securing the carriage in a desired position. To provide an improved adjusting device, which has more compact construction and enables a simpler and more precise adjustment without additional contrivances, the shifting device has an electric motor, which is integrated in the carriage, and the securing mechanism blocks any movement of the carriage when the motor stands still and is automatically released when the motor starts running.

Abstract: A ball screw has a given longitudinal axis, and is defined by a shaft and a nut coaxial with each other and having respective at least single-start threads; the nut having, for each start, at least two endless tracks, each of which has a respective portion formed through the nut and parallel to the longitudinal axis, and is engaged by a respective train of balls.

Abstract: An automatic transmission shift range display structure is configured to make it possible to visually confirm that an automatic shift lever with a manual mode is in the manual mode. The automatic transmission shift range display structure has a shift lever with a range display. The shift lever is moveable in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle to select a D range of the automatic mode, and moveable in the widthwise direction of the vehicle from the automatic mode to select a manual mode. A slide member operates in coordination with the movement of the shift lever, and includes a slide indicator for identifying whether the shift lever is in the automatic mode or the manual mode. The range display has an indicator upper member with one or more transparent windows through which indicator is visible such that the selection of the automatic mode and the manual mode can be visually confirmed.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to produce an actuator system which also carries out combined adjusting movements, comprising linear and rotating displacement components. As a result, the actuators are connected together at the end points thereof by means of corner connections in such a manner that they form a closed, polygonal arrangement; the opposite corner connections of the actuator system are held together at a constant distance therebetween by means of rigid connections; the rigid connections can move freely with respect to each other and are connected in a flexible manner to the respective corner connections; the actuator system forms two outputs with the opposite corner connections.

Abstract: An arrestable tensioning device 10, in particular for a parking brake system, is described. The tensioning device 10 comprises an actuating device 20, a tensioning element 40 coupled to the actuating device 20 for executing a tensioning motion, and a releasable arresting device 60 for the tensioning element 40. The arresting device 60 has a first contour 70 coupled to the tensioning element 40, as well as an arresting element 66, which for arresting the tensioning element 40 interacts with the first contour 70, i.e. for example, is brought into engagement with the first contour 70. A lagging element 64 is provided, which upon a reversal of motion of the first contour 70 follows on after a time delay and in said case is movable relative to the first contour 70 back and forth between a first relative position enabling e.g. an engagement of the arresting element 66 into the first contour 70 and a second relative position preventing an engagement of the arresting element 66 into the first contour 70.

Abstract: A dual clamp bicycle stem face plate assembly for use in combination with a bicycle steering system includes a dual clamp face plate member attachable to the outside end of the extension arm of a bicycle steering assembly and which further includes an auxiliary or second clamp for retaining and gripping a second handle bar or pair of handles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roller follower, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface configured to house an inner body, and the transition opening links the first cavity with the second cavity; and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.

Abstract: An apparatus for amplifying the rotational force of a rotating object comprising a housing member having a chamber defined therein and a rotational unit placed within the chamber. The rotational unit comprising an elongated member having one or more rods placed transversely through the elongated member. The elongated member being mounted off-centered within the chamber in a manner to allow for rotation thereof. The chamber being sized and shaped so that as the elongated member rotates, the rods slide and rotate along its respective axis and imparts additional rotational force to the rotation of the elongated member.

Abstract: A light-weight transfer case is provided for implementation with a four-wheel drive vehicle. The light-weight transfer case includes a single-piece housing formed through either a lost-foam magnesium or die cast process. First and second output shafts are included which are formed from single-piece tubing through either a hydro-forming or swaging process. The first and second output shafts are lighter weight and maintain increased strength over traditional transfer case output shafts. A gear reduction unit is also included for establishing high, low and neutral speeds of the first and second output shafts. Furthermore, a mode selection device is included for selectively providing drive to either a single output shaft, in a two-wheel drive mode, or both the first and second output shafts, in a four-wheel drive mode.

Abstract: A composite material includes a double cemented carbide and a coarse grain dopant, wherein the coarse grain is added in an amount sufficient to improve wear resistance of virgin double cemented carbide. The double cemented carbide may selected from the group of carbides consisting of W, Ti, Mo, Nb, V, Hf, Ta, and Cr carbides. The coarse grain dopant may also be at least one carbide selected from the group consisting of W, Ti, Mo, Nb, V, Hf, Ta, and Cr carbides. The coarse grain carbide may be between about 5% to about 90% by weight of the total carbide in the composite. Preferably, the coarse grain carbide is about 10% to about 50% by weight of the total carbide in the composite.

Abstract: A process of making metal nanoparticles comprising the steps of: providing a precursor composition comprising at least one metallic compound and at least one organic compound; wherein the organic compound is selected from the group consisting of an ethynyl compound, a metal-ethynyl complex, and combinations thereof; wherein the precursor composition is a liquid or solid at room temperature; and heating the precursor composition under conditions effective to produce metal nanoparticles. A metal nanoparticle composition comprising metal nanoparticles dispersed homogenously in a matrix selected from the group consisting of ethynyl polymer, crosslinked ethynyl polymer, amorphous carbon, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanoparticles, graphite, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a dispersion-strengthened material containing nanoparticles that are uniformly dispersed in a matrix phase. The method includes adding nanoparticles and a molten material to a container to form a pool within the container and rotating the container to create a convection vortex in the pool. The convection vortex is sufficient to cause the nanoparticles to be incorporated into the molten material so as to yield a molten composite material, and further causes the molten composite material to be ejected from the container. The molten composite material is then cooled to form a solid composite body comprising a uniform dispersion of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for pretreatment of solid lump feed material for gas and pellet/lump-based direct reduction processes, by initially storing the lump feed in stockpiles for stress release, followed by pre-drying the feed material prior to charging into the reduction furnace and finally increasing the average temperature of the reduction furnace, in order to reduce the amount of reduction at low temperatures, thereby minimizing the formation of fines within the furnace.

Abstract: A method of producing metal fibers including melting a mixture of at least a fiber metal and a matrix metal, cooling the mixture to form a bulk matrix comprising at least a fiber phase and a matrix phase and removing at least a substantial portion of the matrix phase from the fiber phase. Additionally, the method may include deforming the bulk matrix. In certain embodiments, the fiber metal may be at least one of niobium, a niobium alloy, tantalum and a tantalum alloy and the matrix metal may be at least one of copper and a copper alloy. The substantial portion of the matrix phase may be removed, in certain embodiments, by dissolving of the matrix phase in a suitable mineral acid, such as, but not limited to, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: A pliers-type handtool includes fixed and movable handle members pivotally connected intermediate their ends, a movable jaw member pivotally connected with the fixed handle member jaw end, and a toggle device connecting the movable jaw member with the movable handle member. A cutting member is mounted for reciprocation within a chamber defined between the fixed handle member and the movable jaw member. When the toggle device is operated from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition, the cutting member is displaced away from the clamping jaws, thereby to remove from the conductor the insulation layer that is severed from the conductor by opposed knife blades carried by the cutting member.

Abstract: A winding device for use in winding pendulum or wind-up clocks includes an electrically powered rotary tool, such as an electric screwdriver, having a chuck, and at least one key having a distal end adapted for attachment to the clock spindle and a proximal end adapted for insertion into the chuck of the rotary tool. The tool or the key may include a torque limiter to prevent overwinding of the clock. The winding device may also include a key holder so that the tool can be used to wind a clock with its original key, the holder including a distal end for attachment to the original key, and a proximal end for insertion into the tool chuck. The key holder may also include a torque limiter.

Abstract: A die assembly adapted to be attached to one of a wrench first arm and a wrench second arm. The die assembly includes a die having a pipe facing front spaced apart from but parallel to the pipe longitudinal axis, a wrench facing rear, and two spaced apart opposed sides, each connected to the die front and die rear. The die is thick on one side and thin on the other side so that the die facing front has a face that recedes from the pipe from one edge to the other edge so that contact between the die facing front varies depending upon the diameter of the pipe. The die rear also has a convex curve so that the die has a thick mid section.

Abstract: A one-way ratchet wrench includes a wrench body, a ratchet wheel, an elastic member, and a pawl member. Thus, the elastic member limits transverse and longitudinal movement of the locking portion of the pawl member, so that the pawl member is positioned rigidly and stably. In addition, the locking portion of the pawl member is rested on a side of the elastic member, thereby preventing the elastic member from producing fatigue.

Abstract: A hand operable wrench is described which comprises a wrench head at one end thereof, and a substantially metallic lever formed as a handle extending in a longitudinal direction from the wrench head. The wrench head has an imaginary axis of wrench rotation, and the handle is formed substantially nontwisted comprising a first handle portion, a second handle portion and a third handle portion. The first handle portion connects to the wrench head, and the second handle portion is longitudinally positioned between the first and third handle portions. The first and third handle portions each have a cross-sectional shape when viewed in a cross-sectional plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An adjustable socket operates to rotatably drive a fastener. The adjustable socket includes a first recess disposed in the socket receptive of the fastener; and an adjustable stopper disposed in a second recess of the adjustable socket for limiting penetration of the fastener into the first recess.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle and at least one operation end is connected to an end of the handle. The handle includes a first section and a second section, a twist portion is connected between the first section and the second section. The second section has a wide surface which is located on a plane which is perpendicular to a plane where a surface of the at least one operation end is located. The user applies a force at the wide surface to rotate the at least one operation end so that the user's hand is suffered less pressure.

Abstract: A hammer wrench assembly and method of use that includes a safety handle for use with a hammer wrench. The hammer wrench is fitted with a female coupling. The safety handle is fitted with a male coupling adapted to mate with the female coupling. The male coupling is pivotally coupled to the safety handle so that the handle can be rotated up to 180°. The hammer wrench assembly can be used by one user or two users. With two users, one user can swing the hammer while the other use can steady the hammer wrench with the safety handle.

Abstract: A blind trimming apparatus and method of trimming blinds. The blind trimming apparatus includes a frame, a first pair of opposable cutting dies, at least one of which is moveable relative to the frame between a retracted position and an extended position, a second pair of opposable cutting dies, at least one of which is moveable relative to the frame between a retracted position and an extended position, and a carriage supported by the frame and supporting the second pair of opposable cutting dies. The carriage is moveable with respect to the first pair of opposable cutting dies to vary the distance between the first pair of opposable cutting dies in the extended position and the second pair of opposable cutting dies in the extended position.

Abstract: A load cell deflasher for the punch and die deflash processing of product from an extrusion includes a load cell pressure transducer interconnected with a punch to sense pressure measurements of the punch against the extrusion at the die and communicate the measurements to a programmable logic controller that controls the extension and retraction of the punch to the die and the structure accommodating pre-punch alignment of the extrusion to the die. The pressure measurements are logged in a trending database of the programmable logic controller. If a pressure measurement exceeds a threshold value, to programmable logic controller can command instruct a positioning actuator of the punch to abort its punch stroke prior to completion.

Abstract: A process for forming and trimming a part comprises providing a continuous web of polymeric material, thermoforming the continuous web of polymeric material into the desired part, providing a cutter arrangement comprising a blade, providing a platen assembly comprising a closed groove that generally corresponds to the outer shape of the blade and a vacuum system, wherein at least one of the cutter arrangement and the platen assembly is moveable with respect to the at least one other assembly, trimming the part of the continuous web of polymeric material from the remainder of the continuous web of polymeric material via the blade, and removing undesirable trim material formed during the trimming of the part via the vacuum system.

Abstract: For the automatic determination of the diameter of a tool, particularly a saw blade for an automatic wall saw, which is driven by a motor via a gear unit, the moment of inertia of the tool is used as an indicator for its diameter. Three basic solution variants are introduced. In particular, the system including a motor, gear unit and tool is treated as a dual-mass oscillator such that the elasticity of the shafts and gears is arranged as a torsion spring between the inertial masses in two discrete points while taking into account two coefficients of friction including coefficients of the known inertia of the motor rotor (?R) and of the tool (?s). This system can be described by equations which are then simplified by reasonable assumptions or premises. The selected formulations are solved for the moment of inertia of the tool to determine the diameter therefrom and to make an optimal adjustment for the drive possible which is adapted to the respective tool.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating webs of film transversely, the apparatus comprising a web holding apparatus, a device for advancing said web to a cutting apparatus, a rotary cutting device, and a device for providing containers to be filled with lengths of cut film, and a means for controlling the operation of the apparatus. A slitting device is provided for cutting said web longitudinally prior to said transverse cut. A method is provided for cutting at least one film web employing a rotary cutting tool, providing a container for receiving cut film lengths, and loading said cut lengths in a container. A method is provided for disposing a cap on a container of cut film lengths.

Abstract: A system and method for cutting shingles according to which a plurality of cutting blades are mounted on the outer circumference of a cutting cylinder, and the cylinder is rotated with the blades engaging the sheet while effecting relative translational movement between the cylinder and the sheet so that eight unique shingles are cut from the sheet upon one rotation of the cylinder.

Abstract: A sheet punch device for punching a sheet with a punch edge comprises a motor performing a punching operation and a position detection unit detecting a position of the punch edge. A control unit controls the motor and the position detection unit, wherein the control unit causes the position detection unit to detect a position of the punch edge at a time of or prior to a motor stop in a first driving operation of the motor to perform the punching operation, and, when the detected position deviates from a desired position, the control unit performs restarting of the motor so that the punch edge is brought close to the desired position.

Abstract: An apparatus for perforating a sheet of media includes a perforation forming mechanism including at least one perforation device. The perforation forming mechanism is configured to drive the perforation device through the sheet of media to extend through the sheet of media by a distance.

Abstract: A circular saw having a saw blade depth adjustment detent mechanism for facilitating rapid positioning of a saw blade at predetermined depth positions includes a housing enclosing a motor disposed therein that rotates a circular saw blade. The circular saw includes a foot which rides on a workpiece to guide the saw blade during cutting operations. The saw blade depth adjustment detent mechanism pivotally interconnects the foot to said housing such that the circular saw blade is adjustable to the foot through a number of saw blade depth settings within a range of saw blade depth of cuts relative to the foot. The saw blade depth adjustment detent mechanism includes a saw blade depth detent and a second member having a plurality of spaced saw blade depth recesses that are each matingly engageable with the saw blade depth detent to provide the range of saw blade depths.

Abstract: A sawing machine includes a table, a driving device, a transmission and a saw. The table defines a slot. The driving device is attached to the table. The transmission is connected with the driving device. The saw is exposed through the slot for cutting. The saw is connected with the transmission so that the driving device drives the saw via the transmission.

Abstract: A cutting device comprises a support to hold a roll of rolled media, a surface upon which the media is unrolled, and first and second cutting guides, each oriented substantially perpendicular to the media's unrolling path and supporting first and second cutters. The first cutter is movably supported by the first cutting guide and is capable of cutting the rolled media substantially parallel to the unrolling path. The second cutter is movably supported by the second cutting guide and is capable of cutting the rolled media substantially perpendicular to the unrolling path. The cutting device further comprises means for releasably securing the first cutter at a desired width position along the first cutting guide.

Abstract: An advancing power saw used for any metal cutting application. The power saw is provided with an oscillating mechanism that drives the saw up and down in a vertical direction. A hydraulic cylinder advances the saw toward the metal being cut while the saw is oscillating creating a circular pathway for the saw blade during the cutting operation. A balancing apparatus is provided in association with the saw blade that advances in an opposite direction to that of the saw blade to act as a counterbalance for the saw. The balancing apparatus has a weight provided at one end which dampens the vibrations created by the saw during the cutting operation and substantially equalizes pressure on the saw blade.

Abstract: A cutter including a base, a holder, a cutter blade portion, and a laser generator. The holder is supported on the base portion in an upright posture. The cutter blade portion supports a moving blade. The cutter blade portion is supported on the holder movable between an upper position and a lower position. The cutter blade portion is moved into the lower position to cut a workpiece supported on the base using the moving blade. The laser generator is attached to the holder or the cutter blade portion in an orientation to direct at least a portion of the laser light onto a position on the workpiece that is directly beneath the cutter blade portion when the cutter blade portion is in the upper position. Alternatively, a holder has a shaft support portion, and a slide shaft is axially slidably supported by the shaft support portion. A front end of the slide shaft has a hinge holder which pivotally supports the cutting blade portion. A laser generator is fixed to a front side of the hinge holder.

Abstract: A cutter including a base, a holder, a cutter blade portion, and a laser generator. The holder is supported on the base portion in an upright posture. The cutter blade portion supports a moving blade. The cutter blade portion is supported on the holder movable between an upper position and a lower position. The cutter blade portion is moved into the lower position to cut a workpiece supported on the base using the moving blade. The laser generator is attached to the holder or the cutter blade portion in an orientation to direct at least a portion of the laser light onto a position on the workpiece that is directly beneath the cutter blade portion when the cutter blade portion is in the upper position. Alternatively, a holder has a shaft support portion, and a slide shaft is axially slidably supported by the shaft support portion. A front end of the slide shaft has a hinge holder which pivotally supports the cutting blade portion. A laser generator is fixed to a front side of the hinge holder.

Abstract: A cutting wheel using knives with slice thickness gauging surfaces defining, with the knife cutting edges, a thickness dimension of sliced food products and a throat dimension measured perpendicular to the wheel cutting plane between each knife cutting edge and the terminal edge of the adjacent gauging surface, wherein the knives each have a single primary bevel extending practically tangent to the cutting plane on the side of the knife facing towards the cutting plane and a smooth transition area on the opposite side of the knife, and the ratio of throat dimension to slice thickness dimension is equal to or more than 1 to 1.7.

Abstract: A blind trimming apparatus includes a frame defining a cutting recess, a cutting tool supported by the frame and extending into the cutting recess, and a cutting blade supported by the frame and moveable across the cutting tool during trimming. One of the cutting blade and the cutting tool includes a locating protrusion and the other of the cutting blade and the cutting tool defines a locating recess. The locating protrusion is engageable in the locating recess to index one of the cutting blade and the cutting tool with respect to the other of the cutting blade and the cutting tool.

Abstract: A slicer has antimicrobial impregnated surfaces or components integrated into various parts of the slicer to reduce microbe growth.

Abstract: A band saw machine comprises a base provided with a motor. A driving wheel is pivoted on the base. A movable device is movably provided on the base to be moved between a distal position and a proximal position. A driven wheel is pivoted on the movable device. A band saw is provided around the driving wheel and the driven wheel. A fine adjusting device is engaged with the movable device. A transmission device is movably disposed on the base with an end connected with the fine adjusting device. A cam device is pivoted on the base having a periphery against the transmission device. The cam device is turned between a first position and a second position to move the movable device between the distal position and the proximal position. A handle is connected to the cam device to be operated for turning the cam device.

Abstract: A support for a musical instrument is manufactured from a soft pliable material and is adapted to be attached to a vertical supporting surface. The fingerboard or neck of a musical instrument, when stood upright on the floor below, can be inserted in a socket provided on the support when the instrument is not in use to thus provide a convenient and safe means of storage.

Abstract: A deck gun elevator includes a tubular base, with an inlet, a longitudinal axis, and a transverse passage extending along the longitudinal axis, and a tubular member in the transverse passage, which forms an annular space between the tubular base and the tubular member. The tubular member includes an outlet, a longitudinal axis, and a transverse passage, which is in communication with the transverse passage of the tubular base for directing the flow of water through the deck gun elevator. A piston is mounted on the tubular member and positioned in the annular space and defines a first chamber, which is formed between the tubular member and the tubular base, and a second chamber, which is formed between the tubular member and the tubular base. A control controls the flow of fluid into and out of the first and second chambers to control the position of the tubular member along the longitudinal axis of the tubular base.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator cylinder, which is intended to be operated using a control valve controlled by an operating lever. The actuator cylinder includes a cylinder barrel, a piston, and a rod, which extends outside the cylinder barrel. A detector element is fitted in connection with the rod, its angle of rotation corresponding to the current position of the piston. The control valve includes a rotatably supported slide construction, to which the detector element is connected in order to rotate the slide construction to a free-circulation position, when the piston is in a position according to the operating lever. The control valve also includes connections, between which a through-flow channel is arranged. The slide construction additionally includes a component shutting off the through-flow channel.