Abstract: A modular building structure comprises a service corridor (2) to which are connected separate cabin modules (1) that form accommodation or offices etc. The service module contains apparatus for the supply and distribution of mains services such as water, electricity, waste disposal and air conditioning to the building modules. The modules are connected to the corridor and to said mains supply services. Each of the cabin modules is free-standing, pre-fitted for its intended use. Adjacent modules are interconnected by a flexible grommet (26) that extends between aligned apertures in each module.

Abstract: An assembly of modular resin components includes separate base plates for the components. The base plates secure to the components and connect them to one another in the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor-disc connecting member for a glass curtain wall or roofing, comprising: a support abutment, one end connecting with a truss frame, and the other end connecting with an interconnecting part; and the interconnecting part connecting with one end of at least two support arms. The support abutment connects with the interconnecting part via a ball pivot, and the support arms hinge with the interconnecting part. The present invention is a simple structure and conveniently assembled during the construction phase of a glass curtain wall or roofing.

Abstract: A foundation shock eliminator for buildings or machines to dissipate or eliminate shock energy includes an upper block, a lower stationary base, a roller and an energy damping coating. The upper block and the lower stationary base have respectively a concave inner surface. The concave inner surfaces face each other. The roller is mounted between the concave inner surfaces. The energy damping coating dissipates the shock energy and is covers at least one of the surfaces of the upper block, the lower stationary base and the roller. Consequently, the foundation shock eliminator will aid the buildings or the machines to resist both vertical and horizontal shocks and diminish the shock effects to the buildings or machines. The energy damping coating will keep the entire foundation shock eliminator from being unstable whether or the foundation shock eliminator is subjected to shocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an easy-to-assemble building structure with a mountable frame for mounting solar panels, solar water heating panels, fuel cells or any other renewable energy device and more particularly relates to a gazebo or a storage space or an overhang used for purposes of mounting solar panels.

Abstract: A stairs lift system capable of converting stairs climbing operation into a walking movement along a horizontal plane. The system comprises an existing substrate, flight of stairs, and a second, overlying layer of stairs. Each one of the overlying stairs comprises a lifting element. Mechanical, electronic or hydraulic means are provided for lifting the lifting element up to the height of next-in-line overlaying stair. The lifting means are activated when sensing the presence of a subject having stepped on the first-in-line lifting element. The first-in-line lifting element returns to the initial position once the subject has stepped over to the next-in-line stair; and so forth.

Abstract: A roof closure system for use with corrugated panel roofs having a ridge cap and ventilated or non-ventilated foam closures permanently attached thereto, the ridge cap and the foam assembled as a ready-to-use single unit. The foam closure is formed a highly mallable foam material such that the closure may be used with any style of corrugated metal roof panels.

Abstract: An access floors for reducing floor impact sound. The access floor system includes a plurality of supports disposed at regular intervals, and upper plates placed on the supports, each of the upper plates including an upper board, a lower board, and a quadrangular reinforcing frame disposed between the upper board and the lower board. By employing the high rigidity sandwich upper plate, the upper plate can be light and the interval between the supports can be widened in comparison with the conventional access floor system, so that the floor impact sound reduction effect is enhanced. Since sound absorbing material or head insulation material is inserted between the reinforcing members, the sound absorption performance or the heat insulation performance can be enhanced. More particularly, the floor impact sound in apartments is absorbed so that comfortable environment without noise can be realized.

Abstract: A stud system for supporting spray insulation to an exterior surface of a concrete structure is disclosed. The stud includes a wall abutting surface, and a laterally extending web for promoting adherence of foam insulation when applied to either side of the stud. The stud is attached to the structure by anchoring to one or more form ties protruding from the structure, or by driving fasteners into the structure. The stud also includes a second surface which can be used for attachment of exterior finishes such as vinyl siding or stucco.

Abstract: A display for displaying the features of a casket which has a shell, a lid and an interior, comprises a wall, a cabinet mounted to the wall, an openable and closable door mounted to the cabinet, the door having the appearance of being at least a portion of the lid of the casket, and at least a portion of the shell of the casket positioned in the cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new type joint assembly for plates. By using this new type joint component, it is possible to complete the riveting of the plate and the joint component during the manufacturing of the plate, detachment becomes easier, so it is convenient to maintain and disassemble the carriage body. While ensuring that the carriage body of the containers or the van trailers have relatively larger interior width, the inner and outer surfaces of the entire side panels are flat or substantially flat.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a new type joint assembly for plates. By using this new type joint component, it is possible to complete the riveting of the plate and the joint component during the manufacturing of the plate, detachment becomes easier, so it is convenient to maintain and disassemble the carriage body. While ensuring that the carriage body of the containers or the van trailers have relatively larger interior width, the inner and outer surfaces of the entire side panels are flat or substantially flat.

Abstract: A construction unit is disclosed as including a head, two legs with a space therebetween, a first arm and a second arm, in which the first arm includes a female end, the second arm includes a male end receivable within a female end of a first arm of an adjacent construction unit for releasably engaging the construction unit with the adjacent construction unit, and the head is receivable within a space between leg members of an adjacent construction unit for releasably engaging the construction unit with the adjacent construction unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sectional flooring capable of making the horizontal assemblage as well as the inclined assemblage without removing the stopper, and fluently conducting the assembling operation without the interference or the breakage of the stopper while reinforcing the coupling between the floor boards. The sectional flooring has a floor board with first and second coupling structures at the lateral sides thereof. The first coupling structure has a protrusion, a prominence connected to the bottom of the protrusion while being bulged opposite to the top surface of the floor board, and a stopper receiving indentation indented from the end of the protrusion to the inside of the floor board. The second coupling structure has a groove, a depression connected to the bottom of the groove while being hollowed toward the bottom surface of the floor board, and a stopper protruded from the end of the depression to the outside of the floor board.

Abstract: A modular construction system is described. The system includes blocks (1) composed of structural slabs (4) and spacers (5), with the spacers (5) being arranged to form orthogonal and diagonal cavities (6, 7) extending within the blocks (1). When a number of blocks 1 are combined, the cavities combine to extend across blocks. Reinforcing members in the form of joists (8) can be located within the cavities, together with fastening members, to secure the construction. The principal system components may be manufactured from second-grade and/or reclaimed wood-based products and the like, to provide an inexpensive construction material. Additional cladding members or fascias can be mounted to the slabs (4), to alter aesthetic appearance or to provide functional properties such as insulation.

Abstract: A block suitable for use in a retaining wall, the block has a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, and opposed sides. The block includes a weakened section that extends substantially from the front to the rear surface, and which is configured and arranged to facilitate splitting the block into two smaller blocks. The weakened section can take the form of one or more slots that are generally situated within the body of the block and one or more grooves located at the front and rear surfaces, respectively. The groove at the front surface of the block is configured and arranged to simulate a joint between two adjacent blocks. Preferably, the front groove is formed by a core that modifies the block as it is removed from the mold in which it was cast. The block may include one or more projections and/or positioning elements that extend from the block in a generally vertical direction, and which are configured and arranged to engage a block in an adjacent course of blocks.

Abstract: A support beam that has a single cross-section including two vertical walls which are spaced by a certain distance; a top wall transversely connected with top edges of the vertical walls; a recessed space inward recessed from the top wall, two vertical sidewalls of the recessed space being respectively spaced from the two vertical walls by a certain distance; two bottom walls respectively horizontally disposed at bottom ends of the vertical walls; and multiple through holes being axially along the beam formed on the bottom wall of the recessed space. Accordingly, the beam has a better structural strength.

Abstract: A sill panel for a vehicle is fitted on the outside on an adjacent support part of a mounting structure and connected locally to the support part in upper and lower border areas. Clips, arranged at a distance from each other, are provided to fix the upper border area of the sill panel. In order to ensure both easy assembly with a secure hold in the mounting position and damage-free disassembly of the sill panel and the clips, the sill panel is guided up with its upper border area on the underside of an inwardly directed recess of the support part and is connected therewith via clips that are arranged in a covered fashion and extend in an upright direction. In order to disassemble the sill panel, its upper border area can be unbuttoned from the clips anchored on the support part by way of a sideways displacing motion of the sill panel.

Abstract: An assembly for reinforcing a structure is provided. The assembly generally includes a rigid sheet and a bracket. The rigid sheet is adapted to be adhered to the structure. The bracket includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg is adapted to penetratingly engage the structure. The second leg adheres to the rigid sheet. The first and second legs extend substantially perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: We introduce a new grooved stiffened beam that efficiently withstands dead loads, whose mechanical characteristics are higher than those of present structural beams, that can be used both for building roof trusses as well as for huge architectonical vaults.

Abstract: With a method for the production of a precise prefabricated concrete part, especially in the form of a sleeper or a plate (1) for a fixed track for rail-guided vehicles, the prefabricated concrete part is ground at the functionally relevant points to the predetermined size by means of a grooved roller. The device for this is a grinding machine (15) with a grooved roller (21) to grind the prefabricated concrete part at functionally relevant points to a predetermined size. The grooved roller (21) is made of a wear resistant material, especially silicon carbide.

Abstract: A method for arranging engagement means in a concrete body. These engagement means can come into contact with securing means, resulting in a coupling of considerable strength between the concrete part and the said securing means. The engagement means may comprise a screw thread, bayonet-like structure or the like arranged in the concrete. However, it is also possible for the engagement means to be designed as a separate component which is placed into the concrete material. This separate component is then provided with the engagement means proper in that it is provided with a screw thread, bayonet catch or the like. In this way, it is possible to secure construction parts to the concrete part, to hoist the concrete part and to carry out further actions with this part. It is also possible to adjust the concrete part with the aid of adjustment bolts which engage in the engagement means.

Abstract: A square tubular steel frame extends between inner and outer concrete footing form walls and prevents the inner and outer form walls from bowing inwardly and causing an undesirable narrow footing width, or bowing outwardly and causing a form blowout. The steel frame is adjustable in width to accommodate the narrowest to the widest footings. A lower bracket supports the bottom of the form, and is adjustable in height. Each end of the frame is replaceable to accommodate a single form thickness, or to accommodate overlapping forms. The frame is reusable, easy to set up, and simple to take down and move to the next job, and is safe to use.

Abstract: An improved shim for use in a siding application includes an elongated sheet of shim stock having a number of elongated indicators thereon to enable the sheet of shim stock to be cut into any of a variety of predetermined sizes for use with a variety of different accessories. In an exemplary depicted embodiment, the sheet of shim stock also includes an elongated V-groove disposed generally centrally thereon. The V-groove enables the sheet of shim stock to be deflected between a substantially planar configuration and an angled configuration. The indicators provide detectable guides along which the sheet of shim stock can be disunited to remove desired excess portions of the sheet of shim stock in order to provide a resultant shim having a transverse size that is suited for use in conjunction with a particularly accessory.

Abstract: The present invention provides a honeycomb structure which includes a cell structure section 3 including a plurality of cells 2 partitioned by a plurality of partition walls 1a and 1b, and an outer circumferential wall section 4 surrounding the cell structure section 3. The cell structure section 3 includes a first partition wall group having the partition walls 1a positioned in parallel and a second partition wall group having the partition walls 1b which intersect the partition walls of the first partition wall group at right angles and are positioned in parallel, each of the partition walls 1a and 1b connecting two different locations of the outer circumferential wall section 4 through one continuous plane.

Abstract: Receptacles having a multi-ply panel wall structure. The multi-ply panel comprises primarily natural and/or bio-degradable fibrous or cellulose materials, such as wood. The wood multi-ply panel is processed and formed by pressing multiple layers of thin wood sheets that retain their natural grain structure. The sheets are heat pressed molded to shape into the desired receptacle configuration, which may be done in a single step. The wood layer may have a corrugated sheet structure.

Abstract: A rigid spacer used in the construction of translucent or glass block window or wall assemblies, the rigid spacer has a shape conforming to the edge profile of glass blocks and a plurality of rigids extending toward the glass blocks to engage and secure the glass blocks.

Abstract: Form-fill-seal machine includes parts for moving a web of packaging material through the machine according to a process path and parts for transforming the web into filled bags, as well as a zipper strip applicator device for supplying a zipper strip for each bag transverse to the process path, by use of a first and a second conveyor, which in the supply direction of the zipper strip are placed one behind the other and are both provided with parts for retaining the zipper strip during supply, a blade being placed between the first and the second conveyor for cutting the zipper strip and the first and the second conveyor being provided with their own first and second drive.

Abstract: A common bundling tape (T) to be used for bundling bank notes of different denominations is held in a tape reel (14). A printing mechanism (21) is disposed on a tape feed passage (20) to print the bundling tape (T) with a mark indicating the denomination of bank notes. The printing mechanism (21) prints a mark indicating the denomination of bank notes of a bank note stack (P) on the substantially whole part of the outermost layer of the bundling tape bundling the bank notes when the bundling tape is fed. After winding the printed bundling tape (T) round the bank note stack (P), a tape carrying system (17) is reversed to take up a slack in the bundling tape (T) wound round the bank note stack (P) and tighten the bundling tape (T). Subsequently, a tape cutter (10) cuts off the bundling tape (T) not used for bundling the bank note stack (P) and heat-bonding member (13) heat-bonds together superposed leading and trailing end parts of the bundling tape (T) bundling the bank note stack (P).

Abstract: A clip feed arrangement including a magazine bar having an entry and an exit for guiding a line of clips from a clip supply to a separating device of a closure apparatus, and a clip drive arranged in the region of the magazine bar. The clip drive has two drive elements which can be successively brought alternately into engagement with the line of clips. The drive elements travel in the advance direction on advance paths in the form of a segment of a circle. When the first drive element is engaged, the second drive element is disengaged and travels in an opposite direction. The engagement and the travel direction of the drive elements are reversible, wherein the first and the second advance paths have the same axis of rotation about which the drive elements are reciprocatingly pivotable.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for packaging continuous webs (B) of material such as selvedges generated on thermoforming units, comprising means for regulating input of webs (B), means (1) for guiding and driving the webs (15), as well as means (2) for cutting and, downstream thereof, means (3) for collecting bits of webs (B). The cutting means (2) consist of at least a blade actuated imparted with a reciprocating movement co-operating with a cutting block, and the guiding and driving means (I) are associated with means (21) for conveying by air stream the webs (B), preceding immediately the blade and said cutting block.

Abstract: The guiding means which provide to the pleating of the film (F) unwound from the bobbin and inserted in the packaging station, in order to adapt the width of the same film to the width of the products to be packaged, use rows of wheels (9, 9?, 15, 15?) to co-operate with the same film with rolling friction. The width of the pleated film may be adjusted by only adjusting of the reciprocal distance between the guides of lateral folding (13, 13?), and the corresponding rows of wheels (15, 15?). Before reaching between the folding guides, the packaging film runs on the convex portion of a transmission structure with an internal angle of about 170°, formed by a short central roller (5), and by long lateral rollers (105, 105?), all of them freely rotatable, which maintain the film transversally stretched and centered in correct manner on the following folding means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members of the zipper are interlocked together. The first interlocking member of the zipper is attached to the web at an intermediate portion of the web between the first and second edges of the web. The second interlocking member has an attachment region that is facing away from the web. One edge of the web is folded away from the zipper and toward the other edge of the web. Unit operations are performed on the zipper to create zipper segments from the zipper while the zipper is exposed. Each of the zipper segments is associated with an individual food package made from the web.

Abstract: A bag accumulating device is provided with a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism. The first drive mechanism is configured to advance an open-mouth portion of a bag at a first speed. The second drive mechanism is provided adjacent and downstream of the first drive mechanism. The second drive mechanism is configured to advance the open-mouth portion of the bag at a second speed that is less than the first speed so as to accumulate and foreshorten the open mouth portion of the bag. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A log packaging apparatus for packaging logs using a turret or a shuttle. The turret or shuttle can be used in conjunction with a wrap conveyor. The turret system can include a rotatable turret with at least one clamp movable into different positions in the apparatus, a log station at which logs are received, and a log ejector for ejecting logs from the log station into clamps of the turret. Logs can be ejected from the log station, through wrap material, and into the turret clamps. In other embodiments, a wrap conveyor inserts wrap material between a shuttle and a log station at which logs are received. Logs in such embodiments can pass from the log station to the shuttle through the wrap material.

Abstract: The sealing apparatus comprises (a) a heat seal jaw, (b) a heat seal bar having two heaters arranged in parallel, being provided in a front edge of said heat seal jaw and having a working surface, (c) a counter jaw disposed oppositely to the heat seal jaw, (d) a counter rail provided to said counter jaw and having the working surface, (e) a drive means for advancing/retracting the heat seal jaw and counter jaw relatively, (f) a heating means for actuating the heaters while clamping a packaging material by the working surface of the heat seal bar and the working of the counter rail and, (g) a cutter section comprising of a cutter disposed at the position between the two heaters and a resilient counter cutter, and is characterized in that the counter cutter is held by a holding section provided on the working surface of the heat seal bar or the counter rail and projecting from the holding working surface. The seal apparatus can improve hygiene and the flap formation of the packaging container.

Abstract: A table extension is provide and is adapted for movement between a bagging position and a transport position for use with an agricultural bagging machine. The table extension comprises a table for conveying material to be bagged to the agricultural bagging machine, a frame for supporting the table, and a lift mechanism adapted for moving the table between the bagging position and the transport position with the lift mechanism in operable communication with said frame. The table extension is hydraulically powered and utilizes a plurality of hydraulic cylinders and mechanism assembly to accomplish movement between the bagging and the transport position.

Abstract: A thermo shrinkable film machine includes two blocks movably mounted on two rails between two sideswalls on the base of the machine. A rotatable rod is rotatably connected between the two sidewalls includes a right-handed threaded section and a left-handed threaded section. The two blocks has two respective threaded passages which are respectively connected to the right-handed threaded section and the left-handed threaded section so that when rotating the rotatable rod, the two blocks are moved in opposite directions. Two wheels are respectively connected to the two blocks so as to contact thermo shrinkable film mounted on a shaft. An adjustable mechanism includes a driving wheel connected to an end of the rotatable rod and can be positioned by a positioning unit received in one of the two sidewalls.

Abstract: An adjusting device of a thermo shrinkable film machine includes first and second blocks movably mounted on two rails between two sideswalls on the base of the machine. Each of the two blocks has a wheel for contacting the film on a shaft. Two rotatable rods have two threaded sections of different directions of threads which rotatably extend through the two blocks respectively. The two respective ends of the two rotatable rods are connected to a rotating piece which is rotatably received in a case located between the first and second blocks. A driving wheel drives one of the rotatable rods so as to move the two blocks in opposite directions and to adjust the distance between the two wheels contacting the film of different thickness.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a decorative pleated cover about an outer peripheral surface of a flower pot. The apparatus including a frame assembly, a platform connected to the frame assembly, a pleating assembly supported on the platform and a banding assembly also connected to the platform. The banding assembly is disposed about the pleating assembly and supports at least one band so that upon forming a decorative pleated cover about the flower pot with the pleating assembly, the decorative pleated cover so formed is secured about the flower port with a band while the flower port having the decorative pleated cover formed there about is supported within the pleating assembly.

Abstract: A self cleaning gas filtration system for filtering contaminants from a flow of gas. A filter element is disposed within a housing and configured to receive a first flow of gas from an inlet in the housing. A pressurized gas source is fluidly coupled to at least one tube having a plurality of perforations. The perforations are configured to backflush the filter with a second flow of gas from the gas source. An outlet is configured to receive at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

Abstract: A separator tank assembly including a separator tank having an interior chamber, a corrosion-resistant layer applied over at least a portion of the separator tank interior chamber, and a separator element positioned within the interior chamber of the tank. The separator element is electrically connected to a portion of the separator tank beneath the corrosion-resistant layer.

Abstract: This dust collecting unit for use in a cleaner includes an inlet port through which air and dust is taken in, a dust catch room into which the air and dust taken in through the inlet port is led, an air flow path for separating a part of air taken in through the inlet port and ensuring air flow, an air outlet port through which the air having passed through the dust catch room and the air flow path is discharged, and a filter provided on the upstream side of the air outlet port for preventing dust from flowing to the air outlet port from the dust catch room and the air flow path.

Abstract: The flow of crop material through a harvesting machine, such as a combine, can be described using a wide range of models, providing a relationship between the harvester load u(t), e.g. the mass flow at the inlet, and an effectiveness value y(t), e.g. the grain loss at the outlet. However, prior art models are not applicable to a wide range of harvesting conditions or are very complicated, requiring a multitude of inputs. The invention proposes to use a simple model, comprising a stochastic parameter , which is continuously optimized to adjust the model to the latest prevailing working conditions. Such parameter may be considered to constitute a variable which characterizes the instantaneously prevailing readiness of the harvesting process. Such variable can be used for establishing field maps showing the evolution of the harvesting operation itself. It can also be used in automatic routines which adjust the harvester speed in order to limit the grain losses.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a yarn with improved properties, such as lowered susceptibility to picks and snags. The yarn consists of a spandex core that is tightly covered with a nylon fiber, which tight covering is achieved by heat treatment. A knitted fabric is further provided, that is made of yarn consisting of a spandex core and a nylon fiber, which has low susceptibility to picks, as well as to tears during its production and its use.

Abstract: Stator for the first phase of a low-pressure turbine having a series of blades (1) each defined by coordinates of a discreet combination of points, in a Cartesian reference system (X,Y,Z), wherein the axis (Z) is a radial axis intersecting the central axis of the turbine. The profile of each blade (1) is identified by means of a series of closed intersection curves (20) between the profile itself and planes (X,Y) lying at distances (Z) from the central axis. Each blade (1) has an average throat angle defined by the cosine arc of the ratio between the average throat length at mid-height of the blade and the circumferential pitch evaluated at the radius of the average throat point; the average throat angle ranges from 57° to 60°.

Abstract: Rotor for the first phase of a low-pressure turbine having a series of blades (1) each defined by coordinates of a discreet combination of points, in a Cartesian reference system (X,Y,Z), wherein the axis (Z) is a radial axis intersecting the central axis of the turbine. The profile of each blade (1) is identified by means of a series of closed intersection curves (20) between the profile itself and planes (X,Y) lying at distances (Z) from the central axis. Each blade (1) has an average throat angle defined by the cosine arc of the ratio between the average throat length at mid-height of the blade and the circumferential pitch evaluated at the radius of the average throat point; the average throat angle ranges from 54.9° to 57.9°.

Abstract: A power plant (10) including a boiler unit portion (12) and a gas turbine unit portion (14) operable in multiple modes, including operation of the boiler unit portion independent of the gas turbine unit portion. Exhaust gas from the gas turbine is cooled in a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) (52, 54) where steam is produced. The exhaust gas may also be provided to support combustion in a separately fueled boiler (16). The exhaust gas may be extracted from any location within or downstream of the HRSG. Steam produced in the HRSG and/or in the boiler may be supplied to a steam turbine unit (42, 44, 46). Dampers (60, 62, 74) are provided to selectively direct the gas turbine exhaust to the boiler or to bypass the boiler. An existing boiler fired steam power plant may be reconfigured to have the described arrangement.

Abstract: The turbojet according to the invention comprises a fixed structure, a fan rotor fixed to a drive shaft (5) supported by a first bearing (6) and a second bearing (7), mounted on the said structure fixed through a bearing support part (11, 19), the first bearing (6) being mounted on the fixed structure of the turbojet through a device (13) enabling it to be decoupled (13) from the fixed structure, characterised by the fact that the second bearing (7) is mounted on the bearing support part (19) through a link acting as a ball joint (23, 24) and in that the turbojet also comprises means enabling axial displacements of the second bearing (7) with respect to the fixed structure of the turbojet if the first bearing (6) should be decoupled. The centring function of the second bearing (7) after decoupling of the first bearing (6) is thus provided without introducing excessive stresses in the bearing (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to aerodynamically matching the rear fan of a turbojet having two fans and a low-pressure compressor at the front of the intermediate casing, said fans being driven by two independent shafts. Said compressor is disposed between the blades of the two fans and includes at least one ring of rotor blades around the periphery of a wheel driven by the drive shaft for the front fan, and at least two grids of stator vanes disposed on either side of the ring of rotor blades and inside a grid carrier ring. A stationary outer grid and a stator of variable pitch connect the ring to the fan casing.