Abstract: A door hinge apparatus of a refrigerator comprises a hinge body having a screw hole and mounted at a refrigerator body, a hinge shaft coupled to the screw hole of the hinge body so that a height thereof can be controlled by a rotation and for rotation-supporting a refrigerator door, and a selective rotation preventing unit for selectively fixing or releasing the hinge shaft. As the refrigerator door is always located at a position to sufficiently cover a freezing chamber or a cooling chamber of a refrigerator at the time of assembling or using the refrigerator door, cold air inside the freezing chamber or the cooling chamber is prevented from being leaked to outside through the refrigerator door.

Abstract: The invention provides a restricting device for a closure including a vent hingedly connected to a frame, the restricting device comprising a plate (1,4) for mounting on a frame, an arm (7) for pivotally mounting on a vent and means for releasably interengaging the arm and the plate, wherein, in use, when the plate and the arm are interengaged, the closure can only be opened a predetermined distance. The means for releasably interengaging the arm and the plate comprise a resilient means (2) adapted to engage a locking pin (5). The engagement between the arm and the plate is released by means of a release means, for example a key (6,6?;6?), which is separate from the rest of the device. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides means (16,17; 18, 20) for preventing over-rotation of the key beyond a position in which the resilient means is in an optimum release position. The device is simple to use and has the advantage that it is detachable.

Abstract: This present invention provides for a device that conveniently slips into a pocket and keeps items such as glasses from slipping out when the wearer bends over. Unlike the previous inventions, it requires very little dexterity to use, does not interfere with clothing, and does not have to be visible to others. Compared to other inventions attempting to achieve similar results, this one can be manufactured at a very low cost and varying shapes and styles.

Abstract: The invention provides a magnetic floral attachment device which includes a T-shaped flower receiving body and a magnetic component to be placed on opposite sides of an article of clothing so as to secure the flower in place. The attachment device is an improved mechanism for attaching floral arrangements, such as corsages or boutonnieres, to garments in that it eliminates the use of floral pins which can cause damage to skin or clothing and provides an improved means with a unique shape and magnetic grip to firmly hold the floral arrangement in place.

Abstract: A rotating pin clasp apparatus includes a base member with a cavity formed on the surface of the base member and a rod disposed in the cavity of the base member. The rod includes a recess and a pin utilized for fastening the rotating pin clasp apparatus, where a first end of the pin is rotatably attached to the rod at a pivot. The rod also includes a pin-retaining member for clasping a second end of the pin to the rod and a knob for rotating the rod in the cavity of the base member. A collar is formed on the base member and fitted around the recess of the rod for securing the rod to the base member and for permitting the rod to rotate in the cavity of the base member.

Abstract: A clasp assembly, which can be disconnected or connected with a watch chain quickly, includes a clasp cap, an inner bend plate, outer band plate, a screw, a rivet and an elastic shaft. The inner bend plate comprises an arc plate body and two cylindrical bodies, the two cylindrical bodies disposed on one end of the plate body, a thread hole provided on the surface of a distal end of each cylindrical body, a through hole provided on the other end of the plate body and a convex clasp provided on each side of the plate body. A groove is provided in the middle of the outer bend plate and a through hole is formed on one end of the out bend plate, which comprises two sections spaced by the groove, and linked with the through hole of the inner bend plate by engaging with the rivet pivotally. A through hole is formed on the other end of the outer bend plate which remains integral, and concave clasps are disposed symmetrically on the inner sides of the outer bend plate.

Abstract: An ascending/descending assembly is simple, strong, safe, easy to use, and can be used with either single rope or double rope technique. The assembly includes at least first, second, and third (and preferably fourth and fifth) clamping elements. Each element has a first side edge, a first end edge, a main opening large enough for a rope extending in a first dimension through it, and a slot extending between the first side edge and the opening, the slot allowing a rope to pass through the slot into the opening. A connecting element (such as a chain) is operatively pivotally connected adjacent the first end edges of each of the clamping elements, and connects the clamping elements together so that the first end edges thereof are substantially aligned, so that the second clamping element is between the first and third clamping elements, and so that the first side edges of some of the clamping elements are aligned but so that the first side edge of at least one other clamping element is opposite.

Abstract: A Velcro band structure includes a Velcro band attachable to a binding band wherein the Velcro band has a plurality of retaining areas with registration hoops and a plurality of separation areas without the registration hoops thereof defining the upper surface thereon, and the retaining areas and the separation areas thereof can be made in any shapes and are alternatively arranged in regular or irregular manner. The registration hoops of the retaining areas are engaged with a fleece facet of the binding band thereof to form a plurality of buckling sections individually isolated by the separation areas thereof for buckling up a combined article thereby.

Abstract: A clamping device for holding together the ends of two fabric sections at the hem of an item of clothing during smoothing of the item of clothing on an inflatable member, wherein the clamping device (1) has a common receiving area for receiving the two ends of the fabric sections and the receiving area is surrounded by an inner (21) and an outer plate (31), wherein the plates (21, 31) are parts of flaps (2, 3), the inner flap (2) is connected to the outer flap (3) by a connecting element (5), and the connecting element (5) produces a clamping force between the inner and the outer plate (21, 31). The invention further relates to a device for smoothing and/or drying an item of clothing, wherein the device (100) has a housing (110) via which an inflatable member (120) for tensioning the item of clothing (H) is held.

Abstract: A binding band comprises a band part, a pendant hook part provided at one end of the band part, and an enclosed-wall part provided at the other end of the band part and having a passage through which the band part is vertically passed. The enclosed-wall part has a slit through which the band part is inserted into the passage from the side.

Abstract: At the outlet end (B) of a tentering frame (1), on the side of the tentering frame chains with needle plates (3) there are transport means (11) in the shape of conveyor belts (19) and clamping bands (23), whose runs (19?, 23?) intersect the plane (E) formed by the tentering frame chains (3) at an acute angle (alpha) at a point (X). The needles are removed from the fabric web (39) which is guided in a clamped way during the needle removal by the conveyor belts (19) and clamping bands (23).

Abstract: Composite electrode/current collectors for capacitors, e.g., a flow-through capacitor or electric double layer capacitor are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making a composite electrode/current collectors and capacitors having at least one composite electrode/current collector.

Abstract: This invention demonstrates a method for making a device of storing energy, enhancing the efficiency of manufacture and the reliability of products. The electrode plates of storing energy are accumulated according to the working voltage needed to form a pre-structuring unit of storing energy. The electrolyte leak of a capacitor and the unequal voltage of an accumulative unit, which are the main factors of the fail in a conventional capacitor, are solved by using three layers of sealing gel. And then, the electrolyte is to back fill in by vacuum and to seal the units to accomplish the device of storing energy. Each porous electrode in the device has two faces at the same time, which are used for the positive and negative poles respectively. The electrode plates are assembled with bipolar structure, the same as the series connection of the storing-energy devices, which can reduce the volume and mass of the device and the cost of the manufacture.

Abstract: Disclosed are a tactile sensor and a method of manufacturing the same, which are capable of implementing a wide range of senses, including sensing contact pressure (vertical force and horizontal force) with an external object and heat caused by the contact pressure. The method comprises forming a side block formation pattern of a force sensor and forming a piezo-resistor formation pattern of a heat sensor; forming a piezo-resistor and depositing an oxide film on the piezo-resistor; forming contact holes and forming a line hole formation pattern; forming a metal line, a temperature measurement metal line, and a heater; depositing an oxide film on the metal line, the temperature measurement metal line, and the heater, and forming a load block on the oxide film; and forming a side block by etching a bottom surface of the wafer on which the load block is formed. Accordingly, remarkable improvement of sensitivity can be achieved.

Abstract: A problem where a tool is deformed when a retaining ring is fitted on a shaft is solved. Plate members (2, 2a) positioned at at least one side of a full back surface of a retaining ring (W) are arranged at a holder (1) provided at the head of a tool body. A contact portion (3), a portion opposite an opening portion (Y) in the outer periphery of the retaining ring (W), is provided more backward than the heads of the plate members (2, 2a). Fall-off prevention means (4) from which the retaining ring (W) can be easily detached is provided at the holder (1). There are sheltering spaces (5, 5a) arranged outside both side portions of the retaining ring (W) in its installed state. When the retaining ring (W) is installed to the holder (1), the retaining ring (W) does not fall off because of the fall-off prevention means (4).

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a retaining ring attaching device capable of improving assembling efficiency and a data storage device fabricating method. In one embodiment, a C ring attaching device included in a hard disk drive assembling apparatus expands a C ring, puts the expanded C ring on a pivot, and contracts the C ring on the pivot. The C ring attaching device moves chuck arms holding the C ring such that the C ring is moved so that a gap in the C ring moves away from the pivot while the C ring is being contracted.

Abstract: A device for engaging first and second terminal ends of a vehicle track and drawing the terminal ends together in order to facilitate their connection to form a closed loop of track. The device comprises first and second coupling ends for engaging respective terminal ends of the track; a terminal guide plate; and two guide rods and a threaded drive rod extending between the first coupling end and the terminal guide plate and passing through the second coupling end. Fittings are provided at both ends of the drive rod. Turning either or both of the fittings causes the drive rod to turn, which causes the second coupling end to move toward the first, thereby drawing the first and second terminal ends together. In alternative embodiments, this screw-type drive mechanism is replaced by ratchet-type and hydraulic/pneumatic-type drive mechanisms.

Abstract: A device for engaging first and second terminal ends of a vehicle track and drawing the terminal ends together in order to facilitate their connection to form a closed loop of track. The device comprises first and second coupling ends for engaging respective terminal ends of the track; a terminal guide plate; and two guide rods and a threaded drive rod extending between the first coupling end and the terminal guide plate and passing through the second coupling end. Fittings are provided at both ends of the drive rod. Turning either or both of the fittings causes the drive rod to turn, which causes the second coupling end to move toward the first, thereby drawing the first and second terminal ends together. In alternative embodiments, this screw-type drive mechanism is replaced by ratchet, hydraulic/pneumatic, or motorized drive mechanisms.

Abstract: A door of a drum washer and an assembling method for the same are disclosed, in which a structure of a door is improved to facilitate assembly of the door and make appearance of the door good. The door of a drum washer includes an upper cover having a hollow, a central portion downwardly tapered at a predetermined angle and a main boss formed at a predetermined length outside the rear, a center cover connected to an lower portion of the upper cover, having an connecting boss coupled to the main boss, and a lower cover connected to an lower portion of the center cover, having an connecting boss groove corresponding to the connecting boss.

Abstract: An alignment assembly comprises an outer bushing received in an aperture of a work piece, and an eccentric bushing received in a passage of the inner bushing and rotated to align a passage of the eccentric bushing with passages of other work pieces and/or alignment assemblies. An alignment assembly comprises an outer bushing received in an aperture of a work piece, inner bushing received in a passage of the outer bushing, and an eccentric bushing received in a passage of the inner bushing and rotated to align a passage of the eccentric bushing with passages of other work pieces and/or alignment assemblies mounted in other work pieces. Flanges and/or ends may be machined to accommodate off-center passages. The bushings may be secured via cold work expansion.

Abstract: A manufacturing cell having a plurality of work stations, where at least one of the work station comprises a metalworking machine, and where at least one metalworking machine is provided with a modular tooling apparatus. The modular tooling apparatus consists of a base having one or more attachment surfaces, and one or more inserts that can be inserted semi-permanently to the attachment surfaces. The attachment surface is typically a pocket in the surface of the base. The insert has a workpiece support feature that can support and/or secure the workpiece into the proper position and orientation for machining. The base, pockets and inserts are configured to provide a characteristic location and orientation for the workpiece relative to the base, and to the metalworking machine.

Abstract: The invention provides a burr removal apparatus for laser beam machine which removes burrs formed on the top surface of a workpiece. When, for example, pilot holes PH are produced in a workpiece W by a laser machining tool 60, molten particles scatter to form whisker-like burrs Wb on the top surface of the workpiece. A whisker-like burr removal apparatus 700 has a machining head 710 which is raised and lowered by a cylinder 720. It removes the whisker-like burrs Wb with a machining tool 730.

Abstract: An indentation is formed by thrusting a probe of a scanning probe microscope for processing, which has a vertical surface or a vertical ridge and is harder than sample material, into sample for measuring the indentation. A high-fidelity AFM observation is performed on the shape of the formed indentation with a thin probe with high aspect ratio, the direction of the vertical surface or the vertical ridge is inspected, and the angle error ? is stored. By rotating a sample stage by an angle corresponding to the measured mounting angle error ? of the probe, the mounting angle error of the probe is corrected in advance.

Abstract: Two trim/notch milling steps are used to refine the track width that is defined by the second pole piece tip of a write head. The second milling step uses feedback gained after the first milling step to refine the P2B (pole P2 bottom width) dimension. A final milling step may be conducted after receiving feedback from the result of the second trim/notch milling step.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for removing plating from a device. The method and apparatus may be used for preparing an electrical connector for connecting at least one wire or other terminus thereto where the electrical connector has at least one electrical contact with a metal coating thereon. The method includes the steps of applying molten solder to the electrical contact whereby the coating dissolves into the molten solder to thereby create a molten coating-solder mixture and rotating the electrical connector whereby the molten coating-solder mixture is removed from the electrical contact.

Abstract: Broken conduit is repaired by enlarging the inner diameter at the broken end portion to provide a socket for receiving a coupling that has a male end portion with a reduced radial wall thickness and is configured so that the external diameter of the male end portion is closely received in the socket while the inner diameter thereof corresponds to the original inner diameter of the conduit.

Abstract: In a scroll fluid machine, an orbiting scroll is eccentrically revolved with respect to a fixed scroll by a driving shaft to compress a gas toward a center. To manufacture the orbiting scroll, a reference bore is formed at the center of orbiting scroll material, and a reference bore is formed at the center of bearing plate material. A dowel pin is inserted in the two reference bores. The orbiting scroll material is combined with the bearing plate material with a bolt and an adhesive.

Abstract: A method of repairing a damaged combustion gas transition liner for a gas turbine engine and an improved damage-resistant transition liner that mounts adjacent to the edge of one of the engine's combustion chambers. In a particular embodiment, the gas turbine engine is a reverse flow type and the transition liner has a scalloped, circular shape with a damaged outer edge portion. The outer edge portion of the liner is removed and replaced with a new ring-shaped edge portion. The new ring-shaped edge portion has a layer of damage-resistant material that is more robust than the original liner material. The layer of damage-resistant material is located such that it will be adjacent to the edge of the combustion chamber when the gas turbine engine is reassembled. A new transition liner assembly with the damage-resistant edge also is provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a liquid jet head includes the steps of: forming a piezoelectric element on one plane of a passage-forming substrate with a vibration plate interposed therebetween, and removing the vibration plate in an area where a communicating portion is formed, thus forming a penetrated hole; forming a predetermined metal layer on the one plane of the passage-forming substrate on which the piezoelectric element is formed to seal the penetrated hole with the metal layer, and patterning the metal layer in an area corresponding to the piezoelectric element, thus forming a lead electrode; adhering a reservoir-forming plate, in which a reservoir portion is formed, to the one plane of the passage-forming substrate; wet-etching the passage-forming substrate from the other plane thereof until the vibration plate and the metal layer are exposed, thus forming a pressure generating chamber and the communicating portion; and removing the metal layer by etching to allow the reservoir portion and the communic

Abstract: A valve stem installation system (10) includes a conveyor (24) for moving wheel rims (14). A detector (50) is cooperable with the conveyor (24) to detect size of the wheel rim (14) and a location of an aperture (12) of the wheel rim (14) to receive various valve stems (16, 18). Two robots (110, 112) are adaptable for matably moving the valve stem (16, 18) to the wheel rim (14). A controller (60) is operably communicated with the robots (110, 112) and the detector (50) for receiving a signal from the detector (50) as the detector (50) identifies configuration of the wheel rim (14) and then transmitting the signal to the robots (110, 112) thereby directing the robots (110, 112) to selectively engage the valve stem (16, 18) to be inserted into the aperture (12).

Abstract: A cast forging method of manufacturing a disc for a wheel. The method may include the steps of producing a cast disc by low pressure casting, heating the cast disc to its material plasticity temperature, and placing the heated cast disc into a forging mold to forge the disc under high pressure. The method may further include the steps of inspecting the forged disc for defects, and machining the forged disc to the required end-product specifications.

Abstract: A personal trimming system includes a main body having a motor and a part of a driving unit for converting a rotation of the motor into a reciprocating motion; and a head portion having a driven member moving in a reciprocating motion. A cross section of the main body has an approximately meniscus shape in a direction parallel to a direction in which the driven member contacts with a surface of which hair is trimmed and, further, a front side and a rear side, being recessed and protruded respectively, are curved in an approximately arc shape along a reciprocating motion direction of the driven member.

Abstract: A personal trimming system includes a main body having a motor and a part of a driving unit for converting a rotation of the motor into a reciprocating motion; and a head portion having a driven member moving in a reciprocating motion. The head portion is pivotably supported with respect to the main body, and a gap is provided between the main body and the head portion.

Abstract: A personal trimming system includes a main body having a motor and a part of a driving unit for converting a rotation of the motor into a reciprocating motion; and a head portion having a driven member moving in a reciprocating motion. The driving unit has a first driving connecting piece for converting a rotation of a shaft of the motor into a reciprocating motion and a second driving connecting piece pivotably supported with respect to the first driving connecting piece.

Abstract: A cutting device for cutting an object (i.e., pipes or tubing), the device comprising a first cutting member and a second securing member pivotally coupled together. The first cutting member generally includes a handle portion and a blade portion extending away from the handle portion, the blade portion having at least one blade edge for cutting a portion of the object, and being moveable along a cutting path. The second securing member can include a handle portion and a cradle portion. Additionally, the device can comprise a positioning or nesting element connected to the second securing member proximate the cradle portion, the positioning or nesting element being adapted to hold and securely position a tube or pipe object such that the longitudinal axis of the target object is aligned and secured generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the securing member and the cutting path of the blade portion.

Abstract: A device and method for pipe replacement is shown. A pipe replacement device is shown that includes at least one scoring wheel to provide a more progressive cut that provides consistency in the split of the pipe. A pulling force is reduced using pipe replacement devices and methods in a splitting operation. A pipe replacement device is shown that includes at least one skid structures with a long and consistent profile. In methods shown, friction between a pipe replacement device and the pipe being split is reduced.

Abstract: A pastry server having a blade with a substantially rigid portion and a flexible tip. A handle extends from the blade for permitting a user to retrieve a slice of pastry from a pastry pan. The flexible tip is operable for flexing and bending to substantially conform to the configured edge shape of the pan to facilitate easy removal of a slice of pastry from the pan.

Abstract: A blade stabilizer device for a heavy-duty material handling demolition tool for shearing and crushing scrap material which includes a lower jaw connected to the boom structure of a hydraulic system of an excavator has an upper jaw pivotally connected to and closable upon the lower jaw at a pivot point. The blade stabilizing device consists of a wear guide pad supported by the lower jaw adjacent the pivot point slidably engaging the movable upper jaw to keep the upper jaw in close engagement with the lower jaw. The wear guide pad is mounted behind the pivot point. A second wear guide pad may be mounted in front of the pivot point on the opposite side of the upper jaw to cross-brace the upper jaw.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a housing having two plates secured together, to form a space between the plates, a knife blade has one end rotatably secured to the plates, to allow the knife blade to rotate out of the housing toward a working position or to rotate into the space of the housing toward a storing position. A latch is movably received in the plates and engageable into and out of a lock notch of the knife blade, to selectively lock the knife blade to the plates at the working position. A spring member may bias the latch into the notch of the knife blade, and to selectively lock the knife blade to the housing at the working position.

Abstract: A construction saw blade having pluralities of cutting teeth along upper and lower edge surfaces thereof, an aperture transversely extending through the blade adjacent its rearwardly facing back end of a configuration and dimension to receive a fastener to removably secure the blade to a reciprocating saw for use, and wherein each plurality of cutting teeth include rake angles for cutting substantially only on a pull stroke of the reciprocating saw.

Abstract: A food slicing apparatus. The apparatus includes a handle. A rigid blade and a roller are rotatably mounted to the handle. The rigid blade may include a reinforcing rib positioned thereon.

Abstract: A handheld seam ripper apparatus includes a pair of elongate arms each having a grip end and a working end, a hinge pin connecting the respective grip ends, thumb grips formed in the arms proximate the respective working ends, with the working ends terminating in opposing inwardly-directed hooked blades adapted to both pry and cut threads with a radial motion when pressed by the user.

Abstract: A trimmer head wherein the driveline of the power tool is connected to a core member. A spool is mounted to the core member and directly driven by the core member. A housing is mounted for axially sliding on the core member and a spring urges axial movement of the housing relative to the core member. Interlocking structure on the spool and housing produces interlocking for common rotation of the spool and housing responsive to urging by the spring. Release of the interlocking structure is affected by opposing said spring urging. Desirable additional features include selective alternate positioning of the spring for automatic and manual only release of said interlocking and a line loading assist provided by a tubular post through the spool alignable with housing eyelets for threading line through the eyelets and spool and winding thereof onto the spool by manual turning of the spool relative to the housing.

Abstract: Fanned air generated by a fan to cool a motor is discharged from a housing through fanned air discharge ports toward an opening formed in a base. The fanned air discharged toward the opening is then introduced into a groove in fluid communication with the opening. The groove is formed in a bottom surface of the base and has an open side at a front side of the base. The fanned air is then discharged from the front side of the base, blowing off saw dust on a cutting object so as to prevent dust from accumulating on a marking line on the cutting object.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw is disclosed. The reciprocating saw comprises a leading housing, and a gear system disposed within the leading housing. The saw further comprises a motor housing containing a motor therein. A first switch trigger is disposed on the motor housing for activating a first switch within the motor housing. A separate handle is detachably mounted to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reciprocating saw tool (10) having a motor drive (17) with a reciprocating driver (21) for a tool (15) and having a mass equilibrating body (22). In addition, a device (20) is provided, which serves to convert a rotary movement of the motor drive (17) into a reciprocating movement of the reciprocating driver (21) along a first movement axis (41) and an opposite reciprocating movement of the mass equilibrating body (22) along a second movement axis (42). For improving the sawing performance, the mass equilibrating body (22) is guided at an angle ? to the reciprocating driver (21) so that its movement axis (42) is constantly at an angle to the movement axis (41) of the reciprocating driver (21).

Abstract: A heated sculpting tool for the sculpting and grooming of candles, foam materials, and the like. The sculpting tool has a handle that contains a power source and a heating element. A serrated blade having a chiseled tip extends outwardly from the handle. Heat is passed from the heating element to the blade. A temperature regulator is provided to maintain blade temperature in the optimal functioning range.

Abstract: An anti-rotation reciprocating drive apparatus for a reciprocating saw utilizes a wobble plate assembly that includes a drive shaft and an elongated arm with an interface structure for engaging a spindle. The interface structure has two ball-type interfaces that are concentrically aligned with one another, with the outer one being smaller than the inner one and both engaging a receiver portion of the spindle. The larger ball-type interface causes reciprocating movement of the spindle and the smaller outer interface prevents rotation of the spindle. The contact between the interfaces and the spindle receiver is a single point contact which reduces operating friction, wear of the parts and heat being generated.

Abstract: A pencil sharpening device having a container with a closed bottom, a sidewall, and an open top, a support member received with the container, a lid with a central aperture releasably secured to the container to close the open top, and a sharpening element mounted to the support member and extending upwardly and through the aperture of the lid.

Abstract: A pencil sharpening device having a container with a closed bottom, a sidewall, and an open top, a support member received with the container, a lid with a central aperture releasably secured to the container to close the open top, and a sharpening element mounted to the support member and extending upwardly and through the aperture of the lid.