Abstract: A gas turbine engine. The engine is based on the use of a gas turbine driven rotor having a compression ramp traveling at a local supersonic inlet velocity (based on the combination of inlet gas velocity and tangential speed of the ramp) which compresses inlet gas against a stationary sidewall. The supersonic compressor efficiently achieves high compression ratios while utilizing a compact, stabilized gasdynamic flow path. Operated at supersonic speeds, the inlet stabilizes an oblique/normal shock system in the gasdynamic flow path formed between the rim of the rotor, the strakes, and a stationary external housing. Part load efficiency is enhanced by use of a lean pre-mix system, a pre-swirl compressor, and a bypass stream to bleed a portion of the gas after passing through the pre-swirl compressor to the combustion gas outlet. Use of a stationary low NOx combustor provides excellent emissions results.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine with a single stage combustor includes an external premixer to provide premixed fuel/compressed air to the combustor as well as compressed air for dilution; and an automatic controller to provide feedback control of the compressed air flow and fuel flow to the premixer in accordance with actual power versus power demand. The fuel/compressed air mixture is combusted in a combustor and the combustion gases and dilution air are expanded in a turbine. The engine further includes a bleed valve under control of the controller for diverting sufficient compressed dilution air past the turbine to induce increased fuel flow and compressed air flow to the premixer for delivery to, and combustion of, the combustor to compensate for the power deficit due to the bled air, to provide selected minimum premixer exit velocities during engine operation.

Abstract: A cryostat configuration for keeping liquid helium comprising an outer jacket (3) surrounding a helium container (1) connected at at least two suspension tubes (2) to the outer jacket (3), wherein the helium container (1) also comprises a neck tube (5) whose upper warm end is connected to the outer jacket (3) and whose lower cold end is connected to the helium container (1) and into which a multi-stage cold head (6) of a cryocooler is installed, wherein the outer jacket (3), the helium container (1), the suspension tubes (2) and the neck tube (5) delimit an evacuated space (7), and the helium container (1) is surrounded by at least one radiation shield (4) which is connected in a heat-conducting fashion to the suspension tubes (2) and also to the neck tube (5) of the helium container (1) is characterized in that there is a direct connection (8) between the warm ends of the suspension tubes (2) and the neck tube (5) through which helium gas can flow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water separator for air-conditioning systems, preferably for aircraft air-conditioning systems, comprising a swirl generator, a housing surrounding it, a separation chamber arranged around the housing for the collection of the water separated at the inner wall of the housing, which opens in a separation sump, and at least one opening provided toward the separation chamber in the housing. In accordance with the invention, the separation chamber is made in multistage form, with the first stage of the separation chamber serving the accumulation of the water drops, the second stage of the separation chamber serving the deposition of the accumulated water drops and the third stage of the separation chamber serving the extraction of the air mass flow.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring process for a refrigerator interior and a device for such monitoring. A monitoring unit is formed by a temperature sensitive element and a thermal buffer liquid in a transparent container. The monitoring unit container is placed in the refrigerator in any location to be monitored. The temperature is visually detected by observing a temperature related variable characteristic of the temperature sensitive element, such as the color of one or more areas of the temperature sensitive element.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting failure of a cooling system in an alternating current machine, such as a motor and/or a generator. For example, in one embodiment energy wasting is initiated and a failure is indicated if a temperature rises by more than a selected amount over a selected time period.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air conditioner including a case having an inlet provided at a front surface thereof to suck in air and an outlet provided at a lower surface thereof to discharge the air, and at least one displaying member provided at an outer border of the inlet so as to display operating information and control operation of the air conditioner.

Abstract: There is provided a refrigerator and guide apparatus for a display of a refrigerator. The guide apparatus includes two extendable arms and a guide link guiding the movement of the extendable arms. The guide apparatus is installed between the display and the refrigerator to smoothly extend and retract the display in forward and backward directions.

Abstract: An error detection system is provided for identifying a defective temperature sensor in motor vehicles including an internal combustion engine and at least one electronic control unit that is provided with a mechanism for detecting the immobilization time between turning off and restarting the internal combustion engine. An ambient-air temperature value determined by an ambient-air temperature sensor is compared with a coolant temperature value determined by at least one coolant temperature sensor in the electronic control unit after restarting the internal combustion engine if the detected immobilization time prior to restarting the internal combustion engine exceeds a predefined minimum time value. An error of the ambient temperature sensor is recognized when the difference between the coolant temperature value and the ambient-air temperature value is at least quantitatively greater than a given threshold value.

Abstract: A method for detecting and predicting refrigerant level includes the steps of determining an estimated value for a parameter indicative of refrigerant level and comparing that estimated value to an actual value. The difference between the actual and estimated value provides a refrigerant charge indicator value. The charge indicator value is indicative of the amount of refrigerant contained within the system. A change value is combined with the charge indicator value to provide a prediction for the future value of the charge indicator value. This future value is determined based on a rate of change and charge indicator value over a selected period of time.

Abstract: A control unit including a switch for regulating the temperature of a passenger compartment and/or the temperature of a vehicle seat. The switch is of a unit type with a control member, a switch member, a light-emitting member, and an indicator member housed in a single case, and can be disposed anywhere near a driver.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus configured such that a cooling body provided with heat-dissipating plates is pressed against a device to which a socket of a burn-in board is attached, and air is provided by a blower such that the air passes between the heat-dissipating plates, and compressed air provided from a compressed air supply system is discharged by a nozzle so that it directly hits a portion of the cooling upper surface of the cooling body. By means of the cooling effects from these two types of air, a device generating a large amount of heat can be cooled with good temperature accuracy.

Abstract: A damper cleaning apparatus for a two compartment refrigerator having a damper for controlling airflow between compartments. The damper cleaning apparatus includes a damper drive mechanism for opening and closing the damper. A controller for controlling the damper drive mechanism repeats a cleaning operation at a set interval. The cleaning operation includes plural repetitions of at least partially opening the damper and then at least partially closing the damper. Optionally, the controller waits for the defrosting apparatus to be turned off and then subsequently performs the cleaning operation.

Abstract: A vehicle interior cooling system (100) for a vehicle having a cabin (108) and an engine (107) for providing propulsion power is disclosed. The vehicle interior cooling system includes a cabin cooling system (102) driven by the engine of the vehicle and an electrically driven cooling system (103) having a cold storage device (110) coupled to the vehicle. The electrically driven cooling system selectively thermally charges the cold storage device when the engine is in an on and/or off position.

Abstract: An oxygen distribution system for a railroad locomotive having an operator cab and operable at high latitudes in ambient air conditions having a low oxygen content level that would be hazardous to locomotive operators, with the oxygen distribution system being configured to generate and supply air having enriched oxygen content levels to the operator cab to support locomotive operators is provided and includes an O2 generation device for generating O2 gas, an O2 processing device for mixing the O2 gas and ambient air and a heating/ventilation device, wherein the O2 generation device is in fluid flow communication with the heating/ventilation device via the O2 processing device, with the O2 processing device receiving O2 gas from the O2 generation device and processing the O2 gas and ambient air to form a processed air having enriched oxygen content levels for transfer to the heating/ventilation device for distribution to the operator cab.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus for such things as convenience foods and beverages has a tilted, open faced bed from which persons may select objects. The apparatus is self-contained, and may run from a standard, single phase electrical outlet. It may be carried by two people, and is suitable for mounting either on its own base in a recess in a checkout counter or other similar installation. The open faced be may have a channel depth of section that is relatively deep as compared with to its width, the flow path length, or the depth of the flow released to run along the channel, thereby tending to discourage mixing of the cooled flow with the surrounding ambient environment. The apparatus may include a two piece molded housing that defines the structural skeleton for both the cooling bed and a lodgement for various elements of the cooling system. The bed may include a porous deck, or drain panels, that may tend to encourgare cooled air to drain toward a cooling plenum intake panel.

Abstract: An air conditioner is disclosed, which is suitable for improving its configuration and facilitating its assembly. The present invention includes a cabinet via which air is sucked or blown, a shroud guiding an air flow within the cabinet, a motor provided within the cabinet to forcibly circulate the air within the cabinet, an air guide penetrated by a rotational shaft of the motor, and a motor mounter coupled to the shroud to securely mount the motor thereon. Accordingly, the assembly configuration is simple and the corresponding assembly process is convenient, the vibration of the motor can be minimized, the assembly is facilitated, and the migration of the cold or hot air can be securely cut off.

Abstract: A combined type air conditioner is disclosed, by which manufacturing or assembly of the air conditioner is facilitated. The present invention includes a cabinet forming an exterior of the air conditioner to suck and blow an air by driving a blowing fan and an air guide provided within the cabinet to accommodate the blowing fan, the air guide guiding the air introduced into the cabinet to an air blowing port provided to the cabinet. And, the air guide includes a lower guide provided to a bottom of the cabinet and an upper guide assembled to an upper part of the lower guide to cover an upper side of the blowing fan, the upper guide having a blowing guide guiding an air-conditioned air to the air blowing port.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchange device including at least one heat exchange wall (6) between the refrigerant fluid (3) and the fluid to be cooled (4) having on one side a so-called hot surface (7) in contact with the fluid to be cooled, and at least one mechanical system (10) antagonist to the deposition on the hot surface of the exchange wall, of a solid layer of the fluid to be cooled. According to the invention, the means antagonist to the deposition is formed with a friction means (11) including a planar surface extending parallel to the hot surface of the exchange wall and having a heat conductivity such that the ratio of the heat conductivities of said friction means on the hot surface is larger than or equal to 3, and the mechanical system (10) includes means for supporting the friction means, adapted so that the latter rubs on the hot surface of the exchange wall via its planar surface.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is characterized by an ice/beverage dispenser and a remote beverage tower. The dispenser has a cold plate, a carbonator pump and a carbonator tank and the tower has a carbonator tank. To chill the tower carbonator tank, a closed loop fluid circuit extends between and heat exchange couples the dispenser cold plate and the tower carbonator tank. The dispenser carbonator pump can be used to circulate water through the closed loop circuit or a carbonator pump for the tower can be used for the purpose. A valve arrangement is provided for and as part of the dispenser cold plate to conveniently enable the dispenser to be switched between stand-alone operation and operation as a base unit for the remote tower. Arrangement is also made to cause ice agitation at the dispenser in response to drinks dispense at the remote tower to maintain a supply on the cold plate.

Abstract: In a refrigerator which includes a main body having a lower cooling chamber disposed at a lower portion of the main body, a base frame is disposed to be moved in inward/outward directions at a lower cooling chamber and has a drawer door at a front side thereof. A lift frame is disposed above the base frame, on which a basket is placed. A rotatable lead screw is vertically disposed at a rear surface of the drawer door, and a lift unit is formed at front of the lift frame for moving up and down along the lead screw. A driving unit rotates the lead screw clockwise or counterclockwise. When the basket is drawn out, the basket can be lifted to allow the user to take a food item out of the basket without bending his/her back. Thus, users' convenience can be enhanced.

Abstract: A multiple stage, single pass and non-recirculating refrigeration system is provided for either outdoor use or for use with temporary structures such as emergency firefighter tents. The refrigeration system utilizes, for example, three evaporative coils in series to achieve a 48° F. reduction of temperature and 70% reduction of humidity in a single pass, i.e., the output airstream from the refrigeration system is not recirculated to the blower as it is in the case of conventional air conditioning systems. The large amounts of super cool air provided by the invention can be used to cool athletes on the sidelines of a football field or firefighters who need to cool off to prevent heat stroke.

Abstract: An air conditioner and filtering unit produces a positive or negative pressure to create an isolation space. A common air intake plenum has first and second inlets for admitting return air from the space or outside air which may be from a building main A/C system supply. Sanitized, cleaned and conditioned air is returned to the conditioned space; and condenser air is exhausted outside the conditioned space. The air intake plenum may be common to both the condenser air flow and to the evaporator air flow. A HEPA filter cleans the air suppled to both the condenser and the evaporator. A slide damper or other arrangement selectively opens and closes air flow through the first and second air inlets into the common intake plenum. This permits creation of overpressure, underpressure, or an intermediate pressure in the conditioned space. All air supplied to the room and all air exhausted from the room is cleaned and sanitized. The unit is self-contained and portable.

Abstract: A cooler comprising a first compartment defining an interior region and a portion of the first compartment extending into an interior region of a second compartment. The interior region of the second compartment carries a cooling material that cools the interior region thereof. Heat flow from the interior region of the first compartment into the interior region of the second compartment cools the interior region of the first compartment.

Abstract: A refrigeration process is disclosed that employs a mixed refrigerant to chill a process gas stream in which a second stream is cooled against rewarming vaporized mixed refrigerant at low pressure and subsequently is at least partially vaporized against at least partially condensed mixed refrigerant at a higher pressure.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon-rich flow, such as a natural gas flow, is liquefied by means of an open expander process, where the peak coldness required for the liquefaction and the supercooling of the hydrocarbon-rich flow takes place in that the hydrocarbon-rich flow to be liquefied is liquefied and supercooled in one or more heat exchangers, such as plate heat exchangers, against an expanded partial flow of the liquefied and supercooled hydrocarbon-rich flow. The peak coldness for the liquefaction and supercooling of the hydrocarbon-rich flow is generated by the expansion of at least two partial flows of the at least partially liquefied hydrocarbon-rich flow, the partial flows being evaporated at different pressures.

Abstract: A process for deethanizing light hydrocarbons comprising olefins is disclosed. A feed stream, comprising ethylene, ethane, propylene, and propane, is supplied to a primary deethanizer 24, having absorption and stripping sections. The absorption section produces an overhead vapor effluent 128, consisting primarily of ethylene and ethane, which is supplied to a C2 splitter to separate ethane and ethylene. The stripping section produces a primary deethanizer bottoms stream having an ethane concentration from 1 to 20 mole percent of the feed ethane. The primary deethanizer bottoms 120 are cooled and supplied to a secondary deethanizer 142 having absorption and stripping sections. The absorption section is refluxed, producing an overhead effluent 154 essentially free of ethylene. The stripping section is refluxed to produce a secondary deethanizer bottoms stream essentially free of ethane. The secondary deethanizer bottoms stream is supplied to a depropanizer or C3 splitter for separation of the remaining olefins.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing oxygen and noble gases by cryogenic distillation. A first stream of cooled and purified air is sent to a medium pressure column where it is separated. A first nitrogen enriched stream is withdrawn from the medium pressure column, and part of this stream is sent to a low pressure column. An intermediate stream is withdrawn from an intermediate level of the medium pressure column. This intermediate stream is then sent to the low pressure column. A stream, which is enriched in oxygen relative to the intermediate stream, is withdrawn from the bottom of the medium pressure column and sent to an auxiliary column. The auxiliary column also receives at liquid stream of nitrogen which is used for reflux. A second nitrogen rich stream is withdrawn from the top of the low pressure column. A second oxygen rich liquid stream, which is suitable for use as a product, is withdrawn from the low pressure column.

Abstract: A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contains both male and female parts. Interchangeable jewelry pieces comprising the clasp and a method for removably securing two jewelry pieces are also disclosed.

Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ring assembly allowing a fast and accurate assembly in order to provide a ring, particularly a solitaire ring. Particularly, the present invention relates to a ring assembly (1), which can be assembled to provide a ring, comprising a bezel (2) and a ring body (3) having a seat (4) for said bezel (2), characterized in that said bezel (2) comprises a fixing portion (9a) being complementary to the seat (4) of said ring body (3) and an anchorage portion (9b) for a gem, wherein said anchorage portion (9b) changes according to the gem size, whereas said fixing portion (9a) and said seat (4) have a complementary, predetermined and unvariable configuration regardless of the size of said ring body (3) or said gem.

Abstract: Coating material for a glass mole, especially for a glass gathering mold, consisting of a) a first coating composition, which is to be applied directly on the glass mold and contains a binder on a silicone resin basis, which cures at a temperature elevated above room temperature, for forming a silicone resin carrier layer, a filler, which can be oxidized during the curing and is to be tied into the silicone resins matrix, the binder and the filler being dissolved or suspended in a solvent, and of b) a second coating composition, which is to be applied on the first coating composition and contains a binder on a silicone resin basis, which can be cured at a temperature elevated above room temperature, for forming a silicone resin support layer and a lubricant, which is to be bonded into the silicone resin carrier layer and has a lubricating effect with respect to the glass composition, which comes into contact with this coating layer, the binder and the lubricant being dissolved or suspended in a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing flat sheets of a glass-based material and to an apparatus therefor. The process comprises providing a glass preform, heating the glass preform in a furnace, forming a gob and a pre-sheet, removing the gob and drawing the glass pre-sheet into a flat glass sheet. Also provided is an apparatus for drawing a glass preform into a glass sheet, the apparatus comprising a draw furnace, stretching arms for stretching and drawing the pre-sheet into a glass sheet, and opposing edge rollers for applying a downward force on the glass sheet. The draw furnace may include a plurality of individual heating elements, the temperature of each heating element capable of being separately controlled. The apparatus may further include an annealing furnace for annealing the glass sheet.

Abstract: A forming device for forming a glass blank into a lens, includes lower and upper mold units, and a sleeve member removably mountable between the lower and upper mold units to hold the glass blank. The sleeve member has a sleeve wall defining a slot which includes a first slot section smaller in diameter than the glass blank, and a second slot section substantially equal in diameter to the glass blank. The sleeve wall has a first shoulder face formed between the first and second slot sections to support the glass blank, and a second shoulder face formed around the second slot section to support the lens. The second slot section serves to align the glass blank with the lower and upper mold units.

Abstract: Circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece are disclosed that include a bare elastomeric material plated with spun and/or continuous filament hard yarns. The circular knit, elastic fabrics of at least one of single jersey, French terry, and fleece are manufactured by a method that does not require a dry heat setting step. The method requires drafting the bare elastomeric material no more than about 7× its original length when knitting to form the circular knit, elastic, single jersey, French terry, or fleece fabric. The method includes contacting the knit fabric with an aqueous solution under very low tension and under conditions of temperature and pressure for a period of time sufficient to substantially set the elastomeric material.

Abstract: A circularly knitted garment and a method of making a circularly knitted garment are provided. The garment has a cylindrical layer of fabric having an inner layer having a first free-end and a first edge, an outer layer having a second free-end and a second edge and a junction to join the first edge to the second edge. The second free-end is connected to the first free-end and the second edge is connected to the first edge during the knitting process to form a completed two-ply garment. The method provides turning the second series of courses outside of the first series of courses while the second series of courses is joined by held loops to the first series of courses at a junction. The method further includes knitting a second free-end to a first-free end using held loops from the second series of courses to form a completed two-ply garment.

Abstract: A knit sock useful for patients susceptible to foot problems resulting from diabetes or other conditions includes a leg section and a foot section. The leg section has sufficient expandability to be drawn over and cover at least a portion of a leg of a wearer. The foot section includes a heel section, a toe section, a sole section, and an instep section. The instep includes a ventilation panel and a flex zone, each having a different stitch construction. The ventilation panel allows air to pass through the sock and the flex zone prevents bunching or wrinkling of the material against the skin of the foot.

Abstract: A knitted garment (10) for the support and/or compression of parts of the body and/or for compression therapy is knitted in the shape of a tube (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) using at least one elastic knitting thread and at least one elastic weft thread, at least in sections, on a flat bed knitting machine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a leveling pedestal usable with a washing machine. The leveling pedestal includes a plurality of pedestal sections configured to place the washing machine thereon. The plurality of pedestal sections are connected to each other to adjust the overall length of the leveling pedestal depending on the size of the washing machine or a distance between a plurality of legs of the washing machine. With such a length adjustable configuration, the leveling pedestal is recyclable so as to correspond to different washing machine sizes, achieving commonality in use.

Abstract: A washing machine includes an electric motor generating a driving force for wash, rinse and dehydration operations, a current detector detecting electric current flowing into the motor, a torque control unit performing a vector control for the motor on the basis of the current detected by the current detector so that torque developed by the motor is rendered optimum for at least the wash and dehydration operations, a speed control unit controlling a rotational speed of the motor, based on the current detected by the current detector, and a laundry amount determining unit determining an amount of laundry in a rotating tub, based on a magnitude of torque current in a period when a rotational speed of the motor varies.

Abstract: The present invention is a laundry machine for reusing detergent components contained in waste wash water. Water stored in an outer tub 5 during washing process and rinsing process is discharged from the outer tub 5 and introduced into a water storage tank 17. By energizing an anode 19 and a cathode 20 to electrolyze the water stored in the water storage tank 17, organic materials are deposited and separated and at the same time detergent components are separated and floated up. The separated detergent components are stored in a detergent container 30, which are supplied into the outer tub 5 and reused during the washing process of the next washing.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes first and second jaws pivotally connected to one another and pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The jaws form in the closed position an interior chamber and a through passage for receiving therethrough a portion of an article of merchandise. A lock slide is slidable within the interior chamber between locked and unlocked positions and lockable by a lock in the locked position to secure the first and second jaws together in the closed position. The lock slide includes lock hooks which lockably engage lock hooks of the second jaw. The lock slide includes locking and unlocking ledges which a resilient, magnetically attractable lock finger of the lock respectively engages in the locked and unlocked positions. An externally accessible thumb grip operatively engages the lock slide to move it between the locked and unlocked positions. An EAS tag is disposed within the device.

Abstract: A multi-meter locking bar assembly for locking a plurality of meter boxes of a gang of meter boxes includes a locking bar having opposing first and second ends. A locking device is pivotally fixed relative to the locking bar. The locking device is fixable to one of the meter boxes to lock the locking bar over at least one meter box to lock the meter box.

Abstract: A device for locking and unlocking a cover or lid on a frame by means of a key. The device includes an element forming the locking bolt formed of an elastically deformable rod protruding from the cover and terminating in a hook-shaped free end suitable for engaging under a rigid rib of the receiver of the frame and the key has a spur making it possible to elastically move the rod to disengage its hook-shaped end from the rigid rib.

Abstract: A steering lock that is easy to assemble includes a lock mechanism provided with a lock bar carrier. The lock bar carrier is a signal member including a support column, a stopper projection, and a cylindrical body having a female-threaded portion. Thus, the lock mechanism is easy to assemble, and the steering lock can be efficiently manufactured.

Abstract: A steering lock that is easy to assemble but difficult for an automobile thief to dismantle. The steering lock includes a cover on which a support structure for supporting a lock mechanism is integrally formed. The lock mechanism is attached to the cover to assemble a first subunit. A steering lock ECU is attached to an ECU case to assemble a second subunit. The first subunit is attached to the second subunit to assemble a lock unit. The lock unit is attached to the housing. A bolt fastens the lock unit and the housing to each other. A second connector is then attached to the housing.

Abstract: A compact steering lock that resists breakage includes a housing having an opening through which an internal component is inserted. The housing includes an exterior wall having a through hole for receiving a connector. The through hole is spaced from the opening. This prevents the housing from cracking at the end surface extending around the opening when external stress is applied to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latch for securing together two members such as a frame member to which the latch is connected and a door or panel which can swing into position and into a stop position when the door or panel member contacts a rotary pawl which is biased to the unlatched position. The latch has a trigger assembly which releases the rotary pawl from the latched position when the latch is unlocked and actuated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tubular lock. The lock comprises an inside knob, an outside knob, and a two-stage latch bolt mechanism interconnecting the inside and outside knobs. Using a key to insert a spindle into a cam, and turning the spindle to dispose vertically with left and right clamping members fitted in a recessed portion of a fastening sleeve from both sides will align indentations of the left and right clamping members, thereby opening the lock. In the locked stated, a turning of the key causes the latch bolt mechanism to enter into one of two positions. In one position the spindle is disposed horizontally, the left and right clamping members are spaced in the recessed portion of the fastening sleeve, and the indentations of the left and right clamping members are not aligned, thereby deactivating a handle for preventing an unauthorized opening of the lock from occurring.

Abstract: A steering lock system includes at least an ignition switch and a locking mechanism capable of inhibiting the turning of a steering shaft. In a state in which the steering lock system is retained by a retaining means on a support table, a movable table is moved toward the support table, a turnable shaft which includes a key chuck means retaining a key at its tip end is rotatably driven by a driving means, thereby rotatably driving a rotor of the steering lock system. By examining the change in the switching mode of the ignition switch in accordance with the turning of the rotor by a switch signal checking means and examining the operational state of the locking mechanism by a locking operation examining means, the inspection can be conducted continuously and automatically on the operation of at least the ignition switch and the locking mechanism of the steering lock system.