Abstract: A member of an earthquake-proof reinforcement structure is selected with reference to the allowable stress intensity ratio of the member, a ductility factor ratio allowable as a deformation magnification by earthquake-proof reinforcement of the selected member is set, an increase in load in a plasticity range, which acts on the selected member, is calculated on the basis of the set ductility factor ratio, and a corresponding allowable stress intensity ratio is obtained. When the obtained allowable stress intensity ratio is defined as a maximum value of 1.0, the corresponding increase in load in the plasticity range is specified as an ultimate load at which the selected member collapses.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing an implant having first and second components coupled together by an articulating ball and socket joint includes a support structure in contact with the first component of the implant for supporting said implant, an adapter coupled to the second component of the implant, and a load assembly in contact with the adapter for applying a load onto a semispherical surface of the adapter. The apparatus includes a drive assembly coupled with the adapter having a first drive shaft having a first end connected with a center of a rotatable wheel and a second drive shaft having a first end connected with an outer region of the wheel and a second end connected to the adapter. The second drive shaft has a longitudinal axis that is at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the first drive shaft.

Abstract: A protection apparatus for a load cell having a constrained end portion and a movable end portion and a load detection apparatus incorporating the same are provided. The protection apparatus includes a housing having a longitudinal axis with a first end and a second end, a pivot disposed through the housing and located in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, and a sensor mount pivotally disposed on the pivot. The protection apparatus through its pivot transfers away from the load cell forces that are not aligned with a direction in which the load cell operates. The sensor mount has a first end and a second end, the first end of the sensor mount is disposed in the first end of the housing between a first position and a second position defined by the housing. The second end is configured for attachment to the movable end portion of the load cell. At least one spring is disposed in the second end of the housing for constraining the constrained end portion of the load cell.

Abstract: A process meter for measuring at least one physical process variable of a medium stored in a container or flowing in a line, comprising: a transducer including a sensor arrangement providing measurement signals (s1, s2), said sensor arrangement having: at least a first sensor providing at least a first measurement signal (s1) in response to the physical process variable being measured, particularly to changes in the process variable, and at least a first temperature sensor mounted in said transducer for locally sensing a first temperature, T1, in the transducer, and by means of said at least one temperature sensor, at least a first temperature measurement signal (?1) representing the first temperature, T1, in said transducer; and meter electronics which, using at least said first measurement signal (s1) and a first correction value (K1) for the at least first measurement signal (s1), derive at least one measured value (X) currently representing the physical variable, wherein: during operation, said meter elec

Abstract: A Coriolis mass-flow/density meter includes at least one measuring tube, which is traversed in operation by medium. A support structure of the Coriolis mass-flow/density meter is fixed at an inlet end and at an outlet end of the measuring tube and thus clamps the measuring tube such that it can oscillate. In operation, the measuring tube is caused by means of an exciter arrangement to oscillate with mechanical oscillations, especially bending oscillations. Furthermore, the Coriolis mass-flow/density meter includes structure for producing measurement signals (xs1, xs2) representing inlet-end and outlet-end oscillations of the measuring tube. An evaluation electronics produces an intermediate value (X?m) derived from the measurement signals (xs1, xs2) and representing an uncorrected mass flow rate. The evaluation electronics also produces a correction value (XK) for the intermediate value (X?m).

Abstract: A Coriolis mass flow measuring device includes a vibratory measuring transducer having at least one measuring tube, which has medium flowing through it during operation. In operation, the measuring tube is caused by an exciter arrangement to undergo mechanical oscillations, especially bending oscillations. Additionally, the Coriolis mass flow measuring device includes a sensor arrangement for producing oscillation measurement signals (s1, S2) representing the inlet-end and outlet-end oscillations of the measuring tube. Measuring device electronics controlling the exciter arrangement produces an exciter current (iexc) and an intermediate value (X?m) derived from the oscillation measurement signals (s1, s2). This intermediate value represents an uncorrected mass flow. Derived from the exciter current and/or from a component of the exciter current (iexc), an intermediate value (X2) is produced, which corresponds to a damping of the oscillations of the measuring tube.

Abstract: A stress sensor having a post (6) fixed to or integrated with the surface of an insulation substrate (1) capable of determining the direction and magnitude of a stress applied to the post (6) from changes in the characteristics of a strain gauge (2) made by a stimulus to the strain gauge (2) caused by the stress, wherein a stress to the post (6) can be converted efficiently into changes in the characteristics of the strain gauge (2). Consequently, the stress sensor has a strain gauge (2)-disposed member provided with a locally-easy-to-deform portion where the strain gauge (2) is disposed. The strain gauge (2) is a resistance element (8) and is disposed on the surface of the insulation substrate (1), the insulation substrate mainly contains a resin material, and the easy-to-deform portion is preferably a thin-wall portion (7).

Abstract: An arrangement for passive gas sampling of a breathing gas in a breathing system allows sampling during both inspiration and expiration. The arrangement has a tube-piece having a first connector for receiving an inspiratory gas flow, a second connector for delivering an expiratory gas flow and a third connector for delivering the inspiratory gas flow and receiving the expiratory gas flow, a first port arranged between the second connector and the third connector and connected to a measurement chamber, a second port arranged between the first connector and the third connector and connected to the measurement chamber and a third port arranged between the first connector and the second connector and connected to the measurement chamber.

Abstract: A starter capable of preventing the slippage of a clutch at engine starting and of transmitting a higher torque. In the starter, a power transmission device is integrated with a carrier for supporting a planetary gear of a reduction assembly and an output shaft is helical-spline-coupled to the power transmission device. A pinion shaft is fitted over an outer circumference of the output shaft through a first bearing and second bearing and a one-way clutch is provided for transmitting the rotation of the output signal to the pinion shaft. The first bearing is made such that its tip portion protrudes toward the pinion side with respect to a tip portion of a housing bearing in an engaging state of the pinion with a ring gear and, hence, at cranking, the first and second bearings receive a load from the ring gear to the pinion.

Abstract: A device for driving an output mechanism has a rotationally drivable input shaft, a structure located between the input shaft and the outlet mechanism for transmitting a drive torque to the input shaft to the output mechanism, wherein a non-positive functional connection can be created between a first element and the output mechanism, enabling an alternating movement of the first element to be converted into a movement of the output mechanism.

Abstract: A parallel manual transmission for a four-wheel drive is provided and includes two input shafts, each of which can be non-rotatably coupled via its own clutch to a shaft that is powered by a drive engine.

Abstract: A P-ECU determines whether or not energization to an actuator is shut off when a shift-range switch instruction is unissued. If energization to the actuator is shut off, the P-ECU obtains a current rotational position of the actuator according to a count value obtained by an encoder. If a difference between a target rotational position and the current rotational position exceeds a predetermined amount, positional correction control is exercised.

Abstract: A fitting structure of an automatic transmission includes a cylindrical fitting member and a receiving member. The fitting member includes a fitting portion that is substantially received in an opening portion of the receiving member. A diameter of a lead end of the fitting portion is larger than a diameter of a rear end thereof. A difference between the diameters of the lead end and the rear end are within an elastic deformation range of the receiving member. A tightening force is created after fitting to hold the fitting member securely. An entire circumference of an edge portion of the lead end of the fitting member is formed with a predetermined curvature.

Abstract: A circulation member of a ball screw for circulating a ball rolling on a spiral ball rolling groove formed on a screw shaft. The circulation member includes a central portion and a pair of leg portions disposed at both ends of the central portion so as to extend therefrom, the leg portions having inner peripheries having center lines inclined in directions different from each other with respect to a center line of an inner periphery of said central portion. The leg portions also have outer peripheries having center lines being parallel to each other and have thicknesses, different in circumferential directions thereof, at cross sections in directions normal to center lines of the outer peripheries of the respective leg portions.

Abstract: A shift fork assembly having a shaft and a laminated fork welded to the shaft. The laminated fork includes a stamped range yoke and a backing plate that are brazed together. The range yoke includes a central lug segment that is retained in a mounting slot formed in the shaft to provide the requisite strength.

Abstract: A device is provided for adjusting a connecting piece (6) mounted rotatably by a mounting device (5). The connecting piece is particularly part of a pedal mechanism of a motor vehicle coupled with a transmission unit (7) for transmitting the movement of the connecting piece (6). An adjusting mechanism (4) is provided for adjusting the position of the connecting piece (6). A locking unit prevents the unintentional adjustment of the connecting piece (6). The mounting device (5) comprises a bearing shell (3) and a baseplate (1). The bearing shell (3) is movably connected to the baseplate (1) arranged stationarily at the vehicle. The bearing shell (3) can be moved along the baseplate (1) upon the loosening of the locking unit such that the position of the transmission unit (7) coupled with the connecting piece (6) remains unchanged during the adjustment of the connecting piece (6) mounted in the mounting device (5), so that the adjusting mechanism (4) is integrated within the mounting device (5).

Abstract: An adjustable handlebar mounting device includes a frame mounting member, a front pivot member, a rear pivot member, and a releasable fastening unit. The frame mounting member is formed with front and rear lug units. The front pivot member has a front lower section connected pivotally to the front lug unit, a front upper section to be connected to a handlebar, and an intermediate coupling part. The rear pivot member has a rear lower section connected pivotally to the rear lug unit, and a rear upper section. The coupling part and the rear upper section are respectively formed with a slot unit and a hole unit for extension of the fastening unit therethrough. The fastening unit is operable so as to press the coupling part and the rear upper section firmly against each other for supporting the handlebar.

Abstract: Ball member is provided between a ball retaining member provided integrally with a driving rotational member and opposed axial end portions of left and right drive shafts, and a selection can be made as necessary between a non-differential operation mode where the drive shafts rotate substantially equally and a differential operation mode where the drive shafts rotate differentially. The retaining member has a through-hole portion to receive part of the ball member. Shift member is slidably fitted over the retaining member and includes a ball-restricting portion of an inner diameter generally equal to an outer diameter of the retaining member and a ball-releasing portion having a greater inner diameter than the restricting portion. Power-transmitting portions are provided on the opposed axial ends with which the ball member is engageable to transmit the driving power.

Abstract: A jar/bottle opener has a housing, a first pair of opposed jaws for gripping a jar or bottle and a second pair of opposed jaws for gripping a jar or bottle closure. A driven shaft operates the first and second jaws and turns the second jaws relative to the first jaws.

Abstract: A roof rake system comprises a handle having an upper end and a lower end. A head has an interior region, an exterior region, and an intermediate region. The interior region securely receives the lower end of the handle. The exterior region is cylindrically shaped over the majority of its extent as an extension of the intermediate region and with a free end. A flat plate is in a rectangular configuration with a leading edge adjacent to the free end and a long trailing edge adjacent to the intermediate. A plurality of broad V-shaped projections are at the leading edge of the plate forming laterally spaced crests with laterally spaced roots there between. The intermediate region is curved with the exterior region and plate being in a plane and located entirely beneath the lower end of the handle during operation and use.

Abstract: An assembly machine includes a support structure having a plurality of selectively moveable support members that facilitate manually manipulating a tool relative to a work piece. A controller continuously gathers position information regarding the support members to determine every position of the tool. The controller includes a teach mode that allows for storing selected tool activation positions in particular sequences for subsequent control of the tool according to necessary procedures for completing a variety of assembly processes. One example machine designed according to this invention includes selectively controlled biasing members that maintain a zero balance on the tool, provide an operator assist to moving the tool or both.

Abstract: An opener comprises a holding portion; a front end of the holding portion being installed with a screwing portion; a rear end of the holding portion being installed with a rotation portion; a front end of the screwing portion being installed with an opener head; a rear end of the rotation portion being installed with a connecting hole for receiving a tool so as to provide a longer arm of force to have a larger torque, thus the user can moving a screwing element easily by using the opener. A section of the rotation portion is received into the holding portion; the section of the rotation portion is installed with at least one buckling ring for enhancing the engagement of the rotation portion with the holding portion. A front end of the portion of the rotation portion has a connecting sleeve; the screwing portion is tightly received into the connecting sleeve.

Abstract: A wrenching tool with an anchored flexible strap that is placed around the rotating part of a screw type connector, the strap then being slide fitted and adjusted in one of two angular slots on the tool for the purpose of tightening or loosening the connector. With proper fitting and adjustment of the strap, a rotation of the tool, which is generally parallelingly in line but offset from the axis of the connector, causes a bight by the strap being restricted on the connector that will, depending on the slot used, tighten or loosen the connector.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modified nut assembly and locking assembly for locking the shank of a wrench in place. The nut assembly preferably includes a nut for engaging and disengaging the shank of the wrench and a spring for biasing the nut to a position where the shank of the wrench is locked in place. Threads internal to the nut matingly engage threads on the shank of the wrench when in a locked position, and grooves internal to the nut allow the shank of the wrench to slide freely through the nut when in an unlocked position. The locking assembly preferably includes a housing, a sliding portion, a locking portion, and a spring. The sliding portion and locking portion preferably abut each other within the housing. The spring is preferably located in the sliding portion and extends from the sliding portion to the shank of the wrench.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a driving head with a passage defined therethrough so that a bar movably extends through the passage. A driving protrusion extends from a bottom end of the driving head and a top hole is defined through a top of the driving head. A positioning member is received in the driving head. The bar has a positioning portion which is engaged with the positioning member so that the bar is not rotatable in the passage.

Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for clamping an object with quick adjusting pliers. A top jaw has a bottom handle, a slot, and a series of ridges located around the slot. A pin extends through the slot and includes an engagement element. A bottom jaw has a top handle and another opening for receiving the pin. The engagement element engages at least one of the series of ridges in a first position, wherein the top jaw and bottom jaw pivot about a first axis that extends though a longitudinal axis of the pin, and wherein the engagement element is moveable along the first axis from the first position to a second position wherein the engagement element does not engage any of the series of ridges.

Abstract: A slide stop device of a hexagonal spanner comprises a spanner body; one end of the spanner body having a driving portion. The driving portion has at least one axial slots. Each slot is extended from a center of one end surface of the driving portion to an edge of the driving portion. An axial screw hole is formed in the center of driving portion; an outer end of the screw hole being a tapered shape. In use, a screwing resisting element is inserted into the screw hole. When the screwing resisting element is not tightly adhered to an wall of the screw hole, the screwing resisting element can expand the driving portion outwards to prevent the screwing resisting element from sliding.

Abstract: The latch disengagement tools may be used for disengaging a latch of a closure barrier. A tool may be a bar having a tooth and a heel at a latch end. The tooth may have a sloped front edge.

Abstract: A method for preparing a graphic on a sheet of material which also includes at least one registration mark at and about the graphic in predetermined positions. The method involves the steps of applying the graphic and at least one registration mark on a sheet of material in positions according to layout data, transferring the layout data to a processing controller, placing the sheet of material on a sheet-receiving surface, sensing the position of the registration mark on the sheet of material, and utilizing the layout data and the position of the registration mark to precisely narrow-path-process around the graphic on the sheet of material. Certain embodiments use either (a) a subset of marks which is applied on one side of graphic or certain reference features, such as edges and corners of the sheet and elements of the graphic, to ascertain the position and orientation of the sheet on the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for sizing a window covering in a retail outlet includes a housing having a first end and a second end, and a top operating surface adapted to support a window covering to be sized. Movably disposed at the first end of the housing is a first cutting station that includes a stationary die and a movable die. The stationary die and the movable die are adapted to receive and size a window covering. The first cutting station further has a top portion and is movable from a first operating position to size a window covering to a retracted position in which the top portion is substantially flush with or lower than the top operating surface.

Abstract: An adjustable pushing apparatus (50) for safely moving a work piece (22) past a cutting tool (16). The apparatus includes a body (52), a first leg (56), a second leg (58) and a moveable center leg (60) defining a leg side surface (74) and two adjustable-width tunnels (62, 64) through which a cutting tool may pass. A handle (54) is moveable along a top surface (82) of the body to provide a balance of forces on both the inside cut portion (24) and the outside cut portion (26) of the work piece. Non-slip work piece-contacting surfaces (76) provide positive engagement with the work piece. A spacer (84) may be attached to either leg at a plurality of vertical heights to balance the apparatus when the work piece is too narrow to make contact with a work piece-contacting surface on both side of the cut line (C). A dust shield (120) attaches to the handle keyways at two alternative locations. A tapering device (144) attaches to the apparatus for making taper cuts.

Abstract: A log merchandising apparatus includes feeding and staging feeders and a plurality of pivoting overhead truss-mounted saws. The saws are travelling saws, reversibly and independently movable along the longitudinal axis of the log by means of a rack and pinion drive and lineal bearings.

Abstract: A cutter cassette mechanism includes a holding mechanism for holding a cutter blade in a completely inserted state and an extending mechanism for protruding the cutter blade from the case holder. The cutting blade is held in the holding mechanism when not used, and is promptly ejected by the extending mechanism when used. A cutting device mounted on a rail and a portable hand-operated cutter are also provided. Preferably, the cutting device includes a driving mechanism for shifting the cutting blade in the cutter cassette into an operative state in synchronization with the operation of pushing the cutter cassette.

Abstract: A fixture for holding tools to be processed in a rotational processing apparatus. The fixture includes at least one mounting rod with a plurality of spacers slidably disposed on the mounting rod. A plurality of tools are disposed about the rod, each tool being spaced from an adjacent tool by one of the spacers. A removable attachment is provided on at least one end of the rod for inhibiting the spacers from sliding off the rod. The fixture may also include first and second end plates mounted to the rod on either side of the products being finished. One or more springs may also me incorporated onto the rod between a spacer and the first or second end plates. A process for loading and using the fixture is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a restraint for restraining a first control surface in a stowed configuration and a severing mechanism for parting the restraint to allow the first control surface to move into an operational configuration. A vehicle includes a body, a first control surface rotatably mounted to the body, and a restraint attached to the first control surface for restraining the first control surface in a stowed configuration. The vehicle further includes a severing mechanism for parting the restraint to allow the first control surface to move into an operational configuration. A method includes attaching a restraint to the control surface to restrain the control surface in a stowed configuration and cutting the restraint to allow the control surface to move to an operational configuration.

Abstract: A mortar bomb retention apparatus for retaining a mortar bomb in a mortar tube includes a lever arm; a lever positioner in which the lever arm is rotatably mounted; a generally cylindrical housing having a central opening therethrough, the central opening comprising a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion, the lever positioner being fixed to the housing; a shoe disposed in the central opening in the housing; a compression spring disposed around the shoe in the large diameter portion of the central opening; and a shoe cap attached to an end of the shoe, one end of the compression spring bearing against the shoe cap, a portion of the lever arm contacting the shoe cap wherein rotation of the lever arm is operable to force the shoe downward.

Abstract: A container (1) for acting as a storage enclosure and launch tube for a missile (3), the container (1) comprising an integral missile efflux management system including an efflux deflector (1d) positioned for receiving the missile efflux and deflecting it into a series of ducts (8) which run alongside the missile to the missile exit end (16) of the container (1), which end may have an openable cover (7) operable to close both the missile exit and the exits from the ducts (8). The efflux deflector is a dome-shaped base-plate (1d) spaced from the ducts to define a plenum chamber. The particular interior shape of the base plate (1d) ensures optimum efflux management.

Abstract: A firearm receiver system including a receiver body, an ammunition belt feeding assembly and a bolt carrier. The receiver body includes a first face and a second face approximately opposite the first face. The receiver body is configured for having means for triggering engaged therewith at the first face and for receiving belt-fed ammunition through the second face. The ammunition belt feeding assembly is mounted at least partially on the receiver body and the ammunition belt feeding assembly is configured for supplying the belt-fed ammunition to the receiver body through the second face. The bolt carrier is movably mounted on the receiver body between the first and second faces of the receiver body and the bolt carrier is configured for being actuated by gas-energized piston-driven means.

Abstract: A regeneration manifold for a hydraulic system used with a tool attachment on construction and demolition equipment redirects fluid from a reservoir back to the extension chamber to extend the cylinder at a much higher rate when the tool attachment is under little or no load.

Abstract: A control device for a working device (12) connected to a hydraulic circuit (10), especially for a load fork (16) which can be raised and lowered with a working cylinder (14) in a fork-lift truck. A valve control unit moves into an adjustment position when the load fork (16) is lowered even when carrying a load (18). A predefinable maximum volume flow is maintained in the hydraulic circuit (10). By providing the valve control unit with a pressure regulator (26) limiting a pilot control pressure for the control valve (28), once a predefinable regulating pressure differential is reached in the hydraulic circuit, the control valve moves into a regulating position to maintain the maximum volume flow. The known flow control valve is replaced in the main flow by a pressure regulator (26) disposed in the pilot control circuit (40), and only needs to be dimensioned for low volume flows.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor is equipped with an output shaft (2), a cylinder (4) arranged around the output shaft and receiving a plurality of pistons (6) expanding with the fluid pressure, a diagonal plate (7) that contacts the plurality of the expanding pistons (6), thereby to exert rotational force to the cylinder (4), a brake disc (21) disposed outside the cylinder (4) to rotate together therewith, a motor casing (11, 12) receiving the cylinder (4) and the brake disc (21), a brake driving device (25) that presses an outer periphery of the brake disc (21) on an inner peripheral surface of the motor casing (11, 12) to brake the brake disc. A first chamber (14) and a second chamber (15) are defined in the motor casing (11, 12) by the brake disc (21) and a communicating passage (30) formed bypassing the brake disc (21) communicates the first chamber 814) with the second chamber (15).

Abstract: A first and second tie rods locating between a front shell and a rear shell of a brake booster through which a master cylinder is connected to a support member. Each of the first and second tie rods have a head that engages the rear shell and a first shaft that extends from the head in a first direction along a first axis through the front shell and the flange and a second shaft that extends from the head in a second direction offset from the first shaft along a second axis through the rear shell and the support member. Fasteners are secured to the first, second, third and fourth shafts such that the front shell and rear shell are compressed between the flange and support member and forces are transmitted into the support member without creating a moment that would change the axial alignment of the first and third shafts.

Abstract: A stirring coffee press for brewing beverage grounds, such coffee or tea, while simultaneously compressing and agitating the grounds in a single container. The stirring coffee press includes a container with a fitted lid, a plunger assembly slidably and rotatably received within the container and being attached to a hollow shaft which extends out through an opening in the lid, and a blade assembly attached to a shaft that extends and exits through the hollow shaft of the plunger assembly. The hollow shaft of the plunger assembly has a handle attached to the end of the hollow shaft, wherein the plunger handle is adapted to be received and retained into the aperture in the lid, thereby preventing the plunger assembly from rotating. The blade assembly shaft has a knob attached to its open end allowing the blade assembly to be freely rotated.

Abstract: A rack for grilling chicken legs comprises a unitary wire structure including a base and inclined upwardly extending members at each end of the base and a transverse portion joining the tops of said members. A plurality of substantially U-shaped members are mounted to the transverse member at the legs forming the open end of the “U”. The legs of the U-shaped members form a parallel slot between adjacent members to engage and support a plurality of chicken legs in a vertical position above grill. The wire legs also form a central slot comprising a handle in addition to support chicken legs.

Abstract: A juice extractor appliance for extracting juice from food articles, includes: a housing having an inlet feed tube for feeding food articles into the appliance, and an outlet for outletting juice extract from the food articles; a pusher rod for manually pushing the food articles through the inlet feed tube; and a cutter disc rotatable about a central disc axis and including a plurality of cutting edges projecting from one side of the disc facing the inlet feed tube for cutting the food articles into a pulp saturated with juice when the food article is pushed against the cutter disc by the pusher rod.

Abstract: To keep a printing paste, which is most influential to a printing performance, always in a uniform state, carry out printing at a high accuracy and in a stable manner, and use an expensive paste with no waste, there is provided a printing paste automatic supplying apparatus which supplies a predetermined amount of printing paste (5) by charging the printing paste (5) in a printing paste supply bag (15) and pressurizing the printing paste (5), provided with a mechanism for opening and closing a printing paste supply port (7) by bringing a printing paste supply plate (6) having the printing paste supply port (7) into contact with the back surface side of a squeegee (4) and vertically moving them, and further provided with a scraper (9) which scrapes up the printing paste on a screen printing plate (3).

Abstract: A stencil printing machine includes: a drum which is freely rotatable and has an outer peripheral wall formed of an ink impermeable member, in which a stencil sheet is mounted on a surface of the outer peripheral wall; an ink supply device which has an ink supply port on the outer peripheral wall of the drum, and supplies ink to the surface of the outer peripheral wall from the ink supply port; a pressure roller which presses a print medium fed thereto to the outer peripheral wall; and a first cap device capable of closing the ink supply port. Moreover, the stencil printing machine further includes: an ink return device which has an ink return port on the outer peripheral wall, and returns the ink which flows into the ink return port; and a second cap device capable of closing the ink return port.

Abstract: A stencil printing ink container includes an ink container body. An ink charge port is provided in an end wall of the ink container body and an inner plug is mounted on the ink charge port. The inner plug is provided with an ink discharge port smaller in the outer diameter than the inner diameter of the ink charge port and gives an ink suction nozzle of an ink pump access to the ink discharge port.

Abstract: A roller moving apparatus includes a pair of inner frames removably supported in a frame; a supportive holder member for supportively holding the roller; and a supportive holder member moving mechanism supported by the inner frames and adapted to support the supportive holder member and move the supportive holder member between a first position and a second position, the first position being either a position where the roller is attached to support members, or a position in the vicinity of the roller supported by the support members, and the second position being a position where the roller is supported on the inner frames. The inner frames have respective guide surfaces for guiding movement of the roller between the second position and a third position in the vicinity of an end surface of the frame.

Abstract: Undesirable bending vibrations in at least one rotating component are reduced. An undesirable vibration is counteracted by the use of at least one actuator. A required sequence of signals to be applied to the actuator and/or an intensity level of those signals is based on an angle of rotation position of the rotating component. The rotating component is then subjected to a force based on the position of the angle of rotation.