Abstract: A polishing slurry is disclosed, which is to be used for polishing an ionic material, the polishing slurry including a dispersant which is to form a nonionic adsorbing layer on a surface of the ionic material. The dispersant may be selected by separately preparing first and second solutions containing first and second different dispersants, immersing test pieces each made of said ionic material into the first and second solutions, respectively, comparing a step between an etched portion and a non-etched portion of the test piece immersed in the first solution with a step between an etched portion and a non-etched portion of the test piece immersed in the second solution, and selecting the dispersant used in the solution in which the test piece having the smaller step is immersed.

Abstract: An abrasive composite, a method for making the abrasive composite, and a polishing apparatus using the abrasive composite are disclosed. The abrasive composite includes a matrix and a plurality of nano-particles distributed therein. The nano-particles are made of at least nano carbon sphere particles and fullerene particles. A ratio by weight of the nano carbon sphere particles to the fullerene particles is advantageously in the range from about 1:2 to about 1:1. The fullerenes are preferably C60 fullerenes. The abrasive composite further includes an amount of diamond particles admixed in the matrix, for improving hardness of the abrasive composite so as to accelerate polishing rate. The abrasive composite is preferably in a form of pellets. The pellets have an average grain size in the range from about 10 nanometers to about 200 nanometers.

Abstract: There is provided a transparent plastic film roof for a building, comprising two transparent plastic films, which are fixed to edge rafters extending from a ridgepole to a ridge plate and are formed in a bag-like structure for serving as a building roof, wherein warm air is supplied from an air supply port into the bag-like structure to maintain the bag-like structure in a tensioned state, and air in the bag-like structure is discharged from an air discharge port. There is also provided a multi-ridge building, wherein a liquid passing pipe is disposed in the same direction as long film-clamping assemblies in the vicinity of a valley portion of the multi-ridge roof formed by the two transparent plastic films, and wherein the liquid passing pipe is configured to pass warm water or warm antifreezing fluid therethrough.

Abstract: To flash a hot gas vent pipe, representatively a chimney pipe, extending upwardly through a roof opening, a tubular sleeve having vertically extending spacer members interiorly secured thereto, with upper ends projecting above the upper sleeve end, is concentrically placed around the chimney pipe and anchored to the roof. A rubber boot is then placed around the sleeve and secured to the roof. Finally, a storm collar is downwardly telescoped onto the chimney pipe and rests on the upper end of the sleeve spacer members. Vertical cooling passages are defined between adjacent spacer member pairs, and through their interiors, and have upper exit portions communicating with the storm collar interior.

Abstract: A frame for a partition system and a component of the frame are disclosed. The component automatically and evenly tensions a fabric about a partition panel. The component of the frame includes a support element and a lockable element. The support element defines a cavity that receives and supports the panel. The lockable element extends from the support element and supports the fabric that is to be tensioned about the panel. Also, the lockable element is moveable relative to the support element. The component further includes an integral hinge between the support element and the lockable element. The integral hinge enables the movement of the lockable element relative to the support element. As a result, the fabric supported on the lockable element is automatically and evenly tensioned about the panel upon the movement of the lockable element. The component also includes a backing strip to protect the fabric from the integral hinge.

Abstract: A baseboard for covering an expansion gap located at an intersection of a vertical wall and a floor. The baseboard is formed of thermoplastic elastomer and has an L-shaped body having a toe portion and a wall portion. The back side of the wall portion has a plurality of spaced-apart ventilation channels extending from the upper end of the wall portion to the lower end thereof. Each ventilation channel has a substantially rectangular shaped cross-section. The back side of the wall portion further includes a plurality of wall contact surfaces extending between each ventilation channel and a plurality of adhesive gripping grooves formed therethrough that function as a catch element when the baseboard is adhesively secured to the wall.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a deck ledger board to a building surface includes a spacer portion having a first panel adapted to engage a building surface and a second panel connected to and spaced from said first panel by a selected distance. A ledger board retainer is connected to the spacer portion and defines therewith a generally U shaped region for receiving a ledger board therein in close juxtaposition to the spacer portion. The bracket ensures proper drainage of moisture from regions between the ledger board and the building surface.

Abstract: A load supporting device, and method for supporting a building in fixed relation relative to the surface of the earth is disclosed and which includes a base member which rests on a supporting surface; and an arm member mounted on the base member and which extends laterally outwardly relative thereto, and wherein the load is supported on each of the base member and the arm member, and further a method for employing the present load supporting device for supporting a building.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flooring element having improved sound properties. According to the present invention, the flooring element consists of several layers, comprising a core layer and a wear layer which is disposed above the core layer, wherein the core layer comprises a pressure-resistant wood material and the wear layer comprises a polymer film. According to the present invention at least one cork layer which is connected with the core layer is present. According to the present invention, there is further provided a flooring element having several layers, comprising a core layer and a wear layer which is disposed above the core layer, wherein the core layer contains a pressure-resistant wood material and the wear layer contains foamed polyvinyl chloride having heterogeneous structure (cushion vinyl).

Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative structure and system including a flexible ceiling panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The flexed configuration may be arranged in various configurations having different degrees of flex or curvature in the individual decorative structures. The system includes a flexible panel supported by a frame. The frame can be configured such that the flexible panel takes on a wave-like appearance which is imparted by the curved structure of the frame.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system including shaped beams coupled to connecting blocks that enable a variety of geometric configurations of tiles. The beams may appear to be structural members of an ornate fixed ceiling in a building, and may have any desirable cross sectional shape such as a V, a U, or other custom shape. The beams also include ledges for supporting tiles. The connecting blocks are suspended from the fixed ceiling or other structure and include a plurality of beam interface surfaces that couple to the beams. The connecting blocks may have any desirable cross sectional shape to provide a desired number and geometric arrangement of beam interface surfaces, so that the beams form a desired geometric configuration such as a triangle, square, a pentagon, a hexagon and the like. Tiles are cut to match the geometric configuration and placed on the ledges of the beams.

Abstract: A panel for roofing or siding applications, with a nailing flange along its rear edge and decorative elements simulating natural materials along its front edge. The panel has a longitudinal locking mechanism that allows the panel to be interlocked with similar panels in front of and/or behind it in a water-resistant latching manner that prevents both front-to-back and upward movement of the interlocked panel, while simultaneously encompassing and protecting the nailing flange. The panel includes a transverse locking mechanism for interlocking the panel with similar panels on either side of it in a water-resistant manner. The panel is preferably made of a blend of rubber tire drums and plastic. The panel has a support structure that offers support against pressure applied to the top of the panel while simultaneously providing an integrated venting system for the system of interlocked panels.

Abstract: A block and peg combination for a modular wall construction is disclosed including a cast block of cementations material having a front face, a rear face, two sides with each side extending between an edge of the front face and an edge of the rear face, a bottom, and a top parallel to the bottom. The front face, rear face and two sides are substantially normal to the bottom and top. The front face has a width between the two sides which exceeds the width of the rear face between the two sides whereby the block tapers at the sides from a wide dimension at the front face to a narrower dimension at the rear face for forming curved walls. The bottom defines at least four spaced-apart holes adjacent the respective sides of the block. At least two pegs, each peg having a conical head portion and a shaft portion, are utilized for insertion into the spaced-apart holes on the bottom of the block.

Abstract: Floor panel, whereby this floor panel (1) includes a decor (8), as well as a top layer or laminate layer (9) on the basis of synthetic material (10), and whereby the decorative side (16) of the floor panel (1) imitates a wood pattern, wherein the floor panel (1), at its upper surface, has zones (22-23) of different gloss degrees, which extend over the upper surface as a function of the imitated global wood pattern.

Abstract: A building module has an open-ended box structure and comprises a plurality of interconnected coaxial module segments. Each segment is moulded as an open-ended box structure from a composite material. The segments are held together by elongate tie bars that form part of a lifting frame and extend substantially along the length of the module. The lifting frame comprises end frames that are embedded in end segments of the modules and that are connected to each other by the tie bars.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward building affordable modular homes, condominiums, apartments, and the like. The invention uses a variety of prefabricated machine compacted steel framed concrete walls which by virtue of their steel perimeters can be welded at the bottom to steel plates anchored in a concrete foundation and welded at the top to prefabricated steel trusses which span two or more walls. Welded to the top of the steel trusses are prefabricated steel framed concrete roof tiles to form a roof and ceiling. Prefabricated steel framed concrete walls are welded at predetermined points of contact to form the interior walls and rooms. It should be noted that the abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the claims pursuant to 37 C.FR Section 1.72 (b).

Abstract: A fast disassembling joint structure includes a base part and a removable part. One end of the removable part is secured to a desired structure; the other end is a connection arm. The housing has a raceway and a first semi-circular concavity. The movable clamp has an insertion section to engage a recess of the connection arm. The insertion section has a second semi-circular concavity to fit with the first semi-circular concavity so as to pivotally connect with the connection arm. A spring is adapted to provide a push force for the movable clamp. A top cover, secured on the housing, is employed to house the spring and movable clamp inside. A handle of the movable clamp extends out of an opening of the cover so that users can manually control the handle to disassemble the removable part.

Abstract: A bracket for reinforcing a wooden joist including a body having a central portion with a base wall. An upper portion is integrally formed with the central portion and has a first wall secured to and extending forwardly from the top of the base wall and a second wall secured to and extending from the front of the first wall. A notch in the top of the base wall extends upwardly through the first and second walls. A lower portion is integrally formed with the central portion and has a third wall secured to and extending at right angles from the bottom of the base wall and a fourth wall secured to and extending at right angles from the third wall. A brace is rigidly affixed to the base wall beneath the notch.

Abstract: An air infiltration blocking skirt comprising a weather resistant sheet material is attached to the lower portion of a window to be installed in a wall opening the full width of the opening and sufficiently long to extend over the wall immediately below the window. The skirt is sealed to the wall along both the left and right sides of the skirt while the bottom edge remains unsealed. The skirt prevents wind-driven rain and air from penetrating the window-wall interface while allowing moisture to drain therethrough.

Abstract: An insulating unit has a pair of glass sheets about an edge assembly to provide a compartment between the sheets. The edge assembly has a U-shaped spacer made of metal, metal coated plastic, gas and moisture impervious polymer, or gas and moisture impervious film coated polymer. The outer legs of the spacer and the glass provide a long diffusion path to limit the diffusion of argon gas out of the compartment. The edge assembly has materials selected and sized to provide edge assembly having an RES-value of at least 75. A spacer for use in insulating units includes a plastic core having a gas impervious film e.g. a metal film or a halogenated polymer film. Also taught herein are techniques for making the unit and spacer.

Abstract: A garment bagging apparatus having a frame connected to a feeder drive train for supporting a supply of bagging material. A garment support is positioned relative to the feeder drive train. Suspension members attached to the frame suspend the apparatus off of and in spaced apart relation to a floor surface. A feed carriage is included with support members to moveably support the feed carriage solely from a portion of the frame above the feed carriage. Grippers are mounted on the feed carriage to grip the bagging material. When a garment is hung from the garment support, the feed carriage is moveable to positions below the garment.

Abstract: A device for sealing a cap element into a casing part of a packaging body made of composite material is shown and described. The present invention is based on the object of providing a device of this type, the sealing procedure to be performed in as few steps as possible and the device able to be adapted easily to different cross-sectional shapes of the casing part.

Abstract: A styrofoam material 2 is placed in a corrugated carton 1, and a plastic bag 3 is then loaded into the corrugated carton 1. Air between any two of the corrugated carton 1, the styrofoam material 2, and the plastic bag 3 is evacuated so that the plastic bag 3 is adhered onto dented portions 2a for product placement of the styrofoam material 2, and inner surfaces of the corrugated carton 1. As a result, products 4 can be easily placed on the styrofoam material 2 onto which the plastic bag 3 is loaded without the products 4 getting snagged on the plastic bag 3 and the plastic bag 3 being torn.

Abstract: A packaging process line that compacts rolled products as they are packaged is disclosed. A firmness measuring device is used to measure the firmness of the rolls as the rolls, for instance, enter the process line. The roll firmness device is placed in communication with a controller, such as a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to receive information from the roll firmness device and control one or more elements within the process line that apply a compressive force to the rolls. In particular, the controller is configured to adjust any packaging equipment that applies a compressive force to the rolls so that a substantially uniform amount of force is applied to the rolls throughout the system. In this manner, the system is capable of automatically making adjustments based upon any variation in the product. Misfeeds, miscounts and the like are minimized for improving process efficiency and minimizing process downtime.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for unrolling stretch film and pre-stretching the film as it is fed from the assembly to goods/products to be wrapped. The assembly comprises a member for controlling the unwinding of the film from a spool, and a cutter arranged downstream of the control member and capable of being operated to lacerate the film, the assembly further comprising, downstream of the cutter, a member for preventing the return of the film in the direction opposite to the one in which it leaves the assembly. The cutting procedure in accordance with the invention envisages, following an initial stop of the film during which it is lacerated, the unlocking of the control member to permit the laceration zone to pass downstream of the return preventing member, and then a new stop of the film to complete the cut following relative motion between the assembly and the goods/products to be packed.

Abstract: An improved cigarette package has been achieved using multistage heating plates on the ends of package wrapping. The first stage of the heating plate preheats the wrapping, the second stage activates adhesive along edges of the wrapping, the third stage seals the wrapping and the fourth stage shrinks the wrapping around the cigarette packs.

Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage material having a packing machine and a rotation machine for rotating packed boxes. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A system and process for packaging groups of products, such as spirally wound paper products are disclosed. During the packaging of groups, a continuous supply of a wrapping material is unwound and cut periodically in the edge regions. Optionally, a perforation line may also be formed into the wrapping material in between the two cut edges. The cut edges form flaps that are then wrapped around the product groups and sealed. The wrapping material is then broken along the perforation lines in order to form individual packages. Finally, the ends of the packages are folded and sealed.

Abstract: A vacuum release assist system for a document insertion station is described. The vacuum suction cup system is used for opening an envelope. The vacuum release assist system ensures that the suction cup is timely released during the removal of the envelope from the insertion station. In one configuration, a solenoid actuator is used to push away the envelope from the suction cup. In another configuration, a blow-off valve is used to introduce positive air pressure to timely release the suction cup.

Abstract: A device for eliminating the trailing end of the film that is formed on wrapping machines for wrapping palletized loads when the reel of film is replaced, is of the type in which the wrapping machine is equipped with: a first, reel-holder, assembly, constituted by pre-stretching rollers driven by motor means, return idlers and a compensator arm; and a second, welding, assembly constituted by a gripper, welding means, and cutting means; the film sliding between the reel, said first assembly and said second assembly, and the load set on the pallet. Positioned between the reel and the first assembly is a mobile unit provided with a re-winding roller designed to press on the reel in operating conditions.

Abstract: A waste disposal device including a turntable for twisting a flexible tubing dispensed from a cartridge. The cartridge comprises a rigid body formed by a central tubular core open at top and bottom. A surrounding casing wall is positioned to provide a space between the tubular core and the casing wall and a base wall joining a lower end of the surrounding casing wall to the lower end of said tubular core. A length of flexible tubing is packed profusely in a tightly layered mass in the space to constitute a pack surrounding the tubular core positioned in a housing within the waste disposal device. A turntable mechanism is positioned interior to the cartridge housing comprising a support flange. The turntable mechanism is operatively configured to allow for rotation of the flexible tubing dispensed from the cartridge when said flexible tubing contains waste material.

Abstract: A diaphragm positioned in a waste disposal device for holding and twisting flexible tubing dispensed form a cartridge housed in the waste disposal device. The twisting of the tubing is accomplished either by rotating the diaphragm and holding the cartridge stationary, or rotating the cartridge and holding the diaphragm. A rotation mechanism is operatively configured to the waste disposal device for rotating either the cartridge or the diaphragm while impeding the rotation of the other. The twisting of the flexible sealably encapsulates a waste package inserted into the flexible tubing through an opening in the cartridge.

Abstract: A cinch connector for connecting a cinch to a saddle. The cinch connector has a frame, a latch bar, and a tongue. The frame has a top frame member, a bottom frame member, and an intermediate frame member supported in a spaced apart, parallel relation to define a first strap receiving slot and a second strap receiving slot. The latch bar is pivotally connected to the bottom frame member and defines a catch receiving space. At least a portion of the latch bar is configured to be received through the ring of a buckle when the distal end of a catch of the buckle is disengaged from the ring so that the catch of the buckle may then be rotated through the catch receiving space of the latch bar to engage the ring of the buckle thereby capturing the latch bar to connect the cinch connector to the buckle. The tongue is pivotally connected to the bottom frame member and extendible to the intermediate frame member to fasten the strap to the cinch connector.

Abstract: A grille member that can be used, for example, in a cyclone dust-collecting apparatus and a vacuum cleaner comprises a body around which a rotating current is formed, and a plurality of air passages formed at the body to guide the rotating current into the body. In an embodiment, the air passages have a leading surface facing toward a flow direction of the rotating air current and a tail surface upstream from the leading surface relative to the rotating air current, such that at least one plane extending along the tail surface and a line along the flow direction of the rotating air current meet at an obtuse angle. In this way, stagnant vortices are not generated in the vicinity of the tail surfaces of the air passages, and dust and the like do not accumulate in the vicinity of the tail surfaces of the air passages when dirt is centrifugally separated from drawn-in air by the rotating current.

Abstract: An ozone filter material, with a long-lasting ozone degradation capacity, comprising a non-woven fabric filter material containing 200-600 g/m2 of activated charcoal impregnated with 0.1-5 wt. % of an organic acid and 0.1-5 wt. % of a bromide and/or iodide salt.

Abstract: A configuration of two cyclones for separation of solids from a solids-gas mixture wherein the gas outlet of a first cyclone is fluidly connected to an outlet conduit provided with a gas outlet opening and the gas inlet of the second cyclone is connected to an inlet conduit provided with a gas inlet opening wherein the outlet and inlet conduit are arranged co-axial such that gas leaving the outlet opening of the outlet conduit enters the inlet opening of the inlet conduit and gas from the exterior of the cyclone configuration can enter the gas inlet opening of the inlet conduit, wherein the outlet conduit and the inlet conduit are kept in a co-axial position relative to each other by means of guiding means which are attached to outlet conduit or to inlet conduit and extend to the opposite conduit thereby allowing movement of the inlet and outlet conduits relative to each other in the axial direction only.

Abstract: A multi-stage gas-solids separator is configured so that the higher density (solids) output flows of two or more of the separator stages are merged together. The multi-stage separator is preferably composed of cyclone separators, with the diplegs of at least two of the cyclone separator stages merged together.

Abstract: A cyclone air purifier having a large capacity and a compact structure by disposing a plurality of cyclones effectively therewithin includes a first main body of cylindrical shape having upper and lower plates to form an air path therebetween and a side plate formed with a plurality of inlet holes through which an outside air is introduced into the air path, and a plurality of cyclone bodies disposed parallel to one another in the first main body to communicate with the air path, and having an upper portion disposed in an opening of the upper plate, and a lower portion to pass through the lower plate to form a first discharging unit. The cyclone air purifier includes a cyclone cover unit having a plurality of cover portions to cover corresponding ones of the openings of the upper plates. Each cover portion includes a second discharging unit, a discharging guide unit is installed at an upper portion of the first main body, and a ventilation fan and an air filter are installed within the discharging guide unit.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to combination lighting and air filtration units that provide illumination and filter air in a particular area. A lighting unit includes an illumination element and a housing with a rounded profile that encloses the illumination element. A conduit is adjacent to the housing wherein a filter is mounted within the conduit. An input fan draws air through the filter to produce filtered air and an output fan expels the filtered air.

Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner separately collects liquid and dust particles. In an embodiment, the dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner has a cyclone body comprising an air inlet and an air outlet, a dust collecting receptacle coupled to the lower part of the cyclone body and storing therein dust which is separated from air drawn in via the air inlet, and a liquid collecting receptacle coupled to the lower part of the dust collecting receptacle and storing therein liquid particles separated from the air and the dust which are drawn in via the air inlet.

Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, for separating dust and moisture from external air, comprises a cyclone body having an air inlet and an air outlet, a screen mounted in the cyclone body and having a plurality of moisture passing holes, and a dust receptacle engaging the cyclone body to collect therein the dust and moisture separated from the air.

Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner separates dust and liquid particles from intake air. In an embodiment, the apparatus has a cyclone body with a cylindrical part including an air inlet passage and an air outlet passage, a tapered part, and a contaminant receptacle coupled to the tapered part of the cyclone body. The tapered part has a diameter that decreases from the cylindrical part toward the contaminant receptacle. In some embodiments, a screen with holes sized to pass liquid particles is disposed inside the cyclone body, so that liquid particles and dust are separated during operation.

Abstract: An air purifier includes a filter, a compressor, an oxygen maker, an electromagnetic valve and a fan, and all of which are mounted in a case. The case has an inlet vent, an outlet vent, and a filtering member next to the outlet vent. The compressor comprises an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet of the compressor is connected to the filter, while the air outlet is connected to the oxygen maker. The oxygen maker comprises an air inlet connected to the air outlet of the compressor, an oxygen outlet connected to the electromagnetic valve, and a nitrogen outlet. The electromagnetic valve is connected to the fan. The fan is secured next to the outlet vent of the fan.

Abstract: A contaminant-removal filter for removing carbonyl-containing compounds from a gas stream, such as air. Examples of common airborne carbonyl-containing compounds include ketones, including acetone, and aldehydes, including formaldehyde. The filter has a porous or fibrous body that includes a plurality of passages extending from a first, inlet face to a second, outlet face, the passages providing flow paths. The body has a reactant material impregnated throughout the substrate. The reactant material is a sulfite, bisulfite, oxidant, or derivative of ammonia, specifically high molecular weight and stable amines. Strong alkali (basic) materials are particularly suitable for aldehyde removal. The filter is free of any humectants.

Abstract: A cutterhead having a drum surface with a series of knife retainers distributed about the surface. The longitudinal extension of the knife retainers defines an angle a with the axis of rotation of the cutterhead, and a knife is mounted to the knife retainer. The knife is configured such that a cutting edge of the knife extends parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rotor cup for an open-end spinning device comprises a supporting base body which is provided with an insert. The insert comprises the fiber guiding surfaces, namely a fiber sliding surface and a fiber collecting groove. The insert is centered radially in the base body and is supported axially with a stopping face at the base body and crimped therein.

Abstract: A cooling system including a gas turbine engine compressor configured to generate an air stream and compress at least a portion of air contained in the air stream. The cooling system further includes at least one air filter configured to filter the air stream upstream from the gas turbine engine compressor, and at least one heat exchanger configured to provide cooling. The at least one heat exchanger is located in the air stream generated by the gas turbine engine compressor at a position downstream of the at least one air filter and upstream of the gas turbine engine compressor.

Abstract: A fuel control system for a staged combustion engine comprising, a fuel metering unit including a fuel metering valve having a fuel metering orifice the opening of which is varied to meter the flow of fuel through the metering valve in use, a fuel staging unit receiving fuel from the metering valve of the fuel metering unit and incorporating a staging valve for dividing the flow of fuel from the fuel metering unit to pilot burner and main burner output lines, a connection between a fuel pressure region of said fuel metering unit and a port of said staging valve, and, overthrust detection means causing said staging valve, in response to overthrust detection, to connect said port of said staging valve to low pressure, whereby to drain fuel under pressure from said pressure zone of said fuel metering unit to low pressure to limit or reduce the fuel supplied from the fuel metering unit to the fuel staging unit and thus to the engine in use.

Abstract: A turbine engine has a first disk and a second disk, each extending radially from an inner aperture to an outer periphery. A coupling, transmits a torque and a longitudinal compressive force between the first and second disks. The coupling has first means for transmitting a majority of the torque and a majority of the force and second means, radially outboard of the first means, for vibration stabilizing.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a fuel injection valve. To cause an actual air-fuel ratio of air-fuel mixture burned in the engine to be equal to a target value, an electronic control device corrects a fuel injection amount from the fuel injection valve using a feedback correction value. The feedback correction value is changed based on the actual air-fuel ratio. The electronic control device computes, as a safeguard value, a value of the feedback correction value that causes a fuel injection time, which is an instruction sent to the fuel injection valve, to be a permissible minimum time. When the fuel injection time is less than the permissible minimum time, the electronic control device limits the lowest value of the feedback correction value to the safeguard value. As a result, the actual air-fuel ratio is prevented from being rich.