Abstract: In one embodiment, a sampling device is connected to equipment having a fluid flow path. The sampling device has a chamber that defines a fluid flow path, and has a tubular sampling coupon that is positioned within the chamber. The tubular sampling coupon further defines the fluid flow path. After operating the equipment for a period of time, wherein fluid is caused to flow through the tubular sampling coupon, i) the tubular sampling coupon is removed from the chamber, and ii) first and second parts of the tubular sampling coupon are separated. Prior to separating the first and second parts of the tubular sampling coupon, the first and second parts are mated, and separable, along an axis that is parallel to the fluid flow path. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A double-walled vacuum insulated container for holding a cryogenic fluid comprises a support system for the inner vessel that comprises at least one elongated metallic conduit that penetrates the walls of the outer vessel and the inner vessel. The conduit itself provides support in an axial direction parallel to a horizontal axis and at least two non-metallic members provide support in a radial direction from the horizontal axis. By requiring the conduit to support only axial loads, its wall thickness can be reduced, thereby reducing heat transfer through the conduit. The non-metallic members that provide support in the radial direction can be made from composite materials selected for structural strength as well as low thermal conductivity, resulting in a container with improved overall thermal insulation to reduce heat leak and allow longer holding times.

Abstract: A device is provided for measuring metal inclusions comprising a receptacle for holding a sample of molten metal, with this receptacle having insulated side walls and a bottom wall provided with an exit opening. A ceramic filter element for collecting inclusions from the molten metal is positioned within the exit opening and is bonded to the top face of a solid refractory or metal annular support ring with a portion of the support ring top face extending laterally beyond the filter element and engaging the bottom face of the bottom wall of the receptacle around the opening. The filter element and support ring assembly is held in place by a detachable retaining means which is adapted to securely hold the support ring in leak-tight engagement against the receptacle bottom wall with the filter element positioned in the exit opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided to obtain a sample of a liquid at a distance. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a telescoping support member, a retaining bracket, a syringe, and a control means that is used to obtain and release a sample of pool water. The sample contained within the syringe is emptied into any type of container to test for chemical parameters such as salinity, free available chlorine, pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness. In another embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a hook on the end of the support shaft that can be used to pick up a variety of items.

Abstract: An inspection station for a workpiece including a conveyor, a mechanism for rotating the workpiece, and a probe. The conveyor includes a fixture for locating the workpiece and the conveyor is configured to translate the workpiece in a linear manner. A mechanism, such as a belt, engages the workpiece thereby rotating the workpiece within the fixture. The probe is configured to indicate if the workpiece conforms to quality criteria. To facilitate inspection while the conveyor translates the workpiece, the probe is attached to a stage where the stage is configured to move the probe synchronously with the workpiece over an inspection region.

Abstract: A battery powered sensing device for diagnosing a processing system and method for using the same are provided. The support platform generally has physical characteristics, such as size, profile height, mass, flexibility and/or strength, substantially similar to those of the substrates that are to be processed in the processing system, so the sensor device can be transferred through the processing system in a manner similar to the manner in which production substrates are transferred through the processing system.

Abstract: A method of determining the operating state of a curable bone cement composition includes determining the resonant frequency of the bone cement composition. The resonant frequency is correlated to a number of operating states including dough time, end-of-work time, and setting time.

Abstract: A toroidal regulating device for regulating the torque of a motor vehicle toroidal variator has at least one regulator and a first regulating variable which can be fed back to the regulator. The formation of includes at least one first characteristic quantity for a transmitted torque in the toroidal variator. At least one second regulating variable is capable of being fed back. The formation of the second variable includes at least one second characteristic quantity for a pivoting speed of an intermediate roller of the toroidal variator.

Abstract: To provide a rotor balance adjusting member and the rotor balance correction method, which make easy Attachment and removal of the weight to a rotor prevent omission of the weight while a rotor is rating. A rotor balance adjusting member 1 has the ring member 2 fixed to the pulley 10 concentrically, weight 3, and the clip member 4 which fixes this weight to this ring member. The ring member has an outer side fit-in slot 21, an inner side fit-in slot 22, an outer side stop slot 23, and an inner side stop slot 24. In the state in which attachment and removal are free, and can be fitted in this outer side stop slot and this inner side stop slot, the clip member comprising of elastic material and having a motion of the circumferential direction regulated by this outer side fit-in slot and this inner side fit-in slot. The weight fixed to this clip member is arranged in the position which counters the inner side of the ring member, when this clip member is fitted in the ring member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a driving device, comprising at least one body (4), (11) which may be put in an alternating rotary motion by the rotation of at least one cam (3A), (3B); (16A), (16B), the said body (4), (11) being provided to be rotatable on a shaft-(1), which itself is provided to perform a continuous rotary motion. The said body (4), (11) may be mounted on bearings on the drive shaft (1) or on a shaft that may be driven by the drive shaft (1). Because of the continuous rotation of the said shaft (1), the bearings of this body will be subjected to a uniform load along their circumference and consequently will be likewise subjected to a uniform wear. This will enhance the life span of the bearing. Because of which the driving device will operate more precisely and it may be carried out in a more compact form. This invention likewise relates to a machine provided with such a driving device, more particularly to a textile machine.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of controlling a twin-clutch transmission (10). When the torque transmitted in a first transmission path (C1, E2, Z8, Z9, S2, Z3, Z4) reaches an upper limit given by the torque transmission capacity of that path further additional torque produced by an engine at the drive shaft (I) is transmitted by closure of the second clutch (C2) to the output shaft (O) in parallel relationship by way of a second transmission path (C2, E1, Z1, Z2, S1, Z3, Z4). That permits the output of the engine to be better utilised and makes it possible to achieve better travel characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for counteracting inappropriate manual gearshifts in predetermined vehicle conditions by way of a gearshift control in a stage-geared transmission, arranged in a motor vehicle and having a shift servo for intensifying the shifting force applied to the gearshift control. In the case of a pneumatic or hydraulic shift servo the control unit is designed to interrupt the energy supply to the shift servo by closing a valve. The shifting force applied to the gearshift control can be measured, the level of the output force from the shift servo being determined as a function of the measured shifting force applied.

Abstract: Vehicular manual transmission control apparatus is of the type in which two or more selectable shift positions of a shift lever (13) can be varied on the basis of a travel control state (e.g., position of the shift lever) of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a guide section (various shift patterns), which allows shift operation of the shift lever along a given shift paht, assigned a high selection priority, to be performed with ease when the lever is to be shifted to a desired one of the shift positions. The guide section is implemented by a reactive force generation mechanism (41) which is in turn implemented by a control device (26).

Abstract: An electric actuator for a device which is to be actuated, having an electric-motor drive inputting its drive into a step-up gear mechanism, it being possible for the device to be driven via the step-up gear mechanism, in order to switch the device from a defined position into another defined position. A clutch element is connected after the step-up gear mechanism so that the device which is to be actuated can be driven by the step-up gear mechanism with the clutch element connected in between. The clutch element decouples the step-up gear mechanism from the device in the event of a failure of the current supply or voltage supply for the actuator, with the result that a defined basic position or rest position can be assumed automatically by the device which is to be actuated.

Abstract: A rotation control motor comprises a shaft, an armature having an armature core of which teeth are wound by wires to form coils, a commutator, and a field magnet. The armature core has a plurality of teeth, the commutator has a plurality of commutator segments corresponding to the number of teeth, and the coils comprise a normal coil and a brake coil. When the motor rotates faster than expected, the brake coil brakes the motor by magnetic flux, and the motor can rotate within a stable speed range.

Abstract: A steering shaft bearing assembly (100) for a vehicle having a steering shaft (102). The steering shaft bearing assembly includes a bearing (108) having a bore (112) adapted to receive the steering shaft and a support body (120) having an outer surface (124) and a passageway (126) passing through the support body. The bearing is at least partially disposed in the passageway so as to be suspended by the support body in the passageway in a predetermined position. The support body comprises a flexible material for permitting the bearing to move from the predetermined position. About 50% or more of the outer surface of the support body is free of a rigid support structure for restricting movement of the support body when coupled to the vehicle during operation.

Abstract: A shifter assembly includes a base having an integrally formed receptacle. The receptacle includes an outer peripheral surface and a bore formed along a central axis of the receptacle. A lock cavity is defined by a slot formed through a top of the outer peripheral surface. A cable assembly including a conduit surrounding a core wire has first and second ends. The first end is connected with the shifter assembly and a second end is operably connected to a transmission. A cable adjuster body is coupled to the cable assembly at the first end of the cable assembly. The cable adjuster body is received within the bore of the integrally formed receptacle. A lock member is adapted to be received within the lock cavity. The lock member is movable from an adjusting position allowing relative movement of the cable adjuster body relative to the receptacle, to a locked position, wherein the lock member engages the cable adjuster body preventing movement of the cable adjuster body relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly includes a conduit having first and second ends and a central axis. A core wire is disposed along the central axis of the conduit and includes first and second ends. A slide housing having opposing top and bottom walls, opposing side walls, and opposing first and second ends has a guide passage extending from the first to the second end of the slide housing. A slide member including opposing top and bottom surfaces, opposing side surfaces, and opposing first and second ends is coupled to the core wire at the first end of the core wire. The slide member is disposed within the guide passage and includes notches formed on one of the opposing side surfaces. A gear assembly is rotatably connected to the slide housing and meshes with the notches formed on the slide member. A torsion spring having first and second ends is disposed about the gear assembly and is attached to the gear assembly at the first end of the spring.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly includes a conduit having first and second ends and a central axis. A core wire is disposed along the central axis of the conduit. A molded fitting having first and second ends and a central bore is disposed at a first end of the conduit. The core wire extends through the central bore of the molded fitting. A hollow slider body including an outer peripheral surface and opposing first and second ends includes a central bore extending from the first to the second end. The core wire extends through the central bore of the hollow slider body. The hollow slider includes a slot formed through a top of the outer peripheral surface that defines a lock cavity. The molded fitting is movably disposed in the central bore of the hollow slider body. A spring that engages the hollow slider body in the molded fitting biases the hollow slider body and molded fitting apart.

Abstract: A steering wheel has a rim part, and the rim part includes a rim core portion which is made through die casting and a rim cover portion which covers an outer surface of the rim core portion. The rim cover portion is provided with a rim cover body and a garnish made of a synthetic resin. A reinforcement member is provided on the garnish.

Abstract: A bicycle crank comprises a mixture of aluminum and chromoly. The spine comprises chromoly, which serves as a backbone to the crank arm and thereby provides added strength. The body comprises aluminum, which reduces the crank arm weight. The body can therefore be thinner and lighter with the added support provided by the steel spine. In another embodiment the crank arm includes a spine having a crank boss and a spindle boss at opposed ends that are integrally formed with the crank arm. An outer shell includes an elongated member having an inner face having an outer perimeter with a shape approximately coincident with an outer perimeter of the spine The inner face is recessed to admit a portion of the spine and has crank and spindle boss apertures extending through to an outer face. The outer perimeters of the outer shell and the spine are joined together.

Abstract: An improved pedal/cleat assembly provides a float range that is easily and precisely adjusted. The pedal/cleat assembly includes a pedal assembly incorporating a forward cleat retainer and a spring-biased rearward cleat retainer, and it further includes a cleat assembly that defines forward and rearward projections sized and configured to engage and be retained by the respective forward and rearward cleat retainers. The cleat assembly includes a first cleat body that defines the forward and rearward projections, and it further includes a second cleat body configured to be attached to the underside of a rider's shoe and to be secured to the first cleat body in a manner that allows limited rotation relative to the first cleat body about a cleat rotation axis. The first cleat body is free to rotate by an angular amount that is controlled by a pair of set screws. This provides a pedal float that is easily and precisely adjustable.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal attaching device includes a foot pedal having a front opening and an anchoring bar and a latch extended from the rear portion, and a coupler member having a front portion engaged into the front opening of the foot pedal and engaged with the anchoring bar of the foot pedal, and having a rear portion for being depressed and engaged with the rear latch of the foot pedal, to anchor and secure the coupler member to the foot pedal without rotating the coupler member relative to the foot pedal. The foot pedal includes a flange to engage with the coupler member. The coupler member includes an inclined surface or a swelling to facilitate an engaging of the coupler member with the foot pedal.

Abstract: A system for purification of high value metals comprises an electrolytic cell in which an anode formed of a composite of a metal oxide of the metal of interest with carbon is electrochemically reduced in a molten salt electrolyte.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the pyrometallurgical production of copper in a converter is provided. According to said method, gas is introduced into the respective molten charge during all steps thereof (charging the converter with cupriferous crude melt, treating the molten charge to obtain Cu2S and slag, removing the slag, converting Cu2S into Cu, emptying the converter).

Abstract: A process for producing sub-micron-sized copper powder comprising the steps of: providing a precursor composition comprising a solution of copper monoethanolamine complex; and heating the precursor composition to a temperature wherein copper monoethanolamine complex is converted to copper powder. A process for producing nickel powder comprising the steps of: providing a precursor composition comprising a solution of nickel monoethanolamine complex; and heating the precursor composition to a temperature wherein nickel monoethanolamine complex is converted to nickel powder.

Abstract: A bottle cap turning device for untightening or tightening a bottle cap during an opening operation or closing operation, respectively. The bottle cap turning device preferably progressively engages and further grips the bottle cap when the bottle cap turning device is twisted until the bottle cap begins to rotate during the opening operation or until the bottle cap stops rotating and is fully tightened on the bottle.

Abstract: A fastener installation tool which includes an axial assist mechanism as well as adjustable feet and a simple drive position limiter. The installation tool is connectable to the chuck of a standard drill. During use, the feet are stepped upon, causing the housing to move along the drive shaft, generally toward the fastener, causing the feet to contact the workpiece. Then, the drill is actuated, causing the drive shaft to rotate and the fastener to thread into the workpiece. At some point during fastener installation, further axial motion of the tool stops as the fastener continues to travel axially due to threading action, and reduces its head engagement with the drive socket. As the fastener seats on the workpiece, the drive socket disengages from the head of the fastener.

Abstract: Embodiments include apparatus and methods for fastening connectors to a printed circuit board (PCB). One exemplary embodiment includes a tool for fastening connectors on the PCB. The tool has a body having first and second ends. The first end includes an engaging region adapted to fasten electrical connectors on the PCB. An elongated handle extends perpendicular from the body. A torque transmitting assembly is housed in the body and transmits a rotational force from the handle to a gear located in the engaging region.

Abstract: For moving an element relative to an object a plurality of screw members having polygonal heads are screwed in threaded openings on the element and arranged around an axis so as to be circumferentially spaced from one another, an action drive and a reaction drive arranged coaxially to the axis and with one another and turnable in opposite directions apply opposite turning forces to the screw members on an outer circumference and on an inner circumference correspondingly so as to turn the screw members in one and the same direction to thereby move the element in an axial direction, and a plurality of transmitting members engage by first engaging formations both with the action drive and the reaction drive turnable in the opposite directions so as to be turned in one and the same direction and engage by second engaging formations with the polygonal heads of the screw members for transmitting the turning of the transmitting members in one and the same direction into turning of the screw members in one and the sa

Abstract: A wrench (1) is disclosed having a handle (3) mounted pivotally with a head portion (2) for engaging a drive socket to tighten or slacken a fastener such as a nut, bolt or screw, and a resilient split ring (5) as operative portion intermediate the handle (3) and head portion (2). The head portion (2) has an aperture into which the split ring (5) is sprung to define a radial gap in the split ring (5) and a camming arm (33, 34) extending radially outwardly from each end of the split ring (5) respectively. The split ring (5) also has stops (37, 38) engaging the head portion under the natural resilience in the split ring (5) to prevent undue rotation of the ring in the head portion.

Abstract: A pawl structure of a ratchet wrench, including a wrench main body, a pawl assembly and a ratchet wheel. The wrench main body includes a wrench handle and a head section. The head section is formed with a first receiving cavity in which the ratchet wheel is accommodated. An outer circumference of the ratchet is formed with multiple ratchets. The ratchet wheel is retained in the first receiving cavity by a C-shaped retainer ring. A pawl cave is formed on a circumferential wall of the first receiving cavity for receiving the pawl assembly therein. The pawl assembly includes a first and a second pawls and a resilient member. Each pawl is formed with ratchets facing the ratchet wheel. Two adjacent opposite sides of the pawls are respectively formed with a first projecting post and a second projecting post. Two ends of the resilient member are respectively fitted on the first and second projecting posts, whereby the resilient member is interconnected between the first and second pawls.

Abstract: A self-adjusting wrench having an elongated drive handle (40) and an adjustable wrench assembly (10) connected with one end of the elongated drive handle. The adjustable wrench assembly includes a pair of opposed jaws (11, 12) disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongated drive handle.

Abstract: A pivotal tool device includes two arms each having two driving tool members disposed on the ends. One of the arms includes a shank extended from a middle portion, and the other arm includes a chamber formed in the middle portion, for selectively receiving the shank, to allow the arms to be solidly engaged with each other, and to have a greatly increased driving torque formed between the arms. The shank includes a non-circular cross section for engaging with the non-circular chamber of the other arm. A detent may selectively anchor the arms together. A spring element may selectively bias the arms away from each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for driving threaded members. The methods and apparatus facilitate holding or retaining a threaded member with a driver. Therefore, the driver and the threaded member may be coupled together at any orientation without separation until separation is desired. Threaded members can be fastened at any angle with one hand. Some embodiments provide electrical insulators for both a handle and a shank of the driver.

Abstract: A linesman pliers is provided. The pliers have first and second pliers members forming first handle and jaw sections, respectively thereon. The first handle section may include a first wrench tool. The first jaw section includes a first wrench portion. The second handle section includes a second wrench tool. The second jaw section may include a second wrench portion. The first and second pliers members are pivotably attached to each other at a location between the first/second handle and the first/second jaw sections. And the first and second wrench portions of the first and second jaw sections, respectively, form a third wrench tool.

Abstract: A screw (10) has a threaded shank (12) and a head (14). The head has a recess (18) that comprises three lobes (18a,b,c). Each lobe is separated by a curved drive flange (20a,b,c,). A driver (100) has a drive tip (114) that fits the recess of the screw.

Abstract: A socket includes a body having a driving portion, a receiving portion engageable with a rotatable workpiece, a first gear portion capable of being operatively driven by rotation of the driving portion in a fastening direction and an opposite releasing direction, a second gear portion functionally cooperable to drive the receiving portion for rotating the workpiece, the second gear portion being constructed and arranged to engage with and be driven by the first gear portion. The driving engagement between the first gear portion and the second gear portion is released when a torque required to drive the second gear portion exceeds the threshold amount of torque. A biasing member applies a force of engagement between the first gear portion and the second gear portion, and an adjusting member functionally cooperable with the biasing member adjusts a magnitude of the force of engagement to adjust the threshold amount of torque.

Abstract: A lockable torque-limiting driver that includes, a body, a sleeve, a shaft carried by the body for rotation relative thereto and having a fastener-engaging tip at one end that projects from the body, a torque-limiting mechanism coupled to the shaft and housed within said body, a torque-adjusting mechanism within the body and coupled to the torque-limiting mechanism for adjusting the torque-limiting mechanism to a desired torque value, a torque-locking mechanism operably coupled with the torque-adjusting mechanism and the body or the sleeve for preventing movement of the torque-determining means and locking the settable torque-limiting driver at the desired torque value.

Abstract: A torque adaptor includes a body, a driving portion that rotates with respect to the body when a threshold torque is exceeded, a receiving portion engageable with a workpiece, and a gear plate that drives the receiving portion. The gear plate is driven by the driving portion, the driving engagement between the driving portion and the gear plate being released when a torque required to drive the gear plate exceeds the threshold torque. An adjusting member adjusts the force of engagement between the driving portion and the gear plate so as to adjust the threshold torque. The receiving portion is moveable along a longitudinal direction of the body between a first position in which the receiving portion engages the body such that a rotation of the driving portion rotates the receiving portion and the rotatable workpiece and a second position in which the receiving portion is disengaged from the body.

Abstract: A cutting or grinding machine is composed of a processing unit having a substrate and an exchangeable cutting or grinding rod fixed to the substrate at its middle portion or rear end, and a rotatable unit having a rotatable support for workpiece, in which the cutting or grinding rod has a ultrasonic transducer on the rod in an area between a front end of the rod and a portion at which the rod is fixed to the substrate.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping and sealing a flexible or deformable conduit extending between a supply and a receiving or holding container. The clamp includes upper and lower sections that can be moved from an open to a closed position. In a closed position the clamp engages the flexible tube or conduit and seals the same, thereby preventing fluid from passing past the seal. The clamp includes two half sections, and can be cut and separated such that each half section clamps and seals a portion of the flexible or deformable conduit or tube. In use, the clamp is typically used to clamp and seal a flexible tube, such as a silicon tube extending between a supply and a receiving container of the type employed in handling biopharmaceutical fluids.

Abstract: A customized cut/crease device and a method for making same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for precisely controlled and operator safe removal of a desired width of layered paper from the end of a roll or paper web, as for example a paper roll having one or both ends damaged, employing a compound mount for a knife-blade type cutter which is selectively adjustable along multiple axes relative to the rotational axis and width of the paper roll as the roll is rotated independently of the cutter and without unwinding the paper web from the roll. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, only that quantity of paper web, which is damaged, is removed while maximizing the depth of cut radially into the roll by the cutter.

Abstract: Dispenser apparatus for dispensing paper toweling includes structure for damping forces applied to a roll of paper toweling when overspin slack is taken up and modifying cutter blade timing to reduce peak pull force during dispensing.

Abstract: A saw having a base having a first substantially horizontal surface for supporting a workpiece and a second substantially horizontal surface disposed below the first surface. The saw also has a table rotatably attached to the base, the table being substantially coplanar with the first surface, and a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table. The saw assembly includes a motor and a blade driven by the motor. The saw has a fixed fence disposed on the second surface and fixedly attached to the base.

Abstract: A power operated saw includes a base having a horizontally disposed work surface and a support member connected to the base and extending upwardly therefrom. A saw blade assembly has a motor and a circular blade rotateably driven by the motor. The saw blade is rotatable, in a horizontal plane, and is selectively positionable within a cutting range, which is characterized by a first cutting direction and at least a second cutting direction substantially perpendicular to the first cutting direction. The blade positioned in the first cutting direction has a surface thereof oriented towards the support member and the blade positioned in the second cutting direction has an edge portion thereof oriented towards the support member.

Abstract: A table saw includes a table, a saw unit coupled to a substantially inverted U-shaped suspension girder, two supporting devices fixedly fastened to the bottom side of the table to support the suspension girder, and two sliding blocks respectively fastened to the two ends of the suspension girder and respectively coupled to a respective arched guide slot in each of the supporting devices to guide movement of the suspension girder along an arched track to keep the cutting reference point of the saw blade in position so that the saw blade can cut the workpiece accurately.

Abstract: A dispensing device for paper sheets cut from a continuous band wound up in a roll (R) comprises a case consisting of a base (1) and a cover (3) provided with a bottom opening (4) as paper outlet, a mechanism for automatically replacing the finished roll (R) with a spare roll (R?), a band feeding and cutting unit of the type in which it is the pull exerted by the user on the tip of paper (C) projecting from the device that controls the feeding of a pre-established length of band and the cutting thereof, means (19) for retaining the starting tip (S) of the spare roll (R?), means (2) for the top hinging of the cover (3) to the base (1) and connection means suitable to turn a push on the cover (3) into a driving impulse for the feeding and cutting unit, the cover (3) being provided with an inclined plane (15) internally projecting downward at the area of nipping of the paper (C) by the feeding and cutting unit.

Abstract: A pre-cutting blade assembly for a table saw includes a fixing seat, a movable seat movably and adjustably mounted on the fixing seat, and a pre-cutting blade mounted on the movable seat to move therewith and movable to align with the circular blade of the table saw. Thus, the pre-cutting blade is movable relative to the circular blade of the table saw so that the cutting line of the pre-cutting blade is aligned with that of the circular blade of the table saw exactly, thereby enhancing the cutting precision of the circular blade of the table saw.