Abstract: Systems and methods for construction of space-truss structures are described herein. In some embodiments, software is provided that includes a design module for providing a three-dimensional surface model for the space-truss structure and a fabrication module for providing construction specifications for the space-truss structure. The fabrication module can receive the three-dimensional surface model generated by the design module as input. The space-truss structure is constructed of components including nodes, rods, and panels. These components are generated using the construction specifications provided by the fabrication module. The nodes can include multiple node portions constructed of flat, metal plates having end portions that are bent at 90-degree angles with respect to a base portion for assembly.

Abstract: Interior trim items for use in home construction, such as window and door trim assemblies, stairway and landing railing assemblies, fireplace surrounds, base cap boxes, panel assemblies, knee wall trim assemblies, and chair rail sections, are pre-assembled off-site from standard millwork materials based upon specifications provided by the builder, and delivered to the site where a home is under construction to fill orders placed by the builder. A complete service can be provided for builders by pre-assembling, delivering and installing the interior trim items.

Abstract: A composite panel for a lightweight shielded panel system. Such panel includes a honeycomb type core member formed from a first predetermined material and having each of a first predetermined thickness, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined length. A skin layer is formed from a second predetermined material and disposed on each face of such honeycomb type core member. The has each of a second predetermined thickness, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined length. There is also an outer perimeter frame formed from a third predetermined material and which has each of a third predetermined thickness, a third predetermined width and a third predetermined length.

Abstract: A window sash frame has a glazing insert receiving channel. A glazing insert provides a spacing structure for at least two glazing panes. The spacing structure has at least two glazing surfaces adapted to protrude into a viewing opening of the sash frame and hold a respective one of the glazing panes. The glazing insert includes a base for receipt in the receiving channel of the sash frame. The base extends away from the glazing surfaces such that the glazing panes will be isolated from the sash frame when the base is received in the channel and the glazing panes are mounted on the glazing surfaces.

Abstract: A structural panel for use in building structures or in the formation, finish or decoration thereof includes an outer sheet and a connector sheet with a plurality of collapsible or compressible dividers therebetween. The panel in a rest condition is expanded and of a desired thickness for final use but can be compressed into a relatively thin thickness or profile for shipping purposes. The panel is very lightweight but structurally strong and can be selectively bent in one transverse direction if desired. The panel can be easily cut or formed into any predetermined size or shape.

Abstract: A structural panel for use in building structures or in the formation, finish or decoration thereof includes an outer sheet and a connector sheet with a plurality of collapsible or compressible dividers therebetween. The panel in a rest condition is expanded and of a desired thickness for final use but can be compressed into a relatively thin thickness or profile for shipping purposes. The panel is very lightweight but structurally strong and can be selectively bent in one transverse direction if desired. The panel can be easily cut or formed into any predetermined size or shape.

Abstract: A structural panel for use in building structures or in the formation, finish or decoration thereof includes an outer sheet and a connector sheet with a plurality of collapsible or compressible dividers therebetween. The panel in a rest condition is expanded and of a desired thickness for final use but can be compressed into a relatively thin thickness or profile for shipping purposes. The panel is very lightweight but structurally strong and can be selectively bent in one transverse direction if desired. The panel can be easily cut or formed into any predetermined size or shape.

Abstract: A composite roof and wall system, three-in-one: fireproof, insulation and waterproofing, which combines fireproof, waterproofing and insulation into one system comprising expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation board; tough waterproofing membrane applied onto the board surface; polyester woven mesh, the reinforcement medium laid over tough waterproof surface; covered by the tough cover, the system's protective part applied onto the mesh. This system can be directly applied onto any existing roof and wall substrate; or pre-constructed into boards, shingles and tiles using tough water proof material to adhere to the existing roof or wall substrate. This system is nail free to avoid leaking problems, survives physical and weather damages. Pigment can be either mixed with the tough cover or applied onto the surface of the cover. It provides an environmentally safe, lightweight, comparatively inexpensive, energy saving, form flexible and long lasting roof and wall systems, which conserve natural resources.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a paneling system comprises interconnecting paneling units configured such that adjacent paneling units matingly abut each other. Each of the paneling units includes a first panel and a second panel. At least one joist is positioned on and connected to the first panel and the second panel. The first panel and the second panel form a volume therebetween and the volume is filled with insulation. In another embodiment, a support system for a paneling unit includes a support beam resting on a row of at least two posts, wherein the posts are positioned a distance from a structure. In this embodiment, a second support is positioned adjacent the structure. At least one paneling unit spans between the support beam and the second support. The paneling unit rests on the support beam and the second support.

Abstract: An enveloper (10) for creating a material envelope around a battery plate, including an anvil (29) and a rotatable cut-and-crease roller (28) having a knife (35) and a generally diametrically opposed crease blade (36) for acting against the anvil (29) to cut-and-crease material fed through the enveloper (10) wherein the enveloper (10) further includes a control (57) for varying the rotational velocity of the roller (28) during a rotational cycle to position the crease to form a symmetrical envelope around a plate passing through the enveloper (10).

Abstract: A packing sheet 7 is printed with predetermined information by printing means 5, medicine is fed into the packing sheet 7 by medicine feed means 2, 3, and the packing sheet 7 is sealed by seal means 8 to pack the medicine by one package. The seal means 8 is provided with conveyance portion 39 for conveying the packing sheet 7. In the middle of a conveyance path from the print means 5 to the seal means 8, there are provided moving means 12 which comes into contact with the packing sheet 7 and moves so that the tension of the packing sheet 7 is held to be a constant value, and position detecting means 33 which detects a moved position of the moving means 12. After the packing sheet 7 is conveyed by the conveyance portion 39 and the position detecting means 33 detects a predetermined moved position, print by the print means 5 is started.

Abstract: The invention concerns a clip feed arrangement comprising a magazine bar for guiding a line of clips from a clip supply to a separating device of a closure apparatus, and a clip drive arranged in the region of the magazine bar. The clip drive has two drive elements which can be successively brought into engagement with the line of clips and which separately produce the advance.

Abstract: A cigarette packing machine for producing rigid, hinged-lid, short-hinge packets of cigarettes; the packing machine has a fourth packing wheel which receives wrapped groups of cigarettes from a third transfer wheel at a third transfer station, receives collars from a first feed line at an input station upstream from the third transfer station, and folds each collar into a tube about a respective wrapped group of cigarettes; the packing machine also has a fifth packing wheel which, at a fourth transfer station, receives each wrapped group of cigarettes and the respective collar together with a respective blank supplied by a second feed line, folds the blank about the wrapped group of cigarettes to form an outer package, and releases the packets of cigarettes at a fifth transfer station.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for pre-stretching plastic material that is later used in wrapping a plurality of objects. Plastic material is continuously or non-continuously provided to a pre-stretching device including a plurality of rollers. The plastic material is passed around the plurality of rollers within the pre-stretching device and is then fed through an accumulator to a strapping device. The passing of the plastic material around the plurality of rollers causes the plastic material to stretch by a predetermined amount before entering the strapping device.

Abstract: An apparatus for binding a three-dimensional load with tape comprises a turntable for rotating the load, a tape dispenser and a logistical controller. The tape dispenser is moveable relative to the turntable and the load. The detector detects the top of the load, and is moveable with the tape dispenser. The logistical controller is arranged to control rotation of the load and movement of the tape dispenser. In particular, the controller is arranged to operate the apparatus to dispense the tape according to a predetermined default pattern until the detector determines the top of the load. Once the tope of load is detected, the controller is arranged to operate the apparatus according to a corrected pattern based upon the detected top of load.

Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping using a wrapper formed of an optical effect material having a holographic design which constitutes at least a portion of the decor of the decorative wrapper. The optical effect material may include printed matter and/or embossed pattern to provide at least a portion of the decor of the decorative cover. The method also includes holding overlapping portions of the wrapper in a crimped position adjacent a stem portion of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting fold lines on a sheet to be inserted into a windowed envelope includes scanning the windowed envelope with a scanner to determine the location of the window on the envelope. The location of a data block on an insert to be inserted into the windowed envelope is also determined. The position of one or more of the fold lines on the sheet to be inserted is determined such that a data block printed in the determined location on the sheet will appear behind the envelope window when the sheet is folded in accordance with the determined fold line pattern and inserted into the windowed envelope. The efficiency and flexibility of the system can be enhanced by providing an operator with possible standard and nonstandard fold patterns that will enable proper insertion of the folded sheet into the envelope.

Abstract: A multiflow gassing system for providing controlled environment gas to a lid and container, the system including a lid carrier; and a gas rail assembly adjacent the lid carrier, the gas rail assembly having a top portion including a top portion gas outlet, an end portion including a end portion gas outlet, and a plate adjacent the end portion. The top portion gas outlet is oriented to direct the controlled environment gas into the lid and the end portion gas outlet is oriented to direct the controlled environment gas into a lid-container engagement region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deep draw packaging method including placing an object (C) in a concave container portion (1) formed through molding of a film with small shrinkability (A) having a residual thermal shrinkage rate at 100° C.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a vacuum-sealed package comprising the placement of the item to be vacuum packed in a container; sealing the container, placing a portion of the container in contact with a sealable chamber; sealing the chamber, creating holes in the container, evacuating the desired amount of air from the container and creating a seal between the interior of the container and the holes.

Abstract: A system for evacuating containers. The system includes a base housing defining a recess having a vacuum inlet port in communication with a vacuum source. An inner door is hinged to the base housing and is sized to cover the recess when in a closed position, and an outer door having a sealing member is hinged to close over the inner door. A vacuum nozzle extends at least partially between the inner and outer doors and is in communication with the recess. The inner and outer doors cooperate to retain a flexible container therebetween and around the nozzle so that the nozzle is positioned for fluid communication with an inside of the container. A removable drip pan is positioned to retain fluids drawn by the nozzle.

Abstract: A system for loading a plurality of items in series into a receptacle held in an item holding device, comprises a plurality of item holding devices each adapted for holding an item receptacle adapted to hold a plurality of items. A holding device moving apparatus such as a conveyor, moves the plurality of item holding devices through an item loading station with the item receptacles being oriented at a first angle to the horizontal. An item delivery apparatus delivers a plurality of items separately in series at an item orientation that is at a second angle to the item receptacles. The item delivery apparatus may include a metering device comprising a wheel member having a plurality of generally radially extending, generally equally spaced finger members, with all adjacent finger members being configured at a distance there between proximate end portions of said adjacent finger members. The radial position of the fingers, and thus the distance between end portions, is adjustable.

Abstract: An airless application system. The system includes a primary product container, a secondary product container, and a sprayer in fluid communication with the primary product container and the secondary product container.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic device which is used to envelope small items and which can be used to perform very-high-speed enveloping. The inventive device comprises a frame (11) having the following components mounted thereto, namely: a storage bin (12) containing a pile of stacked envelopes (15) which are disposed such that they can be removed one by one from the base of the bin, and a control drum (13) which is associated with a rotary cam (14). The aforementioned control drum (13) is arranged such as to move the envelopes (15) individually and successively from the storage bin (12) towards an area where a document is inserted therein and such as to open the envelope when the rotary cam (14) has unfolded the flap of same. The documents (30) to be inserted into the envelopes (15) are conveyed by way of cogs (32) which are solidly connected to a continuously-moving transport chain (31).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum machine for zipper bag comprising a casing, a motor, vanes, a suction mouth, a suction opening, a vent, a power supply, a switch and so on, wherein the suction opening is disposed corresponding to the vanes; the suction mouth is of tubular shape and is exposed out of the casing, and the rear end of which connects to the suction opening, wherein it also comprises a clamping member that connects with the casing and surrounds a section of the suction mouth; a clamping gap is formed between the clamping member and the suction mouth; the clamping member comprises an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member which are disposed substantially parallel to each other, thereby forming a clamping gap opening, the width of which is between 2 mm and 5 mm. The present invention is of simple structure, small size, convenient for use, highly flexible and suitable for zipper bags of different sizes and types.

Abstract: A film dispenser for a stretch wrapping apparatus is provided. The film dispenser includes a pre-stretch assembly having a top portion mounted to and extending downwardly from a drive plate of a roll carriage frame. The pre-stretch assembly includes two pre-stretch rollers having first ends connected to the roll carriage frame and second ends connected to one another. The pre-stretch rollers may be coated. The pre-stretch assembly further includes a cantilevered idle roller mounted to the drive plate and positioned between the pre-stretch rollers. A film path is defined by the space between the pre-stretch rollers and the idle roller. The film path is easily accessible via the bottom end of the pre-stretch assembly.

Abstract: A multi cyclone dust-collecting apparatus including a dust-collecting housing; a first cyclone; a plurality of secondary cyclones; and a cover unit is provided. The dust-collecting housing has a suction pipe, which draws in ambient air. The first cyclone is disposed in the dust-collecting housing and has a first inlet port formed on a lower portion thereof to fluidly communicate with the suction pipe. The first inlet port and an air outlet port of the first cyclone have the same axis. The plurality of secondary cyclones are arranged outside the first cyclone at a predetermined interval and disposed in the dust-collecting housing. The cover unit guides the air discharged from the first cyclone to the respective secondary cyclones, filters again the air separated out from the dirt particles in the secondary cyclones, and discharges cleaned air outwardly.

Abstract: A filter for venting an enclosure (1) containing an electrical apparatus (4), such as a lens or lighting unit of a motor vehicle, and exposed to moisture or atmospheric agents, the filter including a tubular body (20) with a through cavity or conduit (11) opening at opposite ends (9, 10) of the body (20), which is coupled to a venting aperture (6) of the enclosure (1), the filter (8) including a hydrophobic filtering element; the body (20) of this filter (8) includes at least two portions (20A, 20B) set at an angle to each other, the membrane filtering element (15) being in the interior of the body (20) and being associated with it in such as manner as to form one piece therewith, and being coupled to the body (20) in a manner transverse to an axis of at least one of the portions.

Abstract: At a location near an entrance to a combustion chamber, oxygen in air that is passing from an upstream path into the combustion chamber is redistributed so that an enriched supply of oxygen is available at a combustion location in the combustion chamber.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a stabilizing ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project at least partially into the groove of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.

Abstract: Fanfold filter element has filtering media pleats canted at a predetermined angle relative to a reference plane such that the depth of each pleat is greater than the depth of a mounting frame to increase effective filtering area. The frame is canted by a corresponding amount so that central planes of pleat pockets are aligned with the direction of incoming fluid flow.

Abstract: The invention provides a filter that has a plurality of through holes and satisfies the expression 2.5×A/B+52.5?C?2.5×A/B+60.2 (A?20, 0<B?20), where A(%) represents the ratio of pores with a pore diameter of 10 ?m or less to the total pore volume in a wall part between the through holes; B (%) represents the ratio of pores with a pore diameter of 30 ?m or more to the total pore volume in the wall part; and C(%) represents the aperture ratio of a plane perpendicular to the through holes.

Abstract: In an agricultural combine, a header float system using a floating header having a frame, a support member supporting the frame from the ground, and a suspension variably supporting the frame from the combine. The suspension comprises a sub-frame removable attaching to the combine, links movably attaching the frame and the sub-frame, and one or more float cylinders moveably supporting the frame from the sub-frame. A float circuit connects to the float cylinder, and a float valve connects the float circuit to a main hydraulic circuit. A pressure sensor connects to the float circuit, and a controller communicates with the float valve and the pressure sensor. The controller maintains pressure in the float circuit at a target value by continuously reading the pressure sensor and commanding the float valve to add or subtract hydraulic fluid in the float circuit until pressure equals the target value.

Abstract: A floating header for an agricultural combine, the header having a frame, a support member supporting the frame from the ground, and a suspension variably supporting the frame from the combine. The suspension comprises a sub-frame removable attaching to the combine, links movably attaching the frame and the sub-frame, and one or more float cylinders moveably supporting the frame from the sub-frame. A float circuit connects to the float cylinder, and a float valve connects the float circuit to a main hydraulic circuit on the combine.

Abstract: In an agricultural combine, a header terrain following system using a floating header having a frame, a support member supporting the frame from the ground, and a suspension variably supporting the frame from a feederhouse moveably attaching at the front of the combine. A lift cylinder supports and articulates the feederhouse from the combine, and a lift valve connects the lift cylinder to a main hydraulic circuit. A position sensor adapted to sense vertical position of the frame relative to the feederhouse attaches to the floating header. A controller communicates with the lift valve and the position sensor. The controller maintains vertical position of the frame relative to the feederhouse at a nominal value by continuously reading the position sensor and commanding the lift valve to add or subtract hydraulic fluid in the lift cylinder until position reads at the nominal value.

Abstract: An agricultural working machine has intake conveyor mechanisms, a hydraulic circuit via which the intake conveyor mechanisms are hydraulically driven and including at least one hydraulic motor which drives the intake conveyor mechanisms, at least one switching valve system for interrupting or releasing a flow of hydraulic oil being assigned to the at least one hydraulic motor, the switching valve system being configured for interrupting or releasing the flow of hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor as a function of a signal from a foreign-object position detection device, the switching valve system including at least one braking function for the at least one hydraulic motor, and a section of the hydraulic circuit which realizes the at least one breaking function is essentially free of elasticities.

Abstract: A mower deck level gauge and procedure are provided to level and align a mower deck suspended from a vehicle and covering at least one rotary cutting blade. The mower deck has a deck height adjustment control indicating the cutting height, and the rim of the mower deck has deck level measuring points marked thereon, and a bracket at the front of the mower deck having a deck level measuring point marked thereon. A one-piece gauge is dimensioned to fit under each deck level measuring point at a specified cutting height.

Abstract: An agricultural combine in which each of the front wheels and each of the rear wheels is driven by an independent fluid motor. The front wheels are steerable and the rear wheels are steerable, either independently or together. Regardless of the use mode in which the combine is operating the weight and balance characteristics of the combine for that use mode are such that the location of the CG is optimized.

Abstract: An agricultural machine comprising: a motor vehicle that can move in two opposite directions, a direction of travel for work, and a transport direction, a driver's cabin that can move along the motor vehicle, at least one central support connected to the lifting device of the motor vehicle and supporting front working units intended to cut standing plant products, the working units that protrude laterally from the motor vehicle being able to be moved by means of the central support into a transport position in which they are positioned longitudinally at least partly above the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for managing the electrical control system of a header flotation and lift system of an agricultural harvesting machine, particularly one using only once fluid cylinder in connection with each respective side of the header, which system and method, in addition to executing header raise and lower commands, provides several automatically executable operating modes for the flotation and lift system, including a wake-up mode; a normal mode, which can include float; a charge accumulator mode; a transport mode; and a header remove mode, and the ability to seamlessly and easily transition between the modes.

Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural harvester has a harvesting device arranged in a traveling and working direction of the harvester in front of a driver's cab. The harvesting device extends with its length in a transverse direction transverse to the traveling and working direction. The harvesting device has mowing and conveying devices that are driven in circulation about essentially vertical axes. Each side of the harvester has at least two of the mowing and conveying devices positioned adjacent to one another in the transverse direction. The devices cut, pick up, and convey as an endless conveyor an upright crop. The crop is fed to an intake area of the harvester exclusively with an area of the mowing and conveying device facing the upright crop. The mowing and conveying devices of each side of the harvester are driven in the same direction, respectively.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a combine head with a frame to which a transverse conveyor spiral is secured that extends transversely with respect to the forward direction of the combine head, where several conveyor belt assemblies are pre-arranged at this transverse conveyor spiral in a laterally sequential manner in the forwa4rd direction and are equipped with conveyor belts, and in the harvesting mode of operation, convey material to be harvested rearward to the transverse conveyor spiral, which in turn conveys it transversely with respect to the forward direction and toward the middle of the combine head, wherein a cover is present between adjacent conveyor belt assemblies in order to seal off the inner zones of the conveyor belt assemblies.

Abstract: A mower comprising a support structure on which are articulated by means of substantially horizontal axes at least two mowing units each comprising a frame carrying at least one cutterbar and one conveyor belt, which mowing units can be moved about said axes from a working position to a transport position. The said conveyor belts are articulated relative to the cutterbars by means of axes and there are means for automatically moving said conveyor belts about their axes of articulation to bring them closer to the carrier frames and consequently to the middle of the mower when placed in the transport position.

Abstract: A modularized lawnmower replacement blade which can be can be attached to a standard lawnmower shaft. The modularized blade includes a central mounting hub with four recessed seats. In the preferred embodiment, a cutting blade is attached to each recessed seat so that the blades are positioned at a right-angled orientation with respect to each other.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for grouping windrows together or for windrowing products lying on the ground, comprising in particular a main frame supporting a central gathering and windrowing device and two side gathering and windrowing devices connected to support arms that extend laterally during work, each of said side support arms being articulated relative to the main frame on a substantially vertical axis about which it is foldable at an angle of approximately 90° for transport and each of said side gathering and windrowing device being articulated on its support arm by means of a substantially horizontal axis about which it is foldable upwards at an angle of approximately 90° to obtain a reduced machine width for transport.

Abstract: The present invention is for a rake designed for removing debris from putting greens, fairways, and similar surfaces.

Abstract: The machine comprises a texturing zone (12) trough which a covering yarn (22) advances; a feed unit (C) for an elastomer yarn (20); combining means to combine the textured covering yarn (22) with the elastomer yarn (20), said means comprising a first roller (B) to which said textured covering yarn (22) and said elastomer yarn (20) are fed; downstream of said first roller (B) an interlacing device (23) to interlace said textured covering yarn (22) and said elastomer yarn (20). Moreover, a drawing roller (A) for the textured covering yarn (22) is also provided between the texturing zone (12) and said first roller (B) of the combining means.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for identifying and tracking fiber and skeins during spinning and related processing. Initially, fiber is identified utilizing a fiber identifier card, and tracked utilizing a fiber tracking register. After spinning, spun fiber in the form of skeins is tracked utilizing a spinning log card. Such skeins are further marked with skein attachments for identification purposes during spinning-related processing, i.e. washing, stretching etc.

Abstract: To obtain a compact structure and to increase at the same time the structural stiffness of an apparatus for plastically deforming and strengthening the links, which are intercoupled by rocker pins, of a complete endless transmission chain, said apparatus comprises a first and a second pair respectively of conical supporting surfaces for the ends which protrude outside said links of the rocker pins of a transmission chain, mounted thereon, said surfaces having a controllable mutual distance, the invention propose to add a third similar pair of supporting surfaces, provided for cooperation with the first and second shaft. This measure also speeds up the treatment of the transmission chain.

Abstract: Constant pressure internal combustion engine having an elongated combustion chamber which in some embodiments is folded back upon itself and has a rough, twisting interior side wall, a fuel inlet for introducing fuel into the chamber, a compression chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and combustion chamber to form a mixture of fuel and air that burns as it travels through the chamber and is further mixed by the rough, twisting side wall of the chamber, an expansion chamber in communication with the combustion chamber, and an output member in the expansion chamber which is driven by pressure produced by the burning mixture, with the means for varying the volume of the compression chamber and the output member in the expansion chamber being connected together for movement in concert such that the pressure remains substantially constant within the combustion chamber.