Abstract: The invention relates to a machining unit in which the pieces are carried by an electric turning spindle radially arranged on a turret with a vertical axis of rotation. On rotation of the turret the pieces are successively introduced into machining stations, arranged peripherally around said turret and comprising tool support means. A large space is thus available around the periphery of the machine for housing the tools. The electric turning spindles are adapted to selectively hold the pieces at any fixed angle, thus permitting not only turning operations but also other machining operations on fixed pieces.

Abstract: A machine is described having at least one dangerous portion. The machine also includes a safety system to detect dangerous proximity between a person and the dangerous portion and perform a predetermined action to limit or prevent injury to the person from the dangerous portion.

Abstract: A sawdust collection cup of a dust collection system for use with a panel saw is disposed proximal a bottom of a vertically disposed channel member. The sawdust collection cup has an open top, a front portion disposed for receiving sawdust from in front of a workpiece, and a rear portion aligned with the channel member that functions as a catch basin for sawdust ejected into the channel member for receiving sawdust from the rear side of the workpiece. The sawdust collection cup further defines an outlet for connecting to a dust collection hose.

Abstract: A vacuum conveyor is provided comprising an endless perforated belt which extends over a first vacuum plate and a second vacuum plate, which vacuum plates may be maintained at different air pressures and may be situated at different angles relative to horizontal. An apparatus for cutting and transporting sheet materials is provided comprising the vacuum conveyor according to the present invention and a rotary die cutter situated such that an emerging portion of a cut workpiece can become held by the vacuum conveyor before it is fully separated, enabling pattern-cut sheet materials to be cut and transported to a destination such as a laminating nip with accurate registration.

Abstract: A knife-like die for cutting a thermoformed plastic article from a sheet of thermoformable plastic. The die includes a die build up plate that is mounted to a first platen and a striker plate that is mounted to a second platen. The die further includes a die board having a knife element mounted thereto. A heating element heats the knife to a temperature that allows for easy cutting of the thermoformable plastic. The die board also includes a die travel stop which prevents the die from being forced into the striker plate thus damaging the knife element and a die location pilot that engages a feature on the sheet of thermoformable plastic to align the article with the die.

Abstract: A punching apparatus is provided which can of punch a non-circular holes at a predetermined position of a work piece. In the punching apparatus for punching a hole by means of a punch integrated into any one of the moving part of a press working machine or the supporting part of the press working machine, and a die integrated with the other one of the moving part and the supporting part; each of the punch and the die has plurality of planes to be fitted with datum planes of a fitting jig. The punching unit for the punching apparatus comprises a punch, a die, and a fitting jig for positioning the punch and the die with respect to each other, wherein each of the punch and the die has plurality of faces for fitting and the fitting jig has datum planes to be fitted with the planes for fitting of the punch and the die.

Abstract: Steel reinforced tire fabrics are cut with long rigid bar blades, circular disc blades and disc and anvil blades. All of these blades may have an open relatively deep slot spaced close to the cutting edge that creates a resilient cantilevered spring element that includes the cutting edge. In response to cutting forces, the spring element will deflect and form a concave crossover area that improves cutting. A supporting material, particularly a precompressed supporting material, such as a precompressed or stretched polyurethane strip may be inserted into the slot. The supporting material limits or reduces the deflection of the spring element so that the yield strength of the spring element is not exceeded and it returns to its original position when the forces are removed. A precompressed supporting material exerts an outward force on the spring element. A polyurethane strip may be precompressed by stretching it before it is inserted into the slot.

Abstract: System for fixing rotary die cutters in die cutting machines for cutting laminar material includes a fixing means between the die (1) and a die-holder surface or cylinder (2) around which the die (1) is arranged, wherein the a fixing element include a plurality of bolts (3) actuated by an actuator (5) housed inside a hollow body (8) fixed to the die-holder cylinder (2) in order to provide for a rapid fixing of the rotary die to the die-holder cylinder.

Abstract: To seal a pipe mortar, a sealing element (3, 6) is inserted between the pipe (1) and the base (2), with the element elastically balancing out the axial relative movements between the pipe (1) and the base (2). The sealing element (3) is preferably prestressed, with the gas pressure supporting the sealing effect. The sealing element (3, 6) can be a U-shaped or L-shaped steel ring. In the U-shaped sealing element (3), the legs (3.1) are axially prestressed to the extent that the sealing ring (3) and the pipe (1) or the base (2) are pressed together to produce an adequate seal. In the L-shaped sealing element (6), the inside leg (6.1) produces the gas-tight connection when the pipe (1) and the base (2) are screwed together. A sealing lips (6.2) of the sealing ring (6) elastically absorbs changes in length between the pipe and the base that occur during firing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a regulating device for hydrostatic piston machines consisting of an actuating piston (2) which can be removed between two end positions which can be impinged upon by actuating pressure exerted thereon in an opposite direction. An actuating pressure regulating valve (5) is used to regulate the actuating pressure. The actuating regulating valve (5), which is used to regulate the actuating pressure, comprises a regulating piston which can be shifted from a neutral position and which can be impinged upon with a regulating force which is dependent on the position of the actuating piston (2). The regulating force is directed counter to a control force acting upon the regulating piston (6) and the regulating force is zero when the regulating device (1) is in a rest position. When the regulating device (1) is in a rest position, the regulating piston (6) is in a neutral position and the actuating piston (2) is a specific end position.

Abstract: A hydraulic cylinder comprising a cylinder, a piston which is adjustable in the cylinder, and at least one pressure connection which is disposed in the vicinity of an end position of the piston and through which a pressure fluid can be introduced into the cylinder, is characterized in that the piston is provided with a valve element which can cooperate with the pressure connection, in order to cover the pressure connection when the piston approaches its end position, and in order to uncover the pressure connection when pressure fluid is introduced into the cylinder.

Abstract: A swash plate plunger type hydraulic motor is constituted such that plungers are slidably disposed in respective plunger holes of a motor cylinder, and a motor rolling member having a motor swash plate member is supported in a motor casing in such a manner that it can tilt and roll. A swash plate tilting angle detector for detecting the angle of a swash plate includes an angle detector mounted to a transmission housing and a rotation connection mechanism for connecting the motor rolling member to the angle detector. The rotation connection mechanism includes a first connection rod which is connected to the motor rolling member coaxially to its tilting and rolling axis, a second connection rod connected to the angle detector, and a movable or universal joint for connecting the first connection rod to the second connection rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescopic lifting column. The lifting column comprises a plurality of tube bodies which are arranged concentrically inside one another and are axially movable in each case with respect to each other. Furthermore, the lifting column comprises a hydraulic actuator unit which is arranged in the tube bodies so as to be operating in the axial direction. The hydraulic actuator unit comprises a first hydraulic cylinder-piston unit and a second hydraulic cylinder-piston unit connected with the first, the first cylinder-piston unit being connected to a first end of the telescopic lifting column and the second cylinder-piston unit being connected to a second end of the telescopic lifting column. The first cylinder-piston unit is of the type having a first variable operating chamber and a second variable operating chamber.

Abstract: A bread maker, having: a main body defining an oven compartment; a pair of kneading drums rotatably provided inside the oven compartment, spaced apart from each other, each kneading drum holding opposite ends of a mixing bag and being rotated; a pair of kneading members oppositely provided between the pair of kneading drums, spaced apart and defining a slit therebetween to allow the mixing bag to pass therethrough; and a slit adjusting part adjusting the pair kneading members to adjust the slit.

Abstract: A round baier is provided with a single set of baling means such as belts, which are rotated over a series of fixed and mobile rolls. In order to form a bale of a large diameter several loops are formed in said baling means, which loops are controlled by two pivot arms. On a first pivot arm at least three rolls are provided, of which one is an idler roll, and on the second pivot arm at least one idler roll is provided, which all create loops to avoid slack in the baling means.

Abstract: A rotary press is supported on a frame allowing liquid and solid receivers to be placed underneath the rotary press. The rotary press has an outer ring and an inner drum. The inner drum has an upper and lower flange with a stripper ring retained between these flanges. The flanges form two sides of the cavity where the pressing takes place. The flanges carry the solids away from the pressing zone to a discharge zone where the stripper ring expels the solids. By transporting the solids away from the pressing zone where liquids are expelled, reabsorption of the liquid is avoided. The stripper ring can move relative to the two flanges and is biased against the outer ring by the inner ring. The stripper ring applies pressure to the material to be processed and also pushes solid material from between the upper and lower flanges to fall into a receiver for the solids.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a removable marking device for a mold that enables to leave two marks of different meanings accurately with simple operation. A removable marking device for a mold has a control mechanism that allows said indicator axle to rotate with said rotatable tube when said indicator axle rotates in the other direction.

Abstract: A stencil material roll includes stencil material in a continuous length rolled around a core tube and a memory IC which stores predetermined information. The memory IC is mounted on a wall portion which forms a part of the core tube or on a wall portion fixed to the core tube, and an easy-to-cut portion is provided on the wall portion to surround the portion where the memory IC is mounted.

Abstract: In an apparatus for decorating stiff articles using a screen printing process, an object carried by an object carrier and the stencil are advanced synchronously along a transport path during a printing operation. A doctor co-operable with the stencil is movable in an opposite relationship to the direction of movement of the stencil and the object. In the region of the at least one screen printing station is a transport screw with at least one screw flight as a drive for the object carrier, which is in engagement with the screw flight of the screw. During a printing operation the object carrier with object, on the one hand, and the stencil, on the other hand, pass synchronously through an acceleration phase and a deceleration phase. The printing stroke of the stencil is less than the total stroke thereof in the direction of movement of the object carrier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing hybrid, closed-loop control that generates control values for processes defined by a limited number of function evaluations and large amounts of process and measurement noise. The described control system is applied to a stencil printing process for applying solder paste to an electronic medium such as a printed circuit board or semiconductor wafer. The control system is defined by a hybrid approach. A first, coarse algorithm is used to rapidly produce the value of a stencil printer control value resulting in a solder paste deposit having a volume within predetermined acceptable limits. After the coarse algorithm no longer produces solder paste deposits closer to a desired volume, a second, more refined estimator is used to fine tune the process. An additional transitional algorithm may be added between the coarse algorithm and refined estimator.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing operations on a surface of an electronic substrate comprises a frame, a dispenser, coupled to the frame, to dispense a material onto the electronic substrate, a stencil moveable on a gantry system having at least one aperture to receive the material as the material is dispensed on the substrate, a controller that controls dispensing of the material on the substrate, and a wiper to remove material from the stencil as the stencil is translated away from the electronic substrate by the gantry system.

Abstract: An integrated ink rail assembly includes at least one page pack mounted directly to a manifold, an ink rail mounted to the manifold, and an orifice rail mounted to the ink rail. An ink source is connected to the page pack. The page pack, manifold, ink rail, and orifice rail define a plurality of ink passages to deliver ink from the ink source to a drum. The ink passage may be directed towards the middle of the assembly such that a web smaller than the page pack can be printed.

Abstract: A printing press includes a frame that supports one or more printing units. Each printing unit includes a retractable inker module cantileverly supported by the frame, an ink injection system having a pump, a sidelay registration mechanism for one or more plate cylinders of the printing unit, an extension sleeve extending a length of a plate cylinder sleeve, and an expandable layer for each blanket cylinder and plate cylinder that provides changing the inner diameter of the blanket cylinder and the plate cylinder.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for improving the accuracy and streamlining the process of preparing an imaged flexographic printing sleeve. Seam layout details are determined by a controller and transferred to an automated cutting device to cut flexographic precursor sections. The controller can also control a printing device to print indicia on a sleeve substrate for use in aligning the cut precursor sections. The controller can also control a mounting device for the mounting of the cut precursor sections. An imaging engine for imaging a flexographic printing sleeve is equipped with an edge detection system for determining the location of seams between abutting precursor sections.

Abstract: There is disclosed a direct drawing type lithographic printing plate material comprising a support and an image-forming layer formed on the support, wherein the image-forming layer is formed on a roughened surface of the support and contains a binder and a pigment having a relatively small particle size. The direct drawing type lithographic printing plate material of the present invention has extremely excellent water retention property and is capable of suppressing scumming upon printing, degradation of printing density and image blur even when the amount of a humidifying solution to be supplied is increased upon printing, and minimizes printing defects which otherwise occurs when a printing operation once stopped is resumed or the like.

Abstract: A system and method of producing labels at remote locations worldwide in communication with a server and central database via the internet is shown and described. The present invention accommodates vastly different printing methods including thermal printing, lithographic printing, etc. For lithographic printing or other printing methods using plates, a ratioing algorithm is used to determine the optimum number of plates and label layout on each plate to minimize production costs.

Abstract: A shotgun shell flight path indicator is described which in general includes a shell casing having propellant disposed within the interior of the casing proximate and a non-combustible indicator positioned within the casing. The indicator generally has a sufficient mass and size for unaided observation following discharge from a shotgun barrel. The indicator may include ballast integral to the base and pedals extending outwardly from the base to assist in aerodynamic drafting behind expelled shot to visually represent the flight trajectory of the expelled shot of a shotgun shell.

Abstract: A hollow point bullet and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. An example hollow point bullet includes a recess opened at a tip of the bullet that includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion opens to the tip of the bullet and has a square cross-section, and the second portion has a circular cross-section.

Abstract: A friction-drive carriage type conveyor includes a carriage 1 so supported as to run in a running direction along a track, which includes a linear path and a turning path 18. The carriage 1 has a frictional surface 6a continuing linearly along its whole length. The conveyor is fitted with first friction drive rollers 15 for contact with the frictional surface 6a, which are positioned near the linear path. The conveyor is also fitted with second friction drive rollers 15A–15C for driving the carriage 1 smoothly and reliably even along the turning path 18. The second friction drive rollers 15A–15C are spaced at intervals along the turning path 18, which are shorter than the frictional surface 6a. The second friction drive rollers 15A–15C are so supported that each of them can move between an advance limit position and a retraction limit position. The advance limit position is on the locus described by the frictional surface 6a when the carriage 1 passes along the turning path 18.

Abstract: A drive system for a railway hopper car discharge gate includes a door panel operated by a rack and pinion drive. The pinion teeth present a substantially cylindrical profile in a plane orthogonal to the axis of pinion rotation. The cylindrical tooth profile substantially prevents the pinion teeth from skipping or walking against the rack teeth when the spacing between the pinion and the door panel and associated rack fluctuates during operation of the discharge gate. Pinion torque is converted into a vertical force at the ends of travel of the door panel to prevent damage to the drive components. A bearing arrangement supports a drive shaft that is operated to rotate the pinions, and minimizes deflection of the shaft when under rotational load. An inertia brake is provided to engage the door panel and prevent it from opening upon a rapid stop of the hopper car as may occur upon impact with an adjacent railway car.

Abstract: A passenger ingress and egress system within a transit vehicle having a stairwell employs a movable platform apparatus in combination with at least one door of a sliding or plug type to accommodate variations in passenger ingress and egress platform facilities. The movable platform apparatus disposed under the floor section of the transit vehicle for interface with the low platform is deployed outwardly toward the outer surface of the transit vehicle for interface with the high platform. The travel of such movable platform apparatus can be achieved manually or assisted by a power drive mechanism. A locking means is provided for securing such movable platform apparatus at both deployed and stowed positions and can be manually overridden via a cable connected to the remotely mounted handle. Obstruction detection means is further provided to prevent deployment of the movable platform apparatus upon passenger presence within the stairwell.

Abstract: An adjustable display rack or stand for displaying products on at least two panels of the display rack. The panels being adjustable about respective generally horizontal pivot axes to adjust an angle or degree of tilt of the panels relative to a base of the display rack. The panels are substantially simultaneously or correspondingly pivoted via an adjustable mechanism and at least one cable connected to the adjustable mechanism and at least one of the panels. The adjustable mechanism may be connected to one of the panels via the cable and may be coupled to one other of the panels, whereby the panels are pivotable via movement of the adjustable mechanism. The adjustable mechanism may comprise a threaded collar that is threadedly coupled to an elongated threaded shaft such that rotation of the shaft causes movement of the collar along the shaft to pivot the panels about their pivot axes.

Abstract: Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extending between a first end and a second end and forming a chamber there between. A plurality of depressions is formed on the second surface and extends into the chamber. The depressions are usually unitary structures formed by a depression wall. Generally, the steeper the depression wall, the more strength is provided to the structure. In addition, where the plurality of depressions has a low profile and a greater density, increased strength is provided to the structure. The depressions may or may not be joined to the first surface.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for a folding table assembly comprising a lifting assist center torsion bar assembly, a lift off caster assembly and a stability locking mechanism. A folding table assembly with a lifting assist mechanism provides a lifting assist force during a portion of the folding process of a foldable table from an unfolded use position to a folded storage position. A lift off caster assembly maintains an unfolded table assembly in a stationary position and prevents the unfolded table from wandering or deviating from its original location on the floor. There is also provided a stability locking mechanism that can set the folding table in a folded and stable semi-closed position.

Abstract: A map of site-specific amounts of a soil nutrient, to be applied in fertilizer to an agricultural field is created using a map of site-specific amounts of the soil nutrient needed to produce the maximum possible yield at the particular site. Subtracted from the site-specific amounts of nutrient needed are site-specific amounts of the nutrient currently existing in the field, thus producing the map of site-specific nutrient amounts to be added. The nutrient amounts may be added to the soil using the map and conventional variable-rate fertilizer application methods. In one embodiment, the amounts of the soil nutrient needed to produce the maximum possible yield at each site is created using a map of site-specific measures of biomass produced by the field in a past growing season or seasons, which in turn is created from a remotely sensed biomass image.

Abstract: A self-calibrating metering system for dispensing chemical granules. The system incorporates a flow sensor configured to sense a greater flow rate at the inlet aperture than at the outlet aperture. Further included is an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the flow rate of the meter so as to calibrate the meter according to a known flow rate through a calibrated orifice within the meter. An electromechanical solenoid may be energized by a subcontroller operably coupled to the metering apparatus to allow chemical granules to flow by gravity from the pesticide container that may be disposed above the metering apparatus. The metering apparatus may be disposed on a planter unit designed to deposit granular materials with seed during the planting process. The metering system further includes an in-meter diffuser that receives foreign material and lumps in order to prevent the metering apparatus from becoming clogged.

Abstract: A horizontal rotary hook of a sewing machine includes an inner rotary hook made of synthetic resin and housing a bobbin, an outer rotary hook made of synthetic resin and housing the inner rotary hook and rotated in a predetermined direction, an adsorption plate made of a magnetic material and mounted on one of an outer surface of a bottom wall of the inner rotary hook and an inner surface of a bottom wall of the outer rotary hook, a magnet piece formed as a thin plate and mounted in the other of the outer surface of the bottom wall of the inner rotary hook and the inner surface of the bottom wall of the outer rotary hook, and a yoke member made of a magnetic material and housing the magnet piece integrally formed with a bottom wall contacting the magnet piece and a wall surrounding an outer circumferential side of the magnet piece. The yoke member is mounted on the other of the outer surface of the bottom wall of the inner rotary hook and the inner surface of the bottom wall of the outer rotary hook.

Abstract: A boat having inflatable pontoons connected therewith by rotatable support assemblies is described. The structure is capable of collapsing to a small size for transport on a trailer, but provides a wide base for stable operation when deployed on water. A foldable deck assembly provides an expanded deck surface and further enhances stability of the boat when in use on water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid container adapted to store liquefied natural gas (LNG). The LNG storage container include a sealing wall directly contacting liquid contained in the tank and a structural wall, which is an exterior wall or inner structure integrated with the exterior wall. The container further includes a plurality of connectors mechanically connecting the sealing wall and the structural wall and an intermediate wall structure positioned between the structural wall and the interior wall.

Abstract: An asymmetric boat anchor has an unballasted fluke (2), with a tip (6) and a back (8) with a curved edge (10); a shank (4) is mounted on the fluke. The edge (26) of the shank away from the tip (6) of the fluke is curved and the free end of the shank (18) is offset from a plane (30) tangent to the back edge (10) of the fluke and to the edge (26) of the shank. Thus, if the anchor is in a reverse position, contacting the sea ground through the edge of the shank and the back edge of the fluke, it will roll on the edge of the shank and turns to the anchoring position.

Abstract: Introducing at least one metal such as cobalt, molybdenum, metal carbonyl, tungsten, platinum, or other suitable metal to a focused ion beam. Introducing the focused ion beam to a substrate within a processing chamber. Forming at least one layer over a substrate. Applying heat to the layer by, for example, a laser.

Abstract: Disclosed herewith is a diamond film depositing apparatus using microwaves and plasma. The apparatus comprises a rectangular wave guide (125), a mode transition coupler (120), an antenna rod (130), a quartz bell jar (140), a workpiece holder (116), a microwave cavity resonator (112), a source gas inflow ring (160), a mechanical support cylinder (164), a cooling jacket (165), gas inflow and outflow conduits (172 and 174) and a vacuum seal (190). The microwave cavity resonator (112) has a cylindrical shape the diameter of which is decreased in a downward direction. The microwave cavity resonator (112) may have a hemispherical shape, the flat surface of which is oriented upward.

Abstract: A milk sampling apparatus for use with a processor controlled milking system. The apparatus may include a cassette wherein milk sample collecting elements are placed, and at least one filling member capable of being placed above a selected one of the milk sample collecting elements by a positioning system, and capable of bringing a milk sample, representatively taken from milk yielded during the milking of an animal by the processor controlled milking system, into the selected one of the milk sample collecting elements. The apparatus may further include a micro processor arranged for two-way communication with the processor controlled milking system.

Abstract: A squirrel repelling hanger for a bird feeder which utilizes a load cell which senses the weight of a squirrel thereon and which energizes a motor to rotate a repelling disk located at the upper end of the hanger without rotating the bird feeder which is supported from the lower end of the hanger.

Abstract: A cat scratching post that includes a plurality of supports between which an outer covering is disposed. The supports are coupled with at least one joint that can comprise a spline that can be ribbed and that can form part of an end cap. In another preferred embodiment, the supports engage each other and form a post assembly that can be hollow. One preferred joint comprises a tongue and groove coupling. One preferred coupling includes a snap received in a receiver. One preferred post assembly is formed of a pair of supports of substantially identical construction. Each support preferably comprises a spar formed from a common extrusion producing spars of substantially identical cross-section. In assembly, one of the spars is reversed relative to the other so they mirror one another before being engaged to one another using a plurality of spaced apart joints integrally formed of the spars.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water supply tank unit which can treat water that has leaked when a water supply tank is pulled out so that it does not remain. In the invention, a water supply tank unit which is attached to a high-frequency heating apparatus with a steam generating function and holds a water supply tank detachably, said tank unit comprises: a water supply tank 17 having a water supply port 55 on its side surface; a tank case door member 31 for supporting the water supply tank 17, which has a water inlet 59 connected to the water supply port 55 with an inserting operation of the water supply tank 17, and a scupper 60 formed around an elastic fitting piece by perforating a bottom part near the water inlet 59; and a sponge provided below the scupper 60.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has at least one combustion chamber and a piston slidably disposed within the at least one combustion chamber. The piston is configured to reciprocate between a top-dead-center position and a bottom-dead-center position. The internal combustion engine also has an air supply in selective fluid communication with the at least one combustion chamber and a fuel supply in selective fluid communication with the at least one combustion chamber. The internal combustion engine further has a supply of non-combustible gas and at least one injector in fluid communication with the at least one combustion chamber and the supply of non-combustible gas. The at least one injector is configured to inject non-combustible gas from the supply into the at least one combustion chamber.

Abstract: A method for reversing the direction of rotation of a two-stroke engine whose rotational speed and crank mechanism position are sensed by a sensor system. To reverse the direction of rotation of the engine, the ignition and/or the fuel supply is first switched off, and upon a subsequent coasting of the engine, a targeted early ignition is set when a specific limiting rotational speed is undershot and after, if appropriate, the fuel supply has been resumed. Early ignition reverses the direction of rotation of the engine, and the fuel supply and ignition are subsequently controlled in accordance with the reversed direction of rotation. A single sensor interacts with an incremental transducer having a specific number of transducer segments distributed uniformly over a circumference to determine the instantaneous angular speed of the crank mechanism and the crank mechanism position.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine performing its cooling by means of coolant and being capable of detecting a temperature of the coolant accurately is to be provided. In this engine, there is mounted a water outlet 3 provided with a temperature detecting means 9 for detecting a temperature of the coolant after cooling the engine, and with a rib 7 and an upslope surface 8 both of which are capable of guiding the coolant to a temperature detecting portion 9a of the temperature detecting means 9.

Abstract: A control method for an electronically controlled thermostat includes that an actuator is used for cooling-water control of an internal combustion engine and the actuator is capable of optionally varying the valve-opening ratio. An engine control unit computes a target temperature by means of various engine parameters and distributes the power distribution amount required to operate the actuator so that the cooling water temperature reaches the target temperature. The power distribution amount distributed to the actuator is determined by monitoring only the actual water temperature of the cooling water.