Abstract: A harvesting device comprises two shaker assemblies mounted face-to-face on a straddle carrier frame for shaking fruit-bearing trees or bushes. Each shaker assembly comprises a plurality of horizontal flexible material rods having a first end detachably fixed to an oscillatory vertical support, a median portion adapted to act on the fruit-bearing trees or shrubs to shake them, and a second end connected to the frame by a connecting link that is horizontal and perpendicular to a vertical median plane of symmetry of the frame. Hence, in operation, the second end of the rod is maintained at a substantially constant distance from the vertical median plane of symmetry. The connecting link is fixed to the frame by a rigid connection and is flexible in a substantially horizontal plane, so that, in operation, the end of the connecting link adjoining the rod moves to-and-fro substantially horizontally in a direction substantially parallel to the vertical median plane of symmetry.

Abstract: A single farm machine can form or invert crop windrows by using only the raking tines of a conventional rotary rake machine. For raking, the tines simply discharge the crop to one side of the machine. The machine is changed from a raking mode into an inverting mode by adjusting the locations on the circle of revolution of the tines at which the tines engage and disengage an existing windrow. The windrow is inverted when the tines engage the windrow, lift it, and impart motion to the crop as it is being discharged that has a vector that is in the same direction as the movement of the machine. This causes the crop to move faster than the machine itself and inverts the windrow by pushing the disengaging crop over the crop that was previously discharged.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic nozzle core and a method for producing a ceramic nozzle core which is part of a device used for producing loop yarn. The inventive ceramic nozzle core is embodied with an approximately constant wall thickness and a reduced size so as to perform the central functions of the yarn processing duct comprising air injection and a yarn outlet for forming loops while being produced in a molding process. In a particularly preferred method, the ceramic nozzle core is injection-molded with high precision. The inventive ceramic nozzle core can be configured in a miniaturized fashion and as part of a two-piece nozzle core, the ceramic nozzle core being inserted into an outer nozzle core jacket. The two-piece nozzle core can be incorporated into a housing known in prior art, for example, as a replaceable nozzle core.

Abstract: An arrangement for producing a spun thread comprises a drafting unit having a delivery roller pair and an airjet assembly arranged downstream thereof. In the latter, a vortex chamber with an air evacuation channel is provided. Furthermore, at least one cleaning channel is provided, which is arranged with a suction opening to the delivery roller pair. This cleaning channel is connected by means of a mouthpiece to the air evacuation channel. Furthermore a compressed air opening of an injector channel is located in the area of the mouthpiece, said injector channel increasing the low pressure of the air evacuation channel when required.

Abstract: An investment cast, stainless steel chain link is provided for chains used in water and wastewater treatment. The chain link comprises a pair of spaced apart, elongated sidebars having forward ends and rearward ends. The forward ends are spread apart and are provided with outwardly and laterally extending bosses having transverse boss pin bores coaxially aligned with each other. The rearward ends are interconnected by a cylindrical barrel having a barrel pin bore extending through each of the sidebars. The sidebars are formed with outwardly and laterally projecting reinforcing ribs extending between the bosses and the barrel pin bore along a substantial length of the sidebars. A freely rotatable chain pin is inserted through aligned boss and barrel pin bores from either end thereof for interconnecting first and second pairs of sidebars. An arrangement is provided for preventing the lateral dislodgement of the chain pin from the sidebars.

Abstract: A method for controlling a combustor of an engine, the combustor having a fuel to oxidant ratio, the fuel to oxidant ratio being defined as a ratio of an amount of fuel supplied to the combustor divided by an amount of oxygen in an oxidant stream supplied to the combustor includes controlling the fuel to oxidant ratio of the combustor as a function of the amount of oxygen in the oxidant stream.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a technique to suppress noise in a jet engine. A substantially annular fan nozzle is attached to a pylon and discharges a fan stream into atmosphere from an aft end thereof. A core nozzle discharges core stream into the atmosphere. The core nozzle has an exterior surface. A stream director is mounted on the pylon to direct the fan stream away from the pylon. At least a portion of the stream director is situated outside the aft end to maintain substantially constant flow area of the fan nozzle.

Abstract: A method for operating a power plant is disclosed. The power plant comprises a power machine and a flue gas flow path following downstream of the power machine. A flue gas flow path is scavenged with fresh air before the flue gas flow path is acted upon with flue gas. To carry out the scavenging operation, air is extracted from a pressure accumulator and the air is introduced into the flue gas flow path downstream of the power machine. The power machine can be an exhaust gas heat exchanger.

Abstract: A start-up assisting degree by a motor is set at an appropriate level on the basis of a catalyst condition represented by a catalyst temperature, an oxygen storage (degree) in the catalyst, a change in combustion control represented by an air-fuel ratio for combustion, an ignition timing, or an engine condition such as an engine stopping time period, an engine cooling water temperature, a crank stopping position or rotational load.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed for carrying out combustion in a fuel-cut operation in some or all of the engine cylinders of a vehicle. Further, various subsystems are considered, such as fuel vapor purging, air-fuel ratio control, engine torque control, catalyst design, and exhaust system design.

Abstract: The system for assisting the regeneration of depollution means (4) associated with oxidation catalyst-forming means (3) integrated in an exhaust line (2) of a motor vehicle diesel engine (1) in which the engine (1) is associated with common manifold means (5) for feeding fuel to its cylinders, the system being adapted implement, at constant torque, a strategy of regeneration by injecting fuel into the cylinders of the engine in at least one post-injection, is characterized in that it includes means (7, 8, 9) for detecting a stage in which the vehicle engine is idling or in which the accelerator pedal is being raised, and means (6) for analyzing the activity state of the catalyst-forming means (3) in order to control the common fuel-feed manifold means (5) in order to regulate the quantity of fuel injected during the or each post-injection as a function of the activity state of the catalyst-forming means (3).

Abstract: In an exhaust system for a motorcycle in which an engine main body of a multi-cylinder engine has an oil pan on a lower portion thereof, and is mounted on a vehicle body with a plurality of expansion chambers being connected to a downstream side of an assembled portion of a plurality of exhaust pipes that extend out of the respective cylinders of the engine main body, respectively. The muffler includes a first expansion chamber that is connected to the assembled portion and the other expansion chambers that are continuous to the first expansion chamber. The respective exhaust pipes and the assembled portion are disposed on one side of the oil pan. The first expansion chamber is disposed on the other side of the oil pan with the other expansion chambers being disposed to the rear of the engine main body.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a hydraulic control system for a mobile equipment, in particular for a wheel or backhoe loader, wherein a shovel is linked to a boom. The angular position of the shovel may be kept constant through the intermediary of an orientation control device during a pivoting movement of the boom relative to the axles of the equipment. In accordance with the invention, the orientation control device is realized such that in the event of a change of a pre-set angular position, a control signal is generated through a pilot control device, whereby a shovel control unit may be controlled in such a manner that the shovel is again returned into its predetermined angular position.

Abstract: A hydraulic system is provided for an engine driven vehicle. The hydraulic system includes a higher pressure engine driven pump for supplying pressurized fluid to a higher pressure circuit via a first supply line. The system also includes a lower pressure engine driven pump for supplying lower pressure fluid to a lower pressure circuit via a second supply line. The system also includes a pressure responsive relief valve. The relief valve has a sensing port connected to the first supply line, an inlet connected to the first supply line, and an outlet connected to the second circuit via the second supply line. The relief valve opens when a demand of the higher pressure circuit is satisfied. A cut-off valve controls communication between the high pressure circuit and a reservoir, and a control unit controls the cut-off valve as a function of operation of the high pressure circuit.

Abstract: A flywheel housing is partitioned by a partition wall disposed at an intermediate position in the lengthwise direction thereof to form a pair of housing portions in which a flywheel is accommodated in one housing portion, and an HST unit that receives power from the flywheel is installed in the other housing portion, the HST unit comprising an oil hydraulic motor, an oil hydraulic pump, an oil hydraulic circuit block containing an oil hydraulic circuit therein and supporting one end of an oil hydraulic motor shaft and one end of an oil hydraulic pump shaft, and a cover housing secured to the oil hydraulic circuit block to cover the oil hydraulic motor and the oil hydraulic pump and support the other end of the oil hydraulic motor shaft and the other end of the oil hydraulic pump shaft; the oil hydraulic circuit block being secured to the flywheel housing.

Abstract: A hydrostatic drive system has a pump (1) and at least one consumer (5) controlled by a control valve (4) that can be actuated by control signals. A precharge device (10) that generates a precharge pressure is located in a reservoir line (7) that leads from the control valve (4) to a reservoir (2). The precharge device can be pressurized as a function of the control signals of the control valve (4). To make possible a recharge during the deceleration of a consumer, the precharge device (10) can be pressurized in the direction of an elevation of the precharge pressure when there is a decreasing control signal of the control valve (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a V-engine (1) having at least one turbocharger (2) and at least two cylinders (4), which is constructed as a diesel engine and as an outboard motor for aquatic vehicles and wherein an exhaust gas system (6) leading from the minimum of two cylinders (4) to the minimum of one turbocharger (2) is arranged in the interior (8) of a V formed by the cylinders (4). A vertically arranged crankshaft (11), cylinder heads (19) which are designed to fold over, and coolant circuits supplied with sea water may also be provided in the V-engine (1).

Abstract: A charge air cooler drain system is provided for an engine system having a turbo-compressor and a charge air cooler for cooling air compressed by the turbo-compressor. The drain system includes a reservoir for storing condensation and having a reservoir inlet and a reservoir outlet. A check valve is connected between the reservoir inlet and a condensation outlet of the charge air cooler. The check valve is biased to a closed position by a first spring. The drain system also includes a pilot operated valve connected between the reservoir outlet and atmosphere. The pilot operated valve is biased to an open position by a second spring, and has a pilot inlet exposed to pressure in the charge air cooler. The pilot operated valve closes when pressure in the charge air cooler exceeds a threshold pressure. The first and second springs are chosen so that the check valve is closed when the pilot operated valve is open and the pilot operated valve is closed when check valve is open.

Abstract: Cambered vanes of this invention are constructed for use within a vaned turbocharger and comprise an inner airfoil surface oriented adjacent a turbine wheel, and an outer airfoil surface oriented opposite the inner airfoil surface. The inner and outer airfoil surfaces define a vane airfoil thickness. A cambered vane leading edge or nose is positioned along a first inner and outer airfoil surface junction, and a vane trailing edge positioned along a second inner and outer surface junction. The vane inner and outer airfoil surfaces are specially configured to provide a vane camberline having a curved section. Specifically, the vane camberline curved section has a measure of curvature is defined within a degree of tolerance by a vane placement or pivot diameter, as generally measured between diametrically opposed vanes mounted in the turbocharger, for providing improved gas flow distribution, thereby increasing the effective operating range of the turbocharger.

Abstract: A method is introduced for controlling a turbocharger that generates a variable charging pressure for an internal-combustion engine by using a controllable turbine flow cross-section and whose turbine flow cross-section, when an increased charging pressure is demanded, is temporarily reduced and increased again. A measure for an exhaust gas mass flow through the turbine flow cross section is formed and the enlargement of the turbine cross-section takes place as a function of that measure. In addition, a control device is introduced that implements the method.

Abstract: A method is introduced for controlling a turbocharger that generates a charging pressure in an intake plenum. The charging pressure is controlled on the turbine side, and the turbocharger has a circulating-air valve that temporarily opens a flow-cross section between the intake plenum and a suction side of the turbocharger when an air mass flow flowing out of the intake plenum is reduced. Under certain operating conditions, in addition to the turbine-side control by adjusting a turbine flow cross-section, the charging pressure is reduced by opening the circulating-air valve. Furthermore, a control device is introduced that implements the process.

Abstract: A turbocharger system for a combustion engine and method of installing a turbocharger system includes a turbocharger having an oil inlet configured for being coupled to a pressure side of an oiling system and an oil outlet, an exhaust inlet and outlet and an air charge inlet and outlet. An oil pump is connected to the oil outlet of the turbocharger and is further connected to the oiling system. A pressure driven check valve is coupled to the oil inlet of the turbocharger to prevent oil from flowing into the turbocharger when the pressure on the pressure side of the oiling system drops below a predetermined level. The turbocharger system also includes mounting hardware for mounting the turbocharger to an exhaust pipe and away from the engine and at or below the oil level of the oiling system. In one embodiment, the method of installing the turbocharger system includes removing an existing muffler from the vehicle and mounting the turbocharger in the location of the existing muffler.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine provided with two exhaust gas turbochargers which each comprise a turbine in an exhaust line and one compressor in an intake section of the engine, two exhaust lines are provided which are each assigned to at least one of the exhaust gas turbines, an exhaust gas recirculation device being arranged between an exhaust line upstream of an exhaust gas turbine and the intake section downstream of a compressor and the two exhaust lines including bypass lines with a control valve for selectively permitting the exhaust gas to bypass the turbine closer to the engine.

Abstract: A system and method for conveying thermal energy using thermally conductive solid objects within a closed circuit.

Abstract: A packaged system for the production of ammonia from renewable energy resources may include a first component, a second component and a third component. The first component may be operative for storing and distributing a source of input energy. The second component may be coupled to the first component and may be operative for receiving a source of electricity from the first component and generating hydrogen from a source of water. The third component may be coupled to the second component and may be operative for receiving hydrogen from the second component and generating anhydrous ammonia.

Abstract: The Hybrid Electric Steam Turbine Automotive Engine is a new and useful type of engine which does not require the internal combustion of Petroleum-Based fuels. This engine will offer the opportunity to eliminate dependence upon petroleum-based fuel and will reduce environmental impacts. This invention ushers in a new type of transportation motive power unit class of invention which utilizes hydrogen-based fuels.

Abstract: An assembly that includes two components joined by a pre-compressed braze where the compression in the braze is progressively relieved upon relative thermal expansion of the two components. Also disclosed is a process for producing a pre-compressed braze.

Abstract: A method of operating a fuel system to determine the extent of internal wear of a fuel pump thereof comprises driving the fuel pump, moving a metering valve member to a closed position in which it bears against a resilient stop, increasing the operating speed of the fuel pump to increase the pressure applied to the metering valve member urging it towards the resilient stop to a point beyond which further movement of the metering valve member occurs, sensing when the further movement of the metering valve member occurs, and sensing the operating speed of the pump at the time when said further movement occurs.

Abstract: A premixing device is provided. The premixing device includes an air inlet configured to introduce compressed air into a mixing chamber of the premixing device and a fuel plenum configured to provide a fuel to the mixing chamber via a circumferential slot and over a pre-determined profile adjacent the fuel plenum, wherein the pre-determined profile facilitates attachment of the fuel to the profile to form a fuel boundary layer and to entrain incoming air through the fuel boundary layer to facilitate mixing of fuel and air in the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A combustor is provided. The combustor includes a combustor liner and a swirl premixer disposed on a head end of the combustor liner and configured to provide a fuel-air mixture to the combustor. The combustor also includes a plurality of tangentially staged injectors disposed downstream of the swirl premixer on the combustor liner, wherein each of the plurality of injectors is configured to introduce the fuel-air mixture in a transverse direction to a longitudinal axis of the combustor and to sequentially ignite the fuel-air mixtures from adjacent tangential injectors.

Abstract: An exhaust-side bearing rotatably supports a rotor of a turbine. A seal air-pipe and a first air-supply pipe supply compressed air extracted from a compressor of the turbine to the exhaust-side bearing. A second air-supply pipe supplies compressed air from a supplementary air-source to the exhaust-side bearing. A control apparatus switches between the first air-supply pipe and the second air-supply pipe based on the operation state of the gas turbine.

Abstract: A combustion chamber module comprising a combustion chamber attached to a casing. According to the invention, the downstream end of the outer wall of the combustion chamber is secured to an annular connection part having fastener tabs directed in an upstream direction, each tab end being engaged in a hook-forming groove of the casing.

Abstract: An air flow device incorporated into a seat of a vehicle comprises: a seat 1 of a vehicle including a seating portion 1b on which a passenger is seated and also including a seat back portion la against which passenger leans; a suction hole 4 open on a surface 7 of the seat of a vehicle, communicated with a vehicle passenger compartment 2; a suction air passage 6 formed inside the seat 1 of a vehicle, communicated with the suction hole 4; a blower 5 for forcibly generating an air current in the suction air passage 6; and a pocket cover 3 covering one portion of the surface of the seat 1 of a vehicle. Further, the suction hole 4 is arranged opposite to a reverse face 3a of the pocket cover. Due to the above constitution, it is possible to provide an air flow device, incorporated into a seat of a vehicle, which has a good appearance and an excellent air flow performance.

Abstract: A liquid cooling module includes a heat-absorbing unit, a heat-dissipating unit, a outlet pipe and a inlet pipe. The heat-dissipating unit includes a tank configured for receiving a coolant therein, a pump disposed in the tank, at least one thermoelectric device and at least one heat sink. The thermoelectric device has a first surface and a second surface facing away the first surface, the first surface thereof is attached to the tank. The heat sink is attached to the second surface of the thermoelectric device. The outlet pipe interconnects the heat-absorbing unit and the pump. The inlet pipe interconnects the tank and the heat-absorbing unit. The liquid cooling module has a small volume, and can be easily disposed in a computer enclosure.

Abstract: An improved method of reducing wear dust and torque required to turn a multi-port rotary disc valve utilizes a thrust bearing to hold the valve seat and/or valve disc such that they are not in contact with each other, or have light contact each other.

Abstract: A superconducting cable cooling system, wherein coolant continually provides cooling to superconducting cable, comprising a plurality of nodes within a superconducting cable network and a plurality of legs of superconducting cable which interconnect each of the nodes of the superconducting cable network.

Abstract: A heat exchanger that includes a first tube and a second tube. The first tube has at least one coil and a first diameter. The second tube also has at least one coil and a second diameter. The at least one coil of the first tube is positioned next to the at least one coil of the second tube such that thermal energy is exchanged between the at least one first and the at least one second coil.

Abstract: An NMR apparatus comprising an NMR magnet system disposed in a first cryocontainer (2) of a cryostat (9), and an NMR probe head (1), wherein the first cryocontainer (2) is installed in an evacuated outer jacket and is surrounded by a radiation shield (24) and/or a further cryocontainer (3), wherein a cooling device is provided for cooling the NMR probe head (1) and a cryocontainer (2, 3), which comprises a cold head (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) with several cold stages (12a, 12b, 12c, 18a, 18b, 18c, 19a), wherein one cold stage (12a, 12b, 12c, 18a, 18b, 18c, 19a) is connected to a heat-transferring device, and wherein a cooling circuit is provided between the cooling device and the NMR probe head (1), is characterized in that the cooling device is disposed in a separate, evacuated housing (6) which is positioned directly above the cryostat (9), wherein the heat-transferring device is inserted directly into suspension tubes (29a, 29c) of the cryocontainer (2, 3) and/or is in contact with the radiation shield (24).

Abstract: A superconducting magnet system with a superconducting magnet coil system, which is disposed in a cryogenic fluid tank (2) of a cryostat (1), and an exchangeable refrigerator (5; 31) which is operated in a vacuum container (8) and is provided to re-liquify the cryogenic fluid flowing through a tubular conduit (4; 21) is characterized in that the tubular conduit (4; 21) is rigidly installed in the cryostat (1). The refrigerator reaches its optimum performance during operation in a vacuum, and can be easily exchanged in case of a defect.

Abstract: A fluid-filled container having a tray with a number of recesses. The tray has an upper rim, and the receptacles contain a freezable fluid. A closure element is removably sealed to the rim to contain the fluid. The closure element may be a flexible film, and the seal may be tamper evident and non-reseal able. Seals may be provided among the recesses to segregate some recess from the others.

Abstract: A helium management control system for controlling the helium refrigerant supply from a common manifold supplies a plurality of cryogenic refrigerators with an appropriate helium supply. The system employs a plurality of sensors to monitor and regulate the overall refrigerant supply to deliver an appropriate refrigerant supply to each of the cryogenic refrigerators depending on the computed aggregate cooling demand of all of the cryogenic refrigerators. An appropriate supply of helium is distributed to each cryopump by sensing excess and sparse helium refrigerant and redistributing refrigerant accordingly. If the total refrigeration supply exceeds the total refrigerant demand, or consumption, excess refrigerant is directed to cryogenic refrigerators which can utilize the excess helium to complete a current cooling function more quickly.

Abstract: A capacity control algorithm for a multiple compressor liquid chiller system is provided wherein the speed and number of compressors in operation are controlled in order to obtain a leaving liquid temperature setpoint. In response to an increase in the load in the chiller system, the algorithm determines if a compressor should be started and adjusts the operating speed of all operating compressors when an additional compressor is started. In response to a decrease in the load in the chiller system with multiple compressors operating, the algorithm determines if a compressor should be de-energized and adjusts the operating speed of all remaining operating compressors when a compressor is de-energized.

Abstract: An air conditioning apparatus comprises an air-conditioning unit including at least a cooling coil as a heat exchanger, a blower, a chiller, and a coolant pump for conducting air-conditioning, wherein the coolant pump pumps the coolant cooled by the chiller to the cooling coil, the cooling coil cools the air through heat exchange of the coolant and the air, the blower supplies the cooled air into a room. Coolant temperature of the chiller, the coolant flow rate of the coolant pump, and the air flow rate of the blower are calculated in accordance with the set points of the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity, and the chiller, coolant pump, and blower are controlled on the basis of the arithmetic calculation results. Thereby, the indoor temperature and indoor humidity are independently controlled in the central air-conditioning system.

Abstract: To provide a refrigerating apparatus that can control the supercooling degree of liquid refrigerant irrespective of changes in circulating refrigerant amounts in a refrigeration cycle, a refrigerating apparatus includes a refrigeration cycle having one or more compressors or inverter compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator; a liquid introduction circuit that guides decompressed refrigerant obtained by extracting one part of high pressure liquid refrigerant from the refrigeration cycle and decompressing, to a supercooling heat exchanger provided in the refrigeration cycle to perform heat transfer between the decompressed refrigerant and high pressure liquid refrigerant, and then introduces the refrigerant into refrigerant for intake into the compressors or inverter compressor or an intermediate pressure part of these compressors; a controller controlling shutdown of the compressors or driving frequencies of the inverter compressor based on suction pressure detection values with respect t

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a chilled air duct and a sterilizer duct independently installed in the vertical direction to uniformly emit active hydrogen and negative ions for sterilization and deodorization into an entire space of a compartment. The sterilizer duct is vertically installed in the compartment in parallel relation to the chilled air duct and an MPI generator for the sterilization and deodorization is installed in an end thereof. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the sterilizer duct is coupled with a blower duct in which a blower fan for blowing air into the sterilizer duct, and the blower duct may be coupled with a rotation duct connected to a driving motor installed in a housing. In the second embodiment, the sterilizer duct and the chilled air duct have a single entrance and two exits and may be coupled with respective exits of a distribution duct in which a damper is installed.

Abstract: A heat exchanger having both heating and cooling functions includes a first container, a second container and at least one heater. The first container is adapted to hold a first fluid. The second container is adapted to hold a second fluid. Moreover, the second container is thermally coupled to the first container such that thermal energy transfer between the first and second container occurs. The at least one heater is embedded with the first and second container.

Abstract: A temperature-humidity exchanger comprising: a moisture permeable membrane which transmits moisture therethrough; a dry gas separator in which low-temperature dry gas is caused to flow; and a wet gas separator in which high-temperature wet gas is caused to flow, in which the moisture permeable membrane, the dry gas separator, the moisture permeable membrane, and the wet gas separator are repeatedly stacked in the stated order, wherein in the dry gas separator and the wet gas separator: a plurality of channel grooves which are divided by half in the stacking direction, are open to a direction in which the channel grooves come into contact with the moisture permeable membrane, and are arrayed parallel to one another are provided; an aggregate communication groove which is made to communicate with both end portions of the plurality of channel grooves, for aggregating gas caused to flow through the channel grooves to at least one is provided; and a supply manifold and an exhaust manifold which are made to communi

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the automatic starting and stopping of an internal combustion engine. Release of a stop mode for the internal combustion engine is enabled depending on a time period that depends on the temperature difference between the temperature prevailing in the interior of a motor vehicle and the desired temperature set by the driver.

Abstract: A cooling band having a hollow member capable of receiving an ice pack insert for holding a frozen liquid such as water. The cooling band has an ice pack insert with a freezable liquid and the user can freeze the insert for cooling purposes. The cooling band, in a different embodiment, comes with a stopwatch that is fixedly mounted on the band. The cooling band is stretchable, so any size wrist can use the cooling band. The stretchable band allows the user to slide the cooling band over the hand to the wrist. The cooling band is used to cool the user on a hot day by placing the ice pack insert over the veins of the wrist.

Abstract: A refrigerated cabinet (11) comprising storage space having a front opening through which access is gained to the space, the space including a zone subdivided into at least one compartment (15), each compartment (15) defined by a drawer (31), each drawer (31) being moveable from a retracted position at which it is accommodated within the zone and an extended position at which it extends forwardly from the space, wherein when the drawer (31) is in the retracted position the compartment is connected to a cooling means (23) and when the drawer is in the extended position the interior of the compartment is accessible from an upper portion of the drawer (31) and the drawer (31) is isolated from the cooling means (23), the isolation means being associated with the cabinet (11) to sealingly isolate the cooling means (23) from the compartment (15) when the drawer (31) is not in the retracted position.