Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting growth of the dynamic tire circumference (circumferential growth or tire growth), wherein at least one reference value Ref is produced on the basis of wheel speed information, said reference value representing in particular a sidewise and/or crosswise relation of the motor vehicle wheels, and wherein the time variation of the reference value(s) is examined and, further, tire growth is detected on the basis of said variation.

Abstract: A method for wind-noise testing of an automobile in a wind tunnel is disclosed. The method includes measuring wind-noise generated by the automobile in a first condition. The first condition is the condition of the automobile with a predefined set of exterior components attached. The method further includes measuring the wind-noise generated by the automobile in a second condition. The second condition is the condition of the automobile with all exterior components removed and all individual gaps taped. The second condition is the fully quiet condition of the automobile. The method also includes measuring the wind-noise generated by the automobile after adding a single individual exterior component and/or un-taping an individual gap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining at least one downhole formation property is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pretest piston positionable in fluid communication with the formation, and a series of flowlines pressure gauges, and valves configured to selectively draw into the apparatus for measurement of one of formation fluid and mud. The method includes performing a first pretest to determine an estimated formation parameter; using the first pretest to design a second pretest and generate refined formation parameters whereby formation properties may be estimated.

Abstract: A single probe system is utilized to quickly obtain uncontaminated formation fluid samples. The single probe includes an outer guard tube and an inner sampling tube which is slightly recessed relative to the outer tube such that the pressure at the front face of the probe is substantially uniform. Each tube is coupled to its own pump which controls the flow rate of the fluid moving through that tube. Knowing the size of the sampling tube relative to the size of the outer probe tube, and optionally based on relative viscosities of formation fluids and filtrates, the pumps are caused to generate a particular flow rate ratio through the tubes such that an appropriate pressure is maintained at the front face of the probe and such that the fluid flowing through the sampling tube is substantially uncontaminated.

Abstract: A fluid system installed on a vehicle and a method for assessing a property of a fluid flowing in the fluid system. The fluid system and method entail flowing at least a portion of the fluid through a passage within a freestanding portion of a micromachined tube supported above a substrate so as to define a gap therebetween, vibrating the freestanding portion of the micromachined tube at a resonant frequency thereof, sensing the movement of the freestanding portion of the micromachined tube so as to measure at least one of the vibration frequency and deflection of the freestanding portion relative to the substrate and produce therefrom at least one output corresponding to at least one of the mass flow rate, specific gravity, and density of the portion of the fluid flowing through the passage, and then using the output to compute the property of the fluid.

Abstract: Provided are a gyro-sensor including a plurality of component units and a method of fabricating the gyro-sensor. The gyro-sensor includes: a substrate; a micro electro mechanical system structure including a surface including a predetermined area in which a cavity is formed and connected to an upper surface of the substrate to output a vibration signal proportional to an external rotation force; and a circuit unit positioned in the cavity, converting the vibration signal into a predetermined electric signal proportional to a circular angular velocity, and outputting the predetermined electric signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a small-sized vibration type gyrosensor device of high sensitivity provided with a cantilevered oscillator. A cantilevered oscillator 11, provided with a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film and an upper electrode, formed on a single-crystal silicon substrate by a thin film forming process, includes, as an upper electrode, a driving electrode 6a, formed along the length of the oscillator 11 for applying the voltage for causing oscillations of the oscillator 11, and first and second detection electrodes 6b, 6c, formed on both sides of the driving electrode 6a parallel to the longitudinal direction of the oscillator, without contacting with the driving electrode 6a. With a width W0 of the driving electrode 6a, a width W1 of the first detection electrode 6b, a width W2 of the second detection electrode 6c and with W=W0+W1+W2, the condition of 0.5<(W0/W)<1 is to be met.

Abstract: A physical quantity sensor includes: a circuit chip; and a sensor chip disposed on the circuit chip through an adhesive layer. The sensor chip includes: a support substrate; a movable electrode; and a pair of fixed electrodes facing the movable electrode with a detection distance therebetween. The movable electrode and the fixed electrodes are disposed on the substrate. The adhesive layer includes a non-adhesive region and a conductive member. The non-adhesive region is disposed on a region obtained by projecting the sensor chip to the circuit chip. The conductive member is disposed in the non-adhesive region for electrically connecting between the circuit chip and the substrate.

Abstract: A tuning device (23) and an apparatus that incorporates the tuning device (23) for use in testing the integrity of a railway line (30) to obtain an improved test signal, the tuning device (23) including an elongate member (23) adapted to be attachable at one end of the railway line (30) being tested in situ or is attachable to an attachment member (21) coupled to the section (10) of railway line (30), and wherein a vibration signal measuring means (24) is adapted to be secured to the other end of the elongate member (23).

Abstract: A method for inspection of tubular goods includes using ultrasonic detection means to obtain wall thickness measurement of discrete sections of a tubular good and recording each measurement in association with both the longitudinal and circumferential position at which each measurement was obtained. Accordingly each measurement of wall thickness represents a small portion of the wall thickness of said tubular in three dimensional space. A plurality of said measurements may thereby be displayed by computer means in virtual three dimensional formal. Differing wall thickness readings made he represented by different shading or color display, so that anomalies of interest may be readily detected. Alternatively the recorded information may be readily processed by computer means to calculate the effect of stressors on the wall of said tubular good.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for the application of a two-dimensional ultrasonic phased array (100), formed of a plurality of transducers (102) arranged in a rectilinear pattern, for material and volumetric component testing. The two-dimensional array enables electronic adjustment of the focal properties and size of the aperture in both the azimuthal and elevational directions such that uniform and/or specified sound field characteristics can be obtained at any or all locations in the component being tested.

Abstract: A hat stringer inspection device permits continuous inspection of hat stringers as one or more probes are moved along the length of the hat stringer. Probes may be magnetically coupled to opposing surfaces of the structure, including, for example, where one of the probes is positioned inside the hat stringer and the probes are magnetically coupled across the surface of the hat stringer. The device may be autonomous with a feedback-controlled motor to drive the inspection device along the hat stringer. Magnetic coupling is also used to re-orient the position and/or alignment of the probes with respect to changes in the hat stringer or shapes, sizes, and configurations of hat stingers.

Abstract: When suction/release-passage-internal pressure Pin is equal to or less than a suction detection pressure Pj, a suction of a workpiece is detected and a transfer operation is started. As long as the suction/release-passage-internal pressure Pin does not rise to pressure having an upper limit value or more of the drop detection range during a transfer, it is recognized that the workpiece is not dropped from the sucker. The drop detection range is computed by adding predetermined allowable deflection width ?D to the suction/release-passage-internal pressure Pin that is read as reference pressure under the condition that the workpiece is sucked by the sucker.

Abstract: Pressure detecting apparatus includes: a housing; a pipe extending from one end of the housing and having an elongated shape; and a pressure sensitive element for detecting pressure and outputting a signal corresponding to the pressure. The pipe includes a top end capable of receiving the pressure. The pressure sensitive element is disposed on the top end of the pipe. The housing includes a connector for retrieving the signal from the pressure sensitive element. The pipe further includes a wiring member disposed inside the pipe so that the wiring member connects between the pressure sensitive element and connector electrically.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave device includes a micro-machined pressure transducer for monitoring tire pressure. The device is configured having a micro-machined cavity that is sealed with a flexible conductive membrane. When an external tire pressure equivalent to the cavity pressure is detected, the membrane makes contact with ridges on the backside of the surface acoustic wave device. The ridges are electrically connected to conductive fingers of the device. When the detected pressure is correct, selected fingers on the device will be grounded producing patterned acoustic reflections to an impulse RF signal. When the external tire pressure is less than the cavity reference pressure, a reduced reflected signal to the receiver results. The sensor may further be constructed so as to identify itself by a unique reflected identification pulse series.

Abstract: A fluid supply assembly having a measuring guide comprising a fluid container, a lid, and a measuring guide. A method of measuring fluid components in a fluid supply assembly is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor (23) adapted for a sensor and guide wire assembly for intravascular measurements in a living body, wherein the sensor (23) comprises a pressure sensitive part (24) and an electronic part (25), said pressure sensitive part (24) comprising a first chip (26) provided with at least one pressure sensitive device (27) and at least one piezoelectric element (35), and the electronic part (25) comprising a second chip (28) provided with at least one electric circuit, and wherein the pressure sensitive part (24) and electronic part (25) are spatially separated from each other and are electrically connected with at least one electrical lead (29).

Abstract: A fluid pressure sensor (1) for measuring the pressure of a fluid comprises a diaphragm portion (12) which is a strain generating body, a silicon oxide film (21) as an insulating film, and a strain gauge (20) made of crystalline silicon, and austenitic precipitation hardening type Fe—Ni heat-resisting steel excellent in mechanical strength and corrosion resistance is used for the diaphragm portion (12). The silicon oxide film (21) is formed with the internal stress thereof adjusted to the range from ?150 to 130 MPa. With this feature, the fluid pressure sensor (1) ensures high precision and reliability, and may be used even for measurement of a highly corrosive fluid.

Abstract: A high precision force and displacement measuring device adapted to operate in at least two directions, including signal multiplexing scheme providing multiple signal channels to be transmitted through a single pick-up plate and sense amplifier, while maintaining high isolation between the channels, as well as identical electrical response characteristics of all channels. The device may be used in conjunction with a movable stage (such as on an optical microscope) to perform mechanical measurements on Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a three-axis motion table capable of ensuring smooth rotations around three rotation axes orthogonal to each other and decreasing an overall weight. The three-axis motion table according to the present invention has an outside frame (3), an (e.g., approximately square) intermediate frame (5), and an (e.g., approximately square) inside frame (7). The outside frame (3) is rotatably mounted around a first rotation axis (2) by means of a pair of both-end supporting legs (1, 1). The intermediate frame (5) is rotatably mounted around a second rotation axis (4) by means of the outside frame (3). The inside frame (7) is rotatably mounted around a third rotation axis (6) by means of the intermediate frame (5). The inside frame (7) has a holding mechanism for a tested model (J). One of the both-end supporting legs (1, 1) is provided with a first motor (M1) to rotate the outside frame (3).

Abstract: A gear holding fixture is provided so that the appropriate position upon a gear tooth may be placed in line with an indenting device on testing equipment. The fixture includes a base that supports a movable rack, the rack including a plurality of teeth. The gear being tested is supported upon the movable rack in a way wherein the teeth on the gear intermesh with the teeth on the rack. The fixture also includes a gear axle restraint that is selectively movable depending on whether the gear is being tested or being replaced. The gear axle restraint in a gear testing position abuts an axle that supports the gear and extends along the gear's axis of rotation. This reduces the gear to only rotational movement. Thus, as the rack is moved incrementally along the base, the teeth on the rack drive the teeth of the gear, causing the gear to rotate.

Abstract: What is described is a device for conveying bulk goods, particularly in the form of a continuous conveyor and here in particular in the form of a chain conveyor. According to the invention, the conveying device has a measuring apparatus (7) for determining the delivery rate of transported goods. Furthermore, according to the invention, a dosing apparatus (5) and/or a mixing apparatus is provided, which is equipped with at least one conveying device of this type. It is thereby possible to mix precisely dosed quantities of additives into the bulk goods, for example dry feed, or to mix together a plurality of different bulk goods, for example, different types of dry feed in precise mixing ratios (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A metering device for producing a precisely metered volumetric flow is provided. The metering device comprises two displacement devices that are operated in phase opposition. In this case, the shifting speeds of the volumes of the displacement devices are adjusted such that no compensation flow takes place. In this state, the volumetric flow delivered to the device to be tested is identical to the volumetric flow taken in by the other displacement device from the pressure source.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement in a roller bearing, which determines the direction of displacement of a displaceable bearing component in relation to a stationary bearing component. Four pressure-dependent resistors (R1, R2, R3, R4) of a bridge circuit are arranged successively in a line, in a measuring area on a bearing component and in a parallel manner in relation to the direction of displacement of the rolling body or the displaceable rolling component. The distance (R1-R2) is exactly the same as the distance (R3-R4) and the distance (R2-R3) is greater than the other distances. The positions of the resistors and the bridge circuit are selected in such a manner that a single output signal with an asymmetrical form is created. The rotational direction is, for example, determined by the evaluation of the deviation of a maximum of the mean position between two adjacent minima.

Abstract: A replaceable electronic spanner comprises a spanner body; at least one electronic device being installed to the spanner body; each electronic device being installed with a display; at least one end of the spanner body being formed with an inserting opening; one side of the inserting opening being installed with a stain gauge which is connected to the electronic device; the electronic device calculating the variation of resistance of the stain gauge so as to get the twisting force value of the spanner and then displays the twisting force on the display; a display head having a driving portion; one end of the driving portion being extended with an insertion section capable of being movably inserted into the inserting opening so as to combine the spanner body to the sensing head.

Abstract: A method and a device for operating a vehicle allow a torque of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle to be measured. A torsional angle at at least one drive shaft of the vehicle is measured, and the torque transmitted via the at least one drive shaft is ascertained as a function of the measured torsional angle.

Abstract: To provide a torque detecting device having a sufficient mechanical strength, capable of accomplishing an accurate torque measurement, having a processability excellent for mass-production, and effective to eliminate problems associated with damages which would be brought about during a heat treatment. This torque detecting device includes a target area subject to torque detection (3) provided in a surface region of a torque transmitting shaft (2) made of a steel material; a detecting coil (4) provided in a non-contact fashion in face-to-face relation to an outer periphery of the target area subject to torque detection (3); and a detection signal processing circuit (5). The target area subject to torque detection (3) is a layer of magnetostrictive material comprised of an Al diffusion layer. This diffusion layer contains Al diffused in a steel material in a concentration which gradually decreases from the surface in a direction radially inwardly of the torque transmitting shaft (2).

Abstract: A Hall-Effect sensor assembly for a rotating electric machine comprises a thin, removable tubular substrate with Hall-Effect sensors and associated connection wiring mounted on it that slips underneath the wound stator end turns of the stator for the rotating electric machine to make the assembly easily removable for installation and repair.

Abstract: A seat belt tension sensor for measuring the amount of tension in a vehicle seat belt. The seat belt tension sensor has a housing and an anchor plate. A lever is mounted in the housing. The lever holds a magnet. A sensor is mounted to the housing. The sensor generates an electrical signal in response to relative movement between the magnet and the sensor. The electrical signal changes in proportion to the amount of tension on the seat belt. A spring is mounted in association with the housing and the anchor plate. The spring biases the housing from the anchor plate.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission for transmitting power from a power source includes a torque converter as well as dual clutches which may be arranged as dual input clutches or dual output clutches. To combine the smoothness and ratio boosting effects of a torque converter with the low spin loses associated with synchronizers used in dual clutch designs. The torque converter and dual clutches as well as synchronizers and a plurality of intermeshing gears are utilized to transfer torque from an input member to an output member at a plurality of speed ratios.

Abstract: Ball screw, between the spindle nut (1) and threaded spindle (2) of which at least one ball chain (6, 8) formed from balls (9) rolls in each case along a ball channel (5) which is delimited by ball grooves (3, 4) formed on the spindle nut (1) and on the threaded spindle (2), the ball chain (6, 8) being deflected from one end of the ball channel (5) to a start of this ball channel (5) in deflection portions of the ball channel (5), one or more spring elements (11, 17, 27, 35) arranged in the ball chain (6, 8) between balls (9) of the ball chain (6, 8) exerting a pressure force on the balls (9) in the axis of the ball chain (6, 8).

Abstract: The present invention is electronically driven locking device for a locking element of a motor vehicle. The device has a motor, a gear wheel including a gear ring, a hub, and an elastic intermediate element, and a control disk. The motor is linked to the gear ring via a worm gear which is arranged to turn the gear. The control disk is linked to the locking element such that when the gear ring is turned, the hub is turned via the intermediate element which in turn engages the locking element to close or open. The intermediate element is arranged to absorb kinetic energy in the device.

Abstract: The invention provides a steering column for a vehicle. The steering column includes a steering column jacket defining a column axis. The steering column jacket is operable to at least partially encircle a steering shaft in a vehicle. The steering column also includes a tilt housing engaged with the steering column jacket for tilting movement about a tilt axis between a plurality of tilt positions. The steering column also includes a locking member supported for linear movement by the tilt housing. The locking member has a tip moveable outwardly with respect to the column axis to a locked position contacting the steering column jacket and inwardly towards the column axis to an unlocked position spaced from the steering column jacket.

Abstract: A steering wheel assembly for a machine or a vehicle includes a steering wheel and a pommel mounted on the steering wheel for rotation about an axis extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the steering wheel to facilitate one-handed rotation of the steering wheel. The pommel carries control switches to control functions of the machine or vehicle in particular to allow shuttling between forward and reverse drive. A mechanism is connected to the pommel to rotate the pommel relative to the steering wheel in synchronism with the rotation of the steering wheel about its axis in such a manner as to maintain the same orientation of the pommel in all positions of the steering wheel.

Abstract: A flywheel system includes an annular rim mounted for high speed rotation on a flywheel hub. The hub has a radially splined exterior surface facing radially outwards. The rim includes an annular rim liner having an axis of rotation coinciding with the axis of rotation of the hub, and having an inner surface facing radially inward. The inner surface of the rim liner has integral splines projecting radially inward and extending axially. The rim liner splines mate with the hub splines. The flywheel rim liner has a modulus of elasticity el, and a density ?l, and a liner ratio Rl equal to El/?l. The flywheel rim has a modulus of elasticity er in the hoop direction and a density ?r; and a rim ratio Rr equal to Er/?r. The materials and configuration of the rim and rim liner are designed so that Rl is less than or equal to Rr, so said flywheel rim liner grows radially with the rim.

Abstract: The invention relates to a big end bearing shell (4, 6) for a connecting rod (2), consisting of titanium or a titanium alloy. The shell comprises a support layer (8, 20) consisting of steel and an anti-friction layer (16, 26) for the crankshaft. According to the invention, the back of the support layer (8, 20) is clad with a layer (10, 22) of tin bronze material, with a thickness of 10-50 ?m to prevent fretting corrosion and frictional abrasion.

Abstract: A carbon fiber bicycle crank includes an axle lug, having a portion for receiving a crank axle. A foam core is coupled to the axle lug during a first molding process. A pedal engaging lug is coupled to the foam core after the completion of the first molding process, and a carbon fiber composite material exoskeleton is coupled to and disposed exteriorly of the axle lug, foam core and pedal lug.

Abstract: A turret includes a central shaft, a piston sleeve positioned around the central shaft and having moving sticks thereon, a push rod, an actuating seat, and internal and external turrets; the piston sleeve is left and right movable by a power source; the moving sticks are passed through a ringed sleeve, which props a push rod passed through a fixed clutch claw, and facing the actuating seat; the actuating seat includes a rotary shaft, a pivotal shaft, and a toothed ring seat; the piston sleeve can be moved such that the moving sticks and the push rod move forwards, and the rotary shaft engages the toothed ring seat for a tool of a straight tool seat to function; alternatively the piston sleeve can be moved such that the moving sticks and the push rod move backwards, and the rotary shaft disengages the toothed ring seat for allowing replacement of the toothed ring seat.

Abstract: An electric wrench comprises a main body with a head portion, a handle and a neck portion, a worm gear disposed in a receptacle in the head portion and engaged with a movable jaw on top of the head portion, a flexible member disposed between the worm gear and a major gear wheel, a motor housed in a first open space in the main body and connected to a minor gear wheel below the major gear wheel through a second transmission member electrically connected to a battery in a second open space in the main body, a switch unit electrically connected the motor for controlling the activation of the motor and a side cover detachable for covering the first and the second open spaces. Thereby, the motor can drive a slide motion of the movable jaw through the various transmission parts so as to change the clip size of the electric wrench.

Abstract: An open-ended spin tool comprising a first z-shaped structure, a second z-shaped structure, the second z-shaped structure being pivotably associated with the first z-shaped structure, a first gripping portion cavity, a first actuatable roller and a second actuatable roller, a rubber belt disposed parametrically around the first actuatable roller and the second actuatable roller, wherein the rubber belt is deformable to at least partially conform to a rotatable element, a motor to actuate rotation of the first actuatable roller and the second actuatable roller, at least one trigger roller, and an electric association between the at least one trigger roller and the motor, wherein depression of the at least one trigger roller triggers the motor to actuate rotation of the first actuatable roller and the second actuatable roller.

Abstract: A ratchet structure of a wrench includes a handle, a socket, a first detent, a first elastic element, a second detent, a second elastic element, a lid and a knob. The outer periphery of the socket is formed with gear teeth. The socket is accommodated in the handle. The first and second detents and the first and second elastic elements are also accommodated in the handle, respectively. Each of the first and second detents is provided with gear teeth and a stud. The lid is secured to the handle and covers the detents and the elastic elements. The knob is pivotally connected to the handle. By turning the knob, the studs are linked to turn to change the turning direction of the socket.

Abstract: A ratcheting tool includes a body, a compartment defined by the body, a gear rotatably disposed in the compartment, and a pawl. The pawl, disposed within the tool, selectively prevents the tool from rotating in one direction while allowing rotation in the opposite direction. The gear defines a plurality of vertically curved teeth. The pawl defines a plurality of vertically curved teeth. The pawl teeth are curved in a manner that mates with the gear teeth. A radius of curvature of the edges of the gear teeth is greater than the radius of curvature of the edges of the pawl teeth.

Abstract: A torque impact wrench having an elongated tubular metal housing. The front end of an impact wrench is secured to the rear end of the housing by a motor mount. The front end of the drive shaft of the impact wrench is inserted into the rear of an impact socket. The rear end of a drive screw is received in the front end of the impact socket. The drive screw has external threads on its rear portion and external threads on its front portion. The drive screw passes through a screw drive nut whose bore is internally threaded. The drive screw is rigidly secured in the steel housing. The front end of the steel housing has a first load disc closing that end and it removably receives the lower crimping die. A second load disc is longitudinally spaced from the first load disc and it also has a crimping die removably secured thereto. A third load disc is screwed onto the front end of the drive screw.

Abstract: A rotary cutter includes a hollow rotary mantle having a cutter arbor on an outer periphery thereof, through holes extending radially through the mantle, and an air distribution mechanism. The air distribution mechanism includes first and second parts. The first part is affixed to the mantle coaxially therein for rotation therewith. The second part is arranged inside the first part, wherein the first distribution part is rotatable relative to the second distribution part. The first and second air distribution parts define air passages for communicating selective ones of the through-holes of the mantle with an air source in response to relative rotation between the first and second distribution parts.

Abstract: A fence for guiding a work surface past a saw blade supported by a table having a support tube running substantially perpendicular to the saw blade. The fence includes a rip fence having a plurality of studs disposed on opposing sides thereof. A pair of fence faces are positioned on opposing sides of the rip fence and have a plurality of slots for removably engaging the studs thereby securing the face fences to the rip fence. A rip fence head is affixed beneath the rip fence. A lockdown clasps the support tube with the rip fence head for securing the fence to the tablesaw. The lockdown includes an adjustment mechanism for stabilizing the fence to the support tube independently of the lockdown. The adjustment mechanism is adjustable relative to the lockdown so that the position of the fence on the support tube can be accurately adjusted by moving the fence relative to the lockdown mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for cutting food products, in which the products are fed single-file by gravity through a cutting device comprising one or more cutting elements. The apparatus makes use of a device for contacting and positioning the products as they drop through a feed passage prior to encountering the cutting device so as to produce size-reduced products of more uniform size.

Abstract: To simplify a circuit structure and a path structure in a hydraulic circuit having a pilot check valve and an overload relief valve and to reduce the size of a gear. The hydraulic circuit includes a pump port; a tank port; a first actuator port; a second actuator port; a first supply and discharge port; a second supply and discharge port; a direction changing valve; a first pilot check valve; a second pilot check valve; a first pilot path; and a first overload relief valve. The direction changing valve has a neutral position to communicate the first supply and discharge port with the tank port. The first overload relief valve is arranged in parallel with the first pilot check valve and is arranged between the first supply and discharge port and the first actuator port.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic axial piston machine (1) with a cylinder body (3), at least one piston (9) to be axially displaceable in the cylinder body (3), said piston (9) resting on a swash plate (13) by way of a slide shoe (11), with a pressure plate (14) loading the slide shoe (11) in the direction of the swash plate (13), and a hold-down part (16), which bears with a contact surface (18) on a counter surface (20) of the pressure plate(14) facing away from the swash plate (13). It is endeavored to operate the machine with as little wear as possible. For this purpose, it is ensured that the contact surface (18) is formed by a circumferential surface section of a cone, whose peak (19) is directed towards the swash plate (13).

Abstract: An improved structure of a fruit and vegetable processor is disclosed. The processor comprises a base seat, a power unit located within the base seat, a cup body, a blade mounted within the cup body and rotated by the power unit, a cap, at least a passage which passed through the cup body to the outside thereof, characterized in that the inner wall at the side of the passage is mounted with a filtering means extended upward from the bottom section of the cup body, and a distance is formed between the filtering means and the inner wall of the cup body.

Abstract: A twine dispensing arm of a wrapping arrangement for a large round baler is provided with a dispensing end defined by a component which, at the time when twine wrapped about a bale is separated from a length of twine carried by the arm, prevents a length of recoiling twine from becoming entangled or incorrectly oriented for a subsequent wrapping cycle.