Abstract: An integrated leak detection system for a rotating union provides improved leak detection and user convenience. In an embodiment of the invention, the system provides a leak detection sensor located within the union, and in an embodiment of the invention the detection sensor is located beyond a back-up seal system. In an embodiment of the invention, the sensor and processing electronics are integral to the union housing. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the detection sensor is substantially symmetrically configured to detect leakage into a protected area regardless of orientation of the union. In an embodiment of the invention, the fluid being conveyed is electrically conductive and the detection sensor comprises an electrical conductivity sensor.

Abstract: For leak testing closed containers (9) which are filled with a filling product containing at least one liquid component the container is introduced in a test cavity (1) which is evacuated at least down to vapour pressure of that liquid component. The pressure in the surrounding of the container (9) and thus within test cavity (1) is monitored. Monitoring is performed by a vacuum pressure sensor (7), whereas lowering pressure surrounding the container (9) is performed by a vacuum pump (5). Leakage is detected by monitoring a pressure change in the surrounding of the container which is due to evaporation of liquid emerging from a leak and being evaporated in the low pressure surrounding.

Abstract: The method for identifying lateral pipes includes printing identifying indicia on the interior surface of a liner assembly positioned adjacent the lateral pipe. The apparatus includes the liner assembly in place with the identifying indicia visible from the interior of the pipe line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an AFM(atomic force microscope) cantilever including a field effect transistor(FET) and a method for manufacturing the same; and, more particularly, to a method for manufacturing an AFM cantilever including an FET formed by a photolithography process, wherein an effective channel length of the FET is a nono-scale. Therefore, The present invention can easily implement a simulation for manufacturing the AFM cantilever including he FET by accurately controlling the effective channel length. And also, the present invention can manufacturer the AFM cantilever including the FET having the effective channel ranging several tens to several hundreds nanometers by applying the low price photolithography device, thereby enhancing an accuracy and yield of the manufacturing process and drastically reducing process costs.

Abstract: A procedure is introduced to test the functional capability of a secondary air system of an internal combustion engine, wherein values of a pressure are acquired, which arises in the secondary air system between the secondary air pump and a secondary air flow cross section, which can be controlled, when the secondary air pump is activated and the actuation of the secondary air flow cross section is increased; in that a measurement for the pressure is developed from the acquired values and is compared with a set point value, and the functional capability of the secondary air system is assessed as a function of a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A tire includes, among the conventional tread pattern elements, at least one measuring element having a central zone and an encircling zone. In normal operation, the central zone 10 of a measuring element slides over the ground while, conversely, the tread as a whole does not slide over the ground. Measurements are carried out of the maximum adherence potential with the ground, at any moment, due to the central zone of a measuring element. In an alternative embodiment, the measuring element may comprise a circumferentially extending rib(s) or tread block(s) whose ground contact surface(s) is spaced at a lesser radial distance from the wheel axle than the spacing of the ground contact surfaces of the conventional tread blocks.

Abstract: The mechanical synchronized time-based mass flow controller can control the flow rate easily and precisely. The mechanical synchronized time-based mass flow controller includes a reservoir 1a, 1b, an inlet line 14, an outlet line 24, a valve 3 and a control unit. The valve 3 has a passage 3a through which the fluid passes and operates in a mechanical cycle which includes an inlet line open period when the passage 3a is communicated with the inlet line 14 and the inlet line 14 is in an open state and an outlet line open period when the passage 3a is communicated with the outlet line 24 and the outlet line 24 is in an open state according to change of position of the passage 3a, the inlet line open period and the outlet line open period coming out of phase with each other so that the inlet line 14 can be opened when the outlet line 24 is in a closed state and the outlet line 24 can be opened when the inlet line 14 is in a closed state.

Abstract: A mass flow meter has a range of flow rate measurement that can be enlarged by changing of the structure of a sensor portion without modification of a bypass portion. The mass flow meter includes a sensor tube 5 through which fluid is transmitted while being heated, the flow meter being adapted to detect a mass flow rate of the fluid, based on a change in temperature distribution in the narrow sensor tube 5 that occurs according to the mass flow rate of the fluid, the flow meter comprising a flow restriction channel 7 for the fluid that is disposed in series with the narrow sensor tube 5.

Abstract: The coupling capacitance of the wiring portions of a thermal type flow rate measuring apparatus is reduced so as to prevent a drop in the response characteristics. A detection element of the thermal type flow rate measuring apparatus includes a planar substrate made of silicon, ceramic, or the like, in which a diaphragm is formed. On the surface of the diaphragm, there are disposed a heat-generating resistor as a heat-generating element that is heated to a predetermined temperature difference from the temperature of air flow to be measured, a heat-generating element temperature-detecting resistor for detecting the temperature of the heat-generating resistor, and temperature-detecting resistors disposed on both sides of the heat-generating resistor. The detection element also includes wiring portions which have connecting terminals electrically connected to the heat-generating resistor and a wiring pattern electrically connected with the surface of the planar substrate.

Abstract: A thermal type flow sensor includes a base portion provided along the direction of a fluid flowing through a main passage, and a sensor element mounted on the base portion and having an exothermic resistor formed on a substrate for detecting the fluid flow rate. The base portion has a rectangular recessed portion in which the sensor element fixed so that the surface of the detecting portion of the sensor element is positioned lower than an upper edge of the recessed portion. A wall portion of the measuring passage facing the sensor element is constricted. The exothermic resistor is disposed along the fluid passage and spaced away from the upstream side upper edge of the recessed portion and cannot be substantially affected by a fluid flow disturbance due to a step portion formed between the upper edge of the recessed portion and the detecting portion surface.

Abstract: In many applications, where the level of a liquid needs to be monitored (and possibly controlled), it is not necessary to provide a continuous (analog) liquid level signal, but limit sensing to one (or two) discrete levels over a small level range. In this case, a ceramic substrate sensor with discrete thermistor/heater pairs provides necessary information to control the level of the fluid. Protection of the substrate from liquid (and potential contaminants) is accomplished by coating the surface with an inert glass (“glaze”) layer and/or polymer layer (e.g., “Parylene”). Packaging of the coated substrate is accomplished by protective base, epoxy, and slosh shield. Cost can be significantly reduced over a prior art multiple thermocouple based sensor design, since discrete electronic components are avoided or reduced. Also, the number of pins, and therefore electrical connections, can be significantly reduced.

Abstract: A sensor unit to detect a stillness event, the sensor unit including a gyroscope attached to a monitored person, a micro-controller communicatively coupled to the gyroscope, and a memory communicatively coupled to receive and to store the angular velocity data with a correlated time. The gyroscope senses an angular velocity of the monitored person and outputs angular velocity data based on the sensed angular velocity. The micro-controller receives the angular velocity data and recognizes a quiescence-pattern data in the angular velocity data.

Abstract: A sensor unit to detect a falling event that includes a gyroscope attached to a monitored person, a micro-controller communicatively coupled to the gyroscope, and a memory communicatively coupled to receive and to store angular velocity data with a correlated time. The gyroscope senses an angular velocity of the monitored person and outputs the angular velocity data based on the sensed angular velocity. The micro-controller receives the angular velocity data and recognizes falling-pattern data in the angular velocity data.

Abstract: An acceleration sensor, including: an oscillator unit for outputting an oscillator signal, the oscillator unit including a first piezoelectric vibrating reed having a vibrating arm that performs bending vibration, as well as an oscillator circuit for oscillating the first piezoelectric vibrating reed; a phase shifting unit for shifting and outputting a given phase angle of an output signal of the oscillator unit; a phase shift circuit unit provided with a second piezoelectric vibrating reed having a vibrating arm that performs bending vibration, arranged at an output side of the phase shifting unit; a multiplier for multiplying the output signal of the phase shift circuit unit by the output signal of the oscillator circuit; and a phase shift modification output unit which receives an output from the multiplier and outputs a value corresponding to a change in a phase shift angle of an input-output signal of the phase shift circuit unit; a resonant frequency of the second piezoelectric vibrating reed being equa

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a substrate; a movable mass suspended in proximity to the substrate; and at least one suspension structure coupled to the movable mass for performing a mechanical spring function. The at least one suspension structure has portions that move in tandem when the MEMS device is subject to at least one stimulus in a sensing direction, and further includes at least one link between the portions that move in tandem.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relates to an improved laser for the optical detection of ultrasound. The primary task of this “first” detection laser is to illuminate the spot where a “second” laser is used to generate ultrasound in the part under test. The scattered light from the first laser is collected and analyzed with an interferometer to demodulate the surface vibrations caused by the return echoes of the ultrasound at the surface of the part. The improved detection laser (first laser) is constructed using a diode-pumped fiber laser to produce a high power single-frequency laser source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a differential pressure sensor array comprising a differential pressure sensor which is inserted in a receiving space in the direction of the longitudinal axis thereof. At least one sealing element that separates the receiving space into a first and a second pressure zone when the differential pressure sensor is inserted is disposed on the differential pressure sensor and/or in the receiving space. The first pressure zone is embodied entirely in an area located between a peripheral surface of the differential pressure sensor surrounding the longitudinal axis and an interior wall of the receiving space which faces said peripheral surface. At least one section of the first pressure zone extends only across a subarea of the peripheral surface in the circumferential direction. Also disclosed is an associated differential pressure sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for operating a flow meter, in particular magnetically inductive flow meters but also capacitive meters, as well as those which comprise electrodes which can be used in order to feed a signal into the fluid to be measured, according to the preamble of patent claim 1. In order to record a diagnosis both of the meter per se, but also of the changes in the constitution or consistency of the flowing medium at any time during measurement operation, according to the invention a signal E1i in the form of a current or a voltage is applied to at least one electrode and, at another electrode E2i which does not receive the signal or is not currently activated, impedances are determined and/or voltage(s) and/or current(s) are measured, wherein these values are set in comparison/ratio with previous values and the status/a perturbation of the device and/or of the measurement medium is deduced first qualitatively and then quantitatively therefrom.

Abstract: Fluid flow apparatus, such as a fluid flow meter, a fluid mixing device or a fluid dispersing device, includes a fluid displacement member removeably mounted in a conduit and a pipe or tube extending through the wall of the conduit and having a portion extending through the displacement member to its downstream face for sensing flow conditions at the axis of the conduit downstream of the displacement member. The displacement member is removeably and replaceably mounted on the pipe or tube so that one displacement member can be replaced by one or more displacement members and thereby accommodate a very broad range of flows of various fluids, fluid suspensions and slurries.

Abstract: A sample carrier comprising a lower support wall, a base joined to or in fixed proximity to a bottom end of the lower support wall, and sample tube receiving areas in fixed proximity to the lower support wall for receiving and holding a plurality of sample tubes in substantially vertical orientations. The sample carrier further comprising a blocking wall joined to a top end of the support wall which extends laterally over portions of sample tubes held by the sample carrier, thereby limiting vertical movement of the sample tubes during automated sampling procedures. The contents of sample tubes held by the sample carrier can be accessed by a robotic pipetting device. Additionally, a drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes held by a the sample carrier, and a depending runner for maintaining the sample carrier on a sample carousel.

Abstract: A side impact simulator includes a primary sled connected to an actuator. A platform for supporting a vehicle seat and crash test dummy is slidably supported on the primary sled. A support is mounted to the platform, with a plurality of thrust rods slidably mounted therein. The primary sled includes a strike plate for striking an end of the thrust rods.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a gas turbine engine (20) to predict maintenance requirements. Particles suspended in a gas flow (24, 32) of the engine (20) are monitored and quantified to predict a particle accumulation rate. Monitoring may be done using particle flow sensors (61-63) in a diverted portion (33) of the working gas flow (24), such as in the cooling gas flow (32). Particle sampling (S1-S3) may be done to determine particle size and composition distributions. Particle mass flow rates may then be continuously monitored per engine operating condition, and compared to predetermined values such as a normal upper limit per engine operating condition. An integrated particle mass flow may be used in conjunction with an instantaneous mass flow rate to predict a maintenance requirement. Multiple locations (L1-L3) may be monitored to recognize a maintenance requirement by flow section or component.

Abstract: An atomizer monitoring system monitors parts or components that are utilized in atomizers for flue gas desulfurization or in spray drying applications, taking into account each part's longevity, installation date, and expiration period, using wireless sensors and radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology, whereby small, inexpensive RFID tags are placed on, or embedded in the atomizers, for example, in an atomizer wheel. The monitor system can avoid failure of parts within an atomizer and costly downtime associated with removal and replacement of parts that have reached their useful life. The preferred embodiment utilizes radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology which is linked to a web-based data base.

Abstract: A recirculating ball screw and nut drive including a spindle, a spindle nut guided on the spindle, balls guided between the spindle and the spindle nut, in a working passage defined by grooves of the spindle and spindle nut, and deflection pieces arranged on both ends of the spindle nut to divert the balls out of the working passage into a return passage accommodated in the spindle nut, and to divert the balls out of the return passage into the working passage accommodated in the spindle nut, where the ball deflection pieces are annular and composed of at least two circular-ring sectors.

Abstract: A rotation transmission member is composed of a shaft-like metal insert member having a first gear section on the external surface thereof and a resin gear resin-molded on the external surface of one end of the metal insert member and having a second gear section on the external surface thereof. The first gear section is formed almost over the entire length of the metal insert member and provides one end thereof as an insert portion on which the resin gear is to be resin-molded. Thus, it becomes unnecessary to provide a joint portion (the insert portion) between the metal insert member and the resin gear with the machining of any particular shape for preventing the coming-off therebetween.

Abstract: A power transmission system for a vehicle is provided, including: a housing that can reserve oil therein; and a rotational member rotatably supported within the housing, with a surface of the rotational member being partly contactable with a surface of the oil reserved in the housing, in which the surface of the rotational member partly contactable with the oil surface includes a non-contact surface that is not in contact with any power transmission members, the non-contact surface having an oil repellent section. When the surface of the rotational member contacts the oil surface, the oil repellent section repels the oil quickly. Therefore, the amount of oil, which adheres to and rotates with the rotational member agitating the oil, decreases. This reduces oil heat generation and rotational resistance to the rotational member.

Abstract: A work vehicle with a working implement, comprising: a control lever 49 for controlling the working implement 3, the control lever being rockably disposed laterally of a driver's seat 16 mounted on a vehicle body 7; a control valve 52 disposed laterally of the vehicle body for controlling actuators 32, 44 that drive the working implement; and interlocking links 56, 57 for interlocking the control lever and spools 54, 55 of the control valve 52, and transmitting rocking of the control lever to the spools; wherein the control lever 49 and the spools 54, 55 are staggered transversely and longitudinally of the vehicle body 7, and the interlocking links 56, 57 are bent, one end of each interlocking link being connected to a first link connector 72, 68c connected to the control lever, the other end of each interlocking link being connected to a second link connector connected to one of the spools.

Abstract: This invention relates to an active brake release device attached to the exterior of a door controller, comprising: a first electromagnet, in which a sliding portion can slide to activate a sliding bar when the electromagnet is energized for magnetic excitation; a first and a second actuator, in which the first actuator is located to abut against the break release bar of the door controller, and a sliding pin of the first actuator is yielding biased in the anti-activation direction of the bar; and, the second actuator is limited by a limit means at a fixed position; a second electromagnet, which is used to release the second actuator when it is energized for magnetic excitation; a circuit, which includes a limit-switch and provides instant power to the first electromagnet during the resetting of the device; and a capacitor, which is used to temporarily supply power to the second electromagnet in unexpected electricity failure.

Abstract: An automatic transmission apparatus (1) for a vehicle includes: a shift lever (11) for changing the range of an automatic transmission (50); a position gate (13) which restricts the position of the shift lever (11) and which releases the restriction to allow the position of the shift lever (11) to be changed when an operation button (14) provided on the shift lever (11) is pressed; a torque sensor (30) which detects an operation force of the shift lever (11); and a motor (M) for power-assisting the operation of the shift lever (11) based on a detected value of the torque sensor (30), wherein, when the shift lever (11) is operated and brought into contact with the position gate (13), and the detected value of the torque sensor (30) is reversed to any one of a positive value and a negative value, a driving force of the motor (M) is limited to prevent the shift lever (11) from being power-assisted in a reversed direction.

Abstract: An arm structure (10) of an industrial robot includes a wrist unit (61) rotatable around a first axis (X) and a second axis (Y) perpendicular to the first axis and an arm unit (10?) for supporting the wrist unit rotatably around the first axis. The arm unit has a bottom casing (12), which in turn has arranged thereon at least a first motor (31) used to rotate the wrist unit around the first axis and a second motor (32) used to rotate the wrist unit around the second axis. Further, the arm unit has a cover casing (11) engaged with the bottom casing perpendicular to a plane containing the output shafts of the motors. As a result, the casing of the arm structure is reduced in both weight and size.

Abstract: A device comprising a handlebar attached to a support frame by drive actuation means comprising a shaft or ratchet mechanism operationally connected to a vehicle drive wheel and by steering actuation means comprising a shaft connected to a vehicle wheel. Reciprocating rotational movement of handle bar about a drive pivot axis actuates the shaft or ratchet mechanism. Reciprocating rotational movement of the handlebar about a steering axis actuates the shaft. The drive pivot axis and the steering axis are substantially perpendicular to each other. In a preferred embodiment the drive actuation means includes a three ratchet type device cassette, one ratchet type device inside one in the opposite direction and two in the parallel direction.

Abstract: A climate control system for motorcycles. There is a control module coupled to the motorcycle and accessible to a user; a heating module coupled to an interface portion of the motorcycle and functionally coupled to the control module; and a cooling module coupled to an interface portion of the motorcycle and functionally coupled to the control module. The interface portion is selected from the group consisting of handles, seat, and foot rest. The control module is coupled to the handles and accessible therefrom. The heating module comprises a first heating mode and a second heating mode that is of a lower heat flow than the first heating mode wherein the control module automatically switches to the second heating mode after a programmed time elapses from actuation of the first heating mode. The system comprises a retrofit kit configured to be added to a motorcycle.

Abstract: A worm shaft coupling for connecting a driven shaft of a transmission mechanism and a coaxially arranged worm shaft of an extruder has a coupling sleeve which connects two coupling pegs in a torque-proof manner and is, in turn axially secured using threaded sleeves. The internal thread of the threaded sleeve facing the worm shaft of the extruder and the associated external thread of the coupling sleeve have recesses allowing the threaded sleeve and the coupling sleeve to be connected in the manner of a bayonet fixing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate flange for a machine tool, which serves to support machine parts and includes an outer wall (22). According to the invention, the outer wall (22) has a latticed support structure (10), which provides the inventive intermediate flange with good torsional and bending resistance while requiring only a small amount of material. The latticed support structure (10) can have a preferably honeycomb or diamond-shaped design with solid, intersecting segments (11).

Abstract: Systems and associated methods for carbothermically producing aluminum are provided, the systems generally including a reactor having a depth such that when the reactor contains molten liquid hydrostatic pressure of the molten liquid is at least about 0.5 atm as measured proximal the bottom of the reactor. A plurality of horizontally disposed electrodes, which may be offset from one another in a vertical and/or horizontal direction, may also be used in accordance with the system to provide selective heating gradients within the molten liquid.

Abstract: A cermet comprises a binding phase made of a binding metal including Co and/or Ni. The binding phase is 5 to 30 mass %. The cermet further comprises a plurality of hard particles bound each other with the binding phase. The hard particles comprise core-containing structure particles having cores and shells both including TiCN. The core-containing structure particles comprise first core-containing structure particles of which shells contain the binding metal and second core-containing structure particles of which cores and shells both contain the binding metal.

Abstract: A process for the production of ferro-nickel or nickel matte from a product liquor solution containing at least nickel, cobalt, iron and acid soluble impurities, said process including the steps of: (a) contacting the product liquor solution (7) containing the nickel, cobalt, iron and acid soluble impurities with an ion exchange resin (8), wherein the resin selectively absorbs nickel and iron from the solution leaving the cobalt and the acid soluble impurities in the raffinate (9); (b) stripping the nickel and iron from the resin with a sulfuric acid solution to produce an eluate (11) containing nickel and iron; (c) neutralising the eluate to precipitate a mixed nickel iron hydroxide product (13); and (d) reducing and smelting the mixed nickel iron hydroxide product to produce ferro-nickel (29) or nickel matte (24).

Abstract: A drive socket for a male threaded fastener includes three rounded lobes of equal radius which are located equidistant from the center of the fastener and 120° apart from each other. The drive socket also includes three flat surfaces, each flat surface being located opposite one of the lobes and equidistant from the center of the fastener. Another embodiment of a drive socket includes a first set of three lobes and a second set of three lobes, each lobe being of equal radius and equidistant from the center of the fastener. The lobes of the first set are 120° apart and the lobes of the second set are also 120° apart and 60° apart from the lobes of the first set. Each of the lobes of the first set includes a flat surface which is adjacent and tangential to the radius portion of the lobe.

Abstract: A gas valve key is provided having a handle; a longitudinal shaft attached to one end of the handle; and a socket attached to another end of the shaft. The socket has a plurality of cascaded valve stem receiving cavities formed within the socket. Each of the plurality of receiving cavities has successively reduced dimensions, including a first largest cavity forming an opening on one end of the socket. The plurality of cascaded receiving cavities are adapted to receive a valve stem of differing dimensions.

Abstract: A fastener placement system for placement of screws into bone structure during a medical procedure comprises a power driven screw driver, a fastener carrier system with a series of fasteners temporarily attached thereto and an elongated band structure carried by the fastener carrier system for positioning and advancing the individual fasteners of the series of medical fasteners in a controlled manner to a position to receive a driving tip on the powered screw driver. The head of the fastener and the tip of the screw driver have complementary structures which allow the screw head to be simultaneously grasped by the driver tip and the fastener to be driven in a rotary manner for placement into the bone structure.

Abstract: In an apparatus that includes a head, spindle, and a handle, the handle is rotatably fastened to the head by the spindle. The handle and head mate at an interface. The apparatus further includes a head axial bore offset from the spindle and configured to occupy a portion of the head and a handle axial bore offset from the spindle and configured to occupy a portion of the handle, the handle axial bore being configured to receive a torque limiting insert, wherein in response to the head being at a first rotational conformation relative to the handle, the head axial bore and handle axial bore is disposed in cooperative alignment to allow the torque limiting insert to transect the interface and enter the head axial bore. The head and the handle are rotationally coupled via the torque limiting insert. The head and the handle are rotationally uncoupled in response to a shear force being applied across the interface that exceeds a shear limit for the torque limiting insert.

Abstract: A torque-limiting mechanism is provided for use in a variety of torque-applying tools. The mechanism includes a handle defining a housing in which are disposed a slip gear and a fixed gear. The fixed gear is attached to the housing while the slip gear is attached to drive body extending outwardly from the housing and engageable with an item to be turned utilizing the tool. The slip gear and the fixed gear are connected by ball bearings disposed within recesses located on each gear that are pressed into the recesses by a force exerted on the gears by a number of spring members disposed between an enclosed end of the housing and the fixed gear. The amount of force exerted by the springs on the gears can be varied as necessary, thereby allowing the amount of torque required to enable the slip gear to move with respect to the fixed gear to be set where desired.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with a tool tip. The actuator provides for variable control of a rotation of the tool tip about an axis parallel to a y-direction transversely across the work piece for use in making microstructures in the work piece.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with a tool tip. The actuator provides for independent and variable control of the movement of the tool tip in an x-direction into the work piece and in a z-direction laterally along the work piece for use in making microstructures in the work piece.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with a tool tip. The actuator provides for variable control of the movement of the tool tip in an x-direction into the work piece at two simultaneously independent speeds for use in making microstructures in the work piece.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with a tool tip. The actuator provides for variable control of the movement of the tool tip in a z-direction laterally along the work piece, while maintaining the tool tip at a substantially constant position in an x-direction into the work piece, for use in making microstructures in the work piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to on-car brake lathes configured for resurfacing brake rotor components, and in particular, to improved on-car brake lathes configured with a drive system for controlling a rotational direction of an output spindle during a brake rotor resurfacing procedure.

Abstract: A method of cutting a cellular shade and a cutting machine thereof mainly applicable for cutting an assembled cellular shade to a certain size is provided. The cutting method includes providing an assembled cellular shade; providing a cutting machine having a sawing mechanism and a chopping mechanism; pulling out beams of the cellular shade, such that the beams and a cellular piece are staggered, and performing a beam cutting operation; and pulling out the cellular piece, such that the cellular piece and the beams are staggered, and performing a cellular piece chopping operation. The cutting machine mainly includes a table with at least one cutting work area disposed thereon. Using the assembly feature of the cellular shade, the beams and the cellular piece are staggered for a small distance temporarily.

Abstract: A system for stopping a spinning table saw blade is comprised of a pin assembly disposed adjacent to a saw blade assembly for stopping a spinning saw blade. A receiving block is disposed on a side of the saw blade opposing the pin assembly for receiving the tip of the pin assembly. A driving assembly is coupled to the pin assembly for driving the pin assembly into the spinning saw blade into the receiving block. Finally, a sensing assembly is coupled to at least one of the saw blade assembly and the driving assembly for sensing encroachment of a user's hand in a pre-defined zone. In use, upon sensing a user's hand the sensing assembly signals the driving assembly to stop the spinning saw blade by driving the pin assembly through the saw blade and into the receiving block.

Abstract: A feed mechanism for a food slicing machine. The feed mechanism is capable of dual configurations: gripper mode and continuous feed mode. The apparatus has dual conveyors that can feed food products continuously, and a gripper mechanism that can feed food products reciprocatingly. Before engaging the continuous mode, the gripper mechanism is driven to an end of the machine and then a drive belt, which a jaw clamps during the gripper mode, is released. The dual, opposing conveyors then feed the food product that rolls to them by gravity over a moveable roller frame extending beneath the gripper mechanism. During gripper mode, the upper conveyor can be removed or raised out of the way, and the moveable roller frame is positioned just beneath the gripper. The gripper jaw clamps the drive belt and the gripper is driven in a reciprocal manner over the lower conveyor.