Abstract: A method of paving includes sensing values indicative of a material feed demand of a surface to be paved, and depositing material onto the surface. An electronic controller is configured to generate a control signal corresponding with a feed forward term associated with an expected change in the material feed demand. The method also includes controlling depositing material onto the surface responsive to the control signal. A machine such as a paving machine includes a control system in control communication with a material feed system and having an electronic controller configured to determine an expected material feed demand and responsively output material feed rate control signals to the feed apparatus to control depositing material onto the surface.

Abstract: The inventive arrangement of motorised floating mobile systems (7; 107; 207) for moving mooring booms (4A to 4E) for boats B and floating vessels in inner harbours (P), in order to translationally move said booms (4A to 4E) along a trajectory perpendicular thereto, in such a way that a manoeuvring space for the boats (B) and floating vessels is arranged between at least two adjacent booms (4; 4A to 4E), whereas the other spaces between booms are closed for manoeuvring.

Abstract: A system for harvesting energy from wave oscillation includes an energy harvesting vessel and, possibly, a transport vessel. The energy harvesting vessel can have multiple hulls disposed in parallel with wave channels therebetween for receiving incoming waves. Multiple bobber devices can be disposed in series within each wave channel to absorb energy from incoming waves. Reciprocating movement of buoyant float heads of the bobber devices can be converted to electrical energy by a hydraulic engine and a generator. The electrical energy can power an electrolyzer to separate supplied water into hydrogen and oxygen. Once harvested, the hydrogen and oxygen can be transferred between storage tanks on the energy harvesting vessel and the transport vessel for transport and usage. A horizontal movement sea anchor can resist undesired horizontal movement, and a vertical movement sea anchor can resist undesired vertical movement.

Abstract: A canal lock system for recirculating water between a reservoir and canal lock that uses air pressure to change the water level in the canal lock. The canal lock system comprises at least one canal lock, at least one reservoir for holding recirculated water connected to the bottom of the at least one canal lock, and at least one air pump connected to the at least one reservoir for pressurizing the at least one reservoir with air to force the water into the at least one lock to thereby change a first water level in the at least one canal lock to a higher second water level, wherein the at least one reservoir maintains a constant volume and wherein the at least one reservoir is depressurized to thereby change the second water level to a lower third water level.

Abstract: An automatic trip gate for installation in a gate support structure at a bank of an impounded body of water. The automatic trip gate controls a release of an overflow of water through the gate support structure upon the occurrence of an overflow event. The automatic trip gate includes a plate supported by a hinge assembly that attaches to the support structure. A trough attached to the plate catches and retains overflow water. When the level of overflow water in the trough reaches a tipping level, the plate pivots from a substantially vertical orientation wherein the impounded body of water is maintained behind the plate, to a tipped position wherein the impounded body of water is released o through the gate support. A plunge pool is located below the automatic trip gate that absorbs the energy imparted by the plate when tripped.

Abstract: A fluent material confinement system configured to receive a granular fluent material to form a temporary barrier structure is disclosed, wherein the fluent material confinement system includes a plurality strips, the plurality of strips including a plurality of lengthwise strips and a plurality of widthwise strips coupled with each other to define a plurality of open cells, wherein the plurality of lengthwise strips includes at least one wider lengthwise strip configured to extend into cells of a next-lowest fluent material confinement system when the fluent material confinement system is stacked on the next-lowest fluent material confinement system, and a stacking error indicator associated with the wider lengthwise strip, wherein the stacking error indicator is configured to be effective in low visibility conditions to indicate to a user a location of an error in stacking of the fluent material confinement system on the next-lowest fluent material confinement system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a covering construction in a flexible device for covering heaped or stacked material, in particular for the aerobic treatment of organic-containing waste, for example residual waste or domestic refuse, in a compost heap. The covering construction has a cover which comprises a number of support elements which can be filled with at least one fluid and are connected to one another at least in part, and also at least one waterproof and gas-permeable sheet which is connected to the support elements. The device forms an erected state and a lowered state, depending on whether the support elements are filled or not. The sheet covers the material and undergoes a raising and lowering process via the filling and emptying of the support elements.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for installation of an underwater structure on the sea floor, said sea floor being covered with particles capable of being driven in suspension in the water above said sea floor, the mounting of said underwater installation capable of being implemented by an underwater robot driven by propulsion means, said propulsion means being capable of displacing the sea floor water and said suspended particles around said installation; said assembly comprising means (22, 26) for covering said sea floor surrounding said installation with a protective blanket (10) adapted to confine said particles on said sea floor.

Abstract: The floating platform of the invention is intended for supporting industrial, commercial, cultural, and dwelling structures and is suitable for deployment in shallow as well as in deep waters, The platform is assembled from prefabricated hollow structural elements in such a way that the unified center of masses of the loads that consist of a plurality of arbitrarily distributed loads of different masses supported by the platform is always maintained in the same position whereby the platform is always maintained in a horizontally counterbalanced position. This is achieved by locally adjusting the buoyancy of the structural elements. Furthermore, the loads are positioned on the platform so that moments created by these loads relative to the aforementioned unified center of masses are equal. This allows maintaining the loads on the platform in equilibrium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rock bolts which may be used in mining applications. The rock bolt of this invention includes a mechanical anchoring arrangement to facilitate retaining the rock bolt in a borehole, and also a drill bit to enable self drilling of the rock bolt. Rotation of the rock bolt about an axis of the rock bolt in a first direction causes the drill bit to drill into rock and to create a borehole to receive the rock bolt. Subsequently, rotation in the opposite direction actuates a mechanical anchoring arrangement to anchor rock bolt.

Abstract: The Earthquake Defense Vibrotechnology for a definite local area comprises an underground structure of vibroset-kits placed in casing-well units. Vibrosets generate mechanical operating response-vibrations and effectively transmit them to elastic layers of ground for instant seismic waves damping by closed vibro-cage, formed by vibro-frequentative shields, closed-loop walls, and closed guards, which are shaped under protected area. Vibrosets are automatically and directly controlled by vibrosensors for operation within 1.5-2 seconds after seismic waves of definite magnitude start and stop when earthquake ends. The frequentative interactions with forced superposition of generated response-vibrations and seismic waves provide their destructive interference, and thus effective damping. The amplitudes of seismic waves become about 5 times reduced, and calmed down to safe levels until dangerous shocks end.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for moving and placing in hard to reach locations granular and other particulate material such as sand, gravel, earth and similar materials. The system includes an improved auger for moving the material and an improved rotary airlock mechanism designed to withstand the abrasive action of the particulate material and at the same time move the material several hundred feet through a flexible conduit for placement in a pre-designated location. A system and apparatus is also disclosed for transporting on one vehicle all of the devices needed at a remote site for operation the particulate placement system, including a front loader.

Abstract: A pneumatic conveyor apparatus includes a separation chamber with an input port in a wall thereof. A vacuum duct has an output end connected to the input port. An auger discharge conveyor has a lower auger intake opening in a bottom portion of the separation chamber. A suction device creates an air stream flowing from the intake end of the vacuum duct through the input port into the separation chamber, and out through an upper portion of the separation chamber. A housing connects the input port to a first portion of the auger intake opening, and a screen covers a second portion of the auger intake opening such that the air stream flows from the input port into the first portion of the auger intake opening and flows out of the second portion of the auger intake opening through the screen into the separation chamber.

Abstract: In a first aspect, the invention is related to a cutting tool for parting and grooving operations of the kind comprising a coupling part (1), which is intended for mounting the cutting tool in a machine tool, and a tool head (2) detachably connected to the coupling part. The tool head comprises a basic holder part (8) and, joined to the basic holder part, a blade part (9), in the front portion of which an insert pocket is formed, in which a cutting insert (11) is fastenable. The cutting tool also comprises means for supplying cooling agent to the cutting insert. Characterizing for the invention is that said cooling agent supplying means include a tube member (24), which is mounted in a recess, which is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the blade part (9) and arranged in the tool head (2), the tube member having an inlet for connection to a cooling agent source and an outlet for leading the cooling agent in a direction towards the cutting insert (11).

Abstract: The inventions include a two- or four-cycle internal combustion engine constructed with a simple inventive coupling, and coupling drive mechanism, which provides for a combined engine, coupling and coupling drive mechanisms in an inventive form of a hand-held power source. In a broader form, the inventions include the portable power source and a system of couplingably attachable manually-controlled, e.g., hand-held, drive assemblies and toolheads, which when coupled to the power source is driven at the attachments first means for receiving mechanical energy from the crankshaft. Functional attachment may include structure into which the power sources are inserted or mounted to drive. The functional attachments are hand-held power tools but for the power source, and include reciprocal coupling mechanism for mating with power source coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: There is provided a device for the connection of transport apparatuses, in particular a twistlock, which has an elongate central portion and two lock members for engagement into corner fitments of the transport apparatuses. The two lock members respectively co-operate with the ends of the central portion in such a way that the two lock members are adapted to be displaceable along the longitudinal axis of the central portion. In that respect the invention is based on the realization that, with fundamentally identical mechanical requirements as on the state of the art, the range of use of the device according to the invention is substantially dependent on the length of the central portion. The length of the central portion determines the adjustment range of the device.

Abstract: A vehicle article carrier system employing a pair of support rails adapted to be secured to the sidewalls of a bed of a pick-up truck. Attached to the sidewalls are a pair of tie-down assemblies that can be fixedly secured at various points along each of the support rails. A load bar assembly is also included that can be quickly and easily attached to and detached from the tie-down assemblies. When the load bar is not in use, the tie-down assemblies can be used in connection with external bungee cords, nylon straps or other fastening implements to help restrain articles within the bed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A load indicating fastener comprising a load indicator and a fastener body. The load indicator comprises an annular body defining a through hole having a minimum diameter and a plurality of protuberances integral with a first face of the annular body and a corresponding plurality of indentations in a second face of the annular body opposite from the first face. The fastener body comprises a series of threads, a head defining a contact surface, and a shank depending from the contact surface. The shank includes a first portion having a first outside diameter less than the through hole minimum diameter such that the load indicator is received on the shank first portion and a second portion including at least one radially extending member having a second outside diameter greater than the through hole minimum diameter such that the load indicator is retained on the fastener body thereby.

Abstract: A self-tapping and self-polishing blind setting rivet assembly comprises a rivet body having a tubular sleeve and a flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel that may have a weakened area to allow detachment upon application of sufficient axial force to the shank. The axial force also sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The mandrel shank may be terminated in a screw tip. This screw tip punctures, spreads, self-taps, and self-polishes an aperture in the work pieces through which the rivet sleeve passes. The mandrel's shank may have a weakened area of reduced diameter adjacent to the screw tip that allows detachment of shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force causes the tapered shoulder section of the screw tip to compress and deform the rivet sleeve setting the rivet.

Abstract: A device for sealing an opening in a structural member and/or for sealing a plurality of openings in overlapping members, or for hanging an object on a wall. The device includes a deformable member having a substantially cylindrical stem and a flange at a first end of the stem. In some embodiments the deformable member is constructed of a compressible material that has good sealing capabilities. The stem is configured to extend through at least one opening in the at least one structural member such that the flange abuts a surface of the structural member. A reinforcing sleeve extends around the stem and provides a protective barrier between the at least one structural member and the stem. The sleeve may be constructed of a relatively hard and durable material such as a polymer, a metal or a ceramic. In some embodiments the sleeve is substantially cylindrical with at least one tab extending from a lower end thereof. In some other embodiments the sleeve includes a flange at an upper end.

Abstract: An adjustable drop-in concrete anchor includes a substantially cylindrical tubular base, the base having a lower end portion having a plurality of longitudinally extending slots defining a plurality of longitudinally extending expansion walls having a wall thickness greater than a wall thickness of the base above the lower end portion, and having an internally threaded upper end portion. The anchor includes an expander plug having at least portion having an outside diameter slightly less than an inside diameter of the base above the lower end portion and greater than an inside diameter of the base at the lower end portion. An adjustment insert disk has external threads extending around at least part of an outer circumferential surface thereof, the external threads mating with the internally threaded upper end portion of the base, and having a slot extending from a portion of the circumferential surface to at least a central axis thereof.

Abstract: An article for retaining nuts used for secure attachment of an object to a supporting structure. The article includes a connector extending between a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first nut retainer for a nut used to secure a first bolt passing through the supporting structure for attachment of the object to the supporting structure and the second housing includes a second nut retainer for a nut used to secure a second bolt passing through the supporting structure for attachment of the object to the supporting structure.

Abstract: A linch pin for retaining a hitch pin in engagement. The linch pin has a top portion with primary retaining member; a body portion connected to the primary retaining member and having a distal bottom portion wherein the distal bottom portion has a means for engaging a secondary retaining member to prevent the linch pin from inadvertently disengaging from the hitch pin.

Abstract: A spring-pressurizing unit includes a pair of screw members which are respectively formed with male and female screws to be screwed to each other and in which after the male and female screws are fastened to each other, a shaft having a predetermined length is formed, a spring disposed as to be wound around the shaft, a pressing member which is disposed on one end of the spring and which is pressed toward the spring after the pair of screw member are fastened to each other, thereby compressing the spring, and a support member which supports the pressing member in a state where the pressing member compresses the spring.

Abstract: An anti-seizing composition that facilitates securing fasteners in an assembly, e.g., a nail that is driven by a hammer or a threaded nail or screw that is screwed into a coupling, a nut, or a building block, etc. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sufficient amount of boron nitride, which upon application on the contact surface of the fastener, allows the fastener to be quickly secured without seizing and/or galling. The invention further relates to a method for securing fasteners in an assembly by applying an effective amount of boron nitride powder composition onto the contact surface of the fasteners, i.e., the pointed end or the threaded surface of the shank.

Abstract: A fastening structure includes a bolt, a fastened member, and gasket material. The fastened member has a bolthole into which the bolt is screwed, and a communication hole that extends from the bolthole to a space other than the bolthole. At least a part of a gap between a thread of the bolt and a thread of the bolthole, and at least a part of the communication hole are filled with the gasket material.

Abstract: A rivet setting device for setting a self-tapping rivet in a work piece includes a rotatable head for rotating a self-tapping rivet to form a hole in the work piece and a shank retracting assembly for compressing and spreading the hollow body of the self-tapping rivet, allowing the head of the self-tapping rivet to detach from the shank upon application of a predetermined tensile force. The rotatable head comprises a clutch having a body enclosing a plurality of bearings circumferentially located around the shank, for gripping the shank. The clutch is formed with a plurality of tapered channels for urging the bearings into engagement with the shank upon rotation of the clutch.

Abstract: A fastener element (16) has a head section (18), a threaded shank section (17) with threads (20) at a pitch and a distal end section (22). A retention device (24) is secured to the distal end section and is engageable with a fastener receiving member (14).

Abstract: A method of tightening a fastener having a driving head that includes two or more superimposed non-circular enclosed recesses, at least one of the recesses having a different diameter or shape from the other(s).

Abstract: A chiplessly thread-forming screw has a stem (11) at one end of which a tip (13) is provided and at another end of which a head (14) is provided, and which has a pointed conical section (21) extending from the tip (13) in a direction of the head (14), a cylindrical section (25) arranged between the first pointed section (21) and the head (14), a first cambered section (22) adjoining the pointed conical section (21) in the direction of the head, and a second cambered section (24) arranged between the first cambered section (22) and the cylindrical section (25) and an outer surface (16) of which has a second curvature radius (R2) unequal to the first curvature radius (R1) of the outer surface (12) of the first cambered section (21).

Abstract: A screw with two threads having different orientations is disclosed. The screw having a flat surface at a bottom side of the screw head; an annular recess being formed in the flat surface and around the screw rod; an upper thread formed at an upper portion of the screw rod; and a lower thread connected to the upper thread and formed on a lower portion of the screw rod and the tapered portion; a thread pitch of the lower thread being equal to that of the upper thread; an outer diameter of the lower thread on the screw rod being equal to that of the upper thread. Furthermore, each of upper thread and lower thread has a triangular cross section; and the slope angle of an upper side of each of the upper thread and lower thread is greater than that of the lower side of the respective one of the upper thread and lower thread.

Abstract: Fastening device for fastening a component B to a component A with automatic compensation of tolerances in the spacing between the two components, comprising a base unit 2 which consists of a blind rivet nut 12 which may be secured to the component A, a threaded adjusting nut 10 and a sleeve-shaped retainer 14 which receives the threaded adjusting nut 10 and connects said threaded adjusting nut to the blind rivet nut 12, an adjusting unit 4 which consists of a threaded sleeve 40, a locating plate 38 and a driving bush 36 which connects the threaded sleeve 40 and the locating plate 38, the threaded sleeve 40 of the adjusting unit 4 being able to be screwed into the threaded adjusting nut 10 of the base unit 2 via a first thread pairing G1 of a first thread direction, and a fastening screw 8 which may be screwed into the blind rivet nut secured to the component A via a second thread pairing G2 of an opposing second thread direction, and forms with the driving bush 36 a releasable coupled connection in order to

Abstract: An arrangement and method for producing an adhesive-bound, printed item composed of a number of printed products. A circulating conveyor includes a conveying track and a plurality of space-apart conveying units driven along the conveying track, wherein along a first conveying section of the circulating conveying printed products are gathered into loose book blocks in the conveying units which are positioned transverse to the conveying direction and in a reclined position that is inclined counter to the conveying direction. The circulating conveyor includes an additional conveying section to which the book blocks are supplied from the first conveying section for being conveyed to an adhesive binder. The additional conveying section is operative to accelerate the conveying units so that a divisional spacing between the book blocks is increased, and to pivot the conveying units so that the book blocks are moved to an upright position.

Abstract: An image forming system including an image forming apparatus and a book binding apparatus, the image forming system includes: a first detection section which detects maximum and minimum book-body sheet length in the bundle of the book-body sheets; a second detection section which detects a thickness of the bundle of the book-body sheets; a third detection section which detects a cover sheet length; a selection section to select whether the cover sheet length is determined based on the maximum book-body sheet length or on the minimum book-body sheet length; a calculation section which calculates a cutting amount of the cover sheet according to the selection; a trimming section which cuts the cover sheet based on the calculated cutting amount; and a book binding section which encases the bundle of sheets of the book-body with the U-shaped cover sheet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning and supporting the work platform of a mobile workover rig is disclosed. The work platform of the preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a unique support structure and automated positioning system for positioning the work platform at the desired height above the wellhead equipment. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a specialized automated “pinning” system that secures the work platform at the desired height. Additionally, the present invention utilizes one or more support cylinders to position and support the work platform in the horizontal position over the wellhead equipment. The automated positioning and pinning system of the present invention is a unique system that significantly reduces the time required to position the work platform of a mobile workover rig in the operating position, as well as significantly reduces the risk of injury to rig personnel assisting in the positioning operations.

Abstract: A method for lifting, stacking or otherwise manipulating a length of pipe is provided which includes the steps of providing a longitudinally orientated base frame; providing a movable carriage supported on the base frame, and providing a pipe lifting structure mounted to the carriage for independently supporting a length of pipe in a longitudinal position with respect to the base frame. The pipe lifting structure has first and second telescopically extendable lifting arm assemblies that are pivotally mounted to a longitudinally orientated pipe trough for supporting a length of pipe in the pipe trough. A means for pivotally raising and lowering the lifting arm assemblies and thereby said pipe trough and support length of pipe is provided. The method includes providing means for pivotally raising and lowering the lifting arm assemblies remotely located from the pipe lifting structure. Hydraulic cylinders and rams are provided to move the lifting structure.

Abstract: A vacuum transport chamber has a transport robot arrangement. A processing arrangement has at least one processing station communicating by at least one workpiece pass-through opening with the vacuum transport chamber. A loadlock arrangement communicates by at least one workpiece pass-through opening with an atmosphere outside the vacuum transport chamber and the processing arrangement. One single loadlock and processing tower is formed by the processing arrangement and the loadlock arrangement being arranged vertically on upon the other.

Abstract: System for the non invasive control of the tightness condition of apparatus, in particular of the constancy of said condition of m homogenous series, each one of n apparatus, which in the absence of said pressure constancy would have not acceptable, not uniform characteristics and performances, especially of electronic mechanical, hydraulic and similar apparatus. The system includes (a) a first sub system including a pneumatic chamber, set at a sampling reference pressure, for the pressure control of each one of said n apparatus of each one of said m homogenous series; (b) a second sub system of treatment and feeding of pneumatic fluid to said chamber in order to support and stabilize said reference pressure; and (c) a third sub system of comparison and detection of undesired deviations over said reference pressure, of the detected pressure in the chamber occupied, on turn, by each one of the n apparatus of each of the m series.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for clamping a stack of trays that allows automation and prevents distribution of particles or foreign materials during a semiconductor fabrication process. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame body surrounding the stack of trays, a plurality of belt drums, and a hook. Each belt drum is attached to one side of the frame body has a belt and spiral spring. The belt is structured to securely surround the stack of trays using the elastic tension of the spiral spring member mounted in the belt drum. The hook is structured to be rotatably connected to the frame body and slid under a bottom surface of the stack of trays to secure the stack of trays.

Abstract: An apparatus having a plurality of test units (520), a loading transport unit (510) transporting a plurality of electronic devices from a customer tray (4C) to a test tray (4T) before being loaded in a test unit, and a classifying transport unit (530) transporting a plurality of electronic devices from a test tray while classifying them to customer trays in accordance with test results, the loading transport unit being provided at least at a frontmost stage of a plurality of test units, the classifying transport unit being provided at least at a rearmost stage of the plurality of test units, the test tray being successively conveyed from the frontmost stage to the rearmost stage of the plurality of test units in the state carrying electronic devices and returned from the rearmost stage test unit to the frontmost stage test unit.

Abstract: A gripper for containers, in particular for those having at least partially a circular cross section, such as bottles, the gripper having a first, a second and a third swiveling lever which can grip a container in a first, a second and a third position, respectively, whereby the first swiveling lever has an operating arm which is used for operating the gripper and whereby the first swiveling lever is linked to the second swiveling lever and the first swiveling lever is linked to the third swiveling lever and the container can be held by gripping it with the three swiveling levers in the three positions.

Abstract: A loading assembly is provided that is configured to load transport containers with bulk material quickly and efficiently. A container support assembly is also provided that facilitate alignment and stable support of the container throughout loading. In use, a load bin of the loading assembly is inserted and retracted relative to the container by a drive mechanism. The barrier assembly confines the contents of the load bin in the container while the bin is retracted, allowing the contents of the bin to remain within the container upon removal of the bin. The container support assembly includes left and right ramps disposed along side the container. The ramps each include a support surface having an increasing height differential with reference to the ground from the distal end to the proximal end. The support assembly further includes an interface assembly configured to attach to the container and to engage the support surfaces of the left and the right ramps to distribute load onto the ramps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a loading compartment floor for a motor vehicle, with a conveyor system for loading and unloading a loading compartment of the motor vehicle, comprising a drive roller and a guide roller as well as a conveyor belt endlessly circulated around the latter. Disposed in the pulley regions of the conveyor belt is a sensor for controlling the drive roller. The loading compartment floor is disposed above a depression for a spare wheel and is mounted in the loading compartment by means of a bearing part so as to be displaceable between an open position releasing the depression and a closed position covering the depression.

Abstract: A waste hauling system comprises a receptacle for holding waste, a drive system including a wheel for moving the receptacle and a drive motor mechanically coupled to the wheel, a power source configured to drive the motor, a sensor for receiving a signal for operating the drive system, and a remote device including a transmitter for sending the signal received by the sensor.

Abstract: An accessory is mounted on the rear end of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) to pull logs and the like out of areas that are not accessible to trucks or other such vehicles. The accessory is a winch that is mounted on the ATV via the hitch attachment of the ATV. A brace extends from the rear end of the ATV to support the winch. A pulley system is attached to the winch whereby a log or the like is attached to the ATV. A counterweight is also mounted on the ATV.

Abstract: A method for changing the direction of motion of a pallet moving on wheels at an end of a travelator. The method comprises moving the pallet in a traveling direction at a first level, positioning a supporting element in alignment to receive a wheel of the pallet using a positioning device, positively guiding a trailing end of the pallet from the first level to a second level different than the first level by supporting the wheel of the pallet with the supporting element, and moving the pallet in a return direction at the second level. The pallet maintains a substantially constant orientation during the change of direction of motion.

Abstract: The invention relates to stacking and transport vehicle for container transshipment facilities and container warehouses, consisting of the vehicle frame with wheels, drive units, a telescoping lifting arm with a hydraulic cylinder between the vehicle and the lifting arm, and a driver's cabin, whereby the one side of the telescoping lifting arm is disposed in a bearing block, above the front wheel, so as to pivot on an articulation; the hydraulic cylinders are disposed between the vehicle and the telescoping lifting arm, approximately in the center of the vehicle; a clear space is situated in the rear region of the vehicle, with the center of gravity above the wheels, in which space containers can be transported, hanging from the spreader, wherein the vehicle is provided with a spreader with twist locks for grasping containers having different dimensions; the one side of the telescoping lifting arm is disposed so as to pivot in a bearing block vertically above the front wheel, on an articulation; the hydraulic

Abstract: A mobile lift device having a load moving device capable of engaging a load is provided. The mobile lift device includes one or more systems for stabilizing the mobile lift device during operation of the load moving device. According to one exemplary embodiment, the mobile lift device is a heavy duty wrecker having a rotatable boom assembly. The heavy duty wrecker comprises a front outrigger system for stabilizing the wrecker during operation of the boom assembly. The front outrigger system comprises a pair of outriggers that form a generally criss-cross configuration when in an extended or stabilizing position.

Abstract: Devices and methods are presented for elevating seat devices. The device allows a vertical and forward motion of a seat from a first position to a second position. Such motion more resembles a natural body motion during the standing motion. A similar but converse motion is also possible with movement from a standing position to a sitting position.

Abstract: An axial flow turbine motor is provided which includes a rotor with a peripheral row of drive blades and a peripheral band-shaped wall element radially clamped against the tops of the drive blades, and a housing with at least one pressure medium inlet nozzle and an annular inner surface surrounding the rotor drive blades and the wall element, wherein the wall element is arranged to withstand centrifugal forces and uphold its clamping engagement with the drive blades at rotor speed levels up to a predetermined speed level, but to expand and loosen its clamping engagement with the drive blades at speed levels above the predetermined speed level, thereby moving into contact with the annular surface and interfering with the rotational movement of the rotor so as to prevent the rotor from reaching hazardous high speed levels.