Abstract: Batch pasteurizers are disclosed for processing milk, colostrum and other dairy products. The pasteurizers comprise inner drums to contain the processed liquid, an outer drum surrounding same and providing an annular space for retaining a heating fluid (heated by an electrical heater), a helical coil to carry cooling fluid through the heating fluid, a motorized pump or impeller to agitate the treated liquid to optimize heat transfer, and a control system to switch the heater on and off, actuate cooling liquid flow and optionally, at least partially drain the heating fluid to provide a temperature/time profile and close temperature tolerance, all of which produce pasteurized products with adequate levels of immunoglobulins to provide newborn animals with sufficient immune function.

Abstract: A bale set-down system and method for setting down bales from an agricultural baling press onto a field includes placing down of at least one bale on a ground, and setting down at least one another bale in a direct vicinity of the first mentioned bale that has already been placed on the ground.

Abstract: A slide of a press machine is driven by composite thrust of thrust of an electric (servo) motor SM (via a screw/nut mechanism from the electric motor) and thrust of hydraulic cylinders SYL1, SYL2 to which pressure oil is supplied from a constant, high pressure source. A slide control device controls the electric motor SM and the hydraulic cylinders SYL1, SYL2, based on a slide position signal and a motor angular velocity signal, and at the same time, makes the hydraulic cylinder SYL1 work as a pump during a period when slide load is small, charging pressure oil to the constant, high pressure source by using the thrust transferred from the electric motor to the hydraulic cylinder SYL1 through the screw/nut mechanism and the slide.

Abstract: An arrangement for transferring information/structures to wafers uses a stamp on which the information/structures to be transferred have been applied as elevated structures. The wafer is fixed on a chuck and is provided with a plastically deformable auxiliary patterning layer. In various implementations, the dimensions of the stamp approximately correspond to those of the wafer, the stamp is provided with the elevated structures essentially over the whole area, and/or the stamp and the wafer are in each case provided with mutually assigned pairs of alignment marks in such a way that the stamp can be positioned in a predetermined position on the wafer by means of an infrared positioning system and can be pressed into the plastically deformable auxiliary patterning layer.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a process for producing a marking on a substrate. Substrates marked in that way are applied to documents such as for example credit cards, personal identity cards or banknotes as security features to provide protection from forgery. Embodiments of those security features have diffractive or holographic structures. The production of the markings was hitherto effected by shaping from a mold. A change in the marking is possible by changing the mole, which is time-consuming. The new apparatus and the new process are intended to permit the production of individualized markings on a substrate, at a low level of apparatus expenditure.

Abstract: A stencil printing machine includes a drum on which a stencil sheet is mounted, and a pressure roller which presses a print sheet fed between the drum and the pressure roller and rotates together with the drum. The print sheet is fed from an upstream side of the pressure roller in a conveying direction, an image is transferred from the stencil sheet onto the fed print sheet in a process where the print sheet passes between the drum and the pressure roller, and the print sheet on which the image is transferred is discharged to a downstream side of the pressure roller in the conveying direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flexographic printing master comprising the steps of: (a) providing an ink-receiver surface; (b) jetting a curable jettable fluid on the ink-receiver surface characterized in that the curable jettable fluid comprises at least one photo-initiator, at least one monofunctional monomer, at least 5 wt % of a polyfunctional monomer or oligomer and at least 5 wt % of a plasticizer both based on the total weight of the curable jettable liquid capable of realizing a layer after curing having an elongation at break of at least 5%, a storage modulus E? smaller than 200 MPa at 30 Hz and a volumetric shrinkage smaller than 10%.

Abstract: A printing plate cartridge for a press including a housing having an old printing compartment for holding a printing plate to be removed during a printing plate change and a new printing plate compartment for holding a printing plate to be mounted on a form cylinder of a press during a printing plate change. A printing plate to be mounted on the form cylinder is removable from the new printing plate compartment via a first opening for feeding to the form cylinder during a printing plate changing operation. A printing plate to be removed from the form cylinder is capable of being fed to the old printing plate compartment via the first opening during a printing plate changing operation.

Abstract: To modify an existing printing press from its original length/cut off to a different cut off, a sub-frame may be mounted on an existing frame of a printing press. The sub-frame permits the relocation of bearing supports for various printing cylinders, such as, for example, the plate cylinders and blanket cylinders. In addition to mounting the sub-frame on the existing frame, new plate and blanket cylinders having different sizes than the plate and blanket cylinders used in the existing printing press may be mounted in the sub-frame to provide different printing lengths/cut offs. Suitable sleeves, such as the eccentric mounting sleeves may be provided as necessary in order to mount the cylinders to the sub-frame.

Abstract: A shaft coupling device for coupling a first shaft and a second shaft together includes a grip unit to be attached to the first shaft and including a grip portion configured to grip the second shaft, the grip portion having an end with notches of a length being parallel with an axial direction of the first shaft. The shaft coupling device also includes a grip force acting unit to be attached to the second shaft and configured to cause a grip force for gripping the second shaft to act on the grip portion by moving the grip portion in a radial direction of the second shaft.

Abstract: Provided is a fixture assembly for printing image graphics on a slat set of a window blind. The slat set is comprised of a plurality of substantially identically configured slats. Each one of the slats has a slat length and a slat width. The fixture assembly comprises a horizontally extending panel having an upper panel surface with opposed panel ends and opposed panel sides respectively defining a panel length and a panel width. The fixture assembly further comprises a plurality of substantially identically configured elongate inserts mounted on the upper panel surface in parallel spaced relation to one another. Each one of the inserts is configured to receive and support one of the slats in a generally horizontal orientation. The inserts are spaced complementary to the slat width such that the slats are supported on the inserts in abutting contact with one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support (1) for functional planes used for a magnetic levitation track. The stator packets (11) comprised in the track are suspended in a particularly compact and production-friendly manner on a stator beam (9), the stator packet being connected to the stator beam (9, 10) via borings (15) that are disposed therein and holding bolts (16, 38) which penetrate said borings (15). The stator packets (11) can be secured in a redundant manner vial additional suspensions (30, . . . , 34) and/or by creating a non-positive connection between adjacent stator packets (11) by providing the faces of the stator packets (11), which face the direction of travel, with a profile.

Abstract: A diesel-electric locomotive includes a diesel engine which is connected to a generator. A cable originates from the generator to supply electrical power to a drive unit. An additional cable originates from the generator to supply electrical power to secondary appliances. The additional cable further includes a transformer therein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a railcar having an enclosing superstructure which is capable of accommodating large vehicles such as semi-trucks is disclosed. The method includes the preparation of a previously used railcar or a railcar originally manufactured for another purpose and the subsequent attachment of a preferably widened superstructure applied thereto. Usable space and dimensions within the superstructure enclosure are maximized by the use of shallow weight bearing side structures, large top chords, stabilizing door headers, an extension of the railcar deck and thin end doors. Railcar accessories are accommodated within the interior of the superstructure such that minimal useful space is used.

Abstract: A running board for railway car features a plank and a support where the support is constructed of a steel that is thicker than the steel of the plank. The support features flanges with mounting holes by which it is mounted to the railway car. As a result, the lives of the mounting areas of the support match the life of the plank so that the life of the running board is extended. The plank features side vertical and horizontal lip portions that extend from opposite side edges of the plank's anti-slip walkway. The horizontal lip portions are engaged by tabs formed in the support so that the plank is securely held to the support.

Abstract: A suspension system for a row crop planter unit which includes a shock absorber extending between the planter unit mounting bracket and the parallel arm linkage which vertically mounts the planter unit to a toolbar. The shock absorber permits the planter unit to move more quickly in the rebound cycle than in the compression cycle to reduce row unit bounce.

Abstract: A safety system is provided for an anhydrous ammonia nurse tank (4) pulled by a tractor (1) with a tool bar applicator (2). The system includes a safety valve (10), and a breakaway coupling or connector (12) along a flexible hose (11) from the nurse tank to the applicator. The safety shutdown valve (10) closes in response to a break in the electrical connector in the event of a pull away or manual activation of a safety switch.

Abstract: An edge sewing apparatus for carrying out edge sewing in a curved shape along one side edge of a cloth piece in a strip-like shape while rotating the cloth piece, which includes: a press rotating member rotated in accordance with feeding of the cloth piece while pressing the cloth piece; a rotational angle measuring device that measures a rotational angle of the press rotating member; and a press releasing device that releases the press rotating member from being pressed when the rotational angle measured by the rotational angle measuring device reaches a predetermined angle.

Abstract: This collapsible rope storage and cleat apparatus having a folding cleat shaft for easy removal of stored cordage provides a method of storing or tying off a rope to mount surface in a manner that is both simple in its construction and operation and which eliminates the problems associated with the use of standard tie off cleats.

Abstract: The port security barrier includes multiple barrier float assemblies connected to one another to form a barrier to stop, delay and discourage attacks by high speed boats of sixty five feet or less in length on high valued waterfront assets such as ports and docking facilities. The port security barrier includes multiple barrier floats coupled to one another by flange connectors. Each barrier float assembly also has a capture nylon net which is used to capture the high speeds and prevent an intrusion into restricted waters.

Abstract: A hard shell cover hunting blind for a boat that may be left on while transporting the boat to the water. The shell has an open back that allows full visibility when moving. A camouflage covering is secured to a hoop in the back that can be quickly dropped down. Two large clamshell doors are placed in the front. The shell has a sliding door that opens up the sides of the blind. This provides easy access into and out of the boat as well as for placing decoys, etc. In addition, there is a curved top that is mounted on slides. This top can be pulled to either side to provide a full 360° filed of vision and a large shooting port. No tools are needed to operate the system of doors or to remove and install the clamshell front pieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prefabricated boat. The prefabricated boat comprises a body part being composed of a plurality of division members capable of being assembled, an armor part for wrapping around and fixing the body part assembled into a single body, and an air tube mounted on a desired position of the inner face of the armor part. The armor part has the form of a bag and is provided with an opening for receiving the plurality of division members constituting the body part. Air is injected into the air tube to expand it in the state that the armor part wraps around the body part. Due to the expansion force of the air tube, the division members constituting the body part are fixed firmly, thereby preventing the relative movements between the division members.

Abstract: A large recreational powerboat has a forward passenger area, a helm, and a rearward passenger area. A top deck covers the forward passenger area and extends upwardly over the helm. The rearward passenger area is exposed. A large skylight window is formed streamlined with the boat and is imposed into the top deck. The window extends upwardly and forward to the helm, thereby having portions functioning as a windshield for the boat. The windshield and the skylight window transmit abundant natural light to an atrium room that is located between the helm and the forward passenger area cabin rooms. Individuals in the atrium room are shielded from the elements but at the same time can view the outside environment and communicate with people outside of the forward passenger area.

Abstract: A boat canopy mounting system having a front mounting assembly and a rear mounting assembly. The mounting system is able to secure boat canopies and other tops or sunshades to boat towers. The mounting system is further able to be employed on boat towers of varying configurations without any modifications. To accomplish this feature, the rear mounting assembly may include a plurality of clamp mounting locations such that an installer may selectively choose the clamp mounting locations to accommodate boat towers of varying design.

Abstract: A marker for the wingtip or other extremity of an aircraft. The marker includes a fabric pouch having a flap containing hook and loop fasteners, to hold the pouch on the aircraft extremity. A fabric tube extends outwardly and substantially horizontally from the pouch and supports a marker flag at its tip. The fabric tube contains a breakable support rod, so that if the aircraft wingtip collides with an object, the support rod will break and the flag will droop, providing a visible indication that a collision has occurred. The broken rod can then be replaced.

Abstract: A gutter system includes an indicator for indicating that the gutter system is clogged or partially clogged. The indicator includes a floating device such as a ball. There is provided a retainer that retains the ball within the gutter system and in the vicinity of a downspout and downspout opening that forms a part of a gutter system. The retainer comprises a housing of an open construction and includes a bottom, sidewall structure and a top portion. Since the housing is an open construction, water passing through the gutter can normally flow through the housing. When the gutter system is clear and does not have any substantial obstructions, it follows that the water accumulation within the gutter will be relatively small. However, when the gutter system is clogged or partially clogged, then there will be some accumulation of water in the gutter system. When there is accumulation of water, the floating device will float to an upper elevated position where the same can be seen from ground level.

Abstract: A view around flow indicator comprising a housing, a turbine wheel, a cylinder, and a visually perceptible pattern on the outside surface of the cylinder is disclosed. The housing has an inside surface defining a flow path. The inside surface of the housing forms a generally circumferentially extending annular recess. The turbine wheel comprises a hub positioned on the longitudinal axis, a ring positioned in the annular recess, a plurality of radially extending turbine blades connecting the hub with the ring, and plurality of magnets carried by the ring. The cylinder is mounted on an outside surface of the housing for rotation around the longitudinal axis of the flow path. The cylinder carries a plurality of magnets which are magnetically coupled to the plurality of magnets carried by the ring. The visually observable pattern on the outside surface of the cylinder permits rotation of the cylinder to be visually ascertained.

Abstract: A teat dip applicator and method direct a teat dip to a teat cup liner head that defines a chamber and nozzle through which teat dip flows to coat an animal teat prior to and during detachment of a milker unit from a dairy animal.

Abstract: A table that is temporarily mounted to an adjustable drink or rod holder. The table has a projection that fits into the drink or rod holder and rotatable locks to secure the table in place.

Abstract: Animal waste is removed from a barn floor by moving a trolley in a first direction adjacent a first trough in the floor. As the trolley moves in the first direction: a blade extending from the trolley scrapes the waste into a region adjacent the trough; rotating paddles on the trolley drive the waste from the region into the trough; and a plow on the trolley that extends into the trough drives the waste toward one end of the trough for removal. Alternatively water drives the waste in the trough in the first direction. When the trolley moves away from the one end, the blades scrape the waste toward the region and the paddles drive the waste into the trough, but the plow is idle because the plow pivots to ride on top of the waste.

Abstract: The corral panel is a generally V-shaped body generally forming an isosceles triangle. A first pole, a second pole and at least one crossbar form the corral panel. The first and second poles are substantially equal in length. Each pole has a first end and a second end. The second end of each pole is joined together to define a vertex of the V-shaped body. The corral panel is used to create an oblique corral assembly by joining an inverted triangular corral panel between adjoining rectangular corral panels to form a round corral in which the corral panels slope obliquely outward relative to vertical.

Abstract: An oxygen enriched boiler having a burner subassembly and a steam subassembly is disclosed. The burner subassembly has a fuel inlet, an oxidant inlet, a combustion chamber, a flue gas composition detector and a flue gas outlet. The fuel inlet provides fuel to the combustion chamber, the oxidant inlet provides an oxygen-enriched inlet stream to the combustion chamber, the combustion chamber burns the fuel and the flue gas composition detector measures at least one characteristic of the flue gas. The steam subassembly has a supply water inlet, a heat exchange zone, a water drum, a steam quality actuator and a steam outlet.

Abstract: A system is provided that draws heat from an open-loop engine cycle into a closed-loop working fluid circulatory system that utilizes computer-aided feedback mechanisms. The closed-loop working fluid draws engine heat from multiple sources: exhaust stack gases, the engine block, the engine transmission, and the engine headers and exhaust manifold near the valves. Heat exchangers are arranged in an ascending pattern according to the temperature of the heat at each heat generating location of the open-loop engine cycle. A wankel or similar type engine receives the heated working fluid and rotates a shaft connected to a generator to generate electricity. An electrolysis unit is powered by the generated electricity and separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. A reformation unit receives fuel such as diesel and the generated hydrogen to reform the fuel prior to injection into the engine for combustion.

Abstract: An intake port of an internal combustion engine 10 is provided with a fuel injection valve 22. An intake adjustment mechanism 30 for varying the valve timing of an intake valve 24 and an exhaust adjustment mechanism 32 for varying the valve timing of an exhaust valve 26 are furnished. Immediately after internal combustion engine startup, fuel atomization is facilitated by exercising control so that the valve opening timing for the intake valve 24 coincides with a retarded valve opening timing after exhaust top dead center. In such an instance, the fuel introduced into a cylinder is inhibited from adhering to the exhaust valve 26 and its neighborhood by exercising control in such a manner that the valve closing timing for the exhaust valve 26 coincides with a retarded vale closing timing, which is retarded from a normal valve closing timing.

Abstract: A variable valve apparatus for an internal combustion engine including a cylinder set comprising a plurality of cylinders. The variable valve apparatus includes: a control shaft adapted for rotation; a valve actuating mechanism provided for each cylinder of the cylinder set and adapted to vary a valve lift characteristic of an engine valve of the each cylinder of the cylinder set in accordance with a rotational position of the control shaft; and a valve lift adjusting mechanism provided for each cylinder of a first subset of the cylinder set and adapted to adjust the valve lift characteristic of the engine valve of the each cylinder of the first subset in accordance with a standard valve lift characteristic determined in accordance with the valve lift characteristic of the engine valve of each cylinder of a second subset of the cylinder set.

Abstract: In a vane-type camshaft phaser, one vane extends over a much larger internal angle than the other two vanes. Because of its size and strength, the large vane is the vane designated for contact with the stator. The other vanes and lobes have extra clearance to prevent contact regardless of rotor position. In one embodiment, a first surface of the large vane engages a surface of a first adjacent lobe at one extreme rotor rotation, and a second surface of the large vane engages a surface of a second adjacent lobe at the opposite extreme of rotation. The contact surfaces of the lobes and the vane may be equipped with hardened wear pads. One or more wear pads may be machined to provide a desired rotor displacement angle.

Abstract: An adjustment device for changing the relative rotation between a cam and a crankshaft is provided. The adjustment device includes a driven device operatively connected to the crankshaft. The driven device has a first plurality of channels directed radially inward toward a central axis. The adjustment device also has a hub axially aligned with the driven device along the central axis and connectable to the cam. The hub has a second plurality of channels directed inward toward a point radially offset from the central axis.

Abstract: A switchable cam follower (1) is proposed which serves to transmit a cam stroke in a variable manner from a cam to valve timing mechanism elements of an internal combustion engine. The cam follower (1) comprises substantially a cylindrical inner part (5) and a cylindrical outer part (2) which can be displaced into one another in the direction of their longitudinal axes and can be locked and unlocked in a relative position by means of coupling means (10) which are preferably actuated by pressure-modulated hydraulic medium, and also comprises at least one spring means (7) which is arranged between the inner part (5) and the outer part (2). The inner part (5) has a run-on surface (16) for the cam at one end side (17) and is radially guided in an inner wall (4) of the outer part (2) by way of an outer circumferential surface (6).

Abstract: In a vehicle starter apparatus incorporating therein a starting motor and a one-way clutch, a damper for mitigating vibration of an engine is disposed at a position between the one-way clutch and the engine, and at the same time, between the engine and a transmission.

Abstract: A cylinder head for internal combustion engines, comprising a metallic valve seat ring that is formed by a thermally sprayed homogeneous layer made of a basic Co or Co/Mo alloy. The sum of the Co content and Mo content in the alloy exceeds 50 percent by weight while the Fe content lies below 5 percent by weight. Also disclosed is a method for thermally spraying said valve seat ring by means of an arc wire spraying process with the aid of at least two filler wires and/or composite wires, the essential Co portion in the deposited layer being delivered by the jacket of the filler wire and/or the matrix of the composite wire.

Abstract: A sealing system for an axial flow rotary valve internal combustion engine comprising an array of floating gas seals and an optional oil sealing system. The array of floating seals surrounding a window (15) in the bore (11) of the cylinder head (10) through which the ports (2, 3) of the valve (1) communicate with a combustion chamber (31). The array of floating seals comprising axial seals (16) and circumferential seals (17) housed in slots (18, 19) in the bore of the cylinder head wherein the circumferential seals are disposed axially between the ends of the axial seals.

Abstract: A cylinder block for an axial piston pump or motor is formed from a steel material. The block includes a plurality of bores that each have an internal bore surface of a predefined final material surface finish. The bores are subjected to various machining and heat treating processes to provide a bore surface formed from the same material as the cylinder block, and which has the desired final surface finish. Pistons are mounted within each of the bores for axial movement relative to the cylinder block. Each of the pistons is formed from a steel material and has an exterior surface that is in sliding contact with the internal bore surface. The subject cylinder block is processed to provide a steel-to-steel interface between the bore and piston and eliminates the need for liners to be specially formed or installed within each piston bore.

Abstract: An engine comprises: a V-belt type continuously variable transmission on one side of an engine case, said CVT being provided with and housing in a transmission case a drive pulley attached to one end of a crankshaft, a driven pulley attached to one end of a transmission shaft parallel to said crankshaft, a V-belt routed around the pulleys, said engine case supporting said crankshaft and transmission shaft in a rotatable manner, and a generator attached to the opposite end of said crankshaft in said engine case; in which a filter chamber is disposed in the opposite side surface of said transmission case of said engine case in a depressed manner so as to overlap with at least a part of said generator in the crankshaft direction, and an oil filter for filtering lubricating oil is disposed in said filter chamber.

Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.

Abstract: A control system for an internal combustion engine having at least one fuel injection valve for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of the engine and burning the injected fuel by compression ignition. A fuel injection control parameter for controlling at least one fuel injection valve is changed. A combustion state of the engine is then detected. A cetane number of the fuel is then estimated based on the changed fuel injection control parameter and the detected combustion state.

Abstract: An exhaust valve assembly includes a flapper valve fixed to a valve shaft where the flapper valve is movable between a closed position, an intermediate position, and an open position. A resilient member biases the flapper valve toward the closed position. An electric actuator actively moves the flapper valve at least from the closed position to the intermediate position. A coupling mechanism couples the valve shaft to an electric actuator shaft and allows the flapper valve to move to the open position in response to exhaust flow sufficient to overcome a biasing force of the resilient member without requiring input from the electric actuator.

Abstract: A high-pressure fuel pump with a pressure relief valve which has improved hydraulic properties and a reduced number of high-pressure sealing points.

Abstract: To obtain a small and high performance damper mechanism which reduces pressure pulsation in low pressure-side fuel in the high pressure fuel pump in a high pressure fuel supply system or a high pressure fuel pump provided with the small and high performance damper mechanism. Two metal diaphragms are welded together over the entire circumference to obtain a metal diaphragm assembly (also referred to as “double metal diaphragm damper”). The whole or part of the portion of the metal diaphragm assembly other than the weld (for example, the portion inside the weld) is clamped by a pressing member and thereby the assembly is secured in a housing enclosure. The housing enclosure may be formed integrally with the body of a high pressure pump.

Abstract: A fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine including: an injector that injects fuel to be supplied to the internal combustion engine; a battery to which a DC converter that charges a capacitor of a capacitor discharge ignition circuit is connected as a load; a control portion that is provided to operate when a power supply voltage is provided from the battery through a power supply circuit, and generates an injection command signal when fuel injection timing is detected; and an injector drive circuit that applies a driving voltage from the battery to the injector while receiving the injection command signal, wherein the device further comprises converter operation stopping portion for stopping an operation of the DC converter during set load driving stop time when the injection command signal is generated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of estimating the temperature of a piezoelectric actuator body for controlling the operation of a fuel injector mounted within an engine housing and supplied with fuel from a high pressure fuel pump. The piezoelectric actuator body is housed within a volume of fuel. The method comprises determining a temperature (T—INJ IN, T—PUMP IN) of fuel upstream of the fuel volume, determining a temperature (T—CYL) of the engine housing, and estimating a temperature (T—STACK STEADY STATE; T—STACK DYNAMIC) of the piezoelectric actuator body based on the upstream temperature (T—INJ IN, T—PUMP IN) and the temperature (T—CYL) of the engine housing. By considering the heat transfer between the piezoelectric actuator body, the injector and fuel within the volume, and the heat transfer due to fuel flow through the volume for an injection, the temperature of the piezoelectric actuator body can be estimated by modelling or mapping.