Abstract: The present invention discloses a device with an elastic shifting mechanism, which comprises: a body and a movable element, wherein the body has a first snap-fit element, and the movable element has a second snap-fit element, and the movable element is installed to the body; the body/the movable element has a transmission element, and the movable element/the body has a drive element, and the drive element engages with the transmission element; two ends of an elastic element are respectively fixed to the transmission element and the body/the movable element; when said movable is being moved to enable the second snap-fit element to snap-fit the first snap-fit element, the drive element drives the transmission element to wind up the elastic element; when the second snap-fit element is disengaged from the first snap-fit element, the elastic element releases elastic force to move the movable element.

Abstract: In printing onto a creased paper with a fold portion, a printing method of the invention performs a warning step (S203) that gives a warning about the need of smoothening out of the fold portion; and a printing step that starts printing after the warning is given in the warning step. The printing method further performs a reception step (S204, S206) that receives a confirmation instruction with respect to the warning given in the warning step, and the printing step does not start printing until the confirmation instruction is received in the reception step.

Abstract: A printer including: a frame composed of a lower frame and an upper frame supported on the lower frame, a platen rotatably supported in the upper frame for advancing a recording medium, a guide rail extending in parallel with an axial direction (Y) of the platen, a carriage guided at the guide rail and carrying a printhead, and a drive mechanism adapted to drive the carriage reciprocatingly along the guide rail, wherein the drive mechanism is directly supported in said axial direction (Y) by the lower frame.

Abstract: In a coating film transfer tool, a cassette including a tape supply reel, a transfer head, and a take-up reel, is removably disposed in a case. The cassette is approximately symmetric, and can therefore be installed it the case in either of two alternative positions. An alternate action push-button mechanism is provided for extending and withdrawing the transfer head. The cassette includes a mechanism for reducing the inter-axis distance between the supply and take-up reels to prevent, or at least reduce, the increase in tension on the tape as the tape supply is depleted.

Abstract: A container and applicator unit, in particular test unit, comprises a container for a cosmetic. An applicator top is placed thereon, having an applicator that stands out from the top in a principal sense of extension. The applicator, at least by sections, is rotationally symmetrical or plurally symmetrical in relation to an axis of symmetry that is parallel to the principal sense of extension. At least one passage, which, at least by sections, is decentralized from the axis of symmetry of the applicator, leads from the container to the applicator. The result is a container and applicator unit by which to enable a cosmetic to be spread uniformly on the surface of application.

Abstract: A structure for a ball-and-socket joint connector is provided, including a connecting element, an encasing unit and a fastening unit. The connecting unit includes a ball-shaped connecting element at one end. The connecting element is placed inside the encasing unit to form a ball-and-socket joint structure. The fastening unit is engaged to the outer circumference of the top of the encasing unit to fasten the connecting unit and the encasing unit after the adjustment. The connecting element includes two layers of materials with different hardness. The outer layer is softer than the inner layer so as to increase the friction between the connecting element and the encasing unit after the fastening unit is applied to fasten the connecting unit and the encasing unit.

Abstract: A rigid link of adjustable length includes a yoke with a transversal stud. The stud is mounted on the yoke with two bearings, each inside a through-orifice in the yoke. The axis of the stud is offset from the axis of the bearings whereby the link includes a stopping device in order to lock the stud in at least two different positions, relative to the yoke.

Abstract: A ball joint, is provided in the form of a cross axis joint with a housing, a bearing shell in the housing and a ball sleeve. The ball sleeve includes a ball portion with a bearing surface cooperating with the bearing shell and a first pivot pin and a second pivot pin extending from said ball portion in an axial direction. The ball sleeve has an inner surface defining a through hole (50) for receipt of a connection bolt. The first pivot pin has a first end with a first outer surface (42) and a first annular end face (41) and the second pivot pin has a second end with a second outer surface (44) and a second annular end face (43). Sealing rings (60, 60?, 60?, 90, 95) are provided, each having a first axially extending portion extending along the first outer surface and having a sealing area outer surface defining a bellows seal seat (64, 98) and a radially extending portion extending along the end face.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus, or adaptor, releasably secures a tool such as a bucket to the linkage of a tractor such as a backhoe in a direction opposite the normal, rear-facing direction.

Abstract: A sideward clipping apparatus aims to clip and release an article through double-depressing actions in cyclic operations. It has a sliding member which includes an upper clipping portion and a lower clipping portion that are coupled through a first base and a second base. The lower clipping portion synchronously drives the upper clipping portion through the first base at an initial force receiving state to form a first fan moving track. The lower clipping portion is in contact with the sliding member and moved vertically to a second position under the force to drive the upper clipping portion through the second base to form a second fan moving track. Thereby the upper clipping portion and the lower clipping portion form a clipping space when the sliding member is moved to the second position to accurately clip the article.

Abstract: A securing apparatus, including: a deformable body, wherein the body is configured to provide a secure interference fit with at least one article to which it is fitted, and an aperture within the body, wherein the aperture is configured to accept a noncircular section of a releasing tool, wherein the securing apparatus is only unlocked by the operation of the releasing tool with respect to the body and is locked at all other times upon removal of the releasing tool.

Abstract: A plastic component is attached to a mounting structure by a fastener that extends at least into a mounting hole in the plastic component. The mounting hole is located near an edge corner of a cantilevered mounting tab that forms part of the plastic component. The mounting tab comprises a generally flat plate that has a depending flange that extends around a rounded corner near which the mounting hole is located and a depending sleeve that is contiguous with the mounting hole. The mounting tab has a break away portion so that the plastic component can be removed for recycling easily. Three variations of the breakaway portion are disclosed.

Abstract: Security System for Sewer, Aqueduct, Telephone and Energy System Manhole Caps or Covers including an electromechanical cover (1), on the surface of which is placed an electromagnetic crane (2) that has a handle (3), and that has an emitting coil (4), a battery (5), an electronic card (6) and a control panel (7); inside a waterproof space at least partially enclosed by the electromechanical cover (1) are placed a receiving coil (8), electronic card (12) and two motors (9) that move a pin (10) that has bellows (11), and that are connected to an electronic card (12). The system operates by the emitting coil (4) transferring electromagnetic energy to the receiving coil (8), and at the same time sending an exclusive binary code.

Abstract: A curb, brick, decorative block, landscaping tie or the like, installed between a border area and a paving area can be protected from damage and soiling caused by paving operations by the installation of a flexible protective film, such as a web of polymer film, surrounding the exposed surfaces of the curb border. The flexible protective film extends next to and preferably away from the curb border onto a foundational underlayment surface and beneath the paving surface, thereby effectively securing and sealing a portion of the flexible film with the pavement. After paving is completed, the used and soiled flexible protective film is loosened from the curb border after the paving operation and is fully removed by cutting, tearing or lifting it away from the curb-paving interface thereby leaving a clean and attractive curb-paving border.

Abstract: The invention relates to a barrier cap material including a blend of: a plurality of aggregate particles, and a plurality of manufactured composite particles including a hydratable sealant material. In a particular embodiment, the segregation of a blend of aggregate particles and composite particles, when dropped through a water column can be controlled by varying blends of aggregate and composite particles. In another embodiment, the permeability of the barrier cap material, when hydrated on a surface, can be controlled from 1×10?3 cm/sec to 1×10?8 cm/sec by varying blends of aggregate and composite particles.

Abstract: A ground freezing system includes a metal feed pipe for delivering refrigerant to the lower end of a freeze pipe installed in a bore in the ground. The feed pipe is supported on a compression spring which accommodates thermal contraction of the feed pipe while maintaining support of its weight.

Abstract: An underwater guiding device comprised of one or combination of a plurality of rigid guide segments, and/or telescoping guide segments where one or plurality of segments are of fixed length and one or plurality of segments are telescoping permitting use of either a single segment, a plurality of rigid guide segments for incremental extension of the assembly, and a combination of rigid guide segments and a telescoping guide segment or segments for sectional, infinitely adjusted, and dynamic extension and retraction of the guide assembly. The assembly can be secured to a stationary or moving work surface with static or dynamic control of individual segments, multiple guide segments, and assembly. The guide can be adjusted to any length and for any angle of operation. The guide is a method for guiding underwater submerged elongated structures through the water column into and through marine and other bottom surface, and subsurface materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure that allows a diving mask to be attached to a buoyancy control device. By using this structure to attach the mask to the buoyancy control device, this structure provides an easy, fast and simple method of securing a scuba mask so as it is not lost, dropped, broken, stolen, etc., and also keeps the mask readily available in and out of the water. The mask can be easily attached and released.

Abstract: An arrangement for anchoring a floating structure comprising a mooring boom 120a, b; 650a, b pivotally arranged at either end, wherein each mooring boom at its free end has a bushing 124a, b: 654a, b through which anchor chains or wires can run. The anchor chain that runs through one of the bushings is fastened to the opposite end of the structure. In addition, for reasons of stability there may be tensioned lines which connect the free ends of both mooring booms to the structure.

Abstract: A heave compensation system to enable the transfer of tubulars between a floating platform and a snubbing jack. The heave compensation system includes a first end connected to the floating platform and a second end in connection with a traveling slip assembly of the snubbing jack, the heave compensation system is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the heave compensation system is in the disengaged position the traveling slip assembly moves separate and independent from the movement of the floating platform, and when the heave compensation system is in the engaged position the traveling slip assembly is locked in a constant position relative to the floating platform.

Abstract: A jack includes a base, a guide extending from the base, and an extensible member having an extensible fit with the guide and extending from the guide to have a free end. A support is located at the free end of the extensible member. An actuator is capable of extending the extensible member. The guide and extensible member have portions which are laterally offset with respect to the base and the support such that when the support is in pressure engagement with a panel, the laterally offset portions are disposed adjacent one side of the panel to leave an area between opposite sides of the panel substantially unobstructed.

Abstract: A method of transporting pulverulent filling material through at least one line. The method comprises opening a chamber-like line region located in the at least one line, introducing the pulverulent filling material into the chamber-like line region, closing the chamber-like line region, and pressing the pulverulent filling material out of the chamber-like line region and at least partially into the at least one line using at least one compressed air pulse.

Abstract: A metal cutting insert that is primarily intended for turning operations includes an upper surface, a lower surface substantially parallel with said upper surface, and at least three side surfaces extending between said upper and lower surfaces. A transition between two adjacent side surfaces forms a rounded nose radius surface at a cutting insert corner. The cutting insert includes a peripheral land bridging the upper and side surfaces at least at the corner portion at a chamfer angle. An intersection of the land and the nose radius surface forms a nose cutting edge. The nose cutting edge is defined by at least one radius. The cuffing corner includes at least one curved wiper edge. The chamfer angle in a cross-section at the nose cutting edge is larger than the chamfer angle in a cross-section a distance away from the nose cutting edge.

Abstract: The slug retrieval apparatus is used with a hole saw with chuck mechanism, after a pilot hole is drilled. The apparatus is fitted within the chuck mechanism and the hole saw then used to cut a hole in the workpiece. The shaft of the apparatus guides the hole saw cut, as would the shaft of a pilot bit. The springs within the slot of the shaft compress within the slot to allow the shaft to pass through the pilot hole drilled in the workpiece. The springs then expand to capture the shaft within the hole. When the slug is cut from the workpiece by the saw, the springs capture the slug until the user compresses the springs to remove the slug. The springs provide for expansion no matter the speed of the apparatus used to drive the hole saw.

Abstract: An anchoring device including a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to an object. The mounting bracket has a slot. The anchoring device also includes an end clip adapted to be removably connected to a first mounting structure. The anchoring device further includes a strap extending between the end clip and the mounting bracket and an anchoring ring adapted to be connected to a second mounting structure. The anchoring ring is attached to the strap between the mounting bracket and the end clip. The end clip is adapted to be removably retained in the slot of the mounting bracket when the object is secured to the second mounting structure by the anchoring ring. In addition, a method for removably securing a pallet jack to an inside wall of a tractor trailer. The method includes providing a pallet jack anchoring device, securing the pallet jack mounting bracket to a pallet jack, and securing the end clip to a first mounting structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for mounting a seat on a mounting rail. This device comprises a base that comprises a band operable for linking to a seat, a groove that can receive the sliding nut guide rail, and a longitudinal blocking piston insertable in a suitable section of the mounting rail such that the piston is restrained longitudinally, a sliding nut comprising protrusions that form lateral lips, and a guide rail insertable into the groove of the base, said sliding nut being arranged so as to slide in relation to said base when said base is releasably secured to said mounting rail with the protrusions in the rail, between an installation position and a blocked position, and a control lever hinged to the base and to the sliding nut, so as to cause said lever to move in between an open position in which the sliding nut is in its installation position and a closed position in which the sliding nut is in its blocked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a u-bolt comprising, a shaft having a curved portion and two ends, the ends each have a threaded surface, the curved portion is located between the ends, at least a portion of the end has a trilobular shape, and the curved portion is shaped so that a distance between the ends is shorter than the length of the end.

Abstract: A fastener is provided comprising a shank having a head at one end and a tapered tip at the other end, and a threaded section having a helical thread on the shank. The fastener also comprises, on the head, side surfaces for engagement with a driving tool, and wherein each of the side surfaces has at least one rib formed thereon. Also provided is a method for driving a fastener, comprising providing a shank having a head at one end, a tip at the other end, and wherein the head comprises side surfaces for engagement with a driving tool, and wherein each of the side surfaces has at least one rib formed thereon. The method further comprises providing a driving tool having driving surfaces, and driving the fastener with the driving tool by engaging the driving surfaces of the driving tool with the at least one rib of the side surfaces of the head.

Abstract: A wafer transfer system, and method of controlling pressure in the system, includes a loadport for receiving a wafer container, a housing operably connected to the loadport, a wafer transfer mechanism for transferring a wafer between the wafer container and the housing, a wafer container sensor for detecting a presence of the wafer container on the loadport, a variable speed fan disposed in a first portion of the housing, a variable exhaust unit disposed in a second portion of the housing facing the first portion, the variable exhaust unit being capable of varying an exhaust rate of air from the housing, and a controller for variably operating the variable speed fan and the variable exhaust unit in response to a signal from the wafer container sensor.

Abstract: This invention is a drive-by side transfer system including a dump container and its dump truck. The truck has a bed mounted for rear or side dumping and has one or more parallel roller or slide channel-ways run obliquely across the bed extendable beyond at least one side to engage between facing channels run on the same oblique angle across in the bottom frame of the container to guide on the ways on the truck to be engaged by the truck's movement alongside of the platform to transfer the container between a platform (such as on a dock, storage spot, railway car, or conveyor) and the truck bed. The truck has a self-chocking hydraulic lift with dog or dog and tongue operated to engage the bottom of the dump container to tilt the container on the truck to dump its load. The container has a retractable roof.

Abstract: A trailer including (i) a trailer frame supported by ground engaging wheels; (ii) an auxiliary drawbar pivotable from a retracted inoperative position to an extended or towing position located behind the trailer frame; and a (iii) main drawbar to a prime mover. There is also provided a pivot frame pivotally attached to the trailer frame by pivot attachment joints which may extend from an extended leading position for maintenance apparatus to a retracted transportation position.

Abstract: A loader control device for controlling a loader implement attached to a tractor is disposed in a position adjacent a driver's seat and does not obstruct the driver boarding or alighting from the tractor. For this purpose, the tractor includes a vehicle body; a loader implement detachably attached to a front part of the vehicle body; a driver's seat mounted on the vehicle body; a steering device disposed forwardly of the driver's seat; a step laid between the driver's seat and the steering device; rear wheel fenders at opposite lateral positions of the driver's seat; and a shifting unit disposed between the driver's seat and one of the rear wheel fenders; wherein a mounting unit for mounting a loader control device for controlling the loader implement is provided in a forward position of an upper surface of the one of the rear wheel fenders.

Abstract: A nozzle guide vane for a gas turbine comprises at least one aerofoil having a leading edge section provided with at least one internal cavity for conveying cooling fluid through the said leading edge section, and a plate like wall section extending from the leading edge section to provide a continuous surface between the aerofoil leading edge section and the aerofoil trailing edge on the suction side of the aerofoil.

Abstract: An improved slurry pump sealing system that employs a mechanical seal assembly fixed for axial movement with a bearing housing that moves axially to adjust pump impeller clearance. The relative relationship between the seal components remains unchanged regardless of the axial position of the shaft, impeller, and bearing housing. A contraction assembly with interconnecting members contracts to accommodate the reduction of the distance between the pump casing and shaft bearing housing on adjustment of pump impeller-to-casing clearance. In one embodiment the contraction assembly is a telescoping arrangement. In other embodiments, bellows are employed.

Abstract: A shroud assembly is provided for a gas turbine engine that has a temperature at a hot operating condition substantially greater than at a cold assembly condition thereof. The shroud assembly includes: at least one arcuate shroud segment adapted to surround a row of rotating turbine blades which has an arcuate, axially extending mounting flange; a shroud hanger having an arcuate, axially-extending hook disposed in mating relationship to the mounting flange; and an arcuate C-clip having inner and outer arms overlapping the hook and the mounting flange. The curvatures of the mounting flange and the inner arm of the C-clip are selected so as to define a matched interface therebetween. Their curvatures are substantially greater that the curvature of the hook.

Abstract: A stay ring of a hydraulic turbine has: a ring-shaped upper wall, a ring-shaped lower wall arranged below the upper wall forming a ring-shaped flow channel between the upper wall and the lower wall; and stay vanes arranged in array with spaces in a peripheral direction in the ring-shaped flow channel and rigidly secured to the upper and lower walls. The upper wall and the lower wall are inclined so as to reduce height of the ring-shaped flow channel toward outlet at least near inlet end thereof. The straightening bodies are arranged along inner surfaces of the upper wall and the lower wall at least near inlet end to reduce inclination of water flow in the stay ring.

Abstract: A fan has an air conveying conduit (16) and a fan wheel (22) arranged therein, which wheel is rotatable about a central axis (25) and is formed with a central hub (20; 120) having an outer periphery (27) on which fan blades (26) are mounted. These extend with their radially outer rims (40) as far as a surface (17) that is substantially coaxial with the central axis (25) and delimits the air conveying conduit (16) externally. The blades (26) have a profile similar to an airfoil profile. A flow element (42) is provided along the radial outer edge (40) of a fan blade and serves as an obstacle to a compensating flow proceeding around that radial outer edge (40) from the delivery side to the intake side, and likewise has, in cross section, an airfoil profile.

Abstract: A blade for a turbine engine is described, having a base body, made from a titanium alloy, with a first and a second component piece, which are connected in the connection region by means of a bonding process. A groove with a groove wall runs through the connection region, to prevent local concentration of tension, such that the above borders directly on the second component piece and forms therewith a connection angle greater than 70 degrees.

Abstract: A structural joint includes inner preforms 20, 22 and outer preforms 24, 26 of material. The outer preform has legs 38, 40 that extend longitudinally and laterally from a fold 42. The inner preforms project longitudinally past the fold to define a spar 44. A wing, such as wings 50, 52, 54, 56, extends from the spar. The spar and wing cooperate with a substructure to resist separation of the spar and wing from the substructure. The joint is described in the context of a duct, such as a turbine engine inlet duct, but may be used in other applications.

Abstract: A fan housing and a fan have stationary blades for guiding airflow. Each stationary blade has at least one airflow-guiding element extending therefrom along the circumference of the fan. The side wall of the airflow-guiding element changes the direction of the airflow so that the airflow at the outlet is fully introduced toward the heat source. Furthermore, the airflow-guiding element regulates the airflow, restrains the turbulent flow at the outlet and on the curved surface of the stationary blade, decreases the noise arising from the turbulent flow, and prevents foreign matter from entering the fan housing so as to protect the inside elements thereof.

Abstract: A compliant seal provides a seal between an upstream region and a downstream region. The seal includes: a seal pack carrier defining a slot, the seal pack carrier having an upstream face and a downstream face; and a seal pack slideably mounted within the slot, the seal pack having an upstream face and a downstream face. The seal pack carrier and seal pack define a high-pressure plenum which abuts the downstream side of the seal pack, and which can be pressurized to apply a force to the seal pack in the upstream direction.

Abstract: A turbine airfoil includes a span wise extending cavity formed from a ceramic mold and a slot extending from the cooling air cavity to a trailing edge being formed by a refractory metal core. The refractory metal core facilitates the reduction in the size of the slot and also in the reduction in the size of pedestals which pass transversely through the slot to interconnect the pressure side to the suction side of the airfoil. The blade has a cutback feature to expose a back surface on the inner side of the suction side wall with dimples being formed on the back surface so as to enhance heat transfer characteristics thereof. Provision is made for fabricating the dimples by way of a photo etching process.

Abstract: A component such as a turbine blade for a gas turbine engine has a cooling arrangement comprising a supply passage 18 within the blade from which extend cooling passages 28 of a first array which open at discharge openings 29, for example at a trailing edge of the blade. Cooling passages 30 of a second array extend into the blade from discharge openings 31, and intersect the passages 28. The passages 30 terminate short of the supply passage 18. As a result of this arrangement, the limiting flow area for cooling air is defined by the cooling passages 28 of the first array, and is not affected by the accuracy with which the cooling passages 30 of the second array intersect the cooling passages 28 of the first array.

Abstract: In a compressor and turbine wheel for a secondary air feed device formed as a single component, a rotor which includes a center disc structure consisting of at least two discs of different materials is provided at one side with compressor blades and on the opposite side with turbine blades, and the discs consist of an alloy based on Al, Mg, Ti, Fe, or Ni and are preferably arranged in axially spaced relationship with a disc carrier of a plastic material disposed in the space between the two bladed discs.

Abstract: A method of assembling together one-piece bladed disks by friction welding, and a damper device for damping vibration of the blades of the disks. The damper device includes annular linings for covering the blades and filling the gaps between the blades, the linings being made of elastomer and being held and clamped when mounted on the blades.

Abstract: A fan and a rotor structure thereof. The rotor structure has a case, an upper linking structure, a lower structure, and a rotating shaft. The case has an opening at the axle center. The upper linking structure has a fixing portion and a threaded portion. The minimum radius of the fixing portion is longer than the radius of the opening. The threaded portion is disposed in the opening. The lower linking structure has a thread corresponding to the threaded portion. The upper linking structure and the lower linking structure is screwed together to secure the case therebetween. The rotating shaft is fixed in the upper linking structure or the lower linking structure.

Abstract: Blade load path on a gas turbine disk can be diverted to provide a significant disk fatigue life benefit. A plurality of gas turbine blades are attachable to a gas turbine disk, where each of the gas turbine blades includes a blade dovetail engageable in a correspondingly-shaped dovetail slot in the gas turbine disk. In order to reduce gas turbine disk stress, an optimal material removal area is defined according to blade and/or disk geometry to maximize a balance between stress reduction on the gas turbine disk, a useful life of the gas turbine blade, and maintaining or improving the aeromechanical behavior of the gas turbine blade. Removing material from the material removal area effects the maximized balance.

Abstract: A rotor blade for a wind turbine includes a flange section configured to connect the rotor blade to a rotor hub. The flange section is formed from a hybrid material including glass fibers and carbon fibers embedded in a matrix material. The carbon fibers are oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rotor blade.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for controlling a process flow rate and a pressure in a vacuum process chamber that is evacuated by a turbomolecular pump. A throttle valve between the pump and the process chamber is controlled to regulate the pressure and flow rate. A backing valve downstream of the pump is also controlled to maintain the setting of the throttle valve within a preferred, stable operating range.

Abstract: An ejector pump is provided which works to use dynamic energy of a jet of a main fluid emitted from a nozzle to suck a sub-fluid therein. When it is required to stop the ejector pump, the needle is moved to bring a sealing surface formed on a head thereof into abutment with a sealing surface formed around a main fluid flow path extending inside the ejector pump to close the main fluid flow path, thereby inhibiting the fluid pressure from acting on any downstream device. Upon the abutment, the needle is kept away from a nozzle, thereby avoiding undesirable wear or deformation of the needle and nozzle.