Abstract: A UV curable, etch-resistant ink composition for ink jet printing of variable information on printed circuit boards and for printing the circuit boards themselves. The ink composition of the invention includes a novel thermal stabilizer for preventing the ink composition from hardening and gelling in the print head when heated.

Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment dispersion includes a color pigment, a polymeric dispersant, and a dispersion synergist in a dispersion medium wherein the dispersion synergist is represented by Formula (I): wherein AR1 and AR2 represent a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic groups, and R represents a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group, with the proviso that one of R, AR1, and AR2 contains at least one carboxylate anion and that the molecular weight of the anionic part of the dispersion synergist is smaller than 98% of the molecular weight of the color pigment. Also, methods of preparing the non-aqueous pigment dispersions are also.

Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment dispersion comprising a diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigment, a polymeric dispersant and a dispersion synergist in a non-aqueous dispersion medium characterized in that said dispersion synergist is a diketopyrrolo-pyrrole derivative according to Formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an tert.-butyl group, a phenyl group, a cyano group and an acid group; R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an tert.-butyl group, a phenyl group and a cyano group; and characterized in that one of R7 and R8 is a group comprising two acid functions while the other one of R7 and R8 represents hydrogen.

Abstract: A diketopyrrolo-pyrrole compound according to Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an tert.-butyl group, a phenyl group, a cyano group, and an acid group; R4—, R5, and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a halogen atom, a methyl group, an ethyl group, an tert.-butyl group, a phenyl group, and a cyano group; and wherein one of R7 and R8 is a group including two acid functions while the other one of R7 and R8 represents hydrogen. Pigment dispersions, methods for forming pigment dispersions, and use of the diketopyrrolo-pyrrole compound may include Formula (I).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a bitumen base, including the following essential steps: a) introducing a bitumen in a container equipped with mixing means, and bringing the bitumen to a temperature of 120° C. to 300° C.; b) introducing at least one chemical blowing additive into the container, and mixing, said chemical blowing additive being of general formula Ar1-R—Ar2 (1) wherein Ar1 and Ar2 independently of each other represent a benzene ring or a system of condensed aromatic rings of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, substituted by at least one hydroxyl group, and R represents an optionally substituted divalent radical, whereof the main chain comprises 6 to 20 carbon atoms and at least one amide and/or ester group. The invention also concerns a bitumen base obtained by implementing said method, as well as the use of such bitumen bases in road surfacing and industrial applications.

Abstract: A nanoscale pigment particle composition includes an organic monoazo laked pigment including at least one functional moiety, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound including at least one functional group, wherein the functional moiety associates non-covalently with the functional group; and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale-sized pigment particles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for making a titanium dioxide pigment comprising a thermally treated titanium dioxide having an inorganic surface treatment of comprising a source of phosphorus, typically phosphoric acid, and a source of aluminum, typically sodium aluminate, wherein the pigment is characterized by an isoelectric point which is greater than pH 6 and a negative zeta potential of at least 20 mV at a pH of 7.5 or more and wherein the pigment has improved light fastness.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a process to obtain a calcium carbonate material comprising GCC and PCC, presenting a fraction of particles finer than 1 ?m of greater than 80%, preferably of greater than 85%, more preferably of greater than 90%, and even more preferably of greater than 95%, and a specific surface area of less than 25 m2/g, in a cost efficient manner, wherein GCC and PCC are co-ground, possibly with at least another mineral material. An other object of the present invention lies in the co-ground calcium carbonate material in the form of an aqueous suspension and in the form of a dry product. An other object of the present invention lies in the uses of such products in any sector making use of mineral material, and notably in the paper, paint and plastic industries.

Abstract: Of the many methods and compositions provided herein, one method comprises providing a cement composition, wherein the cement composition comprises a cementitious component and an additive comprising a polymer, a phosphorus component, a polyvalent metal ion, an oil-based liquid, and a surfactant; introducing the cement composition into at least a portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the cement composition to at least partially set therein. Another method provided herein comprises providing a cement composition that comprises a cementitious component and an additive comprising a polymer, a phosphorus component, a polyvalent metal ion, an oil-based liquid, and a surfactant; introducing the cement composition into a void located in a pipe string; and allowing the cement composition to at least partially set therein.

Abstract: A burnt product is produced by burning a raw material containing chromium, in which the fine-grained portion is removed. Even in the burnt product produced from a raw material containing chromium, the chromium (VI) content is reduced.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fast binder comprising; cement; at least one superplasticizer; calcium nitrite; and at least one formic derivative. The invention also concerns concrete mixtures obtained from said binder and methods for making same.

Abstract: Described herein are new cementitious mortars with a high degree of fluidity and short consolidation times. The mortars contain water, a fast-setting cement, fluidifiers and/or superfluidifiers, setting regulators and aggregates having a specific granulometric distribution. The aggregates are made up of two fractions with different grain size such that the ratio between the characteristic grain diameters of the two fractions is comprised between 2.2 and 3.2. The new mortars thus obtained have values of fluidity 2-3 times higher than those of mortars produced with traditional aggregates; the increase in fluidity is obtained without increasing the water/cement ratio and without increasing the amount of fluidifiers present. The mortars produced according to the invention may be used to advantage in all applications in which it is required to associate a high degree of fluidity and a rapid consolidation.

Abstract: A nestable pallet includes an upper deck from which a plurality of feet extend downwardly. The upper deck includes an upper planar member and cross-ribs extending downwardly therefrom. The pallet is sturdy yet light weight and can be optionally provided with a reinforcement sheet secured to the lower ends of the ribs to provide a stronger, stiffer pallet.

Abstract: A swing-out workbench extension for a workbench includes a rectangular swinging platform and four swinging upright members having equal lengths and each pivotably connected at the lower ends thereof to the rectangular platform, two on each side thereof. The four swinging upright members are pivotably mounted on the underside of a bench top of a workbench so that the rectangular swinging platform is movable between a stored position hanging below the bench top and an upper extended position generally adjacent a bench top. The rectangular platform extends at all times in a generally horizontal plane whereby tools mounted on the rectangular swinging platform are retained thereon, and a latch is provided for releasably locking the rectangular swinging platform in the upper extended position.

Abstract: A device for gasifying biomass waste has two each of primary chambers, fume transfer vents, mixing chambers which accept fumes from the primary chamber, afterburner chambers in fluid communication with the mixing chambers, and an exhaust duct. Each secondary burner produces an initial heating flame within a vertical portion of the respective afterburner chamber, and secondary chambers are in fluid communication with the afterburner chambers. Heated gases from the afterburner chambers cause heating of the secondary chambers. A portion of each primary chamber has a heat conductive floor superimposed over the respective secondary chamber, and the partition between the primary chambers is heat conductive, so that conductive and convective heating of the primary chambers occurs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for producing a refuse-derived solid fuel using combustible waste. The apparatus of the present invention includes a forming body (10) which has a hopper (10a) through which combustible waste is supplied into the forming body (10), with a drive unit (11) mounted to the forming body (10). The apparatus further includes a force-feed pipe (30) which is mounted to the forming body (10). Thermal oil flows through a space defined between layers constituting the force-feed pipe (30). A force-feed screw (50) is provided in the force-feed pipe (30). The apparatus further includes a siphon (70) which is provided in a space defined in the force-feed screw, so that thermal oil flows through the siphon (70), thus drying the combustible waste. The apparatus further includes a plurality of rod type heaters (90) which are disposed at the first end of the force-feed pipe (30), thus heating an outer surface of the compressed waste.

Abstract: A recovery boiler plant, which comprises a recovery boiler, wherein in the first part (1a) flue gases travel in a first direction (F1). The furnace also comprises a second part (1b), where the flue gases proceed in a second direction (F2), which second direction differs from the first direction (F1). In addition, the invention relates to a method in a recovery boiler.

Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.

Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a biasing member, a ground engaging tool, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by compensating for changes in draft force caused by changes in terrain elevation.

Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly features a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a ground engaging tool, and an adjustable packer wheel assembly. The design provides improved seeding accuracy by providing a variable distance between the ground engaging tool and the packer wheel. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention allow for adjustment of the distance between the ground engaging tool and wheel elements.

Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a swing link, a ground engaging tool, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by compensating for changes in draft force caused by changes in terrain elevation. The swing link allows the cylinder to compensate for the forces applied to the ground engaging tool, thereby providing a substantially constant packing force to the soil beneath the packing wheel.

Abstract: A trailing arm furrow opener apparatus includes a furrow opener bracket attached to the rear link of a parallel link assembly such that the furrow opener bracket and furrow opener attached thereto is maintained in a constant fore and aft angular orientation as the assembly moves up and down. A pucker wheel arm is fixed to one of the upper and lower parallel arm members of the parallel link assembly, and extends rearward from the rear link, and a packer wheel is mounted to the packer wheel arm. A bias device exerts a downward force on the assembly. The presentation angle of the furrow opener with respect to the ground is maintained constant while the assembly moves up and down.

Abstract: A method for seeding flax seeds and canola seeds includes: with a plurality of side banding furrow openers, depositing seeds into a corresponding plurality of seed furrows; with each side banding furrow opener, depositing phosphate fertilizer in a corresponding side band in proximity to the seeds in the seed furrows; with a plurality of mid-row banding furrow openers, depositing nitrogen fertilizer, and optionally sulfur fertilizer, in fertilizer furrows where each fertilizer furrow is located substantially midway between adjacent seed furrows. An apparatus for practicing the method is provided as well.

Abstract: An embroiderable sewing machine, including a plurality types of embroidery frames that hold a workpiece cloth to be embroidered; a carriage allowing selective attachment and detachment of the embroidery frames; a transfer mechanism that transfers the carriage independently in two orthogonal directions; a first detector that outputs a constant signal corresponding to the type of embroidery frame attached to the carriage; a second detector capable of outputting a detection signal based on presence and absence of a detection subject provided at the embroidery frame; and a signal converter that converts the constant signal outputted from the first detector into a periodic signal based on the detection signal outputted from the second detector.

Abstract: A lower end of a thread guide lever, which is rockably attached to a lower looper and supports a thread pipe, and an air ejecting unit, which faces a thread inserting hole of the thread pipe and ejects air toward the thread inserting hole, are coupled via a coupling member so that they are interlocked with each other. The coupling member is moved such that a discharging port of an air nozzle is positioned at an ejecting position close to the thread inserting hole when a thread discharging hole is positioned at a threading position which is coincident with a thread hole of a lower looper, and such that the air nozzle is moved to a standby position when the thread discharging hole is moved to a retreating position.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to change the direction of the feed so that the user/operator can now use the free arm of the sewing machine to the optimum advantage.

Abstract: The present invention is a floating island (FI), which is a buoyant apparatus for a watery environment such as, for example a swimming pool. The FI may be designed as a playful apparatus enabling users to safely climb upon the FI. The FI may be designed especially, yet not exclusively, for users such as children, toddlers and the like. The FI may comprise a buoyant-section that may be separated and sealed from a weight-section. The weight-section may be a hollow cavity walled by a substantially solid material, where the weight section's walls may comprise upper and lower holes to allow water enter and exit the chamber like cavity in the weight-section and function as a dynamic weight. The buoyant-section may allow floating of the FI.

Abstract: A portable boat having multiple sections, which are connected together during use and are stacked together when not in use is disclosed. Each boat section is made of aluminum and attached in such a manner as to preserve the buoyancy and integrity of the boat. The boat is formed of a bow section, stern section and at least one center section. The boat sections are constructed with male and female slip coupling mechanisms and seat mechanisms such that when connected, the boat is rigid and of uniform width. Each point of attachment is characterized by two separate connecting mechanisms. This provides for a rigid and secure attachment between boat sections. Moreover, in the case of failure of one of the connecting mechanisms, it maintains the connection between the boat sections.

Abstract: A stowable ladder assembly adapted to be positioned at a ladder stowing region of a boat. There is a main ladder section having an upper ladder pivot connecting location which connects to a rear pivot location of a connecting section that has a forward pivot connection to an upper surface of a platform. In the operating position, the upper pivot connection of the ladder is at an upper location and the ladder extends downwardly into the water. Then in the stowed position, the ladder is positioned on the upper stowage surface and the connecting section has been rotated upwardly and forwardly to the stowed position.

Abstract: A hydration system for kayak integration includes a deck port configured to allow fluid passage through a deck of a kayak. The system includes a reservoir having an internal sealable compartment configured to contain a liquid under pressure. The reservoir has a first port configured to receive pressurizing gasses into the compartment, a second port, and a third port through which the liquid can be supplied into the compartment. A transfer tube couples the reservoir to the deck port. The transfer tube has a first end configured to be coupled to the second port of the reservoir and a second end configured to be coupled to the deck port at a position within an interior space of the kayak. A pressurizer is configured to be coupled to the first port of the reservoir. The pressurizer is operable to supply the pressurizing gasses. A drinking tube has a first end with a valve and a second end. The second end is configured to be coupled to the deck port at a position exterior to the kayak.

Abstract: A reminder and tracking device for medication capable of tracking medication usage which comprises a set of numbers and letters on a plane with indicators which is attached directly to the medication along the bottle's neck reducing the chance of the person being improperly medicated.

Abstract: A ribbon crystal pulling furnace has an interior for enclosing at least a portion of one or more ribbon crystals, and an afterheater positioned within the interior. The afterheater has at least one wall with one or more openings that facilitate control of the temperature profile within the furnace.

Abstract: A ribbon crystal pulling furnace has a base insulation and a liner insulation removably connected to the base insulation. At least a portion of the liner insulation forms an interior for containing a crucible.

Abstract: There is provided a vapor-phase growth apparatus which shortens a temperature decrease time of a wafer substrate after an epitaxial growth step to make it easy to realize a high throughput in film formation of an epitaxial layer. The vapor-phase growth apparatus includes a gas supply port formed in a top portion of a reactor, a gas distribution plate arranged in the reactor, a discharge port formed in a bottom portion of the reactor, an annular holder on which a semiconductor wafer is placed to face the gas distribution plate. A separation distance between the gas distribution plate and the annular holder is set such that a cooling gas which flows downward from the gas supply port through the gas distribution plate to decrease the temperature is in a laminar flow state on a surface of the semiconductor wafer or a surface of the annular holder.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for depositing films on a substrate which may form part of an LED or other types of display. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to an apparatus for depositing ink on a substrate. The apparatus includes a chamber for receiving ink; a discharge nozzle having an inlet port and an outlet port, the discharge nozzle receiving a quantity of ink from the chamber at the inlet port and dispensing the quantity of ink from the outlet port; and a dispenser for metering the quantity of ink from the chamber to the inlet port of the discharge nozzle; wherein the chamber receives ink in liquid form having a plurality of suspended particles and the quantity of ink is pulsatingly metered from the chamber to the discharge nozzle; and the discharge nozzle evaporates the carrier liquid and deposits the solid particles on the substrate.

Abstract: In a substrate-processing apparatus for performing coating, baking and developing processes on a semiconductor substrate, a first processing block performs a coating process and a developing process. A second processing block is disposed opposite to the first processing block to heat-treat substrates. A main transfer block is disposed between the first and second processing blocks to transfer the substrates. A third processing block is disposed on one side of the main transfer block in a direction perpendicular to an arrangement direction of the first and second processing blocks to adjust a temperature of the substrates. An auxiliary transfer block is disposed adjacent to the second and third processing blocks to transfer the substrates between the second and third processing blocks. Thus, an overload of the main transfer block may be reduced.

Abstract: In a substrate-processing apparatus for performing coating, baking and developing processes on a semiconductor substrate, a first processing block performs a coating process and a developing process on substrates. A second processing block is disposed opposite to the first processing block to heat-treat the substrates. The first processing block includes upper, middle and lower unit blocks. The upper and lower blocks include at least one coating unit for forming a layer on the substrates and at least one developing unit for developing a photoresist layer on the substrates, respectively. The middle unit block is detachably disposed between the upper and lower unit blocks and includes at least one of coating units and developing units. The configuration of the middle unit block may vary according to a process recipe to improve the throughput of the substrate-processing apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for depositing at least one layer on a substrate by means of a process gas which is introduced through a flow channel (4), extending in a vertical direction, of a gas inlet member (3), fixed in place with respect to a reactor housing, into a process chamber (1), extending in a horizontal direction, wherein the process gas leaves a gas outlet opening of a portion of the gas inlet member (3), protruding into the centre of the rotationally symmetrical process chamber (1), and flows in a radially outward direction via a base (8?) of the process chamber (1), extending in a horizontal direction and rotating about the centre, on which base the substrate lies. In order to improve the gas flow directly above the base of the process chamber, it is proposed that the front (3?) of the gas inlet member (3) protrudes into a pot-like recess (23) and an end portion (6?) of a gas deflecting face (6) is flush with the base (8?).

Abstract: In the plasma processing apparatus of the present invention, a first electrode for connecting a high frequency electric power source in a chamber is arranged to be opposed to a second electrode. A substrate (W) to be processed is placed between the electrodes. There is provided a harmonic absorbing member for being able to absorb harmonics of the high frequency electric power source so as to come in contact with a peripheral portion or circumference of a face of the first electrode 21, which is opposite the second electrode. The harmonic absorbing member absorbs the reflected harmonic before the harmonic returns to the high frequency electric power source. By absorbing the harmonic in this manner, the standing wave due to the harmonic will be effectively prevented from being generated, and the density of plasma is made even.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for plasma-processing of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs). The apparatus includes a plasma-discharging chamber, two electrodes arranged in the chamber for generating plasma in the chamber, a frame, and two elongated holding arms disposed on the frame. The frame includes a number of spaced parallel first bars and a number of spaced parallel second bars. The first bars intersecting with the second bars. The elongated holding arms are substantially parallel with each other. Each of the arms has an inner sidewall. The inner sidewalls of the elongated holding arms are opposite to each other. An elongated recess is defined in each of the inner sidewalls proximate to the frame. The apparatus can ensure uniform plasma-processing and protect FPCBs from being burned.

Abstract: A milk hose for connecting a milk collecting piece to a teat cup in an automatic milking plant comprises a first end area which is adapted to be fixed to the connection element of the teat cup and a second end area which is adapted to be fixed to the connection element of the milk collecting piece. Furthermore, said second end area has provided thereon an impact-absorbing area comprising elongate impact-absorbing elements, which, when subjected to a radial impact load, are deformed and/or bent at least sectionwise in a predefined preferred direction, and/or nipple-shaped impact-absorbing elements which are deformed and/or bent when subjected to said radial impact load. In addition, an impact-absorbing device for mounting on a milk hose is described.

Abstract: A portable dish assembly for feeding a domesticated animal comprising at least two dishes and a frame for holding the dishes wherein said frame includes a plurality of dish holding members which are foldable with respect to each other. Each dish having a substantially concaved interior and equipped with a lid selectively coupled to the dish such that when the lid covers the dish the lid denies access to the concaved interior. A hinge couples the two dish holding members together. The dish holding members include a first ring sized to surround the perimeter of one of the dishes and a second ring sized to surround the perimeter of the cylindrical base of said dish. A plurality of leg members couple the first loop to the second loop in a spaced-apart relationship. Each leg member includes a first end coupled to the first ring and a second end coupled to the second ring. Each leg member is bent to provide a foot on to the leg.

Abstract: Composite particles and methods for making the same. An absorbent material is formed into a particle. An optional performance-enhancing active is coupled to the absorbent material before, during, or after the particle-forming process, homogeneously and/or in layers. Additionally, the composite absorbent particle may include a core material. Preferred methods for creating the absorbent particles include a pan agglomeration process, a high shear agglomeration process, a low shear agglomeration process, a high pressure agglomeration process, a low pressure agglomeration process, a rotary drum agglomeration process, a mix muller process, a roll press compaction process, a pin mixer process, a batch tumble blending mixer process, an extrusion process, and a fluid bed process.

Abstract: A deer deterring apparatus is provided which deters deer from rubbing their antlers on trees, especially saplings and young trees. The apparatus is a strap with at least one sound making mechanism connected to the strap, which is loosely secured onto the trunk of a tree. When a deer approaches the tree and begins to rub its antlers against the trunk, sound making mechanism is activated. The sound startles the deer, causing it to leave the tree alone. The apparatus may also deter deer rubbing-behavior in the surrounding vicinity from where the apparatus is placed.

Abstract: An improved squeeze chute includes opposing neck bar assemblies. Each neck bar assembly is mounted to a head door of a cattle chute of the type where the head doors pivot in unison between open and closed positions. Each neck bar assembly may be independently actuated to move the neck bar from a first position close to the head door and separated from the center line of the squeeze chute to a second position spaced away from the squeeze chute and closer to the center line of the squeeze chute.

Abstract: A carbon composite duct assembly has a duct body having an opening. The duct body extends along an axis. The opening extends transversely to the axis. The duct body has a carbon composite fabric layer. The duct body has an axial flange extending along the axis and a peripheral flange extending along the opening. The axial flange and the peripheral flange overlap forming a corner of the carbon composite fabric layer.

Abstract: Cooling circuit for an internal combustion engine including a cylinder block and a cylinder head block, these blocks each including cooling means in the form of integrated portions of circuit, the cooling circuit also including at least a first, a second and a third separate external loops for external recirculation or reinjection mounted in parallel and looped on the said integrated cooling means and a circulating pump connected fluidically to the integrated cooling means and to the three recirculation loops, causing the fluid to circulate in the said integrated cooling means and in the said three recirculation loops; the at least three recirculation loops offer at least one common fluid node and are at least partially overlapping, a single actuator controlling the flow of liquid circulating in the at least three recirculation loops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder head (1) which, at an assembly end-side (9), can be connected to a cylinder block, having a coolant jacket (2), which is at least partially integrated in the cylinder head (1), for an internal combustion engine having at least two cylinders, in which each cylinder has at least one outlet opening (3a, 3b) for discharging the exhaust gases out of the cylinder, with an exhaust-gas line (4a, 4b) adjoining each outlet opening (3a, 3b), the exhaust-gas lines (4a, 4b) of the at least two cylinders merging within the cylinder head (1) to form a combined exhaust-gas line (6), and the coolant jacket (2) having a lower coolant jacket (2a), which is arranged between the exhaust-gas lines (4a, 4b, 5, 6) and the assembly end-side (9) of the cylinder head (1), and an upper coolant jacket (2b), which is arranged on that side of the exhaust-gas lines (4a, 4b, 5, 6) which is situated opposite the lower coolant jacket (2a).

Abstract: The solenoid valve assembly (5) presents an inlet union (8), at least one combustible gas outlet hole (28), and a plate (29) carrying a shutter (13) and operatable by an electromagnet (19) for controlling the solenoid valve (14). The plate (29) is turnable about a contact line (36) of one face (37) engaged by a bar (46) pushed against the plate (29) by a helical compression spring (44), so as to normally keep the shutter (13) in closed position. A valve body (7) is connected to an intermediate plate (12) carrying the outlet holes (28) and is closed by a removable and modular closing plate (9), which carries a variable number of outlet conduits (1). The intermediate plate (12) is provided with a series of grooves (56) adapted to accommodate a series of different gaskets (17), each corresponding to a module of the closing plate (9).

Abstract: An electromagnetically-driven valve includes: intake valves that are arranged side by side; a disk that pivots using applied electromagnetic force to reciprocate the intake valves in a predetermined direction; and a connection member that connects the intake valves to each other. The connection member is provided with a needle bearing into which the pivot motion of the disk is input. The pivot motion of the disk causes a displacement between the needle bearing and the disk in a direction that intersects with the predetermined direction. An oil passage through which oil is supplied to the needle bearing is formed in the connection member.