Abstract: A floor cleaning attachment is configured to attach to a pressure washer lance to receive a flow of fluid. The floor cleaning attachment includes a housing that defines a suction space and includes an attachment point configured to attach to the pressure washer lance to receive the flow of fluid. A rotatable brush is coupled to the housing, a vacuum producing member is coupled to the housing, and a valve is coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the flow of fluid is directed onto a floor, a second position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the vacuum producing member to produce a partial vacuum, and a third position in which the flow of fluid is directed to the rotatable brush to rotate the brush.

Abstract: A hand-held cleaning appliance includes a suction conduit having a longitudinal axis, an airflow generator generating an airflow along the suction conduit, a separating apparatus arranged in communication with the suction conduit for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source supplying power to the airflow generator and an elongate handle disposed between the airflow generator and the power source. The elongate handle is dimensioned and arranged to be gripped by a user's hand and the elongate handle lies transverse to the longitudinal axis of the suction conduit. By providing a hand-held vacuum cleaner with such an arrangement, the hand-held vacuum cleaner is easier and more comfortable to manipulate in use.

Abstract: An agitator arrangement for a floor cleaning machine is disclosed including various multi-agitator configurations or one agitator configuration with a plurality of brushes with bristle bundles for rotation of the brushes about an approximate vertical axis with a plurality of stationary downwardly projecting, bristle bundles arranged in at least one row approximately side by side with or without an offset. In particular, agitator assemblies having multiple brushes that rotate in approximately a horizontal and approximately a vertical axis or that rotate at different speeds and torque. Other configurations may include multi-row multiple vertical axis agitators.

Abstract: A floor cleaning appliance includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. A dirt collection vessel and suction generator are carried on the body. The handle assembly is pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly and is selectively displaceable into and out of a home position. A latch locks the handle assembly in the home position. An actuator carried on the handle assembly, remote from the latch, releases the latch to allow the handle assembly to be moved from the home position.

Abstract: A brake dust collecting device for a motor vehicle has a dust collecting unit and an air flow generating device that generates an air flow that flows across brake parts of a motor vehicle wheel brake and that supplies brake dust of the wheel brake to the dust collecting unit. The air flow generating device has a rotatable fan blade and the dust collecting unit is a filter element.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a suction generator carried by the housing, a bag compartment and a bag cage. The bag compartment is defined by a bag compartment wall including an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet. The bag cage is received in the bag compartment. The bag cage defines a bag cavity that hold a filter bag in a position spaced from the bag compartment wall so as to maintain a clear airflow passage. The bag cage includes a bag caddy having a bag holder.

Abstract: Described herein are improved wet/dry vacuum appliance assemblies and associated systems which facilitate the ease of removal of the filter assembly from within the appliance itself. The vacuum appliance assemblies described include a drum, a lid assembly adapted to removably mount on or to hinge on the drum, and a filter assembly housed within the lid assembly, wherein the lid assembly comprises a removable component such that if the removable component is removed, the filter assembly is accessible.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a cyclone module assembly comprising a cyclone separation chamber for separating dust and debris from air with the generation of a cyclonic airflow vortex forming a vortex tail, the cyclone separation chamber having an inlet opening in fluid communication with the suction nozzle through the working air path and an outlet opening for discharging cleaned air, and a dirt cup for collecting dust and debris that is separated from the air in the cyclone separation chamber. The inlet opening in the cyclone separation chamber is formed with a pair of opposed inlets. The opposed inlets can be symmetrically or asymmetrically positioned with respect to each other. The cyclone separation chamber can comprise first and second concentric cyclone separation chambers and the opposed inlets can form the inlet opening to the second or inner cyclone separation chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sleeve for introducing into an opening (3.3) which connects two sides (3.1, 3.2) of a component (3). Said sleeve consists of at least one cavity (1) which comprises a longitudinal axis (x) and which is connected to an external side (2). Said cavity (1) can be at applied at least to one part of the external side (2) at least in the radial direction in relation to the Said sleeve can be mounted in a simple and rapid manner and can be adapted in a precise manner to the structural tolerances. As a result, the sleeve is formed by at least two sleeve bodies (1.1, 1.2) which are arranged in a successive manner in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x). The first sleeve body (1.1) and the second sleeve body (1.2) can be connected together in the axial direction in relation to the longitudinal axis (x), by at least one connection element (4.1, 4.2) in a positive and/or non-positive fit.

Abstract: A bushing for use in a hollow tube housing of a rack and pinion steering system. The bushing is formed as a generally cylindrical body having a central aperture and a circular cantilevered flange that extends outward from the body of the bushing. The flange contains a leading surface for compression contact with a corresponding interfering surface on the hollow interior of the rack housing. The flange is disposed to continuously compress a portion of its leading surface against a portion of the interfering surface on the hollow interior of the housing over a predetermined range of temperatures when the bushing is installed in the housing, and thereby providing thermal compensation to maintain a seal.

Abstract: A sliding assembly for a transversal sliding door comprises a positioning unit and a sliding device. One end of the positioning unit serves to assemble with a doorplate; and another end thereof serves to assemble with the sliding device. The sliding device includes a retaining portion and a rolling portion. The rolling portion includes a first combining portion, a second combining portion, a wheel shaft and a contact unit. The first combining portion and the second combining portion serve to clamp the wheel shaft and the contact unit. The contact unit is positioned at an outer side of the wheel shaft; and the wheel shaft is pivoted to the retaining seat. Thereby when the doorplate is pushed, the contact unit will suffer from a force so that the rolling portion will pivotally rotate with respect to the retaining portion so that the doorplate can move transversally.

Abstract: A mechanism for the installment of a door or other similar closure having a rotational-sliding movement, of the type comprising the following elements to associate to a shutter: first pivot means defining a first vertical axis for the pivoting of a shutter, in a substantially central region thereof, to translation means arranged so as to slide in a corresponding guide associated to the upper strut of a frame of a door; second pivot means with an axis parallel to the axis of the first pivot means, for the pivoting of two arms, a first upper one and a second lower one, that are both pivoted with one of their ends to the frame of the door or closure in proximity to a jamb to define a second rotation axis, and have the opposite ends reciprocally rigidly coupled by means of a rod, defining a third rotation axis interposed between the first axis and the second axis, passing through the shutter in the direction of the height thereof.

Abstract: A door hinge mounting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a jig frame; upper and lower door hinge arranging units disposed to a rearward side of the jig frame corresponding to positions of hinge mounting portions of a vehicle body for arranging upper and lower door hinges; upper and lower door hinge clamping units disposed to a forward side of the jig frame corresponding to positions of the upper and lower door hinge arranging units for clamping the door hinges; a support unit disposed near the lower door hinge clamping unit for closely adhering the jig frame to the vehicle body; and a fixing unit disposed to the forward side of the jig frame between the upper door hinge clamping unit and the support unit for fixing the jig frame to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A spring hinge comprises a frame leaf, door leaf, upper and lower tube sections to fixedly connect with frame leaf, and middle tube section to fixedly connect with door leaf, wherein middle tube section is internally made with a hydraulic damping speed reducing device; lower tube section is internally installed with a torsion spring device, wherein torsion spring being completely sleeved on the exterior of spindle rod is affixed to the spring seat at the lower end thereof, and an upper and lower clutching device is installed between middle tube section and torsion spring device thereby allowing middle tube section and torsion spring device to be separated or combinedly moved, wherein torsion spring and hydraulic damping speed reducing device are packagely used to close door slowly while releasing spring energy after closing to set angle to precisely close the door.

Abstract: A two-axis hinge device includes a first-rotation-axis defining unit which defines a first rotation axis; a rotating arm fixed to a first housing, the rotating arm being provided on the first-rotation-axis defining unit such that the rotating arm is rotatable around the first rotation axis; a second-rotation-axis defining unit fixed to a second housing, the second-rotation-axis defining unit having a substantially cylindrical shape and defining a second rotation axis which is substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis, the first-rotation-axis defining unit being fixed to and supported by the second-rotation-axis defining unit; and a hole-communicating connector fixed to the second-rotation-axis defining unit, the hole-communicating connector having a substantially cylindrical shape and being provided with a hole which communicates with a hole in the second-rotation-axis defining unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus which can be used to connect two items together using a knob, key, handle or lever. The knob has a central boss from which extend at least two curved, in plan, arms. The curved shape of the arms is adapted in use to aid grip. or purchase during tightening or aid grip or purchase during releasing motion of the boss to thereby minimise the risk of overtightening.

Abstract: A fixing device fixes toothed elements to a component of a textile machine. The component of the textile machine can be either a top comb, a circular comb or a card flat. The fixing device includes a stationary bearing surface for the toothed elements and a flexible spring leg for pressing the toothed elements to the bearing surface by use of a holding force. The fixing device includes a device for neutralizing the holding force of the spring leg.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a rope clamping device, which is made up of the following elements: a central bar, two threaded bolts, two grooved wheels, two large clamps, eight metal washers, and four nuts. The device allows a rope, chain, or cable to pass over a grooved wheel, wherein the rope is held securely when a clamp is released onto the grooved wheel. There is a second clamp and grooved wheel on the opposing side of the device. When both clamps have engaged the rope, chain or cable, the loop of rope, chain or cable is held securely. This is done to serve as an alternative to traditional knot tying in order to quickly and easily secure an object with a rope, chain or cable.

Abstract: The invention refers to a clamp for tubular connections in small refrigeration systems of the type which comprises a compressor operatively associated with a refrigeration circuit containing at least one working fluid, said refrigeration system comprising a tubular connecting element, in an elastically deformable material, to be attached around a tubular element that conducts working fluid. The clamp comprises two semi-annular portions having, each one, a first end and a second end, said first ends being coupled to each other and the second end of one of said semi-annular portions being provided with a locking means to be engaged in a lock receiving means provided in the second end of the other semi-annular portion, the coupling between the two first ends being made so as to allow said two semi-annular portions to be displaced between an open position, allowing to place the clamp around the tubular connecting element and a closed position, with the locking means retained in the lock receiving means.

Abstract: A binding clamp is disclosed having a clamp, a protective cushion, an optional mounting bracket, and an optional shield. The binding clamp fastens one or more articles together. Versions of the binding clamp can be used as primary and secondary supports for wiring harnesses.

Abstract: A band clip for binding a pipe includes a fastening band and a holder buckle. The pipe can be bound safely and conveniently in a one-touch process of simply pulling the fastening band, with a fastening portion gradually curved inward against protruding and opened insert sections of the holder buckle without having to perform cumbersome and difficult actions of inserting the fastening band into a hole of the holder buckle, so that a process of binding the pipe can be carried out easily and safely even in hostile environments. The fastening band is first caught by the latch protrusion while passing through the holder buckle when fastened around the pipe, and then caught again by the binding-fixing lugs, and thus can be double-bound to the holder buckle easily and stably without having to use a tool.

Abstract: The present invention includes embodiments of apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a retractable computer mouse pad for use with a portable computer or other computing device, terminal or peripheral in which the mouse pad may be extended during use, and retracted when not in use. In some embodiments a drawer-like structure is attached underneath the computing device, from which one or more mouse pads may be extended and retracted. In several embodiments, the mouse pad is provided with a magnetically attractive material, and the mouse is provided with one or more magnets for attractive engagement with such material, in order to allow the user to let go of the mouse when not in use without concern that the mouse might change position or slip off the mouse pad.

Abstract: A slider actuated closure mechanism includes internal projections that extend from interior sides of closure elements and retention members that extend from exterior sides of the closure elements. A slider is disposed over the first and second closure elements and includes first and second sidewalls each including a shoulder inwardly extending from a distal end thereof. When the slider is disposed over the first and second closure elements, the first sidewall and the first closure element are minimally horizontally separated by a distance d1, the second sidewall and the second closure element are minimally horizontally separated by a distance d2, and the internal projections are horizontally separated by a distance d3. The sum of the distances d1, d2, and d3 equals a total non-zero distance, dt, that is less than a length that each of the shoulders inwardly extends from the respective first and second sidewalls.

Abstract: A pull-tab for zipper is disclosed to include a female pull-tab member having a flexible cord member extending from the periphery, and a male pull-tab member affixed to the end of the flexible cord member after insertion of the flexible cord member through a through hole of a zipper's slide and engaged into the female pull-tab member to secure the flexible cord member to the slide of the zipper.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a clip including: a flange to be abutting a panel having an attaching hole; and a leg portion to be inserted into the attaching hole. The leg portion includes: an engaging part; and a guide part connected thereto. The guide part include: a distal-end tapered part formed to be gradually reduced in an outer diameter toward an inserting direction of the leg portion; a base-end reversely tapered part formed to be gradually reduced in an outer diameter toward the opposite direction; and a diameter enlarged part formed therebetween to have an outer diameter largest among the guide part. The largest outer diameter of the diameter enlarged part is larger than that of a distal end part of the engaging part.

Abstract: A swivel coupling is provided for connecting a multi-piece restraint having two trapezoidally shaped segments capable of rotating with respect to each other. Each segment includes rectangular and multiple cylindrical portions with one being orthogonal to the segment and having an orifice for receiving a connecting means to join the segments. In another embodiment, one segment is joined to an attachment having a hook that includes a base portion and a hook portion where the base portion includes an orthogonal cylindrical portion having an orifice for receiving a connecting means that extends through the orifice and through the second orifice of the segment.

Abstract: One embodiment is a bracket assembly having a first bracket connected to an electronic device with a fastener and an opening that receives a lock. A second bracket covers access to the fastener to prevent the first and second brackets from being disassembled while the lock is secured to the first and second brackets.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coupled resonator device includes forming a first BAW-device on a first substrate, forming a second BAW-device on a second substrate, and bonding the first and the second BAW-device such that the bonded first and second BAW-device are sandwiched between the first and second substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a boundary acoustic wave device prevents formation of discontinuous portions in a dielectric film without a significant decrease in the thickness of an IDT when the dielectric film is formed by deposition and without deterioration of electrical characteristics. The method includes the steps of forming an IDT on a piezoelectric substrate, forming a lower dielectric film so as to cover the IDT, conducting a planarizing step so as to smooth the rough surface of the lower dielectric film, and forming an upper dielectric film so as to cover the lower dielectric film of which the rough surface is smoothed.

Abstract: A retaining clip fits on the exhaust rocker arms of a large diesel engine to hold the exhaust brake power pistons in place while performing service on the engine. The retaining clips are easily installed and removed from the rocker arm and prevent the loss or damage of the power piston due to the piston accidentally falling out of the rocker arms during service to the engine.

Abstract: A riveting apparatus includes a hot air pipe; a connection pipe coupled to the hot air pipe; a forming tool having a configuration in which peripheral and center portions project downward and portions existing therebetween are curved upward, defined with discharge holes which extend in axial and radial directions, and coupled to a lower end of the connection pipe so that hot air having passed through the connection pipe can be discharged through the discharge holes to heat an end of a rivet to thereby allow the forming tool to form the end of the rivet into the shape of a head; a moving unit coupled to the hot air pipe or the connection pipe to move the forming tool upward and downward; and a guide surrounding the forming tool so that hot air discharged through the discharge holes can be directed toward the end of the rivet.

Abstract: Grinding a machine component such as a valve component during remanufacturing, includes seating one end of the valve component in a chuck of the grinding apparatus, then contacting a steady rest with a reference surface on an outer diameter of the valve component while rotating the valve component, and then reseating the one end of the valve component in the chuck. A first valve surface on an outer diameter of the valve component is ground while contacting the steady rest with the reference surface, then a second, different valve surface on the outer diameter of the valve component is ground also while contacting the steady rest with the reference surface. The valve component is then reassembled with a hydraulically actuated device for service therein.

Abstract: A system and methods for disassembling a machine is provided. The machine includes a casing including a plurality of arcuate channels defined therein. The system includes a reaction bridge configured to couple to a casing, the reaction bridge including a first leg, a second leg and a support beam extending therebetween, a force device including an actuator and a connecting rod extending therefrom, wherein the force device is coupled to the reaction bridge support beam. The force device is configured to apply a force to an end of a segment positioned in one of the casing channels. The system also includes a clevis assembly coupled to the connecting rod, wherein the clevis assembly is configured to engage the segment to facilitate removal of the segment from the rotary machine.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing winding conductors from a twisting machine and placing them in a rotor or stator stack. The method comprises, for removing from a twisting fixture and inserting into a rotor or stator, a plurality of rectangular winding conductors each having a pair of legs separated by an amount equal to the distance between a predetermined number of rotor or stator slots in which they will be inserted and integrally connected at one end thereof, moving a plurality of fingers of a clamping assembly between the legs of a plurality of winding conductors in a twisting fixture to retain the winding conductors, moving the clamping assembly away from the twisting fixture to withdraw the winding conductors from the twisting fixture, providing relative movement of the clamping assembly and a rotor or stator to insert free ends of the winding conductors into a rotor or stator, and moving the fingers of a clamping assembly from between the legs of a plurality of winding conductors.

Abstract: A method for disassembling an alternator of an electric power production plant provided with a stator having a cylindrical core, two opposing heads and a plurality of windings, each of which is provided with conductor bars connected to one another in correspondence with the heads according to a predefined electrical layout, consists of shearing the conductor bars of the stator in proximity of the heads.

Abstract: An assembly process for a vehicle of substantial height, process in which at least one pit is implemented that is able to accommodate the vehicle, the latter being positioned on at least one removable floor platform able to raise the vehicle with respect to the bottom of the pit, the floor platform being positioned at the required height by means of positioning means.

Abstract: A tool is provided for maintaining the position of a fan during periods in which the retaining nut is applied or removed from the electric motor drive shaft. The tool includes a central portion with an opening to fit over the nut and to act as a fulcrum for the tool. Extending radially outward from each side of the central portion is a torque member that fits against the respective blades to hold them in place during rotation of the nut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe, especially an oil pipe, having a lining comprising a fluoropolymer adhered to its interior surface and a lining formed on its exterior surface. The interior and/or exterior lining may comprise a primer layer comprising a fluoropolymer, and preferably a perfluoropolymer and an overcoat or a preformed film adhered to the primer layer. Either the overcoat or the preformed liner also comprises a fluoropolymer, and preferably a perfluoropolymer. The surface of the lining facing the flowable media, such as oil, may be a pure perfluoropolymer to provide a particularly good non-stick surface for the oil.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for insertion of preformed rotor and stator conductors into a twisting machine for forming hairpin shaped conductors of rectangular wire into stator conductors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert-molded cover (10) for a electronic device. The insert-molded cover includes a metallic body (11) and a plastic antenna lid (12) integrally formed on an edge of the metallic body. At least one latching structure (13, 14, 15, 16) is formed on a boundary of the metallic body and the plastic antenna lid. The present invention also relates a method for manufacturing an insert-molded cover for electronic devices.

Abstract: An antenna core comprises a flexible stack of a plurality of oblong soft-magnetic strips consisting of an amorphous or nanocrystalline alloy. The strips of said antenna core are separated from one another by an electrically insulating film each. The amorphous or nanocrystalline alloy has a magnetostriction value lambdas in the range of +4<.>10<?6> to ?4<.>10<?6> and a linear BH loop. The coefficient of induction L of the antenna core changes at 60 kHz at a center distortion by 25% of its length by less than 10% and the quality Q of the antenna core is >=10 at 60 kHz.

Abstract: By the method of manufacturing a thin film magnetic head, a magnetic material having a suitable characteristic can be used for manufacturing a magnetic pole and corrosion of the magnetic pole can be prevented. The method comprises: a step of forming a multilayered magnetic pole; a step of forming a stopper layer on the magnetic pole; a step of forming an insulating layer on the stopper layer; a step of polishing the insulating layer, by chemical mechanical polishing process, until an upper face of the stopper layer is exposed; a step of removing the stopper layer, by dry etching process with a reactive gas, until an upper face of the magnetic head is exposed; a step of removing the upper face of the magnetic pole, by dry etching process with an inert gas, until reaching a prescribed depth; and a step of polishing the upper face of the magnetic pole, by chemical mechanical polishing process, until the upper face of the magnetic pole is flattened.

Abstract: System and method that permits fully automated production of RF hybrid devices or chokes comprised of electrical wires and a main body made of ferrite toroids are disclosed. RF chokes produced according to current invention may be used as directional couplers, in-phase splitters, balanced/unbalanced (BALUN) matching devices, radio frequency (RF) transformers etc., and may achieve high repeatability and improved electrical performance without adversely affecting electrical characteristics of the RF hybrid devices.

Abstract: In order to provide a manufacturing method for a heating resistor element component, with which an insulating film (undercoat) can be easily handled, damage caused in the insulating film can be reduced, and a high yield can be ensured, the manufacturing method comprises the steps of: processing, on a surface of a supporting substrate (2), a plurality of concave portions (8) each forming a hollow portion (7) at intervals; processing, on the surface of the supporting substrate (2), a concave part (10) for each region straddling the plurality of concave portions (8) in an arrangement direction of the concave portions (8); placing an insulating film (3) made of sheet glass in each concave part (10); and bonding the insulating film (3) to the supporting substrate (2).

Abstract: A method of making a lithium electrochemical cell includes treating the cathode active material with an agent that includes lithium but not sodium. A cathode including the cathode active material, an anode, a separator, and an electrolyte are assembled in a housing to provide a cell containing less than 1500 ppm by weight of sodium.

Abstract: A method of making a lithium electrochemical cell includes treating the cathode active material with an agent that includes lithium but not sodium. A cathode including the cathode active material, an anode, a separator, and an electrolyte are assembled in a housing to provide a cell containing less than 1500 ppm by weight of sodium.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a hydro dynamic bearing device is provided for the finishing treatment of lubricating oil after lubricating the hydro dynamic bearing device. The hydro dynamic bearing is constructed of an axial member housed in a housing, a radial bearing part for supporting the axial member in a non-contact manner in a radial direction by a hydro dynamic pressure action of the lubricating oil generated in a radial bearing clearance, and a sealing part arranged in an opening part of the housing, and the apparatus has a laser for measuring an oil-level height of the lubricating oil in the housing.

Abstract: An electronic wire harness assembly system having a transparent pegboard with a rear mounted digital display such as an LCD or plasma display is controlled by a proprietary software program running on a personal computer. The digital display provides peg location illumination, wire run path location illumination, connector shape illumination and location illumination, as well as cable tie location illumination. The operator is visually assisted with notes and videos displayed under the pegboard at the appropriate locations. The pegboard grid is registered to the digital display with simple mouse pointer clicks.

Abstract: In an electronic component mounting apparatus including an electronic component mounting head for holding an electronic component and an up/down device for pressing the electronic component against a circuit board, the electronic component is pressed against the circuit board while ultrasonic vibrations are applied from an ultrasonic transducer of the electronic component mounting head to the electronic component via a component holding unit, so that the electronic component is mounted onto the circuit board. In the electronic component mounting apparatus, the electronic component is heated via the component holding unit by radiant heat from a heater fixed to the component holding unit in a noncontact state, so that even under the condition that the electrothermal heater is replaceably attached, characteristics of the ultrasonic vibrations applied to the electronic component can be maintained constant.

Abstract: A temporarily fixing device includes a frame-shaped structure member having a hole in its central part and a stepped portion around the hole; a board mounted on the stepped portion of the frame-shaped structure member; a simultaneously-pressing member into which a base pressing the board to the stepped portion and a pressing portion pressing at least one or more circuit components onto the board are unitized in its connection part; a shaft provided on the frame-shaped structure member so as to rotatably and vertically movably support the base of the simultaneously-pressing member; and a pressure member normally pressing the simultaneously-pressing member to the surface of the frame-shaped structure member.