Abstract: A system for detecting and controlling a slug event in a flow through a pipeline is provided. The system includes multiple sensors configured to indicate one or more parameters of the flow for a slug at multiple locations in the pipeline. The system also includes a controller configured to receive one or more response signals corresponding to at least one of the parameters from the sensors. The system further includes a variable speed drive system electrically coupled to the controller and a compressor pumping fluid in the pipeline such that a ratio of liquid to gas is within an acceptable range, wherein the variable speed drive is configured to receive one or more signals from the controller and further configured to regulate at least one of a translational or a rotational speed or a power of the compressor based upon the signals. The system also includes a display unit coupled to the controller, the display unit configured to output the plurality of signals received from the controller.

Abstract: A measuring pipe obtained by applying an insulating resin lining to the inside of a nonmagnetic pipe is employed. A through hole reaching the resin lining is made in the sidewall of the nonmagnetic pipe, and a signal electrode and a guard electrode are arranged in the through hole. The through hole is filled with an insulating vibration absorbing member so as to cover the periphery of the signal electrode and the guard electrode. A gelatinous substance of silicon resin, or the like, is employed as the vibration absorbing member, but liquid such as oil may be employed to liquid seal the signal electrode and the guard electrode in the through hole. Consequently, the electromagnetic flowmeter can be formed compact and its production is facilitated.

Abstract: The measuring system is inserted into the course of a process line and serves for registering at least one measured variable of a medium flowing in the process line. The measuring system includes for such purpose a measuring transducer having a measuring tube serving for conveying medium being measured and a sensor arrangement, which has at least one sensor element reacting primarily to the measured variable to be registered, and which delivers by means of at least one sensor element at least one measurement signal influenced by the measured variable. Further, the measuring system includes a measuring electronics communicating with the measuring transducer and using the at least one measurement signal for producing, at least at times, at least one measured value instantaneously representing the measured variable.

Abstract: The measuring system is inserted into the course of a process line and serves for registering at least one measured variable of a medium flowing in the process line. The measuring system includes for such purpose a measuring transducer having a measuring tube serving for conveying medium being measured and a sensor arrangement, which has at least one sensor element reacting primarily to the measured variable to be registered, and which delivers by means of at least one sensor element at least one measurement signal influenced by the measured variable. Further, the measuring system includes a measuring electronics communicating with the measuring transducer and using the at least one measurement signal for producing, at least at times, at least one measured value instantaneously representing the measured variable.

Abstract: A flow measurement system and method uses enhanced phase detection based on a ratio of amplitudes of summations of two oppositely propagating acoustic signals. A need for direct time measurement and extensive difference calculation is consequently avoided so that in some implementations compact, simple, low power analog circuitry can be used.

Abstract: A device for measuring a mass flow (5) with guide means (4) having a surface shaped as a circular arc, across which the mass flow can flow during the measurement, and a force sensor (2), wherein the guide means (4) is supported above the force sensor (2) and the support occurs on a straight line extending through an endpoint of a radius vector TO of a resulting friction force F acting on the mass flow (5) in the direction of the resulting friction force F acting on the mass flow (5).

Abstract: A method for operation of a vibratory measurement instrument comprises flowing a fluid through at least one measurement tube; causing the measuring tube to oscillate mechanically using an oscillation production unit; detecting an oscillation behavior of the tube using at least one oscillation sensor; determining at least one of a mass flow, a viscosity, and a density in a narrowband frequency range based on the oscillation behavior; evaluating at least one of the mass flow, the viscosity, and the density using signal processing of an electronics unit; and evaluating the oscillation behavior at least at times in a broadband frequency range using the electronics unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a force sensor (10) for measuring a bearing force (3) of a roller deviating a web of material. Said force sensor (10) comprises a base element (20) on which at least one sensor element (25) is supported. The sensor element (25) comprises at least one plate (40) which can be elastically deformed by the bearing force (3) and is provided with at least one force transducer (42). The sensor element (25) is loaded by a pressure piece (29) into which the bearing force (3) is introduced by means of a spring (32). Said spring comprises a larger range of spring—in the direction of the force—than the elastically deformable plate (4) for the same load. In order to limit the action of the force on the sensor element (25), an annular abutment (35) is provided, against which the pressure piece (29) can be pressed flat. Said abutment (35) is provided around the sensor element (25).

Abstract: A pressure sensor has a multiplicity of piezoelectric converter elements which are arranged such that they are essentially parallel to a force-applying or pressure-applying direction. These can be in the form of fibres, small rods, plates or the like, and may also be in the form of a thick or thin layer. When the converter elements are in the form of fibres, small rods or plates, they are arranged at a distance from one another by means of an insulating material and/or are at least partially embedded in said material.

Abstract: A force sensor unit includes: a detection section constituted of a main unit detecting external force and changes in temperature, and a sub unit detecting the changes in temperature, detecting the external force; and an attenuator dampening the external force and imparting the dampened force to the detection section.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an air sampling system for measuring corrosives within an airstream flowing within an inlet system. This air sampling system may include an air sampling unit with a plurality of sampling coupons secured within. Parts of the air sampling system may be externally mounted to the inlet system, allowing for an operator to access the sampling coupons, while the inlet system operates. In operation, an embodiment of the present invention has a sampling line connected to the air sampling system; the airstream flowing within the sampling line passes over the sampling coupons and then returns to the inlet system.

Abstract: A device for separating at least part of the liquid component of a blood sample and methods thereof are disclosed. Generally, the device includes a container body for receiving the blood sample, a layer of retaining porous material, a layer of separating permeable material. The retaining porous material retains non-liquid components of the blood sample after the non-liquid components have been subjected to centrifugal force which forces them through the separating permeable material into the retaining porous material.

Abstract: Applicants' teachings relate to a method and device to extract components contained in a fluid. More particularly, the applicants' teachings are directed towards a method and sampling device for quick extraction of targeted components from their in vivo surroundings. In accordance with various embodiments of applicants' teachings a sampling device and method to extract components, such as, for example, analytes, from a fluid is provided. The device is interfaced with a fluid source, such as, for example, but not limited to, a circulatory system of an animal, to enable extraction of target molecules with minimal loss of fluid (e.g., blood) to the source. The device facilitates an interface between the circulatory system of an animal and a suitable sampling probe such as, for example, a solid phase microextraction (SPME) probe. The targeted compounds are desorbed in small volumes of solvents that can be analyzed with highly specific instruments.

Abstract: Handheld solid powder sampling and dispensing devices and methods thereof are disclosed. The handheld device has an ergonomically contoured outer surface to be held by a user. Actuation of an outer member of the device causes a predetermined quantity of a powder to be loaded within the device. Actuation of a plunger mechanism causes the predetermined quantity of powder to be dispensed. The outer member and the plunger mechanism are independently operable. Advantageously, the target delivery quantity of powder can be varied by a device adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: An oscillating power generator includes a base, an energy transforming device, and an oscillating transmission device. The energy transforming device is disposed on the base for generating electric energy. The oscillating transmission device is disposed on the base for driving a driven gear shaft of the energy transforming device. The oscillating transmission device includes an oscillating part, a first ratchet transmission mechanism, and a transmission mechanism. The oscillating part is disposed outside the base in an oscillating manner. The first ratchet transmission mechanism is engaged with the driven gear shaft. The transmission mechanism is connected to the oscillating part and the first ratchet transmission mechanism for driving the first ratchet transmission mechanism when the oscillating part is oscillating, so as to drive the driven gear shaft of the energy transforming device to rotate.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a manpower driven device being able to do particular bi-directional pedaling to provide constant directional output for driving the loading wheel train, wherein its pedaling direction is selected by the rider according to his/her operating statuses of the muscles and joints, or the same directional outputs of different speed ratios is made further through the different driving directional inputs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothed wheel comprising a central bore which defines a central rotation axle and a secondary bore in which a crankpin is fixed. The invention is characterized in that one of the faces thereof is equipped with means for determining the distance between the central axle of the central bore and the axle of the crankpin in the secondary bore, the means taking the form of coding means.

Abstract: A gear mechanism includes a pair of gears including first and second gears overlapped with each other in an axial direction. The first and second gears include first and second tooth portions, respectively. The first tooth portion slightly projects outwardly from the second tooth portion. The first gear is formed with a deformation facilitating portion for facilitating deformation of the first gear in a radial direction.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device includes a main shaft operatively coupled to a motor of the vehicle, where the main shaft has a drive gear, and a countershaft having a drive gear and a driven gear. The drive gear of the main shaft is configured to engage the driven gear of the countershaft. Also included is a differential having a driven gear and a half axle gear, where the drive gear of the countershaft is configured to engage the driven gear of the differential, and the half axle gear of the differential is configured to drive a wheel of the vehicle. A parking mechanism is connected with the countershaft and is configured to lock the countershaft in a parking mode.

Abstract: In a gear (G1) according to the present invention, which is provided with a plurality of teeth (1) to be mated with teeth of a mating gear to thereby transmit a rotational motion, a predetermined region (A) in at least one tooth flank (7) of each tooth (1) is formed in a configuration such that, from at least one place in a tooth width direction on a crossing (8) of the tooth flank (7) and a tooth tip surface (3), the mating with the teeth of the mating gear is started with the point contact or the line contact shorter than the total tooth width, and thereafter, is gradually shifted to the line contact so that the length of contact line (10) thereof is sequentially increased as the line contact moves from a tooth tip surface (3) side toward a tooth root side.

Abstract: An automatic transmission comprises a converter case storing a torque converter, a transmission case storing a transmission mechanism, the transmission case connecting to the converter case at a front thereof and having a rear wall portion to close an end at a rear thereof, a lubricating-oil introduction passage provided at the converter case to introduce lubricating oil, a rear-side lubricating-oil supply passage provided at the rear wall portion to supply the lubricating oil to the transmission mechanism, a lubricating-oil supply pipe extending toward the rear wall portion in the transmission case, an upstream end of which connects to the lubricating-oil introduction passage and a downstream end of which connects to the rear-side lubricating-oil supply passage, wherein the lubricating-oil supply pipe is supported between the converter case and the rear wall portion.

Abstract: This invention provides an improvement in a control stick (e.g., joystick, side-stick, etc.) (20) adapted to control the movement of an object (e.g., an airfoil surface). The improvement includes: a support (21); an intermediately-pivoted upper member (23) mounted on the support, the upper member having an upper portion (24), and lower portion (25); an intermediate member (26) having an upper portion pivotally connected to the upper member lower portion, and having a lower portion; and a lower member (29) having a lower portion pivotally mounted on the support, and having an upper portion; and wherein the intermediate member lower portion is movably mounted on the lower member upper portion such that pivotal movement of the upper member upper portion relative to the support will produce pivotal movement of the intermediate and lower members relative to the support; and a resilient member (31) arranged to bias the direction of relative movement between the intermediate and lower members.

Abstract: A shifting device for a multi-gear manual transmission, in particular a gearwheel variable-speed transmission of a vehicle, with a gearshift shaft that can be axially and rotationally moved. A shift gate can be selected by axial movement of the shaft and a gear in the shift gate is engaged by rotation movement of the shaft. A locking device communicates with the gearshift shaft and increases a selection force when selecting a shift gate having a reverse gear. A spring arrangement includes a first spring element, which acts during the selection of a shift gate with two forward gears, and the second spring element acts, together with the locking device, during the selection of the shift gate with the reverse gear.

Abstract: Disclosed is a humanoid robot capable of improving power transmission efficiency of a wire and movement displacement of a wrist joint by modifying the structure of the wrist joint serving as a passage for wires. The humanoid robot includes a robot hand including a power transmission device for transferring gripping force to finger members. The power transmission device includes connection members connecting an actuator to finger joints and guide members for guiding the connection members. The guide members include a first guide member coupled to a robot arm and a second guide member coupled to a hand body. The connection members are alternately wound around the first and second guide members. The gripping force is enhanced whereby a length of the connection members provided between the first and second guide members is constantly maintained even if the second guide member is shifted from the first guide member.

Abstract: A transmission or backend mechanism for a medical instrument connects four cables to three motorized degrees of freedom. The transmission employs a first drive mechanism attached to first and second cables and a second drive mechanism attached to third and fourth cables, where each mechanism can include a capstan or a lever system that pulls in one cable while simultaneously feeding out another cables. A third drive mechanism has a first pivot about which a portion of the first drive mechanism rotates, a second pivot about which a portion of the second drive mechanism rotates, and a third pivot about which the third drive mechanism rotates. Rotation of the third drive mechanism about the third pivot pulls in at least one of the first and second cables and feeds out at least one of the third and fourth cables.

Abstract: A wrist mechanism for an instrument used in minimally invasive medical procedures employs only four drive cables for control of the pitch, yaw, and grip of an effector. To reduce part count, no pulleys are used. Instead, solid surfaces of devises in the wrist mechanism cradle the drive cables and are curved in multiple directions to maintain a fixed moment arm for cable torques and eliminate the need for large cable wrap angles. Further, the stiffness of each of the four drive cables can be controlled for improved clinical performance. In particular, the stiffness of the two drive cables that cause grips to close can be greater than the stiffness of the remaining two drive cables that cause the grips to open. The arrangement can minimize cable slack, improving fidelity of motion.

Abstract: A shift control device includes a shift-up control apparatus, a shift-down control apparatus and a transmission control assembly. The shift-up control apparatus includes an operable shift-up controller, a first link member connected with the shift-up controller and a first pawl pivotally mounted on the first link member. The shift-down control apparatus includes an operable shift-down controller and a second link member connected with the shift-down controller. The second link member includes first and second actuating members. The transmission control assembly includes a locking member, a housing assembly and first second pawls. The locking member is moveable in the housing at various positions for various bicycle speed transmissions and includes first and second engaging sections. The first engaging section is selectively engaged by the first pawl and the second engaging section selectively engaged by the second and third pawls.

Abstract: A joystick for controlling the functions of machines and/or vehicles comprises an actuator which can be moved in different directions by means of a joint having preferably two degrees of freedom, wherein the back-and-forth motions of the actuator occurring in a first plane are subjected to an active force feedback in the form of an electromotor and a reduction gear, and the back-and-forth movement of the actuator which occurs in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane is subjected to a passive force feedback in the form of a sprung reset device. In order to make such a joystick which allows for a low-cost serial production, the invention proposes that the reduction gear is designed with low backlash and is connected on the output side to the actuator via a preferably leaf-spring assembly which connects a swing arm to a joint part.

Abstract: Motorcycles are a one-size-fits-all device from the factory. Shorter people, people with shorter arms or operators who changes the grips from the longer factory grips to what is called ISO grips, which are shorter, find the length and position of the handlebars uncomfortable. The operator has to lean forward each time a turn is encountered, to turn the handlebars as far as required to maneuver the motorcycle. This invention, riser extensions, raises the handlebars up and repositions them rearward, allowing the operator more bend in the elbow and the ability to operate the motorcycle in a more upright position. The operator can safely turn the handlebars as far as required, comfortably making the operator safer. The riser extensions are fastened under the original factory risers and the original bolts and nuts are replaced with longer bolts and locknuts and are tightened to the original factory torque specifications of the originals.

Abstract: A handlebar grip for a bicycle includes a handlebar, two hard shells detachably combined with each other to form a clamping housing which presses an outer wall of the handlebar and is provided with at least one hollow portion, and a soft inner sleeve clamped between an inner wall of the clamping housing and the outer wall of the handlebar and having an outer wall provided with at least one soft protruding portion extending through the hollow portion of the clamping housing and protruding outwardly from an outer wall of the clamping housing to form a soft holding surface. Thus, the two shells of the clamping housing and the inner sleeve can be changed individually according to a user's requirement, thereby enhancing the versatility of the handlebar grip.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a stroke-adjustable reciprocating fluid machine comprising a crank shaft which is rotatable about a rotational axis, and a rotatable eccentric crank eccentrically supported about the crank shaft in a bearing, the crank having a crank centre, and the crank centre being adjustable relative to the rotational axis between a largest and a smallest radial distance thereto, and an adjustment motor connected to the drive of the fluid machine also being connected to the crank via a third angular gear which cooperates with a fourth angular gear, the fourth angular gear being connected to an adjustment output axle having its centre on the rotational axis and being connected to the crank by means of an adjustment sleeve, the crank shaft being connected to the main drive shaft of the fluid machine via a first angular gear which cooperates with a second angular gear.

Abstract: Nickel entrained in the sulphide mineral pyrrhotite is engineered to dissolve in leaching acid in a two step procedure. First, a slurry of the mineral and the acid is activated by oxidation. This is done in a time T1 by electrolysis; or alternatively chemically, by adding e.g an oxidizing acid to the mineral. After activation, the slurry is then kept under anoxic conditions for a time T2. During T2, the sulphide starts to dissolve much more rapidly, and the rapid breakdown of the sulphide enables the nickel to dissolve and thus to be leached out of the mineral. The dissolved nickel is extracted from the leaching acid e.g by electro-winning.

Abstract: A process for direct smelting metalliferous feed material in a direct smelting vessel and producing process outputs of molten metal, molten slag, and an off-gas from the vessel is disclosed. The process includes controlling pressure in the direct smelting vessel by controlling off-gas pressure in an off-gas stream supplied to a fluidised bed pretreatment apparatus while the process is operating in the “hold” and “idle” process states.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to produce stainless steel for all stainless steel products both in the austenitic and the ferritic range, based on liquid pig-iron and FeCr solids, without using a supply of electrical energy. According to the invention, the liquid pig-iron, after being pre-treated in a blast furnace (1), is subjected to a DDD treatment (dephosphorisation, desiliconisation and desulphuration), is heated, finished or alloyed and deoxidated. The quantity of slag-free liquid pig-iron that has been pre-treated in the blast furnace (1) is separated and introduced into two classic “twin” AOD-L converters (2, 3), where the required chemical process steps (of the DDD treatment and of the heating, decarburisation and alloying stages) take place in parallel contrary processes using autogenous chemical energy, the DDD treatment being carried out first in the first twin AOD-L converter (2) and the decarburisation being carried out first in the second twin AOD-L converter (3).

Abstract: A material composite has at least one region of copper or a copper alloy, at least one region of a predominantly graphitic material, and at least one boundary region between them. The boundary region has one or more carbides from the group of the IVb, Vb, VIb transition metals and one or more elements of the group consisting of Si, B, Al, Ge, Mn, Sn. In a preferred implementation of the invention, the composite is produced with a back-casting process.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cutting blade, which cutting blade is meant particularly to be used as a rotating cutter blade and, which is manufactured from a blade preform, being provided with a cutting surface. The blade preform includes a frame part, being made of a basic material and in which on an attachment surface, existing essentially at a cutting area of the cutting blade to be manufactured, is processed at least a wear resistant material layer that forms the cutting surface. The layer includes steel that is alloyed with tungsten or chromium and vanadium. A cutting blade, being manufactured according to the method, and use of an auxiliary material in manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: A hand-held torque power wrench for tightening and loosening fasteners, the torque power tool has a motor, a housing, at least one handle configured to hold the torque power wrench in a position and to pull a trigger with one hand of an operator, and a safety device operatable by the other hand of the operator, so that when it is operated by the other hand of the operator the torque power wrench is functioning to tighten or loosen the fastener, but when the only one hand of the operator is used for holding the torque power wrench in position and pulling the trigger, the torque power wrench is not functioning to tighten or loosen the fastener.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench assembly having a spring assembly positioned in the ratchet head. The ratchet wrench has a handle portion, a head portion with a yoke having yoke teeth, a ratchet mechanism drive body positioned in the head portion, and one or more pawls positioned in the drive body. The yoke is capable of reciprocating between movement with the pawls of the drive body operatively engaging the yoke teeth and movement with the pawls of the drive body disengaged from the yoke teeth. The spring assembly is positioned in the drive body and is capable of retaining the drive body in position when the yoke reciprocates from a first direction to a second direction.

Abstract: A hand tool includes a shank. A first working head is formed on a first end of the shank and has a fixed jaw extending therefrom, a movable jaw partially mounted therein, and a worm gear rotatably mounted therein. A second working head is formed on a second end of the shank. A ratchet mechanism is partially mounted in the second working head and has a ratchet wheel ratchetably mounted in the second working head, a first driving portion and a second driving portion respectively longitudinally disposed on two opposite sides of the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: A spherical ratchet wrench for use on fasteners. The ratchet wrench includes a sphere, a plurality of extensions extending out from a surface of the sphere, and a socket receiving mechanism attached to the sphere. The socket receiving mechanism is adapted for receiving and holding a socket. The ratchet wrench also includes a ratchet mechanism coupled to the socket receiving mechanism for turning a fastener. A socket is positioned within the socket receiving mechanism and the sphere is grasped by a user's hand for turning the ratchet wrench and the ratchet mechanism. Preferably, the extensions are removable sockets, providing a storage area for sockets.

Abstract: A lever device includes first and second levers coupled at a lever pivot. First end of a first bar is pivotally coupled to the first lever at a first lever-bar pivot. First end of a second bar is pivotally coupled to the second lever at a second lever-bar pivot. First tool is pivotally coupled to a distal end of the first lever at a first lever-tool pivot. Second end of the first tool is pivotally coupled to the second end of the second bar. Second tool is pivotally coupled to the second lever at a second lever-tool pivot and a second end of the lever is pivotally coupled to the second end of the second bar. First lever-bar pivot is between the lever pivot and a distal end of the first lever and the second lever-bar pivot is between the lever pivot and a distal end of the second lever.

Abstract: A tool for removing hose from objects includes a handle having a first jaw fixed to the handle and a second jaw which is movably connected to the first jaw in a scissors-like way. The first and second jaws have two respective clamp portions so as to clamp the hose. An adjustment unit includes a first member pivotably connected to the first jaw and a second member pivotably connected to the second jaw. A bolt threadedly extends through the first and second members such that when rotating the bolt, the two clamp portions are moved toward each other. An operation unit includes a cable and a bar connected to the cable. The tool is pulled along the object on which the hose is connected by pulling the cable.

Abstract: A one-piece screwdriver bit comprising a large diameter shank defined on a first end adapted to communicate with a power screwdriver, a driver tip defined on a second end adapted to communicate with a recessed drive portion within a screw head, a small-diameter neck between the shank and driver tip, and a ring magnet permanently affixed about the neck proximal to the driver tip, wherein a gap exists between the ring magnet and a screw head when the driver tip is engaged to a recessed drive portion within a screw head.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device (1) for resurfacing an axle-mounted brake disc (2), comprising means (7) for mounting the device (1) to the vehicle, means (9) for moving a part of the device with respect to an auxiliary shaft (8) extending substantially parallel to the axle, means (12) for rotating the axle, and drivable brake disc machining means (11) mounted on the movable part of the device. Advantageously, the resurfacing of a brake disc in mounted condition on the vehicle takes place by driving the machining means (11), and any movement of the brake disc (2) itself may take place slowly, so that every part thereof can be worked.

Abstract: There is provided a V-groove machining method and apparatus which, by measuring the depth of a V groove cut by a cutting tool and correcting the cutting depth of the cutting tool based on the measurement data, enables high precision machining of four-sided pyramids having vertices of a uniform height.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting an elongate element (2) comprises two lateral devices (6) for gripping the element on either side of a central section. A third device (10) fits between the lateral devices for gripping the central section, and together the gripping devices (6,10) define a common axis along which the element to be cut is aligned. With the devices installed on the element the lateral devices (6) are rotated relative to the third device (10) to twist and shear the central section from the element on either side.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting food product includes an ultrasonic resonant horn. A reciprocating cutting tool is mounted with respect to the ultrasonic resonant horn, and includes a plurality of longitudinally oriented first cutting blades and a plurality of transversely oriented second cutting blades. Each second cutting blade is positioned between and connected with adjacent first cutting blades. Also disclosed is a method for forming a plurality of food product cubes from a food product base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of minimal quantity lubrication cutting and grinding that can improve cutting and grinding properties and extend the life of tools. The minimal quantity lubrication cutting and grinding method of the present invention comprises supplying a compressed fluid containing 0.1 to 15 percent by volume of oxygen together with a cutting and grinding oil (particularly preferably an oil composition comprising an ester) to processing spots of a workpiece.

Abstract: A device for cutting corrugated cardboard to defined sizes in a corrugating apparatus comprises at least one device for production of an at least single-faced corrugated web which is transported along a transport direction, at least one longitudinal-cutting device for creating cuts parallel to the transport direction in the corrugated web, at least one cross-cutting device for creating cuts perpendicular to the transport direction in the corrugated web and at least one diverter unit for controllably guiding the corrugated web along different, defined paths.

Abstract: A mother substrate cutting apparatus which may include a stationary stage, a moving stage on the stationary stage, the moving stage being configured to move in a first direction, a guide bar on the stationary stage, the guide bar being connected to the stationary stage via posts and configured to extend above the moving stage in a second direction crossing the first direction, a moving unit at the guide bar, the moving unit being configured to move on the guide bar, a lifter on the moving unit, the lifter being configured to move in a third direction that crosses the first direction and the second direction, and a blade on the lifter, the blade being configured to rotate and cut the mother substrate on the moving stage.