Abstract: The web conveyor conveys a continuous web for L size or M size. The conveyor includes a guide mechanism changing a passing position of a side edge portion of the web, a detection mechanism detecting the passing position of the edge portion of the web, and a drive mechanism moving the guide mechanism and the detection mechanism together in the cross direction of the web according to the L size or M size, by being in contact with a first side edge portion and a second side edge portion of the web. The drive mechanism moves the guide mechanism and the detection mechanism by an equal traveling distance in the cross direction of the web.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum thermoforming process-combined secondary molding method for expandable polypropylene, the method comprises the steps of silk screen printing on a blister sheet, vacuum thermoforming of the blister sheet to provide a thermoforming part, foam molding of expandable polypropylene to provide a EPP foam part, spray coating the surface of the EPP foam part with ink, and integrate molding of the EPP foam part and the thermoforming part. The expandable polypropylene blister product produced by this method exhibits good impact resistance and possesses good appearance.

Abstract: A machine for labelling containers (100), comprising first transport means (2) for positioning at least a container (100) at a time in a labelling position, second transport means (3) for positioning an annular heat-shrinkable label (200) below the at least a container (100) in a labelling position, raising means (50, 52) for raising the label (200) for inserting the label from below onto a container (100) in a labelling position, and dispensing means (51, 53) for investing the label (200) with a hot fluid; the dispensing means (51, 53) being unconstrained to the second transport means (3) such as to be stationary with respect to the labels (200) which advance, activated by the second transport means (3), and are configured such as to perform heat-shrinkage of at least a portion of the label (200) inserted on the at least a container (100) in a labelling position thereon, in which the portion extends over an entire axial development of the label (200).

Abstract: A method for the production of a textile semifinished product consisting of a fibre nonwoven fabric for use as a preform for the production of components composed of fibre-reinforced plastic, in which the fibres are converted by laying/assembling/draping into a fibre nonwoven fabric in the shape of a band corresponding to the power absorptions of the respective component to be generated, being provided with required UD fibre portions and/or thermoplastic fibres and furthermore the fibre architecture of the band is permanently fixed by pre-defined seams.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a solar module according the embodiment includes a step A of disposing one of the wiring members 11 on the light receiving surface of one solar cell of n solar cells, with a thermosetting resin adhesive 12 interposed therebetween, the wiring member being to be connected to a solar cell adjacently located on one side of the one solar cell, and disposing another one of the wiring members 11 on the back surface of the one solar cell with the resin adhesive 12 interposed therebetween, the wiring member 11 being to be connected to a solar cell 10 adjacently located on the other side of the one solar cell; a step B of bonding the wiring members 11 to the one solar cell by heating the resin adhesive 12 at a temperature higher than a softening temperature of the resin adhesive 12 but lower than a hardening temperature of the resin adhesive 12; a step C of bonding the wiring members 11 to all the n solar cells by repeating the step A and the step B alternately; and a step D of hardening the r

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a composite core for an electrical cable. The method may include pulling carbon fiber tows and glass fiber tows through a composite core processing system. The carbon fiber tows and the glass fiber tows are contacted with a resin, such as a thermosetting resin, to impregnate the fiber tows with the resin. The glass fiber tows are disposed on the outside of the carbon fiber tows to form a glass fiber layer around the carbon. The resin is then cured to form the composite core, which is adapted for use in an electrical transmission and distribution cable.

Abstract: A method of forming a film on a substrate is constituted by a step of depositing a material vaporized from an evaporation source onto a surface of a substrate while inclining the surface of the substrate with respect to a direction from the evaporation source to the substrate, and a step of providing the surface of the substrate with an energy depending on a deposition angle.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) enhancement film. The method includes providing an extrusion device with an embossing roller engraved to have a pattern corresponding to a set of absorption enhancement structures. The method includes feeding a web of substantially transparent material, such as an UV-stabilized blend of polycarbonate or acrylic. The method includes rolling the embossing roller against a first side of the web to form the absorption enhancement structures. The absorption enhancement structures each include a light receiving surface that directs at least a portion of light that passes through a second side of the web toward the first side back toward the second side (e.g., the structures may be configured to provide total internal reflection when applied to a PV device). The structures refract incident light to provide an average path length ratio of greater than about 1.10 in the PV device.

Abstract: A method of producing a corrugated product comprises the steps of providing at least one medium conditioning apparatus upstream of at least one of a corrugating labyrinth, single-facer, and/or double-backer. The moisture content in at least one of a web of medium material, first face-sheet, and/or second face-sheet is adjusted to be in the range of 6-9 wt. % moisture by applying a substantially continuous thin film of liquid thereto using the at least one medium conditioning apparatus. In one example, at least one heating arrangement is arranged downstream from the at least one medium conditioning apparatus to heat at least one of the web of medium material, first-face sheet, and/or second face-sheet.

Abstract: In order to manufacture beams of composite material with a J-shaped cross-section, a curing apparatus includes a bar supported parallel to a table by two end supports. A J-shaped beam of uncured composite material is prepared and arranged on the apparatus, positioning the bottom flange of the beam so that it faces the table and resting the web and the upper flange against two respective sides of the bar. The beam is covered with a vacuum bag and pressure and heat are applied inside an autoclave in order to cure the resin in the beam.

Abstract: To heat a laminate of a reinforcing fiber base material uniformly with high precision, a forming-molding tool for resin transfer molding of fiber reinforced plastics obtained by integrating a face plate part and a flat plate part for forming a hollow convex part, in which metallic piping as a flow path of a heating medium is integrated with the back surface of the face plate part by a thermally conductive material and a rubber cord is integrated with an outside of a region used for forming or molding in the flat plate part is used.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for consolidating and curing a composite part places and registers a composite laminate layer of thermoset polymer matrix and reinforcing fibers onto the temperature-controlled curing surface of a heated curing mold and provides a base mold with base surface covered by a rubber mask having a mask surface. Three-dimensional surfaces of the curing, base and mask surfaces complement each other so with the curing and base molds adjacent, a pressure space is formed between the base and curing surfaces that contains the compressed rubber mask, a bleeder layer for removing excess air and polymer matrix, and the composite laminate, the pressure space having a perimeter.

Abstract: The wafer table (31) for holding a wafer (20) having the back surface thereof supported by a mount frame (36) via a dicing film (3) and the front surface thereof with a surface protective film (11) attached thereon is described. A groove (60) is formed in the area of the table corresponding to at least a part of the outer periphery of the wafer. Further, the table includes a holding means (33) for holding the wafer to the front surface of the table and a suction means for suction of the air in the groove. Thus, the dicing film can be positively collapsed in the groove while at the same time being restored to the original position.

Abstract: An assembly includes a light-permeable film layer, a release liner, and a print pattern. The print pattern includes a base layer. The print pattern sub-divides the film layer into a plurality of discrete base layer areas and/or a plurality of transparent areas. The base layer includes a design imaging surface of a first color. The release liner includes an imperforate material. The release liner includes a release surface. The imperforate material when viewed through said light permeable film layer is a second color contrasting with said first color by the graytone of said second color differing from the graytone of said first color by at least 10%. This contrast may provide a more realistic perception of how the assembly will look in situ (e.g., on a window).

Abstract: A method of reducing costs associated with production of cut-and-stack labels includes: (a) stacking first and second webs of printing stock; (b) cutting the stacked webs into two sheets of desired length; and (c) temporarily welding the sheets together during cutting so as to provide the two sheets with sufficient stiffness to be properly transferred to a skid. The method allows production of cut-and-stack labels from printing stock of reduced thickness thereby reducing material costs associated with label production.

Abstract: A method for fabricating lenticulars includes applying (104) a rubbing layer (208) on a lenticular structure (206). The rubbing layer (208) is baked (106) on the lenticular structure (206) before installation of the lenticular structure (206) on a plate (226). After baking, the lenticular structure (206) is applied (110) to the plate (226).

Abstract: A production layout for an LCD is provided. The production layout for an LCD includes a bonding part operable to bond a pair of substrates for the LCD with a sealant and a hardening part operable to harden the sealant. The hardening part includes an ion provider operable to supply ions to the substrates during a hardening process of the sealant. The production layout further includes a transfer unit that loads and unloads the bonded substrates. Footprint and tact time for manufacturing the LCD may be reduced. Electrostatic removal effect of the bonded substrates may improve.

Abstract: Embodiments of gas distribution apparatus comprise a diffuser support member coupled to a diffuser and movably disposed through a backing plate. Embodiments of methods of processing a substrate on a substrate receiving surface of a substrate support comprise providing a diffuser in which a diffuser support member supports the diffuser and is movably disposed through the backing plate.

Abstract: An apparatus generating a plasma for removing fluorinated polymer from a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes a powered electrode assembly, which includes a powered electrode, a first dielectric layer, and a first wire mesh disposed between the powered electrode and the first dielectric layer. The apparatus also includes a grounded electrode assembly disposed opposite the powered electrode assembly so as to form a cavity wherein the plasma is generated. The first wire mesh is shielded from the plasma by the first dielectric layer when the plasma is present in the cavity, which has an outlet at one end for providing the plasma to remove the fluorinated polymer.

Abstract: An infrared welding device comprising a machine base (1) having at least two workpiece supports (2) for two workpieces, the distance of which is variable, as well as at least one infrared radiator (3) fixed at a movable tool holder (4) of the machine base (1) and introducible into the gap of the workpieces formed by the distance of the workpiece supports (2). The distance of the workpiece supports (2) from each other and the relative assignment of the tool holder (4) are adjustable by a program control, wherein the workpiece supports (2) and the tool holder (4) may be assembled to form a welding module (7) transportable as closed unit (7) and may be connected with the machine base (1) by means of quick-action couplings (6).

Abstract: A laminating arrangement includes a laminating roller, a heat source for heating the laminating roller, the heat source being powered by an AC power supply, and a heat source intensity control system for controlling the intensity of the heat source. The intensity control system includes a processor and a triode for alternating current communicating with the processor. The triode for alternating current is turned on and off by the processor to control the AC power supply to the heat source to vary the intensity of the heat source.

Abstract: An integrally-formed contamination-resistant adhesive tape dispenser includes an integrally-formed injection-molded dispenser body, which has a curvedly recessed tape dispensing mouth and a cover that are connected to each other in an integrated and rotatable manner to provide a frame- or box-like stable and stiff configuration. Two side plates form in lower sides of central sections thereof symmetric folding lines to allow for outward bending of half portion of the two sides. Opposite central portions on inside surfaces of the bendable side plates are provided with projecting shaft cylinders that engage each other to allow for a body of adhesive tape to fit thereon, so that the projecting shaft cylinders of the side plates can mate and couple to each other to form a complete structure of the adhesive tape dispenser, which allows the dispenser to be molded with a single mold and suits the needs for safe and sanitary operations.

Abstract: An improvement in a rolling shutter assembly for covering an opening of a structure having an external protective surface, an underlying support structure and a subsurface disposed therebetween. The rolling shutter assembly includes a shutter housing, a shutter support member rotatably disposed within the shutter housing, a shutter coupled to the shutter support member, and a pair of side tracks. The improvement includes a plurality of dowels and corresponding openings through the external protective surface configured to receive the dowels. The dowels are disposed between the subsurface of the wall and the side tracks when the rolling shutter assembly is installed to minimize the portion of the external protective surface that is removed to accommodate the installation of the shutter assembly.

Abstract: A cubicle privacy screen system includes a roller and a screen having a distal end. The screen is wound on the roller and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. A first attachment device is included for securing the roller to a first cubicle wall, and a second attachment device is included for releasably securing the distal end of the screen to a second cubicle wall.

Abstract: The present application pertains to a system for adjusting the height of a covering, such as window or a wall covering formed of two or more covering segments that are axially aligned. The system includes a link that selectively transmits rotation between two adjacent coverage thereby allowing the two coverings to be controlled, e.g., raised or lowered, simultaneously. The link includes a clutch that allows one of the segments to be rotated with respect to the other so that the bottom end of one of the coverings can be adjusted and aligned horizontally independently of the other. Optionally, the clutch includes an internal member that provides a mechanical advantage while the one covering is adjusted.

Abstract: An interchangeable window treatment system has a plurality of independent fabric components including, but not limited to, a base drape panel, a valance, strap members and at least one overlay drape panel. The strap members are positioned at spaced intervals along a top of the base drape panel, forming loops to support the window treatment system on a horizontal rod. In one embodiment, the valance, one or more overlay panels and strap members are removably secured to the base drape panel with dumbbell shaped button links having enlarged button heads on opposite ends that fit through openings in the fabric (eyelets, buttonholes, etc.) on each of the attached fabric components. Any of the fabric components can be removed, reversed, interchanged and replaced to change the overall appearance of the window treatment system according to a desired style, color scheme, or theme. Medallions or other decorative elements are removably attachable at spaced intervals along the valance, button links or strap members.

Abstract: Device with a shutter and element for the reinsertion of a shutter into a guide slide. Device with a shutter for the closing-off of a bay (1), comprising a slide (7, 8); a deformable shutter (3) comprising a lateral flange (10, 11, 27) which is mounted slidingly in the slide; and a means for reinserting the flange into the slide, after it has been pulled out of the slide, this means comprising at least one pair of rollers (17) which are placed on either side of the shutter and which, while the shutter is moved opposite the bay in order to uncover the latter, roll on the flange which has come out of the slide and push it back into the latter. FIG. 6.

Abstract: A process for the pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass, in particular during the production of ethanol from biomass. The process including a cooking step where the biomass is exposed to steam at elevated temperatures and pressures for a preselected period of time in a treatment vessel. During the process, volatile and liquid compounds are purged from the treatment vessel.

Abstract: We describe transgenic cells which are transformed with nucleic acid molecules which encode glucosyltransferase polypeptides involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a sheet material comprising at least two fibrous plies juxtaposed one on top of the other, including the following steps: a first paper ply is produced by filtration of an aqueous suspension of fibers on the wire of a cylinder mould or of a former; a second paper ply is produced on the wire of a second cylinder mould so as to form at least one recess in the second ply; at least one at least partially transparent element is placed between the two plies that are still wet; and the two plies are joined together so that said at least one recess of the second ply, the at least one at least partially transparent element and the at least one elongate region of zero thickness of the first ply are situated facing one another; then drying the obtained structure.

Abstract: Aqueous slurries of finely divided fillers which are at least partly coated with a composition comprising at least one water-soluble amphoteric copolymer and at least one latex.

Abstract: Process for treating aqueous slurries of finely divided fillers, an aqueous dispersion of at least one latex and an aqueous slurry of at least one starch being metered separately from one another into an aqueous slurry of at least one finely divided filler.

Abstract: Device for measuring the two-dimensional velocity of a moving paper web having opposed first and second surfaces, wherein comprising: at least one light source directed at said first surface and arranged to transmit light through said paper web; at least one image capturing device directed at said second surface, and arranged to receive said transmitted light and produce a two-dimensional image of a section of said paper web; a control unit, arranged to control said at least one light source and at least one image capturing device, and to receive two-dimensional images from said at least one image capturing device, and comprising computation means arranged to compute the velocity component of said paper web in the machine direction and/or the cross direction by calculating the cross correlation of two two-dimensional images.

Abstract: Device for treating paper webs or plies, comprising a couple of overlapped rolls (2,3) for compressing a paper web or ply passing between them. Each of said rolls (2,3) features a fixed central shaft (20,300) supported by a corresponding holder (10,83) at its ends, on which shaft a tubular jacket is fitted, with the interposition of low-friction connecting members (21,310) which are positioned on opposite sides with respect to the center line of the fixed central shaft axis, so that said tubular jacket, which is destined to come into contact with the paper webs or plies to be treated, is free to rotate about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention concerns a production of precision castings by centrifugal casting, comprising the following steps: a) providing a centrifugal casting device having a rotor (1) being rotatable around an axis (A), and at least one crucible (8) being accommodated in the rotor (1) and at least one mold (4) being associated with said crucible (8) and being accommodated in a first radial distance (r1) from the axis (A), b) creating a metal melt (15) within the crucible (8), c) rotating the rotor (1) and thereby forcing the melt (15) by means of centrifugal forces from the crucible (8) into the mold (4), d) exerting a pressure on the melt (15) being forced into the mold (4) until the temperature of the solidifying melt (15) has reached a predetermined cooling-temperature in a range of 1300° to 800° C., wherein the pressure corresponds to the centrifugal force acting on the melt (15) at the moment when the mold (4) is completely filled times a factor of 1.0 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for processing moulding sand. In order to provide a method with a simple regulating system to control the compressibility of a reclaimed moulding sand, the invention proposes that the moulding sand be divided into several charges and the processing parameters, such as the quantity of water, the quantity of new sand and/or the quantity of clay to be added, is corrected on the basis of the difference following processing between the actual compressibility and the reference compressibility of the moulding sand, measured for the preceding charge.

Abstract: A regenerative air preheater with brush seals (23) is proposed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a geothermal air-conditioner device utilising the earth's temperature and electrical field for processing—preheating, cooling and purifying—room intake air. This air-conditioner device includes at least one first pressure reducing chamber (1) with air intake opening (8) and second pressure reducing chamber (2) with processed air outlet (9), whereas these chambers are connected to each other by air conduits (3) located in the ground for conveying air from the first pressure reducing chamber (1) to the second pressure reducing chamber (2). The earth layer (4) on the air channels (3) is covered by a coarse material layer (5), under which at least one first ventilation conduit (6) is extending, through which coarse material layer is connected to air in chamber (1). Likewise there is exhaust ventilation piping (7) to provide exhaust from the coarse material layer (5) located.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (10) having an elongate hollow body with connections (12, 12?, 13, 13?) for the supply and discharge of a first and of a second medium, in which the first medium is guided through the elongate hollow body in a counterflow with respect to a second medium, and the second medium flows through a spiral tube (11) which extends longitudinally axially between the end sides of the hollow body, and wherein a plurality of deflecting elements (18) projects into the hollow body interior from the hollow body inner casing, which deflecting elements deflect the flow of the first medium. To improve efficiency, it is provided that the deflecting elements project in an alternating sequence from in each case opposite hollow body sides into the hollow body interior and into the region of the spiral tube, in such a way that said deflecting elements end between two spirals, and that the hollow body inner casing has, in sections, a plurality of concavely-shaped constrictions.

Abstract: A ring heat dissipating device is mainly assembled by a ring body, a bottom plate arranged inside the ring body, and a plurality of heat dissipating fins arranged outside the ring body. The bottom plate is punched by a mold so that the bottom plate is fixed to a predetermined position inside the ring body. The heat dissipating fins are inserted into slots on an outer surface of the ring body. After trenches between the slots are punched and deformed, the heat dissipating fins are tightly riveted by the deformed trenches.

Abstract: In a heat sink and a method for assembling the same, the heat sink includes a base, a heat pipe, fins, a presser and caps. The presser is provided with through-holes. The periphery of the through-hole is provided with an annular neck, so that the distal end of the heat pipe can penetrate the through-hole. The periphery of each annular neck is provided with notches on the presser. Each cap covers on the annular neck, and it extends downwards to form protruding flaps. The flap penetrates the notch and is folded outwards to abut the bottom surface of the presser. According to the assembling method, via the presser and the caps, the fins can be assembled with the heat pipe tightly.

Abstract: A heat pipe includes a casing and a three-dimensional cross-linkage wick structure received in the casing. The three-dimensional cross-linkage wick structure has a plurality of pores therein for providing a capillary action and includes a bottom layer being attached to the casing and a plurality of protrusions extending from the bottom layer and spaced from each other. A groove is defined between two adjacent protrusions. The bottom layer has a connecting portion under the groove. The connection portion is formed between and connects with the two adjacent protrusions. The connection portions have a smaller pore size than the protrusions.

Abstract: A heat dissipation module includes a first substrate, a second substrate spaced from the first substrate, a heat pipe and three resilient flakes, i.e., a first resilient flake, a second resilient flake and a third resilient flake. The heat pipe connects with the first and second substrates. The first resilient flake forms a securing portion connecting with the first substrate and a locking portion extending outwardly beyond an outer edge of the first substrate. The second resilient flake forms a securing portion connecting with the second substrate and a locking portion extending outwardly beyond an outer edge of the second substrate. The third resilient flake includes a locking portion located at a middle and two securing portion at two opposite ends thereof. The two securing portions of the third resilient flake connect with the first and second substrates, respectively.

Abstract: A vehicle heat exchanger arrangement is provided basically with a heat exchanger, a pusher fan and a power recovery device. The heat exchanger has a first side and a second side. The pusher fan is disposed on the first side of the heat exchanger to push air through the heat exchanger to the second side. The power recovery device is disposed on the second side of the heat exchanger to receive the air pushed through the heat exchanger by the pusher fan such that the power recovery device generates electricity.

Abstract: In a method for enhancing heat dissipation effect of a heat-dissipating fin, a plurality of heat-conducting particles are affixed directly and contactingly to a part of a surface of the heat-dissipating fin to increase the surface area of the heat-dissipating fin so as to reduce thermal boundary layer effect. A heat-dissipating fin and a heat-dissipating device including a plurality of the heat-dissipating fins are also provided.

Abstract: A cylindrical heat exchanger for use as a gas cooler in a thermal regenerative machine such as a Stirling engine includes an imperforate middle wall of sufficient strength and thickness to withstand the pressure exerted by the working fluid. The heat exchanger includes an inner corrugated wall located within an axial gas flow passage inside the middle wall, and an outer corrugated wall which defines an axial coolant flow passage along the outer surface of the middle wall. The coolant flow passage preferably contains a corrugated intermediate wall.

Abstract: A plate heat exchanger (10), in particular a brazed aluminium plate heat exchanger, has a heat exchange portion (12), which comprises two or more first passages (14a), through which a first fluid may flow, and two or more second passages (14b), through which a second fluid may flow, in such a way that heat exchange takes place between the first fluid and the second fluid. To reduce thermal stress inside the heat exchange portion (12), the heat exchange portion (12) comprises at least one layer (30) through which no fluid flows, which is arranged between two passages (14a, 14b) through which fluid may flow.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for thermally coupling a first fluid and second fluid is disclosed. The heat exchanger comprises plates comprising cores of thermally conductive graphite foam. A plurality of conduits for conveying the first fluid is formed in each core. Each plate further comprises thermally conductive barriers that sandwich the core, wherein the barriers are substantially impervious to r the first fluid and second fluid. Plates are stacked in a frame such that the frame and plates collectively define a plurality of channels for conveying the second fluid. Heat is exchanged between the primary fluid and the secondary fluid through the graphite-foam cores and barriers. Heat exchangers in accordance with the present invention can be lighter, have improved ratio of heat transfer surface density to heat exchanger volume, be lower cost, and/or be smaller for a given heat transfer capability than prior-art heat exchangers.

Abstract: Problem to be Solved A plate laminate type heat exchanger having high heat exchange efficiency is provided. Solution In a plate laminate type heat exchanger 100, both ends of a protrusion 10 converge into an inlet port for high temperature fluid 58a and an outlet port for high temperature fluid 58b. A pair of core plates 53 and 54 is assembled in such a way that the side of the core plate 53 on which the protrusion 10 is not formed faces the side of the core plate 54 on which the protrusion 10 is not formed and the protrusions 10 and 10 formed on the respective core plates are paired but oriented in opposite directions. The pair of core plates 53 and 54 form a plurality of tubes surrounded by the walls of the protrusions 10 and 10, and the tubes form high temperature fluid compartments.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for cooling a heat generating device including a base having a recess with a base coolant inlet opening and a base coolant outlet opening. A porous core is positioned within the recess of the base, and has a core coolant inlet opening and a core coolant outlet opening that are arranged in corresponding relation with base coolant inlet opening and a base coolant outlet opening so as to be in fluid communication. A porous gasket is pinched between the porous core and the base.