Abstract: In an electrical plug connector in the form of a socket contact, having an inner contact part for the electrical contacting of a pin and having an external retention spring surrounding the inner contact part, the inner contact part is formed of nickel brass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for forming aerosol, the device comprising at least one gas-dispersing atomizer for atomizing a liquid into aerosol by means of gas at an atomizing head of the atomizer and an atomizing chamber, which is in flow connection with the atomizing head and in which flow restraints are arranged for changing the hydrodynamic properties of the aerosol flow discharging from the atomizing head. According to the present invention the flow restraints are arranged in the inner walls of the atomizing chamber in such a manner that they protrude from the inner walls to the inside of the atomizing chamber.

Abstract: The purpose of the present device is to provide a simply-configured showerhead at a low price wherein the shower water is stopped simultaneously with the operation of the stop cock of the shower. Thus, sparing the user an unnecessary action of reattempting to turn off the stop cock. The showerhead comprises at least a body having a large channel and small channel defining a step and being in communication with each other. Further, nozzle is provided at one end of the showerhead and a water supply connection is provided at the other end. A partition tube may be inserted in the large channel to form an air-inflow chamber between the partition tube and the body. Thus, air may be introduced from an outer air-suction port into the water-inflow chamber through an inner air-suction port.

Abstract: A spray nozzle is provided that includes a nozzle body. The nozzle body has a fluid passageway extending from an upstream opening in the nozzle body. The fluid passageway has a longitudinal axis. A plurality of spray tips are provided with each supported on the nozzle body. Each spray tip has a discharge orifice in communication with the fluid passageway and configured to discharge fluid in a direction that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the fluid passageway.

Abstract: A ram air outlet duct (10) for removing air from an aircraft includes a ram air outlet duct wall (20) bounding an interior (16) of the ram air outlet duct (10), a ram air outlet (12), and a ram air outlet duct flap (22) for adjusting a flow cross-section of the ram air outlet (12). To minimise additional drag caused by the ram air outlet duct (10) when it is mounted in an aircraft and the aircraft is flying, a flap area of to the ram air outlet duct flap (22) is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the ram air outlet (12) and/or the ram air outlet duct wall (20) has a rounded shape in a section (26) adjoining the ram air outlet (12).

Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine, the fuel injector being of a type with an open-ended nozzle body adjoining an injector body. The interface between the nozzle body and the injector body is flat, to simplify manufacture, and they are aligned relative to each other using a compression element which is typically a sleeve that extends around them. The compression element also acts to apply a pre-compression to at least one of the bodies to enable the fuel injector to operate at higher fuel pressures than would otherwise be possible.

Abstract: An improved disk-valve fuel injector comprising a self-centering, floating valve seat insert disposed in a valve body. The valve seat insert includes a circular first valve seat and the body includes a circular second valve seat concentric with the first valve seat. A spring urges the valve insert into compliance with a disk-shaped valve head. The valve insert is able to adjust position in all three dimensions, allowing the disk head to mate precisely with both seats, thereby minimizing leakage when the valve is closed, improving metering precision, and extending the working lifetime of the valve head and valve seats.

Abstract: A coupler is provided for an irrigation system wherein the coupler is mounted in the bottom of the water supply pipe rather than at the top of the water supply pipe with the upper end of the coupler projecting sufficiently upwardly within the water supply pipe to prevent debris from entering the interior thereof. A modified form of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: The method of converting nepheline syenite particulate feedstock with a grain size profile to an ultra-fine grain finish product for subsequent commercial use, the ultra-fine grain final product has a maximum grain size of less than about 6 microns.

Abstract: A method of grinding a mineral-containing ore, which includes grinding the mineral-containing ore in a primary milling process and thereafter fine grinding the mineral-containing ore in a secondary ball-mill. A composite grinding medium comprising a mixture of steel balls and pebbles is used in the secondary ball-mill. The pebbles have an average size which is relatively smaller than the average size of the balls. The grinding medium includes an optimum mixture of approximately 25% pebbles and 75% steel balls by volume. The pebbles have a hardness which is substantially equivalent to or relatively harder than the hardness of the mineral-containing ore. The use of the composite grinding medium including the optimum mixture of steel balls and pebbles results in significant savings in energy consumption together with a reduction in ball consumption.

Abstract: A roller mill for grinding particulate material such as cement raw materials, cement clinker and the like includes a grinding table and a set of rollers rotatable about a vertical shaft. The set of rollers include a number of rollers rotating about separate roller shafts, which are connected to the vertical shaft. A nozzle ring for directing gases into the roller mill is also included. The nozzle ring encloses the grinding table. Means for regulating the gas flow through the nozzle ring is also provided. At least some of the regulation means are arranged to rotate together with the rollers. Preferably, the position of at least some of the regulation means for regulating gas flow through the nozzle ring relative to the rollers may remain the same so that the gases introduced into the mill via the nozzle ring may exhibit the same flow pattern in relation to the rollers.

Abstract: A bale processor, having a support surface for supporting a bale of crop material, a shredding roller positioned at one end of the support surface, the shredding roller having an elongate roller body, the roller body configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, and a feed mechanism positioned on the support surface, the feed mechanism configured for urging the bale towards the shredding roller. The shredding roller includes at least one separating section having at least one impacting member that protrudes outwardly from the elongate roller body, the at least one impacting member configured to impact the bale when the roller body rotates so as to separate the crop material therefrom. The shredding roller also includes at least one conveying section configured to engage a portion of the bale and to direct that portion towards the separating section in a longitudinal direction aligned with the axis of rotation of the roller body.

Abstract: A device comprises two identical side structures (or halves) attached to each other. The side structures are separable for packaging and storage. Each side structure comprises an outer ring attached to a concentric, elevated inner ring by at least one spanning support. The inner ring comprises a handle attached to the inner perimeter of the inner ring. Each side structure comprises at least one projecting attachment tang and at least one receiving notch. The attachment tang further comprises a head element and a body element. The body element extends axially from the inner ring and the head element extends radially from the body element. The attachment tang and receiving notch are located on the inner ring such that when two side structures are brought together, the attachment tang on one side structure mates with, and is received by, the corresponding receiving notch on the second side structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for applying tension to a cable in a regulator system, include: permitting the cable to slide over a length of the peripheral surface extending between an entry point and exit point on a cable guide tensioner; and urging the cable guide tensioner to rotate where the rotation results in varying at least one of the length and a distance between the entry point and exit point, and induce tension in the cable.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a cassette spool. The apparatus includes: a supply reel for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper; at least one cutting member for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper; at least one removing member for removing uncut unrolled tape material from original backing paper; an identification member for identifying on unrolled original backing paper a start of unrolled cut tape material; and a cassette spool for rolling up unrolled cut tape material on original backing paper. In further embodiments, methods are provided for preparing a cassette spool with cut tape material on original backing paper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leader member in a recording tape cartridge that has excellent productivity, even though the leader member is manufactured with stainless steel, a manufacturing method thereof, and the recording tape cartridge. A leader member that is attached to a free end of a recording tape wound around a single reel accommodated in a case and that is pulled out from an opening formed in the case by an pull out member of a drive device is manufactured by metal injection molding of stainless steel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leader member in a recording tape cartridge that is excellent in terms of strength, rigidity, corrosion resistance, a low frictional property, and abrasion resistance, have excellent productivity, and is manufactured with a low cost, a manufacturing method thereof, and the recording tape cartridge. A leader member that is attached to a free end of a recording tape wound around a single reel accommodated in a case and that is pulled out from an opening formed in the case by an pull out member of a drive device is manufactured by die casting with one of a zinc alloy, an aluminum alloy, a magnesium alloy, or a copper alloy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a belt retractor (10) for a safety belt (30) with a belt reel (20) for winding and unwinding the safety belt and with a tightener drive, which comprises: a gas generator (60), a drive device (40) connected to the belt reel (20), and a connecting device (50), which connects the gas generator and the drive device, the connecting device having a guide tube (70) and a plurality of thrust members (80), which are situated in the guide tube, are accelerated after triggering of the gas generator and directly or indirectly drive the drive device for the purpose of winding the safety belt. According to the invention, at least one sealing element (100a, 100b, 100c) is arranged in the guide tube (70) between the gas generator (60) and that side (80a?) of at least one of the thrust bodies (80a, 80b, 80c) which faces the gas generator, which sealing element rests against the inside of the guide tube.

Abstract: A strap and cord winder is adjustable for different width straps and reconfigurable for cords. The winder includes a handle assembly with a center shaft and an offset pin for engaging and winding a strap. The center shaft adjustably passes through a face plate creating an adjustable width between a handle arm of the handle assembly and the face plate for winding different width straps. A cylindrical grip is attached to the face plate opposite the handle arm and the face plate attaches to a chest plate. A spool may be positioned on the center shaft between the handle arm and face plate for coiling cords and hoses and the offset pin engages a notch on one end of the spool to couple rotation of the handle to rotation of the spool. The spool includes disks at each end including open ended slots reaching radially to capture cord ends.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a structure for cutting off web in a winding machine. The winding machine includes an upper winding roller having a circumferential surface close to and below which a cut-off mechanism is arranged. The cut-off mechanism includes a pivot shaft having an outer circumferential surface and at least one pinch arm having a connecting end mounted to the outer circumferential surface of the pivot shaft and a web engagement end extending outward from the outer circumferential surface of the pivot shaft and forming at least one suction opening. At least one cutting blade is provided on the web engagement end of the pinch arm at a location immediately by the suction opening.

Abstract: An aircraft features a nose mounted propeller on a fuselage having a typical helicopter rotor assembly. By reducing the amount of forward thrust needed from the main rotor, the propeller allows greater forward speeds as the angle of attack on the rotor's blades can be kept low to avoid the stalling and violent vibration experienced by conventional helicopters at relatively high speeds. By greatly reducing the amount of thrust produced by the main rotor but still using it to generate lift, the addition of wings can be avoided. The aircraft can be flown in a forward direction in a generally horizontal orientation, as the nose does not have to be pitched downward to create thrust from the main rotor.

Abstract: An aircraft, particularly an unmanned aircraft, has at least one weapons bay. At least one standardized equipment container can be inserted into the weapons bay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curved rear pressure bulkhead (1) made of a composite material, comprising three layers: an outer layer (2) and an inner layer (3) symmetrical with one another, which are made of a fiber laminate, and the intermediate layer or core (4) made of a lightweight material. With such a sandwich-type shape, the resulting bulkhead (1) is able to withstand the bending loads coming from the strain. and pressurization of the fuselage without having to increase its stiffness by means of using some type of stiffener. The bulkhead (1) comprises a ring (6) that is attached to the ends of the sandwich. shape. This ring (6) is split into several parts (8) to facilitate the assembly of the bulkhead (1) made of composite material to the fuselage skin (5).

Abstract: An aircraft wing assembly comprising: a spar; a fuel tank; a track container which is attached to the spar and extends into the fuel tank; a track which extends through the spar and into the track container; and a high-lift device, such as a slat or flap, carried by the track. The track container comprises a stiffening element encased in an elastomeric sheath. The track container is manufactured by placing a stiffening element and elastomeric material together in a mould; and compressing and heating them to cure and shape the elastomeric material.

Abstract: A ram-air duct (10) includes a ram-air inlet duct (20) and a ram-air outlet duct (30) arranged downstream of the ram-air inlet duct (20) and in fluid communication with the ram-air inlet duct (20). At an inlet (22) of the ram-air inlet duct (20) a movable element is arranged and adapted to set an inlet parameter (E) of the inlet (22). At an outlet (32) of the ram-air outlet duct (30) a movable element is arranged and adapted to set an outlet parameter (A) of the outlet (32). The outlet parameter (A) and the inlet parameter (E) are linked together by a function (ƒ), so that an outlet parameter (A) corresponding to a value (f(E)) of the function (ƒ) is assigned to each inlet parameter (E).

Abstract: A system for transmitting stresses at the intersection between a reinforcing frame and a stiffener in a fuselage and to a method for producing one such system. An aircraft fuselage includes stiffeners interrupted by reinforcing frames. At aforementioned interruptions, the stresses experienced by the stiffeners must be transmitted despite the presence of the reinforcing frames. Known solutions are difficult to manufacture and install and do not provide a simple stress transmission path when produced solely from composite materials. In order to solve this problem, the disclosed embodiments include the creation of battens that cover the ends of consecutive sections of a stiffener and the skin of the fuselage, extending under the reinforcing frame in order to join aforementioned two consecutive sections.

Abstract: Evacuation slide systems having extendable portions are detailed. The extendable portions of slides may be inflated separately from the main portions and actuated manually if desired. Consequently, attitude changes of, for example, an aircraft subsequent to inflation of the main portion of a slide would not necessarily defeat its use, as inflation of the extendable portion could still occur.

Abstract: A stall protection system for use with an aircraft may have at least one sensor configured to provide an indication of a pressure differential associated with airflow across an airfoil, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor. The controller may be configured to compare the pressure differential to a pressure differential threshold associated with a stall condition of the airfoil, and to selectively generate a recovery response signal based on the comparison.

Abstract: A high-lift system for an aircraft with a main wing and a slat that by means of an adjustment device is adjustable relative to said main wing to various adjustment states, with a gap resulting between the rear of the slat, which rear faces the main wing, and the main wing, wherein the size of the gap results from the adjustment state of the slat relative to the main wing, wherein in the interior of the slat an air guidance channel with at least one inlet and an outlet is formed, wherein the inlet is arranged at the rear, which faces the main wing, in order to influence the airflow in the gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elongated, torsion-deformable aerodynamic element, in which the upper surface (2) is continuous while the lower surface (3) comprises a longitudinal slot (6) in the direction of the span and in the vicinity of the leading edge (4). Furthermore, an actuator device (14) inside said aerodynamic element is capable of sliding the edges (6A and 6R) of the slot (6) relative to each other.

Abstract: This invention provides a kind of flying saucer, which pertains to aviation vehicles area. It includes capsule, operating and controlling system, energy electrical system, inner-cabin facilities, fuel system, start-up system and ignition system. On capsule there fix capsule motion direction regulating equipment and capsule whirling steadiness regulating system. On capsule there fix fuel tank. On fuel tank there is a fuel tube. On capsule there fix a flywheel jet engine also, which includes flywheel spindle, flywheel and jetting device. Flywheel spindle connects to capsule. Flywheel is fixed on flywheel spindle. In the peripheral region of flywheel there fix several jetting devices. It can realize vertically taking off and landing. Capsule motion direction regulating equipment and capsule whirling steadiness regulating equipment are fixed on capsule. It can be simply handled, and it flies smoothly and steadily. It is convenient to change directions.

Abstract: In a transportation system (rail system or otherwise), a wayside device potentially operates in a plurality of operational modes. The wayside device is outfitted with an interface system for interfacing the wayside signal device with a vehicle control system. The interface system determines the present operational mode of the wayside device and independently communicates information relating to the determined present operational mode to the vehicle control system. The vehicle control system may control the vehicle based on the information relating to the determined present operational mode. The interface system includes functionality for validating the determined present operational mode prior to transmission of the information to the vehicle control system, to ensure that the vehicle control system is provided with correct and/or current information. The wayside device may be a wayside signal device whose operational modes (as determined by the interface system) are signal aspects conveyed to a vehicle.

Abstract: A frame of modular form for cable entries, pipe penetrations or the like is disclosed. The frame comprises at least two identical end modules. Depending on the desired dimensions, one or more intermediate module is placed between the end modules. The modules form at least one opening to receive the cable entries, pipe penetrations or the like. The frame may cover the openings of the frame before the cables, pipes or the like are received.

Abstract: A stand formed of two identical halves for holding tubing of different diameter is disclosed. The support has a securing mechanism to secure the two halves at different relative distances from one another. Each of the halves of the stand have a corresponding clamping surface. When the two clamping surfaces of the two halves are secured together with the clamping surfaces facing each other, the clamping surfaces form a clamp to hold the tubing. The two halves can be secured at different relative distances from one another to accommodate tubes of different diameters between the clamping surfaces. The clamping surfaces have an arcuate portion which hold the centre of the tubing a predetermined distance from the base of the stand regardless of the diameter of the tubing. The stand can be attached to a cement form during building construction to hold the tubing a predetermined distance above the cement form.

Abstract: A utility holder which may be used to retain utility lines may include a holder having a first portion having at least two pairs of fingers defining at least two receiving sections wherein the receiving sections may be sized to accept utility lines; a second portion having a base wherein the pairs of fingers extend from the base with the longitudinal axes of the receiving sections being substantially parallel.

Abstract: A cable raceway comprising: a base; a pair of side walls extending from the base to define the edges of a cable channel; three or more legs extending from the base; and a flange at a distal end of each leg for attaching the leg to a support structure. The base, side walls, legs and flanges are formed from an elastomeric material. The base contains reinforcement which extends along the length of the raceway and is embedded within the elastomeric material.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing a pipe receiving element for reducing vibration and/or movement of a pipe. The pipe receiving element includes a first pipe holding part, a second pipe holding part, securing means and/or additional securing means. Each pipe holding part includes at least one half- or semi circular surface part. The first and second pipe holding parts when fitted together are adapted to receive a pipe. The securing means are adapted to secure at least one pipe holding part of the pipe receiving element to another first and/or second pipe holding part. The additional securing means are adapted to secure a first holding part to a second pipe holding part. At least a part of the first and said second pipe holding part are made of elastic material. A pipe securing system is also described.

Abstract: A support mechanism includes a base and a lifting mechanism mounted on the base. The base defines a limiting slot. The lifting mechanism includes a first arm, a second arm, a connecting mechanism including a rod, and an elastic member. The first arm has a first end and a second end and includes a limiting member slidably received in the limiting slot. The second arm has a second end and a first end adjacent to the first end of the first arm and away from the second end of the first arm. The connecting mechanism includes a rod. The elastic member is connected to the first end of the first arm and the first end of the second arm. The first end of the first arm and the rod are pivotally connected to the base, and the first end of the second arm pivotally connects to the rod.

Abstract: An assembly plate and a method for arranging at least one module in a housing body, including an assembly side for assembly in the housing body and an opposing module housing side for housing the module. According to the invention, the assembly plate has clip pins by means of which the module can be locked in a position on the assembly side as defined by the clip pins.

Abstract: Slide and lock clamps for attaching to supports are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a clamp including a base plate comprising a first cradle. A rod is secured to the base plate. A sliding carriage is movably connected to the rod. The sliding carriage includes a lever, a cam, and a movable lock constructed and arranged for releasably locking the sliding carriage in place on the base plate. A second cradle is movably connected to the rod and positioned next to the sliding carriage for securing a support between the second cradle and the first cradle.

Abstract: A screen protector assembly for use with a flat panel display having a display panel located on a front surface thereof. The screen protector assembly comprises a transparent screen panel having a pair of slots formed therein adjacent a top edge of the screen panel and a pair of c-shaped hanger clamps for detachably securing the screen panel to the flat panel display. Each clamp hanger comprises a top portion for engaging a top surface of the flat panel display, an arm extending downwardly from the top portion, and a tail portion end for providing a clamping force between the screen panel and the back surface of the front panel display. The arm has a tab protruding rearwardly from the arm with an upwardly extending hook forming a neck for supporting a top surface of the slot. The tab is shaped to fit within the slot of the screen panel such that a top surface of the slot rests on the neck and hangs thereform.

Abstract: A shelf support system is provided for supporting one or more shelves at selected elevations on a vertical surface. The system includes at least one standard having a rear wall, a first mounting wall extending from the rear wall, and a second mounting wall extending from the rear wall. The first and second mounting walls define between them a channel open to the front of the standard. At least one of the first and second walls defines notches which are not visible from the front of the standard, and the notches are adapted to receive a retention member on a bracket or shelf support which can be disposed within the channel of the standard. The shelf support can be tilted to an orientation that permits it be moved up or down within the standard to a different position, or to be removed from the standard altogether, or to be reinserted into the standard.

Abstract: A support bracket that is stable in multiple dimensions includes a flat support platform and a coupling flange connected to an end of the support platform. A mount flange is connected to an end of the coupling flange, with a hole being formed in the mount flange. An L-shaped hook member extends away from an edge of the mount flange. The hook member is advanced into a slot in a support substrate and slid until it abuts an end of the slot, with the mount flange disposed flush against the support substrate. A fastener is then advanced through the mount flange and into the support substrate. This combination of structure securely holds the bracket on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a suspension device for free positioning of equipment in rooms used for medical purposes. Multiple open-profile links, comprising a central link (160) for attachment on an axis, intermediate links (150), and an end link (140) are serially connected to one another. Each profile of the links comprises at least one indentation (30). The indentations (30) of the profiles are configured for accommodation of a cable.

Abstract: A hanging device includes a fixing member, a mounting member mounted on the fixing member, a positioning member mounted on the mounting member and provided with a serrated engaging portion, a hanging member pivotally mounted on the mounting member and provided with a serrated engaging section detachably engaged with the engaging portion, and an elastic member biased between the mounting member and the positioning member to push the engaging portion toward the engaging section. Thus, the engaging portion of the positioning member engages the engaging section of the hanging member in a planar manner to increase the contact area of the positioning member and the hanging member so that the hanging member is combined with the positioning member tightly and closely and can be used to bear a heavier load.

Abstract: A display suspending frame device includes a securing frame, and a first suspending frame and a second suspending frame for mounting respectively to first and second displays to permit suspension of the first and second displays on the securing frame one above the other. The second suspending frame is disposed below the first suspending frame and is capable of upward and downward adjustment by virtue of the configuration thereof or through a fine-tuning unit. Thus, the second display is adjustable in height position to abut against a bottom side of the first display so as to eliminate any clearance between the first and second displays.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a base, a first fixing arm, and a second fixing arm. The base has a first guiding slot and a second guiding slot perpendicular to the first guiding slot defined therein. The first fixing arm includes a first guiding rod and a first abutting portion slidably engaged with the first guiding rod. The first guiding rod extends through the first abutting portion and the base at the first guiding slot to move along the first guiding slot. The second fixing arm includes a second guiding rod and a second abutting portion fixedly engaged with the second guiding rod. The second guiding rod extends through the second abutting portion and the base at the second guiding slot to move along the second guiding slot. The first abutting portion and the second abutting portion cooperatively define a receiving space for fixedly receiving the backlight module on the base.

Abstract: A cup-shaped receptacle designed to engage the neck of a bottle and rigidly support it in a near horizontal position. The receptacle can be incorporated into many common building materials, so an array of the receptacles permits an attractive display of bottles. Bottles are held in place through the force of gravity and by resilient rings or gaskets disposed in the interior of the receptacle that limit vertical and horizontal migration of bottles. The rings also protect foil caps from damage.

Abstract: An arbor apparatus for use in a counterweight rigging system includes a support structure for supporting counterweight bricks in stacked arrangement. The arbor apparatus can be front-loading with left side, back and right side supports. The arbor apparatus can include a plurality of shelf members spaced apart in a longitudinal direction between the top and bottom ends. The arbor apparatus can also include a gate mechanism. The arbor apparatus can be implemented as a retrofit to existing manual counterweight rigging systems.

Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.