Abstract: A paper sheet processing system has a paper sheet processing apparatus and a paper sheet bundle wrapping apparatus. The paper sheet processing apparatus sends category information of a bundle of 100 paper sheets to the paper sheet bundle wrapping apparatus when discharging the bundle of 100 paper sheets. The paper sheet bundle wrapping apparatus classifies and accumulates the bundle of 100 paper sheets based on the category information when receiving the bundle of 100 paper sheets. The paper sheet bundle wrapping apparatus bands ten bundles of 100 paper sheets as a bundle of 1000 paper sheets. Since the paper sheet bundle wrapping apparatus receives the bundle of 100 paper sheets of different category from the paper sheet processing apparatus and accumulates the bundle of 100 paper sheets for every category to form the bundle of 1000 paper sheets, the usage rate of the paper sheet bundle wrapping apparatus becomes high.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for closing a flat product (14) which comprises a cover sheet which is open on at least one side and at least one printed product which is inserted loosely into the cover sheet, wherein the product (14) is fed to a closing apparatus (15, 15?) in a freely suspended manner or in an overlapping stream, and wherein the at least one open side of the cover sheet is closed in the closing apparatus (15, 15?) exclusively by mechanical action on the cover sheet by means of a closing tool (19, 19?).

Abstract: The invention relates to a compression plate, which ensures a tight wrapping of continuous film on at least one compressible object during a packaging process. Prior to closing the continuous foil wrapped around the compressible object, the compression plate compresses the compressible object unevenly so as to ensure a desired shape of the packed compressible object after closing the continuous foil.

Abstract: A retrofit ice making and bagging apparatus and retrofit installation method provide automatic supply of bags of ice into a freezer compartment. The apparatus has an outer housing with a lower end configured for securing on top of an aisle freezer so that openings in the lower end of the housing and upper end of the freezer are aligned to provide a passageway into the freezer compartment. An ice making unit and bag making and filling station are mounted in the housing. Ice is transported from the ice making station into partially formed bags at the bag making and filling station, and a bag is sealed and separated when a sufficient amount of ice is supplied to the bag. The bag making and filling station communicates with the passageway into a storage compartment in the freezer, whereby separated bags of ice fall into the storage compartment on completion.

Abstract: A packaging material dispenser may include a roll carriage having an upper portion and a lower portion, and a base plate separating the upper portion from the lower portion. The packaging material dispenser may also include a packaging material dispensing assembly mounted on an upper surface of the base plate and defining at least a portion of a packaging material path. A first portion of the packaging material path may extend behind the packaging material dispensing assembly. The upper portion of the roll carriage may include an opening defining a packaging material path access area positioned to provide access to a top of the packaging material path. The packaging material dispenser may also include a packaging material dispensing assembly drive mechanism extending below the base plate.

Abstract: A system for controlling the strength of seals imparted to workpiece layers by a sealing roll and an anvil roll, the sealing roll and the anvil roll arranged on opposing sides of a conveyed web of workpiece layers, heating elements provided on at least one of the rolls, temperature sensors provided on the at least one of the rolls, and a controller in communication with the sensors and in operable communication with the heating elements. The sealing roll includes a textured sealing surface, the textured sealing surface being divided into a plurality of regions, the texture of a first of the regions being different from a texture of a second of the regions. By controlling the temperature of the respective regions, detrimental effects of anvil wear on the strength of the seal imparted to the workpiece layers may be offset, increasing the service life of rolls.

Abstract: A child resistant cap assembly for a bottle is disclosed comprising an inner cap and outer cap. When an external pressure is applied to the outer cap, the teeth on the outer cap engage with the inner cap. While engaged, the cap assembly is rotated in a counter clockwise direction to unfasten or unscrew the cap assembly from the bottle.

Abstract: A system for processing an envelope containing contents has stations for opening envelopes, and a checking station for checking contents of envelopes. The opening station comprises a cutter and a drive mechanism to separately cut opposed leaves of the envelope. The cutter comprises a wheel for cutting through each of the leaves, and the drive mechanism rotates the wheel and causes it to traverse across the envelope. There is a separate wheel for each envelope leaf and the drive mechanism simultaneously drives the wheels to cut both leaves simultaneously. The cutter comprises a separator for drawing the leaves away from each other so that they are separated from the contents during cutting. The separator comprises at least one suction cup for engaging the leaf and drawing it away from the plane of the contents; and there are opposed suction cups. The separator simultaneously draws the leaves in opposing directions away from the contents.

Abstract: A package having a top or lid and a coordinating container, which at least partially opens itself to expose an item retained therein. The container is configured to readily change from a first, assembled configuration to a second, at least partially collapsed configuration. At least one, and preferably all of the sidewalls or portions of the sidewalls, collapses, opens, drops, or otherwise changes from the assembled position when the lid is removed from the container. The sidewall or portion of sidewall that collapses is hinged to another portion of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a document into an envelope, the apparatus comprising: means for holding an envelope at an insert station; pivotally mounted fingers for opening the envelope; and means for moving the document to be inserted along a platform over the fingers and into the envelope; wherein the platform is pivoted at an upstream end and upwardly spring biased so that the platform is depressed against the spring bias, by an amount dependent on the weight of the insert document moving over, so that a light insert document follows a path which subtends a steeper angle to the horizontal compared to a heavy insert document.

Abstract: An indoor vacuum cleaner comprises a dirty air inlet, a handle, a cyclone separator having an outer wall, a fluid inlet downstream from the dirty air inlet and a fluid outlet, a plate having a cyclone chamber surface and positioned to substantially divide the cyclone separator into a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber, each of the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber having an outer wall, the outer wall of each of the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber having an outer perimeter, the dirt collection chamber having a cyclone chamber end spaced from a dirt collection floor, a passage extending between the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber, the passage configured such that separated dirt travels at least outwardly as the dirt travels through the passage and, an air flow motor.

Abstract: A filter to be used in the expiratory branch of a ventilator, includes a housing arranged with an inlet passage and an outlet passage, a main filter element, a pre-filter member arranged before the main filter element as seen in the flow direction and an air permeable, material capable of collecting medicament droplets in the air stream through the main filter element.

Abstract: A filter device comprises a filter element that is comprised of at least two radially nested filter bellows, wherein at least one filter bellows is to be flown through in the radial direction and a flow space for the fluid is formed between the filter bellows. Each filter bellows is embodied as a star-shaped filter with filter folds arranged in a star shape. On at least one end face of the filter element a sealing ring is arranged between a filter bellows and the filter housing.

Abstract: A device for securing an emission control element by a gastight seal within an exhaust system, and a device to secure loose hardware within an exhaust system. The device for securing the emission control element includes a structure that surrounds the emission control element and a structure that pushes against the emission control element. The structure that pushes against the emission control element uses a system of angled grooves and pushing means to create a force that holds the emission control element in place. The device to secure loose hardware includes a length of wire, the end of which is formed into a loop around the body of the hardware.

Abstract: A flexible cover having magnetic attachment is provided for sealing openings in a structure such as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct, an automobile window, or an automobile door handle or lock. Magnets or another suitable affixing device are attached at the periphery on one side of the cover. Alternatively, the magnets may be attached to one side of the cover by sandwiching the magnets between two opposing flexible covers. Gaps between the magnets permit the flexible cover to attach to objects having a curved or angular conformation. In operation, the cover is placed over the opening preventing the transmission of air, fluid material, or particulate material through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting attachment to increase the cutting swath of a riding mower comprising: an attachment mechanism, where said attachment mechanism secures the cutting attachment to a sleeve hitch of a riding lawnmower; a plurality of cutting blades, where said cutting blades rotate vertically; a motor that drives a pulley system, where said pulley system rotates the cutting blades; a battery, where the battery supplies power to the motor; and a plurality of casters, where said casters support the cutting attachment. The cutting attachment may also include a deck that provides an outlet for cut grass. The castors may be positioned on the outer perimeter of the cutting attachment and include a mechanism to adjust the cutting height of the cutting attachment.

Abstract: A dethatcher is provided that includes a base, a plurality of tines and a foot manipulator assembly. The plurality of tines extends from the base and is configured to engage a ground surface. The foot manipulator assembly is coupled and arranged to move the base up and down based on pressure provide by at least one foot of an operator.

Abstract: A grass treatment device height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of a grass treatment tool above ground level comprises a height adjustment mechanism and an elongate rotational element, such as a roller, having first and second ends, said rotational element comprising an axle extending substantially along the longitudinal axis of said element about which said element rotates, the assembly characterized in that the height adjustment mechanism comprises a rotatable member connected to said axle of said rotational element wherein said rotatable member is associated with a second fixed axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to but offset relative to said first rotational axis, said second axis of rotation thereby configured to enable said height adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of said first axis of rotation relative to said second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A chopping assembly for a harvesting implement having a blade assembly, a housing, and a guide. The blade assembly is disposed within the housing and the guide directs cornstalks toward an input port on the housing. The blade assembly not only cuts the cornstalk from its root but also chops the stalk into stover. A fluid dynamic force is created by the blade assembly to direct the stover with the aid of the housing to an output port.

Abstract: A harvesting machine includes a harvesting header with a header frame, a cutterbar assembly attached to the header frame along the length thereof and configured to cut a crop, and a draper assembly positioned behind the cutterbar assembly and operable to receive severed crop material from the cutterbar assembly. The draper assembly includes a center draper that delivers crop material to a feeder house of the harvesting machine and oppositely spaced side drapers that deliver crop material to the center draper. The harvesting header is operable to flex and thereby follow an uneven terrain.

Abstract: A turbine engine includes an air inlet fluidly coupleable with an air compressor subassembly. The air compressor subassembly is fluidly coupleable with a combustion subassembly. The combustion subassembly generates and combusts ionic hydrogen, and is fluidly coupleable with a mid-turbine subassembly. The mid-turbine subassembly is fluidly coupleable with a rear turbine subassembly. The rear turbine subassembly is fluidly coupleable with an exhaust outlet for exhausting combustion products from said mid-turbine subassembly. The combustion subassembly includes an electrostatic subassembly fluidly coupleable with a combustion chamber subassembly. The combustion chamber subassembly is fluidly coupleable with the mid-turbine subassembly. The air compressor subassembly can compress and humidify air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jet screen designed to protect a jet engine comprising: a conical shaped perimeter; a concaved metal grid within the perimeter; and a plurality of bolts, said bolts provide a mechanism to secure the screen to an intake opening of a jet engine. The metal grid may be manufactured by using a light metal alloy. The perimeter of the screen extends around the circumference of the intake opening and the jet screen completely covers the intake opening. The metal grid according to the present invention provides sufficient spacing to avoid interference with air intake into the intake opening and to prevent entry of foreign objects into the intake opening.

Abstract: A high voltage propellant isolator includes at least two different types of isolator rings or segments, in alternating lateral arrangement, that direct the flow of propellant, such as xenon gas, in a tortuous path through the isolator.

Abstract: A propulsion system includes a canted multinozzle plate, which has a multitude of small nozzles angled (not perpendicular) to major surfaces of the multinozzle grid plate. The multinozzle plate may be a cylindrical section or plate, and the multitude of nozzles may be substantially axisymmetric about the cylindrical plate. The propulsion system includes a pressurized gas source which may be placed either forward or aft of the multinozzle grid plate. The propulsion system may have a conical insert, an internal flow separator cone, to aid in changing directions of flow from the pressurized gas source, to divert the flow through the multiple nozzles.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle comprises a housing having a length which extends along a central longitudinal axis and comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a row of chevrons extending from an aft end of the housing, the chevrons having a root region and a tip, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the interior surface or the exterior surface is scalloped proximate the root region of a chevron. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a turbojet engine nacelle that includes a power supply source (113) for a system for actuating and controlling a thrust reverser device (121), and for a system for actuating and controlling a variable nozzle device (120), characterised in that the power supply can be switched between a first position in which it powers the system for actuating and controlling the thrust reverser device, and a second position in which it powers the system for actuating and controlling the variable nozzle device, wherein the switching is carried out under the action of a control output from a computer (103) capable of receiving a thrust reverser opening control (100).

Abstract: An exhaust gas particulate filter system for an internal combustion engine comprises an exhaust gas conduit in fluid communication with, and configured to receive exhaust gas from, the internal combustion engine. A hydrocarbon supply is connected to the exhaust gas conduit and is in fluid communication with the exhaust gas for delivery of hydrocarbon thereto. A particulate filter assembly is located downstream of the hydrocarbon injector for receipt of the exhaust gas and hydrocarbon mixture. The particulate filter assembly comprises an exhaust gas filter disposed therein for removal of particulates from the exhaust gas and an electrically heated catalyst device disposed therein, upstream of the exhaust gas filter, and heatable to induce oxidation of the exhaust gas and hydrocarbon mixture and to heat the exhaust gas filter and burn particulates collected therein.

Abstract: According to at least one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an emission control system which includes a reductant injector injecting a pre-determined amount of a reductant into a vehicle exhaust passage, and sensors measuring an exhaust space velocity, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst temperature, and a before-SCR nitrogen oxide (NOx) concentration, wherein the predetermined amount of the reductant is a function of the exhaust space velocity, the before-SCR NOx concentration, and the SCR catalyst temperature. In at least one particular embodiment, the predetermined amount of the reductant is measured according to equation (I) y=axn; wherein y is the flow of the reductant; x is the product of the exhaust space velocity and the before-SCR NOx concentration; and “a” and “n” are each independently a function of the catalytic temperature (“T”) of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst.

Abstract: A desulfation control system includes a desulfation control module and a spark control module. The desulfation control module initiates a desulfation process in an emission reduction device by increasing temperature of the emission reduction device. The spark control module retards a spark timing to increase the temperature of the emission reduction device in response to the desulfation control module initiating the desulfation process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for purification of exhaust gases for the exhaust gas line of an internal combustion engine, with an exhaust gas channel which is made multi-flow in a specified region and has several component exhaust gas lines, and with a metering device by means of which a specified amount of a reducing agent can be metered into the exhaust gas channel in the region upstream from the catalytic converter arrangement at specified times. According to the invention, a metering channel which branches off from the single metering device is assigned to each of the component exhaust gas lines, and a specified proportion of the amount of metered reducing agent can be supplied to each component exhaust gas line via the metering channels.

Abstract: A method for regenerating an exhaust gas purification unit arranged in an internal combustion engine system includes setting a predefined minimum engine speed such that the exhaust gas mass flow exceeds a predefined flow value during the regeneration process. An internal combustion engine system including an exhaust gas purification unit adapted to be operated according to the method is also provided.

Abstract: An exhaust emission control apparatus that is used with an internal combustion engine to use both a NOx retention member and a catalyst while avoiding a decrease in the exhaust gas purification capacity. A NOx occlusion reduction type catalyst is placed in an exhaust path of an internal combustion engine. The NOx occlusion reduction type catalyst includes a base material. The base material includes an exhaust inflow cell, which is closed at its downstream side; and an exhaust outflow cell, which is closed at its upstream side and is adjacent to the first cell with the partition wall positioned in between. The exhaust inflow cell is configured so that a NOx retention layer is formed on the inner surface thereof, and the exhaust outflow cell is configured so that a catalyst layer is formed on the inner surface thereof, respectively.

Abstract: A urea solution injection system and an injector with which urea solution or other exhaust treatment liquid from a source tank can be injected as an atomized spray into an exhaust pipe. A metering pump with integrated injection nozzle are contained in a common housing mounted directly to the exhaust pipe, thereby eliminating the separate electric motor driven pump, line between pump, and injector in conventional systems.

Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes at least one adaptive valve that is associated with an exhaust component, and which is movable between open and closed positions. An anti-flutter component is associated with the adaptive valve to reduce fluttering movement of the adaptive valve caused by exhaust gas pulsations.

Abstract: A hydraulic control circuit for the overcontrol of a hydraulic system which controls a drive, in particular for controlling a hydraulic motor (5) for driving a slewing gear of a crane superstructure, wherein the pressure lines (3.9, 3.10) for the hydraulic motor (5) are connected by means of a supply piston (3.2) to a hydraulic pump (2) or a tank (1), and the pressure lines (3.9, 3.10) are each assigned pilot valves (3.4, 3.3), shuttle valves (3.8, 3.7) and directional control valves (3.6, 3.5). The shuttle valves (3.7, 3.8) are connected by means of control lines (3.11, 3.12) to an activatable proportional pilot valve (6), such that the separately activatable directional control valves (3.5, 3.6) can thus be activated by means of said pressure, which is built up by the pilot valve (6).

Abstract: Construction equipment having an electric control lever is provided, which can intercept a control signal applied to a flow control valve when trouble occurs in the electric control lever or a control unit.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for construction equipment having a float function is provided, which can perform ground leveling as making a boom descend due to its own weight without using hydraulic fluid that is discharged from a hydraulic pump.

Abstract: A method of externally modifying a Carnot engine cycle. A first step involves providing a heat exchange path between an external environment and a fluid circulating in a carnot engine. A second step involving permitting the carnot engine to draw from an endless supply of heat or cold in the external environment to regenerate the Carnot engine cycle as entropic losses are encountered and as differential heat energy is converted into power.

Abstract: A thermal engine is described, which has two pairs of chambers, comprising a first and a second heat transmission chamber and a first and second working chamber which are connected alternately via a first and second cooling device and a first and second heat exchanger, so that a shared total interior is formed, in which a working medium is situated. Linearly movable first and second heat transmission pistons and first and second working pistons are mounted inside the chambers. The particular relative aligned arrangement of the chambers and the special development of the piston heads of the heat transmission pistons lead to an increased efficiency of the thermal engine being able to be achieved.

Abstract: An open port is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the cylinder bore of the reservoir apparatus and the port is exposed to the exterior of the reservoir apparatus. A hollow portion is formed concentrically with the port on a reservoir body. An annular thin portion is formed between the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder bore and the hollow portion surrounding the port in a radial direction. The thin portion is outwardly deflected and deformed by being pushed outwardly in a radial direction centering on the port in a range narrower than the inner diameter of the hollow portion. Thus, the opening of the port is outwardly sunk from the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder bore thereby to form a curved surface at a root portion of the thin portion on the inner peripheral surface of the cylinder bore.

Abstract: Two turbochargers are arranged vertically near a one side of a crank-shaft direction at a one-side face of an engine body so that the large-size turbocharger is located above the small-sized turbocharger, and an exhaust-gas purification device is arranged an open space made on the other side of the crank-shaft direction so that its exhaust inlet is located above and its outlet is located below. Accordingly, the turbochargers and the exhaust-gas purification device can be arranged compactly and the layout of some devices around the engine can be facilitated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovery power from an FCC product. Gaseous hydrocarbon product from an FCC reactor is heat exchanged with a heat exchange media which is delivered to an expander to generate power. Cycle oil from product fractionation may be added to the gaseous FCC product to wash away coke precursors.

Abstract: A gravity driven hydraulic engine that includes an outer shell having first and second ends and an inner cavity that is substantially impervious to water. The engine further includes at least one cylinder, having opposing first and second ends, located within the inner cavity. The engine also includes a weighted piston within the cylinder which divides the cylinder into first and second chambers. The weighted piston is slidably movable within the cylinder. In use, the first and second chambers alternately fill with liquid and air causing movement of the engine thereby generating energy output.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the steam mass flow of a high-pressure steam turbine of a steam power plant, particularly a steam power plant including reheating, during a start-up phase of the steam power plant, particularly also during an idle period of the steam power plant, wherein at least one electric consumer is connected upstream of a generator of the steam power plant before synchronization with a power supply grid. The invention further relates to a steam power plant, comprising a generator, a high-pressure steam turbine, and at least one electric consumer, which can also be connected during a start-up phase of the steam power plant, particularly also during an idle period of the steam power plant, in order to increase a steam mass flow of the high-pressure steam turbine before a synchronization process of the generator with a power supply grid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waste heat recovery system, comprising: an internal combustion engine for supplying a high grade waste heat thermal resource fluid and a low grade waste heat thermal resource fluid; an intermediate thermal cycle by which an intermediate fluid is vaporized by means of the high grade waste heat thermal resource fluid and is expanded within a first turbine, whereby produce is produced; and an organic thermal cycle by which an organic motive fluid is preheated by means of the low grade waste heat thermal resource fluid and is vaporized by means of the discharge of the intermediate fluid from the first turbine, said vaporized organic motive fluid being expanded in a second turbine, whereby power is produced.

Abstract: A system for manipulating engine exhaust gases away from inhabited areas comprises an air pressurization system coupled in fluid communication to a housing. The housing is adapted to reside adjacent a terminal portion of an exhaust pipe so that pressurized air injected into the housing entrains the exhaust gases and disperses them from the housing.

Abstract: In a gas turbine that generates rotational power by supplying fuel to compressed air compressed by a compressor and burning the fuel in a combustor and supplying resultant combustion gas to a turbine, a circumferential distance starting from a leading edge of a turbine first stage nozzle toward a trailing edge side of the first stage nozzle and ending at center of transition pieces of such combustors that are adjacent in a circumferential direction is set relative to a circumferential pitch of such first stage nozzles within a range of 0.05?S/P?0.15, and an axial distance between a leading edge of the first stage nozzle and a transition piece rear end of the combustor is set relative to the circumferential pitch of the first stage nozzles within a range of 0.00?L/P?0.13. By improving the relative position of a transition piece of the combustor and the first stage nozzle, both suppression of inner pressure fluctuations of the combustor and enhancement in aerodynamic efficiency can be achieved.

Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine engine and related method is provided in which a plurality of combustor cans are selectively adapted with corresponding resonators. The resonators may, for example, be attached to every can in the consecutive arrangement of combustor cans, every other can, every third can or the like, and may be tuned to the same or first, second, third, etc. frequencies of operation. Such selective tuning is configured to suppress one or more of out-of-phase and in-phase dynamic interaction of streams discharged from adjacent combustor cans by changing the frequencies of pressure oscillation instabilities across the arrangement of consecutive cans.

Abstract: A combustion nozzle for use in a turbine. The combustion nozzle may include a center body and a cone extending from the center body. The cone may include a number of apertures positioned therein.

Abstract: A gas turbine combustor is provided which can accomplish stable high-load combustion, high combustion efficiency, a low concentration of CO, and NOx in a small-sized combustion chamber. The gas turbine combustor includes an inner liner 12 and an outer liner 14 being concentric and cylindrical and an end liner 16 closing between upstream ends thereof and forms a hollow cylindrical combustion chamber 18 therein. The gas turbine combustor further includes a swirling air flow forming device 22 introducing combustion air 7a into the vicinity of the end liner in the combustion chamber 18 from the outside and forming a swirling air flow, a fuel ejector 24 ejecting fuel 8 in the swirling direction to form a premixed swirling flow, and an igniter 26 igniting the premixed swirling flow to form a tubular flame surface 11.