Abstract: In a device for the separation of sausage chains, having a feeding apparatus (1) for feeding sausage chains, with which a separating apparatus (3) for separating the sausage chains into individual sausage chain sections, respectively sausages, is associated and n-fold number of separating apparatuses (3.1 to 3.n) is to be integrated adjacent to each other in the device (P), wherein n?2.

Abstract: A printer according to the present invention includes a recording unit that makes recording on recording paper, a cutter unit that has a movable cutter edge to cut the recording paper, and a containing portion that receives recorded matter, which is the recorded paper cut by the cutter unit. Further, the printer includes a cut piece collecting portion that collects cut pieces, which are recording paper cut by the cutter unit, and a cut piece collecting portion cover that opens/closes in conjunction with a cutting operation of the cutter unit. The recording paper cut by the cutter unit is collected by a cut piece collecting portion if the cut piece collecting portion cover is in an open state and is made movable to the containing portion if the cut piece collecting portion cover is in a closed state. Further, the cut piece collecting portion cover performs one opening/closing operation for a predetermined number of cutting operations.

Abstract: A sheet cutter applied to a belt processing tool or the like is provided. The belt processing tool includes a mounting table 2 for mounting a belt thereon; a die holding plate 4 being ascendable and descendable with respect to the mounting table, and having a lower surface to which a Thomson die is fixed; a stripper plate 3 being installed ascendably and descendably above the mounting table, and pressing the upper surface of the belt during descent, and having a slit through which the blade of the Thomson die passes; an operation member including a planar cam and a lever for rotating the planar cam, the planar cam being fixed to the mounting table and pivotally supported on a rotary shaft, and moving up and down by rotation, and having a surface for pressing downward the die holding plate; a means for energizing upward the stripper plate; and a locking member for restricting the raised end of the stripper plate.

Abstract: A cutting device includes a fixing plate, a revolving cylinder, an annular cutting blade, and an ejection bar. The fixing plate defines a first through hole. The revolving cylinder is threadedly engaged in the first through hole and defines a second through hole. The cutting blade defines a third through hole and is attached to the revolving cylinder. The revolving cylinder is rotatable relative to the fixing plate to move the cutting blade between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the cutting blade cuts a surface of the workpiece to create a round blind crack in the surface thereof, a portion of the workpiece being surrounded by the blind crack. In the retracted position, the cutting blade is moved away from the workpiece. The ejection bar is configured for pushing the surrounded portion out of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling an operation of a hot wire cutter for forming a three dimensional profile component out of a raw material block. The hot wire cutter includes a wire extending between a first attachment point and a second attachment point, wherein by movement of the hot wire cutter, the wire cuts material from the raw material block. The method includes determining a first offset and a second offset, wherein each offset defines a distance between one of the attachment points and a respective reference point at a perimeter of a cross-section of the component to be formed. Thus, the method includes controlling a movement of the first attachment point and the second attachment point depending on the determined first offset and the determined second offset.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a workpiece supplying member, a positioning mechanism, a transportation robot, and an annular cutting blade. The workpiece supplying member includes a number of slots for receiving a number of plate-shaped workpieces therein. The positioning mechanism includes a number of side surfaces and a number of recesses. The transportation robot is configured for unloading a workpiece from the workpiece supplying member, transporting the workpiece from the workpiece supplying member to the positioning mechanism, and loading the workpiece on the positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism is rotatable about the central axis such that one of the side faces can be selectively oriented to face the transportation robot so as to load the workpiece transported by the transportation robot in the corresponding recess. The cutting blade is configured for cutting a workpiece loaded on the positioning mechanism.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position.

Abstract: Slide mechanisms arranged in two stages in the vertical direction are used for obtaining a long slide distance for a main body of a cutting machine. For the upper stage slide mechanism, there is adopted the slide mechanism of a pattern in which a slide bar is fixed. This allows the rearward installation space of the slide mechanism to be reduced, and ensures good visibility of the edge of a blade.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a miter saw having a base, a worktable rotatably connected to the base, a supporting arm rotatably connected to the worktable about a first axis and a front inclination locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has a first locking member connected to the supporting arm behind the worktable, a second locking member cooperating with the first locking member, a controlling lever optionally connected to the second locking member, and a handle in front of the worktable connected to the controlling lever. The second locking member may rotate in relation to the first locking member about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The locking mechanism may be tightened or loosened from in front of the worktable and without the use of a tool, allowing for easier and more efficient locking of the miter saw.

Abstract: The present invention provides a miter saw having a rotary-disc assembly, a swing arm assembly rotatably connected with the rotary-disc assembly, a sliding rod assembly slidably connected with the swing arm assembly, and a cutting head rotatably connected with the sliding rod assembly around a turning shaft of a head section. The miter saw may also have a sliding fixed-length mechanism for the cutting head which is used to fix the cutting head to a specific position relative to the swing arm assembly. When the cutting head is fixed at the specific position, and pivoted around the turning shaft to a lowermost position, an intersecting point between a plane of a supporting surface of a fence and a cutting edge of a saw-blade is located above an intersecting line between the supporting surface of the fence and a supporting surface of a base plate.

Abstract: A glass cutter is provided which can form, using a wheel, a uniform crack in glass even when a projection or an earlier-formed scribe line is present on the glass. When the wheel is moved on the glass, a fracture layer is formed causing a rib mark to be formed below the fracture layer and a crack to be formed below the rib mark. To cut the glass, the crack is required to be formed uniformly. Applying a force to resist the rotating force of the wheel makes it possible to form a uniform crack even when a projection is present on the glass. This improves glass cutting yield.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shearing die having longer life and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Provided is a cutter that is applicable to a cutting device with variable structures and that allows exchange of a cutting blade safely and smoothly with a simple structure. The present invention provides a cutter comprising: a slider; a holder member that retains a cutting blade; and a removing-and-installing member that removes or installs the holder member from or into the slider in a condition that the cutting blade is shielded with a cover member, wherein the cover member is provided with a projection portion while the holder member is provided with a groove portion, and when the removing-and-installing member is installed into the slider along with the holder member, the projection portion is adapted to travel in the groove portion so as to expose a cutting edge of the cutting blade through a cutout.

Abstract: A keyless drum tuning device includes a lug bracket attached to a shell of the musical drum. The keyless tuning device has a tensioning fastener that is removably connected to a tensioning counter-hoop or rim of the musical drum and passes through an opening in the lug bracket. The keyless drum tuning device includes an adjustment mechanism that is affixed to the tensioning fastener. The adjustment mechanism is contacts the lug bracket and is varied to modify the tension in the tension fastener.

Abstract: A guitar sound hole guard comprising of a body of a suitable durable material to resist pick impacts and having a lip and at least one flange; the lip further having two side edges; each flange connects to a respective side edge to be oriented perpendicular to the lip and descending away from the lip, an open channel being formed by the lip and flange; an attachment means to hold the guard in place upon a soundboard of a guitar, wherein the body receives within its open channel at least a portion of a lower sound hole edge of the sound board allowing the lip to rest upon and conform concentrically to at least the portion of the lower sound hole edge.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable storage medium generates an audio fingerprint for an input audio clip that is robust to differences in key, instrumentation, and other performance variations. The audio fingerprint comprises a sequence of intervalgrams that represent a melody in an audio clip according pitch intervals between different time points in the audio clip. The fingerprint for an input audio clip can be compared to a set of reference fingerprints in a reference database to determine a matching reference audio clip.

Abstract: A drive, having a quick stop mechanism, for a breech is axially adjustable relative to a weapon barrel, and includes a motor, two counter-rotating chains and sprocket wheels that guide the chains. Engaging cams and control cams are integrated into the chains. A slide mounted at the bottom of the breech is displaceable transversely to the direction of fire and has a groove that the engaging cams engage to entrain the breech in a forward or reverse motion relative to the direction of fire. The engaging cam transporting the breech forwards is displaced from the groove while the control cam displaces the slide simultaneously to its center position via its ascent ramp, thereby allowing breech rest periods in the forward limit position. Firing causes the slide to move from the center position to the left hand side whereas it remains in the center position when no shot is fired.

Abstract: A ceramic ballistic material and method of manufacture is disclosed. A filler material is provided. The filler material is divided into filler granules collectively having a median diameter approximately 10 microns or less. An amount of carbon is provided. The carbon is divided into carbon particles and the carbon particles are allowed to coat the filler granules. The mixture of carbon-coated filler granules is formed into a ballistic armor shape. The formed mixture is placed in a substantial vacuum. The mixture is introduced to a pre-selected amount of silicon and the mixture of carbon-coated filler granules and silicon is heated to a temperature at or above the melting point of the silicon.

Abstract: Methods and systems for an armor system are provided. The system includes a first face sheet and a shaped preform extending from the first face sheet. The preform includes a first edge proximate the first face sheet, a sidewall extending from the first edge to a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the sidewall. The preform circumscribes an area of the first face sheet. The system also includes a tile of armor material complementarily-shaped to fit within the area circumscribed by the preform. The tile is positioned within the preform such that at least a portion of the tile is between the first face sheet and the flange. The system includes a second face sheet covering the preform and the tile on a side opposite from the first face sheet.

Abstract: The disclosed vehicle armor includes a first layer forming an interior bottom surface of the cabin and comprised of a high-strength metal material, a second layer forming an exterior bottom surface of the cabin and comprised of a high-strength metal material, and, a middle layer sandwiched between the first and second layers and comprised of a polymer material. The underbelly device is configured having a plurality of high areas and low areas creating deflection faces and separation distances between an interior of the cabin and an exterior threat. A second, multi-layer composite structure, forming an interior floor of the cabin, may be incorporated as a fragmentation penetration barrier.

Abstract: A contained volume of particulate materials that is optimized for eroding ballistic penetrator, explosively formed penetrators, shaped charges, ballistic fragments, and other ballistic threats. The particulate materials include crushed garnet, crushed ceramics and sand. The volume of particulate materials may be mixed with explosive rods or pills. These explosive rods or pills ignite when the ballistic threat reaches a preset area within the armor box. Particulate material and armor boxes can consist of configurations using ballistic balls and irregular shaped stones or gravel. Alternate embodiments may contain configurations utilizing ballistic rods, electronic timing devices, and explosive detonators.

Abstract: An ammunition hoist (1) includes a supporting beam (4) set alongside a hollow guide element, and a movement system (5), adapted to enable movement of the ammunition (3) along a supporting beam (4) between a first level and a second level set at a different height with respect to one another. The hoist includes moving equipment (6), sliding with respect to the supporting beam (4) and to which the ammunition (3) is associated at least temporarily; the movement of the ammunition (3) occurs in an automated way from and towards the first or second level.

Abstract: A trigger system for a firearm has an enclosure having a bottom surface, a trigger pivoted at a first pivot axis within the enclosure, a firing hammer pivoted at a second pivot axis within the enclosure, the firing hammer spring-loaded to rotate clockwise to fire, the firing hammer having a first notch, a disconnector pivoted at the first pivot axis, the disconnector rocker having a hook for engaging the first notch in the firing hammer preventing firing while engaged, and a full auto rocker pivoted at a third pivot axis through the trigger, the full auto rocker having a first portion extending downward and forward from the third pivot axis and a second portion extending rearward from the third pivot axis, a part of the second portion overlying a contact point on the disconnector to the rear of the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A valve assembly for regulating the flow of fluid between a working chamber of a fluid-working machine and a fluid manifold. The valve assembly comprising a valve body comprising a valve seat, a fluid passage extending through the valve body, and a travelling member comprising a valve member and operable between an open position in which the valve member is spaced apart from the valve seat and fluid can flow through the fluid passage and a closed position in which the valve member is in sealing contact with the valve seat preventing fluid from flowing through the fluid passage. The valve assembly further defines a fluid flow path passing in a first fluid flow mode, between the valve member and the valve seat, and into the fluid passage. The valve assembly is characterised by a barrier upstream of the valve member, to the barrier reduces one or more forces which would otherwise act on the valve member as a result of the flow of fluid to urge the valve member towards the valve seat.

Abstract: A valve assembly suitable for regulating the flow of fluid between a working chamber of a fluid-working machine and a fluid manifold. The valve assembly comprises a valve body comprising a valve seat, a fluid passage extending through the valve body, and a travelling member comprising a valve member, which valve member is operable between an open position in which the valve member is spaced apart from the valve seat and fluid can flow through the fluid passage and a closed position in which the valve member is in sealing contact with the valve seat preventing fluid from flowing through the fluid passage. The valve assembly defining a fluid flow path passing, in a first fluid flow mode, between the valve member and the valve seat, and into the fluid passage.

Abstract: A valve member of a pressure relief valve has a shaft portion, a pressure receiving portion, and a guide portion, wherein the valve member is axially movable in a fuel return passage. When a forward end of the shaft portion is seated on a valve seta, the fuel return passage is closed, while the shaft portion is separated from the valve seat the fuel return passage is opened. A notched portion is formed at an outer wall of the guide portion to thereby form an outer-surface passage. A fuel inlet port is formed in the valve member for communicating a fuel inlet chamber to the fuel return passage at a downstream side of the valve member.

Abstract: A hydrostatic machine, has first and second axial-piston units arranged on a common axis and having pistons which cooperate with an adjustable swash plates, wherein the first axial-piston unit has a first one of the swash plates associated with it while the second axial-piston unit has a second one of the swash plates associated with it, and a coupling mechanism which couples the first and the second swash plates mechanically and adjustably.

Abstract: A piston for a brake caliper of a disc brake constructed as a pot which is open at one end, having a longitudinal axis, a wall, and a piston head. The piston is supported in a cylinder of the brake caliper such that it can be moved along the longitudinal direction, and it can be placed against a brake pad in the region of the piston head by an axial contact surface. When the piston is subjected to pressure by a hydraulic fluid, the piston moves in the cylinder and presses the brake pad against a brake disc. A projection having a conical surface is provided on an inner surface of the piston head. A recess is provided, which is substantially at the same distance from the longitudinal axis as the projection on the inner surface of the piston head, on an outer surface of the piston head.

Abstract: A braking system includes a brake booster with a power piston assembly structure defining a guide bore which possesses an open end, the guide bore defining a bore axis. A pivot structure is positioned in the guide bore and including (i) a body having an interior surface that defines a cavity, and (ii) a plurality of extensions protruding inwardly from the interior surface. A pedal rod includes (i) a ball-shaped distal end portion is retained in the cavity by the plurality of extension members, and (ii) a shaft extending from the ball-shaped distal end portion. A retainer is secured to the power piston assembly structure so as to prevent advancement of the pivot structure through the open end of the power piston assembly structure. The retainer defines a frusto-conical passageway through which the shaft extends enabling the shaft to pivot.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method utilizing adsorber bed(s) and reversible blower(s) operating in a vacuum pressure swing adsorption separation process to separate gases. The process is designed to provide a safer and more cost-effective adsorption system that captures and utilizes energy typically wasted during equipment transitions thereby achieving overall higher power efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated membrane/adsorbent process and system for removal of carbon dioxide from natural gas on a ship that houses natural gas purification equipment. Additional membrane units or adsorbent beds are used to reduce the amount of product gas that is lost in gas streams that are used to regenerate the adsorbent beds. These systems produce a product stream that meets the specifications of less than 50 parts per million carbon dioxide in natural gas for liquefaction.

Abstract: A small area electrostatic aerosol collector includes a collector housing, an inlet nozzle that extends from the housing and an exit port that provides an exit for air to flow back out of the housing. A pumping arrangement pulls air into the housing through the inlet nozzle. The sampled air is moved through ductwork such that particulates are collected on a substrate and the air is evacuated through the exit port after collection. The collector includes a charging device positioned within the ductwork to create an electric field defining a charging point that the air passes through between the inlet nozzle and the substrate. The substrate is held at a neutral or opposite charge relative to the electric field created by the charging device. Particulates are collected on the sample substrate by containing the aerosol in a small area and by forcing the aerosol to flow near the substrate.

Abstract: ETS-10 type materials preferentially adsorb ethane and, if present, C3+ paraffins from mixtures comprising methane, ethane and optionally C3+ paraffins at pressures above 200 psia. A process in which ETS-10 type materials are used to separate ethane and C3+ paraffins from natural gas streams at over 200 psia is provided.

Abstract: The use of a coupling agent containing a mercapto, disulfide, tretrasulfide and/or polysulfide end group provides a mercury removal media having increased reactivity, stability, and mercury removal ability. The mercury removal media described herein is prepared by reacting an organophilic clay containing onium ions with a mercapto, disulfide, tetrasulfide, and/or polysulfide end moiety. Alternatively, the clay can be made organophilic by onium ion reaction prior to or simultaneously with the coupling reaction of the mercapto- or sulfide-end group-containing coupling agent.

Abstract: A method for removing SOx (x=2 and/or 3) from gas using a solution having polyethylene glycol as the main ingredient. First, SOx in the gas is absorbed by the solution of polyethylene glycol. Second, the solution of polyethylene glycol which has absorbed SOx is regenerated by one or more of the heating, vacuum, ultrasonic, microwave or radiation methods, thereby releasing the by-products of sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide. The regenerated solution of polyethylene glycol is recycled. When the water content of the regenerated solution of polyethylene glycol is high enough to affect the desulfurization, it needs to be removed. Removal methods include heating and rectification, absorption using a water absorbent, or a combination of these methods. The polyethylene glycol solution is recycled after dehydration.

Abstract: A particulate filtration reverse pulse cleaning system is disclosed. The system comprising a housing, a tubesheet disposed within the housing, a filter for fluid communication with a tubesheet aperture, a support frame connectable with the tubesheet, and a cleaning system associated with the support frame. A filter cleaning system is also disclosed, the support frame comprising a plurality of hollow support legs comprising at least one cleaning aperture and a cleaning system associated with the plurality of hollow support legs. A method for cleaning a filter is also disclosed.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas treating apparatus, which includes an adsorption tower for removing various harmful substances in an exhaust gas using an adsorbent, a regeneration tower for releasing adsorbed substances from the adsorbent, a first transfer passage for transferring the adsorbent from the adsorption tower to the regeneration tower, a second transfer passage for transferring the adsorbent from the regeneration tower to the adsorption tower, a lock hopper connected to one end of the regeneration tower on a higher differential pressure side of a first differential pressure between an inside of the regeneration tower and an inside of the first transfer passage and a second differential pressure between the inside of the regeneration tower and an inside of the second transfer passage to thereby secure gas-tightness, a sealing unit connected to the other end of the regeneration tower on a lower differential pressure side to thereby secure gas-tightness, and an adjusting unit for maintaining the differential pressure

Abstract: A regeneration tower including a regeneration tower main body having a long trunk, and desorbed gas discharge passages through which a desorbed gas is discharged. The regeneration tower main body is configured so that a heating unit that heats an adsorbent, a separation part that separates desorbable substances as a desorbed gas from the heated adsorbent, and a cooling unit that cools the adsorbent from which the desorbable substances have been desorbed by heating are communicatively disposed in one direction and the heating unit and the cooling unit have approximately the same sectional outer diameter.

Abstract: Liquid separator provided with a vessel (2) Which defines a space which is sealed at the top by means of a lid (7) in which is situated an outlet (8), whereby a pipe (11) is provided in the above-mentioned space on the one hand, extending round the above-mentioned outlet (8) in the above-mentioned space, as of the above-mentioned lid (7), and a fine filter (5) on the other hand, which also extends in the space round the above-mentioned outlet (8) and as of the above-mentioned lid (7), such that between the pipe (11) and the fine filter (5) is defined an outlet zone which is connected to the environment by means of a safety valve (21), characterised in that the safety valve (21) is connected to the above-mentioned outlet zone via a passage (19) in the lid (7).

Abstract: A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) return air system actuator device which could, among other things, be employed to notify a user of a clogged air filter and/or disperse a fragrance into a forced air HVAC system is disclosed. In one embodiment the actuator device has a movable actuator mounted within a housing. The movable actuator moves in response to a user pre-set pressure differential. When the pre-set pressure differential is reached, the movable actuator impacts a lever which activates a switch. The switch could be connected to a host of items such as a light emitting device to notify the user to a clogged air filter condition and/or to activate a pump to release a fragrance into the HVAC system.

Abstract: An automated coffee machine including a position detection device and/or positioning speed detection device on a positionable or adjustable unit of the automated coffee machine, wherein a ferromagnetic tooth wheel is pivoted with a drive line of the positionable or adjustable unit. The position detection device and/or positioning control device comprises a Hall sensor/magnet unit which is disposed vis-a-vis of a toothing of the ferromagnetic tooth wheel.

Abstract: Capsules for use in a beverage production machine. One capsule includes a base body having a flange-like rim and containing beverage-forming ingredients therein, the ingredients being sealed in the base body by a foil member attached to the flange-like rim, and at least one flow control porous member arranged between at least a portion of ingredients in the capsule and the foil member. Another capsule includes a first wall member for supporting beverage-forming ingredients, a second perforable wall member attached to the first wall member, and at least one porous layer located between the beverage-forming ingredients in the capsule and the second wall member, with the porous layer forming a multilayer laminate with the perforable non-porous foil member. These flow control porous members provide faster and more consistent flow of the liquid extract through the capsule and significantly reduces the resurgence of non-soluble solids.

Abstract: The dual-purpose grilling device of the present invention, it relates to a grilling device which can be inclined for roasting or be level for toasting. The bottom seat of said grilling device has a grilling plate with an electric heating tube, and an upper cover with a handle is disposed on said bottom seat; the grilling plate inclines forward and downward in the roast status, the oil box is beneath the front of the grilling plate for containing the oil flowed from the grilling plate; the oil box is beneath the front of the bottom seat and the grilling plate is level in the toast status. The present invention solves the problem of the single using manner of the grilling device with a simple technical solution.

Abstract: A cooking pad has a three dimensional surface configuration of peaks and valleys for cooking food. The three dimensional surface configuration elevates the food to a level where it cooks efficiently and evenly. The three dimensional surface configuration rapidly moves liquids expelled from the food during cooking away down depressions and prevents splattering of the liquids back onto the food. The cooking pad may be preformed to the three dimensional surface configuration or may assume this three dimensional surface configuration upon exposure to a cooking environment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casting machine valve (32, 42; 50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110; 120; 130), a pressure generating means (3, 4, 5, 6, 32, 42) for installation in a casting machine (1), and a casting machine (1) for casting a flowable mass, particularly a liquid mass having suspended solid particles, such as chocolate, wherein cocoa particles and sugar particles are typically suspended in a melted fat mass containing cocoa butter and more or less milk fat. The valve (50; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110; 120) comprises a valve body (51; 61; 71; 81; 91; 101; 111; 121; 131) having a valve opening and at least one valve cap (53; 64; 76; 83; 94; 105; 115; 128; 133) that is associated with the valve opening, is hinged on the valve body, and closes the valve opening in the unpressurized state without preloading.

Abstract: A recycling machine deflection detection system including a cross head movable within a shear box of a recycling machine, one or more sensor units disposed on the cross head, and a controller connected to the one or more sensor units, the controller being configured to receive deflection signals from the one or more sensor units and determine, from the deflection signals, a shear deflection angle of the cross head due to deformation of the cross head.

Abstract: A pressing module for the press-forming and curing of impregnated conductor bars for large electrical machines, such as for example hydro generators, can be distinguished by an improved closing system for applying the pressing pressure, and a pressing apparatus equipped therewith, the handling of which involves significantly reduced work. A pressing module (1) has a pressing vat (2) for applying a horizontal pressing force and a pressing yoke (3) for applying a vertical pressing force. The closing units (6) and (7) for applying the horizontal and vertical pressing forces have a housing (20), which receives, slidingly mounted therein, a pressing piston (21), which is in operative connection with an axially fixed, rotatable threaded bolt (27) in such a way that a turning movement of the threaded bolt (27) brings about an axial movement of the pressing piston (21). An axial bearing (3), supported on a spring assembly (35), provides a flexible mounting of the pressing piston (21).

Abstract: A nail printing apparatus is provided with a main body including a held portion which has a print target finger placing surface and a non-print-target finger placing surface. The print target finger placing surface is configured in such a manner that at least one finger with a nail, on which a desired image is to be printed, of one hand is placed thereon. The non-print-target finger placing surface is configured in such a manner that at least one remaining finger of the one hand is placed thereon. The held portion is held between the at least one finger on the print target finger placing surface and the at least one remaining finger on the non-print-target placing surface. The apparatus is further provided with an image printing unit configured to print the desired image on the nail of the at least one finger on the print target finger placing surface.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a screen printing device and screen printing method in which, in screen printing which is to be applied to a cavity circuit board configured by bonding board members together, printing misalignment hardly occurs. A mask member 33 has a cavity-portion corresponding mask region MRC where a mask pattern MPC corresponding to cavity-portion electrode patterns 11dp is formed on the bottom faces of fitting portions 33a to be fitted into cavity portions CV; and a flat-portion corresponding mask region MRF where a mask pattern MPF corresponding to flat-portion electrode patterns 12dp is formed as separate regions. Positioning between the cavity-portion corresponding mask region MRC and the cavity-portion electrode patterns 11dp is performed, and screen printing is applied. Positioning between the flat-portion corresponding mask region MRF and the flat-portion electrode patterns 12dp is performed, and screen printing is applied.

Abstract: A challenge to be met by the present invention is to provide a screen printer arranged so as to be able to readily perform both replacement of squeegees and operation for filling a paste feed syringe with paste. A paste feed syringe (14) is configured so as to be able to sway around an axial line (41) that downwardly extends from a squeegee base (30) with respect to a horizontal line (HL) parallel to a direction of reciprocal movement of the squeegee base (30), and also be able to change its position between a paste feed attitude having an imaginary extension within a vertical plane at an oblique angle such that a nozzle (14a) provided at a lower end of the paste feed syringe comes to a position immediately below squeegees (15) and a storage attitude which is turned from the paste feed attitude through about 90 degrees around an axial line (41).