Abstract: A coolant spray nozzle for use in conjunction with a cutter with a coolant duct wherein the cutter retains a cutting insert with a cutting edge that engages a workpiece at an insert-chip interface having a length. The coolant spray nozzle includes a coolant spray nozzle body containing a bore and an adjustable fan spray nipple having a slot with a slot opening through which coolant discharges in a fan-shaped coolant spray so as to impinge the insert-chip interface along substantially the entire length of the insert-chip interface.

Abstract: Provided is a cutting-edge replaceable cutting tool having a configuration capable of stably supporting a rotational moment acting on a cutting insert clamped on an insert mounting face of a body. It includes a cutting insert, a body including an insert mounting portion for removably mounting the cutting insert and a reception mechanism to receive the rotational moment acting on the cutting insert so as to rotate the cutting insert mounted on the insert mounting portion on a base surface, the mechanism including a first engagement portion formed on a lower surface of the cutting insert and a second engagement portion formed on the base surface of the insert mounting portion which is formed to engage with a specific portion of a surface defining the first engagement portion to receive the rotational moment.

Abstract: A milling tool includes a reversible cutter insert with a central opening having two pairs of cutting surfaces and edges. A pair of planar locating shoulders are disposed on each side of the insert, and each shoulder extends between the insert side face and an adjacent one of the cutting surfaces. The plane of each locating shoulder is at an angle to and intersects the longitudinal axis of the insert central opening. A cutter holder has a slot receiving the cutter insert with a pair of planar locating surfaces oriented at the same angle as the insert locating shoulder plane. The holder locating surfaces are abutted with and contact the insert locating shoulders to support the insert and permit one of the pair of insert cutting surfaces and edges extending out of the slot to cut a workpiece.

Abstract: A cutting insert and an indexable insert-type cutting tool includes a cutting edge (6A) formed on each of a pair of side ridge portions of at least one of the side faces, wherein an insert main body (1) is formed in the shape of having front-back inversion symmetry which is 180° rotationally symmetrical with respect to a line of symmetry (N) passing through the center of the side faces; a flank face adjacent to the cutting edge (6A) is formed on the side face in the vicinity of each of the pair of polygonal faces (2); each of the flank faces is formed in the shape of a twisted face; the pair of side ridge portions on which the cutting edge (6A) is formed intersect each other in such a manner that the second corner portion (B) of one side ridge portion protrudes outside the other side ridge portion.

Abstract: A double-sided cutting insert for milling, in particular for face milling, includes first and second cutting edges each having alternately disposed main lips and secondary lips which each extend between active and passive cutting corners. Each main lip, starting from a first distance from a reference plane at an active cutting corner, extends in a manner dropping monotonously to a smaller, second distance from the reference plane at a passive cutting corner. That end of a secondary lip that adjoins the active cutting corner is in each case at a greater distance from the reference plane than the other end of the secondary lip that is remote from the active cutting corner. A circumferential side surface has, immediately adjacent the secondary lips, in each case planar secondary flanks and each secondary lip is formed at least regionally in a convex manner in plan view of the associated secondary flank.

Abstract: To provide a tool that can reduce the maximum value of cutting resistance when adjacent peripheral edges cut a workpiece simultaneously. A lead L of a spiral flute 21, a waveform pitch P, the number of edges N of peripheral edges 22, and a natural number m are set to satisfy L/N=m×P?P/N±P/2 or L/N=m×P+P/N±P/2, the waveforms of adjacent ones of the peripheral edges 22 at the positions where they contact a workpiece simultaneously are in an anti-phase relationship when the adjacent peripheral edges 22 cut the workpiece simultaneously. Therefore, there is an effect that the length of the cutting edges that contact the workpiece simultaneously is shortened to reduce the maximum value of cutting resistance.

Abstract: An indexable cutting insert includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of peripheral side surfaces, and a plurality of cutting edges formed at an intersection between said top surface and plurality of side surfaces. A plurality of triangular-shaped serrations are positioned along the cutting edges, each serration comprising an apex and a pair of side surfaces that meet at a vertex. The serrations provide the cutting edges with both a positive axial rake angle and a negative axial rake angle, thereby reducing delamination when machining a composite material.

Abstract: A cutting tool formed by a coating layer on a substrate has cutting edges that feature serrations. The linear dimensions of the serrations may vary from a few nanometers up to 10 microns. The serrations result in a smoother cut edge on the workpiece, particularly when the workpiece is formed of certain materials that are seen as particularly difficult to cut, such as hardened steels.

Abstract: A cutting insert has only cutting edge portion thereof made of SiC whisker reinforced ceramics brazed to the shank with active solder. This provides improved cutting performance by increased toughness and high strength of the SiC whisker reinforced ceramics without limitation in shape while reducing manufacturing costs. The cutting insert includes a cutting edge portion made of SiC whisker reinforced ceramics, and a shank to which the cutting edge portion is mounted. The cutting edge portion is brazed to the shank using an active solder, and the whiskers are disorderedly arranged and agglomerated in the cutting edge portion.

Abstract: A drill capable of performing high-quality drilling machining on a material which is hard to be cut such as CFRP is provided. The drill includes a drill body 4 having a shank portion 2 at a rear side of the drill main body and a cutting portion 3 at a front side of the drill main body, a first land A to a fourth land D at the cutting portion 3, a first cutting portion groove 5a to a fourth cutting portion groove 5d provided between the lands of the first land A to the fourth land D, a pilot blade 6 formed at the tip of the cutting portion 3, a diameter-enlarging spiral thread portion 9 continuously following the pilot blade 6, a finished spiral thread portion 12 continuously following the diameter-enlarging spiral thread portion 9, a diameter-enlarging spiral blade portion 18, and a finishing spiral blade portion 19.

Abstract: A drill cutting insert has a cutting edge at a transition between a side surface and a top side which is formed with n identical cutting corners and n identical partial cutting edges—with n ? {3, 4}—extending between the cutting corners. Each of the n partial cutting edges has: adjoining a first cutting corner, a main lip which is straight in plan view of the top side; adjoining the other cutting corner, a secondary lip which is straight in plain view of the top side, and a transition section, via which the main lip and the secondary lip merge into one another and which has a convex section adjoining the main lip and a concave section adjoining the secondary lip. The main and secondary lips enclose on the outside an angle ?<180° in plan view of the top side.

Abstract: A machining unit for a program-controlled machine tool having a measuring and monitoring device for monitoring the position and condition of a tool shaft in the tool holder. This measuring and monitoring device includes a plurality of axial sensors and radial sensors and an evaluating unit for the measurement results detected by the sensors. An outer ring is releasably fastened to the spindle housing and contains an electronic transmission element and terminals for energy and data cables. A rotor is assigned to this stationary outer ring and contains the sensors and is coupled to the outer ring for the non-contact data transmission. The rotor is releasably fastened to the front end face of the spindle by bolted connections.

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly includes a mandrel member and a cutting tool. The mandrel member has a shaft rod and a slide sleeve fitted around the shaft rod. At least one alignment pin is mounted in the shaft rod and at least one engagement pin is disposed in the slide sleeve. At least one locking member is disposed between the shaft rod and the slide sleeve. The cutting tool has a shank body and a tool bit. At least one alignment sink is disposed on the shank body. When assembled, the shank body is plugged into the shaft rod to align the alignment pin with the alignment sink so as to release the slide sleeve from the engagement of the engagement pin, permitting the slide sleeve to move to a locking position where the locking member is latched with the cutting tool.

Abstract: A side milling cutter arbor for mounting a selected milling cutter on a vertical milling machine that includes first, second and third interconnected members. The first member has a generally cylindrical body portion and a reduced diameter shank portion connected to the body portion. The body portion is provided with a longitudinal bore having a first portion having a key way and a second portion, the second portion being generally rectangular in cross-section. The second member has a flange portion, an intermediate portion having a key receivable within the key way and an end portion, the end portion being generally rectangular in cross-section and being closely receivable within the second portion of the longitudinal bore of the first member. The third member functions to removably interconnect the first and second members.

Abstract: A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a deck of a transport. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport on a first side of the tire of the vehicle. The system also includes a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire of the vehicle, opposite the first side. The system further includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport and the mandrel assembly on the second side of the tire of the vehicle, the winch assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire.

Abstract: A fastening assembly includes a fastening screw and a fastening assembly. The fastening screw includes a head section having multiple first tooth elements at a lower surface thereof, and a screw fastening section at a lower portion thereof for fastening into a work piece. The fastening accessory includes multiple second and third tooth elements at upper and lower surfaces thereof, respectively, multiple grooves formed between the second tooth elements, and an embedding recess at an upper portion thereof. The fastening accessory is accommodated at a lower portion of the fastening screw to lodge the first tooth elements into the embedding recess, such that the fastening accessory is closely fastened to the lower portion of the fastening screw. The third tooth elements are engaged to a surface of the work piece to allow both of the fastening screw and the fastening accessory to become closely fastened to the work piece.

Abstract: An insert is configured for anchoring within a cored panel and has a wide flange on one end, a sacrificial cover and threaded pin on its opposite end and a nut captured therein. The panel is prepared by forming a countersunk hole therein and filling or coating such opening with an adhesive. The insert is fitted into the hole such that the flange is positioned against one surface of the panel while the sacrificial cover and threaded pin protrude from the opposite surface. A screw fixture is threaded onto the threaded pin to maintain the insert in place while the adhesive cures. Subsequent removal of the screw fixture and sacrificial cover completes the anchoring process and exposes the nut that is captured within the insert for receipt of an appropriate fastener.

Abstract: A booklet making machine is provided, comprising a stapling arrangement (10) adapted for stapling a set of sheets, and a folding arrangement (30) adapted for folding a set of sheets following a paper path. At least one of the stapling arrangement and the folding arrangement comprises an adjustment device (12; 32) for adjusting the position of the set of sheets during operation of the booklet making machine. Thereby, the quality of the stapled and folded end products can be improved during operation of the booklet making machine, without interrupting the operation of any connected apparatuses, such as a printer.

Abstract: A power assist robot apparatus is disclosed which is capable of assisting heavy-object lifting action and walking movement with fewer driving sources, and a method is disclosed for controlling the power assist robot apparatus. Two power-assist electric motors are located near opposite lateral sides in a right-left direction of the wearer's waist, respectively. Each lower-limb assist arm has one end fixed to a rotary shaft of the power-assist electric motor and the other end to which a lateral side of the thigh is attached. An upper-body assist arm placed at the wearer's chest and a main frame that holds the two power-assist electric motors at both ends thereof and is placed at the wearer's waist are connected by a driven rotary shaft which is rotatable about a vertical axis and a driven rotary shaft which is rotatable about a right-left axis.

Abstract: A hydraulically tilting dual bale spear having multiple bale tines is presented. The bale spear has a first frame and a second frame connected to one another at a pivot point. A hydraulic cylinder is positioned between the first frame member and the second frame member. When activated, the hydraulic cylinder tilts the second frame with respect to the first frame member thereby providing a safer, faster and more efficient way to gather and pick up bales. The benefit over a non-tilting dual bale spear is that it allows the operator to pick up two bales without stopping or dragging the first bale across the ground and ripping the net wrap. It also allows the operator to level out the two bales once picked up for easier off load onto a truck or trailer.

Abstract: A transfer device is configured for transferring bulk material from a barge floating on a body of water into at least one receiving device. At least one lifting lock is provided by way of which the barge can be raised, while floating, to a tilting height above the surface of the body of water, and at least one tilting device is provided by way of which the barge can be tilted such that the bulk material is poured from the barge into the receiving device.

Abstract: An apparatus for picking and placing or for picking and transferring or for picking, placing and pressing semiconductor components (10) is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises a motor for generating power to rotate a turret (6) which holds a plurality of pick up heads (7), a plurality of pressers (8), wherein each of said pressers (8) is a voice coil assembly (3) which consist of voice coil actuator assemblies (31), at least one stationary frame (1, 2) to secure said voice coil assemblies (3) and a controller means to control the direction and magnitude of displacement of said voice coil actuator assemblies (31). When current flows into voice coil in said voice coil actuator assembly (31), electromagnetic force is generated in vertical direction, forcing said actuators to press said pick up heads (7) located directly below said actuators at a particular moment, which in turn reaches to and press on wafers or semiconductor components located below said pick up heads.

Abstract: A chassis stacker having a first and a second vertical storage rack displaced from one another by a distance wide enough to accommodate a trailer chassis, and connected at a top end by a trolley rail support beam. A trolley is positioned on the trolley rail support beam, said trolley having an elevation system capable of raising and lowering a first and a second stabilizing beam that are suspended from the trolley and guided in their vertical motion by low-friction, storage-rack contact members attached at respective first and second ends of the elevating structure, said contact members in contact with an inner surface of the respective first and second vertical storage racks. A first and a second stabilizing-beam trolley is attached to the, respective, first and second stabilizing beams while a spreader containing a chassis-clamping mechanism extends between and attaches to the first and the second stabilizing beam trolley.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tube sorter comprising: a transporting section configured to transport a sample rack; a storage arranged at a higher level than the transporting section, capable of storing a plurality of sample tubes; a lifting section configured to lift up the sample rack transported by the rack transporting section; and a sample tube transferring section configured to remove a sample tube from the sample rack lifted up by the lifting section and set the removed sample tube in the storage.

Abstract: An automated warehouse system may require less space than conventional warehouse systems. The automated warehouse system is configured so that loads are stored in storage areas formed by vertically extending support pillars and horizontally extending beams. The loads are loaded into the storage areas, and the loads are unloaded from storage areas. The automated warehouse system comprises: vertical guide rails disposed on the support pillars; horizontal guide rails disposed on the beams; and a movable platform having a frame body and guide rollers, at least part of the frame body having the same rectangular shape as a shape of at least part of at least one of the storage areas and having vertical frame members and horizontal frame members, the guide rollers being disposed on the vertical frame members and engaging the vertical guide rails or disposed on the horizontal frame members and engaging the horizontal guide rails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for storing and fully automatic output of a multiplicity of different products having substantially cuboid geometry, such as packaged CDs, DVDs, printer cartridges, books, etc., comprising at least one permanently installed storage rack for stocking the multiplicity of products, at least one selection station for selecting, from the multiplicity of stocked products, one product to be output by the apparatus at a product output point, at least one handling device that is movable relative to the at least one storage rack for retrieval of a selected product from the at least one storage rack and for transport of the product in question to a product output point of the apparatus, and at least one computer-assisted control unit for controlling the apparatus and its components.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides methods, systems and apparatuses for loading and unloading freight from railcars and methods for intermodal transportation of freight on railcars. The freight may be a shipping container or a semi-trailer. The system for loading and unloading freight on railcars includes a sled capable of moving laterally between a loading location and a railcar.

Abstract: A system includes trays of a plurality of different widths and an unloading system for unloading cartons from the trays. The trays (20; 20?; 20?) each comprise a base (22) and a pair of end walls (30) extending upward from the base. The unloading system (200; 200?) comprises a plurality of fingers (202A-202I). Each of the end walls comprise a plurality of vertical slots (40) open to an upper edge of the end wall. The fingers are positioned and dimensioned to pass through the slots of the trays as the trays are delivered by the tray delivery conveyor to lift contents of the trays. The fingers are positioned so that some fingers pass through the slots of each of the different widths, but others pass only through slots of wider said widths.

Abstract: A number of variations of the invention may include a product comprising a vehicle including a cargo area, the vehicle comprising at least one of a titled unloading stage in the cargo area or at least one inclined ramp surface in the cargo area.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lift linkage assembly for a work machine having a work tool. The lift linkage assembly includes a frame, a boom arm, an upper link, a lower link, and a hydraulic actuator. The boom arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the work tool and has a surface that defines a longitudinal axis. The upper link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The lower link has a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end pivotally coupled to the boom arm. The hydraulic actuator has a rod that is pivotally coupled to the boom arm and moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The upper link, lower link, and hydraulic actuator are each spaced from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A card dispensing system for dispensing cards along a conveying surface which conveys sliced products downstream of a slicer for packaging the sliced products. A hopper contains a stack of cards which are withdrawn from the hopper by a suction force provided via at least one suction cup. The suction cup is moveable vertically to retrieve and remove the card from the hopper. The suction cup is moveable laterally to move the card into a receiving position where a card clamp on a clamp carriage arrives to receive the card. Suction force on the card is released when the card clamp clamps down on the card. The clamp carriage moves the card from the receiving position to the staging position where a nip engages with the card to feed the card through a junction in the conveyor line just as a food product passes over the junction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for feeding histology specimen slides from a stack of the slides in a slide printer. The stack of slides includes first, next-to-be removed and second slides having adjacent surfaces. A flow of gas is applied to a location that the adjacent surfaces of the first and second slides meet when removing the first slide from the stack. The flow of gas, which may be a jet or blast of air applied through a nozzle, and which may be applied before and/or during the removal of the slide from the stack, helps un-stick the slides to enhance the feeding action.

Abstract: An automated warehouse includes first and second stacked racks parallel to each other; first and second shipping-and-receiving stations placed at the same end of the stacked racks; transfer shuttles located between the stacked racks and between the shipping-and-receiving stations; elevator mechanisms equipped with first and second elevator platforms for receiving or transferring the packages to stand-by conveyors; and means for transferring the packages to and from the first and the second elevator platforms. The direction of motion of the stand-by conveyor of the first shipping-and-receiving station and the direction of the motion of the stand-by conveyor of the second shipping-and-receiving station, on the same level of stack, may be opposite; and the direction of motion of some of the stand-by conveyors pertaining to the first shipping-and-receiving station may be opposite to that of the rest of the stand-by conveyors of the first shipping-and-receiving station.

Abstract: A device for transporting freight articles in a ground or rail haul operations comprises a hollow housing including four corner sections, side walls, two center sections defining four openings each disposed between one edge of a center section and an edge of a respective corner section, a bottom portion and a top portion, wherein the two center portions are manufactured from see through or clear material. A door is mounted to selectively open and close a respective opening and swinging outwardly and towards a respective corner portion to selectively open the respective opening. Two channels are provided in the bottom portion, each in open communication with opposite sides of the bottom portion. Four feet or wheels are mounted on the bottom portion. Four receptacles are provided in the top portion, each sized and shaped to receive a foot therewithin.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus and related method for enhancing traction during winching for a flatbed tow vehicle, comprising: a top planar surface; a bottom planar surface integrally-connected to the top planar surface at a fixed mating angle therebetween, wherein the fixed mating angle is substantially equal to a rear extremity angle between top and bottom surfaces of a rear extremity of a flatbed of the tow vehicle with which the apparatus is to be used; and a plurality of sprags permanently affixed to an underside of the bottom planar surface.

Abstract: An airfoil assembly is disclosed. The airfoil assembly may comprise a series of airfoils such as vanes radially extending between an ID endwall and a substantially concentric OD endwall. The airfoils are circumferentially spaced apart and define a plurality of fluid flow passages between adjacent airfoils. The ID endwall and the OD endwall define contoured regions to optimize fluid flow through the passages. A geometric relationship between the ID endwall contoured regions and the OD endwall contoured regions assures that the throat area generally increases or decreases in the direction of fluid flow.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan with a plurality of fan blades rotatable about an axis and a shroud and a speed change device in communication with the fan.

Abstract: A variable outer air seal support system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a case having a plurality of slots, and an extension of a variable outer air seal segment. The extension provides at least one extension aperture. A connector pin is configured to move within the slot to move the variable outer air seal segment from a first position to a second position. The variable outer air seal segment overlaps a circumferentially adjacent variable outer air seal segment more in the first position than in the second position.

Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil body having a first section and a second section that differ by coefficient of thermal expansion. The second section is arranged in thermomechanical juxtaposition with the first section such that the first section and the second section cooperatively thermomechanically control a profile of the airfoil body responsive to varying thermal conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for sensing level of a fluid associated with a submersible pump having an impeller driven by an associated motor include a fluid level sensor having a probe with a plurality of discrete resistive elements each having an associated contact pair substantially evenly spaced along a length of the probe and an associated switch powered by an induced voltage or current generated by power provided to the submersible pump motor and activated by the fluid conducting across the contact pair to shunt the associated discrete resistive element.

Abstract: A system for attenuating sound emissions from an inlet to a flow path for an air inducting machine including an inlet duct structure having inlet and outlet passages. A planar vortex generator is located adjacent to the outlet passage and creates vortices that interact with a specific tonal acoustic frequency emitted from the inlet of the machine to effect formation of a standing wave at the vortex generator. The standing wave has an upstream propagating component that reflects off an acoustic reflector wall to form a reflected component that interferes with the upstream propagating component to attenuate the specific tonal acoustic frequency from the inlet of the machine.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing vibration in a compressor are provided. The device for reducing vibration in a compressor may include a compressor controlled to be operated at a target operating velocity after starting; a power supply that supplies power to the compressor; and a controller that controls the power supply so that a magnitude or a phase of the power supplied to the compressor is changed. The controller may control the power supply so that vibration generated in the compressor is offset by an exciting force generated in the compressor within a predetermined time interval multiple times when the compressor starts or when the compressor stops during a target operation velocity operating of the compressor.

Abstract: A controllable coolant pump driven by a belt pulley for internal combustion engines is equipped with a valve slide. A seal is disposed on the outer edge of the wall plate between the plate and the outer cylinder of the valve slide. At least one additional flow outlet opening is disposed on the pump housing, the outlet volume stream of which openings can be additionally controlled, aside from the controllable volume stream that exits from the flow exit opening. The flow outlet opening from which the controllable outlet volume stream exits is connected with an outflow opening disposed near the rear wall of the valve slide, in the pump chamber rear wall, via an outflow channel. The outflow opening is enclosed by a ring seal disposed in the pump chamber rear wall, which enters into operative engagement with the valve slide in its rear end position.

Abstract: A boomerang wind blade includes a blade body having a protruding front edge and a recess rear edge. Both sides of the center of the blade body are two wing parts bent at an angle. The wing shape of one wing part is round at the front edge and tapering towards the rear edge. The wing shape of the other wing part is round at the rear edge and tapering towards the front edge. The device with a boomerang wind blade has a shaft fixed to the center of the two wing parts of the blade body to rotate as the blade body is driven by wind. The device also has at least one generator coupled with the shaft to generate electrical power.

Abstract: A fluid flow machine, in particular a steam turbine, is provided having a piston-equalizing line which conducts a vapour from a fresh vapour region of a second flow duct to a thrust-equalizing piston, wherein the surface of the piston-equalizing line is enlarged, and wherein the inner surface of the piston-equalizing line is enlarged.

Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a pressure side wall and a suction side wall spaced apart from the pressure side wall and each extending between a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion. A plurality of cutback openings are spaced along a radial axis of the suction side wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental handpiece structure including a head having a turbine chamber, a rotor installed in the turbine chamber and having a transmission shaft, and a transmission element composed of a plurality of turbine vanes. A high-pressure air entering into the turbine chamber can push each turbine vane to drive and rotate the rotor, and a breach is upwardly formed between two adjacent turbine vanes. A head cap is covered onto the turbine chamber, and a circular groove is formed at the head cap and between an end surface facing the turbine chamber and the transmission element, and the circular groove and each breach are arranged opposite to each other for collecting the high-pressure air guided out from each breach to enhance the cutting force of the dental hand-piece.

Abstract: A fluid pump includes an inlet for introducing fluid into the fluid pump and an outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid pump. The fluid pump also includes a motor having a shaft that rotates about an axis. An impeller includes an array of blades radially surrounding the axis. The impeller is rotatable by the shaft of the motor such that rotation of the impeller pumps fluid from the inlet to the outlet. A vibration isolation member applies a force on the shaft such that the force has a component that is perpendicular to the axis.

Abstract: A turbine engine fan casing of composite material including fiber reinforcement densified by a matrix is made as a single part with ribs that project from an inside face and/or from the outside face of the casing, each rib including a fiber reinforcement portion connected to the fiber reinforcement of a remainder of the casing by weaving or by stitching. On the inside, the ribs serve to mount acoustic panels to the inside face of the casing to form an assembly including a casing and acoustic panels. On the outside, the ribs enable equipment to be mounted on the casing.

Abstract: A device for axial locking of a moving part in rotation with respect to a reference part, includes a downstream locking wedge provided with lugs laid out such that the downstream locking wedge can be placed in: a first angular position in which the downstream locking wedge may be translated axially with respect to the moving part, a second angular position in which the lugs axially immobilise the downstream locking wedge with respect to the moving part; an upstream locking wedge able to prevent the rotation of the downstream locking wedge with respect to the moving part; and a stop segment able to immobilise axially the upstream locking wedge against the downstream locking wedge.