Abstract: Provided are a medium-machining device and medium-machining method capable of improving conveying precision when a medium to be machined is conveyed and thereby machining the medium with high precision. As a solution, the medium-machining device 1 according to the present invention includes a medium machining means 50 (60) for machining a medium M while scanning the top of the medium M, a platen 10 for supporting the medium M during the machining, two medium conveying rollers 15 and 16 provided upstream and downstream in a conveying direction of the medium with respect to the medium machining means 50 (60), and a manual distribution tray 30 having a medium supporting surface 30a arranged in the same surface as a medium supporting surface 10a of the platen 10.

Abstract: A presence/absence of paper on first and second stacking units, which are each capable of stacking a predetermined size of paper, is detected by first and second detection units. And in a case where a determination is performed as to whether or not paper of a size larger than the predetermined size is stacked astride the first and second stacking units and it is determined that a large size paper is stacked, a paper remaining amount is displayed based on the detection of either the first or second detection unit, and in a case where it is determined that a large size paper is not stacked, paper remaining amounts are displayed based on the detection of the first and second detection units respectively.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body, an image forming unit, a tray unit and an attaching portion. The tray unit includes a pivot portion. The sheet is placed on the tray unit in an open state. The tray unit is capable of making a sliding movement in an axial direction of the pivot portion in a closed state. The tray unit is attached to the attaching portion in the closed state. The tray unit includes a pair of hooks that project from opposite end parts in the axial direction and each includes a projection. The attaching portion includes a pair of openings and a pair of engaging portions. The projections are inserted into the opening. Engaged positions of the projections with the engaging portions are variable according to the sliding movement in the closed state of the tray unit.

Abstract: The present applications relates to techniques and equipment to control the alignment of cut sheets of paper that are transported in parallel in an inserting system prior to their assembly into a document and inserted into an envelope. The alignment of the parallel sheets is adjusted by commanding incremental position changes to servo drive motors used to control the position of the parallel sheets during their transport through a hold module of the inserting system.

Abstract: The image forming apparatus includes a first guide that defines a conveyance path and rotates about a fulcrum with the opening of the cover, the fulcrum being provided at a lower portion of the first guide, the conveyance path extending upward and downward and through which the sheet is conveyed; and a second guide that defines the conveyance path in combination with the first guide, the second guide being rotatable with the cover being open. The second guide moves in a direction away from the fulcrum with the opening of the cover.

Abstract: Sheet length data is received for printed media sheets passed through a printing device. A length difference between the printed media sheets is calculated, and in response to the length difference exceeding a specified threshold, an alignment correction in a finishing device is initiated to align the printed media sheets.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a body, a paper feed cassette, a rotary operating member, an engaging portion, engaged portions, and a size detection switch. The rotational operating member is rotatable. The engaging portion engages the rotary operating member with the paper feed cassette. Any one of the engaged portions is engaged by the engaging portion. The size detection switch is used to detect the size of a recording medium stored in the paper feed cassette. The rotational operating member includes a pressure portion that activates the size detection switch. The rotational force in the first direction necessary for causing the engagement to be released is greater than the rotational force in the second direction necessary for causing the engagement to be released.

Abstract: A light-up shuffleboard disc includes a lighting component, and a disc component with a cavity for receiving the lighting component. The disc component is constructed so as to allow light from the lighting component to illuminate the shuffleboard disc when the lighting component is received within the cavity of the disc component. A light-up shuffleboard set includes a light-up shuffleboard court, and a plurality of light-up shuffleboard discs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to apparatuses to facilitate the playing of lottery games. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatuses for marking or puncturing lottery play slips.

Abstract: A device for automatically calibrating for card size and thickness during card handling is disclosed. The device includes a card receiving area, a card stacking area and a card moving system for moving cards from the card receiving area to the card stacking area. An elevator located in the card stacking area has a movable platform for moving a stack of cards. At least one sensor senses at least one of position of the platform, height of the platform, position of a card in the elevator, height of a card or cards in the elevator, pressure applied to a card in the elevator, presence of the platform at a predetermined height, presence of the platform at a predetermined position, presence of card(s) on the platform, and absence of card(s) on the platform. A method for calibrating a card handling device during shuffling is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for playing a card game is disclosed. The method includes dealing (N?k) cards to at least one player's hand and dealing (N+k) cards to a dealer's hand (k=1, 2, . . . , N?1), selecting k cards from among the (N+k) cards of the dealer's hand according to a predetermined method, and determining a winner and a loser by comparing N cards remaining in the dealer's hand with N cards including the selected k cards and the (N?k) cards dealt to the player's hand.

Abstract: A method of playing a card game is disclosed wherein receiving a first wager from a player to play standard blackjack against a dealer; receiving a second wager from a player to play a secondary game; dealing an initial hand of cards to the player and to a dealer; dealing additional hit cards to the player to complete the initial player hand; checking the player's initial final hand total or score to see if it qualifies for the secondary game.

Abstract: A Polygonal Projectile Game with Landing Target Canvas includes a Polygonal Projectile and a Landing Target Canvas. The Polygonal Projectile, in various implementations of an embodiment is star-shaped with at least 4 vertices. The Landing Target Canvas is delineated into a plurality of sections, which denotes the number of points to be delineated for the player who successfully lands a projectile within those boundaries.

Abstract: A portable target apparatus is disclosed that includes a main body and a first target plate adjacent the main body. The first target plate is operable to move independent of the main body when struck by at least one projectile. A support member is coupled to the first target plate and is operable to retain the main body in an upright position when the main body is struck by at least one projectile and move the main body from the upright position to a non-upright position when the first target plate is struck by at least one projectile.

Abstract: A self-cleaning hydrodynamic face seal for use with a rotary machine is provided. The hydrodynamic face seal includes a seal ring having a radially-extending seal face. In addition, the hydrodynamic face seal includes at least one brush coupled to the seal ring. The at least one brush includes a plurality of flexible elements extending away from the radially-extending seal face of the face seal ring.

Abstract: An aspirating face seal for use with a rotary machine includes a rotating seal ring including a radially outer surface that includes an oblique portion. A stationary seal ring is coupled proximate the rotating seal ring such that a first gap is defined therebetween. The stationary seal ring is movable along a centerline axis of the rotary machine between an open position and a sealed position, and includes an extension member that extends across the first gap. An auxiliary seal includes at least one seal tooth that includes a seal tooth tip. The at least one seal tooth extends radially inward from the extension member such that a second gap is defined between the seal tooth tip and the oblique portion.

Abstract: A gasket insertion cradle with a bottom frame portion configured to align a gasket between opposing flanges of a flange assembly and capable of being removed from the flange assembly by simply rotating the frame portion free once the gasket is within ring grooves of the opposing flanges. Gasket insertion devices may have a top portion hinged to the cradle and configured to secure a gasket between the top portion and the cradle during installation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furnace systems and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a split-ring assembly for sealing a junction between a catalyst tube and a furnace. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a ring-seal assembly. The ring-seal assembly includes a housing ring coupled to an outer surface of a furnace. The housing ring is disposed around a circumference of a tube proximate a junction with the furnace. The ring seal assembly further includes a brush seal that is at least partially disposed within the housing ring. The brush seal is disposed around the circumference of the tube. A plurality of brushes extend radially inwardly from the brush seal towards the tube.

Abstract: A mechanical seal includes an elastomeric member, a spring biasing device, a longitudinally floating first member having a seal face, a longitudinally non-floating second member and a longitudinally floating third member. The elastomeric member is in sealing engagement with the first member, second member and third member and the spring biasing device is longitudinally positioned between the first member and the second member. One of either the first member or the second member is provided with at least one protruding male portion and the other member of either the first member or the second member is provided with corresponding female portion into which the male portion locates.

Abstract: A seal ring assembly for use with a rotary machine that includes an axis of rotation includes a seal housing comprising a secondary sealing surface and a secondary seal assembly coupled to the seal housing. The secondary seal assembly includes a seal ring coupled to the seal housing, wherein the seal ring is configured to form a secondary seal with the secondary sealing surface. The secondary seal assembly also includes at least one protection ring positioned upstream from the seal ring. The secondary seal assembly is configured to be biased along the axis such that biasing the at least one protection ring facilitates removing debris from at least a portion of the secondary sealing surface over which the seal ring travels during biasing.

Abstract: An oil scraper piston ring and a method for producing it in which a base body is provided with a running surface profile by machining the radially outer circumferential surface thereof, the running surface profile including two running surface lands and an interposed groove, wherein the running surface profile corresponds to that of the finished oil scraper piston ring, and on the groove side, seen in the circumferential direction, drainage holes are introduced into the groove base, at least the running surface lands are provided with a wear-resistant PVD, DLC or TaC layer and, if needed, the wear-resistant layer is subjected to a polishing, honing or lapping operation.

Abstract: A drill chuck having a chuck body, which is produced from plastic, in particular from fibre-reinforced plastic, and has a spindle holder and a tool holder and in which clamping jaws that can be adjusted by a threaded ring are guided. The chuck body has a securing ring on an outer circumference in a region of the tool holder.

Abstract: Herein provided is a suspension assembly that can constantly maintain a frictional force between the ground contact surface of a rear wheel and the road surface when a vehicle goes around a curve. The suspension assembly includes a suspension mechanism and a linkage mechanism. The suspension mechanism is configured to allow a center-of-rotation shaft of the rear wheel to be displaced with respect to a vehicle body in the vertical direction. The linkage mechanism is configured to link the suspension mechanism and the center-of-rotation shaft such that an axis of roll of the vehicle body is constantly located in the vicinity of the contact ground surface and movement of the center-of-rotation shaft with respect to the suspension mechanism is allowed.

Abstract: A gas spring and gas damper assembly (1 10; 200; 400) can include a gas spring assembly (128; 202; 402) and a gas damper assembly (130; 204; 404). The gas spring assembly can include opposing end members (206, 208; 406, 408) and a flexible spring member (210; 410) secured there between that at least partially forms a spring chamber (212; 412). One of the end members (208; 408) can include an end member chamber (268; 468) that is separated into a plurality of damping chambers (292, 294; 492, 494). Damper pistons (300, 302; 500, 502) are disposed within the damping chambers (292, 294; 492, 494) and are connected to the other end member (206; 406) by way of a damping rod (276; 476).

Abstract: A binding for a sliding board includes a stationary part connected to the board, forming a rotating body, and provided with a retaining and fastening arrangement; and a moving part provided with an attachment and retaining arrangement for attaching and retaining same in relation to the retaining and fastening arrangement of the stationary part. The retaining and fastening arrangement of the stationary part are formed by peripherally arranged flanges separated from the board, as well as including portions with no flanges. The moving part includes a boot securing arrangement including a cavity, which can also rotate, provided with internal ridges, the cavity having a diameter approximately equal to that of the rotating body of the stationary part together with the flanges, such that the connection between the stationary part and the moving part takes the form of a bayonet coupling obtained by insertion and rotation.

Abstract: A luggage article having a lower portion supporting a pluralities of supports and including a plurality of walls forming a luggage case structure defining an interior cavity and having a front wall, back wall, opposing side walls, and a bottom wall, at least one support assembly being mounted on a lower portion adjacent the front wall, the lower portion of the front wall has a protruding ledge structure extending at least partially laterally across the front wall, front edges of the opposing sidewalls being offset rearwardly from the front edge of the protruding ledge structure to enhance stability.

Abstract: A child-restraining safety seat assembly includes a safety seat with a body defining a secured seating area sized to securely hold a child or smaller-than-average adult human and a fixed-shape rotatable restraining member mechanically coupled to the body and having an open position where the seating area is unobstructed and a closed position where the seating area is obstructed by the restraining member. The body can include a back support member and a seat member, each with an inner surface portion at least partially defining the secured seating area. The restraining member can further include an upper body restraining member disposed in an overlapping configuration with the inner surface portion of the back support member.

Abstract: A children balancing vehicle comprises a front vehicle rack, a handle set, a rear fork, a seat tube and a fastening component. The front vehicle rack has a front fork. A front wheel is assembled below the front fork while a stand pipe is disposed thereon. A vehicle rack body is disposed at a rear of the stand pipe. The handle set is disposed onto the stand pipe. The rear fork has a plastic main body. A rear wheel is disposed below the rear fork. The seat tube passes between the vehicle rack body and the plastic main body of the rear fork. A seat cushion is disposed onto the seat tube. The fastening component passes among the vehicle rack body, the plastic main body of the rear fork and the seat tube so as to mutually assemble and fasten them. An assembling of the whole children balancing vehicle can be composed by using simple fastening components.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided of skateboard decks and skateboard assemblies each having a unitary body of extruded aluminum, the body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. Each embodiment can have a handle portion formed in the unitary body and configured to receive one or more fingers, the handle portion positioned proximate one of the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge. Each of the embodiments disclosed herein can also comprise a first truck rail and a second truck rail extruded with the unitary body on the bottom surface, the first truck rail and the second truck rail running along at least a portion of a length of the unitary body and forming a track configured to movably receive a plurality of truck assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steering apparatus for a vehicle, and an embodiment of the present invention can improve a repair efficiency of a vehicle due to easy detachment between a dust cap and an inner cover.

Abstract: An automatic control shock absorber system for a bicycle is provided. The system includes one or more sensors. A controller outputs a control signal to a damping adjuster according to the one or more sensors, such that the damping adjuster controls level of damping force based on the sensors.

Abstract: A skateboard or longboard truck comprises a hanger and a baseplate assembly. A redesigned hanger, a large ball pivot, a load-redirecting pivot cup, a tapered kingpin and other improvements give the hanger a high kingpin ratio and a high angle of mechanical advantage, thereby improving the performance and turning characteristics of the truck.

Abstract: A skateboard or longboard truck comprises a hanger and a baseplate assembly. A redesigned hanger, a large ball pivot, a load-redirecting pivot cup, a tapered kingpin and other improvements give the hanger a high kingpin ratio and a high angle of mechanical advantage, thereby improving the performance and turning characteristics of the truck.

Abstract: A skateboard or longboard truck comprises a hanger that includes a structural member that embraces an axle or pair of axles that support two wheels. The axle or pair of axles include two bearing standoffs that separate a bearing surface of the axle from a face of the structural member that embraces the axle. Alternatively, the structural member that embraces the axle or pair of axles includes two bearing standoffs that separate a bearing surface of the face of the structural member from a non-bearing surface of the face of the structural member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an axle/suspension system that includes a composite beam and separately pultruded axle connection and bushing end brackets. The composite beam has an internal support with vertical stitching to minimize delamination, which is lightweight and maintains rigidity of the beam while still maintaining flexibility. The beam includes a pair of ends. The axle connection bracket is connected to one end of the beam and captures the axle. The bushing end bracket is connected to the other end of the beam and is connected to a hanger of the heavy-duty vehicle.

Abstract: A driven axle of a dual-track vehicle is provided in which a wheel-guiding control rod on the body of the vehicle or on a cross member connected to the body of the vehicle is stabilized spatially in an slightly elastic fashion via a control rod bearing on the body. The control rod of the right-hand wheel is additionally connected to the control rod of the left-hand wheel via a coupling rod. The coupling rod is exclusively supported on the left-hand and right-hand control rod, preferably in the vicinity of the respective control rod bearing on the body of the vehicle that is disposed in an offset fashion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the associated wheel bearing. A mechanical deep-pass filter is provided in the coupling rod and/or in the connection between the coupling rod and a control rod stabilized relative thereto.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a highly rigid and curved suspension arm for a vehicle, which can be manufactured with high productivity without forging or casting. [Solution] A second plate 20 is sandwiched between a pair of first plates 10, and the plates 10 and the plate 20 are bonded to each other by weld bonding.

Abstract: An amusement vehicle with rowing-type auxiliary device mainly comprises a rotating apparatus pivotally disposed on the chassis and a controlling apparatus disposed on both sides of a seat of the chassis. The controlling apparatus comprises two controlling wheels pivoted on the chassis, a pair of transmission assemblages disposed on the chassis to drive the controlling wheel, and two controlling bars disposed to drive the transmission assemblages respectively. Each transmission assemblage includes a unidirectional device disposed on a driving gear which is connected to the controlling wheel. By using hands to cause a reciprocating movement of the controlling bars, the transmission assemblage drives the controlling wheels to rotate in one direction and move forwards. The rotating apparatus is controlled by stepping feet on to decide the moving direction. Therefore, users use hands and feet to obtain a self-propelling sliding motion, thereby increasing the exercise and amusement of the use.

Abstract: There is provided a swing arm for a motorcycle. A base section is connected to a chassis framework via a pivot member. A pair of rear-arm sections extend rearwards from the base section. A pair of bracket sections are respectively provided at rear end portions of the rear-arm sections to rotatably support a rear wheel. Each of the bracket sections is formed into a shape including a hole through which an axle of the rear wheel passes, an engaging plane formed at a region surrounding the hole, and a peripheral formation plane positioned to connect with the outer periphery of the rear-arm sections. An inner surface of the peripheral formation plane in the width direction is formed so as to be inclined outwards in the width direction from a side of formation region of the hole towards a front side as viewed from the top.

Abstract: A motorcycle foot peg (10) constructed to help isolate a rider from vibration and impact forces normally transmitted through a solid foot peg. The isolating foot peg is applicable for on and off road use where prolonged vibration or discrete impacts may cause injury. The foot peg has an adaptable rigid mounting platform (11) from which a rigid foot peg supporting shaft (19) projects outward in a cantilevered fashion. The supporting shaft is inserted through an internal aperture (34) and secured to an internal rigid tube (29) of a bushing (27). The bushing filled with a vibration isolating material (32) externally is secured to a receiver (23), which is incorporated into a foot peg platform (22). The foot peg platform (22) is thereby isolated from the supporting shaft (19) and motorcycle frame (12) by vibration damping material (32) with in the bushing (27). This relationship allows for reduction of vibratory forces that would normally be transmitted to the rider through a conventional solid Foot peg platform.

Abstract: An agricultural implement with a ballasted hitch having an open ended tube and removable ballast blocks sized so that they can be loaded into the hitch tube by hand. The blocks are removably retained in the hitch by a bolted plate or, alternatively, a retaining bolt or pin. The number of ballast blocks needed is determined by the weight and size of any rear implement attachment chosen by a customer.

Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.

Abstract: A towing apparatus that is operable to receive and store a tow rope and is further configured to protect the tow rope when not deployed for use. The towing apparatus further includes a shank that is configured to couple with a receiver of a conventional frame hitch. A base plate is secured to the shank wherein the base plate has hingedly coupled thereto a body having a plurality of walls forming an interior volume. A shackle is secured to the base plate on the opposing side from the shank and is configured to receive an end of a tow rope. A pair of fasteners are operable to maintain the body in a closed position so as to protect a tow rope secured to the base plate. A strap is further included being operable to retain a tow rope in a stored position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a height adjustment device (1) for a handle (4) of a rollator, comprising:—an inner tube (2) telescopically received in an outer tube (3), the handle (4) of the rollator being connected at the upper end of said inner tube (2),—a locking assembly (10) adapted to lock the inner tube (2) in a fixed position with regard to the outer tube (3),—an unlocking assembly (20) adapted to unlock the inner tube (2) from said fixed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag package (1) for an occupant restraint system of an automotive vehicle comprising a folded airbag (2) and clearances formed between the material of the airbag, wherein the airbag package (1) has a real package volume Vreal composed of the airbag volume VSack of the airbag (2) and the clearance volume Vfrei of the clearances. The invention excels by the fact that the ratio Vreal/VSack between the package volume Vreal and the airbag volume VSack is at most 3.2. The invention further relates to an occupant restraint system comprising such airbag package and to a method of manufacturing an airbag package.

Abstract: An airbag for a vehicle has an attachment pocket with a through-opening, which extends through the layers of the attachment pocket, a first flat attachment means with a through-hole, wherein the first attachment means is arranged in the attachment pocket so that the through-hole is exposed on both sides of the attachment pocket through the opening, a second attachment means with a threaded area, a coupling area, and a head area, a spacing means, which is formed on the first attachment means and/or on the second attachment means, wherein the threaded area is designed to be connected to a corresponding vehicle-side threaded means.

Abstract: An instrument panel has a base member and a cover member, which is adhered to the top surface of the base member. A first cleavage groove serving as a start point of rupture of the base member caused by inflation pressure of an airbag is formed in the back surface of the base member. The cover member is configured by a ground fabric layer, a cover layer adhered to the top surface of the ground fabric layer, and a cushion layer adhered to the back surface of the ground fabric layer. The cushion layer is formed of a knitted original fabric. A second cleavage groove is formed only in the back surface of the cushion layer out of the layers configuring the cover member in correspondence with the first cleavage groove of the base member.

Abstract: A vehicular airbag includes an airbag cushion, a cushion cover, and a flap. The cushion cover surrounds the airbag cushion. The flap is disposed between the airbag cushion and the cushion cover. The flap includes end portions joined to the cushion cover.

Abstract: A curtain airbag system for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a curtain module substantially embedded in the roof rail in its normal, non-inflated state. The module includes an inflatable curtain attached to an inflator. The inflatable curtain has a forward portion. An elongated and inflatable extension is attached to the forward portion of the curtain. When the curtain is inflated in an impact event the elongated and inflatable extension extends from the curtain and at least partially overlaps the A-pillar and at least part of the grab handle. The elongated and inflatable extension is a first extension and extends from the forward portion of said curtain. The inflatable curtain may include a second, triangular-shaped extension extendable from the forward portion of the curtain when the curtain is inflated.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a roof rail, a pillar trim panel mounted to the pillar, a pillar airbag and a curtain airbag. The pillar airbag is mounted to the pillar in a stowed orientation between the pillar trim panel and the pillar. The pillar airbag is arranged to be deployed in a first direction extending away from the pillar in a deployed orientation. The curtain airbag is mounted to the roof rail in a stowed orientation along the roof rail, and is arranged to be deployed in a downward direction extending away from the roof rail to a deployed orientation. The pillar airbag is positioned outboard of the curtain airbag with the curtain airbag overlaying a portion of the pillar airbag with respect to a second direction transverse to the first direction while the pillar airbag and the curtain airbag are in their deployed orientations, respectively.