Abstract: A control device includes a detection unit configured to detect a position of a fed sheet in a direction intersecting with a conveyance direction of the sheet, and a setting unit configured to set a print start position in the direction intersecting with the conveyance direction based on the position of the sheet detected by the detection unit. The detection unit detects the position of the sheet in a case where the sheet is fed from a first feeding unit, and does not detect the position of the sheet in a case where the sheet is fed from a second feeding unit, the first feeding unit and the second feeding unit being among a plurality of feeding units that are different from each other in a distance to a printing unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for aligning a bill supplied to a transfer path with a center line of the transfer path. The apparatus may include: a first centering roller arranged at one side of the transfer path and applying a frictional force to a portion of the bill positioned at one side of the transfer path so that the bill is moved to the center line, the first centering roller having a first driven wheel formed in a border part to face one edge line of the transfer path; and a second centering roller arranged at the other side of the transfer path and applying a frictional force to another portion of the bill positioned at the other side of the transfer path so that the bill is moved to the center line, the second centering roller having a second driven wheel formed in a border part to face the other edge line of the transfer path.

Abstract: This paper guiding mechanism (110) includes a base member (1) including a placing surface (11) for placing papers (200) thereon and a base-side lock portion (12) and a paper guide member (2), while the paper guide member includes a paper aligning portion (21) coming into contact with the papers, a guide-side lock portion (22) locked to the base-side lock portion, and a lever portion (23) canceling a locked state of the guide-side lock portion with respect to the base-side lock portion and maintaining an unlocked state when the paper aligning portion is slidingly moved.

Abstract: Provided is a medium transport device transporting a medium. The medium transport device includes a skew correcting mechanism disposed on a transport path for transporting a long medium, a first transport roller disposed on the transport path and transporting the medium, and a second transport roller transporting the medium to the first transport roller. The first transport roller is disposed upstream of the skew correcting mechanism. The second transport roller is disposed upstream of and next to the first transport roller. The second transport roller contacts one surface of the medium, and the first transport roller contacts the other surface of the medium.

Abstract: An operation knob that turns a drum is exposed at the outer side of a left side face of a temporary holding section, and a knob cover is disposed at the outer side of the operation knob. When an opening guide of the temporary holding section is in a closed state and is closed onto the upper side of the drum, the knob cover is put into a covering state, via a stud, preventing operation of the operation knob. When the opening guide of the temporary holding section is turned in an opening direction from the closed state and opens apart from the upper side of the drum, the knob cover is turned in an exposing direction by the action of a spring and put into an exposing state.

Abstract: A banknote receiving device includes a supporting frame; a pair of roller wheels, located at an inlet of the banknote receiving device and configured to bring in banknotes by clamping; a blade wheel, mounted on the supporting frame via a rotating shaft, the blade wheel being joined with the pair of roller wheels and configured to convey the banknotes delivered from the pair of roller wheels in a way of carrying the banknotes and rotating at a high speed; and a support plate, located below the blade wheel, configured to carry the banknotes delivered from the blade wheel. The banknote receiving device further includes a blade wheel floating control device configured to control an upward and downward floating of the blade wheel and to further control the support plate to move downward according to an upward floating degree of the blade wheel to increase the banknote receiving space.

Abstract: Sheet discharge preparation is performed in a finisher that is different to the stacking apparatus, before the discharge of sheets to the stacking apparatus is interrupted by the operation of the stacking apparatus for sliding stacked sheets to a position for user retrieval. When sheet discharge preparation is performed in the finisher, a second job in which sheets are discharged to the finisher is executed.

Abstract: A sheet discharge mechanism according to an embodiment includes a tray with a loading surface on which discharged sheets are loaded. An alignment plate extends from a downstream side of the loading surface in a sheet discharge direction. An alignment roller contacts an uppermost sheet loaded on the loading surface at a predetermined position, and rotates while contacting the uppermost sheet to align the sheets against the alignment plate. A support mechanism elastically supports the tray so that at least a portion of the tray around the predetermined position moves downward in accordance with an increase in weight of sheets loaded on the loading surface. A height adjustment mechanism maintains a minimum height of sheets when the portion of the tray around the predetermined position moves downward by a predetermined distance or more in accordance with the increase in weight of sheets loaded on the loading surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for folding a stack of substrate sheets are provided. The system may include a roller assembly and a positioning mechanism. The roller assembly is configured for folding the stack of substrate sheets and the positioning mechanism is configured to position the substrate or stack for entry into the roller assembly. The positioning mechanism includes an upper curved form and a lower curved form to guide the stack of substrate sheets into a curved position for folding. The positioning mechanism further includes a folding blade positioned to extend through the gap between the upper and lower curved forms. The roller assembly can move the folded stack of substrate sheets in at least two directions.

Abstract: A device for receiving an elastomer strand, in particular a sealing strand, that is to be conveyed to a processing location, and for feeding the elastomer strand at the processing location to a device for separating pieces from the elastomer strand and processing them, has a roll that receives the elastomer strand in the form of a coil, a conveying container that receives the roll with the coil and systems for rotating the roll within the conveying container in order to unwind the elastomer strand from the roll and feed it to the processing system. The conveying space required for the device after the elastomer strand has been unwound from the roll can be reduced.

Abstract: A system for providing preventative maintenance of switchable components includes a load-moving system including one or more switchable components. The system also includes a microcontroller configured to operate the one or more switchable components of the load-moving system, to determine a number of switching events of the one or more switchable components and to perform a preventative maintenance action based on determining that the number of switching events is greater than a threshold number of switching events.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and arrangement for closing doors of an elevator that comprises at least an elevator shaft, a car running along guide rails, in the shaft and equipped with a car door, landing doors at each landing floor, a hoisting machinery, a necessary roping system and shaft equipment, and a control system for controlling the activities of the elevator. According to traffic situations controlled by the control system of the elevator the door open time of the car doors and landing doors is reduced by speeding up the closure of the doors, and at the same time the passengers are informed about the speed-up.

Abstract: A stabber for assisting in the lifting and installation of a cement head assembly onto a bore hole casing includes a support member comprising a first end opposite a second end. A first connection element is disposed proximate the first end of the support member and a second connection element is disposed proximate the second end of the support member. A first weight is mounted to the support member in closer proximity to the second end of the support member than to the first end of the support member. A second weight is connected to the support member between the first and second ends of the support member.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a flange lifting apparatus that is configured to have an upper portion that can be attached to a crane or hoist, and a lower portion that can be attached to a flange using flange attachment arms. The lifting apparatus has a support body comprising with first and second ends and an elongate opening in the support body. A movable support member has an upper portion with opening accommodating a threaded rod, and a lower portion attached to a rotatable cam that is positioned within and capable of traveling within the elongate opening of the support body. Rotation of the rod causes movement of the support member which shifts the center of gravity and causes the flange to tilt.

Abstract: A work tool assembly for a work machine is disclosed. The work tool assembly may have a lifting hook. The work tool assembly may also have a work tool apparatus. Further, the work tool assembly may have an engaging device configured to releasably engage the lifting hook with the work tool apparatus. In addition, the work tool apparatus may have a securing arrangement configured to secure the lifting hook to the work tool apparatus.

Abstract: A marine connector having a central core, a first shoulder disposed around at least part of the central core, a second shoulder disposed around at least part of the central core and spaced from the first shoulder and an expandable clamping member disposed around at least part of the central core and between the first and second shoulders. The first and second shoulders are relatively movable from a first distance apart, wherein the clamping member is at a first or rest width, to a second distance apart, wherein the shoulders act upon the clamping member to expand it outwardly from the central core to a second or expanded width. In use the connector may be received into a complementary female receptacle or into a length of pipe, to act as a pipeline recovery tool.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the automatic telescoping of the boom system of a crane, in particular of a mobile crane, having at least one telescopic boom, and having a rope and a winch for pivoting the boom. The method comprises measuring an actual value of the boom angle of the boom and actuating, in particular automatically, the winch in dependence on the measured boom angle.

Abstract: A system for transporting and testing a crane includes a crane, a transporting frame and a foundation. A first connecting mechanism is provided for establishing a releasable connection between the crane and the transporting frame. A second connecting mechanism is provided for establishing a releasable connection between the transporting frame and the foundation. In a starting state, the crane, the transporting frame and the foundation are separate from one another. In a transporting state, the crane is connected to the transporting frame. In a testing state, the crane is connected to the transporting frame and the transporting frame is connected to the foundation. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. The invention makes it possible for the crane to be assembled, and tested, at a site remote from an offshore wind turbine.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a crane with a traversable undercarriage, an uppercarriage rotatably mounted on the same with luffing main boom and derrick boom arranged thereon, wherein an auxiliary crane with telescopic boom as derrick ballast is connected with the crane and via the telescopic boom of the auxiliary crane the derrick ballast radius is adjusted. According to the present disclosure, a suspended ballast is lifted in addition to the auxiliary crane provided as derrick ballast for erecting the main boom, wherein first the auxiliary crane is lifted, before the suspended ballast is lifted, when necessary. The present disclosure also relates to a crane for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A rotating shaft lifting jig is inserted between a rotating shaft of a rotary machine and a bearing stand surrounding the outer periphery of at least a lower part of the rotating shaft. The jig for lifting the rotating shaft includes: a pedestal which is supported on an inner peripheral surface of the bearing stand; and a jack part which is disposed between the pedestal and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and extends/contracts in the radial direction. The radial dimension of the pedestal is smaller than a radial clearance between the rotating shaft and the bearing stand. A rotor receiver having a cylindrical surface conforming to the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft is provided between the jack part and the rotating shaft. The rotor receiver is provided with a plurality of support members in directions different from the direction of the jack part.

Abstract: Provided is a lifting device, lifting system and method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting device according to the invention includes a frame with a carrier configured for carrying the vehicle; a drive which acts on the carrier, wherein the drive includes an integrated hydraulic cylinder drive unit configured for raising the carrier with the integrated hydraulic cylinder drive unit including: a housing of a cylinder; a piston rod movable in the housing; a height measuring system configured for measuring the displacement of the piston rod; and an integrated hydraulic fluid tank and motor unit that is configured for driving the piston rod.

Abstract: A mobile vehicle servicing system includes a trailer having an elongated bed with peripheral vertical lip, four vertical stanchions disposed about the sides of the bed each of which support four corresponding carriages that are connected to a lift platform and are positionable by four actuators. The system further includes an oil supply and a used oil reservoir.

Abstract: An actuator may comprise: cylinder structure, ram structure and a cushioning seal. The cylinder structure may comprise a cylinder tube, a cylinder base and a cylinder cap. The ram structure is slidably mounted within a cylinder structure bore and defines with the cylinder structure a gap therebetween. The ram structure may comprise fluid passageway structure for defining a path for fluid to move internally through the ram structure. The path may communicate with an outlet in a sidewall of the ram structure. The cushioning seal may be located between the ram structure and the cylinder structure and engage the ram structure and the cylinder cap during ram structure extension such that the seal substantially closes off a first portion of the gap extending from the seal toward the cylinder structure outer open end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for controlling a combined rotary/push movement of a load-receiving means of an industrial truck, in particular a three-way stacker, both the rotary movement and the push movement being brought about by means of respective hydraulic elements (32, 34), which are supplied with hydraulic fluid by a single hydraulic pump (22) which is driven by an associated pump motor (24), and a performance characteristic of the hydraulic pump (22) being controlled according to a predetermined progression over time during the rotary/push movement; the industrial truck comprising a valve assembly (30) which is designed to be operated such that, below a threshold value for the hydraulic pressure provided by the hydraulic pump (22), only the rotary movement of the load-receiving means is brought about, while, above the threshold value, both the rotary movement and the push movement are brought about.

Abstract: A track roller assembly for supporting telescoping boom sections of aerial devices. The track roller assembly is positioned in an interior channel of a hollow first boom section. The track roller assembly supports a majority of the weight of a second boom section and facilitates the second boom section telescoping in and out of the first boom section. The track roller assembly comprises a bracket to securely couple the track roller assembly to the interior channel of the first boom section, a plurality of rollers rotatably connected to the bracket, and a continuous track engaging the plurality of rollers on an interior surface and adjacent to the second boom section on an exterior surface.

Abstract: A de-centralized operational indicator system comprises a communication module and an output module. The communication module includes a vehicle interface that communicates with electronics of a materials handling vehicle. The communication module also includes an information system interface, and a controller that is connected to the vehicle interface and the information system interface. The output module is coupled to the information system interface of the communication module, and includes a first output device, and a second output device. The first output device is oriented in a first direction that is detectable by an operator of the materials handling vehicle when the operator is within an operating compartment of the materials handling vehicle. The second output device is oriented in a second direction that is detectable outside of materials handling vehicle.

Abstract: A device for extracting a cork from a bottle. The device leverages an axial and rotational pulling force, and pressurized gas in the interior of the bottle to displace a cork from a bottle. The device provides a helical-shaped lever that axially and rotatably penetrates through the cork to forcibly extract the cork from the bottle neck. The helical-shaped lever has a hollow passageway that is in communication with the interior volume of the bottle. The device further includes a gas cartridge operated by a pressure release button that discharges pressurized gas through the hollow passageway of the helical-shaped lever, and into the bottle. The moment at which helical-shaped lever fully penetrates the cork, tension is removed from helical-shaped lever, releasing a compressed spring to expand. Expansion of spring presses spring against pressure release button; thereby forming tactile feedback and indicating optimal moment to discharge pressurized gas.

Abstract: Method for controlling a filling system for liquid or solid products, particularly food industry products, including a method for analyzing a dynamic state of the filling system including the method steps: acquisition of image sequences in at least one portion of the filling system, and evaluation of the image sequences by calculating an optical flow from an image sequence of a given number of frames; evaluating the optical flow; and outputting control signals for the filling system when the evaluation of the optical flow announces or indicates a deviation from a normal operating state.

Abstract: A method for filling containers with a liquid filling-medium supplied from a filling-medium tank includes sealing a container against a filling element, connecting an interior of the container to a flow duct within the filling element, adding liquid filling-medium to the container, thereby causing gas to exit the container via the flow duct, using pressurized gas, removing liquid filling-medium from the container through a flow duct, guiding the removed liquid filling-medium to a collection chamber, and monitoring flow of matter that passes through the flow duct on its way to the collection chamber.

Abstract: A filling machine includes a rotor and a rotor mounting. The rotor mounting is formed by a rotary feed that also mounts the rotor to the machine frame.

Abstract: A container filling valve may include a shuttle and a drive sleeve that are magnetically coupled. Movement of the drive sleeve may move the shuttle from a position in which the filling valve is closed to a position in which the filling valve is open. A container handling arm may include a distal end configured to hold a container and a proximal end that includes a load cell. A low flow setpoint system may be configured to arrest closing of a filling valve when that filling valve is partially closed. A pressure control system may be configured to maintain a desired pressure in a reservoir or in a flow path from that reservoir. A product recirculation system may be configured to adjust flow rate in the product recirculation system.

Abstract: An expandable funnel assembly for use with a fluid storage tank defining a volume and having an inlet in fluid communication with the volume. The expandable funnel assembly includes a mouth coupled to the tank and operable to direct fluids to the inlet, the mouth being adjustable between a first configuration, where the mouth provides a first target area, and a second configuration, where the mouth provides a second target area different than the first target area.

Abstract: The following water dispenser is provided. A circulation path is constituted by a water receiving container configured to receive drinking water flowing from the raw water container, a raw water supply line through which drinking water received in the water receiving container is supplied to a cold water tank by a pump, and first and second return pipes through which drinking water flowing in the raw water supply line returns to the water receiving container. The first return pipe is connected to the second return pipe through a hot water tank, and heated water is supplied to the circulation path from the hot water tank so as to sterilize the water receiving container, etc. at a high temperature.

Abstract: An interactive robotic station for beverage preparation comprising a user input interface (101), automated ingredient dispensers (41), a robotic station (105) to collect ingredients from the dispenser, mix the ingredients, perform bartending operation, preferably mixing and/or shaking and/or muddling and/or blending and/or straining, pour the beverage in an open top container (5) and provide the container to a user, and a control unit (103) to automatically control the dispensers and the robotic station based on the inputs from the input interface.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing arrangement (10) for dispensing beverage into beverage cups (25) that are secured within a beverage cup carrying container (19). The arrangement (10) includes a dispensing bench (11) on which the cup and carrying container assembly (19) can be supported at a beverage dispensing assembly (20) for dispensing beverage into the cups (25) of the assembly (19). The assembly (20) includes at least two dispensing taps (28, 30) that are spaced apart relative to the spacing of the cups (25) of the container (19) to overlie the open ends of the cups (25) when the container assembly (19) is placed in a beverage receiving position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering precursor materials derived from liquid chemicals to a process chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a liquid chemical delivery apparatus includes: a body having an inner volume to hold a liquid chemical, an inlet to receive a carrier gas into the inner volume, and an outlet to flow the carrier gas from the inner volume, wherein a bottom of the inner volume includes a reduced volume portion; and a level sensor configured to detect a level of the liquid chemical in the reduced volume portion.

Abstract: A delivery system includes a transportation container for cooking oil carried by a delivery vehicle for filling a storage container located at a restaurant. A flexible conduit is temporarily connected between the transportation container and the storage container. The oil is pumped from the transportation container to the storage container. A pressure sensor, carried by the vehicle downstream the pump, monitors pressure in the storage container. A processor operates with the pressure sensor for determining a pressure level in the storage container and controls delivery of the oil for limiting a pressure level to a preselected value. The system waits a period of time and tests the pressure to allow the pressure in the storage container to equalize so that pressure in the conduit at the vehicle is the same as pressure in the storage container. The pressure level is used to establish the amount of cooking oil delivered.

Abstract: A copper alloy to produce for horse bits or parts thereof is composed of 1 wt % to 30 wt % manganese, 1 wt % to 30 wt % zinc, and the remainder copper and other additives, the other additives in total being less than 6 wt %, in particular less than 3 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of sensor manufacturing technology, particularly discloses a method for manufacturing a micro-sensor body, comprising the steps of S1: applying a wet colloidal material on a substrate to form a colloidal layer, and covering a layer of one-dimensional nanowire film on the surface of the colloidal layer to form a sensor embryo; S2: drying the colloidal layer of the sensor embryo to an extent that the colloidal layer cracks into a plurality of colloidal islands, a portion of the one-dimensional nanowire film contracting into a contraction diaphragm adhered to the surface of the colloidal islands while the other portion of the one-dimensional nanowire film being stretched into a connection structure connected between the adjacent contraction diaphragms.

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a fixed electrode and a movable electrode arranged isolated and spaced from the fixed electrode by a distance. The movable electrode is suspended against the fixed electrode by one or more spacers including an insulating material, wherein the movable electrode is laterally affixed to the one or more spacers.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a substrate member having a surface region and a CMOS IC layer overlying the surface region. The CMOS IC layer has at least one CMOS device. The integrated circuit also includes a bottom isolation layer overlying the CMOS IC layer, a shielding layer overlying a portion of the bottom isolation layer, and a top isolation layer overlying a portion of the bottom isolation layer. The bottom isolation layer includes an isolation region between the top isolation layer and the shielding layer. The integrated circuit also has a MEMS layer overlying the top isolation layer, the shielding layer, and the bottom isolation layer. The MEMS layer includes at least one MEMS structure having at least one movable structure and at least one anchored structure. The at least one anchored structure is coupled to a portion of the top isolation layer, and the at least one movable structure overlies the shielding layer.

Abstract: A MEMS device is formed by forming a sacrificial layer over a substrate and forming a first metal layer over the sacrificial layer. Subsequently, the first metal layer is exposed to an oxidizing ambient which oxidizes a surface layer of the first metal layer where exposed to the oxidizing ambient, to form a native oxide layer of the first metal layer. A second metal layer is subsequently formed over the native oxide layer of the first metal layer. The sacrificial layer is subsequently removed, forming a released metal structure.

Abstract: A MEMS microphone packaging method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a conducting part and a through hole; mounting a processor chip on the substrate and electrically connecting the processor chip to the conducting part; mounting a sensor chip on the substrate over the through hole and adjacent to the processor chip and electrically connecting the sensor chip to the processor chip; and mounting a cover on the substrate over the processor chip and the sensor chip. The cover has a conducting circuit, and the conducting circuit electrically coupled with the conducting part. Thus, the method of the invention can make a flip architecture MEMS microphone, reducing the steps of the packaging process and lowering the degree of difficulty of the manufacturing process and the manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A stacked MEMS microphone packaging method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a conducting part and a through hole; affixing a retaining wall to the substrate and forming a conducting circuit in electrical connection with the conducting part; mounting a processor chip and a sensor chip on the substrate to have the sensor chip be disposed at a top side of the through hole; providing a carrier board having a first solder pad and a second solder pad and fixedly mounting the carrier board at the retaining wall and electrically coupled to the first solder pad and the second solder pad. Thus, the method can make a flip architecture MEMS microphone, reducing the steps of the packaging process and lowering the degree of difficulty of the manufacturing process and the manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A MEMS device is formed by applying a lower polymer film to top surfaces of a common substrate containing a plurality of MEMS devices, and patterning the lower polymer film to form a headspace wall surrounding components of each MEMS device. Subsequently an upper polymer dry film is applied to top surfaces of the headspace walls and patterned to form headspace caps which isolate the components of each MEMS device. Subsequently, the MEMS devices are singulated to provide separate MEMS devices.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic device package and fabrication method thereof. The electronic device package includes a sensor chip. An upper surface of the sensor chip comprises a sensing film. A covering plate having an opening structure covers the upper surface of the sensor chip. A cavity is between the covering plate and the sensor chip, corresponding to a position of the sensing film, where the cavity communicates with the opening structure. A spacer is between the covering plate and the sensor chip, surrounding the cavity. A pressure releasing region is between the spacer and the sensing film.

Abstract: A fabricated electromechanical device is disclosed herein. An exemplary device includes, a substrate, at least one layer of a high-transconductance material separated from the substrate by a dielectric medium, a first electrode in electrical contact with the at least one layer of a high-transconductance material and separated from the substrate by at least one first supporting member, a second electrode in electrical contact with the layer of a high-transconductance material and separated from the substrate by at least one second supporting member, where the first electrode is electrically separate from the second electrode, and a third electrode separated from the at least one layer of high-transconductance material by a dielectric medium and separated from each of the first electrode and the second electrode by a dielectric medium.

Abstract: A MEMS sensor includes a sensor die configured to generate a sensor signal and a pedestal layer disposed on the sensor die. The pedestal layer includes a channel defined therein about a pedestal of the pedestal layer. The pedestal is configured to be mounted to a housing. A method for manufacturing MEMS sensors can include disposing a pedestal layer on a sensor layer, wherein the sensor layer defines a plurality of sensor dies to be cut therefrom. The method further includes defining a respective channel in the pedestal layer for each sensor die, thereby creating a pedestal for each sensor die.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing synthesis gas, in which carbon and hydrogen are obtained from hydrocarbon by thermal decomposition. At least a portion of the carbon obtained by the thermal decomposition is reacted, and at least a portion of the hydrogen obtained is reacted with carbon dioxide by a reverse water-gas shift reaction to give carbon monoxide and water. Carbon obtained by the thermal hydrocarbon decomposition is used as fuel in a power plant operation wherein the carbon is combusted to produce electrical power, and carbon dioxide formed in the combustion of the carbon is used in the reverse water-gas shift reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat treatment method, particularly a heat treatment method in which a protective layer is directly applied onto a precursor to ensure that the precursor on each portion of the substrate is treated based on substantially the same conditions so that the quality of the prepared product layer is improved. The method of the present invention comprises: (1) providing a substrate; (2) applying a precursor onto the surface of the substrate; (3) covering the precursor-applied substrate with a protective layer to bring the substrate and the protective layer into direct contact; (4) placing the substrate obtained from step (3) into a heat chamber for heat treatment; and (5) removing the protective layer. A product prepared by said heat treatment method is also provided.