Abstract: A long roller conveyor device having a plurality of long rollers and a short roller conveyor device having a plurality of short roller rows each of which includes a plurality of short rollers are used. Rotation axes of the long rollers and rotation axes of the short rollers cross each other. Each of the short roller rows is arranged between the long rollers. On a conveying passage, any of the long rollers and the short roller rows are arranged.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer device comprising a moveable element (2), a stationary guide rail (3), and a linear in motor drive device (4) for driving the moveable element (2). Said moveable element (2) comprises support elements (5) which can be brought into contact with the guide rail (3), and at least one of the support elements has a contact area which is arranged at an angle (?) not equal to 90° to a vertical axis (H) of the moveable element (2) and at an angle (?) not equal to 90° to a transverse axis (Q) of the moveable element (2).

Abstract: An off-shore port system includes a land-based port infrastructure area, an off-shore cargo ship docking area located in a body of water, and a transportation system having at least one tube connecting the land-based port infrastructure area and the off-shore cargo ship docking area.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for a dock leveler comprises two side restraints mounted on a loading dock along respective left and right sides of the vertical face of the dock leveler. A bottom restraint is mounted on the loading dock below the vertical face of the dock leveler. A mat is removably insertable between the side restraints. The mat is sized to allow left and right edges of the mat to engage the side restraints when inserted therebetween. The mat is foldable to define a vertical portion that covers the vertical face of the dock leveler and a horizontal portion that covers at least part of the horizontal face of the dock leveler. The mat substantially restricts airflow into and out of the loading dock through the gaps when the vertical portion of the mat is inserted between the side restraints such that a bottom edge of the vertical portion of the mat engages the bottom restraint, and the loading dock door closes atop of the horizontal portion of the mat.

Abstract: A sheet-type medium separating apparatus applicable in a self-service financial device for reliable sheet-by-sheet separation of an entire stack of banknotes. The apparatus includes a pickup roller component; a reversal roller component; and a separation roller component, where the reversal roller component includes a reversal roller, the reversal roller is fitted onto a reversal roller shaft via a one-way bearing, the reversal roller is provided with an inner sleeve cylinder fixed with the one-way bearing and a reversal roller sleeve sleeved onto the inner sleeve cylinder and capable of moving axially and flexibly. The separating apparatus allows for automatic adjustment of the meshing clearance between the reversal roller and the separation roller on the basis of the thickness of sheet-type media to be separated, thus effectively solving the problem of the sheet-type media being jammed or torn.

Abstract: A paper-sheet feeding unit includes: a feed roller configured to be rotated when feeding out a paper sheet, the feed roller having a high friction portion placed on a part of a circumference of an outer circumferential surface thereof, and a low friction portion placed on a location of the outer circumferential surface thereof other than the high friction portion, the low friction portion having a frictional coefficient smaller than that of the high friction portion; and a gate member arranged to be pressed against the outer circumferential surface of the feed roller, the gate member constituting a gate section configured to separate, one by one, the paper sheets fed out by the feed roller.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, an image forming apparatus comprises a paper feed cassette configured to be capable of stacking and housing an envelope; a pickup roller configured to pick up the envelope from the paper feed cassette; a paper feed roller pair configured in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the envelope picked up by the pickup roller to convey the envelope with nipping the center area of the envelope; and a pressing roller pair configured in a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the paper feed roller pair adjacent to the paper feed roller pair to convey the envelope with nipping the flap of the envelope, wherein the conveyance force applied to the envelope by the pressing roller pair is weaker than the conveyance force applied to the envelope by the paper feed roller pair.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main body and a processing apparatus. The processing apparatus includes a first processing unit and a second processing unit. The main body has a manual-feed tray at one lateral face. The first processing unit and the second processing unit are stacked in the vertical direction on the same lateral face side of the main body as the manual-feed tray provided. The second processing unit is slidable in a toward-away direction between a connecting position and a separate position, and has a hollow to insert the manual-feed tray therein at the connecting position.

Abstract: Provided is a rewinding machine including a winding zone wherein a continuous strip is wound around a core; a movement unit of the continuous strip defining a sliding surface for the continuous strip; a support unit defining a support surface for the core; the support surface is opposite and spaced from the sliding surface so as to define a sliding channel, configured to guide the core in the winding zone; a contrast unit defining a contrast surface; and a tearing tooth configured to press the continuous strip against the contrast surface causing the tearing of the continuous strip; said sliding surface being interposed between the support surface and the contrast surface.

Abstract: A roller which has woven fabric at a surface thereof and which is employed in an apparatus permitting achievement of conservation of resources, conservation of energy. Roller 1 provided with covering 3 includes woven fabric at its surface is idler means or drive means for conveying, supply, of an object, means for air cooling or drying a moving object, rotating means making use of suction of an object, or is for cleaning a contact surface to which roller 1 is opposed, and has at the surface woven fabric 2 with variation or combination of weave pattern(s). The woven fabric 2 includes weaving in a linear pattern of bands or different patterns. It also has open holes including lattice-like gaps 8 or a rectangular pattern 6 for control of air permeability formed from weft yarn 25 and warp yarn 26.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the high speed packaging of folded paper articles such as tissues, napkins and the like, and more precisely it concerns an apparatus for continuously feeding such articles, arranged in stacked groups(P, P1) coming from folding machines, towards packaging machines, for example with a rotating drum, arranged downstream.

Abstract: A lightweight tape dispenser comprises a seat and a cover. The seat comprises a cutting portion for installing and cutting a tape, and a support portion connecting to the cutting portion and supporting the cutting portion to be placed on a surface. The support portion comprises a first pivotal portion and a first adhesion portion for adhering to the surface. The cover is pivotally connected to the support portion, and comprises a second pivotal portion pivotally engaged with the first pivotal portion, and a covering portion connected to the second pivotal portion and formed at an area larger than that of the first adhesion portion. The covering portion comprises a first position at which the covering portion covers the first adhesion portion, and a second position at which the covering portion is disengaged from the first adhesion portion to make the first adhesion portion adhere to the surface.

Abstract: A collating apparatus (10), in particular for printed products such as brochures, flyers or the like, comprising a collecting section (11) having at least two collecting zones (11a,b) arranged in parallel and working independently of each other, onto which respectively a plurality of products are fed successively and are united lying one on top of the other into a collected product, and at least one further processing section (13, 15) positioned behind the collecting section (11) having at least one further processing apparatus (13a,b; 15a,b). High flexibility during operation is achieved by the arrangement between the collecting section (11) and the at least one further processing section (13, 15) of a distribution apparatus (12), which feeds the collected products arriving from the collecting zones (11a,b) selectively to the at least one further processing apparatus (13a,b, 15a,b).

Abstract: A bobbin holder adapter facilitates replacing bobbins in a yarn feeding system called a creel, and which is formed by bearing of a constant lower table and a movable upper table on a central shaft. Further, a motion restriction component is positioned on the upper table for restricting the motion of the upper table around the central shaft bearing the upper table and for stopping the adapter at the desired point, a motion restriction housing is formed on the lower table for enabling movement of the motion restriction component, a locking ball is provided for keeping the adapter in the optimum position for unreeling yarn, a locking spring is positioned on the upper table for applying force on the locking ball, and a locking housing is formed on the lower table, on which the locking ball makes pressure as a result of the force applied by the locking spring.

Abstract: A machine for coiling pipes (1) in spool form, includes a structure (10) supporting a rotating reel (11), a feeder unit for feeding a pipe (1) to the reel (11) in a longitudinal direction (X-X), a device (12) for cutting the pipe (1), a measuring unit (20) for measuring the length of the pipe (1), arranged upstream of the cutting device (12), in the longitudinal direction (X-X). The machine includes a device for hermetically sealing the pipe arranged in a zone of the machine situated upstream in the direction of feeding of the pipe towards the reel of the means for fastening to the reel and upstream of the cutting device in the same direction of feeding.

Abstract: A compact device for controlling the supply of a textile or metal thread to a processing machine, such as a textile machine or a spooling or winding machine, includes a body, at least one rotary member with which the thread cooperates, the member associated with a rotation velocity detector for detecting the rotation velocity thereof, the detector connected to a control unit, a tension detector provided for detecting the thread tension connected to such control unit. The rotary member is idle and is placed in rotation by the thread which is moved thereon, in proximity to such member the tension detector being placed. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the supply of thread actuated by such device.

Abstract: An improved bobbin comprising an upper section having an invertable flexible crown, a midsection having a central body to receive and spool crafting thread, and lower section having a base with an embedded ring that provides additional weight to the bobbin to keep craft threads sufficiently taut during use.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to an apparatus comprising a first flange part; a second flange part comprising a hole and one of a male portion or a female portion; and a spindle comprising a first axial end, an axial body, a second axial end and an other of the male portion or the female portion arranged on the second axial end of the spindle. The first axial end of the spindle is rigidly connected to the first flange part, while the second axial end of the spindle extends through the hole so that the male portion extends into the female portion to secure the spindle part to the second flange part and so that the axial body extends between the first flange part and the second flange part. The male portion or the female portion is elastically deformable to allow the male portion to be removed from the female portion and the spindle to be removed from the second flange part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft axle for winding up a material web, particularly plastic films, namely particularly stretch films. In order to provide a shaft axle with a strength and stiffness as high as possible, a shaft axle is provided showing a shaft body, which is made largely from fiber-reinforced plastic to yield bending stiffness as high as possible, and cavities, provided along the exterior perimeter of the shaft body, with the cavities being limited in the radial interior direction by a layer of fiber-reinforced plastic and allowing tension bars to expand from the cavities radially towards the outside.

Abstract: A cord reel cable including a polymeric sheath with a conductive EMI drain and a method of manufacture therefor. The cord reel includes a cable comprising power and data conductors, as wells as a single drain wire which is grounded to a cord reel housing or spool or the like. The drain wire contacts an outer ETFE layer surrounding the cable in order to provide EMI shielding to the cable.

Abstract: In order to keep hose for oxygen delivery off of the floor and thus make use of the oxygen delivery system safer, a storage system for storing the hose includes a support structure, a first pulley assembly, and a second pulley assembly below the first pulley assembly. At least a part of the first pulley assembly is translationally fixed relative to the support structure, and the second pulley assembly is translationally movable relative to the first pulley assembly, along the support structure. The hose is wrapped around pulleys of the first pulley assembly and pulleys of the second pulley assembly, and the amount of hose stored in the storage system is dependent on a position of the second pulley assembly relative to the first pulley assembly.

Abstract: A process for operating an elevator control device, whereby for local access to the elevator control device via a programming device, the elevator control device automatically sends an identifier to the programming device and the identifier is input to an operator panel associated with the elevator control device. The elevator control device permits the local access when the previously sent identifier has been entered correctly within a predetermined input time.

Abstract: An elevator system includes a primary source of electrical power; a power unit having a power supply, the power supply producing DC power from the primary source of electrical power; and a rescue storage device providing power to the elevator system when the primary source of electrical power is unavailable; the rescue storage device coupled to an output of the power supply to provide additional DC power with the DC power when the primary source of electrical power is available and an increased power requirement is present.

Abstract: A method for checking the integrity of a load bearing member of an elevator comprising tensile elements encapsulated in a case is disclosed; the method comprises the steps of launching a source pulse through tensile elements of said load bearing member and comparing the feedback of said tensile elements with a comparator; tensile elements can be bridged to avoid a blind zone; an elevator system with a checking device to perform said method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Example drive systems for handrails of walkways and moving stairs may comprise a plurality of carriages. In some examples, each carriage may comprise a body with several leading rollers that roll along a guide that defines a handrail path. The carriage may further comprise a locking/release mechanism for selectively coupling the carriage to a drive chain of the handrail. The locking/release mechanism may comprise a hook configured to move between an engagement position wherein the carriage is coupled to the drive chain and a disengagement position wherein the carriage is uncoupled from the drive chain. In some cases, a position of the hook may be controlled by a wheel that travels along a cam profile.

Abstract: The application discloses an end cover (30,40) of an anti-clamping device for an apron board, which includes a body (32,42) made of a transparent material or a translucent material; one or multiple LED lighting lamp(s) (36) is(are) provided in the interior of the body; and a coupling member formed on at least a part of the body (32,42), which cooperates with at least a part of the anti-clamping device to form a detachable connection between the body and the anti-clamping device, and the size from a first end of the body (32,42) to a second end thereof is gradually reduced so as to form a smooth transition between the apron board and the anti-clamping device. Providing the end cover reduces the clearance between a step and the apron board, provides enhanced lighting effect in the vicinity of a boundary from a comb to the step, reduces the cost of installation and maintenance, and does not reduce the strength of the apron board.

Abstract: A deadline compensator including a compensator assembly configured to engage a deadline between a crown block and a supply reel. The compensator assembly is configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The deadline compensator also includes at least one compensator sheave of the compensator assembly. The compensator sheave is configured to engage the deadline. The deadline compensator includes at least one actuator of the compensator assembly. The actuator is configured to apply a force to the deadline via the at least one compensator sheave to displace the deadline while the compensator assembly is in the first position and configured to retract into the second position in response to force applied via the deadline.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tower crane comprising a tower of at least one tower element, in particular a lattice piece, and a structural guying device having at least one guying rod for the horizontal anchorage of the tower at a structure. In accordance with the invention, the tower has a vertically adjustable guide frame, wherein at least one positioning rope is adjustably fastened to the guide frame. The invention furthermore relates to a method of mounting a wind turbine rotor blade.

Abstract: A winch controller for a hoisting apparatus for a wireline operation operates as a closed loop controller. The winch controller is adapted to control a winch or, if included, a winch and a capstan in a coordinated manner. The winch controller may utilize process variables including the tension of the cable between the winch and the capstan. The controller is coupled to a power pack adapted to power the winch and capstan. The power pack and controller are configured such that the capstan may be selectively removed from the system when it is not needed.

Abstract: An adjustment and testing device for a load-limiting hoist is disclosed, comprising a frame, a variable frequency motor reducing mechanism, an adjusting turntable operating mechanism and an electric control system. The variable frequency motor reducing mechanism comprises a reducing motor and a torque sensor. The torque sensor is connected with a transmission shaft. The upper end of the transmission shaft is connected with a driving shaft. The driving shaft is connected with a driving wheel. The driving wheel is connected with a driven wheel. The driven wheel is internally connected with a driven shaft. The upper end of the driven wheel is connected with a turntable. The upper end of the turntable is equipped with a load limiter member. The adjusting turntable operating mechanism comprises a locking device, a quick safety block and an adjusting spanner. The electric control system comprises a tool kit, an inverter and a time relay.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting fluids from containers, with a first holding device suitable for holding a first region of the container, with a second holding device suitable for holding a second region of the container, and with a movement device which generates a relative movement of one holding device relative to the other holding device, in order thus to evacuate the container arranged at least in portions between these holding devices by its compression. At least one holding device is formed multi-piece with at least two components moveable relative to each other.

Abstract: Applicants have created an improved multi-flavor food and/or beverage dispenser including an improved nozzle for injection of flavored liquids into a base liquid.

Abstract: A multi-single serve beverage dispensing apparatus, method and system is disclosed. Storage, management and delivery of a desired liquid enhancement cartridge to a beverage preparation positioned in a refrigerator or other liquid dispensing appliance is provided. A liquid dispensing cartridge is inserted and retrieved through a cartridge loading/unloading interface associated with a cabinet body of a liquid dispensing appliance. A storage system having multiple cartridge holding positions for storing and staging a variety of liquid enhancement cartridges is included. An indexing system has a means for moving one or more of the cartridges into a beverage preparation position for preparing and dispensing a beverage.

Abstract: The present invention presents a solenoid valve (1) having a water inlet (3) and two water outlets (4, 5) arranged within a plane. One of the water outlets (5) can be operated by an actuator to be selectively opened or closed. The present invention further presents a beverage dispensing device (10) with a plurality of the solenoid valves (1). Each solenoid valve 1 introduces water into one of a plurality of mixing chambers (13) of the device (10). The present invention allows for an optimized positioning of the solenoid valves (1)inside the beverage dispensing device (10).

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system includes a plurality of beverage sources each containing a beverage component, and at least one flow valve connected to one or more of the beverage sources and operable to control a flow of the beverage component therefrom. The system further includes a graphical display that presents a plurality of available beverages and a gesture capture device that receives a selection gesture input to select a beverage from the plurality of available beverages. A controller is also included that adjusts the at least one flow valve based on the selection gesture input to dispense the selected beverage.

Abstract: A liner-based pressure dispensing container includes a connector-mounted probe arranged to seat a dip tube against an inner surface of a liner fitment for sealing utility. A dip tube and probe may include increased and/or matched flow area. A reverse flow prevention element can be arranged proximate to a liquid extraction opening to inhibit reverse flow of liquid from a dip tube into a container. A liner-less container may include a reduce diameter lower portion arranged to receive a dip tube, with at least one associated sensor to sense a condition indicative of depletion of liquid from the lower portion. A shipping cap can be included for removing headspace gas from the liner. In one embodiment, the shipping cap is suitable for direct connection to a dispensing process.

Abstract: A coupling comprising a first body member and a second body member. The first and second body members are operative to releasably connect together. The first and second body members define a fluid flow path therein when the first and second body members are connected together. The first and second body members are operative to disconnect from one another in response to a predetermined tensile force. At least one valve member is disposed within at least one of the first and second body members and is movable from an open position to a closed position with respect to the fluid flow path upon disconnection of the first body member from the second body member. A sensor is disposed within one of the first and second body members and is operative to sense whether the first and second body members are connected together.

Abstract: A multiple pump system is disclosed. The multiple pump system may include a fluid tank and a multiple pump vessel connected to the fluid tank. The multiple pump vessel may include at least one first pump and at least one second pump located therein. In addition, the at least one first pump may be configured to dispense a fluid from the fluid tank at a first pressure, and the at least one second pump may be configured to dispense the fluid from the fluid tank at a second pressure. The first pressure may be different from the second pressure, such that the at least one first pump may be configured to dispense liquefied natural gas, and the at least one second pump may be configured to dispense compressed natural gas.

Abstract: A stirrup features a hanger that includes multiple slots to accommodate straps of different sizes. Commensurate with conventional straps, the preferred embodiment includes a 1-inch-wide upper slot, a 2-inch-wide intermediate slot, and a 3-inch-wide lower support opening.

Abstract: The present application addresses manufacturing design and fabrication techniques for active conduit-based microfluidic and micro-scale gas-flow systems comprising valves and/or pumps of arbitrary complexity, and in particular comprising complex structures such as valve arrays, bus structures, and intricate or high-replication microfluidic and micro-scale gas-flow arrangements and configurations. Of special value in implementing such complex flow-network topologies in compact volumes is the use of stack of specifically-configured laminate layers linked by electrically-operated, pneumatically operated or fluidicly-operated interlaminate-spanning flow-valve structures and pumps comprising interlaminate-spanning structure.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device and a manufacturing method are provided. The device includes top and bottom cap wafers and a MEMS wafer disposed between the top cap wafer and the bottom cap wafer. The top, bottom and MEMS wafers define sidewalls of a cavity. A MEMS structure is housed within the cavity and is movable relative to the top and bottom caps. At least one electrode is provided in one of the wafers, the electrode being operatively coupled to the MEMS structure to detect or induce a movement thereof. A support structure extends through the cavity from the top cap wafer to the bottom cap wafer to prevent bowing in the top cap and bottom cap wafers.

Abstract: A MEMS and a method of manufacturing MEMS components are provided. The method includes providing a MEMS wafer stack including a top cap wafer, a MEMS wafer and optionally a bottom cap wafer. The MEMS wafer has MEMS structures patterned therein. The MEMS wafer and the cap wafers include insulated conducting channels forming insulated conducting pathways extending within the wafer stack. The wafer stack is bonded to an integrated circuit wafer having electrical contacts on its top side, such that the insulated conducting pathways extend from the integrated circuit wafer to the outer side of the top cap wafer. Electrical contacts on the outer side of the top cap wafer are formed and are electrically connected to the respective insulated conducting channels of the top cap wafer. The MEMS wafer stack and the integrated circuit wafer are then diced into components having respective sealed chambers and MEMS structures housed therein.

Abstract: An integrated circuit packaging structure comprises at least one Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems (MEMS) gyroscope die mounted directly on a multi-layer flexible substrate having at least one metal layer and wire-bonded to the flexible substrate and a lid or die coating protecting the MEMS die and wire bonds.

Abstract: A chip package included a chip, a first though hole, a laser stop structure, a first isolation layer, a second though hole and a conductive layer. The first though hole is extended from the second surface to the first surface of the chip to expose a conductive pad, and the laser stop structure is disposed on the conductive pad exposed by the first through hole, which an upper surface of the laser stop structure is above the second surface. The first isolation layer covers the second surface and the laser stop structure, and the first isolation layer has a third surface opposite to the second surface. The second though hole is extended from the third surface to the second surface to expose the laser stop structure, and a conductive layer is on the third surface and extended into the second though hole to contact the laser stop structure.

Abstract: Stress relief structures and methods that can be applied to MEMS sensors requiring a hermetic seal and that can be simply manufactured are disclosed. The system includes a sensor having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface being disposed away from the first surface, the second surface also being disposed away from a package surface and located between the first surface and the package surface, a number of support members, each support member extending from the second surface to the package surface, the support members being disposed on and operatively connected to only a portion of the second surface. The support member are configured to reduce stress produced by package-sensor interaction.

Abstract: A packaged microchip has a base, a die with a mounting surface, and an electrically inactive interposer between the base and the die. The interposer has a first side with at least one recess that extends no more than part-way through the interposer from the first side. Accordingly, the recess defines a top portion (of the first side) with a top area. The die mounting surface, which is coupled with the interposer, correspondingly has a die area. The top area of the interposer preferably is less than the die area.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate that is made of a semiconductor material and has a main surface formed with a recess. The semiconductor device also includes a wiring layer formed on the substrate, an electronic element housed in the recess, and a sealing resin covering at least a part of the electronic element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a film support beam includes: providing a substrate having opposed first and second surfaces; coating a sacrificial layer on the first surface of the substrate, and patterning the sacrificial layer; depositing a dielectric film on the sacrificial layer to form a dielectric film layer, and depositing a metal film on the dielectric film layer to form a metal film layer; patterning the metal film layer, and dividing a patterned area of the metal film layer into a metal film pattern of a support beam portion and a metal film pattern of a non-support beam portion, wherein a width of the metal film pattern of the support beam portion is greater than a width of a final support beam pattern, and a width of the metal film pattern of the non-support beam portion is equal to a width of a width of a final non-support beam pattern at the moment; photoetching and etching on the metal film layer and the dielectric film layer to obtain the final support beam pattern, the final non-support beam patt

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor structure comprises a base substrate and a MEMS structure. The base substrate comprises a CMOS structure. The MEMS structure is formed on the base substrate adjacent to the CMOS structure. The MEMS structure is connected to the CMOS structure. The MEMS structure comprises a membrane and a backplate. The base substrate has a cavity corresponding to the MEMS structure.

Abstract: A bond free of an anti-stiction layer and bonding method is disclosed. An exemplary method includes forming a first bonding layer; forming an interlayer over the first bonding layer; forming an anti-stiction layer over the interlayer; and forming a liquid from the first bonding layer and interlayer, such that the anti-stiction layer floats over the first bonding layer. A second bonding layer can be bonded to the first bonding layer while the anti-stiction layer floats over the first bonding layer, such that a bond between the first and second bonding layers is free of the anti-stiction layer.