Abstract: A container includes a metal end applied and sealed to a container body by a crimp-seaming or double-seaming operation. The metal end has an outer curl joined to a chuck wall that extends down from the curl. One or both of the inner surface of the container side wall and the outer surface of the chuck wall has/have a heat-sealable material thereon. The metal end is crimp-seamed or double-seamed to the container body and the heat-sealable material(s) are heated to soften or melt such that the interface between the chuck wall and the side wall is fused. The interface is oriented along a direction relative to internal pressure exerted on the metal end such that stress on the interface caused by the internal pressure is predominantly shear stress.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure (1) for an easy opening container comprising a support and a foil (3) adhered to the support, which foil is provided with a tab (4) folded on to the foil, wherein the foil comprises a central concave section (5) and at least a flat section (6) beneath the tab, where optionally the tab is adhered to the flat section, and to a container comprising such closure.

Abstract: A modular pallet system includes a lower shelf having vertically linkable corner fittings connected to side bars and cross bars arranged in a substantially horizontal plane. The pallet system further includes a plurality of uprights connected to the vertically linkable corner fittings and extending upwards from the lower shelf. At least two of the uprights may be connected together by a horizontal handle spaced apart from the lower shelf. Additionally, the pallet system includes castors connected to vertically linkable corner fittings of the lower shelf and extending downward from the lower shelf.

Abstract: A method of forming a container from bi-axially orientable plastics material and having an integral handle with the steps of forming a preform having a neck portion and an expandable portion below the neck portion, with the neck portion including a locating ring above the expandable portion and a handle molded to the non expandable at one end and molded to the expandle portion at the other end. Where the molded-in handle is the approximate length of the handle of the finished container. The unblown preform of orientable plastics is inserted into a blow molder and thereafter stretched by a stretch rod. During the stretch process the handle on the preform unbends rather than stretching to form the approximate shape of the handle in the finished container. The blow mold then closes on the stretched preform thus capturing the handle. Blow gas is then injected into the interior.

Abstract: A fingerloop tote handle for a container includes a tote ring and a handle connected via a tether member for assisting a user in carrying the container. The container includes a first rib projecting outwardly therefrom. The tote ring engages the first rib of the container, and the handle has a top surface and an aperture extending therethrough, with the aperture being defined as a pair of opposing and connecting major arcs configured for receiving a pair of adjacent fingers of the user. The top surface has a beveled edge adjacent to and surrounding the aperture. The tether member extends between and connects the tote ring and the handle such that the tether member radially outwardly supports the handle relative to the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underlay device (1) for a transportation and presentation container (12) for food, such as fruits and/or vegetables, wherein the transportation and presentation container (12) comprises a bottom part (13) and four side wall parts (14, 14?, 14?, 14??), and the underlay device (1) has four sides walls (3, 3?, 3?, 3??) arranged in a frame shape as an underlay frame (2) of the transportation and presentation container (12) and/or at least three side walls (17, 17?, 17?) having dimensions as an underlay apparatus (16) so that the bottom part (13) of the transportation container (12) can be placed on the underlay frame (2) or the underlay apparatus (16).

Abstract: A dispensing device (1) includes a first chamber (4) that is longitudinally movable in a second chamber (5) and has an outer surface sealingly contacting an inner surface of the second chamber (5). An intermediate valve (3) is positioned between an interior part of the first chamber (4) and an interior part of the second chamber (5). The intermediate valve (3) includes a valve seat plate (7) having at least one opening (8) and a valve flapper plate (9) having at least one flap (10) for covering the at least one opening (8) in the valve seat plate (7). The at least one flap (10) moves to an open position allowing the liquid product to flow from the interior space of first chamber (4) to the interior space of the second chamber (5) when the first chamber (4) is moved in a first longitudinal direction and moves to a closed position limiting flow of the liquid product when the first chamber (4) is moved in an opposite second longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A gift bag is provided having a generally traditional gift bag configuration with four side panels, a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end for inserting therein and removing therefrom a gift or other such item. At least one of the side panels of the gift bag is double-walled, thereby forming a cavity within the gift bag. A plurality of candy pieces is contained within the cavity. A candy dispenser is integral with the gift bag having a container into which one or more of the plurality of candy pieces may enter after exiting the cavity through a small opening therein. Once the candy dispenser is moved to an open position, a user can remove the candy therefrom and then move the candy dispenser back to a closed position in order to contain the remainder of the plurality of candy pieces within the gift bag.

Abstract: A storage bag includes first and second sidewalls that are directly connected, and a plurality of shift regions at bottom portions of the sidewalls. The bag can be moved about the shift regions such that the bag is shiftable between a flat configuration with the first and second sidewalls positioned adjacent to each other and a stand-up configuration with the first and second sidewalls separated from each other. In the stand-up configuration, the bag is shifted about the shift regions such that a substantially flat base is formed for the bag. The stand-up configuration is thereby achieved without a pleat being provided between the sidewalls at a bottom of the bag.

Abstract: Containers and methods for their manufacture are provided. Containers include first and second panels connected at first and second edges, a bottom panel connecting the first and second panels at a third edge, a panel area defined by a seal extending from the first edge and having a first aperture at a first corner of the container, and a pour feature disposed at least partially at a second corner diagonally opposite the first corner, wherein the bottom panel or the first edge comprises a gusset. Methods include forming such container and forming at least one aperture in the panel area.

Abstract: A flexible film package having an adhesive based reclosable fastener having a flexible film substrate forming a plurality of package walls sealed to form an interior cavity for receiving a product; the plurality of walls having at least two opposing flexible walls; a package mouth, initially sealed, to permit access to the interior cavity; a low tack pressure sensitive adhesive (LTPSA) layer disposed on each of an exterior surface of the parallel walls, the LTPSA sized and oriented in positions to oppose one another at a plurality of positions when the package is reclosed to allow progressively decreased size of the interior cavity as product is removed; and wherein a bond strength of the LTPSA to the flexible film substrate is greater than an adhesion between LTPSA areas. The mouth can be formed by a peelable seal or by a defined area of weakness.

Abstract: A combination includes a child-resistant package and a collapsible tube removably positionable therein. A sidewall of a body of the package has an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. A cavity is defined by the body. An opening is positioned proximate an open first end of the body. A bottom wall is positioned proximate an open second end of the body. A cap is removably mounted onto at least a portion of the first end of the body. The collapsible tube is surrounded by the body, the bottom wall and the cap when the cap is mounted onto at least a portion of the first end of the body. The collapsible tube includes a generally flexible housing defining a cavity for holding a substance to be dispensed from the housing. A closure is removably mounted onto the housing.

Abstract: A crown cap is adapted to be removably coupled to a bottle. The crown cap has a circular central region and a downwardly extending side wall in a generally cylindrical configuration. The side wall having a circular periphery with a plurality of recesses to facilitate shaping of the side wall, side wall terminating in an inwardly scrolled lower edge. The central region of the crown cap radially terminates in an upwardly extending exterior projection. The crown cap has a downwardly extending interior projection radially interior of the exterior projection. An adhesive is provided in the exterior projection.

Abstract: A crown cap is adapted to be removably coupled to a container. The crown cap has a generally circular central region and a downwardly extending side wall in a generally frusto-conical configuration. The side wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface and an end edge remote from the central region. The exterior surface is formed with a plurality of exterior recesses spaced from the end edge to facilitate shaping of the side wall. The exterior surface has an odd number of recesses. The generally central region includes an annular V-shaped projection facing the end edge between the central portion and the side wall for the receipt of an adhesive for sealing a container.

Abstract: A cap with a safety device; the cap is rotatably and removably mounted on a tubular opening of a packaging container; the cap comprises a cap body and a grip ring connected via first fixation wings; the cap also comprises a safety outer ring and safety pawls; the safety outer ring is fixed at outer periphery of a bottom end of the cap body; the safety pawls are multiple in terms of quantity, and are circularly distributed at inner side of the safety outer ring; gaps corresponding to the safety pawls are provided on the safety outer ring; each safety pawl comprises a fixation end and an engagement end; when the cap is rotated to open, the engagement end engages and antagonizes with a corresponding ratchet tooth to perform irreversible rotation around its corresponding fixation end.

Abstract: A spout and fitment assembly for a flexible bag. The spout comprises a base flange, a cylindrical upstand and a fitment coupling. The base flange is configured to be coupled to a flexible bag. The cylindrical upstand extends from the base flange. The cylindrical upstand defines a passageway therealong which is placeable in fluid communication with the flexible bag. The fitment coupling extends from the cylindrical upstand between the proximal end and the distal end thereof. The fitment assembly comprises a fitment body and a hose. The hose is coupled to the hose connection portion. The connector portion is sealingly engaged with the fitment coupling so as to place the inner bore in fluid communication with the passageway of the cylindrical upstand.

Abstract: A bottle has a flexible spout and a cap/cover configuration that effectively seals the spout from leakage and stores it under the cover. The flexible spout is folded or bent in two locations as it is secured within the cover. The flexible spout is folded over from an extended orientation and then around a fold partition. The cover is detachably attached to the cap. A diaphragm extends under the cap and seals liquid within the enclosure. In one embodiment, the cover and cap are configured with a ratchet mechanism that allows the cover to rotate in only one direction. In one embodiment, the bottle comprises two enclosures, and the enclosures may be detachably attached to each other or to a handle.

Abstract: [Problems to be Solved the Invention] To provide a hydrogen encapsulating cap for a beverage container, which can improve water-tightness, while preventing increase in the cost for producing a body of the cap. [Means for Solving the Problem] There is provided a hydrogen encapsulating cap 3 including a cylindrical cap body 10 formed with a female screw portion 12 for mating with a male screw portion 1b of a beverage container mouth 1a, a hydrogen encapsulating bag 30 accommodated in the cylindrical cap body 10, a press member 20 for rupturing the hydrogen encapsulating bag 30 by pressing from the above and a downward movement regulating plate 13 disposed in the lower portion of the cylindrical cap body 10 and above the female screw portion 12, and the downward movement regulating plate 13 is formed with a water-tight piece contacting the upper end surface of the beverage container mouth 1a and a passage opening through which hydrogen discharged from the hydrogen encapsulating bag 30 can pass.

Abstract: A banding strap has an elongate member made from a flexible, resilient material. The elongate member has a stop section and a seat section. The stop section has one or more stops spaced along elongate member and each stop has a diameter that is greater than a diameter of elongate member. The seat section defines a seat that faces the stop section along the elongate member and a gap above the seat relative to the elongate member that is sized to receive the elongate member. The gap has a width that is less than diameter of the one or more stops. The seat defines a cavity that restrains one of the stops against a force applied along the elongate member. The stop section engages the seat section by bending the elongate member around such that the elongate member is substantially parallel to itself at the stop section and the seat section.

Abstract: A system for containment and organization of medical wire features a U-shaped clamp. A first ridged and grooved clamping block is located on a clamp first side posterior end and a second ridged and grooved clamping block is located on a clamp second side posterior end. A first side compression member is located on an inside surface of a clamp first side and a second side compression member is located on an inside surface of the clamp second side. An adjustable ratcheting lock attaches the clamp first side and the clamp second side. A first finger grip is located on an outside surface of the clamp first side and a second finger grip is located on an outside surface of the clamp second side. Medical wire is placed between the first side compression member and the second side compression member then the clamp is compressed against the medical wire.

Abstract: A method of forming a carton. The method includes obtaining a blank having at least one panel and at least one article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The method includes positioning the at least one panel to at least partially form an interior space of the carton, loading at least one article in the interior space, and folding the at least one article protection flap relative to the at least one panel after the loading the at least one article. The folding includes moving the article protection flap from a first position that is substantially parallel to the at least one panel to a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.

Abstract: A package for unitizing a plurality of containers that includes a flexible carrier having an array of container receiving apertures formed in longitudinal rows and transverse ranks wherein each container receiving aperture engages with a respective container of the plurality of containers and includes an outer band having a sufficiently narrow width to result in permanent yield following stretching engagement with and application to a respective container and a secondary package positioned with respect to the carrier and containers to form a unitized package.

Abstract: A display board for tools includes a main body and a positioning member. The main body includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface extends to form an extension portion. The extension portion further extends to form an elastic portion. The extension portion and the elastic portion form a hook portion. The positioning member includes a stop portion. The stop portion includes a tail portion extending upwardly. The stop portion is abuttable against the elastic portion to deform the elastic portion so that the tail portion crosses over the elastic portion and abuts against a side of the elastic portion. The positioning member is unmovable relative to the main body via a fixing plug inserting in a fixing hole. A receiving space for a tool to be received therein is formed between the main body and the positioning member.

Abstract: A flexible package including a package body including a first side-surface film and a second side-surface film sealed in a peripheral portion such that a storage portion is formed in the package body. The package body has sealed portions formed in side edge portions such that a non-sealed portion is formed in at least one of the sealed portions. The non-sealed portion has a gas injection portion containing a gas which has a specific heat at constant volume of 0.67 kJ/kg·deg or higher at 0° C. and 1 atm. The gas injection portion has a diameter in a range of from 3 mm to 50 mm and is formed such that a repelling force is in a range of from 4 N to 30 N at 23° C. and 1 atm when an entire gas injection portion is nipped from both sides of the first and second side-surface films and squeezed until a nipped gas injection portion has a width equal to a half of the diameter of the gas injection portion.

Abstract: A packaged article arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement includes an article including an article energy source and an article transmitter unit for transmitting electromagnetic radiation; and a package that at least partly envelopes the article. The package includes an electronic circuit that includes a package receiver unit arranged for receiving the electromagnetic radiation transmitted by the article transmitter unit, the electronic circuit being arranged for using the received electromagnetic radiation as sole or additional power supply.

Abstract: A shipment packaging for elongate components is provided. Turbine blades must be sent from remote locations of the world to another location. During shipment, the coating of the turbine blades must be protected. The turbine blades are fixed at both ends by means of shipment packaging so that the turbine blades are protected.

Abstract: A packing bag with a cushioning function includes: a first cushioning air cylinder portion, constituted by air cylinders; a second cushioning air cylinder portion, constituted by air cylinders, and coupled to the first cushioning air cylinder portion to form an accepting space; and a binding belt, coupled to the first cushioning air cylinder portion and/or the second cushioning air cylinder portion, and used for sealing an opening of the accepting space. The first cushioning air cylinder portion and second air cylinder portion constituted by the air cylinders can perform the cushioning protection of an object effectively, solving the problem of the shock-absorption capability insufficiency of the conventional small air sacs, solving the problem of the conventional small air sacs being insufficient in shock-absorption capability. In addition, the binding belt not only allows a label to be attached thereon, but also avoids the air cylinder being pierced through.

Abstract: A shipping container having side walls, a bottom and a top defining an internal volume. The top is selectively displaceable for gaining access to the internal volume and for sealing the internal volume of the container. A valve drawing a vacuum on the internal volume from outside of the container is provided. The side walls are capable of contracting and expanding as a result of the pressure within the internal volume.

Abstract: The invention provides a conical container (1) with a bottom (2) and a perimetral wall (3) which is preferably made out of a single layer of cardboard. The perimetral wall has annular projections (11), which are formed by overlapping portions (13,15) of the perimetral wall and which are extending approximately parallel to the perimetral wall.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a housing and a drive system. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet, and a dispensing path between the hopper chamber and the dispensing outlet. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured such that articles disposed in the hopper chamber are directed onto the belt and the belt, when driven by the belt actuator, conveys the articles received from the hopper chamber in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed.

Abstract: This invention makes it possible to spray liquid content while a cleaning member is mounted to a nozzle main body and remove residual liquid without pulling out the cleaning member from the nozzle main body. A nozzle includes a body 10 that presses down two stems 6 together, and a cleaning member 20 having two ejection ports 1a and capable of moving relative to the body 10. The body 10 is removably mounted to the stems 6, the cleaning member 20 is slidably inserted into an ejection-side passage R2 and has two tubular parts 21. Each of the tubular parts 21 forms a space R4 that connects a stem-side passage R1 to an annular cross section passage R3 when the cleaning member 20 is pulled out, while reduces this space R4 to thereby remove a residual material C when the cleaning member 20 is pushed in.

Abstract: A pressure relief device for venting an internally pressurized container and an aerosol can having a can bottom containing this pressure relief device. The pressure release device includes a coined pressure vent within a domed can bottom. The pressure vent is characterized by a venting pressure greater than about 500 psig. In addition, the can bottom resists eversion and/or failure along the mechanical attachment to the container body at all pressures between the venting pressure and the longitudinal rupture pressure in the container body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (100) for consumer goods. The container (100) comprises an outer housing, including a box (102) and a lid (104). The container also comprises an inner package (106) of consumer goods within the outer housing having an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed, an inner frame (112) within the inner package, and an adhesive label (108) covering the access opening of the inner package and extending beyond the periphery of the access opening of the inner package, the adhesive label (108) being at least partially releasably affixed to the outer surface of the inner package (106) by a releasable adhesive. At least one portion of the inner surface of the inner package (106) is permanently affixed, using affixing means, to a corresponding portion of the outer surface of the inner frame (112).

Abstract: An electrically heated smoking system includes a secondary unit capable of receiving a smoking article having an aerosol-forming substrate. The secondary unit includes at least one heating element and an interface for connection to a primary power supply for supplying electrical power to the at least one heating element during a pre-heating mode, to increase the temperature of the aerosol-forming substrate to an operating temperature. The secondary unit further includes a secondary power supply arranged to supply electrical power to the at least one heating element during a smoking mode, to maintain the temperature of the aerosol-forming substrate at substantially the operating temperature. The secondary unit also includes secondary circuitry. The electrically heated smoking system optionally includes a primary unit.

Abstract: The present invention presents a capsule 1 having an inlet face C, which is formed by a circular section 2a and a bulge section 2b extending from the circular section 2a giving the inlet face C a not symmetric in rotation. The capsule 1 further has an optically readable code 3 on a side wall 4 of a cup-shaped body of the capsule 1 opposite the bulge section 2b. The present invention further presents a beverage production machine with a capsule holder 13 for holding a capsule 1 in such a way in the beverage production machine 10, that the optically readable code can be read by a code reader 24. Liquid can be supplied to the capsule to produce a nutritional product. The present invention provides means to prevent the optically readable code 3 and the code reader 24, respectively, from being contaminated with liquid, vapor, dirt or the like.

Abstract: A cargo container system, comprising: a base; at least four end frame supports attached substantially perpendicular to the base and having a substantially closed square portion with four sides and having outer extensions extending from two of the four sides and an additional support extending from the junction of the remaining two of the four sides of the substantially closed square portion, the additional support having two substantially L-shaped portions that are substantially parallel to the outer extensions and each of the at least four end frame supports having a corner support that is substantially parallel to the junction; at least three panels having two S-shaped ends, with at least one S-shaped end interposed between one of the two substantially L-Shaped portions; at least three rectangular frames removably attached to a corner support; a top; at least one door attached to one of the outer extensions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel transportable silo systems for storage of materials. The invention relates to self-erecting silo storage systems for use in the oil and natural gas mining and drilling industries. The silo storage systems of embodiments of the instant invention are uniquely designed to improve storage capabilities and mobility while at the same time reducing space requirements at well sites.

Abstract: Lashing platform with a mount for mounting a container set down on the lashing platform, wherein the mount is spring-mounted in the vertical direction and is connected via a first line to a gas storage unit for storing the energy released when setting the container down on the mount of the lashing platform, and the gas storage unit is connected via a second line to screwing devices which are supplied with energy from the gas storage unit and are intended for removing twist-locks from and inserting them into the container, characterized by a third line connected to the first line and/or to the gas storage unit, and a generator for producing electrical energy that is driven by the volumetric flow conveyed in the third line.

Abstract: A receptacle having a lid coupled to a receptacle body by a hinge is configured for the replacement of a flexible liner without removal of the lid. A flange extension is configured at an offset distance to the hinge and enables the perimeter of the flexible liner to be retained in a liner retainer and extend up and over the hinge and into a flange extension on the opposing side of the hinge. This configuration holds the perimeter of the flexible liner taut and ensures that it remains in place as contents are placed in the receptacle. A pair of trunnion hinges may extend in opposing directions from the receptacle body to provide a detachable attachment of a lid. A flange extension may extend substantially around the liner retainer portion or only a certain distance from the end of a hinge.

Abstract: An autonomous transport vehicle including a transfer arm including at least one finger and a movable finger support member, at least one sensor configured to detect movement of the at least one finger, the at least one sensor having a registration member and a detection member where one of the registration member and detection member is mounted to each of the at least one finger so as to be movable with a respective one of the at least one finger and the other one of the registration member and detection member is stationary relative to the at least one finger, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor, the controller being configured to determine a position of the at least one finger along the second direction based on a proximity of the registration member relative to the detection member.

Abstract: An automated warehouse shuttle has a frame and an upper surface, which is adapted to support a loading unit, and is actuated by an actuating device to be lifted/lowered with respect to the frame; the frame supports a first set of wheels consisting of wheels defining resting points at a first level and are configured so as to roll along a first and a second directions, which are horizontal and orthogonal to each other; furthermore, the frame supports a second set of wheels constituted by wheels which define resting points at a second level, higher than the first, and are configured so as to roll along the first direction.

Abstract: A gravity conveyer, including an inlet, an outlet, a multi-loop spiral belt connecting the inlet and the outlet, the belt being installed around a vertical axis and designed as a ferroconcrete surface, each loop of the belt being square shaped, a plurality of gravity driven carts movable along the belt, a plurality of overhead manipulators detached from the carts and mounted on the belt, a first guide formed on a lower surface of the belt and defining a travel route for the overhead cart manipulators, a second guide formed on an upper surface of the belt and defining a travel route for the carts, and a plurality of stations, located along the belt along the second guide such that the carts and the overhead manipulators can arrive at the stations.

Abstract: A conveying surface is defined by outputs with respective orientations that can be varied while maintaining the input in a constant orientation, and which can be used to more than a single direction. Power may be transmitted from a source of linear power to the conveying surface through rotation about an axis perpendicular to the conveying surface.

Abstract: A belt feeding unit includes a rotatable belt, a first stretching roller for stretching the belt, and a second stretching roller including a stretching portion for stretching the belt. A first member is provided at one end portion of the stretching portion with respect to a widthwise direction of the belt and perpendicular to a movement direction of the belt. The first member is movable relative to the stretching portion to change a position of one end of the stretching portion at the one end portion. In addition, a second member is provided at the other end portion of the stretching portion and is movable relative to the stretching portion to change a position of the other end of the stretching portion at the other end portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveying system. The conveying system comprises a conveying track, an endless conveyor mat for conveying products in a conveying direction, a drive for driving the conveyor mat, and a return guide provided at the conveying track for guiding the conveyor mat upon circulation. The return guide extends substantially transversely to the conveying direction. The conveyor mat comprises a number of plastic modules, which are provided at their bottom side with a track guide surface, while at least a part of the plastic modules at the location of the respective track guide surface comprise at least one chamber extending inwardly with respect to the module for being in a contact with the return guide during circulation of the module around the return guide. The chamber is formed such that the contact upon circulation consists of a first line contact and a second line contact.

Abstract: A workpiece transport system includes a number of holding trays, a conveyor belt, and a number of connecting assemblies corresponding to the trays. Each of the number of holding trays has a first surface with a defined recess for receiving workpieces. Each of the number of holding trays is rotatably connected to the conveyor belt by one of the number of connecting assemblies.

Abstract: A pacing device for a transfer of individual vehicles of a gravity conveyor onto a conveying device of the gravity conveyor that conveys in a paced manner. Thereby, the pacing device is designed such that the individual vehicles can be assigned to a pace of the conveying device and that the pacing device includes a damping mechanism that gently weakens an impulse of an individual vehicle moving in the direction of the pacing device, the impulse acting upon the pacing device. The pacing device can include a release on which the damping mechanism is formed. The damping mechanism in particular can be designed as an arm with an elastic part-region.

Abstract: A sorter drive for propelling travelling members of a sorter along a path, in which the sorter has a plurality of interconnected travelling members that travel along a path and sortation members carried by the travelling members, with the sortation members adapted to discharge articles to particular destinations, according to an aspect of the invention, includes an endless drive member and an electro-adhesion system. The endless drive member engages the travelling members. The electro-adhesion system increases attraction of the endless drive member and the travelling members.

Abstract: A drive connection is disclosed. The drive connection may be configured to be interconnected between a main driving unit and a main gear unit of a driving device configured to drive a chain of a conveyor of a longwall device. The drive connection may have a housing configured to be connected to the main driving unit and to the main gear unit. The drive connection may also have a drive shaft disposed within the housing and configured to transmit torque from the main driving unit to the main gear unit. In addition, the drive connection may have a chain tensioning apparatus disposed within the housing. The chain tensioning apparatus may have a worm drive interacting with the drive shaft. The chain tensioning apparatus may be configured to drive the drive shaft for tensioning the chain of the conveyor when the main driving unit is in a non-operative state.

Abstract: Material handling solutions for a mobile conveyor vehicle are provided. In one aspect, a vehicle having an infeed and output conveyor is provided, one of the conveyors being mounted non-rotatably to the vehicle and positioned by rotation-in-place of the vehicle via four wheel steering. In another aspect, a dust control cover for a telescoping conveyor is provided, having a pair of flexible flaps which are parted by a plough-shaped chute which travels through a gap between the flaps and delivers material to the lower conveyor section. In another aspect, a hydraulic fluid transmission system for a mobile conveyor vehicle is provided which makes use of at least one hollow structural element to route the hydraulic fluid. The structural member may radiate heat from the fluid for example to melt snow on the vehicle structure.