Abstract: There is provided a method for regenerating a spent dehydrogenation catalyst used in the conversion of n-paraffin to olefin. The method comprises method steps for removing the coke by treating the catalyst with an ozone-oxygen stream followed by an oxygen stream. The catalyst is stabilized by passing a nitrogen stream and the stabilized catalyst is rejuvenated by passing an air-nitrogen stream containing a halogenated hydrocarbon. This is followed by reducing the metal oxide in the catalyst by passing hydrogen-nitrogen stream.

Abstract: Disclosed are an amorphous calcium phosphate catalyst for use in production of 1,3-butadiene and methyl ethyl ketone from 2,3-butanediol, a preparation method thereof, and a method of producing 1,3-butadiene and methyl ethyl ketone from 2,3-butanediol using the amorphous calcium phosphate catalyst.

Abstract: Spinels having a general formula of AB2O4, where A and B are a transition metal but not the same transition metal are disclosed. Spinel and spinel compositions of the application are useful in various applications and methods as further described.

Abstract: A method of making a selective hydrogenation catalyst comprising contacting a support with a palladium-containing compound to form a supported-palladium composition; contacting the supported-palladium composition with an organophosphorus compound and a weak acid to form a catalyst composition; and reducing the catalyst composition to form the catalyst. A method of making a selective hydrogenation catalyst comprising contacting an alumina support with a palladium-containing compound to form a supported-palladium composition; contacting the supported-palladium composition with silver nitrate and potassium fluoride to form a mixture; contacting the mixture with an organophosphorus compound and a weak acid to form a catalyst precursor; and reducing the catalyst precursor to form the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytically effective composition for a multilayer catalyst for exhaust gas after-treatment of combustion facilities and to a multilayer catalyst containing the catalytically effective composition. Moreover, the invention relates to an exhaust gas after-treatment system and to a vehicle which both contain the catalyst according to the invention.

Abstract: A catalyst containing a pentasil-type alumosilicates and a binder, in the form of spheres having an average diameter between 0.3 and 7 mm, wherein the BET surface area of the catalyst ranges from 300 to 600 m2/g. Also disclosed is a method for producing the catalyst, wherein primary crystallites of the aluminosilicate having an average diameter of at least 0.01 ?m and less than 0.1 ?m are mixed with the binder, shaped into spheres having an average diameter between 0.3 and 7 mm, and subsequently calcined. Also disclosed is the use of the catalyst for converting methanol into olefins, in particular propylene. Also disclosed is a method for producing olefins from methanol, in which a feed gas is fed across the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are anion-conducting polymers that comprise a cationic benzimidazolium and imidazolium moieties. Methods of forming the polymers and membranes comprising the polymers are also provided.

Abstract: An isolator includes a work chamber, a sterilizing substance supply unit, a gas flow channel pressure adjustment unit, a work chamber barometer, and a controller. The controller is configured to control execution of a gas flow channel leak test for checking a gas leak in a gas flow channel based on a detection result by the work chamber barometer after making the gas flow channel pressure adjustment unit increase or decrease the pressure in the gas flow channel, and is configured to control supply of the sterilizing substance by the sterilizing substance supply unit. The controller performs heating of a heater, which accompanies the supply of the sterilizing substance, in parallel with the gas flow channel leak test.

Abstract: Microplate guide for a pipette, said guide comprising means for selecting the type of the microplate, the mode of dispensing and the dispensing direction, as well as means for indicating the next target for dispensing on the display of the pipette prior to each pipetting operation, and a method for guiding a pipetting operation, said method comprising the steps of selecting the type of microplate, selecting the mode of dispensing, and selecting the dispensing direction, followed by displaying on the display of the pipette the next target for dispensing prior to each pipetting operation.

Abstract: A sensor comprises a sensor housing, having a channel; a porous substrate, in the channel; an analysis chemistry reagent, on the porous substrate; and a nozzle, in fluid connection with the channel. The porous substrate fills a cross section of the channel, and the cross-sectional area of the channel at the porous substrate is greater than the cross-sectional area at the nozzle.

Abstract: A micro fluidic device comprises one microstructure layer (5) and one cover layer (1), wherein the cover layer (1) is connected to the microstructure layer (5). The microstructure layer (5) comprises one bottom layer and a plurality of microstructures on it to position samples. The cover layer (1) comprises one top layer, one positioning well (6) and at least one inlet pool (4). The positioning well (6) is right above the microstructures and connected with each other. The inlet pools (4) and the positioning well (6) are connected by microchannels (3) which are formed between the microstructure layer (5) and the cover layer (1). The micro fluidic device can be applied in vitro fertilization, in determining how glial cells affect neurons, in constructing neural network and in detecting cell growth conditions.

Abstract: A device comprising a channel comprising at least one surface wherein the surface comprises a fluid-impervious base surface covered by a coating beginning at a proximal location and ending at a distal location along the at least one surface of the channel, the coating forming a surface energy gradient from the proximal location to the distal location on the surface, wherein the coating comprises a species having a functional group M1 and a species having a functional group M2 where M1 and M2 have different surface energies, wherein the functional group M2 comprises an amide or amine group, and the concentration of the species comprising functional group M2 in the coating increases relative to the concentration of the species comprising functional group M1 from the proximal location to the distal location on the surface.

Abstract: A device for transporting, trapping and escaping a single biomaterial using a magnetic structure, and a method of transporting, trapping and escaping of the single biomaterial using the same are provided, and a method is provided for controlling movement and direction of the single biomaterial including soft magnetic micro structure and magnetic structure in a linear, square storage, apartment type, radial soft magnetic micro structure. Accordingly, the device for transporting, trapping and escaping a single biomaterial and the method for transporting, trapping and escaping single biomaterial using the same can control movement on the lap-on-a-chip with increased precision and ease, by using magnetic force, and thus can be advantageously used in the field of magneto-resistive sensor, or categorization of single cells or biomolecules.

Abstract: The invention provides a droplet actuator. The droplet actuator may include a base substrate and a top substrate separated to form a gap. The base substrate may include electrodes configured for conducting droplet operations in the gap; and the top substrate may include a glass substrate portion coupled to a non-glass portion, where the non-glass portion may include one or more openings establishing a fluid path extending from an exterior of the droplet actuator and into the gap. The invention also provides related methods of manufacturing the droplet actuator, methods of using the droplet actuator, and methods of loading the droplet actuator.

Abstract: Covers for microwells, the covers comprising open portions to allow a pipette access to one or more wells and impermeable portions which prevent the liquids from getting into wells shielded by the impermeable portion. The open portions and impermeable portions are preferably arranged and sized to align with alternating rows of wells in a particular microplate. Preferred covers are movably positioned on the microplate. Automated dispensing apparatus for use with microplates and microwell covers comprises a programmable controller, and suitable interfaces which allow the apparatus to be programmed, and which control a dispensing head such that pipettes are moved in the desired manner in order to take advantage of the protective features of the microwell covers. The apparatus also preferably comprises at least one transfer mechanism for moving a cover relative to a microplate at a dispensing station.

Abstract: A bran removing wire-mesh tube includes: bran removing wire-mesh tube parts 28 divided in more than one in a circumferential direction in planar view; and a plurality of support pillars 33 erected at intervals in the circumferential direction to respectively fix both side edges of the divided bran removing wire-mesh tube parts 28. Each of the support pillars 33 is provided with an elongated resistor 34 that suppresses grains from moving in the circumferential direction along with rotation of grinding type grain cleaning rolls 26. The resistor 34 is urged by an elastic member 37 to a position at which the resistor 34 protrudes toward the inside of a grain cleaning chamber 30. Further, the resistor 34 is provided so as to be movable in a radial direction to a position farther from the grain cleaning chamber 30 due to resistance from the grains.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an elongated insert member for a grinding roll for heavy wear operation. The insert member includes a core of a first material having a first hardness, the core having an extension in the longitudinal direction of the insert member, and a body of a second material having a second hardness, the body enclosing the core. The first hardness is greater than the second hardness. The disclosure also relates to a cassette and a segment for a grinding roll, a grinding roll and a roll machine.

Abstract: A method and a device for the cold mechanical production of organic fibrous materials or granular materials. At least one load having organic material containing fibers is introduced into an interior (2) of a device (1) for breaking up the materials via an impact loading. During operation, the at least one load is broken up, in the interior (2), via an impact loading. Following processing, an organic fibrous material or an organic granular material is removed from the interior (2).

Abstract: It is intended to, in a horizontal dry mill, prevent blow-up and adhesion of a raw material, etc., to a raw material input section. In a horizontal dry mill (10) of the present invention, a diameter of a raw material supply section (13) provided in a grinding tank (14) is set to be less than a diameter of a grinding chamber (12). Further, a diameter of a mechanical thrust generating device of the raw material supply section (13) is set to a small value according to the diameter of the raw material supply section. Furthermore, a gap (e1) between an outside dimension of a screw (26) as the mechanical thrust generating device and an inner diameter of the grinding tank (14) in the raw material supply section (13) is set between 0.5 mm and ? of a diameter of each grinding medium M.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blade carrier for comminution devices that consists of a tooth element which can be fixed on a comminution roller or the like, and at least one blade, wherein the blade can be arranged with a first form-fitting connection at the tooth element, in the tooth element a blade holder designed as recess is provided as first form-fitting connection in which the blade can be introduced at least partly, and the tooth element and the blade have a form corresponding to each other, at least at the connection side(s), wherein in the recess or in the blade holder and at the blade at least one further form-fitting connection is provided. The invention is characterized in that one part of the tooth element is designed as support element, at least one part of the further form-fitting connection is provided at a support element, and one part of the further form-fitting connection at the support element extends additionally over angled running support surfaces that are designed there.

Abstract: A sluice plate for capturing and concentrating heavy metal particles has a main plate and a plurality of spiral pockets. The main plate includes a main body and a drafting surface over which a processing mixture flows. The plurality of spiral pockets traverses into the main body through the drafting surface, wherein the plurality of spiral pockets collects heavy metal particles from the processing mixture. Each of the plurality of spiral pockets has a lateral wall that tapers from an upper opening to a lower face. An inner lip is perimetrically and helically positioned along the lateral wall. The inner lip and the tapered nature of each of the plurality of spiral pockets facilitates the movement of the processing mixture within the plurality of spiral pockets, along with the stratification of the heavy metal particles.

Abstract: A high-gradient internal-circulating oil-cooled Magnetic Separator, includes magnetic system coils, an internal-circulating oil path system, an external-cooling system and an oil conservator. The magnetic system coils are used for generating excitation magnetic field to achieve the iron-absorption function, the magnetic paths of the magnetic system coils being an open magnetic path structure. The internal-circulating oil path system is used for allocation and collection circulation of transformer oil. The external-cooling system is used for heat dissipation of transformer oil to achieve internal heat dissipation balance. The oil conservator is used as a supplementary container for the transformer oil expansion during the apparatus's operation. An internal-circulating structure is employed, and external-circulating pipes are simplified, circulating resistance in oil paths being reduced, problems including complex interference in oil paths arrangement, low circulation efficiency, leakage at welding spots, etc.

Abstract: Collector compositions and methods for making and using same to purify one or more crude materials are provided. The collector composition can include one or more amidoamines having the chemical Formula I and one or more amines having the chemical Formula IV, where a weight ratio of the amidoamine to the amine can be about 99:1 to about 1:99.

Abstract: In a gas-intake-port array structure, which enables any temperature fluctuation during conveying time of a printed circuit board, a semiconductor wafer or the like to be reduced and allows the printed circuit board and the like to be very uniformly heated or cooled, a nozzle pattern P2 is arranged to be line symmetry with a nozzle pattern P1 in one upper or lower divided section of a nozzle layout region of the nozzle cover 3 relative to a center portion that is orthogonal to a conveying direction, as shown in FIG. 1. In order for the arrangement patterns diagonally arranged in the nozzle layout region to become identical, the nozzle pattern P1 is arranged to be line symmetry with the nozzle pattern P2 in the other upper or lower divided section. Intake ports 3b, 3c and 3d each having a predetermined opening width are arranged between two blowing nozzles 2 or more and across a first row thereof and plural other rows having different phases, in order to circulate the gas blown from the blowing nozzles 2.

Abstract: The compressed air gun (1) according to the invention comprises a body (2), comprising an upstream conduit (20b) that extends along a first axis (X20b) and a downstream air ejection conduit (20a), and a hole (22), which extends along a second axis (Y22), a closing member (16), which is translatable inside the hole between a closed position and an open position, a trigger (4) that can be manipulated between a released configuration, where it keeps the closing member in the closed position, and a blowing configuration, and means (8) for returning the trigger to its released configuration. This gun further comprises a tubular sleeve (14), which is immobilized inside the upstream conduit (20b), which extends parallel to the first axis (X20b) and which delimits an air passage, whereas the closing member (16), in the closed position, is suitable for closing off an air passage orifice by forming a sealed contact with the sleeve.

Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide a spray nozzle and an aerosol product in which the density difference between the center and the periphery is small. And to provide a spray nozzle and an aerosol product which give a spray pattern in which the spray density of peripheral portion does not decrease so much. [Solution] A nozzle 10 for an aerosol product, in which the shape along the spray direction of the spray pattern F becomes a semi parabolic shape. The nozzle 10 in which the spray pattern is planar or plate-like surrounded by a semi parabola-like shape and a center line C, and in which the planar spray thereof becomes a shape such that a plurality of sheets is arranged at an equal interval in a circumferential direction around the center C of the nozzle. The cross section of the spray pattern F can be formed into various shapes of an I type, a Y type, an X type, a V type, an S type etc according to the shape of slit passage of the front face of the nozzle 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle (100) for distribution of a fluid having a speed. The nozzle (100) defines a plurality of flow passages (150, 160, 170), at least one of the plurality of flow passages (150, 160, 170) is a central flow passage (160) and at least a first and a second of the plurality of flow passages (150, 160, 170) are outer flow passages (150, 170). The outlets (152, 172) of the outer flow passages (150, 170) are arranged on either side of the outlet (162) of the central flow passage (160). The second outer flow passage (170) has an inlet area (235) which is smaller than an outlet area (a3). A central axis of the inlets (210, 220, 230) is substantially perpendicular to a central plane of the outlets (152, 162, 172).

Abstract: A liquid diffuser device for irrigation systems includes a support structure defining a first longitudinal axis with an upper passageway for a liquid jet and a lower tubular body having a bottom wall, a spherical member associated therewith having an outer surface with a predetermined average radius of curvature, a liquid jet deflecting member having an upper plate and a lower stem designed to be introduced into the tubular body and defining a second longitudinal axis. The stem interacts with the outer surface of the spherical member, to allow rotation of the stem relative to the body and nutation of the second axis relative to the first axis. The bottom surface is concave to define with the spherical member a relatively broad and substantially uniform contact surface, to reduce the local specific pressure, thereby decreasing friction, wear and vibrations on the stem and the spherical member during operation.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid atomizer including a housing fitted with an inlet connectable to a liquid supply line. The housing can include a cavity with a longitudinal axis in flow communication with the inlet, at least one opening for emitting atomized liquid, and at least one vortex generating member formed with a vortex generating path in fluid communication with the cavity.

Abstract: An automated apparatus and method for coating medical devices such as an intravascular stent, are disclosed in the method, a 2-D image of a stent is processed to determine (1) paths along the stent skeletal elements by which a stent secured to a rotating support element can be traversed by a dispenser head whose relative motion with respect to the support element is along the support-element axis, such that some or all of the stent skeletal elements will be traversed (2) the relative speeds of the dispenser head and support element as the dispenser head travels along the paths, and (3), and positions of the dispenser head with respect to a centerline of the stent elements as the dispenser head travels along such paths The rotational speed of the support and relative linear speed of the dispenser are controlled to achieve the desired coating thickness and coating coverage on the upper surfaces, and optionally, the side surfaces, of the stem elements.

Abstract: A coating system comprises: a coating apparatus connected to a syringe filled with a coating agent and having a nozzle for discharging the coating agent of the connected syringe; a robot which moves an object to be coated, held by a robot hand, to a coating position; and a control unit, wherein the coating apparatus comprises a plurality of syringes respectively filled with different coating agents, the nozzles connected to the respective syringes, and a rotary table for rotationally moving together the syringes and the connected nozzles, and the control unit controls to select the syringe filled with the coating agent to be applied to the object, move the nozzle connected to the selected syringe to a position facing the coating position by the rotation of the rotary table, move the object held by the robot hand to the coating position, and discharge the coating agent from the nozzle.

Abstract: A rotating sprinkler for intermittently emitting a liquid supplied by a pulsating device that forms pulses that have a beginning and an end. The sprinkler has a rotating portion that can rotate about an axis while emitting the liquid pulses to the outside environment. The sprinkler provides for rotation of the rotating portion during a portion of each pulse and for stopping rotation of the rotating portion during another portion of the pulse.

Abstract: A method for coating a turbine engine component comprises the steps of: providing a turbine engine component having at least one sacrificial attachment on a first side; grasping the turbine engine component via the at least one sacrificial attachment to position a first surface of the turbine engine component relative to a source of coating material; and applying a coating to said first side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle plate structure which comprises a plate and a plurality of orifices penetrating the plate. Each orifice comprises a liquid-storing space and a liquid-outputting space. Through the configuration of the liquid-storing space, the liquid in a container can be smoothly educed therefrom. Through the configuration of the liquid-outputting space, liquid dripping can be decreased. Alternatively, a liquid-guiding space is arranged between the liquid-storing space and the liquid-outputting space, so that the resonance oscillation of the liquid in the orifice can be enhanced. Further, the remaining liquid in the liquid-outputting space can be reabsorbed by the capillarity of the liquid-guiding space.

Abstract: A substance dispensing system that includes a hydraulic drive system is disclosed. The hydraulic drive system includes a hydraulic valve having a variable pressure setting, the hydraulic valve operable between a closed position in which a hydraulic pump moves hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic cylinder and an open position in which the hydraulic pump moves the hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic reservoir. The substance dispensing system of the present disclosure provides a system that recirculates hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic drive system instead of recirculating a substance back to a container via a pump. The substance dispensing system of the present disclosure allows for precise, accurate, and instantaneous control of an external force in a substance dispensing system.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir comprising: a slide cylinder (11); a neck (12) that defines an outlet opening (13); an internal shoulder (14) that connects the slide cylinder (11) to the outlet opening (13), the internal shoulder (14) being provided with an annular groove (15) that extends in line with the slide cylinder (11), such that the internal shoulder (14) defines an annular collar (16) that connects the annular groove (15) to the outlet opening (13); and a follower piston (2) that is engaged to slide in leaktight manner in the slide cylinder (11), the piston (2) defining at least one sealing lip (21) that is received in the annular groove (15) when the reservoir is empty; the fluid reservoir being characterized in that the annular collar (16) is formed with at least one radial channel (17; 17?) that connects the annular groove (15) to the outlet opening (13) of the neck (11).

Abstract: A method for coating metal surfaces, in particular surfaces of wheels made of an aluminum alloy, in a multi-step method, wherein the metallic surfaces are first contacted with an aqueous composition predominantly containing silane/silanol/siloxane/polysiloxane and thereafter contacted with an aqueous composition predominantly containing at least one phosphonic compound.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising an array of piezoelectric elements, a flexible substrate connected to the array of piezoelectric elements, and an organic circuit system formed on the flexible substrate and connected to the array of piezoelectric elements. The flexible substrate is configured to substantially conform to a surface of a test object. The organic circuit system is configured to cause the array of piezoelectric elements to send sound signals into the test object.

Abstract: This cleaning apparatus includes a rotation holding unit that holds and rotates an object; a cleaning fluid spray unit that sprays a cleaning fluid onto a spot-like cleaning region on the object, which is held by the rotation holding unit; a cleaning region moving unit that moves at least one of the rotation holding unit and the cleaning fluid spray unit to relatively move the cleaning region from the rotation center of the object toward the outer peripheral side thereof; a layered air current forming unit that forms a layered air current entering the surface of the object so as to cover the periphery of the cleaning region from a backward side in the direction of movement of the cleaning region relative to the rotation center; and a layered air current moving unit that relatively moves the incoming position of the layered air current while following the relative movement of the cleaning region.

Abstract: A knuckle-jointed lance (KJL) segment with an exterior protective system (EPS), comprising an elongated hollow body and at least one protective rod. The body has a generally trapezoidal profile, when viewed in elevation, and is open at both ends. At least one elongate recess is provided in the exterior surface of the body. Each recess follows a predetermined pathway within the exterior surface. At least one consumable protective rod is received into each elongate recess.

Abstract: Systems and methods for safe on-line pigging decoking of a coker furnace tubes and which also permits on-line spalling operations.

Abstract: A rotary or linear beverage bottle cleaning machine configured to clean beverage bottles disposed upside-down which machine includes apparatus for cleaning rotary or linear beverage bottle cleaning machine in a filling plant and rotary or linear container cleaning machine configured to clean containers with apparatus for cleaning the container cleaning machine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A gravity induced soil remediation system for filtering waste material from a waste stream includes an upstream trench member defining an interior area. A first distribution conduit is situated in the interior area and has an inlet in communication with the waste stream and an outlet extending downstream from the upstream trench member. The first distribution conduit has a negative elevation angle between the inlet and the outlet such that the waste stream flows downwardly therebetween by the natural force of gravity. The first distribution conduit is perforated to allow a first portion of the waste stream therein to pass therethrough. The upstream trench member includes sand and carbon filter media situated in the interior area of the upstream trench member proximate the first distribution conduit to extract waste material from the first portion of the waste stream. Subsequent downward elevation trench member are connected to the first.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and a system for treating a mass of contaminated media using ammonia. The methods include determining the amount of ammonia required for treatment using various calculation methods and combining the ammonia with air or another carrier gas to create a gas mixture. The methods and system utilize at least one injection well inserted into the contaminated media to deliver the gas mixture over a period ranging from approximately 1 week to approximately 8 weeks.

Abstract: A disassembly apparatus and a method for changing at least one cylinder and/or a cluster of a laterally supported 6-high roll stand. The disassembly apparatus includes: a handling frame, including a positioning and moving device for moving and positioning same; a mobile shuttle capable of moving over the frame, wherein the shuttle includes an extraction device which can be moved by a moving member and which can disassemble the roll stand or assemble a cluster and/or a lateral supporting cylinder on it. The extraction device includes an upper crossbeam rigidly connected, via a movable strut, to a lower crossbeam. Each of the crossbeams have, at each of their ends, a movable gripping plate including at least one locking bolt. The gripping plates of a single crossbeam are configured to grip at least one cluster and/or at least one lateral supporting cylinder by actuating the locking bolt.

Abstract: A control device for a rolling plant, which is capable of reducing the pouring amount of cooling water by pouring cooling water at timing of high cooling efficiency when a material being rolled is cooled, and thereby being capable of saving the energy consumption. The control device includes a plurality of rolling stands that are arranged in tandem on a rolling line to roll the material being rolled of a metallic material conveyed on the rolling line, and inter-stand cooling systems that are provided between the plurality of rolling stands to pour cooling water onto the conveyed material being rolled. The inter-stand cooling systems are configured so that the pouring amount of cooling water poured from the inter-stand cooling system positioned on the upstream side on the rolling line is larger, and the pouring amount of cooling water poured from the inter-stand cooling system positioned on the downstream side is smaller.

Abstract: The invention enhances a cooling effect on a press die for hot press. A lower die includes a first base, a second base mounted on the first base and having an opening in the center, a support table provided in the opening of the second base, and a die portion detachably mounted on the support table and including die pieces. The die portion is divided in die pieces disposed adjoining each other, and cold water pipes are provided in the die pieces respectively. The cold water pipes are bent in a U shape and inserted in the die pieces respectively, and extended downward from the lower ends of the die pieces respectively. The cold water pipes have cooling water injection ends and cooling water ejection ends in a space between the first base and the support table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a press forming method press forming a workpiece between a die and a punch, while pushing the punch into the die by means of a relative motion of the die and the punch, the method includes: producing an intermediate molding (100B) having ridges (100d) formed in predetermined parts of the workpiece, and then press forming the intermediate molding (100B) into a final shape, to thereby substantially thicken and work-harden the predetermined parts of the workpiece.

Abstract: A sheet molding device contains: a base, a mold, and at least one spray nozzle. The base includes a forming zone and a removing zone. The mold includes a molding part, an insolation washer, and a sealing part. The molding part has a peripheral rib, a die cavity, and a first heater. The insolation washer has a melting point higher a sheet, and the insolation washer is connected with a top surface of the peripheral rib and its top surface is higher than the peripheral rib. The sealing part has an outlet connecting with a high-pressure gas supply unit via an air pipe and has a second heater. The molding part and the sealing part are connected together in the forming zone, and after blow molding the sheet, the sealing part is moved toward the removing zone. Furthermore, the at least one spray nozzle is arranged in the removing zone.

Abstract: An iron core-producing method of the invention includes at least the step of blanking an iron core T from a strip W in such a manner that a longitudinal direction of the substantially linear iron core T is inclined relative to a direction of a width of the strip W. An iron core-producing apparatus of the invention for blanking a substantially linear iron core T from a strip W includes at least a punch disposed such that its longitudinal direction is inclined relative to a direction of a width of the strip W, and a die 13 which is provided beneath the punch, and is disposed such that its longitudinal direction is inclined relative to the direction of the width of the strip W.