Abstract: Material transfer trailers including an elongate chassis, and a longitudinally extending conveyor for transferring material to a desired location, the conveyor being supported by the chassis and including a main portion mounted to the chassis, the main portion having a lower end and an upper end opposite the lower end, an extension portion including a link end moveably mounted to the upper end of the fixed portion and a discharge end opposite the link end, wherein the extension portion is configured to move between an extended position and a stowed position. In some examples, the main portion is fixedly mounted to the chassis. In some examples, the extension portion is pivotally mounted to the main portion. In some examples, the conveyor defines a void to receive a rear-mounted projection of a receiving vehicle.

Abstract: A conveyor capacity control system includes a conveyor operative to receive granular material at a conveyor intake thereof and convey same to a conveyor discharge with a conveying device at a conveyor flow rate up to a maximum conveyor flow rate, and a granular material container with a container discharge opening oriented to discharge granular material from the granular material container into the conveyor intake, and a discharge gate movable to control a size of the container discharge opening. A flow rate control processor is operative to determine the maximum conveyor flow rate and detect when a discharge flow rate of granular material from the container discharge opening into the conveyor intake is greater than or less than the maximum conveyor flow rate, and increase or decrease the discharge flow rate to substantially coincide with the maximum conveyor flow rate. A hoist control is also provided for a truck box.

Abstract: A self-biasing conveyor belt scraper for a conveyor belt trained around a sprocket includes a base mounted on a shaft below the sprocket and a tapering scraper tip extending from the base. The top of the base contacts the conveyor belt at a first location. The conveyor belt pushes against the top of the base to bias the tapering scraper tip into contact with the conveyor belt at a second location.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of transferring discrete articles between a transfer assembly and an apparatus comprising a head. The transfer assembly comprises a frame defining a first rotation axis and a transfer member comprising a transfer surface configured to receive one of the discrete articles. The method comprises rotating the transfer member of the transfer assembly about the first rotation axis at a substantially constant angular velocity, maintaining the transfer surface at a substantially constant minimum distance away from a surface of the head at a point of discrete article transfer, and rotating the head of the apparatus about a second rotation axis at a plurality of angular velocities. A first angular velocity of the head is substantially constant at the point of discrete article transfer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of transferring discrete articles from a transfer assembly to an apparatus comprising a head. The transfer assembly comprises a frame defining a first rotation axis and a transfer member. The method comprises rotating the transfer member about the first rotation axis and maintaining a transfer surface of the transfer member at a substantially constant minimum distance away from a surface of the head at a point of discrete article transfer. The transfer surface is moved at a first substantially constant tangential velocity at the point of discrete article transfer. The method further comprises rotating the head of the apparatus about a second rotation axis. The surface of the head is moved at a second substantially constant tangential velocity at the point of discrete article transfer. The second tangential velocity of the head is greater than the first tangential velocity of the transfer surface.

Abstract: A device for the sorted feeding of a packaging machine for bottles, which comprises elements for feeding the bottles to a carousel provided with receptacles, and comprises pickup star conveyors, each receptacle of the carousel being provided with a lever that is connected to a device for moving the lever between a first position for locking a bottle and a second, open position that allows the exit of the bottle toward a pickup star conveyor, the elements for moving the lever being actuated by a cam arranged at the position at which a bottle is accommodated in the corresponding receptacle and by a motor, which is activated by a signal that arrives from the lane connected to the pickup star conveyor that lacks a bottle.

Abstract: A component having a rectangular parallelepiped shape where the component includes a pair of rectangular end surfaces which are opposite to each other and four side surfaces which connect the end surfaces to each other is stored in a cavity which penetrates between main surfaces of a conveyance member, and the conveyance member is moved relative to a base. Along with the relative movement of the conveyance member, the component having the end surface brought into contact with a reference surface has the end surface brought into contact with an inclined surface of an engaging groove and is inclined.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) for transporting plate-type objects such as insulating-glass blanks (20), for example from the discharge point (10) of a sealing station into a storage area formed by harp racks (30) and/or bearing blocks (40), the device having a suction field (2) that can be attached to the insulating-glass blank (20). The lower edge of the suction field (2) is provided with supporting fingers (7) which support, from below, the insulating-glass blank (20) that is held by the suction field (2), and the supporting fingers (7) can be pivoted into their active positions independently of one another. Once an insulating-glass blank (20) has been deposited in a harp rack (30) or on a bearing block (40), the supporting fingers (7) are pivoted back into their standby position, such that the suction field (2) can be moved out of the harp rack (30) or the bearing block (40).

Abstract: A pneumatic bottle delivery system for transporting pharmaceutical bottles from a main shared storage “hopper” or storage bins to several individual locations as needed. A network of sensors and control gates detect and distribute the flow of bottles to individual locations dependent upon the bottle queue at each location.

Abstract: A slider moving in a sliding direction between first and second positions shifts a second path-defining member, relative to a first path-defining member, between first and second states. A pair of movable members each disposed on a corresponding side of a slider in a width direction is movable individually in the sliding direction to shift between third and fourth states. The movable members, when both in the third state, position the slider to the first position and, when both in the fourth state, position the slider to the second position. Each movable member supports a corresponding widthwise end of the slider immovably in the sliding direction and movably in the width direction. A support frame supporting the second path-defining member supports a widthwise central portion of the slider movably in the sliding direction and rotatably on a plane parallel to the sliding direction and the width direction.

Abstract: A sheet feeding device includes a sheet feeding tray, a first moving assembly, and a second moving assembly. The sheet feeding tray accommodates a sheet. The first moving assembly moves the sheet feeding tray in a sheet feeding direction. The second moving assembly moves the sheet feeding tray in a direction intersecting with the sheet feeding direction.

Abstract: A reel-up for reeling of a fiber web (W) around a reel spool (15B) to form a parent roll (20B; 20A) by use of a reeling nip (N) between a reeling cylinder (10) of the reel-up and the parent roll (20B) under reeling, has a primary reeling position and a secondary reeling position. The reel-up (10) has the reeling cylinder (10), substantially horizontal guides (14) and for each end of the reel spool (15A; 15B), loading arms (12,13; 16,17) and carriages (18) and the primary reeling position is fixed.

Abstract: A tension station can include a single brake device configured to provide tension to multiple webs, a nip roller configured to nip the multiple webs to a component of the brake device, a tension transducer idler configured to support the multiple webs and to provide tension information indicative of tension of one or more of the multiple webs, and a controller configured to receive the tension information, to compare the tension information to set point information, and to provide a command signal to the brake device;

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming station for forming an image on the basis of image information; a top plate portion provided in an upper portion and including a stacking surface having a length in a predetermined direction longer than a length of a short side of a maximum size sheet on which the image forming station is capable of forming the image and shorter than a length of a long side of the maximum size sheet; a wall portion projected upwardly at a position of one end portion with respect to the predetermined direction of the top plate portion and provided with a wall surface inclined so as to form an obtuse angle between itself and the stacking surface of the top plate portion; and a connecting portion having a curved surface configured to connect the stacking surface and the wall surface with each other.

Abstract: An image forming system comprises an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a sheet and a sheet processing apparatus for performing binding processing on a sheet bundle formed of a plurality of sheets having formed the image. The sheet processing apparatus performs binding processing by a stapler on the sheet bundle placed on an intermediate tray and an opening. The image forming apparatus controls image forming preparation and timing of movement of the stapler in accordance with presence/absence of the sheet bundle on the opening, position of the stapler and timing to obtain an image forming instruction including binding processing.

Abstract: In order to enable a press-bound sheet bunch to be easily peeled away from press teeth, the present invention is to provide a sheet bunch processing apparatus with a needleless binding apparatus which includes a pair of press tooth members where a plurality of press teeth extending in a ridge-line direction is formed parallel, presses a part of a sheet bunch between the pair of press tooth members, and thereby performs press binding processing, and with a peeling mechanism which applies a force in a direction substantially parallel with the ridge-line direction of the press teeth to the sheet bunch, and thereby peels the sheet bunch subjected to the press binding processing away from the press teeth of the press tooth members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for allocating elevators of an elevator group to landing calls given in the elevator group, the elevator group having a control unit having a destination call control, which elevator control unit is connected to determining means for the prevailing traffic condition in the elevator group. Further the control unit comprises at least a first and second operating mode which are selected according to the prevailing traffic condition, wherein the first operating mode uses immediate call allocation of the elevators which includes the display of the allocated elevator on a destination operating panel immediately after having issued a landing call and wherein the second mode comprises the allocation of an elevator to a landing call before the arrival of the allocated elevator call to the landing where the landing call has been issued. The invention allows an adaption of destination control to different traffic situations.

Abstract: A brake for an elevator car includes a multiple of sequentially operated brake segments to control a timing and a rate of brake torque for deceleration of the elevator car.

Abstract: A method for operating an elevator installation, the installation including an elevator control device, uses a mobile radio to perform operator control actions for the elevator installation. The mobile radio receives relevant data allowing indirect access to the elevator installation initially in the form of an identification code that is transmitted continuously or regularly by a transmission unit associated with the elevator installation.

Abstract: An elevator system constructed in accordance to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an elevator car, a counterweight, a sheave assembly, a suspension rope, a compensation rope, a first optical sensor assembly and a controller. The suspension rope has a first suspension end coupled to the elevator car and a second suspension end coupled to the counterweight. The first compensation rope has a first compensation end coupled to the elevator car and a second compensation end coupled to the counterweight. The first optical sensor assembly can have a first optical sensor pair including a first emitter and a first receiver. The first emitter is configured to emit a first beam to be received by the first receiver. The first optical sensor pair is configured to detect interruption of the first beam by the first compensation rope. The controller controls movement of the elevator car based on the detected interruption.

Abstract: An emergency movement device for a lift has a mounting body attached to the lift and a pivoting body pivotally attached to the mounting body. A gear box with an output drive shaft for engaging a main drive of the lift is provided. The output drive shaft is movable in conjunction with the pivoting body. The pivoting body is movable between an engaging position in which the output drive shaft engages the main drive to allow for rotation of the main drive of the lift and a non-engaging position in which the output drive shaft is disconnected from the main drive. An input shaft is provided and has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the gear box to allow rotation of the input shaft which causes rotation of the output drive shaft. An input shaft support is positioned on the lift for providing support to the input shaft so that the input shaft is supported in a substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An elevator system includes a suspension traction device guided over at least one pulley and at least one counter pulley located adjacent to the pulley. The suspension traction device is guided between the pulley and the at least one counter pulley.

Abstract: An escalator/moving walkway modular truss is disclosed. Each module includes opposite sides including a lower profile and an upper profile, and vertical and diagonal beams placed between the lower profile and the upper profile. The lower profiles directly support an outer cladding of the escalator/moving walkway, and the upper profiles directly support balustrades and outer decking profiles of the escalator/moving walkway. Additionally, a method of assembling an escalator/moving walkway modular truss is disclosed, including the cold rolling of the profiles and the cold joining of vertical and diagonal beams between them.

Abstract: A hook with a latch and trigger mechanism assembly. The assembly includes a hook having a body and an open saddle. A latch is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. A finger handle extends from the body. A finger trigger entirely within a space between the finger handle and the body is movable between a closed rest position and a retracted position permitting movement of the latch to the open position.

Abstract: A device is provided for lifting equipment including a plurality of outwardly extending struts each of which includes a head portion and a root portion connected to the head portion; and a plurality of separate connection parts, the connection parts being capable of being connected at a first position and a second position to the head portion of the struts. The first position and the second position are located two respective sides of a central axis of the strut, so that the first position and the second position are respectively capable of bearing the gravity load of the equipment and balancing the stress loads which the struts incur when the equipment is lifted by the device.

Abstract: The flippers consist of a new type of flippers which operate as a rigid assembly in the usual operation thereof, but which elastically yield against impacts and overloads, recovering the usual operation afterwards. This flexibility is achieved by means of two ways, which exclusively affect the flipper itself, not the connection thereof with the spreader or the possible driving system thereof. Mainly: use of elastic materials and use of geometries which are stable against service loads but are readily deformed against impacts.

Abstract: A crane including an inner boom, an outer boom, a plurality of guide assemblies arranged along the length of the inner and outer boom and adapted for guiding a plurality of lines, and a multi-line material handling system including a first line having an outgoing portion extending to a sheave block, and an incoming portion returning from the sheave block to a supported anchor device, and a second line having an outgoing portion extending to the sheave block, and an incoming portion returning from the sheave block to the supported anchor device.

Abstract: A bed loader for loading game animals and other loads on a four-wheel recreational vehicles and more particularly, a bed loader mounted on a winch-equipped recreational vehicle with a roof and a bed for loading game animals onto the bed of the recreational vehicle. In a preferred embodiment the bed loader comprises a front guide, a top forward guide, and a top rear guide, and the bed loader is designed to operate with the winch comprised of a rotating drum and a winch line wound on the drum. The front guide, the top forward guide, and the top rear guide provide a guiding means guiding the winch line from the winch over the roof of the vehicle to a load at the rear of the vehicle allowing the winch line to attach to the game animal, and pull the game animal into the bed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A single drive three pivot fork lift truck includes a steering bridge, a steering motor that drives the steering bridge, and at least one rear wheel that is connected to the steering bridge. The forklift truck also includes a first sensor that senses rotational position of a steering wheel, a second sensor that senses rotation of the steering motor, and a controller that receives signals from the first sensor and second sensor and controls the steering motor. The forklift truck also includes a battery carried by the truck frame in a battery compartment located at the rear of the forklift truck, which can take the place of counterweight blocks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a forklift and a forklift control method. The forklift and the forklift control method according to the present disclosure may adjust a fork/mast inclination with reference to the coefficient of friction, and precedently and appropriately adjust a fork/mast inclination right before the forklift enters or exits from a slope by referring to geological information. Further, when a degree of danger is not decreased even when a fork/mast inclination is tilted backward to the largest extend, the forklift and the forklift control method according to the present disclosure may decrease a travelling speed of a vehicle by decreasing an output of the forklift or operating a brake, thereby remarkably decreasing the danger of the load falling.

Abstract: A system includes a detection device configured to transmit and receive one or more signals in a generally vertical direction above a vehicle. Additionally, the system may include a processing device configured to measure a time of flight associated with the transmission and receipt of the one or more signals in the generally vertical direction. A distance travelled by the one or more signals may be determined based, at least in part, on the measured time of flight, and the distance travelled may be compared with a threshold distance to determine an overhead clearance of the vehicle. In response to determining the overhead clearance, a vehicle system may be activated.

Abstract: The present application is directed towards the handling of laboratory test tubes. More particularly to a specialized laboratory device that enables manual opening, closing and capping of multiple test tubes with integral sealing caps. The Laboratory Test Tube Handling Device permits the user to perform multiple processes simultaneously more efficiently and rapidly than current practice.

Abstract: A dispensing funnel. The dispensing funnel and system comprise a generally trapezoidal hopper having an open slot along its bottom lip. Attached to the upper by of the hopper is a handle having an upper handle and side handle with a push button. The push button moves an actuating arm that covers the opening slot of the hopper through the use of a rod, spring stop, spring, and spring plate. A lower bracket having guard walls and funnel mounts is placed between the handle and the hopper that helps guide the actuating arm when in use. The dispensing funnel can be used in a method to cook by filling the hopper with a foodstuff, preferably grits, pushing the push button to allow a portion to escape the hopper into boiling water, and releasing the push button to prevent further foodstuff to exit the hopper. This allows for the controlled cooking of grits which prevents clumping and well as allows for more controlled cooking of foodstuff that require extra attention.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a housing, a first pouch, a cutting mechanism, a water source, and a pump. The housing has at least a first receptacle. The first pouch has a beverage content for seating in the first receptacle and has an opening area thereon for opening the pouch. The cutting mechanism for opening the first pouch in the opening area of the pouch in order to allow the contents thereof to evacuate from the pouch. The water source is coupled to the housing permitting water to mix with the contents of the pouch. The pump coupled to the water reservoir for transferring water from the water reservoir to the vicinity of the first receptacle such that water from the water reservoir mixes with the contents of the pouch. The opening area of the pouch permits cutting or slicing of the pouch with the cutting mechanism.

Abstract: A home beverage dispensing device for dispensing servings of a beverage, having a vessel for holding a volume of liquid. This vessel may be equipped with a refrigeration unit, or may be comprised of a removable pitcher that may be put in an external refrigerator. This invention is equipped with a radio communications controller to provide for the ability to communicate over radio frequencies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. A special disposable beverage cartridge or beverage pouch fits into the holder. This cartridge or pouch may have pressure rupturable seals or diaphragms and contain beverage concentrate. The mixing structure also receives the optionally chilled liquid from vessel for holding a volume of liquid, and ensures that the concentrate mixes with the liquid without contacting the walls of the mixing structure.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly, including a valve, a housing, a user interface, and a fitting to couple to a fluid source. The valve may include a first sensor detecting proper placement of the fluid container based on a magnetic material positioned at the bottom of the fluid container, a plunger having a plunger shaft coupled thereto, the plunger selectively placing the valve in fluid communication with the fluid container, and a solenoid coupled to the plunger shaft and moving the plunger shaft to transition the plunger between an open position and a closed position. The user interface may be coupled to the valve to enable selection of at least a fluid container size and a dispensing mode.

Abstract: A core coupling module for use with a dispenser system includes a plurality of sockets. Each of the plurality of sockets includes a socket fitting configured to couple to a compatible core fitting configuration. At least two of the plurality of sockets each include a socket fitting configured to couple to the same compatible core fitting configuration.

Abstract: A MEMS device and method for providing a MEMS device are disclosed. In a first aspect, the MEMS device comprises a first substrate and a second substrate coupled to the first substrate forming a sealed enclosure. A moveable structure is located within the sealed enclosure. An outgassing layer is formed on the first or second substrates and within the sealed enclosure. A first conductive layer is disposed between the moveable structure and the outgassing layer, wherein the first conductive layer allows outgassing species to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A protective cover for a micro-electro-mechanical system that has a low mass/area, preferably <3 gsm, most preferably <1 gsm.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component and a micromechanical component. The micromechanical component includes a sensor substrate and a cap situated thereon. For creating the cap, a plurality of openings is introduced into a cap substrate in a delimited area on the surface of the front side in the form of microperforations. The openings end in the cap substrate, i.e. they do not go all the way through the cap substrate and are therefore shallow. The cap substrate is then placed on the sensor substrate, whereby the front side of the cap substrate including the plurality of openings is directed toward the sensor substrate. A portion of the cap substrate is removed from its back side by back-thinning using a grinding process or another semiconductor process. The removal of the cap substrate material from the back side creates access to the openings.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package includes a substrate extending between a first pair of outer edges to define a length and a second pair of outer edges to define a width. A seal ring assembly is disposed on the substrate and includes at least one seal ring creating a first boundary point adjacent to at least one MEMS device and a second boundary point adjacent at least one of the outer edges. The package further includes a window lid on the seal ring assembly to define a seal gap containing the at least one MEMS device. The seal ring assembly anchors the window lid to the substrate at the second boundary point such that deflection of the window lid into the seal gap is reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicon-based component with at least one reduced contact surface which, formed from a method combining at least one oblique side wall etching step with a “Bosch” etch of vertical side walls, improves, in particular, the tribology of components formed by micromachining a silicon-based wafer.

Abstract: A method for producing olefins and synthesis gas comprising (a) introducing a reactant mixture to a reactor, wherein the reactant mixture comprises methane (CH4) and oxygen (O2), wherein the reactor is characterized by a reaction temperature of from about 700° C. to about 1,100° C.; (b) allowing at least a portion of the reactant mixture to react via an oxidative coupling of CH4 reaction to form a product mixture, wherein the product mixture comprises primary products and unreacted methane, wherein the primary products comprise C2+ hydrocarbons and synthesis gas, wherein the C2+ hydrocarbons comprise olefins, and wherein a selectivity to primary products is from about 70% to about 99%; and (c) recovering at least a portion of the product mixture from the reactor.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a method for extracting hydroxyapatite. The method includes washing fish scales with water, drying the washed fish scales, grinding the washed fish scales, mixing the ground fish scales with an ionic liquid, and centrifuging the mixture of the ground fish scales and the ionic liquid to collect a hydroxyapatite powder as a precipitate.

Abstract: Electrically conductive aerogel and methods of making the same are disclosed. A solution is provided. The solution is cured to form a polymer. The polymer is carbonized to form the conductive aerogel.

Abstract: A high-quality flame-resistant fiber and carbon fiber at low costs in preparing a flame-resistant fiber and a carbon fiber by efficiently performing a flame retardation process in a short time as compared with a conventional technology are described. [1] If a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) polymer is degenerated with an oxidizing agent containing a thiolate compound and a nitrogen atom in a polymer, and the degenerated polymer is formed into threads so as to prepare a flame-resistant PAN fiber. [2] A flame-resistant PAN fiber is prepared by degenerating a PAN precursor fiber in a solution including a thiolate compound and an oxidizing agent containing a nitrogen atom. The flame-resistant PAN fiber obtained by the preparation method is heated at 300° C. or more to 3000° C. or less, and, thus, a carbon fiber having an excellent mechanical strength can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are radically initiated process involving tris(trimethylsilyl)silane that are suitable for surface functionalization or formation of composite materials based on functionalized nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present describes an oxygen functionalized nanoflake (O-GNF), a stable nanofluid in which the graphene nanoflakes remain dispersed or in suspension free of surfactants, and the method of making the oxygen-functionalized nanoflake. The oxygen-functionalized graphene nanoflake (O-GNF and/or O—N-GNF) comprises a single-crystal graphene nanoflake of 5-20 atomic planes comprising a surface oxygen-functionalization, wherein the O-GNF comprise a degree of oxygen functionalization from about 6 to about 25 at. % oxygen by weight of the GNF with a preferred oxygen functionalization of about 14 at. % oxygen.

Abstract: Functionalized reduced graphene oxide (functionalized rGO), and a method of producing the same are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for producing graphene from graphene oxide in an environmentally friendly, cost effective and simple process, which uses microorganisms as a reducing agent to achieve the desired result. The systems and methods avoid the use of toxic or environmentally harmful reducing agents commonly used as reducing agents in the chemical reduction of GO to obtain graphene.