Abstract: A cabin supply duct of an air conditioning and temperature control system including a first tubular body having an inlet, an outlet, an inner surface, an outer surface, and a longitudinal axis. A diameter of the inner surface at the first inlet being about 8.404±0.002 inches (21.346±0.005 centimeters). A second tubular body having an inlet, an outlet, an inner surface, an outer surface, and a longitudinal axis. A diameter of the outer surface of the second tubular body at the inlet being about 8.641±0.015 inches (21.948±0.038 centimeters). The inner surface of the second tubular body being fluidly connected to the inner surface of the first tubular body at the outlet of the second tubular body. The longitudinal axis of the first tubular body being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second tubular body.

Abstract: A method of controlling an outlet temperature of a heat exchanger of an aircraft includes operating an air cycle machine at a first operating speed. The air cycle machine is operatively coupled to an air cycle machine bypass valve at a first position. The air cycle machine is fluidly connected to a first heat exchanger disposed adjacent to a second heat exchanger. In response to a second heat exchanger outlet temperature less than a second heat exchanger outlet temperature threshold while the aircraft is operating at an altitude less than an altitude threshold, the method moves the air cycle bypass valve from the first position toward a second position.

Abstract: A rotary blade includes a blade body, one or more heater elements, and a temperature sensing circuit. The one or more heater elements are connected to the blade body. The temperature sensing circuit is in thermal communication with the blade body and is electrically isolated from the one or more heater elements for determining actual temperature of the rotary blade independent of operation of the one or more heater elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a de-icing device for at least one surface portion (8) of a rotor blade (1) liable to be covered with a layer of ice. The device includes: at least one first heating device adapted to permit detachment of at least part of the layer of ice, as well as at least one second heating device including heating elements extending facing only part of the surface portion so as to circumscribe at that location closed-contour zones of the surface portion. The heating elements of the second heating device are adapted to cause breaking of the ice depending on the thickness of the layer of ice, and the first heating device extends at least partly facing the inside of the closed-contour zones.

Abstract: A connection box assembly configured to connect an evacuation slide actuation cable of an evacuation slide actuation system to an evacuation slide inflation system is provided. The connection box assembly comprises a connection box, a connection box lid coupled to the connection box and configured to slide between an open position and a closed position, and a connection box slider disposed within the connection box. The connection box slider is positioned to receive a first cable end of the evacuation slide actuation cable when the connection box lid is in the open position. The connection box lid in the closed position closes the connection box to retain and seal the connection box slider and the first cable end inside the connection box assembly.

Abstract: An engine cowling, including at least one cowling part, at least one door element and at least one hinge, wherein the hinge fixates the door element at the first cowling part in an openable and closable manner, wherein the hinge can be adjusted in a three-dimensional manner in a first direction, a second direction and a third direction in order to change a relative position of the door element with respect to the first cowling part.

Abstract: A propulsion unit for an aircraft is provided. The propulsion unit includes a stationary unit having at least one cowl pivotally mounted on an axis collinear with a longitudinal axis of the propulsion unit between an operating position or a maintenance position allowing access to the turbojet engine for regular maintenance operations and irregular maintenance operations. The maintenance position for irregular maintenance operations includes an opening angle of the cowl that is greater than the opening angle of the cowl to carry out regular maintenance operations. The propulsion unit further includes at least one cylinder and at least one safety connecting rod secured to the cowl and stationary unit.

Abstract: An engine cowling, comprising a housing part, at least one door element, and a hinge, wherein the hinge fixates the door element at the housing part in an openable and closable manner, wherein the hinge includes a first hinge element, a second hinge element and a bolt, and wherein the hinge includes an adjustment device that can be adjusted in such a manner that a relative position of the door element to the housing part can be altered.

Abstract: A helicopter includes a tail rotor, a primary drive system operatively connected to the tail rotor, and a secondary drive system operative connected to the tail rotor. The secondary drive system is configured to supplement torque provided to the tail rotor by the primary drive system. Related tail rotor drive systems and methods of applying torque to tail rotors are also described.

Abstract: An auxiliary power unit inlet assembly includes an inlet duct having a first end and a second end. The auxiliary power unit inlet assembly further includes a door associated with the second end of the inlet duct. The door moves between a first position and a second position. The door closes the second end of the inlet duct when in the first position and permits air to enter the second end of the inlet duct when in the second position. The auxiliary power unit inlet assembly further includes a sound absorbing component mounted to the door and disposed proximate the inlet duct. The sound absorbing component is positioned at a location on the door such that a noise generated by the auxiliary power unit will directly impinge on the sound absorbing component.

Abstract: An aircraft includes a bleed supply architecture, a nose section, a central section, and a rear section, a pneumatic system for supplying compressed bleed air to the different aircraft systems, a bleed supply for providing bleed air to the pneumatic system, and an auxiliary power unit. The aircraft additionally includes an electric powered load compressor coupled to the pneumatic system for providing bleed air to said pneumatic system. The auxiliary power unit is adapted for feeding electric power to the load compressor. The load compressor and the pneumatic system are installed at the same central section of the aircraft to reduce pressure losses.

Abstract: Collision warning systems, collision warning devices, and methods of operating collision warning systems are disclosed herein. A collision warning system includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of proximity sensors and a computer device. The plurality of proximity sensors are configured to mount on an aircraft and to generate a proximity signal. The computer device is communicatively coupled with the plurality of proximity sensors and is configured to determine a location in which the collision warning system is located, where the location includes at least one of a country and a region. The computer device is further configured to select an active linguistic profile based on the location, where the active linguistic profile includes at least one of a language and a dialect. The computer device is yet further configured to alert ground crew of potential collisions using the active linguistic profile and based on the proximity signal.

Abstract: A case body of a fan case in a jet engine is formed by use of a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Metal rings are respectively attached to a leading edge and a trailing edge of the case body. The metal rings are electrically connected together by a conductive cable. Both of the metal rings and the conductive cable constitute a path of a lightning current.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lighting unit for an aircraft interior having a floor with a baseplate fastenable to structure of the aircraft, and having a receiving region that faces away from the structure in a fastened state. An OLED light source having one or more OLEDs is arranged in the receiving region. The lighting unit also has a lens arranged on a side of the OLED light source facing away from the baseplate, and a frame mechanically retained in the receiving region by plug contacts such that the OLED light source and the lens are fastened in the receiving region. The plug contacts include electrical and mechanical contacts, wherein the OLEDs are supplied with electricity by at least one controllable driver, and wherein the contacts supply electricity to the OLED light source.

Abstract: An illumination system for a kiteboarding kite that senses the position and orientation of the kite with respect to a rider and directs a beam of light at the rider's path. The illumination system is battery powered and mounted to a kiteboarding kite with an inflated leading edge. A processor executed program analyzes data from several sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers, in order to quickly adjust the direction of a spotlight and avoid shining light into the rider's eyes. In addition, the illumination system may also illuminate the rider directly or areas of the kite.

Abstract: A gimbal comprises a carrying plate, a quick release assembly detachably mounted on the carrying plate and configured to detachably mount the gimbal on an unmanned aerial vehicle, and an angle adjusting mechanism rotatably disposed on the carrying plate and configured to connect with a load and to drive the load to rotate. The quick release assembly and the angle adjusting mechanism are arranged side by side on the carrying plate.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of assessing health of two or more components includes receiving, from an aircraft, a plurality of flight measurements, the aircraft comprising a first component and a second component. At least two flight regimes that the aircraft operated in at the same time are identified. The at least two flight regimes comprise a first flight regime and a second flight regime. One of the first flight regime and the second flight regime is assigned to the first component based on where the first flight regime and the second regime are located within a prioritized list of flight regimes associated with the first component. One of the first flight regime and the second flight regime is assigned to the second component based on where the first flight regime and the second regime are located within a prioritized list of flight regimes associated with the second component.

Abstract: A method of producing an assembly tool (60) for assembling an assembly (6), the method comprising: providing at least a portion of a jig frame (62); fixing support plates (65) to the jig frame (62); machining the one or more support plates (65) such that a surface of each of the support plates (65) lies in a common plane (130); positioning the jig frame (62) such that the machined surfaces of the support plates (65) contact with a supporting surface (138); fixing pickup device mounting plates (140a, 140b) to the jig frame (62); machining, with respect to the supporting surface (138), the pickup device mounting plates (140a, 140b) such that a surface of each mounting plate (140a, 40b) has a respective predetermined position and orientation with respect to the supporting surface (138); and fixing, to the machined surfaces of the mounting plates (140a, 140b), a respective pickup device (66-72).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an airplane ground deicing installation that minimizes the impact of deicing operations on the airport during icing conditions. The installation does not require alteration of a normal taxi pattern and can be performed as quickly as the average separation time between take-offs. The installation allows modification of its shape to adapt to the contour of almost all types of commercial passengers airplanes operating from major airports, and simultaneously deices large surfaces of the airplane. Deicing and anti-icing fluids are applied to airplane surfaces from nozzles positioned in close proximity to the airplane's surface.

Abstract: An active tie rod for retaining and releasing appendages without shock is provided. The device comprises: a fixed base, a tie rod extending along an axis between two ends, a mechanism fastened to the base and temporarily retaining a first end of the tie rod, operating the mechanism to release the tie rod from the base, an end piece fastened to a second end of the tie rod, at least one appendage temporarily retained between the base and the end piece, a component disposed between the mechanism and the end piece, and an actuator of the component to modify a characteristic dimension of the component along the axis between two values, the component producing a tension in the tie rod for the first of the two values and the tension in the tie rod being reduced for a second of the two values.

Abstract: Provided is a method of comparing satellite attitude control performances, the method including generating, by a controller, a satellite task execution command, receiving, by an input and output (I/O) unit, a result of a simulation performed on a satellite attitude control by a satellite attitude control simulator based on the satellite task execution command, and transmitting, by the I/O unit, the satellite task execution command to a satellite based on the result of the simulation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved door system for a satellite deployer for storing, transporting, and deploying space payloads, as well as the method of its use. The satellite deployer's door system as described herein allows for increased efficiency due to the configuration of the mechanical structures used in the satellite deployment process.

Abstract: A device for the hold-down and controlled release of space satellites installed on launchers and loads installed on space satellites, includes a blocking member made up of segments radially displaceable from a mutually approached retaining position to a mutually spaced-apart release position of a connecting screw. In order to control the radial displacement of the segments between the retaining position and the release position there are provided a rotatable element coaxial with the blocking member, an articulated mechanism which operatively connects the rotatable element with the segments of the blocking member, and linear motors for driving the controlled rotation of the rotatable element and, through the articulated mechanism, the simultaneous displacement of the segments of the blocking member.

Abstract: A pasta dosing machine is described, comprising at least one channel for roughing the pasta, provided with first dosing means, a first basket for collecting the dosed pasta and a device adapted to weigh the pasta collected in said first basket, at least one channel for finishing the pasta, provided with second dosing means, and a further basket for collecting the pasta unloaded from said first basket and from said finishing channel, and a further device adapted to weigh the pasta collected in said further basket.

Abstract: A former assembly for forming and fabricating bags from flexible sheet material is provided. The former assembly can include a base plate having an aperture that extends from a first surface to a second surface thereof. A bracing post can be attached to the base plate on the first surface proximate the aperture. An annular space can be formed between the tube and the base plate. The annular space can be sized for the passage of the flexible sheet material.

Abstract: The apparatus and method for packaging coiled materials uses vacuum to draw the free end of a packaging sleeve through the open coil core, which may have a single line. A trolley lifts the coil to align its open core with a hollow mandrel, and passes the coil over the mandrel. The trolley is lowered to expose the coil circumference for packaging. Suction is applied through the mandrel to draw the free end of the sleeve through the coil core. Another apparatus includes two parallel input lines and a mandrel workstation translating therebetween and pivoting to transfer coils to an orthogonal output line. Another apparatus includes a stationary suction source having a flexible suction hose and suction canister extending therefrom. The canister is applied to the coil core to draw the free end of the sleeve therethrough.

Abstract: A pallet threading apparatus comprising a directional handle; a flexible rod having a first end and a second end; a football shaped head member having a top portion and bottom portion, the top portion including a longitudinal slot; the directional handle is attached to the first end and the football shaped head member is attached to the second end; a cleat element positioned in the longitudinal slot, the cleat element comprising a pair of side walls having a plurality of oppositely opposed teeth for retaining a section of strapping material.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a tool and a tool setting management system and method. The tool setting management system of the present disclosure is configured to pair with the tool of the present disclosure to change how the tool can function.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (1) for producing portion packets (2) of a smokeless tobacco product or non-tobacco snuff product, comprising a forming arrangement (3) configured to form portion packets of the product from a supply of product material, a packaging arrangement (4) configured to fold and seal a packaging material (5) around the portion packets and comprising a unit for transversal sealing (11), a sensor member (12, 13) configured to generate information useful for identifying defect portion packets during operation of the device, a rejection system (7) configured to reject selected portion packets during operation of the device, and a control system (8) configured to receive the information generated by the sensor member and to control the rejection system.

Abstract: In a method for producing a collection (20) of pre-products by inserting a first pre-product (1) into a second pre-product (3), it is provided according to the invention that a first pre-product (1) and a second pre-product (3) are provided, wherein the second pre-product (3) has a wrapping fold (4) with a fold inner side (5). The second pre-product (3) is conveyed into an insertion position, in which the second pre-product (3) is opened and faces with the fold inner side (5) toward the first pre-product (1). The first pre-product (1) is conveyed into the opened second pre-product (3) and against the fold inner side (5) so as to form the collection (20), the second pre-product (3) assumes the conveying direction of the first pre-product (1), and the collection (20) is provided for further processing.

Abstract: A sealing bar assembly for a packaging machine includes a mounting frame, first and second sealing bar carriages carried by the mounting frame, at least one of the first and second sealing bars being movable with respect to the mounting frame, first and second sealing bars mounted, respectively, to the first and second sealing bar carriages and movable therewith, the first and second bars including, respectively, first and second opposed sealing surfaces, at least a first electromagnet assembly arranged adjacent to the first sealing bar, and a controller configured to selectively energize the first electromagnet assembly to move the first and second opposed sealing surfaces into and out of engagement across a web of packaging material passing therebetween.

Abstract: A heat-shrinking furnace for forming bundles of products wrapped in a heat-shrinkable film and defining at least one channel for advancement of the bundles along an advancement direction, and including: an inlet fed by the bundle of products in succession one after the other, the products being tunnel-wrapped in a loose manner by the heat-shrinkable film to identify two lateral openings orthogonal to the advancement direction; an outlet for release of the bundles of products wrapped in a compact manner by the heat-shrinked film; a heater operating between the inlet and outlet for making heat-shrinking of the film on the products; and wherein in an intermediate position between the inlet and the outlet the furnace includes a mechanism for temporarily holding the heat-shrinkable film spaced apart from the products at the lateral openings during heat shrinking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shrink multilayer face film and a label produced thereof. According to an embodiment the multilayer face film comprises a core layer including: propylene random copolymer(s) or propylene terpolymer(s); and polyolefin elastomer(s), polyolefin plastomer(s), or olefin block copolymer(s); and a first skin layer and a second skin layer comprising at least 80 wt. % of cyclic polymer(s). The invention further relates to a method for providing a shrink multilayer face film and a method for labelling of an item.

Abstract: Label constructions and labeled containers are described which exhibit reduced label defects. The label constructions can be applied relatively soon after manufacture of the container and thereby avoid a requirement of storing containers for pre-designated dwell times. Also described are related methods of eliminating or at least reducing the occurrence of label defects by use of the label constructions and techniques of selecting the label constructions.

Abstract: A single-layer hollow container includes: a resin composition that is formed of 60 to 90% by mass of polyolefin, 2 to 35% by mass of meta-xylylene group-containing polyamides, and 5 to 30% by mass of modified polyolefin. The meta-xylylene group-containing polyamides are dispersed insularly in the polyolefin, and in a case where each of a vertical length and a horizontal length of the meta-xylylene group-containing polyamide in an initial state is 1, the vertical length of the meta-xylylene group-containing polyamide in the hollow container ranges from 3.3 to 15.8 and the horizontal length ranges from 0.5 to 2.0.

Abstract: A military canteen has a wide mouth dimensioned neck or spout for drinking or pouring liquid therefrom, the wide mouth nature allowing for relatively easy service access into the internal cavity of the canteen body. A first flat bottom cap is threadably to the neck for sealing the opening of the neck. A second cap is threadably attached to the neck in place of the first cap, the second cap has an NBC adapter located thereon. A lanyard has a first ring that encircles the neck and is pressed toward shoulders of the canteen body whenever either the first cap or the second cap is attached to the neck. The lanyard has a second ring that either frictionally attaches to a raised portion on a top of the first cap or encircles the NBC adapter of the second cap.

Abstract: A foamed and stretched plastic bottle having, in the body portion thereof, a foamed region in which foamed cells are distributed, wherein, in at least a portion of the foamed region, the lengths of the foamed cells in the axial direction of the bottle are so distributed as to gradually decrease as the positions of the foamed cells shift from the outer surface side of the body portion toward the central portion thereof and then gradually increase as their positions shift from the central portion thereof toward the inner surface side thereof. The foamed and stretched plastic bottle of the invention exhibits excellent light-shielding property.

Abstract: Polymeric container includes a base defining a support surface and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall has at least a first contact portion extending about a perimeter of the sidewall. The sidewall includes a raised surface pattern at a select area proximate the first contact portion. The raised surface pattern includes a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the sidewall and having an outer surface. Each protrusion is spaced apart from adjacent protrusions within the selected area, and a shortest distance between each protrusion and any of the adjacent protrusions is less than a greatest surface dimension of the outer surface of each protrusion.

Abstract: A container of paper or paper-like material, having a sleeve and having a bottom and/or a cover, wherein the bottom and/or cover and the sleeve are connected in substantially liquid-tight fashion in the region of a bottom skirt and/or cover skirt. The sleeve is composed of a sheetlike blank, and wherein regions adjoining a first side edge and adjoining a second side edge, situated opposite the first side edge, of the blank are laid one on top of the other so as to form an overlapping side seam and connected to one another by material-bonding engagement, wherein at least the region adjoining the first side edge forms a step which is offset relative to the rest of the blank.

Abstract: Containers that are capable of transitioning from a collapsed configuration to an uncollapsed configuration. The containers, when in a collapsed configuration, may have a relatively low profile. When in an uncollapsed configuration, the containers can function as receptacles for receiving solids or liquids. Some containers can be manufactured by folding a foldable sheet that includes a plurality of openings.

Abstract: A method for providing crease lines to a packaging material having a bulk layer is provided. The method comprises arranging the material to be creased between an elastic anvil and a pressing tool having at least one protrusive ridge facing the anvil, and pressing the ridge towards the anvil such that the packaging material will be subject to an imprint, whereby the width of the imprint is continuously increasing as the ridge is pressed against the anvil.

Abstract: A handle structure (H) for a carton having a handle panel (12, 20) includes a strap member integrally conjoined with the handle panel and extending substantially between the opposing end edges (21a, 21c, 29a, 29c) of the handle panel. The strap member has opposing strap edges substantially disjoined from the handle panel and includes a substantially centrally disposed grip region (HI, H2). A severance line segment (65a, 67a) is disposed proximate each corner of the handle panel and extends from a first end point proximate that corner to a second end point proximate the grip region such that when force (F) normal to the plane of the handle panel is exerted upon the grip region, the strap member is flexed substantially outwardly of the plane to a biased position above the plane. The handle structure further includes a pair of first and second fold lines (79a, 77a) extending from each severance line segment and converging towards the adjacent corner of the handle panel.

Abstract: A shipping container convertible into a display configuration at a point of sale comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, side walls and end walls all of which are foldably joined to one another to form an interior space to receive product having a predetermined height. Each of the respective side walls includes a respective pair of spaced apart slots formed therein. Each of the end walls includes a respective minor top flap being foldably joined thereof. The respective minor top flaps include a pair of locking tabs each of which is engaged with the corresponding slots. A headspace is formed within the interior space of the container so as to compensate for the height of the products when the container is flipped on its side for displaybility at the point of sale and permits a user to remove product from various layers of containers stacked upon one another.

Abstract: A simplified lockable box which can be disassembled and assembled as required is described. The box (10) comprises at least three sidewalls (30, 60, 90), a base (20), a lid (40), and at least three removably insertable side locking rods (100), wherein the base (20) and at least one sidewall (60) comprise base connection means (26, 21) for releasably connecting the at least one sidewall (60) with the base (20), and each sidewall (30, 60, 90) comprises side connection means (61, 71) arranged to accept the insertion of a side locking rod (100), such that with the box (10) at least partially assembled each side locking rod (100) releasably retains two adjacent sidewalls (30, 60, 90) together, and wherein the box (10) is arranged such that with the lid (40) in the closed position the side locking rods (100) are prevented from being removed.

Abstract: A pallet includes an integral single unitary body that may include first and second outer runners continuously extending along first and second outer sides of the pallet from a third side of the pallet to a fourth opposite side of the pallet. Each of the first and second outer runners may include an elongate upwardly facing channel, a bottom wall having an upper surface forming a floor of the channel, sidewalls upwardly extending from the bottom wall and diverging from one another, side wall lips outwardly extending from the sidewalls, end walls upwardly extending from the bottom wall and diverging from one another, end wall lips outwardly extending from the end walls and end wall skirts extending downwardly from and hanging from the end wall lips. At least one deck portion is between the first and second outer runners.

Abstract: An organizer including a base member, a continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the base member and a lid member connectable to the continuous sidewall, the lid member including: an inner member, an outer member connected to the inner member, a plurality of notches arranged within the inner member and a first resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between the plurality of notches and a stackable organizer assembly including the organizer.

Abstract: A configurable container-support frame is disclosed. The frame includes at least two sections, each section including at least three substantially parallel telescoping members, each connected to two other members by a cross member that is substantially perpendicular to the telescoping members. The telescoping members of one section telescopically engage with the telescoping members of at least one other section and the engaged sections define a configurable volume. The frame may be disposed within an existing container, such as a bag or a box, to improve the protective capabilities of that container. Or the frame may be integrated with a surface, such as a fabric, to create a configurable container with improved protective capabilities over the surface alone.

Abstract: A portable storage container with a ground anchor device includes a storage container having a main body that defines an internal cavity. The storage container transitions between an open and closed configuration, and further includes a locking mechanism. The ground anchor secures the storage container onto the surface of the ground, and includes an upper shaft that is interposed between a handle and an auger. The ground anchor components are removably secured together, and each can be stored within the internal cavity of the storage container when disassembled.

Abstract: A beverage can handle includes a first arm having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a protrusion for supporting a first lip of a beverage can. The protrusion is shaped for inhibiting slippage of the first lip of the beverage can off of the protrusion. The beverage can handle also includes a second arm that is slideably coupled to the first arm and extendable from a storage position to an extended position relative to the first end of the first arm. The second arm has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a groove for releasably mating with a second lip of the beverage can when in the extended position. The groove is shaped for inhibiting slippage of the second lip of the beverage can out of the groove when the second arm is in the extended position.

Abstract: A roll of heat sealable bags having markings on the bags to indicate the weight of a portion of bag material located between any two markings. A user can cut off any desired length of the roll to form a customized bag of a desired size. The user can then quickly determine the weight of the customized bag by visual inspection of the number of markings on the bag. After filling the bag with items to be packaged, the markings allow the user to determine an accurate weight of the contents of the bag by weighing the filled bag and subtracting the weight of the bag material from the overall weight of the bag plus contents.