Abstract: A controller performs a positioning operation by driving an elevator motor before starting a paper feed operation using a paper feed roller unit. While the controller performs the paper feed operation using the paper feed roller unit after an upper limit sensor is brought into an on-state by the positioning operation, when the upper limit sensor is brought into an off-state, the controller performs a paper feed position following operation by driving the elevator motor to raise a paper feed tray until the upper limit sensor is brought into the on-state. The controller controls the elevator motor with setting a current limit in the positioning operation such that a current flowing to the elevator motor does not exceed a predetermined current limit value and controls the elevator motor without the current limit in the paper feed position following operation.

Abstract: There is provided with a feeding apparatus that feeds sheets to an apparatus serving as a feeding destination. A sheet storage unit stores the sheets and be able to be pulled out from the feeding apparatus. A stacking unit stacks the sheets. A detection unit detects a connected state and a separated state. A control unit places the sheet stacked on the stacking unit at the predetermined height when the detection unit detects the connected state. A control unit lowers the stacking unit so as to place the sheet at the predetermined height stacked on the stacking unit to a position lower than the predetermined height in accordance with detection of a change from the connected state to the separated state by the detection unit.

Abstract: A transport device stacks partial book blocks along a transport path formed of transfer paths, and includes: a first transfer path at a start of the transport device; a first separating element downstream of the first transfer path and upstream of a second transfer path; a second separating element downstream of the second transfer path and upstream of a processing machine that is operatively connected to the transport device; and a transition path which is arranged either upstream or downstream of the second separating element and within which a book block product that is to be introduced therein is transferable from a transport position where it is lying flat and into a transport position where it is guided standing up. At least one of the transfer paths is equipped with at least one sheet stack feed unit and/or at least one collator-feeder.

Abstract: A sheet conveying device, which is included in an image forming apparatus, includes a pair of rotary bodies configured to convey a sheet and correct a positional deviation of the sheet, a pair of downstream side sheet conveying bodies disposed downstream from the pair of rotary bodies in a sheet conveying direction and configured to convey the sheet, and a detector configured to detect separation of the pair of rotary bodies. The pair of rotary bodies moves the sheet by moving from a home position on a sheet conveyance passage through which the sheet passes. The pair of rotary bodies moves to the home position while the pair of downstream side sheet conveying bodies is conveying the sheet, in response to detection of the separation of the pair of rotary bodies by the detector.

Abstract: A sheet conveying device includable in an image forming apparatus that uses a method of conveying a conveyance target medium and a method of forming an image, includes a position detector, a position adjuster, and circuitry. The position detector is configured to detect a position of a conveyance target medium. Based on a detection of the position of the conveyance target medium by the position detector, the position adjuster moves in at least one of a width direction of the conveyance target medium and a rotation direction of the conveyance target medium within a plane of conveyance of the conveyance target medium and repeatedly adjusts the position of the conveyance target medium while conveying the conveyance target medium. The circuitry changes a conveying speed of the conveyance target medium, according to a change of the position of the conveyance target medium after adjusted by the position adjuster.

Abstract: A first roller conveys a sheet conveyed from a reversal roller. A first motor drives the reversal roller and the first roller. A one-way clutch restricts transfer of a driving force from the first motor to the first roller while the reversal roller is conveying a sheet in a first direction, and permits transfer of a driving force from the first motor to the first roller while the reversal roller is conveying a sheet in a second direction. A second and third rollers are provided on a downstream side of the first roller. A second motor drives the second roller and the third roller. A controller drives both of the first and second motors when resuming conveyance of a sheet conveyed on a duplex conveyance path after causing the sheet to wait abutting the second roller.

Abstract: A sheet conveying device, which is included in an image forming apparatus, includes a plurality of position detectors, a leading end detector, and a position adjuster. The plurality of position detectors is configured to detect a position of a sheet. The leading end detector is configured to detect a leading end of the sheet. The position adjuster is configured to, based on a detection result obtained by the plurality of position detectors, rotate in a rotation direction of the sheet within a plane of conveyance of the sheet to change the position of the sheet the position adjuster grips the sheet under conveyance to cause the leading end detector to rotate with the position adjuster in the rotation direction of the sheet within the plane of conveyance of the sheet.

Abstract: A rewinding machine winds a web material into a log about a core. The web material to be wound is directed about a rotating winding drum. A continuous loop is spaced from the winding drum and with the winding drum defines a nip through which the core is inserted and through which the web material is directed. A surface of the continuous loop opposite the winding drum across the nip is configured to move in a direction generally opposite of the winding drum for winding the web material about the core. A rider roll defines a winding space with the winding drum and the continuous loop. The rider roll is movable relative to the continuous loop and the winding drum to allow for an increase in a diameter of the log in the winding space during winding of the web material about the core.

Abstract: A paper rewinding machine includes a rewinding assembly operable to produce coreless retail paper rolls.

Abstract: A paper rewinding machine includes a rewinding assembly operable to produce coreless retail paper rolls.

Abstract: A paper rewinding machine includes a rewinding assembly operable to produce coreless retail paper rolls.

Abstract: A paper rewinding machine includes a rewinding assembly operable to produce coreless retail paper rolls.

Abstract: A paper rewinding machine includes a rewinding assembly operable to produce coreless retail paper rolls.

Abstract: A paper rewinding machine includes a rewinding assembly operable to produce coreless retail paper rolls.

Abstract: A sensor (10) is used for detecting at least one edge of at least one product web (1) running in a run direction (2). The sensor (10) has active elements (11), which are arranged adjacent to one another and are formed by transmitters (12) and receivers (13). In this case, the transmitters (12) can emit waves (14) which are received by the receivers (13). The product web (1) is provided for influencing the waves (14) in the radiation path between the transmitters (12) and receivers (13). In this case, a first (21, 31) and second (22, 32) of the active elements (11) are adjacent and have a mutual first spacing (41). The second (22, 32) and a third (23, 33) of the active elements (11) are also adjacent to one another and have a second spacing (42), which corresponds to at least 1.2 times the first spacing (41).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting sheet material, comprising a frame including a first arm and a second arm, the second arm in communication with the first arm to support a roll of the sheet material there-between, and a drive roller for transporting the sheet material from the roll. The first arm and the second arm automatically resize the frame corresponding to the dimensions of the roll of the sheet material to provide constant tension in the roll of sheet material by controlling a position of the roll of the sheet material.

Abstract: A sheet sorting apparatus comprising a first tray, a second tray, a conveyance unit, a tray detection unit, a stacking amount detection unit, and a control unit configured to control the conveyance unit to not convey the sheet to the second tray, in a case where the stacking amount detection unit detects that the amount of sheets reaches the predetermined amount, wherein the control unit is configured to permit the conveyance unit to convey the sheet to the second tray, in a case where the tray detection unit detects that the first tray is detached from the apparatus main body in a state where the stacking amount detection unit detects that the amount of sheets reaches the predetermined amount and conveyance of the sheet to the second tray by the conveyance unit is stopped.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing a digitally printed-on paper web, conveyed continuously through the apparatus includes a perforating tool for perforating the paper web transverse to its movement direction, and a cutting tool for cutting print sheets from a downstream end of the paper web. The tools are attached spaced-apart to a tool carrier which can be moved to two operating positions in which respectively one of the tools can be made to engage with a counter tool on a rotating cutting drum.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus includes an intermediate tray on which a sheet is to be stacked, a stapler to execute stapling processing on the stacked sheet, a discharge tray on which the sheet subjected to the stapling processing by the stapler and discharged from the intermediate tray is to be stacked, a control unit, and a shift unit. The shift unit may shift the sheet to a position on the intermediate tray, wherein the position is outside of a range in which the stapling processing is to be executed. In a state where a first sheet and a second sheet are stacked on the intermediate tray and the second sheet is subject to the stapling processing, the control unit causes the shift unit to shift the first sheet on which the stapling processing is not executed, and causes the stapler to execute the stapling processing on the second sheet.

Abstract: A cable retractor enclosure having a weighted cable pulley and cable pulley guide rails. The cable pulley is rotatable about a pivot and configured to translate along said grooves when a cable wrapped underneath is extracted from the cable retractor enclosure. The cable extends outside of the retractor enclosure from its upper end and provides a cable end plug that sits within a retractor module insert. Weights may be attached to the cable pulley in order to leverage gravitational forces, which result in a bias causing the cable to retract back into the enclosure. Friction forces against the extracted cable can be used to prevent the gravitational bias the cable pulley exerts (retraction forces) on the cable by bending the cable to lay flat onto a table surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of a downhole tool spooling system of a spooled downhole tool string include an actuator connected to a measuring head of the string and configured to provide for controlled rotation of the measuring head. The measuring head may include more than one sheave, with the string being off vertical center when passing through the head. A controller may send a signal to the actuator to rotate the measuring head about a vertical axis of the head into different rotational positions. The actuator also may be configured to linearly move the measuring head in the transverse direction. The system may also include a spooling drum that is configured to rotate about its central vertical axis. The guide frame to which the actuator is connected may be a fixed guide frame or may be an adjustable guide frame that provides for vertical movement of the frame, a tilting movement, or both.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method a sequence triggering of a call for an elevator car of an elevator system. The elevator system including a first location device and a second location device. The computer-implemented method including detecting, by the mobile device, a first triggering signal by the first location device and detecting, by the mobile device, a second triggering signal by the second location device subsequent to the detection of the first triggering signal. The computer-implemented method also including automatically executing, by the mobile device, the call for the elevator car of the elevator system in response to the detection of the second triggering signal subsequent to the detection of the first triggering signal.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method a sequence triggering of a call for an elevator car of an elevator system. The elevator system including a first location device and a second location device. The computer-implemented method including detecting, by the first location device, a signal by the mobile device and detecting, by the second location device, the signal by the mobile device. The computer-implemented method also including automatically executing, by the elevator system, the call for the elevator car in response to the detection by the second location device of the signal subsequent to the detection of the signal by the first location device.

Abstract: A system and a method of implementing and using a preset elevator call using an elevator system and a mobile device are provided. The method includes generating the preset elevator call that includes programmed conditions that include a destination floor, storing the preset elevator call in a user profile on the mobile device and at least one corresponding triggering condition, retrieving the preset elevator call based on detecting the corresponding triggering condition, and executing the retrieved preset elevator call.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a hoistway inspection device is provided. The hoistway inspection device comprises a guiding device which extends vertically along the hoistway, an aerial vehicle which is guided by the guiding device to fly along the hoistway and a camera provided on the aerial vehicle for obtaining image data of the inside of the hoistway. The aerial vehicle may fly to a desirable height and then fly rotatably about the guiding device at that height.

Abstract: A method of detecting maintenance requirements of a system for conveying a car through a passageway is provided. The method comprising: detecting pressure data for at least one or more locations along a passageway using a pressure sensor; comparing the pressure data to benchmark pressure data for each of the one or more locations; determining a pressure data variance at a first location of the one or more locations in response to the pressure data and the benchmark pressure data; and identifying an identity of a car stop location door system located at the first location when the pressure data variance is greater than a selected tolerance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making a load-bearing traction member.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of making a load-bearing traction member. According to the method, a composition including a thermoplastic polyurethane and a blocked isocyanate compound is heated to a fluid state and applied to at least one tension member, and solidified to form a polymer jacket around at least one tension member.

Abstract: An elevator door leaf formed by a front panel and a rear panel separated from each other but fitted into each other at their longitudinal edges by hemming or seaming, determining a space between the front panel and rear panel that is occupied by an expandable and hardenable foam that is injected under pressure into said space, such that it facilitates the attachment between at least two of the paired longitudinal edges created by fitting the front and rear panels together.

Abstract: The application relates to passenger transport systems and related methods. The passenger transport system has multiple step units, a comb plate, a monitoring device, and a marking device. The step units are to be moved one behind the other continuously along a predefined movement path during normal operation. The comb plate is arranged at a fixed position relative to the predefined movement path. The monitoring device is configured to monitor an actual position of a currently monitored step unit relative to the predefined movement path and to detect a deviation of the actual position from the predefined movement path by more than an allowable tolerance value and activate the marking device in response thereto. Upon being activated, the marking device is configured to mark the currently monitored step unit and/or a step unit spatially correlating to the currently monitored step unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for constructing refractory structures, e.g., glass furnace regenerator structures and/or glass furnace structures having walls formed of refractory block and buck stays externally supporting the walls are provided. Opposed pairs of supports are connected to at least a respective one of the vertically oriented buck stays with cross-support beams spanning the refractory structure between a respective pair of the supports. An overhead crane assembly is supported by the cross-support beams. In such a manner, refractory components of the refractory structure (e.g., refractory wall blocks and/or refractory checker bricks) may be installed using the overhead crane assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telescopic boom for a crane, wherein the telescopic sections of the telescopic boom each comprise at least one main telescopic part and at least one additional telescopic part and wherein the main telescopic part and the additional telescopic part are arranged above one another. The disclosure further relates to a crane having a corresponding telescopic boom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device (1) for the spool (6) of a winch. The drive device (1) comprises a drive motor (2) having a drive shaft (5), a transmission (3) and an output shaft (4) that drives a spool (6). The transmission has a first drive connection (10) between the drive shaft (5) of the drive motor (2) and the output shaft (4) to the spool (6). The first drive connection (10) drives the output shaft (4) over a first rotational speed range (DB1) in a first gear. According to the invention, a second drive connection (30) is provided between the drive motor (2) and the output shaft (4), wherein the second drive connection (30) drives the output shaft (4) over a second rotational speed range (DB2) in a second gear. The second drive connection (30) is designed to be separate from the first drive connection (10) as a parallel drive path, and is driven by the drive motor (2) together with the first drive connection (10).

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a pump in communication with a fluid reservoir and powered by a motor. A pressure compensator is adapted to adjust a position of a variable displacement mechanism of the pump. A load sensing line is adapted to communicate a highest load sensing pressure from a plurality of valves to the pressure compensator. The pressure compensator adjusts the variable displacement mechanism of the pump based on the highest load sensing pressure for maintaining a constant pressure drop across one or more work ports in each of the plurality of valves. The plurality of valves each include a load sense port having an integrated check valve that includes a metering orifice.

Abstract: An accessory device for use with an automated guided vehicle (AGV) to assist loading and unloading of components onto the AGV for transport by the AGV. In one example, an electric motor, two lifting devices and an inverted omega-shaped upper platform are used to selectively raise and lower the component. In another example an accessory is positioned on a central portion of the upper platform to engage a pallet to further assist loading, unloading and positioning of the pallet relative to the AGV.

Abstract: An industrial conveyor vehicle with four wheels (4, 5), a vehicle chassis (2) and a rear axle (1) in the form of a pendulum axle (1), which is mounted in a pivot mounting (3) supported on the vehicle chassis (2) and can undergo pivoting movements within the range of a pivot angle about a pivot axis (a) that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Depending on the situation driving situation, a maximum pivot angle (?1, ?2) can be set which limits the pivoting movements.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of construction vehicles, and more particularly, to an accessory for extending the capacity of a forklift to accommodate long payloads previously requiring the use of a crane.

Abstract: A lattice type transmission tower leveling device for leveling a transmission tower with respect to a ground surface. The tower leveling device includes a series of side supports positioned at first and second sides of the transmission tower. The leveling device also includes a support beam that is secured to a third side of a transmission tower that is leaning and a second support beam that is secured to a fourth side of the transmission tower opposite the third side. The device further includes a series of brace members that are interconnected to form a lattice brace structure. The lattice brace structure is coupled to the upright members of the transmission tower. The tower leveling device also includes a lift beam secured to the side supports of the tower and a series of hydraulic cylinders that extend from the lift beam to the first support beam.

Abstract: A lever device for lifting an object off the ground includes a lever member having a distal end that is positionable immediately adjacent a bottom end of the object. The lever device also includes a grip member that is operable with the lever member to lift the object off the ground. The grip member is adjustable relative to the lever member to accommodate a size of the object being lifted off the ground. The grip member includes a toothed or hooked end that grips an upper surface of the object to be lifted off the ground. The lever device further includes a handle that is graspable by a user to impart a lever force to the grip member and the lever member and thereby lift the object off the ground.

Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module, and a water carbonation module including an easily accessible carbonation tank bracket for holding a carbonation tank. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a water dispensing faucet comprising an easily adjustable back pressure implement for adjusting the back pressure and, therefore, controlling mixing of carbon dioxide and water and the flow rate thereof for sparkling water dispensed therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the dispensing of a drink containing carbon dioxide, such as beer, from a barrel (2), the device comprising: •—a tapping line (3) which at a first end is connectable to the barrel (2) containing the drink, wherein a fluidic connection is created between the drink in the barrel (2) and the tapping line (3): •—a pressure line (10), also connectable to the barrel (2) and connected to a source or compressed air or gas (9); •—a cooling compartment (8) for one or more barrels (2); •—a tap tower (5) provided with a faucet (6) wherein the tap tower (5) has an internal channel for receiving part of the tapping line (3), including the second end, the length of the tapping line (3) is between 1.8 and 2.4 m and it has an internal diameter of between 2.5 and 3.5 mm.

Abstract: Water dispensing apparatus comprises modular components including but not limited to an easily accessible water heating module and a water cooling module. The water dispensing apparatus further comprises a bracket for holding at least one of a valve and an expansion tank onto a hot water tank for easy removal of the same in case of repair or replacement. Moreover, the expansion tank comprises a check valve that opens to allow heated water to flow thereinto and closes after heated water has drained therefrom.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes one or more digital image capture devices for capturing images in a dispenser well and a digital image analyzer operatively coupled to the digital image capture device(s) for analyzing the images for use in regulating a dispensing operation. The digital image analyzer evaluates digital images captured by the digital image capture device(s) to determine various characteristics of a container placed in the dispensing well, such as the height and position of the container.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical actuator device includes a fixed structure and a mobile structure. The mobile structure includes a first deformable band, a second deformable band, and a third deformable band, both of which extend on opposite sides of the first deformable band, each of which carries a piezoelectric actuator. In a working condition, in which the second and third piezoelectrics are biased, the second and third deformable bands are subjected to a negative bending, while the first deformable band is subjected to a positive bending. There are thus generated two translations that add together, causing a displacement of the first deformable band greater than the one that may be obtained by a single membrane of an equal base area.

Abstract: A synthetic resin molded article includes an electric element part extending in a distal direction and a primary molded part. The primary molded part has an element covering portion and a body portion. The element covering portion has a distal end surface exposed in the distal direction and a first side surface extending in a proximal direction opposite to the distal direction. The element covering portion covers a proximal portion of the electric element portion, and a distal end portion of the electric element portion projects from the distal end surface in the distal direction. The body portion has an intermediate surface exposed in the distal direction and a second side surface extending in the proximal direction. The body portion is disposed on a side of the element covering portion in the distal direction and is integrally connected to the element covering portion.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for being mounted on a circuit board comprises an interposer with at least one opening extending between a first and a second main surface of the interposer. The interposer comprises at least two stress decoupling elements, each comprising a flexible structure formed by a respective portion of the interposer being partially enclosed by one of the at least one opening. A sensor die is connected to the flexible structures on the first main surface. At least two board connection elements are arranged on the first main surface and adapted for connecting the assembly to the circuit board.

Abstract: A memory device may include a memory array including a plurality of memory cells and a die stack including at least a portion of the plurality of memory cells. The memory device may also include multiple temperature sensors each designed to output a temperature code corresponding to the temperature of a respective die of the die stack. One die of the die stack is then designed to output the temperature code corresponding to the hottest die of the die stack.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a MEMS package having a cap substrate with different trench depths, and a method of fabricating the MEMS package. In some embodiments, a first trench in a first device region and a scribe trench in a scribe line region are formed at a front side of a cap substrate. Then, a hard mask is formed and patterned over the cap substrate. Then, with the hard mask in place, an etch is performed to the cap substrate such that an uncovered portion of a bottom surface of the first trench is recessed while a covered portion of the bottom surface of the first trench is non-altered to form a stopper within the first trench. Then, the front side of the cap substrate is bonded to a device substrate, enclosing the first trench over a first MEMS device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a micro cantilever beam sensor and making method, including a chip, and its character: there is at least a group of sensor cells set on the chip, where the sensor cell is composed of the completely same four force-sensitive resistors composing a Wheatstone bridge and two cantilever beams, two of these resistors are on the substrate of the chip, the other two are on the two cantilever beams, respectively, one cantilever beam acts on a measuring cantilever beam and the other one acts on a reference cantilever beam, and the measuring cantilever beam is set with a sensitive layer on the surface. It can design and prepare in a liquid-flow micro-tank by front etching and silicon-glass bonding techniques, to directly detect liquid biomolecule. Whether applied to gas sensor or biosensor, it will play an important role in reducing device size, enhancing device sensitivity and realizing sensor multi-functionality.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes receiving a first wafer having multiple predetermined die areas. The method also includes forming a recess in the first wafer, and the recess extends in a direction substantially parallel to an edge of one of the predetermined die areas. The method further includes receiving a second wafer. In addition, the method includes bonding the first wafer and the second wafer at an elevated temperature after the recess is formed.