Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recording method including attaching a reaction solution which forms a recording region S1 by attaching a reaction solution which includes an aggregating agent which is able to aggregate components of a color ink composition to a target recording medium with an attachment amount of 100 nmol/inch2 to 1500 nmol/inch2 of the aggregating agent, and attaching a color ink composition which forms a recording region S2 by attaching the color ink composition which includes a coloring material and a resin to the recording region S1 within 30 seconds of attaching the reaction solution.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing decorative surfaces includes the steps of a) inkjet printing an image on a first thermoplastic foil using a pigmented UV curable inkjet ink; b) applying a second thermoplastic foil on the inkjet printed image; and c) heat pressing the first and second thermoplastic foils into a decorative laminate; wherein the pigmented UV curable inkjet ink contains a polymerizable composition having 30 to 70 wt % of monofunctional polymerizable compounds and 30 to 70 wt % of polyfunctional polymerizable compounds, the weight percentage wt % is based on the total weight of the polymerizable composition; and at least one of the first and second thermoplastic foils is a transparent foil.

Abstract: The present invention simplifies structures of a transfer material and a printed material both having an image based on a three-dimensional micro-structure, making manufacture of the materials more efficient and reducing prices thereof. An ink receiving layer and an adhesive are provided on a substrate of the transfer material. The ink receiving layer is of an air gap absorption type and has an image based on a three-dimensional micro-structure. Aggregates of the adhesive are discretely arranged on a front surface of the ink receiving layer.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, a printing apparatus includes a plasma treatment unit configured to acidify at least a surface of a print medium by applying plasma treatment to the surface of the print medium, a first primer applying unit configured to apply primer treatment by applying treatment liquid to the surface of the print medium having undergone the plasma treatment, and a first recording unit configured to perform recording by inkjet recording on the print medium having undergone the primer treatment.

Abstract: A printing apparatus for performing printing on a medium includes a temperature sensor configured to detect temperature and a control unit configured to, in a case where an operation mode of the printing apparatus is a first mode, allow the temperature sensor to detect temperature of heat emitted by an external heater, and execute processing in relation to an adjustment of the external heater based on the detected temperature. The external heater is externally installed and is configured to heat the medium.

Abstract: A sheet post-processing apparatus includes a binding unit that crimps a predetermined position on a sheet for binding, and a setting unit that sets the number of binding points at which to bind the sheet. The binding unit applies binding to the sheet at different positions as many as the number of binding points set by the setting unit.

Abstract: A greeting card book having at least one page permanently connected to or attached with a greeting card, such as a greeting card cover of the book. The greeting card cover has a surface that displays a message. A flap or other suitable structural device can be used or operated between a closed position and an open position to at least partially hide or reveal the message.

Abstract: Disclosed are an optical anti-counterfeiting element and an optical anti-counterfeiting product utilizing the same, the optical anti-counterfeiting element comprising: a substrate (2) having a first surface (31) and a second surface (32) that are opposed to each other, a sampling and synthesizing layer (21) on a first surface (31) of the substrate (2); and a micro-image layer (22) on a second surface (32) of the substrate (2), the micro-image layer (22) including a first region at least partially covered with a coating (221) and a second region comprising at least two sub-regions each at least partially covered with a color function layer (222, 223), the color function layers (222, 223) in respective sub-regions and the coating (221) in the first region have different color characteristics, respectively, and the micro-image layer (22) can be sampled and synthesized by the sampling and synthesizing layer (21) to form an image.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an extrudable, unexpanded paper pencil lead, comprising, by weight relative to the total weight of the lead, between 40 and 60%, and advantageously between 44 and 50%, of graphite; between 15 and 40%, and advantageously between 20 and 35%, of a polyolefin; between 5 and 15%, and advantageously between 6 and 10%, of a colorless mineral filler; between 5 and 20%, and advantageously between 5 and 15%, of carbon black coated with or mixed with a polyolefin wax or a polyolefin; between 0 and 16%, and advantageously between 5 and 15%, of an additive. It further concerns the paper pencil comprising a lead according to the invention.

Abstract: A photoluminescent writing pad, wherein a) the writing pad is fastened to a back cover of a notebook and arranged to be turned to a writing pad of a page of the notebook, b) the writing pad is arranged to gleam through a writing page thus enabling reading and writing in darkness and c) the writing pad has notches for accommodating a spiral wire, especially spiral or wire or similar binding, of a notebook for securing the writing pad under the page of the notebook to function as an interleaf.

Abstract: A spoke for a wheel can include a first end, a second end, and an attachment section therebetween, the first end and the second end extend at an acute angle with respect to each other, the attachment section including a non-circular portion in cross-section.

Abstract: A spare wheel assembly comprising a tire and a rim to which the tire is attached is disclosed. The rim includes a center mounting plate having a center bore, inner and outer opposed flanges, and a disk between the center bore and the flanges. The disk includes a pair of elongated, curved slots formed on opposite sides of the center bore. Each of the slots is an ergonomically-formed hand hold for receiving fingers of an operator's hand. The inner and outer opposed flanges of the rim define perimeters of the rim between which the tire is held. The curved slots are concentric with respect to the perimeter of the outer flange and with respect to the center bore. A centerline is formed radially through the assembly. The disk is positioned on one side of the centerline and the mounting plate is positioned on the other side of the centerline.

Abstract: A wheel nut assembly for fixing a wheel to a vehicle hub which includes a wheel nut with an internal thread and an axial body extension on said nut including a first section with an internal set of axial grooves or ribs and a second section containing a second internal screw thread. There is also a wheel stud having an external thread to co-operate with the internal thread of said wheel nut and having an end portion adapted to project beyond the wheel nut which end portion includes axial grooves or ribs on its external surface.

Abstract: A caster with an elastic member that absorbs impact forces during use. The elastic member can be placed between first and second portions pivotable with respect to each other about a pin. The elastic member can absorb impact forces between the first and second portions when in use. The elastic member can further include grooves that allow portions of the elastic member adjacent the grooves to flow into the grooves during impact, further absorbing impact forces.

Abstract: A front axle adaptor kit, having a front differential assembly, first and second shock absorber brackets, a spring support bracket, a track-bar bracket, and a dampener bracket to convert a two-wheel drive production truck to four-wheel drive enabling a drivetrain that allows all four wheels of the truck to receive torque from an engine of the truck. The truck has a transmission system and is retrofitted with a transmission to transfer case adaptor kit, and a transfer case parking brake system adaptor kit and support mount.

Abstract: An internally threaded axle tube and spindle assembly, where the spindle can be easily removed for service or replacement. The spindle may have a threaded projection corresponding to the internal threads in the axle tube. The spindle may be screwed into place for use, then unscrewed for service or replacement.

Abstract: A reinforcement means for molded and extruded articles such as tires has a metal structure with a layer of silica gel bonded thereto. The silica gel bonds the reinforcement means to the rubber compound during the molding/vulcanization of the rubber compound without the need for a slow curing stage. The silica gel may be applied to the metal structure by a sol-gel process with the gel formed by drying the sol at a temperature up to 150° C. The reinforcement means is preferably a cable formed from steel wires coated with the silica gel. To further improve bonding of the silica gel to the rubber compound, an organosilane bonding agent may be included in the rubber compound or the reinforcing means provided with a second layer comprising an organosilane as a bonding agent. The reinforcement means are particularly useful for strengthening and providing geometric stability to tires.

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomeric composition for tire component is described. The vulcanizable elastomeric composition includes modified silicate fibers as fillers. Moreover, the tire component contains elastomeric materials which are obtainable by vulcanization of the vulcanizable elastomeric composition. A tire for vehicles which includes one or more of the tire components is also described. The vulcanized elastomeric materials are characterized by having good static and dynamic mechanical properties, and particularly low hysteresis. Advantageously, the tire which contains one or more of the tire components has a reduced rolling resistance.

Abstract: A tire with radial carcass reinforcement, comprising a crown reinforcement, itself capped radially by a tread connected to two beads by two sidewalls, the said tread comprising at least two radially superposed layers of polymer compound, a first layer of filled elastomeric compound, constituting the radially outer part of the tread, has a macrodispersion score Z higher than 80 and a maximum tan(?) value, denoted tan(?)max, lower than 0.130 and a second layer of elastomeric compound radially on the inside of the said first layer of elastomeric compound has an elongation at break at 60° C. that is higher than 600%.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes: two external circumferential main grooves in a vehicle-installed outside half portion; two internal circumferential main grooves in a vehicle-installed inside half portion; a central land portion; an external intermediate land portion; and an internal intermediate land portion. The central land portion is a rib-shaped land portion continuous in the tire circumferential direction. The external intermediate land portion includes external resonators each composed of a first auxiliary groove, a first branch groove, and a second branch groove. The internal intermediate land portion includes internal resonators each composed of a second auxiliary groove, a third branch groove, and a fourth branch groove. The first auxiliary groove is less in groove volume than the second auxiliary groove. A total groove width of the two external circumferential main grooves is less than a total groove width of the two internal circumferential main grooves.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a cylindrical annular structure disposed around a rotational axis; a carcass portion including a rubber covered cord, at least a portion of the carcass portion being disposed to the outer side of the annular structure in a direction parallel to the rotational axis; and a rubber layer including a tread portion, at least a portion of the rubber layer being disposed to an outer side of the annular structure in a radiation direction with respect to the rotational axis. In such a pneumatic tire, SW/OD?0.30 is satisfied, where SW is a total tire width and OD is a tire outer diameter.

Abstract: A tire (1) made of rubber material, comprising a tread (2), said tread having a tread surface (20) intended to come into contact with a road surface when the tire is being driven on, this tread surface having, in cross section, a certain curvature. The tread surface (20) comprises, over at least 80% of its surface, a texture (3) contrasting with the rest of the tire, this texture (3) having a plurality of elements that protrude from or are recessed into the tread surface (20), and each element extends perpendicularly (?=90°)to the tread surface (20) along the curvature of this tread surface (20).

Abstract: This pneumatic tire includes, on a tread surface, land portions defined by tread edges and by circumferential main grooves extending continuously in the tread circumferential direction; central sipes, in a central land portion on a tire equatorial plane, extending in the tread width direction and formed at a predetermined pitch length, the central land portion being continuous in the tread circumferential direction between adjacent central sipes; and intermediate sipes, in intermediate land portions adjacent to the central land portion on both sides in the tread width direction with the circumferential main grooves therebetween, extending in the tread width direction and being formed at a predetermined pitch length, each intermediate land portion being continuous in the tread circumferential direction between adjacent intermediate sipes. The pitch length of the intermediate sipes is longer than that of the central sipes, and both ends of the central sipes open into the circumferential main grooves.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire has a sipe formed in a land portion of a tread surface. The sipe has a 2D center portion, a 3D center portion and 3D side portion. The 2D center portion is positioned in a sipe bottom side at a center in a length direction. The 3D center portion is positioned in a top surface side at the center in the length direction. The 3D side portion is positioned in one end or both ends in the length direction. The 3D center portion and the 3D side portion are open at the top surface. A three-dimensional shape of the 3D center portion has a structure in which wall surfaces are engageable with each other in the length direction. A three-dimensional shape of the 3D side portion has a structure in which wall surfaces are engageable with each other in the depth direction.

Abstract: A tread pattern of a pneumatic tire comprises shoulder lug grooves that open to ground contact edges; center lug grooves; a pair of circumferential primary grooves with a narrower groove width than the shoulder lug grooves, wherein a portion that bends outward in the tire width direction connects to the shoulder lug grooves and a portion that bends inward in the tire width direction connects to the center lug grooves; and center blocks defined by the center lug grooves and the circumferential primary grooves. The circumferential primary grooves are on opposite sides in the tire width direction in regions spaced from a center line by a distance of from 30% to 60% of half of a tread width T. The ratio of the groove width P3 of the center lug grooves to the maximum length LB in the tire circumferential direction of the center blocks is from 0.03 to 0.07.

Abstract: Tread for a civil engineering tire, provided with circumferential grooves and transverse grooves, having two edge rows provided with a plurality of blocks, which in pairs delimiting a groove of transverse overall orientation opening both onto a circumferential groove and to the outside of the tread, each block having a contact face to contact the ground, two lateral faces—an external lateral face and an internal lateral face, a front face and a rear face, intersecting the contact face along a front edge corner and a rear edge corner, the blocks formed such that their external lateral faces lie the same distance from an equatorial plane that divides the tread into two equal halves wherein the width of the transverse grooves increases progressively at least from a non-zero distance measured from a plane parallel to the equatorial plane through the axially outermost points of the external lateral faces of the blocks wherein the maximum increase in width of a transverse groove is at least equal to 20% and at most

Abstract: A tire includes first and second laterally spaced sides and a tread interposed between the first and second sides. The tread includes a tread surface having at least one groove therein, the at least one groove including facing, first and second sidewalls separated by a groove bottom surface. A first pocket region of recessed serrations extends over at least a portion of the first sidewall and a second pocket region of recessed serrations extends over at least a portion of the second sidewall. The serrations of the first and second pocket regions are staggered in a circumferential direction relative to one another.

Abstract: It is a run-flat tire 1 provided with a carcass 6 extending from a tread portion 2 through a sidewall portion 3 to a bead core 5 in a bead portion 4, and a side-reinforcement rubber layer 10 disposed inside the carcass 6 in the sidewall portion 3 and having a substantially crescent-shaped cross-section. In a tire meridian cross section including the tire rotational axis under a normal state such that the tire is mounted on a normal rim, inflated to a normal internal pressure and loaded with no load, the tire inner-cavity surface 11 includes a side inner-cavity surface 12. A distance in the tire radial direction of the side inner-cavity surface 12 from a bead toe 4e of the bead portion 4 is in a range of 0.4 times to 0.9 times the length H in the tire radial direction of the tire inner-cavity surface 11.

Abstract: A self-sealing pneumatic tire having at least one cohesive sandwich radially inward of the pneumatic tire is provided. The at least cohesive sandwich may include a cohesive material under pressure, facilitating a recovery capacity upon being pierced by a sharp object, whereby the molecules of the cohesive material cohesively reattach, self-sealing any passageway or space created by the sharp object. The self-sealing pneumatic tire may also provide a loculated-diamond-section layer located radially inward of the outer cohesive sandwich, further supporting the self-sealing pneumatic tire. The external rubber tread are disposed along the circumference of the tire in some embodiments can be separate from the surface of the tire yet secured in place by attachments. Once fully utilized, this external rubber tread can be replaced by a new version without having to replace the entire tire.

Abstract: A device to increase the grip of the tread of the wheel of a vehicle is disclosed. A base is secured to the outside of the face of the rim of a wheel, and a plurality of moving spokes whose ends are connected to claws are elastically connected to each other to form a belt whose diameter progressively increases during its positioning. The moving spokes cause the belt to switch from a retracted rest configuration having the shape of an annulus, in which the claws are arranged inside the perimeter of the base (2), to a configuration that make its extension progressively increase around the tread, wherein the claws contact a roadbed.

Abstract: A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C-shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of the back portion. At least one other tether can engage the sling.

Abstract: A movable tow-bar assembly comprising: an elongate frame configured to be attached to a vehicle; a towing attachment comprising a sleeve that is shaped to receive a section of the elongate frame and allow translation of the towing attachment along a length of the frame; and a driving arrangement coupled with the towing attachment and the frame for effecting translational movement of the towing attachment along the length of the frame.

Abstract: A universal equipment trailer allows the trailer to connect to a variety of towing vehicles, whether the towing vehicle uses a standard trailer hitch or kingpin hitch. A hydraulic or pneumatic system on the trailer can raise or lower a coupling assembly to place one of two available connectors in position for linking to the vehicle hitch. Because the coupling assembly locks into position once raised or lowered, the connection between the towing vehicle and the trailer is secure. The parts for the universal equipment trailer may also be supplied as a kit, allowing conversion of standard trailers to universal equipment trailers.

Abstract: A mechanical down-stop for heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension systems which includes an angled bracket that is rigidly/stiffly attached to the vehicle frame at one end, and is attached to a flexible portion of the mechanical down-stop at its other end. The flexible portion is attached to a beam of the axle/suspension system. The angled bracket is formed of an elastically deformable material and includes a bend that enables the bracket to act as a spring. The angled bracket and the flexible portion limit downward movement and react the downward force of the beam.

Abstract: The ball joint assembly includes a housing that has an inner wall which surrounds an open bore that extends along a central axis. The ball joint assembly further includes a ball stud with a ball portion that is received in the open bore of the housing and with a shank portion that projects out of the open bore through an open end of the housing. At least one bearing is also disposed in the open bore. The at least one bearing has a curved bearing surface which is in slidable contact with the ball portion of the ball stud for allowing the ball stud and the housing to rotate and articulate relative to one another. The bearing is made as a single, monolithic piece of nylon 4/6.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle chassis, all four wheel suspensions each have associated therewith a hydraulic height adjustment device having a cylinder-piston arrangement which acts on a base point of the relevant spring and is supplied by a decentral hydraulic aggregate. The hydraulic height adjustment devices each comprise a complex, integrated electrohydraulic adjustment assembly comprising the allocated hydraulic aggregate and the associated cylinder-piston arrangement and having a specific adapter into which the allocated cylinder-piston arrangement is integrated in such a way that there are no exposed hydraulic lines between the allocated hydraulic pump and the associated cylinder-piston arrangement. The front wheel height adjustment devices and the rear wheel height adjustment devices differ in terms of the adapter.

Abstract: To improve off-road travel performance, ECU is configured to: set one of front left and right wheels and rear left and right wheels as roll stiffness decrease subject wheels and set another as non-roll stiffness decrease subject wheels; bring a spring switching valve and a leveling valve into an open state for each of the roll stiffness decrease subject wheels, causing left and right hydraulic cylinders to communicate to each other for the roll stiffness decrease subject wheels; and bring the spring switching valve and the leveling valve into a closed state and bring a bypass valve into the open state for one of the left and right wheels of the non-roll stiffness decrease subject wheels, to cause a second gas spring for one of the left and right wheels of the non-roll stiffness decrease subject wheels to communicate to the hydraulic cylinders of the roll stiffness decrease subject wheels.

Abstract: A roll stabilization system (1) for a motor vehicle which has a DC voltage converter (6) associated with an electric roll stabilizer (2). By way of the DC voltage converter, a feed voltage can be transformed into a supply voltage for the roll stabilizer (2). To produce as compact a structure as possible, the DC voltage converter (6) is integrated in the electric roll stabilizer (2).

Abstract: A load distribution apparatus of magnetic wheel, includes: a plurality of cylinder parts including one sides respectively connected to a plurality of magnetic wheels and an upper space portion and a lower space portion whose interiors do not communicate to each other; and a passage part which serves as a moving path of fluid and interconnects the plurality of cylinder parts. The passage part is configured to evenly distribute a load applied to the magnetic wheels by moving fluids in the upper space portion and the lower space portion in such a manner that the fluids are not mixed.

Abstract: A heating and air conditioning device includes a warm air path that leads through a heat exchanger to a mixing chamber and to outlets of the heating and air conditioning device, and a cold air path that leads from the evaporator to the mixing chamber and the outlets of the heating and air conditioning device. A warm air duct is located at an end of the warm air path and an entrance to the mixing chamber. A cold air duct is located at the end of the cold air path and the entrance to the mixing chamber. One or more openings are formed on one of a side wall of the warm air duct and a side wall of the cold air duct so that air can flow from the cold air path into the warm air duct and from the warm air path into the cold air duct.

Abstract: A Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle, may include a first coolant line passing through a radiator; a second coolant line passing through an indoor air conditioning core and a high voltage battery core; a first coolant exchange line passing through a first heat exchanger; a second coolant exchange line passing through a second heat exchanger; a refrigerant line including the first heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger, and a compressor, in which coolant circulates; and a controller configured to control the first valve and the second valve to selectively connect the first coolant line or the second coolant line to the first coolant exchange line or the second coolant exchange line.

Abstract: A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system of a vehicle may include a battery cooling line to circulate a first coolant through a first radiator, a high voltage battery core, and a first valve; an electronic component cooling line to circulate a second coolant through a second radiator, an electronic component core, and a second valve; a branch line having a first end portion branched from the first valve and a second end portion connected to an upstream point of the high voltage battery core; an auxiliary line having a first end portion branched from the second valve and a second end portion connected to an upstream point of the electronic component core; and a controller performing heat transfer in the main heat exchanger by controlling the first valve and the second valve when a temperature of the high voltage battery core is required to be increased.

Abstract: A temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of a surface of the heat exchanger of a motor vehicle air conditioning system. The sensor includes a sensor housing constructed for assembly in an opening of a heat exchanger housing and having a sensor head constructed for thermal contact with a heat exchanger surface. The sensor head is configured to have thermal contact only with the outer ends of cooling ribs of the heat exchanger or only with a thermally conductive plate which connects cooling ribs.

Abstract: A motor vehicle visors that can be manually operated derives an option for an electric power assistance by method of motor, with motion delivery system and a control panel with a switch, comprises of the main visor panel with an extendable visor end; a motor, and mount bevel gear system affixed the main visor panels at about the windshield, door, and roof area of the vehicle, is optioned to pivot towards the driver or passenger side window draws shorter in length and pitches towards the roof when operated, as illustrated in FIGS. 12, 12A, 12C, 12D, and 12E, is optioned to pitch normal from the driver or passenger's views and toward as illustrated in FIG. 12A. With motor and motion delivery system within the main visor panel, options to slide the entire visor normal from the roof affixed mount to pursue longer extensions of shielding strong sunlight rays along the window of the door as illustrated in FIG. 1 or 13.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly includes a body having a first face, a second face and an internal receiver between the first face and the second face. The sun visor assembly also includes a microphone that his held in the internal receiver as well as a baffle that is carried on the body and configured to efficiently and effectively direct sound toward the microphone.

Abstract: An intermediate shell for a motor vehicle door, in particular a side door of a motor vehicle, is disclosed. The intermediate shell is produced at least in regions from a light metal blank by massive forming, preferably by forging.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for a cargo bed of a truck includes a rail system, and a panel secured to the rail system. At least a portion of the rail system or the panel is a layer jamming member having a layer jamming material operable to exhibit a first stiffness in response to a first confining pressure and a second stiffness in response to a second confining pressure. The layer jamming member may include all or a portion of the panel to provide specific regions of the cover, and/or may include portions of the rail system.

Abstract: A torque roll restrictor assembly for a vehicle includes a first member configured for connection with a body of a vehicle, a second member rotatably connected to the first member and configured for connection with a powertrain of said vehicle, and a damper connected to the first member. A first member may include a first portion, a second portion to which the second member may be rotatably connected, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. A first portion of the first member may include an outer wall, an inner wall defining a channel, at least one bushing disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a connector configured to connect the first member to said body of said vehicle. A connector may be at least partially disposed within the channel.

Abstract: A feed pump supplies fuel to a port injection valve of an engine through low pressure fuel piping by applying a pressure to fuel. An engine ECU controls a fuel pressure which is a pressure applied to fuel by driving the feed pump. When the feed pump is driven to lower the fuel pressure, and it is determined that vapor is generated in the fuel piping, the engine ECU executes a fuel pressure control that increases the fuel pressure provided at the time of determination.