Abstract: A device (110) for sampling sheet elements (20) in a sorting unit (100) comprises: transport means (111, 112) defining a plane (P0) and able to move (A) a sheet element (20) longitudinally upstream to downstream, an axis (R1) situated at the level of the transport means (111, 112) and extending transversely, a diversion part (113) rotatable about the axis (R1) and having at least one end (114) so that during the rotation of the diversion part (113) through a first angular sector (S1) the horizontal projection of the end (114) remains below the plane (P0) and during the rotation through a second angular sector (S2) complementary to the first angular sector the horizontal projection of the end (114) moves above the plane (P0) so as to divert a sheet element (20) in a direction different from the plane (P0) and thus to sample the sheet element (20).

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a supply tray which supports sheets and includes a movable plate configured to move in correspondence to reduction in a number of the sheets, a discharge tray which is located below the supply tray; a discharge unit which has a discharge opening for discharging the sheet and moves from a lower position and a higher position in correspondence to reduction in the number of the sheets supported on the supply tray, a controller which controls movements of the movable plate and the discharge unit, and a sheet detection unit which detects whether the sheets supported on the discharge tray is lower than a predetermined height. The controller determines a timing to move the discharge unit from the higher position toward the lower position based on a detection result of the sheet detection unit.

Abstract: A discharge extension tray can be extended in a sheet discharge direction from a discharge tray. A front end regulating portion is coupled to the discharge extension tray on a downstream side in the sheet discharge direction of the discharge extension tray such that the front end regulating portion is turnable with respect to the discharge extension tray. A sheet guide portion guides a front end portion of the sheet to a direction separating from a turning center of the front end regulating portion when a sheet having a length longer than a predetermined size is discharged in a state where the discharge extension tray is not extended from the discharge tray.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing provided with a conveyance path, a conveyance unit which conveys a sheet along the conveyance path, a discharge port from which the sheet conveyed along the conveyance path is discharged, a discharge tray on which the sheet discharged from the discharge port is stacked, and an attitude change unit which changes an attitude of the discharge tray. The discharge tray includes a first sheet receiving surface which is a portion facing the discharge port in a discharge direction of the sheet and on which a leading edge of the sheet lands, and a second sheet receiving surface which is formed at a predetermined inclination with respect to the first sheet receiving surface. The attitude change unit changes the attitude of the discharge tray so that the first sheet receiving surface of the discharge tray is inclined toward the discharge port.

Abstract: A post-processing apparatus includes: a cutter that cuts a paper sheet into a plurality of pieces; and a hardware processor that causes the cutter to cut out a product formed in part of the paper sheet and a partition sheet formed in another part of the paper sheet, wherein the hardware processor causes the partition sheet and the product to be ejected to the same ejection destination at timings different from each other, and the partition sheet is formed between jobs that cause the product to be generated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a separating device (10) for separating a tubular flat material (1) having an actual tube width (1.1), comprising at least one longitudinal separating unit (20) for removing a first edge region (2) and a second edge region (3) of the flat material (1). The invention further relates to a separating method (100) for separating a tubular flat material and to a system (70) having a separating device (10).

Abstract: A continuous manufacturing apparatus for an optical display unit which allows for laminating a sheet of optical functional film with a panel member, even when length of each of their long sides is wide, without lowering lamination accuracy and/or increasing generation of bubbles by lamination. In a RTP system using laminating rollers having sufficient length not being bent by their own weight, when using a sheet of optical functional film which each of long sides is longer than the length of the laminating rollers, each of the sheets of optical functional film is conveyed on a band of carrier film in a continuously aligned state such that each of short sides extend in a direction crossing a conveying direction, and peeled from the band of carrier film at a laminating part to be laminated with one of opposite surfaces of the panel member.

Abstract: A medium discharge device includes: a discharge unit that discharges a medium; a first medium receiving tray that receives the medium discharged by the discharge unit; and a second medium receiving tray that is provided above the first medium receiving tray in a vertical direction and receives the medium discharged by the discharge unit. The second medium receiving tray is capable of changing a position between an advance position for receiving a medium, which is discharged, by causing at least an upstream zone of the tray including an upstream side end portion in a medium discharge direction to advance to a passing route of the medium from the discharge unit toward the first medium receiving tray and a retraction position to which the upstream zone retracts from the passing route.

Abstract: A dispenser for a construction string, cord, or wire contains: an end member, a handle member, and a fixer. The end member includes a first stein formed on a first end thereof, a second stein arranged on a second end thereof and separated from the first stein by a shoulder, a disposable spool fitted on the second stein on which two opposite first ribs extend away from the shoulder, a fitting part defined between the two opposite first ribs, a notch defined on a top of the fitting part, and inner threads formed on an inner wall of the notch. The handle member is rotatably connected with the first stein. The fixer includes a body and a threaded post extending outward from the body, wherein the threaded post has outer threads arranged on an outer wall thereof so as to screw with the inner threads of the notch.

Abstract: Implementations of a material roll dispenser for holding and dispensing rolls of materials are provided. In some implementations, the material roll dispenser comprises one or more configurations of a roll dispensing assembly, a platform assembly, a handle assembly, and a wheel assembly each configured to telescopingly position and secure onto a vertical member to form the material roll dispenser. In some implementations, a method of using the material roll dispenser comprises telescopingly positioning and securing the roll dispensing assembly, the platform assembly, the handle assembly, and the wheel assembly onto the vertical member to form the material roll dispenser. In some implementations, the method of using the material roll dispenser further comprises loading, holding, and dispensing one or more rolls of material from the material roll dispenser.

Abstract: Transformable cable reels, related assemblies and methods are disclosed. The transformable cable reels may be provided in a first reel configuration for spooling on cable to the transformable cable reel and to pay out the spooled cable from the transformable cable reel. Cable spooled on the transformable cable reel may be payed out during cable installations. The transformable cable reel may also be configured in a second reel configuration for storage of any excess cable after cable payout. As one non-limiting example, the volume of the cable reel may be less in the second reel configuration than in the first reel configuration so that less volume is required to store the transformable cable reel. Providing the transformable cable reel in the second reel configuration may make it more feasible to store the transformable cable reel in fiber optic equipment, and/or avoid storing excess cable removed from a cable reel.

Abstract: A core chuck system (10) comprising a core chuck (11) and a spindle (12) onto which the core chuck (11) is lockable, which core chuck system (10) comprises a ball locking mechanism, a locking button (15) and a cone connection (C).

Abstract: A spool includes a tube for winding a material. The outer surface of the tube is provided with a step portion along the axial direction thereof. The step portion is as high as the thickness of the material. A cutting groove is provided on a side, close to the axial centre of the tube, of the step portion. An resilient clip for clamping the material is fixed in the cutting groove, the upper end of the resilient clip is connected to a notch on one side of the cutting groove, and the lower end thereof is inclined towards the other side of the cutting groove. The spool positions a cutter by means of the cutting groove, and the resilient clip clamps the cut material in the cutting groove.

Abstract: A method and an elevator control unit for controlling a doorstep gap at a landing floor of an elevator and an elevator are presented. The elevator comprising an electric linear motor coupled to an elevator car, wherein the method comprises moving the elevator car relative to a stator beam of the electric linear motor at the landing floor for controlling the doorstep gap at the landing floor.

Abstract: Elevator component access cabinets are provided. The elevator component access cabinets include a housing having an access door, a sliding element contained within the housing, and at least one elevator component pivotably mounted to the sliding element about a first pivot. The sliding element is movable between a first state and a second state, and wherein when in the first state, the at least one elevator component is stowed within the housing and in the second state the at least one elevator component is located outside of the housing, and the at least one elevator component is pivotable about the first pivot to enable access to the at least one elevator component.

Abstract: A deflector sheave mounting bracket for mounting a plurality of individual deflector sheaves of an elevator system includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of support plates connected at a first end to the top plate and connected at a second, opposite end to the bottom plate. A plurality of openings for receiving the plurality of deflector sheaves is defined between pairs of adjacent support plates of the plurality of support plates. At least one opening of the plurality of openings is vertically offset and horizontally offset from another of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a delivered article loading apparatus, which is mounted to a lifting wire installed at the drone to be capable of lifting. The delivered article loading apparatus includes a lifting body installed at a lower end of the lifting wire; and a disposable hanging body coupled to be selectively connected to or separated from the lifting body and having a hooking unit at a lower portion thereof, wherein the lifting body and the disposable hanging body are automatically separated by a mechanical or electromagnetic interaction therebetween.

Abstract: A hoist or hoisting device is configure to place a pallet on a roof without the need of a person on the roof. The hoist includes a deflector that moves between a first position and a second position and releases a strap from an open hook as the deflector moves from the first position. A release arm on the deflector contacts a portion of the strap to push the strap off the open hook after the pallet has contacted the roof. The hoist may then be raised and the strap be unthreaded and pulled upward through the pallet to leave the pallet installed on the roof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scissor-type securing element (1) comprising two hooks (2, 3) pivotably connected together by a rotary shaft (4), a distal part being defined in each hook (2, 3) on one side of the shaft (4) and a proximal part being defined on the other side of the shaft (4), each distal part being provided with a tooth (21, 31) and each proximal part being provided with a penetrating slot (22, 32). According to the invention, the securing element has an insertion configuration (P1) in which the hooks (2, 3) are superposed, and a securing configuration (P2) in which the teeth (21, 31) are in a more separated position and the hooks (2, 3) project so as to remain retained in an inner support surface (51) of a case (5).

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a multi-winch lifting apparatus and load movement are disclosed. The lifting apparatus includes a mounting base. At least two lateral winches are attached to the mounting base. Each of these lateral winches includes its own lateral line. A lifting winch is also attached to the mounting base. The lifting winch also includes a lifting line.

Abstract: In a method for determining a load that is lifted or to be lifted by a hydraulic lifting device, for the determining the load lifted or to be lifted, in a reference phase, the lifting device is moved into a reference position in a first loading state of the lifting device. A first detection of the forces currently acting on the lifting device and the current geometry of the lifting device occurs in the reference position. In a measurement phase, the lifting device is moved into a measurement position in a second loading state, and a second detection of the forces currently acting on the lifting device and the current geometry of the lifting device occurs in the measurement position. In a comparison phase, the lifted load is characterized by a comparison of the respective detected forces currently acting on the lifting device and the respective detected current geometry of the lifting device.

Abstract: A self-maintaining crane system including a bridge, a trolley, a hoist, and sensors for use within a hostile environment, such as a wastewater treatment facility, is presented. The bridge is movable along a pair of runway rails within the hostile environment. The trolley is movable between the runway rails. The hoist with extendable-retractable cable is movable with the trolley. Bridge sensors separately determine whether the bridge has engaged a bridge home position and a bridge end position. The bridge is movable away from the bridge home position and back toward the bridge end position. Trolley sensors separately determine whether the trolley has engaged a trolley home position and a trolley end position. The trolley is movable away from the trolley home position and back toward the trolley end position. Hoist sensors separately determine whether the cable has engaged a hoist home position and a hoist end position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relate to an improved portable distribution transformer hoisting rack, comprising a loose-leaf hold hoop, a fixed hold hoop, a supporting rod, and a length-adjustable adjusting rod, wherein: the loose-leaf hold hoop includes a first hold hoop, a second hold hoop, and a third hold hoop, the third hold hoop being disposed between the first hold hoop and the second hold hoop; one end of the supporting rod being rotatably connected to the third hold hoop; the other end of the supporting rod being provided with a hoisting assembly, one end of the adjusting rod being movably connected to the supporting rod, and the other end of the adjusting rod being movably connected to the fixed hold hoop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding suspended ballast guide for a crane having suspended ballast comprising two lattice pieces pivotably connected to one another, wherein in an inwardly pivoted position of the lattice pieces, one of the lattice pieces is at least partially arrangeable in the other lattice piece. The invention is further directed to a crane having a corresponding suspended ballast guide.

Abstract: A power winch for motor vehicles includes a display panel for displaying the operation status of the power winch and letting users know whether or not the power winch is situated at an electrical connection status for use, the voltage of a vehicle power supply connected to the power winch, whether or not the power winch is connected to the wireless handheld controller normally, and whether a steel wire rope of the power winch is wound or unwound, so as to improve the safety of operation, control, and use. The power winch further includes a storage holder installed on a surface of the power winch for storing the wireless handheld controller to facilitate a quick access or use of the wireless handheld controller, so as to improve the convenience of operation, control and use.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for a fairlead changing direction of a line under tensions are disclosed. The fairlead may include an opening with a front lip. The line under tension may be roved through the opening. The front lip may have a variable radius round. The front lip guides a change in direction of the line.

Abstract: A system has a hoist system to lift a payload to a position adjacent to a ceiling of a room. Image sensor systems collect visual data and payload depth data within the payload and ambient depth data within the room. A controller is connected to the hoist system and the image sensor systems. The controller is configured to control the motion of the hoist system. The motion of the hoist system is controlled in part by the ambient depth data from the room.

Abstract: A line guidance device (40) is provided for use with a confined space entry/retrieval hoist and fall protection anchorage system (10) and includes a line guide (46) that guides a line from an extend/retract line device (22) past another extend/retract line device (20) with both devices (20, 22) mounted on a backside (24) of a mast (12) of the system (10).

Abstract: An modular lift system for hoisting objects along a track to a predetermined height. The lift system may include a limit switch, a carriage with an automatic emergency braking system, and a peak to engage the track, whereby the carriage rolls along the side rails of the track between the peak mounted to the top of the track and the bottom of the track. The carriage can be adjustable thereby permitting it to be adapted to various types and sizes of tracks. The automatic emergency braking system is adapted to prevent the uncontrolled descent of the carriage in the event of a cable or primary brake failure.

Abstract: A multi-lift point elevator, which may be employed to lift a large, cumbersome object via independent lift points in order to elevate an object either levelly or at an angle and methods of use of same.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mobile dimensioning and weighing are disclosed. An example mobile weighting and dimensioning system includes a truck scale system and a tape measure. The truck scale system includes: a fork scale to weigh a parcel that is held by forks; and a weight indicator to receive an indication of the weight of the parcel from the fork scale. The tape measure includes: a tape cartridge to spool and unspool a tape having electronically readable indicia; a measurement circuit to determine linear dimensions of the parcel by reading the electronically readable indicia in response to trigger events; and a communications circuit to transmit the first linear dimension of the parcel to the weight indicator. The weight indicator associates the weight and the first linear dimension with an identifier of the parcel, and transmits the weight, the first linear dimension, and the identifier to a computing system.

Abstract: A ladder tree stand raising apparatus for raising a ladder tree stand into position adjacent to a tree. The apparatus comprising an elongated member, a first lateral member, and a second lateral member. The elongated member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongated member is connectable to the tree. The first lateral member is connected to the second end of the elongated member. The second lateral member is connected to the elongated member and spaced a distance from the first lateral member. The second lateral member has at least one arm having a substantially U-shaped configuration. The at least one arm is engageable with a rung of the ladder tree stand. An open end of the at least one arm extends away from the second lateral member.

Abstract: The aerial work platform comprises a chassis (2), optionally a turret (4) mounted pivotably on the chassis, a mechanism (8) for lifting a work platform that is mounted on the chassis or the turret, and a control station (50) arranged on the chassis (2) or the turret (4). The control station comprises: members (52) for controlling the lifting mechanism and optionally the rotation of the turret, a validation member (54), the control members (52) being inhibited in the absence of simultaneous actuation of the validation member, and a handle (70). The mutual arrangement thereof makes it possible to hold the handle (70) and to simultaneously actuate the validation member (54) with a same hand while simultaneously actuating any one of the control members (52) with the other hand.

Abstract: Embodiments in the present description are provided for a lever adapter device for use in lifting a vehicle or other heavy objects. Additional embodiments in the present description are provided for a Bi-pod rescue strut system for use in stabilizing a vehicle or other object. The lever adapter device includes stabilizing feet and one or more support legs. The lever adapter device further includes a hinge disposed at an end of each support leg. The lever adapter device further includes a rotatable attachment link that enables options for the orientation of a lifting device to assist in lifting the vehicle or the other heavy objects.

Abstract: A system for closing a container is contemplated. The system features an injection molded, polymeric funnel including an engagement flange and a connector piece attaching to a gripping ring. A closure body capable of sealing a container is also provided. The closure includes a pull tab to create an opening into which the funnel inlet may be received in a snap-fitting arrangement. The engagement flange and protrusions proximate to the end of the funnel inlet facilitate the snap fit, align the structure, and prevent over-insertion of the funnel into the interior volume of the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing a beverage, in particular a cold beverage, comprising a cartridge that has a reservoir filled with a beverage substance, a beverage preparation unit with a cartridge receptacle into which the cartridge can be reversibly inserted, and a cartridge discharge device which causes at least partial transfer of the beverage substance from the reservoir into a mixing chamber; furthermore, the beverage preparation unit comprises a fluid supply which opens into the mixing chamber, or the system includes a movable plunger which is placed inside the reservoir and can be transferred from a starting position into a final position by means of the cartridge discharge device.

Abstract: A system for providing a well stimulation fluid can include a manifold, a first flow meter and a second flow meter. The manifold can be an integrated manifold defining a first isolated manifold path and a second isolated manifold path. The first isolated manifold path can be configured to be in fluid communication with a first wellhead and the second isolated manifold path is configured to be in fluid communication with a second wellhead. The first flow meter can be in fluid communication with the first isolated manifold path. The second flow meter can be in fluid communication with the second isolated manifold path.

Abstract: A method for forming a MEMS device may include performing a silicon-on-nothing process to form a cavity in a monocrystalline silicon substrate at a first depth relative to a top surface of the monocrystalline silicon substrate; forming, in an electrically conductive electrode region of the monocrystalline silicon substrate, an electrically insulated region extending to a second depth that is less than the first depth relative to the top surface of the monocrystalline silicon substrate; and etching the monocrystalline silicon substrate to expose a gap between a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the second electrode is separated from the first electrode, within a first depth region, by a first distance defined by the electrically insulated region and the gap, and wherein the second electrode is separated from the first electrode, within a second depth region, by a second distance defined by the gap.

Abstract: A method of forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes forming a lower electrode on a first insulator layer within a cavity of the MEMS. The method further includes forming an upper electrode over another insulator material on top of the lower electrode which is at least partially in contact with the lower electrode. The forming of the lower electrode and the upper electrode includes adjusting a metal volume of the lower electrode and the upper electrode to modify beam bending.

Abstract: An electromechanical pressure sensor system, in particular microphone type, including an electromechanical transducer, signal processing device, a substrate for receiving at least one support of the electromechanical transducer and/or signal processing device, a protective cover arranged on the upper face of the substrate, the support of the electromechanical transducer and/or signal processing device being housed in at least one cavity located on the lower face of the substrate.

Abstract: A physical quantity sensor includes a substrate, an acceleration sensor mounted on the substrate, an integrated circuit mounted on the substrate and stacked with the acceleration sensor, and serial communication wirings provided to the substrate. In a plan view of the acceleration sensor element, a bonding wire connecting the acceleration sensor element to the integrated circuit is disposed on an opposite side to the serial communication wirings with respect to a virtual central line of the acceleration sensor element.

Abstract: A method for processing a silicon wafer with a through cavity structure. The method is operated in accordance with the following sequence: performing ion implantation on a silicon wafer or pattern wafer; implanting a dummy substrate; bonding the silicon wafer to the pattern wafer; performing grinding and polishing, and thinning the pattern wafer to a depth exposing the pattern; bonding; and peeling the dummy substrate. Compared with the prior art, the present invention is standard in operation, and the product quality can be effectively guaranteed. The product has high cost performance and excellent comprehensive technical effect. The present invention has expectable relatively large economic values and social values.

Abstract: Process for encapsulation of a microelectronic device comprising the following steps in sequence: supply a support substrate comprising a first principal face on which a microelectronic device is placed, a second principal face, and a lateral face, deposit a bonding layer on the first principal face of the substrate, position an encapsulation cover comprising a first principal face, a second principal face, and a lateral face, on the bonding layer, deposit a lateral protection layer on: the lateral face and the periphery of the second principal face of the support substrate, the lateral face and the periphery of the second principal face of the encapsulation cover, the lateral protection layer delimiting a protected zone, thinning of the second principal face of the support substrate and/or the second principal face of the encapsulation cover outside the protected zone.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a carbon-based hydrogen storage material having an autocatalytic capability, and a production method therefor. The present invention provides a carbon-based hydrogen storage material having an atomic defect, which is a hydrogen adsorbing-storing hydrocarbon compound having an autocatalysis reaction, wherefrom hydrogen that has been adsorbed and stored within the compound is either released while no heat is absorbed, or released while heat is generated.

Abstract: A method for producing hydrogen of the present invention includes thermally reducing a reaction medium in which CeO2 is doped with a metal other than Ce and bringing the thermally reduced reaction medium into contact with water to oxidize the reaction medium and to generate the hydrogen. When a reaction temperature in the thermally reducing the reaction medium is defined as T1 [° C.] and a reaction temperature in the bringing the thermally reduced reaction medium into contact with the water is defined as T2 [° C.], a relation of T1?T2?150 is satisfied. It is preferred that a series of processes including the thermally reducing the reaction medium and the bringing the thermally reduced reaction medium into contact with the water is repeated.

Abstract: The inventions is directed to a new design for catalyst tubes, which makes it possible to apply the concept of regenerative reforming into steam reformers having catalyst tube inlets and outlets at opposite sides of the furnace chamber. The catalyst tube comprises an inlet for process gas to enter the catalyst tube and an outlet for process gas to exit the catalyst tube, which inlet and outlet are located at opposite ends of the catalyst tube. The catalyst tube further comprises a first annular channel comprising the catalyst, a second annular channel for process gas to flow countercurrently or co-currently to the process gas flowing through the first annular channel.

Abstract: A method for producing ozone at elevated pressure with a capacity of at least 1 kg ozone/hour by an ozone generator having a high voltage electrode and a counter electrode. The electrodes delimit a gap in which a dielectric is arranged and through which a gas containing oxygen and having a gas pressure of pgas flows. The high voltage electrode and the counter electrode with a connection for an electric power supply to generate discharges are provided in at least one discharge gap. The power supply provides a voltage in a range from 1 kV to 50 kV and wherein stroke widths di of the discharge are distributed between a minimum stroke width dmin and a maximum stroke width dmax. The gas pressure pgas of the gas containing oxygen at the outlet of the ozone generator is at least 3 bar.

Abstract: In the synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) via high temperature, high pressure methods, a boron feedstock may be elevated above its melting point in a nitrogen environment at an elevated pressure. Methods and apparatus for supporting the boron feedstock and subsequent boron melt are described that enhance BNNT synthesis. A target holder having a boron nitride interface layer thermally insulates the target holder from the boron melt. Using one or more lasers as a heat source, mirrors may be positioned to reflect and control the distribution of heat in the chamber. The flow of nitrogen gas in the chamber may be heated and controlled through heating elements and flow control baffles to enhance BNNT formation. Cooling systems and baffle elements may provide additional control of the BNNT production process.

Abstract: A method to prepare a haloamine, such as a monochloramine in solution, from a solid halogen releaser(s) is described. Also described is a process to form a haloamine in solution using solid reactants. Also, an aqueous haloamine, such as a monochloramine solution, is further described that has a haloamine in solution and a dehalogenated organic compound present. Methods of use are also described.