Abstract: A printing-fluid containing device configured to be inserted into a cartridge attachment section in an insertion direction includes: a printing-fluid cartridge and an adaptor to which the cartridge is detachably assembled. The cartridge includes: a casing; a supply portion; a detection portion; and an engagement portion. The adaptor includes: an adaptor body; and an electrical interface. The detection portion includes a light accessible portion accessed by light from an outside of the cartridge. The engagement portion is engageable with the cartridge attachment section. The adaptor body has a front wall at its leading end in the insertion direction. The front wall has an opening through which the supply portion extends. The electrical interface is disposed on an outer surface of the adaptor body and electrically connectable to an electric contact of the cartridge attachment section.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to disposing memory banks and select register. In an example implementation, a plurality of memory banks is arranged to form a group of memory banks. Each memory bank includes a plurality of memory units. At least one select register generates a select signal to access the memory units in the plurality of memory banks. The at least one select register is disposed at an end of the group of memory banks.

Abstract: A liquid circulation device includes a first liquid discharge head to discharge a liquid, a first supply channel to supply the liquid to the first liquid discharge head, a first collection channel to collect the liquid from the first liquid discharge head, a second liquid discharge head to discharge the liquid and disposed higher than the first liquid discharge head, a second supply channel to supply the liquid to the second liquid discharge head, a second collection channel to collect the liquid from the second liquid discharge head, a supply-side fluid restrictor disposed in the first supply channel to make a fluid resistance value of the first supply channel greater than a fluid resistance value of the second supply channel, and a collection-side fluid restrictor disposed in the second collection channel to make a fluid resistance value of the second collection channel greater than a fluid resistance value of the first collection channel.

Abstract: Provided are an image processing method, an image processing device, and an image recording apparatus capable of suppressing generation of beats, even in a case where streaky unevenness correction other than non-discharge correction of a recording element is performed, in any nozzle layout shapes.

Abstract: A cassette connectable to a printer includes a housing configured to house a recording sheet, a connector that is connected to a feed port of the printer for supplying the recording sheet to the printer, and a sensor group including sensor modules that measure a state in a space surrounded by the housing.

Abstract: A portable hybrid hand labeler is disclosed that relies on mechanical motion, which eliminates the need for motors and the corresponding energy required to power the motors. The portable hybrid hand labeler also houses an ink jet head and a digital print mechanism, which offers the user infinite print flexibility. The portable hybrid hand labeler is preferably battery driven, and comprises a mechanism to harvest the kinetic energy from the trigger pull and a display panel with a solar panel to collect solar energy to trickle charge the battery pack, thereby increasing usage time between charges.

Abstract: A method of using a central computer that is communicatively connectable to a first control computer and configured to dynamically allocate and transmit unique codes from a server to a first printing machine, having a first rate of printing.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate generally to reconfigurable support pads for fabric image transfers. Specifically, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, reconfigurable support pads are provided for fabric image transfers (e.g., silk screening, heat transfer, direct-to-garment printing, etc.). In particular, the techniques herein provide for various adjustable configurations of portions of the fabric substrate support, which may be changed for different thicknesses of garments, and more particularly, that allow for varied thicknesses found on the same garment. For example, by configuring the support in a first “flat” configuration, a plain tee shirt may lay flat, and then configuring the support in a second “two-tiered” configuration, with one portion lower (or higher) than the other, allows for a hoodie with a thicker pocket portion at the “belly” of the garment to also lay flat.

Abstract: A printing device is described. The printing device comprises a fluid flow generator to cause a heating fluid to flow towards a curing zone that is downstream of a print zone in terms of an advance direction of the print medium. The printing device comprises an impingement device arranged upstream of the curing zone in terms of the heating fluid flow. The impingement device is to modify a flow rate of the heating fluid towards the curing zone along the advance direction.

Abstract: An inkjet printing device includes an ink container accommodating a non-aqueous clear ink containing a resin and an organic solvent, a discharging head to discharge the non-aqueous clear ink directly or indirectly onto a substrate to form printed matter; and a heating device to heat the substrate, wherein the following relationship is satisfied: Tlow (° C.)>Thigh (° C.), where Tlow represents the temperature of the substrate that the heating device is heating during printing in a low gloss printing mode in which the non-aqueous clear ink is directly or indirectly discharged and attached to the substrate to impart low gloss to the printed matter and Thigh represents the temperature of the substrate that the heating device is heating during printing in a high gloss printing mode in which the non-aqueous clear ink is directly or indirectly discharged and attached to the substrate to impart high gloss to the printed matter.

Abstract: A printing device includes an ink container accommodating a liquid containing a clear ink containing water and a resin, a discharging head to discharge the clear ink directly or indirectly onto a substrate to form a printing layer, and a heating device to heat the substrate, wherein the following relationship is satisfied: Tlow (degrees C.)>Thigh (degrees C.), where Tlow (degrees C.) represents the temperature of the substrate that the heating device is heating during printing in a low gloss printing mode and Thigh (degrees C.) represents the temperature of the substrate that the heating device is heating during printing in a high gloss printing mode, wherein the following relationships are satisfied: in the high gloss printing mode, Gp?Gm and, in the low gloss printing mode, Gm?Gp, where Gm represents the gloss level of the substrate and Gp represents the gloss level of the printing layer.

Abstract: An example finishing device may include a monoclamp, a carrier body, and a biasing element located between the monoclamp and the carrier body to force the monoclamp away from the carrier body.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes an apparatus main body that houses the printing unit therein, and that includes a paper feeding port provided on the upper surface; an upper feeding path configured to guide the medium fed from the paper feeding port and including a first curved portion in a middle portion thereof for inverting the medium; a medium housing portion configured to house the medium; and a lower feeding path configured to guide the medium from the medium housing portion and including a second curved portion in a middle portion thereof for inverting the medium in a course of the guidance, in which an innermost portion of the first curved portion overlaps the second curved portion in a depth direction from the front surface toward a rear surface, which is on a side opposite to the front surface, of the apparatus main body when viewed from the upper surface.

Abstract: A printer includes a head unit and a platen unit. The head unit includes a print head. The platen unit includes a platen roller, a support, and a guide roller. The platen roller is rotatably supported on the support and configured to rotate to convey recording sheet. The guide roller includes a roller part, and the roller part is configured to rotate in contact with the recording sheet as the recording sheet is conveyed.

Abstract: A medium transport apparatus includes a transport roller configured to transport a medium and a roller support portion configured to support the transport roller. The roller support portion includes a support member contacting an outer circumferential surface of the transport roller at two positions thereof in a circumferential direction to support the transport roller, a base member defining a position of the support member, and an intermediary member mediating the support member and the base member. The intermediary member is configured to cause separation between the support member and the base member without moving the support member and the base member.

Abstract: An assembly comprises at least first and second transmission links. Each transmission link controls movement of a respective element coupled to a first side of the transmission link, under control of a common drive source coupled to a second side of the transmission link. A synchronizing unit is interposed between the first side and the second side of each transmission link, to synchronize movement of the respective elements by the common drive source.

Abstract: A cabinet configuration for accommodating a printing device. The cabinet configuration may be used in conjunction with a conveying device, in particular a conveying device of a production line, for conveying objects like containers, packages, products, parcels or bottles.

Abstract: A hand stamp that has a handle that receives a removable die box. The die box is received and held in the handle by a spring-loaded push button that has a locking mechanism that engages a locking slot in the die box. By operating the push button the locking mechanism is moved out of the locking slot to release the die box for re-inking or replacement of the porous foam material with a replacement image surface. A reversible cover engages the bottom of the handle to securely cover the die plate in a first position. When the cover is reversed, the cover acts as a protective resting place for the stamp which can be easily lifted off the cover for use by the operator.

Abstract: A PU printing method and system including a textile component; and a rotary screen device component. More specifically, the system can include: a source of PU material; a rotary screen containing a squeegee blade or magnetic roller that is connected to the PU material source; means to carry the textile in proximity to the rotary screen and in position to receive a print; and a source of pressure, hydrodynamic or magnetic, to force the PU through the rotary screen and onto the textile.

Abstract: A recording material and a recording sheet having better color-developing performance, storage stability, etc. A recording material which contains (A) at least one color former, (B) at least one compound selected from the group including compounds represented by the following formula (I), and (C) at least one compound selected from the group including compounds represented by the following formula (II) (wherein R1 to R3 each represent a halogen atom, a nitro group, a C1 to C6 alkyl group, a C1 to C6 alkoxy group, a C2 to C6 alkenyl group or a C1 to C6 haloalkyl group, n1 and n3 each independently represent any integer of 0 to 5, n2 represents any integer of 0 to 4, and X represents —SO2—O— or —O—SO2—).

Abstract: A transfer film, in particular hot-stamping film, which includes a carrier film and a transfer ply with a top coat arranged on the carrier film and detachable from the carrier film, wherein a master structure is molded on the carrier film on its side facing the transfer ply, and wherein the top coat includes a structuring which has a structure complementary to the master structure.

Abstract: An optical device for painters is provided which can be used to make life drawings, the device being positioned facing the observer, between the scene, image or model to be copied and the working surface. The device includes a supporting structure including at least two mirrors disposed facing one another, both positioned to form an angle, of approximately 45°, relative to the rear surface of the structure, such that the image, located on the front side of the device received by a first mirror is reflected onto a second mirror and the image reflected in the second mirror is received by the observer located on the rear side of the device. One of the mirrors can pivot in order to control the orientation of the reflected image received and to adjust same as appropriate.

Abstract: A resealable airtight container system is provided for holding and storing paint that preserves and maintains the paint in a clean, high quality condition for current and subsequent use. Different embodiments of the system include a non-cylindrical container component, a removable container edge-protecting lip component that engages an upper edge of the non-cylindrical container, and a sealing lid component that provides an airtight seal to cover and seal the container. The lip component may be stored in the lid component when not in use. In one embodiment, the system provides a non-cylindrical container that may function both as a painting tool carrier and as a resealable paint container.

Abstract: A shading system for tires and wheels being built to a customized shape and size to cover at minimum the sidewall of a tire. The shading system may be comprised of, but is not limited to, multiple layers of shading material offering ultraviolet and heat protection for the covered area and a multipoint harness to secure the shade to the tire.

Abstract: A wheel hub having an axis of symmetry and including a flange transverse to the axis of symmetry and provided with a plurality of fixing holes for attaching a wheel, a tubular body extending axially from the flange for supporting a rolling bearing, and a centering device arranged on a side of the flange opposite to that of the tubular body and in a position concentric with the axis of symmetry of the wheel hub, for retaining a wheel rim or a brake disc. The centering device being provided with a given number of flattened areas extending circumferentially and axially on a respective continuous tubular body projecting axially from the flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a freewheel hub for a bicycle, comprising a freewheel device which optionally allows relative rotation between a hub sleeve and a driver or couples the hub sleeve and the driver in a torque-transmitting manner. The freewheel device has at least one first clutch ring and at least one second clutch ring, wherein the first clutch ring is coupled or coupleable to the hub sleeve in a torque-transmitting manner, and wherein the second clutch ring is coupleable or coupled to the driver in a torque-transmitting manner, and wherein the first and the second clutch ring are displaceable axially relative to the hub axle between an engaged position and a freewheel position. Provision is made here for at least one magnet arrangement accommodated in apertures in the first clutch ring to keep the clutch rings in the engaged position.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a non-pneumatic tire is provided that includes a plurality of elements that move relative to a base. The elements have a central axis that extends in a longitudinal direction, and the elements are disposed in a circumferential direction around the central axis. The apparatus also includes a radial movement member that moves in a radial direction, a hub, a shear band, and a plurality of spokes that are attached to the hub. The radial movement member moves outward in the radial direction and urges the elements to move relative to the base such that the elements urge the spokes to move outward in the radial direction. Adhesive engages the spokes and the shear band at an attachment location of the spokes and the shear band.

Abstract: A device for removing obstructions impeding movement of equipment is disclosed. The device includes two panels connected by four axles, each axle rotatably connected to the panels, and two bridges. Two brush assemblies—each having an adaptor, a platform, and a plurality of brushing articles—are connected to the bridges. When a user mounts the device around a caster wheel, obstructions are pushed away from the caster wheel by the one or more bristle implements.

Abstract: A transportable carton assembly is disclosed that includes a carton defining a bottom rear corner edge portion having a pair of longitudinally spaced apart apertures formed therein, and an elongated shield retained within the bottom rear corner edge portion of the carton and including a pair of longitudinally spaced apart wheels positioned to extend through the longitudinally spaced apart apertures formed in the bottom rear corner edge portion of the carton for transporting the carton over a surface.

Abstract: A transportable carton assembly is disclosed that includes a carton defining a bottom rear corner edge portion having a pair of longitudinally spaced apart apertures formed therein, and an elongated shield retained within the bottom rear corner edge portion of the carton and including a pair of longitudinally spaced apart wheels positioned to extend through the longitudinally spaced apart apertures formed in the bottom rear corner edge portion of the carton for transporting the carton over a surface.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a cabinet having an internal frame and a pair of retractable wheel assemblies mechanically coupled to the internal frame. Each retractable wheel assembly includes a first retractable wheel, and a second retractable wheel. The first retractable wheel and the second retractable wheel are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The first and second retractable wheels of each of the pair of retractable wheel assemblies support the cabinet above an external surface when each are in the extended position, thereby facilitating movement of the cabinet across the external surface. Further, the first and second retractable wheels of each of the pair of retractable wheel assemblies allow the cabinet to contact the external surface when each are in the retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tyre for vehicle wheels comprising at least one external structural element comprising at least one external structural element comprising a crosslinked elastomeric material obtained by crosslinking a crosslinkable elastomeric composition comprising (i) at least one diene elastomeric polymer, and (ii) a system for protection against ozone substantially free of polymeric static protective agents which essentially consists of at least one phenolic antioxidant in an amount substantially equal to or higher than 3 phr.

Abstract: A tubeless pneumatic tire. A first bead at one side of the tire has a greater rigidity and/or strength, or outer size; a first lip at the same side as the first bead is provided on a first bead seat away from a hub groove and a second lip at the same side as the second bead is provided on a second bead seat close to the hub groove. An outer side of the hub is adjacent to the hub groove, so that when a vehicle is stationary on a horizontal ground and the tire is flattened without gas support, the bears all or most of a load at a side away from the hub groove. Therefore, this application can prevent the second tire bead provided on the second bead seat adjacent to the hub groove from sliding into the hub groove once a puncture occurs during the high-speed driving, avoiding the traffic accidents caused by the loss of control of braking and steering.

Abstract: Technology for suppressing, in tire including spiral cord and auxiliary belt layers, occurrence of separation between spiral cord and auxiliary belt layers. Tire includes: carcass toroidally extending between pair of bead portions; spiral cord layer arranged on outer side in tire radial direction of crown portion of carcass and wherein upper and lower layers formed by spirally winding reinforcing cord; and auxiliary belt layer arranged on outer side in tire radial direction of spiral cord layer. Inclination direction of belt cords of auxiliary belt layer and inclination direction of reinforcing cord of upper layer of spiral cord layer are same when angle ? of belt cords of auxiliary belt layer with respect to tire circumferential direction is 54.7°<?<90°, and these inclination directions are different when angle ? of belt cords of auxiliary belt layer with respect to tire circumferential direction is 0°<?<54.7°.

Abstract: A tire, the speed rating of which is at least V, comprises a tread, having a volumetric void ratio at least equal to 2% and at most equal to 20%, having a central part Pc comprising at least one groove, and two lateral parts PI each having a volumetric void ratio at most equal to 2%. The central part Pc of the tread has an axial width at most equal to one third of the axial width LBDR of the tread, and any portion of the central part Pc of the tread that is circumferentially delimited by two meridian planes separated by a circumferential distance dc equal to one tenth of the outer perimeter P of the tire comprises at least one and at most three grooves that open onto the meridian planes delimiting the portion in question.

Abstract: A tire includes a tire frame member formed of a resin material, the tire frame member including: a bead portion, a side portion that extends toward a tire radial direction outer side from the bead portion, and a crown portion that extends toward a tire width direction inner side from the side portion; and a tread formed of a rubber material, the tread being disposed at the tire radial direction outer side of the tire frame member, a plurality of circumferential direction grooves that extend in a tire circumferential direction being formed in a tread surface, and a groove width of a circumferential direction groove having a widest groove width along the tire width direction being within a range of from 5% to 15% of a ground contact width of the tread surface.

Abstract: A tread for a tire includes a plurality of circumferential ribs, at least one of the ribs having sipes extending in a zigzag manner as the sipes extend axially across the rib and also extending in a zigzag manner as the sipes project radially inward from a radially outer surface of the rib.

Abstract: A stud pin includes a tip, a body portion, and a lower flange. A flange profile shape of the lower flange is an anisotropic shape includes short sides and long sides of different lengths, and includes four or more first flange protrusion portions that project in the longitudinal direction parallel with the long sides and two second flange protrusion portions that project in the lateral direction parallel with the short sides. A body profile shape of the body portion is a shape including body linear portions extending in a linear manner. The body linear portions are disposed facing a portion of the flange profile shape between two adjacent protrusion portions of the first flange protrusion portion and the second flange protrusion portion along the outer circumference of the flange profile shape.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bead reinforcing device for pneumatic tires, which includes a bead forming a circumference of a tire as a portion where the tire is in contact with a wheel, a carcass formed to cover the bead from its inside to its outside and forming an entire frame of the tire, and a bead stiffener formed to cover an entire outer surface of the bead.

Abstract: A tire inflation system integrated with vehicle aerodynamic and wheel-end components, such as fairings, wheel covers and mud shields. Fluid conduits may route pressurized fluid from a fluid pressure source to a rotary union mounted at a wheel end. The fluid conduits may be routed along or through various aerodynamic and wheel-end components.

Abstract: A device (10) for securing an electronic component to a wall of a tire comprises a base (11) that is able to be secured to the wall of a tire and a retaining wall (12), connected to the base (11). The interior surfaces (14, 15) of these elements define a volume (13) able to accommodate the electronic member (100). The base (11) has an opening (18) via which the electronic member is introduced so that when the base (11) is secured to the wall of the tire, the opening (18) is closed by the wall of the tire. The securing device (10) is such that the retaining wall (12) is able to be torn in order to form a fault that allows the electronic member to be extracted and inserted, and such that the retaining wall (12) has a retaining device (19) for a clamping system (20) for clamping the retaining wall (12).

Abstract: A plurality of disposable single fabricated piece tire grips with friction contact surfaces and cable ties ratchet mounted on wheel contact surfaces of tires mounted on wheel hubs with openings allowing the grips to secure there through for easy application and fits all tires regardless of size.

Abstract: A coupling device includes a coupling device body that includes a coupling pin. The coupling pin projects upward from the coupling device body. The coupling device body includes a support mechanism that supports the coupling pin so as to be freely movable in the direction of one line in a horizontal plane. The coupling device is included in the carrier. During coupling between the carrier and a carried object, the coupling pin is freely movable in the direction of at least one line in the horizontal plane and enabled to smoothly move to a position at which the coupling is performed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to facilitate a single pin load sensor coupled to a hitch receiver, the sensor to measure one or more loads on the hitch receiver. An example apparatus includes a load sensing pin coupled to a hitch receiver of a vehicle, the load sensing pin disposed in a cavity of a crossbar that is to couple the hitch receiver to the vehicle, wherein the load sensing pin is to measure a load transferred from the hitch receiver to the crossbar.

Abstract: In the front lower arm, a ball joint bracket to which a ball joint to be coupled to a knuckle is attached is welded to an outer end of a lower arm body in the left and right direction of the vehicle. A spindle member connected to a lower end of a shock absorber is provided on a front side of the ball joint bracket in the front and back direction of the vehicle so as to protrude forward. A welding part between the lower arm body and the ball joint bracket is inclined in plan view, toward an outside in the left and right direction from a front part to a rear part of the welded part in the front and back direction. An extension of a central axial line of the spindle member is arranged so as to intersect with the welded part.

Abstract: An axle hanger includes a web, a first flange extending in a first direction perpendicular to the web, and a second flange extending in the first direction perpendicular to the web, spaced from and parallel to the first flange. A first return extends from the first flange toward the second flange parallel to the web, and a second return extends from the second flange toward the first flange parallel to the web. The axle hanger is easier to install and access in the event a hanger spring needs replacement, and the hanger can be more stably secured to the axle.

Abstract: An extension-retraction link includes: a stationary shaft having a tubular shape; a movable shaft that can slide with respect to the stationary shaft; and an actuator that has a bearing unit supporting a screw shaft and moves the movable shaft. The stationary shaft includes: first to fourth bushes in contact with first to fourth plane surfaces of the movable shaft, respectively; a first elastic member pressing the third bush to the third plane surface; and a second elastic member pressing the fourth bush to the fourth plane surface. The bearing unit includes: a bearing in contact with the screw shaft; a bearing holder that fits in a mounting groove provided to the stationary shaft and holds the bearing; and a third elastic member located between a bottom surface of the mounting groove and the bearing holder.

Abstract: A shock absorber includes a first end and a second end that reciprocate relative to one another. The shock absorber includes a gas spring chamber, a damping chamber, and a floating piston. The first side of the floating piston is in fluid communication with the gas spring chamber. The second side of the floating piston is in fluid communication with the damping chamber. The gas in the gas spring chamber applies pressure against the floating piston, which applies pressure to the substantially incompressible fluid in the damping chamber. This pressure transfer may be adequate to minimize or prevent cavitation.

Abstract: A height-adjusting axle assembly separate from and connectable to a trailer frame. A first pair of wheels is connected to a first cross-beam by a first pair of torsion axles such that rotation of the first cross-beam causes rotation of the first pair of torsion axles. A second pair of wheels is connected to a second cross-beam by a second pair of torsion axles such that rotation of the second cross-beam causes rotation of the second pair of torsion axles. An interconnecting bar is pivotally connected to the first cross-beam and the second cross-beam. A first frame rail and a second frame rail are connectable to the trailer frame. The first cross-beam and the second cross-beam are supported by and extend between the first frame rail and the second frame rail.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body; a plurality of wheel assemblies each having a rotation axis; at least one suspension linkage, each suspension linkage coupling a respective wheel assembly to the vehicle body to permit motion of the rotation axis of each respective wheel assembly relative to the vehicle body; a damper coupled to a respective suspension linkage to constrain the motion of the associated wheel assembly by applying a damper reaction force to the suspension linkage, the damper being configured to be responsive to a damper force control output to vary the damper reaction force being applied to the suspension linkage; at least one vehicle sensor configured to provide vehicle condition data; and a damper control unit configured to generate the damper force control output that causes the damper to generate respective damper reaction forces to act against the suspension linkage to control the motion of the wheel assembly towards a set position for the wheel assembly relative to the vehicle body, ad