Abstract: An air treatment apparatus has a momentum separator positioned in an air flow path. The momentum separator has an upper wall, a lower wall, a sidewall extending between the upper and lower walls and a momentum separator air inlet.

Abstract: An air treatment apparatus has a momentum separator positioned in an air flow path. The momentum separator has an upper wall, a lower wall, a sidewall extending between the upper and lower walls and a momentum separator air inlet. A momentum separator air inlet is provided in an inlet portion of the sidewall. The momentum separator air inlet faces an opposed portion of the sidewall that is opposed to the inlet portion of the sidewall and the inlet portion of the sidewall comprises a side screen.

Abstract: A device for separating and extracting suspended solids and particles from a fluid is shown. The device can include a hydro-cyclonic process unit, a variable geometry vortex process unit, a reverse coalescence and flocculation process unit and a fixed geometry vortices separator process unit. The fluid to be treated can enter the device through a fluid inlet and travel and recirculate through the several process units. The process units can collectively induce vorticose separation of the fluid and separate suspended solids and particles within the fluid. The suspended solids and particles can then be extracted from the device via one or more extraction fluid outlets. After the desired amount of suspended solids and particles has been removed, the processed fluid can be discharged from the device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a nozzle device for dispensing a viscous application medium in the form of at least one jet (onto a component, preferably for the encircling application of the application medium onto a rabbet, edge or transition joint of the component (100), wherein the at least one jet defines a jet width. The nozzle device comprises an opening configuration for forming at least one slit opening to dispense the application medium and is in particular distinguished in that the opening configuration is concave to effect a narrowing of the jet width towards the dispensing side. The disclosure also relates to an associated method.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a nozzle device for emitting at least one emission medium onto a component, preferably onto a fold, an edge or a transition joint of the component. The nozzle device comprises at least two nozzle plates arranged adjoining one another, wherein a first nozzle plate comprises at least one opening for emitting at least one emission jet and a second nozzle plate comprises at least two openings for emitting at least two emission jets.

Abstract: A connection structure for assembling shower, that includes: a shower, on which is disposed a first connection hanging piece; and a shower head, on which is disposed a second connection hanging piece connected in cooperation with the first connection hanging piece, such that the first connection hanging piece and the second connection hanging piece are connected and hung in cooperation, to realize connection of the shower with the shower head. For this connection structure, the shower can be placed conveniently on the shower head, and it can be produced easily, to achieve good economic results.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a water outlet device comprising a water outlet portion and a moving portion disposed in the water outlet portion. The water outlet portion comprises a body portion and a cover portion. The cover portion comprises a first water outlet nozzle, and the moving portion is movable relative to the cover portion. A transmission mechanism is disposed between the moving portion and the water outlet portion, and the transmission mechanism drives the moving portion to move toward the cover portion and away from the cover portion. The moving portion comprises an insertion portion. Movement of the moving portion controls the insertion portion to insert or pull out from the first water outlet nozzle, and the first water outlet nozzle discharges different water spray patterns when the insertion portion is inserted into or pulled away from the first water outlet nozzle.

Abstract: A jet shaper for shaping, from a liquid, a jet consisting of multiple subjets of the liquid, and to a spray shaper and an associated method. The jet shaper includes a spray former and a spray distributor. The spray former is arranged to generate from the liquid a spray of the liquid in a shape of a spray cone under ambient conditions. The spray distributor is arranged to shape, from the spray of the liquid, the jet of the liquid, wherein the jet of the liquid consists of multiple subjets of the liquid being free of mutual overlap. The spray former includes a spray former outlet and a flight chamber. The flight chamber is arranged to allow droplets of the spray to follow a flight path from the spray former outlet in an essentially straight line towards the spray distributor.

Abstract: A sprinkler body for a rotating sprinkler includes a base securable to a source of water under pressure, a plurality of support struts connected to and extending from the base, and a deflector plate support connected to the plurality of support struts and disposed spaced from the base by the support struts. At least one of the plurality of support struts is wedge-shaped with an inward-facing apex. The support struts are configured to create a void in the water spray pattern away from a center pivot pipe and to direct the water spray downward to limit the effect of wind on the spray pattern.

Abstract: An improved traveling sprinkler is provided in which, e.g., a) a water tank is supported on a support surface of a base member at a forward position of a traveling sprinkler system from a water flow path that extends upright through the base member or b) a water tank includes a float valve contained within a removable cap on a top wall of the tank.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a water mist nano gasification conversion device, including a main body (1), an electronic high-voltage generator (5), a water inlet (3), a water supply tank (4), an electronic water mist spraying device (6) arranged in the water supply tank (4), and an atomization tube (2) arranged above the water supply tank (4). Water droplets and water mist sprayed by the electronic water mist spraying device (6) by using a negative electric field are blown into an electric field region which is arranged in the atomization tube (2) for ionization and decomposition. The nanoscale water mist generated by the device has the advantages of sterilizing and humidifying the air, improving air cleanliness and achieving skin moisturization.

Abstract: Embodiments for producing un-agglomerated, monodisperse droplets using a liquid sheet are provided. Nozzles with exit slit openings shape a spray liquid into a thin liquid sheet as the spray liquid exits from the slit opening. Stable multi-jet operation is achieved by including notches along the edge of the slit. The notches separate the liquid sheet into multiple jets to provide anchoring and stable multi-jet operation.

Abstract: A compressed air foam mixing system that has a mixing device connected to a discharge port of a tank. The mixing device receives fluid from the tank and pressurized air from the tank or alternatively directly from a source of pressurized air. The fluid and pressurized air are combined within the mixing device to form a foam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-fluid fog generator including: a low-pressure fog generator (10) breaking down liquid into liquid micro particles and spraying the liquid micro particles through a primary nozzle hole (16) of a nozzle body (13); and a fog generation unit (20) positioned on top of the nozzle body (13) and comprising: a conical pneumatic chamber (22) filled with compressed air; and a secondary nozzle hole (26) spraying fog, wherein the secondary nozzle hole (26) is located directly above the primary nozzle hole (16) and arranged in a concentric manner with the primary nozzle hole (16), wherein the fog includes a mixture of a compressed air and the liquid micro particles.

Abstract: Atomizing nozzle which combines two or more substances introduced through at least a first inlet (10) and a second inlet (50), and sprays the resulting atomized droplets through an outlet (110), capable of optimized flow rate and droplet size through a modular design based on interchangeable disk-shaped modules. When stacked in a hollow cylindrical casing conformed by a first housing (20) and a second housing (120), the plurality of modules conform a first mixing chamber (200) and a second mixing chamber (210) connected through a swirl module (60). Furthermore, when said stacking occurs, the first inlet (10) is connected to the first mixing chamber (200), the outlet (110) is connected to the second mixing chamber (210); and the second outlet may be connected to the first mixing chamber (200) or the second mixing chamber (210) depended on the configuration selected by the user.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a nozzle device for emitting an emission medium onto a component, preferably for emitting the emission medium onto two side faces and preferably an end face of a fold, an edge or a transition joint of the component. The nozzle device comprises an opening configuration for emitting the emission medium and is distinguished particularly in that the opening configuration comprises at least two openings for emitting at least two jets of the emission medium and the at least two openings are oriented inwardly so that the at least two jets approach one another toward the emission side.

Abstract: A protection shield for preventing liquid gas from contacting healthy skin has a first shield, an overlay shield, and a coupler. The first shield has a plurality of openings and a first shield center opening. The overlay shield has an overlay opening and a center opening. The overlay shield is removably coupled to the first shield and prevents overspray of a liquid gas from contacting healthy skin. A coupler locks the first shield and the overlay shield in place.

Abstract: A universal jet bar for the spraying or the spreading of granules or liquid conventionally including two arms articulated and each provided with a plurality of segments capable of being folded onto themselves, each segment including at least one lower profile defining a longitudinal housing open downwards and at each of its longitudinal ends, the universal jet bar receiving spraying equipment, remarkable in that it includes a plurality of premounting members capable, on the one hand, of supporting the spraying equipment and, on the other hand, of being inserted into the housing and removably rigidly connected onto the lower profile along the arms, the lower profile and housing being configured to entirely receive the premounting members and the spraying equipment.

Abstract: A system and method have been shown for the effective implementation of a height and rotational adjustment system for a plurality of spray guns for use in a line striper.

Abstract: A station for treating motor-vehicle bodies and/or components may include: a booth including at least one entrance for a motor-vehicle body and/or component and at least one exit for the motor-vehicle body and/or component; a system configured to move the motor-vehicle body and/or component between the at least one entrance and the at least one exit; at least one robot configured to treat the motor-vehicle body and/or component in the booth by spraying fluid toward the motor-vehicle body and/or component; and a platform inside the booth configured to support the motor-vehicle body and/or component. The system may be configured to rotate with the platform so as to align with the at least one entrance in order to receive the motor-vehicle body and/or component, and so as to align with the at least one exit in order to release the motor-vehicle body and/or component. The booth may have an octagonal shape.

Abstract: An application system includes an application unit including a nozzle configured to discharge a seal agent to a work, and a moving device configured to move the application unit. The moving device includes a movable unit, an elevating unit, and a posture changing unit configured to be raised and lowered by the elevating unit and support the application unit. The nozzle includes a proximal end and a distal end portion configured to discharge the seal agent. The posture changing unit includes a pivot mechanism configured to make the application unit pivot about a vertical axis, and a pivot mechanism configured to make the application unit pivot about a horizontal axis. The vertical axis and the nozzle are located on the same axis, and the vertical axis and the horizontal axis cross on a center axis of the nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for spreading an adhesive on a film, including at least a first metering roller and at least a second metering roller, which rotates in contact with an adhesive, the surface of the first metering roller being spaced from the surface of the second metering roller by a gap so that a portion of the surface of the second metering roller is coated with a uniform layer of adhesive, and a regulating device for moving at least the first metering roller with respect to the second metering roller to vary the width of the gap, wherein the regulating device is controlled by a control unit, the control unit being configured to control the position of the first metering roller and to regulate the width of the gap as a function of geometric and/or dimensional parameters of the first metering roller.

Abstract: A discharge device includes a nozzle (50) having a plurality of discharge ports, a liquid chamber (26) communicating with the plurality of discharge ports via a plurality of discharge flow paths, and a plunger rod (18) that reciprocates in the liquid chamber and is narrower than the liquid chamber. The plurality of discharge ports (62) is arranged un a straight nozzle arrangement line, and arranged with such a distance therebetween that globs of a liquid material having landed on an application target join together to form an application line. A plurality of liquid globs having been discharged from the plurality of discharge ports (62) have no contact with each other before landing on the application target, and letting the globs of the liquid material having landed join together on the application target.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for improving the solenoid dispensing water resistance, comprising a base, said base top surface of the fixed mounting support column slidably mounted threaded rod of the boom, the bottom of the threaded rod fixedly mounted may coil for dispensing of the dispensing head, when the dispensing start lifting the motor, the lifting motor drives a first gear, a first gear rotatably drives the second gear, the second gear rotates the threaded rod may be down to the coil dispensing improved dispensing manner, increasing the efficiency of dispensing can be generated after a significant reduction dispensing bubbles, to improve the quality of the coil, glue extrusion by pressurizing the way, bubbles in the glue are deposited After the dispensing is completed, use the vibration method to shake the air bubbles in the coil to make the coil have better quality.

Abstract: A sealant applying device for applying a sealant along a joint line formed on a panel joint, may include a nozzle device including a nozzle tip mounted through a fixing block to apply the sealant to the joint line, a guide unit mounted on one side of the fixing block adjacent to the nozzle tip and configured to be slidably movable along the joint line to guide the nozzle tip and a floating unit connected to the fixing block and a robot and allowing the fixing block to move upwards and downwards.

Abstract: A method of forming a hydrophobic and oleophobic surface. The method including spin coating an F-POSS with 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,-pentafluoropropane/1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane onto an inert surface. The F-POSS has a structure: Each Rf represents a nonreactive, fluorinated organic group, R1 represents a first monovalent organic group comprising at least two carbon atoms, and R2 represents hydrogen or a second monovalent organic group comprising at least two carbon atoms. The F-POSS with 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,-pentafluoropropane/1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane are then dried on the inert surface.

Abstract: A method for controlling a mobile device—placed on a holder, comprising an interface plate configured to be touched by an object so as to control the device, and comprising at least two movement sensors configured to detect a movement of the device—comprises a) applying an object to the holder at a point of impact located outside the interface plate, the application of the object leading to a propagation of a vibration wave that propagates along the holder, toward the mobile device; b) detecting, with each movement sensor, the vibration wave at a detection time; c) comparing detection times detected by each movement sensor, respectively; d) estimating a position of the point of impact on the holder, depending on the comparison carried out in c); and e) generating a control signal of the mobile device depending on the position estimated in d).

Abstract: A wafer level ultrasonic chip module includes a substrate, a composite layer, a conducting material, and a base material. The substrate has a through slot that passes through an upper surface of the substrate and a lower surface of the substrate. The composite layer includes an ultrasonic body and a protective layer. A lower surface of the ultrasonic body is exposed from the through slot. The protective layer covers the ultrasonic body and a partial upper surface of the substrate. The protective layer has an opening, from which a partial upper surface of the ultrasonic body is exposed. The conducting material is in contact with the upper surface of the ultrasonic body. The base material covers the through slot, such that a space is formed among the through slot, the lower surface of the ultrasonic body and an upper surface of the base material.

Abstract: A screening machine includes wall members, screen assembly guide members, a screen assembly and a compression assembly. The screen assembly includes a frame with a plurality of side members and a screen supported by the frame. The compression assembly is attached to at least one wall member and forms the screen assembly into a concave shape.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine readable media are provided for relabeling items. A computing device is communicatively coupled to a scanning device, a printing device, and an inventory system. The computing device identifies at least one of the items as missing an expected label type, the expected label indicating a location where the item should be stocked. The system scans the item via the scanning device, queries the inventory system to determine a location for the item. The system prints, via the printing device, a label indicating a location where the item should be stocked in the retail facility, applies the label to the item and sorts the item, via the sorting apparatus, to transport the item to one of the outlets based on the location indicated on the label.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sequencer device, communicatively coupled to a system, for arranging a plurality of shipments in order of delivery. The sequencer device includes a plurality of frames. Each of the plurality of frames includes a plurality of carrier plates. The sequencer device includes a loading mechanism. The sequencer device includes a plurality of support columns. The sequencer device includes a plurality of rotation modules. The sequencer device includes an unloading mechanism. The unloading mechanism unloads each of the plurality of shipments in order of delivery. The sequencer device receives sequence for sequencing the plurality of shipments from the system. The sequencer device enables physical sequencing of the plurality of shipments.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating horticultural products having in series at least: a first station, which includes first elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products and at least one vision system, controlled by an electronic control and management unit, for the acquisition of information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product. The apparatus further includes a second station, including second elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products and at least one device for weighing each horticultural product in transit, controlled by the electronic unit, and a third station, including third elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products. The second station includes an intermediate unloading assembly, which can be actuated selectively by the electronic unit for the early release of the horticultural products, handled by the second elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating horticultural products includes in series at least: a first station, which has first elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products, and at least one vision system, for the acquisition of information related to at least one parameter of interest of each horticultural product. A second station includes second elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products and at least one device for weighing each horticultural product in transit, and a third station, which includes third elements for the individual handling of respective horticultural products. The first elements, the second elements and the third elements are offset along two respective laterally adjacent trajectories for the advancement of the horticultural products.

Abstract: A separation apparatus, comprising an identifier arranged to identify the particles in a group of particles that have a specific property, an affinity modifier arranged to modify an affinity of the identified particles relative to that affinity of non-identified particles in an group, and a separator arranged to separate the particles in the group based on their difference in the affinity.

Abstract: Devices and methods for inspecting containers for the presence of foreign matter include, in at least one embodiment, at least one sampling head, at least one pressure sensor, and a filter. The at least one sampling head is configured to introduce an amount of a first fluid into a container and to remove an amount of a second fluid from the container for inspection for the presence of foreign matter. The at least one pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure of the second fluid upon removal of the second fluid from the container. The filter is arranged in the at least one sampling head and is configured to filter the second fluid.

Abstract: A sequencing station includes a buffer including a plurality of positions, each position being configured to receive an item. An industrial robot is configured to place items to the positions and pick items from the positions, and a transport device is configured to move items into and out of a work area of the robot. The robot has at least four degrees of freedom. A robot with four degrees of freedom manages both sequencing and restacking tasks faster and with lower investment than conventional machines dedicated to specific tasks.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor includes: a pivot frame rotatably mounted with respect to the LiDAR sensor; a cleaning wire mounted on the pivot frame, and having a straight portion contacting a surface of the LiDAR sensor; and a drive mechanism allowing the pivot frame to pivot, wherein rotating of the pivot frame allows the straight portion of the cleaning wire to contact the surface of the LiDAR sensor.

Abstract: A cleaning system for cleaning a band circulating in a paper making machine; the system comprising: at least one detecting device configured to detect at least one parameter indicative of the cleaning conditions of the band on at least one portion of the band; at least one cleaning device provided with at least one nozzle to create a jet of a cleaning fluid; the nozzle being arranged so that the jet of cleaning fluid is directed towards the band; a control device configured to regulate the cleaning device on the basis of the at least one parameter indicative of the cleaning of the band.

Abstract: The invention discloses a wheel cleaning and blowing method. A flange plate on a sliding table I ascends from a low position to a high position, a flange plate on a sliding table II descends from a preset high position to the low position. A upper servo motor is started to drive the sliding table I and the sliding table II to move synchronously to the center, the wheel entering a cleaning system is cleaned in all directions. A lower servo motor is started to drive a rotating disk to rotate 180 degrees, the wheel enters a blowing system from the cleaning system. The upper servo motor stops working, the idle sliding table II moves to the initial position of the left station, the sliding table I moves to the initial position of the right station.

Abstract: A system for treating wash waste liquid is described, configured for coupling to a wash module of a continuous Tunnel washing machine for the field of Preclinical Pharmaceutical Research, said wash module (12) comprising a wash chamber (25), characterized in that it comprises: a wash tub (22) with a side wall (31) substantially cylindrical in shape, with a tangential liquid suction outlet (33) and a substantially conical bottom, with a wash waste drain point (35) at the vertex of the cone, said tangential suction being adapted to generate a rotational motion of the liquid in said tub, said tub being positioned under said wash chamber (25), so as to receive said wash liquid by gravity; a centrifugal wash pump (21) with an open impeller, adapted to take in liquid from said tangential liquid suction outlet (33); an in-line filter (26) with an internal filter cartridge of the “wedge-wire” type, adapted to filter the liquid coming from said centrifugal pump (21) and deliver it back, filtered, into said wash cha

Abstract: A system for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include a wave-based weakening system configured to weaken the coating by decreasing a coupling force between the coating and the substrate, a coating removal mechanism configured to remove the weakened coating from the underlying layer, and a sensor configured to determine a property associated with the coating. A method for removing a coating from an underlying layer can include generating a weakened coating and removing the weakened coating.

Abstract: Granulator (1), in particular for urea, comprising an active system for removal of encrustations from at least one wall (4) with a surface (14) exposed to the granulation process, wherein said system operates by imparting a pulsed deformation to said wall.

Abstract: Drain cleaning machines having various fluid management provisions are described. The various fluid management provisions serve to direct and collect fluid and debris carried with a drain cleaning cable undergoing retraction into the machine.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the internal surface of a pipe has a main pipe axis. The device further includes one or more generally tubular conduits, including a conduit wall, at least one of the or each tubular conduit including an inlet to receive pressurised gas into the tubular conduit. One or more nozzles is deployed around the outside of the or each tubular conduit, with the or each nozzle being in fluid connection with the tubular conduit. At least one nozzle is directed at least partially to direct fluid in a direction non-perpendicular to the main tubular conduit axis, with one or more spacer elements to hold the or each tubular conduit in spaced relationship to a pipe.

Abstract: A process and system for cleaning a high pressure separator vessel in a polymerization reactor without removing the top cover and its associated bolts by providing a cleaning hole in a fluid fitting above and adjacent to the top cover, through which a cord or cable is fed and affixed to a rotatable cleaning nozzle. The cleaning nozzle is gradually raised, lowered and rotated to direct a high pressure liquid onto the interior walls of the vessel to remove accumulated waste material.

Abstract: A process for addressing the proliferation of emerging contaminants, such as PFASs, is provided. The process employs a fluoropolymer material that has characteristics that enhance its affinity to the emerging contaminants and, thus, draws the contaminants from a liquid or solid matrix in an efficient and economical way.

Abstract: The present invention mainly applies the characteristics of mineral element with the added integration of effective micro organisms, porous minerals, an organic plant protection liquid, and organic materials to achieve a technique that provides soil restoration effectiveness. When being applied in manufacturing a soil restoration product, which facilitates warehousing reserves, and delivery. Accordingly, for pesticide or chemical fertilizer polluted low-nutrient soil or heavy metal polluted soil, reciprocal antagonistic effects between elements is capable of changing the electrovalence of the elements, further controlling the development function of the elements. Hence, even if heavy metal elements harmful to the human body are present in the soil, plants will not absorb them during the process of plant growth.

Abstract: This present invention relates to compositions and methods of microbial enhanced oil recovery using Bacillus subtilis strains. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for performing oil degradation with Bacillus subtilis strains. The compositions and methods of the present invention are also used for enhanced commercial biosurfactant and enzyme production.

Abstract: A hard rolled-copper foil which, when heated and laminated on an insulating resin base material, can exhibit excellent bend-resistance characteristics without increasing a final reduction ratio, which, being not prone to develop rolling marks, can maintain a low surface coarseness and can therefore be preferably used in a flexible printed wiring board having excellent high-speed transmission characteristics, which is not prone to softening at room temperature, and which provides excellent operation efficiency and foil passing property when being processed into a flexible printed wiring board after having been stored. A hard rolled-copper foil in which a crystal orientation density in a copper orientation is not less than 10, and a crystal orientation density in a brass orientation is not less than 20.

Abstract: A system for cooling rolling mill material is provided that includes a conveyor system that receives rolling mill material and passes the rolling mill material through one or more cooling regions. A cooling structure that operates uniformly across the central and edge regions of the conveyor system. The cooling structure uses a first jet of air for cooling the central portion of the rolling mill material. A nozzle deck is positioned on the edge regions of the conveyor system produces a second of jet of air for cooling the edge portions of the rolling mill. The nozzle deck includes one or more adjustable nozzle structures for controlling the air flow produced by the second jet of air by varying the size of their air passage regions.