Abstract: A medium conveying apparatus includes a feed roller, a brake roller, a motor to generate a driving force, a first transmission mechanism to transmit the driving force to the brake roller through a first torque limiter, to rotate the brake roller in a direction opposite to a medium feeding direction, a second transmission mechanism to transmit the driving force to the brake roller through a second torque limiter, bypassing the first torque limiter, to rotate the brake roller in the direction opposite to the medium feeding direction, and a processor to detect media multi-feed, and perform control in such a way as to transmit the driving force to the brake roller by the second transmission mechanism and also cause the feed roller to be driven to rotate in the direction opposite to the medium feeding direction by the brake roller, when the media multi-feed is detected.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of A roll-to-roll apparatus for processing metal tapes with a ceramic coating. In particular, the present invention relates to a roll-to-roll apparatus for pro-cessing metal tapes with a ceramic coating comprising at least two rolls with fixed axis position, and at least one roll with variable axis position to adjust the tape position and/or tension, wherein the position and the diameter of the rolls are adjusted to touch the metal tape only from one side and to limit the stress on the metal tape at any point such that the metal tape is not stretched by more than 0.15%.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a coil-like padding product for packaging purposes comprises a supply device for supplying a web-type padding material and also a rolling-up apparatus, which rolls up the web-type padding material to form the coil-like padding product. It is proposed that the rolling-up apparatus should comprise a flexible delimiting means, which can form an at least partially curved delimiting wall of an at least temporarily present rolling-up space, of which the extent is preferably alterable and which has an inlet for the web-type padding material, it being possible for the web-type padding material to enter into the rolling-up space through said inlet, wherein the web-type padding material is guided by the at least partially curved delimiting wall, this resulting in the formation of the coil-like padding product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for feeding and splicing sheets of material wound in bobbins (20, 21, 22, 23), the method including: providing a rotating wheel (10) having at least a first, a second, a third and a fourth bobbin holder (103, 104, 105, 106) defining a first, a second, a third and a fourth station; unwinding a first sheet of material (201) wound in a first bobbin (20) provided in the first station; detecting the amount of first sheet of material remaining in the first bobbin (20) in the first station; depending on the amount of first sheet of material (201), splicing the first sheet of material (201) unwound from the first bobbin with a second sheet of material (211) unwound from a second bobbin (21) present in the second station; preparing for splicing a third sheet of material in a third bobbin (22) present in the third station including: reading information about the third bobbin (22) contained in a sticker, label or tag; removing the sticker, label or tag from the third bobbin (22); and ro

Abstract: A medium conveying apparatus includes a first roller, a second roller located to face the first roller, to hold and convey a medium with the first roller, a drive shaft to rotate the second roller, a motor to rotate the drive shaft, and a joint to connect the second roller and the drive shaft. The joint is configured to keep connecting the second roller and the drive shaft when the second roller moves in a vertical direction. The drive shaft is located at an intermediate position between a first position where the second roller is in contact with the first roller and a second position where the second roller separates most from the first roller in the vertical direction. A distance between the second position and the intermediate position is greater than a radius on cross section of the second roller in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A sheet safekeeping apparatus comprises a multistage tray in which a plurality of housing sections for accommodating sheets is arranged in a first direction, a removal port through which the accommodated sheet is taken out being formed in each of the plurality of the housing sections, and a cover configured for to close the removal port in an openable manner being provided in each of the plurality of the housing sections; a support section configured to support the multistage tray; a tray displacement unit configured to displace the multistage tray in the first direction with the support section; a conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet to the plurality of the housing sections; and a cover displacement unit configured to displace the cover of one housing section determined by an operation of the tray displacement unit among the plurality of the housing sections to open the removal port.

Abstract: An adhering jig and an adhering method that can improve workability when adhering a film to an adherent. The adhering jig includes a film retaining portion (3), a pressing portion (4), and a guide member (2). The film retaining portion includes at least a first retaining portion (11) and a second retaining portion (12) that are separated from each other, and retains the film (51) by the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion. The pressing member presses the film retained by the retaining portion to a first side in a first direction. The guide member guides a movement of the pressing member between the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion of the film retaining portion, in a second direction that intersects the first direction.

Abstract: A first unit includes a receiving portion that receives a medium to be processed, a drying unit that processes the medium received from the receiving portion, and an end stitching unit that processes the medium received from the receiving portion or the medium processed by the drying unit. The processing performed by the drying unit is processing of drying the medium, the drying unit is located vertically below the end stitching unit, and the drying unit and the end stitching unit have a portion overlapping when viewed in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A bill processing apparatus which is capable of reliably supplying information on a bill to the bill housing body side. The paper sheet processing apparatus has a bill housing part being capable of housing a bill inserted from a bill insertion slot, and also a reader/writer which wirelessly transmits information on the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot. The bill housing part has a coil antenna which wirelessly receives the information transmitted from the reader/writer, and a storage part which stores the information on the bill received from the coil antenna.

Abstract: A bill processing apparatus which is capable of reliably supplying information on a bill to the bill housing body side. The paper sheet processing apparatus has a bill housing part (100) being capable of housing a bill inserted from a bill insertion slot, and also a reader/writer (142) which wirelessly transmits information on the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot. The bill housing part (100) has a coil antenna (104c) which wirelessly receives the information transmitted from the reader/writer (142), and a storage part (104b) which stores the information on the bill received from the coil antenna (104c).

Abstract: An optical fiber winding mechanism feeds an optical fiber from raw material bobbins and winds the optical fiber around a winding bobbin, and includes a first raw material bobbin-side unit to mount the first raw material bobbin thereon, a second raw material bobbin-side unit to mount the second raw material bobbin thereon, a winding bobbin-side unit to mount the winding bobbin thereon, and a controller to control each of the units. The first raw material bobbin-side unit includes a body device, a head capable of rotating with respect to the body device, a rotation assist device capable of engaging with the head, a rotation mechanism capable of rotating the body device around a Z direction, and a slide mechanism capable of moving the rotation mechanism.

Abstract: A reel includes a first flange, a second flange, and a plurality of segmented structures each including a plurality of links pivotably coupled to a bracket of the first flange by a first end pivot rod and to the a bracket of the second flange by a second end pivot rod. The plurality of links is configured to have a first stable arrangement and a second stable arrangement different from the first stable arrangement. In the first stable arrangement, the first flange and the second flange are separated by a first distance with the reel being configured to support a first maximum load of cable, while in the second stable arrangement, the first flange and the second flange are separated by a second distance less than the first distance with the reel being configured to support a second maximum load of cable less than the first maximum load of cable.

Abstract: A method of installing a coil of cable in a bag, that includes the steps of placing a coil of cable on a first hub of a first flange of the cable reel; placing a second flange of the cable reel, that is separable from the first flange, opposite from the first flange to hold the coil of cable on the first hub of the first flange; positioning the first flange on or next to a first support frame received in the bag; and placing the second flange on or next to a second support frame received in the bag. The second support frame is positioned in the bag such that the first flange, the coil of cable and the second flange are located between the first support frame and the second support frame.

Abstract: A rope dispensing system for dispensing a continuous rope from a compressed rope cartridge. The device has a canister for storage of the rope cartridge, a resealable lid with a grommet for passing the rope through the lid, and a replaceable cutting mechanism for cutting the rope. Preferably the rope cartridge is shrink-wrapped to fit within case and keep rope from unraveling.

Abstract: A multi-functional winding roll, comprising: a housing (4), the housing having a cuboid hollow structure, circular openings (61, 62) being provided on a front panel (41) of the housing and a rear panel (42) of the housing respectively, rectangular openings (63, 64) being provided on a left panel (43) of the housing and a right panel (44) of the housing respectively; a grip (2), both ends of the grip being rotatably connected to an upper panel (45) of the housing, an elongated groove (8) being provided at the upper portion of the grip; a work lamp (1), the work lamp being provided inside the elongated groove; a roller (11), the roller being provided inside the housing; a socket (5), the socket being fixed inside the roller; and a box cover (10), the box cover fitting the end of the roller which is close to the rear panel.

Abstract: A unidirectional wire take-up mechanism includes a fixing seat, a reel, a spindle, a unidirectional bearing, a bearing sleeve, a damping bounce member, and a positioning shaft. When the curtain is pulled down, the unidirectional bearing is locked, and the reel links the spindle through the bearing sleeve to rotate counterclockwise. When the spindle is rotated, the spindle and the damping bounce member generate a frictional force to form a damping effect, thereby providing a reaction force when the wire is released and offsetting part of the gravity of the curtain and effectively slowing down the speed and impact force when the curtain falls. When the curtain is rolled up, the reel links the bearing sleeve to rotate clockwise relative to the spindle, and the spindle and the damping bounce member have no relative movement, and the rotation has no resistance.

Abstract: A platform lift, in particular a stairlift, including a rail, a drive unit having a platform, in particular a chair, for driving along the rail, at least one control unit arranged at the drive unit, a speech communication device located at the drive unit, a base station located at a fixed location, and one wireless transmission path connecting the control unit and the speech communication device to the base station.

Abstract: A system and method for determining an elevator car position uses position markers situated in the elevator shaft and each assigned a discrete car position, first and second detection devices on the elevator car detecting first and second position markers respectively, and an evaluation unit that determines first and second discrete car positions based on the detected first and second position markers respectively. A single interpolation device of the position determining system determines first and second interpolated car positions. The evaluation unit determines first and second car positions based on the first and second discrete car positions and the first and second interpolated car positions respectively. The interpolation device generates an interpolation parameter that characterizes a position of the first detection device relative to the first position marker and determines the first and second interpolated car positions on the basis of the interpolation parameter.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a conveyance apparatus within a conveyance system including: detecting a vibratory signature at a primary location during a commissioning phase using a primary sensing apparatus located at the primary location; detecting a vibratory signature at a secondary location during the commissioning phase using a secondary sensing apparatus located at the secondary location; determining a transfer algorithm in response to the vibratory signature at the primary location during the commissioning phase and the vibratory signature at the secondary location during the commissioning phase; detecting a vibratory signature at the primary location during a normal operation phase using the primary sensing apparatus located at the primary location; and converting the vibratory signature at the primary location during the normal operation phase to a vibratory signature at the secondary location during the normal operation phase using the transfer algorithm.

Abstract: Counterweights for elevator systems are described. The counterweights include a frame and a counterweight safety system attached to the frame. The safety system includes a safety brake mounted to an upright of the frame and configured to enable engagement with a guide rail to apply a braking force. A sheave is mounted to the frame and configured to operably connect to tension members. The sheave is configured to move between a first position when under tension and a second position when the tension is lost. A connecting link operably connects the sheave to the safety brake. The connecting link has first and second link members operably connected between the sheave and the safety brake.

Abstract: The system comprises a synchronization shaft rotatably supported on an elevator car frame, the synchronization shaft being operatively connected to at least one safety gear, a lever attached to the synchronization shaft, an electromagnet operatively connected to the lever, spring means operatively connected to the synchronization shaft, and resetting means operatively connected to the synchronization shaft. Deactivation of the electromagnet releases the lever allowing the spring means to rotate the synchronization shaft from a first position to a second position in which the safety gear is activated. Activation of the resetting means rotates the synchronization shaft from the second position to the first position in which the safety gear is deactivated and the spring means is brought back to the excited state at the same time.

Abstract: An elevator door arrangement is monitored wherein the elevator door arrangement includes at least one door wing and an electric actuator for displacing the door wing in at least one of an opening direction and a closing direction during a door motion event. A method for performing the monitoring includes a learning phase and an application phase. During the learning phase, different types of door motion events are identified and for each type of event a reference motion event duration is determined. During the application phase, a door arrangement operation is observed such as to detect door motion events and the different types of door motion events are distinguished upon comparison of the reference motion event durations with actual motion event durations measured during the application phase. Using the method, door motion events in an elevator may be recognized and monitored in an automatic manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a people conveyor drive (40) of a people conveyor (1) comprising a plurality of treads (13) interconnected to form an endless tread band (12). The people conveyor drive (40) comprises a tension member drive system (25) configured for driving the endless tread band (12), and a shaft (50) having a shaft main portion (52) and at least one shaft support portion (54). The at least one shaft support portion (54) is supported by at least one shaft bearing (57) to be rotatable around a shaft axis (A). The shaft (50) is configured for engaging with an endless tread drive tension member (15). The shaft (50) has a split shaft configuration in which the shaft main portion (52) is detachably coupled to the at least one shaft support portion (54).

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger conveyor, such as an escalator or autowalk, comprising a band of conveying elements; a diverting wheel for diverting the passage of the band of conveying elements and/or a traction member thereof and a brake for braking rotation of the diverting wheel. The brake comprises a screw member having a conical threaded external rim; a nut member having a conical threaded internal rim, the screw member and nut member being screwed together, one of said screw member and nut member being connected with the diverting wheel for being driven by the diverting wheel. The brake further comprises a stopping device for stopping rotation of the other of said screw member and nut member.

Abstract: A security detection device for escalator, comprising a detecting circuit disposed on the inner side of the guardrails and for judging passengers, and the detecting circuit comprises a plurality of transmitting tubes disposed on the inner side of the guardrail, and a plurality of receiving tubes disposed on the inner side of the other guardrail, and the positions of the receiving tubes are one-to-one corresponding to the positions of the transmitting tubes; when light of the transmitting tubes is blocked by the passengers, and the receiving tubes generate an electrical signal, and after being recognized by the matrix recognition circuit, the signal is combined to form an image signal; after the detection interval time, receive a new image signal and compare it with the previous image signal, and when the difference exceeds the setting value, output a control signal to stop the motor, thereby stopping the moving of steps.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mining crane which is easy to install, and includes a base which is symmetrical in front and back. A support column is fixed on the upper end surface of the base, and a fixed block is fixed on the upper end of the support column. The fixed block, the support column and A traveling device is arranged between the bases, and the traveling device includes four rotatable traveling wheels. When the traveling wheels rotate, the fixed block is moved, and a lifting device is provided in the fixed block. The heavy device includes a rewindable hook for lifting the heavy ore. The traveling device can drive the whole to adjust the installation position through the traveling device. The device has two installation and support methods that can directly abut the mine wall and drill into the mine wall. According to the actual situation of the mine and mining area, it can be reasonably selected to expand its scope of application, without being restricted by the region.

Abstract: There is provided a mobile crane including an undercarriage, turning body turnably supported by the undercarriage, a boom derrickably supported by the turning body, a derricking unit that causes the boom to perform a derricking operation, a derricking force measurement unit that measures a derricking force by which the derricking unit causes the boom to perform the derricking operation, a ground angle acquisition unit that acquires a boom-to-ground angle which is an angle of the boom relative to a ground where the undercarriage is disposed, and an actually suspended load calculation unit that calculates an actually suspended load, based on the derricking force and the boom-to-ground angle.

Abstract: To accurately present guide information which expresses the shape and height of a hoisting load and an object located near the hoisting load. A guide information display device is equipped with: a data acquisition unit provided with a camera for capturing an image of a hoisting load region which includes at least a hoisting load and the ground surface below the hoisting load from above the hoisting load, and a laser scanner for obtaining a data point group in the hoisting load region; a data processing unit for estimating the top surface of the hoisting weight, the ground surface, and the top surfaces of objects, on the basis of the obtained data point group, and generating guide frames which surround the top surfaces of the hoisting weight and objects; and a data display unit which displays guide information obtained by overlapping the generated guide frames and the captured image with one another.

Abstract: A vehicle (2) comprising at least one working unit (4) and a vehicle control system (6) comprising control units for controlling the vehicle to work in accordance with one or many working procedures. The vehicle is provided with a plurality of sensor units (12) configured to generate a sensor signal (14). Each control unit (8) is configured to determine control signals (18) to control its working unit (4), and the control unit designated to the vehicle is configured to determine control signals to control the vehicle, and also to determine control signals (18) for controlling at least one of the other working units (4) or the vehicle, and specifically to determine control signals (18) capable of controlling steps of a working procedure.

Abstract: Vehicles are disclosed for the internal transport of heavy-load coils. The vehicle may include a drive unit and a loading device coupled thereto. The loading device may be configured to hold a plurality of heavy-load coils. An articulated steering system may be formed between the drive unit and the loading device. The vehicle may include separating elements connected to the loading device, which may be movable parallel to a vehicle longitudinal direction. The separating elements may be configured to secure heavy-load coils of different widths against tilting.

Abstract: Telescopic arm for a crane for lifting loads, which comprises a first tubular segment, a second tubular segment located in the first segment and extractable with respect to the first segment along an extraction axis (X). The telescopic arm comprises a clamping device configured to axially and selectively clamp, along the extraction axis (X), the first segment and the second segment. The clamping device comprises a clamping seating provided in the first segment and a clamping pin associated with the second segment, sliding along a sliding axis (Z) transverse to the extraction axis (X) and able to be selectively inserted in the clamping seating.

Abstract: A mobile working machine comprising: a chassis (5); stabilizer legs (10) connected to the chassis; a hydraulic crane (20) carried by the chassis and comprising a crane boom (25) articulately connected to a rotatable column (22) and a lifting cylinder (26) for pivoting this crane boom; and an electronic control device configured to establish a maximum allowed working pressure for the lifting cylinder while taking into account the contribution to the stability of the mobile working machine against tipping from each stabilizer leg (10) that is in an active supporting position. The electronic control device prevents a manoeuvring of a stabilizer leg away from the active supporting position if the working pressure of the lifting cylinder is higher than a threshold value corresponding to the value of the maximum allowed working pressure for the lifting cylinder that would ensue in case the stabilizer leg is made to leave the active supporting position.

Abstract: A stabilizer leg arrangement with a stabilizer leg (25), which is extensible by a hydraulic cylinder (27) into a supporting position in contact with the ground. A piston (32) divides the internal space of the hydraulic cylinder into first and second chambers (34, 35), wherein these chambers are configured to come into fluid communication with each other through a flow channel (41) in the hydraulic cylinder when the piston reaches an advanced end position and abuts against a stop surface. An electronic control device (72) is configured to establish information as to whether or not the stabilizer leg is in the supporting position while taking into account a measuring value (V1) related to the hydraulic pressure in the first chamber (34). The invention also relates to a corresponding method and a mobile working machine comprising such a stabilizer leg arrangement.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides supporting leg for a mobile land transporting machine such as a truck crane that is connectable with each beam on the chassis of the mobile transporting machine and telescopically extendable by means of a hydraulic media in a hydraulic circuit that extends from the beam towards the supporting leg. The supporting leg is, despite to the presence of the hydraulic circuit, pivotable at any angle around each axis on the beam. As such, the presence of any loose hydraulic conduits or other components of the hydraulic circuit that could protrude into the supporting leg and/or the beam is eliminated. To this aim, the supporting leg includes a ring-shaped hydraulic interface with flat front surfaces and an uninterrupted external circumferential surface and located adjacent to a bearing casing of the supporting leg and pivotally located on a hinge of each telescopic arm of the beam.

Abstract: A system and a method for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) includes a chassis; a load supporting apparatus disposed on the chassis, the load supporting apparatus including a platform to support a load, a lifting mechanism comprising one or more jacks, the platform coupled to the one or more jacks, the one or more jacks configured to raise or lower the platform, and a rotation mechanism coupled to the platform, the rotation mechanism configured to rotate the platform, wherein the rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the platform in response to the AGV turning.

Abstract: A system and a method for an automated guided vehicle for transporting one or more objects, the automated guided vehicle including a chassis; a suspension system, the suspension system including a first arm coupled to the chassis via a first coupling and a second arm coupled to the chassis via a second coupling; the first arm pivotable relative to the chassis and about a first pivot axis; the second arm pivotable relative to the chassis and about a second pivot axis; one or more first movement structures associated with the first arm; one or more second movement structures associated with the second arm; the second arm arranged transverse relative to the first arm, the first pivot axis and second pivot axis are transverse to each other.

Abstract: A system of controlling a lowering speed of a work lever of a forklift which includes, a hydraulic motor connected to the work lever through a hydraulic line to transmit a power to the work lever; an electronic solenoid valve for controlling the hydraulic motor connected to the work lever; a weight sensor provided at one side of the work lever, the weight sensor measuring a weight of a load placed on the work lever and transmitting the measured value to a controller; and a controller for controlling an RPM of the hydraulic motor and a current amount of the electronic solenoid valve based on the measured value transmitted from the weight sensor.

Abstract: A forklift includes a cabin and a seat for use by a driver arranged in the cabin. The cabin has a lateral opening to enter and exit the cabin, and the seat is mounted rotatably relative to the cabin. There is a safety bracket for preventing the driver from involuntarily exiting the cabin through the lateral opening, and for providing lateral impact protection. The safety bracket is mechanically connected to the seat to be rotatable together with the seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device (5) for a forklift (1). The clamping device (5) comprises a body (6) connectable to the forklift (1) at a loading area thereof, a clamping arm (7) connected to the body (6), the clamping arm (7) being moveable in relation to the body (6), and a drive unit arranged to move the clamping arm (7) between an idle position, in which the clamping arm (7) is located outside of the loading area, and a working position, in which the clamping arm (7) has been moved into the loading area to secure a load (2) carried by the forklift (1). The invention also relates to a forklift (1) for transporting a load (2).

Abstract: The control station 20 of the work platform 10 of an aerial work platform comprises: a control console; a cover 40 for protecting the console, which can be moved between a closed position and an open position; a longitudinal element—such as a bar 42—coupled to the cover to simultaneously move between the closed and open positions, with the longitudinal element protruding from the front side of the console when the cover is open; and means for detecting an external action pushing the longitudinal element toward the console when the cover is open. This makes it possible to keep the operator safe from being crushed against the console when moving the platform. Besides, the longitudinal element is not an obstacle to the opening or closing of the cover and is put aside when the cover is closed, thus preventing same to be exposed to shocks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety system for at least one person positioned on a platform of a lifting equipment, including a lanyard attaching the person to the platform. The length of the lanyard is variable, and the safety system includes: a sensor for measuring the distance between one end of the lanyard attached to the person and one end of the lanyard attached to the platform, and a unit for processing the measurement from the sensor, suitable for transmitting information and/or warning signals.

Abstract: A system of measuring a top surface of a closure to determine if the closure is properly affixed to a container. Multiple paths of measurements may be collected and analyzed. In various analysis paradigms, measurements on a given path are separated into different sets, such as a leading set that generally includes the first third of measurements, a trailing set that includes the trailing set of measurements, and a middle set that includes the middle third of measurements. Several methods of analysis may be based on a presumption that a properly affixed closure is symmetrical or near symmetrical.

Abstract: A method for filling a container with a filling product in a filling-product filling system having a control valve, having the steps: a differential pressure ?pv decreasing across the control valve; and regulating and/or controlling the control valve as a function of the differential pressure ?pv which has been determined.

Abstract: Cost is reduced as a whole. An aseptic filling system 1A includes a heat sterilizer 18 and a filler 2. The heat sterilizer 18 has a heating unit 12, a holding tube 14, a first stage cooling unit 15 and a second stage cooling unit 16. A circulation line 30 composed of a heating-water line 31 and a cooling-water line 32 is connected to the heating unit 12 and the first stage cooling unit 15. A connection line 33 is connected to the cooling-water line 32, and aseptic cooling water in the cooling-water line 32 is sent to the filler through the connection line 33.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a dispensing device including a product unit with a pressure which transmits one or more products to an infuser, a water source with one or more CFValves that transmits water to the infuser, a gas source which transmits one or more gases to the infuser, and a dispensing area which dispenses a mixture generated via the infuser from a product unit input, a water source input, and a gas source input.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to conduits, devices, systems and methods, which may include a dispensing device including a valve configured to interact with an inlet stream, the inlet stream having a first pressure, the valve having an outlet area with an outlet stream, the outlet stream having a second pressure; and a solenoid configured to interact with the outlet stream.

Abstract: A product dispenser is configured to dispense products subject to a warning and products not subject to a warning, the product dispenser further configured to transmit a product warning notice only in response to a request to dispense a product subject to the warning. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to dispense a food or beverage product and provide information indicative of an attribute of the food or beverage product, such as nutrition facts, as it is being dispensed. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to enable a user to request a customized product from the product dispenser, to determine a first profile for the customized product blend, compare the first profile to a second profile, and reformulate the customized product blend to a dispensed product blend comprising a third profile approximating the second idealized profile.

Abstract: A float probe configured to regulate fluid flow into a fluid container is disclosed. The float probe comprises an upper assembly having one or more outlets, a plurality of rods extending from the upper assembly to a lower assembly and a float assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. A first distal end of the rods is coupled to the upper assembly and a second distal end of the rods is coupled to the lower assembly. The rods extend along an outer surface of the float assembly and the float assembly is movable along the rods between a first position proximate to the upper assembly and a second position proximate to the lower assembly. The float assembly prevents fluid flow out of the outlets when disposed in the first position.

Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods are provided for facilitating communication between a forecourt controller and a fuel dispenser. In certain aspects, a fuel controller translator is provided for translating commands transmitted between the forecourt controller and the fuel dispenser. For example, where the forecourt controller transmits commands that are compatible with the payment terminal, but not with the fuel controller, the fuel controller translator can translate the commands received from the forecourt controller into a format compatible with the fuel controller. Conversely, the fuel controller translator can translate commands received from the fuel controller into a format that is compatible with the forecourt controller.

Abstract: Disclosed are a bagged spring bed core with a side connected to a strip-shaped material and a manufacturing device and method thereof. The bed core is formed by arranging and bonding bagged spring strings connected to a strip-shaped material. The device includes a string feeding mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a tidying mechanism, and a sealing and cutting mechanism. The sealing and cutting mechanism cuts off the bagged spring string and the strip-shaped material to form bagged springs connected to the strip-shaped material. By bonding the strip-shaped material, the bagged spring string is no longer easily elongated or shortened by the action of an external force, so that the finally formed bagged spring bed core has good dimensional stability and can be compressed and coiled for packaging. Moreover, the strip-shaped material is provided between adjacent bagged spring strings in the bed core, so that the bed core has better durability.