Abstract: A food waste disposer includes: a housing; a grinding case positioned inside the housing, configured to grind food waste, and separable from the housing, wherein a discharge hole is formed in a bottom of the grinding case; a valve assembly coupled to the grinding case below the discharge hole and configured to open or close the discharge hole, the valve assembly protruding below the grinding case; a storage case positioned below the grinding case and configured to store the grinded food waste from the grinding case; a transfer tube positioned between the valve assembly and the storage case and configured to transfer the grinded food waste from the grinding case to the storage case; and a connector coupled to the transfer tube, wherein a shape of the connector is deformable upon the valve assembly resting on the connector.

Abstract: A system for processing halloysite from primary and/or secondary global mineral deposits comprising liberating, separating and concentrating processes, and a halloysite product produced therefrom. The system selectively measures the particle size distribution determining halloysite concentration and impurity removal success, significantly increases in halloysite mining/mineral reserves. The halloysite product produced has purity, consistency and homogeneity on commercial scales, and with improved particle morphology and enhanced product performance and can be used for a range of high value applications.

Abstract: A process for separating components of a waste stream. In one embodiment, the process includes providing shredded material in a form of particles each having a size of less than 2 inches. The particles of shredded material are separated based on size into a plurality of streams. Each of the plurality of streams is separated, based on density, into a first substream of greater density and a second sub stream of lesser density. Brittle components of each first substream are pulverized, leaving metallic components in sheet form. Metallic components are separated from the first substream after the pulverizing. The process can be utilized to recover metals from automobile shredder residue, such as copper, aluminum, and precious metals.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flotation method with which a flotation treatment can be efficiently performed even when the substance to undergo flotation is fine mineral particles including particles having a particle diameter of about 25 ??m or less. This is a flotation method that separates and recovers mineral particles through a flotation treatment, wherein mineral particles are floated in a liquid to be processed by using minute air bubbles having an air bubble diameter of 200 ?m or less and air bubbles having a diameter larger than the minute air bubbles.

Abstract: A retaining ring arrangement for a centrifuge rotor of a centrifuge, comprising a base, having a planar portion with an aperture centrally therethrough, the base further having a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the planar portion to define a cavity bounded by the planar portion and the perimeter wall. The retaining ring arrangement further comprises a lid, being a further planar portion with an aperture centrally therethrough, configured to be placed on the perimeter wall of the base and opposite the planar portion of the base so that a central axis through the aperture through the planar portion of the base aligns to a central axis through the aperture through the planar portion of the lid. The retaining ring arrangement also comprises a lid-locking mechanism at the lid and at the base, so that when the lid-locking mechanism is closed it connects the base and the lid.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone chamber having a cyclone axis of rotation and an openable portion wherein the openable portion is rotatably mounted about an opening axis that is parallel to the cyclone axis of rotation.

Abstract: A nozzle is provided and includes a carrying segment, an assembling segment, a conical frustum segment, and at least one ring-shaped rib formed on the carrying segment and surrounding the conical frustum segment. The carrying segment has a top side and an opposite bottom side. The assembling segment is formed by extending from the bottom side of the carrying segment. The conical frustum segment is formed to taper from the top side of the carrying segment in a direction away from the assembling segment. The conical frustum segment defines a central axis, and a surrounding lateral surface of the conical frustum segment and a plane perpendicular to the central axis have an angle therebetween that is within a range from 35 degrees to 70 degrees. The conical frustum segment, the carrying segment, and the assembling segment jointly define an airflow channel penetrating therethrough along the central axis.

Abstract: A nozzle structure includes a main body having a cavity; a front cover plate connected to a front end of the main body and having spray holes, the spray holes spaced apart from each other and disposed on the front cover plate; and a pipe body connected to a rear end of the main body and configured to be connected to a spray pipe. The spray holes are distributed along a length direction of the front cover plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to adjustable components of a shower assembly. The shower assembly includes at least one showerhead moveably coupled to a shower rail by a joint. The joint is located at a position away from a center axis of the showerhead such that the showerhead can move between at least two independent showerhead positions. The shower rail includes at least one slidable component such that a position of the shower rail can be adjusted in at least one direction.

Abstract: An agricultural device includes a boom having a supply line for transporting liquid product and nozzles along the boom, each nozzle operatively connected to the supply line. A liquid product supply is connected to the supply line for supplying the liquid product to be sprayed. A pressure regulation unit includes a nozzle controller for controlling opening and closing of a nozzle. A speed detector measures speed of the device. The pressure regulation unit and/or the nozzle controller calculate nozzle timing data for each nozzle including a spraying frequency and a maximum closing time. The speed is provided to the pressure regulation unit and/or the nozzle controller for calculation of nozzle operation data. The nozzle controller operates each of the nozzles based on the calculated nozzle timing data and the maximum closing time is not exceeded to obtain a homogeneous spraying of the liquid product over a surface of a field.

Abstract: A gardening sprinkler may include a main body, a sprinkler member, and a control base, and the main body has a sprinkler base and an upper cover which are adapted to fit together. The sprinkler base is a hollow tube and has an opening at one end thereof, the sprinkler member is positioned into the sprinkler base through the opening, and a water inlet member is connected to the sprinkler base through the opening. The sprinkler base has a concaved portion and a sprinkler surface, and the concaved portion is formed adjacent to the other end of the opening. The sprinkler surface comprises a row of first through holes which are arranged axially, and upper cover has a row of second through holes at positions corresponding to the first through holes.

Abstract: A fan air control assembly for a spray gun (10) controls the flow rate of a fan air portion of compressed air to the spray end of the spray gun (10), thereby controlling the resulting spray pattern. The fan air lever (28) is accessible from the exterior of the spray gun (10) and can be manipulated while spraying by the hand of the user holding the sprayer and manipulating the trigger. The fan air control assembly (20) is rotatable on a valve axis (B) to control the flow of the fan air portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing device, comprising: a connecting member to be mounted on the opening of a container, a piston, a cylinder body in which the piston is arranged so as to define a metering chamber between the piston and the cylinder body, the piston comprising a dosing inlet and a dispensing opening, the cylinder body being slidable along the piston, an inlet check valve provided to open the dosing inlet when subjected to negative pressure, an outlet check valve provided to open the dispensing opening when subjected to positive pressure. The outlet check valve comprises a membrane with a sealing lip adapted to slide against the inner axial surface of the cylinder body.

Abstract: A trigger-type liquid sprayer includes a vertical supply tube, a reservoir cylinder into which a liquid that has passed through the inside of the vertical supply tube is supplied, and a reservoir plunger disposed inside the reservoir cylinder and configured to move toward one side in an axial direction in response to supply of a liquid into the reservoir cylinder while being biased toward the other side, and the vertical supply tube has a recovery path disposed in a rear end portion of the vertical supply tube, extending downward from the reservoir cylinder, and having a lower end portion closed from below, a communication path extending in a circumferential direction of the vertical supply tube from the recovery path, and a communication opening disposed in front of the recovery path and configured to allow the communication path and an inside of a container body to communicate with each other.

Abstract: An atomizer (1) for a coating composition comprises a coating composition substrate, which is vibration-excited by an exciter (3). Workpieces are provided with a coating of uniform thickness in such a way that resources are saved, and the coating composition substrate is a membrane (2) driven by a rotary drive and supplied with acoustic waves by an exciter (3) to vibrate.

Abstract: A method, a system, and apparatus for automatically marking beverage containers with various combinations of symbols to make them identifiable by their respective users in situations where multiple individuals are consuming beverages from otherwise identical containers. The apparatus includes a container detection space that is configured to sense a container placed therein, whereby the method is programmable so as to provide the unique identification marking to the sensed container. The system may include a storage bin that is integrated with the container detection space, and wherein the system provides an audible reminder whenever a container is sensed being removed from the storage bin by way of a storage access detector.

Abstract: A coating module to coat a substrate with a coating composition includes a coating device to apply a layer of coating composition on the outer surface of the substrate, and a flexible film including a distal portion designed to be in contact with the coated substrate.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus that applies a coating liquid onto a substrate, includes: a substrate holder that holds and rotates the substrate; a coating liquid supplier that supplies the coating liquid to the substrate; a cup provided to surround the substrate; and a solvent supplier that supplies a solvent for the coating liquid to a coating liquid collector. The cup includes: an outer cup arranged outside the substrate holder; an inner cup arranged on an inner peripheral side of the outer cup below the substrate holder and having a downwardly-extending wall; an exhaust path provided between the outer and inner cups; and the coating liquid collector provided with a plurality of openings through which an exhaust flow passes, the coating liquid collector extending downward below the downwardly-extending wall of the inner cup with a gap between the coating liquid collector and a lower end of the downwardly-extending wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for circulating a slurry including, a coating die for applying a electrode active material slurry on the current collector; a tank for supplying the electrode active material slurry to the coating die; and a circulation piping for connecting the coating die and the tank, wherein the slurry circulates through the circulation piping connected from at least one of the left surface, the right surface, the rear surface, and the lower surface of the coating die to the tank at the time of a line stop.

Abstract: A glue gun, including: a main body, one end of the main body formed as an accommodation part for accommodating a glue cylinder; a first handle and a second handle, the first handle coupled to the second handle by a pivot pin shaft, one of the first handle and the second handle configured as a fixed handle, the other configured as a movable handle pivotable relative to the fixed handle, the fixed handle coupled to the other end of the main body, wherein the movable handle is provided with an actuating member, the actuating member configured to push a push member of the glue gun; at least one of the actuating member and the pivot pin shaft is configured to be adjustable in position to vary a distance between the actuating member and the pivot pin shaft, resulting in a switching between at least two gear positions.

Abstract: Process for protecting a part comprising an aluminum-based alloy, the process comprising depositing a primer paint layer by anaphoresis over the entire part, polymerizing the primer paint layer in order to form a non-conductive polymerized primer paint layer, laser pickling, by means of a laser beam, an area of the non-conductive polymerized primer paint layer in order to form an unpainted area, trivalent chromium chemical conversion of the unpainted area in order to form a conductive protective layer and drying the part, depositing a finishing paint layer on at least a portion of the non-conductive polymerized primer paint layer, and polymerizing the finishing paint layer.

Abstract: A weight with optimum weight and high strength can be easily manufactured and the vibration actuator with excellent vibration characteristic is provided. The vibration actuator is formed by a casing 2 with cylindrical shape, a coil 21 provided in the casing 2, and a mover 4 that vibrates along an vibration-axis direction of the casing 2. The mover 4 includes a mover body and a weight fixed to the mover body. A protrusion 311 protruding toward an opening of the casing 2 is provided at a central portion of the mover body, and a recess 321 which is recessed toward the opening of the casing 2 is provided at the central portion of the weight 32. The mover body and the weight 32 is fixed in a state in which the protrusion 311 is inserted into the recess 321.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a wafer level ultrasonic device includes: forming a first piezoelectric material layer, a first electrode material layer, a second piezoelectric material layer, and a second electrode material layer in sequence on a substrate; removing parts of those layers to form an ultrasonic element including a first electrode and a second electrode; forming a first protective layer on the ultrasonic element, and forming a first through hole and a second through hole exposing a part of the first electrode and a part of the second electrode; forming a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer on the first protective layer and connecting to the first electrode and the second electrode; forming a second protective layer; and connecting a base with an opening and the second protective layer in a vacuum environment to form a closed cavity.

Abstract: A wafer level ultrasonic device includes a composite layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a base, a first electrical connection region, and a second electrical connection region. The composite layer includes an ultrasonic element and a protective layer. The ultrasonic element includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The protective layer has a first connecting channel and a second connecting channel respectively corresponding to the first electrode and the second electrode. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are respectively in the first connecting channel and the second connecting channel to connect the first electrode and the second electrode. The base includes an opening forming a closed cavity with the protective layer. The first electrical connection region and the second electrical connection region are respectively filled with metal materials to electrically connect the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer.

Abstract: A separator, organizer, sorting system for flat back rhinestone of different sizes and material utilizing a multilevel system of compartments with sieves of different size dimensions. Included but not limited to interlocking and stacking compartments that include but is not limited to grip edges. Using a combination of gravitational downward force from an individual or a motorizes device to sort the flat back rhinestones of different sizes into their designated compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for continuously sorting a particulate stream, comprising: a) a conveyor (1) for conveying the particulate stream to a separation device, b) a sieve (7) for separating the particulate stream according to size, characterized in that it further comprises c) a per-sieve (3) comprising elongated sieve openings located between the convey or outlet and the sieve d) and a mechanical impact device for providing mechanical impacts to the pre-sieve (3). The pre-sieve allows to separate elongated objects like threads or wires form the particulate stream which would otherwise clog or block subsequent separation devices including the sieve.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating individual plants from plant and non-plant matter. In one embodiment, an air curtain is directed to a falling mixture of plant and non-plant matter. The air directs some of the plant and non-plant material into a waste or recycling bin and permits further processing of individual plants.

Abstract: An air classifier for classifying a mixture of fine and coarse particles by size or aerodynamic shape, wherein the air classifier generally comprises a settling box through which a laminar airflow passes that improves introduction of particles into the airflow and thus improves separation and grading of particles by the air classifier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sorting device for separating buds or other product into groups by size. The device may be generally defined by two, spaced apart conveyor belts that operate in transverse directions such that items placed in the space between the two conveyor belts move in transverse directions depending on their size.

Abstract: A multi-cycle shipment sorting system and a control method thereof. The system comprises: a delivery platform; a delivery device, capable of delivering a plurality of shipment boxes from a delivery entrance to an unloading port, and after unloading, outputting the shipment boxes from a delivery exit, each shipment box having a recognition device mounted thereon; a sorting platform, provided with a sorting entrance, a sorting exit, and a cyclic section, the cyclic section being provided with a loading port; self-navigation trolleys, multiple trolleys being provided, and the trolleys traveling into the platform from the sorting entrance, being ordered by the positions of shipments delivered by the delivery device when passing through the cyclic section, and after loading at the loading port, traveling out of the platform from the sorting exit; a positioning device, used for performing positioning the self-navigation trolleys; and a shipment handling device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can be used for controlling sorting of plastic compounds. The method involves providing a computer-based database containing entries on a plurality of markers each identifying a specific plastic compound; receiving scan data from a sample of a plastic compound; identifying a marker in the sample of the plastic compound based on the received scan data and the plurality of markers of the database; and sorting of plastic compounds based on the identified marker of the sample of the plastic compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for sorting copper-bearing ore to select portions having a target copper content. The system includes an analysis and selection station including first magnetic resonance analyzer measuring the copper content of input ore and a controlled diverter to divert portions of the input ore to a collection path when the copper content meets or exceeds a predetermined cut-off value. The predetermined cut-off is adjusted by a controller in response to the first magnetic resonance analyzer. A second magnetic resonance analyzer measures the copper content of the ore in a product path. That measurement is fed back to the controller to fine tune the adjusted cut-off value above, up or down, to optimize the yield of ore having the targeted copper content. The system may include a station for sizing the input ore, a station for sizing the output ore, and a station for sizing waste produced by the system.

Abstract: An exposure module includes a light source, a photomask situated optically downstream of the light source, and a wafer table situated optically downstream of the photomask. The wafer table includes a plurality of silicon carbide (SiC) crystalline structures separated from each other by trenches. The exposure module further includes a cleaning scrubber operative to clean the wafer table. The cleaning scrubber includes a circular surface and a plurality of microstructures extending from the circular surface. The microstructures are tapered from a first width to a second width in a direction away from the circular surface. The second width is less than a width of the plurality of trenches between the SiC crystalline structures of the wafer table.

Abstract: A slat cleaning apparatus is provided that includes a rack frame having a support base, a first slat guide having a first upper track, a first lower track, and a first guide step, and a second slat guide having a second upper track, a second lower track, and a second guide step, wherein the first slat guide and the second slat guide are spaced apart and secured to the support base. The slat cleaning apparatus further includes a rack carousel having a plurality of carousel plates aligned and secured together about a common axis extending through a carousel drive shaft, wherein the carousel drive shaft is coupled to the support base to allow the carousel to rotate about the common axis relative to the support base, a plurality of first and second slat pins extending radially outward from respective first and second rim surfaces of the carousel.

Abstract: A soil-based coupon having an electronically readable verification code printed thereon is used for verification of soil removal by a cleaning process. The coupon includes a soil overlay covering the verification code. The verification code is at least partially revealed by removal of all or part of the soil overlay during the cleaning process. If the data encoded in the verification code can be correctly decoded after completion of the cleaning process, the cleaning process can be verified. The soil overlay can be designed to match the application. The coupons may be used in a cleaning process verification procedure in which one or more computing devices analyze images of the verification codes to determine whether or not cleaning processes can be verified.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described which can safely reduce a laboratory fume hood's minimum airflow and energy consumption when it is determined that the fume hood is not in active use, based on a condition monitoring approach. The condition monitoring approach may incorporate a combination of setback criteria to reliably determine if the fume hood is or is not in use. When a determination has been made that a fume hood is not in use, energy reduction is achieved via automatic methods of hood minimum airflow setback. Fume hood minimum flow reductions are automatically disabled when it is determined that the hood is in active use.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides efficient and cost-effective methods for producing synthetic soil and synthetic stone from waste, including inorganic waste and organic waste, through a hydrolysis—polycondensation process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a food waste disposer. The food waste disposer includes a cover housing, a disposal arranged inside the cover housing to receive food waste, an exhaust pipe connected to the disposal and configured to guide air containing moisture, a water storage container including a water storage opening configured to collect condensed water from the exhaust pipe, and configured to separate from the cover housing, a water storage cover connected to the exhaust pipe, and configured to cover the water storage opening of the water storage container, and a locking seat configured to limit movement of the water storage container. A space between the water storage container and the water storage cover is sealed in response to the movement of the water storage container being limited by the locking seat.

Abstract: A mobile system (100) for treating an accumulator, a battery, a cell and/or a vehicle that includes an accumulator, a battery, a cell. The system is arranged on a mobile vehicle, e.g. a truck, a trailer, the system comprising at least one container/reactor (101) in which the pressure can be increased from 2 to 40 bar, and the container/reactor having at least one door (102) for hermetically opening and closing the container/reactor (101), a heating element/device 110 for raising the temperature inside the container/reactor to at least 100° C. and at least one H2O supply.

Abstract: A method for securing an electrochemical generator comprising a negative electrode containing lithium or sodium and a positive electrode, the method comprising the following successive steps: a) immersing an electrochemical generator, in an ionic liquid solution comprising a solvent ionic liquid and, possibly, a so-called oxidant redox species able to be reduced on the negative electrode so as to discharge the electrochemical generator, b) opening the electrochemical generator with an electrically-insulating element, opening being carried out in the ionic liquid solution.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method to enable recycling of a panel comprising as a core structural component a polysaccharide fibre based plate at least one side of which is covered with a layer of a non water soluble adhesive, the method comprising immersing the panel in an aqueous liquid at least until the polysaccharide fibre based plate has absorbed an amount of liquid that leads to detachment of the adhesive from the polysaccharide fibres and at least partial detachment of neighbouring polysaccharide fibres from each other, resulting in a mixture of at least partially individualised polysaccharide fibres and separate adhesive, and thereafter removing the adhesive from the mixture.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted in-situ magnetic field decontamination device for heavy metal contaminated soil with a retractable baffle is provided and includes a mounting frame, a plurality of magnetic rods circumferentially move along the mounting frame, the mounting frame and a lifting regulator are hinged with an agricultural machinery frame body, and an upper end of the mounting frame is supported by the lifting regulator. A magnetic particle recovery assembly is arranged below the upper end of the mounting frame. A retractable baffle assembly includes baffle springs and non-magnetic baffles, which each sleeve a corresponding magnetic rod. A turn-over channel for the retractable baffle assembly to move is provided at a middle part of mounting frame. Compression flaps are provided at both sides of turn-over channel, and an ejection flare for the ejection of the non-magnetic baffles is formed between free ends of the compression flaps at both sides.

Abstract: A high-temperature forming tool is formed at least partly of a molybdenum-based alloy having a fraction of molybdenum of ?90 wt. %. The molybdenum-based alloy is in a pressed-and-sintered state and in the pressed-and-sintered state has a thermal shock resistance of at least 250 K. The thermal shock resistance is defined as the quotient of ReH/(?·E), where ReH is the yield point at room temperature in MPa, a is the thermal expansion coefficient in 1/K and E is the elasticity modulus in MPa.

Abstract: A rolling mill facility includes: a support part extending along a plate width direction of a steel plate to be rolled; a thickness measurement part supported by the support part and configured to measure a thickness of the steel plate; and a heating part supported by the support part at positions at both sides across the thickness measurement part in the plate width direction and configured to heat both edge portions of the steel plate.

Abstract: A process for producing metallurgical products, in particular at least of the merchant type, in which there are provided the steps of: a) producing a long casting product by means of a continuous casting machine; b) rolling said long casting product by means of a rolling mill comprising a plurality of rolling stand groups; wherein during step b), said long casting product is heated by first heating means exclusively arranged between one pair of consecutive rolling stand groups; wherein said first heating means are the only heating means between the rolling stand groups of the rolling mill; and an apparatus adapted to perform the aforesaid process.

Abstract: Shear assisted extrusion apparatus, tools, inserts, and/or methods are provided. The apparatuses can include: an extrusion receiving channel operably engaged with a tool to receive extruded material; and one or more openings aligned between the spindle ends, the openings configured to convey fluid to the extruded product. Example tools can include one or more openings aligned between the tool ends. Example methods can include quenching plasticized feed material before exiting the spindle. A spindle assembly and/or tool assembly inserts are also provided that can include a sleeve extending within one or both of the spindle assembly or tool assembly of the apparatus; and openings within the sleeve configured to convey fluid to within one or both of the receiving channel of the spindle assembly or the tool assembly.

Abstract: A punching/perforating machine (10) for generating a punching/perforating pattern in a supplied material unit/web (M), comprising a punching tool (12) having a plurality of punches/perforating needles (16) which are arranged in a predetermined grid in a longitudinal direction (L) and which are movable via a pressure beam (36) which is operatively connected via a control device (30) to a drive unit (18) for generating a punching/perforating stroke (H) transversely to the longitudinal direction (L), and comprising a control block (14) for actuating/activating/deactivating the punches/perforating needles (16) by the control device (30) during the punching/perforating process, characterized in that the punching tool (12) and/or the control block (14) is/are each designed as a separate subassembly which is/are each arranged within the punching/perforating machine (10) so as to be removably fastenable separately as a unit.

Abstract: A variable die according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a first lower die part; and a first upper die part disposed above the first lower die part, wherein: the first lower die part comprises a first lower die center part and a first lower die side part; the first lower die center part includes a first sensor unit which measures a distance; a first lower die side part includes an inner member having a slope, and a drive unit which moves the inner member toward the first lower die center part; the first sensor unit measures a forming distance which is the distance from the first sensor unit to a material; and the driver unit is driven on the basis of the forming distance to adjust a correction distance which is the moving distance of the inner member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for working, in particular for working without machining, for example for separating and/or forming, a web of material, having a plurality of individual tools for different manners of working the web of material with designated workpieces temporarily held therein, and having a machine direction along which the web of material with the designated workpieces and the plurality of individual tools can be moved incrementally relative to one another in such a way that the web of material can be worked multiple times within one work cycle by means of the plurality of individual tools, wherein the individual tools are designed as individual modules which can be fixed to one another to form an individual module cluster, but can be detached as well.

Abstract: A system for determining a set temperature of molten metal in a pouring facility includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a molten metal temperature at a nozzle tip of a ladle during pouring processing, and a control unit configured to acquire temperature transition obtained by plotting the molten metal temperature for each mold in each of the pouring processing, wherein the control unit determines the upper limit temperature to cause a percentage of the number of optimum temperature transitions included in a plurality of acquired temperature transitions in the number of the plurality of acquired temperature transitions to become a predetermined percentage, and determines a temperature obtained by adding a drop temperature that is a temperature dropped during conveyance processing and the determined upper limit temperature, as the set temperature.