Abstract: A pumping device arranged in a compact assembly that can be installed quickly and easily. The pumping device comprises a centrifugal electric pump, a pressurized vessel, and a manifold, wherein the pump, the vessel, and the manifold are enclosed in a single box-like body. The pump has two intake connectors arranged along perpendicular directions, and the pressurized vessel, for a delivery liquid, is fixed to the pump with an axis of symmetry that is parallel to the axis of the pump. The manifold has a one-way valve and is configured to distribute the delivery liquid to the pressurized vessel and to one of two delivery connectors that are oriented along perpendicular directions and are to be connected selectively or simultaneously to a hydraulic system. The intake connectors and the delivery connectors being in a single portion of the pumping device.

Abstract: The invention concerns impact-absorber devices, an impact-absorption method, and a framework and a vehicle including such impact-absorber devices. According to the invention, the impact-absorber device comprises at least one longitudinal member absorbing by deformation the energy generated by an impact in a given direction, which member is made from thin plate, having a generally triangular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the direction of impact. Applications to rail vehicles, for example.

Abstract: The invention concerns impact-absorber devices, an impact-absorption method, and a framework and a vehicle including such impact-absorber devices. According to the invention, the impact-absorber device comprises at least one longitudinal member absorbing by deformation the energy generated by an impact in a given direction, which member is made from thin plate, having a generally triangular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the direction of impact. Applications to rail vehicles, for example.

Abstract: A tank car head shield is generally arcuate and is located outboard of the tank. The shield extends upwardly from the center sill to the top portion of the tank and outwardly to protect the entire tank head. A head shield anchor extends generally horizontally from the shield to a location generally on the horizontal portion of the top of the tank, and circumferentially on either side of the tank and down to the center sill. The head shield anchor is continuous. First connecting means connect the head shield to an outer portion of the anchor outboard of the tank. Second connecting means connect an inner portion of the anchor to the tank. Third connecting means connect the shield and/or anchor to the center sill. In one embodiment the first connecting means comprises an angle welded to the anchor and to the head shield and the second connecting means comprises a pad welded to the anchor and to the tank. The anchor pad may be discontinuous.

Abstract: A molded collapsible solution container, which is made from a tubular, plastic parison, defines a body portion having an integral neck portion and shoulder portion at one end thereof. The container is sealed at its opposite end. The body portion defines, in as-molded configuration, a generally oval cross-section taken perpendicular to the axis of the container, adjacent the neck and shoulder portion. The cross-section tapers progressively to a flat configuration at the end of the container opposite to the neck and shoulder portion, which facilitates a uniform manner of flat collapsing of the container progressively from the opposite end toward the end adjacent the neck and shoulder portion as the contents thereof are withdrawn through the neck portion, when the container is disposed in neck downward position.