ДЕТАЛЬ РОТОРА КОМПРЕССОРА, УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННАЯ СВЯЗЬ МЕЖДУ ДИСКАМИ С СИСТЕМАМИ ЛОПАТОК НА ЛИНИИ РОТОРА КОМПРЕССОРА, ТУРБОМАШИНА И СПОСОБ МОНТАЖА СВЯЗИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к компрессорам высокого давления турбореактивных двигателей и позволяет обеспечить соответствие некоторым критериям, относящимся к снабженному системой лопаток диску, например критерию устойчивости к вибрациям, критерию достаточного срока службы или критерию устойчивости к возможной потере лопаток. Изобретение касается связи между некоторой первой деталью (D1), заканчивающейся первым кольцом (12), снабженным совокупностью отверстий и вырезов, причем ось первого кольца центрирована на оси вращения ротора компрессора для обеспечения возможности его присоединения к входной части ротора компрессора, и системой, образованной второй деталью (D2) ротора, закрепленной на третьей детали (30) ротора. При этом упомянутая вторая деталь (D2) образует входную часть ротора компрессора и заканчивается позади по потоку вторым кольцом, содержащим отверстия. Третья деталь заканчивается спереди по потоку третьим кольцом (32), содержащим отверстия, причем второе и третье кольца располагаются ...

УПЛОТНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПРОКЛАДКА (ВАРИАНТЫ), ДВИГАТЕЛЬ С ОДНИМ ИЛИ БОЛЕЕ КЛАПАНОМ, УПРАВЛЯЕМЫМ ШТАНГОЙ ТОЛКАТЕЛЯ, И СПОСОБ СБОРКИ ЧАСТИ УЗЛА ДВИГАТЕЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Прокладка 48 (54) для уплотнения нижнего корпуса относительно верхнего корпуса в двигателе 10, имеющем коромысло 32, выполненное с возможностью качания вокруг оси 36, и штангу 44 толкателя, проходящую от нижнего корпуса 34 (14) к верхнему корпусу 42 (34) и зацепляющуюся с концом коромысла. Прокладка 48 включает в себя уплотняющий участок 56, предназначенный для уплотнения, по меньшей мере, участка верхнего корпуса относительно нижнего корпуса, и несущий штангу толкателя участок 60, проходящий наружу от уплотняющего участка 56 и предназначенный для зацепления со штангой 44 толкателя. По меньшей мере, часть участка зацепления со штангой толкателя выполнена из материала, который мягче материала штанги толкателя. Даны варианты прокладки, двигатель с прокладкой и способы сборки узла двигателя. Такое выполнение упрощает сборку. 10 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Устройство, облегчающее сборку изделия, такого как мебель

Настоящее изобретение относится к устройству, предназначенному для облегчения процесса сборки изделия, где сборка включает соединение первой поверхности первой детали со второй поверхностью второй детали. Техническим результатом является облегчение сборки предметов мебели. Указанное устройство содержит первый узел, предназначенный для установки в первую поверхность, и второй узел, предназначенный для установки во вторую поверхность и содержащий полость, выходное отверстие которой находится на второй поверхности. Первый узел содержит шток, выполненный с возможностью перемещения между сложенным положением и выдвинутым положением, в котором шток выступает из первого узла. Второй узел содержит часть-активатор, которая осуществляет магнитное взаимодействие со штоком таким образом, чтобы при соприкосновении первой и второй поверхностей и совмещении первого и второго отверстий шток перемещался в выдвинутое положение, входя в полость второго узла. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

СПОСОБ МОНТАЖА КРЫЛА

Группа изобретений относится к способу и системе для монтажа крыла на фюзеляже летательного аппарата, а также процессору для монтажа крыла. Способ включает прикрепление к фюзеляжу первого измерительного устройства, установку первого позиционирующего устройств, перенос метки положения на первое позиционирующее устройство, перемещение крыла по направлению к фюзеляжу, определение первого расхождения между первой действительной координатой z первой опорной точки крыла и первой требуемой координатой z первой опорной точки. На первом позиционирующем устройстве выполняется метка положения, прикрепление первого позиционирующего устройства к крылу, так что положение метки положения соответствует положению первой опорной точки крыла. Процессор обеспечивает осуществление вышеуказанных операция способа. Монтажная система обеспечивает выполнение операций вышеуказанного способа. Технический результат заключается в улучшении процесса регулировки положения крыла. 3 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

СПОСОБ ВЫПРЯМЛЕНИЯ ПРОДОЛГОВАТОЙ ДЕТАЛИ

Изобретение относится к двигателестроению, в частности к способам устранения несносности деталей топливных форсунок. Способ выпрямления продолговатой детали, вставляемой по меньшей мере двумя своими частями в два отстоящих одно от другого соосных установочных места, заключается в том, что проверяют соосность указанных частей детали и измеряют имеющееся отклонение от соосности, после чего на расположенном между указанными частями детали участке ее поверхности расплавляют материал в по меньшей мере одной ограниченной в радиальном и окружном направлениях зоне таких размеров, при которых в результате осевой усадки, происходящей при охлаждении этой зоны расплавленного материала, указанные части детали оказываются расположенными на одной оси с отклонением от соосности, по меньшей мере, не превышающим допустимых пределов. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УСТАНОВКИ ОПТИЧЕСКОЙ ЛИНЗЫ ОСВЕТИТЕЛЬНОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА

... 1. Устройство для установки оптической линзы осветительного элемента, которое содержит несколько удерживающих элементов, выполненных с возможностью перемещаться в первой плоскости и сопротивляться перемещению во второй плоскости, перпендикулярной первой плоскости, причем удерживающие элементы соединены с оптической линзой таким образом, чтобы удерживать ее рядом с источником света осветительного элемента.2. Устройство по п. 1, в котором источник света представляет собой матрицу светоизлучающих диодов (LED).3. Устройство по п. 1, в котором оптическая линза представляет собой коллимирующую линзу.4. Устройство по п. 1, в котором оптическая линза заключена в корпус держателя.5. Устройство по п. 1, которое дополнительно содержит основание, а несколько удерживающих элементов соединены с основанием и отходят от него.6. Устройство по п. 5, в котором основание имеет промежуточную часть, соединяющую первую и вторую линейные части с образованием свободного пространства между ними.7. Устройство по ...

ФОРМАТЫ ДЛЯ ОПТИЧЕСКОГО АНАЛИЗА И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА

... 1. Формат для оптического анализа образца, содержащий первый компонент формата, имеющий по меньшей мере один палец первого компонента формата, по меньшей мере одно отверстие первого компонента формата, первую впускную поверхность и первую считывающую поверхность; и второй компонент формата, имеющий по меньшей мере один палец второго компонента формата, по меньшей мере одно отверстие второго компонента формата, вторую впускную поверхность и вторую считывающую поверхность; при этом указанный по меньшей мере один палец первого компонента формата вставлен в указанное по меньшей мере одно отверстие второго компонента формата и указанный по меньшей мере один палец второго компонента формата вставлен в указанное по меньшей мере одно отверстие первого компонента формата так, что указанные первая считывающая поверхность и указанная вторая считывающая поверхность совмещены для образования области считывания, а указанная первая впускная поверхность и указанная вторая впускная поверхность совмещены ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОСНАЩЕНИЯ ИГЛАМИ ИГОЛЬНЫХ ДОСОК ИГЛОПРОБИВНЫХ МАШИН

... 1. Способ оснащения игольных досок (2) иглопробивной машины иглами (17), имеющими рабочую часть (35) и удерживающую часть (36), включающий в себя следующие этапы: ! подготавливают игольную доску (2) с определенным числом отверстий (3), предназначенных для размещения игл (17) и расположенных с заданным расстоянием; ! подготавливают многогнездовую зажимную цангу (45), предназначенную для размещения нескольких игл (17) за счет захвата их удерживающих частей (36); ! вставляют группы игл (17) с параллельной продольной ориентацией в многогнездовую зажимную цангу (45); ! вводят, по меньшей мере, рабочие части (35) удерживаемых многогнездовой зажимной цангой (45) игл (17) в отверстия (3) игольной доски (2); ! запрессовывают удерживающие части (36) игл (17) в отверстия (3) игольной доски (2). ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что иглы (17) подают к многогнездовой зажимной цанге (45) группами. ! 3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что иглы (17) удерживают в многогнездовой зажимной цанге (45) ...

СИЛОВАЯ УСТАНОВКА

... 1. Силовая установка (80), содержащая газотурбинный двигатель (82), имеющий первый участок (88), второй участок (84) и продольную ось (92); первую подвижную опору (30), контактирующую с первым участком газотурбинного двигателя, при этом первая подвижная опора обеспечивает, по меньшей мере, частичное перемещение первого участка газотурбинного двигателя во время обслуживания газотурбинного двигателя и, по меньшей мере, частично поддержку первого участка газотурбинного двигателя, при перемещении первого участка газотурбинного двигателя в направлении от продольной оси, независимо от второго участка газотурбинного двигателя. ! 2. Силовая установка по п.1, характеризующаяся тем, что первая подвижная опора обеспечивает практически полную поддержку первого участка газотурбинного двигателя при перемещении первого участка газотурбинного двигателя в направлении от продольной оси, независимо от второго участка газотурбинного двигателя. ! 3. Силовая установка по п.1, характеризующаяся тем, что дополнительно ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА СОВМЕСТИМЫХ ЗАТВОРОВ

... 1. Способ изготовления эластичного пластинчатого уплотнения, включающий ! сборку Т-образных прокладок (75) и разделительных прокладок (70), укладываемых в сварочный фиксатор (100) под заданным углом с образованием тем самым пакета (115) прокладок, имеющего передний и задний торцы и боковые стороны, ! сваривание боковых сторон указанного пакета (115) прокладок, ! удаление части сварочного фиксатора (100), ! удаление разделительных прокладок (70) и ! придание формы пакету (115) прокладок с получением заданного диаметра, ! причем пакет (115) прокладок имеет радиальный вырезанный участок. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором к пакету (115) прокладок дополнительно прикрепляют радиально-осевую пластину (170). ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором боковые стороны пакета (115) прокладок приваривают к верхней пластине (110), которую также закрепляют в сварочном фиксаторе (100), и извлекают верхнюю пластину (110) и пакет (115) прокладок из сварочного фиксатора (100). ! 4. Способ по п.1, в котором верхнюю часть ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR JUSTIERUNG VON STRANGGUSS-FOERDERGESTELLEN

Spannvorrichtung fuer Werkzeuge

Verfahren zum Haften einer Düsenplatte an einen Tintenstrahlkopf

Herstellung, Verfahren eines metallischen Bandes eines metallischen Riemens für stufenloses Riemengetriebe und Herstellungsvorrichtung dafür

Vorrichtung zum Montieren von Sitzbezügen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Montieren von Sitzbezügen (10) jedweder Art an Schaumpolsterteilen (12) eines Sitzes, insbesondere Fahrzeugsitzes mit Greifelementen (14), die in Betätigungsgruppen (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) zusammengefaßt der Aufnahme von am Sitzbezug (10) angeordneten Profilleisten (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) dienen und die mittels einer Positioniereinrichtung (42), die eine Relativbewegung zwischen Schaumpolsterteil (12) und dem jeweiligen Greifelement (14) erlaubt, die Profilleisten (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) in kanalartige Ausnehmungen (44, 46, 48, 50, 52) im Schaumpolsterteil (12) zieht, um dergestalt den Sitzbezug (10) am Schaumpolsterteil (12) festzulegen.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Schichtenbildung von metallischen Ringen

Flugzeugmontagevorrichtung

Vorrichtung zum Zusammenschweissen von Bandenden

Verfahren zum Einrichten elektrischer Verbindungen in einem elektromechanischen Hybridgetriebe

Verfahren zum Zusammenbauen eines elektromechanischen Hybridgetriebes, wobei das Verfahren die Schritte umfasst: Vorsehen einer vormontierten Anschlussteilanordnung (128), die eine erste Mehrzahl Drahtanschlüsse enthält, die für eine selektive, im Wesentlichen einheitliche Bewegung bezüglich eines Getriebegehäuses (18) ausreichend miteinander verbunden sind; Ausrichten der vormontierten Anschlussteilanordnung (128) mit einer zweiten Mehrzahl von Drahtanschlüssen, die bezüglich zumindest eines Elektromotors/Generators befestigt sind, und Einrichten einer elektrischen Verbindung zwischen jedem der ersten Mehrzahl von Drahtanschlüssen und einem jeweiligen der zweiten Mehrzahl von Anschlüssen, wobei jeder der ersten Mehrzahl von Drahtanschlüssen ein jeweiliges Befestigungsloch definiert; wobei die vormontierte Anschlussteilanordnung (128) ferner mehrere leitfähige Hülsen (164), die jeweils ein erstes Ende (168) und ein zweites Ende (172) aufweisen und eine jeweilige Öffnung definieren, die ...

Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von Staub aus gasfoermigen,stroemenden Medien und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

Antenna mast

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SLIDING ROOF MEMBER

Foreign title

Coupling and repair sleeves for submerged pipe lines

... 727,714. Devices for coupling and repairing leaks in pipes. DRESSER INDUSTRIES Inc. Sept. 21, 1953 [Sept. 26, 1952 ; Sept. 26, 1952], No. 25950/53. Classes 99 (1) and 99 (2). A sleeve 20 comprising complementary segments 22, 24 and providing a fluid-tight enclosure for a portion of a submerged pipe 30 is installed by attaching lines 68, Fig. 4, to the segment 24 and lowering and drawing that segment into contact with the underside of the pipe, Fig. 6, and then, using the lines as guides, lowering the segment 22 into contact with the upper side of the pipe and securing the segments together, e.g. by bolts and nuts 43, 44. As shown in Fig. 1, the lines 68 are attached to sockets 70 screwed onto the bolts 43, and as shown in Fig. 4, the segment 24 is lowered by the lines attached to one side of the segment, those lines on the lower side of the segment being allowed to fall freely and then being drawn under the pipe and returned to the surface of the water. The segment 22 may be provided with ...

Conductor torquing system

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF ROTARY COMPRESSORS FOR EXAMPLE FOR MOTOR COMPRESSOR UNITS FOR REFRIGERATORS AND THE LIKE

Beauty product displays

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO COUPLED CAVITY TRAVELLING WAVE TUBES

Cathode ray tubes including assembly locating means

... 1,021,775. Colour television receiving tubes. SYLVANIA ELECTRIC PRODUCTS Inc. Dec. 11, 1964 [Dec. 13, 1963], No. 50626/64. Heading H1D. A three-gun, three-colour, shadow-mask-type cathode-ray tube in which electron beams emanating from individual terminal accelerating electrodes of the gun structure are directed through corresponding apertures in a disc-like base element of a magnetic polepiece assembly which deflects the beams so they all converge to a point on the screen has a plurality of positioning members arranged so as to ensure a coaxial mating relationship between the apertures and the terminal electrodes. The positioning members may be L-shaped brackets so disposed as to position the terminal electrodes coaxial with respect to the apertures in the base element, the electrodes having one or more outstanding tabs or lugs for joining to the base element. In further embodiments a plurality of upstanding integral tabs may be produced by suitably punching the base element; an upstanding ...

Beauty product displays

A swatch for a beauty product, e.g. nail varnish, comprises a fingernail shaped portion 24 for displaying the beauty product, a remainder section 22 which supports the fingernail shaped portion and also includes a flat label portion 26, and at least one engagement protrusion 28 extending downwardly from the rear of the remainder section. The engagement protrusion may comprise a button 28 which engages with a hole in a frame to which the swatch attaches. The remainder section may further comprise slots 30 for engaging with the frame. The label portion 26 may be recessed from a plane of the remainder portion.

Assembling composite structures

Method for installation of gravity installed anchor and mooring assembly

PIPE STABILIZING SYSTEM

Cathode ray tube manufacture

... 1,133,868. Colour television tubes. RADIO COPORATION OF AMERICA. 2 June, 1966 [7 Jan., 1966], No. 24701/66. Heading H1D. [Also in Division G1]. A shadow mask electrode is assembled with respect to a cathode ray tube faceplate by measuring the spacing between the faceplate and the mask at a plurality of points distributed over the faceplate, adjusting the relative positions of the faceplate and mask until each of the measured spacings departs from the desired spacing by less than the permitted tolerance, and maintaining the faceplate and mask in that relative position by detachably fixing the mask to the faceplate. The method permits the mating of a higher proportion of mask-faceplate pairs than does the use of a fixed spacer member. The mask electrode and faceplate are mounted in a machine (Figs. 1 to 4, not shown), which permits the faceplate to be both raised against the fixed mask, and also tilted about two perpendicular axes lying in its plane - and preferably coincident with the diagonals ...

Improvements in or relating to methods of manufacturing gaps of the same width throughout their length between bodies

... 1,093,115. Making magnetic heads. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. Dec. 28, 1965 [Dec. 31, 1964], No. 54937/65. Heading B3A. [Also in Division G5] A filling material 14, 15 (e.g. glass or enamel) is disposed in or adjacent to the gap between the two parts 9, 10 of a head and is heated to its melting point, and the two parts 9, 10 are then pressed together by means of dies 17, 18, with compressible wires 19 (e.g. of copper) disposed between a head part and the associated die with the object of obtaining a substantially uniform pressure over the surfaces defining the gap and hence a substantially uniform gapwidth.

Golf club attachment mechanism and methods to attach golf clubs

IMPROVED WING HEADED FASTENER WITH TOOL ATTACHMENTS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING FASTENER

... 1,223,051. Fastener driving tool. R. W. PABICH, and R. W. TREIBER. 10 Jan., 1968 [13 Feb., 1967; 24 Nov., 1967], No. 1520/68. Heading B4C. [Also in Division E2] Wing headed fasteners 10 (see Divisions E1- E2) used to releasably secure a cabinet backing 23 to a cabinet 24, are applied to the cabinet by a compressed air tool 14 of known form, but provided with an attachment 12 comprising a pair of plates 13, 13a forming an aperture 20a therebetween through which nails 20 in a magazine 22 are forced by a piston (18), Fig. 8 (not shown), upon actuation of a trigger (22a), Fig. 1 (not shown). Each fastener is held by edges 17, 17a of a pair of noses 15, 15a on the attachment which are positioned in a slot in the backing 23 with the wing portions of the fastener positioned across the slot. Operation of the trigger releases a nail into the fastener and into the cabinet and releases the fastener from the noses 15, 15a. In the arrangement according to Fig. 9, the fasteners are carried on a tape ...

An apparatus for attachment to a pipe handling arm and a method of handling a tubular

Apparatus and method for the placement of self-adhesive labels on compact disks

SYSTEMS FOR FORMING AND INSTALLING PIPES BENEATH THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER

Method for manufacturing rigid tubular pipes having double casing, and facility dedicated to manufacture of said pipes

Method for manufacturing rigid tubular pipes having double casing, and facility dedicated to manufacture of said pipes.

Assembly of plates.

Method for manufacturing rigid tubular pipes having double casing, and facility dedicated to manufacture of said pipes.

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR CENTERING A WORKPIECE ON THE AXLE CENTER OF A CYLINDRICAL DRILLING

GRUNDPLATTE, INSBESONDERE FUER SCHARNIERE

A hinge mounting plate on which a hinge arm is fastenable is adjustable in one direction and fastenable to a furniture part, for example a furniture side wall, by means of fastening screws extending through elongated holes in the mounting plate. In each elongated hole is provided two flaps projecting from the rim of the hole having free front faces pivotally holding the respective fastening screw. The fastening screws have countersunk heads, and when the fastening screws are inserted the countersunk heads press the flaps away from the screw cores.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WHEEL WITH SPOKES FOR BICYCLES

VORRICHTUNG ZUM JUSTIEREN VON EINZELNEN VERTI- KALEN GERUESTABSCHNITTEN DES FUEHRUNGSGERUESTES VON STRANGGIESSANLAGEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SETS FOR MECHANICAL WORKING ON OF AQUEOUS PULP

OWNER FOR A WEARING PART OF A CRUSHER

MECHANICAL PART WITH AT LEAST ONE FLUID TRANSPORTATION CIRCLE, PROCEDURE FOR THE MULTI-LAYER DRAFT OF THE SAME

ARM REST, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

VERBINDUNG VON PLATTEN

GRUNDPLATTE, INSBESONDERE FUER SCHARNIERE

PRUEF- UND RICHTSTAND SOWIE ZUM MESSEN UND RICHTEN VON GERUESTABSCHNITTEN DER STRANGFUEHRUNG EINER STRANGGIESSANLAGE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF A PILE OF BELLEVILLE FEATHERS/SPRINGS

ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR WINDSHIELDS AND PERTINENT PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A REINFORCED PLATE

WIRE WRAPPING METHOD

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A INNENACHSIGEN DREHKOLBENMASCHINE.

LIAISON VEHICLE

EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING SELF ADHESIVE LABELS ON COMPACT DISKS

AS WELL AS PROCEDURE AND ARRANGEMENT ARE INTRODUCED FOR ANGULAR POSITIONING OF A CONTAINER OR A GATHERING MOLD OF A CONTAINER REGARDING THE THORN OF IN THE BOTTLE NECK OF THIS CONTAINER THORN CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT

DEVICE TO THE STOP WELDING OF OUT OF SHEET METAL EXISTING STRUCTURES, IN PARTICULAR OF MOTOTFAHRZEUGEN

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE POSITIONING OF AN OPTICAL FIBER CONCERNING ANOTHER OPTICAL COMPONENT.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE NEUTRAL-SETTING OF A GLASS POST DISTRIBUTOR

DEVICE FOR REPAIRING OR RECONDITIONING A FILTER SCREEN

Procedure and device for mutual connecting of two pipe lengths

CATCH AT A PRESSING TOOL

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN INK RADIATION RECORDING HEAD

RIGID-FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

Procedure and device for the preparation of a pressure plate from plastic

RETAINING MECHANISM FOR HOLDING LARGE SIZED CONSTRUCTION UNITS

ASSEMBLY OF COMPOUND STRUCTURES

SUPPORT FRAME FOR A FILTER SCREEN

Procedure for the production of a cathode ray tube

HERMETIC SCROLL TYPE COMPRESSOR

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUN ROOF INSTALLATION

Articulated piping connector

Direct current power supply

SINGLE PIECE FLOW BASED WING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM

Automated pipe joining system

Method and device for installing an elevator in an elevator shaft

The invention relates to a method and device for installing an elevator in an elevator shaft, having the following steps: i) arranging a model in the elevator shaft, so that the arranged model represents nominal dimensions of an outline of the elevator; ii) arranging at least one light source at a nominal position of the model, so that the light source is directed in a provided travel direction of the elevator; iii) projecting a light beam starting from the light source, wherein the light beam defines the nominal position along the provided travel direction in the elevator shaft; and iv) using information about at least one location of at least one projection point of the light beam in the elevator shaft for installing the elevator.

Shape memory material packer for subterranean use

A shape memory polymer is initially fabricated to a size where its peripheral dimension will be at least as large as the borehole wall in which it is to be deployed. After the initial manufacturing the material temperature is elevated above the transition temperature and the material is stretched on a mandrel to retain its inside dimension as its outside dimension is reduced to size that will allow running the seal to a desired subterranean location without failing the material during the stretching. The material is allowed to cool below the transition temperature to hold the new shape. The material on the mandrel is then secured to a tubular string and delivered to the desired location. Wellbore fluid at given temperature raises the material again above the transition temperature, which causes the material to revert to its originally manufactured shape.

Screening means with a screening body, and method and device for manufacturing the screening body

Method and device for centring a wheel

Quick mold change clamping plate and support brackets

Fiber cable and drop wire organizer

A cable supporting device includes a first support and a second support. The first and second supports have respective first and second channel members with an inwardly facing opening. The channel members support and retain a cable or fiber optic component, for example a fiber optic cable or drop wire. The supports may be used in an enclosure or suspended from an aerial transmission line.

MODULAR TRANSPORTABLE TANK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

... 2 Arcuate, lightweight composite panels, which are transportable on 3 flatbed trucks, are interconnected onsite for forming a temporary fluid tank. A 4 shaped groove along one end of the panel and a shaped tongue along an opposing 5 end of the panel permit a panel to be lifted vertically above and offset another of the 6 panels and then slid axially together, with the tongue of one panel engaged in the 7 groove of the adjacent panel. If the ground on which the tank is to be assembled is 8 uneven, the panels can be misaligned vertically along the interconnected tongue 9 and groove to accommodate the unevenness of the ground. Where the tank does 10 not engage the ground about the entire bottom edge, a liner can be placed inside 11 the tank and connected to the tank using a hook and loop fastening system.

Shafted projectile having head

Mechanically attachable fletching is disclosed herein for a projectile (100, 102, 104, 112, 118, 120, 126), having a shaft (200, 300) having an exterior surface. The mechanically attachable fletching includes at least one fin (230, 232, 234, 236, 238), a connection section (23l, 233, 235, 237, 239) bordering the at least one fin, and at least one mechanical fastener (240, 24l, 244, 244', 250, 254, 254', 262, 266, 272, 276, 280, 282, 290, 294) for attaching the fletching to the exterior surface of the shaft via the connection section. Also disclosed herein are methods for mechanically attaching fletching to the shaft of the projectile. Also disclosed herein are illuminated projectiles (102, 108, 110, 112, 116, 120, 122, 124, 126).

A dado cutting blade arrangement

Determinant spar assembly

ALIGNMENT METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL DEVICES UPON CARRIERS

To mount two semiconductor optical devices together such that a coupling face of one is aligned with and close to the coupling face of the other the devices are mounted on two different carriers. A first one of the carriers is flat and has a vertical edge and carries the optical device such that its coupling face is flush with the vertical edge. A second one of the carriers may be flat or wedge-shaped and has a vertical edge and carries the other optical device such that its coupling face is flush with that vertical edge. A flat baseplate supports the flat carrier. The second carrier is supported on an inclined plane which may be formed on a separate wedge supported on the baseplate or which may be formed as an inclined surface portion on the baseplate. By sliding the flat carrier on the baseplate relative to the second carrier and sliding the second carrier up or down the inclined plane the coupling faces may be aligned. The application of liquid adhesive facilitates the sliding action ...

DOOR MOUNTING METHOD AND DOOR HINGE-ASSEMBLING JIG FOR AUTOMOBILE

Positions of attachment of door-side hinge arms (2) of doors (Df, Dr) are previously determined. At a temporary door-fixing step (b, c) before coating, positions of hinge positioning and retaining means ( 30fa, 30fb; 30ra, 30rb) of a door hinge-assembling jig (J) set at a predetermined position on an automobile body (B) are adjusted, while taking account of the correction of the ill-fitting such as an inclination of the door due to its own weight or the like to be generated when the door (Df, Dr) will be attached to the automobile body (B) at a final door-attaching step (g) after the coating, and body-side hinge arms (1) of door hinges (Hfa, Hfb; Hra, Hrb) retained on the hinge positioning and retaining means (30fa, 30fb; 30ra, 30rb) are attached to the automobile body (B). Thus, the final attachment of the doors can be conducted properly without correction of any ill-fitting of the door after equipping.

MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES AND OTHER LARGE STRUCTURES

A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position- indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece.

FRAMING STATION HAVING SELF PIERCING RIVETS

An apparatus and process for assembling individual body components of a body-in-white vehicle with respect to one another to form a unitary vehicle body including a framing workstation for receiving and positionally locating an underbody member of the vehicle, and for receiving and positionally locating at least one upper body member of the vehicle with respect to the underbody member. The framing workstation establishing a predetermined geometry of the individual body components, while forming the unitary vehicle body. At least one self-piercing rivet tool for securing the at least one upper body member of the vehicle to the underbody member of the vehicle to form and maintain the predetermined geometry of the unitary vehicle body with self-piercing rivets.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING AND INSERTING A THREADED FASTENER

A device and method for aligning and inserting a threaded fastener into a threaded hole. The device contains a base and a rail extending up from the base. A gearbox may be attached to the rail such that the gearbox can travel along the rail between a fastener loading position, a fastener install position, and a fastener realigning position. A socket assembly is connected to or otherwise associated with the gearbox and includes a drive socket that is adapted to accept the threaded fastener and an input shaft which is adapted to translate rotational motion to the output socket. A spring mechanism is attached to the gearbox and contains a spring that will compress when the gearbox travels into the fastener realigning position. A compressible washer may be interposed between the output shaft and the drive socket of the socket assembly so that the central axes of these components may be misaligned without causing damage or disrupting the alignment process.

RESILIENT PLUG APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

Various embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for stopping the flow of media within a pipeline. The pipeline generally includes one or more pipes connected end-to-end, where each of the pipes has a longitudinal axis with an annular wall. The annular wall has an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface, where the inner wall surface defines an inner pipe diameter. In various embodiments, a hole is formed in the pipeline substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the annular wall and extending through the opposing pipe wall. A resilient plug is positioned within the pipeline such that it extends between the holes and is selectively expanded in a radial direction to create a seal with the inner surface of the pipe and holes to prevent flow of the media within the pipe.

RESILIENT PLUG APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

Systems, apparatuses, and methods of use of a plug assembly are disclosed herein. The plug assembly includes an expandable plug for use with a pipe having an annular wall defining an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface.

Внутренняя панель транспортного средства

1. Внутренняя панель транспортного средства, содержащая основу внутренней панели, в которой выполнено отверстие для прохождения источника света через указанную основу внутренней панели, линзу, прикрепленную к основе внутренней панели, при этом указанная линза выступает над, по меньшей мере, частью указанного отверстия для указанного источника света, по меньшей мере, частично прозрачный материал, проходящий поверх указанной линзы, и несколько установочных отверстий, выполненных в указанной основе внутренней панели, так что, по меньшей мере, часть из нескольких установочных отверстий выполнена с возможностью соответствия нескольким установочным штифтам формы внутренней панели. ! 2. Внутренняя панель транспортного средства по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что указанным, по меньшей мере, частично прозрачным материалом является ткань потолочной обшивки. ! 3. Внутренняя панель транспортного средства по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что в указанной основе внутренней панели дополнительно выполнено отверстие индикатора, выполненное с возможностью прохождения светового индикатора через основу. ! 4. Внутренняя панель транспортного средства по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что дополнительно содержит рамную конструкцию, прикрепленную к указанной основе внутренней панели. ! 5. Внутренняя панель транспортного средства по п.4, отличающаяся тем, что дополнительно содержит монтажную плату, прикрепленную к указанной рамной конструкции. ! 6. Внутренняя панель транспортного средства по п.5, отличающаяся тем, что дополнительно содержит, по меньшей мере, один источник света, прикрепленный к указанной монтажной плате, при этом указанный по меньшей м РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 116 813 (13) U1 (51) МПК B60R 13/00 (2006.01) B60Q 3/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011136309/11, 01.09.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 01.09.2011 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Форд Глобал Технолоджис, ЛЛК ...

Mount for cryogenic fast switching mechanism

A mount for a mountable element includes a frame, and a plurality of flexures supported by the frame. The plurality of flexures are configured to be outwardly extended against a restorative bias, so that the element can be inserted therebetween. The mount further includes a plurality of intermediate bonds that may be inserted between the plurality of flexures and the element while the plurality of flexures are outwardly extended. Among other things, a system and method mounting the element are also disclosed.

Rain guard

A rain guard assembly for providing shelter to an occupant entering or exiting a vehicle is described. Generally, the retractable rain guard assembly may comprise a housing integrally mounted within a roof of an automobile, a covering retractably held within the housing and having one or more engagement portions positioned along a free end of the covering, and one or more securement members positioned along a door of the automobile and aligned in a manner corresponding to positions of the one or more engagement portions. The one or more securement members are actuatable to engage to corresponding engagement portions such that opening of the door relative to the roof extends the covering therebetween. The covering may be engaged remotely, such as by a key fob, or automatically by a water detection sensor on the automobile.

Releasable and Interchangeable Connections for Golf Club Heads and Shafts

Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter and a head adapter. The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter has a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having a shape of a regular polygon along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations.

Mounting system

A mounting system with a receiver arrangement having a double sided configuration, the bushing having an inner passage and an oppositely facing outer surface, the outer bushing surface having at least one receiver bearing surface shaped to engage a bearing surface of the mounting opening to align the receiver laterally within the opening, the bushing being locked or lockable within a mounting opening and further including two locking arrangements for allowing the selectively locking of a shank from either end.

Apparatus and method for the connection of conduits

An apparatus for connecting adjacent ends of first and second conduits including a frame assembly including a mounting point for mounting the end of the first conduit in a fixed position, a guide connected to the frame assembly and including first and second guide formations for receiving guide arms attached to the end of the second conduit and a moveable carrier mounted on the frame and including slots for engaging the guide arms. The carrier is moveable between a first position in which the slots align with the guide formations so that the guide arms can pass into the slots, and a second position in which the end of the second conduit is held against the end of the first conduit so as to allow a connection to be formed to secure the ends together.

Optical contact, a multicontact, and a method of connecting two optical contacts together

An optical contact having a ferrule extending along a longitudinal axis, the ferrule having a front face facing an optical contact of complementary type when the optical contact is connected to the optical contact of complementary type, and a rear face opposite from the front face, and a body within which the ferrule is received in optionally movable manner, the body including at least one portion surrounding the outside of the ferrule around the longitudinal axis thereof, and at least one portion extending beyond the rear face of the ferrule towards the outside thereof.

Surgical instrument with modular end effector and detection feature

An apparatus comprises a handle assembly, a first transmission assembly, and a second transmission assembly. The first transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The second transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly are operable in different modalities, such as ultrasonic and RF electrosurgical modalities, using the same handle assembly.

Medical device usage data processing

A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly having a lower portion with a hingedly attached end piece. When open, the end piece allows for receipt of a data card in a lower portion aperture. When closed, the end piece covers the aperture. In another version, the aperture is configured to receive a data card and battery pack assembly. Information is readable from and to the data card to measure a number of minutes the instrument was used during a procedure. Such information is communicated via wired or wireless communication to another device to determine a payment for the number of minutes used. Minutes are buyable from the device and writable onto the data card prior to insertion of the card into the instrument. In another version, a testing sequence is used in saline or via a tissue proxy to test the functionality of an instrument prior to a procedure.

Surgical instrument with charging station and wireless communication

An apparatus comprises an electrically power surgical instrument having a handle assembly. The apparatus also comprises a communication device positioned within the handle assembly. The communication device is operable to communicate with at least a portion of the electrically powered surgical instrument. The apparatus further comprises an external device in wireless communication with the communication device. The external device is operable to receive information from the communication device and the external device is operable to provide an output viewable to the user.

Panel positioning apparatus and panel integration method

A panel positioning apparatus is provided with an outer panel supporting device 20 adapted to support the outer panel 11 from a lower side of the outer panel 11 and an inner panel supporting device 30 adapted to support the inner panel 12 from an upper side of the inner panel 12 . The outer panel supporting device 20 has a lower-surface contact section 23 adapted to abut against a lower surface of the outer panel 11 . The inner panel supporting device 30 has an upper-surface contact section 344 adapted to expose below the inner panel 12 and to abut against an upper surface of a part of the outer panel 12 against which the lower-surface contact section 23 abuts. The outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 are overlaid with each other, and a bending part 112 A of the outer panel 11 is bent by pinching the outer panel 11 by the lower-surface contact section 23 and the upper-surface contact section 334.

Positioning system for use in wind turbines and methods of positioning a drive train component

A positioning system for use in a wind turbine is described herein. The wind turbine includes a rotor, a drive train assembly that is supported from a support frame, and a drive shaft rotatably coupled between the rotor and the drive train assembly. The positioning system includes an alignment assembly that is coupled to a component of the drive train assembly. The alignment assembly is configured to adjust an orientation of the component with respect to the drive shaft with the drive shaft at least partially inserted within the component.

Method for attaching exterior component

There is provided a method for attaching an exterior component. When attaching an exterior component to a bumper, an attachment member for a first attaching hole of the bumper fixed to the vehicular main body is detached, and then the attachment member is inserted into a first through-hole of the exterior component and the first attaching hole and fixed, thereby temporarily fixing the exterior component. A marking is put on a temporarily fixed portion where a second through-hole faces the bumper, and the exterior component is temporarily detached. A third attaching hole is formed by boring a hole in the marking of the bumper, and then a well nut is fitted into the exterior component, enabling the exterior component to be attached through the first and second through-holes. Accordingly, the marking and positioning of the exterior component can be easily performed without detaching the bumper.

Molded fiberglass sidelite assembly

The present relates to a sidelite assembly having first and second panels and a window. Each of the panels has an inner edge extending outwardly from a major planar portion and surrounding an opening. The inner edge includes a first portion having a ridge extending outwardly from a distal end thereof and a second portion having a channel extending inwardly from the distal end. An outer edge extends outwardly from the major planar portion and adjacent a periphery thereof, and includes a first portion having a ridge extending outwardly from a distal end thereof and a second portion having a channel extending inwardly from the distal end. The ridges of the first panel are aligned with and received in the channels of the second panel. The window is disposed within the opening.

Shape Memory Material Packer for Subterranean Use

A shape memory polymer is initially fabricated to a size where its peripheral dimension will be at least as large as the borehole wall in which it is to be deployed. After the initial manufacturing the material temperature is elevated above the transition temperature and the material is stretched on a mandrel to retain its inside dimension as its outside dimension is reduced to size that will allow running the seal to a desired subterranean location without failing the material during the stretching. The material is allowed to cool below the transition temperature to hold the new shape. The material on the mandrel is then secured to a tubular string and delivered to the desired location. Wellbore fluid at given temperature raises the material again above the transition temperature, which causes the material to revert to its originally manufactured shape.

Accessory mounting assembly

An accessory mounting assembly and method of mounting to a vehicle may include an accessory bracket removably connected to a mounting bracket. The accessory bracket may include a connection mechanism including a biasing portion, a pre-load portion, a lock portion, and a release portion. The mounting bracket may include a lock groove configured to align in registration a slot on the accessory bracket and engage the lock portion in order to prevent unintentional removal of the accessory bracket from the mounting bracket.

Tray stand

A modular portable stand that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a solo user without the need for any tools or hardware in a very short time. In its disassembled condition, the stand includes a first and second base frame, a first and second side frame, and four legs, for a total component count of eight, with only three unique components, the base frame, side frame, and leg. The modularity of components provides simplified manufacturing, while allowing for relatively small disassembled packaging for transport, shipping or storage. The interlocking of the components at each corner provides a stiff and sturdy perimeter frame when assembled, that becomes more rigid as loaded with plant propagation trays, fish tanks, or other heavy items than require level secure support.

Automated tool change assembly for robotic arm

An automated tool change assembly and method for automatically coupling a robotic end effector to a robotic manipulator. The automated tool change assembly of the present invention provides first and second light-weight mechanical joint members for automated coupling to provide a rigid connection that can include an electrical connection to pass power and signals between the end effector and the manipulator. The connection can also have full pass-through mechanical power. The assembly also includes a tool station for docking an end effector. The tool station can also provide a platform to align tools with manipulators in forming the automatic connection between joint members. The tool station also provides a release bar for manually releasing end effectors from manipulators. Software scripts can connect and disconnect the tool change assembly remotely when attached to a robot.

Apparatus for supporting internals within a mass transfer column and process involving same

An elongated support beam is provided for supporting internals such as liquid collectors, liquid distributors, packing supports, or trays within a mass transfer column. The support beam is divided longitudinally into a lower beam segment and an upper beam segment that are joined together by a plurality of connectors at one or more longitudinally spaced-apart positions. The connectors serve to stiffen and resist lateral deflection of the lower and upper beam segments in relation to each other and to transfer the load carried by the upper beam segment to the lower beam segment or vice-versa. By dividing the support beam into lower and upper beam segments, each of the lower and upper beam segments can be passed through a manway opening in a shell of the mass transfer column prior to assembly of the support beam or following disassembly of the support beam within the mass transfer column.

Pipe unit

A pipe unit includes a pipe body, first and second flanges, and an adjusting structure. The first flange and the second flange are respectively disposed on opposite first and second ends of the pipe body. The adjusted structure is disposed between the first and second flanges and serves to adjust the length of the pipe unit.

Optical Device Assembly Having A Cavity That Is Sealed To Be Moisture-Resistant

In one embodiment, an optical device assembly is provided. The optical device includes a housing with a moisture-resistant sealed cylindrical cavity in which first and second optical surfaces are optically coupled, the first optical surface being disposed on a first optical element that is within a first end of the cylindrical cavity and the second optical surface being disposed on a second optical element that is within a second end of the cylindrical cavity that is opposite the first end.

One-Piece Protective Carrying Case

A carrying case for a portable electronic device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case for a portable electronic device comprises a body section having a back surface and upturned sides, and a rim affixed to an edge of the upturned sides of the body sections, the rim defining an open area. Preferably, the body section is comprised of contrasting colors and forms a cavity defined by the back surface and the upturned sides. Further, the body section and the rim are preferably formed of the same material. A second protective section may be used to form a protective shell-like structure about the electronic device.

Field terminatable fiber optic connector assembly

A fiber optic connector assembly includes a connector and a carrier. The connector, defining a longitudinal bore extending through the connector and having a first end region and a second end region, includes a ferrule assembly, having an optical fiber extending through the connector, at least partially disposed in the longitudinal bore at the first end region, a tube, defining a passage and having a first end portion disposed in the longitudinal bore at the second end region and a second end region, and a spring disposed in the bore between the ferrule assembly and the tube. The carrier includes a cable end and a connector end engaged with the connector, a termination region disposed between the connector end and the cable end, a fiber support region disposed between the connector end and the termination region, and a take-up region disposed between the connector end and the fiber support region.

Foam dam for appliance

An apparatus includes an inner rim, a base wall, a side wall and an outer rim. The inner rim has a first opening formed therein. The base wall extends outward from an inner edge of the inner rim and is integral with the inner rim. The side wall extends outward from an outer edge of the inner rim and is integral with the inner rim. The outer rim has a second opening formed therein and an inner edge integral with the side wall. The inner rim, base wall, side wall and outer rim are formed to prevent liquid seepage to one or more surrounding components of an appliance in which the apparatus is installed.

Pipe Aligning Tool

A pipe alignment tool for aligning abutted ends of first and second pipe sections to be joined includes a clamp member adapted to be clamped circumferentially about the first pipe section and one or more pipe engaging members mounted on the clamp member adapted to extend across a seam between the abutted ends of the first and second pipe sections to overlap the second pipe section. A bearing member is rotatably supported on each pipe engaging member for rolling contact with the second pipe section to assist in positioning the second pipe section relative to the first pipe section.

Supporting apparatus for display assembly

A supporting apparatus for assembling a display, includes a supporting bracket. The supporting bracket includes a plate and a restricting arm connected to the plate. The restricting arm includes a connection portion and a restricting portion the restricting. The restricting portion is parallel to the plate to define a restricting space between the restricting portion and the plate. The restricting space receives the display therein. The restricting portion and the plate restricts the display in the restricting space in a first direction which is perpendicular to the plate. A plurality of blocks are movably mounted on the plate. The plurality of blocks restrict the display in the restrict space in a second direction which is parallel to the plate.

Two-Piece Protective Case

A two-piece carrying case for a portable electronic device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case includes a first body section and a second body section, each having a back surface, upturned sides, a connecting surface and a rim tightly bonded to an edge of the upturned sides of each body section. The rim defines an open area. The first and second body sections are joined by overlapping the respective connecting surfaces. Correspondingly aligned protrusions and depressions in the connecting surfaces retain the two sections in an overlapping configuration.

Disposable bag and a disposable bag mount bracket for an upright vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner with bag mount and disposable bag is described. In some embodiments, the vacuum bag may include a semi-permeable dirt bag having a top edge, a generally flat collar having a top edge, and a first opening in the collar configured to accept a dirty air nozzle, where the top edge of the vacuum bag does not extend beyond the top edge of the collar. In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner may include a dirty air nozzle, a vacuum bag having a substantially rigid collar including a dirty air opening, and at least one void used for alignment of the collar; a mounting member releasably connected to the vacuum cleaner and movable between a loading position and a fully closed position, and a latch to releasably retain a top edge of the collar to keep the mounting member in the fully closed position.

Fastener Attachment System and Methods of Use

A system for engaging fasteners includes a socket assembly and a fastener jig. The socket assembly having a socket body and a spring blade assembly, which includes a blade retaining ring and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining blades that are movable with respect to a blade guide, between releasing and securing positions that selectively enclose and expose the socket body opening. The fastener jig includes a jig frame and at least one pair of opposing fastener jaws, which are movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The fastener jig may include a pair of opposing mounting jaws movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The socket assembly and fastener jig are configured to be operated at the distal ends of elongated tool arms, such as lineman hot-sticks.

Device and method for assembling brackets in an aircraft structure

The invention relates to a positioning device for assembling parts on a structure. More specifically, the invention relates to a positioning device designed for assembling fixed brackets to an aircraft structure. A laser projector is fastened directly on the rigid aircraft structure; its position is therefore stable in relation to the latter, even if said structure undergoes slight deformations. The position of the projector is determined accurately by utilizing targets, which are also fastened to the primary structure. The invention also relates to a method for implementing this device.

Interface and a method for mounting together a piece of equipment and a rotary drive source in a rotorcraft power plant

An interface and a method for mounting a piece of equipment ( 5 ) with a rotary drive source ( 3 ). The mounting interface has a first frame ( 1 ) fastened to the drive source ( 3 ) and a second frame ( 2 ) fastened to the piece of equipment ( 5 ), the frames ( 1, 2 ) being fitted with assembly means ( 19 ) for assembling them together. Rails ( 22, 23 ) for guiding the piece of equipment ( 5 ) are removably mounted on the first frame ( 1 ) and co-operate with windows ( 20, 21 ) of the second frame ( 2 ). The windows ( 20, 21 ) are laterally open providing transverse passages for the rails ( 22, 23 ) into the windows ( 20, 21 ). The piece of equipment ( 5 ) can be moved transversely by an operator towards the rails ( 22, 23 ) in order to support it and guide it axially towards the drive source ( 5 ).

Freezer slide rack alignment

A drawer assembly for an enclosure includes a first rack, a second rack and a drawer. Each of the racks includes a first set of teeth provided longitudinally along thereof. A drawer is configured to be movable in and out of the enclosure and includes a first pinion and a second pinion rotatably coupled near a first face and a second face respectively. The pinions include a second set of teeth provided circumferentially. The first pinion and the second pinion are configured to rotate along the first rack and the second rack respectively through engagement of the second set of teeth with the first set of teeth. Each of the first rack and the second rack includes an alignment area provided at a front portion and a rear portion thereof, and the alignment area includes a third set of teeth shorter in height than the second set of teeth.

Dermatome blade assembly

A dermatome having a blade assembly, where the blade assembly includes a blade and a blade mount. The blade may include a blade edge, a reference edge and at least one hole or receiver positioned between the blade edge and the reference edge. The blade mount may include a base, a blade locator extending from the base and at least one reference fence abutting the reference edge of the blade. The blade locator may include a protrusion for inserting into the hole or receiver of the blade. The blade and blade mount of the blade assembly may self align and provide for a simple and permanent connection.

Accessory mounting system

A system, apparatus and method for providing anti-rotation to an accessory for a network test instrument or the like, includes a threaded insert mounted in the test instrument, an anti-rotation feature receiving opening, and corresponding threaded fastener and anti-rotation mounting stud on the accessory, whereby engagement between the features ensures proper alignment and prevents rotation of the mounted accessory.

Aligning tool in the field of wind turbines for aligning a hole with a fastener

An aligning tool in the field of wind turbines is provided. The aligning tool has a first and second section. The second section has an outside diameter tapering down in a direction away from the first section. The aligning tool is connected to a fastener and can easily catch a corresponding hole.

Directionally filtered indicator light

The present disclosure provides a directionally filtered indicator light, wherein a directional filter is applied to a light source that is controlled to emit light when a condition or series of conditions are met. The directional filter, in turn, regulates the transmission of light from the light source so that a first group of individuals, located within a viewing angle, are the only individuals able to see the transmitted light. In one example, the directionally filtered indicator light of the present disclosure allows an indicator light on the interior of a passenger aircraft to be viewed from outside the aircraft in direct sunlight while substantially eliminating the presence of transmitted light from a passenger seating area.

Backlight module and assembly method thereof

A backlight module includes a light guide plate with at least one light incident surface, and a light source structure arranged at a side of the light guide plate. The light source structure includes a reflection cover and at least one light emitting module. At least one positioning pin is arranged on the reflection cover. The at least one light emitting module is installed on the reflection cover and corresponding to the at least one light incident surface. The at least one light emitting module is fixed on the positioning pin in a rotatable manner, such that the at least one light emitting module can rotate around the positioning pin as an axis when the reflection cover is combined with the light guide plate, so as to allow the at least one light emitting module facing the at least one light incident surface.

Rotary Piston Actuator Anti-Rotation Configurations

A rotary actuator includes a housing having an interior boundary that defines a central bore and has interior recesses, a chamber housing assembly disposed in the central bore and having an arcuate chamber, the arcuate chamber comprising a cavity, an exterior boundary of the chamber housing assembly having exterior recesses, each of the exterior recesses aligned with a respective one of the interior recesses, pins residing between the interior boundary and the exterior boundary, each of the pins mated to one of the exterior recesses and a corresponding one of the interior recesses to maintain an orientation of the chamber housing assembly with respect to the housing, a rotor assembly rotatably journaled in the chamber housing assembly and comprising a rotary output shaft and a rotor arm, and an arcuate-shaped piston disposed in the chamber housing assembly for reciprocal movement in the arcuate chamber.

Internal pci adapter card carrier

According to one embodiment, a method for placing an adapter card on a system board of a computer system includes, aligning a tool having an adapter card secured therewith to a slot on a system board of a computer system using a positioning member, and seating the adapter card into the slot on the system board. The tool includes a carrier for supporting the adapter card, at least one lower retaining member extending from a lower portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, at least one upper retaining member extending from an upper portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, and the positioning member coupled to the carrier.

Method for Producing a Component or a Component Composite Consisting of a Plurality of Components, Using a Camera for Detecting the Position of a Component

A method produces a component, particularly a body component for a vehicle, or a component composite consisting of several components. The steps include forming a metal plate in a forming tool, particularly in a deep-drawing die, producing a reference marking at a predefined location of the metal plate, rough positioning of the formed metal plate by a positioning device such that the reference marking is situated in a predefined space area, identifying the reference marking of a position recognition device, such as a camera system, the position recognition device generating position data corresponding to the position of the reference marking, positioning of a first fixing element at the location of the reference marking based on the position data by an electronically controlled positioning device, and connecting the first fixing element with the formed metal plate, particularly by welding.

WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING LASER SYSTEMS WITH MICRO-OPTICS

In various embodiments, wavelength beam combining systems feature multiple beam emitters each emitting an individual beam, as well as multiple micro-optics arrangements each disposed optically downstream from a beam emitter to intercept the beam emitted thereby and direct the beam toward a dispersive element for combination into a multi-wavelength output beam. 123.-. (canceled)24. A method of producing a multi-wavelength output beam , the method comprising:emitting a plurality of individual beams from one or more emission points;rotating each individual beam at a different angle to thereby direct the beams toward each other;thereafter, focusing the rotated beams to overlap the beams at a common focal point;wavelength-dispersing the focused beams;propagating a first portion of the dispersed beams back to the one or more emission points; andpropagating a second portion of the dispersed beams as the multi-wavelength output beam.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein claim 24 , before focusing claim 24 , the rotated beams are not converging toward the common focal point.26. The method of claim 24 , further comprising splitting the dispersed beams into the first portion and the second portion.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the dispersed beams are split by a partially reflective output coupler claim 26 , the output coupler reflecting the first portion back to the one or more emission points.28. The method of claim 24 , wherein each beam is rotated by a different micro-optics arrangement.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein each micro-optics arrangement comprises an optical twister.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein the optical twister comprises two cylindrical lenses.31. The method of claim 30 , wherein the cylindrical lenses are rotationally offset from each other.32. The method of claim 28 , wherein each micro-optics arrangement comprises a fast-axis collimation lens claim 28 , an optical twister claim 28 , and a slow-axis collimation lens.33. The method of claim ...

Elastic seals with dynamic lips and related methods

Seal assemblies and methods that include a seal lip that comprises an extended portion with generally constant cross-sectional width for low and generally constant friction during wear are described. The seal lip is loaded against a dynamic member by the aid of a spring energizer. The extended portion of the seal lip maintains constant torque resistance during movement of the dynamic member.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH CHARGING STATION AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

An apparatus comprises an electrically power surgical instrument having a handle assembly. The apparatus also comprises a communication device positioned within the handle assembly. The communication device is operable to communicate with at least a portion of the electrically powered surgical instrument. The apparatus further comprises an external device in wireless communication with the communication device. The external device is operable to receive information from the communication device and the external device is operable to provide an output viewable to the user. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus , comprising:(a) a powered surgical instrument;(b) a control unit coupled with the powered surgical instrument, wherein the control unit is configured to operate at least a portion of the powered surgical instrument;(c) a communication device coupled with the powered surgical instrument, wherein the communication device is in communication with the control unit; and(d) an external device in communication with the communication device such that the external device is in communication with the control unit via the communication device, wherein the external device comprises a plurality of profiles, wherein each of the plurality of profiles respectively comprises a specific set of instructions with a plurality of distinct operational parameters for the control unit, wherein the external device is configured to transmit the specific set of instructions corresponding to a selected profile of the plurality of profiles to the control unit via the communication device, and wherein the control unit is configured to utilize the plurality of distinct operational parameters of the selected profile in order to operate a portion of the powered surgical instrument.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of profiles of the external device comprises a plurality of surgical procedures.23. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of profiles of the external ...

Modular transportable tank system and method of assembly

Arcuate, lightweight composite panels, which are transportable on flatbed trucks, are interconnected onsite for forming a temporary fluid tank. A shaped groove along one end of the panel and a shaped tongue along an opposing end of the panel permit a panel to be lifted vertically above and offset another of the panels and then slid axially together, with the tongue of one panel engaged in the groove of the adjacent panel. If the ground on which the tank is to be assembled is uneven, the panels can be misaligned vertically along the interconnected tongue and groove to accommodate the unevenness of the ground. Where the tank does not engage the ground about the entire bottom edge, a liner can be placed inside the tank and connected to the tank using a hook and loop fastening system.

GAS TURBINE SPLITTING

A gas turbine engine fan stand including a base frame and a fan case frame coupled together at one edge by a hinge. The fan case frame is arranged to: rotate about the hinge between abutting the base frame and substantially perpendicular thereto; and tilt about a yaw axis perpendicular to the hinge and in the plane of the fan case frame. The fan case frame further including a coupling arrangement arranged to rotate about a roll axis and to couple a fan case to the fan case frame. A gas turbine engine stand assembly including a fan stand and a core stand. A method of splitting a gas turbine engine and a method of reassembling a gas turbine engine. 1. A method of separating a gas turbine engine , the gas turbine engine including a core engine and a fan case , the method comprising steps to:support the gas turbine engine on a core stand; a base frame; and', 'a fan case frame coupled to the base frame at one edge by a hinge, the fan case frame being arranged to: (i) rotate about an axis of the hinge between abutting the base frame and being substantially perpendicular to the base frame, and (ii) tilt about a yaw axis perpendicular to the hinge, the yaw axis being located in a plane of the fan case frame, the fan case frame including a coupling arrangement configured to couple, in use, a fan case of a gas turbine engine to the fan case frame, the coupling arrangement being arranged to rotate about a roll axis perpendicular to the axis of the hinge, the roll axis being disposed through the plane of the fan case frame and being centrally located through the coupling arrangement;, 'move a fan stand into axial alignment with the core stand, the fan stand includingrotate and tilt the fan case frame into abutting relation with the fan case of the gas turbine engine;couple the fan case to the fan case frame;decouple the fan case and core engine; andtranslate at least part of the core stand axially to separate the gas turbine engine.2. The method of separating as claimed in ...

Firearm laser sight alignment assembly

A firearm laser sight alignment assembly includes a laser module for emitting a beam along an optical axis, the laser module having an outer seat. The alignment assembly encompasses a resilient grommet mechanically engaging the outer seat in a first adhesive free interference fit. The grommet includes an external seat sized to form adhesive free interferences fits with a laser cover and the housing, as the laser cover engages the housing to retain the grommet with respect to the housing and the laser cover. Upon operable assembly, the interference fits substantially preclude axial and longitudinal movement between the grommet and the laser module as well as the grommet and the laser cover and housing, while allowing angular movement of the laser module to a desired alignment position.

Filter and method for assembling a nozzle pipe of a filter

The filter includes: a structure with a C-shaped profile defining side walls and nozzle pipes, each connected to the structure. Each nozzle pipe has a longitudinal axis and an end; a plate connected over a border of the nozzle pipe end to close the nozzle pipe. The plate extends beyond the border. The end of the nozzle pipe is inserted between the side walls of the C-shaped profile. The plate is connected between the side walls of the C-shaped profile. A U-shaped pin defines a first and a second leg, wherein the first leg is inserted in holes of the side walls of the C-shaped profile. The first and the second leg rest on the nozzle pipe and embracing the nozzle pipe. The plate is at an angle (A) greater than 0° with a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle pipe. The second leg has a protrusion that rests against the plate.

Frame rail assemblies and interlocking frame rail systems

A frame rail assembly for a boat dock structure includes a frame rail member and a removable resilient rub-rail member. The frame rail member includes a first side configured for securing the frame rail member to a side of the boat dock structure; a second side opposing the first side; a first channel extending along a length of the frame rail member; and a second channel below the first channel, the second channel extending along the length of the frame rail member. An interlocking frame rail system for boat dock structures includes a first frame rail member, a second frame rail member, and an upper connector member extending along at least a portion of a length of the first frame rail member and at least a portion of the length of a second frame rail member.

BIDIRECTIONAL MODULAR ASSEMBLY CLIP

The present invention includes a multiuse clip assembly which can be employed to secure objects or panels to one another. It incorporates both the male and female features into each clip for greater versatility and durability over conventional clip systems. The unique universal and expandable mating system does not limit the orientation, position, or number of objects or panels that may be secured to one another. 2. The clip assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a single extended T-shaped beam, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises two or more parallel beams that extend from said clip body to operably engage said T-shaped beam from a separate unitary clip body.3. The clip assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a catch or a pin, and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises a moveable latch or a lever to operably engage said catch or a pin from a separate unitary clip body.4. The clip assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said first securing mechanism comprises a screw, a bolt, or a cam-style fastener; and said second complimentary securing mechanism comprises threads or a cam-lock to operably engage said screw, bolt, or cam-style fastener from a separate unitary clip body5. The clip assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said unitary clip is made as a single piece extrusion.6. The clip assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said first securing mechanism or said second securing mechanism is the same configuration or substantially the same configuration as said protruding load bearing interface or said recessive load bearing interface.7. The clip assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said clip body comprises said at least one first panel, said at least one second panel, or a combination thereof.8. The panel assembly of claim 1 ,wherein said at least one first panel, said at least one second panel, or a combination thereof comprises said clip body of said first or second unitary clip.9. The panel assembly of ...

Damper pulley manufacturing method and damper pulley manufacturing apparatus

A damper pulley manufacturing method includes an arranging process in which a circular hub having a cylindrical outer peripheral surface and a circular pulley having a cylindrical inner peripheral surface are arranged such that the cylindrical outer peripheral surface opposes the cylindrical inner peripheral surface, a centering process in which a tapered portion of a first centering jig is made to abut on an axial end portion of the hub and a tapered portion of a second centering jig is made to abut on an axial end portion of the pulley to perform centering of the hub and the pulley, and a press-fitting process in which after the centering process, a damper rubber is press-fitted between the cylindrical outer peripheral surface and the cylindrical inner peripheral surface.

Servo locking snap feature

Disclosed is a vehicle HVAC system that provides for installation, serviceability, or replacement of at least one actuator servo without removal of the HVAC assembly from the vehicle. As due to the tight space limitations, the present invention provides for at least one fastener-less mounting element of the servo assembly to be attached to the HVAC assembly, without the need for additional fasteners which would require additional space to access with a tool.

Engine installation using machine vision for alignment

Installation of an engine to a support structure includes temporarily attaching first and second alignment structures to the support structure and the engine. One of the alignment structures has a target pattern on its surface. The installation further includes using a machine vision system from the other of the mounting structures to indicate the relative position of the target pattern with respect to a reference. The relative position of the target pattern with respect to the reference provides information about relative position of an engine mounting element (e.g., bolt hole) with respect to a corresponding mounting element (e.g., bolt hole) in the support structure. The relative position of the target pattern with respect to the reference can be used to maneuver the engine in order to align the mounting elements.

FIREARM LASER SIGHT ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure relates to a firearm which may include a frame with a first outer wall, and a second outer wall opposite the first outer wall. A laser module may be disposed between the first and second outer walls. An alignment pin may be in communication with the first outer wall and may be configured to move the laser module relative to the frame. 1a frame having a first outer wall, and a second outer wall opposite the first outer wall;a laser module disposed between the first and second outer walls; and 'wherein the first alignment pin is configured to move the laser module relative to the frame.', 'a first alignment pin in communication with the first outer wall,'}. A firearm, comprising: This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/245,309, filed on Sep. 26, 2011, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.Not applicable.Not applicable.The present disclosure generally relates to sights for firearms and particularly to laser sights for firearms, and more particularly to a firearm laser sight alignment assembly.Laser sighting devices for firearms have been used for a number of years. Laser sighting devices use a laser to assist in sighting the firearm. However, as the laser beam will follow an effectively straight line, and the bullet will follow a ballistic trajectory so that, despite a high muzzle velocity, at long distances the trajectory of the bullet will deviate significantly from the straight line. Also, the laser sight must be mounted to the firearm, which means that the laser beam cannot propagate concentric with the barrel. Consequently, it is necessary to aim the laser sight so that, for a given distance, the beam will illuminate the target with a spot at the position where the bullet will be after traveling that distance. The vertical setting of the laser beam is known as “elevation” and the lateral adjustment of the beam is known as “windage.”Prior patents have been directed to the ...

LOW PROFILE, WRAPPABLE ELONGATE MEMBERS SPACER AND METHOD OF MAINTAINING ELONGATE MEMBERS IN FIXED, SPACED RELATIVE RELATION

A low profile, wrappable spacer and method for maintaining a pair of elongate members in fixed, spaced relation to one another is provided. The wrappable spacer includes a flexible elongate body having oppositely facing inner and outer faces extending along laterally spaced, lengthwise extending edges between opposite ends. The inner face has an adhesive surface. At least one member extends between the edges transversely to the lengthwise extending edges. The member extends outwardly from the adhesive surface, wherein the adhesive surface is configured for adhesion to at least one of the member, the elongate members or the outer face. 1. A method of maintaining a plurality of elongate members in fixed , spaced and generally parallel relation to one another , including:aligning the plurality of elongate members in generally parallel relation with one another;providing a flat, flexible elongate body having opposite inner and outer faces extending between opposite ends with the inner face having an adhesive surface and at least one member extending outwardly therefrom;disposing the member between a pair of adjacent elongate members; andwrapping the elongate body completely about the elongate members and bringing the opposite ends into overlapping relation with one another and adhering the adhesive surface to at least one of the outer face or the elongate members.2. The method of wherein the adhesive surface is adhered to both the outer face and the elongate members.3. The method of further including providing a plurality of members in spaced relation from one another and disposing each of the members between a different pair of the elongate members. This divisional application claims the benefit of U.S. Divisional application Ser. No. 14/733,031, filed Jun. 8, 2015, U.S. Utility application Ser. No. 12/942,309, filed Nov. 9, 2010 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/259,284, filed Nov. 9, 2009, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety ...

Device for assembling moveable carrier of camera actuator

An assembling device includes: a base, a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate and an ejecting unit. The base defines an accommodating portion which includes a top surface, a bottom surface and a side surface. The top surface defines a plurality of receiving grooves for receiving the moveable frames, the side surface defines a plurality of first through holes, the bottom surface defines a plurality of second through holes, the first through holes and the second through holes are communicated with the receiving grooves. The first pressing plate is configured for assembling a shaft on a first surface of the moveable frame. The second pressing plate is arranged on the side surface and being configured for assembling a magnet on a second surface of the moveable frame. The ejecting unit includes a plurality of ejectors, and configured for ejecting the movable frames in the receiving grooves.

Fiber cable and drop wire organizer

A cable supporting device includes a first support and a second support. The first and second supports have respective first and second channel members with an inwardly facing opening. The channel members support and retain a cable or fiber optic component, for example a fiber optic cable or drop wire. The supports may be used in an enclosure or suspended from an aerial transmission line.

Retainer apparatus for use with a pilot chute launcher and method for packing a parachute using a pilot chute launcher and retainer apparatus

An apparatus facilitating packing of a racecar parachute using a pilot chute launcher, the apparatus comprised of a slotted metal plate, a pair of notched tabs, and a pair of extensions selected to removably couple with the notched tabs and the plate. In use, the notched tabs, notched sides facing away from one another, are positioned and affixed to opposing sides of a parachute bag bottom plate. The parachute and pilot chute launcher are packed into the parachute bag. The extensions are inserted into opposing slots on the plate, and by engaging the extensions with the notched tabs, the pilot chute launcher is compressed. A top and a bottom flap of the parachute bag is secured over the plate in a usual fashion. The extensions and the plate are sequentially removed, and the parachute is continued to be packed in the usual fashion.

BARREL NUT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD TO ATTACH A BARREL TO A FIREARM USING SUCH ASSEMBLY

A fixture for use with AR15/M16 type firearms is provided herein. The fixture is made up of several parts that when used in conjunction with one another mitigate the transfer of torque from the barrel nut to the firearms receiver during barrel installation. The fixture affords the user a method and apparatus that holds the barrel in alignment with the firearm receiver and secures the barrel against rotational movement during installation of a barrel nut or similar device. The fixture may be configured to work with the legacy AR15/M16 type barrel nut, as well as other designs as disclosed herein. 1. A method of securing a barrel having an annular flange and a extension member proximate to a rear end of the barrel to a firearm using a barrel nut , a locknut and a fixture , the fixture being comprised of a movable mandrel , a base and a clamp which are configured to receive a receiver of the firearm and the barrel nut and restrain both from rotational movement , the mandrel of the fixture is configured to be received within the receiver of the firearm and engage with the extension member of said barrel , the base is configured to receive a portion of the receiver and the barrel nut with the clamp assembly further assisting in the retention of the receiver and thereby the barrel nut to the base , the receiver having an externally threaded front end part which is configured to be threadedly engaged within a rear end of the barrel nut , the barrel nut having an internally threaded central bore that receives the extension member of the barrel and a bushing with a bore therethrough which aligns with an opening located on the front face of the firearm receiver , the bore in the bushing and the opening in the firearm being configured to receive a part of the firearm's operating system therein , the lock nut being configured to slide onto and down the barrel and having external threads to threadedly engage with internal threads on a front end of the barrel nut bore , the ...

Systems and methods for manufacturing a stent frame

A support structure includes strut members interconnected by articulated joints to form a series of linked scissor mechanisms. The structure can be remotely actuated to compress or expand its shape by adjusting the scissor joints within a range of motion. In particular, the support structure can be repositioned within the body lumen or retrieved from the lumen. The support structure can be employed to introduce and support a prosthetic valve within a body lumen.

Gas Turbine Filtration System with Inlet Filter Orientation Assembly

The present application provides a filtration system for a gas turbine engine. The filtration system may include a holding frame with a positioning element extending therefrom and a filtration unit for mounting within the holding frame. The filtration unit may include a positioning slot therein such that the positioning element extends through the positioning slot when the filtration unit is mounted within the holding frame.

SPIN-ON FILTER WITH EXTERNAL THREADS AND METHODS

A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above. 1. A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head , the filter arrangement comprising:(a) a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume, and an end opposite of the open mouth; the surrounding wall having an exterior and an interior; (i) a cylindrical arrangement of filter media;', '(ii) a first end cap secured to an end of the filter media;', '(iii) a second end cap secured to an end of the filter media opposite of the first end cap;', '(iv) a filter element seal member held by the first end cap; and', '(v) an inner filter ...

Method and apparatus for outlining recessed installation of a component within a surface material

Described are various embodiments of a method and apparatus for outlining recessed installation of a component within a surface material. In one embodiment, the apparatus generally comprises two or more template or alignment modules adjacently disposable against the surface material and each comprising opposed edges that can be aligned with adjacently disposed edges so to define a substantially continuous spacing along these adjacently disposed edges. This spacing is generally dimensioned so to accommodate a corresponding component dimension such that, the aligned edges guide removal of surface material along the spacing to accommodate recessed installation of the component within the surface material.

Tool which is movable in an apparatus

The invention relates to a tool for shaping a material, in particular for bending plate material, comprising a mounting part configured to be in any case partially received in a receiving space of an apparatus, and a shaping part extending from the mounting part. The tool is provided with means for displacing the mounting part in longitudinal direction through the receiving space. The tool can thus be handled and positioned easily even when it is relatively heavy. The displacing means can comprise one or more displacing members protruding from the tool, for instance rollers or wheels. The invention also relates to a combination of an apparatus and such a tool, wherein the apparatus has a receiving space in which the mounting part of the tool is received. The receiving space here comprises a wall part on which the displacing means engage. Finally, the invention further relates to a method for positioning a tool as described above in an apparatus.

Water seepage abatement in water heaters

A cover assembly for a water heater includes a cover, one or more openings formed in the cover and one or more raised features surrounding at least one of the one or more openings. The one or more raised features are formed such that a liquid near the at least one of the one or more openings is diverted away from the at least one of the one or more openings.

Motor mount

A system and method for guiding a motor into alignment with a transmission during assembly. The system may allow the motor to be placed into engagement with a motor mount in a first position, wherein in the first position, the position of the motor is constrained by guide structures such that the gear teeth of the drive gear and the gear teeth of a driven gear are not fully intermeshed, and a rotation axis of the drive gear is not parallel to a rotation axis of the driven gear. The motor may then be manipulated in the motor mount while constrained by the guide structures along a motion path until the gear teeth of the drive gear and the gear teeth of the driven gear are more fully intermeshed, and the rotation axis of the drive gear is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the driven gear.

Method for fabricating microfluidic structures

A method for fabricating microfluidic structures is provided. The method includes: a belt is provided and an adhesion layer is formed on at least one surface of the belt; the belt is cut for forming a first microfluidic channel thereon, wherein the first microfluidic channel has an accommodating space; a second microfluidic channel is provided, wherein a line-width of the second microfluidic channel is smaller than a line-width of the first microfluidic channel; the second microfluidic channel is disposed in the accommodating space of the first microfluidic channel; and a substrate is adhered to the belt via the adhesion layer.

ICE SKATE ATTACHMENT

An ice skate attachment assembly for converting a single runner blade ice skate into as multiple runner blade ice skate is provided. The assembly includes a skate guard having a bottom surface and including a channel for receiving and supporting the single runner blade of the ice skate. The assembly further includes at least two multi-runner blades secured with the skate guard and being laterally spaced from one another on either lateral side of the skate guard with each of the multi-runner blades extending below the bottom surface of the skate guard to an ice-engaging edge. 1. A method of reversibly converting a single runner blade ice skate into a multiple runner blade ice skate , comprising the steps of:preparing an ice skate having a boot and a single runner blade joined with said boot via a support frame;preparing an ice skate attachment assembly including a skate guard and at least two multi-runner blades secured on opposite lateral sides of the skate guard, the skate guard including a longitudinally extending channel; andguiding the single runner blade of the ice skate into the channel of the skate guard.2. The method as set forth in wherein the skate guard further includes an elastic retention strap and further including the step of securing the elastic retention strap with a support frame of the ice skate.3. The method as set forth in wherein the ice skate attachment assembly includes a pair of multi-runner blades.4. The method as set forth in wherein the multi-runner blades are spaced from the opposite lateral sides of the skate guard.5. A method of detachably mounting a pair of multi-runner blades onto a skate guard for a single runner blade ice skate claim 3 , comprising the steps of:preparing a skate guard having a bottom surface, a top surface with a longitudinally extending channel, and at least two openings spaced longitudinally from one another;positioning at least two multi-runner blades on opposite lateral sides of the skate guard so that at least ...

FRAME RAIL ASSEMBLIES AND INTERLOCKING FRAME RAIL SYSTEMS

A frame rail assembly for a boat dock structure includes a frame rail member and a removable resilient rub-rail member. The frame rail member includes a first side configured for securing the frame rail member to a side of the boat dock structure; a second side opposing the first side; a first channel extending along a length of the frame rail member; and a second channel below the first channel, the second channel extending along the length of the frame rail member. An interlocking frame rail system for boat dock structures includes a first frame rail member, a second frame rail member, and an upper connector member extending along at least a portion of a length of the first frame rail member and at least a portion of the length of a second frame rail member. 128-. (canceled)29. A frame rail assembly for a boat dock structure , the frame rail assembly comprising: wherein the first channel includes a first inner section and a first outer section, the first outer section being open at the outer surface, wherein the first inner section has a cross-sectional area larger than the outer section,', 'wherein the second channel includes a second inner section and second outer section, the second outer section being open at the outer section, wherein the second inner section has a cross-sectional area larger than the second outer section;, 'a frame rail member including an outer surface, a first side configured for securing the frame rail member to a side of the boat dock structure, a second side opposing the first side, a first channel extending along a length of the frame rail member, and a second channel below the first channel, the second channel extending along the length of the frame rail member, wherein the first and second channels are on opposite sides of the frame rail member,'}an alignment pin disposed between the second side of the first frame rail member and the second side of the second frame rail member and oriented in an axial direction perpendicular to the ...

Devices and systems for preventing misalignment in vehicle brake assemblies

A vehicle brake assembly includes an actuation lever coupled to a brake pedal. The brake assembly also includes a push rod of a brake booster. The push rod has a clevis on an end portion thereof. The clevis comprises two prongs. The brake assembly further includes an alignment device seated on each respective prong of the clevis. The alignment devices are configured to collectively guide and position the clevis into alignment with the actuation lever during construction of the brake assembly.

Elastically averaged alignment systems and methods

In one aspect, a component for an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The component includes a body, an inner wall formed in the body and defining an alignment aperture, and an alignment member. The alignment member includes a pair of tabs extending from the body, and the alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into another alignment aperture of another component, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged configuration to facilitate aligning the component relative to the another component of the elastically averaged alignment system. The alignment aperture is configured to receive another alignment member of another component of the elastically averaged alignment system.

ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES

A tool for deploying an anchor sleeve onto an implantable device includes handle and base members, which may be fitted together by an operator. The operator may select the handle member from a plurality thereof included in a kit; and the base member, also included in the kit, includes a rail segment with which a gripping portion of the selected handle member may be engaged, for example, via guidance from a marked portion of the base member. Once engaged, a deployment tip of the base member is located to move a mounted anchor sleeve from a tubular member of the handle member and onto a body of the device. The tubular member of some tools has a laterally offset distal end portion, on which the corresponding anchor sleeve is mounted; thus, kits including this type of handle member, may include a converter for the base member to facilitate engagement therewith. 1. A tool for deploying an anchor sleeve onto an implantable elongate medical device , the tool comprising:a handle member including a gripping portion and an elongate tubular member extending distally from the gripping portion, the gripping portion including opposing arms, and the tubular member including a distal end portion being laterally offset from the gripping portion, an inner surface defining a longitudinally extending lumen, the lumen being sized to receive a proximal length of the implantable device therein, and an outer surface sized for mounting the anchor sleeve thereon; andan elongate base member including a deployment tip, a distal segment, a rail segment, and an elongate channel, the distal segment being terminated by the deployment tip and extending between the deployment tip and the rail segment, the rail segment defining a longitudinal axis of the tool and extending proximally from the distal segment, the channel extending proximally from an opening at the deployment tip and through the distal segment, and the deployment tip being laterally offset from the longitudinal axis of the tool;wherein ...

SPIN-ON FILTER WITH EXTERNAL THREADS AND METHODS

A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above. 1. A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head , the filter arrangement comprising: (i) the surrounding wall having an exterior and an interior;', '(ii) the surrounding wall having a lip extending radially outward from adjacent the opening;, '(a) a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an opening providing access to the interior volume, and a closed end; the opening being at an upper portion of the filter arrangement and the closed end being at a bottom portion of the filter arrangement when oriented in a first position;'}(b) a filter media construction operably held ...

Beauty product displays

Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can comprise a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.

Method For Assembling At Least Two Parts By Means Of Main And Secondary Definitive Connections And Assembly Obtained Using This Method

A method for assembling at least two parts, connected by main and secondary definitive connections arranged in predetermined positions, includes: secondary definitive connections each housed in secondary definitive holes passing through the parts to be assembled, made independently of one another before the parts are assembled, main definitive connections each housed in main definitive holes passing through the parts to be assembled, made during the same operation while the parts are held in place by the secondary definitive connections.

Devices and Systems for Preventing Misalignment in Vehicle Brake Assemblies

A vehicle brake assembly includes an actuation lever coupled to a brake pedal. The brake assembly also includes a push rod of a brake booster. The push rod has a clevis on an end portion thereof. The clevis comprises two prongs. The brake assembly further includes an alignment device seated on each respective prong of the clevis. The alignment devices are configured to collectively guide and position the clevis into alignment with the actuation lever during construction of the brake assembly. 1. A vehicle brake assembly , comprising:an actuation lever coupled to a brake pedal;a push rod of a brake booster, the push rod having a clevis on an end portion thereof, the clevis comprising two prongs; andan alignment device including a first portion that is connected to the actuation lever and a second portion that extends laterally away from the first portion, each of the first and second portions of the alignment device extending parallel to each other,wherein the second portion of the alignment device is configured to guide and position the clevis into alignment with the actuation lever during construction of the vehicle brake assembly.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuation lever is a brake pedal arm.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuation lever is coupled to a brake pedal arm.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the alignment device comprises a body and the second portion of the alignment device comprises a sliding surface claim 1 , the sliding surface including an offset that extends transverse to a longitudinal axis of the alignment device and an arm that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the alignment device.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the offset extends between the body of the first portion and the arm of the sliding surface claim 4 , such that the arm runs parallel to the body at a predefined distance from the body.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the predefined distance defines a distance that ...

Led strobe light with integrated magnet and heat sink chimney

A strobe light includes a base, a mounting post, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) lights, a lens, and a channel. The mounting post extends vertically from the base. The plurality of LED lights are mounted around a periphery of the mounting post. The lens is connected to the base and covers the mounting post and the plurality of LED lights. The channel extends through the base, mounting post and lens. Air flowing through the channel transfers heat generated by the plurality of LED lights out of the strobe light.

Self-retaining retractor

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a surgical device. A first paddle assembly may be engaged with a first paddle, and a second paddle assembly may be engaged with a second paddle. A first retainer arm assembly can be pivotally engaged with the first paddle assembly, and a second retainer arm assembly can be pivotally engaged with the second paddle assembly. A retaining key may be selectively engaged with the first and second retainer arm assemblies, and configured to couple the first retainer arm assembly and the second retainer arm assembly together in a pivotal arrangement; where the pivotal arrangement may to allow the first and second retainer arms to be positioned in a retained position with respect to each other; and may also allow the first and second retainer arm assemblies to be positioned in an non-retained position with respect to each other.

Bone broach and method of manufacturing a bone broach

A bone broach is formed from a plurality of substantially planar members which are positioned adjacent to each other with each of the substantially planar members attached to at least one other substantially planar member. At least some of the substantially planar members defines at least one cutting profile at its perimeter. The plurality of substantially planar members include a first group of substantially planar members defining planes which are substantially parallel to each other, and at least one additional substantially planar member defining a plane which is angled relative to the planes defined by the first group of substantially planar members.

Method for fabricating microfluidic structures

A method for fabricating microfluidic structures is provided. The method includes: a belt is provided and an adhesion layer is formed on at least one surface of the belt; the belt is cut for forming a first microfluidic channel thereon, wherein the first microfluidic channel has an accommodating space; a second microfluidic channel is provided, wherein a line-width of the second microfluidic channel is smaller than a line-width of the first microfluidic channel; the second microfluidic channel is disposed in the accommodating space of the first microfluidic channel; and a substrate is adhered to the belt via the adhesion layer.

Microfluidic structures fabricating method

A method for fabricating microfluidic structures is provided. The method includes: a belt is provided and an adhesion layer is formed on at least one surface of the belt; the belt is cut for forming a first microfluidic channel thereon wherein the first microfluidic channel has an accommodating space; a second microfluidic channel is provided, wherein a line-width of the second microfluidic channel is smaller than a line-width of the first microfluidic channel; the second microfluidic channel is disposed in the accommodating space of the first microfluidic channel; and a substrate is adhered to the belt via the adhesion layer.

Multifiber Connectorization Techniques for Multicore Optical Fiber Cables

Structures and techniques are described relating to the alignment of multicore fibers within a multifiber connector. These structures and techniques include: multicore fibers having a number of different shapes, including, for example, circular, elliptical, D-shaped, double D-shaped, and polygonal; multifiber ferrules, having a plurality of fiber guide holes therein of various shapes; alignment fixtures for aligning multicore fibers within multifiber ferrules; and various multicore fiber alignment techniques.

Assembling method and maintaining method for vertical probe device

An assembling method for a vertical probe device includes steps of disposing a lower die on a jig by inserting supporting columns through jig holes of the lower die, fastening a positioning film on the supporting columns, installing probe needles and an upper die in a way that the positioning film is located between the upper and lower dies without contacting the upper die, unfastening the positioning film, and removing the jig so that the upper and lower dies, positioning film and probe needles constitute the device. A maintaining method for the device includes steps of inserting the supporting columns through the jig holes, fastening the positioning film to the jig, and removing the upper die. The probe needles and upper die are easily removed and installed and the probe needles are reliable. The vertical probe device is applicable for accommodating electronic components on the top thereof.

FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR WITH FIBER TAKE-UP REGION

A fiber optic connector assembly includes a connector and a carrier. The connector, defining a longitudinal bore extending through the connector and having a first end region and a second end region, includes a ferrule assembly, having an optical fiber extending through the connector, at least partially disposed in the longitudinal bore at the first end region, a tube, defining a passage and having a first end portion disposed in the longitudinal bore at the second end region and a second end region, and a spring disposed in the bore between the ferrule assembly and the tube. The carrier includes a cable end and a connector end engaged with the connector, a termination region disposed between the connector end and the cable end, a fiber support region disposed between the connector end and the termination region, and a take-up region disposed between the connector end and the fiber support region. 1. A fiber optic connector assembly comprising:a carrier having a first end, an oppositely disposed second end, a termination region disposed between the first end and the second end, and a take-up region disposed between the first end and the termination region, wherein the take-up region is adapted to allow for axial movement of an optical fiber.21. A fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the take-up region allows for at least mm of axial movement of the optical fiber.3. A fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the take-up region is adapted to receive a dust boot for covering a portion of the optical fiber.4. A fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a connector adapted for engagement with the first end of the connector claim 1 , the connector having a main body with a ferrule assembly disposed in the main body claim 1 , the ferrule assembly being adapted for axial movement within the main body and having the optical fiber mounted therein.5. A fiber optic connector assembly as claimed in ...

Method of producing mechanism for converting rotational motion to linear motion and jig for executing the method

In this manufacturing method, when a plurality of planetary shaft main bodies are arranged at even intervals around a sun shaft main body, a state in which a sun threaded section is engaged with each of planetary threaded sections is referred to as a regular assembled state, and an assembly formed by a combination of the sun shaft main body and the planetary shaft main body in the regular assembled state is referred to as a first assembly. The first assembly is assembled in a state in which the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body is in correspondence with the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body in the regular assembled state.

SPIN-ON FILTER WITH EXTERNAL THREADS AND METHODS

A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above. 1. A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head , the filter arrangement comprising:(a) a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume, and an end opposite of the open mouth; the surrounding wall having an exterior and an interior;(b) a filter media construction operably held within the interior volume; the exterior of the ring defining mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head;', '(ii) the exterior of the ring having an ...

Method, system and device for contributing to the assembly of a wind turbine

A contribution is made to the assembly of a wind turbine intended to comprise, in a final assembly condition, a tower ( 2 ) surmounted by a nacelle ( 4 ) cooperating with a rotor ( 5 ) receiving a plurality of blades ( 3 a - 3 c ). To this end, a temporary association is made between at least some blades from said plurality of blades and the tower, so that said blades extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the tower.

Precision-Locating Dowel Pin

A precision-locating dowel pin includes a threaded portion configured for adjustable attachment to a fixed object, a head integrally formed at the top of the threaded portion, and a top surface at the top of the head. The head is selectively machined and treated to provide a radially exterior precision-locating surface. 1. A precision-locating dowel pin for use with a fixed object , the precision-locating dowel pin comprising:a threaded portion configured for adjustable attachment to the fixed object;a head integrally formed at the top of the threaded portion;a top surface at the top of the head;wherein the head is selectively machined and treated to provide a radially exterior precision-locating surface.2. The precision-locating dowel pin according to claim 1 , wherein the head portion comprises:a shaft; andan upper portion;wherein the shaft and the upper portion have the same diameter.3. The precision-locating dowel pin according to claim 1 , wherein the head portion comprises:a shaft; andan upper portion;wherein the upper portion tapers inward over a selected distance toward top surface.4. The precision-locating dowel pin according to claim 1 , wherein the threaded portion comprises:at least one annular groove; anda sealing member disposed within the annular groove.5. The precision-locating dowel pin according to claim 1 , further comprising:a bore in the head for receiving a driving tool.6. A precision-locating radial locator for use with a fixed object claim 1 , the precision-locating radial locator comprising:a threaded portion configured for adjustable attachment to the fixed object;a first shaft integrally formed at the top of the threaded portion;a second shaft integrally formed at the top of the first shaft; anda top plate integrally formed at the top of the second shaft, the top plate having a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the second shaft;wherein the first shaft is selectively machined and treated to provide a radially exterior precision- ...

DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR PREVENTING MISALIGNMENT IN VEHICLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

A vehicle brake assembly includes an actuation lever coupled to a brake pedal. The brake assembly also includes a push rod of a brake booster. The push rod has a clevis on an end portion thereof. The clevis comprises two prongs. The brake assembly further includes an alignment device seated on each respective prong of the clevis. The alignment devices are configured to collectively guide and position the clevis into alignment with the actuation lever during construction of the brake assembly. 1an actuation lever coupled to a brake pedal;a push rod of a brake booster, the push rod having a clevis on an end portion thereof, the clevis comprising two prongs; andan alignment device seated on each respective prong of the clevis,wherein the alignment devices are configured to collectively guide and position the clevis into alignment with the actuation lever during construction of the brake assembly.. A vehicle brake assembly, comprising: This application is a Divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/455,825, filed Mar. 10, 2017, which is a Divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/317,792, filed Jun. 27, 2014, which claims priority to German Application No. 102013212558.5, filed on Jun. 28, 2013, the entire contents each of which is incorporated by reference herein.The present disclosure relates generally to devices and systems for preventing misalignment in vehicle brake assemblies. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to alignment devices, and assemblies and methods incorporating such devices, which prevent misalignment between an actuation lever, such as, for example, a pedal arm and a brake booster during construction of a vehicle's brake assembly.Motor vehicles may include various braking systems that enable the driver of the vehicle to stop the vehicle by applying pressure to a brake pedal. The brake pedal, for example, is generally connected to the braking system via a pedal arm that transmits the force applied by the driver ...

Shafted Projectiles Having a Head

Mechanically attachable fletching (shown as double fletching 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 ) is disclosed herein for a projectile 100, 102, 104, 112, 118, 120, 126, having a shaft 200, 300 having an exterior surface. The mechanically attachable fletching includes at least one fin 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, a connection section 231, 233, 235, 237, 239 bordering the at least one fin, and at least one mechanical fastener 240, 241, 244, 244′ 250, 254, 254′, 262, 266, 272, 276, 280, 282, 290, 294 for attaching the fletching to the exterior surface of the shaft via the connection section. Also disclosed herein are methods for mechanically attaching fletching to the shaft of the projectile. Also disclosed herein are illuminated projectiles 102, 108, 110, 112, 116, 120, 122, 124, 126.

Methods of manufacturing a pair of jaw members of an end-effector assembly for a surgical instrument

A method of manufacturing a matched pair of opposing jaw members of an end-effector assembly includes assembling a first jaw member having a knife channel, assembling a second jaw member having a knife channel, setting a jaw gap and aligning a first sealing plate of the first jaw member and a second sealing plate of the second jaw member in relation to one another by bringing the first jaw member and the second jaw member into clamped engagement with an alignment spacer. The alignment spacer is configured to engage the knife channel of the first jaw member and the knife channel of the second jaw member. The method also includes coupling the first jaw member to the second jaw member.

Assembling apparatus and assembling method

An assembling apparatus configured to mount a first part on a second part having an engaged part extending in a first direction includes a holding part configured to hold the first part, an engaging part extending in the first direction and being configured to engage with the engaged part, a support part configured to support the holding part and the engaging part, a first mechanism configured to displace the support part in the first direction, and a second mechanism configured to allow a displacement of the support part in a plane intersecting with the first direction.

Display fixture having a display hook

A display fixture includes a cross support mounted to a display structure. The cross support includes a cross bar having a plurality of holes extending through at least a top of the cross bar. The holes are spaced apart from each other across a length of the cross bar. The display fixture also includes at least one display hook having three downwardly depending mounting members. The at least display hook is mounted to the cross bar by engaging two of the three downward depending mounting members with two holes in the cross bar.

System and method for mounting photovoltaic panels

A system for securing photovoltaic panel modules to a support structure includes a first elongate member securable to the support structure. The first elongate member includes a plurality of first mounting sites positionally fixed thereon. A second elongate member is securable to the support structure. The second elongate member includes a plurality of second mounting sites positionally fixed thereon. The second elongate member is spaced from the first elongate member and aligned therewith in a generally parallel orientation. The position of the first and second elongate members is adjustable to align the first and second fixed mounting sites in a predetermined configuration. When the first and second elongate members are aligned in the predetermined configuration, the plurality of first mounting sites and second mounting sites are brought into alignment with each other to permit mounting of a plurality of panel modules to the first and second elongate members.

Method and apparatus for performing a search and feel assembly function

A system and method for implementing a search and feel function on a robot for installing parts on a workpiece. An air switch feature is provided on a gripper of the robot to determine the presence and proper placement of a part in a desired receptor location on the workpiece. The air switch feature is used to detect whether or not a particular part, such as a bolt or other part being inserted by the robot, has been properly gripped by the gripper, and whether the part has been properly placed in the desired position.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING ALARM SYSTEMS AND DOOR LOCKS

A method and apparatus for marking positions for burglar alarm sensor elements on a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a marking apparatus the marking apparatus including an arm arm, a positioning member with a longitudinal centerline attached to the arm, and punch point attached to the positioning member, the punch point being aligned with the longitudinal centerline of the positioning member; at least partially opening the door; placing the positioning member in a hole in the header and closing the door; while the door is closed causing the positioning member to make a mark on the top of the door; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the hole in the header; and causing an opening to be made in the door at the location of the mark. 1. A method of installing a latch or door plate on a door frame attached to a door , comprising the steps of:(a) providing a positioning member, the positioning member having a centerline and a marking point, the marking point being aligned with the centerline of the positioning member;(b) partially opening the door;(c) placing the positioning member in an opening in the door;(d) while the positioning member is in the opening, closing the door in the door frame;(e) while the door is closed in the door frame, applying force on the positioning member to cause the marking point of the positioning member to make a positioning mark on the frame;(f) after step “e”, opening the door and removing the positioning member from the opening in the door; and(g) after step “e”, using the mark made in step “e” as a basis for installing the latch or door plate on the frame.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein before step “e” a marking material is placed on the door frame to assist in seeing claim 1 , and during step “e” the positioning mark is made on the marking material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein after step “e” the marking material is removed from the door frame. ...

Wavelength beam combining laser systems with micro-optics

In various embodiments, wavelength beam combining systems feature multiple beam emitters each emitting an individual beam, as well as multiple micro-optics arrangements each disposed optically downstream from a beam emitter to intercept the beam emitted thereby and direct the beam toward a dispersive element for combination into a multi-wavelength output beam.

WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING LASER SYSTEMS UTILIZING LENS ROLL FOR CHIEF RAY FOCUSING

In various embodiments, a wavelength beam combining laser system includes a fast-axis collimation lens that is rotated with respect to a plurality of emitters in order to converge the emitted beams onto a dispersive element and/or reduce the size of the multi-wavelength output beam of the system. 118.-. (canceled)19. A method of laser emission , the method comprising:emitting individual beams from each of a plurality of beam emitters, each beam having a fast-diverging axis and a slow-diverging axis;rotating the beams and directing the rotated beams toward a dispersive element;causing the rotated beams to at least partially overlap at the dispersive element at least in part by rotation of a fast-axis collimation (FAC) lens relative to the plurality of beam emitters;dispersing the rotated beams with the dispersive element; andreceiving the dispersed beams, reflecting a first portion thereof back toward the dispersive element, and transmitting a second portion thereof as a multi-wavelength output beam.20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising collimating the beams along their fast-diverging axes.21. The method of claim 19 , wherein rotating the beams comprises flipping the fast-diverging axis and the slow-diverging axis of each beam.22. The method of claim 19 , wherein the beams are rotated by an optical element claim 19 , the FAC lens being a portion of the optical element.23. The method of claim 19 , wherein the beams are rotated by a beam rotator separate and discrete from the FAC lens.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the beam rotator itself is rotated with respect to the plurality of beam emitters claim 23 , the beam rotator and the FAC lens each being rotated with respect to the plurality of beam emitters by approximately the same angle.25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the beam rotator itself is rotated with respect to the plurality of beam emitters claim 23 , the beam rotator and the FAC lens each being rotated with respect to the plurality of beam ...

SPIN-ON FILTER WITH EXTERNAL THREADS AND METHODS

A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above. 1. A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head , the filter arrangement comprising a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume , an open mouth providing access to the interior volume , and an end opposite of the open mouth; the surrounding wall having an exterior and an interior; a filter media construction operably held within the interior volume; the filter arrangement characterized by:(a) the housing surrounding wall has a plurality of tabs extending radially outwardly from the open mouth; (i) the exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged ...

Spin-on filter with external threads and methods

A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above.

WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING LASER SYSTEMS WITH MICRO-OPTICS

In various embodiments, wavelength beam combining systems feature multiple beam emitters each emitting an individual beam, as well as multiple micro-optics arrangements each disposed optically downstream from a beam emitter to intercept the beam emitted thereby and direct the beam toward a dispersive element for combination into a multi-wavelength output beam. 123.-. (canceled)24. A multi-wavelength beam combining laser system for combining a plurality of beams along a beam combining dimension into a multi-wavelength beam comprising optical radiation having a plurality of wavelengths , the laser system comprising:a plurality of beam emitters each emitting a beam, each beam including a chief ray;a combining optical element arranged to receive the plurality of beams, and cause the chief ray of each beam to converge along the beam combining dimension, wherein the combining optical element has a focal length;a dispersive element, positioned along the beam combining dimension, to (i) receive the plurality of chief rays transmitted by the combining optical element, (ii) disperse the chief rays along the beam combining dimension, and (iii) transmit the dispersed chief rays; anda partially reflective output coupler arranged to receive the dispersed chief rays transmitted by the dispersive element, to reflect a portion of the dispersed chief rays toward the dispersive element, and to transmit the multi-wavelength beam,wherein (i) the combining optical element is disposed at a first optical distance, traversed by the beams, away from the plurality of beam emitters, (ii) the combining optical element is disposed at a second optical distance, traversed by the beams, away from the dispersive element, and (iii) one of the first or second optical distances is less than the focal length.25. The system of claim 24 , wherein the dispersed chief rays constitute a plurality of beams transmitted by the dispersive element.26. The system of claim 24 , further comprising a beam path ...