Biological sample-processing apparatus having a door with space for receiving reagent tanks

A biological sample-processing apparatus has a sample-processing chamber, which has a door with space for receiving reagent tanks. The reagent supply tanks have conduits in fluid communication with reagent buffer tanks in the sample-processing chamber. The door has a pivot with a hollow interior. At least one conduit connects the reagent supply tanks to the reagent buffer tanks through the hollow interior of the pivot. The present invention provides a modification of the door of a biological sample-processing apparatus so that the door is equipped with reagent supply tanks that contain reagents for processing biological samples and that facilitate the operation of the processing and increase convenience, and further, enable more of the apparatuses to be allocated in the same space.

Two-Piece Frame Assembly for Window of Enclosure

Frames for mounting windows within the walls of enclosures for isolating or sealing substances such as radioactive or other hazardous substances from the surrounding environment. In a first embodiment of the present invention, a window assembly includes a two-piece frame that is welded into the wall of an enclosure. In a second embodiment of the present invention, a window assembly includes a three-piece frame that is clamped to the wall of an enclosure. The frame assemblies may also be used to mount structures other than windows to enclosure walls, such as ducts or pipes intended for passing power, gas, vacuum, or other utilities into the interior of an enclosure.

Hierarchical Sample Storage System

In one embodiment, a cold storage system for biological samples has one or more freezers, each freezer having one or racks, each rack receiving one or more boxes, each box receiving one or more sample containers. In addition to the biological sample, each sample container has a unique passive RFID tag. Control electronics in each box energize reader coils to query individual RFID tags. Control electronics in each rack communicate with and provide power to the control electronics of each corresponding box, and control electronics in each freezer communicate with and provide power to the control electronics of each corresponding rack, and a host computer communicates with the control electronics in each freezer. In each instance, communication and power provisioning is implemented using magnetic inductive coupling. The system is able to determine the identity of each sample container in the system and maintain that information in a database. 1. A system for storing samples , the system comprising at least one first cabinet , and at least one first box , wherein:the first cabinet comprises first cabinet control electronics and is configured to receive the first box;the first box comprises first box control electronics and is configured to receive the one or more sample containers, each sample container comprising container electronics and configured to store a sample;the first box control electronics is configured to communicate with the container electronics of each sample container received by the first box;the container electronics of each sample container is configured to communicate sample-identification information for the sample stored in the sample container to the first box control electronics;the first box control electronics is configured to communicate the sample identification information towards the first cabinet control electronics; andthe first cabinet control electronics is configured to communicate the sample-identification information to a host ...

SAFETY DEVICE FOR GLOVE PORTS

A safety device for a glove port includes a hatch that is rotatably fixable by a hinge arrangement to an outer frame of the glove port so as to rotate between a closing position and an opening position for preventing or allowing access to the glove port, respectively. The device further includes a sensor associated associable with the glove port and arranged for engaging and/or detecting an abutment portion of the hatch in the closing condition and generating an alarm signal when the abutment portion does not engage the sensor, in particular when the hatch is not in the closing position. 112-. (canceled)13. A safety device for a glove port , comprising a hatch rotatably fixable by a hinge arrangement to an outer frame of a glove port so as to rotate about an axis between a closing position and an opening position for preventing or allowing access to said glove port respectively; a sensor adjacent to said glove port and arranged for engaging and detecting an abutment portion of said hatch in said closing position and generating an alarm signal when said abutment portion does not engage said sensor , in particular when said hatch is not in said closing position.14. A safety device according to claim 13 , wherein said hatch is axially movable along said axis between said closing position and a raised intermediate position in which said abutment portion does not engage said sensor.15. A safety device according to claim 13 , wherein said hinge arrangement includes a pivot assembly fixed to said outer frame and provided with a pivot arranged for engaging with a fork element of said hatch for slidingly and rotatably supporting the latter along and about said axis.16. A safety device according to claim 15 , wherein said hatch includes a roller which is mounted free to rotate and is arranged for engaging with a cam arrangement made on said pivot assembly claim 15 , said roller and said cam arrangement being configured for blocking said hatch in said closing position and ...

DAMAGE TOLERANT COOLING OF HIGH TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL SYSTEM COMPONENT INCLUDING A COATING

An article may include a substrate, a plurality of cooling holes in the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of cooling holes defines substantially the same diameter measured parallel to an outer surface of the substrate, and a coating on the surface of the substrate. In accordance with these examples, the coating covers and substantially blocks a first set of cooling holes from the plurality of cooling holes and leaves a second set of cooling holes from the plurality of cooling holes substantially uncovered. In some examples, an article including a substrate, a plurality of cooling holes in the substrate, and a coating on the substrate. In accordance with these examples, the coating covers and partially occludes each cooling hole of the plurality of cooling holes, and the coating does not extend into any of the plurality of cooling holes. 1. An article comprising:a substrate;a plurality of cooling holes in the substrate, wherein each of the plurality of cooling holes defines substantially the same diameter measured parallel to an outer surface of the substrate; anda coating on the surface of the substrate, wherein the coating covers and substantially blocks a first set of cooling holes from the plurality of cooling holes and leaves a second set of cooling holes from the plurality of cooling holes substantially uncovered.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein cooling holes from the first set of cooling holes are interleaved between cooling holes from the second set of cooling holes.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the first set of cooling holes comprises at least twice as many cooling holes as the second set of cooling holes comprises.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a superalloy claim 1 , and wherein the coating comprises a thermal barrier coating.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic claim 1 , a ceramic matrix composite claim 1 , or a silicon-containing alloy claim 1 , and wherein the coating comprises ...

SELF-COOLED ORIFICE STRUCTURE

A self-cooled orifice structure that may be for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, and may further be a dilution hole structure, includes a hot side panel, a cold side panel spaced from the hot side panel, and a continuous inner wall extending between the hot and cold side panels and defining an orifice having a centerline and communicating axially through the hot and cold side panels. A plurality of end walls of the structure are in a cooling cavity that is defined in-part by the hot and cold side panels and the inner wall. Each end wall extends between and are engaged to the hot and cold side panels and are circumferentially spaced from the next adjacent end wall. A plurality of inlet apertures extend through the cold side panel and are in fluid communication with the cavity, and each one of the plurality of inlet apertures are proximate to a first side of a respective one of the plurality of end walls. A plurality of outlet apertures extend through the hot side panel and are in fluid communication with the cavity, and each one of the plurality of outlet apertures are associated with an opposite second side of a respective one of the plurality of end walls. 1. A self-cooled orifice structure comprising:a hot side panel;a cold side panel spaced from the hot side panel;a continuous inner wall extending between the hot and cold side panels and defining an orifice having a centerline and communicating axially through the hot and cold side panels; anda plurality of end walls in a cooling cavity that is defined in-part by the hot and cold side panels and the inner wall, wherein each end wall of the plurality of end walls extend between and are engaged to the hot and cold side panels and are circumferentially spaced from the next adjacent end wall, and wherein a plurality of inlet apertures extend through the cold side panel and are in fluid communication with the cavity with each one of the plurality of inlet apertures being proximate to a first side of a respective ...

GLOVE OR BAG WINDER DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH A CLOSED CHAMBER GLOVE BOX

A winder includes an attachment to an external portion of a glove port fitted on a closed vacuum chamber, to roll a glove or a bag carried by the glove port outside the chamber. 1. A winder comprising:a roller with an attachment to an external portion of a glove port fitted on a closed vacuum chamber or a panel, wherein said glove port is fitted, to roll a glove or a bag carried by said glove port outside said chamber.2. The winder according to claim 1 , comprising a roller carried by a spindle and wherein the attachment means are formed by two attachment cleats by tightening of the external portion of the glove port claim 1 , one end of the spindle passing through each cleat pressed in contact with one end of the roller by a nut screwed to an end of the spindle.3. The winder according to claim 2 , wherein one of the cleats is rigidly fixed to one end of the spindle.4. The winder according to claim 2 , wherein one of the nuts is a butterfly nut.5. The winder according to claim 2 , wherein the roller comprises a blocking slit into which one end of a glove or bag fits before winding.6. The winder according to claim 2 , comprising an arm that folds down along the roller to clamp one end of a glove or a bag in contact with said roller so that it is blocked in place before winding.7. The winder according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment means are provided with roller reception devices by click fitting.8. The winder according to claim 7 , wherein the attachment means are arranged to be permanently fixed to the glove port or to a panel on which said glove port is fixed.9. A glove port that will be fitted on a glove box panel delimiting a closed chamber claim 1 , to be fitted with a glove for the manipulation of elements in the chamber or a bag to extract elements from said chamber claim 1 , said glove port being fitted with a winder according to . The invention relates to glove ports fitted on a glove box type chamber used particularly for the manipulation of ...

TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE SEAL OF A GLOVE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE PORT OF AN INSULATOR

A test system and a corresponding method for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a port of an isolator, including a test disc which can be connected in a hermetically sealed fashion to the port. The glove and test disc define a sealed glove volume which can be placed under excess pressure. The test disc has a pressure-measuring device with a microprocessor and a memory for recording and storing a pressure profile in the glove volume and a data interface. The glove and port have identification elements which are read by a reading device of the test disc and information concerning the pressure profile along with the identities of the glove and port are transmitted wirelessly to an evaluation unit which estimates and records a residual period of use of the glove. A plurality of gloves in ports can be tested simultaneously. 116-. (canceled)17. A test disc for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a particular port of an isolator , the glove having an open end sized to be sealed between the test disc and port so as to define an internal glove volume which can be placed under excess pressure , comprising:a test disc having a peripheral seal for sealing the open end of the glove against the port in a hermetically sealed fashion, the test disc having a pressure-measuring device, a microprocessor, a memory and a data interface for transmission of information, the test disc further including a reading device configured to determine an identity of the particular isolator port, the microprocessor being programmed to store the identity of the particular isolator port in the memory, and wherein the microprocessor and memory are configured to record and store a glove volume pressure profile, the test disc further having a first micro-air pump and a second micro-air pump, both of which are arranged on the test disc.18. The test disc of claim 17 , wherein the peripheral seal is a radially-expanding sealing device and the first micro-air pump is connected to ...

LABORATORY FUME HOOD SYSTEM HAVING RECESSED HEAT EXCHANGER SYSTEM

A laboratory fume hood system for cooling at least one laboratory device located in an interior work area comprises a heat exchanger system having a heat exchanger in thermal communication with a primary fluid loop containing chilled fluid and a secondary fluid loop containing a cooling fluid which is in thermal communication the laboratory device. The primary fluid loop is located behind the fume hood wall and not in the interior work area. 1. A laboratory fume hood system for cooling at least one laboratory device comprising:a laboratory fume hood having an interior work area containing said at least one laboratory device, said fume hood also having a vertical fume hood wall;a heat exchanger system comprising a heat exchanger in thermal communication with a primary fluid loop and a secondary fluid loop, wherein the primary fluid loop comprises a chilled fluid, and said secondary fluid loop comprises a cooling fluid;wherein said secondary fluid loop has a pump for transmitting the cooling fluid through the secondary fluid loop to said at least one device and wherein said secondary fluid loop is in thermal communication said at least one laboratory device for cooling said at least one device;wherein said primary fluid loop is located behind said vertical fume hood wall and not in said interior work area; andwherein a portion of said secondary fluid loop is located within said interior work area.2. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said pump is located behind said vertical fume hood wall and not in said interior work area.3. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said pump is mounted to a rear surface of said vertical fume hood wall facing away from the interior work area.4. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said pump is mounted to a rear surface of a mounting panel secured to the vertical fume hood wall.5. The laboratory fume hood system of wherein said primary fluid loop comprises a chilled fluid inlet to said heat exchanger and a chilled ...

SAFETY CABINET

Provided is a safety cabinet that prevents oversights in airtightness tests and HEPA filter penetration ratio tests even if a pathogen or the like leaks from a workspace wall surface in the interior of the safety cabinet. The safety cabinet includes: a work surface at the bottom of a workspace; a front panel at the front of the workspace; a work opening section below the front panel; and a first air purification means that filters exhaust air that is air discharged from within the workspace. The safety cabinet is characterized in that the non-workspace sides of a side wall surface and a back wall surface of the workspace are formed by an outer wall of a device with prescribed airtightness performance. 1. A safety cabinet which has a work surface on a bottom of a workspace , a front panel at a front of the workspace , and a work opening section below the front panel , and has a first air purification means configured to filter exhaust air for exhausting air in the workspace ,wherein non-workspace sides of a side wall surface and a back wall surface of the workspace are formed by an outer wall of a device with prescribed airtightness performance.2. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the air purified by a second air purification means is supplied from an upper surface of the workspace.3. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the first air purification means is disposed below the workspace claim 1 , andthe safety cabinet includes an exhaust flow path having an air inlet on a downstream side of the first air purification means and an outlet outside the device.4. The safety cabinet according to claim 3 , wherein a blowing unit is connectable to the outlet side of the exhaust flow path.5. The safety cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the first air purification means is disposed below the workspace claim 1 , andthe safety cabinet includes:an exhaust flow path having an air inlet on the downstream side of the first air purification means; anda ...

Door Assembly for Use with a Furnace

A door assembly for use with a furnace having a furnace wall and a door opening through the furnace wall. The door assembly includes a ceramic body with at least one aperture therethrough and a metal door facing secured to the ceramic body, the metal door facing having an aperture in register with the bore in the body. At least one of a peep hole assembly or a probe assembly is connected to the door assembly such that the interior of the furnace can be viewed through the peep hole assembly or the probe can be exposed to internal conditions in the furnace. 1. A door assembly for use with a furnace having a furnace wall and a door opening through said furnace wall comprising:a ceramic body having a front surface, a back surface, and a peripheral surface formed between said front and back surfaces, and said body being adapted to at least partially extend into said door opening in said furnace wall, said ceramic body having at least one bore extending through said front and back surfaces;a metal door facing secured to said ceramic body, said door facing overlying at least a portion of said front surface of said ceramic body and having at least one aperture in register with said bore, and; at least one of:(1) a peep hole assembly connected to said door assembly and having a sight glass overlying said aperture in said door facing whereby the inside of said furnace can, be observed through said lens, said aperture and said at least one bore in said door opening or.(2) a probe assembly connected to said door assembly and having a sensor exposed to the inside of said furnace.2. The door assembly of wherein said body has a second bore extending through said front and back surfaces.3. The door assembly of wherein said sight glass overlies said at least one bore and said probe assembly that has at least a portion in register with said second bore.4. The door assembly of wherein there is a probe assembly mount secured to said door assembly claim 3 , said probe assembly mount ...

Working chamber

A working chamber includes: a body case including a work space; a supply device configured to supply gas in a body case; a work plate having an opening formed therein, the work plate configuring a bottom surface of the work space; and an observation device capable of being lifted and lowered, and the observation device includes a receiving portion having a width greater than a gap between the work plate and the observation device in an in-use state, and the receiving portion is configured to close the gap between the observation device and the work plate in the in-use state.

COMBUSTOR PANEL

A heat shield panel arrangement for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the heat shield panel arrangement includes a first panel having a first rail, the first rail having a first distal tip and a first angled outer wall, the first distal tip having a first distal tip length; and a second panel having a second rail, the second rail having a second distal tip and a second angled outer wall, the second distal tip having a second distal tip length. The first distal tip length is less than the second distal tip length and the first angled outer wall is substantially parallel to the second angled outer wall with a gap formed therebetween. 1. A heat shield panel arrangement for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine , comprising:a first panel having a first rail, the first rail having a first distal tip and a first angled outer wall, the first distal tip having a first distal tip length; and 'wherein the first distal tip length is less than the second distal tip length and wherein the first angled outer wall is substantially parallel to the second angled outer wall with a gap formed therebetween.', 'a second panel having a second rail, the second rail having a second distal tip and a second angled outer wall, the second distal tip having a second distal tip length;'}2. The heat shield panel arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are disposed in an axial direction along the combustor and wherein the gap extends in a circumferential direction about the combustor.3. The heat shield panel arrangement of claim 2 , wherein the first panel is disposed at a first angle with respect to a longitudinal axis and the second panel is disposed at a second angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.4. The heat shield panel arrangement of claim 3 , wherein a relative disposition between the first panel and the second panel defines an angular difference equal to the difference between the first angle and the ...

OPERATION BOX AND METHOD FOR REPLACING GLOVES THEREOF

A method for replacing an operation box and gloves for the same is provided, the operation box comprises a housing, a glove, a first sealing member, a second sealing member and a cover plate; the housing comprises a chamber, at least one operation window disposed on a side wall of the housing; the first sealing member is configured to seal the glove outlet edge portion and the side wall; the second sealing member is disposed on an inner surface of the side wall of the housing; the cover plate is disposed inside the chamber, the cover plate and the second sealing member are configured to jointly seal the operation window. 1. An operation box , comprising:a housing comprising a chamber, and at least one operation window disposed on a side wall of the housing;at least one glove which comprising a glove body and a glove outlet edge portion;at least one first sealing member disposed on the operation window and located on an outer surface of the side wall of the housing, the glove outlet edge portion of the glove being disposed between the first sealing member and the side wall, the first sealing member being configured to seal the glove outlet edge portion and the side wall;at least one second sealing member disposed on the operation window and located on an inner surface of the side wall of the housing; andat least one cover plate disposed in the chamber, the cover plate and the second sealing member being configured to jointly seal the operation window;the first sealing member having a first through hole which is located on the first sealing member at a position corresponding to the operation window;the second sealing member having a second through hole which is located on the second sealing member at a position corresponding to the operation window;the cover plate being configured to cover the second through hole;the operation box further comprising:a fixing member for fixing the first sealing member on the outer surface of the side wall and for unfixing the first ...

GAS TURBINE ENGINES WITH PLUG RESISTANT EFFUSION COOLING HOLES

A combustor for a turbine engine is provided. A first liner has a first surface and a second surface. A second liner forms a combustion chamber with the second side of the first liner, and the combustion chamber configured to receive an air-fuel mixture for combustion therein. The first liner defines a plurality of effusion cooling holes configured to form a film of cooling air on the second surface of the first liner. The plurality of effusion cooling holes includes a first effusion cooling hole extending from the first surface to the second surface and including an inlet portion extending from the first surface, a metering portion fluidly coupled to the inlet portion, and an outlet portion fluidly coupled to the metering portion and extending to the second surface. The inlet portion is larger than the metering portion. 1. A combustor for a turbine engine , comprising:a first liner having a first surface and a second surface; and 'the first liner defining a plurality of effusion cooling holes configured to form a film of cooling air on the second surface of the first liner, the plurality of effusion cooling holes including a first effusion cooling hole extending from the first surface to the second surface and including an inlet portion extending from the first surface, a metering portion fluidly coupled to the inlet portion, and an outlet portion fluidly coupled to the metering portion and extending to the second surface, the inlet portion being larger than the metering portion.', 'a second liner forming a combustion chamber with the second side of the first liner, the combustion chamber configured to receive an air-fuel mixture for combustion therein;'}2. The combustor of claim 1 , wherein the inlet portion has a first section that forms a curved edge from the first surface to the inlet portion.3. The combustor of claim 2 , wherein the first section of the inlet portion is on an acute side of the inlet portion relative to the first surface.4. The combustor of ...

CARD WASTE STORAGE MECHANISM

A multiple layer test card includes a waste channel to receive biological waste from an area of the test card utilized for testing biological samples. Multiple compartments in a waste layer of the card are separated from each other by a rib in the waste layer. A first compartment is positioned to receive biological waste from the waste channel. A pass is coupled between each adjacent set of compartments to pass biological waste and air between compartments. A vent in a last compartment provides an air exit from the card. 1. A multiple layer test card comprising:a waste channel to receive biological waste from an area of the test card utilized for testing biological samples;multiple compartments in a waste layer of the card, each compartment being separated by a rib in the waste layer, and a first compartment receiving biological waste from the waste channel;a pass between each adjacent set of compartments to pass biological waste and air between compartments; anda vent in a last compartment to provide an air exit from the card.2. The card of and further comprising an air permeable claim 1 , liquid impermeable membrane positioned to prevent liquid from exiting the card.3. The card of wherein the passes are on a layer adjacent the waste layer that is adapted to cap other layers of the card.4. The card of wherein a pass between adjacent compartments exits an upstream compartment at a bottom of the compartment and enters a downstream compartment at a bottom of the compartment with respect to gravity when the card is properly oriented in a test instrument.5. The card of wherein air passes out of a compartment via a pass to a downstream compartment as the compartment is filled with biological waste.6. The card of wherein the waste layer thickness and compartment sizes are dimensioned to contain all the biological waste on a card from testing.7. The card of wherein the ribs are adapted to fluidically separate adjacent compartments and to provide structural support within ...

OVEN DOOR ASSEMBLY

A door assembly for an oven comprises an inner frame, a first glass panel and a first pair of brackets coupled with the inner frame and compressively retaining the first glass panel against the inner frame. 1. A door assembly for an oven comprising:an inner frame having a flange defining an opening;a first glass panel having a first pair of opposing sides and a second pair of opposing sides; anda first pair of brackets coupled with the inner frame and compressively retaining the first pair of opposing sides of the first glass panel against the flange while the second pair of opposing sides is not compressively retained by the first pair of brackets.2. The door assembly of wherein each of the first pair of brackets comprises a bracket flange that compressively contacts the first glass panel.3. The door assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a second glass panel coupled with the first pair of brackets.4. The door assembly of wherein each of the first pair of brackets comprises a bracket arm claim 3 , substantially orthogonal to the bracket flange claim 3 , and wherein the first glass panel claim 3 , second glass panel and bracket arm at least partially define a vented air gap.5. The door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second glass panel coupled with the first pair of brackets.6. The door assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a second pair of brackets coupled with the first pair of brackets and wherein the second glass panel is retained between the first pair of brackets and the second pair of brackets.7. The door assembly of wherein a vented air gap is formed between the first glass panel and the second glass panel.8. The door assembly of claim 5 , further comprising an outer frame adjacent the second glass panel.9. The door assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a handle assembly coupled with the pair of brackets claim 5 , wherein the handle assembly comprises a channel for receiving the second glass panel and retaining the second glass panel ...

Flow Control Wall Assembly for Heat Engine

A heat engine including a wall assembly is generally provided. The wall assembly includes a plurality of radial walls coupled together via a connecting member. The radial wall defines a flow opening therethrough. A flow cavity is defined between the plurality of radial walls and the connecting member. 1. A heat engine defining a hot flow path and a cold flow path , the heat engine comprising:a wall assembly comprising a plurality of radial walls coupled together via a connecting member, wherein the radial wall defines a flow opening therethrough, and wherein a flow cavity is defined between the plurality of radial walls and the connecting member.2. The heat engine of claim 1 , wherein the wall assembly further comprises:a mount wall extended substantially co-directional to the connecting member, wherein the mount wall is coupled to an outer wall of the heat engine.3. The heat engine of claim 1 , wherein the radial wall defines a thickness claim 1 , and wherein the flow cavity defines a cross sectional area claim 1 , and wherein a ratio of the thickness to the cross sectional area is between 0.1:1 and 10:1.4. The heat engine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of radial walls comprises two or more radial walls claim 1 , and wherein the two or more radial walls comprises a hot side radial wall adjacent to a hot flow path and one or more cold side radial walls adjacent to a cold flow path defining a fluid temperature less than the hot flow path.5. The heat engine of claim 4 , wherein a gap is defined between the hot side radial wall and one or more of an inner wall or an outer wall surrounding the hot side radial wall.6. The heat engine of claim 1 , wherein the connecting member of the wall assembly is defined between 70 degrees and between 110 degrees relative to the radial wall.7. The heat engine of claim 1 , wherein the connecting member defines the flow opening.8. A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine claim 1 , the combustor assembly comprising:a liner ...

BENCHTOP LABORATORY APPARATUS AUTOMATION SYSTEM

The Benchtop Laboratory Apparatus Automation System, hereafter referred to as BLAAS, is designed for automation of common laboratory benchtop devices such as pipette tip boxes, waste containers, sample tubes and trays, and reagent or solvent containers. The BLAAS consists of a microprocessor, sensor and physical actuator attached to the benchtop device. A user's hand approaching the device will be detected and the system will respond by opening the device, allowing hands-free access to the contents. After a short delay, the top closes again after the hand clears the device. A light will illuminate to indicate when the device is actively opening, and parameters like the speed of the movement, the stop positions of the servo and the time the device remains open can be adjusted. 1. A benchtop laboratory apparatus automated system comprising:a benchtop laboratory apparatus with a cover, wherein the laboratory apparatus is connected to an automated system;a power input into the automated system;a programmable control board, wherein the programmable control board controls the automated system;a sensor, wherein the sensor detects an operator's hand present near the apparatus;a physical actuator, wherein the physical actuator shifts between a first position and second position;a mechanical linkage, wherein the mechanical linkage links the shift in the physical actuator from the first position to the second position to the cover of the laboratory apparatus, andfurther wherein in the first position the cover of the laboratory apparatus is closed and in the second position the cover of the laboratory apparatus is open; andan electronic network, wherein the electronic network communicates between the sensor and the programmable control board and the physical actuator whenever the operator's hand is present near the apparatus,and wherein when the programmable control board receives a communication from the sensor that the operator's hand is present near the apparatus then the ...

GLOVE PORT SAFETY MECHANISM

A safety device for a glove port includes a hatch that is rotatably fixable by a hinge to an outer frame of a glove port so as to rotate between a closing position and an opening position for preventing or allowing access to the glove port, respectively. The device further includes a sensor associated with the glove port and arranged for engaging and/or detecting an abutment portion of said the hatch in the closing condition and generating an alarm signal when the abutment portion does not engage the sensor means, in particular when the hatch is not in the closing position. 112-. (canceled)13. A safety device for a glove port mounted in a frame , comprising(a) a hatch providing access to the glove port and including a hatch portion extending beyond the frame;(b) a hinge connecting said hatch with said frame and providing linear displacement of said hatch along an axis X between a closed position where said hatch is adjacent to the frame for preventing access to the glove port and an intermediate position where said hatch is linearly displaced relative to the frame, said hinge further providing rotation of said hatch about said axis between said intermediate position and an open position where said hatch is away from the frame to allow access to the glove port;(c) a sensor connected with the frame and mounted adjacent the glove port and engaging said hatch portion when said hatch is in the closed position, said hatch portion being disengaged from said sensor when said hatch is in said intermediate position and when said hatch is rotated to said open position, said sensor generating an alarm signal when said hatch portion is disengaged from said sensor.14. A safety device according to claim 13 , wherein said hinge includes a pivot assembly fixed to said frame and includes a pivot arranged for engaging with a fork element of said hatch for slidingly and rotatably supporting said hatch along and about said axis claim 13 , respectively.15. A safety device according to ...

PORT STRUCTURE OF CONTAINMENT APPARATUS, KIT FOR CREATING PORT OF CONTAINMENT APPARATUS, AND CONTAINMENT APPARATUS

A port structure of a containment apparatus is capable of providing a highly reliable port by means of a structure with which a port can be formed in any size at any position and high airtightness thereof can be maintained. The port structure has: a port formation hole that is formed in a transparent synthetic resin sheet defining at least a part of a chamber; an inner ring member disposed on the inner surface side of the port formation hole; an outer ring member disposed on the outer surface side of the port formation hole; and a fastening member that joins the inner ring member and the outer ring member to each other while having a rim portion of the port formation hole held therebetween. 1. A port structure of a containment apparatus , comprising:a port formation hole that is formed in a transparent synthetic resin sheet defining at least a part of a chamber;an inner ring member disposed on an inner surface side of the port formation hole;an outer ring member disposed on an outer surface side of the port formation hole; anda fastening member that joins the inner ring member and the outer ring member to each other while having a rim portion of the port formation hole held therebetween.2. The port structure of a containment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a ring-shaped seal member is provided in each of holding surfaces of the inner ring member and the outer ring member.3. The port structure of a containment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an insertion hole for inserting a screw configuring the fastening member is formed in the outer ring member claim 1 , and the inner ring member is provided with a female screw into which the screw is threaded.4. The port structure of a containment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the insertion hole for the fastening member is formed in the rim portion of the port formation hole of the transparent synthetic resin sheet.5. The port structure of a containment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a ...

Methods And Systems For Providing Protection Against Harmful Material

A glove box for handling harmful material is formed to be lightweight and modular in design, allowing for use in the field and various remote locations where a full laboratory is not available. The tank portion of the glove box is formed of a rigid, lightweight plastic and includes a number of standard-sized passageways for connecting other components (intake filter, exhaust filter, input/output containers, gasketed gloves, etc), allowing for modularity in its configuration. The top portion of the glove box may include a transparent window for viewing the material within the glove box. Filter components utilize HEPA filter elements and a separate, portable power supply is used to control a vacuum fan included in an exhaust filter. The power supply can also be used to perform diagnostic tests on the glove and may include a battery back-up. 120.-. (canceled)21. A one person , hand carriable , and air tight Class-3 glove box for handling harmful material , the glove box comprising:a top component;a tank component comprising a lightweight, rigid plastic and comprising an upper edge removably attached to the top component, a floor and an external vertical wall comprising a plurality of passageways for removable connection to other components, with unused passageways covered to maintain the airtight integrity of the Class 3 glove box and a gasketing material disposed between the upper edge of the tank component and the top component,said top component and tank component configured to maintain a negative pressure;at least one HEPA filter removably attached to one of the passageways for filtering air associated with the Class 3 glove box, and an exhaust HEPA filter removably attached to an exhaust opening; andan input/output component removably attached to one of the passageways for introducing the harmful material including, but not limited to, bacteriological agents, to, or extracting such harmful material from, the glove box,wherein the Class-3 glove box is one person, ...

IN-SITU GLOVEPORT GLOVE LEAK TESTER

The invention provides a system for detecting leaks in glovebox gloves, the system having a first seal within a glovebox aperture; a second seal contacting exterior surfaces of a glovebox, wherein the exterior surfaces define a periphery of the aperture; a first fluid supply for circumferentially expanding the first seal against center facing surfaces of the aperture to a first pressure; a second fluid supply for inflating the glove to a second pressure; and a pressure gauge for detecting a pressure decrease of the second pressure. Also provided is an in situ method for detecting leaks in glove box gloves, the method having the steps of applying a radially directed force to inside surfaces of cuffs of the gloves to hermetically seal the gloves from the exterior of the glovebox, thereby establishing a seal; inflating the gloves to a pressure; and monitoring the pressure for any decrease in pressure. 1. A system for detecting leaks in glovebox gloves , the system comprising:a) a first seal positioned within a glovebox aperture;b) a second seal contacting exterior surfaces of a glovebox, wherein the exterior surfaces define a periphery of the aperture;c) a first pressurized fluid supply for circumferentially expanding the first seal against center facing surfaces of the aperture to a first pressure;d) a second pressurized fluid supply for inflating the glove to a second pressure; ande) a pressure gauge for detecting a pressure decrease of the second pressure.2. The system as recited in wherein the first pressure ranges from about 20 psi to about 25 psi.3. The system as recited in wherein the second pressure ranges from about 5 inches water column to about 12 inches water column.4. The system as recited in wherein the fluid is a gas selected from the group consisting of air claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , argon claim 1 , helium and combinations thereof.5. The system as recited in wherein expansion of the first seal removably confines the second ...

DECONTAMINATING COLUMN FOR ON-LINE REPLACING ADSORPTION MATERIAL AND GLOVE BOX

This invention discloses a decontaminating column for on-line replacing adsorption material, and it includes: a tank having an inner tank being used for filling the adsorption material, and one end of the tank being set to be opened; at least one discharging part is being attached to the tank, and an open-close unit by which the adsorption material can be discharged and which is installed between the discharging part and the tank. There is a chamber in the discharging part, which is connected to a gas replacement unit. At the same time, this invention also discloses a glove box. Compared with the existing technology, this invention effectively solves the problems of low efficiency, high manufacturing cost and high maintenance cost generated by decontaminating column replacement mode in the existing technology; In addition, when the decontaminating column is used in the glove box, replacing the adsorption material can ensure that the water oxygen in the glove box is prevented from leaking out and/or the water oxygen outside of the glove box is prevented from penetrating into the box. 1. A decontaminating column for on-line replacing adsorption material including:a tank having an inner tank being used for filling the adsorption material and one end of said tank being set to be opened;at least one discharging part being attached to said tank, and an open-close unit by which the adsorption material can be discharged and which is installed between said discharging part and said tank;a chamber in said discharging part, which is connected to a gas replacement unit.2. The decontaminating column for on-line replacing adsorption material according to claim 1 , wherein each of the two ends of the tank is connected to one of two discharge parts.3. The decontaminating column for on-line replacing adsorption material according to claim 1 , wherein a protective cover is provided at the end of discharging part positioned at the outside.4. The decontaminating column for on-line ...

Gas Turbine Combustor

There is provided a gas turbine combustor capable of improving cooling performance of a combustion chamber thereof and reducing the amount of NOx emissions. 1. A gas turbine combustor comprising:a cylindrical combustion chamber that burns combustion air and fuel to thereby produce combustion gas;an outer casing disposed concentrically on an outside of the combustion chamber;an end cover disposed at an upstream side end portion of the outer casing;an annular passage formed by an outer peripheral surface of the combustion chamber and an inner peripheral surface of the outer casing, the annular passage allowing the combustion air to flow therethrough; anda passage formed inside a combustion chamber wall between the outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface of the combustion chamber, the passage having a U-shape turned sideways and having ends disposed on an upstream side in a transverse cross-sectional view, whereinthe passage includes a first passage that extends in parallel with an axial direction of the combustion chamber and has a supply hole on a first end side thereof, the supply hole communicating with an outside of the combustion chamber wall, and a second passage that has a second end side communicating with a second end side of the first passage and has a jet hole on a first end side thereof, the jet hole communicating with an inside of the combustion chamber wall, andpart of the combustion air that has flowed in through the supply hole flows through the first passage in a direction identical to a flow direction of the combustion gas and thereafter turns back in the second passage to thereby flow in a direction opposite to the flow direction of the combustion gas before jetting out into the inside of the combustion chamber through the jet hole.2. The gas turbine combustor according to claim 1 , wherein the first passage of the passages has a length longer than a length of the second passage.3. The gas turbine combustor according to claim 1 , ...

FUEL INJECTION ASSEMBLY FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE

Fuel injection assemblies for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel injector and heat exchanger in communication via a fuel line cavity to provide heated fuel for combustion. 1. A fuel injection assembly for a gas turbine engine comprisinga high pressure casing defining a high pressure area through which pressurized fluids are passed to a combustion chamber of the gas turbine engine,at least one fuel injector including a head mounted to the high pressure casing of the gas turbine engine, and a stem extending from the head into the high pressure area, and a nozzle connected with the stem to inject fuel into the combustion chamber,at least one fuel-cooled heat exchanger mounted to the high pressure casing and arranged in fluid communication to receive fuel from a fuel supply of the gas turbine engine, the at least one heat exchanger including a core adapted to pass fuel in thermal communication with a heat source to receive heat, anda fuel cavity defined by the high pressure casing, the fuel cavity arranged to receive heated fuel from the at least one heat exchanger and to communicate heated fuel with the head of the at least one fuel injector for injection into the combustion chamber.2. The fuel injection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fuel cavity is formed as a depression within a wall of the high pressure casing.3. The fuel injection assembly of claim 2 , wherein the high pressure casing includes a cap plate enclosing the fuel cavity.4. The fuel injection assembly of claim 3 , wherein the fuel cavity includes a conduit in communication with each of the at least one heat exchanger and the at least one fuel injector to communicate fuel therebetween claim 3 , the conduit extending within the fuel cavity of the high pressure casing between the at least one heat exchanger and the at least one fuel injector.5. The fuel injection assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cap plate includes at least one opening in communication with the conduit to pass fuel.6. The fuel injection ...

ISOLATION BOX FOR PROTECTING READING MATERIAL

A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) for protecting an object from the environment and/or protecting a user from the object, the PRIB comprising: 1. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) for protecting an object from the environment and/or protecting a user from the object , the PRIB comprising:a housing comprising a container and a lid, wherein the container has structural integrity and at least a portion of the lid is transparent, and further wherein the housing forms an airtight and watertight isolation bay when the lid is mounted on the container;a port formed in the container; anda disposable flexible element mounted in the port in an airtight and watertight relationship, the flexible element being capable of assuming a concave configuration so as to permit a user to manipulate the object within the isolation bay without opening the lid.2. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to further comprising a book disposed in the isolation bay.3. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to wherein the container is sized so that the book is retained at a specific open page when the lid is mounted on the container.4. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to further comprising a writing instrument and a writing medium disposed in the isolation bay.5. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to further comprising food and a food implement disposed in the isolation bay.6. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to wherein the food implement comprises a knife.7. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to further comprising a playing implement disposed in the isolation bay.8. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to wherein the playing implement comprises a game board.9. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to wherein the playing implement comprises a deck of playing cards.10. A portable reverse isolation box (PRIB) according to further comprising at least four ports formed in the ...

METHOD OF PROVIDING HEAT TO A HEAT EXCHANGER APPARATUS VIA A BURNER

The disclosure is directed toward a method of providing heat to a heat exchanger via a burner. The burner includes a burner assembly and a large transparent door for viewing various components of the burner assembly and/or an integral pilot system. The burner can also include a windbox to manipulate air used by the burner assembly and/or an air manipulation device to ensure a proper air flow distribution in the burner assembly. The burner can also include a fan and a housing having holes disposed therein to permit fuel to enter various portions of the burner assembly. 1. A method , the method comprising:forcing air into a burner assembly of a burner, the burner having a large transparent door disposed therein for viewing components of the burner assembly and providing access to components of the burner assembly;mixing the air with a fuel in the burner assembly to create a mixture to be combusted; andcombusting the mixture to provide heat to a heat exchanger.2. The method of further comprising the step of mixing the air forced into the burner assembly with a portion of flue gas removed from the heat exchanger via a flue gas return system claim 1 , the flue gas system comprising:an inlet to the flue gas return system in gaseous communication with the heat exchanger;an outlet from the flue gas return system in gaseous communication with the burner assembly; anda duct disposed between the inlet and outlet.3. The method of wherein the flue gas return system further comprises a damper that can be selectively opened and closed to control the amount and flow rate of flue gas entering the burner assembly.4. The method of wherein the large door has a diameter greater than about 16 inches.5. The method of wherein the large door has a diameter greater than about 28 inches.6. The method of wherein at least 50 percent of the large door is constructed of a transparent material.7. The method of wherein the burner further includes a fan for forcing air into the burner assembly claim ...

COMBUSTION CHAMBER

A combustion chamber comprises an outer wall and an inner wall. The outer wall has mounting apertures extending there-though and the inner wall has threaded studs extending there-from. The threaded studs extend through the mounting apertures in the outer wall. Cooperating nuts locate on the studs. Walls are positioned between the outer wall and the inner wall. Each wall is spaced from and extends around a respective fastener to form a chamber around the respective fastener. Apertures extend through the outer wall. Each aperture is spaced from a respective mounting aperture. Each aperture allows a flow of coolant into the associated chamber and around the associated fastener to cool the fastener. Each wall has an opening at a position diametrically opposite to associated aperture to allow the flow of coolant out of the chamber to a space between the outer wall and the inner wall. 1. A combustion chamber comprising an outer wall and an inner wall spaced from the outer wall ,the outer wall having at least one mounting aperture extending there-through,the inner wall having at least one fastener extending there-from,the at least one fastener on the inner wall extending through a corresponding mounting aperture in the outer wall,a cooperating fastener locating on the at least one fastener extending through the corresponding mounting aperture,at least one wall being positioned between the outer wall and the inner wall, a corresponding wall being spaced from and extending around the at least one fastener to form a chamber around the at least one fastener,at least one inlet opening to allow a flow of coolant into the chamber and at least one outlet opening to allow a flow of coolant from the chamber, wherein the at least one inlet opening and the at least one outlet opening being circumferentially spaced apart with respect to an axis of the at least one fastener and/or the corresponding mounting aperture to allow a flow of coolant circumferentially around the at least one ...

Gas Turbine Combustor Equipped with Heat-Transfer Device

An object of the present invention is to provide a gas turbine combustor that can suppress an increase in pressure loss while improving product reliability. 1. A gas turbine combustor comprising:a combustor liner;an air transfer casing installed on an outer circumference of the combustor liner,the combustor liner and the air transfer casing defining an annular passage therebetween adapted to allow a heat-transfer medium to flow therethrough; anda plurality of vortex generating devices disposed on an inside surface of the air transfer casing, the vortex generating devices each generating longitudinal vortices each having a rotational axis extending in a flow direction of a heat-transfer medium;wherein the plurality of vortex generating devices are arranged in paired manner, each pair of devices generating vortices having rotational directions opposed to each other.2. The gas turbine combustor according to claim 1 ,wherein a plurality of turbulent-flow enhancement devices which break a boundary-layer occurring in the air-transfer medium on an outside surface of the combustor liner are disposed in an axial direction of the combustor liner.3. The gas turbine combustor according to claim 2 ,wherein some of the turbulent-flow enhancement devices are arranged at narrower intervals in one area than in the other area.4. The gas turbine combustor according to claim 1 ,wherein impingement jet cooling holes are additionally formed in the air transfer casing equipped with the vortex generating devices at a position downstream of the vortex generating devices with respect to the flow of the air-transfer medium.5. The gas turbine combustor according to claim 4 ,wherein the impingement jet cooling hole is disposed at a position where the direction of the jet flow of the heat-transfer medium flowing from the impingement jet cooling hole does not oppose to the rotational directions of the longitudinal vortices formed by the vortex generating devices arranged as a pair.6. The gas ...

Waste bin carrier and automated receptable handling system

A novel waste bin carrier () is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin (). The waste bin carrier () includes a frame () having a base () for receiving thereon one waste bin () or more. The waste bin carrier () also has a locking mechanism () movably attached to the frame () for releasably securing at least one waste bin () to the waste bin carrier (). The locking mechanism () has a pusher guide () that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin (). The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm () that connects the pusher guide () to the frame () of the waste bin carrier () for allowing movement of the pusher guide () in respect to the frame () between the deployed state and the released state. 2. (canceled)3. The waste bin carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the waste bin carrier further comprises a guide for limiting the movement of the at least one waste bin on the platform in the second horizontal Cartesian dimension.4. The waste bin carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a platform for receiving and supporting thereon the at least one waste bin above ground claim 1 , which platform allows movement of the at least one waste bin in respect to the platform in the first horizontal Cartesian dimension.5. The waste bin carrier according to claim 3 , wherein the guide is provided on the platform so as to form a track extending in the first horizontal Cartesian dimension.6. The waste bin carrier according to any claim 1 , wherein the frame defines a carrying space for receiving the at least one waste bin.7. The waste bin carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the carrying space comprises a plurality of waste bin positions for a respective plurality of waste bins.8. The waste bin carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the locking mechanism is provided in the carrying space.9. The waste bin carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one articulated arm is configured to ...

DEVICE AND METHOD OF MICROBIOLOGY WASTE CONTAINMENT

A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work. 19-. (canceled)10. A portable microbiology waste containment apparatus containing microbiology waste generated during microbiology slide staining procedures , comprising:a portable primary containment vessel having side walls and an open top area configured to collect the microbiology waste generated during microbiology slide staining procedures;a funnel dimensioned to fit within, rest atop, and communicate with said open top area, said funnel configured to collect the microbiology waste generated during microbiology slide staining procedures from said open top area;a secondary containment vessel, in fluid communication with said funnel, configured to receive the microbiology waste from said funnel; anda microbiology slide staining support disposed in one of i) said open top area or ii) said funnel, configured to support microbiology slides being prepared with microbiology staining chemicals that become the microbiology waste collected by said open top area following a microbiology slide staining procedure,wherein when the microbiology slides are stained on said microbiology slide staining support and the microbiology waste is ...

ROTATING DETONATION COMBUSTOR WITH THERMAL FEATURES

A combustion system includes an annular tube disposed between an inner wall and an outer wall, the annular tube extending from an inlet end to an outlet end; at least one fluid inlet disposed in the annular tube proximate the inlet end, the fluid inlet providing a conduit through which fluid flows into the annular tube; at least one outlet disposed in the annular tube proximate the outlet end; and at least one cooling feature disposed at an underside of the inner wall or the outer wall. The cooling feature maintains a temperature of the inner wall or the outer wall within a predetermined range. 1. A combustion system comprising:an annular tube disposed between an inner wall and an outer wall, the annular tube extending from an inlet end to an outlet end;at least one fluid inlet disposed in the annular tube proximate the inlet end, the at least one fluid inlet providing a conduit through which fluid flows into the annular tube;at least one outlet disposed in the annular tube proximate the outlet end; andat least one cooling feature disposed at an underside of at least one of the inner wall and the outer wall, the at least one cooling feature for maintaining a temperature of at least one of the inner wall and the outer wall within a predetermined range.2. The combustion system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one air plenum disposed at an underside of at least one of the inner wall and the outer wall; andat least one impingement plate disposed within the at least one air plenum,wherein at least one cooling feature is disposed within the at least one impingement plate.3. The combustion system of claim 2 , the at least one impingement plate further comprising:an inner impingement plate disposed radially inward of the inner wall; andan outer impingement plate disposed radially outward of the outer wall.4. The combustion system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one impingement plate further comprises at least one cooling hole disposed therethrough.5. The ...

Biosafety Cabinet and Inspection Method of Exhaust Duct Connection

To provide a biosafety cabinet that issues a warning if exhaust duct connection is performed in an improper method. There is provided a biosafety cabinet which includes first air purification means for exhausting air, second air purification means for supplying purified air to an operation space, and air blowing means, in which the purified air is supplied from the second air purification means to the operation space and the air is exhausted from the first air purification means, the cabinet including: an opening connected to an exhaust duct that is provided downstream of the first air purification means; pressure detection means or air volume detection means disposed downstream of the first air purification means; a control unit controlling an operation of the air blowing means; and an alarm unit, in which the control unit determines an exhaust duct connection method based on an output of the pressure detection means or the air volume detection means and an operation state of the air blowing means, and in which if the exhaust duct connection method is improper, the alarm unit issues a warning. 1. A biosafety cabinet which includes first air purification means for exhausting air , second air purification means for supplying purified air to an operation space , and air blowing means , in which the purified air is supplied from the second air purification means to the operation space and the air is exhausted from the first air purification means , the cabinet comprising:an opening connected to an exhaust duct that is provided downstream of the first air purification means;pressure detection means or air volume detection means disposed downstream of the first air purification means;a control unit controlling an operation of the air blowing means; andan alarm unit,wherein the control unit determines an exhaust duct connection method based on an output of the pressure detection means or the air volume detection means and an operation state of the air blowing means, ...

AUTOMATIC CHARGE HEARTH ACCESS DOOR ASSEMBLY

An automatic charge hearth access door assembly for a melting furnace includes an access door movable between a closed position for covering a furnace opening located on a face of the furnace and an opened position for providing access to the furnace opening. A latch mechanism is configured to automatically secure the access door to the face of the furnace in the closed position. An open-and-close drive assembly includes a motor and arm operably connected to the motor. The open-and-close drive assembly is configured to automatically move the access door relative to the face of the furnace between the closed position and opened position and simultaneously move the access door relative to the arm. 1. Automatic charge hearth access door assembly for a melting furnace comprising:an access door movable between a closed position for covering a furnace opening located on a face of the furnace and an opened position for providing access to the furnace opening;a latch mechanism configured to automatically secure the access door to the face of the furnace in the closed position; andan open-and-close drive assembly including a motor and arm operably connected to the motor and the access door, the open-and-close drive assembly configured to automatically move the access door relative to the face of the furnace between the closed position and opened position and simultaneously move the access door relative to the arm.2. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the latch mechanism is configured to engage the access door in four spaced locations about a periphery of the access door thereby creating a seal between the access door and the face of the furnace.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the latch mechanism includes four spaced clamps and at least one actuating device operably connected to the clamps for immediately moving the clamps into engagement with the access door when the access door is in the closed position.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one actuating ...

ARTICLE WITH COOLING HOLES AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

A method of making an ceramic article according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes arranging fiber plies into a preform, inserting one or more sacrificial springs to the preform, infiltrating the preform with a matrix material to form an article, and thermally degrading the one or more sacrificial springs to form cooling holes. A ceramic article and a gas turbine engine component are also disclosed. 1. A method of making an ceramic article , comprising:arranging fiber plies into a preform;inserting one or more sacrificial springs to the preform;infiltrating the preform with a matrix material to form an article; andthermally degrading the one or more sacrificial springs to form cooling holes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sacrificial springs comprise graphite fibers in an epoxy matrix.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the epoxy matrix has a carbon yield of between about 30-50 wt. % upon thermal degradation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sacrificial springs are inserted by being screwed into the preform.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sacrificial springs are inserted such that an axis of the one or more sacrificial springs is perpendicular to a plane of the fiber plies.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sacrificial springs displace fibers in the plies during insertion.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sacrificial springs are inserted through and entire thickness of the preform such that the one or more sacrificial springs meet or extend through opposed faces of the preform.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the infiltrating is by chemical vapor infiltration.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein non-carbon elements of the one or more sacrificial springs vaporize during the infiltration.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a sacrificial sheet in the preform prior to inserting the one or more sacrificial springs ...

TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BOTTOM

The invention relates to a bottom wall () of a gas turbomachine combustion chamber. This bottom wall comprises openings () for mounting combustion air supply systems and holes () for the passage of cooling air between at least one inlet () and at least one outlet of said holes. The holes () extend inwardly along the bottom wall with the outlet port located closer to the opening () adjacent to it than the inlet hole. 110.-. (canceled)11. Combustion chamber of a gas turbomachine for an aircraft , comprising:longitudinal walls extending parallel to an axis,a hearth where combustion is allowed to takes place, at least one axial opening,', 'first holes passing through the bottom wall, for passing cooling air between inlets and outlets of said first holes, the first holes extending along the bottom wall, inside the bottom wall, the outlets being located closer to said at least one axial opening than the inlets,, 'at least one bottom wall connected to said longitudinal walls and extending transversely thereto, the bottom wall comprising 'at an outer periphery, a curved portion forming a rim, and', 'and'}at least one combustion air supply system comprising a bowl mounted in said at least one opening, or integral with said at least one bottom wall, at the location of said rim the bottom wall is fixed with the longitudinal walls,', in said at least one axial opening and said first holes, then,', 'in the hearth, and, 'the combustion chamber is adapted to allow air to flow through it from upstream to downstream, passing successively, 'said rim is oriented upstream, said inlets being located towards a free end of the rim., 'wherein12. Combustion chamber according to claim 11 , wherein the inlets of the first holes are located toward the outer periphery of said bottom wall.13. Combustion chamber according to claim 11 , wherein said first holes open onto an edge of the bottom wall claim 11 , at the location of the respective inlets and/or outlets.14. Combustion chamber according ...

Device and Method of Microbiology Waste Containment

A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work. 1. A method of containing microbiology waste generated during a microbiology slide staining procedure , comprising the steps of:i) providing a primary containment vessel having side walls and an open top area;ii) providing a funnel in communication with the open top area;iii) providing a secondary containment vessel in fluid communication with the funnel;iv) performing a microbiology slide staining procedure above the open top area, the microbiology slide staining procedure generating microbiology waste;v) collecting the microbiology waste generated by said performing step iv) by the funnel; andvi) conducting the waste collected by the funnel in said collecting step v) to the secondary containment vessel.2. A method of containing microbiology waste generated during a microbiology slide staining procedure according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary containment vessel is an inner containment vessel and the method further comprises the step of disposing the inner containment vessel within the primary containment vessel.3. A method of containing microbiology waste generated during a microbiology slide staining procedure according to ...

Test disc, test system and method for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a port of an isolator, a glove and an isolator for use with the test system

A test system and a corresponding method for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a port of an isolator, including a test disc which can be connected in a hermetically sealed fashion to the port. The glove and test disc define a sealed glove volume which can be placed under excess pressure. The test disc has a pressure-measuring device with a microprocessor and a memory for recording and storing a pressure profile in the glove volume and a data interface. The glove and port have identification elements which are read by a reading device of the test disc and information concerning the pressure profile along with the identities of the glove and port are transmitted wirelessly to an evaluation unit which estimates and records a residual period of use of the glove. A plurality of gloves in ports can be tested simultaneously.

Gloveport assembly and method of replacing components

A replacement glove assembly is generally disclosed herein. The replacement glove assembly has a replacement access element defining an outermost shoulder end and an innermost hand end configured to receive a hand of a user. A replacement sealing assembly engages the outermost shoulder end of the replacement access element and defines a leading radial face defining a first coupling structure, a trailing radial face defining a second coupling structure, and an outer annular surface configured to be received by a glove port. A first glove cap has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side defines a first mating structure sealably engaged with the first coupling structure of the leading radial face. The second side defines a second mating structure that is configured to sealably engage the second coupling structure of the trailing radial face of the replacement sealing assembly.

Burner cover insulation device for a boiler and method for manufacturing such a device

The invention relates to a burner cover insulation device for shielding a burner cover from a boiler burner, the device comprising a cover layer comprising a heat resistant inorganic fibrous material and having a first outer peripheral edge; a support layer providing mechanical strength to the device and having a second outer peripheral edge that at least extends to the outer peripheral edge of the cover layer; and a filling material forming an insulating layer between the cover layer and the support layer, wherein a through hole extends through the cover layer and the support layer. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.

ASEPTIC WORK SYSTEM

A main isolator (main aseptic device) includes a main connection part having an opening O through which a work space W is externally opened, and an internal opening and closing member configured to open and close an internal opening of the main connection part on the work space W side. A manual incubator (first auxiliary aseptic device) includes a first auxiliary connection part connectable with the main connection part of the main isolator and an automatic incubator and a housing container (second auxiliary aseptic devices) each include a second auxiliary connection part smaller than the first auxiliary connection part . In addition, an external blockage member configured to externally block the opening O of the main connection part is provided. 1. An aseptic work system in which a main aseptic device including inside an aseptically maintained work space is detachably provided with auxiliary aseptic devices each including an aseptically maintained internal space , and the work space of the main aseptic device and the internal spaces of the auxiliary aseptic devices are capable of being communicated with each other while being aseptically maintained , characterized in thatthe main aseptic device includes a main connection part having an opening through which the work space is externally opened, and an internal opening and closing member configured to open and close the opening of the main connection part in the work space,the auxiliary aseptic devices are a first auxiliary aseptic device including a first auxiliary connection part connectable with the main connection part of the main aseptic device, and a second auxiliary aseptic device including a second auxiliary connection part smaller than the first auxiliary connection part, andan external blockage member configured to externally block the opening of the main connection part is provided, and the external blockage member includes a connection opening part to which the second auxiliary connection part is ...

SAMPLE HEATING APPARATUS

A sample heating device includes: an opening/closing cover provided to be movable in a horizontal direction between a position above an opening of a mounting port and a position displaced from the position above the opening, and a cover sliding mechanism that is engaged with a part of a sample boat conveying portion when the sample boat conveying portion comes to a predetermined position in a horizontal plane and moves the opening/closing cover in the horizontal direction according to upward and downward movements of the sample boat conveying portion so that the opening/closing cover is provided at the position directly above the opening of the mounting port when the sample boat conveying portion comes to a predetermined height. 1. A sample heating device comprising:a heating furnace that includes within itself a space for housing a sample boat holding a sample to be heated and heats the sample held in the sample boat inserted into the space;a sample boat rack on which the sample boat is placed;a mounting port which communicates with the space inside the heating furnace and has an opening in an upper face and to which the sample boat to be subjected to heating treatment in the heating furnace is mounted through the opening;a sample boat introducing mechanism that introduces the sample boat mounted in the sample boat mounting portion into the heating furnace;a sample boat conveying portion that moves in a direction in a horizontal plane and a vertical direction, holds the sample boat placed on the sample boat rack, and mounts the sample boat to the mounting port;an opening/closing cover provided to be movable in a horizontal direction between a position above the opening of the mounting port and a position displaced from the position above the opening; anda cover sliding mechanism that is engaged with a part of the sample boat conveying portion when the sample boat conveying portion comes to a predetermined position in the horizontal plane and moves the opening/ ...

System And Method For Handling Containers

A system () for handling containers () having electronic product ID tags (), the system comprises a storage cabinet () with lockable compartments () for storing tool kits () for handling the containers; each tool kit has an electronic ID tag associated with a predetermined compartment () in the storage cabinet and with a predetermined product ID tag of a container; access to each compartment is allowed or blocked by a respective electronically controlled lock; an electronic control unit (); an electronic ID reader device () in communication with the electronic control unit, operable to read electronic ID tags of the components of the system and communicate same to the electronic control unit; the electronic control unit is operable to actuate the electronic lock of a predetermined compartment in the storage cabinet to allow access to said compartment upon matching the electronic product ID tag of a container with the associated electronic ID tag of the tool kit stored in the predetermined compartment, whilst keeping the remaining compartments locked. 1. A system for handling containers having electronic product ID tags , the system comprisingat least one container handling station;a storage cabinet with a plurality of lockable compartments for storing tool kits for use within the container handling station for handling said containers; each tool kit having its own electronic ID tag associated with a predetermined compartment in the storage cabinet and with a predetermined product ID tag of a container; wherein access to each compartment is allowed or blocked by a respective electronically controlled lock; an electronic control unit in communication with the locks, the electronic control unit being operable to control the actuation of the locks and the electronic control unit storing information on the associated electronic ID tags of the tool kits, the predetermined compartments in the cabinet and the product ID tags of containers;an electronic ID reader device in ...

Biosafety Cabinet and Clean Air Device

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a clean air device that can reduce the risk of contamination due to static electricity. Provided is a biosafety cabinet or a clean air device that connects a biosafety cabinet and a clean booth, wherein a static eliminator (ionizer) that generates a corona discharge by way of concentrating an electric field on a needle-shaped discharge electrode and eliminates static with ionized air is disposed directly above an air flow branching point where air supplied to a work space branches to the front face and to rear face inside the biosafety cabinet. 1. A biosafety cabinet comprising:a work space formed on an inner surface side of a front shutter;a circulation passage formed from a lower surface side, a lateral surface side and a rear surface side of the work space, and an outer part of the biosafety cabinet for discharging air having flown into the work space, andan air supplier disposed on an upper surface of the work space for supplying air to the work space, characterized in thatan ionizer is provided right above an airflow branch point where the air supplied to the work space branches toward a front surface and a rear surface of the biosafety cabinet.2. The biosafety cabinet according to claim 1 , characterized in thata working table is disposed on a lower surface of the work space, andthe airflow branch point is a point where the air supplied to the work space branches toward the front surface and the rear surface of the biosafety cabinet near the working table.3. The biosafety cabinet according to claim 1 , characterized in that an input port of a waste can is arranged in a straight line joining the ionizer and a rear surface slit of the biosafety cabinet.4. The biosafety cabinet according to claim 1 , characterized in that the biosafety cabinet includes a first rear surface slit claim 1 , and a second rear surface slit located at a predetermined height from the first rear surface slit.5. A clean air device ...

TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTION CHAMBER

A turbine engine including a combustion chamber having an inner annular shroud and an outer annular shroud that are coaxial with each other and that are connected at their downstream ends respectively to an inner annular link wall and to an outer annular link wall, for linking respectively to an inner casing and to an outer casing. At least a first one of the inner and outer annular link walls includes at least one coolant fluid circuit extending between the radially inner and outer ends of said first annular link wall. 1. A turbine engine including a combustion chamber having an inner annular shroud and an outer annular shroud that are coaxial with each other and that are connected at their downstream ends respectively to an inner annular link wall and to an outer annular link wall , for linking respectively to an inner casing and to an outer casing , wherein at least a first one of the inner and outer annular link walls includes at least one coolant fluid circuit extending between the radially inner and outer ends of said first annular link wall.2. A turbine engine according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one circuit extends between air passage openings formed in said first link wall.3. A turbine engine according to claim 2 , wherein said first link wall includes a single coolant fluid circuit extending substantially through 360° and comprises a plurality of first portions extending radially between the openings in said first link wall.4. A turbine engine according to claim 3 , wherein each first portion has a U-shape formed by a bend portion connected to two branches that are substantially parallel to each other and are connected at their ends opposite from the bend portion to second portions extending substantially circumferentially.5. A turbine engine according to claim 4 , wherein all of the bend portions are arranged in the vicinity of the inner annular shroud or of the outer annular shroud to which the first link wall is connected.6. A turbine engine ...

COMBUSTOR PANEL STUD COOLING EFFUSION THROUGH HEAT TRANSFER AUGMENTORS

A gas turbine engine component having a first surface in communication with a core airflow. The gas turbine engine component further includes a second surface, different than the first surface, for cooling the first surface. The gas turbine engine component further includes a heat transfer augmentor extending from the second surface. The gas turbine engine component further includes a heat transfer augmentor effusion hole extending through the gas turbine engine component from a sidewall of the heat transfer augmentor to the first surface. 1. A gas turbine engine component comprising:a first surface in communication with a core airflow;a second surface, different than the first surface, for cooling the first surface;a heat transfer augmentor extending from the second surface; anda heat transfer augmentor effusion hole extending through the gas turbine engine component from a sidewall of the heat transfer augmentor to the first surface.2. The gas turbine engine component of claim 1 , further comprising a stud configured to secure a second gas turbine engine component to the gas turbine engine component claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer augmentor has a height extending from the first surface to the second surface claim 1 , a length extending in a direction from the heat transfer augmentor to the stud claim 1 , and a width that is greater than the length.3. The gas turbine engine component of claim 1 , further comprising a stud configured to secure a second gas turbine engine component to the gas turbine engine component claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer augmentor includes multiple heat transfer augmentors surrounding the stud.4. The gas turbine engine component of claim 3 , wherein the heat transfer augmentor effusion hole includes multiple effusion holes each extending through the first surface and portions of respective heat transfer augmentors.5. The gas turbine engine component of claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer augmentor effusion hole has an inlet located ...

WATER HEATER

Provided is a water heater including a burner that receives a supply of combustion air from a fan, a heat exchanger having a heat transfer tube, and a combustion chamber case in which a combustion chamber of the burner is formed in the interior thereof and which is to be capable of guiding combustion gas generated by the burner to the heat exchanger. The water heater further includes a unit case that surrounds the combustion chamber case, and a region on the outside of the combustion chamber case within the unit case serves as an air pressure chamber having a higher pressure than the combustion chamber. Thus, combustion gas leakage to the outside can be prevented or suppressed appropriately by means of a simple configuration. 1. A water heater comprising:a fan;at least one burner that receives a supply of combustion air from the fan;a heat exchanger used for heat recovery;a combustion chamber case configured such that a combustion chamber of the burner is formed in the interior thereof and so as to be capable of guiding combustion gas generated by the burner to the heat exchanger;a unit case surrounding the combustion chamber case; andan air pressure chamber formed from a region on the outside of the combustion chamber case within the unit case and set at a higher pressure than the combustion chamber.2. The water heater according to claim 1 , whereina part of the combustion air discharged from the fan is supplied to the combustion chamber, the other part being supplied to the air pressure chamber, andthe pressure in the air pressure chamber is higher than the pressure in the combustion chamber because flow passage resistance in an air flow passage extending from the fan to the combustion chamber is greater than flow passage resistance in an air flow passage extending from the fan to the air pressure chamber.3. The water heater according to claim 1 , whereinthe air pressure chamber is provided to extend to a region on the outside of the heat exchanger within the unit ...

Installation comprising a glove box and a glove change device incorporating monitoring of the glove change

Installation comprising at least one glove box ( 2 ) provided with a box ring ( 8 ) comprising an RFID chip ( 28 ), a glove change device ( 22 ) provided with an RFID reader ( 34 ) and an electronic board ( 36 ), a used glove ( 10 , comprising an RFID chip ( 32 ) in the box ring ( 8 ) and a new glove ( 110 ) comprising an RFID chip ( 132 ) in the glove change device ( 22 ) for the purposes of replacing the used glove ( 10 ), a computer ( 46 ) intended to gather and process the information read by the RFID reader ( 34 ) and stored temporarily in the electronic board ( 36 ).

TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE SEAL OF A GLOVE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE PORT OF AN INSULATOR

A test system and a corresponding method for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a port of an isolator, including a test disc which can be connected in a hermetically sealed fashion to the port. The glove and test disc define a sealed glove volume which can be placed under excess pressure. The test disc has a pressure-measuring device with a microprocessor and a memory for recording and storing a pressure profile in the glove volume and a data interface. The glove and port have identification elements which are read by a reading device of the test disc and information concerning the pressure profile along with the identities of the glove and port are transmitted wirelessly to an evaluation unit which estimates and records a residual period of use of the glove. A plurality of gloves in ports can be tested simultaneously. 11121111111119141115. Test system having at least one test disc ( , ′) , an isolator and an evaluation unit () for testing the seal of a glove , which is installed in a particular port of the isolator , wherein the test disc ( , ′) is connected to the port in a hermetically sealed manner , wherein the glove and the test disc ( , ′) define a glove volume , which is placed under excess pressure by the test disc ( , ′) , wherein the test disc ( , ′) has a pressure-measuring device with a microprocessor () and a memory for recording and storing a glove volurrie pressure profile and a data interface () , wherein the test disc ( , ′) is configured by means of a reading device () to determine both the identity of the glove by reading a first identification element , which is arranged on the glove , and the identity of the port by reading a second identification element , which is arranged on the port.2221222. Test system according to claim 1 , further including a radially-expanding sealing device ( claim 1 , ′) and a first micro-air pump () to expand the sealing device ( claim 1 , ′).3136. Test system according to claim 2 , further including a ...

COMPONENT COOLING FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

An apparatus and method for an engine component having a hot surface adjacent a hot combustion gas flow and a cooling surface adjacent a cooling fluid flow can include at least one dimple for enhancing the cooling along the cooling surface. The dimple can be shaped having a head and a tail with the head disposed upstream of the tail to provide for reduced dust collection along the engine component. 1. A component for a turbine engine , which generates a hot combustion gas flow , and provides a cooling fluid flow defining a cooling fluid flow path , comprising:a wall separating the hot combustion gas flow from the cooling fluid flow and having a hot surface along with the hot combustion gas flow and a cooling surface facing the cooling fluid flow; andat least one dimple provided in the cooling surface and having a head and a tail with the head having a greater depth and disposed upstream of the tail relative to a flow direction of the cooling fluid flow.2. The component of wherein the at least one dimple includes multiple dimples.3. The component of wherein the multiple dimples are staggered relative to the cooling fluid flow path.4. The component of wherein the dimple is symmetrical about a cavity body axis extending in the flow direction.5. The component of wherein the dimple has a width defined normal to the cavity body axis.6. The component of wherein the head further includes a head length in the flow direction and a ratio of width to head length is greater than 1 to 1.7. The component of wherein the ratio of width to head length is 2 to 1.8. The component of wherein the tail further includes a tail length in the flow direction and a ratio of width to tail length is greater than 1 to 2.9. The component of wherein the ratio of width to tail length is 2 to 3.10. The component of wherein the head includes a head length in the flow direction and the tail includes a tail length in the flow direction and a ratio of head length to tail length is 1 to 3.11. The ...

TEST DISC, TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE SEAL OF A GLOVE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN A PORT OF AN ISOLATOR, A GLOVE AND AN ISOLATOR FOR USE WITH THE TEST SYSTEM

A test system and a corresponding method for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a port of an isolator, including a test disc which can be connected in a hermetically sealed fashion to the port. The glove and test disc define a sealed glove volume which can be placed under excess pressure. The test disc has a pressure-measuring device with a microprocessor and a memory for recording and storing a pressure profile in the glove volume and a data interface. The glove and port have identification elements which are read by a reading device of the test disc and information concerning the pressure profile along with the identities of the glove and port are transmitted wirelessly to an evaluation unit which estimates and records a residual period of use of the glove. A plurality of gloves in ports can be tested simultaneously. 1. A method for testing the seal of a glove which is installed in a particular port of an isolator , comprising:providing a test disc having a seal for connecting to the port in a hermetically sealed fashion, the test disc having a pressure-measuring device, a microprocessor, a memory and a data interface for transmission of information, the test disc further including a reading device configured to determine an identity of the particular isolator port;sealing an open end of a glove between the test disc and port so as to define an internal glove volume, the glove having a first identification element;placing the glove volume under excess pressure;measuring the glove volume pressure with the pressure-measuring device of the test disc;recording and storing a glove volume pressure profile with the microprocessor and memory;reading the first identification element of the glove with the reading device of the test disc to determine a glove identity; andstoring both the identity of the glove and the identity of the particular isolator port in the memory.2. The method of claim 1 , further including measuring the glove volume pressure over a ...

Sample measuring system and sample measuring method

A sample measuring system to reduce waste generated in a plurality of measurement units to be discarded to a common disposal unit while suppressing interference between measurement units due to waste disposal is provided. The sample measuring system includes a first measurement unit and a second measurement unit for measuring a sample, and a common disposal unit for storing waste generated from the first measurement unit and the second measurement unit. The first measurement unit includes a first disposal port connected to the disposal unit for discharging the waste generated in the first measurement unit. The second measurement unit includes a second disposal port connected to the disposal unit for discharging the waste generated in the second measurement unit.

MODULAR TURBINE, IN PARTICULAR TURBINE WITH HEAT EXCHANGER FOR PRODUCING ENERGY, IN PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL ENERGY

The present invention is a turbine, particularly a turbine with heat exchanger for the production of energy, particularly electrical energy, comprising at least one compression stage () with at least one gas compressor (), a cross-flow heat exchanger () comprising a compressed gas inlet header (), a compressed gas outlet header (), a superheated compressed gas inlet header (), a cooled expanded gas outlet header (), a combustion chamber (), at least one expansion stage () with at least one expansion turbine () connected by a shaft () to the compressor, and a means () of producing energy. 14.-. (canceled)5. A turbine including a heat exchanger for the production of energy , comprising:at least one compression stage with at least one gas compressor;a cross-flow heat exchanger comprising a compressed gas inlet header, a compressed gas outlet header, a superheated compressed gas inlet header and a cooled expanded gas outlet header;a combustion chamber;at least one expansion stage including at least one expansion turbine connected by a shaft to the at least one compressor;a means of producing energy and whereinthe compressed gas outlet header comprises the combustion chamber.6. The turbine according to claim 5 , wherein a wall of the compressed gas outlet header forms the casing of the combustion chamber.7. The turbine according to claim 5 , wherein the compressed gas outlet header is closed at one end by a partition supporting an injector of the combustion chamber.8. The turbine according to claim 7 , wherein the compressed gas outlet header is closed at one end by a partition supporting the injector of the combustion chamber.9. The turbine according to claim 5 , wherein the outlet header supports a base for attachment to an expansion turbine.10. The turbine according to claim 6 , wherein the outlet header supports a base for attachment to an expansion turbine.11. The turbine according to claim 7 , wherein the outlet header supports a base for attachment to an expansion ...

GERM-FREE GLOVE BOX

A germ-free glove box includes: a housing in which a germ-free space is formed, the housing including a connector to which a container housing an object is connected; and a glove provided at a front plate of the housing to allow an operating personnel to perform an operation in the germ-free space from the outside of the housing. In this germ-free glove box, the connector is provided on an upper plate of the housing. In the germ-free glove box outside spaces beside the box are effectively utilized, and a large working space is secured at around the bottom surface of a germ-free space. 1. A germ-free glove box comprising:a housing in which a germ-free space is formed, the housing having a connector to which a container housing an object is connected; anda glove which is provided at a front plate of the housing to allow an operating personnel to perform an operation in the germ-free space from the outside of the housing,the connector being provided on an upper plate of the housing.2. The germ-free glove box according to claim 1 , further comprising:a lifting mechanism configured to move up or down a bottom lid of the container together with the object; andoperation units which are provided in the germ-free space to drive the lifting mechanism,the lifting mechanism becoming drivable when at least two of the operation units are simultaneously operated.3. The germ-free glove box according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,an introduction portion is formed in a side plate of the housing to introduce cleaned gas into the germ-free space, andthe operation units are disposed not to overlap a locus of the object moving up or down, when viewed from a side.4. The germ-free glove box according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the operation units are disposed on a ceiling surface of the germ-free space.5. The germ-free glove box according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , the operation units are provided on the front plate side as compared to the connector.6. The germ-free glove box ...

Bundled Tube Fuel Nozzle with Internal Cooling

A bundled tube fuel nozzle includes a forward plate, a first intermediate plate and an outer sleeve defining a fuel plenum, a second intermediate plate axially spaced from the first intermediate plate where the first intermediate plate, the second intermediate plate and the outer sleeve define a purge air plenum, an aft plate axially spaced from the second intermediate plate where the second intermediate plate, the aft plate and the outer sleeve define a cooling air plenum and an annular wall that extends from the second intermediate plate to the aft plate. The annular wall defines a cooling flow channel within the bundled tube fuel nozzle. A plurality of apertures is defined proximate to a cool side of the aft plate and provide for fluid communication between the cooling flow channel and the cooling air plenum. 1. A bundled tube fuel nozzle , comprising:a forward plate, a first intermediate plate and an outer sleeve defining a fuel plenum therebetween;a second intermediate plate axially spaced from the first intermediate plate, wherein the first intermediate plate, the second intermediate plate and the outer sleeve define a purge air plenum therebetween;an aft plate axially spaced from the second intermediate plate, wherein the second intermediate plate, the aft plate and the outer sleeve define a cooling air plenum therebetween;a plurality of tubes that extends through the forward plate, the fuel plenum, the first intermediate plate, the purge air plenum, the second intermediate plate, the cooling air plenum and the aft plate;an annular wall that extends from the second intermediate plate to the aft plate, the annular wall defining a cooling flow channel; anda plurality of apertures defined proximate to a cool side of the aft plate, wherein the plurality of apertures provide for fluid communication between the cooling flow channel and the cooling air plenum.2. The bundled tube fuel nozzle as in claim 1 , wherein the apertures of the plurality of apertures are ...

POD REPAIR UNIT

Disclosed is a repair unit () for a pod (), especially a laser designation pod, including: a transportable casing (); a bubble () attached to the casing (), having a retracted state and a deployed state, the bubble () including an opening () for inserting part of a pod () and at least two projections forming tubes () for the hands of an operator, each tube () opening up in the bubble (); and a gas supply device () for switching the bubble () front the retracted state to the deployed state. The casing () and the bubble () define an inner space sealed from outside pollutants in both the retracted state and in the deployed state. 110-. (canceled)11. A repair unit for a pod , comprising:a transportable casing,a bubble attached on to the casing, the bubble having a retracted state and a deployed state, the bubble comprising an insertion opening for inserting a part of a pod and at least two projections forming through-passage tubes for the hands of an operator, each tube opening out into the bubble,a gas supply device capable of switching the bubble from the retracted state into the deployed state,the casing and the bubble delimiting an interior space that is sealed against exterior contaminants both in the retracted state and in the deployed state, each tube comprising elastics, the elastics being capable of tightly gripping the arms of an operator when the hands of the said operator are introduced into the bubble.12. A repair unit according to claim 11 , wherein the casing comprises an air lock drawer capable of enabling the introduction of elements into the casing without contaminating the interior space.13. A repair unit according to claim 11 , wherein the bubble is made out of a flexible and transparent material.14. A repair unit according to claim 11 , wherein there is an even number of tubes and each tube is positioned diametrically opposite to another tube of the bubble.15. A repair unit according to claim 11 , comprising a pressure switch connected on the one ...

PIPETTE TIP DISPOSAL ASSEMBLY

There is provided a pipette tip disposal assembly. The assembly comprises a receiving element adapted to support an end of at least one pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip being toppled in use from the receiving element along a first direction; and a container positioned to receive the at least one toppled pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip falling towards a base of the container on being received by the container. The base of the container has a first linear dimension aligned with the first direction corresponding to the length of a pipette tip. 1. A pipette tip disposal assembly comprising:a receiving element adapted to support an end of at least one pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip being toppled in use from the receiving element along a first direction; anda container positioned to receive the at least one toppled pipette tip, the at least one pipette tip falling towards a base of the container on being received by the container,wherein said base of the container has a first linear dimension aligned with the first direction corresponding to the length of a pipette tip.2. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element is at a separation of no more than three times the first linear dimension from the base of the container.3. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element is at a separation of no less than half the first linear dimension from the base of the container.4. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element comprises a planar portion.5. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 4 , wherein the planar portion of the receiving element is at an angle with respect to the horizontal plane.6. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 5 , wherein the angle is 2 degrees (°).7. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiving element and the container are connected.8. The pipette tip disposal assembly of claim 7 , wherein the ...

Asymmetric Baseplate Cooling with Alternating Swirl Main Burners

A combustor arrangement () including a pilot burner () having a pilot cone (); a plurality of clockwise () main swirlers interposed among a plurality of counterclockwise () main swirlers and disposed concentrically about the pilot burner, and a base plate () transverse to the main swirlers Inbound-zones () exist where adjacent portions () of adjacent flows () through main swirlers flow toward the pilot cone, and interposed between the inbound zones outbound zones () exist where adjacent portions of adjacent flows flow away from the pilot cone The arrangement is configured to preferentially deliver more cooling fluid to the inbound zones than the outbound zones. 1. A combustor arrangement , comprisinga pilot burner comprising a pilot cone,a plurality of clockwise main swirlers interposed among a plurality of counterclockwise main swirlers and disposed concentrically about the pilot burner; anda base plate transverse to the main swirlers,wherein inbound-zones exist where adjacent portions of adjacent flows through main swirlers flow toward the pilot cone, and interposed between the inbound zones, outbound zones exist where adjacent portions of adjacent flows flow away from the pilot cone, andwherein the arrangement is configured to preferentially deliver relatively more cooling fluid to the inbound-zones than the outbound zones via high flow regions disposed upstream of the inbound zones with respect to a longitudinal axis of the combustor arrangement.2. The combustor arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the pilot cone comprises an outer pilot cone surrounding an inner pilot cone and defining an annular gap there between effective to deliver annular gap cooling fluid to the inbound zones and outbound zones claim 1 , wherein a width of the annular gap vanes to form respective high flow regions and low flow regions3. The combustor arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the pilot cone comprises an outer pilot cone surrounding an inner pilot cone and defining an annular gap there ...

COMBUSTION LINER COOLING

The present disclosure is directed to a combustor including an annularly shaped liner that at least partially defines a hot gas path of the combustor and a flow sleeve that circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the liner. The flow sleeve is radially spaced from the liner to form a cooling flow annulus therebetween. A plurality of fuel injector assemblies circumferentially spaced about the flow sleeve and each fuel injector assembly extends radially through the flow sleeve, the cooling flow annulus and the liner. A first portion of the flow sleeve defined between a first pair of circumferentially adjacent fuel injector assemblies of the plurality of fuel injector assemblies bulges radially outwardly with respect to an outer surface of the liner so as to enlarge a flow volume of the cooling flow annulus.

Reach-through Window Allowing Safe Touch Without Direct Contact

A reach-through visitation window designed to offer solutions to the deficiencies of traditional window visits by providing safe touch without direct contact for those meeting with visitors while in medical quarantine. The visitation window can include HEPA filter hearing panels to provide safe transmission of sound for natural, mask-free conversation without the need for electronics. Medical grade protective sleeves attached to the reach-through ports accommodate disposable gloves to ensure complete isolation between the resident and the visitor. The easily removable reach-through window fits into the screen track of the existing facility window system once the screen is removed and is secured in the same manner as the screen thus requiring no facility modifications. In most cases the reach-through visitation window can be left in place while the primary window is lowered and locked to secure the facility, or it can be easily removed until the next scheduled visit. 1. A window apparatus comprising: a non-glass clear sheet; a set of molded arm inserts removably secured to said sheet; medical grade protective fingerless sleeves removably secured between said sheet and said inserts; High-efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) hearing panels removably secured to the said sheet; and a protective edge trim removably secured to the said sheet.2. A window apparatus according to where said sheet matches the size of the framed screen in the facility window system selected for visitation.3. A window apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said sheet has apertures cut to accommodate said arm inserts and said hearing panels and a plurality of holes to accommodate said removeable hardware.4. A window apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said sheet has the option of edge protective trim applied to the edges to ensure firm fit in the screen track.5. A window apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein said molded arm inserts are funnel-shaped with the outer collar providing gasketing ...

OLED ENCAPSULATION GLOVEBOX

The present invention provides an OLED encapsulation glovebox, which includes a plurality of spaced sealing rings between a box body and a box door to allow the box body, the box door, and the plurality of sealing rings to collectively enclose and delimit therebetween a plurality of sealed spaces between adjacent ones of the sealing rings and positive pressures are maintained in the plurality of sealed spaces to block entry of external moisture and oxygen into the interior of the box body. Compared to the arrangement of the known OLED encapsulation glovebox that keeps a positive pressure in the interior of a box body to prevent entry of external moisture and oxygen, the present invention helps lower down the cost for maintaining positive pressure and provides multiple protection barriers for the internal environment of the box body by arranging a plurality of sealing rings so as to effectively eliminate the situation that invasion of external moisture and oxygen may occur due to breaking or damage of the arrangement of just one single sealing rings. 1. An organic light emitting display (OLED) encapsulation glovebox , comprising a box body , a box door hermetically connected with the box body , and a plurality of sealing rings arranged between the box body and the box door;wherein the box body comprises an opening and a first sealing face located circumferentially around the opening and the box door comprises a second sealing face that is arranged opposite to the first sealing face, the plurality of sealing rings being arranged between the first sealing face and the second sealing face to provide hermetical connection between the box body and the box door; andthe box body, the box door, and the plurality of sealing rings collectively enclose and delimit a plurality of sealed spaces between adjacent ones of the sealing rings and the plurality of sealed spaces each have an internal pressure that is greater than an external atmospheric pressure.2. The OLED encapsulation ...

WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM

A waste disposal system for the disposal of consumables through a waste chute into a waste container includes a waste chute having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is situated outside the waste container and the second opening opens toward the waste container. The first opening and the second opening are arranged at a first distance from one another, wherein the waste chute includes a plurality of self-resetting lamellae for the partial or complete closure of the openings. The lamellae form at least two lamella annuli arranged at a second distance above one another, wherein at least one first lamella annulus closes the first opening and at least one second lamella annulus closes the second opening, and the second distance between the lamella annuli is at least one third, preferably at least half and particularly preferably at least three quarters of the first distance. 1. A waste disposal system for the disposal of consumables through a waste chute into a waste container , the waste disposal system comprising a waste chute having a first opening and a second opening , wherein the first opening is situated outside the waste container and the second opening opens toward the waste container , wherein the first opening and the second opening are arranged at a first distance from one another , wherein the waste chute comprises a plurality of self-resetting lamellae for the partial or complete closure of the first and second openings , wherein the lamellae form at least one first lamella annulus and one second lamella annulus , wherein the first lamella annulus and the second lamella annulus are arranged at a second distance above one another , wherein at least the first lamella annulus closes the first opening and wherein at least the second lamella annulus closes the second opening ,wherein the second distance between the first lamella annulus and the second lamella annulus is at least one third of the first distance.2. The waste disposal ...

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE OF A SEALED ENCLOSURE

A system for controlling pressure of a sealed enclosure such as a glove box or containment vessel, including: a first control circuit configured to keep a current pressure value of the sealed enclosure within an operational pressure range, and configured to isolate the sealed enclosure and to transmit a primary alarm signal in event of current pressure value reaching one or other of primary limits of a degradation range; an independent secondary safety circuit separate from the primary circuit, the secondary safety circuit configured to isolate the sealed enclosure and to transmit a secondary alarm signal when the pressure of the sealed enclosure reaches one or other of secondary limits of an alarm range. 115-. (canceled)16. A system for monitoring pressure of a glove box or containment enclosure type tight enclosure , comprising:a primary drive circuit configured to keep a current pressure value of the tight enclosure in an operational pressure interval, the primary drive circuit further configured to insulate the tight enclosure and to transmit a primary alert signal in a case that the current pressure value reaches either of primary bounds of a degradation interval;a secondary safety circuit independent of the primary circuit, the secondary safety circuit configured to insulate the tight enclosure and to transmit a secondary alert signal when the current pressure of the tight enclosure reaches either of secondary bounds of an alarm interval.17. The system according to claim 16 , wherein the primary drive circuit is a programmed logic circuit and the secondary safety circuit is a wired logic circuit.18. The system according to claim 16 , wherein the primary drive circuit includes:a primary measuring module configured to measure a first current pressure value of the tight enclosure;a primary module of adjustment valves; andan automatic drive configured to drive the primary adjustment module such that the first current pressure value remains within the operational ...

COMBUSTOR PANEL HEAT TRANSFER PINS WITH VARYING GEOMETRIC SPECIFICATIONS

A combustor panel may include a combustion facing surface, a cooling surface opposite the combustion facing surface, a first heat transfer pin extending from the cooling surface having a first geometric specification, and a second heat transfer pin extending from the cooling surface having a second geometric specification. The first geometric specification may be different than the second geometric specification. The first geometric specification may be a first height of the first pin and the second geometric specification may be a second height of the second pin. 1. A combustor panel of a combustor , the combustor panel comprising:a combustion facing surface;a cooling surface opposite the combustion facing surface;a first heat transfer pin extending from the cooling surface having a first geometric specification; anda second heat transfer pin extending from the cooling surface having a second geometric specification;wherein the first geometric specification is different than the second geometric specification.2. The combustor panel of claim 1 , wherein the first geometric specification is a first height of the first heat transfer pin and the second geometric specification is a second height of the second heat transfer pin.3. The combustor panel of claim 1 , wherein other geometric specifications of the first heat transfer pin and the second heat transfer pin claim 1 , other than the first geometric specification and the second geometric specification claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , are the same.4. The combustor panel of claim 3 , wherein the first geometric specification is a first height of the first heat transfer pin claim 3 , the second geometric specification is a second height of the second heat transfer pin claim 3 , and the other geometric specifications of the first heat transfer pin and the second heat transfer pin comprise cross-sectional shape and cross-sectional dimension.5. The combustor panel of claim 1 , wherein the first heat transfer pin is one of ...

RESTRICTED CONTAMINATION ENVIRONMENT APPARATUS

A restricted contamination environment device allows the production (compounding) of sterile drugs products or other products that may need processing in a sterile (restricted contamination—either viable or non-viable) environment. The device can be used to prepare a “single dose” (making one dose, or single application only), prepare multiple single doses, and prepare multiple dose dispensers or to prepare multiples of multiple dose dispensers. In one example, a collapsible container is packaged with the vials, containers, syringes, parts and/or accessories within the container. The container may be folded or collapsed to minimize space prior to use. The container may then be “inflated” by some means either external or internal that would maintain the “contamination” free environment. 1. A container comprising:a resilient outer shell forming an enclosed space therewithin; andat least one storage container containing a component requiring a restricted contamination environment, whereinthe component is manipulated within the enclosed space without permitting contamination to enter therewithin.2. The container of claim 1 , further comprising at least manipulation port formed in at least a portion of the resilient outer shell claim 1 , the manipulation port permitting manipulation of the at least one storage container within the enclosed space.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein the manipulation port includes at least one glove-shaped protrusion into the enclosed space claim 2 , wherein the manipulation port is integral with the resilient outer shell so as to maintain the restricted contamination environment within the enclosed space.4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the at least one glove-shaped protrusion includes two glove-shaped protrusions on opposite sides of the resilient outer shell.5. The container of claim 1 , further comprising means for inflating the container.6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the means for inflating the container includes means ...

GLOVEPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF REPLACING COMPONENTS

A replacement glove assembly has a replacement access element defining an outermost shoulder end and an innermost hand end configured to receive a hand of a user. A replacement sealing assembly engages the outermost shoulder end of the replacement access element and defines a leading radial face defining a first coupling structure, a trailing radial face defining a second coupling structure, and an outer annular surface configured to be received by a glove port. A first glove cap has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side defines a first mating structure sealably engaged with the first coupling structure of the leading radial face. The second side defines a second mating structure that is configured to sealably engage the second coupling structure of the trailing radial face of the replacement sealing assembly. 122.-. (canceled)23. A method of replacing a glove , comprising:aligning a leading face of a replacement glove assembly with a trailing radial face of a gloveport sealing assembly disposed in an annular port ring of a glove port, wherein a substantial portion of the leading face of the replacement glove assembly is defined by a glove cap;pushing a replacement sealing assembly of the replacement glove assembly into the annular port ring, thereby translating the gloveport sealing assembly towards a glovebox and pushing the glove cap through the annular port ring;coupling the glove cap to the trailing radial face of the gloveport sealing assembly; anddisconnecting the glove cap from the leading face of the replacement sealing assembly.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein pushing the replacement sealing assembly further comprising translating the replacement sealing assembly out from an outer sleeve of the replacement glove assembly.25. The method of claim 23 , wherein aligning the leading face of the replacement glove assembly comprises inserting a leading radial face of an outer sleeve of the replacement glove assembly into the ...

DOOR-LOCKING DEVICE FOR SELF-CLEANING HOUSEHOLD OVENS

A door-locking device for a self-cleaning oven includes a support configured to be fixed to a frame of the oven. A main slider is movable relative to the support along a longitudinal rectilinear direction, and is configured to be pushed elastically towards an extracted position and pushed by the door of the oven towards a retracted position. A locking arm is coupled to the support around an articulation axis perpendicular to the longitudinal rectilinear direction and oscillates around the articulation axis between an unlocked position and a locked position. A transmission mechanism connects the locking arm to the main slider and is arranged to swing the locking arm from the unlocked position to the locked position and vice versa via movement of the main slider from the extracted position to the retracted position, and vice versa. An electromagnetic switch includes an electromagnet that drives a movable member associated with a locking pin arranged to lock the main slider in the retracted position. 1. A door-locking device for an oven , comprising:a support configured to be fixed to a frame of the oven;a main slider movable relative to the support along a longitudinal rectilinear direction, pushed elastically towards an extracted position and configured to be pushed by the door of the oven towards a retracted position;a locking arm articulated to the support around an articulation axis perpendicular to the longitudinal rectilinear direction and oscillating around the articulation axis between an unlocked position and a locked position;a transmission mechanism which connects the locking arm to the main slider and arranged to swing the locking arm from the unlocked position to the locked position and vice versa due to the movement of the main slider from the extracted position to the retracted position, and vice versa; andan electromagnetic switch comprising an electromagnet which drives a movable member associated with a locking pin arranged to lock the main slider in ...

HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE, TURBOMACHINE CASING AND RELATED STORAGE MEDIUM

Various embodiments include a heat transfer device, a turbomachine casing and a related storage medium. In some cases, the device includes: a body having an outer surface and an inner cavity within the outer surface; at least one aperture extending through the body, the at least one aperture positioned to direct fluid from the inner cavity through the body to the outer surface; a first lip proximate a first end of the body, and a second lip proximate a second end of the body, the first lip and the second lip each extending radially outward from the outer surface relative to a direction of flow of the fluid through the inner cavity; and a plug coupled with the body, the plug for obstructing an end of the inner cavity, the plug positioned to redirect flow of the fluid from a first direction to a second, distinct direction. 1. A device comprising:a body having an outer surface and an inner cavity within the outer surface;at least one aperture extending through the body, the at least one aperture positioned to direct fluid from the inner cavity through the body to the outer surface;a first lip proximate a first end of the body and a second lip proximate a second end of the body, the first lip and the second lip each extending radially outward from the outer surface relative to a direction of flow of the fluid through the inner cavity; anda plug coupled with the body, the plug for obstructing an end of the inner cavity, the plug positioned to redirect flow of the fluid from a first direction to a second, distinct direction.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the inner cavity includes an inlet proximate the first end of the body.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plug is coupled to the second end of the body.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the second claim 3 , distinct direction of fluid flow is off-set from the first direction of fluid flow by between approximately ninety degrees and approximately one-hundred-eighty degrees.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ROBOT, CONTROL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

A robot, wherein the robot operates on the basis of a picked-up image of at least a part of a work space of the robot picked up by an image pickup section, and a transparent member is disposed between the robot and the work space of the robot. 1. A robot , whereinthe robot operates on the basis of a picked-up image of at least a part of a work space of the robot picked up by an image pickup section, and a transparent member is disposed between the robot and the work space of the robot.2. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the robot includes the image pickup section.3. The robot according to claim 2 , wherein the robot moves the image pickup section into the work space and picks up an image of at least a part of the work space.4. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the robot operates on the basis of the picked-up image obtained by picking up an image of at least a part of the work space with the image pickup section via the transparent member and a reference image.5. The robot according to claim 4 , whereinthe picked-up image is an image including a predetermined image, andthe reference image is an image including the predetermined image picked up by the image pickup section not via the transparent member.6. The robot according to claim 5 , wherein the predetermined image is an image of a marker.7. The robot according to claim 5 , wherein the predetermined image is an image of a part of the robot.8. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the image pickup section is provided outside the work space.9. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein the image pickup section is provided in the work space.10. A control device controlling the robot according to .11. A control method comprising:causing a robot to operate on the basis of a picked-up image of at least a part of a work space of the robot picked up by an image pickup section, whereina transparent member is disposed between the robot and the work space of the robot.12. The robot according to claim 2 , ...

AIR FLOW GUIDE CAP AND COMBUSTION DUCT HAVING THE SAME

An air flow guide cap for inducing an air flow into a through hole of the floor includes: an upper surface upwardly inclined relative to a horizontal plane; and a wall surface downwardly extending along edges of the upper surface except the edge adjacent to an air inlet. 1. An air flow guide cap for inducing an air flow into a through hole of a wall , the air flow guide cap comprising:an upper surface upwardly inclined relative to a horizontal plane; anda wall surface downwardly extending along edges of the upper surface except for an edge adjacent to an air inlet.2. The air flow guide cap according to claim 1 , whereina rear side of the air flow guide cap is disposed opposite the air inlet, andan edge of the rear side includes a shape of an arc.3. The air flow guide cap according to claim 2 , wherein the edge of the rear side includes a shape of a semicircle.4. The air flow guide cap according to claim 1 , wherein sides of the wall surface are inclined inwardly.5. The air flow guide cap according to claim 1 , whereina rear side of the air flow guide cap is disposed opposite the air inlet, andthe air flow guide cap includes a protrusion member that extends from the rear side.6. The air flow guide cap according to claim 2 , whereina rear side of the air flow guide cap is disposed opposite the air inlet, andthe air flow guide cap includes a protrusion member that extends from the rear side.7. The air flow guide cap according to claim 3 , whereina rear side of the air flow guide cap is disposed opposite the air inlet, andthe air flow guide cap includes a protrusion member that extends from the rear side.8. The air flow guide cap according to claim 5 , wherein the protrusion member includes a cylindrical shape.9. The air flow guide cap according to claim 6 , wherein the protrusion member includes a cylindrical shape.10. The air flow guide cap according to claim 7 , wherein the protrusion member includes a cylindrical shape.11. An apparatus for a gas turbine claim 7 , ...

CONICAL-FLAT HEAT SHIELD FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR DOME

A gas turbine engine combustor conical-flat heat shield includes an annular conical section extending upstream from and being integral with a flat section with a flat downstream facing surface which may be generally perpendicular to or canted with respect to a centerline. The flat section includes radially outer and inner edges at least one of which is circular and circumscribed about a centerline and circumferentially spaced apart clockwise and counter-clockwise radial edges having an origin on the centerline. A gas turbine engine combustor includes conical-flat heat shields in one or more circular rows arranged in a non-symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. Two or more groups (A, B, C) of the conical-flat heat shields in the circular rows may be mounted on a domeplate and one or more of the conical-flat heat shields is different in one or more of the groups (A, B, C). 1. A conical-flat heat shield for a gas turbine engine combustor , the conical-flat heat shield comprising:an annular conical section extending upstream or forward from and being integral with a substantially annular flat section of the conical-flat heat shield,the flat section including radially outer and inner edges,at least one of the outer and inner edges being circular and circumscribed about a centerline, andthe flat section including circumferentially spaced apart clockwise and counter-clockwise radial edges having an origin on the centerline.2. The conical-flat heat shield as claimed in further comprising a flat downstream facing surface of the flat section generally perpendicular to or canted at a face angle with respect to a centerline.3. The conical-flat heat shield as claimed in further comprising a cylindrical section upstream from and integral with the annular conical section.4. The conical-flat heat shield as claimed in further comprising:a transition section disposed between and integral with the annular conical section and a cylindrical section,the cylindrical section extending ...

COOLING A QUENCH APERTURE BODY OF A COMBUSTOR WALL

An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. A combustor wall of the turbine engine assembly includes a shell, a heat shield and an annular body. The annular body extends through the combustor wall. The annular body at least partially defines a quench aperture along a centerline through the combustor wall. The annular body defines a first cooling aperture fluidly coupled between a cooling cavity and the quench aperture. The cooling cavity is between the shell and the heat shield. 1. An assembly for a turbine engine , the assembly comprising:a combustor wall including a shell, a heat shield and an annular body extending through the combustor wall;wherein the annular body at least partially defines a quench aperture along a centerline through the combustor wall; andwherein the annular body defines a first cooling aperture fluidly coupled between a cooling cavity and the quench aperture, which cooling cavity is between the shell and the heat shield.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first cooling aperture is one of a plurality of first cooling apertures defined by the body claim 1 , and each of the first cooling apertures is fluidly coupled between the cooling cavity and the quench aperture.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least an outlet portion of the first cooling aperture extends substantially radially relative to a centerline of the quench aperture.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least an outlet portion of the first cooling aperture extends substantially tangentially relatively to a surface of the body that defines the quench aperture.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least an outlet portion of the first cooling aperture extends along a centerline that is acutely angled relative to a surface of the body that defines the quench aperture.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first cooling aperture extends along a substantially straight centerline.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first cooling aperture extends along a curved and ...

Machine for the aseptic filling of liquids, method for opening and method for closing an opening window in a machine for the aseptic filling of liquids

The invention relates to a machine for the aseptic filling of liquids, to a method for opening and to a method for closing an opening window in a machine for the aseptic filling of liquids having an interior chamber and having an access opening in a wall of the machine which enables access to the interior chamber, wherein the access device comprises an opening window having a movable sash and a window frame which is permanently arranged in the wall, wherein there is an inflatable seal for aseptic sealing between the sash and the window frame. The invention further relates to a method for opening and closing the opening window in the machine for the aseptic filling of liquids.

CERAMIC FOAM FLAME ARRESTOR ASSEMBLY FOR FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINET

A storage cabinet for ignitable (flammable) liquids is provided. The cabinet comprises a flame arrestor assembly having a bung, a perforated disk, a sleeve, and a ceramic filter. The storage cabinet has an inner or an outer wall, and the flame arrestor assembly sets between the inner wall and the outer wall of the cabinet. A method of using a flame arrestor assembly in a storage cabinet for ignitable (flammable) liquids is also provided. 1. A storage cabinet for flammable liquids , the storage cabinet for flammable liquids comprising:an inner wall;an outer wall; anda first flame arrestor assembly comprising a ceramic filter, the first flame arrestor assembly being positioned between the inner wall and the outer wall of the storage cabinet for flammable liquids.2. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 1 , wherein the first flame arrestor assembly further comprisesa bung;a perforated disk; anda sleeve.3. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 2 , wherein the first flame arrestor assembly further comprises a perimeter joint claim 2 , wherein the sleeve defines an opening where other components may be received claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the bung claim 2 , the perimeter joint claim 2 , the perforated disk claim 2 , and the ceramic filter of the first flame arrestor assembly are each received within the sleeve claim 2 , and wherein the perimeter joint is positioned between the ceramic filter and the perforated disk.4. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic filter comprises a ceramic foam.5. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 4 , wherein the ceramic filter comprises a ceramic foam selected from the group consisting of zirconia ceramic foam claim 4 , alumina ceramic foam claim 4 , magnesium oxide ceramic foam claim 4 , and silicon carbide ceramic foam.6. The storage cabinet for flammable liquids of claim 1 , wherein the first flame arrestor assembly is positioned so that the ceramic ...

Asynchronous combustion system

A device and method that converts the high temperature produced by combustion into a fluid volume of high pressure gas without requiring a boiler or heat exchanger. By injecting a fluid directly into a combustion system, heat energy that may otherwise be wasted is converted directly into high pressure gas.

Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe, insbesondere Gefahrstoffe, mit einem Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44), der eine Sammelöffnung für die Abfallstoffe hat, und mit einem Anschlussstück (53), das mit der Sammelöffnung zusammenwirkt und eine Einfüllöffnung zum Einfüllen der Abfallstoffe in den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) hat, wobei die Einfüllöffnung mit einer Leitung (34, 35, 36) für die Abfallstoffe in Verbindung steht. Um flüssige Abfallstoffe zuverlässig zu sammeln und zum Entsorgen ohne die Gefahr einer Kontamination einfach entnehmen zu lassen, ist die Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlussstück (53) als Schnellverschluss ausgebildet ist, der beim Anordnen des Sammelbehälters (32, 43, 44) in einer Sammelposition ein selbsttätiges Anschließen des Anschlussstückes (53) an den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) bewirkt.

Glove tightness testing system for pharmaceutical installation, has measuring units such as pressure and temperature sensors, arranged in zone of movable measuring chamber that is in interactive connection with glove

The system has a movable measuring chamber (20) that is in interactive connection with a glove (1), and a central data processing unit (15) for processing and representing data of the chamber. Measuring units such as pressure and temperature sensors (23, 24), necessary for testing tightness of the glove, are arranged in a zone of the chamber. The recorded measurement values are transmitted to the processing unit. An independent claim is also included for a process of testing tightness of gloves.

Glove-box with sealed illuminated containment

Glove chamber with illuminated sealed guard

FIELD: process engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to protective chamber with gloves to handle dangerous objects with illuminated sealed guards. Said glove chamber guard boundaries are confined, at least partially, by wall with polycarbonate wall and partition of biological protection spaced apart from definite distance from said polycarbonate wall and on its outer side. Glove chamber comprises guide illuminators and with source. Note here that said light source is located between aforesaid wall and partition. Preferably, light source is made up of fluorescent lamp. EFFECT: satisfactory illumination, limited reflections. 12 cl, 4 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 444 431 (13) C2 (51) МПК B25J 21/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2009123826/02, 20.11.2007 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.11.2007 (72) Автор(ы): ЛЕКУТР Серж (FR), КУДЬЕР Кристоф (FR) (73) Патентообладатель(и): АРЕВА НС (FR) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 23.11.2006 FR 0655059 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.12.2010 Бюл. № 36 2 4 4 4 4 3 1 (45) Опубликовано: 10.03.2012 Бюл. № 7 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 94/19922 A1, 15.09.1994. EP 2749430 A1, 05.12.1997. US 20030070404 A1, 17.04.2003. EP 0430687 A1, 05.06.1991. FR 2741745 A1, 30.05.1997. SU 1552514 A1, 10.03.1995. SU 1263528 A1, 15.10.1986. 2 4 4 4 4 3 1 R U (86) Заявка PCT: EP 2007/062585 (20.11.2007) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 23.06.2009 (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: WO 2008/061986 (29.05.2008) Адрес для переписки: 103735, Москва, ул. Ильинка, 5/2, ООО "Союзпатент", пат.пов. Ю.В.Пинчуку, рег.№ 656 (54) ПЕРЧАТОЧНАЯ КАМЕРА С ОСВЕЩЕННЫМ ГЕРМЕТИЗИРОВАННЫМ ОГРАЖДЕНИЕМ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к защитным камерам с перчатками для работы с опасными объектами с освещенными герметизированными ограждениями. Перчаточная камера выполнена с ...

一种化工产品检验用多功能储物柜

本发明公开了一种化工产品检验用多功能储物柜，包括常温柜，所述的常温柜内部的中间位置固定连接有支撑隔板，所述的常温柜内部位于支撑隔板正上方位置设置有通风遮光柜层，所述的通风遮光柜层的两侧均固定连接有双层通风遮光装置，所述的常温柜内部位于支撑隔板正下方位置设置有震荡均质防沉积柜层，所述的震荡均质防沉积柜层两侧内壁固定连接有滑动外框，所述的滑动外框的中间位置均设置有固定装置滑动固定槽。本发明涉及化工生产技术领域。该化工产品检验用多功能储物柜，实现了装置内可对多种化学试剂及化工产品进行独立的不同的存放方式，增加装置的适用范围，对各类化学试剂及化工产品进行集中存放，提高了化工产品检验的便捷性。

Apparatus for collecting liquid waste materials

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe, insbesondere Gefahrstoffe, mit einem Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44), der eine Sammelöffnung für die Abfallstoffe hat, und mit einem Anschlussstück (53), das mit der Sammelöffnung zusammenwirkt und eine Einfüllöffnung zum Einfüllen der Abfallstoffe in den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) hat, wobei die Einfüllöffnung mit einer Leitung (34, 35, 36) für die Abfallstoffe in Verbindung steht. Um flüssige Abfallstoffe zuverlässig zu sammeln und zum Entsorgen ohne die Gefahr einer Kontamination einfach entnehmen zu lassen, ist die Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlussstück (53) als Schnellverschluss ausgebildet ist, der beim Anordnen des Sammelbehälters (32, 43, 44) in einer Sammelposition ein selbsttätiges Anschließen des Anschlussstückes (53) an den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) bewirkt. The invention relates to a device for collecting liquid waste, in particular hazardous substances, with a collecting container (32, 43, 44) having a collecting opening for the waste, and with a connecting piece (53) which cooperates with the collecting opening and a filling opening for filling the waste has in the collecting container (32, 43, 44), wherein the filling opening is in communication with a line (34, 35, 36) for the waste. In order to reliably collect liquid waste and to dispose of it for disposal without the risk of contamination, the device is characterized in that the connecting piece (53) is designed as a quick closure, which in arranging the collecting container (32, 43, 44) in a Collective position causes an automatic connection of the connecting piece (53) to the collecting container (32, 43, 44).

Apparatus for collecting liquid waste materials

Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe

Vorrichtung zum Sammeln flüssiger Abfallstoffe, insbesondere Gefahrstoffe, mit einem Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44), der eine Sammelöffnung für die Abfallstoffe hat, und mit einem Anschlussstück (53), das mit der Sammelöffnung zusammenwirkt und eine Einfüllöffnung zum Einfüllen der Abfallstoffe in den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) hat, wobei die Einfüllöffnung mit einer Leitung (34, 35, 36) für die Abfallstoffe in Verbindung steht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlussstück (53) als Schnellverschluss ausgebildet ist, der beim Anordnen des Sammelbehälters (32, 43, 44) in einer Sammelposition ein selbsttätiges Anschließen des Anschlussstückes (53) an den Sammelbehälter (32, 43, 44) bewirkt.

Laboratory equipment

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Laboreinrichtung, die mit wenigstens einer Basis (3, 5), welche zumindest eine Öffnung (4) aufweist, und mit zumindest einem Sammelbehälter (1) ausgerüstet ist. Der Sammelbehälter (1) ist unter Zwischenschaltung einer oder mehrerer Medienleitungen (6, 7) mit der Öffnung (4) verbunden. Erfindungsgemäß ist wenigstens ein Adapter (9, 10; 5) zur wahlweisen Anbringung eines Auffanggefäßes (11) oder wenigstens einer Medienleitung (12) im Bereich der Öffnung (4) vorgesehen. Der Adapter (9, 10; 5) fungiert in diesem Zusammenhang als Grundbestandteil eines solchermaßen realisierten modularen Verteilsystems (8; 9, 10; 13). The subject matter of the present invention is a laboratory device which is equipped with at least one base (3, 5) which has at least one opening (4) and with at least one collecting container (1). The collecting container (1) is connected with the interposition of one or more media lines (6, 7) with the opening (4). According to the invention, at least one adapter (9, 10; 5) is provided for the selective attachment of a collecting vessel (11) or at least one media line (12) in the region of the opening (4). The adapter (9, 10, 5) functions in this context as a basic component of a modular distribution system (8, 9, 10, 13) realized in this way.

Waste bin carrier and automated receptable handling system

A novel waste bin carrier (100) is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin (200). The waste bin carrier (100) includes a frame (110) having a base (130) for receiving thereon one waste bin (200) or more. The waste bin carrier (100) also has a locking mechanism (120) movably attached to the frame (110) for releasably securing at least one waste bin (200) to the waste bin carrier (100).The locking mechanism (120) has a pusher guide (121) that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin (200).The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm (122) that connects the pusher guide (121) to the frame (110) of the waste bin carrier (100) for allowing movement of the pusher guide (121) in respect to the frame (110) between the deployed state and the released state.

Device for holding hazardous substances

Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Gefahrstoffen, mit einem Sicherheitsschrank (1), ferner mit wenigstens einem im Sicherheitsschrank (1) aufgenommenen Behälter (3), und mit einer Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) mit einer außerhalb oder wandseitig des Sicherheitsschrankes (1) angeordneten Abfüllöffnung (6), wobei die Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) die über die Abfüllöffnung (6) zugeführten Gefahrstoffe in den Behälter (3) zur dortigen Bevorratung weiterleitet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) mit einem mechanischen Zwangsverschluss (12) ausgerüstet ist, welcher bei vollem Behälter (3) einen weiteren Gefahrstoffzulauf über die Abfülleinrichtung (4, 5) und/oder einen Gefahrstoffaustritt über eine Entlüftungsbohrung (11) verhindert. Device for holding hazardous substances, with a safety cabinet (1), furthermore with at least one container (3) accommodated in the safety cabinet (1), and with a filling device (4, 5) with a filling opening arranged outside or on the wall side of the safety cabinet (1) ( 6), wherein the filling device (4, 5) forwards the hazardous substances introduced via the filling opening (6) into the container (3), characterized in that the filling device (4, 5) is equipped with a mechanical positive closure (12) is, which prevents full container (3) a further hazardous substance feed via the filling device (4, 5) and / or a hazardous substance outlet via a vent hole (11).

Device for holding hazardous substances

Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Gefahrstoffen, mit wenigstens einem in einer Sicherheitszelle (2) aufgenommenen Behälter (1), und mit einem außerhalb der Sicherheitszelle (2) vorgesehenen Trichter (5) mit Auslassstutzen (6) zur Weiterleitung der in den Trichter (5) eingefüllten Gefahrstoffe in den Behälter (1) dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zwischen einer Arbeitsposition und Wartungsposition verstellbare Trichter (5) und/oder sein Auslassstutzen (6) positionsabhängig die Sicherheitszelle (2) verriegelt oder freigibt. Device for receiving hazardous substances, comprising at least one container (1) accommodated in a safety cell (2), and a hopper (5) provided with outlet pipe (6) outside the safety cell (2) for feeding the hopper (5) into the hopper (5) Hazardous substances in the container (1), characterized in that the adjustable between a working position and maintenance hopper (5) and / or its outlet (6) depending on position, the safety cell (2) locks or releases.

Device and system for the disposal of liquid waste materials for a laboratory work station

Vorrichtung zum Entsorgen von flüssigen Abfallstoffen an einem Laborarbeitsplatz (1), mit einem Aufnahmebehälter (4) zum Aufnehmen der Abfallstoffe, der dem Laborarbeitsplatz (1) zugeordnet ist, wobei – ein Einlassanschluss (6) und ein Absauganschluss (19) vorhanden sind, – der Einlassanschluss (6) eine Abflussleitung (13) für die Abfallstoffe, sowie eine in der Abflussleitung (13) geführte Entlüftungsleitung (25a) aufweist, – die Abflussleitung (13) mit einem Ausguss (8) des Laborarbeitsplatzes (1) verbunden ist, – der Absauganschluss (19) mit einer Absaugleitung (21) verbunden ist, die sich vom Bodenbereich des Aufnahmebehälters (4) nach außen erstreckt, und – der Einlassanschluss (6) und der Absauganschluss (19) in einen gemeinsamen Anschlusskopf (18) integriert sind, der dichtend in eine Öffnung (5) des Aufnahmebehälters (4) eingesetzt ist. Device for disposing of liquid waste materials at a laboratory work station (1), with a receptacle (4) for receiving the waste materials, which is assigned to the laboratory work station (1), wherein - an inlet connection (6) and a suction connection (19) are present, The inlet connection (6) has a drain line (13) for the waste materials and a vent line (25a) guided in the drain line (13), - The drain line (13) is connected to a spout (8) of the laboratory work station (1), - The suction connection (19) is connected to a suction line (21) which extends from the bottom region of the receptacle (4) to the outside, and - The inlet connection (6) and the suction connection (19) are integrated in a common connection head (18) which is sealingly inserted into an opening (5) of the receptacle (4).

Device for extracting substances and use of such a device

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Absaugen von, insbesondere gesundheitsgefährdenden und/oder explosionsgefährdenden, Stoffen mit einem einen Innenraum (12) aufweisenden Gehäuse (11), das eine Rückwand (14), zwei einander gegenüberliegende Seitenwände (15, 16), ein Deckenelement (17) und eine Zugangsöffnung (18) aufweist und in dem ein Funktionselement (24, 25, 26, 27, 72) anordbar ist, mit einem Abluftmittel (20, 21) zum Absaugen der Stoffe aus dem Innenraum (12), und mit einem Arbeitsbereich (13) in dem Innenraum (12). Es soll eine effektivere Abführung der Schadstoffe aus dem Innenraum (12), insbesondere zur Erfüllung der strengeren EU-Normen, gewährleistet werden, wobei die Vorrichtung vielfältig einsetzbar sein muss und der Betrieb zu einem vergleichsweise geringen Energie- und/oder Kostenaufwand sowie einer geringeren Lärmbelastung führen soll. Hierzu ist die Vorrichtung gekennzeichnet durch einen Absauganschluss (30, 31, 32, 62, 73, 74), wobei das Funktionselement (24, 25, 26, 27, 72) in dem Innenraum (12) mit dem Absauganschluss (30, 31, 32, 62, 73, 74) zum Absaugen der Stoffe verbindbar ist. The invention relates to a device for aspirating, in particular health-endangering and / or explosive substances, with a housing (12) having a housing (11), a rear wall (14), two opposing side walls (15, 16), a ceiling element ( 17) and an access opening (18) and in which a functional element (24, 25, 26, 27, 72) can be arranged, with an exhaust air means (20, 21) for sucking the substances from the interior (12), and with a Work area (13) in the interior (12). It is a more effective removal of pollutants from the interior (12), in particular to meet the stricter EU standards, guaranteed, the device must be versatile and the operation of a comparatively low energy and / or cost and a lower noise pollution should lead. For this purpose, the device is characterized by a suction connection (30, 31, 32, 62, 73, 74), wherein the functional element (24, 25, 26, 27, ...

垃圾箱载体和自动化容器处理系统

提出了一种用于承载至少一个垃圾箱(200)的新颖垃圾箱载体(100)。所述垃圾箱载体(100)包括框架(110)，所述框架具有在其上接收一个或多个垃圾箱(200)的底座(130)。所述垃圾箱载体(100)还具有锁定机构(120)，所述锁定机构可移动地附接到所述框架(110)上，用于将至少一个垃圾箱(200)可释放地固定到所述垃圾箱载体(100)上。所述锁定机构(120)具有推动器引导件(121)，所述推动器引导件沿第一水平笛卡尔维度(X)延伸，以便与所述垃圾箱(200)侧向接合。所述锁定机构还具有至少一个铰接臂(122)，所述铰接臂将所述推动器引导件(121)连接到所述垃圾箱载体(100)的所述框架(110)上，以便允许所述推动器引导件(121)相对于所述框架(110)在展开状态与释放状态之间移动。

Waste bin carrier and automated receptacle handling system

A novel waste bin carrier ( 100 ) is proposed for carrying at least one waste bin ( 200 ). The waste bin carrier ( 100 ) includes a frame ( 110 ) having a base ( 130 ) for receiving thereon one waste bin ( 200 ) or more. The waste bin carrier ( 100 ) also has a locking mechanism ( 120 ) movably attached to the frame ( 110 ) for releasably securing at least one waste bin ( 200 ) to the waste bin carrier ( 100 ). The locking mechanism ( 120 ) has a pusher guide ( 121 ) that extends in a first horizontal Cartesian dimension (X) for lateral engagement with the waste bin ( 200 ). The locking mechanism also has at least one articulated arm ( 122 ) that connects the pusher guide ( 121 ) to the frame ( 110 ) of the waste bin carrier ( 100 ) for allowing movement of the pusher guide ( 121 ) in respect to the frame ( 110 ) between the deployed state and the released state.

Isolator, isolator system and method

Billet heating furnace charging control method

본 발명은 빌렛트를 가열로 내부에 장입하도록 제어하는 빌렛트 가열로 장입 제어 방법에 관한 것으로서, 빌렛트의 중량 감지가 완료되기 전에, 가열로의 장입 도어를 오픈시키는 단계, 빌렛트의 중량 감지가 완료되고 장입 도어가 완전히 오픈되면, 빌렛트를 가열로 내부에 장입시키는 단계 및 빌렛트가 가열로 내부에 장입되면, 장입 도어를 클로즈시킴과 동시에 워킹 시스템을 통한 빌렛트의 이송을 개시하는 단계를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. The present invention relates to a billet heating furnace charging control method for controlling the billet to be charged into the furnace, before the weight sensing of the billet is completed, opening the charging door of the furnace, sensing the weight of the billet Is completed and the charging door is fully open, charging the billet into the furnace and once the billet is charged into the furnace, closing the charging door and simultaneously starting the transfer of the billet through the working system. Characterized in that it comprises a. 가열로, 워킹빔, 장입 도어, 워킹빔 이송 Furnace, walking beam, charging door, walking beam transport

the wood and briquet boiler system

본 고안은 목재연탄보일러장치에 관한 것으로, 특히 종전에는 연소실내에 150장 이상 적재시키는 경우 밑불이 소실되면서 상향으로만 연소 되어 열효율이 떨어졌으나, 본 고안에서는 연소실상층부에 형성한 밀폐식 화목장입대에서 발생하는 목초가스로 인해 상향되는 화력을 하부로 유도시켜 연소실 중앙바닥의 연탄재그릴상의 연탄뿐만 아니라,좌우 밀폐공간으로 된 연탄저장고에 적재시킨 연탄까지 착화시켜 연소실내에 적재한 전체의 연탄이 착화된체 일정시간 동안 연소되는 신규 유용한 목재연탄보일러에 관한 것으로, 동종급에 비해 열효율이 30% 이상 증진되는 효과가 있도록 하여, 기존 대형급으로 150장의 연소실을 갖는 연탄보일러 한계를 넘도록 한 유용한 고안으로, 대단위 시설비닐하우스 및 축사 또는 공공장소 및 찜질방 등에 대용량의 보일러 난방을 공급하는 데 유용한 하도록 하는 목재연탄 보일러장치에 관한 것이다. 목재연탄보일러장치

Display device and driving method thereof

본 발명은 표시 장치에 관한 것이다. 본 발명의 한 실시예에 따른 표시 장치는, 발광 소자, 상기 발광 소자와 연결되어 있으며 데이터 전압에 따라 전류를 생성하는 구동 트랜지스터, 게이트 신호에 따라 상기 데이터 전압을 단속하는 스위칭 트랜지스터, 상기 데이터 전압을 저장하는 축전기, 상기 스위칭 트랜지스터와 연결되어 있으며 상기 데이터 전압을 전달하는 데이터선, 그리고 상기 스위칭 트랜지스터와 연결되어 있으며 상기 게이트 신호를 전달하는 게이트선을 포함한다. 상기 데이터 전압은, 휘도 정보에 대응하는 제1 전압, 그리고 상기 제1 전압을 보정한 제2 전압을 포함하며, 상기 제1 전압과 상기 제2 전압의 시간 평균은 일정하다. 이와 같이 하면, 누설 전류가 큰 스위칭 트랜지스터를 채용하는 경우에도 모든 화소의 누설 전류의 크기를 일정하게 함으로써 크로스토크 등을 줄일 수 있다. The present invention relates to a display device. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a display device includes a light emitting device, a driving transistor connected to the light emitting device to generate a current according to a data voltage, a switching transistor to control the data voltage according to a gate signal, and the data voltage. And a capacitor for storing, a data line connected with the switching transistor and transmitting the data voltage, and a gate line connected with the switching transistor and transmitting the gate signal. The data voltage includes a first voltage corresponding to luminance information, and a second voltage obtained by correcting the first voltage, and a time average of the first voltage and the second voltage is constant. In this way, even when a switching transistor with a large leakage current is employed, crosstalk and the like can be reduced by making the magnitude of the leakage current of all pixels constant. 표시 장치, 유기 발광 소자, 박막 트랜지스터, 축전기, 교류, 스위칭 트랜지스터, 고상 결정화, 미세결정질 Display devices, organic light emitting diodes, thin film transistors, capacitors, alternating current, switching transistors, solid state crystallization, microcrystalline

Waste liquid pool, waste liquid treatment device and sample analyzer

本申请提供一种废液池、废液处理装置以及样本分析仪。所述废液池包括本体、盖体、和第一挡板。所述本体的内部设置有用于储存废液的收容腔，底部设置有用于排出废液的排液口。所述盖体用于封闭所述本体的开口，其中，所述本体的侧壁和/或所述盖体上还设置有通气口。所述第一挡板设置于收容腔内，并位于通气口与排液口之间。所述本体的侧壁上设置有至少一个进液口，所述进液口位于所述第一挡板的下方，所述第一挡板用于阻止所述收容腔中的泡沫和/或废液进入所述通气口。该废液池能够阻止收容腔中的泡沫和/或废液进入通气口，从而能够有效地解决样本分析仪提速后带来的废液处理的可靠性问题。

data recording system for medical refrigerator

The present invention, in order to improve reliability, provides a data recording system for a medical refrigerator, comprising: a medical refrigerator including a refrigeration means provided for temperature management of reagents stored therein, and a ventilation means provided for ventilation by allowing the internal air to communicate with the outside; a first temperature sensor provided inside the medical refrigerator to measure temperature in real time; a second temperature sensor provided inside the medical refrigerator to measure temperature in real time, and dually provided separately from the first temperature sensor to determine whether the first temperature sensor is out of order; a data storage unit connected in a circuit to the first temperature sensor to store first temperature data measured by the first temperature sensor in real time, and provided in the medical refrigerator; a server unit wirelessly connected to the second temperature sensor by a method adopting any one between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to store second temperature data measured by the second temperature sensor in real time, and provided outside the medical refrigerator; and a calculation control unit controlling the refrigerating means and the ventilation means, provided to receive the first temperature data and the second temperature data for determining whether the first temperature sensor is out of order, and to perform a mutual real-time comparison operation, and power-connected to a main power source supply unit.

Lighting device for glove box

本发明公开了一种用于手套箱的照明装置，包括：灯罩，包括一端开口、另一端封闭的空心柱状体，所述灯罩的开口端安装至手套箱上的预设开口处，所述灯罩的封闭端以及灯罩主体伸入手套箱内，以封闭所述预设开口；以及LED灯珠，设于所述灯罩的空心腔体内，并能够由所述开口端放入和取出。

A high-tension insulator coupling structure for a heat exchanger in a boiler

본 발명은 보일러용 열교환기에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 고압애자의 결합의 견고성이 증대되면서 절연성이 증대되고 고전압에 의한 도어의 손상이 방지되도록 하는 보일러용 열교환기의 고압애자 결합구조에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a heat exchanger for a boiler, and more particularly, to a high pressure insulator coupling structure of a heat exchanger for a boiler to increase the insulation while preventing the damage of the door due to high voltage while increasing the tightness of the coupling of the high pressure insulator. 그 구성은 하우징의 전면으로 도어가 장착되고, 상기 도어의 외부면으로 돌설몸체가 형성되며, 상기 돌설몸체에서 상기 도어를 관통하여 설치공이 형성되고, 상기 설치공에 고압애자가 설치되는 보일러용 열교환기에 있어서; 상기 고압애자는, 상기 돌설몸체의 상면으로 재치되고 한 쌍의 통공을 갖는 단열재와, 상기 단열재를 둘러싸면서 상기 돌설몸체에 끼워지도록 둘레에 설치턱을 갖고 상기 통공에 대응되는 고정공을 가지며 상기 돌설몸체에 장착되는 설치커버와, 상기 고정공에 각각 끼워져 고정되는 한 쌍의 절연애자와, 상기 절연애자에 각각 둘러싸인 한 쌍의 전극봉으로 구성되는 것이다. The configuration is that the door is mounted to the front of the housing, the outer surface of the door is formed with a protrusion, an installation hole is formed through the door in the protrusion body, the high-pressure insulator is installed in the installation hole heat exchanger In the group; The high pressure insulator has a heat insulating material which is placed on the upper surface of the bulge body and has a pair of through holes and a fixing hole corresponding to the through hole having an installation jaw around it so as to be fitted to the bulge body while surrounding the heat insulating material. It is composed of a mounting cover mounted to the body, a pair of insulators that are fitted and fixed to the fixing hole, respectively, and a pair of electrode rods respectively surrounded by the insulators. 상기와 같은 고압애자 결합구조를 제공함으로써, 고압애자의 설치 및 결합이 용이하고, 상기 고압애자의 결합시 그 견고성이 증대되며, 상기 고압애자의 절연성이 현저히 증대되고, 고전압에 의한 도어의 손상이 방지되는 효과를 갖는다. By providing the high-voltage insulator coupling structure as described above, the installation and coupling of the high-pressure insulator is easy, the robustness of the high-voltage insulator is increased, the insulation of the high-voltage insulator is significantly ...