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Surgical implants in the nature of medical textiles comprising artificial materials, namely, implantable polymeric and metallic textiles for use in cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurovascular and general surgeries; medical textiles comprising artificial materials sold as integral components of medical implants comprised of artificial materials, namely, woven, knitted and braided polymeric, resorbable and metallic textile structures; Textile components in the nature of medical textiles sold as integral components of gastroscopes, cannulae, catheters, medical guidewires, surgical apparatus and instruments, suture needles, suture materials, suture thread, stents, surgical implants comprised of artificial materials for use in the fields of interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, interventional neurology, general surgery, hernia repair, wound repair and management, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue repair, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, urology, women's health and robotic surgery Manufacturing services, namely, custom manufacturing of medical device parts and components to the order and/or specification of others; custom manufacturing and fabrication of medical device components and medical textile materials for others; contract manufacturing of medical devices, implantable medical devices and components; processing of medical device components, namely, components of medical and surgical implants, electrocardiographs, gastroscopes, cannulae, catheters, medical guidewires, surgical apparatus and instruments, suture needles, suture materials, suture thread and stents; treatment of medical textile materials by cloth cutting and heat setting; textile warping, namely, warping of yarns for use in weaving and knitting machinery; textile braiding, knitting, and weaving, namely, braiding, knitting, and weaving of high performance fiber textiles for medical devices
The disclosure provides a sling including a sleeve, a first eye formed by a first splice, and a second eye formed by a second splice. The sleeve includes braided strands and has a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion between. The sleeve also defines a hollow inner volume. The first splice is made by the first end portion extending into and along part of the hollow inner volume proximate the first eye. The second splice is made by the second end portion extending into and along part of the hollow inner volume proximate the second eye. A hollow load bearing portion is defined in the intermediate portion between the first splice and the second splice.
The invention provides for a pocketed anchor for post-tensioned concrete reinforcement. The anchor includes a body having a flange portion with a front and rear surface, a button portion extending from the rear surface, and a nose portion extending from the front surface. The anchor also includes a tapered bore that extends through the nose, flange, and button portions. The bore can receive a wedge that cams against the bore to clamp down on a tendon. The front surface of the flange has at least two planar surfaces that are parallel to the bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. One of the planar surfaces is recessed relative to the other such that the recessed surface is closer to the load bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. The two planar surfaces define a pocket on the anchor, where mounting holes may be located.
A braided rope includes a plurality of braided strands comprising twisted yarns. Each of the twisted yams includes a blend of first fibers and second fibers. The first fibers are high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibers and the second fibers may be lyotropic polymer filaments, thermotropic polymer filaments, or polyphenylene benzobisoxazole fibers. The first fibers can have a creep rate of no more than 3.0 x 10-8percent per second at 20°C while subjected to a stress of 5.0 grams/dtex. The first fibers can have a creep rate of no more than 1.0 x 10-7 percent per second at 20°C while subjected to a stress of 7.5 grams/dtex.
A rope strand includes a set of first fibers arranged in an interior of the rope strand and forming a portion of an exterior of the rope strand and a set of second fibers arranged among the set of first fibers on the exterior of the rope strand. The set of first fibers have a first coefficient of static friction against a steel and the set of second fibers have a second coefficient of static friction against the steel, where the second coefficient of static friction is greater than the first coefficient of static friction. The set of first fibers and the set of second fibers extend continuously along a length of and between opposite ends of the rope strand.
A method for manufacturing a rope structure comprising providing, around a first roller and a second roller, a loop including a plurality of twisted strands. The method further comprising feeding a plurality of body strands onto the loop, feeding including, with the plurality of body strands connected to the loop, moving the loop about the first roller and the second roller to cause the body strands to lay and be twisted on the plurality of twisted strands.
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Torque wrench handles (Terms too vague in the opinion of the
International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common
Regulations); torque wrench safety devices, namely, washers
and torque locks (Terms too vague in the opinion of the
International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common
Regulations); torque wrench accessories (Terms too vague in
the opinion of the International Bureau – Rule 13 (2) (b) of
the Common Regulations). Electronic devices to validate and calibrate torque
wrenches.
A braided rope structure includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first segment includes first strands braided into a first braid pattern. The second segment has a third end coupled to the second end. The second segment has the first strands braided into a second braid pattern different than the first braid pattern. The first strands extend continuously along the first segment and the second segment.
A clamp assembly includes a clamp member and a clip. The clamp member includes a body and an aperture. The body includes an end portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm and second arm each extend from the end portion. The first arm and second arm are laterally spaced apart from one another to form an opening positioned therebetween. The opening extends along an axis. The aperture extends through the first arm and the second arm in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the opening. The aperture is positioned proximate ends of the first arm and the second arm on an opposite side of the opening relative to the end portion. The clip includes a clip body extending partially about the opening axis and securing the clamp member against axial movement relative to the plunger.
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
A coupler may include a first chuck, the first chuck including an outer surface and first external threads and a second chuck, the second chuck including an outer surface and second external threads having a reverse orientation relative to the first external threads. The coupler may also include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end, the first end secured to the first chuck, the second end secured to the second chuck, the first end including first internal threads engaging the first external threads, the second end including second internal threads engaging the second external threads.
E04C 5/02 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings of low bending resistance, i.e. of essentially one-or two-dimensional extent
E04C 5/16 - Auxiliary parts for reinforcements, e.g. connectors, spacers, stirrups
A coupler may include a first chuck, the first chuck including an outer surface and first external threads and a second chuck, the second chuck including an outer surface and second external threads having a reverse orientation relative to the first external threads. The coupler may also include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end, the first end secured to the first chuck, the second end secured to the second chuck, the first end including first internal threads engaging the first external threads, the second end including second internal threads engaging the second external threads.
A coupler for connecting first and second tendons may comprise a body including first and second ends, a passageway therethrough and an access port; first and second wedges each configured to receive an end of the first and second tendons, respectively, each of the wedges being positioned in the passageway and oriented so as to resist withdrawal from the coupler of a tendon received therein; and first and second pistons positioned within the passageway proximate the first and second wedges, respectively; wherein the first and second pistons define a pressure chamber therebetween; wherein the pressure chamber is in fluid communication with the access port; and wherein the first and second pistons are configured to bear on the first and second wedges, respectively, and urge the first and second wedges apart in response to pressure in the pressure chamber.
A coupler for connecting first and second tendons may comprise a body including first and second ends, a passageway therethrough and an access port; first and second wedges each configured to receive an end of the first and second tendons, respectively, each of the wedges being positioned in the passageway and oriented so as to resist withdrawal from the coupler of a tendon received therein; and first and second pistons positioned within the passageway proximate the first and second wedges, respectively; wherein the first and second pistons define a pressure chamber therebetween; wherein the pressure chamber is in fluid communication with the access port; and wherein the first and second pistons are configured to bear on the first and second wedges, respectively, and urge the first and second wedges apart in response to pressure in the pressure chamber.
E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
E04C 5/16 - Auxiliary parts for reinforcements, e.g. connectors, spacers, stirrups
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
F16B 7/02 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections with conical parts
F16G 11/04 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps of grommet-thimble type
An anchor assembly for use with a tensioning strand includes an anchor body including a bore therethrough, the bore configured to receive the strand therethrough, an inner surface of the bore including a frustoconical wedge-receiving cavity, at least one frustoconical wedge including a strand-engaging inner surface and an anchor body engaging outer surface, the wedge being at least partially received in the wedge-receiving cavity, an encapsulating layer at least partially surrounding the anchor body, and a wedge retention disk mechanically coupled to the anchor body and positioned so as to prevent the wedge from fully exiting the wedge-receiving cavity. The wedge retention disk may be spaced apart from the anchor body such that the wedge can move axially with respect to the anchor body between a seated position in which the wedge engages the wedge-receiving cavity and an unseated position in which the wedge engages the wedge retention disk.
A method for forming a concrete anchor may comprise the steps of providing an anchor body, at least partially encapsulating the anchor body in a sealing cover, providing at least one tubular member, engaging an end surface of the tubular member against a surface of the sealing cover so as to weld the member to the sealing cover.
B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
An anchor assembly for use with a tensioning strand includes an anchor body including a bore therethrough, the bore configured to receive the strand therethrough, an inner surface of the bore including a frustoconical wedge-receiving cavity, at least one frustoconical wedge including a strand-engaging inner surface and an anchor body engaging outer surface, the wedge being at least partially received in the wedge-receiving cavity, an encapsulating layer at least partially surrounding the anchor body, and a wedge retention disk mechanically coupled to the anchor body and positioned so as to prevent the wedge from fully exiting the wedge-receiving cavity. The wedge retention disk may be spaced apart from the anchor body such that the wedge can move axially with respect to the anchor body between a seated position in which the wedge engages the wedge-receiving cavity and an unseated position in which the wedge engages the wedge retention disk.
E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
F16G 11/04 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps of grommet-thimble type
A method for forming a concrete anchor may comprise the steps of providing an anchor body, at least partially encapsulating the anchor body in a sealing cover, providing at least one tubular member, engaging an end surface of the tubular member against a surface of the sealing cover so as to weld the member to the sealing cover.
A piston and piston rod assembly for a linear actuator is manufactured by a friction welding method. The piston rod comprises a flash portion formed by a narrowed portion with a flash surface formed by an end face. The piston comprises a flash chamber formed by a centrally positioned recess. In the friction welding method the flash portion is inserted into the flash chamber and a relative rotation and an axial pressure in between the piston rod and the piston is carried out such that the flash surface joins to the chamber bottom. Advantageously, a clean welding step is provided which step allows a prior placement of a seal assembly around the piston rod. The seal assembly including a wiper, seal ring and a gland can be placed around the piston rod before the clean welding step is carried out.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
B62D 33/067 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other tiltable
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Remote operated latch assembly and lifting hook with such an assembly
A lifting hook (14) provided with a remotely operated safety latch (12), wherein remote operation is used to both open and close the latch. The latch can be magnetically held (36) in the open position to connect and disconnect the load from the hook. Furthermore, an indicator (42) can be provided to indicate when the latch is latched and unlatched. The latch can be operated with lines with a first line (62) controlling one direction of movement of the latch and a second line (64) controlling a second direction of movement of the latch.
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medical apparatus, devices and instruments, namely, diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes, electrocardiographs, gastroscopes, cannulae, catheters, medical guidewires, surgical apparatus and instruments, suture needles, suture materials, suture thread, heart pacemakers, stents, surgical implants comprising of artificial materials for use in the fields of interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, interventional neurology, general surgery, hernia repair, wound repair and management, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue repair, otolaryngology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology, and women's health; medical textiles composed of artificial materials, namely, implantable polymeric and metallic textiles for use in cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurovascular and general surgeries; medical textiles composed of artificial materials for use in medical implants, namely, woven, non-woven, knitted and braided polymeric, resorbable and metallic textile structures manufacturing services, namely, custom manufacturing of parts and components for use in medical devices to the order and/or specification of others; custom manufacturing and fabrication services of medical components and materials for others; custom manufacturing of medical devices, medical instruments, implantable medical devices and components; processing of medical components; treatment of medical materials by cloth cutting, heat setting treatment of textiles; laser scribing of surgical and medical equipment, metal treating and tempering, and the warping of yarns for use in weaving and knitting machinery; braiding, knitting, and weaving of high performance fiber textiles for medical devices
A pump may generally include a frame including a reservoir. The reservoir stores a hydraulic fluid. The pump may also include a motor assembly supported by the frame and a pump assembly operably driven by the motor assembly. The pump assembly is in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to dispense the hydraulic fluid out of the frame. The pump assembly includes a first piston and a second piston, wherein the first piston dispenses hydraulic fluid out of the frame between a first pressure and a second pressure greater than the first pressure, and the second piston dispenses hydraulic fluid out of the frame between the first pressure and a third pressure, the third pressure being greater than the second pressure.
A cover is provided for sealing a concrete anchor including a flange and a bore extending through the flange. The bore defines an axis and the flange has a first side and a second side. The cover includes a first cover portion for covering a portion of the anchor proximate the first side of the flange, a second cover portion for covering a portion of the anchor proximate the second side of the flange, and a latch coupling the first cover portion and the second cover portion together with the anchor disposed between the latch.
A self-contained pump system for supplying pressurized fluid to a remote actuator includes a handle portion adapted to be grasped by a user. The pump sytem also includes a brushless DC motor and a battery that has a nominal voltage of at least 60 V. The battery is operable to supply power to the motor. A 3-stage pump assembly is driven by the motor and operable to discharge hydraulic fluid that has a pressure and a flow rate.
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
F04B 35/04 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for the means being electric
Vehicle door operating system (1) comprising a hydraulic actuating circuit (100) and an emergency circuit (200). The actuating circuit (100) comprises a double acting hydraulic cylinder as a door actuator for driving a door mechanism (19). The emergency circuit comprises a by-pass conduit (201) including an emergency valve (210). The emergency valve can be opened by manually operating a relief valve (227) which causes a depressurising of a single acting pneumatic cylinder (220) which is operatively connected to the emergency valve (210). Further, the emergency circuit (200) comprises a hydraulically actable reset cylinder (230) including a pneumatic pump chamber (233) for resetting the system to an operational state after an occurrence of an emergency situation.
A lifting hook (14) provided with a remotely operated safety latch (12), wherein remote operation is used to both open and close the latch. The latch can be magnetically held (36) in the open position to connect and disconnect the load from the hook. Furthermore, an indicator (42) can be provided to indicate when the latch is latched and unlatched. The latch can be operated with lines with a first line (62) controlling one direction of movement of the latch and a second line (64) controlling a second direction of movement of the latch.
A clutch assembly for selectively connecting a drive shaft of an agricultural implement to a gearbox of an individual row unit on the implement. The clutch assembly may include an inner member for connection to the drive shaft, an outer member selectively powered by the inner member via clutch components, and a coupler connecting the outer member to the gearbox. The coupler may be adapted to connect to the outer member in a manner allowing axial and/or radial misalignment between the outer member and the gear box.
F16D 43/202 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure of the ratchet type
F16D 7/04 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type
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Concrete tendon gripping and sealing apparatus and method
Methods and devices for sealing and/or gripping concrete strengthening tendons. Some embodiments provide a method of forming a seal between an encapsulated anchor and a sheath of a tendon engaging the encapsulated anchor. Other embodiments provide a splice for forming a seal around a discontinuity in the sheath of a concrete tensioning tendon. Some embodiments provide a seal assembly for forming a seal between a tubular extension and a sheath of a tendon to protect an exposed portion of the tendon contained within the tubular extension. Some embodiments also provide a method of forming a fluid tight seal between tubular extension and a sheath of a tendon, while other embodiments provide a method of gripping the sheath of a tendon with a tubular extension to prevent the sheath from moving relative to the extension.
A rope, a system and a method for measuring one or more properties of a rope. A property evaluation system for ropes can be deployed for a number of different applications including, but not limited to, moving lines, e.g., crane or winch and static lines, e.g., mooring lines, stays, etc., to evaluate physical properties of the ropes and, in some cases, to help evaluate structural health of the ropes. A sheave assembly (10) may transmit a signal into a rope (14) to measure at least one property of the rope. At least one sensor (25) may be coupled to or assembled in the rope to measure at least one property of the rope.
An engagement assembly between a drive shaft and a driven shaft for a vehicle, a power take-off coupling, a method of engaging a drive shaft and a driven shaft, an articulated drive shaft assembly, a universal joint and a coupler assembly. The engagement assembly may include a drive shaft including first splines having respective tapered ends; and a driven shaft including second splines having respective tapered ends tapering. The tapered ends may facilitate engagement and alignment of the first splines and the second splines. A universal joint may include a locking assembly to selectively hold the driven shaft and the shaft in an orientation during connection. A coupler assembly may be adjustable between a locked condition, in which the drive shaft is locked to the driven shaft, and an unlocked condition, and may include first indicia indicative of a locked condition, and second indicia indicative of an unlocked condition.
F16D 3/38 - Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slideably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another
36.
PUMP UNIT WITH INTEGRATED PISTON PUMP AND ELECTRIC MOTOR
Automotive hydraulic actuating system (21) for actuating a movable vehicle part, like a roof part or a wheel suspension. The actuating system comprises a pump unit (26). The pump unit comprises a piston pump (4) which has a pump rotor (46) and an electric motor (3) which has a motor rotor (31). The pump rotor (46) and motor rotor (31) are incorporated into a single common rotor (6). The rotor (6) is a one piece item. The rotor (6) is positioned inside a pump chamber (264) around a pump stator (42) of the piston pump. The pump stator provides a full support to the common rotor (6). Advantageously, without a separate motor stator, the pump unit has a more compact configuration. Additionally, the pump unit has an improved dynamic performance which contributes to a silent and reliable operation at a high rotational speed.
F04C 2/344 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group or and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the inner member
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AUTOMOTIVE HYDRAULIC ACTUATING SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE PART INCLUDING A COMPACT PUMP UNIT
Automotive hydraulic actuating system 21 for operating a vehicle part, like a sunroof, spoiler, boot lid, convertible roof etc. The actuating system comprises a pump unit 26 with a compact configuration. The pump unit comprises a piston pump 4 which has a rotor 46 including pistons 41 and an eccentric ring 48 which is positioned around the rotor at an adjustable eccentricity E. The eccentric ring is adjustable by a ring actuator 5. The ring actuator comprises an actuator 51 which is in an axial direction positioned aside the eccentric ring. The actuator 51 is positioned opposite and end face of the eccentric ring and engages the eccentric ring at a position within an outer ring contour 4821. The positioning of the actuator contributes to the compact configuration which advantageously allows an installation at a narrow mounting space, like in a chassis compartment close to a movable vehicle part.
F04C 2/344 - Rotary-piston machines or pumps having the characteristics covered by two or more of groups , , , or having the characteristics covered by one of these groups together with some other type of movement between co-operating members having the movement defined in group or and relative reciprocation between the co-operating members with vanes reciprocating with respect to the inner member
F04C 14/22 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, machines, pumps or pumping installations characterised by varying the volume of the working chamber by changing the eccentricity between cooperating members
A system for mechanically transmitting power from a common rotational drive shaft of a seeding implement to a geared outer periphery of a seed meter. The system includes a first transmission that connects to common rotational drive shaft, a flexible drive shaft coupled to the first transmission, and a second transmission coupled to the opposite end of the flexible drive shaft. A clutch assembly connects to a flexible drive shaft assembly to selectively allow power to be transmitted from the first transmission to the second transmission. The second transmission connects to the periphery of the seed meter. The seed plate of the seed meter includes a circumferential gear along a periphery to be driven by the second transmission.
An insert, a motion-transmitting mechanism and a method of operating a motion-transmitting mechanism. The insert may include an insert body receivable in a bore, the insert body having an outer surface at least partially engageable in a driving relationship with a bore surface, the insert body defining an insert bore operable to receive a shaft in a driving relationship, torque transmission between the shaft and the motion-transmitting member through the insert body causing a portion of the insert body to compress toward the shaft.
F16D 3/38 - Hooke's joints or other joints with an equivalent intermediate member to which each coupling part is pivotally or slideably connected with a single intermediate member with trunnions or bearings arranged on two axes perpendicular to one another
A synthetic load transfer assembly. The assembly generally includes a load portion connectable to a connection point (e.g., a shackle) of a load, a first lifting portion connectable to a first lifting device (e.g., a crane of a vessel, a winch of a production system, etc.), and a second lifting portion connectable to a second lifting device (e.g., another crane of the vessel, a crane of another vessel, another winch of the production system, etc.). Load bearing portions connect the load portion to the respective lifting portions. The portions are formed of one or more synthetic materials.
A jack including a first fluid actuator (228) having a first barrel (260) and a first piston (270) slidably received in the first barrel (260). The first piston extends relative to the first barrel in a first direction. The jack further includes at least one second fluid actuator (232) coupled to the first fluid actuator. Each second fluid actuator has a second barrel and a second piston slidably received in the second barrel. The second piston extends from the second barrel in a second direction opposite the first direction.
A fluid pump system includes a housing, a motor, a fan, and a fluid conduit. The housing includes a wall having a first end and a second end, and the housing defining a first axis extending between the first end and the second end. The wall extends at least partially around the first axis and at least partially encloses a chamber. The motor is at least partially positioned within the chamber. The fan is positioned proximate the first end, and the fan generates air flow through the chamber. The fluid conduit is configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir, and at least a portion of the fluid conduit is positioned within the chamber.
The invention provides for a pocketed anchor for post-tensioned concrete reinforcement. The anchor includes a body having a flange portion with a front and rear surface, a button portion extending from the rear surface, and a nose portion extending from the front surface. The anchor also includes a tapered bore that extends through the nose, flange, and button portions. The bore can receive a wedge that cams against the bore to clamp down on a tendon. The front surface of the flange has at least two planar surfaces that are parallel to the bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. One of the planar surfaces is recessed relative to the other such that the recessed surface is closer to the load bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. The two planar surfaces define a pocket on the anchor, where mounting holes may be located.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
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CONCRETE TENDON GRIPPING AND SEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD
Methods and devices for sealing and/or gripping concrete strengthening tendons. Some embodiments provide a method of forming a seal between an encapsulated anchor and a sheath of a tendon engaging the encapsulated anchor. Other embodiments provide a splice for forming a seal around a discontinuity in the sheath of a concrete tensioning tendon. Some embodiments provide a seal assembly for forming a seal between a tubular extension and a sheath of a tendon to protect an exposed portion of the tendon contained within the tubular extension. Some embodiments also provide a method of forming a fluid tight seal between tubular extension and a sheath of a tendon, while other embodiments provide a method of gripping the sheath of a tendon with a tubular extension to prevent the sheath from moving relative to the extension.
A wheel assembly and a bin sweep system. The system may include a sweep auger for moving granules, and a wheel assembly including a rim and a tire disposed on the rim, the rim defining an interior radially inward of an inner circumference of the rim, and a cycloidal drive disposed in the interior of the rim. The cycloidal drive may include an input shaft, a drive gear having first gearing features and being eccentrically mounted on the input shaft, a stationary drive plate, and second gearing features coupled to the rim, the first gearing features engaging the second gearing features to drive the rim and wheel at a reduced speed relative to the input shaft.
F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear
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Non-contact signal propagation property evaluation of synthetic fiber rope
A non-contact evaluation system for evaluating a rope. The system including a transducer and a processor. The transducer is spaced apart from the rope. The transducer configured to output an ultrasonic wave in a transverse direction towards a longitudinal location of the rope, such that at least a portion of the ultrasonic wave passes around a perimeter of the rope, receive the portion of the ultrasonic wave, convert the portion of the ultrasonic wave to a signal, and output the signal. The processor configured to receive the signal, and evaluate the rope based on the signal.
G01F 19/00 - Calibrated capacity measures for fluids or fluent solid material, e.g. measuring cups
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/44 - Processing the detected response signal
A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C-shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of die back portion, At least one oilier tether can engage the sling.
A synchronous lifting or lowering system with hydraulic cylinders controlled by parallel-connected lift valves having two fluid passages. Hydraulic fluid for extending or retracting the actuators is delivered by a hydraulic supply system alternating between the two passages. Each time the supply circuit alternates passages, a fixed volume of hydraulic fluid is transferred during lifting or received during lowering by the respective lift or lowering valves to or from the cylinders causing the rods to lift or lower a proportionate amount. All of the rods extend during advancement or retract during lowering by approximately the same increment each time the supply circuit alternates passages. Because the rods all extend or retract the same increment each cycle, the load is lifted or lowered evenly and the need for height sensors or transducers is eliminated.
A tow kit is disclosed having a thimble slider engaged with a plurality of tethers. The thimble slider may have a generally C- shaped body with a back portion and opposing end portions. The thimble slider may also have a channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions, and an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to the back portion to define two portions. A tether can engage the channel to equally distribute weight applied to the two ends of the tether. A sling can engage the inner surface of the back portion. At least one other tether can engage the sling.
An activation frame for use by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to activate a subsea pipeline compression activated repair connector having no independent means of activation. The activation frame includes hydraulics and a control for the ROV to actuate the hydraulics. During installation, the hydraulics on the frame activate the pipe repair connector and form a seal between the connector and the pipe. The hydraulics, along with the frame, are separated from the connector after activation and returned to the surface.
A lift system 10 includes a cylinder 58 having an end surface, a threaded member 76 supported for movement with a piston 80, and a nut 50 threadedly engaging the threaded member and selectively engageable with the end surface. Engagement of the nut and the end surface limits axial movement of the piston relative to the cylinder in at least one direction. A drive mechanism rotates the nut relative to the threaded member, and a control valve controls movement of the piston relative to the cylinder. A drive control mechanism controls operation of the drive mechanism and rotation of the nut. A nut sensor 264, 268 senses a portion of the nut. The nut sensor is in communication with at least one of the control valve and the drive control mechanism. When the nut sensor detects a portion of the nut, the control valve stops movement of the piston or the drive control mechanism stops rotation of the nut.
A pipe connector for connecting pipes in a pipeline. The connector may include an outer body defining a cavity; a gripping ring supported in the cavity, the gripping ring defining a gap to allow the gripping ring to decrease in diameter to engage one of the pipes; and an end nut defining a nut bore receiving the gripping ring, a nut engagement surface extending into the nut bore and being engageable with the gripping ring, the end nut being configured to move axially inwardly relative to the outer body to compress and cause at least the first gripping ring to engage the one of the pipes.
Hydraulic pump unit (1) comprising a pump (2), a reservoir (3), multiple line connectors (99) and at least one valve seat (40) and a main body (5) including a channel system (50) having duct ends (502) which define multiple ports (52) in a common port face (51). The port face (51) of the main body (5) is a planar face of an outer surface of the main body (5). The pump unit comprises a function plate (6) which comprises a slotted passageway (60). The function plate (6) is placed to the port face (51) such that the slotted passageway (60) mates with at least two ports (52) to define a flow path in between these ports (52). An end body (9) sandwiches the function plate (6) between the port face (51) of the main body (5) and the end body (9) itself.
F04C 15/06 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systemsFluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
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A synthetic load transfer assembly. The assembly generally includes a load portion connectable to a connection point (e.g., a shackle) of a load, a first lifting portion connectable to a first lifting device (e.g., a crane of a vessel, a winch of a production system, etc.), and a second lifting portion connectable to a second lifting device (e.g., another crane of the vessel, a crane of another vessel, another winch of the production system, etc.). Load bearing portions connect the load portion to the respective lifting portions. The portions are formed of one or more synthetic materials.
A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12×12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.
D07B 1/04 - Ropes built-up from fibrous or filamentary material, e.g. of vegetable origin, of animal origin, regenerated cellulose, plastics with a core of fibres or filaments arranged parallel to the centre line
A braided rope (10) includes a plurality of primary strands (12), and each of the primary strands (12) includes a plurality of fibers (16) which have a first coefficient of friction with itself. The rope (10) also includes a secondary strand resp. a core (14) surrounded by the plurality of primary strands (12). The secondary strand resp. core (14) includes a structurally-stable, non-flowable, material having a second coefficient of friction with the fibers (16) of the primary strands, wherein the second coefficient of friction is lower than the first coefficient of friction. The rope (10) may be of 12 x 12 braided construction and includes a core (14) for its length. The rope has reduced internal wear and therefore a longer service life and improved friction properties compared to braided ropes with a core, lubricated with flowable material. A method of constructing the rope is disclosed, too.
A pocketformer includes a pocketformer body having a tapered exterior surface. The exterior surface has at least one portion along a length thereof of substantially constant diameter. The pocketformer body has a feature for engaging an anchor base in a concrete structure prior to pouring concrete and a grout ring having a substantially constant inner diameter substantially equal in diameter to the at least one portion. The grout ring has an exterior surface shaped to cause retention of the grout ring in set concrete.
B28B 23/04 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members the elements being stressed
A hydraulic cylinder assembly, a sensor assembly for a cylinder assembly and methods of assembling and operating a cylinder assembly. The cylinder assembly may include a housing; a ram slidably mounted in the housing; and a sensor assembly mounted between the housing and the ram and operable to sense a side load. The sensor assembly may be incorporated into a bearing. In some constructions, the sensor assembly may include a capacitive sensor. In some constructions, the sensor assembly may include a piezoelectric sensor.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A spliced rope apparatus and a method of forming the same are disclosed. The apparatus has a first rope including a first plurality of strands and a second rope including a second plurality of strands. The apparatus also has a splice connecting the ropes and defined by the first and second pluralities of strands. The splice has a spiral section including a first pair having strands of the first plurality of strands that are positioned proximate each other. The first pair extends helically and the strands of the first pair together pass under a plurality of picks defined by the second plurality of strands and together pass over a remainder of the second plurality of strands. The splice also has a tuck section in which at least some of the first plurality of strands extend longitudinally to pass under and over sequential picks defined by the second plurality of strands.
A non-contact evaluation system for evaluating a synthetic rope. The system includes a first transducer, a second transducer, and a processor. The first transducer is located at a first position and configured to convert a first electrical signal into a wave directed toward the synthetic rope under test. The wave has characteristics such that at least of a portion of the wave passes around a perimeter of the synthetic rope. The second transducer is located at a second position opposite the first position and radially aligned with the first transducer. The second transducer is also configured to receive and convert the portion of the wave into a second electrical signal. The processor is configured to determine a structural health measure of the synthetic rope based on the second electrical signal.
G01F 19/00 - Calibrated capacity measures for fluids or fluent solid material, e.g. measuring cups
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A wheel assembly and a bin sweep system. The system may include a sweep auger for moving granules, and a wheel assembly including a rim and a tire disposed on the rim, the rim defining an interior radially inward of an inner circumference of the rim, and a cycloidal drive disposed in the interior of the rim. The cycloidal drive may include an input shaft, a drive gear having first gearing features and being eccentrically mounted on the input shaft, a stationary drive plate, and second gearing features coupled to the rim, the first gearing features engaging the second gearing features to drive the rim and wheel at a reduced speed relative to the input shaft.
A wheel assembly and a bin sweep system. The system may include a sweep auger for moving granules, and a wheel assembly including a rim and a tire disposed on the rim, the rim defining an interior radially inward of an inner circumference of the rim, and a cycloidal drive disposed in the interior of the rim. The cycloidal drive may include an input shaft, a drive gear having first gearing features and being eccentrically mounted on the input shaft, a stationary drive plate, and second gearing features coupled to the rim, the first gearing features engaging the second gearing features to drive the rim and wheel at a reduced speed relative to the input shaft.
A connector assembly and methods of mounting the assembly. The assembly may include an activator defining a bore for passage of the pipe therethrough, the activator being activated to cause at least a portion of a gripping segment to grip the outer surface of the pipe and to cause a compression seal to be compressed and form a seal with the pipe; and a locking mechanism operable to hold an activated condition of the activator relative to the pipe. The activator may include a hydraulic activator including a housing defining a channel, and a ram supported in the channel for axial movement, hydraulic fluid being introduced into the channel to axially move the ram to cause the portion of a gripping segment to grip an outer surface of the pipe and to cause the compression seal to be compressed and form a seal with the pipe.
A sling and methods of assembling a sling. The sling may include tape formed of a high modulus polymer. The tape may be arranged in a plurality of layers. Each layer has a centerline, and the centerline of each layer and a centerline of the sling may be substantially aligned.
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Construction elements made of metal used in concrete and other anchoring systems, namely, wedges, anchors, chucks, donuts, couplers and pocket formers Construction elements not made of metal used in anchoring systems, namely, anchors Custom manufacturing of strand process equipment, material handling equipment, post-tension equipment and cabling; injection molding of plastics for others; machining of parts for others
An end seal assembly configured to seal with a pipe. The seal assembly may include a cylindrical finned insert including an insert portion to be received in the pipe and a base portion at least partially facing the end face of the pipe, the insert portion having at least one annular fin extending radially outwardly, a pocket being formed between the at least one annular fin and the base portion, the at least one annular fin being deformable against the inner surface of the pipe; and a malleable annular end seal positioned near the pocket, the end seal being axially compressed between the base portion and the end face of the pipe and flowing around the end face to the inner surface of the pipe and into the pocket to inhibit fluid from passing from the inner surface of the pipe to the end face of the pipe.
A housing assembly, a hydraulic cylinder assembly and manufacturing and assembly methods. The housing assembly may include a housing with an outer wall extending along and about an axis; and an interior wall at least partially defining a tube to receive the piston, and a container for hydraulic fluid for operating the cylinder assembly. A modular hydraulic cylinder assembly may include a housing assembly with a housing defining a tube having a first diameter and extending along an axis, and a cylindrical tube selectively insertable into the tube and having a second diameter; a first piston having the first diameter; and a second piston having a second diameter. In a first configuration, the first piston is insertable into the tube, and, in a second configuration, the cylindrical tube is insertable into the tube and the second piston is insertable into the cylindrical tube.
A wedge for a concrete post-tension reinforcement anchorage system is shaped such that the compressive force on the tendon after tensioning of the anchorage system is substantially evenly distributed over a length of the outer surface of the tendon that is engaged by the internal surface of the wedge. The external surface of the wedge may have a first section with a first taper angle and a second section with a second taper angle, the second taper angle being larger than the first taper angle. The internal surface of the wedge may have a first section with a first taper angle and a second section with a second taper angle, the second taper angle being greater than the first taper angle. An anchor with a bore with two taper angles and tooth profiles of threading patterns on the internal surface of the wedge are also disclosed.
A synchronous lifting or lowering system with hydraulic cylinders controlled by parallel- connected lift valves having two fluid passages. Hydraulic fluid for extending or retracting the actuators is delivered by a hydraulic supply system alternating between the two passages. Each time the supply circuit alternates passages, a fixed volume of hydraulic fluid is transferred during lifting or received during lowering by the respective lift or lowering valves to or from the cylinders causing the rods to lift or lower a proportionate amount. All of the rods extend during advancement or retract during lowering by approximately the same increment each time the supply circuit alternates passages. Because the rods all extend or retract the same increment each cycle, the load is lifted or lowered evenly and the need for height sensors or transducers is eliminated.
A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12 x 12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.
D07B 1/04 - Ropes built-up from fibrous or filamentary material, e.g. of vegetable origin, of animal origin, regenerated cellulose, plastics with a core of fibres or filaments arranged parallel to the centre line
A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12×12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.
D07B 1/04 - Ropes built-up from fibrous or filamentary material, e.g. of vegetable origin, of animal origin, regenerated cellulose, plastics with a core of fibres or filaments arranged parallel to the centre line
A wedge for a concrete post-tension reinforcement anchorage system is shaped such that the compressive force on the tendon after tensioning of the anchorage system is substantially evenly distributed over a length of the outer surface of the tendon that is engaged by the internal surface of the wedge. The external surface of the wedge may have a first section with a first taper angle and a second section with a second taper angle, the second taper angle being larger than the first taper angle. The internal surface of the wedge may have a first section with a first taper angle and a second section with a second taper angle, the second taper angle being greater than the first taper angle. An anchor with a bore with two taper angles and tooth profiles of threading patterns on the internal surface of the wedge are also disclosed.
A workholding fixture assembly includes a fixture plate configured to operate in cooperation with one or more corresponding workholding cylinders. The workholding cylinders may have distinct form factors that may be operabiy seated in corresponding receptacles formed in the fixture plate. At least one receptacle may define a form factor having a narrower portion spaced apart from a work surface of the fixture plate, and the respective workholding cylinder has an exterior form factor that is compatible with the receptacle. The fixture plate may include multiple fluid passageways formed therein that intersect with the receptacles to form a first set of ports located at a first distance from a reference plane and a second set of ports located at a second, distinct distance from the same reference plane.
A high voltage/high current air break switch, the switch including a support frame and a blade pivotally supported by the support frame, so as to be pivotable relative to the support frame. The blade includes a load interrupter between a blade support and the distal end of the blade. And a method of operating an air break electrical switch with a swinging blade mounted on a support and having blade contacts brought into and out of engagement with a terminal with terminal contacts, and a load interrupter with contacts in a vacuum bottle, the method steps comprising turning the support to move the blade relative to the terminal, then turning the support to move the vacuum bottle electrical contacts and to move the blade contacts relative to the terminal contacts.
An apparatus for transmitting power from a drive shaft (24) to a seed meter shaft of a seed metering device includes a transmission (26). A transmission housing (28) has a first housing section (30) and an identical second housing section (30). The first housing section (30) and the second housing section (30) together define a first internal passageway (44) and a second internal passageway (50). The transmission further includes a first transmission element (46) rotatably supported by the first housing section (30) and the second housing section (30) in the first internal passageway (44). The first transmission element (46) connects to one of the drive shaft (24) and the seed meter shaft. The transmission further includes a second transmission element (54) rotatably supported by the first housing section (30) and the second housing section (30) in the second internal passageway (50). The second transmission element (54) engages the first transmission element (46) and connects to the other of the drive shaft (24) and the seed meter shaft.
A transmission assembly (30) for a string trimmer (10) includes a liner (32) having a composite of polymer and glass-filled polymer localized adjacent to the passageway (52) of the liner that receives a power- transmitting flexible shaft (56). The outside surface of the liner is free of glass particles.
A01D 34/90 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters specially adapted for particular purposes for carrying by the operator
F16C 1/06 - Flexible shaftsMechanical means for transmitting movement in a flexible sheathing for conveying rotary movements with guiding-sheathing, tube, or box
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A socket assembly for turning a fastener with a wrench has ball mechanisms that normally engage with sides of the fastener and that can be deactivated out of engagement with the fastener by turning a collar of the socket assembly. The socket includes a socket body having a fastener receiving opening sized and shaped to engage the fastener so as to drive the fastener rotationally. At least one ball opening is provided in the fastener receiving opening adjacent the fastener when the fastener is received in the opening. A ball is provided capable of partially protruding from the ball opening with the socket in an engaged state. A ball taper insert cams against the ball to push the ball into the ball opening. A spring biases the ball taper insert so as to urge the ball into the ball opening to engage the fastener.
B25B 23/10 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for holding or positioning screw or nut prior to or during its rotation using mechanical gripping means
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Metalworking machines; machine tools; milling machines and tools; drilling machines and tools; boring machines and tools; slitting machines and tools; cutting machines and tools; pipe cutting machines and tools; grinding machines and tools; tapping machines and tools; line stopping machines and tools; machines and tools for journal turning; machines and tools for flange facing; machines and tools for spot facing magnetic base drills; orbital milling machines and tools; two-axis milling machines and tools; three-axis milling machines and tools; machines and tools for hot tapping; machines and tools for cold tapping; machines and tools for double hold drilling; bevelling machines and tools; band saws; ball grinding machines and tools; external grinding machines and tools; internal grinding machines and tools; machines and tools for thread cutting; machines and tools for threading; machines and tools for turning; machines and tools for machining stationary work pieces with a rotating cutting tool; machines for generating hydraulic power. Assembly, maintenance, repair and rental of machines and machine tools; assembly, maintenance, repair and rental of machines and tools for milling, drilling, boring, slitting, cutting, grinding, tapping, hot tapping, line stopping, pipe cutting, bevelling, journal turning, thread cutting, turning, spot facing or flange facing; assembly, maintenance and repair of machines for generating hydraulic power. Custom manufacture of machine tools and metalworking machines; custom manufacture of machines and machine tools for milling, drilling, boring, slitting, cutting, grinding, tapping, hot tapping, line stopping, pipe cutting, bevelling, journal turning, thread cutting, turning, spot facing or flange facing; rental of machines for generating hydraulic power. Education and training services; education and training services relating to machine tools and metal working machines; education and training services relating to machines and machine tools for milling, drilling, boring, slitting, cutting, grinding, tapping, hot tapping, line stopping, pipe cutting, bevelling, journal turning, thread cutting, turning, spot facing or flange facing. Engineering services; design of machines and machine tools; scientific and technological services relating to machines and machine tools; engineering services relating to machine and machine tool design.
A spliced rope apparatus and a method of forming the same are disclosed. The apparatus has a first rope including a first plurality of strands and a second rope including a second plurality of strands. The apparatus also has a splice connecting the ropes and defined by the first and second pluralities of strands. The splice has a spiral section including a first pair having strands of the first plurality of strands that are positioned proximate each other. The first pair extends helically and the strands of the first pair together pass under a plurality of picks defined by the second plurality of strands and together pass over a remainder of the second plurality of strands. The splice also has a tuck section in which at least some of the first plurality of strands extend longitudinally to pass under and over sequential picks defined by the second plurality of strands.
An apparatus for transmitting oceanographic data includes a mooring cable having a data transmission cable configured to transmit the oceanographic data. A reinforcement layer surrounds the data transmission cable, and a protective outer jacket surrounds the reinforcement layer. The mooring cable has sections of different densities to provide the mooring cable with an inverse catenary shape. These sections include a first section defined by the data transmission cable, the reinforcement layer, and the protective outer jacket. A second section configured to sink in sea water transitions to the first section and is defined by the reinforcement layer and the protective outer jacket. A third section transitions to the second section and is defined by the reinforcement layer. A fourth section configured to float in sea water transitions to the third section and is defined by the reinforcement layer.
An apparatus is disclosed for transmitting power from a drive shaft to a seed meter shaft of a seed metering device. The apparatus includes a transmission having a transmission housing and an input rotatably supported by the transmission housing. The input engages a coupling driven by the drive shaft such that the coupling drivingly engages the input. The transmission further includes an output rotatably supported by the transmission housing. The output is driven by the input and configured to drive the seed meter shaft. The transmission further includes an adjustment element rotatably supported by the housing and connected to the input. The adjustment element is manually rotatable to rotate the input and the output and thereby adjust an angular position of the seed meter shaft relative to the drive shaft.
A system for transmitting power from a drive shaft to a seed meter shaft of a seeder is disclosed. The system comprises a first transmission that connects to one of the drive shaft and the seed meter shaft. The first transmission also connects to a clutch assembly. The clutch assembly connects to a flexible drive shaft assembly, and the flexible drive shaft assembly connects to a second transmission. The second transmission connects to the other of the drive shaft and the seed meter shaft. The clutch assembly is detachable from the first transmission and the flexible drive shaft assembly and the flexible drive shaft assembly is directly connectable to the first transmission.
A synchronous lifting system with single-rod, single-acting hydraulic cylinders controlled by parallel-connected lift valves having two fluid passages. Hydraulic fluid for extending the actuators is delivered by a hydraulic supply system alternating between the two passages. Each time the supply circuit alternates passages, a fixed volume of hydraulic fluid is transferred by the lift valves to the cylinders causing the rods to lift a proportionate amount. All of the rods extend by approximately the same increment each time the supply circuit alternates passages. Because the rods all extend the same increment each cycle, the load is lifted evenly and the need for height sensors or transducers is eliminated.
The invention provides for a pocketed anchor for post-tensioned concrete reinforcement. The anchor includes a body having a flange portion with a front and rear surface, a button portion extending from the rear surface, and a nose portion extending from the front surface. The anchor also includes a tapered bore that extends through the nose, flange, and button portions. The bore can receive a wedge that cams against the bore to clamp down on a tendon. The front surface of the flange has at least two planar surfaces that are parallel to the bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. One of the planar surfaces is recessed relative to the other such that the recessed surface is closer to the load bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. The two planar surfaces define a pocket on the anchor, where mounting holes may be located.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
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A barrier cable anchor rail assembly is disclosed. The assembly is adapted to be encapsulated in a concrete column and engage a plurality of cables to provide a barrier between successive columns of concrete. The assembly includes a first rail member and a plurality of threaded connectors. The threaded connectors are adapted to be engaged by a chuck that includes cable grippers adapted to engage one of the cables. The threaded connectors can be attached to the first rail member in the same orientation with a predetermined spacing between the central axis of the plurality of threaded connectors. The first rail member maintains the orientation and predetermined spacing of the threaded connectors and provides support to the concrete column in which it is encapsulated. A barrier cable assembly adapted to form a barrier between a first concrete column and a second concrete column is also disclosed.
Marine shell door comprising a framework including a door plate. The framework provides a skeleton structure to reinforce the shell door. Typically, the framework includes a plurality of compartments. The marine shell door is improved in that it further comprises at least one hydraulic actuator unit (10) for operating said shell door itself and/or at least one shell door component. The hydraulic actuator unit comprises a hydraulic actuator (11) and an actuator pump (15) which is dedicated to said hydraulic actuator for operating said hydraulic actuator. The actuator pump has an electrical motor (151) and a pump housing (152) for supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic actuator to operate the shell door. Advantageously, the installation of the shell door on board of a ship is improved. The shell door has no long stainless steel fluid conduits which are difficult to mount during installation and vulnerable to damages in operation.
B63B 19/197 - Hatch covers foldable actuated by fluid pressure
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply.
An electrical switch includes a pivotally supported blade, a toggle mechanism, and an operating mechanism. The operating mechanism is drivable in a first direction to pivot the blade about a first axis and toward a closed blade position. When pivoting toward the closed blade position, the toggle mechanism inhibits the blade from pivoting about a second axis. Upon reaching the closed blade position, continued motion of the operating mechanism in the first direction causes the toggle mechanism to pivot the blade about the second axis toward a closed contact position. In the closed contact position, the blade contacts at least one blade contact to electrically connect the blade and a first electrical terminal.
H01H 31/28 - Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means with movable contact that remains electrically connected to one line in open position of switch with angularly-movable contact
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER POSITION SENSING AND LOCKING SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
The invention provides for a hydraulic cylinder position sensing and locking system that automatically maintains the position of a lock nut (36) that engages a plunger (16) on a hydraulic actuator such that if hydraulic pressure is lost, the lock nut prevents retraction of the plunger into the hydraulic cylinder (14). The hydraulic cylinder position sensing and locking system also provides for a position sensing feature that allows for the calculation of the axial stroke position of the plunger based on rotary movement of the lock nut. In addition, the invention provides for a synchronous hydraulic cylinder position sensing and locking system and methods of using both the hydraulic cylinder position sensing and locking system as well as the synchronous hydraulic cylinder position sensing and locking system.
A tool module for a machining apparatus including a rotatable portion. The tool module includes at least one adjustment clamp supported by the rotatable portion. A module base is supported by the at least one adjustment clamp and defines a linear movement track. A tool slide is configured to support a cutting tool and is movable along the linear movement track. The at least one adjustment clamp is movable from a release position to a locking position and vice versa, and in both the release position and the locking position the at least one adjustment clamp is connected to the rotatable portion. In the release position the at least one adjustment clamp permits the module base to translate relative thereto, and in the locking position the at least one adjustment clamp engages the module base to inhibit the module base from moving relative thereto.
A marine vessel arresting device includes a vessel arresting guard having an upper rope and a lower rope connected by a plurality of transverse ropes. A towable spreader connects to the upper rope and the lower rope such that the upper rope and the lower rope are spaced apart. The towable spreader is configured to connect to a towing marine vessel such that the spreader tows the vessel arresting guard in an entanglement configuration. In the entanglement configuration, the upper rope is at or near a surface of the body of water and the lower rope is spaced below the surface. The upper rope, the lower rope, and the plurality of transverse ropes are thereby configured to entangle running gear of a hostile marine vessel.
A marine vessel arresting device for deployment in a body of water includes an upper vessel arresting guard having a plurality of upper ropes connected to define a plurality of generally rectangular upper openings. The device further includes a lower vessel arresting guard having a plurality of lower ropes connected to define a plurality of generally rectangular lower openings. A plurality of floats is supported between the upper vessel arresting guard and the lower vessel arresting guard. The device further includes a plurality of guard supports and ballast. The plurality of floats, the plurality of supports, and the ballast are configured to hold substantially all portions of the upper vessel arresting guard above the surface in a generally upright orientation and substantially all portions of the lower vessel arresting guard below the surface in a generally upright orientation.
A power train for a light vehicle includes a transmission having a rotatable output shaft. The power train further includes a differential having a rotatable input shaft that drives at least one ground engaging wheel. A semi-flexible shaft includes a first set of wires wound in a first direction and a second set of wires surrounding the first set of wires. The second set of wires is wound in a second direction opposite the first direction. A proximal end of the wires connects to the output shaft and a distal end of the wires connects to the input shaft such that the transmission is in driving engagement with the differential to drive the ground engaging wheel.
A non-contact signal propagation property evaluation system for ropes can be deployed for a number of different applications including, but not limited to, moving lines, e.g., crane or winch and static lines, e.g., mooring lines, stays, etc., to evaluate physical properties of the ropes and, in some cases, to help evaluate structural health of the ropes. The system includes a first transducer for generating ultrasonic waves, a second transducer for receiving ultrasonic waves propagated transversely through and around the rope, and a processor executing computer readable code to determine acoustic propagation properties of the rope.
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G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
Improved devices and methods for tensioning a fastener connecting adjacent components. The device includes an adapter having a tapered threaded surface configured to engage a tapered threaded surface of the fastener and/or a clamshell including a rotatable member that supports one or more tensioners.
A cable anchor has ball surfaces that permit misalignment between the cable and a stem of the anchor, and a fitting that permits the introduction of a corrosion inhibitor to the interior of the anchor.
The invention provides for a pocketed anchor for post-tensioned concrete reinforcement. The anchor includes a body having a flange portion with a front and rear surface, a button portion extending from the rear surface, and a nose portion extending from the front surface. The anchor also includes a tapered bore that extends through the nose, flange, and button portions. The bore can receive a wedge that cams against the bore to clamp down on a tendon. The front surface of the flange has at least two planar surfaces that are parallel to the bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. One of the planar surfaces is recessed relative to the other such that the recessed surface is closer to the load bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. The two planar surfaces define a pocket on the anchor, where mounting holes may be located.
The invention provides for a pocketed anchor for post-tensioned concrete reinforcement. The anchor includes a body having a flange portion with a front and rear surface, a button portion extending from the rear surface, and a nose portion extending from the front surface. The anchor also includes a tapered bore that extends through the nose, flange, and button portions. The bore can receive a wedge that cams against the bore to clamp down on a tendon. The front surface of the flange has at least two planar surfaces that are parallel to the bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. One of the planar surfaces is recessed relative to the other such that the recessed surface is closer to the load bearing surface on the rear surface of the anchor. The two planar surfaces define a pocket on the anchor, where mounting holes may be located.
A fastener wrenching apparatus for applying a torque to a fastener includes a reaction support having a head and a foot opposite the head. The foot engages a distal end of the fastener such that the distal end of the fastener is rotatably fixed thereto. A torquing device is supported by the reaction support. The torquing device includes a housing and an output rotatably supported by the housing. The output is disposed proximate the head of the reaction support and rotatably fixedly connects to a proximal end of the fastener. The output rotates the proximal end of the fastener relative to the reaction support and the distal end of the fastener to apply the torque to the fastener. A lock mechanism releasably fixes the reaction support and the torquing device relative to one another.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Construction elements made of metal used in concrete and
other anchoring systems, namely wedges, anchors, anchor
heads, chucks, and couplers. Power-operated hydraulic cable lifting jacks, and cable
stressing jacks.
