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An acoustic liner, comprising: a support layer that includes a set of partitioned cavities with open faces; a facing sheet operably coupled to the support layer such that the facing sheet overlies and closes the open faces; a set of perforations included in the facing sheet, and in fluid communication with cavities included in the set of cavities to form a set of acoustic resonators, wherein the acoustic liner is suitable for use in a turbine engine defining a through air flow having an axial flow path, such that at least a subset of the perforations have an axially-oriented inlet relative to the axial flow path; and the acoustic liner further comprising at least one discontinuity in the facing sheet upstream of the axially-oriented inlet, the upstream direction defined by through air flow in the turbine engine for which the acoustic liner is suitable, wherein the at least one discontinuity includes at least one riblet, wherein the axially-oriented inlet has an elongated cross section in the axial flow path direction. a support layer that includes a set of partitioned cavities with open faces; a facing sheet operably coupled to the support layer such that the facing sheet overlies and closes the open faces; a set of perforations included in the facing sheet, and in fluid communication with cavities included in the set of cavities to form a set of acoustic resonators, wherein the acoustic liner is suitable for use in a turbine engine defining a through air flow having an axial flow path, such that at least a subset of the perforations have an axially-oriented inlet relative to the axial flow path; and the acoustic liner further comprising at least one discontinuity in the facing sheet upstream of the axially-oriented inlet, the upstream direction defined by through air flow in the turbine engine for which the acoustic liner is suitable, wherein the at least one discontinuity includes at least one riblet, wherein the axially-oriented inlet has an elongated cross section in the axial flow path direction.
A fastening device, comprising: a trigger mechanism for causing the fastener device to drive a fastener into a workpiece; the trigger mechanism having a spring curl trip actuator and a trigger switch; the spring curl trip actuator configured to switch the trigger switch when at least a portion of the actuator receives an activating force; wherein the spring curl trip actuator has a contact leg which is adapted for receiving an activating force; wherein the spring curl trip actuator comprises an actuator spring curl which transitions to an actuator switch contact leg which is adapted to switch the trigger switch; the spring curl trip actuator further comprises an actuator hub from which the contact leg and actuator spring curl extend; wherein the actuator hub is pivotally mounted on an axle connected to the fastening tool characterized in that the actuator spring curl has a portion which is configured to curl radially about at least a portion of the actuator hub. a trigger mechanism for causing the fastener device to drive a fastener into a workpiece; the trigger mechanism having a spring curl trip actuator and a trigger switch;
A heating device, comprising: a heating chamber that accommodates an object to be heated; a heat-source chamber that is adjacent to the heating chamber, and that supplies hot air into the heating chamber; and a partition plate that has air intake ports and air outlet ports, and that partitions the heating chamber and the heat-source chamber, wherein the heat-source chamber is provided with a circulation fan (17A-17D) attached to a rotary shaft of a motor, and a heat source that heats air moved by the circulation fan, where by the circulation fan (17A-17D) has a main plate (33A-33D) and a plurality of vane portions (22A-22D) provided to the main plate, each of the vane portions is structured with a plurality of vane pieces (21a, 21b) forming a right angle with a plane of the main plate, in a plurality of the vane pieces, a plane of a vane piece closest to a rotation central axis of the circulation fan fixing an inlet angle and a plane of a vane piece farthest from the rotation central axis of the circulation fan fixing an outlet angle are structured with planes different from each other, characterized in that the plurality of the vane pieces of each of the vane portions of the circulation fan are each formed by a part of a cut out main plate material being bent at a right angle, and the vane pieces of each of the vane portions are formed by part of the main plate material being separately bent. a heating chamber that accommodates an object to be heated; a heat-source chamber that is adjacent to the heating chamber, and that supplies hot air into the heating chamber; and a partition plate that has air intake ports and air outlet ports, and that partitions the heating chamber and the heat-source chamber, wherein the heat-source chamber is provided with a circulation fan (17A-17D) attached to a rotary shaft of a motor, and a heat source that heats air moved by the circulation fan, where by the circulation fan (17A-17D) has a main plate (33A-33D) and a plurality of vane portions (22A-22D) provided to the main plate, each of the vane portions is structured with a plurality of vane pieces (21a, 21b) forming a right angle with a plane of the main plate, in a plurality of the vane pieces, a plane of a vane piece closest to a rotation central axis of the circulation fan fixing an inlet angle and a plane of a vane piece farthest from the rotation central axis of the circulation fan fixing an outlet angle are structured with planes different from each other, characterized in that the plurality of the vane pieces of each of the vane portions of the circulation fan are each formed by a part of a cut out main plate material being bent at a right angle, and the vane pieces of each of the vane portions are formed by part of the main plate material being separately bent.
A lifting system for work machines, comprising: a loading platform able to support operators (31, 32) and/or tools; a mobile lifting arm on which said platform is mounted; at least an activating apparatus for moving said arm; at least a first command apparatus, arranged on-board the platform and adapted to enable an operator (31, 32) to select commands, the first apparatus being able to command said activating apparatus according to commands selected by said operator (31, 32); at least a second command apparatus, separate from the platform and adapted to enable an operator to select commands, and able to command said activating apparatus according to commands selected by said operator; at least an enabling device (42, 43) provided with an interface (421, 422, 431, 432) selectable by an operator (31, 32); and a processing unit configured for enabling or disabling the command of the activating apparatus by the first or the second command apparatus, according to the selections made on said interface of the enabling device (42, 43); characterized in that said enabling device (42, 43) is located on-board said platform; the interface of the enabling device (42, 43) being adapted to enable an operator (31, 32) to select at least a first enabling condition, the processing unit comprising an enabling module configured for enabling the second command apparatus to command the activating apparatus and for disabling the first command apparatus when said first enabling condition is selected. a loading platform able to support operators (31, 32) and/or tools; a mobile lifting arm on which said platform is mounted; at least an activating apparatus for moving said arm; at least a first command apparatus, arranged on-board the platform and adapted to enable an operator (31, 32) to select commands, the first apparatus being able to command said activating apparatus according to commands selected by said operator (31, 32); at least a second command apparatus, separate from the platform and adapted to enable an operator to select commands, and able to command said activating apparatus according to commands selected by said operator; at least an enabling device (42, 43) provided with an interface (421, 422, 431, 432) selectable by an operator (31, 32); and a processing unit configured for enabling or disabling the command of the activating apparatus by the first or the second command apparatus, according to the selections made on said interface of the enabling device (42, 43); characterized in that said enabling device (42, 43) is located on-board said platform; the interface of the enabling device (42, 43) being adapted to enable an operator (31, 32) to select at least a first enabling condition, the processing unit comprising an enabling module configured for enabling the second command apparatus to command the activating apparatus and for disabling the first command apparatus when said first enabling condition is selected.
A system for scanning an aircraft from the outside for the detection of concealed threats, comprising: a scanning head comprising an X-ray source for generating an X-ray beam toward the aircraft and configured to be positioned on one side of the aircraft; a manipulator arm for maneuvering the scanning head relative to the aircraft, wherein said manipulator arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is movably connected to a vehicle for transporting the system and wherein the second end is movably connected to the scanning head; a movable detector unit comprising a detector cart, the movable detector unit comprising a first set of detectors, said detector unit being configured to be positioned on the other side of the aircraft to said scanning head and aligned with said scanning head such that the first set of detectors receive the X-rays transmitted through the aircraft; a computer system for controlling the motion of the system, wherein said computer system further comprises a memory. a scanning head comprising an X-ray source for generating an X-ray beam toward the aircraft and configured to be positioned on one side of the aircraft; a manipulator arm for maneuvering the scanning head relative to the aircraft, wherein said manipulator arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is movably connected to a vehicle for transporting the system and wherein the second end is movably connected to the scanning head; a movable detector unit comprising a detector cart, the movable detector unit comprising a first set of detectors, said detector unit being configured to be positioned on the other side of the aircraft to said scanning head and aligned with said scanning head such that the first set of detectors receive the X-rays transmitted through the aircraft; a computer system for controlling the motion of the system, wherein said computer system further comprises a memory.
Transmission mechanism, for a horological movement, intended to transmit the movements of a driving mobile to a driven mobile of the horological movement, the mechanism comprising a transmission mobile comprising a drive plate, intended to be kinematically connected to the driving mobile and to pivot about a first fixed axis of rotation in response to the movements of the driving mobile, as well as a connecting member having a flexible portion and carrying a unidirectional transmission member (18, 20) arranged to cooperate with a drive surface of an output mobile intended to be connected to the driven mobile, and to drive it when the driving mobile moves in a first direction of displacement, said connecting member comprising a base integral with said drive plate and arranged to exhibit a rotational movement along said first fixed axis of rotation, in response to the movements of the driving mobile, the transmission mechanism being so arranged that said connecting member comprises a first arm (8, 10) extending from said base and carrying said unidirectional transmission member (18, 20) at its distal end, said flexible portion being arranged on said arm (8, 10) so as to allow deformation of the latter when said connecting member is rotated. a transmission mobile comprising a drive plate, intended to be kinematically connected to the driving mobile and to pivot about a first fixed axis of rotation in response to the movements of the driving mobile, as well as a connecting member having a flexible portion and carrying a unidirectional transmission member (18, 20) arranged to cooperate with a drive surface of an output mobile intended to be connected to the driven mobile, and to drive it when the driving mobile moves in a first direction of displacement, said connecting member comprising a base integral with said drive plate and arranged to exhibit a rotational movement along said first fixed axis of rotation, in response to the movements of the driving mobile, the transmission mechanism being so arranged that said connecting member comprises a first arm (8, 10) extending from said base and carrying said unidirectional transmission member (18, 20) at its distal end, said flexible portion being arranged on said arm (8, 10) so as to allow deformation of the latter when said connecting member is rotated.
A noise attenuation assembly comprising: a first plate, a second plate and a third plate spaced apart from each other, the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate adapted to be disposed in a fluid passageway of a noise attenuator; a first set of support rods coupled between the first plate and the second plate; and a second set of support rods extending between and coupled to only the second plate and the third plate, the support rods of the second set aligned along respective axes offset from the support rods of the first set. a first plate, a second plate and a third plate spaced apart from each other, the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate adapted to be disposed in a fluid passageway of a noise attenuator; a first set of support rods coupled between the first plate and the second plate; and a second set of support rods extending between and coupled to only the second plate and the third plate, the support rods of the second set aligned along respective axes offset from the support rods of the first set.
A method of inhibiting asphaltene precipitation and/or deposition in a hydrocarbon comprising adding to the hydrocarbon a polyester asphaltene dispersing agent wherein the hydrocarbon comprises 25 to 50 ppm of the polyester asphaltene dispersing agent, and wherein the polyester asphaltene dispersing agent is obtainable by reacting an alk(en)yl substituted succinic anhydride wherein the average number of succinic groups per alk(en)yl group is less than 2.0, with at least one polyol, wherein the alk(en)yl substituted succinic anhydride is a highly reactive polyisobutylene succinic anhydride having a high vinylidene content characterized by a concentration of terminal double bonds greater than 70%, and wherein the polyol is sorbitol and wherein the molar ratio of alk(en)yl substituted succinic anhydride reacted with polyol to form the polyester asphaltene dispersing agent is in the range 1.1 to 4:1.
A retainer adapted for catching ejected cartridge cases from shotguns, said retainer comprising: - a base adapted for being mounted on a shotgun; - an elongate member adapted for being releasably fastened to said base; - a core of one or more magnets; characterized in that the retainer further comprises a cover adapted for covering said core of one or more magnets; and that the elongate member is adapted for being positioned substantially parallel to the barrel of said shotgun; wherein the core comprises a plurality of permanent magnets arranged to form a relatively weak magnetic field on a first side of the elongate member, and a relatively strong magnetic field on the second opposite side of the elongate member, and wherein the relatively strong magnetic field is facing away from the base. - a base adapted for being mounted on a shotgun; - an elongate member adapted for being releasably fastened to said base; - a core of one or more magnets; characterized in that the retainer further comprises a cover adapted for covering said core of one or more magnets; and that the elongate member is adapted for being positioned substantially parallel to the barrel of said shotgun; wherein the core comprises a plurality of permanent magnets arranged to form a relatively weak magnetic field on a first side of the elongate member, and a relatively strong magnetic field on the second opposite side of the elongate member, and wherein the relatively strong magnetic field is facing away from the base.
A method of manufacturing a container consisting of a substantially stiff outer container and readily deformable inner bag of thermoplastic plastic materials, which do not form a weld connection with one another, with a container opening and holes in the outer container, through which a pressure balance occurs in the gap between the inner bag and the outer container, wherein a preform consisting of at least two tubes is coextruded and is arranged between the open halves of a blow mold and the blow mold is closed when the preform has the length necessary for the manufacture of the container, wherein excess material in the base region of the container to be manufactured is squeezed out and a web is formed from welded material of the outer container, in which the welded base seam of the inner bag is clamped and held in the axial direction and the preform is inflated by a pressure medium into engagement with the wall of the blow mold and is removed from the blow mold, whereafter holes are formed in the wall of the outer container, the inner bag is detached from the wall of the outer container and again applied to it, characterized in that a respective hole is formed in the wall of the outer container at diametrically opposed positions, which lie on the intersection line of a plane defined by the base seam and the longitudinal axis of the container with the container wall and that a pin-shaped tool presses the inner bag through the holes by a predetermined distance back from the wall of the outer container and thus detaches it from the wall, whereafter a pressure medium, preferably compressed air, is introduced into the gap between the inner bag and the outer container, which detaches the inner bag from the wall of the outer container.
A device for neutralizing ectoparasites, comprising a container containing a neutralizing freezing medium, preferably an aerosol cooling medium, in particular preferably an aerosol of a mixture of isohexadecane, isopropyl myristate and cooling medium, preferably 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, a body, in which the container is located, and which comprises a terminal front wall with a discharge opening located on the axis of the outlet of the container and a terminal rear wall, a body end part in a form of a convex shell element that encloses the discharge opening of the terminal front wall on the external side of this wall and comprises an exhaust opening located on the axis of the discharge opening of the terminal front wall at a distance from this discharge opening and at least one vent opening, characterized in that the terminal rear wall of the body comprises an actuating element provided with a lock (225, 26), wherein the terminal rear wall is a separate individual element connected to the body by means of detachable connection means, preferably with resistance connection means or catching connection means (222, 25), that enable rotating the terminal rear wall relative to the body around the longitudinal axis of the body, wherein the locking status of said lock (225, 26) is determined by the angular orientation of the terminal rear wall relative to the body. a container containing a neutralizing freezing medium, preferably an aerosol cooling medium, in particular preferably an aerosol of a mixture of isohexadecane, isopropyl myristate and cooling medium, preferably 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, a body, in which the container is located, and which comprises a terminal front wall with a discharge opening located on the axis of the outlet of the container and a terminal rear wall, a body end part in a form of a convex shell element that encloses the discharge opening of the terminal front wall on the external side of this wall and comprises an exhaust opening located on the axis of the discharge opening of the terminal front wall at a distance from this discharge opening and at least one vent opening, characterized in that the terminal rear wall of the body comprises an actuating element provided with a lock (225, 26), wherein the terminal rear wall is a separate individual element connected to the body by means of detachable connection means, preferably with resistance connection means or catching connection means (222, 25), that enable rotating the terminal rear wall relative to the body around the longitudinal axis of the body, wherein the locking status of said lock (225, 26) is determined by the angular orientation of the terminal rear wall relative to the body.
A device (100; 400) configured to produce colors on demand, the device comprising: an inspection tool configured to capture the color; a plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428), each one of the plurality of ink reservoirs configured to hold a different color ink; an ink supply system (126; 300; 400) fluidly connected to the plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428), the ink supply system (126; 300; 400) being configured to receive ink from the plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428) and including a heating mechanism being configured to control the color of thermochromic ink disposed therein, the heating mechanism being an electric wire wrapped around respective chambers of a plurality of chambers or disposed in respective supply channels (214; 314) of a plurality of supply channels, each chamber or supply channel corresponding to a respective ink reservoir (128; 328; 428) of the plurality of ink reservoirs; a mixing chamber (130; 330) fluidly connected to the ink supply system (126; 300; 400) and being configured to mix the ink received from the ink supply system (126; 300; 400); and a control unit operatively connected to the plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428), the ink supply system (126; 300; 400) and the inspection tool for controllably reproducing and dispersing the color captured by the inspection tool. an inspection tool configured to capture the color; a plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428), each one of the plurality of ink reservoirs configured to hold a different color ink; an ink supply system (126; 300; 400) fluidly connected to the plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428), the ink supply system (126; 300; 400) being configured to receive ink from the plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428) and including a heating mechanism being configured to control the color of thermochromic ink disposed therein, the heating mechanism being an electric wire wrapped around respective chambers of a plurality of chambers or disposed in respective supply channels (214; 314) of a plurality of supply channels, each chamber or supply channel corresponding to a respective ink reservoir (128; 328; 428) of the plurality of ink reservoirs; a mixing chamber (130; 330) fluidly connected to the ink supply system (126; 300; 400) and being configured to mix the ink received from the ink supply system (126; 300; 400); and a control unit operatively connected to the plurality of ink reservoirs (128; 328; 428), the ink supply system (126; 300; 400) and the inspection tool for controllably reproducing and dispersing the color captured by the inspection tool.
A method of monitoring a semiconductor device which includes a transistor as part of a power device, comprising determining the resistance R dson between the drain and the source of the transistor when the transistor is in an ON state, and comparing this against an expected value, R dsonexp and determining that there is a fault as a result of said comparison, characterised wherein the temperature T real of the device is measured or estimated and used to determine a value of the expected value R dsonexp.