摘要:
Methods and apparatus for foundation systems generally include a vertical support, a horizontal support configured to couple to the vertical support, and a composite material configured to couple to the horizontal support. The vertical support may be configured to resist fluctuation in soil elevation. The composite material may comprise a block material and a fibrous material.
摘要:
Methods and apparatus for supporting a slab on a surface material according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with coupling a vertical support to the slab and removing a portion of the surface material from below the slab to form a void. A supplemental support is placed in the void between the surface material and the slab. The vertical support is removed from the slab.
摘要:
A system for monitoring coal flow through a coal delivery tube in a blast furnace fuel injection system is disclosed, which system automatically actuates a purge cycle for clearing accumulations of coal from a coal lance when a temperature drop indicative of an imminent blockage is detected. A method of controlling the purge system is also disclosed.
摘要:
A system for removing slag from a boiler includes a laser, a targeting system, and a computer system for controlling the operation of the laser and targeting system. Preferably, the laser includes chemicals contained in a mixing pre-chamber. A pump connects to the pre-chamber, and an iodine laser diode connects to the pump. The laser unit also has a power source, cooling system, and a raw beam laser. The targeting system is driven by targeting software and includes an optical targeting system. Preferably, the system also includes a mobile trailer with a computer control room, a main laser operating unit, and a portable optical targeting system connected to the laser unit. Fiber optic cable connects the targeting system and the laser. The online deslagging method includes transporting and setting-up the system, relaying set-up information, feeding targeting information, activating and operating the laser to remove slag from within the boiler.
摘要:
An electrical connection and interlock circuit system (20) operates between a battery (14) and a drive motor (16) of a vehicle electric drive. Circuit system (20) includes a connection circuit (22) having first and second connectors (24) and (26) for energizing the drive motor (16) by the battery (14) and also includes an interlock circuit (28) that operates to electrically disconnect the connection circuit when either connector is in a partially connected position. The circuit system (20) also includes a power connector housing (46) at which the second connector (26) is located along with a third connector (66) that is connected to the drive motor (16), and a mechanical interlock (66) prevents disconnection of the third connector until after the second connector is disconnected so that there is no power at the third connector during its connection or disconnection.
摘要:
The improved connector box assembly of the present invention includes mating male and female connectors, each of which is insulated in a novel manner to prevent manual touching, especially of the male probe during electrical connection, and also to prevent manual touching of the electrically live female conductor when not engaged with the male connector element. The female electrical receptacle is recessed within elongated neck-like electrical insulation means for disposition over one end of the female electrical receptacle and to permit relatively snug entry thereinto of the male electrical probe. The female electrical receptacle is a substantial distance front the orifice of the elongated neck means of such insulation. The female electrical receptacle electrical insulating structure is contained within an insulative housing which mates with an insulative structure at the base of the male electrical probes and which serves as an insulative collar extending a substantial distance along the shaft of the male electrical probes to mate with the female electrical receptacle electrical insulation means.
摘要:
A parking brake apparatus for use in a motor vehicle, mounted on a floor member which operatively connects a hand-operated brake actuator to a wheel brake is disclosed. The parking brake apparatus comprises a link member for reversing and transmitting an input force from the brake actuator to an output force on a cable linkage. The apparatus allows a hand operated parking brake actuator to be used in a vehicle with a cable linkage routed into the front of the actuator rather than into the rear of the actuator.
摘要:
Joint maker for the assembly of two or more pieces of stock about common interconnecting members. The joint maker includes a plurality of configured arms about common interconnecting members for either assembling stock at a right angle, or at other angles with respect to each other, whether there are two or more pieces of stock. The joint maker includes angularly inwardly extending cleats which extend from the arms, and arms extending from a common interconnecting member. Each of the cleats have an inwardly extending member.
摘要:
A tire inflator includes a pressure vessel filled with non-flammable compressed gas. A tubular valve housing is secured within the inflator outlet and includes radial ports opening to the bore of the housing and located adjacent an outer apertured end wall. A tubular valve body is slidable within the housing bore and includes a conventional tire valve. The inner ends of the housing and valve body each include a slightly raised rib in concentric relationship. A rupturable diaphragm secured to the ribs locates the valve body relative to the housing and seals the space therebetween. Over pressure in the vessel ruptures the diaphragm between the valve body and housing and moves the valve body outwardly into engagement with the end wall of the housing. The pressure fluid within the pressure vessel escapes to atmosphere through the space between the valve body and housing and through the radial ports.