摘要:
A storage tank apparatus is described which comprises an above-ground storage tank having a first, lowermost bottom, a second bottom joined to the walls of the storage tank above the first, lowermost bottom and defining a space between the first and second bottoms, structural support means placed in the space between the first and second bottoms for supporting the second bottom above the first bottom, and a plurality of sampling ports spaced about the perimeter of the storage tank and permitting access to the space between the first and second bottoms and to the avenues for fluid communication provided therethrough by the structural support means. Processes for detecting leaks and avenues for leaks of materials placed in the storage tanks of such apparatus are also described.
摘要:
In a disc assembly for a vehicle disc brake, the assembly comprises a rotor, with brake rings secured to one or both of a pair of opposite faces of the rotor by bolts passing through clearance openings in the rotor. Each brake ring comprises at least two segments, with clearances provided between adjacent radial ends of the segments. The segments are coupled by pivotal links, and a single pivotal connection is provided between each segment and the rotor. The pivotal connection is located to one side of a radius of the disc bisecting the segment, and the segments, links, and pivotal connections are constructed and arranged to maintain the disc assembly in balance irrespective of centrifugal, shock, or expansive forces.
摘要:
An overload protector for a telephone set or other telecommunications terminal comprises an electrical component having DC continuity and DC resistance mounted by leads on a circuit board, the leads soldered to the conductor pattern. On application of an overload, the component heats up to a level at which sufficient heat travels along the leads to melt the solder. Usually both leads become unsoldered. One or both leads part from the conductor pattern under the effect of gravity; under the effect of a compression spring on one or both leads and held in compression between component and circuit board; or a combination of both. A convenient component is a carbon block resistor, in the Tip or Ring line. A heat insulating member can be positioned around the component. The insulating member can be a sleeve loosely fitting over the resistor and retaining heat in the resistor, or a coating or layer directly on the component.
摘要:
An overload protector for a telephone set or other telecommunications terminal comprises an electrical component having DC continuity and DC resistance mounted by leads on a circuit board, the leads soldered to the conductor pattern. A compression spring is positioned on each lead, held in compression between component and circuit board. An insulating member fits around the component. In application of an overload, the component heats up to a level at which sufficient heat travels down the leads to melt the solder. Usually both leads become unsoldered. A convenient component is a carbon block resistor, in the Tip or Ring line. The insulating member would be a sleeve loosely fitting over the resistor and retaining heat in the resistor.
摘要:
A data terminal utilizes a time division multiplexer to monitor traffic on up to 8000 input lines in banks of 1000 lines and converts the information in each bank from parallel to serial form as 1000 serial 112 bit parallel words, records the various kinds of event count data and usage time duration for each input line, and under interrogation by a control center transmits the accumulated data.The terminal has up to eight serial synchronously operating memory banks, one for each bank of 1000 lines, each memory bank containing an accumulating memory which counts the events as they occur and a passive memory which upon command receives data from the accumulating memory. The condition of each line is examined continuously cyclically to determine the presence or absence of specifically different particular events and the durations of such events. The accumulated data is usable directly for billing purposes when the apparatus is used to monitor telephone subscriber lines.A processing verifier generates test signals and processes them through the apparatus to determine the functional accuracy of the apparatus, and generates an alarm when a malfunction is detected.
摘要:
A device comprising a substantially vertical post member that can be adjusted longitudinally within a fin box and remain vertical, riding adjustably in a longitudinally oriented slot and thereby protrudes from the bottom of a standard fin box customarily installed in personal watercraft such as a surfboard, sailboard, paddleboard, and the like. The securable end of a removable fin is dropped over the post and held in place by a nut, clip, hook, or clamp.
摘要:
A cable-television usage system that enables subscribers to be charged based upon their actual usage of the cable channels offered. The system is compatible with current cable equipment and methods. It can be installed outside of the subscribers dwelling and it is capable of determining usage for multiple sets and various cable configurations including converter boxes. Channel usage is monitored using the local oscillator tuning circuit that tunes the channel for the subscriber's set. An unique switching design permits the carrier frequency to be acurately measured by briefly disconnecting the cable from the set. An electronic switching arrangement enables the measurement to be made during a random manner corresponding to one pixel's time on the TV screen. The invention also permits polling of subscriber's television preferences without any effort required by the subscribers.
摘要:
The present invention provides a disc for a disc brake, the disc comprising two annular members arranged coaxially with respect to each other and joined together by generally radially extending vanes and pillars, which project from a central web located between the annular members. The vanes extend for part of the radial extent of the annular members, and the pillars are located in a region not occupied by the vanes and preferably radially beyond the vanes. Power absorption and noise generation is reduced considerably as a result of the reduced vane overall diameter, as compared to a disc of like diameter with the conventional long radial vanes. However, the desired cooling is maintained due to the surface area presented by the combination of shorter vanes and pillars.