Abstract:
The invention relates to a spindle intended to be assembled with a slider, to form a linear actuator, which transforms rotational movement of either the spindle or the slider into translational movement of either the slider or the spindle. In order to facilitate reduction of the play between a thread of a spindle and a corresponding thread of a slider to be guided by the spindle at reduced production and assembly costs, a spindle (10) for a linear actuator comprises an external thread (14) and a cutting portion (18) adapted to cut at least a part of a thread in a slider (12).
Abstract:
A blank for folding a box is proposed that allows folding a box of which the only seams substantially parallel to a bottom and a top plane of the box are a seam for attaching a first side panel to a first top side panel, a seam for attaching a second side panel to a second top side panel, and a seam for attaching a top end panel to a second end panel so that the seams are formed on an external surface of the box and are situated at a same distance from the bottom panel. A corresponding blank has a rectangular bottom panel (41 ), a first rectangular side panel (42) joined to a first side of said bottom panel (41 ), a second rectangular side panel (43) joined to a second side of said bottom panel (41 ) opposite the first side thereof, a first rectangular end panel (44) joined to a first end of said bottom panel (41 ), a second rectangular end panel (45) joined to a second end of said bottom panel (41 ) opposite the first end of said bottom panel (41 ) and having a free end side opposite said second end of said bottom panel (41 ), a first rectangular corner panel (46) joined to a first side of said first end panel (44), a second rectangular corner panel (48) joined to a second side of said first end panel (44) opposite the first side thereof, a third rectangular corner panel (47) joined to a first side of said second end panel (45), a fourth rectangular corner panel (49) joined to a second side of said second end panel (45) opposite the first side thereof, a rectangular top panel (50) joined to said first end panel (44) such that it is arranged at the side of said first end panel (44) opposite to the side where said bottom panel (41 ) is joined to said first end panel (44), a first rectangular top side panel (51 ) joined to a first side of said top panel (50), a second rectangular top side panel (52) joined to a second side of said top panel (50) opposite the first side thereof, and a rectangular top end panel (53) joined to said top panel (50) such that it is arranged at the side of said top panel (50) opposite to the side where said first end panel (44) is joined to said top panel (50), wherein said top side panels (51, 52) each have a width (H2+t) that substantially corresponds to the half of the length (H+2t; H+t) of each of the first and the second end panels (44; 45) and wherein said top end panel (53) has a length (H2+t) that substantially corresponds to the half of the length (H+2t; H+t) of each of the first and the second end panels (44; 45).
Abstract:
Postage values are determined for aplurality of documents stored in a document file. Value-bearing indicia are generated based upon the determined values. the indicia are stored separately from the documents and the indicia are printed on the same mailpiece.
Abstract:
A method of connecting a service provider to a franking machine. The method is provided having steps of : providing a franking machine at a first location, the franking machine having a communication interface; providing a server at a central location remote from the first location; connecting a cellular interface to the communication interface of the franking machine; and establishing a secure channel of communication between the cellular interface and the server.
Abstract:
A franking module is provided which allows the postal customer to apply indicia to an item of mail, the indicia including an indication of the current value of postage available in postage meter. The indicia would be read and the available postage value would be accessible by a third party service provider.
Abstract:
A system for providing postal and other services to postal security devices is established in which a secured communication connection is obtained through a service provider. The connection once established provides access to a central postal data center. As part of the authentication of a connection by the service provider, the service provider generates a session key having a discrete time limit. Expiration of the time limit terminates the session key. Security keys are provided to the service provider, with reference to public keys of the service provider, by the data center communication infrastructure.
Abstract:
An apparatus for rigidifying cardboard (10) having at least one fold (12), comprising creasing means for forming indentations (14) on at least one side of said cardboard (10), said creasing means being adapted to form said indentations (14) such that at least some of said indentations (14) intersect said at least one fold (12).
Abstract:
Method and system for automatically forming packaging boxes. At least four folding units each provided with a controllable gripping element support a custom sized blank supporting an article in a supporting station. The at least one of the folding units is configured for folding respective side and/or end panels of the blank upwardly. The at least four folding units comprise a front pair of folding units and a rear pair of folding units positioned at a longitudinal distance from the front pair of folding units, and the folding units of the front pair and the folding units of the rear pair are positioned at a respective transverse distance from each other. Said longitudinal distance and/or said transverse distance are adjustable.
Abstract:
A secure gateway for a postal services infrastructure includes a server for receiving credentials from a meter and operable to authenticate the meter utilizing the credentials, and circuitry for providing services from information associated with the authenticated meter.
Abstract:
A system for providing postal and other services to postal security devices is established in which a secured communication connection is obtained through a service provider. The connection once established provides access to a central postal data center. As part of the authentication of a connection by the service provider, the service provider generates a session key having a discrete time limit. Expiration of the time limit terminates the session key. Security keys are provided to the service provider, with reference to public keys of the service provider, by the data center communication infrastructure.