Payload deployment system (400) comprises a payload deployment device (402) and a payload deployment structure (406) comprising a frame (102) having a first end, a second end, and a body extending from the first end toward the second end. The frame includes an aperture (106) located along a length of the body, wherein the aperture extends from a first surface of the frame to a second surface of the frame. A heating element (116) is located along a portion of an edge of the aperture, wherein the heating element is configured to be selectively electrically energized. The frame further includes a mounting portion (104) wherein the payload deployment structure is connected to the payload deployment device via the mounting portion.

A conversion apparatus is provided herein. The conversion apparatus includes a cutting member having an edge configured for cutting the dunnage material. The conversion apparatus also includes a biasing member that is located adjacent to the cutting member such that the dunnage material passes between the biasing member and the cutting member. The biasing member operably contacts the dunnage material thereby biasing the dunnage material against the cutting member. The position of the biasing member relative to the cutting member is such that in response to the dunnage material being retracted back into the conversion apparatus the cutting member begins to sever the dunnage material, but in response to the dunnage material traveling in the dispensing direction the cutting member does not begin to sever the dunnage material due to the relative position.

A method for fracturing a metal component in which a through hole is included, and groove portions that continue from a first open end to a second open end of the through hole are formed at facing positions in an inner circumferential surface of the through hole, includes specifying positions on which a stress is to concentrate when fracturing of the metal component is started, in the groove portions of the metal component; forming stress concentration portions at positions in bottom portions of the groove portions corresponding to the specified positions such that the specified positions in the groove portions are caused to serve as breaking start points; and causing cracking earlier at the stress concentration portions in the groove portions than at each portion of the groove portions when the fracturing is started and causing cracking to develop from each portion of the groove portions.

A method for fracturing a metal component in which a through hole is included, and groove portions that continue from a first open end to a second open end of the through hole are formed at facing positions in an inner circumferential surface of the through hole, includes specifying positions on which a stress is to concentrate when fracturing of the metal component is started, in the groove portions of the metal component; forming stress concentration portions at positions in bottom portions of the groove portions corresponding to the specified positions such that the specified positions in the groove portions are caused to serve as breaking start points; and causing cracking earlier at the stress concentration portions in the groove portions than at each portion of the groove portions when the fracturing is started and causing cracking to develop from each portion of the groove portions.

A waterproof rolling paper dispensing apparatus which comprises an inner cylinder which is closed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The inner cylinder has an elongate slit and supports a cutting edge which facilitates cutting of a length of rolling paper from a continuous roll of rolling paper accommodated within the inner cylinder. An exterior housing is dosed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The exterior housing defines an internal storage compartment which stores the inner cylinder. An end cover releasably engages with the open end of the exterior housing and forms a waterproof seal therewith. The end cover also releasably engages with the open end of the inner cylinder so that when the end cover is removed from engagement with the exterior housing, the inner cylinder remains coupled to the end cover and is removed with the end cover.

A waterproof rolling paper dispensing apparatus which comprises an inner cylinder which is closed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The inner cylinder has an elongate slit and supports a cutting edge which facilitates cutting of a length of rolling paper from a continuous roll of rolling paper accommodated within the inner cylinder. An exterior housing is dosed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The exterior housing defines an internal storage compartment which stores the inner cylinder. An end cover releasably engages with the open end of the exterior housing and forms a waterproof seal therewith. The end cover also releasably engages with the open end of the inner cylinder so that when the end cover is removed from engagement with the exterior housing, the inner cylinder remains coupled to the end cover and is removed with the end cover.

A separating unit for separating a web material includes a first shaft extending along a first longitudinal axis in the width direction and a second shaft extending along a second longitudinal axis, parallel to the first shaft. The second longitudinal axis is separated from the first longitudinal axis in a direction perpendicular to the width direction. A first protrusion element extends perpendicularly from the first shaft and is rotatable about the first longitudinal axis and a second protrusion element extends perpendicularly from the second shaft and is rotatable about the second longitudinal axis. In a use position, the first protrusion element partially overlaps the second protrusion element with a radial overlap oriented perpendicular to the first and second shafts. A contact element is biased against at least one of the first and second protrusion elements in a direction perpendicular to the first or second longitudinal axis.

Provided is a workpiece cutting device capable of reliably cutting a workpiece in a short period of time without damaging portions other than seams and without leading to an increase in size of the device in a case where the device is used to cut a workpiece formed into a sheet shape by partially coupling a plurality of small pieces to each other, for example. A workpiece cutting device that cuts a sheet-shaped or thin plate-shaped workpiece into a first-side workpiece and a second-side workpiece includes a securing mechanism that secures the first-side workpiece, a gripping and turning mechanism that grips the second-side workpiece and turns the second-side workpiece about a seam with the first-side workpiece as an axis, and a separating piece insertion mechanism that separates the first-side workpiece and the second-side workpiece at a vulnerable portion formed at the seam through a turning operation of the second-side workpiece performed by the gripping and turning mechanism.

Provided is a workpiece cutting device capable of reliably cutting a workpiece in a short period of time without damaging portions other than seams and without leading to an increase in size of the device in a case where the device is used to cut a workpiece formed into a sheet shape by partially coupling a plurality of small pieces to each other, for example. A workpiece cutting device that cuts a sheet-shaped or thin plate-shaped workpiece into a first-side workpiece and a second-side workpiece includes a securing mechanism that secures the first-side workpiece, a gripping and turning mechanism that grips the second-side workpiece and turns the second-side workpiece about a seam with the first-side workpiece as an axis, and a separating piece insertion mechanism that separates the first-side workpiece and the second-side workpiece at a vulnerable portion formed at the seam through a turning operation of the second-side workpiece performed by the gripping and turning mechanism.

A system for removing metal foil shield from electrical wires and/or cables, using ablation process, shear stress generation and video camera feedback.