A fusion splicer for fusion splicing an optical fiber includes a base member having a V groove in which the optical fiber is provided, wherein a stepped portion is provided on an inclined surface of the V groove, and the stepped portion is provided at a position making contact with the optical fiber.

The invention relates to a motor vehicle driver assistance system (100) comprising at least one detection module (101) and a cleaning device (120), the detection module (101) comprising at least one driver assistance sensor (110, 130) and at least a protective window (140) closing the detection module (101) and protecting the at least one driver assistance sensor (110, 130), the cleaning device (120) being configured to clean the protective window (140) and the cleaning device (120) comprising at least one wiper (121) in contact with the protective window (140) and able to move in a rectilinear main direction (D).

Egg processing system including a transport structure (1) configured for supporting eggs (E) along a transport direction T, wherein the transport structure includes at least two neighboring sections (1a, 1b, 1c) separated by at least one slit (2), one of the at least two sections (1b) being part of an egg weighing device (5), wherein the system includes cleaning means (1a, 1c) for cleaning said slit (2). The invention also provides an innovative method for processing eggs.

Egg processing system including a transport structure (1) configured for supporting eggs (E) along a transport direction T, wherein the transport structure includes at least two neighboring sections (1a, 1b, 1c) separated by at least one slit (2), one of the at least two sections (1b) being part of an egg weighing device (5), wherein the system includes cleaning means (1a, 1c) for cleaning said slit (2). The invention also provides an innovative method for processing eggs.

A scraper is provided, wherein the scraper includes: a blade head having a first hardness and including a cutting portion and a first main body, the cutting portion being connected to the first main body, the cutting portion including two cutting surfaces defining an included angle, the first main body having a first thickness and a first width in longitudinal and thickness directions perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to a width direction; and a blade body having a second hardness and including a second main body connected to the first main body, the second main body having a second thickness and a second width; wherein the included angle ranges from 40 to 75 degrees, and the first hardness is larger than the second hardness.

A camera cleaning system for cleaning a field of view of a camera includes a cover having a three-dimensional surface positioned at least partially around a longitudinal axis and extending through an opening in a housing. The cover defines a chamber in which a camera may be mounted. The cover is configured to rotate around the longitudinal axis while a wiper positioned along the opening of the housing engages the three-dimensional surface of the cover, thereby cleaning a field of view of a camera when a camera is mounted therein.

A servicing tool for a turbine engine and a method for using thereof are provided. A method includes inserting the tool into an access opening of the turbine engine, contacting a blade of the turbine engine, and removing material from the blade. The tool may comprise a wiper mount and a wiper, including a wiper surface, configured to contact and remove material from the blades. The tool may further comprise a body, an actuator, and fluid flowpaths for deploying the wiper and providing fluid locally to the blades of the turbine engine.

A washing apparatus comprises a tank in which rotatable, bladed shafts are located. The tank has a closable lower outlet located at a first end of the tank, and an upper outlet located at the first end of the tank, the upper outlet being higher than the lower outlet. A further outlet is located at a second end or between the first and second ends. The tank is disposed at an inclined angle such that the first end of the tank is lower than the second end of the tank, and is movable between a first inclined state in which the inclined angle is relatively shallow, and a second inclined state in which the inclined angle is relatively steep. The apparatus is able to perform the tasks of either a log washer or coarse material washer depending on the angle of inclination.

A scraping tip is attached to a blow gun. The scraping tip includes a neck and a head attached to the neck. The neck is hollow cylindrical and centered about a main longitudinal axis. The head has an internal cavity, a first angled face, a second angled face, a first nozzle, and a second nozzle. The internal cavity is in gaseous communication with an interior of the neck. The first angled face is in a first angled plane, while the second angled face is in a second angled plane. The first nozzle is hollow cylindrical, centered about a first longitudinal axis, merges with the internal cavity, and terminates in the first angled face. The second nozzle is hollow cylindrical, centered about a second longitudinal axis, merges with the internal cavity, and terminates in the second angled face. The scraping tip allows focused high velocity air to aid with scraping.

The present disclosure relates to automated systems for nail services, including blotting, nail polish removal, nail polish storage and display, etc. In some embodiments, the systems work in conjunction with or are part of a robotic apparatus for automatic nail polish application or removal on natural or artificial finger or toenails.