Abstract: A vial including an end wall with a given perimeter, a side wall depending from the end wall about the given perimeter, and a plug wall depending from the end wall such that an outer surface of the plug wall is radially inward and spaced from the side wall. The plug wall has an attached end portion and a free end portion. The outer surface along the attached end portion of the plug wall is angled relative to the end wall by a first angle and the outer surface along the free end portion is angled relative to the outer surface along the attached end portion and extends at a second angle relative to the end wall with the second angle being larger than the first angle.

Abstract: A vial including an end wall with a given perimeter, a side wall depending from the end wall about the given perimeter, and a plug wall depending from the end wall such that an outer surface of the plug wall is radially inward and spaced from the side wall. The plug wall has an attached end portion and a free end portion.

Abstract: An apparatus in a first device of an association of devices includes a processor configured to: communicate with a storage device storing segments of a distributed, segmented single first file system including file system entities residing in segments and including at least portions of one of files and directories, the association of devices including file servers that control metadata of separate segments of the single first file system, including metadata of file system entities residing in the segments; communicate with a backup module configured to backup file system data of a second file system different from a distributed, segmented file system; analyze data in the single first file system to determine data associated with different segments of the single first file system; and present data from the single first file system to the backup module in accordance with what data belong to which segment of the single first file system.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine (12) having a crankshaft (20) is coupled to a transmission (14) through an assembly (10) comprising a rotary electric machine (16) and an engine disconnect clutch (17). The stator (38) and rotor (40) of the machine are separated by a radial air gap (42), and the machine is selectively operable as an electric motor to source torque to the powertrain and as an electric generator, or alternator, to sink torque from the powertrain. The organization and arrangement provides a powertrain and method of making a powertrain for establishing and maintaining precision in the radial air gap to secure optimal efficiency of machine operation on a production basis.

Abstract: An installation and support apparatus or assembly 18 is provided for use in combination with an electric machine 10, such as a starter-alternator, which is adapted to be operatively installed between the engine block 12 and the transmission assembly 16 of a vehicle. The apparatus 18 includes a stationary support member or member 20, an inner or crankshaft engaging bearing 22, and an outer or rotor engaging bearing 24. Member 20 cooperates with bearings 22 and 24 to automatically create or form a relatively precise and uniform gap 54 between the stator assembly 26 and the rotor assembly 30 of electric machine 10, and further provides independent and additional support to the electric machine 10 and the vehicle's crankshaft 14.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine (12) having a crankshaft (20) is coupled to a transmission (14) through an assembly (10) comprising a rotary electric machine (16) and an engine disconnect clutch (17). The stator (38) and rotor (40) of the machine are separated by a radial air gap (42), and the machine is selectively operable as an electric motor to source torque to the powertrain and as an electric generator, or alternator, to sink torque from the powertrain. The organization and arrangement provides a powertrain and method of making a powertrain for establishing and maintaining precision in the radial air gap to secure optimal efficiency of machine operation on a production basis.

Abstract: A rotor of an electric motor for a motor vehicle is aligned to an axis of rotation for a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine having an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. A locator is provided on the crankshaft, a piloting tool is located radially by the first locator to the crankshaft. A stator of the electric motor is aligned to a second locator provided on the piloting tool. The stator is secured to the engine block. The rotor is aligned to the crankshaft and secured thereto.

Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated valve for an automotive vehicle includes a pole assembly having a coil situated therein and a combination valve element and armature, including a tubular axially moveable valve spool for controlling the flow through at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port. A magnetic head having a first end attached to an end of the valve spool and a second end nested within a relieved area provided in the pole assembly functions to move the tubular valve spool in response to magnetic flux induced by the coil.