Abstract: A battery pack assembly includes a first cell stack having a first side and a second side. The first side is transverse to the second side. A second cell stack is adjacent the first side of first cell stack. A divider has a barrier portion and an attachment portion. The barrier portion is disposed between the first side of the first cell stack and the second cell stack. The attachment portion is secured directly to the second side of the first cell stack.

Abstract: A traction battery pack venting system includes at least one battery cell configured to provide a venting area to vent gases in response to a predetermined condition. The system further includes an enclosure for the at least one battery cell, wherein the enclosure has a surface that faces the venting area. A plurality of textured forms are spaced across the surface to spread vented gas over the surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in processing image data of crops associated with one or more plots. One example computer-implemented method includes accessing a data set including images associated with one or more plots. The method then includes, for each plot, comparing a first index value of a first image of the plot at time n to an index value of a second image of the plot at time n+1; in response to the second index value being greater than the first index value, flagging the second image; and modifying the data set by removing at least part of the second image based on the flag. The method further includes accessing phenotypic data for the one or more plots at a time consistent with the images and training a model based on data including the modified data set and the accessed phenotypic data.

Abstract: An exemplary battery pack filtering device includes, among other things, a frame that provides at least one passageway to communicate air through the frame to an interior of a battery pack, a desiccant held by the frame, and a membrane configured to block liquid from communicating through the at least one passageway to the interior.

Abstract: An exemplary battery pack filtering device includes, among other things, a frame that provides at least one passageway to communicate air through the frame to an interior of a battery pack, a desiccant held by the frame, and a membrane configured to block liquid from communicating through the at least one passageway to the interior.

Abstract: An easily spreadable furniture polish composition that provides dusting benefits and imparts shine with minimal residue to a surface to be treated. The furniture polish composition includes a film former, an aqueous carrier, an anionic associative polymer free of acrylates/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers, and is substantially free of organic solvents. In one embodiment, the anionic associative polymer is a hydrophobically-modified alkali-soluble emulsion polymer.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly utilizes a damping mechanism to eliminate brake linings. The brake assembly includes a fixed base plate and an actuation plate rotatable relative to the base plate. The base plate includes a plurality of orientation slots and the actuation plate includes a plurality of actuation slots with each one of the actuation slots partially overlapping one of the orientation slots. A cam having a plurality of cam-lobes formed about the circumference is mounted for rotation with an axle shaft. A plurality of dampers interact with the cam to brake the vehicle. Each damper includes a mounting portion that extends through one of the orientation slots and the corresponding actuation slot, and which has a movable distal end that engages the cam. A motor and gear assembly control rotation of the actuation plate and cause the distal ends of the dampers to engage the cam to perform a brake actuation.

Abstract: A multi-phase detergent tablet for use in a washing machine, the tablet comprising a first phase in adhesive contact with one or more second phases, and wherein at least the first phase is in the form of a compressed particulate solid incorporating a cogranulated detergency additive composition comprising polymeric polycarboxylate and inorganic carrier. The multi-phase tablets provide improved interphase adhesivity, robustness and strength together with excellent dissolution and cleaning characteristics.

Abstract: A brake assembly utilizes a conical brake drum and matching conical brake lining assembly to provide a more efficient braking system. An adjuster mechanism with a pair of conical adjuster members is controlled by an electric motor and worm gear drive. As the lining wears, the adjuster mechanism pulls the conical adjuster members towards one another to force the brake linings outwardly to maintain a predetermined distance between the drum and the brake lining assembly.

Abstract: A brake assembly utilizes a conical brake drum and matching conical brake lining assembly to provide a more efficient braking system. An adjuster mechanism with a pair of conical adjuster members is controlled by an electric motor and worm gear drive. As the lining wears, the adjuster mechanism pulls the conical adjuster members towards one another to force the brake linings outwardly to maintain a predetermined distance between the drum and the brake lining assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly utilizes a damping mechanism to eliminate brake linings. The brake assembly includes a fixed base plate and an actuation plate rotatable relative to the base plate. The base plate includes a plurality of orientation slots and the actuation plate includes a plurality of actuation slots with each one of the actuation slots partially overlapping one of the orientation slots. A cam having a plurality of cam-lobes formed about the circumference is mounted for rotation with an axle shaft. A plurality of dampers interact with the cam to brake the vehicle. Each damper includes a mounting portion that extends through one of the orientation slots and the corresponding actuation slot, and which has a movable distal end that engages the cam. A motor and gear assembly control rotation of the actuation plate and cause the distal ends of the dampers to engage the cam to perform a brake actuation.

Abstract: A dental instrument includes a pneumatic pressure intensifier that supplies a handpiece having an orifice to generate a high velocity liquid jet. A pneumatic system includes valves to supply the pressure intensifier and control the output to the handpiece. A jet forming assembly includes an orifice mount in the handpiece, and a guide tube assembly secured to the orifice mount. The guide tube assembly is variably positioned to select the minimum distance from the jet orifice to the tissue target, so that the jet force may be controlled.

Abstract: A dental instrument includes a pneumatic pressure intensifier that supplies a handpiece having an orifice to generate a high velocity liquid jet. A pneumatic system includes valves to supply the pressure intensifier and control the output to the handpiece. A jet forming assembly includes an orifice mount in the handpiece, and a guide tube assembly secured to the orifice mount. The guide tube assembly is variably positioned to select the minimum distance from the jet orifice to the tissue target, so that the jet force may be controlled.

Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition comprising solid components which form a total particulate base detergent matrix and a liquid hydrocarbon component, the process comprises the steps of applying liquid hydrocarbon onto a high porosity fraction selected from the total particulate base detergent matrix.