Abstract: A linear guide system for a slide-out member (1) in a drawer system comprising: a) a slide-out member (1) which includes a support element (2) and two elongate guides (3) extending rearwardly laterally of the support element (2), b) at least one pair of stationary outer rails (9) which are mounted in a horizontally extending position on the inside of a carcass wall (7) and slides (10) each of which is supported on a respective outer rail (9) slidably along the length thereof, c) engagement apparatus (11, 14, 20, 32, 45) for bringing the guides (3) of slide-out member (1) into engagement with slides (10), and d) locking apparatus (15, 16, 24, 25, 30, 38, 41, 42) for locking at least one slide (10) to prevent displacement along at least one of the outer rails (9), which locking apparatus is adapted for locking the at least one slide (10) in an extended position with respect to displacement travel of the slide-out member (1); wherein the locking apparatus (15, 16, 24, 25, 30, 38, 41, 42) for locking the at least

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hinge device. The hinge device is located within a housing, and may comprise a rotating drum mounted on a hinge bar. The rotating drum is slidable between a first, locked position and a second, unlocked position, and also rotatable with respect to the housing. The hinge device may also comprise a engagement wall positioned within the housing and having a shelf and at least one locking slot. A locking member may be formed on the rotating drum and may cooperate with the engagement wall when the rotating drum is in the first, locked position to prevent the rotating drum from rotating with respect to the housing. A biasing spring may be located within the housing, which biases the rotating drum toward the first, locked position.

Abstract: A hinge including leaves configured to facilitate adjusting the mounting position between hinged objects. In one embodiment, the hinge may generally include first and second leaves pivotally connected together. The leaves define mounting holes that receive fasteners to mount the leaves to the hinged objects. The mounting holes are preferably configured to provide adjustment of the leaves and hinged objects in at least two directions, which may be horizontal and vertical. In one embodiment, the hole shapes preferably may include horizontal slots, vertical slots, round holes, and combinations thereof. Other shapes may be used. When a fastener is partially inserted into a hinged object through a slotted-type mounting hole, for example, the hinged object is slideable relative to the leaf and the other hinged object. By employing a preferred sequence of installation steps, the installer may readily optimize the alignment between and mounting of the hinged objects.

Abstract: A folder type personal portable device comprises a main part including a first hinge case having a hollow shape formed at one side of a top; a folder part including a second hinge case having a hollow shape formed on an opposite side of the top to correspond to the first hinge case; a first hinge part including a clamp piece disposed inside the first hinge case and a first T-shaped clamp flange formed in a single body with the clamp piece and fixed to the main part in a single body; a second hinge part including a rotation boss disposed inside the second hinge case and a second T-shaped clamp flange formed in a single body with the rotation boss and fixed to the folder part in a single body; and a hinge connection axis having one end fixed to the clamp piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for furniture units with cornice, provided inside with a spring device suitable to produce a pushing force on the door in the opening direction, in such a way as to be coupled with a holding device, for example of the ratchet type, and avoid the use of handles or other grasping elements. This hinge, with a single pivot pin, has an elastic element or spring, of the flat or steel wire type, fixed in a box or furniture element integral with the door, capable of exerting a pushing force on a cam or projection analogous to the fixing arm of the hinge and disposed so as to obtain a moment in the opening direction. Advantageous variants include a cam constituted by a separate plastic element fixed to the arm of the hinge or by one or more tabs produced on the arm. Advantageously, the spring can exert the pushing force during opening directly on the box, on the back of the fixing arm or on the lateral ribs of the arm.

Abstract: A pivotal device has a shaft that is inserted into a stationary element, a ring, and a coil spring in turn. A fastener is mounted securely on the shaft to position foregoing components. A movable element is mounted securely on an end of the shaft. The fastener is mounted securely between the stationary element and the movable element so that the distance between the stationary element and the movable element is fixed and the present invention is easy to be installed in the laptop.

Abstract: A hinge with a limitation function has a shaft, which is mounted with a stationary seat, a male segment, a resilient member, a washer and a rotatable seat, and engages a nut to fasten the above elements. When the movable display panel rotates in relative to the main unit, the movable display panel rotates the rotatable seat, and the rotatable seat further rotates the shaft. The male segment also rotates in relative to the female segment; meanwhile, the head is rotate along the fastening portion. When the lugs are engaged in the notches respectively, the display panel is positioned at a certain position, the plane face is against the fastening portion so that the shaft cannot rotate continuously to the same direction.

Abstract: A swivel hinge has a base plate, a first loop, a first rotating board, a second loop, a mounting member, a second rotating board, a pivot member, a third loop, a third rotating board, and a locking ring. When the display panel rotates relative to the main board in a same plane, the third rotating board will not rotate, only the first and second rotating boards rotate relative to the base plate and provide an anchor and limitation function. When a direction of a camera on the display is to be adjusted, the third rotating board rotates with the second rotating board, thus the camera can rotate according to the shooting angle.

Abstract: A door stop releasably secured to an upper edge location of a door hinge assembly to hold a door in an open position relative to a surrounding door jamb. The door stop includes a seating portion releasably securing over a top edge of a sleeve portion associated with a selected door hinge. A pair of notches are defined in angularly disposed fashion within an underside surface of the seating portion, the notches seat over proximate extending locations associated with first and second hinge plates integrally defined with spaced apart and overlapping cylindrical portions defining the door hinge sleeve. An outwardly flared portion extends integrally from the seating portion, opposite side edges associated with the outwardly flared portion respectively abut locations associated with an inner door edge and door jamb in order to hold open the door.

Abstract: A handle for kitchen implements with a 360 degree air cushion achieves a comfortable yet firm grip. An inner core made of a rigid substance is surrounded by a hard polypropylene sleeve. A tubular air cushion with circular cross-section and containing pressurized air spans approximately 70 percent of the length of the handle and surrounds the sleeve. The inner core has a hanger piece at the end distal from the active tool component. An end ring strengthens this end of the handle. A polyurethane filler fills in the remaining parts of the handle including the outer layer. A unique assembly achieves clean overlap between the parts. The full 360 degree air cushion distributes pressure from a squeezing grip of a user uniformly throughout the tubes without any hard spots.

Abstract: There is provided by this invention a pocket jewelry clasp for supporting jewelry items to embellish clothing that is generally comprised of a jewelry attachment device disposed to be inserted into a pocket of a garment to support jewelry items wherein the jewelry items extends outside the pocket and overhangs the pocket to embellish the garment in a decorative fashion. Another embodiment of this invention may provide a pocket on a garment having retainers in the garment that support jewelry items wherein the jewelry items embellish the garment in a decorative fashion and the retainers support jewelry to the garment without permanently altering or damaging the fabric.

Abstract: An improved structure bolt snap in which a rounded annular groove is disposed around the bolt body of a retaining body between the protruding ring and the stop ring, a vertical hollow passage and two horizontal through-holes are fabricated in a swivel component, and the lowest end of the slide slot cut contiguously along the bore of the retaining body is of an arcuate shape. As such, after the rounded annular groove and the stop ring of the retaining body are admitted into the hollow passage of the swivel component, two pins are inserted into the through-holes and the rounded annular groove, thereby constrictively conjoining the retaining body and the swivel component to effectively prevent their separation. Additionally, since the lowest end of the slide slot in the retaining body is of an arcuate shape, it is capable of dispersing concentrated stress when pulled by an external force.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a connector for receiving and securing stand ends thereto. The connector includes first and second sections configurable connected tone another so as to either hide the strand ends or to provide access to the strand ends for repair or restringing.

Abstract: An improved helmet holder having improved straps, including an engineered seat strap made of hook and loop on the face side and heavy-duty webbing on the back side with the hook and loop joint made in such a manner that it is without comers, having an edgeless hook and loop connection for a smooth seamless strap allowing all hardware to slide easily under tensioning of the strap. The back side of the seat strap has a silicone anti slip/non-slip coating to allow adhesion. The helmet holder further has an engineered helmet holding strap made of hook and loop on the face side and heavy webbing on the back side with the hook and loop joint made in such a manner that it is without comers, having an edgeless hook and loop connection for a smooth seamless strap allowing all hardware to slide easily under tensioning of the strap. to a vinyl or leather motorcycle seat and prevent slipping or loosening of the seat strap. The face side of both straps is made flush by an ultrasonic seal.

Abstract: Portable objects such as luggage, cases, purses, bags, sporting equipment, weaponry and the like typically have a handle and a detachable shoulder strap. The discomfort caused by the weight of the object and the shock to both carrier and object of walking is alleviated by clipping an elastic apparatus between the ends of the shoulder strap and the portable object. Disclosed is a short elastic suspender that includes an elastic strap to be removably attached by a first connector to the D-ring of a portable object. The other end of the suspender has a D-ring connector configured to removably be attached to by the snap/hook fastener of the original shoulder-carrying strap of the portable object.

Abstract: A non-reopenable, single-use clamp for receiving and pinching collapsible resilient tubing thus forming a mechanical tubing seal and having an open position for insertion of tubing, a neutral position for holding the tubing and a closed position for non-reopenably closing the tubing with a locking mechanism with locking hooks.

Abstract: The bag 1 has an opening 20 which is reclosable by way of zipper profiles 24, 26. A spout 30 is formed from flanges of the zipper profiles and folds out from the inside of the bag for use in dispensing its contents. After use, it is folded away and the bag sealed by the zipper. Zippers useful in making the bag are also disclosed (FIGS. 4 to 7), one being a slider zipper. A method of making the bag and apparatus for carrying out the method are disclosed (see FIGS. 8 to 16), as is incorporation of the process in reel-to-reel, pre-made bag and form-fill-seal types of process.

Abstract: A box flap holder design is disclosed that is useful for a large variety of boxes, is stackable, can be made at a low cost, and also provides surfaces that allow advertisement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety anchor for fastenings allowing a quick and simple use, with a lightweight configuration suitable for children, requiring a reduced number of elements and comprising an anchoring base defining a hollow, a first pin complementary to a second pin which can be encased in the hollow of the anchoring base and immobilization means for immobilizing the first pin and the second pin with respect to the anchoring base.

Abstract: A clip (10) has a frame (31) and a flapper (32). Two dry bearings (37) are inserted into a hole (32d) formed in the flapper. Then an attaching shaft (35) is inserted from one of the holes (34a) in the frame (31) to the other through the dry bearings (37), so as to swingably attaching the flapper (32) to the frame (31). DAIDAYNE DDK 01 of DAIDO METAL Corp. is used as the dry bearing (37). A first and a second clip covers (51,52) are provided to cover the clips (10). Fresh air feeding pipes (55) are connected to the first and second clip covers (51,52). Fresh air is fed from the fresh air feeding pipes (55) toward the clips (10) through air outlets (56) provided in the first and second clip covers (51,52).

Abstract: Assembly for forming a box, comprising a bottom wall, two longitudinal walls, two end walls and an upper wall, wherein the walls are each plate-shaped and provided with coupling parts directly cooperating with each other and situated in the plane of the plate in question. All walls have been obtained from the same plate material.

Abstract: In a former known hydrodynamic needling device the material web which is meant to be consolidated or finished shall be drawn-in totally or just partly, thus automatically, by an auxiliary material-web drawing-in device. The auxiliary device can work with a frontrunner which is affixed at the beginning of the material web, and which is retracted into the whole machine, or only one part of the non-accessible, if applicable, rollers are driven round by an auxiliary device and the material web is therewith threaded in the provided material-web track.

Abstract: Load-balancing and bearing removal devices useful in removing bearings, such as rolling element bearings, for rotating machine maintenance and replacement. Insulation assemblies useful with bearing assemblies that fit in openings in bearing brackets of rotating machines, such as large synchronous motors or generators.

Abstract: The invention subject of this disclosure is for an in situ pipe repair lateral interface device comprising a housing component comprising fluid inflation components and a bladder mounting flange and a housing extension fluid sealably attachable to the housing and containing a heatable and inflatable bladder that may be attached to the bladder mounting flange.

Abstract: A replacement stretch type boot (8) is applied to the tie rod shaft (10) of a steering rack assembly using an application aid consisting of a sleeve of flexible sheet material (20) which is applied over the tie rod end (2) to provide a smooth surface for passage of the boot (8) over the tie rod end (2).

Abstract: Composite articles and a method for making the same, wherein the articles include at least two bodies that are attached at an interface that includes a fringed microprotrusion surface structure. The method generally includes the steps of providing a first body that includes a fringed microprotrusion surface structure on one or more surfaces; and attaching to the first body, a second body for defining the interface that includes at least a portion of the fringed microprotrusion surface structure.

Abstract: In a process for producing leaves (20, 20?) for a leaf seal, in particular as a seal for a gas turbine, which leaves (20, 20?) are laterally delimited by a peripheral edge contour and have regions of different thicknesses (d1, d2), a simplification, without sacrificing precision, is achieved by virtue of the edge contour of the leaves (20, 20?) being cut out of a metal sheet (28) by an etching process and the regions of different thicknesses (d1, d2) also being produced simultaneously as part of the etching process.

Abstract: A method for forming an aluminum alloy riser includes forming a riser tube from an aluminum alloy. At least one flanged coupling is formed from the aluminum alloy. The flanged coupling is friction stir welded to one end of the tube. In one embodiment, an end of the tube is radially plastically expanded prior to welding the flange to the one end of the tube.

Abstract: An adjustable link assembly includes an elongate frame member having a first connection structure at an upper end thereof, a threaded drive shaft, a motor operably connected to the threaded drive shaft to enable rotation of the threaded drive shaft, a slide block operatively engaged in a sliding relationship with the frame member and operatively engaged in a driving relationship with the threaded drive shaft, and a lower frame member having a base portion and two leg portions extending from the base portion pivotally connected to the slide block and having a second connection structure at a lower end thereof. The threaded drive shaft is rotatably connected to the frame member at first and second ends of the threaded drive shaft. Rotation of the threaded drive shaft drives sliding movement of the slide block with respect to the frame member.

Abstract: A continuous cable processing apparatus for producing cable sections with processed ends comprises a cable transport apparatus having at least one transport means for moving and holding the cable in the axial direction and, transversely thereto, a knife station. According to a special variant, two transport means are arranged in the longitudinal cable direction on both sides of the knife station and, after the cable has been cut through, each hold one of the cable end regions produced on cutting, so that said end regions are movable in the longitudinal cable direction. At least one of these end processing stations is arranged transversely with respect to the longitudinal cable direction, adjacent to the knife station and at least one transport means is movable transversely with respect to the longitudinal cable direction so that a cable end region can be fed to the end processing station.

Abstract: Using a jig formed by a first holding groove group and a second holding groove group at the outer circumference which is the same in number as the first holding groove group and has the same pitch as the first holding groove group, one side of coils are inserted into the first holding groove group, and the other side of coils are inserted into the second holding groove group. The jig is inserted into the inner circumference of the stator core, the second holding groove group of the jig matches the slot of the stator core, one side of coils is inserted into the corresponding slot of the stator core by a push out device, and the second holding groove group matches the corresponding slot of the stator core, thus positioning the jig, and then inserting the other side of coils into the corresponding slot by the push out device.

Abstract: Stator coils are retained by an inserting blade and a setting blade. The setting blade is rotated in this state. Then, after rotation, the stator coils are set on the inserting blade. At this time, the stator coils are arranged in the inserting blade in a state where the stator coils overlap one another to form a spiral shape. Thus, the stator coils are arranged uniformly.

Abstract: Electromagnetic assemblies, core segments that form the same, and their methods of manufacture. The segments have an interlocking engagement, whereby a variety of assemblies can be produced from a very small number of similar or complementary segments in a manner that provides excellent mechanical stability. The articles and methods of formation offer design flexibility and provide for a large variety of patterns from a small number of primary shapes, provide an economical manufacturing method for large transformer and inductor cores, and improve uniformity of magnetic properties of the assemblies when compared to conventional practices.

Abstract: There is provided a method and circuit for trimming a functional resistor on a thermally isolated micro-platform such that a second functional resistor on the same micro-platform remains substantially untrimmed; a method and circuit for providing and trimming a circuit such that at least two circuit elements of the circuit are subjected to a same operating environment and the operating environment is compensated for by distributing heat generated during operation of the circuit among the two circuit elements; a method and circuit for trimming a functional resistor on a thermally-isolated micro-platform such that a constant temperature distribution is obtained across the functional resistor; and a method and circuit for calculating a temperature coefficient of resistance of a functional resistor.

Abstract: A fabrication method of a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the following steps. First, a given number of projection electrodes are formed on each of a given number of semiconductor chips, and a thermosetting insulating adhesive is applied to areas of mounting parts where the semiconductor chips are to be mounted on a substrate. Second, the thermosetting insulating adhesive on the substrate is heated with a half-thermosetting temperature. Third, the semiconductor chips are aligned to the mounting parts of the substrate and a first fixing of the semiconductor chips is performed with a first pressure. Fourth, the substrate, on which the semiconductor chips are fixed, is heated with a thermosetting temperature of the thermosetting insulating adhesive, and a second fixing of the semiconductor chips is performed with a second pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a build-up printed circuit board, in which the circuit of a build-up printed circuit board including a core layer and an outer layer is realized by forming the metal seed layer of the core layer using a dry process, consisting of ion beam surface treatment and vacuum deposition, instead of a conventional wet process, including a wet surface roughening process and electroless plating. When the wet process is replaced with the dry process in the method of the invention, the circuit layer can be formed in an environmentally friendly manner, and as well, all circuit layers of the substrate including the core layer and the outer layer can be manufactured through a semi-additive process. Further, the peel strength between the resin substrate and the metal layer can be increased, thus realizing a highly reliable fine circuit.

Abstract: A tool is used for the removal of a processor from a heat sink for replacement or repair, or for delivery of the processor for servicing. The tool combines the features for the removal of the processor from the heat sink and a covered container for storage and delivery of the processor. The tool has at least one recess therein sized to correspond to the shape of the processor. The recess is sufficiently deep to receive the entire processor without damage to any contact pins that may be on the processor surface. The tool has sufficient rigidity to permit the tool and processor to be rotated relative to the heat sink to which the processor is adhered. The portion of the tool that surrounds the processor comprises a suitable ESD resistant material. The tool includes a removable lid layered with an ESD resistant foam for storage and transport.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a method of making an electrical connector. The method of making an electrical connector includes the following steps: (1) providing an insulator, which has a plurality of contact portions and a plurality of connecting portions, (2) coating a conducting layer on the insulator by a physical coating method, and (3) cutting the conducting layer between the contact portions and the connecting portions, such that the contact portions are formed as independent conducting areas. According to the method of making an electrical connector of the invention, the method is simple and does not use conducting terminals that have been compressed or bent several times. In this way, the quality is easily ensured, and the electrical connectors made by the method are capable of performing effective contacting with the electrical components.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hardened casing for a vane pump is disclosed. The method includes providing a vane pump casing; hardening the casing by (i) cleaning the casing with a high pressure fluid containing abrasive material, (ii) loading the casing in a furnace, (iii) purging the furnace with an inert gas followed by purging the furnace with ammonia, (iv) conducting a first heating of the casing in the furnace at a first temperature of about 1200° F. for a time period of about 4 hours, (v) conducting a second heating of the casing in the furnace at a second temperature of about 1000° F. for a time period of about 4 hours, and (vi) cooling the casing and purging the furnace with an inert gas before removing the casing.

Abstract: There is provided a high performance compressor that causes no possibility of mixing foreign materials or of leaking refrigerant, that reduces strain otherwise generated in a compressor mechanism section and that is highly reliable even for a long-term use. The compressor mechanism section in which pairs of prepared holes are formed at a plurality of points on an outer peripheral face thereof is disposed within the closed container. Caulking punches are positioned to positions corresponding to those of the prepared holes and a region including the corresponding positions is heated. Then, when the punches are driven by pressing machines, portions of the container wall of the closed container plastically deform as the convex portions and enter the prepared holes. When the container wall cools down, the pair of convex portions of the container clamps a part between the prepared holes.

Abstract: According to a feature of the present invention, an integrated orifice array plate and a charge plate is fabricated for a continuous ink jet print head by providing an electrically non-conductive orifice plate substrate having first and second opposed sides and an array of predetermined spaced-apart orifice positions. A plating seed layer is applied to the first of the opposed sides of the substrate, and an array of orifices is formed through the orifice plate substrate at the predetermined orifice positions. The orifices extend between the opposed sides. The plating seed layer is etched, leaving a portion of the plating seed layer adjacent to each of the predetermined orifice positions. A charge electrode is plated onto each of the portions of the plating seed layer.

Abstract: A charge plate is fabricated for a continuous ink jet printer print head by applying an etch-stop to one of the opposed sides of an electrically non-conductive substrate. An array of charging channels are etched into the substrate through the etch-stop layer adjacent to predetermined orifice positions. The charging channels are passivated by depositing a dielectric insulator into the charging channels; and electrical leads are formed by coating the passivated charging channels with metal. A second etch-stop layer is applied to the other of the opposed sides of the substrate, and an array of orifices is formed through the orifice plate substrate at the predetermined orifice positions. The orifices extend between the opposed sides.

Abstract: An original equipment manufacturer water heater including a water tank including an inlet and an outlet, means for heating water in the water tank, a base pan at least partially supporting the water tank such that water leaked from the water tank collects in the base pan, a valve closable to prevent water from entering the water tank through the inlet, and a sensor positioned in the base pan, the sensor configured to close the valve upon detecting water.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a phase change type heat sink, includes following steps: (1) offering a workpiece as parent material and fixing it; (2) performing a cutting operation on an surface of the workpiece to form a cover integrated with a group of fins; (3) offering a tank with a cavity inside thereof and a quantity of working fluid contained in the cavity; (4) welding the cover and the tank together to seal the cavity to thereby achieve the phase change type heat sink.

Abstract: A method for making a plate type heat pipe includes following steps: (A) providing a metallic hollow casing unit, which includes a first casing member with a first joining part at the periphery thereof and a second casing member with a second joining part at the periphery thereof corresponding to and matching the first joining part to form a containing space, and an injection part being arranged at one of the casing members for the containing space communicating with outside; (B) forming a bonding layer on a surface of at least one of the joining parts facing the other one of the joining parts with a treatment of gas phase deposit; and (C) the first joining part being disposed on the second joining part and being heated up to melt the bonding layer. The bonding layer is adhered to the second joining part with consistent thickness to allow the first joining part engaging with the second joining part air-tightly.

Abstract: A leveling method for embedding a heat pipe in a heat-conducting seat includes preparing at least one heat pipe and a heat-conducting seat connected to the heat pipe, providing grooves at the bottom surface of the heat-conducting seat for embedding the heat pipe therein; horizontally arranging the heat pipe into the groove of the heat-conducting seat, pressing inwardly the portion of the heat pipe projecting from the groove into the groove via a first upper mold, forming a concave surface on the contacting surface between the first upper mold and the heat pipe; and pressing the heat pipe via a second upper mold to make the contacting surface between the second upper mold and the heat pipe substantially a leveled surface. In this way, the stress concentration caused by the pressing operation of the heat pipe can be reduced, and thus a more leveled surface to be heated of the heat pipe can be obtained.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a movable core having a valve shaft, of a solenoid valve with which the movable core and the valve shaft can be easily and accurately aligned with each other. The valve shaft and the movable core are manufactured by sintering as follows. First, with a lower punch inserted in a cavity of a first mold, SUS powder having an average particle diameter of 150 micrometer is put in the cavity. The powder is compacted into a powder compact in the shape of a valve shaft by lowering an upper punch into the cavity. The first mold is slightly lowered so that the powder compact slightly protrudes from the cavity. Fe powder having an average particle diameter of 150 micrometers is put in a cavity of a second mold so as to be deposited on the powder compact in the cavity of the first mold. The upper punch is lowered to compact the powder in the second mold into a powder compact in the shape of the core. After releasing the powder compacts, they are joined together by sintering.

Abstract: The invention describes a cutting and transport device for material sheets (1) of paper or film, which comprise at least one cutting device (7), which cuts the material sheet traversing in the cutting or the transport device. Inventive step lies in that the cutting and transport device (22) is provided with a sheet reinforcement device (10), which reinforces the material sheet with the reinforcement material (13) at the positions which are later cut by the cutting tool (7).

Abstract: Method and Apparatus for fabricating a spacer frame for use in an insulating glass unit. A roll former bends a strip of material to form a spacer frame having side walls to which an adhesive is applied during fabrication of an insulated glass unit. Alternately a plastic frame is formed by extrusion. A notching apparatus forms notches at locations that extend into the side walls to weaken the side walls for bending of said elongated channel into a closed structure. A downstream workstation predisposes specified locations of the sidewalls to facilitate bending of the spacer frame. The workstation forces the specified locations of the sidewalls inwardly toward each other at the predetermined bend locations.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a dynamic bearing assembly having a shaft and a sleeve whose inner circumferential surface faces an outer circumferential surface of the shaft, the shaft is inserted into a bearing hole from an upper end opening toward a bottom end opening of the bearing hole. Upon inserting the shaft into the bearing hole, fluid is fed from the bottom end opening toward the upper end opening of the bearing hole with a fluid feed apparatus.