Abstract: A device is proposed for moving a first furniture part relative to a second furniture part, using a drive unit, by means of which the first furniture part, can be moved in a driven manner relative to the second furniture part via a monitoring unit for monitoring the movement of the first furniture part. According to the invention, the monitoring unit is designed to render the automatic closing inoperative for positioning the first furniture part, in an open position, from which the first furniture part, returns automatically to a closed position after a predetermined closing time interval.

Abstract: A hinge structure comprises a male hinge and a female hinge. The male hinge comprises a shaft extended along a first extension direction, and at least one hinge cap formed with at least one positioning structure. The female hinge comprises a female hinge connection portion and a socket portion. The socket portion is extended from the female hinge connection portion, hitches the shaft, forms with at least one hole to make the socket portion be flexible along the first extension direction, and comprises at least one positioning member neighboring to the hinge cap. The positioning member positions the male hinge when the shaft rotates to make the positioning structure match to the positioning member. The socket portion is stretched or compressed along the first extension direction when the shaft rotates to make the positioning structure apart from the positioning member.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a self-locking door assembly includes a door whose hinged-side connects to one side of a door frame by at least one hinge having two pivot joints. One of the pivot joints is mounted to the door frame and the other is mounted to the inside of the door. The free end of the door carries a latch member which engages an underside of the opposite side of the door frame when the door is partially or fully closed. After the latch engages the frame, forcing the hinged side of the door closed causes the hinge to toggle, holding the door closed under force and takes up play in the pivot joints and/or latch. For security, the pivot joints and latch are concealed when the door assembly is closed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stopping and positioning mechanism for pivotal device, comprising a fixing part having a notch; a positioning part having a through hole and a protrusion; and a pivoting axle having a positioning portion; wherein the fixing part is disposed with a wrapping part therein, the protrusion of the positioning part is securingly fixed onto the notch of the fixing part, and the pivoting axle is passing through the through hole of the positioning part and pivoted within the wrapping part; when the pivoting axle is rotating, the positioning portion of the pivoting axle is abutted against the stop portion of the positioning part, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the pivoting axle.

Abstract: A cookware handle designed to be grasped by a user's hand, consisting of a rigid structure attached to the cookware, and a flexible grip surrounding the rigid structure. The flexible grip has at least one part consisting of a wall that is from 2 to 10 mm thick, and preferably 5 mm thick, that creates a hand support surface, and at least one hollow cavity inside the grip is adjacent to the wall to enable said wall to be compressed when the handle is grasped.

Abstract: A paper clip having a rectangular flat base frame defining a rectangular opening, a flat upright perpendicularly upwardly extending from one inner short side of the base frame, a flat clamping arm obliquely downwardly extending from the top of the flat upright toward the opposite inner short side of the base frame for holding down paper sheet members or the like on the base frame, and a flat endpiece obliquely extending from the free end of the flat clamping arm in a direction away from the base frame.

Abstract: A button is disclosed that includes a die cast button body for which a secondary or an additional process (e.g., a squeeze process) is unnecessary and for which a degree of freedom for design of the upper surface center of the button body can increase. A shank of a fastening member is provided with a shank distal end having a small diameter, a shank proximal portion having a larger diameter than that of the shank distal end, and a shank stepped portion. A shank receiving space of the button body for receiving the shank is provided with a shank receiving small diameter portion which receives the shank distal end and which has an axial length larger than that of the distal end, a shank receiving large diameter portion which receives a distal side part of the shank proximal portion, and a shank receiving stepped portion. The shank receiving stepped portion has a stepped portion edge boundary with the small diameter portion.

Abstract: A restraint of elastic cord includes a loop for securement about a fixed object. A lock on the cord is positionable therealong to vary loop size. Tensioning of the cord by momentarily applied manual force permits positioning of the lock along the cord.

Abstract: A lightweight, secure, and low profile adjustable locking buckle has a first steel loop which overlies a second steel loop with a rear member spaced from a front member by two side members. The first loop front member has a forward projection which extends frontwardly and is dimensioned to fit within a central opening in the second loop. Each side member of the second loop has a ramped portion, such that the front member is spaced upwardly from the rear member. A fixed strap encircles the rear portions of the first loop and the second loop and is fixed to a supporting element. An adjustable strap extends beneath the first loop front portion and the second loop front portion, turns over the first loop forward projection and beneath the second loop front portion to be releasably secured to itself. Side tabs may be formed on the loops to facilitate adjustment.

Abstract: A clasp (3) for a wristband (1) comprising a flap (4) attachable to the wristband (1) or formed integrally with the wristband, which flap is wrappable around a fastening element of a counterpart and exhibits an end region (6) which is attachable to an initial region (5) of the flap (4) via a snap connection or latch connection, respectively, for clasping the fastening element, with a loop being formed. The snap connection or latch connection, respectively, is designed so as to be detachable and the end region (6) of the flap (4) and/or the initial region (5) of the flap (4)—which can be contacted with the end region (6)—is/are provided with an adhesive (15) on its or their inside(s) which is covered with a detachable film (16), wherein, however, interlocking parts (11, 12) of the snap connection or latch connection, respectively, are free from adhesive.

Abstract: A clamp is disclosed including a flexible elongate band having spaced apart ends, one end having a plurality of slots formed therein and the opposite end having a screw assembly disposed thereon, wherein the screw assembly includes a rotatable screw mounted in a housing. Rotation of the screw urges an outer surface of one end of the band to slideably travel along an inclined inner surface and thence along the inner surface of the other end of the band for constricting and expanding the clamp.

Abstract: The present invention describes a release mechanism (1) for releasing magnetically releasable anti-theft devices consisting of a multiplicity of permanent magnets in the form of a Halbach array, which are disposed on a plane. While the highly magnetised top side (10) of the release mechanism (1) is covered by the cover plate (6) on the release side, a base plate (5) used for mounting or support is located on the underside (11) of the release mechanism (1). The permanent magnets encompass a continuous, self-contained frame magnet (2), which is magnetised in an axial direction and has a first recess. Inserted in this first recess is a segmented magnet (3), wherein the individual segments are magnetised perpendicularly to the magnetisation direction of the frame magnet (2) and a second recess is left open, in which an axially magnetised magnetic core (4) is inserted.

Abstract: The present invention is a hinged clip that includes a finding joint, wire, and a rivet pin. The finding joint is a coined or struck finding joint which provides a more durable finding joint to inhibit degradation. The finding joint is used for pivoting a wire from an open position, on to a middle position, and to a closed position. The wire is positioned with the finding joint residing therebetween. The wire is spring-biased inwardly towards a central axis of the hinged clip. An inner surface of the wire engages an outer surface of the finding joint. A rivet pin is provided for facilitating the movement of the wire relative to the finding joint. The rivet pin extends transversely through the finding joint and the wire for movement of the wire along an axis. In operation, the wire moves from an open position to a closed position for securing the hinged clip to an object.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a clamp mechanism for a backing plate disposed in a PECVD chamber, comprising an upper clamp portion fixed to an interior portion of a chamber lid, and a lower clamp portion in sliding contact with the upper clamp portion and the backing plate, wherein the lower clamp portion comprises at least one fastener disposed through the lower clamp portion and the chamber lid, the at least one fastener comprising an adjustment member, and wherein rotation of the adjustment member causes lateral movement and compression to the backing plate.

Abstract: A versatile clip designed primarily to fit over the folded end of a tube containing toothpaste or other materials, but with many other applications as well, such as a closure for bags and an organizer for papers and other flat items. It has a unique one-piece design that makes it inexpensive to manufacture and easy to use.

Abstract: An vehicle seat belt includes a buckle system. The buckle system includes a seat belt buckle with a buckle face, a release button, and an opening for receiving a seat belt tongue. The buckle includes a seal positioned on the buckle face to seal the buckle face and prevent contaminants from entering the interior cavity of the buckle. Should contaminants penetrate the seal, drain holes located on the bottom side of the seat belt buckle may allow the contaminants to pass through the interior cavity of the buckle rather than harm the internal components of the seat belt buckle. Additionally, the seal, made of a flexible material, may aid in the prevention of noises that occur when the buckle comes in contact with other vehicle components.

Abstract: A tensioning device for at least one cable control switch is described. The tensioning device includes a holding element for clamping and securing a cable thereto. A housing is connected to the holding element. An adjustment device is disposed between the housing and the holding element to permit adjustment between the housing and the holding element, thereby permitting a predetermined tension to be applied to the cable. The device also includes an electronic device for detecting the tension in the cable and for generating a signal indicative of the tension.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in automated welding repairs, particularly those repairs intended for impellers and similar structures. In one embodiment, the invention provides an impeller weld restraining fixture. The fixture includes a base plate and top ring. An impeller may be sandwiched between the base plate and the top ring. Tangs located on the top ring may be fitted to rest in the valley faces between airfoils on an impeller. Bolting the top ring to the base plate, with the impeller firmly secured therebetween, restrains the impeller so as to minimize warpage during welding repairs and heat treatments.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator including an upper electrode film, a lower electrode film and a piezoelectric film arranged between the upper electrode film and the lower electrode film, the piezoelectric film being made of a material having a perovskite crystal structure as represented by a general formula ABO3, where A includes at least one of Pb and Ba, and B includes at least one of Zr and Ti, the method includes the steps of: forming the piezoelectric film on the lower electrode film; and then annealing the piezoelectric film in an oxygen atmosphere at a temperature not higher than a temperature having been applied to the piezoelectric film during the step of forming.

Abstract: A method for assembling a control valve in a hydraulic valve-lash compensation element, which is constructed for the control drive of an internal combustion engine as a reverse spring element is provided. According to the method, the compensation element is preassembled with a control valve spring (10), a ball (19), and a valve cap (20) of the control valve (11), so that the ball lift (21) caused by the construction of the control valve (11) is greater than a desired value required for the function of the element, after which the actual state of the ball lift (21) is measured and then the ball lift (21) is adjusted by deformation of the valve cap base acting as a contact surface (23) for the ball (19), in order to obtain the desired value of the ball lift (21) of the compensation element. In this way, for all of the compensation elements of the motor, the setting of the no-load lift to a constant value having only very small tolerances can be achieved.

Abstract: A method of repairing a turbine engine component includes providing a turbine engine component having a first surface and a second surface. A porous structure extends from the first surface to the second surface. The first surface is exposed to a first pressure and the second surface is exposed to a second pressure. The first pressure is higher than the second pressure. A difference between the first pressure and the second pressure is used to pass a cleaning liquid through the porous structure from the first surface to the second surface.

Abstract: An absorbent article of pants shape including an elastic waist portion, an absorbent element (5), and a liquid-impermeable outer layer (3) which is intended to enclose the absorbent element on at least that side thereof which faces away from the wearer during use of the article. Elastic members are arranged along the edges of a second piece, along at least the crotch portion for the forming of leg elastics.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided for forming a flange at an end of a tube. The system includes a collar that is configured to surround the tube, and a first roller engaging the collar. A second roller is configured to cooperate with the first roller to rotate the collar and the tube and includes a depression configured to receive a radially inwardly protruding portion of the tube therein. A rotatable cam cooperates with the second roller and includes a cam surface configured to bend the end of the tube to thereby form the flange. The depression may be configured to restrict axial movement of the tube relative to the collar. The depression may include an annular recess that is circumferentially disposed about the second roller.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. One embodiment provides a metallic body. A first electrically insulating layer is applied over the metallic body and having a thickness of less than 100 ?m. A first thermally conductive layer is applied over the first electrically insulating layer and having a thermal conductivity of more than 50 W/(m·K). A second electrically insulating layer is applied over the first thermally conductive layer and having a thickness of less than 100 ?m.

Abstract: A stator core of an electric rotating machine has steel sheets formed of a steel plate wound in the cylindrical shape. Each sheet has teeth disposed along the circumferential direction of the core on the inner side of the sheet, divided end portions disposed along the circumferential direction on the outer side of the sheet, slits alternately disposed with the divided end portions along the circumferential direction, and a boundary portion disposed between the group of teeth and the group of divided end portions. The teeth and the divided end portions substantially have the same constant thickness. The boundary portion has a changing thickness decreased toward the outer side.

Abstract: A stator core manufacturing method has a winding process including an L-bending process in which an outer edge of a strip of steel sheet is bent at an angle to a general plane of the strip, an edgewise-bending process in which the outer edge of the strip is bent edgewise into an arc, and a roll-bending process in which the outer edge of the strip is bent into a curve warping in a thickness direction of the strip, wherein the L-bending process, the edgewise-bending process and the roll-bending process are performed successively in a predetermined sequence before the strip is wound in a spiral fashion so as to form a generally cylindrical core.

Abstract: A salient pole machine and method of forming the same comprising a rotating field assembly and at least one inter-pole cap connected to the rotating field assembly and/or at least end coil cap connected to the rotating field assembly. Each inter-pole cap preferably includes a top surface that has a curvature and/or at least one cavity. Each end coil cap may include at least one support. The salient pole machine may also include at least one fan assembly independent of the rotating field assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the salient pole machine includes at least one mounting plate, wherein each fan assembly is mounted on the mounting plate. The inter-pole caps and the end coil caps preferably comprise composites, polymers, alloys, ceramics, or naturally occurring materials.

Abstract: A conductor assembly including a magnetic coil positioned about a curvilinear axis with one or more coil rows comprising conductive material having an arcuate shape. A generated field is characterized by a dipole component having a first magnitude, a quadrupole component having a second magnitude, a sextupole component having a third magnitude and a decupole component having a fourth magnitude. The third and fourth magnitudes each 10?3 the first magnitude or less.

Abstract: A method for manufacture of a conductor assembly along a curvilinear axis. The assembly may be of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or in which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, a voltage is induced. In one example, the assembly includes a structure having a curved shape extending along the axis. A surface of the structure is positioned for formation of a channel along the curved shape. The structure is rotated about a second axis. While rotating the structure, a channel is formed in the surface that results in a helical shape in the structure. The channel extends both around and along the first axis.

Abstract: A method for manufacture of a conductor assembly. The assembly is of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or in which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, a voltage is induced. In an example embodiment one or more first coil rows are formed. The assembly has multiple coil rows about an axis with outer coil rows formed about inner coil rows. A determination is made of deviations from specifications associated with the formed one or more first coil rows. One or more deviations correspond to a magnitude of a multipole field component which departs from a field specification. Based on the deviations, one or more wiring patterns are generated for one or more second coil rows to be formed about the one or more first coil rows. The one or more second coil rows are formed in the assembly.

Abstract: A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for assembling a plurality of lenses arranged on a tray according to a previously set order in a lens barrel, the apparatus including: a detector detecting a decenter of each of the plurality of lenses, the decenter that is a difference between a center of an effective diameter and a center of an outer diameter; a controller controlling the assembling of the lenses by determining a direction of the assembling the plurality of lenses according to the detected decenter of the each of the plurality of lenses; and an assembler sequentially assembling the plurality of lenses in the lens barrel according to a control of the controller.

Abstract: A technique for installing a heatsink in an electronic assembly includes simultaneously applying force to multiple fastener assemblies that each retain a respective fastener in a body of the heatsink. The heatsink is then attached to the electronic assembly by actuating the fasteners while the force is simultaneously applied to the multiple fastener assemblies.

Abstract: A wiring assembly fixture and system, and a method for assembling wiring assemblies, are disclosed. A wiring assembly fixture includes at least two fixture blocks that are operable to retain wire adjacent a connector or a wire termination position to define lengths of wire extending between the fixture blocks. At least one of the fixture blocks is further operable to receive a wire cutting tool to cut the lengths of wire to form wire leads adjacent one of the connectors or wire termination positions. A method for assembling a wiring assembly may include positioning first and second wiring assembly connectors and weaving wire about the first and second wiring assembly connectors to define lengths of wire extending therebetween. The method may further include cutting the lengths of wire adjacent at least one of the wiring assembly connectors to form wire leads adjacent the wiring assembly connector.

Abstract: Crimping apparatus for crimping separate parts of a metal sleeve arranged concentrically about the junction between a shielded cable and a plug connector, including a pair of colinearly arranged annular crimping dies that are operable by an annular operating member arranged concentrically about the crimping dies, such that upon a single angular movement of the operating member in a given direction from a retracted position to a crimping position, one end of the sleeve is crimped to the plug in one desired manner, and the other end of the sleeve is crimped to the shielded cable in another desired manner.

Abstract: A method of interconnecting layers of a printed circuit board is disclosed. The method includes: forming at least one bump on a first metal layer using a conductive paste containing carbon nanotubes, stacking an insulation layer on the first metal layer such that the bumps penetrate the insulation layer, and stacking a second metal layer on the insulation layer such that the second metal layer is electrically connected with the first metal layer by the bump.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is disclosed. A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, which includes: forming at least one interlayer connector on a first carrier, stacking at least one insulation layer on the first carrier such that the interlayer connector is exposed, removing the first carrier, and forming at least one circuit pattern on the insulation layer such that the circuit pattern is electrically coupled with the interlayer connector, can be used to increase the density of circuit patterns, as the method can provide electrical connection between circuit patterns and vias without using lands.

Abstract: A method for filling either blind or through via holes in a semiconductor substrate involves the use of dielectric or conductive polymer paste, and a drying and a curing process of the polymer paste.

Abstract: An end face sensor device that has flexibility or bendability without being limited to its shape and can generate various apparatus with any shapes, and a method of producing the end face sensor device are provided. The end face sensor device is characterized in that a receiving part for receiving information from a subject and outputting the information as another information is formed on an end face of a linear body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing, on the surface of a wall capable of being swept by a fluid, raised elements forming disruptions of the boundary layer. It is characterized in that laser shocks are applied to said surface so as to create peaks on the edge of the impact zones, the peaks forming said disruptive raised elements.

Abstract: A method for producing a cooling body including cooling ribs for an electronic housing, in particular for the automotive industry, includes producing extruded profile slabs having cooling ribs which extend in a parallel manner. The profile slabs are disposed next to each other in relation to a surface which includes cooling ribs that are disposed in parallel. The profile slabs are cut to length by a profile circular saw having step profiles. In this way, the production process for producing a cooling body from extruded aluminum is variable for the first time in relation to the shape of the cooling body in such a way that the individual requirements in the electronic housing in relation to heat which is to be withdrawn, sealing between the housing and cooling body, and size of the cooling body, are taken into account. It is particularly suitable for use in the automotive industry.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a saxophone mouthpiece that has a complex interior chamber with tolerances of 0.005?. The present invention aims to make a mouthpiece in two parts via CNC machining, solder them together, and further CNC machine the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is machined to have complex inner shapes that have tolerances of 0.002? and 0.005? over all other surfaces.

Abstract: A safety razor cartridge includes a plurality of elongated blades disposed in a housing between a guard and a cap. The blades have substantially parallel sharp cutting edges. The plurality has first, second, and third consecutively disposed cutting edges. A distance between the first and second cutting edges is greater than a distance between the second and third cutting edges.

Abstract: A longer life and maintenance-free of a cutter for cutting a linear member are realized. A fixed blade (1) and a rotating blade (2) have through holes at the center of a disk, respectively, and shearing blades are formed on circumferential surfaces (1a) and (2a) of the respective through holes. The fixed blade (1) and the rotating blade (2) are held rotatably around the center axes of the through holes (free rotating direction) by a fixed blade holding member and a rotating blade holding member, not shown, respectively. A linear member (C) to be cut is inserted through the through holes of the fixed blade (1) and the rotating blade (2) and the center axis of the rotating blade (2) is displaced so that a centroid (6) of the rotating blade (2) becomes an oval so as to cut the linear member (C).

Abstract: Rulers and templates that are used to create several connected picots (or prairie points) made from a single piece of material, as well as methods for making and using such rulers, are described in this application. The rulers described in this application have a plurality of evenly spaced, alternating slots formed or cut in opposite, parallel edges of a substrate, resulting in evenly spaced, alternating tabs located on the opposite, parallel edges of the substrate. The ruler may be used to cut or mark material into connected squares that may be folded to make picots. The resulting picots are of uniform size and spacing, and are connected as a unitary piece of material.

Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine having three articulating arm transfer members can provide accurate measurements. The transfer members can be single tube assemblies. The transfer members can each be rotatably joined by relatively short articulating joint assemblies allowing relative rotation of adjacent transfer members about two degrees of freedom. Encoders can be used to measure the relative rotation about each of the degrees of freedom, and signals from the encoders can be digitized by processor boards positioned within the transfer members. Processor boards can be placed in tandem in the transfer members, and one or more of the processor boards can be mounted on a rotatable assembly. Slip rings can electrically couple all of the processor boards to allow for infinite rotatability of the articulating arm.

Abstract: A conditioner infuser cartridge for use with a dryer attachment having an attachment end for engagement with a hair dryer barrel, an opposite air outlet end and a perforated portion between the ends having at least one air intake, the cartridge configured for engagement near the attachment end and including a conditioner element constructed and arranged for retaining a supply of vaporizable conditioner and a support frame receiving the conditioner element and securing same in the attachment.

Abstract: A bulkhead structure for a clothes dryer has a generally cylindrical outer wall that fits within an open end of the clothes dryer drum to define a junction. The bulkhead has two side wall portions facing into the drum on opposing sides of a bulkhead access opening. Each of the side wall portions has a recess extending from the bulkhead access opening towards the cylindrical outer wall. The recess has a concave curvature terminating in an outer deflection wall inwardly spaced from the cylindrical outer wall. The recess and the outer deflection cause clothing contacting the recess and moving towards the dryer drum to be swept away from the junction.

Abstract: A laundry dryer capable of effectively removing creases or rumples from an object to be dried, for example, laundry, and effectively removing odor from the laundry is disclosed. The laundry dryer includes a drum for accommodating an object to be dried, a rear supporter for covering a rear side of the drum, a substance supply device having an end arranged at the rear supporter, to supply a water-based substance to an interior of the drum, and a rear plate formed to constitute a rear wall of the dryer while partially exposing the substance supply device.

Abstract: A flow-dividing device of a blowing model for drying and ironing out clothing, in which the blowing model is made by sewing a porous cloth to form a closed model corresponding to human body for wearing wet clothing thereon. An air inlet pipe is formed at the top of the model, and a heating device is connected to an outer end of the air inlet pipe for blowing air into the model. A plurality of flow-dividing tube are provided within the model. One end of each flow-dividing pipe is branched from an inner side of the air inlet pipe, and the other end of each flow-dividing tube is directed respectively to an inner side corresponding to a plurality of laminated portions of the clothing. Accordingly, the clothing can be uniformly dried and the drying duration can be shortened. Besides, the clothing can be maintained in an ironed state.