Abstract: Methods for repairing abradable seals of gas turbine engines include providing an abradable seal component of a gas turbine engine, the seal component having a structural substrate; providing a first preform to restore the structural substrate; and providing a second preform to form an abradable layer of the component. Preforms include a multilayer stack having a first layer and a second layer.

Abstract: A method for making a golf club head includes steps for processing upper and lower shells of the head. A metal- or non-metal-based composite material is provided which has a necessary thickness and whose area and total width are enough for making at least two unit shells, as determined by widths and surface curvatures of the upper and lower shells. A strip of excess material is reserved at a border between the unit shells. The two alternately or non-alternately arranged unit shells are integrally formed through a forming process, wherein an extension force generated while the unit shells are formed is constrained by the excess material to reduce deformation of the unit shells, so that the formed unit shells have flat cutting surfaces when the excess material is cut off, allowing the upper and lower shells thus made to have precise dimensions, improved ends of parts and close contact surfaces.

Abstract: A method of joining a first article to a second article using adjustment features located in an assigned scrap portion of the first article. The first article can be a casing for a turbine engine the first article being the casing skin and the second article a flange. The adjustment features are springs that can be stretched to increase the circumference of the skin. Following the correct sizing of the skin and joining to the flange the attachment features are removed along with the assigned scrap portion of the skin.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an absorbent article according to the present invention includes the steps of a leg circumference forming process of forming a leg circumferential region on a web which is continuously fed in an MD, in a conveyance device, and a folding process of folding the web in two after the leg circumference forming process, so that a second half region on one divided by a center line in a CD comes closer to or overlaps a first half region on the other side. In the folding process, the first half region is conveyed on a conveyance belt which drives horizontally in parallel to an installation surface of the conveyance device (for example, a folding device) and the second half region is folded towards the first half region by a guide unit that guides the second half region.

Abstract: A part to be centered during an assembly process includes an effective portion which performs a function and is shaped for insertion into a hole, a reference portion extended from the effective portion and formed substantially perpendicular to a center axis of the effective portion, and an aligning portion extended from the effective portion and formed around the effective portion. When the effective portion of the part is inserted into the hole, a center of the effective portion is automatically aligned with a centerline of the hole.

Abstract: In a single-reel type tape cartridge, a coupling portion of a leader tape includes a pair of winding pieces disposed at opposite sides of a cutout and each winding piece includes a base portion and a turnover portion wound around a pin of a leader member so as to be ultrasonically welded to the base portion. An anvil for supporting the coupling portion of the leader tape has a pair of anvil faces each having a width smaller than that of the turnover portion and ultrasonic welding of the turnover portion to the base portion is performed by supporting the coupling portion on the anvil faces. The turnover portion is divided into a completely welded area having a width substantially equal to that of each of the anvil faces and an incompletely welded area disposed outside each of opposite side edges of the completely welded area.

Abstract: A device for attachment to a conventional type of ladder for holding tools and other diverse items in a position for convenient access by a workman on the ladder is described in two embodiments. In both embodiments the device includes a rigid, linearly elongated member carrying a pair of projections having free ends in opposing, spaced relation, the distance between the free ends being selectively adjustable by relative movement of the projections along an axis parallel to a spaced from the axis of the elongated member. In a first described embodiment, the elongated member is formed by a pair of tubular, telescopingly engaged members with one of the projections fixedly mounted to opposite ones of the pair of members. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated member is a one-piece rod with one of the projections fixedly connected thereto and the other projection mounted to a bracket which is slidable along the rod.

Abstract: MEMS can be fabricated from fibers without the use of a matrix material. Devices can be built where fibers are attached only at a substrate edge (e.g. cantilevers, bridges). Motions can be controlled by adjusting the linkage between multiple fibers with weak coupling (e.g. base, tip, in-between). Driving mechanisms include base-forcing (magnetics, piezo, electrostatics) or tip forcing (magnetics). Mirrors may be formed on free ends of cantilevers to form optical scanners.

Abstract: A locating device for use with a first component fastenable to a second component by a fastener has a tab configured to be mounted with respect to the fastener when the fastener extends through an opening in the second component to retain the fastener to the second component. A method of assembling components is also provided.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for inserting a piston pin wire lock ring, particularly Circlips and the like, into a locking groove of a wrist pin bore of a piston. The wire lock ring is radially pre-compressed and thus reduced in size in such a manner that its outside diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the piston wrist pin bore. The wire lock ring is subsequently inserted, in its compressed state, into the pin bore where it is then uncompressed and released into the locking groove of the piston bore. A kit is disclosed for permitting the installation of a wire lock ring into a groove in a bore of a piston assembly. The disclosed invention comprises a cylindrical sleeve/tube and a plunger that slips into the sleeve/tube. The sleeve/tube has an outside diameter just slightly less than the diameter of the piston wrist pin bore containing the groove in which the lock ring is inserted.

Abstract: A bearing pin (1) for locking pieces (2, 21, 22), in particular a motor vehicle door lock (3), in which the locking pieces (2, 21, 22) are at least partially rotationally mounted on the bearing pin (1) forming a bearing axis (L), comprising a carrier plate (4) which is made of a shape-retaining material, in particular metal, and which supports at least one locking piece (2, 21, 22), and from which a clip-shaped form (41) is formed in essentially the axial direction of the bearing axis (L) with the bearing pin (1) being formed by means of plastic extrusion coating (5) about the clip-shaped form (41).

Abstract: A machine tool assembly including a first machine tool including a spindle for holding a cutting tool and at least one machine table for mounting thereon a workpiece, a second machine tool for mounting thereon a workpiece, and a conveying unit for moving the second machine tool back and forth from a storage position in a storage compartment of the first machine tool to a machining position wherein the second machine tool is mounted on the at least one machine table of the first machine tool.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a magnetic element includes the steps of providing a first magnetic material, a second magnetic material, and at least one coil; disposing the coil in a mold; applying the first magnetic material in the coil to form a winding magnetic core; and applying the second magnetic material in the mold to form a magnetic body for covering the winding magnetic core.

Abstract: A positioning mark (20) has a shape by which a position and a direction can be identified when moved together with a separator (10) along a plane. In other words, the positioning mark (20) is formed, for example, in a cross shape so that a position on the X-axis and a position on the Y-axis and the tilt in the ? direction of the positioning mark (20) can be identified. The positioning mark (20) is optically read by, for example, a sensor, and the positions on the x-axis and the Y-axis of the positioning mark (20) are calculated by, for example, image analysis processing. Based on the calculation result, positioning of the separator (10) is performed.

Abstract: An assembling method of a solid oxide fuel cell, having a stack structure in which sheet bodies and separators are stacked in alternating layers, includes a stacking step, a sealing step, and a reduction process step. In the sealing step, a laminate in which a crystallized glass material is interposed between the perimetric portions adjacent to each other is heated, so that the crystallization rate of the crystallized glass is increased to 0 to 50%. Accordingly, the perimetric portions adjacent to each other are integrated and sealed, and a room for glass softening is left. In the reduction process step, the laminate is heated, and a reduction gas is supplied into a fuel channel, whereby the reduction process is performed to the fuel electrode layer, and the crystallization rate is increased to 70 to 100%. Thus, the assembly of the fuel cell is completed.

Abstract: An apparatus including a bond head, a supplemental support, a reduction module, and a transducer is provided. The bond head holds a first substrate that contains a first set of metal pads. The supplemental support holds a second substrate that contains a second set of metal pads. The aligner forms an aligned set of metal pads by aligning the first substrate to the second substrate. The reduction module contains the aligned substrates and a reduction gas flows into the reduction module. The transducer provides repeated relative motion to the aligned set of metal pads.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus for assembling an electronic component to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a base, a fixing member fixed to the base, a sliding member slidably mounted to the base, and a driving device mounted to the base. The fixing member is configured for fixing the PCB. The sliding member is configured for supporting the electronic component. The driving device is capable of driving the sliding member to move relative to the fixing member to assemble the electronic component to the PCB.

Abstract: A rotary positioning mechanism used for positioning a circuit board to a bottom plate of a chassis is disclosed, which has a plurality of positioning holes concentrically formed on the circuit board and a plurality of positioning columns disposed on the bottom plate of the chassis corresponding to the positioning holes respectively. Each of the positioning holes has an inserting portion and a positioning portion, and each of the positioning columns has a head portion capable of passing through the inserting portion of the corresponding positioning hole and a neck portion connected to the head portion and capable of engaging with the positioning portion of the corresponding positioning hole. By rotating the circuit board relative to the bottom plate of the chassis, the neck portion of each of the positioning columns is engaged with the positioning portion of the corresponding positioning hole, thereby positioning the circuit board to the bottom plate of the chassis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a component mounting apparatus including two board transfer devices for respectively transferring circuit boards in respective directions parallel to each other and a component placing device provided with at least one component placing head for mounting the components on the boards positioned at predetermined mounting positions on the board transfer devices. Where two component placing heads are provided, they pick up components from two component supply devices and mount the picked-up components respectively on the boards loaded by the two board transfer devices. In this way, the component placing device mounts components simultaneously or alternately on two boards loaded respectively by the two board transfer devices.

Abstract: The field-repair assembly is used for temporarily repairing a ruptured or otherwise damaged elastomeric track mounted on a vehicle and generally allows the vehicle to proceed, preferably on its own, to a maintenance site located nearby where replacement or permanent repair of the track can be undertaken. The assembly comprises a plurality of spaced-apart and generally parallel support members, each of which being generally transversely disposed on the ground engaging outer surface of the track. The transverse members are secured to each side of the track via retention brackets. The transverse members are further linked together via flexible cables which are fixedly mounted to retention brackets. The assembly further comprises a bridging element generally mounted to a subset of the transverse members. The bridging element is generally located over the damaged area of the track and on the outer surface thereof for providing continuity and support to the damaged track.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar concentrator cell module assembly within an integrated circuit process, which solar concentrator cell module assembly includes at least one solar device and which solar device includes one printed circuit board and one Fresnel lens. A printed circuit board is assembled according to a pre-defined circuit board base design layout that allows pick and place of a single solar concentrator cell chip onto a circuit board base. Connections are provided for the solar concentrator cell chip in a serialized or a parallelized arrangement on the circuit board base, and a plurality of openings are formed in the circuit board base below a backside of the solar concentrator chip to enable attachment of cooling fingers.

Abstract: A component mounting method in which a component can be mounted with high mounting accuracy even onto a board that is long in a transportation direction in a component mounter, includes: calculating a first amount of correction for a component mounting position by recognizing positions of board marks in the first mounting area (S4); mounting the component at the component mounting position which is being corrected based on the amount of correction calculated in the calculating a first amount of correction (S6); calculating a second amount of correction for a component mounting position by recognizing positions of board marks in the second mounting area (S10); and mounting the component at the component mounting position which is being corrected based on the amount of correction calculated in the calculating a second amount of correction (S12).

Abstract: A part cartridge for a mounter device used in a mounting process for mounting electronic parts on a substrate by heating the substrate to a predetermined temperature after the electronic parts are mounted on the substrate put on a conveying carrier by the mounter device, comprising holding part holding the substrate in the state of being fitted to the conveying carrier, and a guide tape holding the holding part. The holding member is stored in the state of being wound together with the guide tape so that the holding part can be mounted on the conveying carrier by the mounter device. By this, a method of holding and carrying the substrate for mounting the holding part on the conveying carrier by using the mounter device can be adopted in the mounting process. The deflection of the substrate in reflow can be securely prevented while suppressing cost by effectively utilizing the existing mounting line and devices.

Abstract: To make the fracturing position controlled conveniently with high precision when the substrate end of the probe contact is fractured and cut off. By compressing the front face of the substrate end portion with the pushing member, brittle fracture is generated on the substrate along the carved groove, and the substrate end portion is cut off from the substrate. The fracturing position in the above-mentioned fracturing is controlled so as to be along the fracturing position whose extension puts thereon the stress concentrating ends of two fracturing control structures. Here, the fracturing control structure is located with high positional precision on the front face of the substrate through the alignment technique of photolithography. In this way, resilient armatures constituted of the tips projected from the fracturing position coming to be the end of the substrate 11a can be stably formed with high precision.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bearing component (1), in particular a connecting rod (1), from a moulded part (2), wherein the bearing component (1) includes at least one divided bearing seat (5) formed by a bearing base (3) and a bearing cover (4), and a bearing seat surface (7) coated with a bearing layer (6) of a bearing layer material is formed in the bearing seat (5) for supporting a shaft. In the method of the present invention the bearing cover (4) is separated from the moulded part (2) along a separating surface (8). In accordance with the invention, a masking agent (M) is disposed perpendicularly with respect to a separating line (10) on the bearing seat surface (7) during a coating process for applying the bearing layer (6) in order to form a coating-free region, such that a recess (9) at a predetermined width (B) is produced in the bearing layer (6). The masking agent (M) is formed as an element which is separate from the bearing component (1) and is not connected thereto.

Abstract: In a processing method for processing a cylinder block, a finish processing for the cylinder bore is performing, by pressing the portion of the bolt phase for fastening the cylinder head on the cylinder portion outer peripheral surface forming the inside surface of a water jacket, on the condition that the rigidity of the pressed portion on the cylinder portion toward the pressure from the side of the cylinder bore (the surface pressure from the grinding stones by honing process) is enhanced compared with the other portions.

Abstract: Gas turbine airfoil assemblies and methods of repair are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: separating the airfoil from the platform; forming a depression in the platform, the depression being sized and shaped to receive a replacement airfoil; and affixing the replacement airfoil within the depression such that the replacement airfoil is attached to the platform.

Abstract: A gas turbine blade, a gas turbine blade airfoil repair method, and an airfoil corresponding to the product of the method are disclosed. The airfoil extends radially from a platform and includes a tip having a tip edge radially distant from the platform; a trailing edge; and a leading edge. The method includes forming a joining plane extending from the leading edge to the tip edge, wherein the joining plane forms at least one arc; forming a replacement tip fittable on the joining plane; and bonding the replacement tip to the airfoil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an inkjet head discharging ink. The method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: heating the inkjet head to a temperature over a melting point of a filler; filling the inkjet head with the filler such that a gap inside the inkjet head is filled with the filler; and discharging the filler out of the inkjet head such that the filler in the gap of the inkjet head remains.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a recording head including a recording element substrate provided with an energy-generating element which generates energy used for discharging ink and an ink-supplying port through which ink is supplied to the energy-generating element, and a supporting member which supports the recording element substrate, the recording element substrate and the supporting member being bonded and fixed together by an ultraviolet curable adhesive, the method including applying ultraviolet light, along a line of intersection between a wall surface in the longitudinal direction of the ink-supplying port and a wall surface in the lateral direction of the ink-supplying port, toward a corner which is an intersection point among a side on the supporting member side of the wall surface in the longitudinal direction, a side on the supporting member side of the wall surface in the lateral direction, and the line of intersection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail clipper which comprises a slender body formed by an upper press lever and a lower press lever which are movably engaged, an upper cover and a lower cover which are respectively fitted onto the outer surfaces of the upper press lever and the lower press lever to form a slender etui, a lower blade which is movably pivotally engaged with one end of the upper press lever by means of a first pivotal axle, and an upper blade which is movably pivotally engaged with one end of the lower press lever by means of a second pivotal axle.

Abstract: A serving utensil comprises a handle having a gripping portion that is gripped by the user. A serving receptacle is operatively connected to the handle. There is mounted to the serving utensil a serving scraper having a resilient arm with a bowed shape. The resilient arm has a scraping end and a mounting end. A mounting means at the mounting end is for mounting the resilient arm to the serving utensil forwardly of the gripping portion of the utensil used to grip the utensil and rearwardly of the serving receptacle. A scraper-remover is disposed at the scraper end of the resilient arm so that food can be scraped off of the food receptacle of the utensil when the serving scraper is actuated by the user.

Abstract: A utensil and method for collecting measuring and pouring powders and fluids, the utensil is made as a single unit including a collection container, holding handle containing a tube which has one opening in the wall of the collection container and a discharge opening at the end of the handle. The method includes collecting the substance into the collection container, moving the utensil to the place of dispersal, and pouring the collected substance through the discharge opening.

Abstract: The food utensil is a scissor-like eating utensil that permits a user to retrieve snack foods from a container. The utensil comprises a pair of blades pivoted to each other. The blades have respective handles at one end and terminate with respective planar-configured forks at the other end. The dimensions of the blades, handles and forks are designed to enhance retrieval of snack foods from containers in a sanitary manner.

Abstract: A chain-type flexible cutting edge, particularly for bush-cutter is described, comprising at least one linear connecting and cutting link (3) and at least one toothed connecting and cutting link (5) mutually connected in an articulated manner in order to have a smooth cutting-start edge (TL) and a toothed cutting-start edge (TD).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pendulum guide device for a jigsaw saw blade which executes reciprocating motions, having guide elements which grip onto a saw blade back of the saw blade and which are assigned to a frame. It is proposed that at least two guide elements (7) are provided, wherein one is fixed to the frame and the other is movably mounted to the frame (8) and is pretensioned onto and in the direction of the saw blade back (6).

Abstract: Systems and methods for cutting matboard at an angle between 5 and 90 degrees with a replaceable cartridge are described. The system includes a blade, blade cartridge, and footblock. The blade is double-edged and double-beveled and designed to fasten into the cartridge without slipping. The blade cartridge is secured in the footblock. The cartridge is designed to hold the blade at an angle to the material to be cut and to cut by pulling or pushing the blade through the material. Because the blade is secured into the cartridge, the position and angle and depth of the blade relative to the material remain constant.

Abstract: An improved structure of a cutting edge of a diamond blade allows the cutting edge to be constantly sharp for cutting and have a long service life. The cutting edge is formed at an appropriate part of a particularly shaped metal shank or blank and is corrugated by stamping so as to form recesses on two sides of the cutting edge. The recesses of the cutting edge have inner bottoms whose depths are one-half or more than one-half a thickness of the metal shank or blank. The cutting edge can be further formed with plural openings. In addition, the two sides of the cutting edge have outer surfaces electroplated or coated with diamond particles, wherein a vertical distance between outermost portions of layers of the diamond particles formed respectively on the two sides of the cutting edge is greater than a thickness of the cutting edge.

Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a fence, a base including a first locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a first fence axis, a second locking member configured to cooperate with the fence to lock the fence along a second fence axis, the second fence axis perpendicular to the first fence axis and a support arm positioned above the base for supporting a power tool.

Abstract: A laser device, including a cradle with a laser unit exiting from this, the cradle being connected to a base element, relative to which the cradle can be adjusted in terms of inclination by at least one actuating drive. In order to achieve a secure mounting of the cradle for the laser unit with simple structural means, while at the same time eliminating any play between the mutually tilting parts, it is proposed that the cradle be connected to the base element, first, by a solid joint, and secondly by two adjusting drives, wherein the adjusting drives are arranged with respect to the solid joint so that the lines of connection between lengthwise axis of the solid joint and the adjusting drives subtend a right angle.

Abstract: Survey tool for performing as-built survey measurements with improved accuracy by engaging with and centering on stationary fasteners. The survey tool has a substantially conical receiver with a narrow end and a wide end, the wide end adapted for centering on stationary fasteners of various sizes. A connector is coupled to the narrow end of the conical receiver and is adapted for engaging a rod.

Abstract: A measuring device, for measuring a deviation of a body to determine an amount of shimming requisite for the body, includes an elongated member, a level indicating member, a gauge member and a jack screw member. The level indicating member is disposed on the elongated member. The gauge member is disposed on the elongated member, and the jack screw member is disposed adjacent to the gauge member on the elongated member. The elongated member may be placed on the body for measuring the deviation of the body to determine the amount of shimming requisite for the body. The jack screw member is capable of adjusting the elongated member on the body until the level indicating member indicates a horizontal orientation of the elongated member on the body. The gauge member is capable of measuring the deviation of the body, at the horizontal orientation of the elongated member on the body.

Abstract: A construction layout device comprising a body having a front face, rear face and two side faces; at least one base plate fastened to the underside of said body and providing support therefor atop a worksurface; a handle fastened atop said body, said handle having one termination proximate to said front face and a second termination proximate to said rear face; a first protrusion fastened to either said front face or one of said side faces, said protrusion having a through bore, said through bore normal to said worksurface; and at least one adjustable pin inserted in said through bore for holding a chalk line or other layout means.

Abstract: The disclosure depicts an adjustable square device with a body having a substantially uniform cross-section at planes orthogonal to a longitudinal axis, the cross-section having a generally rectangular outline. A first groove extends inwardly from a first end of the body and oriented generally parallel a bottom surface of the body. A second groove extends inwardly from the first end and is orthogonal the first groove, the first and second grooves intersecting at a vertex. The device also has a tunnel extending from the vertex to a second end of the body, and a blade slidably engagable into one of the first or second grooves.

Abstract: A safety rule includes a rule body, which has a stop flange protruded from and extending along one long side thereof, a protective plate, which has one long side pivotally coupled to the rule body so that the protective plate can be set in a collapsed position and closely attached to the top surface of the rule body when the safety rule is not in use or lifted from the rule body to a lifted position for protecting the user's hand to avoid accidental hand injury when the safety rule is used to guide a cutter in cutting a sheet member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tiling tool (10) for assisting with the alignment and marking of tiles to be cut comprises: a body portion (14) and a handle portion (16), in which said body portion (14) includes a first step (18) having a height H1 substantially equal to a gap G between already affixed tiles and into which it is insertable and a second step portion (20) adjacent thereto and having a height H2 substantially equal to or greater than the gap G and including an upper surface (22) onto which, in operation, a tile to be cut may be placed and located. In combination with a template, which may be a further tile, the tool allows an operator to position, mark and then cut a tile along a cut line which accurately reflects the angle of a boundary that is other than parallel to the line of tiles already positioned on a wall or floor.

Abstract: A multi-purpose spacer provides working surfaces for properly spacing studs, joists, rafters, and decking. The spacer (also referred to herein as a “tool” or “jig”) includes an adjustable spacer for balusters used in staircase railings, deck railings, and the like. The spacer may be constructed of a light metal, preferably aluminum, or suitably rugged plastic, and may also include a removable, padded handle to ease transport and use. Embodiments of the invention provide a spacing tool that is (for all practical purposes and in accordance with typical tolerances in the framing carpentry industry) completely temperature- and humidity-immune as well as waterproof.

Abstract: A device for measuring the relative position of a material measure (10) and a reading head (12) is described, in which the material measure (10) has an incremental scale (14); in which the incremental scale (14) is non-magnetically scanned at a high resolution by a scanner (16) belonging to the reading head (12); in which the material measure (10) has permanent magnets (18), which are positioned at equidistant intervals in the direction of measurement and which establish continuous and adjoining segments (20) within the incremental scale (14); in which the magnetic field created by the permanent magnets (18) following each other in succession is recorded by at least one magnetic sensor (24) belonging to the reading head (12); in which the magnitude of the recorded magnetic field (22) is used to assign the position of the reading head (12) to a step of the incremental scale (14) within the segment (20) defined by these permanent magnets (18); and in which a Wiegand wire device (26, 28) belonging to the reading

Abstract: An improvement on the structure of a measuring tape device is that a magnetic mechanism is secured at the distal end of a measuring tape. The magnetic mechanism is not placed onto the leg piece of the hook member and thus is not formed as part of the body of the hook member of the measuring tape. The front end of the magnetic mechanism is placed in alignment with the “0” cm mark on the measuring tape. During measuring process of an object of measurement and a designated point, the magnetic mechanism allows the measuring tape to be magnetically attached to the surface of the object and anchored at the exact starting point of measurement, and therefore, the measuring precision will not be skewed because of thickness of the hook member or because of the gap caused by the movable mechanics of the hook member.

Abstract: A system for indicating a depth of engagement of two threadably engaged surfaces of a support pedestal. The system includes at least a first thread protuberance disposed on a first threaded surface of the support pedestal and at least a second thread protuberance disposed on a second threaded surface of the support pedestal. The first thread protuberance impinges against the second thread protuberance when the first and second threaded surfaces are threadably engaged and rotated to provide sensory indication of a depth of engagement of the first and second threaded surfaces.