Abstract: A brush, such as a toothbrush, has a brushing head incorporating one or more rotatable brush inserts. The brushing head and the inserts both have a plurality of bristles extending therefrom, the bristles of the inserts being surrounded by the bristles of the brushing head. The inserts are retained in sockets within the brushing head, within which they may both rotate and move translationally, preferably undergoing an orbital motion around the socket. The inserts may move continuously or reciprocally. This motion of the inserts is generated by manual movement of the brush, for example while brushing a user's teeth. The inserts may be provided with toothed cogs that engage with recesses between teeth arrayed around an interior of each socket. The brush may include an electric motor powering a mechanism to vibrate the brushing head as a whole; however, this motor still does not drive the inserts.

Abstract: A cleaning material and a cleaning tool, and methods of their use. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cleaning material and a cleaning tool having a plurality of cleaning segments.

Abstract: Cleansing and scrubbing devices, and methods of their use and manufacture. More particularly, the present invention relates to a body cleansing device for personal hygiene and methods for their manufacture.

Abstract: An adjustable and replaceable scraper includes a handle, an extender movably mounted in the handle, a replaceable blade mounted on the extender. The extender is able to move relative to the handle for adjusting a distance relative to the handle. The replaceable blade is able to be replaced.

Abstract: A rain detector for use with an automotive vehicle. The rain detector includes a capacitance sensor mounted to the inside surface of a windshield. The sensor includes at least two output lines which vary in capacitance as the function of magnitude of rain on the outside surface of the windshield. A programmed microcontroller receives the sensor output lines as analog input signals and then compares the magnitude of the capacitance with a threshold capacitance. In the event that the sensed capacitance exceeds the threshold capacitance, indicative of raindrops on the outside surface of the windshield, the microcontroller generates an output signal to the wiper control circuitry of the vehicle to activate the windshield wiper system.

Abstract: A double suction type sterilizing vacuum cleaner includes a base seat and an upper cover mounted on an upper side of the base seat. A main suction port is provided in the base seat. A hitting device is mounted on the base seat and adapted to hit a cleaning object under the base seat. A sterilizing lamp is mounted in the base seat for sterilizing purposes. A dust collecting box is detachably mounted to the upper cover and defines an air channel in communication with the main suction port. A secondary suction port is provided in the dust collecting box and in communication with the air channel. When the main suction port is blocked, an ambient air can be supplied to the air channel through the secondary suction port, facilitating the release of the blocking situation in the main suction port.

Abstract: A dust remover according to the present disclosure forms an air flow in a space formed between a charge-coupled device and a shutter unit, and removes dust on a surface of the charge-coupled device, the dust remover comprising an air injector having a plurality of air injecting holes; an air discharger which is installed on a surface facing the air injector, and has at least one air discharging hole which is smaller than the air injecting hole; and an exhausting dust collecting filter which is installed in the air discharger, and collects dust in the air being discharged.

Abstract: A floor sweeper includes a sweeper head defining therein a dust chamber, sweeping rollers mounted around all sides of the sweeper head and powered by a motor to direct dust into the dust chamber, and electric fans mounted in the sweeper head for inducing currents of air toward the inside of the sweeper head to offset outward flowing currents induced during the rotation of the sweeping rollers so as to prevent outside dust from flying about to cause secondary contamination.

Abstract: A castor includes a dustproof cover, a support shaft detachably mounted on the dustproof cover and two rollers mounted on the support shaft respectively and received in the dustproof cover respectively. The dustproof cover has an inner portion provided with a support post. The support post has a lower end provided with an arcuate locking recess detachably locked onto the support shaft. Thus, each of the rollers is encompassed by the dustproof cover completely so that the dustproof cover can isolate the rollers to prevent hairs, dirt or dusts from entering the rollers easily. In addition, the support shaft can be detached from the dustproof cover so that the support shaft and the rollers can be removed from the dustproof cover to facilitate the user clearing dirt, dusts or hairs accumulated in the dustproof cover and the rollers.

Abstract: A hinge including a first hinge member including a first magnetic element; and a second hinge member including a second magnetic element, wherein the first and second hinge members are hingedly mounted to each other. The first and second hinge members are substantially maintained in a retained position via magnetic force between the first and second magnetic elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door closer, and particularly to an air pressure inner circulation-type automatic compensation control door closer, comprising a cylinder body and a telescopic rod, wherein a one-way air intake valve means is provided at the other end of the cylinder body to take in air in one way in an internal cavity of the cylinder body when the door is opened, at one end portion of the telescopic rod in the interior of the cylinder body is connected a regulating valve means wherein the gas in the cylinder body flows cyclically in the cavity of the cylinder body when the telescopic rod in a moving state, an inner cover sealing means is fixedly provided inside the end cap, and a large compression spring is provided in a cavity between the inner cover sealing means and the regulating valve means; the internal cavity of the cylinder body is divided into two automatically pressurizeable and automatically compensatable gas cavities through the inner cover sealing means, the regulating valve me

Abstract: A hinge arm having a hinge pin hole having a worn bore, for example a hinge arm of a hinge assembly of an access door on a gas turbine engine, is repaired by forming in the worn hinge arm a new hole with a keyway extending outwardly from the new hole. A keyed bushing is provided having a cylindrical body having a central bore extending axially therethrough and a key extending outwardly from the cylindrical hole. The keyed bushing is inserted into the new hole and keyway formed in the hinge arm thereby preventing rotation of the bushing relative to the hinge arm.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first leaf, a pivot shaft fixedly mounted to the first leaf, a second leaf rotatably mounted to the pivot shaft, a retention assembly mounted to the pivot shaft, a resilient assembly mounted to the pivot shaft; and two limiting members unrotatably mounted to the pivot shaft and located at opposite sides of the second leaf. Each limiting member forms two limiting surfaces at a circumference of the limiting member. The retention assembly defines a positioning column passing through the second leaf. The positioning column of the retention assembly is operable to engage with one of the limiting surfaces of each of the limiting members.

Abstract: A diagonal motion door hinge for a vehicle door includes an upper door connection plate having a second motion assembly pivotally mounted to the upper door connection plate. The axis of rotation of the second motion assembly is perpendicular to the upper door connection plate. A first motion assembly is mounted to the second motion assembly at a first motion hinge. The first motion assembly is adapted to connect to an upper portion of a vehicle door. The lower door connection plate includes a lower door connection plate stopper and a lower shock connection. The lower door connection plate stopper has a lower door double motion stopper surface. A point of contact between the ballpoint and the lower door double motion stopper surface is offset from a horizontal motion hinge pin axis to provide a first diagonal motion.

Abstract: A hinge includes a shaft defining a positioning depression, a rotation bracket rotatably mounted to the shaft, and a positioning member. A first end of the positioning member is fixedly mounted to the rotation bracket, and a second end of the positioning member defines a protuberance engagable in the positioning depression.

Abstract: Coupling for inducing high temperature drops on parts of an aircraft includes an edge portion (2) subjected to high temperature and a bearing structure (3) having limited capacity to resist against high temperatures. The coupling includes at least one hinge (4) having low heat conductivity.

Abstract: A sliding assist mechanism includes a case (1) attached to one of a main body (7) and a mobile body (A); a latch (4) movably disposed in the case and switched between a standby state in which the latch is locked in the case and a retracted state in which the locking is released; a biasing device (3) for biasing the latches in one direction; and an operation member (8) attached to the other of the main body (7) and the mobile body. When the latch (4) is switched.from the standby state to the retracted state, the sliding assist mechanism allows the mobile body to move from a first position to a second position on a main body side through the operation member (8) by biasing force accumulated in the biasing means (3).

Abstract: A mounting device 12 for producing all-steel card clothings 2 with improved mounting quality. The mounting device 12 comprises a guide arrangement 28 for guiding the profile wire 3. The guide arrangement 28 may comprise, for example, an angle adjustment arrangement 32 comprising two brake jaws 30, 31. The mounting device 12 has at least one longitudinal axis 34, 45, about which the guide arrangement 28 can be pivoted. The guide arrangement 28 can be pivoted manually, with the use of a motor or by spring force. In addition, the guide arrangement 28 and the angle adjustment arrangement 32, respectively, can be adjusted in linear direction, and horizontally and vertically in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the profile wire 38. Optionally, the guide arrangement 28 may replace a separate brake arrangement as well as a separate alignment arrangement.

Abstract: A crystallization method includes: actually measuring a particle number of the crystals precipitated from the saturated solution and a concentration of the saturated solution, while cooling the solution according to a cooling temperature profile; calculating an absolute particle number of crystals precipitated from the saturated solution according to a mass balance, based on an actual measurement value of the particle number and an actual measurement value of the concentration; heating the saturated solution when the absolute particle number exceeds a threshold to perform heating control so that the absolute particle number becomes a set value; and cooling the saturated solution again according to a preset cooling temperature profile after controlling to dissolve excessive crystals in the solution so that the absolute particle number returns to the set value.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to easily conduct operation to fix a fastening elastic string in order to attach a seat back cover to a seat back main body. The means to achieve the purpose is to form a clip 201 comprising a holding part 7 provided with a groove 9 to hold a fastening elastic string 104 and a locking part 8 provided with first and second locking bodies 15, 16 in order to be locked to a fixing hole 5 of a lower panel 103, then to insert the fastening elastic string 104 to the groove 9 of the clip 201 while pulling thereof, and then to set a protrusion 3 of the fastening elastic string 104 to stopper 11b of the groove 9 with elasticity in the shrinking direction.

Abstract: A shielded magnetic plug-in lock, for which a connector is plugged into a connector receiving element and held therein by magnetic holding forces or additionally by means of mechanical engagement, is provided. The connector and the connector receiving element are designed in such a way that the connector magnet and the magnet for the connector receiving element are magnetized transversely to the closing direction X, and at least one shielding plate consisting of a ferro-magnetic material is provided on the plug or the plug receiving element. The shielding plate covers the connector magnet and the connector receiving element magnets, and the ferro-magnetic material and the thickness of the shielding plate are selected in such a way as to obtain a magnetic shielding sufficient for a pre-determined use.

Abstract: A clamp is designed and built for a particular application. The clamp may be affixed to, or attached at a specific joint on an existing telescopic pole structure. The clamp may be made in two or more sections that comprise shells that have been shaped to match the outside diameters of both sections of the existing telescopic joint.

Abstract: A lockable clamping system for use in securing photovoltaic (PV) panels to a frame rail component, wherein the frame rail component includes structure for engaging with a portion of the lockable clamping system. The lockable clamping system may have a clamp member having a body portion, with the body portion having a bore. A fastener may be operatively coupled to the clamp member and may extend through the bore in the clamp member generally perpendicular to the clamp member. The fastener may have a head portion having a key shaped recess, the key shaped recess configured to allow rotation of the fastener only via predetermined security key shaped to engage with the key shaped recess.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved wire-gate carabiner system including a frame, gate, and gate biasing system. The gate is pivotably coupled to the frame across an opening to form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration. The gate may be referred to as a wire-type gate in that it includes an arch and two ends. The arch is looped over a hook disposed on the keyed region of the frame in the closed configuration. The two ends are pivotably coupled to the frame at two independent gate coupling points on the pivot region so as to utilize the torsional rigidity of the gate structure as the gate biasing system. The keyed region of the frame includes a hook and a cover. The cover is oriented and shaped to laterally shield the arch and hook from undesirable couplings.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatically locking carabiner system including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The frame and gate form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration with respect to the frame. When in an engaged state, the gate locking system is configured to automatically lock the gate in the closed configuration with respect to the frame. The gate locking system may include a trigger coupled to the frame such that the position of the trigger corresponds to the state of the gate locking system. The trigger may be positioned on an opposite side of the frame from the gate with respect to the inner region. The force required to disengage the gate locking system may be substantially opposite that which is required to transition the gate to the open configuration with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A buckling device for fastening a belt is provided. The buckling device comprises a first portion, a second portion, an elastic portion and at least one push portion. The elastic portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The second portion engages with the belt and the belt is fastened. The at least one push portion is integrally formed with the elastic portion and is exposed from the first portion and the second portion. The at least one push portion is adapted to be pushed inwards by an external force to force the elastic portion to extrude outwards so that the second portion is forced to move outwards to release the belt.

Abstract: A clip assembly may safely secure sliding sashes of a window or door during transportation, and, in one embodiment, be comprised of a strap member and a pawl member. The strap member may be comprised of a bumper portion, and a strap portion extending therefrom, where the strap portion may have a plurality of teeth formed within the thickness of the strap. The pawl member may have a pair of sidewalls supported by a top wall and an intermediate wall. The top wall may have a protrusion which includes a plurality of pawl teeth formed to complement the strap teeth, and be located proximate to the intermediate wall. The strap may be introduced through the gap between the top rail of an upper sash and bottom rail of the second sash, to then be inserted into the pawl, and thereby be retained by the respective teeth to secure the sashes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a button fastener, comprising a penetrating part (10) and a receiving part (20), wherein the penetrating part (10) is substantially u-shaped by means of having a transversal base (16) with two parallel legs (15), each of said legs (15) having a pointed end (11; 31) and a protruding retaining member (14;34) adjacent said pointed end arranged to interlock with the receiving part (20), and wherein said receiving part (20) is substantially u-shaped with at least one transversal base (25) and at a position at a distance from said transversal base (25) an interlocking receiving member (22) arranged to interlock with said penetrating part (10), wherein at least one of said parts (10, 20) is arranged with a gripping member (19, 29) which is detachable by means of a line of rupture (17, 27). It also relates to a method of fastening buttons.

Abstract: A lacing system for footwear includes a plurality of elastic strips each secured between a different one of a plurality of paired eyelets of the footwear. A pair of hooks is coupled to each of the plurality of strips at opposite ends of each strip. Each of the pair of hooks has a hook end. At least one of the pair of hooks is selectively attacheable along a length of the strip at an end of the strip to increase or decrease the spring force between the corresponding pair of eyelets.

Abstract: A fastener with a breakaway and methods of using the same. In one embodiment the fastener is a screw having a head and elongated stem, adapted to be easily manipulated by a user when using the screw as a fastener in a hinge or joint. A means of holding a screw by providing a breakaway tab or non-threaded portion of the elongated stem which can be used to align and insert the screw into a screw hole in the process of engaging threads in the screw hole with threads of the screw. After engaging the threads in the screw hole, such as after the screw has been essentially completely inserted into the screw hole, the breakaway tab or non-threaded portion of the elongated stem of the screw may be broken off at a breakaway and discarded.

Abstract: A piezo actuator has a stack element and at least one further stack element, wherein each of the stack elements has stacked piezoceramic layers and electrode layers arranged between the piezoceramic layers, each of the electrode layers extends to at least one of at least two lateral surface sections of the stack element which have external metallizations on them, and are connected to the electrode layers such that adjacently stacked electrode layers can have different electrical potentials applied to them indirectly via the external metallizations, the stack elements are arranged above one another to form a monolithic total stack, and connected to one another by at least one connecting layer. The following steps are provided: a) provision of the total stack and b) production of a load-relieving crack in the connecting layer. An electrical connector in the form of a wire can be fitted on the relevant external metallization regions.

Abstract: A plant for blow-moulding plastic containers (2) from respective parisons (3) is equipped with a plurality of interchangeable moulding units (15), each having a certain number of cavities (19) for blow-moulding respective containers (2); and a line (9) for feeding the containers (2) from the moulding units (15) to a filling machine (10); the feed line (9) comprising a dispensing device (80) designed to space the containers (2) according to a spacing (P2) that is constant and independent of the number of moulding cavities (19) in the moulding units (15) mounted at a given time.

Abstract: A maintenance method is provided for a wind turbine generator including a tower and a nacelle. The maintenance method includes: attaching a pedestal to the tower; attaching a jack to the pedestal; and lifting the nacelle by using the jack to detach the nacelle from the tower, from a state where the nacelle is rotatably connected to the tower.

Abstract: A bond layer 11 is formed by thermally spraying a Ni—Al alloy on a worn portion of a member 10, and thereafter, a buildup layer 12 is formed by thermally spraying a stainless steel onto the bond layer 11.

Abstract: A lift frame for engaging and transporting a slatted vehicle grill. Two U-bolts extend from a rectangular frame with a crane lift point and a securing fastener. The U-bolts slideably slot between a pair vehicle grill slats while a fastener bolt clamps the U-bolts and slats together. Two locking clamps attach the lower frame rail to a second set of slats, securing the entire assembly against the vehicle grill for removal and transport. The frame provides a tool that improves safety and reduces effort required to lift a large vehicle radiator grill when access to the internal engine compartment is necessary for maintenance and repairs.

Abstract: A method of splicing a bend-optimized optical fiber in which a mesh of nanometer-scale pockets is formed in the cladding of the fiber is provided. The method may include cleaving the fiber; heating a section of the fiber at a distance from an end of the fiber; allowing the fiber to cool; transmitting light through the fiber; and splicing the fiber by analyzing an image of the fiber. Alternatively, the method may include heating a section of the fiber; allowing the fiber to cool; cleaving the fiber through the section of the fiber that was heated; transmitting light through the fiber; and splicing the fiber by analyzing an image of the fiber.

Abstract: A solar panel mounting system that supports field installation of solar panels. The system comprises a carrier for holding a plurality of individual solar panels together as a unit and an attachment structure on the carrier for mounting the carrier to a support structure. The support structure may comprise a plurality of spaced parallel rails. The carrier can be slidably mounted to the spaced parallel rails using the attachment structure provided on the carrier.

Abstract: A flip-chip bonder fabricates an optical assembly by horizontally positioning a flexible portion of a substrate including a waveguide with the waveguide exposed at one end edge of the substrate; bending a portion of the flexible substrate to place the waveguide exposed end in approximately a vertical position; vertically positioning a bond head containing an optical component upon the waveguide exposed substrate edge to optically mate the optical component with the exposed waveguide; and fixably mounting the optical component to the substrate edge.

Abstract: A vehicle body positioning and locking devices for use in assembling a vehicle body positioned on a movable vehicle support positioned at a vehicle build station. The locking device includes a remote vehicle locking device for selectively securing and locking a vehicle body to a support pallet. The support pallet is accurately and precisely positioned at a build station through alignment and inserting engagement of locating pads in at least one four-way and at least one two way receiver mounted to a build station foundation.

Abstract: A system and method to attach an object to a support structure. The system includes a mounting plate attached to an elastic membrane. The elastic membrane includes a lower surface having a first and a second surface area. The first surface area extends peripherally along at least a portion of the lower surface and bonded to the support structure. The second surface area is at least partially enclosed within the first surface area and separable from the support structure. The system further includes a riser adapted to couple to the mounting plate and the object.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, pre-assembly and integration of part of an aircraft cabin takes place outside the aircraft structure by means of an assembly device. After pre-assembly, the part of the aircraft cabin is slid into the open section of the aircraft structure where it is installed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of establishing a press fit of a component with a mounting hole on a shaft. It aims at providing a method that allows exact positioning of the component to be mounted on the shaft as well as a flexible way of use. To this end, the method is so conceived that an inner surface of the mounting hole of the component and/or a circumferential surface of the shaft is/are partially fused so that calotte-shaped projections protruding beyond the inner surface of the mounting hole and/or the circumferential surface of the shaft will form, that the component and/or the shaft is/are subsequently cooled, so that the calotte-shaped projections will solidify, and that the component is then slipped onto the shaft until the mounting hole is positioned in a fastening area of the shaft. In addition, the present invention also relates to components for establishing a press fit of a shaft-hub connection.

Abstract: A tubing termination comprises a termination portion adapted to make a fluid connection and a tube attachment portion, adapted to receive a tube and to be crimped or swaged. The tube attachment portion comprises a retention mechanism that is adapted to be manipulated during crimping or swaging to bite the tube so as to lock the tube attachment portion relative to the tube. This retention mechanism may take the form of a deformable bite ring, a deflectable c-insert, irregularities defined on an inner surface of the tube attachment portion, and/or the like. The tube attachment portion also may include a resilient sealing mechanism adapted to provide a seal between the tube and the tube attachment portion, and thereby a fluid-tight connection between the tube and the termination portion.

Abstract: An application for a clamp tool that has stop edges and ear edges. In one embodiment, stop edges close against each other while the ear edges, being cut deeper than the stop edges, do not touch each other and provide a space between which an ear of a clamp is position and closed by the clamp tool without cutting or nicking unnecessarily into the ear of the clamp.

Abstract: Arrangements are for use with interconnected conveyor sections, such as push beams, commonly found in mining applications. In one embodiment, a mechanism includes an elongated dog-bone shaped coupler having a first and second end for insertion between the conveyor sections. A first end of the coupler is secured to a first conveyor section, while a second end of the coupler is received in a recess formed in a second conveyor section. A pivotally mounted cam includes a recess for mating with the upwardly projecting, flared portion of the second end of the coupler. The cam pivots automatically upon being engaged by a free end of the coupler to allow it to pass and then pivots to capture it in place, thereby simply establishing a secure manner of connection. In another, the ends of the conveyor sections are specially adapted to form an articulating joint.

Abstract: A dither mask is used in a halftone process that is performed by the printer that includes the preceding and following heads. The dither mask includes preceding and following head storage regions. The preceding head storage region is used for a printing portion of the preceding head. The following head storage region is used for a printing portion of the following head. The dither mask is generated by determining, using comprehensive evaluation values, storage elements in which thresholds are to be stored under the condition that dots are permitted to be formed by the preceding and following heads at the same position in the region corresponding the overlapping regions.

Abstract: The installation of an adaptive solar power system may comprise determining physical dimensions of a surface. A back sheet comprising an interconnect circuit for coupling a plurality of cell tiles may be configured to match the physical dimension of the surface. Tiled solar cells, comprising a solar cell and encapsulating and glass layers, may be inserted into the solar cell tiles. As such, each solar cell of an inserted tiled solar cell is individually addressable through the use of the interconnect circuit. Moreover, the interconnect circuit is programmable and allows for dynamic interconnect routing between solar cells.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electrical energy including a first electrode, a second electrode and one or more nanowires, and a method for manufacturing the apparatus for generating electrical energy. The second electrode may have a concave portion and a convex portion. The first electrode and the nanowire are formed of different materials. The nanowire is formed on the first electrode and is positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. Because the nanowire is formed on the first electrode, the nanowire may be grown vertically and the uniformity and conductivity of the nanowires may be improved. When a stress is applied to the first electrode or the second electrode, the nanowire is deformed and an electric current is generated from the nanowire due to a piezoelectric effect of the nanowire and a Schottky contact between the nanowire and the electrode which makes contact with the nanowire.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for a production of cable harnesses, said device having a stand, a rotor, at least two rotor arms and at least two mounting boards, said rotor rotatably mounted on said stand and said rotor having said at least two rotor arms on which said at least two mounting boards are mounted, wherein each mounting board of said at least two mounting boards is configured to allow producing at least one cable harness. In a preferred embodiment each mounting board of said at least two mounting boards is mounted on two rotor arms of said at least two rotor arms in a vertically adjustable manner, and said rotor has a rotor post which extends upward from said stand and to which said at least two rotor arms are mounted.

Abstract: A jig for clutching a plurality of probe assemblies each of which has a connecting portion and a soldering portion has a base body and a covering body. The base body has a plurality of first receiving grooves each penetrating a front end and a rear end thereof. The covering body is formed with a plurality of second receiving grooves corresponding to the first receiving grooves. The covering body is openably fixed on the base body, the first receiving grooves and the second receiving grooves are matched to form a plurality of passageways. A front end of each of the passageways has a portion protruded inwards to form a resisting rib. The connecting portions of the probe assemblies are received in the passageways and abut against the resisting ribs, with tip ends of the soldering potions exposing outside the passageways from rear ends of the passageways.