Abstract: A penetration head and related apparatuses are placed within a void to measure the in-place compressive strength of the surrounding material. An electronic load cell is attached to the penetration head and is forced against an opposite side of the void. A hydraulic ram or other device is connected between the penetration head and load cell. As the hydraulic ram pushes the penetration head and load cell in opposite directions and into the interior walls of the void, penetration depth is measured and mapped to load and material hardness is derived.

Abstract: An inspection method which quantitatively and simply assures a nitrogen concentration in a carbonitriding-treated bearing part, and a bearing part and a bearing for which a nitrogen concentration is quantitatively assured are obtained. An inner race, an outer race, and balls as bearing parts are each a bearing part made of JIS standard SUJ2 and having a carbon nitrided layer formed in a surface thereof, wherein, after heat treatment at a heating temperature of 500° C. for a retention time of one hour is performed, a Vickers hardness at a position with a depth of 30 ?m from the surface is higher than a Vickers hardness at a core portion, which is a region where the carbonitrided layer is not formed in a thickness direction of the bearing part, by not less than 130 HV.

Abstract: In a single-cylinder internal combustion engine fitted with a knock sensor, a temperature increase of the knock sensor is suppressed and prevented, and the reliability of the knock sensor is improved. The engine includes a crankcase, a cylinder block connected to the crankcase, a cylinder head connected to the cylinder block, a sensor mounting boss provided on the cylinder block, and a knock sensor mounted to the boss. Fins are provided on the cylinder block and the cylinder head. A heat insulation member is provided between the boss and the knock sensor.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a cylinder in an engine system comprising a plurality of cylinders is ready for injection/ignition, the method comprising: monitoring the in-cylinder pressure of each of the plurality of cylinders within the engine system; determining a pressure related parameter for each cylinder within the engine system; wherein, in the event that the pressure related parameter in a given cylinder exceeds a first threshold, the method further comprises performing a diagnostic test in order to determine whether the given cylinder is ready for injection/ignition.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing an apparatus for detecting abnormality capable of accurately detecting whether or not there is an abnormality in a fuel property detecting apparatus. An apparatus for detecting abnormality for a fuel property detecting apparatus according to the present invention includes the fuel property detecting apparatus having a sensor part provided on a fuel channel, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the fuel in the vicinity of said sensor part, a heater capable of raising the temperature of the fuel in the vicinity of the sensor part, and abnormality determining means for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the fuel property detecting apparatus based on the temperature detected by the temperature detecting means when the heater is activated.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting a malfunction in an electronically regulated fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, by which effective limitation of the cause of the fault in a fuel injection system can take place. For example, it can be determined whether the cause of the fault lies in the low pressure system or in the high pressure system of the fuel injection system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formation testing tool for extracting formation fluid from an earth formation penetrated by a borehole having a drilling fluid. The tool includes: a sample flow element configured to extract formation fluid from the formation in a sample zone; a sample zone seal forming a perimeter defining the sample zone; a contamination removal flow element configured to extract formation fluid contaminated with the drilling fluid from a contamination removal zone in the formation; a contamination removal zone seal forming a perimeter defining the contamination removal zone, which surrounds and excludes the sample zone; and a controller configured to control a sample flow rate in the sample flow element and a contamination removal flow rate in the contamination flow removal element in order to decrease an amount of time required to acquire a sample of the formation fluid having an acceptable amount of contamination.

Abstract: A formation tester places an isolation device, preferably a probe, in fluid communication with a formation to determine formation pressures. The tester's controller uses a pressure pre-test process to autonomously control operation. The controller measures drawdown pressure and interval as the tester draws down pressure in flowline coupled to the probe. If the drawdown pressure indicates a dry test has occurred, the process is aborted. Otherwise, the controller measures buildup pressure and interval by allowing buildup of pressure of the flowline. The controller permits this to continue until the interval is longer than the drawdown interval and/or until a rate of the buildup falls below a predetermined rate. If the buildup pressure is too tight relative to the drawdown pressure, the controller aborts the test. Eventually, the controller measures a final buildup pressure when the buildup terminates. A new drawdown rate and volume can be determined for subsequent formation tests.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a viscosity or density of a fluid downhole includes a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating the earth. A pump is disposed at the carrier and configured to pump the fluid. A flow restriction element is configured to receive a flow of the fluid pumped by the pump and to reduce pressure of the fluid flowing through the flow restriction element. A sensor is configured to measure a differential pressure across the flow restriction element and to provide an output that is used to estimate the viscosity or density.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining the quality of a gearing system is described. The method includes the steps of setting a sequence of target angles of rotation of a first gear wheel, measuring for each of the target angles of rotation an output angle of rotation of a second gear wheel, and calculating a plurality of theoretical output angles of rotation. The method also includes obtaining angle of rotation differences between the plurality of output angles of rotation and the plurality of theoretical output angles of rotation, forming a sequence of cumulative values, and determining, based on the sequence, a first amplitude value, a second amplitude value or a third amplitude value.

Abstract: A bypass passage receives a part of air flowing through a duct. A sub-bypass passage is branched from an intermediate portion of the bypass passage to separate dust contained in air flowing through the duct. A flow rate sensor is located in the sub-bypass passage for detecting the flow rate of air. A first wall surface and a second wall surface of the bypass passage are located upstream from the branch. The first wall surface is located on the side of the branch. The second wall surface is opposed to the first wall surface. Both the first wall surface and the second wall surface are curved to direct airflow to move away from the branch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physical fitness test which is easy to do, easy to monitor and is easily self correcting. It involves taking a push, pull, core, and cardio test that is easy to do but can be measured for like age and gender individuals.

Abstract: An integrated MEMS structure includes a driving assembly anchored to a substrate and actuated with a driving movement. A pair of sensing masses suspended above the substrate and coupled to the driving assembly via elastic elements is fixed in the driving movement and performs a movement along a first direction of detection, in response to an external stress. A coupling assembly couples the pair of sensing masses mechanically to couple the vibration modes. The coupling assembly is formed by a rigid element, which connects the sensing masses and has a point of constraint in an intermediate position between the sensing masses, and elastic coupling elements for coupling the rigid element to the sensing masses to present a first stiffness to a movement in phase-opposition and a second stiffness, greater than the first, to a movement in phase, of the sensing masses along the direction of detection.

Abstract: A micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a proof mass and a frame. The proof mass is to movably travel within the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inertial sensor including: a driving part displaceably supported by a support; a driving electrode vibrating the driving part; and a detecting electrode detecting a force acting on the driving part in a predetermined direction, wherein the driving part includes: a center driving mass positioned at the center of the inertial sensor; side driving masses connected to and interlocking with the center driving mass and positioned at four sides based on the center driving mass; and connection bridges connecting the center driving mass, the side driving masses, and the support to each other.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) structure for an angular rate sensor, the structure being positioned between first and second silicon-insulator composite wafers formed of a plurality of structured silicon parts, electrically isolated from each other by an insulator material, the structure comprising: a mono-crystalline silicon substrate structured to form a sensing system and a frame, the sensing system being completely de-coupled from and surrounded by the frame, which is positioned between engaging surfaces of the first and second composite wafers such that the sensing system is hermetically sealed within a cavity defined by the first and second composite wafers and the frame, the sensing system including: two seismic masses having front and back surfaces; two driving beams, each having a first end attached to a seismic mass and a second end attached to the first and second composite wafers by means of fixed pedestals provided on the silicon substrate; and a bending spring arranged to directly conne

Abstract: A vibration gyro element includes drive vibrating arms and detection vibrating arms at the opposite side, and has a first detection mode in which the drive vibrating arms flexurally vibrate oppositely to each other in an out-of-plane direction in an opposite phase to an action direction of Coriolis force and the detection vibrating arms flexurally vibrate oppositely to each other in the out-of-plane direction in an opposite phase to that of the drive vibrating arms, and a second detection mode in which the drive vibrating arms flexurally vibrate oppositely to each other in the out-of-plane direction in the same phase as the action direction of the Coriolis force and the detection vibrating arms flexurally vibrate oppositely to each other in the out-of-plane direction in the same phase as that of the drive vibrating arms.

Abstract: The invention is a frequency modulated (FM) inertial sensing device and method which, in one embodiment, comprises an accelerometer having a proof mass coupled to a nano-resonator element. The nano-resonator element is oscillated at a first predetermined frequency, which may be a first resonant frequency, and is altered to oscillate at a second frequency, which may be a second resonant frequency, in response to a resultant force produced by the acceleration of the proof mass. The degree of change in nano-resonator element output frequency is sensed and processed using suitable processing circuitry as a change in acceleration.

Abstract: A control valve monitoring system is disclosed. The control valve monitoring system includes at least one sensor connected to one of a valve stem or valve shaft, and the at least one sensor detects a change in mechanical integrity of one of the valve stem or valve shaft. A device for providing data regarding the change in mechanical integrity of one of the valve stem or valve shaft is provided, allowing maintenance of the valve shaft or valve stem to be conducted in an efficient manner.

Abstract: A pipe inspection system comprises an inspection head at the end of a flexible shaft, wherein the inspection head comprises a rigid distal end portion and a rigid intermediate portion spaced from the distal end portion by a flexible region. The flexible region comprises a series of sections with pivotal connections between adjacent sections which allow pivoting about two orthogonal axes, wherein the range of pivoting between adjacent sections is limited such that the complete series can be pivoted by a maximum angle of between 80 and 100 degrees.

Abstract: There is provided a signal processing apparatus including a signal processor for processing a signal to be received from or to be transmitted to a vibrator constituting a probe, and a controller for controlling a signal processing parameter of the signal processor to lower a performance of the signal processor when a motion parameter showing a characteristic of a motion of the probe is large.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting ultrasonic test data from a railway wheel with an ultrasonic testing apparatus is described. The railway wheel is supported by two drive rollers, each having an indentation which engages with and rotates the wheel. An indexing transducer moves across the rotating wheel, collecting ultrasonic test data while a fixed transducer correlates a reference position on the wheel to the collected test data. To maintain the accuracy of the reference position to the collected test data, it is desirable to maintain the rotational stability of the wheel, minimizing any dynamic instability caused by dimensional tolerances in the wheel. To mitigate instabilities resulting from dimensional tolerances, the indentation of the drive rollers, which engage and drive the flange of the wheel, is adjustable by the flexing design of the drive rollers to maintain frictional contact between the wheel and the drive roller.

Abstract: A gauge pressure sensor for determining the pressure of a medium by means of a housing and by means of a measuring element, which is positioned in the housing, wherein an outwards facing side of the measuring element is in contact with the medium and is exposed to the pressure, which is to be measured. A tube for a reference pressure is provided, which conducts ambient air to the measuring element, and by means of at least one dehumidifying chamber, positioned in the housing, for the collection of air moisture.

Abstract: A measurement system for measuring a pressure of a fluid is provided. The measurement system includes a sensing module and a liquid electrical circuit. The sensing module includes a flexible film and a liquid electronic device. The flexible film has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The fluid is disposed on the first side of the flexible film, and the liquid electronic device is disposed on the second side of the flexible film. The flexible film converts the pressure of the fluid into a parameter of the liquid electronic device. The liquid electrical circuit is electrically coupled to the liquid electronic device. The liquid electronic device and the liquid electrical circuit output a measurement signal corresponding to the parameter in response to an applied electrical energy. A manufacture method of a measurement system is also provided.

Abstract: A pressure measuring device includes a resilient expandable pressure sensor element having an open end and an opposite closed end. The pressure sensor element includes spiral flutes extending between the open and closed ends defining spiral bellows. The pressure sensor element is tapered over at least a portion of its length from the open end to the closed end. The pressure measuring device also includes a supporting structure having a pressure indicating scale. The supporting structure holds the pressure sensor element such that the open end of the pressure sensor element is in communication with a fluid whose pressure is to be measured and pressure applied by the fluid causes the pressure sensor element to expand axially and be visibly displaced relative to the pressure indicating scale by a distance related to the pressure applied by the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus 1 for evaluating the performance of a threaded joint for oil country tubular goods using a first steel pipe P1 and a second steel pipe P2 has a base 2 which holds a first steel pipe P1 in an upright position with an upper end of the first steel pipe P1 extending above the base and the remainder partly disposed under ground. A support member 3 mounted on the base 2 extends alongside the first steel pipe P1. A second steel pipe P2 is suspended above the first steel pipe P1 by a suspending mechanism 4. A threaded joint can be connected and disconnected by first and second tongs 5 and 6 which rotate the second steel pipe P2 with respect to the first steel pipe P1. A stabilizer 7 mounted on the support member 3 can limit the radius of gyration of the second steel pipe P2.

Abstract: Disclosed is a local antistress test platform, comprising a test frame and a weight test rod for providing a local stress to a tested panel by adding weights. The local antistress test platform further comprises a movable test hole table for fixing the weight test rod; the movable test hole table is removably jointed to the test frame. The present invention also relates to local antistress test apparatus. The local antistress test platform and the test apparatus can easily locate the antistress test position and be adaptable to panel test for panels of different sizes.

Abstract: An air flow measuring device is adapted to be attached to a duct. The device includes a first housing, a second housing, and a flow sensor. The first housing defines a bypass flow passage which takes in a part of air flowing in the duct, and includes a hollow part and a recess. The bypass flow passage is formed in the hollow part. The recess is formed on an upper side of the hollow part in a vertical direction of the device, and at the recess, an outer surface of the first housing is recessed inward of the first housing. The second housing is formed through secondary formation with the first housing as a primary formed part. The first housing is held on a lower side of the second housing in the vertical direction. The flow sensor is disposed in the bypass flow passage.

Abstract: The rotation-angle and torsion sensor has two gears that are connected so as not to turn with shaft sections, which [gears] mesh with gears. On one of the gears a unipolar or multipolar magnet is attached. On the other gear, magnetic flux guides matching to number of poles are attached, that are configured as L shapes. One leg of the flux tranducers points in the direction of the multipolar magnet while the other legs run parallel to the gear and in fact one on one side and the other on the other side of the gear, with these legs enclosing a second sensor between them that is situated in the gear.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for reducing a temperature variation of a liquid chromatography sample. A tray drive using at least one of linear or rotational motion moves a sample tray along a path inside a sample compartment of the liquid chromatography system. A control module coordinates the movement of the sample tray by the tray drive and the movement of a sample needle by a needle drive so that any sample in the sample tray can be injected into the mobile phase of the system during a sample load operation. The tray drive is also used to move the sample tray along the path during a temperature averaging period when no loading occurs. Differences in sample temperatures due to variations in the air temperature at different locations inside the sample compartment are reduced, leading to more accurate and repeatable chromatographic measurement results.

Abstract: An apparatus for chemical separations includes a first substantially rigid microfluidic substrate defining a first fluidic port; a second substantially rigid microfluidic substrate defining a second fluidic port; and a coupler disposed between the first and second substrates, the coupler defining a fluidic path in fluidic alignment with the ports of the first and second substrates. The coupler includes a material that is deformable relative to a material of the first substrate and a material of the second substrate. The substrates are clamped together to compress the coupler between the substrates and form a fluid-tight seal.

Abstract: Sample application systems can include an extraction mechanism to remove a sample from sample containers, a sample vessel disposed on a deployment mechanism, where the deployment mechanism is arranged to move the sample vessel to receive a sample, an extraction mechanism washing station to wash the extraction mechanism, a sample applicator to remove a portion of the sample in the sample vessel and apply it onto a sample carrier, where the deployment mechanism can move the sample vessel to a sample application position, a sample vessel washing station to wash the sample vessel, where the deployment mechanism can move the sample vessel to the sample vessel washing station, a sample applicator washing station to wash the sample applicator after the sample has been dispensed onto the sample carrier, and a fluid control system to control flow of a fluid provided to the extraction mechanism and the sample applicator.

Abstract: A sample analyzer which transports and analyzes samples, includes: a first measurement apparatus which measures samples; a second measurement apparatus which is arranged downstream, in a transport direction, from the first measurement apparatus, and which measures samples; a transporting apparatus which transports samples to a first supply position for supplying a sample to the first measurement apparatus, and to a second supply position for supplying a sample to the second measurement apparatus; and a controller which controls transportation of a sample present at the first supply position, in accordance with a processing status of a sample present at the second supply position.

Abstract: Described are techniques for use with an injection port. The injection port includes a needle support structure configured to accommodate a needle containing a sample aspirated therein. The injection port includes a needle seal having a first surface thereof in contact with a second surface of a tip of the needle. A seal is formed when the first surface contacts the second surface and a sufficient force is applied to the needle.

Abstract: The inventive pedaling motion measuring device includes: a measurement body unit having a first sensor unit for sensing the number of rotation of a wheel by sensing the motion of the wheel of a bicycle, and second sensor units arranged at right and left crank arms for sensing magnitude and direction of a force applied to each of the right and left crank arms. The first work calculation unit calculates work performed by the bicycle based on the number of rotation of the wheel sensed by the first sensor unit. The second work calculation unit calculates work provided to the crank member by the user within a prescribed time, based on the magnitude and direction of the force applied to each of the right and left crank arms and sensed by the second sensor units. The efficiency calculation unit calculates the efficiency of the bicycle.

Abstract: A process seal (24) for separating the flowing material in a test chamber (5) from an antenna element (19) used to emit or receive a signal propagating through the test chamber. The process seal (24) includes a circumferential groove (47) which retains a sealing gasket (26) that permits the process seal to be mounted within an opening (11) in the chamber (5). The gasket (26) is formed with a t-shaped cross section (56) in which the narrow portion (62) of the cross section is formed with an inclined sidewall 63 which abuts a similarly inclined sidewall (65) on the process seal lip (46). An inner lobe of the cross section (56) fits within a groove (47) that is formed adjacent to the bottom surface (45) of the process seal (24). Captive clamping knobs (72, 73, 74, and 54) or captive bolts (14, 15, 16, and 55) fasten a probe assembly (1) including the antenna element (19) and the process seal (24) to the test chamber (5). An alternative process seal (77) permits the use of an O-ring (78).

Abstract: A multi-part mounting device for an ultrasonic transducer, the mounting device comprising a first part configured to mount the mounting device on a housing of an ultrasonic test probe, and a second part configured to retain the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the second part is at least in touching contact with the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the second part comprises a first plastic and is connected by positive fit to the first part, and wherein the first part has a greater hardness than the second part.

Abstract: A manoeuvrable platform comprising a planar base manoeuvrable by at least one cam operated lifting sub system positioned in relation to a back surface of the base, the or each lifting sub system comprising a cam blade arranged in a plane substantially parallel to that of the planar base section and operably connected to a cam drive in a casing, a first linear actuator operably connected to the cam drive casing and configured to provide linear displacement along a first axis, a second linear actuator operably connected to the cam drive casing and configured to provide linear displacement along a second axis and a pivoting means arranged for rotating the planar base.

Abstract: Provided is a linear step motor, the motor including: a motor housing fixedly mounted at an inner surface of a ring-shaped stator and formed with an opening; a rotor rotatably mounted at a space centrally formed at the stator; a cover member coupled to a bearing to open/close the opening; a nut shaft centrally arranged at the rotor, coupled to an outside of the cover member by passing through a shaft hole centrally formed at an inner ring of the bearing, coupled at a periphery by a magnet and formed with a female screw gear-combined with a lead screw member formed at an inner surface with a male screw; and a fixing unit integrally formed with the nut shaft and fixed to the bearing coupled to the cover member.

Abstract: A gear change device for including a first and a second primary shaft, selectively connectable to a driving shaft of a motor vehicle by a double clutch engagement device, and a first and a second secondary shaft. A plurality of gear selector devices rotatably couples each of freely rotatable gear wheels with the shaft on which it is mounted, and at least one rotatable actuator drum, for controlling the selector devices, having a plurality of cam tracks. The selector devices include respective fork-like actuator members and each has a cam follower element engaged in a respective cam track of the respective actuator drum. Each pair of cam tracks adjacent w each other provided on an actuator drum controls fork-like actuator members which are associated to different secondary shafts and which have the cam follower elements thereof engaged on the drum in positions angularly spaced with respect to each other.

Abstract: A no-lash nut assembly for installation on a threaded rod and including a lead nut, a trailing nut, a transition nut and a torsion spring. The lead and trailing nuts have threaded bores for mating with the rod. The trailing nut has an external surface configured for engagement with the lead nut to prohibit relative rotation and allow relative axial movement. The transition nut has a threaded bore for mating to trailing nut, an external surface defining a slot, and a front face having a mating surface corresponding to the rear face of the lead nut to allow relative axial movement between the lead nut and the transition nut. The torsion spring has a pin and a hook. The pin protrudes into the rear face of the lead nut and the hook protrudes into the transition nut slot to apply a rotational force on the transition nut.

Abstract: An electric transaxle according to the invention comprises a transaxle casing, an electric motor, an axle, a gear mechanism, first and second fluid sumps, and first and second fluid introduction passages. The transaxle casing defines a gear chamber therein. The electric motor includes a motor casing attached to the transaxle casing. The axle is supported by the transaxle casing. The gear mechanism transmits power from the electric motor to the axle. Fluid of the first fluid sump raised by driving the gear mechanism is supplied to the second fluid sump. The first fluid introduction passage introduces the fluid raised from the first fluid sump to the second fluid sump when the axle is rotated in a forward traveling direction. The second fluid introduction passage introduces the fluid raised from the first fluid sump to the second fluid sump when the axle is rotated in a backward traveling direction.

Abstract: A wall-mounted faucet control module comprises: two control handles, three joints and a panel set. Each control handle has a containment space for accepting the joints. The joint has an insertion aperture, the insertion aperture of each joint has a different cross-sectional shape such that the control handle can be installed with the various control rod. The panel set has an assembling panel and two ornament covers, the ornament cover engages with the connecting slot of the assembling panel, and the two ornament covers respectively have an assembling hole with different diameter such that the assembling panel can be installed with the main body of the various water valve. The joints, the sleeves and the ornament covers can be correspondingly alternated for the various water valves, the control handles and the panel set can be installed with the various water valves, which can provide variety and convenience.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for a parking brake includes a parking lever, a parking lever spring applying a restoring force to the parking lever, a cylinder of which an oil hole is formed thereto, a piston comprising a piston rod connected to the parking lever and a piston main body disposed within the cylinder, and the piston movable along length direction of the cylinder according to supplying or releasing of oil through the oil hole, a solenoid valve, a locking unit disposed within the cylinder for locking the piston when the solenoid valve is supplied electric power and for locking the piston when the solenoid valve is not supplied electric power and an emergency parking device which is connected to the locking unit and selectively forcibly moves the locking unit.

Abstract: A joined prefabricated individual cam (1, 2), comprising multiple cams for an adjustable camshaft in particular for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, whereby the camshaft has two shafts mounted concentrically one inside the other, namely an inner shaft and an outer shaft, and the joined multiple cam is fixedly pinned to the inner shaft via radial openings provided in the outer shaft with a rotatable bearing on the outer shaft, should be easy and inexpensive to manufacture. To this end, such a multiple cam is characterized in that at least one prefabricated individual cam (1, 2) is placed as a cam ring on the outside circumference of a carrier pipe (3?) at an axial distance from the neighboring individual cams (1, 2) and is fixedly connected to this carrier pipe (3?) at a predetermined angle of rotation and axial distance assignment.

Abstract: In a vehicle including a starter for starting an engine, capable of controlling an actuator for an engagement operation of a pinion gear and a motor for rotating the pinion gear individually, an ECU drives the actuator when the rotational speed NE of the engine becomes lower than a reference rotational speed NEston, and drives the motor when a predetermined period has elapsed since the driving of the actuator is initiated. When the rotational speed exceeds reference rotational speed again during the predetermined period, the ECU delays the driving of the motor until the rotational speed becomes lower than reference rotational speed again, and a predetermined period has elapsed.

Abstract: In an engine start control device of a hybrid vehicle including a power dividing mechanism which has a sun roller, a carrier, and a first disc with which a rotating shaft of a first motor/generator, an output shaft of an engine, and an output shaft of a second motor/generator are coupled, respectively and by which differential rotating operations between the sun roller, the carrier, and the first disc are controlled using an alignment chart on which rotation speeds of the sun roller, the carrier, and the first disc are disposed in the sequence of the sun roller, the carrier, the first disc and shown by straight lines.

Abstract: A hinge for a movable furniture part fastened to a body of a piece of furniture is proposed, the hinge having a first fastening part which is attachable to the body and which is connected pivotably via a joint mechanism to a second fastening part attachable to the movable furniture part, the joint mechanism comprising articulated levers mounted via axes of articulation. According to the invention, a further pivotably mounted lever is present, which, during a complete as-intended pivoting movement of the hinge, is temporarily coupled to a guide portion on the hinge, the further lever acting upon a damper arrangement of the hinge.

Abstract: In order to carry out foaming of a slag having a high ratio of chromium oxide having values of often above 20% of a non-corrosive melt in an AOD (Argon Oxygen Decarburization) or MRP (Metallurgical Refining Process) converter or CONARC SSt for stainless steel by adding a foam material, according to the invention a previously defined mixture (5) of a metal oxide, iron carrier, carbon and binding material in the form of pellets or briquettes (4) is introduced into the converter, which reacts in a chemically reducing manner under the slag layer (2) due to the high ambient temperature, wherein gaseous carbon monoxide formed in particular by means of the reduction process of the metal oxide with the carbon within the pellets or briquettes (4) induces the slag foaming with the gas bubbles (7) thereof and wherein the specific density of the pellets or briquettes (4) and the resolve time of the reduction process are selected so that optimal bubble formation in respect of size and duration is achieved.