Abstract: A lock includes a movable unit and a lock core structure including a restriction unit and a lock core. The restriction unit has a passage penetrating therethrough to form a first opening and a second opening on two opposite sides of the restriction unit. An extension wall is formed in the passage to face the second opening. The lock core is disposed in the passage to couple with the restriction unit and is selectively movable relative to the restriction unit in an axial direction. The lock core has an end face facing the extension wall and an extension portion disposed on one side of the lock core close to the first opening and selectively protruding outside the first opening. The movable unit selectively contacts the lock core and is able to reciprocally rotate, wherein rotation of the movable unit is linked to axial movement of the lock core.

Abstract: A lock assembly (10) including an orientation sensor (26) and at least one component operable in two modes (32). The orientation sensor (26) is adapted to indicate at least two orientations of the orientation sensor (26). The at least one component (32) is operable in a predetermined one of the at least two modes responsive to an indication of one of the at least two orientations from the orientation sensor (26) and is operable in a predetermined other of the at least two modes responsive to an indication of the other of the at least two orientations from the orientation sensor (26).

Abstract: A locking device having a housing installed in a stationary manner in or at a leaf. The locking device has a locking element that is movable translationally into and out of the housing and has at least a first actuating device including a handle piece accessible from outside the housing that is operatively connected to the locking element such that the locking element is moved when this handle piece is moved along a predetermined movement path. The locking device has a second actuating device received in the housing that includes a transmission device which can be rotationally actuated and turned or rotated by a turning part. The turning part is accessible from outside the housing and is operatively connected to the locking element so that the locking element is moved out of the housing by turning the turning part in a locking direction.

Abstract: An illustrative key includes outer blades connected to at an inner blade through a crossbar, with channels formed between adjacent blades. The inner blade is configured to engage a tumbling mechanism of a lock. The outer blades may obscure the bitting profile of the inner blade from view such that unauthorized duplication of the key is inhibited.

Abstract: Described is a procedure for bending a sheet of sheet metal on a panel bender machine wherein upon bending the sheet of metal sheet a first software (BE) for machine control transmits to a second software (VS) for management of a TV camera (17), positioned in alignment with the bending line, the data relating to the nominal bending angle, the bending length, the distance of the bent edge from the centre line of the panel bender and the thickness of the metal sheet. The second software (VS) acquires an image of the bent metal sheet, identifies the spatial position of the straight line corresponding to the bent edge of the sheet of sheet metal and then calculates its geometric coordinates in accordance with a preset referencing system, and supplies to the first software (BE) the value of the angle of the bend performed.

Abstract: Device for processing a substrate are described herein. Devices can include a radiation source and an aperture positioned to receive radiant energy from the radiation source. The aperture can include one or more members, and one or more interfering areas, wherein the interfering areas surround a transmissive area. The one or more structures can affect transmission of radiant energy through a portion of the transmissive area of the aperture. Structures disposed on the aperture can reduce or redirect transmission to provide for more uniform overall transmission of radiant energy through the aperture.

Abstract: A rationality diagnostic device for an alcohol concentration sensor includes a capacitance-type remaining fuel amount sensor as a remaining fuel amount sensor disposed in a fuel tank. The capacitance-type remaining fuel amount sensor has such output characteristics that its output value is determined by the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank and the alcohol concentration of the fuel. The rationality diagnostic device corrects the output value of the remaining fuel amount sensor in accordance with the output value of the alcohol concentration sensor to eliminate an alcohol-concentration-dependent component from the output value of the remaining fuel amount sensor. The rationality diagnostic device then verifies the accuracy of the corrected output value of the remaining fuel amount sensor to judge whether the rationality of the alcohol concentration sensor is maintained.

Abstract: A method to adjust gas concentration in a fluid and a device thereof is provided. The method comprises configuring a container of a second volume (VC) to receive a first volume (VL) of the fluid into the container. The second volume (VC) of the container is determined based on an initial concentration (Ci) of the first gas in the fluid, a target concentration (Cf) of the first gas in the fluid, a partition coefficient (?) of the first gas, and the first volume (VL) of the fluid for obtaining the target concentration (Cf).

Abstract: A system of verifying an operation of an electromagnetic flow meter, includes a plurality of comparing modules configured to compare a plurality of parameters respectively obtained from modules of the electromagnetic flow meter with threshold values respectively, to output compared results, and a determining module configured to determine in real time an operation state of a block in the electromagnetic flow meter based on at least one of the compared results output from the plurality of comparing modules.

Abstract: A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a space to determine at least one change in state related to at least one activity includes analyzing an amount of water vapor in the air over time and relating a change in the amount of water vapor in the air over time to the at least one change in state. In a number of embodiments, the at least one change in state is related to a kitchen activity which causes a change in the amount of water vapor in the air. Changes in dew point over time may, for example, are determined. In a number of embodiments, changes in dew point over time are determined by measuring temperature and relative humidity over time and determining dew point from measured temperature and measured relative humidity. Changes in dew point over time may, for example, used to identify or distinguish the activity from a plurality of possible activities associated with the change in state.

Abstract: A preferred form of the invention is directed to a system and method used to test filters. The system preferably includes a base unit and a probe operably associated with the base unit. The probe is configured to be deployed adjacent the filter being tested while the filter is located in an operating position. The probe is further configured to allow an operator to vary the mode of operation of the base unit from the probe. The system is configured to automatically exhaust any residual test sample from the base unit and the probe when the system changes between testing a sample upstream and downstream of the filter. The system further includes noise suppression on at least one of the upstream test sample and downstream test sample. The system further is configured to detect when the probe is connected to the base unit.

Abstract: The fuel physical property determination method relating to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a test fuel flame-imaging step of obtaining imaging data by imaging flames formed by supplying a pre-mixed gas containing a test fuel and an oxidant agent, to a test tube in which an internal flow path thereof has a diameter set smaller than a flame-quenching distance at normal temperature; and a physical property determination step of determining a physical property of the test fuel by comparing the imaging data obtained in the test fuel flame-imaging step and imaging data obtained by imaging flames ignited by supplying a pre-mixed gas containing a standard-mixed fuel and an oxidant agent, to the test tube, the standard-mixed fuel having a known physical property.

Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.

Abstract: A measuring head of a pneumatic measuring device for measuring a workpiece has a base element in which a first flow channel is provided for connecting a compressed air source to a measuring nozzle. The first flow channel has a constricted area with at least one cross-sectional constriction. The measuring head also has one or more second flow channels for connecting the constricted area to a measuring transducer. The base element has a divided configuration in the axial direction. The divided configuration may be provided at least in the constricted area of the first flow channel.

Abstract: A multi-function testing apparatus contains a test cell, a piston positioned within the test cell and an adjustable piston depth-setting rod. The testing apparatus may be used to assess carbon dioxide resistance and hydraulic bonding strength of a set cement as well as to evaluate the self-healing capabilities of a set cement. Testing on the set cement may be conducted at simulated downhole conditions.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for detecting the presence of liquid material which can reliably detect the presence of the liquid material stored in a liquid material storage tank without depending on the viscosity of the liquid material, and prevent process failures caused by the shortage of the liquid material supplied to a place where the liquid material is used, and the present invention provides a method for detecting the presence of liquid material in a liquid material storage tank when the liquid material filled in the liquid material storage tank is supplied to a place where the liquid material is used through a buffer tank, wherein the method includes: a flow rate-measuring step in which the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a liquid material-supplying line is continuously measured using a fluid flow meter which is fixed in the liquid material-supplying line for supplying the liquid material in the liquid material storage tank into the buffer tank; and a presence-detect

Abstract: A viscosity measuring instrument for measuring ceramic slurries, e.g. in a casting tank, with a probe having an elbow and presenting a transducer part in substantial alignment with a flow direction of the ceramic slurry relative to the active part and a barrier orthogonal to such relative movement direction is interposed in front of the transducer part by one or more stand-off rods to form a partial enclosure that moderates flow to the active part and provides a long term stable measuring capability.

Abstract: A mobile phase supply device comprises an aqueous path including a first delivery pump for delivering an aqueous mobile phase, an organic solvent path including a second delivery pump for delivering an organic solvent mobile phase, and a mixer for mixing mobile phases from the aqueous path and the organic solvent path, and supplying the mixture to an analysis path of a liquid chromatograph. A flow resistance between the second delivery pump and the mixer is greater than a flow resistance between the first delivery pump and the mixer.

Abstract: A flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member; and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.

Abstract: A method of determining the length distribution in the population of glass or plastic fibers in, for example, a fiber reinforced polymeric article wherein the fibers recovered from a representative article are immersed in a non-polar liquid and the combination of the liquid and fibers is passed through a sieve stack while an applied high electric field produces a relatively uniform alignment of the fibers as they pass through the sieves thereby improving the accuracy of the filtering process.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting an aircraft may include a plurality of lifting mechanisms mounted on a supporting surface. Each lifting mechanism may be configured to impart an upward force on a component of the aircraft for lifting the aircraft off the supporting surface. The apparatus may include a beam structure configured to be mounted to the lifting mechanisms. The apparatus may also include a lifting beam suspended from the beam structure. A measurement device may be mounted to the lifting beam and may be configured to engage a jack point associated with the component to determine a weight of the aircraft when the aircraft is lifted off the supporting surface.

Abstract: A method of analyzing an engine for misfire activity includes receiving an electrical signal associated with a plurality of cycles of the engine, identifying energy spikes in the electrical signal associated with cylinder firings in the engine, generating engine speed estimates based on spacing between the energy spikes, and analyzing anomalies in the engine speed estimates to identify misfire activity in the engine. Also described is a method of analyzing an engine for misfire activity including receiving an electrical signal associated with the engine, detecting AC ripple in the electrical signal, generating engine speed estimates in response to the detected AC ripple, and analyzing anomalies in the engine speed estimates to identify misfire activity in the engine.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus may include a first chamber, a second chamber and a membrane separating the first chamber and the second chamber. Furthermore the measuring apparatus may include a notch in an outer wall of the first chamber designed to liquid-tightly arranging an injection valve in this notch such that an injection nozzle of the injection valve opens out into the first chamber. The measuring apparatus may include a sensor designed and arranged to capture a first measured variable representative for a strain of the membrane.

Abstract: To implement a downsized pressure sensor apparatus, a pressure sensor apparatus of the present invention includes a housing including a first pressure introduction passage for introducing a first pressure and a second pressure introduction passage for introducing a second pressure, a first pressure detection element provided in the housing and configured to detect the pressure introduced from the first pressure introduction passage, and a second pressure detection element provided in the housing and configured to detect the pressure introduced from the second pressure introduction passage, wherein a circuit substrate is placed above the first and second pressure detection elements, and a first intermediate terminal configured to electrically connect the first pressure detection element with the circuit substrate and a second intermediate terminal configured to electrically connect the second pressure detection element with the circuit substrate are inserted into the housing.

Abstract: A tire testing apparatus for testing a tire comprises a loading means for the tire (17), a measuring head (20, 22, 24) which is movable relative to the tire (17), and lower bearing elements (7) on which the tire (17) can be positioned in vertical position. To improve such tire testing apparatus, the tire testing apparatus comprises upper bearing elements (8) which are movable relative to the lower bearing elements (7) and which together with the lower bearing elements (7) form a holder for the tire (17). (FIG.

Abstract: A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation.

Abstract: A permeameter probe, configured for performing hydraulic conductivity measurements of soil, includes a standpipe having a top section, a transitional section, and a bottom section. The transitional section provides a gradual change in diameter between the larger diameter bottom section and the smaller diameter top section. The standpipe also includes a lower lip for forming a pressure fitting between the standpipe and a casing placed in a borehole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting synthetic mud filtrate in a downhole fluid including placing a downhole tool into a wellbore, introducing a downhole fluid sample into the downhole tool, analyzing the downhole fluid sample in the downhole tool, producing at least two filtrate markers from the analyzing of the downhole fluid sample and converting the at least two filtrate markers by vector rotation to a sufficiently orthogonal signal. The first pumped fluid sample giving initial plateau readings can be a proxy for 100% drilling fluid having an initial orthogonal signal and subsequent samples can be converted to orthogonal signals that are referenced to the first pumped fluid signal to give a calculation of percent contamination of the formation fluid.

Abstract: A system for measuring flow rate with at least a first and a second flow meter provides a flow-rate measurement system which easily allows self-monitoring. This result is achieved by the system in that the first flow meter and the second flow meter differ from one another and/or have different orientations for the flow rate measurement, and each have an evaluation unit which produces data from the flow rate measurement. Furthermore, there is a monitoring device which is connected to the evaluation units such that the monitoring device acquires data produced by the evaluation units, and which is made such that it produces at least one comparison result from a comparison of the data produced by the evaluation units and signals at least the occurrence of a fault state which is associated with at least one comparison result.

Abstract: The multi jet water meter generally relates to instrumentation, and more particularly to devices which are intended for measuring water quantity flowing through the pipeline. The water meter is made of blocks, namely of the measuring and the calculating blocks, that are executed with a possibility of quick replacement in case of necessity.

Abstract: A method of balancing a physical rotor includes: determining a first balance state of the physical rotor at one or more rotational frequencies; identifying one or more balance zones on a surface of the rotor; providing a computerised simulation of the rotor having the first balance state; providing a first test mass in a first test location within one of the balance zones on the rotor simulation; determining a second balance state of the rotor simulation; providing at least one subsequent test mass in at least one subsequent test location within a balance zone on the rotor simulation and determining at least one subsequent balance state of the rotor simulation; selecting a mass and location from one of the first and subsequent test masses and test locations; and performing a material deposition process to add the selected mass of material to the selected location on the physical rotor.

Abstract: A yaw rate sensor, including a substrate and a main extension plane, for detecting a yaw rate around a first direction in parallel to the main extension plane, a first Coriolis mass, and a second Coriolis mass, and a drive device configured to drive the first and second Coriolis masses in parallel to a drive direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first and second Coriolis masses, for a yaw rate around the first direction, experiencing a Coriolis acceleration in parallel to a detection direction, which is perpendicular to the drive and first directions, the first and second Coriolis masses having first/second partial areas and third/fourth partial areas, respectively. The first and third partial areas are farther from the axis of symmetry in parallel to the first direction, and the second and fourth partial areas are closer to the axis of symmetry in parallel to the first direction.

Abstract: A tuning bar piezoelectric vibrator includes first and second leg portions defined by a tuning bar piezoelectric vibrator, layers of first and second inner driver electrodes arranged as inner driver electrodes between first and second piezoelectric layers that are polarized in opposite directions of a thickness direction, a first outer electrode and a second outer electrode arranged to face the first and the second inner driver electrodes with the piezoelectric layers in between, respectively, and first and second vibrator portions in which the inner driver electrodes are used as driver electrodes.

Abstract: In an inertial sensor, an acceleration sensor element section includes a first movable section configured to respond to acceleration applied thereto and a diagnosis electrode configured to displace the first movable section with an electrostatic force according to voltage application from a control circuit section. An angular velocity sensor element section includes a second movable section configured to respond to an angular velocity applied thereto and a driving electrode configured to displace the second movable section with an electrostatic force according to voltage application from the control circuit section. A voltage signal input to the driving electrode and a voltage signal input to the diagnosis electrode are the same voltage signal. The voltage signal input to the diagnosis electrode is a signal for detecting a mechanical failure. Carrier signal for detecting displacement of the first movable section has frequency higher than frequency of signal applied to the diagnosis electrode.

Abstract: An integrated inertial sensor and pressure sensor may include a first substrate including a first surface and a second surface; at least one or more conductive layers, formed on the first surface of the first substrate; a movable sensitive element, formed by using a first region of the first substrate; a second substrate and a third substrate, the second substrate being coupled to a surface of the conductive layer, the third substrate being coupled to the second surface of the first substrate in which the movable sensitive element of the inertial sensor is formed, and the third substrate and the second substrate are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the movable sensitive element; and a sensitive film of the pressure sensor, including at least a second region of the first substrate, or including at least one of the conductive layers on the second region of the first substrate.

Abstract: A MEMS inertial sensor, may include a movable sensitive element; and second substrate and a third substrate. The movable sensitive element may be formed by using a first substrate which may be formed of a monocrystalline semiconductor material. The first substrate may include a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. One or more conductive layers may be formed on the first surface of the first substrate The second substrate may be coupled to a surface of the one or more conductive layer on the first substrate. The third substrate may be coupled to the second surface of the first substrate. The third substrate and the second substrate are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the movable sensitive element.

Abstract: An acceleration sensor with improved impact resistance includes a beam portion connected to a supporting portion at a base side and connected to a weight portion at a top side. The beam portion has a T-shaped cross-section, and piezoresistors are located on an upper surface of the beam portion. The weight portion connects to a top of the beam portion and is arranged inside the supporting portion. A C-shaped slit is provided between the weight portion and the supporting portion so as to surround the weight portion. The weight portion includes an extended portion in which an end of a top surface layer on a side facing the beam portion extends out toward the beam portion beyond an end of the supporting substrate layer on a side facing the beam portion.

Abstract: A device for exciting a landing gear of an aircraft while it is on the ground. The device includes an oblong bracing foot, a movable support on which the oblong foot is mounted and an arrangement for setting the gear into vibration.

Abstract: A probe-holder carriage includes a frame which can slide over a highly magnetically permeable support surface and at least one permanent magnet able to interact magnetically with, and couple the robot to, the surface. The permanent magnet is positioned so that one pole grazes the surface and faces the surface at a minimum distance from it. The frame defines a central housing which can support at least one probe.

Abstract: The present application provides an ultrasonic testing device. The ultrasonic testing device may include a conical backing and an ultrasonic transducer assembly positioned on the conical backing. The ultrasonic transducer assembly may include a printed circuit substrate with a number of separate transducer elements.

Abstract: System and method for enabling ultrasonic inspection of a variable and irregular shape. The system comprises one or more ultrasonic pulser/receivers, one or more ultrasonic transducer arrays, a shoe or jig to hold and position the array(s), data acquisition software to drive the array(s), and data analysis software to select a respective best return signal for each pixel to be displayed. This system starts with information about the general orientation of the array relative to the part and a general predicted part shape. More specific orientation of the transmitted ultrasound beams relative to the part surface is done electronically by phasing the elements in the array(s) to cover the expected (i.e., predicted) surface as well as the full range of part surface variability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure sensor (1, 41) comprising a chamber (3) in which a sensor element (4) for measuring pressure is arranged. The pressure sensor (1, 41) further comprises a compressible element (6, 7) for overpressure protection, said compressible element (6, 7) being arranged outside the chamber (3).

Abstract: Strain gauge. The gauge includes a substrate and a thin film of overlapping, two-dimensional flakes deposited on the substrate. Structure responsive to conductance across the film is provided whereby a strain induced change in overlap area between neighboring flakes results in a change in conductance across the film. In a preferred embodiment, the two-dimensional flakes are graphene.

Abstract: A testing apparatus for characterizing a tension strength of a fillet bond of a test specimen may include a lower fixture and an upper fixture. The test specimen may include a skin component bonded to a stiffener component. The lower fixture may maintain the stiffener component in a fixed position. The upper fixture may engage the skin component at a pair of discrete engagement locations on opposite sides of the fillet bond. The upper fixture may be mechanically coupled to a gimbal joint and may substantially isolate the filet bond from asymmetric bending during application of a tension test load to the fillet bond.

Abstract: A measuring device of air flow rate for an air conditioning system which accurately measures the flow rate of cooling air blowing out of the openings of some rectangular units and in which the locations of the openings can be changed according to the location of equipment. The measuring system includes a plurality of panels constituting a floor surface, ceiling surface, or wall surface, a rectangular vent unit with openings located in place of a given one of the panels, a space with a given height formed by pillars on the back sides of the rectangular vent unit and the panels, and an air conditioner for supplying cooking air to the space. The cooling air from the space passes through the openings. A measuring means for measuring the flow rate of cooling air passing through the openings is located in a rib which forms the openings.

Abstract: The Application discloses an in-line, high capacity apparatus and method for measuring a flowable component, such as seed, grain or other material. The apparatus and method generally function by measuring the pressure applied to a rounded cap by the flowing material. In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method comprise a housing containing a sensing unit, with the housing further comprising a rounded cap in mechanical communication with a load cell. In certain exemplary embodiments, the apparatus and method also comprise a processor, wherein the sensing unit is in communication with the processor so as to measure the flow rate of material passed through the housing by measuring the pressure of the material on the rounded cap. In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method allow the user to regulate the flow rate.

Abstract: A force sensor for measuring forces comprises a sensor plate where at least one measuring resistor is arranged whereby deformations of the sensor plate can be detected as a result of forces to be measured. The sensor plate includes at least one local weakened area whereby deformation behavior of the sensor plate is influenced. The weakened area results in bypassing the flux of force in the sensor plate and in concentrating the forces at non-weakened portions of the sensor plate. The at least one measuring resistor is preferably arranged at such non-weakened deforming portion of the sensor plate. The at least one weakened area defines sensor plate portions separated from at least in sections, the sensor plate portions being exposed to opposite forces. The sensor plate can be mounted in a housing with an evaluation circuit, for example, and constitute a force sensor having compact dimensions and high measuring sensitivity.

Abstract: The invention provides a planar coil (1) of a tube (2), wherein the planar coil (1) has an overall planar shape. The cross-section of the tube (2) can be oval. The invention further provides a heating device comprising one or more of the planar coil (1). The invention further provides a method for heating a sample comprising the step of heating the sample in the heating device of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collection sled for collecting a waste droplet stream 122 in a waste stream catcher that is located below sample collectors. Contamination of collected samples is reduced by collecting the waste droplet stream at a position that is below the sample collectors. A waste trough is provided that gets progressively larger in a downward direction, which prevents backsplash of waste fluid from the collection cavity. Standard sample collector tubes, as well as 8-well strips and microscope slides can be used with the collection sled to collect sample particles.