Abstract: A rotary electrical machine, especially an alternator or an alternator-starter for a motor vehicle, comprises a stator (S), a rotor (R) and permanent magnets incorporated in the rotor and/or the stator, in which the said magnets are formed into at least two groups each of which is defined by a specific type of composition, with each sub-assembly being a combination of a magnet containing rare earths with a ferrite magnet, at least one of the magnets being arranged radially so as to generate an orthoradial magnetic flux.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a system and method for aligning reference marks defining the optical center or major reference point on a lens blank with a series of alignment marks, or “fiducials”. The fiducials comprise first and second alignment bars displayed on a display operably associated with a computer, and overlay the reference marks, also displayed on the display. The fiducials may be adjusted to accurately precisely align the lens blank.

Abstract: A rotating electric machine comprising at least a fan (43) provided with blades providing between them divergent ventilation channels (48) adapted to generate cooling fluid flow through the machine; the angle of incidence (B) of the blades, at the leading edge ranges between 150 degrees and 175 degrees, while the angle of incidence (A) of the blades at the trailing edge ranges between 90 degrees and 165 degrees relative to the tangent to a circle (C) generated during the rotation of the blades, the ratio between the average pitch of the blades (46) and the average length thereof being less than 0.975. The invention is applicable to fans for a motor vehicle alternator.

Abstract: A roof structure for a building in the form of a cone shaped polygon is disclosed. The roof structure includes at least three multi-element trusses attached on corresponding ends to a vertically extending central column. Each of the trusses is rotationally displaced from adjacent ones of the trusses, as measured in a horizontal plane, preferably, by the same angle. Each of the trusses is inclined outwardly and downwardly from the central column to form a series of triangularly shaped roof segments between adjacent ones of the trusses and so as to provide the roof structure shape. The central column may be a vertically extending length of hollow pipe and is essentially non-load supporting, whereby a lower end of the column is vertically spaced above a support structure for outer peripheral edge portions of the trusses. The support structure may be a series of wood posts, a different one of which is attached on an upper end portion to an outer peripheral edge portions of a corresponding one of the trusses.

Abstract: Novel proteins and protein libraries are disclosed. The proteins possess one or more functional protein modules from different parent protein molecules. The proteins and protein libraries are exemplified by the preparation of cross-over chemokines that contain various combinations of peptide segments derived from RANTES, SDS-1 and vMIP-I and to vMIP-II. The proteins and libraries are extremely pure and can be provided in non-limiting high yields suitable for diagnostic and high-throughput screening assays.

Abstract: An electric grill comprised of a primary cooking unit that includes a ribbed grilling surface adjacent to a planar cooking surface with a containment wall around the unit and an adjustable food divider that is used to keep unwanted liquids such as fat and water separate from other foods. One side of the ribbed grilling surface is elevated above the planar cooking surface and includes channels between the ribs that direct grilling liquids into a flat reservoir area. The ribs slope downwardly into the flat reservoir area. The detachable and slideable food divider is used to isolate selected areas of the primary cooking unit and thereby restrict the mixing of foods and grilling liquids.

Abstract: Fibrous composite articles and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The preferred fibrous materials have average fiber lengths of less than about 2 millimeters, and are obtained from industrial hemp hurd, kenaf hurd, and/or the culms of various species of vegetable bamboo. The fibers are combined with a binder resin and, optionally, a sizing agent to form a mat that is consolidated under heat and pressure to form the composite articles. The formed articles exhibit strength and durability characteristics at least roughly equivalent, if not superior, to those of conventional wood-based fibrous composite articles.

Abstract: A differential drive gear assembly including a differential case driven by a transmission allowing differential rotation between a pair of output axle shafts and facilitating a driving connection to a power take-off unit. The differential case has gear teeth directly formed thereon along an outer peripheral surface. The differential case gear teeth engage a power take off gear to drive an auxiliary device. In the preferred embodiment, the power take of device is a second drive shaft for driving a second axle assembly. Such an arrangement facilitates a simple conversion from an existing two-wheel drive design to a four-wheel drive assembly.

Abstract: A system for monitoring coal flow through a coal delivery tube in a blast furnace fuel injection system is disclosed, which system automatically actuates a purge cycle for clearing accumulations of coal from a coal lance when a temperature drop indicative of an imminent blockage is detected. A method of controlling the purge system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to determining and controlling the appropriate moment at which a combined starter/alternator should transition from start-up mode to alternator/generator mode following an IC engine start-up sequence. The method relies on either belt/chain tensioner position or the position of the belt/chain itself to determine when the IC engine has achieved self-sustaining operation and signal the starter/alternator to transition from start-up to generator mode.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hydrokinetic apparatus, in particular for motor vehicle, comprising a casing (10); a turbine wheel (16) secured in rotation to a hub (30); a lock-clutch comprising a piston (50) whereof the radially inner part (54) is mounted sliding along an outer cylindrical shaft (58) belonging to the central ring called piston (50, 54) whereof a rear end surface (64) extends opposite a transverse surface belonging to the turbine wheel (16)/hub (30, 86) assembly, and comprising stop means (84) axially interposed between the central ring and the turbine wheel/hub assembly. The invention is characterised in that are provided radial centering means for axial stop (84) relative to the hub (30, 5) or relative to the piston (50, 54) or relative to the web (104).

Abstract: To provide a cathode cartridge, which comprises a tabular cathode conductor 5, which has an open hole having a same shape to that of plated pats 2a of a plated base 2 as a negative plate, which has a plurality of a protruding portion that presses contact to a peripheral part 2d around the plated parts 2a, a first elastic thin board 3, which covers a rear side of the plated base 2 and has a recess 3a, a tabular rear wall insulator 6, which covers both a back side of the cathode conductor 5 and a back side of the first elastic thin board 3, and has a recess 6b, a tabular front side insulator 7, which has an aperture having the same shape to that of the plated parts 2a, which covers a front side of the cathode conductor 5, and has a recess 7b, into which the cathode conductor 5 gets just, and a second elastic thin board 4, which has an aperture (open hole) having the same shape to that of the plated parts 2a, which is sandwiched between the cathode conductor 5 to provide a cathode cartridge of testing device for

Abstract: An LED light string employs a plurality of LEDs wired in block series-parallel, where the one or more series blocks, each driven at the same input voltage as the source voltage (110 VAC or 220 VAC), are coupled in parallel. The LED light string interfaces to the source voltage using a common household plug; it may also include a corresponding common, household socket, coupled in electrical parallel, to enable multiple light strings to be connected to each other from end to end. In order to directly drive a network of diodes without current-limiting circuitry, the voltage of each series block of diodes must be matched to the input source voltage. This voltage matching requirement for direct AC drive places fundamental restrictions on the number of diodes on each diode series block, depending on the types of diodes used. For the voltage to be “matched,” in each series block, the peak input voltage must be less than or equal to the sum of the maximum diode voltages for each series block.

Abstract: An apparatus to regulate and control the temperature of an axle assembly for a vehicle. A heat pipe is inserted though the axle housing cover, the heat pipe travels the length of the cover. Near the lower region of the carrier and beneath the lubricating fluid level, the heat pipe bends to continue in the horizontal direction. Disposed about the terminal end of the heat pipe below the lubricating fluid line are a series of cooling fins. Heat generated within the lubricating fluid that is heated during operation conduit is dissipated via the cooling fins.

Abstract: In order to prevent the formation of flash and air bubbles on a gasket used to seal a filter element when the filter element is mounted in a housing to filter a fluid, a molding apparatus comprises first and second mold components cooperating to define a mold cavity positioned around the filter media formed by their respective mold surfaces and adapted to receive an expandable material forming the sealing gasket. The mold cavity includes a substantially semi-spherical ridge portion having an apex. The ridge portion of the mold cavity is formed by both the first and second mold components abutting each other at the apex of the ridge portion of the mold cavity along a mold line oriented at an angle to a central axis of symmetry of the mold apparatus. Moreover, mold surfaces of the mold components have upwardly sloping ramp surfaces for preventing trapped air bubbles.

Abstract: The invention provides a motor vehicle antitheft system of the type in which the latch bolt (36, 222) is held radially in the pulled-in retracted position by a member (254) for retaining the latch bolt (36, 222) which is mounted to move between an effaced or retracted position and an active latch bolt retaining position toward which it is elastically urged (262) and in which a retaining finger (252) belonging to the latch bolt retaining member (254) is accommodated in a complementary notch (250) of the latch bolt, wherein the member (254) for retaining the latch bolt (36, 222) is mounted to slide in the housing of the antitheft system (52, 54) parallel to the axis (A) of displacement and of rotation of a manual control member (24, 26, 38), and wherein the finger (252) for retaining the latch bolt (36, 222) is formed at the front free end of the latch bolt retaining member.