Abstract: A method and a device for producing slots in workpieces are disclosed. An oscillatory drive is provided, on the output shaft of which a saw blade is accommodated by one end, and at the other end of which a cutting edge is provided. The oscillatory drive is positioned on a workpiece with a defined angle between the workpiece surface and the saw blade, the saw blade being driven in an oscillating manner and moved along a guide in a direction extending radially in relation to the output shaft. Connecting elements can be inserted into slots produced on two workpieces in this way so that they match and can be adhesively bonded to the two workpieces, in order to produce a permanent and precise connection between the workpieces.

Abstract: A high current, light weight, thermally stable, bidirectional semiconductor switch module in an electrical system uses MOSFET technology in a back-to-back parallel architecture. The device comprises a controller which permits it to operate in high electrical noise environments. The device is further controlled to operate in either or both directions based on external events such as voltage changes associated with the electrical system and with vehicle operating conditions. The device operates at currents typically from a few amperes to 1000 amperes and may be used as a circuit breaker, over voltage switch, isolation switch, transient protection switch, and voltage converter. The device functions to replace the solenoids and relays associated with starter motors in a vehicle electrical system.

Abstract: A welding machine having a first receiver for remote control of the operating parameters, a viewing module having a second receiver for remotely controlling the operating parameters of the viewing module, and a control module for controlling the operating parameters of the welding machine and the viewing module wherein the control modules and the viewing modules may be mounted in a helmet. A master control module is provided for remotely controlling a plurality of control modules wherein each control module controls a viewing module. Each pair of control module and viewing ,module controlled by the master control module may be mounted in a helmet.

Abstract: The method and device of this invention immobilizes a person in a secure, upright restraint system in a police vehicle. It can be easily and safely applied by public safety officers including police or other law enforcement personnel and medical personnel to secure a person against undesired movement while maintaining them in an upright, sitting position which leaves the diaphragm free for natural, unrestrained breathing movement. The asphyxia-preventing restraining device comprises an ALR/ELR retractor. The ALR/ELR retractor comprises a shoulder harness having a pair of seat belt buckles, which significantly reduces the possibilities of injuries to police officers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition using a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas, a catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction and a catalytic module for selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides, and more specifically to a catalytic module element in which and a catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction in which a plurality of plate-type or waveform glass fiber sheets on which the coating layer of a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction are formed, are repeatedly laminated and a catalytic module for casing the catalytic module element. According to the present invention, the production process is simple, economical and productive and the catalytic module element for selective catalytic reduction is excellent not only in decomposition efficiency of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas, but also in durability, economic efficiency and thermal shock resistance.

Abstract: A device for supplying diodes LED includes an electric bridge (ABHG) with input terminals (A, B) and output terminals (H, G), including diodes (DS1, DS2) interposed between branches (AH, BH), with cathodes turned toward the terminal (H); Two MOSFET elements (M1, M2) are interposed between the branches (AG, BG). A capacitor (C) is derived between the terminals (H) and (G). A switch (KR) and LED diodes arranged in series, with their anodes oriented toward the terminal (H), and a first current sensor (S1) are arranged along a derived branch (R), between the terminals (H) and (G). An electric control unit (CE) receives in input feedback control signals coming from the first sensor (S1) and operates opening/closing of the switches (M1) and (M2), as well as of the branch switch (KR) in suitable relation with the trend of the alternating current (iz), to obtain a predetermined trend of the branch current (ir.) for power supplying the LED diodes.

Abstract: A tire mounting/dismounting machine (1), comprising a base (2), rotating means (3) for supporting and blocking a wheel (100) and a column (4) associated to the base (2), a first arm (7) and a second arm (8) being slidably mounted on the column (4), an upper first debeader tool (13) and a lower second debeader tool (9) being mounted respective at free ends of each arm (7, 8). Mounted at the free end of the first arm (7) is a head (10) which is rotatable with respect to an axis (Y), from which head a mounting tool (11), a dismounting tool (12) and the first debeader tool (13) project, the tools (11, 12, 13) being mounted in reciprocal positions such that the tools (11, 12, 13) do not interfere with one another and such that by rotating the head (10) with respect to the first arm (7) a same work position can be reached for each of the tools (11, 12, 13).

Abstract: The invention discloses a tool having a work plate which has a mounting area with a mounting opening for mounting the plate on a drive shaft of a drive, preferably an oscillatory drive, the mounting opening being suitably configured for being seated on the drive shaft, wherein centering elements, projecting toward the drive shaft, are provided for centering the tool on the drive shaft.

Abstract: A power control system comprises a prime mover and a generator driven by the prime mover. A control device is coupled with the prime mover and the generator wherein the control device ascertains a power level of the generator and varies an output power of the prime mover according to the power level. The control device measures a duty cycle of a generator output power controller to ascertain the generator power level and generates a signal to a prime mover controller so that the generator duty cycle remains within a pre-determined range. The power control system may include a transmission wherein the control device operation may be conditioned on a state of the transmission. The power control system may include a speed converter coupled with the prime mover wherein the control device converts a speed of the prime mover according to the generator power level. The control device may operate to control an output power of the generator concurrently with controlling the output power of the prime mover.

Abstract: A cable management system for use with a rack having at least a first and a second side configured to be coupled to at least one piece of electronic equipment comprises a first and a second support configured to be disposed along at least a portion of a first and a second side of the rack. The first and second supports each include a strut configured to be secured to a respective side of the rack and an arm support including at least one mounting area. The cable management system also comprises a plurality of arms configured to be removably coupled to the mounting areas of the first and second arm supports. At least one of arms comprises a first and a second row of notches arranged in a first and a second direction, respectively. The first and second rows of notches are configured to engage with at least one cable associated with said at least one piece of electronic equipment.

Abstract: A control device measures a voltage drop across a conductor in a generator to determine and control the total generator output current. A temperature of the conductor is also measured to improve the accuracy. The control device may further improve on the accuracy by compensating for the electrical current through a field coil that may power the generator. The control device may be used in combination with a generator in a vehicle electrical system. Other system parameters may be monitored to improve on the system monitoring, diagnostics, and control. The generator may include a conductor comprising a process-controlled geometric shape.

Abstract: A control device measures a voltage drop across a conductor in a generator to determine and control the total generator output current. A temperature of the conductor is also measured to improve the accuracy. The control device may further improve on the accuracy by compensating for the electrical current through a field coil that may power the generator. The control device may be used in combination with a generator in a vehicle electrical system. Other system parameters may be monitored to improve on the system monitoring, diagnostics, and control. The generator may include a conductor comprising a process-controlled geometric shape.

Abstract: The invention discloses a power tool having a motor adapted to drive a tool, comprising at least one switching element, coupled with a controller, for actuation of the motor, the controller being configured so that the motor can be switched on for driving the tool only when the at least one switching element is activated several times in a predetermined way, or when at least two switching elements are activated simultaneously or in a predetermined way in succession, there being provided at least three operating modes, namely an inoperative mode, in which the motor is out of operation, a working mode in which the motor is driven for driving the tool, and an intermediate mode, in which the user is signaled that further activation of a switching element is needed for transferring the motor to its working mode.

Abstract: A current regulation unit in a circuit composed of light sources, connected in series, interposed between an electric source (SE) and the series connection electric circuit (E) of the light sources (SI1, SI2, SIJ, SIN), includes: at least one conversion apparatus (AC1 AC2) for generating an alternating voltage, having pre-settable characteristics; a transformer (T), connected in cascade to the conversion apparatus (AC1, AC2) and connected to the electric circuit (E); and an electric control unit (CE), connected to the conversion apparatus (AC1, AC2) for controlling the modulation of the alternating voltage supplied by the conversion apparatus, in order to obtain a current (z) circulating in the electric circuit (E) having pre-settable electric characteristics. The conversion apparatus (AC1, AC2) is mounted on a printed board (SC1, SC2), removable from a corresponding slot (SL1, SL2), made in the regulation unit (UR).

Abstract: A device and a method for obtaining information about a wheel (100), the device comprising a penetrating body (72) for at least partially inserting between a tyre (101) and a rim (102) of a wheel (100), and means (73) for acquiring the images, the means (73) being installed on a portion of the penetrating body (72) which is designed to be positioned in an internal space between the tyre (101) and the rim (102).

Abstract: This invention discloses a power control system comprising a prime mover and a generator driven by the prime mover. A control device is coupled with the generator to ascertain a change in speed of the generator and vary an output power of the generator according to the change. The control device applies a signal to reduce the generator output power and another signal to restore the generator output power. The power control system may include a transmission, a speed converter, and/or an accessory.

Abstract: A control device measures a voltage drop across a conductor in a generator to determine and control the total generator output current. A temperature of the conductor is also measured to improve the accuracy. The control device may further improve on the accuracy by compensating for the electrical current through a field coil that may power the generator. The control device may be used in combination with a generator in a vehicle electrical system. Other system parameters may be monitored to improve on the system monitoring, diagnostics, and control. The generator may include a conductor comprising a process-controlled geometric shape.