Abstract: An assembly for converting motion comprises a first arm and a second arm rotatable about first and second fixed pivots; a third arm pivotably connected to the second arm; a first connecting arm pivotably connected to and extending between the first arm and the third arm; a second connecting arm pivotably connected to and extending between the first arm and the second arm; and a locking assembly comprising a first locking member and a second locking member, the first locking member connected to one of the arms and engaging with the second locking member at one or more positions from the retracted position to the extended position. The assembly may comprise the guide assembly comprising a guide member and an engagement member moveably engageable with the guide member.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to a battery pack assembly. The battery pack assembly includes a plurality of housing segments and a plurality of battery cells. The plurality of housing segments are coupled to one another. Each one of the plurality of housing segments includes a terminal receiving portion. The terminal receiving portion has a pair of end walls, a pair of side walls and a floor. A terminal connector is positioned within the terminal receiving portion. The terminal connector has a pair of openings. Each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells has a terminal side. A pair of terminals are positioned on the terminal side of each of the plurality of battery cells. Each one of the plurality of housing segments are configured to be rotated with respect to an adjacent housing segment between a use position and a maintenance position.

Abstract: A multiple hitch assembly and method of use thereof including a hitch platform having a channel member and multiple hitch member having a block base. A dampening member may be affixed such that coupling of the multiple hitch member by locked engagement of received through holes of the block base and paired side holes disposed in flanges of the channel member compresses the dampening member upon the recessed column of the hitch platform to absorb and thus attenuate the load and associated torque imparted by movement and rub between the hitch platform and multiple hitch member to thereby reduce associated rattle noise, and vibration.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first plurality of optical fibers embedded in a first plurality of fabric strands, a second plurality of optical fibers embedded in a second plurality of fabric strands, and a detector. The first plurality of optical fibers are positioned adjacent to each other and oriented along a first direction and the second plurality of optical fibers are positioned adjacent to each other and oriented along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The first and second plurality of optical fibers are configured to receive ambient light emitted onto them. The detector detects the light received into at least some of the first and second plurality of optical fibers and creates data configured to be processed to identify an object adjacent to the apparatus. The data is based on the light received into the first plurality of optical fibers and the second plurality of optical fibers.

Abstract: Provided is a lock washer (1) that is provided between a nut (4) and an attachment object (2), and made of first and second members (11), (12) used in a stacked state. The first member (11) includes an upper surface (11a) in which irregularities are formed radially so that resistance is smaller when a nut (4) is turned in a tightening direction, and frictional resistance is larger when the nut (4) is turned to a loosening side, and a lower surface (11b) in which slopes (11ba) are formed so as to be gradually lowered in height toward the tightening direction of the nut (4) along a circumferential direction.

Abstract: What is presented is a cutting insert including a polygonal plate-shaped insert main body that includes: two polygonal surfaces; a side surface; and a cutting edge, the insert main body has a mounting hole that is centered on an insert center line passing through centers of the two polygonal surfaces, the cutting edge includes a major cutting edge extending from a first end of a corner edge located at a corner of the polygonal surface, and, in the opening of the mounting hole, a plurality of protrusions protruding with respect to a boss surface around an opening of the mounting hole are formed at intervals in a peripheral direction in an inner periphery side region of the major cutting edge.

Abstract: A kinetic seat assembly that rotates based on a force applied on an occupant seated therein is provided. The kinetic seat assembly includes a primary seat cushion frame, a primary seat back frame, a secondary seat cushion frame pivotally connected to the primary seat cushion frame, and a secondary seat back frame pivotally connected to the primary seat back frame. The kinetic seat assembly further includes a front pivot mechanism for damping movement between the primary seat cushion frame and the secondary seat cushion frame in a kinetic seat vertical direction, and an upper pivot mechanism for damping movement between the primary seat back frame and the secondary seat back frame in a kinetic seat longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method of detecting sub-surface voids in a sample comprises positioning a probe adjacent to a first point on the sample, emitting an ultrasonic wave from the probe towards the sample, moving the probe towards the sample, measuring a shear force amplitude of a reflection of the ultrasonic wave at the probe as the probe moves towards the sample, creating an approach curve by plotting the measured shear force amplitude of the reflection of the ultrasonic wave as a function of a distance between the probe and the sample, and determining whether a sub-surface void exists at the first point on the sample based on a slope of the approach curve.

Abstract: A method and system for determining temperature are provided. The method comprises using an x-ray source to irradiate a sample of a material with x-rays. Photon fluorescence produced by the sample in response to the x-ray irradiation is detected by a number of photon detectors. Based on the detected fluorescence a temperature of the sample is determined according to a predetermined relationship between photon fluorescence and temperature for the material.

Abstract: A method includes receiving from a vehicle, a position of the vehicle, obtaining locations of one or more available parking spaces from a plurality of parking spaces based at least in part on the position of the vehicle, determining an estimated travel time for the vehicle to arrive at each of the one or more available parking spaces based at least in part on the position of the vehicle and the locations of the one or more parking spaces, obtaining historical usage data for the one or more available parking spaces, and determining a probability that one or more of the available parking spaces will be available at a time when the vehicle arrives at each of the available parking spaces based at least in part on the estimated travel time and the historical usage data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump, driven by means of an electric motor, which is coupled to a pump rotor of the fluid pump, wherein the electric motor is an axial-flux electric motor, the electric-motor rotor of which is also the pump rotor, and the pump rotor and the electric-motor rotor are accommodated in a common housing, in which the pump rotor and the electric-motor rotor rotate while integrated as combination rotor in a disk shape, wherein the common housing has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet to the combination rotor. The invention further relates to a production method for such a fluid pump.

Abstract: A radial compression mechanism utilizes a string wrapped around a plurality of compression dies to move the dies inward and close a central cylindrical cavity defined by the working surfaces of the dies. The string may be coupled to a string tension mechanism that enables a user to applied a desired tension to the string and thereby compress an article within the central cylindrical cavity. The compression dies may be coupled to a base and move along die-guiding slots from an open position to a closed position. A spring may be configured to force the compression dies open and provide some back-tension to the string. The string may extend around a pully on an opposing side of the compression mechanism and both ends of the string may be coupled to the string tension mechanism.

Abstract: An integrated transmission electron microscope comprising multiple electron sources for tuned beams of ultrafast, scanning probe, and parallel illumination in varied beam energies can be alternated within sub-microseconds onto a sample with dynamic ‘transient state’ processes to acquire atomic-scale structural/chemical data with site specificity. The various electron sources and condenser optics enable high-resolution imaging, high-temporal resolution imaging, and chemical imaging, using fast-switching magnets to direct the different electron beams onto a single maneuverable objective pole piece where the sample resides. Such multimodal in situ characterization tools housed in a single microscope have the potential to revolutionize materials science.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal-organic framework composition, as well as constructs and methods thereof. In one particular example, the composition is employed to degrade a chemical agent in a non-aqueous environment.

Abstract: A trenchless rehabilitation device for disconnects on large-diameter concrete drainage pipe and method thereof is provided; which includes: a pipe CCTV, a water blocking device, a lining repairing permanent structure, and a grouting device. The pipe CCTV is configured to determine the location of the pipe disconnection; the water blocking device is configured to form the working space; then the rubber seal lining short tube and multiple expanded round fixed steel plates are configured to form the inner repair permanent structure, and the grouting equipment is configured to insert the expanded round fixed steel plates. The grouting holes are configured to polymer grouting on the periphery of the pipe disconnection and the soil void. The trenchless repair process provided by the present invention can form a composite pipeline disjointed repair structure of inner repair permanent structure and polymer grouting material.

Abstract: A power electronics assembly is provided with a self-healing feature. The power electronics assembly may include a semiconductor electronics device and an insulating substrate coupled to the semiconductor electronics device. A base metal structural component may be provided, coupled to the insulating substrate. The assembly may include a frame component cooperating with the base metal structural component and defining an enclosure containing the semiconductor electronics device and the insulating substrate. The assembly further includes a self-healing polymer comprising disulfide bonds. The self-healing polymer is disposed within the enclosure; additional potting material may also be provided as a multi-layered encapsulation. In various aspects, the self-healing polymer may include polydimethylsiloxane based polyurethane (PDMS-PU) modified with disulfide bonds. The frame component may be configured to direct or confine heat to areas of the assembly where ESD may be problematic.

Abstract: A system and methods for a turbo-boost control system are disclosed for providing a driver of a vehicle with greater control over vehicle performance. The turbo-boost control system instructs an electronic control unit of the vehicle to increase the manifold pressure to a higher level before releasing the pressure through a waste gate so as to provide a greater power output of the engine. The turbo-boost control system includes a control module, a wiring harness, and a signal adjuster. The wiring harness couples the control module with a turbo inlet pressure sensor, a manifold absolute pressure sensor, and an electronic control unit of the vehicle. The control module sends signals to the electronic control unit based on input readings from the turbo inlet pressure sensor and the manifold absolute pressure sensor. The signal adjuster includes a rheostat that enables manual adjustment of the power output of the engine.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat base, a backrest connected to the seat base and an leg rest assembly, also referred to as a leg rest assembly. The leg rest assembly includes a deflectable leg support panel pivotably connected to the seat base. The deflectable leg support panel and deflects under a load of legs of the user and returns with a restoring force back to an initial position upon removing the load of the legs of the user. The leg rest assembly may be connected to the vehicle seat by a pivoting structure, that allows the leg rest assembly to be pivoted to a non use position. The leg rest assembly may also be fixedly connected to the vehicle seat a support base front cross structure. This fixed connection then forms an only pivot axis of the leg rest assembly.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a hollow body having an inlet and an outlet, with the hollow body including at least one aperture extending through a surface of the hollow body. An actuator assembly is attached to the hollow body and a sleeve is slideably positioned about the hollow body, with the sleeve moveably attached to the actuator assembly. During operation, the actuator assembly moves the sleeve from a first position that covers the aperture to a second position that un-covers at least a portion of the aperture.

Abstract: A portable multi-nozzle air flow meter. A nozzle cover is attached to a front portion of a cylindrical housing. A nozzle panel is attached to an inner portion of the nozzle cover, with a central insertion hole being defined in a central portion thereof, such that a measuring nozzle is detachably inserted into the central insertion hole. The nozzle panel includes a sealing portion provided an inner peripheral portion of the central insertion hole. One or more fixed nozzles arranged in the nozzle panel in a circumferential direction about the measuring nozzle, such that a cross-sectional area thereof is adjustable depending on an amount of air flow discharged from a duct.