Abstract: An electronics control system includes a power control unit disposed above a graphics processing unit and thermally connected to a cooling assembly inside. The system also includes a graphics processing unit disposed below the power control unit and thermally connected to the cooling assembly, an auxiliary DC-DC converter disposed below the power control unit and thermally connected to the cooling assembly, and a cooling assembly disposed at a predetermined location and configured to simultaneously transfer heat away from a power control unit, graphics processing unit, and auxiliary DC-DC converter via fluid circulation are presented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double safety device for a quick coupler, which, in a coupling process of a quick coupler for connecting a heavy equipment attachment and an excavator, automatically prevents unintentional separation between an attachment pin and a fixed hook, and enables a locking device to be automatically operated in association with a cylinder operation for slidably moving a hitch and elastic force of first and second compression springs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wet planar heating element and a method manufacturing the same. The element including: a planar heating unit including an upper waterproof film layer, a lower waterproof film layer, a planar heating layer, and an electrode layer; an external waterproof film layer; and a non-woven fabric layer. According to the present invention, it is possible to minimize leakage current due to pores of a non-woven fabric substrate and a low dielectric constant of air in air pockets, thereby solving problems that an earth leakage circuit breaker operates. Accordingly, wet construction can be performed, power consumption can be reduced, and an electrical fire risk can be remarkably lowered. In addition, it is possible to improve flexibility of the planar heating element, whereby the use of the planar heating element can be expanded and the efficiency of the construction work can be increased.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition that can suppress wear of bearings and the like and scoring of gear teeth surfaces and the like even at low viscosity. A lubricating oil composition that includes a lubricating oil base oil, a sulfur-based extreme pressure agent, and a phosphorus-based extreme pressure agent, wherein the lubricating oil composition is characterized in that: the quantity of active sulfur in the sulfur-based extreme pressure agent is 5-30% by mass; the sulfur-based extreme pressure agent is included in the composition at a quantity of 5-15% by mass relative to the mass of the entire lubricating oil composition; and the phosphorus-based extreme pressure agent is included in the composition at a quantity of 1.5-8% by mass relative to the mass of the entire lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package is provided, which includes a carrier, an emitter and a first transparent encapsulant. The carrier has a first surface. The emitter is disposed on the first surface. The first transparent encapsulant encapsulates the emitter. The first transparent encapsulant includes a body and a lens portion. The body has a first planar surface. The lens portion is disposed on the body and has a first planar surface. The first planar surface of the lens portion is substantially coplanar with the first planar surface of the body.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for controlling air filtration, circulation, climate control and/or other adjustable components. The air control system includes an air filtration or circulation unit for filtering or circulating air. The air control system includes a navigation unit for providing at least one of a navigational map information or environment information including a current location of the vehicle. The air control system includes an electronic control unit connected to the air filtration or circulation unit. The electronic control unit is configured to determine an air control event based on at least one of static air quality information or dynamic air quality information. The electronic control unit is configured to determine that the air control event is within a range of the current location and is approaching. The electronic control unit is configured to activate the air filtration or circulation unit before the air control event reaches the vehicle.

Abstract: An assembly for changing at least one safety feature predefined setting associated with at least one vehicular active safety system includes a computer and a human-machine interface. The computer is configured to change the at least one safety feature predefined setting based on a driver choice. The at least one safety feature predefined setting is selected from the group consisting of a response type and a response timing. The human-machine interface includes an output and an input. The output is configured to provide a driver with a range of customizable settings for the at least one safety feature predefined setting. The input is configured to accept at least one customizable setting chosen by the driver such that the at least one safety feature predefined setting is changed to the at least one customizable setting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for converting and separating vanadium, titanium, and iron from the vanadium-titanium-iron concentrate in one step, which includes the steps as below. (1) The vanadium-titanium-iron concentrate is mixed and roasted together with addition agent and reducing agent, and thereby vanadium-containing pig iron and vanadium enriched slag are obtained. (2) The vanadium titanium enriched slag is leached in water and filtered, and thereby vanadium-containing solution and titanium slag are obtained. The technical features of the present invention are as below. By the new process of sodium reduction coupling, a new system of low-temperature smelting multiphase reaction separation is constructed. The reduction of iron, sodiumizing of vanadium, and the melting separation process of the vanadium titanium enriched slag and the iron are achieved in one step. Three products, i.e., the vanadium-containing pig iron, the vanadium-containing solution, and the titanium slag are produced.

Abstract: A ligature resistant holder for a roll of material that is to be disposed within a wall. The holder includes a housing of which at least one side walls has an aperture with which a support assembly is associated. The support assembly includes a button, a biasing member, a retainer and a support housing. The retainer extends through the aperture and includes portions defining a passage through the retainer. At least partially disposed within the passage of the retainer is the button. The button includes an actuation portion, which extends into the chamber, and a stop portion that extends radially relative to the actuation portion and engages the retainer such that axial movement of the button through the passage is limited. The biasing member is at least partially disposed within the support housing and the button is biased toward the chamber by the biasing member.

Abstract: A color adjustment unit in a shaping controller includes a 3D/2D conversion unit which converts 3D data representing a three-dimensional object having colored layers formed on the surface thereof into 2D data; a two-dimensional color patch data creating unit which creates, as two-dimensional color patch data, a plurality of 2D images in which at least one kind of parameter of a plurality of kinds of parameters related to a color of each layer of the colored layers in the converted 2D data is set at a plurality of different levels; a three-dimensional color patch data creating unit which applies thickness information about thicknesses of the colored layers depending on the number of layers of the colored layers to the two-dimensional color patch data to create three-dimensional color patch data; and a color patch layering unit which layers three-dimensional color patches depending on the thickness according to the three-dimensional color patch data.

Abstract: Described herein are lubricant compositions that include combinations of lubricant additives that are effective at improving the surface finish of a range of manufactured materials and equipment. In particular, friction modifiers and antiwear additives are employed to decrease surface roughness of additive manufactured (AM), e.g., 3D printed, materials and equipment in concert with maximizing energy efficiency.

Abstract: Electrical power machines are monitored and a loss-of-field event is determined thereof using time stamped mechanical conditions and electrical conditions. The mechanical conditions may include rotational position, calculated and time stamped rotational frequency, valve position, temperature, or vibration. The time stamped electrical conditions may include electrical power system frequency, electrical power machine field data, electrical power machine terminal information such as voltage and current, and the like. Electrical and mechanical time-stamped electrical power machine data from different machines that may be local or remote from each other may be compared for monitoring the machines.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly for a console assembly of a vehicle includes a cover, a housing, a light source, a support frame, and a light emitting assembly. The cover includes an exterior surface, an opposite interior surface, and an opening extending between the exterior surface and the interior surface. The housing includes an open ended receptacle. The housing is connected to the interior surface of the cover such that the opening permits access to the open ended receptacle. The support frame is connected to at least one of the cover and the housing. The light emitting assembly is positioned between the interior surface of the cover and the support frame. The light emitting assembly is oriented to emit light outwardly away from the exterior surface of the cover.

Abstract: A dolly, a dolly towing system and a method of operating a dolly towing system. The dolly includes a wheeled platform with a coupled electric generator and an automated safety interlock assembly. The interlock assembly includes one or more sensors configured to wirelessly detect whether the dolly and tow motor are safely joined to one another. A controller can be powered by a battery or related onboard source of electric current while the dolly or system are stationary, as well as by the generator when the dolly or system are moving. Signals indicative of the joining that are acquired from the sensors can be received and processed by the controller such that suitable circuitry can convey the processed signal in such a way that the signal provides an audible or visual notice of an operational status of the dolly or system to an operator.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a motor, which begins with robotically positioning a flexible insulating sleeve over a first motor sub-assembly to produce a second motor sub-assembly. The first motor sub-assembly includes a motor assembly and an end-cap. The motor assembly includes a stator, a rotor, and wiring connected to the stator. The end-cap includes an electrical fitting for feeding the wiring externally of the motor. The method continues with robotically positioning a flexible enclosure, that includes a formed housing section and a connecting section, loosely over the second motor sub-assembly. The method continues with tightening the connecting section until the formed housing section tightly fits over the second sub-assembly compressing the flexible insulating sleeve to produce an insulating seal.

Abstract: A system for detecting a living being using electric fields may include sensors configured to generate and receive an electric field. The system may include at least one amplifier connected to at least one electrode of a sensor, a controller to operate the sensors, and a processor connected to the controller. The processor may output a signal representative of the presence or absence of a living being present in the electric fields or representative of a distance between the sensor and the living being. The sensors may be attached to a rigid or flexible substrate forming part of a skin that can be attached to a robot, a vehicle, or another moving or autonomous device to sense the presence of a living being near the device. The device may be configured to stop moving or to move to avoid the living being in the electric field.

Abstract: A process for the drying, and subsequent imidization, of polyimide precursors which minimizes or eliminates voids and which minimizes or eliminates discoloration. The process uses a sequential set of descending pressure operations that allow for time efficient processing of wafers. The set of descending pressure operations are interspersed with evacuation processes using heated gasses, which combine heating and byproduct evacuation. The process results in layers with reduced or eliminated voiding, discoloration, and solvent retention.

Abstract: A system for determining a road type includes processing circuitry configured to receive information from a plurality of sensors. The information corresponds to one or more of operation of a host vehicle and an environment surrounding the host vehicle. Additionally, the system determines whether one or more of the plurality of sensors detects an off highway event, classifies the road type as a local road in response to one or more of the plurality of sensors detecting an off highway event, determines whether the speed of the host vehicle is greater than a first predetermined speed for a first predetermined amount of time, and classifies the road type as a limited access highway in response to the speed of the host vehicle being greater than the first predetermined speed for the first predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A system includes a speed sensor to detect a current speed, a camera to detect image data, and a GPS sensor to detect location data. The system also includes a memory to store a lookup table that maps efficient vehicle speeds to roadway speed limits. The system also includes an output device and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU determines a current speed limit of the current roadway and determines that the vehicle is within a steady speed range when the current speed of the vehicle fluctuates less than a predetermined speed threshold over a predetermined time period. The ECU also compares the current speed limit to the lookup table to determine at least one efficient vehicle speed that corresponds to the current speed limit and controls the output device to output the at least one efficient vehicle speed when the vehicle is within the steady speed range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recovering carbon dioxide from an absorbent rich on gaseous carbon dioxide, in which the energy used for separation of absorbent and carbon dioxide in a stripping column is reduced by using two stripper columns having different operating pressures and recycling heat transfer fluid from the stripper off gas in an energy efficient manner.