Abstract: A bearing cap removal mechanism is structured for removing bearing caps from an engine block. The bearing cap removal mechanism includes a securement mechanism operable to releasably secure at least one bearing cap to the securement mechanism prior to removal of the at least one bearing cap from the engine block. A removal force application mechanism is operatively coupled to the securement mechanism. The removal force application mechanism is operable to move the securement mechanism in a direction away from the engine block when the at least one bearing cap is secured to the securement mechanism, thereby removing the at least one bearing cap from the engine block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium-sulfur ultracapacitor including a cathode containing a sulfur-porous carbon composite material; a separator; a lithium metal electrode disposed on an opposite side of the cathode with respect to the separator; a graphite-based electrode disposed adjacent to the lithium metal electrode; and an electrolyte impregnating the cathode, the lithium metal electrode, and the graphite-based electrode, wherein the lithium metal electrode and the graphite-based electrode together constitute an anode, and a method of preparing the lithium-sulfur ultracapacitor.

Abstract: A rectangular semiconductor package and a method manufacturing the same described in the present disclosure features no carrier installed on a die cut from a wafer. In an embodiment, a first die on a top surface of a conductive routing layer is electrically connected to the conductive routing layer through a plurality of first metal wires, a plurality of conductive balls is installed on a bottom surface of the conductive routing layer, and a molding compound is used to encase the first die on the conductive routing layer. In another embodiment, a second die is added in the above rectangular semiconductor package and encased in the molding compound, as is the first die. Alternatively, the molding compound is processed such that the second die encapsulated in a package is stacked on the molding compound and electrically connected to the conductive routing layer.

Abstract: A tool exchange assembly and related method configured to swap change tool assemblies with a nutrunner constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a nest. The nest has a lower jaw portion and an upper jaw portion. The lower jaw portion has first and second lower fingers that cooperate to define a lower slot. The upper jaw portion has first and second upper fingers that cooperate to define an upper slot. The nest is configured to receive a change tool assembly. Relative movement of the change tool assembly and the nest urges a sleeve on the change tool assembly to move between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control system for a hydraulic work machine, comprising a plurality of hydraulic work circuits for supplying actuators and/or drive units of movable machine parts with hydraulic fluid, and an emergency stop circuit for the work circuits for avoiding danger caused by the machine parts. According to this disclosure, the emergency stop circuit comprises a single safety valve which is connected in parallel to the work circuits via at least one branch line each at the inlet and to a pressure relief point at the outlet.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring surface profiles within passages such as the interiors of pipes, tubing, casing or the like includes an optical scanning system that acquires digital data that directly identifies the surface profiles. A temperature control system facilitates operation in high temperature environments. The optical scanning system may include a camera located between a light source and a conical mirror. Light deflecting elements may guide light from the light source to the conical mirror along a path that reverses direction.

Abstract: A protective sleeve is deployable within an oil/gas well to protect a device installed in the well such as a safety valve, for example. The sleeve includes a pressure equalizing dart and an overpressure protection piston. The sleeve also serves to isolate an installed device from harmful substances such as acids and other corrosive fluids.

Abstract: Connector assemblies formed by attaching two stamped housing sections to form a connector housing having a housing groove with a groove bottom and two side walls are disclosed. Using stamped housing sections can reduce manufacturing costs and simplifies assembly, among other things. The connector housings with a canted coil spring can be used as a mechanical connector and/or as an electrical connector for numerous applications and across numerous industries. The canted coil springs can have complex shapes, with optional dimples.

Abstract: A vehicular glovebox module, a vehicular glovebox assembly and a method of installing a glovebox module in a vehicle. Mounting apparatus used to secure the glovebox module includes structure to allow a snap-fit engagement of the module to a vehicular support structure. In particular, because the surfaces of the vehicular support structure are not coplanar with one another, at least one of upper and lower retention posts that include snap-fit must provide its snap-fit connection with angled features relative to an installation direction to ensure that the engagement between both the upper and snap-fit connections take place substantially simultaneously during glovebox module installation.

Abstract: A method for controlling a valve actuator, a valve actuator control device and a valve actuator assembly. The method includes the steps of providing a valve actuator control device, connecting the control device to a valve actuator with a signal transmitting wire, and supplying operating power to the valve actuator from the control device. The method further includes a step of transmitting control signals from the control device to the valve actuator via the signal transmitting wire in order to control the actuator. Hereby, configuration, control and maintenance of valve actuators are facilitated.

Abstract: A semiconductor package device comprises a first dielectric layer, a first conductive pad and a first conductive element. The first dielectric layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first dielectric layer defines a first opening tapered from the first surface toward the second surface. The first conductive pad is within the first opening and adjacent to the second surface of the first dielectric layer. At least a portion of the first conductive element is within the first opening. The first conductive element is engaged with (e.g., abuts) a sidewall of the first opening, the first conductive element having a first surface facing toward the first conductive pad, wherein the first surface of the first conductive element is spaced apart from the first conductive pad.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying an open phase of a circuit breaker on the basis of voltage. The method comprises: a protection apparatus measures three-phase voltages at two sides of a circuit breaker; respectively calculates a vector difference and an effective value of the voltages at two sides of the circuit breaker; when the phase voltages at two sides are both greater than 80% to 90% of a rated voltage, and the voltage vector difference at two sides of the one-phase or two-phase circuit breaker is greater than a set voltage, it is determined that the circuit breaker has an open phase; and actuates an alarming or tripping operation after a short time delay t.

Abstract: Provided is a drag release system of a reel, that system adjusting drag by rotation of a spool on the reel, more particularly, a drag release system that immediately adjusts drag of a spool to prevent cutting of a fishing line by immediately decreasing the drag of the spool when strong tension is applied to the spool during fishing, by forming a fitting hole perpendicular to the axis of a cylindrical driving shaft and forming slits at a sleeve fitted on the driving shaft to have a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the driving shaft and to correspond to the fitting hole so that a fixing pin fitted in the fitting hole through the slits prevents the sleeve from idling on the driving shaft and guides the sleeve when the drag is adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple fuse device that is compatible with various ratings and reduces an increase in manufacturing cost. A multiple fuse device includes an input terminal, an external terminal, a bus bar that includes a circuit portion disposed between the input terminal and the external terminal, and a housing that covers the bus bar. The external terminal includes an integral external terminal integrated with the circuit portion with a fusible portion interposed between the integral external terminal and the circuit portion, and a fuse-side external terminal that pairs up with a fuse connection terminal connected to the circuit portion. The fuse connection terminal and the fuse-side external terminal provided in a pair hold a fuse exteriorly in a removable manner, the fuse having a fusible portion connected between the fuse connection terminal and the fuse-side external terminal.

Abstract: A wing foil bearing may include one or more wing or tab foil layers. A tab foil layer may comprise a thin material with a two-dimensional array of tab shapes. A tab shape may be defined by a boundary of material separated from the thin material and having an integral edge and a free edge. Tab shapes may include one or more free-state bends relative to the thin material, forming a two-dimensional array of cantilever wings or tabs. Tab arrays may be one or more of various types or two-dimensional arrays, and a tab foil layer may include additional tab arrays and tabs. One or more tab foil layers may be engaged with a mounting surface layer and a counter-surface layer to form a wing foil bearing. Tab foil layers may be stacked and or nested, including partial nesting and complete nesting.

Abstract: Heat transfer apparatuses and methods for directing heat transfer are disclosed. A heat transfer apparatus includes a vapor chamber having a first surface and a second surface where the first surface and the second surface define a chamber space and at least one of the first surface and the second surface includes a hydrophilic coating. The heat transfer apparatus also includes one or more first ultrasonic oscillators coupled to the first surface, one or more second ultrasonic oscillators coupled to the second surface, and a controller having a non-transitory, processor-readable storage medium storing programming instructions for selectively activating the one or more first ultrasonic oscillators or the one or more second ultrasonic oscillators based on an intended direction of heat flux.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure and a construction method. An object of the invention is to provide an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure with simple structure, convenient construction and clear mechanic behavior, and a construction method. The technical solution adopted by the invention is as follows: an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure suitable for rock foundations is characterized in that a drilling hole is drilled in a rock foundation, a large-diameter monopile is implanted into the drilling hole, the bottom of the large-diameter monopile is sealed by underwater bottom-sealing concrete, and the gap between the outer wall of the large-diameter monopile and the hole wall of the drilling hole is filled with a grouting material goofed by a grouting system that is preset inside the large-diameter monopile.

Abstract: An anti-freezing apparatus comprises: a main block including an accommodation space and a water inlet at one side thereof to communicate with the accommodation space; a temperature sensitive member provided in the accommodation space and having one end for opening and closing the water inlet, the length of the temperature sensitive member variable due to expansion or contraction according to changes in temperature; an elastic member installed between the temperature sensitive member and the main block; a connecting rod connected to the other end of the temperature sensitive member; a locking part having opposite ends locked in a locking protrusion formed in the accommodation space and having a through-hole through which water passes; and an adjustment part coupled to the tip end of the connecting rod and rotatably screw-coupled to the locking part. The elastic member applies an elastic force to the temperature sensitive member to close the water inlet.

Abstract: A waveguide includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises a material of a first refractive index. The second layer is surrounded by the first layer and comprises a material of a second refractive index greater than the first refractive index. The second layer comprises a main body, a first fork and a second fork. The main body has a first substantially constant thickness. The first fork is extended from the main body and has a first tapering end exposed by the first layer. The first fork has the first substantially constant thickness. The second fork is extended from the main body and has a second tapering end exposed by the first layer. The second fork has the first substantially constant thickness.

Abstract: A catalyst including between 50.0 and 99.8 percent by weight of iron, between 0 and 5.0 percent by weight of a first additive, between 0 and 10 percent by weight of a second additive, and a carrier. The first additive is ruthenium, platinum, copper, cobalt, zinc, or a metal oxide thereof. The second additive is lanthanum oxide, cerium oxide, magnesium oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, potassium oxide, manganese oxide, or zirconium oxide.