Abstract: A calibration device for a non-destructive inspection/measurement system is provided, including an excitation coil; a detection coil; and a computer that applies a sinusoidal signal or a combined signal including multiple sinusoids having mutually different frequencies to the excitation coil in order to excite a pipe body, and that detects changes in the output voltage of the detection coil. The calibration device calibrates the detection results in the computer by entering, as variables in simultaneous equations, the amplitudes and phase differences of the output voltage of the detection coil at multiple calibration points of known thickness on the pipe body. The calibration device performs calibrations by using multiple different calibration conditions at each of the calibration points, and entering, into the simultaneous equations, the amplitudes and phase differences of the output voltage of the detection coil for each of the calibration conditions.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a transfer sheet capable of forming a coat layer for protecting an image with high positional accuracy is provided. The method includes a step of printing an ink for forming an image on a water-soluble layer by an inkjet method to form an image layer, and a step of printing an ink containing a photocurable compound on the image layer by the inkjet method to form a coat layer, and the water-soluble layer, the image layer, or the coat layer contains a hot-melt inorganic substance.

Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle substructure with at least one first component, and also a vehicle substructure, are described herein. The first component is connectable to a second component by an installation connection. The first component is manufactured from a material which is not suitable for reversible deformations. A latching device having a deformable latching element is attached here to the first component. For this purpose, the first component is inserted into an injection molding device and is insert-molded with a reversibly deformable plastic. The latching device is produced here by injection molding and attached to the first component.

Abstract: The invention provides a lance including: a central pipe having a wear-resistant ceramic layer coated on an inner wall thereof; a central casing pipe having a casing pipe groove in an outer wall thereof, in which the central casing pipe is fitted over the central pipe and has a length less than that of the central pipe; a central pipe fitted over the intermediate pipe, in which a combustion-supporting gas chamber is formed between a front part of the central pipe and the intermediate pipe, an external diameter of a rear part of the intermediate pipe is greater than an external diameter of a front part of the intermediate pipe, and an intermediate pipe groove is formed in an outer wall of the rear part; and an outer casing pipe fitted over the intermediate pipe, in which a cooling medium chamber is formed between the front part of the intermediate pipe and the outer casing pipe, and a cooling medium injection channel is defined by an inner wall of the outer casing pipe and the intermediate pipe groove.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a trimmable pod drive assembly that includes a pod drive unit having a transmission assembly secured to a steering unit, a gear case assembly coupled to and rotatable by the steering unit about a steering axis, and a propeller rotatable about a propeller driveshaft axis extending through the gear case assembly so as to generate thrust along a thrust vector. The trimmable pod drive assembly further includes a trim assembly secured to the pod drive unit in a manner allowing for rotation of the pod drive unit about a trim axis that is substantially perpendicular to the steering axis, wherein actuation of at least one component of the trim assembly causes movement of the pod drive unit and the thrust vector about the trim axis.

Abstract: Containment systems are provided. In one example embodiment, a containment system is provided, the containment system comprising: a container; and a skeletal reinforcement comprised of flexible fibers.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a retrofit for a system using a fluid to transfer thermal energy in a system that utilizes a thermostat to regulate a temperature associated with a terminal is provided. The retrofit includes a return line temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of a fluid leaving a terminal; and a circuit. The circuit is configured to: receive a signal from a thermostat, the signal commanding a modulated valve to open or close; receive a temperature from the return line temperature sensor; determine whether the temperature is either greater than a maximum set point or less than a minimum set point; and modify the signal from the thermostat if the temperature is either greater than the set point or less than set point.

Abstract: A method and device for selectively limiting a non-vehicle user input source of a non-OEM handheld mobile device are disclosed. Upon sensing a docking of the non-OEM handheld mobile device with a vehicle network, and determines a vehicle state level based on vehicle sensor data. When the vehicle state level indicates an increase in the likelihood of operator distraction, a touch block command for the non-OEM handheld mobile device is retrieved and transmitted via the vehicle network. The touch block command operates to block a non-vehicle user input source of the non-OEM handheld mobile device.

Abstract: A method for preparing an entangled quantum state of an atomic ensemble is provided. The method includes loading each atom of the atomic ensemble into a respective optical trap; placing each atom of the atomic ensemble into a same first atomic quantum state by impingement of pump radiation; approaching the atoms of the atomic ensemble to within a dipole-dipole interaction length of each other; Rydberg-dressing the atomic ensemble; during the Rydberg-dressing operation, exciting the atomic ensemble with a Raman pulse tuned to stimulate a ground-state hyperfine transition from the first atomic quantum state to a second atomic quantum state; and separating the atoms of the atomic ensemble by more than a dipole-dipole interaction length.

Abstract: An automated driving system for an autonomous vehicle may include a perception system and a computing device for detecting and tracking a location of an object within an obstructed viewing region blocked from view of sensors associated with the perception system. The computing device and perception system may identify an obstructed viewing region and detect an external imaging assist device located within a sensor field of the perception system. The imaging assist device is capable of transmitting images of the obstructed viewing region to the perception system. The computing device analyzes the images received from the imaging assist device for purposes of detecting an object within the obstructed viewing region and tracking its location relative to the autonomous vehicle. The computing device may transmit a command to an autonomous vehicle system to implement an autonomous vehicle maneuver based at least in part on the tracked location of the hidden object.

Abstract: A propellant flow actuated piezoelectric igniter device using one or more hammer balls retained by one or more magnets, or other retaining method, until sufficient fluid pressure is achieved in one or more charging chambers to release and accelerate the hammer ball, such that it impacts a piezoelectric crystal to produce an ignition spark. Certain preferred embodiments provide a means for repetitively capturing and releasing the hammer ball after it impacts one or more piezoelectric crystals, thereby oscillating and producing multiple, repetitive ignition sparks. Furthermore, an embodiment is presented for which oscillation of the hammer ball and repetitive impact to the piezoelectric crystal is maintained without the need for a magnet or other retaining mechanism to achieve this oscillating impact process.

Abstract: A gap sub comprises a female member comprising a first and second plurality of apertures, and a male member comprising a first and second plurality of cavities. A plurality of non-conductive pins may be inserted through the second plurality of apertures and the second plurality of cavities, thereby locking the relative positions of the female and male members. A plurality of conductive pins may be inserted through the first plurality of apertures and the first plurality of cavities such that there are no electrical connections between the conductive pins and the male member. A dielectric material may be inserted between the male member and the conductive pins.

Abstract: A process of forming a multi-layered pigment includes the steps of: providing a metal core material; dispersing the metal core material in a first solvent and organic binder mixture; depositing a high refractive index material onto the metal core material; drying the deposited high refractive index and metal core material wherein the high refractive index layer is uniform and crack-free.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for identifying failures in an analog to digital (A/D) converter. An intelligent electronic device (IED) may monitor a digital output of one or more A/D converters. The IED may determine a slope value limit associated with the A/D converter. The IED may determine an output slope value of the digital output based on a difference of a converter output value measured at a first time and a converter output value measured at a later time. If the determined output slope value exceeds the slope value limit, the IED may identify a failure of the A/D converter. An IED may determine that concurrent failures in multiple, parallel A/D converters are indicative of a problem upstream from the A/D converters.

Abstract: A computing system for a vehicle is provided. The computing system includes one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to estimate at least one characteristic of emissions from at least one forward vehicle expected to enter a ventilation system of an ego-vehicle within a predetermined travel distance ahead of the ego-vehicle and, responsive to one or more estimated characteristics, control the ego-vehicle ventilation system.

Abstract: A device for handling oil pipes and a method for workover includes a base, which includes an oil pipe bearing area extending in a longitudinal direction, the oil pipe bearing area being provided therein with at least one positioning member arranged in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the base, for positioning an oil pipe; and a movable oil pipe grasping assembly, which is located above the base and configured to grasp the oil pipe and place the oil pipe in the oil pipe bearing area, or grasp the oil pipe from the oil pipe bearing area and place the oil pipe in an area outside the oil pipe bearing area. The device for handling oil pipes provided by the present disclosure is able to achieve automatic handling of oil pipes, thereby decreasing labor intensity of operators, and improving working efficiency and safety factors of the work.

Abstract: Vehicles and vehicle systems including locking devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a front wheel, a steering rack assembly that includes a rack coupled to the front wheel, where the rack extends in a vehicle lateral direction and is translatable with respect to a unibody of the vehicle in the vehicle lateral direction, and a locking device coupled to the steering rack assembly, where the locking device includes a deactivated configuration that allows translation of the rack and an activated configuration that restricts translation of the rack.

Abstract: An ignition system of a combustion engine has a start-up adjustment curve with a maximum rotational speed, an operating adjustment curve and a switch-over device for switching between curves. The start-up adjustment curve is selected in the case of a start-up of the combustion engine. A rotational speed curve is divided into adjacent cycles. The start of the first cycle is the point in time of the second ignition after the start-up and the start of the subsequent cycles is in each case the point in time of ignition at which the rotational speed is less than in the case of the subsequent point in time of ignition. The criterion for switching to the operating adjustment curve is whether the average of the rotational speeds of successive cycles differs by less than a first tolerance value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating sensors for an autonomous vehicle are disclosed. A calibration guide disposed on the vehicle can indicate to a user the correct location for a calibration object to be placed for a calibration procedure. In one implementation, a laser guide can project an image indicating the correct location and orientation for the calibration object. In another implementation, an extendible arm disposed on the vehicle can suspend the calibration object at the correct location and orientation. In another implementation, an autonomous robot carrying the calibration object can autonomously bring the calibration object to the correct location. The calibration guide can be unobtrusively stored within the vehicle when not in use.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is provided that includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a housing, a two-way over-running clutch, and a friction clutch assembly. The two-way over-running clutch includes an inner race and an outer race. At least one torque transmitting member is disposed between the inner race and the outer race that selectively transfers torque from the inner race to the outer race. The inner race defines at least one cam that receives the torque transmitting member. An inner race actuator selectively controls lock-up of the two-way over-running clutch by moving the inner race relative to the first shaft and the outer race between a concentric position and at least one eccentric position.