Abstract: A side curtain air bag module includes an inflatable cushion, an inflator, and a flexible ramp. The inflatable cushion includes a first panel coupled to a second panel. The ramp is configured to prevent interference from the pillar trim with deployment of the cushion. The ramp includes at least a first slot, a second slot, and the inflatable cushion includes first and second flexible tabs that couple the ramp to the inflatable cushion. The first slot may have a horizontal orientation, while the second slot may have a vertical orientation to allow alignment with the C-pillar during installation.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to generation of biomimetic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering and, more particularly, to multi-level lamellar structures having rotated or alternated plywood designs to mimic natural bone tissue. The invention also includes methods of preparing and applying the scaffolds to treat bone tissue defects. The biomimetic scaffold includes a lamellar structure having multiple lamellae and each lamella has a plurality of layers stacked parallel to one another. The lamellae and/or the plurality of layers is rotated at varying angles based on the design parameters from specific tissue structural imaging data of natural bone tissue, to achieve an overall trend in orientation to mimic the rotated lamellar plywood structure of the naturally occurring bone tissue.

Abstract: A valve timing control device includes: a first clearance being formed between a radial other side of the outer circumference surface of the first shaft portion, and a confronting end surface of a radial other side of the inner circumference surface of the sliding hole, a second clearance being formed between an outer circumference of the second shaft portion on a side of the first clearance, and a radial other side of the inner circumference surface of the lock recessed portion, a stepped surface being formed at a connection portion between the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion, and having a stepped width in a radial direction, and a width of the second clearance being substantially identical to the width of the stepped surface.

Abstract: A first controller for a first DC/DC converter is configured to generate a first current command value based on a smallest value of an output current when an output voltage of the solar battery is equal to an optimum operating voltage in maximum power point tracking control and an output current for outputting a consumption current between the solar battery and the DC load and a charging current of the power storage apparatus. A second controller for a second DC/DC converter is configured to generate a second current command value such that a voltage of the output terminal is equal to a reference voltage.

Abstract: A processor acquires a plurality of test items for a simulation model of a target system, each test item including at least one event; detects a set of test items from the plurality of test items under an aggregation condition in which an event in the set is not dependent on an event in another test item in the set; includes a common event, which is an event in the set that is the same as an event in another test item in the set, in an aggregate test item while avoiding overlapping of the common event, and includes a unique event, which is an event in the set that differs from events in other test items in the set, in the aggregate test item; and executes a simulation using the simulation model in accordance with the aggregate test item.

Abstract: An electrical harness including at least one upstream connector arranged to be electrically connected to a computer, at least one downstream connector arranged to be connected to a complementary connector of an electromechanical actuator, and at least one electric wire electrically connecting the upstream connector and the downstream connector, the electric wire configured such that primary digital control signals produced or transferred by the computer travel over the electric wire via the upstream connector. The electrical harness may also include an electronic unit integrated in the electrical harness, the electronic unit configured to transform the primary digital control signals into analog control signals and to transmit the analog control signals to the electromechanical actuator via the downstream connector.

Abstract: A hard tool configuration and method of manufacturing advanced detailed trailing edge features in a core for casting. The hard tool configuration includes at least a first platform and a second platform. The hard tool configuration also includes a first end of a plurality of removable rake elements removably attached to at least one of the first platform and the second platform. The hard tool configuration also includes an internal mold geometry in a spacing in between the center facing side of the first platform and the center facing side of the second platform.

Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for harnessing magnetostatic wave (MSW) and spin wave (SW) propagation dynamics under the influence of a strain-induced magnetocrystalline anisotropy field in yttrium iron garnet (YIG) thin-films and exploiting a strain-induced magnetocrystalline anisotropy field that can be piezoelectrically transduced to tune the MSW/SW, enabling the creation of multi-octave-tunable magnetostatic/spin-wave microwave passive components with zero-quiescent-power and high-Q in chip-scale.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an applicator (RZ), in particular a rotary atomizer, for the application of a coating agent, in particular a two-component paint, comprising a first coating agent connection (SL) for feeding a first coating agent, in particular a basic resin of a two-component paint, a first coating agent strand (L1-L4), which extends in the applicator (RZ) from the first coating agent connection (SL) and carries the first coating agent, and a first valve (SLV1), which is arranged in the first coating agent strand (L1-L4) and controls the flow of the first coating agent, wherein the first valve (SLV1) can be controlled by a first control signal. It is proposed that a first pressure-relief valve (SLV1), which is actuated by its own medium, is arranged in the first coating agent strand (L1-L4) and, to avoid a problem being caused by excessive pressure, opens automatically when the pressure upstream of the first pressure-relief valve (SLV1) exceeds a certain maximum pressure.

Abstract: A trim component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The trim component may comprise a fiber panel comprising a compression-formed component and a structure comprising a resin. The compression-formed component may provide a structural substrate. The structure may comprise a molded resin feature for the structural substrate formed in at least one hole of the fiber panel. The structure may reinforce the structural substrate. The structure may also comprise a border. The fiber panel may comprise structural fibers and a resin. The structural fibers may comprise at least one of natural fibers; synthetic fibers; glass fibers; carbon fibers; polymeric fibers. The resin may comprise at least one of thermoplastic resin; polypropylene; acrylonitrile butadiene styrene; polycarbonate; thermoset resin; epoxy; polyimide; polyester; vinylester. The component may comprise at least one of a center console; a floor console; a door panel; an instrument panel; a headliner; an overhead console; a sun visor.

Abstract: A photography device includes a light transmitter, a light receiver, a processor, an adjustable focusing lens, and a driving module. The light transmitter is configured to transmit light to an object. The light receiver is configured to receive the reflected light. The processor is configured to generate a driving value according to transmission and reception of the light. The adjustable focusing lens has a focal length. The driving module is configured to adjust the focal length by driving the adjustable focusing lens according to the driving value.

Abstract: A roof system includes a closure panel that opens a roof opening in which it is positioned partially above a portion of a roof. An operating mechanism includes a front device having a lever for moving the front edge of the panel in a vertical direction. The lever is pivotally connected to a driving slide that has a cam partly in engagement with a stationary guide curve and is in engagement with the panel through a pin-curve assembly. A curve of the pin-curve assembly has a guiding curve extending allowing a corresponding pin to slide along it to move the front of the panel at least in vertical direction when the lever is driven by the driving slide. A locking curve extends mainly vertically when a pin is positioned in the locking curve in order to allow the driving slide to slide the panel in longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An axle assembly having a spindle yoke defining at least one fluid conduit therethrough. A collector ring disposed about the spindle yoke. A seal housing coupled with a knuckle, and the seal housing disposed coaxially with the collector ring. First and second rotary seals disposed radially between the collector ring and the seal housing. Additionally, a port disposed in the knuckle, wherein the port is in fluid communication with the spindle yoke at least one fluid conduit via the seal housing and the collector ring.

Abstract: An electric drivetrain having a primary motor-generator assembly, an electric axle drive unit and a power source. The primary motor-generator assembly includes a primary mover, a first gearbox in driving engagement with the primary mover and a first clutch. The first gearbox is in driving engagement with the primary mover. The electric axle drive unit includes a differential assembly, a second motor-generator assembly in driving engagement with a wheel assembly and a third motor-generator assembly in driving engagement with another wheel assembly. The differential assembly is in selective engagement with the first clutch, the second motor-generator assembly via a first axle clutch, and the third motor-generator assembly via a second axle clutch. The electric axle drive unit is selectively engaged with the primary motor-generator assembly via the first clutch. The second and third motor-generator assemblies include a motor-generator and a reducing gearbox portion.

Abstract: A cooling system for a heat source, such as a laser system, that includes a mixing valve mixing a cooling fluid from a hot line and a cold line and providing the mixed cooling fluid to the heat source, and a bladder tank having a bladder and including a hot side on one side of the bladder in fluid communication with the hot line and a cold side on an opposite side of the bladder in fluid communication with the cold line. A heat exchanger cools the cooling fluid flowing through the cold line. The cooling system is configured so that when the heat source is on and generating heat, cold cooling fluid from the cold side of the bladder tank is provided to the mixing valve and when the heat source is off and not generating heat, cold cooling fluid from the cold line fills the cold side of the bladder tank.

Abstract: A filling device includes a filling pipe to extend into a liquid container for fluidic connection to the liquid container, a filling head operatively connected to the filling pipe, a venting pipe to vent the liquid container, the venting pipe having an open venting pipe section at an end thereof, and an indicator member configured to visually indicate a filling condition of the liquid container. During a filling sequence of the liquid container in a condition in which the liquid container is not full of liquid, the indicator member is to be impinged upon by outflowing air in the venting pipe at a force such that the indicator member assumes a first recognizable condition. During a filling sequence of the liquid container in a condition in which the liquid container is full of liquid, the indicator member is not impinged on by outflowing air in the venting pipe at a force such that the indicator member assumes a second recognizable condition.

Abstract: A PDU (power distribution unit) having capability for remaining power management, the PDU has a plurality of first outlets, the PDU can electrically connect with a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), the PDU and the UPS can be communicatively connected to a manager; wherein the PDU can receive a remaining power parameter which is transmitted from the UPS, the manager can use the user interface to display the remaining power parameter, and the manager can use the user interface to set up at least one outlet action, the PDU can control at least one the first outlet to execute the outlet action according to the remaining power parameter.

Abstract: A method for indexing objects in a computerized system having an index, comprising identifying in the computerized system an at least one indexed object that meets an at least one criterion related to contents of the at least one indexed object, detecting an at least one non-indexed object having a property similar to an at least one property of the at least one indexed object that was identified, and indexing the at least one non-indexed object in the index, wherein the method is performed by the computerized system, and an apparatus for performing the same.

Abstract: Dispensing systems for delivering a product from the inside of a container to a receptacle, cup, or container include valve systems and other dispensing configurations to reduce mess, parts, and costs associated with such dispensing systems.

Abstract: A patient supporting device includes: a base configured to translate in a room; a first member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first member is rotatably coupled to the base so that the first member is rotatable relative to the base about a first vertical axis; a second member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second member is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first member so that the second member is rotatable relative to the first member about a second vertical axis; and a platform for supporting a patient, wherein the platform is rotatably coupled to the second end of the second member so that the platform is rotatable relative to the second member about a third vertical axis.