Abstract: A transducer assembly includes a transducer emitting or receiving an ultrasonic wave and a backing adjacent to the transducer. The backing is an absorbing element that provides acoustic damping for the transducer. The backing is formed of a base material with a bio-based additive dispersed within the base material.

Abstract: A part manipulator an end effector coupled to a distal end of a robot arm. The end effector includes first and second clamp assemblies coupled to a frame. The first clamp assembly includes a first part gripper configured to pick a first part. The second clamp assembly includes a second part gripper configured to pick a second part. The second part gripper is movable relative to the frame in an actuation direction between a retracted position and an extended position. The second part gripper is located a second distance from the distal end of the robot arm in the retracted position. The second part gripper is located a third distance from the distal end of the robot arm in the extended position greater than the second distance.

Abstract: A system for a mobile robot to autonomously take an elevator includes an elevator button pressing module mounted on an elevator floor control panel of the elevator. The elevator button pressing module communicates with the mobile robot wirelessly and is adapted to press a pair of elevator buttons on the elevator floor control panel according to an instruction issued by the mobile robot to call an elevator car.

Abstract: A safeguard enclosure of an autonomous part processing system for enclosing an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) is provided. The safeguard enclosure includes a frame having panels defining an enclosed space. The frame has an opening allowing the AGV to enter and exit the enclosed space. The frame surrounds a parking spot for the AGV in the enclosed space. The safeguard enclosure includes a safety system for controlling operation of the AGV. The safety system includes an AGV location sensor configured to detect presence of the AGV at the parking spot. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an AGV location signal from the AGV location sensor. The safety system includes a presence sensor configured to detect presence of an object other than the AGV in the enclosed space. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an object presence signal from the presence sensor.

Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting an elongated product includes a platform having a rail, a product holder assembly having product grippers for holding the elongated product, and a vision system for inspecting the product. The vision system includes a carrier coupled to the rail and movable along the rail, a camera support coupled to the carrier and holding cameras configured to image the elongated product from different angles. The cameras move along an entire length of the elongated product to image the entire elongated product between a first end and a second end of the elongated product.

Abstract: A method of attaching a flat flexible cable (FFC) to a plurality of terminals of an electrical connector includes a step of arranging a plurality of terminals within a connector housing, with each terminal defining a weld area adapted to be electrically connected to a conductor of the FFC. The FFC is then positioned proximate the connector housing such that the weld areas of each terminal are arranged directly adjacent a respective one of a plurality of exposed conductors of the FFC. At least the weld areas of the plurality of terminals are heated with an inductive heating source for electrically connecting the plurality of conductors of the FFC to the plurality of terminals.

Abstract: A tool adapted to crimp a contact from a contact strip onto a conductor includes opposing first and second jaws moveable relative to one another. A crimping is mounted to the first jaw, and an anvil is mounted to the second jaw. A shear is movably mounted to the anvil and adapted to receive a contact strip including a plurality of interconnected contacts in an insertion direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having a mechanical assist slide or locking device movably attached thereto, and a second connector adapted to be mated to the first connector in a mating direction. The slide is adapted to bias the first connector between a fully mated state and a partially mated state. In the partially mated state, at least a first mating terminal pair of the first and second connectors are electrically disconnected from one another, while at least a second mating terminal pair of the first and second connectors remain electrically connected. In this way, by way of example, the connector assembly enables the disconnection or bypass of a detection circuit, while maintaining power and ground connections through the connector.

Abstract: A system adapted to inspect an object including a flexible wire includes a feed device feeding the object toward an inspection device, a magnet and a wire holding fixture. The magnet is adapted to secure to the flexible wire of the object as it approaches the inspection device. The wire holding fixture engages with the wire secured by the magnet and maintains the wire in a predetermined position relative to the object being inspected, and outside of a field of detection of the inspection device.

Abstract: A seal assembly for a flat flexible cable, including: a subassembly having a cable opening sized to receive a flexible flat cable therethrough, and having a cover, a housing, the flexible flat cable, and a cable seal component having a central cavity; a header selectively connectable with the subassembly and configured to deform the cable seal component when connected, thereby creating an impermeable seal about the flexible flat cable. The cable seal component may be provided with sealing enhancements that improve the conformability against the narrow edges of a flexible flat cable and provide reliable and predictable sealing.

Abstract: An electrical connector system is provided and includes a connector housing including a base and a plurality of terminal cavities extending through the base. The base includes a retention shoulder within each terminal cavity. The electrical connector system includes terminals received in the corresponding terminal cavities. Each terminal includes a locking lance engaging the corresponding retention terminal to retain the terminal in the corresponding terminal cavity. Each locking lance includes a strengthening rib extending length-wise along the locking lance.

Abstract: A cable supply system includes a cable supply device supplying a cable, a cable buffer device storing a portion of the cable supplied from the cable supply device, and a control device controlling a cable storage amount of the cable buffer device. The control device controls the cable storage amount of the cable buffer device according to a cable supply speed of the cable supply device such that a cable output speed output from the cable buffer device is equal to a predetermined speed.

Abstract: The thermally stable aliphatic polyketone composition comprises an aliphatic polyketone, a metal deactivator, a scavenger and at least one antioxidant. The thermally stable aliphatic polyketone composition can be used in connector assembly including but not limited to a backshell application.

Abstract: A heat pipe assembly for use in cooling a first member in a high voltage environment and a method of assembling the heat pipe assembly. The heat pipe assembly includes a first section thermally attached to the first member and a third section thermally attached to a second member. A second section is positioned between the first section and the third section, the second section being made of non-conductive flexible material which does not fail at high temperatures.

Abstract: A terminal and a method for terminating a wire. The terminal incudes a wire support member having a wire securing portion and a wire contacting portion. The terminal also includes a wire positioned in the wire support member that has a contact section which is positioned in the wire contacting portion of the wire support member. The contact section of the wire makes an electrical and mechanical connection with a mating wire, a mating terminal or a mating contact surface.

Abstract: A sealed cable feedthrough of a plug connector includes a housing having an opening receiving a cable, a cover partially covering the opening, the cover having a through hole receiving the cable along an insertion direction, and a seal member sealing an interface between the housing and the cover. The seal member has a tubular member with a through hole receiving the cable along the insertion direction. The tubular member is arranged within the through hole of the cover and extends along a direction parallel to the insertion direction. The tubular member seals an interface between the cover and the cable.

Abstract: A high-voltage connector protective flap device for an electrical high-voltage connector, in particular a high-voltage charging connector for a vehicle having an electric traction motor or a charging station, having a holder, an actuator, and a protective flap, wherein the protective flap is configured to be pivotable between a closed position and an open position of the protective flap device on the holder to open and close a mating face of the high-voltage connector, and the protective flap device is designed such that the protective flap is pivotable as intended electromechanically by the actuator and furthermore the protective flap can alternatively be pivoted as intended manually.

Abstract: An assembly includes an electrical connection terminal electrically connectable to a pin of a connector socket, the electrical connection terminal including a connecting portion and a crimping portion, and a ring assembled around the connecting portion. The crimping portion receives and crimps an electrical cable to be connected with the pin of the connector socket. The connecting portion receives the pin of the connector socket and has a side wall forming a circular cylinder structure. The side wall has an opening. The ring is connectable in a positive fit with a coding housing such that the coding housing is rotatably movable with respect to the electrical connection terminal.

Abstract: A reconfigurable electrical box includes an enclosure, and an electrical component arranged within the enclosure. A plurality of base contacts are arranged within the enclosure and are electrically connected to the electrical component, and a plurality of external contacts are arranged over and selectively conductively connected to a portion of the plurality of base contacts. A frame is fitted over the plurality of external contacts and is attached to the enclosure. The frame fixes the position of the external contacts relative to the plurality of base contacts.

Abstract: A polyamide 56 composition with reduced moisture absorption is disclosed. The polyamide 56 composition comprises polyamide 56, and a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent is triallyl isocyanurate. The polyamide 56 composition can then be further subject to radiation crosslinking.