Abstract: A torque tool for measuring and/or cut-off tightening of a torque on a workpiece. The torque tool is provided within a housing with a handle. The torque to be measured is transmitted with a rod. A measuring element electronically detects the actual torque. A measure- and control electronics for processing the torque detected in such a way. The electronic measure and control electronics controls a cut-off switch for cutting-off the torque tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a angle measuring device measuring the tightening angle of an operation tool for tightening screwed connections. The angle measuring device is releasabley mounted to the operating tool.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a probe structure is disclosed. In accordance with the method, two semiconductor substrates having different crystal directions are bonded and selectively etched utilizing an etch selectivity due to the different crystal directions to form a probe tip region and a probe beam region. A cantilever structure for a probe card is formed by filling the probe tip region and the probe beam region with a conductive material.

Abstract: A system and method integrates the functions of manipulating foods/beverages and the interactions of the information related with the manipulation. The system includes a remote server, and a foodstuff equipment operation system. The operation system further includes a foodstuff equipment comprising an operation circuit; a display panel; and a computer control system comprising a network interface, an input interface, a data processing unit, and a circuit control unit. The integration system receives users' commands via the input interface, and delivers the commands to the data processing unit. The data processing unit interprets users' commands, and then requires the circuit control unit to make the operation circuit to manipulate foods/beverages, meanwhile, the data processing unit also sends out information to the remote server for analyzing.

Abstract: A portable telescopic mast assembly with positive retraction for raising and lowering an associated device includes an outer body and a plurality of mast sections slideably engaged with the outer body. A lifting cable is disposed between the plurality of mast sections. The lifting cable operatively connects the plurality of mast sections so as to urge one or more of the mast sections towards an extended position. The lifting cable includes a first end and a second end, the first end being secured to an inner most mast section of the plurality of mast sections. A retraction cable is disposed at least partially inside the outer body. The retraction cable includes a first end and a second end, the first end being secured to the inner most mast section. A winch is secured to the outer body. The winch includes a first output and a second output, the second end of the lifting cable operatively connected to the first output and the second end of the retraction cable operatively connected to the second output.

Abstract: An apparatus for imprinting a sheet web includes two cylinders that rotate with a circumferential speed that corresponds to the speed of the web and which support the web over a specified angle region. Contactless printing heads are arranged side by side and at a distance to the circumferential surface of the associated cylinder and positioned transverse to the rotational direction of the associated cylinder. The printing heads each have a face oriented tangential to the associated cylinder and a center line that is essentially radial to the circumferential surface of the associated cylinder. A guiding device includes first and second guide devices associated with the respective cylinders to guide the web. Each guide device includes at least one pressure roller that fits against the surface of the associated cylinder and an element arranged to pull the web tangentially from the circumferential surface of the associated cylinder along a tangential path section.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing book blocks includes a station to dispense a sheet web that moves in longitudinal direction and can be imprinted. A printing station has two cylinders that rotate with a circumferential speed corresponding to the movement speed of the web and function to support in a contacting manner the web with their circumferential surfaces over a specified angle. Contactless printing heads are assigned to each cylinder, arranged at a distance to the circumferential surface of the associated cylinder, and positioned side by side and at least essentially transverse to the circumferential and rotational direction of the associated cylinder. The printing head faces are oriented substantially tangential to the associated cylinder and the center lines of the printing heads are oriented to project substantially radially to the circumferential surface of the associated cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a stream of overlapping sheets or stacks of sheets, includes a first transport device to deliver overlap-free sheets or stacks of sheets at a speed v1 along a plane of transport EV. A second transport device carries away the sheets or stacks of sheets at a speed v2 along a plane of transport EH. A decelerating device is arranged to receive the sheets or stacks of sheets at the speed v1 from the first transport device, decelerate the sheets or stacks of sheets to the speed v2 and deliver the decelerated sheets or stacks of sheets to the second transport device to form the stream of overlapping sheets or stacks of sheets. The decelerating device comprises a suction roller unit actuated independently of the transport devices. The suction roller unit comprises a stationary element and an unevenly driven movable element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cantilever structure of a probe card is disclosed. In accordance with the method of the present invention, a first sacrificial wafer is used as a mold to form a cantilever structure having various shapes, a microscopic pitch and a high aspect ratio. In accordance with the method of the present invention, a probe tip may be formed by using a second sacrificial substrate and a bonding.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bump of a probe card is disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, the bump has a high aspect ratio, a high elasticity, a high durability suitable for testing a high speed device. The bump is formed using a sacrificial substrate as a mold to have a shape of ? or II for elasticity and durability.

Abstract: A method and a device is provided for forming stacks of flat elements in a stacking region, the flat elements being guided to the stacking region substantially continuously. The flat elements are stacked on a main stack carrier. Upon achieving a finished stack of a predetermined number of flat elements stacked on the main stack carrier, an auxiliary stack carrier is inserted into the stacking region above the finished stack. Subsequent flat elements are then stacked on the auxiliary stack carrier. The finished stack is then removed from the main stack carrier and, subsequently, the main stack carrier is moved below the auxiliary stack carrier. The auxiliary stack carrier is then withdrawn from the stacking region, transferring the subsequent flat elements on the main stack. During or after this withdrawal process, at least an upper portion of the main stack carrier is moved substantially opposite the direction of withdrawal of the auxiliary stack carrier.

Abstract: A retainer ring of a chemical-mechanical polishing device which can prevent itself from being twisted and improve defective proportion and equipment operating rate occurred when polishing semiconductor wafers by embedding a metal member inside. Retainer ring installed to a polishing head of a chemical mechanical polishing device to fix a semiconductor wafer includes: a first member of a resin connected to a carrier of the polishing head and a room is formed inside; a second member of a metal embedded into the room of the first member. The present invention can improve a defective proportion of a semiconductor wafer polishing process by above effects and can reduce initial limitation conditions accompanied to mass production to increase an equipment operation rate by providing credibility of the retaining ring.

Abstract: An operating device for testing torque wrenches is formed with a carrier for fixing a torque wrench to be tested. A transducer is coupled to the head portion of the torque wrench. A grip holder is provided for fixing the grip of the torque wrench. A deflecting mechanism is adapted for the generation of a torque on the head portion of the torque wrench to be tested.

Abstract: A method to control the distribution of the starch sugar's molecular weight by controlling of Ultra-low DE value during the reaction was invented. The method comprising blending starch with water to get starch slurry, and then mixing it with the 0.01%-0.03% of CaCl2 based on dried starch. The next step involves adjusting the pH of the starch slurry. A further step involves adding 0.03%-0.08% of heat-resisting ?-amylases based on dried starch to the starch slurry described above. A further step involves controlling the production under optimal reaction conditions.

Abstract: Since a delaying part (14) delays transmission of a video signal, the timing at which a decoded video signal is input into a multiplex processing part (16) matches the timing at which an analysis result from an encoded information analyzing part 13 is received by the multiplex processing part (16). It is, therefore, possible to perform processing for showing the quality level of a video on the same screen, and thus a large capacity memory is unnecessary.

Abstract: An apparatus for inputting information is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first sensor operably configured to be mounted on a user's thumb and a plurality of sensors operably configured to be mounted on the user's fingers, such that the user can move the user's thumb and/or fingers to cause contact between the first sensor and at least one of the plurality of sensors. The apparatus also includes an interface in communication with the first sensor and the plurality of sensors, the interface being operably configured to associate contact between the first sensor and sensors of the plurality of sensors with respective data items and to produce a data signal representing the data item. Frequently used data items are associated with sensors of the plurality of sensors located in positions on the user's fingers that permit ergonomically favourable conditions when causing the contact.

Abstract: A marine exhaust manifold comprises a collector for receiving exhaust gases from an engine, at least two exhaust runners for conducting exhaust gas from said engine to the collector, and a cooling jacket to cool said collector and exhaust runners. In one aspect at least one exhaust runner is adapted to expel exhaust gas into the collector so that the expelled exhaust gas is forced across the gas outlet end of at least one other exhaust runner, thereby creating a pressure drop within said at least one other exhaust runner. In another aspect there are at least three exhaust runners and the gas outlet ends of the exhaust runners are provided in the collector in a substantially single plane, which is substantially parallel to the direction of expulsion of the exhaust gas into the collector. In another aspect the manifold is provided with a sacrificially corroding element, such as a sacrificial anode.

Abstract: An unwinding device for wound rolls includes a bearing element, a first support element and a second support element mounted on the bearing element. The first and second support elements are adapted to rotatably hold the wound roll on opposed sides. The first support element and the second support element are movable along the bearing element with respect to one another, such that a distance between the first support element and the second support element changes. The unwinding device also includes a drive mechanism adapted to move the first support element and the second support element along the bearing element. The drive mechanism includes a tensioner movable along the bearing element, and a first engagement member disposed on the first support element. The first engagement member is adapted to releasably lock the first support element to the tensioner.

Abstract: A monitoring method for monitoring a video/audio signal transmitted from a transmission source to a transmission destination has a step of storing the video/audio signal transmitted from the transmission source to the transmission destination repeatedly for a predetermined time period, a step of comparing a first characteristic amount extracted from the video/audio signal before the transmission and a second characteristic amount extracted from the video/audio signal after the transmission in real time, a step of determining an error occurrence when there is a difference of a predetermined value or more between the first characteristic amount and the second characteristic amount, and a step of transmitting the stored video/audio signal to a predetermined destination when an error occurrence is determined.

Abstract: A telescoping mast has a plurality of elongate tubular sections which are telescopically attached to each other and an axial drive screw centrally located in the mast for extending and retracting the elongate tubular section. A gear assembly is connected to the drive screw for rotating the drive screw. A nut carrier assembly is secured to tubular sections. Each nut carrier assembly has a threaded nut housed within a nut carrier. The threaded nut engages corresponding threads on the drive screw. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the gear assembly which has a first section surrounding a second section secured to the gear assembly. The second section has an elongated member extending from a surface of the second section. The first section has at least one slot for engaging the elongated member, thereby preventing rotation of the gear assembly.