Abstract: The invention relates to A nose cone assembly for a munition, comprising a transducer array operably linked to a transmission assembly, wherein the transducer array is operably connected to a transducer housing, said transducer housing comprising a first and second surface, wherein said transmission assembly is reversibly operably connected to the second surface of said transducer housing, said transmission assembly comprising a control board and a plurality of electronic circuit boards, wherein at least one electronic circuit board is a transceiver circuit board, said electronic circuit boards being reversibly connected to the control board and being arranged along their longest dimension, at an axis substantially perpendicular to the control board and further arranged such that the electronic circuit boards extend radially inwardly to a substantially rotational centre of the control board.

Abstract: A holder for an electronic rack includes a pivot point and a first end of the holder having a first blind-mate connector to be coupled to a second blind-mate connector at a first engagement interface. The first blind-mate connector and the second blind-mate connector are coupled in response to the holder moving to the second position in response to contact with the electronic rack. The holder additionally includes a second end of the holder having a third blind-mate connector to be coupled to a fourth blind-mate connector at a second engagement interface. The third blind-mate connector and the fourth blind-mate connector are coupled in response to the holder moving to the second position in response to contact with the electronic rack.

Abstract: An example electrical connector includes a body to receive a circuit board. The body includes a first end and a second end. The electrical connector also includes a first latch rotatably attaches to the first end. The electrical connector further includes a second latch rotatably attaches to the second end. The electrical connector further includes a link member attached to the body. In response to a rotation of the first latch, the link member is to slide across the body from the first latch towards the second latch to rotate the second latch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a power module (1) and a power module (1), in particular for a medium or high voltage converter (2), comprising at least one power semiconductor module (3), at least one energy storage module (5), at least one cooling device (7), at least two busbars (10), wherein the cooling device (7) is configured to be electrically conductive and is connected to a protective housing (19) shielding at least the power semiconductor module (3) from the environment, which protective housing (19) has at least one insertion opening (20) for inserting and fastening a connecting element (15), and an electrically conductive connecting element (15) is arranged at a predefinable connection position (16) between at least the cooling device (7) and one of the busbars (10) for forming a defined charge-reversal path (17).

Abstract: Ruggedized avionics assemblies for use on kinetically launched space vehicles are disclosed. The avionic assemblies are able to maintain structural integrity and functionality under high acceleration forces generated during kinetic launch, including acceleration forces of >5,000 times Earth's gravity in a single direction of loading. The avionics assembly is ruggedized to withstand this level of acceleration force during launch via a plurality of constraining elements to constrain a plurality of printed circuit boards aligned in parallel to an acceleration vector. Further, a high specific strength and stiffness composition of the plurality of constraining elements aids in supporting the printed circuit boards and preventing them from bending and dislodging electronic components mounted to the printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A solid-state switch assembly includes a base plate and an electrically insulating layer affixed to the base plate. First, second, third, and fourth power traces are affixed to the electrically insulating layer. First semiconductor devices are arranged on the first power trace to control power flow between the first power trace and the second power trace, second semiconductor devices are arranged on the second power trace to control power flow between the second power trace and the third power trace, and third semiconductor devices are arranged on the third power trace to control power flow between the third and fourth power traces. A first signal conductor communicates with the first semiconductor devices. A second signal conductor communicates with the second semiconductor devices. A third signal conductor communicates with the third semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A temperature-dependent switch comprises a first stationary contact, a second stationary contact, and a temperature-dependent switching mechanism having a movable contact member. In its first switching position, the switching mechanism presses the contact member against the first contact and thereby produces an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts. In its second switching position, the switching mechanism keeps the contact member spaced apart from the first contact. The temperature-dependent switching mechanism further comprises first and second temperature-dependent snap-action parts which switch from geometric low-temperature configurations to geometric high-temperature configurations when exceeding first and second switching temperatures, respectively, and switch back when subsequently falling below first and second reset temperatures, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disconnecting device for a surge arrester which is accommodated by a support body, and wherein plug contacts which are connected to at least one arrester element of the surge arrester extend from the support body. The invention further comprises a switching tongue which is connected at a first end to the arrester element via a thermal separating point and with a second end to one of the plug contacts. Furthermore, a spring-preloaded insulating disconnecting bracket which is pivotably mounted on the support body is provided, the spring preload acting on the thermal separating point via the switching tongue. According to the invention, the switching tongue is configured as a straight-surface, elongated, metallic, resiliently elastic disconnecting strip having a rectangular cross-section.

Abstract: A housing of a conformal wearable battery (CWB) encloses a plurality of battery cells arranged in a grid-like pattern and electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB includes an electrical connection pad that is electrically coupled to a positive terminal of a battery cell of the plurality of battery cells and a positive conductive region receiving electrical energy from one or more of the plurality of battery cells. A redundant trace fuse circuit is formed on the PCB to facilitate electrical connection of the electrical connection pad and the positive conductive region. The redundant trace fuse circuit includes a first fusible link for electrically connecting the first electrical connection pad to the positive conductive region and a second fusible link that is selectively enabled to electrically connect the first electrical connection pad to the positive conductive region when the first fusible link is inoperative.

Abstract: A temperature-dependent switch having a housing with an upper part and a lower part, wherein a first and a second stationary contact are arranged on the housing, and a temperature-dependent switching mechanism having a movable contact member. In its first switching position, the switching mechanism presses the movable contact member against the first contact and thereby produces an electrically conductive connection between the two contacts via the contact member, and, in its second switching position, keeps the movable contact member spaced apart from the first contact. A closing lock prevents the switch, once having opened, from closing again by locking the switching mechanism permanently in its second switching position in a mechanical manner.

Abstract: A flash double-temperature linkage temperature controller has an arrangement that enables contacts of two movable contact sheet sets and two static contact sheet sets to sequentially operate at different temperatures, and a desired fixed temperature difference is obtained. The two movable contact sheet sets are respectively connected to the two static contact sheet sets to control two electric heating tubes, so that the effect whereby two electric heating tubes (high power) work during water heating and a single electric heating tube (low power) works during heat preservation heating is achieved, and the working frequency of the high-power contact sets is greatly reduced.

Abstract: An actuator usable in a cooling system is described. The actuator includes an anchored region and a cantilevered arm. The cantilevered arm extends outward from the anchored region. The cantilevered arm includes a step region, an extension region and an outer region. The step region extends outward from the anchored region and has a step thickness. The extension region extends outward from the step region and has an extension thickness less than the step thickness. The outer region extends outward from the extension region and has an outer thickness greater than the extension thickness.

Abstract: A cooling system is described. The cooling system includes a cooling element having a central region and a perimeter. The cooling element is anchored at the central region. At least a portion of the perimeter is unpinned. The cooling element is in communication with a fluid. The cooling element is actuated to induce vibrational motion to drive the fluid toward a heat-generating structure.

Abstract: A cooling system includes a device to be cooled and a cooling device integrated with the device to be cooled. A cooling volume has cavities and active coolant flow controls configured to adjust coolant flow through the cavities. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the cavities and has a liquid outlet and an inlet for a gas or gas-liquid mixture. A two-phase coolant is in the reservoir and cavities. The two-phase coolant has a phase transition temperature between an ambient temperature and an expected device temperature. A capacitance sensor is configured to determine a coolant capacitance in the cavities. A control module is configured to determine a vapor quality and void fraction of the coolant based on the measured capacitance and to increase coolant flow if the determined vapor quality and void fraction indicate a dry-out condition. A secondary cooling line removes heat from the cooling device.

Abstract: A case for use with a portable computing device is provided. The case comprises a housing for protecting the portable computing device. The housing is configured to attach to the portable computing device. The case further comprises a multiport hub and/or a data storage device contained within the housing. The multiport hub is configured to be electrically connected to the portable computing device.

Abstract: A connector for providing electronic communication with an electronic device is disclosed. The connector can comprise a substrate comprising layers of non-conductive material and conductive material. The connector can include an interface member mounted to the substrate and electrically connected with the conductor. A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) fuse can be embedded in the substrate and electrically connected with the conductor and the interface member. At least a portion of the PTC fuse can be disposed directly below the interface member.

Abstract: A varistor component and a method for securing a varistor component are disclosed. In an embodiment a varistor component includes a first external contact, a second external contact, a varistor electrically connected to the first external contact, a path between the varistor and the second external contact and an active releasing device having a shutter and a heat sensitive element, wherein, under abnormal operation conditions, the heat sensitive element releases the shutter, and the shutter moves along a straight line and closes the path between the varistor and the second external contact.

Abstract: A cooling system is described. The cooling system includes a cooling element having a central region and a perimeter. The cooling element is anchored at the central region. At least a portion of the perimeter is unpinned. The cooling element is in communication with a fluid. The cooling element is actuated to induce vibrational motion to drive the fluid toward a heat-generating structure.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus is disclosed for cooling an electronic device, the apparatus including a conductive mounting bracket to couple with an electronic device housing and a heat sink integrated with the conductive mounting bracket. The cooling apparatus further includes a heat pipe coupled with the conductive mounting bracket on a first side of the heat pipe, the heat pipe to be directly coupled with a targeted electronic component within the electronic device, on a second side of the heat pipe. The apparatus may further include a conductive mounting interface attached to the electronic device housing to attach to the conductive mounting bracket. A mounting receptacle deployed within the conductive mounting interface may be used to expose the targeted electronic component.

Abstract: A switchgear assembly includes a plurality of switches arranged in a row and a plurality of gas insulated bus assemblies arranged in a row parallel to the row of switches. The bus assemblies have gas containment enclosures with respective bus sections therein electrically connected to one another by first connectors outside of the gas containment enclosures and electrically connected to respective ones of the switches by second connectors outside of the gas containment enclosures.