Abstract: An electrical junction box includes: a bus bar; a frame that holds the bus bar; and a temperature detection member that detects the temperature of the bus bar, wherein the temperature detection member includes a detection main body part capable of detecting temperature, and a wiring part extending from the detection main body part, and is held by one or more holding parts, the frame is integrally molded in a shape including a frame part surrounding a periphery of at least a part of the bus bar that includes a detection target portion to be subjected to detection by the temperature detection member, and at least one holding part of the one or more holding parts, and the at least one holding part of the one or more holding parts is provided so as to be located inward of the frame part.

Abstract: An add-on housing is provided comprising a frame-shaped basic shape which encloses a receiving region for receiving a contact insert or a holding frame fitted with plug-in connector modules, wherein at least two fastening surfaces having fastening openings are integrally formed on the outside of the frame-shaped basic shape, wherein the add-on housing has snap-fastening means or devices which engage through the fastening openings in order to mechanically fasten the add-on housing to a through-hole in a device wall.

Abstract: Provided is a batch type substrate processing apparatus that generates plasma by a plurality of electrodes to perform a processing process on a substrate. The batch type substrate processing apparatus includes a reaction tube, a plurality of electrodes disposed to be spaced apart from each other, and an electrode protection part configured to protect the plurality of electrodes. The plurality of electrodes includes first and second power supply electrodes spaced apart from each other, and a ground electrode provided between the first power supply electrode and the second power supply electrode. The electrode protection part includes a plurality of first electrode protection tubes provided in the first and second power supply electrodes, respectively, a second electrode protection tube provided in the ground electrode, and a plurality of connection tubes configured to connect each of the plurality of first electrode protection tubes to the second electrode protection tube so as to communicate with each other.

Abstract: A voice-activated light system that includes a microphone for receiving one or more voice commands (which may be referred to as a “voice microphone”), one or more light sources (such as LEDs) coupled to a controller and a light driver. The light driver is for driving the light sources and the controller is for detecting a voice command in order to control the mode of operation of the one or more light sources. The controller can have multiple control commands each for selecting a different mode of operation of the light source(s). The modes can be controlled by a common voice input term followed by a second voice command corresponding to a mode of operation of the light source. The system may include a second microphone which may be referred to herein as a “music microphone”. The commands can include “light show,” “slow pulse,” “steady on,” “blinking,” or “off”.

Abstract: System and method for dimming control. For example, the system for dimming control includes: a signal converter configured to receive a dimming signal and convert the dimming signal to a converted signal associated with a first duty cycle; and a current controller configured to receive the converted signal and determine a magnitude of a current that flows through one or more light sources based at least in part on the converted signal; wherein the signal converter is further configured to: receive an analog voltage signal as the dimming signal; and convert the analog voltage signal to the converted signal based at least in part on the analog voltage signal; wherein the signal converter is also further configured to: receive a pulse-width-modulation signal as the dimming signal; and convert the pulse-width-modulation signal to the converted signal based at least in part on the pulse-width-modulation signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol precursor consumable, and an aerosol delivery device that comprises a control unit that defines a receiving chamber, and a removable and replaceable aerosol precursor consumable, at least a portion of the consumable configured to be received into the receiving chamber. The aerosol precursor consumable comprises a housing defining an outer wall, an aerosol precursor composition reservoir located in the housing and configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition, an atomizer located in the housing, and at least one aroma diffuser. The atomizer is configured to vaporize the aerosol precursor composition to generate an aerosol for oral delivery to a user, and the at least one aroma diffuser is configured to diffuse an aroma composition for olfactory delivery to the user.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes an insulating portion, a receptacle terminal module mounted to the insulating portion, a metal shell enclosing the insulating portion, and a receptacle circuit board. The insulating portion includes a receiving space and a mating space extending from the receiving space. The mating space extends through the insulating portion to form a mating port. The receptacle terminal module includes a first terminal module and a second terminal module. The first terminal module and the second terminal module have a same structure, and are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the mating space. The first terminal module and the second terminal module are electrically connected to the receptacle circuit board.

Abstract: A cartridge and an atomizer having the cartridge are provided. The cartridge includes a micro-porous body with an absorption surface and an atomization surface; a heating element is embedded in the micro-porous body; the heating element is disposed between the absorption surface and the atomization surface; the heating element includes a first surface and a second surface; the heating element is bored with multiple spaced through holes, the through holes are extending from the first surface to the second surface. The heating element includes a tube-shaped or a flake-shaped structure with an even thickness. An axial direction of the through holes is parallel with a direction of liquid conduction between the absorption surface and the atomization surface.

Abstract: An inductive heating assembly for generating an aerosol from an aerosol precursor material in an aerosol provision system, the inductive heating assembly including: a susceptor; and a drive coil arranged to induce current flow in the susceptor to heat the susceptor and vaporize aerosol precursor material in proximity with a surface of the susceptor, and wherein the susceptor includes regions of different susceptibility to induced current flow from the drive coil, such that when in use the surface of the susceptor in the regions of different susceptibility are heated to different temperatures by the current flow induced by the drive coil.

Abstract: There are a composite material including an aluminum-based matrix and a device adopting the same. The composite material including an aluminum-based matrix may include an aluminum-based matrix including a plurality of grains, wherein each of the grains has a plurality of sub-grains; and a self-organized phase present at a sub-grain boundary between the plurality of sub-grains, wherein the self-organized phase has a band structure and includes a solid solution of aluminum and a non-metal element. The sub-grains and the self-organized phase coming into contact with the sub-grains may form a substantially coherent interface. A plurality of dislocations spaced apart from each other may be provided along the coherent interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for coupling electrodes to electrical components that may be utilized in a variety of applications to collect data from the electrodes. In one embodiment, an electrode connection system to couple an electrode to an electrical component. The electrode connection system includes the electrical connector body comprising a PCB assembly cavity and an electrode channel. An electrode clamp coupled to the electrical connector body may include an engaging mechanism and at least one electrode clamp pad protrusion to couple an at least one electrode pad to an at least one connector pad. The PCB assembly may include at least one connector pad. The electrode may comprise at least one electrically active electrode pad. The electrical component may collect data from the electrode or stimulate tissue utilizing the electrode.

Abstract: A mated connector assembly includes: a first connector assembly, comprising a plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted on a mounting structure and a first shell; and a second connector assembly, comprising a plurality of second coaxial connectors, each of the second coaxial connectors connected with a respective coaxial cable and mated with a respective first coaxial connector. The second connector assembly includes a second shell surrounding the second coaxial connectors, the second shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the second coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity. In in a mated condition the second shell resides within the first shell.

Abstract: Measuring a plasma state using a probe device in the case of performing plasma processing on a substrate by introducing process gas into a processing container accommodating the substrate and by producing pulsed plasma using an electromagnetic wave pulse obtained by processing an electromagnetic wave generated from an electromagnetic wave oscillator using a pulsing device. An AC voltage to the pulsed plasma is applied via the probe device; transmitting a signal from the pulsed plasma based on the AC voltage via the probe device and measuring data including a current value; and obtaining a state of the pulsed plasma by analyzing the measured data. The frequency of the AC voltage deviates from a frequency of the electromagnetic wave pulse so that the number of data required for the measurement of the pulsed plasma within one cycle of the electromagnetic wave pulse is obtained within allowable time.

Abstract: A containment system for a rechargeable energy storage device (RESS) is described includes an enclosure having a first compartment adjoining a second compartment. The first compartment is arranged to house a plurality of power electronics devices, and the second compartment is arranged to house a plurality of battery cells. The second compartment includes a tub that defines a bottom portion, and a floor plate. The tub includes opposed end walls and opposed sidewalls. A top plate is arranged overtop of the first compartment and the second compartment. A first one of the end walls and the top plate define a first slot between the first compartment and the second compartment. A first removable panel is arranged to enclose the first compartment. The plurality of battery cells connect to the plurality of power electronics devices via a high-voltage DC power bus that is arranged to pass through the first slot.

Abstract: A joint connector 10 for electrically connecting a plurality of wires 11 includes a housing 29 and a joint terminal 12 to be disposed in the housing 29. The joint terminal 12 includes a plurality of branch portions 20 arranged along an arrangement direction, a plurality of wire connecting portions 17 respectively continuous with the plurality of branch portions 20 and to be connected to the plurality of wires 11, and a coupling portion 19 for electrically connecting the plurality of branch portions 20 by coupling the plurality of branch portions 20. The coupling portion 19 is in the form of a plate extending in the arrangement direction and is bent. The coupling portion 19 is engaged with the housing 29.

Abstract: The positive electrode active material layer is placed on a surface of the positive electrode substrate. The positive electrode active material layer includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is interposed between the positive electrode substrate and the second layer. The positive electrode active material layer includes a positive electrode active material, carbon black, and fibrous carbon. A mass fraction of the carbon black in the first layer is higher than a mass fraction of the carbon black in the second layer. A mass fraction of the fibrous carbon in the second layer is higher than a mass fraction of the fibrous carbon in the first layer.

Abstract: A liquid-tight fitting includes a connector, a seal, and a fastener member. The connector has a first and a second end, a shoulder located between the first and second ends, and a segment that extends from the shoulder to the first end. The segment has an outer surface. The seal has an inner surface in contact with the outer surface of the segment, an outer edge, and first and second seal ends joining the inner surface and the outer edge. The seal surrounds a portion of the segment such that the first seal end abuts against the shoulder. The fastener member is moveably secured to the first end of the connector, and has an end that engages the second seal end to cause the seal to compress between the shoulder and the fastener member. The seal member is adapted to deform toward the segment when compressed.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle connector includes a metallic shell, an insulated housing in the metallic shell, a plurality of terminals at the insulated housing, and a metallic plate. The terminals are arranged in two rows, and the metallic plate is at the insulated housing and between the terminals in the two rows. The metallic plate includes a through hole at a front portion of the tongue portion. The through hole has several through portions and a communication portion between the through portions. By allowing that the communication portion to be in communication with the through portions to form a through hole in an elongated shape, the molding efficiency for forming the tongue portion with the filling of the plastic materials can be increased.

Abstract: An electrical connector strip is adapted for structural applications in theater, television and entertainment industries. The connector strip includes an elongated rigid enclosure defining a hollow continuous internal wireway receiving electrical wiring within an interior of the enclosure. At least one outlet pocket is formed in a side wall of the enclosure. A connector adapter plate is located in the outlet pocket and extends within the interior of the enclosure. At least one output connector is carried by the connector adapter plate, and resides within the interior of the enclosure with external access provided through the outlet pocket.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed for systems and methods for providing an automated light show synchronized to one or more music files. In one embodiment, a method comprises generating a music feature file based on selected audio, the music feature file comprising metadata for the selected audio including a plurality of time markers indicating audio events in the selected audio, and automatically controlling one or more lights according to the music feature file. In another embodiment, other approaches and systems are provided to improve a light show or to provide structures and processed files which can be used to improve a light show or provide other features.