Abstract: A method includes a moving step of moving linearly a holder holding parallel to one another in a single row a plurality of connector terminals while measuring a movement distance of the holder with a tip of each of the plurality of connector terminals pointing in a traveling direction, a passage detection step of detecting passage of the tip of each of the plurality of connector terminals at a target point on a path, the target point coinciding with each other in a side view when the path of each of the plurality of connector terminals is viewed in an arrangement direction of the plurality of connector terminals, and a displacement amount acquiring step of acquiring a displacement amount between the tips of the plurality of connector terminals based on the movement distance when the passage is detected for the tip of each of the plurality of connector terminals.

Abstract: Three-dimensional micro devices usable as electromagnetic and magnetomechanical energy converters, as micromagnetic motors or generators, and methods for their production. The three-dimensional micro devices exhibit high efficiency even at dimensions on the microscale and below, and the method for production, as well as mass production, is simple and economical. Moreover, the three-dimensional micro devices at least include one three-dimensional device produced using roll-up technology. This three-dimensional device includes all functional and structural components for full functionality. At least one functional or structural component is an element that is at least partially freely movable at least partially within a surrounding element and is arranged such that it can be rotated at least around one of its axes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounter air controller capable of executing appropriate air control associated with replacement of a nozzle without stopping operation of a mounter. This mounter air controller includes: a flow rate adjustment mechanism 4 mounted on a head module HM of the mounter; and control means 5 that controls this flow rate adjustment mechanism 4. The flow rate adjustment mechanism 4 is interposed between a positive-pressure region and a nozzle n and has a function capable of continuously changing a flow rate of passing air. The control means 5 is configured to bring the nozzle n to have a negative pressure and then control the flow rate in the flow rate adjustment mechanism 4 on the basis of an applied voltage or an applied current, which is determined in advance, so as to supply the air to the nozzle n.

Abstract: The method for producing a printed wiring board according to the present invention with use of a metal-clad laminated sheet including a metal foil laminated on each of both surfaces of an insulating resin base material, the method at least including: a step (1) of irradiating a predetermined position in a surface (A) of the metal-clad laminated sheet with a laser to provide a via hole leading to the metal foil in a surface opposite to the surface (A); and a step (2) of irradiating a predetermined position in a surface (B), located in the opposite side to the surface (A), of the metal-clad laminated sheet with a laser to provide a via hole leading to the metal foil in a surface opposite to the surface (B).

Abstract: Provided is a stator manufacturing method including: inserting a plurality of segment coils into a plurality of slots formed in a stator core; bending arms of the segment coils that protrude from the stator core, in a circumferential direction of the stator core; before or after bending the segment coils in the circumferential direction, directing parallel to each other leading end portions of the segment coils that are adjacent to each other in a radial direction of the stator core; and welding together the leading end portions of the segment coils with the leading end portions directed parallel to each other.

Abstract: A contact element for use between electronic components like computer chips and printed circuit boards, or the connection between an electronic component in a test socket to provide high current, high density, and high frequency connections between the electronic components. The contact element preferably achieves a good connection between electrical components when they are connected and pressed together. The contact element is preferably made of a conductive silicone rubber which has been plated.

Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.

Abstract: A method for producing a guidewire, the method includes producing a position sensor by providing a shaft-section having a solid profile, which is sized and shaped to move in an anatomical material transportation system. A wire is wound around an axis of the shaft-section and first and second ends of the wire are coupled to respective first and second locations on an outer surface of the shaft-section. A guidewire-shaft is provided, and the position sensor is coupled to a distal end of the guidewire-shaft.

Abstract: A method for forming a coil, including the steps of: forming a spiral coil-segment forming member that includes a plurality of coil-segment forming portions each having a shape corresponding to a coil segment including a straight slot body that is accommodated in a slot of a stator core and a non-straight coil end that projects from the stator core in a rotational axis direction of the stator core; and dividing the spiral coil-segment forming member to form a plurality of the coil segments from the plurality of coil-segment forming portions.

Abstract: A modular multipurpose telecommunications enclosure has a plurality of walls, to which are removably affixed a plurality of mounting bulkheads. Each mounting bulkhead has a plurality of mounting holes arranged into a specified hole pattern that is configured to receive and mount cameras or other electronics units from various different equipment manufacturers which employ different hole patterns in their mounting kits. The enclosure is made of a high thermal conductivity material such as aluminum to promote convection cooling and employs one or more airflow vents to keep any internal electronics from reaching undesirably high temperatures during operation. The enclosure also features antenna mounting holes to accommodate various wireless communication antennas, as well as a mounting bracket to allow easy installation of the enclosure in a desired location. The enclosure is rugged and durable against the elements to facilitate purposes such as video monitoring of an outdoor area.

Abstract: A clamping system for an ultrasonic welding apparatus configured to clamp a contact element in the ultrasonic welding apparatus is presented. The contact element has a flat elongate shape and a welding region, a clamping region, and a contacting region arranged along a longitudinal axis. The clamping system includes two clamping units mechanically connected to the ultrasonic welding apparatus which are arranged spaced apart from one another and are moveable toward one another. Each clamping unit defines a clamping finger which is movable to extend over the clamping region. Each clamping finger has a clamping face that is configured to press on a surface of the clamping region that is located opposite an anvil of the ultrasonic welding apparatus while in a clamped state.

Abstract: A connector device that includes a circuit board; a connector attached to the circuit board; a plurality of collars for external attachment; a first molded resin that is made of a first resin material whose melting point or softening point is 230° C. or less, and covers the entire circuit board and part of the connector; and a second molded resin that is welded to the first molded resin, is made of a second resin material whose melting point or softening point is higher than that of the first resin material for the first molded resin, and covers outer circumferences of the collars.

Abstract: Wire holders removably retaining at least one wire for assembling a wire harness and methods for assembling a wire harness are provided. In one example, the wire holder includes a base section having a base bottom for positioning on a wire harness layout sheet. The wire harness layout sheet includes a wire routing pattern for forming the wire harness. A clip section extends generally upwardly from the base section and at least partially surrounds a clip channel having a channel diameter. The base section has a base height defined from the base bottom to a lowest point of the clip channel. A ratio of the channel diameter to the base height is from about 6:1 to about 9:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic terminal fitting device for four-pin electrical connector which may comprise a rack, power control box and conveying device provided on the rack. A rubber shell vibration disc, a terminal fitting mechanism, and a back cover vibration disc are provided on the rack along the transporting direction. The rubber shell vibration disc is connected to the front end of the conveying device by a rubber shell transportation rail. The terminal fitting mechanism is provided on the back side of the conveying device and engages with the terminal feeding device provided on the rack. The back cover vibration disc is provided on the back side of the conveying device, to the right side of the terminal fitting mechanism. And the terminal fitting mechanism may include four sets of terminal fitting devices sequentially provided on the back side of the conveying device.

Abstract: Manufacturing a rigid-flex circuit board includes providing an inner flexible circuit board and a first flexible metal clad laminate, laminating the first flexible metal clad laminate on a surface of the inner flexible circuit board through a first adhesive film, causing the first copper layer to form a third conductive circuit layer, partially covering the metal protective layer exposed by the third conductive circuit layer, removing the metal protective layer exposed by the third conductive circuit layer and the covered area, providing a second copper foil, laminating the second copper foil on a surface of the third conductive circuit layer through a second adhesive film, removing the metal protective layer at the opening area, and causing the second copper foil to form a fifth conductive circuit layer. The first flexible metal clad laminate includes a second base material layer, a metal protective layer, and a first copper layer.

Abstract: A component supply system comprising: a supply device including a storage section configured to store a component and a storage body mounting section where a storage body including at least the storage section is detachably mounted and configured to supply a component from the storage section of the storage body mounted on the storage body mounting section in a supply position; a first loading stand on which the storage body can be placed; and a second loading stand disposed at a different location from a location where the first loading stand is disposed and on which the storage body can be placed, wherein the storage body is transferred between either of the first loading stand and the second loading stand and the storage body mounting section.

Abstract: A system including: an automatic exchanging device configured to move along the multiple component mounters arranged in a line and automatically exchange automatically exchangeable units of the component mounters; an operation monitoring device configured to monitor an operation state of the automatically exchangeable units of the component mounters and monitor whether it is necessary to exchange the automatically exchangeable units due to maintenance or a breakdown; and a management device configured to, when the operation monitoring device determines that exchange of one of the automatically exchangeable units of the component mounters is necessary due to maintenance or a breakdown, move the automatic exchanging device to the component mounter in question and cause the automatic exchanging device to perform automatic exchange of the automatically exchangeable unit of the component mounter with an exchange-use unit.

Abstract: An electroplating method of a circuit board includes: providing a multi-layer board having a conductive layer embedded therein; penetratingly forming a thru-hole and at least one penetrating hole in the multi-layer board, and forming a conductive portion on an inner wall defining the thru-hole and connected to the conductive layer, wherein the at least one penetrating hole is located at one side of the thru-hole, and an annular portion of the conductive layer exposed from the at least one penetrating hole is defined as an electroplated region; and electroplating the electroplated region to be formed with a metal post by applying a current to the conductive portion, wherein the metal post is filled in the at least one penetrating hole and is connected to the electroplated region.

Abstract: The apparatus and process relate to aligning ends of wire conductors extending from coil members inserted in slots of a core (10) of a dynamo electric machine to join the ends of at least two wire conductors (EP1, EP2, EP3, EP4, EP5) by means of a welding operation; wherein the ends to be joined are aligned along radiuses (R1, R2) of the core (10), and wherein spacing (S1, S2) exists between two adjacent radiuses (R1, R2) of the core (10).

Abstract: A loose component supply device including component support member 150 configured to support components in a scattered state; and component supply apparatus 88 configured to store components and discharge components towards the component support member from discharge opening 98, wherein, in the component supply apparatus, conveyor belt 112 is arranged between storage section 100 that stores components and a discharge opening so as to extend diagonally upwards from the storage section on the side on which the discharge section is provided. Components housed in the housing section are discharged from the discharge opening towards the component support member by being conveyed by the conveyor belt. The component supply apparatus is removably mounted on the mounting section. Thus, because components are not discharged from the discharge opening unless the conveyor is operated, components do not fall from the discharge opening when the component supply apparatus is mounted on or removed from the mounting section.