Abstract: A sliding clamp for fastening the binding prongs of a binder having flexible binding prongs, which is adapted to slide in a rail-shaped member of substantially U-shaped cross-section, which is fitted with openings for the passage of the binding prongs, wherein the sliding clamp comprises a first elongate portion adapted to slide in the rail-shaped member and which is provided with a passage for a binding prong; and a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion, the second portion being adapted for pivotal movement in a pivoting line extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the first portion, and that there are provided cam means for being locked in a position wherein the binding prong is bent and clamped.

Abstract: Dense ceramic sheets suitable for electronic substrates are prepared by hot pressing ceramic green sheets containing ceramic powder and organic binders which leave no undesirable residue upon pyrolysis in the absence of oxygen. Boron nitride sheets made of boron nitride powder in a similar binder are placed on each side of the ceramic green sheet to form a composite. After hot pressing the composite so as to remove the binder and densify the ceramic, the BN layers are removed.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel layered elastomeric connectors, housings therefor and methods of manufacture for the connectors which includes alternating fused layers of a dielectric elastomer and electrically conductive fibrous mats coextensive with a cross section of the conductor to provide a multiplicity of conductive pathways between two electrically conductive surfaces. In order to promote a more mechanically stable connector, the fibrous mats can be exposed to a coupling agent for enhanced bonding. To enhance the electrical characteristics, the fibrous mats can be electroplated with an electrically conductive metal.

Abstract: Method for the simultaneous manufacturing and testing of a cable harness assembly having one, or a plurality of spaced apart connectors, of the insulation displacement type, terminated to a planar multi-conductor cable. The system can be programmed to cut or shear the cable immediately after a test thereof fails to verify an appropriately terminated connector or continuity in the cable, or after the cable harness assembly length is reached. By such a system, a minimum of cable is lost to scrap due to the failed electrical testing thereof.

Abstract: The ends of two composite superconductors (10a and 10b) having many filaments (12) are joined together to form a joint that is durable, superconducting under proper conditions, and has good shunting capacity. The filaments (12) are exposed by removal of the normal conducting matrices (14a and 14b) from the ends of the composite conductors (10a and 10b) to be joined. The superconductive filaments (12) from each of the composite conductors are inserted together into a sleeve (16) of bimetal construction. The inner surface (18) of the sleeve is made of superconducting material and is metallically bonded to the outer surface (20) of the sleeve which is made of normal conducting material. The bimetal sleeve (16) abuts the matrices (14a and 14b) of the composite conductors (10a and 10b) on one end, and the filaments (12) extend beyond the opposing end of the bimetal sleeve (16). The bimetal sleeve (16) is crimped to form a cold weld joint, and then severed in the region of the crimp to form another cold weld joint.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for and methods of bonding a component to a substrate. More particularly, this invention relates to apparatus for and methods of removing small components, such a dies or other electrical components, from a wafer and bonding the components to a substrate.

Abstract: A method for making an electrical connector. More particularly, a slug of conductive material is impact-extruded into a form having a wire barrel at one end and at the other end, outwardly extending tang and flat blade. Simple machine operations including cutting, punching, coining, and inserting complete the form into an electrical connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvement in a working apparatus, such as an electronic part automatic-mounting apparatus comprising carriers for holding and moving works on a working line and a work head for applying a predetermined operation at a predetermined position on the work moved by the carriers, to a work station. The apparatus also includes: head driving means for moving the work head in directions (for examples, a Y direction) different from the moving direction of the work (for example, an X direction) and carrier driving means for moving the carriers along the working line sequentially from a work feed position to a work station, onto a work discharge position and then moving or restoring the work back to the work feed position (7). The carrier driving means also position the point of operation on the work in the moving direction fo the work at the work station.

Abstract: The centers of a plurality of copper tubes are filled with an alloy of tin with a minor amount of aluminum and drawn to form Cu-Sn wires which are cabled around a core Nb wire; a plurality of these strands are provided in a copper tube, or a copper foil or finely wound copper wire and drawn to produce a multifilament wire; heat treatment is applied to cause the tin to diffuse and form the intermetalic Nb.sub.3 Sn at the surface of the Nb filaments to produce the ultimate superconducting wire product. The addition of a small quantity of Al to the Sn facilitates processing and improves the final product properties.

Abstract: The disclosed process uses a vertical remote controlled refractory gunning apparatus to repair damages to the stack, bosh, or hearth of a blast furnace. In the disclosed method, a reusable opening is created in the side of the blast furnace and a gantry, for example, is inserted through the reusable opening. The vertical remote-controlled refractory gunning apparatus is then introduced into the blast furnace via the gantry. In those cases wherein the blast furnace is loaded through a chute, the chute is moved to one side, the gantry is introduced at an angle and the vertical remote controlled refractory gunning apparatus is introduced through the opening.

Abstract: A medical electrical lead having a polyurethane outer sheath and one or more coiled metal conductors. The metal conductors are optimized for use in conjunction with a polyurethane sheath and are provided with a barrier coating of a biocompatible metal. The conductors may additionally be provided with an outer, insulative coating.

Abstract: A device for the transporting of cable sections is provided where cables (19), with a length of up to about 10 meters, are transported step by step from processing station to processing station along a cable-processing line with a processing station disposed on the two sides of the cable-processing line. A cable (19), gripped on one side by a stationary gripper (15), is discharged with a cable feed device with the aid of an insertable deflector (49) into a receiver provision (11) for forming a cable bundle (20). The receiver device (11), with the cable bundle (20) on the one hand, and the two cable ends (21, 22) gripped by a gripper (18) on the other hand, are moving in a forward direction independent of each other cyclically in like fashion. The gripper (18) of a rotatably disposed transfer module (17) can be rotated during a transfer cycle by 180 degrees such that the two cable ends (21, 22) as desired can be directed toward one or toward a second side of the processing line.

Abstract: For fastening electronic components to substrates, a connecting layer having good adhesion and good electrical and thermal conductivity is manufactured by sintering from a metal powder layer. A paste formed of metal powder, such as a silver powder, and of a solvent, is processed into a solvent-free presintered film in a separate process. This film is punched in accordance with a cross-section of the component and is provided for fastening the component. In manufacturing the film, a specific solvent is employed, together with heating up rates of 5.degree. to 30.degree. C./Min and holding times of 0.5 to 5 minutes at a maximum temperature of 300.degree. C. The fastening is carried out at temperature of at least 150.degree. C. and at a minimum mechanical pressure of 30 N/cm.sup.2. The use of a film speeds up the method and enables of sintering at low temperatures and, at the same time, at low mechanical pressure.

Abstract: A pair of displacement levers maximize the holding strength of hook and loop attachment devices. A first piece of hook or loop material is firmly attached to a platform. The material attached to the platform is complementary to and mateable with material attached to the other surface. The displacement levers are rotatable and connected to both ends of the platform. Rotation of the levers causes the leg sections thereof to displace the platform. This causes the hook and loop materials to move in opposite directions thereby firmly setting the hooks and loops with respect to each other and placing them in tension. Wire holding posts attached to the platform on the side opposite from the hook or loop material are used to form bends or corners in wire harnesses on wire harness forming boards. Holding devices such as clothes hooks, clamps, rings, etc. could also be attached to the platform so that other items can be supported by the device.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a switch base according to the invention, blanked members are prepared, each having a common strip formed at a lower part thereof, a plurality of finger-shaped pieces extending from the common strip, fixed contact portions formed on distal end portions of respective ones of the finger-shaped pieces, and terminal portions situated between respective ones of the fixed contact portions and the common strip. Next, indentically shaped blanked members are superimposed in such a manner that the fixed contact portions thereof are spaced away from one another, and the blanked members are assembled together with the fixed contact portions being arrayed in a plurality of rows and the terminal portions being arrayed in a single row. Thereafter, a resin is molded between the fixed contact portions and the terminal portions to form a base, and the common strips are cut away to manufacture a switch base.

Abstract: A process and device for the length trimming of cables from a cable supply for the processing of cable ends. The cable front end is inserted by a cable feed (20, 22) in a guide channel whose rear section is located in a swivel part (28). As the cable front end impinges on a stop (102) on the swivel part (28), said swivel part swings beyond a dead center which is defined by a spring (40) which is attached eccentrically, whereafter the swivel part (8) is swung around by the spring (40) essentially 180.degree. so that the cable front end bearing on the stop (102) points opposite to the feed direction. The cable loop formed is then enlarged to the desired length by continued cable feeding, whereafter the cable rear end is severed by a knife (82). By lowering the cable, the cable ends are transferred, accurately positioned, to holders (56) by means of which they can be transported to the processing stations.

Abstract: Apparatus for installing connectors onto flat conductor cables. An improved installation station including the apparatus includes magazines for supporting a plurality of connector portions and a transport station to sequentially move them includes magazines for supporting a plurality of connector portions and an transport station to sequentially move the connectors from the magazines to the installation station. The installation station includes surfaces for retaining cables in a horizontal plane and a press having an avil and ram for coupling connector portions to the cable and to each other. The surfaces are spring biased and include abuttment surfaces for proper positioning of the cables.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching electrical contacts (23, 24) to the ends of electrical conductors (50). The method of the invention comprises the steps of providing a plurality of contacts (23, 24) at spaced locations along a flexible strip (22), feeding the strip (22) to an attachment station (14) for delivering contacts (23, 24) to the attachment station (14), attaching a contact (23, 24) to the end of an electrical conductor (50) in the attachment station (14), and separating the attached contact (23, 24) from the stip (22). The contacts (23, 24) are incorporated into contact assemblies (20, 20') which comprise a contact (23, 24) having dielectric insulating member (25) molded therearound and molded integral with the flexible strip (22). After attachment of a contact (23, 24) to a conductor, the attached contact assembly (20, 20') is cut from the strip (22) and the strip (22) is indexed to deliver the next contact assembly (20, 20') to the attachment station (14).

Abstract: A rotor assembly includes a flux ring comprising a generally cylindrical ring of magnetic flux conducting material. A plurality of circumferentially spaced reinforcing ribs are fastened to the ring, each of the ribs projecting radially outward of the ring and extending axially for substantially the length thereof. A separate body of magnetic material is fastened to the ring between each adjacent pair of ribs. A method of manufacturing the flux ring is implemented by first providing a substantially flat sheet of magnetic flux conducting material. The sheet is bent to form a plurality of reinforcing ribs thereon, and subsequently rolled to form a cylinder with the ribs projecting radially outwardly thereof.

Abstract: A component insertion tool having an electric motor which is connected to a drive shaft having an orbitally vibrating head. The component is placed in the head and positioned over the correct location on a printed circuit board. The tool is turned on and the head orbitally moves the component slightly as the component and tool are pressed toward the circuit board to insert the component properly in the board. A spring allows the head to retract while the component is pressed into contract with the board.