Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided for producing an inhalable aerosol when heated, the aerosol-generating article including: a hollow cylindrical rod of aerosol-generating substrate; a wrapper circumscribing the hollow cylindrical rod; and a hollow tube extending along a longitudinal axis of the hollow cylindrical rod and defining a central airflow channel of the aerosol-generating article, the hollow tube including a plurality of openings extending through a wall of the hollow tube, such that the aerosol-generating substrate in the hollow cylindrical rod is in fluid communication with the central airflow channel through the plurality of openings, and such that a ratio between a cumulative cross-sectional area of the plurality of openings and a cross-sectional area of the central airflow channel is from about 0.042 to about 0.672.

Abstract: A surgical instrument for use during a surgical procedure includes an instrument body, an ultrasonic transducer assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, a power cord, and a transducer slip joint. The ultrasonic transducer assembly is rotatably mounted within the instrument body about the longitudinal axis and defines a first outer profile. The power cord projects from the instrument body to provide electrical power to the ultrasonic transducer assembly for operating an acoustic waveguide. The transducer slip joint is positioned between the power cord and the ultrasonic transducer assembly and electrically and mechanically connects the power cord to the ultrasonic transducer assembly. The ultrasonic transducer assembly selectively rotates relative to the power cord for inhibiting the power cord from winding upon rotation of the ultrasonic transducer assembly. The transducer slip joint also defines a second outer profile that fits within the first outer profile of the ultrasonic transducer assembly.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body and a replaceable cartridge that can be disassembled from the main body. The main body includes a laser. The cartridge includes a liquid store and an absorber configured to be heated by radiation emitted by the laser in order to vaporise a vaporisable medium. An enabling device is also provided to enable propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is assembled to the main body and to inhibit propagation of radiation from the laser to the absorber when the cartridge is disassembled from the main body.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including: a mouthpiece cover; a housing; a battery; a silicone seal; a limit cover; a heating wire; a seat fixing the heating wire; a drain tube; an e-liquid filling pipe; a silicone sleeve; a plate including a pneumatic switch; and an end cover. The mouthpiece cover is disposed on the housing. The heating wire is fixed on the seat. The heating wire includes a pin which extends into the drain tube. The silicone seal sleeves the limit cover. The limit cover includes a groove and the heating wire is embedded in the groove. The limit cover is disposed on the seat. The drain tube and the e-liquid filling pipe are disposed in the seat. The pin of the heating wire is fixed on the plate. The plate includes a cathode and an anode which are connected to the battery. The silicone sleeve sleeves the plate.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material; a sensor configured to detect movement of the aerosol generating device; and a controller configured to: count stop time corresponding to a time for which the movement is not detected during an operation time of the heater, and extend the operation time based on the stop time.

Abstract: A sensor device includes an electrically conductive body adapted to accommodate a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second PCB, a flexible electrically conductive device connecting the first PCB and the second PCB, and an electrically conductive spring held between the first PCB and the second PCB by a snap-fit, a form-fit or a press-fit connection. A first portion of the electrically conductive spring is pressed against one of the first PCB and the second PCB and a second portion of the electrically conductive spring is pressed against the electrically conductive body to maintain an electrical connection between the electrically conductive body, the first PCB, and the second PCB.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes: a load configured to heat an aerosol generation article by using power that is supplied from a power source, the aerosol generation article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate configured to hold or carry at least one of an aerosol source and a flavor source; and a control unit configured to acquire a temperature of the load and to control the power that is supplied from the power source to the load by feedback control. The control unit is configured to determine the power that is supplied from the power source to the load, based on comparison between an operation value obtained in the feedback control and a predetermined value.

Abstract: A board attached connector includes a circuit board including first press-fitting holes and a second press-fitting hole and a connector to be mounted on a mounting surface of the circuit board. The connector includes a plurality of press-fit terminals to be press-fitted into the first press-fitting holes, and a housing holding the plurality of press-fit terminals. The housing includes an extending portion extending along a first direction in which the press-fit terminals are press-fitted into the first press-fitting holes, and provided with a press-fitted portion to be press-fitted into the second press-fitting hole. The board attached connector is configured such that in a temporarily mounted state in which the press-fitted portion is in contact with an edge of the second press-fitting hole, each of tips of the plurality of press-fit terminals in the first direction is located inside the first press-fitting holes without contacting the mounting surface.

Abstract: An assembly secures a connector of an external power supply in a rail vehicle. The connector is enclosed by a housing and by a rotatably mounted flap. The flap and the housing each have a slot configured to receive a catch. The flap can have two positions: a first position, in which the flap covers the connector and thus prevents access to the connector, and a second position, in which access to the connector is possible. The flap supports a lock cylinder, which can be switched by a key into two states: in a first state, the key can be pulled out of the lock cylinder, and in a second state, the key is secured in the lock cylinder against removal. A catch is rotated into both slots or out of both slots by the lock cylinder.

Abstract: A plug structure and an electronic device are provided. The plug structure includes a plug body and a plug. The plug body has an accommodating groove configured to accommodate the plug. The plug includes a rotating shaft and a plurality of pins. The rotating shaft is slidably arranged in the accommodating groove and is rotatable to at least a first position and a second position. When the rotating shaft is rotated to the first position, the plurality of pins is accommodated in the accommodating groove. When the rotating shaft is rotated from the first position to the second position, the plurality of pins protrudes out of the plug body from the accommodating groove. The plug structure and the electronic device are small in size and can be easily stored and carried around.

Abstract: A connector with cable is provided with a cable including a wire, a sheath and a braided member interposed between the wire and the sheath, the braided member being formed by braiding conductive wire materials, the braided member being provided with a folded portion formed by folding the braided member exposed from an end of the sheath toward the sheath, a sleeve made of metal and externally fit to an outer surface of the sheath inside the folded portion in a radial direction of the cable, a shield member made of metal and including a barrel for sandwiching the folded portion between the sleeve and the barrel while being crimped to an outer surface of the folded portion, and a housing covered with the shield member. A sleeve-side protrusion projecting radially outwardly of the cable is formed on a rear end part of the sleeve.

Abstract: A multipart connector for electrical connection to a conductor to convey AC power having a frequency greater than 60 Hz. The connector includes a plurality of metal plates. Each metal plate has opposing planar surfaces and includes a pair of legs separated by a space. A plurality of insulation layers adjoin the planar surfaces of the metal plates, respectively. The insulation layers include a pair of legs separated by a space. The metal plates and the insulation layers are arranged in a stack such that the spaces of the metal plates and the insulation layers are aligned to form a groove extending through the stack. The conductor is disposed in the groove.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and techniques of assembly of discrete modules of a control panel are disclosed. The modules can be independently wired, tested, and installed into a control panel. Module definitions are defined specifying components to perform the electrical function, a mechanical arrangement of the components, electrical connections, and logical interactions of the module. A bill of materials can be generated based on a designation of a set of modules for a control panel and the module definitions. Modularly assembled control panels are disclosed. An assembly frame is described herein for temporarily mounting components of a module for independent assembly of a control module and for eventual removal and installation into a control panel frame. The assembly frame may include a faceplate frame and side frames and temporary mounting features.

Abstract: A connector housing assembly comprises a housing defining an accommodation space having a left side wall and a right side wall opposite to each other in a transverse direction of the housing. A partition member is inserted into the accommodation space for dividing the accommodation space into an upper insertion chamber and a lower insertion chamber. A shielding member is installed within the partition member and includes elastic contacts extending from lateral sides of the partition member for pressing on the left and right side walls of the accommodation space.

Abstract: A terminal block structure and an unbuckling unit thereof are disclosed. The unbuckling unit has a base member and a rotary member, the rotary member is connected to the base member to be operated. The rotary member includes a first arm part, a second arm part extended from the first arm part and a rotary part disposed between the first arm part and the second arm part. The second arm part has a buckling unit, and the rotary part is connected to the base member. When the first arm part is applied with an external force, the rotary member rotates about the rotary part as a rotation center to drive the second arm part to ascend. Accordingly, advantages of easily to be pressed and operated, simple in structure and convenient to be assembled are provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system includes a tobacco medium accommodation portion and a moisturizer accommodation portion located at an upstream end or a downstream end of the tobacco medium accommodation portion. In addition, an aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation device including an elongated cavity for accommodating the cigarette, a first heater for heating the tobacco medium accommodation portion, and a second heater for heating the moisturizer accommodation portion.

Abstract: A connector includes terminals and shield members respectively supported in a housing, and protection caps. The terminal is in the form of a flat plate extending in an assembling direction D with a mating connector and has a contact point with a mating terminal of the mating connector on a plate surface of the terminal. The shield member surrounds the terminal to face the terminal in a direction orthogonal to the assembling direction D. The protection cap includes a front covering portion for covering a front end part in the assembling direction D of the terminal and locking claws locked to the shield member, and is fixed to the shield member by locking of the locking claws. The connector 10 is coupled to the mating connector with the protection caps fixed to the shield members and front end parts of the terminals covered by the front covering portions.

Abstract: A protective cover for the connector of a power cord is provided. The protective cover has a body that defines an enclosure for protectively housing the connector and any associated built-up portion, as well as the portion of the power cord that interfaces with the connector and/or built-up portion. The protective cover may have a filament extending therefrom to a cord ring that attaches to the power cord itself to act as a lanyard toggle. The protective cover may move between an open position and a closed position for receiving and protecting, respectively, the connector. The protective cover may also have elastic properties enabling it to elastically deform sufficiently to slide onto the connector, wherein a tapered hood of the protective cover shrouds the portion of the power cord that interfaces with the connector and/or built-up portion.

Abstract: A crimp includes a crimp barrel having a base, a first side wall extending from the base, and a second side wall extending from the base opposite to the first side wall, a self-locking wing on the first side wall, and a self-locking pocket on the second side wall. The self-locking wing is adapted to lock with the self-locking pocket.

Abstract: A wire-connecting element for connecting a metal wire to a circuit board or to an electrically conductive substrate via a connecting portion (V) of the wire-connecting element. The wire-connecting element has a two-zone portion (Z), which consists of a pre-mounting portion (B) and an adjoining final mounting portion (C). The pre-mounting portion (B) is designed for the attachment of a wire winding (IO). The final mounting portion (C) forms a contact region for the wire winding (IO), which wire winding, in the intended use, is moved, preferably pressed, onto the final mounting portion (C) after the wire winding (IO) has been attached around the pre-mounting portion (B).