Abstract: A method includes: compiling lower-resolution images, captured during a global scan cycle executed over a workpiece, into a virtual model; defining a nominal toolpath and a nominal target force for the workpiece based on a the virtual model; detecting a defect indicator on the workpiece based on the lower-resolution images; accessing a higher-resolution image captured during a local scan cycle over the defect indicator; characterizing the defect indicator as a defect reparable via material removal based on the higher-resolution image; defining a repair toolpath for the defect based on the virtual model; navigating a sanding head over the workpiece according to the repair toolpath to repair the defect; and, during a processing cycle: navigating the sanding head across the workpiece according to the nominal toolpath and deviating the sanding head from the nominal toolpath to maintain forces of the sanding head on the workpiece proximal the nominal target force.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a field emission element, the method includes providing one supporting member and wrapping a carbon nanotube (CNT) film around an outer surface of the supporting member at least once. The CNT film includes a plurality of bundles of carbon nanotubes connected in series.

Abstract: A given field emission element includes a carbon nanotube field emission wire and at least one supporting protective layer coating an outer surface of the carbon nanotube field emission wire. The carbon nanotube field emission wire is selected from a group consisting of a carbon nanotube yarn, a wire-shaped CNT-polymer composite, and a wire-shaped CNT-glass composite. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element includes the steps of: (a) providing one carbon nanotube field emission wire; (b) forming one supporting protective layer on an outer surface of the carbon nanotube field emission wire; and (c) cutting the carbon nanotube field emission wire to a predetermined length and treating the carbon nanotube emission wire to form the field emission element.

Abstract: A field emission element includes one supporting wire and at least one field emission layer coated or otherwise formed on an outer surface of the supporting wire. Each field emission layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and is selected from a group consisting of CNT-polymer composites, CNT-glass composites and single-layer/multi-layer CNT films. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element is also provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing one supporting wire; (b) forming at least one field emission layer on an outer surface of the supporting wire; and (c) cutting the supporting wire, after forming the at least one field emission layer thereon, according to a predetermined length and then treating the at least one field emission layer on the supporting wire to form the field emission element.

Abstract: A field emission element includes at least one supporting wire and at least one carbon nanotube wire. The supporting wire and the carbon nanotube wire are twisted together. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element is also provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one carbon nanotube wire and at least one supporting wire; (b) twisting the carbon nanotube wire and the supporting wire together to form a multi-strand structure by a spinning process; and (c) cutting the multi-strand structure according to a predetermined length to form a field emission element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a field emission element, the method includes providing one supporting member and wrapping a carbon nanotube (CNT) film around an outer surface of the supporting member at least once. The CNT film includes a plurality of bundles of carbon nanotubes connected in series.

Abstract: A coaxial cable (10) includes at least one conducting wire (110), at least one insulating layer (120) coating a respective conducting wire (110), at least one shielding layer (130) surrounding the at least one insulating layer (120), and a single sheath (140) wrapping the at least one shielding layer (130). The shielding layer (130) includes a metal layer and a carbon nanotube film.

Abstract: A coaxial cable (10) includes at least one conducting wire (110), at least one insulating layer (120) coating a respective conducting wire (110), at least one shielding layer (130) surrounding the at least one insulating layer (120), and a single sheath (140) wrapping the at least one shielding layer (130). The shielding layer (130) is a carbon nanotube film.

Abstract: A coaxial cable (10) includes at least one conducting wire (110), at least one insulating layer (120) coating a respective conducting wire (110), at least one shielding layer (130) surrounding the at least one insulating layer (120), and a single sheath (140) wrapping the at least one shielding layer (130). The shielding layer (130) includes a number of carbon nanotube yarns.

Abstract: A coaxial cable (10) includes at least one conducting wire (110), at least one insulating layer (120) coating a respective conducting wire (110), at least one shielding layer (130) surrounding the at least one insulating layer (120), and a single sheath (140) wrapping the at least one shielding layer (130). The shielding layer (130) includes a number of carbon nanotube yarns.

Abstract: A coaxial cable (10) includes at least one conducting wire (110), at least one insulating layer (120) coating a respective conducting wire (110), at least one shielding layer (130) surrounding the at least one insulating layer (120), and a single sheath (140) wrapping the at least one shielding layer (130). The shielding layer (130) includes a metal layer and a carbon nanotube film.

Abstract: A coaxial cable (10) includes at least one conducting wire (110), at least one insulating layer (120) coating a respective conducting wire (110), at least one shielding layer (130) surrounding the at least one insulating layer (120), and a single sheath (140) wrapping the at least one shielding layer (130). The shielding layer (130) is a carbon nanotube film.

Abstract: A given field emission element includes a carbon nanotube field emission wire and at least one supporting protective layer coating an outer surface of the carbon nanotube field emission wire. The carbon nanotube field emission wire is selected from a group consisting of a carbon nanotube yarn, a wire-shaped CNT-polymer composite, and a wire-shaped CNT-glass composite. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element includes the steps of: (a) providing one carbon nanotube field emission wire; (b) forming one supporting protective layer on an outer surface of the carbon nanotube field emission wire; and (c) cutting the carbon nanotube field emission wire to a predetermined length and treating the carbon nanotube emission wire to form the field emission element.

Abstract: A field emission element includes one supporting wire and at least one field emission layer coated or otherwise formed on an outer surface of the supporting wire. Each field emission layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and is selected from a group consisting of CNT-polymer composites, CNT-glass composites and single-layer/multi-layer CNT films. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element is also provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing one supporting wire; (b) forming at least one field emission layer on an outer surface of the supporting wire; and (c) cutting the supporting wire, after forming the at least one field emission layer thereon, according to a predetermined length and then treating the at least one field emission layer on the supporting wire to form the field emission element.

Abstract: A field emission element includes at least one supporting wire and at least one carbon nanotube wire. The supporting wire and the carbon nanotube wire are twisted together. A method for manufacturing the described field emission element is also provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least one carbon nanotube wire and at least one supporting wire; (b) twisting the carbon nanotube wire and the supporting wire together to form a multi-strand structure by a spinning process; and (c) cutting the multi-strand structure according to a predetermined length to form a field emission element.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing having first and second surfaces and forming a plurality of contact supports formed therein. A plurality of electrical contacts is moveably attached to each corresponding support and has a first contacting end extending beyond the first surface for driving the contact to move along the support upon mating with an electrical device.

Abstract: A speed-changing control mechanism of a multistage speed-changing wheel hub has a planetary gear device comprising a gear support and a plurality of planetary gears. The planetary gears are respectively engaged with a ring gear and sun gears. The rotational power of a drive member is transmitted to the ring gear or the gear support via a sleeve. A speed ratio change is brought about by the action of the planetary gears and the sun gears. The power is finally transmitted to the wheel hub via the gear support or the ring gear. The planetary gears are driven by the power input source portion of the sleeve in conjunction with the action of another sleeve on the fastening shaft, thereby controlling two sets of one-way ratchet pawls opposite in direction to engage or disengage.

Abstract: A bicycle brake shoe, comprising: a support bar; a seat; a brake pad, which is mounted on the seat and for braking pressed against a wheel rim on a contact surface having a front end which faces an opposite movement of the wheel rim; a moving block, mounted on the seat close to the front end of the brake pad, projecting from the brake pad towards the wheel rim, pressed by a spring. The moving block is movable perpendicular to the contact surface of the brake pad and has a projecting surface which upon braking touches the wheel rim prior to the contact surface of the brake pad, scraping water, gravel and dirt from the wheel rim. Thus a braking effect unhampered by water or dirt is achieved.

Abstract: A system (10) for interconnecting two modules (100, 100') to the CUP chip, includes two opposite connectors (12, 14) in a head-to-head arrangement. The traces (200) each of which connects the two corresponding contacts 28/30 and 30'/28' each being located in the same position of the corresponding connector (12, 14), are generally arranged in a parallel relationship. One (12) of the connectors (12, 14) is substantially a standard one. The other (14) of the connectors (12, 14) is generally, but not exactly, of a mirror image with regard to the first one (12), wherein the positions of the two-row contacts (28'/30') with regard to the housing (16') along the lengthwise direction of the second connector (14) are arranged in an opposite relationship with regard to those in the first connector (12).