Abstract: In one example, a semiconductor device can comprise a substrate, a device stack, first and second internal interconnects, and an encapsulant. The substrate can comprise a first and second substrate sides opposite each other, a substrate outer sidewall between the first substrate side and the second substrate side, and a substrate inner sidewall defining a cavity between the first substrate side and the second substrate side. The device stack can be in the cavity and can comprise a first electronic device, and a second electronic device stacked on the first electronic device. The first internal interconnect can be coupled to the substrate and the device stack. The encapsulant can cover the substrate inner sidewall and the device stack and can fill the cavity. Other examples and related methods are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Homopolar linear synchronous machines are provided herein that include a mover device. The mover device includes a cold plate with ferromagnetic cores extending through slots in the cold plate. Layers of armature coils are located around the ferromagnetic cores on opposite sides of the cold plate. The mover device further includes at least one field coil.

Abstract: A channel segment for a track of a mover device is provided, the channel segment comprising: opposite ends joined by a body forming a magnetic flux pathway between the opposite ends, the magnetic flux pathway being one or more of C-shaped, U-shaped and horseshoe shaped between the opposite ends, the opposite ends forming respective transverse magnetic flux pathways about perpendicular to the magnetic flux pathway; laminations of ferromagnetic material forming the body, the laminations about parallel to the magnetic flux pathway and about perpendicular to the respective transverse magnetic flux pathways; shear pins through the laminations, the shear pins positioned to reduce eddy currents one or more of in and around the shear pins; and a retention mechanism at the opposite ends, the retention mechanism configured to transversely fasten the laminations together at the opposite ends while remaining insulated from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a unit cell, comprising: a first separator and a second separator configured to move in a longitudinal direction, the first and second separators configured to be cut at intervals between adjacent electrodes; a first roller positioned on a first side of the first and second separators; and second roller positioned on a second side of the first and second separators opposite the first side wherein the second roller is aligned with the first roller along an axis and defines an oval shape having a long axis and a short axis, wherein, the second roller is configured to contact the second separator and press the first and second separators against the first roller at portions of the first and second separators which are between adjacent electrodes, and at least one of the lower roller or the upper roller is heated.

Abstract: A separator sealing device includes: a first sealing unit provided with a sealing tip having a protruding shape to press a separator on an outer surface thereof, the first sealing unit rotating about a first rotation shaft; and a second sealing unit provided with a pressing surface that faces the sealing tip to press the separator on a circumference thereof, the second sealing unit rotating about a second rotation shaft, wherein, when the first sealing unit and the second sealing unit rotate, the sealing tip and the pressing surface press the separator disposed between the first sealing unit and the second sealing unit to perform the sealing of the separator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a machine having a moving member. The moving member including a cold plate having a plurality of slots through the cold plate. The moving member also including a plurality of ferromagnetic cores coupled to the cold plate, each of the plurality of ferromagnetic cores protruding through a respective one of the plurality of slots, creating gaps between the plurality of ferromagnetic cores. The moving member also including a plurality of armature windings coupled to the cold plate, the plurality of armature windings occupying the gaps between the plurality of ferromagnetic cores.

Abstract: A moving member of a machine can include a cold plate that serves as a primary structural member for the moving member. The cold plate can have one or more cooling channels formed within the cold plate. A plurality of armature windings can be fixed to the cold plate. One or more field windings can be fixed to the cold plate. A plurality of ferromagnetic cores can be fixed to the cold plate, each ferromagnetic core positioned within a loop of at least one of the plurality of armature windings. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: Homopolar linear synchronous machines are provided herein that include a mover device. The mover device includes a cold plate with ferromagnetic cores extending through slots in the cold plate. Layers of armature coils are located around the ferromagnetic cores on opposite sides of the cold plate. The mover device further includes at least one field coil.

Abstract: Homopolar linear synchronous machines (200) are provided herein that include a mover device (111). The mover device (111) includes a cold plate with ferromagnetic cores extending through slots in the cold plate. Layers of armature coils are located around the ferromagnetic cores on opposite sides of the cold plate. The mover device (111) further includes at least one field coil.

Abstract: A channel segment for a track of a mover device is provided, the channel segment comprising: opposite ends joined by a body forming a magnetic flux pathway between the opposite ends, the magnetic flux pathway being one or more of C-shaped, U-shaped and horseshoe shaped between the opposite ends, the opposite ends forming respective transverse magnetic flux pathways about perpendicular to the magnetic flux pathway; laminations of ferromagnetic material forming the body, the laminations about parallel to the magnetic flux pathway and about perpendicular to the respective transverse magnetic flux pathways; shear pins through the laminations, the shear pins positioned to reduce eddy currents one or more of in and around the shear pins; and a retention mechanism at the opposite ends, the retention mechanism configured to transversely fasten the laminations together at the opposite ends while remaining insulated from each other.

Abstract: A moving member of a machine can include a cold plate that serves as a primary structural member for the moving member. The cold plate can have one or more cooling channels formed within the cold plate. A plurality of armature windings can be fixed to the cold plate. One or more field windings can be fixed to the cold plate. A plurality of ferromagnetic cores can be fixed to the cold plate, each ferromagnetic core positioned within a loop of at least one of the plurality of armature windings. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding a battery cell according to an embodiment of the present invention may fold a sealing part of a pouch-type battery cell. The apparatus for folding the battery cell includes a base on which an accommodation part of the battery cell is seated, a guide protruding upward from each of both sides of the base to wrap the accommodation part at both sides, a pressing member configured to press the sealing part so that the sealing part is folded toward an outer surface of the guide, a heating member configured to heat the sealing part when the pressing member presses the sealing part, and a cooling member configured to inject cold air to the folded sealing part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a machine having a moving member. The moving member including a cold plate having a plurality of slots through the cold plate. The moving member also including a plurality of ferromagnetic cores coupled to the cold plate, each of the plurality of ferromagnetic cores protruding through a respective one of the plurality of slots, creating gaps between the plurality of ferromagnetic cores. The moving member also including a plurality of armature windings coupled to the cold plate, the plurality of armature windings occupying the gaps between the plurality of ferromagnetic cores.

Abstract: Disclosed is a yoke-less mover of a homopolar linear synchronous machine. The yoke-less mover may include a cold plate having slots. Ferromagnetic cores are fixed to the cold plate. Each of the ferromagnetic cores may protrude through a respective one of the slots, creating gaps between the ferromagnetic cores. Armature windings are fixed to the cold plate. The armature windings may occupy the gaps between the ferromagnetic cores. The ferromagnetic cores of the yoke-less mover have better ferromagnetic utilization and lower weight. It also enables more flexible topologies in the armature windings.

Abstract: Homopolar linear synchronous machines (200) are provided herein that include a mover device (111). The mover device (111) includes a cold plate with ferromagnetic cores extending through slots in the cold plate. Layers of armature coils are located around the ferromagnetic cores on opposite sides of the cold plate. The mover device (111) further includes at least one field coil.

Abstract: Provided are an electrode capable of preventing separation of a short-circuit prevention layer since the short-circuit prevention layer, which is made of a heat-resistant polymer fiber, can be attached with high binding force when formed on the surface of the electrode, in the case that an active material layer includes a predetermined amount of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) as a binder; a secondary battery using the same; and a method of manufacturing the electrode. The electrode includes: an electrode current collector; an active material layer formed on the electrode current collector; and a short-circuit prevention layer formed on the active material layer, wherein the short-circuit prevention layer includes a porous polymer fiber web having a plurality of pores through accumulation of ultrafine fibers of a heat-resistant polymer material, and the active material layer includes PVdF as a binder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a yoke-less mover of a homopolar linear synchronous machine. The yoke-less mover may include a cold plate having slots. Ferromagnetic cores are fixed to the cold plate. Each of the ferromagnetic cores may protrude through a respective one of the slots, creating gaps between the ferromagnetic cores. Armature windings are fixed to the cold plate. The armature windings may occupy the gaps between the ferromagnetic cores. The ferromagnetic cores of the yoke-less mover have better ferromagnetic utilization and lower weight. It also enables more flexible topologies in the armature windings.

Abstract: A moving member of a machine can include a cold plate that serves as a primary structural member for the moving member. The cold plate can have one or more cooling channels formed within the cold plate. A plurality of armature windings can be fixed to the cold plate. One or more field windings can be fixed to the cold plate. A plurality of ferromagnetic cores can be fixed to the cold plate, each ferromagnetic core positioned within a loop of at least one of the plurality of armature windings. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A quantum dot sheet having a fibrous-web structure, including a quantum dot layer having a three-dimensional network structure formed by an aggregate of nanofibers. The nanofibers include quantum dots.

Abstract: A medical diagnostic apparatus having a height-adjustable table for animals according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a table where an animal is placed; a support stand supporting the table such that the table vertically moves and adjusting height of the table to move the table close to a floor; an X-ray detector disposed under the table and coupled to the support stand to move with the table; and an imaging stand spaced from the table, connected to the support stand, and having an X-ray tube for radiating X-rays to the X-ray detector.