Abstract: A structural member with an improved arm connection is provided with a first thru-vang that has a plurality of apertures disposed therein that is secured to the structural member. A second thru-vang is disposed adjacent the first thru-vang and has a plurality of apertures also. The second thru-vang is also secured to the structural member. In addition, a plurality of pins are received through the plurality of apertures in the first thru-vang and the plurality of apertures in the second thru-vang, which are axially aligned. An arm bracket is coupled to the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang by the plurality of pins such that each of the plurality of pins extends between the first thru-vang and the second thru-vang. Last, an arm secured to the arm bracket for support electrical conductors.

Abstract: A prism includes a plurality of internal surfaces that reflect a beam incident on the prism.

Abstract: A method (and structure) of manufacturing high power laser diode array modules provides multi kilowatts of power for a semiconductor-based laser. The method also provides an array module having lower flow requirements. The array module provides a controlled, closed environment for the arrays to operate within, as well as a back reflection shield behind the arrays, which yields protection between the array and the array module housing. The structure may include two different array module configurations, the first being one stackable array of one hundred and fifty laser diode bar packages, which includes a high-flow, low-pressure drop heatsink providing a large plenum size for the array, reducing turbulent flow and lowering the required pressure for the array. The second configuration is a multi-stringed array configuration, providing multi kilowatts of power within a shoebox-sized footprint, incorporating the high-flow, low-pressure drop end caps, providing smaller flow restrictions.

Abstract: Link arms for use in suspension systems are produced through an extrusion and friction stir welding process. Blocks having an eye and a planar body section are formed through an extrusion process. These sections are then paired together and joined through friction stir welding. The welded joint(s) is/are positioned in such a location so as to not impact the structural integrity of the completed component. Through this process it is possible to construct cost competitive link arms having the same or better structural integrity as previously employed steel link arms while achieving dramatic weight reductions.