Abstract: A base structure of a cooling fan and a manufacturing method of the base structure are provided. The base structure includes a bearing, a shaft sleeve and a base. The bearing defines therein a first cylindrical cavity for receiving a shaft of the cooling fan. The shaft sleeve is made of a first material and defines therein a second cylindrical cavity. The shaft sleeve includes a protrusion part and a first engagement structure arranged at a first end and a second end of the shaft sleeve, respectively. The base is made of a second material and includes a second engagement structure. The second engagement structure is interlocked with the first engagement structure since the second engagement structure is integrally formed with the base. The first material has a greater rigidity than the second material.

Abstract: A fan dynamic pressure structure having a plastic frame integrally formed around an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing includes an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, a plastic frame having a middle tube integrally formed around a peripheral of a bushing body of the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, a blade assembly having an axial shaft penetrating through a shaft hole of the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, the axial shaft protruding downwardly and having an annular groove, and an annular dynamic pressure piece having an insertion hole and an annular body surrounding the insertion hole. The insertion hole is engaged with the annular groove of the fan assembly, the annular body has a plurality of curved radial dynamic pressure ditches on a surface adjacent to the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, of the annular body.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion including a body portion, and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a first fastener. The first alignment opening extends along a first alignment axis between. A second portion defines a second alignment opening, extending along a second alignment axis, through which the second portion receives the first fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure. The alignment portion is movable relative to the body portion between a first position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are coaxial, and a second position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are non-coaxial.

Abstract: A fan dynamic pressure structure having a plastic frame integrally formed around an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing includes an oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, a plastic frame having a middle tube integrally formed around a peripheral of a bushing body of the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, a blade assembly having an axial shaft penetrating through a shaft hole of the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, the axial shaft protruding downwardly and having an annular groove, and an annular dynamic pressure piece having an insertion hole and an annular body surrounding the insertion hole. The insertion hole is engaged with the annular groove of the fan assembly, the annular body has a plurality of curved radial dynamic pressure ditches on a surface adjacent to the oil-containing sintered metal powder bearing, of the annular body.

Abstract: A support device for supporting a wire includes a first support portion. A second support portion includes a first leg portion and a second leg portion that extends linearly and is attached to the first leg portion and to the first support portion. A third support portion includes a third leg portion having a third inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the third axial opening, and a third outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the third axial opening. The third inwardly facing surface and the third outwardly facing surface have a different surface roughness. A fourth leg portion has a fourth inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the fourth axial opening, and a fourth outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the fourth axial opening. The fourth inwardly facing surface and the fourth outwardly facing surface have a same surface roughness.

Abstract: A support device for supporting a wire includes a first support portion. A second support portion includes a first leg portion and a second leg portion that extends linearly and is attached to the first leg portion and to the first support portion. A third support portion includes a third leg portion having a third inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the third axial opening, and a third outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the third axial opening. The third inwardly facing surface and the third outwardly facing surface have a different surface roughness. A fourth leg portion has a fourth inwardly facing surface, which faces towards the fourth axial opening, and a fourth outwardly facing surface, which does not face towards the fourth axial opening. The fourth inwardly facing surface and the fourth outwardly facing surface have a same surface roughness.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion including a body portion, and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a first fastener. The first alignment opening extends along a first alignment axis between. A second portion defines a second alignment opening, extending along a second alignment axis, through which the second portion receives the first fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure. The alignment portion is movable relative to the body portion between a first position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are coaxial, and a second position, in which the first alignment axis and the second alignment axis are non-coaxial.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of an etching apparatus are provided. The etching apparatus includes a processing chamber. The etching apparatus also includes a gas distribution plate disposed in the processing chamber and comprising a number of exhaust openings. The etching apparatus further includes a number of end-point detectors disposed on the gas distribution plate. The gas distribution plate is configured to spurt gas into the processing chamber via the exhaust openings during a semiconductor process.

Abstract: An insert for a conductor clamp has a body portion for applying a clamping force to a conductor. The insert includes an insert body receivable by the body portion of the conductor clamp. The insert body has a first surface adapted to face a portion of the conductor. The insert body is made from a non-metallic and electrically non-conductive material. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the first surface of the insert body. A friction enhancing material applied to at least a portion of the adhesive.

Abstract: Electroless copper plating compositions including (a) copper ions, (b) a complexing agent for copper ions, (c) a reducing agent, (d) a pH adjustor and (e) a stabilizer is disclosed. The stabilizer has a specific chemical structure, and contributes to stable an electroless copper plating composition from decomposition.

Abstract: Electroless copper plating compositions including (a) copper ions, (b) a complexing agent for copper ions, (c) a reducing agent, (d) a pH adjustor and (e) a stabilizer is disclosed. The stabilizer has a specific chemical structure, and contributes to stable an electroless copper plating composition from decomposition.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion is removably coupled to the body portion. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side of the alignment portion. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion is removably coupled to the body portion. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side of the alignment portion. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.

Abstract: An insert for a conductor clamp has a body portion for applying a clamping force to a conductor. The insert comprises an insert body receivable by the body portion of the conductor clamp. The insert body has a first surface adapted to face a portion of the conductor. The insert body is made from a non-metallic and electrically non-conductive material. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the first surface of the insert body. A friction enhancing material applied to at least a portion of the adhesive.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.

Abstract: An integral structure of a slim fan frame includes a metal baseplate, a bearing, a central plastic tube and a plastic flow passage sidewall which are connected to each other by integral forming. The method of manufacturing the integral structure is to simultaneously integrate the central plastic tube, the plastic flow passage sidewall, the metal baseplate and the bearing while injection molding the central plastic tube and the plastic flow passage sidewall.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of an etching apparatus are provided. The etching apparatus includes a processing chamber. The etching apparatus also includes a gas distribution plate disposed in the processing chamber and comprising a number of exhaust openings. The etching apparatus further includes a number of end-point detectors disposed on the gas distribution plate. The gas distribution plate is configured to spurt gas into the processing chamber via the exhaust openings during a semiconductor process.

Abstract: An integral structure of a slim fan frame includes a metal baseplate, a bearing, a central plastic tube and a plastic flow passage sidewall which are connected to each other by integral forming. The method of manufacturing the integral structure is to simultaneously integrate the central plastic tube, the plastic flow passage sidewall, the metal baseplate and the bearing while injection molding the central plastic tube and the plastic flow passage sidewall.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.

Abstract: A fastener structure for securing multiple fans includes an assembly hole, a fastening pillar, and an adhesive layer. The assembly hole is located in a frame of a first fan. The fastening pillar is located on a frame of a second fan, wherein the configuration of the fastening pillar is suited to be inserted into the assembly hole. The adhesive layer is located between an outer wall of the fastening pillar and an inner wall of the assembly hole when the fastening pillar is inserted into the assembly hole.