Abstract: A method for use in a computing system, comprising: outputting, by the computing system, a product configuration menu that specifies a first set of product components; outputting, by the computing system, information associated with a first product, the first product including the first set of product components; detecting, by the computing system, a user input that specifies a second set of product components, the user input being received via the product configuration menu; selecting, by the computing system, a second product that includes the second set of product components, the second product being selected by performing a search of a product distance data structure to identify a plurality of candidate products that include the second set of product components, obtaining a respective product distance score for the first product and each of the plurality of candidate products, and selecting one of the candidate products as the second product.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is disclosed for being locked together with a structure to be engaged, the locking mechanism including: a driving member, which is capable of moving in a driving direction; a first driven member and a second driven member, both of which are disposed axially symmetrically with respect to the driving direction and are coupled with the driving member so as to be driven by the driving member to move toward or away from each other along a driven direction of each of the first driven member and the second driven member respectively, the driven direction of each of the first driven member and the second driven member being transverse or oblique to the driving direction; an actuating handle, which is coupled with the driving member to move the driving member in the driving direction.

Abstract: A method for use in a computing system, comprising: outputting, by the computing system, a product configuration menu that specifies a first set of product components; outputting, by the computing system, information associated with a first product, the first product including the first set of product components; detecting, by the computing system, a user input that specifies a second set of product components, the user input being received via the product configuration menu; selecting, by the computing system, a second product that includes the second set of product components, the second product being selected by performing a search of a product distance data structure to identify a plurality of candidate products that include the second set of product components, obtaining a respective product distance score for the first product and each of the plurality of candidate products, and selecting one of the candidate products as the second product.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of forming a high luminosity inorganic coating on an aluminium or aluminium alloy article, wherein the article is immersed in an electrolyte and subjected to a plasma anodising process, wherein the coating has a luminosity L*?80.0% and comprises at least 50 wt % gamma alumina. Also disclosed are inorganic coatings formed by the method, and aluminium or aluminium alloys coated by the method.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a busway and a corresponding electrical component. The busway includes a profile and a conductor. The profile is disposed on a first side, a second side and a third side, wherein the first side and the second side are parallel to each other, the third side is parallel to an extending direction of the busway and adjacent to the first side and the second side, and at least a part of the profile on the first side and the second side is planar. The conductor is disposed within a space defined by the first side, the second side and the third side, and the conductor is U-shaped and opens towards a fourth side that is parallel to the third side and adjacent to the first side and the second side. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a fast, reliable electrical connection can be achieved.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is disclosed for being locked together with a structure to be engaged, the locking mechanism including: a driving member, which is capable of moving in a driving direction; a first driven member and a second driven member, both of which are disposed axially symmetrically with respect to the driving direction and are coupled with the driving member so as to be driven by the driving member to move toward or away from each other along a driven direction of each of the first driven member and the second driven member respectively, the driven direction of each of the first driven member and the second driven member being transverse or oblique to the driving direction; an actuating handle, which is coupled with the driving member to move the driving member in the driving direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a busway and a corresponding electrical component. The busway includes a profile and a conductor. The profile is disposed on a first side, a second side and a third side, wherein the first side and the second side are parallel to each other, the third side is parallel to an extending direction of the busway and adjacent to the first side and the second side, and at least a part of the profile on the first side and the second side is planar. The conductor is disposed within a space defined by the first side, the second side and the third side, and the conductor is U-shaped and opens towards a fourth side that is parallel to the third side and adjacent to the first side and the second side. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a fast, reliable electrical connection can be achieved.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of forming a high luminosity inorganic coating on an aluminium or aluminium alloy article, wherein the article is immersed in an electrolyte and subjected to a plasma anodising process, wherein the coating has a luminosity L*?80.0% and comprises at least 50 wt % gamma alumina. Also disclosed are inorganic coatings formed by the method, and aluminium or aluminium alloys coated by the method.

Abstract: A process for the corrosion protection of metals such as magnesium, aluminium or titanium, where at least two steps are used, including both plasma electrolytic oxidation and chemical passivation. The combination of these two processing steps enhances the corrosion resistance performance of the surface beyond the capability of either of the steps in isolation, providing a more robust protection system. This process may be used as a corrosion protective coating in its own right, or as a protection-enhancing pre-treatment for top-coats such as powder coat or e-coat. When used without an additional top-coat, the treated parts can still retain electrical continuity with and adjoining metal parts. Advantages include reduced cost and higher productivity than traditional plasma-electrolytic oxidation systems, improved corrosion protection, greater coating robustness and electrical continuity.

Abstract: A process for the corrosion protection of metals such as magnesium, aluminium or titanium, where at least two steps are used, including both plasma electrolytic oxidation and chemical passivation. The combination of these two processing steps enhances the corrosion resistance performance of the surface beyond the capability of either of the steps in isolation, providing a more robust protection system. This process may be used as a corrosion protective coating in its own right, or as a protection-enhancing pre-treatment for top-coats such as powder coat or e-coat. When used without an additional top-coat, the treated parts can still retain electrical continuity with and adjoining metal parts. Advantages include reduced cost and higher productivity than traditional plasma-electrolytic oxidation systems, improved corrosion protection, greater coating robustness and electrical continuity.