Abstract: A computer system includes memory hardware configured to store a predictive analyzer module, and a fallout transaction history record database including multiple historical fallout transaction records each associated with a database entity. Processor hardware is configured to execute instructions including receiving a fallout transaction request, determining a database search type according to at least one error field of the fallout transaction request, and searching, via the predictive analyzer module, to identify at least one of the multiple historical fallout transaction records associated with one or more field values of the fallout transaction request and the at least one error field.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intelligent recruitment management system, method and computer program product for performing an automated recruitment process. The system comprises at least one processor (11) configured to execute modules of a recruitment intelligence platform (10), including a true requisition module (12) that parses data from intake forms and outputs a standardized result, analysing historical data of previous requisitions, a resume intelligence module (13) that mines resume and display a formatted output highlighting skills and best fit, cautioning frauds and plagiarism, a submission intelligence module (14) that enables candidates to submit relevant information via a unique link, generated by the true requisition module and a profile sourcing module (15) that invokes an RPA pipeline where a classification model automatically determines job matches and prompts the recruiters to select relevant candidates.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intelligent recruitment management system, method and computer program product for performing an automated recruitment process. The system comprises at least one processor (11) configured to execute modules of a recruitment intelligence platform (10), including a true requisition module (12) that parses data from intake forms and outputs a standardized result, analysing historical data of previous requisitions, a resume intelligence module (13) that mines resume and display a formatted output highlighting skills and best fit, cautioning frauds and plagiarism, a submission intelligence module (14) that enables candidates to submit relevant information via a unique link, generated by the true requisition module and a profile sourcing module (15) that invokes an RPA pipeline where a classification model automatically determines job matches and prompts the recruiters to select relevant candidates.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for a front end of an FMCW radar transceiver, with a signal terminal that is configured so as to couple to a signal filter device for purposes of signal exchange, a further signal terminal that is configured so as to couple to a VCO device for purposes of signal exchange, and an electronic circuit, which with the aid of a switching device included in the electronic circuit can be switched over between a reception circuit configuration and a transmission circuit configuration, is disclosed. The switching device has an RF switch, with which a signal route formed respectively in the RF switch, is embodied asymmetrically, in that the signal route in a reception circuit configuration and the signal route in a transmission circuit configuration have a different number of switching stages. A FMCW radar transceiver, and a method for the operation of a front end are also disclosed.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for a front end of an FMCW radar transceiver, with a signal terminal that is configured so as to couple to a signal filter device for purposes of signal exchange, a further signal terminal that is configured so as to couple to a VCO device for purposes of signal exchange, and an electronic circuit, which with the aid of a switching device included in the electronic circuit can be switched over between a reception circuit configuration and a transmission circuit configuration, is disclosed. The switching device has an RF switch, with which a signal route formed respectively in the RF switch, is embodied asymmetrically, in that the signal route in a reception circuit configuration and the signal route in a transmission circuit configuration have a different number of switching stages. A FMCW radar transceiver, and a method for the operation of a front end are also disclosed.

Abstract: An oil control valve for a variable cam phaser has a secure steel-to-steel fit between the secondary plate of the bobbin and the frame owing to a shoulder formed in the frame against which the secondary plate abuts, and also owing to an o-ring disposed between the bobbin and frame. This prevents oil from leaking into the electrical connector of the valve, which advantageously can be oriented parallel to the axis of the valve.

Abstract: A solenoid-operated valve includes a valve body defining a valving bore for providing a path of communication between axially spaced inlet and outlet ports. A solenoid assembly is attached to the valve body and includes an inductor coil, a fixed flux guide and an armature, which is movable axially between a first position and a second position in response to electrical energization of the inductor coil. A valve member is disposed within the valving bore intermediate the inlet and outlet ports. An elongated control member interconnects the armature and the valve member for conjoined axial movement. A generally annular valve seat is disposed within the valving bore between the inlet port and valve member, the valve seat including a central through bore through which the control member extends.

Abstract: A solenoid-operated valve includes a valve body defining a valving bore for providing a path of communication between axially spaced inlet and outlet ports. A solenoid assembly is attached to the valve body and includes an inductor coil, a fixed flux guide and an armature, which is movable axially between a first position and a second position in response to electrical energization of the inductor coil. A valve member is disposed within the valving bore intermediate the inlet and outlet ports. An elongated control member interconnects the armature and the valve member for conjoined axial movement. A generally annular valve seat is disposed within the valving bore between the inlet port and valve member, the valve seat including a central through bore through which the control member extends.

Abstract: A solenoid assembly is used with a valve assembly to regulate the flow of fluid therethrough. The solenoid assembly includes a solenoid frame extending between a first end and a second end. A primary plate is disposed adjacent the first end of the solenoid frame. The primary plate includes a flux concentrating cylinder extending out therefrom. A secondary plate is disposed adjacent the second end of the solenoid frame. A bobbin is disposed within the solenoid frame between the primary and secondary plates. The bobbin defines a core and has a wire coil wrapped about the core. The wire coil receives an electric current to induce a magnetic field thereabout. The solenoid assembly also includes a plunger that is extendable through a portion of the core of the bobbin and is movable at a defined force with respect to the bobbin. The plunger moves in response to changes in the magnetic field. The plunger includes a flux extension extending out therefrom coaxially with the plunger.

Abstract: A solenoid valve has a rod that pushes a ball off a valve seat when the coil is energized. The rod is distanced from the ball when the coil is deenergized, such that upon energization of the coil, the rod can gain momentum before contacting the ball, thereby more quickly pushing the ball off the valve seat against the force of fluid pressure and, thus, enabling the valve to have a quick turn-on response time. The valve housing is made integrally with a winding bay and other features are provided to avoid unduly restrictive manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: A solenoid valve has a rod that pushes a ball off a valve seat when the coil is energized. The rod is distanced from the ball when the coil is deenergized, such that upon energization of the coil, the rod can gain momentum before contacting the ball, thereby more quickly pushing the ball off the valve seat against the force of fluid pressure and, thus, enabling the valve to have a quick turn-on response time. The valve housing is made integrally with a winding bay and other features are provided to avoid unduly restrictive manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: A method and assembly for controlling a plunger of a magnetic actuator includes generating a magnetic flux at the plunger that opposes a first bias from a first spring having a first preload. A second spring opposing the first bias is disposed in series communication with the first spring. The second spring has a second preload less than the first preload and is configured to be adjustable to control the amount of magnetic flux needed to overcome a net total preload opposing the magnetic flux. A second magnetic flux higher than the first magnetic flux is generated biasing the plunger to overcome the net total preload from the first and second springs in series communication.

Abstract: A solenoid assembly is used with a valve assembly to regulate the flow of fluid therethrough. The solenoid assembly includes a solenoid frame extending between a first end and a second end. A primary plate is disposed adjacent the first end of the solenoid frame. The primary plate includes a flux concentrating cylinder extending out therefrom. A secondary plate is disposed adjacent the second end of the solenoid frame. A bobbin is disposed within the solenoid frame between the primary and secondary plates. The bobbin defines a core and has a wire coil wrapped about the core. The wire coil receives an electric current to induce a magnetic field thereabout. The solenoid assembly also includes a plunger that is extendable through a portion of the core of the bobbin and is movable at a defined force with respect to the bobbin. The plunger moves in response to changes in the magnetic field. The plunger includes a flux extension extending out therefrom coaxially with the plunger.

Abstract: A sensing assembly identifies detonations in a plurality of cylinders of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block. The sensing assembly includes a base that is fixedly secured to the engine block of the internal combustion engine. The sensing assembly also includes a sleeve that is fixedly secured to the base and extends outwardly therefrom. A sensor element extends around a portion of the sleeve. The sensor element receives vibrations generated by the detonations of the internal combustion engine and converts those vibrations into an electrical current. The sensing assembly includes a first terminal abutting the sensor element. The first terminal includes a first terminal pad directed in a first direction. The sensing assembly also includes a second terminal abutting the sensor element.

Abstract: An engine knock sensor, includes a sleeve having a base and a threaded end opposite the base. A transducer is disposed around the sleeve. Moreover, a load washer is disposed around the sleeve adjacent to the transducer. A nut is threaded onto the threaded end of the sleeve and provides a compressive force on the load washer. Further, a seal groove is formed in the sleeve. A ring-shaped seal is disposed in the seal groove and prevents liquid from entering the knock sensor.

Abstract: A method and assembly for controlling a plunger of a magnetic actuator includes generating a magnetic flux at the plunger that opposes a first bias from a first spring having a first preload. A second spring opposing the first bias is disposed in series communication with the first spring. The second spring has a second preload less than the first preload and is configured to be adjustable to control the amount of magnetic flux needed to overcome a net total preload opposing the magnetic flux. A second magnetic flux higher than the first magnetic flux is generated biasing the plunger to overcome the net total preload from the first and second springs in series communication.

Abstract: A sensing assembly identifies detonations in a plurality of cylinders of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block. The sensing assembly includes a base that is fixedly secured to the engine block of the internal combustion engine. The sensing assembly also includes a sleeve that is fixedly secured to the base and extends outwardly therefrom. A sensor element extends around a portion of the sleeve. The sensor element receives vibrations generated by the detonations of the internal combustion engine and converts those vibrations into an electrical current. The sensing assembly includes a first terminal abutting the sensor element. The first terminal includes a first terminal pad directed in a first direction. The sensing assembly also includes a second terminal abutting the sensor element.

Abstract: A sensing assembly identifies detonations in a plurality of cylinders of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block. The sensing assembly includes a base that is fixedly secured to the engine block of the internal combustion engine. The sensing assembly also includes a sleeve that is fixedly secured to the base and extends outwardly therefrom. A sensor element extends around a portion of the sleeve. The sensor element receives vibrations generated by the detonations of the internal combustion engine and converts those vibrations into an electrical current. The sensing assembly includes a first terminal abutting the sensor element. The first terminal includes a first terminal pad directed in a first direction. The sensing assembly also includes a second terminal abutting the sensor element.

Abstract: A threadless knock sensor (10, 50) includes a sleeve (12, 52) around which a transducer (24, 64) and a load washer (30, 70) are disposed. A frusto-conical disk spring (34, 78) is installed in compression around the sleeve (12, 52) above the transducer (24, 64). The sleeve (12, 52) includes threadless structure for holding the disk spring (34, 78) in compression.

Abstract: A hydraulic interface plate is a generally flat plate that defines an upper surface and a lower surface. An upper fluid routing channel is formed in the upper surface of the interface plate. Moreover, a lower fluid routing channel is formed in the lower surface of the interface plate. A fluid interface port connects the upper fluid routing channel to the lower fluid routing channel. The upper fluid routing channel is configured to communicate with a solenoid fluid port established by a solenoid assembly module. Also, the lower fluid routing channel is configured to communicate with a transmission fluid channel established by a vehicle transmission.