Abstract: A back panel has front-surface-side connectors on the front surface thereof and rear-surface-side connectors on the rear surface thereof. A plurality of front-surface-side printed wiring boards are mounted on the back panel as a result of connectors provided on an end of the plurality of front-surface-side printed wiring boards being connected with the front-surface-side connectors. A plurality of rear-surface-side printed wiring boards are mounted on the back panel as a result of connectors provided on ends of the plurality of rear-surface-side printed wiring boards being connected with the rear-surface-side connectors. When seen from the front side of the back panel, the front-surface-side connectors and the rear-surface-side connectors are orthogonal, and the front-surface-side printed wiring boards and the rear-surface-side printed wiring boards are orthogonal.

Abstract: An integrated radiating enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure housing is formed from a dielectric material with a radiating element formed on the exterior surface of the housing and a groundplane material formed on the interior of the housing. The groundplane provides EMI shielding for the enclosed electronics. The three antenna elements are directly connected to the circuitry of a transceiver system, thereby integrating the transceiver antenna components directly into the transceiver enclosure.

Abstract: A first via land of a wiring layer on a first surface of a first insulation layer that is a rigid layer and a second via land of a wiring layer on a second surface of a second insulation layer that is a flexible layer are electrically and mechanically connected with a conductive pillar pierced through a third insulation layer disposed between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer. In such a structure, a wiring board that can mount a highly integrated semiconductor device, that is small and thin, and that has high reliability can be accomplished.

Abstract: A module circuit board for a semiconductor device by a solder reflow process includes a plurality of pads on which the semiconductor device to be mounted, a plurality of terminals formed on a side edge of the board, a resist film covering an area between said pads and said terminal on the board, and a barrier formed between said pads and said terminals.

Abstract: A horizontal drilling machine for directionally drilling a drill string into the ground. The drill string includes a plurality of elongated members threaded together in an end-to-end relationship. The drilling machine includes a track, a rotational driver mounted on the track, and a thrust mechanism for propelling the rotational driver along the track. The rotational driver is used to rotate the drill string in forward and reverse directions about a longitudinal axis of the drill string. The drill string is rotated in the forward direction to thread the elongated members together, and rotated in the reverse direction to unthread the elongated members from one another. Rods of the drilling machine have surface irregularities for mixing or agitating drilling fluid within the bore.

Abstract: A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Pressure within the formation may be controlled as a function of temperature or temperature within the formation may be controlled as a function of pressure to yield a desired mixture.

Abstract: A sealing structure for a rock drill bit includes an elastomeric diaphragm for installation in the drill bit so as to separate grease from drilling mud. The diaphragm has an aperture extending through it, and a plug is disposed in the aperture so as to form a mechanical seal with a wall of the aperture. The plug has a channel therethrough which is normally held sealed by a face of the aperture in the diaphragm. If the pressure of the grease exceeds pressure in mud on the other side of the diaphragm by more than a critical value, the diaphragm aperture deforms and allows grease to move through the plug channel and escape. The critical value can be varied by using, with the same diaphragm, plugs having different numbers, sizes and axial positions of plug channels.

Abstract: A rock drill (1) with a helical thread (2) and a hard material insert (3, 9) in the drilling head, form a radically outer guiding surface (6), with the guiding edge (6) forming an acute angle (&agr;) with the direction of the tool axis (A).

Abstract: Weighing apparatus preferably comprises at least two weight sensing elements that are connected to each other by at least one communication cable. In accordance with this invention, weight sensing elements are preferably positioned either adjacent to or at each end of bed in order to support bed. In a preferred embodiment, each weight sensing element comprises a weight sensing base and at least a pair of mounting assemblies that may be at or adjacent to the head and foot of bed. Preferably, weight sensing base extends laterally and mounting assemblies extend vertically. Each weight sensing base is supported by the corresponding pair of mounting assemblies. In addition, a power cord is used for transferring electrical power to weighing apparatus. A pendant assembly is used for operating weighing apparatus. A pendant cord connects hand-held pendant to both weight sensing elements upon being plugged into either weight sensing element.

Abstract: A coordinate input apparatus and a coordinate inputting method are provided, in which any influence on display images by coordinate information recorded on a coordinate plate can be extremely reduced and excellent operation of input indication is enabled without being disturbed by the coordinate information. A coordinate input apparatus includes a coordinate plate having plural pieces of coordinate information recorded thereon and a pen, or input-indicator, for indicating a desired position of the coordinate plate so as to detect coordinate information in the vicinity of the position and for indicating a position to be input. Coordinate values are determined from the coordinate information detected by the input-indicator so as to determine a coordinate value of the coordinate in the position to be input on the basis of the coordinate values and to input the coordinate value.

Abstract: An omni-directional wheel for an omni-directional vehicle that exhibits constant ride height, low vibration, and reduced maximum ground contact pressure is disclosed. The invention consists of a wheel assembly rotatably connected to the omni-directional vehicle chassis. The wheel assembly comprises a hub on which free spinning rollers are rotatably mounted at an angle to the wheel axis. Constant ride height and low vibration operation are accomplished by configuring the rollers with an exterior profile, thickness, material properties and surface grooving to achieve constant deflection of the roller contact surface at all wheel rotation angles.

Abstract: In a fuel reforming apparatus having a reformer for reforming a raw fuel containing a hydrocarbon-containing compound so as to produce a hydrogen-rich fuel gas for use in a fuel cell, a carbon removal process for removing carbon deposited on a reforming catalyst contained in the reformer is executed by controlling the amount of the raw fuel supplied to the reformer and the amount of the oxygen supplied to the reformer so that a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms O supplied to the reformer to the number of carbon atoms supplied to the reformer becomes larger than an appropriate range of the O/C ratio that is to be established during a normal operation of the reformer.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement is provided for a radiator module. In order to ensure a tight connection between corresponding openings in the vehicle body and in the module, the fastening points are constructed as elongated openings constructed in the same direction.

Abstract: A controller for controlling the rotation of a motor is disposed inside a casing of a power unit for transmitting the rotation of the motor to a driving wheel. An induction-type switch for operating the controller is provided inside the casing of the power unit. A power source converter is provided for driving electrical equipment on the vehicle, and is disposed inside the casing of the power unit. Further, an accelerator opening sensor for detecting the magnitude of an output demand for the motor is provided, and is disposed inside the casing of the power unit. This arrangement concentrates the mass into the power unit, and encloses the high voltage system within the power unit.

Abstract: A four-wheel drive vehicle in which the engine output is transmitted to front wheels and to rear wheel through a transfer clutch. The control unit determines a road gradient from the output value of a longitudinal acceleration sensor at a stop, sets a lower limit on the basis of the road gradient and is prepared for a start by outputting a drive signal corresponding to lower limit to a clutch control valve for controlling the applying force of the transfer clutch. Thus, the applying force is set according to the road gradient so that the main drive wheels at the slope can be prevented from slipping by the minimum transmission torque.

Abstract: A two/four-wheel drive switching device for a vehicle which permits a rear brake an engine brake to be applied to front and rear wheels even in a two-wheel drive mode and which can minimize a switching noise. A switching unit permits and inhibits the transfer of power in a power transfer mechanism and is provided with a drive shaft. A driven shaft is fitted on the drive shaft through an annular clearance. An odd number of engaging/disengaging members are disposed in the clearance between the drive shaft and the driven shaft to connect and disconnect both shafts. A switching mechanism is provided for locating the engaging/disengaging members selectively in a position in which the drive shaft and the driven shaft are connected together and a position in which both shafts are disconnected from each other.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling an automatic transmission having a controller that changes temporarily from the automatic operating mode, selected normally with a position D of a gear selection switch, to a driver-influenced operating mode if a second rocker switch, which is arranged on the steering wheel, is activated. The automatic operating mode is not discontinued permanently, because after a set time has elapsed, the automatic operating mode becomes active again. Each time the rocker switch is activated, the time starts running anew. Returning to the automatic operating mode is only possible if the current transverse acceleration is below a preset limiting value, and traction operation is in effect at the same time.

Abstract: Controllability of a vehicle such as a skid steer loader is improved and the burden on an operator is reduced. When operation is conducted according to the first operation pattern, the pattern switching lever of the first switching valve is switched to the first operation pattern side and the pattern switching lever of the second switching valve is switched to the first operation pattern side. Furthermore, when operation is conducted according to the second operation pattern, the pattern switching lever of the first switching valve is switched to the second operation pattern side and the pattern switching lever of the second switching valve is switched to the second operation pattern side. Moreover, when operation is conducted according to the third operation pattern, the pattern switching lever of the first switching valve is switched to the third operation pattern side and the pattern switching lever of the second switching valve is switched to the third operation pattern side.

Abstract: To reduce the cost of a front wheel steering system for automotive three- and four-wheeled vehicles by utilizing a steering angle ratio varying means having a simple construction. In a front wheel steering system for automotive four-wheeled vehicles, a steering shaft rotatably mounted to a head pipe steers the right and left front wheels. The steering stem is disposed below the steering shaft offset from the steering shaft. The steering stem is connected to the steering shaft via a link mechanism. The right and left front wheels are connected to the steering stem via a tie rod. The link mechanism includes an upper link, a lower link, and a universal coupling connecting the upper link and the lower link. The steering shaft is disposed at the midsection between the steering stem and the universal coupling when the link mechanism is viewed in the direction of the axis of the steering shaft.

Abstract: In an electric power steering device, the rotation of an electric actuator for generating auxiliary steering power is transmitted to a vehicle wheel by way of a worm and a worm wheel. The worm wheel is molded from a synthetic resin material. The relative viscosity (VR) of the molded worm wheel is made greater than or equal to 100 and less than or equal to 300.

Abstract: The invention concerns a steering arrangement (1) with a steering angle indicator (2), a steering drive (4), at least one wheel (5) driven by the steering drive (4), a sensor arrangement for sensing the angle position of the wheel (5) and a control device (14). To simplify mouting and maintenance, the embodiment of such steering arrangements must be simple.

Abstract: A method of converting performance information is carried out by the steps of receiving identification information that identifies an target tone generator different from an available tone generator, reading out first performance information that indicates a music performance in the form of a sequence of tones, and that includes timbre information specifying a timbre of the tones, and changing the timbre information included in the read first performance information based on the received identification information so as to generate second performance information including the changed timbre information adapted to the target tone generator. By such a manner, the available tone generator can process the second performance information to generate the sequence of tones having a timbre as if generated by the target tone generator.

Abstract: A speaker diaphragm that has a high heat-radiation efficiency. The speaker diaphragm includes a diaphragm main body made from a resin, and a metallic plate adhered to a major acoustic surface of the diaphragm main body adjacent a voice coil bobbin. The voice coil bobbin is attached to the diaphragm man body.

Abstract: A system and method for the reduction of noise radiated by a vibrating structure at a given frequency are disclosed. In systems of the invention, a radiation-cancelling device that acts like a resiliently supported mass with a significant sound radiating area is attached to the exterior surface of the structure to be quieted. Radiation from such a device, when constructed so that the motion of the vibrating structure provides the driving frequency for oscillation of the spring-mass system in the radiation-cancelling device and so that the natural frequency of the spring-mass system in the radiation-cancelling device is lower than the vibration frequency of the vibrating structure cancels the sound radiating from the (preferably) considerably larger vibrating surface to which it is attached. If appropriate, more than one radiation-cancelling device may be attached to a given vibrating structure in a system according to the invention.

Abstract: A method for creating a horizontal lifeline between a pair of end anchorages. The method includes providing a section of line having a modulus of elasticity, providing an energy absorbing shock absorber having a deployment load, connecting the section of line and the shock absorber to one another, between the end anchorages, and tuning the section of line by tensioning the section of line to a load that is approximately equal to the deployment load.

Abstract: An improved sport climbing wall is disclosed where the climber's path up and down the wall is restricted to a well defined zone via a tether connecting the climber's harness to a trolley which is, in turn, guided along a track located behind the surface of the wall. This guide serves to control the motion of the climber so as to allow architectural improvements in the design of climbing gymnasiums while enhancing the safety of the climber. Specifically, the guide track makes it possible to build walls at steeper angles, and to provide viewing galleries in greater proximity to the climber than was heretofore safely possible using existing methods of descent control. The improved climbing wall also enhances the safety of the climber by reducing the extent of swinging and falling common to conventional climbing wall rope control methods.

Abstract: A ladder pad device is used to add comfort in carrying a ladder. The ladder pad device has a plurality of side faces, a top face connected to the plurality of side faces, a bottom face connected to a plurality of side faces and attachment means covering a majority of one of the side faces to attach the ladder pad device to the ladder.

Abstract: Oil is pumped from a tank (10) to points of service in the hydraulic roll control system of a papermaking machine, wherein the oil is pumped at least at one low pressure level such as is required for the lubrication of the roll bearings and/or drive gearbox and at least at one high pressure level such as is required for the pressure-loaded zones of a roll. The oil is filtered and if necessary cooled and the return circulation of oil is passed back to the tank (10). The oil is pumped from the tank (10) into a single low-pressure circuit by a pump or pumps (11a, 11b), with a capacity to meet overall demand of fluid flows delivered to the points of service. Supply lines form the circuit to desired points of service are passed through stages to stepwise elevate the line pressure to a desired high-pressure level.

Abstract: A method and system for compensating vibrations in an elevator car, which elevator car is guided on at least one guide rail, the vibrations being detected by at least one sensor at a source of disturbance by at least another sensor at an affected point on the elevator car. Both detected vibrations are interpreted by a control to drive a compensating mass on the elevator car to neutralize the vibrations at the affected point by a compensating force of opposite sign and equal amount.

Abstract: Elevator landing door structure, comprising a door sill (1, 5) fixed to the lower edge of a landing door opening, an overhead supporter (2, 9) and at least one door panel (3) movably mounted on the overhead supporter. Furthermore, the door structure comprises vertical frames (4, 6) fixed to the door sill (1, 5) on either side of the door opening, the overhead supporter being attached to said vertical frames. The vertical frames (4, 6) are fastened by their upper parts via junctures that are rigid in the horizontal plane but capable of yielding in the vertical direction.

Abstract: The invention provides a compensation weight for an elevator system, in the form of an extended cable. The compensation weight comprises at least one carrying organ, at least one weighted element, wherein the weighted element contains a mixture of plastic material and at least one of a pulverized metal salt and a pulverized metal chalcogenide with a density about or greater than 2.3 g/cm3, and an extended, flexible sheath. According to another aspect, the invention provides a compensation weight for an elevator system, in the form of a flat cable. It comprises one or more weighted elements, one or more lengthily extended carrying organ, a flexible sheath, and a plurality of hollow spaces encased by said sheath for the reception of the one or more weighted elements and the one or more lengthily extended carrying organ. The at least one carrying organ and at least one weighted element are designed to be separately and respectively in different hollow spaces encased by the sheath.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the thickness of at least one friction partner of a vehicle friction brake, especially the brake linings of a vehicle braking system; for each braking action, the actuating time, the applied braking pressure, the relative speed between the brake lining and the moving brake element, as well as the prevailing temperature in this region, being taken into account in a wear model in such a manner, that the wear determined by the wear model is subtracted from a starting thickness of the friction partners, in particular, the brake linings, and each wheel of the vehicle being monitored individually. A preferred polynomial formulation is specified for the wear model. In the brake lining, at least one wear stamp can also be provided, upon reaching which the current, existing brake lining thickness and/or the polynomial formulation may be appropriately corrected.

Abstract: A protective screen for a road vehicle brake disc includes at least one elastic holding organ (27; 30) intended to be compressed in an axial gap between a pivot support (11) and a bearing module (13), present after direct clamping of the bearing module (13) onto the pivot support (11).

Abstract: A cellular component with cell walls aligned to be loaded in compression by an impact force applied to an impact surface of the absorber from which the cell walls extend laterally, wherein the cells walls are formed from multiple strips of material spaced apart across the impact surface but orientated so that adjacent sides of the walls abut and are joined at spaced regions along the length of the strips. The physical characteristics of the absorber can be varied to vary the impact absorbency longitudinally and/or laterally of the strips. The thickness of a cell wall can be varied either along one length of a strip and/or from one strip to another. The density or material of a cell wall can be varied. The depth of a cell may be adjusted by changing the width of a strip along a strip or from one strip to another. The cross-sectional area of a cell may be varied to give the cell a particular impact absorbency. The length of a joint between strips may also be varied.

Abstract: In a friction plate formed by fixing a plurality of friction material segments on a core plate, an edge portion opposed to a mating member of an end portion of the friction material segment extends from an inner periphery side to an outer periphery side and has a cross-sectional shape in an axial direction formed of a curved face.

Abstract: A hydraulic actuation system for an automated transmission system including, a hydraulic clutch actuator (22) for controlling engagement of a clutch (14), a gear engagement actuator (114,115) for controlling engagement of a gear, said gear engagement actuator (114,115) being in the form of a double acting ram having first and second working chambers (118,119) acting on opposite sides of a piston (116,117), a main control valve (120), the main control valve (120) selectively connecting the clutch actuator (22) and/or the gear engagement actuator (114,115) to an accumulator (275) or to a reservoir (278); a gear engagement control valve (144,146) selectively connecting the first and second working chambers (118,119) of the gear engagement actuator (114,115) to the main control valve (120) or to the reservoir (278); an electrically driven pump (223) being provided to charge the accumulator, the pressure of fluid supplied by the pump being controlled by variation of-the current driving the pump (223).

Abstract: A bi-directional clutch comprises an outer ring, an inner ring and a roller. The roller is retained by a retainer and is positioned between the outer ring and the inner ring. The outer ring has a cam surface, so that the roller forms a wedge that contacts the outer ring and the inner ring.

Abstract: A magnet type fan clutch apparatus is formed of an electromagnetic clutch mounted on one driving shaft, and a magnet coupling operatively connected to the electromagnetic clutch. The magnetic coupling includes a permanent magnet rotary body to which a fan is fixed, and a disc having a conductor or a hysteresis member opposed to the permanent magnet rotary body with a narrow clearance left therebetween; and formed so that the permanent magnet rotary body and disc are rotated together or relatively owing to an attraction working between the permanent magnet and conductor. The magnetic coupling is formed so as to be ON/OFF controlled by the electromagnetic clutch, and a seal structure is provided between the disc and permanent magnet rotary body.

Abstract: A torsion damping mechanism with a torsion damper with an input side and an output side, where the input side and the output side are connected elastically to each other by spring-type stored energy elements for rotation in common auxiliary mass which can rotate coaxially to the torsion damping mechanism is connected frictionally to the torsion damping mechanism by way of a friction area, where the frictional connection between the torsion damping mechanism and the auxiliary mass has a predetermined frictional moment. When this moment is exceeded during the occurrence of peaks in the torque being applied to the torsion damping mechanism, the auxiliary mass can slip or slips.

Abstract: An escalator system includes an endless conveyor belt having an outer flexible layer adapted to receive an object to be conveyed on a surface thereof, an intermediate flexible layer provided with internal reinforcement members extending transversely relative to the belt and arranged spaced in a moving direction of the belt, the intermediate flexible layer having a surface held in tight contact with another surface of the outer flexible layer, and an inner flexible layer provided with internal longitudinal members extending in the moving direction of the belt. The inner flexible layer has one surface held in tight contact with a transversely central part of the other surface of the intermediate flexible layer, a pair of pulleys arranged respectively at a conveyance starting point and a conveyance terminating point, the conveyor belt being wound around the pulleys.

Abstract: All equipments for successive various processes for works are divided into a plurality of blocks to form production lines in which equipments in each production line are coupled with conveyers. These production lines are coupled to an automatic depot with a carriage system. This keeps the rate of operation of production lines high, so that useless increase in cost for equipments can be prevented. Moreover, this production system allows a production line or an equipment to be easily added in accordance with variation in the production rate or the type of products.

Abstract: Assembly for supporting and retaining sheets of glass, particularly in a machine for machining the sheets of glass; the assembly possesses a support structure, a plurality of suckers carried by the support structure to hold the sheet of glass in an unambiguous reference position on a horizontal plane and, for each sucker, a corresponding actuator for vertically displacing the suckers between a raised position and a lowered position.

Abstract: A conveyor system includes a diverter positioned between an upstream conveyor and several downstream conveyors and splits or switches a procession of objects conveyed by the upstream conveyor to one of the downstream conveyors where the downstream conveyors are provided with a plurality of sensors along their lengths that detect the presence or absence of objects on the downstream conveyors at different positions along their lengths and supply signals to the diverter to control the diverter to switch between the downstream conveyors to direct the objects conveyed by the upstream conveyor to the one of the downstream conveyors having fewer objects being conveyed by the conveyor and also controls the number of objects delivered by the diverter to the downstream conveyors.

Abstract: A mechanism for diverting articles from a first conveying path to a second conveying path comprises a drive chain arrangement comprising chain loops having projecting members over part of their periphery, so that as loops rotate an article is raised by the projecting members and conveyed in the direction of the second path. The projecting members comprise rollers arranged between two chains. The rollers may be arranged to roll on respective guide rails so that an article is conveyed into the second conveying path in an accelerated manner.

Abstract: An electronic component feeding apparatus which conveys electronic components in a ranging condition and feeds a foremost electronic component to a component taking-out position. This apparatus includes a component conveying passage, a shutter for opening and closing a component outlet port of the component passage, a component stopper including an air suction path which leads to the component outlet port, a shutter for opening and closing the component outlet port, an air suction unit having an air suction port, an air tube for communicating an air suction force from the air suction port to the air suction path, and a lever mechanism for operating the shutter and the air suction unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of putting articles into a queue and apparatus enabling he method to be implemented. According to the invention, apparatus for putting articles into a queue comprises a plurality of parallel transfer conveyors which are suitable, together or separately, for transferring an article from the outlet of an inlet conveyor to the inlet of an outlet conveyor, between which and in line with which the transfer conveyors extend, and which includes a camera for observing articles on the inlet conveyor and means for deriving article outline and identity data from images taken by the camera, and means for selectively actuating the transfer conveyors as a function of said outline and identity data.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for singulating individual logs from groups of logs for linear or transverse processing. The present invention discloses a log singulator having a fully rotatable lifter arm member, i.e., 360 degrees rotatable, which is used to singulate logs from groups of logs. The rotatable axle of the lifter arm may be located above the upstream “V” of the log cradle member. Furthermore, the lifter arm of the present invention will positively push the logs over the top point of the log cradle because it is rounded at the top point, thereby allowing the tip of lifter arm to remain in contact with the log. Lifter arms with 1 to 4 lifter arm tips are disclosed.

Abstract: In order to prevent deformations, cracks and breakages of thin-walled ceramic honeycomb shaped bodies upon conveying them, a system for conveying such ceramic shaped bodies and cradles used for the system are provided.

Abstract: A conveyor/elevator web is provided and comprises transverse bars attached to rubber traction belts, wherein the transverse bars have a plurality of spaced outwardly extending fingers or projections in order to provide a means of attachment of either a flexible conveyor sheet and/or of the above rubber traction belts. Also at least some of the outwardly extending fingers or projections of the transverse bars provide a means of entrainment of the crop or material being conveyed/elevated.

Abstract: Conveyor slat bottom flanges (78, 80) are positioned vertically between side portions of upper and lower clamp members (52, 54). The upper clamp member (52) is within the conveyor slat (70) and its side portions are above the conveyor slat flanges (78, 80). The lower clamp member (54) is welded or otherwise secured to a transverse drive beam (56). Its side portions are below the conveyor slat bottom flanges (78, 80). Bolts (164) project upwardly through openings in the transverse drive beam (56) and the lower clamp member (54) and thread into threaded openings (160) in the upper clamp member (52). Or, bolts (170) extend downwardly from the upper clamp part (52) through openings in the lower clamp part (54) and openings in the drive beam (56), to nuts (170) that are below the drive beam (56). Tightening of the bolts (170) causes the conveyor slat bottom flanges (78, 80) to be clamped between the two clamp members (52, 54).