Abstract: A two-piece cable tie is provided that can be more readily assembled and achieves a low insertion force while maintaining desired strap retention force. The cable tie includes a metal locking device that is bent at a predetermined bend angle and then precisely located within a locking device receiving cavity. The cable tie includes a strap including a first end and a free end and a locking head secured to the first end of the strap along a strap attachment axis. The locking head includes a strap accepting channel in the head that has a strap entry end and a strap exit end on opposite ends of a strap accepting channel axis. The strap accepting channel divides the locking head into a first part and a second part, with the first part being secured to the first end of the strap and the second part including metal locking device receiving cavity adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end of the locking head and an extending wall located between the receiving cavity and the strap accepting channel.

Abstract: Cable tie and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises continuously forming a length of strap material using a rotary extrusion process, the strap material having laterally-extending teeth disposed along its entire length. The continuous length of strap material is then cut into individual straps of desired length, with the ends of each strap being shaped to desired profiles. A transverse hole may also be formed in the strap proximate to its front end. A front portion comprising a head is then insert-molded around the front end of the strap and, if present, the transverse hole in the strap. The head is provided with a transverse channel through which the tail end of the strap may be inserted and a locking tang lockably engageable with the teeth once inserted therepast.

Abstract: A zipper (10) for application to a film or web using cross-web techniques comprises two interengageable elements (12, 14), each having engageable hooks (20, 22), and each having an upstanding post (24) at the margin of the fastener which is engageable with a heel (28) at the opposing margin of the other element, with the respective posts (24) and heels (28) being complementarily angled (26) at their respective contact surfaces. This enables the closure more easily to resist pressure without distortion.

Abstract: The present invention is a simple kit for removal and insertion of valve stems for tubeless tires while the tire remains mounted on the rim.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for attaching vehicle doors to a body such that the doors are attachable without further adjustment. A net body coordinate system is established for a welded vehicle frame, and upper and lower locating slots are pierced in hinge pillars of the vehicle frame relative to the net body coordinate system. An offline fixture is provided for setting upper and lower door hinges cross-car and forming a locating nubbin in the hinges relative to a door. The door is attached to the vehicle frame by engaging the locating nubbins in the door hinges with the locating slots in the vehicle hinge pillar.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making a contoured muntin bar. A supply of sheet material having a finished surface on at least one side in the form of a coiled ribbon is unwound and fed along a strip path of travel to a punch station. At the punch station a ribbon punching mechanism punches the ribbon at a precisely predetermined locations along the ribbon to form one of a plurality notch patterns that define a portion of a contoured muntin bar. Downstream along the travel path from the punch station the ribbon is fed through a forming station having a succession of forming rolls that define a succession of forming roll nips to bend the ribbon and form a generally closed cross-sectional tube. The rolls form a number of bending stages to produce a muntin bar tube having a contoured shape with raised sides to provide an attractive appearance to a muntin grid.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for the assembly of body components to an automotive body that has undergone a progressive series of framing and welding steps so as to produce a structurally rigid body frame, termed a body-in-white. More specifically, this invention relates to creating a new net locating scheme (X-Y-Z coordinate system) for a body-in-white to direct associated tooling to create net attachment features on said rigid body frame so that components may be attached to said automotive body at a net location eliminating the need for any slip plane attachment techniques.

Abstract: A sintered powder metal (P/M) component has an integrally formed tapered boss surrounding its bolt hole which extends into counterbores in a component to which it is assembled and produces plastic conformance between the boss and the counterbore when the boss is seated in the counterbore. The P/M component can then be removed from the other component and reassembled to it, with the boss fitting perfectly back into the bore with the plastically deformed surfaces fitting back together precisely to determine the relative positioning of the two components. The boss is tapered, a moat may surround it, and the boss may be provided with axial splines and/or be oblong in the axial direction. Bosses such as these may be applied to two components in general, at least one of which is powder metal, such as a main bearing cap, a sensor ring for measuring the timing of an internal combustion engine and a connecting rod bearing cap.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for winding electrical coils and testing them, including heat bonding of resinous coating of the windings. Both the heat bonding and testing occur in the same apparatus and the testing takes place before the heat bonding so that if the winding is not satisfactory, it can be repaired rather than scraped.

Abstract: The present invention is a dry type transformer having a plurality of winding disks wound in a first direction alternating with a plurality of winding disks wound in a reverse direction. The winding disks are connected by alternating Start to Start, and Finish to Finish connections. One set of the winding disks are dished to shorten the distance for the connections.

Abstract: A method for shaping an ABS of a magnetic head slider includes a step of holding at least one row bar with a plurality of aligned thin-film magnetic head elements by adhering a first surface of the at least one row bar to an adhesive or UV tape capable of passing a laser beam there through, the first surface being opposite to an ABS of the at least one row bar, a step of shaping the ABS of the at least one row bar in a convex shape by radiating a laser beam to the first surface of the at least one row bar through the adhesive or UV tape, a step of cutting the at least one row bar into individual magnetic head sliders, and a step of then, removing the magnetic head sliders from the adhesive or UV tape after weakening adhesion properties of the adhesive or UV tape.

Abstract: A beveled writing pole includes a top portion, a beveled portion, and a throat portion. The top portion has an end that defines a writing pole tip. The beveled portion adjoins the top portion and has a bevel that extends from the writing pole tip and increases a thickness of the writing pole proximate the pole tip. The throat portion is formed of the top and beveled portions and has tapered sides that extend from the writing pole tip and increase a width of the writing pole proximate the writing pole tip. A method of forming the beveled writing pole is also presented.

Abstract: A racetrack shaped high temperature superconducting (HTS) coil is fabricated by layer winding HTS tape under tension on a precision coil form with a binder such as pre-preg filament-ply interlayer insulation. The coil form includes a racetrack shaped bobbin, two side plates and a series of blocks that define the outside surface of the coil. The outside surface of the winding is over-wrapped with a copper foil bonded to heat exchanger tubing. The coil is baked in the coil form to cure the epoxy then released from the coil form. The resulting coil structure is a strong winding composite built to close tolerance dimensions.

Abstract: A variable resistance device comprises a resistive member having a resistive resilient material. A first conductor is configured to be electrically coupled with the resistive member at a first contact location over a first contact area. A second conductor is configured to be electrically coupled with the resistance member at a second contact location over a second contact area. The first contact location and second contact location are spaced from one another by a distance. The resistance between the first conductor at the first contact location and the second conductor at the second contact location is equal to the sum of a straight resistance component and a parallel path resistance component. At least one of the first location, the second location, the first contact area, and the second contact area is changed to produce a change in resistance between the first conductor and the second conductor.

Abstract: Method of making Li-intercalateable electrodes for a lithium-ion battery by applying a first film onto a first face of an electrically conductive grid, which film comprises a plurality of Li-intercalateable particles dispersed throughout a mixture of a polymeric binder and a plasticizer for the binder. Thereafter, a film-forming slurry having the same composition as the first film, plus a solvent therefor, is applied to a second face of the grid opposing the first face so as to provide a second film and such that the solvent in the slurry dissolves at least a portion of the first film and promotes solvent bonding of the films with the grid embedded therein. A polymeric backing film defining a separator is used as a manufacturing process aid, thereby eliminating the step of using a carrier film onto which the electrodes are fabricated and stripping off the carrier and discarding the same.

Abstract: Method of making Li-intercalateable electrodes for a lithium-ion battery by applying a first film onto a first face of an electrically conductive grid, which film comprises a plurality of Li-intercalateable particles dispersed throughout a mixture of a polymeric binder and a plasticizer for the binder. Thereafter, a film-forming slurry having the same composition as the first film, plus a solvent therefor, is applied to a second face of the grid opposing the first face so as to provide a second film and such that the solvent in the slurry dissolves at least a portion of the first film and promotes solvent bonding of the films with the grid embedded therein. A polymeric backing film treated with plasma and defining a separator is used as a manufacturing process aid, thereby eliminating the step of using a carrier film onto which the electrodes are fabricated and stripping off the carrier and discarding the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved machine for the automatic tension of belts for the furniture industry. The machine at issue is capable of automatically feeding a plurality of belts (4) to fasten to the frames (2) used to produce seats or backrests of armchairs, sofas or similar, and which is equipped with means (9) suited to strain the belts, once these have been fastened by an end to the frame, all with the same force.

Abstract: A multilayer printed circuit board comprises core substrates, each having conductor patterns. The core substrates are laminated such that the conductor patterns of adjacent core substrates face each other. At least one insulating layer is provided between the core substrates to insulate the conductor patterns from each other. At least one connection lies between the core substrates, the connection connecting the conductor patterns with each other. The connection comprises an alloy comprising a first metal having a melting point below the heat resistant temperature of the core substrates and a second metal having a melting point above the heat resistant temperature. The connection is formed by thermal compression bonding of a bump of the first metal formed on a conductor pattern of one of the adjacent core substrates to a bump of the second metal formed on a conductor pattern of the other core substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pair of electrodes comprises fabricating a first electrode with a substantially flat surface and placing a sacrificial layer over a surface of the first electrode, wherein the sacrificial layer comprises a first material. A second material is placed over the sacrificial layer, wherein the second material comprises a material that is suitable for use as a second electrode. The sacrificial layer is removed with an etchant, wherein the etchant chemically reacts with the first material, and further wherein a region between the first electrode and the second electrode comprises a gap that is a distance of 50 nanometers or less, preferably 5 nanometers or less. Alternatively, the sacrificial layer is removed by cooling the sandwich with liquid nitrogen, or alternatively still, the sacrificial layer is removed by heating the sacrificial layer, thereby evaporating the sacrificial layer.

Abstract: A method of production of a circuit board able to prevent peeling of a conductive layer during polishing of the conductive layer including the steps of forming at least holes in one surface of a substrate; forming a plating power supply layer on the one surface of the substrate, the other surface, the sides, and inner surfaces of the holes; forming a metal layer formed on the one surface of the substrate, the other surface, and the sides and burying the holes by electroplating through the plating power supply layer; and polishing the metal layer to form interconnect patterns comprised of the metal layer buried in the holes.

Abstract: In a half-fitting prevention connector (31) of the invention, a fitting detection member (60) is moved to a proper-fitting detecting position in a female connector (40) before connection terminals are automatically inserted by an automatic terminal inserting machine. As a result of this movement, a rear end of the fitting detection member (60) substantially coincides with a rear end surface of the housing of the female connector (40), so that the connection terminals can be automatically inserted into terminal accommodating chambers (40a) by the automatic terminal inserting machine.

Abstract: A micromechanical structure is described which is disposed on a base body and requires protection from environmental influences by a covering body. Furthermore, electrical contacts are necessary for establishing contacts for the micromechanical structure. By skillfully carrying out a sawing-into operation and a sawing-through operation, it is possible to expose the electrical contact.

Abstract: Optimized tip performance for turbine airfoils is obtained through a sequenced manufacturing process. The turbine airfoils are assembled into the dovetail slots of a turbine disk. The tips of the turbine airfoils assembled in the turbine disk are then measured to determine the turbine airfoils that do not have adequate tip clearance. The tips of those turbine airfoils that do not have adequate tip clearance are then machined to obtain adequate tip clearance. Once all the turbine airfoils have adequate tip clearance, environmental coatings and/or thermal barrier coatings are applied to the blade tips.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a hollow stabilizer, a pipe compressing step of compressing an electroseamed pipe in a temperature range of a hot state or a warm state so as to make a rate of a thickness with respect to an outer diameter between 18 and 35% is performed, and a forming step of forming the compressed electroseamed pipe in a stabilizer shape in a cold state is executed. Next, a step of applying a heat treatment to a half-finished stabilizer is performed, a shot peening step of impacting a shot on the half-finished stabilizer is performed, and a step of coating the half-finished stabilizer is performed.

Abstract: A method and cutting tool for producing a hole or a recess in a workpiece which includes flat or curved sheets of fiber-reinforced composite material, metal or combinations thereof. The cutting tool has a shaft with a longitudinal axis and an axial cutting surface and at least one cutting edge disposed on the axial cutting surface and extending radially from the longitudinal axis with a gap between the radial inner extent of the cutting edge and the longitudinal axis. The method of use includes rotating the cutting tool about its longitudinal axis and also translating the cutting tool during rotation.

Abstract: When connecting two elements that are moveable with respect to one another, some amount of clearance, i.e., spacing between the elements, is included to minimize friction between the elements. The present invention is directed to setting the clearance within a desired range, regardless of manufacturing tolerances of the two elements. In particular, the present invention is directed to power cutting tools wherein it is necessary to set the clearance between one or more reciprocating blades and a blade support member.

Abstract: A vibrator motor has a stationary piece and a moving piece hinged at one end. The moving piece does not generate substantial internal spring forces under the influence of an electromagnetic field, because it does not have a tail bracket. Other parts of conventional motors are also eliminated, so the motor is easier and less expensive to manufacture. In addition, the motor can be assembled and tuned before installation, which increases the ability to automate assembly.

Abstract: A scissor half of a hand-held pair of scissors comprises a blade portion and a handle portion having a handle lug. The inner circumference of the handle lug is provided with a handle insert which is made from another material than the handle portion. The handle insert is made of plastic material and is permanently and seamlessly injection molded to the handle lug. Thus, a handle insert is obtained that is fixed permanently to the handle lug and is secured against rotation therein.

Abstract: A tool for cutting/crimping a workpiece, such as a cable, includes an automatic rapid blade advance such that a blade on a movable jaw of the tool advances toward cutting the cable every time the handles of the tool are closed. The automatic rapid blade advance also advances the blade on the movable jaw toward cutting the cable every time the handles of the tool are opened up until the blade on the movable jaw first encounters a resistive force from the cable. The tool also includes an automatic blade return such that the blade on the movable jaw will automatically return to its original position after the blade has cut through or crimped the cable.

Abstract: A mowing head includes a case, which is detachably attached to a rotary shaft located at a distal end of a manipulating rod of a mower, and a weed cutting tool, which is attached to the case. The bottom portion of the case is formed of resin. A protecting member is arranged in the bottom portion and insert molded using a material having an anti-wear resistance characteristic that is superior to that of the resin.

Abstract: A control system is provided for improving the maneuverability of a handheld tool such as a knife. The apparatus of the present invention includes a control knob disposed upon the shaft or blade and spaced apart from the handle to create a finger gap. The methods of the present invention include grasping the control knob and/or grasping the finger gap while loosely cradling the tool handle. Another method includes grasping the handle and extending one or more digits of the hand beyond the hilt to grasp the control knob and/or the finger gap, while maintaining a grip on the handle. The control knob and the finger gap work together with the tool handle and the user's hand to provide improved maneuverability of the handheld tool.

Abstract: An electric jigsaw (1) includes a main housing (2) containing a gear housing (10), a reciprocating rod (11) vertically projecting from within the gear housing, a saw blade (13) coupled to the rod via a coupling ring (12), and a transparent synthetic resin guard (14) provided at the lower front end of the main housing and the gear housing (10). The transparent guard includes a vertical optical path therethrough and is attached to the gear housing in such a manner as to be horizontally rotatable between a protective position for covering the coupling ring and an open position for exposing the coupling ring. Additionally included in the jigsaw is an insulating cover (15) assembled to the gear housing (10) within the main housing (2) and a downward oriented light-emitting diode (19) disposed at the bottom end of the insulating cover (15) directly above the transparent guard (14) when the guard is in its protective position.

Abstract: Reciprocating power tools may include a rotary member or crank disk (12) that is rotatably driven by a motor (M). The rotary member (12) may be operable to selectively rotate in a first direction or a second direction. A revolving member or connection (crank) pin (14) may be coupled to the rotary member (12) and have a longitudinal axis that is parallel to, but displaced from, the rotational axis of the rotary member. Preferably, the revolving member (14) revolves or orbits about the rotational axis of the rotary member when the rotary member (12) rotates. Further, the revolving member (14) is preferably movable relative to the rotary member (12) so as to change the distance between the revolving member (14) and the rotational axis of the rotary member (12). A motion conversion mechanism (13, 17) may convert the revolving movement of the revolving member (14) into linear reciprocating movement of a working tool (B).

Abstract: The invention involves a marked plate for a rotational angle sensor element for rotating structural parts, with many angle marks provided preferably oriented radially to the rotational axis and preferably arranged in the form of a collar arranged concentrically to the rotational axis and with at least one reference mark, which is formed by an angle mark that deviates in its modulating properties and thus is integrated in the collar of the angle marks. An angle sensor element system for rotating structural parts includes a marked plate that can be coupled to the rotating structural part and that merely has a collar of angle marks with integrated reference marks and a fixed scanning unit for it, including at least one transmitter of electromagnetic radiation and at least one receiver for the radiation modulated by the marked plate, as well as mechanisms for connection to an evaluation unit.

Abstract: A table system with angular position control means is disclosed in which an object supported on a table can be moved accurately over a tiny angle in circular direction to any desired position. The table is supported on a bed for rotation through a crossed-roller bearing. Position control means gets the table to turn over a tiny angle through an arm plate fastened to the table. A nut and screw set, when driven by a motor, causes a linear motion that is in line with a tangent of the table, and the linear motion is translated into a circular motion to turn the table in any circular direction by virtue of a combination of a first linear motion guide unit interposed between the bed and a carriage to control the linear motion in the tangential direction, a second bearing means interposed between the carriage and a turret means, and a second linear motion guide unit to control a linear motion in the direction that looks towards the center of the table.

Abstract: An apparatus used to align door jambs and like structures. A base member comprises a substantially longitudinal section through which a channel is formed in the top surface thereof, one end extending into a first jamb spreader. A first extension member is slidably coupled within the channel of the base member, the extended end of the extension member depending into a second jamb spreader. A second extension member is slidably coupled within the channel of the base member opposite the first extension member, the end opposing the second jamb spreader depending into a third jamb spreader. The jamb spreader of the first and second extension members include horizontal and vertical leveling members. By positioning the opposed jamb spreaders against the opposed door jambs or surfaces, the alignment of the door jambs and door frame may be determined to be in square and plumb alignment.

Abstract: A spotting device for use in pipe fitting and construction trades includes a generally housing having a beam emitting end and an opposing coupling end. The housing is defined in part by a central longitudinal axis passing through the beam emitting end and the coupling end. A visible light beam emitting means is located within the housing for selected emission of a visible light beam from the beam emitting end of the housing. The emission of the visible light beam is provided such that the light beam projects from the beam emitting end concentrically with the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A dual chalk line marker device having two chalk line spools that are adjustably movable with respect to the housing or base. The spools are adjustable in order to vary the separation width between the chalk lines so that different widths of joist or roofing shingle can be properly marked for disposition upon a work surface.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment is a method, system and storage medium for generating a tool kit for a coordinate measurement system. The system includes a user interface and a processor for receiving a request from the user interface to generate an executable tool kit, presenting a basic tool selection list for the tool kit to the user interface, receiving a basic tool selection from the basic tool selection list and generating the tool kit. The system also includes a coordinate measurement system that executes the tool kit.

Abstract: A sensing device is attached to a living subject that includes a first sensors for distinguishing lying, sitting, and standing positions. In another embodiment, sensor data is stored in a storage device as a function of time. Multiple points or multiple intervals of the time dependent data are used to direct a feedback mechanism to provide information or instruction in response to the time dependent output indicating too little activity, too much time with a joint not being moved beyond a specified range of motion, too many motions beyond a specified range of motion, or repetitive activity that can cause repetitive stress injury.

Abstract: A device for supporting checking heads or sensors, to be coupled to vehicle wheel rims, presents a central member having on one side the support for the head or sensor and comprising, on the opposite side, self-centering means carrying elements for engaging structural parts of the wheel rim which lie on a circumference coaxial therewith, and means for operating said self-centering means.

Abstract: A self-centering device for supporting heads for checking the attitude of motor vehicle wheels, comprising two parallel cylindrical bars (3) between which there is positioned a parallel rod (6) having two opposite-handed threaded portions with which two sliders (5) are coupled and are arranged to slide along said bars with movement towards and away from each other, said sliders each being provided with a pair of clamps (12) arranged to engage the wheel rim of the wheel to be tested, each individual clamp being connected to the respective slider by way of means (14) which enable its distance from the slider to be adjusted.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the relative attitude of a work in a surface texture measuring instrument for measuring the work having a feature region includes a measurement step of performing measurement of the feature region along an X-axis direction after positioning a detector in a Y-axis direction and the X-axis direction, a determination step of repeating the measurement which is performed while changing the position in the X-axis direction, and a step of adjusting the attitude of the work on the basis of the amount of relative attitude correction. Therefore, the direction of the feature region in the work is adjusted so as to be parallel to the Y axis.

Abstract: A device, system, and method system for manually arranging products on a display shelf without requiring additional shelf width. The product containers, such as jars, cans, and bottles, may be pulled forward toward the front of the display shelf by pulling a front member which is attached to two slide rails which fit into the vacant spaces near the bottom of rounded container sides. In an alternate embodiment, a base is provided to elevate the containers, and the slide rails slide underneath the container. The slide rails are attached to a rear member which engages the rear of the last product container in the row, and pushes the containers forward as the front member is pulled away from the display shelf. The device may be a wire frame which may include side covers of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A tool and method for installing siding panels in overlapped relation. The tool comprises a clamp and lip arrangement for clamping and supporting a panel on a previously installed panel, a handle extending from the clamp, a first gauge for setting the overlap between successive panels, a second gauge for marking or drilling nail installation locations, and an arrangement for changing the amount of overlap between successive panels. In use, one or more of the tools are clamped along the bottom edge of a panel being installed and the tool supported by the lip on the upper edge of the previously installed board, enabling the installer to temporarily tack the new panel in place. The tool(s) can then be removed from the new piece by twisting and pulling down on the handle portion. The second gauge is used to mark/drill the nail installation locations, prior to or after tacking.

Abstract: Precision measuring apparatus like Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are very susceptible to deformations due to temperature variations and gradients. In a known CCM such variations are counteracted by providing parts of the apparatus with an insulating PUR layer. According to the invention the metrology frame 2 of the measuring apparatus is provided with a heat shield 12, 15 which includes an inner layer 12, having a comparatively high heat resistance, and an outer layer (14) which has a comparatively low heat resistance. Temperature gradients causing deformations of the metrology frame 2 are thus effectively reduced, whereas homogeneous temperature variations can be easily compensated for by means of software correction. Moreover, the shield acts as a low-pass filter which reduces the temperature disturbances due to short-term heat inputs.

Abstract: A measuring system for the recording of angular or position values, wherein the scale includes a measurement track with absolute encoding, and which is scanned by a sensor is provided.

Abstract: An antler scoring system for enabling efficient and accurate measurement of antlers. The antler scoring system includes a housing, a wheel member rotatably attached to the housing for measuring lengths and diameters, a central processing unit within the housing in communication with the wheel member for calculating measurements and a final score, a keypad for entering in manual measurements, and a ruler extendably positioned within. The user first utilizes the wheel member to measure the length of the main beams, each tine length, and the circumference between each tine. The user then utilizes the ruler to measure the inside spread between the main beams which is entered into the keypad. The central processing unit combines the total measurements to generate a final score based upon one or more antler scoring systems such as BOONE & CROCKET, SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL, and BUCKMASTERS TROPHY RECORDS.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for drying semiconductor wafers by using an IPA drying apparatus. The present invention uses a vapor generator to generate an IPA vapor. The IPA vapor is generated and saved in a closed surrounding and then transferred in a porous hollow plate in the dryer tank by using a quartz pipe. The IPA vapor is diffused evenly from the porous hollow plate. Furthermore, the present invention increases the safety of the process and can easily control the input amount of the IPA vapor.

Abstract: A shoe ventilation apparatus (10) comprises a insert (12) fitting over the sole (L) of a shoe (S). An arch (A) extending upwardly from the sole, together with the insert defines a first air chamber (A1) at the heel (H) of the shoe, and a second air chamber (A2) at the toe (T) thereof. Air passages (28) in the heel of the shoe provide air to the first air chamber when the person wearing the shoe transfers their weight onto their toes. Air is expelled from the second air chamber through outlets (44) to ventilate the person's foot as the person transfers their weight from their toes to their heel. At this time, the person's weight presses down on the rear portion of the insert, compressing the first air chamber and forcing air from the first air chamber into the second air chamber. The circulated air is then vented from the shoe. A second embodiment of the invention comprises a booty (70) which is inserted in the shoe for circulating air through the shoe.