Abstract: An article convertible from an eyeglass retainer to multiple independent jewelry articles has three strands that can be linked together to form a single continuous strand with optical couplers at each end for mounting to the temple arms of conventional eyeglasses. The strands can be uncoupled to form various jewelry items, such as a necklace, bracelet and dangling glass extensions. The strands are made of a plurality of decorative jewelry elements, such as beads, bars charms and other adornments linked together end to end. Bayonet type connections between the strands and decorative accessories coupled thereto make for quick and easy conversion from eyeglass retainer to jewelry items.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing optical glasses and coloured glasses with the aid of a fluid phase sintering process from a basic material encompassing at least SiO2 powder as well as additives for reducing the temperature of the fluid phase sintering and/or melting process encompassing the following steps:

Abstract: Removable coatings for protecting glass sheets and, in particular, for protecting LCD glass sheets during cutting, grinding, shipping, and/or storage are provided. The coatings comprise one or more polysaccharides, with the preferred polysaccharides being starches composed of a mixture of amylose and amylopectin molecules. The coatings can be removed from the glass sheets using water solutions, e.g., a mild detergent solution, in combination with, for example, ultrasonic cleaning and/or brush cleaning. After removal, the glass sheets have substantially the same surface characteristics and chemistry as untreated sheets and also have particle/contamination levels equivalent to those of control sheets held in a clean environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for bending a glass sheet includes a final hearth bed. This final hearth bed has a top surface that is upwardly convexly curved along a plane perpendicular to an axis of the glass sheet. The top surface has an upstream end, a downstream end that is at a level lower than that of the upstream end, and an intermediate point defined therebetween. The top surface has (a) a first section that extends from the upstream end to the intermediate point and that is parallel with the axis or upwardly inclined relative to the axis and (b) a second section that extends from the intermediate point to the downstream end and that is downwardly inclined relative to the axis. The final hearth bed has a bottom surface that is along the first direction or inclined downwardly relative to the first direction.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the pH of a strengthening melt for use in strengthening glass substrates, e.g., glass disk substrates for use in data storage devices. A non-particle-forming acid is added to the strengthening melt to lower the pH of the strengthening melt to ≦8. The acid is added while the strengthening melt is in a molten state and selected to avoid particle formation. Nitric acid, for example, is non-particle-forming with respect to nitrate based strengthening melts such as potassium nitrate and/or sodium nitrate. A base, e.g., sodium hydroxide, may be added if the pH of the strengthening melt falls below 5. Strengthening melts are subject to pH shift that can cause glass substrates strengthened therein to etch, creating pits on the substrate surface. Glass disk substrates treated in the pH adjusted strengthening melt are essentially free from such pits, as well as contamination caused by particle formation.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a glass substrate for magnetic disks, according to which circumferential direction texture can be formed without bringing about a drop in anisotropy, thus enabling coating with a magnetic recording layer having a large magnetic coercivity. In a texturing step, a tape is used while a diamond slurry is fed onto at least one main surface of a glass substrate member that has been processed into a substantially circular shape, thus forming a linear texture in a circumferential direction on the at least one main surface. In a chemical strengthening step, the mechanical strength of the glass substrate member is chemically strengthened to a level required of the glass substrate for magnetic disks. The texturing step is carried out after the chemical strengthening step.

Abstract: A molten glass delivery system for use in producing sheet glass by a fusion process is provided. The delivery system includes a first conduit (9) which surrounds a portion of a second conduit (19) with a free surface (21) of molten glass (31) being formed between the two conduits. The first (9) and second (19) conduits are positioned with respect to one another so that the spatial relationship between the exit end (20) of the second conduit (19) and the free surface (21) results in neither substantial numbers of devitrification defects (27, 29) nor substantial numbers of blister defects (35) in finished sheets of devitrification sensitive glass, e.g., high silica LCD glass.

Abstract: A drive has a link which connects via a bearing to a shaft which supports an insert carrier. To lubricate the bearing oil is dropped onto an elongated reservoir in the top surface of a slide rail secured to the insert carrier and the oil flows by gravity through the rail and insert carrier to the shaft and then through the shaft to the surface of the shaft where it is supported by a bearing.

Abstract: A mold open and close mechanism for an I.S. machine is provided which separates the drive including the motor and the housing. The drive portion is releasably connected to the housing so that the drive can be easily removed for repair or replacement.

Abstract: A mold support mechanism for an I.S. machine has a carrier that is releasably connected to the shaft on which the drive links of a drive are rotatably supported.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a highly uniform low cost production worthy solution for manufacturing low propagation loss optical waveguides on a substrate. The method comprises depositing an optical core using a high-density plasma deposition process. The method is particularly advantageous in forming high contrast refractive index optical cores, such as SiOxNy, with drastically reduced propagation loss. In one embodiment the high-density plasma deposition process is an HDP-CVD process. In another embodiment the high-density plasma deposition process is an HDP-ECR process. In one embodiment, a method of forming an optical waveguide comprises forming at least one optical core on an undercladding layer of a substrate using a high-density plasma deposition process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for characterizing an optical preform. To achieve this, the present invention provides a three-dimensional map of the refractive-index distribution within a boule or an optical preform. The three-dimensional map of the refractive-index distribution allows device manufacturers to better predict the performance of the optical device. The three-dimensional map also allows device manufacturers to determine the best orientation of the preform during device extraction.

Abstract: The invention relates to inducing a refractive index change in the glass substrate of a polymer coated optical device by using a high numeric aperture lens to focus a femtosecond laser beam through the polymeric coating to the substrate without damaging the polymeric coating.

Abstract: An optical fiber is formed by performing vapor phase deposition of SiO2 on the outside of a glass rod comprising a core section and a first cladding section and drawing a glass preform which formed by a second cladding section. Also, a single mode optical fiber is manufactured so that the ratio of the diameter D of the first cladding section and the diameter d of the core section is in a range of 4.0 to 4.8, and OH concentration is 0.1 ppm or less. Also, an optical fiber is manufactured so that a value of D/d>4.8, and the OH concentration is 0.1 ppm or less. It is thereby possible to maintain an initial loss in the 1380 nm wavelength range even if hydrogen diffusion occurs.

Abstract: A precision yarn (14) delivery system for the delivery of yarn from a yarn supply to a yarn utilising point, comprising a temporary yarn store (22) intermediate the supply and the utilisation point in which the yarn (14) is held under low tension and is fed from the store as required by the utilisation point.

Abstract: A porthole window includes a circular base section being a viewing glass having a substantially planar inner surface and a border region, and a rigid plastic side-wall section of the bowl tapering in a direction of the base section. The viewing glass, over an entire border region of the base section, is curved in a direction of the side-wall section such that the border region of the base section forms a rounded glass shoulder. On the outer border of the glass shoulder, the viewing glass has an annular connecting section running obliquely in relation to the inner surface of the base section and, at its head end, firmly engages with the inner end of the side-wall section.

Abstract: A dynamic balancer for an automatic washer includes an annular hollow first chamber. A first fluid is held within the first chamber and only partly fills the first chamber. An annular hollow second chamber is disposed adjacent to the first chamber and includes a plurality of objects disposed therein which are movable along the chamber. A second fluid is also held in the second chamber and, in combination with the solid bodies, only partly fills the second chamber. The first fluid in the first chamber produces a first balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The movable objects within the second chamber produce a second balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer. The second fluid held in the second chamber also produces a third balancing characteristic of the dynamic balancer.

Abstract: An improved tunnel washer apparatus (20) is disclosed that includes a “ratio metric” water reuse system that features four water loops. The water loops include fresh water (24), reuse water (51), rinse water (49), and treated water (50). The tunnel washer (20) has five stages that include wet out (13), first wash zone (14), second wash zone (15), main rinse zone (16), and fine rinse/finishing zone (17). The water loops are designed to minimize the consumption of fresh water by blending the appropriate quantity of the four types of water. The blending formulation may vary based on the type of goods (for example linen) in the tunnel stage and the dynamic quality of each type of water.

Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed, which washes laundry by mechanisms of vibration or/and pumping, thereby improving washing performance, as well as preventing the laundry from being damaged while reducing consumption of washing water. The washing machine includes an outer tub for storage of washing water, a washing tub mounted in the outer tub, an impeller rotatably fitted in a lower part of an inside of the washing tub for pumping the washing water in a space between the washing tub and the outer tub, a washing plate up and down movably fitted inside of the washing tub, a driving motor under the outer tub, and a power transmission means connected to the driving motor for transmitting a rotation power of the driving motor to the impeller with a reduced speed, and transmitting a rotation power of the driving motor to the washing plate with the rotation power converted into up and down direction power.

Abstract: A sealing sleeve seals joints in household appliances, especially the joints between the suds container and the front wall of the housing or the upper part of the suds container and the top frame in washing machines, and can be secured to the appliance by a substantially annular clamping element. The clamping element can be molded into the interior of the section (which can be a beading) of the sealing sleeve to be secured.

Abstract: A bag 10 has a security wire netting 12 that is closed by tightening a draw line 14 and locking the draw line taut. When the netting is not in use, the netting 12, due to its configuration, can be readily folded up and placed or held around a top periphery of the bag. This enables the bag to be more conveniently used for simple storage of articles when no security is required.

Abstract: A reversible spring loaded lock slide assembly for use in locking a door latch is provided. The assembly includes a spring loaded slide case. A lock slide is in sliding engagement with the spring loaded slide case and has a first and second cavity. The lock slide has a contact member at one end and is capable of being placed in two orientations. A spring biases the lock slide relative to the spring loaded slide case.

Abstract: A wheel includes spokes attaching a rim to a hub. An assembly attaches a frame to the hub. A device is secured to the frame and has an intermediate portion that is capable of being used to encircle a fixed object and being disposed through the spokes preventing rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A method for preparing a granular fertilizer composition that includes reacting a phosphoric acid stream with ammonia in a pipe cross reactor to form a molten slurry, and discharging the molten slurry into a granulator to form the granular fertilizer composition. The phosphoric acid stream includes greater than 0.6 wt. % magnesium oxide, based upon the total weight of the reactant stream.

Abstract: A gas barrier synthetic resin container 10 has an opening portion 12 defined by a flange 12A, a body portion 14 having the opening portion 12, and a bottom portion 16 for closing the end of the body portion 14. The container 10 is a wide mouth container having the minimum inside diameter Dmin of the opening portion 12 larger than the maximum inside diameter Dmax of the body portion. Alternatively, the container 10 may be a wide mouth container having the minimum inside diameter Dmin of the opening portion 12 smaller than the maximum inside diameter Dmax of the body portion, the difference between the diameters being equal to or less than 20 mm. A diamond-like carbon film 18 is formed on an outer wall of the body portion 14 and bottom portion 16 of the container 10. After the container 10 has been filled with contents, a metal cover 20 and the flange 12A are double-seamed onto the container to provide improved gas barrier properties to the entire container.

Abstract: A machine for hemming a sheet metal assembly is disclosed in which the sheet metal assembly includes an inner sheet metal panel and an outer sheet metal panel. The outer panel also has an outer lip which lies in a plane transverse with respect to the plane of the inner panel from a bend line in the outer panel. The inner panel also has an outer edge spaced inwardly a few millimeters from the bend line of the outer panel. The apparatus includes a base and a nest adapted to receive and support the sheet metal assembly, and this nest is movably mounted relative to the base. A final hem tool mounted to the base performs a final hem operation. This final hem tool has a generally planar section overlying the outer edge of the inner panel and a portion of the lip following a prehem operation. The final hemming tool also includes a second curvilinear section adjacent the first planar section and this second curvilinear section overlies the remainder of the lip and extends to the bend line.

Abstract: In a method of forming a protruded shaft on a metal base for an electronic memory device, the metal base is pressed down with a pressing tool from upper face side of the metal base placed on a die. The die is provided with a hole having a predetermined inner diameter and the wall material of the metal base is moved into the hole of the die to form a protruded shaft having a hollow part inside and the tip end closed.

Abstract: The manufacture of seamless tubes in which the process includes providing an assembly having a metal tube blank, and an elongate metal core of shape memory effect material which is surrounded and contacted by the tube blank with a minimal gap. The assembly is elongated by mechanical working thereof at an elevated temperature until the tube blank has been converted into a tube of desired dimensions. After the elongation step, the core is subjected to a treatment which results in the core being in a stretched condition throughout its length, and does not substantially stretch the tube. The core is removed from the tube, and subsequently subjected to drawing passes over a nondeformable mandrel thereby refining the precision of diametric and wall dimensions with improved ID and OD surface quality. There is also decoring and reinserting to improve final dimensions which results in the ability to fabricate smaller, longer tubes.

Abstract: A sheath liquid supplying apparatus includes a syringe including a piston and a cylinder slidably accommodating the piston and a stepping motor for causing the piston to slide in the cylinder, wherein the cylinder has an injection/suction hole of a sheath liquid positioned at a distal end thereof and a gas introducing hole positioned at a side wall thereof for introducing gas into the cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reciprocating abrasion tester capable of conducting an abrasion test that exhibits small variations in evaluation even when conducted with respect to an automobile windshield glass using a wiper blade so as to conform to the actual abrasion conditions. This tester includes: a motor; reciprocating abrasion devices connected to the motor, and a loading member for applying load to the sliding member. Each of the reciprocating abrasion devices includes a crank, a reciprocating arm, and a sliding member for causing abrasion of a sample surface. Reciprocation cycles of the reciprocating abrasion devices differ from each other in phase.

Abstract: A gas detection apparatus incorporating a gas sensor element and a vehicle automatic ventilation system including the apparatus in which a sensor output value S(n) is obtained, and a base value B(n) is calculated by use of Expression (1): B(n)=B(n−1)+k1[S(n)−B(n−1)]−k2[S(n)−S(n−1)] in the case where S(n)≧B(n−1), or by use of Expression (2): B(n)=S(n) in the case where S(n)<B(n−1), followed by calculation of a difference value D(n); i.e., S(n)−B(n). When the difference value exceeds a predetermined concentration threshold, a high-concentration signal is generated to close a flap. After that, the base value B(n) is calculated by use of Expression (5): B(n)=B(n−1)+k3[S(n)−B(n−1)]−k4[S(n)−S(n−1)]. When the difference value becomes smaller than a predetermined concentration threshold, a low-concentration signal is generated to open the flap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the extractive triboelecric measurement of dust and aerosols. A partial gas stream is removed from the main stream, optionally conditioned and drawn through the triboelectric measuring chamber (5) by suction, with a variable or constant temperature, at a variable or constant speed and with an abradant rotational movement. Sensors (16) are arranged in said measuring chamber (5) in such a way that they are electrically insulated. The triboelectric effect begins when the gas stream that is loaded with dust particles and aerosols passes through the triboelectric measuring chamber (5), preferably in a cyclonic manner, moving rotationally, abradantly on the sensors (16). The triboelectric measuring signals are derived therefrom and supplied for processing. Since gaseous components cannot be measured according to the triboelectric measuring principal, the temperature is controlled intermittently at two temperatures in the chamber.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for testing the compliance of stents and stented grafts, including pre-testing them in a pre-tester tube prior to accelerated fatigue testing. The pre-tester tube is a simulated human vessel that may be made of animal tissue having approximately the same size as the human target vessel. The pre-test involves pressurizing the pre-tester tube at various normal and abnormal physiologic pulsed pressures with the stent or stented graft in place. By measuring the expansion of the pre-tester tube, the proper expansion rate of the stent or stented graft is determined. Those data are then used in a feedback loop to control the amount of expansion of a synthetic tester tube in the accelerated fatigue tests. The tester regulates the pressure in the tester tube to attain the proper expansion magnitude during the test. The animal tissue may be porcine tissue, in particular a porcine aorta to simulate the human abdominal aorta. Any side branches of the porcine aorta are tied off.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for pneumatic length measurement comprising a pre-nozzle and a measurement nozzle through which the medium used for the measurement is directed onto an impact plate, a first pressure sensor arranged in front of the pre-nozzle, a second pressure sensor arranged between pre-nozzle and measurement nozzle, means for the determination of the distance of the impact plate from the measurement nozzle from the change of the pressure between pre-nozzle and measurement nozzle taking account of the pressure measured by the first pressure sensor and means for the calibration of the apparatus in a given measurement range, wherein, in order to ease the calibration, the calibration means operate with a calibration function which is constructed on the assumption of constancy of the outflow number of the pre-nozzle and of the outflow number of the measurement nozzle.

Abstract: Laminates are tested for the presence of small holes. For example, when a laminate is moving through a processing machine in a direction along a length of the laminate, a vacuum is applied to a surface of the laminate and the surface of the laminate is inspected to detect liquid that has penetrated from another surface of the laminate through small holes to the inspected surface.

Abstract: A method of detecting perforations in a portion of a substantially electrically non-conducting package (1) which contains an electrically conducting material, the method comprising the steps of: (a) immersing the portion (2) of the package to be tested in an electrolyte solution (3); (b) contacting a substantial amount of non-immersed package surface with an electrical conductor (5); (c) electrically connecting a first terminal of an AC electrical power source (6) to the electrical conductor and a second terminal to the electrolyte solution and including a resistor (7) in electrical connection either between the first terminal and the electrical conductor or between the second terminal and the electrolyte solution; (d) measuring voltage reduction across the resistor or measuring current flow and comparing it with a threshold value such that if the voltage reduction or current exceeds the threshold value, perforation of the tested portion of the package is indicated.

Abstract: A leak detection method and apparatus is characterized by the production of analog signals representative of the fluid inlet flow and fluid outlet flow of a closed or open system. The signals are compared, and a difference signal is generated which is a function of changes in the flows. This signal is processed to provide an indication of a leak within the system. By processing the analog signals, more accurate measurement of fluid differential, and thus fluid leakage, is obtained.

Abstract: A mobile device for controlled generation and introduction of a detectable gaseous substance into conduits for detecting unsealed opening location and a method for using same. The device is formed and includes a means for air introduction into a container in which a detectable gaseous substance is generated or introduced, and a gas delivery device, such as a flexible hose, for delivering the mixture of air and detectable gaseous substance to the conduit to be tested for leaks.

Abstract: A vapor leak detection method and system is provided. The detection method comprises: sealing an ullage; purging fuel vapors of the sealed ullage into an air intake system for a predetermined period so that a negative pressure is formed in the ullage; and determining if the ullage has a leak, based on changes of the negative pressure in the ullage. The system includes a pressure sensor for detecting pressure in the ullage of a fuel tank; a canister that collects volatile fuel vapors from the ullage that were generated by the vaporization of liquid fuel; a purge control solenoid valve for directing fuel vapors into an air intake system; a canister close valve for selectively venting the ullage to atmosphere; and an engine control unit implementing the method.

Abstract: A method for locating an internal transfer leak in a fuel cell stack by applying a substantially constant gas pressure difference between a first fluid stream passage and a second fluid stream passage, wherein gas pressure in the second fluid stream passage is higher than gas pressure in the first fluid stream passage. A test gas is supplied to the second fluid stream passage and a test liquid is supplied to the first fluid stream passage. A parameter indicative of flow rate of the test gas exiting the first fluid stream passage is measured as the test liquid fills the first fluid stream passage. An apparatus for locating an internal transfer leak in a fuel cell stack is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simply and economically detecting leaks in a isolation valve disposed in an on-line fluid transport system having at least an upstream pipe and a downstream pipe is provided, the apparatus comprising a isolation valve connected between the upstream pipe and downstream pipe for isolating fluid flow through the transport system; wherein the isolation valve includes at least one upstream seal, one downstream seal, and an inner cavity effectively isolated from the fluid flow by the seals.

Abstract: A recuperator core has a plurality of passages sealingly formed therein. In use, a fluid passes through a respective one of the plurality of passages under pressure. The recuperator core must be tested to determine an operational efficiency or leakage within the respective plurality of passages. A pair of sealing mechanisms are positioned at a respective one a pair of ends of the respective one of the plurality of passages. A pressure or a vacuum is pulled across the respective ones of plurality of passages and a rate of leakage or decay rate is monitored to define an operational recuperator core and a failed recuperator core.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting particles are provided. In one embodiment, capillary electrophoresis is used to separate particles that may be detected by methods including, for example, laser induced fluorescence. The systems and methods are useful for separating and evaluating individual particles including, for example, subcellular particles.

Abstract: In an operating liquid feed fuel cell system, fuel concentration in the fuel stream can be calculated as a function of the observed current, the temperature of the fuel stream entering the fuel cell stack and the temperature of the fuel cell stack itself, thereby eliminating the need for a separate sensor. Typically, methanol will be used as the fuel and the liquid feed fuel cell system will thus be a direct methanol fuel cell system.

Abstract: The invention is in a method of analyzing the water of an industrial water system wherein an analytical device is used to measure some parameter capable of being measured in the water of said industrial water system, the improvement involving using a water movement device that is capable of moving a sample of water into the sample chamber of said analytical device and is also capable of moving the same sample of water back out of said analytical device in a manner such that the filters present in the piping of said industrial water system are back flushed out every time the water movement device moves a sample of water in and out of said analytical device. Optionally an air sparge is used to enhance the cleaning of the filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring sensor (1) for measuring positive and negative elongations on cylindrical or profiled bodies (6). The measuring sensor (1) consists of more than two parts and is essentially annular and has at least one tensioning element (7, 15). Two segments (2, 3) that can be tensioned are provided with a recess on the longitudinal center on the internal contour (22), the recess being disposed opposite the direction of tensioning (S) and accommodating a protruding elastic element (8) with a measuring element (10). The recesses can be pressed non-positively onto the surface of the body (6). The segments (2, 3) of the multi-part measuring sensor (1) that are diagonally opposite can be tensioned with their both ends by means of exchangeable and/or adjustable lateral guide members (4, 5, 26, 38) for the body to be measured (6).

Abstract: A force scanning probe microscope (FSPM) and associated method of making force measurements on a sample includes a piezoelectric scanner having a surface that supports the sample so as to move the sample in three orthogonal directions. The FSPM also includes a displacement sensor that measures movement of the sample in a direction orthogonal to the surface and generates a corresponding position signal so as to provide closed loop position feedback. In addition, a probe is fixed relative to the piezoelectric scanner, while a deflection detection apparatus is employed to sense a deflection of the probe. The FSPM also includes a controller that generates a scanner drive signal based on the position signal, and is adapted to operate according to a user-defined input that can change a force curve measurement parameter during data acquisition.

Abstract: A failure determination system and method for an internal combustion engine and an engine control unit are provided which are capable of properly determining a failure of a variable valve mechanism for inactivating a valve system associated with at least one of cylinders during a predetermined operation of the engine, by discriminating a misfire caused by the failure of the mechanism from a normal misfire. Fuel injection valves inject fuel for each cylinder and oxygen concentration of exhaust gases is detected. A misfire condition is detected on a cylinder-by-cylinder basis. Fuel injection to a misfiring cylinder is stopped. A failure of the mechanism is determined, when a parameter based on the oxygen concentration detection indicates a richer value of an actual air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gases than a predetermined reference value does, under a condition of the fuel injection being stopped.

Abstract: A device (20) is used for measuring the injection quantity of injection nozzles (30). It includes a measuring chamber (22) to which the injection nozzle (30) can be coupled. In addition, a detection device is provided, which detects a state change of the testing fluid (60) in the measuring chamber (22) due to an injection by the injection nozzle (30). In order to be able to measure the injection quantity without wear and in a highly precise manner, the invention provides that the detection device has a capacitor, whose one electrode is comprised of an electrically conductive fluid (62), which is at least partially contained in a volume connected to the measuring chamber (22). The processing unit (58) is connected to the capacitor in such a way that it can detect a change in its capacitance, which is produced by a movement of the electrically conductive fluid (62).

Abstract: Provided herein is a non-contact type rotational position sensor which is allowed to achieve intensification of parts, miniaturization, simplification of assembly, and higher accuracy. A rotor (a permanent magnet) is mounted on a rotational shaft. A Hall IC is interposed between an upper stator and a lower stator which are magnetic plates. The Hall IC is sensitive to magnetic flux density which varies according to a rotational position of the rotor. In a housing incorporating the rotor and the Hall IC is provided integrally a connector provided with an external connection terminal. Conductors for connecting external connection terminals and input/output terminals of the Hall IC are embedded into the housing by insert-molding. One ends of conductors are exposed at a fixed position where the input/output terminals are present. The terminals of the Hall IC are guided by a guide and joined to the one ends of conductors.