Abstract: A transmission gear with a dog clutch gear in which the dog clutch gear has clutch teeth formed on an outer circumferential surface of a ring part and tapered inversely so that the tooth thickness of each tooth decreases gradually from a chamfer portion at a tip end toward a base end portion thereof, and the dog clutch gear is integrally fitted onto a boss portion of the transmission gear which portion is coaxially and integrally formed on a side surface of the transmission gear, characterized in that a flange is provided on the ring part to be located on the side corresponding to the base end portion of the clutch teeth, and plurality of surfaces between the ring part and the transmission gear is performed by welding.

Abstract: A clutch gear having a boss part with a spline which is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the boss part formed on an axial end surface of the clutch gear having jaw clutch teeth formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof, in which the boss part, with the spline formed on outer peripheral surface thereof, is formed integrally and coaxially with the clutch gear having the jaw clutch teeth formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof by forging, the diameter of the boss part is shorter than that of the clutch gear, and an end part of an effective portion of the spline comes to at least an end surface of the clutch gear.

Abstract: A sliding collar has claw internal toothing and teeth projecting from at least one of the end surfaces. The individual teeth have lateral surfaces configured as lateral surfaces of a cone segment or as lateral surfaces of a cone segment and one or more truncated-cone segments. The novel geometry of the lateral surfaces which extend outward from the root circle results in both manufacturing technology and functional advantages over sliding collars with known tooth geometries.

Abstract: A bicycle hub dynamo comprises a hub spindle adapted to be mounted to a frame of the bicycle; a hub body disposed around the hub spindle, wherein the hub body has a pair of axially spaced hub flanges; a plurality of bearings disposed between the hub body and the hub spindle for rotatably supporting the hub body relative to the hub spindle; and a generator disposed between the hub body and the hub spindle, wherein the generator generates electricity in response to rotation of the hub body relative to the hub spindle. A freewheel is disposed on a first side of the hub body, wherein the freewheel is adapted to mount a plurality of sprockets.

Abstract: A shift lock device for a shift lever of an automatic transmission, wherein the manipulation or non-manipulation of a brake pedal by a driver is received in the form of an electrical signal to prompt a solenoid actuator to rotate a single rotating cam and to perform a P range shift lock function and a shift lock function from the N range to the R range in a simple structure, such that the conventional cumbersome mounting operation of a shift cable can be eliminated and a simple manipulation of a brake pedal enables a smooth and secured release of the shift lock, thereby improving the convenience of a vehicle.

Abstract: A currency and coupon acceptor particularly adapted for the gaming industry is presented. A validator is provided within a housing and is adapted for determining the authenticity and associated value of paper currencies and coupons tendered thereto. A stacker is received within the housing for receiving and maintaining currencies and coupons determined to be valid. A tray of blank coupons is also provided in association with a printer that generates coupons for dispensing from the acceptor. The validator verifies that the printing of the coupons has been accurately undertaken and, if so, the coupons are dispensed by the acceptor and, if not, the coupons are voided by the printer and passed to the stacker. The invention contemplates various configurations in which the tray of blank coupons may be positioned beneath the validator, above the validator, or pivotally behind the stacker.

Abstract: A method of measuring a characteristic of a container in a coin handling apparatus which involves generating a data set from an acoustic pulse reflected by the container and analysing the data set. The analysis includes comparing the data set to one or more stored data sets. This is used to determine the height of a coin stack in a coin tube and/or to identify the coin tube.

Abstract: A snack dispenser comprises tiers stacked to resemble a wedding cake. Each tier includes a trough divided into transparent slots into which a snack may be placed. The troughs are mounted on a rotatable carousel having a transparent front shell with transparent locked doors therein. The doors are unlocked by a door control mechanism when coins of proper monetary value are inserted into a coin box. The coin box accepts and learns the value of different types of coins, or accepts personal identification numbers. Opening the door blocks the rotation of the carousel, blocks the opening of other doors, and resets the credit of the coins inserted. When closed, the door locks all doors until additional coins are inserted. Servicing the dispenser includes removal of the front shell, removal of empty tiers, and replacement of replenished tiers. All segments can be removed and collapsed into a flat position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a work carrier changeover device for machine tools, with a work carrier transfer device for moving the work carrier (16) between a machining station (15) and a tooling station (21). The work carrier transfer device has a coupling element (25) rotatable around a vertical axis and two opposing coupling points (26, 27) for the coupling of work carriers (16). The coupling element (25) is pivotably mounted at free end section of a swivel arm (24) capable of swivelling around a vertical axis.

Abstract: A tilting mechanism comprising an article-supporting member, such as a tray or a conveyor belt for a sorter for transporting and sorting various articles is disclosed. The article-supporting member may be held tilted about two parallel axes each being fixed with respect to the tilting part or the stationary part and being movable along a predetermined path with respect to the other part. Further is disclosed a sorter comprising article-supporting members arranged on tilting mechanisms to tilt the members when passing curves and during induction of articles from the side of the sorter so as to prevent articles form sliding off the members and thus enable the sorter to operate at much higher conveying speeds than known sorters.

Abstract: Disclosed is a manufacturing system comprising a plurality of cell conveyers being supplied with a variety of pallets and products through an input section thereof, on which the products are firstly assembled; a main conveyer whereto the firstly assembled products are conveyed from said cell conveyers in a state that the firstly assembled products are loaded on the pallet, on which the products are finally assembled; and a return conveyer for returning the pallets to the input section of the cell conveyers after assembly process of the product is completed on the main conveyer. The pallets are supplied into the input section of the cell conveyers and then returned to the input section of the cell conveyers through the main conveyer and the return conveyer. The variety of products are firstly assembled on the cell conveyers respectively and then conveyed to the main conveyer to be finally assembled. The variety of products are output through an output section of the main conveyer.

Abstract: A storage and conveyor system is provided that can store tools, parts and other miscellaneous items of interest. The storage system includes a carousel that is mounted to a base so as to have at least one degree of freedom with respect to the base. The carousel further includes a plurality of carriers for holding the items of interest and is arranged to selectively and recirculatively rotate the carriers about a closed loop track system such that the carriers may be selectively transitioned to advance a select one of the carriers to a desired location. Rotation of the carriers may occur independently of the movement of the carousel relative to the base.

Abstract: A support for a conveyor belt is provided. The support has a series of frames that may be installed beneath the underside of the conveyor belt to support the underside of the belt in a trough-shaped arrangement. Each frame supports a guide element, such as a roller, slider bar or bearing block, that permits the belt to ride over the frames. The frames may be installed beneath the belt and removed from beneath the belt from one side of the conveyor belt. Installation and removal of the components require minimal side clearance beneath the belt. As a result, the support may be installed and removed with minimal interference from adjacent structures or fixtures beneath the belt.

Abstract: A deformed conveying belt (20) comprises a resin moulding (22) fixed on a conveying belt (21). Said resin moulding (22) comprises a body (22a) being welded, etc. onto the conveying belt (21) and a contacting part (22b) being made of a resin of which hardness is greater than that of the body (22a) and being combined with the surface of the body (22a) to contact an article. When the resin moulding (22) of this deformed conveying belt (20) is subjected to bending forces, as the body (22a) is formed of a resin of low hardness and has high flexibility, the resin moulding (22) will be prevented from being damaged by deformation. When the resin moulding (22b) is formed of a resin of which hardness is higher than that of the body (22a) and has high wear resistance, the resin moulding (22) will be prevented from being damaged by wear.

Abstract: A playback apparatus is provided, which comprises a switch device (200) that gives the user good feeling of operating. A tape-shaped switch (500) is provided on a base part (410), extending along the circumference of the base part (410). A ring-shaped rotational drive section (450) opposes the tape-shaped switch (500) and can move to and from the base part (410). A plurality of second rollers (440), each having a roller part (444) made of rubber or the like, are rotatably mounted on the rotational drive section (450). A flange (313) continuously extending outward from the disc-shaped table plate (311) of a jog table unit (310) is mounted on the rotational drive section (450). When the user rotates the jog table unit (310), the rotation-detecting section (470) provided on the base part (410) detects the rotation of the unit (310).

Abstract: A cam-operated timer for a household appliance includes a motor having a stator plate and a rotor mounted for rotation in the stator plate. The geartrain comprises meshing gears positioned on both opposite sides of the stator plate and mounted directly to the stator, for providing a gear reduction of the rotation of the motor.

Abstract: A switch device and a method of manufacture are provided that includes providing two substrates. The two substrates collectively include a fluid conductor switch device structure and a trench surrounding the fluid conductor switch device structure. An inner seal material is deposed on one of the substrates and an outer seal material is deposited in the trench. The substrates are joined to one another using the inner seal material and a peripheral hermetic seal is formed between the substrates using the outer seal material.

Abstract: A non-conventional electrical circuit breaker with multiple cut-off threshold points, governed by built-in feed-back sensing circuits, which manipulates the tripping threshold values by sensing different requirements of maximum draw of current depending on the required circuit conditions and states of the application.

Abstract: An electrical switch (100) includes an insulative housing (4) having four stationary contacts (5) retained therein, a movable contact plate (3), an actuator (2), and a top cover (1). The movable contact plate is made of a conductive material and has four electrically conductive arms (34) bending slightly downwardly therefrom. The movable contact plate is positioned in the insulative housing and the actuator is slidably positioned within the housing above the contact plate. The top cover attaches to a top of the housing, securely retaining the contact plate and the actuator within the housing. When the actuator is pressed inward into the housing, it forces the contact plate to move downwardly and the conductive arms electrically connect to the stationary contacts.

Abstract: Closed apparatus and processes by which carbon feedstock, is composed of a mixture of non-coking coal fines and another carbonaceous material, such as waste coke fines are disclosed. The coal and coke fines are mixed together and may be formed into solid pieces. The mixture alone or as solid pieces is fired through pyrolyzation into solid pieces of coke, with solid and gaseous by-products of pyrolyzation being recycled for use within the coke-producing closed system, thereby reducing or eliminating release of undesirable substances to the environment. A char-forming binder may or may not be added to the carbon mixture prior to pyrolyzation.

Abstract: A distillation and recycling treatment device is disclosed.

Abstract: A carboxylic acid molecule (R COOH) is subjected to an electric field in a micro-reactor (11). The molecule decarboxyles to form a radical (R•). Two radicals (R•) can dimerise to form the product (R-R). It is believed that the reaction occurs away from the electrodes used to apply the electric field (but may also occur at the electrode surfaces).

Abstract: Exhaust gas emitted from a diesel engine flows through a ceramic soot filter in which particles contained in the exhaust are deposited and oxidized to regenerate the filter. The filter is regenerated by non-thermal, electric surface creeping discharge on filter surfaces covered with particles. In addition, nitrogen oxides may be reduced by selective catalytic reduction. The system is designed to ensure operation reliability and environmental compatibility.

Abstract: A method of depositing a film on a substrate disposed in a substrate processing chamber. In one embodiment the method includes depositing a first portion of the film to at partially fill a gap formed between to adjacent features formed on the substrate. The first portion of film is deposited using a high density plasma formed from a first gaseous mixture flown into the process chamber. The film deposition process is then stopped before or shortly after the entry of the gap pinches off and the film is etched to widen entry to the gap using a two step etching process that includes a first physical etch step and a subsequent chemical etch step. The physical etch step sputter etches the first portion of film by forming a plasma from a sputtering agent introduced into the processing chamber and biasing the plasma towards the substrate. After the physical etching step, the film is chemically etched by forming a plasma from a reactive etchant gas introduced into the processing chamber.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides an electro-chemical deposition system that is designed with a flexible architecture that is expandable to accommodate future designs rules and gap fill requirements and provides satisfactory throughput to meet the demands of other processing systems. The electro-chemical deposition system generally comprises a mainframe having a mainframe wafer transfer robot, a loading station disposed in connection with the mainframe, a rapid thermal anneal chamber disposed adjacent the loading station, one or more processing cells disposed in connection with the mainframe, and an electrolyte supply fluidly connected to the one or more electrical processing cells. One aspect of the invention provides a post electrochemical deposition treatment, such as a rapid thermal anneal treatment, for enhancing deposition results.

Abstract: A method of forming a sputtering target assembly and the sputtering target assembly made therefrom are described. The method includes bonding a sputtering target to a backing plate at a low temperature. Also described is a method of forming a sputtering target assembly such that a gap is formed between the sputtering target and the backing plate. Also described is a method of forming a sputtering target assembly providing a mechanism to prevent unintended sputtering into the backing plate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a precious metal sputtering target having a columnar crystallographic microstructure such that crystals are grown in a direction normal to the sputtering surface in order to solve conventional problems. The high-purity sputtering target of the present invention prevents chipping of a minute cluster mass that occurs in a sputtering target produced through casting or powder metallurgy; produces thin film of excellent quality; and has considerably reduced internal defects.

Abstract: A biomedical ion sensitive sensor for sensing an ion concentration of a biomedicine sample includes an insulation layer formed on a substrate having a source region and a drain region. A gate oxide layer formed on the surface of the source region, the drain region, and the insulation layer. A chemical membrane layer is formed on the gate oxide layer. A concave ion sensitive portion is formed at an area of the surface of the chemical membrane layer defined between the source region and the drain region, and a rough surface is further formed on the ion sensitive portion. The ion sensitive film is made of Si3N4, SiO2, Al2O3, Ta2O5, SnO2, ZrO2, or HfO2. A plurality of biomedical ion sensitive semiconductor sensors are communicated with reactant micro-fluid channels to form a biomedical ion sensitive semiconductor sensor array.

Abstract: Electrolytic solution which contains sulfuric acid and is stored in an electrolytic solution storage 2 of a case 3 is caused to be retained in an electrolytic solution retainer 25. A reference electrode 18 and a counter electrode 19 are printed on the underside of the electrolytic solution retainer 25. The reference electrode 18, the counter electrode 19, and the electrolytic solution retainer 25 are thus formed into a single component, with the reference electrode 18 and the counter electrode 19 being formed simultaneously. Electrode pins 32,33,34 are brought into contact with the reference electrode 18, the counter electrode 19, and a detection electrode 17. The electrode pins 32,33,34 are made of tantalum. A contact portion 32b,33b,34b and a lead portion 32a,33a,34a of each electrode pin 32,33,34 are formed as a seamless, integral body.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented that facilitate electrophoresis of prior-cast, hydratable separation media, usefully immobilized pH gradient (IPG) strips. The method exploits the swelling of prior-cast, hydratable separation media upon rehydration to help lodge the media in an enclosing member that permits spaced electrical communication with the enclosed separation media. The electrical communication permits a voltage gradient to be established in the enclosed separation medium sufficient to effect separation of analytes therein. Cassettes, buffer cores, electrophoresis systems and kits are presented for effecting the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for fraction collection for capillary electrophoresis. In one example, the system includes a capillary configured to electrophoretically separate biological fractions into separated biological fractions, and further configured to discharge the separated biological fractions from a capillary end; a flow cell surrounding the capillary end, wherein the flow cell is configured to collect the separated biological fractions discharged from the capillary end into a collecting vessel; an irradiator configured to irradiate a light beam onto the capillary at a detection point, wherein the light beam causes emitted light from the capillary; and a detector configured to detect the emitted light.

Abstract: The invention is a method of performing electrophoresis that increases sample throughput and increases the efficiency and speed of the analysis of polynucleotides by electrophoresis. The method is performed by loading and running multiple sequential samples on each capillary gel without flushing or replacing the gel between samples.

Abstract: A gel mold for electrophoresis is constructed by binding a front film and a rear film onto the opposing faces of a frame of U-shape or four-sided shape. Said front film, rear film, and frame bend to the same direction with the same degree of curvature to form a curved chamber wherein an electrophoresis gel is prepared. There are a first opening on the top of said chamber and a second opening(s) on the bottom of said chamber for conducting electricity. Said gel mold is structurally stable due to the curved structure and is more efficient in heat dissipation due to the thin film, resulting in shorter run time, less waste, and better resolution.

Abstract: The invention aims to achieve effective recovery of metals from process solutions and effluents by means of pulsating cathode currents, preferably with coupled anodic processes.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a wiring substrate having via conductors. The method includes the steps of providing a substrate having via holes which open at a surface of the substrate, and completely immersing the substrate, together with an electrode, into an electroplating solution in such a manner that the substrate extends vertically. Bubbles are generated in the solution at a position below the substrate such that the generated bubbles rise along the surface of the substrate, from a lower end to an upper end thereof, while striking the surface. Electric current is caused to flow between the electrode and the substrate to thereby form via conductors in the via holes.

Abstract: In order to make plating thickness uniform in a metal plating apparatus, a metal plating apparatus capable of performing metal plating to a uniform thickness is provided by aligning lines of electric force uniformly and in parallel by disposing a pair of conductive perforated plates 20a and 20b, which are electrically connected to each other, between plating metals 16 immersed in a plating solution and an object 18 to be plated.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a personal digital assistant (PDA) that contains an upper housing and a lower housing, includes forming a first portion and a second portion of the upper housing through plastic injection molding at one time, and forming at least one positioning stud on an inner side of the upper housing through plastic injection molding. The first portion can be electroplated, the second portion cannot be electroplated, and the positioning stud contains a surface that can be electroplated. The method further includes electroplating the upper housing so as to form an electrically conductive layer on the first portion and the surface of the positioning stud.

Abstract: After bubbles adsorbed to a substrate are removed by rotating the substrate in a plating solution at a higher speed or after the wettability of the surface of the substrate to be plated is improved before the substrate is immersed in the plating solution, the substrate is rotated in the plating solution at a lower speed so that a plating process is performed with respect to the substrate.

Abstract: An improved process for applying a coating to an untreated ferrous metal substrate is disclosed. The substrate does not need to be phosphated or subjected to any other conversion coating prior to treatment. The process includes contacting the substrate surface first with a solution comprising a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal-containing compound and a nitrate, and then with a second solution comprising a reaction product of an epoxy and an amine, phosphorus or sulfur-containing compound. A film-forming resin is then deposited on the substrate and cured. Substrates treated by the process of the present invention demonstrate excellent corrosion resistance and are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of depositing a layer (6) of highly oxidation and fatigue resistant MCrAlY-coating by an electroplated process has been described. A relative thin coating on an industrial gas turbine component was applied with a thickness control of ±20 &mgr;m of the thickness of the applied layer (6) on gas turbine articles (1). The said MCrAlY coatings comprise an addition of (wt.-%) 0.01 to 3% Fe. In addition to Fe the MCrAlY coatings may contain 0.5-2.5% Si, 0-1.5% Hf, 0.01-0.2% Zr and 0-2% Ta, alone or in combination.

Abstract: An improved method is described for adding alumina to a Söderberg or pre-bake type electrolytic cell fed by schedule crust breaking. Instead of adding the full amount of alumina required following each crust breaking, as is traditional, the standard dose of alumina is now split into two smaller doses. Thus, a major proportion, e.g. about 50 to 90% by weight, of the theoretically required alumina to sustain the electrolysis between crust breakings is added following a crust breaking. The electrical resistance of the electrolyte is monitored between crust breakings, and if the resistance begins to rapidly increase indicating the approach of an anode effect, the anodes are activated into a pumping action thereby breaking the crust adjacent the anodes, allowing alumina to flow into the molten electrolyte, and also creating a stirring action within the molten electrolyte. This lowers the resistance such that any anode effect is avoided until the next full crust breaking.

Abstract: An electrocoagulation reactor is provided for treating waste water and removing contaminants therefrom. The reactor is typically a six sided rectangular water tight housing which has an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. There are a multiplicity of charged plates located parallel to one another within the housing. Adjacent plates are typically oppositely charged and water will pass between the plates as it flows through the reactor. The electric field between the plates will help encourage coagulation of waste matter which then may be removed from the waste water downstream of the electrocoagulation reactor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for detecting fumigants in air samples. The device can be designed for example as a portable analyzer 10 equipped with a stab probe 11 for sampling soil air. There are provided detection means 16 which, upon contact with the air sample, generate electrical signals which depend on the concentration of the fumigants to be detected in the air sample. In accordance with the invention, the detection means 16 comprise at least one mass-sensitive sensor, for example an array of quartz microbalances, which have suitable selective surface layers.

Abstract: The glucose concentration in a whole blood sample may be determined by providing an electrochemical sensor adapted to measure glucose and hematocrit concentrations. The hematocrit concentration of the whole blood sample is measured using the electrochemical sensor via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The initial glucose concentration of the whole blood sample is measured using the electrochemical sensor. The unbiased glucose concentration in the whole blood sample is calculated using the initial glucose concentration measurement and the hematocrit concentration.

Abstract: A biosensor that utilizes a mediator, i.e., an isomer of phenanthroline quinone, 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione, and a metal ion, such as manganese, with an enzyme dependent upon NAD(P)+, such as, for example, glucose dehydrogenase, for improving the hematocrit bias and oxygen bias of biosensors. The electrodes of the biosensors employing this mediator and a metal ion provide an accurate clinical response over a hematocrit range that ranges from about 20% to about 70% and over an oxygen tension range that ranges from about 1 kPa to about 20 kPa.

Abstract: In order to provide a packaging container having a beaker-shaped bottom part intended to hold package goods and provided with an upper edge defining the beaker opening, and having a lid for closing said beaker opening, preferably hermetically, said lid being preferably in the form of a ring-pull lid of metal, which packaging container is, in particular, a food-grade container of less weight than conventional containers but of the same quality with regard to the protection of the packaged goods, it is proposed that the bottom part is a deep-drawn plastics beaker which has an upper edge that is shaped during deep drawing and has a calibrated wall thickness and which forms a substantially no-play receiver for the lid.

Abstract: A hard disk storage device for industrial computers, comprising a casing, a fixed storage rack, a movable storage rack, a fixed rack, a frame lid, an elastic plate and a support rack; the elastic plate is utilized such that the movable storage rack is lifted as the hard disk storage device is opened, and the support rack is utilized for confining the lifting height of the movable storage rack, such that the content capacity of the storage device is increased by effective use of limited spaces.

Abstract: A packaging device for substantially platelike data carriers, comprising two cover parts, connected with a back part, while fixing means are provided for the data carriers, which fixing means are arranged such that at least two data carriers can be positioned therein next to each other, displaced relative to each other so as not to entirely overlap each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage holder for a compact disc, and to a storage case containing such a storage holder wherein the storage holder does not flex the compact disc during release and has a relatively simple design thereby avoiding the necessity of using complex moulds.

Abstract: In a golf bag that includes a body with a top end and a bottom end, a throat structure is mounted in the top end of the body. The throat structure has a substantially ring shaped outer wall and a substantially ring shaped inner wall spaced inwardly from the outer wall. The inner wall defines a first compartment. First and second divider bars extend between the inner and outer walls and are arranged generally parallel to each other to define a second compartment on one side of the first compartment. Third and fourth divider bars extend between the inner and outer walls and are arranged generally parallel to each other to define a third compartment on the opposite side of the first compartment. The first compartment has a generally elliptical shape and is preferably sized to hold a plurality of golf clubs while the second and third compartments each have a generally square shape and are each preferably sized to hold a single golf club.