Abstract: A balancing and equilibration device for suspended elements, e.g. doors, pieces of furniture, and windows that can be moved vertically, to allow their easy movement and balanced positioning at any point of their vertical travel. Supporting ropes are wound up to be translated in spiroid rims of a pair of opposing pulleys, the pulleys being integral with each other via a shaft rotatable on a bearing structure. The shaft is concentric to a helical spring that includes one end integral with the shaft and another end integral with a friction disc that can be blocked to its support to block the other end of the spring, whose opposite side is bound to turn with the shaft to increase or decrease its torsion reaction with changing movement of the pulleys, to assure balancing of the balanced translation of the element on a frame to be vertically covered or uncovered.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing and a hinge device which rotatably connects the first housing with the second housing. The hinge device has a first bracket to be fixed to the first housing, a second bracket to be fixed to the second housing, and a hinge shaft which extends between the brackets. The first housing has a holding portion in a position corresponding to the first bracket. The holding portion catches the first bracket and thereby holds the hinge device accompanied with the second housing on the first housing.

Abstract: A flat end head with a mounting section for the flat rod and at least one sliding surface for progressive movement on a sliding guide of a card is made of a polymer material. The polymer material may be fiber-reinforced. Further, the polymer material may include a solid lubricant. The sliding guide may also be made of a polymer material. An apparatus for replacing a flat end head on a flat rod is also provided.

Abstract: A shell structure with a ring clip, which can be produced by insert molding. The preformed ring clip comprises of a head portion and an adjoining neck portion. The head portion is exposed outside the shell body. The neck portion extends through a retainer hole of the shell body, with a retainer portion formed at the end thereof. The retaining portion hooks the inner wall of the shell body. Particularly, the neck portion has a cone shape that enables the neck portion to be disengaged from the retainer hole of the shell body after forming. The ring clip is in a condition of loose assembly, and is able to rotate freely relative to the shell body.

Abstract: An adjustable and detachable binding device includes an elongated binding member, a plurality of locking holders spacedly and integrally formed along a tail portion of the binding member, and a loop locker integrally formed at a head portion of the binding member to detachably engage with one of the locking holders to form a binding loop of the binding member for fittingly binding up an object, wherein the loop locker is shaped and sized that enables the loop locker to be detachably engaged with the respective locking holder, so as to adjust a diameter of the binding loop of the binding member with respect to the object.

Abstract: A high performance cable tie includes an elongate strap, and a head extending from one end of the strap. The strap and pawl teeth each have convex portions which engage one another during insertion of the strap through the head. The strap and pawl teeth also each have planar portions which engage one another to obstruct retraction of the strap from the head. The longitudinal spacing of the strap and pawl teeth are equivalent. The surface of the pawl between the exit end of the passageway and the pawl tooth nearest thereto has a concave portion which engages the convex portion of the opposing strap tooth when the pawl pivots in response to retraction of the strap from the head. This pivoting of the pawl is limited by a heel which engages an inner surface of the head.

Abstract: A clip device and a method for clamping together in bundled form a plurality of sinuous wires, wherein the clip device is formed from a single continuous piece of wire having a generally U-shaped configuration with an open end and a closed end, the closed end forming a base portion and the open end being formed by a pair of legs extending away from the base portion with each said leg having an end portion bending inwardly toward the base portion to form a pair of hooks, and the method comprising the steps of: (a) gathering a plurality of sinuous wires into a bundle; (b) compressing the bundle; (c) aligning the loops in the bundle; (d) installing the clip device; (e) stacking a clamped bundle on a pallet; (f) heating the stacked, clamped bundles in an oven; and (g) packaging the clamped bundles.

Abstract: A cover for covering a seat belt fastening component is disclosed. The cover includes a first surface adapted to cover a portion of the seat belt fastening component. The cover can be selectively secured to and removed from the seat belt fastening component. The covers may be easily installed and removed, allowing a user to select a color or shape to achieve the desired aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is a slide fastener enclosure structure which can be provided in the portion of closing teeth of zipper to shield the opening formed by tapes and slider. Furthermore, said enclosure structure can be provided in either one side of zipper as well as in both sides of zipper.

Abstract: A foldable plastic slider for straddling relation with a plastic fastener includes first and second profiles. The straddling slider is adapted to close or open the fastener by movement therealong. The slider comprises a transverse support member, first and second legs, first and second separating fingers, and first and second wings. The transverse support member includes first and second opposing sides, an interior surface, and an outer surface. The first and second legs depend from the respective first and second opposing sides of the support member. The first separating finger extends from the interior surface of the support member. The first separating finger is adapted to open the first and second profiles. The second separating finger extends from the interior surface of the support member. The first and second wings are hingedly attached to the respective first and second opposing sides.

Abstract: A fastener (10) includes an engaging section (18) provided on a major surface (12) of a strip-shaped base (16), and an embedding section (20) provided on a back surface (14) of the base (16). The embedding section comprises a plurality of posts (44) erected upright to the back surface (14), a plurality of anchors (46) provided at the end of the posts (44) so as to extend generally in parallel to the back surface (14), and a plurality of projecting elements (48) integrally connected to the outer periphery of the anchors (46) so as to extend generally in parallel to the back surface (14) and substantially in the width direction of the base (16). Each projecting element (48) has, at its free end region, a dimension projecting over a predetermined length laterally from the base (16). The fastener (10) is fixed to a molded body in a state that the engaging section is exposed while the plurality of posts (44), anchors (46), and projecting elements (48) are embedded in the molded body.

Abstract: A buckle mechanism for a seat belt arrangement of a child safety seat comprises a guiding member forming at least one internal cavity for guiding and receiving at least one tongue of a tongue member, at least one latch for engaging with and locking the at least one tongue and disengaging means for disengaging the at least one latch from the at least one tongue. The buckle mechanism further has the at least one latch pivotably secured and connected with an anchor pin, to which webbing of a seat belt is attached, the other webbing being attached in a way known per se to the at least one tongue member. The at least one latch engages with the at least one tongue and the force transmission from the webbings through the mechanism only consists of the at least one tongue, the at least one latch and the anchor pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production unit for non-woven material, comprising a spunbond tower (21), the conveyor (22) of which supplies the non-woven material preform to a drum (24) with a compartment (26) for aspirating said perform and applying the same to the lateral surface of the drum before the preform is hydraulically tangled by injectors (25). Said method permits the production of non-woven materials with uniform properties.

Abstract: A plate core material is manufactured by a method including the processes of soaking a core material (11) that is made of nickel or nickel-plated steel and includes copper as an impurity in an aqueous solution (12) containing ammonium ions and hydrogen peroxide, so that the copper is dissolved in the aqueous solution (12), and removing the aqueous solution (12) from the surface of the core material (11). Further, an alkaline storage battery is manufactured by a method including this manufacturing method. According to the manufacturing method of the present invention, an alkaline storage battery having higher reliability than that of a conventional alkaline storage battery can be obtained.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric resonator is provided including: forming a resonator element having a plate-like base and a plurality of arms extending laterally from the base on a substrate made of crystal; emitting laser light for irradiating one surface and the other surface of the arms with laser light and for removing a region irradiated with the laser light, so as to form a groove having a predetermined cross sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the groove; forming a driving electrode on the resonator element.

Abstract: Material of piezoelectric ceramic compound of three components of Pb(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3—PbTiO3—PbZrO3 expressed by a basic formula of Pb(Zn1/3Nb2/3)aZrTixO3 (where 0.90<a+x+y<1.00) is provided. The material is calcined. The calcined material is milled to provide powder. A formed body containing the powder is provided. The formed body is degreased at a temperature having the formed body not sintered. A sintered body is provided by sintering the degreased body. The sintered body is heated to subject the sintered body to predetermined heat treatment. The sintered body subjected to the predetermined heat treatment is polarized to provide the sintered body with a piezoelectric property, thus providing a piezoelectric ceramic device. This piezoelectric ceramic composition can be sintered together with an electrode consisting mainly of Ag at a low temperature. Even after the sintering, the composition has its insulation resistance not decrease and has its piezoelectric properties not decline.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous riveter capable of firing blind rivets in succession to caulk sheet metal or the like. A seal member 71 located on the oil chamber 6 side and a seal member 72 located on the air chamber 4 side are provided in an oil cylinder 1 where an oil piston 2 separates the oil chamber 6 of the oil cylinder 1 from the air chamber 4 of an air cylinder 3, and a portion of the oil cylinder 1 which is between seal members 71 and 72 is provided with an air vent 19; and a seal member 74, 76 located on the oil chamber 16 side and a seal member 73, 77 located on the air chamber 14, 15 side are provided in a jaw case piston 20 and in a nose piston 28, the seal members 74, 76 and 73, 77 sealing an area between the oil chamber 16 and the air chamber 14, 15, and the pistons 20 and 28 between the seal members 74, 76 and 73, 77 are each provided with an air vent 75, 78.

Abstract: A hollow-end fastener starting tool and method to more efficiently seat a fastener in a desired location or aperture. The inside diameter of the hollow-end is slightly larger than the outside diameter of the fastener. To securely hold the fastener in the tool, a small dab of a tacky substance is put on the end of the fastener and the tacky end is inserted into the hollow end of the tool. The tacky substance holds the fastener in place inside the tool. The fastener is then inserted into the aperture or at some other desired location. Once started, the friction holding the fastener in place is greater than the friction holding the tacky end in the tool. The starting tool can be pulled away from the fastener, leaving the fastener in place for seating.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system and method for casting toilets. In the disclosed method, at least one of a shell, engine and rim configuration for a toilet is provided, wherein the configuration is selected from a plurality of shell, engine and rim configurations defined by a corresponding plurality of shell, engine and rim molds. Each mold defines a casting space therewithin for casting the selected configuration therefrom. Each shell configuration includes a hollow housing space for disposition of a unique sanitaryware performance engine configuration therewithin. While still greenware, the cast engine is disposed in the shell housing space to form at least one shell and engine assembly thereby. Subsequently, and while also in a green state, the cast rim is assembled with the shell and engine assembly and the entire shell, engine and rim assembly is fired to form a single integral piece of sanitaryware.

Abstract: A process cartridge remanufacturing method including the steps of: (a) separating photosensitive drum and developing units; (b) dismounting a first side cover member; (c) a dismounting a first gear group from a first bearing member; (d) dismounting a supporting member from the first bearing member; (e) dismounting a second gear group from the first bearing member; (f) dismounting the first bearing member; (g) dismounting a developing roller; (h) dismounting a developing blade; (i) filling a developer into a developer accommodating portion; (j) mounting the developing blade; (k) mounting the developing roller; (l) mounting the second gear group, (m) mounting the supporting member; (n) mounting the first gear group; (o) mounting the first side cover member; and (p) rotatably connecting the photosensitive drum and developing units.

Abstract: The zip fastener device for joining two strips (2 and 3) comprising two rows of teeth (4 and 5) able to engage with each other mutually under the action of a slider (6) and applied respectively to one of the edges (7 and 8) of each of the said two strips (2 and 3), the material of at least one of the two strips (2 and 3) being of the leather or simulation leather type, characterised in that the said strip is formed by a piece (9) folded in two, in that the area forming a fold (10) is filled longitudinally with a rod (11) of chosen thickness and in that the teeth (4 and 5) are applied at least partially around the said fold area (10) thus filled.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming ferromagnetic sputter targets and sputter target assemblies having a uniform distribution of magnetic leakage flux. The method includes providing a ferromagnetic sputter workpiece and hot rolling the workpiece to a substantially circular configuration sputter target; machining a taper in a surface of the sputter target to have a thickness gradient of the sputter target, where the center of the sputter target is about 0.020 to about 0.005 inches thinner than the edge of the sputter target, and where the magnetic leakage flux across the sputter target is uniformly distributed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fastening components, including composite aircraft components, are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes inserting an elongated member through at least one component (e.g., a first hole in a first component and a second hole in a second component). A collar is then swaged onto a helical groove of the elongated member, with the first and second components positioned between the collar and a head of the elongated member, and with the collar positioned between the second component and a removable portion of the elongated member. The removable portion is removed, for example, as an axial tensile force is applied to the elongated member during the swaging process.

Abstract: Techniques for affixing a micro-object to a mounting structure at a desired relative orientation. A shaped portion of a workpiece is caused to become embedded in a reference structure at a first relative orientation. The workpiece is parted into first and second portions, the first portion of which includes the embedded shaped portion of the workpiece and defines the micro-object. The reference structure is aligned with the mounting structure at a second relative orientation, the first and second relative orientations defining the desired relative orientation of the micro-object and the mounting structure. The micro-object is bonded to the mounting structure while the micro-object remains embedded in the reference structure and the reference structure remains aligned with the mounting structure at the second relative orientation. The micro-object is separated from the reference structure, whereupon the micro-object remains in the desired relative orientation with respect to the mounting structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a forming tool (6) for construction member areas (2), comprising a forming device (10) and a fixing device (8), with which the construction member area (2) to be formed can be fixed relative to the forming device (10). In addition, it relates to a method in which a construction member area (2) is arranged relative to a forming device (10). The device is characterized in that the forming device (10) has a movable arrangement of individually activatable guide elements (26) with shaping bodies (30), it being possible, when a force is applied to the guide elements (26), for the shaping bodies (30) to be pressed in a positively driven manner into the construction member area (2) in such a way that plasticization extending completely or partly over the construction member thickness can be produced by means of the pressing operation, while the construction member area (2) is secured frictionally by the fixing device (8).

Abstract: A golf club head includes a golf club head body and a striking plate. The golf club head body has a recession in a side thereof. The striking plate is embedded in the recession of the golf club head body. The striking plate includes a front face acting as a striking face and a rear face that is a highly polished surface. A reinforcing metal layer is formed on the highly polished surface of the striking plate and has a hardness higher than 1000 HV for protecting the highly polished surface.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing a cylindrical part with a thin-walled portion at a lower cost, and according to the manufacturing method of the present invention, a base metal formed with thin-walled portion adjacent to its closed end can be easily detached from working jigs. According to the method, a thin-walled portion is at first formed by the ironing process on a cylindrical wall adjacent to the closed end, so that an outer-side step portion is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical wall. Then the closed end is punched out and the thin-walled portion is enlarged in a radial and outward direction to form an inner-side step portion on an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical part.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a torsion bar includes a first shaping step of reducing a diameter of a round bar steel material according to cold drawing work so as to have a hardness including an inside through a surface layer of 320 or more to 450 or less by Vickers hardness (HV), and a second shaping step of cutting a midway area of the steel material in the longitudinal direction so as to obtain a spring portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a hot-dip plated metal strip comprising the steps of: annealing a metal strip; imparting plastic strain to the metal strip; drawing the metal strip into a molten metal bath for plating; drawing up the metal strip out of the molten metal bath without contacting the molten metal with a roll in the molten metal bath after turning around the metal strip upward with adhering the molten metal on the metal strip; and controlling the coating weight of the molten metal adhered on the metal strip-with a wiper. According to the method of the invention, a hot-dip plated metal strip can be produced, in which buckling does not occur, lateral evenness of coating weight is excellent, and dross defects are few.

Abstract: A method of inserting a joint into joinery sections includes the following operations: positioning the joint in a joint supply device, disposing the section in a joint receiving position, introducing the section parameters, cutting the end of the joint at a pre-defined angle, moving the joint towards the section, cutting the second end of the joint and subsequently moving the joint until it is inserted fully in the section. A machine for inserting a joint in joinery sections, includes a bench, whereon a section is placed; a supply device including a groove through which the joint is inserted, the joint being moved by a push device; a device for metering the passage of the joint, including rollers; an assembly of shear blades, each blade having a pre-determined cutting direction; and a device for supporting the receiving section and a section release device.

Abstract: A fuel tank that is substantially impermeable to fuel vapor has a shell with an interior for holding fuel, an opening for receiving fuel into the interior, and a fill nipple with a barrier layer. The fill nipple has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage extending between a pair of generally opposed ends of the fill nipple. One of the ends is attached to the shell such that the passage is aligned with the opening to allow fuel to flow through the passage and into the interior of the fuel tank. The fill nipple has an inner layer of material forming the inner surface, and an outer layer of material forming the outer surface, and has at least one intermediate layer of material forming the barrier layer. The intermediate layer is formed from a material that is different in composition from the inner and outer layers.

Abstract: A sealed type motor-driven compressor includes a cylindrical motor housing and an annular stator core fastened to the interior of the motor housing. A method of assembling the compressor includes fastening the stator core to the motor housing by mechanically deforming at least one of the motor housing and the stator core. It is thus possible to set the fastening interference between the motor housing and the stator core to a sufficiently great level for suppressing loosening of the stator core with respect to the motor housing, which may otherwise be caused by a relatively high pressure produced by refrigerant gas.

Abstract: In a method of producing a quadrifilar antenna for circularly polarised radiation at frequencies above 200 MHz, the antenna is tuned by coupling it to a test source, measuring the relative phases and amplitudes of currents at predetermined positions in the individual elements of the antenna by means of probes capacitively coupled to the elements, and laser etching apertures in the elements to increase their inductance, the sizes of the apertures being computed according to the deviation of the measured relative phases from predetermined values.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic head, and a magnetic head manufacturing apparatus, are provided, which make it possible to post mount a slider to a suspension even when the suspension and an actuator block are assembled together in advance, thus preventing the slider from being destroyed due to ESD or the like. First, a plurality of opposing suspensions are pushed open, forming a gap having a prescribed height between distal ends of the suspensions to which the slider is to be attached. Both side surfaces of the slider are then gripped by pressing surfaces formed on a gripping mechanism. An ABS of the slider is made to contact a horizontal regulating surface formed on the gripping mechanism, thus regulating the horizontal attitude of the slider. The slider, which is gripped by the gripping mechanism, is then inserted into the gap. A rear surface of the slider is attached to the distal end of the suspension through a connecting member.

Abstract: A first insulating layer is formed on a main magnetic pole used as a magnetic pole layer to have a protruding portion and a flat portion formed around the protruding portion. A second insulating layer is formed on the flat portion, and then the protruding portion of the first insulating layer is cut to expose the upper surface of the main magnetic pole and to form the same planarized surface including the upper surfaces of the main magnetic pole and the second insulating layer. Polishing is stopped using the second insulating layer as a marker, thereby permitting precise control of the amount of polishing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coil unit includes the first step of disposing a coil between a first frame and a second frame, the second step of pouring liquid resin into between the first frame and the second frame with the coil disposed therebetween, and the third step of curing the liquid resin to thereby fix the first frame, the second frame and the coil to one another.

Abstract: A working system for a circuit substrate enabling a control of stopping the substrate without inconvenience. A PWB detector 308 held by a Y-axis slide 252 of an XY robot 266 moving a component mounting head, has reflection type photoelectric sensors 310, 312 spaced from each other in a direction of conveyance of a PWB 12 by a conveyor 14. When the PWB 12 carried in the system, the sensors 310, 312 are moved to a position corresponding to a downstream-side edge of the PWB 12 stopped at a predetermined stop position. The PWB 12 is decelerated when detected by one of the sensors on the upstream side, and stopped at a desired position regardless of its shape, dimensions and conveying direction, when detected by the other or downstream sensor. Electronic circuit components 16 can be supplied to plural kinds of PWBs 12 with one component supply device.

Abstract: A tube expander for heat exchangers is capable of organizing an ideal production line where the transportation efficiency is increased and the productivity is improved by having a transportation path in a straight line, that is, applying a method where the heat exchangers are carried into one end of the tube expander (in the left and right direction) and carried out from the opposite end, that is, the other end (so called a through-the-center method). The left and right ends of an end plate 9 at the front side are inserted by a pair of first guide bars 10, and the left and right ends at the back side are inserted by a pair of second guide bars 11. A guide path 2a for a carrying device 23 or a guide path 2a to install a transportation device, in either case, the heat exchangers are transported from one end to the other of the base 2, is established on the base 2 that supports the first guide bars 10 and the second guide bars 11 in a clearance between the first guide bars 10 and support columns 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the design of a chip assembling structure and socket, namely a chip assembling structure that allows various semiconductor chips, which contain multiple contacts and integrated circuit elements, to form a chip receiving structure along with a socket that could be randomly assembled or disassembled; wherein, said socket consists of either a single or a combination of insulating housings with at least one receiving face that contain the contact ends of multiple transition media for matching the contacts of the chips, and extend each transition medium to form soldering terminals (or plug terminals) on the pre-selected surface of the socket; thereby enabling any assembling and disassembling application along with semiconductor chips.

Abstract: A component mounting apparatus is proposed, which has a plurality of vacuum pick-up nozzles attached to a mount head so as to revolve about a main shaft, causing one of the vacuum pick-up nozzles to move to a location to be driven by an actuator that is provided at a designated location in the direction of revolution, and causing the vacuum pick-up nozzle to make a forward movement by the actuator for vacuum pick-up and/or mounting of a component, wherein each of the vacuum pick-up nozzles is provided with a pushed plate of a designated size in the moving direction of the vacuum pick-up nozzle at a driven portion thereof.

Abstract: A kit is provided for separating or connecting a splined shaft (11) to an internally splined yoke (10). The kit comprises a hydraulic cylinder assembly (12) and alignment means for axially positioning of the cylinder assembly in a pushing or pulling position relative to the yoke- and coupling means (16) to enable the hydraulic cylinder assembly to displace the shaft into or out of the yoke.

Abstract: Methods of making a multi component module (130) utilize a reusable carrier substrate (111) where the reusable carrier substrate (111) is light transmissive in a frequency range of an adhesive (112) that is ablated by light of a certain frequency such as light from an excimer laser (122). An electronic component (118), such as a chip, die, or passive or active component, is adhered to the reusable carrier substrate (111) with the adhesive (112). An interconnect structure (117) is fabricated on the electronic component (118) to form a multi component module (130). The excimer laser (122) illuminates the reusable carrier substrate (111) with light in the frequency range after fabricating the interconnect structure (117) to ablate the adhesive (112) to remove the multi component module (130) from the reusable carrier substrate (111).

Abstract: A production method of a wired circuit board that can prevent corrosion of a first thin metal film inwardly of a conductor layer, which is due to the forming of an undercut portion caused by a skirt portion of a plating resist, to prevent the peeling of a wiring circuit pattern. An insulating base layer 1 is prepared, first, and, then, a first thin metal film 2 is formed on the insulating base layer 1. Then, a plating resist 3 is formed in a reversal pattern to a wiring circuit pattern 4 on the first thin metal film 2, and a conductor layer 6 is formed in the wiring circuit pattern 4 on the first thin metal film 2 exposed form the plating resist 3. Thereafter, the plating resist 3 is removed and, then, a second thin metal film 8 is formed on the conductor layer 6 and first thin metal film 2. Thereafter, the second thin metal film 8 is removed. Then, all portions of the first thin metal layer 2, except portions thereof where the conductor layer 6 is formed, are removed.

Abstract: A mandrel, useful in high voltage cable splicing and termination operations, having a tapered surface and longitudinal ribs for assembly onto a high-voltage cable to be connected to a premolded or extruded high-voltage component. As the premolded high-voltage component is passed over the mandrel, the mandrel expands the internal cavity of the high-voltage component and may further reduce the loss of lubrication within the internal cavity of the high-voltage component thereby allowing for the high voltage component to be easily installed onto the high-voltage cable. After the high voltage component passes over the apparatus, the high-voltage component may return to a lesser-expanded shape providing a snug fit around the cable member. The high-voltage component may then compress around the cable, with a uniform layer of lubricant remaining in between interior cavity of the high-voltage component and the outer layer of the cable.

Abstract: The apparatus for manufacturing a wiring substitute comprises a transporter having a circuit where a sheet is circulated; a screen printer for printing a conductive paste on the sheet; a counter for counting the number of times to print the conductive paste on the sheet; and a distributor for ejecting the sheet from the circuit when the counted number reaches a preset number. Thus, the conductive pillars having uniform properties can be formed automatically on the conductive foil with high productivity.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing contact sheets is provided, including the steps of providing an electrically conductive sheet to form a conductive member. The conductive member includes a plurality of adjacent contact members joined by a plurality of linking portions. At least one base sheet is provided having a plurality of openings formed therein. The conductive member is positioned and secured to at least one surface of the base sheet such the contact members are positioned in the openings. The contact members are processed to (i) sever the linking portions from adjacent contact members and (ii) to form extending contact portions having a predetermined configuration. The position of the linking portions prior to severing is such that opposing severed faces of the linking portions are separated from each other and the contact members are electrically insulated from one another.

Abstract: A metal carrier includes a core (3) having a thinned film containing a metal catalyst. The core includes a first metal sheet (1) corrugated and having a crest with a first radius (R). The core includes a second metal sheet (2) flattened or corrugated smaller in corrugation height than the first metal sheet, The first and second metal sheets are stacked on each other to be wound up. The crest and second metal sheet are joined to each other, having a joint therebetween. A fillet of the catalyst is formed between the joint, the first metal sheet, and the second metal sheet, having an arced surface of a second radius (r) extending between the first and second metal sheets. The first radius is set substantially equal to the second radius.

Abstract: Enveloping worm face gears are machined with plunge feeding. Machining could be done by hobbing or cold rolling. This reduces production cost and makes manufacturing easier.

Abstract: At a surface opposite to a mounting surface 28 at a part of the mounting flange 13, a projecting part 27 is provided so as to surround the opening part of the mounting holes 23 for press-fitting each stud thereinto. A finishing process of the mounting surface 28 is carried out after the stud 24 is press-fitted into the mounting hole 23.

Abstract: A razor blade unit for safety razor has optimized shape and dimensions for body shaving, especially the regions of the axillae. The blade unit has an elongate blade with a rectilinear sharpened edge, and a skin contacting surface at which the length is 1 to 4 times the width and not greater than 60 mm, preferably 40 to 45 mm. The skin contacting surface has a footprint area of at least 450 mm2, preferably 600 to 750 mm2, and a circularity which is not less than the lower of (i) 65%, and (ii) the circularity of a rectangle with the same length and width as the skin contacting surface and with corner radii of 30% of the width. In a plane perpendicular to the blade edge the skin contacting surface is convex and shaped to make at least three point contact with an imaginary circumscribing circle with a radius of 15 to 70 mm, preferably 25 mm. Guard cap surfaces in front of and behind the blade edge each have a skin contact area of at least 140 mm2, and their combined area is preferably at least 400 mm2, e.g.