Abstract: A Halbach array is radially disposed in an environment optimized for efficiency and controlled for efficient generation and use of power in order to generate, establish, and maintain a desired level of rotational energy with enhanced efficiency.

Abstract: The salient pole electrical machine comprises a salient pole passive rotor and a stator. Each slot of the stator has a winding about a permanent magnet which extends radially through the stator. The permanent magnet is polarised circumferentially. A housing of conductive material encompasses the stator. The housing has zones, adjacent the magnets, in which the material of the housing is reduced compared to zones intermediate the magnets.

Abstract: An alternator comprises a housing including a first portion, and a second portion having a plurality of electrical connectors and having an aperture; a stator supported in the first portion of the housing; a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator and configured to have a force current applied thereto; and a resistor coupled to the rotor and configured to reduce the current through the rotor, the resistor being removable and replaceable. Other apparatus and methods are provided.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a motor-fan unit including a motor assembly having a shaft, a commutator supported on the shaft, and a pair of brushes in electrical contact with the commutator, a fan assembly having an impeller coupled to tile shaft, an end plate assembly located between the impeller and the motor assembly, said end plate assembly including a plate portion defining an opening throughwhich the shaft passes, wherein said commutator is located near the opening, and a pair of brush retainers adapted to receive the brushes formed on the plate portion adjacent said commutator, the brush retainers opening toward the fan assembly.

Abstract: In an adjuster (80) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having at least two components (81, 82) forming a load-bearing gear, which are movable relative to each other by way of a drive unit (10), wherein the drive unit (10) has a particularly electronically commutated motor (12) and a gear stage (14), the drive unit (10) is integrated into the load-bearing gear, and the motor (12) has at least one rotor (22, 24) borne in the load-bearing gear and rotating around an axis (A).

Abstract: A silicon nitride film (103) and a silicon nitride film (106) are formed to cover a charged silicon oxide film (105) serving as an electret.

Abstract: A structure capable of automatically supporting a nodal point of a piezoelectric stator is provided. The structure includes a piezoelectric stator constructed of at least one piezoelectric element and having at least one nodal point; at least one elastic member elastically contacting the piezoelectric stator via the piezoelectric element; a holder arranged around the piezoelectric stator and mounted with the elastic member; and a power supply for applying an electric field to the piezoelectric element via the elastic member. The elastic member automatically locates and contacts the nodal point of the piezoelectric stator owing to the strain of the piezoelectric stator when the electric field is applied to the piezoelectric element. As the nodal point of the piezoelectric stator is correctly supported, oscillation efficiency of the piezoelectric stator is maximized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frequency-control-type piezo actuator driving circuit. The frequency-control-type piezo actuator driving circuit includes a piezo actuator that is driven by a constant amplitude of driving voltage pulse; a piezo driver that is connected to the piezo actuator so as to drive the piezo actuator; a frequency controller that is connected to the piezo driver so as to measure currents consumed when the piezo driver drives the piezo actuator, to detect a frequency corresponding to the maximum current among the measured currents, and to generate a frequency control signal corresponding to the detected frequency; and a frequency synthesizer that fixes a frequency of the piezo actuator in accordance with the frequency control signal of the frequency controller and generates the fixed frequency to the piezo driver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the vibrational detection of a fill-level limit state, and to a corresponding process, with a vibrational resonator (10), at least one piezoelement (11) that is loaded with a piezo-capacitance in order to induce a vibration in the vibrating resonator (10) by providing a drive frequency, and in order to detect a vibration in the vibrating resonator (10); two connecting conductors (12, 13) for the piezoelement (11), and circuit components (18-20) for evaluating a vibration in the vibrating resonator (10) detected by the piezoelement (11), where a branch with a compensating capacitor (2) is connected in parallel to a branch exhibiting the piezoelement (11) in order to compensate a recharging current in the piezoelement (11), which recharging current is dependent on the piezo-capacitance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic tube type ultrasonic motor having a stator including a tube-type elastic body that is formed of a ceramic material; and a plurality of piezoelectric diaphragms that are attached on the outer peripheral surface of the elastic body in a longitudinal direction thereof and to which voltages having a phase difference are respectively applied and a rotor that is rotated by the friction with the elastic body flexurally vibrating due to the voltages applied to the plurality of piezoelectric diaphragms.

Abstract: An electrostatic ultrasonic transducer that includes: a first electrode that is formed with a plurality of holes; a second electrode that is formed with a plurality of holes, and is used in pair with the first electrode; an oscillation film formed with a conductor layer that is sandwiched between the pair of electrodes, and the conductor layer is applied with a direct-current (DC) bias voltage; and a retention member that keeps hold of the pair of electrodes and the oscillation film. In the transducer, an alternating signal is applied between the pair of electrodes, and the pair of electrodes each have a thickness t of about (?/4)·n (where k denotes a wavelength of ultrasound, and n denotes a positive odd number).

Abstract: A piezoelectric ultrasonic motor includes a piezoelectric stator including a metal tube with an inner space and piezoelectric elements mounted on the outer circumference of the metal tube, a rotary shaft including a rotation bar inserted into the inner space of the metal tube, and a rotation member provided around the rotation bar in contact with the piezoelectric stator. The piezoelectric stator strains with an electric field applied thereto, and the rotation member rotates in response to the strain of the piezoelectric stator. A power transmission member is provided at one portion of the rotation bar to transmit the rotation of the rotation member to an object to be transported. With face contact the motor achieves stable actuation together with enhanced force and sufficient strain, and a flexibility to be applied to various apparatuses such as a camera module.

Abstract: A built-in refrigerator contains a housing door that is transparent in at least one portion of its surface area. The housing door is not necessarily lined with a decorative door. The refrigerator makes it possible for goods that need cooled or temperature-controlled storage to be displayed in an esthetically pleasing form that can easily be adapted to the configuration and decor of a room in which the appliance is to be set up.

Abstract: Latch systems for a drive cage assembly are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the latch system may be operated by moving a hinge bracket in a first direction to slide at least one latch on the hinge bracket into an open position. Then receiving a peripheral device in the drive cage assembly in either a tower orientation or a rack orientation when the at least one latch is in the open position. Then moving the hinge bracket in a second direction to slide the at least one latch into a closed position and secure the peripheral device in the drive cage assembly.

Abstract: An enclosure with fixing structure for an electronic device, includes: a cover member having a plurality of hook portions formed on the cover member; and a case member having a plurality of groove portions formed on the case member and corresponding to the plurality of hook portions, wherein each of the groove portions further includes a receiving space and a stop portion, such that when a horizontal force is exerted, the hook portions subsequently deposed in the receiving spaces are coupled to the stop portions, for fixing the cover member to the case member. The enclosure with fixing structure is easy to be assembled and disassembled, and has a stable and reliable fixing effect.

Abstract: A multi-media workstation having a master rail system for permitting horizontal adjustment of the various components of the workstation. The workstation generally includes a console having a work surface and a master rail system for supporting various audiovisual equipment. The master rail system includes a rail extrusion connecting at least two frames and having a longitudinal slot formed in at least one of its surfaces. The various components of the workstation each include a finger engaged in the longitudinal slot of the rail extrusion, wherein the component is able to be horizontally translated along a length of the rail extrusion.

Abstract: A shelf unit for a metallic locker, including a shelf having an adjustable width between its sides, a reinforcing flange depending downwardly around the periphery of the shelf, and first and second leg units. The shelf sides are magnetic for attaching to the side wall of the metallic locker. The first and second leg units are secured to opposite shelf sides for pivoting about pivot axes defined by the flange. Each of the leg units is pivotable between a storage position parallel with the shelf and a supporting position at right angles to the shelf. Each of the leg units consists of a pair of legs pivotally secured at their heads adjacent opposite ends of the shelf side, a foot portion between the feet of the legs, and a magnet for attaching to the side walls of the metallic locker.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device an a method of obtaining illumination from such a device is provided. The device has a plurality of regions, each region having an organic emissive layer adapted to emit a different spectrum of light. The regions in combination emit light suitable for illumination purposes. The area of each region may be selected such that the device is more efficient than an otherwise equivalent device having regions of equal size. The regions may have an aspect ratio of at least about four. All parts of any given region may be driven at the same current.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp with a reflector (2) and a cooling device is de-scribed wherein the cooling device consists of at least one pair of nozzles (7) which guide a cooling gas flow (8) onto the electrode lead-through of the discharge tube (3).

Abstract: A plasma display panel in which a plurality of pairs of display electrodes extending in a row direction are aligned on a surface of a first substrate, a plurality of address electrodes extending in a column direction are disposed in a stripe pattern on a surface of a second substrate, the first and second substrates are disposed opposite each other so that the pairs of display electrodes and the address electrodes cross over sandwiching discharge space therebetween, and a discharge cell is formed corresponding to each crossover portion. The pairs of display electrodes are composed of a metallic material, each display electrode of each pair of display electrodes includes a base part extending in the row direction and a plurality of opposing parts extending from the base part into a discharge interval between the each pair of display electrodes.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) with improved brightness and reduced power consumption that is easy to manufacture may include first and second substrates facing each other and separated by a predetermined distance, and a plurality of pairs of sustain electrodes that are interposed between the first and second substrates and generate discharge. Each of the sustain electrodes may include a plurality of electrode portions and connecting portions that electrically connect the electrode portions. A relative ratio (S/B) of line widths (B) of one of the electrode portions to line widths (S) of one of the connecting portions may satisfy a relationship of 1.00?S/B?1.70.

Abstract: A plasma display panel has connection passage units that facilitate exhaust and injection processes during manufacture of the plasma display panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to gated nanorod field emission devices, wherein such devices have relatively small emitter tip-to-gate distances, thereby providing a relatively high emitter tip density and low turn on voltage. Such methods employ a combination of traditional device processing techniques (lithography, etching, etc.) with electrochemical deposition of nanorods. These methods are relatively simple, cost-effective, and efficient; and they provide field emission devices that are suitable for use in x-ray imaging applications, lighting applications, flat panel field emission display (FED) applications, etc.

Abstract: A field emission device has an improved structure in which electron emission from a cathode is enhanced through external light radiation. The field emission device includes: a light transmitting substrate; a cathode unit arranged on the light transmitting substrate and adapted to emit electrons, the cathode unit including: a first electrode layer of a transparent conductive material arranged on the substrate; a first electron emission layer of a semiconductive polymer organic material arranged on the first electrode layer; a second electron emission layer of a composite of a carbon-based inorganic material and a semiconductive polymer organic material arranged on the first electron emission layer; and a second electrode layer of a conductive material arranged on the second electron emission layer. The field emission device further includes an anode arranged to face the cathode unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved Christmas bulb structure, which comprises: a bulb shell; two conductive wire, extending from the interior of the bulb shell to the exterior of the bulb shell; an insulator, separating those two conductive wires; an elastic platelet, installed between those two conductive wires; a tungsten filament, with its two ends separately connecting the elastic platelet and one of those two conductive wires; and a transverse conductive wire, installed inside the insulator and between those two conductive wires; when the Christmas bulb structure is electrically powered, the other conductive wire will contact the elastic platelet, and the tungsten filament will be lit on. The present invention is characterized in that the transverse conductive wire enables the Christmas bulb structure to possess two current paths; thereby, the present invention can obtain a diversified lighting effect, and the cost can be lowered.

Abstract: A CCFL device has at least one CCFL inside a hermetically-sealed light-transmitting container that is filled with a high thermal conducitivity such as helium. A heat-conducting compound forms with the electronic driver and the lamp base into an integral ballast assembly, so that no housing for the driver is needed. The integral ballast assembly connects electrically to the electrodes of the CCFL, receives electricity through its lamp base, and uses a container connection member to connect to the light-transmitting container.

Abstract: A light-generating unit includes at least one light source group and a power supply module. The light source group includes a plurality of light sources each emitting a light of a different color from each other and each having a different effective light-emitting area from each other, so as to generate a white light including a mixture of lights emitted from the light sources. The power supply module applies one driving voltage to the light sources. Thus, a white light having a desired wavelength distribution may be generated while one driving voltage is applied to the light sources of the light-generating unit.

Abstract: A metal halide lamp is disclosed comprising an elongated discharge vessel, preferably made of a ceramic material, surrounded by an outer envelope and having a wall which encloses a discharge space containing an inert gas, such as xenon, and an ionizable filling, wherein at both ends in said discharge space an electrode is arranged between which a discharge arc can be maintained along a discharge path, wherein one end of the discharge vessel is mounted in a mounting base, said lamp comprising a band-shaped light-shielding strip extending laterally of the discharge path, and a lead-back conductor supplying current from the mounting base to the electrode at the other end of the discharge vessel, wherein, seen in cross section, the lead-back conductor is positioned within the sector defined by the two lines through the center of the discharge vessel and the edges of said strip.

Abstract: An electron emission device includes a first substrate; a second substrate facing the first substrate and separated therefrom by a predetermined distance; cathode electrodes, each comprising first electrodes formed on the first substrate, and a plurality of second electrodes spaced apart from the first electrodes; electron emission regions formed on the plurality of second electrodes; resistance layers interconnecting the first electrodes and each of the plurality of second electrodes while surrounding the electron emission regions; an insulating layer positioned over the resistance layers and the cathode electrodes; and gate electrodes formed over the insulating layer.

Abstract: Described herein is a resistor layer for use in field emission display devices and the like, and its method of manufacture. The resistor layer is an amorphous silicon layer doped with nitrogen and phosphorus. Nitrogen concentration in the resistor layer is preferably between about 5 and 15 atomic percent. The presence of nitrogen and phosphorus in the silicon prevents diffusion of Si atoms into metal conductive layers such as aluminum, even up to diffusion and packaging temperatures. The nitrogen and phosphorus also prevent defects from forming at the boundary between the resistor layer and metal conductor. This leads to better control over shorting and improved resistivity in the resistor.

Abstract: An electron emission device includes a cathode electrode formed by depositing a conductive substance on a substrate; a first insulating layer formed to expose a portion of the cathode electrode by applying an insulating substance on the cathode electrode; a gate electrode formed by depositing a metal substance on the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer formed of an insulating substance on the gate electrode; a first focus electrode formed of a metal substance on the second insulating layer; a third insulating layer formed of an insulating substance on a region of the first focus electrode; a second focus electrode formed of a metal substance on the third insulating layer; and an electron emitter formed in a region on which the portion of the cathode electrode is exposed.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a high-quality display device which prevents deterioration of color purity by use of a black matrix whose openings have sufficiently high partitions by a simple procedure. The black matrix BM is formed using an electroconductive black glass, comprising a glass incorporated with a black additive and electroconductive filler. The glass is mainly composed of V2O5, SnO2, Bi2O3, Ag2O or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An electron emission display device includes an electron emission substrate; an electron emission device disposed on a region of the electron emission substrate; an auxiliary electrode electrically connected to the electron emission substrate at a portion other than the region where the electron emission device is disposed; an image forming substrate; an image implementing part corresponding to the electron emission device disposed on the image forming substrate; and a spacer for supporting the auxiliary electrode and the image forming substrate to be spaced apart from each other, the spacer comprising a conductive material. The space may be coated with a conductive material or doubly coated with two conductive materials, the two conductive materials having different resistances from each other.

Abstract: An electron emission device includes a first substrate and a second substrate facing the first substrate. A first electrode and a second electrode are formed on the first substrate and insulated from each other. Electron emission regions are electrically connected to at least one of the first electrode or the second electrode. A phosphor layer is formed on the second substrate. An anode electrode is formed on a surface of the phosphor layer. An area of the electron emission regions is an emission area, and at least one of the first electrode or the second electrode includes a pair of line portions spaced apart from each other in parallel while interposing the emission area therebetween and a connector traversing the emission area to interconnect the pair of line portions.

Abstract: A display panel excellent in reduction in weight and excellent in reliability is provided. The display panel of the invention includes a cover member having a peripheral part bonded and secured to a back surface of a cathode panel, and a central part enclosed by the peripheral part which central part is joined to a reinforcing panel. The reinforcing panel is pressed against a peripheral part of the cathode panel via a support frame by atmospheric pressure exerted on the cover member.

Abstract: An image display device according to the present invention comprises a back panel on which a plurality of pixels each having a thin film electron emitter are arranged two-dimensionally, a front panel disposed opposite the back panel on which phosphor layer is formed, and a sealing frame with which the back panel and the front panel are fixed mutually to seal the plurality of pixels and the phosphor layer in a space enclosed by the back panel, the front panel, and the sealing frame, and is characterized in that double-layered signal lines each electrically connected to a group of the plurality of pixels are formed on the back panel, each of the double-layered signal lines consists of a lower-level electrode made from a silver paste and an upper-level electrode covering at least a part of the lower-level electrode laminated in this order on the back panel. The lower-level electrode is shaped e.g.

Abstract: The present invention is envisioned to provide a high-strength glass which is applicable to the objective of size and weight reduction. At a surface portion of the glass containing a rare earth element, a heterogeneous phase containing at least said rare earth element is formed.

Abstract: A multi-wavelength LED construction and its manufacturing process having respectively coated on the base layer and the position above the peripheral of the light emitting chip a fluorescent material of a specific wavelength to be excited to provide higher light emitting efficiency and expected light color without mutual interference when the chip is conducted so to facilitate quality control of the multi-wavelength LED.

Abstract: An aromatic amine derivative with a specific structure and an organic electroluminescence device which comprises at least one organic thin film layer comprising a light emitting layer sandwiched between a pair of electrode consisting of an anode and a cathode, wherein at least one of the organic thin film layer comprises the aromatic amine derivative singly or as its mixture component. The organic electroluminescence device which exhibits an enhanced current efficiency of light emission and emits blue light with a prolonged lifetime is realized.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device including a first substrate with an array of organic light-emitting pixels formed thereon, and a second substrate is disclosed. A transparent moisture absorption layer is disposed between the first and second substrates. The transparent moisture absorption layer efficiently absorbs moisture and/or oxygen, and thus the lifetime characteristics of the organic light-emitting device are improved. The transparent moisture absorption layer has a transmittance of about 85% or higher with respect to visible light. The layer has a thickness of about 10 to about 60,000 nm and a refractive index of about 1.45 to about 1.65 in an inert and/air atmosphere. The layer is formed on the second substrate by using chemical vapor deposition or physical vapor deposition.

Abstract: An active matrix light emitting device of which luminance characteristic does not vary among light emitting elements of respective pixels, and which can be realized even when a panel has higher definition is provided. In the light emitting device, one electrode (a second electrode) of the light emitting element having a layer containing a light emitting material interposed between a first electrode and the second electrode is electrically connected to an auxiliary wiring not only in a peripheral portion but also in a pixel portion. The layer containing a light emitting material has at least a first buffer layer, a light emitting layer, and a second buffer layer.

Abstract: In an electron tube, an insulating tube protrudes inside an envelope. One end of the insulating tube is connected to the envelope. An avalanche photo diode (APD) is provided on the other end of the insulating tube. A ground voltage is applied to the envelope and a positive high voltage is applied to the APD. Photoelectrons which are emitted in response to an incident light on a photocathode are converged by an electrical field in the envelope and enter the APD. Thereafter, the incident photoelectrons are amplified and detected. Since a positive high voltage is not exposed to the envelope, the electron tube can easily be handled and is excellent in safety.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an image display panel, having one or more cells formed in an isolated manner from one another by partition walls and accommodating image display media and a plurality of image display elements, in which the image display media are sealed between opposed two substrates, at least one of the two substrates being transparent, and, in which the image display media, to which an electrostatic field is applied, are made to move so as to display an image, characterized in that the improvement comprises the steps of: (1) manufacturing a substrate with the partition walls on one substrate; applying an adhesive mixture obtained by mixing a photo-curing resin and a heat-hardening resin on the partition walls; and then connecting the other substrate to the partition walls through the adhesive mixture, the steps of: (2) manufacturing a substrate with the partition walls by forming the partition walls on one substrate; performing a washing by a dry treatment with respect to the thus manufactured su

Abstract: Disclosed is a display panel module having a black panel adequate for a film type front filter, and a manufacturing method thereof The display panel module includes a display panel; a black frame formed on a front surface of the display panel to define an effective screen area; and a front filter formed on the front surface of the display panel on which the black frame is formed, to shield electromagnetic waves and for optical correction.

Abstract: Provided is a plasma display panel (PDP), which minimizes an elevation in reflection brightness caused by reflection of external light and improves in contrast and discharge efficiency. The PDP includes a front substrate transmitting visible rays; a rear substrate disposed substantially parallel to the front substrate; barrier ribs interposed between the front and rear substrates and defining a plurality of discharge cells along with the front and rear substrates, the barrier ribs formed of a dielectric material; two or more kinds of discharge electrodes disposed on at least one of the front substrate, the rear substrate, and the barrier ribs; a dielectric layer disposed on a rear surface of the front substrate; phosphor layers disposed in the discharge cells; and a discharge gas filled in the discharge cells.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the PDP includes i) first and second substrates spaced apart from each other, wherein an image is configured to be displayed via the second substrate, ii) a plurality of discharge cells formed between the first and second substrates and iii) a protective layer formed between the plurality of discharge cells and the second substrate. In one embodiment, the protective layer is formed form MgO and dopant, wherein the concentration of the dopant gradually increases in the thickness direction.

Abstract: The electron emission device includes a first electrode; a semiconductor barrier that has a first face disposed to face the first electrode and a second face which is opposite face of the first face, and is formed with a wide bandgap semiconductor; an insulating material that forms a space sealed between the first electrode and the semiconductor barrier; an inert gas that is encapsulated in the space; a second electrode that is disposed to face a second face of the semiconductor barrier interposing vacuum therebetween; a first voltage applying unit that applies a voltage between the first electrode and the semiconductor barrier; and a second voltage applying unit that applies a voltage between the semiconductor barrier and the second electrode.

Abstract: An inductively powered gas discharge lamp including both a power coil and a heating coils associated with each filament. The heating coils enable the filaments to be preheated before the starting voltage is applied through the power coils. The inductive power coils and the inductive heater coils are contained within the lamp envelope, allowing the lamp to be entirely sealed. A method of dimming the lamp also is disclosed. The lamp is dimmed by both decreasing the power applied to the power coils and increasing the power applied to the heating coils so as to prevent the arc from extinguishing under lower voltage conditions.

Abstract: A string set of series-connected incandescent bulbs in which substantially all of the bulb filaments in the set are individually provided with a shunt circuit which includes a voltage responsive switch which is inoperative during normal operation of the string set when connected to a source of operating potential and which becomes operative only in response to an increase in the voltage thereacross which exceeds its rating, and in which the remaining bulbs of the circuit continue to receive substantially rated current therethrough and substantially rated voltage thereacross and further continue to be illuminated at substantially constant illumination even though other or substantially all of the other bulbs in the string are either inoperative or are missing from their respective sockets. If flasher bulbs are used in the string, they will twinkle off and on when the operating potential is applied.

Abstract: A multi-functional high intensity discharge automobile headlamp features a circuit board installed within a system control box. The circuit board comprise a circuit for automatic detection and protection so that the voltages of the near lights and far lights can be determined and correctly switched, a circuit for DC/DC conversion connected to a far/near light switch and a DC/AC voltage regulator so that the voltages necessary for the near or far lights can be supplied, a circuit for voltage regulation and high-voltage starting so that the high-voltage power can be suitably controlled, a circuit for near light high-voltage control, a circuit for far light high-voltage control and a DC/AC voltage regulator for providing a low-frequency, square-wave, AC signal for voltage regulation.