Abstract: A self-contained current sensor unit is integrated with a standard circuit breaker as an attachment to the circuit breaker that requires minimal modification of the circuit breaker and that becomes an extension of the case of the circuit breaker. The current sensor unit includes a magnetic structure with a programmable Hall Effect device and may include a power supply, a Hall Effect voltage regulator, and an output signal conditioner.

Abstract: A protection circuit, for protecting a protection target circuit from over-current flowing therein without stopping supply of electricpower thereto, includes: a current detecting portion for detecting current flowing in the protection target circuit in form of voltage thereof; a comparing portion for comparing the voltage detected within the current detection portion, or a difference between the detected voltage and input voltage into the protection target circuit, with a reference voltage, thereby to output a comparison result; and a clipping portion for clipping input voltage direct to the protection target circuit, or voltage before being amplified to be input voltage into the protection target circuit by amplification, when the comparison result indicates that current flowing through the protection target circuit is over-current.

Abstract: Microwave transmission unit, especially a microwave filter (1), and including a cabinet (2) with a first coaxial connector (3) and a second coaxial connector (4), where both coaxial connectors include an inner conductor (6) and an outer conductor (7), said cabinet (2) being made of a non-conducting material, such as plastics, and coated with a metal layer. The microwave transmission unit (1) includes a lightning conductor (5) which is dimensioned so as to conduct lightning current without being damaged to any serious extent, and which is electrically connected to the outer conductor (7) of the first coaxial connector (3) and to the outer conductor (7) of the second coaxial connector (4).

Abstract: An in-line surge suppressor assembly having a body with a side aperture and an inner conductor positioned coaxial within a bore of the body. An insert having a planar inductor coil with a post extending from an origin point of the planar inductor coil is positioned with the post passing through the side aperture and coupled to the inner conductor at a distal end. An outer rim of the planar inductor coil is electrically coupled to the body.

Abstract: A method for operating a device in which typically a very high current is generated when the device is turned on compared to the rated current, e.g. an analogue operated PTC heating device for a mobile device, such as a vehicle, is disclosed. In this method, the power on the device is increased in a defined limited manner or in a ramp-like manner in the connection phase to avoid a high current when the device is switched on.

Abstract: Method of controlling a current through a coil (L) for the generation of a magnetic field (H) in which: a parameter is determined which is a measure for the value of the resistance (RL) of the coil (L), the current (IL) through the coil (L) is controlled by data (DS) delivered by a data control circuit (DSS), and a stop data signal (SPD) is delivered to the data control circuit (DSS) for (at least) temporarily stopping the control of the current (IL) when the parameter exceeds a certain limit.

Abstract: An electric fluid dispenser for dispensing a fluid onto a substrate. A power switching circuit is connected to an unregulated rectified voltage. A solenoid connected to the power switching circuit operates a dispensing valve to move between open and closed positions. A driver circuit has a voltage compensator that integrates the unregulated rectified voltage over successive periods and pulse width modulates the power switching circuit in response to integrated voltage values during each successive period exceeding a voltage reference. Thus, the solenoid causes the dispensing valve to move between the open and closed positions substantially independent of variations in the unregulated rectified voltage.

Abstract: A network relay, a transmitter and methods of operating a network relay and transmitter. In one embodiment, the method of operating the network relay includes: (1) at a relay, receiving one or more symbols transmitted by a source in each of a first sequence of fundamental intervals, (2) from the relay, transmitting data extracted from the received ones of the symbols to a destination in each of a second sequence of fundamental intervals, the fundamental intervals of the first and second sequences interleaving to make a continuous period of time and (3) for each particular one of the fundamental intervals, selecting between performing the receiving and performing the transmitting based on one or more of the symbols received in an associated recent one of the fundamental intervals.

Abstract: An air ionizer comprises a control circuit and a charge generator circuit. The control circuit is structured to detect an electrostatic charge having a first polarity, and the charge generator circuit is structured to generate a neutralizing charge having a second polarity opposite the first polarity in response to the control circuit detecting the electrostatic charge. The air ionizer may be incorporated into an electronic device such as a mail processing system comprised of a housing having a substantially enclosed area and one or more modules within the housing. A method for eliminating an accumulation of electrostatic charge within an electronic device is also given.

Abstract: Diodes and are connected between an input terminal and an output terminal. These diodes are connected in parallel, and the cathode of a latter-stage diode is connected to the anode of a former-stage diode through a capacitor. Specifically, from the DC point of view, the diodes are serially connected, and, from the AC point of view, the diodes are connected in parallel through the capacitor.

Abstract: A filter capacitor comprising a pre-sintered substrate supporting alternating active and ground electrode layers segregated by a dielectric layer is described. The substrate is of a ceramic material that maintains its shape and structure dimensions even after undergoing numerous sintering steps. Consequently, relatively thin active and ground electrode layers along with the intermediate dielectric layer can be laid down or deposited by a screen-printing technique. Using a relatively thin over-glaze in comparison to a thick upper dielectric layer finishes the capacitor. Consequently, a significant amount of space is saved in comparison to a comparably rated capacitor or, a capacitor of a higher rating can be provided in the same size as a conventional prior art capacitor. The pre-sintered ceramic substrate is used instead of conventional tape cast technology for the base dielectric.

Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor has an electrode unit (10), an external lid (4), an external case, and a gasket (8) disposed between the external lid (4) and the external case (5). The external case (5) has an open end part that is bent inwardly with the external lid and the external case being disposed so that inner surfaces of the top wall and the bottom wall face each other, to hermetically close an accommodating space, formed by the external case and the external lid. The thickness of at least the circumferential wall of the external lid (4) is greater than the thickness of the external case (5). The circumferential wall of the external lid (4) extends substantially linearly toward the bottom wall of the external case (5), and the extending edge of the circumferential wall of the external lid (4) is buried in the gasket (8).

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, deposition of perovskite material, for example barium strontium titanite (BST) film, by a pulsed-dc physical vapor deposition process or by an RF sputtering process is presented. Such a deposition can provide a high deposition rate deposition of a layer of perovskite. Some embodiments of the deposition address the need for high rate deposition of perovskite films, which can be utilized as a dielectric layer in capacitors, other energy storing devices and micro-electronic applications. Embodiments of the process according to the present invention can eliminate the high temperature (>700° C.) anneal step that is conventionally needed to crystallize the BST layer.

Abstract: Electrical energy storage cells, for example, electrochemical double layer capacitor cells, are assembled into a module within an enclosure. The enclosure is built using modular construction so that it can be fitted to a variable number of cells. In exemplary embodiments, the enclosure may be flexibly formed to accommodate any number of cells.

Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor suppresses gas generation by decomposition of the electrolyte solution in the capacitor and has a superior performance maintaining ratio. In the electric double layer capacitor including activated carbon polarized electrodes and nonaqueous electrolyte solution, an antacid agent consisting of alkali metal salt of an organic acid is contained in the capacitor.

Abstract: A company switch-type of electrical switchgear is disclosed having improved safety characteristics and having a reduced profile. The electrical connections are typically all enclosed in one area facing one direction such that access to the connections can be controlled and interlocked with one or more main breakers. By enclosing the connections in one area and directing the leads out of the enclosure in one direction, the size of the enclosure can be reduced while the safety of its use is increased.

Abstract: An electrical device with vents is provided. The electrical device comprises a case, a sliding part, a spring, and an electromagnetic coil. The case comprises a first vent and a sliding assembly. The sliding assembly is installed at one side or both sides of the first vent, and the sliding part is movable along the sliding assembly. The spring and the electromagnetic coil are separately on each side of the sliding part. When this electrical device detects that heat should be removed, the electromagnetic coil is powered for generating magnetic force to stretch the spring and move the sliding part to the first position to open the first vents. When the electromagnetic coil is not powered, the spring pulls the sliding part back to the second position to close the first vent.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprises: a first case; a display device; and a reinforcement member. The first case comprises; a back wall; a pair of side walls located on opposite side of the back wall; and an upper wall located above the back wall so as to be connected to the pair of side walls. The display device is included in the first case. The reinforcing member is provided inside of the first case. The reinforcing member comprises a first reinforcing portion extending in a widthwise direction of the first case. The first reinforcing portion is fixed to a periphery of the upper wall.

Abstract: In a multi-function electronic device, consists of a display mounted on the body of the device and two slidable panels mounted in the body for extension and retraction into the body. The body includes a base panel extending outward. One panel contains a keypad for use in conjunction with the display. The other panel contains a portion of a full function keyboard that cooperates with another portion of the full function keyboard mounted on the base panel. The full function keyboard is provided for operation with the display.

Abstract: A packing assembly for display modules is disclosed. In one embodiment, the packing assembly includes a plurality of packing modules stacked on one another and configured to receive a plurality of display modules, each packing module comprising a seating unit where the display module is seated and a first rim unit that surrounds at least a portion of each of the display modules and a plurality of protection members covering the circuit unit to prevent the panel from being damaged by a collision between a circuit unit of a display module and a panel of another display module. According to one embodiment, transportation costs are reduced by loading and transporting more display modules in a given packing assembly.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base unit, and a cover unit. The base unit includes a chassis, a motherboard, and a base. The motherboard is attached to the chassis. The base engages with the chassis. The cover unit is pivotally connected to a rear portion of the base unit. The chassis includes a top plate. The top plate is adjacent to the cover unit when the portable computer is closed.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device in a computer enclosure. The data storage device is mounted with a locking member. The mounting apparatus includes a restricting portion arranged in the computer enclosure, a locking portion movably disposed in the restricting portion, a resilient element disposed between the locking portion and the restricting portion, and a resilient pushing portion disposed between the data storage device and the restricting portion. The locking member drives the locking portion to deform the resilient element, and then engages with the locking portion. When the locking member disengages from the locking portion, the resilient pushing portion drives the data storage device outwardly.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device includes a bracket and a fastener. The bracket includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and an entrance. The first sidewall and the second sidewall are parallel to each other. The first sidewall and the second sidewall corporately define a receiving space therebetween, and the storage device is received in the receiving space. The fastener includes a main portion, an installing portion, and a securing portion. The installing portion and the securing portion extends from two opposite ends of the main portion respectively. The installing portion is pivotally attached to the first sidewall of the bracket. The securing portion engages with the second sidewall of the bracket. The main portion blocks the entrance of the bracket. Thus, the storage device is secured in the bracket.

Abstract: A casing assembly includes a lower casing half and an upper casing half disposed above and cooperating with the lower casing half to define an outer casing. Each of the lower and upper casing halves has a rear end and a rear side plate extending from the rear end to overlap at least partially with each other. A tongue-and-groove mechanism includes a groove formed in one of the rear side plates and a tongue mounted on the other one of the rear side plates and extending into so as to engage the groove to prevent the lower and upper casing halves from separating.

Abstract: A wall mounted display system is described. The display system comprises an extendable articulating arm assembly mounted into an enclosure that mounts between two wall studs. The mechanics of the arm assembly is such that the display monitor moves parallel to the wall as the arm is being extended. Once the arm is extended to the desired position, the monitor angle may be adjusted in both the vertical and horizontal dimensions, to allow an optimal viewing angle to be achieved. A remote control receiver allows a user to control the display mounting system with a remote control, eliminating the need to actually touch the display monitor.

Abstract: A heat sink uses a pump assembly to generate a magnetic field. A direction of electrically and thermally conductive liquid flowing through the pump assembly is dependent on an orientation of the magnetic field and/or the direction of electrical current induced across flowing fluid in the magnetic field. In such a manner, cool liquid may be directed toward a heat source and warmer liquid may be directed to flow away from the heat source, where heat transfer occurs between the liquid and the heat sink. Additional pump assemblies that generate separate magnetic fields may be used to increase fluid flow volume, thereby increasing heat transfer away from the heat source.

Abstract: A heat sink uses a pump assembly to generate a magnetic field. Flow directions of electrically and thermally conductive liquid flowing through multiple pipes that go through the pump assembly are dependent on an orientation of the magnetic field and/or the direction of electrical current induced across flowing fluid in the magnetic field. In such a manner, cool liquid may be directed toward a heat source and warmer liquid may be directed to flow away from the heat source, where heat transfer occurs between the liquid and the heat sink. Additional pump assemblies that generate separate magnetic fields may be used to increase fluid flow volume, thereby increasing heat transfer away from the heat source.

Abstract: A disk array apparatus including a rack-shaped basic frame, and a plurality of disk boxes that can be inserted into and pulled out of the basic frame depth-wise. Each disk box has: disk drive connectors for connecting a plurality of disk drives arranged in a matrix on a platter substrate, which is the bottom face of the disk box, roughly parallel to the depth direction of the basic frame; and a cooling module for cooling the disk drives. The disk box is a hermetically sealed structure.

Abstract: A fixture for testing a mid-plane of a blade server includes a base board, a fixture unit and a carrier enclosure. The fixture unit is fixed on the base board, the fixture unit includes a receiving location for mounting the mid-plane thereon. The carrier enclosure is slideably attached on the base board and docked with the mid-plane. The fixture for testing a mid-plane of a blade server uses two separated modules to assist to test the mid-plane, there is no need to remove all modules from the blade server, whereupon simplifies the attachment and removing mid-plane procedure.

Abstract: A housing of an electronic component with an integrated cooling body is provided. The cup base of the housing is formed as a cooling body. The cooling body and the housing cup are formed integrally by an extrusion method.

Abstract: A power supply device with an electromagnetic compatibility heatsink, the power supply device has a circuit board, multiple electric elements and a housing and the electromagnetic compatibility heatsink has a shield and at lease one fin. The shield abuts the bottom of the circuit board and has at least one side edge. The at least one fin is formed on the side edge of the shield, extends up and touches the electric elements. When the electric elements converts alternating current to the direct current, electromagnetic waves and heat are generated. The heat is drawn from the electric elements to the fin and is conducted to the shield to dissipate and cool the electric elements. The shield blocks the electromagnetic waves and provides electromagnetic compatibility. The shield and the fin are formed together so the power supply device only needs one part improve electromagnetic compatibility and implement a cooling capability.

Abstract: An electro-fluidic interconnection. The interconnection includes a body (200) formed of a ceramic material. The body (200) is provided with an aperture (206) having a profile suitable for receiving an interconnecting conduit (400). The interconnecting conduit (400) can be formed of the same type of ceramic material as the body (200). The conduit (400) is defined by an outer shell (403) with a hollow bore (402) for transporting a fluid. A mating portion (404) of the conduit has an exterior profile that matches the profile of the aperture. Moreover, the mating portion (404) of the conduit (400) can be compression fitted within the aperture (206). Conductive traces (406, 208) on the conduit and the body can be electrically connected to complete the electro-fluidic interconnection.

Abstract: A fan assembly formed of a fan, at least one fan grill comprising a face panel and at least one side panel comprising a spring slot the fan grill coupled to the fan, and a spring coupled to the fan grill the spring comprising a spring driver end extending through the spring slot.

Abstract: A fan bearer used to bear a fan and able to be detachably mounted on a base is proposed. The fan bearer includes a bearer body for bearing the fan, and at least two loading/unloading components accommodated in at least two accommodation spaces of the bearing body respectively. Each of the loading/unloading components includes a first spring portion, a first hitching portion, a latch portion extended from the first hitching portion, and a second spring portion installed against an inner wall of the accommodation space. The base includes a withstanding portion and a second hitching portion corresponding to the first spring portion and the first hitching portion respectively. By a series of appropriate operations, the fan bearer can be fixed to or detached from the base.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing thermal load balancing are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermal load balancing system for a multiprocessor computer having a plurality of processors may comprise a heat sink network having a plurality of local heat sinks. The local heat sinks are thermally coupled to separate processors in the multiprocessor computer. At least one heat pipe thermally couples each of the plurality of local heat sinks in the heat sink network.

Abstract: One embodiment of an cabinet according to the present invention comprises an inner cabinet having a plurality of inner walls that form an enclosure. A phase change material covers at least some of the plurality of inner walls. An outer cabinet is positioned around the inner cabinet and comprises a plurality of outer walls arranged such that there is a space between the inner and outer walls. A mechanism is included for drawing air from outside of the outer cabinet into the space between the inner and outer walls. The phase-change material is arranged to melt when exposed to heat energy to reduce heat transfer into the enclosure. The enclosure is particularly adapted for holding heat sensitive devices such as batteries with the cabinet controlling heat transfer during cyclic heat exposure.

Abstract: An electrical system as described herein is suitable for use in an electric or hybrid vehicle. The electrical system includes electrical devices, such as power transistors, coupled to an electrically and thermally conductive bus bar. The respective nodes of the electrical devices are coupled to the bus bar such that the bus bar carries a combined signal generated by the electrical devices. The bus bar is also thermally coupled to a conduction heat transfer system, such as a liquid cooled cold plate. Thus, the bus bar functions as both an electrical conduit and a conduction-based heat sink for the electrical system.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device for electrical components includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is configured for mounting the electrical components thereon, wherein the components are mounted to the outer surface to allow the transfer of heat from the electrical components to the heat dissipation device and ambient air. The inner surface defines a cavity within the heat dissipation device that also enables housing of the electrical components.

Abstract: A thermal module includes a plurality of heat dissipation units. Each of the heat dissipation units includes a main portion, a head portion, and a neck portion interconnecting the main portion and the head portion. Each main portion includes a base, a plurality of fins disposed on the base, a first latch and second latch respectively disposed on the two outermost fins. The first latch of the heat dissipation unit can be mounted into the second latch of the adjacent heat dissipation unit, and the second latch of the heat dissipation unit can be mounted into the first latch of the other adjacent heat dissipation unit, thereby the plurality of heat dissipation units are assembled. The size of the thermal module can be adjusted easily, and it is convenient to substitute the damaged light source module. This thermal module can be used in a backlight system.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device for an electronic device includes a first heat dissipation element contacting the electronic device, wherein the material of the first heat dissipation element includes a composite material with high thermal conductivity comprising carbon fiber or porous graphite. The material with high thermal conductivity includes a fibrous structure and a matrix.

Abstract: An electronic circuit module includes (i) a semiconductor integrated circuit component which is a transistor integrated circuit formed on a semiconductor substrate, (ii) a passive element component constituting a peripheral circuit of the semiconductor integrated circuit component, and (iii) first and second circuit substrates each of which has a component mounting surface on which at least one of the semiconductor integrated circuit component and the passive element component. The respective component mounting surfaces of the first and second circuit substrate face one another. The first circuit substrate functions as one outer wall of a housing, where the electronic circuit module contacts an external circuit substrate on which the electronic circuit module is mounted. The second circuit substrate functions as the other outer wall of the housing of the module.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly for an electronic device or a heat generating device(s) is constructed from an ultra-thin graphite layer. The ultra-thin graphite layer exhibits thermal conductivity which is anisotropic in nature and is greater than 500 W/m° C. in at least one plane and comprises at least a graphene layer. The ultra-thin graphite layer is structurally supported by a layer comprising at least one of a metal, a polymeric resin, a ceramic, and a mixture thereof, which is disposed on at least one surface of the graphite layer.

Abstract: A multiple disc array apparatus and associated method are provided having substantially identical first and second partitions that are removably connectable together. Each partition supports a plurality of data storage devices arranged in noncoplanar first and second arrays. Each partition further defines clearance apertures for passing fasteners therethrough for fixing each data storage device to the respective partition.

Abstract: A card connector includes a card-mounting seat formed with an insertion groove that is defined by opposite end walls, opposite side walls and a bottom wall. Each end wall has two opposite upright extension wall portions defining a receiving groove therebetween. Two anchoring blocks are connected pivotally and respectively to the extension wall portions of the end walls of the card-mounting seat. When an insertion side of an electronic card is inserted into the insertion groove in the card-mounting seat, conductive members, which are mounted in the card-mounting seat, contact electrically and respectively conductive terminals of the electronic card, and a protrusion of one of the anchoring blocks engages a notch in a lateral side of the electronic card while the electronic card is anchored between the anchoring blocks.

Abstract: A lamp guide holder includes a horizontal part that has a front surface and a rear surface, a fixing part that extends from the rear surface, and at least one lamp holding part on the front surface and having a ring shape. The lamp holding part has at least one protrusion on an inner surface thereof. The lamp guide holder further comprises a supporting part that extends from the front surface.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for improving driver safety in an oversized highway vehicle or highway vehicle with an oversized load. The method includes obtaining an oversized highway vehicle or highway vehicle with an oversized load that includes safety indicia illuminated by one or more EL lighting surfaces, and driving the vehicle on an highway.

Abstract: Disclosed is a night lighting system retrofittable with existing wall switches for illuminating an area around the wall switches. The night lighting system comprises: a wall plate having at least one switch receiving slot capable of receiving a switch, at least one lens assembly disposed on the wall plate, a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode and interface wires electrically connecting the night lighting system to a power switch. The lens assembly has a chamber protruding from a back surface of the wall plate, and a lens covering a front end of the chamber. The chamber is capable of receiving at least a portion of the light emitting diode, such that, light from the light emitting diode passes-though the lens to illuminate an area around the switch.

Abstract: A fountain has a base, a pump, a lighting device and at least one stand. The base holds liquid and has a top opening. The at least one stand is mounted on the top opening of the base and has a top. The pump is mounted inside the base and is connected to the stand. The lighting device is mounted on the top of the stand. When liquid flows through the lighting device, the light from the lighting device is reflected the liquid and enhances the optical appearance by making the flowing liquid look like a candle flame. The lighting device can make the fountain easy and safe to use.

Abstract: An illumination system for illuminating a display device (3) comprising a light-emission window (2), a reflector (8) arranged substantially parallel and opposite to the light-emission window, the illumination system having a height h. The illumination system is provided with a plurality of elongate light sources (6, 6?, 6?, . . . ) with diameter d and arranged at pitch p. Each light source is provided with a reflecting layer (7, 7?, 7?, . . . ) for reflecting part of the light emitted by the light source in the direction of the reflector. The reflecting layer forms an elongate concave reflecting surface in spaced relationship with the light source and covers the light source over a covering angle ?, the covering angle ? being in the range, wherein d1 is the distance between the center of the light source and the reflector. The illumination system has a highly uniform light distribution at the light-emission window.

Abstract: A backlight module comprises a bezel, an LED circuit board, an LED, and a driving circuit board. The bezel has a hole and the LED circuit board is disposed on the bezel and includes a first surface and a second surface. There is a first connector disposed on the second surface and passing through the hole of the bezel. The LED is welded on the second surface of the LED circuit board, an emitting end of the LED is protruded outside the first surface. The driving circuit board has a second connector, the second connector is connected to the fist connector so as to transmit signals to the LED circuit board.