Abstract: An onboard fire suppression system for an automotive vehicle includes at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent, and a propellant device for evacuating the fire suppressant agent from said reservoir. The propellant device is located within the reservoir. An electrically powered initiator, operatively connected with said propellant device, initiates a discharge of gas from the propellant device. The initiator is energized by an initiator conductor which is housed within an axially compliant conduit which extends through at least one wall of the reservoir, and which defines an enclosed pathway from the exterior of said reservoir to the initiator. The axial compliance of the conduit permits weldless use of the conduit with a composite reservoir.

Abstract: A lift wheel assembly for attachment to a farm implement to selectively position the implement between a working condition in which the tools of the implement engage with and work soil in a field, and a transport condition in which the tools are elevated above the soil surface permitting the farm implement to be repositioned. The lift wheel assembly is attachable to a toolbar of the implement by a bracket. It includes a lift beam that has a ground wheel at one end and is pivotally attached to the bracket by a pivot arm at a second end. An actuator operates to pivotally displace the lift beam and ground wheel to selectably position the ground wheel aft of the implement's center in a transport state and forward of the center of gravity in a working state.

Abstract: A disk assembly for an agricultural implement includes a hub; a disk mounted to the hub; an axle having outer threads; a sleeve having inner threads engaged with the outer threads on the axle; and a bearing assembly having an outer race adjacent the hub and an inner race adjacent the sleeve.

Abstract: A carrier strip system includes a plurality of discrete carrier strips respectively receptive of fasteners of substantially different dimensions. The strips have internal features that engage the fasteners. The strips further substantially identical external dimensions such that the external dimensions are engageable with a single setting tool magazine such that fasteners with differing dimensions have consistent alignment within a single setting tool magazine.

Abstract: A pile driving control apparatus for a pile driving system includes a hydraulic control system that controls a throttle of a pile driving hammer, and thereby controls an impact velocity of the hammer with a pile. A controller provides a control signal to the hydraulic control system. Based on the control signal, the hydraulic control system controls an impact velocity of the hammer during a subsequent hammer stroke. The controller may determine one or more control parameters such as sound pressure at a sound control location during a hammer stroke, vibration at a vibration control location during a hammer stroke, an impact force imparted to the pile during a hammer stroke, and/or actual pile capacity of the pile, and provide to the hydraulic control system a control signal based on the determined control parameter(s).

Abstract: A new and improved remote trigger actuating mechanism for a power tool comprises an elongated handle or pole which is provided with a handgrip upon a rear end portion, while a mounting bracket, into which a forward end portion of the elongated handle or pole is fixedly engaged, is fixedly mounted upon a rear end portion of the power tool as a result of being bolted directly thereto by means of suitable bolt fasteners. A spring-biased sleeve member is concentrically disposed about the elongated handle or pole, and a trigger actuator linkage member has a rear end portion thereof fixedly mounted upon the spring-biased sleeve member while a forward end portion of the trigger actuator linkage member is provided with a hooked portion which is adapted to engage the trigger mechanism of the power tool.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular a rotary hammer, is indicated that includes a machine housing (10) with a tool fitting (12) integrated therein, the tool fitting (12) being rotatably drivable in a first mode and being non-rotatably fixable on the machine housing (10) in a second mode, and that includes a duty-type switch (20) with a coupling element (21) capable of being displaced to activate the modes, and an actuating element (22) that induces its displacement. To prevent maloperation and resultant damage to the machine when the operator switches between modes, the actuating element is designed as an electrical actuator (23), preferably as an electromagnet (25) controlled by an electronic control unit (24).

Abstract: A power tool includes a tool shaft and a mechanism for restricting movement of the tool shaft. The mechanism includes a pin configured to engage the tool shaft to restrict movement of the tool shaft and a member provided adjacent the tool shaft and fastened to a housing of the power tool The member includes an aperture through which the pin extends when the pin engages the tool shaft.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool damping unit has a damping element which is configured for producing friction between an output unit and a drive unit for driving the output unit, wherein damping element includes at least one annular segment.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a semiconductive insulating shield for an electrical cable accessory. The method includes providing a substrate having a desired contour in relation to the electrical cable accessory. The substrate is then coated with an elastomeric semiconductive material to form a coated substrate. An elastomeric insulating dielectric material is then molded around the coated substrate, and the elastomeric semiconductive material and elastomeric insulating dielectric material are cured by applying heat and pressure sufficient to transfer the elastomeric semiconductive material to the elastomeric insulating dielectric material by chemical bonding.

Abstract: An outlet box assembly for termination of electrical and communication wires which generally includes a box having a floor and a sidewall extending upwardly from the floor, a cover attached to the box and a divider attached to the cover between the box floor and the cover. The box defines an interior therein and the cover at least partially encloses the interior. The divider divides the box interior into first and second wiring compartments adapted to respectively contain electrical and communication wires therein.

Abstract: A structured wiring system and apparatus and method for preinstallation of cabling therefor in a building, preferably during construction thereof. A cabling support bracket holds cabling in place at a central signal receiving and distribution location, the bracket including a flange that forces wall finishers to leave a cutout providing access to the cabling. The cabling extends from the central signal receiving location in the building to each prospective access point at which cabling support brackets and wall plates are installed. A filler plate can be mounted on the flange of the support bracket to cover the hole and indicate where the central location is. Additionally, identifiers can be associated with particular installations to provide compensation to the builder who included the preinstallation. When a signal distribution system is to be installed, a cabinet base is placed on the support bracket flange.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box and/or assembly is attachable to a wall or ceiling stud. The assembly in one embodiment includes an outlet box having a perimetrical side wall, a back wall and open front face defining a box interior. The assembly may also include a communications frame. A mounting bracket is integrally formed with the box and extends from the side wall. The mounting bracket includes, integrally formed therewith, an attachment structure for directly securing the bracket to the stud and positionally fixing the bracket without the use of additional securement hardware. The bracket may be a U-shaped member having a planar face abutting the face of the stud and a pair of spaced apart arms extending therefrom for engagement with opposite sides of the stud. The assembly may also support more than one box/frame. The box and frame may be supported on either side of the bracket.

Abstract: According to certain aspects of an embodiment of the invention, a cover assembly for an in-floor fitting includes a trim flange, an access door mounting member, first and second access doors, and a plurality of seal members. The trim flange is connectable to the fitting and has an opening that overlies the fitting and provides access to the interior of the fitting. At least receptacle is supported by one of the fitting and the trim flange. The access door mounting member is connectable to the trim flange, and includes an opening that overlies the opening in the trim flange. The first and second access doors are connected to the mounting member for movement between closed positions at which the access doors are adjacent one another and overlie the at least one receptacle and open positions at which the access doors are spaced from one another and the at least one receptacle is exposed.

Abstract: A seat-to-seat cable system for transmitting data and for power that is flexible and lightweight and a method for manufacturing the same. The cable system includes one or more bundles of conductive wire comprising multiple strands that are individually coated with an insulation layer. The bundles of conductive wire are covered by wire jacketing material and are further covered by a nylon braiding material. The cable is preferably made by coating individual wire strands with an insulating material, and then forming wire strands into wire. A thin insulating material may then be extruded over the bundles of wire strands, which are then twisted and/or shielded into cables forming a subassembly. The group of wires is formed into cables. A thin insulating material may be extruded over the cable subassemblies as a jacketing layer before the cable is cut to the desired length and braided or jacketed.

Abstract: A member for potential equalising in a wind turbine blade between a first conducting member, such as a member comprising carbon fibres, and a second conducting member, such as a lightning conductor is provided. Furthermore, methods for manufacturing of such members for potential equalising are provided.

Abstract: A halogen-free calendered, and, in particular, flame-retardant polyolefin wrapping foil, characterized in that the melt index of the polyolefin is below 5 g/10 min, preferably below 1 g/10 min, and in particular below 0.7 g/10 min.

Abstract: A halogen-free, phosphorus-free, flame-resistant wrapping foil of polyolefin, comprising carbon black and metal hydroxide, the wrapping foil having an FMVSS 302 horizontal-sample flame spread rate below 200 mm/min, preferably below 100 mm/min, and being in particular self-extinguishing under the test conditions specified in FMVSS 302.

Abstract: A printed circuit board which is thin and incorporates a large-capacitance capacitor function and a manufacturing method thereof is disclosed. The printed circuit board manufacturing method includes the steps of: forming inner layer conductor circuits 32A on a core substrate 30; forming a recess part 31 on the core substrate 30; housing, in a recess part 31, a planar capacitor device 20 that is not resin molded and has electrodes on the surfaces on a shared side; interposing the same between insulator resin 43 and conductor metal foil 44 to heat pressurize the same for forming a multi-layer plate; forming via holes 41A for electrically connecting an outer layer conductor circuit 42A to the electrodes 21,22 of the capacitor device 20; forming a conductor layer on them; and forming the outer layer conductor circuits 42A on the surfaces of the multi-layer plate.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a thermosetting resin composition having satisfactory adhesiveness, good processability, high heat resistance, and excellent dielectric characteristics in the GHz band; and a laminate and a circuit board including the thermosetting resin composition. The present invention provides a thermosetting resin composition including an imide oligomer component (A) containing at least one imide oligomer having a specific structure and an epoxy resin component (B) containing at least one epoxy resin. Furthermore, the present invention provides the thermosetting resin composition further including a polyimide resin component (C).

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for detecting thermal events on circuit boards, such as those used in information handling systems. In embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of thermal event detector traces are etched on a printed wire board (PWB) and are isolated from voltage planes in the PWB. In various embodiments of the invention, the thermal event detector traces comprise a pad or trace in a location under or near a component in a critical area. The thermal detection traces or pads are coupled to a detection circuit so that a thermal event resulting in thermal deformation or charring of the PWB in the area of these traces will trigger a power supply shutdown.

Abstract: A pad is adapted for selectively receiving a first surface mounted component (SMC) and a second SMC on a printed circuit board. The first SMC and the second SMC include a number of footprints respectively. The pad includes a first portion for receiving the first SMC, a second portion for receiving the second SMC. Configurations and sizes of the first portion and the second portion are same with the ones of the footprints of the first SMC and the second SMC respectively. The second portion is overlapped with the first portion. The pad can selectively receive one of the first SMC and the second SMC.

Abstract: A production method of a suspension board with circuit that can form the ground terminal for connection with the ground, while reducing the number of man-hour and complicated processes, and reduce production cost. After an insulating base layer is formed on a metal supporting board in such a manner that the base opening portion is formed in the metal supporting board, a conductive pattern comprising a ground wiring pattern and a signal wiring pattern is formed on the insulating base layer. Then, an insulating cover layer to cover the conductive pattern is formed on the insulating base layer in such a manner that a first cover opening portion and a second cover opening portion are formed in the insulating cover layer. Then, an electrolytic plating layer is formed on a surface of the ground terminal exposed from the first cover opening portion and on a surface of the ground connecting portion exposed from the second cover opening portion, feeding electric power from the ground wire.

Abstract: A printed circuit board and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of, a multilayer printed wiring board comprises an electronic part, a mount layer where the electronic part is mounted, a mount layer conductor pattern formed in the mount layer, an opposite layer containing the electronic part between itself and the mount layer, an opposite layer conductor pattern formed on the opposite layer and an electrically conductive connector contained between the mount layer and the opposite layer and electrically connecting the mount layer conductor pattern and the opposite layer conductor pattern to each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printed-wiring board which can make the electric wiring densified and can be thinned, even when having a BVH of a non-penetration hole filled with a selectively plating, formed therein for interfacial connection means. The printed-wiring board has a blind via hole connecting different wiring-pattern-formed layers with each other, wherein the blind via hole is a non-penetration hole filled with a plating, and the plating is not formed on a wiring pattern including the round of the blind via hole.

Abstract: A key sheet module comprising a single-sided printed wiring board including a front surface on which a plurality of wiring patterns are provided and a plurality of holes provided at predetermined positions, rear-surface connection parts for the wiring patterns being exposed from the holes on a rear surface of the single-sided printed wiring board, an insulating layer provided on the front surface of the single-sided printed wiring board and having openings, patterns for switching of the wiring patterns and front-surface connection parts of the wiring patterns being exposed in the openings, the front-surface connection parts being connected by a front-surface jumper and the rear-surface connection parts being connected by a rear-surface jumper, respectively.

Abstract: A circuit board includes: a plurality of wiring layers; an insulating layer which insulates the plurality of wiring layers, the insulating layer containing a fibrous filler and a resin; and a conductor part formed on a sidewall of a via piercing through the insulating layer. The fibrous filler protrudes from the sidewall and is covered with the conductor part, with a length greater than the thickness of the conductor layer.

Abstract: A method is for controlling an impedance of a via of a printed circuit board. The Via is connected with a trace and includes a drill hole, a pad and an anti-pad. The method includes steps of: building a math model; testing whether an impedance of the via matching with an impedance of the trace; analyzing the impedance of the via if passing the testing; and adjusting parameters of the pad, the anti-pad, and the drill hole if fails testing, and returning to the simulating step, till impedance matching achieved. The method which can efficiently keep signals integrality and increase signal transmission speed.

Abstract: An object is to provide a space providing system that can be flexibly adapted to a modification to the configuration of a space structure in accordance with the intended purpose of a conference or exhibition and to replacement or addition of an information apparatus. In a space structure constructed by joining one or more post members extending upwardly from the floor and one or more horizontal beams extending parallel to the floor, connection means that can be fixed at a desired position is provided, by which a service providing apparatus is connected to the space structure. In addition, a space management server that detects and manages a service provided by the service providing apparatus is provided.

Abstract: The sensing device (100) comprises a first sensing element (10) having a reference plane (1), between which sensing element (10) and a contacting side (3) of the device (100) a predefined angle is present. Conductors couple the sensing element (10) to external contacting means (30). The sensing device (100) is further provided with a body (21), which encapsulates the first sensing element (10) and at the same time acts as a carrier for the conductors, so that the contacting side (3) is a face of the body (21). The sensing device (100) may contain more than one sensing element (10,20), which are by preference magneto-resistive sensors. It can be suitably manufactured in that parts (21 A, 21 B) of the body are rotated with respect to the contacting side (3), the parts (21 A, 21 B) of the body having complementary shapes.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a retrievable downhole component within a drill collar of a downhole drilling tool deployed from a rig into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation is provided. The apparatus includes a sleeve that is positionable about the downhole component and is within said drill collar. The sleeve is adapted to limit the lateral movement of the downhole component. The sleeve is formed of a series of fins or is lined with an energy absorbing material which protects the downhold component from shock and vibration while at the same time, allowing the component to be retrieved should the drill string become stuck in the borehole.

Abstract: A jar for use in a downhole environment comprises an hydraulic timing device which allows pressure to be controllably increased to a desired level and, on firing, a near-instantaneous release of that pressure, and which allows for selective bi-directional firing of the jar.

Abstract: An electronic scale comprising a display screen for digitally displaying the weight of an object, a processing device for controlling the scale and the display screen, wherein the display screen displays an indication of weight relative to overload.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved scale that only shows a user how much weight he or she has gained or lost. The scale includes a weight sensing apparatus and a numerical display. A computer stores a user's initial pre-diet weight, and then compares that weight to the user's weight from time to time as the user progresses through his or her diet. The only information displayed is the current date and the magnitude of the weight differential (e.g. “+5” lbs or kg). In this way, the user can avoid learning, and possibly fixating, on his or her actual weight.

Abstract: A supporting frame for a monitoring scale is constructed, in its basic form, from a longitudinal supporting frame part (1) and at least one transverse supporting part (2, 2?). Each transverse supporting part (2, 2?) may include a flat, plate-shaped transverse part, via which the stand is supported on the ground. Additional supporting frame parts (3, 3?, 3?), transverse supports (13.1 to 13.4), and other associated parts may also be provided for additional reinforcement.

Abstract: Touch sensing systems and methods employ a touch surface and a touch sensor. An array of electrodes of the touch sensor is configured to capacitively couple to a touch in proximity with the touch surface. Circuitry is coupled to each electrode via a channel and configured to sense signals present on the electrodes. The circuitry is configured to independently adjust a sensed response of each electrode. For example, the circuitry may be configured to adjust a gain of each channel, an offset of each channel, or a gain and offset of each channel.

Abstract: A capacitive touch sensing system includes a touch surface and sets of substantially parallel electrodes arranged in relation to the touch surface. Each electrode set includes a primary electrode electrically connected to at least two sub-electrodes. The primary electrode is capable of producing greater capacitive coupling to a touch in proximity with the touch surface in relation to capacitive coupling of the at least two sub-electrodes. The sub-electrodes of the electrode sets are arranged in an interleaved pattern configured to increase an effective area of capacitive coupling associated with each electrode set.

Abstract: A touch sensing apparatus includes: a differential signal source for generating two alternating current signals with same frequency and reverse phase; two conductors connected to a cathode output end and an anode output end of the differential signal source; a sensor for receiving a noise generated by a contact of an object; wherein the sensor and the two conductors form two simulated capacitors that result in offsetting environmental noise; a detector having a first input end and a second input end, the detector upon receiving the noise transferred from the sensor resulting in voltage differences between the first and second input ends thereof, and outputting a signal; and a rectifying circuit for rectifying the alternating current signals generated by the differential signal source and simultaneously generating a noise.

Abstract: A position input device includes a conductive resistive sheet as a sensing element and at least four terminals on the conductive sheet which are spaced apart from each other. The four terminals received oscillating electric field signals that correspond to the three dimensional position of a pointing object based on a capacitive coupling of the pointing object to the conductive sheet. A processor generates the three dimensional position data of the pointing object hovering over the conductive sheet based on oscillating output signals from the four terminals.

Abstract: An adjustable mount is provided that securely mounts a device to a power driven wheelchair, wherein the device is easily rotated, for example, to achieve a better viewing angle, improved access to the device, etc. Furthermore, the adjustable mount is operable to mount a variety of devices to a wheelchair, such as joysticks, other controller types, drink cups, etc.

Abstract: An electric drive for a vehicle or other machine having a rotatable drive mechanism, in which the torque output of an electric motor is coupled to drive a main generator through a planetary gear set, the electrical output of the main generator is supplied to the motor to drive the motor, and a reaction torque produced in the planetary gear set from the driving of the generator is coupled to drive the vehicle wheels or other motion means. The reaction torque produced in the planetary gear set in response to the generator torque is greater than the electric motor torque input. Start-up and make-up power for the electric motor are provided by an onboard battery recharged by an auxiliary onboard generator, or by the auxiliary onboard generator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle hood structure disposed in a front region of a vehicle body and supported in an openable and closable manner, which comprises a link member swingably supported in a pivoted manner by a pivot member located on the vehicle body, and a restriction mechanism adapted to couple the link member to a rear end of a hood so as to restrict the link member from being separated away from the hood. The restriction mechanism includes a restricting element located in either one of the link member and the hood, and a restricted element located in the remaining one of the link member and the hood. The vehicle hood structure of the present invention makes it possible to release a coupled state between the link member and the hood according to need, and, facilitate an operation of re-coupling the link member and the hood.

Abstract: A power unit supporting structure for minimizing rotational vibration about the center of gravity of a power unit, and secondary vibration in the direction of a cylinder axis line of the power unit. The structure includes a link mechanism having a first frame side link swingably connected to a first pivot on the side of a rear frame, and first power unit side links swingably connected to a third pivot on a side of the power unit. The first frame side link and the first power unit side links are swingably connected by a second pivot. A first line segment connecting the first pivot and the second pivot is disposed approximately perpendicular to a cylinder axis line. A second line segment connecting the second pivot and the third pivot is approximately parallel to a third line segment connecting the third pivot and the center of gravity of the power unit.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is an interface for communicating a vehicle command from a user to a vehicle. The interface preferably includes an engagement system to engage at least two appendages of a user and adapted to move between a first position and a second position, a sensor system to sense forces imparted by the appendages of the user, and a processor to interpret a vehicle configuration command based on a shift of the appendages of the user and to communicate the vehicle command to a vehicle.

Abstract: One of the embodiments of the invention includes an interface for communicating a vehicle command from a user to a vehicle. The interface preferably includes an engagement system to engage the torso of a user, a sensor system to sense forces imparted by the torso of the user, and a processor to interpret a vehicle command based on a shift of the torso of the user and to communicate the vehicle command to a vehicle.

Abstract: An operator's compartment for an industrial vehicle comprises a platform floor, an operator's seat, at least one presence sensing device and a control module. The operator's seat has a base structure coupled to the platform floor and an operator support coupled to the base structure such that the operator support may be rotated with respect to the platform floor. Each provided presence sensing device is arranged to sense an operator's presence in a predetermined location in or about the operator's compartment and the control module is configured to control at least one operation of the vehicle based upon a rotational position of the operator's seat and a signal from at least one of the presence sensing device(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to a steering actuation device for a vehicle, in particular for an industrial truck, having an operating element (1) for inputting steering commands by exerting torques on the operating element (1), having a sensor arrangement (16) for monitoring the steering command input state of the operating element (1) and having a control device for converting the steering command input data detected by the sensor arrangement (16) into control information for a steering drive apparatus of a wheel, which can be steered, of the vehicle, the sensor arrangement (16) detecting the respective steering command input state of the operating element (1) by means of monitoring the elastic material deformation, in particular torsion, of an element (14), which is subjected to elastic deformation by means of a steering command input torque on the operating element (1) and is coupled to or associated with the operating element (1).

Abstract: A suspension system structure is provided which permits a suspension arm to be disposed without being affected by a driven sprocket or a brake disc. A final drive case is supported on rear portions of left and right vehicle body subframes. A driven sprocket and a brake disc are coaxially disposed on the left and right of the final drive case. The driven sprocket and the brake disc are disposed on the inside of the vehicle body frame. An upper arm and a lower arm are disposed on the outside of the vehicle body frame. Support portions of the upper arm and the lower arm relative to the vehicle body frame are overlapped partly with the driven sprocket and the brake disc in a side view to provide a guard therefor.

Abstract: A power assist mechanism is provided that assists operation of a steering mechanism when receiving a pressurized hydraulic fluid. A hydraulic pump feeds the power assist mechanism with the pressurized hydraulic fluid when driven. An electric motor drives the hydraulic pump. A battery unit is provided for energizing the electric motor. A control unit is provided for controlling the electric power from the battery unit to the electric motor. The battery unit comprises a plurality of lead-acid batteries that are connected in series. Each lead-acid battery comprises a spirally wound positive plate, a spirally wound negative plate, a spirally wound insulating plate that is spirally wound and sandwiched between the positive and negative plates, a battery case that puts therein the spirally wound positive, negative and insulating plates and an electrolyte that is provided in the battery case.