Abstract: A working machine includes an engine compartment, an engine hood, an internal combustion engine arranged in the engine compartment and an exhaust system, which extends from the engine out of the engine compartment via the engine hood. The exhaust system is provided with an air intake for admitting air from the engine compartment into the exhaust system and entraining the air together with the exhaust gases. The air intake includes an air baffle element, which leads the air into an essentially central area in an outlet duct, in which the exhaust gases are led out, in such a way that the air is entrained out of the engine compartment by the exhaust gases through an ejector effect which the exhaust gases exert on the air in the outlet duct.

Abstract: An apparatus for warm up control of an autonomous inverter-driven hydraulic unit has a warm up control section and a switch section. The warm up control section performs a predetermined process using a current speed and current pressure as input information and outputs a first switch command. The switch section is controlled by the first switch command so as to control on/off of power supplied to a fan motor. The apparatus causes an oil temperature to quickly rise to a level where a hydraulic unit driven by a hydraulic pump can work in an optimum condition.

Abstract: A control valve assembly has a first chamber with a first port, a second chamber with a second port, and a first valve that is operative to open between the first and second chambers in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the first chamber. A second valve is operative to open between the second chamber and a primary exit port to vent the second chamber in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the second chamber. A third valve is operative to open between the first chamber and a bypass exit port to vent the first chamber in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the first chamber.

Abstract: A hydraulic control device for controlling a boom-arm combined operation in an excavator includes a boom low-speed control spool and an arm high-speed control spool provided on parallel lines for receiving hydraulic flow from a second hydraulic pump via the parallel lines. A boom priority valve is provided on the parallel line interconnecting the second hydraulic pump and the arm high-speed control spool for throttling the parallel line to cause the hydraulic flow of the pump to be supplied to the boom low-speed control spool prior to the arm high-speed control spool. The boom priority valve has a pressure receiving part remaining in fluid communication with a boom pilot valve through a boom priority control signal line and a variable orifice section for reducing an opening area of the parallel line in proportion to the magnitude of a boom priority control signal pressure delivered to the pressure receiving part.

Abstract: A method for controlling a variable geometry turbine of a turbocharger to increase the temperature of the exhaust gas delivered to an after-treatment system. In one form the method includes reducing a fluid flow area to the turbine below a normal size and bypassing a portion of the exhaust gas around a plurality of guide vanes.

Abstract: A method and a position control device for an electrical-fluid power drive comprising a fluid power and an electrical actuator for driving a force output point.

Abstract: The superconducting device has a rotor which is rotatable about an axis of rotation and is provided with a superconductive winding in a heat conducting winding carrier. The winding carrier has a central cooling agent cavity with a lateral cavity leading out of the winding carrier connected thereto. A cold head associated with a cooling unit is connected to a condenser unit which condenses the cooling agent. A fixed heat tube guiding the cooling agent is coupled to the condenser unit, protruding axially into the coorotating lateral cavity and is sealed in relation thereto.

Abstract: A connecting method and structure is provided to reliably ensure the compressive strength of the joint between a heat transfer pipe and a capillary tube when connecting the capillary tube to the heat transfer pipe by direct brazing. In the connection structure between the heat transfer pipe and the capillary tube, a pinched part in which a pipe end part of the capillary tube is inserted and a brazing filler material pooling part for pooling on a pipe end face side of the pinched part the brazing filler material that flows into the pinched part are formed. When inserted into the pinched part, the capillary tube is brazed to the heat transfer pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioner, in particular for use in motor vehicles, with a cooling circuit and a ventilation system, wherein the cooling circuit features an evaporator/heat exchanger (12) that is arranged in the ventilation system, and wherein a gas sensor (30) is provided in the ventilation system downstream from the evaporator/heat exchanger (12) to detect the rates of a refrigerant of the evaporator/heat exchanger (12) of the air conditioner in the conveyed air-conditioned air. It is provided that the gas sensor (30) is arranged at a narrow point (32) and/or in an area of turbulent flow of an air guidance channel (10) of the ventilation system. The invention also relates to a method to operate such an air conditioner.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for efficient elimination of door and frame condensation at widely utilized commercial freezer/refrigeration display cases. The apparatus includes a local controller unit connected with an array of case sensors including an internal case temperature sensor, an external case frame temperature sensor and a dew point sensor. The case frame temperature sensor and dew point sensor are housed to thermally isolate sensing elements thereof from effects of frame temperature changes and ambient air temperature in the vicinity of a sensing element, and to limit heat transfer by the housing to the sensing elements thereby improving sensing accuracy and apparatus performance.

Abstract: A swamp cooler cooling system for cooling down a swamp cooler includes a first conduit that has an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. The inlet is fluidly coupled to a water supply. A second conduit has a first end and a second end. The first end is fluidly coupled to the second outlet. The second end extends upwardly through a top wall of an outer housing of the swamp cooler for selectively cooling the outer housing.

Abstract: A capacity control algorithm for a multiple compressor liquid chiller system is provided wherein the speed and number of compressors in operation are controlled in order to obtain a leaving liquid temperature setpoint. In response to an increase in the load in the chiller system, the algorithm determines if a compressor should be started and adjusts the operating speed of all operating compressors when an additional compressor is started. In response to a decrease in the load in the chiller system with multiple compressors operating, the algorithm determines if a compressor should be de-energized and adjusts the operating speed of all remaining operating compressors when a compressor is de-energized.

Abstract: A method for regulating a most loaded circuit of a refrigeration system is provided. Each circuit includes at least one case and an EEPR valve. At least one controller communicates with the EEPR valves for receiving signals from the circuits corresponding to operating conditions for each circuit, and for issuing command signals to the EEPR valves and compressor. The operation of each circuit is monitored and a load signal is calculated for each circuit. The load signals for each circuit are compared and the most loaded circuit is determined. The EEPR valve of the most loaded circuit is adjusted to be approximately 100 percent open and a suction pressure of the compressor is adjusted to move a circuit temperature of the most loaded circuit to a target temperature. The process of selecting and regulating the most loaded circuit is repeated after a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning apparatus includes a refrigerant circulation circuit. The vehicle air conditioning apparatus has a variable displacement type compressor, a first pressure monitoring point, a second pressure monitoring point and an oil separator in the refrigerant circulation circuit. Also, the vehicle air conditioning apparatus has a control valve in the compressor. The compressor compresses refrigerant gas. Displacement of the compressor is variable. The refrigerant gas includes oil. The second pressure monitoring point is located more downstream than the first pressure monitoring point. The control valve controls the displacement based on differential pressure between the first and second pressure monitoring points. The oil separator is located between the first and second pressure monitoring points in order to separate the oil from the compressed refrigerant gas, thereby the oil separator serves as means for manifesting the differential pressure.

Abstract: A variable displacement compressor driven by an engine, such as an engine for driving an automotive vehicle is used as a compressor, and the capacity of the compressor is controlled by a capacity control valve such that the differential pressure between discharge pressure and suction pressure of refrigerant becomes equal to a predetermined differential pressure determined by an external signal. Pressure substantially equal to pressure applied across the compressor is applied across the ejector, and therefore to control the differential pressure across the compressor is to control the differential pressure across the ejector. A differential pressure valve disposed between a gas-liquid separator and an evaporator is set to a differential pressure approximately proportional to the differential pressure across the ejector.

Abstract: A bus-bar integrated plate and outer frame section, arranged into a double-deck structure and having numerous bus bars molded with a resin molding plate portion, is provided as a wiring for connecting power switching elements and a smoothing capacitor, fixed on an outer surface of a cylindrical wall of a motor housing, to a printed circuit board serving as a control circuit.

Abstract: A heat pump system (10) including a heat generator (15), a heat engine (26) supplied with heat engine working fluid (18) by the heat generator (15) having a heat engine cylinder chamber (34), a heat engine piston (32), and a heat engine piston rod (35), a preheating chamber (31) employing the heat engine working fluid (18) to heat the heat engine cylinder chamber (34), a compressor (40) driven by the heat engine (26) employing compressor working fluid having a compressor cylinder chamber (46), a compressor piston (44), and a compressor piston rod (47), a spacer (50) separating and joining the heat engine piston rod (35) and the compressor piston rod (47), a sealing assembly (38) associated with the spacer (50) separating the heat engine working fluid (18) and the compressor working fluid, and a valve assembly (60) communicating with the heat engine cylinder chamber (34) and controlling the ingress and egress of heat engine working fluid (18) to the heat engine (26).

Abstract: A dispenser of a conventional refrigerator supplies only cold water. Therefore, the dispenser cannot meet a variety of users' needs. Further, the conventional refrigerator has a problem in that various kinds of water supplied from a water source cannot be properly purified. The present invention relates to a refrigerator including a main body with a storage space defined therein and a door for opening and closing the storage space.

Abstract: An ejector including a nozzle 17 having a high pressure space 18 into which a high pressure coolant flows from an inlet 17a and a throttle portion 17c for reducing a passage area of the high pressure coolant from the high pressure space 18 to jet port 17b, a needle valve 19 for changing opening of the throttle portion 17c by undergoing displacement in an axial direction R of the throttle portion 17c, and a suction space 22 in which a jet port 17b and a gaseous phase coolant inlet 22a are arranged, wherein an end portion 19c of the needle valve 19 on the side opposite to the jet port is arranged on an opposite side end portion space 21 as a space different from the high pressure space 18 and is communicated with the suction space 22.

Abstract: A cryogenic refrigerator includes a pressure feeding device, a refrigeration device, a high pressure passage, a low pressure passage, and at least one heat exchanger at the high pressure passage for refrigerating the refrigerant introduced at the high pressure passage by heat exchange, the heat exchanger including an active pressure drop type heat exchanger for declining pressure of the refrigerant at the high pressure passage before being introduced into the refrigeration device. The active pressure drop type heat exchanger declines the pressure of the refrigerant with a ratio equal to or greater than 5 percent out of 100 percent and refrigerates the refrigerant when a pressure difference between a pressure of the refrigerant before being introduced into the active pressure drop type heat exchanger and a pressure of the refrigerant before being introduced into the refrigeration device is defined as 100 percent.

Abstract: A process for deethanizing light hydrocarbons comprising olefins is disclosed. A feed stream, comprising ethylene, ethane, propylene, and propane, is supplied to a primary deethanizer 24, having absorption and stripping sections. The absorption section produces an overhead vapor effluent 128, consisting primarily of ethylene and ethane, which is supplied to a C2 splitter to separate ethane and ethylene. The stripping section produces a primary deethanizer bottoms stream having an ethane concentration from 1 to 20 mole percent of the feed ethane. The primary deethanizer bottoms 120 are cooled and supplied to a secondary deethanizer 142 having absorption and stripping sections. The absorption section is refluxed, producing an overhead effluent 154 essentially free of ethylene. The stripping section is refluxed to produce a secondary deethanizer bottoms stream essentially free of ethane. The secondary deethanizer bottoms stream is supplied to a depropanizer or C3 splitter for separation of the remaining olefins.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a glass sheet comprises modifying the thermal stress in the glass such that it is a tensile stress or substantially zero stress in a particular temperature zone of the glass, with that zone selected such that the glass sheet is formed substantially free of warping. In an example embodiment, the modifying of the thermal stress is effected by non-uniform cooling of the glass across the glass transition temperature range. This non-uniform cooling may be applied in cooling segments that are linear and at least two of the segments have differing slope.

Abstract: A stitch cam for setting the density of a knit by drawing in a knitting needle holding yarn fed from a yarn feeder is adjustably provided on a carriage. The stitch cam and the yarn guide member are connected by a linking device such that when the stitch cam moves to a knit-forming side, the movable yarn guide member moves in a direction to advance to a side of a gap portion between the mouth portions, and when the stitch cam moves to a stitch-cam-intermitting side, the movable yarn guide member moves in a direction to be retreated from the gap portion between the mouth portions to a needle bed side.

Abstract: A fiber-made surface fastener having on its back a covering of soft fiber yarns excellent in softness and in a function and durability as a surface fastener and including a multiplicity of engaging elements woven or knitted simultaneously with weaving or knitting of a substrate woven or knitted fabric (10) and projecting from a surface of the same woven or knitted fabric (10). Warp yarns (11 to 17, 111, 114) of the substrate woven or knitted fabric (10) contain finished yarns (15, 114) partially. The finished yarns (15, 114) are woven or knitted into the substrate woven or knitted fabric (10) such that the yarn floating from a rear surface of the same substrate woven or knitted fabric (10) and a substantially entire surface of the rear surface of the substrate woven or knitted fabric (10, 110) is covered with the same finished yarns (15, 114). Preferably, these finished yarns (15, 114) are bulky finished yarns composed of multifilaments.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine, comprising a footing with a vertically rotatable needle cylinder with a diameter comprised between 7 and 24 inches, and multiple axial needle accommodation slots; an actuation for actuating the needles, during rotation of the needle cylinder to form knitting with at least one yarn dispensed to the needles at least one drop or feed of the machine. The needle cylinder is rotatable about the axis in both directions of rotation and the needle actuator allows the needles to form knitting in both directions of rotation of the needle cylinder at least one drop or feed of the machine.

Abstract: A machine for washing and/or cleaning articles comprises a sealable enclosure for containing the articles to which cleaning liquid is to be supplied. The cleaning liquid is heated to a high temperature and forced into the enclosure under high pressure as finely dispersed or diffused droplets forming a mist or vapour. A pressure greater than atmospheric is maintained in the enclosure to force the cleaning liquid into at least the surface if not through and into the very structure of the material from which the articles are formed, so as to assist the cleaning process by producing a quicker and more efficient saturation of the articles by the cleaning liquid. The latter may comprise water and detergent or a dry-cleaning solvent. The cleaning liquid is removed from the articles and the interior of the enclosure by means of a suction pump.

Abstract: A lockout assembly suitable for use with a valve having a handle rotatable between an open position and a closed position includes a lock arm which supports a clamping mechanism. In one aspect of the invention, the lock arm includes a longitudinal slot having slot ends. The clamping mechanism is engagable with the handle for clamping thereto and includes a threaded stud extending through the slot. The threaded stud is slidable in the slot between the slot ends. In another aspect of the invention, the clamping mechanism includes a locking knife and body. The body is interposed between the lock arm and locking knife, and includes an opening for slidably receiving the threaded stud therethrough. The locking knife is axially fixed to an end of the threaded stud and is moveable relative to the body for clamping onto the handle interposed between the locking knife and body. The locking knife includes a lower jaw having a distal end and a proximal end.

Abstract: A deadbolt mechanism including a lock out mechanism that functions to disable the operation of the deadbolt from at least one side of the deadbolt mechanism. The deadbolt mechanism includes a deadbolt, key cylinder, housing, turn knob and a shaft that connects the key cylinder and turn knob. To place the deadbolt mechanism in lock out mode, the turn knob is moved to the locked positioned and then pulled outward away from the door. By pulling the knob outward, the shaft engages a portion of the housing which prevents rotation of the shaft and thereby prevents movement of the deadbolt from the locked position.

Abstract: A key blank and key for mating with a core having a plurality of cutouts penetrating from the core surface to the keyway, and a plurality of activator inserts and filler inserts, such that the installer can locate one or more activator inserts in any of the cutouts, and one or more filler inserts in any of the remaining cutouts, to thereby match the code to be provided in the respective flank or flanks of an authorized key. At least three and preferably at least five slotted cutouts are provided. The inserts are preferably in the form of generally semi-circular plates on at least one side of the core. The inventive key for insertion into a cylinder lock keyway has a blade with top and bottom edges spaced apart along a blade height direction and left and right flanks spaced apart along a blade width direction. A longitudinal channel is formed in at least one flank, having a width extending in the blade height direction and a depth extending in the blade width direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an U/Z-shaped steel bar manufacturing process, which includes the steps of (a) supplying a steel sheet material from a material rack to a flattening machine, (b) operating the flattening machine to flatten the steel sheet material and then delivering the steel sheet material to a punch press for punching, (c) operating the punch press to selectively drive the punch dies to punch the steel sheet material with punch holes subject to a predetermined punch pattern, (d) delivering the punched steel sheet material to a roll forming machine and then operating the roll forming machine to ram the punched steel sheet material into an U/Z-shaped steel bar, (e) operating a straightening machine to straighten the U/Z-shaped steel bar, and (f) operating a conveyer to carry the finished product backwards for packing and further delivery or storage.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for subdividing and decelerating a hot rolled long product advancing along a delivery path from a rolling mill to a cooling bed. The method comprises: (a) arranging a shear and a decelerator in succession along the delivery path, with the decelerator comprising a set of driven pinch rolls preceded by a plurality of deflector rolls; (b) contacting a lead segment of the product with the pinch rolls operating at an initial speed at least equal to that of the advancing product; (c) actuating the shear to separate the lead segment from the remainder of the product; and (d) decelerating the lead segment by: (i) reducing the speed of the pinch rolls; and (ii) actuating the deflector rolls to deflect the product segment from the delivery path into a sinuous path.

Abstract: A method of forming a workpiece using an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first stage including a die fixture, a die actuator coupled to the die fixture, and a holding member configured to cooperate with the die fixture to hold the workpiece. The method includes holding the workpiece to the first stage die fixture using the first stage holding member, and conforming the workpiece to a first predetermined dimension using the first stage die fixture.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for shaping an article may comprise a plurality of movable dies arranged to form a chamber whose size may be varied by moving the dies. Each of the dies may have a contacting surface for contacting the article to be shaped. The chamber may have a first portion having a first cross-section and a second portion having a second cross-section. Either portion may include a taper. The first portion may have a differently shaped cross-section than the second portion. The first portion may have a cross-section of greater area than the second portion. The longitudinal axis of the first portion may be offset from the longitudinal axis of the second portion.

Abstract: A magnetic dent removal device (18), method and kit comprises a handle assembly (20) used with a burnishing element (24). The handle assembly (20) includes a handle (26), a containment cup (30) and a magnet (22) received within the containment cup (30). A magnet shield (40) is connected to the handle assembly (20), and a cover pad (38) can be attached to the magnet shield (40). A hooking element (64) can be attached to the handle assembly (20) to allow for the attachment of accessory components to aid in dent removal. An amplification bar (56) can be attached to the hooking element (64) to add strength to the magnetic force. A kit (74) for dent removal includes a carrying case (76), at least one handle (26), at least one magnet (22), at least one burnishing element (24) at least one cover pad (38), and at least one magnet shield (40).

Abstract: A chemically functionalized cantilever system has a cantilever coated on one side thereof with a reagent or biological species which binds to an analyte. The system is of particular value when the analyte is a toxic chemical biological warfare agent or an explosive.

Abstract: A knock sensor of the invention includes a base having a cylindrical part mounted on a vibration generating part and a flange part, an annular piezoelectric element fitted to the cylindrical part and for converting a knocking vibration of the vibration generating part into an electric signal to detect it, electrodes respectively provided to be in contact with both surfaces of the piezoelectric element, terminal plates disposed to be in contact with the respective electrodes and for extracting an output of the piezoelectric element to outside, and a hold unit for pressure holding the piezoelectric element, the electrodes and the terminal plates to the flange part, in which a conductive adhesive material having an almost equal thickness to the electrode is provided on a portion of the piezoelectric element which is not in contact with the electrode.

Abstract: An apparatus (12) is provided for use in determining a length at least representative of the length of a tube that defines a passage in an optical fibre cable (10) along which an optical fibre unit can be installed by blowing. The apparatus (12) comprises a pressure reservoir (32) in which a gas at a known pressure can be stored, outlet piping (34) connected with the pressure reservoir (32) and having an outlet end spaced from the reservoir for connection to a tube of the optical fibre cable (10). The apparatus has a pressure detecting arrangement (42) for detecting gas pressure in a tube connected with the outlet end of the outlet piping (34).

Abstract: A leak detecting system detects fuel gas leakage of a fuel tank. The detecting system includes a fuel pump, a jet pump, and a bent valve, which are disposed in the fuel tank. A fuel flow path system includes a relief line connected to the fuel pump for relieving an excess fuel, a relief flow path switching valve disposed in the relief line, and a sub-line for connecting the switching valve and the vent valve. An air flow path system includes a first air flow line to connect the vent valve to a canister, a second air flow line for connecting the first air flow line to the jet pump, and an air flow switching valve for switching communication between the first and second air flow lines. An inner pressure sensor is provided to the fuel tank for detecting an inner pressure of the fuel tank.

Abstract: Range-extending method and apparatus for testing the viscosity of a fluid (10) undergoing a state change utilizing a viscometer (2) with a rotary assembly (42) for measuring, by automatically changing the rotational speed of the rotary assembly in response to measuring a torque or other test parameter when it meets a target torque trigger and/or other test parameter threshold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a combinatorial research program. The method and apparatus contemplate monitoring the response of a resonator holding a sample and correlating the response with mass change in the samples.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus of submergence aggregate according to the present invention comprising a stock bin for storing fine aggregate, a fine aggregate feed hopper placed under the stock bin, a vibrating feeder placed under a discharge opening of the fine aggregate feed hopper, a screen device placed in the vicinity of an exit of the vibrating feeder, a measurement tank placed under the screen device, an electrode-type displacement sensor as means for measuring a water level placed above the measurement tank, and load cells as mass measuring means for measuring a mass of the measurement tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the stabilization of the engine inlet flow in engine static tests. It consists of an arrangement with an air-permeable element (4), which is arranged in an end position situated close to an engine housing (2) and partially enclosing the latter. The air-permeable element is formed with a first air-permeable embodied planar element part (6), that is arranged below the engine housing, which is positioned along a horizontal engine housing axis and parallel to a planar ground (7) in the vertical spacing distance (a), on the surfacial rim side on the longitudinal edges of which, the longitudinal edges being situated along the engine housing axis, there are arranged, laterally downstream of the longitudinal edges, further air-permeable embodied planar element parts (9–12), that are embodied foldable out of a horizontal orientation to the engine housing.

Abstract: A pressure-sensing element for an internal combustion engine is located in the sleeve of a ceramic glow plug heater having axial and radial pressure channels connecting the sensor diaphragm to the combustion chamber. The sensor signal conditioner is encapsulated in an automotive-type connector either directly attached to the glow plug body or located at the end of a cable pigtail containing the sensor fibers and the heater positive potential wire. A high temperature rated fiber optic pressure sensor capable of measuring either dynamic or absolute pressure is used. The absolute pressure sensor relies on three optical fibers combined in a common ferrule in the sensor head area and connected to one light source (LED) and two detectors (photodiodes) in the signal conditioner area. The fibers can either be identical by being spaced unequally in the ferrule or can have different diameters, numerical aperatures, or both, and be spaced equally or unequally.

Abstract: Measurement of petrophysical and geophysical data of formations in a wellbore using a long gauge bit having at least one sensor therewith. The at least one sensor may be installed in at least one flute of the long gauge bit and/or in the long gauge portion thereof. Data for creating images of the formations are obtained at or near the bottom of the borehole and proximate to the long gauge bit used for drilling the borehole. Orientation of the long gauge bit is also available on a real time basis. Magnetic and/or gravitational sensors may be used in determining bit orientation. The flutes of the long gauge bit and the long gauge portion thereof may have standard inserts to accommodate various types of different sensors and electronic packages therefor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for isolating a downhole tool section from hydraulic and mechanical noise. Anchoring grippers are used in conjunction with a fluid diverter valve to anchor the tool section to a borehole wall and divert fluid flowing in the drill string away from sensitive test equipment during formation testing.

Abstract: The device for detecting movement, particularly that due to wind, comprises a sensor (15) supplying a signal at the time of detection and processing means (21, 22, 23) for converting the detected signal into a control signal. The signal supplied by the sensor (15) is used as an alarm signal for the processing means (21, 22, 23).

Abstract: A liquid residual quantity detecting method which is capable of accurately detecting the residual quantity of a liquid in an apparatus without being affected by the position of the apparatus, to thereby prevent a user from carelessly or erroneously believing that the liquid still remains. A fuel residual quantity detector detects the residual quantity of a fuel stored in a fuel storage chamber 109a of a fuel cell 108 of a camera 100. A microcomputer 205 provides control such that an operation for detecting the residual quantity of the fuel is executed only when the camera 100 is in its normal position.

Abstract: A metal rod-shaped element for a liquid detecting device is essentially cylindrical and has first and second ends. In at least one length, starting from the second end, the element has an isolating coating and an electrode strip is provided which extends along a longitudinal axis of the element. The electrode strip is not electrically connected to the element and the strip comprises a high impedance material. Two flattened sections are provided where the metal of the element lies openly. In a cross sectional view the electrode strip is situated between the two flattened sections. A first contact mechanism is provided in order to establish, in the range of the first end, an electrical contact to the rod-shaped element, and a second contact mechanism is provided in order to establish, within the range of the first end, an electrical contact to the electrode strip.

Abstract: A fluid coupling comprises a compliant material, a seal gland having at least one projection configured to contact the compliant material, and a cover plate configured to compress the compliant material into the gland, thus forcing the compliant material against the projection.

Abstract: A piezo-electric vibration reed 1 including connection arms extended in opposing directions from a base 12, drive arms extended in a direction perpendicular to the connection arms at the respective tips of the connection arms 13 and 14, and detection arms extended from the base 12 in a direction perpendicular to the connection arms. In the respective tips of the drive arms, and the detection arms, there are formed a first deadweight portion and a second deadweight portion, which are adjustment portions used for mass adjustment. The adjustment portions are formed of deadweight layers and an electrode film.