Abstract: A planting tool having a handle, an auger receiver and a basket. The auger receiver has an upper opening and a lower opening. The auger receiver is attached to the handle. The auger receiver is adapted to receive an auger. The basket has an upper opening and a lower opening. The basket is slidably attached to the handle for movement between a raised position and a lowered position. When the basket is in the lowered position, the lower opening of the auger receiver is adjacent the lower opening of the basket to define a partially enclosed region between the auger receiver and the basket.

Abstract: A hydraulic breaker hammer comprises a housing (10) with a longitudinal bore (12), a cylinder sleeve (14), and a cylinder sleeve (14) engaging rear end cover (16), a hammer piston (15) reciprocally powered in the cylinder sleeve (14) for delivering blows to a working implement inserted in a guide sleeve (20) at the front end of the bore (12), wherein the guide sleeve (20) is provided with radial openings (22a,b) for communication of lubricant from a lubricant supply passage (21) in the housing (10) to the inside of the guide sleeve (20), and the guide sleeve (20) is provided with external seal rings (23 a-d) forming annular compartments located between the lubricant supply passage (21) and the radial openings (22 a,b) for spreading lubricant on the outside surface of the guide sleeve (20), a distribution valve (31) communicating with the pressure fluid source and the cylinder sleeve (14) and comprising both a clearance seal means (44) and a seat seal (45,46) for improved tightness, and a pressure accumulator

Abstract: The invention relates to a A pressure-fluid-operated percussion device comprising a frame (2) allowing a tool (13) to be arranged therein movably in its longitudinal direction, means for feeding pressure liquid to the percussion device (1) and for returning pressure liquid to a pressure liquid tank, and means for producing a stress pulse in the tool by utilizing pressure of the pressure liquid.

Abstract: A post driving implement for use with a vehicle, such as a tractor or a skid loader, is disclosed. The post driving implement is comprised of a hammer, a hammer channel, and a hammer cylinder. The hammer travels longitudinally within the hammer channel and is lifted by the hammer cylinder mounted to a closed end of the hammer channel. The hammer cylinder and its associated plumbing is of sufficient size to function as a hydraulic reservoir for the post driving implement, thus eliminating the need for a third hydraulic line to the reservoir on the vehicle and to avoiding need for alteration of the vehicle's reservoir. The post driving implement of the present invention may also include a back plate for mounting the implement to a vehicle. Additionally, the post driving implement may include adjustment mechanisms to vary the positional and angular relationship between the vehicle and the implement.

Abstract: A housing for a radial flow compressor, particularly for a turbocharger, comprises a first housing part and a second housing part joined together to form at least part of the housing, each of the housing parts comprising at least one cavity, said cavities in fluid communication, when the housing parts are juxtaposed, forming a cavity system into which a fluid jointing compound, such as an adhesive, thermoplastic material, etc., is introduced to form a solid joint of said both housing parts, wherein the housing parts are dimensioned such that a gap for introducing the fluid jointing compound extends from a free housing surface of the housing parts when juxtaposed, along facing jointing surface sections of the housing parts, and ports into the cavity system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lead-through means for cables or pipes comprising an outer frame (11) and having at least one sealing module (1) arranged inside the frame and which at least one module surrounds a cable or a pipe (8). The sealing module (1) is divided in its longitudinal direction and is built up with peelable sheets (3) for adaptation of its duct area to the actual cable or pipe (8) and which sealing module (1) is intended to fill out the opening of the frame (11) together with at least one expansion unit (12).

Abstract: A field grading material includes a field grading effective amount of a nanoparticle filler distributed in a polymeric matrix, and the nanoparticle filler is heterogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A current conductor made of braided wire is provided for use in applications of over 10 A/mm2 density or in pulsating applications. The current conductor is formed by braiding conductor-containing groups (11); the groups (11a, 11b) intersect one another at an angle. The braid has a cross section of closed profile, and within the cross section a spacer (12) is positioned for preserving the shape of the profile and for maintaining spaced the braid portions facing one another. The angle of intersection of the mutually intersecting groups (11) is 90?±30?.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cable for transporting electricity, of the type comprising at least one insulated phase conductor, a neutral conductor and a shield, the shield surrounding the phase conductor and the neutral conductor and being adapted to be connected to a reference potential, a portion of the neutral conductor being in contact with a portion of the shield. The portions in contact consist of a material based on the same electrically conductive metal. According to the invention, the shield is of a metallic material covered with a layer of zinc and the neutral conductor is of aluminum covered with a layer of zinc. Applications include the transportation of electricity, more particularly at low voltage.

Abstract: A kit for connecting in parallel two electrical generators, including a wiring unit mounted on an attachment frame which is configured to be rigidly affixed to one of the two electrical generators.

Abstract: Provided is a circuit board which suppresses abnormal formation of plated layer inside a via, caused by core materials of glass fibers or the like projected from a side wall of the via and which helps to improve the connection reliability of the via. An insulating layer, which is formed of thermoset resin and embedded with glass fibers, is provided between a first wiring layer and a second wiring layer. The glass fibers projected into a via hole side from a side wall of the via hole in different positions are embedded into a via conductor in such a state that the glass fibers are jointed with each other.

Abstract: In a manufacturing process of electronic components which include conductive patterns laminated with insulating layers provided therebetween, conductive pattern layers having conductive patterns formed at intervals therebetween along layer surfaces and insulating layers are alternately laminated to each other. The laminate is pressed by applying a force thereto in the lamination direction, followed by cutting of the laminate along cutting lines provided along boundaries between the electronic components, so that the electronic components are separated from each other. In a cutting-removal region of a mother substrate from which the electronic components are separated from each other by cutting, removal dummy patterns having a size allowing it to be disposed within the above region are formed. In the electronic component, floating dummy patterns which are not electrically connected to the conductive patterns are formed at intervals from the cutting-removal region.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention features a printed circuit board. The board can comprise a core layer in which an inner via hole (IVH) is formed, a first plating layer that closes one entrance of the inner via hole, leaving a remaining space in the inner via hole unfilled; and a second plating layer that closes the other entrance of the inner via hole, filling the remaining space. Also, the present invention provides a printed circuit board and a manufacturing method thereof that do not require filling an inner via hole with an insulating ink, and forming a conductive layer on the insulating ink. Therefore, the present invention can increase productive capacity and reduce manufacturing cost by simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the lead time.

Abstract: A structure with a multilayer plated through hole is disclosed. At least one dielectric layer formed by deposition and a conductive layer are formed in an original plated through hole (PTH). The dielectric layer partially covers wiring layers of the substrate to electrically isolate the PTH and the conductive layer to form a multilayer PTH so as to save PTH occupation space of the substrate. Preferably, the formation of the dielectric layer is electrophoretic deposition to control the deposition thickness in the PTH very even and thin, no drilling is necessary. Accordingly, it can increase electrical performance and decrease cross-talk effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for protecting a person from electromagnetic waves. The system includes an electromagnetic-wave shielding blanket, an electric conductor housed in the electromagnetic-wave shielding blanket for absorbing electromagnetic waves and transferring the electromagnetic waves to a ground, and a grounding connection for connecting the electric conductor to the ground. The system further includes an electric heating mattress housing the ground, and an electric conductor housed in the electric heating mattress for absorbing electromagnetic waves and transferring the electromagnetic waves to the ground, wherein the grounding connection connects the electric conductor of the electromagnetic-wave shielding blanket to the electric conductor of the electric heating mattress.

Abstract: An EMI shield for personal computers, cellular telephones, and other electronic devices is constructed from thermoformable polymeric material which is then metallized on all surfaces by vacuum metallization techniques to provide an inexpensive, lightweight, yet effective EMI shield.

Abstract: Cutter inserts for rotary drill bits include a cutter insert body having a cutter recess configured to receive a backup cutter therein. Rotary drill bits for drilling a subterranean formation include at least one such cutter insert affixed to a blade rotationally behind a cutter pocket for a primary cutter. Methods of manufacturing such drill bits include providing a bit body having a plurality of blades. A cutter insert is provided and secured within a cutter insert recess formed in the face of a blade. A backup cutter is secured within a cutter recess of the cutter insert.

Abstract: It is possible to rapidly and accurately reach a target value while putting a material to be weighed. In step S1, a target value is set. Putting in of a material is started. Control is passed to step S2 and step S3 and a numerical value A at the digit of thousand is displayed. After the putting in is continued, in step S5, S?W<1000 is obtained. Control is passed to step S6 and step S7, where in addition to the numerical value A of the digit of thousand, a numerical value B of the digit of hundred is also displayed while ignoring the numeric values C and D of the digits of ten and one. In step S8, S?W<100 is obtained. Control is passed to step S9 and step S10, where in addition to the numerical values A of the digit of thousand and the numerical value B of the digit of hundred, the numerical value C of the digit of ten is also displayed while ignoring the value D of the digit of one.

Abstract: Provided is a combinational weighing technique which can successfully improve a precision of a combinational weighing or a combinational counting of a weighed article. In a selecting step, since at least one large input weighing device is selected without any exception, therefore a target weight value is substantially reduced. This allows an equally dividing operation over the reduced target weight by two small input weighing devices to be performed. Consequently, the precision in the combinational weighing of corn flakes or the combinational counting of tablets can be improved.

Abstract: A vehicle power unit support structure supports a transversal-type power unit having a power source and transmission coupled with each other in a juxtaposed relation in a width direction of the vehicle. The power unit support structure includes a power source mount provided on an end portion of the power source, and a transmission mount disposed on an end portion of the transmission. As viewed from the front of the vehicle, respective spring axis lines of the power source mount and transmission mount are inclined to intersect with each other at a point higher than the center of gravity of the power unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a vehicle which has seven degrees of freedom driven by servo motors with brakes so that obstacles of transportation are overcome for a disabled and the disabled can be lifted to a height as tall as a normal person.

Abstract: A power system for a mobile vehicle is disclosed. The power system has a power source, a first rotor mechanically driven by the power source, and a second rotor rotationally decoupled from the power source. The power system also has a stator common to the first and second rotors.

Abstract: An engine controlling device and method for a hybrid vehicle that includes an engine and a motor-generator as driving sources and has an electric-vehicle (EV) drive mode in which the vehicle is driven using only the motor-generator as a driving source and a hybrid (HEV) drive mode in which the vehicle is driven while including the engine as a driving source. When the vehicle is in a stopped state while the driving force of the engine is not being used, the device estimates a minimum driving torque required for starting the vehicle from the relationships among a brake torque, a motor-generator torque and a vehicle speed during a transitional period of a brake-pedal releasing operation. Based on the estimated minimum driving torque, the device determines prior to pressing of the accelerator pedal whether it is necessary to use the engine for a driving force of the hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: This application relates to a hybrid power supply apparatus comprising a fuel cell and an energy storage device for use in off-road electric vehicles, such as lift trucks. The apparatus is a substitute for conventional lead acid batteries and is sized to fit within a conventional lift truck battery receptacle tray. The fuel cell and fuel processor systems are designed to meet the average load requirements of the vehicle, while the batteries and power control hardware are capable of responding to very high instantaneous load demands. The invention has a similar electrical interface as conventional battery systems and does not require vehicle modification. The apparatus is air-cooled to ensure that the hybrid power components operate within a preferred temperature range and to maintain the external surfaces of the apparatus and exhaust gases within safe temperature limits.

Abstract: This control method for a fuel cell vehicle includes: a target motor output power obtaining step which obtains a target motor output power corresponding to an accelerator opening degree; and a high output power control step which controls operations of a first DC-DC converter and a second DC-DC converter, such that an output voltage of a power source becomes equal to or larger than a predetermined voltage that is required for securing a desired motor output power, when the target motor output power is larger than a predetermined output power threshold value.

Abstract: A powertrain module for a vehicle. The powertrain module comprises a support member. An energy source is disposed within the support member. A motor-driven wheel is rotatably attached to the support member and coupled to the energy source, and a tire is mounted to the motor-driven wheel. The powertrain module is configured to be attached as a unit to a corner portion of a vehicle to provide the vehicle with motive power.

Abstract: An electrically driven wheel for a tracked vehicle which includes a driving track wheel with built in cogs and a brushless DC motor having a mounting shaft to connect the wheels to the tracked vehicle. The brushless DC motor is coupled within the driving track wheel to develop rotational torque for rotating the driving track wheel and includes a drum, a bank of pole assemblies connected between the drum and the stationary mounting shaft, and electrical wiring for energizing the bank of pole assemblies. In an embodiment, the brushless DC motor includes permanent magnet high multiple pole motors. The electrically driven wheels are part of a drive system for the tracked vehicle. The drive system includes a track module frame, at least two flexible tracks coupled with the electrically driven track wheels, and a controller for controlling the electrically driven track wheels in response to a driver command.

Abstract: An in-wheel motor system, wherein the non-rotating side case of a motor and a knuckle are connected to each other by a motor attachment plate (11), a knuckle attachment place (12), and a damper (16) for interconnecting these plates (11) and (12), moving in the vertical direction of a vehicle. A first direct-acting guide (13) consisting of a linear bearing (13A) and a rod (13B) and a second direct-acting guide (14) consisting of a linear bearing (14A) and a rod (14B) are integrally attached to an attachment member (12m) installed on the side face of the knuckle attachment plate (12). Also, spring members (15) and (15) are installed between receiving members (11m) and (11m) for supporting both ends of the rod (14B) of the second direct-acting guide (14) installed on the motor attachment plate (11) and the fixing portion (12k) for fixing the second direct-acting guide 14 of the attachment member (12m).

Abstract: A passive louver system providing supplemental and localized cooling for an engine compartment is implemented using magnetic catches for opening and closing of the louvers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled air-conditioning device for a vehicle comprising a compressor (2) which is driven by the vehicle engine (1) through a clutch unit (3), a condenser (7), at least one evaporator (8, 9) and a main circuit for coolant fluid flowing between the compressor (2), condenser (7) and the evaporator (8, 9). Said main circuit comprises a first line (30) for supplying fluid from the compressor (2) to the condenser (7), a second line (31) for supplying fluid from the condenser (7) to the evaporator (8, 9), a third line (32) which sucks fluid from the evaporator (8, 9) towards the compressor (2) and is provided with an additional circuit (33) disposed between the first line (30) and the third line (32) which returns gases exhausted by the compressor directly towards the suction thereof and comprises a control device (5, 10) for switching on and off the additional circuit.

Abstract: A snowmobile rear suspension is shown comprised of a linear force element (LFE) positioned outside the envelope of the snowmobile endless track. The snowmobile frame includes a chassis mounted to a tunnel, where the chassis includes a central mounting bracket. The LFE is attached at one end to the bracket and at the other end to a bell crank. The bell crank is operatively connected to the slide rails. When the slide rails collapse in normal operation, the bell crank strokes the LFE, and the suspension is progressive throughout the range.

Abstract: In a motorcycle having an engine between a front wheel and a rear wheels, functional components (a first radiator, a fuel pump, a rear shock absorber) are arranged, as viewed from the side, on a circumference of a circle with a radius R corresponding to a distance from a crankshaft, serving as a center, to a corner of an oil pan, serving as a part most distant from the engine, to thereby concentrate the functional components of the motorcycle at positions substantially equidistant from the crankshaft of the engine. To achieve a mass concentration toward the vehicle body center of a motorcycle.

Abstract: A clutch failure detector is provided for detecting failure of an automatic clutch system. The clutch failure detector can include a current value detector and a determination device. Upon turning ON a main switch, an operation to disengage and engage a clutch can be performed by a clutch actuator, and a totalized value of current supplied to a clutch actuator can be calculated for a specific period of time while the clutch is in the process of engaging in the operation to disengage and engage the clutch. The totalized value can be compared with a preset threshold, and if a difference between the totalized value and the threshold is equal to or greater than a given value, it is determined that an automatic clutch system has a failure.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a vehicle body frame, a rear swing arm which is mounted on a vehicle body frame in a rockable manner by way of a pivot shaft, and a rear wheel which is pivotally supported on a rear portion of the rear swing arm and is rotated by a driving force of a drive shaft. The pivot shaft which constitutes a support portion and an axis of the rear wheel axle are arranged at the substantially same height. The drive shaft is arranged at a position upwardly spaced-apart from the drive shaft, that is, above the pivot shaft. The drive shaft includes a shaft-length variable mechanism which can change a length of the shaft. The resulting configuration provides a motorcycle having reduce weight while maintaining support rigidity of the rear swing arm.

Abstract: A brake support structure for effectively utilizes a space is disposed so as to be hardly visible in appearance. In addition, the brake support structure protects the pipes. A brake support structure includes a vehicle frame having rear frames extending from main frames with a swing arm having a front end pivotally supported on the rear frames and a rear end for rotatably supporting a rear wheel. Brake pipes are connected to a brake caliper for braking the rear wheel. An upper cross member interconnects the rear frames and is disposed near the swing arm. The brake pipes extend between the upper cross member and the swing arm.

Abstract: A motor-driven seatbelt apparatus which enables easy re-restraining of a webbing even when an occupant releases the webbing temporarily from a restrained state. A control device senses the vehicle velocity with a vehicle-velocity sensor. When the vehicle velocity is a predetermined value or lower, the control device drives a motor to rotate a winding shaft, so that the webbing is wound into a completely wound state. When the vehicle is traveling at a vehicle velocity exceeding the predetermined value, the storing and winding operation of the winding shaft by the control device or the motor is not performed. Therefore, the occupant who temporarily released the webbing and finished an action such as to take out a small article in the cabin can re-restrain the webbing immediately thereafter.

Abstract: A reinforcement for a vehicle having a pillared roof includes a support structure and an activation mechanism to contact the support structure, driving the support structure to an extended position substantially upwardly. The extended support structure is capable of strengthening the pillared roof by contacting the roof to prevent an amount of deformation of the roof during a crash condition causing roof deformation.

Abstract: An opening/closing controlling apparatus of the present invention has an automatic opening/closing mechanism for automatically opening and closing an opening/closing object such as a door; a collision detecting sensor for detecting a collision of a vehicle; a time measuring device for measuring a time from a time when the collision detecting sensor detects a collision of the vehicle; and an opening/closing controller for prohibiting automatic opening/closing of the opening/closing object from the time of the collision of the vehicle and for permitting the automatic opening/closing by the automatic opening/closing mechanism after passage of a predetermined time since the collision. The present invention successfully achieves high reliability in the event of a vehicle accident.

Abstract: A speed reduction device of a vehicle for reducing the rotation of drive wheels includes a casing mounted on a vehicle frame, first and second drive axles rotatably mounted on the casing and connected to first and second drive shafts, respectively, and a driven sprocket wheel and a brake disc for braking the first and second drive axles are mounted on the first drive axle. The second drive axle is detachably joined to the first drive axle.

Abstract: A panel mount cable control assembly is provided which is useful with a vehicle having controllable mechanisms such as a throttle and choke of an internal combustion engine. The cable control assembly includes independently actuated shifters operatively connected to respective Bowden cables connected to the controllable mechanisms, which each shifter having a different mode of operation. A first shifter is preferably maintained in a desired position through frictional engagement, while a second shifter operates for a free return though a spring which biases the shifter to an initial position. Both shifters are preferably mounted to substantially enclose a chamber of a housing, and are positioned for side-by-side independent pivotal movement with the shifters in abutment.

Abstract: In a rigid drive axle for a vehicle comprising an axle beam provided with a differential housing, at least two tubular axle sections extending in opposite directions from the differential housing and spring support brackets projecting laterally from the axle tube sections, the spring support brackets are integral parts of the axle tube sections facilitating adaptation to various automotive vehicles and forming a relatively low-weight structure which increases the ride comfort and driving safety and also provides for minimal tire wear.

Abstract: An electric power steering control apparatus can limit a motor impression voltage thereby to maintain an appropriate motor output even upon occurrence of a failure of a motor current detection circuit or a motor current feedback control system. The apparatus includes a motor that generates an assist force to the steering system, an input processing section that takes in a steering torque signal from a torque sensor, an output processing section that drives the motor, and a processing unit that provides an instruction to the output processing section based on the steering torque signal. The processing unit includes an impression voltage calculation section that calculates an amount of operation to the motor in accordance with the steering torque signal, and an impression voltage limiting section that limits the impression voltage to predetermined limit values or less corresponding to the direction of the steering torque signal.

Abstract: An enclosed test stand may be enclosed by at least two reverberant boundary surfaces. Two of said at least two reverberant boundary surfaces may abut against each other to form an edge. A first linear array of microphones may be configured to detect acoustical signals of a sound field. The linear array of microphones may be arranged along the edge. An evaluating unit may be coupled to the linear array of microphones. The evaluating unit may be configured to locate sound sources of the sound field.

Abstract: A speaker system has a speaker unit with a vibration plate of a corn type, a horn and a diffuser. The horn is disposed such that a small-diameter opening thereof is positioned inward from a front opening of the vibration plate, and an outer surface of the horn is arranged along an inner surface of the vibration plate from the small-diameter opening to form a first acoustic path. The diffuser has a base portion, a front end portion and an outer peripheral surface extending therebetween, and is disposed such that the base portion is positioned inward from a front opening of the horn and opposed to the small-diameter opening of the horn. The diffuser has a specific shape such that the outer peripheral surface expands along an inner surface of the horn from the base portion to form a second acoustic path. The expanding outer peripheral surface of the diffuser is then narrowed toward the front end portion of the diffuser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactical safety belt comprising an elongated strip of flexible belt material having first and second ends, where the first end is folded back upon itself to form a buckle receiving loop and an adjacent open sided pocket between the folded portions of the belting material. A buckle is affixed to the loop and adapted to receive the second end of the belt material to secure the belt around the waist of the user. A ring is slidably secured within the pocket so that the ring may be stowed within the pocket or partially pulled from the pocket to be accessed for use in receiving a safety rope hook or an emergency rappelling line.

Abstract: A ladder dolly engagable to multiple styles of ladders. The dolly comprises two separate tubular bodies with each having at least one side shorter than the other sides. Two horizontal members extending from sides perpendicular to the shorter side and outwardly extend past the shorter side. Multiple holes are spaced in the outwardly extended ends of the horizontal members, whereby allowing securement to various sizes of ladder rungs. Each pair of horizontal members includes a pin engagable between corresponding holes for securing each tubular body to a ladder rung. An axle is attached to one side perpendicular to the shorter side of one tubular body and extends outwardly in the opposite direction of the shorter side. A second axle is attached to the opposite perpendicular side of the second tubular body and also extends outwardly past the shorter side. Each axle rotatably supports a wheel on the outwardly extended end.

Abstract: The present invention is a wildlife observation stand capable of being rollably transportable along a surface. The stand comprises a perch, a base, and a handle. The perch includes a sidewall and a platform structure. The platform structure has a circular outer circumference and an axle centered in said platform. The circular outer circumference defines a volume. The base is adapted to support the perch. The handle is adapted to connect to the axle. The base and sidewall may be dismantled and contained within the volume and the platform structure may be used as a wheel that pivots about said axle in order to rollably transport the stand.

Abstract: An elevator installation has an elevator car and a permanent magnet linear drive system with a stationary part and a movable part, which moves along the stationary part when the permanent magnet linear drive system is controlled in a drive mode. The elevator car is arranged in a rucksack configuration. The stationary part has two inclined interaction surfaces which include an angle between 0° and 180°. The movable part comprises two units which are so arranged in common on a rear side of the elevator car and mechanically positively connected with the elevator car that in the case of drive control each of the two units produces a movement along one of the interaction surfaces in order to thus move the elevator car.

Abstract: An elevator door system includes a motor rotating a vertical reel, and an elevator door. The door can be formed of a plurality of vertically aligned rigid panels or can be a sheet of material which is rigid or reinforced in the vertical direction or can have any other appropriate form making it suitable for being wound upon and unwound from the reel. The door is mounted to a flexible force transmission member provided along an entire width of the door and interconnected to the reel. Accordingly, the forces generated by the motor for opening and closing the door are substantially transmitted through the transmission member rather than being imparted onto the door itself Hence, in use the strain on the door is greatly reduced and therefore the quantity of material used for the door and consequently its cost and mass can be reduced without deteriorating performance.

Abstract: A disk brake has a flange portion formed on the outer periphery of a portion of a caliper body main body where an opening is formed. The opening is used for insertion of a cutting tool for machining of a cylinder bore. The outer diameter of the flange portion is larger than that of a general surface of the outer peripheral wall of the bore formed in the caliper body main body. A lid member is secured to the opening by friction stir welding. The flange portion ensures a sufficient welding margin. The overall weight of the disk brake is reduced by minimizing the wall thickness of the general surface of the outer peripheral wall of the bore.