Abstract: A cable for reducing crosstalk having a plurality of unshielded twisted pairs, each of which has a different lay length. A jacket enclose the plurality of unshielded twisted pairs, where the unshielded twisted pair that has the longest lay length among the plurality of unshielded twisted pairs is positioned within the center of the jacket, substantially along the central longitudinal axis of the cable.

Abstract: A wiring component includes an array of multiple wires, at least one connector which engages the wires, and at least two layers of a hardened fiber and a filler compound that sandwiches the wires. The areas adjacent to the wires include a filler which immobilizes the wires relative to the layers. In one embodiment at least a portion of the connector is embedded in the filler.

Abstract: There are provided herein a superconductive composite tape and a method of fabrication thereof: a tape having a layer made of superconductive material positioned on a substrate is etched, for example by using laser equipment, in order to obtain a plurality of grooves through the superconductive material layer and delimit a plurality of superconductive filaments, which are substantially parallel to one another and to a longitudinal axis of the tape and are spaced out from one another.

Abstract: A method for laying a superconductor cable having a superconductive cable core and a cryostat enclosing the superconductive cable core, with the superconductive cable core being arranged freely mobile in the cryostat. The method includes cooling the superconductive cable core to the operating temperature after laying the superconductor cable, shortening the superconductive cable core relative to the cryostat, fixing the superconductive cable core at its ends; and mounting terminations on the ends of the cable core.

Abstract: A wiring harness that is protected against damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet light is disclosed and claimed. The harness may be constructed out of two pieces that may be joined together, and may also be mounted against a surface, and its structure and design may be altered to minimize aesthetic impact of the structure upon which it is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 2-layer printed circuit board (PCB) for enabling impedance matching of a high frequency signal line, and a method of manufacturing the 2-layer PCB. In the present invention, an insulation layer with a predetermined thickness is formed as an insulation substance on a top surface of a signal layer formed on a general 2-layer PCB so as to protect a high frequency signal line formed on the signal layer. An auxiliary layer selectively including carbon, a PCB, a tape in the form of copper foil or the like is formed on a top surface of the insulation layer. At this time, the thickness of the insulation layer is determined to be different depending on a material of the auxiliary layer. Further, the auxiliary layer and a ground layer provided to the 2-layer PCB are electrically connected to each other. Then, the auxiliary layer serves as a ground plane.

Abstract: A printed circuit board structure includes a plurality of layers. The plurality of layers includes at least one metal layer or partial metal layer and at least one dielectric layer of a first type. The plurality of layers also includes two dielectric layers of a second type that is different from the first type. The at least one dielectric layer of the first type is between the two dielectric layers of the second type. The dielectric layers of the second type have a moisture absorption characteristic not in excess of 0.1%.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package system includes forming a multi-tier substrate, and attaching a plurality of integrated circuits on the multi-tier substrate.

Abstract: A multichip integrated circuit package system is provided attaching a first integrated circuit die on a substrate top surface, mounting a second integrated circuit die over the first integrated circuit die, connecting an external interconnect on a substrate bottom surface, and forming a first encapsulation having a recess to expose a portion of the substrate bottom surface and the external interconnect.

Abstract: An electronic package having a controlled standoff height between a surface mount electronic device and a substrate includes a plurality of polymeric standoffs adhered to at least one of the underside of the surface mount electronic device or an upper surface of the substrate. The polymeric standoffs prevent collapse of the surface mount electronic device during overmolding or encapsulation of the surface mount electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device substrate is formed of a thin-plate reinforcing substrate; an external connection wiring layer stacked on the reinforcing substrate, and comprising an electrical insulation provided on the reinforcing substrate, an opening formed in the electrical insulation, a first conductor pattern and a via-hole conductor provided in the opening and formed integrally with each other; and a second conductor pattern formed on the opposite side of the electrical insulation to the reinforcing substrate, and at least partially electrically connected to the via-hole conductor.

Abstract: A wired circuit board includes a metal supporting board, an insulating base layer formed on the metal supporting board, a conductive pattern formed on the insulating base layer, a first semi-conductive layer formed on the conductive pattern, an insulating cover layer formed on the first semi-conductive layer, and a second semi-conductive layer formed on the insulating cover layer. The first semi-conductive layer and the second semi-conductive layer are electrically connected to the metal supporting board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a printed circuit board and a print circuit board manufactured thereby, in which through holes of a core board are filled by reverse pulse plating so that it allows to manufacture a core board having greater than 100 ?m of a thickness which has been a processing limitation with conventional technologies and form bumps on a thick insulation layer, which has been difficult till now, and thus providing resistance against pressure of paste bumps produced during stacking due to the increased strength of a core board, convenience to join between layers, excellent heat-releasing effect, and collectively stacking of core boards, which was not possible with conventional methods.

Abstract: The present invention is a metal shielding apparatus; it includes a cover shielding and a bottom shielding. The cover shielding has a number of holes while the bottom shielding has a number of jutted points. The holes and the jutted points can be used for alignment when combining these two covers. And there is at least one raised part among the jutted points for a better fitting of the cover and bottom shieldings and further prevents from the looseness. Furthermore, the holes, jutted points and raised parts can also be setup on the cover and the bottom shieldings interchangeably for the same effect.

Abstract: A cable organizer box for the maintenance of cables connecting computer workstations and peripherals, including power supplies, is described. The system comprises a specially adapted box that attaches via a removable top surface to the underside of a table or desk. The box has a hinged wall that opens easily for the insertion of wires, cables, and the like. The hinged wall can then be secured in the closed position. The box is easily installed and removed, and is reusable at a new location.

Abstract: A system comprising a drilling vessel, a riser connected to the drilling vessel, a drillstring within the riser, the drillstring extending into a borehole, a drill bit connectable to the drillstring, a pump system comprising an inlet in the riser and an outlet to the drilling vessel, and a pump controller adapted to control a pressure within the riser and the borehole by raising or lowering a fluid level within the riser.

Abstract: An instrumented drill pipe including an elastomeric tubular liner secured to the inner surface of a tubular member. The elastomeric liner has an interior surface configured to form a plurality of lobes extending radially inwardly and spaced circumferentially about the liner. An elongated measurement instrument assembly is positioned within the longitudinal passage of the liner and frictionally engaged by the lobes of the liner whereby the instrument is supported in the longitudinal passage of the liner so that vibration imparted to the instrument is absorbed by the liner and fluid is permitted to pass through recesses formed between the lobes.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a downhole method and apparatus for simultaneously determining the horizontal resistivity, vertical resistivity, and relative dip angle for anisotropic earth formations. The present invention accomplishes this objective by using an antenna configuration in which a transmitter antenna and a receiver antenna are oriented in non-parallel planes such that the vertical resistivity and the relative dip angle are decoupled. Preferably, either the transmitter or the receiver is mounted in a conventional orientation in a first plane that is normal to the tool axis, and the other antenna is mounted in a second plane that is not parallel to the first plane. This invention also relates to a method and apparatus for steering a downhole tool during a drilling operation in order to maintain the borehole within a desired earth formation.

Abstract: A method of using a survey system comprising at least one sensor. The method comprises operating the survey system to provide information regarding the orientation of the sensor relative to the Earth at a first resolution level while the sensor is a first distance relative to the Earth's surface and operating the survey system to provide information regarding the orientation of the sensor relative to the Earth at a second resolution level while the sensor is a second distance relative to the Earth's surface. The second distance is larger than the first distance. The second resolution level is higher than the first resolution level.

Abstract: A steering tool for use in drilling a borehole, including a tubular housing, a tool actuating device movably supported within the housing, a plurality of hydraulically actuated steering devices circumferentially spaced about the housing, and a hydraulic control system interposed between the tool actuating device and the steering devices for converting an actuating movement of the tool actuating device to independent actuation of the steering devices.

Abstract: A drill includes a main body and a high-hard tip attached to a front end of the body. The tip has a width greater than the diameter of the body and has an angular cutting portion. In order to form a hole having a greater distal end in a wall, the tip is attached on the main body in such a way that a cutting point on an axial line of the tip is eccentrically shifted from an axis of the main body. The drill is inserted into a preliminary hole drilled beforehand and cuts a distal end of the preliminary hole to form a hole including an expanded distal end having a greater diameter. Thereby, the expanded distal end hole having a greater distal end can be formed that is capable of increasing the fixity of an anchor far greater.

Abstract: Hand slips having an automated device for raising and lowering the hand slips including a mounting bracket, a motor and a yoke connected to the hand slips using a suitable linkage.

Abstract: A PDC cutter utilizes the combination of an elliptical shape with higher thermal resistance obtained through leaching to provide a cutter which is more effective than a cutter using either concept alone. The PDC cutter includes a tungsten carbide portion with protrusions extending from a surface thereof in a pattern. The diamond volume is mounted to the surface wherein the protrusions allow for the diamond volume to be larger about a perimeter edge of the cutter and smaller/shallower in a center region of the cutter. The protrusions providing surfaces for the diamond layer (table) to bond to the underlying tungsten carbide portion. With this configuration, diamond volume is maximized around the edge of the cutter.

Abstract: A control circuit for scanning a pressure or force responsive sensor array is disclosed. Pressure or force sensors formed of an array of pressure or force responsive sensor elements can be used to acquire pressure or force measurements in response to an applied load. The control circuit can sample signals from the sensor elements to detect the pressure or force at one or more sensor elements of the sensor array. The circuit herein may provide for relatively faster scan rates. A user may define a subset or subsets of sensor elements of the sensor array to be scanned. Various methods and related circuitry for adjusting for sensor characteristics are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hydraulically driven vehicle is disclosed which is moved or turned by driving left and right hydraulic transmissions with one engine and driving left and right drive wheels with these hydraulic transmissions. The vehicle includes a gear-shifting mechanism for converting the actions of an operator and transmitting the result to the hydraulic transmissions, which mechanism is comprised of a first swinging member that is swung by a vehicle speed cable, and left and right second swinging members that are placed on the first swinging member, that are swung by left and right steering cables, and that push and pull push-pull rods.

Abstract: An electronic traction control system for a vehicle having multiple hydraulic driven wheels includes a plurality of digital displacement pumps, a plurality of drive systems having counterbalance valves and motors used to drive wheels, and electronic flow control valves used in association with each drive assembly. Additionally the system has a steering mechanism that is electrically connected to a digital sensor and a proportional sensor that sends signals to a system controller that operates the functioning of the digital displacement hydraulic pumps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheelchair, containing: a frame, at least two carrying wheels, whereby each carrying wheel by means of an insertable axle is detachably connected to the frame, and at least one electrical wheel motor for electrical drive of the carrying wheels, whereby the wheel motor is fitted at least partly in a wheel hub of a carrying wheel. The invention also relates to a carrying wheel provided with a wheel motor for use in such a wheelchair.

Abstract: A motorcycle in which an engine is disposed between a front wheel and a rear wheel and an exhaust pipe for guiding exhaust gas emitted from the engine is extended forward relative to the engine, including an electric motor that is disposed behind a cylinder portion of the engine and is configured to apply a torque to a power transmission system including a crankshaft of the engine.

Abstract: A power system includes a power source, a first electric machine drivingly connected to the power source, a second electric machine drivingly connected to the power source, and power-system controls. The power-system controls may include a bidirectional power regulator operable to cause the first electric machine to operate as an electric motor and also operable to cause and regulate generation of electricity by the first electric machine. Additionally, the power-system controls may include a unidirectional power regulator operable to cause and regulate generation of electricity by the second electric machine.

Abstract: A bonnet for an automotive vehicle has a leading end, a trailing end, and a lock striker for locking the free end of the bonnet to the vehicle body during normal operation when the bonnet is closed. The lock striker is spaced from the bonnet portion by a mounting mechanism that includes at least one elongated arm extending between the inside of the bonnet portion and the lock striker. At least one portion of the elongated arm is weakened to permit relative pivoting of the bonnet portion and the lock striker around a geometrical axis when the elongated arm is loaded in excess of a predetermined value. The bonnet is thus allowed to move downwardly in the event of an impact between a pedestrian and the bonnet portion.

Abstract: A mobile robot generally including a first suction module, a second suction module and a hinge assembly pivotably connecting the suction modules together. Each of the suction modules includes a support frame defining a vacuum chamber and a vacuum unit supported on the support frame and communicating with the vacuum chamber. The vacuum unit includes a rotating impeller and an exhaust cowling surrounding the impeller. The impeller has an axis of rotation and is adapted to draw air from the vacuum chamber into the impeller in a direction generally parallel to the impeller axis of rotation and to discharge the drawn air in a direction substantially perpendicular to the impeller axis of rotation. The exhaust cowling is adapted to redirect the discharged air, whereby a thrusting force is applied to the support frame in a direction opposite of the direction of the drawn air from the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A device movable along the surface of an object, comprising two sets of suction disk units having negative pressure regulating valve units with a function to selectively control the degree of vacuum. A reshiprocating actuator unit connecting these two sets of suction disk units to each other further comprises a left side reshiprocating actuator, a right side reshiprocating actuator, and a connection means for the rod case units of the reshiprocating actuators. The connection means restricts these two sets of reshiprocating actuators in a direction parallel with the moving direction of the device so that the relative position of these two sets of reshiprocating actuators is kept unchanged. Also, two types of wheels, i.e.

Abstract: A power steering system includes a device for actively applying an additional steering torque as well as a device for actively applying a superposition steering angle.

Abstract: A hydro-static transmission travel system for a working machine enables the working machine to travel over a range from low speed to high speed with a simplified circuit arrangement. By referring to a machine traveling speed (vehicle speed) based on a detected signal from a rotation sensor, a controller computes respective target tilting amounts of hydraulic motors 10, 20 and controls the tilting amount for the hydraulic motors and a clutch. Depending on whether the traveling speed exceeds a setting speed as a reference boundary, the controller selectively switches over a drive mode between low-speed four-wheel drive, in which travel units 12, 22 are both driven, and high-speed two-wheel drive, in which the front-wheel side hydraulic motor 10 is controlled to zero displacement and only the rear-wheel side travel unit 22 is driven.

Abstract: To provide a drive switching mechanism for a vehicle which allows the number of parts to be reduced by simplifying the structure for 2WD/4WD switching and differential lock switching. In a drive switching mechanism for a vehicle which enables 2WD/4WD switching and differential lock switching to be effected by a single operating lever, a flange is supported on the body side so as to be pivotable in one direction, the operating lever is coupled to the flange and the flange is pivoted in the one direction, and the operating lever is supported so as to be pivotable in the other direction different from the one direction, the operating lever being operated in the one direction or the other direction to enable the 2WD/4WD switching and the differential lock switching.

Abstract: A vehicle seat sensing system is provided for detecting a presence of an unrestrained vehicle occupant on a vehicle seat cushion. A plurality of sensor assemblies are in spaced relation to one another and disposed adjacent a lower surface of said vehicle seat cushion. Each of the plurality of sensor assemblies variably sense a displacement of the vehicle seat cushion. A summing circuit disposed in proximity to the plurality of sensor assemblies is provided for summing sensed signals from the plurality of sensor assemblies. The summing circuit provides a summed output signal indicative of a presence of a vehicle occupant. The summed output signal is output exterior of the vehicle seat for determining whether the vehicle occupant is seated on the vehicle seat cushion.

Abstract: Industrial truck, in particular high-bay order picker, having a standing platform (4) defining the occupation region (2) for an operator, a parapet (20) being provided on at least one side of the standing platform (4), characterized in that at least one vertically adjustable knee-support element (26) is provided in the parapet region on a rest (28), on which knee-support element an operator who is standing on the platform (4) and leaning against the parapet (20) can support himself with his knees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drivetrain for a motor vehicle which has a first and a second axle and a chassis. The drivetrain comprises a drive unit which is mounted to the chassis in the region of the first axle and has an output shaft. Further, the drivetrain comprises a propeller shaft arrangement which is connected to the output shaft and to an input member of a differential which is mounted to the chassis in the region of the second axle. The propeller shaft arrangement comprises at least a first propeller shaft section and a second propeller shaft section which are connected to one another by means of an articulated joint. The propeller shaft arrangement is mounted to the chassis in the region of the articulated joint. The second propeller shaft section of the propeller shaft arrangement is connected rigidly to the input member of the differential. The second propeller shaft section is mounted in the region of the articulated joint and is designed to resist bending moments around the second axle.

Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes: a sensor mechanism having a sensor coil 13; an antitheft device which has a key lock collar 4 and is disposed on the rear side of the sensor mechanism, in which the outer diameter of the key lock collar 4 of the antitheft device is larger than the inner diameter of the sensor coil 13 of the sensor mechanism; and a member 15 which has a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the sensor coil 13 and which is disposed on the front side of the sensor mechanism, wherein a steering shaft 3 or 6 to which the member 15 having the large diameter is fixed is inserted to the sensor coil 13 and then the key lock collar 4 is fitted to the steering shaft 3 or 6.

Abstract: In an electric power steering device has an electric motor for applying a steering assist force to a steering shaft connected to a steering wheel, a gear box for accommodating a speed reducing mechanism for transmitting the steering assist force of the electric motor to the steering shaft and a control unit for controlling the driving of the electric motor, the control unit is disposed in the steering wheel side from the gear box.

Abstract: An electric power steering assembly includes an electric motor, a reduction mechanism for reducing the speed of an output rotation of the electric motor, and a reduction-mechanism housing accommodating therein the reduction mechanism. The electric motor includes: an output shaft rotatably supported by the reduction-mechanism housing, a motor housing formed integrally with the reduction-mechanism housing, a rotor, and a stator assembly accommodated in an annular space defined between the rotor and the motor housing. When the stator assembly is assembled in the annular space via an opening at an end portion of the motor housing, a guided portion on an outside circumference of a stator yoke is guided by a guide portion on an inside circumference of the motor housing.

Abstract: A steering controlling device comprising a power source, a motor connected to a steering system, a motor driving circuit converting a power source voltage to a predetermined voltage and applying the voltage to the motor, and a controlling means for controlling the motor driving circuit, wherein the controlling means controls the motor driving circuit so as to boost the power source voltage when a rotational speed of the motor is a predetermined value or more, whereby a sufficient motor output torque is obtainable under various steering conditions in use of a converter, an efficiency is improved by suppressing a frequency of operating the converter, and an appropriate fail safe treatment is conducted when the converter is disordered.

Abstract: Systems and methods are implemented for evaluating underground structures and objects, particularly relatively shallow underground structures and objects, using a seismic or acoustic source signal and a resulting seismic or acoustic wave. A discrete or unitary apparatus incorporates both a seismic source transducer and a receiver transducer within a common housing or frame. A unitary seismic probe includes a ground engaging member and a seismic source mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member. The probe further includes a sensor assembly mechanically coupled to the ground engaging member and configured to sense ground vibrations resulting from an impact to the ground engaging member by the seismic source.

Abstract: A speaker diaphragm according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a substrate and a surface material. The surface material is arranged on one side of the substrate, and includes a woven fabric of a polyethylene naphthalate fiber.

Abstract: In an acoustic fluid machine, an acoustic resonator gradually reduces in diameter towards the top on which a valve device is provided to suck a gas into the resonator. The gas is compressed in the resonator by a circular-plate piston at the lower end of the resonator and discharged via an outlet of the valve device. The piston comprises a rubber plate fixed to the resonator and a metal plate attached on the rubber plate.

Abstract: In order to provide a sound-absorbing material and a sound-absorbing panel which can be produce at a low-cost and have excellent beauty or appearance and excellent sound-absorbing characteristics, the sound-absorbing material is applied which is made from a metallic plate member (2), and multiple pierced apertures of 200 ?m or smaller diameter are arranged along a board thickness on the plate-shaped member (2).

Abstract: A large winch on the building which lowers a cable to the ground, and this is secured at a 20 to 45 degree angle. persons can then escape the building by sliding down the wire using a speed control mechanism and a harness. Up to 1440 persons could be evacuated in one hour. More could be evacuated by using more cables such as one on each corner of the building.

Abstract: A combination stand/cart is used in hunting to transport hunting equipment and any game acquired during hunting. The stand/cart is, in a folded conditions used as a card, and as a ladder/hunting station when unfolded. A platform to tree connection is designed to install safely by being moved from behind the tree to the ladder side underneath the platform. The seat rotates 360 degrees on a standpipe, which allows for a slow, discrete, safe turn in order to execute a stable seated shot. The attachable bow, quiver and or rifle holders are mounted to the seat in order to allow immediate use without excessive movement during aiming. The stand can quickly and easily be unfolded from the “load carrier” function to the “ladder tree stand” function. This is accomplished by means of “unfold and pin” at three pivot points; one at the center of the ladder and one at the ladder to platform junction and one at the seat stand pipe.

Abstract: A device for making starter hole for a tree step includes a weighted hammer head with a spike extending from a surface thereof and a handle extending from the head in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the spike. A retaining strap is attached to the handle. A user will swing the handle to punch holes in a tree trunk into which the screw end of a tree step is inserted.

Abstract: A ladder lift system and method of use includes a specially designed clamp element which is connected between an extension ladder and a pivotable lift rail. The system includes a lower ladder support. The system is especially adapted for use in combination with the bed of a transport or pick-up truck. The system and method of use allows a single workman to safely and easily utilize an extension ladder for a wide variety of work and service tasks. The invention kit may include a pair of clamp elements with a lower ladder support.