Abstract: A seat belt shoulder anchor for a vehicle seat. An anchor member having a web guide is attached to a frame of the vehicle seat. A housing having an opening generally encloses the anchor member and is coupled to the seat such that the web guide extends through the housing opening. A garnish having an opening is coupled to the housing such that the garnish substantially closes off the housing opening and the web guide extends through the garnish opening. The garnish opening is isolated by the web guide from a seat belt web extending through an aperture in the web guide.

Abstract: A toy animal for use with child transportation such as a motor vehicle or stroller. The toy animal has a body (2). The body (2) has a rear (16) with a slot (4) near the rear of the body. The slot (4) extends from a top (4a) of the rear of the body to a bottom (4a) of the rear of the body. The slot (4) is of sufficient size to allow a bottom portion of a restraint, such as a seatbelt (6) or shoulder harness (11), to pass through the slot (4), and locate the toy (2) on a seat (7) of a transportation device. Latching the restraint secures the toy (2) and a child to the seat (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a mining device that is used at the face of a mine, said device comprising a sensor that is mounted on the planer for identifying the rock and transmitting rock data for no more than two measuring points per extraction unit via radio to each extraction control device. The measuring signals of adjacent measuring points are evaluated with respect to the prevalence of rock or coal. Based on said evaluation, the tilting unit that is common to the measuring points is controlled with regard to the raising or lowering of the planer. Each tilting unit is allocated an inclinometer, whose measured value of the inclination of the channel in the transversal direction of the latter is fed to the extraction control device and compared with the tilt signal that is generated by the evaluation. Each inclinometer is equipped with a radio transmitter for the radio transmission of the inclination signals to the assigned extraction control device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extraction controller for coal mining comprising a central control unit above ground and a longwall face control unit at the end of the face for controlling the extraction functions of the extraction units, i.e. robbing, advancing and jigging. The longwall face control unit is equipped with a display, which is controlled by a program that is stored on a hard drive. The face control unit comprises additional read-only memory modules as program memories for storing the required function programs.

Abstract: A formation breaking apparatus with increased wear-resistance is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the apparatus has an assembly attached to an end of an articulated arm. The assembly has an actuator in mechanical communication with an axially guided penetrator. The penetrator may have a body intermediate a proximate end and a distal end; the proximate end being adapted to communicate with the actuator, and the distal end comprising a hard material with a hardness of at least 63 HRc.

Abstract: Systems and methods for electrical component, e.g., brush, manufacture are provided that control grain orientation. The systems and methods utilize hot pressing techniques to enhance the properties and functionalities of the electrical components/brushes. An intermediate work product characterized by a grain orientation is initially formed through a conventional pressing technique. The conventionally-pressed intermediates are positioned within a cavity/die with the grain orientation in a predetermined orientation relative to the hot press force to be applied thereto. The hot pressed final product exhibits superior resistivity, strength and apparent density/durability. Surface features may be formed on the face(s) of the final work product during the hot pressing step that cannot be achieved in conventional processing techniques. Advantageous articles of manufacture, e.g., brushes and brush assemblies, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hub and a wheel equipped with such a hub, in particular for bicycles, wherein the hub includes a fixed hub axle and a hub body rotatably mounted relative to fixed hub axle through two bearings. The hub body includes a hub sleeve and two separate hub flanges positioned on the hub sleeve at which spokes are disposed to connect the hub body with a rim. The hub flanges is fastened to the hub sleeve by connecting members positioned substantially perpendicular to the hub axle.

Abstract: A spoke nipple, particularly for bicycles and similar contrivances with a nipple body having a first end and a second end and a bore hole for receiving a spoke, wherein said bore hole is at least accessible from said first end of said nipple body, the bore hole having an internal thread for fastening the nipple to a spoke, a nipple head at the nipple body, wherein a tightening apparatus is arranged for rotating the spoke nipple with a tool around its longitudinal axis. The tightening apparatus includes a tightening cross-section with at least three protrusions protruding radially outwardly with respect to the tightening cross-section and recesses arranged between the protrusions wherein the protrusions are distributed in a circumferential direction of the tightening cross-section of the tightening apparatus and rounded at their respective tips and wherein the recesses are curved.

Abstract: A rim for a spoked bicycle wheel is disclosed that has a change of radial section of the side walls. Through changes of symmetry/asymmetry with respect to a middle plane and/or changes of radial extent, it is possible to improve the performance of the rim in terms of balance, camber angles and/or strength. Preferably, the radial section is variable, still of constant area along the circumference, apart from apertures for the attachment of spokes and possible openings for the passage of nipples. A process for manufacturing a rim for a bicycle wheel is also described, comprising hydroforming a tubular extruded piece to locally change the section of the side walls.

Abstract: A rim for a spoked bicycle wheel is disclosed, comprising spoke attachment areas and infra-spoke areas, wherein the radial section of the rim in a central part of the infra-spoke areas has a greater moment of inertia than the radial section of the rim in lateral parts of the infra-spoke areas. It is thus possible to increase the stiffness of the rim to counteract the daisy effect.

Abstract: A wheel for a bicycle comprising a rim and having a hub comprising a fixed hub axle and a hub body rotatably mounted relative to the hub axle, and having a plurality of spokes disposed between the hub body and the rim to non-rotatably connect the rim with the hub body. The rim comprises two rim flanks, a rim well and a rim base with spoke holes, at which the spokes are received. A separate holding member is disposed in each spoke hole, which together with a spoke nipple received at the holding member can be passed through the spoke hole in a tilted position, while in a tilted-back position it contacts the rim and is received therein to be tension-proof so as to fix the spoke to the rim. The spoke holes comprise an elongated shape in the peripheral direction of the wheel and the holding member and the spoke nipple are configured so as to allow an angularly variable orientation of the spoke relative to the rim.

Abstract: A disc configured to be secured to a wheel rim through a flange ring at a variety of positions may include a base, a plurality of first securing members, and a plurality of second securing members. The base may be integrally formed with a circumferential wall. The plurality of first securing members extend from the circumferential wall at a first height from the base. The plurality of second securing members extend from the circumferential wall at a second height from the base, wherein the second height is different from the first height.

Abstract: The wheel hub of a bicycle is made of a single part of structural fiber based material, typically carbon fiber material, after reticulation in a mould which exploits the expansion of a core to obtain the application of a radial pressure to the tubular body consisting of layers of structural fiber based.

Abstract: A brake control apparatus includes an actuator configured to generate a braking force of road wheel; a first control unit configured to calculate a target braking controlled variable in accordance with an amount of brake manipulation of a driver; and a second control unit including a backup calculation section configured to calculate a backup target braking controlled variable, by receiving the amount of brake manipulation separately from the first control unit. The second control unit selects one of the target braking controlled variable and the backup target braking controlled variable in accordance with operating conditions of the first control unit and the second control unit. The second control unit outputs a drive signal to the actuator so as to bring the braking force of road wheel closer to the selected one of the target braking controlled variable and the backup target braking controlled variable.

Abstract: There is provided a working vehicle having first and second hydraulic pump units operatively driven by a driving source and arranged away to each other in a width direction of the vehicle. In the working vehicle, each of the first and second hydraulic pump units includes a pump body; a port block formed with an oil passage for supplying/discharging an operating fluid to/from said pump body; a pump case connected to the port block so as to define a pump body accommodating space for surrounding the pump body; and a pump shaft for rotatably driving the pump body, the pump shaft having an input end operatively connected to said driving source. A drain port for opening the pump body accommodating space outward and a charge suction port for drawing in an oil from an oil tank in order to supply a charge oil to a hydraulic circuit fluidly connecting with the corresponding hydraulic motor unit are provided respectively in first and second assemblies formed by the corresponding pump case and port block.

Abstract: Even in the case that at least one braking force generating function fails, it is possible to secure a maximum braking force as well as suppressing a yaw moment generated on the basis of the failure as much as possible even at a time when whatever braking force is requested, A target braking force to a normal brake apparatus is calculated on the basis of a result of detection by a malfunction detecting portion, in such a manner that a total of braking forces generated in the brake apparatuses in respective wheels becomes as equal as possible to a requested braking force, at a time when a malfunction is generated in the brake apparatus or a braking force control portion.

Abstract: The present invention includes: a transformer; a primary source for supplying an alternating voltage of at least two frequencies to a primary winding of the transformer; and a filter circuit connected to a secondary winding of the transformer and having an attenuation that varies according to the frequency of the alternating voltage, where the frequency of the alternating voltage supplied to the primary winding of the transformer is controlled so that a desired alternating voltage is outputted from the filter circuit connected to the secondary winding of the transformer.

Abstract: A powered device, such as an IP telephone, includes power converter electronics that allows the powered device to couple to multiple power sources and receive a relatively large amount of power (e.g., 15 W or greater) from any single power source or from any combination of the power sources. For example, the powered device can connect to a first power source and a second power source by a cable having four twisted pairs of conductors where a first two-pair set of conductors couples the powered device to the first power source and a second two-pair set of conductors couples the powered device to the second powered device. In use, the converter circuitry can provide power to the load from either the first power source via the first two-pair set of conductors, the second power source via the second two-pair set of conductors, or from both power sources via both the first and second two-pair sets of conductors.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide multiple input voltage regulation in which one regulator is selected for operation based on input power conditions. In one example, a dual input voltage regulator system in a combination smart card selects between contact and contactless (e.g., RF) operation based on which power source provides the highest available voltage level. A single transistor drop architecture provides low drop-out voltage regulation capability without substantially increased transistor size. In some implementations, multiplexed control of the regulators for each of a number independent power source inputs may be arranged to substantially reduce or prevent reverse current flow through regulators connected to inactive power inputs.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch includes first and second magnetically latched relays that respectively connect first and second voltage sources to a critical load. The first and second relays are magnetically latched in their respective opened or closed positions by a permanent magnet so that no holding current is supplied to the relays after switching is completed. As such, no holding current is required for either relay in the non-transferred or the transferred state of the automatic transfer switch, which reduces heat generated by the relays which can lead to relay failure. A switching method uses the automatic transfer switch to switch voltage sources without requiring relay holding currents in either the non-transferred or transferred state. A method of reducing contact bounce is also disclosed.

Abstract: An embedded battery control circuit and a driving method thereof are provided. The embedded battery control circuit includes a main power supply line for supplying power to a terminal set, an embedded battery installed in the terminal set, for supplying drive power to the terminal set by selectively connecting to the main power supply line, an external power supply unit for supplying power to the terminal set from the outside, and a switching unit disposed between the embedded battery, the main power supply line, and the external power supply unit, for connection controls according to the type of the external power supply unit.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses which may be capable of achieving better voltage distribution within a voltage domain are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention may provide a power distribution network capable of achieving a flatter voltage distribution throughout a voltage domain to which the power distribution network is coupled. More specifically, a power distribution network may comprise multiple power supplies and voltage sensors, each power supply operable to provide power to the voltage domain. A power supply may supply voltage to the voltage domain while one or more additional power supplies may supply power to the voltage domain in the vicinity of a voltage sensor based on the voltage sensed at the voltage sensor. In this way, voltage fluctuation across a voltage domain may be reduced without significantly increasing the power consumption of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A power supplying apparatus supplying power to a predetermined system unit is provided with a power selecting unit which is directly connected to the system part, to select one of a plurality of inputs of power and output a selected power to the system unit; and a controller which is provided outside a power supplying path between the power selecting unit and the system unit, to control the power selecting unit to selectively output the power selected by the power selecting unit to the system unit according to a power switching signal.

Abstract: A fault-tolerant device is kept functioning in an alternating-current inverter for fuel cell even if an inverter unit in the device is malfunctioned. The malfunctioned inverter unit is rep laced with a backup inverter unit to keep the device functioning.

Abstract: A pressure switch employs a Wheatstone bridge incorporating piezoresistive elements. The output of the bridge is monitored by a control circuit which produces a first control signal when a high pressure is achieved and produces a second control signal when a low pressure is achieved. The output of the control circuit is coupled to the gate electrode of a high current MOSFET device. The drain electrode of the MOSFET is coupled to one terminal of the motor where the other terminal of the motor is coupled to an operating potential. The source electrode of the MOSFET is coupled to ground. When the monitored pressure reaches a high threshold the MOSFET turns off as biased by the control circuit which in turn disables the motor. If the pressure drops, the control circuit detects this and produces the control signal, which activates the motor through the MOSFET.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for providing electrical power from an alternating current (AC) power source to direct current (DC) components. A power supply system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure has a power supply element and a load controller, and the power supply element receives an AC signal from an AC power source. In this regard, the power supply element is directly connected to the hot wire carrying an AC signal from the AC power source. For each half cycle of the AC signal, the power supply element uses the AC signal to charge a capacitor during a small portion of the half cycle. During another portion of the same half cycle, the load controller may use the AC signal to power an AC load. During the cycle, the capacitor is discharged thereby providing DC power to various components in the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for wirelessly powering an item. A source is configured to send wireless power. A target is configured to receive the wireless power and convert the wireless power to a useable power. A component is connected to and configured to receive the useable power from the target. When the component receives the usable power, the component activates. Also disclosed is an assembly including a system for wirelessly powering a component and a structure for supporting the system and an item.

Abstract: It is normal practice in automation to network individual components of an installation via bus lines, with this network carrying out a multiplicity of communication and supply tasks during operation. In at least one embodiment, a system interface, as well as an installation which uses this interface, are disclosed with the operational reliability of the installation being improved. In at least one embodiment, a system interface is proposed for connection of a bus line to an actuator assembly in a control system with a K connection for connection of a communication channel and with a K-U connection for connection of a communication voltage supply channel, and an A-U connection for connection of an actuator voltage supply channel.

Abstract: Linear electric generators include stationary windings and armature magnets arranged to reciprocate axially relative to the windings, or stationary magnet structures and movable windings arranged to reciprocate relative to the stationary magnet structures. The armature magnets or stationary magnet structures are in the form of multiple pole magnets made up of a plurality of individual pole structures, each pole structure including a pair of magnets joined to each other with facing poles of like polarity. In addition, the windings may be in the form of a double winding structure including at least one first clockwise winding and at least one second counterclockwise winding arranged in a multi-layered stacked arrangement.

Abstract: A micro actuator and a method of manufacturing the micro actuator. A micro actuator includes a base frame, a first movable part, a second movable part, at least one pair of permanent magnets, a coil part, and a deformation suppression portion. The first movable part is rotatably connected to the base frame. The second movable part is rotatably connected to the first movable part and includes a mirror which changes an optical path. The coil part includes a plurality of coil sections protruded from top surfaces of the first and second movable parts. The deformation suppression portion includes a plurality of grooves formed in the first and second movable parts between the coil sections. The deformation suppression portion suppresses a thermal deformation, which occurs when a current is applied to the coil part, so as to reduce deformations of the first and second movable parts.

Abstract: The present invention is a rotating induction motor that is capable of providing higher peak torque than a conventional design, which achieves the shortcomings of the prior art by in regard to iron saturation by a slot-less design; removing the iron slot provides more space for the conductor. The motor comprises a stator and a concentric rotor, separated from the stator by an air gap. The rotor has rotor bars and rotor windings. The stator is slot-less and comprises surface mounted conductors separated from each other by suitable insulation. An advantage of this design is that the motor does not exhibit typical behavior at high currents; there is no saturation effect.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide an armature which is in good rotational balance, where the total number of the coils to be disposed in the slots of the rotary electric machine can be freely set when winding coils on the armature core. Coils are wound on an outer periphery of an armature core 3 by use of a winding device 7 which is provided with sixteen nozzles 11b movable in the axial direction to draw out the coils to thirty two slots formed on the outer periphery of the armature core 3, wherein sixteen coils 5 are simultaneously wound through a single winding operation and the winding operation with respect to the slot 3c is performed three times in such a manner that the total number of the coils 5 in the slots 3c becomes 96 (C) so that the number obtained by dividing the total number of the coils 5 C by twice the number of the slots does not become a natural number.

Abstract: Axially upper and lower end surfaces of the stator core 41 are substantially covered by the first insulator 421 and the second insulators 422, both of which are made of resin. A boss 4222 is arranged circumferentially between the two neighboring teeth 411. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, three bosses 4222 are arranged at three out of four positions defined between any two neighboring teeth 411. A conductor pin 43 is inserted into each boss 4222 along the axial direction. The boss 4222 includes a hole extending axially upward from the axially lower end thereof, in which a conductor pin 43 is fitted. An axially lower position of the conductor pin 43 axially downwardly protrudes from the boss 4222. Into each of the notched portions 441 arranged to the circuit board 44, the conductor pin 43 is inserted and is soldered with the circuit board 44 such that the conductor pin 43 and the circuit board are electrically connected.

Abstract: In a rotating machine comprising a rotor including a rotor core and a plurality of permanent magnet segments, and a stator including a stator core and windings, the permanent magnet segment is obtained by disposing a powder comprising an R2 oxide, R3 fluoride or R4 oxyfluoride on a sintered magnet body of R1—Fe—B composition, wherein R1 to R4 are rare earth elements, and heat treating the powder-covered magnet body. The permanent magnet segment of a cross-sectional shape which is tapered from the center toward opposed ends has a higher coercive force at the ends than at the center.

Abstract: A stator of an electric motor includes a stator core including an annular yoke. The stator core includes a plurality of teeth formed on, for example, an inner periphery of the yoke and has a coil wound on each of the teeth. Each of the teeth includes first and second end portions opposed to each other in a radial direction of the stator core. The first end portion is connected to the yoke. The second end portion is formed with an axially extending projection extending in an axial direction of the stator core. A coil receiving groove is defined between the axially extending projection and the yoke. The axially extending projection includes a distal end portion in the axial direction, and a root portion adjoining a bottom of the coil receiving groove. In the radial direction, a thickness of the root portion is greater than a thickness of the distal end portion.

Abstract: A magnet comprising grains of a ferromagnetic material whose main component is iron and a fluorine compound layer or an oxy-fluorine compound layer of fluoride compound particles of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements, present on the surface of the ferromagnetic material grains, wherein an amount of iron atoms in the fluorine compound particles is 1 to 50 atomic %.

Abstract: With a generator-starter arrangement for a gas-turbine engine to supply the aircraft with electric power and to start the engine, the rotor (18) of the generator or starter, respectively, is formed by one of the rotors (4) of the high-pressure compressor (1) of the engine, which is provided with magnets (12) on individual blade tips, with the high-pressure compressor being surrounded in this area by a stator (17) of the generator or the starter, respectively. Such a generator-starter arrangement enables a high power requirement of the aircraft to be met, without causing stability or weight problems on the engine. In addition, the arrangement is easily accessible for maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A radial core type double rotor brushless direct-current motor is provided in which a double rotor structure is employed with inner and outer rotors which are doubly disposed and thus a stator core is completely divided. The motor includes a rotational shaft which is rotatably mounted on a housing of an apparatus, cylindrical inner and outer yokes which are rotatably mounted on the center of the housing, inner and outer rotors including a number of magnets which are mounted with the opposing polarities on the outer surface of the inner yoke and the inner surface of the outer yoke, and a number of cores assemblies which are installed between the inner and outer rotors in which a number of coils are wound around a number of division type cores, respectively.

Abstract: Problem of the present invention is to enable elimination or reduction of a signal wire in a dedicated cable for a magnetic bearing device for supplied an electric power from a control device to a magnetic bearing main unit via the dedicated cable. A magnetic bearing device 100 according to the present invention has a magnetic bearing main unit 10 having an electromagnet 12M for magnetically levitating and rotatably supporting a magnetic rotating body 11 and functioning as a magnetic bearing, a control device 20 having a compensating circuit 25 for generating a control signal for controlling a levitation position of the magnetic rotating body 11, and an electricity supply line 30L for supplying an electric power from the control device 20 to the magnetic bearing main unit 10.

Abstract: An axial air-gap rotor includes wound air-core armature coils disposed on one side of a printed wiring board, and a cylindrical commutator disposed at the rotation center. The commutator includes commutator pieces separated from each other by positioning guides provided on the base, and each having a connection terminal integral with and extending axially from an arc-shaped sliding contact portion and flat portion, the printed wiring board further having terminal connection lands for the wound air-core armature coils, and through holes connected to the terminal connection lands in which the distal ends of the connection terminals are fitted and connected on the other side.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed of an anti-disengagement assembly for minimizing disengagement of an electrical extension cord from a power tool of the type that includes a housing and a motor therein, the assembly including an electrical plug module configured to engage a receptacle of the extension cord, with the plug module being operatively connected to the power tool motor and being mounted in the housing and being biased by at least one spring in a configuration permitting limited movement that reduces the influence of vibration produced by the power tool on the plug module.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical motor (10), comprising a shaft (24), a housing (12) with a housing flange (14) and a bearing plate (16) with a bearing plate flange (18), whereby one end of the shaft (24) projects out of the bearing plate (16). The housing flange (14) and the bearing plate flange (18) are connected by means of at least one hollow rivet (20) such that the electrical motor (10) may be mounted by means of a fixing element, in particular, a screw, through the hollow rivet (10) on a connector flange of a gear stage in a working connection with the projecting end of the shaft (24). In one method for connection or said electrical motor (10) to a connector flange, the electrical motor (10) may be mounted by means of a fixing element, through the hollow rivet (10) on a connector flange of a gear stage in a working connection with the projecting end of the shaft (24).

Abstract: An electromechanical device has a rotor, a stator, and a module that at least partially houses the rotor. During normal operation of the electromechanical device, the stator is positioned external to and separate from the module.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a stator, a rotor including a rotor shaft having a locating groove formed therein, a thrust system mounted on the rotor shaft, and a locator disposed in the groove for locating the thrust system in a predetermined position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical machine and a method for assembling an electrical machine. The electrical machine includes a stator (1), which is received in a housing. The housing is closed by a housing cap (12). The electrical machine further includes a rotor (7), which includes a shaft (5) that is rotatably received in roller bearings (4). The roller bearings (4) are received by bearing rings (2), which are supported in the stator (1) of the electrical machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuously controllable gear comprising a driving rotor rotatably driven by a power source which is provided with magnets uniformly distributed on the periphery thereof and produces, during the rotation thereof, a magnetic multipolar field in an ambient space rotating therewith. Said driving rotor is surrounded in the radial direction outwards with the primary air gap of a coaxial field concentrator which forms magnetoconductive pole shoes and is separated from a coaxial stator by means of a secondary air gap. The grooves of the stator are provided with sequentially short-circuitable windings.

Abstract: A leading end portion of a lead wire holder located in a direction opposite to a direction in which six lead wires extend is inserted toward concave surfaces through an insertion opening. After the leading end portion has entered toward the concave surfaces and gotten out therefrom, the leading end portion is situated between opposed surfaces of hooks and a holder receiving portion bottom surface. With this arrangement, a back surface of a rear end portion located opposite to the leading end portion of the lead wire holder comes into contact with end surface portions of partitioning wall portions. An end surface portion of the rear end portion faces projecting portions. Then, the six lead wires are partially received in six lead wire receiving portions, respectively.

Abstract: In a rotary electric machine, at least one of first and second ends of each conductor segment is at least partially joined to at least one of the first and second ends of a corresponding another one of the conductor segments to provide the stator winding including a plurality of joint portions of the plurality of conductor segments. An insulating film covers each of the conductor segments except for at least the joint portions of the stator winding. At least part of the insulating film of each of the conductor segments located close to a corresponding one of the joint portions contains an evaporatable component. An amount in ppm of the evaporatable component contained in the at least part of the insulating film is adjusted to be equal to or lower than 20000 ppm.

Abstract: A motor includes a core having a plurality of laminations, which are stacked together and an end-plate provided at an end surface of the core and supporting the core, wherein the end-plate is formed by pressing a hollow material in one direction thereof in order to plastically deform the hollow material in a plate-shape.

Abstract: A commutator motor includes a field magnet having a field magnet core and a field magnet winding, and an armature having a rotary shaft, an armature core fixed to the rotary shaft, an armature winding wound on slots of the core, and a commutator. The commutator has commutator segments integer multiples of the number of the slots, and the same number of hooks as the slots. A connecting-wire between the armature winding and the hook is bent and shaped toward the rotary shaft at least at one pace of a start and an end of winding of the armature winding.