Abstract: A pressure sensor assembly for measuring the pressure between a windshield and a windshield wiper. The pressure sensor assembly includes a support structure, a strain gage and a bearing member. The support structure supports the wiper spaced apart from the windshield. The strain gage is coupled to the support structure for providing pressure measurement data corresponding to the amount of strain in the support wall due to the pressure applied by the wiper toward the windshield. The bearing member is fixedly secured to the support structure to minimize friction between the pressure sensor assembly and the windshield.

Abstract: A water/energy usage monitor for insertion into a hot water line. The monitor continuously records the flow of water and the temperature of the water in the hot water line by means of a flow sensor and a temperature sensor and calculates the energy used. When the energy used reaches a programmed level, the monitor will issue a signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring flow of a medium through a measuring tube directed along a longitudinal axis of the measuring tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the flow rate of bitumen froth through a pipeline is provided. A flow meter device is provided including a conduit comprising an approach section having a diameter less than the diameter of the pipeline and a venturi section having in series a converging section, a throat section and, optionally, a diverging section, the converging section of the venturi section being disposed relative to the approach section, and a means for measuring the pressure difference ?P between two points that are separate from one another in the flow direction, one point being on the approach section and the other point being on the throat section. In one embodiment, a heating means for heating the conduit is provided.

Abstract: A load measuring device, especially load cell, with one ore more strain gages preferably connected in form of a bridge circuit, and feed lines for excitation of the strain gage and of the strain gages respectively and for signal derivation, with an integrated analogue/digital converter to convert the analogue measuring signals of the at least one strain gage into a digital signal, and with a bus interface to output the digital signal to a digital bus, the load measuring device comprising an equipment for potential separation between the bus interface and the at least one strain gage.

Abstract: A method and system for calculation of rotation dependent parameters in a system that senses shaft rotation of a toothed speed wheel. The method includes determining the passing edges of multiple gear teeth on a rotating speed wheel; calculating rotational speed of the rotating machine based on the passing edges of multiple gear teeth of the speed wheel; calculating a rotation independent tooth spacing correction factor for each gear tooth on the rotating wheel; and correcting the calculated rotational speed of the rotating machine using the tooth corrections.

Abstract: A sectional circulating assembly for a ball screw comprises an inner circulating block and an outer circulating block. In assembly, the inner circulating block is initially placed between the screw shaft and the nut before the balls and the screw shaft are positioned, thus preventing the balls from dropping out and the interference with the threads. After the balls and the screw shaft are positioned, the outer circulating block is placed into the nut and to be engaged with the inner circulating block, and the outer circulating block is fixed to the nut. This method can maintain the tightness of the nut, thus preventing the leakage of noise.

Abstract: A roller screw system comprises a screw shaft, a nut, a pair of return members, a return pipe and a plurality of rollers. The nut is interiorly defined with a receiving recess for accommodation of the return members, and an abutting surface. The roller screw system is characterized in that a through hole is defined in the nut and is in communication with the return hole. The return pipe is disposed in the through hole of the nut. The return members are disposed in the receiving groove of the nut, forming a return system. And the return system is to be connected to the helical groove of the screw shaft and the nut, thus forming a roller screw system. By such arrangements, the rollers can circulate more smoothly and the size of the nut will not be increased.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ball screw device in which a screw shaft and a nut member are threadedly engaged with each other through a number of balls. In such a ball screw device, an inner surface of a cover plate contacting an end surface of a nut main body is provided with a projecting return piece adapted to be fit-engaged with a recess cut in an inner peripheral surface of the nut main body, the return piece being provided with a scoop portion for dislodging the balls from the ball rolling groove of the screw shaft and a direction switching passage for guiding the dislodged balls to the entrance of a ball return hole. The projecting return piece is divided into a first piece formed integral with the cover plate and a second piece fixed to the first piece by a curved plane including the center line of the direction switching passage.

Abstract: A robotic harmonic flex-drive has an outer generally cylindrical spline having inner diameter gear teeth and an inner generally cylindrical spline having outer diameter gear teeth concentric to the outer spline. A wave generator including a pair of rollers disposed adjacent to an outside surface of the outer spline and an inner surface of the inner spline deforms the outer and inner splines into ellipses whereby the inner diameter gear teeth of the outer spline engage the outer diameter gear teeth of the inner spline at a pair of diametrically opposed points along a major axis of the deformed outer and inner splines.

Abstract: A bicycle gear shifter is provided with a mounting part, a connector guide part, a winding member, an operating member, an inner wire connector and a connecting cable. The mounting part includes a handlebar mounting structure and a wire guiding structure extending from the handlebar mounting structure. The wire guiding structure includes a wire movement space extending to an outer casing stop with the connector guide part disposed therein. The inner wire connector moves inside the wire movement space along the connector guide part. The inner wire connector detachably holds an end of an inner wire of a gear shift cable. The connecting cable is connected to the winding member and the inner wire connector to move the inner wire connector in response to movement of the winding member.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an operating pedal device for a vehicle comprises an operating pedal mounted on a pedal support fixedly secured to a vehicle to be pivotable about an axis of a support shaft and operative to be depressed by a driver; a reactive member, connected to the operating pedal via at least one connecting section which connects with allowing relative pivotal movement therebetween about a connecting pin to which an output is transferred at a rate depending on an operational force of the operating pedal and which is applied with a reaction force corresponding to the output; and a load sensor electrically detecting the operational force. A member pivotably connected via the connecting pin is formed with a sensor mounting hole allowing insertion of the connecting pin and being greater than the connecting pin, at a connecting position with the connecting pin, to allow the load sensor to be mounted between the sensor mounting hole and the connecting pin.

Abstract: A handlebar repositioning mount for a recreational vehicle, which comprises top and bottom mount surfaces rigidly supported by at least two planar elements of unequal length that consequentially establish an angular orientation of the bottom mount surface relative to the top mount surface. The top and bottom mount surfaces each comprising first and second sets of apertures extending therethrough and arranged in a manner to coincide with first and second arrangements of apertures generally present in a handlebar mount assembly and a column support plate of a steering column assembly, respectively, wherein the bottom mount surface is fastened to the column support plate and the top mount surface is fastened to a lower clamping plate of the handlebar mount assembly, the final assemblage of which increases the height and alters the angular orientation of a handlebar set more upright and vertical consequentially contributing to safe operation of the recreational vehicle.

Abstract: A ventilated handlebar, such as a bicycle handlebar is disclosed. The ventilated handlebar comprises an air-intake aperture that is oriented in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle and an air distribution channel that is connected to the air-intake apertures and is also connected to a series of air-discharge openings to ventilate the hand grip area of the handlebar, thereby promoting a cooling effect on the rider's palms resulting in cooling effect on the rider's body thereby reducing the rider's fatigue.

Abstract: A steering wheel structure, comprising: an internal member provided inside a vehicle steering wheel; a covering member, adhered to a surface of the internal member and covering the internal member; a first concave-convex portion, provided at the surface of the internal member and disposed in a predetermined pattern thereon; and a second concave-convex portion, provided at surfaces of the first concave-convex portion, is provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for filtering out rotational vibrations transmitted by a drive shaft (11, 111) to an output shaft (19, 119, 219). The method comprises the following steps. First, a filtering device is provided that includes a drive shaft damper (20, 120, 220) mounted to the output shaft 19 and an electromagnetic modulating device. The drive shaft damper (20, 120, 220) is selectively tuneable by the electromagnetic modulating device to a frequency of a rotational vibration which is inside the range of frequencies of the rotational vibrations to be damped out. Then, a frequency of a rotational vibration transmitted by the drive shaft (11, 111) is measured. Subsequently, the frequency of the rotational vibration of the drive shaft damper (20, 120, 220) is matched to the frequency of the rotational vibrations transmitted by the drive shaft (11, 111).

Abstract: An improved cleat assembly is disclosed, the assembly containing one or more spring clips configured for releasably securing the assembly to a bicycle pedal or the like. Specifically, the cleat assembly is configured such that an improper over-tightening of the cleat onto the sole of a user's shoe has substantially no effect on the free flexing of the spring clip while it is engaging or disengaging to/from the pedal. In addition, the cleat assembly incorporates one or more soft elastomeric caps that frictionally engage the ground when the user walks about, to provide improved traction and to eliminate undesired wear of critical assembly components. Further, for embodiments of cleat assemblies of the kind incorporating one or more adjustable set screws for adjusting the assemblies' float angles, threaded apertures for the set screws are formed by the confronting surfaces of a plastic upper plate and a metallic bottom plate, wherein the threads are formed only in the plastic upper plate.

Abstract: A transmission case includes a power transmission mechanism; a first case body and an adapter portion. The adapter portion includes a boss portion through which the output shaft is inserted, a first concave portion provided on an outer peripheral side of the boss portion and open rearward in the shaft direction, which is on the power output side of the power transmission mechanism, and a second concave portion open outward in a radial direction of the boss portion with the second concave portion separated in the shaft direction from the first concave portion by a separating wall.

Abstract: Processing for the extraction of metals consisting of platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium, ruthenium, rhenium and gold (PGMRA) includes dissolution of the PGMRA metals from solid materials in an acidic aqueous solution, preferably with a halogen acid sparged with the corresponding halogen element. The acidic solution is then exposed to extraction material of non-cross-linked polyamine composite resin. The bound metal, following washing of the extraction material is eluted from the resin using stronger acidic processes than that provided in the wash of the resin. Conventional extraction by organic solvents or other known techniques is employed to recover the PGMRA metals. Rhodium is separated from the rest of the PGMRA metals either near the beginning or the end of the process. Rhodium is separated by creating hydroxides with the metals in the solution and then reacidifying the metals such that the rhodium remains as aquochlororhodate complexes.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a circuit breaker from a mounting member or a housing. The tool includes a housing having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, a surface, and an axis. Disposed at the first end of the housing is a recess that is structured to receive the operating handle or actuator lever of the circuit breaker, while a number of apertures are disposed substantially adjacent to the second end of the housing. One or more mechanical fasteners extend through the apertures and secure the housing to the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A bottle opener for removing bottle caps and for capturing and storing the removed bottle caps. The housing of the opener includes an opening for the insertion of the sealed bottle top and cap. A cap opening device is affixed within the housing opposed the housing opening for receiving the bottle top and cap and for removing the cap from the bottle top. The housing opening is at least partially obstructed by a swiping member, such as an elastomeric material, that permits entry and withdrawal of the bottle top but that prevents the exit of the removed bottle cap.

Abstract: A quick switching hand tool comprises a driving head having a ratchet teeth portion; a control device having a control rod; the control rod being installed with a driving block which is interacted with a buckle unit; and the buckle unit is engageable to the ratchet teeth portion. When the control rod is pressed, the control rod will drive the driving block to rotate so that the buckle unit shifts with the driving block so as to switch the restoring direction of the driving head. Furthermore, in another design, the buckle unit has two buckle teeth blocks. Each buckle teeth block is pivotally installed to the driving head and the buckle unit is engageable to the ratchet teeth portion; an outer end of the driving block has an resisting rib for controlling positions of the buckle teeth block.

Abstract: A quick switching hand tool comprises a driving head having a ratchet teeth portion; a control device having a control rod; the control rod being installed with a driving block which is interacted with a buckle unit; and the buckle unit is engageable to the ratchet teeth portion. When the control rod is pressed, the control rod will drive the driving block to rotate so that the buckle unit shifts with the driving block so as to switch the restoring direction of the driving head. Furthermore, in another design, the buckle unit has two buckle teeth blocks. Each buckle teeth block is pivotally installed to the driving head and the buckle unit is engageable to the ratchet teeth portion; an outer end of the driving block has an resisting rib for controlling positions of the buckle teeth block.

Abstract: A wire connector driver for the installation and removal of wire connector devices, comprising a housing, with a first internal cavity, for receiving wire nut connectors, the cavity having a series of curved protrusions extending radially inward and extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from the first surface and providing a variety of points where contact with wire nut connectors is established to transfer rotational and directional force, and a series of channels between the curved protrusions which accommodates the various shapes of wire connector devices of different designs. The wire connector driver also has an optional second internal cavity, for receiving hexagon-shaped drivers attached to screw guns or drills. A third surface, between the first and second surfaces, can have ridges or grooves, and can have wings extending outward, so that the wire connector driver can be used manually.

Abstract: An accommodating handle for hexagon spanner includes a box which is approximately a triangle and is assembled by an upper box and a lower box, wherein the three points of the triangle inside the lower box are respectively disposed a pillar, the three edges of the box are concaved inwardly to be arcs, a turning piece is mounted at the edge and one end of the turning piece is a pivoting end for pivoting on the box and the other end is a moving end having wedging points for wedging at the locations adjacent to the three points of the box, plural hexagon spanners in various sizes are sleeved on the pillar of the lower box in size sequence, and the three points of the box are respectively mounted an indentation for penetrating the working end of the hexagon spanners.

Abstract: An improved hand tool for use with threaded rods, comprising a pair of partially threaded jaws whereby said partial threads of each jaw mate with the thread of the threaded rod, such that the jaws may be clamped onto either side of a threaded rod by a clamping device and simultaneously rotated, causing the threaded rod to rotate along with the jaws without damage to the thread of the threaded rod.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a probe clamp used for removing a damaged probe. The probe clamp includes a container, a seizing head and a push rod, and the seizing head is sheathed onto a desired removing probe. If a force is applied to drive the push rod to withdraw the seizing head, then the damaged probe can be clamped tightly for the removal. The probe clamp of the invention not only can seize the damaged probe quickly and precisely, but also can clamp and remove the probe effectively, so that the probe will not slide or touch other probes that may result in damaging more probes. Therefore, the invention improves the working efficiency and reduces the consumption of probes effectively.

Abstract: A hexagonal spanner having an L shape comprises a short driving portion having a groove at one distal end thereof; and a first tightening unit enclosing around the groove of the short driving portion; an outer diameter of the first tightening unit being greater than a maximum diameter of the short driving portion; and a long driving portion having a groove at one distal end thereof; and a second tightening unit enclosing around the groove; an outer diameter of the second tightening unit being greater than a maximum diameter of the long driving portion.

Abstract: The present invention is related to manufacturing surfaces with an axis decentered from the spindle axis. In particular, the present invention is related to compensating for tool geometry in cutting processes that involve an oscillating tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic lathe, and more particularly, to an automatic lathe, which is characterized by comprising opposing type tool posts, and constructing a first tool post (13) and a second tool post (14), which are mounted to the automatic lathe, to be opposing type, mounting a fixed tool and a rotary tool to a third tool post (15) and adding a transferring shaft to the third tool post (15), to thereby mount tools to the opposing type first tool post (13) and the second tool post (14), so that a side surface and a front surface of a workpiece can be machined to enable the machining such as drilling, tapping, end-mill machining, inclination hole machining, wheeling, and the like to be carried out simultaneously, thereby reducing a machining cycle time to increase a production efficiency and maximize a machining efficiency.

Abstract: Embodiment, punch working apparatus has a first mold frame on which a die is mounted, a second mold frame movable toward and away from the first mold frame and a punch mounted on the first mold frame for simultaneously performing both outer and inner circumferential punching works on a sheet material between the frames, the punch containing resulted scraps in a space defined therewithin. A sub-punch is also provided, and punches an aperture having a predetermined configuration at a position of the sheet material that ends up as part of the scrap formed by and contained within the punch.

Abstract: A table saw includes a table, a saw blade, a guide control device, which has a push member for pushing the workpiece for cutting by the blade and a control device for holding by the operator to move the push member. The control device further has a first switch and a transmitter module that wirelessly sends out a disconnection signal when the first switch is switched on. A driving mechanism has a second switch, a motor electrically connected to an external power supply device through the second switch and controllable by the second switch to drive the saw blade, and a receiver module. The receiver module switches off the second switch upon receipt of the disconnection signal from the transmitter module.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for continuously cutting a fiber cable into sections, as well as a process for operating this device. The device comprises a rotary cutter carrier fitted with a plurality of cutter blades, against which the fiber cable is pressed by means of a pressing wheel. Wear and break of the cutter blades are sensed by one or more structure-borne noise sensors. In addition, a characteristic variable is formed from the signal from the structure-borne noise sensor(s) and compared with a comparison value. Deviations from the comparison value are recognised as disturbances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processing of hard materials, and more particularly relates to a multiple-tool machine for the combined cutting of slabs of hard materials such as stone, marble, granite, concrete, wood, metal, glass and the like. One embodiment of the present invention includes a support surface for receiving a slab; a load-bearing frame with a longitudinal beam extending over the support surface; a first disk blade cutting tool mounted on a first slide and movable along a first guide connected to the beam; a first motion imparting device for moving the first slide; a second cutting tool with a nozzle for high-pressure waterjet cutting, which is mounted in sliding relationship to a second guide coupled to the beam; and a second motion imparting device, other than the first motion imparting device, for translating the second cutting tool independently of the first cutting tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating and manipulating a high-pressure fluid jet includes an assembly coupled to a motion assembly that imparts motion to the assembly along one or more axes. The motion assembly includes two motors coupled together to form a gimbal wrist, each motor having an axis of rotation. The two axes of rotation of the two motors can be perpendicular to each other, but are not necessarily aligned with the manipulator's axes of motion. The high-pressure fluid assembly incorporates a swivel that can rotate about two axes which may be parallel to the two motors' axes of rotation, allowing the high-pressure tubing contained therein to follow the motion imparted by the gimbal wrist of the motion assembly.

Abstract: A flat-bed sheet punching apparatus includes at least two flat-bed sheet punching machines each having at least one punching mechanism, wherein the at least two flat-bed sheet punching machines are arranged opposite to each other and with an attendant space therebetween such that the at least two flat-bed sheet punching machines can be attended from the attendant space between the at least two flat-bed sheet punching machines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a saw including a sawhead pivotably connected to a base. The pivotable connection may define a pivot axis therethrough, wherein the pivot axis may be parallel to the horizontal plane. In addition, the sawhead may rotate around the pivot axis and may be axially displaceable along the pivot axis.

Abstract: A guiding device for guiding movement of a saw blade of a band saw includes a holder base and two saw blade guiding units. The holder base includes a base portion for mounting to the band saw, and two parallel supporting arms. Each of the saw blade guiding units has a sleeve fastened to a transversely extending through hole of one of the supporting arms, a ball rotatably received in the sleeve, and a wheel having a metal wheel shaft with one end inserted into the sleeve and stopped at the ball, and a wheel body made of ceramic material and connected to the other end of the wheel shaft for stopping against one lateral side of the saw blade.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclose a cutter link adapted to move in a cutting direction along a guide rail of a guide bar. The cutter link includes a cutting portion that tapers from a leading portion adjacent a sharpened edge to a trailing portion rearward of the leading.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a saw chain is provided that includes a rail engaging link that has an offset footprint within the link itself and/or with respect to other links in the chain that are adapted to ride on the same rail. Saw chains as provided may be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to wood cutting and aggregate cutting applications.

Abstract: The present invention is a hollow body stringed musical instrument that utilizes a low mass, soundboard having a 12 to 25 foot radius dome configuration. The soundboard is made of a three ply torsion box design utilizing a honeycomb stiffening layer as the central core. Linear adjustable tuning braces are incorporated in the hollow body. The side and back of the instrument are also of a three ply construction having a polymer ir inorganic foam as the central layer. (Preferably this will be a closed cell foam.) The back also has a domed configuration with a 12 to 15 foot radius. All structural braces are eliminated from the interior of the instrument's body.

Abstract: A musical instrument double plectrum is formed by providing a double coated adhesive spacer. A plate is adhesively detachably mounted to each side of the spacer so that each of the two plates functions as a plectrum. Preferably, the plates are mounted in a staggered fashion. A cutout is preferably formed in each plate to expose the adhesive and provide the player with a grip.

Abstract: The purpose for the all aluminum housing, it is used for producing sound out of aluminum. When the aluminum is used, to make an instrument—yes, the embodiment of the instrument is aluminum; which it makes the instrument lighter to hold, and it gives a distinguishing sound. A clean, clear, crisp and firm quality sound; no more waiting a year for your instrument to cure, or using your instrument till it cure, or heavy woods or heavy plastics. The reason for the all aluminum housing used for producing sound, and also having a use—for a speaker box to be made out of all aluminum, and not wood to make the speaker box lighter in your home or vehicle (when carrying around your speaker box in your vehicle). The purpose for the all aluminum housing, it's usage for producing sound, and it is ideal for a car back window surface lid. And, it is ideal for intercom boxes; and for a speaker frame for speakers.

Abstract: In a cajon incorporating a snare carpet that rests against the reverse of a front plate, provision is made that the snare carpet is supported pivotable and actuatable by means of a pedal.

Abstract: A photo recommendation method using a mood of music is provided. The photo recommendation method using the mood of the music includes: categorizing the music into a mood by analyzing a sound source of the music; searching for a photo using meta information of the music; and recommending the photo corresponding to the categorized mood of the music according to a result of the searching.

Abstract: A system for providing an audio and visual music composition including a composition server accessible to at least one user via a communications network, at least one instrument database accessible by the server including a plurality of musical instruments, a user interface generated by software executing on the server, the user interface including a backdrop and an instrument palette for selecting at least one of the musical instruments, software executing on the server for receiving at least one curve on the backdrop from the user, the curve indicative of at least one frequency of the musical instrument, and a player for outputting a dynamic audio and visual representation of the at least one curve.

Abstract: An ETC igniter and compatible electrical connector for enabling an ETC gun to be used in a battlefield setting in close proximity with personnel and sensitive electronic equipment. This is accomplished by providing a current path to and from the igniter that is electrically isolated from all other portions of the gun. The connector and igniter are adapted to be capable of withstanding the high connection forces necessary to prevent arcing and the extreme stresses imposed during firing of the gun.

Abstract: A transfer device for pushing a projectile (3) into the barrel of a weapon in the direction of the barrel (1) of the weapon along a transfer trough (2). The transfer device has two turning wheels (5, 6), a flexible power transmission element (7) forming a closed loop, and two transfer elements (8, 10) mounted to push the projectile (3) in consecutive steps towards the barrel (1) of the weapon.

Abstract: An auxiliary aiming device for a naval emplacement, comprises an articulated platform (20) carrying a turret (11) and able to be commanded to recline by a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A gimbaled weapon system (GWS) includes methods for implementing no fire of the weapon, including a method based on azimuth coordinates of predetermined no fire zones which are stored in a control unit, and overriding operator control of the GWS from a second observation unit which his separate from a first or gunner observation unit.