Abstract: A method of inserting an undulating winding into an alternator stator. The method comprises the following steps consisting of shaping each phase winding into a succession of crenels comprising two lateral branches which are intended to be attached at a position for reception in a slot, positioning the windings on an insertion tool and inserting the turns into the slots of the stator in the reverse order to the winding order. The windings are wound around the insertion tool simultaneously, and the turns that succeed one another in a determined winding order belong alternatively to different windings.

Abstract: Described herein are several solutions that increase transducer lifetime by reducing or preventing tear propagation in a compliant electroactive polymer. One solution couples a compliant tear resistant treatment to a transducer proximate to an edge portion of the electroactive polymer. Another solution uses a tear resistant layer that couples to and covers a large surface area of the transducer.

Abstract: An electrostatic actuator includes a stator having a plurality of convex shaped electrodes formed on a surface of a base material, where the surface serves as a counter surface, and a mover disposed so as to face the stator, where the mover has a plurality of convex shaped electrodes formed on a surface of a base material and the surface serves as a counter surface. A side surface of each of the convex shaped electrodes of the stator faces a side surface of a corresponding one of the convex shaped electrodes of the mover. Planar electrodes are formed on at least one of the counter surface of the stator and the counter surface of the mover in a portion other than a portion where the convex shaped electrodes are formed, and the planar electrodes face end surfaces of the convex shaped electrodes formed on the other counter surface.

Abstract: An article comprises first and second electrically responsive elements having a cutting plane which is perpendicular to an x-dimension for separating the elements. The conductive elements of the conductive layers are alternatingly exposed to one of the two opposing faces of the conductive element.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor according to the present invention is used, for example, for detecting an obstacle positioned in front of an automotive vehicle. The ultrasonic sensor includes an piezoelectric element connected to an acoustic matching member and a processing circuit, all contained in a casing. Ultrasonic waves reflected on an object are received by the acoustic matching member and converted into electrical signals in the piezoelectric element. The electrical signals are processed in the processing circuit to thereby detect a distance to the object and/or positions of the object. A surface of the acoustic matching member connected to the piezoelectric element is made larger than the piezoelectric element to form an overhang area on a conductive layer formed on the acoustic matching member. In this manner, electrical connection in the ultrasonic sensor is easily made, and detection sensitivity of the ultrasonic sensor is enhanced.

Abstract: A micro mechanical backscatter sensor includes a receiver for receiving a modulated electromagnetic signal, a capacitive element operatively connected to the receiver, the capacitive element being arranged such that a voltage is generated across the capacitor in response to the frequency of the received signal, and a resonator operatively connected to the capacitive element such that electrostatic forces that are induced by the voltage generated cause the resonator to vibrate at a resonance frequency, the resonator being arranged such that an applied external force alters the resonance frequency of vibration.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element includes: a base substrate; a lower electrode provided above the base substrate; a lower dummy electrode provided on the base substrate and electrically insulated from the lower electrode; a piezoelectric layer provided on the base substrate, the lower electrode and the lower dummy electrode; and an upper electrode provided on the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: A transformer arrangement is specified which includes a piezoelectric transformer with a main body (1), and a cooling body (7) on which the main body (1) is arranged, wherein the main body (1) is thermally coupled to the cooling body (7) by means of at least one heat-conducting coupling element (8).

Abstract: A piezoelectric element includes: a base substrate; a lower electrode formed above the base substrate; a piezoelectric layer that is formed above the lower electrode, and formed from a perovskite type oxide; and an upper electrode formed above the piezoelectric layer, wherein the piezoelectric layer is oriented to (100) crystal orientation in the pseudo-cubic crystal expression, and a crystal of the perovskite type oxide in a direction parallel to a lower surface of the piezoelectric layer has a lattice constant greater than a lattice constant of the crystal of the perovskite type oxide in a direction orthogonal to the lower surface of the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: A piezoceramic multilayer actuator (10) has a plurality of piezoceramic layers (12), a security layer (20) and a plurality of inner electrodes (16, 18). The piezoceramic layers (12) has a piezoceramic first material sintered at a sintering temperature. The security layer (20) has a second material and is disposed between two piezoceramic layers (12). Each of the plurality of inner electrodes (16, 18) has a third material and is deposited between two piezoceramic layers (12). The degree of sintering of the second material is lower than the degree of sintering of the third material.

Abstract: A step motor includes a rotor, which has a driving member and a permanent magnet set that is affixed to the driving member and has multiple magnetic poles alternatively arranged around the driving member, and two stator windings that are arranged at two opposite sides relatively to the rotor, each having a plurality of electromagnetic poles arranged at two opposite sides and controlled to alternatively attract and repulse the magnetic poles of the permanent magnet of the rotor for causing the rotor to rotate step by step.

Abstract: A stepping motor comprising: a stator iron core with a plurality of salient poles each having a small tooth at the tip thereof and stator coils each disposed between the salient poles; a rotor core with a plurality of teeth in the faces opposite to the stator; and permanent magnets sandwiched by the rotor cores in an axial direction, wherein the stator iron core and the rotor core are formed by laminated steel plates. The salient poles of the stator iron cores of the steel plates and small teeth are shaped by etching, and a thickness of the steel plates is 0.05 to 0.30 mm.

Abstract: A servomotor neutral position setting apparatus of a wireless remote-control model comes with a simple structure that embeds a servo rudder piece into an output shaft of a servomotor to set a neutral position with high precision.

Abstract: A shell containing axles, magnets, electronics and diodes that provide for a more efficient generation of electricity. A tubular shell containing a spinning axle, fitted with magnets, magnetic bearings, computer to regulate and control generation functions provides power generation at a higher output to input power ratio than previously seen.

Abstract: The apparatus includes first and second side walls, and a bottom wall having a first, a second, a third and a fourth side edge. A lower edge of the first side wall is secured to the first side edge, and a lower edge of the second side wall is secured to the third side edge. A door is rotatably coupled to a front edge of the first side wall and latchable proximate to a front edge of the second side wall. When latched, a bottom edge of the door is located at a pre-determined distance from the second side edge of the bottom wall. The first and second side walls, the bottom wall and the door form a substantially rectangular enclosure when first and second cross-members, fixedly attached to respective top and bottom back edges of the first and second side walls, are affixed to a vertical structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet (1) having a body (3), comprising an inner body (21) in the form of a body frame (16) made from metal and possibly paneling with shielding plates (13), and an outer body (22), in particular in the form of spaced paneling of the inner body (21), which is preferably made from plastic, and a mounting rack (6) for fixing the internals, which mounting rack is fixed on the inner body (21), the body (3) comprises a plurality of inner bodies (21) next to one another, and at least one attachment element (12) is fixed thereto which allows the use of parts of the outer body (22) of an individual distribution cabinet (1), and to a construction kit and a method for extending a distribution cabinet.

Abstract: A modular storage system comprising one or more rails that are substantially horizontally attached to a support structure and one or more storage components that are coupled to one or more of the rails such that the storage components can be repositioned along the rails. The storage components may comprise a vertical partition, a cabinet, a drawer unit, a shelving unit, and the like. The storage component may be installed between sidewalls along with shelves, dowels, or other horizontal units. A top, bottom, and/or rear panel can also be coupled to the sidewalls and/or rails to make an enclosed unit. The storage components include a notch or recess to fit over the rails so that a back portion will fit flush with a surface of the support structure. Couplers can be adjusted to tighten and loosen the storage components to the rails for easy repositioning.

Abstract: A module of furniture is provided for use in a modular furniture system or as a free standing piece of furniture, comprising, a frame construction with two end assemblies each having a base and a front and rear upright. A flange and upper support beam connect the upper ends of the uprights and support a shelf. A mid-support beam connects the rear uprights and provides an accessory attachment lip as well as a wire management trough. A screen is disposed between the rear uprights for additional privacy. Various accessories including speaker shelves, a monitor mount, and a book shelf are included as a kit with the module for added desktop organization. Each accessory has a clasp, which may be integrally formed, for attaching to one of the support beams.

Abstract: A cabinet liner for a vanity or kitchen cabinet or any other similar cabinetry located in these areas. The cabinet liner comprises of a tapered wall around its entire perimeter and a lip with grooves that can be trimmed or flexed along the sides and back. The cabinet liner consists' of a liquid impervious, flexible and shape retaining, rubberized plastic. The cabinet liner is molded of a simple one piece design that can be contorted to fit through a door of any existing bathroom and kitchen base or wall cabinets. The cabinet liner can be manipulated into place an covers the entire inside floor of said cabinets forming a tray for receiving goods and protecting cabinet from small plumbing leaks and spills from goods stored thereon until realized.

Abstract: A desk for computer equipment and other cable connected devices; said desk provided with a desktop comprising a fixed portion and a moveable portion; said moveable portion adapted to slide forwardly from a closed position to an open position so as to provide access to a cable connection well; and wherein a gap between said fixed portion and said moveable portion allows cables to pass into said connection well when said moveable portion is in said closed position.

Abstract: A fully extendable telescopic drawer guide (10; 10?) for furniture components, such as drawers, work surfaces and the like, that can be extended from the body of an item of furniture, with a guide rail (12) facing the body, a running rail (14) associated with the extendable furniture component, and an intermediate rail (16) arranged between these two rails, wherein rolling elements are provided which are supported in cages (24; 26) and which transfer the load of the extendable furniture component by way of rolling surfaces disposed on the rails, and wherein at least one rotatably supported supporting roller (30) for the running rail is provided on the front end of the intermediate rail. The intermediate rail (16) is implemented as a profile rail which encompasses the region of the guide rail (12) provided with the rolling surfaces and which has on the bottom side an elongated opening for insertion of the support region of the guide rail to be secured to the body wall of an associated item of furniture.

Abstract: A drawer can be displaced relative to a basic furniture structure, via a pull-out guide. The drawer has, on the opposite sides, in each case at least one gearwheel which meshes with a rack, secured on the basic furniture structure, and is coupled to a gearwheel on the opposite side. The racks can be extended in length in each case via a pivotable lever, in order to ensure that the drawer is also guided by the gearwheels in the pulled-out position. A pivotable lever can be disengaged from the meshing gearwheel in order for it to be possible to correct skewed positioning of the drawer. This ensures that the drawer is guided by the gearwheels over its entire displacement path.

Abstract: Sliding track assembly is provided. A sliding track assembly includes a first rail, a second rail reciprocally moved with respect to the first rail, a third rail reciprocally moved with respect to the second rail, and a latch mechanism disposed on the second rail. The first rail has a retaining block, and the third rail has a protrusion. The latch mechanism includes a pair of swing arms engaged against the retaining block. When the latch mechanism is forced by the protrusion, the pair of swing arms is swung outwardly and disengaged from the retaining block.

Abstract: Planar sheets or “skins” are attachable to the outwardly facing vertical surfaces of filing cabinet drawers. These skins may fully or partially cover the outwardly facing surface of the filing cabinet drawers. Also, the skins may be textured or smooth, and they may be colored in one or more different colors. Further, the skins may have one or more design features that are visible in the workplace. These design features may include, but are not limited to, patterns, graphics, pictures, photos, drawings, icons, paintings, illustrations, symbols, calendars, quotes, holiday specific design features, exchangeable head-torso-feet images, text, or the like. For multiple drawer filing cabinets, multiple skins may be provided where each skin includes a portion of a design feature that is visibly revealed in the workplace when they are attached to the outwardly facing surfaces of the drawers in a predetermined or random arrangement.

Abstract: According to one aspect, there is provided a refrigerator including a refrigerating chamber formed at a relatively upper portion of a refrigerator body and a freezing chamber formed at a relatively lower portion of the refrigerator body, which comprises an ice-making chamber which is partitioned in the refrigerating chamber by insulating walls and includes an icemaker for making ice and an ice storage for storing the ice made in the icemaker. The temperature in the refrigerating chamber can be accurately controlled, the loss of cold air can be minimized and the structures for supplying water into the icemaker and the dispenser can be simplified.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved chassis assembly structure for a griller. The lateral frames of the chassis assembly structure are provided with a rotary base for horizontal rotation an upper positioning rod is mounted at the top between lateral frames. A support structure for the chassis could be quickly assembled by joining the rotary base during assembly of the chassis. An upper positioning rod is combined, thus providing a major chassis structure. The present invention enables a user to assemble a frame of a chassis featuring time-saving and convenient assembly with greater efficiency.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) in which oxide film-coated aluminum wire electrodes are formed between adjacent discharge cells while an image is displayed on front surfaces of the discharge cells. The PDP includes a first substrate and a second substrate spaced apart from the first substrate and facing the first substrate. Barrier ribs are disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and define a plurality of discharge spaces. Discharge electrodes are arranged between adjacent discharge spaces in order to be exposed to the discharge spaces while an image is displayed on front surfaces of the discharge spaces.

Abstract: A gas discharge tube is manufactured by closing an opening of a glass tube by forming a glass layer with outer peripheral shape identical to the outer peripheral shape of the glass tube on an end face of the glass tube. An open end face (opening) of the glass tube is pressure-welded to a dry film containing a low melting point glass powder and a binder resin, and then the glass tube is lifted up to transfer the dry film for closing the opening to the end face of the glass tube. A phosphor support member is inserted into the glass tube from a side opposite to the end face and then an end of the phosphor support member is caused to adhere to the dry film. The binder resin is burnt off, and the dry film is vitrified to produce a low melting point glass layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low-pressure mercury discharge lamp comprising an envelope with an inner surface enclosing a discharge space in which a mercury comprising filling is accommodated, at least one electrode for generating ultraviolet radiation in said discharge space, and a phosphor layer formed over said inner surface to convert said ultraviolet radiation into light of the green wavelength region, wherein said phosphor layer consists of a water-dispersable blend of a yellow-green phosphor and a blue-green phosphor. The blend consists preferably of the CBT and BAM-green phosphors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluorescent lamp, preferably a low pressure mercury discharge lamp for stimulating previtamin D3 production. The lamp has a discharge tube with a discharge gas filling. The inside wall of the discharge tube is covered with a phosphor coating for converting short wave UV radiation of the ionized discharge gas into longer wave UV radiation. The discharge tube is closed at both ends and provided with electrodes which are held and lead through a base cap at both ends. The base caps of the lamp are provided with contact pins for connecting the lamp to an electrical power supply. According to the improvement of the invention the UV light radiating coating of the discharge tube comprises a first phosphor for emitting light waves in the UVB spectrum and a second phosphor for emitting light waves in the visible light spectrum and for suppressing the emitted light in the UVB spectrum.

Abstract: A PDP includes first and second substrates, a plurality of electrodes between the first and second substrates, a plurality of barrier ribs between the first and second substrates to define discharge cells, at least one dielectric layer on the electrodes, a protective layer on the dielectric layer, a discharge gas in the discharge cells, and a plurality of photoluminescent layers in the discharge cells, the photoluminescent layers including at least one red photoluminescent layer in a corresponding discharge cell, the red photoluminescent layer including at least one inorganic pigment, and exhibiting a substantially lower decrease in a light emitting peak at about 570 nm to about 600 nm than at about 610 to about 630 nm, as compared to a comparable photoluminescent layer including no inorganic pigment.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a substrate; and a plurality of light emitting elements arrayed on the substrate and each formed from a lower electrode, a light emitting function layer and an upper electrode stacked in this order on the substrate. A rib for element isolation is provided on the substrate and has a plurality of openings individually corresponding to the light emitting elements. Each of the openings of the rib being formed such that at least one of sides which define a shape in plan is formed only from a curved line or extends in a non-parallel relationship to that of another one of the openings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-efficiency organic EL device that can be fabricated by a simple process and that can prevent color shift arising from variations in film thickness. The organic EL light-emitting device includes a plurality of independent light-emitting elements that constitute first, second, and third emission color subpixels. The light-emitting elements constituting the first emission color subpixels and the second emission color subpixels have a semitransparent reflective layer between a transparent substrate and a transparent electrode, and this semitransparent reflective layer is configured so as to function with the reflective electrode as a resonator for the light of the emission colors. The light-emitting elements constituting the third emission color subpixels additionally have a color conversion layer between the transparent substrate and the transparent electrode.

Abstract: An inorganic electroluminescence device including: a substrate; a first electrode formed on the substrate; an inorganic light emitting layer layer formed on the first electrode; a dielectric layer formed on the inorganic light emitting layer; a second electrode formed on the dielectric layer; and a quantun dot layer that is formed between the first electrode and the inorganic light emitting layer and emits light by being excited by visible light emitted from the inorganic light emitting layer.

Abstract: A light emitting assembly comprising a solid state device coupleable with a power supply constructed and arranged to power the solid state device to emit from the solid state device a first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, and a down-converting luminophoric medium arranged in receiving relationship to said first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, and which in exposure to said first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, is excited to responsively emit second, relatively longer wavelength radiation. In a specific embodiment, monochromatic blue or UV light output from a light-emitting diode is down-converted to white light by packaging the diode with fluorescent organic and/or inorganic fluorescers and phosphors in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A light emitting assembly comprising a solid state device coupleable with a power supply constructed and arranged to power the solid state device to emit from the solid state device a first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, and a down-converting luminophoric medium arranged in receiving relationship to said first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, and which in exposure to said first, relatively shorter wavelength radiation, is excited to responsively emit second, relatively longer wavelength radiation. In a specific embodiment, monochromatic blue or UV light output from a light-emitting diode is down-converted to white light by packaging the diode with fluorescent organic and/or inorganic fluorescers and phosphors in a polymeric matrix.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display is capable of preventing or reducing a scratch and a short between the wire lines due to the scratch. The organic light emitting display includes a pixel substrate including an organic light emitting element formed on a pixel region and wire lines formed in a surrounding area of the pixel region; and a protrusion formed between the wire lines.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display (OLED) device having a simple process of fabrication and improved lifetime and reliability, and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The OLED device comprises: a substrate; a sealing member which seals a plurality of pixels arranged on a pixel region; and a sealing material which bonds the substrate and the sealing member. Each of the pixels includes a thin film transistor disposed on the substrate, an EL device including a lower electrode connected to the thin film transistor, a pixel isolation layer exposing a portion of the lower electrode, an organic layer formed on at least the exposed portion of the lower electrode, and an upper electrode. A pad interconnection line of a pad interconnection region is covered by a first insulating layer, and a pad of a pad region is covered by a second insulating layer so as to expose a portion of the pad.

Abstract: A light-emitting device is described with a flat light-emitting element on a substrate and is encapsulated under a cover. The cover is supported by at least one support element in a central section at a distance from the edge of the light-emitting element. Further provided are indentations in the surface facing the light-emitting element, in which is a cavity containing a getter material. At the boundary, the cover is sealed to the substrate with a sealing compound.

Abstract: A white organic light emitting device includes: an anode formed on a substrate; a first emissive layer, in which a first sub-emissive layer and a second sub-emissive layer are stacked, formed on the substrate; a second emissive layer, in which a third sub-emissive layer and a fourth sub-emissive layer are stacked, formed on the first emissive layer; a first intermediate layer supplying electrons to the first emissive layer and a second intermediate layer supplying holes to the second emissive layer, wherein the first and second intermediate layers are formed between the first emissive layer and the second emissive layer; and a cathode formed on the second emissive layer.

Abstract: There is provided an organic light-emitting device having an optical output with a high a high efficiency and a high luminance, and having good durability. The organic light-emitting device includes an anode, a cathode, and a layer including an organic compound interposed between the anode and the cathode, in which the layer contains a naphthalene compound represented by the general formula (1): wherein Ar1's each represent a substituted or unsubstituted fused ring aromatic hydrocarbon group having four or more rings.

Abstract: A display by an active matrix drive in which a plurality of pixels are independently controlled, wherein each pixel includes at least two sub-pixels that emit light having the same color as each other by application of current to the sub-pixels, and at least one of the sub-pixels is provided with an optical filter at a light extraction side of the sub-pixel. A display which is capable of multi-gradation reproduction is provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is a white organic light-emitting device comprising a color control layer. The white organic light-emitting device comprises at least one white organic light emitting unit interposed between an anode and a cathode, and a color control layer interposed between the cathode and the at least one white organic light emitting unit, the color control layer having an electron transport capability and a light interference effect.

Abstract: An organic EL light emitting device, in which a plurality of divided light emitting segments are connected in series, is efficiently manufactured without separate coating of organic EL light emitting layers with the use of a vapor-deposition mask. Conductor parts 5 are respectively formed on first electrodes 2b and 2c in boundary parts of adjacent light emitting segments a, b and c. Organic light emitting layers 3a to 3c and second electrode 4a to 4c are respectively stacked on each of the first electrode 2a to 2c. The conductor part 5 has a function for electrically connecting the first electrodes and the second electrodes in the adjacent light emitting segments, whereby the light emitting segments are connected in series.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display including an acceptor substrate having thereon a red light-emitting element column, a green light-emitting element column, and a blue light-emitting element column that are arranged along a row direction and are each obtained by arranging rectangular organic light-emitting elements for generating light of one of red, green, and blue along a longitudinal direction of the organic light-emitting elements.

Abstract: By using a light emitting device including an insulating substrate and a light emitting unit formed on the insulating substrate, the light emitting unit including: a plurality of linear wiring patterns disposed on the insulating substrate in parallel with one another, a plurality of light emitting elements that are mounted between the wiring patterns while being electrically connected to the wiring patterns, and a sealing member for sealing the light emitting elements, as well as a method for manufacturing thereof, it becomes possible to provide a light emitting device that achieves sufficient electrical insulation and has simple manufacturing processes so that it can be manufactured at a low cost, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: An inorganic light emitting display including: a first electrode; a second electrode facing the first electrode; a light emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and an field emission layer disposed between the light emitting layer and the second electrode.

Abstract: A plasma display panel is provided having a front and rear substrates. Barrier ribs extend between the front and rear substrates to form discharge cells. First and second electrodes are on the front substrate and extend in a first direction and face each other in respective discharge cells to form a discharge gap. A dielectric layer covers the first and second electrodes. A phosphor layer is formed in each of the discharge cells. The barrier ribs have first barrier rib portions that extend in the first direction and second barrier rib portions that extend in a second direction crossing the first direction. The first electrodes extend over the first barrier rib portions and pairs of the second electrodes extend along each side of the first electrodes and protrude into the respective discharge cells to the discharge gap.

Abstract: An electrode sheet, a method of manufacturing the electrode sheet, and a plasma display panel having the electrode sheet. The electrode sheet includes: a plurality of electrodes arranged at substantially constant distances apart, each of the electrodes having a discharge space in its central region; an electrode line for connecting the electrodes along a first direction; and a dielectric enclosing the electrodes and the electrode line and connecting the electrodes along a second direction, wherein the electrodes and the electrode line are composed of magnesium (Mg), and the dielectric is composed of magnesium oxide (MgO).

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) having excellent exhaust efficiency and reduced reflection of external light and its method of manufacture includes: a substrate, colored barrier ribs to partition a discharge space into a non-discharge area and a discharge area, a colored first dielectric layer arranged in the non-discharge area, and a second dielectric layer disposed in the discharge area and having a higher brightness than that of the first dielectric layer.