Abstract: A magneto-inductive flow measuring device, including: A measuring tube, through which a medium flows essentially in a direction of a measuring tube axis; a magnet arrangement, which produces a magnetic field passing through the measuring tube and extending essentially perpendicularly to the measuring tube axis; a first measuring electrode and a second measuring electrode; wherein the measuring electrodes are positioned in the measuring tube on a connecting line, which is directed essentially perpendicularly to the measuring tube axis and to the magnetic field; and an evaluation/control unit, which ascertains, on the basis of a measurement voltage tapped on the measuring electrodes, the volume- and/or mass-flow of the medium through the measuring tube. In order to increase the measuring accuracy of the multi-parameter flow measuring device, the first measuring electrode is made of a first material and the second measuring electrode is made of a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: A Coriolis mass flowmeter has a measuring tube that can be excited to oscillation, an oscillation driver and/or an oscillation sensor, wherein the oscillation driver and/or the oscillation sensor has a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is arranged in a magnet holder so that a sure and simple fixation of the permanent magnet is achieved.

Abstract: An optical static and dynamic torque sensor provides a measurement of torque, torque angle, shaft speed or shaft direction by optically detecting the overlapped position of spatially arranged apertures on discs attached to input and output ends of a flexure as torque is applied to the flexure.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive torque sensor includes first and second magnetostrictive films mounted on a pinion shaft and having different magnetic anisotropic properties, a first detecting coil disposed in facing relation to the first magnetostrictive film, a second detecting coil disposed in facing relation to the second magnetostrictive film, a transistor, and a detector for detecting a torque applied to the pinion shaft based on a first detected signal representative of a potential at the junction between the first detecting coil and the second detecting coil.

Abstract: A wireless microelectromechanical system (MEMS) pressure sensor with built in calibration. An actuator is coupled with a pressure sensing device to enable the pressure to be calibrated against the known pressure exerted by the actuator. The sensing component is configured to flex under the application of force to a pure bending condition, i.e., the sensing component flexes with no or insignificant shear forces in the sensing component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand-held swipe sampling device which can continuously supply sampling swabs. The swipe sampling device comprises a hand-held portion and a swipe sampling portion, wherein the hand grip portion is a rectangular housing in the interior of which contains a continuous sampling swab space, with a bottom cover provided on the underside of the sampling swab space, and a sampling swab outlet provided at an upper end of one side of the sampling swab space; a front end face of the swipe sampling portion configured as an accurate swipe sampling surface and provided with a sampling swab cutter. The sampling device according to the present invention is designed in a manner that continuous folded sampling swabs can be mounted and used in the sampling device such that the device can be used for many times after each mounting of the sampling swabs, thereby simplifying the mounting operations, reducing the contamination opportunities and facilitating the storage of the sampling swabs.

Abstract: An inspecting device with an identification function is provided to identify and analyze different types of test specimens. (The test specimens include information to be measured and/or identification information.) In order to enable the inspecting device to identify the test specimen, an appropriate electrode pattern corresponding to an electrode in a specimen connection port of the inspecting device is arranged on one end of the test specimen. During a process of inserting the test specimen from an open end of the specimen connection port to reach a bottom end thereof, a logic change based on the electrode pattern detected by the connection port is utilized to identify the type of the specimen or read the information to be measured. A method for identifying different types of test specimens and a multifunctional test specimen is also provided.

Abstract: A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body defining a midline between the center of a detector and a printed circuit board within said body. Gas inlet and outlets are off axis of the midline to allow water that collects in conventional housing to drain from the housing. A maintenance mode button associated with a duct detector housing cover that is secured to a housing body of the housing provides a preselected time period during which removal of the cover is independent of a cover removal alarm. A printed circuit board within the housing has dedicated terminal blocks providing grouped connections with each of the groups segregated from another. An improved duct detector terminal has a hole in the terminal adapted to receive a test meter probe therethrough to provide an electrical contact between the wire.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for rapid testing of the quality of cereals, grits and flours by measuring the aggregation of gluten, whereby the sample to be tested in aqueous solution/suspension containing mineral salts and/or acids and/or liquors in a specific amount in a sample cup is stirred with an electrically driven stirring paddle and the resistance opposed to the paddle by the sample during the stirring process is measured, the torque loads acting on the rotatably mounted electric drive motor being measured from the beginning of the stirring process by means of extensometric gauges, the measurement being completed once the maximum rotating torque is reached and the measuring process being monitored, controlled and analyzed by software.

Abstract: A door driving apparatus having a motor, a sleeve formed at a drive end of a rotor of the motor, a pinion integrally fixed to a rotation shaft integrated with a spline shaft detachably fitted to the sleeve, and left and right racks disposed opposite to each other with respect to the pinion and engaged with the pinion so that the left and right racks can move in directions substantially parallel and opposite to each other. When the motor is individually removed from a rack and pinion casing, the pinion is left in the pinion and rack casing while upper and lower sides of the pinion are engaged with the right and left racks, respectively. Accordingly, the relative positions of the left and right racks are unchanged.

Abstract: The Ring Rack Oil Pumping Machine is comprised of: a base, a frame mounted on the base, a roller mounted at the frame top, a sprocket case connects to the middle of the frame; a input shaft having a lower sprocket and a drive shaft having an upper sprocket are installed at the bottom and top of the sprocket case respectively, the upper sprocket and lower sprocket are connected by a chain; a guide wheel, track gear and centralizer wheel are mounted in sequence on the end of the drive shaft extended out of the sprocket case; the track gear meshes with a rack, a slide rail is mounted with the frame, and a sliding base (21) connected with the slide rail (20) moveably. Comparing to currently using pumping units, this invention features simple structure, high safety and reliability, upgraded efficiency, easy maintenance, smooth running and high durability.

Abstract: Under a state of a normal temperature, a pitch B2 of a feed nut 55, 65 is formed to be slightly larger than a pitch A2 of a feed shaft screw 53, 63. Accordingly, since the screw thread of the feed nut 55, 65 is pressed to the screw thread of the feed screw shaft 53, 63 with a small interference, there is no backlash between the feed screw shaft 53, 63 and the feed nut 55, 65 so that a smooth feeding operation can be carried out. Under a state of a low temperature, the feed nut 55, 65 contracts more than the feed screw shaft 53, 63. As a result, a pitch B1 of the feed nut 55, 65 has the substantially same dimension as that of a pitch A1 of the feed screw shaft 53, 63.

Abstract: A clutch control system includes a release fork rotatably supported by a release shaft via a support portion and including a press arm and a drive arm extending from the support portion, the press arm of which an end portion presses a release bearing provided at a clutch to bring the clutch to one of an engagement state and a disengagement state, a sector gear including sector teeth integrally formed at an end portion, the sector teeth being formed into an arc shape concentric to the release shaft, a worm wheel rotatably supported by a wheel shaft arranged in parallel with the release shaft, the worm wheel including teeth, a pinion gear integrally formed at the worm wheel and engaging with the sector teeth, and a worm driven to rotate by an electric motor and engaging with the teeth of the worm wheel to rotate the worm wheel.

Abstract: A clutch control system includes a release fork including a press arm and a drive arm, the release fork operating a clutch to one of an engagement state and a disengagement state, a worm wheel rotatably supported by a wheel shaft and including teeth, a roller rotatably supported by a support pin of which one end is fixed to the worm wheel, the support pin extending in parallel with the wheel shaft while having a predetermined distance therefrom, and a worm driven to rotate by an electric motor and engaging with the teeth. When the worm wheel is driven by the motor, the roller presses a side portion of the drive arm to rotate the release fork, and a release bearing of the clutch is pressed by an end portion of the press arm to bring the clutch to one of the engagement state and the disengagement state.

Abstract: A multi-group transmission of a motor vehicle and a method of operating the transmission. The transmission has at least two transmission groups in the drive train and a mechanism for engaging an intermediate gear to reduce drive force interruptions during gearshifts. To obtain comfortable, shift operations that are free from drive force interruptions by way of an intermediate gear, a starting element and a shift-under-load element are arranged between a drive shaft, that is actively connected to a motor, and a transmission input, such that by way of the shift-under-load element, an active connection is formed between the driveshaft and a transmission output shaft, via at least one auxiliary shaft made as an intermediate gear shaft, with a drive input gearset and at least one drive output gearset bypassing at least a main group and independent of the engagement or disengagement of the starting element.

Abstract: A transmission for a motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a drive shaft and at least two countershafts which can be driven by the drive shaft with opposite rotational directions. A first one of the countershafts carries a hollow shaft which can be fixed to the first countershaft and on which a first driven gearwheel is rotationally fixed. Further, on the hollow shaft, a second gearwheel is rotatably attached which meshes with a fixed gearwheel of the second countershaft, and a selector sleeve is rotationally fixed on the hollow shaft and is displaceable between an engagement position at a selector gearing of the second gearwheel and an engagement position at a selector gearing of the first countershaft.

Abstract: A shift control device for a vehicle transmission is provided in which drive means for making a shift drum pivot is connected to the shift drum, wherein the drive means (112) includes a power source (113) disposed on at one end, in the axial direction, of the shift drum (104), and a transmission shaft (117) to which power from the power source (113) is transmitted at the one end, in the axial direction, of the shift drum (104), power from the transmission shaft (117) being transmitted to the other end, in the axial direction, of the shift drum (104). This enables an internal combustion engine to be made compact while avoiding a concentrated disposition of the drive means on one side, in the axial direction, of the shift drum.

Abstract: An actuating device for motor vehicle transmissions, especially for automatic transmissions has a selector lever (1), a transmission structure for sensing and transmitting the shift commands from the actuating device to the motor vehicle transmission, as well as a hinge structure with a four-bar mechanism (2) in which the selector lever (1) is mounted in such a way that it can perform shifting motions. The actuating device presents a small space requirements for installation with good ergonomic properties, good force-displacement curve at the selector lever qualities, as good sensing and signal transmission aspects. Visual shift gates and gear shifting gates can also be embodied at actuating devices of very compact design.

Abstract: A robotic arm assembly is provided comprising a driving mechanism including a rotor which is rotatable relative to a stator. The rotor is coaxially rotatable about a columnar shaft having a substantially hollow central longitudinal axis. A first arm having proximal and distal pivotal ends is rigidly mounted on the rotor such that the first arm is drivable to rotate by the driving mechanism. A proximal pivotal end of a second arm having proximal and distal pivotal ends is pivotally connected to the proximal pivotal end of the first arm. A first timing pulley is mounted coaxially onto the columnar shaft, and a second timing pulley which is spaced from the first pulley is drivable to rotate together with rotation of the first arm.

Abstract: A steering column assembly includes a column jacket adjustable in at least one of a longitudinal direction along a longitudinal axis and a tilt direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. A locking mechanism is coupled to the column jacket and is moveable between a locking position and an adjustment position. A lever is pivotably mounted to the column jacket and pivotable between a neutral position and an actuated position. The lever engages a switch when in the actuated position. The switch engages an actuator to move the locking mechanism into the adjustment position when engaged by the lever in the actuated position, thereby permitting adjustment of the column jacket in at least one of the longitudinal direction and the tilt direction. When the lever is in the neutral position, the switch does not engage the actuator, and a spring urges the locking mechanism into the locking position, thereby preventing adjustment.

Abstract: A rotational angle sensor and a connector are provided at a first-side portion and a second-side portion, respectively, of a sensor holder. The first-side portion is engaged with a base through a primary engaging arrangement, and the second-side portion is engaged with the base through a secondary engaging arrangement. The secondary engaging arrangement includes secondary engaging portions of the sensor holder, which are provided in the second-side portion of the sensor holder and are engaged with the base. A distance from an engaging point between the secondary engaging portion of the sensor holder and the base to the sensor is longer than a distance from the engaging point between the secondary engaging portion of the sensor holder and the base to the connector.

Abstract: A paddle shift member 20 is positioned to the rear surface side of a wheel lower cover 12 by engaging the paddle shift member 20 to the wheel lower cover 12. The wheel lower cover 12 to which the paddle shift member 20 has been positioned is installed to the rear surface side of a steering wheel main body. Then the paddle shift member 20 is connected to the steering wheel main body by screwing a tapping screw T into the paddle shift 20 via the steering wheel main body from the front surface side of the steering wheel main body to which the wheel lower cover 12 has been installed. According to this method, the paddle shift member 20 is assembled to the steering wheel main body without inverting the core 11.

Abstract: Different embodiments of a vehicle differential casing assembly (22a, 22b and 23c) have first and second casing halves laser welded to each other to mount and secure an associated annular ring gear (28a, 28b, 28c).

Abstract: A multiple-ratio transmission with countershaft gearing with dual power input clutches. Ratio changes are made from each of several ratios to a preselected ratio by alternately engaging and disengaging the power input clutches. A robust bearing arrangement provides high torque transmitting capacity. An optimum number of transmission ratios are available with a minimum number of gear meshes.

Abstract: In a method for reducing metal-oxidic slags or glasses and/or degassing mineral melts, solid particles and/or melts are charged onto an at least partially inductively heated bed or column containing lumpy coke, and the reduced and/or degassed melt running off is collected. The device for reducing metal-oxidic slags or glasses and/or degassing mineral melts, which includes a charging opening (1) for solid or molten material and a tap opening (12) for the treated melt, is characterized by a tubular or channel-shaped housing (3) for the reception of lumpy coke (6), and a heating means surrounding the housing and including at least one induction coil (7, 8, 9).

Abstract: Magnesium-copper compositions are used for the evaporation of magnesium and container up to 43.34% by weight magnesium.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal nanoparticle is provided. The method includes steps of: a) providing a metal salt solution, b) providing a reducing agent, c) providing a protecting agent, d) providing an alkaline solution, e) mixing the salt solution, the reducing agent, the protecting agent and the alkaline solution to form a slurry within a high-gravity field, and f) separating the metal nanoparticle from the slurry.

Abstract: An installation tool may include an extension member, a body portion disposed on the extension member, and a plurality of fingers flexibly protruding from the body portion. The plurality of fingers are adapted to releasably engage a cover assembly. The plurality of fingers and the body portion cooperate to retain the cover assembly in a first direction and allow disengagement of the cover assembly in a second direction.

Abstract: A hand tool rotatable about an axis and having a handle and a bit in alignment along the axis. A plurality of inserts are available for individual placement between the handle and the bit for controlling torque transmitted by the tool. The insert can provide for limited or unlimited torque, in accord with the construction of the individual insert. The insert is replaceable relative to the tool.

Abstract: A wrench includes a head, a strain-vulnerable unit, at least one sensor, a handle set and a display. The strain-vulnerable unit includes a first end attached to the head, a second end at an adequate distance from the head and an aperture defined in the second end. The sensor is attached to the second end of the strain-vulnerable unit for detecting strain in the second end of the strain-vulnerable unit and sending a signal. The handle set is connected to the strain-vulnerable unit. The display is provided on the handle set and electrically connected to the sensor.

Abstract: A wrench with electronic torque display unit includes a torque adjustment mechanism which includes a sleeve, two gears, a rod and a movable tube, and a locking mechanism which includes a positioning cap, wherein the value of the torque to be output can be set by operating the adjustment mechanism by rotating the positioning cap. The pre-set value is displayed on the display screen so as to provide a wrench with convenient operation and precise feature.

Abstract: The safety device mainly contains a main controller, a detector, and an emergency braking member. The main controller contains a detection member connecting the detector, an alarm member producing visual or audible alarm, and a driving member for activating the emergency braking member to reverse or stop the motor of the machine tool. The detection member could be an electrostatic detection unit, or a capacitance detection unit, or a combination of the two. The detector is positioned on a top surface of a platform and in front of a saw of the machine tool. The detector could also be part of an axle of the saw so that the saw is effectively an extension of the detector and provides both cutting and safety functions.

Abstract: A die stamping system includes an upper die, a sliding block, a lower stripper, a die holder connected to the lower stripper, and a lower die-set moveably connected to the die holder. The sliding block includes a body with a wedge-shaped head facing down, a punch connected to the body, and two arms on opposite sides of the body, respectively. The lower stripper matches the upper die-set and has an aperture for passage of the punch therethrough. The die holder is connected to the lower stripper and includes an opening for passage of the body therethrough, and a first notch receiving the two arms. The first notch is larger than the arms. The lower die-set is movably connected to the die holder and includes a wedge-shaped padding block facing up and supporting the wedge-shaped head of the body.

Abstract: A punch assembly for a punch press has a punch housing with a punch that is slideably mounted for reciprocation along punch axis within the punch housing and at least one resilient member in the housing for yieldably biasing the punch upwardly in the housing along the punch axis. A punch length adjustment subassembly is provided in the punch housing. The subassembly has a base member that is slideable axially but non-rotatably mounted within the housing and a punch head member having an upper end that is positioned to be struck by a punch ram of a punch press for driving the punch downwardly to an operating position. The punch head is mounted for rotation on the punch axis relative to the base member but is held against axial movement relative to the base member.

Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing shaped to be hand-held, a slider configured to support a front blade, the slider being mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be moved longitudinally along the housing, and a blade guard mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be extended and retracted adjacent to the front end of the housing, wherein the slider and the blade guard are configured to move in tandem.

Abstract: A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of moving a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and vertically moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby stab cutting the workpiece and creating a bevel cut. The method may also comprises moving the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along it longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut.

Abstract: The present invention provides a saw blade dismantling & positioning structure of sawing machine, whereby the push rod is snapped into the hole of the saw blade shaft disk for controlling the positioning of the rotating shaft and rapid dismantling the saw blade; a shaft disk is mounted onto the rotating shaft of the sawing machine, and at least a hole is preset laterally onto the shaft disk; a positioning device is assembled onto the lifting seat at the same side of the shaft disk; the pressure plate of the positioning device is driven so that the push rod is coupled and snapped into the hole of the shaft disk for controlling the positioning of rotating shaft, and rapid dismantling or assembly of the saw blade.

Abstract: A splitting knife adjustment structure used in a table saw for adjusting alignment of a splitting knife with the cutting direction of the saw blade of the table saw is disclosed to include a mounting plate member, an adjustment member supported on the mounting plate member to hold a splitting knife and movable relative to the mounting plate member along an arched path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective device (10), especially for hand-held power tools comprising a disk-shaped and rotating tool (12), and a base (14). The protective device (10) is characterized by an energy-absorbing element (16) which is coupled to the base (14) via a coupling that is stationary in a normal mode of operation and that allows at least one rotational movement of the energy-absorbing element (16) relative to the base (14) in an emergency mode of operation.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a guide for a power saw or router of the type having a blade and housing wider than the blade which directly overlies the blade during the cutting operation. The guide includes a saw guide having a straight outer edge configured for guiding a peripheral edge of the saw housing. Attached to the saw guide is an angle brace that is used to place the guide at four different angles. Attached by bolt to the saw guide is the work piece guide that is placed against the object you are cutting so that you cut a straight angle every time.

Abstract: There is provided a method of cutting a sheet S stuck on a semiconductor wafer W having a notch N in an outer circumferential portion in accordance with a plane shape of the semiconductor wafer W. The cutting operation is carried out by using a sheet cutting device 10 mounted with a cutter blade 13 on its free-end side. The cutter blade is arranged so as to be positioned at a first insertion depth via a displacement mechanism when cutting the sheet S in an area other than an area formed with a notch N; and at a second insertion depth shallower than the first insertion depth to cut the sheet S in an area formed with the notch N.

Abstract: Foldable and portable electronic Piano composed of several modules (10, 12, 14, 16) constituted of a set of keys able to reproduce the notes of a piano thanks to its associated electronics, and including in addition <<stiffening>> means (that can provide stiffness), that can take two positions when the modules have been deployed to make a keyboard, a first position that allows to fold the keyboard and a second position providing the stiffness of the keyboard.

Abstract: A product-sum operation circuit has delay circuits of the first to the (n?1)th stage for delaying musical tone data, multiplying circuits 60-6(n?1) for multiplying the musical signal data or the delayed musical signal data output from the delay circuits by impulse response coefficients, and adders 71-7(n?1) for summing up data output from the multiplying circuits. The product-sum operation circuit is provided with a feed back circuit. The feed back circuit includes a multiplying circuit 80 that receives the delayed data from the delay circuit at the (n-1)th stage and multiplies the received data by a multiplication coefficient, and an adder 81 for adding data from the multiplying circuit 80 to the delayed data from the delay circuit at the “p”th stage.

Abstract: A musical instrument slide including a body portion and a light source. The light source includes a switch for selective activation, enabling the slide body to emit light when activated. As the musician moves the slide across the strings as the instrument, such as a guitar, is played, a visual effect is created by the movement of the light. The body portion preferably is constructed of a material to pass light therethrough, and can be either wholly or partially clear or translucent, or a combination of both. Alternatively or in addition to the light source, the slide body can include an eccentric motor that causes the slide body to vibrate. This vibration, in turn, causes vibration of the guitar strings, or other string instrument, as the slide is positioned on the strings, or moved along the strings, by the musician.

Abstract: An internal mechanism for a musical instrument snare drum that supports the snares and allows adjustment of the snare strands in tension as well as relative position to the vibrating member or head of the drum is provided. The mechanism has a support beam that gives a stiffer and more stable base for increased accuracy of all adjustment. The support beam also provides increased guiding for the snare holders during the tension adjustment of the snares. The adjustment of the position of the snares in relation to the vibrating member or drum head is accomplished by deflecting the strands with a bridge like arrangement providing precise placement of the strands for optimum performance.

Abstract: A method of notating music which displays pitches on a pitch chart, which can be displayed in various embodiments with a range of features including: different colors for each semitone of the octave, a keyboard chart displaying rhythmic value by the vertical height of the notes, a diverse shading of notes to illustrate whether they are to be played at a high sound level or instead at a low volume, and further features of harmonic, melodic, and theoretical analysis.

Abstract: A simplified playing method and music notation system for the learning and teaching of playing the guitar, banjo, ukulele, or similar stringed instrument, primarily for use as accompaniment to singing. One embodiment of the method is comprised of 2 parts: 1. A notation system which specifies non-standard tuning information (24), specifies movable chord fingering information[(40), (42)], and uses numbers (20), letters, colors (64), or symbols to specify the fret space locations to implement the movable chord fingering, and 2. A modification to the instrument, adding a corresponding (numbered, colored, etc.) fret designation visual aid [(34), (68) to indicate where to place the movable chord fingering on the neck of the instrument. Since most chord changes are made simply by moving one simple chord shape up and down the fretboard, and the notation system is very easy to read, learning to play the instrument becomes significantly faster and easier.

Abstract: A page turning apparatus having a vacuum pad to vacuum suck the uppermost page of a booklet, a drive link plate to move the vacuum pad to pick up the uppermost page of a booklet at a predetermined angle in the direction of opening around a bound edge, a pinch-roller which goes under the uppermost page picked up at a predetermined angle, and a control unit which releases the vacuum suction of the vacuum pad, and moves the vacuum pad in the direction retreating from the uppermost page, after the pinch-roller goes under the uppermost page, and conveys a booklet so that the uppermost page is brought into contact with the pinch-roller, and opened.

Abstract: In a method for delivering signaling tones to signaling devices or signaling systems, a signaling tone sequence is selected from a set of undelivered signaling tone sequences. The selected signaling tone sequence is removed from the set of undelivered signaling tone sequences, and the selected signaling tone sequence is delivered.