Abstract: An electric toothbrush having a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head is disclosed. The handle has a hollow interior region having a motor and an electrical power source. The head includes an ultrasonic transducer and a bristle field. The ultrasonic transducer is in electrical communication with the electrical power source, and a shaft is operatively connected to the motor for moving the bristle field.

Abstract: An interdental treatment device, such as a toothbrush, includes a handle configured to accommodate an electric power source, a head carrying an interdental treatment tool, and a neck between the handle and the head. The head or neck includes a mechanical motorized vibratory device, including a drive which causes the head to vibrate. Electrical connections are operably connected to the mechanical vibratory device and the electric power source to power the mechanical vibratory device via the electrical connections. In various embodiments, a switch may be operably connected to at least one of the electrical connections to interrupt power from the power source to the mechanical motorized vibratory device. In various embodiments, a vibration-damping structure dampens vibration transmission from the head to the handle.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head assembly with bristles, a base assembly, and a connector which connects the two. A battery and light assembly are disposed in the connector and base assembly, and a power button switch turns the power to a light source “ON/OFF”. The base assembly includes a transparent lens portion at the distal end, through which a light beam from the light source shines when the switch is turned ON. The light beam can project a picture or icon on a slide through the lens portion onto a remote surface. The slide can be permanently fixed in the base assembly or interchangeable. A timer is connected to the batteries, light source, and switch, and allows the light source to turn on for a predetermined period of time. Alternatively, the base assembly contains at least one indicator light which indicates how long the light source has been ON.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for sweeping the indoor or outdoor floors. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a telescoping elongated handle with an attached sweeping member. The sweeping member is made of several layers of Vietnam Dot' Grass which is secured to the lower end of the elongated handle. The lower edge of the grass is cut in the shape of an arc. In another embodiment of the present invention, the elongated stalk of the grass is secured around the elongated handle. The lower edge of the grass of this embodiment is cut in the shape of an one-half arc shape.

Abstract: A window squeegee (1) for cleaning surfaces, such as skyscraper windows, comprises a handle (2) associated to a head (11) provided with a first connection element (12) and a second connection element (18) for connecting a spatula (46) to the handle (2). In a condition of normal use of the window squeegee, the spatula (46) is held between the first element (12) and the second element (18) and in a condition of replacement of the spatula, the second element (18) is rotated by the first element (12) to allow the replacement of the spatula (46) which is held associated to the head (11) of the window squeegee and is not free to remove, to ensure a safe replacement.

Abstract: In a low speed wiping mode, reciprocal wiping movement of a wiper is executed at a first wiping speed without spraying the washer fluid from washer nozzles. In a high speed wiping mode, reciprocal wiping movement of the wiper is executed at a second wiping speed that is higher than the first wiping speed without spraying the washer fluid from the washer nozzles. In a wash and wipe mode, washer fluid is sprayed from the washer nozzles over the windshield, and reciprocal wiping movement of the wiper is executed a plurality of times. A wiping speed of the wiper in the wash and wipe mode in at least one of a running state and a stopped state of the vehicle is set to be lower than the first wiping speed of the wiper that is set for the low speed wiping mode.

Abstract: The invention starts with a wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, which includes a wiper arm (10a-10j), which features a wiper rod (12a-12j) and a fastening part (14a-14j) connected in a non-articulated manner with the wiper rod (12a-12j). It is proposed that the wiper device have at least one spoiler element (16a-16j) to generate a flow-induced bearing force.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper with a link arm arrangement (4) including a first pair of arms (5) and a second pair of arms (6) to which the first pair of arms (5) is connected in such a way that they can pivot, the first pair of arms (5) being attached to a chassis in such a way that they can pivot and the second pair of arms (6) being attached to a windscreen wiper blade (7) in such way that they can pivot. The windscreen wiper further including an adjustment mechanism (8) for controlling the size of an angle between the first pair of arms (5) and the second pair of arms (6) in synchrony with the pivoting of the first pair of arms (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable blower-vacuum device which comprises a motor (3) operated by a switch (7) and located in a main body (2) and a fan (4) drivable by the motor. A vacuum nozzle (11) and a blower nozzle (12) are associated with the main body and the vacuum nozzle comprises a main portion (14a) extending in a direction of an axis (Z1) of the main portion and a terminal portion (14b) with an axis (Z2) angularly disposed with respect to the axis (Z1) of the main portion.

Abstract: A cyclone separator assembly comprises a cyclone separator that removes large particles of dirt from a working airstream as it flows through the cyclone separator, and the separated large particles of dirt are deposited into a dirt cup. The cyclone separator assembly further includes a fine particle separation member comprising a plurality of apertures for separating fine particles of dirt from air in the cyclone separator or the dirt cup.

Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a body defining a refrigerated enclosure, a door movable between a closed position and an open position, a hinge comprising a first member coupled to the body and a second member coupled to the door and pivotably coupled to the first member, and a closure mechanism configured to provide a varying force to the door depending on the position of the door relative to the body. The closure mechanism includes a guide slidably mounted in a slot on the first member, a biasing mechanism coupled to the first member, and a closer arm coupled to the door and to the biasing mechanism through the guide.

Abstract: The invention has as its object an adjustable hinge, comprising at least one pivotable hinge plate provided with at least one through-opening, and comprising at least one alignment washer provided with at least one through-opening, which through-openings are provided for penetration by assembly means for mounting the hinge, wherein the alignment washer and hinge plate are adjustable relative to each other in the plane of the hinge plate, and wherein the alignment washer and/or hinge plate is provided with at least one protruding sharp-edged annular collar and/or a multitude of pointed raised areas having a higher degree of hardness than the mating surfaces contacting it of the other component cooperating with it, namely the alignment washer or the hinge plate. The advantage is that the alignment washer can be adjusted as desired, i.e., also rotated, relative to the hinge plate, and fixed in form-fitting engagement.

Abstract: A damper arrangement is provided for parts of furniture that can be pivoted in relation to each other. The arrangement includes at least one damper having a linear damping course, and at least two abutment parts which can be respectively fixed to one of the parts of the furniture, or can be supported thereon in an especially sliding manner. The abutment parts are interconnected in such a way that they can be pivoted by at least one articulated axis. The damper is arranged in such a way that the direction of the linear damping course thereof is at an angle to a parallel line, deviating (offset) from a vertical line, preferably essentially parallel to the articulated axis.

Abstract: A built-in domestic appliance including a hinge device that hinges a door to a furniture body of the built-in domestic appliance, with the hinge device being designed to implement an opening and closing movement of the door, during which a gap is formed between one edge of the door and a front of a second furniture body adjacent to the furniture body of the built-in domestic appliance, a sensor device that monitors the gap for a presence of a foreign body, and a blocking device that blocks the hinge device in the presence of the foreign body detected by the sensor device in a direction of movement of the door which would result in a further reduction of the gap.

Abstract: An apparatus on a textile machine for cleaning fibre material has a first roller for conveying a fibre web, and second and third rollers which have respective nips with one another and with the first roller on rotation of the three rollers. The second roller is arranged downstream of third roller and so co-operates with the first roller that fibre is opened and detached, the fibre is transferred to the nip with the third roller and is conveyed by the third roller to the nip with the first roller, where it is transferred back to the first roller. To improve the degree of cleaning upstream of the second roller and third there is arranged at least one fixed carding element in which the teeth of the clothing are inclined opposite to the direction of rotation of the first roller.

Abstract: An apparatus on a textile machine for cleaning fibre has a high-speed first roller conveying a fibre web, and second and third rollers. Second roller is arranged downstream of third roller and so co-operates with first roller, that fibre is detached, the fibre is transferred to nip, with third roller and is conveyed by third roller to nip with first roller where it is transferred back to the first roller. A separating knife is arranged downstream of the second roller. In order to improve the degree of cleaning between separating knife and the nip of first roller with second roller there is a separation opening of width about from 40 to 60 mm.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a pocket money band apparatus made of a resilient material adapted to hold bill money and credit cards.

Abstract: Clasp with unfolding buckle for wristlet, having: an inside blade (3), two outside blades (1) forming an articulated shank with the inside blade, two push-pieces (7) capable of being actuated transversely against the action of an elastic element (9) for unlocking the clasp, at least one stopping (11) connected removably to said push-piece (7) for limiting the amplitude of displacement of said push-piece along at least one axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a pair of trousers about a torso includes a face plate and a flexible member that is attached along three perimeter sides of the flexible member to a rear surface of the face plate. A conventional type of a fastener assembly for a belt is attached to the flexible member. A first end of the belt is attached to a rear of the fastener assembly and a second end of the belt engages with a hook, the hook being attached to an opposite end of the fastener assembly. An opening between the face plate and the flexible member along a side of the flexible member that is not attached to the face plate is provided on the remaining side of the flexible member into which a credit card and a picture-identification card, such as a driver's license can be inserted or removed.

Abstract: An auger clip assembly configured to be secured to a foam panel may include a main body having a cylindrical main wall that define a central chamber, a first set of opposed threads radially extending from the main wall and a connection stud secured to the main body. Each of the threads includes a leading edge connected to a trailing end, which is in turn connected to a stop flap that outwardly extends from the main wall. The connection stud is configured to securely mate into a reciprocal hole of a structure, such as a vehicle frame. The main body securely connects within a mating hole of the foam panel through a quarter turn.

Abstract: The present invention concerns breathable fasteners for use with hook fastener systems. The breathable fastening system comprises a first breathable mechanical fastener surface, which is generally a loop or fibrous type surface that can optionally be joined to a breathable backing loop, and a recon large area breathable hook type fastener. The hook type fastener generally has an integral film backing which film backing has a porosity of from 0.0001 to 0.005 cm3, a backing thickness of from 25 to 200 ?m, a stiffness of from 10 to 2000 Gurley units and a hook or projection containing surface area of at least 10 cm2.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a coupling (1) including a first part (2) and a second part (3), where the first part (2) includes a housing (4) with a displaceable locking ring (8). The locking ring having a locking device (9) for receiving and fixing a projecting part (5). The housing is provided with an internal cylindrical surface with an annular recess (11) arranged for accommodating the locking device (9). The locking ring is connected with a spring-biased locking unit (17) for moving and locking the locking ring in at least two positions in the housing (4). The locking unit (17) includes an insert (18) connected to the locking ring (8) at one end and at an oppsoite end is provided with a number of oblique teeth (23).

Abstract: Crimping machine for chemical-fiber filaments with crimping chamber having an oscillating upper plate loaded with a closure force for imparting a pressure on the tow which passes through the crimping chamber, wherein the plates of the crimping chamber are mounted on respective supports through two or more linear guides provided with a roller or ball recirculation system. The longitudinal operating position is determined by two pairs of hydraulic cylinders, having an axis parallel to the linear guides, which maintain the plates, or a portion thereof, pushed against respective fixed abutments without the use of further mechanical or oleodynamic blocking elements. Load cells are arranged between the abutments and the plates, for detecting the variations of the tightening force during machine operation, the variations, representative of the variable longitudinal force imparted by the filaments of the tow being processed on the plates, are used for monitoring the quality of the crimp obtained.

Abstract: A filtered feedthrough assembly having at least one terminal pin therethrough is provided. The feedthrough assembly comprises a ferrule having a cavity therethrough for receiving the terminal pin, and insulating structure having an upper surface. The insulating structure is disposed within the cavity and around the terminal pin for electrically isolating the pin from the ferrule. A capacitor is disposed around the pin and electrically coupled thereto. The capacitor has a lower surface that is disposed proximate the upper surface, and at least one washer is disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. To attach the capacitor to the insulating structure, a body of epoxy is substantially confined between the upper surface and the lower surface by the ferrule, the insulating structure, the capacitor, and the at least one washer.

Abstract: A device capable of smoothly, easily and automatically installing a molding on a door panel for an automobile is provided and includes a molding installation jig and a dynamic sensor located between a jig body and an arm. The dynamic sensor is designed to detect a force applied from the molding installation jig to the molding. A finger is supported on a side of the jig body to contact and hold an end section of the molding. Three suction pads, which communicate with a vacuum device, are provided on a surface of the jig body at equal intervals. A pair of brackets having a C-shaped cross section are provided on a side surface of the jig body, which is perpendicular to the surface on which the suction pads are provided. A first roller, a second roller, and a third roller 19 are rotatably supported in each of the brackets.

Abstract: A brake piston system for pushing a brake piston into a brake caliper includes a housing including a handle section and a main section is coupled to the handle section. The handle section is graspable by a person. A backing plate is coupled to a front end of the housing. The backing plate is abutted against a front plate of the brake caliper. A ram assembly is mounted to the housing and extends through the backing plate. The ram assembly is abuttable against the brake piston of the brake caliper when the backing plate is abutted against the front plate. The ram assembly is actuated to push against the brake piston and force the brake piston into the brake caliper. An actuation assembly is coupled to the housing. The actuation assembly is actuated to actuate the ram assembly to advance the brake piston into the brake caliper.

Abstract: A recycling facilitating system including an item identification data input unit for inputting item identification data, an item disassembly data memory for storing item disassembly data in correspondence with the item identification data, an item disassembly data retrieval unit for retrieving the item disassembly data, a disassembly diagram constructing unit for constructing the disassembly diagram based on the item disassembly data, and a disassembly diagram output unit for outputting the disassembly diagram; the disassembly diagram constructing unit determines the progress status of an operation step of disassembling the item to be recycled by identifying a component that was removed during the operation step, and, in accordance with the progress status, constructs one of a plurality of disassembly diagrams, which can be constructed from the item disassembly data that was retrieved by the item disassembly data retrieval unit.

Abstract: Fastener insertion apparatus comprises a nose having a fastener delivery passage and side entry port. Fasteners such as rivets are supplied to the nose via a fastener supply passage and a fastener feeder assembly. A punch reciprocally disposed for movement in the delivery passage drives a fastener disposed in the delivery passage out of the passage and into a workpiece. The feeder assembly comprises a gate that is movable between retracted and advanced positions. In the retracted position it is clear of the supply passage and the delivery passage so as to permit movement of a fastener from the supply passage to the delivery passage. In the advanced position it at least partially closes the supply passage so as to prevent movement of a fastener and it projects into the delivery passage through the entry port so as to retain a fastener, if present, in the delivery passage. Sensors are provided to detect the position of the gate.

Abstract: The present invention is for a method of testing a seal on a collapsible tube dispensing orifice during the manufacturing process in an assembly line. Air pressure is applied within the tube wall, at a station in the line, on one side of the seal, and the pressure is monitored on the other side of the seal within a reciprocating cover, for any increase in pressure which would indicate a leak in the seal.

Abstract: A cargo container that includes a U-shaped panel, and/or an L-shaped panel is disclosed. The cargo container has a top, bottom, and two sides, each U-shaped and/or L-shaped panels forms part of the top and a side, or the bottom and a side. The cargo container may further include doors with hinges and/or doors that slide. Landing gear may support the container when not in transit. The U-shaped and/or L-shaped panels may be inhomogeneous in size and thickness to reinforce the areas of highest stress concentration such as the container edges or the attachment location of the landing gear. The cargo container may also have a bottom floor with a greater thickness than each of the significantly parallel sides, or a bottom floor with parallel or interconnected support protrusions. The U-shaped and/or L-shaped panels may include internal support structures. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing U-shaped and/or L-shaped panels.

Abstract: A pipe joint restraint (16) includes a pocket (74) having a fulcrum (92) a fixed distance from the centerline (26) of an annular retaining gland (22) and about which a gripping element (76) pivots to move a gripping edge (75) toward the centerline (26) so as to grip a pipe (14) engaged by the gripping element (76) in response to thrust forces on the pipe (14). The length of gripping edge (75) is selected for the material of pipe (14). Adjustable element (78) operatively connects to the gripping element (76) and fulcrum (92) to pivot with the gripping element (76). Adjustable element (78) and may be torqued to a common, predetermined torque whether the pipe (14) is metal or polymeric.

Abstract: A method of forming a metallic container includes the steps of providing body and lid portions, placing the body and lid portions together, keeping portions of the body and lid portions in contact with one another, and reciprocally rotating the lid portion with respect to the body portion, thereby generating frictional heat and forming a friction weld therebetween. An apparatus for attaching the lid and body portions of a metallic container includes a base to support the body, a support assembly to support a flange of the body, and a sonitrode for contacting a flange of the lid, wherein the flanges of the lid and body are held together between the support assembly and the sonitrode. A motor reciprocally rotates the sonitrode relative to the support assembly, thereby moving the flanges relative one another to generate frictional heat and create a friction weld therebetween.

Abstract: A conduction-cooled superconducting power transmission cable wherein a High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) wire is surrounded by an inner layer of thermal insulator, one or more layers of high thermal conductivity material, such as copper, and an outer layer of thermal insulator with cryogenic coolant sources distributed along the power transmission cable and coupled to the copper layers or both the copper layers and the HTS wire. The cryogenic coolant sources can be reservoirs, a distribution system of coolant or stand alone refrigeration systems. He H2 or N2 liquid coolant can be used. A method for calculating the parameters to maintain the critical temperature of the HTS wire and a method for calculating the cool down time from ambient conditions are disclosed.

Abstract: A perpendicular magnetic recording write head has a write pole, a trapezoidal-shaped trailing shield notch, and a metal gap layer between the write pole and notch. The write pole has a trailing edge that has a width substantially defining the track width and that faces the front edge of the notch but is spaced from it by the gap layer. The write head is fabricated by reactive ion beam etching of a thin mask film above the write pole to remove the mask film and widen the opening at the edges of the write pole. The gap layer and notch are deposited into the widened opening above the write pole. The write pole has nonmagnetic filler material, such as alumina, surrounding it except at its trailing edge, where it is in contact with the gap layer, which is formed of a different material than the surrounding filler material.

Abstract: A method and structure for reducing corrosion during the manufacture of perpendicular write heads is disclosed. Auxiliary pole structures (otherwise known as trailing shields and wrap around shields) are susceptible to corrosion due to their iron containing composition and small dimensions. The impact of corrosion can be reduced by utilizing a gap material comprising an upper surface of noble metals, which extends from underneath the auxiliary pole and is exposed to the same corrosive environment during processing. The area of the exposed gap material is limited to optimize corrosion protection.

Abstract: A method for producing a switching device with a switching device with a switching structure (1). The method includes producing a molded part, which includes a cage formed by opposing first sidewalls (5) and a bottom wall (6) integrally connecting the first sidewalls, and second sidewalls (23) integrally connected to the cage assembly, severing the molded part at a point where the second sidewalls are connected to the cage, and inserting the cage and the severed second sidewalls into a bottom part such that a defined gap (27) is left, respectively, between the cage and the second sidewalls.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tooling system and method for producing a profile edge on a stock part, for example, by casting a profile edge to a stock part, such as a table or the like. The tooling system is adapted to accommodate any stock part and generally includes a flexible tool device, a stock part with opposed ends defining an edge therebetween, and a securing device.

Abstract: A tool mount assembly includes drop down connections to aid in mounting of a tool to a moving base and a fail-safe tool mounting system for preventing installation of a tool in an undesired or incorrect manner. A plurality of tool mount rails are received within mounts and are uniquely tailored to assure proper placement of tools such as grippers or vacuum cups at desired locations specific to the application requirements.

Abstract: A crimping tool to crimp a contact onto the end of a wire, the contact configured to receive both a stripped part and an insulated part of the wire end. The crimping tool includes a first and second tier to crimp the contact onto the conductor core and onto the insulating jacket of the wire respectively. A mechanism actuates the first and second tiers in substantially a simultaneous manner. At least one rotating element is arranged between at least one crimping component and a cam of at least one of the tiers, the rotating element possibly taking up at least two positions with respect to the crimping component. A crimping method crimps a contact both onto an insulating jacket of a wire and onto its conductor core.

Abstract: A crimping apparatus includes an anvil for supporting a metal terminal including a base plate portion for mounting an electric wire thereon and a pair of crimping piece portions extending upwardly respectively from opposite side edges of the base plate portion, and a crimper which has a press-fastening portion for press-fastening the crimping piece portions. The anvil and the press-fastening portion of the crimper cooperate to press-fasten the crimping piece portions for crimping the crimping piece portions to the electric wire mounted on the metal terminal. The press-fastening portion is subjected to a mirror finish.

Abstract: A connection member can be produced without a via-forming step. The connection member includes an insulating substrate which has an upper surface, a lower surface opposed to the upper surface, and a side surface which connects these surfaces; and at least one wiring which extends from the upper surface to the lower surface through the side surface.

Abstract: A manufacturing process of a carrier is disclosed. First, a first substrate is provided. A circuit layer having a number of contacts is formed on a surface of the first substrate. Then, a solder mask is formed on the circuit layer and exposes the contacts. Next, a second substrate having an opening is bonded to the surface of the first substrate to form a carrier, and the opening exposes the solder mask and the contacts of the first substrate. Since the contacts are located within the opening, a circuit layout space can be increased, and a chip disposed in the opening can be electrically connected to the contacts directly, so as to reduce the thickness of a chip package structure. Besides, the carrier is formed by laminating the first and the second substrates. Hence, the manufacturing process of the carrier is simplified and yield of the carrier is promoted.

Abstract: A component mounting apparatus has a stage 41 with a fixed height position for holding a substrate 5, and a mounting head 48 that releasably holds a component 2, is moved downward toward the stage 41 from a first reference height position HB1 fixedly positioned above the stage 41, and mounts the held component 2 on the substrate 5 or an already mounted component 2. A controller 14 has a mounting reference height calculation unit 103 for calculating a mounting reference height Hn corresponding to a distance from the first reference height position HB1, and a first target movement height calculation unit 104 for calculating a first target movement height ZTAGn based on at least the mounting reference height Hn and a thickness PTn of the component 2 held by the mounting head 48.

Abstract: An electronic component mounting apparatus includes a mounting device adapted such that the applying unit applies adhesive to a substrate located in a predetermined site, a mounting unit mounts an LSI onto the application of the adhesive, subsequently the applying unit applies another adhesive onto the LSI, and the mounting unit mounts a reinforcing plate onto the application of the adhesive, a conveying device which conveys the substrate with the LSI and reinforcing plate mounted in the predetermined site by the mounting device to a heating site, and a heating unit which bonds, by the application of heat, the LSI and reinforcing plate on the substrate conveyed to the heating site.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of forming a conductive pattern including the steps of a) printing a conductive pattern onto a surface of a base material having a liquid repellent property, b) providing a lyophilic property to a predetermined area of the surface of the base material which area does not have the conductive pattern printed thereon, and c) forming an insulating layer that covers the conductive pattern.

Abstract: A method of forming a circuit board, the method comprising mounting at least one passive component on a first surface of a first laminate material; interconnecting the passive component to contact traces and vias of the first laminate material; and attaching a second laminate material to the first surface of the first laminate material utilizing a lamination process, the second laminate material sheet having at least one of a recess, a through-hole or both formed therein for accommodating the passive component in the second laminate.

Abstract: A method of creating an electrical contact involves locating a barrier material at a location for an electrical connection, providing an electrically conductive bonding metal on the barrier material, the electrically conductive bonding metal having a diffusive mobile component, the volume of barrier material and volume of diffusive mobile component being selected such that the barrier material volume is at least 20% of the volume of the combination of the barrier material volume and diffusive mobile component volume. An electrical connection has an electrically conductive bonding metal between two contacts, a barrier material to at least one side of the electrically conductive bonding metal, and an alloy, located at an interface between the barrier material and the electrically conductive bonding metal. The alloy includes at least some of the barrier material, at least some of the bonding metal, and a mobile material.

Abstract: A method for producing electric contact parts includes the following stages: a) stamping a strip of electric conducting parts connected together in the longitudinal direction (X-X) by a continuous strip; b) inserting said strip inside a mould; c) over-moulding the conducting parts with insulating material depending on the final form envisaged for the electric contact part; d) cutting the continuous strip in the region of the flat pins; e) extracting the finished parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a rigid internal gear for a wave gear device comprising an internally toothed portion and a gear main body portion comprised of different materials. In this method, a gear main body ring for forming a gear main body portion is preformed using a first aluminum alloy powder; an internal teeth-forming ring is preformed using a second aluminum alloy powder that has lower processability, is less durable, has higher abrasion resistance, and is harder than the first aluminum alloy powder; the internal teeth-forming ring is fitted inside the gear main body ring and the assembly is integrated by powder forging; and the resulting ring-shaped forging is subjected to post-processing, including cutting teeth. The gear main body portion and internally toothed portion are securely integrated by powder forging, and a lightweight rigid internal gear with high durability can therefore be obtained.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing composite components, including asymmetric composite components, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a composite component includes providing a forming tool having a base portion and at least one retaining portion; forming an uncured composite component on the forming tool; curing the composite component; performing a manufacturing operation on the cured composite component engaged with the forming tool; and after performing the manufacturing operation on the cured composite component, removing the cured composite component from the forming tool. In further embodiments, the forming tool may have a plurality of reference apertures disposed therethrough for performing drilling operations on the cured composite component.