Abstract: A welding assembled structure of a diode in a rectifier is disclosed. Therein, a solid joint lead which is a lengthwise member with one end contacting a leader frame of the rectifier, and an opposite extended end bent and extended outward the leader frame, while having a soldering tag located at one side of the extended end. The diode has a pin with an extended end located in a restricting area defined by the solid joint lead and the soldering tag. The soldering tag is welded by a spot welding process and bent toward the solid joint lead under stress when melted at a high temperature and, so as to deform and clamp the pin of the diode together with the solid joint lead, thereby fix-clamping the pin of the diode. The diode is secured by spot welding from loosening during operation, thereby ensuring the performance of the rectifier.

Abstract: A generator assembly (6) includes a crankshaft (10), an accessory pulley drive shaft (36) operatively coupled to the crankshaft (10), and a flexible drive coupling member (40) operatively coupling the accessory pulley drive shaft (36) and the crankshaft (10). The flexible drive coupling member (40) includes a plurality of flex drive rings (64-66) that are configured to transmit torque from the crankshaft (10) to the accessory pulley drive shaft (36) with substantially no torsional deflection while allowing the accessory pulley drive shaft (36) to deflect radially under radial load and deflect axially under axial load in order to accommodate misalignment of the accessory pulley drive shaft (36).

Abstract: A housing is provided, with a plurality of tridimensional patterns formed on opposite surfaces of the housing. The patterns are formed by stamping process.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a swivel having a first flange with a first pivot on one side of a swivel pivot, and a second flange with a second pivot on an opposite side of the swivel pivot, and first, second, third and fourth rods. The first and second rods are each pivotally attached at a respective first end to the first pivot and extend outwardly therefrom. The third and fourth rods are each pivotally attached at a respective first end to the second pivot and extend outwardly therefrom. The first and third rods are respectively pivotable about the first and second pivots in a first plane, and the second and fourth rods are respectively pivotable about the first and second pivots in a second plane, wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane.

Abstract: A foldable handheld device is disclosed, which includes a first casing, a second casing, a connecting mechanism for connecting the first casing to the second casing, and an elastic piece disposed on the first casing. The second casing has a support surface and a curved surface connecting to the support surface, wherein the curved surface has a concave portion. An end of the elastic piece has a protrusion disposed thereon, wherein the protrusion is kept touching the second casing when the second casing is rotated related to the first casing along a rotating axle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a framework for supporting pieces of work station equipment, and in particular to a console structure for supporting electronic equipment such as computers, video displays, control panels and the like. The present disclosure provides a console structure generally comprising a cabinet structure and a support structure. The cabinet structure generally defines an interior space for receiving equipment, whereas the support structure is typically disposed at the back side of the cabinet and extends above the cabinet for supporting equipment on the exterior of the cabinet. In at least one embodiment, the console has reduced dimensions to provide enhanced downward sightlines over the console. Furthermore, in at lease one embodiment, the interior dimensions of the cabinet structure are maximized by providing a cabinet frame comprised of one or more compact frame members.

Abstract: A personally accessible storage unit includes a support structure, which is configured to house a safety deposit compartment slidably mounted within the support structure. The safety deposit compartment has a bottom surface and a plurality of surrounding side walls defining a storage area for a valuable article. A command panel is mounted on the exterior surface of the support structure and includes a biometric fingerprint scanner programmed to recognize the fingerprints of a user. A latch mechanism attached to the interior surface of the support structure is in communication with the fingerprint scanner and is engageable with the safety deposit compartment, based on input from the command panel. The unit also has means for providing electrical power to the command panel and the latch mechanism, which may include an electrical cord and plug and/or a battery. A storage unit having a hinged access panel is also provided.

Abstract: A network cabinet fitting system includes a grommet, a corrugated tube fitting assembly and a filler panel. The grommet and the filler panel are installed within an opening of a network cabinet top. The fitting assembly is secured around a corrugated tube and inserted into the grommet to seal the opening.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for a data storage device. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket receiving the data storage device, and a number of vibration absorbing members attached to opposite sides of the data storage device. Two sliding slots are respectively defined in opposite sidewalls of the mounting bracket. Each of the vibration absorbing members includes a fastener engaged with a corresponding side of the data storage device, a supporter slidably received in a corresponding sliding slot of the mounting bracket, and a damping body sandwiched between the fastener and the supporter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinged slide rail with buffering function, which includes a rail to which a hinge is mounted. The hinge has a movable blade and a fixed blade between which a buffering device is coupled. The buffering device is housed in a retention frame. The retention frame has an end forming a limiting structure. The buffering device has an active rod coupled to the limiting structure. The movable blade includes a pull bar that is connected to the limiting structure. The hinged slide rail is installed between a door panel and a body of a cabinet to remarkably enhance the convenience of operation and eliminates the potential problems of generating noise and clamping and hurting users.

Abstract: A door for mission critical enclosures, for example, cabinets containing sensitive items, such as electronics that may be exposed to high stress environments, for example shock and vibration. The door structure described provides improved mounting and lock features that can allow easy access while maintaining rigid structural needs and integrity. A door assembly for a cabinet generally includes a door that can be fitted directly, or indirectly, to an enclosure through an adapter frame. Generally, the door has fitting structures that operate as interlocking, tight fitting key sets. The fittings provide suitable detent features. An actuatable lock mechanism respectively locks and unlocks the door. The actuatable lock mechanism includes a ramped locking bolt that can engage a ramped surface of the cabinet or adapter frame to facilitate locking and unlocking of the door.

Abstract: In order to provide an at least three-rail drawer guide for guiding a drawer that can be withdrawn from a carcase, comprising an outer rail, at least one middle rail mounted on rolling bodies, an inner rail mounted on rolling bodies, and at least one damping apparatus, that takes up only a narrow installation space and enables a high load and/or a large withdrawal path, it is proposed that in the fully pushed-in state of the drawer guide at least one rolling body track of at least one middle rail is disposed at least partially between at least one damping apparatus and a rolling body track of the inner rail.

Abstract: The present embodiment provides a hinge assembly of a refrigerator. The hinge assembly includes a bracket; a shaft rotatably supported by the bracket and providing a rotation center of a door; a transfer unit transferring selectively rotatory power of the door to the shaft in order to move the shaft upward and downward; and an operating unit operating the transfer unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the level of a refrigerator includes: a main body; a guide groove formed to be level in a forward/backward direction of the main body; a movement unit inserted in the guide groove and moving in the direction in which the main body is inclined; a contact point part formed at one of both ends of the guide groove and selectively connected to the movement unit; and a notifying unit informing about whether or not the contact point part is connected. When the refrigerator is installed, an installation technician can recognize whether or not the refrigerator is installed to be level regardless of a skilled degree of the installation technician, so the installation time can be shortened and a service satisfaction of consumers can be increased.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a variable shelf which may include a first partition shelf mounted to be pivotable about a rear end thereof, and a second partition shelf mounted to move relative to the first partition shelf and therefore protrude to a front of the first partition shelf. When the fist and second partition shelves are rotated about the rear end of the first partition shelf in a state where the second partition shelf is disposed at a lower part of the first partition shelf, it may be guaranteed a storage space even for item(s) higher than an interval between the shelves and wider than a front-to-rear width of the second partition shelf.

Abstract: A shelving unit for a cabinet, for example a refrigerator or similar cabinet, including a panel supporting articles and a frame or part of a frame gripping the panel by its actual surrounding part, the frame configured to allow the shelving unit to be mounted in the chassis of the cabinet. At least one securing member for the panel is provided, including a part that is applied against a peripheral region of the bottom face of the panel in a position of use, and at least one fixing mechanism on the frame complementing a mechanism borne by the bottom face of the actual surround of the frame.

Abstract: A LED bulb includes a housing having a base mounted in an electrical socket; a heat removal device mounted on a lower portion of the housing for surrounding the remaining portion of the housing; a bulb formed of transparent material or being frosted, the bulb being mounted on a top edge of the heat removal device; a light source (e.g., Hi-Power LED) mounted on the heat removal device and the housing; and a circuit board received in the housing, the circuit board being electrically connected to the light source and the base respectively. Heat generated by the LED is adapted to conduct away by the heat removal device. In one embodiment, the heat removal device includes an inverted, truncated cone having a corrugated surface. In another embodiment, the cone includes a plurality of longitudinal, spaced latches formed around, the latches having an opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high heat dissipation electric circuit board, comprises: an electric conductive wiring layer serving to be installed with at least one electronic unit, on which a wiring is formed for being connected to the electronic unit; an insulation layer, installed on one side of the electric conductive wiring layer; and a graphite heat conduction layer, installed on one side of the insulation layer for uniformly dissipating heat generated by the electronic unit. Moreover, the present invention also provides a manufacturing method of high heat dissipation electric circuit board.

Abstract: To provide an epoxy polymerizable composition which exhibits low curing shrinkage and high workability and which gives a cured article having a high refraction index and high heat resistance. The epoxy polymerizable composition contains (A2) fluorene epoxy compound having the following general formula (1) or (2), (A3) epoxy compound having a softening point of 30° C. or less, and (B1) thiol compound having two or more thiol groups in one molecule.

Abstract: A substrate bearing, on one main face, a composite electrode, which includes an electroconductive network formed from strands made of an electroconductive material based on a metal and/or a metal oxide, and having a light transmission of at least 60% at 550 nm, the space between the strands of the network being filled by a material referred to as an insulating fill material. The composite electrode also includes an electroconductive coating covering the electroconductive network, and in electrical connection with the strands and in contact therewith, having a thickness greater than or equal to 40 nm, of resistivity ?1 less than 105 ?.cm and greater than the resistivity of the network, the coating forming a smoothed outer surface of the electrode. The composite electrode additionally has a sheet resistance less than or equal to 10?/?.

Abstract: A matrix-type cold-cathode electron source device includes a mesh structure (8) on which through-holes (9) are formed and drive portions (7a, 7b). The through-hole (9) has an opening diameter of 1/N or less of the alignment pitch of electron source elements (4) and the drive portions (7a, 7b) drive the mesh structure (8) every 1/N of the alignment pitch of the electron source elements (4). Thus it is possible to increase a resolution without reducing the size of an electron source.

Abstract: In a lighting package, a printed circuit board supports at least one light emitting die. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the at least one light emitting die. A phosphor is disposed on or inside of the light transmissive dome-shaped cover. The phosphor outputs converted light responsive to irradiation by the at least one light emitting die. An encapsulant substantially fills an interior volume defined by the light-transmissive cover and the printed circuit board.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide processes that can increase the work function of electrodes by simple procedures, and organic EL devices that have an anode of high work function and a quality emitting surface showing excellent luminous properties (luminous efficiency, life) without uneven brightness or defects, and are free of leakage current. [Means for solving problems] A process for treating an electrode surface of the invention includes a contact step of bringing an electrode formed of a metal oxide or a metal into contact with an alkaline solution of a compound having an Si—O bond. An organic EL device according to the invention includes a metal oxide or metal anode that has been surface-treated by the process, and an emitting layer and a cathode laminated on the anode in this order.

Abstract: A glass package is disclosed comprising a first substrate and a second substrate, where the substrates are attached in at least two locations, at least one attachment comprising a frit, and at least one attachment comprising a polymeric adhesive and wherein the frit comprises a glass portion comprising: a base component comprising and at least one absorbing component. Also disclosed is a method of sealing a light emitting display device comprising providing a light emitting layer, a first substrate and a second substrate, where a frit is deposited between the substrates and a polymeric adhesive is deposited either between the substrates or around the edge of the device, and where the frit is sealed with a radiation source and the polymeric adhesive is cured.

Abstract: In a plasma display device, a plurality of agglomerated particle groups in which a plurality of crystal particles made of a metal oxide agglomerate are disposed in the periphery of a protective layer thereof. The plasma display device is driven by the following driving method to display images. An initializing period has a first half of the initializing period in which a second electrode is applied with a voltage gradually rising from a first voltage to a second voltage, and a second half of the initializing period in which the second electrode is applied with a voltage gradually falling from a third voltage to a fourth voltage.

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp (1) with a discharge vessel, which has an outer tube (2), which surrounds a discharge space (4) filled with a discharge medium, an outer electrode (6), which is arranged on the outer side of the outer tube (2), an elongate inner electrode (7), which is arranged axially within the outer tube (2), at least one retaining disk (8) with an axial bore, through which the elongate inner electrode (7) runs, the retaining disk (8) extending substantially from the inner electrode (7) up to the inner side of the outer tube (2), as a result of which the inner electrode (7) is centered at least indirectly within the discharge vessel. The retaining disk (8) is supported on both sides loosely in the direction of the longitudinal axis by means of a supporting means (9a-9c) on the left-hand side and a supporting means (10a-10c) on the right-hand side.

Abstract: A technique for achieving both discharge voltage reduction and discharge stabilization in a PDP and the like is provided. This PDP manufacturing method includes, for a structure of a front plate structure (11) to be exposed to a discharge space (30) to be filled with a discharge gas, a step of forming a first layer (4) having an effect of discharge protective layer on a dielectric layer (3), a step of forming a second layer (5) for protecting the first layer on the first layer, and a step of forming a third layer (6) of a powder for discharge stabilization to be exposed to the discharge space (30), the steps being performed in vacuum manufacturing process. And, the structure is made such that a surface of the first layer is exposed to the discharge space (30) by a step of removing the second layer by an aging discharge in the discharge space (30).

Abstract: A multi-signal exterior rear-view mirror assembly that includes: a structural part forming a perimetric frame (Fr) defining the contour of a first opening towards the rear (Op1), which encompasses a main reflective plate glass (G1); a second front opening (Op2) in an area opposite or adjacent to the main plate glass (G1), a first light module (D1) suitable for emitting a first turn signal through the second opening (Op2) towards the front and towards the side, and a second light module (D2, D2G) suitable for emitting a second turn signal towards the rear synchronized with the first turn signal for producing one and the same function, the second light module (D2, D2G) being independent in construction from the first light module (D1), and being located in a portion of the structural part (Fr) forming a perimetric frame or in a portion of an adjacent part.

Abstract: A three-dimensional display system is provided which promises to project an image into a volume. The three-dimensional display system produces visible light in a volume at the intersection of two laser beams by forming a plasma at a volume element within the volume and exciting target molecules within the plasma into an excited energy state. The target molecules are characterized by sufficiently sizeable energy state transitions such that visible light is emitted upon transition of the target molecules from an excited energy state to a lower energy state. By rapidly repeating this process according to three-dimensional image data, one or more embodiments of the present invention is able to project a three-dimensional image into a volume without many of the drawbacks of earlier machines.

Abstract: Provided are an electrode device and an apparatus for generating plasma.

Abstract: An LED light engine system that incorporates light emitting diodes (LEDs) with one or more distinct colors, including broad band white light obtained from phosphors or a combination of LED die colors and LED die coated phosphors. The LED die or die arrays are mounted to a high thermal conductivity circuit board comprising COB technology which can include both the LED die and electronic drive components resulting in a compact and reliable design with improved thermal and optical performance. High efficiency non-imaging collection optics are coupled to the LEDs to efficiently capture substantially all of the light which they emit and reformat it as an output with substantially the same éntendue as that of the LED to provide high brightness sources. Feedback from the output back to a photosensor on the circuit board is provided to assure that the output of the collection optic remains constant.

Abstract: A light emitting device with compensation capability is disclosed herein which includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, when a light emitting diode is out of order, the remaining of the light emitting diodes can still working properly; a status detecting unit; a power controlling unit; a processing unit to provide the control signals to the power controlling unit in order to dynamically provide the power to the light emitting diodes. By utilizing the LED device with light compensation capability, it can provide the stable power compensate.

Abstract: An LED light emitting device and a method of driving the same are provided, and technology that can uniformly sustain the magnitude of a channel current flowing to a plurality of LED channels is disclosed.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) device for preventing soft-start flicker includes an LED module, a voltage converter, a variable current load and a loop control unit. The loop control unit is coupled to the LED module, the voltage converter and the variable current load, and includes a soft-start unit and a dimming control unit. The soft-start unit is utilized for activating a soft-start mechanism of the voltage converter when power of the LED device is turned on. The dimming control unit is utilized for controlling the variable current load to progressively increase a load current of the LED module to a target value and to maintain the load current on the target value until the soft-start mechanism is completed, so as to perform dimming control on the LED module.

Abstract: A method of controlling a brightness level of an LED by supplying power to an LED in series with a field effect transistor and a resistor. A first voltage is supplied from a digital potentiometer to an operational amplifier. The field effect transistor is activated based on the first voltage from the operational amplifier and a second voltage is varied across the resistor when the field effect transistor is activated. The varying of the second voltage across the resistor causes a change in the brightness level of the LED.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for designing improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more of rotatable LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to receive signals from the LED light bars and control the LED light bars, and a mesh network connectivity to other fixtures.

Abstract: Individual illuminating modules can be coupled to each other and attached to a bumper on the end of a hoist cable. Different types of illumination modules can have similar outer dimensions and attachment fittings, but can be configured to provide different types of illumination. Modules of different types can be combined to accommodate particular circumstances or needs.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for designing improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more of rotatable LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to receive signals from the LED light bars and control the LED light bars, and a mesh network connectivity to other fixtures.

Abstract: A driver arrangement for LEDs may include a PWM controller to deliver a feed voltage between an output line and a ground output line, said controller having a pin, a current regulator to regulate the feed current, a switch to connect said pin to a scaled-down version of the voltage on the first output line, and a control line to receive a signal to produce dimming, said control line coupled to said regulator and said switch to couple said regulator to a reference voltage and control switching, whereby: in one of the levels of a PWM control signal, said regulator interrupts said feed current, the voltage on said ground output line is floating, and in the other levels, said regulator is coupled to said reference voltage, said switch disconnects said pin from said voltage on the output line and the voltage on said ground output line is regulated.

Abstract: The application relates to setting color point and light intensity. By controlling the phase as well as the amplitudes of a driving voltage for a lighting device, the color point as well as the light intensity of a lighting device may be set.

Abstract: A motor control unit controls a motor including a rotor and a stator facing the rotor. A current drive unit drives the motor at an axis current value of a rotating coordinate system that rotates in accordance with a control angle that is a rotational angle used in a control. An addition angle calculation unit calculates an addition angle to be added to the control angle. A control angle calculation unit obtains, at every predetermined calculation cycle, a present value of the control angle by adding the addition angle that is calculated by the addition angle calculation unit to an immediately preceding value of the control angle. An angular speed calculation unit calculates an angular speed of the rotor. An addition angle correction unit corrects the addition angle based on the angular speed calculated by the angular speed calculation unit. A filtering unit filters the angular speed calculated by the angular speed calculation unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reconfiguring a battery and/or an electric motor assembly for an electric bicycle drive system are provided. A battery having a plurality of battery cells in a first configuration adapted to provide a first battery voltage can be reconfigured into a second configuration adapted to provide a second battery voltage. The second battery voltage may be lower than the first battery voltage. The battery can be charged when in the second configuration. Similarly, an arrangement of two or more electric motors can be provided in a first configuration adapted to provide at least one of a first torque output during a driving action and a first regenerative voltage output during a braking action. The motors can be reconfigured into a second configuration adapted to provide at least one of a second torque output during the driving action and a second regenerative voltage output during the braking action.

Abstract: A system is used to measure a fan rotational speed. The system includes a main controller, a first socket coupled to the linear fan, a second socket connected to the main controller, and an optical fiber amplifier connected to the main controller. A PWM (pulse width module) fan is coupled to the second socket, the PWM fan sends a first rotational speed signal, which represent a rotation speed of the PWM fan, to the main controller via the second socket. The optical fiber amplifier is capable of radiating light on fan blades of the linear fan, and sensing light reflected by the fan blades to count a rotational speed of the linear fan, and generating a second rotational speed signal which represents a rotational speed of the linear fan. The optical fiber amplifier sends the second rotational speed signal to the main controller.

Abstract: A method ascertains a correction value for the angle of the rotor of an electrically commuted reversible synchronous motor relative to a sensor used for the activation thereof. In order to equalize the sensor and recognize and correct electrical incorrect angles and incorrect controls, the motor is activated in a calibration journey using an externally forced rotating field. The electrical angle of the rotating field and the mechanical angle of the rotor are measured simultaneously by the external sensor on at least one reference position during the calibration journey and stored associated with one another as a measurement series of value pairs. The electrical angle of the rotating field and the mechanical angle of the rotor, which is measured by the sensor, are also detected simultaneously after direction reversal of the rotating field. These are stored associated with one another as a second measurement series of value pairs.

Abstract: A low-pin count fan speed control system and a method thereof include primarily an activation unit to drive a fan to operate. When the fan starts completely, the fan slows down to a pre-determined rotation speed through an idle speed regulation unit. After achieving a pre-determined temperature through a temperature transition unit, the fan speed beings to increase from the idle speed. When the fan is operating, the rotation speed is properly increased in proportion to the temperature, using a positive temperature regulation slope unit. Therefore, through this method, the rotation speed will not be decreased by foreign objects when the fan is operating and a computer host can be provided with proper heat dissipation.

Abstract: A driving device includes a motor, a rotatable shaft rotated by the motor, a driven member, a magnetic material spring, and a power source. The driven member sleeves on an end of the rotatable shaft, and includes an end surface with at least one latching groove defined thereon. The magnetic material spring sleeves the rotatable shaft, and includes a first end fixed to the rotatable shaft and an opposite second end capable of inserting into the latching groove of the driven member. The power source includes two electrodes. The motor and the spring are electrically connected in series between the two electrodes of the power source.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement are disclosed for identifying one or more parameters of an induction machine when the induction machine is connected to the output phases of a voltage source inverter and the induction machine is in standstill state. The method can include a first phase for magnetizing the machine by providing a first DC magnetization current until the induction machine reaches steady state, the current reference of the inverter having a first value (ide—ref1). A first maximum value (imz—max) of the stator current (isd) is measured during a zero voltage vector. In a second phase, the machine is magnetized by providing a second DC magnetization current, the current reference having a second value (idc—ref2) which is higher than the first reference (ide—ref1). A second maximum value of (isdz—max) the stator current is measured during a zero voltage vector, and a parameter of the induction machine is estimated when the measured first and second maximum values are equal.

Abstract: Method for the automated startup and/or for the automated operation of controllers of an electrical drive system with vibrational mechanics with the following steps: Determination of a preliminary value of at least one parameter, Determination of a model of the electrical drive system by means of the determination of initially a non-parameterized model through the recording of frequency data during operation of the drive system subject to the utilization of the preliminary value of at least one parameter and the subsequent determination of parameters of the electrical drive system based on the frequency data and subject to the optimization of at least one preliminary value of at least one parameter by means of a numerical optimization method on the basis of the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm and Parameterization of the plurality of or at least one controller of the electrical drive system by means of at least one of the determined parameters.

Abstract: A motor controlling apparatus includes a control unit which sets a motor on standby for a predetermined time if an enable signal is applied and sets the motor to a default state by rotating the motor at least once for the next predetermined time. The apparatus includes a driver unit which generates a drive signal to control the motor and outputs the drive signal to the motor. Accordingly, a stepping out of the motor may be prevented.

Abstract: A motor start circuit for an induction motor includes a start switch device serving the purpose of interrupting the current or voltage flow through the start winding after the start of the motor. The motor includes a main winding and a start winding, which are supplied with alternating current or voltage from a mains power supply.