Abstract: A plate-shaped board is arranged so that fluid passages are respectively formed at a sensor-element mounting surface side of the plate-shaped board and at a backside surface side thereof being opposed to the sensor-element mounting surface side, a curved passage portion is provided which is located upstream of the plate-shaped board and changes its direction so as to form a curved line, and the curved passage portion has an outer-side wall surface including a sloping portion that slopes so that, of two edge portions of the outer-side wall surface in a direction perpendicular to board surfaces of the plate-shaped board, the edge portion located on a sidewall surface, facing the sensor-element mounting surface, of the curved passage portion is positioned closer to an inner wall surface of the curved passage portion than the edge portion located on a sidewall surface opposed to the first sidewall surface, along the sidewall surfaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.

Abstract: A temperature of the heating resistor is set at a temperature equal to or higher than a temperature, at which liquid droplets contacting a surface of the heating resistor evaporate and disappear by film boiling. Alternatively, when a heating resistance type air flow rate measuring device starts to operate or stops operating, the temperature of the heating resistor may be set at a temperature equal to or higher than the temperature, at which liquid droplets contacting a surface of the heating resistor evaporate and disappear by film boiling. Moreover, a water-repellent and oil-repellent protective coating may be provided on the surface of the heating resistor.

Abstract: An airflow speed detection device for measuring an airflow speed includes an airflow speed switch, and a connector. The airflow speed switch includes a detection head, and an elastic piece. The connector is electrically connected to the testing the airflow speed switch to connect an indicator to indicate close and open states of the airflow speed switch. If the airflow speed is not faster than a critical value, the elastic piece contacts the detection head to close the airflow speed switch. If the airflow speed is faster than the critical value, the elastic piece is blown away from the detection head to open the airflow speed switch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor (100) for determining humidity, the sensor comprising a system (10) of layers arranged superpositioned on each other. For rendering a sensor (10) available which allows of the measuring of integral variables necessary for determining the humidity, the invention proposes that the system (10) comprises a diffusion barrier (11) in the form of a water-permeable layer and a storage layer in the form of a water-absorbing and irreversibly water-binding layer, where the diffusion barrier (11) and the storage layer (12) are in direct contact with each other and the diffusion barrier (11) has a temperature-dependent permeability (16).

Abstract: Provided are a piezoelectric thin film including a lead-free ferroelectric material and exhibiting high piezoelectric performance comparable to that of PZT, and a method of manufacturing the piezoelectric thin film. The piezoelectric thin film of the present invention has a multilayer structure in which a metal electrode film having a plane orientation of (100), a (Bi,Na)TiO3 film, and a (Bi,Na,Ba) TiO3 film having a plane orientation of (001) are laminated in this order. The piezoelectric thin film of the present invention can be applied to a wide range of fields and uses. For example, with the piezoelectric thin film of the present invention, an angular velocity sensor of the present invention having high sensitivity and a piezoelectric generating element of the present invention having excellent power generation characteristics can be constructed.

Abstract: The device for detecting elements in a fluidic medium comprises at least one acoustic resonator having a surface intended for fixing the elements. The resonator includes means for generating and measuring Lamb waves, favouring the generation of symmetrical Lamb waves. The device analyses the resonant frequency of the resonator in order to determine the variation in the resonant frequency of the symmetrical Lamb waves representative of the presence of the elements.

Abstract: In a method of estimating one of mechanical supporting states of a housing for an electronic apparatus, a drive signal is supplied to an oscillation device from which first oscillation is applied to the housing. A sensor detects a second oscillation transferred through the housing in response to the first oscillation to generate an oscillation signal, and a measurement response characteristic is obtained based on the drive signal and the oscillation signal, and is compared with reference response characteristics which are correlated with the mechanical supporting states, respectively, to estimate one of the mechanical supporting states of the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a portable device for assessing warp stability of a wood element having two or more planar surfaces. In some embodiments, the portable device includes a sensor housing positioned adjacent to the wood element, a first sensor group configured to sense one or more first measurements on a first planar surface, and a second sensor group configured to sense one or more second measurements on a second planar surface. The first measurements and the second measurements are inputted into an algorithm for assessing warp stability of the wood element. In some embodiments the model is based at least partially on measurement of compression wave velocity. In some embodiments, the model is based on the tracheid effect.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe apparatus for detecting flaws in a tubular includes a probe house. The probe house has an axial axis, a central cavity lying along the axial axis, and a bottom face adapted for placement on the tubular. The bottom face of the probe house has an opening in the middle. A probe support is disposed within the central cavity and rotatable about the axial axis of the probe house. An ultrasonic probe is mounted on the probe support and has a scanning face exposed to the opening of the bottom face of the probe house. The scanning face is tiltable relative to a selected plane of the tubular by rotation of the probe support about the axial axis of the probe house.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe apparatus for detecting flaws in a tubular includes a probe housing. The probe housing has an axial axis, a central cavity lying along the axial axis, and a bottom face adapted for placement on the tubular. The bottom face of the probe housing has an opening in the middle. A probe support is disposed within the central cavity and rotatable about the axial axis of the probe housing. An ultrasonic probe is mounted on the probe support and has a scanning face exposed to the opening of the bottom face of the probe housing, and may be coupled to the pipe with a liquid acoustic couplent medium.

Abstract: A sensor system, in particular a pressure sensor system, having a substrate having a main extension plane, the substrate having at least one trench on a first side, and the trench being provided to produce a diaphragm area on a second side of the substrate diametrically opposite to the first side perpendicularly to the main extension plane, and a decoupling element further being integrated in the material of the diaphragm area.

Abstract: A fast-fit device for fluidically connecting a pressure sensor to a water collecting tank of an electric household appliance including: a supporting body securable to a housing of the electric household appliance and carrying a first, blind tubular element, having a first open end, opposite to a second blind end; a second tubular element integrally obtained in one piece with a casing of the pressure sensor, which overhangingly extends therefrom for the entire length thereof and which displays external diameter and length smaller than the internal diameter and length of the first tubular element; a closing plug of the first end provided with a through hole which fluid-tightly receives in use the second tubular element; and first and second fastening means which are reciprocally complementary and integrally carried by the supporting body and the casing of the sensor, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an instrument for measuring torsion moment per a single-pole cylindrical foundation, including: a force-applying means that applies horizontal force to structures protruding from the ground; a tension means that is connected with the force-applying means to apply tensile force to the structures; a measuring unit that is disposed inside the structures to measure strain per depth and portion due to force applied from the force-applying means and the tension means; and a controller that analyzes moment per depth of the structures from horizontal force measured by the measuring unit.

Abstract: A flow meter for measuring flow rate and flow composition of a process fluid includes a microwave source configured to generate a microwave signal. A probe tip is coupled to the microwave source and in near field proximity to the process fluid. The probe tip is configured to apply the microwave signal to the process fluid. A microwave detector coupled to the probe tip is configured to detect a near field microwave signal from the process fluid in response to the applied microwave signal. Flow calculation circuitry determines flow rate and/or composition of the process fluid as a function of the detected microwave signal.

Abstract: A flow meter for use in a flowing fluid medium includes at least one ultrasonic transducer and at least one measuring section having at least one flow pipe through which a fluid medium flows in a main direction of flow. The ultrasonic transducer is equipped to emit ultrasonic signals essentially parallel to the main direction of flow into the measuring section. The ultrasonic transducer is separated from the flow pipe by at least one thermal decoupling element. The thermal decoupling element is equipped to reduce heat transfer from the flow pipe to the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for estimating an instantaneous EGR mass flow rate corresponding to a flow rate of exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) conduit fluidly coupled between an exhaust manifold and an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine with an EGR cooler positioned in-line with the EGR conduit. An operating position of the engine is monitored, and the instantaneous EGR mass flow rate is estimated at each of a plurality of fixed increments of the engine position based on EGR cooler outlet temperature, intake manifold pressure and a pressure differential across a flow restriction disposed in-line with the exhaust gas conduit between the EGR cooler and the intake manifold.

Abstract: A method for operating a flow meter is provided. The flow meter includes a driver and pickoff sensors coupled to a flow tube. The driver is adapted to vibrate the flow tube in response to a drive signal. The method comprises setting a target pickoff voltage and measuring a flow meter temperature. The method further comprises generating a temperature compensated target pickoff voltage and controlling the drive signal to maintain a temperature compensated flow tube amplitude.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for determining a physical or chemical process variable of a liquid in a process plant having at least one pipeline (3), in which the liquid flows, at least at times. The apparatus comprises: At least one sensor (1) and at least one communication unit (2). The sensor (1) comprises: At least one sensor element (11) for taking measurement data representing the process variable; a first electronics unit (12) for storing the measurement data taken with the sensor element (11); and a first coil arrangement (13) having at least a first coil. The communication unit (2) comprises: A second electronics unit (22) and a second coil arrangement (23) having at least a second coil. The first coil arrangement (13) and the second coil arrangement (23) form an inductive interface, which serves for transmission of measurement data from the sensor (1) to the communication unit (2) and/or transmission of energy from the communication unit (2) for the sensor (1).

Abstract: A flows cell for use in a microfluidic detection system is provided. The flow cell includes a flows cell body having a channel that is configured to convey a solution through the flows cell body. The flow cell also includes a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface is configured to be removably held by the detection system and the top surface is transparent and permits light to pass therethrough. The flow cell body also includes fluidic inlet and outlet ports that are in fluid communication with the channel. A pump cavity is also provided in the flow cell body. The pump cavity fluidly communicates with, and is interposed between, an end of the channel and one of the fluidic inlet and outlet ports. An electroosmotic (EO) pump is held in the pump cavity. The EO pump induces flow of the solution through the EO pump and channel between the fluidic inlet and outlet ports.

Abstract: A handheld pipetting apparatus for metering liquids, with a handleable pipette housing, at least one accommodation for a fastening portion of a syringe cylinder of a syringe, at least one plunger accommodation in an accommodation body for a plunger fastening portion of a syringe plunger of the syringe, fastening means for detachably holding the fastening portion in the accommodation and the plunger fastening portion in the plunger accommodation, at least one displacement device with a displacement chamber and a shiftable chamber wall limiting the same, for displacing a fluid; at least one seat for detachably holding a pipette point, a channel, connecting a hole in the seat with a displacement chamber, and at least one drive device, which is connected to and/or couplable with the accommodation body and/or the chamber wall, for shifting the accommodation body with respect to the accommodation, and/or the chamber wall with respect to the displacement chamber.

Abstract: An improved metering apparatus includes a metering pipette (1) and a metering attachment (2). The metering pipette (1) includes a metering body (3) and a piston (4) which is longitudinally displaceably guided in the metering body (3). The metering attachment (2) is connected or connectable to the metering pipette (1). It includes a stop body (16) having a stop (17) for the piston (4) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A vibrating aggregate for moving the processing device, the vibrating aggregate including at least a frame, a shaft having an axial line and being arranged to rotate with respect to the frame, as well as a first element connected to the shaft in such a way that the centre of mass of the element is not on the axial line, and fitted to move along a circular path. The vibrating aggregate also comprises a second element coupled to the shaft and arranged to move along a linear path. Furthermore, the invention relates to an apparatus for processing mineral material, and a method for moving the processing device of an apparatus for processing mineral material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial robot (1), having a multiple-axis robot arm (2), with a base (3), a carousel (4) that is rotatably supported relative to the base (3) in reference to an axis (A1) and a mechanical stop device provided to limit a rotary motion of the carousel (4) relative to the base (3). The stop device has a slider (11) situated on the base (3), with stops (17, 18) situated at its ends, a trailing stop (12) situated in the slider (11) and a drive dog (13) situated on the carousel (4). The drive dog (13) and the slider (11) are designed so that the drive dog (13) is introduced into the slider by a corresponding rotary motion of the carousel (4) relative to the axis and pushes the trailing stop (12) against the relative stop (17, 18). The trailing stop (12) includes a plastically deformable damping element (21), which is provided to brake the carousel (4) due to a plastic deformation caused by the trailing stop (12) being pushed against the relevant stop (17, 18) by the drive dog (13).

Abstract: A displacement member can be displaced in a direction substantially perpendicular to a moving direction of a translation member that is held on a base member so as to reciprocatingly move thereon linearly, and an elastic mechanism secured to the base member accumulates and releases elastic energy in accordance with the distance to the displacement member. Protruding members of the translation member are pressed against a transmission member by generated force provided by the energy release from the elastic mechanism; thus, a distance adjusting operation between coupling mechanisms coupling the transmission member and the displacement member is controlled by a control device so that the relative position and relative angle between the displacement member and the transmission member are changed.

Abstract: A linear actuation system has two linear actuator channels acting in tandem and a gear housing connecting the two actuator channels and providing an output for the actuation system. The gear housing has multiples gears with at least one gear connected to each actuator and is movable.

Abstract: A linear actuator includes a first structure having an axis. A second structure is configured to translate relative to the first structure in response to rotation of the first structure. First and second stops are respectively operatively connected to the first and second structures. The first and second stops are configured to engage with one another at a travel limiting position. A compliant member is operatively arranged between the first and second structures and is configured to absorb energy between the first and second structures in the travel limiting position.

Abstract: A slide-type cover opening and shutting device for a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes: a plate-shaped guide member; a plate-shaped movable member that is slidably assembled to the guide member, and an elastic member of which ends are rotatably connected to the guide member and the movable member, respectively.

Abstract: A multi-group transmission of a vehicle having a motor connected to an input shaft of the transmission, via a starting element, and the transmission comprises a splitter group, a main group and a main transmission shaft, on the drive output side. A powershift unit can couple the input shaft to the main transmission shaft for engaging an intermediate gear during a gearshift. The powershift unit and a shifting device for engaging gear constants of the splitter group are an integrated unit. During operating the transmission, with the starting element at least partly engaged during intermediate gear engagement, the powershift unit operates in a slipping mode and supports torque of the motor at the main transmission shaft while rotation of the motor is synchronized with a target gear. After which, an original gear is disengaged while free from load, the target gear is engaged when synchronized, and the intermediate gear is again disengaged.

Abstract: A power unit for a vehicle includes a buffering device provided on a final shaft parallel to a countershaft of a speed change gear which is configured to change a speed resulting from rotational power inputted from an engine stepwise. The buffering device includes a damper gear wheel supported for relative rotation on the final shaft, a lifter coupled against relative rotation but for relative movement in an axial direction on the final shaft and engaged by a cam provided on one face of the damper gear wheel, a spring retainer supported at a position on the final shaft spaced apart from the lifter, and a coil spring provided between the lifter and the spring retainer in such a manner as to exert spring force for biasing the lifter toward the damper gear wheel.

Abstract: A driving force transmission mechanism is equipped with a first gear attached to a drive source, a second gear enmeshed with the first gear, and a damper shaft enmeshed mutually with the second gear and with a rack member of an air mixing damper. A first locator part formed on the second gear is inserted in a first locator groove in the first gear, while additionally, a second locator part is inserted with respect to a second locator groove in a damper gear. Further, a first narrow tooth formed on the first gear enmeshes with a meshing groove of the first locator part, whereas a second narrow tooth formed on the damper gear enmeshes with another meshing groove of the second locator part.

Abstract: The present invention relies on the offsetting of one or more outer rotating electrical machines in the interior of the externally rotating mechanism; and the coaxial installation of running wheels with the rotating housing of the outer rotating electrical machine which include gears and friction wheels to couple with the ring type inner running wheel installed inside the externally rotating mechanism wheel hub in order to constitute a variable speed drive function.

Abstract: A linear actuator arrangement consists of an extended lead screw terminating at one end via a conical section and a threaded rod. After completion of the motor assembly, the threaded rod at the end of the lead screw is later engaged within the threaded aperture to provide linear actuator function.

Abstract: Upon assembly of a mechanism for converting rotary motion into linear motion, since a plurality of rollers are different from one another in the tilt direction with respect to a holder, a difficulty occurs in fixing one end sides thereof to the holder and thereafter making fixation for the other end sides.

Abstract: A moveable linkage for a parallel mechanism includes a swing arm, a four-link structure rotatably connected to the swing arm, and a plurality of pivotal shafts. The four-link structure includes a first connection shaft, a second connection shaft, a first link bracket and a second link bracket. Each of the first and second link brackets includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portions of the first and second link brackets overlap and rotatably connect two ends of the first connection shaft by the pivotal shafts. The second end portions of the first and second link brackets overlap and rotatably connect two ends of the second connection shaft by the pivotal shafts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial robot (1) having a robot arm (2) with a plurality of axes (9, 10) designed for a high payload and having a weight equalization system (12) based on gas for at least one of the axes (9), whose pressurized components (13-15) each have a volume of less than 1 liter and a maximum pressure of less than 1000 bar.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a robot having a robot arm that supports a device powered by supply lines. The arrangement includes at least one guide element that is fastened to the robot arm, and the supply lines are moveably held against at least one segment of the robot arm by the at least one guide element. At least one storage element is provided for receiving a supply line provision. The at least one storage element releases the supply line from the supply line provision with an increasing tensile load of the supply lines and retracts the supply line into the supply line provision with a decreasing tensile load of the supply lines.

Abstract: A control knob has a body and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism acts as a safety mechanism or safeguard by biasing the knob in a locked position, thereby preventing the knob from engaging a control stem or other structure on, for example, an appliance. This prevents the knob from inadvertent rotation which may power-on an appliance, or cause a change in a current setting of an appliance which, in certain instances, may have dangerous repercussions.

Abstract: A lever lockout assembly includes a housing, a lever support mounted on the housing, a lockout support mounted on the housing, a lever member, and lockout member pivotally supported by the lockout support. The lever member has a pivot plate and a lip projecting from the pivot plate. The pivot plate is rotatably supported by the lever support, and the pivot plate has notch formed in an outer surface thereof. The lockout member is pivotal to a lockout position wherein the lip is received by the notch, and to an unlocked position wherein the lip is outside of the notch and the pivot plate is rotatable. A lockout spring member projects from the lockout member and extends through a U-shaped slot in a cover of the housing.

Abstract: A control lever is provided for controlling a vehicle and has a grip head that includes a gripping surface for a hand of an operator, with air-permeable openings formed in the gripping surface.

Abstract: A system for processing slag material from a steelmaking process includes reducing the average particle size of slag from a steelmaking process into finer particle size material by directing the slag against a surface at a velocity sufficient to cause the slag to break into smaller pieces, and separating the finer particle size material into at least an iron rich product and a silicate rich product based on the differences between these products in at least one or more properties including magnetic susceptibility, particle size, weight or specific gravity. Directing the slag against a surface to reduce the average slag particle size can better separate the dissimilar materials in the slag from each other, and result in less dust generation and less energy consumption compared to grinding the slag material.

Abstract: A method for extracting nickel and lithium includes solvent extraction step of using three or more extraction stages to subject a solution containing lithium and nickel to solvent extraction with 2-Ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester at a pH of 8.0 to 8.5, whereby the nickel and the lithium are co-extracted into a resultant organic phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating the impurities zinc, iron, calcium, copper and/or manganese from aqueous solutions that contain cobalt and/or nickel. An aqueous solution (1) containing metallic salts is brought into a mixing contact with an extraction solution (2), which is pre-loaded with cobalt and/or nickel ions, whereby the cobalt and/or nickel in the extraction solution are replaced with the impurity metals, and the aqueous solution is cleaned from impurities after this phase. This purified aqueous solution, raffinate (3), can be used to pre-charge the extraction solution with cobalt and/or nickel ions, so that a minor part (5) of the raffinate is contacted with a pre-neutralized extraction solution (6), whereby the cobalt and/or nickel replace the alkali metal, alkali earth metal or ammonium ion that is used in the pre-neutralization.

Abstract: A corkscrew has a body, an extension housing, a corkscrew element and at least one pushing lever. The body is hollow and has a sleeve and a stationary housing. The extension housing is connected extendably to the stationary housing to make the length of the body extendable. The corkscrew element is mounted moveably in the body and has a grip end, a screw end and a toothed segment. The at least one pushing lever is mounted pivotally on the sleeve. Each pushing lever has a toothed end engaging the toothed segment on the corkscrew element. The corkscrew element can be moved upward several times with pivoting the at least one pushing lever and thereby extending the extension housing relative to the body to the body to provide a laborsaving effect.

Abstract: A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprises an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure. The holding structure further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the holding structure in the first direction about the axis.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle having an end surface defining a socket and an outer periphery defining a hole in communication with the socket, a wrench head having a body portion inserted in the socket of the handle, and a recess aligned with the hole of the handle, and a fastener detachably fastened to the hole of the handle and having a distal end inserted in the recess of the wrench head. Accordingly, as long as the fastener is removed from the hole of the handle, the wrench head can be drawn out from the socket of the handle for maintenance or replacement.

Abstract: A hand tool with an adjusting device includes a tool head having an engaging portion formed thereon. A handle is pivotally connected to the engaging portion. The handle has a chamber and a cavity defined therein. An adjusting device includes an engaging member and a spring movably received in the chamber. The spring tends to urge the engaging member toward the tool head. The adjusting device includes a positioning member and an elastomer movably received in the cavity. The positioning member has a recess defined therein and an inclined surface formed thereon. Accordingly, the tool head is able to pivotally rotate relative to the handle for adjusting to a desired angle.

Abstract: Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system.

Abstract: A saw machine riving knife adjustment mechanism includes a locating member, which defines a track, a riving knife, which has a coupling portion inserted into the track and a riving knife body, and a locking unit, which includes a brake affixed to the locating member and two retaining members movable by the brake. The brake is operable between a locking position, where the retaining members are engaged with first retaining holes or second retaining holes to lock the riving knife in position, and an unlocking position where the retaining members are disengaged from the first retaining holes or second retaining holes to unlock the riving knife.

Abstract: A flexible cutting apparatus can have an alternating arrangement of different links including a cutting link forming a strand or band. The cutting link can be used to cut material with a cutting tool. A connecting link can be used to connect the cutting links. The cutting link can include a link with a cutter that is either part of the link or attached to the link.