Abstract: [Problems] To provide a method of forming metal wiring capable of forming metal wiring of ultrathin film and an electronic part including the metal wiring of ultrathin film. [Solving Means] A compound having an ethoxysilane group or a methoxysilane group and a thiol group is used. A number of metal particles each having a surface previously covered with the compound by chemical bond of the thiol group of the compound are prepared. The metal particles are fixed to a base surface by chemically bonding a silanol group produced by hydrolyzing the ethoxysilane group or the methoxysilane group to the base surface, the metal wiring being to be formed on the base surface. The metal wiring may be formed only from the metal particles, or electroless plating is performed by using the metal particles as a catalyst to thickly provide the same type or a different type of metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric conductor (21), in particular a heating conductor, having a supporting structure and an electrically conducting conductor material whereby the supporting structure is formed from a fiber composite (11) and the conductor material comprises a carbonaceous material (22) that adheres to the fiber composite.

Abstract: Provided are a method for producing an electrically conductive pattern, and an electrically conductive pattern produced by the method, the method including the steps of: a) forming an electrically conductive pattern on a substrate, and b) blackening the surface of the electrically conductive pattern by immersing the electrically conductive pattern in a halogen solution which oxidizes the surface of the electrically conductive pattern.

Abstract: Provided is a contact device including a contact array, in which contacts are arranged in a grid, and a plurality of differential wire pairs electrically connected to the contact array, wherein each differential wire pair is connected to a contact pair formed by two adjacent contacts in the contact array, and each contact pair is arranged such that a direction of a straight line connecting the two contacts therein is different from a direction of a straight line connecting the two contacts in a contact pair adjacent thereto.

Abstract: Vertical stacks of a metal portion and a semiconductor portion formed on a first substrate are brought into physical contact with vertical stacks of a metal portion and a semiconductor portion formed on a second substrate. Alternately, vertical stacks of a metal portion and a semiconductor portion formed on a first substrate are brought into physical contact with metal portions formed on a second substrate. The assembly of the first and second substrates is subjected to an anneal at a temperature that induces formation of a metal semiconductor alloy derived from the semiconductor portions and the metal portions. The first substrate and the second substrate are bonded through metal semiconductor alloy portions that adhere to the first and second substrates.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of electrically conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers. Each dielectric layer is interposed between adjacent conductive layers to form a body of alternate conductive layers and dielectric layers. At least one of the electrically conductive layers protrudes beyond an end of the body.

Abstract: A thin film stack (100, 200) is provided for use in electronic devices such as photovoltaic devices. The stack (100, 200) may be integrated with a substrate (110) such as a light transmitting/transmissive layer. An electrical conductor layer (120, 220) is formed on a surface of the substrate (110) or device layer such as a transparent conducting (TC) material layer (120, 220) with pin holes or defects (224) caused by manufacturing. The stack (100) includes a thin film (130, 230) of metal that acts as a barrier for environmental contaminants (226, 228). The metal thin film (130, 230) is deposited on the conductor layer (120, 220) and formed from a self-healing metal such as a metal that forms self-terminating oxides. A permeation plug or block (236) is formed in or adjacent to the thin film (130, 230) of metal at or proximate to the pin holes (224) to block further permeation of contaminants through the pin holes (224).

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes a positive differential signal line including first and second segments, a negative differential signal line including third and fourth segments, first and second connecting elements soldered on opposite surfaces of the PCB. The first segment and the fourth segment are located in a first straight line which has a first permittivity. The third segment and the second segment are located in a second straight line which has a second permittivity different from the first permittivity. The first connecting element is connected between the first segment and the second segment. The second connecting element is connected between the third segment and the fourth segment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an interconnection structure which is formed by a method comprising providing a first conductive substrate, a second conductive substrate, and an insulating substrate; respectively forming a first circuit and a second circuit on the first conductive substrate and the second conductive substrate; forming a conductive bump on the second circuit; and connecting the insulating substrate with the first circuit and the second circuit by pressing the first conductive substrate, the insulating substrate and the second conductive substrate, wherein the conductive bump penetrates the insulating substrate to contact the first circuit.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a multilayer ceramic circuit board. A multilayer ceramic circuit board according to an aspect of the invention may include: preparing a plurality of ceramic green sheets; forming a recess having a desired line shape and a via hole connected to the recess in at least one of the plurality of ceramic green sheets; forming a conductive via by filling the via hole with a conductive material; forming a circuit line connected to the conductive via by filling the recess with a conductive material; stacking the plurality of ceramic green sheets upon one another to thereby form a ceramic green sheet stack; and sintering the ceramic green sheet stack.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave absorbent which exhibits high electromagnetic wave absorption performance over a wide band. The electromagnetic wave absorbent contains a conductive fiber sheet which is obtained by coating a fiber sheet base with a conductive polymer and has a surface resistivity within a specific range. The conductive fiber sheet is formed by impregnating a fiber sheet base such as a nonwoven fabric with an aqueous oxidant solution that contains a dopant, and then bringing the resulting fiber sheet base into contact with a gaseous monomer for a conductive polymer, so that the monomer is oxidatively polymerized thereon.

Abstract: An electrical circuitry has a base element, a printed circuit board and a fastening apparatus for fastening the printed circuit board to the base element. The fastening apparatus retains the printed circuit board by virtue of the base element being present on a top side and underside of the printed circuit board. In this case, the base element acts upon the top side and underside of the printed circuit board at application points which are opposite one another at an offset with respect to one another while elastically deforming the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated ferromagnetic loop having a footprint characterized by a continuous wire shaped according to a predetermined planar pattern. In some embodiments, the predetermined planar pattern can be multiple contiguous polygons within a larger footprint used for establishing a sensor for the detection of moving vehicles. The footprint may include one of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a parallelogram, an ellipse, or a circle, and/or other shapes or configurations. Similarly, each of the multiple contiguous polygons may include one of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a parallelogram, and/or other shapes or configurations. A loop sensor housing is arranged to enclose a continuous loop sensor wire configured in the predetermined planar pattern. The prefabricated loop sensor is inserted in a groove web pre-cut in a receiving medium to match the predetermined planar pattern.

Abstract: Deep drillholes of 2 or more meters diameter down to 14-20 km and more, are with current technology extremely expensive and often not possible. Such wells are needed to run almost anywhere old nuclear/coal powerstations cheaply by geothermal steam: Water/cool steam down and hot steam up. As by-product energy is CO2-free. Steel and rock can be cut by heat of any type: conductive, radiative and heat-transmission by contact. This principle is used in the steel industry by (translated from German) “burning-cutting machines”. In addition rock can be cut by heat-induced evaporation. A ring with radii and segments that carry one to hundreds heat-generating elements moves through the rock. This way, with fairly low energy-consumption, coring is done at a high speed at almost (any) diameter. Stafette-type core- and equipment transport ensures the speed of the drilling system.

Abstract: A downhole steering tool includes distinct hydraulic and electronics modules deployed about a shaft. The hydraulics module includes a plurality of hydraulically actuated blades. The electronics module includes electronic circuitry configured to control blade actuation. The hydraulics and electronics modules are physically and electrically connected to one another via a timed connection.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a downlinking system deployed in a downhole tool body having an internal through bore. The downlinking system includes a differential pressure transducer configured to measured a pressure difference between drilling fluid in the internal through bore and drilling fluid external to the tool (in the borehole annulus). The differential transducer is electrically connected with an electronic controller (deployed substantially anywhere in the drill string) that is configured to receive and decode pressure waveforms.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of receiving and/or transmitting information in a well drilled in a geological formation between a first location and a second location, the well comprising a casing communicating with the geological formation. The method comprises placing a first transducer at a first location, placing a second transducer at a second location. Transmitting an electric signal between the first and second transducers.

Abstract: A reaming tool for use in reaming a bore includes a body adapted for location in a bore. The body defines a rotor of a rotary drive arrangement. A shaft adapted for location is disposed in the body. The shaft defines a stator of the rotary drive arrangement. A seal element is disposed between the shaft and the body. The seal element defines a bearing surface for permitting sealed relative rotation of the rotary drive arrangement. The tool includes a reaming member, wherein relative rotation between the body and the shaft facilitates reaming of the bore by the reaming member.

Abstract: The drilling of a casing bit and any other equipment in the casing with another casing bit where at least two casing bits of different diameter and having associated casing sections may be assembled to form a drilling assembly for drilling subterranean formations, the at least two casing bits and casing sections are arranged in a telescoping relationship.

Abstract: Methods are provided including methods comprising providing a drill-in fluid, a reaming fluid, and a consolidating agent; drilling at least a portion of a subterranean formation with the drill-in fluid whereby a filter cake is formed on a surface of the subterranean formation; reaming at least a portion of the subterranean formation with the reaming fluid whereby at least a portion of the filter cake is removed; and consolidating at least a portion of the subterranean formation with the consolidating agent. Other methods are also provided.

Abstract: A method of reducing contact pressure between bearing surfaces of a drill bit can include constructing a structure which supports one bearing surface in contact with the other bearing surface, and reducing contact pressure between the bearing surfaces by relieving strain energy in the structure. A drill bit can include one bearing surface which contacts another bearing surface. There is a transition between contact and lack of contact between the bearing surfaces. A structure supporting one of the bearing surfaces has a reduced stiffness, whereby a contact pressure between the bearing surfaces is reduced at the transition.

Abstract: A rotatable cone earth boring bit has a bearing system with at least on the surfaces being AlMgB14 alloy material. The alloy material also contains an alloying agent, which may be titanium boride (TiB2); titanium carbide (TiC) plus iron, nickel and carbon; silicon nitride (Si3N4) powder; whiskered silicon nitride (Si3N4); boron carbide (B4C); titanium boride (TiB2); or tungsten boride (W2B4). The surface containing the AlMgB14 alloy material may be a journal surface or thrust face on the bearing pin. The surface containing the AlMgB14 alloy material may also be a seal surface, either on a metal face seal or a gland on the bearing pin engaged by an elastomeric ring. The AlMgB14 alloy material may a coating or it may be a free-standing structural member within the bearing system.

Abstract: An earth-boring bit has rotatable cones with rows of carbide elements installed thereon. A nose is symmetrically arranged on a cone axis of one of the cones. The nose has a central core that protrudes outward. A base joins supporting metal of the cone. A free end is opposite the base. Teeth are formed on the cone between the base and the free end, the teeth extending radially outward. A hard facing layer is located on the teeth. Intermediate hardfacings extend outward from the core between each of the teeth. The intermediate hardfacings may be lugs and preferably extend the same distance from the core as the teeth.

Abstract: A rock drill bit comprising a shank fitted with a clamping end and a drilling tip at the end away from the clamping end, the drilling tip comprising at least three, preferably exactly three blades which are alar in topview, said blades each comprising at their top side a lip constituted by a leading chipping face and a trailing flank, the lips substantially converging onto each other within a central zone centered on the drill bit axis, characterized in that, in the central zone, a single lip—long lip—runs through the bit axis and comprises a commensurate overshoot segment extending beyond the bit axis.

Abstract: A down hole drill bit that includes a plurality of cutting elements mounted on a cutting structure, wherein at least one of the plurality of cutting elements comprises a wear resistant material, the wear resistant material comprising coarse grains disposed in a binder matrix phase, wherein the binder matrix phase comprises nanoparticles dispersed therein is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a weighing apparatus and system contemplates that the system is operated in a ratio of two modes of operation, including a first, non-sampling mode, and a second, sampling mode. Operating in the first mode, wherein verification of a dose weight is not effected, promotes high cycle rates. Operation in the second, sampling mode requires operation at a slower cycle rate, but permits optimization of the accuracy of the overall weighing process. Operation in the two modes of operation, and adjustment of the ratio of the modes of operation, promotes optimization of weighing accuracy and cycle speeds.

Abstract: The food calorie counting system relates to a calorie counting system that utilizes a container with at least one chamber for holding food materials, sensitive scales integrated into the chambers to weigh the food, and a processor to calculate the number of calories in the food items based on weight, type of food and method of preparation. The number of calories is then displayed on a display device to a user. The system may be used as a stand-alone device, or may further utilize an external central control unit where information from the container is transmitted to the external control unit for processing, food calorie calculation and transmission back to the containers for display.

Abstract: A weight sensor includes a deformable body, a first strain resistor provided on an outer side surface of the deformable body, and a pressing member applying a load to the deformable body. The deformable body includes a tubular portion having a tubular shape extending along a center axis and surrounding the center axis, and a projection projecting from an inner surface of the tubular portion. The pressing member moves along the center axis so as to apply a moment to the tubular portion. The resistances of the strain resistors change greatly, allowing the weight sensor to measure a load with high sensitivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detecting apparatus of a capacitive touch panel for detecting at least one touched position executed by a user on the capacitive touch panel including a plurality of sensing elements. The detecting apparatus comprises a first detecting module, a judging module, a second detecting module and a determining module. The first detecting module detects the plurality of sensing elements to generate a plurality of first detecting signals. The judging module generates a plurality of judging signals according to the plurality of first detecting signals. The second detecting module detects at least one sensing element of the plurality of sensing elements according to the plurality of judging signals to generate at least one second detecting signal. The determining module determines the at least one touched position executed by the user on the capacitive touch panel according to the at least one second detecting signal.

Abstract: An electrical power generation system that supplies electrical power to a vehicle is described herein. Rotational energy for the generator is provided by a motor having a paddle assembly. The forward or reverse motion of a vehicle having the presently disclosed system installed causes air to move through the paddle assembly. The moving air imparts a force upon the paddles that causes the paddles to rotate. The paddle assembly is in mechanical communication with the generator. Thus, the rotation of the motor is translated to rotation of the generator, providing for electrical power generation. The generation may be used to supply the electrical needs of various systems on the vehicle, as well as charging of the battery.

Abstract: The mobile robot includes a chassis, a pair of drive system, a manipulator arm with a turret. The pair of drive systems is operably connected to opposed sides of the chassis. The turret is rotationally attached to the platform. The first link of the manipulator arm is attached to the turret at a first joint. The manipulator arm has at least a first link, and the first link is adapted to function as a traction device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery system for driving an electric motor of a hybrid vehicle or of an electric vehicle. To improve the comfort, performance and/or the range of the vehicle, the battery system has an exchangeable component battery system (10).

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a traction battery, an auxiliary battery, and a controller. The controller is configured to prevent the traction battery from charging the auxiliary battery while the auxiliary battery has more than a minimum energy. The controller is further configured to, upon the auxiliary battery having the minimum energy, enable the traction battery to charge the auxiliary battery such that the auxiliary battery is maintained at the minimum energy.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for electrostatic air filtering in automotive vehicles, such as electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The system includes an electrical distribution system and an electrostatic filtering system having discharge electrodes and an accumulation electrode. The distribution system is in high-voltage electrical communication with the filtering system as well as an electric motor and a high-voltage energy storage device in the vehicle. In operation, the distribution system distributes high-voltage electric power to the filtering system. The filtering system receives the high-voltage electric power to generate a high-voltage electrostatic potential between the accumulation electrode and the discharge electrodes to remove particulates from air flowing through a region of the electrostatic filtering system.

Abstract: A cart for moving loads includes a frame supported on wheels, a source of electric power supported on the frame, a drive system including a traction motor connected to the power source for driving a wheel secured to the frame and contacting ground, and a controller for adjusting a rotary direction of the drive wheel in response to selected states of an input to the controller.

Abstract: A hub motor includes a motor shaft, which is fixed and non-rotational and a rotating wheel hub. The hub includes a plurality of coil windings positioned around the motor shaft; a plurality of magnets positioned around the coil windings; one or more sensors in the wheel hub housing; and a cable to supply power and communicate control signals to a controller.

Abstract: A hub motor includes a motor shaft, which is fixed and non-rotational and a rotating wheel hub. The hub includes a plurality of coil windings positioned around the motor shaft; a plurality of magnets positioned around the coil windings; one or more sensors in the wheel hub housing; and a cable to supply power and communicate control signals to a controller.

Abstract: A personal vehicle for transporting a user over a surface including an external combustion engine. The vehicle includes a generator for converting the mechanical energy produced by the external combustion engine to electrical energy and an energy storage device for storing power provided by the generator and for providing power to the external combustion engine and the assembly. The personal vehicle includes a controller for controlling a total power load placed on the external combustion engine providing short term regulation of external combustion engine parameters.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a structure of an electric vehicle, which includes an engine, an electric generator which is driven by the engine, a battery which is supplied and charged with generated power at least from the electric generator, and a motor which is supplied with power from the battery to drive driving wheels. The engine and the electric generator are arranged inside a floor tunnel that is formed in a center part of a floor panel along the vehicle width axis so as to extend along the vehicle front-to-rear axis and bulge upward.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to wheels, a first propulsion source, a second propulsion source, and an interface device. The first propulsion source is connected to at least one wheel via a clutch and it intended for providing a first torque to the wheel. The clutch is intended to selectively remove the first torque from the wheel during the time of a gear change by disengaging the first propulsion source from at least one wheel. The second propulsion source is connected to the wheel. The interface device is used for controlling a provision of a second torque from the second propulsion source to at least one wheel during the gear change.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a heat exchanger apparatus having first and second heat exchangers arranged in a parallel configuration to receive a first fluid (e.g., a hot fluid) to be subjected to a heat exchange operation (e.g., cooling of the hot fluid). The first and second heat exchangers are further configured in a series configuration with respect to the flow of a second fluid to be used as a heat exchange medium (e.g., a cold fluid to be heated by the first, hot fluid). The heat exchanger apparatus can be used as a radiator (e.g., engine coolant heat exchanger) for a motorized vehicle, in particular a heavy vehicle intended for use in relatively hot ambient environments (e.g., an armored fighting vehicle adapted for desert use at ambient temperatures above about 100° F.). The disclosure also relates to methods of using the heat exchanger apparatus, for example in the motorized vehicle setting.

Abstract: An auxiliary, removable, modular power drive unit has a pivot point that can be attached to any bicycle or vehicle by way of a quick release clamp system. The power for the drive system may be derived from an internal combustion engine or electric motor. The power developed by the engine or motor is delivered to the rear wheel of a bicycle by a friction drive wheel that presses directly onto the tire of the bicycle. The power unit may utilize a clamp joined to an integrated fuel cell by a pivot point, causing the fuel cell to act as a swing arm and a motor mount. This enables the fuel cell to move up and down to compensate for different tire sizes, variations in road conditions, or movement of a suspension system of the bicycle due to imperfections in terrain.

Abstract: A middle electric motor drive unit for an electric bicycle, including a motor, a controller, a sensor, a gear reducer, a one-way clutch, a chain tightener, and a housing. The middle electric motor drive unit is disposed below a frame of the electric bicycle, and in the vicinity of a pedal shaft thereof. The middle electric motor drive unit is independent from the pedal shaft with respect to functions and structure. The motor is an internal rotor and permanent magnet DC motor. The motor shaft of the motor is parallel to a gear shaft and the pedal shaft. The controller is built-in, and disposed in or on the housing. The sensor is an internal sensor or an external pedal shaft sensor.

Abstract: An three-wheel vehicle including a modular front structure having a storage compartment therein. The modular front structure is adapted to be mounted onto the chassis of the three-wheel vehicle and to support bodywork elements thereby providing ease of assembly of the vehicle and ease of disassembly for packaging the vehicle.

Abstract: A drive and steering unit for driving and steering a load support comprises a steering assembly, a slewing ring engaged with the steering assembly and being rotatable about an axis in response to actuation of the steering assembly, a drive assembly mounted to the slewing ring, and a drive power system coupled to the drive assembly and movable with the slewing ring.

Abstract: A control device for passenger protection arrangement for a vehicle includes at least one circuit board for accommodating electric components, which circuit board is disposed between a plastic lid and a plastic floor. At most three connecting arrangements are provided, which connect the plastic lid, the plastic floor, and the at least one circuit board to each other, as well as providing a force-locking connection with the vehicle body.

Abstract: A hybrid drive has first and second electrical machines (12, 11) and an energy store (13). A converter (14) is assigned to the energy store (13). First and second converters (16, 15) are assigned to the first and second electrical machines (12, 11) and combine to form a modular unit (17) with a basic module (18) and a supplementary module (19). The basic module (18) has the first converter (16), cooling connections (20, 21), fasteners (24) for attachment to a body, a connection (22) for the converter (14) of the energy store (13) and a connection (23) for the first electrical machine. The supplementary module (19) is coupled to the basic module (18) and has the second converter (15) and a connection (25) the second electrical machine (11). The supplementary module (19) is cooled via the basic module (18) and coupled to the converter (14) of the energy store (13).

Abstract: An engine suspension structure in a two-wheeled motor vehicle is disclosed. Left and right down frames (18L, 18R) separated in a vehicle width direction extend downwardly from a vehicle body frame (11). A mounting plate (39) is attached so as to be held between the left and right down frames. An engine (12) is attached to the mounting plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interface apparatus for manipulating a wheelchair which is capable of controlling the translation/rotation of the wheelchair by means of a pair of sliding mechanisms. In addition, there is at least one physiological sensor being disposed on each sliding mechanism for detecting physiological status of a user sitting on the wheelchair so as to monitor the bio-status of the user via a closed bio-potential circuit. The pair of sliding mechanisms are disposed respectively on their corresponding arm rest of the wheelchair so that the user can manipulating the wheelchair by two hands grasping the corresponding sliding mechanism while the physiological sensor can detect the physiological status of the user. With the aforesaid apparatus and wheelchair, it not only can provide a directly operating way with human-factor concerns but can also monitor the physiological status of the user so as to improve the safety in manipulation.

Abstract: A lubricant composition, which is low in friction, does not have an attacking property against polyamide resin, etc., is excellent in heat resistance, and especially does not undergo deterioration or loss of the respective characteristics in a short term when used under a high temperature environment, is provided along with a speed reduction gear and an electric power steering apparatus that use the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition has blended therein a synthetic hydrocarbon oil, a urea thickener, zinc stearate, and a sulfur-based antioxidant. A speed reduction gear has a portion of engagement of a small gear and a large gear filled with the lubricant composition. In an electric power steering apparatus, an output of a steering assisting electric motor is speed reduced and transmitted to a steering mechanism via the speed reduction gear.