Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing a damaged laminate including the process of cutting out a damaged section and replacing damaged section with a repair laminate, then covering the repair laminate with a vacuum bag having a heater disposed therein. Thereafter, applying heat and pressure to the repair laminate with the heater and vacuum bag to adequately debulk and cure the repair laminate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a composite product, wherein a plurality of elements are assembled by gluing them together under pressure, the method comprising applying glue to at least one surface of each element on which glue is to be applied, assembling the elements to a desired structure and subjecting the assembled elements to pressure in a press, which method further comprising controlling the amount of at least one component of the glue applied. However, if unexpected delays occur in the production line, there is a risk that the waiting time for the elements of a batch on which glue already have been applied will be too long and gluing thus defective. As defective gluing means both loss of production and waste of material it has been found advisable to keep a reasonable safety margin and apply more glue than in the ideal case will be necessary. On the other hand, in cases there are no unexpected delays, this practice leads to use of more glue than necessary.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer ceramic electronic component significantly reduces and prevents swelling or distortion when a conductive paste is applied to a green ceramic element body. A ceramic green sheet used in the method satisfies 180.56?A/B wherein A is a polymerization degree of an organic binder contained in the ceramic green sheet, and B is a volume content of a plasticizer contained in the ceramic green sheet.

Abstract: A method for cutting a honeycomb molded body includes applying laser in a wavelength range of from about 0.7 ?m to about 2.5 ?m to the honeycomb molded body to form a cut guide groove on a periphery of the honeycomb molded body. The honeycomb molded body is made of a material including silicon carbide. The honeycomb molded body is manufactured by extrusion molding. The honeycomb molded body has a number of cells, a cell wall interposed between the cells and a peripheral wall formed on a side face of the honeycomb molded body. The cells are placed in parallel with one another in a longitudinal direction of the cells. The honeycomb molded body is cut along the cut guide groove to a predetermined length using a wire.

Abstract: An improved process for fabrication of laminated glazings incorporating conductors such as heating elements is described. During assembly of the glazing, a solution comprising the same polymer material as the interlayer is applied to the conductors and allowed to dry prior to fitting a glazing sheet on top. This gives rise to a thin coating of polymer around the conductors and subsequent heat treatment causes the this coating and the main polymer interlayer to soften and fuse. The resulting structure shows improved encapsulation of the conductors (wires and busbars) with greater resistance to water ingress at the edge of the glazing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a composite rim used in spoked wheels, such as bicycle wheels, having molded-in spoke holes along with a method of fabricating the composite rim. Advantageously, the present invention dramatically improves the bearing and loading strength of prior art composite rims, which drill the spoke holes therein after fabrication of the rim hoop.

Abstract: Provided is an image transfer material, comprising a support, optionally at least one barrier layer, a melt transfer layer, and an image receiving layer. Also provided is a process for preparing the image transfer material. Further provided is a heat transfer process using the disclosed material. In the heat transfer process, after imaging, the image receiving layer and melt transfer layer are peeled away from the optionally barrier-coated support material and placed, preferably image side up, on top of a receptor element. A non-stick sheet is then optionally placed over the imaged peeled material and heat is applied to the top of the optional non stick sheet. The melt transfer layer then melts and adheres the image to the receptor element. A composition comprising: at least one self-crosslinking polymer, and at least one dye retention aid.

Abstract: A method of making an active electrode material is provided. Activated carbon having between about 70 and 98 percent microporous activated carbon particles of a total amount of activated carbon by weight and between about 2 and 30 percent mesoporous activated carbon particles of the total amount of activated carbon by weight is provided. Binder is provided. The activated carbon and the binder is mixed to form an active electrode material mixture. In some implementations, a method of making an electrode film includes forming a film of active electrode material comprising activated carbon having between about 70 and 98 percent microporous activated carbon particles of a total amount of activated carbon by weight and between about 2 and 30 percent mesoporous activated carbon particles of the total amount of activated carbon by weight. The method further includes bonding the film to a current collector to form an electrode film.

Abstract: A production of a cast workpiece having increased wear protection in regions, wherein ceramic particles having an average grain size of between 0.2 and 4 mm are mixed with at least one binding agent. Said mixture is applied to a heat-resistant fiber mat at a particular layer thickness, whereby a two-layer structure arises. After hardening of the binding agent, an insert (9) is constructed from the two-layer structure, the shape thereof corresponding to the shape of a surface region of the cast workpiece to be protected. The insert (9) is applied in the casting cavity (8) at the location corresponding to the surface region of the cast workpiece to be protected. The casting cavity (8) is finally filled with casting material, wherein the ceramic particles in the insert (9) are embedded in the casting material.

Abstract: Reversibly and irreversibly-linking amino-polysiloxanes, methods of making such amino-polysiloxanes, and systems and methods of using such amino-polysiloxanes for the containment and/or remediation of a release and/or spill of a crude oil, a petroleum product and/or a chemical is described. Gels and/or emulsions formed from the combination and/or contacting of such an amino-polysiloxane with these materials can be used to recover these oils or chemicals while allowing the amino-polysiloxane to be recovered and reused to clean up or contain additional materials. Such amino-polysiloxanes can be used as well for the selective uptake of one component of liquid mixtures when such mixtures contain more and less lipophilic components. Methods of making and using adhesive and sealants containing such amino-polysiloxanes are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a die package including an encapsulated die, including: a die including pads on one side thereof; an encapsulation layer covering lateral sides of the die; a support layer covering the encapsulation layer and one side of the die; a passivation layer formed on the other side of the die such that the pads are exposed therethrough; and a redistribution layer formed on the passivation layer such that one part thereof is connected with the pad.

Abstract: A decorative decal assembly for application to a trim of a recessed light assembly having a planar, generally ring-shaped decal which has an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge, a front surface and an opposite rear surface. The rear surface has an adhesive for adhering the decal to the trim of the recessed lighting. The assembly also including a planar release strip, removably attached to the rear surface of the decal via the adhesive. The release strip is removable from the decal, to permit the rear surface of the decal to be affixed to the trim of the recessed light assembly via the adhesive.

Abstract: A method of drilling a hole in a wall of a component, the component defining a cavity having a surface, the method having the steps of: inserting a two-phased material into the cavity; inserting at least one solid element of energy beam resistant material into the cavity; solidifying the two-phased material to secure the solid element in a fixed position; and drilling the hole with an energy beam wherein the surface of the cavity is protected from damage by at least one of the two-phase material or the solid element of energy beam resistant material.

Abstract: An implantable sensor is provide which can, be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer.

Abstract: A method to bond carbon nanotubes to a surface. The mechanism of this bonding is studied, and shows that intercalation of alkali ions is possibly the central mechanism. Bonding pull-off forces of 4-5 N/cm2 were measured. This bonding also provides improved interfacial properties for other phenomenon, including improved thermal conductivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting a panel (1) of an appliance, especially of a domestic appliance, comprising the steps: a) Arranging of a panel element (2); b) Applying a first adhesive (3) and a second adhesive (4) onto a surface of the panel element (2); c) Pressing a transparent pane element (5) against the surface of the panel element (2) in a mounting position so that the first and the second adhesive (3, 4) have contact with the panel element (2) as well as with the pane element (5); d) Activating the adhesion of the second adhesive (4) to bond the pane element (5) with the panel element (2); e) Applying a third adhesive (6) and a fourth adhesive (7) onto a surface of the pane element (5); f) Pressing a frame element (8) against the surface of the pane element (5) in a mounting position so that the third and fourth adhesive (6, 7) have contact with the pane element (5) as well as with the frame element (8); g) Activating the adhesion of the fourth adhesive (7) to bond the frame element (8)

Abstract: A method is provided for laminating a flexible material layer having an upper face and a lower face onto a dimensionally stable substrate having a three-dimensional surface contour. The method comprises providing the dimensionally stable substrate, placing the lower face of the flexible material layer onto the surface contour of the dimensionally stable substrate, wherein a thermally activatable adhesive is applied to the lower face of the flexible material layer and/or the surface contour of the dimensionally stable substrate, irradiating the upper face of the applied flexible material layer with NIR radiation to activate the adhesive, and pressing the flexible material layer and the dimensionally stable substrate together after and/or during the activation of the adhesive. A device is provided for carrying out the method.

Abstract: There is described a labelling machine for applying a plurality of labels to a respective plurality of articles; the machine comprises a conveying device movable along a given path (P) and having a plurality of operating units for receiving and retaining the articles to be labelled, feeding means for feeding the labels to the operating units, application means for applying the labels to the articles, and a marking unit (100) arranged upstream from the conveying device and comprising means (101) for marking a surface of each label with a mark (M) univocally associable with the corresponding operating unit by which said label shall be received and processed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a transparent conductive film that can reduce a heating time of crystallizing an amorphous layer containing an indium-based complex oxide is provided. The method for manufacturing a transparent conductive film according to the present invention includes a first step of laminating an amorphous layer formed of an indium-based complex oxide on a first side of a film base material having a thickness of 10 to 50 ?m, a second step of forming a transparent conductive layer by heating the film base material on which the amorphous layer is laminated to 160° C. or above to crystallize the amorphous layer during a process of conveying the film base material from a feed roller and taking up the film base material on a take-up roller, and a third step of forming an adhesive layer on a second side of the film base material.

Abstract: The invention comprises, a first preliminary step of cleaning the treatment surface of the moulding base tool and a second step in which the necessary layers of mould-release agent are applied to the treatment surface of the moulding base tool. Based on said preliminary steps, the process is characterized in that, in a later step, the treatment surface (1), covered with a mould-release agent (3), is provided with a continuous uniform film (4) of resin having a low concentration of volatile elements and a laminar resin supporting a very high mould-release capability, which facilitates the transfer of resin to the treatment surface (1) of the moulding base tool (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to heat-curable compositions containing a mixture of reactive epoxy resins that contains, based on the mass of all epoxy resins, a) at least 10 wt % of an epoxy group-containing reaction product of epichlorohydrin with polypropylene glycol which has an epoxy equivalent weight of at least 250 g/eq, and b) at least 10 wt % of an epoxy group-containing reaction product of epichlorohydrin with a novolac resin which has an epoxy equivalent weight of at least 175 g/eq, and at least one latent hardener.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive tape 10 for electrically connecting a plurality of solar battery cells, which adhesive tape has a metal foil 1 and an adhesive layer 2 composed of an adhesive provided on at least one surface of the metal foil 1, and a solar battery module using the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape of the present invention can suppress the decrease in the product yield and can improve the connection workability of solar battery cells.

Abstract: A solid dry to the touch at ambient temperature structural adhesive which can be cured at elevated temperature and which can be moulded at an intermediate temperature is provided as well as the use of the adhesive for bonding metals.

Abstract: An abnormality detecting unit includes a monitoring unit for monitoring an operation from a wafer deviation starting point to a transfer gate valve opening point after performing a plasma process on the wafer and specifying the operation as a wafer deviation operation; an acquisition unit for acquiring a high frequency signal of at least one of a progressive wave and a reflection wave outputted from a directional coupler between a high frequency power supply for applying a high frequency power into a processing chamber and a matching unit or between a lower electrode as a mounting table for mounting thereon the wafer and the matching unit during the wafer deviation operation; an analysis unit for analyzing a waveform pattern of the high frequency signal; and an abnormality determination unit for determining whether there is an abnormal electric discharge based on an analysis result of the waveform pattern.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a condition in an enclosed plasma processing space (102). The system comprises a sensor (338), arranged to be provided within the enclosed plasma processing space, for sensing a condition in the enclosed plasma processing space and a modulation circuit (342), connected to the sensor, and arranged to modulate an output of the sensor to provide a modulated signal. The system further comprises a first transmission line coupler (330) arranged to be disposed within the enclosed plasma processing space. The first transmission line coupler (546) is connected to the modulation circuit and is arranged to couple the modulated signal to a transmission line, which is arranged to deliver energy into the enclosed plasma space.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of a reel arm assembly of a tape feeder and allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand. In another aspect, a tape feeder includes a reel support section comprising a reel arm assembly and a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of the reel arm assembly and to allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand.

Abstract: A device for removing a protective film off a sheet such as tickets or the like is described. The device has at least one removal or scraping roll of the protective film and at least one drawing or pulling roll of the sheet opposite the scraping roll and between which the sheet passes. The device also has a base and a roll unit mobile or removable with respect to the base and including the scraping roll and the drawing roll.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and techniques for spray drying a fluid to produce a dried powder. Assemblies include a spray drying head attachable to a gas supplier and a liquid sample, such as a standard unit of blood product. The spray drying head can be adapted to provide an aerosolized flow of liquid sample exposed to a drying gas. The assembly also includes a drying chamber adapted to separate the aerosolized flow of liquid sample into a dried powder and humid air. The assembly can be disposable, provided in a sterilized kit and having simplified attachments allowing quick connect and disconnect from the gas and liquid sample. Separation of the powder from the humid air exiting the drying chamber occurs within a filtered collection bag. In some embodiments, one or more of the drying chamber and collection bag are formed form a thin-walled, collapsible material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a louvre vane system with a frame, which houses a plurality of vanes within the frame. The vanes can be rotated between an open position, in which the edges of adjacent vanes are spaced apart and a closed position, in which the edges of adjacent vanes abut each other to for:: a substantially continuous surface. When the vanes are in the closed position, a thermal membrane, is formed by the, vanes 14 that prevents drafts and limits heat exchange from one side of the membrane to the other.

Abstract: A system for biasing or encouraging a sheet of material to gather in one direction when one edge thereof is moved toward an opposite edge utilizes a plurality of cords, fibers or yarns which are secured to one face of the sheet of material so that the material always gathers toward the face on which the cords or fibers are provided.

Abstract: A method and device for winding venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds, one ends of said multi-strand lift cords are fixedly connected with the underbeam of the venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds, while the other ends pass through the slats of the venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds converge into a strand rope; and finally the strand rope is fixedly connected with a winding reel which is rotated to wind the rope to realize the action of winding. The winding method of “many cords in one” is used in the present invention. The purpose of controlling the whole set of venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds is achieved by controlling a rope with a winding reel. The venetian blinds or honeycomb blinds of the present invention with simpler structure, more convenient installation, longer operating life, better lifting balance of the blinds, more beautiful products, and less influences of the window size.

Abstract: In a blind with two shields, it is possible to perform different operations by operating one operating means and reduce the dimension of an operating device by reducing the number of parts. The operating device comprises an operating shaft rotated upon receiving an operation force, a clutch rotating integrally with the operating shaft and axially sliding on the operating shaft, and a first transmission member 50 and a second transmission member disposed at both axial sides of the clutch to transmit driving force to a first driving shaft and a second driving shaft respectively. The sliding direction of the clutch is determined by the rotational direction of the operating shaft, such that as the clutch sliding on the operating shaft is engaged with one of the transmission members and, the rotation of the operating shaft is transmitted to any one of the driving shafts and through one of the transmission members and.

Abstract: A horizontally expandable, portable wall partition is incrementally expandable between a closed position and an open position. The portable wall partition consists of a number of upright panel members that are sidewardly adjacent and vertically parallel to one another. These panel members are interconnected by connectors that allow the panels to slide past one another from the closed position to the expanded position. The partition may also have non-sliding end members that provide stability to the partition. The partition may also have nested panels.

Abstract: An operation apparatus of a sunlight shielding apparatus is provided which is equipped with a fail-safe function so as not to hinder behavior of a dweller or the like, and, in usual operation, unnecessary activation of the fail-safe function is prevented, so that enhanced operability can be realized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for fibrillating lignocellulosic material wherein the process comprises treating lignocellulosic material with ionic liquid and recovering basically intact fibres of said lignocellulosic material. Another object of the invention is to provide an activated and/or basically intact fibre wherein the lignocellulosic material is treated with ionic liquid and a basically intact fibre of said lignocellulosic material is recovered. The invention further relates to the use of the basically intact fibre of the invention in the production of bio-based materials, preferably bio-plastics, more preferably conductive polymers, stimuli-responsive polymers, bio-based polymer composites, ceramics, fabrics, or elastomers. A process for producing paper, board, pulp or the like from fibers of lignocellulosic material which have been treated with ionic liquid and recovered as basically intact fibres is also enclosed.

Abstract: after years of utilizing rolling papers, I had noticed a reoccurring problem. The rolling paper is structurally sound until reaching toward the end, where the tar from the contents will ultimately accumulate and render the paper un-usable. This is a problem especially for those who are trying to save money and at the same time get their money's worth. That is to say the consumer should not have to discard any of the tobacco products they purchased, due to a flaw in the manufacturing of rolling paper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling extremely low Ti in extra low carbon AlSi-killed steel, the weight percentage of the chemical composition of the extra low carbon AlSi-killed steel comprising: C?0.005%, Si: 0.1-3.4%, Mn: 0.1-0.5%, P?0.2%, S?0.002%, Al: 0-1.2%, N?0.005%, Ti?0.0015 and a balance substantially being Fe and inevitable impurities; the liquid steel having said chemical composition is obtained by hot metal preprocessing, smelting, retained RH smelting and ingoting, wherein the top ladle slag is modified, and calcium-aluminum based modifier of 0.6-1.7 kg/t steel are added, so as to ensure a controlling demand that when refined RH decarburization is over, the content of T.Fe in top ladle slag composition ?5%, the content of Al2O3?23%; when refined RH decarburization is over, ferrosilicium, ferroaluminum or ferromanganese is employed to perform deoxide and alloying, then perform a deep desulfurization, and desulfurizing efficiency is 50% to 70%.

Abstract: Provided is a die-casting die which is less likely to cause gas defects. A die-casting die in which a runner (1) is branched at a branch section (3), and cavities are connected to the respective downstream ends of the branched runner, wherein the runner (1) comprises a main runner (2) that is located upstream of the branch section (3) and a plurality of sub-runners (4) that are located downstream from the branch section (3), a volume section (5) having an opening (6) that opens toward the main runner (2) is formed at a portion of the branch section (3) that represents an extension of the direction of the main runner (2), and the width of the opening (6) is greater than the width of the main runner (2).

Abstract: Disclosed is an energy handling system including an energy storage device, which includes a Phase Change Material for absorbing and temporarily storing thermal energy, which has been provided by an energy source, and a heat extraction element for extracting thermal energy from the Phase Change Material. The energy handling system further includes an energy conversion device, which is operatively connected to the heat extraction element and which is capable of converting thermal energy into electric energy.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for removing thermal energy from power plant heat engines, storing, and then recovering the stored energy. The removed or stored thermal energy can raise the enthalpy of lower temperature heat sources for utilization in electric power generating plants. Included also are systems and methods for integrating and cascading multistage thermal energy storage to supply multiple heat users at different temperatures. The methods apply to power plants utilizing thermal energy from concentrated solar thermal energy collectors, fuel-fired heaters, or gas turbine-generator heat recovery units. Several embodiments use the stored energy to extend solar thermal power plant operation, particularly the bottom power cycle.

Abstract: Methods are described for using heated fluids from enhanced geothermal systems projects that recover geothermal heat from hot dry rock resources, and then injecting the heated pressurized fluids into a suitable rock formation to create an artificial geothermal energy reservoir. The artificial geothermal reservoir can then be used to store thermal energy by boosting the enthalpy of injected fluids by exchanging against heated fluids from other sources including a solar thermal power plant. Recovered heated fluids are utilized in a geothermal power plant and the spent geothermal fluids can be injected to recover additional thermal energy from hot dry rock resources. One embodiment is a geosolar electric power generation project to provide a steady and flexible source of renewable energy from a hot dry rock geothermal source integrated with a concentrating solar power project.

Abstract: The system and apparatus according to the invention includes a panel of material which is made up of a body of open cell, reticulated, porous material (e.g., polyurethane foam) surrounded on the sides and bottom by a barrier of waterproof material. A layer of highly reflective, water permeable material is positioned on top of and covers substantially all of the top surface of the body of porous material. A drain can be positioned at the bottom of the panel to provide a slow, gravity feed to release water from the panel.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a wind power installation comprising a pod having at least one fluid-cooled component and a heat exchanger. To simplify transport and construction of a wind power installation with a heat exchanger and thus to eliminate or at least reduce sources of error in the wind power installation of the kind set forth in the opening part of this specification the heat exchanger is integrated into the external contour of the pod. In that respect the present invention is based on the realization that in that way when transporting and handling the pod, there is no need for any alterations worth mentioning, at the same time however the heat exchanger can also be installed upon assembly of the pod in the factory and can be tested for satisfactory functioning. That leads to a simplification in transporting and constructing the wind power installation and at the same time eliminates possible error sources.

Abstract: A ventilation apparatus is provided. The ventilation apparatus may include a base, frames positioned on the base, a rear panel positioned behind the frames and having an interior air discharge port and exterior air suction port formed therein, a top cover positioned on top of the frame and having exterior air discharge port formed therein, and a front panel positioned in front of the frames and having an interior air discharge port formed therein. Heat exchangers disposed in the frames may include interior and exterior air passages. An exhaust fan and air supply fans provide for air flow through the apparatus, guide by the frames. Use of the frames to guide air flow simplify structures and may enhance efficiency by simplifying the passages of the exterior and interior air through the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound consisting of a linear saturated C8-C24 hydrocarbon-based chain bearing at each end a nitrogen-containing functional group, other than —NH2, for the storage of thermal energy. It also relates to a process for the storage and optionally for the release of thermal energy, comprising the contacting of a wall to be cooled with a first heat transfer fluid then of said first heat transfer fluid with a material comprising said compound and optionally the contacting of said material with a second heat transfer fluid then of said second heat transfer fluid with a wall to be heated.

Abstract: The heat exchanger with a controlled coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) includes a low CTE thermal expansion control member operatively connected to a heat transfer member in order to restrain the lateral thermal expansion of the heat transfer member during use. The thermal expansion control member is placed outside the heat transfer path, so the thermal expansion control member can be made of a low thermal conductivity material without increasing the thermal resistance of the heat exchanger. The CTE of the thermal expansion control member is lower than that of the heat transfer member, so as to constrain lateral thermal expansion of the heat transfer member during operation. The difference between the CTE of the device being cooled and the heat transfer member, i.e. the CTE mismatch, is reduced over conventional heat exchangers by restraining the heat transfer member during operation.

Abstract: Certain Embodiments provide an energy exchange system that includes a supply air flow path, an exhaust air flow path, an energy recovery device disposed within the supply and exhaust air flow paths, and a supply conditioning unit disposed within the supply air flow path. The supply conditioning unit may be downstream from the energy recovery device. Certain embodiments provide a method of conditioning air including introducing outside air as supply air into a supply air flow path, pre-conditioning the supply air with an energy recovery device, and fully-conditioning the supply air with a supply conditioning unit that is downstream from the energy recovery device.

Abstract: An ebullient cooling device includes a chamber, a heat sink, a heat receiving member, and a heat dissipating member. The chamber includes a heat conducting plate with a heat generating body on an outer side surface thereof, and an airtight space filled with coolant that undergoes a phase change between liquid and gas, on an inner side of the heat conducting plate. The heat sink is provided on the outer side surface of the heat conducting plate. The heat receiving member is provided on an inner side surface of the heat conducting plate so as to oppose the heat generating body with the heat conducting plate sandwiched therebetween, and transfers heat generated at the heat generating body to the coolant. The heat dissipating member is provided on the inner side surface of the heat conducting plate, receives heat transferred by the coolant, and dissipates the heat to the heat sink.

Abstract: A thermal module structure includes a base and at least one locating member. The base has at least one channel formed thereon and the channel has a closed bottom portion and an open top portion. At least one first coupling section is formed on the base at a position corresponding to the open top portion of the channel. The locating member is provided on one side with at least one second coupling section corresponding to the first coupling section, and is fitted above the channel with the second coupling section engaged with the first coupling section. Therefore, with the locating member, a heat pipe set in the channel can be quickly and firmly held to the base at upgraded efficiency and reduced time and labor cost.

Abstract: The energy conversion device (10) includes a power module (14), elements (16) for cooling the power module (14), and a sealed enclosure (12) for housing the power module (14) and at least one portion of the cooling elements (16). The cooling elements (16) include a cooling circuit 18, in which a heat transfer fluid circulates, a first heat exchange (20) with the power module (14), through which passes the heat transfer fluid of the cooling circuit (18) and at least one pump (24) for driving the heat transfer fluid circulating in the circuit (18). The enclosure (12) includes an area (26) for receiving heat transfer fluid, filled with heat transfer fluid, and the cooling circuit (18) includes an inlet orifice (28) in the circuit (18) made upstream from the driving pump (24) and opening into the heat transfer fluid of the receiving area (26).