Abstract: A tool for modifying a workpiece by either trimming or joining the workpiece. The tool is an electro-hydraulic tool that uses a pulse transmitted through a liquid to trim a workpiece or to join two thicknesses of metal together. A method of trimming the workpiece includes the steps of providing a high voltage discharge in a liquid that drives a workpiece into engagement with a cutting edge of a tool steel insert. A method of joining two or more thicknesses of metal together includes the step of creating a high voltage discharge through an electrode that accelerates one panel or thickness of metal into a second panel that is held stationary by a backing plate while the first thickness of metal is accelerated into the second thickness of metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool unit of a rotary swaging machine for shaping preferably rod-like or pipe-like workpieces. The tool unit has a plurality of shaping tools (22) which are arranged about an operating axis (18) and which can be driven radially relative to the operating axis (18) with a stroke movement by means of a tool drive. There are associated with the shaping tools adjustment means (38), by which stroke positions of the shaping tools (22) are adjustable in such a manner that the shaping tools (22) abut each other with a closing pressure which is dependent on the stroke positions adjusted when the shaping tools (22) are in a closed state. According to the invention, the tool unit has a measuring device for measuring a parameter, by means of which the closure pressure produced at the adjusted stroke positions of the shaping tools (22) can be verified.

Abstract: A device for cold forming a metal work piece comprising a roller die having a first die formed in a circumferential face; a linear die having a second die formed on a receiving surface for receiving the work piece; a press for applying a load to the roller die; wherein the roller die, whilst under load from the press, is arranged to roll across the linear die so as to have the first and second dies applied to opposed faces of the work piece, and so progressively cold form the work piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for handling and/or transporting back-up rolls and/or work rolls (4a, 4b) of a roll stand, preferably at least in pairs, especially in sets, between the roll stand arranged in a roll ball and a roll workshop, and in the roll workshop. Said device comprise a roll-changing pit that extends transversely to the roll direction of the roll stand, form the roll stand towards the roll workshop, and has displacement devices for at least one pair or set of dismantled back-up or work rolls (4a, 4b), and a roll-changing stand (8) that is arranged transversely to the roll-changing pit in the roll workshop and can be moved across said pit in or away from the roll direction of the roll stand. The aim of the invention is to enable the time required for a back-up roll change to be reduced and the back-up roll change to be simplified.

Abstract: A guide cutting tool for use in cutting metal studs used in wall construction includes a plate having generally opposite notches. Each notch has a straight notch guide wall extending generally inwardly towards the corresponding straight notch guide wall of the opposite notch at a generally perpendicular orientation from a corresponding side of the plate, with the two straight notch guide walls being generally collinear with one another. A spacer, for use in cutting metal studs, is formed with a guide cutting tool located at each longitudinal end of a connector member.

Abstract: A method for producing a face plate of a golf club head includes preparing a plate material to be processed, with the plate material including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; pressing and shaping the plate material at least one time by using at least one mold, forming an uneven thickness structure on the first surface of the plate material; and milling the second surface obtained from shaping to form a striking face, obtaining a face plate for a golf club head. The method for producing a face plate of a golf club head includes forming the uneven thickness structure on the first surface of the face plate and then milling and modifying the second surface of the face plate, significantly reducing the waste material of the plate material to be milled and removed. The cutter wear rate of the milling machine is reduced, and the processing time is shortened, saving production costs and increasing yield.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing inserts for steam generator tubes is provided. The apparatus is intended to allow a technically particularly simple production process, and consequently allow particularly high-speed production of inserts. For this purpose, the apparatus includes a winding head with a wire guiding pin, a guiding opening for a former shaft, provided with a number of spiral slots, and a pressure roller, the wire guiding pin, the guiding opening and the pressure roller being arranged in such a way that a tangent of the pressure roller and of a slot of the former shaft and the guiding axis of wire guiding pin substantially coincide.

Abstract: A plier tool for crimping electrical connectors to wires includes two plier handles that are pivotally connected together by a pivotal coupling that allows for rotation of the handles, towards and away from one another. The two plier handles each have gripping portions that are graspable by a user to rotate the plier handles about the axis of rotation. A crimping die is located on each plier handle, at an end opposite of the gripping portion thereof, and rotation of the plier handles causes the crimping dies to be moved towards and away from one another between engaging and non-engaging positions. The crimping die, together, define an opening that is configured to receive an electrical connector in a manner that positions the electrical connector in an endwise direction that is generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for automatically calibrating capacitive transducers to neutralize feed-through capacitance using linear actuation. The method includes starting with an initial neutralization capacitance, applying no electrostatic force and two known electrostatic forces to a proof mass of the transducer, recording the transducer output changes due to the applied forces; and determining how to revise neutralization capacitance based on the changes. The method can use a binary search to find a final neutralization capacitance providing the best linearity. The method can include comparing the final linearity to a threshold linearity. The electrostatic forces can be applied using a charge control method where the electrostatic force is a linear function of the actuation duration. The linear actuation can be used for continuous self-test of capacitive sensors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing the abrasive wear resistance of PDC cutters or other superhard materials. The method includes obtaining a first cutter having a first substrate and a first cutting table coupled thereto and obtaining a second cutter having a second substrate and a second cutting table coupled thereto. The method also includes positioning a surface of the first cutting table in contact with a surface of the second cutting table. The method also includes rotating at least one of the first cutters and the second cutters where at least a portion of the first and/or second cutting tables is removed. The method includes determining the amount of first and/or second cutting table removed. The apparatus includes a first holder coupled to the first cutter and a second holder coupled to the second cutter, where at least one holder rotates circumferentially.

Abstract: A shaving measurement apparatus, comprising a pad having a top surface, an arm configured to hold a cartridge, the cartridge having a contact surface, and the arm being moveable relative to the pad to bring the contact surface of the cartridge into contact with and/or away from the top surface of the pad, and to move the cartridge along the pad with the contact surface in contact with the top surface, and a sensor coupled to the cartridge for measuring a load on the cartridge as it is moved relative to the pad, and a method of using the same.

Abstract: High Sensitivity Artificial Olfactory System provide for users an easy way to efficiently detect, identify and track any material(s), plant(s), animal(s), or even person(s), based on the odour properties of these. This invention is unique by it's special property that's make it able to sensitively and intelligently recognize and make a difference between odour samples, even if their properties are very approaching or mixed with other odour samples. This invention could be effectively used even where high security is required; to detect, recognize, identify and even track the movement of material(s), animal(s), plant(s) and person(s) Worldwide, in air, water, underground and any other place in Universe, based on the odour/smell properties of these. This invention make easy to keep in track Worldwide the movement of person(s) suspected in crime or terrorist activities, even if the mentioned person travel with false identity documents or the physical appearance has been changed.

Abstract: A gas measuring apparatus including: a measurement unit which obtains a measurement value with respect to a predetermined parameter of a gas to be measured; an altitude acquisition unit which acquires altitude information indicating an altitude of an installation location; an air pressure calculation unit which calculates an air pressure in the installation location, based on the altitude information; and a correction unit which corrects the measurement value based on a calculation value of the air pressure.

Abstract: A system for detecting pollution by a poisonous material for an air exhauster of a vehicle may include a temperature sensor provided to the flow line of an exhaust gas and having a catalyst material that causes an exothermic reaction with a pollution material in the exhaust gas, and a controller which stores a standard temperature value of the temperature sensor and operates in such a manner that the exhaust gas may be heated under control of an engine control unit when the temperature value drops by a predetermined amount from the standard temperature value, and that the catalyst material may be determined to have deteriorated when a measured temperature value after heating may be less than the standard temperature value, so that the standard temperature value may be replaced with the measured temperature value, and to a detection method using the same.

Abstract: A method recognizes at least one feature of fuel in an internal-combustion engine (1). The method comprises steps of: detecting, by at least one sensor, intensity (S) of vibrations generated by the internal-combustion engine (1) within a measurement-time window; determining a value of at least one synthetic index (I) by processing the intensity (S) of the vibrations generated by the internal-combustion engine (1) within the measurement-time window; comparing a synthetic index (I) with at least one predetermined comparison quantity (TH); and recognizing the feature of the fuel as a function of the comparison between the synthetic index (I) and comparison quantity (TH).

Abstract: The inventive technology may involve, in particular embodiments, novel use of a non-porous, high surface energy stationary phase to adsorb, in reversible fashion, the most polar component of a resins fraction of an input hydrocarbon when a mobile phase is passed over the stationary phase. Such reversible adsorption prevents irreversibly adsorption of such components on active stationary phase(s) downflow of the non-porous, high surface energy stationary phase, thereby conserving stationary phase costs and increasing resolution of resins elutions, and accuracy of hydrocarbon component results. Aspects of the inventive technology may also involve a novel combination of a solubility based asphaltene component fractionating and analysis method and an adsorption chromatography method for separating and/or analyzing saturate, aromatics and resins components of an input hydrocarbon.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for noninvasively monitoring steam quality and flow and in pipes or conduits bearing flowing steam, are described. By measuring the acoustic vibrations generated in steam-carrying conduits by the flowing steam either by direct contact with the pipe or remotely thereto, converting the measured acoustic vibrations into a frequency spectrum characteristic of the natural resonance vibrations of the pipe, and monitoring the amplitude and/or the frequency of one or more chosen resonance frequencies, changes in the steam quality in the pipe are determined. The steam flow rate and the steam quality are inversely related, and changes in the steam flow rate are calculated from changes in the steam quality once suitable calibration curves are obtained.

Abstract: An apparatus for aerosol collection and fluid analysis includes a rotary motor, an aerosol-collection disk configured for mounting on the rotary motor, and a fluid-analysis disk that is also configured for mounting on the rotary motor. The aerosol-collection disk includes at least one interior inlet, at least one peripheral outlet and a passage coupling the interior inlet with the peripheral outlet, and a particle collector opposite the peripheral outlet. The fluid-analysis disk includes at least one fluid in each of a first reservoir and in a second reservoir on or in the fluid-analysis disk and offset from a central axis of the disk, wherein each reservoir has an outlet and a stopper in the outlet of each reservoir to seal the reservoirs; and release of the fluids from the reservoirs is spin-induced.

Abstract: Presently disclosed are methods and systems for diagnosing a coolant leak of an engine. A method may include diagnosing a coolant leak of an engine based on identified fill signatures of a measured engine coolant pressure. A vehicle system is also disclosed, including an engine, a coolant system operatively connected to the engine, a coolant pressure sensor configured to measure engine coolant pressure during operation of the engine, and a controller, including instructions configured to create a coolant pressure profile corresponding to a given engine speed, and diagnose a condition of the engine based on the coolant pressure profile.

Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatus and methods of determining the viscosity of a fluid downhole in a well. A parameter of a response signal, obtained from driving a tube containing a fluid with an excitation signal for vibrating the tube, can be collected while maintaining the tube in a vibrating mode. The parameter can be evaluated to measure the viscosity of the fluid. In various embodiments, the fluid viscosity may be measured in-situ downhole in the well.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thin-layer chromatography plate and a thin-layer chromatography that can detect the separation of a component in a sample by a separating agent layer that does not permit the detection of the separation of the component in the sample by an optical response.

Abstract: A switchable valve for a sample injector includes a first valve member and a second valve member that can moved with respect to the other. The first valve member includes a plurality of ports, the second valve member includes a plurality of fluid paths. The plurality of ports include eight circumferential ports distributed along a circumference and one central port arranged at a central position of the first valve member. The plurality of fluid paths include three arcuate fluid paths so as to be couplable with at least two of the circumferential ports and one straight fluid path extending between the central position and a circumferential position so as to be couplable with the central port and one of the circumferential ports.

Abstract: A method of forming a colloidal dispersion includes providing a first continuous material flow, providing a second continuous material flow, combining the first and second continuous material flows, and moving a continuous flow of a colloidal dispersion in a direction downstream of the first and second continuous flows. The first continuous material flow includes one or more of a diluent (e.g., deionized water), a base, and an acid, and the second continuous material flow includes an abrasive particle solution. The first and second material flows are combined with a Reynolds number greater than about 4400 and less than about 25000 (e.g., about 7400 to about 25000). The colloidal dispersion includes the diluent, the base, the acid, and abrasive particles from the abrasive particle solution.

Abstract: A method of determining the suitability of a surfactant for use in a formation can include sampling water in the formation, providing at least two surfactants, and mixing each of the surfactants with the formation water to form surfactant/water samples. The method can further include determining the solubility of each surfactant with the formation water, comparing the solubility of each surfactant with the other surfactant, and assigning a solubility performance value for each surfactant based on its solubility in the formation water sample compared to the other surfactant.

Abstract: A technique is provided, wherein any influence, which would be otherwise exerted on a reaction of an objective substance caused by a reagent enzyme by an interfering substance contained in a specimen, is suppressed in relation to an electrochemical sensor for measuring the objective substance contained in the specimen. A sensor comprises a substrate; a detecting unit which is provided on the substrate and which detects an objective substance; a filter which covers the detecting unit, which permits permeation of the objective substance on one hand, and which regulates permeation of an interfering substance contained in a sample on the other hand; and removing unit which removes the interfering substance adhered to the filter.

Abstract: A hardness tester includes: an image capture control portion for obtaining an image data of the surface of the sample by controlling and making an image capture portion capture an image of the surface; an impression region extracting portion that binarizes the image data, applies reduction/expansion processing to the binarized image data, applies a distance conversion processing to the reduction/expansion processed image data, and extracts a closed region corresponding to a contour of the indenter by using the distance-converted image data; an impression vertex extracting portion that estimates the vertex for measuring the impression based on a profile of the closed region and extracts a point in the binarized image data, as the vertex for measuring the impression, that agrees with a predetermined condition; and a hardness calculating portion for calculating hardness of the sample based on the vertexes for measuring the impression.

Abstract: A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes an engine control module, a valve control module, and a level determination module. The engine control module controls an engine mounted in one of an engine dynamometer and a chassis dynamometer based on a predetermined schedule specifying a desired speed with respect to time. The valve control module controls a valve to inject a first quantity of a substance into an exhaust system to simulate the engine outputting an emission. The level determination module determines an emissions level of the emission in the exhaust system based on the predetermined schedule and the first quantity.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an engine. A condition of the engine may be diagnosed based on information provided by signals from speed sensors associated with the engine and/or other signals associated with a generator operationally connected to the engine. Different types of degradation may be distinguished based on discerning characteristics within the information. Thus, a degraded engine component may be identified in a manner that reduces service induced delay.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for use in a vehicle. The sensor assembly has a housing for receiving a substrate. Terminals with substrate mating portions are provided in the housing. The substrate has components mounted thereon and plated openings which extend therethrough. The plated openings are provided in electrical engagement with the terminals. The openings are provided to mechanically and electrically engage the resilient contact portions of the terminals. The substrate mating portions are releasably pressure fit within the plated openings to allow the substrate to be removed and replaced as needed. The substrate mating portions maintain the electrical and mechanical connection between the substrate mating portions and the plated openings when the sensor assembly is exposed to vibration.

Abstract: A test bench for a reaction engine including a nozzle having a divergent. The bench includes a mechanism for holding the divergent in position, capable of holding the divergent so that its axis is vertical, and capable of interacting with a downstream portion of the divergent located in the downstream half thereof to limit distortion and/or displacement of this downstream portion. The test bench enables the divergent to remain undamaged even if lateral forces are applied to it during testing.

Abstract: Systems and methods, including: one of a simulated road surface and an actual road surface; a test tire physically contacting the one of the simulated road surface and the actual road surface; and a plurality of gears linking the test tire and the one of the simulated road surface and the actual road surface, such that the velocities of the test tire and the one of the simulated road surface and the actual road surface are linked and an associated slip ratio between the test tire and the one of the simulated road surface and the actual road surface is controlled. The simulated road surface includes one of a drum, a belt, a drive wheel, and a rail. The plurality of gears are varied in terms of gear ratio using a controller such that slip ratio is dynamically controlled and varied.

Abstract: A well testing system and method are provided. The well testing system includes a separator-exchanger module that may include a modular frame, a separator and/or a modular steam-heat exchanger. A surge tank module can include a surge tank, frames, and two surge tanks. A manifold model can include a compact manifold. The various modules of the well testing system can be interconnected using various guiding, stopping, and/or fixing clamps.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring a parameter in a borehole penetrating the earth. The apparatus includes a sensor configured to be disposed in the borehole and having a piezo-resistor fabricated from a semiconductor on an insulator wherein a portion of the semiconductor is etched to the insulator to form the piezo-resistor, the piezo-resistor being responsive to the parameter.

Abstract: A fiber sample conditioning system having a comb for engaging and retaining fibers to form a beard, and at least two rotating brushes for brushing the fibers simultaneously from opposite sides of the beard in a direction along the fibers away from the comb.

Abstract: The device for determining features, in particular the hairiness, of a yarn includes a housing and a sensor unit attached in or on the housing for measuring at least one parameter of the yarn. The housing includes a front plate, a rear plate, and a frame located between the front plate and the rear plate. The frame is produced integrally and separately from the front plate and the rear plate, for example from a bent metal sheet. The front plate and the rear plate are designed as flat plates and fastened, by means of screw connections, to lugs that are bent inward on the frame. The housing thus has a particularly simple design.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the invention relates to an aquatic sample analysis system adapted for in situ use. The system includes an incubation chamber having an optically clear portion and forming an opening for receiving a fluidic sample and apparatus for sealing the opening. The system also includes a sensor for sensing at least one parameter associated with the sample inside the chamber, a control module in communication with the sensor, and a power source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a resultant flow delivered by a pump coupled to an over pressure valve, the method comprising the steps of: measuring, using a first flow meter, feed flow to the pump; measuring, using a second flow meter, return flow from the over pressure valve; and calculating resultant flow, at least in part, by subtracting measured return flow from measured feed flow. A pump power modification module can further modifying the pump output pressure to enable pressure profiling.

Abstract: A sensing element having an integrally formed metal-silicide layer with a silicon layer is described. In some instances, the thickness of the metal-silicide layer can be controlled during fabrication such that the sensing element has a desired resistivity and/or a near linear thermal coefficient of resistance (TCR).

Abstract: A thermal flow sensor for vehicles includes a bridge circuit unit having a heating resistor whose resistance value changes according to temperature, a resistance thermometer, detecting a temperature of a fluid, whose resistance value changes according to temperature, and an integrated circuit unit controlling the bridge circuit unit and outputting a signal of detected fluid flow rate. A drive power source for the bridge circuit unit is supplied from a battery, and a drive power source for the integrated circuit unit is supplied from a constant voltage source stabilized by a fuel injection control device.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring oil level and quality is provided. The system and method uses an alternating current (AC) to determine oil level, and a lower frequency alternating current, or a direct current (DC), to measure oil quality. The system may comprise a single sensor that is used to measure both oil quality (by providing the lower frequency alternating current or direct current) and oil level (by providing the higher frequency alternating current). Using the lower frequency AC, or DC, enables the resistance of the oil to be determined, which gives an accurate indication of the oil quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for identifying motions of an object, which is used for detecting motions of at least an object. A sensing plate senses the object and produces at least a sensing signal. A processing circuit is coupled to the sensing plate. It gives at least a moving speed along at least one axis, at least a variation in the sensed value between the object and the sensing plate, or at least a variation in the contact area according to the sensing signal. Then it produces a corresponding control signal according to the moving speed, the variation in the sensed value, or the variation in the contact area. Thereby, the present invention further produces a corresponding control signal by means of the variations in the sensed value. Hence, the control signal can be produced without touching the touch panel and thus increasing the lifetime of the touch panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing movement of equipment includes an inertial measurement unit continuously measuring six rigid body degrees of freedom of the equipment and outputting data representative thereof, wherein the inertial measurement unit includes a planar substrate defining a single common plane (either rigid or flexible). The inertial measurement unit further includes at least one angular rate gyro and at least one accelerometer sufficient to measure the six rigid body degrees of freedom and each being mounted on the single common plane. The apparatus further includes a communication device transmitting the data.

Abstract: A gyroscope is disclosed. The gyroscope comprises a substrate; and a guided mass system. The guided mass system comprises proof-mass and guiding arm. The proof-mass and the guiding arm are disposed in a plane parallel to the substrate. The proof-mass is coupled to the guiding arm. The guiding arm is also coupled to the substrate through a spring. The guiding arm allows motion of the proof-mass to a first direction in the plane. The guiding arm and the proof-mass rotate about a first sense axis. The first sense axis is in the plane and parallel to the first direction. The gyroscope includes an actuator for vibrating the proof-mass in the first direction. The gyroscope also includes a transducer for sensing motion of the proof-mass-normal to the plane in response to angular velocity about a first input axis that is in the plane and orthogonal to the first direction.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a physical quantity sensor capable of producing a highly accurate physical quantity detection signal.

Abstract: An acceleration sensor and an angular velocity sensor are sealed in respective pressure atmospheres suitable therefor in the process of a series of bonding steps, thereby improving the detection sensibilities of the sensors. A movable member 111 of an acceleration sensor 11 and a vibrator 121 of an angular velocity sensor 12 are fabricated on the same sensor wafer 10 with a wall 16 interposed therebetween. A cap wafer 20 is formed in which gaps 21, 22 corresponding to the movable member 111 of the acceleration sensor 11 and the vibrator 121 of the angular velocity sensor 12 are provided. Bumps 23 are disposed near the gap 22 of the angular velocity sensor 12. The acceleration sensor 11 is sealed at atmospheric pressure. Then, the angular velocity sensor 12 is subjected to high temperature and a high-load and is vacuum-sealed. Thereafter, cutting with a diamond grindstone and mounting of circuit substrates and a wiring substrate are performed to form a combined sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inertial sensor including: a sensor part including a driving body displaceably mounted on a flexible substrate part, a driving unit moving the driving body, and a displacement detection unit detecting a displacement of the driving body, wherein the inertial sensor includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) including the sensor part coupled thereto; a printed circuit board including the ASIC coupled thereto and electrically connected to the sensor part and the ASIC by a wire; and a cap covering the sensor part and the ASIC and coupled to the printed circuit board, whereby the driving body and the flexing substrate part is protected and an interval between the driving body and the flexible substrate part is optimized to obtain efficient driving characteristics and a Q factor and improve a freedom of design in a space use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a MEMS component. The MEMS component according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a plate-shaped membrane 110; a post 130 disposed under an edge 115 of the membrane 110; a stopper 140 disposed under the membrane 110 and disposed more inwardly than the post 130 so as to form a space 143 between the stopper 140 and the post 130; and a cap 150 disposed under the post 130 so as to cover the post 130, whereby the influence of disturbance or noise occurring from external environments or interference from surrounding sensors can be interrupted by using a predetermined region 145 of the membrane 110 disposed above the space 143.

Abstract: A Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) device includes a sensing element, and a proof mass over and overlapping at least a portion of the sensing element. The proof mass is configured to be movable toward the sensing element. A protection region is formed between the sensing element and the proof mass. The protection region overlaps a first portion of the sensing element, and does not overlap a second portion of the sensing element, wherein the first and the second portions overlap the proof mass.

Abstract: A device and a method for monitoring the operational state of rotor blades of a turbine from a position facing the blade tip of a passing rotor blade: A wavesource generates an electromagnetic wave and a wave guide directs the wave towards the blade tip. The waveguide is included in a resonator defining at least one discrete resonance frequency of the wave on the waveguide. An aperture at its front end emits an energy fraction of the wave toward the blade tip. The frequency of the wave is adjusted to the resonance frequency of the resonator at the momentary operation conditions, and a measuring unit compares at least one measurement parameter of the wave directed towards the blade tip with the corresponding measurement parameter of the wave reflected from the blade tip.

Abstract: A system configured to determine the mass of an object. The system generates a first output signal by transmitting an excitation signal through an oscillating resonator array. The oscillating resonator array includes a first oscillating resonator, a second oscillating resonator; and an electronic component coupled between the first oscillating resonator and the second oscillating resonator. A user adds an object to a surface of the oscillating resonator array. After adding the object, the system generates a second output signal by transmitting the excitation signal through the oscillating resonator array and determines a phase difference between the first output signal and the second output signal.