Abstract: Provided is a method of cleaving and separating a glass sheet (G), the method comprising: a cleaving step of cleaving the glass sheet (G) along preset cleaving lines (X, Y) by a laser cleaving method; and a separation step of separating adjacent pieces of the cleaved glass sheet (G) from each other, wherein the cleaving step is performed under a state in which the glass sheet (G) is placed on a sheet (S) having stretchability, and the separation step is performed by stretching the sheet (S).

Abstract: A coolant box for a glass batch charger that includes a base, a front wall, a rear wall, a coolant labyrinth extending from the base between the front and rear walls, and including a plurality of curvate baffle walls establishing a plurality of curvate coolant channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a particulate powder, said powder having a median circularity of greater than 0.87 wt % and less than 9.0 wt % of particles having a size greater than 100 ?m. The powder and at least 80 wt % of the particles have a chemical composition in wt % on the basis of the oxides and for a total of 100%: Cr2O3+Al2O3+ZrO2+MgO+Fe2O3+SiO2+TiO2?90%; Cr2O3+Al2O3+MgO?60%; Cr2O3?9%; 20%?SiO2?0.5%; and other oxides: ?10%. The invention can be used for a glass furnace.

Abstract: A drum type washing machine including a balancer capable of rapidly reducing vibration of a spin tub. The drum type washing machine includes a spin tub which is rotated by receiving rotational force from a driving motor through a rotating shaft, a rear balancer having an annular shape and being coupled to the spin tub, and a shaft flange provided at a center portion thereof with the rotating shaft and coupled to the spin tub so as to uniformly transfer the rotational force to the spin tub. The rear balancer is supported on a rear surface of a rear cover by the shaft flange. Thus, the balls accommodated in the balancer are prevented from moving out of the balancer, even if the balancer is broken due to long-period use.

Abstract: A detergent feeding apparatus that automatically supplies a detergent to a washing machine. The washing machine including a cabinet, a tub to accommodate water at an inside therein, and a detergent feeding apparatus to supply at least one detergent along with wash water to the tub. Wherein the detergent feeding apparatus includes a detergent container housing installed at an inside the cabinet, a detachable detergent container, and at least one valve apparatus configured in a way that the detergent accommodated at the detergent container is automatically put into the detergent container housing, wherein the at least one valve apparatus includes a detergent accommodating room to accommodate detergent at an inside therein, an inlet valve to allow the detergent in the detergent container to introduced to the detergent accommodating room, and an outlet valve to allow the detergent in the detergent accommodating room to be discharged to the detergent container housing.

Abstract: A drum washing machine provided with a wash water sensor mounted at a drain hose to easily measure the amount of the detergent contained in the wash water therein, the drum washing machine a cabinet, a tub disposed at an inside the cabinet to accommodate water, a drain pump disposed at a lower portion of the tub to pump the wash water at an inside the tub, a first drain hose configured to connect the tub to the drain pump, such that the wash water at an inside the tub is introduced to the drain pump, a second drain hose configured to connect the drain pump to an outside the cabinet, and a wash water sensor configured to sense the amount of the detergent contained in the wash water drained from the tub, and mounted at the first drain hose.

Abstract: A leash includes two selectively lockable loops at opposed ends. One loop is adjustable in size to fit about an animal's neck and includes a sheath for purposes of comfort and for defining the size of the first loop. A second loop is adjustable in size for the hand of a user or for attaching the leash to an anchor point. A sheath extends along the second loop for comfort and for defining the size of the second loop.

Abstract: A security device and method to surround merchandise for theft deterrence. The security device includes a cord and housing for a knot in the cord. The cord is pulled from one end about the knot to tighten cord around a product and the cord is pulled from another section to lock cord in place around the product. The device serves to deter breaking in or stealing merchandising product. The security device may also include an additional housing for the cord to pass through. Either housing may include an EAS and/or RFID element for additional security.

Abstract: A method of operation of a pet door system with a controllable lock and circuitry including a resonant circuit having an antenna and an element to vary the resonant frequency of the circuit according to a setting parameter, a drive circuit for driving the resonant circuit with a drive signal, and a demodulator, the method including a setting-up operation comprising varying the setting parameter while driving the resonant circuit at a first driving frequency, detecting a first value of the setting parameter at which the resonant circuit is substantially in tune while the resonant circuit is driven at the first driving frequency, and storing the first value of the setting parameter. The method further includes a reading operation comprising reading the first value, driving the resonant circuit at the first driving frequency with the setting parameter set to the first value, and attempting to derive data from the demodulator.

Abstract: An interchangeable core assembly for a lock core assembly capable of being flush mounted in a door including a housing, a lock insert mounted in the housing, a lock core mounted in the housing adjacent to and cooperative with the lock insert, a thumb-turn assembly mounted in the non-cylindrical housing coaxial with the lock core, a first offset cam mounted on the thumb-turn assembly for rotation therewith, and a second offset cam mounted on the lock core for rotation therewith. The barrel of the lock core assembly is unobstructed by locking train components such that the lock core assembly extends completely through the latch assembly when installed therein. The lock core assembly is secured to the latch assembly without threads and a means to remove/replace the thumb-turn component is provided.

Abstract: A device and method for controlling an electric lock control the electric lock by generating a password signal carrying an ID information from an electronic apparatus including a communication chip. The device includes an antenna unit, a communication unit, a processing module, and a memory unit. The processing module receives the password signal from the electronic apparatus via the communication unit and the antenna unit. The processing module controls a locked status of the electric lock based on the password signal. The ID information carried by the password signal is analyzed by the processing module and sent to the memory unit and stored therein to form a reference information. Once the processing module receives the password signal again, the processing module will determine whether to maintain or change the locked status of the electric lock based on a result of comparison of the password signal and the reference information.

Abstract: A combination locking arrangement includes a locking member, at least first and second tumbler discs, a dial, and a code change mechanism. When each of the tumbler discs is rotated to an unlocking orientation, the locking member is movable from a locking position to a releasing position. The dial is rotatable about a tumbler disc axis for selective rotation of the at least first and second tumbler discs. The dial includes a clutch rotationally securable in interlocking engagement with the first tumbler disc. The code change mechanism is rotatable to a code change position to separate the clutch from the first tumbler disc, such that the dial is subsequently rotatable to rotate the clutch with respect to the first tumbler disc.

Abstract: A treatment medium has a particulate natural substrate saturated, suffused and/or coated with hydrous iron oxide. The particulate substrate can be wood based, such as wood chips, bark, sawdust, wood waste or other plant material (such as straw, lucerne, hay, coconut husk or other bulk particulate plant material). The hydrous iron oxide is provided in aqueous suspension form. The substrate may be tumbled in aqueous hydrous iron suspension to achieve saturation/coating. The resulting hydrous iron oxide bearing medium is either placed loose directly into the target treatment site or contained in bags 18 before placing into the target site.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing flowable urea-based granular fertilizers, wherein the urea-based granular fertilizer has become wet; comprising contacting the urea-based granular fertilizer with a conditioner; and optionally other components to form a more flowable urea-base granular fertilizer. Methods for preventing urea-based granular fertilizer caking and urea-based granular fertilizer compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Multiple-component fertilizer materials and methods of use are provided, wherein the fertilizer materials include first and second fertilizer products respectively including an ammoniacal fertilizer (e.g., urea) in combination with a partial calcium salt of a selected copolymer, and a phosphorous fertilizer (e.g., DAP) in combination with a partial sodium salt of a selected copolymer. The copolymer fractions of the first and second fertilizer products are most preferably copolymers of itaconic acid and maleic anhydride. The fertilizer materials give synergistically enhanced crop yields when applied to soil or growing plants.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing a manufactured product, a method for making a liquid absorbent, and processes for disposal of flammable liquids with a flue gas desulfurization by-product. The compositions for the manufactured products combine a binder and the by-product. The composition contains a greater percentage by weight of the by-product than the binder. The methods for producing manufactured products include dewatering the gypsum-depleted waste stream to reduce a water content, and forming the manufactured product. The method for making a liquid absorbent includes dewatering, granulating, drying, heating, and packaging a granulated gypsum-depleted composition as the liquid absorbent. The processes for disposal of flammable liquids include distributing a by-product into contact with flammable liquid, absorbing the liquid, transporting, and igniting the flammable liquid. The artificial soils are a combination of by-product and animal waste.

Abstract: A work-punching device and work-punching method capable of appropriately changing a counter load is provided. Also, a method for manufacturing an element for continuously variable transmission with simple process is provided. A counter load may be controlled by increasing and decreasing a pressure of a fluid, when punching an element 10 from a metal band plate 20 while applying a counter load by a counter punch 113.

Abstract: A top head of a reactor pressure vessel is provided with a plurality of control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) penetration pipes arranged in a square grid-like pattern. The CRDM penetration pipes are joined by a tube support member disposed among them. The top head is placed on a tank and water is filled in an inner region of the tank and the top head. A travel apparatus moves a nozzle lifting/lowering apparatus to a predetermined location and a lifting/lowering mechanism is operated to lift a jet nozzle above the tube support member in the neighboring four CRDM penetration pipes. An ejection outlet of the jet nozzle is directed to a weld between one of the CRDM penetration pipes and the top head, and a water jet is ejected to start WJP. A nozzle turning mechanism turns the jet nozzle, and WJP is executed sequentially to the four CRDM penetration pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for producing conical sections in cylindrical pipes of screw-in foundations by drawing. The device comprises a plurality of press rolling disks (segments) disposed radially about a longitudinal axis of a receptacle for the cylindrical pipe to drawn, pivotable about axes extending transverse and tangential to the longitudinal axis and designed such that the outer circumferential surfaces of the press roller disks (segments) form a developed cone. The device further comprises a drawing die for drawing the pipe along the longitudinal axis through the press roller disks (segments), such that the conical section can be formed by means of the outer circumferential surfaces rolling on the pipe during drawing. Spring elements clamp the press roller disks (segments) against the pipe. A rotary device rotates the pipe for uniform processing thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nail feeding device of a nail rolling machine. Unlike a conventional nail rolling machine in which a finger is used to input (feed) objects to be processed, i.e. nails into a rolling zone defined between a ring dies and a segment dies one by one, thus having low productivity, the nail feeding device includes a worm screw to accurately and rapidly input nails into the rolling zone one by one to ensure successful rolling of the nails, which results in a considerable enhancement in productivity and quality.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming the profile of deformable materials including tubular sections. The apparatus (1) includes at least two sets (4, 5) of die elements (6), each set (4,5) including a plurality of die elements (6) respectively arranged to travel along corresponding endless path. The paths each include a forming portion (9,10) in which die elements (6) of each set (4. 5) are opposed to define a forming space (11) therebetween. The forming portion (9, 10) of each path is configured so that one or more dimensions of the forming space (11) reduce along the length of the forming portion (9,10) to simultaneously apply lateral forces to material progressing through the forming portion.

Abstract: Wire products, such as round and flat wire, strands, cables, and tubing, are made from a shape memory material in which inherent defects within the material are isolated from the bulk material phase of the material within one or more stabilized material phases, such that the wire product demonstrates improved fatigue resistance. In one application, a method of mechanical conditioning in accordance with the present disclosure isolates inherent defects in nickel-titanium or NiTi materials in fields of a secondary material phase that are resistant to crack initiation and/or propagation, such as a martensite phase, while the remainder of the surrounding defect-free material remains in a primary or parent material phase, such as an austenite phase, whereby the overall superelastic nature of the material is preserved.

Abstract: A gripper assembly for a forging manipulator includes a main body configured to be in operative communication with the manipulator; a contact plate attached to the main body and configured to be in physical communication with a heated metal part; and an insulating plate disposed between the main body and the contact plate, wherein the insulating plate is configured to substantially prevent heat transfer from the heated metal part to the main body.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a transmitter that has a measurement unit and a transmission unit which are interconnected to each other in order to transmit signals. There is at least one connecting line for supplying power to the measurement unit which determines a measurement quantity and generates a measurement signal which is dependent on it. The transmission unit receives the measurement signal from the measurement unit, and based on the measurement signal, transfers an output signal to at least one signal transmission element. To provide a method for monitoring a transmitter which allows reliable displaying of an error as easily as possible and the shifting of the transmitter into a secured state, in the case in which the measurement unit detects the presence of an error state, the measurement unit acts on the connecting line.

Abstract: A method for analyzing moisture content in an analyzer. In one embodiment a sample is introduced into an analyzer and an initial weight is obtained. The sample is then fortified where it is allowed to pick-up moisture. The temperature of the analyzer is increased and an initial fortified point is obtained wherein the sample has returned to its initial weight. Thereafter the analyzer obtains the final moisture content of the sample at a test finish time. In one embodiment satellite analyzers are biased against a standard analyzer so that more uniform results are obtained.

Abstract: In a mass flow controller verifying system, there are provided a verifying gas line arranged in parallel to influent flow gas lines and joined into a post-confluent flow gas line, a reference volume calculating portion adapted to calculate a reference volume determined for a specified piping of a gas piping system, a verifying parameter calculating portion adapted to calculate a verifying parameter based on time series data of a measurement pressure measured by a pressure measurement unit during a control of a flow rate by a mass flow controller to be verified, and a comparing portion adapted to compare a reference parameter set based on the reference volume and the verifying parameter, whereby the verifying system can be introduced into an existing gas piping system used in a semiconductor manufacturing process and so forth at a low cost and is capable of verifying a mass flow controller quickly and accurately.

Abstract: A system, computer readable storage medium and method for calibrating sensors of a human interface device having a first accelerometer and a second accelerometer and the method includes calibrating the first accelerometer, calibrating the second accelerometer and calibrating a combined-sensor output that includes contributions from the first accelerometer and the second accelerometer to generate combined-sensor conversion values. The method further includes adjusting the calibration of the first accelerometer in accordance with the combined-sensor conversion values.

Abstract: An ultrasonic reactor water level measuring device and an evaluation method are provided and prevent a reduction in the measurement accuracy of a water level that is in a wide measurement range. The ultrasonic reactor water level measuring device includes an upper tube extending from a gas phase portion in a reactor, a lower tube extending from a liquid phase portion in the reactor, measurement tubes connected to each other and arranged at multiple stages between the upper tube and the lower tube, and units for generating and receiving ultrasonic waves, the units being arranged at bottom portions of the measurement tubes. The ultrasonic reactor water level measuring device measures levels of water within the measurement tubes and calculates a water level within the reactor from the sum of the measured water levels, the sum excluding an overlapped part of the measurement tubes.

Abstract: A method of testing wear resistance of a wire coating material includes (a) preparing a wire coating material as a specimen; and (b) relatively moving a wear member with respect to the specimen in a state where the wear member is in contact with the specimen. A first value associated with a relative movement amount of the wear member with respect to the specimen is obtained. A second value associated with a wear amount of the specimen is obtained. A value that evaluates wear resistance is calculated by dividing the first value by the second value. The wear resistance of the wire coating material is evaluated based on a degree of the value.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.

Abstract: A storage Pod for semiconductor substrates includes a top cover formed from a non-air permeable (NAP) material having faces including a top and a plurality of sides. A bottom base plate has a locking structure configured for providing a locking position for locking the sides, and for providing an unlocked position where the sides are detached from the bottom base plate. The top cover includes at least one aperture in the NAP material for allowing surrounding gases in an environment around the storage Pod to flow into the storage Pod to permit a gas sensor within the storage Pod to sense the target gas.

Abstract: The present invention is one that, even while cooling exhaust gas without dilution, makes it possible to accurately measure particle concentration, and provided with: a particle concentration measurement device; a sampling cooling pipe that cools the exhaust gas collected from an exhaust gas transfer pipe to a measurable temperature of the particle concentration measurement device without dilution, and introduces the cooled exhaust gas into the particle concentration measurement device; a temperature sensor that detects temperature of the exhaust gas flowing into an exhaust gas inlet; and a calculation device that, from the detected temperature by the temperature sensor and the temperature of the exhaust gas introduced into the particle concentration measurement device, corrects measured particle concentration by the particle concentration measurement device in real time to calculate the particle concentration of the exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust gas transfer pipe.

Abstract: A micro-fabricated chromatography column (70) which is particularly well-suited to the surface well-site and/or the downhole analysis of subterranean reservoir fluids in oilfield or gasfield applications (but which may also be used in non-oilfield or non-gasfield situations) is described. This micro-fabricated column integrates a micro-structured substrate (50), such as a silicon substrate, with a stationary phase material (66) deposited by sputtering as a coating in a microchannel (56) in the substrate (50). Benefits of the presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) include enhanced separation of alkanes and isomers, particularly below hexane (i.e., below C6 as well as the separation of carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and water and other substances present in reservoir fluids, such as natural gas.

Abstract: A system and method for characterizing a totality of particles selects a class of the totality of particles having a defined mobility; determines the total particle concentration of the class of particles; filters the class of particles using the filter apparatus and determines a filtered particle concentration indicative of the particles of the class which penetrate the filter apparatus; and determines at least one morphological parameter based on the fraction of particles of a class penetrating the filter apparatus.

Abstract: A method for operating a sensor module having a humidity sensor for ascertaining the relative humidity, at least one first measured value for the relative humidity being ascertained with the aid of the humidity sensor. It is provided that an ambient temperature in the area of the humidity sensor is changed with the aid of a temperature control device; at least one second measured value for the relative humidity is ascertained with the aid of the humidity sensor after the change in ambient temperature in the area of the humidity sensor; and an operating state and/or a proper operation of the humidity sensor is inferred as a function of the first and second measured values.

Abstract: A method for photoacoustically sensing oxygen in a gaseous sample is disclosed, together with an apparatus for practicing the present method. Efficient and cost-effective oxygen sensing is provided by the use of a light source in the form of a light-emitting diode, which can be selected to correspond with the absorption spectra exhibited by oxygen in a gaseous sample. Filtering can be employed in order to control and narrow the wavelength of light emitted by the light source. An apparatus is disclosed which facilitates practice of the present method, including an arrangement by which ambient noise and vibration can be canceled.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuously monitoring residential air quality and providing a trend based analysis regarding various air pollutants are presented herein. The system comprises an air quality monitor located in a residential house, wherein the air quality monitor is configured to measure the level of an air pollutant. The system also includes a server that is communicatively coupled to the air quality monitor, wherein the server is configured to generate a unique environmental fingerprint associated with the residential house.

Abstract: A test bench for testing a brake comprises a pressure generating assembly for providing a brake fluid with an increased hydraulic pressure, a test bench control, and an electromechanical brake actuator. The pressure generating assembly is actuated mechanically and the brake fluid is supplied to the brake to actuate the brake. The electromechanical brake actuator, which simulates a vehicle driver's braking foot, is provided for mechanical actuation of the pressure generating assembly. The brake actuator comprises an electric motor activated by the test bench control and a planetary roller screw drive driven by the electric motor. The planetary roller screw drive is mechanically coupled to the pressure generating assembly to mechanically actuate the pressure generating assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods allow detection and location of die coolant leaks while a die is in a die cast machine and at operating temperature. The testing can be performed during normal down time of the die casting assembly and repeated as desired. Cooling circuits of the die can be tested in zones where zones are sorted to identify particular cooling circuits as having leaks as necessary. Valving, leak sensors, air decay units, and added machine control are provided in the die cooling system to enable onboard leak testing of the die while installed in the die casting machine.

Abstract: A fluid leak detection system is provided, and includes a fluid conduit, a fluid-cooled device having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet flow meter, an outlet flow meter, and a controller. The inlet flow meter and inlet flow meters are fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The inlet flow meter monitors the inlet of the fluid-cooled device for an inlet temperature and an inlet flow rate. The inlet and outlet flow meters each have flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curves as well as drift versus ambient temperature curves, wherein the curves for the inlet flow meter differ from the outlet flow meter. The outlet flow meter monitors the outlet of the fluid-cooled device for an outlet temperature and an outlet flow rate. The controller is in communication with the inlet flow meter and the outlet flow meter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting leakages in a system for conducting a medical fluid upstream a shut-off device of the system as well as systems related thereto. More specifically, the method is used with systems having a section conducting the medical fluid, the section being arranged upstream the shut-off device, which is configured to interrupt or reduce an escaping or outflow of the fluid out of the section into an area downstream the shut-off device. The system for use with the present method further has at least one conveying device for conveying the fluid through the section. The present invention further relates to a digital storage medium, a computer program product and a computer program for performing the method for detecting leakages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fosamprenavir calcium (Ia) substantially free of isomer impurity, (3R) tetrahydro -3 -furanyl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl carbamate (Ib), and its process for preparation thereof. The present invention also provides fosamprenavir calcium intermediate, (S)-3-tetrahydrofuranyl-N-succinimidyl carbonate (IIa) substantially free of (R)-3-tetrahydrofuranylsuccinimidyl carbonate (IIb) and its process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: A state quantity distribution measuring apparatus that allows easy measurement of a state quantity distribution in an absorbent article that has irregularities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hardness tester capable of accurately detecting a point where an indenter contacts a sample in instrumented indentation testing. Prior to beginning measurement, the hardness tester defines an expected range for a value for a displacement, speed, or acceleration of an indenter during a process of approaching a sample. After measurement has begun, the hardness tester measures the value for the displacement, speed, or acceleration of the indenter during the process of approaching the sample. When the measured value is not within the expected range, the hardness tester determines that detection of a zero point has failed.

Abstract: A device for detecting at least one flow characteristic of a fluid medium, in particular for detecting an air mass flow in the intake air of a motor vehicle, includes at least one flow channel, through which the fluid medium may flow, and at least one sensor element, which is situated in the flow channel, for detecting the flow characteristic. The sensor element has at least one heating element. The device includes at least one bidirectional electrical interface. The device is configured to receive information and transmit information via the bidirectional electrical interface.

Abstract: A test station for testing a fluid pump and/or a fluid injector has a fluid-pump receiving device for accommodating a fluid pump, a fluid-injector receiving device for accommodating a fluid injector, a fluid line which hydraulically connects the fluid-pump receiving device to the fluid-injector receiving device and which enables a fluid flow from the fluid pump to the fluid injector during operation, a sealed cooling circuit through which coolant is circulating during operation, and a first heat exchanger, which is developed and disposed in the fluid line so as to have the fluid flow and the coolant flow pass through it during operation such that a heat transfer takes place between the fluid flow and the coolant flow.

Abstract: A brake pad includes a tell-tale substance at the safe-limit thickness of the brake friction. Tell-tale additives may include: fluorescent mineral, colorant, reflective powder, odorant, magnetic or any other easily detectable material. The tell-tale may be added to existing designs of brakes or included on the plate for supply to the brake manufacturer. Dust from the tell-tale substance appears in the ambient when the brakes need to be replaced. Brake evaluation can thus be conducted quickly and easily from outside the vehicle when it is stopped by drivers, operators and safety authorities.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for high voltage discharge testing of a tire is disclosed. In particular embodiments, a high voltage probe is maintained against the surface of a tire. The high voltage probe is energized and relative motion is provided between the surface of the tire and the high voltage probe. At the presence of an anomaly that penetrates the insulating material of the tire surface, an electrical discharge will occur between the conductive spring electrode and a reference electrode. The reference electrode is positioned adjacent the bead portion of the tire such that the electrical discharge will travel from the high voltage probe through the anomaly in the surface of the tire to one or more carcass plies in the tire. The carcass plies will carry the electrical discharge to the bead portion of the tire, where the electrical discharge will pass to the reference electrode.

Abstract: An imbalance correction method for correcting the imbalance of a rotor measures the vibration state of the rotor before temporary correction and the vibration state of the rotor after the temporary correction in a plurality of rotational speeds in order to make vibration values below the standard. An aggregation range of the tips of correction vectors for obtaining a vibration value which satisfies a vibration standard is calculated from vibration vectors in the rotational speeds. A real correction vector is selected from correction vectors having the tips in a region in which the aggregation ranges calculated for each of the rotational speeds overlap one another among a plurality of the correction vectors. A real correction amount and a real correction phase are set based on the real correction vector. The imbalance of the rotor is corrected based on the real correction amount and the real correction phase.

Abstract: An insert cover for a speed sensor module includes an elongated body having a length aligned along a longitudinal axis, the elongated body including a convex top surface and a uniform width along the length; a first portion emanating from the top surface at a first end of the elongated body; a second portion emanating from the top surface at a diametrically opposed second end of the elongated body; and a third portion emanating from the top surface between the first portion and the second portion; where each of the first, second, and third portions are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.