Abstract: An electrical interconnect has a circuit substrate and an electrical connection point on the circuit substrate. The electrical connection point includes a lattice of conductive material that is adjacent a gap in the circuit substrate and has anchor points that are attached to the circuit substrate. In some configurations, a conductive epoxy encapsulates at least a portion of the lattice of conductive material and may include a second electrical connection point that is bonded to the other electrical connection point through the conductive epoxy.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a wiring board which is structured to be suitable for connection with components, whereby its reliability can be improved. An embodied wiring board of the invention has pads and a solder resist in which opening portions which expose the pads are formed. Protrusion-shaped members are fixed to some of the surfaces of the pads. The surfaces of the pads and the surfaces of the protrusion-shaped members are covered with solder bumps. The height of the solder bumps is larger than the height H1 and H2 of the protrusion-shaped members. The opening portions have different inner diameters, and the volume of the protrusion-shaped members increases as the diameter of the opening portion decreases.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing circuit substrate structure and its product are provided. Firstly, an attached enhancement portion having rough surfaces is formed on a surface of a carrier through a roughing process, and a catalyst is disposed on a surface of the attached enhancement portion. Finally, a metal layer is formed on the attached enhancement portion after reacting with the catalyst through chemical plating reduction. The foregoing manufacturing method can effectively reduce the usage of the catalyst or an accelerator to greatly decrease the using costs of the catalyst and the accelerator.

Abstract: An assembly includes a box and a removable sleeve that is engageble with the box and with a wall substrate to secure tight contact between the wall substrate and the box structure, irrespective of the thickness of the wall substrate. The sleeve is configured to be coupled to an electrical device having a corresponding configuration for insertion in the box.

Abstract: A versatile and convenient access to electrical and data connections providing protection from weather, unauthorized use, and vandalism. When the floor box is not in use, it is stowed so that it sits flush to the floor allowing normal vehicle or foot traffic through the area.

Abstract: There are provided a wire harness and a manufacturing method thereof which can reduce number of components and which does not require an electric wire to be formed longer than necessary. A wire harness includes an electric wire and a tubular corrugated tube made of synthetic resin and arranged to receive the electric wire to protect the electric wire. The corrugated tube is bent at an appropriate section when wired on an automobile. The corrugated tube includes recessed grooves and protrusions arranged alternately along a longitudinal direction. The adjacent protrusions of the appropriate section on the inward side are attached to each other by welding. The appropriate section is bent in a non-restorable fashion in a direction in which the appropriate section is bent when wired in the automobile.

Abstract: A wire harness including a wire fitting is provided that maintains the length of the portion of the wire bundle that extends to the outside of the wire fitting reliably at a tolerance range without impeding the freedom of bending the wire bundle. A wire harness includes a wire fitting having a base and a cover covering a portion of a wire bundle together with the base. The base is provided with a protrusion that pierces the insulated wires at a portion further to an outer edge of the base than a portion of the wire bundle that is tied together by a first tie member, the wire bundle extending from the base to an outside of the base.

Abstract: There is provided a connecting structure of a fiber conductor wire including: a fiber conductor having a knot; and a terminal having a hole for inserting the fiber conductor, said hole having a receiving portion for receiving the knot, wherein the fiber conductor wire and the terminal are electrically connected to each other by inserting the fiber conductor into the hole and by locking the knot in the receiving portion. There is also provided a connecting method of a fiber conductor wire comprising the steps of forming a not by tying loosely a fiber conductor; inserting the fiber conductor into a hole of a terminal; and pulling the fiber conductor to engage the knot with a receiving portion of the hole and to electrically connect the knot to the receiving portion.

Abstract: A wellbore conditioning system is disclosed. The system comprises at least one shaft and at least two eccentric unilateral reamers, wherein the unilateral reamers are positioned at a predetermined distance from each other and the unilateral reamers are positioned at a predetermined rotational angle from each other.

Abstract: A method for operating a pulsed neutron generator including an ionizer with an electron emitting cathode and a grid wherein the cathode and grid are disposed in a sealed chamber. At least one of the following is applicable to the ionizer; a distance between the cathode and the grid, a cathode current and/or a potential on the grid are selected such that the ionizer operates at most about one-half the space charge limited current for a grid current selected to provide a predetermined amount of neutron production.

Abstract: A reaming bit designed to operate with low torque fluctuation when driven with a turbine at speeds in the order of 300-600 RPM and above features a profile that is arcuate from the gauge dimension to the nose area or alternatively has a blunt straight taper section but with a ratio of profile length (PL) to bit size (BS) of under 0.75. The blades extend into a concave cone and the cutting structure continues along the blades towards the center. The blades have a step near the gauge section to increase the exposure of the blade cutting structure. An array of protrusions are disposed parallel to and behind the cutting structure to increase high speed stability and adjacent the blade step transition to protect outer casing on run in.

Abstract: A reaming bit designed to operate with low torque fluctuation when driven with a turbine at speeds in the order of 300-600 RPM and above features a profile that is arcuate from the gauge dimension to the nose area or alternatively has a blunt straight taper section but with a ratio of profile length (PL) to bit size (BS) of under 0.75. The blades extend into a concave cone and the cutting structure continues along the blades towards the center. The blades have a step near the gauge section to increase the exposure of the blade cutting structure. An array of protrusions are disposed parallel to and behind the cutting structure to increase high speed stability and adjacent the blade step transition to protect outer casing on run in.

Abstract: A reaming bit designed to operate with low torque fluctuation when driven with a turbine at speeds in the order of 300-600 RPM and above features a profile that is arcuate from the gauge dimension to the nose area or alternatively has a blunt straight taper section but with a ratio of profile length (PL) to bit size (BS) of under 0.75. The blades extend into a concave cone and the cutting structure continues along the blades towards the center. The blades have a step near the gauge section to increase the exposure of the blade cutting structure. An array of protrusions are disposed parallel to and behind the cutting structure to increase high speed stability and adjacent the blade step transition to protect outer casing on run in.

Abstract: A rock drill bit for percussive drilling includes a bit head attached at an end of a drill element of a drilling assembly. The bit head has a diameter larger than that of the drill element. The bit head has at a front end as seen in the intended drilling direction a plurality of buttons distributed thereon to engage material to be crushed. At least one of the buttons is allowed to rotate about its own symmetry axis.

Abstract: A button and a rock drill bit for percussive drilling including a bit head attached at an end of a drill element of a drilling assembly. The bit head has at a front end, as seen in the intended drilling direction, a plurality of buttons distributed over the bit head to engage material to be crushed. At least one of the buttons has a shank portion made of a substrate material of particles of a first material embedded in a binder phase. The first material is harder than the binder phase. The shank portion at least partially forms a bearing portion, the material of which is harder than the binder phase. At least one of the buttons is allowed to rotate about its own respective symmetry axis.

Abstract: A composite may generally include a substantially continuous binder phase and a first reinforcing agent cluster infiltrated by the binder phase, the first reinforcing agent cluster comprising a plurality of first reinforcing agent particles. A drill bit may include at least one cutting element for engaging a formation and a bit body, at least a portion of said drill bit being a composite that includes a substantially continuous binder phase and a first reinforcing agent cluster infiltrated by the binder phase.

Abstract: The stair-climbing apparatus has a series of articulating wheel sets extending below the platform. All of the wheel sets are vertically adjustable to negotiate stairways and similar changes of elevation. The lead wheel set is fixed longitudinally relative to the platform, while following wheel sets are longitudinally adjustable to adjust for the pitch or slope of different stairways. The apparatus uses sensors (e.g., mechanical, infrared, ultrasonic, etc.) to detect the presence of the stair risers and their height, control of the assembly being accomplished by a control circuit on board the machine. The wheel sets are raised and lowered independently of one another by pantograph mechanisms extending between the platform and the wheel sets. The horizontally adjustable wheel sets are positioned by a longitudinally disposed rack on the platform.

Abstract: An electric car defined by means of a car body having a front end, a rear end, a top portion and a bottom portion. A center console is placed at an interior forepart of the electric car. A steering is attached to the center console. A rectangular seat is mounted on a rectangular box, the rectangular box being longitudinally placed at a center part of the electric car. A storage area having a personal storage and a battery storage is enclosed within the rectangular box. The battery storage includes a battery pack having a set of rechargeable batteries for powering the electric car. A plug point is located at a rear end of the electric car for charging the battery pack. A pair of rotatable front wheels and back wheels is provided for ensuring smooth movement of the electric car. The electric car is designed to achieve better performance by reducing the power consumption.

Abstract: A front end structure for a vehicle includes a facia member defining a forward end of an engine compartment of the vehicle and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the facia member. A duct member is interposed between the facia member and the radiator. The duct member at least partially blocks the radiator and defines a duct passage extending from an underside opening of the vehicle to the radiator. At least one duct opening is defined in the duct member for supplementing air flow to the radiator from the underside opening.

Abstract: A motor vehicle chassis including two valance lateral flanks including a horizontal portion for attachment to a central floor situated between the two lateral flanks, at least one horizontal beam for accepting seats which is mounted on the raised central floor of the vehicle, and a housing for an energy reservoir situated under a horizontal main surface of the central floor, the horizontal portions of the valance and the main surface of the central floor having a height difference. The chassis further includes connecting elements arranged on each side of the chassis and including a flat portion fixed to the central floor and an inclined portion fixed to one end of the horizontal beam, the inclined and flat portions being joined together and produced as a single piece, and the connecting element being fixed to the horizontal beam and to the central floor respectively, using welding.

Abstract: A device for the removable attachment of a battery of a motor vehicle includes a top portion including an attachment to a motor vehicle, a bottom portion including a connection with the battery, and a latch and a screw including a threaded portion so as to allow locking and unlocking, then the mutual tightening and loosening of the top portion and the bottom portion.

Abstract: The invention is a motorcycle with a main frame (1), the main frame (1) holding a rear swing arm assembly (2) with a rear wheel assembly (3), said main frame (1) holding an engine (12) and a drive train (13) connected to the rear wheel assembly (3). The main frame (1) is connected via a pivot joint (9) near the main frame's (9) upper, fore portion to a top frame (7), and the pivot joint (9) has a transverse axis (9?) relative to the main frame (1). The top frame (7) has a rearwards extending seat frame (8) provided with a seat (15) and a forward extending steering neck frame (5) holding a steering neck (6) further holding a triple tree assembly (14) with a front fork assembly (4) with a front wheel assembly (10). The main frame (1) is provided with an actuator assembly (16) for providing rotation of the top frame (7) relative to the main frame (1).

Abstract: A recreational utility vehicle has a frame, four wheels, a pair of seats mounted laterally beside each other, a cage, a steering assembly, an engine, a front differential, a rear differential, an actuator selectively operatively connecting the engine to the front differential, and a vehicle drive mode switch for selecting between a first and second drive mode. When the first drive mode is selected, the actuator operatively connects the engine to the front differential, and when the second drive mode is selected, the actuator operatively disconnects the engine from the front differential. An electric motor is operatively connected to the steering assembly. A steering control unit is electrically connected to the electric motor, determines an output torque to be applied by the electric motor based at least in part on a speed of the vehicle, and controls the electric motor to apply the output torque to the steering assembly.

Abstract: A power steering system has: a steering shaft; a pinion shaft; a torque sensor; a rack housing communicating with inside of the sensor housing; a rack shaft provided in the rack housing; a motor housing communicating with inside of the rack housing; an electric motor provided in the motor housing; an ECU housing communicating with inside of the motor housing; a motor control unit housed in the ECU housing; and a respiration valve provided at any of the sensor housing, the rack housing and the motor housing and located at an upper side with respect to an upper end of the ECU housing in vehicle-mounted state. The respiration valve has function by which air passes through each house and between inside and outside of the ECU housing so as to absorb change of expansion/contraction of the air in the ECU housing while suppressing entry of water from the outside.

Abstract: An ear piece assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000) designed for a stethoscope or other headpiece, and configured to allow rotation of an ear tip (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) of the assembly about a central axis (relative to the rest of the assembly) and to allow limited off axis movement of the ear tip (relative to the rest of the assembly). In typical embodiments, the ear piece assembly is designed to fit a user's ear canal and stay in place during typical use without rotational or off axis movement of the ear tip relative to the ear canal, and to provide substantially more comfort to the user than would a headpiece with a conventional ear tip assembly, particularly for prolonged wearing by the user. Other aspects of the invention are a headpiece (e.g.

Abstract: In one example, a firearm sound suppressor includes a housing, a baffle, and an inner sleeve adapted to be disposed within the housing and to substantially surround the baffle. The inner sleeve includes a sidewall adapted to slide against the housing to permit the inner sleeve with the baffle to be selectively inserted into and removed from the housing without the baffle contacting the housing, and a longitudinal split extending through the sidewall and between front and rear ends of the inner sleeve to permit the sidewall to flex to permit removal of the baffle from the inner sleeve. Other embodiments are also contemplated.

Abstract: In one example, a firearm sound suppressor includes a housing and an interior member. The interior member is disposed within the housing so as to define a chamber between an exterior surface of the interior member and an interior surface of the housing. The interior member includes a lumen and a plurality of vents extending through the interior member between the lumen and the chamber. The vents are adapted to pass combustion gases from the lumen to the chamber. The firearm sound suppressor also includes a blast deflector disposed between the vents and the interior surface of the housing. The blast deflector is adapted to prevent the combustion gases from impinging directly on the interior surface of the housing. Other embodiments are also contemplated.

Abstract: An exhaust system for an engine includes an exhaust pipe connected to an exhaust port of an engine and a muffler attached to the exhaust pipe and configured to reduce exhaust noise. The muffler includes an inner cylinder part connected to the downstream end of the exhaust pipe, an outer cylinder part configured to cover an outside of the inner cylinder part and noise absorbing materials disposed between the inner cylinder part and the outer cylinder part. A plurality of first communication holes providing communication between an inside and an outside of the inner cylinder part is formed in an upstream portion of the inner cylinder part. A plurality of second communication holes providing communication between the inside and the outside of the inner cylinder part is formed in a downstream portion of the inner cylinder part. Guide walls extend toward the inside of the inner cylinder part.

Abstract: A supporting structure for an anti-noise barrier and relative assembly method are disclosed. The foundation and the structural post of the barrier are a single continuous piece in the shape of a sheet pile. The sheet pile has a first part and a second part of such a length that, in use, the second part is insertable on the ground to realize the foundation, while, contextually, the first part emerges from the ground upwards. The first part of the sheet pile, besides, is provided with connection means through which to be able to connect the sound-absorbent panels, and with a plate on which to lean the panels themselves in such a way that the arrangement on the ground of the foundation and of the structural post is realizable in a single phase to then proceed with the second phase of application of the panels.

Abstract: Method and Apparatus for a Compact Descender used in conjunction with a rope. The invention includes a first plate and a second plate arranged adjacent to one another and pivotally connected to one another by a rope post at the top ends of the first plate and the second plate. The first plate and the second plate are selectively and pivotally opened and closed and are interlocked when closed by attachment of a carabiner through a hole in the bottom end of the first plate and an adjacent hole in the bottom end of the second plate. The first plate and the second plate include a rope channel adjacent to a lever, where the lever is pivotally attached to a pivot pin affixed to the first plate. A substantially rectangular shaped rope clamping cam is pivotally attached above the lever on the same pivot pin.

Abstract: A scaffold has an upright and a transverse tube connected to it, as well as a handrail tube connected to the transverse tube. The cross-section of the transverse tube is circular with an outer diameter and a flattened portion, which is present at a distance from the outer side of an opposite wall portion. The handrail tube is provided with a C-shaped recess with an inner diameter and a boundary wall which extends over an angle greater than 180 degrees, and of which the ends are at a distance from each other.

Abstract: A ladder safety device, systems and methods of arresting falls from ladders are provided. The ladder safety device includes a safety guide that extends along the length of an extension ladder. The length of the guide along the length of the ladder extends and contracts in unison with the extension and retraction of the extension ladder, and a tension is maintained on the guide to maintain a load during use of the ladder for climbing.

Abstract: A lubricating device for a gear train (5) including a plurality of gears meshing with each other includes a shroud (7) configured to cover the gear train (5) and a housing (9) configured to cover the shroud (7). The shroud (7) includes: an oil supply nozzle (25) configured to supply oil (OL) to a meshing position (21) of the gear train (5); and oil-drain ports (41) through which the oil (OL) is discharged from the shroud. The housing (9) includes, at its lower part, a draw-out port (43) through which the oil (OL) discharged from the oil-drain ports (41) is drawn to the outside of the housing. Guide members (47) are provided between the shroud (7) and the housing (9). The guide members (47) guide the oil (OL) discharged from the respective oil-drain ports (41) of the shroud (7) such that the oil (OL) flows downward through space (S) between the shroud (7) and the housing (9).

Abstract: A link has first and second ends coupled, so as to be axially shiftable, respectively to two shafts that include a reference point located in a base and cross each other. A gas actuator has an inner space that has gas pressure pressing the first end of the link toward the reference point so as to shift the first end of the link such that a distance between a first end position of the link and the reference point is equal to or more than a distance between the first and second ends in a state where the inner space has a volume equal to zero obtained by extrapolating variation of the inner space volume relative to the first end position. The second end and a lift section that is vertically shiftable with respect to the base are coupled by means of a coupling section.

Abstract: A false-brake prevention device includes a wheel shaft, a positioning structure, a protruding pillar, a wheel hub rotatably disposed on the wheel shaft, a brake base connected to the wheel shaft, and a brake pedal pivotally connected to the brake base and having a brake lever for engaging with a brake tooth structure of the wheel hub. The positioning structure is formed on one of the brake pedal and the brake base, and has lock and release slots and an elastic portion formed therebetween. A first return region is connected to a transition region and formed on a side surface of the elastic portion with a gradually reducing height from the transition region to the lock slot. The protruding pillar is formed on the other one of the brake pedal and the brake base for pushing the elastic portion and for engaging with the lock slot or the release slot.

Abstract: A bicycle disc brake rotor is provided with a base rotor plate and a first layer. The base rotor plate includes an outer portion formed of iron. The outer portion has first and second base surfaces facing in opposite axial directions. The first layer overlies the first base surface of the outer portion of the base rotor plate to form a first outer surface. The first layer has a corrosion resistant characteristic which is superior to the base rotor plate.

Abstract: A bicycle disc brake rotor is provided with a base rotor plate and a surface region. The base rotor plate includes an outer portion that is formed of iron. The outer portion has first and second base surfaces facing in opposite axial directions. The surface region is formed by a diffusion process on the base rotor plate. The surface region has a corrosion resistant characteristic which is superior to the base rotor plate.

Abstract: A brake for a rotating member is disclosed. The brake is used with a liquid coolant, and includes a housing for containing the liquid, a stationary element disposed in the housing, a wear plate disposed on the stationary element, a friction element coupled to the rotating member for contacting the wear plate, and a removable heat transfer insert disposed adjacent the wear plate and in fluid communication with the coolant, the heat transfer insert consisting of a non-galvanic material.

Abstract: A plurality of rotating side brake disks and a plurality of non-rotating side brake disks are arranged outside in the radial direction from a motor shaft in a brake case while alternately overlapping with each other. A frictional material is provided only on the non-rotating side brake disk in these rotating side brake disk and the non-rotating side brake disk. As a result, the weight of the rotating side brake disk can be reduced, and drag resistance of the rotating side brake disk rotating also in brake release can be reduced.

Abstract: A disc brake for a motor vehicle includes a spring arrangement mounted on at least one mounting tongue of a brake pad carrier. The spring arrangement provides a predetermined spring travel, which is dimensioned such that a movement of the brake pad carrier for actuating the brake is permitted without brake pad wear compensation and such that when using up the predetermined spring travel the brake pad arrangement contacts the spring arrangement for brake pad wear compensation and moves the latter within a brake pad arrangement guide in order to compensate brake pad wear.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for a brake actuator which is provided, for example, for an electromechanically operated parking brake. The assembly comprises a drive device and a gear device for generating and transmitting a torque to a brake device, a carrier element having a first mounting device to which the drive device and the gear device are mechanically secured, and a housing having a housing lower portion which has a second mounting device, on which the carrier element together with the drive device and gear device is arranged in a self-supporting manner by means of the first mounting device.

Abstract: A damped brake rotor has at least one friction disk connected to a hat portion. At least one cavity in located in the friction disk. An insert is located within the cavity. A braze ring is located within the cavity and radially outward from the insert. A braze located within the cavity and radially outward from the braze ring.

Abstract: A shock absorber configured to mount within a remote control vehicle. The shock absorber includes a cylindrical housing, a piston rod, and an acircular piston head. The piston head includes a plurality of substantially flat surfaces disposed on sides of the piston head that form bypass gaps between the piston head and the cylindrical housing. The acircular piston head includes a plurality of bypass apertures disposed through the piston head in an angularly asymmetrical configuration. The acircular piston head is generally octagon shaped. The acircular piston head includes a plurality of spaced arcuate edges sized to come in contact with an interior surface of the cylindrical housing. The shock absorber includes a plurality of bypass valves formed by cooperative operation of a shim coupled against the bypass apertures, such that fluid is permitted to flow through the bypass valves in a first direction and is restricted in a second direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combining structure of a shock absorber including a stopper assembly adapted to surround opposite ends of a bypass passage formed in a piston rod of the shock absorber, with at least one gateway provided to promote smooth flow of a working fluid, and to keep a piston valve firmly pressed against the piston rod and fixed. The combining structure may ensure that the overall length of the shock absorber does not unnecessarily increase, while generating normal damping force without interference with flow of the working fluid.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake mechanism is described including a housing. A master cylinder assembly is disposed within the housing, and the master cylinder assembly includes a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber includes a first chamber portion having a first diameter and a second chamber portion having a second diameter, with the first diameter greater than the second diameter. The fluid chamber includes a transition region between the first and second chamber portions. The mechanism includes a piston assembly having a piston disposed within the fluid chamber. A first seal is configured to sealingly engage between the first chamber portion and the piston, and a second seal is configured to sealingly engage between the second chamber portion and the piston. The mechanism includes an outlet port extending from the fluid chamber from or adjacent the transition region.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a container comprising a pump to vacuum the air contained in the container. The pump is combined with the telescopic handle of the container. A check valve in communication with the interior chamber of the container is connected to the vacuum pump for withdrawing air from the container to decrease the volume occupied by the items contained in the container.

Abstract: A driving end of a tool includes a body including a chamber and a bore. The chamber includes first and second pawls disposed therein. A first engaging member is rotatably disposed in the chamber and defines a first engaging section with a plurality of teeth. A second engaging member is rotatably disposed in the chamber and defines first and second engaging areas. The first engaging section is engaged with the first engaging area. The first and second engaging areas are selectively engaged with the first and second pawls. A switch includes an activating member inserted through the bore and received in the second engaging member and operably rotatable to first and second positions selectively.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus for transmitting torque from a drive shaft to an output shaft includes two couplings with a respective primary part and secondary part. The primary and secondary parts are twistable to a certain extent relative to one another against the force of springs. Several carriers for carrying spring plates and support plates are arranged in a distributed manner over the circumference of the coupling. There is a locating pin between two screws for positioning a carrier, the locating pin being axially parallel to the screws. One coupling is in a drive connection with the drive shaft, and the other coupling is in a drive connection with the output shaft. Every carrier which can be inserted into a respective recess in the primary part or secondary part of the respective coupling forms a premounted spring unit together with the spring plates carried by the carrier.

Abstract: A torque-limiting coupling includes a main body, a torque-limiting assembly, a limiting mechanism, and a bearing. The main body forms a receiving cavity where the torque-limiting assembly is received. The assembly includes an elastic element, a pressing element, and an adjusting element. The adjusting element is adapted for adjusting compression of the elastic element. The limiting mechanism is adapted for restricting the assembly in the receiving cavity. Thereby, the torque-limitation can be kept stable, and all components can be restricted in the main body. Also, the reaction force by the pressing element is absorbed by the bearing to reduce shock.

Abstract: A casino chip exchange system includes a counterfeit detection counter configured to count and sum monies inserted by a casino insider and detect the presence of counterfeit money; a money storage part configured to store monies which have passed through the counterfeit detection counter; a chip identification part disposed on a casino table; a chip identification device configured to count and sum a plurality of casino chips placed on the chip identification part and detect the presence of a counterfeit casino chips; a control unit connected with the counterfeit detection counter and the chip identification device and configured to check whether a summed amount of monies calculated by the counterfeit detection counter corresponds to a summed amount of casino chips calculated by the chip identification device; and an output unit connected with the control unit.