Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for loading a pre-curved electrode array onto a straightening member are described herein. An exemplary system may include a loading tool including a housing and a slider member disposed at least partially within the housing. The slider member may be slidable from a first position to a second position and configured to move a pre-curved electrode array from a curved configuration to a straightened configuration as it slides from the first position to the second position. The exemplary system may also include a straightening member configured to be inserted into the pre-curved electrode array. Corresponding methods are also described.

Abstract: A secure and integrated matching of a consumer product box of dissimilar shapes and characteristics to a receiving holder from a moving environmental surroundings, can include a connector configured to selectively connect and position at least one wall from said the box to link with the receiving holder. In a preferred embodiment, the present method and apparatus is suitable for holding a tissue box of any shape in a cup holder of any shape in a vehicle, for example a car.

Abstract: Saw system, including methods and apparatus, for cutting pieces of stock to be installed end-to-end to form miter joints. In some embodiments, the saw system may include a computer that determines an appropriate saw pivot angle for cutting a proximal end of a second piece of stock, based on a corner angle entered for cutting a distal end of a first piece of stock. In some embodiments, the saw system may compensate for an offset pivot axis of a saw device based on entered lengths of cut first and second pieces generated respectively with the saw device pivoted to the left and to the right.

Abstract: A paper clip assembly, that includes a wire frame that is formed into a loop and a jaw that protrudes outwardly from the loop. Also, a plate insert is shaped to fit into said loop, and in one embodiment is fit into the loop, to form a paper clip having a plate that can bear a message.

Abstract: A method for mounting components, in particular terminal blocks, on a supporting rail, wherein the components are removed from at least one magazine by means of a first device, which comprises a receptacle for the components and moves automatically to and fro between a starting position and an end position, and are plugged onto the supporting rail, which is held in a first mounting position by a second device, includes the second device automatically transferring the supporting rail into a second mounting position after one of the components has been plugged on and a further component, which is arranged next to said component in the longitudinal direction of the supporting rail when the latter is in the fully equipped state, is plugged onto the supporting rail held in the second mounting position, in an analogous manner to the component.

Abstract: Superelastic and/or shape memory nickel-titanium alloys having an increased fatigue life that is superior to known nickel-titanium alloys are disclosed. The nickel-titanium alloys have a minimum fatigue life that may be at least about 10 million strain cycles at a strain greater than about 0.75%. The minimum fatigue life may be due, at least in part, to the nickel-titanium alloy having at least one of an oxygen concentration of less than about 200 ppm, a carbon concentration of less than about 200 ppm, the absence of oxide-based and/or carbide-based inclusions having a size greater than about 5 microns (?m), the presence of an R-phase, or combinations of the foregoing. Articles manufactured from such fatigue-resistant nickel-titanium alloys can be more durable because they are more resistant to repetitive strain and crack propagation.

Abstract: A mask frame assembly for thin film deposition including a frame having an opening portion and a support portion, and a mask having a deposition area in a position corresponding to the opening portion, wherein the mask includes a first layer including the deposition area and a peripheral portion disposed outside the deposition area and a second layer including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, at least a part of the first surface of the second layer faces the first layer and contacts the peripheral portion, and the second surface is welded to the support portion of the frame.

Abstract: A torque-limiting device may include a shaft extending axially through upper and lower shanks and a spring to connect to a nut. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities. The shaft may include a lumen extending there through, and through which a variety of devices and materials may be delivered to a workpiece.

Abstract: A method for attaching a component to an internal portion of an aircraft fuselage is disclosed herein. The method includes mounting a vibration isolator assembly to the internal portion of the aircraft fuselage. The vibration isolator assembly has a protruding engagement portion having a flange. The method further includes defining an opening in a vibration-deadening body. The method further includes positioning the vibration-deadening body over the vibration isolator such that the protruding engagement portion is received within the opening. The method further includes pressing a retaining member onto the protruding engagement portion such that the retaining member engages the flange. The retaining member will retain a portion of the vibration-deadening body below an end of the protruding engagement portion. The method still further includes attaching the component to the protruding engagement portion.

Abstract: A tool assembly for a rotary hammer is provided. The tool assembly includes an adapter and a drive socket removably mounted on the adapter. The adapter has a first end portion configured to be held by a chuck of the rotary hammer and a second end portion that includes a socket square drive fitting on which the drive socket is removably mounted. The socket drive fitting can have any suitable size. For example, the socket drive fitting can be a 1/4 inch, a 3/8 inch, a 1/2 inch, or a 3/4 inch square drive fitting.

Abstract: A method of assembling a flexible shaft drive transmission (4701) coupled between a drive motor and a power operated tool including the steps of: providing a drive transmitting shaft assembly (4800) including a flexible, elongated flex shaft (4702); providing an outer casing assembly (4702) including an outer casing (4704) defining a longitudinally extending throughbore and having a motor end (4710) and a tool end (4780); sliding a lock sleeve (4750) onto the motor end of the outer casing to a recessed position with respect to the motor end of the casing; inserting the motor end of the flex shaft through the tool end of the outer casing; affixing a driven fitting (4814) to the motor end of the flex shaft; advancing the lock sleeve to overlie the motor end of casing; and affixing a casing portion (4762) of the lock sleeve to the outer casing.

Abstract: A blind nut includes an internal threaded portion, a hollow tube-shaped portion adjacent to the internal threaded portion, and a flange with an opening provided at the opposite end of the internal threaded portion. The internal threaded portion and the tube-shaped portion are inserted into the mounting hole of a member. The tube-shaped portion includes a first tube-shaped portion adjacent to the internal threaded portion and having a thickness less than that of the internal threaded portion, and a second tube-shaped portion between the first tube-shaped portion and the flange having a thickness less than that of the first tube-shaped portion. A part of the second tube-shaped portion is plastically deformed so as to enlarge the diameter, the deformation of the second tube-shaped portion elastically deforms the first tube-shaped portion so as to enlarge the diameter, mounting the nut to the member.

Abstract: A method of riveting comprising using a punch (1) to push a rivet (9) through a workpiece (5) such that a shank (10) of the rivet (9) is received in a die (3) defined by a die body (3) which is in contact with the workpiece, a slug of material (16) being removed from the workpiece (5) by the rivet (9) and being received in the die, the method further comprising closing or substantially closing the die using a rod (4) and using the rod to upset the shank of the rivet.

Abstract: A fastening and loosening device is provided with a device main body (101) having an upper portion supported along an arrangement direction of stud bolts (65) in a freely movable manner by a conveyance device (73), a bolt tensioner (102) freely ascendable/descendable with respect to the stud bolts (65) together with the device main body (101) by a lift device (74), a guide device (103) coupled with the device main body (101) in a freely relatively movable manner via a cylinder (121) and having right and left guide members (123 and 124) contactable with an outer periphery of a nut (66) from both the right and left sides of a moving direction of the device main body (101), and a guide position adjustment device (105) capable of moving an inner guide member (123) in a horizontal direction intersecting with the moving direction of the device main body (101).

Abstract: A method for the joining of moulded components with a punching, stamping rivet, wherein a punched hole is radially widened in at least certain sections of the moulded components that are to be punched. A punching, stamping rivet is provided which has a deforming section that has a greater external diameter than a punching section.

Abstract: What is proposed is a device for setting blind rivets which has a motor-actuated pulling device for pulling on the rivet mandrel. The pulling device comprises a disk spring which is initially stressed during the actuation of the pulling device. As soon as the force exerted on the rivet mandrel by the pulling device is sufficiently large such that the rivet mandrel breaks off as intended, the previously stressed spring suddenly relaxes and results in the part of the pulling device which engages on the rivet mandrel butting against a stop. As a result, this part of the pulling device then stops abruptly whereas the rivet mandrel is projected further. It is possible in this way for the rivet mandrel to be conveyed into a rivet mandrel container present in the housing without a user having to execute a particular operation for this purpose.

Abstract: An installation system for attaching a transparent pane to a frame includes at least one support tool having a base member and a support member. The support member is operably coupled to the base member, and the support member is operable to support the pane in a fixed position relative to the frame. The support tool also includes a magnet that is fixed to at least one of the base member and the support member for magnetically and removably attaching the at least one support tool to the frame. A method of attaching the pane to the frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a tray for use in a subrack of a rack. The tray comprises a printed circuit board configured so that a plurality of connections can be made at a plurality of positions on the printed circuit board, each of the plurality of connections involving at least one connector positioned on a patch side of the plurality of positions and the least one connector having a device associated therewith in which information is stored. The tray is configured so that either side of the positions can be used as the patch side. The tray is configured so that the devices associated with the connectors involved in making the connections at the patch side can be read via the tray. The devices associated with the connections can be implemented, for example, using RFID tags or connection point identifier (CPID) storage devices (such as EEPROMs).

Abstract: A manufacturing method of shield type motor includes the following steps: a): providing an iron core; b): providing a plastic shell and having the exterior face of the plastic shell press against the interior face of the iron core; c): providing a plurality of connected enamel-covered coils for being wound around the bobbin; d): providing a wire fastener for bundling the first material of plastics and the second material of plastics; e): providing a protecting jacket to be connected to the plastic shell and for containing the plurality of enamel-covered coils; f): providing a mold to let the iron core place in the mold and having the first material of plastics teem into the mold; g): having the second material of plastics teem into the mold; and h): removing the mold to expose a main body.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electric motor is provided. The method includes positioning a guide rod within a motor housing and along an axial direction of the motor housing, wherein the guide rod is disposed radially inward of a plurality of motor components. Also included is guiding a rotor along the guide rod and radially inward of the plurality of motor components.

Abstract: A multi-layer, multi-turn structure for an inductor having a plurality of conductor layers separated by layers of insulator is described. The inductor further comprises a connector electrically connected between the conductor layers. The structure of the inductor may comprise a cavity therewithin. The structure of the inductor constructed such that electrical resistance is reduced therewithin, thus increasing the efficiency of the inductor. The inductor is particularly useful at operating within the radio frequency range and greater.

Abstract: The easy bilge is designed to make the replacement or installation of bilge pumps or other instruments in tight spaces easy to achieve. The bilge pump or other device is fastened to the assembly arm which is fastened to the mounting plate. The mounting plate is in turn epoxied to the interior hull of the boat. This makes it so the assembly arm can be removed at any time to replace any instrument or pump and be reinserted with little or no effort.

Abstract: An introducer with a longitudinal slit is disclosed. The slit may enable a practitioner to remove the introducer from an elongate instrument without removing the elongate instrument from a hub or catheter. A hub having a hub taper is also disclosed. The hub taper may be configured to retain the introducer within the hub in some embodiments.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a circuit board to a bottom panel includes a first mounting member and a second mounting member. The first mounting member includes a positioning portion, and an installation portion extending from the positioning portion. The second mounting member includes a stopper portion and a locking portion extending from the stopper portion. An installation hole is defined in the locking portion, and a number of blocking portions located on the stopper portion. The bottom panel defines a through hole, and the circuit board defines an installation opening. The installation portion extends though the through hole and is engaged in the installation hole by rotation of the blocking portions, and the positioning portion abuts the bottom panel. The stopper portion is adapted to extend through the installation opening for engaging with the circuit board.

Abstract: An elastic wave device includes a substrate, a vibrating portion located on a first main surface of the substrate, pads located on the first main surface of the substrate and electrically connected to electrodes of the vibrating portion, a supporting layer arranged on the first main surface of the substrate so as to enclose the vibrating portion, a sheet-shaped cover layer composed of resin including synthetic rubber and disposed on the supporting layer so as to form a hollow space around the periphery of the vibrating portion, a protective layer composed of resin having resistance to flux and disposed on a side of the cover layer remote from the supporting layer, via conductors extending through the protective layer, the cover layer, and the supporting layer and connected to the pads, and external electrodes including solder bumps, disposed at ends of the via conductors adjacent to the protective layer.

Abstract: An area efficient distributed device for integrated voltage regulators comprising at least one filler cell coupled between a pair of PADS on I/O rail of a chip and at least one additional filler cell having small size replica of said device is coupled to said I/O rails for distributing replicas of said device on the periphery of said chip. The device is coupled as small size replica on the lower portion of said second filler cell for distributing said device on the periphery of said chip and providing maximal area utilization.

Abstract: Methods for improving alignment precision of two parts of an electronic device are disclosed. Two parts are stacked with an intervening rolling element having a first diameter. One part can pivot relative to the other part about the rolling element to bring the two parts into alignment. The pivoting can be achieved by imposing a z-direction force on the parts, such as a magnetic force. The aligned parts can be locked by solidification of solder. Prior to the pivoting step, the one rolling element can be held on one of said two parts using a thermally dissipative material that comprises glycerol.

Abstract: A system for modifying a slot in a rotor includes a drill, a clamp connected to the drill and configured to engage with an interior surface of the slot, and means for supporting the drill from a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor. A method for modifying a slot in a rotor includes connecting a coupling to a stationary platform adjacent to the rotor, connecting a drill to the coupling, and locating the drill proximate to the slot. The method further includes inserting a clamp into the slot, engaging the clamp with an interior surface of the slot, and operating the drill to create a cavity in the slot.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a device for manufacturing a breaker ply package for a green tyre, wherein a rubber band (51) is supplied by a supply device (35) that can be moved between a first position and a second position, wherein the supply device can be moved between a first position in which the supply device is set for supplying the continuous rubber band (51) at a supply direction which with the conveyance direction (T) includes a first angle that equals the first cord angle, and a second position in which the supply device is set for supplying the continuous rubber band (51) at a supply direction which with the conveyance direction (T) includes a second angle that equals the second cord angle, wherein the second angle is not equal to the first angle.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structural element comprises steps of providing separate first and second half-shells made of at least one layer of composite material including a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix, providing a core made of ductile material Joking the core to the first half-shell such that at least one cavity is defined inside the structural element, and joining the second half-shell to the first half-shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a bearing arrangement for a roll journal, wherein the bearing arrangement comprises a bearing insert, with a bearing bush, and a journal bush which is mounted with bearing play in the bearing bush and can be pushed onto the roll journal. In order to extend the service life of the bearing arrangement and therefore to save costs, the method according to the invention provides, in order to eliminate scoring, for the external diameter Da of the journal bush also to be reduced below a threshold value Dak and at the same time for a novel bearing bush to be supplied which, with regard to its internal diameter Di new, is adapted to the reduced external diameter of the bearing bush in such a way that the bearing play remains within a predefined permissible value range.

Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of an outer ring of a back-to-back arrangement double-row angular ball bearing from a raw material comprising an upsetting, a backward extrusion process, a punching, a rolling and a finishing, wherein an outer diameter of a first intermediate material produced by the upsetting is equal to or smaller than an inside diameter of an inner periphery large diameter portion of the inner circumference of a die used in the backward extrusion process and larger than an inside diameter of an inner periphery small portion of the die, and in a condition with the first intermediate material sitting on the inner periphery inclined portion of the die, the intermediate material is pushed toward a base of the die by a punch, to thereby the middle metal material with the highest cleanliness of the raw material is exposed to two outer ring raceways of the outer ring.

Abstract: A vacuum shaver includes a nozzle having one or more cutting surfaces and an electric motor. The vacuum shaver can also include an air moving member coupled to the electric motor and a battery. The electric motor can provide mechanical power to the air moving member which can guide air through an air movement guide configured to guide airflow in through the nozzle, past the air moving member and out an exhaust vent.

Abstract: A method of making a razor cartridge is provided. A housing of the razor cartridge has an elongated body having, integrally formed, a guard, a cap and an interior wall extending between the guard and the cap close to an end of the elongated body. An exterior wall extends outwardly of the interior wall and is joined to the interior wall by a film hinge. A portion of a body of a razor blade is positioned in a slot of the interior wall. The exterior wall is folded about the film hinge so that a lip of the exterior wall overlays an end portion of the cutting edge of the razor blade to secure to razor blade within the housing. The exterior wall is additionally secured to the elongated body. A razor cartridge is thus provided.

Abstract: A multifunctional rotary cutting head is provided for cutting devices as well as portable devices equipped with such a cutting head. The cutting head comprises a rotary housing that has at least a top part and a bottom part and accommodates a support for one or more cutting elements or tools. The support is penetrated by an axial drive shaft on which the support is mounted. The support for the cutting element(s)or tool(s) has two leads to selectively mounting the cutting element(s) or tool(s), i.e. a first level designed to mount strands of cutting wire and a second level designed to mount an interchangeable cutting blade.

Abstract: The kitchen knife with the sharpener includes: a cutout recess formed in an end of the handle; a locking space extending from the cutout recess; and a sharpener, including: a locking part removably received in the locking space; a sharpener body extending from the locking part; a whetting groove transversely formed in the sharpener body; plate-shaped whetstones inclinedly installed on opposing sidewalls of the whetting groove so that the whetstones form a V-shaped arrangement; and a rubber cushion placed below a rear surface of a whetstone.

Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to a knife with a housing comprising a first housing part (12) and a second housing part (13) and also a blade carrier (20), in which a blade (15) is retained, wherein the first housing part (12), in particular for a (blade changeover, can be released from the second housing part (13) and fastened thereon again, wherein the blade carrier (20) is mounted in the housing (11) such that it can be moved between a basic position and a cutting position. The special feature is that the blade carrier (20) is connected to the second housing part (13) in a non-releasable manner, and that the blade carrier (20) and the second housing part (13) form a preassemblable structural unit which can be fastened on the first housing part (12) in a releasable manner.

Abstract: A slider has an upper sliding element, a lower sliding element and a resilient tab. The upper sliding element has two first engaging segments disposed on an inner side of the upper sliding element. The lower sliding element has two second engaging segments disposed on an outer side facing the inner side of the upper sliding element and engaging the first engaging segments. A tab holding base is formed on and protrudes from the outer side of the lower sliding element and has a chamber defined in the tab holding base. The resilient tab is held in the chamber in the lower sliding element and has two legs. Accordingly, a slider having a structure in a closed condition is provided to prevent objects from entering into the chamber to interfere the operation of the resilient tab and the operation of the slider is smooth.

Abstract: An accessory configured for use with a reciprocating saw having a spindle. The accessory is configured to reciprocate with the spindle. The accessory includes an attachment portion having a tang including a first tang member and a second tang member and an aperture that extends through the attachment portion from a first broad side to a second broad side. The attachment portion also includes a first radius, which terminates to define a projection, located on a first narrow side. The attachment portion also includes a second radius, which terminates to define a projection, located on a second narrow side. The first radius and the second radius are configured to contact an exterior of the spindle.

Abstract: A pair of gardening shears include two opposite cutters (10), two handles (30) connected with the cutters respectively, and two pivot units (20) each pivotally connected with a respective one of the cutters and a respective one of the handles. Thus, each of the handles is pivotable relative to a respective one of the cutters by a respective one of the pivot units to change the angle between each of the handles and the respective cutter and to change the pitch angle of each of the handles freely.

Abstract: A flower trimmer including a handle and a head connected thereto on which a blade with a cutting edge is disposed so that an end area of a flower stem brought against the cutting edge can be trimmed or cut off by a tensile force introduced at the handle. The head comprises an opening at the front end thereof through which opening the flower stem is inserted into the head substantially in the axial direction and directed past the blade. In the head, a cavity is provided next to the opening, the cavity being traversed by the blade.

Abstract: A chisel according to the present technology has a reduced tendency to jam in a substrate. The chisel is on an axis in the striking direction with successively a striking surface, a shank, a spreading element and a tip. The spreading element has multiple ribs around the axis extending along the axis 2. The ribs each have a wave shape formed through a tangential deflection with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A shaft bearing device for a hand-held power tool, in particular for an angle grinder and/or a circular saw, includes at least one first support unit and at least one second support unit which are intended to axially and/or radially support a bearing element of a shaft. At least one of the at least two support units is formed at least partially by a plate element that has at least one axial and/or radial bend.

Abstract: A blade adapter for a hacksaw is connected to the spine of the hacksaw and includes three connection portions. The hacksaw blade is connected between the engaging portion connected to the handle of the hacksaw and one of the three connection portions of the blade adapter to set the hacksaw blade at two different angular positions relative to the spine. The hacksaw blade can be set to be parallel to the spine or at an angle relative to the spine. A jabsaw blade is able to be connected to the front end of the hacksaw.

Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) is provided including a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends. The arm includes multiple connected arm segments. Each arm segment has a longitudinal axis. Each arm segment includes a generally tubular core, an outer sleeve surrounding at least a portion of a length of the core, and at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. The outer sleeve is a cylindrical tube having a first portion at a first end and a second portion that extends from the first portion to an opposite end. The first portion is coupled to an end of the core. The first portion is shorter than the second portion and the second portion is configured to move relative to the core.

Abstract: A co-ordinate measuring machine comprising a block of concrete with function of foundation or machine bed, and a plurality of linear deformation sensors embedded in the block or applied thereto and configured for detecting the deformations of the block itself for compensating the measuring errors of the machine resulting from said deformations.

Abstract: A touch probe (1;1?;1?;1??) for applications in machine tools or measuring machines includes a support frame (2) with a protective casing (3), and a movable armset (5) with a feeler (11) to touch a part to be checked (13). The probe includes a laminar piezoelectric transducer (25) made of polymeric material, such as polyvinylidene fluoride, which is connected to the support frame and fixed at a bearing and locating area (7) on which the movable armset rests in a position defined by an isostatic rest system (17). A thermal insulation system is placed between the protective casing and the piezoelectric transducer and preferably includes at least one element (28) made of thermal insulating material, such as fibreglass, between the piezoelectric transducer and the support frame.

Abstract: A touch probe (1;1?;1?;1??) for applications in machine tools or measuring machines includes a support frame (2) with a protective casing (3), and a movable armset (5) with a feeler (11) to touch a part to be checked (13). The probe includes a detection device (23) with a laminar piezoelectric transducer (25) made of polymeric material, such as polyvinylidene fluoride, which is connected to the support frame and fixed at a bearing and locating area (7), on which the movable armset rests in a position defined by an isostatic rest system (17). Conditioning electronics (30) connected to the support frame include processing means for processing a force signal (M) provided by the detection device, comparing it with a threshold value (S) and generating a touch signal (T). The conditioning electronics include differential charge amplifiers (3) and a processing system (55) to dynamically vary the threshold value depending on the most recent values of the force signal detected.

Abstract: In a method for determining a lift height of a work machine, a height measurement is carried out between a position along an approximately vertical movement axis of a lift element of the work machine to a reference point. In order to output a correct lift height constantly despite tire wear occurring on the wheel of the work machine, the reference point is formed by the floor.

Abstract: Provided is a gas supply apparatus having a source gas supply system configured to supply a source gas to a processing container using a carrier gas, wherein the source gas is generated from a liquid raw material consisting of an organic metal material. The gas supply apparatus includes a raw material storage tank configured to store the liquid raw material therein; a gas supply portion installed to the raw material storage tank and connected to a carrier gas passage, wherein the carrier gas passage allows the carrier gas to flow; a gas outflow portion installed to the raw material storage tank and connected to a source gas passage, wherein the source gas passage allows the source gas to flow; and a baffle plate configured to prevent the carrier gas injected from the gas supply portion from being brought into direct contact with a liquid surface of the raw material.