Abstract: A secondary (backup) release (unlocking and unlatching) of a charge cord for plug-in electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles is provided. A charging port is configured to receive a charging cord and includes a lock bolt configured to lock the charging cord in the charging port during charging. The vehicle also includes a hood assembly having a hood latch with a first cable coupled to the hood latch. A second cable is coupled to the latch bolt and a sheath of the first cable for unlocking the lock bolt. A retainer is coupled to the hood assembly and is configured to limit movement of the second cable until the hood latch has released the hood assembly.

Abstract: A structure of security and protection for connection socket includes a connection socket, a connection block, a resilient member, and a security member. The connection socket forms a receiving space and a slide channel. The slide channel is located at one side of the receiving space. The connection block is coupled to a rear end of the connection socket and forms a positioning section. The resilient member includes at least one resilient engagement section and is arranged in the positioning section of the connection block. The security member has an end forming a bar section that forms at a rear side thereof a barb section. The barb section is coupled to the at least one resilient engagement section of the resilient member. The bar section has two ends extending rearward to connect to a plate section. The security member is received in the slide channel of the connection socket.

Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.

Abstract: An electrical connector electrically connecting a chip module to a printed circuit board, has includes an insulative housing having a number of terminals received therein and a loading plate covering on the insulative housing. The loading plate comprises a first rotating element rotatably attached to one end of the insulative housing and a second rotating element rotatably attached to the other end of the insulative housing, the two rotating elements interlocked with each other.

Abstract: A squid connector is described herein and can include a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion can include a top housing having a top aperture and a top wall defining a top cavity. The top portion can also include a number of conductor receivers mechanically coupled to the top wall, and a top coupling feature disposed on the top housing. The bottom portion can include a bottom housing having a bottom aperture and a bottom wall defining a bottom cavity. The bottom portion can also include a number of fuse holders positioned within the bottom cavity, and a number of fuses removeably coupled to the fuse holders and a collector electrically coupled to the bottom end of the fuses. The bottom portion can also include a connector pin electrically coupled to the collector and a bottom coupling feature disposed on the bottom housing.

Abstract: A jack connector includes a main body, contact terminals, and an engaging assembly. The main body has a lateral opening on its one side surface and a top opening on a top surface connected to the side surface. A portion of the contact terminals are provided in the main body. The engaging assembly is mounted on the top surface of the main body to surround the top opening. The engaging assembly has two engaging plates protruding from the top opening. When a plug is inserted into the jack connector via the lateral opening, the two engaging plates of the jack connector are engaged with the plug, so that the plug can be electrically connected to the jack connector via the contact terminals.

Abstract: A floating or compliant plate test socket device and method is disclosed. Three primary components, a fixed frame (20) receives a floating or compliant plate (22), sit together atop a housing (24) which contains contact pins used for the electrical test of the DUT (device under test). In fixed plate (20) are bearings for reducing friction when the floating plate is driven downward by the DUT inserter. Embedded in sidewalls (40) are a plurality of vertical raceways (46) which receive bearings (48). The raceways are borings, which have gap in the boring, in the fixed plate sidewalls (40) with the boring center spaced from the sidewall sufficiently that part of the bore removes part of the sidewall but allows the ball bearings to partially protrude from the gap formed in the incomplete semicircular boarding without the bearings being able to freely escape.

Abstract: A communication plug having a plug body and a plurality of contact pairs at least partially within the plug body, the contact pairs including an inherent asymmetric coupling between individual contacts of one of the contact pairs and other individual contacts of another of the contact pairs. Second asymmetric coupling elements are connected between the individual contacts of one of the contact pairs and the other individual contacts of another of the contact pairs. The second asymmetric coupling elements, when combined with the inherent asymmetric coupling, provide a balanced symmetric coupling between the individual contacts of one of the contact pairs and the other individual contacts of another of the contact pairs.

Abstract: A cable gland (1) for a shielded cable (2), including a threaded sleeve (9), a clamping insert (4) that engages therein, and a union nut (7) or pressure screw in the usual manner. The union nut or pressure screw act axially and radially upon an area of the clamping insert (4) protruding beyond the threaded sleeve (9) and radially deforms the clamping area or the clamping finger (6) of the clamping insert. The threaded sleeve (9) contains a contact device (10) having one or more contact fingers (11), which lie against the shielding of the cable (2) in a contacting manner in the working position.

Abstract: An electronic device protective case with a built-in capability to have a connector or cable that enables it to interface to power and communication sources without the need for a separate cable. The connector can be an AC connector for power, or a DC connector for power and/or signals, such as an universal serial bus (USB) connector or similar connector. The connector or cable can the move between a stowed position within the protective case housing and a deployed positions where it is external to said case.

Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a detachable outlet system for switching and changing outlets and switches with ease. The detachable outlet system comprises a receptacle, wherein a male adapter is secured to the receptacle. The detachable outlet system also comprises a gang box wired to comprise a female adapter, wherein the female adapter is positioned internal to the gang box. The gang box can further include a protective plate secured to the front of the gang box, and a spacer plate secured to the protective plate. The male adapter is then aligned with the female adapter of the gang box, and a user exhibits a pushing force to insert the receptacle into the gang box. Once the female and male adapters are matingly secured together in electrical communication, a faceplate can be positioned over the receptacle and secured into place.

Abstract: A coaxial socket contact for connecting to a coaxial transmission medium to form an electrically conductive path between the transmission medium and the coaxial socket contact, the coaxial socket contact includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end with a tubular body between the first end and the second end, the tubular body having a perimeter and a medial region. The contact further includes at least one slotted region having at least one cantilevered arm extending from the medial region to the first end, the slotted region defining a first length along an axis extending from the first end to the second end, the at least one cantilevered arm defining a second length along the at least one cantilevered arm, the second length being longer than the first length for improving mating cycle performance.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly includes a front housing having a mating end and a loading end. A contact module is coupled to the loading end and includes a frame assembly having a plurality of contacts and a dielectric frame supporting the contacts. The dielectric frame has first and second sides and channels between the contacts that extend at least partially through the dielectric frame between the first and second sides. The contacts extend from the dielectric frame for electrical termination. Ground conductors are received in corresponding channels and provide electrical shielding between corresponding contacts. A ground shield is coupled to the first side. The ground shield has side shields that extend along sides of the contacts to provide electrical shielding along sides of the contacts. The ground shield has shield tabs that engage corresponding ground conductors to electrically connect the ground shield to the ground conductors.

Abstract: An I/O connector (100) includes an insulative housing (10) having a base portion (11) and a fitting portion (12) extending forwardly from the base portion, a number of terminals (30) retained in the insulative housing, and a metal covering portion (20) integrally molded with the insulative housing. The metal covering portion has a main portion (21) embedded with the base portion, a pair of deflexed side portions (22) engaging with two sides of the fitting portion, and a front portion (23) engaging with a front edge of the fitting portion. The main portion defines a slit (212) and forms a corresponding slant portion (213) extending into the slit. The fitting portion forms an upper hook (124). The upper hook is received in the slit and engages with the slant portion.

Abstract: A mounting base is disclosed comprising: a base housing configured to retain an electrical connector at a first base housing end and a flexible shaft at a second base housing end, the base housing providing an electrical path between the electrical connector and a first electrical wire in the flexible shaft; a contact spring for providing an electrical connection to a power terminal on the electrical connector; a insulation sleeve enclosing the contact spring; a contact eyelet electrically attached to a second electrical wire in the flexible shaft, the contact eyelet in electrical contact with the contact spring; and a grounding collar disposed against an end of the flexible shaft, the grounding collar disposed within an interior channel in the second base housing end.

Abstract: For providing a joint connector which is miniaturized and general-purpose by designing an interval between needle shape terminal portions same as an interval between terminals of the general-purpose connector, the joint connector 1 includes a terminal 3 with a ferrite core 10, and a connector housing 2 receiving the terminal 3. The terminal 3 includes a busbar 28 and a plurality of needle shape terminal portions 29 extending from the busbar 28 at intervals along a direction of lengthwise of the busbar 28. The ferrite core 10 includes a first ferrite core 10a arranged at a base end 29a of the needle shape terminal portion 29 and a second ferrite core 10b arranged at an intermediate portion 29b of the needle shape terminal portion 29. The first ferrite core 10a and the second ferrite core 10b are arranged alternately at each of the plurality of needle shape terminal portions 29.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) receptacle with which and from which a standard USB plug and a special USB plug are selectively matable and removable along a predetermined direction. The standard USB plug is in accordance with a USB standard so as to have a standard shell. The special USB plug has a special shell so as to have a different structure from the standard shell. The USB receptacle comprises a detector. The detector has a contact portion. The contact portion is arranged at a position where the standard shell does not arrive when the standard USB plug is mated with the USB receptacle. The special shell is connected to the contact portion at the position when the special USB plug is mated with the USB receptacle.

Abstract: A header assembly and method to incorporate electrical contacts and seals into a header are described. The header and method include properly positioning a stack of electrical contact housings and seals or seal assemblies in the header and maintaining the electrical contact housings and the seals in the header with pins inserted in the header from outside the header through axially arranged holes in the header to interface corresponding grooves of the electrical contact housings.

Abstract: A joint connector comprises a plurality of terminals, a housing having a space with a size such that the plurality of terminals is capable of being accommodated in a contact state in parallel, and a terminal insertion slot allowing the terminals inserted into the space to be laterally moved from the side of one side wall to the opposite side wall, and a spring interposed between a terminal close to the one side wall among the plurality of terminals accommodated in the space, and the one side wall to press the plurality of terminals in a mutual contact state toward the opposite side wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead wire connector which provides improved electrical and mechanical coupling of the ECG electrode press stud to the lead wire, provides enhanced ergonomics to the clinician, and may alleviate patient discomfort associated with the attachment and removal of ECG leads. The connector may be engaged and disengaged with little or no force imparted to the patient or the ECG pad, which significantly minimizes the risk of inadvertent dislodgement of the pad. In one embodiment the disclosed connector provides a thumb cam lever which affirmatively engages the press stud to the connector, and provides tactile feedback to the clinician that the connector is properly engaged. In other embodiments, the connector provides a pushbutton to enable the clinician to easily engage and disengage the connector from the ECG stud. The disclosed connectors may also decrease clinician fatigue, and may provide more reliable ECG results.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector includes a first mounting portion. The electrical connector further includes a first clamping portion coupled to the first mounting portion. The first clamping portion has a first coupling tab and a second coupling tab. The first and second coupling tabs define a first gap. The first and second coupling tabs are configured to form an electrical connection with the first busbar in the first gap.

Abstract: A conductive terminal member is disposed at a portion between an insulating base film and an insulating cover film while insulating intermediate members are disposed at other portions therebetween. In this event, the intermediate members are formed in predetermined shapes and are located so as not to overlap the terminal member. The base film and the cover film are each melt-fixed to the intermediate members so that the terminal member is fixedly held between the base member and the cover film and with the terminal member 14 bent to penetrate windows 11b, 11c in the base and cover to form contact portions 14a, 14c.

Abstract: A cable fixing method and a cable connecting part for a connector. In the cable fixing method and the cable connecting part, a part of a cable in a longitudinal direction is inserted into a metallic cylindrical part of a metallic case; and the cable is fixed to the metallic case by crimping the metallic cylindrical part which accommodates the part of the cable in the longitudinal direction in such a manner that 0.60?K?0.95 is established, when a cross-sectional area of the cable before crimping the metallic cylindrical part is A, a cross-sectional area of the cable after crimping the metallic cylindrical part is B, and B/A is a crimping ratio K.

Abstract: An electrical contact includes a body having a mating segment. At least a portion of the mating segment defines a first conductive element having a three-dimensional (3D) surface. A dielectric layer is formed directly on the 3D surface of the first conductive element in engagement with the 3D surface. A second conductive element is formed on the dielectric layer such that the dielectric layer extends between the first and second conductive elements. The first and second conductive elements and the dielectric layer form a capacitor.

Abstract: A method for operating a ship propulsion system, in particular a sailing ship propulsion system, comprising an internal combustion engine (303), at least one shifting clutch (319), and a drive device (309) for transmitting drive power to at least one propeller (308). The direction of thrust of the propeller (308) is changed via the drive device (309) which is designed as a ship propulsion system which can be pivoted about a substantially vertical control axis (320) by pivoting a thrust unit (321) associated with the drive device (309). For this purpose, the pivotable thrust unit (321) is pivoted approximately 180° in the opposite direction to reverse the direction of thrust of the propeller (108).

Abstract: A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed.

Abstract: A marine vessel propulsion apparatus includes an outboard motor, a transom bracket, a steering shaft, a first mount, a second mount, a tilt bracket, a tilt mechanism, and a steering mechanism. The tilt bracket is attached to a transom via the transom bracket and the steering shaft. The outboard motor is joined to the tilt bracket. The tilt bracket includes a first joint portion joined to the outboard motor via a first mount, a second joint portion joined to the outboard motor via a second mount, and a support portion arranged to support the outboard motor at a height different from heights of the first mount and the second mount.

Abstract: In an outboard motor steering apparatus, a stiff but flexible cable is wound on a reel driven by a reversible motor. The cable extends from a housing containing the reel and connects to a rod within the tilt tube of an outboard motor. The rod is in turn linked to the outboard motor so that steering of the outboard motor can be accomplished by winding the cable onto, and unwinding the cable from, the reel. The cable is guided by a bent channel within the housing so that it extends from a narrow part of the housing located aft of the reel.

Abstract: Boat (10) comprising a steering and propelling unit comprising at least one driving shaft (11, 11?) passing in an opening of the transom (12) for transmitting the motion from a motor to at least one propeller (21, 21?), at least one steering (14) provided at the top with at least one rotation pin (13), and a through-hull support (100) able to be associated with the opening and equipped with a plate portion (101) able to be fixed on the outside to the hull (12) of the boat (10) and with a through-hull tubular portion (102) for support of the at least one driving shaft (11, 11?), in which the through-hull support (100) also comprises at least one bush (103) passing through the plate portion (101) to support, in a rotary manner, the pin (13) bearing the steering (14) and in which the wall (12) of the hull where the passage opening of the at least one driving shaft (11, 11?) is formed is inclined from the top to the bottom in the direction of the stem of the boat (10).

Abstract: In an apparatus for controlling operation of an outboard motor having an internal combustion engine to power a propeller, and a transmission being selectively changeable in gear position to establish speeds including a first speed and a second speed and transmitting power of the engine to the propeller with a gear ratio determined by established speed, engine speed is detected, it is determined whether acceleration is instructed when the second speed is established, and operation of the transmission is controlled to change the gear position from the second speed to the first speed when the acceleration is determined to be instructed, and then change back the gear position from the first speed to the second speed based on the detected engine speed, thereby enabling to control the transmission optimally.

Abstract: A small size floating vessel having a dual fuel system, optimized cargo capacity, and options for selectively operating on diesel fuel and natural gas for maximizing the range of vessel operation and reducing vessel emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulates.

Abstract: An outboard motor includes a V-shaped 4-cycle engine including fuel injection devices that directly inject fuel into combustion chambers. The engine includes a left intake path including a left path extending from an intake port in a left bank in an obliquely rearward and rightward direction, and a right intake path including a right path extending from an intake port in a right bank in an obliquely rearward and leftward direction. The left fuel injection device is located to the right of a cylinder axis line in the left bank. The right fuel injection device is located to the left of a cylinder axis line in the right bank.

Abstract: A vessel propulsion apparatus includes a first exhaust passage including an upward guiding portion that guides exhaust generated by an engine upward, a second exhaust passage disposed at a downstream side relative to the first exhaust passage, and a communication passage communicating the first exhaust passage and the second exhaust passage with each other. The communication passage includes a first upstream end opening at the first exhaust passage and a second downstream end disposed below the first upstream end and opening at the second exhaust passage. Further, the communication passage includes an expanded portion disposed at a height in between the first upstream end and the second downstream end and being more expanded than the first upstream end and the second downstream end.

Abstract: An outboard motor includes a left bank and a right bank. An exhaust port in each of the left bank and the right bank is arranged outward relative to a cylinder axis line in an outer motor width direction. A left exhaust pipe is arranged outward relative to a crankcase and the left bank in the outer motor width direction. A right exhaust pipe is arranged outward relative to the crankcase and the right bank in the outer motor width direction. A catalyst is located in each of the left and right exhaust pipes.

Abstract: A surfboard leash system for a surfboard and a method of making it are disclosed. The system may include an insert or receptacle adapted to be disposed within a portion of the surfboard, a reel assembly releasably connected to the insert and having an arm portion terminating in an annular flange, a first elongated line having a first end attached to the reel assembly and a second end capable of being extended from and retracted to the annular flange of the reel assembly, and a second elongated line releasably connectable at a first end to the second end of the first elongated line and adapted to be releasably attached at a second end to a user of the surfboard.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an organic EL element wherein a leak current is reduced, the visual quality is high, and the heat resistance is high. The method for producing an organic EL element formed by holding at least an organic light emitting layer between a pair of electrodes is comprised of an energization treatment process (S3) for energizing the organic EL element while the organic EL element is heated, and a storage treatment process (S4) for storing the organic EL element while the organic EL element is heated. Further, the method for producing an organic EL element is characterized in that the energization treatment process (S3) and the storage treatment process (S4) are performed in an atmosphere having a temperature of 80 DEG C. or more.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for fabrication of a thin film phosphor, a thin film phosphor and a product using the same. The thin film phosphor is fabricated by adsorbing a raw material to a surface of a substrate simultaneously with diffusing the same or, otherwise, depositing the raw material on the substrate and heating the same, so as to diffuse the raw material from the surface of the substrate into the substrate wherein the substrate contains at least one selected from constitutional elements of the phosphor. The fabricated thin film phosphor has a constitutional composition continuously varied to gradually come close to a constitutional composition of the substrate when the constitutional elements of the phosphor are diffused from a surface to an inner side of the substrate.

Abstract: A luminescence conversion LED having a radiation emitting chip that is connected to electrical connections and is surrounded by a housing that comprises at least a basic body and a cap, the chip being seated on the basic body, in particular in a cutout of the basic body, and the primary radiation of the chip being converted at least partially into longer wave radiation by a conversion element, wherein the cap is formed by a vitreous body, the conversion means being contained in the vitreous body, the refractive index of the vitreous body being higher than 1.6, preferably at least n=1.7.

Abstract: A bubble generating toy includes a bubble forming assembly mounted inside a housing behind a front opening thereof. The bubble forming assembly includes a cylindrical body having diametric inlet and outlet, a cylindrical air gate having diametric inlet and outlet. The air gate is rotatable in the cylindrical body between a closed position and open position when the inlets and outlets are aligned. A sleeve extends perpendicularly from the outlet of the cylindrical body and has a bubble ring. Bubble forming liquid is pumped from a container, through a tube and into the sleeve by a pump to form a bubble film across the bubble ring. An air blower blows are through the sleeve and the bubble ring to generate bubbles.

Abstract: A toy building block of a type which may be interconnected with similarly configured blocks has a hollow box-shaped structure having a top with cylindrical stud coupling members, and sides which together with the top define a downwardly opening cavity into which the cylindrical studs of a like configured block may be inserted for frictional interconnection. One or more integrated circuit chips are embedded within the molding material of the block, and leads incorporated within the block studs and sides provide electrical interconnection between blocks when like configured blocks are brought into frictional interengagement. In a described embodiment, components of a digital video recording system are apportioned to different blocks which when interconnected provide the complete system functionality.

Abstract: A relay segment for a toy track set is provided, the relay segment having a trigger moveably secured to the relay segment proximate to a first vehicle track segment pivotally mounted to the relay segment for adjustable movement with respect to the relay segment, the trigger being capable of movement between a first position and a second position; and a launching element for launching a vehicle from the relay segment when the trigger is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A polymeric frame enclosing a rectangular aperture sized to receive in conforming fit a rectangular foundation panel on which a bee honeycomb is formed. The frame is formed by injection molding as an integral unitary piece with the interior volumes thereof foamed in the course of the molding process so that the exterior surfaces thereof remain smooth and impervious, allowing for easy cleaning and re-use. A plurality of alternatively sloped wedge projections are formed in spaced rows on each interior surface of the foundation panel receiving aperture between which the edges of the panel are captured by flexure relief.

Abstract: A support structure for a bra includes a two-ply structural support layer having an m-shaped ply of compression fabric, forming left and right openings along a bottom aspect of the m-shaped ply, and a w-shaped ply of compression fabric, forming left and right openings along a top aspect of the w-shaped ply. The m- and w-shaped plies are joined together such that the left and right openings of each ply overlap to form left and right pockets for accommodating at least a portion of a wearer's left and right breasts. The support structure encapsulates and separates the breasts. When joined with straps of a sports bra or top, the two-ply structural support layer provides sling-type support of the breasts. Compressive fabric of the bra or top compresses the breasts to a wearer's chest; thus, a bra or top incorporating the support structure provides three-way support via encapsulation, suspension and compression.

Abstract: An L-shaped platform system for female breasts has a vertical leg and a horizontal leg for each breast, and a strap that holds the legs in place. The vertical leg rests against the torso under a human breast. The horizontal leg extends outward from the torso under the human breast supporting it against the pull of gravity. The strap may have two free ends that fit around the human body and attach together like a bra. Each vertical leg may be embedded within the strap so as to fix the position of each L-shaped platform on the strap. Alternatively, the vertical legs have slots that permit weaving the strap through the vertical leg and permitting adjustment of the position of the L-shaped platform. A spring hinge may be added to join the horizontal leg to the vertical leg so that the horizontal leg can pivot downward.

Abstract: A method of making a compound semiconductor substrate includes providing a GaN compound semiconductor single crystal ingot, and cutting the ingot with a cutter to form a GaN single crystal substrate. The cutting is performed while controlling a temperature in a contact portion between the ingot and the cutter to be not more than 160° C. such that a cut surface of the GaN single crystal substrate has an arithmetical mean waviness (Wa) not more than 9 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flex-arm device including a base, at least one support block attached to the base, the support block including a shaft aperture, a shaft engaged with the shaft aperture of the support block, and a flex-arm mount attached to the shaft. When the device is in an unlocked orientation, the shaft is capable of rotation within the shaft aperture such that the flex-arm mount may be angularly displaced about multiple positions, and when the device is in a locked orientation, the shaft is restricted from rotation within the shaft aperture.

Abstract: Curved plastic objects and systems and methods for deburring the same are disclosed. The curved plastic object can be the cap or grill of a headphone or earbud.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an eyeglass lens, which comprises a step of conducting polishing processing of a non-optical surface of a semifinished lens, one surface of which is an optical surface and the other surface of which is the non-optical surface, to create an optical surface. The semifinished lens comprises an acrylic coating on an optical surface of a lens substrate, a surface of the acrylic coating having a contact angle relative to water of equal to or less than 90°, prior to the polishing processing, a protective film is adhered through an adhesive layer of the film to the surface of the acrylic coating, and the polishing processing is conducted by polishing a non-optical surface of the lens substrate in a state where the protective film surface is secured in a block jig.

Abstract: A complex geographical edge finishing system includes a fixture that holds an external part having a complex three-dimensional edge, a track disposed around the fixture and surrounding the edge of the part held in the fixture, and one or more finishing apparatuses that can sand, polish, buff, paint and/or apply coatings to the complex three-dimensional edge. The finishing apparatuses move about the track such that the three-dimensional edge of the part can be polished. The path of the track can substantially match, mimic or otherwise correspond to the path of the three-dimensional edge, such that special requirements for the finishing apparatuses are not required.