Abstract: A ceramic element includes: a ceramic body; a first coating layer disposed on a first part of a front surface of the ceramic body; and a second coating layer disposed on a second part of a back surface of the ceramic body. The first coating layer continuously extends from the front surface to a first region of a side surface of the ceramic body, the side surface being a machined surface, and the first region being a front side region of the side surface. The second coating layer continuously extends from the back surface to a second region of the side surface of the ceramic body, the second region being a back side region of the side surface. In the machined surface, one of the first and second coating layers is disposed at least partially on the other of the first and second coating layers.

Abstract: An electrical charge is placed on a tool used to cure a composite resin part layup. The charged tool produces an electrostatic force that attracts entrapped gases in the resin to the surface of the tool, thereby reducing porosities in the cured part.

Abstract: A heat transfer sheet affixing method where a focus ring is pressed by a pressing part to a heat transfer sheet placed on a heat transfer sheet mounting part of a plasma processing apparatus to affix the heat transfer sheet to the focus ring. The method includes reducing a pressure to place the heat transfer sheet in a reduced-pressure atmosphere, heating the heat transfer sheet, and pressing the focus ring by the pressing part to the heat transfer sheet. The reducing, the heating, and the pressing are performed concurrently at least for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Methods of treating the surface of a metal-containing hardmask used in the manufacture of semiconductors by contacting the hardmask surface with a composition capable of adjusting the water contact angle so as to substantially match that of subsequently applied organic coatings are provided.

Abstract: A system for processing a substrate includes a plasma chamber to produce a plasma including reactive gas ions at a first pressure, a bias supply to supply a bias between the plasma chamber and the substrate, a plasma sheath modifier disposed between the plasma chamber and substrate, the plasma sheath modifier having an aperture configured to direct the reactive ions toward the substrate in a beam having an ion beam profile, and a process chamber enclosing the substrate, the process chamber at a second pressure different than the first pressure to define a pressure differential.

Abstract: Radial transmission line based plasma sources for etch chambers are described. In an example, a radial transmission line based plasma source includes a gas delivery channel having a first end coupled to a gas inlet and having a second end coupled to a plasma showerhead. A folded or co-axial stub surrounds at least a portion of the gas delivery channel. An RF input is coupled to the folded or co-axial stub.

Abstract: A mounting table includes an electrostatic chuck having a mounting surface and a backside opposite to the mounting surface, a first through hole being formed in the mounting table; a base joined to the backside of the electrostatic chuck and having a second through hole in communication with the first through hole; a lifter pin which is received in a pin hole formed by the first through hole and the second through hole, the lifter pin being movable up and down to protrude beyond and retract below the mounting surface. An upper end portion of the lifter pin has a shape in which a diameter decreases toward a lower end of the lifter pin to correspond to a shape of the upper end portion of the pin hole. The upper end portion of the lifter pin is in surface contact with the upper end portion of the pin hole.

Abstract: A bonding head for mounting semiconductor chips on a substrate comprises a bonding head body and a suction member formed of a single piece. The elements necessary for heating, cooling and monitoring the temperature of the suction member are all integrated into the suction member, so that neither the heating nor the cooling elements are separated from the semiconductor chip by a surface preventing the heat transfer. The bonding head body contains only the elements necessary for supplying the suction member with electrical power and with the cooling medium.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vacuum glass middle support placing system. Middle supports capable of being adsorbed by magnetic force are used as placed objects in the system; the system comprises a glass plate placing station, a middle support placing station and a vacuum sealing station; a glass plate for placing the middle supports is placed on a bracket, and the bracket is transferred among the stations; and the bracket is provided with a supporting face matched with the surface of the glass plate and a glass plate positioning structure, and a magnetic adsorption surface array corresponding to the middle supports to be placed one by one on the glass plate is arranged on the supporting face.

Abstract: A high-frequency induction heating apparatus is provided with a high-frequency oscillation apparatus, a heating coil, a high-frequency transformer and the like, the heating coil has a first coil through which prescribed current outputted by the high-frequency oscillation apparatus is flown, a second coil through which current different from the predetermined current is flown by the high-frequency transformer, and the first coil heats a trunk part and a bottom side part of the can body, and the second coil heats the trim side part of the can body.

Abstract: A portable, handheld, light-weight device for sealing seams between adjacent sheets of flooring in which a seam following guide is incorporated as an inseparable part of the body of the handheld device. The guide has a pair of laterally separated rollers carried by a roller mounting that has a narrow, seam following element located midway between the rollers. A support on the body may be extended to hold a sealant dispensing tip out of contact with the adjacent sheets of flooring, or collapsed to allow the tip to contact the adjacent sheets of flooring that are to be sealed together with sealant therebetween. An electrically powered propulsion system drives the rollers and is operable to automatically advance the device along a seam as sealant is discharged into it. Alternatively, the device can be manipulated manually with the propulsion system disabled for use in detail work.

Abstract: A composites lamination system uses a six-axis positioner and multiple removable heads for applying composite material to a tool. The six-axis positioner has a gantry and a wrist. The gantry has two spaced uprights that support a crossbeam that is movable in the X-axis. A workzone containing a tool is positioned between the two spaced uprights. A movable column is supported on the crossbeam, and is movable relative to the crossbeam in the Y-axis and the Z-axis. A wrist mounted on the column rotates around an I-axis parallel to the X-axis, around a J-axis parallel to the Y-axis, and around a K-axis parallel to the Z-axis. A replaceable head is mounted on the wrist so that the gantry and the wrist provide six axis of motion for the replaceable head, and removal of the head from the wrist allows the six axis of motion to remain with the positioner.

Abstract: An IC chip package production apparatus of this invention comprises a conveyance portion which conveys a film substrate, and an IC chip mounting portion which mounts IC chips on the film substrate. The IC chip mounting portion comprises a mounting roller, on the outer face of which are formed a chip holding groove and a suction-clamping hole, which mounts IC chips on the film substrate by holding IC chips and rotating; an IC chip supply portion, having a supply path which supplies a plurality of IC chips successively; and a linear feeder which, with one supply end of the supply path opposing the chip holding groove and suction-clamping hole, feeds IC chips from the supply end to the chip-holding groove.

Abstract: A label for a container may include a planar body comprising a first edge and a second edge, the first and second edges disposed at opposite sides of the body from each other; a cut-out portion of the planar body disposed between the first and second edges; and first and second tear lines extending from the cutout portion to respective first and second termination locations at or proximate to the first and second edges, respectively. The first and second tear lines may diverge at an angle away from each other in a direction from the cut-out portion to the respective first and second termination locations.

Abstract: Alight control panel is provided, comprising: a transmissive substrate; a transmissive electrically conductive layer arranged on a surface of said substrate; a transmissive dielectric layer arranged on said electrically conductive layer; a flexible roll-up blind attached to said dielectric layer, said flexible roll-up blind layer comprising a flexible electrically conductive layer and a flexible optically functional layer, said flexible layer having naturally a rolled configuration and being capable of unrolling in response to electrostatic force; and an optoelectronic device. The panel may be useful in various energy saving applications including smart windows for buildings or vehicles, e.g. providing an energy efficient light source or utilizing solar radiation for energy conversion.

Abstract: The partitions can be made of an elongated and flat body of a material being manually flexible in an elastic manner in a transverse orientation, have two lengthwisely opposite ends and at least two superposed lengthwisely oriented rows of keeper apertures extending therebetween, and protrusions extending outwardly at each one of the ends, each protrusion being lengthwisely aligned with a corresponding one of the rows and being shaped to matingly engage the keeper apertures.

Abstract: A sunshade assembly includes two support rollers adapted to roll on a window panel of a vehicle when a pull rod is moved relative to a base seat for placing a screen between extended and wound up positions. A cover plate is disposed above the pull rod. Two slide members are respectively connected to the cover plate to enable the cover plate to move between a first position in which the support rollers extend beyond the cover plate, and a second position in which the support rollers do not extend beyond the cover plat. When the pull rod is moved toward the base seat, and when the slide members are pushed by two tracks, the cover plate is moved to the second position from the first position.

Abstract: Compositions for and methods of stabilizing bleaching and making paper or paperboard having suitable brightness are provided. A stabilizer composition is provided containing aminocarboxylate, hydroxy acid, and either polyamino acid or iminodisuccinate, or both. The stabilizer composition can have low levels or be free of magnesium, phosphates, and silicates. The present invention also relates to a method of stabilizing the bleaching of pulp at an alkaline pH.

Abstract: Compositions that include hydrophobizing agents and stabilizers and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, a composition can include about 40 wt % to about 60 wt % lignosulfonic acid or a salt thereof, about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a hydrophobizing agent, and about 20 wt % to about 59 wt % of a liquid medium, where all weight percents are based on the combined weight of the lignosulfonic acid or salt thereof, the hydrophobizing agent, and the liquid medium.

Abstract: An improved method for producing paper from pulp includes a plurality of subassemblies arranged in the forming or wet section of a Fourdrinier. The Fourdrinier includes a dewatering table having a plurality of blades that are static and on-the run adjustable in height and/or angle to control orientation of paper fibers in the stack to create a superior quality of paper and improved paper strength characteristics. Gravity and vacuum assisted drainage elements are equipped with on-the-run adjustable angle and height dewatering foil blades starting from a paper dryness of 0.1% and extending all the way to 5% dryness. The result of this process and machine is to improve the paper quality, save fibers and chemicals and fulfill the required paper properties.

Abstract: A felt that further equalizes a pressure state under pressurization by a press so as to smooth the surface of a wet paper web without causing marking on the surface thereof and allow water to be uniformly squeezed out from the wet paper web without crushing the wet paper web is provided by a papermaking press felt wherein a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of an interval between an upper knuckle portion and an upper knuckle portion, an interval between upper and lower knuckle portions, or an interval between a lower knuckle portion and a lower knuckle portion is arranged to be a value corresponding to 1.0 piece or less of an upper warp yarn in a base fabric.

Abstract: A composite core for forming a passage in an investment casting mold is provided including a generally hollow structural element. The structural element is configured to deform when a force is applied to an end thereof. A rigid shell element is formed about the structural element. The shell element extends beyond both an interior surface and an exterior surface of the structural element. The shell element is configured to shatter when the structural element deforms.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for reduction of gas pressure within a core, such as a sand casting core package, during a casting process in order to reduce bubble defects. Some embodiments may comprise a mold configured to receive a molten metal to create a metal casting, such as an engine block casting. The mold may comprise a mold core configured to create a cavity within the metal casting. The system may further comprise a filling device configured for delivering a molten metal into the mold for creating the metal casting. The mold core may comprise a material that is permeable to certain gases known to often result in bubble defects. The system may further comprise a vacuum configured to be coupled with the mold to reduce gas pressure within a permeable portion of the mold in order to reduce the incidence of bubble defects within the casting.

Abstract: The mold clamping device is provided with a first platen to which a stationary mold is attached. A movable mold unit is capable of approaching and moving away from the stationary mold. A second platen is linked to the first platen via a tie bar. When the movable mold unit and the stationary mold are closed, a wedge member is driven onto the movable mold unit to generate mold clamping force. The second platen has a pressure receiving surface. The pressure receiving surface receives, through the wedge member, mold opening force that is generated by filling, with a molding material, the stationary mold and the movable mold unit that are in the closed state.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing high-purity aluminum by directional solidification, comprising the steps of: providing 4N to 5N aluminum as raw material, heating the same to a temperature of 670° C. to 730° C., maintaining the temperature for 7 minutes to 80 minutes, cooling the bottom of chamber (3) to allow the aluminum liquid crystallizing in a direction from the bottom to top of the chamber (3) for 1 hour to 8 hours to obtain a crystalline ingot, during the crystallization process of a finished product of crystalline ingot, stifling and heating the aluminum liquid, maintaining a particular temperature gradient of the aluminum liquid, and removing a portion of the crystalline ingot from one end of the ingot, the remaining portion being the high-purity aluminum. Also provided is a smelting furnace, comprising a shell (1), a heating device (2), a chamber (3), a temperature measurement device, a stirring device and a cooling device (6).

Abstract: Using plasma arcs generated by plasma torches, the surface of molten metal charged into a mold is heated. EMSs arranged on the lateral sides of the mold are used to stir the surface of the molten metal or the vicinity thereof electromagnetically. Thus, a slab having reduced defects can be cast.

Abstract: The method and equipment having an intermediate thermal storage between the temperature equalizer and the natural thermal matrix to provide equalized temperature by utilization of natural thermal energy, wherein the intermediate thermal storage is installed between the targeting subject for temperature adjustment and the natural thermal matrix to promote the advantage of thermal energy utilization effect of the natural thermal matrix thereby reducing the required installing capacity and operating power of the conventional temperature adjusting equipment.

Abstract: A mounting system for an industrial compression system including a first component close-coupled to a second component includes a first support for the first component. The first support is configured to resist movement of the first component in a first direction substantially horizontal relative to the first component, a second direction substantially vertical relative to the first component, and an axial direction relative to the first component. The mounting system also includes a second support for the second component. The second support is configured to resist movement of the second component in a first direction substantially horizontal relative to the second component and a second direction substantially vertical relative to the second component, wherein the second support permits movement of the second component in an axial direction relative to the second component.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing heat comprises a heat sink having a cavity, and a synthetic jet stack comprising at least one synthetic jet mounted within the cavity. At least one rod and at least one engaging structure to provide a rigid positioning of the at least one synthetic jet with respect to the at least one rod. The synthetic jet comprises at least one orifice through which a fluid is ejected.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an external thermal conduction interface structure of electrical equipment wherein a fluid jetting device is utilized to jet a thermal conductive fluid for exchanging heat with the external thermal conduction interface structure of electrical equipment via the thermal energy of the jetted thermal conductive fluid, the heat exchange means includes the external thermal conduction interface structure of electrical equipment having relative high temperature being cooled by a fluid have relative lower temperature, and external thermal conduction interface structure of electrical equipment having relative lower temperature being heated by a fluid having relative higher temperature.

Abstract: In a hollow cylindrical housing which stores a coolant, a feeding device having a rotating shaft and spiral screw vanes fixedly installed on the periphery of the rotating shaft is provided. At least one first diffusion nozzle is provided in each pitch of the screw vanes on the inner wall of the housing. A pair of second diffusion nozzles are provided for every pitch of the screw vanes on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft respectively at different positions in the axial direction of the rotating shaft and at mutually opposite positions in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft. The first diffusion nozzles are supplied with wash water through a high-temperature water piping provided on the upper outside of the housing, while the second diffusion nozzles are supplied with wash water through a channel formed in the interior of the rotating shaft.

Abstract: The present cooling system comprises a primary radiator having a first stepped tank and a second stepped tank. These stepped tanks can comprise openings configured to allow the primary radiator to connect to one or more supplemental radiators allowing coolant to flow through these radiators simultaneously thus increasing a vehicle's cooling capacity. Flow of coolant between the primary radiator and the supplemental radiators can be controlled by either automatic or manual control valves. The present cooling system can be configured to work with either down-flow radiators or cross-flow radiators.

Abstract: A control module for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system includes a housing having an air flow conduit formed therein. An evaporator core is disposed in the air flow conduit, wherein at least a portion of the evaporator is configured to receive a first fluid from a first fluid source therein. An internal thermal energy exchanger is disposed in the air flow conduit downstream of at least a portion of the evaporator core and upstream of a blend door disposed in the air flow conduit. The internal thermal energy exchanger is configured to receive a second fluid from a second fluid source therein, wherein the first fluid is a refrigerant and the second fluid is at least one of a phase change material, a coolant, and a phase change material coolant.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a first tube and a second tube. The first tube is configured to receive a liquid refrigerant from a condenser of the air conditioning system. The second tube is configured to receive a vapor refrigerant from an evaporator of the air conditioning system. The first tube is coupled to the second tube by at least one thermally conductive joint, wherein a length and a cross-sectional area of the at least one thermally conductive joint as well as an area of contact of the at least one thermally conductive joint with the tubes are based upon a desired heat conductivity between the liquid refrigerant and the vapor refrigerant.

Abstract: An air-liquid heat exchanger assembly for an environmental control system of an aircraft is provided including a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between air and a liquid. The heat exchanger includes a first chamber and a second chamber arranged generally in series relative to a flow of the liquid. A movable bypass valve is operably coupled to a controller. The bypass valve is positioned between and coupled to the first chamber and the second chamber. The bypass valve is configured to control the flow of the liquid through the second chamber and a bypass conduit in response to measured operating conditions of the assembly.

Abstract: A system for sampling drilling fluid to identify one or more species of interest within the drilling fluid includes a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. Each fluid passage has an inlet and an outlet. In addition, the system includes a supply line coupled to the inlet of the first fluid passage. Further, the system includes a return line coupled to the outlet of the second fluid passage. Still further, the system includes a drilling fluid heater having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the first fluid passage and an outlet. The system also includes a drilling fluid degasser having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the heater, a first outlet coupled to an analyzer configured to identify the one or more species of interest, and a second outlet coupled to the inlet of the second fluid passage.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device and method provides thermal spreading and cooling for a heat-producing body. A thin film evaporator in thermal communication with the heat-producing body removes heat from the heat-producing body using a working fluid. A heat pipe integrated with the thin film evaporator, and extending from the thin film evaporator, dissipates heat removed by the thin film evaporator to the external environment of the heat dissipation device. A pumping element at least one of: 1) pumps working fluid to the thin film evaporator; and 2) augments transfer of working fluid to the thin film evaporator.

Abstract: A thermal module for assembling with multiple heat sources includes at least one heat dissipation base seat, at least one first heat pipe and at least one first radiating fin assembly. The base seat has first insertion sections and a second insertion section in communication with each other. The heat sources are mated with the first insertion sections and the first heat pipe is mated with the second insertion section. Two ends of the first heat pipe respectively extend to the first insertion sections to attach to the heat sources. The first radiating fin assembly is attached to the first heat pipe. A second radiating fin assembly is further attached to the first heat pipe. The second radiating fin assembly extends to connect and assemble with the first radiating fin assembly. The thermal module can dissipate the heat of the multiple heat sources at the same time.

Abstract: The invention provides a phase transformation heat exchange device. The device includes an inner tube, an outer tube, and a heat exchange medium; the space between the inner tube and the outer tube forms a whole or a part of a liquid phase region; a whole or a part of space inside the inner tube forms a vaporization region; the heat exchange medium with a relatively high pressure inside the liquid phase region enters the vaporization region with a relatively low pressure while being heated in vortex flow, and flows out of the device after being vapored, so as to complete heat exchange. The device can be applied to DSG systems of the solar energy photothermal field, and can also be applied to an input-output system of a heat storage system, or the field of boiler heating. It is achieved with safe operation, low cost, and good application range.

Abstract: A shielding device includes a perforated inner sheet metal layer; an outer sheet metal layer and a hollow space delimited by the perforated inner sheet metal layer and the outer sheet metal layer. A plurality of metallic hollow bodies are provided in the hollow space, wherein the minimum diameter of the hollow bodies is greater than the perforation of the inner sheet metal layer.

Abstract: An engine cooling system for a motor vehicle having a dual radiator assembly plumbed in parallel within a single coolant loop to provide improved engine cooling.

Abstract: A heat exchanger having at least one of side plates embodying a polygonal aperture through the planar base thereof, located at a predetermined position, and at least two corresponding shear-apertures located at the interface between the planar base and a first wall and a second wall of the side plate, each adjacent to the base aperture, providing at least one flexing location to accommodate thermal expansion of the heat exchanger during thermal cycling.

Abstract: A cooling system includes at least one coolant-conducting heat sink configured to cool a battery. The cooling system also includes further coolant-conducting components including at least one conduit configured to feed coolant to the at least one heat sink and at least one conduit configured to carry coolant away from the at least one heat sink. At least some of the further coolant-conducting components are at least partially surrounded by at least one sheathing element, such that a closed volume space is formed between the at least one sheathing element and the at least some of the further coolant-conducting components.

Abstract: A heat exchanger configured to condition a flow of fluid therein. The heat exchanger includes a first manifold, a second manifold, and a conditioning assembly having a plurality of tubular elements extending between the first manifold and the second manifold. The first manifold includes a first end having an inlet formed therein and a second end formed opposite the first end, wherein a generally tapered portion of the second end of the first manifold and a fluid drain feature formed in the generally tapered portion of the first manifold are configured to minimize an amount of the first fluid remaining in at least one of the first manifold and the tubular elements after operation of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for use with a two-phase refrigerant includes an inlet header, an outlet header, and a plurality of refrigerant tubes hydraulically connecting the headers. A distributor tube has a plurality of orifices disposed in the inlet header, the end of the refrigerant tubes opposite the outlet header extends inside the inlet header and abuts a surface of the distributor tube, a portion of an inner surface of the inlet header facing the surface of the distributor tube and the surface of the distributor tube defining a first chamber. A gap separates at least a portion of the distributor tube and the inlet header, the gap extending from at least the orifices to the first chamber, wherein at least one partition having at least one opening formed therethrough spanning the gap, the partition separating the orifices from the first chamber.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for heat exchange between air and a heat exchange medium includes a plurality of heat transfer conduits arranged parallel to each other as flow paths for the heat exchange medium and a plurality of fin members. The fin members are configured to provide: an air inlet end for air inflow, an air outlet end for air outflow, and an air flow path. The air flow path connects the air inlet end with the air outlet end and allows a heat exchange with the plurality of heat transfer conduits. Each fin member includes a plurality of undulation troughs coplanar with each other and connected together so as to define a water condensate flow path. Each water condensate flow path has a flat bottom which extends from the air inlet end to the air outlet end.

Abstract: A heat dissipation unit used in a memory device includes two heat dissipation sheets, two sides at the top edge of each heat dissipation sheet are bent for respectively forming two lugs having a height difference, and two buckle pieces having a height difference between the two lugs, wherein each lug and each buckle piece of a heat dissipating sheet is mutually stacked onto a corresponding lug and buckle piece of the other heat dissipating sheet, respectively.

Abstract: A fixing assembly includes a main body, a fixing member, and a limiting member secured to the main body. The limiting member angles with the main body to form a limited but resiliently deformable space for mounting of the fixing member, but then restores to hold the fixing member captive and avoid the displacement or loss of the fixing member at any time. A heat sink using the fixing assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An original plate material for a heat exchanging plate includes a titanium flat plate material including a minute recess and projections on the surface thereof, and the flat plate material is press-worked to obtain the heat exchanging plate. The shape parameter, defined as [height (?m) of the projections]×[width (?m) of the recess/pitch (?m) of adjacent projections], is 85 ?m or less. Relating to this original plate material for a heat exchanging plate, the shape parameter, defined as [height (?m) of the projections]×[width (?m) of the recess/pitch (?m) of adjacent projections/angle (deg) of the projections], is 0.94 ?m/deg or less.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided to remove heat generated by one or more electronic systems. The cooling system includes a coolant-based cooling apparatus, redundant pumping units, redundant backup blowers, and multiple separate controllers. The cooling apparatus includes one or more heat exchange assemblies discharging heat from coolant of the cooling apparatus, and the redundant pumping units, which are coupled in parallel fluid communication, separately facilitate pumping of the coolant. The redundant backup blowers are disposed to provide, when activated, backup airflow across the electronic system(s). The multiple controllers control operation of the redundant pumping units and redundant backup blowers based, at least in part, on one or more sensed parameters.