Abstract: A gas measurement device for measuring the concentration of a plurality of gas components by means of absorption measurement comprising a light source for infrared radiation (3) or a thermal radiator (4) as a light source (5), an optics (22) for bundling the light of the light source (5), a band pass filter (4) and a photoacoustic measurement cell (12) for measuring a plurality of gas concentrations, wherein a Fabry-Perot filter (6) is provided in front of the photoacoustic measurement cell (12) in addition to the band pass filter (4) for selecting the absorption spectra

Abstract: The present application is directed to a computer-based application and corresponding method and apparatus of analysing air quality inside a motor vehicle. One example may provide conducting an air sampling procedure of air inside the motor vehicle to obtain samples of air from inside the vehicle for comparison to a baseline or air outside the vehicle. The operation may also include identifying an existence of one or more substances within that air sampled inside the motor vehicle via one or more sensors and calculating densities of the one or more identified substances via a processor. The air may contain one or more of the substances in a particular quantity of interest to the user. The calculated densities may then be compared to corresponding threshold density values stored in memory, and an electronic report identifying the findings of the calculations may be generated to present to the user.

Abstract: This analysis method includes: subjecting a sample solution of a dye-containing sample in an organic solvent to normal-phase liquid chromatography to separate the sample solution and detect separated components. The normal-phase liquid chromatography involves (B1) using a separation column filled with a column packing material which is prepared by modifying a base material with a polar modifying group, and (B2) using as an eluent a polar organic solvent containing an acid.

Abstract: A method for determining mechanical properties of a material includes positioning a probe tip of selected material properties having a selected geometry and a selected accelerating mass at a selected position and a selected height above a sample of the material. The probe tip is released to accelerate toward the sample. A first parameter related to force on the probe tip with respect to time is recorded. The releasing the probe tip is repeated with at least one of a different selected probe tip material, a different tip geometry, a different height and a different accelerating mass to record a second parameter related to force. The first and second parameters are used to determine at least one of an elastic property and a strength of the material.

Abstract: Method for real-time and online monitoring the freeze-thaw damage of concrete, firstly, embed pairs of gradient electrical resistance probes into surface of the monitoring concrete at the depth of 0˜50 mm, the paired gradient electrical resistance probes adopt anti-corrosion metal bar, and the buried depth gradient of different pairs of electrical resistance probes in the range of 1 mm to 20 mm, and the buried depth gradient of the pair of electrical resistance probes nearest to the surface is less than 5 mm. Transmit the impedance value of the concrete measured by the paired gradient electrical resistance probes to the monitor center for processing. Judge the spalling status of freeze-thaw damage of concrete though the abrupt change in impedance value. Real-time online monitoring of the freeze-thaw damage of concrete can be achieved by the electrical resistance probes and monitoring center of this invention.

Abstract: An internal engine component including a data collector assembly is provided. The data collector assembly includes a sensor for sensing a condition and for generating a signal corresponding to the condition and a digital to analog converter for converting the signal to a digital signal. The data collector assembly also includes a memory for storing data, a clock and a processor. A power source is electrically connected to the sensor, the analog to digital converter, the memory, the clock and the processor. During an engine test, the processor, sensor, digital to analog converter, clock and memory are substantially the only devices that draw electricity from the power source.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter (NSC) in the exhaust gas duct of an internal combustion engine which is operated at least temporarily in a lean fashion, wherein during a lean mode of the internal combustion engine nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas are stored by the nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter, wherein during a regeneration phase of the nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter the internal combustion engine is operated in a rich fashion, and as a result the nitrogen oxides stored in the nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter are removed, and wherein an exhaust gas component or exhaust gas characteristic variable which is characteristic of the profile of the regeneration is detected during the regeneration phase by means of an exhaust gas probe.

Abstract: A method for checking a function of an outlet valve of an internal combustion engine includes sensing an exhaust gas pressure in an exhaust section of the internal combustion engine. The sensed exhaust gas pressure is compared with a comparison value so as to provide a comparison result and the function of the outlet valve is evaluated as a function of the comparison result.

Abstract: An assembly (1) for detecting the wear of a brake pad of a disk brake, wherein said assembly comprises at least one sensor body (2) and at least one spring (4), said assembly being suitable for cooperating with said pad (10) which comprises a support plate (11), suitable for being supported by the disk brake, and to which there is associated friction material (12), suitable for to coming into contact with braking surfaces of a disk-brake disk, and wherein said at least one sensor body (2) is coupled geometrically to said support plate (11), said at least one spring (4) surrounding said at least one sensor body (2) so that said at least one spring (4) is positioned in said geometric coupling between said at least one sensor body (2) and said plate (11) and presenting projections (41) for the snap-coupling to said support plate (11), and wherein said at least one spring (4) has indentations (42) bent towards the at least one sensor body (2) for constraining said at least one spring (4) to said at least one sens

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, system and devices for monitoring tire pressure data of vehicle wheel units. In an example a method of monitoring and expressing tire pressure data information is provided. The method includes selecting a first threshold pressure value for a tire to establish a first pressure range and a second pressure range. The method also includes monitoring pressure of the tire and generating signals indicative of tire pressure. The method further includes that in the first pressure range the signals are converted to digital signals according to a first conversion variable and in the second pressure range the signals are converted according to a second conversion variable.

Abstract: The invention subject of this disclosure teaches a method of determining a production factor for a carbonaceous material reservoir, the method comprising: providing a well in a carbonaceous material reservoir; providing unsampled fluid at a depth in the well; placing a sensor adjacent to the unsampled fluid and performing a measurement on the unsampled fluid; using data from the measurement to determine a partial pressure of a solution gas in the carbonaceous material reservoir; and determining a production factor for the carbonaceous material reservoir from the partial pressure of the solution gas.

Abstract: The invention subject of this disclosure teaches a method of determining a production factor for a carbonaceous material reservoir, the method comprising: providing a well in a carbonaceous material reservoir; providing unsampled fluid at a depth in the well; placing a sensor adjacent to the unsampled fluid and performing a measurement on the unsampled fluid; using data from the measurement to determine a partial pressure of a solution gas in the carbonaceous material reservoir; and determining a production factor for the carbonaceous material reservoir from the partial pressure of the solution gas.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for observing a physical phenomenon in the ocean and the atmosphere, the observation apparatus including an observation signal receiving unit to receive an observation signal indicating a physical phenomenon of an observation object, a physical quantity determining unit to determine a physical quantity of the observation object, using the observation signal, and a frequency determining unit to determine whether an observation frequency is to be changed, based on the physical quantity of the observation object.

Abstract: A precipitation sensor including a cantilevered sensor member having a cantilevered portion and an upper and a lower surface extending on opposite sides of the cantilevered portion. The sensor member can receive falling precipitation on the upper surface and vibrate when struck by such precipitation. The cantilevered portion can have outer perimeter edges that are sloped downwardly for shedding the precipitation off the cantilevered portion. An electromechanical sensor can be incorporated with at least a part of the cantilevered portion of the sensor member for sensing the vibrations of the sensor member caused by the precipitation, and generating an electrical response from which precipitation properties can be determined. A support structure can be connected to the lower surface of the cantilevered portion at about a central region of the sensor member for supporting the sensor member. The cantilevered portion extends outwardly beyond the support structure.

Abstract: A probe for measuring the total pressure of an airflow is intended to equip an aircraft and a method of using the probe. The probe comprises a Pitot tube, two separate heating wires supplied separately and allowing each one to heat an external part of the probe, and means of distribution of a given maximum power to each of the two heating wires as a function of the current temperature of each of the two parts. A method consists in giving priority to the reaching of a predefined minimum temperature of a first of the two parts of the probe by allocating to the first part of the probe a predefined share of the given maximum power for as long as the temperature of the first part is below a predefined minimum temperature.

Abstract: A gyro sensor includes a vibrating body, a first spring structure portion that extends in a direction along a first axis and is connected to the vibrating body, first and second vibrating portions that are disposed in parallel to each other in the direction along the first axis and are excited and vibrated in an opposite phase to each other, and a second spring structure portion that extends in the direction along the first axis and is connected to the first and second vibrating portions, in which a first spring constant K1 of the first spring structure portion is smaller than a second spring constant K2 from a middle point at which a length between both ends of the second spring structure portion is equally divided into two to one end of the second spring structure portion.

Abstract: A micro-electro mechanical apparatus with interdigitated spring including a substrate, at least one first mass, a movable electrode, a stationary electrode, an anchor and an interdigitated spring is provided. The movable electrode is disposed on the mass along an axial direction. The stationary electrode is disposed on the substrate along the axial direction, and the movable electrode and the stationary electrode have a critical gap there between. The interdigitated springs connects the mass and the anchor along the axial direction. The interdigitated spring includes first folded portions, first connecting portions, second folded portions, and second connecting portions. Each first folded portion includes two first spans and a first head portion. Each second folded portion includes two second spans and a second head portion. A width of the first span and a width of the second span are greater than the critical gap respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out high cycle fatigue tests of a specimen under high pressure, including: a pressure vessel; a load train including a first horn and a second horn between which a specimen is to be arranged, wherein the load train is arranged within an internal chamber of the pressure vessel; and a converter configured to apply ultrasonic waves into the load train by exciting the first horn to apply a dynamic stress to the specimen. A base part of the second horn is movably seated in the pressure vessel such that two separated chambers are formed within the pressure vessel with the first chamber for the specimen, wherein both chambers can be fed with gas and charged with different gas pressures in order to apply a static stress to the specimen.

Abstract: A vibronic measuring device for determining at least one process variable of a medium. Included are: an oscillatable unit; a transmitting/receiving unit, which, by means of a transmission signal, excites the oscillatable unit to execute mechanical oscillations and receives the mechanical oscillations and converts such into an analog, electrical, received signal; and a control/evaluation unit (MC), which receives the analog, received signal, digitizes such and determines the process variable therefrom and which produces the transmission signal.

Abstract: Solid contents verification systems and methods are provided. The system includes a contents sensor unit, a container-carrying unit and a control unit. The contents sensor unit has at least one contents sensor configured to send and receive sonic pulses to determine a state of contents in a container. The contents sensor unit is configured to send a signal communicating a state of the contents in a container. The container-carrying unit is configured to hold a container in substantial alignment with the contents sensors to expose the contents to the sonic pulses. The control unit is operatively connected to the contents sensor unit. The control unit is configured to receive the signal communicating the state of the contents and to compare the state of the contents with a desired state of the contents.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus that transmits an elastic wave to an object and receives a reflected wave, this apparatus including: a transmitting and receiving unit having elements for converting an elastic wave to an electric signal, and being arranged at least in one direction; an element controlling unit that inputs an electric signal to the element and causes the element to transmit an elastic wave; and a detecting unit that detects a reflected wave to be received by the element, wherein the electric signal to be inputted to the element is an encoded pulse signal encoded among the elements, and the detecting unit decodes the reflected wave and executes at different time points aperture synthesis processing of synthesizing the decoded reflected wave with respect to the intersections of two axes at different time points.

Abstract: A pressure sensor is disclosed for measuring the pressure of a fluid, the pressure sensor comprising an atmospheric pressure sensing element, a fluid pressure sensing element, a processing unit, and a switch. The atmospheric pressure sensing element measures atmospheric pressure and the fluid pressure sensing element measures relative pressure of the fluid with respect to the atmospheric pressure. The switch is electrically coupled to the processing unit and comprises a first state and a second state, wherein: when the switch is set to the first state, the processing unit determines the absolute pressure of the fluid, and the processing unit generates an output corresponding to the absolute pressure of the fluid; and when the switch is set to the second state, the processing unit determines the relative pressure of the fluid, and the processing unit generates an output corresponding to the relative of the fluid.

Abstract: A wheel operating force sensor includes: an attachment fixed to a vehicle body member supported by a suspension device; a hub to which a wheel is fixed and which is rotatably supported about a wheel axis with respect to the attachment; a sensing body having a tube formed substantially concentrically with the wheel axis, one end of the tube being fixed to the attachment, and the other end being connected to the hub, with a hub bearing being interposed between the other end and the hub; and a component force sensing unit having a bridge circuit including per component force at least four strain gauges that are provided on a circumferential surface of the tube of the sensing body. The hub bearing has: a radial bearing provided between the sensing body and the hub and receiving a load in a radial direction; and a thrust bearing provided between the sensing body and the hub and receiving a load in a thrust direction, and moreover provided separately from the radial bearing.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting powder flow along a powder flow path includes a light source and a light detector for detecting light from the light source directed across the powder flow path as powder flows through said powder flow path. A circuit receives the output from the light detector and determines an average or RMS of the signal received by the light detector. The circuit may determine whether there is flow or no flow of powder or whether there is a change in flow rate of powder. Preferably, the apparatus is used in combination with a dense phase powder pump, which causes the powder to flow in pulses from the pump outlet into the powder flow path. More preferably, the light source and detector are enclosed in a housing that is connected between the pump outlet and a powder feed hose which supplies powder to a spray gun or hopper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a load and moment sensor for a prosthetic device detecting load in a single direction and moment in a single plane. The load and moment sensor includes a sensing element, and a plurality of strain gauges placed in specific locations of the sensing element. The plurality of strain gauges is part of a plurality of resistor circuits such as Wheatstone bridges. While the strain gauges can be located on a single sensing element, some resistive elements of the Wheatstone bridges can be located elsewhere on the prosthetic device. The combination of the location of the strain gauges and the use of the Wheatstone bridges allows for good side load rejection which is load and moment not in the single direction or the single plane.

Abstract: A deposition device includes a deposition container with an intermediate plate, a sensor mat positioned on the deposition container, where the sensor mat includes at least two locating recesses for positioning the sensor mat within an area of a maximum permissible movement, and at least one detection sublayer. The intermediate plate includes at least one passthrough opening to allow an electrical connection device connected to the sensor mat to pass through, so that the sensor mat can be connected to a circuit board disposed in an electronics container space. The intermediate plate further includes locating pins arranged on the intermediate plate and protruding into a locating recess. The cross section of the locating pins is such that over the entire length thereof the locating recess permits local movability of the sensor mat in all directions in the planar extension thereof, within the maximum permissible range of movement.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for detaching and/or isolating a histological sample that is adhering to another sample and/or to the inside of a cassette, for example as a result of solidification of an embedding medium within a cassette. The sample is immobilized in a sample receiving chamber above a first fill level of a liquid that is suitable for counteracting the adhesion; and that the fill level of the liquid is then elevated at least until said level reaches the sample. An apparatus according to the present invention that can be used for carrying out the method comprises a sample receiving chamber and an adjusting chamber, the adjusting chamber being connected to the sample receiving chamber in such a way that a change in the fill level height of the liquid in the sample receiving chamber is producible by changing the pressure existing in the adjusting chamber.

Abstract: It comprises a handle (1), an air flow amplifier (8) leading to a retention means (2) such as a cyclone via a passage (3), and a compressed air inlet device (7, 9) in the amplifier (8) that creates a strong suction of outside air, through the nozzle (4) capable of capturing even fine particles of low content up to a measurable quantity. Being completely devoid of electricity, this device is useful in hazardous atmospheres, in particular for detecting the presence of explosives after analysis of the particles collected by this device. It makes it possible to sample particles in extreme conditions of high or low temperatures.

Abstract: A sample testing device includes a motor, a gear reducer, and an output shaft coupled for rotation by the motor via the gear reducer. The sample testing device further includes a first device adapted to enable the output shaft to move linearly in a first direction substantially parallel with an axis of the output shaft and a second device coupled to the first device for enabling the output shaft to move linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The sample testing can further include a third device coupled to the first and second devices for enabling the output shaft to translate linearly in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions.

Abstract: An bearing cooling system is connected to and actuated by the vibration of a vibratory device to pump lubricant to lubricate internal components of the vibratory device. The bearing cooling system has a bottom end cap with an inlet in fluid communication with the vibratory device, a top end cap with an outlet for delivering the lubricant to lubricate components of the vibratory device, a tube disposed between and sealingly engaging the bottom end cap and the top end cap, and a piston having a lubricant passageway. The piston is slidably disposed within the tube downstream of the bottom end cap and upstream of the top end cap. Vibration of the vibration device causes the piston to oscillate within the tube to draw lubricant from the vibration device which passes through the lubricant passageway in the piston, and delivers lubricant to lubricate internal components of the vibration device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-rotation device for preventing the rotation of a driven element (4) about a longitudinal axis (Ox), said device comprising: a cross-piece (7) guided in a planar manner on a longitudinal plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the screw by guiding means (8) that block the rotation of the guiding cross-piece (7) about the longitudinal axis, while allowing the rotation of the guiding cross-piece (7) about two axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and perpendicular to one another; and a coupling member (6) at one end of the driven element (4), connected to the guiding cross-piece (7) by linking means that permit a sliding connection (5), the axis (5) of which does not converge with the longitudinal axis. The invention also relates to a screw jack and a cable jack comprising such a device.

Abstract: A screw actuated press unit for mounting parts with press fit includes a casing, an actuating screw rotationally journalled in the casing and coupled to a rotation motor, a nut assembly cooperating with the actuating screw, a thrust rod rigidly connected to the nut assembly and extending out of the casing for connection to a work piece, and a locking device effective to rotationally lock the nut assembly to the casing at rotation of the actuation screw, wherein the lock device includes at least three roller studs mounted on and radially extending from the nut assembly and arranged to guidingly cooperate with two parallel guide rails at the edges of an axially extending slot in the casing . The roller studs are spring biased in opposite directions in contact with the guide rails so as to eliminate rotational play between the nut assembly and the casing.

Abstract: An electric linear actuator has a housing, an electric motor, a speed reduction mechanism, and a ball screw mechanism. The ball screw mechanism has a nut and a screw shaft. The nut is rotationally supported by bearings on the housing but is axially immovable. The screw shaft is rotationally supported on the housing but is axially immovable. The housing has a first housing and a second housing abutting against one another. Bores contain the screw shaft in the housing. The speed reduction mechanism has an input gear, an intermediate gear, and an output gear, secured on the nut, mating with the intermediate gear. The intermediate gear is rotationally supported, via a bearing, on a shaft. The shaft is supported at its opposite ends on the first and second housings.

Abstract: The dispensing system of the present disclosure provides a convenient way for a user to dispense product onto a workpiece, food product, or similar item. A foot pedal can be connected to one end of a cable, and a plunger can be connected to a second end of the cable. The plunger can have two members or levers that compress toward each other when the user steps on the pedal, drawing the cable taut.

Abstract: Split gear (1) for avoiding backlash when engaging a mating gear (4), comprising a first (2) and second (3) toothed gear wheel, rotating means (5) for coaxially interconnecting the first (2) and second (3) gear at least partially rotatable with respect to each other around a mutual rotational axis (15) and a spring (10) resiliency interconnecting the first (2) and second (3) gear for creating a negative moment between the first (2) and second (3) gear upon alignment of the teeth (12, 13) of the first (2) and second (3) gear by rotation of the first (2) gear with respect to the second (3) gear so that the mating gear (4) can be engaged, characterised in that the spring (10) is integrally formed with the second (3) gear wheel.

Abstract: A method of providing a predetermined backlash (4) for a transmission comprising at least a first (1) and a second (2) interlocking toothed gear, the backlash (4) being provided by positioning the first (1) and second (2) gear with respect to each other by means of spacer means (5) applied to at least part of an upright sidewall (3) of at least one first tooth (11), the upright sidewall (3) facing a second tooth (12) of the second gear (2) adjacent to the first tooth (11), characterized in that the application of the spacer means (5) comprises the step of gluing a surface (8) of a sheet (6) of spacer material to the upright sidewall (3) of the first tooth (11).

Abstract: The drive unit (19) according to the invention for light vehicles, in particular bicycles, comprises a wheel unit (20) and a motor unit (21). The wheel unit (20) includes a gear ring (27) and at least one, preferably two support tracks (31, 35) on which the motor unit (21), which is movably supported but circumferentially fixed to the frame (11), runs. In this way, a wheel-support arrangement for the motor unit (21) is provided. As a result, also with extreme light-weight designs as used in connection with bicycles even in sport applications, a correct engagement between the wheel mounted gear ring (27) and drive pinion (45) is achieved.

Abstract: A drive system for rotating a wheel of an aircraft landing gear includes a motor operable to rotate a first drive pinion via a first drive path and a driven gear adapted to be fixed to the wheel. The drive system has a first configuration in which the first drive pinion is capable of meshing with the driven gear to permit the motor to drive the driven gear via the first drive path. One of the first drive pinion and the driven gear comprises a first sprocket and the other of the first drive pinion and the driven gear comprises a series of rollers arranged to form a ring. Each roller being rotatable about a roller axis at a fixed distance from an axis of rotation of the first drive pinion or driven gear, respectively.

Abstract: A parking brake operating device includes; a lever body; a pole pivotally arranged inside a proximal end portion of the lever body, and restricts pivoting movement of the lever body; and a release rod pivotally connected to the pole, and causes the pole to disengage from the ratchet when a release knob is pushed, the operating portion being provided with a slit being provided with a wide portion into which a pivot connecting portion for the release rod and the pole is introduced, the wide portion being provided in a part of the slit; the wide portion having parallel portions; and the release rod and the pole fitted at positions in the lever body by introducing the release rod and the pivot connecting portion into the operating portion through the slit, and moving the release rod and the pivot connecting portion in this state toward the proximal end portion.

Abstract: When the compression spring is compressed due to the relative displacement of the stopper which occurs in response to the tilt angle of the arm structure, the compression spring is compressed by the small relative displacement of the stopper over its entire body in the longitudinal direction, so that a repulsive force is obtained which varies little over the entire range of the tilt angle, enabling support of the heavy object in a stable condition.

Abstract: A jointed arm has an upper arm member joined to a second shoulder member, a first forearm member joined to the upper arm member by a first bending and stretching mechanism, and a wrist member joined to the first forearm member by a second bending and stretching mechanism, the first forearm member has a first turning mechanism that rotates the second bending and stretching mechanism, a hand section is joined to the wrist member by a second turning mechanism, and the rotation axes of the first and second turning mechanisms are offset. The upper arm member has a housing recessed portion that houses part of the first forearm member, part of the first turning mechanism, and part of the second bending and stretching mechanism in a state in which the first forearm member bends toward the upper arm member and the wrist member bends toward the first forearm member.

Abstract: A vehicle control system for mounting to a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has an operable portion, at least two fixation portions and an operated device. The vehicle control system includes a center line, a first sleeve and an outmost sheath. Two ends of the center line are connected respectively to the operable portion and the operated device. The operated device is controllably operated by the operable portion via the center line. The first sleeve is disposed around the center line and extends continuously between the operable portion and the operated device, and is slidable relative to the center line. The sheath is disposed around the first sleeve, and located between the operable portion and one of the fixation portions and between the operated device and the other fixation portion.

Abstract: A turn signal adaptor for use with a turn signal lever of a vehicle. The turn signal adaptor includes a mounting member and a crossover signal arm. The crossover signal arm extends from the mounting end at the right side of a steering column of a steering wheel of the vehicle to the free end at the left side of the steering column. At least one height adjustment screw allows leveling of the mounting member and the crossover signal arm relative to the turn signal lever such that the crossover signal arm extends across the steering column of the vehicle while creating no or minimal visibility issues with the driver seeing an instrument cluster panel of the vehicle, allowing a user to activate the turn signal lever with the use of the right hand, without taking hands off the steering wheel.

Abstract: A system for de-aerating fluid in a motor vehicle transmission includes a first rib in a first compartment of the transmission, a second rib spaced apart from the first rib, and a third rib spaced apart from the second rib. The first rib and the second rib define a first channel with an inlet region, and the second rib and the third rib define a second channel with an outlet hole. The second rib is positioned between the first rib and the second rib and has a vertical height that is less than the vertical heights of the first rib and the third rib. As the temperature of the fluid rises, the fluid flows into the inlet region, rises up the first channel, flows over the second rib into the second channel, and out of the second channel through the outlet hole.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device includes: a transaxle case including a tubular case opened in at least one end portion and a cover fixed to an opening portion of the tubular case to close an opening of the tubular case, the transaxle case housing a transmission; and a mount device attached between the cover of the transaxle case and a vehicle body to support the transaxle case, the mount device including a support plate member fixedly disposed on the cover, the support plate member being fastened by at least three first fastening members through the cover to the opening portion of the tubular case.

Abstract: A manual transmission including an input shaft Ai to which power is input from an internal combustion engine E/G through a clutch C/T and an output shaft Ao from which power is output to drive wheels. This transmission has a plurality of EV travel gear stages (different from the neutral) in which no power transmission system is established between the input shaft Ai and the output shaft Ao, and a plurality of HV travel gear stages in which a power transmission system is established between the input shaft Ai and the output shaft Ao. This transmission has a connection changeover mechanism which establishes and breaks connection between the output shaft of the electric motor and the output shaft. When an EV travel gear stage is selected, a “connected state” is always realized. When an HV travel gear stage is selected, a “disconnected state” is realized in some cases.

Abstract: A twin-wheel drive module for driving two vehicle wheels which are disposed spaced axially from one another and rotatable around two axes of rotation aligned with one another. For driving each vehicle wheel, provision is made for a traction motor having a motor shaft disposed in parallel to the axes of rotation, a transmission having an input shaft which is connected to the motor shaft of the traction motor and an output shaft in alignment with the axes of rotation, and a second transmission. The second transmission has an input shaft, which is connected to the output shaft of the first transmission, and an output shaft which rotates around a common axis of rotation with the input shaft configured to receive the vehicle wheel.

Abstract: A raw powder having a composition containing, in weight percent, B: 2.2 to 3.0%; Si: 3.0 to 5.0%; Mo: 18 to 25%; Cu: 1 to 15%, the balance of Ni and unavoidable impurities, with a weight ratio of Mo content to B content being from 7 to 9, is produced using a molten metal spraying method, and the raw powder is then sintered, thereby a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant Ni-based alloy is produced.

Abstract: A dross processing system crucible comprising a substantially vertical inner wall having an upper end, a lower end, an outer surface, and an inner surface, a bottom having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface affixed to the lower end of the inner wall. A blockable port is disposed in the bottom, and a thermal insulating material covers the outer surface of the vertical inner wall and the lower surface of the bottom. An outer vessel is affixed to the upper end of the substantially vertical inner wall, and the thermal insulating material is disposed between the outer surface of the inner wall and the outer vessel.

Abstract: A cutting member for a shaving razor includes an elongated blade portion that tapers to a cutting edge, an elongated base portion that is integral with the blade portion, and a bent portion, intermediate the blade portion and the base portion. In some implementations, at least part of the cutting member has a thickness of at least about 0.005 inch (0.127 millimeter).