Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a canopy system and a method for manufacturing at least a portion of the canopy system. The canopy system may include: a canopy that includes a shaft and a canopy ball coupled to the shaft; a double socket arm connected to the canopy via the canopy ball; and a mount, the mount having a mounting ball, the mount connected to the double socket arm via the mounting ball, the canopy system thus configured for a wide range of canopy articulation with respect to the mount. Alternative embodiments are provided for the shaft, double socket arm and mounts. A manufacturing process is provided for securing the canopy ball to the shaft.

Abstract: A method of making blocks with internally disposed magnets. Pockets for the magnets are machined into a non-extrudable material such as wood. Strong permanent magnets are disposed in the pockets to cause the faces of the block to exhibit a desired polarity magnetic field. The pockets are then sealed to permanently retain the magnets. The exterior shape of the block may be formed either prior to or subsequent to machining and sealing of the pockets.

Abstract: A pulling eye insert to be used as part of a pulling assembly for pre-connectorized fiber-optic cable is described. The pulling eye insert has a channel configured to encircle the cable integrally connected to a cup configured to enclose and engage a transition of the pre-connectorized cable. In one embodiment, the pulling eye insert, can be formed of two indentical halves, each half having a raised ridge and groove on opposite end faces of the semi-cylindrical wall which forms the channel.

Abstract: A system for engaging fasteners includes a socket assembly and a fastener jig. The socket assembly having a socket body and a spring blade assembly, which includes a blade retaining ring and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining blades that are movable with respect to a blade guide, between releasing and securing positions that selectively enclose and expose the socket body opening. The fastener jig includes a jig frame and at least one pair of opposing fastener jaws, which are movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The fastener jig may include a pair of opposing mounting jaws movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The socket assembly and fastener jig are configured to be operated at the distal ends of elongated tool arms, such as lineman hot-sticks.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for inserting angle plates in transverse duct flanges. The apparatus is especially useful in inserting angle plates into transverse duct flanges of duct fittings. Packages for holding angle plates are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of securing hubs and bearings on truck spindles includes a first or inner nut, a locking ring or washer and a second or outer nut. The inner nut includes a plurality of axially oriented threaded openings. The locking ring or washer includes a radially inwardly directed key and fastener receiving features. The outer nut includes through aligned, axially oriented openings. A plurality of threaded fasteners extend through the openings in the outer nut, through the fastener receiving features in the locking ring and into the threaded openings in the inner nut. A method of installation is also presented.

Abstract: The method begins with a metal strip deformed to form a tube, which outer face has been previously cleaned and conditioned to facilitate the adhesion of a first layer of adhesive material, on which a second layer of plastic material is applied and which is finally covered with a third layer, also of plastic material. The method used ensures the correct attachment of the different elements of the handle while providing a handle with a pleasant touch for the hands of the user. The handle obtained is more durable because it is perfectly protected against corrosion thanks to the three layers, each one of which is approximately 90 microns thick.

Abstract: A machining method and apparatus for machining a part comprises a machining head and motorized axes comprising a rotary axis for displacing the machining head in a working space. Apparatus comprises a mechanism for positioning a part and holding it in position the working space. The machining head comprises a support for supporting a material shaping tool and a supply device for supplying material.

Abstract: The application is related to adjustable supports for holding objects in one or more desired fixed orientations, including but not necessarily limited to objects that lack uniformity as to size and/or shape and/or weight.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is a wrench or other tool with a top side, bottom side, left side, and right side. A working end of the tool has a clamp open or openable on the top, left, and right sides. A handle region defined by an elongated shape is adapted for gripping. A mid-region of unitary construction is attached to the handle region and a head region, wherein the head region is a separate piece fastened to the mid-region, such as by threads or bolts. A base with a flat side is formed of unitary construction, such as forged in the same metallurgy process, as the mid-region. The flat bottom side of the base may be angled to entirely rest on a surface when a corresponding bottom side of the handle region rests on the surface.

Abstract: A yard includes an electric machine having a slot housing the conductive bar. The conductive bar includes a conductive element, and original insulation around the conductive element. The method includes removing the conductive bar from the slot, removing the original insulation from the conductive element, and applying new insulation around the conductive element on the yard.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a personalized RF coil array for MR imaging guided interventions. The method comprises the steps of: —acquiring diagnostic image data reflecting the anatomy of a portion of a patient's body (10); —planning an intervention on the basis of the diagnostic image data, wherein a field of the intervention within the patient's body (10) portion is determined; —arranging one or more RF antennae (11, 12, 13) on a substrate (19), which is adapted to the patient's anatomy, in such a manner that the signal-to-noise ratio of MR signal acquisition via the one or more RF antennae (11, 12, 13) from the field of the intervention is optimized. Moreover, the invention relates to a computer program and to a computer workstation.

Abstract: A method of producing an induction device includes the steps of a forming a coil and core assembly, forming rectangular holes, and press-fitting a second core. An induction device includes a first core, a coil wound around the first core, and a second core cooperating with the first core to form a closed magnetic circuit. The first core and the coil are molded by a mold resin to form a molding, and the second core is assembled to the molding.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing a field pole magnet body includes a reference jig having reference surfaces in a lengthwise direction, a width direction, and a thickness direction for positioning the plurality of cleaved and divided magnet fragments in an aligned state with their cleaved faces facing each other; a lengthwise direction pressing means that presses the plurality of magnet fragments from the lengthwise direction in which they are arranged to the lengthwise direction reference surface in order to align the magnet fragments in the lengthwise direction; a width direction pressing means that presses the plurality of magnet fragments from the width direction of the magnet fragments to the width direction reference surface to align them in the width direction; and a thickness pressing means that presses the plurality of magnet fragments from the thickness direction of the magnet fragments to the thickness direction reference surface to align them in the thickness direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing lithium ion cells includes the steps of: 1) coating a collector roll along an unreeling direction thereof to form one or more strip coated areas, two side edges of the coated area each being provided with an uncoated area to form tabs thereon; 2) compacting the coated collector roll and obtaining a compacted collector roll; 3) cutting the compacted collector roll into anode plates/cathode plates having different sizes each having a tab and rounded corners; 4) recombining an anode plate/a cathode plate with a separator; cutting the separator after recombination to form rounded corners at a position corresponding to the rounded corners of the anode plate/cathode plate and further obtain a mono-cell or a half-cell having different sizes; 5) stacking the mono-cells and half-cells into a step preliminary cell; and 6) hot pressing the stacked preliminary cell to form a whole lithium ion cell via bonding of the anode plates/cathode plates with the separator.

Abstract: A battery pressing device includes a roller and a transport device. The roller is configured to rotate at a rotational speed when pressing a battery cell in which is disposed a battery element having electrodes and separators layered inside an external packaging. The transport mechanism is configured to transport the battery cell at a transport speed that is synchronized with the rotational speed of the roller when the battery cell is being pressed by the roller.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus and method for sealing a pouch case that optimizes a sealing shape or structure of a sealing portion at an inner side of the pouch case to ensure insulation of a secondary battery. The apparatus for sealing a pouch case of a pouch-type secondary battery according to the present disclosure includes an upper compression jig to apply pressure to a sealing portion of the pouch case in a downward direction, and a lower compression jig to apply pressure to the sealing portion of the pouch case in an upward direction, and at least one of the upper compression jig and the lower compression jig applies the pressure to the pouch case at different depths at an inner side end and an outer side end.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a graphene-incorporated rechargeable Li-ion battery discloses a graphene-incorporated rechargeable Li-ion battery with enhanced energy and power delivery abilities. The method comprises the steps (a) fabricating a high-performance anode film based on graphene or graphene hybrid; (b) introducing a desired amount of lithium into the anode material to produce a prelithiated graphene-based anode; (c) constructing a full cell utilizing a cathode film and the prelithiated anode film. The graphene-based anodes incorporating exfoliated graphene layers overcome the large irreversible capacity and initial lithium ion consumption upon pre-lithiation, and demonstrate remarkably enhanced specific capacity and rate capability over conventional anodes.

Abstract: A repair apparatus of a sheet type cell that is capable of appropriately repairing and detoxifying defects of a sheet type cell having semiconductor characteristics is provided. The repair apparatus repairs a sheet type cell in which a storage layer is sandwiched by layers of a positive electrode and a negative electrode and at least the storage layer has semiconductor characteristics. The repair apparatus includes an electrical stimulation source that applies electrical stimulation between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, an electrical characteristic measurement means that measures electrical characteristics of the sheet type cell when the electrical stimulation is applied, and a control means that specifies a value of the electrical stimulation by the electrical stimulation source while considering measured electrical characteristics.

Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, phosphor arrangements are formed via adhering phosphors to activated regions on a substrate and transferring them to a different substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for cooling a shrink-fit chuck, having a cooling attachment (1) that can be placed on the shrink-fit chuck and contains a plurality of feed openings for supplying a coolant into an interior of the cooling attachment (1). Connected to the cooling attachment (1) are a device for feeding a liquid coolant into the interior of the cooling attachment (1) and a suction-extraction device (15, 16) for the suction-extraction of the liquid coolant used for cooling the shrink-fit chuck from the interior of the cooling attachment (1).

Abstract: An apparatus, which includes a fixture assembly configured to operatively convey, at least in part, a seating force to a wire clamp received by a battery terminal of a vehicle battery in such a way that the wire clamp becomes and remains operatively seated relative to the battery terminal during operative installation of the wire clamp relative to the battery terminal, as well as a method for doing the same.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrical cable includes dividing a tube into a plurality of sectors by passage across a sectoring device, gathering the sectors into a stack by passage of the sectors through a gathering device, and surrounding the stack with an insulating layer. Additional strip features may be applied by application of one or more strip conditioners. Alternatively, strips may be supplied on individual reels for gathering or provided in a multi-end reel already stacked. Where a multi-end reel is provided, length differentials within the stack as it is unwound may be compensated for by application of a stretcher.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a device for brain stimulation includes forming a lead body having a distal end section and coupling at least one pre-electrode to the distal end section of the lead body. The pre-electrode defines a divider with a plurality of partitioning arms, and has a plurality of fixing lumens. A portion of the pre-electrode aligned with the portioning arms is removed to divide the pre-electrode into a plurality of segmented electrodes. Each of the plurality of segmented electrodes defines at least one of the plurality of fixing, lumens at least partially disposed through the segmented electrode. A material is introduced through the at least one fixing lumen to couple the plurality of segmented electrodes to the lead body.

Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of a double-sided printed circuit board. In the method, a first conductive circuit pattern configuring a circuit is formed on an upper side of an insulation layer, and a second conductive circuit pattern configuring a circuit is formed on a lower side of the insulation layer. A through hole vertically passing through the insulation layer is formed, and a conductive material is formed on an inner circumferential surface of the through hole such that the first circuit pattern and the second circuit pattern are electrically connected by the through hole.

Abstract: A method of making lens modules includes the following steps: Put a plurality of lens members between a first die and a second die, wherein the first die touches the substrate of each lens module, and the second die touches the lens of each lens module. Provide a housing material between the first die and the second die, and then solidify the housing material. Remove the first die and the second die to obtain a block; and Cut the block to obtain a plurality of lens modules.

Abstract: A method for mounting and setting an actuator of an exhaust gas turbocharger and a suitable electric actuating device are provided. The actuating device has an axially movable actuating rod which is connected to a coupling element which for its part is connected via a pivot pin to an actuation section of a bypass valve, the actuation section being configured as a lever arm. In order to set the desired closed position of the bypass valve during a predefined actuation of the actuating device, the coupling element is first connected to the actuating rod while still being displaceable. Before the fixing, the position of the actuating device which corresponds to the closed position is set by application of the corresponding voltage to the electric actuating device. Subsequently, a prestressing force is applied to the coupling element coaxially with respect to the actuating rod via a pneumatic actuator.

Abstract: A master verification assembly includes a plurality of plunger devices. Each of the plunger devices includes a piston that is axially moveable between a raised position and a depressed position. When placed in a washing assembly, each of the plunger devices is aligned with a nozzle. The nozzles dispense a cleaning fluid under pressure. An axial force applied by the dispensed cleaning fluid depresses the pistons into the depressed position, whereupon the pistons disposed in the depressed position are axially secured in an indicator position. Upon removal of the master verification assembly from the washing assembly, depressed pistons in the indicator position indicate proper function of the nozzles, whereas pistons disposed in the raised position indicate improperly functioning nozzles.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a piston can prevent casting defects such as oxide inclusions or shrinkage cavities on the surface of a combustion chamber over a piston head after casting. The method includes casting a head top having a bowl by pouring a first molten metallic material into a first mold with a bonding portion of the head top to be formed at an upper portion in the first mold and a first riser on the bonding portion of the head top, casting the body by pouring a second molten metallic material into a second mold, with a bonding portion of the body to be formed at an upper portion in the second mold and a second riser on the bonding portion of the body, removing the risers from the head top and the body, and integrally bonding the head top and the body to form the piston.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a valve (10) is provided, in which an intermediate valve product having a generally disk-shape valve head is formed by a die unit (20). The valve head is then machined to have a proper thickness and a tapered face on the periphery of the disk-shape valve head. The valve head is repeatedly forged in secondary forging by means of a die unit (40) equipped with a die (42) and a press punch (48) while angularly displacing the tapered face relative to the die (42) through a predetermined angle. Since the die (42) has protruding pressing sections and grooves (46) along the circumference of the die, a uniformly deformed and hardened valve face (16) is formed on the valve head.

Abstract: A gas turbine shaft bearing system (bearing and/or seal component) service method and service tool that applies biasing force between a gas turbine shaft and a bearing system component supporting the shaft, so that the bearing system component can be removed or installed. The bearing system service tool is coupled directly to the bearing system component and the shaft, preferably without the need for external fixtures. A biasing force generator, such as a hydraulic unit applies a force on the bearing system component to cause component movement on or off the shaft. Counter-biasing forces are resisted by the fixed position turbine shaft. By exerting biasing force directly between the turbine shaft and bearing system component the service tool can be constructed of smaller, man portable components that are more easily maneuvered within relatively confined turbine service spaces, which are common in field installations.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaping an edge of an aerofoil comprising a brush and the brush comprises a plurality of bristles extending substantially parallel to each other. A motor rotates the brush about an axis. The axis is arranged substantially parallel to the bristles of the brush. A support structure holds the brush such that the axis intersects a first surface of the edge of the aerofoil or holds the brush such that the axis intersects a second surface of the edge of the aerofoil. There are means to move the brush such that the brush contacts the first surface of the edge or such that the brush contacts the second surface of the edge. There are means to produce relative movement of the brush and the aerofoil such that the first brush moves longitudinally along the edge of the aerofoil to shape the edge of the aerofoil.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for assembling a flattened tube multiple tube bank heat exchanger that includes a first tube bank and a second tube bank, each bank including a plurality tube segments extending longitudinally in spaced parallel relationship. A spacer clip is installed on a longitudinally extending edge of each heat exchange tube segment arrayed in a first layer of tube segments. A plurality of heat exchange tube segments are arrayed in a second layer in engagement with the spacer clips installed on the tube segments of the first layer.

Abstract: A battery cell assembly is provided. The battery cell assembly includes a cooling fin having a rectangular-shaped aluminum plate, a tube, and a flexible thermally conductive sheet. The plate has a first side and a second side. The tube is coupled to the first side of the plate and extends on at least first, second, and third peripheral edge portions of the plate. The flexible thermally conductive sheet is disposed on the first side of the plate. The battery cell assembly further includes a battery cell disposed against the flexible thermally conductive sheet of the cooling fin.

Abstract: A blank is provided with a first shaft portion, a second shaft portion, and a machining target portion. The machining target portion is formed at a position closer to a shaft end portion of the first shaft portion than a shaft end portion of the second shaft portion. A first large-volume portion is formed at the first end portion of the machining target portion close to the first shaft portion, and a second large-volume portion is formed at the second end portion of the machining target portion close to the second shaft portion, respectively. The volumes per unit length of the first and second large-volume portions are greater than the volume per unit length of the intermediate portion in the axial direction of the machining target portion. Furthermore, the volume of the second large-volume portion is greater than the overall volume of the first large-volume portion.

Abstract: A tire has an elongate profiled sidewall groove extending into a first tire sidewall from an outward first sidewall surface. An elongate air tube is positioned within the elongate sidewall groove in contact with the groove sidewalls, the air tube having an external surface configuration corresponding with and seating within the internal sidewall configuration defining the sidewall groove. The air tube when subject to outward originating impinging force collapses from an expanded unstressed configuration into a collapsed configuration to allow the tube to insert through the groove entry opening and expand outwardly once within the sidewall groove to its unstressed configuration. The configuration of the groove sidewalls capture the air tube within the groove in its expanded unstressed configuration to prevent separation of the tube from the tire during use.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for manufacturing a framing member can include a translation path for transporting a metal sheet. The translation path can include a translation axis, a first set of rollers, which can include a plurality of first bottom rollers and a plurality of first top rollers, the first set of rollers can have a first centerline, and a second set of rollers, which can include a plurality of second bottom rollers and a plurality of second top rollers, the second set of rollers can have a second centerline, line, where the first centerline and the second centerline can extend away from the translation axis at an angle in the direction of translation.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite material bearing component includes designing a pattern of a fabric combination including a PTFE film, a quartz fabric and a glass fabric, which are stacked, in consideration of a final shape of a bearing, and stacking the fabric combination on a fusion surface which is a steel surface of a bearing structure of a composite material bearing; and simultaneously performing molding and fusing under conditions of a thermal treatment temperature of 300˜400° C. and a pressure of 30˜100 kgf/cm2, thereby manufacturing the composite material bearing. This composite material bearing functions as a self-lubricating high performance bearing, thus satisfying high performance requirements of the driving friction surface of a B&S (Ball & Socket) nozzle which is a thrust vector control nozzle and satisfying a high load and low friction efficient required of guided weapon components.

Abstract: Nail clippers comprise two legs extending in longitudinal direction, which are connected to one another with their one ends and the free ends of which form inner cutting edges, so as to cut through a fingernail or a toenail between both cutting edges. Both legs including the connecting area are of a metallic glass or an amorphous metal in one piece. Nail clippers also comprise two two-armed levers that cross one another and are articulated on one another at a crossing point. The free levers of one side form inner cutting edges at their ends so as to cut through a fingernail or toenail between both cutting edges, and wherein the free levers of the other side form handles. Both of the two-armed levers including the joint in each case are of a metallic glass or an amorphous metal in one piece.

Abstract: A device for cutting the cap from the head of a premium cigar is disclosed. The cigar cutter is operable between open and closed configurations and includes two pivotally-connected handles with integrated blades and embedded magnets that are arranged to provide opening and closing force for the handles while maintain the structural stability of the device.

Abstract: A sheet cake cutter is provided. The present cake cutter comprises a rectangular frame with a plurality of cutting wires extending between opposing sides of the perimeter of the frame, creating a plurality of rectangular openings. The cake cutter is placed over a cake and then force is applied, pushing the wires of the device through the body of the cake. The present invention saves users substantial amount of time by cutting an entire cake at once, as opposed to cutting pieces of cake individually, and produces aesthetically pleasing and uniform pieces of cake. The tension of the cutting wires is freely adjustable in order to preserve the lifespan of the wire and to ensure a smooth cut with each use.

Abstract: A cut-length indicating device for a hand power tool includes at least one guide unit configured to moveably guide at least one movably mounted and electrically operated indicating element. The device also includes at least one electric power supply unit configured to supply electric current to the at least one indicating element. The at least one guide unit and the at least one electric power supply unit are configured so as to be partially integral with each other.

Abstract: A rotary reciprocating saw blade for a power tool comprises a blade body having an at least approximately rectilinear cutting edge, and at least two linear or lamellar impressions that each interconnect a respective two corner points of the blade body.

Abstract: A multifunction laser leveling tool (1) is provided. The multifunction laser leveling tool (1) comprises: a housing (2); a pendulum (28) supported by the housing (2) via a universal joint so that the pendulum (28) is pivotable with respect to the housing (2) around a first axis (24) and a second axis (26) perpendicular to the first axis (24); a locking means (4) which is able to fixedly lock the pendulum (28) to the housing (2) and to release the pendulum (28) therefrom, wherein when the pendulum (28) is released, the pendulum (28) is in a plumb orientation and the first and second axes (24,26) lie in a horizontal plane; a first laser beam emitter (36) attached to the pendulum (28) for emitting a first laser plane; an angle sensing means (44) attached to the pendulum (28) for measuring the orientation of the pendulum (28); a display module having two sections (6,8) attached to the housing (2) for displaying the measured orientation of the pendulum (28).

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to compensate hard iron and soft iron magnetic interference in magnetic sensing devices are described. Hard and soft iron interference may be modeled using an ellipsoidal surface generated by a plurality of magnetic field measurements. A displacement of the ellipsoid from a reference frame origin corresponds to hard iron or permanent magnetic field interference. A shape and orientation of the ellipsoid corresponds to soft iron magnetic field interference. The ellipsoidal surface may be analyzed to obtain magnetic field compensation values for cancelling hard iron and soft iron interference.

Abstract: An anti-slip identification structure for a patchwork ruler contains a body, and the body including a marking portion, a contrast marking portion, a scale portion, a plurality of angle lines, and plural grid lines which are arranged on the body. The body includes an anti-slip painting layer painted on a bottom end thereof and it being translucent. Thereby, a darker marking portion is suit for cloth materials with a deep color or a light color so as to identify the marking portion, the contrast marking portion, the scale portion, the plurality of angle lines, and the plural grid lines clearly and to fix a patchwork ruler securely.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring apparatus includes a base body, a delivery unit located on the base body, and a probing unit. The delivery unit includes a power assembly, a first lead screw assembly connected to the power assembly, and a second lead screw assembly connected to the first lead screw assembly and the probing unit. The power assembly is configured for driving the first lead screw assembly to move along a first direction. The first lead screw assembly is configured for driving the second lead screw assembly to move along a second direction. The second lead screw assembly is configured for driving the probing unit to move along a third direction.

Abstract: A three-dimensional shape measurement system includes a three-dimensional shape measuring machine that outputs spatial coordinate data on a probe for measuring a work, and a control PC that processes the spatial coordinate data. The three-dimensional shape measurement machine includes a plurality of articulated-armed three-dimensional shape measuring machines that are arranged so that measurement ranges of the probes overlap each other to allow measurement of part or all of the work, and configured such that each can output spatial coordinate data. The control PC includes a coordinate data pool that retains the spatial coordinate data in an identifiable manner with respect to each of the three-dimensional shape measuring machines, and a synthesis unit that synthesizes the spatial coordinate data retained in the coordinate data pool.

Abstract: An alignment mark definer is configured to provide a geometrical definition for an actual alignment structure to be formed at a temporary surface of a substrate based on a desired appearance of the alignment mark and on an expected alteration of an appearance of the actual alignment structure caused by a deposition material deposited on the temporary surface and the actual alignment structure.

Abstract: A device for measuring edge and rounding features on a piston ring includes a planar support element for the piston ring, a stop operatively connected thereto for bearing defined piston ring sections thereon, and a measuring unit, which is disposed at a predefinable angle with respect to the support element or the stop.