Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical wire and an electrical wire with a terminal capable of diminishing the adjustment of a crimping height. There is provided an electrical wire 1 including a conductor part 11 that is made of a precipitation strengthened copper alloy having a cross-sectional area of 0.13 sq in the ISO 6722 standard and is compressed, wherein the conductor part 11 has a rate of elongation of 7% or more, and a tensile strength of 500 MPa or more. In addition, the electrical conductivity of the conductor part is 70% IACS or more.

Abstract: A sintered structure and method for forming it are disclosed. The method includes obtaining core-shell particles having a core material and a shell material, forming the particles into a powder compact, and annealing the powder compact at an annealing temperature. The shell material is a metal that diffuses faster than the core material at the annealing temperature and diffuses to the contacts between the core-shell particles during annealing to form sintered interfaces between the core-shell particles. The sintered structure can have discontinuous regions of shell material between the sintered interfaces. The core material can be a metal, semiconductor or ceramic. The core material can be copper and the shell material can be silver. The sintered interfaces can be almost purely shell material. The annealing temperature can be significantly lower than the temperature needed to form interfaces between particles of the core material without the shell material.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy wire rod has a composition consisting of Mg: 0.10 to 1.00 mass %, Si: 0.10 to 1.00 mass %, Fe: 0.01 to 2.50 mass %, Ti: 0.000 to 0.100 mass %, B: 0.000 to 0.030 mass %, Cu: 0.00 to 1.00 mass %, Ag: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, Au: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, Mn: 0.00 to 1.00 mass %, Cr: 0.00 to 1.00 mass %, Zr: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, Hf: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, V: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, Sc: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, Co: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, Ni: 0.00 to 0.50 mass %, and the balance: Al and incidental impurities. The aluminum alloy wire rod has an average grain size of 1 ?m to 35 ?m at an outer peripheral portion thereof, and an average grain size at an inner portion thereof is greater than or equal to 1.1 times the average grain size at the outer peripheral portion.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy wire rod has a composition consisting of 0.10-1.00 mass % Mg; 0.10-1.00 mass % Si; 0.01-1.40 mass % Fe; 0.000-0.100 mass % Ti; 0.000-0.030 mass % B; 0.00-1.00 mass % Cu; 0.00-0.50 mass % Ag; 0.00-0.50 mass % Au; 0.00-1.00 mass % Mn; 0.00-1.00 mass % Cr; 0.00-0.50 mass % Zr; 0.00-0.50 mass % Hf; 0.00-0.50 mass % V; 0.00-0.50 mass % Sc; 0.00-0.50 mass % Co; 0.00-0.50 mass % Ni; and the balance being Al and incidental impurities, wherein at least one of Ti, B, Cu, Ag, Au, Mn, Cr, Zr, Hf, V, Sc, Co and Ni is contained in the composition or none of Ti, B, Cu, Ag, Au, Mn, Cr, Zr, Hf, V, Sc, Co and Ni is contained in the composition. A precipitate free zone exists inside a crystal grain, and the precipitate free zone has a width of less than or equal to 100 nm.

Abstract: An aluminum paste and a solar cell, the aluminum paste including aluminum powder; an organic vehicle; and antimony oxide, the antimony oxide being present in an amount of about 0.001 wt % to less than about 1.0 wt %, based on a total weight of the aluminum paste.

Abstract: Uniform heating with low voltage electrical power supply is provided by sheet form products as free standing films, coatings, or embedded in laminates, foams and the like and comprising a carbon black/graphite composite dispersed in a plastic carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester matrix powder comprising a polybutylene terephthalate, a homogeneously dispersed carbon nanotube powder, a dispersant and a chain extender; to a conductive masterbatch with homogeneous and smooth surface; to a process for the preparation of the conductive masterbatch; to a conductive monofilament prepared from the conductive masterbatch; to a process for the preparation of the conductive monofilament; and to a fabric article prepared from the monofilament. The present invention is characterized in the preparation of carbon nanotube-containing fiber materials with higher conductivity and the improvement of the spinning property of the conductive masterbatches to avoid blocking and yarn breakage during the spinning process.

Abstract: A method for forming a wire construct includes forming a groove in a polymer having a mouth that is narrower than a width of a deeper portion of the groove and placing a substantial length of wire in the groove, the wire having a larger cross-sectional dimension than the mouth of the groove. Encapsulant is placed over the polymer. The wire construct is to be used for implantable stimulation leads, such as a cochlear stimulation lead or a neurostimulation lead. Two wire constructs can be assembled to form a multilayer wire construct.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a high-voltage electrical insulator (1), having at least one metal insulator element (4, 6) cemented to a dielectric insulator element (2) by a cement mortar (5), includes at least one of the following steps: preparing the cement mortar (5) from aluminous cement and sand that are mixed with at least water; assembling the dielectric element (2) with the metal element (4, 6), the mortar (5) being placed between the dielectric insulator element (2) and the metal element (4, 6); and vibrating the dielectric element (2) and the metal element (4, 6) as assembled together, so as to distribute the mortar (5) between the dielectric element and the metal element (2, 4, 6). In order to prepare the mortar (5), an active ingredient of the polymer superplasticizer type based on polyglycol methacrylic acid ester is added, and the vibrating is performed for a duration lying in the range 2 seconds to 20 seconds, and preferably in the range 4 seconds to 15 seconds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sintered cobalt ferrite composite material comprising of nano and micron sized powders of cobalt ferrite with high magnetostriction. The present invention further discloses preparation of nano and micron sized powders of cobalt ferrite, in particular, the auto combustion process using glycine as fuel for preparing nano sized cobalt ferrite powders.

Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic garnets and related devices that can be used in radio-frequency (RF) applications. In some embodiments, such RF devices can include garnets having reduced or substantially nil Yttrium or other rare earth metals. Such garnets can be configured to yield high dielectric constants, and ferrite devices, such as TM-mode circulators/isolators, formed from such garnets can benefit from reduced dimensions. Further, reduced or nil rare earth content of such garnets can allow cost-effective fabrication of ferrite-based RF devices. In some embodiments, such ferrite devices can include other desirable properties such as low magnetic resonance linewidths. Examples of fabrication methods and RF-related properties are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a conductor pattern of an electronic component formed in an oval coil shape on a magnetic substrate, the conductor pattern including: a straight part; and a curved part connected to the straight part at both sides thereof, wherein a line width of the curved part is smaller than that of the straight part, and an electronic component including the same. With the conductor pattern and the electronic component including the same according to the present invention, the high precision fine line width and the high resolution conductor pattern may be implemented to improve connectivity, thereby improving characteristics and reliability of the electronic component.

Abstract: A magnetic device includes a magnetic core and N windings wound at least partially around respective portions of the magnetic core. Each of the N windings has opposing first and second ends. Each first end forms a first connector, and each second end forms a second connector. Each first connector is adapted for coupling to a first substrate in a first plane, and each second connector is adapted for coupling to a second substrate in a second plane, where the second plane is different from the first plane. N is an integer greater than zero. An electrical assembly includes a substrate and a power supply module including a magnetic device. The magnetic device at least partially electrically couples the power supply module to the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coil structure including: a first wire rod including a first coil portion and a first lead wire connected to the first coil portion, the first coil portion winding around a coil axis in a first space; a second wire rod including a second coil portion, the second coil portion winding around the coil axis in a second space, the second space being aligned with the first space along the coil axis; and an insulating structure including a first insulating section that insulates the first coil portion from the second coil portion. The first lead wire portion extends through the second space. The insulating structure fixes the first lead wire portion at a position that is away from the second coil portion by not less than a minimum creepage distance between the first and second coil portions, the minimum creepage distance being defined by the first insulating section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a common mode filter capable of implementing high inductance without deterioration of a moisture resistance load, and a method of manufacturing the same. The common mode filter includes: a magnetic substrate; an insulating layer disposed on the magnetic substrate; and a coil electrode layer disposed in the insulating layer, wherein the magnetic substrate has a groove part formed at an edge of an upper surface thereof, and a material of the insulating layer is filled into the groove part.

Abstract: A coil component may include: a magnetic body; and first and eighth external electrodes formed on one surface of the magnetic body, second and third external electrodes and sixth and seventh external electrodes that are formed on two surfaces adjacent to the one surface of the magnetic body, respectively, and fourth and fifth external electrodes formed on the other surface opposing the one surface of the magnetic body. The magnetic body includes upper and lower substrates and first to fourth coil parts disposed between the upper and lower substrates and enclosed by an insulation film, the first to fourth coil parts having coupled coils wound in parallel on the same plane, respectively, so that magnetic fluxes in the coupled coils are formed in directions opposite to each other, the coupled coils being composed of first to eighth coils.

Abstract: Provided are a multi-phase transformer having an easier-producible structure, and a transformation system wherein a plurality of such transformers are serially connected. Disclosed is a three-phase transformer (Tra) provided with three coils (1u, 1v, 1w) and a pair of magnetic members (21, 22) respectively provided on opposite ends in the axial direction of the coils (1u, 1v, 1w), wherein the coils (1u, 1v, 1w) are respectively provided with first and second sub-coils (11u, 12u; 11v, 12v; 11w, 12w).

Abstract: A distribution transformer comprises a sensor system and a communications module. The distribution transformer is configured to convert a first high voltage electricity from a high voltage distribution line to a first low voltage electricity and convey the first low voltage electricity along a low voltage line to an electrical device. The sensor system is configured to determine a temperature of the distribution transformer, and the communications module is configured to transmit a load reduction request along the low voltage line to the electrical device based on the temperature of the distribution transformer.

Abstract: An apparatus, device, and system for generating an amount of output power in response to a direct current (DC) power input includes a configurable power supply, which may be electrically coupled to the DC power input. The configurable power supply is selectively configurable between multiple circuit topologies to generate various DC power outputs and/or and AC power output. The system may also include one or more DC power electronic accessories, such as DC-to-DC power converters, and/or one or more AC power electronic accessories such as DC-to-AC power converters. The power electronic accessories are couplable to the configurable power supply to receive the corresponding DC or AC power output of the configurable power supply.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium stores a magnetic substrate simulation program causing a computer to execute a process that includes calculating an effective magnetic field for each area of an element in the magnetic substrate, when magnetization of each area changes and based on a magnetic field generated from magnetic energy in each area and a rate of change of magnetization working in a direction inhibiting change in the average magnetization of the areas; obtaining for each area and based on the calculated effective magnetic fields and magnetization of each area, changes in magnetization and calculating for each area, magnetization after the changes; judging based on magnetization of each area before and after the changes, whether magnetization in the element converges; and storing a combination of the average magnetization of the areas for which magnetization in the given element converges and a static magnetic field based on the average magnetization.

Abstract: A multilater ceramic capacitor includes: a ceramic body in which a plurality of dielectric layers are laminated; and an active layer including a plurality of first and second internal electrodes formed to be alternately exposed to both end surfaces of the ceramic body with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween, and forming capacitance. An upper cover layer is formed on an upper portion of the active layer; a lower cover layer is formed on a lower portion of the active layer and having a thickness greater than that of the upper cover layer. First and second external electrodes cover both end surfaces of the ceramic body. Specific sizing of ceramic body and electrodes is defined.

Abstract: Some implementations provide a semiconductor device that includes a first substrate, a die coupled to the first substrate, and a set of solder balls coupled to the first substrate. The set of solder balls is configured to provide an electrical connection between the die and a second substrate. The semiconductor device also includes at least one decoupling capacitor coupled to the die through the first substrate. The at least one decoupling capacitor is configured to provide an electrical connection between the die and the second substrate. The at least one decoupling capacitor is coupled to the first substrate such that the at least one decoupling capacitor is positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate. In some implementations, the second substrate is a printed circuit board (PCB). In some implementations, the first substrate is a first package substrate, and the second substrate is a second package substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic electronic component, including: a ceramic main body including a dielectric layer; and first and second internal electrodes provided on upper and lower surfaces of the dielectric layer and formed of a thin film including graphene. The multilayer ceramic electronic component includes internal electrodes formed of a thin film including graphene, thereby having increased capacitance and improved thermal stability and withstand voltage characteristics.

Abstract: A conductive resin composition which allows a resin electrode which is favorable in terms of shape and adhesion to a ceramic device to be formed reliably, and a chip-type electronic component including resin electrodes formed with the conductive resin component are described. The conductive resin composition contains a linear bifunctional epoxy resin having a molecular weight of 11000 to 40000 and a terminal glycidyl group, a conductive silver powder, and a solvent, and has a yield value of 3.6 Pa or less. In addition, the conductive powder can have a surface attached to a fatty acid or a salt thereof, and the ratio of the fatty acid or salt thereof to the conductive powder is 0.5 wt % or less. Furthermore, the conductive powder can be spherical, and the ratio of the conductive powder in solids constituting the conductive resin composition can be 42 to 54 vol %.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing electrical energy comprising at least: a first multilayer section; a second multilayer section disposed above the first multilayer section; and a spacer layer disposed between the first and second multilayer sections and comprising a dielectric material, wherein each of the first and second multilayer sections comprising a pinned magnetic layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a free magnetic layer having a reversible magnetization direction, and an isolative layer disposed between the pinned and free magnetic layers, the pinned and free magnetic layers are substantially anti-ferromagnetically exchange coupled to each other through the isolative layer; and wherein the pinned magnetic layers of the first and second multilayer sections are electrically coupled in parallel with each other, and the free magnetic layers of the first and second multilayer sections are electrically coupled in parallel with each other.

Abstract: In a multilayer ceramic capacitor, an inner ceramic layer includes a perovskite-type compound containing Ba and Ti. A region within an electrically effective portion of the inner ceramic layers sandwiched between inner electrodes, which is near an area where inner and outer electrodes connect to each other, is subjected to a mapping analysis using EDS. ((L2?L3)/L1)×100?50 is satisfied, L1 denotes a total length of ceramic grain boundaries detected from a TEM transmission image, L2 denotes a total length of grain boundaries, detected from a mapping image and the TEM transmission image, where the rare earth element is present, and L3 denotes a total length of portions, detected from a mapping image and the TEM transmission image, in which the grain boundaries where the rare earth element is present and grain boundaries where at least one of Mn, Mg, and Si is present are overlapped.

Abstract: An electronic component comprises an element body, an external electrode, and an insulating resin coating layer. The element body has a pair of end faces opposed to each other, a pair of principal faces extending so as to connect the pair of end faces and opposed to each other, and a pair of side faces extending so as to connect the pair of principal faces and opposed to each other. The external electrode is formed so as to cover at least a partial region of the principal face and/or a partial region of the side face and has a plating layer comprised of Sn or an Sn alloy. The insulating resin coating layer covers at least the portion of the external electrode formed so as to cover the side face.

Abstract: A method for forming an electret containing positive ions, includes: a first step of contacting water vapor including positive ions to a Si substrate to which heat is being applied, and forming an oxide layer including those ions; a second step of, along with applying an electric field that makes the side of the oxide layer that does not contact the Si substrate be the negative side, and that makes its other side be a positive side, applying heat to the Si substrate in a hydrogen atmosphere, and causing the ions in the oxide layer to shift; and a third step of contacting water vapor including a chemical substance, in an atmosphere of an inactive gas, for forming a hydrophobic chemically adsorbed monomolecular layer, and thus forming a hydrophobic membrane upon the oxide layer; wherein the second step and the third step are performed continuously within one common vessel.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor includes: a porous sintered body; an anode wire extending in a first direction and connected to the porous sintered body such that one end portion of the anode wire in the first direction is exposed; a resin package covering the porous sintered body and the anode wire; and a lead including a terminal exposed from the resin package and a lead side connector connected to the terminal. The anode wire includes a base and a connector placed at one side of the base in the first direction, a sectional area of the connector is smaller than that of the base, and the connector and the lead side connector are welded together.

Abstract: Disclosed are a porphyrin-peptoid conjugate and a method for preparing the same. The porphyrin-peptoid conjugate according to the present disclosure has porphyrins arranged face-to-face on a helical peptoid. The porphyrin-peptoid conjugate according to the present disclosure is a new-concept photosensitizing dye material wherein the distance, arrangement and number of porphyrins are controllable. Since the porphyrin-peptoid conjugate is monodisperse and has a precisely defined structure, selective decoration of dyes is easy and dyes can be arranged on the peptoid helix sequence and space specifically. Accordingly, a new high-efficiency photosensitizing dye molecule system having wide absorption spectrum including the visible and near-infrared range and high absorption coefficient can be prepared.

Abstract: A three-dimensional network aluminum porous body which enables to produce an electrode continuously, an electrode using the aluminum porous body, and a method for producing the electrode. A long sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body is provided to be used as a base material in a method for producing an electrode including at least winding off, a thickness adjustment step, a lead welding step, an active material filling step, a drying step, a compressing step, a cutting step and winding-up, wherein the three-dimensional network aluminum porous body has a tensile strength of 0.2 MPa or more and 5 MPa or less.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a porous graphene electrode material is described herein that may incorporate a three-dimensional open-cell graphene structure fabricated via chemical vapor deposition onto a metal foam. After the graphene is deposited, the metal foam may be dissolved, leaving a three-dimensional open-cell graphene structure that may include single or few layer graphene. Pseudo-capacitive materials, such as RuO2, Fe3O4, or MnO2, may be deposited within the pores of the three-dimensional open-cell graphene structure to form the porous graphene electrode material. The porous graphene electrode material may have a specific capacitance comparable to chemically modified graphene (CMG) electrodes. The porous graphene electrode material may also have a conductivity greater than CMG electrodes of equivalent surface area. Use of the porous graphene electrode material in capacitors may result in significant improvements in specific power compared to CMG based capacitors.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrolyte solution involves combining ammonium tetrafluoroborate and a quaternary ammonium halide in a liquid solvent to form a quaternary ammonium tetrafluoroborate and an ammonium halide. The ammonium halide precipitate is removed from the solvent to form an electrolyte solution. The reactants can be added step-wise to the solvent, and the method can include using a stoichiometric excess of the ammonium tetrafluoroborate to form a substantially halide ion-free electrolyte solution. Filtration can be done at low temperatures to reduce the amount of excess bromide in the resulting electrolyte.

Abstract: An electric double-layer capacitor having a capacitor element, a package defining a closed space accommodating the capacitor element, and electrolytic solution loaded in the closed space. The package includes a body and a lid, and the body has a metallic portion and a resin portion. The metallic portion includes two lead-out terminals electrically coupled to the capacitor element, and these two lead-out terminals are electrically isolated from each other by the resin portion. The resin portion includes two projections extending into the closed space, which make the closed space narrower and reduce the amount of loading of the electrolytic solution.

Abstract: An electrical contact arrangement for medium to high voltage applications includes a contact arm having a distal end section on which a circular shaped annulus arrangement having several axially and parallel directed contact fingers is arranged. The contact fingers are pressed on the contact arm via respective radially directed connection sections by a spring ring which is peripherally arranged around the contact fingers. The distal end section of the contact arm includes a first ring-shaped surface and an adjacent second ring-shaped surface, so that the connection section of each contact finger is pressed to at least both the first and second ring-shaped surfaces.

Abstract: An exemplary high-current switching arrangement in a generator duct arranged between a generator and a transformer is disclosed. This arrangement includes a pole frame which can be positioned on a base surface, a breaker pole of a generator circuit-breaker which is secured to the pole frame, and a drive which is secured to the pole frame. The breaker pole includes an active component arranged along an axis designed for the conduction and interruption of high currents and which incorporates a power switching point, with two axially spaced current terminals. The drive is arranged on a first of two end faces of the pole frame, and includes a linkage mechanism that transmits power from the drive to the power switching point.

Abstract: A planetary limit switch contains a front transmission module, at least one following transmission module, and at least one micro switch. The front transmission module couples with an external power source and includes a first planetary gear carrier and plural first planetary gears for matching with the first planetary gear carrier, a front driving gear meshes with the plural first planetary gears and connects with a driving shaft so as to be driven by the driving shaft. Each following transmission module includes a second planetary gear carrier and a plurality of second planetary gears, and the plurality of second planetary gears meshing with a following gear, wherein the second planetary gear carrier has a cam portion arranged on an outer peripheral side thereof. The at least one micro switch is fixed below at least one following transmission module and touched by the cam portion of the second planetary gear carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an internal stack-up structure of a touch panel including a touch sensing substrate having a joint area with an electronic assembly placed thereon; a cover substrate facing to and being spaced out from the touch sensing substrate and having a first border region with a first mask layer coated thereon, the first border region corresponding to the joint area; a reflection layer disposed on the first mask layer and corresponding to the electronic assembly; and a bonding layer formed at least between the electronic assembly and the reflection layer, the bonding layer being formed by liquid bonding materials which change from liquid state to solid state to improve the bonding strength between the cover substrate and the touch sensing substrate after being exposed to light reflected from the reflection layer.

Abstract: A small form-factor input device operative to be coupled to an electronic device using a cable may include a circuit board; a first electrical switch disposed on a first side of the circuit board; a second electrical switch disposed on a second side of the circuit board; a frame defining a periphery, wherein the circuit board is maintained within the periphery of the frame; first and second shells that house the circuit board, the first shell placed over the first side of the circuit board, and the second shell placed over the second side of the circuit board; and at least one clip coupled to each one of the first shell and the second shell, wherein the at least one clip is operative to engage the frame.

Abstract: A housing of an electronic device encloses and supports at least one operational component and includes at least one opening sized to accommodate a mechanical input assembly. The mechanical input assembly includes a feature arranged to receive an input event, at least a portion of the feature exposed at an outside surface of the housing, an operational indicia visible on the exposed portion and having a preferred orientation with respect to the housing, the operational indicial providing an indication of how an operation of the operational component is influenced, and a shaft having a size and shape in accordance with the opening, the shaft attached to the external feature at a first end and an integrally formed self-capturing feature at the second end. The self-capturing feature is inserted into the opening until activated. The indicia is then properly aligned and the mechanical input assembly is locked to the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric switching apparatus (1) comprising: a switching unit (10) having: an electromagnetic actuator (12) to command opening and/or closing of electric contacts (11), mechanical latching means (15) designed for connection of a detachable add-on unit (20), said latching means, in a first operating position, enabling fixing of said add-on unit on said switching unit, The switching apparatus comprises electric power supply means designed to supply power to the electromagnetic actuator (12) and being arranged to operate in a manner that is dependent on the position of the latching means (15). The electric power supply means are inoperational when the latching means are not in the first operating position, the actuating coil (17) of the electromagnetic actuator (12) not being able to be supplied.

Abstract: A switching device, in particular an electrical power circuit breaker, is disclosed for protecting an electrical circuit. The switching device includes two pole terminals, a switching mechanism for automatically interrupting the electrical connection of the two pole terminals in the event of an overload, electrical components for controlling the switching device and a pole cassette in which the switching mechanism is disposed in a switching chamber. The pole cassette includes at least one gas duct which is connected to the switching chamber in a gas-communicating manner and is designed to discharge gas from the pole cassette past the electrical components to the environment.

Abstract: A switch device includes a switch operation unit to be mechanically operated so as to be in on or off state; a detecting unit configured to detect whether the switch operation unit is in the on or off state; a first mechanism to be configured to close electrical contacts of at least one circuit when the switch operation unit is operated to be in the on state; and a second mechanism configured to maintain the electrical contacts in an closed state and switch the electrical contacts to an open state in response to electrical signals indicating off, on, and, off to be received sequentially while the switch operation unit is in the off state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tactile-surface control module comprising: a flexible protection layer (9), at least one monostable switch (11) and a rigid mechanical supporting member (13) letting through the light from at least one light source and defining regions for backlighting the flexible protection layer (9), characterized in that said supporting member (13) further includes at least one passage (21) for activating the monostable switch (11), by deformation of the flexible protection layer (9), and in that the module includes a sheet (19) made of incompressible material sandwiched between said rigid mechanical supporting member (13) and the flexible protection layer (9), the sheet (19) defining at least one pivoting arm (23) comprising a hinge (25), joined to said supporting member (13), and a pivoting free end (27) having an actuating lug (29) placed facing a passage (21) in said supporting member (13) for actuating the monostable switch (11).

Abstract: A backlighting assembly for use in a keypad assembly. The backlighting assembly includes at least one light emitting source configured to emit light; and a light guide assembly configured to receive the emitted light and direct the light toward the at least one key. The light guide assembly includes both a light guide film and a substantially rigid frame to guide light and to provide structural support.

Abstract: A device has a housing with a top part that accommodates one or more pressable keys forming the user-interface of the device. Each specific key has a specific keycap. The top part is formed from a harder plastic element and a softer rubber layer in a two-shot injection molding process. The harder plastic element has one or more openings occupied by the softer rubber layer. The harder plastic element has a specific pin positioned in a specific hole of the softer rubber layer. The specific keycap has a bottom face with a specific protruding sleeve configured for engaging with the specific pin. The bottom face of the specific key and an area at a top face of the softer rubber layer have complimentarily shaped profiles configured for accurately orienting the keycap relative to the top part.

Abstract: An electrical switch having an activation component that closes and opens contact points within a switch housing. The activation component can include a front end and a rear end. The rear end can be within the switch housing and the front end can protrude from the switch housing. The front end of the activation component can include a fuse slot. A fuse can be placed in the fuse slot and removed from the fuse slot. A rubber cover can be removably attachable to the outside of the fuse slot to protect a fuse within the fuse slot.

Abstract: A gas density monitoring system for high voltage gas circuit breakers. The gas density monitoring system comprising a gas density device mounted directly on a circuit breaker tank end cover. When the gas density device is fully secured to the tank end cover, the gas density device works in conjunction with a self-sealing valve body to provide a self-sealing, direct pathway between the pressurized tank and a sensing element of the gas density device. This pathway permits the gas density device to sense the circuit breaker tank pressure via an angled port through the tank end cover that limits pressure transients that may result from the normal operation of the circuit breaker. The gas density device contact settings may be verified without removal of the density device from the gas circuit breaker or venting the enclosed gas inside the gas circuit breaker to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A power switching control device and a closing control method thereof that can suppress generation of a transient voltage or current that is possibly caused by a variation in a load-side voltage after interrupting a current are obtained. A circuit-breaker-gap-voltage estimate value at and after a present time is calculated based on a power-supply-side voltage estimate value and a load-side voltage estimate value at and after the present time, a target closing-time domain from a closing controllable time to a closing control limit time in which a circuit breaker can be closed at a timing when an absolute value of the circuit-breaker-gap-voltage estimate value falls within a preset allowable range is calculated based on this circuit-breaker-gap-voltage estimate value, and the closing controllable time is delayed by a preset delay time in a case of a subsequent closing phase of a second or later closing phase.

Abstract: An embodiment make-up air system includes a switch assembly including a housing configured to be mounted to an exhaust air duct, a rod pivotally mounted to the housing, the rod having a paddle mounted on a first rod end disposed outside the housing, the paddle including an angled portion, and a switch disposed in the housing, the switch actuated by the rod when the paddle experiences a predetermined flow of air through the exhaust duct, and a fresh air intake assembly operably coupled to the switch assembly, the fresh air intake assembly configured to open a damper disposed in a fresh air intake duct to initiate a flow of fresh air when the switch in the switch assembly has been actuated.