Abstract: A transfer device (19), comprising a carrier (21) including a number of mutually spaced-apart, substantially parallel extending transfer fingers (22) that in use reach into grooves (14) between ribs (13) on a conveying surface of a grooved conveyor belt (2). Back parts (23) of the fingers form a comb shaped part (24) of a substantially planar slide-over surface (25) of the transfer device. The carrier further includes a conveyor guide track (26) that is lowered with respect to the slide over surface and that extends transversely to the fingers, and that in use is provided with a cross conveyor belt (6) movable in a conveying direction transversely to the fingers, so that a conveying surface (9) of the cross conveyor belt forms a conveying part (27) of the slide-over surface that is substantially contiguous to and flush with the comb shaped part (24).

Abstract: A sorting device comprising an endless path placed on a frame, a series of trays provided with a pusher mechanism to be driven by an exchange system placed on the frame for pushing away an object substantially transverse to the conveyance direction, a drive system comprising alternately arranged first and second driving elements that are mutually connected to each other so as to hinge for a movement of the drive system that is oriented substantially parallel to the conveyance direction, a drive adapted for transferring a drive power onto the drive system, which power is directed substantially parallel to the conveyance direction.

Abstract: A method and device for stacking layers of goods (2) is based on a stacking device (1) that includes a handling mechanism (15) which handles, laterally moves, and stacks loose slip-on receptacles (3). The loose slip-on receptacles (3) are open on the bottom, accommodate a layer of goods (2) in the interior (11) thereof, and carry the layer of goods (2) along as the receptacles (3) are slidingly conveyed. An upward-facing bottom (7) of the slip-on receptacles (3) forms the supporting surface (8) for the subsequent layer of goods (2).

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an vacuum device 10 includes a suction pad 2 vacuumed on a to-be-vacuumed surface of a vacuum target, and a bellows tube 4 having the suction pad 2 at one end in a telescopic direction and having an internal space that is expanded and contracted by pressure of air, the telescopic member being elongated and contracted by expansion and contraction of the internal space.

Abstract: Robotic carton unloader has right and left lower arms of robotic arm assembly that are pivotally attached at lower end respectively to mobile body on opposing lateral sides of conveyor system passing there between. Upper arm assembly has rear end pivotally attached at upper end respectively of right and left lower arms to pivotally rotate about upper arm axis perpendicular to longitudinal axis of conveyor system and parallel to lower arm axis. Manipulator head attached to front end of upper arm assembly engages carton/s from carton pile resting on floor for movement to conveyor system. Upper arm axis is maintained at a height that enables carton/s to be conveyed by conveyor system without being impeded by robotic arm assembly as soon as manipulator head is clear. Lift attached between mobile body and front portion of conveyor system reduces spacing underneath carton/s during movement from carton pile to conveyor system.

Abstract: A dock leveler includes a frame configured to support the dock leveler that includes at least one leg. The at least one support leg having a first tube operatively coupled to the frame. A second tube is slidably disposed within the first tube such that the second tube is operable between a first position and a second position. The second tube includes a locking portion. A foot is positioned on an end of the second tube and a shipping pin is configured to engage the locking portion of the second tube such that the second tube is selectively held in one of the first or second positions.

Abstract: The present invention is a vertically stored dock leveler with a telescoping lip that selectively extends and retracts through a range positions relative to the deck. The lip is held and guided by a deck frame carriage. When the deck is raised and lowered, the lip is extended and retracted by an electro-hydraulic control system. When the deck reaches a preselected incline position, the lip is fully extended. Sensors on the underside of the deck determine the incline position of the deck and when the lip is retracted. The leveler is then lowered until the lip engages and rests on the bed of the trailer. Similarly, when the deck is raised for storage and reaches the preselected incline position, the lip is fully retracted prior to returning to its stored position. The telescoping lip is selectively moveable to a range of partially extended position to facilitate end loading a trailer.

Abstract: A device and a method for separating sheet material is provided. The separation of sheet material is not effected statically, but a suitable pick-up position and/or a suitable pick-up mechanism is selected for each sheet material piece, for example in dependence on the quality of a surface of the sheet material piece to be picked up, in order to pick up the sheet material piece from the sheet material stack and remove it from the same.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus, comprising a thickness detecting device, the thickness detecting device including: a plurality of conductive displacement members; a plurality of resonance circuits that are disposed to correspond to the plurality of displacement members, each include a coil facing the corresponding displacement member and a capacitor, and neighboring resonance circuits resonate at different resonance frequencies; and a calculator that calculates a thickness of the sheet based on impedance values of the plurality of resonance circuits and the plurality of displacement members.

Abstract: A wire feeding system comprises a wire container including a box having an open upper side, and a wire container lid closing the upper side. The wire container lid includes a front wall having an opening through which wire is to be paid off. A wire outlet guide is attached to the front wall. The wire outlet guide comprises an upper and a lower hole for receiving the wire, the upper and lower holes being defined by a lower ring wall and an upper ring wall, respectively, and being distanced from each other in a wire feeding direction. At least the lower ring wall limits sideward movement of the wire and allows contact with the wire. The holes have a fixed position relative to the front wall. A deflection space bridging the distance between the holes allows sideward deflection of the wire between the ring walls.

Abstract: The disclosed herein is a holder or organizer for a cord or wire or rope etc. so that it can be conveniently stored and used without interrupting the effectiveness of the cord or wire or rope etc, the holder or organizer for a cord is an elongated cone shaped holder or organizer for a bundle of electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects comprising at least two semi-conical parts, at least two inter-locking mechanism on each side of said holder used to secure said semi-conical parts to each other to form said elongated conical shape and a rubber sizing sleeve for covering joints, insulation in electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects.

Abstract: A mandrel suitable for supporting and unwinding a convolutely wound web material is disclosed. The mandrel has a mandrel shaft with a longitudinal axis, a plurality of mandrel arms extending from the mandrel shaft, and at least one expansion element disposed upon one of the mandrel arms. The mandrel shaft is capable of rotating about the longitudinal axis. Each of the mandrel arms is disposed and rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The at least one expansion element is expandable radially away from the mandrel arm relative to the longitudinal axis. The convolutely wound web material is disposable about each of the mandrel arms. Further, the at least one expansion element is expandable into contacting and releasable engagement with the convolutely wound web material. The convolutely wound web material is fixably and releasably disposed about each of the mandrel arms.

Abstract: An elevator control system is configured to control an elevator car constructed and arranged to move along a hoistway defined by a stationary structure. The elevator system may include a communication pathway and a hoistway control system supported by the stationary structure and configured to send a continuous brake command signal over the pathway. A car control system is carried by the elevator car and is configured to receive the continuous brake command signal and initiate a brake Ustop mode upon a loss of the brake command signal, and independent of the hoistway control system.

Abstract: An elevator brake assembly including an asymmetrical brake comprising at least three brake segments, a brake activating device operably coupled to the asymmetrical brake, the brake activating device comprising a first activation element and a second activation element, wherein the first activation element is configured to activate one of the at least three brake segments, and the second activation element is configured to activate the remaining of the at least three brake segments.

Abstract: A call panel of an elevator system includes at least one touch-sensitive display. On the surface of the touch-sensitive display are embossed marks, e.g. Braille characters, and embossed lines connecting them, as well as function buttons associated with the embossed marks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device providing traffic forecasts for elevator systems, comprising a data-processing system, wherein the device is designed to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and the elevator system, and wherein the device is designed to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and at least one mobile device, and wherein the device is designed to receive data from the elevator system and/or from at least one mobile device, and wherein the device is designed to send processed data to at least one mobile device. The invention further relates to a method providing traffic forecasts.

Abstract: A building management system of an occupiable structure with an elevator system includes an elevator video display, a building computing device and a building status system. The building computing device includes a computer processor and a computer readable storage medium. The building status system is configured to send real-time building condition signals to the building computing device, and the building status system is configured to process the real-time building condition signals and output an associated information signal for display on the elevator video display.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using an elevator system in a building having several vertically spaced floors served by an elevator system, particularly by one or more vertically traveling elevator cars of an elevator system, said floors comprising at least a first floor, a second floor, and a plurality of intermediate floors positioned vertically between the first and second floor, the elevator system being configured to have several modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an evacuation operating mode, in which normal operating mode a car of the elevator system is used to serve a first set of floors, and in which evacuation operating mode said elevator car is used to serve a second set of floors different from said first set of floors; the method comprising evacuating passengers from the first floor to the second floor, the evacuating comprising changing the mode of the elevator system from the normal operating mode to the evacuation operating mode; and determining the second set of floo

Abstract: An elevator governor rotor comprises a central axis and a plurality of pairs of lobes. Each pair of lobes comprises an inner lobe and an outer lobe.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for an elevator governor system includes a governor for detecting an overspeed condition. Also included is a safety linkage actuating lever operatively coupled to the governor. Further included is at least one safety operatively coupled to the safety linkage actuating lever and configured to apply a braking force during an overspeed condition. Yet further included is a permanent magnet latch engaged with the safety linkage actuating lever, the permanent magnet latch preventing actuation of the safety by the safety linkage actuating lever during a normal speed condition. Also included is an electromagnetic component disposed proximate the safety linkage actuating lever and the permanent magnet latch and in operative communication with the governor, the electromagnetic component in an energized condition during the overspeed condition to overcome a force applied by the permanent magnet latch to the safety linkage actuating lever to actuate the safety.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device for a lift installation, having an intercepting mechanism, which, when actuated, is designed to brake a movement of a lift car of the lift installation, an actuating mechanism, which is configured to assume a first and a second position, the actuating mechanism leaving the intercepting mechanism non-actuated in the first position and actuating the intercepting mechanism in the second position, having a pressure accumulator, which forces the actuating mechanism into the second position, a holding device, which holds the actuating mechanism in the first position by using a permanent magnet, and an electromagnet, which is configured to release the holding device when energized, in order to cause the pressure accumulator to force the actuating mechanism into the second position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extendable and retractable elevator pad system comprising at least one motor, wherein the motor is attached to an elevator; a plurality of mounts, wherein at least one of the mounts is connected to the motor; a first plurality of shafts, wherein the shafts have a predetermined section with grooves and at least one of the first plurality of shafts connects to the mount which is connected to the motor; a plurality of gears, wherein the gears are sized to mate with the grooved section of the first plurality of shafts; a second plurality of shafts, wherein the second plurality of shafts are mated with the plurality of gears; and a series of pads, wherein the pads are connected to at least the second plurality of shafts.

Abstract: A secondary portion of a linear electromagnetic propulsion system is configured to propel an elevator car disposed in a hoistway that is defined by a stationary structure. The secondary portion includes a first permanent magnet assembly extending longitudinally along the hoistway. A plurality of support structures of the secondary portion are engaged to and extend between the elevator car and the first permanent magnet assembly. The support structures are further spaced from one-another along the hoistway. A housing extends between and substantially envelopes the plurality of support structures for structural support.

Abstract: An elevator door system includes at least one elevator door; a guide bracket mounted to a bottom of the at least one elevator door; a threshold having a groove to receive the guide bracket; a retention bracket coupled to the threshold, the retention bracket positioned in a hoistway and behind the door, the retention bracket located proximate to a door jamb.

Abstract: A servicing device for a belt of an elevator system is provided including a housing and a guide member coupled to the housing. The guide member and the housing are disposed on opposite sides of the belt. At least one reservoir is disposed within the housing. The at least one reservoir contains one or more restoring materials. An applicator is configured to apply the one or more restoring materials to an adjacent surface of the belt. Application of the one or more restoring materials is configured to modify the geometry of the belt such that the modified geometry is substantially identical to the original geometry of the belt.

Abstract: A lifting hook, its safety latch and a locking and releasing device of the safety latch are disclosed. The lifting hook includes a hook body having a hook stem and tip. The safety latch has a fastening end and a free latch end, the fastening end of the safety latch being pivotably fastened close to the stem so as to move the safety latch between an open position and a closed position, the safety latch being in its open position substantially against the inside of the hook body in a position that leaves a hook jaw free, while in the closed position the latch end extends across the hook jaw to the hook tip, closing the jaw on the inside thereof. A spring arranged between the safety latch and hook body forces the latch end into the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crane, in particular to a crawler crane or mobile crane having at least one monitoring and simulation means by means of which a state of the crane can be monitored and/or simulated, wherein the monitoring and simulation means has at least one input means and at least one output means and wherein the actual state and/or state development of the crane and/or of the boom of the crane can be displayed by means of the monitoring and simulation means and/or a possible state and/or possible state development of the crane can be simulated and/or displayed.

Abstract: A portable transmitting/receiving device (2), in particular in the form a remote control device for lifting and industrial devices, has a housing (4) which has a receiving portion (6) for accommodating an electronic controller and for mounting at least one operating element (such as a joystick, switch, regulator, or touchscreen with virtual operating elements) (14). Additionally, the housing (4) extends in the vertical direction (V) from a lower-face base contour (18) to an upper-face terminating contour (20) and is perpendicularly delimited by a lateral contour (22). At least a substantial part of the housing (4) is made of a molded housing part (16) made of an elastomer, said molded housing part forming at least the upper-face terminating contour (20) and the lateral contour (22). The molded housing part (16) forms a basin which delimits the receiving area and which has a circumferential wall (24) that is completely made of an elastomer and which has a closable opening.

Abstract: A container raising/lowering conveyance apparatus has a supporting structure (a secondary traveling body) which supports four gripping raising/lowering bodies capable of being raised and lowered, and has an X-direction drive means by which the four gripping raising/lowering bodies are moved closer to and away from each other synchronously and symmetrically with respect to a Y-direction center line and a Y-direction drive means by which the four gripping raising/lowering bodies are moved closer to and away from each other synchronously and symmetrically with respect to an X-direction center line. Both the X-direction drive means and the Y-direction drive means are used to enlarge and shrink a right-angled parallelogram surrounded by the four gripping raising/lowering bodies, without changing the center position and the orientation of the right-angled parallelogram.

Abstract: A cylinder retraction system causes a crawler side frame hoisting hydraulic cylinder, swingably suspended on a ventral surface side of a lower boom, to swing between a retracted attitude, in which the hydraulic cylinder is set along a ventral surface of the lower boom, and an operating attitude, in which the hydraulic cylinder is oriented along a vertical direction. As the rod of the hydraulic cylinder, currently having the operating attitude, is contracted by a predetermined extent, the rod front end of the hydraulic cylinder is guided by the guiding portion until the hydraulic cylinder takes on the retracted attitude. As the hydraulic cylinder, currently having the retracted attitude, is extended by a predetermined extent, engagement between the rod front end of the hydraulic cylinder and the guiding portion is released so as to allow the hydraulic cylinder to take on the operating attitude.

Abstract: An adjustable length tensioning member that comprises a rope, a first connector on the rope, a second connector on the rope, and a plurality of connection points between the first connector and the second connector is disclosed. The plurality of connection points have a diameter greater than a diameter of the rope. The rope may be passed through a socket coupled to a first crane component and one of the connectors on the rope is coupled to a second crane component. One of the plurality of connection points engages a seat on the socket to tension the rope between the socket and the connection point.

Abstract: The load securing device for lift trucks includes various embodiments adapted for installation upon powered hand trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks. Each embodiment includes an upright for attachment to the lift truck structure, the upright having a tensioner installed at its upper end or elsewhere opposite the forks of the lift truck. A tensioning element (e.g., tiedown strap, etc.) passes through the tensioner, and a chain and hook extends from the distal end of the tensioning element. The hook of the load securing device is hooked to the load carried on the forks of the lift truck, and the tensioner is tightened to pull and hold the load up adjacent the vertical structure of the lift truck at the back of the forks. Two load securing devices can be used with a powered hand truck for securing a small portable building structure for movement.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for a lift truck comprises a feed-through cylinder communicating with a free lift cylinder and a lift cylinder.

Abstract: The disclosure describes load supporting stands and methods of supporting a load. Such systems and methods may include providing a load supporting stand with a column having an outer diameter, and a first end opposite a second end, a saddle attached to the first end of the column, a load bearing pin that extends transversely through the column and may be fixedly attached to the column, and a conduit capable of receiving the column, and a plurality of pin receiving slots disposed in the conduit and capable of receiving the pin, wherein the conduit may be capable of receiving the column and pin through the first end of the conduit, and wherein the column may be configured to be rotated within the conduit to translate upward from a top of the conduit such that the saddle engages the load to be supported.

Abstract: A capping unit (100) for articles such as containers and/or bottles in general, of the type including at least one capping group (3) bearing one or more capping heads (8) for screwing caps (6) or capsules on the articles moved by at least one transport line (4). It includes at least one capping heads store (19), adapted to retain a series of capping heads (8), in order to allow the rapid and automatic exchange and substitution of the spindles (25) of the capping group (3); the capping group (3) being moved by an associated motorization, up to reaching the store (19) such to store and pick up, automatically from the group (3) itself the suitable capping head (8) as a function of the size of the caps (6) or capsules to be screwed.

Abstract: The invention relate generally to a tightening mechanism for a bottle filling and capping system, and a bottle neck configuration. More specifically, the invention includes a machine for tightening plastic caps onto the threaded necks of plastic bottles, and bottle neck configuration that facilitates the capping process, both of which result in a simple and effective capping operation. A conveying assembly moves the bottle in a circular path where the neck of the bottle and the cap are brought together by moving the bottle under a cap that is loosely held at a particular elevation and angle by a feeder mechanism. The conveying system constricts the rotational movement of the bottle, and a neck support stabilizes the neck of the bottle vertically, as the cap is pressed onto the neck initially by a roller. A capping station in a bottle filling line is comprised of a spring biased toothed finger that engage the peripheral edge of the caps as the bottles are conveyed through the machine.

Abstract: A treatment head for use in a container-treatment machine includes two channels with a spray nozzle connecting to one of the channels. The channel connected to the spray nozzle carries a cleaning medium.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling containers with a product, includes a product supply, a pre-filling chamber having a controlled outlet, a movable sealing arrangement having a closed position for isolating the product supply from the pre-filling chamber, and a displacer arrangement that extends into the pre-filling chamber and that has an elastically deformable wall. The displacer arrangement is interactively connected to a control medium in such a way that an elastic volume change in the displacer arrangement changes a volume of the pre-filling chamber, thereby permitting control over an amount of product delivered through the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a pouring device for a container for the dosing of liquid, said pouring device comprising: a) a housing b) a passage for the liquid within the housing; c) an electrical operated opening/closing mechanism for opening or closing the passage in order to dosing of a predetermined or registerable amount of liquid, characterized in that the passage comprising a flexible tube, and the opening/closing mechanism is to block the tube by squeezing the tube in order to close the passage. The tube inside the spout is the only path for the liquid to go through from the bottle, meanwhile the rest components are protected from liquid. This guaranties a quick and controlled flow of the liquid and avoids any air bubbles to influence the pour precision.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food oil delivery and storage system including: a delivery container, where the delivery container includes a delivery container output for dispensing food oil, and where the delivery container output is in fluid communication with a delivery nozzle; and a storage container including a storage container input configured to receive cooking oil from the delivery nozzle, and storage container input including a removable plug, and a storage container output for dispensing food oil to food preparation equipment, and where the storage container output includes a controllable valve for selectively dispensing food oil to the food preparation equipment; and relates to a method of storing and delivering food oil including providing food oil to a delivery container, transferring food oil from the delivery container to a storage container, and subsequently transferring additional food oil from the delivery container to the storage container.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and associated smart fuel nozzle for improved fuel delivery to a vehicle. In particular, the smart fuel nozzle which can be in communication with a network including one or more of a fuel service provider, a courier's smart device, an user's device having an App, and in some embodiments, a vehicle's onboard computer/associated smart device. According to some aspects, the smart fuel nozzle can be used for controlled and monitored fuel delivery by a courier at the vehicle's location. According to some aspects, the ability to monitor the fuel being delivered can ensure proper delivery, quality of fuel, safe delivery, and automated order processing and/or confirmation.

Abstract: A microelement includes: a base being a body of the microelement, the base including a liquid inlet for a liquid to be introduced, a liquid outlet for the liquid to be discharged, and a groove for the liquid to flow from the liquid inlet toward the liquid outlet; a cover that covers the groove of the base; and a liquid flow controller film segment that is fixed to an inner surface of the cover so as to be opposite to the groove. The liquid flow controller film segment is arc-shaped curved-band-like extending in a direction crossing a flow direction of the liquid and has a radius about a center-corresponding position of the cover corresponding to a center of the liquid outlet of the groove. The liquid flow controller film segment is exposed in the groove and disposed on the downstream side to an exposed surface at the inner surface of the cover in the flow direction of the liquid in the groove.

Abstract: A MEMS device and a method to manufacture a MEMS device are disclosed. An embodiment includes forming trenches in a first main surface of a substrate, forming conductive fingers by forming a conductive material in the trenches and forming an opening from a second main surface of the substrate thereby exposing the conductive fingers, the second main surface opposite the first main surface.

Abstract: A MEMS device including a fixed member and a movable member supported via a resilient body. The MEMS device includes an impact alleviation mechanism provided at a position where the movable member and the fixed member collide during operation. The impact alleviation mechanism includes a stopper provided to either the fixed member or the movable member and that protrude to be parallel between sides of the two members with at least one side edge fixed to the respective member. Moreover, the impact alleviation mechanism includes an elongate protruding member provided on the other of the fixed member and the movable member. The elongate protruding member and the stopper are configured such that as collision force increases between the movable member and the fixed member during operation, an abutment area of an outer edge position of the elongate protruding member approaches the fixed side edge of the stopper.

Abstract: A flexible film including one or more MEMS elements and articles including the flexible film are described. The flexible film includes a polymer layer between two metal layers with one of the metal layers containing a perforation. The polymer layer includes voided regions that allow for relative movement of the two metal layers.

Abstract: A MEMS structure includes a planar substrate, a support body coupled to the planar substrate, a fixed electrode coupled to the planar substrate and a moveable portion. The movable portion is spaced from and faces the fixed electrode. The movable electrode includes a movable weight and an intermediate frame surrounding an outer edge of the movable weight. A plurality of elastic supports connect the movable weight to the intermediate frame. The elastic supports are elastically deformable in a first direction extending parallel to the plane of the substrate such that the movable weight can move in the first direction. At least one torsion bar pivotally connects one end of the intermediate frame to the support body so as to allow the intermediate frame, and with it the movable weight, to pivot around an axis which extends parallel to the plane of the substrate and perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A MEMS device is disclosed. The MEMS device includes a first substrate. At least one structure is formed within the first substrate. The first substrate includes at least one first conductive pad thereon. The MEMS device also includes a second substrate. The second substrate includes a passivation layer. The passivation layer includes a plurality of layers. A top layer of the plurality of layers comprises an outgassing barrier layer. At least one second conductive pad and at least one electrode are coupled to the top layer. At least one first conductive pad is coupled to the at least one second conductive pad.

Abstract: A MEMS device has a substrate with a structure surface and an opposing exterior surface, microstructure formed on the structure surface of the substrate, and a cap coupled with the substrate to form a hermetically sealed interior chamber containing the microstructure. The substrate forms a trench extending from, and being open to, the opposing exterior surface to produce a sensor region and a second region. Specifically, the second region is radially outward of the sensor region. The MEMS device also has a spring integrally formed at least in part within the trench to mechanically connect the sensor region and the second region, and other structure integral with the substrate. The spring or the other structure at least in part hermetically seal the interior chamber.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an electronic device includes a process that forms a protective layer on at least a portion of the first base body to which a third base body is to be bonded, a process that performs first bonding of a second base body to the first base body, a process that performs a first etching of the second base body bonded by the first bonding, a process that removes the protective layer using a second etching, and a process that performs second bonding of the third base body to the first base body. In the first etching, an etching rate of the second base body is faster than those of the first base body and the protective layer, and in the second etching, an etching rate of the protective layer is faster than those of the first base body and the second base body.

Abstract: A MEMS device is provided with: a supporting base, having a bottom surface in contact with an external environment; a sensor die, which is of semiconductor material and integrates a micromechanical detection structure; a sensor frame, which is arranged around the sensor die and is mechanically coupled to a top surface of the supporting base; and a cap, which is arranged above the sensor die and is mechanically coupled to a top surface of the sensor frame, a top surface of the cap being in contact with an external environment. The sensor die is mechanically decoupled from the sensor frame.