Abstract: A drive apparatus according to the present invention includes a stepping motor that transmits power to a rotating shaft of a conveyance roller, a brushless motor that transmits power to the rotating shaft of the conveyance roller, a first controller that controls an operation of the stepping motor so that the stepping motor rotates at a constant speed, and a second controller that controls an operation of the brushless motor. The second controller switches control of the brushless motor between, in accordance with a conveyance state of the sheet, assist control in which power of the brushless motor assists a rotation of the stepping motor, brake control in which power of the brushless motor prevents the rotation of the stepping motor, and neutral control in which power of the brushless motor does not affect the rotation of the stepping motor.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and apparatuses for tracking usage of a packetized item. In one scenario, an apparatus may be provided for tracking use of a packetized item. The apparatus may include a roll of packets where each packet is designed to contain packetized items such as pills. The packets may have an electrically conductive material applied to various parts thereof. The apparatus may also include an enclosure configured to track usage of the packets. The enclosure may include a power source, a display, a transceiver, and a microcontroller that is configured to control operation of the display and may also analyze signals from the electrically conductive material to determine the distribution status of the packets. In one example, as packets are removed from the roll of packets, the microcontroller can determine when, where and how many packets were removed from the roll.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for supporting a paper roll in a paper bucket of a printer are provided. The paper bucket may comprise a curved base portion for accepting paper rolls of varying widths, two oppositely disposed side walls movably mounted to the curved base portion, and a two-part spring-loaded spindle assembly extending through each of the side walls and adapted to support a paper roll therebetween. Each spindle assembly may comprise a first spring loaded spindle part and a second spring loaded spindle part movably connected to one another.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for transporting a discrete element. A preferably rotatably driven vacuum commutation zone (or internal vacuum manifold), preferably internal to a preferably independently driven porous vacuum roll or drum is disclosed. The vacuum manifold applies vacuum through pores in the driven porous vacuum roll or puck in order to hold material against an external surface of the vacuum roll or puck. By independently controlling the vacuum commutation zone and the driven porous surface, unique motion profiles of the vacuum commutation zone relative to the driven porous surface can be provided. Micro vacuum commutation port structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus, including: a conveyor mechanism; a housing; a first tray configured to receive a medium conveyed by the conveyor mechanism; an image reader disposed above the first tray, wherein a first discharge opening for discharging the medium outside the housing is formed in an upper surface of the housing so as not to overlap the image reader when viewed from above, and wherein the conveying apparatus further includes: a switcher for switching a destination of the medium selectively between the first tray and the first discharge opening; and a tray unit removably mountable on the upper surface of the housing and including a first introduction opening opposed to the first discharge opening, a second conveyance path for conveying the medium passed the first discharge opening and the first introduction opening, and at least one second tray for receiving the medium conveyed through the second conveyance path.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus includes: an input section that receives a sheet; a dispensing section that dispenses the sheet; transporters that transport the sheet input through the input section, to the dispensing section; storages that store the sheet; and diverting sections that divert the sheet transported by the transporters, to the storages, wherein diversion points at which the sheet is diverted by the diverting sections are provided at positions higher than terminal ends of the transporters.

Abstract: A sheet stacking device includes: a sheet discharge unit; a sheet stacking unit; a pair of cursors; and a control unit. The cursors perform widthwise alignment processing in which the cursors contact lateral end surfaces of the sheet to perform widthwise alignment. The control unit, before a leading end of the sheet reaches a sheet stacking surface, executes sheet guiding processing in which the cursors are positioned at a sheet guiding position to contact a bottom surface of the sheet and guide the sheet toward the sheet discharge direction. The control unit, when the leading end of the sheet passes a predetermined position, positions the cursors at a retracted position that is further outward than the lateral end surfaces of the sheet are, and once a trailing end of the sheet passes through the sheet discharge unit and the sheet is placed on the tray, executes the widthwise alignment processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reel (10) for winding up and unwinding filaments, comprising a circular middle element (3), circular flanges (1,2) positioned on either side of said middle element (3), wherein the diameter of said middle element (3) is smaller than the diameter of said flanges (1,2), which middle element (3) is suitable for winding up and unwinding filaments, wherein said middle element (3) and flanges (1,2) are manufactured from a biodegradable polymer.

Abstract: A system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a first cradle disposed longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a second cradle disposed longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a pipe guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the frame, and a pipe re-spooler coupled to the frame.

Abstract: A pressurized fluid powered cabin-management system for an elevator system with a cabin and drive system is provided. The cabin-management system is configured to direct operation of the elevator system upon arrival of one of the cabins at a floor, and comprises a floor detector configured to detect when the cabin is located at a floor and to activate a timer. The timer is configured, when triggered, to activate a timing arrangement and to pass pressurized fluid to a control valve being in a first position. The timing arrangement is configured to direct the control valve to assume a second position after a predetermined amount of time. The cabin-management system performs, when pressurized fluid is passed to the control valve in its first position, actions for opening a door, and, after the control valve has assumed its second position, actions for travel of the cabin.

Abstract: An elevator boarding area notification system includes a first read means displaced for each elevator at a boarding area and reads out passenger identification information from a device carried by a passenger; storing a destination floor in relation to the identification information; assigning an elevator car for the destination floor; reading out the identification information at a closer position to the elevator than the first read means reads out; making an agreement decision where the identification information about which assignment was performed by the assigner is read out by a second read means corresponding to the same elevator car, and making a disagreement decision when read out by a second read means corresponding to a different elevator; and making no notification when the first determination means makes an agreement decision, and making a notification of a destination floor and elevator when the first determination means makes a disagreement decision.

Abstract: The present invention provides an actuator, a remote triggering apparatus, a governor, and an elevator. The actuator includes: a mandrel, the mandrel having a proximal end and a distal end, and the mandrel being driven to move from a contraction position toward an actuation position; a mandrel sleeve, the mandrel sleeve being sleeved on the distal end of the mandrel; and a shell, the shell defining a channel, wherein the actuator further includes at least one sliding member, and when the mandrel moves from the contraction position toward the actuation position, the at least one sliding member is located at a first radial position where the mandrel is joined to the mandrel sleeve, such that the mandrel sleeve can move along the channel together with the mandrel; and wherein at the actuation position, the at least one sliding member moves outward radially to a second radial position where the mandrel sleeve is joined to the shell, thus locking the mandrel sleeve.

Abstract: A governor assembly and an elevator system. The governor assembly includes: a stationary shaft; a sheave arranged on the stationary shaft and rotatable on the stationary shaft; a core ring arranged on one side of the sheave on the stationary shaft and associated with a safety apparatus; and a lock mechanism including a plurality of rockers, wherein each rocker includes a first end pivotably connected to the sheave and a second end connected to a respective roller, the plurality of rockers are connected by connecting rods such that the plurality of rockers can be pivoted synchronously between a first position where the respective roller is separated from the core ring and a second position where the respective roller is jointed to the core ring, and in the second position, each roller rotates along with the sheave to drive the core ring, thus triggering the mounting apparatus.

Abstract: Elevator systems comprising: an elevator cabin and a drive for moving the elevator cabin along an elevator shaft, and a cable for supplying electrical power and/or control signals to the elevator cabin. The elevator system further comprises a cable protection system (6), attached to the elevator cabin and comprising a cable support (60) for holding a portion of the cable, an actuator (8) operatively connected with the cable support; and a restraint (7) configured to retain the actuator or the cable support up to a threshold force such that when the cable exerts a force on the cable support that is higher than the threshold force, the actuator (8) pushes against a switch (9) to stop the drive.

Abstract: An elevator traction system and an elevator system. The elevator traction system includes: a car side wheel train; a transition wheel train; a counter-weight side wheel train; and a rope including a first end and a second end that are fixed to the top of a hoistway, the rope passing through the car side wheel train, the transition wheel train, and the counter-weight side wheel train sequentially, the car side wheel train including a first sheave and a third sheave that are fixed to the top of a car and a second sheave that is fixed to the top of the hoistway, wherein the first sheave and the third sheave are arranged to be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the second sheave. The elevator traction system and the elevator system according to embodiments of the present invention have a compact layout and a high hoistway utilization rate.

Abstract: An elevator door device includes a failure detection vane mounted on a safety shoe, and a failure detection roller to be brought into contact with the failure detection vane to turn on a shoe switch. The failure detection roller is mounted only on an OFF-failure detection floor. In a case where the shoe switch is turned off when a door is fully closed on the OFF-failure detection floor, it is determined that the safety shoe has OFF failure, and in a case where the shoe switch is turned on when the door is fully closed on an ON-failure detection floor, on which the failure detection roller is not mounted, it is determined that the safety shoe has ON failure.

Abstract: A guard defines an inner seat comprising an open channel shaped to receive a shackle and extend partially around the shackle. The guard further includes an outer seat positioned opposite the open channel and shaped to support a strap passing through the shackle. A tether is fastened to the guard and defines a fastener for securing to a closure pin passing through the shackle. In some embodiments, the fastener comprises a hole formed in the tether and a barb formed on the tether offset from the hole. In other embodiments, a barb on the tether inserts through a hole in the closure pin or a cup on the tether is positioned over an end of the closure pin. A hooked or straight tether may also be used to implement the fastener. The tether and fastener may be secured to a spacer through which the closure pin is inserted. A closure pin may insert through a pair of spacers.

Abstract: A tool for lifting open floor gratings and the like provides a solid anchor point on top surface of floor grating to facilitate handling and hoisting the grating. The tool includes a body member having an upwardly biased shaft with a push member with an opening on its upper end and a butterfly hook at its bottom end. During operation, a user pushes down on the push member until it is completely inside the body so that the butterfly hook reaches under the grating. The user then gives a quarter turn to the body member so that the butterfly hook turns and thus becomes wider than the cell of the grating so that it can hook up with two bearing bars as the user releases the push member and the shaft springs back up and the opening gets out of the body. Once this is done, a shackle is installed through the opening, and a steel cable placed therein, ready for lifting and hoisting.

Abstract: A self-contained hoist device, rail device and hoist system for hoisting building materials, comprising a housing; and lifting beam extending from the housing; wherein a hoist motor for driving a winch provided with a hoisting wire and a battery pack for powering the hoist motor are arranged inside the housing, and a distal end of the hoisting wire is adapted to be attached to a fixing point above the self-contained hoist device, whereby operation of the hoist motor may cause the housing and lifting beam to be raised and lowered, respectively.

Abstract: A transportation installation for a crane for transporting at least one container or any other load is provided, and includes at least one crane trolley that is repositionably mountable on a crane girder of the crane, at least eight cables, and at least one load-receiving device that is suspended so as to be liftable and lowerable on the crane trolley by the cables. At least three actuation devices are provided, with each actuation device having a displacement member displaceably mounted and an actuation drive for displacing the position of the displacement member.

Abstract: A deck hoist tractor (DHT) for an unmanned platform (1) comprising an elongated base frame structure (12) carrying respective caterpillar drives (18) on each side enabling the tractor (2) to move forward and rearward, characterised in that the tractor (2) further comprising a tower frame structure (10) extending in substantially vertical direction from one end section of the base frame structure (12), which tower frame structure (10) is carrying a cantilevered top frame structure (11) carrying a lifting apparatus (22, 21), said caterpillar drives (18) are located at the same end section as said top frame structure (11), that said base frame structure (12) is extended by respective cantilevered beams (12a) space apart with an opening between them, each cantilevered beam (12) having an adjustable support structure (19) adjacent to their distal end (12b) from the caterpillar drive (18), said cantilevered top frame structure (11) is extended to vertically correspond with said respective cantilevered beams (12a),

Abstract: A cord protector is combined with a cord to protect the cord. An outermost end head of the cord would revolve and is fixedly connected to the cord through a collar. The cord protector is assembled by a first protection seat and a second protection seat. The first protection seat and the second protection seat are made of flexible material resisting impact. Openings at the bottom of the first protection seat and the second protection seat co-clamp the cord. A top portion of the first protection seat is divided into two through grooves by a cross bar. Two side cord bodies of a revolving combination place of the cord respectively enter the two through grooves of the first protection seat and are joined by joining members. With the composition, it prevents collision between combined rigid components to protect the combined rigid components and operating users, thereby increasing use safety.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for rigging interfaces couple to winch cable terminals that protect outer surfaces of fairleads and rigging devices as connections between objects. In one example, a rigging interface may include curved surfaces adapted to nest against a fairlead. In another example, a rigging device may have one or more removable elements allowing for coupling of the device to other objects.

Abstract: A lifting jack for automotive may include a base; a pair of lower arms of which one end portion is hingedly engaged with both sides of the base; a stand having a stand groove; a pair of upper arms of which one end portion is hingedly engaged with both sides of the stand and the other end portion is hinge is hingedly engaged with the other end portion of the pair of lower arms; a fix bracket hingedly engaged with the other end portion of the lower arm and the other end portion of the upper arm; a hollow screw rod penetrating and being inserted into the fix bracket and screw threads are provided on an external circumference; a connection shaft inserted into an internal circumference of the screw rod; and a key inserted into the screw rod through the fix bracket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jack stand. The jack stand includes a base. A post, including composite material, extends from the base. The jack stand also includes a top for topping the post and for engaging with a load. Advantageously, the post may be lightweight (typically less than 12 kg) enabling the jack stand to be conveniently moved by a single person without exposing the person to significant risk of injury. The jack stand may be moved as a whole, or in parts.

Abstract: The elevating lift with a stabilized movable base includes a base with extendable legs that provide minimum to maximum adjustable stability during use and transport. A lift system is mounted on the base, and a platform assembly is mounted on top of the lift system for selective raising or lowering. Each extendable leg supports a caster, rendering the base movable, and selective extension and retraction of the legs adjusts the stability of the lift. The plurality of legs can be further driven to simultaneously rotate about the vertical axis to steer the lift. The stabilized movable base is further alternatively used in combination with a stool, providing minimum to maximum stability during use and transport of seating, and multiple to elevating lifts may be used to support linked platform assemblies in various configurations.

Abstract: A man-lift implement configured to be mounted on an implement carrier that is rotatably attached to an arm of an excavator includes an implement carrier interface configured to mount the man-lift implement to the implement carrier of the excavator, a basket configured to carry an operator, and a multi-bar linkage and a rotational actuator coupled between the implement carrier interface and the basket. The multi-bar linkage has a linkage actuator and is moveable under power of the linkage actuator to raise and lower the basket relative to the implement carrier interface, and the rotational actuator is configured to pivot the basket with respect to the implement carrier interface.

Abstract: The double lever corkscrew includes a spiral metal rod secured to a rack, a tubular body housing the spiral metal rod, and two subassemblies. Each subassembly includes a lever arm and a toothed wheel meshing with the rack. The lever arms are movable between a folded-back position against the tubular body and a position spaced away from the tubular body. For each subassembly, the device for attaching the lever arm to the toothed wheel is arranged to pass from an active state and an inactive state. There is a device for holding the device for attaching in their inactive state when the lever arms are positioned in their folded-back position against the tubular body.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a wine tool for preserving wine in a wine bottle. The wine tool include a body and a grippable portion. The body has an open end, a closed end, and a sidewall extending between the open end and the closed end. The sidewall has an elevated outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface. The grippable portion is positioned about a portion of the body for assisting a user with removal and placement of a cork into a wine bottle.

Abstract: At least one of COP and SOP treatments is performed by spraying a predetermined working fluid from spray nozzles within an aseptic chamber accommodated with a filler in a predetermined order, when such at least one of the COP and SOP treatments is performed, the predetermined working fluid is blasted toward externally of the filler in the predetermined order while moving a movable spray nozzle opposing to the filler around the filler from an outer periphery thereof, thus performing the filler cleaning operation. Accordingly, downtime at the drink filling working can be reduced.

Abstract: A container-filling method includes executing a learning phase by starting a filling operation with a filling parameter that was used to start filling of a another product. The learning phase includes the filling element and saving relationships between a filling parameter, such as expected filling time or foam formation, and a value indicative of that filling parameter. The method includes comparing a saved target with this value to see a termination criterion has been achieved. If not, the filling parameter is varied in response to instructions provided by a simulator and the process repeated.

Abstract: A beverage server including: a main body having a space, the main body having a top end opened; an inner lid disposed on an upper part of the main body; and an outer lid put on the top end of the main body with the inner lid covered, the outer lid being configured to make the space hermetic, wherein the inner lid has a plurality of liquid pumping pipes to be inserted into the space, and a beverage discharge pipe communicating with the liquid pumping pipes, the beverage discharge pipe being configured to discharge a beverage from the space to outside the main body, the outer lid has a pump configured to feed air to the hermetic space, and a manipulation member configured to switch between discharging a beverage and discharging no beverage, and the pump is operated by switching the manipulation member to discharging a beverage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge receiver (10) for producing a drink (70) using a cartridge (2) that comprises a reservoir (6) filled with a drink substance (7), it being possible to insert the cartridge receiver (10) into a drink preparation machine (3) and connect it to the cartridge (2), wherein the cartridge receiver (10) comprises a mixing chamber (8) that can be brought into fluidic connection with the reservoir (6), and a fluid supply (12) that opens into the mixing chamber (8). The invention is characterised in that the cartridge receiver (10) comprises a mandrel guide (80) and a puncturing mandrel (73) that is displaceably mounted within said mandrel guide (80), wherein the puncturing mandrel (73) can be displaced between a retracted position in which said puncturing mandrel (73) is positioned at a distance from a sealing element (18) of the cartridge (2), and an extended position in which said puncturing mandrel (73) pierces the sealing element (18) and projects into the reservoir (6).

Abstract: A container for self-gassing liquids, the container comprising a receptacle and an insert arranged to seat within a neck of the receptacle, the insert being further arranged to engage and seal directly or indirectly with a connector extending across the neck of the receptacle. The insert defines a void defined by a base portion of the insert and a peripheral side wall of the insert extending within the neck of the receptacle, the insert comprising a hole in the base portion. The container further comprises a dip tube extending from a lower surface of the base portion to, or towards, the bottom of the receptacle. The dip tube defines a passageway through the base portion, or is connected and sealed to the lower side of a passageway through the insert, the passageway terminating in said void such that the hole and the passageway are in fluid communication with each other through the void.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverage from one or more beverage units. Each of the beverage units includes a respective beverage unit outlet, and a respective support structure supporting beverage and orienting the respective beverage unit outlet. The dispenser includes a refrigerator in which the beverage unit(s) are receivable; a respective inlet, within the refrigerator, for each of the beverage units; at least one a dispensing outlet for dispensing beverage into drinking vessels; one or more fluid paths from the inlet(s) to the dispensing outlet(s); a guide arrangement co-operable with the support structure(s) to guide the beverage unit(s) so that each respective beverage unit outlet co-operates with its respective inlet to form a respective dry break connection through which beverage is conveyable on route to the dispensing outlet(s) via the fluid path(s).

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.

Abstract: A measuring device is disclosed that increases the precision of the amount of liquid, reduces spillage waste, increases speed in creating the beverage and increases productivity. The measuring device may include a vessel body, a ball, a lever, a spring, a base and a trigger. In operation, the liquid is poured into the vessel body until its level visually matches a gradation line equal to the desired volume. The user then squeezes the standard trigger by hand to release the liquid out the bottom of the vessel body. A second trigger may be pressed against a drinking glass or pitcher to release the liquid out the bottom of the vessel body and into the drinking glass or pitcher.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser is provided with a removable insert to provide aesthetically pleasing graphic representations of the current beverage type that is being provided.

Abstract: An automatic cover-opening and connector-replacing device for chemical container is disclosed. The device solves the problems of toxic substance leakage and even industrial safety accidents like gas explosions due to aging equipment during the maintenance by operating personnel in high-risk operation areas. The automatic cover-opening and connector-replacing device for chemical container mainly includes a machine, a lifting device provided inside the machine, a cover-opening device connected with the lifting device and a liquid-pumping device connected with the lifting device. The cover-opening device is provided for assembling and disassembling the internal cover of a chemical container and the liquid-pumping device is provided for pumping the content of the chemical container where the lifting device is provided for adjusting the distance between the cover-opening device, liquid-pumping device and chemical container.

Abstract: An exemplary system for improving gaseous venting from a fluid storage vessel includes a hollow member configured to receive a fuel nozzle, the fuel nozzle having an aspirate opening, a vent line fluidly connecting the fluid storage vessel and the hollow member, and a flow guide device fluidly connected to the hollow member and the vent line. The flow guide device includes a flow guide chamber having an inlet, a plurality of sidewalls, and an outlet, and a plurality of directional blades formed within the flow guide chamber. The plurality of directional blades direct a fluid flow through the flow guide chamber and the hollow member toward the aspirate opening of the fuel nozzle.

Abstract: A distribution station includes a mobile trailer and a delivery system. The delivery system includes a pump, a manifold fluidly connected with the pump, reels, hoses, valves situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, and fluid level sensors. There is also an additive injector fluidly connected with the delivery system and operable to introduce controlled amounts of an additive into the delivery system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling maintenance of a fuel dispenser. In one exemplary embodiment, a system is provided having a fuel dispenser that includes an electronics module having a data processor, a remote enterprise server in communication with the electronics module, and a remote code processor in communication with the remote enterprise server. The data processor is configured to determine an authorization password based on data characterizing the fuel dispenser, to receive a remote password that is generated by the remote code processor based on the fuel dispenser data, to determine that the remote password matches the authorization password, and to cause the fuel dispenser to enter a maintenance mode.

Abstract: An overflow risk mitigation system for a large aboveground liquid storage tank includes a conduit mounted to an outside of the storage tank and extending from an overflow release port disposed in an upper portion of the storage tank to a lower portion of the storage tank. The conduit is closed and channels liquid overflow from the tank to a ground level while minimizing the production of mist or aerosol. The conduit can extend substantially vertically downward from the overflow release port, can have a cross sectional area substantially larger than that of the overflow release port and that expands downwardly from the release port, and can include a diffusive media at an outlet thereof. The overflow release port may be one of a plurality of release ports disposed at a same elevation around a periphery of the tank to allow for flow of liquid exceeding a maximum storage level.

Abstract: In the case of a method for filling a transportation container (12) with a fluid, the fluid in a purification circuit (1) is conveyed multiple times through the purification installation (7), and by way of a contamination-measurement installation (15) a key contamination indicator of a fluid-specimen quantity in the purification circuit (1) is determined, wherein a filling procedure of the transportation container (12) with the fluid is terminated only once the key contamination indicator undershoots a first threshold value. The fluid-specimen quantity that is provided for determining the key contamination indicator may be diverted from the purification circuit (1), be infed to the contamination-measurement installation (15), and upon determining the key contamination indicator be returned to the purification circuit (1).

Abstract: In described examples, a MEMS device component includes a passivation layer formed from a vapor and/or a liquid compound that may include precursors. The compound may contain amino acid, antioxidants, nitriles or other compounds, and may be disposed on a surface of the MEMS device component and/or a package or package portion thereof. If the compound is a precursor, it may be treated to cause formation of the passivation layer from the precursor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a micro pressure sensor including a plurality of modules that are operative over different ranges of pressure. The modules include a stack of at least two module layers, each module layer including a module body having walls that define a compartment and with the defined compartment partitioned into at least two sub-compartments, a port for fluid ingress or egress disposed in a first wall of the body, with remaining walls of the body being solid walls, a membrane affixed to a first surface of the module body covering the compartment, and an electrode affixed over a surface of the membrane.

Abstract: A MEMS device comprising a body, having a first surface and a second surface; a diaphragm cavity in the body extending from the second surface of the body; a deformable portion in the body between the first surface and the diaphragm cavity; and a piezoelectric actuator, extending on the first surface of the body, over the deformable portion. The MEMS device is characterized in that it comprises a recess structure extending in the body and delimiting a stopper portion for the deformable portion.

Abstract: A semiconductor apparatus includes a first substrate having a first surface, a semiconductor device, a first flexible connecting member electrically connected to the semiconductor device, a first pad connected to the first flexible connecting member, and a second substrate including a bump and an interconnect. The second substrate is a low-temperature sintered ceramic substrate containing alkali metal ions. The first pad is connected to the interconnect via the bump. The first pad has at least a portion overlapping the semiconductor device in a plan view seen in a direction along a normal to the first surface. The semiconductor apparatus can thus be miniaturized.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing provided with an opening, a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) microphone disposed at a position directly under the opening and configured to collect sound through the opening, a light blocking member disposed at a position corresponding to a sound collection unit of the MEMS microphone between the opening and the MEMS microphone to prevent light from entering the MEMS microphone through the opening, and a waterproof member disposed in contact with the light blocking member and configured to close the opening to prevent water from entering the housing through the opening.

Abstract: This application relates to MEMS transducer having a membrane layer (101) and at least one variable vent structure (301). The variable vent structure has a vent hole for venting fluid so as to reduce a pressure differential across the membrane layer and a moveable vent cover (302a, 302b) which, at an equilibrium position, at least partly blocks the vent hole. The vent cover is moveable from its equilibrium position in response to a pressure differential across the vent cover so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent hole. In various embodiments the vent cover comprises at least a first flap section (302a) and a second flap section (302b), the first flap section being hingedly coupled to the side of the vent hole and the second flap section being hingedly coupled to the first flap section so as to be moveable with respect to the first flap section.