Abstract: A media holder can be used for preparing samples. The media holder can comprise a base, a pair of walls extending upwardly from the base, and a plurality of transverse members positioned on and coupled to a respective upper end of each of the walls. Each of the transverse members can define a receiving slot for receiving at least a portion of a media therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mill liner assembly for a grinding mill. The mill liner assembly including a mill liner and a head nut for the mill liner. The liner comprises a wear surface and an opposite inner surface. The head nut forming part of a coupling for use in removably mounting the mill liner to an interior surface of the grinding mill. The mill liner assembly further comprises at least one passage having an interior wall extending through in the liner for receiving the head nut. The head nut includes a leading end and a trailing end being spaced apart along an axis. The head nut also comprises a body having an interior bore extending along the axis operative to receive a shank, the shank forming part of the coupling, and an engaging portion connected to or integrally formed with the body to engage the interior wall of the passage to retain the head nut in the at least one passage in the mill liner. Also disclosed is a method of installation of a head nut in a mill liner.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting cellulose into nanocellulose. The apparatus includes a tank, a motor, and spherical member. The tank has a tank floor. The motor is supported adjacent to the tank. The motor has a motor shaft. The motor shaft has a first end driven by the motor and a second end. The spherical member is connected to the second end of the motor shaft to rotate the spherical member when the motor is energized. The cellulose material is introduced into the tank and drawn between the spherical member and the tank floor to compress the cellulose material in controlled liquid environment.

Abstract: An advanced method and system for processing mixtures containing clay, metals, and pollutants. The process begins with the separation of clay and metal, followed by the detoxification of pollutants using magnetic beads. Enhancement of pollutant treatment is achieved through the application of nano-bubbles generated by a proprietary bubble generator. The method further includes a detailed screening and classification of particles, utilizing magnetic and gravity separation techniques, the latter of which is supported by an innovative anti-leakage net designed to capture and recycle leaked particles. The process concludes with the effective separation and collection of target elements and rare earth elements (REE), employing flotation for the final classification and extraction. This method represents a comprehensive and efficient approach to mixture processing, emphasizing pollutant removal and resource recovery.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to processing materials in recycling of used solar panels. A used solar panel may comprise components manufactured from materials of high purity, that are expensive to prepare from scratch. Examples of such high purity materials can include but are not limited to: metals (silver; copper; tin; lead), photovoltaic material (e.g., precisely doped crystalline silicon; CdTe), and optically transparent materials (e.g., optical glass; plastics). Accordingly, embodiments recover one or more high purity materials from a starting material pre-processed from a used solar module, by using a recycling process comprising multiple successive separation events. Such events can include, but are not limited to: chemical separation (leaching, filtration, precipitation), physical separation (e.g., shredding/sieving), thermal separation (e.g., furnace heating), and/or electrical separation (e.g., electrowinning, electrostatic).

Abstract: A ferromagnetic material removing device for removing ferromagnetic material from a fluid containing ferromagnetic material is disclosed. The device comprises at least one carrier encasing a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in an inner space of the carrier. The outside of the carrier is configured to collect ferromagnetic material that is attracted by the magnets. The carrier is ring-shaped and rotatably mounted and the device comprises a removing portion arranged and configured to remove the ferromagnetic material from the outside of the carrier and a driving assembly arranged to rotate the carrier.

Abstract: A filter manufacturing method includes: folding a filter media up and down and forming a wrinkle shape composed of a plurality of bent parts and a connection part connecting adjacent bent parts among the plurality of bent parts; and forming a conductive coating layer pattern on the filter media. The filter manufacturing method further includes: electrically connecting a first end and a second end of the conductive coating layer pattern to a first power source. In particular, the conductive coating layer pattern includes a plurality of parallel patterns, and the plurality of parallel patterns are formed to be positioned on the connection part.

Abstract: A rotary plate (1) of a centrifuge (2) having a pivoting plate (3) mounted thereon is provided, to carry out a rotational and/or pivoting movement of the pivoting plate (3) relative to the rotary plate (1). This allows the rotary plate (1) to be drivable by a drive (5) rotationally decoupled from the rotary plate (1).

Abstract: A media propelling system comprises a motor for rotating a wheel assembly that is configured to propel the media and a valve assembly configured to control flow rate of the media to the wheel assembly. The valve assembly includes a media valve configured to selectively open and close to control the flow rate of the media to the wheel assembly, an actuator that actuates the media valve to open or close the media valve and thereby change the flow rate of the media, and a control valve configured to receive pressurized material and dispense the pressurized material to the actuator to thereby control operation of the actuator. A control system is in communication with the motor and the control valve and is configured to control the control valve based on a comparison of a sensed or actual amperage of the motor and a target amperage of the motor.

Abstract: A system for mechanical separation of a fluid is provided. The system includes a centrifugal separator configured for receiving a flow of the fluid including a plurality of solid particles and utilizing centrifugal force to separate a first portion of the plurality of solid particles from the flow of the fluid. The system further includes a particulate filter including a filter body. The particulate filter is configured for receiving the flow of the fluid from the centrifugal separator and utilizing the filter body to separate a second portion of the plurality of solid particles from the flow of the fluid.

Abstract: A shower (1) for a sanitary faucet, comprising: a body (2) having at least one inflow duct (3) for a liquid; a plurality of spray plates (4.1, 4.2, 4.3); and an actuator (5), which can be adjusted along an actuating distance (6) for supplying the liquid to at least one of the spray plates (4.1, 4.2, 4.3), and wherein the actuator (5) has at least one snap position (7.1, 7.2) along the actuating distance (6), in which the liquid can be delivered by at least two spray plates (4.1, 4.2, 4.3).

Abstract: A foam dispenser utilizing components made from the same or similar materials that can be recycled in a single recycling process or stream includes a plastic spring system acting on spring cones formed in a piston rod and an accumulator, an air valve having multiple flanges to facilitate the flow of air into and out of the foam dispenser, and a liquid piston configured to improve the control of liquid flow through the foam dispenser and which is more easily manufactured.

Abstract: A hand-held paint sprayer includes a housing having a handle, a spray head, and a fan motor. The hand-held paint sprayer includes a receptacle space for the fan motor. The receptacle space includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The receptacle space is configured in such a manner that a first plane, in which lies a cross-sectional area of the air inlet, and a second plane, in which lies a cross-sectional area of the air outlet, intersect approximately orthogonally, and in that the air outlet opens toward the spray head.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for identifying and quantifying chemical components in a high-melting-point liquid. One such method includes: receiving, into a nebulizer assembly, a high-melting-point liquid from a molten liquid conduit; aerosolizing, using the nebulizer assembly, at least a portion of the received high-melting-point liquid; delivering, into one or more instruments, the aerosolized high-melting-point liquid from the nebulizer; and chemically analyzing, using the one or more instruments, the aerosolized high-melting-point liquid.

Abstract: A multi-component electro-mechanical flame spray deposition system is disclosed having a first electro-mechanical feeder and a second electro-mechanical feeder, each in communication with a mixing hopper, and wherein the mixing hopper is in communication with a powder nozzle having an orifice, and a combustion torch having an orifice, wherein the orifice of the powder nozzle is in juxtaposition to the orifice of the combustion torch. A method of using the multi-component electro-mechanical flame spray deposition system is provided for depositing substrates on or to articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A suspension plasma spray deposition system comprising a suspension plasma spray device configured to deposit coating material on a surface of a component. The surface of the component includes a plurality of apertures. The system further includes a fluid flow system configured to flow fluid through the plurality of apertures in the surface of the component to reduce deposition of coating material in plurality of apertures. The fluid flow through each respective aperture of the plurality of apertures in the surface of the component is between about 0.095 and about 0.200 cubic feet per minute (cfm).

Abstract: Disclosed are various pallet assemblies for arc spray applications. In some embodiments, an assembly may include a top frame comprising a plurality of recesses each operable to receive an electronic device, and a bottom frame coupled to the top frame, wherein the bottom frame comprises a plurality of support structures, and wherein each support structure of the plurality of support structures is aligned with a corresponding recess of the plurality of recesses. The assembly may further include a mechanical device coupled to the top frame and the bottom frame, wherein the mechanical device is operable to bias the top frame and the bottom frame relative to one another.

Abstract: A portable paint booth has panels including a floor, roof and walls made of non-porous materials, at least one door, an air inlet adapted to receive air from a mechanical blower, and an exhaust tube that extends from the booth. The exhaust tube may be supported by a pole to hold the tube upright and maintain a predetermined height. The terminal end of the tube may be propped open by a support element that extends around a perimeter of the exhaust tube. One or more of the panels, such as the roof include a laminate including one or more heating elements embedded in heat distribution layers positioned between inner and outer layers. A light source, such as an LED light strip, may also be secured to the laminate. A temperature sensor may control activation of the one or more heating elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a coating lay for a label web (100), the method comprising arranging a substrate, applying a metered coating (121) in a contactless manner onto a surface of a coating roll (510), and transferring the coating (121) from the coating roll (510) onto the substrate (140) in a nip (515) thereby forming a coating layer onto the substrate, wherein, in the nip (515), the surface of the coating roll (510) is running in an opposite direction to a movement of the substrate (140), thereby obtaining the coating layer for a label web. The invention further relates to a system for providing a coating lay for a label web (100). The invention further relates to method for manufacturing a label web.

Abstract: A coating device includes at least one applicator configured to coat a glue onto two opposite sides of an electrode sheet; at least one roller assembly configured to guide the electrode sheet past the at least one applicator; and at least one support bar arranged under the at least one applicator.

Abstract: A system for depositing a material is provided. The system includes a die for extruding the material along a principal deposition direction through an opening of the die. The die includes a cavity fluidly connected to the opening, and a flow guide extending through the cavity towards the opening for shaping a flow of the material extruded via the opening and flowing past a side of the flow guide in the cavity. The side of the flow guide comprises a widening side portion of which a width of the widening side portion increases along the principal deposition direction towards the opening.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide are an extrusion coating apparatus and a battery production system. The extrusion coating apparatus includes: a first die head and a second die head connected to each other in a snap-fit manner; a flow channel formed between the first die head and the second die head, the flow channel including a feeding inlet and a discharging outlet; and at least one gasket disposed between the first die head and the second die head. The at least one gasket is disposed at two sides of the flow channel in a direction from the feeding inlet to the discharging outlet. During production, sizes of the gasket may be adjusted based on a change in speed distribution at the discharging outlet, thereby adjusting the sizes of the flow channel. By adjusting the flow channel, extrusion speed distribution is further regulated to accommodate slurries with different viscosities.

Abstract: A die coater capable of simultaneously coating a current collector with two different liquids in multiple layers, includes a first body with a first manifold for an electrode slurry, a second body with a second manifold coupled to the first body to form a first slit through which the electrode slurry in the first manifold is discharged, and a third body coupled to the second body to form a second slit through which the electrode slurry in the second manifold is discharged. The first slit is formed by a first and third shim that are interposed between coupling surfaces of the first and second body, and the second slit is formed by a second and fourth shim that are interposed between coupling surfaces of the second and third body, and at least any one of the third shim and the fourth shim forms an insulating liquid slit.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide for covering the tips of nozzles of urethane robots. A tip cover includes a first housing portion having a first inner wall curved to form a first cavity, the first housing portion having a first channel recessed into the first inner wall. A second housing portion has a second inner wall curved to form a second cavity, the second housing portion having a second channel recessed into the second inner wall. The first and second housing portions are configured to be mated together such that the first and second cavities together form a chamber to enclose or surround a nozzle tip, and the first and second channels together form an O-ring channel for receiving and sealing around an O-ring disposed around the nozzle tip.

Abstract: A coating apparatus and substrate processing equipment are provided, including: a coating die head, where the coating die head has a first coating port, and the first coating port is disposed corresponding to the substrate and is used for the slurry to flow out and applying the slurry onto the substrate to form a first coating area; and an air blowing module disposed downstream of the coating die head in a movement direction of the substrate, where the air blowing module is disposed on a side of the substrate coated with the slurry, the air blowing module includes an air outlet, the air outlet is disposed corresponding to an edge of the first coating area, the air outlet is used for blowing air along a first direction to the edge of the first coating area to reduce thickness of the slurry at the edge of the first coating area.

Abstract: A coating apparatus, which coats only the outer circumferential edge face of a workpiece with film-forming liquid, even if the workpiece is a non-circular thin lens or the like, a rotating mechanism is configured so that a workpiece and an imitating form having the same shape as the outer shape of the workpiece can rotate synchronously around the same rotation axis center, a coating mechanism includes a pressing roller that can rotate with the imitating form while being pressed against an outer circumferential edge face of the imitating form, and a coating part including a coating roller which, while being pressed against the outer circumferential edge face of the workpiece, rotates with the workpiece and applies the film forming liquid to the outer circumferential edge face of the workpiece, a rotary transmission unit that synchronously rotates the pressing roller and the coating roller having the same outer shape.

Abstract: A composition applicator tip adapted to deliver a “rippled” bead of composition to a surface of a substrate, the composition applicator tip including: a hollow conduit structure defining a pair of opposed openings and adapted to deliver the composition there through, wherein a first opening of the pair of opposed openings is adapted to be coupled to a composition delivery vessel; and an end wall enclosing a second opening of the pair of opposed openings, wherein the end wall defines an elongate slot that is adapted to be disposed substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate in use and expel the composition there through, and wherein a portion of the end wall disposed beneath the elongate slot has a height such that the composition falls by gravity a predetermined distance to the surface of the substrate in use as the composition applicator tip is translated along the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: (a) An aerosol including an active material, a binder, and a gas is made. (b) A film-like flow of the aerosol is formed. (c) An electrically-charged region is formed by corona discharge. (d) The film-like flow passes through the electrically-charged region. (e) The film-like flow is introduced into an electric field after passing through the electrically-charged region. In the electric field, an active material layer is formed by adhering a solid component of the film-like flow onto a surface of a substrate by electrostatic force.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing of a multilayer PVC semi-finished product, in particular a multilayer PVC synthetic leather or a multilayer PVC foam sheet, the method comprising the steps of: Coating a coated or uncoated carrier web with a PVC plastisol, whereby a carrier web coated with an ungelled plastisol layer is obtained; thereafter; gelling the ungelled plastisol layer, whereby a carrier web coated with a gelled plastisol layer is obtained; and thereafter cooling the carrier web coated with the gelled plastisol layer; characterized in that the coating comprises coating the carrier web with at least two PVC plastisols one above the other, simultaneously or in immediate succession. A corresponding apparatus is further described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vibration panel and a touch display apparatus. The vibration panel includes: a fixed substrate; a piezoelectric device, located on the fixed substrate, and configured to generate an inverse piezoelectric effect to generate vibration under an action of an alternating voltage signal; and a vibration transmission structure, located on the piezoelectric device, and configured to transmit force generated during vibration of the piezoelectric device.

Abstract: A material handling system sorts mixed materials utilizing a combination of x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The system is capable of sorting between materials typically found within Zorba, Zebra, and Twitch.

Abstract: A material handling system sorts mixed materials utilizing a combination of a spectroscopic sensor, such as x-ray fluorescence, and a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The system is capable of sorting between materials typically found within Zorba, such as wrought, cast, and extrusion aluminum alloys.

Abstract: A waste sorting gantry robot comprises a gantry frame. The waste sorting gantry frame further comprises a manipulator for interacting with one or more waste objects to be sorted within a working area. The manipulator is moveably mounted on the gantry frame and the manipulator is moveable within the working area. A conveyor moves one or more waste objects to be sorted within the working area. The gantry frame comprises a chute for receiving sorted objects moved by the manipulator from the conveyor to a chute opening.

Abstract: A pre-loaded cleaning substrate, and related systems and methods for picking up particles with an aspect ratio (L/D) greater than 300 (e.g., hair), or greater than 1200 (e.g., particularly long hairs). The substrate (e.g., a nonwoven) may include only a single layer of material. The pre-loaded substrate is loaded (e.g., during manufacture) with a cleaning composition. The fibers of the substrate may have an average diameter less than 15 ?m, the substrate may have an air permeability of 35 ft3/min to 75 ft3/min, and the liquid cleaning composition may have a surface tension of less than about 50 dynes/cm. Together, the combination of the particular substrate and cleaning composition may facilitate markedly improved ability to pick up high L/D aspect ratio particle debris (e.g., such as hair), while retaining such particles (e.g., providing hair retention index values of at least 20).

Abstract: A rope cleaning tool for cleaning a rope. The rope cleaning tool comprises one or more wiper disks and a frame assembly. The frame assembly comprises a first shell portion and a second shell portion, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners comprise at least a first fastener, and each comprise a first fastener portion and a second fastener portion. The frame assembly is attached to a portion of the one or more wiper disks using a portion of the plurality of fasteners. Each among the frame assembly comprises an enclosed end and an open end. The one or more wiper disks comprises a receiver slot and a wiping aperture. The receiver slot is aligned with the open end of the frame assembly.

Abstract: A pressure washer includes a connection for a fluid source, a pump, a motor. A main line has a suction chamber between a connection to a spray opening and a pump and a pressure chamber between the pump and the spray opening which are fluidically connected via a bypass line. To regulate the pressure in the pressure chamber, a free cross-sectional surface of the bypass line is adjustable. A switch-off unit causes, as a result of the pressure prevailing in the pressure chamber, that the motor is in the off-state if the pressure chamber pressure corresponds at least to a pressure threshold. A pressure build-up valve is arranged in the bypass line reducing the free cross-sectional surface of the bypass line to such an extent when a volume threshold of flow through the bypass line is exceeded, the pressure in the pressure chamber corresponds at least to the pressure threshold.

Abstract: A substrate processing method for processing a substrate having a first principal surface and a second principal surface at an opposite side to the first principal surface is provided. A polymer film is formed such as to expose a peripheral edge region of the first principal surface and cover an inner side region of the first principal surface positioned further to an inner side than the peripheral edge region and being adjacent to the peripheral edge region (polymer film forming step). After the polymer film forming step, a first cleaning liquid is supplied to the first principal surface such that the polymer film is maintained on the first principal surface (first cleaning liquid supplying step). After the first cleaning liquid supplying step, a removing liquid that dissolves the polymer film more easily than the first cleaning liquid is supplied to the first principal surface (removing liquid supplying step).

Abstract: A method for removing microscopic contaminant particulates by high pressure liquid nitrogen jet cleaning from the inner surface of a superconducting radio frequency cavity or a string of multiple cavities and transporting the removed particulates out of the inner space enclosed by the cleaned surfaces. The cleaning method of the invention suppresses field emission, resulting in an increase of the usable accelerating gradient of the cavities and a reduction of the activated radioactivity in accelerator components around cavities.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatus and methods for cleaning an exhaust path of a semiconductor process tool. One embodiment provides an exhaust pipe section and a pipe cleaning assembly connected between a semiconductor process tool and a factory exhaust. The pipe cleaning assembly includes a residue remover disposed in the exhaust pipe section. The residue remover is operable to move in the exhaust pipe section to dislodge accumulated materials from an inner surface of the exhaust pipe section.

Abstract: An apparatus for rinsing the interior of a container, for example a drinks bottle in a drink filling installation, includes a container receiving member for receiving a container that is configured to hold the container at least for a rinsing operation in a predetermined position in which the container is orientated with respect to a longitudinal axis of the container and/or a centre axis of the container opening with respect to gravitational acceleration at an inclination angle with a downwardly directed container opening and a rinsing nozzle for introducing a jet of rinsing fluid through the container opening into the container. The rinsing nozzle is arranged and configured to introduce the jet of rinsing fluid into the container opening in a state orientated at an introduction angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container and/or the centre axis of the container opening. A corresponding method is described.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for disinfecting probes. A probe may be positioned using a probe positioning system that locates the probe in the proper location for disinfecting. The probe may be subjected to a cleaner and/or rinsing liquid to remove foreign materials (e.g., bioburden, soil, and other like material) from the probe before disinfecting. After rinsing, a disinfectant is applied to the probe via one or more nozzles. The disinfectant is applied to the probe for a specified amount of time to disinfect the surface of the probe, and afterwards the probe is rinsed thoroughly to remove the disinfectant from the probe. The rinsing liquid and the disinfectant liquid are held in separate fluid circuits, yet heated to their respective ideal temperatures using the same heater assembly, the heater assembly having heating element shared by both fluid circuits.

Abstract: A hydrolyzer outfeed system includes a hydrolyzer having a hydrolyzer outlet, an intermediate pressure chamber having a pressure chamber inlet and a pressure chamber outlet, and an expansion chamber. A pressure chamber inlet valve selectively communicates the hydrolyzer outlet with the pressure chamber inlet, the inlet valve having an inlet valve cross-sectional area in a fully open position. A pressure chamber outlet valve selectively communicates the pressure chamber outlet with the expansion chamber. The pressure chamber outlet valve has an outlet valve cross-sectional area in a fully open position. The outlet valve cross-sectional area is smaller than the inlet valve cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A process for transforming a stream of MSW material into feedstock for an anaerobic digester and the resulting generation of biogas and other useful products includes the removal of one or more selected chlorine containing components and the retaining of substantially all paper components. At least 70% by mass of the incoming stream of MSW material is hydrolyzed and subsequently directed to the anaerobic digester.

Abstract: A system and method for vertically-oriented, modular, automated, emissions-controlled composting. In an embodiment, the system and method involve construction of a vertically-oriented set of composting modules comprising a receiving and offloading level, one or more composting bay levels, a feedstock staging level, a biofilter level, a vertical conveyor for uploading feedstock to the feedstock staging level, a freight and personnel elevator, and a leachate tank. This composting system and method reduces the land area required for composting, increases the capture of emissions from composting, and reduces the labor-intensive and heavy-equipment-intensive nature of current methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a corrugated-flat rolling composite method for a steel/aluminum/aluminum alloy laminated composite plate. According to the method, a steel/aluminum laminated composite plate with a good plate shape and a firmly bonded interface is prepared, the corrugated cold rolling with a large thickness ratio is utilized to enhance the deformation of the interface to be bonded, and the deformation of constituent metals is coordinated to solve the problem that the steel-aluminum interface is not deformed. Then the deformation of constituents is coordinated by the interfacial corrugated-flat hot rolling to achieve the bonding of aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces and prepare a high-performance steel/aluminum/aluminum alloy laminated composite plate.

Abstract: A steel strip with a plurality of markers and a method for marking a steel strip with material properties is provided. The method comprises measuring material properties of the steel strip at a plurality of discrete strip positions. A plurality of markers are applied to the strip edge at the strip positions, each marker from the plurality of markers containing a material identifier relating to the measured material properties at the respective strip position of the marker.

Abstract: A mobile container chassis gooseneck straightener including a wheeled trailer. A frame structure of the straightener includes spaced top and bottom sections that receive a container chassis gooseneck. The frame structure includes a front end with a fixed column extending between the top and bottom sections. The frame structure includes a rear end comprising a removable link connecting the top and bottom sections. The removable link has a coupled state in which it rigidly secures the top and bottom sections and an uncoupled state in which the top and bottom sections are unsecured at the rear end. A hydraulic cylinder is supported by the frame structure and configured to exert vertical load on the container chassis gooseneck to be straightened within the frame structure. The frame structure is configured to bear the vertical load. A hydraulic power source is supported by the trailer and connected to power the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drawing device (1) intended to carry at least one drawing tool adapted to straighten metal sheets, said device (1) comprising: a deck (10), adapted to be removably secured to a support surface (3), a drawing column (2) configured to carry said drawing tool, said drawing column being secured to a first surface (11), referred to as the top surface, of said deck (10), elastic sealing means (4) extending over the periphery of a second surface (12), referred to as the bottom surface, of said deck (10), said elastic sealing means (4) being configured, during the use of said device (1), to be disposed between the deck (10) and the support surface (3) to form a closed space (5), and vacuum-generation means, in fluid communication with the closed space (5) at an orifice (13) in said deck (10), controlled and configured to generate a negative pressure in said closed space (5) so as to secure said deck (10) to said support surface (3), According to the present disclosure, said deck (10

Abstract: This structural member design method is a method for designing a structural member obtained by forming a tailored blank. The method includes: a weld setting step of performing crash analysis by numerical simulation on an analytical model of the structural member, and setting the position of the weld such that a fracture index of a first region is equal to or more than a specified value and the fracture indices of all remaining regions other than the first region are less than the specified value; and a removal region setting step of setting, after the weld setting step, a region including a portion corresponding to the first region in the joined end portion as a removal region where the exposed portion is formed.

Abstract: Forming superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities with hydrostatically controlled bulging, using a pressurizing incompressible medium, such as urethane elastomer, for hydroforming a metal tube in a mold. The urethane elastomer functions as the pressurizing incompressible medium in the hydroforming process. Stretch-thinning of the metal tube wall is reduced by a decrease in concentrated bending deformation thereof. Friction between the inner wall of the metal tube and the incompressible medium constrains the plastic flow of the tube wall material, thus reducing the stretch deformation and thickness reduction thereof. A stepped press ram may be used to pressurize the incompressible medium material and then pushes on an end of the tube to feed extra tube length into the expanding tube wall for reducing thinning thereof.