Abstract: A device for mounting a pedal in a vehicle, including a mounting on which the pedal is mounted via a rotational axle, a shearing mechanism connected to a stationary bodywork element of the vehicle, and capable of radially shearing the axle in event of a movement of the mounting relative to the bodywork element to disconnect the pedal from the mounting. A receiving mechanism is arranged near the axle of the pedal in the normal position thereof, and which is capable of receiving the axle after the axle is sheared such that the pedal can assume a second position adjacent to the normal position, wherein the second position enables the pedal to always be actuated to at least partially ensure the initial function thereof.

Abstract: An automatic capillary replacement system includes a base on which a clamping loader is detachably mounted. A main stage is disposed on the base so as to reciprocate horizontally along the X axis. A sub-stage is disposed on the main stage so as to reciprocate horizontally along the Y axis. A capillary mounting unit is mounted on the sub-stage so as to reciprocate horizontally along the Z axis. A new capillary to be supplied is mounted on the capillary mounting unit. A capillary collecting/supplying unit has a capillary clamper which is movable on the main stage along the X, Y and Z axes. An unclamping unit is disposed on the sub-stage, and selectively releases a clamping part of the clamping loader so that the capillaries can be separated and mounted. First to third drive parts drive the main stage, the sub-stage and the capillary collecting/supplying unit to reciprocate.

Abstract: A method of replacing a wind turbine blade includes suspending the wind turbine blade from support hub of a wind turbine, connecting one or more cable climbing members between the support hub and the wind turbine blade, and lowering the one or more cable climbing members and the wind turbine blade from the support hub.

Abstract: An accessory for installation in an orifice of a wall of a molded product has a base portion that has an interface area. The orifice of the molded product has side(s) protruding into the molded product inwardly away from the wall of the molded product. A cross-sectional shape of the interface area is substantially the same as a cross sectional shape of the orifice. The cross-sectional dimensions of the interface area is substantially the same as the cross-sectional dimension of the orifice, thereby the interface area of the base portion fits into the orifice (either loosely or tightly fitting). There is at least one seat circumscribing the interface area and each seat contains a closed-loop elastomer seal. A feature portion (e.g. a spa-jet face) interfaces to the base portion and the feature portion holds the interface area within the orifice.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir includes a housing defining a chamber for receiving a fluid. The housing may be generally rectangular with six orthogonally oriented sides. A plurality of mounting portions are carried by the housing. One or more fittings are selectively attached to respective mounting portions of the plurality of mounting portions. The mounting portions may include mounted surfaces at an intersection of a pair of adjacent sides of the housing. The mounting surfaces may be at angles to both of the respective adjacent sides.

Abstract: Modular amine plants and methods of installing modular amine plants are provided. The method includes providing to a site a modular amine plant having a front-end module and a back-end module in fluid communication with each other. The front-end module having pre-fabricated connections for the association of various equipment including: a filter, an absorption tower, and a flash tank. The back-end module having pre-fabricated connections for the association of other various equipment including: a heat exchanger, a distillation tower, and a reboiler. The modular amine plant having moment forces sufficient to withstand wind speeds of about 100 miles per hour.

Abstract: In the absorber forming and transferring mechanism 100, at a core reception time, the rotational velocity V4 of the rotary transfer member 160 is same as the rotation velocity V3 of the forming drum 150. At a core transfer time, the rotational velocity V5 of the rotary transfer member 160 is same as the conveyance velocity V2 of the web 9A. During a period from the core reception time to the core transfer time, the rotational velocity V5 of the rotary transfer member 160 becomes higher than the rotational velocity V3 of the forming drum 150. During a period from the core transfer time to the core reception time, the rotational velocity V5 of the rotary transfer member 160 becomes lower than the conveyance velocity V2 of the web 9A.

Abstract: The cap screw (1) has a threaded portion (1b) having a nominal diameter (D1) that is greater than the diameter (D3) of its shank. The device comprises an anti-creep ring (4) designed to receive screw (1), one end of which has features (4a-4b-4c-4d) suitable for delineating, before ring (4) is engaged in a recess (2a) of element (2) that is to be screw fastened, a circular area having a diameter (D) that is greater than the nominal diameter (D1) of threaded portion (1b) and, after said ring (4) has been engaged in said recess (2a), a circular area (D) having a diameter (D2) that is less than the nominal diameter (D1) of threaded portion (1b), but greater than the diameter (D3) of shank (1a), so as to act as a stop for said threaded portion and trap screw (1) in ring (4) while permitting limited movement of the screw.

Abstract: Described is a needle assembly removal device comprising an inner portion, a channel formed in the inner portion, and an outer portion movably disposed on the inner portion. The channel has a proximal opening. Movement of the outer portion relative to the inner portion in a first direction causes the inner portion to change the proximal opening from a first width to a second width.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plasma processing system is provided. The method includes providing a movable plasma-facing structure configured to surround a plasma that is generated during processing of a substrate. The method also includes disposing a movable electrically conductive structure outside of the movable plasma-facing structure, wherein both structures configured to be deployed and retracted as a single unit to facilitate handling of the substrate. The movable electrically conductive structure is radio frequency (RF) grounded during the plasma processing. During processing, the RF current from the plasma flows to the movable electrically conductive structure through the movable plasma-facing structure during the plasma processing. The method further includes coupling a set of conductive straps to the movable electrically conductive structure.

Abstract: A baffle has a sidewall and an interior space sized to receive the in-tank pump. The sidewall is formed of a flexible material so as to be longitudinally compressible. The compressibility of the sidewall allows the baffle to be mounted in fuel tanks of varying depths. The baffle is used in a method for mounting an in-tank fuel pump in a fuel tank. The method includes the steps of cutting a hole in a top wall of the fuel tank, inserting the baffle into the tank through the hole, compressing the sidewall of the baffle so that the baffle extends between the top and bottom walls of the tank, installing the in-tank pump in the interior space of the baffle and installing a cover plate over the hole.

Abstract: A positioning device which positions an optical film set in a backlight module is proposed. The backlight module includes a back plate. The optical film set is disposed on the back plate. The positioning device includes an assembly sheet and a fixing device. The assembly sheet is disposed at one end of the positioning device for penetrating an opening formed on at least one edge of the optical film set. The fixing device is used for fixing the positioning device to a side plate of the back plate. A backlight module in which the positioning device is used and a liquid crystal display (LCD) in which the positioning device is used are proposed as well. Owing to the present invention, the positioning of each optical film in the optical film set is simple. Also, an LCD featuring a thin bezel design is implemented.

Abstract: Loading systems for compressing and loading an implantable medical device into a device chamber of a medical device delivery system are described. The loading systems include an elongate holding chamber within which the intraluminal medical device is disposed. A plunger has one or more attached pushers adapted to axially advance the intraluminal medical device through an intermediate portion of the holding chamber that has a tapered surface, which compresses the intraluminal medical device over a dilator of a medical device delivery system that has been introduced through the distal end of the elongate holding chamber. The elongate holding chamber can be placed within an outer storage container with an appropriate seal to for storage of the intraluminal medical device within the loading system. Methods of preparing an intraluminal medical device for implantation in a patient and kits useful in such methods are also described.

Abstract: A component may be molded with an integral breakaway installation handle. The breakaway installation handle may be used to manipulate and maneuver the component during assembly operations and during component mounting operations. A technician may use the breakaway installation handle to mount the component to a fixture while applying adhesive, attaching a mesh, or performing other assembly operations on the component. Following assembly operations, the technician may use the breakaway installation handle to install the component in an electronic device. After installing the component in the electronic device, the technician may bend the breakaway installation handle with respect to the component until the breakaway installation handle breaks off from the component. Components having breakaway installation handles may be formed form an injection molding system in which mold cavities each receive molten plastic from a runner.

Abstract: A system and method for releasably coupling an extendable element to an actuator. Such a system may include an actuator housing with a specially adapted integral connecting end having a cavity therein. An extendable element may extend into the cavity through an opening in the connecting end of the housing and be coupled to a motive element of the actuator by a rotatable collar that resides in the cavity. A cover plate forms a part of the actuator housing connecting end. The cover plate compliments the integral portion of the connecting end and, in conjunction therewith, encloses the collar and the coupled portion of the extendable element. A substantially hollow end cap is passed over the extendable element and releasably attached to the actuator housing to enclose the distal connecting end thereof. In some embodiments, the coupled extendable element may reciprocate within an outer tube that is also releasably attached to the actuator housing.

Abstract: A method for producing a timepiece spring includes a step for producing, by casting, a metallic glass raw material constituted of a metallic glass; a step for heating the metallic glass raw material to achieve a superplastic state; and a step for rolling the metallic glass raw material in a superplastic state to produce a sheet material. A timepiece spring is characterized by being obtained by the method for producing a timepiece spring.

Abstract: There is provided a method of improving the yield of a nozzle plate fabrication process, the method comprising determining a variation in the size of nozzles in a nozzle plate from a predetermined size or range of sizes for the nozzles, the nozzles in the nozzle plate having been fabricated using a plurality of mandrels, each mandrel defining a respective nozzle in the nozzle plate and determining modifications to the size of one or more mandrels in the plurality of mandrels to compensate for the determined variation in the size of nozzles in the nozzle plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a protection film enabling to easily attach a protection film for protecting a display panel of mobile phone or tablet PC, a protection film attaching module comprising the same, and a method of attaching a protection film by using the apparatus for attaching a protection film are disclosed. The apparatus for attaching a protection film is disposed on the electronic device having a display panel to fit the outline shape of the electronic device, includes at least one spacer protruded from the frame horizontally, and at least one protection film holder protruded from the frame to the inner direction horizontally at the higher position than the spacer, which supports the protection film by the protection film being inserted between the spacer and the protection film holder, wherein the outline of the protection film is separated from the display panel of the electronic device by the thickness of the spacer when the frame is mounted on the electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to removable payload containment systems for platforms, installation methods thereof and payload integration kits for platforms. The removable payload containment system may include: a housing having internal space for components, the housing including at least one connector configured to couple with at least one corresponding connector of the platform when the system is installed in or on the platform; and a latch mechanism that couples to a member of the platform and is configured to maintain the system into substantially non-moving engagement with the platform when engaged therewith, and permit removal of the system from the platform when released. The latch mechanism may be configured to limit movement of the housing with respect to platform in substantially only one direction when one connector couples and uncouples, and is mated, with a corresponding connector of the platform when installing or removing the system from the platform.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for automatically joining components of photovoltaic elements are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a) at least two manufacturing lines and at least two assembly bridges for joining the substrates, films and glass panes, b) a stacking device for film feeding and a conveyor belt for feeding the glass panes, c) devices for centering and suctioning the films and the glass plates, d) devices for transporting and fixing the film transport frame and the glass transport frame e) devices for lowering the films and the glass plates from the respective transport frames, and f) devices for further transport.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling an object to a surface is disclosed. The apparatus may include a mounting plate, a mounting bracket, and a locking plate. The mounting plate may include a mounting portion configured to be coupled with the surface, a receptacle portion configured to receive a mounting bracket, and at least one protrusion extending from the mounting portion. The mounting bracket may include a backing portion, and a coupling portion. The backing portion may define at least one aperture configured to receive the at least one protrusion when the mounting bracket is disposed in the receptacle portion of the mounting plate. The coupling portion may be configured to be coupled with the object, which may be an antenna. The locking plate may be configured to be disposed between at least a portion of the at least one protrusion and at least a portion of the backing portion.

Abstract: A pressure-loss adjusting-member installation tool having pressure-loss adjusting-member grippers that are configured to freely grip or release a pressure-loss adjusting member which is arranged at a position between a lower nozzle arranged at one end of a fuel assembly having a relatively small pressure-loss when a primary coolant flows and a lower core support plate, and which can cause the primary coolant to pass therethrough in a state with a pressure-loss being increased more than that of when the primary coolant passes through only core support plate flow holes formed on the lower core support plate; and a holding unit that holds the pressure-loss adjusting-member grippers in a same positional relationship as a relative positional relationship between the fuel assemblies arranged in plural on the lower core support plate.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine direct injection fuel injector system includes a fuel rail which is welded to a fuel rail bracket. A fuel rail mounting sleeve has a flange and is bolted to the engine cylinder head. The bracket fits around the flange and is held in place by a steel washer and a pair of stepped isolator washers which are positioned in pockets formed on either side of the bracket. The isolator washers serve as springs which form a shock absorber between the bracket and cylinder head. Compression forces on the bracket and isolator washers are controlled by bolt tension.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for providing inductively removable assembly bonding. Inductive elements may be placed strategically at bonding locations between two or more coupled components. At disassembly time, the elements may be heated through Radio Frequency (RF) energy causing the bonds to break and components to separate. For example, inductive elements placed near plastic stake bonds between dissimilar materials in an electronic device may be employed to separate the dissimilar materials during a recycling process. According to some examples, the elements may also be heated through a directly applied electric current via a network of connections designed into the assembly.

Abstract: A method to improve a pallet may include joining into a pallet four C-brackets, a pallet-deck, a first bottom-deck member, and a second bottom-deck member where two of the four C-brackets insides face two of the other four C-brackets' insides. The method may also include sizing a port to receive load-handling equipment tines formed by the four C-brackets, the pallet-deck, the first bottom-deck member, and the second bottom-deck member.

Abstract: A hardware mounting bracket is provided with a bracket body adapted to be mounted to a support surface. A rigid retainer is provided on one end of the bracket body to receive hardware supported thereon. At least one elongate biasing retainer is provided on another end of the bracket body spaced apart from the rigid retainer, to engage hardware supported thereon and to provide a loaded surface contact with hardware supported thereon. A hardware mounting assembly, hardware for mounting to a support surface, and method for mounting hardware are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed a system for use in removing spindles from the main rotor of a rotary aircraft. The tool includes a faceplate that is designed to fit over a spindle after the associated rotor blade has been removed. One of more locking pins are then used to secure the faceplate to the spindle. The faceplate includes a series of four apertures within its four corners. Jack bolts are adapted to be secured within the apertures. The base of each jack bolts can be secured within bolt holes for the spindle mount. Backing nuts are threadably received on each of the jack bolts and are adapted to engage the faceplate. Jam nuts are also included for use in rotating each of the jack bolts. Rotation of the jam nuts causes rotation of the jack bolts. This, in turn, causes the face plate to pull the spindle out of the rotor.

Abstract: A method and system adapted for removing one or more shells from an assembly of multiple annular shells, for example, turbine shells of a gas turbine engine. The method includes removing an upper shell positioned in an upper position relative to a lower shell of the assembly of multiple annular shells, and then positioning and securing a counterweight in the upper position and securing the counterweight to the lower shell as a replacement for the upper shell in the upper position. The counterweight and the lower shell are then rotated in unison until the lower shell is in the upper position and the counterweight is in a lower position previously occupied by the lower shell. Thereafter, the lower shell can be removed from the assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus having a base with at least one guide formed along a length thereof. A fitting clamp and a tube clamp are coupled to the base and spaced apart from one another. A drive mechanism is operable for moving at least one clamp relative to the other clamp along the guide of the base so as to slidingly assemble a tube and fitting together.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing existing structures. A portion of the existing structure is covered with the repair structure. One or more standoffs are coupled to the existing structure to project outwardly away from a surface of the existing structure. One or more cladding panels are coupled to the standoffs by forcing the one or more panels in a direction normal to the surface of the existing structure and into engagement with a standoff connector component of the standoff at a location spaced apart from the existing structure. Curable construction material and/or insulation may be introduced into the space between the cladding panels and the existing structure to provide a repair structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a remote contrivance refurbishment apparatus and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for inserting a balancing weight into a rotor of a turbine, that includes an external component and an internal component. The internal component is connected in a helical manner to the external component. The internal component delimits a chamber which has a first and a second opening, a lower surface which is provided with a sealing joint and a cap in order to close in a tight manner the first opening of the chamber. The connection between the external component and the internal component is helical, that is to say, the result of a threading operation. Therefore, the internal component can thus move in a coaxial manner with respect to the external component.

Abstract: A sprinkler head removal is disclosed. Said sprinkler head remover comprises a tip portion having a width, a shaft having a first end and a second end; and, a handle having a first end and a second end. Said tip portion releasably connects to a sprinkler socket of a sprinkler head. Said tip portion attaches to said first end of said shaft. Said handle attaches to said second end of said shaft. Said width of said tip portion varies according to an internal diameter of said sprinkler socket.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using the apparatus to join hull plates of a ship's hull includes forming a flat plate to match three-dimensional contours of a ship or boat hull. The apparatus including a pair of angularly adjustable arms attached at a pivot point, an angle adjusting mechanism to adjust an angle between the arms, an anchoring member on distal ends of each of the arms to secure the applicator bar in a fixed position relative to the boat member, and a plurality of extendable pressing members attached along a length of the arms to engage the structural plate.

Abstract: An ejection device and a method for lifting a chip (2) from a carrier material (1) having at least one needle (4), wherein the needle (4) includes at least one cutting edge (7) for cutting through the carrier material (1). A mounting device for inserting and fixing at least one needle (4) in an ejection device for lifting a chip from a carrier material, having a plate for aligning the plane of the needle tips and a removable attachment that has a recess, wherein the removable attachment can be mounted on the ejection device in such a way that the recess serves to introduce the fixing material onto the needle ends. A method for fixing the needles in an ejection device is used, wherein the at least one needle to be fixed in the ejection device is melted in.

Abstract: A glass cutting apparatus (101) includes a pair of cutters (13a, 13b) installed oppositely to each other in such a way as to sandwich, therebetween, a glass plate with surfaces of the glass plate thereof being along a vertical direction; a first pressing unit (14a) which presses one of the cutters to one of the surfaces of the glass plate in a horizontal direction with a pressing force P; a second pressing unit (14b) which is placed oppositely to the first pressing unit and presses the other one of the cutters to the other surface of the glass plate in the horizontal direction with the pressing force P; and a moving unit (20) which moves the pair of cutters pressing the glass plate with the pressing force P.

Abstract: A force sensor has an input part, a base part, an intermediate part and a sensor element. The external force to be sensed is applied to the input part. The input part transmits the external force to the base part via the intermediate part. The base part is fixed to a frame of reference and exerts a reaction force on the input part via the intermediate part. The intermediate part deforms as a result of the external force and the reaction force. The deformation of the intermediate part causes the input part to change its position or orientation relative to the base part. The sensor element senses this change and supplies an output signal representative of the change.

Abstract: A connector fitting jig for attaching and detaching a first housing and a second housing to and from each other by a low insertion and separation force, includes a jig body, a first support shaft that includes a base end rotatably supported by a first rotation support shaft provided on the jig body and a catching portion formed on a free end thereof, the catching portion being catchable in a pulling-up direction to a caught portion of a first engagement portion or a second engagement portion respectively formed in the first housing and the second housing, and a second support shaft that includes a base end rotatably supported by a second rotation support shaft provided on the jig body and a pressing portion formed on a free end thereof.

Abstract: A seat track assembly is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the seat track assembly includes a seat track having an elongated track plate and a pair of generally elongated, parallel, spaced-apart track flanges extending from the track plate. Each of the track flanges is variable in depth. A method of fabricating a seat track assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A manual workstation has a tool system, which has a manually guided tool for processing a workpiece, and a worker guidance device, which has at least one illumination device which is designed to generate a spot of light on a workpiece to be processed and to adjust the position of the spot of light. The worker guidance device is equipped to indicate an assembly point on the workpiece to be processed by means of the spot of light.

Abstract: An assembly includes a fixture, first and second vanes, and an insert. The first vane and the second vane are retained within the fixture and are spaced at a distance from one another. The insert is disposed between the first vane and the second vane and the insert includes a spring that exerts a force that is applied to both the first vane and the second vane.

Abstract: Modular furniture includes several members connected together without fasteners or other hardware. While some of the members slide together, some members are locked in place by other members. The modular furniture includes one or more members that engage other members in a twist and lock fashion that helps hold the modular furniture together during everyday use. The twist and lock may be achieved using a substantially L-shaped slot in one member and a corresponding slot in a mating member, which allows the mating member to rotate (twist) within the L-shaped slot. The modular furniture is locked together at several different members and stages of assembly, and includes a final stop member that assures the furniture cannot come apart inadvertently during normal use.

Abstract: An example retaining ring removal tool includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end, and at least one tapered tab extending axially from the first end of the shaft at a radially outer perimeter of the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus of inhibiting a thrust bearing capacity of a compression system from being exceeded during a surge event in which a thrust bearing is biased with a biasing force to increase the thrust bearing overload margin between the capacity of thrust bearing to absorb axial forces and the greatest force produced during the surge event. This biasing force can be produced by appropriately sizing the high pressure seal on the side of the impeller opposite to the inlet of a compressor of the compression system so that the back disk force produced in the high pressure region of the high pressure seal and the low pressure region located inwardly of the high pressure region creates the desired bias force value and direction.

Abstract: A system for attaching a wall panel includes a wall panel and a lock strip. The wall panel has a back and a tab extending from the back. The lock strip is moveably attached to a wall frame member, and has a three-position locking slot, including a receiving portion configured to receive the tab, a locking portion configured to lock the tab with respect to the frame member, and a release portion configured to release the tab. The wall panel is removably attachable to the frame member by inserting the tab into the receiving portion and linearly moving the lock strip to lock the tab in the locking portion. The system can be used for attaching interior sidewall panels in an aircraft.

Abstract: A corner board includes first and second sides, each including a board material; a bend between the first and second sides, joining first and second sides together; and a slit adjacent to a first end of the corner board, the slit completely crossing the bend and partially crossing the first and second sides. In addition, a method of manufacturing a corner board includes bending a board stock to form first and second sides of the corner board with an angle therebetween; cutting the board stock into fixed lengths, the bent and cut board stock forming the corner board; and forming a slit near a first end of the corner board. The present corner board may be advantageously rested or placed along a vertical edge of a container or stack of containers.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for assembling or disassembling a blade of a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a tower resting on a base, a rotor including at least one rotor blade having a blade connection flange and a nacelle mounted atop the tower, a hub rotatably connected to the nacelle and including a hub connection flange adapted to be detachably connected to a blade connection flange of a rotor blade. Thy wind turbine further includes a first positioning element adapted to be attached to the nacelle or to the tower in a top area and a second positioning element adapted to be joined to the blade in a root blade area, where the first and second positioning elements are configured to cooperate to provide an accurate position of the blade connection flange prior to connection to the hub connection flange.

Abstract: A system for creating a container having a bottom and four lateral walls comprises a bottom member (1), four walls (2) and an arrangement (3) for interlocking said walls with respect to said bottom member so as to create a container. The arrangement comprises for each wall a first section (4) and the bottom has for each outer border thereof a second section (10). The second section allows introduction of the first section therein with a corresponding wall tilted outwards from a centre of a container to be created and has a part (12) forming a stop to the first section preventing lifting of the wall with respect to the bottom member in a vertical position of the former.

Abstract: An image taking system including: (a) a CMOS or CCD image sensor; (b) an interest-region setter configured to set regions of interest within an image taking area of the image sensor; (c) an acquiring-condition determiner configured to determine an image-data acquiring condition required for acquiring at least two image data generated in at least two of the regions of interest; and (d) an image-data acquirer configured to acquire the at least two image data. The acquiring-condition determiner includes an exposure-time determining portion configured to determine, as the image-data acquiring conditions, at least two different exposure times required for acquiring the at least two image data generated in the at least two regions of interest. The image-data acquirer includes an exposure-time-based-image-data acquiring portion configured to acquire the at least two image data, such that the acquired at least two image data are based on the at least two different exposure times.

Abstract: A method and device for modifying a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The method for modifying a gas turbine engine includes accessing a first outward end of a first tube installed in the gas turbine engine, the first tube having a tube axis. Then attaching an extraction tool to the first outward end of the first tube, and applying an axial force to the first tube using the extraction tool, the axial force relative to the tube axis, thus breaking a first interference seal between a first interface surface on a first inward end of the first tube and a receiving member of the gas turbine engine. The method continues with removing the first tube from the gas turbine engine.