Abstract: A device for separating electronic components including sawing means and positioning means, wherein between the positioning means and the sawing means at least one transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring positioned electronic components. A separating device for electronic components including sawing means, positioning means, inspection means, and sorting means, wherein between the positioning means and the sawing means at least one transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring positioned electronic components between the positioning means and the sawing means, and wherein between the inspection means and the sorting means at least another transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring the inspected separated electronic components between the inspection means and the sorting means.

Abstract: A method for installing multiple fiber optic cables in coiled tubing in oil and gas operations.

Abstract: A method for installing multiple fiber optic cables in coiled tubing in oil and gas operations.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an LED pressure-installing structure, which comprises a radiator and an LED, and further comprises a pressure device for applying pressure on the LED to make it fit closely with the radiator. The present invention uses the pressure device to apply pressure on the LED to make it fit closely with the radiator, so a good heat transfer relationship between the LED and the radiator may be maintained without using a welding means, the whole heat dissipation effect of an LED light is increased, phenomena of loosening, dropping, and burning-out of the LED due to its unreliable installation are avoided, and the service life is prolonged. The present invention can be used for the manufacturing and assembling of the LED light.

Abstract: An auxiliary device to stick a film on a portable electronic product includes a holding base having plural sets of positioning holes and an auxiliary cover having one set of positioning posts. The positioning posts are inserted in the positioning holes to assemble the auxiliary cover and the holding base together and to tightly wrap the portable electronic product therein. The auxiliary cover has a limit frame which has four sides to form a hollow area within the limit frame. The hollow area corresponds to the screen or the rear cover of the portable electronic product. Through the present invention, a protective film can be stuck on the electronic product accurately, quickly and flat, without bubbles or wrinkles. By the same holding base to cooperate with different auxiliary covers, the present invention is adapted for electronic products in different sizes to save the cost and to enhance its convenience.

Abstract: A mounting system for applying an RFID chip module having at least one electrical connection to a substrate having at least one conductor, in particular a label. The system includes a stamping device for stamping out the RFID chip module from a carrier strip having a plurality of chip modules. The stamping device comprises a stamping die having a stamping opening, by which an RFID chip module to be stamped out is received with accurate positioning, and a stamping punch is disposed above the stamping opening A support for receiving a substrate with accurate positioning is disposed below the stamping opening and the stamping punch can be moved up against the substrate. A suction device is provided for holding the RFID chip module on the stamping punch. A heating device for melting solder is present on the RFID chip module in order to establish a conductive connection between an electrical connection of the RFID chip module and a conductor of the substrate.

Abstract: A consumer electronic product includes at least a transparent housing and a flexible display assembly enclosed within the transparent housing. In the described embodiment, the flexible display assembly is configured to present visual content at any portion of the transparent housing.

Abstract: The invention described here is a variable optical density solar collector optimized to be used in a nominally vertical orientation and in synergy with an adjacent, complementary solar concentrator.

Abstract: A removable cover system for protecting solar cells from exposure to moisture during fabrication processes. The cover system includes a cover having a configuration that complements the configuration of a solar cell substrate to be processed in an apparatus where moisture is present. A resiliently deformable seal member attached to the cover is positionable with the cover to engage and seal the top surface of the substrate. In one embodiment, the cover is dimensioned and arranged so that the seal member engages the peripheral angled edges and corners of the substrate for preventing the ingress of moisture beneath the cover. An apparatus for fabricating a solar cell using the cover and associated method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hearing aid (8) comprises an inlet port (6), a sound tube (12) for conveying sound to the ear piece (13). The invention further provides a component for a hearing aid comprising a slab (26) having an exterior surface, which is super-hydrophobic. The component may be any one of a housing, a casing, a shell, a faceplate, a grid, a hook, a lid, a battery drawer, a button, or a manipulator. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a component for a hearing aid.

Abstract: A mounting device for positioning an expansion card includes a positioning apparatus and a slide apparatus. The positioning apparatus includes a positioning case. The positioning case includes a connecting plate and an installing plate extending out from an end of the connecting plate. The slide apparatus includes a slide case slidably connected to the connecting plate and a latching member. The slide case includes a positioning portion facing the installing plate. The latching member is mounted to the positioning portion. The latching member defines a latching slot facing the installing plate. A first end of the expansion card is installed to the installing plate. The slide case is slid relative to the positioning case, until a second end of the expansion card is inserted into and held by the latching slot.

Abstract: A method for molding a plug and a hose or a pipe, wherein the plug is part of a pipe connection and the pipe connection is constructed as a sealing plug-in connection between a connecting piece and the plug. The plug includes an outer part and an inner part connected to each other in one piece and a rear free end of the plug forms an annular gap. The deformation forces acting on expanding jaws of an expanding device during the molding of the plug and the hose or the pipe are directly recorded and the molding of the plug and the hose or the pipe is performed in dependency on these directly recorded deformation forces. As a result, a constant molding degree is achieved in case of plugs and hoses or pipes with varying wall thicknesses.

Abstract: A work insertion device that can be constituted as a small, low-cost device has a structure where a transfer disk having many storage holes formed through its outer periphery part is placed such that its rotation center line is inclined upward to form a sharp angle ? with a vertical line and that some of the many storage holes are positioned in the work storage chamber. The works stored in bulk state in the work storage chamber are directly stored in some of the many storage holes positioned in the work storage chamber by utilizing the intermittent turning of the transfer disk.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses configured to pre-form atomizers. The apparatus may include wick and heating element supplies configured to respectively provide a substantially continuous wick and a substantially continuous heating element. A winding mechanism is configured to wind the heating element about the wick. An adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a position at which the winding mechanism winds the heating element about the wick. Additionally a synchronization mechanism synchronizes winding the heating element about the wick with adjustment of the position at which the heating element is wound about the wick such that the heating element defines a coiled heating element segment wound about the wick. This process may be repeated to produce multiple coiled heating element segments wound about the wick. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A circuit board mounting apparatus includes a circuit board, a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and a third mounting member. The first and second mounting members are mounted to a front side of the circuit board. The third mounting member is mounted to a rear side of the circuit board. The circuit board is capable of being mounted to a first side plate of a first chassis in a perpendicular manner by the first and second mounting members, or is capable of being mounted to a second side plate of a second chassis in a parallel manner by the first, second, and third mounting members.

Abstract: A system for securing photovoltaic panel modules to a support structure includes a first elongate member securable to the support structure. The first elongate member includes a plurality of first mounting sites positionally fixed thereon. A second elongate member is securable to the support structure. The second elongate member includes a plurality of second mounting sites positionally fixed thereon. The second elongate member is spaced from the first elongate member and aligned therewith in a generally parallel orientation. The position of the first and second elongate members is adjustable to align the first and second fixed mounting sites in a predetermined configuration. When the first and second elongate members are aligned in the predetermined configuration, the plurality of first mounting sites and second mounting sites are brought into alignment with each other to permit mounting of a plurality of panel modules to the first and second elongate members.

Abstract: In order to simplify the assembly of printed board connectors, there is provided an assembly aid that features one or more recesses in accordance with the dimensions of the printed board connectors, wherein one or more printed board connectors to be assembled on a printed board can be inserted into said recesses. The contact spacing on the printed board corresponds with the arrangement of the printed board connectors in the assembly aid such that an exact alignment of the printed board connectors is realized. The assembly aid remains on the printed board until the soldering process is completed, wherein this prevents, for example, flotation of SMD components.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an acoustic wave device includes: adhering wafer-shaped first and second piezoelectric substrates to a front face of a first and second adhesive sheet respectively and dividing the first and the second piezoelectric substrates into rectangles; adhering a third and fourth adhesive sheet to the first and second piezoelectric substrates respectively and moving at least one divided portions of the first and second piezoelectric substrates selectively to the third and fourth adhesive sheet respectively; moving the first piezoelectric substrate on the first adhesive sheet to the fourth adhesive sheet; and moving the second piezoelectric substrate on the second adhesive sheet to the third adhesive sheet.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus of an OLED display includes: a mounter to which a substrate that includes a display area coated with a liquid layer including a thermally curable material and a non-display area neighboring the display area is mounted; a separator disposed on the substrate while contacting the non-display area of the substrate, and a separation space that separates the liquid layer and the substrate; and a heater configured to apply heat to the liquid layer.

Abstract: Provided is a non-stop battery exchanging system including a battery to which a locking protrusion that can enter or exit is coupled, a main body having a receiving groove in which the battery is received and a locking groove recessed in the receiving groove to allow insertion of the locking protrusion and fix the battery, and configured to move in a state in which the battery is mounted, a battery separating unit disposed in a moving direction of the main body and configured to separate the battery from the main body, a battery mounting unit configured to mount a charged battery on the main body, from which the battery is separated, from the battery separating unit, and a power supply unit configured to compensate a voltage difference generated during separation of the battery and mounting of the charged battery, and supply power to the main body.

Abstract: A matric potential sensor (100) arranged to measure the matric potential of a medium and comprising a porous material portion (102a, 102b), arranged to absorb moisture from the medium into which, in use, it is inserted, and an electrode element (100) wherein a non-porous compliant material (606, 608) is provided between the porous material (102a, 102b) portion and the electrode element (100).

Abstract: An adjustment device for a hydrostatic expeller unit includes an electrically actuable adjustment unit and a replaceable ballast unit. The ballast unit has at least one measuring transducer which converts a manipulated variable for the adjustment device into an electrical control signal for the adjustment unit and transmits it to the electrically actuable adjustment unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ultrasound transducers for ultrasonic imaging systems and, in particular, to improved grip assemblies for ultrasound transducers. One grip assembly includes a locking plate defining first and second apertures and a coupling post extending from the locking plate. An interface plate has a first elongate extension being extendable at least partially through the first aperture and a second elongate extension being extendable at least partially through the second aperture. A handle is coupled to the locking plate and includes a grip, a coupling interface, and a neck extending between the grip and the coupling interface. The coupling interface defines a coupling aperture for receiving the coupling post.

Abstract: A pulling head work station for attaching the lugs of pulling heads to cables, so that the cables may be pulled simultaneously through a conduit. The pulling head work station includes staggered cable receiving jigs, each jig having two clamps to hold a corresponding cable in place during attachment of a pulling lug. A chop saw to cut the cables and a crimper to secure a pulling lug to each stripped end portion of a cable may be slidably mounted to a work surface of the work station. A wire stripper may be removably attached to the work station.

Abstract: A method of forming an elastomeric sheet adhesive bond between mating surfaces of an electrode and a backing member to accommodate stresses generated during temperature cycling due to mismatch in coefficients of thermal expansion. The elastomeric sheet comprises a thermally conductive silicone adhesive able to withstand a high shear strain of ?300% in a temperature range of room temperature to 300° C. such as heat curable high molecular weight dimethyl silicone with fillers. Installation can be manually, manually with installation tooling, or with automated machinery.

Abstract: A mounting system including: a storage that stores plural formats for each substrate including divisional information of a mounting apparatus indicating which of plural mounting apparatuses that divisionally mount plural electronic components on a substrate mounts what electronic component on the substrate and information on a deviation amount of an electronic component indicating how much each of the electronic components mounted on the substrate and inspected by an inspection apparatus is deviated from its regular position; and a controller that changes, according to a change of an assignment of mounting, the divisional information in a format corresponding to the substrate for which the assignment has been changed, and controls the mounting apparatus that has mounted the electronic component and has been specified from the mounting apparatuses to mount the electronic component on the substrate after correcting a deviation amount based on the information on a deviation amount.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for self-alignment and assembly of objects with micron-level and/or nanometer-level alignment accuracy. Mating alignment features spanning multiple length scales are disposed at surfaces of objects to be brought into contact. When the objects are pressed together, the alignment features guide alignment of the objects with respect to each other. The alignment features may provide retaining forces to hold the objects together. Micron-level and nanometer-level alignment accuracies may be achieved over large surface areas.

Abstract: Methods and tools for positioning cables using magnets during assembly of a consumer electronic product are described. Methods described are well suited in the manufacture of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, computer tablets and the like. Methods involve attaching magnetic components to cables and to one or more surfaces within the enclosure of the electronic devices. During assembly, the magnetic components on the cables magnetically couple with corresponding magnetic components on the surfaces within the enclosure. In this way, the cables can be secured in certain positions and out of the way during the assembly of the electronic device. In some instances, the cables can remain magnetically secured after assembly and during the operation of the electronic device. In other instances, the magnetic components are decoupled after assembly thereby releasing the cables from their secured positions during operation of the electronic device.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for pressing of windings assembled onto a transformer. The method includes applying pressing force on the windings, and controlling the pressing force on the windings during drying of transformer active part. Thus, before the drying process commences, the windings are assembled onto the transformer core and a pressing force is applied to the windings assembled onto a respective transformer core limb, wherein an individual pressing force is applied to the respective winding. This individual pressing force applied to the respective winding is then controlled during the process of drying the transformer active part. The windings will as a result advantageously be effectively compressed onto the core and stabilized.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a kit for making a display includes a first medium, a support element, and first and second wave generators. The first medium is foldable according to scoring to form a display with a cavity. The element is attachable or attached to a back surface of the folded first medium, to be positioned at least partially within the cavity. The first wave generator is attachable or attached to the back surface, to receive signals from a signal generator and produce mechanical waves that cause the first medium to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves within a first frequency range. The second wave generator is attachable or attached to the element, to receive signals from the signal generator and produce mechanical waves that cause the element to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves within a second frequency range, different from the first frequency range.

Abstract: A removable cover system for protecting solar cells from exposure to moisture during fabrication processes. The cover system includes a cover having a configuration that complements the configuration of a solar cell substrate to be processed in an apparatus where moisture is present. A resiliently deformable seal member attached to the cover is positionable with the cover to engage and seal the top surface of the substrate. In one embodiment, the cover is dimensioned and arranged so that the seal member engages the peripheral angled edges and corners of the substrate for preventing the ingress of moisture beneath the cover. An apparatus for fabricating a solar cell using the cover and associated method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for assembling a rigid-flex printed circuit board (PCB) is presented. During operation, the process receives rigid-flex PCBs that are to be coupled together, wherein a rigid-flex PCB includes flexible PCBs coupled to rigid PCBs. The process then places the PCBs onto a carrier which is configured to: align the PCBs so that bond regions located on the flexible PCBs overlap with bond regions located on corresponding flexible PCBs, and apply pressure to the overlapped bond regions. The process then sends the carrier through a reflow oven which reflows solder on the PCBs so that the components become mechanically and electrically coupled to the PCBs. The temperature profile generated by the reflow oven and the pressure applied by the carrier cures and sets an anisotropic conductive film located in the bond regions so that the overlapped flexible PCBs become mechanically and electrically coupled together.

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: The present invention includes a first substrate having a sensor part for measuring a measured factor and a second substrate that is to be detachably stacked on a lower side of the first substrate, the second substrate including: a signal processing part that processes a measurement signal obtained by measurement by the sensor part; a power supply part for feeding power to the sensor part; and at least either a memory that stores measurement data obtained by being processed in the signal processing part or a communication part for transmitting the measurement data by wireless, wherein the second substrate is in common use for a plurality of kinds of first substrates different in measured factor measured by the sensor part from each other.

Abstract: A wire fixing mechanism is provided for fixing a wire to an electronic device. The wire fixing mechanism includes a mechanism body, a wire restriction portion and a fixing portion. The wire restriction portion is connected to the mechanism body, wherein, the wire restriction portion restricts the wire. The fixing portion is connected to the mechanism body, wherein the fixing portion is adapted to be fixed to the electronic device.

Abstract: A system for rigging a control surface of an aircraft, wherein the control surface is movable relative to a reference structure of the aircraft by means of at least one actuator, comprises a mobile control unit having being connectable to at least one actuator, an input means for commanding a deflection of the control surface, and an optical rigging apparatus having a first rigging component and a second rigging component. The first rigging component is adapted for being mounted on a reference structure to which the control surface is swivably attached and the second rigging component is adapted for being mounted on the control surface itself. Thereby an accurate rigging may be conducted with a clearly reduced number of personnel and a clearly reduced time for completion.

Abstract: A system of assembling storage devices in the form of electrical energy modules includes two pairs of positive and negative terminals for each module, in which each of the pairs of positive and negative terminals is distributed over at least one of the external faces of each module, thus forming a terminal strip of the module. At least one interconnection block can be inserted onto part of each of the terminal strips of two separate modules and itself includes at least two pairs of anchoring points so as to form an assembly block, either by stacking the storage modules or by juxtaposing the same. At least two anchoring points of each interconnection block are in electrical contact, while stiffening the assembly, in a manner complementary to the other anchoring points.

Abstract: Methods for applying protective coatings to electronic devices that have already been assembled, and are in a consumer-ready or aftermarket form, are disclosed. In such a method, an electronic device may be at least partially disassembled to expose at least a portion of an interior of the electronic device. A protective coating is applied to some or all of the exposed surfaces of the electronic devices, including one or more internal surfaces, features or components of the electronic device. Thereafter, the electronic device may be reassembled. During and after reassembly, the protective coating resides internally within the electronic device. Systems for applying protective coatings to interior components of previously assembled electronic devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for depositing viscous material on an electronic substrate. The apparatus comprises a frame, an assembly material applicator coupled to the frame and configured to apply assembly material to the electronic substrate, a substrate support assembly, coupled to the frame, configured to support and secure the electronic substrate in a material application position, and a transport system, coupled to the frame, to shuttle electronic substrates to and from the substrate support assembly, the transport system including an upper track and a lower track disposed below the upper track.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a battery include the steps of forming a plurality of cathodes that each include a flag tab of a securing profile, forming a plurality of anodes that each include a tabbed portion of a securing profile, and stacking the cathodes and the anodes to create an electrode stack. The stacking step includes the steps of layering in alternating order the anodes and the cathodes with at least one layer of separator physically insulating each anode from each cathode, aligning the cathodes with a first alignment means, and aligning the anodes with a second alignment means.

Abstract: A system for mounting an electronic handheld device includes a case having a mounting structure and a locking structure attached to the ease by aligning a portion of tile locking structure with a portion of the mounting structure and rotating the locking structure or the case.

Abstract: A method of assembling an optical element on top of an active component in a substrate, by providing a substrate with active component and an optical element with a base and lateral base walls, fixating a bottom surface of a frame holder with opening and lateral frame walls arranged in a polygonal structure to the substrate so that the opening is positioned over the active component, and mounting the optical element in the opening so the lateral frame walls apply lateral confining mechanical force on the lateral base walls.

Abstract: A silicon chicklet pedestal for use in a wafer-level test probe of a wafer is provided and includes a main body, first and second opposing faces, and an array of vias formed through the main body to extend between the first and second faces, through which pairs of leads, respectively associated with each via at the first and second faces, are electrically connectable to one another.

Abstract: In an operation performing step which performs operations associated with the device type changing by operating operation switches such as a “file operation” (35e) which are displayed by selecting a “device type changing” (33c) which is displayed in an operation screen (30) on an operation panel, when a non-object mounting lane except an operation object performs operation actions, the inputting of the operations with the operation switches is permitted and the inputting of the operations with a lane specifying switch (36) is prohibited so that a second mounting lane (L2) which is producing will not become an object of the inputting of operations.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device, and plural power modules. The first electronic device includes a first compartment. The first compartment has a first width. The second electronic device includes a second compartment. The second compartment has a second width. Each of the power modules has a third width. The third width is determined according to the first width and the second width, so that a specified number of power modules are selectively accommodated within the first compartment or the second compartment.

Abstract: An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function.

Abstract: A handing apparatus includes a handle, a tray configured to be secured to a motherboard, and a connecting rod. The connecting rod includes a clamping portion engaged with the tray. A first end of the connecting rod is rotatably secured to the handle by a first shaft, and a second end of the connecting rod is rotatably secured to the tray by a second shaft. The handle is rotatable about the first shaft relative to the connecting rod to disengage the clamping portion from the tray, so that the connecting rod is rotatable about the second shaft relative to the tray.

Abstract: An ear plug system according to various embodiments can include an ear plug device and an electronic control unit. The ear plug device can be configured to include a white noise component, an ear cover, acupuncture nodes and a headband. The white noise component masks select external noises. The ear cover covers a portion of the user's ear. At least one acupuncture nodules is provided in the ear cover to apply pressure, without penetrating the user's skin. The headband extends at least partially around the user's head and applies compressive force to the ear plug device and the acupuncture nodes to ensure a proper fit and comfort. The electronic control unit wirelessly or directly connects to the ear plug device for controlling the operation of the ear plug device.

Abstract: Provide is an apparatus and method of fabricating a touch screen panel capable of decreasing costs. The method includes forming print solution materials corresponding to components such as sensing patterns, insulating patterns, and sensing lines on different areas on a single blanket roll and printing the materials to form the components on a transparent substrate. An apparatus of fabricating a touch screen panel includes a substrate support configured to support a substrate thereon and a blanket roll being rotable and movable and configured to rotate and move to print a plurality of material patterns on the substrate, wherein an outer surface of the blanket roll is divided into a plurality of areas separated from each other, and at least one of the plurality of material patterns is formed in each of the plurality of areas.

Abstract: A machine for installing electrical box, wiring, and receptacles or switch simultaneously and a process that allows electricians to perform all 3 tasks at one time without the need to return to install receptacles or switch after wallboard is installed comprises: Housing with built-in laser guide and attached magnetic spacers for metal studs or wooden studs that allow for correct alignment of receptacle or switch for applicable wallboard thickness used.