Abstract: A winding machine (1) for winding solenoid-shaped coils (21) with band-shaped conductors (6), comprising a winding means (3) which holds a circular-cylindrical coil core (2) of a coil (21) to be wound, and a winding drive which rotates a coil core (2), which is held in the winding means (3), about a winding axis W, wherein the winding means (3) can be moved in a first direction A by an axial drive, the direction A preferably extending approximately parallel to the winding axis W, is characterized in that the winding means (3) can be rotated about a pivot axis S by a pivot drive, wherein the pivot axis S extends perpendicularly to the direction A. The winding machine winds a solenoid-shaped coil with several layers of a band-shaped conductor without damaging the band-shaped conductor, in particular, when the band-shaped conductor contains brittle superconducting material.

Abstract: A hatchplate, formed of copper material, has first and second perpendicular surfaces with punched holes formed therein to provide for connecting the hatchplate to building ground, for mounting the hatchplate to a wall of the telecommunications facility and for mounting one or more surge suppressors to the hatchplate, thereby providing for a suitable ground connection for the surge suppressors.

Abstract: A multi-functional tool includes a shaft having first and second ends and a first, implement extending from the first end. The tool further includes a second implement extending from the second end and including a base and first and second posts extending from the base. A gap is disposed between the first and second posts and adapted to receive a connector therebetween during locking of the connector to an electrical box.

Abstract: A micro spherical stylus manufacturing machine comprises a clamp, a moving unit, a wire supply unit, a wire retrieving unit, an insulating roller, a conducting wire body, a discharging unit, and a loading unit. The clamp is used to hold a circular-shaped electrode, and the loading unit is used to carry a micro sphere, and the insulating roller is positioned at one side of the clamp. The micro spherical stylus manufacturing machine can fabricate a micro electrode tool on the same platform, and then form a micro spherical stylus for a micro coordinate measuring machine by a gluing process.

Abstract: A coaxial cable has a conducting shield covered by a jacket. The jacket defies spaced apart, axially extending voids adjacent to the shield. The voids separate axially extending contact regions of the jacket which extend axially and in contact with the shield. The voids and the contact regions are linked circumferentially by a continuous closed curve.

Abstract: A flexible cable including an outer sheath having an inner surface, the inner surface forming a channel to receive at least one conductor and a support member. At least one conductor and support member are positioned within the channel to substantially resist deformation of the outer sheath.

Abstract: An apparatus for making an antenna for wire transponders of electrically conductive material, comprising at least one depositing device for depositing said wire on a substrate placed on a support element, said at least one depositing device and said substrate being movable with respect to each other; said support element being movable along directions parallel to at least two axis of a Cartesian reference system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a development apparatus having a plurality of coating units and a development process unit stacked on each other in a layered direction in a process block which is connected at the rear side of the carrier block. A first transportation unit, which ascends and descends in the layered direction, is provided in the carrier block. Also, in the carrier block, the bottom of a substrate inspection unit is located above a highest position to which the first transportation unit is able to ascend in the layered direction.

Abstract: Insulated electrically conductive fibers or microwires of sizes on the order of 1 mil (25 microns) diameter, so as to be suitable for processing into yarns or multi-microwire bundles, for example, for incorporation into conformable fabric products or for use as wearable electronic circuitry are made by coprocessing a core of a lower-melting-point metal within a sheath of a higher-melting-point polymer.

Abstract: A cable harness production system includes an electronic controller and at least one installation plate to which a plurality of mounting stations is fastened. Each of the mounting stations supports a receptacle for a functional element, which is directly connected to at least one cable harness or is shaped as a cable installation aid, such as a fork. In at least one mounting station, at least one electronic transmitter is integrated with a test sensor which can be activated by the mounting of a functional element, or by the insertion of a cable into the cable installation aid, so that a test message, as an electric wave, can be emitted and can be received and evaluated by the electronic controller.

Abstract: A device for making a shielded electrical wire comprising a first folding die that folds a first and second edge of a shield tape in an opposite direction from the central portion of the shield tape, a second folding die that wraps the shield tape around the insulated conductors and folds the first edge back over onto the central portion of the shield tape to form a receiving area, a third folding die that tightens the shield tape around the plurality of conductors while positioning the receiving area to receive a drain wire, a wire guide that installs a drain wire in the receiving area, and a closing die that closes the shield tape around the plurality of conductors and the drain wire to form an enclosure around the plurality of conductors with the second edge overlapping the receiving area at an outside surface of the enclosure, in order to better define the claimed invention.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming high temperature superconductor (HTS) continuous conductor elements from a substrate, comprises a punch cutting tool for punching from a continuous strip material at successive operations of the punch cutting tool successive parts of the length of each of a plurality of continuous serpentine conductor elements; a feed system for feeding in steps the continuous strip material through the punch cutting tool between operations of the punch cutting tool; and a plurality of synchronised take-up spools for taking up each of the conductor elements from the punch cutting tool.

Abstract: A composite anode assembly is provided, the assembly including a permeation resistant portion and a porous conductive portion circumscribing at least the bottom of the permeation resistant portion. The composite anode assembly reduces corrosion and restricts thermal expansion stresses.

Abstract: A ground fitting allows simplified electrical connection between a ground wire carried in a metal sheathing, and a ground point such as a water pipe or ground rod. The metal sheathing is cut and separated and a short length of ground wire is exposed. The ground wire is inserted laterally into a wire clamp portion of the ground fitting, and opposing ends of the metal sheathing carrying the ground wire are inserted longitudinally under clamping plates on opposite sides of the ground fitting. A ground screw is tightened against the ground wire to hold the ground wire in the ground fitting and plate screws securing the clamping plates are tightened to secure the sheathing between the clamping plates and clamp seats. Ridges may be provided on one or both of the clamping plates and the clamp seat to engage a spiral exterior surface of the metal sheathing.

Abstract: Cathodes for aluminum electrolysis cells are formed of cathode blocks and current collector bars attached to those blocks. The cathode block has a cathode slot for receiving the collector bar and has a higher depth at a center than at both lateral edges of the cathode block. Additionally, the collector bar thickness is higher at the center than at both lateral edges of the cathode block. This cathode configuration provides a more even current distribution and, thus, a longer useful lifetime of such cathodes and increases cell productivity.

Abstract: Cathodes for aluminum electrolysis cells are formed of cathode blocks and current collector bars attached to those blocks. The cathode slots receiving the collector bar are lined with expanded graphite lining thus providing longer useful lifetime of such cathodes and increased cell productivity. The expanded graphite provides a good electrical and thermal conductivity especially with its plane layer.

Abstract: A strain relief device for connecting a cable to a housing of an electronic device comprises an elongated elastic sleeve including first and second opposite ends and an axially extending sleeve passage, and a rigid insert including a first portion surrounded by the sleeve, a second portion protruding from the second end of the sleeve, and an axially extending insert passage aligned with the sleeve passage. The second portion of the insert is shaped to be non-rotatably received by a wall opening of the housing through which the cable passes, and may be D-shaped to mate with a D-shaped wall opening of the housing to prevent relative rotation. The second portion may carry a removable retainer, such as a C-shaped clip, for engaging a wall of the housing to prevent withdrawal of the insert. The invention facilitates serviceability and eliminates overmolding of a strain relief device onto the cable.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for protecting a device from water damage. The apparatus is capable of being repeatedly opened and then hermetically sealed even when the device has a wire that must be extended outside of the apparatus. The present invention comprises a housing having at least two members that, when juxtaposed and clamped, form a dry interior region. More specifically, each member includes a pair of gaskets that together define the dry interior region and substantially form a hermetic seal about a pouch or container. The apparatus includes a portal through which the wire may extend from a device inside the pouch or container to the outside and a slide mechanism that adjust a gasket around the wire to maintain the dry interior region. The slide mechanism forms a hermetic seal around the wire so that the opening in the pouch from which the wire extends is hermetically sealed. If no wire is present, the slide mechanism may be adjusted to maintain the hermetic seal.

Abstract: A method of protecting steel in concrete is disclosed. It consists of connecting the steel (6) to a discrete sacrificial anode assembly (7) comprising a base metal (1), a relatively small quantity of catalytic activating agent in contact with the base metal and a substantially inert porous layer (3) that surrounds the base metal and catalytic activating agent. The inert porous layer efficiently maintains a sustainable concentration gradient of the catalytic activating agent between the base metal and the surrounding environment as a result of the electric field across this layer. The preferred porous layer comprises a material that exhibits a net repulsion of negative ions from its pore system and the preferred catalytic activating agent comprises doubly charged sulphate ions as small electric fields maintain very high concentration gradients of these ions resulting in high concentrations at the base metal surface and insignificant concentrations at the assembly periphery.

Abstract: An oxygen sensor includes a base body portion; and a plurality of function layers laminated on a surface of the base body portion. The function layers includes a solid electrolyte layer adapted to conduct oxygen ions; a reference electrode layer located on a base body portion side of the solid electrolyte layer; a sensing electrode layer located on the opposite side of the solid electrolyte layer to the reference electrode layer; a heater portion adapted to activate the solid electrolyte layer by heating; and a gas diffusion layer formed between the reference electrode layer and the base body portion, and adapted to diffuse a reference gas within the gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer is formed to have a porosity indicating a limit current value ranging between 60 ?A and 200 ?A.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing antenna elements for use with wireless communication devices comprises a number of cutting techniques that allow the size of the antenna elements to be adjusted. Rollers cut the tabs that form the antenna elements. In a first embodiment, a plurality of rollers are used, each one effecting a different cut whose position may be phased so as to shorten or lengthen the antenna element. In a second embodiment, the rollers are independently positionable to shorten or lengthen the antenna element.

Abstract: An installation (1) for continuous application of thermally or electrically insulating material (6) around an elongate element (2) having a generally circular cross-section. The installation includes a forcing device (3), in form of a conical tube into which the element (2) is fed simultaneously at the large base end of the conical tube, a sheet (4), on which the insulating material (6) is placed, means for translation of the element through a circular section (2) of the sheet (4), and a device (7) for depositing of insulating material onto the sheet. Such an installation produces thermally insulated tubes or electrically insulated cables.

Abstract: A method and device for the application of an elongated electric conductor to a solar element wherein the required length of the elongated electric conductor is readied and the conductor is strained through application of a tensile stress. The conductor is then fastened to the solar element. Straining of the elongated electric conductor is monitored to prevent exceeding of a tensile limit. During fastening onto the solar element at least one press-on roller is employed.

Abstract: An automatic wiring method includes calculating a metal area within an integrated circuit, and determining whether the metal area calculated at the calculating is smaller than a minimum metal area as a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A thin-part feeding device is provided which is compact and efficient. The device has a funnel portion with a feeding opening at the bottom thereof, a take-out tube for taking out thin parts from the funnel portion, and a receiving portion with separate opening for receiving thin parts from the discharge opening. The receiving portion is movable, and the receiving opening is sized to receive only one thin part. The device is operative to repeat a state where the receiving opening faces the discharge opening, and a state where the receiving opening is away from the discharge opening to enable thin parts to be taken out from the receiving opening. The device also features a novel, posture-correcting portion to correct vertical posture of thin parts, a delivery portion for receiving posture-corrected thin parts, and a transporting portion as described.

Abstract: A motor vehicle control device comprises a housing lid (12) and a base plate (1), which are connected with each other in an oil-tight manner via a frame (3). On the base plate (1), an interconnect device (4) is arranged with at least one electronic component (5) and/or at least one electrical contact area (6). The base plate (1) comprises respectively in the area of an electronic component (5) and/or an electrical contact area (6) a foil conductor strip (7), the end section (10) of which, which faces the interconnect device (4), in turn comprises an electrical contact area (11). The frame (3) which completely surrounds the interconnect device (4) comprises one opening (9) respectively in the area of an electrical contact area (11) of the foil strip (7). Via connection lines (8), the electronics on the interconnect device (4) are electrically connected with the contact area (11) in the opening (9), and thus with the electronic components outside the control device.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect includes first and second electrical contacts to be electrically connected, each electrical contact having a plurality of electrically conductive nanowires extending outwardly from a respective electrical contact; and the nanowires of the first electrical contact configured to mesh with the nanowires of the second electrical contact such that an electrical connection is established between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. A method for interconnecting electrical contacts includes meshing a first array of electrically conductive nanowires extending from a first electrical contact with a second array of electrically conductive nanowires extending from a second electrical contact so as to establish an electrical connection between said first and second electrical contacts.

Abstract: An electrical component, which contains an electrode with an electrically conductive body having a dielectric surface. An amorphous layer comprising SiO2, having a specific surface area of approximately 50 to 500 m2/g, is arranged on the body. An electrically conductive coating is arranged on the amorphous layer. A solid electrolyte capacitor is an electrical component of this type in which, for example, the electrode is connected as the anode and the electrically conductive coating is connected as the cathode.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for connecting multiple conductors are described. One method includes providing a first conductor having a first outer jacket with a first mating feature. A second conductor having a second outer jacket with a second mating feature is positioned adjacent to the first mating feature of the first outer jacket. The first mating feature is mated to the second mating feature such that the first and the second outer jackets are removably coupled to each other.

Abstract: A positioning device to position one or more plates of electronic circuits with respect to an operating unit. The device comprises a rotary member which rotates selectively between a first operating position and a second operating position, and a positioning member mounted on the rotary member. The positioning member comprises a frame, which is mounted removably on the rotary member, and a strip of transpirant material on which each plate is rested. The strip is wound between a pair of winding/unwinding rollers, pivoted on the frame. The positioning member also comprises heating means able to heat the wafer to take it to a determinate operating temperature.

Abstract: A wire processing unit has a crimp head moved in a “z” direction by an eccentric drive and a crimping tool arranged on the crimp head moves with it. The crimp head also moves a pin connected to a lowering unit that has a C-shaped bracket on which the gripper unit is arranged. When a crimping punch moves, the gripper unit is moved with it, and the wire-end held by a gripper pair is inserted into an upwardly-open conductor crimp and an insulation crimp respectively. A cutting head of a cutting unit cuts off the leading wire-end, removes the insulation, and separates contacts with defective crimp fastening from the wire-end.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrical connectors and related methods of manufacture are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Process for connecting a first electrically conductive component in the form of a flexible electrical line having metal wires to a second electrically conductive metal component, e.g., a second electrical line or a connecting element. The free end of the flexible electrical line is inserted into a sleeve and is pressed with the latter; in addition, the end of the second electrically conductive component that is assigned to the flexible electrical line is inserted into the free end of the sleeve and is brought into contact on the flexible electrical line, and electrical current is run through these two components, by which their ends that lie on one another are melted together, whereby the sleeve is made from such a metal, which has a higher melting point compared to the metal or the metals of the two components that are to be connected to one another.

Abstract: A cable holding and positioning device is enclosed that comprises a tubular member having a first end and second end disposed opposite the first end and a cover disposed over the second end of the tubular member that includes a slit with an aperture. The cover secures one or more of a cable, a cord, and a connector that has entered the first end of the tubular member and passed through the second end, thereby preventing one or more of the cable, the cord, and the connector from passing back through the tubular member toward the first end. The tubular member and cover may comprise a heat resistant and fire retardant material.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for applying a conductive paste, for forming electrodes, onto an electronic component, such as a micro chip device. The apparatus includes a first jig unit provided with paste holes, which are filled with the conductive paste; and a second jig unit being movable and provided with extruding pins, which are inserted into the paste holes of the first jig unit, for allowing the conductive paste to be applied onto the electronic component. The conductive paste is applied onto the electronic component, while the electronic component is loaded onto or unloaded from the first jig unit.

Abstract: In a method for forming bumps 19 on electrodes 32 of a wiring board 31, a fluid 14 containing conductive particles 16 and a gas bubble generating agent is supplied onto a first region 17 including the electrodes 32 on the wiring board 31. Then, a substrate 40 which has a protruding surface 13 having the same area as that of the first region 17 and formed on a main surface 18 of the substrate 40 having a larger area than that of the first region 17 is disposed so that the protruding surface 13 faces the first region 17 of the wiring board 31. Then, the fluid 14 is heated to generate gas bubbles 30 from the gas bubble generating agent contained in the fluid 14.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electrical connector and a method for providing transmit and receive electrical signal contacts to reduce or minimize total crosstalk. Such methods may be particularly suitable for connectors having larger near-end crosstalk aggressors than far-end crosstalk aggressors. The electrical signal contacts may be subdivided on a substrate, such as a midplane PCB, and through the opposing connectors, such that the transmitting contacts are all on one side of the connector and the receiving contacts are on the other side of the connector, with a buffer between them. The buffer may comprise a plurality of “dummy” or “buffer” contacts, which may be unassigned or devoid of electrical connectivity. This is one step beyond the primary assignment of contacts as single-ended or differential signal contacts. The contacts themselves may also receive a secondary assignment according to their desired transmitting, receiving, or buffering function.

Abstract: In order to make possible simple operation of a cable storage device it is proposed that a multitude of cable storage elements be arranged on a rail and comprise an element with which they can be displaced by the cable gripper in a front delivery row until they are collected, preferably manually, for further treatment.

Abstract: An electrical conduit having a flexible metal tubular structure having an outer sheathing and an interior hollow area. An electrical conductor is housed in the interior hollow area. A visible indicia is applied to the outer sheathing and extends along at least a portion of the metal tubular structure where the visible indicia corresponds to at least one characteristic of the conduit or electrical conductor housed therein.

Abstract: A method of preparing the end of a coaxial cable for insertion within a coaxial cable connector involves stripping the cable jacket from the end of the cable, and reducing the outer diameter of the cable jacket portion lying adjacent the stripped portion of the jacket to a relatively constant reduced diameter. The reduced diameter portion of the cable jacket can then be reliably sealed to the back nut of the coaxial connector by an O-ring. A related preparation tool is disclosed for simultaneously stripping the cable jacket from the end of the cable, and reducing the outer diameter of the cable jacket portion lying adjacent the stripped portion, as the tool is rotated about the end of the coaxial cable. The tool may also serve to remove a portion of the outer conductor, as well as a coring member to remove dielectric surrounding the inner conductor of the cable.

Abstract: An induction forging coil apparatus which makes induction forge coils easier and faster to change on a forge-line. The coil insert is a separate independent unit by itself which slides into the frame to connect to the frame via bus connections and other components. The coil insert is attached to the frame (another separate independent unit by itself) to complete the overall induction heating coil. The induction coil (with both units attached and operatively interconnected) can run on the forge line until it blows/fails, and instead of pulling the whole induction coil (both units attached) off-line to be rebuilt; the frame can be left on-line (or pulled off-line for a brief period of time if there is not enough room to reach the components due to the particular forge-line setup) to switch the failed insert with a new or rebuilt insert, by disconnecting the failed coil insert from the frame and then reconnecting the frame with the new or rebuilt coil insert.

Abstract: In a method for longitudinal sealing of electrical conductors (2) that comprise one or more conductor elements (21) disposed inside an external sheath (22), and comprise cavities (23) between the individual conductor elements (21) and between the individual conductor elements (21) and the external sheath (22), according to the present invention the one end (2a), requiring sealing, of the conductor (2) is immersed in a liquid sealing compound (3), and the other end (2b) of the conductor (2) has negative pressure applied to it. A sealing apparatus (1) suitable for carrying out said method encompasses a supply reservoir (4) for the liquid sealing compound (3) into which the one end (2a), requiring sealing, of the conductor (2) is immersed; and a negative-pressure source (5) to which the other end (2b) of the conductor (2) is connected.

Abstract: A temperature-resistant electrical line comprises at least one central electrical conductor, an insulation, which is made from a mineral material and surrounds the electrical conductor completely, and a metallic outer tube, which bears against the insulation. The outer tube (3) has, over its entire length, a helical notch (4), which is open to the outside, and which is produced once the line is finished by means of a metal-removing tool and whose depth is at least 50% of the wall thickness of the outer tube (3), with a residual wall thickness (5) which ensures the stability thereof.

Abstract: Inwardly-directed projecting portions (2, 3) are formed in a bent manner respectively at distal ends of a pair of clamping piece portions (4, 5) which are continuous with each other, and form a wire connection portion (7) of a terminal (1). A conductor portion (9) of a wire (8) is located on the inner sides of the pair of clamping piece portions (4, 5), and the pair of clamping piece portions are pressed over an entire periphery into a circular shape, and are extended in a peripheral direction, thereby causing projecting extension portions (2?, 3?), including the projecting portions (2, 3), to bite into the conductor portion. Before the pressing operation, the pair of clamping piece portions (4, 5) may be provisionally pressed to be curved, thereby causing distal ends of the projecting portions (2, 3) to bite slightly into an outer peripheral surface of the conductor portion (9).

Abstract: A fuel cell module includes a number of series-connected fuel cells which collectively form a fuel cell stack in such a way that the magnetic field or stray field that is generated during the operation of the fuel cell module and that is detectable in an outer area is kept particularly small. To this end, the invention provides that a number of shielding lines that are connected to a first pole flange of the fuel cell stack are provided, these shielding lines being guided on the outer area of the fuel cell stack, as far as a contact area to a second pole flange of the fuel cell stack.

Abstract: A method and associated equipment for replacing existing overhead transmission line conductors with new ones while the transmission line remains in service and carrying power. The invention uses the old conductor to pull the new conductor through a series of sheaves installed at the bottom of each tower insulator. Conventional tension-stringing principles are used to assure that both the old and new conductors maintain a safe distance from ground. To achieve this, both the pulling and tensioning (braking) equipment, as well as supply and take-up reels or drums may be elevated to power line voltage and the current is transferred between new conductor and old, while in transit to the line, by means of a brush system and a conducting wheel which may or may not be integral with pulling and tensioning equipment.

Abstract: A feedthru assembly configured to provide a conductive path extending between an interior of an enclosure and an exterior of the enclosure includes a flange, at least one conductive pin, and at least one insulative member. The flange is configured to couple to the enclosure and has one or more holes therein. The at least one conductive pin includes a hollow lumen extending therethrough and is configured to extend through the at least one or more holes of the flange such that a proximal end of the at least one pin is in communication with the interior of the enclosure and a distal end of the at least one pin is in communication with the exterior of the enclosure. The at least one insulative member is configured to prevent the at least one pin from making physical contact with the flange.

Abstract: A water-blocked cable comprised of a first and second line of defense against water invasion wherein said cable is comprised of materials that can meet both indoor and outdoor use requirements.

Abstract: A method of string an SMA, method of manufacturing the SMA actuator, SMA actuator and apparatus for manufacturing the SMA actuator, wherein a drive member made up of an SMA is extended between a moving member and wire supporting member via a drive member supporting member, and current is applied to the unnecessary portion of the drive member located between the wire supporting member and drive member supporting member, whereby the unnecessary portion of the drive member is cut off by melting, with the result that the size of the protrusion left behind after cutting of the SMA is reduced, and there is no need of giving consideration to the durability of a cutter otherwise used for cutting purposes.

Abstract: A component fixing device includes a holding portion for holding a component with a hollow portion while restricting a movement of the component; and a fixed portion elastically connected to the holding portion and to be fixed to an object. The holding portion is inserted into the hollow portion of the component for holding the component. The holding portion may have a center holding portion abutting against an outer surface of the component and a pair of arm portions disposed at both sides of the center holding portion and capable of bending relative to the center holding portion, so that the center holding portion and the arm portions sandwich the component.