Abstract: The present invention's device of manufacturing metal ferrules used as connector elements for optical fibers is characterized such that, by growth-guidance of an internal-diameter formation member whose external diameter is the same as the internal diameter of the metal ferrule to be manufactured, an electroformed layer having a cylindrical internal hole is grown on the cathode side of an electroforming cistern and said cylindrical electroformed layer is grown to a prescribed external diameter in the process of lifting such electroformed layer from the aforementioned electroforming cistern, and such that said cylindrical electroformed layer, when outside the aforementioned electroforming cistern, is cut to prescribed dimensions.

Abstract: A shifting device for shifting two rows of continuous terminals includes a body and a shaft. The body is formed with a hole and an inlet and an outlet both communicating with the hole. A direction into the inlet and a direction out of the outlet are the same. The inlet is shifted a predetermined distance away from the outlet. The shaft is fitted with the hole of the body and defines a spiral channel with the body after fitting with the hole of the body. The spiral channel corresponds to the inlet and the outlet of the body According to the structure, one row of the continuous terminals enters the body from the inlet and travels along the spiral channel and travels out of the body from the outlet with a predetermined distance shifted away from the other row of the continuous terminals.

Abstract: The wiring harness has a plurality of first sub-harnesses and a plurality of second sub-harnesses. The first sub-harness has a first press-fit terminal joined to each end of a first electrical cable, and the first sub-harness has a first isolator holding the first press-fit terminal. The second sub-harness has a second press-fit terminal, a crimp terminal, a connector housing for accommodating the crimp terminal, and a second isolator supporting the second press-fit terminal. The second press-fit terminal is connected to one end of a second electrical cable, and the crimp terminal is connected to the other end of the second electrical cable. The press-fit terminals held by different ones of the isolators can be connected to one another when any of the first and second isolators are layered.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing treatments to the surface of disk-shaped workpieces/substrates, as in the manufacture of multi-layer, thin-film recording media. The apparatus includes treatment stations for performing treatments to a surface of each of the disk-shaped workpieces/substrates; a pallet adapted for mounting the disk-shaped workpieces/substrates, a plurality of bias potential sources; and a transporting source to transport the pallet past the treatment stations. The pallet includes electrically conductive segments and each segment is electrically insulated from other segments; is adapted to mount and expose at lest one surface of a disk-shaped workpiece; and includes an electrical contact for providing electrical contact with the bias potential source of the apparatus.

Abstract: The apparatus for manufacturing a wiring substitute comprises a transporter having a circuit where a sheet is circulated; a screen printer for printing a conductive paste on the sheet; a counter for counting the number of times to print the conductive paste on the sheet; and a distributor for ejecting the sheet from the circuit when the counted number reaches a preset number. Thus, the conductive pillars having uniform properties can be formed automatically on the conductive foil with high productivity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing improved cast anodes for corrosion protection in storage tanks calls for integrating a plurality of spaced steel core rods into a sacrificial galvanic anode material sheet. The sheet is divided into segments such that a width of each segment is four to eight times the thickness of the galvanic sheet.

Abstract: A sintered electrode assembly is made of an inert electrode (15) containing a sealed metal conductor (20) having a surface feature (30) such as a coating or wrapping which aids in bond formation with the inert electrode (15) at their interface (45), where the metal conductor (20) is directly contacted by and is substantially surrounded by the inert electrode (15) without the use of metal foam or metal powders.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing wire to cut the wire into sections and to expose section wire ends, the wire having an inner core and sheathing about the core, the apparatus including structure for displacing the wire axially endwise comprising multiple blade structures, including at least two of the structures that move adjacent one another as the two structure move relatively oppositely toward and away from the axis in directions generally normal to the axis; each of the two structures having first and second cutting edges; the cutting edges configured such that, when the two the structures are moved relatively longitudinally in a primary mode, two of the cutting edges cut through the wire, and when the two structures are moved relatively longitudinally in a second mode, the remaining two of the cutting edges cut into the wire sheathing to enable stripping of the sheathing of the wire.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an electrode plate for a water electrolysis device, which is formed from a metal plate having such a thickness as to be capable of being press-formed, and which comprises a flat plate portion, and a peripheral edge portion positioned on the outer side of the flat plate portion and bent so that recesses and protrusions are alternately arrayed along an outer peripheral edge thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a conductive circuit on a substantially non-conductive substrate includes indenting a major surface of a substrate with a plurality of features, plating the major surface and the indentations formed with a conductive layer, and removing a portion of the conductive layer leaving at least one of the plurality of the indentations filled with conductive material separated from at least one other of the plurality of the indentations filled with conductive material separated by non-conductive material. An electrical device formed includes a sheet of insulative material having grooves therein. The sheet of insulative material has a first planar surface, and a second planar surface. A conductive material is positioned within the grooves. The conductive material within the grooves forms electrical traces in the electrical device. The conductive material within the grooves fills the groove and includes a surface coplanar with at least one of the first planar surface or the second planar surface.

Abstract: A crimping apparatus comprises a pair of frames; a pair of crimpers each provided centrally in each frame; pairs of connector tables each provided movably in a longitudinal direction on each frame; locking means for securing the connector tables on both ends of each frame; moving means for moving each said connector table along the frame; and a pair of connector holding poles in each of which a plurality of connectors are arranged to be settable on each the connector table. Thus, a large number of kinds of sub-harnesses can be manufactured.

Abstract: A method of installing signalization spheres on energized transmission lines. A supporting structure, consisting of two bases equidistant, parallel to each other, linked to each other by axial segments, the axial segments acting as supports for activation engines, respectively, a grounding and idler tension system including a structure formed by two parallel rods that move along the vertical direction linked to two bases equidistant and parallel to each other in its intermediate portion through an axis. In its superior extremity through an axis and presenting in its inferior extremity slots for the introduction of an axis of a wheel. A first axial segment being equipped in its intermediate portion with a threaded rod which is linked it its inferior extremity to the axial segment of the bases superiorly equipped with a crank and spring. A fork is articulated over a pivot to the external part of the bases whereto are projected the feeding system.

Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture for processing and/or stripping wire comprising a wire processing or wire termination machine with a processing or stripping sub assembly actuated by a start sensor plate, where the start sensor plate has a textured surface, so as to retain the wires being stripped.

Abstract: A cable-processing device includes a first drive for swiveling movement and a second drive for linear movement of a swivel-arm. The swivel-arm is held on a bracket for rotation about an axle with a spring force acting counterclockwise on the swivel-arm. A gripper on the end of the swivel-arm holds a cable-end between first and second gripper-jaws. The jaws are arranged rotatably on an axle and are opened and closed by means of gears. To reduce the swivel-arm mass to be moved, the actuator for the gears is arranged on the swivel-arm.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing coils allows an insulating coat to be uniformly formed on a coil to improve an operational reliability of the coil. The apparatus is configured to wind a wire around a winding core, and equipped with an adhesive supply unit to coat an adhesive on the wire to be wound around the winding core, allowing the wound wire to have a coil cohesive power. The method of manufacturing coils includes coating the adhesive on the wire, and winding the wire around the winding core. The adhesive may be coated on the entire wire or a part of the wire.

Abstract: A flairing device having a handle and a body connected to the handle. The body includes an inner wall forming an open ended chamber in the body. The open ended chamber has an opening at one end of the body. An outer wall forms an edge with the inner wall at the one end of the body.

Abstract: A wiring method is provided, in which a wire conductor is stuck on a surface of a substrate by causing a three-dimensional relative movement between a wiring head (2) for guiding the wire conductor (5) and the substrate (11) such that the wiring head relatively moves along an adhesive layer (12) on the surface of the substrate and the wiring head and the adhesive layer intermittently come close to each other for point contact. A wiring apparatus for carrying out the wiring method includes a table (1) for supporting the substrate, a wiring head arranged for reciprocating motion between a close position in which the wiring head can be in point contact with the adhesive layer and a distant position in which the wiring head is most distant from the adhesive layer, and a moving mechanism (3) for causing a translational motion of the wiring head along the surface of the substrate under the control of a control section (4).

Abstract: A laminated ceramic electronic component significantly simplifies a step of forming external electrodes and has reliable electrical connection between an internal electrode and the external electrodes. A method for manufacturing the laminated ceramic electronic component includes the steps of forming composite sheets each having a conductor and a ceramic layer provided at the sides of the conductor on a carrier film, laminating the composite sheets with each other for forming a mother laminate, cutting the mother laminate in the thickness direction thereof so as to divide the conductor for forming laminates each forming one laminated ceramic electronic component, in which the conductor is exposed on the cut surface of the laminate, and firing the laminate so as to simultaneously form external electrodes from the exposed conductors and a sintered ceramic body.

Abstract: An apparatus 1 for fabricating a component-embedded board according to the present invention comprises: a detecting unit 11 for detecting, before the board 21 is covered with an insulating layer 23, the actual position of an electronic component 22 formed on the surface of the board 21; a holding unit 12 for calculating a displacement between the design position of the electronic component 22 and the actual position of the electronic component 22 on the surface of the board 21, and for holding the displacement as displacement data; and a correcting unit 13 for correcting, based on the displacement data, design data to be used for processing the board 21 after the board 21 is covered with the insulating layer 23.

Abstract: A tool for inserting wires or cables in a flexible harness wrap is disclosed. The tool includes a first member and a second member connected to the first member. The first member has an extension member connected thereto, and a first nose portion extending at an oblique angle from the first bottom end. The second member has a receiving member connected thereto, and a second nose portion extending at an oblique angle from the second bottom end. The first and second members are movable from a first, closed position to a second, open position. The open position is at least 50 degrees from the closed position. A method of inserting wires or cables in a flexible harness wrap is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing operations on at least one surface of an electronic substrate having a first surface and a second surface includes a frame, a transportation system that moves the substrate through the apparatus, a substrate support system, coupled to the frame, having a non-rigid portion that contacts and supports the substrate during an operation on the substrate, wherein the non-rigid portion allows flexure of the substrate before and during the performance of an operation on the substrate, and a device coupled to the frame that performs an operation on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A device is suggested for processing cable-shaped conductors, particularly multicore cables, having at least one transport means (126) having a drive means (132) for transport supply and/or for lengthwise transport of cable-shaped conductor material (200), a cutting means (170) for cutting through cable-shaped conductor material, at least one first means (170) for processing the cut, cable-shaped conductor material, at least one guide means (130) for lengthwise guiding of the cable-shaped conductor material, the guide means (130) being implemented so that the free end of the cable-shaped conductor material may be pivoted out of its lengthwise direction, and at least one plate (110), implemented essentially perpendicularly to the cable direction, on which at least some of the means (126, 128, 130) of the device are positioned on one side.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacture and method manufacturing of implantable, coiled electrodes that are integral with their associated conductor. Electrodes of differing selected sizes may be manufactured by the method described herein and mounted on a single catheter. The size of the electrodes may be selected to optimize electrode performance for sensing, stimulation or other purposes. The apparatus comprises a motor-driven winding mandrel. A tensioning device, mounted generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the mandrel, controls tension in a wire being formed into a coiled electrode. A holding apparatus clamps a portion of the wire along the mandrel. In one embodiment, the holding apparatus comprises a sheath surrounding the mandrel. The mandrel fits into a hole in the sheath. By controlling the diameter of the hole with respect to the diameter of the mandrel, the radius of curvature of a bend between the coiled electrode and a straight part of the wire can be controlled.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved coaxial cable preparation tool (1) that is used to prepare a coaxial cable terminal end for connector installation. The tool comprises two stages. The first stage, the jacket stripper, is used to trim the cable jacket. The second stage (20), the cable trimmer, is used to trim the remaining center, the outer conductors and the foam insulation of the coaxial cable. The first stage (10) consists of a cup or cylinder (11) with an outer cylindrical wall (12). In addition, it also comprises a blade (13) and a scrap port (14). In addition, the first stage cylinder (11) has a bore (16) extending axially down its center. The diameter of the bore (16) is set to receive a coaxial cable. The second stage consists of a hub (21) (or cutter head), a collet bearing (22) and a body (23). In addition, like the first stage, it also contains blades (13) and scrap ports (14). The scrap ports or debris ports (14) allow trimmed cable media to escape from the bores in the tool.

Abstract: An optical fiber cleaver, comprising a blade capable of applying a scratch to the outer peripheral surface of an optical fiber and a pusher pushing the optical fiber to cleave it at the scratched part, wherein it further comprises a reverse-running prevention mechanism which prevents the blade which was moved directly and gave scratch to the optical fiber from being directly moved reversely and giving scratch again to the optical fiber, the reverse-running prevention mechanism comprises a cam moved directly in connection with the blade and a cam follower being in contact with the cam and capable of directly moving the pusher, and the cam presses the pusher automatically against the optical fiber for cleavage after the optical fiber has been scratched by the blade and, after the scratch has been given completely, locked with the cam follower so as to suppress the cam from being moved directly in the reverse direction.

Abstract: An electrode for the electrochemical fine-boring of workpieces includes an electrode tube for an electrolyte to pass through to reach a workpiece which is to be machined, and an electrical conductor which is connected to the electrolyte, in which electrode the tube, for the purpose of boring bores with the smallest possible diameter, consists of a metal with a substantially amorphous structure, is electrically conductive and is provided on its outer surface, at least in sections, with a nonconductive insulating layer.

Abstract: A method and system for fabricating microcircuits occupying large areas on substrates capable of withstanding high semiconductor processing temperatures and then transferring the circuits onto large substrates incapable of withstanding the high processing temperatures. The method and system is particularly suitable for fabricating large area displays.

Abstract: Membrane electrode assemblies are described that include an ion conductive membrane a catalyst adjacent to the major surfaces of the ion conductive membrane and a porous particle filled polymer membrane adjacent to the ion conductive membrane. The catalyst can be disposed on the major surfaces of the ion conductive membrane. Preferably, the catalyst is disposed in nanostructures. The polymer film serving as the electrode backing layer preferably is processed by heating the particle loaded porous film to a temperature within about 20 degrees of the melting point of the polymer to decrease the Gurley value and the electrical resistivity. The MEAs can be produced in a continuous roll process. The MEAs can be used to produce fuel cells, electrolyzers and electrochemical reactors.

Abstract: A wire processing apparatus includes a microwave generator, a microwave transmitter, a waveguide coaxial converter and a wire insertion pipe, and the wire insertion pipe is disposed in the wireguide coaxial converter. In wire recycling process, after a tip end of a coated wire is inserted into the wire insertion pipe, microwave is launched into the inside of the waveguide coaxial converter. The tip end of the coated wire is separated into a decomposed coating insulator and a molten electric conductor by microwave. In wire cross-linking process, after microwave is launched into the inside of the waveguide coaxial converter, the coated wire is inserted into the wire insertion pipe. The coated wire is cross-linked by high frequency heat and a coating insulator is adhered well to an electric conductor by heat shrinking.

Abstract: A process and system for mounting terminals with electric wires in cavities of connector housings. Press-connecting terminals are initially loaded in cavities arranged in an upper surface of a connector jig and electric wires are press-connected on the terminals in the jigs. Then, the terminals with electric wires are transferred from the connector jig to cavities arranged in a lower surface of a inserting jig by pins arranged to contact and push the terminals from below in the transfer direction. Then, the terminals are loaded from the inserting jig to cavities of connector housings from the back by blades arranged to contact and push the terminals from one end in the inserting directing.

Abstract: A magnetic circuit (1) with coil having an electric coil (2) and a magnetic core (3), the coil (2) comprising a conducting wire (6) and an end plate (4) and connector (5) being arranged at respective ends of the coil (2). The coil is mounted on the magnetic core (3) which is formed of a tore-shaped magnetic wire.

Abstract: A method for producing a circuitry includes steps of providing first coordinate data of at least one of positions, shapes and intervals of patterns of a first circuit, and jetting droplets of molten metal on a substrate so as to form the first circuit based on the coordinate data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that reduces flaring in a flex cable.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a device are provided. The method and the apparatus can form micro wiring without undesired wetting and spreading using an inexpensive functional-liquid supplying method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a reinforce a conductor of a utility transmission line is provided by selecting an electrical or communication conductor fo a desired utility, selecting a plurality of strands of filaments to mechanically reinforce the utility transmission line, selecting a polymer treated with a catalyst to encase the strands of filament and the transmission line, pulling the strands of filament and the transmission line encased in the treated polymer through an elongated protrusion die to form an electrically insulated and reinforced utility cable, maintaining an elevated temperature gradient along the die to control the physical property of the polymer as the polymer catalyze, bending the cable in reversed directions after emerging from the protrusion die during completion of the catalyzing and during cooling to ambient temperature to avoid the occurrence of a permanent set in the catalyzed polymer, and coiling the newly formed electrically insulated and reinforced utility cable.

Abstract: A method for establishing an electrical connection between a first contact surface and a second contact surface, with a wire-bonding tool being used to provide a contact wire between the contact surfaces by bonding the contact wire to the first contact surface and subsequently leading it to the second contact surface, bonding it to the latter, and subsequently separating it using the wire-bonding tool.

Abstract: A wire capable of operating at high temperatures and a method of making the same is disclosed. The high temperature wire comprises a clay-like compound encircling the conductor. The clay-like insulation eliminates the glass layer or mica tape layer used in wire for applications 450° C. and above.

Abstract: A high-density circuit has a plurality of conductors formed in grooves in a ceramic substrate, the conductors having a height less than that of the walls of the grooves. The substrate is embossed with a pattern of grooves corresponding to the grooves in an electroform made from a master tool. The same master tool is used to form a stencil which mates with the grooved substrate. A cermet paste is pushed through the stencil, so as to fill the bottom region of the grooves, and the stencil is then removed, leaving only the paste at the bottom of the grooves. The substrate is then fired, causing the substrate to harden, and causing the cermet to become conductive and to become firmly bonded to the substrate. Because the stencil and the substrate are made from the same, or replications of the same, master tool, the cermet paste can be laid down with great precision, thus enhancing the quality of the product, and reducing the cost of its manufacture.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved coaxial cable preparation tool (1) that is used to prepare a coaxial cable terminal end for connector installation. The tool comprises two stages. The first stage, the jacket stripper, is used to trim the cable jacket. The second stage (20), the cable trimmer, is used to trim the remaining center, the outer conductors and the foam insulation of the coaxial cable. The first stage (10) consists of a cup or cylinder (11) with an outer cylindrical wall (12). In addition, it also comprises a blade (13) and a scrap port (14). In addition, the first stage cylinder (11) has a bore (16) extending axially down its center. The diameter of the bore (16) is set to receive a coaxial cable. The second stage consists of a hub (21) (or cutter head), a collet bearing (22) and a body (23). In addition, like the first stage, it also contains blades (13) and scrap ports (14). The scrap ports or debris ports (14) allow trimmed cable media to escape from the bores in the tool.

Abstract: An improvement to a cathode used in an electrorefining or electrowinning of copper. The cathode has a solid copper head bar with a horizontal groove on its undersurface. The upper edge of a stainless steel flat sheet has several holes along its width and is vertically inserted into the groove. The stainless steel sheet is then mechanically attached to the copper head bar by pressing the copper head bar against the stainless steel at the perforated points along the head bar. To increase the joint strength, the stainless steel sheet may be welded to the copper head bar at its upper edges at the underside of the head bar.

Abstract: A process for producing a resonant tag, wherein a metal foil having a thermal adhesion adhesive applied to at least one face thereof is stamped out into a circuit-like shape and is adhered to a base sheet, the process comprising: stamping out the metal foil into a predetermined shaped metal foil portion (4c) while being passed through a die roll (1) having thereon a stamping blade with a predetermined shape and a transfer roll (2) in contact with the die roll (1) which functions also as a die back-up roll; holding this metal foil portion obtained by the stamping-out operation onto the surface of the transfer roll by suction holes formed in the transfer roll; and thermally adhering the stamped metal foil portion to the base sheet (7) in contact with the transfer roll (2) at its another face by an adhesive roll (3) in contact with the transfer roll through the base sheet.

Abstract: A tool (1) to insert a plurality of elongated flexible electric conductors (4) into the slots (3) of an elongated flexible insulating housing (2). The tool (1) has a passage (13) through which the housing (2) and conductors (4) move to have the conductors (4) urged into the slot (3). The passage (13) is bordered by a plurality of ramps (10) which engages the conductors (4) to urge them into the slot (3).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically inserting a cable into a protective jacket. A longitudinal cut is made in the protective jacket and the cable is inserted into the longitudinal cut. The cable and jacket are transported through the apparatus along an arcuate guide path formed by a friction wheel.

Abstract: Methods of making electrical conductors by twisting a plurality of strands to form a bundle, winding the bundle to form a coil, fusing some of the strands together, optionally drawing the bundle prior to winding and fusing utilising materials and coatings disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) for making an electrical distribution conductor (12) is performed by heating an electrically conductive uninsulated wire (14) to a predetermined temperature that is at least approximately as hot as the melting temperature of a thermoplastic member (15) and by then forcing the heated wire into the thermoplastic member to provide insulated mounting of the wire for providing an electrical conductor between spaced locations. The wire (14) is engaged with a pair of spaced rotary electrodes (20, 22) to pass an electric current through the wire to provide its heating. The wire (14) can be either fully or partially embedded within the thermoplastic member (15) and can have either electrically connected or insulated junctions with another crossing wire.

Abstract: An arrangement apparatus comprises a base (10) and an elongated arranging member (12) mounted thereon, wherein the arranging member includes a plurality of channels (123) and a plurality of reference wires (1253) with predetermined colors. The reference wires are arranged in a sequence that corresponds to the arrangement of pins of a connector to be connected with the multi-core round cable. Each reference wire is disposed in alignment with a corresponding channel. The color of each reference wire is the same as the color of a core (21) of the multi-core round cable to be placed in the channel corresponding to that reference wire. An operator can freely pick up any one core and place it in the correct channel simply by matching the color of the reference wire with the color of the selected wire.

Abstract: A machine (10) for attaching electrical terminals (12) to a wire conductor (14) includes a wire depressor (50) for guiding the individual strand of the conductor into proper seating engagement with the terminal and holding the conductor in that position during the crimping cycle. The wire depressor includes a fixed member (52) that is removable secured to the ram (34) of the machine (10) and a movable member (55) in sliding engagement with the fixed member. One or more resilient members (54) are arranged between the fixed member and the movable member to urge the movable member into pressing engagement with the conductor while permitting the ram to continue its movement during the crimping cycle.

Abstract: In a cable processing equipment a cable changer stands perpendicularly relative to a base plate, at which a straightening unit and a cable transport unit are arranged. The cable changer is movable upwardly or downwardly and consists of a frame with horizontal frame members and vertical frame members. Cable guides are arranged at the vertical frame members. Cable guides which are at the inlet side as seen in cable transport direction are provided with clamping/retracting units, and cable guides at the outlet side are provided with clamping units. The clamping/retracting units at the inlet side are switchable by means of a first actuating device arranged at the base plate. The clamping units at the outlet side are switchable by means of a second actuating device arranged at the base plate. Cables which are not at the moment transported in the cable transport direction, are clamped by the clamping/retracting units and the clamping units.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for laser stripping coated cables for endocardial defibrillation leads comprising a jig for holding at least one insulated wire, the jig having a base plate, a linear stripping area on the plate, a first clasp mounted on the plate for holding a first end of the wire, at least two primary pins mounted on the plate on a first side of the linear stripping area, at least one secondary pin mounted on the plate on a second side of the linear stripping area, and a second clasp mounted on the plate for holding a second end of the wire; and a laser effective to remove insulation from the insulated wire, the laser being mounted to effectively remove insulation in the linear stripping area.

Abstract: An electrician's tool generally comprises a plate having a hole formed therein, the hole defined by an inner edge. The edge includes means for safely sliding wire through the hole and past the edge. In one embodiment the means for safely sliding the wire includes at least one roller rotatably positioned adjacent the inner edge for safely sliding the wire past the edge. In another embodiment of the invention, the means for safely sliding comprises a round bar or curled inner edge providing a curved surface for safely sliding the wire across the edge.