Abstract: A mat comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side is disclosed. The mat has a body with a thickness defined between the first side and the second side and a width defined between a first edge and a second edge. A plurality of fortifying members can be positioned between the first side and the second side extend within the body substantially vertically with respect to the width. A lip can extend from the body of the mat and have a first rib having a first rib thickness. A first channel portion can have a first channel thickness whereby the first rib thickness is greater than the first channel thickness.

Abstract: A manufacturing method creates a type of telescope which is athermal, lightweight, optical quality for visible and IR applications. The method includes: a) optical mirrors being made by immersing a master, that is an optical component with a curvature opposite to the mirror required into an electrolytic bath where the applied current transfers metal ions and deposit them on the master, the cathode, as a layer, b) the layer being bonded by an adhesive, solder or any other attachment process to a mechanical reinforcing structure, c) after the hardening of the bond or glue, the thin layer being finally released from the master and having maintained the optical quality of the master. The master or mandrel can be cleaned and reused for repeating this method and manufacturing large series of telescopes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collection apparatus for collecting particulate matter generated due to friction between a rotor and a brake pad in a brake system of a transport facility, the collection apparatus including a first collector configured to surround a portion of an outer side surface of the rotor, an upper collector configured to surround a portion of an outer peripheral surface of the rotor, and a second collector configured to surround a portion of an inner side surface of the rotor, wherein the first collector and the second collector are made of porous ceramic foam. According to the present invention, particulate matter generated due to friction between a rotor and a brake pad in a brake system of a transport facility can be efficiently collected, and by reducing the amount of particulate matter generated when braking a transport facility, air pollution can be prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a die (10) for the extrusion of catalyst molding, catalyst support molding, or adsorbent molding (60) in flow direction (32) of an extrudable composition from an entry side (12) to a discharge side (14) of the die comprising a shell (56) and comprising one or more channel-formers (18) which are displacers of the extrudable composition and which extend in flow direction of the extrudable composition, wherein the channel-formers (18) have been metal-printed. It is preferable that this is free from cavities for receiving extrudable composition which extend at right angles to the flow direction (32) of the extrudable composition, and that this is free from connections running at right angles from channel-formers (18) to the interior side wall (22) of the die (10). The invention further relates to a process for the production, by means of 3D metal printing, of a metal-printed die (10) for the extrusion of catalyst moldings/support moldings (60).

Abstract: Methods and related structures to splice two sizes of cores in a manner to directly interface the facets of the cells and avoid the common practice of using fillers, casting materials, and expanding adhesives is useful to optimize the specific strength of the design and minimize the weight while maximizing the load carrying capability of the structure and to allow the core to vent moisture and other gasses.

Abstract: An automated cabinet. The automated cabinet includes an inventory management system. The inventory management system keeps an inventory of a storage cabinet and send and receive electrical communications to and from the storage cabinet. The automated cabinet also includes the storage cabinet. The storage cabinet includes a housing and one or more drawers configured to be slidably stowable within the housing. Each of the one or more drawers includes a series of horizontal dividers and a series of vertical dividers, where each of the vertical dividers is mated with one or more of the horizontal dividers, creating one or more configurable slots within the drawer. The storage cabinet also includes one or more PCBs. Each PCB is in electronic communication with the inventory management system and is connected to a drawer light and one or more slot lights.

Abstract: An integrated multi-layer metal insulation structure thermally isolates an interior system from external environments more than 1200° C. Three or more refractory metal sheet layers are separated from one another by respective standoffs, where refractory metal comprises any elemental or alloy metal with a melting point more than 1600° C. Each standoff is in the form of a skeletal cage framework of refractory metal ribs with cells between the ribs. Successive interlayers are offset from one another to shunt the heat transfer laterally at each sheet layer. The ribs may have cutouts and the cells may be partially open. Each crate standoff limits thermal transfer from one sheet layer to the next to less than 2.5 W/mK, including the cells restricting air flow to substantially eliminate convective heat transfer and the skeletal cage framework creating a tortuous thermal path that lowers conductive heat transfer to less than 5% of environmental exposure.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade mold system having built in precision pins to locate structural components (e.g. spar caps) during layup of composite segments. A plurality of pins can be inserted through the layers of composite layups and into apertures within the mold, with spar caps positioned against the pins to ensure precise positioning, thereby preventing/inhibiting movement of the spar cap relative to the mold. A plurality of pins can be inserted through the layers of composite layups and into apertures within the mold, with cams attached to the pins and moveable to engage spar caps to ensure precise positioning of the spar cap, as well as preventing any drift during subsequent operations. The pins can remain embedded within the final molded part.

Abstract: A composite assembly for a blended wing body aircraft, the composite assembly comprising: a first assembly comprising a first molded part, wherein the first molded part comprises a first plurality of fibers, the first molded part partially infused with a first resin, a second assembly oriented relative to the first assembly, the second assembly comprising a second molded part wherein the second molded part comprises a second plurality of fibers, the second molded part partially infused with a second resin, and a joining region, the joining region comprising at least a portion of first plurality of fibers and at least a portion of second plurality of fibers, the at least a portion of first plurality of fibers and the at least a portion of second plurality of fibers substantially adjacent and infused with a third resin.

Abstract: A floor system for a cabin of a vehicle is proposed, the floor system including a floor panel having a bottom layer, a top layer and a continuous stiffening structure having an alternating arrangement of elongated first depressions and elongated protrusions arranged between the bottom layer and the top layer, an elongated cover component, and at least one seat rail component. The cover component has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an elongated second depression reaching from the upper surface to the lower surface and having a shape that corresponds to the shape of the first depressions. The cover component is configured to be mounted inside a first depression that is accessible through an elongated cutout extending along a depression of the stiffening structure. The at least one seat rail component is attachable to the cover component to provide a seat rail along the floor panel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes an insulating base including a first portion which is stretchable and a second portion which is adjacent to the first portion and is stretchable, the first portion and the second portion being integrally formed, and electrical elements disposed in the first portion and the second portion, respectively. A first elongation rate of the first portion is different from a second elongation rate of the second portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front underrun protection device for a heavy vehicle comprising a beam configured to extend from side to side of the vehicle at a lower front position thereof and to absorb collision energy. The beam is at least partly made of a plastic or polymeric material. The beam comprises a housing beam member having at least one channel extending along the housing beam member, and at least one reinforcement beam member adapted to fit into the channel of the housing beam member. The reinforcement beam member is arranged in the channel and arranged to extend along the housing beam member. The reinforcement beam member is provided with a plurality of wall elements comprising transversal wall elements distributed along and extending across the reinforcement beam member and longitudinal wall elements extending in a longitudinal direction of the reinforcement beam member between the transversal wall elements.

Abstract: A pillar shaped honeycomb structure for induction heating, the honeycomb structure being made of ceramics and including: an outer peripheral wall; and a partition wall disposed on an inner side of the outer peripheral wall, the partition wall defining a plurality of cells, each of the cells penetrating from one end face to other end face to form a flow path, wherein a composite material containing a conductor and a non-conductor is provided in the cells in a region of 50% or less of the total length of the honeycomb structure from one end face, and wherein the conductor is a conductor that generates heat in response to a change in a magnetic field.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite panel is described. The method includes producing a first wall, a second wall, a third wall and a fourth wall from composite materials including an oxide matrix and long oxide fibres; from the first and second walls, producing a cellular core including a plurality of cells, each cell including a first end and an opposing second end, covering the first and second ends of the cells of the cellular core with the third wall and the fourth wall, respectively, so as to close the ends of said cells.

Abstract: A triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) is described. The TPMS is adjustable and tunable depending on desired breathability, vibration performance, weight reduction, pressure distribution, and the like. The TPMS may be used in a cushion of a passenger seat. The cushion may be used for one or more locations of the passenger seat, including a head rest cushion, a back rest cushion, a seat pan cushion, and the like. the TPMS may include a cylindrical gyroid. Each of the cushions may include multiple of the cylindrical gyroids.

Abstract: Articles including protective gear for a variety of sports and activities provide protection from one or both of linear and angular forces that either directly or indirectly impact the gear when it is donned. The articles include at least two layers of material that provide multimodal energy dissipation to minimize the extent of transmission of impact forces to tissue.

Abstract: A metallic structure includes a metallic sheet, including a metallic-sheet first surface and a metallic-sheet second surface. The metallic structure includes a metallic doubler, extending from the metallic-sheet first surface, and a first junction between the metallic-sheet first surface and the metallic doubler. The metallic structure includes a metallic article, extending from the metallic-sheet second surface, and a second junction between the metallic-sheet second surface and the metallic article. The first junction has a first-junction boundary. The second junction has a second-junction boundary. When viewed at any point along the second-junction boundary in a direction, perpendicular to the metallic-sheet first surface, the second-junction boundary does not extend outside of the first-junction boundary.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to improved HVAC devices and kits for HVAC devices that improve the sound attenuation associated with the device, particularly low-frequency noise. An example embodiment includes an improved furnace including a housing with a combustion air chamber, a heat exchanger chamber, and a circulation blower chamber, wherein the combustion air chamber comprises a burner assembly and a combustion air fan, the furnace also includes a sound attenuation layer including a first acoustic metamaterial layer coupled to the combustion air chamber and tuned to attenuate sound for a first frequency band, one or more housing openings fluidly connecting the combustion air chamber to an environment outside the housing, wherein the sound attenuation layer includes a discontinuous section that aligns with one or more of the housing openings.

Abstract: A honeycomb filter includes a honeycomb structure body that has porous partition walls disposed so as to surround cells, and plugging portions that are disposed at any one of the ends on the inflow end face and the ends on the outflow end face. A cross-sectional shape of each of the inflow cells is octagonal and a cross-sectional shape of each of the outflow cells is quadrangular. An area ratio (S1/S2) of a cross-sectional area S2 of each of the outflow cells to a cross-sectional area S1 of each of the inflow cells is 1.40 to 2.20. The plugging portions have convex portions that protrude from the end faces on which the plugging portions are disposed, toward the outer sides, and have a protruding height H of 0.3 to 3.0 mm, and the plugging portions have a plugging depth L of 4.0 to 9.0 mm.

Abstract: The invention is characterized by a semifinished composite structure product with the at least two layers, of which the at least one layer, in which the continuous fibers are contained, is heated such that the matrix of thermoplastic material is heated within at least one first surface region to or above a melting temperature that can be assigned to the thermoplastic material, and the matrix of thermoplastic material is kept to a temperature below the melting temperature within a second surface region directly adjoining the first surface region. The semifinished composite structure product is heated in this way so that the moldable thermoplastic, continuous fiber-reinforced composite structure in which the continuous fibers within the first surface region are movable relative to each other and those within the second surface region are spatially fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aluminum nitride-reinforced aluminum matrix composite (AMC) and a preparation method thereof, relating to the technical field of metal matrix composites (MMCs). The aluminum nitride-reinforced AMC includes the following components: Si, Mg, Nb, Zr, Mo, Zn, Ta, Mn, Cu, Co, In, B, Ge, Ir, a rare earth element, Sn, nano-titanium carbide, nano-chromium nitride, an aluminum nitride nanofiber, nano-aluminum nitride, Al, meso-tetramethyl-tetra-(p-aminophenyl) calix[4] pyrrole, sodium silicate, and 1,3,5-triglycidyl-S-triazinetrione.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-activatable foamable honeycomb core splice adhesive having improved fire retardancy, particularly with respect to smoke toxicity and smoke opacity (smoke density).

Abstract: An acoustic panel has two substantially parallel skins between which cavities forming Helmholtz resonators are arranged. One of the skins is bored with orifices, each of which opens into one of said cavities and forms a neck of the resonators. One or more of said cavities includes of a hollow structure having the shape of a triangular-based prism.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure includes a pillar-shaped honeycomb structure body having a porous partition wall so as to surround a plurality of cells extending from a first end face to a second end face, and a circumferential coating layer composed of a circumferential coating material coated on at least a part of circumference of the honeycomb structure body, wherein the circumferential coating layer has a printing area for printing on the surface thereof, the printing area has a lightness (L*) in L*a*b* color space (CIE1976) defined by International Commission on Illumination (CIE) of 35 or more, and the printing area has a surface roughness Ra of 30 ?m or less.

Abstract: Ceramic honeycomb bodies and methods for then manufacture are provided. The ceramic honeycomb body comprises a bulk density of less than 210 g/L, a geometric surface area (GSA) greater than 93 in?1 (3.66 mm?1), a mechanical integrity factor (MIF) greater than 0.28%, and a back pressure factor (BPF) greater than 0.4 mm2.

Abstract: A frame assembly for unmanned aerial vehicle comprising: at least two parallel first frame members, a second frame member orthogonal to the first frame member, and a fixing member fixed to each of the first and second frame members.

Abstract: A primary structure (100) for a spacecraft (200) including an interface ring (10) and a predetermined number of panels defining a box arranged to close an interior volume of the spacecraft. The box is connected to the interface ring. Side panels of the box are parallel to a geometric axis (A) of the interface ring, the interface ring is temporarily fastened to a system supporting the spacecraft in a launcher. Each panel is a one-piece panel formed by machining a metal material. The side panels at the base of the box are connected to the interface ring (10) via damping inserts (60).

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced polymer composite component formed from a polymer matrix material containing fiber reinforcement. The component comprises a main portion and at least one raised feature extending from a surface plane s of said main portion. The at least one raised feature is arranged to incur visually perceptible damage when the component is subject to an impact with an energy above a predetermined impact energy threshold and to resist an impact with an energy below the predetermined impact energy threshold.

Abstract: A formation method is provided during which a cellular core is provided. The cellular core includes a plurality of cavities that include a first cavity. Each of the cavities extends through the cellular core. A metal substrate is disposed within the first cavity. The metal substrate is electroplated to form a septum within the first cavity. The septum is bonded to the cellular core.

Abstract: An acoustic attenuation panel includes a perforated acoustic wall, a first honeycomb structure coupled to the perforated acoustic wall and including a plurality of acoustic cells defined by peripheral partitions, a second honeycomb structure including a plurality of acoustic cells defined by peripheral partitions, and a septum which includes a plurality of macro-perforations and is positioned between the first honeycomb structure and the second honeycomb structure. Each acoustic cell of the first honeycomb structure and each acoustic cell of the at least second honeycomb structure are arranged opposite a single perforation of the septum.

Abstract: An impact-attenuating device includes a first energy-absorbing part having at least one first elongate body and at least one corresponding first energy converter to deform the first elongate body in the case of relative movement. A second energy-absorbing part has at least one second elongate body and at least one corresponding second energy converter configured to deform the second elongate body in the case of relative movement. A bumper is coupled to the first energy-absorbing part. The first and second energy-absorbing parts are positionable one behind the other. The first and second energy-absorbing part are mutually coupled such that the at least first and second elongate bodies are deformed at least partially simultaneously by respectively the at least one corresponding first energy converter and the at least one corresponding second energy converter when a vehicle crashes into the bumper.

Abstract: An atomization element (100) and an electronic cigarette. The atomization element (100) comprises a porous ceramic portion (101) and a porous metal portion (102) contacting the porous ceramic portion (101); at least some holes of the porous ceramic portion (101) is communicated with holes of the porous metal portion (102); the porous metal portion (102) has a thickness of not less than 30 ?m. The atomization element (100) can sufficiently atomize an e-liquid, thereby improving the taste of aerosol.

Abstract: A porous honeycomb structure including cell channels passing through an interior of the porous honeycomb structure and partitioned by porous partition walls, wherein the porous partition walls include skeleton portions containing an aggregate and a bonding material, and pore portions formed among the skeleton portions and through which a fluid can flow; and the porous partition walls have a porosity of 40 to 48% as measured by a mercury intrusion method, and a cumulative 50% pore diameter (D50) from a large pore side of 6 to 10 ?m in a volume-based cumulative distribution of pore diameters measured by the mercury intrusion method, and a maximum pore diameter observed with a scanning electron microscope of 40 ?m or less, and a ratio of a contact area between the aggregate and the bonding material to a surface area of the bonding material observed with the scanning electron microscope of 61 to 80%.

Abstract: A shock resistant body comprises a non-metallic lattice structure having a first region with a first foam density in a first region and a second foam density in a second region that is lower from the first foam density. The first region has solid lattice members of a larger cross-sectional area than those in the second region and the first region has smaller interstices between solid lattice members than those in the second region.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing first and second skins to a core in a composite rotor blade includes an elongated member configured to be installed through a passage in the core of the composite rotor blade. The elongated member has a first end configured to be attached to an outer surface of the first skin and a second end configured to be attached to an outer surface of the second skin. The apparatus also includes a first patch configured to adhere the first end to the outer surface of the first skin, and a second patch configured to adhere the second end to the outer surface of the second skin such the elongated member extends from the outer surfaces of the first and second skins through the passage in the core.

Abstract: A method of plugging a honeycomb body includes mixing a plugging mixture at a mixing temperature, wherein the plugging mixture comprises a plurality of inorganic particles, inorganic binder, organic binder, and water; dispensing the plugging mixture into a patty mold at a dispensing temperature; cooling the plugging mixture within the patty mold to a cooled temperature, such that a cement patty is formed; and pressing the cement patty into a plurality of channels in a honeycomb body, wherein the mixing temperature and the dispensing temperature are above a hydration point temperature of the organic binder in the plugging mixture, and the cooled temperature is below the hydration point temperature of the organic binder in the plugging mixture.

Abstract: The contacting device for countercurrent contacting of fluid streams and having a first pair of intersecting grids of spaced-apart and parallel deflector blades and a second pair of intersecting grids of spaced-apart and parallel deflector blades. The deflector blades in each one of the grids are interleaved with the deflector blades in the paired intersecting grid and may have uncut side portions that join them together along a transverse strip where the deflector blades cross each other or adjacent opposed ends of the deflector blades and cut side portions that extend from the uncut side portions to the ends of the deflector blades. At least some of the deflector blades have directional tabs and associated openings to allow portions of the fluid streams to pass through the deflector blades to facilitate mixing of the fluid streams.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-adhesive prepreg which is characterized by comprising: a base prepreg that is composed of reinforcing fibers and a thermosetting resin composition (I), some or all of which is impregnated into a reinforcing fiber layer that is formed of the reinforcing fibers; an adhesive layer that is composed of a nonwoven fabric which is laminated on at least one surface of the base prepreg so as to be integrated with the base prepreg and a thermosetting resin composition (II) which is laminated on the surface of the nonwoven fabric so as to be integrated with the nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A flexible article is provided having a core formed from a plurality of laminar panels that are inter-connected to provide an expandable structure upon movement of the panels away from each other. Opposite ends of the core terminate, in a pair of end panels whereby the end panels may be moved apart to expand the expandable structure. Each of the panels are made from wood material. The panels, for example, include two wood sheets with longitudinally oriented grains and a flexible backing sheet that is sandwiched and adhered between the two wood sheets.

Abstract: An acoustic assembly including a multicellular acoustic panel having at least one through cavity along a direction X, wherein the acoustic assembly further includes at least one sealing element including a body enclosing one or more acoustic cells, the body being able to be inserted into the cavity and extending along the direction X between a first face and a second face, the sealing element further including a seal on the second face of the body able to ensure the sealing with the acoustic panel.

Abstract: An energy store-floor assembly for a motor vehicle includes an electrical energy storage device that has a plurality of battery modules and that is accommodated in a multipart storage housing and arranged on the underside of a vehicle floor of the motor vehicle. In order to provide an energy store-floor assembly for a motor vehicle in which the energy storage device is connected to the motor vehicle bodyshell in an improved manner, the battery modules of the energy storage device are connected to the vehicle floor in a central region of the storage housing by way of a plurality of mechanical connecting elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tool container for wirelessly charging tools that is integrated with a vehicle.

Abstract: A pillar shaped honeycomb structure, including: an outer peripheral wall; and a porous partition wall disposed inside the outer peripheral wall, the partition wall defining a plurality of cells, each of the cells extending from one end face to other end face to form a flow path, wherein the plurality of cells include two or more types of magnetic substances in which at least two of a maximum magnetic permeability, a Curie point, and an intrinsic resistance value are different.

Abstract: A center plug includes an inner skin, the inner skin extending along an axial centerline; an outer skin positioned radially outside the inner skin; a forward bulkhead connected to and extending radially outward from the inner skin; an aft bulkhead connected to and extending radially outward from the inner skin; and an acoustic panel, the acoustic panel including a first sheet having a first plurality of perforated walls and a first plurality of non-perforated walls, a second sheet having a second plurality of perforated walls and a second plurality of non-perforated walls, the first sheet being sandwiched together with the second sheet to form an N-shaped structure having a combined plurality of perforated walls and a combined plurality of non-perforated walls.

Abstract: A panel assembly for a window shade includes a first and a second elongate strip adjacent to each other that are bonded to a support sheet. Each elongate strip has a first and a second edge opposite to each other, and a main strip portion between a first and a second margin, the first and second margin respectively adjoining the main strip portion along a first and a second folding line, the first margin extending between the first folding line and the first edge, the second margin extending between the second folding line and the second edge, the second margin including a third folding line substantially parallel to the second folding line. The first margin is bonded to the support sheet, and the second margin is bonded to the support sheet or the second elongate strip at a margin portion between the third folding line and the second edge.

Abstract: An acoustic supercell may comprise a facesheet having a plurality of perforations, a backplate parallel to the facesheet, a cell wall contacting the facesheet and the back plate, and a periodic structure. The supercell may be custom-tailored to meet specific acoustic wavelength absorption targets. The custom-tailored supercell may be arranged with a plurality of other custom-tailored supercells into an acoustic panel.

Abstract: A method for applying a surface treatment to a plugged honeycomb body comprising porous wall includes: mixing particles of an inorganic material with a liquid vehicle and a binder material to form a liquid-particulate-binder stream; mixing the liquid-particulate-binder stream with an atomizing gas, directing the liquid-particulate-binder stream into an atomizing nozzle thereby atomizing the particles into liquid-particulate-binder droplets comprised of the liquid vehicle, the binder material, and the particles; conveying the droplets toward the plugged honeycomb body by a gaseous carrier stream, wherein the gaseous carrier stream comprises a carrier gas and the atomizing gas; evaporating substantially all of the liquid vehicle from the droplets to form agglomerates comprised of the particles and the binder material; depositing the agglomerates onto the porous walls of the plugged honeycomb body; wherein the deposited agglomerates are disposed on, or in, or both on and in, the porous walls.

Abstract: Improved inspection techniques are described herein for identifying leaks in a plugged honeycomb body. The improved inspection techniques utilize a pore impediment and a test gas. The pore impediment is injected into the plugged honeycomb body, and the test gas is forced into the plugged honeycomb body. A thermal detector is used to collect thermal data from an inspection region of an outlet end of the plugged honeycomb body, and the thermal data is used to identify defects in the plugged honeycomb body.

Abstract: An acoustic attenuation structure for a gas turbine engine includes a periodic structure having a first unit cell, the first unit cell having a first central body and a first axial tube disposed on the first central body and a second axial tube disposed on the first central body, opposite the first axial tube, each of the first axial tube and the second axial tube being in fluid communication with one another through the first central body.

Abstract: A composite yarn fabric which can be suitably used as a material of a fiber-reinforced resin molded article is provided. The composite yarn fabric is obtained by weaving using composite yarns as at least one of the warp or the weft, the composite yarns obtained by doubling and twisting inorganic multifilament yarns and thermoplastic resin yarns. The inorganic multifilament yarns have a mass of 10 to 65 tex, monofilaments constituting the inorganic multifilament yarns have a fiber diameter of 6.6 to 9.5 ?m, a melt flow rate of a thermoplastic resin constituting the thermoplastic resin yarns is 34 to 100 g/10 minutes, and a ratio of a mass of the inorganic multifilament yarns to a total mass of the composite yarns is 40 to 90% by mass.