10th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140060132 | STABILIZED N-ALKYL THIOSPHORIC TRIAMIDE SOLVENT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN NITROGEN FERTILIZER - The invention relates to a composition containing a stabilized solvent ketone, ester, or glycol liquid concentrate of at least one N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamide and at least one surfactant. The invention also relates to methods of using the composition. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060133 | Encapsulated Particle - An encapsulated particle including a core particle, a base layer, and an outer layer is provided. The base layer is disposed about the core particle and comprises polycarbodiimide. The outer layer is disposed about the base layer and comprises wax. A method of forming the encapsulated particle including the steps of reacting an isocyanate in the presence of a catalyst to form the polycarbodiimide, encapsulating the core particle with the polycarbodiimide to form the base layer, and encapsulating the base layer with the wax to form the outer layer is also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060134 | Dust Suppressing Aggregate - A dust suppressing aggregate includes a core particle and a dust suppressing agent. The dust suppressing agent comprises polycarbodiimide and is disposed about the core particle for suppressing dusting of the core particle. A method of forming the dust suppressing aggregate includes the steps of reacting isocyanates in the presence of a catalyst to form the polycarbodiimide and encapsulating the core particle with the polycarbodiimide to form the dust suppressing agent. A system for producing the dust suppressing aggregate includes the core particle, the isocyanates, and the catalyst. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060135 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LUBRICATING ROLLERS AND A ROLLED STRIP OF A ROLLING STAND - A method for lubricating rolls, especially work rolls of a rolling stand, and rolling stock passed between the rolls during the rolling operation, in which a lubricant-gas mixture, a lubricant-water-gas mixture, a lubricant-water mixture and/or a grease-medium mixture is applied to the rolls or the rolling stock on the run-in side of the rolling stand, wherein the mixture is prepared with at least one mixing device in the area upstream of the rolling stand. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060136 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CAULKING A CAULKING MEMBER - The invention is directed to a method for caulking a caulking member such as a caulking nut or a caulking bolt to a metal plate. The metal plate is arranged on a die having a caulking protrusion formed on an end surface thereof, the caulking member is arranged on the metal plate while a position of a caulking recess portion of the caulking member is aligned with the caulking protrusion, and a punch is brought closer to the die so that the caulking member is pressed against the metal plate. While an upper surface of the metal plate in a position opposite to the caulking recess portion is restricted by a downward protruding portion of the punch or by the caulking member, the metal plate is plastically fluidized into the caulking recess portion, so that the caulking member is caulked without boring a hole in the metal plate. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060137 | HIGH SPEED NECKING CONFIGURATION - A horizontal can necking machine assembly includes a plural of main turrets and a plural of transfer starwheels. Each main turret includes a main turret shaft, a main gear mounted on the main turret shaft, a pusher assembly, and a die capable of necking a can body upon actuation of the turret shaft. Each transfer starwheel includes a transfer shaft and a transfer gear mounted on the transfer shaft. The main gears are engaged with the transfer gears such that lines through the main gear center and the centers of opposing transfer gears form an included angle of less than 170 degrees, thereby increasing the angular range available for necking the can body. The main turrets and transfer starwheels may operate to neck and move at least 2800 cans per minute, and each pusher assembly may have a stroke length relative to the die that is at least 1.5 inches. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060138 | PROCESSING OF TITANIUM-ALUMINUM-VANADIUM ALLOYS AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREBY - A method of forming an article from an α−β titanium including, in weight percentages, from about 2.9 to about 5.0 aluminum, from about 2.0 to about 3.0 vanadium, from about 0.4 to about 2.0 iron, and from about 0.2 to about 0.3 oxygen. The method comprises cold working the α−β titanium alloy. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060139 | METHOD FOR COOLING HOT-ROLLED STEEL SHEET - The method for cooling a hot-rolled steel sheet of the invention includes a target ratio-setting process in which a top and bottom heat transfer coefficient ratio X1, at which a temperature standard deviation Y becomes a minimum value Ymin, is set as a target ratio Xt based on correlation data between a top and bottom heat transfer coefficient ratio X of the hot-rolled steel sheet and the temperature standard deviation Y of the hot-rolled steel sheet; and a cooling control process in which at least one of an amount of heat dissipated from a top surface by cooling and an amount of heat dissipated from a bottom surface by cooling of the hot-rolled steel sheet in the cooling section is controlled so that the top and bottom heat transfer coefficient ratio X of the hot-rolled steel sheet in the cooling section matches the target ratio Xt. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060140 | FORMING DEVICE FOR THIXOEXTRUSION AND METHOD THEREOF - According to the apparatus and method, metals can be molded under a low extrusion pressure, the life of the apparatus is prolonged, the strength of the metal products is improved, the ignition of the metals is inhibited during processing, the amount of a protective gas used is reduced, and the formation of welding lines is inhibited. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060141 | METHOD OF EXTRUDING ELEMENTS, ESPECIALLY MADE OF METAL, AND A SYSTEM FOR EXTRUDING ELEMENTS, ESPECIALLY MADE OF METAL - A method of extruding elements, especially made of metal, and a system for extruding elements, especially made of metal, are employed for production of elements by means of extrusion. The material is deflected from the infeed wheel tangentially or at an angle within 90° and is caused to flow locally within the area of the die, by the mandrel's rotary action. This method is executed in a system where in the gap's output area there is a wedge to deflect the direction of exit of the material fed by the rotating infeed wheel, and in the space between the friction block and the deflection wedge there is a mandrel caused to cyclically move bidirectionally at frequency of (0.1-10) Hz, whose face contacts the material in the area of transfer into the die. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060142 | MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR FLATTENED TUBE FINS - A manufacturing apparatus that manufactures flattened tube fins includes: a press apparatus equipped with a mold apparatus that forms cutaway portions in a thin metal plate to produce a metal strip; an inter-row slit apparatus cutting the metal strip into predetermined widths to form metal strips of a product width; a cutoff apparatus that cuts the metal strips of the product width into predetermined lengths to obtain flattened tube fins; and a metal strip guide which is disposed between the inter-row slit apparatus and the cutoff apparatus and supplies the metal strips of the product width to the cutoff apparatus in a state where the metal strips are separated from one another. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060143 | SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY OF FUEL CELL STACK - Disclosed herein is a system for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell stack, in which the concept of automation is introduced to the entire process for manufacturing the membrane electrode assembly and, in particular, bonding and stamping processes for the membrane electrode assembly and a gas diffusion layer are integrated. According to the present invention, it may be possible to reduce the installation area of the system and reduce the production cycle type, thus facilitating mass production. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING DISPENSED DEPOSITS - A method of calibrating a dispenser, which has a material dispensing unit that is configured to dispense material on a substrate, includes dispensing a line of material on a surface, capturing at least one image of the line dispensed on the surface, calculating an average line width of the line dispensed on the surface, and comparing the average line width of the line dispensed on the surface to a desired line width. A controller configured to perform the method is further disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060145 | Analyte Monitoring Methods, Devices and Systems for Recommending Confirmation Tests - In some aspects, methods, devices, and systems for monitoring sensor data and indicating recommendations for confirmation tests on a user interface are provided. Sensor data is received and is monitored to detect predetermined signal characteristics that are associated with a likelihood of inaccuracy of the sensor data. A recommendation for a confirmation test to be performed is indicated on a user interface after the occurrence of a predetermined signal characteristic is detected. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060146 | COMPONENT PART AND METHOD FOR TESTING SUCH A COMPONENT PART - Measures are described which simplify the functional testing of a component having an MEMS element provided with a pressure-sensitive sensor diaphragm, and which allow a self-calibration of the component even after it is already in place, i.e., following the end of the production process. The component has a housing, in which are situated at least one MEMS element having a pressure-sensitive sensor diaphragm and a switching arrangement for detecting the diaphragm deflections as measuring signals; an arrangement for analyzing the measuring signals; and an arrangement for the defined excitation of the sensor diaphragm. The housing has at least one pressure connection port. The arrangement for exciting the sensor diaphragm includes at least one selectively actuable actuator component for generating defined pressure pulses that act on the sensor diaphragm. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060147 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASS FLOW CONTROLLER VERIFICATION - A method and system are disclosed for verifying the flow rate of gas through a mass flow controller, such as a mass flow controller used with a tool for semiconductor or solar cell fabrication. To verify the mass flow rate measured by the mass flow controller, gas passing through the mass flow controller is also passed through a mass flow meter. The measured flow rate through the mass flow controller is compared to the measured flow rate through the mass flow meter and any difference between the two measured flow rates is determined. Depending upon the magnitude of any difference, the flow of gas to the mass flow controller may be altered. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060148 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING AND CORRECTING MISREGISTRATION TARGET INACCURACY - Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for calibrating a metrology tool by using proportionality factors. The proportionality factors may be obtained by measuring a substrate under different measurement conditions. Then calculating the measured metrology value and one or more quality merits. From this information, proportionality factors may be determined. Thereafter the proportionality factors may be used to quantify the inaccuracy in a metrology measurement. The proportionality factors may also be used to determine an optimize measurement recipe. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060149 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING COEFFICIENTS OF FRICTION - The apparatus for determining coefficients of friction collects data required for determining static and dynamic coefficients of friction between various materials. The apparatus includes a ramp with adjustable slope and a plurality of test masses for placement on the ramp. Upslope lights and sensors, downslope lights and sensors, and a digital angle meter are installed on the ramp. The apparatus has a timing device having a display to show the elapsed time between a test mass passing the upslope sensor and the downslope sensor. The operator can determine the static coefficient of fraction from the tangent of the angle displayed on the digital angle meter when a test mass first begins to slide, and can compute the kinetic coefficient of friction from the angle displayed on the digital angle meter and the elapsed time shown on the timing device. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060150 | Odor Removing Device - A device is provided which includes an activity sensor, a communication portion, and a route suggesting portion. The activity sensor can detect physical activity of a user of a device. The communication portion may provide access one or more social networks via a communication network, in which the device may communicate with a social network of contacts. The route suggesting portion may provide an alternate route to travel such that the predicted odor may not offend others that are socially connected to the user and that travel the same routes as the user. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060151 | COMPREHENSIVE TWO-DIMENSIONAL GAS CHROMATOGRAPH AND MODULATOR FOR THE CHROMATOGRAPH - A modulator for simply providing fast and precise sampling of a chromatographic peak eluting from a first column into a second column of a comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatograph, where the modulator includes a planar component containing a first gas passage for connecting a carrier gas source to the second separation column, a second gas passage for connecting the first separation column to an exhaust outlet, a connecting gas passage between the first and second gas passages, and two individually controllable open/close valves arranged in parallel connection in the first gas passage between its connection to the carrier gas source and the branch-off of the connecting gas passage, and where the gas passages and valves are formed in the planar component by micromachining. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060152 | Method for Chromatographic Analysis of a Hydrogen-Containing Gas Mixture - Method for chromatographic analysis of a hydrogen-containing gas mixture, wherein a first dose of the gas mixture is guided through a separation device using helium as a carrier gas during a first measurement pass and concentrations of separated components are measured, the concentration of the hydrogen in the gas mixture is measured and the measurement value is obtained up to an upper limit value in the range from 5% to 6%, and a second dose of the same gas mixture is guided through the separation device using the same carrier gas during a second measurement pass, wherein as compared to the first measurement pass the dose is reduced, the gas mixture is volumetrically diluted and/or the carrier-gas speed is reduced, and the hydrogen concentration is re-measured, and the measurement value obtained during the first measurement pass is verified against the measurement value obtained in the second measurement pass. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED ACOUSTICAL TRANSFORMATION - An acoustical transformer having a last matching section that includes a protective barrier of low permeability. The protective barrier is in contact with a test medium. In one embodiment, the protective barrier comprises one or more low permeability layers, such as a metallic foil or metallic coating(s) disposed on a low impedance layer such as polyimide, so that the low impedance layer and the protective barrier constitute the last matching section of the acoustical transformer. In other embodiments, the protective barrier comprises a fluoropolymer. A method for determining the thicknesses of the various layers of the acoustical transformer for enhanced performance is also disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060154 | Method and measuring system for ascertaining density of a fluid - A method for producing at least one oscillation measurement signal, which has vibrations of a vibratory body are registered. A temperature sensor is applied thermally attached with a non fluid contacting, second surface of the vibratory body for producing a temperature measurement signal representing a time curve of a variable temperature of the vibratory body. The temperature measurement signal can follow, however time delayed, a change of the temperature of the vibratory body from a beginning temperature value, to a new temperature value. Based on the oscillation measurement signal as well as the temperature measurement signal, density, measured values are produced representing the density, wherein, during such, discrepancies possibly occurring between the time curve of the temperature of the vibratory body and the temperature measurement signal are taken into consideration, respectively at least partially compensated. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060155 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CONCENTRATED COLLECTION OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES - A system and a method is described herein for the collection of small particles in a concentrated manner, whereby particles are deposited onto a solid surface or collected into a volume of liquid. The collected samples readily interface to any of a number of different elemental, chemical, or biological or other analysis techniques. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060156 | PERMEABILITY FLOW CELL AND HYDRAULIC CONDUCTANCE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to devices and methods for measuring the permeability of dentin. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods of quickly and accurately measuring the permeability of dentin using a flow cell. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060157 | PERMEABILITY FLOW CELL AND HYDRAULIC CONDUCTANCE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to devices and methods for measuring the permeability of dentin. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods of quickly and accurately measuring the permeability of dentin using a flow cell. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060158 | PERMEABILITY FLOW CELL AND HYDRAULIC CONDUCTANCE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to devices and methods for measuring the permeability of dentin. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods of quickly and accurately measuring the permeability of dentin using a flow cell. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060159 | PERMEABILITY FLOW CELL AND HYDRAULIC CONDUCTANCE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to devices and methods for measuring the permeability of dentin. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods of quickly and accurately measuring the permeability of dentin using a flow cell. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060160 | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - Methods and systems are provided for detecting a fuel system leak. While a system vacuum pump is operated to supply vacuum to a vacuum consumption device, air exhausted from the vacuum pump is routed to a fuel system to apply positive pressure thereon. A fuel system leak is identified based on a rate of decay of the pressure applied from the vacuum pump. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060161 | RISK-MANAGED, SINGLE-USE, PRE-CALIBRATED, PRE-STERILIZED SENSORS FOR USE IN BIO-PROCESSING APPLICATIONS - Single-use, pre-sterilized, and pre-calibrated, pre-validated sensors are provided. These sensors are designed to store sensor-specific information, such as calibration and production information, in a non-volatile memory chip on the sensor or in a barcode printed on the sensor. These sensors may be utilized with in-line systems, closed fluid circuits, bioprocessing systems, or systems which require an aseptic environment while avoiding or reducing cleaning procedures and quality assurance variances. The sensors exhibit both their primary sensing function such as conductivity, pH level, dissolved oxygen, pressure or temperature, as well as at least one secondary sensing function of risk management or risk mitigation. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060162 | MODULAR CAPILLARY BRIDGE VISCOMETER - A capillary bridge viscometer ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060163 | LIQUID SENDING PIPE FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH DETECTOR AND LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH - A heat insulating member | 2014-03-06 |
20140060164 | MOISTURE STATUS MEASURING DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A moisture status measuring device includes a moisture sensor, a drainage sensor, and a moisture status acquirer. The moisture sensor outputs an output value according to an amount of moisture contained in soil housed in a container that includes drainage holes. The drainage sensor detects water discharged from the drainage holes. The moisture status acquirer acquires moisture status information expressing the current moisture status of moisture in the soil on the basis of the output value from the moisture sensor at the time when the drainage sensor detected water and the current output value from the moisture sensor. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060165 | BI-FUEL INJECTOR RELAY DIAGNOSTIC - An injector relay diagnostic system is provided. The system comprises a first fuel injector, a first electrical relay disposed between an electrical potential and the first fuel injector, wherein the first electrical relay is configured to connect the first fuel injector to the electrical potential upon receipt of a first control signal, and a control module configured to transmit the first control signal to the first electrical relay, receive an output from the first fuel injector, and determine a state of the first electrical relay by comparing the output from the first fuel injector to a predetermined parameter. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060166 | Inlet Icing Protection Simulation System - A method and apparatus for generating a flow of heated air in an airfoil model of an inlet of an aircraft engine. Heated air is sent into a duct system associated with the airfoil model of the inlet of the aircraft engine. The heated air is circulated within the airfoil model of the inlet of the aircraft engine using the duct system in a manner that simulates air flowing in the inlet of the aircraft engine. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060167 | Tire Tread Gauge - A compact, easy to use tire tread gauge has a window that displays an indication of the condition of an automobile tire and whether it needs to be replaced because of tread wear. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060168 | EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING THE INFLATION PRESSURE OF A TIRE OF A VEHICLE WHEEL - The invention provides measurement equipment for measuring the inflation pressure of a tire of a vehicle wheel | 2014-03-06 |
20140060169 | PRESSURE SENSOR WITH DIFFERENTIAL CAPACITIVE OUTPUT - A MEMS pressure sensor device is provided that can provide both a linear output with regard to external pressure, and a differential capacitance output so as to improve the signal amplitude level. These benefits are provided through use of a rotating proof mass that generates capacitive output from electrodes configured at both ends of the rotating proof mass. Sensor output can then be generated using a difference between the capacitances generated from the ends of the rotating proof mass. An additional benefit of such a configuration is that the differential capacitance output changes in a more linear fashion with respect to external pressure changes than does a capacitive output from traditional MEMS pressure sensors. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060170 | INDIRECT TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments relate to indirect tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMSs) and methods that utilize anti-lock braking system (ABS) signals. In embodiments, information from the ABS Hall signal is obtained in analog form, before pulse forming. The information can be analyzed for a resonance frequency within the ABS sensor. In some embodiments, the digitized information can be modulated onto the conventional ABS wheel speed clock signal for transmission to and analysis by the indirect TPMS electronic control unit (ECU). According to embodiments, additional information about higher-order harmonics of the wheel rotation can be provided to the TPMS ECU, which can then calculate a more accurate estimation of tire pressure while reducing warning latency. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060171 | Tire Monitoring Device Air Breathing Tube - A tire monitoring device includes a housing mounted within a cavity of a tire/wheel assembly. A sensor within the housing senses a condition within the cavity via an open passage in the housing. A hollow first tube extends away from the housing coaxial to an axis of the open passage. The first tube has an internal bore aligned with the open passage, and includes: a first tubular portion having a first cross sectional width; and a second tubular portion having a second cross sectional width smaller than the first cross sectional width. The second tubular portion further has a free end opening positioned in the cavity above a level of a liquid present in the cavity when the tire monitoring device is positioned at a lowest point in the cavity. The opening has a cross sectional width sized to prevent entrance of the liquid past the opening. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060172 | METHOD FOR MEASURING WEIGHT CONCENTRATION OF CLAY IN A SAMPLE OF A POROUS MEDIUM - For the purpose of determining a weight concentration of a clay material in a porous medium sample, a specific active surface area of the clay material and an initial specific active surface area of the porous sample are measured. A water solution of the clay material is pumped through the sample and a specific active surface area of the sample of the porous medium is measured after the pumping. Then, the weight concentration | 2014-03-06 |
20140060173 | Slim Capacitance Sensor for Downhole Applications - A capacitive pressure sensor includes a stator which encircles a portion of a cylindrical diaphragm. This encircling forms a circumferential gap between the sidewalls of the stator and the diaphragm. Therefore, a greater area “A” can be achieved in smaller diameter sensor footprint than prior art designs and yet still detect relatively small changes in capacitance. Additionally, the width “g | 2014-03-06 |
20140060174 | SOUNDING KIT - A man packable, portable sounding kit includes, in one example, at least two balloons and at least two radiosondes each including a tether for connecting a radiosonde to a balloon. A gas container includes gas for inflating the at least two balloons. A fill hose assembly includes a balloon inflation nozzle coupled to a pressure regulator. A data transceiver unit is configured to receive and optionally to rebroadcast atmospheric weather data from the radiosonde. A case houses the balloons, radiosondes, data transceiver unit, gas container, and fill hose assembly. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060175 | DUAL FRICTION LOOP FLUID FLOW RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A fluid flow resistance modifying chemical additive system includes a flow loop, a first friction loop flow resistance measuring system coupled proximate an inlet side of the flow loop, at least one chemical additive device downstream of the first friction loop in the flow loop and a second friction loop flow resistance measuring system coupled proximate an outlet side of the flow loop. A method for continuous measuring effect of at least one flow resistance chemical additive on a base fluid include pumping the base fluid into a flow loop. A property of the base fluid is measured. At least one modifying chemical is added to the base fluid. The property of the combined base fluid and at least one flow resistance modifying chemical is then measured and/or modified with respect to the flow resistance properties of the base fluid. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060176 | Device for detecting at least one property of a fluid medium - A device for detecting at least one property of a fluid medium has at least one sensor housing introducible into the fluid medium, which sensor housing has at least one channel through which the fluid medium flows and which has at least one outlet opening. The fluid medium flows out through the outlet opening after flowing through the channel. The sensor housing has at least one housing body and at least one cover. The outlet opening is situated in the cover. The housing body has at least one collar section, which engages with the outlet opening and which forms at least one part of an edge of the outlet opening. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060177 | LIQUID LEVEL GAUGING SYSTEM WITH BUBBLE SHEDDING REFLECTORS - A reflector target includes a reflector defining a tapered reflector surface. The reflector includes an apex opening and an opposed base opening, wherein the base opening has a larger perimeter than the apex opening. The tapered reflector surface extends between the openings forming a tapered passage there-between. The tapered reflector surface is configured to resist the accumulation of surface bubbles on the reflector surface by movement of bubbles along the reflector surface out through the apex opening. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060178 | Chip-Scale Optomechanical Gravimeter - An method and apparatus for measuring gravitational force are described where at least one first radiation can be provided to at least one optomechanical oscillator, the at least one optomechanical oscillator being structured to deform under the gravitational force to cause a shift in resonance associated with the at least one optomechanical oscillator. In addition, at least one second radiation is received from the at least one optomechanical oscillator, wherein the at least one second radiation is associated with the shift in the resonance, and the shift in the resonance can be determined based on the first and second radiations. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060179 | System for Decorative Space-Saving Measuring Cups - A system for decorative space-saving measuring cups is a set of modified nesting doll that can be used to measure sequential volumetric quantities. Each of the nesting dolls can split apart into a first measuring cup and a second measuring cup, which are sized to hold two different volumes of a substance. The second measuring cup of an arbitrary nesting doll is always elevated by the second measuring cup of the next-largest nesting doll so that the second measuring cup of the arbitrary nesting doll is easier to grasp. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060180 | STRUCTURE FOR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - Provided is an ultrasonic transducer including: a housing including a bottom surface and side members, the side members facing each other and extending upwardly with a space part therebetween, the housing having an opened upper part; a piezoelectric resonator disposed at an upper portion of the bottom surface; a housing auxiliary member disposed at upper portions of the side members and inserted into the space part; and a signal connection pin part disposed at an upper portion of the housing auxiliary member. In particular, the housing auxiliary member is formed of material having a lower density than the housing, thereby improving isotropic radiation characteristics. Sides of the housing are symmetrically opened by a structure for the ultrasonic transducer so that an isotropic radiation angle of ultrasonic waves is maximized to improve accuracy of sensing an obstacle, an internal structure of the housing is simplified in such a way that no additional process is required, thereby reducing manufacturing cost, and the housing auxiliary member is combined with the opened part of the housing so that external pollution can be prevented from entering into the ultrasonic transducer. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060181 | TIRE TESTING APPARATUS - A tire testing apparatus allows attachment and detachment of a rim assembly in which first and second rims are integrated and performs testing of a tire attached to the rim assembly. The tire testing apparatus includes a first attaching part; a second attaching part; a rotating part that rotates the first attaching part around a reference axis orthogonal to the first reference surface of the first rim attached to the first attaching part; a fixing part that fixes the first attaching part and the second attaching part to each other and is capable of releasing the fixation; an attaching portion moving part that adjusts the distance in a direction along the reference axis between the first attaching part and the second attaching part; and a rotation regulating part that regulates rotation of the second attaching part around the reference axis. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060182 | BALANCING MACHINE FOR BALANCING VEHICLE WHEELS - Machine for balancing vehicle wheels includes:
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20140060183 | METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - Method for determining the contact angle (α) of a rolling element bearing ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060184 | MICRO/NANO MULTIAXIAL INERTIAL SENSOR OF MOVEMENTS - The multiaxial inertial sensor of movements is a micro/nano sensor that makes it possible to couple at least one accelerometer with other structures, either accelerometers or gyroscopes, by an oscillating disk structure. The oscillating disk also forms an inertial sensor such as a gyrometer. This single-chip structure associating both gyroscopes and accelerometers makes it possible to achieve detections and measurements in up to 6 axes, in other words 3 accelerometer axes and 3 gyroscope axes, and to exert control by a single and unique electronic unit, thus permitting a single automatic control loop in excitation and a single electronic reading chip. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060185 | Device for Measuring a Yaw Rate - A device for measuring yaw rate, having a mechanical yaw rate sensor, which has an inert mass that can be set into a primary vibration along a primary axis by means of an excitation device and can be deflected along a secondary axis extending transversely with respect to the primary axis so that when a yaw rate occurs about a sensitive axis extending transversely with respect to the primary and to the secondary axis, said device carries out a secondary vibration excited by the Coriolis force. A sensor element detects an amplitude-modulated signal for the secondary vibration. A sigma-delta modulator has a low pass filter connected to the sensor element, a quantizer and a secondary actuator disposed in a feedback path for applying a force which counteracts the Coriolis force. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060186 | Detection and Mitigation of Aerodynamic Error Sources for Micromachined Inertial Sensors - Error sources related to aerodynamics of an inertial sensor resonator are detected by modulating the distance between the resonator and the underlying substrate and sensing modulated error signals in the accelerometer that are induced by such modulation. Compensating signals may be provided to substantially cancel errors caused by such error sources. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060187 | ACCELERATION SENSOR - An acceleration sensor includes an outer frame body, a heating element, a first temperature sensing element for temperature measurement and a second temperature sensing element for temperature measurement, and an operational amplifier. In the outer frame body, a fluid chamber capable of sealing a fluid inside thereof is formed. The heating element is formed on a circuit mounting surface which is a specific inner wall surface of a plurality of inner wall surfaces defining the fluid chamber. The first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element are formed on the circuit mounting surface. The distance from the first temperature sensing element to the heating element is shorter than the distance from the second temperature sensing element to the heating element. The operational amplifier calculates a difference between a measurement result by the first temperature sensing element and a measurement result by the second temperature sensing element. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060188 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION METHODS FOR AEROSPACE COMPONENTS - The disclosed embodiments generally relate to non-destructive evaluation methods. In an embodiment, a method for non-destructive evaluation of a aerospace component includes positioning a first plurality of sensors in the region of interest, positioning a second plurality of sensors in the region of interest, inducing a vibration in the region of interest using the first plurality of sensors and receiving a resonance frequency spectra using the second plurality of sensors, and comparing the received resonance frequency spectra against a reference spectra to determine the presence of an anomaly in the region of interest. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060189 | NEAR-IR LASER-INDUCED VIBRATIONAL OVERTONE ABSORPTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATERIAL DETECTION - Embodiments of present invention are directed to near infrared (IR) laser-induced vibrational absorption systems and methods for material detection. According to one embodiment, a system for detecting materials may include: at least one laser configured to output light in the near IR spectrum so as to excite at least one vibrational overtone frequency, at least one combination band frequency, or a combination thereof, of a sample comprised of one or more of materials; a detector configured to detect a physical phenomenon of the sample in response to laser excitation; and an analyzer configured to the analyze the detected physical phenomenon and to identify the one or more materials based comparison of the detected signatures with known signatures of one more materials. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060190 | Ultrasonic Spectroscopic Analysis-Based Inspection of Rail Components - A solution for evaluating the condition of a rail component based on resonant response profiles across a set of bands of vibrations. The vibrations can be induced into the target component during normal operation of the target component. The resonant response profile of the rail component can vary depending on wear or damage, and thus can be used to determine whether the rail component can safely remain in use. An embodiment comprises an isolated segment of rail of a length selected to allow a single railroad wheel on it at a time, with a set of devices which can acquire the resonance signals from the wheel. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060191 | SENSOR FOR SENSING SUBSTANCES IN AN ENVIRONMENT - There is set forth herein a sensor for sensing of substances. The sensor can include a sensing crystal oscillator and a reference crystal oscillator. The sensing crystal oscillator and the reference crystal oscillator can be arranged in a phase locked loop so that the oscillators oscillate at a common frequency. The sensor can be configured so that there is a baseline phase differential between the oscillation frequencies of the sensing crystal oscillator and the reference crystal oscillator. Detectable substances accumulating on the sensing crystal oscillator will induce a phase shift between output frequencies of the reference oscillator and the sensing crystal oscillator to allow for highly sensitive sensing of substances in small concentrations. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060192 | QUALITY EVALUATION APPARATUS, QUALITY EVALUATION METHOD, AND EVALUATION SUBSTRATE - In a quality evaluation method, an evaluation substrate that includes a mounting region, in which a multilayer capacitor is to be mounted, in a center portion of the evaluation substrate is fixed in place using a plurality of fixed portions at corner portions of the evaluation substrate, each of which is a same distance from the mounting region. A voltage is applied to the multilayer capacitor mounted on the mounting region of the evaluation substrate. Sound is collected using a microphone that is near the multilayer capacitor mounted on the evaluation substrate. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060193 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - Provided are devices, systems, and methods for the testing of materials and structures. For example, the devices, systems, and methods are optionally used for the non-destructive testing of a material or structure. Furthermore, the devices, systems, and methods may optionally use a high-amplitude, air-coupled acoustic source for non-destructive testing of materials and structures. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060194 | Floating Head Contour Following Holder for Ultrasonic Testing - An ultrasonic transducer holder with a floating head is disclosed. This transducer holder allows the waterpath of the ultrasonic signal to be maintained over a contoured surface. Maintaining a constant waterpath between a transducer and the piece being inspected allows for inspection of surfaces that normally would not be capable of inspection by prior ultrasonic transducer holders. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060195 | ULTRASONIC TESTING METHOD AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR - An ultrasonic testing equipment of the present invention includes: an ultrasonic probe having a plurality of transducers arranged along a predetermined annular curved surface; a transmission/reception control unit that causes at least two transducers selected from the plurality of the transducers to transmit the ultrasonic waves to and receive the same from the tubular test object and a ultrasonic testing waveform display unit which displays ultrasonic testing waveforms received by the selected transducers radially corresponding to the propagation directions of the ultrasonic waves transmitted from and received by the selected transducers. The ultrasonic testing waveform display unit displays the ultrasonic testing waveforms radially with a point of time corresponding to an echo on an incident point of the ultrasonic wave to the tubular test object contained in the ultrasonic testing waveform as a beginning point and displays circles indicating points of time corresponding to the echo on the internal surface and/or the external surface of the tubular test object around the beginning point. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060196 | ULTRASONIC TESTING APPARATUS - A plurality of subsets of ultrasonic transducers in an array of ultrasonic transducers are configured to transmit ultrasonic waves at various angles simultaneously toward a test object so that an anomaly of any orientation in the test object can be detected efficiently. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060197 | ULTRASONIC ARRAY TRANSDUCER HOLDER AND GUIDE FOR FLANGES HAVING CUTOUTS AND ASYMMETRIC GEOMETRY - An ultrasonic inspection device employs a transducer incorporating an ultrasonic array and a positioner/holder having abase with a rail extending from the base to support the transducer in at least two lateral positions. A guide extends from the base for contact with a web of a composite shape, the guide maintaining the rail substantially perpendicular to the web. An encoder supported by the base and contacts a flange of the composite shape. The Positioner/holder is adapted for longitudinal motion along the composite shape to create C-scans with the transducer. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060198 | Combination Static and Dynamic Pressure Transducer Employing a Micro-Filter - A pressure transducer assembly that uses static pressure compensation to capture low-level dynamic pressures in high temperature environments. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, at a first tube, a pressure, wherein the pressure includes a static pressure component and a dynamic pressure component; receiving, at a micro-filter, the pressure; filtering, by the micro-filter, at least a portion of the dynamic pressure component of the pressure; outputting, from the micro-filter, a filtered pressure; receiving, at a first surface of a first sensing element, the pressure; receiving, at a second surface of the first sensing element, the filtered pressure; measuring, by the first sensing element, a difference between the pressure and the filtered pressure, wherein the difference is associated with the dynamic pressure component of the pressure; and outputting, from the first sensing element, a first pressure signal associated with the dynamic pressure component of the pressure. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060199 | MULTI-MODE HOLOGRAPHIC PRESSURE SENSOR - A holographic pressure sensing apparatus includes a first optical fiber with a diffractive element at its end face, and a light-coupling component for receiving from the first optical fiber end face first and second images respectively formed by interaction with the diffractive element of a first light of a first wavelength and a second light of a second wavelength. Displacement of the light-coupling component, toward or away from the first optical fiber end face, will adjust an overlap of the first and second images, such that a change in a measurement of said overlap will indicate a change of the pressure in the fluid surrounding the casing. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060200 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING CREEP CAPABILITY OF TURBINE COMPONENTS PRIOR TO OPERATION - A method and system for determining creep capability of turbine components is provided. A plurality of turbine components are manufactured from a material having known creep characteristics. Each of the plurality of turbine components is subjected to at least one of tensile stress, centrifugal stress and thermal stress, until a measurable amount of creep is acquired. The turbine components so tested are compared against known creep characteristics for the material used in the components. Components exhibiting an amount of creep greater than a predefined amount of creep will be separated from the plurality of turbine components and not placed into service. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060201 | MEASURING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A measuring device linked to a conveyor for transporting a flexible glass is provided. The measuring device includes a base, a first roller, and at least one second roller. The first roller disposed on the base moves back and forth along a first axis. The second roller disposed on the base moves back and forth along a second axis. The flexible glass enters the conveyor passing through the second roller and the first roller. An operation method of the measuring device is also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060202 | MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR COMPRESSION TESTING OF PROTECTIVE ARTICLES OF APPAREL - A mount assembly for compression testing of an article of apparel on a compression testing machine. The machine has a head and a sensor. The mount assembly includes a substantially rigid core member and a resilient member that is supported on and that at least partially covers the cover member. The resilient member is configured to support the article of apparel thereon. The resilient member is configured to resiliently deform in response to a compression applied to the article of apparel from the head of the impact testing machine. As such, the sensor detects an effect of the compression on at least one of the resilient member and the core member. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060203 | FLUID FLOW VELOCITY AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - A method is provided for monitoring velocity of a fluid flow through a predetermined fluid flow space. A fiber optic conductor includes a flow measurement portion defining an elongated dimension extending across a portion of the fluid flow space. The fluid flow in the fluid flow space causes the measurement portion of the fiber optic conductor to flex in a direction transverse to the elongated dimension. Optical radiation is supplied to the fiber optic conductor, and optical radiation is received from the fiber optic conductor after the supplied optical radiation has passed through the measurement portion. The received optical radiation is analyzed to effect a determination of a flow velocity of the fluid flow. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060204 | MULTIPHASE FLOW DETECTOR - The multiphase flow detector detects the different fractions of different phases of fluids, i.e., oil, water, and/or gas, flowing through a pipeline or the like. The detector includes a plurality of capacitive and resistive probes extending radially into an oil delivery pipeline. The probes preferably have various different lengths from one another to detect differences in fluid phases at differing distances from the pipe wall as the fluid flows randomly therethrough. The capacitive and resistive probes are preferably evenly spaced from one another in an alternating circumferential array. Two rings or stations of such probes are preferably installed in the pipe to measure the velocity of flow in the pipe, as well as the fluid fractions flowing therethrough. Appropriate algorithms enable a central controller to determine the fraction differences between oil and water and between oil and gas, and therefore to determine the fraction difference between water and gas. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060205 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE FLOW-RATE OF DIFFERENT FLUIDS PRESENT IN MULTIPHASE STREAMS - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for measuring the flow-rate of different fluids present in a plurality of distinct multiphase streams (C), in transit, each through a respective main flow pipe ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060206 | MICROFLOWMETER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A flowmeter includes a first chamber and a second chamber connected through a channel. The first chamber is provided with a first deformable membrane and with first and second gauges. The second chamber is provided with a second deformable membrane and with third and fourth gauges. The four gauges form a Wheatstone bridge. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060207 | VERSATILE, FLEXIBLE, AND ROBUST MEMS/NEMS SENSOR FOR DECOUPLED MEASURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORCES IN AIR OR LIQUIDS - A force measuring device. The device comprises an x-axis sensor beam for measuring x-direction forces, a y-axis sensor beam for measuring y-direction forces, a z-axis sensor beam for measuring z-direction forces, and wherein the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis sensor beams are decoupled such that forces exerted by a specimen in one direction do not exert substantial forces on the other two sensor beams. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060208 | PASSIVE, REVERSIBLE DEFORMATION SENSOR - The present invention relates to the field of microsensors, and particularly to a passive and reversible deformation sensor, specifically cycles of deformations in a direction OX of a structure, specifically during cycles of temperatures or mechanical stresses to which the structure is subjected, this sensor including elements ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060209 | FORCE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR TESTING ITS RELIABILITY - A force sensor includes a transducer with a measuring element operatively connected to a measuring object for generating measuring signals of a force acting on the measuring object, and two in parallel transmission channels transmit mutually corresponding signals of the measuring signals independently from one another and connected in parallel to the same transducer. A test signal is evaluated in a transmission channel in which the test signal has been injected and in another transmission channel in which the test signal has not been injected. In another testing method, the transmitted signals are compared. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060210 | PRESSURE SENSOR AND PRESSURE SENSING METHOD - A pressure sensor and a pressure sensing method are provided. The pressure sensor includes a substrate; a sensor thin film transistor (TFT) disposed on the substrate and including a gate insulating layer, wherein the gate insulating layer includes an organic matrix in which piezoelectric inorganic nano-particles are dispersed; a power unit configured to apply an alternating current (AC) signal to a gate of the sensor TFT; and a pressure sensing unit configured to obtain a remnant polarization value based on a drain current which is generated in response to the AC signal and detected by the sensor TFT, and to sense a pressure based on the remnant polarization value. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060211 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR CHANGES IN PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN A SHEET | 2014-03-06 |
20140060212 | PEDALING FORCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A first pedaling force measurement device measures a plurality of pedaling force parameters acting on a first crank arm to one end of which a first pedal can be attached and to another end of which a crank shaft can be attached. The first pedaling force measurement device is provided with a strain-flexing part, a first parameter detection part and a first interference suppression part. Strain acting on the first crank arm is conveyed to the strain-flexing part. The parameter detection part is disposed on the strain-flexing part, and detects a plurality of parameters based on the strain being conveyed to the strain-flexing part. The interference suppression part suppresses interference in one parameter detected by the parameter detection part from the other parameters. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060213 | PORTABLE NANOPARTICLE SAMPLER - A portable nanoparticle sampler for collecting respirable particulate matters and nanoparticles is composed of a tangential flow cyclone, a multi-microorifice impactor and a filter cassette. The tangential flow cyclone can remove the microparticles with cutoff aerodynamic diameter (dpa) larger than 4 μm and guide the airflow to the multi-microorifice impactor located below the cyclone. The multi-microorifice impactor includes a multi-orifice nozzle and a rotary impaction plate for enabling the microparticles with dpa from 100 nm to 4 μm to be uniformly collected on a silicon-oil-coated impaction substrate. The remanent microparticles with dpa smaller than 100 nm are collected by the filter cassette. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the portable nanoparticle sampler is characterized by low pressure loss and accurate microparticle sizing to meet the requirement of nanoparticle sampling at workplaces. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060214 | Automated Aseptic Sampling Workstations and Sample Collection Devices Therefore - A method of taking a fluid samples from a processing line is provided that includes: placing an input conduit in fluid communication with the processing line; operatively coupling the input conduit to a peristaltic pump and a valve block; operatively coupling the valve block to a valve actuator so that the valves are movable among an off position, a flush position, and a sample position; controlling the valve actuator to move the valves to the flush position and turning on the peristaltic pump so that fluid from the processing line is pumped to a waste bag; and controlling the valve actuator to move a particular valve to the sample position and to move any valve upstream of the particular valve to the flush position while the peristaltic pump remains on so that fluid from the processing line is pumped to the sample bag associated with the particular valve. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060215 | Automated Aseptic Sampling Workstations and Sample Collection Devices Therefore - A sample collection device is provided. The collection device includes an input conduit, a plurality of automated sample collection bags, a waste collection bag, and a valve block. The input conduit is connectable to a fluid processing line. The automated sample collection bags each have a sample volume and the waste collection bag has a waste volume. The valve block a plurality of three-way valves and an output, where the plurality of three-way valves correspond in number to the plurality of automated sample collection bags, each of the three-way valves placing the input conduit in fluid communication with a different one of the plurality of sample collection bags. The output is in fluid communication with the waste collection bag. The collection device has a ratio of the waste volume to the sample volume of not more than 15:1. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060216 | Ergonomics Test Buck - A test buck, a test buck system and related method are disclosed. The test buck system may comprise a controller and a test buck. The test buck may include a portable bed, a seat module mounted to the bed, and a first OIM disposed on the bed. At least a portion of the first OIM may be selectively moveable in at least four degrees of freedom, up to six degrees of freedom. The controller may be electrically connected to a first Operator Interface Module (OIM). The controller may be configured to selectively move at least a portion of the first OIM in at least four to six degrees of freedom. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060217 | CORN ROOTWORM EMERGENCE CAGE FOR TWO PLANT SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for monitoring the emergence of soil pests in a two plant system are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergence cage covers at least a portion of the root system of two plants. The emergence cage includes a frame defining a perimeter, a mesh or screen covering attached to the frame, a first plant opening configured to receive the first plant, a second plant opening configured to receive the second plant, and a collection container for collecting the pest of interest. The pests emerging from the ground under the cage are collected in the collection container, and the number collected is periodically determined. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060218 | SECURITY SENSOR HAVING ADJUSTABLE RETAINING ARMS - A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting articles of merchandise includes a security sensor having adjustable retaining arms for securely retaining articles of merchandise having various dimensions. Each of the opposed retaining arms includes a grip portion at a first end and a rack portion at a second end opposite the grip portion that operatively engages a rotatable pinion gear. The rack portions are disposed about the pinion gear such that the retaining arms are moveable in a lateral direction in opposite directions to accommodate articles of merchandise having various widths. The retaining arms are rotatably disposed within a base portion and a cap portion removably attached to the base portion such that the retaining arms are rotatable about a lateral axis to accommodate articles of merchandise having various thicknesses. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060219 | FRONT POWER TAKEOFF FOR UTILITY VEHICLE - Disclosed are power systems for use on various types of power machines, including an engine and a hydraulic pump assembly positioned in-line with and powered by an engine output shaft. A driving member powered by the engine has a central cavity through which access to the engine output shaft is provided to the hydraulic pump. A driven member is in communication with the driving member to receive power. The driven member is coupleable to a gearbox drive shaft that drives a gearbox, the gearbox having an output capable of driving a power take-off shaft. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060220 | POSITIONING DEVICE AND POSITIONING MECHANISM FOR SAME - A positioning device includes a base and two positioning mechanisms oppositely positioned on the base to position a workpiece. Each positioning mechanism includes a driver positioned on the base, a mounting member mounted on the base, a gear rack, a gear, and a positioning member. The mounting member defines a sliding groove. The gear rack slidably is received in the sliding groove and connected with the driver. The gear is rotatably connected with the mounting member and is meshed with the gear rack. The positioning member is fixedly-connected with the gear. The driver drives the gear rack to slide along the sliding groove to make the positioning member rotate and outstretch into an interior of the workpiece. The drivers drive two positioning members apply two opposite forces on the workpiece to positioning the workpiece. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060221 | ANGULAR POSITIONING DEVICE WITH THREE DEAD CENTRES - In the transmission of mechanical movements, a mechanical angular positioning device is provided, and applies notably to optical instruments necessary to position an element such as a mirror according to three predefined positions. The angular positioning device comprises an assembly of connecting rods and an assembly of pivot connections, the axes of which are parallel to one another. A first input connecting rod, a second output connecting rod and a third connecting rod are in pivot connection with a frame of the device. A fourth and a fifth connecting rod are each connected by two pivot connections to two other connecting rods. The input connecting rod can be rotated by a motor. The angular positioning device is configured such that the output connecting rod can adopt three distinct angular positions, for each of which two connecting rods in pivot connection with one another generate a dead centre in the device. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060222 | ANGULAR POSITIONING DEVICE COMPRISING TWO MECHANICAL MOVEMENT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES WHICH ARE EACH IMBRICATED AT TWO DEAD CENTRES - In the transmission of mechanical movements, a mechanical angular positioning device is provided, and applies to optical instruments to position an element like a mirror according to three predefined positions. The angular positioning device comprises a frame and two imbricated mechanical movement transmission assemblies. The first assembly comprises a first support in pivot connection with the frame according to a first axis, which is rotatable by a first motor via two connecting rods which generate two dead centres for the first support. The second mechanical assembly comprises a second support in pivot connection with the first support, according to a second axis, not parallel with first axis. This second support is rotatable by a second motor via two connecting rods which generate two dead centres for the second support. One of the dead centres of the first support can coincide with one of the dead centres of the second support. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060223 | ACTUATOR DEVICE, MULTI-SHAFT DRIVING DEVICE, AND ROBOT DEVICE - Provided is an actuator device used in a plurality of sites of a multi-shaft driving mechanism such as a multi-shaft manipulator, a robot arm, a leg structure and a snake-shaped robot. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060224 | HEAD STRUCTURE OF ROBOT, AND DRIVING METHOD FOR THE HEAD - A head structure of a robot according to the invention includes a first motor and a second motor so supported side by side within a head of the robot that output shafts are positioned coaxially with each other; a left elastic frame that is so driven by the first motor and one end of which is so fitted as to be rotatable around the output shaft and the other end of which extending in a perpendicular direction from the output shaft is supported by a trunk of the robot; and a right elastic frame that is so driven by the second motor and one end of which is so fitted as to be rotatable around the output shaft and the other end of which extending side by side with the left elastic frame from the output shaft is supported by the trunk. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060225 | RACK WITH A RACK TIP - A rack with a rack tip is disclosed. The rack tip is slidably mounted to the end of the rack. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060226 | Push-Pull Chain Actuator with Reduced Chain Vibrations - A push-pull chain actuator ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060227 | SHIFT SYSTEM FOR POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE - A mechanism with an inner race, which has cams, an outer race and rollers between the cams and the outer race. The inner race has a first notch while the outer race has a second notch with a narrow portion and a wider portion. A member is disposed in the first and second notches. Positioning of the member in the first notch and the narrow portion of the second notch inhibits relative rotation between the inner and outer races and power is not transmitted between the outer race and a power transmitting member, such as a gear. Positioning of the member in the first notch and the wider portion of the second notch permits some relative rotation between the inner and outer races to cause the cams to urge the rollers outwardly so that the outer race frictionally engages the power transmitting member to facilitate transmission of rotary power therebetween. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060228 | Locking Device for Inhibiting the Engagement of the Reverse Gear of a Motor Vehicle Transmission - A locking device for inhibiting the engagement of the reverse gear of a motor vehicle transmission has an inhibitor ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060229 | Automatic Commodity Transportation System - An automatic commodity transportation system, adapted for transporting glass substrate of a TFT-LCD of a liquid crystal display device, wherein the automatic commodity transportation system includes a plurality of storing cabinets, a plurality of storing trays removeably disposed within the cabinet, and a transporting apparatus, wherein the transporting apparatus is used to move the trays between different storing cabinets, the transporting device which includes a chassis. A robot arm is rotatably mounted onto the chassis. A protective arrangement is provided on the robot arm to stop the operation of the robot arm when the protective arrangement is triggered to sending out a signal. As the automatic commodity transportation system is arranged with an anti-collision device such that a collision with other moving or stationary part is therefore effectively lowered. As a result, the halt and maintenance resulted of a damaged rotary arm can be avoided, and the production will not be affected. In addition, with the protective arrangement mounted on the rotary arm, personal injury can be effectively prevented as the personnel are safeguarded. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060230 | PARALLEL LINK ROBOT - A parallel link robot, including a base part having actuators; a part movable with respect to the base part; link parts with first ends linked with the plurality of actuators rotatably around rotary shafts with respect to the base part and with other ends linked with the moving part; and fixtures attached to the base part to measure rotational positions of the link parts. The base part has reference flat surfaces, and the link parts have moving flat surfaces extended in parallel with respect to the rotary shafts, wherein positional relationships between the moving flat surfaces and the reference flat surfaces become predetermined positional relationships when the link parts rotate to reference positions for calibration of position. The fixtures have measuring devices arranged at measurement positions with known positional relationships with respect to the reference flat surfaces. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060231 | MULTIPLE JOINTS ROBOT WITH MECHANISM FOR COOLING MOTOR - A multiple joint robot includes a movable body, a motor for generating power to actuate the movable body, a motor housing for accommodating the motor, and a cooling structure for dissipating heat generated from the motor. The cooling structure includes a heat conductor in the motor housing, and the heat conductor forms a heat conductive path for transmitting heat from the motor to the motor housing. The heat conductor has a first surface in contact with a heat generating surface of the motor and a second surface in contact with an inner surface of the motor housing. A position of the heat conductor can be adjusted to form the heat conductive path by sliding the first surface and/or the second surface along the opposed heat generating surface or inner surface. | 2014-03-06 |