49th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100308599 | ENERGY HARVESTING FROM FLOW-INDUCED VIBRATIONS - Electrical energy is produced at a remote site by converting kinetic energy from fluid flow to electrical energy using a downhole harvesting apparatus. The downhole harvesting apparatus includes a vibrating sleeve member that vibrates in response to fluid flow through a tubular housing structure. The vibration of the sleeve is used to generate electrical power. The harvesting apparatus may include features to help maintain constant fluid flow in the tubular structure. The harvesting apparatus can be tuned to different vibration and flow regimes in order to enhance energy conversion efficiency. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308600 | Systems for the recovery of gas and/or heat from the melting of metals and/or the smelting of ores and conversion thereof to electricity - Systems recover gas and/or heat and convert the recovered gas and/or heat to electrical power. The systems recover gas and/or heat from metal melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products. The recovered gas and/or heat are,converted into electrical power. The heat of the metal melting and/or smelting process is converted to superheated liquid, such as steam, through a heat exchanger for operating a turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Flue gases from the melting and/or smelting processes used in the manufacturing and/or refining of metals and/or their by-products are utilized to drive a gas turbine motor and electrical power generator to produce electrical power. Electricity generated by the systems electrolyze water to form hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308601 | Permanent Magnet Motion Amplified Motor and Control System - A permanent magnet motor operated by the magnetic interaction between two or more permanent magnets, and a control system therefor, is provided. The permanent magnet motor may be a piston motor having a magnetic piston assembly mounted on a crank shaft, and a rotatable cam shaft having a cam magnet corresponding to the piston assembly. When the cam shaft rotates about an axis, the poles of the cam magnet alternatingly face the adjacent magnetic pole of the corresponding piston magnet. The magnetic field interactions between the piston magnet and the cam magnet cause the piston to reciprocate within the cylinder. The permanent magnet motor may also be a rotary motor comprising a rotor having a plurality of rotor magnets, and a stator having a stator magnet. A stator motor drives the stator causing the rotor to rotate in response to alternating interactions between magnetic fields of the stator magnet and rotor magnets. A vehicle comprising a permanent magnet motor is also disclosed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308602 | METHOD OF GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, CORRESPONDING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A method of generating electrical energy in an integrated circuit that may include setting into motion a (3D) three-dimensional enclosed space in the integrated circuit. The 3D enclosed space may include a piezoelectric element and a free moving object therein. The method may also include producing the electrical energy from impact between the free moving object and the piezoelectric element during the motion. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308603 | LOCKING MEANS FOR AN AIRCRAFT DOOR - A locking device for an aircraft door in a fuselage section of an aircraft includes at least one fuselage fitting disposed in a region of a sill of the fuselage section and at least one door fitting disposed in a region of a lower edge of the aircraft door and corresponding in number to the at least one fuselage fitting. The at least one fuselage fitting and the at least one door fitting are each configured to transfer at least one of a circumferential load and a radial load. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308604 | LOCKABLE LATCH - A lockable latch system includes an anchor bar rigidly connected to a vehicle and a rigid hook operably engaged with the anchor bar. A springboard is disposed on the rigid hook. The springboard is operable between an obstructing position, wherein the springboard prevents disengagement of the rigid hook from the bar and an unobstructing position, wherein the springboard does not prevent disengagement of the rigid hook from the bar. A lock assembly includes a cam operable between an interference position, wherein the cam prevents the springboard from entering the unobstructing position and a non-interference position, wherein the cam does not prevent the springboard from entering the unobstructing position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308605 | Locking Magnet Closure - A locking magnet closure consists of a first closure module and a second closure module and comprises a magnet-keeper construction with at least one magnet in the first closure module and a keeper or second magnet in the second closure module, wherein on closing the magnet-keeper construction pulls the first closure module and the second closure module together in a closing direction. The closure further comprises a locking device for positively locking the closure modules between the first closure module and the second closure module. The locking device comprises at least one spring locking element, consisting of an engaging protrusion and a spring, wherein the spring locking element is arranged in the first closure module, and a locking piece which is arranged in the second closure module. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308606 | SECURITY SEAL - The invention refers to a security seal, especially of the type used in the transport of valuables or chemical/petroleum products, in drums, trucks, tankers, railway cars and the like, as well as in electrical equipment and doorways. The seal comprises a seal body ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308607 | Multi-impact absorber for a vehicle - The invention relates to an absorber comprising first and second portions and made at least in part out of plastics material, wherein the first portion includes a first support wall extending in a longitudinal direction of the absorber and placed to bear against a beam of the vehicle; the second portion includes a second support wall extending in a longitudinal dimension of the absorber and essentially perpendicularly to the first wall, being placed to bear against the beam; and the second portion includes reinforcing walls corresponding essentially to a plane normal to the longitudinal direction of the absorber and arranged so that each has one end connected to the second wall, each reinforcing wall having at least one other end connected to an adjacent reinforcing wall, such that each reinforcing wall is connected to each of the adjacent walls. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308608 | Multi-purpose spade - A multi-purpose spade includes a central plate, first and second edge plates, and a retreating crescent blade. The central plate is generally concave. The retreating crescent blade is formed along the tip portions of the central plate and the first and second plates. The inner edge portions of the first and second plates are connected to corresponding side portions of the central plate with a predetermined angle so as to form two crest portions on the front surfaces along the side portions of the central plate. The multi-purpose spade may further comprise an extending blade configured to be connected to the retreating crescent blade. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308609 | GRIPPING ASSEMBLY AND GRIPPING MEMBERS FOR A GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A gripping assembly with gripping members, as part of a grapple attachment, used to grasp and manipulate elongated objects, for example pipe, is described. Due to the gripping action of the gripping members and tilt control capabilities of the grapple attachment, total positive control of the pipe is maintained, even if the gripping assembly picks up pipe off center. The grapple attachment is able to be used on all pipe surface types, including pipe surfaces that are dirty, snow or ice covered. The gripping members are configured to prevent damage to the pipe and to adjacent pipes, and will not crush the pipe. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308610 | LIFTING TOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR BLOCK STRUCTURES - A support structure for lifting precast blocks includes a longitudinal support arm having a cable suspended therefrom at a multiple suspension points. Several cradles are connected to the cable in positions such that each cradle is positioned between and below a pair of the suspension points. Each cradle may be attached to a sheave that movably connects it to the cable. Each cradle may receive a portion, such as a handle, of a lifting tool below the support arm. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308611 | CLAMP FOR HOLDING A CONTAINER BY THE NECK | 2010-12-09 |
20100308612 | AXLE FROM A SEAMLESS TUBE FOR RAILROAD VEHICLES, AND A PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN AXLE FROM A SEAMLESS STEEL TUBE FOR RAILROAD VEHICLES - The present invention relates to an axle forged from seamless tubes, with a chemical composition suitable to guarantee high fatigue strength, improved yield strength and tensile strength, and having reduced weight for use on railroad vehicles. The present invention further relates to a process of manufacturing the axle forged from seamless steel tube with high fatigue strength, improved yield strength and tensile strength, and having reduced weight for use on railroad vehicles, which is produced from pig iron or scrap, casting, reheating furnace, perforation of billets, elongation of perforated billets, hollow finishing, forging and finish machining, which includes a supporting and centering chamfer at the inner edge of the inspection bore of the end and smooth recess in the entrance of the threaded bores. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308613 | VEHICLE BED EXTENDER ASSEMBLY - A bed extender assembly for a vehicle bed comprises at least one bed extender device having a longitudinal length greater than a length of the vehicle bed. The at least one bed extender device has a first end disposed in the vehicle bed and a second end spaced apart from the first end to define the longitudinal length. The second end is spaced rearwardly apart from a rearward end of the vehicle bed. A locking bar extends transversely across the vehicle bed adjacent the first end to lock the first end of the at least one bed extender device against the bed floor. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308614 | VEHICLE HAVING UTILITY BED AND SEAT - A vehicle includes a vehicular frame, a utility bed, a seat back, and a scat bottom. The utility bed is coupled with the vehicular frame. The utility bed comprises a bed frame, a bed floor, and an end wall. The bed floor comprises first and second floor portions. The first floor portion is pivotable between an upright position and a cargo support position. The second floor portion is coupled with the frame. The end wall is movably coupled with the bed frame and is moveable between an erected position and a collapsed position. The seat back is coupled with first floor portion. The seat bottom is coupled with the end wall. When the first floor portion is in the upright position with the end wall in the collapsed position, the seat back and the seat bottom cooperate to provide a seat. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308615 | APPARATUS FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL - This invention provides for an apparatus for storing one or more items. The apparatus comprises a first part adapted to be mounted to a surface or a wall and a second part mounted by a linkage arrangement to a sliding mechanism that can slidably move relative to the first part. The second part is adapted to store or hold one or more items. The second part is movable relative to the first part such that the second part can be moved from a storage position to a first access position at which the second part is at one level. The linkage arrangement is operative to move the second part from the first access position to a second access position, the second access position being located at a level spaced from that of the first access position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308616 | OCCUPANT-INTERACTIVE ACCESSORY SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE INTERIOR - An occupant-interactive accessory system for an automotive vehicle interior includes a number of different utilities for use by an occupant of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The combination of a wedging mounting structure attached to each utility and wedging interfaces incorporated within interior structures of the vehicle allow the utilities to be mounted or dismounted manually, without the use of tools. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308617 | STOW-ABLE RIGID PICKUP TRUCK BED COVER - A protective cover for a truck bed having a pair of opposite sidewalls includes a main body selectively configurable in a stored position and a protective position, wherein the main body is disposed adjacent the truck bed while in the stored position and shelters at least a portion of the truck bed while in the protective position and a means for securing the main body to at least one of the sidewalls of the truck bed while the main body is in the protective position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308618 | VEHICLE SEAT, ESPECIALLY MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308619 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A folding seat arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a first carrying structure ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308620 | Passenger Bus Body And Method Of Making - A passenger bus body is fabricated in a mold by introducing resin and reinforcing fibers into a cavity of the mold that causes the introduced material to seamlessly join lengthwise margins of the roof ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308621 | STRUCTURE OF MOUNTING IMPACT ABSORPTION MATERIAL FOR USE WITH VEHICLE - An aspect in accordance with the present invention is a structure of mounting an impact absorption material for use with a vehicle. The structure includes: a door trim | 2010-12-09 |
20100308622 | HOLLOW DOUBLE-WALLED PANEL AND INTERIOR PANEL FOR VEHICLE MADE USING SAME - A double-walled hollow panel having high rigidity against bending, in which longitudinal inner ribs and lateral inner ribs are connected and integrated with each other without intervals between the longitudinal and lateral inner ribs. A double-walled hollow panel (A) has a first wall ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308623 | B-PILLAR FOR A VEHICLE - A B-pillar ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308624 | ROTARY LOCK PROVIDING POSITIVE LATCHING INDICIA - A rotary lock including a housing having a strike channel shaped to receive a strike component and a latch member including at least one strike engaging member. The latch member is rotatable between an unlatched position, a secondary latch position and a primary latch position. A keeper member is moveable between a disengaged position, a secondary keeper position, and a primary keeper position. A lock member is moveable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock member and/or a lock actuator is non-movable to the lock position when the latch member is in the secondary latch position, thereby providing indicia that the latch member is not fully latched in a primary latch position. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308625 | Support mechanism for opening and closing member - A support mechanism for an opening and closing member slidably moving to open and close an opening formed in a vehicle body, includes a support frame adapted to be arranged at the opening and closing member to support the opening and closing member relative to the vehicle body, a guide rail adapted to be arranged at the vehicle body along a side edge of the opening and including first and second guide portions that are parallel to each other, and a guided member including a cylindrical portion and a bearing portion continuously formed with the cylindrical portion and coaxially supporting a shaft portion that is arranged at the support frame, the cylindrical portion having an outer peripheral surface formed into a tapered shape and contacting the first and second guide portions in a biased manner. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308626 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A seal assembly includes a vehicle frame, a moveable panel connected with and moveable with respect to the vehicle frame, and a seal connected with the vehicle frame. The moveable panel is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The seal includes a seal body having an external surface including an ambient-contacting section that is in contact with ambient when the moveable panel is in the closed position. The external surface of the seal body also includes a moveable-panel-contacting section that is in contact with the moveable panel when the moveable panel is in the closed position. The ambient-contacting section can move from a first orientation when the moveable panel is in the closed position toward a second orientation as the moveable panel contacts the moveable-panel-contacting section and moves toward the closed position. A seal for a vehicle and a roof assembly are also described. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308627 | SUNROOF DEVICE - There is provided a sunroof device which can suppress any forgetfulness of closing of a roof panel through a simple switch manipulation when a shade panel is closed. The sunroof device has the roof panel which is driven by a roof-panel motor and is opened/closed in accordance with a manipulation of a roof-panel opening/closing switch, and the shade panel which is driven by a shade-panel motor and is opened/closed in accordance with a manipulation of a shade panel opening/closing switch. The roof-panel motor is driven together with the shade-panel motor to actuate the roof panel in the closed direction interlocking with the shade panel upon the shade-panel opening/closing switch receiving a manipulation input in the closed direction in a condition other than a condition in which both roof panel and shade panel are fully closed, and the roof panel is fully closed upon the shade panel becoming fully closed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308628 | Adjustment device for bicycle seat - An adjustment device for bicycle seat includes a connection portion located close to a top of the seat post and at least one through hole is defined through a wall of the connection portion. An adjustment device is located between the seat connector and the seat post so as to adjust the seat post relative to the seat tube. The adjustment device includes an adjustment path which can communicate with the at least one through hole or be sealed from the at least one through hole. A balance unit is connected to the connection portion and includes a cylinder and a piston ring is movably received in the cylinder to define an inner space of the cylinder into a liquid space and an air space. The cylinder includes a supply path which communicates with the liquid space and the at least one through hole. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308629 | ACTIVE HEADREST APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SEAT - An active headrest apparatus for a vehicle seat. A contact area in which the upper body of a person who is seated in a car in the event of a rear-end collision of the car is moved backward due to an inertial force and contacts a back plate can be increased, and a distance at which a headrest is moved and rises can be increased so that the function of an active headrest can be more faithfully performed and neck injury of the person who is seated in the car can be prevented to the maximum. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308630 | Slumber buddy - A safety head harness and pillow for improving and stabilizing the head, neck, and spinal alignment positioning preferably includes a frame having spaced apart cushioned arms attached at each side of the apparatus with Velcro closures on each end, a detachable center cushioned arm with a Velcro, closure on one end and a metal snap on the other end for fastening to the metal loop in automobiles, a cushioned squared-shaped base with rounded edges which is adapted to fit over the users vehicle seat platform, a child car seat, or a child booster seat, an elasticized pulley attached to each side of the frame in the rear,'a adjustable non-stretch belt attached to each side of the frame (belt separating) in the rear having snap fasteners on each open end for modifiable purposes. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308631 | JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A seat for children intended to be installed in a vehicle, in particular an automobile, comprising a seat bottom, a sea back, and a headrest, the headrest is mobile in translation relatively to the seat back between a lost position and a high position. The seat includes a child-restraint harness intended to maintain a child seated in the seat and configured to include two shoulder straps, each of the shoulder straps carrying a strap-receiving pad adapted to contact a child seated on the seat bottom. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308632 | Rocking Chair Mechanism - A rocking chair mechanism (I) comprising a rotating rocker ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308633 | MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING THE PRE-LOAD OF A STIFFENING SPRING FOR SEATS - Mechanism for regulating the preload of at least a stiffening spring ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308634 | SEAT RECLINING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A seat reclining apparatus for a vehicle includes a first arm arranged at a seat cushion, a second arm arranged at a seat back, an internal gear formed at the first arm, an external gear formed at the second arm and engaging with the internal gear, a first circumferential portion formed coaxially with the internal gear, a second circumferential portion formed coaxially with the external gear, first and second wedge members accommodated in an accommodating space formed between the first and second circumferential portions, a spring arranged between the first and second wedge members and biasing the first and second wedge members, a drive shaft rotating around a rotation axis of either one of the first and second arms, and a retention groove retaining a lubricant, formed on the circumferential contact surface of each of the first and second wedge members, and extending along a direction of the rotation axis. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308635 | FULL MEMORY I-DISK - A disc recliner for pivoting a seat back relative to a seat cushion includes a fixed plate mounted to the seat cushion and a movable plate mounted to the seat back. The disc recliner includes a locking mechanism operable between a locked condition coupling the fixed and movable plates and an unlocked condition uncoupling the fixed and movable plates to allow rotation of the movable plate relative to the fixed plate. The disc recliner includes a memory plate that is disengaged with the movable plate to allow pivotal adjustment of the seat back between a plurality of seating positions by actuating the locking mechanism to the unlocked condition. The memory plate engages the movable plate to identify a previously selected seating position and to maintain the locking mechanism in the unlocked condition thereby allowing pivotal movement of the seat back between the previously selected seating position and a folded position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308636 | Adjustable Armrest For A Road Vehicle - An adjustable armrest for a vehicle seat comprising an armrest housing pivoted on a seat back frame and a pair of locking elements in the housing, one of which is adjustable and the other being fixed. A seat back stop is engageable with the adjustable locking element. A seat occupant, using an armrest release mechanism, may adjust the relative positions of the locking elements to change a desired active position of the armrest. A memory feature permits return of the armrest to the desired active position from an upright stowed position. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308637 | Seat Belt - The invention relates to a seat belt ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308638 | BULK MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE - A vehicle including a chassis ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308639 | Battery Powered Hauling Car Operated by Remote Control - A hauling system and hauling car for hauling mined materials includes a body defining a storage area for receiving the mined materials, a conveyor positioned in a bottom portion of the storage area, and a motor coupled with the conveyor and driving the conveyor. The motor is controllably operable via a remote control system, and the body includes at least one connector connectable to a winch system that controllably advances and retrieves the hauling car. The use of a winch system for advancing and retrieving the hauling car provides for increased volumetric capacity. Additionally, the structure enables transport of evenly distributed loads and more efficient dumping. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308640 | ASPHALT MILLING ATTACHMENT WITH DEPTH CONTROL AND BIT ACCESS - A milling attachment device has a rotating hood and provides both cutting depth control and bit access by rotating the rotating hood. The rotating hood is rotated by an actuating mechanism such as an extending cylinder, a slew drive, or drive rings. The rotating hood may also have a skid foot and/or a wheel to assist in the depth control. The milling attachment device may be connected to a host vehicle so that it can be maneuvered into position for milling or maintenance. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308641 | MINING METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING MOBILE CONVEYORS - A conveyor system for an open pit mine may include one or more conveyor lines. The conveyor lines are used to transport material from one location in the mine to another location. The material transported may be a waste material, such as overburden material, or coal. The conveyor lines may move from a first end of the pit to a distal second end. When the conveyor lines reach the second end, they may reverse direction and return towards the first end. During this reversal in direction of travel, equipment may be selectively swapped between the conveyor lines. The conveyor lines may include at least one mobile bridge conveyor. Each mobile bridge conveyor may support one or more conveyors that transport the material. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308642 | WHEEL - A wheel adapted for use with high performance vehicles, such as for example, a high performance motorcycle, having, without limitation, one or more of the following characteristics: a low weight, low moment of inertia, reduced air resistance, ventilation capabilities, wheel variations tolerance, tyre pressure variation tolerance, thermal variation tolerance and/or impacts tolerance is disclosed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308643 | Wheel hub stress reduction system - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a wheel hub stress reduction system for retaining a wheel on a vehicle using wheel nuts. The system includes a hub moon having a mounting portion defining a plurality of holes, and a plurality of threaded connectors each received by one of the holes. A maximum tensil stress region is produced in the hub when said connector is tensioned by a wheel nut threadably engaged therewith. The maximum tensile stress region lies beyond a hub radius which dissects said one of the holes. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method f reducing stress on a wheel hub retaining a wheel on a vehicle using wheel nuts. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308644 | CONTROL DEVICE OF INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE, AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE LOADED WITH THE DEVICE - There is provided a control device of an industrial vehicle and an industrial vehicle loaded with this device, capable of reliably detecting operator absence, thereby avoiding the danger of an accident occurring during this absence. In a control device | 2010-12-09 |
20100308645 | PARKING BRAKE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A parking brake having an actuator, wherein the actuator is driven with a direct current motor which can be operated in two directions and which moves a piston of the actuator and, via a self-locking gear mechanism of the actuator, at least one brake shoe for applying or releasing the parking brake. A control unit for performing open-loop or closed-loop control of the movement of the direct current motor is also provided. During open-loop or closed-loop control of the movement of the direct current motor for applying and/or releasing the parking brake, the control unit takes into account a hydraulic admission pressure which is currently present at the piston if the brake is applied or was present at the piston if the brake has been released when it had previously been applied. A corresponding method for operating such a parking brake is also disclosed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308646 | VEHICLE BRAKING APPARATUS - To configure brake fluid a pressure controlling unit to open a high pressure control valve to allow a high pressure generating unit that generates a brake fluid pressure higher than the brake fluid pressure according to brake pedal operation of a driver and a brake fluid pressure adjusting unit that adjust the brake fluid pressure to wheel cylinders to communicate with each other, when actual deceleration of a vehicle becomes lower than target deceleration by execution of anti-lock brake control during brake assist control. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308647 | Power Supply Circuit for a Vehicle - A power supply system for a vehicle has at least one control unit with two power supply terminals that are each protected against overload by a fuse. The first power supply terminal is connected to a voltage regulator for the microcomputer of the control unit and to the accumulator via the quiescent current switch, while the second power supply terminal is connected to the accumulator via a fuse. The first power supply terminal supplies the microcomputer with energy, while the second power supply terminal actuates one power switch per control unit in order to supply energy to the output stages of an actuator which is operated by the control unit. The on-board vehicle power system control unit activates the quiescent current switch in order to deactivate the microcomputer, while the power switches of the same control unit are supplied with power. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308648 | Buoyant Harbor Power Supply - At least one embodiment of the invention relates to supplying ships in a harbor with external energy in order to prevent the formation of soot and CO2. For this purpose it is already known to supply ships with power from the wharfage. One problem in such a power supply provided from the wharf is that differences in the harbor's water level must be balanced for the power supply of a ship in the harbor. Furthermore, the operational readiness of such a power supply on land may be adversely affected, such as in the case of high water. At least one embodiment of the invention proposes a buoyant harbor power supply, e.g. the components of the harbor power supply are disposed on or in a buoyant device, particularly a barge. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308649 | ELECTRICAL POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - In a conventional electrical power conversion apparatus, a control microprocessor performs a control for eliminating or curbing a beat phenomenon, so that a control delay occurs because computing time is required in the control microprocessor. Because of the control delay, it is not possible to obtain an effect of sufficiently reducing a current ripple and torque pulsation. In addition, in an electric train in which a frequency of an AC power source is changed over while the train is running, it is required for a method of detecting a ripple component by a band-pass filter that a plurality of band-pass filters are provided and then the changeover is performed depending on the power source frequency, resulting in difficulties to take countermeasures. An electrical power conversion apparatus according to the present invention stores DC voltage values at predetermined sampling time-points going back from the latest, and predicts a DC voltage estimate value for a predetermined elapse time from the latest sampling time-point using the stored DC voltage values, whereby using the predicted DC voltage estimate value, an amplitude and/or a frequency of AC power that an inverter outputs is controlled so as to curb variation of the AC power that the inverter outputs, due to a ripple caused on the DC side of the inverter. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308650 | ELECTRIC CIRCUIT FOR AUTOMOBILE - The invention relates to an electric circuit for an automobile, that comprises a ground line (M), an onboard network (R) with a battery ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308651 | Method and System for an Integrated Leaky Wave Antenna-Based Transmitter and On-Chip Power Distribution - Methods and systems for an integrated leaky wave antenna-based transmitter and on-chip power distribution are disclosed, and may include supplying one or more bias voltages and ground for a chip including a plurality of power amplifiers (PAs) utilizing bias voltage and ground lines. One or more leaky wave antennas (LWAs) may be communicatively coupled to the power amplifiers. Wireless signals may be transmitted utilizing the LWAs integrated in the lines in the chip. Radio frequency (RF) signals may be transmitted via the plurality of LWAs. The RF signals may include 60 GHz signals and the LWAs may include microstrip and/or coplanar waveguides. A cavity length of the LWAs may be configured by a spacing between conductive lines in the microstrip and/or coplanar waveguides. The LWAs may be configured to transmit the wireless signals at a desired angle from a surface of the chip. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308652 | OUTPUT POWER PORT MANAGEMENT CONTROL - A power converter that gives priority to the high power output and only provides power to the low power output when the total potential output power is equal to or less than the rated power of the power converter. A specific power threshold is established, and when the high power output remains below this threshold for a period of time the low power output is allowed to turn on. If the high power output subsequently exceeds this threshold for a period of time, then an electronic circuit powers down the low power output in order to keep the total output power below the rated power of the power converter. Subsequently, the high power output is checked against the threshold to determine if the low power output can be turned on again. If the high power output is below the threshold, then the low power output is turned on. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308653 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO DRIVE DC AND AC ELECTRICAL LOADS, IN PARTICULAR FOR VEHICLE OR DOMOTICS APPLICATION - It is described a modular power distribution system to drive DC and AC electrical loads, comprising: one or more logical units (LOU | 2010-12-09 |
20100308654 | Mixed mode control for switching regulator with fast transient responses - Methods and circuits for power supply arrangement and control are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a switching regulator controller can include: (i) a first feedback circuit for sensing an output of a switching regulator to compare against a regulation reference, and to generate a control signal suitable for matching the output of the switching regulator to the regulation reference during a steady state operation of the switching regulator; and (ii) a second feedback circuit for sensing a regulation difference between the output and the regulation reference, and to generate an adjustment signal in response to the regulation difference, where the adjustment signal adjusts the control signal under transient conditions to improve transient responses of said switching regulator. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308655 | STEP-UP SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - The step-up DC/DC converter ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308656 | Multi-output power supply device - A multi-output power supply device includes a first power switch, a first switch controller that controls the first power switch, a transformer that transforms a power supplied from the first power switch, first through Nth output circuits connected to a secondary side of the transformer, where N is a positive integer greater than 1, a second power switch that switches the power output from one of the first through Nth output circuits, a second switch controller that controls the second power switch, a feedback circuit that feeds back output voltages of the first through Nth output circuits, and a feedback compensation circuit that performs a switching operation complementarily with the second power switch to compensate for a resistance of the feedback circuit. Accordingly, when power output to one of the output circuits is blocked, the multi-output power supply device can stably control the power output to the other output circuits. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308657 | Electronic Control Module Activated by Toggling a Wall Switch - An electronic control module incorporated into an appliance to control the operational states thereof by toggling of a conventional single-pole wall switch that supplies electrical power thereto. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308658 | UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A method of controlling an uninterruptible power supply apparatus (UPS) is provided. The UPS apparatus includes at least an AC input voltage, a DC input voltage and a single-phase AC/AC converter. The single-phase AC/AC converter includes an AC inductor, a bus capacitor, a boost arm, a common arm and a buck arm. The method includes steps of: controlling the bus voltage to have a DC component and full-wave rectifying component, and setting a bus voltage parameter K so that the bus voltage approaches to a full-wave rectifying voltage when K approaches to 1, wherein 0≦K≦1. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308659 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device is used for an apparatus which includes a power generator and a parallel assembly including a main power supply and a load. The power supply device includes a input port connected to an output terminal of the power generator, an output port connected to the parallel assembly, an electric storage element charged with electric power generated by the power generator, a switching unit, a current switcher for restricting a current flowing from the main power supply to the electric storage element, a controller for controlling the power generator such that the voltage of the output port becomes a predetermined voltage. The switching unit is connected to the first input port, the output port, and the electric storage element. The switching unit connects the electric storage element, the power generator, and the parallel assembly in parallel to each other when the electric storage element is charged with the electric power generated by the power generator. The switching unit connects the electric storage element, the power generator, and the parallel assembly in series to each other when the electric storage element is discharged to supply electric power stored in the electric storage element to the parallel assembly. This power supply device can provide an apparatus including only one power generator with a regenerating function. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308660 | POWER HARVESTING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR SERIALLY COUPLED DC POWER SOURCES - Circuitry and method for maximizing power from multiple DC power sources mutually coupled in series and providing unequal DC currents. Current related to the difference between the unequal DC currents is diverted from the serially coupled sources, captured as magnetic field energy and then added to the DC current provided by the serially coupled sources. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING POWER ON DEMAND TO A DYNAMIC LOAD - An apparatus for supplying power to a load. The apparatus including a plurality of sources to provide charge, and a controller adapted to control a transfer of charge from the sources to the load at distinct times. The controller may control the transfer of charge based on variation of an ambient condition or a manufacturing process. The controller may control the transfer of charge to generate a defined voltage across the load. The apparatus may include a regulator adapted to regulate a voltage across the load. The regulator may regulate the voltage across the load in a defined timing relationship with the transfer of charge from the sources to the load. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308662 | High Efficiency Remotely Controllable Solar Energy System - A solar energy system ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308663 | ISOLATING FAULTY DECOUPLING CAPACITORS - The present invention generally provides a decoupling capacitor circuit that is configured to determine whether a decoupling capacitor is defective. Upon determining that the decoupling capacitor is defective, the decoupling capacitor circuit may disconnect the decoupling capacitor from both, a positive segment and a negative segment of a power grid. In some embodiments, the decoupling capacitor circuit may be configured to reconnect the decoupling capacitor to the power grid upon receiving a reset signal. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308664 | Lighting fixture with low voltage transformer and self-powered switching system - A self-powered switching system using electromechanical generators generates power for activation of a latching relay, switch, solenoid or latch pin. The electromechanical generators comprise electroactive elements that may be mechanically actuated to generate electrical power. The associated signal generation circuitry may be coupled to a transmitter for sending RF signals to a receiver which actuates the latching relay. The use of mechanically activated membrane switches on the deflector or on a keypad allows multiple code sequences to be generated for activating electrical appliances. The system also uses a communications protocol allowing the receivers to respond to signals from transmitters and/or repeaters. The use of one or more repeaters also increases the reliability of the system as well as extending its effective transmission range. The receivers use low DC voltage (which may be stepped down from the high switched voltage) to generate switching signals to control a low voltage controller for control of high or low voltage switching relays. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308665 | ENERGY TRANSFER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - A energy transfer arrangement including a first energy surface, a second energy surface, first means for transferring energy from the first energy surface to the second energy surface, and second means for transferring energy from the second energy surface to a terminal device. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308666 | ELECTRIC RANGE SAFETY SHUT-OFF - The present invention relates to a safety shut-off device for an electric range. The device comprises a keyed lock for engaging the device and a relay for interrupting power across the power feed lines. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308667 | ARRANGEMENT OF POWER SUPPLY CELLS WITHIN CELL-BASE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A semiconductor device is provided with a first power supply cell, first cells and second cells. The first power supply cell and the first cells are continuously arrayed in a row direction in a first row. The second cells are continuously arrayed in the row direction in a second row adjacent to the first row. The first power supply cell is connected to a first power supply line extending perpendicularly to the row direction to feed a power supply voltage corresponding to a voltage fed from the first power supply line to the plurality of first and second cells. One of the second cells is indirectly connected to the first power supply line through the first power supply cell, the one of the second cells being positioned adjacent to the first power supply cell. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308668 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER TRANSFER UTILIZING LEAKY WAVE ANTENNAS - Methods and systems for power transfer utilizing leaky wave antennas (LWAs) are disclosed and may include configuring one or more LWAs in a communication device to receive RF signals that are communicated from one or more other LWAs that are external to the communication device. The communication device may be powered utilizing the RF signals that are received via the configured LWAs. A resonant frequency of the LWAs may be configured utilizing micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) deflection. The LWAs may be configured to receive the RF signals from a desired direction. The LWAs may comprise microstrip or coplanar waveguides, wherein a cavity height of the LWAs is dependent on spacing between conductive lines in the waveguides. The LWAs may be integrated in integrated circuits, integrated circuit packages, and/or printed circuit boards. The packages may be affixed to printed circuit boards and the integrated circuits may be flip-chip-bonded to the packages. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308669 | STATOR MECHANISM OF LINEAR MOTOR - A stator mechanism of linear motor. The stator mechanism includes multiple magnetic members. The magnetic members are sequentially arranged along a predetermined straight line with the magnetic poles of the same polarity adjacent to each other to repel each other. Each magnetic member includes at least two magnetic bodies, which are coaxially arranged with the magnetic poles of different polarities adjacent to each other to attract each other. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308670 | ELECTRICAL GENERATOR THAT UTILIZES ROTATIONAL TO LINEAR MOTION CONVERSION - A method and device for energy conversion from a moving fluid to electrical energy. The device includes at least one magnetic structure, at least one coil structure, a rotating component, and a rotary to linear motion conversion mechanism. The at least one coil structure includes electrically conductive material. The rotating component rotates relative to a corresponding axis of rotation in response to forces applied by the moving fluid on a structure coupled to the rotating component. The rotary to linear motion conversion mechanism is coupled to the rotating component. Rotation of the rotating component around the corresponding axis of rotation generates a relative linear displacement between the at least one magnetic structure and at least one coil in the at least one coil structure. The relative linear displacement between the at least one magnetic structure and the at least one coil generates electrical energy in the at least one coil structure. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308671 | Can Stack Linear Actuator - A linear actuator motor design including a rotor assembly that has an insert molded into a non-magnetic sleeve through a plurality of openings, which is kept from rotating within the non-magnetic sleeve by at least one opening arranged along the length of the non-magnetic sleeve which corresponds to at least one tab formed by the molded material of the insert and a stator assembly having a plurality of symmetrical and interchangeable magnetic pole plates. Each of the plurality of magnetic pole plates comprises a substantially planar plate portion with a central opening therein and a plurality of prongs extending from the central opening and substantially perpendicular to the plate portion. The prongs of the plurality of magnetic pole plates create an opening that is dimensioned to receive the rotor assembly therein. A non-conductive material is the molded over the plurality of magnetic pole plates. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308672 | Can of a Drive Motor for a Pump Assembly - A can of a drive motor is provided for a pump assembly, wherein the can ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308673 | POWER TOOL HAVING AN ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTATED MOTOR AND DOUBLE INSULATION - A power tool has a housing a housing having an electronically commutated motor disposed therein. The motor has a rotor and a stator. The rotor has permanent magnets. The stator has a lamination stack and windings wound therein. Features are provided to provide double insulation. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308674 | MAGNETIC MACHINE - To provide a magnetic machine capable of reducing the ripple and cogging of torque or thrust. An electric motor | 2010-12-09 |
20100308675 | EXTERNAL SPLIT FIELD GENERATOR - A generator includes a coil disposed about a core. A first stationary magnetic field source may be disposed on a first end portion of the core and a second stationary magnetic field source may be disposed on a second end portion of core. The first and second stationary magnetic field sources apply a stationary magnetic field to the coil. An external magnetic field source may be disposed outside the coil to apply a moving magnetic field to the coil. Electrical energy is generated in response to an interaction between the coil, the moving magnetic field, and the stationary magnetic field. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308676 | INTERNAL SPLIT FIELD GENERATOR - A generator includes a coil of conductive material. A stationary magnetic field source applies a stationary magnetic field to the coil. An internal magnetic field source is disposed within a cavity of the coil to apply a moving magnetic field to the coil. The stationary magnetic field interacts with the moving magnetic field to generate an electrical energy in the coil. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308677 | ROTOR SPINDLE STRUCTURE - A rotor spindle structure including a spindle with a predetermined length and a coupling section integrally formed on the spindle. The coupling section has an extension portion radially outward extending from a circumference of the spindle by a predetermined length. The coupling section further has an annular coupling face formed on a rim of the extension portion. The coupling face is parallel to the axis of the spindle and the center of curvature of the coupling face coincides with the axis of the spindle. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308678 | Permanent Magnet Machine - A permanent magnet electric machine with optimum motoring efficiency is disclosed. It is adapted for use in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain. An asymmetric magnetic flux distribution pattern in the rotor of the machine is established by asymmetrically positioning rotor openings relative to rotor magnets to improve operating efficiency of the machine when it is in a motoring mode. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308679 | MICRO ROTOR AND ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE INCORPORATING SAME - A micro rotor is disclosed and includes a plurality of circular or annular plate-shaped thick film magnets which each include an isotropic magnet with a thickness t | 2010-12-09 |
20100308680 | Rotor and Motor - A motor is disclosed that includes a rotor having a consequent-pole structure. The rotor core of the rotor includes a magnetic flux dividing portion at each position that faces one of the magnets. Each magnetic flux dividing portion forcibly divides magnetic flux in the vicinity of the backside of the corresponding magnet to both sides in the circumferential direction. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308681 | ELECTRIC MOTOR - The windings ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308682 | Stator Manufacturing Method for a Motor and Stator Utilizing the same - A stator manufacturing method for a motor comprises a preliminary step configured to provide a strip plate having at least one wound portion on a surface thereof; a winding step configured to provide a coil unit and wind the coil unit around the at least one wound portion of the strip plate; a rolling step configured to roll up the strip plate into an unshaped sleeve having a central hole, wherein the at least one wound portion and the coil unit are located inside the central hole; and a shaping step configured to shape the unshaped sleeve into a shaped sleeve. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308683 | Brushless DC Motor and Stator Thereof - A stator for a brushless DC motor includes a cylindrical member and a positioning member. The cylindrical member is formed by a plurality of metal wires. Each metal wire includes two ends each forming a terminal. The cylindrical member includes first and second ends separated along a longitudinal axis. The positioning member includes an annular body received in the first end of the cylindrical member and separated from the second end of the cylindrical member along the longitudinal axis. The positioning member maintains a shape of the cylindrical member. The stator can be mounted in a space defined by a housing and a base engaged with the housing, forming a brushless DC motor. A bearing and a circuit board are mounted in the space. The bearing rotatably supports a shaft. A permanent magnet is mounted to the shaft and aligned with the stator. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308684 | Motor with Detacthable Winding Assemblies - A motor with detachable winding assemblies includes a motor base, a shaft tube, a driving circuit board, a shaft, a plurality of winding assemblies and a rotor. Each winding assembly includes a base, a winding, a packaging body and two electrical connection members. The base includes a supporting face. The winding includes two ends and a plane, wherein the plane is in intimate contact with the support face of the base. The packaging body encloses the base and the winding. The two electrical connection members are respectively connected with the driving circuit board and the two ends of the winding, wherein each of the electrical connection members is partially exposed outside the packaging body. The rotor is rotatably coupled to the shaft. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308685 | ELECTRIC MOTOR ROTOR - A rotor for use in an electrical motor which includes an anti-expansion ring centrally mounted on the rotor to restrict the extent rotor elements mounted on a rotatable shaft may expand outward due to centrifugal forces generated when the motor is operated. Such motors are suited for use in high rotational speed environments such as electrically controlled turbochargers. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308686 | CURRENT-ENERGIZED SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR, PARTICULARLY FOR VEHICLE DRIVES - The invention relates to a current-energized synchronous motor ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308687 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Controlling Key Bar Movement in a Stator Assembly - Systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling key bar movement in a stator assembly are provided. According to one embodiment, a stator assembly is provided that includes multiple core ring compression bands longitudinally spaced apart and disposed around a stator core having a plurality of key bars radially spaced apart and extending longitudinally along a peripheral edge of the stator core. Each of the core ring compression bands can be formed from multiple semi-circular sections coupled to form the respective core ring compression band. Each of the key bars can be disposed within respective cutouts defined in an inner edge of the core ring compression bands. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308688 | SLIDING CONTACT MATERIAL, CLAD COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND MOTOR - [Problem to be Solved] There is provided a highly wear-resistant and durable sliding contact material applicable to a commutator of a motor used for high-capacity applications in which the initial starting current (IS) is 1 ampere or higher. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308689 | TRANSDUCER - A multistage flextensional transducer includes at least one inner elongate driver member within and mechanically coupled to an inner shell that is nested within an outer shell; the inner shell comprising a pair of contact portions abutting the driver member and a pair of transmission portions on opposite sides of the inner shell between the contact portions; the outer shell being arranged so that the transmission portions act as bridging driver members between the said inner and outer shells, flexure of the outer shell being driven, on actuation of the transducer, by movement of the bridging driver members. The transducer may act as a push or pull actuator or sensor, may magnify displacement and may employ smart materials as driver members. Also cylindrical modules containing thin flextensional actuators may provide axial displacement in a downhole environment and may move a device axially along a downhole pipe or close a valve opening or inch along the pipe. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308690 | MEMS PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS - A rotational actuator includes a plurality of actuation beams each having an offset longitudinal axis with respect to one another; and a coupler connecting the plurality of actuation beams to one another, wherein the coupler is connected to each individual actuation beam at a position where connection of the coupler to other actuation beams causes the longitudinal axis of each actuation beam to be offset with respect to one another, wherein the plurality of actuation beams are lengthened or shortened to cause a moment about the coupler causing rotation of a point in the rotational actuator. The rotational actuator includes an amplification beam connected to the coupler such that the longitudinal axis of the amplification beam is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the plurality of actuation beams. Additionally, the rotational actuator includes a resistant spring member connected to the amplification beam. The actuation beams can be thermally or piezoelectrically induced. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308691 | POWER GENERATION UNIT - A power generation unit ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100308692 | PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE, PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR HAVING THE SAME, LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, AND POWER GENERATING APPARATUS - A piezoelectric device which includes a piezoelectric body having piezoelectricity and a pair of electrodes for applying an electric field to the piezoelectric body in a predetermined direction in which a piezoelectric strain constant d | 2010-12-09 |
20100308693 | Piezoelectric Stack Actuator Assembly - A piezoelectric actuator assembly comprising at least a stack of interior piezoelectric wafers which, in one embodiment, each include first and second spaced-apart strips of conductive material defining first and second wrap-around electrodes. The interior wafers are stacked in an alternating relationship wherein the first electrodes and the second electrodes are disposed in an opposed relationship. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an end piezoelectric wafer located at each end of the stack of interior wafers and includes a wrap-around electrode in contact with the interior wafers. A conductive end plate is coupled to each of the end piezoelectric wafers. A terminal wire is coupled to each conductive end plate. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308694 | PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR MANUFACTURING METHOD, FIXING JIG, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RADIO-CONTROLLED WATCH - The piezoelectric vibrator comprises a base substrate; a lid substrate in which cavity recesses are formed and which is bonded to the base substrate in such a state that the recesses face the base substrate; a piezoelectric vibration member bonded to the upper face of the base substrate in such a state that it is housed in the cavity formed of the recess between the base substrate and the lid substrate; an external electrode formed on the lower face of the base substrate; a through-electrode formed in and through the base substrate and electrically connected with the external electrode with keeping the airtightness inside the cavity; and a routing electrode formed on the upper face of the base substrate to electrically connect the through-electrode to the bonded piezoelectric vibration member; wherein the through-electrode is formed of a cylindrical body, which is formed of a glass material to have two flat ends and a thickness substantially equal to that of the base substrate, and is implanted in the through-hole running through the base substrate; and an electroconductive core member which is formed to have two flat ends and a thickness substantially equal to that of the base substrate and is inserted into the center hole of the cylindrical body; and the through-hole, the cylindrical body and the core member are integrally fixed to each other by firing. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308695 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RADIO-CLOCK - There is provided a piezoelectric vibrator | 2010-12-09 |
20100308696 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RADIO CLOCK - There is provided a piezoelectric vibrator | 2010-12-09 |
20100308697 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RADIO CLOCK - A piezoelectric vibrator includes a base substrate, a lid substrate, a piezoelectric vibrating reed, a pair of external electrodes, a pair of through electrodes, and routing electrodes. The base substrate is made of a glass material and a bonding film is formed on the upper surface of the base substrate. The lid substrate is made of a glass material, includes a recess for a cavity, and is bonded to the base substrate with the bonding film interposed therebetween so that the recess faces the base substrate. The piezoelectric vibrating reed is bonded to the upper surface of the base substrate so as to be received in a cavity that is formed between the base substrate and the lid substrate by the recess. The pair of external electrodes is formed on the lower surface of the base substrate. The pair of through electrodes is formed so as to pass through the base substrate, maintains airtightness in the cavity, and is electrically connected to the pair of external electrodes, respectively. The routing electrodes are formed on the upper surface of the base substrate, and are electrically connected to the piezoelectric vibrating reed bonded to the pair of through electrodes. | 2010-12-09 |
20100308698 | Electronic apparatus - The electronic apparatus comprises a display portion and a quartz crystal oscillator at least, and said electronic apparatus comprises at least one quartz crystal oscillator. Also, the at least one oscillator comprises a quartz crystal oscillating circuit comprising an amplification circuit and a feedback circuit. The feedback circuit is constructed by a flexural mode, quartz crystal tuning fork resonator or a length-extensional mode quartz crystal resonator and for example, the quartz crystal tuning fork resonator comprising tuning fork tines and tuning fork base that are formed integrally, is shown with novel shape and electrode construction. Also, the quartz crystal tuning fork resonator, capable of vibrating in a fundamental mode and having a high frequency stability can be provided with a small series resistance and a high quality factor, even when the tuning fork resonator is miniaturized. In addition, from a relationship of an amplification rate and a feedback rate, an output signal of the quartz crystal oscillating circuit having an oscillation frequency of the fundamental mode vibration for the quartz crystal tuning fork resonator can be provided with the high frequency stability. | 2010-12-09 |