28th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140191524 | RECONFIGURABLE LITHOGRAPHIC STRUCTURES - A lithographically structured device has an actuation layer and a control layer operatively connected to the actuation layer. The actuation layer includes a stress layer and a neutral layer that is constructed of materials and with a structure such that it stores torsional energy upon being constructed. The control layer is constructed to maintain the actuation layer substantially in a first configuration in a local environmental condition and is responsive to a change in the local environmental condition such that it permits a release of stored torsional energy to cause a change in a structural configuration of the lithographically structured device to a second configuration, the control layer thereby providing a trigger mechanism. The lithographically structured device has a maximum dimension that is less than about 10 mm when it is in the second configuration. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191525 | USE OF CARBON NANOFIBER COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF RAILCAR COMPONENTS - Systems and processes for manufacturing railcar components, such as railcar wheels, using carbon nanofiber composite materials. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191526 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURING AN INNER TRIM PANEL TO A VEHICLE SUBSTRATE - An arrangement for securing an inner panel to a vehicle substrate uses a securing clip mounted to a clip housing in an elongate hole with a closed end and an open end. The inner diameter of a securing region in the elongate hole is greater than the diameter of the shaft of the securing clip, allowing lateral shifting of the clip so that its shaft can realign during insertion into a corresponding mating hole in the substrate. The securing region of the elongate hole includes centering members constructed in such a manner that an inserted securing clip is retained in a centered position. Consequently, the tolerance compensation function of the clips is optimized. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191527 | MODULAR LOAD SUPPORT AND ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - The apparatus and system for supporting and attaching loads on a vehicle, is adapted for installation on side walls of pick up truck beds, providing discrete attachment points for ratcheting straps and the like for securing the loads. The attachment points include attachment slots incorporated along rails on or incorporated with the tops of the walls. The rails can be integrated into a cap structure mounted on or integrated with the upper surface of the wall, or formed in the wall when manufactured, and the rails can extend along all or a part of the length of the wall. If mounted on the top of a wall, the rail can be permanently or removably integrated with the cap structure, and mounted in a variety of manners, including with fasteners or clamps, such as in existing stake holes. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191528 | PARTITION PROVIDING INCREASED LEGROOM - A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprises a frame and multiple panel members. The frame is attached to the vehicle and has an upper lateral member, respective angled side tubular members and a window. The multiple panel members are configured to fit vertically between the window and a floor pan and horizontally between first and second sides. The multiple panel members comprise a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side, a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side and a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first and second panel members. The center section protrudes rearwardly relative to the first panel member and the second panel member. The second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191529 | STORAGE STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A storage structure for a vehicle includes a storage part that is movable between a use position and a retracted position and is biased toward the use position; a lock mechanism that locks the storage part in the retracted position; and a button that is provided separately from the storage part and is used to unlock the storage part that is locked by the lock mechanism. The storage part is not moved to the use position by pressing the button from an initial position, and the storage part is moved to the use position by restoring the button from the pressed state to the initial position. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191530 | MOTOR VEHICLE COCKPIT WITH AN INSTRUMENT UNIT AND A SHADOW REGION - A motor vehicle cockpit is provided that includes, but is not limited to, an instrument unit with an instrument, an at least partially transparent cover arranged on the instrument unit, a shadow region, which is arranged relative to the cover so that the shadow region is mirrored in the cover viewed from a driver's eye. The shadow region is closed on a side facing the driver's eye. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191531 | MULTI-SECTION CARGO COVER - A compartment with a plurality of side-walls and a floor, which together at least partially define a cargo area. The plurality of side-walls include a first side-wall and a second side-wall, wherein the first side-wall is arranged substantially parallel to the second side-wall. The compartment also includes a multi-section panel configured to cover the cargo area. The panel has a first section with a first piece hinged to the first side-wall and a second piece hinged to the first piece, and a second section with a third piece hinged to the second side-wall and a fourth piece hinged to the third piece. When the first, second, third, and fourth pieces are extended relative to the first and second side walls and arranged substantially parallel to the floor, the cargo area is substantially covered by the panel. A vehicle employing such a compartment is also provided. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191532 | SHOCK ABSORBING MEMBER - A hollow columnar shock absorbing member ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191533 | VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM - Provided is a pillar trim ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191534 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICULAR INTERIOR MEMBER - A mounting structure for a vehicular interior member is provide and includes an opening flange formed by joining an outer flange of an outdoor-side panel and an inner flange of an indoor-side panel to each other at the peripheral edge of a door opening, an opening trim fitted to the opening flange, and an interior member that covers the vehicle indoor side of the indoor-side panel. An insertion piece extending from the edge part back surface of the interior member, together with the opening flange, is pinched by the opening trim. At the tip end of the insertion piece, a protrusion capable of being locked to the edge end of the opening flange is formed, and by fitting the opening trim to the opening flange in the state in which the protrusion is locked, the edge part of the interior member is fixed to the opening flange. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191535 | VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE - A vehicle body side structure includes a house reinforcing member mounted on a front upper portion of an inner wheel house, the house reinforcing member having a front connecting portion connected to a flange of the inner wheel house, a panel portion extending from the front connecting portion in an inclined manner, and a rear connecting portion connected to a rear bulkhead. A rear end of a door beam is provided outwardly of a striker in a vehicle width direction, and the rear end of the door beam, the striker, and the front connecting portion are provided in an overlapping manner from outside to inside in the vehicle width direction. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191536 | METHOD, VEHICLE REINFORCEMENT & VEHICLE - A method of manufacturing a vehicle reinforcement includes the step of a) joining a first portion comprising boron steel to a second portion comprising more ductile material than boron steel to form a vehicle reinforcement, and b) heat treating at least one part of the first portion after the joining so that the vehicle reinforcement comprises at least one hardened zone of boron steel and at least one soft zone of more ductile material than boron steel. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191537 | PLATFORM GRATING - A platform grating is provided. The platform grating includes an array of plates placed in a spaced apart arrangement. Each of the array of plates includes a plurality of apertures which are provided in transverse alignment with the apertures in the adjacent plate. The platform grating also includes an array of hollow tubes positioned within the apertures provided in the array of plates. Each of the array of hollow tubes is mechanically connected to the array of plates. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191538 | DETACHABLE POSITIONING AND REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF DISASSEMBLING A FRONT END ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A detachable positioning and reinforcement structure includes a first wing structure operably coupled to a first automotive component. Also included is a second wing structure operably coupled to a second automotive component. Further included is a central portion removably coupled to the first wing structure, the second wing structure and a third automotive component disposed rearwardly of the central portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191539 | METHOD OF FORMING HEADER EXTENSION, AND VEHICLE STRUCTURE - A method of forming a header extension coupling a front header and a roof side inner includes: electrically heating a part of a material to a temperature of not less than a hardening temperature such that a front header side is heated to the temperature of not less than the hardening temperature and a roof side inner side is heated to a temperature of less than the hardening temperature; and press-forming the material after the electrical heating into the shape of the header extension; and hardening the material by quenching. In this way, a vehicle structure can be provided such that the bending mode under application of a load to the roof can be appropriately controlled, and productivity can be improved. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191540 | HEADLINER EDGE TREATMENT - A headliner for a vehicle roof includes a substrate and a reinforcement trim member attached to the substrate. The substrate has a planar edge characterized by lack of folding. The reinforcement trim member has a body and an attachment feature extending from the body. The attachment feature mates the headliner to the vehicle roof The reinforcement trim member has a tip, which extends from the body, and a slot receptacle defined by the body. The slot receptacle of the reinforcement trim member receives the planar edge of the substrate to facilitate mating of the substrate to the reinforcement trim member. The headliner also includes a cover stock member, which covers the substrate and continuously wraps from the substrate around at least the tip the of reinforcement trim member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191541 | BED COMBINATION METHOD, BED SEPARATION METHOD AND BED - In a bed combination method of forming a bed on which a person lies by combining a wheelchair with a recess part of a bed base portion of a bed main portion, a posture of a seat portion of the wheelchair is changed from a chair posture to a tilt posture where the seat portion is inclined in such a manner that a position of a footrest is higher than the base portion by a tilt action while a shape of the seat portion is maintained as a chair shape, and then, the wheelchair is moved to the recess part of the base portion, and the seat portion is changed from the tilt posture to a non-tilt posture. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191542 | HEADREST-MOUNTED MONITOR - A monitor adapted for mounting in an automobile headrest is provided. A screen structure of the monitor is pivotable about an upper edge thereof, such that the monitor occupies little volume within the headrest. A viewing angle of the screen structure is independently adjustable by a viewer, such that the viewer can continuously select the optimum viewing angle with changing conditions inside the automobile. The screen structure automatically retracts into a housing when struck. Thus, the monitor poses little risk of injury to passengers. The housing of the monitor is attachable to the headrest with screws, which provides a very sturdy connection and reduces the chances of the housing becoming detached from the headrest during a vehicle collision. The hinged connection between the screen structure and the housing is preferably constructed of interconnected components made from sturdy materials, such as metals. Hinge components are optionally secured with metal fastening members and fastening apertures made of metal and strong plastics. The hinges are thus unlikely to break during a vehicle collision. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191543 | Unattached weighted seat protector - This invention is a weighted, non-skid, heat reflective seat cover which protects seats exposed to the elements from heat and moisture. Seats can become extremely hot when exposed to the sun; they also require a towel or other means to dry them if they become wet from rain or dew. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191544 | Securable Safety Seat Cushion for Stadium Seats - A seat cushion cover in combination with a sport seat cushion includes a rectangular pocket defined by fabric upper and lower panels created by one piece of fabric folded upon itself. The upper and lower panels are generally parallel to one another and are joined by side panels. A fabric flap extends from the upper panel which is adapted to retain the cushion within the pocket and provide for securing the cushion on a stadium seat. The flap foldably extends over an opening of the pocket and along a portion of lower panel. The flap and the portion of the lower panel are separated by a space for receiving the stadium seat bottom. Fastening mechanisms extend from the cushion securing to the stadium seat bottom and the seat backrest in order to secure the seat in its lowered position. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191545 | System and Method for Re-Covering Chairs - The present invention teaches a removable secondary covering with hoods at either end for fitting the secondary covering to the back and seat of a chair and a tie for further securing the removable secondary covering. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191546 | STACKING AND NESTING CHAIR - A stackable and nestable chair includes a seat assembly, a pair of rear legs spaced apart by a first distance, and a pair of front legs spaced apart by a second distance different than the first distance. The front legs and the rear legs mutually connected by a crossbar, and the seat assembly is supported by the crossbar when the seat is in an operable position. A plurality of casters are each attached to a bottom of each of the front and rear legs, wherein each caster includes a notch that is configured to couple with a leg of an adjacently stacked chair. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191547 | Portable Child Safety Seat Assembly for Use with Shopping Carts - A portable child safety seat assembly for use with standard wire mesh shopping carts is foldable and has a seat belt that attaches to the seat assembly and removably attaches to the shopping cart. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191548 | POWERED ROCKER SYSTEM ASSEMBLE - A powered rocker system assemble is disclosed that includes a motorized rocking mechanism with a rotational motor drive and to an automatic transmission assemble configured to automatically force the balance the rotational motion cycle with the newly balanced position of the occupied chair before switching from manual to powered rocking and a device referred to as a powered pawl controller which is configured to allow the rocking chair to rock while in the recline position with the leg rest extended. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191549 | Solenoid Valve Assembly For A Seat Of A Vehicle - The present invention provides for a solenoid valve assembly including a housing ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191550 | VEHICLE SEAT APPARATUS - A vehicle seat apparatus includes a seat unit supporting mechanism rotatably supporting a seat unit about a rotation axis in a roll direction of a vehicle and a yaw direction of the vehicle. The rotation axis is set so that a rear side is higher than a front side in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle seat apparatus, and so as to pass near a waist of a driver sitting on the vehicle seat apparatus. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191551 | NO-TOOLS CHAIR AND CHAIR ARM ASSEMBLY - A no-tools chair and chair arm assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an armrest support configured and arranged to connect to a seat of a chair. The armrest support has mating formations thereon. A backrest support is configured and arranged to connect to a backrest of a chair. The backrest support is pivotally connected to the armrest support. A chair arm has an armrest portion and support member depends from the armrest portion. A connector extends from the support member and has reciprocal mating formations thereon configured and arranged to interlock with the mating formations on the armrest support. The chair arm locks the backrest support in position when coupled to the armrest portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191552 | SEATING SYSTEM FOR A RECUMBENT STEPPER - An adjustable seating apparatus for a recumbent stepper includes a seat base mounted to a carriage, which is mounted for longitudinal translation along a guide track. The seat base can be rotatable relative to the carriage. The seat base includes a first handle for releasing the carriage from an elongate positioning member to adjust the longitudinal position, and a second handle for releasing the seat base from a positioning plate to adjust the rotary position of the seat base relative to the carriage. When the seat base has been rotated from its nominal position, the carriage will generally be prevented from being released from the elongate positioning member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191553 | CABLE SYNCHRONIZER SYSTEM - An actuation system for concurrently actuating a first mechanism and a second mechanism from a first state to a second state includes an actuator and a sliding member operatively engaged with the actuator and movable from a first position to a second position in response to actuation of the actuator. A connecting member has a relaxed state and a taut state. The connecting member includes a first end coupled to the first mechanism, a second end coupled to the second mechanism, and a medial portion cooperative with the sliding member. Movement of the sliding member from the first position to the second position changes the connecting member from the relaxed state to the taut state, whereby the tension is increased in the connecting member. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191554 | POUR IN PLACE HEADREST - A vehicle headrest includes a cover stock shell that encloses an injection cavity. A hollow support structure has a first portion that extends within the injection cavity and includes a dispensing feature. A second portion of the support includes a securing feature for engaging an attachment structure. A foam substrate is disposed within the injection cavity. The foam substrate is delivered to the injection cavity within the support structure and through the dispensing feature. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191555 | Mounting System for a Headrest Retractable by Gravity, Assembly Comprising Such a Mounting System and Vehicle Seat Comprising Such an Assembly - A mounting system for a headrest comprising at least one shaft, the system comprising a housing adapted to enclose the shaft with a radial clearance, a moving carriage capable of being moved between a blocking position and an unblocking position, and a jaw movable between an immobilization position and a release position. The jaw is adapted to apply, when it is in the immobilization position, a clamping force to the shaft in a clamping direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, so that the shaft is supported on the housing. The moving carriage comprises at least one drive slot in which a slug from the jaw is able to move. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191556 | DUCTED SEAT FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a passenger compartment, a cargo compartment, a battery, and a ducted seat. The battery is disposed in the cargo compartment and dissipates heat when energized such that air in the vehicle becomes heated air. The ducted seat is operatively disposed in the passenger compartment. The ducted seat includes a base layer, a ducting layer, and a cover layer. The ducting layer covers the base layer. The cover layer covers the ducting layer. The ducting layer presents a leading opening and trailing opening in fluid communication with one another such that the ducting layer is configured to receive air therein through the leading opening and exhaust air through the trailing opening. The trailing opening is disposed in fluid communication with the cargo compartment such that the exhausted air flows from the trailing opening into the cargo compartment. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191557 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A PERMEABLE CUSHION WITH A COLORED COATING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - In at least one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a vehicle seat assembly comprising a frame, a flexible foam cushion supported on the frame, the cushion having an outer surface comprising a major surface portion and a colored minor surface portion, a trim material secured over the cushion to cover the major portion of the surface, the colored minor portion of the outer surface being uncovered by the trim material, and the major surface portion of the cushion having a first permeability of 5 to 30 ml/cm | 2014-07-10 |
20140191558 | OPERATOR PANEL FOR A MACHINE - A control panel provided within an operator cabin of a machine is disclosed. A transmission input device disposed on the control panel. The transmission input device is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. More specifically, the transmission input device includes a rotary switch. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the control panel. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191559 | TRANSMISSION AND HOIST CONTROL ARRANGEMENT - An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191560 | Method For Optimizing A Cutting Process In Road Milling Machines, As Well As Milling Machine For Machining Road Coverings - In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191561 | SOLUTION MINING AND A CRYSTALLIZER FOR USE THEREIN - In solution mining, holes are drilled parallel to the ground in the ore body to form a series of zigzag channels. These holes are connected to respective holes from the surface to provide a feed and delivery path and a solvent is circulated through the system so as to dissolve the ore and carry the ore to the surface. The flow of the solvent through the holes forms circular caverns at the intersection of the horizontal hole as well as meanders by eroding the holes so as to gradually extract the ore on each side of the hole. At the surface the ore is extracted in a series of crystallizers each formed by a vessel with an exterior cooling system and an internal wiping system providing shear inside the vessel. The solvent is topped up, reheated and returned to the paths to continue the process. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191562 | MINING AND DEMOLITION TOOL - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a mining and demolition tool are described herein. In an embodiment, a mining bit tool includes a mining and demolition bit tool base and a mining bit tool tip coupled to the mining bit tool base. The base includes a tapered portion and a stem. The tapered portion includes a first end and a second end, with a surface tapering from the first end to the second end. There are at least two flutes positioned along the tapered surface, where a first flute is positioned at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis passing through the center of the mining bit tool and a second flute is positioned to cross a path of the first flute. The stem extends from the first end of the tapered portion, and the tip is coupled to the second end of the tapered portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191563 | Method for attaching a chisel and associates device - The invention relates to a device for machining and/or conveying materials, comprising a roller element rotatably supported about a longitudinal axis, at least one tool holder, a support element for supporting a cutting tool and a cutting tool, wherein the tool holder includes a receiver in which the support element is received in a form locking manner and the support element includes a bore hole. In order to configure the support element that is provided for holding the cutting tool engaging the material so that it can be exchanged in a much simpler manner it is proposed to arrange the fixation element coaxial with the support element, wherein the fixation element is connected with the support element through a threaded connection. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191564 | RIM, AIRLESS TIRE AND HUBCAP DESIGNS CONFIGURED TO DIRECTIONALLY CONVEY AIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present turbine fan rim, turbine fan airless tire and turbine fan hubcap designs are configured to remove air from under the underside of a moving vehicle when rotated in a particular direction, typically in a forward direction. This air movement can create a vacuum below the vehicle, which can create a down force on the vehicle increasing traction between the vehicle's tires and the road surface and lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. This downward force and partial vacuum can thus increase as the rotational velocity of the tires increases, providing greater traction at higher speeds. An additional benefit to these wheel, airless tire, and hubcap designs is the cooling effect that would be created by the flowing air on brake parts that are located near wheels of nearly all vehicles. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191565 | RIM, AIRLESS TIRE AND HUBCAP DESIGNS CONFIGURED TO DIRECTIONALLY CONVEY AIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present turbine fan rim, turbine fan airless tire and turbine fan hubcap designs are configured to remove air from under the underside of a moving vehicle when rotated in a particular direction, typically in a forward direction. This air movement can create a vacuum below the vehicle, which can create a down force on the vehicle increasing traction between the vehicle's tires and the road surface and lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. This downward force and partial vacuum can thus increase as the rotational velocity of the tires increases, providing greater traction at higher speeds. An additional benefit to these wheel, airless tire, and hubcap designs is the cooling effect that would be created by the flowing air on brake parts that are located near wheels of nearly all vehicles. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191566 | Vehicle Wheel with a Rim Made of Fiber-Reinforced Synthetic Material - A vehicle wheel having a rim, or a rim of a vehicle wheel, is provided wherein the rim consists of a fiber-reinforced plastic material in the form of several layers of a fiber-reinforced semi-finished plastic product. The layers are shaped to form a finished component in a press while heat is supplied. The rim conventionally consists of a rim well, whose two sides are adjoined by a rim shoulder, which transitions into a rim flange. The rim well is formed by several layers of a base laminate, which extends to the rim flange, between which layers further layers are inserted in the area of the rim shoulder as well as of the rim flange. The further layers have an essentially tangential fiber alignment. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191567 | METER WITH PROJECTOR FOR VEHICLE - A meter device for a vehicle has a meter module protruded on a dashboard. A chassis module installed in the dashboard is extending on a front side of the meter module. The chassis module has a projection module having a laser light source and a reflector. The chassis module further has an indicator module which displays a character or a sign. The chassis module, the meter module, the indicator module, and the projection module are formed in an assembly which can be handled as a single unit. The projection module projects an image on the meter module by reflecting laser light. The laser light is reflected by the reflector toward the meter module from an obliquely lower side on the front side of the meter module. The meter module may have a cover member provided by a liquid-crystal shutter board and/or a touch panel. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191568 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING OR CHARGING MULTIPLE RECEIVERS WIRELESSLY WITH A POWER TRANSMITTER - A system and method for powering or charging multiple receivers wirelessly with a power transmitter. In accordance with an embodiment, to enable ease of use, it is desirable that the receiver can be placed on a larger surface area charger without the need for specific alignment of the position of the receiver; that the system can be used to charge or power multiple devices of similar or different power and voltage requirements or operating with different wireless charging protocols on or near the same surface; and that a degree of freedom is provided with respect to vertical distance (away from the surface of the charger) between the charger and the receivers. Such features enable improved functionality with devices, vehicles, or other products, including, for example, charging of electric vehicles (EV), and trains. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191569 | FEEDING CONNECTOR FOR FEEDING ELECTRIC POWER FROM VEHICLE TO EXTERNAL POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE CONNECTOR, SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING THE CONNECTOR, AND FEEDING SYSTEM USING THE CONNECTOR - A feeding connector that connects a vehicle with an external power receiving device when electric power is fed from the vehicle to the power receiving device is allowed to be fitted to a connecting portion to which a charging connector that connects the vehicle with an external feeding device is fitted when an electric storage device installed on the vehicle is charged with electric power from the feeding device, and, when the feeding connector is in a particular condition of fit with the connecting portion, an impedance of a particular signal path provided in the feeding connector falls within an impedance range for feeding which is set as a range of impedance different from an impedance range for charging which is set as a range of impedance of a signal path provided in the charging connector and corresponding to the particular signal path. A method for identifying the feeding connector, a system for identifying the feeding connector, and a feeding system using the feeding connector are also provided. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191570 | SWITCHING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A switching device is provided that includes, but is not limited to a switching organ, an actuator for changing a state of a mechanism, a control electronic system for actuating the actuator as a function of the actuating of the switching organ. The actuator is connected mechanically to the mechanism with a push-push mechanism, so that upon a temporary activating of the actuator a first state of the mechanism is changeable from the first state into a second state and following the second state is continuously retrained with the deactivated actuator up to the next temporary activating of the actuator and upon a temporary activating of the actuator a second state of the mechanism is changeable from the second state into a first state and following this the first state is continuously retained with the deactivated actuator up to the next temporary activating of the actuator. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191571 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL APPARATUS - A power supply control apparatus has a voltage detection unit that detects output voltage of a battery or alternator; a condition acquisition unit that acquires an engine condition; a voltage transformation unit that raises or lowers output voltage; a switching unit that switches power supply to in-vehicle devices to either of the output voltage and a voltage transformed by the voltage transformation unit; and a control unit that outputs instruction to the switching unit based on the output voltage value and the engine condition. The switching unit switches the power supply destination between a first in-vehicle device group to which a voltage higher than V1 is to be supplied and a second different in-vehicle device group and the control unit outputs instruction to lower or raise the voltage to the voltage transformation unit, and outputs instruction to switch between the first and second in-vehicle device groups to the switching unit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191572 | COMBINATORIAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING SAME - A system and methods for providing substantially uninterrupted electric power to one or more critical loads that significantly allows superior utilization of equipment and physical space, as well as reduction in the environmental footprint of systems for providing substantially uninterrupted electric power to one or more critical loads. The system and methods comprise an arrangement of power modules configured for providing substantially uninterrupted electric power to one or more critical loads using a combination of loads. The combination of loads generally follows a detailed method that comprises grouping of loads and mathematically determining the power relationships between the power modules and one or more loads. Generally, the method comprises determining the characteristics of the power lines that deliver substantially uninterrupted electric power from the power modules to one or more critical loads. Further, the system may comprise a plurality of power delivery architectures. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191573 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides an Energy Management System which can be configured to automatically switch peripheral appliances on or off by detecting master appliances being in standby state, even though these appliances are located far away from each other in a premise, or even in other premises. The system is also capable of detecting whether the included appliances are plugged or unplugged to facilitate simple and efficient management of appliance power consumption for the sake of energy saving. In one embodiment, it also provides a detachable, battery-powered wireless sub-system, supporting dual operation modes, to improve wireless coverage of the system. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191574 | VIRTUAL PARALLEL LOAD BANK SYSTEM - A virtual parallel load bank system is characterized by a load band connected in parallel with the source terminals of a voltage source to create a specific current to be applied to the terminals. The load bank includes a plurality of loads that are selectively connected in accordance with the desired current for the voltage source. One load device is designated as a master load and a communication network is connected with the load devices to enable the master load device to communicate with the other load devices to determine which are available for connection in the virtual load bank system. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191575 | HIERARCHIC MACROSCOPIC INCENTIVIZATION FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY LOAD BALANCING - A method of balancing a demand for electricity is disclosed. Consumers of the electricity are organized into a hierarchical set of nodes. A demand for a node at a first level of the hierarchy is defined. A rate structure is defined at nodes of a second level of the hierarchy so that a sum of the electricity demands at the second level obtained in response to the defined rate structure is substantially the same as the defined demand at the first level | 2014-07-10 |
20140191576 | ELECTRIC STORAGE SYSTEM - An electric storage system includes at least two types of electric storage cells. A first electric storage unit is configured from a first electric storage cell, and a second electric storage unit is configured from a second electric storage cell. The first and second electric storage units are electrically connected to each other through a current controlling circuit. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191577 | PEAK-CUT CONTROL DEVICE - A peak-cut control device is provided with a storage battery having a power generation device and a storage battery for charging/discharging a part of power generated by the power generation device. The peak-cut control device includes a difference power calculating section that calculates differential power between a planned power generation amount in the power generation device determined based on a temporary peak cut amount and a demand prediction power amount that predicts a power demand for each predetermined time, and also includes a peak-cut amount calculating section that compares the calculated differential power with chargeable power or dischargeable power per unit time of the storage battery every predetermined time and simulating charge/discharge of the difference power to/from the storage battery and an increase/decrease in the temporary peak-cut amount. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191578 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT POWER SUPPLY REGULATOR - The current signature of an electronic function is masked by controlling a current source that supplies power for the electronic function is controlled in a dynamically-varying manner. Excess current is detected and compared to a threshold. If the detected excess current meets the threshold, the operation of the electronic function is modified, for example by controlling a clock. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191579 | Power System for Data Center - A power system for data center, which comprises: a critical electrical equipment, an alternating current (AC) transformer, an AC power distribution unit (PDU), a rectifier transformer, and a DC PDU. The critical electrical equipment is disposed in the data center. The AC transformer is utilized to receive a first high AC electrical power from a first power utility and transform it to a low AC electrical power, and the AC PDU receives the low AC electrical power and applies the low AC electrical power to the critical electrical equipment of the data center. Further, the rectifier transformer is utilized to receive a second high AC electrical power from a second power utility and transform and rectify it to a low direct current (DC) electrical power, and a DC PDU receives the low DC electrical power and applies the low DC electrical power to the critical electrical equipment. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191580 | CONVERTING A LAMP FOR CONTINUED OPERATION FOLLOWING A LINE CURRENT FAILURE - A low voltage LED bulb having a base that fits a standard light socket designed to receive a bulb operated at line voltage is installed in a conventional lamp, which is connected by a lamp cord to a rechargeable battery, the charge in which is maintained by a charging circuit. The rechargeable battery can be provided in a module equipped with a receptacle capable of receiving a standard plug designed for line voltage, and in this case, the lamp requires no modification other than the replacement of the standard bulb by the low voltage LED bulb. In another embodiment, the battery and charger are incorporated into the lamp. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191581 | POWER SYSTEM VOLTAGE STABILIZER AND STABILIZATION METHOD - In an electric power system with a distributed power source, a fluctuation of its system voltage is brought about by an amount of power generation of the distributed power source that depends on weather. Stabilization of the system voltage is realized by generating a driving signal of a switch that the system has from weather forecast information and power system information and switching a configuration of the system. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191582 | Power Converter Circuit with AC Output and at Least One Transformer - A power converter circuit includes a synchronization circuit that is configured to generate at least one synchronization signal. A series circuit includes a number of converter units configured to output an output current. At least one of the converter units includes a transformer and is configured to generate an output current such that a frequency or a phase of the generated output current is dependent on the synchronization signal. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191583 | POWER BALANCING IN A MULTI-PHASE SYSTEM - Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for balancing the power output to each phase of a set of micro-inverters. The method of some embodiments is performed by a gateway, which receives output messages from a plurality of micro-inverters. The gateway identifies the phase of each micro-inverter and calculates the output of the plurality of micro-inverters to each power line of a multi-phase system. The gateway then sends control signals to the micro-inverters to control the output of each micro-inverter to maintain a balanced aggregate power output to each phase of the power grid. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191584 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND POWER TRANSMITTER AND POWER RECEIVER FOR THE SAME - A power transmission device performs contactless power transmission from a power transmitter to a power receiver. The power transmitter includes a main body supporting the power receiver by first and second surfaces that are disposed adjacent to each other, a power transmitting coil disposed within the main body and having a first coil portion corresponding to the first surface and a second coil portion corresponding to the second surface, and a power source supplying power to the power transmitting coil. The power receiver includes a main body having a third surface and a fourth surface opposed to the first and second surfaces, respectively, and a power receiving coil disposed within the main body and having a third coil portion corresponding to the third surface and a fourth coil portion corresponding to the fourth surface. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191585 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE EFFICIENCY IN NEAR-FIELD COUPLED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for maximum efficiency achievable in near-field coupled wireless power transfer systems are disclosed and may include configuring coil geometry, independently of load impedance and source impedance, for a transmit (Tx) coil and a receive (Rx) coil based on a media expected to be between the coils during operation. A desired susceptance and conductance may be determined and an impedance of an amplifier for the Tx coil may be configured based on the determined susceptance and conductance. A load impedance for the Rx coil may be configured based on the determined susceptance and conductance. A matching network may be coupled to the amplifier. The Rx coil may be integrated on a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip. One or more matching networks may be integrated on the CMOS chip for the configuring of the load impedance for the Rx coil. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191586 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS, AND WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM - A wireless power transmission apparatus includes: first coils receiving electric power from an AC power supply for transmitting the electric power to a power reception apparatus; and a controller selecting, from the first coils, a coil to be used for transmission of electric power to the power reception apparatus, based on a position of the power reception apparatus. The first coils are each configured to be switchable between a first state in which electric power can be transmitted to the power reception apparatus and a second state in which efficiency in transmission of electric power to the power reception apparatus is lower than the first state. The controller sets a coil in the first state that is selected to be used for transmission of electric power, and sets a coil in the second state that is not to be used for transmission of electric power | 2014-07-10 |
20140191587 | TRANSPARENT CAPACITIVE WIRELESS POWERING SYSTEM - A transparent capacitive powering system ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191588 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR REDUCING POWER TO PORTS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Methods, apparatuses and systems for reducing or selectively terminating the power supplied to or the voltage present at the ports of electronic devices are disclosed. Methods, apparatuses and systems for reducing or terminating the power supplied to and, thus, the voltage across electrical contacts of one or more ports of a portable electronic device when the port is not in use may be effected in a variety of ways and may prevent corrosion or other moisture-induced damage to each port, and to the electronic device of which the port is a part. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191589 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a safety device for a photovoltaic system for feeding into a power supply system, that includes at least one input for connection to a PV generator, at least one output for connection to an inverter, and a switching element for de-energizing the at least one output. The safety device includes an evaluating unit configured to switch the switching element based on a low-frequency signal at the at least one output. The disclosure also relates to a method for operating such a safety device. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191590 | ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - An electrical apparatus is provided which can reduce, when it is shipped in a state in which a secondary battery is built therein, power consumption before a user starts to use the electrical apparatus first. The electrical apparatus includes a secondary battery, a load which operates by power supplied from the secondary battery, and a switch element disposed between the secondary battery and the load. The switch element remains in an off state until a user starts use of the electrical apparatus. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191591 | Preventing Out-of-Synchronism Reclosing Between Power Systems - The present disclosure provides apparatus, systems, and methods for preventing out-of-synchronism closing between power systems. An intelligent electronic device (IED) apparatus may include a control component and a delay component. The control component is configured to selectively control opening and closing of a breaker. The control component selectively outputs a close signal to cause the breaker to connect a first portion of a power delivery system to another portion of the power delivery system. The delay component is configured to delay output of the close signal to the breaker. The delay component includes circuitry independent from control by the control component and the delay component is inconfigurable from a remote location. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191592 | Electro-mechanical energy harvesting switch - An electro-mechanical energy harvesting switch configured to provide at least two different control signals comprises: a generator activating member ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191593 | WIRELESS POWER RECEPTION DEVICES - A wireless power reception device may comprise a resonance coil configured to receive power from outside of the wireless power reception device in a magnetic resonance type; a load coil inductively coupled to the resonance coil to receive the power from the resonance coil in an electromagnetic induction type; and/or a load configured to receive the power from the load coil. The load coil may be short-circuited and/or the load coil and the load may not be connected to each other during a first interval. The load coil may not be short-circuited and/or the load coil and the load may be connected to each other during a second interval that is different from the first interval. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191594 | DC/DC CONVERTER FOR HYBRID SYSTEM - A DC/DC converter including a control unit configured to control a voltage variation mechanism, the voltage variation mechanism including a plurality of variable voltage regulator circuits each controlled by a switching signal. The variable voltage regulator circuits are grouped together in plural modules each controlled by a control signal sent by the control unit and the switching signals of the variable voltage regulator circuits of a same module are phase shifted in relation to each other, and the control signals of the modules are also phase shifted in relation to each other. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191595 | Device and Control System for Producing Electrical Power - Briefly, the invention involves a system and method for generating electrical power. The system includes an electromagnet positioned with one pole directed toward a like pole of a permanent magnet. The permanent magnet is preferably mounted for oscillating movement toward the pole of the electromagnet. A control system for the electromagnet is provided to supply direct current (DC) power in the form of square wave pulses which coincide with the position of the permanent magnet. Power is collected upon the collapse of the magnetic field within the electromagnetic magnet. In some embodiments the present device is supplied in the form of a reciprocating engine which provides rotary motion in addition to the electrical power generated. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191596 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINE - The present invention is a high efficiency permanent magnet machine capable of maintaining high power density. The machine is operable over a wide range of power output. The improved efficiency is due in part to copper wires with a current density lower than traditional designs and larger permanent magnets coupled with a large air gap. In a certain embodiment wide stator teeth are used to provide additional improved efficiency through significantly reducing magnetic saturation resulting in lower current. The machine also has a much smaller torque angle than that in traditional design at rated load and thus has a higher overload handling capability and improved efficiency. In addition, when the machine is used as a motor, an adaptive phase lag compensation scheme helps the sensorless field oriented control (FOC) scheme to perform more accurately. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191597 | ENHANCED COOLING OF ENCLOSED AIR COOLED HIGH POWER MOTORS - A fully enclosed fan motor assembly includes a motor housing. A stator is located radially inward from the motor housing. A rotor is located radially inward from the stator, and the gap in between the rotor and stator defines a rotor stator gap. A shaft is located radially inward from the rotor. A fin portion extending radially outward from the shaft is used to dissipate heat from the rotor to air drawn through the rotor stator gap and over the fin portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191598 | ELECTRIC MOTOR, IN PARTICULAR A RADIATOR FAN MOTOR, AND A CONTACT - An electric motor, in particular a radiator fan motor of a motor vehicle, has a stator which is fitted with a rotating-field winding, and a rotor which is mounted such that it can rotate in relation to the stator. A converter electronics system is provided, wherein a number of contact elements for insulation-free or enamel-insulated connection contacts of at least one component of the converter electronics system and/or for enamel-insulated winding ends of the rotating-field winding are mounted on a printed circuit board. The contact elements are in the form of clamping contacts or insulation-displacement terminal contacts. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191599 | GENERATOR HAVING VARIABLE POWER GENERATION - The present invention is disclosed a generator having variable power generation in which a plurality of rotors are inserted into one rotating shaft, a central connecting shaft of one rotor is detachably provided to one end of a connecting shaft of another rotor, magnets respectively arranged on ends of the two connecting shafts adjacent to each other are arranged to allow surfaces thereof having the same polarity to oppose each other, thereby spacing the two rotors apart from each other through a repelling force between the magnets, and when an external pressure greater than or equal to the repelling force between the two magnets is applied in the shaft direction, the connecting shafts of the two rotors are coupled to each other to transmit a rotational force to both of the two rotors, thereby generating power and successively increasing the power generation in accordance with the external environment. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191600 | ROTOR GEAR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A GENERATOR AND METHOD - A rotor gear mounting assembly for a generator includes a rotor shaft comprising a first end and a second end. Also included is a magnetic member arrangement operatively coupled to the rotor shaft proximate at least one of the first end and the second end. Further included is a hub portion of the magnetic member arrangement. Yet further included is a rotor gear operatively coupled to the hub portion. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191601 | GEARED MOTOR - A geared motor has a rotor, a stator which surrounds the rotor, and a gear mechanism with gear wheels. According to the described system, the gear wheels of the gear mechanism are arranged at least partially within the rotor. The geared motor may be provided with a switched reluctance motor as the electric drive, such that it can be used in an optimum manner for driving electric vehicles. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191602 | Electric Motor Systems and Methods - Electric motor systems and methods may provide highly efficient operation. The electric motor systems and methods discussed herein provide an oil filled motor that is low speed and utilizes permanent magnets. The electric motor may utilize a large number of poles and fractional slot design. Further, in some embodiments, the electric motor systems and methods may be suitable for use downhole. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191603 | SINTERED BEARING-EQUIPPED BLDC MOTOR FOR HAIR DRYER - Provided is a BLDC motor for a hair dryer, which includes a sintered bearing to guide rotation of a shaft, instead of using a typical ball bearing. Thus, a rotation shaft is held by fluid dynamic pressure generated by rotation of the BLDC motor, thereby decreasing vibration and noise. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191604 | MECHANICAL BACKUP BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MAGNETIC BEARING SYSTEM - The present disclosure describes a mechanical backup bearing system arrangement to work in conjunction with non-contact magnetic bearings and capable of coping with thermal expansions of the bearing components during operations. Expansions or contractions of an inner or outer race of a bearing can be compensated using particular springs providing a low profile and a proper stiffness. An electric machine system includes a rotational portion and a stationary portion. The electric machine further includes a magnetic bearing configured to support the rotational portion to rotate within the stationary portion. A mechanical back-up bearing resides in a cavity between the rotational portion and the stationary portion. A flat spring is carried by the stationary portion and abutting the back-up bearing. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191605 | ELECTRIC MOTOR, IN PARTICULAR RADIATOR FAN MOTOR - An electric motor, in particular a radiator fan motor of a motor vehicle, has a rotor which is mounted such that it can rotate in relation to a stator, a motor mount which has an electronics compartment for accommodating a converter electronics system, and an electronics compartment cover. The electronics compartment cover has a peripheral sealing groove into which a peripheral edge of the electronics compartment engages by way of a corresponding sealing web in order to reliably seal off the electronics compartment. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191606 | MULTI-CHANNEL WOUND-FIELD SYNCHRONOUS MACHINE - A multi-channel wound-field synchronous machine and method of assembling a multi-channel axial-flux wound-field synchronous machine are described. The machine includes an even number of stators and a plurality of field-excitation windings, each of the plurality of field-excitation windings being associated with a respective one of the stators. The machine also includes an exciter to feed all of the plurality of field-excitation windings. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191607 | MOTOR ROTOR AND MOTOR HAVING SAME - Disclosed is a motor rotor, comprising an iron core ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191608 | ROTOR FOR MOTOR - Disclosed therein is a rotor for a motor. The rotor includes: a rotor core including an annular ring having a shaft hole formed at a central portion thereof, a plurality of yokes formed around the annular ring, and magnet insertion holes formed between the neighboring yokes; magnets respectively inserted into the magnet insertion holes; and a pair of rotor covers each having a ring plate, which has a shaft insertion hole formed at a central portion thereof, and a plurality of stoppers protrudingly formed around the ring plate. A pair of the rotor covers are joined to an upper portion and a lower portion of the rotor core in such a fashion that the stoppers are respectively located at side portions of the magnet insertion holes. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191609 | MOTOR - A motor includes a stator having a ring type structure and including a plurality of teeth protruding toward an inner surface of the stator and coils wound around the teeth; and a rotor including a core with a plurality of permanent magnets circumferentially magnetized inside the stator around a rotation shaft and a non-magnetic member between the core and the rotation shaft, and the permanent magnet includes a protrusion protruding to the non-magnetic member. An area of the permanent magnet is increased by increasing a length of the permanent magnet so that a magnetic flux can be increased to increase a torque. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191610 | COIL WIRE FOR ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE AND COIL BODY - A coil wire for a rotating electric machine includes: an element wire assembly formed by bundling a plurality of element wires, the plurality of element wires being coated so as to be insulated from each other; and a coating member having conductivity, the coating member coating a periphery of the element wire assembly, the coating member being positioned in a slot of a stator of the rotating electric machine and being obliquely wound with respect to a longitudinal direction of the coil wire, and the coating member being formed with a plurality of conductive belts electrically insulated from each other. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191611 | ROTOR CORE - The invention relates to a magnetic rotor core for an electric rotary machine, including a stack of magnetic laminations having some poles provided with pole tips, said core including a stack that comprises laminations of which at least one of the poles has at least one at least partially truncated pole tip, preferably a single pole tip. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191612 | ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH MULTIPLE AIR GAPS AND A 3D MAGNETIC FLUX - The present invention relates to an electric machine ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191613 | ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH INTERMEDIATE PIECES HAVING MULTIPLE AIR GAPS AND A 3D MAGNETIC FLUX - The present invention relates to an electric machine ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191614 | FERROELECTRIC ENERGY CONVERSION USING PHASE CHANGING FLUIDS - The invention provides apparatus and methods for heating and cooling ferroelectric materials during a conversion between thermal and electrical energy. One method comprises the use of a fluid that performs repeated heating and cooling cycles, e.g., ‘thermal cycling’, of ferroelectric materials during the evaporation and condensation of a phase changing fluid. The systems, devices, and methods eliminate the need for external inputs such electrical or mechanical power, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the energy conversion. One apparatus comprises liquid-retaining wicks that helps fluid distribution and expands the range of operational environment for the energy system. Ultimately, the uniformity and speed of various embodiments of the thermal cycler apparatus and method provide improvements in conversion efficiency and reductions in parasitic loss over current thermal cyclers. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191615 | SURFACES THAT EASE RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT IN EAP GENERATORS - An EAP generator is described, including at least one EAP stack that is disposed between two force-transferring surfaces disposed parallel to one another, having at least one layer, facilitating relative displacement between the end of the EAP stack and the force-transferring surface facing toward that end, in particular a deformable or friction-reducing intermediate layer. A corresponding method for generating electrical energy from elongation energy on a capacitive basis by charge displacement is also described. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191616 | MEMS SWITCH - A MEMS switch has fixed support, a plate-shaped flexible beam having at least one end immovably supported by the fixed support and having an extending movable surface, a movable electric contact disposed on the movable surface of the flexible beam, a fixed electric contact facing the movable electric contact and disposed at a fixed position relative to the fixed support, first piezoelectric driver disposed above the movable surface of the flexible beam, extending from a portion above the fixed support towards the movable electric contact, and capable of displacing the movable electric contact towards the fixed electric contact by voltage driving, and second piezoelectric driver disposed at least on the movable surface of the flexible beam and capable of so driving a movable part of the flexible beam by voltage driving that the movable electric contact is separated from the fixed electric contact. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191617 | ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An acoustic wave device and an electronic component are disclosed. The acoustic wave device includes a substrate, excitation electrodes on the substrate and a cover. The cover comprises a frame member on the substrate, and a lid member. The frame member surrounds the excitation electrodes and includes an inner wall, top surface and an outer wall. The lid member is disposed on the top surface, and includes first and second surfaces opposite to each other, and a descending part on the second surface. The second surface faces the substrate. The descending part extends downward from the second surface, and covers at least a part of the inner wall or at least a part of the outer wall. The electronic component includes the acoustic wave device on a mounting substrate via an electrically conductive bonding member, and molding resin covering the device. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191618 | POLING TREATMENT METHOD, PLASMA POLING DEVICE, PIEZOELECTRIC BODY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, FILM FORMING DEVICE AND ETCHING DEVICE, AND LAMP ANNEALING DEVICE - A plasma poling device includes a holding electrode ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191619 | PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - In a method of manufacturing a piezoelectric device, among a +C plane on a +Z axis side of a piezoelectric thin film and a −C plane on a −Z axis side of the piezoelectric thin film, the −C plane on the −Z axis side of the piezoelectric thin film is etched. Thus, −Z planes of the piezoelectric thin film on which epitaxial growth is possible are exposed. Ti is epitaxially grown on the −Z planes of the piezoelectric thin film in the −Z axis direction such that the crystal growth plane thereof is parallel to the −Z planes of the piezoelectric thin film. Al is then epitaxially grown on the surface of the Ti electrode in the −Z axis direction such that the crystal growth plane thereof is parallel to the −Z planes of the piezoelectric thin film. | 2014-07-10 |
20140191620 | PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT - An electrically conductive contact layer ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191621 | PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT - A piezoelectric component ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191622 | PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT - A piezoelectric component ( | 2014-07-10 |
20140191623 | BREATHING ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor has efficient self-cooling. The electric motor contains a rotor that is rotatably mounted with respect to a stator. On a first sub-segment of an end face of the rotor, a first air-guiding contour is formed that, during rotation of the rotor in a reference rotation direction, generates an outwardly directed air flow. On a second sub-segment of the same end face, a second air-guide contour is formed that, during rotation of the rotor in a reference rotation direction, generates an inwardly directed air flow. | 2014-07-10 |