Abstract:
The present invention pertains to vibration devices (100) that do not require a rotating mass. In accordance with aspects of the invention, a coil (104) causes a plunger (102) to move linearly. A spring device (106) is coupled to one end of the plunger (102). Activation of the coil (104) causes the plunger (102) to move in a first direction relative to a body and coil deactivation enables the spring device (106) to move the plunger (102) in an opposite direction relative to the body. Activating the coil (104) at a predetermined frequency causes vibration of the plunger (102). Vibratory forces are transferred via the spring device (106) and coil onto the body at predetermined locations. Opposing spring devices (146a, 146b) may be affixed to either end of the plunger. Spring devices (106) may be linear or non-linear. Such spring devices (106) may be used in conjunction with magnetic spring devices (308). A controller (425) and a driver circuit (422) may be used to control system operation.
Abstract:
A magnetic spring actuator comprising a ring (90), a piston (92) movably disposed inside of the ring, and a non-magnetic holding cylinder (94). At least one of the ring and the piston is magnetic. Due to a magnetic force caused by at least one of the ring and the piston, the piston is initially located in a first position with respect to the ring. Application of an outside force results in movement of the piston to a second position with respect to the ring. The magnetic force produces a return force for causing the piston to return to the tirst position with respect to the ring. Alternatively, the piston can be fixed and the ring can be adapted for moving with respect to the piston in a similar manner. A bi-metal coil spring (148) may be wound around the piston.
Abstract:
An actuator (10) including an SMA member (12), a magnetic material portion (14) connected to the SMA member, and a first magnet (16) in magnetic communication with the magnetic material portion.
Abstract:
A method of estimating solenoid heat accumulation and providing output power compensation thereof. The method is particularly well suited for compensating the drive solenoids within a player piano mechanism, or similar. A heat value is maintained for each coil whose accumulated heat is of interest. A quantity of heat is periodically removed from each heat value which corresponds to the level of thermal dissipation for the solenoid during the period. Similarly, a quantity of heat is periodically added to the heat value to account for the power being applied to the active solenoids. A gain compensation value may then be calculated from the heat value and used to temperature compensate the power being applied to the solenoids wherein force roll-off is prevented in response to solenoid use.
Abstract:
Ferromagnetic material of an elongated object, such as a fiber optic cable (12), is permanently magnetized in a manner that results in a substantially cylindrically symmetric radial external magnetic field around the object. The radial external magnetic field varies periodically along the length of the object. If the wavelength of the periodic variations is long compared to the width (diameter) of the object, the strength of the radial external magnetic field decreases approximately inversely with distance from the object for distances that are small compared to the wavelength. Magnetization of the ferromagnetic material is achieved by a magnetizer having pairs (10) of counter-rotating mirror-image magnets adjacent to an object that is moved longitudinally relative to the magnets. By virtue of the magnetization, buried objects, such as pipes and cables can be detected magnetically at substantial distances from the objects.
Abstract:
본 발명은 가속도 센서를 사출성형금형에 볼트로 부착하여 사출성형 중 금형의 진동 신호의 진폭 변화를 측정하여 사출시간과 보압시간을 산출하고, 마그네틱 홀 센서를 이용하여 금형의 형폐 및 형개 신호를 감지하고 사이클 타임과 냉각시간을 측정하여 사출성형공정을 모니터링함으로써 설치 및 유지보수가 간단하고 설치비용을 절감할 수 있는 사출성형공정 모니터링 시스템 및 방법에 관한 것이다.
Abstract:
본 발명은 전자담배에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는, 커버부가 바디부로부터 분리되어 카트리지부를 외부로 노출시킨 상태에서는 사용자가 전자담배에 형성된 버튼을 눌렀을 때 카트리지부 측으로 전류가 흘러 기체가 발생될 수 있지만, 커버부가 바디부에 결합되어 카트리지부를 덮은 상태에서는 전자담배에 형성된 버튼을 누르더라도 카트리지부 측으로 전류가 흐르지 않도록 함으로써, 사용자의 의사와 다르게 눌린 버튼에 의해 카트리지부 측으로 전류가 공급되어 기체가 발생하는 문제를 차단하고, 불필요한 전력 소모에 의해 전자담배가 방전되지 않도록 하며, 커버부가 바디부에 결합된 시점부터 일정 시간동안 카트리지부의 살균이 이루어지도록 하는, 전자담배에 관한 것이다.
Abstract:
인서트 마그넷을 포함하는 사출물을 형성하는 사출방법은, 고정 마그넷이 장착된 인서트 코어를 제공하는 단계, 고정 마그넷을 이용하여 인서트 코어의 일면에 인서트 마그넷을 정위치시키는 단계, 사출 이전에 인서트 마그넷이 금형 공간 내에 위치하도록 인서트 코어를 배치하는 단계, 및 인서트 마그넷과 함께 사출물을 성형하는 단계를 포함한다.
Abstract:
Described is a method and device for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising bringing a sample comprising a target analyte into contact with magnetisable particles, the particles being coated with binding molecules complementary to the target analyte, resulting in bound and unbound binder complexes, positioning the magnetisable particles, comprising both bound and unbound binder complexes, in proximity to a magnetic field sensor, changing the magnetic field sufficient to release at least a portion of the magnetisable particles, comprising both bound and unbound binder complexes, from their proximity to the magnetic field sensor, and measuring changes in a magnetic signal detected from the net movement, being either translational or rotational movement, of the magnetisable particles relative to the magnetic sensor.
Abstract:
A magnetic suture has a ferrule with a tapered region in which a knotted suture is provided and secured with an adhesive, and a straight region in which a magnet is provided. The magnetic suture can be manufactured and assembled by knotting a suture, threading it through the tapered portion, and applying adhesive. The structure and method provide a magnetic suture provide increased manufacturing tolerances and decreased failure rates, thereby reducing waste of components and time while increasing the manufacturing/assembly speed and reliability of magnetic suture assembly.