139 results about "Solid shell" patented technology

The invention provides a multi-use light fixture that includes a light engine, a rugged housing, and an external power supply removeably embedded within an optional external enclosure. The light fixture includes several novel heat management features designed to reduce the risk of failure and thereby increase the reliability of the light fixture. The light engine includes groups of light modules, each having a light emitting diode (LED) and a zener diode. The housing includes an internal gap defined between the a circuit board and the housing. The housing also includes an arrangement of external fins and vents that dissipate heat generated by the light engine. The lens cover includes a plurality of inlets to supply ambient air into the fixture. During operation, heat is generated by the light modules, namely the LEDs, and then is transferred along a first flow path through a main body portion of the housing and the fins for dissipation to ambient and a second air flow path whereby ambient air flows through the light engine to increase the performance and efficiency of the light engine.

A method and apparatus for casting a near-net-shape article from a high temperature material, such as a refractory metal intermetallic composite material. The apparatus includes: a means for forming a molten material comprising at least one of a metal and an alloy; a means for pouring the molten material; a mold assembly comprising a solid shell having a face coat interposed between the solid shell and molten material; and a heater assembly for maintaining the solid shell at a temperature. The molten material solidifies within the solid shell to form a near-net shape of the article. The near-net shape article may be a turbine assembly component, such as, but not limited to, a vane or airfoil.

A microencapsulated product comprises a core, a first shell comprising a protein and being substantially carbohydrate-free, and a second shell comprising a carbohydrate and being substantially protein-free. The double shell structure provides a strong shell that makes the microcapsule suitable for use in food products. The core can be a lipid, and in particular a structured lipid with nutritional benefits, such that the nutritional benefits can be passed on to the consumer. The microcapsules of the present invention can be used in making foods products, beverage products, and mixes for making such food and beverage products.

A single combination task lamp and flashlight, providing separate flood and spot light beams, independently controlled in a three-state sequence by simple push button switches. The two kinds of light beams are produced by separate arrays of compact light emitting devices. both arrays are driven by a single, rechargeable battery powered electrical circuit that provides separate, regulated constant currents to the respective arrays of LEDs. the optics and electronics are constructed in a single, ruggedized, compact module. The module is enclosed within a slim, rugged housing and easily field replaceable with minimal tools.

A fire extinguishing and fire retarding method is provided comprising the step of confining a fire extinguishing and fire retarding agent in slurry, liquid or gaseous form within a shell wherein the shell comprises such an agent in solid form. An agent such as ice water, or liquid carbon dioxide is useful when employing the shell as “non-lethal” device. The solid shell is sublimable and will burst upon impact or upon exposure to the environmental conditions at the target site to release the contents of the shell as well as the fragments of the shell onto the target site.

A single combination task lamp and flashlight, providing separate flood and spot light beams, independently controlled in a three-state sequence by simple push button switches. The two kinds of light beams are produced by separate arrays of compact light emitting devices. both arrays are driven by a single, rechargeable battery powered electrical circuit that provides separate, regulated constant currents to the respective arrays of LEDs. the optics and electronics are constructed in a single, ruggedized, compact module. The module is enclosed within a slim, rugged housing and easily field replaceable with minimal tools.

Long range, battery powered, wireless environmental sensor interface devices that can be connected to a plurality of sensors and wirelessly communicate the sensor readings back to a central collection device or Internet terminal. Instead or additionally, sensors can be integrated with the device for added efficiency. The devices incorporate a rugged enclosure and an internal power supply that allows them to be placed in harsh environmental conditions and operate for multiple years without maintenance due to unique power-saving design features. The RF circuitry is specially optimized for long-range outdoor communications of small quantities of data. Line-of-sight communication range of several miles is possible with this device. Various embodiments are disclosed.

Spherical capsule having a liquid core and a seamless solid shell surrounding the core, in which: the diameter of the capsule is in the range of 4-8 mm; the thickness of the shell is in the range of 20-200 μm; the shell thickness to capsule diameter ratio is in the range of 0.004-0.04; the shell contains 70-90% (m / m) gelatin and 10-30% (m / m) plasticizer, based on the solids content of the shell; and the core has a flavoring content in the range of 1-100% (m / m), based on the total mass of the core.

The invention discloses a buffering energy-absorbing web reinforced composite anti-collision device. The device comprises an anti-collision unit (1); the anti-collision unit (1) comprises a shell (2) and a filling material body (3) positioned in the shell (2); the shell (2) is a solid shell consisting of a composite surface layer (4) or a sandwiched shell consisting of a composite surface layer (4) in which a sandwich material (5) is filled and the sandwich material (5); and the filling material body (3) comprises a spatial lattice body (6) and a dissipative material (7), the spatial lattice body (6) is formed by arranging fiber webs (8) in the shell (2) in a single-layer unidirectional, single-layer bidirectional, multi-layer unidirectional or multi-layer multi-directional mode, and the dissipative material (7) is positioned between the fiber webs (8) and / or the fiber webs (8) and the inner wall of the shell (2). The anti-collision device has the characteristics of low cost, strong anti-collision property and long service life, and is easy to assemble and replace and suitable for popularization and use.

A low-power gas chromatograph is provided including an optional air sampler module, an injector, an analytical column, a pulsed-flame photometric detector, and a computer system. The gas chromatograph of the present invention is designed for portable use such that the sensitive components of the system are mounted in a way that they are at least partially insulated against shock applied to the instrument. A rugged housing is provided such that the instrument can be used during field operations without destruction of sensitive components due to dropping and the like.

The invention discloses a composite sandwich structure cable bridge which is convenient to popularize and simple and convenient to construct, can effectively improve rigidity and can realize high load bearing capacity and large span. The composite sandwich structure cable bridge comprises a trough type unit and a cover plate unit, the trough type unit comprises side plates and a bottom plate, the side plate and bottom plate structure comprises one or combination of a solid shell comprising a composite surface layer, a sandwich solid body comprising a composite surface layer and sandwich materials, a sandwich solid body comprising a composite surface layer and a lattice web plate and a sandwich solid body comprising a composite surface layer, sandwich materials and a lattice web plate, and each of the side plates and the bottom plate is provided with at most one solid shell structure comprising the composite surface layer. The composite sandwich structure cable bridge can be arranged on large communication and power transmission lines of subways, bridges and the like.

A compact, battery-operated, rechargeable device providing flashlight and nightlight capabilities responsive to one or both of motion detection and light detection, and which is further capable of providing a timed flashlight operation, all within a highly compact, rugged housing.

Long range, battery powered, wireless environmental sensor interface devices that can be connected to a plurality of sensors and wirelessly communicate the sensor readings back to a central collection device or Internet terminal. Instead or additionally, sensors can be integrated with the device for added efficiency. The devices incorporate a rugged enclosure and an internal power supply that allows them to be placed in harsh environmental conditions and operate for multiple years without maintenance due to unique power-saving design features. The RF circuitry is specially optimized for long-range outdoor communications of small quantities of data. Line-of-sight communication range of several miles is possible with this device. Various embodiments are disclosed.

A low-power gas chromatograph is provided including an optional air sampler module, an injector, an analytical column, a pulsed-flame photometric detector, and a computer system. The gas chromatograph of the present invention is designed for portable use such that the sensitive components of the system are mounted in a way that they are at least partially insulated against shock applied to the instrument. A rugged housing is provided such that the instrument can be used during field operations without destruction of sensitive components due to dropping and the like.

The invention discloses a formaldehyde absorbing material which is formed by high-hydrophobicity solid particles and aqueous solutions in a high-speed stirring mixing mode. The stirring speed of high-speed stirring operation is 1000 turns per minute to 12000 turns per minute and the stirring time is 1 minute to 30 minutes. According to the formaldehyde absorbing material, the high-hydrophobicity solid particles are adopted so as to be mixed with the aqueous solutions of substances capable of making a chemical reaction with formaldehyde, after the high-hydrophobicity solid particles and the aqueous solutions are stirred and dispersed at a high speed, the formaldehyde absorbing material of an air pocket water type structure is obtained, the formaldehyde can be absorbed by a solid shell of the material, the aqueous solutions contained in the shell can absorb the formaldehyde as well, a chemical reaction can be conducted between solute in the aqueous solutions and the formaldehyde, and therefore the formaldehyde absorbing efficiency is high. According to the formaldehyde absorbing material, the high-hydrophobicity solid particles and the aqueous solutions are mixed so that the air pocket water type structure can be formed, the contact area between the aqueous solutions and air can be increased, and therefore the formaldehyde absorbing efficiency can be improved.

An electrochemical cell having an enclosure comprised of an enclosure body portion composed of a relatively high electrical resistivity material and an enclosure lid portion composed of a ductile material is discussed. The body portion of the enclosure preferably comprises Grade 5 or 23 titanium and the lid portion preferably comprises Grade 1 or 2 titanium. The enclosure lid is joined to the body of the enclosure through a welding process such as laser welding. The combination of these differing materials provides an enclosure that effectively retards the occurrence of eddy current induced heating as well as provides an enclosure that is more mechanically robust.

A method of casting a metal ingot with a microstructure that facilitates further working, such as hot and cold rolling. The metal is cast in a direct chill casting mold, or the equivalent, that directs a spray of coolant liquid onto the outer surface of the ingot to achieve rapid cooling. The coolant is removed from the surface at a location where the emerging embryonic ingot is still not completely solid, such that the latent heat of solidification and the sensible heat of the molten core raises the temperature of the adjacent solid shell to a convergence temperature that is above a transition temperature for in-situ homogenization of the metal. A further conventional homogenization step is then not required. The invention also relates to the heat-treatment of such ingots prior to hot working.

A ruggedized case for transportation and protection of electronic equipment used in harsh commercial or military environments. The ruggedized case is 30-70% lighter than other similar competing cases through the use of lightweight, low-density, superior strength composite materials. The ruggedized case includes a multi-panel case body open at each end and two removable covers. A chassis which may be vibration and shock isolated, and a removable rack mount frame are also provided. Each component of this ruggedized case, including recessed cover latches, and handles, weather and airtight seals, adjustable rack mount frame lock mechanisms, and vibration isolators, have been significantly improved to provide more ergonomic form and functionality.

The invention provides an improved method and device for measuring and real-time monitoring the pressure of water in pores of an underground soil layer. The invention is characterized in that the detection can be realized by pressing a water-permeable water pressure sensor which is protected by a solid shell into underground by virtue of pressure, the water pressure sensor is arranged in a hollow cavity of the solid hollow bullet shell, the rear end of the bullet shell cavity is open so as to form a ventilating channel, a water permeating hole which penetrates the shell walls and is communicated with the hollow cavity is arranged on the bullet shell, a water-permeable mud-blocking layer is arranged between the water permeating hole and / or the water pressure sensor, and the rear end of the bullet shell is provided with a splicing type hollow probing rod in a flexible connection mode, thus the detection of the pressure of water in the pores of underground layer can be realized without excavating and drilling. Furthermore, the method is simple, the detection cost is low, the detection is accurate, the detection of the pressure of water in the pores in multiple different height layers above the maximum depth can be realized, and a new detection method for pressure of the water in the underground pores, especially the pores in the undisturbed soil, can be created.

A ruggedized mobile computing system for a motor vehicle includes a ruggedized mobile computing device, which can be mounted in the trunk or other convenient location, and a suitable user interface system, such as a display screen, keyboard, etc., mounted in the vehicle cabin. The computing device can accommodate user-removable, plug-in electronic modules that perform specialized processing, communications, control or other specialized tasks relating in some way to the vehicle mission or purpose. The device has a ruggedized enclosure made of a durable material such as sheet metal or high-impact plastic. The enclosure can include a guard that protects cables extending from the front panel from being damaged or inadvertently removed. Cooling and warming systems can be included that maintain the enclosure environment within suitable operating temperatures in hot or cold weather. Some or all of the electronic or electromechanical elements, such as a disk drive, can be mounted with isolation mounts that protect them against harmful effects of mechanical shock and vibration.

A method of casting a metal ingot with a microstructure that facilitates further working, such as hot and cold rolling. The metal is cast in a direct chill casting mold, or the equivalent, that directs a spray of coolant liquid onto the outer surface of the ingot to achieve rapid cooling. The coolant is removed from the surface at a location where the emerging embryonic ingot is still not completely solid, such that the latent heat of solidification and the sensible heat of the molten core raises the temperature of the adjacent solid shell to a convergence temperature that is above a transition temperature for in-situ homogenization of the metal. A further conventional homogenization step is then not required. The invention also relates to the heat-treatment of such ingots prior to hot working.

A tray liner of flexible construction relies on the rigid airline or railroad car seat tray underneath it to create a horizontal clean and sanitary surface useful for supporting food and drink utensils. While it is especially useful for handling food items for toddlers or small children during travel, the tray liner may also be used on a high chair in a restaurant. It may also be used by older children to provide a play area for toys with multiple parts that may easily fall off a tray. Adult use by the general public or by handicapped people also offers a more secure dining platform with spill protection during travel. It has soft semi-rigid edges which function to keep objects or fluids from falling off the supporting tray. It has a sturdy outer covering with an impervious interior surface which is impermeable to liquids and waterproof.

Spherical capsule having a liquid core and a seamless solid shell surrounding the core, in which: the diameter of the capsule is in the range of 4-8 mm; the thickness of the shell is in the range of 20-200 μm; the shell thickness to capsule diameter ratio is in the range of 0.004-0.04; the shell contains 70-90% (m / m) gelatin and 10-30% (m / m) plasticizer, based on the solids content of the shell; and the core has a flavoring content in the range of 1-100% (m / m), based on the total mass of the core.

The invention discloses a staggered grid slow wave structure loaded by rectangular metal columns, which adopts a rectangular solid shell, rectangular grid teeth distributed along a longitudinal direction periodically on an upper top surface and a lower bottom surface of the shell, one or more rectangular metal columns loaded in the middle of the grid teeth and a structure composed of two band-shaped injection channels. The high-order mode operation of slow-wave structure can be realized by using the rectangular metal columns. This staggered grid slow-wave structure can effectively suppress thelow-order mode sum and work in the high-frequency band with the same structure size. The millimeter-wave terahertz traveling wave tube / backward wave tube based on this slow-wave structure has many advantages, such as compact structure, high electronic efficiency, high output power and so on. The structure has a wide application prospect in high data rate communication systems, high precision imaging systems, radar complete appliance systems and so on.

An underground data communication apparatus, system, and method are described. The data communication system includes a transceiver disposed on an entrance port to an underground vault or enclosure, where the transceiver includes a rugged housing, where at least a portion of the rugged housing extends above the surface of the entrance port. A monitoring device is disposed in the vault. The monitoring device can be a sensor that provides data related to a real-time condition within the vault. In addition, the data communication system includes a gateway unit that relays the data to the transceiver. The gateway / transceiver can take a combination of wireless and / or wired signals from the monitoring device which provides real-time data regarding environmental, component, and / or other electronic equipment conditions for those components / equipment disposed within the vault.

The invention provides a multi-color glasses frame blank and a shell profile shapes blank as well as molding equipment thereof. The multi-color glasses frame blank is a long-strip profile shapes; the width of the multi-color glasses frame blank is 120-200 mm and the thickness of the multi-color glasses frame blank is 20-66 mm; the length of the multi-color glasses frame blank can be designed and set according to a shearing machine; and the blank can be made of cellulose diacetate, TR90 (Thio Rubber 90) or other nylon materials which are similar with the TR90, a nylon elastic body or a nylon alloy material. According to the multi-color glasses frame blank and the shell profile shapes blank as well as the molding equipment thereof disclosed by the invention, the blank with the width of the glasses frame with the needed shape is molded for one time under other related material profile molding process conditions of using the plastified cellulose diacetate, the TR90 or the other nylon materials which are similar with the TR90, the nylon elastic body or the nylon alloy material, so that a primary cutting production procedure can be reduced and the material waste is reduced; working hours can be saved by flat-bottom and arc-shaped profile shapes and the product quality is improved; and the working hours and the material waste can be saved by hollow and solid shell rods.

A new device, called Afferent Pupil Tester, designed for close up and magnified examination of both pupils at the same time, superimposed, as they react to direct and consensual light, comprises of high plus lenses, measuring grid, bright LED lights controlled with momentary switches, UV lights controlled by momentary switches, batteries, built-in camera and / or external camera, detachable facemask, and a sturdy casing.

A shelter has a packaged configuration and a deployed configuration. The shelter has four panels, each with four edges and two faces. The first and fourth panels have a rectangular shape, and the second and third panels have a quadrangle shape. The relationship of panel edge lengths and angles of the quadrangle shelter panels create a sturdy enclosure that is easy to erect, manipulate, and reconfigure. Furthermore, the shelter may be erected by rotating the panels into place via pivotal connections between the panels and optionally through the use of a lever arm.

The invention discloses a tuna tracking float acoustic anti-theft device. A tracking float is used for fixing driftwood used for tuna seine catching. The tracking float is a satellite tracking floating float, and is composed of a satellite transceiver, a GPS, a fathometer used for probing fish schools, a temperature sensor, a magnetic switch, a solar cell panel and or a storage battery and a solid shell. The acoustic anti-theft device is arranged in the tracking float and is provided with a hydrophone used for monitoring noise under water, the output end of the hydrophone is sequentially connected with a signal amplifier, a band-pass filter, an A / D converter and a DSP micro processor, and the DSP micro processor carries out feature extraction and goal recognition on the noise under water according to a stored underwater noise sound feature library and a mode recognition library of a conventional ship engine.

Belonging to the technical field of modern food processing, the invention discloses a glucosyl core-shell structure carrier material, preparation and application thereof. According to the invention, spherical hyperbranched water-soluble starch particles are adopted as the raw materials, an enzymatic grafting chain extension process is employed for treatment to modify the surface of a water-solubleglucan molecule into a solid shell structure with densely accumulated crystalline structures, thereby forming the glucosyl core-shell structure carrier material with "an amorphous state inner core cavity and a crystalline state outer shell layer". The spherical hyperbranched water-soluble starch particles adopted by the invention have wide raw material sources, and are not restricted by production places and seasons; the steps are simple and easy to operate, the reaction conditions are controllable, the cost is relatively low, and basically no pollution is caused to the environment; the product prepared by the method provided by the invention can effectively protect, transfer and release functional nutrients, can be applied to food, medicine, daily chemicals and other fields, and has verygood market prospects and broad economic benefits.