Abstract:
This disclosure is generally directed to a multi-value selection switch that includes an engagement surface with an integrated touch sensor. The integrated touch sensor includes a plurality of detectable positions that correspond to, for instance, a range of absolute or relative target input values between a predefined minimum and maximum. The engagement surface further defines a switch that actuates/activates based on detecting a user-supplied force and/or based on a user momentarily holding a finger/pointer position. A user can select a target input value by bringing a finger or other pointer within operable proximity of an associated detectable position and actuating the switch and/or momentarily pausing. In response, the selection switch outputs a control signal to an associated device to cause the same to adjust operation.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a vehicle control device comprising a display module with a display on a front face of the display module; a touch-sensitive layer; a transparent cover attached to the front face of the display module, wherein a front face of the transparent cover has a tactile feedback area; a haptic feedback unit configured to provide an active haptic feedback by moving or deforming the transparent cover; and a control unit configured to display a graphical user interface on the display, to receive a user input via the touch-sensitive layer and to trigger a vehicle function in response to the user input.
Abstract:
A communications cable (100) is described. The communications cable (100) includes a cable jacket (110), a separator structure (120) that defines one or more channels (130a, 130b, 130c, 130d) for receiving at least one communications medium (140a, 150a), and an insulator that surrounds the communications medium (140a, 150a). The cable jacket (120) can include one or more corrugations (161) on its interior surface. The separator (120) can also include one or more grooves on at least a portion of its surface. The insulator can also include one or more indentations on at least one of its interior or exterior surfaces. The corrugations, grooves, and indentations can extend along the longitudinal length of the cable (100) and define one or more air channels for forwarding and circulating air through or on the surface the cable (100). The circulation of air in the cable (100) can reduce the temperature of the cable and increase the quality of the signal transmitted through the cable (100).
Abstract:
Described herein are solid and foamable fluoropolymer alloy compositions and foamed articles using said foamable fluoropolymer alloy compositions. The foamable fluoropolymer alloy compositions can comprise a fluoropolymer, and a plastic polymer mixed with said fluoropolymer, wherein said plastic polymer is miscible with said fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer alloy composition may further comprise a foaming agent. By way of example, the foaming agent can be talc or a talc derivative, or a mixture of talc (or talc derivative) with a citrate compound, such as a citrate salt. One or more additives are added to render the compositions flame retardant and/or smoke suppressant.
Abstract:
Described herein are foamable compositions and methods of making foamed compositions. The foamable composition comprises at least one polymer and a foaming agent. The foaming agent comprises a talc or a talc derivative. The polymers described herein comprise a substantially non-halogenated polymer. One or more additives are added to render the compositions flame retardant and/or smoke suppressant. Also described are Power over Ethernet (PoE) cables, having at least one electrical conduit comprising an electrically conductive core, an insulation that at least partially surrounds said electrically conductive core and a polymeric separator extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having at least one channel adapted for receiving the at least one electrical conduit. The PoE cables are capable of carrying about 1 watt to about 200 watts of power.
Abstract:
Es wird eine Formvorrichtung zur Herstellung von Formteilen durch Rotationsformen vorgeschlagen. Die Formvorrichtung umfasst eine Formschale, die einen Produktbereich zur Formung des Formteils, einen außerhalb des Produktbereichs liegenden Flansch zur Fixierung der Formschale an einem Rahmen und einen Übergangsbereich zwischen dem Produktbereich und dem Flanschbereich aufweist. In dem Übergangsbereich ist wenigstens ein Entlastungsschlitz ausgebildet, wobei mehrere Entlastungsschlitze um den Umfang des Produktbereichs verteilt angeordnet sein können.
Abstract:
Compositions, devices, and methods for providing shieldmg communications cables are provided. In some embodiments, compositions including electrically conductive elements are disclosed. In other embodiments, cable separators, tapes, and nonwoven materials including various electrically conductive elements are disclosed.
Abstract:
A vehicle instrument panel skin comprises residues of a thermoplastic urethane elastomer and a propylene-ethylene copolymer. The thermoplastic urethane elastomer includes a polyol, an organic diisocyanate, an optional chain extender, and an optional hindered amine light stabilizer and a benzotriazole ultraviolet stabilizing agent. A method for forming the instrument panel skin is also provided.
Abstract:
Internal mattress wall structures interlocking engageable with mattress innerspring assemblies (12) provide a structurally integrated resilient mattress support edge to which padding upholstery (43) is integrally attached. The wall structures include a main body section with a vertically oriented wall surface and a plurality of parallel flanges (29) which mechanically engage the innerspring assembly by compression fit between the intermediate and terminal convolutions of the perimetrical coils of the innerspring assembly. Corner structures contiguous with side and end wall structures form a contiguous smooth side wall support characteristics comparable to an innerspring assembly.
Abstract:
A low-profile composite material bedding foundation system and methods of manufacture and assembly uses spring modules (16) made of molded composite materials and supported by inner frame members (22). The low-profile of the spring modules, and the composite material spring property of return to uncompressed state from total depth deflection without set, greatly decreases the height of the bedding foundation (10) in which the spring modules are attached directly to foundation frame members (18, 20, 21). The small size and simple geometry of the spring modules is especially suited for flexible arrangement and automated assembly of low-profile foundations.