Abstract:
An electronic assembly (100) includes a backplate (102), a substrate (106) and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) (104). The backplate (102) includes a cavity (103) and the substrate (106) includes a plurality of interconnected electrical components (107). The substrate (106) is positioned within the cavity (103) and a wall height of the cavity (103) is greater than a combined thickness of the substrate (106) and the adhesive (104), which bonds the substrate (106) to the backplate (102).
Abstract:
A friction-stir welding apparatus includes a friction-stir welding tool (10), a spindle (32) on which the tool is located, bearings (34) supporting the spindle for rotational movement, and a heat sink (30) that is mounted on the spindle between the friction-stir welding tool and the bearings. This arrangement reduces and/or eliminates the need for more expensive and complex cooling means, such as a water cooled jacket having seals and a pump. Expected benefits include increased reliability and economy of operation.
Abstract:
A motion mechanism for achieving motion in two directions that are at right angles to each other includes two linear actuator assemblies (12,14) arranged parallel to each other, a carriage assembly (16,18) mounted on each of the linear actuator assemblies, and a head (20) slidably linked on opposite sides thereof to the carriage assemblies via slide assemblies (24,30) that have slide members (26,28;32;34) that are linearly movable with respect to each other along equal but opposite angles with respect to the direction of movement of the carriages.
Abstract:
An electronic assembly (100) includes a backplate (102), a substrate (106) and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) (104). The backplate (102) includes a cavity (103) and the substrate (106) includes a plurality of interconnected electrical components (107). The substrate (106) is positioned within the cavity (103) and a wall height of the cavity (103) is greater than a combined thickness of the substrate (106) and the adhesive (104), which bonds the substrate (106) to the backplate (102).
Abstract:
A sideview vision system in a vehicle (10) and a method for operating the system. The sideview vision system has a camera (16) fixedly mounted to the vehicle for capturing an image (8) alongside and extending rearward the vehicle, and a display (14) for displaying a view to a driver (12) of the vehicle. The method includes capturing an image using the camera, the image having a first portion (41) and a second portion (42) different from the first portion, displaying a first view corresponding to the first portion in response to the vehicle transmission being in a forward gear, and displaying a second view corresponding to the second portion in response to the transmission being in a reverse gear.