Abstract:
A radio head cable may include an inner conductor and an outer conductor coaxially arranged around the inner conductor. The inner conductor may have a first direct current resistance and a cross-sectional area of at least 5.0 square millimeters. The outer conductor may have a second direct current resistance equal to or less than the first direct current resistance. A first dielectric layer including polyvinylchloride may be positioned between the inner conductor and the outer conductor. A second dielectric layer including polyvinylchloride may be positioned around the outer conductor, and a third dielectric layer including nylon may be positioned around the second dielectric layer.
Abstract:
Terminating of a metallic, electrical conductor is accomplished by heating an end of the conductor until the metal becomes molten and forms a homogeneous mass followed by cooling and solidification of the mass and subsequent shaping of the mass, if desired, to form a terminal having any one of a number of different configurations. That end of the conductor which is to be terminated preferably is supported in a vertical plane with the free end of the conductor lowermost whereupon the surface tension of the molten metal causes the latter to form a pearshaped enlargement or nodule tapering toward the opposite end of the conductor. Heating of the conductor preferably occurs in an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation of the molten metal.
Abstract:
A push-pull switch having a pair of axially aligned, extensible and retractable links and a pair of resilient, normally nonconductive switching members one of which may be compressed and rendered conductive in response to extension of the links and the other of which may be compressed and rendered conductive in response to retraction of the links. The resilience of the compressible switching members normally maintains the links in such positions that neither of the switching members is conductive.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for forming and placing a skein of wire on a circular array of blades of coil insertion apparatus for subsequent transfer thereby to the slots of a dynamoelectric machine stator core member to form a wave winding. A generally circular skein of wire is generated and is then initially formed into an undulating configuration having at least two convexly curved loop sections respectively joined by connecting portions to intermediate, concavely curved sections. The thus-formed skein is thereafter transferred onto the blades of the coil insertion apparatus with the loop sections being disposed on the exterior of the array and respectively spanning first groups of the blades, the intermediate sections being disposed on the interior of the array and respectively spanning second groups of the blades, and the connecting portions respectively passing between respective pairs of blades at the ends of adjacent first and second groups.
Abstract:
This invention comprises a circuit and apparatus for sensing the input voltage to a device and for boosting the input voltage when it falls below a predetermined acceptable level so that the voltage supplied to a device is relatively constant. A sensing circuit acts to switch in the boost winding of an autotransformer when the input voltage is below the predetermined level. A second sensing circuit and apparatus is provided which senses a second input voltage level, lower than the first, and which disconnects the load device when the input voltage is below the second level.
Abstract:
A pushbutton control assembly for operating a vehicle''s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system cmprises a housing having a movable valve for operating a plurality of fluid motors and electrical switch contacts for operating a plurality of electrical devices, the valve being adjustable by means of a single slide member the position of which is determined by a selected one of a number of reciprocable pushbuttons which also effect opening and closing of selected switch contacts. A flexible motion transmitting cord is coupled to all of the pushbuttons and is operable to effect movement of a selected pushbutton in one direction in response to movement of any other pushbutton in the opposite direction.
Abstract:
The disclosure describes an improved apparatus and methods for electrically activating a desired load device and for determining whether the desired load device is operating properly. The preferred embodiment described in the specification comprises a sensor, such as a photoelectric cell, for generating an indicating signal if the desired load device, such as an automobile headlight, is operating properly. The sensor is connected to a send-receive module that applies a coded control signal to a signal transmitting path in response to the indicating signal. The signal transmitting path is connected to a receive module that receives the coded control signal and activates a control device, such as a display lamp, which indicates whether the automobile headlight is operating properly. The send-receive module receives another coded control signal over the signal transmitting path that operates the load device. Both the send-receive module and the receive module preferably comprise binary counters that respond to the coded control signals.
Abstract:
Apparatus for forming concentric, multi-turn, nested dynamoelectric machine field coils in which first and second concentric coil forms are provided each having first and second parts for respectively forming first and second opposite end portions of the first and second coils which are respectively connected by generally straight side portions. Each of the first parts comprises two elongated, spaced, parallel pins arranged to form generally straight first end portions of the respective coil, each of the second parts being laterally spaced from the respective first part thereby to form the side portions of the respective coil. Each of the second parts has a first section comprising two elongated, spaced, parallel pins and a second section comprising two elongated, spaced, parallel pins spaced from the first section pins on the side thereof remote from the respective first part and parallel with the first section pins. The pins of each of the second parts are arranged in a pattern to form the second end portion of the respective coil with generally straight side sections respectively joined to the respective side portions and converging to and joining a generally straight end section parallel with the first end portion.
Abstract:
AMINE-MODIFIED SILOXANES ARE ADDED TO WIRE CONDUCTOR INSULATING COATINGS, I.E., SOLUTIONS OF NYLON, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AND POYTRIMELLITAMIDE, TO REDUCE THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION OF THE CURED COATING. THE COATINGS OF THE INVENTION ADHERE TO CONVENTIONAL ENAMELS AND MAY BE USED UNDER OR OVER SUCH ENAMELS. UPON HEATING, THE INGREDIENTS IN THE DEPOSITED COATING REACT OR INTERRACT TO PRODUCE HARD, SLIPPERY SURFACES.
Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprises a spherical or ball terminal and a socket adapted to receive the ball and having a substantially U-shaped configuration including a pair of opposed sides or arms spaced apart a distance less than the diameter of the ball, each of the arms having an opening therein of smaller diameter than that of the ball. Preferably, each of the arms of the socket has a slot which communicates with its associated opening, each slot including an inwardly tapering throat portion which functions to guide the ball terminal into the openings.