Semi-Automatic Modeling Technique of Torque Converter Flow Passage

The modeling technique of hydrodynamic torque converter flow passage was investigated. The semi-automatic modeling technique of torque converter flow passage was proposed. The flow passage model of each converter wheel is considered as a revolution entity sliced by two curved surfaces. In order to generate the revolution entity, a new approximation method, condition optimum arc approximation, was proposed. The method was used to approximate the meridional streamlines of the inner and outer wall. As a result, the three-dimensional revolution entity can be conveniently generated. In order to create slice surfaces, the central stream surface of flow passage was approximated with a quadric surface. The normal vector of the quadric surface and the thickness/thickness-function of bade were used to calculate the discrete point coordinates of blade surfaces. Via the rotation transformation to the coordinates, the discrete point coordinates of slice surfaces were obtained. A parameterized program code used for the hydrodynamic torque converter design and semi-automatic modeling was developed. Modeling errors were calculated and analyzed. The flow passage model was generated in several minutes with the help of the program code, Auto CAD and Solidworks software. Finally, the model was inputted into Gambit, and the pre-processing task used for the numerical simulation of torque converter flow field was successfully completed. The investigation results show that the semi-automatic modeling not only can ensure the accuracy of modeling, but also librates the research and design workers of torque converter from the time-consuming modeling work, which paves the way for the numerical simulation of the complex flow field of the hydrodynamic torque converter.

Soil Mapping of a Small Watershed in a Brazilian Savanna Biome: A Semi-Automatic Approach

The objective of this work is to propose a semi-automatic methodology for the creation of a semidetailed to detailed watershed’s soil map. This methodological proposal is based on the traditional method (field work and photo interpretation) and on morphometric variables analysis, using data originated from the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) program. The steps taken through this methodological proposal were the identification of the hydromorphic areas boundaries through interpretation of aerial orthophotographs;the compartmentalization of the relief through color composition techniques using the morphometric variables—slope, altimetry and horizontal curvature;the development of a pedological database based on data gathered in the field;the elaboration of a preliminary soil map based on the compartmentalized relief and on the dataset of the soils sampled in the field;the elaboration and adjustment of the final soil map according to the interpretation of aerial photographs and also the physical and chemical analyses of the soils. This semi-automatic methodology demonstrated improved efficiency in defining the soil units, reducing operation time and subjectivity of the process, thereby contributing to the systematization of soil mapping at watershed level in scale 1:50,000, as well as, promoting better knowledge between the relation of the geomorphic and soil variables in the Brazilian Savanna Cerrado.

Integration of User-system View for Cyber Crime Analysis： A Semi-automatic Approach

There is a rapid rise in cybercrime cases. There does not exist any effective forensic methods to deal with these eybercrime cases. Investigators are required to study the details of a large amount of tedious source in order to understand the crime model and dig out the evidence. This requires a lot of effort and may result in human errors. In order to overcome these potential errors that may cause by the investigators, we propose a semi-automatic approach that integrates the user view （based on a high level study of the forensic investigator） and the system view （based on the automatic analysis of the source codes） to assist investigators in refining the scope of the investigation. The approach has been verified using a real cybercrime case and the method has been shown to be effective in assisting the investigators in refining the scope of investigation and understanding the crime model. The semi-automatic approach has improved the efficiency and reliability of the digital forensic analysis of cybercrime cases involving large volume of digital evidence from multiple sources.

A Semi-automatic Method Based on Statistic for Mandarin Semantic Structures Extraction in Specific Domains

This paper proposed a new method of semi-automatic extraction for semantic structures from unlabelled corpora in specific domains. The approach is statistical in nature. The extracted structures can be used for shallow parsing and semantic labeling. By iteratively extracting new words and clustering words, we get an inital semantic lexicon that groups words of the same semantic meaning together as a class. After that, a bootstrapping algorithm is adopted to extract semantic structures. Then the semantic structures are used to extract new

An Analysis of the Orthogonal Crank-rocking Lever Spatial Mechanism for the Weft Insertion in Rapier Looms

On the basis of the analysis of typical orthogonal crankrocking lever spatial mechanism for the weft insertion in rapier looms, the rules of the outputting lever motion and the mechanism pressure-angle variety are studied when the maximum swing angle of rocking lever and the length of outputting lever have different values, and the optimum parameters suitable for motion transmission can be chosen. At the same time some existing shortpoints of the mechanism are also pointed out.

CONJUGATE CAM WITH FIVE-BAR LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR RAPIER DRIVE OF FLEXIBLE RAPIER LOOMS

A new type of rapier drive for flexible rapier loom through conjugate cams with five-bar linkage mechanism is raised and analyzed. Two designs suitable for the conversion of 1515-190.5 shuttle looms are given as examples. This mechanism can be applied to traditional shuttle looms as well as to new flexible rapier loom design.

Air Velocity Fluctuation in Reed Groove of Air-Jet Loom

The airflow in the reed groove of the air jet loom for the weft insertion includes the jet stream from the relay nozzle, the back leak stream from the reed, and the diffusion stream from the open side. The air velocity in the reed groove can be measured to analyze the influence of process parameters during the weft insertion. The relation between the air velocity and the relay nozzle distance, the jet angle or the supply pressure of the relay nozzle can be studied. In this paper, the pitot tube is applied to measure the air velocity in reed groove by the instrument designed. And the results indicate that the air velocity fluctuation in the reed groove is strong, and can drop from 150 m·s-1 to 80 m·s-1 drastically.

MODIFIED MOTION PATTERN OF LOOM RAPIER

A modified trapezoid acceleration pattern with a constant speed part is introduced for loomrapier motion driven by cam.The pattern can meet the time requirement of rapier on entering andleaving the shed,and can satisfy the condition when the period duration of inserting is not equal tothat of withdrawing.Meanwhile,the pattern can also reduce the maximum acceleration of rapierand make the derivatives of rapier acceleration change continuously without any abruptness ofjerks.

RECONSTRUCTION OF AXLE-TREADLE LOOM IN HAN DYNASTY

The axle-treadle mechanism of Han loom consists of a set of components, including two pedals controlling one shaft via a central axle. Based on the new archaeological finds, especially the pottery loom model, the collection of Krishna Riboud, and the historical document, a kind of axle treadle loom with oblique warp frame was reconstructed by author. It might be applied in the central China at that time, especially in Shandong and Jiangsu areas, and it was not later than the Warring State period for the oblique axle treadle loom to come into being and reach a peak in the Han Dynasty. After that time, it was used with the vertical frame but lost the importance gradually.

Review and Prospect of the Shuttleless Loom Development

In this paper, a review of the shuttleless looms’ development shows that three types of shuttleless looms: rapier, Jet and gripper projectile, are now equally matchable with each other. A prospect of the shuttleless loom’s development is also dealt with. It can be predicted that both rapier and Jet looms will be developed further and the future development of a new type of modern weaving looms will be prosperous in the coming 21st century.

THE POTENTIALITY OF ENERGY-SAVING IN SHUTTLE LOOMS

In this paper,the effects of loom speed fluctuation on the mean speed and on the power ofdriving motor were investigated and the expressions for these effects were derived.Based on theenergy relationships,a new index of equivalent fluctuation was introduced,the connection be-tween this equivalent fluctuation and the energy of speed function on frequency domain was thenfound.In addition to the above theme,the residual kinetic energy of the shuttle and pickingmechanism,taken as a considerable part in the potentiality of loom energy-saving was also ana-lysed.According to the results of theoretical analyses,the ways of energy-saving in looms weresuggested.Finally,taking the loom of 1511 type as a practical example,the potentiality ofenergy-saving was calculated.

KINETO-ELASTODYNAMICS OF A FLEXIBLE RAPIER LOOM

For a complicated high speed reciprocating machine to meet the requirements of precise motion of its mechanisms, a study of its kineto-elastodynamies is necessary. Here is an example to find out the cause of the misengagement of flexible rapiers, by means of kineto-elastodynamic analysis, so as to meet the requirements of flexible rapier loom′s design, with beat-up and weft insertion mechanisms operating at high speed.

Dynamics of Water Jet in Water Jet Looms

On the base of the study on dynamics of water jet in water jet looms, the parameters of water jet mechanism which affect the speed of water jet are analyzed and optimized. So the stability of the water jet can be improved to raise the speed of water jet as well as weft insertion rate and to enlarge the width of woven fabrics a lot. At the same time it also points out that to increase water jet speed and to prolong its affective jet time depend mainly on the accretion of spring rate (constant)of stiffness and the diminution of plunger's cross sectional area respectively.

A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF WORKING CHARACTER OF WEFT TENSION COMPENSATOR IN NEEDLE LOOMS

Based on the analysis, according to the principle of vibration, of the working character of weft tension compensator in needle looms, the paper studied the principle of tension compensation and introduced the idea of compensating coefficient. The paper also discussed some factors affecting the effect of tension compensation.

A STUDY ON THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF CAM BEAT-UP MOTIONS FOR RAPIER LOOMS

Based on the requirements of the two-phase rapier loom’s beat-up system characteristics, the dynamic responses of its beat-up system to three different types of cam input motion are studied in this paper. Also, their corresponding analytical comparisons are made. At the end of the paper, the authors put forward a proposal of new type cam beat-up motion for future practice.

Design of Electronic Weft-Insertion System for Three-Dimensional Loom

The motion laws for rapier weft insertion mechanism are analyzed. According to the special requirements on rapier loom's weft-insertion system for weaving three-dimensional( 3-D) fabric,a new rapier electronic weft-insertion system is presented. The design principle for 3-D loom's weft insertion system is introduced,including the design of the motion law of electronic weft-insertion system,the driving system's hardware configure,and its software's controlling principle. The weft insertion system is computer-controlled and servocylinder driven so as to control the rapier's movement to insert the weft into the multi-shed while 3-D weaving. This method greatly simplifies the weft-insertion system,achieves weft-insertion with variable travel,and improves the flexibility and reliability. The weft insertion system has been applied in a 3-D loom successfully.

A RESEARCH ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF SHUTTLES ON THE BOX LOOM

The figure of shuttle distribution one side of the loom has been used to show the convel-sion of shuttle in picking process.The characteristics of the figure have been analysed andused to introduce a simple method for shuttle starting distribution.

Study on the Back Rest System of Looms

Periodic variations of warp tension during a weaving cycle result in corresponding change of back rest position, and the oscillation of back rest affects the fluctuation of warp yarn in return. A mechanical model of back rest system of looms is presented on basis of auto control theory, and the factors affecting the dynamic performance of the back rest are analyzed. In the model, warp yarn is regarded as a viscoelastic medium, and the adjustable parameters and the adjusting range of the back rest system are increased, so the loom's applicability for the fabric's variety is enhanced. Finally, the methods of designing and adjusting the back rest are discussed, and a trend of back rest system development is given.

Study of Water Jet Impulse in Water-Jet Looms

The watar jet impulse is brought forward to study the traction force of the water jet to the flying weft in water-jet looms. The distribution of the water jet impulse in the shed is tested by a sensor, and the influence of water jet parameters on the water jet impulse is analyzed.

Replication of Gold In-woven Fabric of Korean Goryeo Dynasty on Chinese Draw Loom with a Major Pattern Sheet(da hua lou ji大花楼机)

A kind of gold in-woven fabric of Korean Goryeo Dynasty was successfully replicated on a Chinese draw loom with a major pattern sheet in The Yunjin Research Institute, Nanjing city.