A resin material is injection-molded using an injection mold in which a resin flow channel is designed so that a plurality of gates are provided along a longitudinal direction at a position corresponding to an inner circumferential surface of a spacer, to obtain a molded product, the spacer having a shape that a plurality of arc-shaped circumferential surfaces are linked through a constricted part. The molded product is cooled in a state in which a runner that is connected to the gates is allowed to remain, and the runner is cut off thereafter. A water jacket spacer is produced by injection molding while achieving excellent moldability, the water jacket spacer being disposed in a water jacket, and controlling the flow of a coolant, the water jacket spacer including a plurality of segments, or having a shape that the water jacket spacer can be partially inserted into the water jacket.

A component for household appliances made of a plastic mixture comprising recycled polyolefin composition deriving from post-consumer plastic materials and/or post-industrial plastic materials and at least one filler. Also provided are a household appliance including the component and a method for manufacturing the household appliance by using the component.

A mechanism is described for facilitating smart handling of material for 3D printing. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes facilitating receiving recyclable material through an input bin coupled to the 3D printing apparatus, where the recyclable material represents a first object used at least once. The method may further include disintegrating the recyclable material for recycling into a second object and printing the second object based on the recyclable material and placing the second object into an output bin.

A method for coupling a number of utilities between a first system and a second system is provided. A first interface that couples the number of utilities between the first system and the second system is created between the first system and a utilities unit. The first interface is activated. A second interface between the second system and the utilities unit is deactivated, while the first interface remains activated.

An engine cylinder head includes an internal metal structure forming an upper portion of a combustion chamber. The internal metal structure includes a semi-compliant coating configured to absorb thermal expansion of the internal metal structure. The engine cylinder head also includes a polymer composite forming an external structure at least partially surrounding the internal metal structure.

An apparatus for accessing an interior of a fuselage assembly. A tower having a number of platform levels may be driven into a selected tower position within an assembly area. The interior of the fuselage assembly may be accessed using the number of platform levels.

An insulation system of a current-carrying conductor of an electric machine. The insulation system comprises a thermally curable resin including a polymer resin matrix and a nanoparticulate filler. A mica paper or mica tape is impregnated with the thermally curable resin. The thermally curable resin comprises nanoparticulate filler, the total quantity of nanoparticulate filler being at least 0.1 wt % and not more than 0.5 wt %.

An engine block assembly includes a head structure assembly, and a cylinder structure assembly. A plurality of fasteners interconnect the head structure assembly and the cylinder structure assembly. An outer shell encapsulates and supports both the head structure assembly and the cylinder structure assembly. The outer shell is a unitary polymer structure that is simultaneously over-molded onto the head structure assembly and the cylinder structure assembly. The head structure assembly and the cylinder structure assembly are constructed of components that are designed to carry the operational loads of the engine with minimal weight. The outer shell provides additional structural integrity, and provides fluid passages for lubrication and cooling, as well as support for other engine components.

A system and method for forming a strut. A strut comprises a laminated composite tube having a substantially hollow interior and a pair of longitudinal stiffeners attached to opposite sides of the laminated composite tube.

The invention provides a building block for a mechanical construction. The invention further provides a bearing, an actuator system, a housing, a hub, a mechanical connector and a gear box. The building block includes a first printed material being printed via an additive manufacturing process. The first printed material provides a framework of a second material different from the first printed material and at least partially embedded in the first printed material. The framework of the second material may be included in a hollow structure. Alternatively, at least a part of the framework of the second material may constitute at least a part of the inner wall of the hollow structure. The framework of the second material may be pre-fabricated or may also be generated via the additive manufacturing process. A benefit of this building block is that it allows an increase of strength while limiting the overall weight.