The circuit of claim 1 wherein said detecting means comprises means for comparing voltage levels obtained by said ramp signal with respective predetermined further D.C. voltage reference values each obtained as a respective predetermined ratio of said first reference voltage. The small deviation that is present is likely a consequence of the (small) effect of the ramps on [Cl −] i.) That is, any error introduced by a component value during the integrate cycle will be cancelled out during the de-integrate phase. The limited ramped output signal from the integrator is then chopped by a solid state switch at a desired bias or erase signal frequency, and thereafter filtered to obtain a ramped high frequency sine wave signal. 2 by a hatched area. The key advantage of this architecture over the single-slope is that the final conversion result is insensitive to errors in the component values. An efficient method of moving cart which reduces the risk of low back pain should be concerned. The circuit of claim 10 wherein said first means comprises a resistive voltage divider means having one terminal coupled to said output of said adjustable D.C. reference voltage source, having a second, opposite terminal grounded and having a third terminal provided between said first and second terminal, respectively, corresponding to said output of said first means and wherein a resistance value between said first and third terminal and between said second and third terminal of said resistive voltage divider means is selected equal to obtain a time interval necessary for ramping-up equal to that which is necessary for ramping-down said ramp signal with respect to said maximum value. It has distinct advantages that include high immunity to component tolerances, component drifts, and noise. 1. 14. Similarly, the respective resistor values of divider 87, 88 are selected such that the output voltage at 82 corresponds to a value V2 shown in FIG. FIG. The I-V curves obtained with the voltage-ramp method (Figures 2Ea,b) all deviate <1.3% from the correct modeled conductance, without artificial decay. As an example, in the preferred embodiment the time interval from the beginning of a ramp-up signal at T0 to T3 when a desired optimum voltage level V3 is obtained, is 16 milliseconds, while the time between T0 and T1 corresponding to the duration of section k is 12 milliseconds. If the ramp width is added, the overall slope, as dictated by inter-ramp constraints is: (2) The overall slope was determined to be sufficiently stable at 44°. 1250.02 Roadway Cross Slope 1250.02(1) Lanes The cross slope on tangents and curves is a main element in roadway design. Removing these … © 2020 Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Published by Elsevier Korea LLC. a detecting means coupled to detect predetermined magnitudes of an increasing ramp signal in a first succession and to apply responsively respective control signals to said switches to connect is sasid first succession said further resistors respectively to said series input resistor to obtain an incrementally increasing slope of said increasing ramp signal and said detecting means being coupled to detect said predetermined magnitudes of a decreasing ramp signal in a second succession, opposite to said first succession and to apply responsively respective control signals to said switches to disconnect in said second succession said further resistors respectively from said series input resistor to obtain an incrementally decreasing slope of said decreasing ramp signal. Be aware of the pavement cross slope, wind conditions and other considerations for the route. As noted previously, in the preferred embodiment the latter values are selected R1=R2. 4, the present invention is not restricted thereto. 4 is utilized, it is possible to change the reference voltage Vref while the duration of the entire ramp signal T0 to T3 or T4 to T7 remains the same. 2. While the above-described disadvantage of the prior art circuits may be more apparent with respect to erase signal ramps because of the relatively large magnitudes of flux involved, it is also relevant to A.C. bias signal ramps, depending on the optimum signal envelope magnitude and associated time interval in which that magnitude is to be obtained by the linear ramp signal. Prior art circuits and methods for generating ramp signals such as useful in magnetic bias signal recording or erase are known to provide linear ramps having a predetermined slope. • Control of inflowing water from hill side slopes is a critical factor in design of such landfills. FIG. The circuit of claim 3 further comprising a first resistive voltage divider means having one terminal coupled to said output of said first D.C. reference voltage source, having a second, opposite terminal grounded and having an output terminal provided between said first and second terminal, respectively, said output terminal being coupled to said non-inverting input of the integrating means. However, in some applications, for example when recording audio signals in video tape recorders, it is also required to obtain an optimum erase or bias signal level within a relatively short time corresponding to one video field or frame interval, that is, within 30 milliseconds or less to facilitate editing. The technique is called current-mode control because the inductor current is directly controlled, whereas the output voltage is controlled only indirectly by the current loop. Regarding the pushing method, the shear force decreased when the ramp was raised (p < 0.001). The dual-slope A/D conversion method is very popular in applications that do not require high-speed operation. 1 are recorded on the tape which, when played back, cause audible "pops" disturbing to the ear. 4. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Indoor ramps are not recommended because they take up a great deal of space. A cone laser cannot be used on this type of field without total reconstruction of the sidelines and a portion of the outfield. 4. As it is known, the longer the duration of the ramp signal within that non-linear region the larger will be the wavelength of the "bumps" and if a sufficiently long wavelength could be provided it may fall below the audible bandwidth or below the operating range of an associated playback amplifier. For a mild slope, such as the 1-in-20 slope required for a wheelchair ramp, a 3-in. FIG. 2 shows an example of a prior art erase voltage envelope Ve which may cause the "bumps" such as indicated in the playback characteristic of FIG. 4 that when Vref changes as described above with reference to values Va, Vb, Vc, etc., the respective reference voltages received at inputs 81, 82 of voltage comparators 77, 78 change proportionally therewith, thus proportionally changing the respective slopes of increments k, k', l, l', m, m' as it is shown in FIG. 1. 2 and 3 it is seen that section k of the characteristic of FIG. 1. AMPEX SYSTEMS CORPORATION A DE CORP., CALIFORNIA, Free format text: However, as mentioned earlier, such a desired long ramp cannot be provided by the prior art circuits when it is also required to obtain an optimum bias or erase signal envelope level within one field or frame interval in video recording applications. 20, 1984, entitled "D.C. 3. 3. The thusly obtained signal is then attenuated by a potentiometer attenuator connected in the high frequency signal path in each respective channel to obtain respective desired optimum levels and thereafter the resulting attenuated signal is applied to a respective bias or erase current amplifier of that particular channel as it is well known in the art. AMPEX CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA, Free format text: 1809384-02, Page 10-7, issued in May 1980. Circuit and method for generating a ramp signal. Thirty healthy male workers performed 14 tasks consist of moving a cart up and down on the ramp of 0°, 10°, 15°, and 20° degrees with pushing and pulling methods. From the foregoing description it follows that any convenient number of increments such as k to m or m' to k' may be provided by the circuit of the present invention by detecting a corresponding number of predetermined ramp signal magnitudes provided by the integrator and by utilizing a corresponding number of parallel resistors such as 71, 72 and switches such as 73, 74, respectively. Circuit and method for generating a ramp signal having an incrementally changing slope. A column-parallel dual-gain single-slope ADC comprises an input for receiving a signal V in, a sample-and-hold stage which receives V in and outputs sampled signal V in,samp, a comparator, a counter, and a ramp generator which generates high-gain (HG) and low-gain (LG) ramps, with the ratio of the LG ramp slope to the HG ramp slope being greater than 1. The slope of the edge of pavement relative to the axis of rotation is referred to as “the relative However, when at time T2' the output signal at 27 reaches value V2, a further control signal is provided on line 76 by voltage comparator 78 which control signal in turn closes switch 74. 3. It is followed by section l having a steeper slope while the slope of the last section m is the steepest. The non-linear region of the tape characteristic is illustrated in FIG. For example, the latter detection may be provided by utilizing a device such as a digital counter receiving a clock signal at a known frequency, for detecting a time corresponding to T0, at which the ramp-up signal starts. 6. 10. This study aimed to investigate the effects of handling types (HTs) and slope on lumbar spinal load during moving a cart on a ramp. When comparing the characteristics of FIGS. Consequently, when the increasing voltage ramp at the output 27 of integrator 40 reaches value V1 as indicated at time T1' in FIG. This angle, together with the inter-ramp height and the required ramp width impose an overall slope angle of 42°. q Zone two – soil retention blankets (Table 1, p. 5), with a control section below the blanket sections. 2. The steep slope in zone 1 necessitated safety ropes. It is seen that the circuit of FIG. 1. We conducted a 2 × 2 × 4 factorial design with three main factors: 2 HTs, 2 handling directions of moving a cart and 4 degrees of ramp slope. 4 to control the switches 73, 74. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a circuit and method of generating a ramp signal which has a sufficient duration or length within the non-linear region of the magnetic medium characteristics while an optimum signal value is obtained by that ramp signal within a predetermined short time. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). The deep roots of these plants bind the earth together while their foliage and branches protect from the erosion caused by rainfall and winds. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. The dual-slope integration type of A/D conversion is a very popular method for digital voltmeter applications. The results demonstrated significant differences when moving a cart by push and pull methods on a 0° slope (p < 0.001). It will be understood that to activate the respective switches 73, 74, either the voltage levels V1, V2 or the respective times T1', T2' and T5', T6' necessary to obtain these voltage levels may be detected, respectively. The circuit of claim 4 wherein respective resistance values between said first and said output terminal and between said second and said output terminal of said resistive voltage divider means are selected equal to obtain a time interval necessary for ramping-up equal to that which is necessary for ramping-down said ramp signal. The method of claim 14 wherein said step of successively increasing or decreasing the slope of said ramp voltage, respectively, is provided by successively decreasing or increasing said selected integrating time constant, respectively in predetermined increments. 7. 3) Slopes over 8% will either require vertical curves or 10 foot transitions to flat to prevent bottoming out. In audio magnetic recording it is necessary to provide a "ramp-up" as well as a "ramp-down" signal of a certain duration or length to avoid a disturbing "pop" recorded on the magnetic medium as it is well known in the art. For example, a TDC might output the time of arrival for each incoming pulse. Learn about our high-quality motorcycle ramps and other motorcycle products, from how to properly tie down a motorcycle, to understanding the differences between each type of ramp so you can make an educated purchase, the … The "ramp-up" and "ramp-down" periods T0 to T3 and T4 to T7 provided by that integrator 40 are equal when the respective values R1 and R2 of resistors 15, 16 are selected equal as it is the case in the preferred embodiment of FIG. The present invention relates to a method of measuring a subject's physical strength and an apparatus therefor in which the oxygen uptake based on 75% HRmax (75% of the patient's maximum heart rate) is estimated so that the physical strength of the subject based on oxygen uptake can be evaluated over a wide range of … ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. 4. The slope-area method consists of using the slope of the water surface in a uniform reach of channel and the average cross-sectional area of that reach to give a rate of discharge. Various materials are used depending on the desired or necessary characteristics of your site. Field of the Invention . 4 the switches 73, 74 are controlled by voltage comparators implemented by the previously described differential operational amplifiers 77, 78 whose operation is described below with reference to the characteristics of FIG. These bumps remain recorded even after a new information signal is recorded on the tape over these bumps, for example during edits. drain water away from the roadway and 2% is a commonly used slope rate. Figure 5. PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362. It is seen from the foregoing description that in accordance with the present invention the slope of the ramp signal provided by the circuit of FIG. For steeper slopes, you will have to go to a 1-in. 4. 4. Our results showed significant effect of HT, handling directions and slope on compression and shear force of the lumbar spine (p < 0.001). Can anyone of the math gurus on the forum calculate the force required to push a 200 pound … 200 lbs up a slope like that and I am almost ten years away from being 80. slump. The ability to manage an incline is related to both its slope and its length. Ramp slopes between 1:16 and 1:20 are preferred. Elevated launches can be used to bypass environmentally sensitive areas or areas of unstable 4 is changed in predetermined linear increments. A portion of the circuit of FIG. It is a further object of this invention to provide a circuit and method for generating an incrementally changing ramp of a recording bias or erase signal having a relatively gentle slope within a non-linear region of the magnetic medium characterstics and which ramp signal has a relatively steep slope outside that region. When such a prior art linear ramp signal of a very short duration passes through the non-linear region of the tape it non-symmetrically modulates the high frequency signal recorded thereon and "bumps" such as shown in FIG. 4 in accordance with the present invention and which portion is not described or shown in the cross-referenced patent application will be described below. Figure 4. 24. A circuit for generating an adjustable ramp signal, comprising; an adjustable D.C. reference voltage source having an output coupled to provide a desired adjustable D.C. reference voltage value; a first resistive voltage divider means having a first terminal coupled to said output of said adjustable D.C. reference voltage source having a second, opposite terminal grounded, and having a third, output terminal provided between said first and second terminal, respectively; an integrating means having an inverting input coupled to receive a postive or negative D.C. input step voltage for responsibly coupling said inverting input to said adjustable first D.C. reference voltage or ground, respectively, having a non-inverting input coupled to said output terminal of said voltage divider means for receiving a predetermined ratio of said adjustable first D.C. reference voltage value and having an output coupled to provide said ramp signal in response to said D.C. input step voltage; said integrating means having a series input resistor coupled between an input terminal for receiving said input step voltage and said inverting input and a feedback capacitor coupled between said output and said inverting input of said integrating means and having a predetermined number of further input resistors and switch means respectively, each further input resistor being coupled in parallel to said series input resistor via one said switch means; and saod corciot further comprising: a predetermined number of voltage comparators coupled to detect in succession predetermined magnitudes of said ramp signal and voltage divider means, each voltage comparator having a first non-inverting input coupled to said output of said integrating means and a second inverting input coupled to an output of said voltage divider means, respectively, each said voltage divider means having a first terminal coupled to an output of said adjustable D.C. reference source and having a second, opposite terminal grounded, and wherein an output of each said voltage comparator is coupled to a control input of one said switch means. Slope-Area Method . Therefore, in the latter applications it is desirable to provide a bias or erase signal ramp as long as possible but still within the above-indicated short interval. successively increasing or decreasing in predetermined increments the slope of said ramp voltage, respectively, in response to detected predetermined magnitudes obtained by said respectively increasing or decreasing ramp signal. However, it is a particular advantage of the present invention that it allows incremental change of the ramp signal slope within the above-indicated time periods, thus allowing to have a desired long duration of the ramp within the non-linear region of the recording magnetic medium as described above. Before you take any laser tools out on the job, be sure to thoroughly read the manuals and play around with the features in order to feel confident in your ability to read the graph and execute commands. 2, 1982 with this application, now U.S. Pat. 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