A bearing support assembly for supporting a bearing of an electric motor output shaft relative to a housing. The bearing assembly includes a rigid cap that receives the bearing and resilient boot disposed in the cap between the bearing and cap inner surface. The cap has an irregularly shaped outer surface that interfaces with housing structures to permit the small motions over five degrees of freedom. The bearing support assembly permits self-alignment of the bearing with respect to the motor output shaft and also permits adjustment of natural frequencies of the system that includes the motor, the bearing and the housing. As a result, an improved response to mass unbalances and external loads is achieved.
H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRAPPING AT LEAST ONE NUCLEATED CELL USING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRODE FOR A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE, AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE
The approach presented here relates to a method for trapping at least one nucleated cell using at least one electrode for a microfluidic device (100). To that end, the method comprises a step of outputting an application signal that causes a sample liquid comprising the at least one nucleated cell to be applied to a carrier substrate (105) of the microfluidic device (100), and a step of providing a current signal to an interface with the at least one electrode in order to generate, at or in a microcavity (110) of the carrier substrate (105), an electric field configured to trap the at least one nucleated cell as target cell in the microcavity (110).
The invention relates to a microfluidic cartridge (100, 101, 102) having an L-shaped floor area (105). The invention further relates to a method for producing (600) and processing (700) cartridges (100, 101, 102) of this type.
The invention relates to a method for securing a gasket (4) on a bipolar plate (12). The method comprises the steps of applying and aligning a first gasket film (4a) to and on a second gasket film (4b) having connection recesses (8), of connecting the first gasket film (4a) to the second gasket film (4b) such that the gasket (4) is formed, of placing the gasket (4) onto the bipolar plate (12) such that the second gasket film (4b) lies with the connection recesses (8) on the bipolar plate (12), and of carrying out an embossing step, in which an embossing force is applied in the region of the connection recesses (8) by an embossing tool (20) such that an embossed adhesive point (24) is formed and the first gasket film (4a) is connected to the bipolar plate (12) via an adhesive (16) arranged in the connection recess (8) on the first gasket film (4a).
H01M 8/242 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells with solid or matrix-supported electrolytes comprising framed electrodes or intermediary frame-like gaskets
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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT INCLUDING HYDRAULIC DECOMPRESSION ENERGY RECLAMATION
A hydraulic circuit includes a prime mover that is configured to generate an oscillating flow of hydraulic fluid, and an actuator that is driven by the prime mover and configured to provide oscillating motion and to be connected to a load in each direction of the motion. The hydraulic circuit also includes a reclamation device that is disposed in the hydraulic circuit between the prime mover and the actuator. The reclamation device captures and stores a portion of hydraulic fluid displaced from the actuator during a transition between opposed motions, where the portion of hydraulic fluid corresponds to an amount of hydraulic fluid equal to a volume of fluid required to compensate for compression of fluid within the hydraulic circuit due to system pressure and load pressure. The stored fluid is used by the circuit in a subsequent motion.
F15B 15/04 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member with oscillating cylinder
Systems and methods for volume control over intercom trunk lines. One example method includes receiving, from a first keypanel coupled to a first intercom, a call request identifying a remote keypanel coupled to a second intercom. The method includes transmitting a trunk request based on the call request and receiving a trunk setup message. The method includes activating a first crosspoint to provide a two-way audio connection between the first and second intercom devices. The method includes applying a trunk gain value to the first crosspoint based on the remote keypanel and transmitting, with an audio gain based on the trunk gain value, an audio stream received from the first keypanel. The method includes receiving, from the second intercom, a gain adjustment value associated with the first keypanel and the remote keypanel and applying an adjusted trunk gain value to the first crosspoint based on the gain adjustment value.
A system and method are disclosed for monitoring rides in a vehicle in which a driver of the vehicle picks up a rider at a pickup location and drives the rider to a drop-off destination. The system includes at least one sensor arranged in the vehicle and configured to capture sensor data during the rides, a transceiver configured to communicate with a personal electronic device of a driver of the vehicle, a non-volatile memory configured to store data; and a processor. The system captures sensor data during a ride, determines an activity index indicating an activity level within the vehicle during the ride, and stores the sensor data captured during the ride with the activity index as metadata. In response to an upload request, the system uploads sensor data depending on the activity level.
G06Q 50/43 - Business processes related to the sharing of vehicles, e.g. car sharing
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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IN-VEHICLE SYSTEM FOR MONITORING RIDES OF A MOBILITY SERVICE PROVIDER
A system and method are disclosed for monitoring rides in a vehicle in which a driver of the vehicle picks up a rider at a pickup location and drives the rider to a drop-off destination. The system includes at least one sensor arranged in the vehicle and configured to capture sensor data during the rides, a transceiver configured to communicate with a personal electronic device of a driver of the vehicle, a non-volatile memory configured to store data; and a processor. The system captures sensor data during a ride, receives a ride identifier from the personal electronic device that uniquely identifies the ride, and stores the sensor data captured during the ride with the ride identifier as metadata.
G06Q 50/43 - Business processes related to the sharing of vehicles, e.g. car sharing
G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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IN-VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SUPERVISED RIDE HAILING EXPERIENCES
An in-vehicle system for safe and supervised ride hailing experiences by a mobility service provider is disclosed. The system advantageously comprises a monitoring device which is installed in the vehicle by the driver. The monitoring device enables a monitoring feature in which it records audio and video data during rides in the vehicle. If necessary, such as for resolving a dispute or in the event of an accident, the monitoring device uploads the recorded data to a cloud storage backend. The monitoring device has a recognizable design and is integrated with mobility service provider applications used by both the driver of the vehicle and the riders who hail rides. The services of the monitoring device are operated by a trusted, neutral third-party. The trusted, neutral third-party may provide live qualified support at the touch of a button in an emergency or if the rider/driver simply feels uncomfortable or unsafe.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MICROOPTOELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT, AND CORRESPONDING MICROOPTOELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT
The present invention relates to a method for producing a microoptoelectromechanical component and to a corresponding microoptoelectromechanical component. The microoptoelectromechanical component is equipped with a base substrate (1a) comprising: a cavity (5) which is formed therein and is closed by a covering substrate (1b); an optical waveguide (50) on the covering substrate (1b) above the cavity (5), which waveguide has a sheathed waveguide core (50c); an electrical contact element (20) in the region of the surrounding covering substrate (1b), wherein a contact pad (10a') formed from an electrically conductive polysilicon layer is situated below the electrical contact element (20), wherein the optical waveguide (50) and the covering substrate (1b) located therebelow are divided into a stationary portion (S) and a deflectable portion (B) which can be docked onto the stationary portion (S) by electrically deflecting the corresponding portion of the covering wafer (1b).
ROBERT BOSCH GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG (Germany)
Inventor
Tillmann, Falck
Link-Dolezal, Johanna
Nagel, Philip
Freudigmann, Hans-Arndt
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for dispensing at least one liquid medium (1, 2) by means of a spray-nozzle unit (12), in particular for agricultural purposes, wherein the spray nozzle unit (129 has at least one spray nozzle (16) through which the medium (1, 2) is dispensed, and comprising at least one sensor device (28) by means of which a biomass (BM), in particular weeds, is identified, wherein, when the location of the biomass (BM) is known, the at least one spray nozzle (16) is activated in order to dispense the medium (1, 2) onto the biomass (BM).
ROBERT BOSCH GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG (Germany)
Inventor
Stuke, Bernd
Jaegle, Felix
Le Hen, Gael
Ohlhafer, Olaf
Sichau, Adrian Heinrich
Abstract
The invention relates to a transport system (100) in the manner of an elevated railway, comprising a suspension system (10) having rail-like or cable-like suspension elements (11, 12), which are fastened in particular in the region of portal-like support elements (14), and having self-propelled carriages (1), each of which comprises a drive unit (2) that interacts with the suspension elements (11, 12) and a pod (5) that is connected to the drive unit (2) via a carrying means (3), preferably in the form of a suspension arm (4), and that is used for transporting passengers and/or loads, wherein the carriages (1) are movable independently of one another along the suspension elements (11, 12), and wherein there is a spacing (a) between two carriages (1) following one after the other on the same suspension element (11, 12).
The invention relates to a method for certifying an application-specific cryptographical key in a certificate exchange service (30), comprising the steps of: receiving (130), from an application (20) in an apparatus (10), a cryptographical authentication certificate (22) for an application-specific public key; checking (34; 136) the validity of the authentication certificate (22); and, if the authentication certificate (22) was identified as valid, comparing (34; 138) at least one part of information that was extracted from the authentication certificate (22) to specified reference information and, if the comparison shows that a new certificate should be created, forming (36; 140) a new application-specific certificate (24) which comprises at least the application-specific public key extracted from the authentication certificate (22) and at least one part of the information from the authentication certificate; and sending (150) the new application-specific certificate (24) to the application (20). The invention also relates to a method for requesting such a certification.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
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DRIVE UNIT FOR A SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE, SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE, SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM
The invention relates to a drive unit (12; 12a, 12b) for a self-driving vehicle (10) of an elevated-track-type support structure (100), comprising at least one electric motor (24; 47, 48) for moving the drive unit (12; 12a; 12b) along the support structure (100), wherein the at least one electric motor (24; 47, 48) can be driven at least indirectly by means of a first power supply (20), and wherein the first power supply (20) has at least one contact element (32; 46), which is designed to cooperate with a conductor (18) arranged stationarily on the support structure (100).
The invention relates to a drive module (20; 20a) for a self-propelling carriage (10) of an elevated railway-like support structure (100), wherein the drive module (20; 20a) can be connected to a support arm (14) for a nacelle (12).
A closed-circuit, self-contained hydraulic axis includes an electric motor, a hydraulic cylinder configured to be connected to a load and a main pump driven by the electric motor to pump hydraulic fluid through the circuit. Pressure connections of the pump are connected to the respective chambers of the cylinder such that the cylinder rod is configured to extend and retract depending on a direction of flow of the hydraulic fluid through the main pump. The hydraulic axis includes a main accumulator connected to the pump via first control valve, an energy storage accumulator connected to the pump via a second control valve, and a charge pump. The hydraulic axis is switchable between a first operating mode that is free of energy storage in the energy storage accumulator, and a second operating mode in which energy is stored in the energy storage accumulator.
The invention relates to a method (100) for determining the number of copies of (300) of a DNA sequence that is present in a fluid, wherein the method (100) comprises a division step (102), a setting up step (105), an identification step (110) and an evaluation step (115). In the division step (102), at least some of the fluid is divided into at least two compartments. In the setting up step (105), a reaction condition is set up for the fluid divided into the at least two compartments in order to allow a reaction in each of the at least two compartments and to obtain a reaction result in each case. In the identification step (110), a signal, for example an optical signal, is identified that represents the reaction results of the reactions that may have taken place in the compartments. In the evaluation step (115), the optical signal is evaluated in order to determine the number of copies , taking into account the statistical distribution of the copies across the compartments and taking into account a reaction-specific detection probability function which indicates the probability that an amplification reaction has taken place in a compartment, according to the number of copies initially present in the compartment.
A method of fabricating a nanoscale topography system for inducing unfolding of a DNA molecule for sequencing includes providing a substrate and creating trench walls on the substrate which define a trench therebetween. The method further includes depositing a layer of a block copolymer (BCP) in the trench and forming cylindrical domains by self-assembly of the BCP between the trench walls, removing a first portion of the cylindrical domains to create a vacant region in the trench, and depositing a subsequent layer of the BCP in the vacant region and forming spherical domains by self-assembly of the BCP between the trench walls adjacent a second portion of the cylindrical domains. The spherical domains form staggered post structures for unfolding the DNA molecule and the cylindrical domains form parallel channel structures for entry of the DNA molecule for sequencing.
B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
B32B 3/12 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
The invention relates to a method for operating a gas sensor system (1) comprising a gas sensor (3) in order to provide a concentration variable of a gas concentration of a gas component in a measurement gas, said method comprising the following steps: - measuring the gas concentration during a measurement process in order to obtain a temporal progression of a sensor signal (S) dependent on the gas concentration; - determining the concentration variable (Ckorr) dependent on the temporal progression of the sensor signal with the aid of a data-based sensor model, wherein the data-based sensor model is trained in order to take into account the behaviour of a sensor outside the measurement process for determining the concentration variable.
A method for operating an exhaust-gas sensor in an exhaust-gas section of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, wherein the exhaust-gas sensor (10) has a ceramic sensor element (12) with at least one measuring electrode (16, 18) and with a heating device (30), wherein, on the basis of data relating to the internal combustion engine and the exhaust-gas sensor, a binary dewpoint end signal (TPE) is calculated which indicates whether or not the occurrence of liquid water in the exhaust-gas section is still to be expected, characterized in that, whenever the vehicle is shut down and at the same time the dewpoint end signal (TPE) has the value that signals that the occurrence of liquid water in the exhaust-gas section is still to be expected, the sensor element (12) is heated for a certain time to a temperature (T) by means of the heating device (30) thereof such that the sensor element (12) dries.
ROBERT BOSCH ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (India)
Inventor
Raja, Jessayen
Karthikeyan, Kannan
Manikandan, Chinnappan
Abstract
A system (100) for development and deployment of dynamically editable graphical user interface on a connected real-time device. The system 100 comprises an input module (102) configured to receive and process a plurality of graphical user interface inputs. Further, the system (100) comprises a GUI specification generator (104) configured to parse the processed graphical user interface inputs and generate machine understandable graphical user interface specification from the plurality of graphical user interface inputs. A GUI configurator (106) is interactively connected to the GUI specification generator (104) and configured to inject performance load balancing parameters and configuration data along with the graphical user interface configuration data. The system (100) further comprises a real-time module (108) configured to automatically deploy the machine executable graphical user interface specification on the connected real time system and edit the graphical user interface inputs in real time while allowing dynamically optimizing the GUI performance using the load balancing component (112).
An electrohydraulic system configured to operate a number of snow-removal components associated with a vehicle. The electrohydraulic system may comprise a controller, a number of actuators in electrical communication with the controller, a user interface in electrical communication with the controller, and a number of input regulators operable to regulate the control of the actuators.
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
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FILTER DEVICE FOR AN OPTICAL MODULE FOR A LAB-ON-A-CHIP ANALYSIS DEVICE, OPTICAL MODULE FOR A LAB-ON-A-CHIP ANALYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OPTICAL MODULE FOR A LAB-ON-A-CHIP ANALYSIS DEVICE
The invention relates to a filter device (130) for an optical module for a lab-on-a-chip analysis device. The optical module comprises a light path. The filter device (130) comprises a support element (205), a filter support (210) and a drive device (215). The support element (205) can be mounted in the optical module (100). The filter support (210) is arranged so that it can move on the support element (205). The filter support (210) also has a first filter region (220) and a second filter region (225). The drive device (215) is designed such that the filter support (210) can move between a first position in which the first filter region (220) is arranged in the light path, and a second position in which the second filter region (225) is arranged in the light path.
The invention relates to a method for applying a spray (20), in particular a pesticide (20), to a field (24) by means of an agricultural spraying apparatus (10), comprising the steps of: detecting a field portion (32) of the field (24) having plants (26) by means an optical and/or infrared detection unit (18); identifying at least one row of plants in the detected field portion (32) by means of a computer unit (30); defining, by means of the computer unit (30), a plant region that comprises the at least one identified row of plants using at least one identified row of plants and a weed region, which is different from the plant region, in a predefined evaluation portion (42) of the detected field portion (32); determining a plant code of the weed region in the predefined evaluation portion (42) of the detected field portion (32) by means of the computer unit (30); and applying the spray (20) to the weed region of the predefined evaluation portion (42) on the basis of the determined plant code by means of spray nozzles (16) of the agricultural spraying apparatus (10).
The invention relates to a method for carrying out a process for the amplification of nucleic acids (10), sample nucleic acids and reference nucleic acids being amplified in separate reaction batches. According to this method, signals of the amplification are observed in real time. The number of amplification cycles and/or the duration of the amplification process are dynamically adjusted depending on signals of the amplification.
An electrical contacting (1) between a surrounding wiring (2) and a conductor region (3), wherein the conductor region (3) is arranged in a conductor layer (4) above an SOI wafer (5) or SOI chip (5), wherein a cover layer (6) is arranged above the conductor layer (4) and below the surrounding wiring (2), characterized in that the cover layer (6) has a contacting region (7), wherein the contacting region (7) is isolated from the rest of the cover layer (6) by means of a first recess arrangement (8), wherein an opening (9) is formed at least in the contacting region (7), wherein a metallic material (10) is arranged in the opening (9), the metallic material (10) connecting the surrounding wiring (2) and the conductor region (3).
The present invention pertains to a method for training the neural network 100, a method for testing the neuronal network 100 as well as a method for detecting adversarial examples, which can fool the neural network 100. A superposed classification is backpropagated through the second neural network 500, Maryland the output value of the second neural network 500 is utilized to determine whether the input of the neuronal network 100 is adversarial example. Set methods of the present invention are based upon this utilization of the second neural network 500. The present invention further pertains to a computer program and an apparatus which are configured to carry out a said methods.
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METHOD FOR PHASE CALIBRATION OF HIGH-FREQUENCY COMPONENTS OF A RADAR SENSOR
The invention relates to a method for calibrating two receiving units (18) of a radar sensor, which has an array (20) of receiving antennas (E1 - E8) formed by two part-arrays (22, 24) and an evaluation device (32), which is designed to perform an angle estimation for localised radar targets by means of phase differences between the signals received by the receiving antennas (E1 - E8), each receiving unit (18) having parallel reception paths for the signals of the receiving antennas of one of the part-arrays (22, 24), characterised by the following steps: analysing the received signals and deciding whether a multi-target or a single-target scenario is present, in the event of a single-target scenario measuring phases of the signals received in the part-array (22, 24), and calculating a phase offset between the two part-arrays (22, 24), and calibrating the phases in the two receiving units (18) by means of the calculated phase offset.
G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
G01S 7/42 - Diversity systems specially adapted for radar
G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 13/536 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds using transmission of continuous unmodulated waves, amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated waves
G01S 13/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems
The invention relates to a MIMO radar sensor for motor vehicles, comprising an antenna assembly (10) on a rectangular circuit board (16), the edges of which define a Y-direction and a Z-direction, wherein the antenna assembly has at least two arrays (TA1, TA2) of transmitting antennas (TX) and at least two arrays (RA1, RA2) of receiving antennas (RX), said transmitting antennas (TX) being offset in relation to one another in the Z-direction within every array, while the two arrays (TA1, TA2) of the transmitting antennas are offset in relation to one another in the Y-direction, and said receiving antennas (RX) being offset in relation to one another in the Y-direction within every array, while the two arrays (RA1, RA2) of the receiving antennas are offset in relation to one another in the Z-direction, characterised in that the two arrays (TA1, TA2) of the transmitting antennas are arranged adjacent to two opposing edges of the circuit board (16), the two arrays (RA1, RA2) of the receiving antennas are arranged adjacent to the two remaining edges of the circuit board (16), and at least one high-frequency component (18) is arranged on the circuit board in a central region of the circuit board (16) between the arrays of the transmitting and receiving antennas.
G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
H01Q 23/00 - Antennas with active circuits or circuit elements integrated within them or attached to them
30.
DEVICE FOR COUPLING A CARTRIDGE FOR A LAB-ON-A-CHIP ANALYZER, LAB-ON-A-CHIP ANALYZER, AND METHOD FOR COUPLING A CARTRIDGE FOR A LAB-ON-A-CHIP ANALYZER
The invention relates to a device (105) for coupling a cartridge (110) for a lab-on-a-chip analysis device (100). The cartridge (110) has at least one pneumatic port (140) and at least one reagent chamber (145). The device (105) has a receiving region (130) and a clamping unit (150). The receiving region (130) is shaped to receive the cartridge (110). The clamping unit (150) comprises a pneumatic interface (120) for pneumatically contacting the pneumatic port (140) and a punch (155) for insertion into the reagent chamber (145). The clamping unit (150) is arranged adjacent to the receiving region (130) and is designed to perform a first translatory motion toward the receiving region (130) in order to bring the pneumatic interface (120) into contact with the pneumatic port (140). Furthermore, the clamping unit (150) is designed to perform a second translatory motion toward the receiving region (130) following the first translatory motion in order to insert the punch (155) into the reagent chamber (145).
A radar sensor system (100) comprising: a defined number of RF components (10a10d); wherein each of the RF components (10a10d) in each case comprises at least one antenna for transmitting and/or receiving radar waves and at least one antenna controller for operating the at least one antenna; and a synchronization network (20), which is connected to all RF components (10a10d) and by way of which an operating frequency of all RF components (10a 10d) is synchronizable; wherein a synchronization master is providable according to at least one defined criterion from all RF components (10a 10d).
G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
32.
RADAR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RADAR APPARATUS
The invention relates to a radar apparatus (1) comprising: a multiplicity of transmitter devices (TXi), which are embodied to transmit radar waves; a multiplicity of receiver devices (RXi), which are embodied to receive the reflected radar waves and output a respective radar signal, wherein the transmitter devices (TXi) and receiver devices (RXi) are arranged in an array (7) with horizontal lines and vertical columns in such a way that, in a corresponding virtual array (8), a partial array (10, 20, 30), which is assigned to any first transmitter device (TXi), has at least one first virtual element, which has the same horizontal position and a different vertical position to at least one assigned second virtual element of a further partial array (10, 20, 30), which is assigned to a second transmitter device (TXi), wherein a first receiver device (RXi) is assigned to the first virtual element and wherein a second receiver device (RXi) is assigned to the second virtual element; and a control device (4), which is embodied to determine a phase offset to the corresponding second transmitter device (TXi) for any first transmitter device (TXi) using a first radar signal, which corresponds to a first radar wave transmitted by the first transmitter device (TXi) and received by the assigned first receiver device (RXi), and a second radar signal, which corresponds to a second radar wave transmitted by the second transmitter device (TXi) and received by the assigned second receiver device (RXi).
G01S 13/00 - Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems
G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
33.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MICROMECHANICAL LAYER STRUCTURE
The invention relates to a method for producing a micromechanical layer structure, having the steps of: - providing a first protective layer, said first protective layer being structured with at least one access which is filled with a sacrificial layer material, - applying a functional-layer layer structure, comprising at least one functional layer, onto the first protective layer, - producing a first access in the functional-layer layer structure in order to form at least one access of the first protective layer such that the width of the first access in the functional-layer layer structure in at least one of the layers of the functional-layer layer structure is greater than or equal to the width of the at least one access of the first protective layer, - applying a second protective layer onto the functional-layer layer structure such that the first access is filled with material of the second protective layer, - structuring the second protective layer and the filled first access with a second access to the first protective layer, wherein the second access has the same or a smaller width than the first access such that if the second access has a smaller width, the walls of the second access are produced by the material of the second protective layer, - removing sacrificial layer material at least in the access of the first protective layer, and - removing protective layer material at least in the second access.
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
The invention relates to a method for operating a microfluidic device (1), comprising at least the following steps: a) providing at least one first medium (2, 9) at a first location of the microfluidic device (1), b) transporting at least one first medium (2, 9) from a first location to a second location of the microfluidic device (1), the at least one first medium (2, 9) being surrounded by at least one second medium (3) in such a way that the at least one first medium (2, 9) only borders on the at least one second medium (3) and on fluid boundaries (24) of the microfluidic device (1) or only on the at least one second medium (3), wherein the at least one first medium (2) and the at least one second medium (2, 9) cannot be mixed with one another.
Disclosed is a method for determining a calibration specification, said calibration specification specifying a functional correlation between an NMR measurement variable A, which can be determined using an NMR measuring device (10), for a material (34) to be analysed and a humidity ? contained in a material (34) to be analysed. According to the invention, the method comprises at least the following method steps: provision of a relaxation curve (t,?ref) of the material (34) having a known humidity ?ref ; determination of a relaxation time distribution ?(?ref) from the relaxation curve s(t,?ref) provided; determination of an approximate relaxation time distribution ?(?i) relative to at least one humidity ?i, where ?i < ?ref ; reconstruction of a relaxation curve s(t,?i) from the approximate relaxation time distribution ?(?i); determination of an expected NMR measurement variable A, from the reconstructed relaxation curve s(t,?i) for the humidity ?i; determination of the calibration specification as a function ?(A) of the humidity ?, in accordance with the determinable NMR measurement variable A. Also disclosed is a method for determining an absolute humidity ? of a material (34) to be analysed, using an NMR measuring device (10), the absolute humidity ? being determined using the functional correlation specified in the calibration specification. Finally, an NMR measuring device (10) for carrying out the method is disclosed.
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
G01R 33/44 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using nuclear magnetic resonance [NMR]
G01R 33/38 - Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field
The invention relates to a sensor (100) for a nuclear magnetic resonance device (300) for determining at least one material property of a material sample arranged in a useful volume (200). The nuclear magnetic resonance device (300) comprises: a magnetic field generation apparatus (101) comprising a planar magnet arrangement (120) for generating a static magnetic field (130, 135, 136, 137) in the useful volume (200), the planar magnet arrangement (120) having a plurality of magnetic poles (131, 132, 133, 134) on a front side (103) facing the useful volume (200), which magnetic poles are arranged adjacent to each other along a first extension direction (X) of the planar magnet arrangement (120) with alternating orientation, and a measuring apparatus (102) for measuring a signal based on nuclear magnetic resonance of the material sample arranged in the useful volume (200), said measuring apparatus comprising an electrical coil (140) having at least one winding (141, 142, 143, 144) for generating an alternating magnetic field (150, 154, 155) in the useful volume (200), the winding (141, 142, 143, 144) being arranged between two directly adjacent magnetic poles (131, 132, 133, 134) of the planar magnet arrangement (120) such that the alternating magnetic field (150, 154, 155) of the electrical coil (140) is superposed with the static magnetic field (130, 135, 136, 137) of the planar magnet arrangement (120) substantially orthogonally in the entire useful volume (200).
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
The invention relates to a method for producing a micromechanical element, comprising the following steps: producing a micromechanical structure, having a functional layer for a micromechanical element, a sacrifical layer at least partly surrounding the functional layer, and a closure cap on the sacrifical layer, - applying a cover layer on the micromechanical structure, producing a grid structure in the cover layer, - producing a cavity below the grid structure, as access to the sacrifical layer, - at least partly removing the sacrifical layer, - applying a closure layer at least on the grid structure of the cover layer for the purpose of closing the access to the cavity.
The invention relates to a method for producing at least one via in a wafer, comprising the following steps: - providing a wafer, comprising silicon, - producing a conductive region, in particular in the form of a conductor track, preferably composed of polycrystalline silicon, in the wafer, - producing a hole in the wafer, in such a way that the hole is fluidically at least partly connected to the conductive region and the sidewalls of the hole comprise silicon, - applying a tungsten hexafluoride-resistant protective layer, produced in particular from silicon oxide, in the region of the surface of the hole that is to be produced or has been produced, such that an opening of the hole that is to be produced or has been produced is free of a protective layer, and - applying tungsten hexafluoride to the hole and the region of the opening of the hole by means of a reducing-agent-free vapor phase deposition process, preferably in the form of a CVD process, for producing the at least one via.
The invention relates to a method for applying a spray, particularly a pesticide, to a field (24), comprising the steps: - detecting plants in a field portion (22) of the field (24) by means of an optical and/or infrared detection unit; - identifying at least one row of plants (32) in the detected field portion (22); - defining a plant region (36) comprising the at least one identified row of plants (32) and a weed region (38), different from the plant region (36), in the detected field portion (22); - determining a plant code of the weed region (38); and - applying spray to the weed region (38), particularly to the field portion (22) as a factor of the determined plant code by means of a spraying device.
A method for automatically quantifying an analyte in a measurement sample is proposed, comprising at least the following: providing a 1D-NMR spectrum and a 2D-NMR spectrum; providing at least one information item in relation to at least one analyte to be quantified; establishing a chemical shift of the NMR signal of the analyte to be quantified from the measured 2D-NMR spectrum using the at least one information item provided; establishing expected peak positions of the NMR signal of the analyte to be quantified; establishing measured peak positions from the measured 1D-NMR spectrum; establishing disturbance signal peak positions using the expected peak positions and the actual peak positions; modelling the 1D-NMR spectrum using the established disturbance signal peak positions, using the established chemical shift and using the at least one information item provided; integrating the modelled 1D-NMR spectrum; quantifying the analyte by internal or external referencing. Further, an NMR measuring device for carrying out the method is proposed.
G01N 24/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using nuclear magnetic resonance
41.
GRINDING MEANS DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR GRINDING-DISC DEVICE OR BACKUP-PAD DEVICE
The invention proceeds from a grinding-means device, in particular from a grinding-disc device or from a backup-pad device, for arranging at least one grinding means, in particular at least one grinding wheel, on a portable power tool (14), in particular a grinding machine, having at least one receiving unit (18), in particular a grinding disc or backup pad, which is fixable in particular in a thread-free manner on an output unit (16) of the portable power tool (14) and on which at least one grinding means is able to be arranged, and having at least one securing unit (20), formed in particular separately from the receiving unit (18), at least for axially fixing the receiving unit (18) and/or the grinding means to the output unit (16) of the portable power tool (14). It is proposed that the securing unit (20) be provided at least to axially fix the receiving unit (18) and/or the grinding means to the output unit (16) of the portable power tool (14) in a tool-free manner, and/or at least to axially fix the grinding means to the receiving unit (18) in a tool-free manner.
A hydraulic system includes a pressure-driven actuator operable to provide a mechanical output in response to a pressure input, a single hydraulic circuit communicating with the pressure-driven actuator, a vibratory actuator in the single hydraulic circuit and operable to generate a first component of the mechanical output at a first frequency, and a hydraulic supply apparatus separate from the vibratory actuator, in the single hydraulic circuit, and operable to generate a second component of the mechanical output at a second frequency less than the first frequency.
F15B 15/04 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member with oscillating cylinder
A method for detecting an impact of a vehicle by means of a measuring device rigidly connected to the vehicle comprises the following steps. Accelerations of the measuring device are measured with respect to a plurality of device coordinate axes referred to the measuring device. Installation position angles of the measuring device are calculated, measured, and/or externally programmed with respect to a plurality of vehicle coordinate axes referred to the vehicle. Vehicle accelerations along the vehicle coordinate axes are determined using the installation position angles, and an assessment of the vehicle accelerations is performed. An installation position quality, defined by a quality index, is determined based on a degree of determination of the installation position. If a certain installation position quality is achieved, then a weighting of the accelerations of the measuring device is performed, and the impact is detected using the assessment of the vehicle accelerations.
B60R 21/0132 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to vehicle motion parameters
G01P 21/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus or devices covered by the other groups of this subclass
44.
PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A MICROFLUIDIC CARTRIDGE WITH A PROCESSING UNIT
The invention relates to a processing system (1000) having a processing unit (100) for processing a cartridge (200), in particular a microfluidic cartridge (200), and a biological sample (10) received into the cartridge (200) and to an associated method (500), wherein the processing unit (100) has a computing unit (150), wherein the computing unit (150) is set up to compare sample data (12) which have been input or read in with first cartridge data (210) which have been input or read in for compatibility of the sample (10) with the cartridge (200) and to output a first error message if no compatibility of the sample (10) with the cartridge (200) can be determined by the computing unit (150).
The invention relates to a microfluidic device (1) for analysing samples, comprising at least two fluidic pathways (2, 3) for receiving samples, and at least one capture area (11) for a detection unit (4) for measuring light, which is configured to capture light emitted from samples in the at least two fluidic pathways (2, 3), across the capture area (11).
A communication set-up having an electronic circuit; the circuit including at least one communication unit for wireless communication. The communication unit includes an antenna network connected to an antenna; and also includes an actuating unit. The circuit of the communication set-up further includes a signal processing unit, and in response to operation of the actuating unit, the actuating unit is configured to release a signal to the signal processing unit, which, on the basis of this, converts the communication set-up from a blocked state to an enabled state, or vice versa. In addition, a method for controlling such a communication set-up is described.
The invention relates to a micromechanical component having a holder (10), at least one coil winding (14), which is held by means of at least one coil carrier (12) and comprises conductor tracks (22) made of at least one electrically conductive material, wherein at least one first partial section (14a) of the at least one coil winding (14) is anchored on the allocated coil carrier (12), and an adjustable part (16), wherein the at least one coil carrier (12) and the adjustable part (16) are connected to each other and to the holder (10) by at least one spring element (18), such that the adjustable part (16) is adjustable in relation to the holder (10) about at least one rotation axis (20), and wherein, while the at least one first partial section (14a) of the at least one coil winding (14) is anchored on the allocated coil carrier (12), at least one second partial section (14b) of the same coil winding (14) spans at least one intermediate gap (24) formed in the allocated coil carrier (12) as a self-supporting partial section (14b).
B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
The invention relates to a power tool (211), in particular a hand-held power tool, preferably an angle grinder, which has a tool-holding device (213), which can be rotated about an output axis (A), wherein said tool-holding device (213) is designed to hold a tool device (11), in particular an insert tool, on the power tool (211) in such a way that the output axis (A) and a tool axis of rotation (a) substantially coincide, wherein the tool-holding device (213) has at least a driver device (215) and a clamping device (217), which can be moved relative to the driver device (215), wherein, in order to transfer a driving force to the tool device (11), said driver device (215) has at least one torque transfer region (219), which is arranged at a distance from said output axis (A). According to the invention, the driver device (215) and the clamping device (217) are provided for reaching through a cut-out (17) of the tool device (11), which cut-out in particular extends through the entire material thickness of the tool device (11), and to clamp the tool device (11) by means of the clamping device (217), which can be moved substantially in a direction radial to the output axis (A).
The invention relates to a tool device (11), in particular for machining a workpiece, for holding in a hand-held power tool (211), which can be operated in such a way that the tool device can be rotated about an output shaft of a tool-holding device (213), said tool device having at least one connecting device (13), which can be detachably connected to an output shaft of the hand-held power tool (211), wherein the connecting device (13) can be fastened to the tool-holding device (213) in such a way that a drive axis (A) of the output shaft and a tool axis of rotation (a) of the tool device (11) substantially coincide, wherein the connecting device (13) has a cut-out (17). According to the invention, the connecting device (13) has at least one clamping wing (19), which at least partly bounds the cut-out (17) in the radial direction of the tool axis of rotation (a) and which is bounded substantially in the direction radial to the tool axis of rotation (a) by a first bounding edge (21), which lies on a first, in particular minimal, bounding circle (23) around the tool axis of rotation (a), wherein the clamping wing (19) extends at least substantially along a plane orthogonal to the tool axis of rotation (a).
The invention relates to a retaining element which is provided for securing to an accumulator in two stages or is part of an accumulator and which is to secure the removal from a retaining device. The invention additionally relates to the retaining device which is aligned towards the retaining element and to a retaining mechanism consisting of the retaining element and the retaining device. Because the use of such a retaining device is designed for a bicycle, in particular an electrically driven bicycle, a bicycle frame is additionally provided in which the retaining device is secured in one of the tubes used for this purpose in the interior.
H01M 50/264 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
E05B 73/00 - Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Locking devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
51.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTIMATING A STATE OF AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method and a device 100 for estimating a state of an energy storage system 320 of a vehicle 300, in which data relating to at least one vehicle function are recorded during operation of the vehicle and are stored as historical vehicle operating data, by means of which the actual state of the energy storage system 320 is estimated.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
52.
VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT AXIAL PISTON PUMP WITH FLUID CONTROLLED SWASH PLATE
A variable displacement axial piston pump including a cylinder block defining a plurality of cylinder bores, each receiving a piston. A swash plate having a piston-supporting surface is pivotally supported relative to the cylinder block. A port block defines first and second pumping ports arranged in fluid communication with the plurality of cylinder bores such that, during operation of the pump, one of the first and second pumping ports is configured to supply fluid to the cylinder bores for pumping, and the other of the first and second pumping ports is configured to receive fluid pumped from the plurality of cylinder bores. The swash plate partially defines at least one variable volume control chamber, and the swash plate is operable to tilt with respect to the port block in response to a fluid pressure change in the at least one control chamber.
F04B 1/324 - Control of machines or pumps with rotary cylinder blocks by varying the relative positions of a swash plate and a cylinder block by changing the inclination of the swash plate
F04B 1/295 - Control of machines or pumps with stationary cylinders by varying the relative positions of a swash plate and a cylinder block by changing the inclination of the swash plate
F04B 49/00 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
53.
CLAMPING APPARATUS WITH CONTROL MECHANISM FOR SPRING-ACTUATED LEVER
A clamping apparatus with a control mechanism includes a cam, a cam post, a handle, and a handle plate. The cam is configured to rotate into a clamped position in which the clamping apparatus is in a clamped state and an unclamped position in which the clamping apparatus is in an unclamped state. The cam post is rotatable with the cam. The handle is movable into a first position and a second position. The handle plate is rotatable with the handle. The handle plate is configured to rotate the cam post in a first direction when the handle moves from the first position to the second position. The handle plate is configured to rotate in a second direction without rotating the cam post in the second direction for a predetermined distance when the handle moves from the second position to the first position. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine
G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
54.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION, DRIVE TRAIN HAVING THE TRANSMISSION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE TRANSMISSION
A hydrostatic transmission for a drive train is disclosed, said transmission comprising a first hydraulic machine that can be coupled to a drive machine and comprises an adjustable first displacement volume and is arranged together with at least one second hydraulic machine of the transmission in a hydraulic circuit and said second hydraulic machine can be coupled to an output of the drive train, wherein a control pressure of the transmission at the first hydraulic machine is effective in the direction in which the first displacement volume is increased and a working pressure of the second hydraulic machine that is dependent upon this adjustment is effective in the opposite direction, so that the working pressure can be controlled by way of the control device of the transmission by means of changing the control pressure. A hydrostatic drive train having this transmission is disclosed and a method for controlling the transmission of said drive train is disclosed.
The invention relates to a method for detecting when a snowmobile (100) falls through ice, wherein, during ongoing operation of the snowmobile (100), at least one inertial sensor (131, 132) determines measured values of at least one movement variable of the snowmobile (100), the determined measured values are monitored in order to determine whether the result is a pattern which indicates that the snowmobile (100) has fallen through ice, if the result is a pattern which indicates that the snowmobile (100) has fallen through ice, a current movement of the snowmobile (100) is compared with a movement of the snowmobile (100) predicted from a previous movement of the snowmobile (100), and it is detected that the snowmobile (100) has fallen through ice if the current movement of the snowmobile (100) differs from the movement of the snowmobile (100) predicted from the previous movement of the snowmobile (100).
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60W 40/10 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
A framework assembly for a hydraulic system with a generator and a tank comprising a tank rail for mounting a hydraulic tank and containing a plurality of tank mounting apertures over a tank rail length and a generator support rail for mounting a generator, arranged generally perpendicular to and mounted to the tank rail, and including a plurality of tank rail mounting apertures along a generator support rail length, wherein the tank rail and the generator support rail are configured to attach to one another via the tank mounting apertures and the tank rail mounting apertures at any one of a plurality of optional points along the tank rail length.
F16M 7/00 - FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - Details of attaching or adjusting engine beds, frames, or supporting-legs on foundation or base; Attaching non-moving engine parts, e.g. cylinder blocks
F16M 1/00 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatus; Frames serving as machinery beds
A saw assembly including a housing, a motor, a first bevel gear, and a second bevel gear. The motor is located in the housing and includes a motor shaft configured for rotation relative to the housing. The first bevel gear is operably connected to the motor shaft for rotation with the motor shaft. The second bevel gear is operably engaged with the first bevel gear, such that rotation of the first bevel gear causes rotation of the second bevel gear. The arbor assembly is operably connected to the second bevel gear. The arbor assembly is accessible for mounting an accessory thereto from an accessory side of the housing. The arbor assembly defines a first axis of rotation. The first bevel gear is located between the second bevel gear and the accessory side of the housing along the first axis of rotation.
The invention relates to a tool device which is suitable for use with an, in particular hand-held, machine tool, having a drive device moving, in particular in oscillating fashion, about a drive axis. The tool device has a connection device which allows it to be fastened on a machine tool such that its drive axis and an axis of rotation of the tool substantially coincide. The connection device, for absorbing drive power, has at least two drive-surface regions, which are spaced apart from said axis of rotation of the tool and each have a multiplicity of surface-area points. Planes tangential to said surface-area points are inclined in relation to an axial plane which encloses the axis of rotation of the tool. Furthermore, said tangential planes are inclined in relation to a radial plane which extends perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the tool. This means that the torque introduced into the tool device by the machine tool, via the drive device, is reliably absorbed.
B24B 23/04 - Portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided; Accessories therefor with oscillating grinding tools; Accessories therefor
B23D 61/00 - Tools for sawing machines or sawing devices; Clamping devices for these tools
B23Q 3/12 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for securing to a spindle in general
B24B 45/00 - Means for securing grinding wheels on rotary arbors
B27B 5/30 - Sawing machines working with circular saw blades; Components or equipment therefor - Details; Component parts; Accessories for mounting or securing saw blades or saw spindles
B27B 19/00 - Other reciprocating saws with power drive; Fret-saws
The invention relates to a power tool, in particular a hand-held power tool, which has a tool receiving device that is movable, in particular in an oscillating manner, about an output axis (2). The tool receiving device is designed to hold a tool device on the power tool such that the output axis and a tool rotation axis substantially coincide. The tool receiving device has at least one torque transmission region (9) and a holding device (4a, 4b). In order to transmit a drive force to the tool device, the torque transmission region has at least two output surface regions (9a) that are at a distance from said output axis and each have a multiplicity of surface points. Here, tangent planes to said surface points are inclined with respect to an axial plane which includes said output axis. Furthermore, the tangent planes are inclined with respect to a radial plane which extends perpendicularly to the output axis. In this way, the output torque is transmitted reliably to the tool device by the power tool via the tool receiving device.
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
B23Q 3/12 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for securing to a spindle in general
B24B 23/04 - Portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided; Accessories therefor with oscillating grinding tools; Accessories therefor
B24B 45/00 - Means for securing grinding wheels on rotary arbors
B27B 5/30 - Sawing machines working with circular saw blades; Components or equipment therefor - Details; Component parts; Accessories for mounting or securing saw blades or saw spindles
B27B 19/00 - Other reciprocating saws with power drive; Fret-saws
The invention relates to a machine tool, in particular a hand-held machine tool, which has a tool-accommodating device which can be moved, in particular in oscillating fashion, about a drive axis, in order to retain a tool device on the machine tool. The tool-accommodating device has at least one clamping device, at least one retaining device and at least one blocking device. The retaining device can be moved from at least one first, open position into at least one second, closed position. It is also the case that the retaining device can be forced by a clamping force, by way of the clamping device, preferably in the closing direction from said first, open position in the direction of said second, closed position. The blocking device can be moved between at least one first, blocking position and at least one second, unblocking position. It is possible here for said blocking device to block movement of the retaining device in at least one blocking position. A force applied to the blocking device directly or indirectly by the tool device moves said blocking device from one of said blocking positions into one of said unblocking positions. This allows the tool device to be inserted particularly quickly and straightforwardly into the machine tool.
A power tool includes a slide switch which is configured to provide variable speed control of the rotational velocity of a drive member as well as provide ON/OFF functionality for the tool 10 based on the position of the switch. The slide switch eliminates the need for a separate switch for turning the tool on and off.
B23D 47/12 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of drives for circular saw blades
B24D 15/00 - Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping
B27B 5/29 - Sawing machines working with circular saw blades; Components or equipment therefor - Details; Component parts; Accessories
A rotary tool includes a motor having an output shaft, the output shaft defining an axis of rotation. The motor is configured to rotate the output shaft in a first direction about the axis of rotation. An accessory tool retention mechanism is attached to a distal end portion of the output shaft and configured to releasably retain an accessory tool in alignment with the axis of rotation. A fan mechanism includes a plurality of fan blades attached to the accessory tool retention mechanism and extending radially outwardly therefrom. The plurality of fan blades are configured to move air forwardly in a direction that is generally parallel to the axis of rotation as the accessory tool retention mechanism is rotated in the first direction by the output shaft.
B23Q 11/00 - Accessories fitted to machine tools for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition or for cooling work; Safety devices specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools
A dust extraction system (30) for a power tool (10) having a output shaft (12), a collet (13) configured for engaging a tool bit (B) and a collet nut (15) engageable to the output shaft (12). The system (30) comprises a base (32) configured for mounting on the power tool (10), the base (32) defining a cavity (38) having an opening (39) for passage of the output shaft (12) therethrough and a discharge chute (34) in communication with the cavity (38). The system (30) further includes an impeller (40) sized and configured to be rotatably received within the cavity (38), including a hub (42) and a plurality of vanes (44)emanating from the hub (42) configured to draw dust from the workpiece into the cavity (38) and to direct the dust through the discharge chute (34). A collet nut is integrated into the hub (40) of the impeller so that the impeller (40) can be directly mounted to the output shaft (12) of the power tool while clamping the collet (13) onto the tool bit (13).
B23Q 11/00 - Accessories fitted to machine tools for keeping tools or parts of the machine in good working condition or for cooling work; Safety devices specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools
B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
B24B 55/10 - Dust extraction equipment on grinding or polishing machines specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided
An accessory tool for an oscillating power tool includes a mounting portion configured to mate with an oscillating drive member of a power tool, and a blade portion that extends from the mounting portion. The blade portion includes a first lateral edge portion, a second lateral edge portion, and a leading edge portion. A cutting edge is defined in the second lateral edge portion that includes a rearward facing portion that extends generally laterally from a distal end portion of the second lateral edge portion toward the first lateral edge portion and a forward facing cutting edge portion that extends from said second lateral edge portion toward said first lateral edge portion. The rearward facing cutting edge portion is at least partially interposed between the leading edge portion and the mounting portion, and the forward facing cutting edge portion is at least partially interposed between the rearward facing cutting edge portion and the mounting portion.
An accessory (12) for a power tool (10), includes a mounting portion (52) configured to mate with an oscillating drive member of a power tool (10). A support arm portion (54) extends from the mounting portion (52) in a first direction. The support arm portion (54) includes an inner edge (60) that faces in a second direction transverse to the first direction. A blade portion (14) extends from the support arm portion (54) generally in the second direction. The blade portion (14) includes a trailing edge (18) arranged facing generally toward the mounting portion and a leading edge arranged facing generally away from the mounting portion (52). The trailing edge (18) and the leading edge portion meet to define a pointed tip portion (16).
The invention relates to an alarm apparatus for a pilot's headset and to a pilot's headset having such an alarm apparatus. The alarm apparatus comprises an attitude sensor, which detects its inclination relative to a starting position or the horizontal, and a measuring device for recording a period for which the inclination recorded by the attitude sensor exceeds a stipulated inclination tolerance limit. In addition, the alarm apparatus has a means which is set up to trigger an alarm signal when a recorded period of the inclination tolerance limit being exceeded is longer than a preset maximum period.
A sanding drum assembly in one embodiment includes at least one elastic friction member defining an outer perimeter, a plurality of feet located inwardly of the at least one elastic friction member, each of the plurality of feet including a movable portion movable between a first position whereat the plurality of feet define a first outermost circumference and a second position whereat the plurality of feet define a second outermost circumference, wherein the second outermost circumference is larger than the first outermost circumference, and an actuator, wherein the plurality of feet and the actuator are configured such that as the actuator and the plurality of feet change from a first configuration to a second configuration, the plurality of feet are forced from the first position to the second position.
A power tool includes a linear activation switch incorporating features to prevent accidental activation. More particularly, the switch includes a switch cap that must be first rotated or pivoted before it can be linearly translated to activate the switch. The power tool includes a housing defining a guide track having a first section and an second section, offset from each other by a third section. The switch includes a switch cap having guide ribs, a first slidably disposed within the first section and a second rib one initially situated within the third section. The switch cap is pivotable about the first guide rib so that the second guide rib moves within the third section into alignment with the second section of the guide track. The switch cap can then be moved linearly with the second guide rib sliding within the second section, with this movement activating the switch.
An accessory tool is configured to be coupled to a power tool having a tool drive structure. The accessory tool includes a spring component and has a first arm and a second arm attached to the spring component. The first arm includes (i) a first proximal end portion defining a first accessory drive structure that is configured to mate with a first portion of the tool drive structure, and (ii) a first distal end portion having a first holding structure. The second arm is spaced apart from the first arm and includes (i) a second proximal end portion defining a second accessory drive structure that is configured to mate with a second portion of the tool drive structure, and (ii) a second distal end portion having a second holding structure.
In one embodiment, a method for identifying patients to receive a medical device has been developed. The method includes retrieving first medical data associated with one patient from a database, identifying a probability that a medical device provides a medical benefit to the one patient that exceeds a cost associated with providing the medical device to the one patient with reference to the first medical data and a probabilistic model, the probabilistic model having a plurality of model parameters, each model parameter corresponding to one type of datum in the first medical data, and providing the medical device to the one patient in response to the identified probability exceeding a first predetermined threshold.
G16H 50/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
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AUTOMATIC IMAGE EQUALIZATION FOR SURROUND-VIEW VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEMS
A method of automatically equalizing image data generated by a surround-view camera system of a vehicle. The method includes receiving a first, second, third, and fourth data set including image data corresponding to a front, left, right, and rear field of view of the vehicle, respectively. The method also includes identifying a darkest region in the first, second, and third data sets and adjusting a brightness of the image data included in the first, second, and third data sets based on the darkest region. The method further includes adjusting a brightness of the image data included in the fourth data set based on a comparison of the brightness of the image data included in the fourth data set and the adjusted brightness of the image data included in the second and third data sets.
An accessory for a power tool includes a mounting portion configured to mate with an oscillating drive member of a power tool and a substantially planar guide portion extending forwardly of the mounting portion to a leading edge and defining a guide plane. A cantilever arm is located between the mounting portion and the leading edge. The cantilever arm extends downwardly from the guide plane and forwardly toward the leading edge. A plurality of teeth extends from a forward portion of the cantilever arm.
A system for minimizing the accumulation of debris on a lens of a rear view camera of a vehicle, wherein the lens has a lens surface, includes a formed channel having a first end and a second end. The first end is in fluid communication with an external airstream effected by movement of the vehicle. The second end is disposed adjacent to the lens and is configured to direct a portion of the passing airstream over the lens surface.
A clamping device for clamping an accessory to a power tool includes a first flange, a spindle member, and a cam member. The first flange is coupled to a drive system of the power tool and is configured to receive the accessory. The spindle member defines a longitudinal axis and includes a second flange provided on an end of the spindle member and a follower member provided on an opposite end of the spindle member. The cam member includes a cam surface configured to interact with the follower surface, the cam member is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to a clamped position and to an undamped position. In the undamped position the accessory is removable from the first flange, and in the clamped position the accessory is clamped between the first flange and the second flange.
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
B24B 23/04 - Portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided; Accessories therefor with oscillating grinding tools; Accessories therefor
B24B 45/00 - Means for securing grinding wheels on rotary arbors
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a saw assembly includes a drive member, a motor, a housing, and a guard. The drive member is configured to be moved in a repeating pattern. The motor is configured to move the drive member in the repeating pattern. The housing defines an interior space in which the motor is positioned. The guard is secured to the housing and includes a partition. The guard defines (i) a first cutting wheel space positioned on a first side of the partition, and (ii) a second cutting wheel space positioned on an opposite second side of the partition.
A saw assembly includes a housing, a drive member, a motor, a switch, a trigger, a lockout lever, a stop structure, and a lock-on member. The housing defines an interior space, and has a forward housing portion defining a forward housing opening and a rearward housing portion defining a rearward housing opening. The drive member extends through the forward housing opening, and is configured to be moved in a repeating pattern. The motor is positioned in the interior space and is configured to move the drive member in the repeating pattern. The switch is positioned in the interior space and has an actuator movable between an actuated and a deactuated position. When the switch is in the actuated position, the motor moves the drive member in the repeating pattern, and when the switch is in the deactuated position, the motor does not move the drive member in the repeating pattern.
A saw assembly includes a drive member, a motor, a housing, a foot, and a spring. The drive member is configured to be moved in a repeating pattern. The motor is configured to move said drive member in said repeating pattern. The housing defines an interior space in which said motor is positioned, and said housing includes a mount located in said interior space. The foot includes (i) a base defining a work piece contact surface, and (ii) an extension structure attached to said base and defining a spring arm contact surface. The spring includes (i) a spring arm positioned in contact with said spring arm contact surface, and (ii) a coiled portion supported by said mount. The housing is configured to pivot in relation to said foot about a pivot axis. Pivoting of said housing in relation to said foot about said pivot axis causes (i) said coiled portion to pivot about said pivot axis, and (ii) said spring arm to slide on said spring arm contact surface.
B23D 47/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of guiding arrangements for work-table or saw-carrier
B23D 45/16 - Hand-held sawing devices with circular saw blades
78.
SAW ASSEMBLY WITH FLOATING BEARING FOR WORM DRIVE AND MOTOR SHAFT
A saw assembly includes a housing, a motor, a worm gear, and a drive member. The housing defines an interior space. The motor is positioned in the housing and has a motor shaft, the motor being configured to rotate the motor shaft about a first axis. The worm gear is positioned in the housing and has a worm gear shaft. Rotation of the motor shaft causes rotation of the worm gear shaft. The drive member is operatively coupled to the worm gear. Rotation of the worm gear shaft causes movement of the drive member in a repeating pattern. The worm gear shaft includes a bore structure defining a blind bore and an opening leading to the blind bore. The bore structure defines a set of internal threads that are spaced apart from the opening. The motor shaft includes a set of external threads. The set of external threads are located within the blind bore and meshingly engaged with the set of internal threads so as to couple the worm gear shaft to the motor shaft.
A saw assembly includes a drive member, a motor, a housing, a foot, a spring, a first clamp component, and a clamp actuator. The drive member moves in a repeating pattern. The motor is configured to move the drive member in the repeating pattern. The housing defines an interior space in which the motor is positioned, and the housing including a first limiter. The foot includes (i) a base defining a work piece contact surface, and (ii) an extension structure attached to the base. The foot is configured to pivot in relation to the housing about a pivot axis between a rest position and a non-rest position. The spring is configured to bias the foot toward the rest position. The first clamp component includes a first clamping surface positioned in the interior space of the housing. The clamp actuator has a second limiter and a second clamping surface.
B23D 51/10 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with straight blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts; Carrying or attaching means for tools, covered by this subclass, which are connected to a carrier at both ends of devices for mounting straight saw blades or other tools for hand-held or hand-operated devices
B23D 49/02 - Hacksaw machines with straight saw blades secured to a rectilinearly-guided frame, e.g. with the frame fed stepwise in the plane of the guide
B23D 49/10 - Hand-held or hand-operated sawing devices with straight saw blades
B23D 51/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with straight blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts; Carrying or attaching means for tools, covered by this subclass, which are connected to a carrier at both ends of frames
According to one embodiment of the present disclosure a saw assembly includes a drive member, a motor, a housing, and a foot. The drive member is configured to be moved in a repeating pattern. The motor is configured to move the drive member in the repeating pattern. The housing defines an interior space in which the motor is positioned. The foot includes (i) a base having an upper surface and a lower work piece contact surface, and (ii) a conduit structure secured to the upper surface of the base. The housing is pivotably mounted to the conduit structure.
B23D 59/00 - Accessories specially designed for sawing machines or sawing devices
B23D 51/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with straight blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts; Carrying or attaching means for tools, covered by this subclass, which are connected to a carrier at both ends of frames
A saw and guide apparatus includes a saw assembly and a cutting guide. The saw assembly includes (i) a drive member configured to be moved in a repeating pattern, (ii) a motor configured to move the drive member in the repeating pattern, (iii) a housing defining an interior space in which the motor is positioned, (iv) a foot including a base defining a cutting member opening therein, the base further defining a lower base surface, (v) a cutting member secured to the drive member so that the cutting member extends through the cutting member opening, and (vi) a guard attached to the housing and defining a cutting wheel space in which the cutting wheel is at least partially positioned. The cutting guide includes (i) a first saw support defining a first saw contact surface and a first workpiece contact surface, and (ii) a second saw support defining a second saw contact surface and a second workpiece contact surface, the first workpiece contact surface being spaced apart from the second workpiece contact surface so as to define a window therebetween. The foot is configured such that, if the following conditions exist: (i) the lower base surface is positioned in contact with the first saw contact surface, and (ii) the guard is positioned in contact with the second saw contact surface, then the cutting member extends through the window and the base is spaced apart from the window.
B23D 47/02 - Sawing machines or sawing devices working with circular saw blades, characterised only by constructional features of particular parts of guiding arrangements for work-table or saw-carrier
B23D 45/16 - Hand-held sawing devices with circular saw blades
A rotary tool (100) includes a housing (104), a tool holder (120), and a wrench assembly (108). The housing (104) includes an end portion (124) having external threads (128). The tool holder (120) extends from the end portion (124) and includes a fastening member (172) configured for movement between an undamped position and a clamped position in which the tool holder (120) can engage a tool. The wrench assembly (108) includes a body portion (220) and a wrench member (228). The body portion (220) includes (i) a plurality of internal threads (240) configured to meshingly engage the external threads (128) and (ii) an opening (236) through which a portion of the tool holder extends (120) when the internal threads are meshingly engaged to the external threads. The wrench member (228) includes a wrench surface (258) configured to engage the fastening member (172).
An adaptive cruise control system (100) for a host vehicle (260) includes a sensor (120) and a controller (105). The sensor (120) is configured to detect a vehicle (255) in front of the host vehicle (260). The controller (105) receives an indication of the detected vehicle (255) from the sensor (120) and is configured to maintain a speed of the host vehicle (260) at a desired speed, to determine a speed of the detected vehicle (255) relative to the host vehicle (260), and adjust an acceleration rate of the host vehicle (260) based on the relative speed.
An adapter (14) is provided for coupling an accessory tool (24) to any of a plurality of power tools (10) wherein each of the plurality of power tools has a distinct tool drive structure (50a, 50f). The adapter has body (100) that includes a first side surface (104), and a second side surface (108) positioned opposite to the first side surface. An inner peripheral (110) surface extends from the first side surface to the second side surface that defines a central opening (112), and an outer peripheral (114) surface extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first side surface has defined therein a plurality of recesses (106, 107) positioned around the central opening. In addition, the body has a first adapter drive structure (120, 124) and a second adapter drive structure (126). The first adapter drive structure and the second adapter drive structure define the plurality of recesses, and the first adapter drive structure and the second adapter drive structure each possesses a distinct configuration in comparison to each other. The first adapter drive structure is configured to mate with a first tool drive structure of a first power tool of the plurality of power tools, and the second adapter drive structure is configured to mate with a second tool drive structure of a second power tool of the plurality of power tools.
A tool bit (100) providing a combined drill bit and milling bit is disclosed herein. The tool bit in one embodiment includes a working section (104) having a longitudinally extending central axis (116), an O-flute (112) extending along the working section, and a tooth formed at a tip portion of the working section, the tooth offset from the central axis.
The invention provides for a method for using a computer network (10) comprising a number of switches (18, 20) each having ports for receiving and sending streams, wherein the streams are sent from a router (14) via the ports of switches (18, 20), that have shown interest, to at least one receiver (24, 26), whereby in case of a link failure at least one of the at least one receiver (24, 26) sends back a message to the router.
H04L 69/40 - Network arrangements, protocols or services independent of the application payload and not provided for in the other groups of this subclass for recovering from a failure of a protocol instance or entity, e.g. service redundancy protocols, protocol state redundancy or protocol service redirection
87.
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
A method of forming a semiconductor sensor (100) includes providing a substrate, (102) forming a reflective layer (104) on the substrate, forming a sacrificial layer on the reflective layer, forming an absorber layer (106) with a thickness of less than about 50 nm on the sacrificial layer, forming an absorber in the absorber layer integrally with at least one suspension leg, (110) and removing the sacrificial layer.
The invention relates to an audio amplifier (1) for amplifying an input signal into an output signal, comprising an output amplification stage (6), wherein the output amplification stage (6) for the amplification of an intermediate signal into the output signal is designed as an amplifier operating in switching operation, and further comprising a limiter device (4), which from a programming and/or a circuit design point of view is designed to generate the intermediate signal on the basis of the input signal, wherein the level of the intermediate signal is always limited by a maximum load as a function of a settable maximum output and a load impedance which is coupled and/or can be coupled the audio amplifier or equivalent parameter thresholds such that the output signal does not exceed the maximum load at the load impedance, or the equivalent parameter thresholds, independently of the input signal.
Audio amplifiers are used in many known forms in music systems, for example for domestic use or for playing music in cinemas, discos etc., but also in public address systems, as are known, for example, in public buildings, schools, universities etc. for making announcements. The invention proposes an audio amplifier (1) for amplifying an input signal into an output signal using an output amplifier stage (6), wherein the output amplifier stage (6) is designed to amplify an intermediate signal into the output signal, and wherein the output amplifier stage (6) is in the form of an amplifier which operates in switching mode, and having a limiter device (4) which is designed, from a program and/or circuit point of view, to generate the intermediate signal on the basis of the input signal, wherein the level of the intermediate signal is always limited as a function of an adjustable maximum level in such a way that the output signal does not exceed the maximum level independently of the input signal.
Device for production of aluminium including a cathodic pot, anode means, an electric source for creating an DC-current between the cathodic pot and the anode means for extraction of molten aluminium out of a bath, and an assembly for breaking open a crust, which is formed during the production in the area of the anode means, with a chisel driven by a pneumatic cylinder having a sensor for detecting the stroke of a piston rod of the cylinder and is electrical connected to one terminal of an electronic unit, while another terminal of the electronic unit is connected to the cathodic pot for creating an AC-current between chisel and the cathodic part and measuring the potential and/or AC-current between both, wherein the chisel comprises means for forming an electrode in the bottom part and electrical connection means for connecting the electrode to the one terminal of the electronic unit.
Embodiments of an accessory attachment for a rotary power hand tool are disclosed wherein the hand tool is of the type which has a tool housing with a preferably cylindrical nose portion, a motor having a motor drive shaft with a mounting coupling extending forwardly from the nose portion for receiving a drive shaft, the attachment comprising a housing having a first end portion configured to be mounted to the tool housing nose portion and an input shaft for coupling to the motor drive shaft, and having an enlarged second end portion oriented at a right angle relative to the first end portion and also having an output shaft coupled to the input shaft at a right angle relative thereto, a rotary cutting wheel mounted to the output shaft and substantially disposed within said enlarged second end portion, excepting an exposed portion of the rotary cutting wheel for engaging a work surface, an adjustable guide foot pivotally connected to the enlarged second end portion and having a front surface configured to abut the work surface, the guide foot being configured to permit the wheel to extend beyond the front surface, where a position of the guide foot limits a depth of cut of the wheel into the work surface.
An accessory with a hub for mounting on rotary tool mandrels of different types is disclosed. In one embodiment, the rotary tool accessory includes a work portion and a hub portion operably connected to the work portion for rotating the work portion. The hub portion includes a first mandrel mounting portion on a first side of the hub portion for mounting with a first mandrel type and a second mandrel mounting portion on a second side of the hub portion for mounting with a second mandrel type, wherein the second mandrel type is different from the first mandrel type.
B23Q 3/12 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for securing to a spindle in general
B24B 41/04 - Headstocks; Working-spindles; Features relating thereto
B24B 45/00 - Means for securing grinding wheels on rotary arbors
A mandrel and accessory and related combination for use with a rotary tool are disclosed. For instance, the mandrel and accessory combination includes a mandrel assembly and an accessory. The mandrel assembly includes (i) a shaft component defining an axis and having a first portion configured to be received in a chuck of a power tool, and a second portion having a first shaft tooth and a second shaft tooth each extending in a perpendicular manner with respect to the axis, and (ii) a collar component defining a passage through which the shaft component extends, the collar component having a first collar tooth and a second collar tooth. The accessory includes an outer wall structure defining a circular outer periphery; and an inner wall structure defining a coupling opening. The accessory is configured to be releasably coupled to the mandrel assembly.
B25F 1/02 - Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements
B25F 3/00 - Associations of tools for different working operations with one portable power-drive means; Adapters therefor
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
A rotary tool accessory includes a body defining an axis of rotation and having a work piece contacting surface and a drive portion. The body has defined therein a body opening including a first opening portion and a second opening portion. The rotary tool accessory further includes an insert located within at least the second body opening. The first opening portion is contained within a space during rotation of the body about the axis. Both the drive portion and the second opening portion are advanced through a path during rotation of the body about the axis, the path being located outside of the space.
B23Q 3/12 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for securing to a spindle in general
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
The object of the invention is to provide a camera that exhibits an increased impact-resistance, and to that end the invention provides an observation device comprising a housing, an optical lens with a field of view, which is accommodated within the housing, said housing comprising an outer dome which is transparent, at least in the field of view of the lens, for protecting the lens, and an inner dome disposed within the outer dome. The observation device having the above construction is resistant to impact by an object with a maximum impact energy of a first magnitude, whilst the observation device not fitted with an inner dome is resistant to impact by said object with a maximum impact energy of a second magnitude. The proportion between the first magnitude and the second magnitude is at least 1.1.
G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G08B 15/00 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
96.
MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS HAVING TRENCH ISOLATED CONTACTS, AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SAME
There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a MEMS device, and technique of fabricating or manufacturing a MEMS device, having mechanical structures (12) encapsulated in a chamber prior to final packaging and a contact area (24) disposed at least partially outside the chamber (26), the contact area (24) is electrically isolated from nearby electrically conducting regions by way of dielectric isolation trench (46) that is disposed around the contact area. The material (28) that encapsulates the mechanical structures, when deposited, includes one or more of the following attributes: low tensile stress, good step coverage, maintains its integrity when subjected to subsequent processing, does not significantly and/or adversely impact the performance characteristics of the mechanical structures in the chamber (if coated with the material during deposition), and/or facilitates integration with high- performance integrated circuits. In one embodiment, the material that encapsulates the mechanical structures is, for example, silicon (polycrystalline, amorphous or porous, whether doped or undoped), silicon carbide, silicon-germanium, germanium, or gallium-arsenide.
Thermally induced frequency variations in a micromechanical resonator are actively or passively mitigated by application of a compensating stiffness, or a compressive/tensile strain. Various composition materials may be selected according to their thermal expansion coefficient and used to form resonator components on a substrate. When exposed to temperature variations, the relative expansion of these composition materials creates a compensating stiffness, or a compressive/tensile strain.
Thermally induced frequency variations in a micromechanical resonator are actively or passively mitigated by application of a compensating stiffness, or a compressive/tensile strain. Various composition materials may be selected according to their thermal expansion coefficient and used to form resonator components on a substrate. When exposed to temperature variations, the relative expansion of these composition materials creates a compensating stiffness, or a compressive/tensile strain.
The invention relates to a porous plain bearing (5) for engines and gearboxes, comprising a circular borehole (14) provided with highly compressed, at least approximately closed-pore regions (9) and low-compressed, open-pore regions (10) which are alternately distributed over the circumference, the borehole diameter of the highly compressed and low-compressed regions (9, 10) being at least approximately identical. The invention also relates to a method and a device for the production of said porous plain bearing.