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A hydraulic machine comprising a first assembly and a second assembly movable in rotation relative to each other about an axis of rotation (X-X), the first assembly and the second assembly defining an internal volume and being in contact along an interface, the interface between the first assembly and the second assembly being provided with a sealing element positioned in a housing connected to the internal volume via a first duct on the one hand, and to the surrounding environment via a second duct on the other hand, the first duct being provided with a sealing element adapted to isolate the housing from the internal volume, characterized in that said sealing element at the interface between the first assembly and the second assembly is an axial sealing element comprising a first metal annulus and a second metal annulus, a first elastomeric annulus and a second elastomeric annulus, wherein the first metal annulus and the second metal annulus are bearing against each other along the axial direction defined by the axis of rotation (X-X), the first elastomeric annulus is mounted bearing against the first metal annulus on the one hand, and against a partition wall of the first assembly on the other hand, the second elastomeric annulus is mounted bearing against the second metal annulus on the one hand, and against a partition wall of the second assembly on the other hand, and in that a secondary cavity is formed in the first assembly or in the second assembly, said secondary cavity being connected to the housing via a plurality of bores formed in the first assembly, and isolated from the internal volume, said bores extend over an angular sector less than or equal to 180° about the axis of rotation (X-X). the first duct being provided with a sealing element adapted to isolate the housing from the internal volume, characterized in that said sealing element at the interface between the first assembly and the second assembly is an axial sealing element comprising a first metal annulus and a second metal annulus, a first elastomeric annulus and a second elastomeric annulus, wherein the first metal annulus and the second metal annulus are bearing against each other along the axial direction defined by the axis of rotation (X-X), the first elastomeric annulus is mounted bearing against the first metal annulus on the one hand, and against a partition wall of the first assembly on the other hand, the second elastomeric annulus is mounted bearing against the second metal annulus on the one hand, and against a partition wall of the second assembly on the other hand, and in that a secondary cavity is formed in the first assembly or in the second assembly, said secondary cavity being connected to the housing via a plurality of bores formed in the first assembly, and isolated from the internal volume, said bores extend over an angular sector less than or equal to 180° about the axis of rotation (X-X).
A virtual network function, VNF, management system comprising: at least one non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions stored thereon that when executed are effective to cause at least one processor to: deploy a VNF using one or more resources allocated for use by the VNF, the one or more resources being allocated by communicating with a resource manager that manages the one or more resources; receive a request from a user interface to un-deploy the VNF; un-deploy the VNF while keeping the resources allocated for use by the VNF; wherein the instructions are further executed to not notify the resource manager that the VNF has been un-deployed; receive a request to restore the VNF from the user interface; and deploy the VNF again using the allocated resources. deploy a VNF using one or more resources allocated for use by the VNF, the one or more resources being allocated by communicating with a resource manager that manages the one or more resources; receive a request from a user interface to un-deploy the VNF; un-deploy the VNF while keeping the resources allocated for use by the VNF; wherein the instructions are further executed to not notify the resource manager that the VNF has been un-deployed; receive a request to restore the VNF from the user interface; and deploy the VNF again using the allocated resources.
A web packaging machine for forming a food product package from a lower web of packaging material and an upper web of packaging material, the web packaging machine comprising: a frame; a web transport conveyor configured to transport the lower web of packaging material along the frame; a die box pivotally coupled to the frame at a first pivot axis and configured to form or close the food product package, wherein the first pivot axis is fixed relative to the frame; and a lift assembly pivotally coupled to the frame and configured to assist manual pivoting of the die box relative to the frame, wherein the lift assembly has a lift device that actuates the lift assembly upon manual pivoting of the die box and a bracket pivotally coupled to the frame at the first pivot axis, wherein the bracket has a first leg that is coupled to the lift device and characterized in that the bracket has a second leg that supports the die box as it is manually pivoted.
A two-stage reciprocating compressor comprising: a motor accommodated within a motor case; an output shaft for outputting rotation provided from the motor, the output shaft extending in an axial direction such that one end thereof protrudes through an end surface of the motor case; a low-pressure compressor element for compressing air, the low-pressure compressor element being powered by a rotational drive force provided from the output shaft; an intercooler for cooling compressed air discharged from the low-pressure compressor element; and a high-pressure compressor element for further compressing the compressed air that has been cooled by the intercooler, the high-pressure compressor element being powered by a rotational drive force provided from the output shaft; characterized in that the two-stage reciprocating compressor comprises: a fan connected to the output shaft, whereby the intercooler is behind the fan so that the fan is interposed between the end surface of the motor case and the intercooler in the axial direction. a motor accommodated within a motor case; an output shaft for outputting rotation provided from the motor, the output shaft extending in an axial direction such that one end thereof protrudes through an end surface of the motor case; a low-pressure compressor element for compressing air, the low-pressure compressor element being powered by a rotational drive force provided from the output shaft; an intercooler for cooling compressed air discharged from the low-pressure compressor element; and a high-pressure compressor element for further compressing the compressed air that has been cooled by the intercooler, the high-pressure compressor element being powered by a rotational drive force provided from the output shaft; characterized in that the two-stage reciprocating compressor comprises: a fan connected to the output shaft, whereby the intercooler is behind the fan so that the fan is interposed between the end surface of the motor case and the intercooler in the axial direction.
A leg spreader for a tripod comprising at least two portions (12, 14) selectably moveable with respect to one another along an axis; a first portion comprising a latch and a second portion comprising an engagement region; the latch being releasably engageable with the engagement region, the latch being moveable by an actuator between an engaged position in which the portions are substantially non-moveable with respect of one another and a disengaged position in which the portions are moveable with respect to one another; wherein the latch is biased towards the engaged position.
An apparatus comprising control means for controlling a function of the apparatus in response to a user command, the apparatus being connectable to a peripheral and the control means being adapted to send a control command to the peripheral in response to said user command for controlling a similar function of the peripheral, the control means further comprising user operable means for assuming a first state and a second state, the control means being adapted to send the control command to the peripheral in response to said user command in the second state, characterized in that the control means is further adapted to refrain from sending the control command in response to said user command and to control the function of the apparatus corresponding to said user command in the first state, wherein the control means assume the first state by default and said user command comprises pressing a button, and the control means is further adapted to assume the second state when a user holds the button down for a predetermined period of time after pressing of the button and/or is further adapted to assume the second state when a user presses the button a second time within a predetermined period of time after pressing of the button.
A pneumatic spring assembly for a secondary pneumatic suspension between the vehicle body and the bogie of a railway vehicle, comprising: a first connecting line for connecting a first pneumatic spring with a compressed air volume, and a second connecting line for connecting a second pneumatic spring with a compressed air volume; characterized in that the pneumatic spring assembly furthermore comprises: a compressed air container, which provides a joint or separate compressed air volume, wherein both the first connecting line and the second connecting line are connected to the compressed air volume, wherein the compressed air container can be mounted on the vehicle body or the bogie of a railway vehicle, in particular can be mounted in an interchangeable manner. a first connecting line for connecting a first pneumatic spring with a compressed air volume, and a second connecting line for connecting a second pneumatic spring with a compressed air volume; characterized in that the pneumatic spring assembly furthermore comprises: a compressed air container, which provides a joint or separate compressed air volume, wherein both the first connecting line and the second connecting line are connected to the compressed air volume, wherein the compressed air container can be mounted on the vehicle body or the bogie of a railway vehicle, in particular can be mounted in an interchangeable manner. a compressed air container, which provides a joint or separate compressed air volume, wherein both the first connecting line and the second connecting line are connected to the compressed air volume, wherein the compressed air container can be mounted on the vehicle body or the bogie of a railway vehicle, in particular can be mounted in an interchangeable manner.
A method for responding to a resource request, comprising: classifying, by a redirect server, a first resource request from a client based on a first screening rule to obtain a classification result, wherein the classification result comprises a processable type and an unprocessable type; responding to a first resource request determined to be of the unprocessable type, to enable the client to send a second resource request to a decision delivery server; determining, by the decision delivery server, based on a second screening rule, whether the second resource request from the client is of a serviceable type; and performing proxy acceleration for the second resource request if it is determined that the second resource request is of the serviceable type, wherein a length of time consumed for executing the second screening rule is longer than a length of time consumed for executing the first screening rule. classifying, by a redirect server, a first resource request from a client based on a first screening rule to obtain a classification result, wherein the classification result comprises a processable type and an unprocessable type; responding to a first resource request determined to be of the unprocessable type, to enable the client to send a second resource request to a decision delivery server; determining, by the decision delivery server, based on a second screening rule, whether the second resource request from the client is of a serviceable type; and performing proxy acceleration for the second resource request if it is determined that the second resource request is of the serviceable type, wherein a length of time consumed for executing the second screening rule is longer than a length of time consumed for executing the first screening rule.
A gradient proportioning valve for liquid chromatography comprising: a plurality of inlet ports configured to receive a plurality of fluids; a manifold connected to each of the plurality of inlet ports configured to mix the plurality of fluids in a controlled manner to provide a fluid composition, the manifold including a plurality of conduits internal to the manifold, each of the plurality of conduits receiving fluid through a respective one of the plurality of inlet ports, each of the plurality of conduits operatively communicable to a respective actuation mechanism configured to open and close each of the plurality of conduits in a controlled manner; a common outlet port configured to receive the fluid composition; and an active fluidic dampening system configured to dampen unwanted fluidic pressure pulses in the manifold, wherein the active fluidic dampening system includes an active pulse dampening actuator separate and downstream from the respective actuation mechanisms configured to actively introduce additional pressure pulses into the manifold to destructively interfere with the unwanted fluidic pressure pulses in the manifold. a plurality of inlet ports configured to receive a plurality of fluids; a manifold connected to each of the plurality of inlet ports configured to mix the plurality of fluids in a controlled manner to provide a fluid composition, the manifold including a plurality of conduits internal to the manifold, each of the plurality of conduits receiving fluid through a respective one of the plurality of inlet ports, each of the plurality of conduits operatively communicable to a respective actuation mechanism configured to open and close each of the plurality of conduits in a controlled manner; a common outlet port configured to receive the fluid composition; and an active fluidic dampening system configured to dampen unwanted fluidic pressure pulses in the manifold, wherein the active fluidic dampening system includes an active pulse dampening actuator separate and downstream from the respective actuation mechanisms configured to actively introduce additional pressure pulses into the manifold to destructively interfere with the unwanted fluidic pressure pulses in the manifold.
A method of preparing a Limulus amebocyte lysate with increased specificity for (1→3)-β-D-glucan, the method comprising the step of heating the Limulus amebocyte lysate to a temperature above 40°C to reduce reactivity to an endotoxin under conditions that reduce Factor C activity in the lysate while retaining reactivity to (1→3)-β-D-glucan, wherein: (a) the lysate is heated to a temperature of 41-49°C; or (b) the lysate is heated to a temperature of 46-49°C; or (c) the lysate is heated to a temperature of 51-53°C; or (d) the lysate is heated for 1-5 minutes; or (e) the lysate is heated to 40°C for 750-13,500 minutes, or to 41°C for 425-6200 minutes, or to 42°C for 240-2900 minutes, or to 43°C for 137-1350 minutes, or to 44°C for 78-620 minutes, or to 45°C for 45-290 minutes, or to 46°C for 26-135 minutes, or to 47°C for 15-64 minutes, or to 48°C for 8.5-31 minutes, or to 49°C for 5-15 minutes, or to 50°C for 2.5-7 minutes, or to 51°C for 1.5-3.5 minutes, or to 52°C for 1-1.6 minutes, or to 53°C for 0.6-0.8 minutes; or (f) the lysate is heated at a temperature greater than 56°C for less than one minute; or (g) the lysate is heated at a temperature of no more than 45°C for a time exceeding 40 minutes; and, optionally (h) following heat treatment, the lysate is dried onto a solid surface; or (i) following heat treatment, the lysate is lyophilized. (a) the lysate is heated to a temperature of 41-49°C; or (b) the lysate is heated to a temperature of 46-49°C; or (c) the lysate is heated to a temperature of 51-53°C; or (d) the lysate is heated for 1-5 minutes; or (e) the lysate is heated to 40°C for 750-13,500 minutes, or to 41°C for 425-6200 minutes, or to 42°C for 240-2900 minutes, or to 43°C for 137-1350 minutes, or to 44°C for 78-620 minutes, or to 45°C for 45-290 minutes, or to 46°C for 26-135 minutes, or to 47°C for 15-64 minutes, or to 48°C for 8.5-31 minutes, or to 49°C for 5-15 minutes, or to 50°C for 2.5-7 minutes, or to 51°C for 1.5-3.5 minutes, or to 52°C for 1-1.6 minutes, or to 53°C for 0.6-0.8 minutes; or (f) the lysate is heated at a temperature greater than 56°C for less than one minute; or (g) the lysate is heated at a temperature of no more than 45°C for a time exceeding 40 minutes; and, optionally (h) following heat treatment, the lysate is dried onto a solid surface; or (i) following heat treatment, the lysate is lyophilized.
A battery management system wake-up device for waking up a BMS in response to an external power signal received from an external power module, the BMS wake-up device comprising: a pulse generation module which receives the external power signal from the external power module and is supplied with source power through a different path from the external power signal, and generates a pulse signal depending on whether the source power is passed through when the pulse generation module receives the external power signal; and a power output module which supplies the source power to the pulse generation module, and outputs operating power for operating the battery management system based on the pulse signal when the power output module receives the pulse signal from the pulse generation module, wherein the pulse generation module includes a switching unit disposed at a point of connection between an external power signal path through which the external power signal is provided and a path through which the source power is supplied, to open and close the path through which the source power is supplied based on the external power signal, wherein the switching unit is configured to allow the source power to pass when the external power signal of a preset reference voltage value or above is applied to the switching unit, and disallow the source power to pass when the external power signal of less than the reference voltage value is applied to the switching unit. a pulse generation module which receives the external power signal from the external power module and is supplied with source power through a different path from the external power signal, and generates a pulse signal depending on whether the source power is passed through when the pulse generation module receives the external power signal; and a power output module which supplies the source power to the pulse generation module, and outputs operating power for operating the battery management system based on the pulse signal when the power output module receives the pulse signal from the pulse generation module, wherein the pulse generation module includes a switching unit disposed at a point of connection between an external power signal path through which the external power signal is provided and a path through which the source power is supplied, to open and close the path through which the source power is supplied based on the external power signal, wherein the switching unit is configured to allow the source power to pass when the external power signal of a preset reference voltage value or above is applied to the switching unit, and disallow the source power to pass when the external power signal of less than the reference voltage value is applied to the switching unit.
A method of forming a shaped article having a matrix containing sintered fly ash, the method comprising the steps of: providing in a mould a mixture containing a fly ash composition comprising fly ash and a plasticising agent, the composition being in a powder form, having an average particle size of less than 50 μm (50 micron), and wherein the fly ash composition includes greater than 70 % fly ash by dry weight of the composition, and wherein the plasticising agent is capable of binding the fly ash particles in the fly ash composition together on pressing of the fly ash composition; pressing the particulate fly ash mixture by uniaxial pressing at a pressure of greater than 200kg/cm 2, optionally the mixture is pressed at a pressure from 300kg/cm 2 to 450kg/cm 2, in the mould to temporarily bind the mixture to form a green article shaped by the mould, wherein the water content in the green article is less than 6 wt% of the total weight of the green article and wherein the modulus of rupture of the green article is greater than 1.5 kg/cm 2 so as to enable handling of the green article by handling equipment; and firing the green article to sinter the fly ash; wherein the mixture has substantially no green strength prior to pressing the mixture. providing in a mould a mixture containing a fly ash composition comprising fly ash and a plasticising agent, the composition being in a powder form, having an average particle size of less than 50 μm (50 micron), and wherein the fly ash composition includes greater than 70 % fly ash by dry weight of the composition, and wherein the plasticising agent is capable of binding the fly ash particles in the fly ash composition together on pressing of the fly ash composition; pressing the particulate fly ash mixture by uniaxial pressing at a pressure of greater than 200kg/cm 2, optionally the mixture is pressed at a pressure from 300kg/cm 2 to 450kg/cm 2, in the mould to temporarily bind the mixture to form a green article shaped by the mould, wherein the water content in the green article is less than 6 wt% of the total weight of the green article and wherein the modulus of rupture of the green article is greater than 1.5 kg/cm 2 so as to enable handling of the green article by handling equipment; and firing the green article to sinter the fly ash; wherein the mixture has substantially no green strength prior to pressing the mixture.
A formed element for the construction of devices for the heat transfer of a heating and/or a cooling system, composed of a sandwich structure, comprising a plate-shaped element made of a material that is highly heat conducting and comprises a low inherent stability, on the two opposite surfaces of which respectively one layer of a material having a tensile strength is fixed, characterized in that lamellae are mounted on at least one of the surfaces.