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A combination of an aircraft fuel tank assembly and a maintenance drain tool (21, 80, 120, 220) configured to open an outlet of the aircraft fuel tank assembly during a maintenance procedure, wherein: the aircraft fuel tank assembly comprises an aircraft fuel tank for storing a liquid hydrocarbon; and an operator-openable valve arrangement (40, 60, 400) disposed at least partially inside the fuel tank and configured to move between a closed flow condition in which flow through the valve arrangement is prevented and an open flow condition in which liquid is allowed to drain out of the tank to the exterior of the tank; the drain tool is configured to be used only during the maintenance procedure to connect to the valve arrangement, such that in a connected condition of the drain tool and the valve arrangement the valve arrangement is in the open flow condition and a liquid flow path exists between the interior of the tank and the exterior of the tank, the liquid flow path being at least partly defined by a conduit (24, 124) comprised in the drain tool; and a filter (500, 127, 227) is disposed in the liquid flow path, the filter comprising a water-permeable member which is configured to enable liquid water to pass through the water-permeable member to the exterior of the tank, but at least substantially prevent liquid hydrocarbon from passing through the water-permeable member to the exterior of the tank. the aircraft fuel tank assembly comprises an aircraft fuel tank for storing a liquid hydrocarbon; and an operator-openable valve arrangement (40, 60, 400) disposed at least partially inside the fuel tank and configured to move between a closed flow condition in which flow through the valve arrangement is prevented and an open flow condition in which liquid is allowed to drain out of the tank to the exterior of the tank; the drain tool is configured to be used only during the maintenance procedure to connect to the valve arrangement, such that in a connected condition of the drain tool and the valve arrangement the valve arrangement is in the open flow condition and a liquid flow path exists between the interior of the tank and the exterior of the tank, the liquid flow path being at least partly defined by a conduit (24, 124) comprised in the drain tool; and a filter (500, 127, 227) is disposed in the liquid flow path, the filter comprising a water-permeable member which is configured to enable liquid water to pass through the water-permeable member to the exterior of the tank, but at least substantially prevent liquid hydrocarbon from passing through the water-permeable member to the exterior of the tank.
A pelletized ethylene polymer having ▪ a density > 954 kg/m 3 and ≤ 959 kg/m 3 ( according to ISO 1183) ▪ a high-load melt index ≥ 1.7 g/10 min and ≤ 10 g/10 min (according to ISO 1133;190°C;21.6 kg)) ▪ an Izod impact strength (-30°C) ≥ 40 KJ/m 2 and ≤ 90 KJ/m 2 (according to ISO 180/A) and ▪ M w / M n ≥ 8 and ≤ 17 (according to size exclusion chromatography). ▪ a density > 954 kg/m 3 and ≤ 959 kg/m 3 ( according to ISO 1183) ▪ a high-load melt index ≥ 1.7 g/10 min and ≤ 10 g/10 min (according to ISO 1133;190°C;21.6 kg)) ▪ an Izod impact strength (-30°C) ≥ 40 KJ/m 2 and ≤ 90 KJ/m 2 (according to ISO 180/A) and ▪ M w / M n ≥ 8 and ≤ 17 (according to size exclusion chromatography).
A method for accessing a wireless network, the method comprising: transmitting a registration request from a device configured for low access priority, and said device further supporting at least one higher access priority, the registration request including a value indicating that the device supports multiple access priorities, the multiple access priorities including the low access priority and at least one higher access priority; and requesting access to the wireless network based on a response to the registration request, and selectively requesting, by the device, a service connection at the higher access priority if the response to the registration request indicates that the wireless network permits the device to have multiple access priorities. transmitting a registration request from a device configured for low access priority, and said device further supporting at least one higher access priority, the registration request including a value indicating that the device supports multiple access priorities, the multiple access priorities including the low access priority and at least one higher access priority; and requesting access to the wireless network based on a response to the registration request, and selectively requesting, by the device, a service connection at the higher access priority if the response to the registration request indicates that the wireless network permits the device to have multiple access priorities.
A lighting system, comprising: a light guide having a top face and a bottom face and outer edges extending between the top and bottom faces; a lighting arrangement for coupling light into at least one of the outer edges of the light guide; and a reflector arranged beneath the bottom face having a diffuse reflection function, wherein the light guide comprises a set of light extraction features on the bottom face for out-coupling light from the light guide towards the reflector, each light extraction feature extending over at least 80% of the full length of the lighting arrangement alongside the lighting arrangement, wherein the light extraction features have a maximum width w and a height h and the material of the light guide has a refractive index n, wherein: 1.2 n 2 − 1 ≤ h w ≤ 3 n 2 − 1, wherein the lighting system further comprises an air gap between the bottom face of the light guide and the reflector which has a height of more than 1.5 times the average pitch between the light extraction features. a light guide having a top face and a bottom face and outer edges extending between the top and bottom faces; a lighting arrangement for coupling light into at least one of the outer edges of the light guide; and a reflector arranged beneath the bottom face having a diffuse reflection function, wherein the light guide comprises a set of light extraction features on the bottom face for out-coupling light from the light guide towards the reflector, each light extraction feature extending over at least 80% of the full length of the lighting arrangement alongside the lighting arrangement, wherein the light extraction features have a maximum width w and a height h and the material of the light guide has a refractive index n, wherein: 1.2 n 2 − 1 ≤ h w ≤ 3 n 2 − 1, wherein the lighting system further comprises an air gap between the bottom face of the light guide and the reflector which has a height of more than 1.5 times the average pitch between the light extraction features.
Method for collecting samples in a machine for packaging flat objects, the said packaging machine comprising counting and separation means for forming a succession of batches (4, 5), each composed of a given number of flat objects, as well as assembly means for forming a succession of packs, each constituted by a particular assembly of batches (4, 5), characterized in that the method of collection includes stages consisting of: - forming a sample batch (4, 5) composed of a given number of flat objects with the help of the counting and separation means, - collecting the sample batch (4, 5) by means of the assembly means, - transferring the sample batch (4, 5) with the assembly means to a dedicated retrieval area of the said packaging machine. - forming a sample batch (4, 5) composed of a given number of flat objects with the help of the counting and separation means, - collecting the sample batch (4, 5) by means of the assembly means, - transferring the sample batch (4, 5) with the assembly means to a dedicated retrieval area of the said packaging machine.
An unmanned aerial vehicle, the UAV comprising: a central body; a plurality of arms that extend out from the central body, each arm having two or more joints (201, 1804) that segment the arm into a stem portion (202, 1800) proximal to the central body and two or more branch portions distal to the central body, wherein the two or more joints (201, 1804) permit the two or more branch portions to move horizontally relative to the stem portion (202, 1800); and a plurality of rotors, each rotor in the plurality attached to a respective one of the branch portions; wherein the stem portion (202, 1800) comprises: two or more first connection portions that are each connected by one of said joints to a respective one of the branch portions; and a second connection portion, wherein the first connection portions and the second connection portion are connected by a further joint to be moveable relative to each other. a central body; a plurality of arms that extend out from the central body, each arm having two or more joints (201, 1804) that segment the arm into a stem portion (202, 1800) proximal to the central body and two or more branch portions distal to the central body, wherein the two or more joints (201, 1804) permit the two or more branch portions to move horizontally relative to the stem portion (202, 1800); and a plurality of rotors, each rotor in the plurality attached to a respective one of the branch portions; wherein the stem portion (202, 1800) comprises: two or more first connection portions that are each connected by one of said joints to a respective one of the branch portions; and a second connection portion, wherein the first connection portions and the second connection portion are connected by a further joint to be moveable relative to each other. two or more first connection portions that are each connected by one of said joints to a respective one of the branch portions; and a second connection portion, wherein the first connection portions and the second connection portion are connected by a further joint to be moveable relative to each other.
A protection device (200, 300, 500, 600), comprising: a housing (202, 302, 402, 502) defining a cavity (204, 304); and a fuse element (216, 316) within the cavity, wherein the fuse element includes a first component and a second component separated by a barrier, and wherein the first and second components are joined at a bridge and the fuse element has an inverted U-shape, characterized in that the housing includes an armor layer (240, 340) extending into the cavity, and wherein the cavity has an inverted teardrop profile defined by an interior surface of the armor layer. a housing (202, 302, 402, 502) defining a cavity (204, 304); and a fuse element (216, 316) within the cavity, wherein the fuse element includes a first component and a second component separated by a barrier, and wherein the first and second components are joined at a bridge and the fuse element has an inverted U-shape, characterized in that the housing includes an armor layer (240, 340) extending into the cavity, and wherein the cavity has an inverted teardrop profile defined by an interior surface of the armor layer.
A heavy-duty barrier, which is movable, comprising a base part, which comprises a ballast, and a fence part attached to the base part, wherein the fence part comprises a fixed bar structure and a rigid first connection element, which is movably attached to the bar structure, wherein the first connection element comprises an attachment portion, movably attached to a bar portion of the bar structure characterized in the attachment portion encircling the circumference of the bar portion, and further characterized in that the connection element comprises a hook portion arranged to be engaged with a complementary hook portion of a rigid connection element of a neighbouring heavy-duty barrier.
An apparatus (300; 400; 500) for detecting degradation of a flat rope (302; 412; 510) comprising a body of non-ferromagneti insulator material in which a plurality of ferromagnetic cord members (14; 304) extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rope (302; 412; 510) is distributed, the apparatus (300; 400; 600) comprising a detector body comprising rope guide means for guiding the rope along the detector body; a magnet fixed with respect to the body for establishing a magnetic field adjacent to the detector body, the magnet comprising a pair of magnetic poles (404; 406) located adjacent the rope body and spaced along the longitudinal axis of the rope when the rope is guided along the detector body by the rope guide means; magnetic flux sensing means (306; 308; 408) comprising a plurality of magnetic flux sensors; means for correlating the magnetic flux with rope degradation; wherein the magnetic flux sensing means is mounted for monitoring magnetic flux emanating from the ferromagnetic cord members (14; 304) out through the body of the rope and associated with the magnetic field; characterized in that each of the plurality of magnetic flux sensors corresponds to one of the ferromagnetic cord members such that each magnetic flux sensor monitors the magnetic flux of a respective one of the cord members and in that the apparatus (300; 400; 500) comprises means arranged to identify, based on the magnetic flux monitored by the plurality of magnetic flux sensors, locations along each individual cord member (14; 304) exhibiting magnetic flux leakage, wherein the locations are indicative of degradation. a detector body comprising rope guide means for guiding the rope along the detector body; a magnet fixed with respect to the body for establishing a magnetic field adjacent to the detector body, the magnet comprising a pair of magnetic poles (404; 406) located adjacent the rope body and spaced along the longitudinal axis of the rope when the rope is guided along the detector body by the rope guide means; magnetic flux sensing means (306; 308; 408) comprising a plurality of magnetic flux sensors; means for correlating the magnetic flux with rope degradation; wherein the magnetic flux sensing means is mounted for monitoring magnetic flux emanating from the ferromagnetic cord members (14; 304) out through the body of the rope and associated with the magnetic field; characterized in that each of the plurality of magnetic flux sensors corresponds to one of the ferromagnetic cord members such that each magnetic flux sensor monitors the magnetic flux of a respective one of the cord members and in that the apparatus (300; 400; 500) comprises means arranged to identify, based on the magnetic flux monitored by the plurality of magnetic flux sensors, locations along each individual cord member (14; 304) exhibiting magnetic flux leakage, wherein the locations are indicative of degradation.
A method of recycling carbon fiber prepreg the method comprising the steps of i) comminuting a carbon fiber prepreg waste material comprising a laminate of carbon fiber embedded in a non-cured thermosetting resin and a protective polymeric film, to provide a comminuted carbon fiber prepreg waste material comprising a mixture of resin embedded carbon fiber particles, and polymeric film fragments, wherein A particles are of higher density than B fragments; ii) separating A particles from B fragments in a density separator, and collecting A particles in a collector A and collecting B fragments in a separate collector B, and wherein the collected A particles are substantially free from B fragments, said method being characterized in that said A particles are separated from said B fragments in said density separator, by subjecting a flow of the mixture of A particles and B fragments to an airflow of opposite direction; and in that said method further comprises the step of iii) adding 5-35 wt.% of virgin non-cured thermosetting resin to the collected A particles, the wt.% being based on the total amount of collected A particles and virgin non-cured thermosetting resin, to provide a recycled non-cured carbon fiber material comprising the collected A particles and virgin non-cured thermosetting resin. i) comminuting a carbon fiber prepreg waste material comprising a laminate of carbon fiber embedded in a non-cured thermosetting resin and a protective polymeric film, to provide a comminuted carbon fiber prepreg waste material comprising a mixture of resin embedded carbon fiber particles, and polymeric film fragments, wherein A particles are of higher density than B fragments; resin embedded carbon fiber particles, and polymeric film fragments, wherein A particles are of higher density than B fragments; ii) separating A particles from B fragments in a density separator, and collecting A particles in a collector A and collecting B fragments in a separate collector B, and wherein the collected A particles are substantially free from B fragments, said method being characterized in that said A particles are separated from said B fragments in said density separator, by subjecting a flow of the mixture of A particles and B fragments to an airflow of opposite direction; and in that said method further comprises the step of iii) adding 5-35 wt.% of virgin non-cured thermosetting resin to the collected A particles, the wt.% being based on the total amount of collected A particles and virgin non-cured thermosetting resin, to provide a recycled non-cured carbon fiber material comprising the collected A particles and virgin non-cured thermosetting resin.
A process for treating a composition comprising 1,1-difluoroethane and one or more undesired halogenated hydrocarbon containing impurities so as to reduce the concentration of at least one undesired halogenated hydrocarbon containing impurity, wherein the undesired halogenated hydrocarbon containing impurities comprises one or more of a mono-, di- or tri-halomethane, and wherein the process comprises contacting the composition with an adsorbent comprising a carbon molecular sieve.
A work vehicle comprising: a frame; a drive train connected to the frame; an operator station supported by the frame; a ground engaging device (24, 26) connected to the frame; a holding tank connected to the frame, the holding tank configured to store dry material; a conveyor (54, 56) configured to move the dry material from the holding tank; a boom assembly (38,40) configured to transport the dry material; a plurality of nozzles (48, 50) connected to the boom assembly (38,40) and configured to direct the dry material onto a ground surface; a blower configured to blow the dry material from the conveyor (54, 56) into the boom assembly (38,40) and out of the plurality of nozzles (48, 50); a user interface including a display; and characterized by a control system configured to sense a speed of movement of the conveyor (54, 56) and compare the speed of movement of the conveyor (54, 56) to a maximum acceptable speed, the control system further configured to perform one of the following actions in response to sensing that the speed of movement of the conveyor (54, 56) is greater than the maximum acceptable speed: alerting an operator via the user interface to reduce a travel speed of the work vehicle, and reducing the travel speed of the work vehicle. a frame; a drive train connected to the frame; an operator station supported by the frame; a ground engaging device (24, 26) connected to the frame; a holding tank connected to the frame, the holding tank configured to store dry material; a conveyor (54, 56) configured to move the dry material from the holding tank; a boom assembly (38,40) configured to transport the dry material; a plurality of nozzles (48, 50) connected to the boom assembly (38,40) and configured to direct the dry material onto a ground surface; a blower configured to blow the dry material from the conveyor (54, 56) into the boom assembly (38,40) and out of the plurality of nozzles (48, 50); a user interface including a display; and characterized by a control system configured to sense a speed of movement of the conveyor (54, 56) and compare the speed of movement of the conveyor (54, 56) to a maximum acceptable speed, the control system further configured to perform one of the following actions in response to sensing that the speed of movement of the conveyor (54, 56) is greater than the maximum acceptable speed: alerting an operator via the user interface to reduce a travel speed of the work vehicle, and reducing the travel speed of the work vehicle.
A refractive index gradient lens, comprising a plurality of longitudinal wedge sections joined together to form a spherical shaped lens, wherein each longitudinal wedge section provides a longitudinal slice of the refractive index gradient lens, and wherein each wedge section comprises: a plate having a polar edge and an arc edge; and a plurality of arcuate refractive index gradient-forming features extending from each face of the plate, the refractive index gradient-forming features each having a respectively height as function of distance from a polar edge center of the spherical shaped lens whereby the refractive gradient forming features have a lesser height closer to the polar edge center. a plate having a polar edge and an arc edge; and a plurality of arcuate refractive index gradient-forming features extending from each face of the plate, the refractive index gradient-forming features each having a respectively height as function of distance from a polar edge center of the spherical shaped lens whereby the refractive gradient forming features have a lesser height closer to the polar edge center.
A revolving tower crane comprising a tower that supports a boom and a counterboom, wherein a boom guying is led from a tower top to the boom and to the counterboom; wherein the boom guying only guys one inner boom section whose length (l 3i) amounts to less than 40% of the total length of the boom; and wherein one outer boom section whose length (l 3a) amounts to more than 60% of the total length of the boom forms a non-guyed bending beam boom that has at least one boom piece that tapers in the boom height and that is adjoined by at least one boom part of greater boom height at the inner side and a boom piece of smaller boom height at the outer side, characterized in that the boom part of smaller height of the outer non-guyed boom section has a length (l 3kh) that amounts to 40% to 85%, in particular 60% to 70%, of the total length (l 3a) of the outer non-guyed boom section.
A clamping collar comprising a belt carrying a retaining member and a hook configured to hook onto the retaining member to define a hooked clamping state of the collar, the belt comprising at least one flank (11A, 11C) which extends radially inwardly, the hook having a front wall and a running part which connects the front wall to the belt, the retaining member carrying a first abutment member able, during the hooking of the hook onto the retaining member, to come into abutment with a second abutment member (24, 34, 44) to define a maximum advanced position of the hook relative to the retaining member, characterized in that the belt has at least one abutment wall element (11A, 11C) which is formed in the flank and which has the second abutment member, and in that the second abutment member is located, forwardly in the direction of movement of the hook towards the retaining member, at most in the area of connection of the belt to the hook.