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A method of minimising distortion in a workpiece, including the steps of: in a computer system, carrying out finite element analysis on a finite element thermo-mechanical model of the workpiece during and after fabrication by additive manufacturing to predict shape distortion and residual stress development in the workpiece, wherein the fabrication includes the fabrication step of depositing successive layers of material on a substrate; characterized in that: minimising heat loss from the substrate and the deposited material during one or more of the fabrication steps by not cooling the workpiece between deposition of successive layers of material to prevent the average temperature of the workpiece from falling by 10 % between deposition of successive layers of material; and determining alterations to be made to the workpiece prior to or during fabrication to compensate for the predicted distortion. in a computer system, carrying out finite element analysis on a finite element thermo-mechanical model of the workpiece during and after fabrication by additive manufacturing to predict shape distortion and residual stress development in the workpiece, wherein the fabrication includes the fabrication step of depositing successive layers of material on a substrate; characterized in that: minimising heat loss from the substrate and the deposited material during one or more of the fabrication steps by not cooling the workpiece between deposition of successive layers of material to prevent the average temperature of the workpiece from falling by 10 % between deposition of successive layers of material; and determining alterations to be made to the workpiece prior to or during fabrication to compensate for the predicted distortion. minimising heat loss from the substrate and the deposited material during one or more of the fabrication steps by not cooling the workpiece between deposition of successive layers of material to prevent the average temperature of the workpiece from falling by 10 % between deposition of successive layers of material; and determining alterations to be made to the workpiece prior to or during fabrication to compensate for the predicted distortion.
Sewer rehabilitation method, wherein - a rehabilitation tool by means of a robot that is repositionable in a main line of a waste water sewer system is moved into a domestic connector line that opens into the main line; - rehabilitation works are carried out in the domestic connector line by means of the rehabilitation tool; and - the rehabilitation tool upon completion of the rehabilitation works is removed again from the domestic connector line by means of the robot; wherein the robot has a remote-control-capable gripping member for receiving the rehabilitation tool, wherein the robot and the rehabilitation tool are supplied with power and remote-controlled from above ground by way of separate cables (6, 8), wherein the robot - by way of the remote-control capable gripping member receives and transports the rehabilitation tool through the main line up to the mouth of the domestic connector line; - introduces the rehabilitation tool into the domestic connector line and sets said rehabilitation tool down in the latter; - in the domestic connector line pushes forward the rehabilitation tool up to a defective location in that said robot, upon setting down the rehabilitation tool, reverses in the main line, then acquires the cable of the rehabilitation tool, and finally advances again in the main line; and - retracts the rehabilitation tool from the domestic connector line upon completion of the rehabilitation works and receives said rehabilitation tool again. - a rehabilitation tool by means of a robot that is repositionable in a main line of a waste water sewer system is moved into a domestic connector line that opens into the main line; - rehabilitation works are carried out in the domestic connector line by means of the rehabilitation tool; and - the rehabilitation tool upon completion of the rehabilitation works is removed again from the domestic connector line by means of the robot; - by way of the remote-control capable gripping member receives and transports the rehabilitation tool through the main line up to the mouth of the domestic connector line; - introduces the rehabilitation tool into the domestic connector line and sets said rehabilitation tool down in the latter; - in the domestic connector line pushes forward the rehabilitation tool up to a defective location in that said robot, upon setting down the rehabilitation tool, reverses in the main line, then acquires the cable of the rehabilitation tool, and finally advances again in the main line; and - retracts the rehabilitation tool from the domestic connector line upon completion of the rehabilitation works and receives said rehabilitation tool again.
A coffee machine comprising a machine body, the machine body having a front wall, a rear wall, two side walls (4, 5), a top and a base, the coffee machine comprising a reservoir for water, a compartment in said machine body for housing said reservoir in an horizontally extractable manner from the front wall of the coffee machine, and a means for filling said reservoir from above by gravitational fall, characterized in that said filling means comprises a manifold for supplying said reservoir that has an upper loading mouth and a lower unloading mouth located above said underlying reservoir, said manifold is housed in said machine body in a housing compartment delimited by an external wall of said machine body that has a through opening for access to said manifold, said manifold being in the form of a horizontal drawer slidable with a horizontal direction through said opening between an operative position in which said loading mouth is accessible for filling and a non-operative position in which it is inaccessible, said housing compartment for housing said manifold being positioned above said housing compartment for housing said reservoir and communicating below with said housing compartment for housing said reservoir.
An exhaust system for treating an exhaust gas produced by a lean burn engine comprising: (i) a NO x absorber catalyst comprising a molecular sieve catalyst disposed on a substrate, wherein the molecular sieve catalyst comprises a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; (ii) means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas; and (iii) a lean NO x trap; characterised in that the NO x absorber catalyst is upstream of both the means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas and the lean NO x trap. (i) a NO x absorber catalyst comprising a molecular sieve catalyst disposed on a substrate, wherein the molecular sieve catalyst comprises a noble metal and a molecular sieve, wherein the molecular sieve contains the noble metal; (ii) means for introducing hydrocarbons into the exhaust gas; and (iii) a lean NO x trap;
Housing for an overvoltage protection device comprising: - two electrical connection elements and; - an overvoltage protection component, electrically connected to the two electrical connection elements and, of which the temperature increases in the presence of overvoltage; - a locking element, in contact with the overvoltage protection component; - a mechanical switch, connected to the locking element, installed in series between one of the two electrical connection elements and the overvoltage protection component, with the locking element maintaining the switch in closed position; and such that when the temperature of the overvoltage protection component exceeds a critical threshold, the locking element releases the switch which is moved to open position, the locking element being electrically independent of the mechanical switch, characterised in that the switch comprises two conductive strips (171, 172) connected respectively to the first electrical connection element and to the overvoltage protection component, with the mechanical switch comprising an insulation piece, said insulation piece being: - maintained separated from the conductive strips (171, 172) by the locking element when the switch is in closed position, in the case of a temperature of the overvoltage protection component less than the critical threshold; and - displaced between the conductive strips (171, 172) in such a way as to separate them when the locking element releases the switch in open position, in the case where the temperature of the overvoltage protection component exceeds the critical threshold. - two electrical connection elements and; - an overvoltage protection component, electrically connected to the two electrical connection elements and, of which the temperature increases in the presence of overvoltage; - a locking element, in contact with the overvoltage protection component; - a mechanical switch, connected to the locking element, installed in series between one of the two electrical connection elements and the overvoltage protection component, with the locking element maintaining the switch in closed position; and such that when the temperature of the overvoltage protection component exceeds a critical threshold, the locking element releases the switch which is moved to open position, the locking element being electrically independent of the mechanical switch, - maintained separated from the conductive strips (171, 172) by the locking element when the switch is in closed position, in the case of a temperature of the overvoltage protection component less than the critical threshold; and - displaced between the conductive strips (171, 172) in such a way as to separate them when the locking element releases the switch in open position, in the case where the temperature of the overvoltage protection component exceeds the critical threshold.
A cochleate comprising: a soy-based phospholipid that comprises soy phosphatidylserine in an amount of 45% to 55% by weight of the lipid component of the cochleate, a multivalent cation, and a biological active. a soy-based phospholipid that comprises soy phosphatidylserine in an amount of 45% to 55% by weight of the lipid component of the cochleate, a multivalent cation, and a biological active.
A shear test device comprising a test head adapted to be driven substantially perpendicularly towards and away from a substrate, the test head being further adapted to be driven transversely over the substrate in order to apply a shear load to a protrusion on the substrate, sensing means for sensing contact of the test head with the substrate, and measurement means for measuring the shear force applied to the protrusion, characterised in that said measurement means is further adapted to detect a dragging load of the test head on the substrate prior to driving the test head transversely to apply a shear load to the protrusion.
An amperometric sensor system for measuring at least one parameter of water, comprising: an electronics subsystem; a sensor housing (112, 114) electrically and mechanically coupled to the electronics subsystem, the sensor housing (112, 114) comprising: a chamber that receives water via at least one inlet and that releases water via at least one outlet (460, 462); at least one sensor having at least one electrode exposed to water in the chamber; and a flow generator (192, 300) within the sensor housing (112, 114) that causes water to be drawn into the chamber and to flow through the chamber, wherein the sensor system further comprises a plurality of movable objects constrained within the chamber and movable by water flowing in the chamber to impinge upon and clean a surface of the at least one electrode, wherein the sensor housing (112, 114) is configured for insertion into, and engagement with, a pipe fitting. an electronics subsystem; a sensor housing (112, 114) electrically and mechanically coupled to the electronics subsystem, the sensor housing (112, 114) comprising: a chamber that receives water via at least one inlet and that releases water via at least one outlet (460, 462); at least one sensor having at least one electrode exposed to water in the chamber; and a flow generator (192, 300) within the sensor housing (112, 114) that causes water to be drawn into the chamber and to flow through the chamber, wherein the sensor system further comprises a plurality of movable objects constrained within the chamber and movable by water flowing in the chamber to impinge upon and clean a surface of the at least one electrode, wherein the sensor housing (112, 114) is configured for insertion into, and engagement with, a pipe fitting. a chamber that receives water via at least one inlet and that releases water via at least one outlet (460, 462); at least one sensor having at least one electrode exposed to water in the chamber; and a flow generator (192, 300) within the sensor housing (112, 114) that causes water to be drawn into the chamber and to flow through the chamber, wherein the sensor system further comprises a plurality of movable objects constrained within the chamber and movable by water flowing in the chamber to impinge upon and clean a surface of the at least one electrode, wherein the sensor housing (112, 114) is configured for insertion into, and engagement with, a pipe fitting.
A shark fin antenna equipped with a vehicle type V2X communication system, comprising: a circuit board; a V2X communication unit mounted on one surface of the circuit board; a satellite integration system unit mounted on the same surface of the circuit board on which the V2X communication unit is mounted and disposed to neighbor the V2X communication unit; a fixing part positioned above the circuit board and comprising an upper fixing part, a middle fixing part and a lower fixing part, wherein the middle fixing part comprises a first middle fixing part, a second middle fixing part, a third middle fixing part connected to part of the first middle fixing part and part of the second middle fixing part, and a non-connection part, and an antenna part comprising an AM/FM antenna and an AM/FM magnetic body and coupled to a top of the fixing part, wherein the upper fixing part surrounds sides of the satellite integration system unit such that a top of the satellite integration system unit is externally exposed,, and wherein the lower fixing part surrounds an area in which the AM/FM magnetic body is accommodated such that the AM/FM magnetic body is externally exposed, wherein the AM/FM antenna is connected to the AM/FM magnetic body and wherein an end of the AM/FM antenna is bent in the non-connection part of the middle fixing part. a circuit board; a V2X communication unit mounted on one surface of the circuit board; a satellite integration system unit mounted on the same surface of the circuit board on which the V2X communication unit is mounted and disposed to neighbor the V2X communication unit; a fixing part positioned above the circuit board and comprising an upper fixing part, a middle fixing part and a lower fixing part, wherein the middle fixing part comprises a first middle fixing part, a second middle fixing part, a third middle fixing part connected to part of the first middle fixing part and part of the second middle fixing part, and a non-connection part, and an antenna part comprising an AM/FM antenna and an AM/FM magnetic body and coupled to a top of the fixing part, wherein the upper fixing part surrounds sides of the satellite integration system unit such that a top of the satellite integration system unit is externally exposed,, and wherein the lower fixing part surrounds an area in which the AM/FM magnetic body is accommodated such that the AM/FM magnetic body is externally exposed, wherein the AM/FM antenna is connected to the AM/FM magnetic body and wherein an end of the AM/FM antenna is bent in the non-connection part of the middle fixing part.
Arrangement for overload protection of overvoltage protection devices, consisting of at least one overvoltage arrester, in particular of the type II with or without a thermal disconnecting device that responds in the event of an overload, wherein a switching unit that is free from movable contacts, and is structurally combined with and connected in series to the least one overvoltage arrester and has at least two fixed switching contacts (7; 8) that are located at a close spacing, wherein the spacing of the respective switching contacts (7; 8) is predetermined in such a way that in the case of any surge current procedure or discharging procedure by virtue of the forming electric arc the switching unit transfers into a quasi-closed state; conversely in the resting state the voltage of the connected network falls at the switching unit, whereby the overvoltage arrester that is in series remains free from leakage current, characterised in that the switching unit is configured as a miniaturised open spark gap. a switching unit that is free from movable contacts, and is structurally combined with and connected in series to the least one overvoltage arrester and has at least two fixed switching contacts (7; 8) that are located at a close spacing, wherein the spacing of the respective switching contacts (7; 8) is predetermined in such a way that in the case of any surge current procedure or discharging procedure by virtue of the forming electric arc the switching unit transfers into a quasi-closed state; conversely in the resting state the voltage of the connected network falls at the switching unit, whereby the overvoltage arrester that is in series remains free from leakage current, characterised in that the switching unit is configured as a miniaturised open spark gap.
A plastic connector for bonding and connecting air cleaners, wherein the plastic connector comprises a connector body and a fastener; wherein the connector body has guide rails and frame legs, said frame legs being arranged at two sides of the connector body; and wherein the fastener is elastic and is generally oblong shaped, comprising a pair of generally parallel straight sides coupled with a pair of opposite curved sides, and has openings on the generally parallel straight sides and fastener arms extending outwardly along a short axis of the fastener; and wherein the openings of the fastener are in snap-fit with the guide rails of the connector body, so that the connector body and the fastener form the plastic connector, and wherein the fastener is slidable along the guide rails. wherein the connector body has guide rails and frame legs, said frame legs being arranged at two sides of the connector body; and wherein the fastener is elastic and is generally oblong shaped, comprising a pair of generally parallel straight sides coupled with a pair of opposite curved sides, and has openings on the generally parallel straight sides and fastener arms extending outwardly along a short axis of the fastener; and wherein the openings of the fastener are in snap-fit with the guide rails of the connector body, so that the connector body and the fastener form the plastic connector, and wherein the fastener is slidable along the guide rails.
A piston assembly, comprising: a piston having a first end, an opposing second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end, the piston further including a cavity at least partially defined by the sidewall; a spring guide having a first end and an opposing second end, the spring guide disposed within the cavity of the piston and adjacent the sidewall; and an insulator having a first portion extending from the second end of the piston and a second portion disposed within the piston; and characterised by: an insulator shield disposed adjacent the first portion of the insulator; and a component coupled to the second end of the spring guide, the component being offset from the insulator shield by a distance. a piston having a first end, an opposing second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end, the piston further including a cavity at least partially defined by the sidewall; a spring guide having a first end and an opposing second end, the spring guide disposed within the cavity of the piston and adjacent the sidewall; and an insulator having a first portion extending from the second end of the piston and a second portion disposed within the piston; and characterised by: an insulator shield disposed adjacent the first portion of the insulator; and a component coupled to the second end of the spring guide, the component being offset from the insulator shield by a distance. an insulator shield disposed adjacent the first portion of the insulator; and a component coupled to the second end of the spring guide, the component being offset from the insulator shield by a distance.
A gas flow regulation device for connection to a gas outlet of an ostomy appliance, the device including: an inlet for communicating with the gas outlet of the ostomy appliance; an outlet (114a, 114b, 114c) from which gas can exit the device, means for closing the outlet from the device; and a gas flow path between the inlet and the outlet, characterised in that said means includes folding the gas flow path back on itself to permit the rate of gas flow through the device to be user selectable. an inlet for communicating with the gas outlet of the ostomy appliance; an outlet (114a, 114b, 114c) from which gas can exit the device, means for closing the outlet from the device; and a gas flow path between the inlet and the outlet, characterised in that said means includes folding the gas flow path back on itself to permit the rate of gas flow through the device to be user selectable.
A user plane data transmission method, wherein the method comprises: setting up, by a core network node, a radio access bearer connection with a radio access network node; and performing, by the core network node, user plane data transmission with the radio access network node by using a user plane protocol stack, wherein the user plane protocol stack comprises a physical layer, a data link layer, a network layer, and a GPRS Tunneling Protocol-User plane, GTP-U, layer, wherein the network layer encapsulates first user plane data with an Internet Protocol Version 6, IPv6, header, wherein a next-hop header of the IPv6 header carries a type identifier of a GTP-U header; wherein the performing user plane data transmission with the radio access network node by using a user plane protocol stack comprises: receiving the first user plane data sent by a serving gateway, SGW, encapsulating the first user plane data with the IPv6 header, and sending the encapsulated first user plane data to the radio access network node. setting up, by a core network node, a radio access bearer connection with a radio access network node; and performing, by the core network node, user plane data transmission with the radio access network node by using a user plane protocol stack, wherein the user plane protocol stack comprises a physical layer, a data link layer, a network layer, and a GPRS Tunneling Protocol-User plane, GTP-U, layer, wherein the network layer encapsulates first user plane data with an Internet Protocol Version 6, IPv6, header, wherein a next-hop header of the IPv6 header carries a type identifier of a GTP-U header; wherein the performing user plane data transmission with the radio access network node by using a user plane protocol stack comprises: receiving the first user plane data sent by a serving gateway, SGW, encapsulating the first user plane data with the IPv6 header, and sending the encapsulated first user plane data to the radio access network node.
Linear polyglycerol compound, comprising an optionally terminally substituted backbone of linearly linked glycerol units, characterized in that it carries a plurality of substituents in the nature of covalently bound residues chosen from the group consisting of sialic acid and sialic acid derivatives, wherein a degree of substitution of the backbone is between 10 and 100 %.