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A closure (1, 101) for sealingly closing a neck opening of a container, the closure (1, 101) comprising a shell (2, 102) for securing the closure (1, 101) to a container neck and a lid (3, 103) pivotally connected to the shell (2, 102) by a hinge (6, 106), the lid (3, 103) comprising: a top panel (4, 104); a side wall (5, 105) depending from the top panel (4, 104); a grip tab (80, 180) projecting radially from an outer surface (81, 181) of the side wall (5, 105); and an engaging tab (82, 182) projecting from an inner surface (83, 183) of the side wall (5, 105) between the grip tab (80, 180) and the top wall (4, 104) for engaging a lip (13, 113) of a container; characterized in that the side wall (5, 105) comprises a hinge line (50, 150) extending from a lower edge (51, 151) of the side wall (5, 105) on a first side of the grip tab (80, 180), passing between the engaging tab (82, 182) and the top wall (4, 104) and to the lower edge (51, 151) on a second side of the grip tab (80, 180) to delineate a portion (8, 108) of the side wall which includes the grip tab (80, 180) and the engaging tab (82, 182); wherein the side wall (5, 105) is configured to deform, in use, around the grip tab (80, 180) and along the hinge line (50, 150) when an opening force is applied to the grip tab (80, 180), thereby to disengage the engaging tab (82, 182) from the lip (13, 113) of the container. a top panel (4, 104); a side wall (5, 105) depending from the top panel (4, 104); a grip tab (80, 180) projecting radially from an outer surface (81, 181) of the side wall (5, 105); and an engaging tab (82, 182) projecting from an inner surface (83, 183) of the side wall (5, 105) between the grip tab (80, 180) and the top wall (4, 104) for engaging a lip (13, 113) of a container; characterized in that the side wall (5, 105) comprises a hinge line (50, 150) extending from a lower edge (51, 151) of the side wall (5, 105) on a first side of the grip tab (80, 180), passing between the engaging tab (82, 182) and the top wall (4, 104) and to the lower edge (51, 151) on a second side of the grip tab (80, 180) to delineate a portion (8, 108) of the side wall which includes the grip tab (80, 180) and the engaging tab (82, 182); wherein the side wall (5, 105) is configured to deform, in use, around the grip tab (80, 180) and along the hinge line (50, 150) when an opening force is applied to the grip tab (80, 180), thereby to disengage the engaging tab (82, 182) from the lip (13, 113) of the container.
Device for generating a compensation force (F X), which acts against a weight force (F G) acting in a force direction (F G) of at least one movable component, comprising at least one actuator (7a, 7d), which can be moved in an actuator direction (F Z), which can be connected to at least one energy accumulator and acts on the component with an actuator force (F Z), wherein the force direction (F G) and the actuator direction (F Z) enclose a predetermined angle (α) in such a way that the force component (cos α • F Z) of the actuator force (F Z) directed against the force direction (F G) forms the compensation force (F X) to the weight force (F G) and wherein the at least one actuator (7a - 7d) is a servo-components of a hydraulic cylinder (9a - 9d), characterised in that the angle (α) varies depending on the position of the component, the force to be compensated (F G) and/or the storage condition of the energy accumulator, with the result that, through the appropriate choice of influencing parameters, such as the dimensions of the cylinders, the servo-component of which is the actuator (7a, 7b), the angle (α) as a measure of the inclined position, and the storage capacity of the energy accumulator, the energy in the energy accumulator and thus the actuator force (F Z) for a predetermined movement, such as a cylinder stroke, of the component may increase precisely by the amount by which, through an increase in the angle (α) the compensation force (F X) or the appropriate force component (cos α • F Z) is reduced.
A tool for cleaning a surface, the tool comprising: a body; a first cover slidably coupled to the body between a first position and a second position, the first cover having a first leading edge a second cover slidably coupled to the body and movable between the first position and the second position, the second cover having a second leading edge adjacent the first leading edge; and the blade coupled to the body and being disposed between the first cover and the second cover when in the first position and at least partially extending outward from the first leading edge and the second leading edge when in the second position, characterized in that the second position is rearward of the first position relative to the blade. a body; a first cover slidably coupled to the body between a first position and a second position, the first cover having a first leading edge a second cover slidably coupled to the body and movable between the first position and the second position, the second cover having a second leading edge adjacent the first leading edge; and the blade coupled to the body and being disposed between the first cover and the second cover when in the first position and at least partially extending outward from the first leading edge and the second leading edge when in the second position, characterized in that the second position is rearward of the first position relative to the blade.
A data switching means including: a first data forwarding means (12.404) having: a data link (12.402) adapted to receive upstream messages, and two or more upstream ports (12.410.1, 12.410.2), each upstream port having a specific port identity, wherein each upstream message includes address information identifying the first data forwarding means (12.404) and the or a selected one of the upstream port identities, the first data forwarding means (12.404) being adapted to forward an upstream message of the upstream messages to the selected upstream port, the data switching means including two or more message delivery means (12.420, 12.421), each upstream port (12.410.1, 12.410.2) being connected to a corresponding one of the message delivery means (12.420, 12.421), the message delivery means (12.420, 12.421) being adapted to deliver the upstream message to a predetermined destination address associated with the message delivery means (12.420, 12.421). a data link (12.402) adapted to receive upstream messages, and two or more upstream ports (12.410.1, 12.410.2), each upstream port having a specific port identity, wherein each upstream message includes address information identifying the first data forwarding means (12.404) and the or a selected one of the upstream port identities, the first data forwarding means (12.404) being adapted to forward an upstream message of the upstream messages to the selected upstream port, the data switching means including two or more message delivery means (12.420, 12.421), each upstream port (12.410.1, 12.410.2) being connected to a corresponding one of the message delivery means (12.420, 12.421), the message delivery means (12.420, 12.421) being adapted to deliver the upstream message to a predetermined destination address associated with the message delivery means (12.420, 12.421).
A watercraft control apparatus comprising at least one control member for operating at least one power-consuming unit or load, which control member is operably connected to said power-consuming unit or load through a drive member which transmits a control force and/or displacement from said control member to said power-consuming unit or load, the control member being a steering wheel or a rudder wheel, and said at least one power-consuming unit being at least one rudder, said control apparatus includes an actuator for actuating said power-consuming unit and further has one or more magnetic means for transducing said force and/or said displacement of said control member into a corresponding electric/electronic signal for corresponding operation of said actuator, characterized in that said steering wheel further has a mechanical, hydraulic control circuit, said mechanical or hydraulic control circuit being operably connected directly to said load, such as a rudder, and/or to said actuator means for said load, alternatively or in combination; said control apparatus having said one or more magnetic means for transducing said mechanical control signal into a corresponding electric/electronic control signal to operate said actuator means forms an electronic control circuit, said electronic control circuit being operably actuated alternatively to or in combination with said hydraulic control circuit; and in the so-called electronic operating mode, i.e. when the control signal generated by the control signal input means is transmitted through said electronic control circuit by means of the magnetic means, said hydraulic control circuit is in the disabled state, i.e. bypassed.
Blade sharpening device for a cutterbar of an agricultural harvester, wherein the cutterbar has at least one oblong cutting blade with a blade edge extending along it in a specified longitudinal contour, and wherein the blade sharpening device has: at least one whetting means, and a guide device on which the at least one whetting means is guided, with the result that a whetting edge of the whetting means can be brought laterally into engagement on the blade edge of the cutting blade and is movable following the longitudinal contour of the blade edge, characterized in that the whetting means is a whetting tool. at least one whetting means, and a guide device on which the at least one whetting means is guided, with the result that a whetting edge of the whetting means can be brought laterally into engagement on the blade edge of the cutting blade and is movable following the longitudinal contour of the blade edge, characterized in that the whetting means is a whetting tool.
A measuring apparatus including a device for generating clean air for the measuring apparatus, wherein the device comprises a duct having an inlet, configured for receiving a flow of air to be cleaned, and an outlet for making available a corresponding flow of clean air; - an electrical circuit having an electricity supply, wherein the measuring apparatus further comprises a platinum wire, positioned inside the duct for intercepting the flow of air to be cleaned, wherein the platinum wire is part of the electrical circuit, and the electricity supply is configured to pass an electric current through the platinum wire, wherein the duct is elongate from the inlet to the outlet along a longitudinal direction and the platinum wire is positioned along a path extending from the inlet to the outlet of the duct; characterised in that the measuring apparatus further comprises - a supporting rod positioned inside the duct, for supporting the platinum wire, wherein the platinum wire is positioned about the supporting rod, defining a helical path that extends along the longitudinal direction. - an electrical circuit having an electricity supply, wherein the measuring apparatus further comprises a platinum wire, positioned inside the duct for intercepting the flow of air to be cleaned, wherein the platinum wire is part of the electrical circuit, and the electricity supply is configured to pass an electric current through the platinum wire, wherein the duct is elongate from the inlet to the outlet along a longitudinal direction and the platinum wire is positioned along a path extending from the inlet to the outlet of the duct; characterised in that the measuring apparatus further comprises - a supporting rod positioned inside the duct, for supporting the platinum wire, wherein the platinum wire is positioned about the supporting rod, defining a helical path that extends along the longitudinal direction.
A steam generator comprising: a water storage chamber which stores water; at least one heating portion (40, 41) which heats water in the water storage chamber to generate steam; a water supply device which supplies water into the water storage chamber; and a plurality of fins provided in the water storage chamber, wherein the water storage chamber comprises an aluminum die cast body portion which has an opening, and a water storage chamber cover which is provided opposite to the opening, wherein the water storage chamber has a steam spout port from which the steam generated by the heating portion (40, 41) spouts, wherein the plurality of fins extend from a first side surface as a part of the body portion of the water storage chamber along a steam-generating direction under the steam spout port, being separated with each other, wherein distal ends of the fins are spaced from a second side surface as a part of the water storage chamber cover opposite to the first side surface of the water storage chamber, and wherein the heating portion (40, 41) is casted in the body portion of the water storage chamber, characterized in that the one heating portion comprises a first steam generating heater and a second generating heater; and the plurality of fins cross the first steam generating heater and the second steam generating heater at right angles to the heaters. a water storage chamber which stores water; at least one heating portion (40, 41) which heats water in the water storage chamber to generate steam; a water supply device which supplies water into the water storage chamber; and a plurality of fins provided in the water storage chamber, wherein the water storage chamber comprises an aluminum die cast body portion which has an opening, and a water storage chamber cover which is provided opposite to the opening, wherein the water storage chamber has a steam spout port from which the steam generated by the heating portion (40, 41) spouts, wherein the plurality of fins extend from a first side surface as a part of the body portion of the water storage chamber along a steam-generating direction under the steam spout port, being separated with each other, wherein distal ends of the fins are spaced from a second side surface as a part of the water storage chamber cover opposite to the first side surface of the water storage chamber, and wherein the heating portion (40, 41) is casted in the body portion of the water storage chamber,
An antenna system for a communication terminal comprising: a directional coupler comprising multiple communication ports (1, 3) that each connect to a respective antenna port (2, 4) of the directional coupler; a plurality of antennas (22a, 22b); and a plurality of transmission lines (120a, 120b), each connecting the antenna ports (2, 4) of the directional coupler to respective antennas (22a, 22b), characterized in that the lengths of the transmission lines (120a, 120b) are selected so that antenna crosstalk signals caused by mutual coupling between the antennas (22a, 22b) and coupled signals produced by the directional coupler have opposite phase at the communication ports (1, 3) of the directional coupler. a directional coupler comprising multiple communication ports (1, 3) that each connect to a respective antenna port (2, 4) of the directional coupler; a plurality of antennas (22a, 22b); and a plurality of transmission lines (120a, 120b), each connecting the antenna ports (2, 4) of the directional coupler to respective antennas (22a, 22b), characterized in that the lengths of the transmission lines (120a, 120b) are selected so that antenna crosstalk signals caused by mutual coupling between the antennas (22a, 22b) and coupled signals produced by the directional coupler have opposite phase at the communication ports (1, 3) of the directional coupler.
Method for reducing material creep processes of a windshield wiper device, comprising: - providing a windshield wiper device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper blade with an elongate upper part which is designed to be at least partially flexible, an elongate lower part which is designed to be at least partially flexible, and multiple connecting elements for connecting the upper part and the lower part, wherein the connecting elements are spaced apart from one another along a longitudinal extent of the wiper blade, and wherein the connecting elements are designed to permit a movement of the upper part and of the lower part relative to one another with a movement component along a longitudinal extent of the wiper blade, - loading the windshield wiper device before final installation of the windshield wiper device on a vehicle, such that, after final installation of the windshield wiper device, a primary creep behavior of the windshield wiper device is substantially reduced, in particular by at least 80%. - providing a windshield wiper device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper blade with an elongate upper part which is designed to be at least partially flexible, an elongate lower part which is designed to be at least partially flexible, and multiple connecting elements for connecting the upper part and the lower part, wherein the connecting elements are spaced apart from one another along a longitudinal extent of the wiper blade, and wherein the connecting elements are designed to permit a movement of the upper part and of the lower part relative to one another with a movement component along a longitudinal extent of the wiper blade, - loading the windshield wiper device before final installation of the windshield wiper device on a vehicle, such that, after final installation of the windshield wiper device, a primary creep behavior of the windshield wiper device is substantially reduced, in particular by at least 80%.
Method for producing a component which consists at least in portions of a rare earth metal-doped quartz glass, comprising the method steps: (a) (a) providing an intermediate product containing voids and consisting of a SiO 2 raw material doped with rare earth metal, (b) introducing the intermediate product into a sinter mold with an interior bordered by a carbonaceous mold wall, (c) melting the intermediate product into the component by gas pressure sintering at a maximum temperature above 1500°C, a shield being arranged between the mold wall and the intermediate product, characterized in that a bulk material of amorphous SiO 2 particles with a layer thickness of at least 2 mm is used as the shield, the softening temperature thereof being at least 20°C higher than the softening temperature of the doped SiO 2 raw material, and the bulk material being gas-permeable at the beginning of the melting of the intermediate product according to the method step, and the bulk material sintering during melting into an outer layer that is gas-tight to a pressure gas, and the bulk material has a gas permeability which is defined by a Darcy coefficient between 0.8x10 -11 m 2 and 3x10 -11 m 2. (a) (a) providing an intermediate product containing voids and consisting of a SiO 2 raw material doped with rare earth metal, (b) introducing the intermediate product into a sinter mold with an interior bordered by a carbonaceous mold wall, (c) melting the intermediate product into the component by gas pressure sintering at a maximum temperature above 1500°C, a shield being arranged between the mold wall and the intermediate product,
A video surveillance system, comprising: - a video camera being a surveillance dome camera installed in a network; - a tilt motor operable to move the video camera in a tilt direction; - a pan motor operable to move the video camera in a pan direction; and - a controller in electrical communication with the tilt and pan motors (24b, 42b), the controller assesses an operational condition of the video surveillance system, characterized in that the controller actuates at least one of the tilt motor and pan motor to visibly move the video camera along a predetermined motion pattern based at least in part upon the assessment, the actuating occurring during at least one of an installation phase and a diagnostic phase to perform assessment of network connectivity and/or communications ability of a portion of the video surveillance system; wherein the controller actuates at least one of the tilt motor and pan motor to move the video camera along the predetermined motion pattern if the assessment is successful, and the controller actuates at least one of the tilt motor and pan motor to move the video camera along a different predetermined motion pattern if the assessment is unsuccessful. - a video camera being a surveillance dome camera installed in a network; - a tilt motor operable to move the video camera in a tilt direction; - a pan motor operable to move the video camera in a pan direction; and - a controller in electrical communication with the tilt and pan motors (24b, 42b), the controller assesses an operational condition of the video surveillance system,
Method for guiding a motor vehicle in a parking lot, wherein - a trajectory in the parking lot from a starting position to a target position is ascertained externally to the motor vehicle, wherein - at least a portion of the trajectory is transmitted to the motor vehicle via a communication network, wherein - the trajectory is ascertained on the basis of a property of the motor vehicle, wherein - the motor vehicle, when travelling the portion, is monitored for a deviation when autonomously travelling the portion by way of a monitoring system external to the motor vehicle, and wherein - the ascertained trajectory is divided into portions that are transmitted to the motor vehicle individually, such that the motor vehicle is able to travel the trajectory in portions, characterized in that - the respective length of a portion is dependent on a degree of difficulty concerning the travelling of the portion. - a trajectory in the parking lot from a starting position to a target position is ascertained externally to the motor vehicle, wherein - at least a portion of the trajectory is transmitted to the motor vehicle via a communication network, wherein - the trajectory is ascertained on the basis of a property of the motor vehicle, wherein - the motor vehicle, when travelling the portion, is monitored for a deviation when autonomously travelling the portion by way of a monitoring system external to the motor vehicle, and wherein - the ascertained trajectory is divided into portions that are transmitted to the motor vehicle individually, such that the motor vehicle is able to travel the trajectory in portions, - the respective length of a portion is dependent on a degree of difficulty concerning the travelling of the portion.
A measuring device for measuring a flow velocity of a fluid flowing in a circular conduit with a main flow direction, comprising: an input portion for directing the fluid from the circular conduit into the measuring device; an output portion for directing the fluid from the measuring device into the circular conduit; a measuring portion for connecting the input portion to the output portion; at least one ultrasonic device for emitting and/or receiving ultrasonic waves, wherein the ultrasonic device is arranged on a wall of the measuring section; and an evaluation unit for carrying out a transit time difference measurement and for determining the flow rate, the measuring section having a rectangular shape, in particular with rounded corners, characterized in that the input section has a first super-elliptical transition shape and the output section has a second super-elliptical transition shape. an input portion for directing the fluid from the circular conduit into the measuring device; an output portion for directing the fluid from the measuring device into the circular conduit; a measuring portion for connecting the input portion to the output portion; at least one ultrasonic device for emitting and/or receiving ultrasonic waves, wherein the ultrasonic device is arranged on a wall of the measuring section; and an evaluation unit for carrying out a transit time difference measurement and for determining the flow rate, the measuring section having a rectangular shape, in particular with rounded corners,