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An electric assist bicycle comprising a motor drive unit (20,50) with a motor disposed at an intermediate position between a front wheel and a rear wheel, the electric assist bicycle being capable of traveling with a combination of a human driving force generated by a pedal force from a pedal and an auxiliary driving force generated by the motor, the electric assist bicycle comprising a crank shaft that receives a human driving force transmitted from the pedal and rotates about a different axis from the motor, the crank shaft having a cylindrical human-power transmission member on an outer periphery of the crank shaft, the human-power transmission member receiving the transmitted human driving force, the crank shaft having a combined-force transmission member on the outer periphery of the crank shaft, the combined-force transmission member receiving a combined force of a human driving force and an auxiliary driving force from the motor, the electric assist bicycle comprising a speed reduction mechanism, wherein the combined force transmitted to the combined-force transmission member through the speed reduction mechanism is transmitted to the rear wheel through a driving force output wheel coaxial with the crank shaft and an endless driving force transmission member looped over the human driving force output wheel; characterized in that the speed reduction mechanism has pairs of reduction gears (36 to 41; 36 to 41, 51, 52) and a selection clutch (45; 45,53) engageable with the reduction gears (36 to 41; 36 to 41, 51, 52), combines the human driving force and the auxiliary driving force, and changes gears for the combined force of the human driving force and the auxiliary driving force, the motor drive unit (20,50) containing the human-power transmission member, the combined-force transmission member, and the speed reduction mechanism,
Method of providing reassuring information to the driver of a vehicle equipped with a combustion engine and an automatic engine stop and start system (STT system), whereby the method comprises the steps of verifying that the driver has requested an automatic engine stop, determining whether the vehicle system authorises or prohibits the automatic engine stop according to at least one of a plurality of restrictions, characterised in that if the automatic stop was indeed requested and if the vehicle system prohibits the automatic stop, the driver is warned that the absence of the automatic engine stop is a normal functional event, whereby the verification that the driver has requested the automatic stop comprises the following steps: the engine stop request is confirmed by the STT system, the STT function is activated, and the engine is not stopped.
A trocar coupling assembly for a surgical stapler comprising: a housing having opposed openings defining a passage therethrough, the passage configured to receive a sleeve of a trocar assembly therein; a release button movably coupled to the housing, the release button movable between a relaxed position and a compressed position; a spring disposed between the housing and the release button, the spring biasing the release button towards an extended position; a retention pin disposed in a bore of the housing and slidable between extended and retracted positions; and a clip operatively coupling the release button and the retention pin, the clip translatable between first and second positions, the first position biasing the retention pin towards the extended position and the second position moving the retention pin to the retracted position; wherein the compressed position of the release button and the retracted position of the retention pin define an unlocked configuration of the trocar coupling assembly; the housing being positionable in a lumen of a tubular shaft of the surgical stapler, characterised in that a portion of the retention pin is configured to extend through an orifice of the tubular shaft thereby providing a visual indication that the trocar coupling assembly is in the unlocked configuration. a housing having opposed openings defining a passage therethrough, the passage configured to receive a sleeve of a trocar assembly therein; a release button movably coupled to the housing, the release button movable between a relaxed position and a compressed position; a spring disposed between the housing and the release button, the spring biasing the release button towards an extended position; a retention pin disposed in a bore of the housing and slidable between extended and retracted positions; and a clip operatively coupling the release button and the retention pin, the clip translatable between first and second positions, the first position biasing the retention pin towards the extended position and the second position moving the retention pin to the retracted position; wherein the compressed position of the release button and the retracted position of the retention pin define an unlocked configuration of the trocar coupling assembly; the housing being positionable in a lumen of a tubular shaft of the surgical stapler, characterised in that a portion of the retention pin is configured to extend through an orifice of the tubular shaft thereby providing a visual indication that the trocar coupling assembly is in the unlocked configuration.
A rail traffic path comprising a rail for rail traffic; a substructure statically supporting the rail; a counterweight, the counterweight being mechanically connected to the substructure and/or fixed in position by the inertia of the counterweight; and a system for actively attenuating acoustic vibrations of the rail, the system comprising a) at least one sensor configured at least for detecting a vertical acoustic vibration of the rail, b) at least one actuator configured at least for exciting a vertical counter-vibration of the rail, and c) at least one control unit communicatively connected to the at least one sensor and the at least one actuator for controlling the at least one actuator depending on the vertical vibration detected by the sensor, d) wherein the counter-vibration is adapted to destructively interfere with the detected vertical vibration, and e) wherein the at least one actuator is mechanically coupled to the rail and to the counterweight, f) wherein the counterweight comprises a carrier element carrying the rail, and g) wherein the at least one actuator of the system is at least partly integrated in the carrier element carrying the rail characterised in that the at least one actuator is arranged under the rail in a recess of the carrier element. a) at least one sensor configured at least for detecting a vertical acoustic vibration of the rail, b) at least one actuator configured at least for exciting a vertical counter-vibration of the rail, and c) at least one control unit communicatively connected to the at least one sensor and the at least one actuator for controlling the at least one actuator depending on the vertical vibration detected by the sensor, d) wherein the counter-vibration is adapted to destructively interfere with the detected vertical vibration, and e) wherein the at least one actuator is mechanically coupled to the rail and to the counterweight, f) wherein the counterweight comprises a carrier element carrying the rail, and g) wherein the at least one actuator of the system is at least partly integrated in the carrier element carrying the rail
Stable pharmaceutical system (kit) for the preparation of oral solution of levothyroxine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which consists of: a) a solid for reconstitution in the form of powder or granules, which comprises levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient and at least one excipient-carrier of the active ingredient, preferably water soluble, and b) a reconstitution liquid for the preparation of oral solution, which is aqueous and comprises at least one excipient for the solubilisation of the active ingredient. a) a solid for reconstitution in the form of powder or granules, which comprises levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the active ingredient and at least one excipient-carrier of the active ingredient, preferably water soluble, and b) a reconstitution liquid for the preparation of oral solution, which is aqueous and comprises at least one excipient for the solubilisation of the active ingredient.
A method for constructing a double walled tube assembly, comprising: welding a first axial end of a first tube to a first sub-fitting of a first fitting; sliding a second tube over the first sub-fitting and the first tube; sliding a second sub-fitting (376;776;976) of the first fitting over the first sub-fitting such that the first and second sub-fittings (372;376;776;976) are co-axial; welding a first axial end of the second tube to the second sub-fitting (376;776;976); and welding the second sub-fitting (376;776;976) to the first sub-fitting; characterised in that: the second sub-fitting (376;776;976) includes a plurality of weld lips or webs formed at various circumferential locations along a surface of the second sub-fitting (376;776;976), wherein each weld lip or web of the plurality of weld lips or webs consumes a portion of the overall three hundred sixty degree circumference. welding a first axial end of a first tube to a first sub-fitting of a first fitting; sliding a second tube over the first sub-fitting and the first tube; sliding a second sub-fitting (376;776;976) of the first fitting over the first sub-fitting such that the first and second sub-fittings (372;376;776;976) are co-axial; welding a first axial end of the second tube to the second sub-fitting (376;776;976); and welding the second sub-fitting (376;776;976) to the first sub-fitting; characterised in that: the second sub-fitting (376;776;976) includes a plurality of weld lips or webs formed at various circumferential locations along a surface of the second sub-fitting (376;776;976), wherein each weld lip or web of the plurality of weld lips or webs consumes a portion of the overall three hundred sixty degree circumference.
Electric installation cabinet for an outdoor area comprising a bottom plate, a cabinet and a foundation structure, wherein said bottom plate is provided with a first area and a second area, wherein said first area has an aperture for cable entry into said cabinet, and fastening means for attaching and mounting said cabinet, where the bottom plate in said first area has an opening path which connects said aperture to a free edge of the plate allowing cable entry into said aperture through said opening path in said first area of the bottom plate, such that a cable is passed with its longitudinal axis substantially orthogonal to a plane of the bottom plate through the opening path into the aperture, wherein said second area is different from said first area, and said second area is provided with means for mounting said bottom plate to said foundation structure, and where said second area is not covered by said cabinet, and said cabinet is arranged in an offset position to the foundation structure.
A casting method comprising: forming a seed, the seed having a first end and a second end, the forming including bending a seed precursor; placing the seed second end in contact or spaced facing relation a chill plate; contacting the first end with molten material; and cooling and solidifying the molten material so that a crystalline structure of the seed propagates into the solidifying material, wherein: the forming further comprises inserting the bent seed precursor into a sleeve (252, 292) leaving the bent seed precursor protruding from a first end (262, 322) of the sleeve (252, 292); and characterised in that: the sleeve (252, 292) holds the bent seed precursor compressed. forming a seed, the seed having a first end and a second end, the forming including bending a seed precursor; placing the seed second end in contact or spaced facing relation a chill plate; contacting the first end with molten material; and cooling and solidifying the molten material so that a crystalline structure of the seed propagates into the solidifying material, wherein: the forming further comprises inserting the bent seed precursor into a sleeve (252, 292) leaving the bent seed precursor protruding from a first end (262, 322) of the sleeve (252, 292); and characterised in that: the sleeve (252, 292) holds the bent seed precursor compressed.
Waste collector, comprising - a housing having an interior for receiving at least one waste sack or at least one inner bin, - a housing lid which is disposed fixedly or detachably on an upper side of the housing and has a receiving opening in which an insert with at least one throw-in opening is disposed, wherein fastening means are disposed on an inner side of the housing lid and on an inner side of the insert which are configured to detachably fasten the insert on the housing lid, characterised in that the fastening means are formed as hook and loop fastening means. - a housing having an interior for receiving at least one waste sack or at least one inner bin, - a housing lid which is disposed fixedly or detachably on an upper side of the housing and has a receiving opening in which an insert with at least one throw-in opening is disposed, wherein fastening means are disposed on an inner side of the housing lid and on an inner side of the insert which are configured to detachably fasten the insert on the housing lid, characterised in that the fastening means are formed as hook and loop fastening means.
An adjustable bar-guiding device comprising at least one pair of complementarily-shaped jaws (2, 3) which are slideably associated with a fixed frame with the interposition of at least one movement lever mechanism which is actuated by at least one fluid cylinder, said jaws (2, 3) performing a translational motion according to a stroke of mutual approach/spacing apart, between a first configuration of substantial juxtaposition of respective surfaces (7, 8) of said jaws (2, 3) and a second configuration in which said surfaces (7, 8) are located at a predefined distance for containing a bar, characterized in that said frame comprises a conveyor band which is arranged along the movement direction of said jaws (2, 3), each jaw (2, 3) comprising respective mutually opposing rollers (20, 21) which are arranged at a mutual distance that corresponds to the width of said band, in the configuration of use said band being interposed between said rollers (20, 21) in order to convey each jaw (2, 3) along the respective preset stroke.
A process for production of a catalyst for alkenyl acetate production, where the catalyst consists of at least (a) a carrier, (b) palladium or platinum, (c) a Group 11 element and (d) an acetic acid salt, the process comprising: 1. a step of impregnating a carrier with an alkali solution, 2. a successive step without drying of further impregnating the carrier by contact with solution A comprising at least a compound containing palladium or platinum and a compound containing a Group 11 element, 3. a step of reduction treatment and 4. a step of loading an acetic acid salt on the carrier, and the process being characterized in that in the first step, the carrier is impregnated with an alkali solution having a mass of greater than 0.9 times and no greater than 1.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier, after which in the second step it is contacted with solution A having a mass of at least 2.0 times and no greater than 8.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier to form a catalyst precursor, and in that the total amount of the alkali solution and solution A is a mass of greater than 2.9 times and no greater than 9.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier. 1. a step of impregnating a carrier with an alkali solution, 2. a successive step without drying of further impregnating the carrier by contact with solution A comprising at least a compound containing palladium or platinum and a compound containing a Group 11 element, 3. a step of reduction treatment and 4. a step of loading an acetic acid salt on the carrier, and the process being characterized in that in the first step, the carrier is impregnated with an alkali solution having a mass of greater than 0.9 times and no greater than 1.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier, after which in the second step it is contacted with solution A having a mass of at least 2.0 times and no greater than 8.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier to form a catalyst precursor, and in that the total amount of the alkali solution and solution A is a mass of greater than 2.9 times and no greater than 9.0 times the amount of water absorption of the carrier.
Quick release device, in particular for at least partially muscle-powered, two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, having an axle unit and a clamping mechanism, wherein the axle unit comprises an axle extending in the axial direction, a locking means at the first end of the axle unit, and a fastener at the second end of the axle unit, wherein the clamping mechanism is suitable for mounting and demounting the axle unit to/from a two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises an operating lever and a clamping component, wherein the clamping component can be non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit, and wherein the clamping component can be decoupled from the axle unit, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises an intermediate device with an actuating unit, and that the actuating unit ensures, in a first position, a non-rotatable connection of the clamping component and the operating lever, and in a second position allows the operating lever to pivot relative to the clamping component, while the clamping component may remain non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit, characterized in that the clamping component comprises a coupling unit having a non-round coupling contour (18, 28) for coupling with a mating connecting unit having a non-round connecting contour (19, 29) on the axle unit, and that the operating lever, the intermediate device and the clamping component each show non-round coupling contours (39, 40, 53, 54) mating with one another, which are engaged with one another in the engagement position, wherein in particular at least part of the non-round coupling contours (39, 40, 53, 54) is configured as toothing on the operating lever and the clamping component and the intermediate device, and wherein the ratio of the length of overlap of the coupling unit in engagement with the connecting unit, relative to a diameter of the coupling unit, is less than 4:1. and that the actuating unit ensures, in a first position, a non-rotatable connection of the clamping component and the operating lever, and in a second position allows the operating lever to pivot relative to the clamping component, while the clamping component may remain non-rotatably coupled with the axle unit, characterized in that the clamping component comprises a coupling unit having a non-round coupling contour (18, 28) for coupling with a mating connecting unit having a non-round connecting contour (19, 29) on the axle unit, and that the operating lever, the intermediate device and the clamping component each show non-round coupling contours (39, 40, 53, 54) mating with one another, which are engaged with one another in the engagement position, wherein in particular at least part of the non-round coupling contours (39, 40, 53, 54) is configured as toothing on the operating lever and the clamping component and the intermediate device, and wherein the ratio of the length of overlap of the coupling unit in engagement with the connecting unit, relative to a diameter of the coupling unit, is less than 4:1.
A terminal group conversion method which comprises heating a fluorinated polymer at from 200 to 400°C for at least one hour and at most 24 hours in the presence of at least 50 mol and at most 800 mol of molecular oxygen per 1 mol of unstable terminal groups in the fluorinated polymer, to convert from 50 to 100 mol% of the unstable terminal groups to carboxylic acid fluoride groups, wherein the molecular oxygen is supplied at a rate of from 5 to 300 mol/hr to 1 mol of the unstable terminal groups.
A carbon plate having a thickness of 0.05 to 2.0 mm obtained by compression molding of a mixture of: (a) 97 to 80 wt% carbon powder composed of 95 to 30 wt% expanded graphite powder and 5 to 70 wt% graphite powder; and (b) 3 to 20 wt% phenolic resin not containing ammonia, wherein a compressive strength is 3 MPa or more, a bending strain is 0.6% or more without a crack, and a contact resistance is 6 mΩ·cm 2 or less. (a) 97 to 80 wt% carbon powder composed of 95 to 30 wt% expanded graphite powder and 5 to 70 wt% graphite powder; and (b) 3 to 20 wt% phenolic resin not containing ammonia, wherein
A scroll compressor comprising: a fixed scroll member having a fixed spiral wrap erected on one face of a fixed end plate; and an orbiting scroll member having an orbiting spiral wrap erected on one face of an orbiting end plate and assembled in a manner capable of orbiting, while being blocked from rotations, with respect to the fixed scroll member, each of the fixed scroll member and the orbiting scroll member including a step portion (12e, 13e) on the leading end face (12c, 12d, 13c, 13d) and the bottom face (12f, 12g, 13f, 13g) of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b) such that the spiral wrap (12b, 13b) has a higher wrap height on the outer circumference side than that on the inner circumference side, and the scroll compressor being enabled to perform three-dimensional compressions capable of compressing in the circumferential direction of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b) and in the wrap height direction, characterized in that the spiral wrap (12b, 13b), at least on the inner circumference side with respect to the step portion (12e, 13e), is stepwise or continuously made gradually lower toward the center side of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b), and in that the tip clearance of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b), at least on the inner circumference side with respect to the step portion (12e, 13e), is made gradually larger toward the center side of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b). a fixed scroll member having a fixed spiral wrap erected on one face of a fixed end plate; and an orbiting scroll member having an orbiting spiral wrap erected on one face of an orbiting end plate and assembled in a manner capable of orbiting, while being blocked from rotations, with respect to the fixed scroll member, each of the fixed scroll member and the orbiting scroll member including a step portion (12e, 13e) on the leading end face (12c, 12d, 13c, 13d) and the bottom face (12f, 12g, 13f, 13g) of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b) such that the spiral wrap (12b, 13b) has a higher wrap height on the outer circumference side than that on the inner circumference side, and the scroll compressor being enabled to perform three-dimensional compressions capable of compressing in the circumferential direction of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b) and in the wrap height direction, characterized in that the spiral wrap (12b, 13b), at least on the inner circumference side with respect to the step portion (12e, 13e), is stepwise or continuously made gradually lower toward the center side of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b), and in that the tip clearance of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b), at least on the inner circumference side with respect to the step portion (12e, 13e), is made gradually larger toward the center side of the spiral wrap (12b, 13b).