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A trailer braking system current load circuit (22,42) configured to provide a predetermined current load on a current load line of an electrical supply system of a vehicle, the current load circuit (22,42) comprising: a switching boost converter configured to be charged from the current load line and to discharge to a return line of the electrical supply system of the vehicle; and a current load control circuit configured to control the operation of the switching boost converter to maintain a current load on the current load line above a predetermined current during operation of the switching boost converter, such that a portion of the current drawn from the current load line is returned to the return line of the electrical supply system of the vehicle. a switching boost converter configured to be charged from the current load line and to discharge to a return line of the electrical supply system of the vehicle; and a current load control circuit configured to control the operation of the switching boost converter to maintain a current load on the current load line above a predetermined current during operation of the switching boost converter, such that a portion of the current drawn from the current load line is returned to the return line of the electrical supply system of the vehicle.
A releasable hood hinge assembly, comprising: a first link adapted to be connected to a vehicle hood; a second link releasably coupled to the first link; a releasable connector having a connected state in which it connects together the first and second links (18, 20) and defines a design position of the hinge assembly and a released state wherein relative movement is permitted between the first and second links (18, 20) to define a deployed position and a reset position of the hinge assembly; a link control assembly having a reset member, a return block selectively engageable by the reset member, a landing and an overjump defined between the return block and the landing, characterized in that the landing is offset from the return block in two dimensions where one dimension is in the direction of movement of the first link from the design position to the deployed position and the other dimension is different from said direction of movement so that when the hinge assembly moves from its design position to its deployed position the reset member is moved to the landing and when the hinge assembly is moved back toward the design position, the reset member is blocked from moving back to the design position. a first link adapted to be connected to a vehicle hood; a second link releasably coupled to the first link; a releasable connector having a connected state in which it connects together the first and second links (18, 20) and defines a design position of the hinge assembly and a released state wherein relative movement is permitted between the first and second links (18, 20) to define a deployed position and a reset position of the hinge assembly; a link control assembly having a reset member, a return block selectively engageable by the reset member, a landing and an overjump defined between the return block and the landing, characterized in that the landing is offset from the return block in two dimensions where one dimension is in the direction of movement of the first link from the design position to the deployed position and the other dimension is different from said direction of movement so that when the hinge assembly moves from its design position to its deployed position the reset member is moved to the landing and when the hinge assembly is moved back toward the design position, the reset member is blocked from moving back to the design position.
(Amended) A battery control system connected to a battery, which controls charge/discharge at the battery, comprising: a current detection unit that measures a current value by detecting a charge/discharge current flowing through the battery; a voltage detection unit that detects a voltage at the battery; a temperature detection unit that detects a temperature at the battery; an effective current value calculation unit that calculates, based upon the current value measured by the current detection unit, an effective current value in a predetermined time window; a charge/discharge restriction unit adapted to impose a first charge/discharge restriction so as to restrict an allowable value of the charge/discharge current to a predetermined first current value based upon the effective current value calculated by the effective current value calculation unit in a first predetermined time window, characterized in that a cumulative time length calculation unit is provided for calculating a cumulative time length expressed as a cumulative value for a length of time over which the effective current value has been in excess of a predetermined allowable value; and the charge/discharge restriction unit is adapted to impose a second charge/discharge restriction to further restrict the allowable value of the charge/discharge current to a predetermined second current value, which is smaller than the first current value and larger than zero, based upon the cumulative time length calculated by the cumulative time length calculation unit in a second predetermined time window. a current detection unit that measures a current value by detecting a charge/discharge current flowing through the battery; a voltage detection unit that detects a voltage at the battery; a temperature detection unit that detects a temperature at the battery; an effective current value calculation unit that calculates, based upon the current value measured by the current detection unit, an effective current value in a predetermined time window; a charge/discharge restriction unit adapted to impose a first charge/discharge restriction so as to restrict an allowable value of the charge/discharge current to a predetermined first current value based upon the effective current value calculated by the effective current value calculation unit in a first predetermined time window, characterized in that a cumulative time length calculation unit is provided for calculating a cumulative time length expressed as a cumulative value for a length of time over which the effective current value has been in excess of a predetermined allowable value; and the charge/discharge restriction unit is adapted to impose a second charge/discharge restriction to further restrict the allowable value of the charge/discharge current to a predetermined second current value, which is smaller than the first current value and larger than zero, based upon the cumulative time length calculated by the cumulative time length calculation unit in a second predetermined time window.
Arrangement for carrying out a chemical reaction, having - a reaction vessel in which at least one first active surface in the form of a first electrode, which is in contact at least in certain portions with a fluid in the form of an electrolyte, is arranged, - means for generating acoustic surface waves in the first electrode, such that at least a part of the surface waves incited in the first electrode is converted into volume acoustic waves within the fluid, such that - an electrochemical reaction taking place on the first electrode is influenced by the surface waves in the first electrode and/or by the volume acoustic waves in the fluid, wherein - the means for generating acoustic surface waves comprise at least one transmitter, and wherein, within the reaction vessel, there is arranged a second active surface in the form of a second electrode, wherein the fluid is arranged between the first and the second electrode, wherein at least a part of the surface waves incited in the first electrode is converted into volume acoustic waves in the fluid situated between the electrodes, characterized in that the first and the second electrode are connected to one another by means of a voltage source, wherein the first electrode is partially in contact with the fluid and the transmitter is arranged on the electrode in a region which is not in contact with the fluid. - a reaction vessel in which at least one first active surface in the form of a first electrode, which is in contact at least in certain portions with a fluid in the form of an electrolyte, is arranged, - means for generating acoustic surface waves in the first electrode, such that at least a part of the surface waves incited in the first electrode is converted into volume acoustic waves within the fluid, such that - an electrochemical reaction taking place on the first electrode is influenced by the surface waves in the first electrode and/or by the volume acoustic waves in the fluid, wherein - the means for generating acoustic surface waves comprise at least one transmitter, and wherein, within the reaction vessel, there is arranged a second active surface in the form of a second electrode, wherein the fluid is arranged between the first and the second electrode, wherein at least a part of the surface waves incited in the first electrode is converted into volume acoustic waves in the fluid situated between the electrodes,
Process for the production of hydrogen sulphide in a substantially soluble form in an aqueous medium comprising - a step of culturing alkaliphilic sulphate-reducing or thiosulphate-reducing bacteria chosen among at least one species of the Desulfohalobiaceae family or of the Desulfonatronum genus or at least one species of which the gene coding for the ribosomal RNA 16 S exhibits a homology of at least 97 % with the corresponding gene of any one of the species of the Desulfohalobiaceae family or of the Desulfonatronum genus, in the presence of an organic compound used as an electron donor, in particular formate, and in the presence of a sulphurous compound used as an electron acceptor, in particular thiosulphate, which leads to the formation of hydrogen sulphide, said process comprising a succession of the following two steps: - a first step wherein the culture of bacteria is carried out under conditions appropriate for the growth of said bacteria and for the concomitant production of hydrogen sulphide, and - a second step wherein the culture of bacteria is carried out under appropriate conditions for the production of hydrogen sulphide in the absence of growth of said bacteria, the succession of said steps constituting a cycle which can be possibly repeated several times, and the first step of said process being carried out at a pH ranging from 9 to 10 and the second step of said process being carried out at a pH greater than 10. - a step of culturing alkaliphilic sulphate-reducing or thiosulphate-reducing bacteria chosen among at least one species of the Desulfohalobiaceae family or of the Desulfonatronum genus or at least one species of which the gene coding for the ribosomal RNA 16 S exhibits a homology of at least 97 % with the corresponding gene of any one of the species of the Desulfohalobiaceae family or of the Desulfonatronum genus, in the presence of an organic compound used as an electron donor, in particular formate, and in the presence of a sulphurous compound used as an electron acceptor, in particular thiosulphate, which leads to the formation of hydrogen sulphide, - a first step wherein the culture of bacteria is carried out under conditions appropriate for the growth of said bacteria and for the concomitant production of hydrogen sulphide, and - a second step wherein the culture of bacteria is carried out under appropriate conditions for the production of hydrogen sulphide in the absence of growth of said bacteria,
A cutter for self-adhesive linerless endless tape labels, said cutter comprising a transport roller rotatable about an axis of rotation and a blade unit that comprises a blade carriage, which is linearly travelable in parallel with the axis of rotation of the transport roller, and a cutting blade which is rotationally fixedly held at the blade carriage and which is directed in the direction toward the transport roller, wherein the endless tape labels can be led between the transport roller and the blade unit, characterized in that the blade unit comprises a blade holder which forms an assembly with the cutting blade, in which assembly the cutting blade projects with a fixed overhang (d) over the blade holder, with the assembly being displaceably fastened to the blade carriage and a spring device, in particular a compression spring, being provided that preloads the assembly into an extended position, in that the blade unit comprises a fastening screw by which the assembly is displaceably fastened to the blade carriage, with the assembly being received with clearance between the head of the fastening screw and the blade carriage in an axial direction of the fastening screw, and in that the blade unit comprises a spacer sleeve which at least extends through the assembly, with the shaft of the fastening screw at least extending into the spacer sleeve, and with the head of the fastening screw abutting an axial end of the spacer sleeve to enable the clearance. the blade unit comprises a blade holder which forms an assembly with the cutting blade, in which assembly the cutting blade projects with a fixed overhang (d) over the blade holder, with the assembly being displaceably fastened to the blade carriage and a spring device, in particular a compression spring, being provided that preloads the assembly into an extended position, in that the blade unit comprises a fastening screw by which the assembly is displaceably fastened to the blade carriage, with the assembly being received with clearance between the head of the fastening screw and the blade carriage in an axial direction of the fastening screw, and in that the blade unit comprises a spacer sleeve which at least extends through the assembly, with the shaft of the fastening screw at least extending into the spacer sleeve, and with the head of the fastening screw abutting an axial end of the spacer sleeve to enable the clearance.
An insulation-displacement electrical connection element (10; 110; 210; 310; 410) including a first slot (11; 111; 211; 311; 411) and a second slot (21; 121; 221; 321; 421) for inserting at least one insulated electric wire (1, 2; 1A, 2A, 3A), each slot being defined by two facing edges (11A, 11B, 21A, 21B; 111A, 111B, 121A, 121B; 211A, 211B, 221A, 221B; 311A, 311B, 321A, 321B; 411A, 411B, 421A, 421B) with at least one edge that is sharp, said two edges (11A, 11B; 111A, 111B; 211A, 211B; 311A, 311B; 411A, 411B) of each of the first and second slots belonging respectively to two portions (30, 40; 130, 140; 230, 240; 330, 340; 430, 440) of the electrical connection element (10; 110; 210; 310; 410) comprising a central portion (30; 130; 230; 330; 430) bordered by a peripheral portion (40; 140; 240; 340; 440), the edges defining said first and second slots (11, 21; 111, 121; 211, 221; 311, 321; 411, 421) being formed by two opposite edges of the central portion (30; 130; 230; 330; 430) respectively facing two edges of the peripheral portion (40; 140; 240; 340; 440), said central portion (30; 130; 230; 330; 430) being in the form of a tongue (30A; 130A; 230A; 330A; 430A) and said peripheral portion (40; 140; 240; 340; 440) being in the form of a spring blade (40A; 140A; 240A; 340A; 440A) that is generally U-shaped with a base (41; 141; 241; 341; 441) from which there extend two opposite flanges (42; 142; 242; 342; 442) that border said tongue (30A; 130A; 230A; 330A; 430A), the electrical connection element being characterized in that said two portions (30, 40; 130, 140; 230, 240; 330, 340; 430, 440) are distinct and are made out of two respective materials that present different electrical conductivities.
An aqueous nonwoven binder comprising an emulsion polymer comprising, as copolymerized units: from 0.1% to 5% monoethylenically-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monomer by weight, based on the weight of said emulsion polymer; and from 12% to 22% monoethylenically-unsaturated monoacid monomer by weight, based on the weight of said emulsion polymer; and from 0% to 2% multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer by weight, based on the weight of said emulsion polymer; and at least one other copolymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomer; wherein the calculated Tg, calculated using the Fox equation, of said emulsion polymer is from -20°C to 30°C. from 0.1% to 5% monoethylenically-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monomer by weight, based on the weight of said emulsion polymer; and from 12% to 22% monoethylenically-unsaturated monoacid monomer by weight, based on the weight of said emulsion polymer; and from 0% to 2% multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer by weight, based on the weight of said emulsion polymer; and at least one other copolymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomer; wherein the calculated Tg, calculated using the Fox equation, of said emulsion polymer is from -20°C to 30°C.
A method for reducing harmful gases and particulate emissions in the exhaust gas from internal combustion engines, which contains hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides (NO x) and particulates as well as oxygen (O 2), wherein the exhaust gas to be purified is conducted under operating conditions with a discontinuous course of the air-fuel ratio λ over a wall-flow filter substrate of length L, wherein the wall-flow filter substrate has a plurality of channels extending in the longitudinal direction, formed by walls extending in the longitudinal direction, which delimit and form the channels, and the channels comprise inlet channels with an open inlet end and a closed outlet end as well as outlet channels with a closed inlet end and an open outlet end, having a catalytically active coating containing at least one storage material, wherein at least 60 wt.% of the storage material, based on the total quantity thereof, is present in the walls between the inlet and outlet channels, and at least 75 wt.% of the storage material, based on the total quantity thereof, is present in a first, inlet-side zone in the wall-flow filter substrate that extends from the inlet end to the outlet end and the length of which corresponds to a maximum of 2/3 of the length of the wall-flow filter substrate and wherein in the storage material under certain operating conditions, one or more components of the exhaust gas are bound, which can be released from it again if a suitable change is made in the operating conditions.
A method of manufacturing a rotatable anode target for an X-ray tube, comprising: forming a metallic disc including a hole and consisting of molybdenum or of an alloy whose major component is molybdenum, the major component being 50 mass% or more; forming an X-ray irradiator on the disc; forming a metallic cylinder consisting of molybdenum; and joining a side surface of the hole of the disc and a side surface of the cylinder wherein the disc has a plurality of first crystal grains in a first region within 2 mm from an interface between the disc and the cylinder, and the cylinder has a plurality of second crystal grains in a second region within 2 mm from the interface, and wherein a first average aspect ratio of the first crystal grains is 1.3 or more and 1.8 or less, and a second average aspect ratio of the second crystal grains is 2.4 or more and 6.5 or less, wherein a deviation between the long axis direction of the second crystal grains and the length direction of the cylinder, the number ratio of the second crystal grains per a unit area of 1000 μm x 1000 μm being 80 % or more and 100 % or less, is -25 degrees or more and 25 degrees or less. forming a metallic disc including a hole and consisting of molybdenum or of an alloy whose major component is molybdenum, the major component being 50 mass% or more; forming an X-ray irradiator on the disc; forming a metallic cylinder consisting of molybdenum; and joining a side surface of the hole of the disc and a side surface of the cylinder wherein the disc has a plurality of first crystal grains in a first region within 2 mm from an interface between the disc and the cylinder, and the cylinder has a plurality of second crystal grains in a second region within 2 mm from the interface, and wherein a first average aspect ratio of the first crystal grains is 1.3 or more and 1.8 or less, and a second average aspect ratio of the second crystal grains is 2.4 or more and 6.5 or less, wherein a deviation between the long axis direction of the second crystal grains and the length direction of the cylinder, the number ratio of the second crystal grains per a unit area of 1000 μm x 1000 μm being 80 % or more and 100 % or less, is -25 degrees or more and 25 degrees or less.
Phased array module comprising a plurality of antenna boards, each antenna board having an identical layout and comprising a plurality of antenna elements (1 to 16) so positioned to form together a matrix pattern on the antenna board and an integrated circuit containing a plurality of transceiver devices each connected with an antenna element on said antenna board, whereby corner antenna elements of three adjacent antenna boards of said plurality of antenna boards form an equilateral triangle, and wherein said matrix pattern formed by said plurality of antenna elements is square shaped or rectangular shaped.
A system for managing financial transactions comprising at least one database containing information on the transactions, at least one fraud detection device comprising a rule evaluation module and a rule selection module, said modules (1b, 1c) being connected and each module being a code which is executable on a computer, at least one first memory for storing a set of rules for detecting fraud during each transaction, which memory is connected to the rule evaluation module, in said system the rule evaluation module makes it possible to estimate the contribution of each rule of the set of rules relative to a parameter representing the overall performance of the set of rules stored in the first memory of the detection device, this contribution estimation comprising the calculation of a Shapley value for each given rule and being saved in an evaluation report file, and said report file and said evaluated rules being transferred to the rule selection module, said selection module analyzing the report in order to select a subset of rules from the evaluated rules of the set of rules, said selected rules being stored in a second memory of the fraud detection device and having to be used for verifying the transactions, wherein the fraud detection device comprises a real-time RT fraud detection module for verifying the transactions before the payment authorization and a near-real-time NRT fraud detection module for verifying said transactions after authorization, each of said modules (1e, 1f) being connected to the second memory of the fraud detection device, wherein the rule selection module also generates a selection report file which is transmitted to the second memory of the detection device, said report containing a list of the selected subset of rules, each rule of said subset having a Shapley value greater than a determined Shapley value threshold, for verifying the financial transactions, and a code representing the actions to be taken with respect to the non-selected rules which are still stored in the first memory, said actions comprising at least one of the following functionalities: replacing and/or modifying and/or deleting the non-selected rules of the first memory of the detection device, the system comprising at least one first alarm and one second alarm for producing an alert when at least one of the selected rules which are stored in the second memory of the fraud detection device is broken by the financial information transmitted by the payment device during a transaction. said actions comprising at least one of the following functionalities: replacing and/or modifying and/or deleting the non-selected rules of the first memory of the detection device, the system comprising at least one first alarm and one second alarm for producing an alert when at least one of the selected rules which are stored in the second memory of the fraud detection device is broken by the financial information transmitted by the payment device during a transaction.