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Sealing system for a reciprocating piston combustion engine having cylinder liners, which in order to form a liner projection project beyond a sealing face of an engine block facing a cylinder " head, and having a cylinder head gasket, which comprises only one steel sheet layer with several combustion chamber openings (12, 14) and screw holes (16, 18) for the passage of cylinder head bolts, wherein an annular region of the steel sheet layer that adjoins and surrounds a combustion chamber opening associated therewith and forms a metallic combustion chamber sealing element is provided for being clamped between an end face of a liner and the cylinder head, characterized in that said steel sheet layer consists of steel other than a spring steel, that the material thickness of the combustion chamber sealing element is equal to the material thickness of the sheet of the steel sheet layer, and in that in the tightened state of the cylinder head bolts the liner end faces project beyond the engine block sealing face by a projection dimension that is at least equal to the material thickness of the sheet of the steel sheet layer and at most equal to 1.5 times said material thickness, wherein for each combustion chamber opening (12, 14) (i) above the liner associated with said combustion chamber opening, the steel sheet layer is provided with a bead surrounding said combustion chamber opening and being plastically deformable during tightening of the cylinder head bolts, and/or (ii) the end face of the liner associated with said combustion chamber opening is provided with a convex profile projecting toward the cylinder head gasket and surrounding the combustion chamber opening, and wherein the steel sheet layer has in relation to the liner radially outwardly of the combustion-chamber sealing element cylinder-head support elements (70, 72), in the regions of which the cylinder head gasket is thicker than in regions of the cylinder head gasket that immediately adjoin the support elements, at least one of the support elements (70, 72) being a sheet tab that is bent out from the steel sheet layer 34) and folded over onto the steel sheet layer.
A vehicle rental transaction system comprising: a computer operable to identify a customer as part of a rental transaction involving a vehicle, and to send a wireless message to the vehicle containing instructions for preparing the vehicle for the customer, wherein the computer is also operable to send an additional wireless message to the vehicle containing additional instructions for preparing the vehicle for the customer after a predetermined time period following the first wireless message, said predetermined time period being based upon vehicle location information, stored in a vehicle inventory data of the computer, and customer preference, the additional instructions being activating the vehicle lights and/or unlocking the vehicle and unlatching the trunk. a computer operable to identify a customer as part of a rental transaction involving a vehicle, and to send a wireless message to the vehicle containing instructions for preparing the vehicle for the customer, wherein the computer is also operable to send an additional wireless message to the vehicle containing additional instructions for preparing the vehicle for the customer after a predetermined time period following the first wireless message, said predetermined time period being based upon vehicle location information, stored in a vehicle inventory data of the computer, and customer preference, the additional instructions being activating the vehicle lights and/or unlocking the vehicle and unlatching the trunk.
An electronic ballast-based device for controlling an electronic control circuit, comprising an electronic ballast (310, 611) and said electronic control circuit (320, 612) which are connected with each other, the electronic control circuit (320, 612) comprising a filament analog circuit, a rectifier bridge circuit, at least two frequency detection circuits (323, 324) connected in parallel, an interface logic circuit, and a switching circuit; wherein: the electronic ballast (310, 611) is connected with the switching circuit sequentially through the filament analog circuit and the rectifier bridge circuit; the at least two frequency detection circuits (323, 324) connected in parallel have one end connected between the filament analog circuit and the rectifier bridge circuit, or connected between the electronic ballast (310, 611) and the filament analog circuit, and the other end connected with the interface logic circuit; the interface logic circuit is connected with the switching circuit, and the interface logic circuit is configured to control a working logic downstream of the at least two frequency detection circuits (323, 324) connected in parallel, characterized in that the first frequency detection circuit is configured to be activated when a low-frequency signal is input, the second frequency detection circuit is configured to be activated when a high-frequency signal is input, and high-frequency impedance of the first frequency detection circuit is less than high-frequency impedance of the second frequency detection circuit. the electronic ballast (310, 611) is connected with the switching circuit sequentially through the filament analog circuit and the rectifier bridge circuit; the at least two frequency detection circuits (323, 324) connected in parallel have one end connected between the filament analog circuit and the rectifier bridge circuit, or connected between the electronic ballast (310, 611) and the filament analog circuit, and the other end connected with the interface logic circuit; the interface logic circuit is connected with the switching circuit, and the interface logic circuit is configured to control a working logic downstream of the at least two frequency detection circuits (323, 324) connected in parallel, characterized in that the first frequency detection circuit is configured to be activated when a low-frequency signal is input, the second frequency detection circuit is configured to be activated when a high-frequency signal is input, and high-frequency impedance of the first frequency detection circuit is less than high-frequency impedance of the second frequency detection circuit.
A method for preparing a polymeric composition, the method comprising: i.) providing a polymer cement including a polydiene polymer or polydiene copolymer and a solvent; ii.) introducing an acetal or ketal of an alditol with the polymer cement; and iii.) isolating at least a portion of the polymer or copolymer and the acetal or ketal of an alditol from the solvent to provide a polymeric composition including the polymer or copolymer and the acetal or ketal of an alditol. i.) providing a polymer cement including a polydiene polymer or polydiene copolymer and a solvent; ii.) introducing an acetal or ketal of an alditol with the polymer cement; and iii.) isolating at least a portion of the polymer or copolymer and the acetal or ketal of an alditol from the solvent to provide a polymeric composition including the polymer or copolymer and the acetal or ketal of an alditol.
A fabric obtained by working yarn resulting from the twisting of a yarn of natural fibers, characterized in that said yarn of natural fibers are animal fibers other than silk twisted with a strand of silk and in that the percentage by weight of said strand of silk ranges from 2% to 20%; consequently, the percentage by weight of animal fibers ranges from 98% to the 80%.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising an anti-CD39 antibody which inhibits activity of regulatory T cells (Treg) for use in the treatment or prevention of cancers.
A cooking appliance comprising: a frangible portion; a sensor arrangement for detecting a crack or imminent formation of a crack in the frangible portion; characterized in that the appliance further comprises: an airbag; an airbag trigger; and circuitry for causing the airbag trigger to activate the airbag to deploy; wherein the circuitry is in communication with the sensor arrangement and is configured to cause the airbag trigger to activate the airbag to cover at least a portion of the frangible portion in response to the sensor arrangement detecting a crack or imminent formation of a crack in the frangible portion. a frangible portion; a sensor arrangement for detecting a crack or imminent formation of a crack in the frangible portion; characterized in that the appliance further comprises: an airbag; an airbag trigger; and circuitry for causing the airbag trigger to activate the airbag to deploy; wherein the circuitry is in communication with the sensor arrangement and is configured to cause the airbag trigger to activate the airbag to cover at least a portion of the frangible portion in response to the sensor arrangement detecting a crack or imminent formation of a crack in the frangible portion. an airbag; an airbag trigger; and circuitry for causing the airbag trigger to activate the airbag to deploy; wherein the circuitry is in communication with the sensor arrangement and is configured to cause the airbag trigger to activate the airbag to cover at least a portion of the frangible portion in response to the sensor arrangement detecting a crack or imminent formation of a crack in the frangible portion.
Photovoltaic module comprising a positive terminal, a negative terminal, at least two sub-modules (10a-c), wherein each of the at least two sub-modules (10a-c) comprises x parallel-connected sub-strings, wherein each of the x parallel-connected sub-strings comprises y series-connected sub-cells, wherein the y series-connected sub-cells are arranged in an array, the PV module + further comprising a back conductive sheet having a first connection pattern arranged for connecting the x parallel-connected sub-strings of each of the at least two sub-modules (10a-c), wherein each of the at least two sub-modules (10a-c) is provided with a power optimizer circuit (21a-c), and the output of the power optimizer circuits (21a-c) are connected in series between the positive terminal and the negative terminal. a positive terminal, a negative terminal, at least two sub-modules (10a-c), wherein each of the at least two sub-modules (10a-c) comprises x parallel-connected sub-strings, wherein each of the x parallel-connected sub-strings comprises y series-connected sub-cells, wherein the y series-connected sub-cells are arranged in an array, the PV module + further comprising a back conductive sheet having a first connection pattern arranged for connecting the x parallel-connected sub-strings of each of the at least two sub-modules (10a-c), wherein each of the at least two sub-modules (10a-c) is provided with a power optimizer circuit (21a-c), and the output of the power optimizer circuits (21a-c) are connected in series between the positive terminal and the negative terminal.
A prosthetic heart valve, comprising: an annular stent having a base and annularly spaced commissure portions projecting from the base, each commissure portion including a tip, the stent including an inflow edge adjacent the base, an outflow edge adjacent the tips, and a plurality of openings (118; 122) between the inflow edge and the outflow edge and the stent being comprised of a polymeric material; a fabric covering the stent; a first layer of tissue covering the fabric; and a second layer of tissue overlying the first layer of tissue and including leaflet portions that extend inwardly between annularly adjacent ones of the commissure portions, characterised in that each opening has a first edge (116B; 124C) extending generally parallel to the inflow edge at a first spaced distance (T5; T6) from the inflow edge and a second edge (116A; 124A; 124B) extending generally parallel to the outflow edge at a second spaced distance (T1; T2; T4) from the outflow edge, the second spaced distance being greater than the first spaced distance. an annular stent having a base and annularly spaced commissure portions projecting from the base, each commissure portion including a tip, the stent including an inflow edge adjacent the base, an outflow edge adjacent the tips, and a plurality of openings (118; 122) between the inflow edge and the outflow edge and the stent being comprised of a polymeric material; a fabric covering the stent; a first layer of tissue covering the fabric; and a second layer of tissue overlying the first layer of tissue and including leaflet portions that extend inwardly between annularly adjacent ones of the commissure portions, characterised in that each opening has a first edge (116B; 124C) extending generally parallel to the inflow edge at a first spaced distance (T5; T6) from the inflow edge and a second edge (116A; 124A; 124B) extending generally parallel to the outflow edge at a second spaced distance (T1; T2; T4) from the outflow edge, the second spaced distance being greater than the first spaced distance.
Distributing machine, in particular a spreading and/or sowing machine, having at least one container which for receiving pulverulent and/or particulate distribution material is supported by a support frame, at least one outlet opening which is disposed on the base of the container, a metering member which is disposed downstream of the outlet opening, and a distributing member for distributing the pulverulent and/or particulate distribution material on or in the ground, wherein the container has a cover which is able to be folded open and shut about a pivot axis and comprises a support linkage assembly having a flexible tarpaulin which is established on said support linkage assembly and in the folded-shut position thereof covers the opening cross section of the container and in the folded-open position thereof exposes at least part of the opening cross section of the container, characterized in that the tarpaulin on at least one side of the container is releasably fastened by means of at least one sealing strip in the upper peripheral region of the container, wherein the cross section of the sealing strip has - a first leg which extends so as to be substantially parallel to the external side of the container, the inside of said first leg bearing on the external side of the container, and the tarpaulin being fastened to the outside of said of said first leg; and - a second leg which engages across the upper end side of the container and extends in the direction of the interior of the container, and/or a third leg which from the container extends upwards. - a first leg which extends so as to be substantially parallel to the external side of the container, the inside of said first leg bearing on the external side of the container, and the tarpaulin being fastened to the outside of said of said first leg; and - a second leg which engages across the upper end side of the container and extends in the direction of the interior of the container, and/or a third leg which from the container extends upwards.
An oil filter construction, for an internal combustion engine or a machine operating based on an oil flow, said oil filter construction comprising a flange to which a container body adapted to contain a filtering cartridge is coupled, said container body being coupled to said flange by coupling means allowing to separate said body from said cartridge to dispose of said cartridge only, said coupling means being quick coupling means comprising a bayonet type or female closure, characterized in that between said flange and a top edge of said body a centering ring, fixed to said flange by an annular rib of a sealing material, preferably an epoxy sealing material, is arranged, that said centering ring comprises an annular recess in which an O-ring is engaged providing a sealing coupling with a surface of the top edge of said body which, in a use condition, is arranged between said centering ring and flange, that said flange comprises an annular lug element adapted to engage an end piece of said filtering cartridge through an interposition of an annular gasket providing a sealing coupling between said cartridge and flange, and that said cartridge comprises an outer cartridge portion communicating with said engine or machine through radially extending holes formed in said flange, said flange comprising a sealing gasket, of a standard type, providing a sealed connection of said filter construction with said engine or machine said filtering is applied to.
A controller that controls an air conditioning apparatus configured to operate in operation modes including a first mode and a second mode, the air conditioning apparatus comprising: a compressor configured to compress a first heat medium; a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the first heat medium and outdoor air; a second heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the first heat medium and a second heat medium; a third heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the second heat medium and indoor air; a first flow rate adjustment valve configured to adjust a flow rate of the second heat medium flowing in the third heat exchanger; and a pump configured to circulate the second heat medium between the third heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, the controller being configured, in the first mode, to fix a degree of opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve to a first degree of opening smaller than 100% and greater than 0%, and vary an operation frequency of the compressor in accordance with air conditioning performance required of the third heat exchanger, and being configured, in the second mode, to vary the degree of opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve in accordance with air conditioning performance required of the third heat exchanger, and the controller being configured to change the operation mode from the first mode to the second mode, when a difference between the air conditioning performance required of the third heat exchanger and air conditioning performance offered by the third heat exchanger becomes greater than a prescribed value. a compressor configured to compress a first heat medium; a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the first heat medium and outdoor air; a second heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the first heat medium and a second heat medium; a third heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the second heat medium and indoor air; a first flow rate adjustment valve configured to adjust a flow rate of the second heat medium flowing in the third heat exchanger; and a pump configured to circulate the second heat medium between the third heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, the controller being configured, in the first mode, to fix a degree of opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve to a first degree of opening smaller than 100% and greater than 0%, and vary an operation frequency of the compressor in accordance with air conditioning performance required of the third heat exchanger, and being configured, in the second mode, to vary the degree of opening of the first flow rate adjustment valve in accordance with air conditioning performance required of the third heat exchanger, and the controller being configured to change the operation mode from the first mode to the second mode, when a difference between the air conditioning performance required of the third heat exchanger and air conditioning performance offered by the third heat exchanger becomes greater than a prescribed value.
Method for mounting a rotor in a stator of an electrical machine, wherein the rotor is mounted in at least one rolling bearing which in turn is fastened to a bearing shield, characterised by - mounting the rotor in a magnetic alignment device while the bearing shield is loose relative to the stator, - driving the rotor by means of the stator, - detecting first vibrations of the rotor, - controlling the alignment device such that the first vibrations are reduced, and - fixing the bearing shield to the stator in a position determined by the controlling. - mounting the rotor in a magnetic alignment device while the bearing shield is loose relative to the stator, - driving the rotor by means of the stator, - detecting first vibrations of the rotor, - controlling the alignment device such that the first vibrations are reduced, and - fixing the bearing shield to the stator in a position determined by the controlling.
An agricultural sprayer, comprising: at least one nozzle (904, 926) configured to receive a liquid and direct atomized liquid to an agricultural field in a dispersal area; characterized in that a thermal imager is operably coupled to the agricultural sprayer and having a field of view behind the agricultural sprayer, the thermal imager being configured to provide an indication of a thermal reaction of the agricultural field in response to application of the atomized liquid; wherein an output of the thermal imager is used to characterize operation of the at least one nozzle (904, 926), wherein the output of the thermal imager is coupled to an image processor that is configured to provide operation characterization with respect to the at least one nozzle (904, 926); and wherein the agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzles (904, 926) spaced along a spray boom, and wherein the thermal imager has a field of view that encompasses all of the plurality of nozzles (904, 926). a thermal imager is operably coupled to the agricultural sprayer and having a field of view behind the agricultural sprayer, the thermal imager being configured to provide an indication of a thermal reaction of the agricultural field in response to application of the atomized liquid; wherein an output of the thermal imager is used to characterize operation of the at least one nozzle (904, 926), wherein the output of the thermal imager is coupled to an image processor that is configured to provide operation characterization with respect to the at least one nozzle (904, 926); and wherein the agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzles (904, 926) spaced along a spray boom, and wherein the thermal imager has a field of view that encompasses all of the plurality of nozzles (904, 926).
Method for establishing the attitude angle (β̂) and possibly further vehicle state variables ( x̂) for a motor vehicle online, comprising the following steps: - establishing estimated output variables ( ŷ m), at least comprising the transverse acceleration ( â y) and the yaw rate Ψ ^ ̇ according to established and/or estimated input variables ( u), at least comprising established tyre or wheel longitudinal forces ( F x) and estimated or established contact forces ( F̂ z or F z) and predetermined or predicted vehicle state variables ( x̂) and optionally further variables, - comparing the estimated output variables ( y m) to measured output variables ( y m), - establishing the estimated attitude angle (β̂) and possibly further estimated vehicle state variables ( x̂) according to the comparison result and optionally further criteria, characterized in that at least the error signal ( e ( t k)) from the comparison of the estimated yaw rate (ψ̂) with the measured yaw rate (ψ̇) with an amplification matrix is used to correct the estimated vehicle state variables ( x̂). - establishing estimated output variables ( ŷ m), at least comprising the transverse acceleration ( â y) and the yaw rate Ψ ^ ̇ according to established and/or estimated input variables ( u), at least comprising established tyre or wheel longitudinal forces ( F x) and estimated or established contact forces ( F̂ z or F z) and predetermined or predicted vehicle state variables ( x̂) and optionally further variables, - comparing the estimated output variables ( y m) to measured output variables ( y m), - establishing the estimated attitude angle (β̂) and possibly further estimated vehicle state variables ( x̂) according to the comparison result and optionally further criteria, characterized in that at least the error signal ( e ( t k)) from the comparison of the estimated yaw rate (ψ̂) with the measured yaw rate (ψ̇) with an amplification matrix is used to correct the estimated vehicle state variables ( x̂).