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A lopper arrangement comprising a lopping head having jaw for cutting a workpiece received in the jaw with a cutting movement, an elongated shaft with a first end to which said lopping head is attached and with a second end with a gripping area, and an actuator for allowing a user to via the actuator actuate the jaw to carry out a cutting movement, characterized in that the elongated shaft comprises a first attachment member in proximity of the second end for receiving a first end of a support strap, and a second attachment member at a location between the first attachment member and the lopping head for receiving a second end of a support strap, and in that the lopper arrangement comprises a harness to be attached to a user with a front side of the harness on a front side of the user, the front side of the harness is provided with a loop for receiving a support strap having a first and a second end attached to the first and respectively second attachment members (8, 10), the loop is shaped with an at least downwards closed section for suspending the elongated shaft from the support strap received in the loop, and the loop and support strap are shaped to allow the support strap to freely slide through the loop in a longitudinal direction of the support strap.
Method of reducing the tar content in gases from a gasification process using carbon-containing starting materials, comprising contacting at least part of the tar-containing gas obtained from a gasification process with a noble metal-containing catalyst, the noble metal-containing catalyst comprising the noble metals Pt and Rh.
An automotive vehicle roof that has two longitudinal edges (9, 10) and two transverse edges (7, 8), and that is symmetrical with respect to a median longitudinal plane, said roof consisting of a glazing unit comprising at least one mineral glass sheet, characterized in that said sheet comprises a border of compressive edge stresses, said sheet comprising at least two localized zones of compressive stress (3, 4, 5, 6) inside said border, said zones being placed symmetrically relative to said plane of symmetry and each localized zone of compressive stress being less than 30 cm from a longitudinal edge (9, 10).
Electromechanical bidirectional emergency stop device for a lift comprising a support plate on which retention means are mounted such that, once deactivated, they cause the displacement of intermediate transmission means of the displacement and which, in turn, produces the articulation of two articulated levers that at their free ends each have a roller attached by means of a roller cam, whereby - each articulated lever rotates with respect to one of its ends by means of an articulated joint (5.1), whereas the roller cam is attached to it at the opposite end, which is in turn attached to the roller, which runs through a channel, characterized in that - said roller is a grooved roller; - said channel is a curved channel; and - the intermediate transmission means comprise a linearly movable carriage connected with the mobile end of the retention means, where, in turn, the linearly movable carriage - is connected in an articulated manner to an articulated carriage, which is responsible for transmission of the displacement to the articulated levers by means of transmission connecting rods, which are joined in an articulated manner at a middle point with the articulated levers. - each articulated lever rotates with respect to one of its ends by means of an articulated joint (5.1), whereas the roller cam is attached to it at the opposite end, which is in turn attached to the roller, which runs through a channel, characterized in that - said roller is a grooved roller; - said channel is a curved channel; and - the intermediate transmission means comprise a linearly movable carriage connected with the mobile end of the retention means, where, in turn, the linearly movable carriage - is connected in an articulated manner to an articulated carriage, which is responsible for transmission of the displacement to the articulated levers by means of transmission connecting rods, which are joined in an articulated manner at a middle point with the articulated levers.
A modular block for a unit for storing thermal energy, the block including: - elements for storing and releasing a thermal energy, - a chamber for receiving said elements, the receiving chamber being defined within outer walls of the block joined by a bottom closing on one side the chamber, which is open on another side, - at least one communication passage between the outside and the chamber, to make it possible to allow in and out of said chamber a refrigerating or heat-transfer fluid to be placed in the chamber in heat exchange relationship with said elements, - elements (15,19, 23) for the thermal management of the chamber, at least some of which include at least one layer of a thermally insulating material and others at least one layer of a phase change material (PCM, 15), and which are arranged around the chamber, - said at least one layer of thermally insulating material being arranged in pockets which are under controlled atmosphere and with flexible sheets (49, 53) or metal walls, and - said elements for storing and releasing thermal energy being non-tubular and being not arranged in an organised manner in said chamber, and/or said elements for storing and releasing thermal energy being arranged loosely in said chamber. - elements for storing and releasing a thermal energy, - a chamber for receiving said elements, the receiving chamber being defined within outer walls of the block joined by a bottom closing on one side the chamber, which is open on another side, - at least one communication passage between the outside and the chamber, to make it possible to allow in and out of said chamber a refrigerating or heat-transfer fluid to be placed in the chamber in heat exchange relationship with said elements, - elements (15,19, 23) for the thermal management of the chamber, at least some of which include at least one layer of a thermally insulating material and others at least one layer of a phase change material (PCM, 15), and which are arranged around the chamber, - said at least one layer of thermally insulating material being arranged in pockets which are under controlled atmosphere and with flexible sheets (49, 53) or metal walls, and - said elements for storing and releasing thermal energy being non-tubular and being not arranged in an organised manner in said chamber, and/or said elements for storing and releasing thermal energy being arranged loosely in said chamber.
A method for operating a smoke-heat extraction system including a plurality of smoke-heat extraction subsystems (12a, 12b, 12c), wherein the smoke-heat extraction system can at least enter into an operative ventilation status and an operative smoke removal status, wherein in the operative ventilation status, each of the smoke-heat extraction subsystems (12a, 12b, 12c) can enter an individually specifiable operating mode, and in the operative smoke removal status each of the smoke-heat extraction subsystems (12a, 12b, 12c) operates in a fixed operating mode, wherein in the event of an alarm tripped by a tripping device, an alarm-switching signal is transmitted via a control signal connection to all the smoke-heat extraction subsystems (12a, 12b, 12c), and wherein by means of the alarm-switching signal, all the smoke-heat extraction subsystems (12a, 12b, 12c) are shifted into the fixed operating mode associated with the operative smoke removal status, and wherein while the smoke-heat extraction system is in the operative ventilation status, the control signal connection is monitored for its functionality for transmitting alarm-switching signals, characterized in that whenever the smoke-heat extraction system is in the operative smoke removal status, an individual specification of the operating mode is prohibited for all of the smoke-heat extraction subsystems (12a, 12b, 12c).
A device for aerosolization of an aerosolizable substance comprising: a induction heating element; and a susceptor element; and wherein the induction heating element is configured to cause the susceptor element to generate heat based on induction; and wherein the induction heating element is configured to cause the susceptor element to vibrate based on an alternating current magnetic field generated by the induction heating element; and characterized in that: the susceptor element comprises a central portion and a plurality of conductive filaments attached to the central portion. a induction heating element; and a susceptor element; and wherein the induction heating element is configured to cause the susceptor element to generate heat based on induction; and wherein the induction heating element is configured to cause the susceptor element to vibrate based on an alternating current magnetic field generated by the induction heating element; and characterized in that: the susceptor element comprises a central portion and a plurality of conductive filaments attached to the central portion.
A control device (2, 2') for industrial machines having controlled motion drives for machine components, comprising a human-machine interface with at least one control element for manual influencing or specification of adjustment movements of at least one of the machine components, wherein at least one control element is implemented as a rotary control element with a continuously rotatable actuating element, wherein the actuating element is connected in terms of motion or can be connected in terms of motion to a rotational resistance generating means that is variable under control, wherein the rotational resistance generating means can be driven by an analysis and control device, and wherein the analysis and control device and the rotational resistance generating means are equipped to inhibit the rotational mobility of the actuating element, or to subject it to an increased rotational resistance that is haptically perceptible by an operator, as a function of machine states or events that are known to the control device (2, 2') or as a function of machine states or events that can be sensed by the control device (2, 2'), characterized in that at least one caution zone is defined in the control device (2, 2') or in the analysis and control device, and that a reaching of the at least one caution zone is haptically signaled to an operator by driving of the rotational resistance generating means, in particular by creation of ripple marks or of increased actuation resistance or rotational resistance with respect to the actuating element. a human-machine interface with at least one control element for manual influencing or specification of adjustment movements of at least one of the machine components, wherein at least one control element is implemented as a rotary control element with a continuously rotatable actuating element, wherein the actuating element is connected in terms of motion or can be connected in terms of motion to a rotational resistance generating means that is variable under control, wherein the rotational resistance generating means can be driven by an analysis and control device, and wherein the analysis and control device and the rotational resistance generating means are equipped to inhibit the rotational mobility of the actuating element, or to subject it to an increased rotational resistance that is haptically perceptible by an operator, as a function of machine states or events that are known to the control device (2, 2') or as a function of machine states or events that can be sensed by the control device (2, 2'), characterized in that at least one caution zone is defined in the control device (2, 2') or in the analysis and control device, and that a reaching of the at least one caution zone is haptically signaled to an operator by driving of the rotational resistance generating means, in particular by creation of ripple marks or of increased actuation resistance or rotational resistance with respect to the actuating element.
A housing assembly for an automotive audio system comprising: a first case portion (1406, 1408) formed of a composite of relatively rigid polymer material and electrically conductive material; and a second case portion formed substantially of electrically conductive sheet metal, said first and second case portions cooperating to shield at least one audio component (1398, 1400) disposed within said housing from electrical anomalies such as RFI (radio frequency interference). EMI (electromagnetic interference), BCI (bulk current injection), and ESD (electrostatic discharge); characterized in that said second case portion comprises a one-piece multi-fold sheet metal chassis configured to support at least one audio component subassembly; the assembly further comprises a convector for dissipating heat generated by said at least one audio component, wherein said convector defines an exterior portion of said case. a first case portion (1406, 1408) formed of a composite of relatively rigid polymer material and electrically conductive material; and a second case portion formed substantially of electrically conductive sheet metal, said first and second case portions cooperating to shield at least one audio component (1398, 1400) disposed within said housing from electrical anomalies such as RFI (radio frequency interference). EMI (electromagnetic interference), BCI (bulk current injection), and ESD (electrostatic discharge); characterized in that said second case portion comprises a one-piece multi-fold sheet metal chassis configured to support at least one audio component subassembly; the assembly further comprises a convector for dissipating heat generated by said at least one audio component, wherein said convector defines an exterior portion of said case.
A vehicle seat occupant detection device configured to indicate if a seat of a vehicle is occupied based on a weight of an occupant occupying the seat, said device comprising: a spring configured to urge the device toward an unoccupied state; and a sensor configured to cooperate with the spring in order to determine an amount of deflection of the spring; characterized in that the spring is a cantilever type spring that includes a beam portion, a base portion and a hinge portion; the beam portion is coupled to the base portion by the hinge portion and wherein the beam portion is allowed to flex about the hinge portion. a spring configured to urge the device toward an unoccupied state; and a sensor configured to cooperate with the spring in order to determine an amount of deflection of the spring; characterized in that the spring is a cantilever type spring that includes a beam portion, a base portion and a hinge portion; the beam portion is coupled to the base portion by the hinge portion and wherein the beam portion is allowed to flex about the hinge portion.
A textile printing method of performing textile printing on a fabric, comprising: a dye adhesion process of adhering particles of a polyester resin which is a particulate polyester resin and a disperse dye to the fabric, wherein the dye adhesion process uses: a head for a polyester which is an inkjet head for ejecting ink drops of ink containing particles of the polyester resin and containing no disperse dye; and a head for dye ink which is an inkjet head for ejecting ink drops of ink containing the disperse dye, and in the dye adhesion process, ink drops from each of the head for the polyester and the head for dye ink are ejected to the fabric, thereby adhering particles of the polyester resin and the disperse dye to the fabric; and a heating process of heating the fabric having the particles of the polyester resin and the disperse dye adhered thereto, thereby developing a color of the disperse dye while fixing the particles of the polyester resin to the fabric. a dye adhesion process of adhering particles of a polyester resin which is a particulate polyester resin and a disperse dye to the fabric, wherein the dye adhesion process uses: a head for a polyester which is an inkjet head for ejecting ink drops of ink containing particles of the polyester resin and containing no disperse dye; and a head for dye ink which is an inkjet head for ejecting ink drops of ink containing the disperse dye, and in the dye adhesion process, ink drops from each of the head for the polyester and the head for dye ink are ejected to the fabric, thereby adhering particles of the polyester resin and the disperse dye to the fabric; and a heating process of heating the fabric having the particles of the polyester resin and the disperse dye adhered thereto, thereby developing a color of the disperse dye while fixing the particles of the polyester resin to the fabric. a head for a polyester which is an inkjet head for ejecting ink drops of ink containing particles of the polyester resin and containing no disperse dye; and a head for dye ink which is an inkjet head for ejecting ink drops of ink containing the disperse dye, and in the dye adhesion process, ink drops from each of the head for the polyester and the head for dye ink are ejected to the fabric, thereby adhering particles of the polyester resin and the disperse dye to the fabric; and a heating process of heating the fabric having the particles of the polyester resin and the disperse dye adhered thereto, thereby developing a color of the disperse dye while fixing the particles of the polyester resin to the fabric.
A method for communicating data between two devices (100, 108) characterized in that the method comprises: detecting an electrical signal of a first protocol from a first device in a half-duplex repeater; determining the data transmission speed of the electrical signal; determining a data flow direction; converting the electrical signal of the first protocol into an electrical signal of a second protocol based on the data transmission speed of the electrical signal; sending the electrical signal of the second protocol to a second device based on the data flow direction; and stopping the electrical signal of the second protocol to the second device when the electrical signal of the second protocol indicates an end of data flow; wherein the first protocol comprises single-ended signaling; and wherein the second protocol comprises differential signaling. detecting an electrical signal of a first protocol from a first device in a half-duplex repeater; determining the data transmission speed of the electrical signal; determining a data flow direction; converting the electrical signal of the first protocol into an electrical signal of a second protocol based on the data transmission speed of the electrical signal; sending the electrical signal of the second protocol to a second device based on the data flow direction; and stopping the electrical signal of the second protocol to the second device when the electrical signal of the second protocol indicates an end of data flow; wherein the first protocol comprises single-ended signaling; and wherein the second protocol comprises differential signaling.
An integrated circuit enabling the communication of data, comprising: a plurality of input/output ports; a plurality of data converter circuits having blocks of data converter circuits configured to sample an input signal received at a corresponding input/output port; programmable interconnect circuits coupled between the plurality of input/output ports and the blocks of data converter circuits, the programmable interconnect circuits enabling a connection between a block of data converter circuits and the corresponding input/output port of the integrated circuit; and characterized by further comprising a clock generator coupled to the block of data converter circuits, wherein each data converter circuit of the block of data converter circuits receives a different clock signal from the clock generator to sample data at the input/output port at an increased sample rate. a plurality of input/output ports; a plurality of data converter circuits having blocks of data converter circuits configured to sample an input signal received at a corresponding input/output port; programmable interconnect circuits coupled between the plurality of input/output ports and the blocks of data converter circuits, the programmable interconnect circuits enabling a connection between a block of data converter circuits and the corresponding input/output port of the integrated circuit; and characterized by further comprising a clock generator coupled to the block of data converter circuits, wherein each data converter circuit of the block of data converter circuits receives a different clock signal from the clock generator to sample data at the input/output port at an increased sample rate.
A method (800, 1000) of processing audio content for reproduction by a first apparatus, the method comprising: obtaining (S810, S1010), by the first apparatus, pose information indicative of a position and/or orientation of a user; transmitting (S820, S1020), by the first apparatus, the pose information to a second apparatus that provides the audio content; obtaining (S830a, S1030a), by the second apparatus, predicted pose information based on the pose information and previous pose information; rendering (S830b, S1030b), by the second apparatus, the audio content based on the predicted pose information to obtain the rendered audio content; transmitting (S840, S1040, 51050), by the second apparatus, the predicted pose information to the first apparatus together with the rendered audio content for reproduction; receiving (S840, S1040, S1050), by the first apparatus, the predicted pose information and the rendered audio content; comparing, by the first apparatus, the predicted pose information to actual pose information; and updating, by the first apparatus, the rendered audio content based on a result of the comparison; wherein the predicted pose information is obtained further based on an estimate of a time that is necessary for encoding and decoding the rendered audio content and an estimate of a time that is necessary for transmitting the rendered audio content from the second apparatus to the first apparatus. obtaining (S810, S1010), by the first apparatus, pose information indicative of a position and/or orientation of a user; transmitting (S820, S1020), by the first apparatus, the pose information to a second apparatus that provides the audio content; obtaining (S830a, S1030a), by the second apparatus, predicted pose information based on the pose information and previous pose information; rendering (S830b, S1030b), by the second apparatus, the audio content based on the predicted pose information to obtain the rendered audio content; transmitting (S840, S1040, 51050), by the second apparatus, the predicted pose information to the first apparatus together with the rendered audio content for reproduction; receiving (S840, S1040, S1050), by the first apparatus, the predicted pose information and the rendered audio content; comparing, by the first apparatus, the predicted pose information to actual pose information; and updating, by the first apparatus, the rendered audio content based on a result of the comparison; wherein the predicted pose information is obtained further based on an estimate of a time that is necessary for encoding and decoding the rendered audio content and an estimate of a time that is necessary for transmitting the rendered audio content from the second apparatus to the first apparatus.