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Agglomeration system for continuously producing soluble agglomerated food powder comprising plant-based powder, said system comprises - an air-drying system, - a pre-wetting unit comprising a powder inlet and a powder outlet, a continuous mixer and a first steam nozzle for injecting steam into the continuous mixer, - a connection element connecting the powder outlet to an inlet, - a fluidization unit comprising the inlet and an outlet, and conveying means for receiving powder from the pre-wetting unit powder outlet via the connection element, - a second steam nozzle comprising a powder inlet for receiving the pre-wetted powder, a steam injection orifice arranged for spraying steam onto the pre-wetted powder at a powder outlet, and - a binder nozzle arranged below the second steam nozzle, and comprising a supply pipe adapted to spray liquid binder with compressed air into the powder at the powder outlet of the second steam nozzle and injecting agglomerated powder from outlet into the air-drying system. - an air-drying system, - a pre-wetting unit comprising a powder inlet and a powder outlet, a continuous mixer and a first steam nozzle for injecting steam into the continuous mixer, a powder inlet and a powder outlet, a continuous mixer and a first steam nozzle for injecting steam into the continuous mixer, - a connection element connecting the powder outlet to an inlet, - a fluidization unit comprising the inlet and an outlet, and conveying means for receiving powder from the pre-wetting unit powder outlet via the connection element, the inlet and an outlet, and conveying means for receiving powder from the pre-wetting unit powder outlet via the connection element, - a second steam nozzle comprising a powder inlet for receiving the pre-wetted powder, a steam injection orifice arranged for spraying steam onto the pre-wetted powder at a powder outlet, and a powder inlet for receiving the pre-wetted powder, a steam injection orifice arranged for spraying steam onto the pre-wetted powder at a powder outlet, and - a binder nozzle arranged below the second steam nozzle, and comprising a supply pipe adapted to spray liquid binder with compressed air into the powder at the powder outlet of the second steam nozzle and injecting agglomerated powder from outlet into the air-drying system.
A position detection system, comprising: - a proximity sensor device which is configured to detect at least one three-dimensional position with respect to at least one input device of an object approaching towards the at least one input device, and to output at least one detection signal (SD1, SD2, SDn) indicative of a detected position of the object, - a calibration device which is configured to calibrate the proximity sensor device with respect to a position detection and comprises a terminal configured for coupling to the at least one input device, - wherein the calibration device is configured to repeatedly receive from the at least one input device position signals (SP1, SP2, SPn) over at least a period of time during normal operation of the input device in which the input device is configured to receive instructions from the user not related to calibration, - wherein each of the position signals (SP1, SP2, SPn) contains information regarding a respective position of the object touching the at least one input device, - wherein the calibration device is configured to repeatedly calibrate the proximity sensor device such that the calibration device adjusts generation of one of the detection signals (SD1, SD2, SDn) to correspond with a corresponding position signal of the position signals (SP1, SP2, SPn) received from the input device when the object is touching the input device. - a proximity sensor device which is configured to detect at least one three-dimensional position with respect to at least one input device of an object approaching towards the at least one input device, and to output at least one detection signal (SD1, SD2, SDn) indicative of a detected position of the object, - a calibration device which is configured to calibrate the proximity sensor device with respect to a position detection and comprises a terminal configured for coupling to the at least one input device, - wherein the calibration device is configured to repeatedly receive from the at least one input device position signals (SP1, SP2, SPn) over at least a period of time during normal operation of the input device in which the input device is configured to receive instructions from the user not related to calibration, - wherein each of the position signals (SP1, SP2, SPn) contains information regarding a respective position of the object touching the at least one input device, - wherein the calibration device is configured to repeatedly calibrate the proximity sensor device such that the calibration device adjusts generation of one of the detection signals (SD1, SD2, SDn) to correspond with a corresponding position signal of the position signals (SP1, SP2, SPn) received from the input device when the object is touching the input device.
A virus-like particle comprising a matrix protein from a first plant rhabdovirus and a surface polypeptide, wherein the surface polypeptide comprises (a) a surface exposed portion from a target polypeptide, wherein the target polypeptide is from an animal virus, bacterium, parasite or fungus and wherein the surface exposed portion of the surface polypeptide is antigenic (b) a transmembrane domain, and (c) a cytosolic tail from a transmembrane protein of a second plant rhabdovirus. (a) a surface exposed portion from a target polypeptide, wherein the target polypeptide is from an animal virus, bacterium, parasite or fungus and wherein the surface exposed portion of the surface polypeptide is antigenic (b) a transmembrane domain, and (c) a cytosolic tail from a transmembrane protein of a second plant rhabdovirus.
A machine to produce beverages comprising: an infusion unit with an infusion chamber comprising a first portion and a second portion, reciprocally moving in relation to each other to take an open position and a closed position of said infusion chamber; a control unit to control dispensing cycles; a hydraulic circuit to supply hot water to said infusion chamber, with a boiler to heat said water and a pump to supply water to the infusion unit; a system for preheating said infusion chamber by feeding steam into said infusion chamber, characterized in that said control unit is able to control a dispensing cycle at the beginning of the dispensing cycle including the steps of: pre-heating by feeding steam in said infusion chamber while said infusion chamber is in a closed position and maintaining said infusion chamber closed for a sufficient time to transfer part of the heat contained in said steam to the walls of the infusion chamber; opening said infusion chamber; loading a dose of a product for producing said beverage in said infusion chamber; closing said infusion chamber; supplying hot water to said infusion chamber to produce said beverage; opening said infusion chamber and discharging the exhausted product therefrom.
A method, comprising: sending, from a first device to a radio network node, a request to initiate device-to-device communication with a second device (140; 160), the request comprising an identification of the second device and a first indicator indicating an intention of a device-to-device type of the communication, wherein the first indicator comprises a flag identifying a proximity level between the first device and the second device; receiving, from the radio network node, a resource allocation; and transmitting service contents in the device-to-device communication directly between the first device and the second device using allocated resources. sending, from a first device to a radio network node, a request to initiate device-to-device communication with a second device (140; 160), the request comprising an identification of the second device and a first indicator indicating an intention of a device-to-device type of the communication, wherein the first indicator comprises a flag identifying a proximity level between the first device and the second device; receiving, from the radio network node, a resource allocation; and transmitting service contents in the device-to-device communication directly between the first device and the second device using allocated resources.
An maintenance apparatus for providing maintenance information of parts of a rail vehicle by time series prediction, characterized in that said maintenance apparatus being adapted to construct at least two independent recurrent neural network models (200-1 to 200-m) which are configured to provide time series prediction for predetermined parts of the rail vehicle, respectively, that are exposed to degradation, to use each of said models (200-1 to 200-m) for time series prediction with an input of sensor output information which relates to a corresponding part of said rail vehicle within a condition based maintenance system of said rail vehicle as an input, and to generate a prediction information (P1 to Pm) for each of the predetermined parts based on said time series prediction as an output, wherein the at least two independent recurrent neural network models (200-1 to 200-m) comprise a Liquid State Machine or an Echo State Network, and the at least two independent recurrent neural network models (200-1 to 200-m) are connected together so as to model cross effects between the models, and the prediction information is a prediction of future values of degradation process. to construct at least two independent recurrent neural network models (200-1 to 200-m) which are configured to provide time series prediction for predetermined parts of the rail vehicle, respectively, that are exposed to degradation, to use each of said models (200-1 to 200-m) for time series prediction with an input of sensor output information which relates to a corresponding part of said rail vehicle within a condition based maintenance system of said rail vehicle as an input, and to generate a prediction information (P1 to Pm) for each of the predetermined parts based on said time series prediction as an output, wherein the at least two independent recurrent neural network models (200-1 to 200-m) comprise a Liquid State Machine or an Echo State Network, and the at least two independent recurrent neural network models (200-1 to 200-m) are connected together so as to model cross effects between the models, and the prediction information is a prediction of future values of degradation process.
Brake pad of a disc brake, comprising a pad support plate supporting a friction lining, which is provided with a wear sensor including a contact conductor and inserted to a bore for wear detection of the friction lining, which sensor projects into a slot of said friction lining, which is open towards the adjacent edge, characterised in that at least the outside surface of the region of said wear sensor, which projects into said slot, can be optically distinguished from said friction lining and can be recognised through said slot, with said wear sensor consisting of a dyed plastic material or a non-ferrous metal and/or with said region projecting into said slot being provided with an ink deposit and/or markers on the envelope side.
A method of providing a deluge system (10, 110, 210, 310) to create a water barrier on a burner boom (12, 212, 312) comprising a walkway (16, 219) whilst flaring, the burner boom being provided with oil and gas pipework, the deluge system (10, 110, 210, 310) comprising a base unit (30, 230, 330), a stanchion (20, 220, 320), and a nozzle apparatus (22, 222, 322), wherein the stanchion (20, 220, 320) is attached to the base unit and moveable relative thereto, from a stowed position to an operative position; the method comprising attaching the deluge system (10, 110, 210, 310) to the burner boom (12, 212, 312) adjacent the walkway (16, 219) with the base unit secured to at least one of a single lateral side and a handrail support of the burner boom, such that there remains a width of at least 30cm clear on the burner boom's walkway width after the deluge system (10, 110, 210, 310) has been attached; using the burner boom for a well-flaring operation at the end of the boom by supplying oil and gas through the oil and gas pipework, and thereby generating a heat source at the end of the boom; creating the water barrier with a screen of water using the deluge system, to mitigate heat transfer from the heat source.
A flying machine frame structural body (30/130) comprising: a frame (32/132) to which a flying machine body (20/120) including a rotating blade (22/122) is fixable, wherein: the frame (32/132) is formed in a circular tubular cage shape that is able to surround the flying machine body (20/120); an axial direction of the frame (32/132) is, in use, disposed in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the rotating blade (22/122); and characterized in that a pair of wheels (34/134) are rotatably supported by the frame (32/132) and at axial direction end portions of the frame (32/132). the frame (32/132) is formed in a circular tubular cage shape that is able to surround the flying machine body (20/120); an axial direction of the frame (32/132) is, in use, disposed in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the rotating blade (22/122); and characterized in that a pair of wheels (34/134) are rotatably supported by the frame (32/132) and at axial direction end portions of the frame (32/132).
An anti-puncture shield insert for a wheel, which wheel comprises a rim and an inflated tire connected to the edges of the rim, wherein said shield insert is made of a shock-absorbing material, characterized in that said shield insert is placed at the widest point between the inner sidewalls of the tire, and, as a hit causes the tire to collapse, the shield insert absorbs the shock taken by the tire and the rim, by staying between inner parts of the tire, and, further, in that the shield insert is floating relative to the tire, and in that, the anti-puncture shield insert comprises a sandwich structure.
A cooling assembly for a hybrid vehicle, comprising: a first cooling system configured to cool an engine; and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components (54, 128, 136, 137) including at least a low-voltage component and a high-voltage component (128, 136, 137), characterized in that the second cooling system includes a first cooling fluid path configured to cool at least the low-voltage electrical component and the high-voltage component (128, 136, 137), and includes a second cooling fluid path configured to cool at least the high-voltage electrical component (128, 136, 137), and the first cooling fluid path is a fluid-based cooling path configured to circulate ambient air having a first rate of cooling, and the second cooling fluid path is a fluid-based cooling path configured to circulate liquid having a second rate of cooling different from the first rate of cooling. a first cooling system configured to cool an engine; and a second cooling system separate from the first cooling system and configured to cool a plurality of electrical components (54, 128, 136, 137) including at least a low-voltage component and a high-voltage component (128, 136, 137), characterized in that the second cooling system includes a first cooling fluid path configured to cool at least the low-voltage electrical component and the high-voltage component (128, 136, 137), and includes a second cooling fluid path configured to cool at least the high-voltage electrical component (128, 136, 137), and the first cooling fluid path is a fluid-based cooling path configured to circulate ambient air having a first rate of cooling, and the second cooling fluid path is a fluid-based cooling path configured to circulate liquid having a second rate of cooling different from the first rate of cooling. a first cooling fluid path configured to cool at least the low-voltage electrical component and the high-voltage component (128, 136, 137), and includes a second cooling fluid path configured to cool at least the high-voltage electrical component (128, 136, 137), and the first cooling fluid path is a fluid-based cooling path configured to circulate ambient air having a first rate of cooling, and the second cooling fluid path is a fluid-based cooling path configured to circulate liquid having a second rate of cooling different from the first rate of cooling.
An extensible flexible hose for transporting liquids, particularly water, comprising: - at least one inner layer made of a first elastic polymeric material; - at least one outer layer made of a second elastic polymeric material; - at least one textile reinforcement layer ( 30, 40) interposed between said at least one inner layer and at least one outer layer; wherein said at least one inner layer and at least one outer layer are reciprocally coupled to form a unitary tubular member, said at least one textile reinforcement layer ( 30, 40) being embedded therein; wherein said unitary tubular member has an elasticity such to automatically elongate and enlarge upon the working pressure given by the liquid flowing therethrough to respectively increase its original length and diameter and such to automatically recovery once the working pressure stops for assuming again said original length and diameter; wherein said at least one textile reinforcement layer ( 30, 40) is susceptible to move between a rest configuration that has when no liquid flows through the unitary tubular member and a working configuration that has when said unitary tubular member elongates and enlarges upon the working pressure; wherein said first and said second elastic polymeric materials are elastomers or thermoplastic elastomers, said unitary tubular member having a Shore A hardness measured according to ASTM D2240 (3") of 30 ShA to 50 ShA. - at least one inner layer made of a first elastic polymeric material; - at least one outer layer made of a second elastic polymeric material; - at least one textile reinforcement layer ( 30, 40) interposed between said at least one inner layer and at least one outer layer;
A mast assembly having a base, a mast pivotally connected to the base for movement between a horizontal and an upright position, an actuator connected between said base and said mast and operable to move said mast about the pivot and a strut, the mast assembly being further characterized in that said strut is selectively engagable between said mast and said base to inhibit pivotal movement toward said horizontal position, and in that the mast assembly comprises a plurality of abutments on one of said base and said mast to permit selective connection between said actuator and one of said abutments whereby said strut supports said mast while said actuator is moved between said plurality of abutments.
A device for producing a three-dimensional object by layer-wise applying and selectively solidifying a building material, the device comprising: a recoater that can be moved in an application direction across a build area, the recoater having at least a first recoating unit for applying a layer of the building material to the build area and an irradiation device that can be moved in the application direction across the build area, the irradiation device having at least a first irradiation unit adapted to emit a radiation suitable for solidifying the building material for selectively solidifying the applied layer of the building material at positions that correspond to a cross-section of the object to be produced, wherein the device is configured and/or controlled to repeat the steps of applying and selectively solidifying until the object is completed, wherein the recoater comprises at least a second recoating unit that is arranged at the other side of the first irradiation unit than the first recoating unit with respect to the application direction and/or the irradiation device comprises at least a second irradiation unit that is arranged at the other side of the first recoating unit than the first irradiation unit with respect to the application direction, and wherein the first irradiation unit and possible further irradiation units (20b-20d) is or are designed as bar irradiation device(s), in particular as VCSEL-based or as VECSEL-based bar irradiation device(s). a recoater that can be moved in an application direction across a build area, the recoater having at least a first recoating unit for applying a layer of the building material to the build area and an irradiation device that can be moved in the application direction across the build area, the irradiation device having at least a first irradiation unit adapted to emit a radiation suitable for solidifying the building material for selectively solidifying the applied layer of the building material at positions that correspond to a cross-section of the object to be produced, wherein the device is configured and/or controlled to repeat the steps of applying and selectively solidifying until the object is completed, wherein the recoater comprises at least a second recoating unit that is arranged at the other side of the first irradiation unit than the first recoating unit with respect to the application direction and/or the irradiation device comprises at least a second irradiation unit that is arranged at the other side of the first recoating unit than the first irradiation unit with respect to the application direction, and wherein the first irradiation unit and possible further irradiation units (20b-20d) is or are designed as bar irradiation device(s), in particular as VCSEL-based or as VECSEL-based bar irradiation device(s).
A positioning device for activating and deactivating the operating position of a Venetian blind having a turning mechanism, wherein the turning mechanism comprises a movable positioning element inside a housing for defining an operating position, comprising a further housing which is rigidly connectable to the housing of the turning mechanism and a shifting means which is able to be coupled to the positioning element of the turning mechanism, said shifting means having a feedback arm pivot-mounted on the further housing, the state of which feedback arm is changeable by the drive of the Venetian blind in a specifiable well-defined lowered state of the hanging, wherein the feedback arm comprises a flank having a contact edge, wherein the periphery of each of a plurality of cam plates that are drivable by the drive shaft with varying transmission ratios comprises one circular ring section with a larger outer diameter and one circular ring section with a smaller outer diameter, wherein the outer sides of the circular ring sections having the larger outer diameters and the outer sides of the circular ring sections having the smaller outer diameters are aligned with each other in the region of the contact edge of the feedback arm, wherein the contact edge is pressed against these cam plates by means of a spring force and can be manipulated by these cam plates, and wherein a pull cord or another transmission means is formed on the other flank of the feedback arm, said pull cord or other transmission means being connectable to the positioning element of the turning mechanism.