mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for controlling a wind turbine which comprises a generator, a power converter with a generator side converter, a DC-link, a resistor connected with a controllable switch and a line side converter, and a transformer with a secondary side connected to the line side converter and a primary side connected to a power line, where the transformer has a variable turns ratio which enables adjustment of the voltage ratio of a primary side voltage (Upri) of the transformer and a secondary side voltage (Usec) of the transformer and where the adjustment of the turns ratio is possible when a primary side current (Ipri) or a secondary side current (Isec) of the transformer is less than a switching current threshold (Imax), characterized in that the method comprises - operating the wind turbine so that the primary or secondary side current (Ipri, Isec) is above the switching current threshold (Imax), - obtaining a condition for changing the turns ratio of the transformer, - operating the wind turbine so that the primary or secondary side current is reduced below the switching current threshold, - where the reduction of the primary or secondary side current (Ipri, Isec) below the switching current threshold (Imax) comprises controlling the power converter to reduce generation of reactive current, and further comprising a reduction of an active current by dissipating power in a chopper of the power converter, i.e. the resistor and the switch, and - changing the turns ratio of the transformer when the primary or secondary side current (Ipri, Isec) is below the switching current threshold (Imax). - operating the wind turbine so that the primary or secondary side current (Ipri, Isec) is above the switching current threshold (Imax), - obtaining a condition for changing the turns ratio of the transformer, - operating the wind turbine so that the primary or secondary side current is reduced below the switching current threshold, - where the reduction of the primary or secondary side current (Ipri, Isec) below the switching current threshold (Imax) comprises controlling the power converter to reduce generation of reactive current, and further comprising a reduction of an active current by dissipating power in a chopper of the power converter, i.e. the resistor and the switch, and - changing the turns ratio of the transformer when the primary or secondary side current (Ipri, Isec) is below the switching current threshold (Imax).
A turbine shaft of a turbomachine extending along a longitudinal axis, comprising a main tubular portion of length L1 and having a given maximum outer main diameter, comprising a secondary tubular segment of length L2 and having a maximum outer secondary diameter larger than the maximum outer main diameter, the secondary tubular segment comprising a weak section configured to break the shaft into two distinct parts when the value of a tangential stress applied to the shaft exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the turbine shaft being characterised in that the secondary tubular segment extending radially projecting from the shaft such that the main tubular portion extends on either side of the secondary tubular segment along the longitudinal axis.
A centrifuge counterbalance (100, 300) having an adjustable center of gravity, wherein the centrifuge counterbalance comprises: a shaft (101, 301) comprising a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the shaft is configured for reversibly immobilizing a weight (103, 303) on the shaft; a weight (103, 303) configured to be displaced along a longitudinal axis of the shaft; and a base (102, 302) distally positioned from the weight on the shaft, wherein the centrifuge counterbalance is operable to be reversibly inserted into a compartment of the centrifuge rotor, characterised in that the centrifuge counterbalance is configured for use with a centrifuge rotor comprising a first rotor compartment diametrically opposed from a second rotor compartment, each rotor compartment having inner walls, wherein: the inner walls of the first rotor compartment are of equal size and shape to the inner walls of the second rotor compartment; the base is configured to be operatively coupled to the first centrifuge rotor compartment of the centrifuge; and the cross-section of the base is configured to be complementary to the inner walls of the first centrifuge rotor compartment. a shaft (101, 301) comprising a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the shaft is configured for reversibly immobilizing a weight (103, 303) on the shaft; a weight (103, 303) configured to be displaced along a longitudinal axis of the shaft; and a base (102, 302) distally positioned from the weight on the shaft, wherein the centrifuge counterbalance is operable to be reversibly inserted into a compartment of the centrifuge rotor, characterised in that the centrifuge counterbalance is configured for use with a centrifuge rotor comprising a first rotor compartment diametrically opposed from a second rotor compartment, each rotor compartment having inner walls, wherein: the inner walls of the first rotor compartment are of equal size and shape to the inner walls of the second rotor compartment; the base is configured to be operatively coupled to the first centrifuge rotor compartment of the centrifuge; and the cross-section of the base is configured to be complementary to the inner walls of the first centrifuge rotor compartment. the inner walls of the first rotor compartment are of equal size and shape to the inner walls of the second rotor compartment; the base is configured to be operatively coupled to the first centrifuge rotor compartment of the centrifuge; and the cross-section of the base is configured to be complementary to the inner walls of the first centrifuge rotor compartment.
A computer implemented method for providing feedback to a security system, the security system adapted to provide a security service, wherein the security system comprises: - a first mobile computing device having a graphical user interface adapted to be handled by a first user; - a second mobile computing device having a GUI adapted to be handled by a second user, and - a server connected to the first and the second mobile computing device over a network, wherein the method comprises the steps of: - presenting, at the GUI of the first mobile computing device, a request for the first user to provide a rating relating to the security service; - presenting, at the GUI of the second mobile computing device, a request for the second user to provide a rating relating to the security service; - receiving, at the server, the ratings from the first and the second mobile computing device, and - determining, at the server, a collaborative rating of the security service based on the rating provided by the first and the second user. wherein: - the security service comprises a collection of services and the step of determining the collaborative rating comprises determining a set of collaborative rating for at least a portion of the collection of services, - the GUI presented at the first and the second mobile computing device is adapted for presenting requests for ratings relating to at least a portion of the collection of services, characterised in that - the GUI presented at the first and the second mobile computing device is automatically adapted based on the specific category for the security service to be rated, and - the GUI is depending on a category of the user providing the rating. - a first mobile computing device having a graphical user interface adapted to be handled by a first user; - a second mobile computing device having a GUI adapted to be handled by a second user, and - a server connected to the first and the second mobile computing device over a network, - presenting, at the GUI of the first mobile computing device, a request for the first user to provide a rating relating to the security service; - presenting, at the GUI of the second mobile computing device, a request for the second user to provide a rating relating to the security service; - receiving, at the server, the ratings from the first and the second mobile computing device, and - determining, at the server, a collaborative rating of the security service based on the rating provided by the first and the second user. - the security service comprises a collection of services and the step of determining the collaborative rating comprises determining a set of collaborative rating for at least a portion of the collection of services, - the GUI presented at the first and the second mobile computing device is adapted for presenting requests for ratings relating to at least a portion of the collection of services, characterised in that - the GUI presented at the first and the second mobile computing device is automatically adapted based on the specific category for the security service to be rated, and - the GUI is depending on a category of the user providing the rating.
A method for making ready for operation a parking arrangement equipped with an automatic vehicle detection system, which parking arrangement comprises a central computer with a database and at least a number of parking places identifiable by a location code, which parking places are each provided with at least one wirelessly operating parking sensor module which is connected with the central computer via a UHF radio link (23, 24) and which has a RFID identification circuit which is provided with an identification code, which parking sensor module comprises at least one vehicle sensor which in operation provides measuring values which are representative of the presence or absence of a vehicle in the respective parking place, wherein use is made of the parking sensor modules in which the identification code is stored, which identification code is wirelessly readable, and wherein the identification codes of the individual parking sensor modules are coupled in the database of the central computer to the location codes of the individual parking places by reading out in each case the identification code of a parking sensor module of a parking place with a wirelessly operating reader and storing it in a memory together with the location code of the parking place inputted in the memory.
Robot tool for cleaning vehicle surfaces, having: - a main body; - a robot interface for coupling to a robot moving the robot tool; and - at least one resilient and/or resiliently supported and liquid-absorbing cleaning element; wherein the cleaning element is or can be releasably coupled to the main body, characterized in that the robot tool comprises at least one further resilient and/or resiliently supported and liquid-absorbing cleaning element, wherein the cleaning elements are or can be arranged on the main body in such a way that during a movement along a vehicle surface, the vehicle surface can be swept over firstly by a first of the cleaning elements and then by the second of the cleaning elements, wherein the first of the cleaning elements is set up to apply cleaning liquid and the second of the cleaning elements is set up to absorb the applied cleaning liquid. - a main body; - a robot interface for coupling to a robot moving the robot tool; and - at least one resilient and/or resiliently supported and liquid-absorbing cleaning element; wherein the cleaning element is or can be releasably coupled to the main body, characterized in that the robot tool comprises at least one further resilient and/or resiliently supported and liquid-absorbing cleaning element, wherein the cleaning elements are or can be arranged on the main body in such a way that during a movement along a vehicle surface, the vehicle surface can be swept over firstly by a first of the cleaning elements and then by the second of the cleaning elements, wherein the first of the cleaning elements is set up to apply cleaning liquid and the second of the cleaning elements is set up to absorb the applied cleaning liquid.
A hybrid ARQ transmission apparatus comprising: a transmission section operable to transmit a protocol data unit on a data channel; and a setting section operable to set a sequence number for the protocol data unit; wherein the transmission section is further operable to transmit the sequence number on a control channel together with an allocation message of the data channel, and wherein the Quality of Service (QoS) of the control channel is controlled based on adjustment of a transmission power of the control channel, independently from the QoS of the data channel. a transmission section operable to transmit a protocol data unit on a data channel; and a setting section operable to set a sequence number for the protocol data unit; wherein the transmission section is further operable to transmit the sequence number on a control channel together with an allocation message of the data channel, and wherein the Quality of Service (QoS) of the control channel is controlled based on adjustment of a transmission power of the control channel, independently from the QoS of the data channel.
A method for producing a fiber composite component assembly comprising the following method-related steps: - providing at least two plate-shaped fiber composite components (1, 2) which in each case are made from synthetic-resin embedded fibers, wherein the fiber composite components (1, 2) comprise several partial regions (3a, 3b) that do not contain synthetic resin, wherein each partial region (3a, 3b) that does not contain synthetic resin is at least largely to fully enclosed by a cured region of the fiber composite component (1, 2), - positioning the fiber composite components (1, 2) by means of partial regions (3a, 3b), which partial regions have been brought to flush conformity with each other, - bonding the two positioned fiber composite components (1, 2) by way of the adhesive layer arranged in between, - placing the mechanical reinforcement means through the partial regions (3a, 3b) that do not contain synthetic resin, - infusing the dry partial regions (3a, 3b) with synthetic resin, and - curing the synthetic resin placed in the partial regions (3a, 3b). - providing at least two plate-shaped fiber composite components (1, 2) which in each case are made from synthetic-resin embedded fibers, wherein the fiber composite components (1, 2) comprise several partial regions (3a, 3b) that do not contain synthetic resin, wherein each partial region (3a, 3b) that does not contain synthetic resin is at least largely to fully enclosed by a cured region of the fiber composite component (1, 2), - positioning the fiber composite components (1, 2) by means of partial regions (3a, 3b), which partial regions have been brought to flush conformity with each other, - bonding the two positioned fiber composite components (1, 2) by way of the adhesive layer arranged in between, - placing the mechanical reinforcement means through the partial regions (3a, 3b) that do not contain synthetic resin, - infusing the dry partial regions (3a, 3b) with synthetic resin, and - curing the synthetic resin placed in the partial regions (3a, 3b).
A composition of more than 10 3 different cyclic molecules each comprising a plurality of covalently linked amino acid residues and a polynucleotide identifying the cyclic molecule, each cyclic molecule being covalently linked by means of a covalent linker to said polynucleotide.
An oesophageal electrode probe comprising: a bioimpedance measuring device for measuring the bioimpedance of at least part of the tissue surrounding the oesophageal electrode probe, the bioimpedance measuring device comprising at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, wherein the at least one first electrode is arranged, during use, on a side of the esophageal electrode probe facing the heart, and the at least one second electrode is arranged, during use, on a side of the esophageal electrode probe facing away from the heart, and further comprising a neurostimulation device, said neurostimulation device comprising at least one electrode, arranged, during use, on the side of the esophageal electrode probe facing away from the heart, for transesophageal neurostimulation of at least part of the tissue surrounding the oesophageal electrode probe, characterized in that the electrode is configured to perform transesophageal neurostimulation by means of electric pulses having a frequency of 100 bpm to 3000 bpm and a strength of 5 V to 100 V and a duration of 3 seconds to 10 minutes. a bioimpedance measuring device for measuring the bioimpedance of at least part of the tissue surrounding the oesophageal electrode probe, the bioimpedance measuring device comprising at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, wherein the at least one first electrode is arranged, during use, on a side of the esophageal electrode probe facing the heart, and the at least one second electrode is arranged, during use, on a side of the esophageal electrode probe facing away from the heart, and further comprising a neurostimulation device, said neurostimulation device comprising at least one electrode, arranged, during use, on the side of the esophageal electrode probe facing away from the heart, for transesophageal neurostimulation of at least part of the tissue surrounding the oesophageal electrode probe, characterized in that the electrode is configured to perform transesophageal neurostimulation by means of electric pulses having a frequency of 100 bpm to 3000 bpm and a strength of 5 V to 100 V and a duration of 3 seconds to 10 minutes.
A reconfigurable fluid path network comprising plural tubular fluid paths interconnected by plural nodal chambers, wherein the chambers are arranged in an array, held generally in position by the tubular walls of the fluid paths, three or more of said plural paths opening into each of said chambers, and further comprising a plurality of fluid path modifying inserts (130/140/150) adapted to fit into any one of the chambers, wherein the chambers are cylindrical and have at least one, preferably two, open ends to accept said inserts, wherein the chambers are formed around an axis, and said three or more fluid paths extend radially away from each chamber toward another of the plural nodal chambers, and wherein the plural fluid path modifying inserts are removably inserted into said chambers, for modifying the fluid paths, wherein a first group of the inserts comprises a valve stem rotatable about the axis for selectively interconnecting two or more of the at least three fluid paths.
A sharpening device for power chain saws, having a chain clamping unit and an advance element for advancing the saw chain, wherein the sharpening device has a base plate on which each of the chain clamping unit and the advance element are arranged, characterized in that base plate is secured on a base body which has a grinding wheel and a drive, wherein the base body has a controller which has a memory with different control programs, and the controller has a switch which has different switching states when placing different base plates on the base body, or a plug which connects the base plate to the base body and which, upon plugging the plug on the base body, communicates information on the individual configuration of the base plate to the controller.
Illumination device having a plurality of multi-color light emitting diodes comprising a plurality of multi-color light emitting diodes (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) having LED chips (r, g, w, b) with a plurality of different light emission colors a plurality of first lenses (14a, 14a'), disposed in contact with or in the proximity of a front side of the plurality of multi-color light emitting diodes (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) corresponding to each of the multi-color light emitting diodes (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d); and a second lens disposed on the front side of the plurality of first lenses (14a, 14a') and comprising an unevenly profiled portion on a front surface of the second lens and an unevenly profiled portion on a rear surface of the second lens, wherein the rear surface of the second lens is dented entirely like a concave lens and has a plurality of rows forming a corrugated sheet-like unevenly profiled portion on the dented surface, wherein each recessed portion forming the unevenly profiled portion comprises a concave shaped cross-section continuing in one direction, in that the light incident from the rear surface side will diffuse by passing through the front and rear unevenly profiled portions and and the diffused light is emitted from the front surface, wherein a degree of light diffusion is larger in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the unevenly profiled portion continues on the rear surface of the second lens than in the direction in which the unevenly profiled portion continues on the rear surface of the second lens; and wherein the second lens is provided rotatably around an optical axis.
A tire-wear detection system for an automated vehicle, said system comprising: a steering-angle-sensor that indicates a steering-angle of a host-vehicle; a vehicle-path-detector that indicates a turning-radius of the host-vehicle; and a controller in communication with the steering-angle-sensor and the vehicle-path-detector, wherein the controller determines a wear-status of a tire of the host-vehicle based on the turning-radius and the steering-angle; wherein the controller is configured to determine the wear-status of the tire of the host-vehicle when the host-vehicle is tracking or following a selected-section of a roadway or another section of the roadway having physical characteristics similar to those of the selected-section of the roadway; and the controller is configured to determine the wear-status of the tire of the host-vehicle based on an increase of the steering-angle necessary to maintain the turning-radius of the host-vehicle on the selected-section of the roadway or on the another section of the roadway. a steering-angle-sensor that indicates a steering-angle of a host-vehicle; a vehicle-path-detector that indicates a turning-radius of the host-vehicle; and a controller in communication with the steering-angle-sensor and the vehicle-path-detector, wherein the controller determines a wear-status of a tire of the host-vehicle based on the turning-radius and the steering-angle; wherein the controller is configured to determine the wear-status of the tire of the host-vehicle when the host-vehicle is tracking or following a selected-section of a roadway or another section of the roadway having physical characteristics similar to those of the selected-section of the roadway; and the controller is configured to determine the wear-status of the tire of the host-vehicle based on an increase of the steering-angle necessary to maintain the turning-radius of the host-vehicle on the selected-section of the roadway or on the another section of the roadway.