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A drive unit, especially for actuation of flow-regulating valves, comprising a housing, an electrical input, an electromechanical transducer group, a mechanical output and an electronic controller, wherein the controller has an electronic display and comprises an input unit with several pushbuttons that penetrate the housing, are disposed adjacent to the display and can be depressed against the action of a restoring device, characterized by contactless switches actuated by the pushbuttons, wherein mechanical stops (29, 52, 55, 59) independent of the switches themselves are assigned to the positions of the pushbuttons actuating the switches, wherein further the assignment of the switching functions active in the controller to the individual pushbuttons can be varied and the display comprises an operating-information area and at least one actuation-information area adjacent to the pushbuttons, wherein the current assignment of the function to the individual pushbuttons is indicated in the actuation-information area.
Apparatus for determining surface profiles, in particular the cathode wear profile and the side ledge(s) profile, of an aluminium electrolysis cell, which is filled with an aluminium melt and has side ledge(s), comprising - a position determining system with a mobile system member and a stationary system member and - a lance with a heat resistant lance tip for immersing into the melt or the side ledge of the cell, the mobile member being attached to the lance and the stationary member being adapted for determining a position of the lance tip by determining a position of the mobile member. - a position determining system with a mobile system member and a stationary system member and - a lance with a heat resistant lance tip for immersing into the melt or the side ledge of the cell,
A thermostatic shape memory alloy torsional actuator (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60) comprising: • a stationary element, • a rotatable element, preferably provided with at least one engaging feature, • a shape memory alloy element connecting said stationary element with said rotatable element so as to move the latter between a rest position and an operating position, said shape memory alloy element lying along the rotation axis of the rotatable element such that the angle between the shape memory alloy element and the plane perpendicular to the rotatable element rotation axis, irrespective of the direction of inclination, is comprised between 75° and 90° and that the lateral displacement between the shape memory alloy element and the rotation axis is not more than 5 mm, • a return element (11; 21, 22; 31; 66) acting on the rotatable element so as to move the latter between said operating position and said rest position, wherein the shape memory alloy element is a torsional shape memory alloy wire with a diameter comprised between 0,3 and 3 mm, preferably between 0,4 and 2 mm, whose actuation is based solely on the temperature of the media surrounding/in contact with it and leads to its twisting or un-twisting, and in that the actuator (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60) does not include any means for current supply and/or temperature control of the shape memory alloy element. • a stationary element, • a rotatable element, preferably provided with at least one engaging feature, • a shape memory alloy element connecting said stationary element with said rotatable element so as to move the latter between a rest position and an operating position, said shape memory alloy element lying along the rotation axis of the rotatable element such that the angle between the shape memory alloy element and the plane perpendicular to the rotatable element rotation axis, irrespective of the direction of inclination, is comprised between 75° and 90° and that the lateral displacement between the shape memory alloy element and the rotation axis is not more than 5 mm, • a return element (11; 21, 22; 31; 66) acting on the rotatable element so as to move the latter between said operating position and said rest position, wherein the shape memory alloy element is a torsional shape memory alloy wire with a diameter comprised between 0,3 and 3 mm, preferably between 0,4 and 2 mm, whose actuation is based solely on the temperature of the media surrounding/in contact with it and leads to its twisting or un-twisting, and in that the actuator (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60) does not include any means for current supply and/or temperature control of the shape memory alloy element.
A system for relining an undersea pipeline, said pipeline having an inlet and outlet beneath sea level, comprising: a coiling drum positioned above sea level and having a length of liner reeled thereon, said coiling drum arranged to deliver said liner to the inlet; and an actuator engaged with a leading end of said liner and arranged to apply a tensile force to said liner so as to draw said liner through the pipeline; wherein the liner is of a composite construction having a fibre core and a layer of plastic material at least on the inner surface of the fibre core; wherein the liner is in a flattened orientation whilst reeled on the coiling drum; wherein said fibre core has a tensile strength in the axial direction which is greater than the tensile strength in the radial direction and is greater than the tensile strength of the layer of plastic; and wherein the fibre core has greater elasticity in the radial direction than in the axial direction. a coiling drum positioned above sea level and having a length of liner reeled thereon, said coiling drum arranged to deliver said liner to the inlet; and an actuator engaged with a leading end of said liner and arranged to apply a tensile force to said liner so as to draw said liner through the pipeline; wherein the liner is of a composite construction having a fibre core and a layer of plastic material at least on the inner surface of the fibre core; wherein the liner is in a flattened orientation whilst reeled on the coiling drum; wherein said fibre core has a tensile strength in the axial direction which is greater than the tensile strength in the radial direction and is greater than the tensile strength of the layer of plastic; and wherein the fibre core has greater elasticity in the radial direction than in the axial direction.
Handheld tool comprising a) a shank and b) a handle wherein the shank is embedded with a positive engagement and/or with an adhesive bond in a way such that a manually applied actuation force is transmitted between the handle and the shank, c) the handle comprising ca) a handle core made of a first plastic material and cb) a material portion made of a second plastic material which differs from the first plastic material, characterised in that d) the interior of the handle core and the shank form or define an interspace with which is filled with a first material portion made from the second plastic material and e) a second material portion made from the second plastic material adjoins to the handle core in the region of the outer surface of the handle core, f) the first material portion and the second material portion being connected to each other by an axial or radial connecting channel of the handle core which is filled with the second plastic material. a) a shank and b) a handle wherein the shank is embedded with a positive engagement and/or with an adhesive bond in a way such that a manually applied actuation force is transmitted between the handle and the shank, c) the handle comprising ca) a handle core made of a first plastic material and cb) a material portion made of a second plastic material which differs from the first plastic material, characterised in that ca) a handle core made of a first plastic material and cb) a material portion made of a second plastic material which differs from the first plastic material, d) the interior of the handle core and the shank form or define an interspace with which is filled with a first material portion made from the second plastic material and e) a second material portion made from the second plastic material adjoins to the handle core in the region of the outer surface of the handle core, f) the first material portion and the second material portion being connected to each other by an axial or radial connecting channel of the handle core which is filled with the second plastic material.
LED light module for a lighting device for vehicles, the LED light module having at least one LED branch with at least one LED (LED1.... LEDn), the LED light module having at least one component (R R, R' R) for identifying a bin class, the at least one component (R R, R' R) being a BIN-classified resistor which is matched to the at least one LED fitted on the module, and the LED light module being set up for operation with a total current (I G) which can be supplied to the LED light module from a power supply, the LED light module has a linear analog controller (3, T2) which is connected in parallel with the LED branch, so that the total current (I G) is divided into a partial current (I D) of the LED branch and a partial current (I B) of the analog controller (3, T2), the analog controller (3, T2) is supplied with a signal (Us) as a reference variable, and a signal (U R) which is proportional to one of the partial currents (I B, I D) and is supplied by the component (R R, R' R) is supplied as a controlled variable for adjusting the partial current (I B) to be branched off and thus for regulating the partial current (I D) of the LED branch, characterized in that the signal (Us) supplied as a reference variable corresponds to the total current (I G). the LED light module has a linear analog controller (3, T2) which is connected in parallel with the LED branch, so that the total current (I G) is divided into a partial current (I D) of the LED branch and a partial current (I B) of the analog controller (3, T2), the analog controller (3, T2) is supplied with a signal (Us) as a reference variable, and a signal (U R) which is proportional to one of the partial currents (I B, I D) and is supplied by the component (R R, R' R) is supplied as a controlled variable for adjusting the partial current (I B) to be branched off and thus for regulating the partial current (I D) of the LED branch, characterized in that the signal (Us) supplied as a reference variable corresponds to the total current (I G).
A method of manufacturing a fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear, the method comprising steps of: stacking a first material layer, a second material layer, and a spacing structure having a plurality of support portions; stitching between the support portions with a strand to join the first material layer to the second material layer and to form a tensile element from the first material layer, the second material layer, and the strand; removing the spacing structure; positioning the tensile element within an outer barrier; securing the first material layer and the second material layer to opposite interior surfaces (101, 102) of the outer barrier; and pressurizing the outer barrier to place the strand in tension. stacking a first material layer, a second material layer, and a spacing structure having a plurality of support portions; stitching between the support portions with a strand to join the first material layer to the second material layer and to form a tensile element from the first material layer, the second material layer, and the strand; removing the spacing structure; positioning the tensile element within an outer barrier; securing the first material layer and the second material layer to opposite interior surfaces (101, 102) of the outer barrier; and pressurizing the outer barrier to place the strand in tension.
A first multimedia device for automatically optimizing audio and video operating modes for output by the first multimedia device, comprising: • a microprocessor for controlling audio and video operating modes for output and functional segments of said first multimedia device, wherein said microprocessor is configured to query a second multimedia device to determine modes for output that are available at the second multimedia device; • a feature registry comprising information referring to said modes available for output from said first multimedia device and comprising information referring to said modes available for output from said second multimedia device as a result from the query; and • audio and video processors (240, 230) providing an optimal output mode from audio and video modes available for output by said first multimedia device in response to an instruction from said microprocessor, wherein said microprocessor is configured to generate permutations of said audio and video output modes available to said first multimedia device based on said information relating to said modes available for output and a characteristic of a media service, all stored in the feature registry, and wherein said microprocessor is configured for selecting an optimal audio and video output mode for said first multimedia device, to be used for playback of the media service, by comparing the audio and video modes available from the first multimedia device and the second multimedia device, in accordance with a first hierarchical list, ranking combinations of audio and video modes by score, and selecting the highest score. • a microprocessor for controlling audio and video operating modes for output and functional segments of said first multimedia device, wherein said microprocessor is configured to query a second multimedia device to determine modes for output that are available at the second multimedia device; • a feature registry comprising information referring to said modes available for output from said first multimedia device and comprising information referring to said modes available for output from said second multimedia device as a result from the query; and • audio and video processors (240, 230) providing an optimal output mode from audio and video modes available for output by said first multimedia device in response to an instruction from said microprocessor,
An implantable device comprising a nanostructure of reservoir molecules that are reservoirs for nitric oxide; wherein the reservoir molecule is a S-Nitrosylated lipid or a S-Nitrosylated phospholipid such as S-Nitrosylated 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphothioethanol (DPPTE); and wherein the nanostructure has a gold core and a lipid bilayer or monolayer. wherein the reservoir molecule is a S-Nitrosylated lipid or a S-Nitrosylated phospholipid such as S-Nitrosylated 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphothioethanol (DPPTE); and wherein the nanostructure has a gold core and a lipid bilayer or monolayer.
Device for measuring a rotation of a body about an axis of rotation, comprising an interferometer (11, 12, 14, 16, 19) and an optical system (17, 17a), wherein the optical system (17, 17a) is configured to focus onto the body at least one collimated working beam of the interferometer for a first focus line extending transversely to the axis of rotation, and to feed to the interferometer at least a part of a reflection of the first focus line by the body, wherein the device is configured to carry out the measurement using the interferometer and the reflection.
Method for producing a hybrid gearwheel with a multiplicity of teeth, characterized in that hardenable and/or temperable steel is applied at least at points by means of an integrally joining connecting technique to the outer circumferential side of a light metal core which is provided in a disc-shaped manner, and the blank which is thus obtained is subsequently shaped by means of a forming operation to produce the hybrid gearwheel, one tooth flank (3, 4) or the two opposite tooth flanks (3, 4) of the teeth of the hybrid gearwheel having the previously applied hardenable and/or temperable steel as a surface coating on its/their outer surface.
A hidden drainage system for shoes, configured on the outsole of a shoe, having the following characteristics: the two sides of the outsole are provided with a plurality of curved sections that are curved inward; the top of the outsole is provided with a plurality of transverse drainage troughs and several longitudinal drainage troughs; each of the transverse drainage troughs extends along the direction of the width of the outsole, and both ends are communicated with each of the curved sections, so that the two ends of each of the transverse drainage troughs will not be exposed on the side face of the outsole, and the extending path of the transverse drainage troughs is roughly in the shape of an arc; the longitudinal drainage troughs extend along the length of the outsole and are communicated with each of the transverse drainage troughs; thus, water entering the shoe will flow into each of the transverse and longitudinal drainage troughs, and be discharged from each of the transverse drainage troughs.
A cooking apparatus comprising: a main body having an electronic component chamber formed therein; a cooking table disposed over the main body to support a cooking container; an induction coil configured to emit a magnetic field to heat the cooking container by induction heating; and a temperature measurement unit disposed in the electronic component chamber to measure a temperature of the cooking container, the temperature measurement unit including a first case having an opening formed at a top surface thereof, a second case disposed in the first case and spaced apart from an inner surface of the first case by a predetermined distance, wherein a cooling passage is formed between the first case and the second case, a temperature sensor disposed in the second case to measure a temperature of the cooking container based on infrared light emitted from the cooking container, and a cooling duct having one side coupled to the first case and another side including an air inlet therein, the temperature measurement unit being configured to adjust an internal temperature of the first and second cases (141,142) when air introduced from the air inlet moves to the first and second cases (141,142) through the cooling duct. a main body having an electronic component chamber formed therein; a cooking table disposed over the main body to support a cooking container; an induction coil configured to emit a magnetic field to heat the cooking container by induction heating; and a temperature measurement unit disposed in the electronic component chamber to measure a temperature of the cooking container, the temperature measurement unit including a first case having an opening formed at a top surface thereof, a second case disposed in the first case and spaced apart from an inner surface of the first case by a predetermined distance, wherein a cooling passage is formed between the first case and the second case, a temperature sensor disposed in the second case to measure a temperature of the cooking container based on infrared light emitted from the cooking container, and a cooling duct having one side coupled to the first case and another side including an air inlet therein, the temperature measurement unit being configured to adjust an internal temperature of the first and second cases (141,142) when air introduced from the air inlet moves to the first and second cases (141,142) through the cooling duct.
Combining apparatus for the transmission and/or receiving of data signals for use in wireless communication apparatus, said combining apparatus including two or more filters (17, 17') in a receive signal path which are tuned to allow signals received within a known frequency passband to pass through the same, said apparatus including at least two signal splitting/combining networks (21, 23); the first splitting/combining network positioned between the filters (17, 17') on one side and a port connectable to a first base transceiver station and a port connectable to an antenna in use, and the at least second splitting/combining network positioned between the filters (17, 17') and a port connectable to a second base transceiver station in use, characterised in that each filter (17, 17') for the received signal path is tuned such that the return loss and insertion loss values for said filter are substantially the same.
A method for preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer, comprising: enlarging a first conjugated diene-based polymer in multiple stages to prepare a second conjugated diene-based polymer, wherein the multi-stage enlargement includes a primary enlargement stage and a secondary enlargement stage, and a weight ratio of acids added in the primary enlargement stage and the secondary enlargement stage is 70:30 to 90:10. enlarging a first conjugated diene-based polymer in multiple stages to prepare a second conjugated diene-based polymer, wherein the multi-stage enlargement includes a primary enlargement stage and a secondary enlargement stage, and a weight ratio of acids added in the primary enlargement stage and the secondary enlargement stage is 70:30 to 90:10.
Method to operate an annular combustor of a gas turbine, wherein the gas turbine comprises a compressor said combustors and the turbine and at least two temperature measurements (TN1,..., TNX,..., TNY,..., TNN) downstream said combustor to measure a respective combustion gas temperature, wherein said compressor delivers an oxygen containing gas to said combustor, wherein said combustor comprises at least two burners (B1,..., B2) and one main combustion chamber of annular shape downstream said burners (B1,..., B2), wherein at least two of said burners (B1,..., B2) join commonly into said main combustion chamber to generate said combustion gas from burning fuel and said oxygen containing gas, wherein one extraction is provided to tap off at least a portion of the oxygen containing gas downstream said compressor and upstream of said combustors, and wherein said extraction is part of a bypass, wherein said bypass bypasses said combustors and joins into a hot gas path downstream said combustors, wherein said extraction comprises a valve to control the portion of the oxygen containing gas to be tapped off, said method comprising the steps of: - monitoring the combustion gas temperature by said temperature measurements (TN1,..., TNX,..., TNY,..., TNN) at different locations at respectively equal axial flow-distances to said burners of the combustion gas, - comparing at least two temperatures of said temperature measurements (TN1,..., TNX,..., TNY,..., TNN), - opening said valve or increasing the opening position of said valve when said comparison reveals that a difference between said at least two temperatures of said temperature measurements exceeds a temperature difference threshold ΔT1. - monitoring the combustion gas temperature by said temperature measurements (TN1,..., TNX,..., TNY,..., TNN) at different locations at respectively equal axial flow-distances to said burners of the combustion gas, - comparing at least two temperatures of said temperature measurements (TN1,..., TNX,..., TNY,..., TNN), - opening said valve or increasing the opening position of said valve when said comparison reveals that a difference between said at least two temperatures of said temperature measurements exceeds a temperature difference threshold ΔT1.