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A heating apparatus of a specimen testing apparatus, the specimen testing apparatus including a sample rack of bio-liquid containers and an incubator, the heating apparatus comprising: a test vessel pre-heating apparatus comprising: a receptacle sized to receive a test vessel therein; and at least one heating unit configured to heat by direct contact a side of the test vessel, characterized in that the receptacle comprises at least one movable wall configured to clamp the at least one heating unit against the side of the test vessel, preferably further comprising an actuator configured to move the movable wall, and a controller configured to operate the actuator and in that the at least one heating unit comprises a pliable thermally conductive insulator configured to be in contact with the side of the test vessel a receptacle sized to receive a test vessel therein; and at least one heating unit configured to heat by direct contact a side of the test vessel, characterized in that the receptacle comprises at least one movable wall configured to clamp the at least one heating unit against the side of the test vessel, preferably further comprising an actuator configured to move the movable wall, and a controller configured to operate the actuator and in that the at least one heating unit comprises a pliable thermally conductive insulator configured to be in contact with the side of the test vessel
Insulating element for insulating a structural element in a motor vehicle, the insulating element comprising: a base element with a first coupling element , wherein the base element comprises expandable material ; an additional element with a second coupling element , wherein the additional element comprises expandable material ; and a fixing element for fixing the insulating element in the structural element ; wherein the base element and the additional element are connected to one another by the coupling elements , characterized in that the base element is produced by an injection moulding process, and in that the additional element is produced by an extrusion process. a base element with a first coupling element , wherein the base element comprises expandable material ; an additional element with a second coupling element , wherein the additional element comprises expandable material ; and a fixing element for fixing the insulating element in the structural element ; wherein the base element and the additional element are connected to one another by the coupling elements , characterized in that the base element is produced by an injection moulding process, and in that the additional element is produced by an extrusion process.
A drum suitable for use in washer/dryers , comprising a cylindrical body produced from a rectangular shaped sheet metal, a linear seam formed by superposing and folding on the body , of the straight edges which are brought to face each other by bending the sheet forming the body into a cylinder shape, extending along the body in parallel to the rotating axis (E) of the drum , and a plurality of beads arranged on the seam in full-length, each transversely covering the seam , formed by intermittently crushing the seam by means of a clinching apparatus, characterized by the beads formed so as to extend individually one by one inclined to the extent of a predetermined angle (A) towards the inner region of the body , with respect to the tangent (T) of the cylindrical body surface coinciding with the bead region.
A coal charging system , the system comprising: a coke oven including a pusher side opening , a coke side opening opposite the pusher side opening , opposite side walls , and an oven floor defined by the pusher side opening , the coke side opening , and the opposite side walls ; a charging ram having a proximal end portion , a distal end portion , and opposite sides that define a length of the charging ram , the charging ram being movable at least from the pusher side opening towards the coke side opening ; a conveyer system operably coupled to the charging ram and capable of charging coal into the oven , wherein the conveyor system in operation experiences a charging pressure; and a control system in communication with the charging ram , wherein the control system is configured to automatically move the charging ram at least between the pusher side opening and the coke side opening , such that the automatic movement of the charging ram is determined at least in part by the chain pressure experienced by the conveyor system . a coke oven including a pusher side opening , a coke side opening opposite the pusher side opening , opposite side walls , and an oven floor defined by the pusher side opening , the coke side opening , and the opposite side walls ; a charging ram having a proximal end portion , a distal end portion , and opposite sides that define a length of the charging ram , the charging ram being movable at least from the pusher side opening towards the coke side opening ; a conveyer system operably coupled to the charging ram and capable of charging coal into the oven , wherein the conveyor system in operation experiences a charging pressure; and a control system in communication with the charging ram , wherein the control system is configured to automatically move the charging ram at least between the pusher side opening and the coke side opening , such that the automatic movement of the charging ram is determined at least in part by the chain pressure experienced by the conveyor system .
A motor-adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle, comprising a support unit , which can be mounted on a vehicle body, and by which an actuator unit is held, in which a steering spindle is rotatably mounted about a longitudinal axis (L), and having an adjusting drive , which is connected to the support unit and to the actuator unit , and by which the actuator unit can be adjusted relative to the support unit , wherein the adjusting drive comprises a drive unit and a threaded spindle engaging in a spindle nut and having a threaded spindle axis (R), wherein the threaded spindle can be driven in rotation or in translation by the drive unit , wherein the drive unit is connected to a component of the steering column which is formed by the support unit , the actuator unit or a casing unit holding the actuator unit and connected to the support unit , such that it is movable in a transverse direction (Q) transversely to the threaded spindle axis (R) characterized in that the drive unit is displaceable in linear manner relative to the component substantially transversely to the threaded spindle axis (R) and transversely to the longitudinal axis (L). and having an adjusting drive , which is connected to the support unit and to the actuator unit , and by which the actuator unit can be adjusted relative to the support unit , wherein the adjusting drive comprises a drive unit and a threaded spindle engaging in a spindle nut and having a threaded spindle axis (R), wherein the threaded spindle can be driven in rotation or in translation by the drive unit , wherein the drive unit is connected to a component of the steering column which is formed by the support unit , the actuator unit or a casing unit holding the actuator unit and connected to the support unit , such that it is movable in a transverse direction (Q) transversely to the threaded spindle axis (R) characterized in that the drive unit is displaceable in linear manner relative to the component substantially transversely to the threaded spindle axis (R) and transversely to the longitudinal axis (L).
A gas turbine bleed valve comprising: a valve body including an aperture ; a resonator in fluid communication with the aperture in the valve body ; the bleed valve being characterised in that it further comprises a drain valve in fluid communication with the resonator . a valve body including an aperture ; a resonator in fluid communication with the aperture in the valve body ; the bleed valve being characterised in that it further comprises a drain valve in fluid communication with the resonator .
An arrangement for a mine drilling machine, comprising - a hollow, flexible and rotatable drill rod , - a feed unit for feeding and rotating said drill rod , - a feed beam arranged to support the feed unit , - a guiding element system arranged to support a section of the drill rod entering the feed unit , the guiding element system comprising -- an inner guide , arranged to envelop said section of the drill rod , -- an outer support arrangement arranged to support and guide a first length of the inner guide in/on a carrier part of the mine drilling machine, and -- the inner guide being movable in its lengthwise direction in the outer support arrangement characterized in that the inner guide is flexible or comprises a flexible section . - a hollow, flexible and rotatable drill rod , - a feed unit for feeding and rotating said drill rod , - a feed beam arranged to support the feed unit , - a guiding element system arranged to support a section of the drill rod entering the feed unit , the guiding element system comprising -- an inner guide , arranged to envelop said section of the drill rod , -- an outer support arrangement arranged to support and guide a first length of the inner guide in/on a carrier part of the mine drilling machine, and -- the inner guide being movable in its lengthwise direction in the outer support arrangement characterized in that -- an inner guide , arranged to envelop said section of the drill rod , -- an outer support arrangement arranged to support and guide a first length of the inner guide in/on a carrier part of the mine drilling machine, and -- the inner guide being movable in its lengthwise direction in the outer support arrangement characterized in that
A lighting device for an automotive vehicle comprising a hollow support ; at least one first optical module and at least one second optical module , each characterizing an independent axis of rotation; an optical axis adjustment system housed inside the hollow support for adjusting the optical axis of the at least one first optical module and the at least one second optical module, the optical axis adjustment system comprising a primary transfer cable accessible from outside of the hollow support, and the primary transfer cable having an engagement wheel at the trailing end; at least one first leveling module for adjusting the at least one first optical module about its axis of rotation and at least one second leveling module for adjusting the at least one second optical module about its respective axis of rotation; characterised in that the optical axis adjustment system further comprises a transfer module communicating with the primary transfer cable , the at least one first leveling module of the at least one first optical module and the at least one second leveling module of the at least one second optical module . at least one first optical module and at least one second optical module , each characterizing an independent axis of rotation; an optical axis adjustment system housed inside the hollow support for adjusting the optical axis of the at least one first optical module and the at least one second optical module, the optical axis adjustment system comprising a primary transfer cable accessible from outside of the hollow support, and the primary transfer cable having an engagement wheel at the trailing end; at least one first leveling module for adjusting the at least one first optical module about its axis of rotation and at least one second leveling module for adjusting the at least one second optical module about its respective axis of rotation; a primary transfer cable accessible from outside of the hollow support, and the primary transfer cable having an engagement wheel at the trailing end; at least one first leveling module for adjusting the at least one first optical module about its axis of rotation and at least one second leveling module for adjusting the at least one second optical module about its respective axis of rotation; characterised in that the optical axis adjustment system further comprises a transfer module communicating with the primary transfer cable , the at least one first leveling module of the at least one first optical module and the at least one second leveling module of the at least one second optical module .
A wind turbine system , wherein the wind turbine system is comprising: - A support structure comprising arms extending outwards from a tower , - a plurality of wind turbine modules , wherein each of the plurality of wind turbine modules comprises a rotor , - each of the plurality of wind turbine modules being mounted on an end part of a corresponding arm, - a control system , characterized in that the control system is arranged to execute a wind turbine system transition from a first system operational state of the wind turbine system to a second system operational state of the wind turbine system , and wherein the wind turbine system transition is performed by executing a plurality of wind turbine module transitions from a first module operational state of a wind turbine module to a second module operational state of the wind turbine module wherein the plurality of wind turbine module transitions are distributed in time with respect to each other. - A support structure comprising arms extending outwards from a tower , - a plurality of wind turbine modules , wherein each of the plurality of wind turbine modules comprises a rotor , - each of the plurality of wind turbine modules being mounted on an end part of a corresponding arm, - a control system ,
A method for attaching a split ring electrode to a tubing of a catheter, comprising: providing a tubing with at least one lumen, a side wall and at least one opening in the side wall providing communication between the at least one lumen and outside the tubing; passing an electrode lead wire through the at least one lumen and out of the at least one opening to expose a distal portion of the electrode lead wire; positioning the distal portion of the electrode lead wire on an outer surface of the tubing including wrapping the distal portion around the outer surface of the tubing; dispensing using a dispensing needle an electrically conductive adhesive directly on the outer surface of the tubing and the wrapped distal portion of the electrode lead wire whilst rotating the tube axially; mounting a split ring electrode on the outer surface of the tubing covering the opening, the distal portion of electrode lead wire, and the electrically conductive adhesive; and heating the electrically-conductive adhesive to reflow. providing a tubing with at least one lumen, a side wall and at least one opening in the side wall providing communication between the at least one lumen and outside the tubing; passing an electrode lead wire through the at least one lumen and out of the at least one opening to expose a distal portion of the electrode lead wire; positioning the distal portion of the electrode lead wire on an outer surface of the tubing including wrapping the distal portion around the outer surface of the tubing; dispensing using a dispensing needle an electrically conductive adhesive directly on the outer surface of the tubing and the wrapped distal portion of the electrode lead wire whilst rotating the tube axially; mounting a split ring electrode on the outer surface of the tubing covering the opening, the distal portion of electrode lead wire, and the electrically conductive adhesive; and heating the electrically-conductive adhesive to reflow.
A damp proofing plate for use in between sloping slates in a slated roof, wherein the plate has a cross-section which comprises: a first and second outer ridge (R2) and a first and second inner ridge (R1); at least one first intermediary ridge (R1) between the first outer (R2) and inner (R1) ridges, and at least one second intermediary ridge (R1) between the second outer (R2) and inner (R1) ridges; wherein the outer ridges (R2) are inclined towards the inner ridges (R1); wherein the height of the outer ridge (R2) is the same or greater than said height (Q) of the inner and intermediary ridges (R1); and wherein each outer ridge (R2) is formed by an inturned edge of the plate; the damp proofing plate being characterised in that : the plate is roll-formed; the maximum height (Q) of the first and second inner ridges (R1) and the at least one first and second intermediary ridges (R1) from the plate is such that when said damp proofing plate is installed between roofing slates, the gap created between the slates is more than 0.5mm but less than 3mm; and the cross section further comprises a dividing ridge between the inner ridges (R1), wherein the dividing ridge is not as tall as the remaining ridges (R1; R2). a first and second outer ridge (R2) and a first and second inner ridge (R1); at least one first intermediary ridge (R1) between the first outer (R2) and inner (R1) ridges, and at least one second intermediary ridge (R1) between the second outer (R2) and inner (R1) ridges; wherein the outer ridges (R2) are inclined towards the inner ridges (R1); wherein the height of the outer ridge (R2) is the same or greater than said height (Q) of the inner and intermediary ridges (R1); and wherein each outer ridge (R2) is formed by an inturned edge of the plate; the damp proofing plate being characterised in that : the plate is roll-formed; the maximum height (Q) of the first and second inner ridges (R1) and the at least one first and second intermediary ridges (R1) from the plate is such that when said damp proofing plate is installed between roofing slates, the gap created between the slates is more than 0.5mm but less than 3mm; and the cross section further comprises a dividing ridge between the inner ridges (R1), wherein the dividing ridge is not as tall as the remaining ridges (R1; R2). the plate is roll-formed; the maximum height (Q) of the first and second inner ridges (R1) and the at least one first and second intermediary ridges (R1) from the plate is such that when said damp proofing plate is installed between roofing slates, the gap created between the slates is more than 0.5mm but less than 3mm; and the cross section further comprises a dividing ridge between the inner ridges (R1), wherein the dividing ridge is not as tall as the remaining ridges (R1; R2).
A method of operating an access node of a wireless communication network for supporting multicast/multiuser transmission using listen after talk, LAT, the method comprising, at the access node: providing a first frame including a first header and a first data block with first data for first wireless terminal (UE1) and second wireless terminal (UE3), wherein the header includes a first control field indicating a first idle period resource and a second control field indicating a second idle period resource, wherein the first and second idle period resources are different; initiating transmission of the first frame to the first and second wireless terminals (UE1, UE3); responsive to receiving a notification message, NTS, using the first idle period resource, providing a second frame including a second header and a second data block with second data for the second wireless terminal (UE3); and initiating transmission of the second frame to the second wireless terminal (UE3) while deferring transmission to the second wireless terminal. providing a first frame including a first header and a first data block with first data for first wireless terminal (UE1) and second wireless terminal (UE3), wherein the header includes a first control field indicating a first idle period resource and a second control field indicating a second idle period resource, wherein the first and second idle period resources are different; initiating transmission of the first frame to the first and second wireless terminals (UE1, UE3); responsive to receiving a notification message, NTS, using the first idle period resource, providing a second frame including a second header and a second data block with second data for the second wireless terminal (UE3); and initiating transmission of the second frame to the second wireless terminal (UE3) while deferring transmission to the second wireless terminal.
A lens-centering method for mounting a lens in a centered state between a lens holder and a lens-processing dish of a spherical center-type processing machine in order to precision-grind or polish a spherical lens surface of the lens , said lens centering method comprising: a lens-chucking step (ST1) of vacuum-chucking the lens to the lens holder ; a lens-pressing step (ST2) of pressing the spherical lens surface of the lens with a prescribed pressing force to a lens-processing surface of the lens-processing dish , the lens-processing surface having a spherical-surface shape corresponding to the spherical lens surface ; a lens-unchucking step (ST3) of unchucking the lens , in which the vacuum-chucking state is removed from between the lens holder and the lens-processing dish , and the lens is retained with the pressing force and is able to move along with rotation and oscillation of the lens-processing dish ; and a rotation/oscillation step (ST4) of guiding a spherical center of the spherical lens surface to a spherical center of the lens-processing surface by rotating the lens-processing dish , with the lens pressed against the dish at said pressing force, at a prescribed rotational speed about a rotational axis line passing through a center of the lens-processing surface and a spherical center positioned on a center axis line of the lens holder in the lens-processing surface , and causing the lens-processing dish to oscillate at a prescribed oscillation angle in a prescribed direction about the spherical center as a center of oscillating action. a lens-chucking step (ST1) of vacuum-chucking the lens to the lens holder ; a lens-pressing step (ST2) of pressing the spherical lens surface of the lens with a prescribed pressing force to a lens-processing surface of the lens-processing dish , the lens-processing surface having a spherical-surface shape corresponding to the spherical lens surface ; a lens-unchucking step (ST3) of unchucking the lens , in which the vacuum-chucking state is removed from between the lens holder and the lens-processing dish , and the lens is retained with the pressing force and is able to move along with rotation and oscillation of the lens-processing dish ; and a rotation/oscillation step (ST4) of guiding a spherical center of the spherical lens surface to a spherical center of the lens-processing surface by rotating the lens-processing dish , with the lens pressed against the dish at said pressing force, at a prescribed rotational speed about a rotational axis line passing through a center of the lens-processing surface and a spherical center positioned on a center axis line of the lens holder in the lens-processing surface , and causing the lens-processing dish to oscillate at a prescribed oscillation angle in a prescribed direction about the spherical center as a center of oscillating action.