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A horizontal directional drilling rig operation method, the horizontal directional drilling rig includes a plurality of traverse carrier drive components disposed on a traverse carrier and a plurality of drill pipe rotation components disposed on the traverse carrier , the method includes: electronically monitoring the performance and/or life cycle of one or more of the following: a plurality of the traverse carrier drive components ; a plurality of the drill pipe rotation components ; a plurality of power control components that supply power to the traverse carrier drive components and the drill pipe rotation components; based on the electronic monitoring, identifying a specific one of the plurality of traverse carrier drive components , a specific one of the drill pipe rotation components , or a specific one of the power control components as having substandard performance and/or being at the end of its life cycle; characterized in that it comprises adjusting the performance of at least one of the other traverse carrier drive components if one of the plurality of traverse carrier drive components is identified as having substandard performance, or adjusting the performance of at least one of the other drill pipe rotation components if one of the plurality of drill pipe rotation components is identified as having substandard performance, or adjusting the performance of at least one of the other power control components if one of the plurality of power control components is identified as having substandard performance. electronically monitoring the performance and/or life cycle of one or more of the following: a plurality of the traverse carrier drive components ; a plurality of the drill pipe rotation components ; a plurality of power control components that supply power to the traverse carrier drive components and the drill pipe rotation components; a plurality of the traverse carrier drive components ; a plurality of the drill pipe rotation components ; a plurality of power control components that supply power to the traverse carrier drive components and the drill pipe rotation components; based on the electronic monitoring, identifying a specific one of the plurality of traverse carrier drive components , a specific one of the drill pipe rotation components , or a specific one of the power control components as having substandard performance and/or being at the end of its life cycle; characterized in that it comprises adjusting the performance of at least one of the other traverse carrier drive components if one of the plurality of traverse carrier drive components is identified as having substandard performance, or adjusting the performance of at least one of the other drill pipe rotation components if one of the plurality of drill pipe rotation components is identified as having substandard performance, or adjusting the performance of at least one of the other power control components if one of the plurality of power control components is identified as having substandard performance.
A method, the method comprising: obtaining one or more models configured for predicting a process metric of a manufacturing process based on inputting process data; and using a reinforcement learning framework to evaluate said one or more models and/or model configurations of said one or more models based on inputting new process data to the one or more models and determining a performance indication of the one or more models and/or model configurations in predicting the process metric based on inputting the new process data. obtaining one or more models configured for predicting a process metric of a manufacturing process based on inputting process data; and using a reinforcement learning framework to evaluate said one or more models and/or model configurations of said one or more models based on inputting new process data to the one or more models and determining a performance indication of the one or more models and/or model configurations in predicting the process metric based on inputting the new process data.
Building envelope portion , such as a façade or roof portion, intended for a permanent structure and comprising: a textile covering membrane ; a support frame for the membrane comprising at least one first profile for retaining at least a first end of said textile covering membrane, and a second profile for retaining at least a second end of said textile covering membrane; a single fastening element being connected to two elastic tensioning mechanisms so as to exert a force for moving the first profile in a first direction, and a force for moving the second profile in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction; a plurality of fastening elements intended to fasten the support frame to said permanent structure ; a plurality of elastic tensioning mechanisms , each arranged to exert a force between a said profile and a said fastening element to which it is connected so as to tension said membrane, and each mechanism comprising an elastic element configured to adjust the tension of the membrane between a minimum value ensuring the functionality and/or the sealing tightness of the membrane and a maximum value in response to the ageing of the membrane or to a climatic or thermal change, said elastic element being a spring, a Belleville washer stack or an elastomer; in which one and the same profile of said at least one first profile is tensioned by a number of said plurality of elastic tensioning mechanisms ; each of said number of tensioning mechanisms being connected to a fastening element separate from the other fastening elements of said plurality of fastening elements. a textile covering membrane ; a support frame for the membrane comprising at least one first profile for retaining at least a first end of said textile covering membrane, and a second profile for retaining at least a second end of said textile covering membrane; a single fastening element being connected to two elastic tensioning mechanisms so as to exert a force for moving the first profile in a first direction, and a force for moving the second profile in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction; a plurality of fastening elements intended to fasten the support frame to said permanent structure ; a plurality of elastic tensioning mechanisms , each arranged to exert a force between a said profile and a said fastening element to which it is connected so as to tension said membrane, and each mechanism comprising an elastic element configured to adjust the tension of the membrane between a minimum value ensuring the functionality and/or the sealing tightness of the membrane and a maximum value in response to the ageing of the membrane or to a climatic or thermal change, said elastic element being a spring, a Belleville washer stack or an elastomer; in which one and the same profile of said at least one first profile is tensioned by a number of said plurality of elastic tensioning mechanisms ; each of said number of tensioning mechanisms being connected to a fastening element separate from the other fastening elements of said plurality of fastening elements.
A laser arrangement comprising a laser array and an optical structure for providing a defined illumination pattern in a defined field-of-view, wherein the optical structure comprises a diffuser arranged to change a distribution of laser light emitted by Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers comprised by the laser array , wherein each laser is characterized by an emission cone, wherein the optical structure is arranged to transform the laser light to transformed laser light such that an overlap of laser light comprised by the emission cones of at least a group of the lasers is increased in the field-of-view in comparison to a diffuser which is arranged to diffuse perfectly collimated laser light to a flat-top intensity profile in the field-of-view, wherein the optical structure is arranged to redirect the laser light emitted at large angles of the emission cone to the field-of-view; wherein the optical structure is arranged to provide a slope angle α of an intensity profile along a direction of the field-of-view, wherein the slope angle α is smaller than a divergence angle of the laser in the direction of the field-of-view. characterized in that the optical structure is arranged to increase the overlap of the emitted laser light in the field-of-view such that an intensity of the defined illumination pattern varies in the field-of-view less than 20%". wherein the optical structure is arranged to provide a slope angle α of an intensity profile along a direction of the field-of-view, wherein the slope angle α is smaller than a divergence angle of the laser in the direction of the field-of-view. characterized in that the optical structure is arranged to increase the overlap of the emitted laser light in the field-of-view such that an intensity of the defined illumination pattern varies in the field-of-view less than 20%".
A fire protection duct for at least one room comprising a duct formed by refractory block elements (Ia, Ib) assembled to each other, characterized in that the refractory block elements (Ia, Ib) consist of a silicocalcareous material and the inner face of the duct is covered over its entire surface with a coating consisting of a refractory glue.
Stamp , in particular a self-inking stamp, comprising at least one stamping component and one stamping insert , wherein the stamping component is formed of a top part with a handle element and a bottom part with a cushion-receiving element , wherein the top part is preferably designed bow-shaped and the stamping insert is connected so as to move synchronously via a reversing mechanism having a slide track in the bottom part via a shaft or trunnion to the top part , wherein in the resting position a text plate mounted on the stamping insert abuts against an ink cartridge with pad soaked with stamp ink in the cushion-receiving element , and that in a stamping process for producing a stamp impression in the stamping position the stamping insert with the text plate can be shifted by the reversing mechanism into a stamping position , characterized in that the spring element provided for the return movement is arranged outside a center of the preferably bow-shaped top part and bottom part , so that the spring element does not cover the position of the shaft in the slide track .
An edible ink formulation, comprising scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles, a solvent and a binder, wherein the solvent is one or more C2 to C6 alcohols, selected from the group consisting of isopropanol, 1-propanol, ethanol, 1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 2-butanol, hexanol and combinations thereof, and wherein the calcium carbonate particles are present in amount of from about 15 wt-% to about 35-wt% wherein the edible ink formulation, when prepared as a dry film, exhibits a reflectance of from about 30% to about 75% in a range of from about 440 nm to about 700 nm as measured as the dried film created from a wet film of thickness equal to 6 mil (152.4 μm) and a lightness L ∗ value of at least about 40 as measured as the dried film created from wet films at a thickness of about 13 μm under CIE Standard Illuminant D65 when prepared as a dry film. wherein the solvent is one or more C2 to C6 alcohols, selected from the group consisting of isopropanol, 1-propanol, ethanol, 1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 2-butanol, hexanol and combinations thereof, and wherein the calcium carbonate particles are present in amount of from about 15 wt-% to about 35-wt% wherein the edible ink formulation, when prepared as a dry film, exhibits a reflectance of from about 30% to about 75% in a range of from about 440 nm to about 700 nm as measured as the dried film created from a wet film of thickness equal to 6 mil (152.4 μm) and a lightness L ∗ value of at least about 40 as measured as the dried film created from wet films at a thickness of about 13 μm under CIE Standard Illuminant D65 when prepared as a dry film.
A power receiving device comprising a power receiving unit for receiving power from a power transmission unit in a noncontact manner; and a magnetic shield located opposite to said power transmission unit with said power receiving unit interposed therebetween, and having at least a part facing said power receiving unit , wherein said magnetic shield includes: a first magnetic sheet located beside said power receiving unit ; a conductive sheet located opposite to said power receiving unit with said first magnetic sheet interposed therebetween, and including either copper or graphite; and a second magnetic sheet located opposite to said first magnetic sheet with said conductive sheet interposed therebetween. a first magnetic sheet located beside said power receiving unit ; a conductive sheet located opposite to said power receiving unit with said first magnetic sheet interposed therebetween, and including either copper or graphite; and a second magnetic sheet located opposite to said first magnetic sheet with said conductive sheet interposed therebetween.
A blender comprising: a container ; a lid connected to an upper portion of the container ; a bottom portion connected to a lower portion of the container , the bottom portion comprising a rotatable section rotatable with respect to the container ; a blade assembly comprising a shaft and at least one blade rotatably connected to the rotatable section of the bottom portion ; and a gear assembly mechanically connected to the blade assembly and the rotatable section of the bottom portion such that rotation of the rotatable section of the bottom portion rotates the blade assembly at a faster revolution rate than the rotation of the rotatable section of the bottom portion ; wherein the rotatable section of the bottom portion includes a gripper and a rolling wheel and is configured to be placed in contact with a rolling surface and rolled along the rolling surface, as the container is moved along the rolling surface without rotation, or to be rotated by hand to rotate the rotatable section and the blade assembly relative to the container ; and wherein the rolling wheel has an inner surface and wherein the gear assembly includes a plurality of teeth on the inner surface of the rolling wheel and facing inward toward the shaft and operatively coupled to the shaft through a planetary gear system such that rotation of the rolling wheel rotates the shaft . a container ; a lid connected to an upper portion of the container ; a bottom portion connected to a lower portion of the container , the bottom portion comprising a rotatable section rotatable with respect to the container ; a blade assembly comprising a shaft and at least one blade rotatably connected to the rotatable section of the bottom portion ; and a gear assembly mechanically connected to the blade assembly and the rotatable section of the bottom portion such that rotation of the rotatable section of the bottom portion rotates the blade assembly at a faster revolution rate than the rotation of the rotatable section of the bottom portion ; wherein the rotatable section of the bottom portion includes a gripper and a rolling wheel and is configured to be placed in contact with a rolling surface and rolled along the rolling surface, as the container is moved along the rolling surface without rotation, or to be rotated by hand to rotate the rotatable section and the blade assembly relative to the container ; and wherein the rolling wheel has an inner surface and wherein the gear assembly includes a plurality of teeth on the inner surface of the rolling wheel and facing inward toward the shaft and operatively coupled to the shaft through a planetary gear system such that rotation of the rolling wheel rotates the shaft .
A can lid , in particular for beverage cans, comprising a metallic lid surface in which an opening is formed which is bounded by a closed margin of the lid surface and which is closed by a closure piece of the metallic lid surface , wherein the closure piece is separated from the surrounding lid surface by a microgap extending at least sectionally along the margin of the lid surface , wherein a margin of the closure piece and the margin of the surrounding lid surface adjoin one another at the microgap , and wherein the closure piece can be moved out of the plane defined by the opening to release the opening; and a layer composed of a plastic material which is applied to a flat side of the metallic lid surface in a manner covering the microgap , characterized in that the margin of the closure piece and the margin of the surrounding lid surface are offset from one another transversely to the plane defined by the opening. a metallic lid surface in which an opening is formed which is bounded by a closed margin of the lid surface and which is closed by a closure piece of the metallic lid surface , wherein the closure piece is separated from the surrounding lid surface by a microgap extending at least sectionally along the margin of the lid surface , wherein a margin of the closure piece and the margin of the surrounding lid surface adjoin one another at the microgap , and wherein the closure piece can be moved out of the plane defined by the opening to release the opening; and a layer composed of a plastic material which is applied to a flat side of the metallic lid surface in a manner covering the microgap , characterized in that the margin of the closure piece and the margin of the surrounding lid surface are offset from one another transversely to the plane defined by the opening.
A method for manufacturing hot-stamped components comprising: providing a hot-stamped component by hot forming die quenching; selecting a first and a second portion of the hot-stamped component for which a microstructure is to be changed, wherein the first portion has a different width than the second portion ; providing a laser system, wherein the laser system comprises one or more optical elements and a laser source for generating a laser beam; moving the laser system along a length of the component, while in a single pass applying a laser beam onto the selected first and second portions to change their microstructure of the hot-stamped component using the laser system, wherein a laser beam spot size is adjusted during the application of the laser beam and is adapted to the widths of the first and second portions , and wherein a power of the laser beam is regulated based on the temperature measured in the determined portions of the hot-stamped component, wherein the first portion is a soft zone for absorbing energy in a crash, and the second portion is a portion used in a post-operation. providing a hot-stamped component by hot forming die quenching; selecting a first and a second portion of the hot-stamped component for which a microstructure is to be changed, wherein the first portion has a different width than the second portion ; providing a laser system, wherein the laser system comprises one or more optical elements and a laser source for generating a laser beam; moving the laser system along a length of the component, while in a single pass applying a laser beam onto the selected first and second portions to change their microstructure of the hot-stamped component using the laser system, wherein a laser beam spot size is adjusted during the application of the laser beam and is adapted to the widths of the first and second portions , and wherein a power of the laser beam is regulated based on the temperature measured in the determined portions of the hot-stamped component, wherein the first portion is a soft zone for absorbing energy in a crash, and the second portion is a portion used in a post-operation.
A method of generating drive signals for driving an SMA apparatus , wherein the SMA apparatus comprises two SMA actuator assemblies each comprising a respective set of one or more SMA wires , the method comprising the steps of: outputting drive signals for applying to the SMA wires of the sets of SMA wires so as to independently drive the SMA actuator assemblies ; and outputting a measurement pulse for measuring an electrical characteristic of an SMA wire , characterised by suppressing or delaying the drive signals for applying to both sets of SMA wires for the duration of the measurement pulse , such that the measurement pulse is applied in the absence of any drive signal . outputting drive signals for applying to the SMA wires of the sets of SMA wires so as to independently drive the SMA actuator assemblies ; and outputting a measurement pulse for measuring an electrical characteristic of an SMA wire , characterised by suppressing or delaying the drive signals for applying to both sets of SMA wires for the duration of the measurement pulse , such that the measurement pulse is applied in the absence of any drive signal .
A resource database server to support resource management on a mobile computing device , the resource database server configured to: receive a request for resource information from the mobile computing device; determine the resource information associated with a location defined by a future context of the mobile computing device in response to receiving the request, wherein the resource information includes information usable by the mobile computing device to connect to a display at the location defined by the future context, and wherein the resource information further includes information useable by the mobile computing device to configure itself to interoperate with the display; and send the requested resource information along with a device driver for a resource located at the location defined by the future context to the mobile computing device. receive a request for resource information from the mobile computing device; determine the resource information associated with a location defined by a future context of the mobile computing device in response to receiving the request, wherein the resource information includes information usable by the mobile computing device to connect to a display at the location defined by the future context, and wherein the resource information further includes information useable by the mobile computing device to configure itself to interoperate with the display; and send the requested resource information along with a device driver for a resource located at the location defined by the future context to the mobile computing device.