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A wheel brake arrangement for a wheel of a vehicle , the wheel brake arrangement comprising a brake pad arranged to be controllable between a first stage in which the brake pad is abutting to a brake disc for reducing the speed of the vehicle, and a second stage in which the brake pad is disconnected from the brake disc; and a carrier support connected to the brake pad for supporting the brake pad, wherein the wheel brake arrangement further comprising a resilient member (106, 106', 106") connected between the carrier and the brake pad , the resilient member (106, 106', 106") comprising a first portion (108, 108', 108") connected to a surface (110, 110', 110") extending in a radial and tangential direction of the brake pad and arranged to force the brake pad away from the brake disc when the brake pad assumes the second stage, and a second portion (112, 112', 112") connected between a radially inner surface of the brake pad and a portion (116, 116', 116") of the carrier, wherein the brake pad comprises a radially extending recess portion (120, 120', 120") in a surface of the brake pad arranged to face the brake disc, wherein the surface extending in a radial and tangential direction of the brake pad is located in the recess portion (120, 120', 120"), characterized in that the carrier comprises a cavity (126, 126', 126"), wherein a mid-portion (128, 128', 128") of the resilient member is positioned in the cavity.
Method for communicating with a terminal which is available to a user, comprising a display, where applicable a camera and a speech input/output unit, wherein the terminal can be integrated in a network for local participation and can communicate with a control centre and can be controlled via the control centre , and wherein the control centre brings about a communication between the user and any third parties , wherein the communication between the user and the control centre is carried out by means of voice commands, characterised in that , in the event of the failure of automatic speech recognition, manual speech recognition and instruction execution can be carried out by a connected human operator who enters into a dialogue with the user and who manually enters a control instruction, and in that , as a result of the manual input into a speech recognition system, new speech models can be continuously learned and can be linked with corresponding control instructions.
A laminate comprising: a first nonwoven layer comprising a plurality of patterned apertures; and a second nonwoven layer; wherein one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a pre-strained layer, wherein the pre-strained layer is pre-strained by at least 5% of its length or width, and is joined to the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers, and wherein the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a non-prestrained layer; and wherein the pre-strained layer is a spunbond web comprising sheath/core bicomponent fibers of polyethylene in the sheath and polypropylene in the core; wherein the pre-strained layer and the non-pre-strained layer together form a three-dimensional laminate. a first nonwoven layer comprising a plurality of patterned apertures; and a second nonwoven layer; wherein one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a pre-strained layer, wherein the pre-strained layer is pre-strained by at least 5% of its length or width, and is joined to the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers, and wherein the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a non-prestrained layer; and wherein the pre-strained layer is a spunbond web comprising sheath/core bicomponent fibers of polyethylene in the sheath and polypropylene in the core; wherein the pre-strained layer and the non-pre-strained layer together form a three-dimensional laminate.
A plain bearing comprising: a generally cylindrical sidewall having a first axial end and a second axial end ; and a curved portion disposed at the first axial end , wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall has a radial thickness T SW , wherein the curved portion has an effective material radial thickness T CP , wherein the effective material radial thickness T CP of the curved portion includes the thickness of the material within the curved portion in addition to the diameter of a cavity and is n-times thicker than the radial thickness T SW of the generally cylindrical sidewall, and wherein n equals 2, 3, 4, or 5, as measured prior to installation, wherein the cylindrical sidewall comprises a low friction material and a substrate coupled in a laminated structure, characterized in that the curved portion defines a cavity extending at least partially around a circumference of the bearing, and the cavity is defined by the innermost surface of the curved portion , and wherein the cavity is fully bounded by the substrate . a generally cylindrical sidewall having a first axial end and a second axial end ; and a curved portion disposed at the first axial end , wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall has a radial thickness T SW , wherein the curved portion has an effective material radial thickness T CP , wherein the effective material radial thickness T CP of the curved portion includes the thickness of the material within the curved portion in addition to the diameter of a cavity and is n-times thicker than the radial thickness T SW of the generally cylindrical sidewall, and wherein n equals 2, 3, 4, or 5, as measured prior to installation, wherein the cylindrical sidewall comprises a low friction material and a substrate coupled in a laminated structure, characterized in that the curved portion defines a cavity extending at least partially around a circumference of the bearing, and the cavity is defined by the innermost surface of the curved portion , and wherein the cavity is fully bounded by the substrate .
A retractable landing gear system for a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft comprising: a rotational strut configured to be rotatably coupled to a fuselage of the VTOL aircraft , the rotational strut including a first end , a second end , and an intermediate portion extending therebetween; a drag strut including a first end portion pivotally connected to the rotational strut and a second end portion ; a locking link including a first end section configured to be pivotally connected relative to the fuselage , a second end section pivotally connected to the drag strut and an intermediate section having a hinge element ; and a retraction system operatively connected to the rotational strut and the locking link , the retraction system being operable to pivot the drag strut about a first axis and rotate the rotational strut about a second axis that is distinct from the first axis, wherein the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis and is off-set from a longitudinal axis of the rotational strut . a rotational strut configured to be rotatably coupled to a fuselage of the VTOL aircraft , the rotational strut including a first end , a second end , and an intermediate portion extending therebetween; a drag strut including a first end portion pivotally connected to the rotational strut and a second end portion ; a locking link including a first end section configured to be pivotally connected relative to the fuselage , a second end section pivotally connected to the drag strut and an intermediate section having a hinge element ; and a retraction system operatively connected to the rotational strut and the locking link , the retraction system being operable to pivot the drag strut about a first axis and rotate the rotational strut about a second axis that is distinct from the first axis, wherein the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis and is off-set from a longitudinal axis of the rotational strut .
Component produced by powder metallurgy, having a body and a toothing comprising a multiplicity of teeth , wherein - a tooth space with a space bottom is formed between two tooth flanks , which face one another in a circumferential direction , of two adjacent teeth , - the space bottom connects the two mutually facing tooth flanks to one another, and - the toothing comprises, along the circumferential direction , a densification region which has a higher density in comparison with the density of the overall component , characterized in that - a functional cutout is arranged on a tooth flank , and - the functional cutout and an outer bottom portion , which is arranged adjacently in the circumferential direction , of the space bottom are at least partially part of the densification region such that the densification region has a higher density in comparison to the density of a bottom portion , which is adjacent relative to the outer bottom portion in the circumferential direction , of the space bottom . - a tooth space with a space bottom is formed between two tooth flanks , which face one another in a circumferential direction , of two adjacent teeth , - the space bottom connects the two mutually facing tooth flanks to one another, and - the toothing comprises, along the circumferential direction , a densification region which has a higher density in comparison with the density of the overall component , - a functional cutout is arranged on a tooth flank , and - the functional cutout and an outer bottom portion , which is arranged adjacently in the circumferential direction , of the space bottom are at least partially part of the densification region such that the densification region has a higher density in comparison to the density of a bottom portion , which is adjacent relative to the outer bottom portion in the circumferential direction , of the space bottom .
An in vitro method of isolating an enriched population of Tr1 cells from a biological sample of a subject, comprising the steps of: a. obtaining a T cell-containing biological sample of a subject, b. isolating cells from the biological sample of the subject that express the cell surface markers CD4, CD49b, and LAG-3 and that are CD45RA negative. a. obtaining a T cell-containing biological sample of a subject, b. isolating cells from the biological sample of the subject that express the cell surface markers CD4, CD49b, and LAG-3 and that are CD45RA negative.
Method for introducing a polyurethane-based flowable and foamable reaction mixture from above into partial regions of a ballast body of a permanent way, with sleepers embedded therein, wherein in the method - the ballast is heated and dried, - the reaction mixture is introduced into the heated and dried ballast body laterally with respect to the sleepers , the foamable reaction mixture being introduced with a foaming-process time control, wherein the start time of the foaming reaction of the reaction mixture is set such that the foam forming process only begins when the front of the reaction mixture flowing down within the ballast body has reached the underside, or the region near the underside, of the ballast body lying on an underlying surface, so that the foam forming within the ballast body takes place from the bottom upwards to below the sleepers and forms a conical foam structure in the ballast body , so that from its base to the lower edge of the sleepers the ballast body is fixed in a load transfer cone of the foam structure. - the ballast is heated and dried, - the reaction mixture is introduced into the heated and dried ballast body laterally with respect to the sleepers , the foamable reaction mixture being introduced with a foaming-process time control,
Motorcycle engine comprising - a head equipped with at least one exhaust duct , - a gas exhaust system comprising a sleeve collar , fluidly associated with said exhaust duct , and a muffler fluidly connected to the sleeve collar , wherein - the sleeve collar is mechanically connected to the head , - and the muffler is mechanically connected to the head directly or by means of the sleeve collar , wherein said sleeve collar comprises a sensor for measuring the oxygen content in the exhaust gas flow passing through it; characterized in that said sleeve collar houses a pre-catalyst for a pre-treatment of the exhaust gas flow, and wherein the muffler is provided with a catalyst . - a head equipped with at least one exhaust duct , - a gas exhaust system comprising a sleeve collar , fluidly associated with said exhaust duct , and a muffler fluidly connected to the sleeve collar , wherein - the sleeve collar is mechanically connected to the head , - and the muffler is mechanically connected to the head directly or by means of the sleeve collar , wherein said sleeve collar comprises a sensor for measuring the oxygen content in the exhaust gas flow passing through it; characterized in that said sleeve collar houses a pre-catalyst for a pre-treatment of the exhaust gas flow, and wherein the muffler is provided with a catalyst .
A polymyxin-alginate oligomer conjugate comprising a polymyxin-class antibiotic connected covalently to at least one alginate oligomer via a direct covalent bond or a covalent molecular linker, wherein said alginate oligomer has 2 to 75 monomer residues, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, diastereoisomer, tautomer, or enantiomer thereof.
A method for forming plastic products with reduced gels, comprising: melting a polyolefin resin in extruder to form a melt ; adjusting specific energy input in the extruder to reduce gels in the melt ; forming the melt into a polyolefin product , and passing the melt through a screen pack , wherein the screen pack comprises an inlet screen having a size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh), one or more intermediate screens having a size of 0.149 mm (100 mesh) or greater, and an outlet screen having a size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh), wherein the one or more intermediate screens comprise a screen having a size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh) sandwiched between screens of 0.149 mm (100 mesh) or larger, wherein each screen having the size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh) is separated by one or more screens having the size of 0.149 mm (100 mesh) or greater. melting a polyolefin resin in extruder to form a melt ; adjusting specific energy input in the extruder to reduce gels in the melt ; forming the melt into a polyolefin product , and passing the melt through a screen pack , wherein the screen pack comprises an inlet screen having a size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh), one or more intermediate screens having a size of 0.149 mm (100 mesh) or greater, and an outlet screen having a size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh), wherein the one or more intermediate screens comprise a screen having a size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh) sandwiched between screens of 0.149 mm (100 mesh) or larger, wherein each screen having the size from 0.841 mm (20 mesh) to 0.177 mm (80 mesh) is separated by one or more screens having the size of 0.149 mm (100 mesh) or greater.
A battery apparatus comprising: a battery pack ; a heater connected between a positive terminal (PV(+)) and a negative terminal (PV(-)) of the battery pack; and a processor configured to control the heater, wherein the heater includes: a relay including a relay switch and a relay coil configured to drive the relay switch a heating resistor connected in series with the relay switch between the positive terminal and the negative terminal; characterized in that it further comprises a first driver connected between a power supply for supplying a first voltage (V1) and a first terminal of the relay coil, and configured to control transfer of the first voltage; and a second driver connected between a second terminal of the relay coil and a terminal having a second voltage (V2) lower than the first voltage, and configured to control transfer of the second voltage, wherein a third voltage (Vs) for diagnosis is transferred to the second terminal of the relay coil, and wherein the processor is configured to control the first driver and the second driver, and diagnose the heater based on a voltage of the first terminal of the relay coil and a voltage of the second terminal of the relay coil. a battery pack ; a heater connected between a positive terminal (PV(+)) and a negative terminal (PV(-)) of the battery pack; and a processor configured to control the heater, wherein the heater includes: a relay including a relay switch and a relay coil configured to drive the relay switch a heating resistor connected in series with the relay switch between the positive terminal and the negative terminal; characterized in that it further comprises a first driver connected between a power supply for supplying a first voltage (V1) and a first terminal of the relay coil, and configured to control transfer of the first voltage; and a second driver connected between a second terminal of the relay coil and a terminal having a second voltage (V2) lower than the first voltage, and configured to control transfer of the second voltage, a relay including a relay switch and a relay coil configured to drive the relay switch a heating resistor connected in series with the relay switch between the positive terminal and the negative terminal; characterized in that it further comprises a first driver connected between a power supply for supplying a first voltage (V1) and a first terminal of the relay coil, and configured to control transfer of the first voltage; and a second driver connected between a second terminal of the relay coil and a terminal having a second voltage (V2) lower than the first voltage, and configured to control transfer of the second voltage, wherein a third voltage (Vs) for diagnosis is transferred to the second terminal of the relay coil, and wherein the processor is configured to control the first driver and the second driver, and diagnose the heater based on a voltage of the first terminal of the relay coil and a voltage of the second terminal of the relay coil.
A percutaneous transluminal angioplasty device , comprising: a multi-lumen catheter having a proximal end and a distal end , the catheter defining a first lumen, a second lumen, and a third lumen, each lumen extending through at least a portion of the catheter ; an expandable balloon disposed on the catheter , wherein the expandable balloon has an outer surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface comprises a therapeutic agent; a movable sheath extending over at least a portion of the expandable balloon in an unexpanded configuration of the expandable balloon ; a sheath wire coupled to the movable sheath , the sheath wire extending through one of the lumens defined by the catheter , wherein movement of the sheath wire translates the sheath axially; and a filter disposed adjacent the distal end of the catheter , the filter being movable between an unexpanded and an expanded configuration, and the expandable balloon being disposed axially proximal of the filter . a multi-lumen catheter having a proximal end and a distal end , the catheter defining a first lumen, a second lumen, and a third lumen, each lumen extending through at least a portion of the catheter ; an expandable balloon disposed on the catheter , wherein the expandable balloon has an outer surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface comprises a therapeutic agent; a movable sheath extending over at least a portion of the expandable balloon in an unexpanded configuration of the expandable balloon ; a sheath wire coupled to the movable sheath , the sheath wire extending through one of the lumens defined by the catheter , wherein movement of the sheath wire translates the sheath axially; and a filter disposed adjacent the distal end of the catheter , the filter being movable between an unexpanded and an expanded configuration, and the expandable balloon being disposed axially proximal of the filter .
Installation box for insertion into a floor structure and for receiving a drain fitting for manufacturing a water drain embedded in a screed, in particular for a floor-level shower, having a base , which is adjoined by a circumferential side wall , wherein laterally outwardly projecting tabs provided with a passage are arranged on the base , characterised in that the tabs each receive a stand , which is fastened to the respective tab in a height-adjustable manner, wherein either a cage is arranged on the tab , into which a threaded nut is inserted in a rotationally fixed manner or an internal thread is inserted in the tab and wherein the stand comprises a threaded rod , which is screwed into the threaded nut or the internal thread of the tab .
Combined cycle power plant comprising - at least one gas turbine for converting kinetic energy of hot gas into electric energy; - at least one steam turbine for converting kinetic energy of steam into electric energy; - at least one heat recovery steam generator for providing the steam by using stored thermal energy; and - at least one heat storage unit for feeding the heat recovery steam generator with thermal energy; wherein the heat storage unit - comprises at least one solid heat storage medium with heat exchange channels ; - at least one heat exchange fluid which can be led through the heat exchange channels for an exchange of thermal energy between the solid heat storage medium and the heat exchange fluid characterised in that - the heat storage unit comprises at least one heater for heating up the heat exchange fluid before it can be led through the heat exchange channels; wherein - the heater is an electrical resistance heater. - at least one gas turbine for converting kinetic energy of hot gas into electric energy; - at least one steam turbine for converting kinetic energy of steam into electric energy; - at least one heat recovery steam generator for providing the steam by using stored thermal energy; and - at least one heat storage unit for feeding the heat recovery steam generator with thermal energy; - comprises at least one solid heat storage medium with heat exchange channels ; - at least one heat exchange fluid which can be led through the heat exchange channels for an exchange of thermal energy between the solid heat storage medium and the heat exchange fluid characterised in that - the heat storage unit comprises at least one heater for heating up the heat exchange fluid before it can be led through the heat exchange channels; wherein - the heater is an electrical resistance heater.
A system for detecting neutrons including a main detector and an auxiliary detector , the main detector and the auxiliary detector each including a sensitive volume , the main detector being capable of delivering a first detection signal representative of an interaction of its sensitive volume with photons and/or electrons, the auxiliary detector being capable of delivering a second detection signal representative of an interaction of its sensitive volume with photons and/or electrons, the main detector further comprising a main conversion screen made of a first material extending opposite an entrance surface of the sensitive volume of the main detector , the auxiliary detector further comprising an auxiliary conversion screen made of a second material extending opposite an entrance surface of the sensitive volume of the auxiliary detector , the detection system further comprising a processing chain configured to generate a neutron count information depending on the result of the difference between a transform of the first detection signal and a transform of the second detection signal, the detection system being such that the first material includes gadolinium and being characterised in that the second material includes at least one lanthanide, the at least one lanthanide being distinct from gadolinium.