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A friction clutch comprising; a cylindrical clutch drum which is rotatably provided with an inner peripheral surface spline ; a hub which is coaxial with the clutch drum and is provided on an inner peripheral side of the clutch drum so as to be relatively rotatable; a pusher plate and a driven plate which are fitted into the inner peripheral surface spline respectively; an input cone which is provided on the clutch drum ; an elastic body which is located between the driven plate and the input cone ; a piston which is provided on an inner peripheral side of the clutch drum to move forward and backward in an axial direction and to press the pusher plate toward the driven plate ; an output cone which is connected to the hub ; and a friction plate which is assembled with the output cone and disposed between the pusher plate and the driven plate ; characterized in that the pusher plate , the driven plate and the input cone are arranged in said order in the axial direction; the pusher plate , the friction plate and the driven plate are frictionally engaged with each other and the elastic body is compressed when the piston moves toward the pusher plate to press the pusher plate ; and the input cone and the output cone are frictionally engaged with each other when the piston moves further toward the pusher plate such that the output cone moves toward the input cone . a cylindrical clutch drum which is rotatably provided with an inner peripheral surface spline ; a hub which is coaxial with the clutch drum and is provided on an inner peripheral side of the clutch drum so as to be relatively rotatable; a pusher plate and a driven plate which are fitted into the inner peripheral surface spline respectively; an input cone which is provided on the clutch drum ; an elastic body which is located between the driven plate and the input cone ; a piston which is provided on an inner peripheral side of the clutch drum to move forward and backward in an axial direction and to press the pusher plate toward the driven plate ; an output cone which is connected to the hub ; and a friction plate which is assembled with the output cone and disposed between the pusher plate and the driven plate ; characterized in that the pusher plate , the driven plate and the input cone are arranged in said order in the axial direction; the pusher plate , the friction plate and the driven plate are frictionally engaged with each other and the elastic body is compressed when the piston moves toward the pusher plate to press the pusher plate ; and the input cone and the output cone are frictionally engaged with each other when the piston moves further toward the pusher plate such that the output cone moves toward the input cone .
A method of analyzing wind turbine noise, the method comprising: acquiring noise data representing noise produced by a wind turbine; acquiring vibration data from a plurality of vibration sensors positioned at different locations about the wind turbine; identifying a region of interest in the noise data, the region of interest being a candidate for containing tonal noise generated by the wind turbine; characterized by : identifying a vibration sensor, the data for which correlates with the noise data in the region of interest. acquiring noise data representing noise produced by a wind turbine; acquiring vibration data from a plurality of vibration sensors positioned at different locations about the wind turbine; identifying a region of interest in the noise data, the region of interest being a candidate for containing tonal noise generated by the wind turbine; characterized by : identifying a vibration sensor, the data for which correlates with the noise data in the region of interest.
A plunger apparatus that can be at least partially removed from a syringe having an aperture at a distal end opposite an open proximal end , the plunger apparatus comprising: a removable piston having a shaft , the removable piston extending from the distal end of the syringe towards the open proximal end of the syringe , the removable piston having a coupler at a distal end of the shaft and wherein the coupler includes a tapered flange tapered towards the aperture of the syringe ; a stopper removably connected with the coupler through a base therefor, the stopper configured to slidably move within a hollow lumen of the syringe to facilitate movement of fluid within the syringe , and wherein the base comprises one or more capture members extending rearwardly, beyond a rear surface of the base , towards the open proximal end of the syringe and by an amount sufficient to capture and retain the tapered flange against an inward facing shoulder on each of the one or more capture members , the one or more capture members each further comprising an extension having a beveled edge configured to cause, upon its positive forward motional engagement, increasing outward deflection of the one or more capture elements thereby eventually to facilitate removal of the stopper from the coupler by releasing engagement of the inward facing shoulder from against a rear surface of the tapered flange , and wherein the at least one capture member is arranged such that a bending movement created by a rearward movement of the piston causes the extensions of the capture member to deflect radially inward to assist in preventing disconnection of the stopper from the piston 100. a removable piston having a shaft , the removable piston extending from the distal end of the syringe towards the open proximal end of the syringe , the removable piston having a coupler at a distal end of the shaft and wherein the coupler includes a tapered flange tapered towards the aperture of the syringe ; a stopper removably connected with the coupler through a base therefor, the stopper configured to slidably move within a hollow lumen of the syringe to facilitate movement of fluid within the syringe , and wherein the base comprises one or more capture members extending rearwardly, beyond a rear surface of the base , towards the open proximal end of the syringe and by an amount sufficient to capture and retain the tapered flange against an inward facing shoulder on each of the one or more capture members , the one or more capture members each further comprising an extension having a beveled edge configured to cause, upon its positive forward motional engagement, increasing outward deflection of the one or more capture elements thereby eventually to facilitate removal of the stopper from the coupler by releasing engagement of the inward facing shoulder from against a rear surface of the tapered flange , and wherein the at least one capture member is arranged such that a bending movement created by a rearward movement of the piston causes the extensions of the capture member to deflect radially inward to assist in preventing disconnection of the stopper from the piston 100.
A modified butadiene-based polymer as a modified polymer of a lanthanide rare earth element-catalyzed butadiene-based polymer, the polymer comprising: a modifier-derived functional group of the following Chemical Formula 1: wherein, in Chemical Formula 1, A is any one selected from the group consisting of an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a phenoxyalkyl group having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, an aminoalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and -[R 11 O] x R 12 (herein, R 11 is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, R 12 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and an arylalkyl group having 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and x is an integer of 2 to 10); R1 and R2 are each independently a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms unsubstituted or subsituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and an aryl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; R3 to R5 are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; m is an integer of 0 to 3; and n is an integer of 1 or 2, but when A is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, n is an integer of 2. A is any one selected from the group consisting of an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, a phenoxyalkyl group having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, an aminoalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and -[R 11 O] x R 12 (herein, R 11 is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, R 12 is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and an arylalkyl group having 7 to 18 carbon atoms, and x is an integer of 2 to 10); R1 and R2 are each independently a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms unsubstituted or subsituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and an aryl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; R3 to R5 are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; m is an integer of 0 to 3; and n is an integer of 1 or 2, but when A is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, n is an integer of 2.
Fluidized vortex device for rainwater management facilities, comprising: • a vortex chamber , into which a liquid inlet opens, and • an absorption chamber , from which a liquid outlet issues, the vortex chamber and the absorption chamber being interconnected via an aperture , an interior of a housing of the fluidized vortex device being divided by a partition having the aperture into the vortex chamber and the absorption chamber , characterised in that the height of the vortex chamber is at least equal to, preferably at least equal to twice, the square root of its cross-sectional area that is multiplied by the factor 4/π, extends orthogonally to the direction of the force of gravity (G) in the position ready for operation and is taken at the height of the partition , and in that the cross-sectional area of the liquid outlet is greater than the cross-sectional area of the liquid inlet , the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the liquid outlet to the cross-sectional area of the liquid inlet preferably being at least 1.2, more preferably at least 1.5. • a vortex chamber , into which a liquid inlet opens, and • an absorption chamber , from which a liquid outlet issues, the vortex chamber and the absorption chamber being interconnected via an aperture , an interior of a housing of the fluidized vortex device being divided by a partition having the aperture into the vortex chamber and the absorption chamber , characterised in that the height of the vortex chamber is at least equal to, preferably at least equal to twice, the square root of its cross-sectional area that is multiplied by the factor 4/π, extends orthogonally to the direction of the force of gravity (G) in the position ready for operation and is taken at the height of the partition , and in that the cross-sectional area of the liquid outlet is greater than the cross-sectional area of the liquid inlet , the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the liquid outlet to the cross-sectional area of the liquid inlet preferably being at least 1.2, more preferably at least 1.5.
A method of detecting one or more analytes in a target sample, the method comprising: a. providing a nanoparticle dimer adapted to bind the analyte; b. causing the dimer to pass through a nanopore by voltage-driven translocation; c. observing changes in the translocation current; and d. comparing the translocation current profile of the target sample to the translocation current profile of a control sample; wherein a change in the translocation current profile of the target sample versus the control sample indicates the presence of the analyte in the target sample; wherein the dimer comprises two nanoparticles linked by one or more nucleic acids, wherein at least one of the nucleic acids includes an aptamer specific for the analyte; and wherein the analyte is a protein. a. providing a nanoparticle dimer adapted to bind the analyte; b. causing the dimer to pass through a nanopore by voltage-driven translocation; c. observing changes in the translocation current; and d. comparing the translocation current profile of the target sample to the translocation current profile of a control sample; wherein a change in the translocation current profile of the target sample versus the control sample indicates the presence of the analyte in the target sample; wherein the dimer comprises two nanoparticles linked by one or more nucleic acids, wherein at least one of the nucleic acids includes an aptamer specific for the analyte; and wherein the analyte is a protein.
A passive optical waveguide device formed by deposition on a Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) wafer, the SOI wafer including an insulator layer and an upper semiconductor layer formed at least in part from silicon, the passive optical waveguide device comprising: an optical waveguide formed within: the upper semiconductor layer, a gate oxide layer deposited above the upper semiconductor layer, and, a polysilicon layer formed at least in part from polysilicon and deposited above the gate oxide layer; wherein the polysilicon layer creates a region of static effective mode index within the optical waveguide, the region of static effective mode index has a depth extending within the upper semiconductor layer, and wherein a value and a position of the effective mode index within the region of static effective mode index remains substantially unchanged over time and applies a substantially unchanging optical function to light travelling through the region of static effective mode index over the lifetime of the passive optical waveguide device. an optical waveguide formed within: the upper semiconductor layer, a gate oxide layer deposited above the upper semiconductor layer, and, a polysilicon layer formed at least in part from polysilicon and deposited above the gate oxide layer; wherein the polysilicon layer creates a region of static effective mode index within the optical waveguide, the region of static effective mode index has a depth extending within the upper semiconductor layer, and wherein a value and a position of the effective mode index within the region of static effective mode index remains substantially unchanged over time and applies a substantially unchanging optical function to light travelling through the region of static effective mode index over the lifetime of the passive optical waveguide device.
A non-invasive prenatal screening method for the identification of fetal characteristics including the steps of: - contacting a drawn maternal blood sample that includes a plurality of blood cells with a nucleic acid protective agent in an amount and time sufficient so that the blood cells are substantially prevented from (i) releasing genomic nucleic acids into the blood sample and from (ii) experiencing nuclease activity that degrades fetal nucleic acid; wherein said nucleic acid protective agent comprises imidazolidinyl urea, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, and glycine; - isolating fetal nucleic acids from the maternal blood sample; and - analyzing the isolated fetal nucleic acids to identify a fetal characteristic. - contacting a drawn maternal blood sample that includes a plurality of blood cells with a nucleic acid protective agent in an amount and time sufficient so that the blood cells are substantially prevented from (i) releasing genomic nucleic acids into the blood sample and from (ii) experiencing nuclease activity that degrades fetal nucleic acid; wherein said nucleic acid protective agent comprises imidazolidinyl urea, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, and glycine; - isolating fetal nucleic acids from the maternal blood sample; and - analyzing the isolated fetal nucleic acids to identify a fetal characteristic.
A discharge valve configured to be arranged at a low point of a vessel for discharging a food product from the vessel , the valve comprising a valve body , a valve seat , a valve plug , and an arm , wherein: the valve plug is attached to a first end of the arm , a second end of the arm is attached to a pivot point , the pivot point is arranged inside the valve body , and the arm is configured to pivot the valve plug between - a valve closed position where the valve plug abuts the valve seat , and - a valve open position where the valve plug is pivoted away from the valve seat , to a location where the valve plug is positioned at least partly within the valve body , characterized in that the discharge valve comprises a first part configured to be fixedly attached to a bottom wall of the vessel , a second part that is releaseingly attached to the first part , and and a swing arm that is connected to the second part and supports the second part when the second part is released from the first part . the valve plug is attached to a first end of the arm , a second end of the arm is attached to a pivot point , the pivot point is arranged inside the valve body , and the arm is configured to pivot the valve plug between - a valve closed position where the valve plug abuts the valve seat , and - a valve open position where the valve plug is pivoted away from the valve seat , to a location where the valve plug is positioned at least partly within the valve body , characterized in that the discharge valve comprises - a valve closed position where the valve plug abuts the valve seat , and - a valve open position where the valve plug is pivoted away from the valve seat , to a location where the valve plug is positioned at least partly within the valve body , characterized in that the discharge valve comprises a first part configured to be fixedly attached to a bottom wall of the vessel , a second part that is releaseingly attached to the first part , and and a swing arm that is connected to the second part and supports the second part when the second part is released from the first part .
A system, comprising: a spray-component adapter , comprising: a first connector comprising a first self-tapping portion configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a first fluid port of a first spray component; a second connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a second fluid port of a second spray component, wherein the first spray component comprises at least a portion of a fluid cup or a sprayer, and wherein the second connector comprises a second self-tapping portion; and a fluid passage extending through the first connector and the second connector , wherein the first connector , the second connector , and the fluid passage extend along a common axis from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet of the spray-component adapter . a first connector comprising a first self-tapping portion configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a first fluid port of a first spray component; a second connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a second fluid port of a second spray component, wherein the first spray component comprises at least a portion of a fluid cup or a sprayer, and wherein the second connector comprises a second self-tapping portion; and a fluid passage extending through the first connector and the second connector , wherein the first connector , the second connector , and the fluid passage extend along a common axis from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet of the spray-component adapter .
A method for making a structural composite , said method comprising the steps of: rolling out a first carrier that is a fabric; dispersing filler onto said first carrier to form a mat ; applying a binder to the mat; rolling out a second carrier on top of said filler, wherein said first carrier, said filler and said second carrier form said mat; heating said first carrier, said binder and said second carrier to liquefy said first carrier, said binder and said second carrier; pressing said mat, said binder, said first carrier and said second carrier together as said carriers cool to form at least one stiffening layer ; and extruding a polymer over said at least one stiffening layer to form a structural composite . rolling out a first carrier that is a fabric; dispersing filler onto said first carrier to form a mat ; applying a binder to the mat; rolling out a second carrier on top of said filler, wherein said first carrier, said filler and said second carrier form said mat; heating said first carrier, said binder and said second carrier to liquefy said first carrier, said binder and said second carrier; pressing said mat, said binder, said first carrier and said second carrier together as said carriers cool to form at least one stiffening layer ; and extruding a polymer over said at least one stiffening layer to form a structural composite .
Method for providing a light function for supporting a driver when driving a motor vehicle, in which - the light function is activated, - a light distribution is determined according to the light function, wherein a light distribution also comprises in addition to signs, in particular symbols, a visual highlighting of specific areas of a field of vision and/or the like, - a perspective of a driver of the motor vehicle is determined and - a projection system of the motor vehicle is controlled such that the projection system emits lights according to the light distribution, wherein - the projection system emits the light as a projection or representation by means of at least one head-up display device and at least one pixel headlight, wherein both the head-up display device and also the pixel headlight are designed accordingly, in order to visually represent the light distribution according to the light function in a suitable manner for the driver, - topography data from an environment are determined in a field of vision of the driver and/or object data of an object in the environment in the field of vision of the driver and - the light distribution is determined depending on the topography and/or object data and the perspective , - the head-up display device is controlled such that the light distribution is provided by the head-up display device, wherein a light distribution which projects over a display area of the head-up display device, is represented at least partly by at least one of the pixel headlights. - the light function is activated, - a light distribution is determined according to the light function, wherein a light distribution also comprises in addition to signs, in particular symbols, a visual highlighting of specific areas of a field of vision and/or the like, - a perspective of a driver of the motor vehicle is determined and - a projection system of the motor vehicle is controlled such that the projection system emits lights according to the light distribution, - the projection system emits the light as a projection or representation by means of at least one head-up display device and at least one pixel headlight, wherein both the head-up display device and also the pixel headlight are designed accordingly, in order to visually represent the light distribution according to the light function in a suitable manner for the driver, - topography data from an environment are determined in a field of vision of the driver and/or object data of an object in the environment in the field of vision of the driver and - the light distribution is determined depending on the topography and/or object data and the perspective , - the head-up display device is controlled such that the light distribution is provided by the head-up display device, wherein a light distribution which projects over a display area of the head-up display device, is represented at least partly by at least one of the pixel headlights.