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A dispensing unit for being operatively associated with a refrigeration appliance for selectively dispensing water and ice at a dispensing station at the refrigeration appliance , the dispensing unit including: an actuator that is movable from a first position, at which first position the actuator supports neither the dispensing of water nor the dispensing of ice at the dispensing station , to a second position, at which second position the actuator supports the dispensing of water, and not ice, at the dispensing station , and movable from the first position through the second position to a third position, at which third position the actuator supports the dispensing of ice, and not water, at the dispensing station , the actuator including a passageway through which ice can be selectively dispensed at the dispensing station ; and an ice door operatively associated with the actuator and closing off the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the first position and in the second position and opening the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the third position; characterized in that the actuator is configured to avoid any contact with the ice door that would cause the ice door to open the passageway to the dispensing of ice as the actuator is moved from the first position to the second position, and wherein the actuator is configured to contact the ice door as the actuator is moved from the second position to the third position, thereby causing the ice door to open the passageway to the dispensing of ice. an actuator that is movable from a first position, at which first position the actuator supports neither the dispensing of water nor the dispensing of ice at the dispensing station , to a second position, at which second position the actuator supports the dispensing of water, and not ice, at the dispensing station , and movable from the first position through the second position to a third position, at which third position the actuator supports the dispensing of ice, and not water, at the dispensing station , the actuator including a passageway through which ice can be selectively dispensed at the dispensing station ; and an ice door operatively associated with the actuator and closing off the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the first position and in the second position and opening the passageway to the dispensing of ice when the actuator is in the third position; characterized in that the actuator is configured to avoid any contact with the ice door that would cause the ice door to open the passageway to the dispensing of ice as the actuator is moved from the first position to the second position, and wherein the actuator is configured to contact the ice door as the actuator is moved from the second position to the third position, thereby causing the ice door to open the passageway to the dispensing of ice.
An axial flow turbine engine compressor comprising: a casing presenting an inside wall of general shape that defines an aerodynamic reference surface defining a gas-passing passage; a rotor wheel mounted to rotate relative to the casing in said passage; the wheel carrying a plurality of radial blades , each having a tip , a leading edge , and a trailing edge ; a circumferential trench being formed in the inside wall of the casing; the shape of said trench being defined essentially by three substantially conical surfaces , namely an upstream surface , a middle surface , and a downstream surface , the surfaces following one after another from upstream to downstream; the middle surface being substantially parallel to said aerodynamic reference surface; and the downstream surface extending downstream at least as far as the trailing edges of the blades; the compressor being characterized in that : the upstream surface extends upstream from the leading edges of the blades; and the junction between the middle and downstream surfaces is situated in the range 30% to 80% and preferably in the range 50% to 65% of the axial length (L) of the blades starting from the leading edge . a casing presenting an inside wall of general shape that defines an aerodynamic reference surface defining a gas-passing passage; a rotor wheel mounted to rotate relative to the casing in said passage; the wheel carrying a plurality of radial blades , each having a tip , a leading edge , and a trailing edge ; a circumferential trench being formed in the inside wall of the casing; the shape of said trench being defined essentially by three substantially conical surfaces , namely an upstream surface , a middle surface , and a downstream surface , the surfaces following one after another from upstream to downstream; the middle surface being substantially parallel to said aerodynamic reference surface; and the downstream surface extending downstream at least as far as the trailing edges of the blades; the compressor being characterized in that : the upstream surface extends upstream from the leading edges of the blades; and the junction between the middle and downstream surfaces is situated in the range 30% to 80% and preferably in the range 50% to 65% of the axial length (L) of the blades starting from the leading edge . the upstream surface extends upstream from the leading edges of the blades; and the junction between the middle and downstream surfaces is situated in the range 30% to 80% and preferably in the range 50% to 65% of the axial length (L) of the blades starting from the leading edge .
A method comprising: determining, by a network device located within a first circumference and a second circumference, a first transmit power, wherein the first transmit power relates to a data transfer rate supported by the network device , wherein the first circumference defines a boundary within which data transmitted by the network device at the first transmit power is intended for reception, wherein the second circumference defines a boundary within which a beacon transmitted by the network device at a second transmit power is intended for reception, wherein the second transmit power is less than the first transmit power, and wherein the second circumference is smaller than the first circumference; transmitting, by the network device , the beacon at the second transmit power; transmitting, by the network device , data indicating at least one first signal characteristic to a user device , the at least one first signal characteristic comprising a noise floor of the network device ; receiving, by the network device , in response to an estimated connection quality which satisfies a predetermined threshold, and calculated by the user device based on the at least one first signal characteristic , a response based on the beacon from the user device within the second circumference; associating, by the network device , the user device with the network device based on the response; and transferring, by the network device , data between the network device and the user device at the first transmit power. determining, by a network device located within a first circumference and a second circumference, a first transmit power, wherein the first transmit power relates to a data transfer rate supported by the network device , wherein the first circumference defines a boundary within which data transmitted by the network device at the first transmit power is intended for reception, wherein the second circumference defines a boundary within which a beacon transmitted by the network device at a second transmit power is intended for reception, wherein the second transmit power is less than the first transmit power, and wherein the second circumference is smaller than the first circumference; transmitting, by the network device , the beacon at the second transmit power; transmitting, by the network device , data indicating at least one first signal characteristic to a user device , the at least one first signal characteristic comprising a noise floor of the network device ; receiving, by the network device , in response to an estimated connection quality which satisfies a predetermined threshold, and calculated by the user device based on the at least one first signal characteristic , a response based on the beacon from the user device within the second circumference; associating, by the network device , the user device with the network device based on the response; and transferring, by the network device , data between the network device and the user device at the first transmit power.
Method for control of a ventilation heat pump , said ventilation heat pump comprises several dampers (S1-S3), a supply air fan (V1), an exhaust fan (V2), a condenser (KF1), an evaporator (KF2), air volume regulators (L1-L4), temperature sensors (T1-T4), air filters (F1-F2), pressure transmitters (PV1-PV3) and also at least one compressor , cooling tubes , a branch valve and a choke valve connected with the compressor , as the method comprises the following steps: - measure pressure drop over the evaporator (KF2) by the use of a pressure transmitter (PV1) during operation of the ventilation heat pump to determine the need for defrosting, - by registration of an increased pressure drop by the pressure transmitter (PV1) over a predetermined threshold value, a defrosting sequence is started comprising the steps: - stop the compressor , - reduce power level to the exhaust fan (V2) and supply air fan (V1) to a level which is lower than for normal operation, - shut the damper (S3) for external air to the evaporator (KF2), - shut the damper (S1) for fresh air to the condenser (KF1), and - set the damper (S2) for the return air to the evaporator (KF2) to lead return air to the evaporator (KF2), in which - during the defrosting sequence, energy from the return air is used for defrosting of the evaporator (KF2), and circulation of a given volume of recirculated air is maintained. - measure pressure drop over the evaporator (KF2) by the use of a pressure transmitter (PV1) during operation of the ventilation heat pump to determine the need for defrosting, - by registration of an increased pressure drop by the pressure transmitter (PV1) over a predetermined threshold value, a defrosting sequence is started comprising the steps: - stop the compressor , - reduce power level to the exhaust fan (V2) and supply air fan (V1) to a level which is lower than for normal operation, - shut the damper (S3) for external air to the evaporator (KF2), - shut the damper (S1) for fresh air to the condenser (KF1), and - set the damper (S2) for the return air to the evaporator (KF2) to lead return air to the evaporator (KF2), in which - during the defrosting sequence, energy from the return air is used for defrosting of the evaporator (KF2), and circulation of a given volume of recirculated air is maintained.
An amplifier for a dual backplate MEMS microphone comprising at least a first source follower which has a gate for connection to a first backplate of the dual backplate MEMS microphone , characterized in that the amplifier comprises a second source follower connected to a second backplate of the dual backplate MEMS microphone , and that a distortion detection circuit is connected to the source of the first source follower and to the source of the second source follower for measuring distortion at the source of the first source follower , wherein said distortion detection circuit is connected to a correctional circuit that drives at least a first bias current source for the first source follower .
Panel dividing device with which large-format panels can be divided, comprising at least one rotating tool in the form of a circular saw blade or a milling cutter and a guide device which guides at least some of the particles that are produced during panel dividing by the rotating tool in a processing region and, in a first direction of flight , move away from the processing region from the first direction of flight at least indirectly in a second direction of flight , a position and/or location of the guide device being adjustable by means of an adjustment device , characterized in that the position and/or location of the guide device can be adjusted depending on a tool property and/or a workpiece property, so that the particles can be deflected by the guide device in a desired manner, for example in a specific direction or toward a desired location.
A process for producing a fine emulsion sausage comprising the steps of: a) coextruding a casing paste comprising (i) alginate and (ii) a sparingly soluble calcium compound; and an emulsion filling to form a co-extruded product; b) contacting such co-extruded product with a solution comprising calcium ions, thereby causing the alginate to gel to form a coated sausage; and c) drying such coated sausage between 50 and 90°; characterised in that the sausage is dried at a relative humidity of less than 15% in a chamber. a) coextruding a casing paste comprising (i) alginate and (ii) a sparingly soluble calcium compound; and an emulsion filling to form a co-extruded product; b) contacting such co-extruded product with a solution comprising calcium ions, thereby causing the alginate to gel to form a coated sausage; and c) drying such coated sausage between 50 and 90°;
A seating system for a passenger aircraft, comprising - at least one aircraft seat having at least one sensor device which is configured to detect a seat load on the aircraft seat by a passenger sitting thereon, - a storage device which is configured to store the detected seat load, a determined sitting posture, a history of the detected seat load and/or a history of the determined sitting posture, and - an evaluation device which is configured to ascertain how well the passenger feels on the aircraft seat depending on the detected seat load, the determined sitting posture, the history of the detected seat load and/or the history of the determined sitting posture, wherein the sense of well-being of the passenger on the aircraft seat is determined depending on how often the passenger moves, how intensely the passenger moves, in which way the passenger moves, how often and/or how long the passenger sleeps and/or how often the passenger stands up. - at least one aircraft seat having at least one sensor device which is configured to detect a seat load on the aircraft seat by a passenger sitting thereon, - a storage device which is configured to store the detected seat load, a determined sitting posture, a history of the detected seat load and/or a history of the determined sitting posture, and - an evaluation device which is configured to ascertain how well the passenger feels on the aircraft seat depending on the detected seat load, the determined sitting posture, the history of the detected seat load and/or the history of the determined sitting posture, wherein the sense of well-being of the passenger on the aircraft seat is determined depending on how often the passenger moves, how intensely the passenger moves, in which way the passenger moves, how often and/or how long the passenger sleeps and/or how often the passenger stands up.
A cleaner comprising: a suction unit for cleaning a surface to be cleaned; a handle unit combined with the suction unit to be rotated around a rotation shaft ; and a gravity compensation apparatus for applying compensation force to one side of the handle unit with respect to the rotation shaft to compensate torque due to gravity applied to the other side of the handle unit; characterized in that the gravity compensation apparatus comprises: an elastic member connected to the one side of the handle unit; and a sliding member for making translational movement in conjunction with turning motion of the handle unit to keep the compensation force in a constant direction regardless of an angle of the handle unit. a suction unit for cleaning a surface to be cleaned; a handle unit combined with the suction unit to be rotated around a rotation shaft ; and a gravity compensation apparatus for applying compensation force to one side of the handle unit with respect to the rotation shaft to compensate torque due to gravity applied to the other side of the handle unit; characterized in that the gravity compensation apparatus comprises: an elastic member connected to the one side of the handle unit; and a sliding member for making translational movement in conjunction with turning motion of the handle unit to keep the compensation force in a constant direction regardless of an angle of the handle unit. an elastic member connected to the one side of the handle unit; and a sliding member for making translational movement in conjunction with turning motion of the handle unit to keep the compensation force in a constant direction regardless of an angle of the handle unit.
A cutting element for use in a hair cutting device, the cutting element comprising: an optical waveguide having an optical axis and a sidewall, wherein a portion of the sidewall forms a cutting face for contacting hair; wherein the optical waveguide includes a plurality of structures formed within the optical waveguide along the optical axis, the structures having a refractive index which is different to a refractive index of the optical waveguide. an optical waveguide having an optical axis and a sidewall, wherein a portion of the sidewall forms a cutting face for contacting hair; wherein the optical waveguide includes a plurality of structures formed within the optical waveguide along the optical axis, the structures having a refractive index which is different to a refractive index of the optical waveguide.
Process for manufacturing a composite material comprising the steps of: i.a) providing a pair of slabs made of natural stone; i.b) optionally cleansing at least one development surface of each slab ; ii) making one or more fabric layers through the interweaving of a plurality of reinforcing fibres, such as glass fibres; iii) applying an adhesive resin to at least part of the development surfaces of one or both slabs and/or on at least one development area of the fabric layer ; iv) arranging at least part of the fabric layer between the slabs , in contact with the adhesive resin ; v) cross-linking the adhesive resin between said slabs to obtain the composite material ; said process being characterized in that the thickness of the slabs is in the range 2.5 - 4 millimetres. i.a) providing a pair of slabs made of natural stone; i.b) optionally cleansing at least one development surface of each slab ; ii) making one or more fabric layers through the interweaving of a plurality of reinforcing fibres, such as glass fibres; iii) applying an adhesive resin to at least part of the development surfaces of one or both slabs and/or on at least one development area of the fabric layer ; iv) arranging at least part of the fabric layer between the slabs , in contact with the adhesive resin ; v) cross-linking the adhesive resin between said slabs to obtain the composite material ;
A screw for inserting into a ground, in particular rotary drivable by means of a drive element according to one of the claims 5 to 12, wherein the screw comprises: a screw shaft ; a screw head adjacent to the screw shaft , in which screwhead a drive is formed for rotary driving the screw by means of a drive element ; wherein the drive comprises, at the outer side of the screw, a hollow wing section with a circular hollow core and hollow wings provided along the perimeter; wherein the drive comprises, at the inner side of the screw, a hollow cavity section , in particular a hollow cone section; wherein the drive comprises, at a transition between the hollow wing section and the hollow cavity section , a chamfer section , of which an outer plane is angled with respect to an outer plane of the hollow wing section and with respect to an outer plane of the hollow cavity section ; wherein extensions of the hollow wings reach into the chamfer section ; wherein the hollow wings have a constant outer diameter from an end at the outer side of the hollow wing section to the beginning of the chamfer section ; wherein the hollow core of the hollow wing section tapers towards the inner side of the screw, in particular in a conical manner. a screw shaft ; a screw head adjacent to the screw shaft , in which screwhead a drive is formed for rotary driving the screw by means of a drive element ; wherein the drive comprises, at the outer side of the screw, a hollow wing section with a circular hollow core and hollow wings provided along the perimeter; wherein the drive comprises, at the inner side of the screw, a hollow cavity section , in particular a hollow cone section; wherein the drive comprises, at a transition between the hollow wing section and the hollow cavity section , a chamfer section , of which an outer plane is angled with respect to an outer plane of the hollow wing section and with respect to an outer plane of the hollow cavity section ; wherein extensions of the hollow wings reach into the chamfer section ; wherein the hollow wings have a constant outer diameter from an end at the outer side of the hollow wing section to the beginning of the chamfer section ; wherein the hollow core of the hollow wing section tapers towards the inner side of the screw, in particular in a conical manner.
An integrated antenna structure, comprising: a substrate ; and a dual-polarized antenna unit disposed in the substrate and near a side edge of the substrate , the dual-polarized antenna unit comprising a horizontally polarized antenna and a vertically polarized antenna ; characterised by a dielectric lens disposed in the substrate and near the side edge , the dielectric lens formed of at least one non-conductive via structure. a substrate ; and a dual-polarized antenna unit disposed in the substrate and near a side edge of the substrate , the dual-polarized antenna unit comprising a horizontally polarized antenna and a vertically polarized antenna ; characterised by a dielectric lens disposed in the substrate and near the side edge , the dielectric lens formed of at least one non-conductive via structure.
A user equipment, UE, the UE comprising: a transceiver ; and a controller configured to: receive, from a base station, downlink control information, DCI, for scheduling of a physical uplink shared channel, PUSCH, over multiple subframes in an unlicensed band, wherein the DCI includes: information on a number of subframes for a PUSCH transmission, information on a timing offset for the PUSCH transmission, information on a hybrid automatic repeat request, HARQ, process number which applies to a first PUSCH transmission, and information on a new data indicator, NDI, indicating whether the PUSCH transmission is for a new data transport block, TB; perform a procedure to determine that a channel in the unlicensed band is available; and transmit the PUSCH based on the procedure and the DCI. a transceiver ; and a controller configured to: receive, from a base station, downlink control information, DCI, for scheduling of a physical uplink shared channel, PUSCH, over multiple subframes in an unlicensed band, wherein the DCI includes: information on a number of subframes for a PUSCH transmission, information on a timing offset for the PUSCH transmission, information on a hybrid automatic repeat request, HARQ, process number which applies to a first PUSCH transmission, and information on a new data indicator, NDI, indicating whether the PUSCH transmission is for a new data transport block, TB; perform a procedure to determine that a channel in the unlicensed band is available; and transmit the PUSCH based on the procedure and the DCI. information on a number of subframes for a PUSCH transmission, information on a timing offset for the PUSCH transmission, information on a hybrid automatic repeat request, HARQ, process number which applies to a first PUSCH transmission, and information on a new data indicator, NDI, indicating whether the PUSCH transmission is for a new data transport block, TB; perform a procedure to determine that a channel in the unlicensed band is available; and transmit the PUSCH based on the procedure and the DCI.