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A solar thermal absorber through which a heat transfer fluid can circulate to be heated by solar radiation incident on an upper surface of the absorber, the absorber comprising overlying layers of flexible foil sealingly joined together at joins to form plural enclosures between respective co-joined layers, wherein a first enclosure provides a passageway for a heat transfer fluid to circulate, and wherein a second enclosure is capable of being selectively filled with a gas, the second enclosure being above and overlying the first enclosure such that solar radiation passes through the second enclosure to reach the upper layer forming the fluid passageway, wherein the second enclosure is capable of being at least partly evacuated of the gas, thus increasing the convective heat transfer between the circulating fluid and the ambient surroundings, wherein the upper layer forming the fluid passageway comprises a wavelength selective flexible foil comprising: a polymer layer with a surface nanostructure; and a metal layer conformally coating the surface nanostructure of said polymer layer and facing away from the fluid passageway, such that the absorption coefficient varies with the wavelength, having relatively high absorption coefficient in the visible and NIR spectrum and relatively low absorption coefficient in the FIR spectrum. wherein a first enclosure provides a passageway for a heat transfer fluid to circulate, and wherein a second enclosure is capable of being selectively filled with a gas, the second enclosure being above and overlying the first enclosure such that solar radiation passes through the second enclosure to reach the upper layer forming the fluid passageway, wherein the second enclosure is capable of being at least partly evacuated of the gas, thus increasing the convective heat transfer between the circulating fluid and the ambient surroundings, wherein the upper layer forming the fluid passageway comprises a wavelength selective flexible foil comprising: a polymer layer with a surface nanostructure; and a metal layer conformally coating the surface nanostructure of said polymer layer and facing away from the fluid passageway, such that the absorption coefficient varies with the wavelength, having relatively high absorption coefficient in the visible and NIR spectrum and relatively low absorption coefficient in the FIR spectrum. a polymer layer with a surface nanostructure; and a metal layer conformally coating the surface nanostructure of said polymer layer and facing away from the fluid passageway, such that the absorption coefficient varies with the wavelength, having relatively high absorption coefficient in the visible and NIR spectrum and relatively low absorption coefficient in the FIR spectrum.
Method for determining a safety zone (S) for a first robot , which carries out operations along a specified trajectory , wherein a safety zone (S) for a collision-free operation is determined by the following method steps: (A) dividing the specified trajectory into a plurality of subtraj ectories (1 1T , 1 2T , ...) ; (B) determining a plurality of fine-grained envelope cuboids (21 1T , 21 2T , ..., ) around extreme points of each subtraj ectory (1 1T , 1 2T , ...) ; (C) determining a number of optimised envelope cuboids (22 1 , 22 2 , ... ) from an enlargement of individual fine-grained envelope cuboids (21 1T , 21 2T , ..., ) in relation to the volume occupied by the enlarged fine-grained envelope cuboids, wherein the optimised envelope cuboids (22 1 , 22 2 , ... ) determined in this way form the safety zone (S) for the trajectory . (A) dividing the specified trajectory into a plurality of subtraj ectories (1 1T , 1 2T , ...) ; (B) determining a plurality of fine-grained envelope cuboids (21 1T , 21 2T , ..., ) around extreme points of each subtraj ectory (1 1T , 1 2T , ...) ; (C) determining a number of optimised envelope cuboids (22 1 , 22 2 , ... ) from an enlargement of individual fine-grained envelope cuboids (21 1T , 21 2T , ..., ) in relation to the volume occupied by the enlarged fine-grained envelope cuboids, wherein the optimised envelope cuboids (22 1 , 22 2 , ... ) determined in this way form the safety zone (S) for the trajectory .
A method of machining a work-piece, using a machining apparatus, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an electrode contained within a spindle assembly , in a pre-selected distance and position relative to the work-piece ; while electrically powering the electrode and the work-piece with a power supply , wherein the electrode is electrically conductive; (b) circulating fluid electrolyte through at least two pathways in the machining apparatus; wherein one pathway comprises an internal conduit within the spindle assembly; and a second pathway comprises an external conduit outside of the spindle assembly and at least partially within a gap between the electrode and the work-piece; characterized in that the work-piece comprises titanium-based material and in that the method further comprises: (c) moving the electrode relative to the work-piece in a plunging motion, and retracting the electrode to permit removal of the titanium-based material from the work-piece using a high-speed electro-erosion (HSEE) process, wherein a total flushing pressure value of the circulating fluid electrolyte and a rotational speed of the electrode are simultaneously controlled by an automated mechanism when a measured current in the electrode exceeds a threshold current of the electrode, so as to maximize an efficiency of removal of the titanium-based material from the work-piece; and wherein the total flushing pressure value of the circulating fluid electrolyte and/or a rotational speed of the electrode are increased when the measured current in the electrode exceeds the threshold current of the electrode. (a) providing an electrode contained within a spindle assembly , in a pre-selected distance and position relative to the work-piece ; while electrically powering the electrode and the work-piece with a power supply , wherein the electrode is electrically conductive; (b) circulating fluid electrolyte through at least two pathways in the machining apparatus; wherein one pathway comprises an internal conduit within the spindle assembly; and a second pathway comprises an external conduit outside of the spindle assembly and at least partially within a gap between the electrode and the work-piece; wherein a total flushing pressure value of the circulating fluid electrolyte and a rotational speed of the electrode are simultaneously controlled by an automated mechanism when a measured current in the electrode exceeds a threshold current of the electrode, so as to maximize an efficiency of removal of the titanium-based material from the work-piece; and wherein the total flushing pressure value of the circulating fluid electrolyte and/or a rotational speed of the electrode are increased when the measured current in the electrode exceeds the threshold current of the electrode.
Nasal washing assembly comprising : - a nasal washing device having a specific overall shape , and - an electronic device comprising an embedded camera and a display screen configured for : . recognizing in real-time the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, by : - capturing at least one picture of the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, and - processing said at least one captured picture by comparing said at least one captured picture with a memorized reference pattern for recognizing the overall shape of the nasal washing device , and . running a predefined software in response of said real-time recognition, when the overall shape of the nasal washing device is recognized, for displaying a predetermined video content on the display screen . - a nasal washing device having a specific overall shape , and - an electronic device comprising an embedded camera and a display screen configured for : . recognizing in real-time the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, by : - capturing at least one picture of the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, and - processing said at least one captured picture by comparing said at least one captured picture with a memorized reference pattern for recognizing the overall shape of the nasal washing device , and . running a predefined software in response of said real-time recognition, when the overall shape of the nasal washing device is recognized, for displaying a predetermined video content on the display screen . . recognizing in real-time the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, by : - capturing at least one picture of the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, and - processing said at least one captured picture by comparing said at least one captured picture with a memorized reference pattern for recognizing the overall shape of the nasal washing device , and - capturing at least one picture of the overall shape of the nasal washing device by means of the embedded camera, and - processing said at least one captured picture by comparing said at least one captured picture with a memorized reference pattern for recognizing the overall shape of the nasal washing device , and . running a predefined software in response of said real-time recognition, when the overall shape of the nasal washing device is recognized, for displaying a predetermined video content on the display screen .
A battery pack comprising: a plurality of battery blocks each including a peripheral surface on one end or both ends of which a first connector is provided, wherein in each battery block a plurality of secondary batteries is connected to each other in series and/or in parallel; at least one connecting member which connects the plurality of battery blocks to each other such that two respective first connectors of two adjacent battery blocks are opposed to each other, wherein each connecting member is provided between end faces of two adjacent battery blocks and the two adjacent battery blocks are connected to each other through the respective connecting member ; and at least one second connector , wherein each second connector fits in respective two first connectors opposed to each other, wherein each second connector electrically connects respective two adjacent battery blocks to each other in series or in parallel; wherein the battery pack is configured such that adjacent battery blocks are rotationally fixed to a respective connecting member , wherein each battery block includes a first click , each connecting member includes a second click , and rotational fixing is rotational fitting of the first click and the second click . a plurality of battery blocks each including a peripheral surface on one end or both ends of which a first connector is provided, wherein in each battery block a plurality of secondary batteries is connected to each other in series and/or in parallel; at least one connecting member which connects the plurality of battery blocks to each other such that two respective first connectors of two adjacent battery blocks are opposed to each other, wherein each connecting member is provided between end faces of two adjacent battery blocks and the two adjacent battery blocks are connected to each other through the respective connecting member ; and at least one second connector , wherein each second connector fits in respective two first connectors opposed to each other, wherein each second connector electrically connects respective two adjacent battery blocks to each other in series or in parallel; wherein the battery pack is configured such that adjacent battery blocks are rotationally fixed to a respective connecting member , wherein each battery block includes a first click , each connecting member includes a second click , and rotational fixing is rotational fitting of the first click and the second click .
A method for controlling a valve device (1, A3) to operate at a valve closing position, characterized by comprising: determining a first valve closing position as the valve closing position in a case that a direction of a system pressure applied on a valve needle of the valve device is identical to a valve closing direction; and determining a second valve closing position as the valve closing position in a case that the direction of the system pressure applied on the valve needle of the valve device is different from the valve closing direction, wherein the valve closing position comprises at least the first valve closing position and the second valve closing position, the first valve closing position is different from the second valve closing position, and the first valve closing position is set farther from a fully-closing position than the second valve closing position, and a total valve closing stroke is a stroke of the valve device (1, A3) from a fully-opening position to the fully-closing position. determining a first valve closing position as the valve closing position in a case that a direction of a system pressure applied on a valve needle of the valve device is identical to a valve closing direction; and determining a second valve closing position as the valve closing position in a case that the direction of the system pressure applied on the valve needle of the valve device is different from the valve closing direction, wherein the valve closing position comprises at least the first valve closing position and the second valve closing position, the first valve closing position is different from the second valve closing position, and the first valve closing position is set farther from a fully-closing position than the second valve closing position, and a total valve closing stroke is a stroke of the valve device (1, A3) from a fully-opening position to the fully-closing position.
A prosthetic mitral valve assembly for replacing a native mitral valve having native mitral valve leaflets , comprising: a valve component comprising a radially compressible and expandable frame and a valve structure supported inside of the frame , the valve structure configured to allow blood to flow through the valve component in an inflow direction and block the flow of blood in an outflow direction; and a radially compressible and expandable anchor , characterised by the anchor comprising an annular base and a plurality of cantilevered fixation members extending from the base toward an inflow end of the anchor , wherein the fixation members are configured to pivot inwardly toward the valve component and compress the native mitral valve leaflets between the fixation members and the valve component when the valve component is radially expanded within the anchor . a valve component comprising a radially compressible and expandable frame and a valve structure supported inside of the frame , the valve structure configured to allow blood to flow through the valve component in an inflow direction and block the flow of blood in an outflow direction; and a radially compressible and expandable anchor , characterised by the anchor comprising an annular base and a plurality of cantilevered fixation members extending from the base toward an inflow end of the anchor , wherein the fixation members are configured to pivot inwardly toward the valve component and compress the native mitral valve leaflets between the fixation members and the valve component when the valve component is radially expanded within the anchor .
A regulating valve , comprising an internally hollow housing allowing fluid communication between at least two ports of the housing , and which housing comprises a circumferential inner wall having a rotational symmetrical cylindrical extension as seen along a longitudinal centre axis (L), said circumferential inner wall having an opening to each port , and wherein the cross-sectional area of the opening is arranged to be regulated for controlling fluid communication through the opening ; an obturator which is rotatable in relation to the opening to be regulated, said rotational axis coinciding with the longitudinal centre axis (L) of the housing , and wherein the obturator comprises a sealing surface having a surface extension in the circumferential direction and in the axial direction, and said surface extension delimiting a sealing area exceeding the cross sectional area of the opening of the housing to be regulated, and a biasing arrangement supported by the obturator , said biasing arrangement comprising an elastic member and a pin and being arranged to act between the obturator and the circumferential inner wall of the housing to thereby urge the obturator in the radial direction with regards to the longitudinal centre axis (L) of the housing whereby the sealing surface of the obturator sealingly abuts the circumferential inner wall of the housing , characterized in that the elastic member and the pin are at least partly contained in a radially extending through going channel of the obturator , said through going channel comprising a radially extending restriction portion adjacent an outlet opening thereof, and wherein the pin is configured to be biased in a direction toward the circumferential inner wall of the housing by the elastic member which is configured to act between an anvil inserted to the through going channel and the pin , said pin having a first end portion arranged to abut the circumferential inner wall of the housing , and said first end portion having a lower wear resistance than the inner wall of the housing , and said pin being movable in the radial direction with regards to the longitudinal centre axis (L) of the housing by the elastic member to such extent that wear of the first end portion of the pin is compensated for, whereby the first end portion of the pin may be worn down to such extent that the first end portion of the pin receives a curvature fitting the curvature of the circumferential inner wall of the housing .
A non-transitory, computer-readable media having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by processing means of a smart device, cause the processing means to perform steps comprising: causing an image representative of a first original equipment remote control having a plurality of keys to be displayed in a first portion of a display of the smart device; causing a first plurality of icons representative of a first subset of the plurality of keys of the first original equipment remote control to be displayed in a second portion of the display of the smart device wherein at least one of the first plurality of icons is selectable to cause a command to be issued from the smart device to control a functional operation of a first target device corresponding to the first original equipment remote control; and in response to a first user input, causing a second plurality of icons representative of a second subset of the plurality of keys of the first original equipment remote control to be displayed in the second portion of the display of the smart device wherein at least one of the second plurality of icons is selectable to cause a command to be issued from the smart device to control a functional operation of the first target device, wherein the image representative of the first original equipment remote control is an image representative of the entire first original equipment remote control; characterized by : wherein the image representative of the first original equipment remote control and the first or second plurality of icons are displayed at the same time on the display of the smart device and the first and the second portions of the display are different portions of the display. causing an image representative of a first original equipment remote control having a plurality of keys to be displayed in a first portion of a display of the smart device; causing a first plurality of icons representative of a first subset of the plurality of keys of the first original equipment remote control to be displayed in a second portion of the display of the smart device wherein at least one of the first plurality of icons is selectable to cause a command to be issued from the smart device to control a functional operation of a first target device corresponding to the first original equipment remote control; and in response to a first user input, causing a second plurality of icons representative of a second subset of the plurality of keys of the first original equipment remote control to be displayed in the second portion of the display of the smart device wherein at least one of the second plurality of icons is selectable to cause a command to be issued from the smart device to control a functional operation of the first target device,
A refrigerator comprising: a refrigerator body including a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment , the refrigerating compartment is arranged over the freezing compartment , an ice making compartment arranged inside a refrigerating compartment door unit which opens or closes an inner space of the refrigerating compartment , a heat exchanger for generating cold air for freezing food stored in the freezing compartment ; a cold air guiding device for guiding cold air generated by the heat exchanger to the ice making compartment to enable the ice making compartment to make ice, wherein the cold air guiding device includes a duct unit , the duct unit includes: an air supply duct for supplying cold air generated by the heat exchanger to the ice making compartment ; and a return duct for guiding cold air from the ice making compartment to the freezing compartment , wherein at least one of the air supply duct or the return duct is provided at one side wall of the refrigerating compartment and arranged between an outer wall (O) and an inner wall (I) forming the side wall of the refrigerating compartment , wherein the air supply duct or return duct is spaced apart from the outer wall (O) and the inner wall (I). a refrigerator body including a freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment , the refrigerating compartment is arranged over the freezing compartment , an ice making compartment arranged inside a refrigerating compartment door unit which opens or closes an inner space of the refrigerating compartment , a heat exchanger for generating cold air for freezing food stored in the freezing compartment ; a cold air guiding device for guiding cold air generated by the heat exchanger to the ice making compartment to enable the ice making compartment to make ice, wherein the cold air guiding device includes a duct unit , the duct unit includes: an air supply duct for supplying cold air generated by the heat exchanger to the ice making compartment ; and a return duct for guiding cold air from the ice making compartment to the freezing compartment , wherein at least one of the air supply duct or the return duct is provided at one side wall of the refrigerating compartment and arranged between an outer wall (O) and an inner wall (I) forming the side wall of the refrigerating compartment , wherein the air supply duct or return duct is spaced apart from the outer wall (O) and the inner wall (I). an air supply duct for supplying cold air generated by the heat exchanger to the ice making compartment ; and a return duct for guiding cold air from the ice making compartment to the freezing compartment , wherein at least one of the air supply duct or the return duct is provided at one side wall of the refrigerating compartment and arranged between an outer wall (O) and an inner wall (I) forming the side wall of the refrigerating compartment , wherein the air supply duct or return duct is spaced apart from the outer wall (O) and the inner wall (I).