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A controller for use in a power converter , comprising: a drive circuit coupled to generate a drive signal to control switching of a power switch to control a transfer of energy from a power converter input to a power converter output; an input adapted to receive an enable signal that is representative of the output of the power converter and informs the controller to enable or disable the power switch, wherein the enable signal includes enable events responsive to the power converter output and which cause the power switch to be enabled or disabled, wherein the drive circuit is coupled to turn on the power switch for a said ON time in response to the enable events and wherein the drive circuit is coupled to turn off the power switch in response to a power switch current reaching a variable current limit threshold that varies in response to a time between successive enable events of the enable signal; and characterised by a current limit threshold generator coupled to generate the variable current limit threshold, wherein the variable current limit threshold generator is coupled to increase, within a current limit threshold range, the variable current limit threshold at an increase rate during a fixed time period after an end of each ON time of the power switch, and wherein the current limit threshold generator is coupled to decrease the variable current limit threshold, within the current limit threshold range, after the fixed time period at a decrease rate until the power switch current reaches the variable current limit threshold. a drive circuit coupled to generate a drive signal to control switching of a power switch to control a transfer of energy from a power converter input to a power converter output; an input adapted to receive an enable signal that is representative of the output of the power converter and informs the controller to enable or disable the power switch, wherein the enable signal includes enable events responsive to the power converter output and which cause the power switch to be enabled or disabled, wherein the drive circuit is coupled to turn on the power switch for a said ON time in response to the enable events and wherein the drive circuit is coupled to turn off the power switch in response to a power switch current reaching a variable current limit threshold that varies in response to a time between successive enable events of the enable signal; and characterised by a current limit threshold generator coupled to generate the variable current limit threshold, wherein the variable current limit threshold generator is coupled to increase, within a current limit threshold range, the variable current limit threshold at an increase rate during a fixed time period after an end of each ON time of the power switch, and wherein the current limit threshold generator is coupled to decrease the variable current limit threshold, within the current limit threshold range, after the fixed time period at a decrease rate until the power switch current reaches the variable current limit threshold.
A wound care product (200;300;400) comprising a backing layer (201;301;401) and an adhesive layer (202;302;402) having a skin-facing surface (203;403), wherein at least a portion of said skin-facing surface (203;403) of said adhesive layer (202;302;402) comprises an antimicrobial coating , characterized in that said antimicrobial coating is soluble in an aqueous medium and in that said coating comprises chlorhexidine phosphate.
A control device for an internal combustion engine comprising a fuel injection valve , and an accelerator opening degree sensor , the control device comprising: a basic accelerator request torque calculating section configured to calculate a basic accelerator request torque based on an accelerator opening degree detected by the accelerator opening degree sensor ; and a target acceleration increase amount calculating section configured to calculate a target acceleration increase amount based on a relation (RL1, RL2, RL3) of the target acceleration increase amount and an accelerator opening degree increase amount; wherein the control device is configured to calculate a torque increase amount correction amount based on the target acceleration increase amount, calculate a request engine torque based on the basic accelerator request torque and the torque increase amount correction amount, calculate a request injection amount based on the request engine torque, and control the fuel injection valve based on the request injection amount; wherein the control device is for an internal combustion engine using an operating state and the operating state has a respective constraint; the relation (RL1, RL2, RL3) of the target acceleration increase amount and the accelerator opening degree increase amount, which is used in calculation of the target acceleration increase amount, is selected such that, as a present operating state becomes closer to the respective constraint, then a ratio of the target acceleration increase amount and the accelerator opening degree increase amount becomes smaller. a basic accelerator request torque calculating section configured to calculate a basic accelerator request torque based on an accelerator opening degree detected by the accelerator opening degree sensor ; and a target acceleration increase amount calculating section configured to calculate a target acceleration increase amount based on a relation (RL1, RL2, RL3) of the target acceleration increase amount and an accelerator opening degree increase amount; wherein the control device is configured to calculate a torque increase amount correction amount based on the target acceleration increase amount, calculate a request engine torque based on the basic accelerator request torque and the torque increase amount correction amount, calculate a request injection amount based on the request engine torque, and control the fuel injection valve based on the request injection amount; wherein the control device is for an internal combustion engine using an operating state and the operating state has a respective constraint; the relation (RL1, RL2, RL3) of the target acceleration increase amount and the accelerator opening degree increase amount, which is used in calculation of the target acceleration increase amount, is selected such that, as a present operating state becomes closer to the respective constraint, then a ratio of the target acceleration increase amount and the accelerator opening degree increase amount becomes smaller.
Tracking unit for a human-powered vehicle, the human-powered vehicle comprising a frame , the tracking unit comprising a tracker , such as a GPS and/or GSM unit, and an antenna for allowing the tracker to communicate with a receiver, wherein - said tracker is placed inside the frame of a human-powered vehicle; and - said tracking unit includes a wire extending from the tracker , through a hole below a crank in the frame , to the antenna mounted externally on said frame at or near said hole . - said tracker is placed inside the frame of a human-powered vehicle; and - said tracking unit includes a wire extending from the tracker , through a hole below a crank in the frame , to the antenna mounted externally on said frame at or near said hole .
A mounting system for mounting at least one energy storage system , ESS, to a vehicle frame , characterized in that the mounting system comprises: - at least one ESS bracket assembly attached to the ESS, the bracket assembly comprising a cushion and a bump stop attached to a bracket frame , wherein the bump stop is arranged to fit in an opening in a locking mechanism when the locking mechanism is in an open position; and - at least one frame mounted bracket comprising a recess arranged to receive the cushion and restrict the movement of the ESS bracket assembly in a horizontal plane, and further comprising a guiding arrangement for the locking mechanism to be translatable in a horizontal direction and to restrict movement of the locking mechanism in a vertical direction so as to lock the ESS bracket assembly in a vertical direction by restricting the movement of the bump stop in the vertical direction when in a closed position. - at least one ESS bracket assembly attached to the ESS, the bracket assembly comprising a cushion and a bump stop attached to a bracket frame , wherein the bump stop is arranged to fit in an opening in a locking mechanism when the locking mechanism is in an open position; and - at least one frame mounted bracket comprising a recess arranged to receive the cushion and restrict the movement of the ESS bracket assembly in a horizontal plane, and further comprising a guiding arrangement for the locking mechanism to be translatable in a horizontal direction and to restrict movement of the locking mechanism in a vertical direction so as to lock the ESS bracket assembly in a vertical direction by restricting the movement of the bump stop in the vertical direction when in a closed position.
A method of operating a rechargeable pack for containing and recharging an e-cigarette , said pack comprising: a pack battery ; a first connector which is electrically connectable to an external power source; a first recharging mechanism for recharging the pack battery using the external power source when the first connector is electrically connected to the external power source; a tube for receiving an e-cigarette such that the e-cigarette can be contained within the recharging pack; a second connector which is electrically connectable to the e-cigarette when the e-cigarette is received within the tube; and a second recharging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette using the pack battery when the e-cigarette is electrically connected to the second connector; the method characterized by : performing a positive check that an e-cigarette is inserted into the tube , wherein said positive check comprises providing the pack with a communications facility through the second connector such that the pack is able to confirm the identity of the e-cigarette; and responsive to said positive check, protecting against the pack battery providing current through the second connector, such that said recharging using the pack battery is prevented unless a positive outcome to said check occurs. performing a positive check that an e-cigarette is inserted into the tube , wherein said positive check comprises providing the pack with a communications facility through the second connector such that the pack is able to confirm the identity of the e-cigarette; and responsive to said positive check, protecting against the pack battery providing current through the second connector, such that said recharging using the pack battery is prevented unless a positive outcome to said check occurs.
Vehicle chassis, comprising: - two essentially parallel runners that extend in a longitudinal direction and that are configured to extend over rear wheels of a vehicle and to support said rear wheels; - wherein a plane (P) is defined by a bottom surface of the longitudinal direction of the parallel runners ; and - a lift cylinder support that is recessed relative to the plane (P) defined by the runners , characterized in that - the runners comprise an L-shaped cross section in the longitudinal direction thereof, said L-shape comprising a short leg that extends from one of the parallel runners inward toward the other of the parallel runners , and a long leg that forms a side piece (9-8) of the runner ; - wherein the bottom surface of the runners is defined by the short legs ; and - wherein a side piece (9-7) of the lift cylinder support is integrally formed by a part of the side piece (9-8) of the runner that extends beyond the plane (P) defined by the bottom surface of the longitudinal direction of the parallel runners to thereby form a one part side piece defined by a continuous integral wall of both the runner and the lift cylinder support . - two essentially parallel runners that extend in a longitudinal direction and that are configured to extend over rear wheels of a vehicle and to support said rear wheels; - wherein a plane (P) is defined by a bottom surface of the longitudinal direction of the parallel runners ; and - a lift cylinder support that is recessed relative to the plane (P) defined by the runners , - the runners comprise an L-shaped cross section in the longitudinal direction thereof, said L-shape comprising a short leg that extends from one of the parallel runners inward toward the other of the parallel runners , and a long leg that forms a side piece (9-8) of the runner ; - wherein the bottom surface of the runners is defined by the short legs ; and - wherein a side piece (9-7) of the lift cylinder support is integrally formed by a part of the side piece (9-8) of the runner that extends beyond the plane (P) defined by the bottom surface of the longitudinal direction of the parallel runners to thereby form a one part side piece defined by a continuous integral wall of both the runner and the lift cylinder support .
A method of controlling a rotating three-phase motor having three interconnected motor coils (L1, L2, L3), each corresponding to one of three phases and each supplied with current through at least one of a plurality of switching circuit components, comprising: - generating in synchronism with the rotation of the motor a variable duty cycle pulse-width modulated signal for each of the switching circuit components; - using the generated variable duty cycle pulse-width modulated signals to control switching circuit components to selectively place pairs of motor coils (L1, L2, L3) in current conducting states and to develop an associated varying voltage for each of the phases; - monitoring respective logical on-off states of the pulse-width modulated signals to identify one phase that exhibits a voltage in between the voltages of the other two phases ; and for the identified one phase, generating said variable duty cycle pulse-width modulated signal so that when the switching circuit components of the other two phases are concurrently switched on, the respective switching circuit component of the identified one phase is not switched on. - generating in synchronism with the rotation of the motor a variable duty cycle pulse-width modulated signal for each of the switching circuit components; - using the generated variable duty cycle pulse-width modulated signals to control switching circuit components to selectively place pairs of motor coils (L1, L2, L3) in current conducting states and to develop an associated varying voltage for each of the phases; - monitoring respective logical on-off states of the pulse-width modulated signals to identify one phase that exhibits a voltage in between the voltages of the other two phases ; and
A method for controlling a wind turbine based on an identified surface condition of a rotor blade of the wind turbine , the method comprising: actively adjusting an operating input of the wind turbine ; monitoring an operating parameter of the wind turbine to obtain parameter data related to the operating parameter as the operating input of the wind turbine changes by the adjusting step; analyzing the parameter data to identify a roughness state of the rotor blade comprising comparing the parameter data to predetermined clean parameter data related to the operating parameter; and performing a corrective action when it has been identified that a surface of the rotor blade is aerodynamically rough, wherein performing the corrective action comprises adjusting at least one of a pitch angle or a tip speed ratio of the rotor blade for recovering AEP (Annual Energy Production) reduction caused by the roughness state by enhancing a performance of the rotor blades and/or the wind turbine despite the existence of the roughness state. actively adjusting an operating input of the wind turbine ; monitoring an operating parameter of the wind turbine to obtain parameter data related to the operating parameter as the operating input of the wind turbine changes by the adjusting step; analyzing the parameter data to identify a roughness state of the rotor blade comprising comparing the parameter data to predetermined clean parameter data related to the operating parameter; and performing a corrective action when it has been identified that a surface of the rotor blade is aerodynamically rough, wherein performing the corrective action comprises adjusting at least one of a pitch angle or a tip speed ratio of the rotor blade for recovering AEP (Annual Energy Production) reduction caused by the roughness state by enhancing a performance of the rotor blades and/or the wind turbine despite the existence of the roughness state.
A vehicle control system that controls a vehicle of a steer-by-wire type, the vehicle control system comprising one or more processors configured to execute: reaction force control that applies a steering reaction force to a steering wheel of the vehicle ; and driving assist control that assists driving of the vehicle , wherein the reaction force control includes road information transmission control that applies a steering reaction force component corresponding to an oscillation caused by road surface unevenness to the steering wheel , the one or more processors are further configured to set the steering reaction force component caused by the road information transmission control to zero when a deactivation condition is satisfied, characterised in that the deactivation condition is that the driving assist control is in operation and a steering parameter reflecting a steering intention of a driver of the vehicle is less than a threshold (Tth_RI), or the deactivation condition is that the driving assist control that vibrates the steering wheel for notifying the driver of a possibility of a lane departure is in operation. reaction force control that applies a steering reaction force to a steering wheel of the vehicle ; and driving assist control that assists driving of the vehicle , wherein the reaction force control includes road information transmission control that applies a steering reaction force component corresponding to an oscillation caused by road surface unevenness to the steering wheel , the one or more processors are further configured to set the steering reaction force component caused by the road information transmission control to zero when a deactivation condition is satisfied, characterised in that the deactivation condition is that the driving assist control is in operation and a steering parameter reflecting a steering intention of a driver of the vehicle is less than a threshold (Tth_RI), or the deactivation condition is that the driving assist control that vibrates the steering wheel for notifying the driver of a possibility of a lane departure is in operation.
A medical device comprising a body and a monitor system, wherein the monitor system is a display and operating unit which includes a curved display and user interface , characterized in that the curved display and user interface has a concave curvature and the degree and/or the course of the concave curvature of the display and user interface is adapted to a predetermined user distance of the user from the display and user interface of the monitor system in order to reduce reflections of light rays at the predetermined user distance from the display and user interface towards the eye of the user, wherein the predetermined user distance is within a range of 0.2 m and 1 m.
A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein Ring A is an optionally further substituted C 3-6 cycloalkane ring, an optionally further substituted azetidine ring, an optionally further substituted pyrrolidine ring, an optionally further substituted piperidine ring, an optionally further substituted piperazine ring, an optionally further substituted benzene ring, an optionally further substituted thiazole ring, an optionally further substituted oxazole ring, an optionally further substituted thiophene ring, an optionally further substituted bicyclic homocycle, or an optionally further substituted bicyclic fused heterocycle, Ring D is a ring optionally further substituted by C 1-6 alkyl group(s) optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), n is 1 or 2, X is -O-, -CR 1 R 2 -, -CR 1 R 2 -O-, -O-CR 1 R 2 - or -NR 3 -, R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R a and R b are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C 1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), or a salt thereof. Ring A is an optionally further substituted C 3-6 cycloalkane ring, an optionally further substituted azetidine ring, an optionally further substituted pyrrolidine ring, an optionally further substituted piperidine ring, an optionally further substituted piperazine ring, an optionally further substituted benzene ring, an optionally further substituted thiazole ring, an optionally further substituted oxazole ring, an optionally further substituted thiophene ring, an optionally further substituted bicyclic homocycle, or an optionally further substituted bicyclic fused heterocycle, an optionally further substituted C 3-6 cycloalkane ring, an optionally further substituted azetidine ring, an optionally further substituted pyrrolidine ring, an optionally further substituted piperidine ring, an optionally further substituted piperazine ring, an optionally further substituted benzene ring, an optionally further substituted thiazole ring, an optionally further substituted oxazole ring, an optionally further substituted thiophene ring, an optionally further substituted bicyclic homocycle, or an optionally further substituted bicyclic fused heterocycle, Ring D is a ring optionally further substituted by C 1-6 alkyl group(s) optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), n is 1 or 2, X is -O-, -CR 1 R 2 -, -CR 1 R 2 -O-, -O-CR 1 R 2 - or -NR 3 -, R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R a and R b are each independently a hydrogen atom or a C 1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s),
Method for obtaining a turbomachine solid blade comprising a core , a head and a root , said method comprising: - a step of producing a blank from at least two parts , at least one of them being a solid part obtained by cutting of a bar made of a metal alloy or of a ceramic-based material, said at least two parts being assembled by a diffusion connection technique without melting, and - a step of machining this blank to produce a blade with a defined profile. - a step of producing a blank from at least two parts , at least one of them being a solid part obtained by cutting of a bar made of a metal alloy or of a ceramic-based material, said at least two parts being assembled by a diffusion connection technique without melting, and - a step of machining this blank to produce a blade with a defined profile.