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A surface cleaning apparatus , comprising: a two-stage collection system, comprising: a mechanical collection stage comprising an agitator rotatably driven about a rotational axis and a first collection area configured to collect debris and liquid from the agitator ; and a suction collection stage comprising a pump in fluid communication with the first collection area to pump dirty liquid into a second collection area ; characterised in that the first collection area comprises one of: a strainer to separate collected liquid from collected debris and a sump below the strainer , wherein the pump in fluid communication with the sump ; and a receptacle and a collection tray configured to fit within the receptacle , the collection tray comprising a plurality of liquid drain openings , the collection tray being removable from the receptacle for disposal of any debris collected therein. a two-stage collection system, comprising: a mechanical collection stage comprising an agitator rotatably driven about a rotational axis and a first collection area configured to collect debris and liquid from the agitator ; and a suction collection stage comprising a pump in fluid communication with the first collection area to pump dirty liquid into a second collection area ; a mechanical collection stage comprising an agitator rotatably driven about a rotational axis and a first collection area configured to collect debris and liquid from the agitator ; and a suction collection stage comprising a pump in fluid communication with the first collection area to pump dirty liquid into a second collection area ; characterised in that the first collection area comprises one of: a strainer to separate collected liquid from collected debris and a sump below the strainer , wherein the pump in fluid communication with the sump ; and a receptacle and a collection tray configured to fit within the receptacle , the collection tray comprising a plurality of liquid drain openings , the collection tray being removable from the receptacle for disposal of any debris collected therein. a strainer to separate collected liquid from collected debris and a sump below the strainer , wherein the pump in fluid communication with the sump ; and a receptacle and a collection tray configured to fit within the receptacle , the collection tray comprising a plurality of liquid drain openings , the collection tray being removable from the receptacle for disposal of any debris collected therein.
A rotary pump comprising: a housing defining an annular chamber with inlet and outlet ports spaced apart around the chamber, a flexible annular diaphragm forming one side of the chamber spaced opposite an annular wall of the housing and having two opposed circular ends, the diaphragm being sealed at its edges to the housing, a partition extending across the chamber from a location between the inlet and outlet ports to the diaphragm; wherein the diaphragm comprises an outer surface which engages the annular wall of the housing, and an inner surface opposite the first surface, wherein the outer surface is configured to be pressed progressively against the opposite wall of the housing, by a rotating means , to force fluid drawn in at the inlet port on one side of the partition around the chamber and to expel it at the outlet port at the other side of the partition; the rotating means comprising a bearing ; a reinforcement ring surrounding the bearing and connected to a central region of the diaphragm; a pair of annular end caps , one in each end of the diaphragm, each end cap having a first end adjacent to a respective end of the diaphragm and a second end axially spaced from the first end adjacent to the bearing, characterized by the axial end of the second end being axially spaced less than 0.5 mm from the adjacent bearing or reinforcement ring ; and wherein the second end is formed with a groove at the radially outermost portion into which an inner part of the reinforcement ring can move in use. a housing defining an annular chamber with inlet and outlet ports spaced apart around the chamber, a flexible annular diaphragm forming one side of the chamber spaced opposite an annular wall of the housing and having two opposed circular ends, the diaphragm being sealed at its edges to the housing, a partition extending across the chamber from a location between the inlet and outlet ports to the diaphragm; wherein the diaphragm comprises an outer surface which engages the annular wall of the housing, and an inner surface opposite the first surface, wherein the outer surface is configured to be pressed progressively against the opposite wall of the housing, by a rotating means , to force fluid drawn in at the inlet port on one side of the partition around the chamber and to expel it at the outlet port at the other side of the partition; the rotating means comprising a bearing ; a reinforcement ring surrounding the bearing and connected to a central region of the diaphragm; a pair of annular end caps , one in each end of the diaphragm, each end cap having a first end adjacent to a respective end of the diaphragm and a second end axially spaced from the first end adjacent to the bearing, characterized by the axial end of the second end being axially spaced less than 0.5 mm from the adjacent bearing or reinforcement ring ; and wherein the second end is formed with a groove at the radially outermost portion into which an inner part of the reinforcement ring can move in use.
A semiconductor device comprising: a semiconductor substrate (SUB); an interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) formed over the semiconductor substrate (SUB) and having a main surface; a first wiring (M1W) and a second wiring (M2W) which are embedded in the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) and are adjacent to each other; wherein the first wiring (M1W) and the second wiring (M2W) are mainly made of a copper film, characterized in that : a region (DM1, ER1) having a nitrogen concentration higher than that of the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) is formed in the first main surface of the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) between the first wiring (M1W) and the second wiring (M2W), and a lower portion of the region (DM1, ER1) acts as an electric field relaxation layer (ER1) and has a higher nitrogen concentration than an upper portion of the region that is a damage layer (DM1). a semiconductor substrate (SUB); an interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) formed over the semiconductor substrate (SUB) and having a main surface; a first wiring (M1W) and a second wiring (M2W) which are embedded in the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) and are adjacent to each other; wherein the first wiring (M1W) and the second wiring (M2W) are mainly made of a copper film, characterized in that : a region (DM1, ER1) having a nitrogen concentration higher than that of the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) is formed in the first main surface of the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) between the first wiring (M1W) and the second wiring (M2W), and a lower portion of the region (DM1, ER1) acts as an electric field relaxation layer (ER1) and has a higher nitrogen concentration than an upper portion of the region that is a damage layer (DM1). a region (DM1, ER1) having a nitrogen concentration higher than that of the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) is formed in the first main surface of the interlayer insulating film (INS1, INS2, INS3) between the first wiring (M1W) and the second wiring (M2W), and a lower portion of the region (DM1, ER1) acts as an electric field relaxation layer (ER1) and has a higher nitrogen concentration than an upper portion of the region that is a damage layer (DM1).
A method for wireless communication, comprising: identifying a plurality of monitoring occasions available for transmission of remaining minimum system information, RMSI, scheduling information from a base station; characterized by determining , based at least in part on one or more parameters associated with at least a first monitoring occasion, two or more time locations, frequency locations, or combinations thereof, that are to be monitored for RMSI scheduling information; combining signals received in the two or more locations to generate a combined RMSI signal; and attempting to decode the combined RMSI signal to obtain the RMSI scheduling information. identifying a plurality of monitoring occasions available for transmission of remaining minimum system information, RMSI, scheduling information from a base station; characterized by determining , based at least in part on one or more parameters associated with at least a first monitoring occasion, two or more time locations, frequency locations, or combinations thereof, that are to be monitored for RMSI scheduling information; combining signals received in the two or more locations to generate a combined RMSI signal; and attempting to decode the combined RMSI signal to obtain the RMSI scheduling information.
Composition for use in the prevention and/or treatment of intellectual disability and neurodegenerative diseases in a subject with Down syndrome, wherein the composition comprises as active agent at least one compound belonging to the class of dipeptidyl-peptidase IV (DPP4) enzyme inhibitors and also to the class of gliptins.
A method for amplifying uplink light of a passive optical network, PON, wherein the PON comprises an optical network unit, ONU, an optical line terminal, OLT, and an optical amplifier, OA, and the method comprises: receiving (S1), by the ONU, a registration signal transmitted from the OLT; determining (S2), by the ONU, a gain value of the OA, based on the registration signal; and performing, by the ONU, gain value adjustment on the OA according to the determined gain value, so that registration is completed when an uplink optical signal transmitted to the OLT through the OA reaches preset power (S3). receiving (S1), by the ONU, a registration signal transmitted from the OLT; determining (S2), by the ONU, a gain value of the OA, based on the registration signal; and performing, by the ONU, gain value adjustment on the OA according to the determined gain value, so that registration is completed when an uplink optical signal transmitted to the OLT through the OA reaches preset power (S3).
An item of footwear including: a sole ; and a carbon-fibre reinforced shank provided within the sole , the carbon-fibre reinforced shank extending along an entire length and width of the sole to provide rigidity to the sole , wherein the shank is curved upwards from a central portion of the shank to opposing ends of the shank along the length of the shank , and wherein the sole defines a rocker that is configured to assist the wearer with forward movement when a front portion of the item of footwear is lowered and a heel portion of the item of footwear is raised. a sole ; and a carbon-fibre reinforced shank provided within the sole , the carbon-fibre reinforced shank extending along an entire length and width of the sole to provide rigidity to the sole , wherein the shank is curved upwards from a central portion of the shank to opposing ends of the shank along the length of the shank , and wherein the sole defines a rocker that is configured to assist the wearer with forward movement when a front portion of the item of footwear is lowered and a heel portion of the item of footwear is raised.
A carrier arrangement for mounting a camera unit on a vehicle , said carrier arrangement comprising a base plate configured to be attached to a windshield of said vehicle and a support device for carrying said camera unit , said support device and said base plate being associated with a fastening arrangement for attaching the support device to the base plate , wherein said fastening arrangement comprises a plurality of pins arranged on said support device and configured for cooperating with corresponding fastening units arranged on said base plate , wherein at least one of said pins is shaped with a non-circular cross-section and wherein each fastening unit has an opening hole which is configured for fitting a corresponding pin , characterized in that each of said fastening units is flexible in a direction along the extension of each corresponding pin when being forced by said pin ; that each fastening unit comprises a central section and two side sections on each side of the central section , said central section being resilient and configured for flexing during mounting of a corresponding pin ; and that each central section comprises a further opening in the central section , said further opening being configured for allowing expansion of said hole during mounting of the pin .
A cable retaining device configured to use with a robotic actuator, comprising: a generally cylindrically shaped body defining a longitudinal-axis , wherein a mesial portion of the body defines a passage configured to receive a cable extending longitudinally along an entire length of the body , wherein a distal portion of the body defines a slot extending radially about the longitudinal axis ; and a cable retaining band disposed within the slot configured to radially encircle the cable , characterized in that the body includes a plurality of ridges extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis along an exterior surface of the body . a generally cylindrically shaped body defining a longitudinal-axis , wherein a mesial portion of the body defines a passage configured to receive a cable extending longitudinally along an entire length of the body , wherein a distal portion of the body defines a slot extending radially about the longitudinal axis ; and a cable retaining band disposed within the slot configured to radially encircle the cable , characterized in that the body includes a plurality of ridges extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis along an exterior surface of the body .
An electric drive axle for a motor vehicle, comprising: an axle housing; an electric motor having an output shaft directly driven by a bevel pinion gear coupled thereto; a fixed ratio planetary gear set including a sun gear , a ring gear , and a carrier connecting the sun gear and ring gear ; a differential unit including a differential gear arrangement housed within a differential case, wherein the carrier is in driving engagement with the differential case; a first clutch configured to selectively couple the sun gear to the bevel pinion gear or to a first stationary member of the electric drive axle , and a second clutch configured to selectively couple the ring gear to a second stationary member , wherein the electric drive axle is configured to be operated in a first mode of operation by engaging the first clutch to selectively couple the sun gear to the first stationary member , wherein the electric drive axle is configured to be operated in a second mode of operation by not engaging the first clutch , and wherein the electric drive axle is configured to be operated in a third mode of operation by engaging the second clutch to selectively couple the ring gear to the second stationary member . an axle housing; an electric motor having an output shaft directly driven by a bevel pinion gear coupled thereto; a fixed ratio planetary gear set including a sun gear , a ring gear , and a carrier connecting the sun gear and ring gear ; a differential unit including a differential gear arrangement housed within a differential case, wherein the carrier is in driving engagement with the differential case; a first clutch configured to selectively couple the sun gear to the bevel pinion gear or to a first stationary member of the electric drive axle , and a second clutch configured to selectively couple the ring gear to a second stationary member , wherein the electric drive axle is configured to be operated in a first mode of operation by engaging the first clutch to selectively couple the sun gear to the first stationary member , wherein the electric drive axle is configured to be operated in a second mode of operation by not engaging the first clutch , and wherein the electric drive axle is configured to be operated in a third mode of operation by engaging the second clutch to selectively couple the ring gear to the second stationary member .
A method for determining a network switching resource, the method being performed by a terminal and being characterized by comprising sending (S11), when establishing a connection to a first operator network in at least two operator networks, pre-stored first information of a second operator network in the at least two operator networks and second information of the terminal in the second operator network to the first operator network, wherein the terminal is used to connect to the at least two operator networks; and determining (S12), a time-domain resource for disconnecting from the first operator network and performing an activity in the second operator network according to first configuration information sent by the first operator network, and/or second configuration information sent by the second operator network after establishing a communication connection to the second operator network. sending (S11), when establishing a connection to a first operator network in at least two operator networks, pre-stored first information of a second operator network in the at least two operator networks and second information of the terminal in the second operator network to the first operator network, wherein the terminal is used to connect to the at least two operator networks; and determining (S12), a time-domain resource for disconnecting from the first operator network and performing an activity in the second operator network according to first configuration information sent by the first operator network, and/or second configuration information sent by the second operator network after establishing a communication connection to the second operator network.
A writing device for electronic paper comprising: an array substrate , a master control module , an input module electrically connected with the master control module , a position sensing module and an array substrate driving module electrically connected with the master control module , the array substrate being electrically connected with the array substrate driving module , an upper surface of the array substrate being configured to be electrically connected with electronic paper to be written, the input module being configured to input operation instructions to the master control module , and the master control module being configured for driving the array substrate driving module to drive the array substrate for performing writing operation according to the operation instructions; wherein the position sensing module is electrically connected with the master control module and configured for sensing the electronic paper disposed on the array substrate ; characterized in that the position sensing module comprises at least one size line made of a conductive material and a position detection controller electrically connected with the master control module , the size line is configured on an upper surface of the array substrate and configured for dividing the upper surface of the array substrate into regions of respective sizes.
Method for dosing and storage of liquids by means of a permanently open container , wherein the container comprises a fluid reservoir in which at least one fluid is held for storage, wherein the container has at least one opening for the dosed administration of the fluid out of the fluid reservoir , wherein the opening is permanently unsealed, wherein influencing factors cause at least one change in the pressure in the container , wherein influencing factors transfer the system formed by container and fluid into an unstable state, wherein the pressure is recorded in at least one place in the container , and wherein at least one reaction is initiated depending on at least one recorded change of pressure , which reaction is suitable for retaining the system of container and fluid in a stable state or to restore this stable state, characterised in that besides the fluid reservoir , the container has a dosing device wherein a sterility barrier is interposed between the fluid reservoir and the dosing device .
A self-supporting structure formed by assembling at least two composite material sandwich structure panels, said two panels respectively having two assembly portions with complementary profile elements that each have at least one means for clamping the panels that is located along the complementary profile elements, said clamping means being capable of occupying an active state for a maximum clamping of the two panels, the assembly portions being profiled such that when the clamping means occupy the active state, the two interlocked panels have a three-dimensional shape corresponding to that of said two panels in the structure to be created, and form a self-supporting substructure.
A device for verifying the authenticity of a valuable or security document, wherein the device comprises at least one first alternating voltage source, one first transformer , and at least one first electrode , wherein the first transformer is electrically connected on its input side to the first alternating voltage source and on its output side to the first electrode , wherein an output voltage with a first amplitude and an excitation frequency can be generated by means of the first alternating voltage source, wherein the output voltage can be transformed into an excitation voltage with a second amplitude by means of the first transformer , and wherein the first electrode generates an electrical excitation field as a function of the excitation voltage, characterized in that the first transformer and the first electrode are configured such that a resonance frequency of a resonant circuit, which comprises at least one secondary inductance of the first transformer and one capacitance of the first electrode , is greater than or equal to 80 kHz, the excitation frequency corresponding to the resonance frequency.
Cooking appliance apparatus with at least one fan unit (12a-c), which has at least one fan wheel (16a-c), which can be rotated about a rotation axis (14a-c), with at least one heating element (18a-c), which is provided to heat the fan wheel (16a-c) in at least one operating state, wherein the heating element (18a-c) is configured as an induction heating element, with at least one cooking appliance rear wall (36a-c), wherein the heating element (18a-c) is also provided to heat the cooking appliance rear wall (36a-c) in the operating state, and with at least one muffle (44a-c), within which at least the fan wheel (16a-c) and also the heating element (18a-c) and at least the cooking appliance rear wall (36a-c) are arranged in at least one mounted state, characterised in that the heating element (18a-c) and the fan wheel (16a-c) are arranged behind the cooking appliance rear wall (36a-c) when viewed from a front face and between the cooking appliance rear wall (36a-c) and a muffle rear wall (34a-c) of the muffle (44a-c), wherein the heating element (18a-c) is arranged in proximity to the fan wheel (16a-c).