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A stator assembly (60; 160) of a gas turbine engine comprising: a first shroud (62; 162) extending about an assembly axis (X) to bound a flow path (FP), the first shroud (62; 162) defining a first shroud opening (68; 168); an airfoil (66; 166) including an airfoil body (66A; 166A) extending from a first end portion (66B; 166B), the first end portion (66B; 166B) received in the first shroud opening (68; 168) and defining a pair of airfoil openings (66D; 166D; 166D'); and a retention clip (72; 272) including an intermediate portion (72A; 272A) connecting a first leg portion (72B; 272B) and a second leg portion (72C; 272C), wherein the intermediate portion (72A; 272A) is compressible such that the second leg portion (72C; 272C) is moved in a direction (D2) toward the first leg portion (72B; 272B) to position the first and second leg portions (72B, 72C; 272B, 272C) in the pair of airfoil openings such that the retention clip (72; 272) limits movement of the airfoil (66; 166) relative to the first shroud (62; 162), characterised in that the intermediate portion causes each of the first leg portion (72B; 272B) and the second leg portion (72C; 272C) to press outwardly against walls of a respective one of the pair of airfoil openings (66D; 166D; 166D') when the retention clip (72; 272) is in an installed position, wherein the retention clip (72; 272) includes a pair of generally U-shaped handles (72D; 272D) that each connect the intermediate portion (72A; 272A) to a respective one of the first and second leg portions (72B, 72C; 272B; 272C). a first shroud (62; 162) extending about an assembly axis (X) to bound a flow path (FP), the first shroud (62; 162) defining a first shroud opening (68; 168); an airfoil (66; 166) including an airfoil body (66A; 166A) extending from a first end portion (66B; 166B), the first end portion (66B; 166B) received in the first shroud opening (68; 168) and defining a pair of airfoil openings (66D; 166D; 166D'); and a retention clip (72; 272) including an intermediate portion (72A; 272A) connecting a first leg portion (72B; 272B) and a second leg portion (72C; 272C), wherein the intermediate portion (72A; 272A) is compressible such that the second leg portion (72C; 272C) is moved in a direction (D2) toward the first leg portion (72B; 272B) to position the first and second leg portions (72B, 72C; 272B, 272C) in the pair of airfoil openings such that the retention clip (72; 272) limits movement of the airfoil (66; 166) relative to the first shroud (62; 162), characterised in that the intermediate portion causes each of the first leg portion (72B; 272B) and the second leg portion (72C; 272C) to press outwardly against walls of a respective one of the pair of airfoil openings (66D; 166D; 166D') when the retention clip (72; 272) is in an installed position, wherein the retention clip (72; 272) includes a pair of generally U-shaped handles (72D; 272D) that each connect the intermediate portion (72A; 272A) to a respective one of the first and second leg portions (72B, 72C; 272B; 272C).
A torque transmission system for transmitting a torque from at least one drive unit, comprising a torque transmission element and a support element supporting the torque transmission element by means of pivot bearings , wherein the torque transmission element is a ring gear and has a first connection device , formed as a first toothing, for non-rotatable coupling of the torque transmission element to a first unit, and a second connection device , configured as an internal toothing, for coupling the torque transmission element to a second unit, and one of the two elements, torque transmission element and support element , forms a substantially hollow cylindrical shoulder , and the respective other element forms an outside of a cylinder and, radially to the outside relative thereto, forms an inside of a hollow cylinder , wherein the shoulder is arranged in the radial direction between the outside of the cylinder and the inside of the hollow cylinder , and a first pivot bearing is arranged between the outside of the cylinder and the shoulder and a second pivot bearing is arranged between the shoulder and the inside of the hollow cylinder , and wherein moreover the torque transmission element has a radially extending web , wherein the torque transmission element forms the first connection device on a first axial side of the web and the second connection device on a second axial side of the web .
A method comprising: transmitting electromagnetic radiation through a fluid , the electromagnetic radiation including x-ray and gamma radiation; receiving a portion of the electromagnetic radiation transmitted through the fluid at a detector comprising a detection chain of components; and analyzing the fluid based on the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received at the detector, wherein analyzing the fluid includes: measuring the energy spectrum of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received by the detector ; and using the measured energy spectrum and a physical model of detector response to electromagnetic radiation to infer incident count rates for discrete energy levels of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received by the detector, characterised in that the physical model includes a detector response function that is based on physical characteristics of the detector and on component response functions for each of a plurality of components of the detection chain that relates inputs at each component of the detection chain to corresponding outputs. transmitting electromagnetic radiation through a fluid , the electromagnetic radiation including x-ray and gamma radiation; receiving a portion of the electromagnetic radiation transmitted through the fluid at a detector comprising a detection chain of components; and analyzing the fluid based on the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received at the detector, wherein analyzing the fluid includes: measuring the energy spectrum of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received by the detector ; and using the measured energy spectrum and a physical model of detector response to electromagnetic radiation to infer incident count rates for discrete energy levels of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received by the detector, characterised in that the physical model includes a detector response function that is based on physical characteristics of the detector and on component response functions for each of a plurality of components of the detection chain that relates inputs at each component of the detection chain to corresponding outputs. measuring the energy spectrum of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received by the detector ; and using the measured energy spectrum and a physical model of detector response to electromagnetic radiation to infer incident count rates for discrete energy levels of the portion of the electromagnetic radiation received by the detector, characterised in that the physical model includes a detector response function that is based on physical characteristics of the detector and on component response functions for each of a plurality of components of the detection chain that relates inputs at each component of the detection chain to corresponding outputs.
A capsule device configured to navigate through a patient's GI tract the capsule device comprising a housing, having a length L, which is a longest dimension of the capsule device ; an acceleration sensor , detecting an acceleration of the capsule device in three dimensions at a first sampling frequency at a first acceleration period, wherein the acceleration sensor has three axes, x, y, and z, the z axis is parallel to the length L direction, and x and y axes are perpendicular to the length L direction; a microcontroller unit, configured to take input from the acceleration sensor , and perform acceleration value calculations, the microcontroller unit further instructs the acceleration sensor to take measurement at a second sampling frequency at a second acceleration period if a first acceleration value is equal to or higher than a first threshold acceleration value, wherein the second sampling frequency is larger than the first sampling frequency; a capsule initiation unit, configured to request confirmation from a user to place the capsule device in a pre-working state if a second acceleration value is equal to or higher than a second threshold acceleration value; and a power supply providing power to the acceleration sensor , the microcontroller unit and the capsule initiation unit.
A device for retrieving a body from within a tubular structure, the device having a proximal end and a distal end and comprising: a device body at the proximal end; a conduit extending away from the device body to the distal end and sized to be receivable in the tubular structure; at least one actuator operably associated with the device body; a first strand extending at least in part through the conduit; a second strand extending at least in part through the conduit; wherein the first and second strands are affixed at the distal end of the device, and wherein the second strand is wound around the first strand along at least a distal length of the first strand; wherein the at least one actuator is operable to cause the second strand to adopt an expanded state in which the second strand defines a trawl volume to catch the body for retrieval of the body from the tubular structure; characterised in that the at least one actuator includes first and second actuators, wherein the first and second actuators are separately operable, wherein the first strand is coupled to the first actuator and the second strand is coupled to the second actuator. a device body at the proximal end; a conduit extending away from the device body to the distal end and sized to be receivable in the tubular structure; at least one actuator operably associated with the device body; a first strand extending at least in part through the conduit; a second strand extending at least in part through the conduit; wherein the first and second strands are affixed at the distal end of the device, and wherein the second strand is wound around the first strand along at least a distal length of the first strand; wherein the at least one actuator is operable to cause the second strand to adopt an expanded state in which the second strand defines a trawl volume to catch the body for retrieval of the body from the tubular structure; characterised in that the at least one actuator includes first and second actuators, wherein the first and second actuators are separately operable, wherein the first strand is coupled to the first actuator and the second strand is coupled to the second actuator.
A garment care device comprising: - a sensor for generating an output signal characterizing a movement of said garment care device, wherein said sensor is an accelerometer, - a control unit coupled to said sensor , the control unit being adapted to: a) identify and compare characteristics of said output signal to characteristics of a predefined displacement pattern, wherein said predefined displacement pattern corresponds to the amount of a linear displacement along a given direction of the garment care device, b) adjust at least one operating parameter of the garment care device based on the result of the comparison between characteristics of said output signal and characteristics of said predefined displacement pattern, - and characterised in that the garment care device further comprises a steam generator , wherein said sensor is adapted to generate an acceleration signal (AS) varying along the time in a vertical direction (Z), wherein said at least one operating parameter comprises a steam amount generated by said steam generator , such that: if the acceleration signal (AS) is above 1.05 g, or if the acceleration signal is above 1.05 g for a certain duration, the steam amount generated by said steam generator is reduced or stopped. - a sensor for generating an output signal characterizing a movement of said garment care device, wherein said sensor is an accelerometer, - a control unit coupled to said sensor , the control unit being adapted to: a) identify and compare characteristics of said output signal to characteristics of a predefined displacement pattern, wherein said predefined displacement pattern corresponds to the amount of a linear displacement along a given direction of the garment care device, b) adjust at least one operating parameter of the garment care device based on the result of the comparison between characteristics of said output signal and characteristics of said predefined displacement pattern, a) identify and compare characteristics of said output signal to characteristics of a predefined displacement pattern, wherein said predefined displacement pattern corresponds to the amount of a linear displacement along a given direction of the garment care device, b) adjust at least one operating parameter of the garment care device based on the result of the comparison between characteristics of said output signal and characteristics of said predefined displacement pattern, - and characterised in that the garment care device further comprises a steam generator , wherein said sensor is adapted to generate an acceleration signal (AS) varying along the time in a vertical direction (Z), wherein said at least one operating parameter comprises a steam amount generated by said steam generator , such that: if the acceleration signal (AS) is above 1.05 g, or if the acceleration signal is above 1.05 g for a certain duration, the steam amount generated by said steam generator is reduced or stopped. if the acceleration signal (AS) is above 1.05 g, or if the acceleration signal is above 1.05 g for a certain duration,
A composition comprising up to 10% w/w lidocaine and up to 3% w/w meloxicam for use in the treatment of pain in a livestock animal, wherein the composition is a gel, cream, lotion, or hydrogel; and wherein the pain is associated with one or more of castration, tail docking; de-horning; de-clawing; de-beaking; and beak-trimming.
An agricultural device for air dropping flexible elements with closed profile , of the ring type, comprising a frame equipped with at least two dropping members on the outside periphery thereof, each dropping member being able to optionally receive one or a plurality of mobile elements - at least one of the dropping members will receive a mobile element - characterized in that at least one mobile element is a belt intended to maintain and move the flexible elements with closed profile on-board the frame .
A pipe system comprising: a first pipe section and a second pipe section arranged, and together defining a total length, along a longitudinal axis , said first and second pipe sections being movable with respect to each other so as to shorten the total length in a contracted orientation or to lengthen the total length in an elongate, extended orientation; and a fixation member that clamps a portion of said second pipe section to a portion of said first pipe section at both the contracted orientation and the elongate, extended orientation, said fixation member comprising an insulator which is electrically insulating and passes no electrical current between said first and second pipe sections , wherein said first and second pipe sections are telescopic with each other, characterized in that said fixation member comprises an annular fixation member comprising a grip ring that clamps against an electrically insulating sleeve wrapped around an outer contour of said first pipe section , wherein said grip ring does not pierce said sleeve . a first pipe section and a second pipe section arranged, and together defining a total length, along a longitudinal axis , said first and second pipe sections being movable with respect to each other so as to shorten the total length in a contracted orientation or to lengthen the total length in an elongate, extended orientation; and a fixation member that clamps a portion of said second pipe section to a portion of said first pipe section at both the contracted orientation and the elongate, extended orientation, said fixation member comprising an insulator which is electrically insulating and passes no electrical current between said first and second pipe sections , wherein said first and second pipe sections are telescopic with each other, characterized in that said fixation member comprises an annular fixation member comprising a grip ring that clamps against an electrically insulating sleeve wrapped around an outer contour of said first pipe section , wherein said grip ring does not pierce said sleeve .
A device for avalanche blasting, comprising a drone , an explosive charge which is attached to the drone so as to hang freely by means of a cord , and a firing mechanism for firing the explosive charge , the firing mechanism being designed to be triggered remotely or automatically, characterized in that the firing mechanism is arranged on the cord at a distance from the drone and at a distance from the explosive charge such that the firing mechanism cannot be misfired by electrical elements of the drone , on the one hand, and is not damaged when the explosive charge is detonated, on the other hand. a drone , an explosive charge which is attached to the drone so as to hang freely by means of a cord , and a firing mechanism for firing the explosive charge , the firing mechanism being designed to be triggered remotely or automatically, characterized in that the firing mechanism is arranged on the cord at a distance from the drone and at a distance from the explosive charge such that the firing mechanism cannot be misfired by electrical elements of the drone , on the one hand, and is not damaged when the explosive charge is detonated, on the other hand.
A variable compression device that is configured to change a compression ratio in a combustion chamber (R1) of an engine , the variable compression device comprising: a piston rod ; a first fluid chamber (R3) which is configured to move the piston rod in a direction in which a compression ratio is increased by supplying a pressurized working fluid thereto; a regulation member which is configured to regulate movement of the piston rod in a direction in which a compression ratio is increased; a second fluid chamber (R6) which is provided between the piston rod and the regulation member ; a supply flow path (R7) which is configured to guide the working fluid supplied to the second fluid chamber (R6); and a discharge flow path (R8) which is configured to guide the working fluid discharged from the second fluid chamber (R6); characterized by a flow rate regulation unit which is provided in the discharge flow path (R8) and is configured to regulate a flow of the working fluid when the piston rod approaches the regulation member , and wherein the second fluid chamber (R6) is configured to store the working fluid so as to operate as a damper, so that it is possible to prevent the piston rod from colliding with the regulation member with a large force. a piston rod ; a first fluid chamber (R3) which is configured to move the piston rod in a direction in which a compression ratio is increased by supplying a pressurized working fluid thereto; a regulation member which is configured to regulate movement of the piston rod in a direction in which a compression ratio is increased; a second fluid chamber (R6) which is provided between the piston rod and the regulation member ; a supply flow path (R7) which is configured to guide the working fluid supplied to the second fluid chamber (R6); and a discharge flow path (R8) which is configured to guide the working fluid discharged from the second fluid chamber (R6); characterized by a flow rate regulation unit which is provided in the discharge flow path (R8) and is configured to regulate a flow of the working fluid when the piston rod approaches the regulation member , and wherein the second fluid chamber (R6) is configured to store the working fluid so as to operate as a damper, so that it is possible to prevent the piston rod from colliding with the regulation member with a large force.
A method of determining a calibration result for a laser inspection system comprising a laser bond inspection head configured to apply a laser pulse to a surface of a test structure to identify a strength of the test structure , the method comprising: generating a compression wave in a calibration panel responsive to a laser pulse with a beam diameter applied by the laser bond inspection head to an ablative layer secured to a first surface of the calibration panel , the calibration panel comprising the first surface spaced from a second surface by a predetermined thickness , wherein said first surface is generally parallel to said second surface ; sensing the compression wave using surface motion sensor fixedly spaced from the second surface of the calibration panel by a predetermined distance, wherein a longitudinal axis of the surface motion sensor generally aligns with a longitudinal axis of the laser bond inspection head within a tolerance window defined by the beam diameter ; and outputting a calibration result for the laser inspection system responsive to one or more characteristics of the sensed compression wave. generating a compression wave in a calibration panel responsive to a laser pulse with a beam diameter applied by the laser bond inspection head to an ablative layer secured to a first surface of the calibration panel , the calibration panel comprising the first surface spaced from a second surface by a predetermined thickness , wherein said first surface is generally parallel to said second surface ; sensing the compression wave using surface motion sensor fixedly spaced from the second surface of the calibration panel by a predetermined distance, wherein a longitudinal axis of the surface motion sensor generally aligns with a longitudinal axis of the laser bond inspection head within a tolerance window defined by the beam diameter ; and outputting a calibration result for the laser inspection system responsive to one or more characteristics of the sensed compression wave.
Station for cleaning robots (2a-2d), to which a plurality of cleaning robots (2a-2d) can be assigned in order to clean them and/or supply them with power, characterised in that the station comprises: - a display having a plurality of LEDs , and - a control device which is designed to divide the display into segments according to a number of cleaning robots (2a-2d) assigned to the station , to assign each segment a portion of the plurality of LEDs and a cleaning robot (2a-2d), and to assign each segment a color, from a plurality of predetermined colors, in which the relevant segment lights up according to a status of the cleaning robot (2a-2d) associated therewith, wherein each color of the plurality of predetermined colors is assigned to a status from a plurality of statuses in which the cleaning robots (2a-2d) can be in. - a display having a plurality of LEDs , and - a control device which is designed to divide the display into segments according to a number of cleaning robots (2a-2d) assigned to the station , to assign each segment a portion of the plurality of LEDs and a cleaning robot (2a-2d), and to assign each segment a color, from a plurality of predetermined colors, in which the relevant segment lights up according to a status of the cleaning robot (2a-2d) associated therewith, wherein each color of the plurality of predetermined colors is assigned to a status from a plurality of statuses in which the cleaning robots (2a-2d) can be in.