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A method of modifying a pitch attitude of an aircraft during landing, comprising: commanding a trailing edge flap to move to a landing setting; providing a current value for a flight condition parameter, wherein said flight condition parameter is a current approach angle of attack α CUR ; providing a current flaps setting; and comparing said current value to an upper threshold angle α MAX and a lower threshold angle α MIN ; characterized in the method further comprising: if said current value exceeds one of said thresholds, determining a new flaps setting capable of producing an improvement in a selected aft body contact margin or a selected nose gear contact margin for the aircraft; adjusting the flaps to said new flaps setting, wherein the new flaps setting is higher than the current flaps setting if α CUR is above α MAX , and wherein the new flaps setting is lower than the current flaps setting if α CUR is below α MIN ; and maintaining the flaps in said new flaps setting for a lag time before said current value is again compared to said threshold values. commanding a trailing edge flap to move to a landing setting; providing a current value for a flight condition parameter, wherein said flight condition parameter is a current approach angle of attack α CUR ; providing a current flaps setting; and comparing said current value to an upper threshold angle α MAX and a lower threshold angle α MIN ; if said current value exceeds one of said thresholds, determining a new flaps setting capable of producing an improvement in a selected aft body contact margin or a selected nose gear contact margin for the aircraft; adjusting the flaps to said new flaps setting, wherein the new flaps setting is higher than the current flaps setting if α CUR is above α MAX , and wherein the new flaps setting is lower than the current flaps setting if α CUR is below α MIN ; and maintaining the flaps in said new flaps setting for a lag time before said current value is again compared to said threshold values.
A high speed tool steel, comprising by mass-%: C at from 0.40 to 0.90%; Si at 1.00% or less; Mn at 1.00% or less; Cr at from 4.00 to 6.00%; one or both of W and Mo at a content determined by a relational expression (Mo+0.5W) of from 1.50 to 6.00%; one or both of V and Nb at a content determined by the relational expression (V+Nb) of from 0.50 to 3.00%; optionally Ni at 1.00% or less by mass%; and optionally Co at 5.00% or less by mass%; wherein a content of N is 0.0200% or less by mass%, the balance comprises Fe and impurities, and a maximum value of an equivalent circle diameter of a carbide in a sectional structure is 1.00 μm or less.
A method of mitigating distortion in a friction stir weld joint, the method comprising: forming a friction stir weld joint in a workpiece , wherein forming the friction stir weld joint comprises securing the workpiece upon a platform with a holding fixture , and forming the friction stir weld joint with a friction stir weld assembly that is configured to direct a friction stir weld tool along a predefined weld path while applying a predefined force, wherein the friction stir weld assembly includes an end effector and the method further comprises engaging and holding the friction stir weld tool with the end effector during the formation of the friction stir weld joint; the method being characterized by : disengaging the end effector from the friction stir weld tool; and applying force to the workpiece following formation of and along at least a portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to reduce the distortion of the workpiece , wherein applying force comprises securing the workpiece upon the platform with the holding device, and, with the end effector, engaging a roller with the friction stir weld assembly that is also configured to apply a compressive force by moving the roller along the predefined weld path while applying a predetermined force. forming a friction stir weld joint in a workpiece , wherein forming the friction stir weld joint comprises securing the workpiece upon a platform with a holding fixture , and forming the friction stir weld joint with a friction stir weld assembly that is configured to direct a friction stir weld tool along a predefined weld path while applying a predefined force, wherein the friction stir weld assembly includes an end effector and the method further comprises engaging and holding the friction stir weld tool with the end effector during the formation of the friction stir weld joint; the method being characterized by : disengaging the end effector from the friction stir weld tool; and applying force to the workpiece following formation of and along at least a portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to reduce the distortion of the workpiece , wherein applying force comprises securing the workpiece upon the platform with the holding device, and, with the end effector, engaging a roller with the friction stir weld assembly that is also configured to apply a compressive force by moving the roller along the predefined weld path while applying a predetermined force. disengaging the end effector from the friction stir weld tool; and applying force to the workpiece following formation of and along at least a portion of the friction stir weld joint in order to reduce the distortion of the workpiece , wherein applying force comprises securing the workpiece upon the platform with the holding device, and, with the end effector, engaging a roller with the friction stir weld assembly that is also configured to apply a compressive force by moving the roller along the predefined weld path while applying a predetermined force.
A constant velocity joint boot assembly, comprising: a flexible boot having a flexible portion extending between a first end and a second end along an axis , the first end being disposed about a portion of a constant velocity joint and the second end being disposed about a portion of a shaft assembly , the first end defining a skirt having an engineered portion provided with an integrally molded raised bumper that elastically absorbs and/or reflects impact energy, wherein the integrally molded raised bumper defines a prevailing surface that is disposed at a tip of the integrally molded raised bumper , characterized in that the integrally molded raised bumper contains an insert , with a portion of the insert extending beyond the prevailing surface in a direction that extends away from the axis . a flexible boot having a flexible portion extending between a first end and a second end along an axis , the first end being disposed about a portion of a constant velocity joint and the second end being disposed about a portion of a shaft assembly , the first end defining a skirt having an engineered portion provided with an integrally molded raised bumper that elastically absorbs and/or reflects impact energy, wherein the integrally molded raised bumper defines a prevailing surface that is disposed at a tip of the integrally molded raised bumper , characterized in that the integrally molded raised bumper contains an insert , with a portion of the insert extending beyond the prevailing surface in a direction that extends away from the axis .
An address system for at least one fire loop, the address system comprising: a remote unit for installation on the fire loop, wherein the remote unit is for addressable communication via the fire loop; and an address card for use with the remote unit in order to provide an address for the remote unit; wherein the address card includes one or more of a plurality of optically recognisable colour elements (201-210) for encoding an address; and wherein the remote unit comprises an optical sensor for identifying colour characteristics of the optically recognisable colour elements, and a control system for determining the address from the colour characteristics. a remote unit for installation on the fire loop, wherein the remote unit is for addressable communication via the fire loop; and an address card for use with the remote unit in order to provide an address for the remote unit; wherein the address card includes one or more of a plurality of optically recognisable colour elements (201-210) for encoding an address; and wherein the remote unit comprises an optical sensor for identifying colour characteristics of the optically recognisable colour elements, and a control system for determining the address from the colour characteristics.
A method of making an expandable sheath comprising: coextruding a first material (60; 165) and a second material (62; 167); wherein the first coextruded material (60; 165) defines an elongated annular member having a circumferentially extending thick wall portion comprising a first longitudinally extending end and a second longitudinally extending end that overlaps the first longitudinally extending end , the thick wall portion being integrally connected to a circumferentially extending thin wall portion that extends between the first longitudinally extending end and the second longitudinally extending end of the thick wall portion ; and wherein the second coextruded material (62; 167) spaces the thin wall portion from the thick wall portion in a radial direction. coextruding a first material (60; 165) and a second material (62; 167); wherein the first coextruded material (60; 165) defines an elongated annular member having a circumferentially extending thick wall portion comprising a first longitudinally extending end and a second longitudinally extending end that overlaps the first longitudinally extending end , the thick wall portion being integrally connected to a circumferentially extending thin wall portion that extends between the first longitudinally extending end and the second longitudinally extending end of the thick wall portion ; and wherein the second coextruded material (62; 167) spaces the thin wall portion from the thick wall portion in a radial direction.
A power electronic transformer , comprising at least N low-voltage circuit branches, wherein each low-voltage circuit branch is respectively provided with a voltage transformation unit (T1, T2...Tn), all the voltage transformation units (T1, T2...Tn) are disposed adjacently, and N is a natural number greater than 3, characterized in that an (M-1)th voltage transformation unit (Tm-1) and an (M+1)th voltage transformation unit (Tm+1) on two sides of any one Mth voltage transformation unit (Tm) amongst the voltage transformation units have opposite magnetic flux directions, wherein M is an integer greater than 1 and less than N.
A light conversion device comprising: a phosphor wheel including: an optoceramic phosphor element comprising one or more phosphors embedded in a ceramic host; a metal heat sink which is a metal disk rotatable about a central axis of the metal disk; a solder bond disposed on the metal heat sink , attaching the optoceramic phosphor element to the metal heat sink ; and a solderable metal stack including more than one metal layer disposed on a back side of the optoceramic phosphor element between the optoceramic phosphor element and the solder bond ; wherein the metal heat sink is attached with the solderable metal stack by the solder bond on an outer rim of the metal heat sink . an optoceramic phosphor element comprising one or more phosphors embedded in a ceramic host; a metal heat sink which is a metal disk rotatable about a central axis of the metal disk; a solder bond disposed on the metal heat sink , attaching the optoceramic phosphor element to the metal heat sink ; and a solderable metal stack including more than one metal layer disposed on a back side of the optoceramic phosphor element between the optoceramic phosphor element and the solder bond ; wherein the metal heat sink is attached with the solderable metal stack by the solder bond on an outer rim of the metal heat sink .
A loop antenna for a radio system using a magnetic field, comprising: a main loop that is an open loop to be coupled to a signal source or a receiving circuit; an amplifying loop that is a closed loop having a same shape as the main loop ; a bar-shaped rod formed of a magnetic body or an insulation body, wherein the main loop and the amplifying loop are wound on the bar-shaped rod ; a resistor (R1, R2) and a capacitor (C1, C2) being coupled to each of the main loop and the amplifying loop in series, characterized in that a resistance value of the resistor (R1) of the main loop is greater than a resistance value of the resistor (R2) of the amplifying loop . a main loop that is an open loop to be coupled to a signal source or a receiving circuit; an amplifying loop that is a closed loop having a same shape as the main loop ; a bar-shaped rod formed of a magnetic body or an insulation body, wherein the main loop and the amplifying loop are wound on the bar-shaped rod ; a resistor (R1, R2) and a capacitor (C1, C2) being coupled to each of the main loop and the amplifying loop in series, characterized in that a resistance value of the resistor (R1) of the main loop is greater than a resistance value of the resistor (R2) of the amplifying loop .
A locking element for releasably locking an adapter relative to a body of a push-pull rod , comprising a lever arm and a pin connected to the lever arm , a snap-action element and a latching device , characterised in that the snap-action element is rotatably connected to the lever arm , wherein the snap-action element is rotatably connected to the lever arm about an axis of rotation (B) parallel to the pin .
Hairstyling device including a first and a second arm configured to form a clamp, a first and a second treatment surface that face one another, on said arms respectively, for pressing a lock of hair during clamping, and a first comb configured on the first arm upstream of the first treatment surface in order to suitably distribute the lock between the two treatment surfaces and to place tension on the lock before the passage thereof between said treatment surfaces, at least one of the two treatment surfaces including heating means, characterised in that the first comb includes teeth that are mutually spaced apart by a constant spacing (p) of between 0.50mm and 8.00mm, said teeth including at least one tooth portion in the shape of a rectangular-based pyramid or rectangular-based frustum of pyramid.
An organic light emitting display device , comprising: a substrate defining a pixel region (P) and a non-pixel region (NP); a first electrode over the substrate in the pixel region (P); an organic emitting layer over the first electrode in the pixel region (P); a bank over the substrate in the non-pixel region (NP); an auxiliary conductive line covered by the bank in the non-pixel region (NP), a thickness (t1) of the auxiliary conductive line being greater than a thickness of the first electrode ; and a second electrode over the organic emitting layer in the pixel region (P) and over the bank in the non-pixel region (NP), the second electrode being electrically connected to the auxiliary conductive line , characterised in that the bank covers side surfaces and a portion of the top surface of the auxiliary conductive line . a substrate defining a pixel region (P) and a non-pixel region (NP); a first electrode over the substrate in the pixel region (P); an organic emitting layer over the first electrode in the pixel region (P); a bank over the substrate in the non-pixel region (NP); an auxiliary conductive line covered by the bank in the non-pixel region (NP), a thickness (t1) of the auxiliary conductive line being greater than a thickness of the first electrode ; and a second electrode over the organic emitting layer in the pixel region (P) and over the bank in the non-pixel region (NP), the second electrode being electrically connected to the auxiliary conductive line , characterised in that the bank covers side surfaces and a portion of the top surface of the auxiliary conductive line .
Semi-trailer for freight transport, comprising: - an elongated chassis ; - a tipper supported on the chassis , to contain a freight of goods; - an articulated joint located in a rear region of the chassis and of the tipper , to allow the tipper to swivel relative to the chassis ; - a telescoping cylinder , located at the front of the chassis , and having a first end coupled to the chassis and a second end coupled to the tipper to swivel the tipper relative to the chassis around the articulated joint ; - a first fixation to connect the first end of the cylinder to the chassis ; - a second fixation , to connect the second end of the cylinder to the tipper ; and - a coupling pin located at a bottom front part of the chassis , to hitch the chassis to a motor vehicle, wherein the first end of the chassis is located above the coupling pin , characterized in that a vertical axis (V) of the coupling pin is separated apart from the first fixation , in horizontal projection, by a distance that is substantially zero, so that the first fixation coincides, in vertical projection, with the vertical axis (V) - an elongated chassis ; - a tipper supported on the chassis , to contain a freight of goods; - an articulated joint located in a rear region of the chassis and of the tipper , to allow the tipper to swivel relative to the chassis ; - a telescoping cylinder , located at the front of the chassis , and having a first end coupled to the chassis and a second end coupled to the tipper to swivel the tipper relative to the chassis around the articulated joint ; - a first fixation to connect the first end of the cylinder to the chassis ; - a second fixation , to connect the second end of the cylinder to the tipper ; and - a coupling pin located at a bottom front part of the chassis , to hitch the chassis to a motor vehicle,
A method of maneuvering an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising: generating a nominal route from a start position of the autonomous vehicle toward a destination with reference to a road network map , wherein the nominal route comprises a plurality of consecutive lane segments (450, 451, 452, 453, 481, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522 523, 524, 525, 526, 527) from the start position to the destination; using the road network map to identify at least one connected lane segment corresponding to one or more of the plurality of consecutive lane segments (450, 451, 452, 453, 481, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522 523, 524, 525, 526, 527) to generate an expanded route representation; generating, from a local region of the expanded route representation around the autonomous vehicle while travelling on the nominal route , a multi-corridor representation that comprises a plurality of adjacent corridors each comprising a plurality of lane segments stitched together ; characterized in that each identified connected lane segment is either a neighboring lane segment in an adjacent lane of travel to the nominal route into which the autonomous vehicle can execute a lane change maneuver or a contingency lane segment on which the autonomous vehicle can travel upon missing a nominal route traversing maneuver without re-routing; and by generating a trajectory for the autonomous vehicle to traverse the local region using the multi-corridor representation and perception data corresponding to the autonomous vehicle . generating a nominal route from a start position of the autonomous vehicle toward a destination with reference to a road network map , wherein the nominal route comprises a plurality of consecutive lane segments (450, 451, 452, 453, 481, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522 523, 524, 525, 526, 527) from the start position to the destination; using the road network map to identify at least one connected lane segment corresponding to one or more of the plurality of consecutive lane segments (450, 451, 452, 453, 481, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522 523, 524, 525, 526, 527) to generate an expanded route representation; generating, from a local region of the expanded route representation around the autonomous vehicle while travelling on the nominal route , a multi-corridor representation that comprises a plurality of adjacent corridors each comprising a plurality of lane segments stitched together ; characterized in that each identified connected lane segment is either a neighboring lane segment in an adjacent lane of travel to the nominal route into which the autonomous vehicle can execute a lane change maneuver or a contingency lane segment on which the autonomous vehicle can travel upon missing a nominal route traversing maneuver without re-routing; and by generating a trajectory for the autonomous vehicle to traverse the local region using the multi-corridor representation and perception data corresponding to the autonomous vehicle .
A method for providing a calibration curve for an optical D-dimer assay comprising a) providing a calibrator stock solution having a predetermined D-dimer concentration, b) providing at least two calibrator samples, wherein said at least two calibrator samples are derived from said calibrator stock solution, wherein all or all but one calibrator samples are derived from said calibrator stock solution by dilution, c) determining the value of an optical property of said calibrator samples of b) in said D-dimer assay, d) assigning an assigned concentration value to at least one calibrator sample of b), wherein said assigned concentration value assigned to at least one calibrator sample deviates from the calculated concentration value of said calibrator sample, wherein said calculated concentration value is a concentration value attributed to a calibrator sample by taking into account the dilution factor applied while deriving the calibrator sample from the calibrator stock solution; and wherein said assigned concentration value was obtained by comparing a calibration curve obtained with the method used in step c) to a reference calibration curve obtained for said calibrator stock solution with a different method, obtained on a different device, or obtained on a different device model, and e) establishing a calibration curve based on the values of said optical property of c), on the assigned concentration value or the assigned concentration values of d), and on calculated concentration values for calibrator samples to which no assigned concentration value was assigned. a) providing a calibrator stock solution having a predetermined D-dimer concentration, b) providing at least two calibrator samples, wherein said at least two calibrator samples are derived from said calibrator stock solution, wherein all or all but one calibrator samples are derived from said calibrator stock solution by dilution, c) determining the value of an optical property of said calibrator samples of b) in said D-dimer assay, d) assigning an assigned concentration value to at least one calibrator sample of b), wherein said assigned concentration value assigned to at least one calibrator sample deviates from the calculated concentration value of said calibrator sample, wherein said calculated concentration value is a concentration value attributed to a calibrator sample by taking into account the dilution factor applied while deriving the calibrator sample from the calibrator stock solution; and wherein said assigned concentration value was obtained by comparing a calibration curve obtained with the method used in step c) to a reference calibration curve obtained for said calibrator stock solution with a different method, obtained on a different device, or obtained on a different device model, and e) establishing a calibration curve based on the values of said optical property of c), on the assigned concentration value or the assigned concentration values of d), and on calculated concentration values for calibrator samples to which no assigned concentration value was assigned.