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A method of detecting a defect in a noisy material in which the microstructure of the material will scatter ultrasound energy, the method comprising: emitting an amount of acoustic energy from an acoustic crystal element having a circular cross section 12.7 mm in diameter driven at 5 MHz through a polycarbonate delay layer in the shape of a cylinder having a height of 32 mm and a diameter of 38mm attached to the acoustic crystal element , the polycarbonate delay layer having a sidewall and an end portion of the polycarbonate delay layer having a first surface to be disposed on a curved surface of the noisy material and a second surface upon which the acoustic crystal element is disposed, a surface of the polycarbonate delay layer being in contact with a curved surface of the noisy material; and detecting the defect in the noisy material based on a measurement of a portion of the emitted acoustic energy scattered by the defect through the polycarbonate delay layer . emitting an amount of acoustic energy from an acoustic crystal element having a circular cross section 12.7 mm in diameter driven at 5 MHz through a polycarbonate delay layer in the shape of a cylinder having a height of 32 mm and a diameter of 38mm attached to the acoustic crystal element , the polycarbonate delay layer having a sidewall and an end portion of the polycarbonate delay layer having a first surface to be disposed on a curved surface of the noisy material and a second surface upon which the acoustic crystal element is disposed, a surface of the polycarbonate delay layer being in contact with a curved surface of the noisy material; and detecting the defect in the noisy material based on a measurement of a portion of the emitted acoustic energy scattered by the defect through the polycarbonate delay layer .
Method for operating a control device of a motor vehicle , wherein the control device is configured for fully automatic guidance of the motor vehicle , in which driving situation data, comprising environment data of at least one environment sensor of the motor vehicle , which are supplied to the control device are evaluated, wherein a collision probability for the occurrence of a collision with a foreign object is determined in the control device by further evaluation of the driving situation data, wherein, if a threshold value for the collision probability is exceeded, a trigger signal is generated, the presence of which initiates continuous storage of at least part of the current environment data in a storage means of the control device in a period of time until at least the occurrence of the collision and/or until the collision probability falls below the and/or a further threshold value, so that it can be retrieved at a later time, wherein at least part of the environment data stored in an earlier period of time is deleted when the trigger signal is received if the free memory space of the storage means is below a limit value.
A liposome within which RNA encoding an immunogen of interest is encapsulated, wherein the liposome comprises at least one lipid which includes a polyethylene glycol moiety, such that polyethylene glycol is present on the liposome's exterior; wherein the average molecular mass of the polyethylene glycol is between 1kDa and 3kDa; wherein the immunogen is derived from a human herpesvirus and elicits an immune response against a herpesvirus.
A vertical tier growing system for plants, the system comprising at least two vertically tiered shelf sections , wherein each section is individually secured to and movable along a floor track from first positions wherein the sections are adjacent to each other to second positions wherein a walkway is provided therebetween, each section having located thereon means to continually provide and direct liquid and lighting to plants growing on said section during movement, characterised in that each section is connected to a centralised power source and centralised liquid source through flexible links so as to provide continual liquid and power supplies to the sections during movement.
A partially cured precursor of a structural adhesive composition, comprising: a) a polymeric material comprising the self-polymerization reaction product of a polymerizable material comprising a cationically self-polymerizable monomer, wherein the cationically self-polymerizable monomer is an aziridino-functional polyether oligomer; b) optionally, some residual polymerization initiator of the cationically self-polymerizable monomer which is initiated at a temperature T1; c) a curable monomer which is different from the cationically self-polymerizable monomer, wherein the curable monomer which is different from the cationically self-polymerizable monomer comprises at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of epoxy groups; d) a curing initiator of the curable monomer which is initiated at a temperature T2 and which is different from the polymerization initiator of the cationically self-polymerizable monomer; and e) a thixotropic agent; and wherein the curable monomers are substantially uncured and are in particular embedded into the polymeric material comprising the self-polymerization reaction product of a polymerizable material comprising a cationically self-polymerizable monomer; wherein the partially cured precursor of a structural adhesive composition is shaped in the form of a three-dimensional object; and wherein the shape is selected from the group consisting of circular, semi-circular, ellipsoidal, square, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, polygonal shape, or any combinations thereof. a) a polymeric material comprising the self-polymerization reaction product of a polymerizable material comprising a cationically self-polymerizable monomer, wherein the cationically self-polymerizable monomer is an aziridino-functional polyether oligomer; b) optionally, some residual polymerization initiator of the cationically self-polymerizable monomer which is initiated at a temperature T1; c) a curable monomer which is different from the cationically self-polymerizable monomer, wherein the curable monomer which is different from the cationically self-polymerizable monomer comprises at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of epoxy groups; d) a curing initiator of the curable monomer which is initiated at a temperature T2 and which is different from the polymerization initiator of the cationically self-polymerizable monomer; and e) a thixotropic agent; and wherein the curable monomers are substantially uncured and are in particular embedded into the polymeric material comprising the self-polymerization reaction product of a polymerizable material comprising a cationically self-polymerizable monomer; wherein the partially cured precursor of a structural adhesive composition is shaped in the form of a three-dimensional object; and wherein the shape is selected from the group consisting of circular, semi-circular, ellipsoidal, square, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, polygonal shape, or any combinations thereof.
A rotorcraft , comprising: a drive system including a main rotor coupled to a main rotor gearbox to rotate the main rotor at a rotor speed; a main engine coupled to the drive system to provide a first power; a supplemental engine and a first clutch, the supplemental engine coupled, when the first clutch is engaged, to the drive system to provide a second power additive to the first power; and a control system operable to control the main engine and the supplemental engine to provide a total power demand, wherein the main engine is controlled based on variations in the rotor speed and with a power compensation command to produce the first power, and the supplemental engine is controlled to produce the second power in response to a supplemental power demand, wherein the control system is configured to: impose a high supplemental power limit to maintain the first power at a sufficient first power for the main engine to govern the rotor speed; and characterized in that the control system is configured to impose a low supplemental power limit to maintain the first clutch engaged. a drive system including a main rotor coupled to a main rotor gearbox to rotate the main rotor at a rotor speed; a main engine coupled to the drive system to provide a first power; a supplemental engine and a first clutch, the supplemental engine coupled, when the first clutch is engaged, to the drive system to provide a second power additive to the first power; and a control system operable to control the main engine and the supplemental engine to provide a total power demand, wherein the main engine is controlled based on variations in the rotor speed and with a power compensation command to produce the first power, and the supplemental engine is controlled to produce the second power in response to a supplemental power demand, wherein the control system is configured to: impose a high supplemental power limit to maintain the first power at a sufficient first power for the main engine to govern the rotor speed; and characterized in that the control system is configured to impose a low supplemental power limit to maintain the first clutch engaged. impose a high supplemental power limit to maintain the first power at a sufficient first power for the main engine to govern the rotor speed; and characterized in that the control system is configured to impose a low supplemental power limit to maintain the first clutch engaged.
A process for preparing a compound of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising deprotecting a compound of formula II wherein each R 3 independently represents a tertiary alkyl group.
An apparatus for processing a continuous band of wrapping material , comprising: a roller pair defining a roller gap there between, wherein the roller pair comprises a male and a female roller, wherein the rollers have matching convex and concave shapes, respectively, wherein both rollers have flat central roller areas , and wherein the female roller has convexly rounded edges , and the male roller has corresponding concavely rounded edges , such that the rollers are adapted to provide a continuous weakened region of the continuous band of wrapping material by displacing the region of the continuous band of wrapping material which is passing between the concavo-convex portion of the roller gap relative to the region of the continuous band of wrapping material which is passing between the flat central portion of the roller gap . a roller pair defining a roller gap there between, wherein the roller pair comprises a male and a female roller, wherein the rollers have matching convex and concave shapes, respectively, wherein both rollers have flat central roller areas , and wherein the female roller has convexly rounded edges , and the male roller has corresponding concavely rounded edges , such that the rollers are adapted to provide a continuous weakened region of the continuous band of wrapping material by displacing the region of the continuous band of wrapping material which is passing between the concavo-convex portion of the roller gap relative to the region of the continuous band of wrapping material which is passing between the flat central portion of the roller gap .
A method for identifying discrepancies in digital map data, comprising: selecting one or more candidate locations as a subset of locations within positional data relating to the movement of a plurality of devices with respect to time in an area ; allocating each of the candidate locations to one or more predetermined categories based upon a distribution of travel directions of the devices at each candidate location ; and comparing the candidate locations against a database of map data and identifying locations of possible discrepancies in the digital map data based upon the category of each candidate location ; characterised in that the method further comprises: determining the distribution of travel directions as a directional histogram, wherein the allocating is based upon the directional histogram. selecting one or more candidate locations as a subset of locations within positional data relating to the movement of a plurality of devices with respect to time in an area ; allocating each of the candidate locations to one or more predetermined categories based upon a distribution of travel directions of the devices at each candidate location ; and comparing the candidate locations against a database of map data and identifying locations of possible discrepancies in the digital map data based upon the category of each candidate location ; characterised in that the method further comprises: determining the distribution of travel directions as a directional histogram, wherein the allocating is based upon the directional histogram.
An indoor amusement ride comprising: two rider carriages movably disposed with respect to a ride path , a loading room for loading entering passengers on and unloading exiting passengers from the rider carriages , wherein the loading room includes one or more entertainment elements as part of the ride , a main hallway separated from the loading room by an automated door , wherein the main hallway has a first end section , a second end section and a central section located therebetween, characterised by the loading room including one or more entertainment elements as part of the ride , the loading room opens into the central section of the main hallway , a first viewing area which opens into the first end section of the main hallway , wherein the first viewing area includes a panoramic media screen for playing ride media, a second viewing area which opens into the second end section of the main hallway , wherein the second viewing area includes a panoramic media screen for playing ride media, and two variable ride elements respectively located in the first and second end sections of the main hallway , wherein each variable ride element includes at least two different ride scenes of the ride . two rider carriages movably disposed with respect to a ride path , a loading room for loading entering passengers on and unloading exiting passengers from the rider carriages , wherein the loading room includes one or more entertainment elements as part of the ride , a main hallway separated from the loading room by an automated door , wherein the main hallway has a first end section , a second end section and a central section located therebetween, characterised by the loading room including one or more entertainment elements as part of the ride , the loading room opens into the central section of the main hallway , a first viewing area which opens into the first end section of the main hallway , wherein the first viewing area includes a panoramic media screen for playing ride media, a second viewing area which opens into the second end section of the main hallway , wherein the second viewing area includes a panoramic media screen for playing ride media, and two variable ride elements respectively located in the first and second end sections of the main hallway , wherein each variable ride element includes at least two different ride scenes of the ride .
A tulip contact for a load breaker, comprising: a rotationally symmetric contact body , having a first end and a second end ; the contact body having a plurality of slits , arranged in the body and extending parallel to a symmetrical axis of the body ; the slits defining a length l between the first end and a root of the slits , wherein the length l of the slit is shorter than a length of the contact body ; the slits having a first width at the first end and a second width at the root of the slits wherein the first width is bigger than the second width , characterised in that the root of one or more of the plurality of slits extends into a stress-relief element , the stress-relief element is configured to mitigate mechanical stress in the material of the body in case the slits close and the stress relief element is a hook-shaped extension of the slit. a rotationally symmetric contact body , having a first end and a second end ; the contact body having a plurality of slits , arranged in the body and extending parallel to a symmetrical axis of the body ; the slits defining a length l between the first end and a root of the slits , wherein the length l of the slit is shorter than a length of the contact body ; the slits having a first width at the first end and a second width at the root of the slits wherein the first width is bigger than the second width , characterised in that the root of one or more of the plurality of slits extends into a stress-relief element , the stress-relief element is configured to mitigate mechanical stress in the material of the body in case the slits close and the stress relief element is a hook-shaped extension of the slit.
Multilayer insulation comprising a polyester fibre layer sandwiched between two air bubble films , characterized in that said polyester fibre layer is a blanket layer having a density of less than 25 kg/m 3 , preferably less than 20 kg/m 3 , and in that said multilayer insulation can be compressed when used to a thickness of about 10 % of its initial thickness.
A supporting device for lateral protective elements for vehicles, preferably for trucks, comprising: a base configured for being connected to a vehicle on wheels, in the base is defined a cavity ; at least one mobile element , movable relative to the base and configured for being coupled, in use, to at least one lateral protective element , the at least one mobile element being at least partially positioned in said cavity ; connecting means for mutually connecting the base and the at least one mobile element in such a way that the at least one mobile element is able to rotate and translate relative to the base between a lowered position, wherein the at least one mobile element covers laterally, in use, a predetermined space adjacent to the wheels of the vehicle on wheels, and at least one raised position, wherein the at least one mobile element leaves the predetermined space fee laterally; first constraining means for constraining the at least one mobile element in the lowered position; and second constraining means for constraining the at least one mobile element in the at least one raised position; characterized in that the second constraining means comprise at least one protrusion protruding towards the cavity in such a way that the at least one mobile element stops when, in use, it abuts against the at least one protrusion . a base configured for being connected to a vehicle on wheels, in the base is defined a cavity ; at least one mobile element , movable relative to the base and configured for being coupled, in use, to at least one lateral protective element , the at least one mobile element being at least partially positioned in said cavity ; connecting means for mutually connecting the base and the at least one mobile element in such a way that the at least one mobile element is able to rotate and translate relative to the base between a lowered position, wherein the at least one mobile element covers laterally, in use, a predetermined space adjacent to the wheels of the vehicle on wheels, and at least one raised position, wherein the at least one mobile element leaves the predetermined space fee laterally; first constraining means for constraining the at least one mobile element in the lowered position; and second constraining means for constraining the at least one mobile element in the at least one raised position; characterized in that the second constraining means comprise at least one protrusion protruding towards the cavity in such a way that the at least one mobile element stops when, in use, it abuts against the at least one protrusion .
A brake disc, rotating about its own axis of rotation , comprising a brake strip , an element for supporting the brake strip and a plurality of first elements for connecting the brake strip with the supporting element which can be elastically deformed in such a way as to allow a relative movement of the brake strip with respect to the supporting element ; characterized in that the supporting element comprises at least a first component and a second component connected to the brake strip by means of the first connecting elements ; a plurality of second connecting elements of the first component and of the second component are elastically deformable in such a way as to allow a relative movement between the first component and the second component .
Method for checking a collision between a driverless transport vehicle and another driverless transport vehicle while planning a movement of at least the driverless transport vehicle , comprising the following steps: - Providing two-dimensional models of the driverless transport vehicles , - Determining an area covered by the driverless transport vehicle , which the driverless transport vehicle covers during the planned movement, and - Determining an area covered by the further driverless transport vehicle which the other driverless transport vehicle sweeps during the planned movement, and checking a collision between the driverless transport vehicle and the further driverless transport vehicle by checking the two covered areas for an overlap, or checking a collision between the driverless transport vehicle and the further driverless transport vehicle by checking the swept area assigned to the driverless transport vehicle for an overlap with the two-dimensional model of the further transport vehicle. - Providing two-dimensional models of the driverless transport vehicles , - Determining an area covered by the driverless transport vehicle , which the driverless transport vehicle covers during the planned movement, and - Determining an area covered by the further driverless transport vehicle which the other driverless transport vehicle sweeps during the planned movement, and checking a collision between the driverless transport vehicle and the further driverless transport vehicle by checking the two covered areas for an overlap, or checking a collision between the driverless transport vehicle and the further driverless transport vehicle by checking the swept area assigned to the driverless transport vehicle for an overlap with the two-dimensional model of the further transport vehicle.
Method for stacking layers of articles with a stacking device , characterized in that loose and downwardly open slip-on containers are handled and laterally displaced and stacked by a handling device of the stacking device , wherein the slip-on containers receive a layer of articles in their interior and carry them along while they are being transported in a sliding manner, and wherein the slip-on containers form the supporting surface for the next layer of articles by way of their upwardly pointing container bottom .
Assembly for automatic rail alignment, comprising: ∘ a first alignment system adapted to be placed on a first track element at a first rail ; ∘ a second alignment system adapted to be placed on a second track element at a second rail ; and ∘ a position acquisition system , comprising at least one position sensor of the first rail and/or the second rail , wherein the first alignment system comprises a first actuation system adapted to automatically adjust a position of the first rail based on a position measured by the acquisition system and/or the second alignment system comprises a second actuation system adapted to automatically adjust a position of the second rail based on a position measured by the acquisition system . ∘ a first alignment system adapted to be placed on a first track element at a first rail ; ∘ a second alignment system adapted to be placed on a second track element at a second rail ; and ∘ a position acquisition system , comprising at least one position sensor of the first rail and/or the second rail , wherein the first alignment system comprises a first actuation system adapted to automatically adjust a position of the first rail based on a position measured by the acquisition system and/or the second alignment system comprises a second actuation system adapted to automatically adjust a position of the second rail based on a position measured by the acquisition system .