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A fastener for furniture comprising: a body having a first surface opposing a parallel second surface , a first face opposing a parallel second face , the first and second faces perpendicular to the first and second surfaces , each of the first and second surfaces terminating at a first end member and an opposing second end member ; a center support section located between the first end member and the second end member ; at least a first pair of compressible clips formed on the center support section , wherein one clip protrudes from the first surface and an opposing clip protrudes from the second surface , and the at least first pair of compressible clips located an equal distance away from the first face ; wherein each clip comprises a triangular profile hook along a cross-section, such that each clip protrudes away from the center support section with a flat surface , being a hook undercut, parallel to the first face , and with an inclined surface , being a flange, tapering toward the first face . a center support section located between the first end member and the second end member ; at least a first pair of compressible clips formed on the center support section , wherein one clip protrudes from the first surface and an opposing clip protrudes from the second surface , and the at least first pair of compressible clips located an equal distance away from the first face ; wherein each clip comprises a triangular profile hook along a cross-section, such that each clip protrudes away from the center support section with a flat surface , being a hook undercut, parallel to the first face , and with an inclined surface , being a flange, tapering toward the first face .
A method of treating exhaust gas in an exhaust passage using a selective catalytic reduction system , the system comprising a hydrolysis catalyst in the passage upstream of a SCR catalyst , and a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing unit for injecting DEF onto the hydrolysis catalyst at a variable DEF dosing rate, and the method comprising the steps of: predicting an initial DEF dosing rate for converting all nitrogen oxide (NOx) contained in the exhaust gas; estimating an amount of ammonia stored on the SCR catalyst ; measuring a NOx conversion rate for the system ; adjusting the initial DEF dosing rate based upon the ammonia storage estimate and the measured NOx conversion rate to produce a first adjusted DEF dosing rate; estimating an amount of ammonia-equivalent stored on the hydrolysis catalyst ; adjusting the first adjusted DEF dosing rate based upon the ammonia-equivalent storage estimate to produce a second adjusted DEF dosing rate; and injecting DEF at the second adjusted DEF dosing rate. predicting an initial DEF dosing rate for converting all nitrogen oxide (NOx) contained in the exhaust gas; estimating an amount of ammonia stored on the SCR catalyst ; measuring a NOx conversion rate for the system ; adjusting the initial DEF dosing rate based upon the ammonia storage estimate and the measured NOx conversion rate to produce a first adjusted DEF dosing rate; estimating an amount of ammonia-equivalent stored on the hydrolysis catalyst ; adjusting the first adjusted DEF dosing rate based upon the ammonia-equivalent storage estimate to produce a second adjusted DEF dosing rate; and injecting DEF at the second adjusted DEF dosing rate.
An energy conversion device for converting mechanical energy obtained from flowing fluid into electrical energy, comprising: a blade ; a primary measuring device for measuring a response of the blade when the fluid flow is applied to the blade by an external force and generating a primary measured value corresponding to the measurement result of the response; a memory for storing control values including primary control values that represent internal environment of the device and secondary control values that represent external environment of the device; a controller configured to read a primary control value among the control values within the memory in response to the primary measured value, and to generate control signal using the primary control value; and an actuator configured to change a three-dimensional shape of the blade in response to the control signal output from the controller , wherein the energy conversion device is configured to measure wind direction and wind speed using a wind vane or anemometer installed in a nacelle, or using a receiver that receives weather information including information about the wind direction and wind speed from a system that provides satellites or the weather information, and wherein the internal environment including at least one of a cumulative generation amount of the energy conversion device , a cumulative fatigue of the blade , a cumulative ultraviolet light amount on the blade , and a remaining lifespan of the blade . a blade ; a primary measuring device for measuring a response of the blade when the fluid flow is applied to the blade by an external force and generating a primary measured value corresponding to the measurement result of the response; a memory for storing control values including primary control values that represent internal environment of the device and secondary control values that represent external environment of the device; a controller configured to read a primary control value among the control values within the memory in response to the primary measured value, and to generate control signal using the primary control value; and an actuator configured to change a three-dimensional shape of the blade in response to the control signal output from the controller , wherein the energy conversion device is configured to measure wind direction and wind speed using a wind vane or anemometer installed in a nacelle, or using a receiver that receives weather information including information about the wind direction and wind speed from a system that provides satellites or the weather information, and wherein the internal environment including at least one of a cumulative generation amount of the energy conversion device , a cumulative fatigue of the blade , a cumulative ultraviolet light amount on the blade , and a remaining lifespan of the blade .
A string of thermoelectric elements characterised in that the thermoelectric elements are connected to one another by stranded wire conductors , wherein each of the stranded wire conductors is compacted in cross section near where the stranded wire conductors connect to the elements and is expanded in cross section away from where the stranded wire conductors connect to the elements .
A device for winding strands of hair, comprising a solid, cylindrical winding body having a first end and a second end and a lateral surface , characterized in that at least two notches which are spaced apart from one another in the direction of the longitudinal extension (L) of the winding body are formed in the winding body , each notch extending from the lateral surface into the interior of the winding body at a mean angle α with respect to a radial direction (R).
Method for controlling a plurality of mobile driverless manipulator systems , in particular driverless transport vehicles in a logistics environment for moving objects , the manipulator systems having sensors for orientation and having communication means to communicate with at least one central control device , which comprises the following steps: - Providing environmental information by the at least one central control device , - Detection of an object to be manipulated by the mobile driverless manipulator systems in the surroundings and determination of the position and pose of the detected object ; - Update of the environmental information with the position and pose of the detected object and - Taking into account the position and pose of the detected object when planning the path of the mobile driverless manipulator systems , by checking before a manipulation of the detected object by a first mobile driverless manipulator system , whether the detected object is required for the orientation of a second mobile driverless manipulator system . - Providing environmental information by the at least one central control device , - Detection of an object to be manipulated by the mobile driverless manipulator systems in the surroundings and determination of the position and pose of the detected object ; - Update of the environmental information with the position and pose of the detected object and - Taking into account the position and pose of the detected object when planning the path of the mobile driverless manipulator systems , by checking before a manipulation of the detected object by a first mobile driverless manipulator system , whether the detected object is required for the orientation of a second mobile driverless manipulator system .
A cosmetic article including a reservoir adapted to contain a liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic product, a guide tube extending in a longitudinal direction (L) in said reservoir , and an applicator mounted movable in longitudinal translation in said guide tube between a retracted position in which the applicator is contained in whole or in part in the guide tube and a deployed position in which a portion of the applicator which is contained in the guide tube in the retracted position has emerged from one end of the guide tube , the applicator including a first smooth longitudinal portion , and a second portion having a surface adapted to retain said cosmetic product, the guide tube having a constant inner cross-section, the first portion of the applicator having a constant and identical cross-section, to within a functional clearance, to the cross-section of the guide tube characterised in that the guide tube includes, in the vicinity of said end , at least one lumen allowing the passage of the cosmetic product from the reservoir to the applicator .
A computer-based method of designing a compensating device for use in ion-based radiotherapy treatment delivery, said device including a substantially disk-shaped structure including on one side of the disk a plurality of elongate elements, said method comprising the steps of • obtaining (S41) a model of the compensating device with its properties defined by a set of model parameters, • obtaining (S42) an optimization problem, said optimization problem defining planning objectives, • optimizing (S43) the values of a set of planning parameters for the compensating device to achieve the planning objectives, the planning parameters including the parameters in the set of model parameters. • obtaining (S41) a model of the compensating device with its properties defined by a set of model parameters, • obtaining (S42) an optimization problem, said optimization problem defining planning objectives, • optimizing (S43) the values of a set of planning parameters for the compensating device to achieve the planning objectives, the planning parameters including the parameters in the set of model parameters.
A substrate coated with a non-stick coating resistant to abrasion and scratching, said non-stick coating comprising: i.) a continuous primer layer adhered to said substrate, said primer layer comprising a polymer binder, a first fluoropolymer and first inorganic film hardner particles, ii.) a discontinuous midcoat layer comprising aggregate particles adhered to said primer layer and distributed discontinuously across the surface of said primer layer so as to reveal exposed areas of the surface of said primer layer, wherein from 5 percent to 20 percent of said aggregate particles are in clusters having a diameter of at least 0.1 mm and height of at least 0.016 mm as measured from the surface of said primer layer, and wherein said aggregate particles comprise a second fluoropolymer and second inorganic film hardner particles, and iii.) a topcoat layer comprising a third fluoropolymer adhered to said midcoat layer and said exposed areas of the surface of said primer layer. i.) a continuous primer layer adhered to said substrate, said primer layer comprising a polymer binder, a first fluoropolymer and first inorganic film hardner particles, ii.) a discontinuous midcoat layer comprising aggregate particles adhered to said primer layer and distributed discontinuously across the surface of said primer layer so as to reveal exposed areas of the surface of said primer layer, wherein from 5 percent to 20 percent of said aggregate particles are in clusters having a diameter of at least 0.1 mm and height of at least 0.016 mm as measured from the surface of said primer layer, and wherein said aggregate particles comprise a second fluoropolymer and second inorganic film hardner particles, and iii.) a topcoat layer comprising a third fluoropolymer adhered to said midcoat layer and said exposed areas of the surface of said primer layer.
A composition comprising a disodium inosine-5'-monophosphate (Na 2 -5'-IMP) x (n·H 2 O) salt, wherein n is selected from 0.0 to 6.5, and wherein the composition further comprises a hygroscopic material, wherein the hygroscopic material is selected from the group consisting of crystalline fructose, crystalline table salt, crystalline malic acid, yeast extract powder, soy sauce powder, a dehydrated vegetable powder, a dehydrated meat powder, a dehydrated plant hydrolysate, a dehydrated meat hydrolysate, or a combination therefrom, and wherein the composition comprises at least 2 wt% of the disodium inosine-5'-monophosphate salt.
Method for validating calibration data of at least one sensor unit of a vehicle , while the vehicle is positioned inside or on a predefined vehicle servicing device in a predefined relative servicing position with regard to a functional apparatus of the vehicle servicing device , wherein the functional apparatus is a car washing apparatus for washing the vehicle or a lifting platform for lifting the vehicle or a multiplex garage for stacking the vehicle above or below another vehicle or an inductive recharging station for recharging an electrical energy storage of the vehicle and wherein the functional apparatus performs a predefined service to the vehicle , and wherein in the vehicle servicing device at least one marker element is provided, wherein the at least one marker element is arranged in a predefined relative position with regard to the predefined relative servicing position and wherein the at least one marker element is designed to be detectable by the at least one sensor unit , wherein the at least one sensor unit is an optical and/or electromagnetic and/or ultrasonic sensor unit, and before and/or while and/or after the functional apparatus performs its service and while the vehicle is in the predefined relative servicing position at least one control unit of the vehicle operates the at least one sensor unit and thereby detects the at least one marker element and determines position data describing a relative position of the at least one marker element with regard to the vehicle and determines a difference between the position data and predefined reference position data that indicate the true relative position of the at least one marker element with regard to the servicing position and, if the difference is larger than a predefined threshold value , generates a calibration signal . in the vehicle servicing device at least one marker element is provided, wherein the at least one marker element is arranged in a predefined relative position with regard to the predefined relative servicing position and wherein the at least one marker element is designed to be detectable by the at least one sensor unit , wherein the at least one sensor unit is an optical and/or electromagnetic and/or ultrasonic sensor unit, and before and/or while and/or after the functional apparatus performs its service and while the vehicle is in the predefined relative servicing position at least one control unit of the vehicle operates the at least one sensor unit and thereby detects the at least one marker element and determines position data describing a relative position of the at least one marker element with regard to the vehicle and determines a difference between the position data and predefined reference position data that indicate the true relative position of the at least one marker element with regard to the servicing position and, if the difference is larger than a predefined threshold value , generates a calibration signal .
A method of forming texture on a polymeric surface comprising: (I) providing a polymeric layer with a first side and a second side, wherein the polymeric layer is made from a polymeric material that gels on contact with a gelling agent, and wherein the first side of the polymeric layer is gelled, with gelling extending into the polymeric layer but not to the second side; (II) contacting the second side of the polymeric layer with a foamy aqueous solution of one or more surfactants, the aqueous foam being in the process of collapsing during the contacting, wherein the aqueous solution of surfactant is effective to gel the polymeric material; (III) thereafter applying an aqueous medium to the second side with sufficient force or agitation so as to remove a portion of the polymeric material; and (IV) curing the remaining polymeric material without, following the contacting step, further contacting the polymer layer with a gelling component. (I) providing a polymeric layer with a first side and a second side, wherein the polymeric layer is made from a polymeric material that gels on contact with a gelling agent, and wherein the first side of the polymeric layer is gelled, with gelling extending into the polymeric layer but not to the second side; (II) contacting the second side of the polymeric layer with a foamy aqueous solution of one or more surfactants, the aqueous foam being in the process of collapsing during the contacting, wherein the aqueous solution of surfactant is effective to gel the polymeric material; (III) thereafter applying an aqueous medium to the second side with sufficient force or agitation so as to remove a portion of the polymeric material; and (IV) curing the remaining polymeric material without, following the contacting step, further contacting the polymer layer with a gelling component.
A DC voltage measuring device comprising: a light source ; a polarizer to polarize light emitted from the light source ; a grounded conductor provided in such a way as to be separated from a high-voltage conductor , the grounded conductor being grounded; a crystal end face electrode having a floating potential, the crystal end face electrode being out of contact with the grounded conductor and the high-voltage conductor ; a Pockels cell to transmit the light emitted from the polarizer , the Pockels cell being provided between the crystal end face electrode and the grounded conductor ; an analyzer to transmit the light reflected by the Pockels cell ; a photodetector to detect the light emitted from the analyzer ; an intra-crystal electric field measurement unit to convert a voltage output by the photodetector into an intra-crystal electric field and output the intra-crystal electric field; wherein the DC voltage measuring device is characterised by a bias electrode provided between the high-voltage conductor and the crystal end face electrode in such a way as to be out of contact with the crystal end face electrode ; a bias supply connected to the bias electrode ; a bias supply control unit to control the bias supply so as to keep an internal electric field of the Pockels cell at zero, the bias supply control unit being connected to the intra-crystal electric field measurement unit ; and a measurement voltage calculation unit to obtain a voltage of the high-voltage conductor based on results output by the intra-crystal electric field measurement unit and the bias supply control unit . a light source ; a polarizer to polarize light emitted from the light source ; a grounded conductor provided in such a way as to be separated from a high-voltage conductor , the grounded conductor being grounded; a crystal end face electrode having a floating potential, the crystal end face electrode being out of contact with the grounded conductor and the high-voltage conductor ; a Pockels cell to transmit the light emitted from the polarizer , the Pockels cell being provided between the crystal end face electrode and the grounded conductor ; an analyzer to transmit the light reflected by the Pockels cell ; a photodetector to detect the light emitted from the analyzer ; an intra-crystal electric field measurement unit to convert a voltage output by the photodetector into an intra-crystal electric field and output the intra-crystal electric field; wherein the DC voltage measuring device is characterised by a bias electrode provided between the high-voltage conductor and the crystal end face electrode in such a way as to be out of contact with the crystal end face electrode ; a bias supply connected to the bias electrode ; a bias supply control unit to control the bias supply so as to keep an internal electric field of the Pockels cell at zero, the bias supply control unit being connected to the intra-crystal electric field measurement unit ; and a measurement voltage calculation unit to obtain a voltage of the high-voltage conductor based on results output by the intra-crystal electric field measurement unit and the bias supply control unit .
A damper apparatus , comprising: a pressing plate ; a rotating plate disposed so as to face the pressing plate ; an elastic member elastically linking the pressing plate and the rotating plate in a circumferential direction; and first and second seats , each provided on a circumferential-direction end face of the elastic member , wherein each seat has a circumferentially protruding convex face on an inner diameter side, the pressing plate and the rotating plate each have concave faces capable of engaging with the convex face of each seat , and with the convex faces of the seats engaged with the concave faces of the rotating plate , a gap is formed between the convex face of the first seat and the concave face of the pressing plate , characterized in that the first seat has a contact part capable of contacting the pressing plate on an outer diameter side, and configured so that a gap is formed between the convex face of the first seat and the concave face of the pressing plate when the pressing plate presses the first seat to begin a deflection of the elastic member . wherein when the pressing plate further presses the first seat , the first seat is configured to rotate about the contact part to engage the convex face of the first seat with the concave face of the pressing plate . a pressing plate ; a rotating plate disposed so as to face the pressing plate ; an elastic member elastically linking the pressing plate and the rotating plate in a circumferential direction; and first and second seats , each provided on a circumferential-direction end face of the elastic member , wherein each seat has a circumferentially protruding convex face on an inner diameter side, the pressing plate and the rotating plate each have concave faces capable of engaging with the convex face of each seat , and with the convex faces of the seats engaged with the concave faces of the rotating plate , a gap is formed between the convex face of the first seat and the concave face of the pressing plate , characterized in that the first seat has a contact part capable of contacting the pressing plate on an outer diameter side, and configured so that a gap is formed between the convex face of the first seat and the concave face of the pressing plate when the pressing plate presses the first seat to begin a deflection of the elastic member . wherein when the pressing plate further presses the first seat , the first seat is configured to rotate about the contact part to engage the convex face of the first seat with the concave face of the pressing plate .