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Compact multiphase wave winding for an electric machine, said electric machine comprising a ferromagnetic core having alternating slots and teeth distributed circumferentially around the ferromagnetic core , the compact multiphase wave winding comprising one or more layers stacked one after another around the circumference of the ferromagnetic core in a radial direction, which are inserted into said slots , said winding consisting of N or a multiple of N conductors , where N represents the number of motor phases and wherein each conductor comprises parallel straight segments inserted in the slots and winding overhangs connecting said straight segments , where there are N teeth and N-1 slots or N+1 teeth and N slots between two neighboring straight segments of conductor of the same phase, characterized in that the winding overhangs are curved at the beginning and at the end thereof, wherein the curvature extends in the radial direction in one of the inwards and outwards orientations for approximately one half of the conductor height, and the winding overhangs are further curved in the middle thereof, wherein the curvature extends in the opposite one of the inwards and outwards orientations in the radial direction for approximately the conductor height, wherein the beginning and the end are the sections of said winding overhang that connect to the respective parallel straight segments , and the middle is the section of a winding overhang located between the sections at the beginning and the end thereof, such that two neighboring parallel straight segments of a conductor lie at approximately the same radial position, and wherein the conductor height represents the conductor thickness in the radial dimension.
A system for implementing voltage differential transducer, VDT, fault detection, comprising: a computing resource electrically coupled to an AC power supply ; a VDT including a primary winding and a set of secondary windings , wherein the VDT is electrically coupled to the AC power supply providing an excitation current; a current sensing circuit electrically coupled to the AC power supply and the VDT , the current sensing circuit operable to detect the excitation current; and a signal processor electrically coupled to an output of the VDT and the computing resource , the signal processor providing a signal indicative of a voltage differential of the set of secondary windings of the VDT , that is used by the computing resource to make an error determination, and the signal processor is configured to set threshold limits of operation to make the error determination of the VDT based on multiple readings of the VDT and the excitation current. a computing resource electrically coupled to an AC power supply ; a VDT including a primary winding and a set of secondary windings , wherein the VDT is electrically coupled to the AC power supply providing an excitation current; a current sensing circuit electrically coupled to the AC power supply and the VDT , the current sensing circuit operable to detect the excitation current; and a signal processor electrically coupled to an output of the VDT and the computing resource , the signal processor providing a signal indicative of a voltage differential of the set of secondary windings of the VDT , that is used by the computing resource to make an error determination, and the signal processor is configured to set threshold limits of operation to make the error determination of the VDT based on multiple readings of the VDT and the excitation current.
Spraying leg (J1, J2, J3) for an agricultural sprayer, comprising at least one support (S) and a plurality of spraying modules (M1, M2, M3) attached to this support (S), each module (M1, M2, M3) being in the shape of a one-piece box forming an air circulation duct and comprising at least one air inlet orifice and at least one air outlet orifice , each module (M1, M2, M3) further comprising an opening each suitable for receiving at least one air diffuser and spraying nozzle assembly, the modules (M1, M2, M3) being connected therebetween by connecting means comprising bellows , the spraying leg (J1, J2, J3) thus delimiting an air circulation channel between the successive modules (M1, M2, M3) and the bellows connecting said modules therebetween, by supplying air to the air diffuser of each of the air diffuser and spraying nozzle assemblies, the parts of said support (S) whereupon the modules (M1, M2, M3) are attached being further hinged therebetween.
A composite fan blade having a body formed from a plurality of fibre reinforced non-metallic layers and comprising a root , a tip , a trailing edge and a leading edge , the body comprising: a delamination region configured so as to permit delamination; and a deflector region configured so as to resist delamination such that in the event of delamination, the delamination is deflected to and continues to propagate in the delamination region, wherein the deflector region covers 10 to 40% of the overall area of the pressure and/or suction face of the fan blade and wherein the deflector region includes an elongate deflector portion extending in a spanwise direction and spaced from the leading or trailing edge by a distance greater than or equal to a chordwise width of the elongate deflector portion . a delamination region configured so as to permit delamination; and a deflector region configured so as to resist delamination such that in the event of delamination, the delamination is deflected to and continues to propagate in the delamination region, wherein the deflector region covers 10 to 40% of the overall area of the pressure and/or suction face of the fan blade and wherein the deflector region includes an elongate deflector portion extending in a spanwise direction and spaced from the leading or trailing edge by a distance greater than or equal to a chordwise width of the elongate deflector portion .
Horological hand comprising at least one housing for receiving at least one precious or non-precious stone and comprising at least one first end , referred to as a setting end, and a rail , characterised in that the rail is over the periphery of the housing , the rail being arranged to allow the insertion of the stone(s) in the rail at the first end of the housing , in order that the stone(s) can slide in said rail along the longitudinal axis of the housing and to retain the stone(s) once inserted in the rail in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing .
A master link for a track chain , comprising: a link body extending from a first end to a second end ; a plurality of apertures extending through the link body, the plurality of apertures including (a) a first aperture , having a first diameter, positioned proximate the first end, (b) a second aperture , having a second diameter, unconnected to the first aperture and positioned proximate the second end, and (c) a third aperture arranged between the first and second apertures; a first gap extending between and connecting the second and third apertures; a threaded first fastener configured to extend through the link body across the third aperture characterised in that the second diameter is greater than the first diameter and in that a substantially cylindrical flange is be positioned around the first aperture extending outwards from an outer surface . a link body extending from a first end to a second end ; a plurality of apertures extending through the link body, the plurality of apertures including (a) a first aperture , having a first diameter, positioned proximate the first end, (b) a second aperture , having a second diameter, unconnected to the first aperture and positioned proximate the second end, and (c) a third aperture arranged between the first and second apertures; a first gap extending between and connecting the second and third apertures; a threaded first fastener configured to extend through the link body across the third aperture characterised in that the second diameter is greater than the first diameter and in that a substantially cylindrical flange is be positioned around the first aperture extending outwards from an outer surface .
A loop heat pipe comprising: an evaporator configured to vaporize a working fluid; a condenser configured to condense the working fluid; a liquid pipe that connects the evaporator and the condenser to each other; and a vapor pipe that connects the evaporator and the condenser to each other so as to form a loop together with the liquid pipe , wherein each of the evaporator , the condenser , the liquid pipe and the vapor pipe comprises: a pair of outer metal layers ; an intermediate metal layer (33 to 36) provided between the pair of outer metal layers ; and a flow channel that is defined by the pair of outer metal layers and the intermediate metal layer (33 to 36) and through which the working fluid can flow, and characterised in that at least one of the evaporator , the condenser , the liquid pipe and the vapor pipe further comprises: a reinforcing member that is built in at least one of the pair of outer metal layers and that is higher in rigidity than the pair of outer metal layers . an evaporator configured to vaporize a working fluid; a condenser configured to condense the working fluid; a liquid pipe that connects the evaporator and the condenser to each other; and a vapor pipe that connects the evaporator and the condenser to each other so as to form a loop together with the liquid pipe , wherein each of the evaporator , the condenser , the liquid pipe and the vapor pipe comprises: a pair of outer metal layers ; an intermediate metal layer (33 to 36) provided between the pair of outer metal layers ; and a flow channel that is defined by the pair of outer metal layers and the intermediate metal layer (33 to 36) and through which the working fluid can flow, and characterised in that at least one of the evaporator , the condenser , the liquid pipe and the vapor pipe further comprises: a reinforcing member that is built in at least one of the pair of outer metal layers and that is higher in rigidity than the pair of outer metal layers . a pair of outer metal layers ; an intermediate metal layer (33 to 36) provided between the pair of outer metal layers ; and a flow channel that is defined by the pair of outer metal layers and the intermediate metal layer (33 to 36) and through which the working fluid can flow, and characterised in that at least one of the evaporator , the condenser , the liquid pipe and the vapor pipe further comprises: a reinforcing member that is built in at least one of the pair of outer metal layers and that is higher in rigidity than the pair of outer metal layers .
Process for processing hydrogen chloride from isocyanate production comprising the steps of: a) providing hydrogen chloride b) purifying the provided hydrogen chloride and further comprising step c) or step d): c) contacting the purified hydrogen chloride with water and/or with hydrochloric acid not saturated with respect to absorption of hydrogen chloride d) further processing the purified hydrogen chloride to afford chlorine by partial oxidation characterized in that the hydrogen chloride provided in step a) contains organic and/or nitrogen-containing impurities and wherein in step b) the purification is carried out such that hydrogen chloride is contacted with hydrochloric acid saturated to an extent of ≥ 90% with respect to absorption of hydrogen chloride at least in a first gas scrubber and this hydrochloric acid is at least partially circulated through the first gas scrubber . a) providing hydrogen chloride b) purifying the provided hydrogen chloride and further comprising step c) or step d): c) contacting the purified hydrogen chloride with water and/or with hydrochloric acid not saturated with respect to absorption of hydrogen chloride d) further processing the purified hydrogen chloride to afford chlorine by partial oxidation characterized in that the hydrogen chloride provided in step a) contains organic and/or nitrogen-containing impurities and wherein in step b) the purification is carried out such that hydrogen chloride is contacted with hydrochloric acid saturated to an extent of ≥ 90% with respect to absorption of hydrogen chloride at least in a first gas scrubber and this hydrochloric acid is at least partially circulated through the first gas scrubber . the hydrogen chloride provided in step a) contains organic and/or nitrogen-containing impurities and wherein in step b) the purification is carried out such that hydrogen chloride is contacted with hydrochloric acid saturated to an extent of ≥ 90% with respect to absorption of hydrogen chloride at least in a first gas scrubber and this hydrochloric acid is at least partially circulated through the first gas scrubber .
A device, comprising: a digital circuit ; a scan chain coupled to the digital circuit , wherein the scan chain , in operation, loads data into the digital circuit and unloads data from the digital circuit ; and checking circuitry coupled to the scan chain , wherein the checking circuitry , in operation, generates a first digital signature based on data indicative of a status of the digital circuit before a testing of the digital circuit as the data indicative of said status is unloaded from the digital circuit via the scan chain ; when the testing is completed, generates a second digital signature based on the data indicative of the status of the digital circuit before the testing thereof as the data indicative of said status is loaded into the digital circuit via the scan chain ; compares the first digital signature to the second digital signature; and generates a control signal based on the comparison. a digital circuit ; a scan chain coupled to the digital circuit , wherein the scan chain , in operation, loads data into the digital circuit and unloads data from the digital circuit ; and checking circuitry coupled to the scan chain , wherein the checking circuitry , in operation, generates a first digital signature based on data indicative of a status of the digital circuit before a testing of the digital circuit as the data indicative of said status is unloaded from the digital circuit via the scan chain ; when the testing is completed, generates a second digital signature based on the data indicative of the status of the digital circuit before the testing thereof as the data indicative of said status is loaded into the digital circuit via the scan chain ; compares the first digital signature to the second digital signature; and generates a control signal based on the comparison.
An organic semiconductor element comprising: an organic structure formed by sequentially laminating n number of functional organic thin film layers, the organic structure comprising a first through an n-th functional organic thin film layers between a cathode and an anode , where n is an integer equal to or greater than 2; and a conductive thin film layer between a k-th functional organic thin film layer , where k is an integer of 1 ≤ k ≤ (n -1) and a (k + 1)th functional organic thin film layer , characterized in that each of the functional organic thin film layers comprises a hole transporting layer comprising a hole transporting material and an electron transporting layer comprising an electron transporting material, wherein the conductive thin film layer contacts with the k-th functional organic thin film layer and the (k + 1)th functional organic thin film layer , wherein the conductive thin film layer is in a floating state, wherein the conductive thin film layer is formed by layering a first layer comprising a p-type organic semiconductor and an acceptor to the p-type organic semiconductor and a second layer comprising an n-type organic semiconductor and a donor to the n-type organic semiconductor, wherein the first layer is positioned closer to the cathode than the second layer, wherein the acceptor is a Lewis acid, and wherein the donor is an alkali metal or alkali earth metal. an organic structure formed by sequentially laminating n number of functional organic thin film layers, the organic structure comprising a first through an n-th functional organic thin film layers between a cathode and an anode , where n is an integer equal to or greater than 2; and a conductive thin film layer between a k-th functional organic thin film layer , where k is an integer of 1 ≤ k ≤ (n -1) and a (k + 1)th functional organic thin film layer , characterized in that each of the functional organic thin film layers comprises a hole transporting layer comprising a hole transporting material and an electron transporting layer comprising an electron transporting material, wherein the conductive thin film layer contacts with the k-th functional organic thin film layer and the (k + 1)th functional organic thin film layer , wherein the conductive thin film layer is in a floating state, wherein the conductive thin film layer is formed by layering a first layer comprising a p-type organic semiconductor and an acceptor to the p-type organic semiconductor and a second layer comprising an n-type organic semiconductor and a donor to the n-type organic semiconductor, wherein the first layer is positioned closer to the cathode than the second layer, wherein the acceptor is a Lewis acid, and wherein the donor is an alkali metal or alkali earth metal.
A method of controlling a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle having an electric propulsion system , an engine , and a catalytic converter associated with the engine, the vehicle being operable in a charge depletion mode and in a charge sustain mode, and when the vehicle is operating in the charge depletion mode the method comprises: estimating a depletion period representing a time remaining until a minimum state of charge of a battery of the vehicle will be reached; determining a duration of a warming period of the catalytic converter; comparing the duration of the depletion period and the duration of the warming period; and activating the engine if the duration of the depletion period is less than or equal to the duration of the warming period, the method further comprising switching the vehicle from operating in the charge depletion mode to the charge sustain mode when the battery of the vehicle reaches the minimum state of charge. estimating a depletion period representing a time remaining until a minimum state of charge of a battery of the vehicle will be reached; determining a duration of a warming period of the catalytic converter; comparing the duration of the depletion period and the duration of the warming period; and activating the engine if the duration of the depletion period is less than or equal to the duration of the warming period, the method further comprising switching the vehicle from operating in the charge depletion mode to the charge sustain mode when the battery of the vehicle reaches the minimum state of charge.
An Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion system comprising an evaporator or a condenser for producing energy with a floating ocean thermal energy conversion OTEC power plant using a non-working fluid, the evaporator or condenser comprising: a pair of composite blow molded aluminum heat exchange plates manufactured using a roll-bonded process, each of the heat exchange plates comprising: front and back exterior surfaces arranged to be exposable to the non-working fluid; and an interior working fluid flow channel between the front and back exterior surfaces, comprising a first plurality of parallel flow paths in a first direction and a second plurality of parallel flow paths in a second direction, wherein an outlet of a first of the heat exchange plates is hydraulically connected to an inlet of a second of the heat exchange plates ; wherein the non-working fluid is sea water. a pair of composite blow molded aluminum heat exchange plates manufactured using a roll-bonded process, each of the heat exchange plates comprising: front and back exterior surfaces arranged to be exposable to the non-working fluid; and an interior working fluid flow channel between the front and back exterior surfaces, comprising a first plurality of parallel flow paths in a first direction and a second plurality of parallel flow paths in a second direction, front and back exterior surfaces arranged to be exposable to the non-working fluid; and an interior working fluid flow channel between the front and back exterior surfaces, comprising a first plurality of parallel flow paths in a first direction and a second plurality of parallel flow paths in a second direction, wherein an outlet of a first of the heat exchange plates is hydraulically connected to an inlet of a second of the heat exchange plates ; wherein the non-working fluid is sea water.
Gearwheel having driveshaft , wherein the gearwheel is situated in a rotationally-fixed manner on the driveshaft , wherein the gearwheel consists of injection-molded plastic and the driveshaft consists of a plastic material different from the gearwheel, wherein the shaft is encapsulated by the gearwheel , the shaft consists of plastic and the plastic of the gearwheel has a higher elasticity than the plastic of the shaft, and the shaft , in the connection area, at which the shaft is encapsulated by the gearwheel , has a connection area enlarging the shaft diameter, wherein the connection area of the shaft has the shape of a coaxial ring disk, wherein the disk has openings on at least one lateral surface, wherein teeth protrude on the outer circumference of the disk, and the connection area is embodied in the form of a spur gearwheel, which includes said openings , so that the material of the gearwheel, during the injection molding, fills both the intermediate spaces of the teeth and the openings of the enlarged shaft diameter designed as a spur gearwheel in order to produce a friction-locked non-detachable connection. the shaft is encapsulated by the gearwheel , the shaft consists of plastic and the plastic of the gearwheel has a higher elasticity than the plastic of the shaft, and the shaft , in the connection area, at which the shaft is encapsulated by the gearwheel , has a connection area enlarging the shaft diameter, wherein the connection area of the shaft has the shape of a coaxial ring disk, wherein the disk has openings on at least one lateral surface, wherein teeth protrude on the outer circumference of the disk, and the connection area is embodied in the form of a spur gearwheel, which includes said openings , so that the material of the gearwheel, during the injection molding, fills both the intermediate spaces of the teeth and the openings of the enlarged shaft diameter designed as a spur gearwheel in order to produce a friction-locked non-detachable connection.