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A boom for supporting a drilling and bolting tool , the boom comprising: a first portion including a first end , a second end , and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end; a second portion including an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end , the proximal end supported by a shaft support for translational movement relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, the distal end configured to support the drilling and bolting tool ; an actuator for moving the second portion relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; characterized in that the first portion includes a cylindrical portion and a portion positioned radially outward of the cylindrical portion , the boom further including, a guide track positioned within the radially outward portion ; and a guide member for engaging the track, the guide member positioned on one of the first portion and the second portion, the guide member extending in a radial direction and inhibiting rotation of the shaft support about the longitudinal axis, the guide member positioned within the radially outward portion . a first portion including a first end , a second end , and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end; a second portion including an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end , the proximal end supported by a shaft support for translational movement relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, the distal end configured to support the drilling and bolting tool ; an actuator for moving the second portion relative to the first portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; characterized in that the first portion includes a cylindrical portion and a portion positioned radially outward of the cylindrical portion , the boom further including, a guide track positioned within the radially outward portion ; and a guide member for engaging the track, the guide member positioned on one of the first portion and the second portion, the guide member extending in a radial direction and inhibiting rotation of the shaft support about the longitudinal axis, the guide member positioned within the radially outward portion .
A computer-implemented method for determining a smoothness value of a hairstyle, comprising: determining and/or defining at least one hair examination region in a digital image of a hairstyle in which hair is depicted; determining hair profiles of the hair depicted in at least one hair examination region (B100, B100_1, B100_2, B100_3, B100_4) on the digital image of the hairstyle, wherein the hair profiles of all hair depicted in the hair examination region form a totality of the hair profiles; determining a main direction of the hair profiles; and determining the smoothness value of the hairstyle on the basis of the main direction of the hair profiles and the totality of the hair profiles, wherein determining the smoothness value of the hairstyle on the basis of the main direction of the hair profiles and the totality of the hair profiles comprises determining a coherence using a structure tensor J, where the structure tensor J = < ∇ f, ∇ f T > w is a positive definite 2x2 matrix of gradients of the function f with respect to the image coordinates x,y, where f describes the digital image, and the main direction is determined using eigenvalues of the structure tensor. determining and/or defining at least one hair examination region in a digital image of a hairstyle in which hair is depicted; determining hair profiles of the hair depicted in at least one hair examination region (B100, B100_1, B100_2, B100_3, B100_4) on the digital image of the hairstyle, wherein the hair profiles of all hair depicted in the hair examination region form a totality of the hair profiles; determining a main direction of the hair profiles; and determining the smoothness value of the hairstyle on the basis of the main direction of the hair profiles and the totality of the hair profiles, wherein determining the smoothness value of the hairstyle on the basis of the main direction of the hair profiles and the totality of the hair profiles comprises determining a coherence using a structure tensor J, where the structure tensor J = < ∇ f, ∇ f T > w is a positive definite 2x2 matrix of gradients of the function f with respect to the image coordinates x,y, where f describes the digital image, and the main direction is determined using eigenvalues of the structure tensor.
Steering column for motor vehicles, having a steering column tube , in which a steering spindle is mounted rotatably about its longitudinal axis , wherein the steering column tube is fastened to a carrier which is fixedly connected to the vehicle chassis so that, in normal operation of the motor vehicle, it is retained non-displaceably on the carrier by means of friction forces and/or elastic forces, is displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal axis in the event of the occurrence of a force (F) which acts on the steering spindle in the direction of the front of the vehicle as a result of a vehicle crash and exceeds a threshold value, and having an energy-absorption device , , , which comprises a bending element which is connected on the one hand to the carrier and on the other hand to the steering column tube and which is deformed in the event of a vehicle crash as a result of the longitudinal displacement of the steering column tube and thereby absorbs part of the kinetic energy of the steering column tube , characterized in that the bending element is surrounded on its outer surfaces which come into contact with adjacent structural elements , with an insertion body , which deforms together with the bending element in the event of a crash.
A method for treating a surface of a container, such as a bottle, wherein a functional layer is applied to a non-oxidized surface of the container in a container treatment machine , wherein the method is carried out by a container treatment machine according to any one of claims 9 to 14.
A flexible solar cell , comprising: an interdigitated back contact , comprising a first electrode coupled to a first plurality of contacts and a second electrode coupled to a second plurality of contacts , wherein the first plurality of contacts run in a first direction from the first electrode towards the second electrode and the second plurality of contacts run in a second direction from the second electrode towards the first electrode , characterized by a plurality of light-collecting segments coupled to the first and second plurality of contacts of the interdigitated back contact , wherein adjacent ones of the plurality of light-collecting segments are spaced apart from each other in the first or second direction, and wherein a length of each of the plurality of light-collecting segments runs along the interdigitated back contact in a third direction , which is perpendicular to the first and second directions . an interdigitated back contact , comprising a first electrode coupled to a first plurality of contacts and a second electrode coupled to a second plurality of contacts , wherein the first plurality of contacts run in a first direction from the first electrode towards the second electrode and the second plurality of contacts run in a second direction from the second electrode towards the first electrode , characterized by a plurality of light-collecting segments coupled to the first and second plurality of contacts of the interdigitated back contact , wherein adjacent ones of the plurality of light-collecting segments are spaced apart from each other in the first or second direction, and wherein a length of each of the plurality of light-collecting segments runs along the interdigitated back contact in a third direction , which is perpendicular to the first and second directions .
Beverage extracting device at least comprising a vessel for receiving and mixing a powder material and hot liquid, a filter beneath the vessel , an electrical gas pump that connects through a duct to the vessel for supplying pressurized gas into the vessel , and an outlet for extracted liquid at an outlet side of the filter which is opposite to the vessel , wherein the outlet connects to an outlet duct for the extracted liquid, characterized in that a current sensing circuit connects to a power line of the electrical gas pump for monitoring an electrical current through the electrical gas pump , and that the current sensing circuit is directly or indirectly connected to a controller for detecting whether the electrical current is above a preestablished threshold, and that the controller is arranged to reduce power supplied to the electrical gas pump when the controller establishes that the electrical current through the electrical gas pump is above the preestablished threshold.
A gripper for a rapier weaving machine, wherein the gripper comprises a gripper body and a clamping device for clamping a weft thread, wherein the gripper body comprises a base section , a first side section adjoining the base section , a second side section adjoining the base section opposite to the first side section , and a hook provided at a distal end of the gripper body , wherein the clamping device comprises a moveable clamping element , a spring element , and an opener element , wherein the moveable clamping element is moveably mounted within the gripper body , wherein the spring element is configured for urging the moveable clamping element towards the hook for clamping a weft thread between the moveable clamping element and the hook , and wherein the opener element is configured for moving the moveable clamping element away from the hook against a restoration force of the spring element , characterized in that the gripper body comprises an upper section opposite to the base section , wherein the upper section adjoins the first side section and is connected via a web to at least one of the second side section and the base section , wherein the first side section , the second side section , the upper section and the web are formed integrally with the base section , and wherein the opener element is mounted between the upper section and the base section .
A personal hygiene system comprising a personal hygiene device having a receiver unit , a control unit and a functional unit coupled with a treatment head ; and a separate control device having a transmitter unit ; wherein the control unit is arranged to drive the functional unit in at least a first functional mode relating to a first motion of the treatment head and a second functional mode different to the first functional mode relating to a different motion of the treatment head and the control unit is further arranged to inhibit provision of the second functional mode while the control unit is in a default state; wherein the transmitter unit of the separate control device is arranged to send at least a first signal (S1) to the receiver unit of the personal hygiene device when the separate control device is switched from a default control mode to a first control mode; and wherein the control unit is arranged to be switched from the default state into a first state when the first signal (S1) is received by the receiver unit , in which first state the control unit is arranged to permit provision of the second functional mode at least during a first allowance period; characterized in that the separate control device is arranged to send driving information about the second functional mode enabling the control unit to drive the functional unit into the second mode. a personal hygiene device having a receiver unit , a control unit and a functional unit coupled with a treatment head ; and a separate control device having a transmitter unit ; wherein the control unit is arranged to drive the functional unit in at least a first functional mode relating to a first motion of the treatment head and a second functional mode different to the first functional mode relating to a different motion of the treatment head and the control unit is further arranged to inhibit provision of the second functional mode while the control unit is in a default state; wherein the transmitter unit of the separate control device is arranged to send at least a first signal (S1) to the receiver unit of the personal hygiene device when the separate control device is switched from a default control mode to a first control mode; and wherein the control unit is arranged to be switched from the default state into a first state when the first signal (S1) is received by the receiver unit , in which first state the control unit is arranged to permit provision of the second functional mode at least during a first allowance period; characterized in that the separate control device is arranged to send driving information about the second functional mode enabling the control unit to drive the functional unit into the second mode.
A plate of a nosepiece for eyeglasses, the plate comprising: a nose-resting wing ; and an insert having a shank protruding from the rear of said wing , the shank being configured for coupling to a frame of the eyeglasses, the shank being insertable into an adapted complementarily-shaped seat of the frame wherein said shank is provided with a U-shaped cavity directed toward said wing , which accommodates a filler element made of plastic material with a hole , substantially perpendicular to the U-shaped cavity, for passage by a screw in order to fix said shank in said seat , said plate being characterized in that the shank is monolithic and completely surrounds the filler element . a nose-resting wing ; and an insert having a shank protruding from the rear of said wing , the shank being configured for coupling to a frame of the eyeglasses, the shank being insertable into an adapted complementarily-shaped seat of the frame wherein said shank is provided with a U-shaped cavity directed toward said wing , which accommodates a filler element made of plastic material with a hole , substantially perpendicular to the U-shaped cavity, for passage by a screw in order to fix said shank in said seat , said plate being characterized in that the shank is monolithic and completely surrounds the filler element .
Pump device for arrangement on a recirculation line of a service water system , comprising a delivery pump , a check valve and a bypass line for the check valve , wherein the bypass line is arranged parallel to the check valve , and wherein a combination of check valve and bypass line is arranged in series to the delivery pump , the pump device has a first connection which is connected in a fluidly-effective manner to the combination of check valve and bypass line and which serves to connect the pump device to a hot water preparation device and the pump device has a second connection which is connected in a fluidly-effective manner to the delivery pump , wherein water flows through the pump device from the second connection to the first connection as delivery fluid during the operation of the delivery pump .
Insole (1200; 1300) for arrangement within an upper of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, wherein the insole comprises a first partial region with a first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU; wherein the insole further comprises a second partial region with a second expanded TPU; wherein the first expanded TPU comprises particles of expanded TPU which are bonded to form a granular but closed plastic foam structure, and wherein the second expanded TPU also comprises particles of expanded TPU which are bonded to form a granular but closed plastic foam structure; and wherein the first expanded TPU and the second expanded TPU are manufactured from a different base material and/or using a different steaming process. wherein the insole comprises a first partial region with a first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU; wherein the insole further comprises a second partial region with a second expanded TPU; wherein the first expanded TPU comprises particles of expanded TPU which are bonded to form a granular but closed plastic foam structure, and wherein the second expanded TPU also comprises particles of expanded TPU which are bonded to form a granular but closed plastic foam structure; and wherein the first expanded TPU and the second expanded TPU are manufactured from a different base material and/or using a different steaming process.
A medical manipulator comprising: a handle ; a shaft that extends from the handle ; a distal end working unit having an end effector , and which is connected while capable of being tilted with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft about a tilt axis (Oy) that intersects the longitudinal axis of the shaft on the distal end of the shaft , and further which is capable of undergoing a rolling operation about a longitudinally directed roll axis (Or); and operating means disposed between the handle and the distal end working unit and which actuates the end effector , characterized in that : the distal end working unit includes a distal end side rotating body , which is capable of being rotated integrally with the end effector about the roll axis (Or) and further has a hollow cylindrical portion which is located inside a rotating support cylinder , which rotatably supports the distal end side rotating body on an inner circumferential portion thereof, and which is capable of being tilted or bent away from the axial direction of the shaft ,; and a portion of the operating means is disposed inside the distal end working unit and passes through the tilt axis (Oy). a handle ; a shaft that extends from the handle ; a distal end working unit having an end effector , and which is connected while capable of being tilted with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft about a tilt axis (Oy) that intersects the longitudinal axis of the shaft on the distal end of the shaft , and further which is capable of undergoing a rolling operation about a longitudinally directed roll axis (Or); and operating means disposed between the handle and the distal end working unit and which actuates the end effector , characterized in that : the distal end working unit includes a distal end side rotating body , which is capable of being rotated integrally with the end effector about the roll axis (Or) and further has a hollow cylindrical portion which is located inside a rotating support cylinder , which rotatably supports the distal end side rotating body on an inner circumferential portion thereof, and which is capable of being tilted or bent away from the axial direction of the shaft ,; and a portion of the operating means is disposed inside the distal end working unit and passes through the tilt axis (Oy).
A cryogenic tank delivery system comprising: a cryogenic tank comprising an inner shell and an outer shell wherein the inner shell defines an interior configured to contain a cryogenic liquid and a gas within a headspace above the cryogenic liquid; a first vaporizer ; a second vaporizer ; a use outlet ; a first pipe configured to transfer gas from the headspace through the first vaporizer to the use outlet; a second pipe configured to transfer liquid from the tank through the first vaporizer so that a first vapor stream is directed to the use outlet; a third pipe configured to build pressure within the tank by transferring liquid from the tank through the second vaporizer so that a second vapor stream is directed back to the headspace of the tank; a first regulator valve in fluid communication with the second pipe, said first regulator valve configured to open when a pressure on an outlet side of the first regulator drops below a first predetermined pressure level; a second regulator valve in fluid communication with the third pipe, characterised in that said second regulator valve is configured to open when a pressure inside the tank drops below a second predetermined pressure level; wherein the first predetermined pressure level is higher than the second predetermined pressure level, and wherein the first pipe does not have a regulator valve. a cryogenic tank comprising an inner shell and an outer shell wherein the inner shell defines an interior configured to contain a cryogenic liquid and a gas within a headspace above the cryogenic liquid; a first vaporizer ; a second vaporizer ; a use outlet ; a first pipe configured to transfer gas from the headspace through the first vaporizer to the use outlet; a second pipe configured to transfer liquid from the tank through the first vaporizer so that a first vapor stream is directed to the use outlet; a third pipe configured to build pressure within the tank by transferring liquid from the tank through the second vaporizer so that a second vapor stream is directed back to the headspace of the tank; a first regulator valve in fluid communication with the second pipe, said first regulator valve configured to open when a pressure on an outlet side of the first regulator drops below a first predetermined pressure level; a second regulator valve in fluid communication with the third pipe, characterised in that said second regulator valve is configured to open when a pressure inside the tank drops below a second predetermined pressure level; wherein the first predetermined pressure level is higher than the second predetermined pressure level, and wherein the first pipe does not have a regulator valve.
An order picking system for storing and retrieving medicament packages , wherein the order picking system comprises a dispensing rack having a plurality of dispensing shelves arranged one above the other, which dispensing shelves are inclined downward from a storage side of the dispensing rack toward a retrieval side of the dispensing rack and each has a plurality of parallel dispensing ducts , wherein a sliding barrier is provided in each case on a retrieval end located on the retrieval side of the dispensing rack of the corresponding dispensing duct ; a dispensing mechanism with which the sliding barrier can be opened or overcome; a transport device running in a width direction (B A ) of the dispensing rack on the retrieval side thereof and having a horizontally movable conveyor belt , and a control device controlling the dispensing mechanism and having an input module into which at least one order for requesting medicament packages from the order picking system can be input, wherein a sliding plate is arranged, which sliding plate extends on the retrieval side in front of the retrieval ends and which is inclined downward away from the retrieval ends in the width direction (B A ) of the dispensing rack , wherein the transport device controlled by the control device extends along the sliding plate and can be displaced vertically on the retrieval side of the dispensing rack by means of the conveyor belt and the sliding plate , as a result of which the conveyor belt can be positioned at different conveying heights, characterized in that the conveyor belt can be displaced back and forth horizontally at the different conveying heights in opposite transport directions (T 1 , T 2 ) by means of the control device and can also be stopped temporarily in front of at least one retrieval end in order to remove at least one medicament package , in that the medicament packages dispensed to the conveyor belt lie next to one another in a single row on the conveyor belt , and in that the number, grouping, and positional sequence of these medicament packages on the conveyor belt correspond to the at least one order for requesting medicament packages .