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Guide wire designed for inserting into the tube of a nutritional probe and provided at its end with an insertion aid , wherein proximally behind the insertion aid there is provided a portion of the guide wire of which the flexural stiffness is made to be less than that of the rest of the guide wire proximally adjoining it, characterized in that a flexible portion , typically about 5 cm long, of the guide wire between the insertion aid and the rest of the guide wire is formed by a helical spring wound from flat wire under prestress to form a block, on which distally the insertion aid is formed as a rounding and in which proximally the rest of the guide wire , the latter a strand, coaxially engages and is fixed in a material-bonding manner.
An AC/DC PFC converter, comprising: an AC input; a rectifier ; a half bridge inverter comprising a first switch and a second switch , wherein an output is defined from a switch node between the first and second switches; an LLC resonant circuit coupled to the output, the LLC circuit being arranged to provide an electrical feedback parameter (vC); and a control circuit for generating a gate drive signal (GS) for controlling the switching of the first and second switches in a self-oscillating manner in dependence on the electrical feedback parameter, wherein a high gate drive signal turns on the first switch and turns off the second switch and a low gate drive signal turns off the first switch and turns on the second switch, wherein the control circuit is configured to determine a first time duration for an on-time of the first switch and to determine a second time duration for an on-time of the second switch, such that the first time duration and the second time duration together result in a defined desired duty cycle of said switch node, and wherein the control circuit further comprises an integrator for: integrating a first constant value until the control circuit detects that the electrical feedback parameter reaches a threshold value in order to provide the first time duration; and subsequently integrating a second constant value of opposite sign to the first constant value to provide the second time duration. an AC input; a rectifier ; a half bridge inverter comprising a first switch and a second switch , wherein an output is defined from a switch node between the first and second switches; an LLC resonant circuit coupled to the output, the LLC circuit being arranged to provide an electrical feedback parameter (vC); and a control circuit for generating a gate drive signal (GS) for controlling the switching of the first and second switches in a self-oscillating manner in dependence on the electrical feedback parameter, wherein a high gate drive signal turns on the first switch and turns off the second switch and a low gate drive signal turns off the first switch and turns on the second switch, wherein the control circuit is configured to determine a first time duration for an on-time of the first switch and to determine a second time duration for an on-time of the second switch, such that the first time duration and the second time duration together result in a defined desired duty cycle of said switch node, and wherein the control circuit further comprises an integrator for: integrating a first constant value until the control circuit detects that the electrical feedback parameter reaches a threshold value in order to provide the first time duration; and subsequently integrating a second constant value of opposite sign to the first constant value to provide the second time duration. integrating a first constant value until the control circuit detects that the electrical feedback parameter reaches a threshold value in order to provide the first time duration; and subsequently integrating a second constant value of opposite sign to the first constant value to provide the second time duration.
An autonomous mobile robot (100; 1800) comprising: a body ; a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, the drive being configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface; a light-propagating plate (168; 1706) positioned on the body, the plate having a periphery (182; 1704) defining a continuous loop (114; 1910); light sources (158; 158a-h) each being positioned to direct light through only a portion of the plate to only a portion of the continuous loop; and a controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot. a body ; a drive supporting the body above a floor surface, the drive being configured to maneuver the mobile robot about the floor surface; a light-propagating plate (168; 1706) positioned on the body, the plate having a periphery (182; 1704) defining a continuous loop (114; 1910); light sources (158; 158a-h) each being positioned to direct light through only a portion of the plate to only a portion of the continuous loop; and a controller to selectively operate the light sources to provide a visual indicator of a status or service condition of the autonomous mobile robot.
A non-woven fiber mat comprising: a plurality of fibers coated with a sizing composition; a binder composition; and one or more water-loss reducing additives included in at least one of the sizing composition and the binder composition and chosen from one or more of rubber additives, rubber derivatives, aldehyde, aldehyde derivatives, metal salts, fatty alcohol ethoxylates (alkoxylated alcohols with terminal OH group), ethylene-propylene oxide block copolymers, sulphate esters (alkylsulphates and alkylether sulphates), sulphonate esters (alkyl and olefin sulphonates), phosphate esters, sulphosuccinates, polyacrylic acid, polyaspartic acid, perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid, polyvinylalcohol, lignin, lignin derivatives, phenol formaldehyde resin, cellulose, and wood flour. a plurality of fibers coated with a sizing composition; a binder composition; and one or more water-loss reducing additives included in at least one of the sizing composition and the binder composition and chosen from one or more of rubber additives, rubber derivatives, aldehyde, aldehyde derivatives, metal salts, fatty alcohol ethoxylates (alkoxylated alcohols with terminal OH group), ethylene-propylene oxide block copolymers, sulphate esters (alkylsulphates and alkylether sulphates), sulphonate esters (alkyl and olefin sulphonates), phosphate esters, sulphosuccinates, polyacrylic acid, polyaspartic acid, perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid, polyvinylalcohol, lignin, lignin derivatives, phenol formaldehyde resin, cellulose, and wood flour.
A capsule for preparing a beverage, the capsule comprising a cup-shaped body , which is adapted to contain a dose of a substance to be brewed, has a longitudinal axis , and comprises a lateral wall coaxial with the axis , a bottom wall , and a tubular appendage , which extends from the bottom wall towards the inside of the capsule and defines a beverage outflow channel ; the capsule is also provided with a cover to close the cup-shaped body , and the tubular appendage has a first axial end facing the cover and defining the inlet of the beverage outflow channel , and a second axial end defining the outlet of the beverage outflow channel ; the capsule is characterised in that it further comprises a membrane firmly connected to the first end of the tubular appendage and provided with a plurality of through slots configured to widen when the pressure inside the capsule reaches a predetermined threshold pressure as a consequence of a pressurised fluid being injected into the capsule .
An electromagnetic vibration stirring device of semi-solid high pressure casting equipment, the electromagnetic vibration stirring device comprising: a ring-shaped casing comprising an inner wall into which a sleeve is inserted and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall; and a magnetic field generating unit located between the inner wall and the outer wall of the casing, and comprising a plurality of electromagnets radially arranged at equal intervals around the sleeve in a circumferential direction of the sleeve, each of the electromagnets comprising a core and a coil surrounding the core, wherein the magnetic field generating unit is configured to generate a magnetic field by applying a current to the electromagnets in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and each portion of a semi-solid molten metal is sequentially vibrated by the magnetic field along the circumferential direction of the sleeve, the magnetic field generating unit is configured to generate the magnetic field by applying the current to a pair of opposed electromagnets or a pair of non-adjacent electromagnets in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and the sleeve is made of a non-magnetic material. a ring-shaped casing comprising an inner wall into which a sleeve is inserted and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall; and a magnetic field generating unit located between the inner wall and the outer wall of the casing, and comprising a plurality of electromagnets radially arranged at equal intervals around the sleeve in a circumferential direction of the sleeve, each of the electromagnets comprising a core and a coil surrounding the core, wherein the magnetic field generating unit is configured to generate a magnetic field by applying a current to the electromagnets in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and each portion of a semi-solid molten metal is sequentially vibrated by the magnetic field along the circumferential direction of the sleeve, the magnetic field generating unit is configured to generate the magnetic field by applying the current to a pair of opposed electromagnets or a pair of non-adjacent electromagnets in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and the sleeve is made of a non-magnetic material.
Use as a solvent of a compound which is obtained by esterification reaction between a C9 fatty acid and C1-C10 straight or branched chain alcohols in formulations selected from paints, printing inks, surface coatings, varnishes, lacquers, enamels and coatings in general, wherein said formulations comprise a resin derived from rosin selected from those belonging either to the family of ROSIN MODIFIED ESTER RESINS or to the family of MALEIC RESINS and mixtures thereof, in an amount higher than 45% by weight.
Method for optimizing the engine speed of a vehicle with an automated gearbox when docking, said vehicle further comprising a clutch system , a gearbox comprising an electric machine ensuring the control of a transmission movement to the wheels of said vehicle, said docking of the heat engine being ensured by sliding of said clutch between said heat engine in rotation and a primary shaft (AP) connected to the wheels , said method being implemented by an optimization device communicating with an engine control module and a clutch control module , said method comprising: - a step in which real engine speed information (RMTH) is supplied by said engine control module to said optimization device , - another step in which said real engine speed information (RMTH) is compared with engine speed setpoint information (CRM) by said optimization device , - and yet another step according to which, in the event of a mismatch between said real engine speed information (RMTH) and engine speed setpoint (CRM), the optimization device transmits to the clutch control module a clutch torque gradient attenuation factor (FG) for limiting the clutch torque gradient, characterized in that said attenuation factor (FG) of said clutch torque gradient is calculated from a heat engine load factor (FCM) which is a function of the torque of the heat engine achieved (CMT) and a maximum torque (CMTmax), and from a speed difference gradient between a real heat engine speed (RMTH) and a heat engine speed setpoint (CRM). - a step in which real engine speed information (RMTH) is supplied by said engine control module to said optimization device , - another step in which said real engine speed information (RMTH) is compared with engine speed setpoint information (CRM) by said optimization device , - and yet another step according to which, in the event of a mismatch between said real engine speed information (RMTH) and engine speed setpoint (CRM), the optimization device transmits to the clutch control module a clutch torque gradient attenuation factor (FG) for limiting the clutch torque gradient, characterized in that said attenuation factor (FG) of said clutch torque gradient is calculated from a heat engine load factor (FCM) which is a function of the torque of the heat engine achieved (CMT) and a maximum torque (CMTmax), and from a speed difference gradient between a real heat engine speed (RMTH) and a heat engine speed setpoint (CRM).
Member for dispensing a fluid product , comprising: - a pump , - a push-button to actuate the pump, - a dispensing nozzle housed in the push-button, - a shutter of the nozzle housed in the push-button, and - a first magnet capable of moving the shutter in the direction of the nozzle, characterised in that the dispensing member further comprises: - a second magnet capable of moving the shutter in the opposite direction to the nozzle, the first and second magnets being movably mounted relative to the shutter, and - a third magnet rigidly attached to the shutter. - a pump , - a push-button to actuate the pump, - a dispensing nozzle housed in the push-button, - a shutter of the nozzle housed in the push-button, and - a first magnet capable of moving the shutter in the direction of the nozzle, - a second magnet capable of moving the shutter in the opposite direction to the nozzle, the first and second magnets being movably mounted relative to the shutter, and - a third magnet rigidly attached to the shutter.
Plantsurface structure , comprising: - an array of interconnected plastic base elements , each base element having a deck carried by a series of pillars , wherein at least a number of the pillars have an open end in said deck , wherein a continuous surface area is formed by the decks of the interconnected base elements , - at least a membrane placed over said decks and provided with slits or cut-outs or water permeable elements , such that they open into at least some of the open top ends of pillars , - a growing medium provided on the membrane and - a growing medium and/or a wick provided in said pillars , the growing medium in said pillars being in fluid contact with the growing medium on said membrane and/or the wick extending into said pillars for directing a flow of water, and wherein the base elements are box shaped elements having an internal volume (V) arranged for containing a volume of water, which internal volume (V) is in communication with the growing medium or wick inside the pillars , the pillars being hollow and forming a channel between their open end and their lower end , wherein the pillars are provided with one or more openings extending through a wall of the pillar and connecting the channel with the internal volume (V) of the base elements , the one or more openings being provided near or at the lower end of the pillars . - an array of interconnected plastic base elements , each base element having a deck carried by a series of pillars , wherein at least a number of the pillars have an open end in said deck , wherein a continuous surface area is formed by the decks of the interconnected base elements , - at least a membrane placed over said decks and provided with slits or cut-outs or water permeable elements , such that they open into at least some of the open top ends of pillars , - a growing medium provided on the membrane and - a growing medium and/or a wick provided in said pillars , the growing medium in said pillars being in fluid contact with the growing medium on said membrane and/or the wick extending into said pillars for directing a flow of water, and wherein the base elements are box shaped elements having an internal volume (V) arranged for containing a volume of water, which internal volume (V) is in communication with the growing medium or wick inside the pillars , the pillars being hollow and forming a channel between their open end and their lower end , wherein the pillars are provided with one or more openings extending through a wall of the pillar and connecting the channel with the internal volume (V) of the base elements , the one or more openings being provided near or at the lower end of the pillars .
A tapered roller bearing comprising: an outer ring having an outer ring raceway surface on an inner circumferential surface thereof; an inner ring having an inner ring raceway surface on an outer circumferential surface thereof; a plurality of tapered rollers that are rollingly arranged between the outer ring raceway surface and the inner ring raceway surface ; and a cage formed in a shape in which a large diameter ring part and a small diameter ring part separated in an axial direction are connected by a plurality of pillar parts that are in sliding contact with outer circumferential surfaces of the tapered rollers , and having a plurality of pockets (P) that house and retain the tapered rollers , the inner ring including a large diameter-side end and a small diameter-side end, and only the large diameter-side end being formed with a flange part , wherein: each of the pillar parts includes a first protrusion that retains each of the tapered rollers on an inner diameter side of each of the pockets (P) and a second protrusion that retains each of the tapered rollers on an outer diameter side of each of the pockets (P); bumps are formed on only an inner surface of the small diameter ring part in the pockets (P); and end faces of the tapered rollers facing the bumps are substantially flat surfaces or recesses . an outer ring having an outer ring raceway surface on an inner circumferential surface thereof; an inner ring having an inner ring raceway surface on an outer circumferential surface thereof; a plurality of tapered rollers that are rollingly arranged between the outer ring raceway surface and the inner ring raceway surface ; and a cage formed in a shape in which a large diameter ring part and a small diameter ring part separated in an axial direction are connected by a plurality of pillar parts that are in sliding contact with outer circumferential surfaces of the tapered rollers , and having a plurality of pockets (P) that house and retain the tapered rollers , the inner ring including a large diameter-side end and a small diameter-side end, and only the large diameter-side end being formed with a flange part , wherein: each of the pillar parts includes a first protrusion that retains each of the tapered rollers on an inner diameter side of each of the pockets (P) and a second protrusion that retains each of the tapered rollers on an outer diameter side of each of the pockets (P); bumps are formed on only an inner surface of the small diameter ring part in the pockets (P); and end faces of the tapered rollers facing the bumps are substantially flat surfaces or recesses . each of the pillar parts includes a first protrusion that retains each of the tapered rollers on an inner diameter side of each of the pockets (P) and a second protrusion that retains each of the tapered rollers on an outer diameter side of each of the pockets (P); bumps are formed on only an inner surface of the small diameter ring part in the pockets (P); and end faces of the tapered rollers facing the bumps are substantially flat surfaces or recesses .
Operating device for a product processing device, wherein the operating device has a terminal housing , a touchscreen and a controller , and with the controller, by means of which a menu having various menu fields for controlling a function of the product processing device is presentable on the touchscreen and inputs made via the touchscreen are processible, wherein the controller can be used, on the basis of a state of the product processing device, to present two spaced-apart menu fields on the touchscreen for safety-relevant two-handed operation, and the simultaneousness and duration of operation of these menu fields is detectable by means of the controller, and the controller takes the simultaneousness and duration of the operation as a basis for controlling a specific safety-relevant function of the product processing device, wherein the controller displays a remaining duration of the operation of the menu fields for controlling a specific safety-relevant function of the product processing device by means of a bar that becomes smaller as the touch goes on or a decreasing number of seconds on the touchscreen , and wherein the touchscreen is in the form of an optical system or in the form of a projected capacitive system having a glass surface that preferably has a thickness of 0.2 - 0.5 mm.
Pressure-compensation device , configured for underwater applications, by way of which an interior space of a container which forms a fluid region is able to be sealed off with respect to the surrounding seawater region , wherein a pressure level of the fluid region is able to be raised at least to the ambient pressure prevailing in the seawater region by way of the pressure-compensation device , wherein the pressure-compensation device is constructed in in such a way that at least two accumulators (2; 2a, 2b) with a flexible wall region are arranged in series, wherein the at least two accumulators (2; 2a, 2b) are arranged in an annular pressure chamber of a housing , wherein further the annular pressure chamber of the housing is in the form of a hollow-cylinder arrangement with two hollow cylinders which are arranged coaxially with respect to one another and between which there is an intermediate cavity , characterized in that the at least two accumulators (2; 2a, 2b) with a flexible wall region are arranged in the intermediate cavity .
Method of controlling a vacuum sewage system within a building or a marine vessel, which vacuum sewage system includes a vacuum unit , vacuum piping with a main pipe line and at least a branch pipe , a source of sewage , and a discharge valve between each source of sewage and the respective branch pipe, wherein the vacuum unit generates a predetermined vacuum level in the vacuum piping, in which method a running time of the vacuum unit is monitored, and in which method a vacuum level in the vacuum piping is monitored, wherein a first given reference value for the running time of the vacuum unit during a predetermined time period is determined, wherein the first given reference value corresponds to the situation where the vacuum sewage system is taken into use and is still intact, meaning, the vacuum system is without leakage and the vacuum piping is without blockage, after which the running time of the vacuum unit is monitored , and when the duration of the running time is short in comparison to the first given reference value, the vacuum level in the vacuum piping is monitored at least at two separate predetermined positions of the vacuum piping .