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A collapsible stand for supporting an object, comprising: a head unit comprising a fixture for attaching to the object, and plural leg sockets ; and plural legs proximal ends of which are reversibly received in the respective leg sockets to deploy the stand, wherein each leg comprises a bistable reelable composite member having a first stable form in the form of an elongate slit tube in which form the member is resiliently biased and acts as a leg, and wherein when removed from the socket, the tube can be opened out at the slit at an end and progressively coiled to reversibly attain a second stable form in the form of a coil, wherein to collapse the stand, the legs are removed from the leg sockets and co-coiled or coiled one on top of the other, the combined coil defining an internal space for accommodating at least part of the head unit, characterized in that , the legs have a coiling diameter at least twice that of their diameter in the elongate slit tube form, wherein the leg sockets are circumferentially spaced around the head unit and are pivotable inwards from a position in which the stand is deployed to a vertical or near vertical position in which the head unit has a reduced outer diameter to allow the head unit to fit inside the internal space in the coil when the stand is collapsed and in a stowed configuration. a head unit comprising a fixture for attaching to the object, and plural leg sockets ; and plural legs proximal ends of which are reversibly received in the respective leg sockets to deploy the stand, wherein each leg comprises a bistable reelable composite member having a first stable form in the form of an elongate slit tube in which form the member is resiliently biased and acts as a leg, and wherein when removed from the socket, the tube can be opened out at the slit at an end and progressively coiled to reversibly attain a second stable form in the form of a coil, wherein to collapse the stand, the legs are removed from the leg sockets and co-coiled or coiled one on top of the other, the combined coil defining an internal space for accommodating at least part of the head unit, characterized in that , the legs have a coiling diameter at least twice that of their diameter in the elongate slit tube form, wherein the leg sockets are circumferentially spaced around the head unit and are pivotable inwards from a position in which the stand is deployed to a vertical or near vertical position in which the head unit has a reduced outer diameter to allow the head unit to fit inside the internal space in the coil when the stand is collapsed and in a stowed configuration.
A telecommunications platform apparatus comprising: a plurality of user link antennas each configured to provide communication coverage for a plurality of aero-based terminals within a specified volume of the sky , each antenna being configured to communicate with a specified cell within the specified volume; and a gateway link antenna configured to provide communication coverage to a ground-based gateway terminal , wherein the plurality of user link antennas are configured as: a first set of the plurality of user link antennas each having a first size aperture and being allocated a first number of channels, and a second set of the plurality of user link antennas each having a second size aperture that is less that the first size aperture and being allocated a second number of channels that is less than the first number of channels, and wherein the differently sized apertures in combination with the different number of channels allocated between the first and second sets of the plurality of user link antennas operate to maintain the same communication quality among the specified cells within the specified volume of the sky. a plurality of user link antennas each configured to provide communication coverage for a plurality of aero-based terminals within a specified volume of the sky , each antenna being configured to communicate with a specified cell within the specified volume; and a gateway link antenna configured to provide communication coverage to a ground-based gateway terminal , wherein the plurality of user link antennas are configured as: a first set of the plurality of user link antennas each having a first size aperture and being allocated a first number of channels, and a second set of the plurality of user link antennas each having a second size aperture that is less that the first size aperture and being allocated a second number of channels that is less than the first number of channels, and a first set of the plurality of user link antennas each having a first size aperture and being allocated a first number of channels, and a second set of the plurality of user link antennas each having a second size aperture that is less that the first size aperture and being allocated a second number of channels that is less than the first number of channels, and wherein the differently sized apertures in combination with the different number of channels allocated between the first and second sets of the plurality of user link antennas operate to maintain the same communication quality among the specified cells within the specified volume of the sky.
Afluid supply apparatus (P, 100, 200, 300, 400) comprising: a housing ; and an internal structure which is housed in the hosing , wherein the internal structure comprises a shaft portion having a circular cross-section and a plurality of protrusions protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion , the plurality of protrusions are formed by intersecting a plurality of spiral flow paths spaced along the circumference of the shaft portion and a plurality of closed flow paths spaced along the longitudinal direction of the shaft portion , characterized in that a groove having a predetermined depth (h2) in the radial direction of the shaft portion from the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion which is the bottom of the plurality of closed flow paths is formed in at least a part of each of one or more of the plurality of spiral flow paths. a housing ; and an internal structure which is housed in the hosing , wherein the internal structure comprises a shaft portion having a circular cross-section and a plurality of protrusions protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion , the plurality of protrusions are formed by intersecting a plurality of spiral flow paths spaced along the circumference of the shaft portion and a plurality of closed flow paths spaced along the longitudinal direction of the shaft portion , characterized in that a groove having a predetermined depth (h2) in the radial direction of the shaft portion from the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion which is the bottom of the plurality of closed flow paths is formed in at least a part of each of one or more of the plurality of spiral flow paths.
Method for production of a ceramic absorber member for solar radiation with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface , wherein the absorber member has a large number of channels running substantially in straight lines, linking the first surface to the second surface, comprising the following steps: - producing an absorber member green preform, - material-stripping processing of the first surface of the absorber member green preform to enlarge the effective surface for absorption, and - firing the absorber member green preform. - producing an absorber member green preform, - material-stripping processing of the first surface of the absorber member green preform to enlarge the effective surface for absorption, and - firing the absorber member green preform.
An in-wheel motor drive unit being adapted to be placed in an inner space region of a road wheel, characterized by comprising: a motor portion that is placed on one side in a direction of an axis of said in-wheel motor drive unit ; a wheel hub portion that is placed on the other side in said direction of said axis of said in-wheel motor drive unit ; a speed reduction portion that is placed between said motor portion and said wheel hub portion and that reduces a speed of output rotation of said motor portion to transmit the resultant output rotation to said wheel hub portion ; and a first arm portion that is formed integrally with a speed reduction portion casing forming an outer shape of said speed reduction portion , that projects in a direction perpendicular to said axis from said speed reduction portion casing , and that has its tip end pivotally couplable to a vehicle body-side member via a ball joint, wherein said first arm portion projects in a direction perpendicular to said axis so that said first arm portion is adapted to be extended to a position outside the road wheel, and wherein said first arm portion is adapted to project in an upward direction of the vehicle from said speed reduction portion casing , and wherein said first arm portion is separated from the motor portion . a motor portion that is placed on one side in a direction of an axis of said in-wheel motor drive unit ; a wheel hub portion that is placed on the other side in said direction of said axis of said in-wheel motor drive unit ; a speed reduction portion that is placed between said motor portion and said wheel hub portion and that reduces a speed of output rotation of said motor portion to transmit the resultant output rotation to said wheel hub portion ; and a first arm portion that is formed integrally with a speed reduction portion casing forming an outer shape of said speed reduction portion , that projects in a direction perpendicular to said axis from said speed reduction portion casing , and that has its tip end pivotally couplable to a vehicle body-side member via a ball joint, wherein said first arm portion projects in a direction perpendicular to said axis so that said first arm portion is adapted to be extended to a position outside the road wheel, and wherein said first arm portion is adapted to project in an upward direction of the vehicle from said speed reduction portion casing , and wherein said first arm portion is separated from the motor portion .
Bra made of a knit, the bra comprising: a first knitted cup and a second knitted cup which are transversely aligned and which each have a hemispherical overall shape, each cup comprising a peripheral first part which is elastically stretchable and made of a knit, serving to support the bust, a stiffener-forming part which extends at least partially under each cup , and a band serving to fasten the back of the bra , the stiffener forming a reinforcing band which at least partially surrounds the supporting peripheral first part of each cup , the stiffener being made of a knit using a first type of stitch designed to replace an additional reinforcer and characterized in that of the first knitted cup and the second knitted cup each comprises an inner annular second part which is adjacent to the first part , which is stretchable elastically transversely and vertically and which has vertical and transverse elastic stretch greater than or equal to that of the first part . a first knitted cup and a second knitted cup which are transversely aligned and which each have a hemispherical overall shape, each cup comprising a peripheral first part which is elastically stretchable and made of a knit, serving to support the bust, a stiffener-forming part which extends at least partially under each cup , and a band serving to fasten the back of the bra , the stiffener forming a reinforcing band which at least partially surrounds the supporting peripheral first part of each cup , the stiffener being made of a knit using a first type of stitch designed to replace an additional reinforcer and characterized in that of the first knitted cup and the second knitted cup each comprises an inner annular second part which is adjacent to the first part , which is stretchable elastically transversely and vertically and which has vertical and transverse elastic stretch greater than or equal to that of the first part .
An inhaler for the inhalation of powder medication, the inhaler having a body and at least one reservoir containing powder medication, the body having an air inlet and an outlet for the transmission to a patient of air entering the body through the air inlet and powder medication, the outlet having a total cross-sectional area for flow which is more than 80% of the total cross-sectional area of the air inlet and in which the outlet comprises a primary outlet for the transmission of dry powder medicament entrained in air as well as at least one secondary outlet for the transmission of a bypass flow of air alone without medicament.
Tourniquet cuff for application to a limb, having an inflatable body surrounding an inflatable chamber and which is inflatable from a pressure-less base state using a compressed gas in order to generate a blood restriction in the limb, and an attachment means for fixing the tourniquet cuff to the limb, wherein the inflatable body is formed from an elongated support extending along a longitudinal direction (L) and made from a gastight and flexible support material and a stretchable wall attached to the support and made from a gastight stretchable material, characterised in that the stretchable wall is stretched at least in the longitudinal direction (L) of the support even in the pressure-less base state of the inflatable body .
Hinge arrangement having a first hinge part and having a second hinge part which is connected pivotably to the first hinge part , a first hinge pin being formed on the first hinge part and extending along a hinge axis , and a first hinge sleeve being mounted pivotably on the first hinge pin , which forms a first sliding bearing with the first hinge pin , a dimensionally stable support part being connected to the first hinge sleeve , wherein a first axial projection is formed on a first axial end face of the first hinge pin , characterized in that the first axial projection engages in an arcuately formed first groove which is formed in the first hinge sleeve , a circumferential first side wall of the first groove together with the first axial end face and an inner side of an end cover which is fixed at the end on the first hinge sleeve delimiting a working space in which a damping fluid is accommodated which is designed for damping a relative movement of the first hinge pin , which is provided with the first axial projection , with respect to the first hinge sleeve .
A method of validation of a media object, the method comprising: receiving a reflective image of the media object and a transmissive image of the media object; detecting, using a sensor of the self-service terminal, a damaged portion of the media object characterized by detecting: white present in the transmissive image, and black present in the reflective image; and validating the media object against a standard, wherein the damaged portion of the media object is given less weight during validation . receiving a reflective image of the media object and a transmissive image of the media object; detecting, using a sensor of the self-service terminal, a damaged portion of the media object characterized by detecting: white present in the transmissive image, and black present in the reflective image; and white present in the transmissive image, and black present in the reflective image; and validating the media object against a standard, wherein the damaged portion of the media object is given less weight during validation .
A method of controlling an exoskeleton device of a user for fall mitigation, the exoskeleton device being a powered legged mobility device comprising a plurality of drive components that drive joint components including at least knee joint components and hip joint components, the control method comprising the steps of: detecting with one or more sensors a fall state including a direction and an extent of a fall; classifying with an electronic control device the fall state based on the direction and the extent of the fall; and controlling the drive components of the exoskeleton device with the electronic control device to selectively modulate the knee and hip joint components in accordance with the fall classification to perform a fall mitigation operation; characterized in that when a fall is detected in a stage that is classified as a near forward or backward fall, the method includes driving the joint components to apply torque to the knee joint components and the hip joint components to straighten and bring the legs of the user are together, to ensure that when the fall continues, the fall continues in a same direction to avoid falling sideways. detecting with one or more sensors a fall state including a direction and an extent of a fall; classifying with an electronic control device the fall state based on the direction and the extent of the fall; and controlling the drive components of the exoskeleton device with the electronic control device to selectively modulate the knee and hip joint components in accordance with the fall classification to perform a fall mitigation operation; characterized in that when a fall is detected in a stage that is classified as a near forward or backward fall, the method includes driving the joint components to apply torque to the knee joint components and the hip joint components to straighten and bring the legs of the user are together, to ensure that when the fall continues, the fall continues in a same direction to avoid falling sideways.
A welding power supply , comprising: - N converters arranged in parallel with each other; - a voltage or current source coupled to the N converters ; and - a filter inductor coupled to the N converters , characterized in that the filter inductor is configured to provide an output current whose frequency is reduced by a factor of (N-M)/N by disabling M of the N converters , where N and M are positive integers, wherein with the N converters each with a fundamental frequency of f being 360°/N out of phase, the welding power supply can provide output current at frequencies of Nf, (N-1)f, ..., 2f, and f, by disabling zero, one, ..., or N-1 of the converters via switches in the converters which are controlled by sensors that detect a short circuit condition or a normal operating condition during a welding operation. - N converters arranged in parallel with each other; - a voltage or current source coupled to the N converters ; and - a filter inductor coupled to the N converters , characterized in that the filter inductor is configured to provide an output current whose frequency is reduced by a factor of (N-M)/N by disabling M of the N converters , where N and M are positive integers, wherein with the N converters each with a fundamental frequency of f being 360°/N out of phase, the welding power supply can provide output current at frequencies of Nf, (N-1)f, ..., 2f, and f, by disabling zero, one, ..., or N-1 of the converters via switches in the converters which are controlled by sensors that detect a short circuit condition or a normal operating condition during a welding operation.
A head-up display, comprising: a display panel configured to emit image light corresponding to a parallax image comprising a left-eye image and a right-eye image; a barrier comprising barrier patterns which can operate to allow image light corresponding to the left-eye image to reach user's left eye, as well as to allow image light corresponding to the right-eye image to reach user's right eye, the barrier being constituted by a liquid crystal shutter; and an optical system configured to carry out focusing of the image light corresponding to the parallax image and project a resulting parallax image to user's left and right eyes , and carry out focusing of the image light corresponding to the parallax image on a projection plane so that the parallax image is enlarged in a first direction corresponding with a parallax direction by a first enlargement factor, and the parallax image is enlarged in a second direction intersecting with the first direction by a second enlargement factor, the first enlargement factor and the second enlargement factor being different from each other, wherein the barrier patterns are arranged in the first direction, and each extend in a direction inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the second direction, and the predetermined angle is determined based on a ratio between the first enlargement factor and the second enlargement factor, and an angle at which the barrier patterns are inclined with respect to the second direction when viewed on the projection plane. a display panel configured to emit image light corresponding to a parallax image comprising a left-eye image and a right-eye image; a barrier comprising barrier patterns which can operate to allow image light corresponding to the left-eye image to reach user's left eye, as well as to allow image light corresponding to the right-eye image to reach user's right eye, the barrier being constituted by a liquid crystal shutter; and an optical system configured to carry out focusing of the image light corresponding to the parallax image and project a resulting parallax image to user's left and right eyes , and carry out focusing of the image light corresponding to the parallax image on a projection plane so that the parallax image is enlarged in a first direction corresponding with a parallax direction by a first enlargement factor, and the parallax image is enlarged in a second direction intersecting with the first direction by a second enlargement factor, the first enlargement factor and the second enlargement factor being different from each other, wherein the barrier patterns are arranged in the first direction, and each extend in a direction inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the second direction, and the predetermined angle is determined based on a ratio between the first enlargement factor and the second enlargement factor, and an angle at which the barrier patterns are inclined with respect to the second direction when viewed on the projection plane.
A system for a sonar device, comprising a base body having at least one holder for a hydrophone element , wherein the holder and the hydrophone element are configured to be releasably connected to one another, wherein the hydrophone element has a hydrophone which is encased in a plastic body in such a way as to withstand seawater wherein the base body is in two parts or comprises two sections , wherein the two parts or the two sections respectively have a rectangular contour and are arranged above one another, wherein the two parts or the two sections are in contact and/or connected at two opposite ends of the base body and an intermediate space is formed between the ends which are in contact or connected characterized in that the intermediate space is filled with a metal. wherein the base body is in two parts or comprises two sections , wherein the two parts or the two sections respectively have a rectangular contour and are arranged above one another, wherein the two parts or the two sections are in contact and/or connected at two opposite ends of the base body and an intermediate space is formed between the ends which are in contact or connected characterized in that the intermediate space is filled with a metal.