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A constant velocity joint comprising first and second couplings in which the second coupling is disposed concentrically around the first coupling , each coupling comprising an inner member , an outer annular member and an intermediate annular member between the inner and outer members, the members of both couplings being disposed around a common first axis (x) and having a common centre on the common first axis and in which the outer annular member of the first coupling is also the inner member of the second coupling , thereby being the common annular member of both the first and second couplings; the inner member of the first coupling has an outer spherical periphery and the intermediate member of the first coupling has an inner periphery in which the outer periphery of the inner member of the first coupling is received; the intermediate member of the first coupling has an outer spherical periphery and the common annular member has an inner periphery in which the outer periphery of the intermediate second member is received; the common annular member has an outer spherical periphery and the intermediate annular member of the second coupling has an inner periphery in which the outer periphery of the common annular member is received; the intermediate annular member of the second coupling has an outer spherical periphery and the outer annular member of the second coupling has an inner periphery in which the outer periphery of the intermediate annular member of the second coupling is received; the outer peripheries and the inner peripheries being concentric about the common centre and complementary to one another; the intermediate annular member of the each coupling being constrained by a first pair of opposed axles to rotate with respect to the inner annular member (the common annular member in the case of the second coupling) of the coupling on a first axis perpendicular to the common axis and by a second pair of opposed axles with respect to the outer member of the coupling (the common annular member in the case of the first coupling) on a second axis perpendicular to both the common and the first axis characterised in that the first axis of the outer coupling is the same as the second axis of the inner coupling and the outer member of the second coupling is constrained to rotate angularly in respect of the common member in a way that is the mirror image of the rotation of the inner member of the first coupling with respect to the common member .
A support assembly structured for indoor and outdoor use, said support assembly comprising: an elongated body , a plurality of connector structures mounted on said elongated body and extending outwardly therefrom in spaced relation to one another, at least one insert disposed in overlying relation to an outer surface of said elongated body , adjacent ones of said plurality of connector structures interconnecting said at least one insert in said overlying relation, each of said adjacent connector structures including a primary segment and a lateral segment , said primary segment secured to said elongated body and extending outwardly from an exterior surface thereof beyond an outer surface of said at least one insert , said lateral segment secured to said primary segment , opposite peripheral edges of said at least one insert including a groove formed therein, and said grooves cooperatively configured with said lateral segments of said adjacent ones of said plurality of connector structures to define a movable and removable tongue and groove connection therebetween. an elongated body , a plurality of connector structures mounted on said elongated body and extending outwardly therefrom in spaced relation to one another, at least one insert disposed in overlying relation to an outer surface of said elongated body , adjacent ones of said plurality of connector structures interconnecting said at least one insert in said overlying relation, each of said adjacent connector structures including a primary segment and a lateral segment , said primary segment secured to said elongated body and extending outwardly from an exterior surface thereof beyond an outer surface of said at least one insert , said lateral segment secured to said primary segment , opposite peripheral edges of said at least one insert including a groove formed therein, and said grooves cooperatively configured with said lateral segments of said adjacent ones of said plurality of connector structures to define a movable and removable tongue and groove connection therebetween.
Method for joining at least two multi-strand wires by means of ultrasound, comprising the steps of: a) fanning out at least one of the wires , preferably all of the wires in a fanning-out plane (E), b) before, during and/or after step a): placing the wires into a compression chamber of an ultrasound joining device , so that at least two of the wires are in contact with one another substantially along the fanning-out plane (E), c) joining, in particular welding and/or soldering, the fanned-out wires by means of ultrasound. a) fanning out at least one of the wires , preferably all of the wires in a fanning-out plane (E), b) before, during and/or after step a): placing the wires into a compression chamber of an ultrasound joining device , so that at least two of the wires are in contact with one another substantially along the fanning-out plane (E), c) joining, in particular welding and/or soldering, the fanned-out wires by means of ultrasound.
A bearing arrangement for a wind turbine , comprising a first portion , a second portion , and a sound wave sensor which is configured to detect a thickness of the second portion , wherein one of the first portion and the second portion is movable relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion , and characterised in that the sound wave sensor is configured to detect the thickness of the second portion through the first portion .
Operating device for setting seat parameters of a seat , in particular a vehicle seat, wherein the operating device comprises at least one multifunction operating element having at least one selection element by means of which at least two operating levels are selectable, wherein the multifunction operating element is moveable in at least five switching directions , wherein each switching direction is assignable to a particular function associated with the selected operating level and changing a seat parameter , characterized in that the selection element is a touch screen for displaying and selecting at least two control panels , wherein one control panel represents an operating level , wherein one control panel is selectable by means of at least one first user input , wherein the control panels are arranged in a fixed sequence, wherein the touch screen indicates a single control panel in each case, wherein the user input is a swiping or a tapping movement.
An apparatus for operating a covering of an architectural covering , the apparatus comprising: a clutch configured to disengage a motor when the motor is not operating; a manual control configured to move the covering of the architectural covering while the motor is not operating and disengaged by the clutch ; a braking element configured to resist movement of a drive element of the covering when the motor is not operating and disengaged by the clutch ; a covering position determiner configured to track a position of the covering while the motor is disengaged; and a motor position determiner configured to track a position of the motor while the clutch disengages the motor . a clutch configured to disengage a motor when the motor is not operating; a manual control configured to move the covering of the architectural covering while the motor is not operating and disengaged by the clutch ; a braking element configured to resist movement of a drive element of the covering when the motor is not operating and disengaged by the clutch ; a covering position determiner configured to track a position of the covering while the motor is disengaged; and a motor position determiner configured to track a position of the motor while the clutch disengages the motor .
Actuating drive to drive a movably mounted furniture part , comprising at least one actuating arm to be connected to the furniture part , wherein the at least one actuating arm is formed to be moveable between a first and a second end position, a damper for damping both a movement of the at least one actuating arm into the first end position and a movement of the at least one actuating arm into the second end position, wherein the damper carries out a damping stroke, and a coupling mechanism for coupling the at least one actuating arm or an actuating part which is or can be connected to said actuating arm to the damper at least in the case of the movements of the at least one actuating arm into the two end positions, wherein the coupling mechanism has an actuator for carrying out the damping stroke of the damper , wherein the actuator applies the damper both in the movement of the at least one actuating arm into the first end position and in the movement of the at least one actuating arm into the second end position to carry out the damping stroke, wherein the at least one actuating arm carries out a first swivel movement when moving into the first end position and a second swivel movement when moving into the second end position, which second swivel movement is opposite to the first swivel movement and the coupling mechanism has a swivelling lever , on which the actuator is arranged, and a rectification mechanism for converting the two swivel movements of the at least one actuating arm into a swivel movement of the swivelling lever carried out in the same direction and wherein the actuating drive has a main drive energy store to apply energy to the at least one actuating arm or an actuating part which is or can be connected to said actuating arm , preferably by means of a translation mechanism .
A kit for setting a position of a robotic arm system along a longitudinal axis of a cannula ( 201 or 1010 ) inserted to a body orifice, wherein the robotic arm system comprises a motor unit and at least one robotic arm extending, when positioned, distally from the motor unit along the longitudinal axis, the motor unit and the at least one robotic arm extending distally from the motor unit to a predetermined distance from a stopper-receiving portion of the motor unit; the kit comprising: the cannula ( 201 or 1010 ), including a cannula body configured for insertion to the body orifice; a mounting block , configured for attachment to the cannula; and an assembly attached to the mounting block and comprising a spacing arm and an aligning arm , and movable between a stowed position and a deployed position; wherein the deployed position of the assembly places elements of the aligning arm where they indicate a predetermined position along the longitudinal axis; wherein a distal end of the at least one robotic arm aligns with a distal end of the cannula when the at least one robotic arm is inserted to the cannula, and a stopper portion of the aligning arm contacts the stopper-receiving portion of the motor unit to prevent longitudinal advance of the motor unit; and wherein the spacing arm and the aligning arm 1030 deploy by hinging around a plurality of stopped hinges , each stopped hinge defining at least a stopped deployed position, and a stopped stowed position. the cannula ( 201 or 1010 ), including a cannula body configured for insertion to the body orifice; a mounting block , configured for attachment to the cannula; and an assembly attached to the mounting block and comprising a spacing arm and an aligning arm , and movable between a stowed position and a deployed position; wherein the deployed position of the assembly places elements of the aligning arm where they indicate a predetermined position along the longitudinal axis; wherein a distal end of the at least one robotic arm aligns with a distal end of the cannula when the at least one robotic arm is inserted to the cannula, and a stopper portion of the aligning arm contacts the stopper-receiving portion of the motor unit to prevent longitudinal advance of the motor unit; and wherein the spacing arm and the aligning arm 1030 deploy by hinging around a plurality of stopped hinges , each stopped hinge defining at least a stopped deployed position, and a stopped stowed position.
A process for preparing a strip or plate of a copper-nickel-tin-alloy, comprising: a first cold reduction of an input made of the copper-nickel-tin-alloy; a first annealing of the input; a second cold reduction of the input; a second annealing of the input; a third cold reduction of the input; a third annealing of the input; and a final cold reduction of the input to obtain the strip or plate; wherein the first cold reduction is performed to achieve a thickness reduction of 10% to 80%, and wherein the first annealing and/or the second annealing is performed at a temperature of 760°C to 788°C (1400°F to 1450°F). a first cold reduction of an input made of the copper-nickel-tin-alloy; a first annealing of the input; a second cold reduction of the input; a second annealing of the input; a third cold reduction of the input; a third annealing of the input; and a final cold reduction of the input to obtain the strip or plate; wherein the first cold reduction is performed to achieve a thickness reduction of 10% to 80%, and wherein the first annealing and/or the second annealing is performed at a temperature of 760°C to 788°C (1400°F to 1450°F).
A reciprocal quantum logic, RQL, phase-mode flip-flop comprising: a storage loop configured to receive a data input signal on a data input line (D) as a positive or a negative single flux quantum, SFQ, pulse and store the data input signal in the storage loop , the storage loop comprising a data input Josephson junction (J2, J4, J6_0), a storage inductor (FL6STOR_0, FLSTOR_0, L8), and a shared Josephson junction (114, 214, J2, J0, J0_0) arranged in the storage loop ; a comparator configured to compare a received logical clock input signal (LCLK), or a signal based on the received logical clock input signal (LCLK), with the stored data input signal to produce a logical decision signal, the comparator comprising an escape Josephson junction (J3, J3_0) and the shared Josephson junction (114, 214, J2, J0, J0_0); and an output amplifying Josephson transmission line, JTL configured to amplify the logical decision signal to generate an output signal corresponding to a logical "1" or logical "0" value representative of the data input signal at a time of the receipt of the logical clock input signal (LCLK), the output amplifying JTL comprising the shared Josephson junction (114, 214, J2, J0, J0_0). a storage loop configured to receive a data input signal on a data input line (D) as a positive or a negative single flux quantum, SFQ, pulse and store the data input signal in the storage loop , the storage loop comprising a data input Josephson junction (J2, J4, J6_0), a storage inductor (FL6STOR_0, FLSTOR_0, L8), and a shared Josephson junction (114, 214, J2, J0, J0_0) arranged in the storage loop ; a comparator configured to compare a received logical clock input signal (LCLK), or a signal based on the received logical clock input signal (LCLK), with the stored data input signal to produce a logical decision signal, the comparator comprising an escape Josephson junction (J3, J3_0) and the shared Josephson junction (114, 214, J2, J0, J0_0); and an output amplifying Josephson transmission line, JTL configured to amplify the logical decision signal to generate an output signal corresponding to a logical "1" or logical "0" value representative of the data input signal at a time of the receipt of the logical clock input signal (LCLK), the output amplifying JTL comprising the shared Josephson junction (114, 214, J2, J0, J0_0).
An electronic cigarette, comprising a microprocessor , a battery module and a heating element , the microprocessor being electrically connected to the battery module , the battery module being electrically connected to the heating element and supplying power to the heating element with a first output parameter, a sensing module , connected to the microprocessor and disposed in a smoke outlet passage of the electronic cigarette, for detecting the concentration of an analyte and sending the concentration of the analyte to the microprocessor ; characterized in that the analyte comprises one or more of fine particles, smoke tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and glyoxal; wherein the sensing module comprises one or more of a PM2.5 sensor, a tar sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a semiconductor sensor, and an electrochemical sensor; wherein the microprocessor stores a preset threshold, the microprocessor is configured to receive the concentration of the analyte detected by the sensing module , and further configured to determine the relationship between the concentration of the analyte and the preset threshold; when the concentration of the analyte is higher than or equal to the preset threshold, the microprocessor controls the battery module to supply power to the heating element with a second output parameter, wherein the second output parameter is smaller than the first output parameter.
A sample holder for use in a device for image-based analysis of multiple samples, the sample holder comprising: an optically flat surface; multiple locations of interest dispersed across the optically flat surface that each, in use, correspond to volumes for containing a sample of the multiple samples; and multiple focal structures associated with the multiple locations of interest; wherein the focal structures each comprise at least one pyramid shaped indentation in the optically flat surface, wherein each pyramid shaped indentation comprises a vertex and angled sides with the angle of the angled sides set such that, in use, a majority of light incident from beneath the pyramid shaped indentation is reflected internally within the sample holder, such that when viewed from above the pyramid shaped indentation and focussed on the vertex, the majority of the pyramid shaped indentation appears dark and the vertex of the pyramid shaped indentation appears bright, and wherein the sample holder is layered with a first layer that includes the optically flat surface including the focal structures and provides a base for the volumes containing the samples, with the volumes being enclosed within a second layer on top of the first, optically flat, layer.
An internal combustion engine comprising a fuel reformation unit that generates reformed fuel based on liquid fuel and higher in octane rating than the liquid fuel and introduces the generated reformed fuel to an output cylinder , wherein the fuel reformation unit includes a first fuel reformer that includes a reciprocal mechanism where a piston reciprocates in a cylinder, a second fuel reformer that includes a reformation catalyst, a reformed gas passage that connects the first fuel reformer and the second fuel reformer, wherein first reformed gas discharged from the first fuel reformer is introduced to the second fuel reformer through the reformed gas passage , characterized by an auxiliary air introduction passage through which at least one of outside air and exhaust discharged from the output cylinder is introduced to the reformed gas passage as auxiliary air. a fuel reformation unit that generates reformed fuel based on liquid fuel and higher in octane rating than the liquid fuel and introduces the generated reformed fuel to an output cylinder , wherein the fuel reformation unit includes a first fuel reformer that includes a reciprocal mechanism where a piston reciprocates in a cylinder, a second fuel reformer that includes a reformation catalyst, a reformed gas passage that connects the first fuel reformer and the second fuel reformer, wherein first reformed gas discharged from the first fuel reformer is introduced to the second fuel reformer through the reformed gas passage , characterized by an auxiliary air introduction passage through which at least one of outside air and exhaust discharged from the output cylinder is introduced to the reformed gas passage as auxiliary air. a first fuel reformer that includes a reciprocal mechanism where a piston reciprocates in a cylinder, a second fuel reformer that includes a reformation catalyst, a reformed gas passage that connects the first fuel reformer and the second fuel reformer, wherein first reformed gas discharged from the first fuel reformer is introduced to the second fuel reformer through the reformed gas passage , characterized by an auxiliary air introduction passage through which at least one of outside air and exhaust discharged from the output cylinder is introduced to the reformed gas passage as auxiliary air.
An inkjet printing system, comprising: an ink composition, including: carbon black pigment, from 50 wt% to 80 wt% water, from 10 wt% to 40 wt% of an organic solvent system, wherein the organic solvent system includes from 5 wt% to 30 wt% solvent having 1 or 2 free hydroxyl groups and 0 to 3 glycol units, and from 0.5 wt% to 6 wt% polyurethane; and a microfluidic ejection assembly, including: a drop generator for externally ejecting the ink composition, and a fluid pump for internally inducing microfluidic recirculation flow of the ink composition into the drop generator. an ink composition, including: carbon black pigment, from 50 wt% to 80 wt% water, from 10 wt% to 40 wt% of an organic solvent system, wherein the organic solvent system includes from 5 wt% to 30 wt% solvent having 1 or 2 free hydroxyl groups and 0 to 3 glycol units, and from 0.5 wt% to 6 wt% polyurethane; and carbon black pigment, from 50 wt% to 80 wt% water, from 10 wt% to 40 wt% of an organic solvent system, wherein the organic solvent system includes from 5 wt% to 30 wt% solvent having 1 or 2 free hydroxyl groups and 0 to 3 glycol units, and from 0.5 wt% to 6 wt% polyurethane; and a microfluidic ejection assembly, including: a drop generator for externally ejecting the ink composition, and a fluid pump for internally inducing microfluidic recirculation flow of the ink composition into the drop generator. a drop generator for externally ejecting the ink composition, and a fluid pump for internally inducing microfluidic recirculation flow of the ink composition into the drop generator.
A virion or virus particle comprising a recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vector comprising at least a first polynucleotide that comprises a photoreceptor-specific human rhodopsin kinase promoter-operably linked to at least a first nucleic acid segment that encodes at least a first biologically-active, retinal-specific human guanylate cyclase polypeptide that comprises at least a first contiguous amino acid sequence region that is at least about 95% identical to an at least 120 contiguous amino acid sequence from SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the rAAV vector is a recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (rAAV5) vector or wherein the rAAV vector is a recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 8 (rAAV8) vector.
System comprising an optical instrument for use in the field of surgery wherein the system comprises an ambient radiation sensor, a radiation source and a screen for providing information to a user, wherein the optical instrument comprises an image sensor for acquiring a desired image, wherein said ambient radiation sensor is configured to register ambient radiation of a pre-defined wavelength range, wherein said system is configured to adjust a radiation intensity of the radiation source and/or a brightness of the screen in response to the registered ambient radiation. wherein the optical instrument comprises an image sensor for acquiring a desired image, wherein said ambient radiation sensor is configured to register ambient radiation of a pre-defined wavelength range, wherein said system is configured to adjust a radiation intensity of the radiation source and/or a brightness of the screen in response to the registered ambient radiation.