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A coupler device for coupling an attachment to a mechanical arm of a machine or vehicle, said coupler device comprising: a main hitch body ; an actuator mounted to the main hitch body and moveable relative to the main hitch body, wherein the actuator is provided with a mounting member to mount the actuator to the main hitch body; and a front locking mechanism comprising a first locking member adapted to be pivoted by operation of the actuator from an open position to a closed position to engage with a first pin of an attachment to secure the attachment to the mechanical arm; the front locking mechanism further comprising a second locking member comprising a slot comprising an open end and a closed end provided on the main hitch body to accommodate the mounting member, characterized in that the slot comprises an outer section distal to its open end , an inner section distal to its closed end, and a gradient section connecting the outer section to the inner section such that as the actuator pivots the first locking member from the open position to the closed position, linear motion of the actuator slides the mounting member from the outer section of the slot to the gradient section of the slot, and pivotal motion of the actuator slides the mounting member from the gradient section of the slot to the inner section of the slot so that the first locking member is locked in the closed position. a main hitch body ; an actuator mounted to the main hitch body and moveable relative to the main hitch body, wherein the actuator is provided with a mounting member to mount the actuator to the main hitch body; and a front locking mechanism comprising a first locking member adapted to be pivoted by operation of the actuator from an open position to a closed position to engage with a first pin of an attachment to secure the attachment to the mechanical arm; the front locking mechanism further comprising a second locking member comprising a slot comprising an open end and a closed end provided on the main hitch body to accommodate the mounting member, characterized in that the slot comprises an outer section distal to its open end , an inner section distal to its closed end, and a gradient section connecting the outer section to the inner section such that as the actuator pivots the first locking member from the open position to the closed position, linear motion of the actuator slides the mounting member from the outer section of the slot to the gradient section of the slot, and pivotal motion of the actuator slides the mounting member from the gradient section of the slot to the inner section of the slot so that the first locking member is locked in the closed position.
A support structure for a flexible, heat-exchanging duct of the type that is locatable proximal to cells of a battery pack , the support structure being configured to provide support to a duct to prevent kinking, bulging and/or bursting of the duct at positions where the duct emerges from an array of cells , changes direction and re-enters the array of cells , the support structure comprising an inner guide formation , an outer guide formation and a guide path located between the inner guide formation and the outer guide formation .
Vehicle seat , in particular motor vehicle seat, with a seat part , a backrest which can be pivoted about a pivot axis (S) with respect to the seat part , at least one seat rail pair for the longitudinal adjustment of the vehicle seat , and a seat rail locking apparatus for locking the at least one seat rail pair , it being possible for the backrest to assume a use position (5.1) which is suitable for passenger transport and an easy entry position (5.2), in which the backrest is pivoted forwards about the pivot axis (S) and the seat rail locking apparatus is open via a Bowden cable unit , and it being necessary for a limit force to be overcome for pivoting back of the backrest out of the easy entry position (5.2) in the direction of the use position (5.1), characterized in that the limit force is generated by a compensation spring unit of the Bowden cable unit .
Rail vehicle with cladding device , in particular rail vehicle with an outer cladding, comprising a cladding element and at least one fastening device for fastening the cladding element to the rail vehicle, wherein the fastening device is provided to be deflectable in an opening direction upon occurrence of a predetermined pressure load on the cladding element ; wherein a receiving space for a potentially explosive component is closed by the cladding device , characterized in that the fastening device comprises an energy storage device which is is configured to be chargeable with energy by the deflection of the fastening device , the stored energy acting on the cladding element in a closing direction ; the at least one fastening device comprises a fastening interface and a locking interface , wherein the energy storage device elastically connects the fastening interface and the locking interface to each other; the fastening device is fastened directly to a rail car body of the rail vehicle by the fastening interface ; the locking interface connects the cladding element to the fastening device ; and the energy storage device is configured to be elastically expandable to allow deflection of the cladding element in the event of an explosion without releasing the connection between the fastening interface and the locking interface . a receiving space for a potentially explosive component is closed by the cladding device , characterized in that the fastening device comprises an energy storage device which is is configured to be chargeable with energy by the deflection of the fastening device , the stored energy acting on the cladding element in a closing direction ; the at least one fastening device comprises a fastening interface and a locking interface , wherein the energy storage device elastically connects the fastening interface and the locking interface to each other; the fastening device is fastened directly to a rail car body of the rail vehicle by the fastening interface ; the locking interface connects the cladding element to the fastening device ; and the energy storage device is configured to be elastically expandable to allow deflection of the cladding element in the event of an explosion without releasing the connection between the fastening interface and the locking interface .
A ventilation apparatus comprising: a ventilation unit to exchange air in an indoor space and air in an outdoor space that is a space different from the indoor space , and to ventilate the indoor space ; a calculation unit to calculate a threshold on the basis of CO 2 concentration of the air in the outdoor space and a selected operation mode selected in advance from a plurality of operation modes; an operation control unit to control the ventilation unit such that an amount of ventilation is larger when CO 2 concentration of the air in the indoor space is higher than or equal to the threshold than when the CO 2 concentration of the air in the indoor space is lower than the threshold; and a storage unit to store a correction value associated for each of the plurality of operation modes, wherein the correction value is different for each of the operation modes associated, and the calculation unit calculates the threshold on the basis of the CO 2 concentration of the air in the outdoor space and the correction value associated with the operation mode selected as the selected operation mode. a ventilation unit to exchange air in an indoor space and air in an outdoor space that is a space different from the indoor space , and to ventilate the indoor space ; a calculation unit to calculate a threshold on the basis of CO 2 concentration of the air in the outdoor space and a selected operation mode selected in advance from a plurality of operation modes; an operation control unit to control the ventilation unit such that an amount of ventilation is larger when CO 2 concentration of the air in the indoor space is higher than or equal to the threshold than when the CO 2 concentration of the air in the indoor space is lower than the threshold; and a storage unit to store a correction value associated for each of the plurality of operation modes, wherein the correction value is different for each of the operation modes associated, and the calculation unit calculates the threshold on the basis of the CO 2 concentration of the air in the outdoor space and the correction value associated with the operation mode selected as the selected operation mode.
A latch system for opening and closing an openable structure, the latch system comprising: a first latch assembly ; a second latch assembly separated from the first latch assembly ; and an assembly connector operably connecting the first latch assembly to the second latch assembly such that operation of one of the first latch assembly and the second latch assembly causes operation of the other of the first latch assembly and the second latch assembly through the assembly connector , wherein lateral movement of a portion of the first latch assembly in operation causes lateral movement of the assembly connector which causes lateral movement of a portion of the second latch assembly to thus operate the second latch assembly , characterised in that the latch system further comprises a first handle biasing mechanism disposed in the first latch assembly and a second handle biasing mechanism disposed in the second latch assembly , wherein each handle biasing mechanism is configured to operate a respective handle when the other of the latch assembly is operated. a first latch assembly ; a second latch assembly separated from the first latch assembly ; and an assembly connector operably connecting the first latch assembly to the second latch assembly such that operation of one of the first latch assembly and the second latch assembly causes operation of the other of the first latch assembly and the second latch assembly through the assembly connector , wherein lateral movement of a portion of the first latch assembly in operation causes lateral movement of the assembly connector which causes lateral movement of a portion of the second latch assembly to thus operate the second latch assembly , characterised in that the latch system further comprises a first handle biasing mechanism disposed in the first latch assembly and a second handle biasing mechanism disposed in the second latch assembly , wherein each handle biasing mechanism is configured to operate a respective handle when the other of the latch assembly is operated.
A moisture-extendable heat regulating article, the moisture-extendable heat regulating article having reversible thermal regulation properties and at least one chemical function, the chemical function being selected from a group consisting of polar chemical functions, hydrophilic chemical functions and chemical functions capable of forming hydrogen bonds and combinations of the foregoing to interact with water in order to absorb moisture, wherein the moisture adsorbing properties of the chemical function are reversible, the moisture-extendable heat regulating article comprising: a substrate carrying at least one reactive functional group; and a functional polymeric phase change material FP-PCM having a first heat carrying capacity, the FP-PCM comprising a plurality of reactive functional groups, a reactive functional group of the FP-PCM chemically reacting with a functional group of the substrate to form a covalent or an electrovalent bond; and a containment structure bonded to both the FP-PCM and the substrate via functional groups chemically reacting with a functional group of the substrate or a functional group of the FP-PCM, wherein the moisture adsorption and desorption result in extended temperature regulation capacity of the moisture-extendable heat regulating article.. a substrate carrying at least one reactive functional group; and a functional polymeric phase change material FP-PCM having a first heat carrying capacity, the FP-PCM comprising a plurality of reactive functional groups, a reactive functional group of the FP-PCM chemically reacting with a functional group of the substrate to form a covalent or an electrovalent bond; and a containment structure bonded to both the FP-PCM and the substrate via functional groups chemically reacting with a functional group of the substrate or a functional group of the FP-PCM,
A method for measuring an immunoreaction, the method comprising the steps of: a. Providing a whole blood sample; b. Adding a reaction buffer comprising a non-ionic detergent for hemolysis; c. Incubating the mixture of steps a. and b. in a temperature range between 22°C to 28°C; d. Adding to the mixture a buffered solution, which is free of any insoluble antibody carrier, comprising at least one specific antibody binding at least one specific target, wherein the final reaction mixture comprising the at least one antibody comprises at least 10% (v/v) whole blood sample; e. Incubating the mixture of step d. in a temperature range between 22°C to 28° C; f. Measuring the change in absorbance or in scattered light of the mixture during incubation at a wavelength in a range between 600 to 680 nm. a. Providing a whole blood sample; b. Adding a reaction buffer comprising a non-ionic detergent for hemolysis; c. Incubating the mixture of steps a. and b. in a temperature range between 22°C to 28°C; d. Adding to the mixture a buffered solution, which is free of any insoluble antibody carrier, comprising at least one specific antibody binding at least one specific target, wherein the final reaction mixture comprising the at least one antibody comprises at least 10% (v/v) whole blood sample; e. Incubating the mixture of step d. in a temperature range between 22°C to 28° C; f. Measuring the change in absorbance or in scattered light of the mixture during incubation at a wavelength in a range between 600 to 680 nm.
A computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous vehicle, wherein the method comprises: determining a first position associated with a set of rear wheels of an autonomous vehicle based on global positioning system (GPS) data received from a GPS source; determining a moving direction of the autonomous vehicle based on directional data received from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) onboard; calculating a second position associated with a set of front wheels of the autonomous vehicle based on the first position and the moving direction of the autonomous vehicle; planning a route segment of a route based on the second position as a current position of the autonomous vehicle, generating planning and control data for the route segment; and controlling and driving the autonomous vehicle along the route segment based on the planning and control data. determining a first position associated with a set of rear wheels of an autonomous vehicle based on global positioning system (GPS) data received from a GPS source; determining a moving direction of the autonomous vehicle based on directional data received from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) onboard; calculating a second position associated with a set of front wheels of the autonomous vehicle based on the first position and the moving direction of the autonomous vehicle; planning a route segment of a route based on the second position as a current position of the autonomous vehicle, generating planning and control data for the route segment; and controlling and driving the autonomous vehicle along the route segment based on the planning and control data.
A heavy duty tire comprising a tread composed of a rubber composition comprising 50 parts by mass or more of silica having 175 m 2 /g or more of a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N 2 SA) based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, wherein the N 2 SA of the silica is a value measured by a BET method according to ASTM D3037-93, the rubber composition comprises an isoprene-based rubber and at least one of a styrene butadiene rubber and a butadiene rubber, characterized in that the tread has 3.0% or more and 7.0% or less of difference between a ratio S1 of a circumferential groove groove area to a contact area and a ratio S2 of a transverse groove groove area to the contact area when the tread is pressed against a plane surface with a normal load applied thereto in a normal state where it is mounted to a normal rim and inflated to a normal internal pressure, the normal rim being a rim defined for the tire by a standard on which the tire is based, the normal inner pressure being a pneumatic pressure defined for the tire by the standard, and the normal load being a load defined for each tire by the standard, and the transverse groove is a groove or sipe where a straight line joining both ends in a width direction is inclined at an angle of 0° to 30° relative to a tire width direction. comprising a tread composed of a rubber composition comprising 50 parts by mass or more of silica having 175 m 2 /g or more of a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (N 2 SA) based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, wherein the N 2 SA of the silica is a value measured by a BET method according to ASTM D3037-93, the rubber composition comprises an isoprene-based rubber and at least one of a styrene butadiene rubber and a butadiene rubber, characterized in that the tread has 3.0% or more and 7.0% or less of difference between a ratio S1 of a circumferential groove groove area to a contact area and a ratio S2 of a transverse groove groove area to the contact area when the tread is pressed against a plane surface with a normal load applied thereto in a normal state where it is mounted to a normal rim and inflated to a normal internal pressure, the normal rim being a rim defined for the tire by a standard on which the tire is based, the normal inner pressure being a pneumatic pressure defined for the tire by the standard, and the normal load being a load defined for each tire by the standard, and the transverse groove is a groove or sipe where a straight line joining both ends in a width direction is inclined at an angle of 0° to 30° relative to a tire width direction.
A male single channel fluid connector for a medical application comprising a male connector body defining a hollow male portion , wherein the male connector body has a first structure exterior of the hollow male portion , wherein the first structure extends radially from the exterior of an outer collar surrounding the hollow male portion and spaced radially therefrom, wherein the first structure extends at least partly around the circumference of the hollow male portion , and allows rotational engagement of the male connector body with a female single channel fluid connector of a first type being a standard female luer lock connector with a hollow female portion in order to form a fluid tight connection, wherein rotational engagement includes rotating at least one of the hollow male portion and the hollow female portion in relation to each other, while inserting the hollow male portion inside the hollow female portion , but prevents any engagement with a female single channel fluid connector of a second type with a hollow female portion corresponding to the hollow female portion of the female single channel fluid connector of the first type , the female single channel fluid connector of a second type also having a second structure , having a shape of a sleeve, exterior of the hollow female portion , wherein the first structure is designed to match the second structure such that any engagement is prevented as the first structure at least to some extent cross-sectionally overlaps with the second structure , when the male single channel fluid connector and the female single channel fluid connector of a second type are aligned along a common center line.
A powered pushing device for pushing a wheeled object, the device comprising: (a) a base having a front end and a rear end; (b) a base bar defining an outer perimeter of the base ; (c) a left control handle coupled to a left portion of the base bar at the rear end of the base; (d) a right control handle coupled to a right portion of the base bar at the rear end of the base; (e) a pair of rear swivel wheels disposed at the rear end of the base; (f) a pair of front fixed wheels disposed under the base , wherein the fixed front wheels are disposed proximally from the front end of the base; and (g) a motor operably coupled to the pair of front fixed wheels; wherein a distance between the left control handle and the right control handle is at least as great as a width of the base , wherein the left control handle and the right control handle define a space between the left and right control handles, and wherein the space between the left and right control handles is configured to receive items. (a) a base having a front end and a rear end; (b) a base bar defining an outer perimeter of the base ; (c) a left control handle coupled to a left portion of the base bar at the rear end of the base; (d) a right control handle coupled to a right portion of the base bar at the rear end of the base; (e) a pair of rear swivel wheels disposed at the rear end of the base; (f) a pair of front fixed wheels disposed under the base , wherein the fixed front wheels are disposed proximally from the front end of the base; and (g) a motor operably coupled to the pair of front fixed wheels;
A method of forming an airfoil , comprising: abutting end faces of cantilevered film hole protrusions extending from a ceramic core against an inner surface of a wax die to hold the ceramic core in a fixed positional relationship with the wax die ; forming a wax pattern between the ceramic core and the wax die ; removing the wax die ; forming a ceramic shell that surrounds the wax pattern and contacts the end faces ; and removing the wax pattern ; casting an airfoil comprising a superalloy around the ceramic core ; and machining film cooling holes in the airfoil after the casting step to form a pattern of film cooling holes comprising the film cooling holes formed by the machining step and cast film cooling holes formed by the film hole protrusions during the casting step, wherein the method further comprises forming the film hole protrusions on the ceramic core by assembling discrete film hole protrusion bodies into the ceramic core . forming a wax pattern between the ceramic core and the wax die ; removing the wax die ; forming a ceramic shell that surrounds the wax pattern and contacts the end faces ; and removing the wax pattern ; casting an airfoil comprising a superalloy around the ceramic core ; and machining film cooling holes in the airfoil after the casting step to form a pattern of film cooling holes comprising the film cooling holes formed by the machining step and cast film cooling holes formed by the film hole protrusions during the casting step, wherein the method further comprises forming the film hole protrusions on the ceramic core by assembling discrete film hole protrusion bodies into the ceramic core .