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An arrangement (100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600) for cleaning the tires of a vehicle , the arrangement having a nozzle arrangement (111; 211; 311; 411; 511), configured to spray water onto a vehicle tire, characterized in that the arrangement further has a gutter arrangement (101; 201a, 201b; 301a, 301b; 401a, 401b; 501), a strip arrangement (105; 305) and a brush mat arrangement (106; 306), and the gutter arrangement has a first end (108; 308; 408; 508) of the gutter arrangement and a second end (109; 309; 409; 509) of the gutter arrangement, and the nozzle arrangement or portions thereof are at least partially at or near the first end of the gutter arrangement, and the strip arrangement consists of a plurality of strips transverse to the direction of travel of the vehicle, the strips being plate-like pieces configured to bend at least in the direction of travel of the vehicle as the vehicle tire travels over the strip, and to return to their initial position after the tire passes the strip, and the brush mat arrangement is water permeable, and the brush mat arrangement is closer to the second end of the gutter arrangement than the strip arrangement, and the arrangement further has a collection basin (110; 210; 410; 510) for collecting water and the collection basin is at least partially below the brush mat arrangement.
A porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane having a PF value of 36 or more, the PF value being determined by the following equation: PF value = − log PT % / 100 / PL Pa / 9.8 × 100 where PT is a permeability and is determined by PT (%) = 100 - CE (%), CE is a collection efficiency and is determined by a value measured using dioctyl phthalate particles with a particle diameter of 0.10 μm to 0.20 μm under a condition of a permeate flow rate of 5.3 cm/sec, and PL is a pressure loss and is determined by a value measured under a condition of a permeate flow rate of 5.3 cm/sec, wherein the membrane includes fibrils constituting a porous structure of the membrane, and the fibrils have an average diameter of 55 nm or more and 83 nm or less, wherein the average diameter of the fibrils is as measured by the method as disclosed in the description of the application as filed, characterized in that the membrane has a mass per unit area of 0.90 g/m 2 or less.
A pressing device for press-joining a tubular or hose-shaped workpiece with a fitting and/or a ferrule, comprising, around the circumference, in each case at least two pressing members that interact in the radial direction on outer or inner surface regions, one of the pressing members being part of a multiplicity of inner pressing members, furthermore each inner pressing member , seen in the pressing direction, having inner and outer surface regions, the outer surface regions extending in a straight line as seen in a plan view onto the device perpendicular to the pressing device , moreover these regions extending at an angle relative to one another in this plan view with an angle of less than 180°, furthermore the inner pressing members being arranged next to one another in the manner of a circle in the circumferential direction and being connected to one another to form an inner linkage, furthermore at least three outer pressing members being provided, each of which has inner and outer surface regions as seen in the pressing direction, the inner surface regions of an outer pressing member running in a straight line as seen in the plan view onto the device perpendicular to the pressing direction, and in this plan view being also angled with respect to one another at an angle of less than 180°, furthermore the outer pressing members being arranged next to one another in the circumferential direction and being connected to one another to form an outer linkage; furthermore action being able to take place on each inner pressing member on its outer surface region by way of two inner surface regions of one or more outer pressing members , for transmitting pressing force, moreover, the inner linkage being arranged within the outer linkage and the inner and outer pressing members being movable relative to one another in the circumferential direction; characterized that the pressing device is chain-like and that it is being possible for the inner and outer linkage of the plurality of pressing members to be opened to place around an arrangement of parts to be press-joined to one another and the outer pressing members being connected to each other in such a way that in the opened state, they can be pivoted relative to one another in the opening or closing direction.
A coded pattern projector apparatus comprising: a) a surface-emitting array of emitters provided on a substrate, the array of emitters comprising a plurality of emitters, each of the plurality of emitters generating one of a plurality of optical beams in response to an electrical drive signal applied to a respective electrical input of each of the plurality of emitters; b) a lens positioned in an optical path of the plurality of optical beams generated by the surface-emitting array of emitters, the lens projecting each of the plurality of optical beams generated by the surface-emitting array of emitters; c) an optical element that is positioned in the optical path of the plurality of optical beams, the optical element collimating the plurality of optical beams in a first dimension and diverging the plurality of optical beams in a second dimension such that the plurality of optical beams form at least one stripe pattern ; and d) a controller having a plurality of electrical outputs, each of the plurality of electrical outputs being connected to a respective electrical input of each of the plurality of emitters, the controller generating desired electrical drive signals that produce a desired coded stripe pattern; characterised in that at least some of the plurality of emitters are positioned to form a first row of the surface-emitting array of emitters in the first dimension and at least some other of the plurality of emitters are positioned to form a second row of the surface-emitting array of emitters in the first dimension, wherein emitters of the first and second rows are offset from each other in the first and second dimensions such that at least two of the stripe patterns coalesce. a) a surface-emitting array of emitters provided on a substrate, the array of emitters comprising a plurality of emitters, each of the plurality of emitters generating one of a plurality of optical beams in response to an electrical drive signal applied to a respective electrical input of each of the plurality of emitters; b) a lens positioned in an optical path of the plurality of optical beams generated by the surface-emitting array of emitters, the lens projecting each of the plurality of optical beams generated by the surface-emitting array of emitters; c) an optical element that is positioned in the optical path of the plurality of optical beams, the optical element collimating the plurality of optical beams in a first dimension and diverging the plurality of optical beams in a second dimension such that the plurality of optical beams form at least one stripe pattern ; and d) a controller having a plurality of electrical outputs, each of the plurality of electrical outputs being connected to a respective electrical input of each of the plurality of emitters, the controller generating desired electrical drive signals that produce a desired coded stripe pattern;
A harvesting reel assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester comprising: a central rotatable shaft ; a plurality of support members extending widthwise across the reel assembly and connected to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith; a cam assembly for guiding rotation of the plurality of support members; and an extendable reel arm , that includes a first end engaged with the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith and a distal end opposite the first end connected to one of the plurality of support members , wherein the extendable reel arm is movable between an extended position and a retracted position in response to engagement with the cam assembly , and wherein the extendable reel arm includes a first member slidably engaged with a second member forming a slidably extendable reel arm, characterised in that the extendable reel arm is in communication with or includes a pressure source , configured to facilitate the sliding motion of the first member relative to the second member , and/or the extendable reel arm includes a biasing member extending between the first and the second member . a central rotatable shaft ; a plurality of support members extending widthwise across the reel assembly and connected to the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith; a cam assembly for guiding rotation of the plurality of support members; and an extendable reel arm , that includes a first end engaged with the central rotatable shaft for rotation therewith and a distal end opposite the first end connected to one of the plurality of support members , wherein the extendable reel arm is movable between an extended position and a retracted position in response to engagement with the cam assembly , and wherein the extendable reel arm includes a first member slidably engaged with a second member forming a slidably extendable reel arm, characterised in that the extendable reel arm is in communication with or includes a pressure source , configured to facilitate the sliding motion of the first member relative to the second member , and/or the extendable reel arm includes a biasing member extending between the first and the second member .
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine , the airfoil comprising: an airfoil body extending in a radial direction from a first end to a second end, and extending axially from a leading edge to a trailing edge ; a leading edge channel formed in the leading edge of the airfoil body, the leading edge channel having a first channel wall and a second channel wall that join at a channel base to define the leading edge channel, the leading edge channel extending in a radial direction along the leading edge of the airfoil body; and a first leading edge impingement cavity located within the airfoil body proximate the leading edge, wherein the first channel wall forms a portion of the airfoil body defining the first leading edge impingement cavity; a second leading edge impingement cavity located within the airfoil body proximate the leading edge, wherein the second channel wall forms a portion of the airfoil body defining the second leading edge impingement cavity; and a first leading edge impingement hole formed in the first channel wall and angled such that air flowing from the first leading edge impingement cavity and through the first leading edge impingement hole impinges upon a portion of the second channel wall. an airfoil body extending in a radial direction from a first end to a second end, and extending axially from a leading edge to a trailing edge ; a leading edge channel formed in the leading edge of the airfoil body, the leading edge channel having a first channel wall and a second channel wall that join at a channel base to define the leading edge channel, the leading edge channel extending in a radial direction along the leading edge of the airfoil body; and a first leading edge impingement cavity located within the airfoil body proximate the leading edge, wherein the first channel wall forms a portion of the airfoil body defining the first leading edge impingement cavity; a second leading edge impingement cavity located within the airfoil body proximate the leading edge, wherein the second channel wall forms a portion of the airfoil body defining the second leading edge impingement cavity; and a first leading edge impingement hole formed in the first channel wall and angled such that air flowing from the first leading edge impingement cavity and through the first leading edge impingement hole impinges upon a portion of the second channel wall.
Device for coating a workpiece which preferably consists at least partially of wood, wood-based material, plastic or the like, comprising: a coating unit for applying a coating material onto a surface to be coated of the workpiece , a conveyor device for bringing about a relative movement between the workpiece and the coating unit which defines a conveying level (F), and a heating device for heating the surface to be coated of the workpiece which has at least one elongated radiation element , wherein at least one elongated radiation element is arranged in such a way that its longitudinal axis intersects with the conveying level (F) at an angle (α), and characterised in that an elongated radiation element comprises an infrared radiator and/or an LED stack. a conveyor device for bringing about a relative movement between the workpiece and the coating unit which defines a conveying level (F), and a heating device for heating the surface to be coated of the workpiece which has at least one elongated radiation element , wherein at least one elongated radiation element is arranged in such a way that its longitudinal axis intersects with the conveying level (F) at an angle (α), and characterised in that an elongated radiation element comprises an infrared radiator and/or an LED stack.
High efficiency method for the production of alkyl esters from fatty acids by acid catalysis, characterized in that esterification and trans-esterification are produced simultaneously in a continuous process and in that it is produced during a single stage in an isothermal tubular reactor , preferably in a vertical position, with liquid methanol and from 50% fat to 100% of free fatty acids having less than 1% moisture, residence time between 15 and 120 minutes, preferably between 15 and 70 minutes, and with a molar excess of methanol/ fat over the stoichiometric ratio of 12-18: 1, preferably 12-15 :1 and in that the inlet temperature of the first reactor is between 90 °C and 132 °C.
A method comprising: introducing to a chamber each of a thermoplastic resin, an elastomer component, a curing agent, and a carbon black masterbatch; and dynamically vulcanizing at least a portion of the elastomer component so as to form a thermoplastic vulcanizate wherein the elastomer component is at least partially vulcanized and is dispersed in a continuous phase comprising the thermoplastic resin; wherein the carbon black masterbatch comprises carbon black particles dispersed in a carrier resin comprising a propylene-α-olefin copolymer comprising from 60 wt% to 99 wt% propylene-derived units and 1 wt% to 35 wt% comonomer units derived from one of ethylene and a C 4 -C 10 alpha-olefin; having a heat of fusion of 75 J/g or less; and having (i) a density between 0.850 and 0.920 g/cm 3 and (ii) a melt index between 0.05 and 50 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238, at 190°C and 2.16 kg weight. introducing to a chamber each of a thermoplastic resin, an elastomer component, a curing agent, and a carbon black masterbatch; and dynamically vulcanizing at least a portion of the elastomer component so as to form a thermoplastic vulcanizate wherein the elastomer component is at least partially vulcanized and is dispersed in a continuous phase comprising the thermoplastic resin; wherein the carbon black masterbatch comprises carbon black particles dispersed in a carrier resin comprising a propylene-α-olefin copolymer comprising from 60 wt% to 99 wt% propylene-derived units and 1 wt% to 35 wt% comonomer units derived from one of ethylene and a C 4 -C 10 alpha-olefin; having a heat of fusion of 75 J/g or less; and having (i) a density between 0.850 and 0.920 g/cm 3 and (ii) a melt index between 0.05 and 50 g/10 min as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238, at 190°C and 2.16 kg weight.
An air-to-water heat pump for a vehicle, comprising a refrigerant fluid circuit for circulation of a refrigerant fluid and a water circuit for circulation of water for air conditioning within the vehicle , wherein the refrigerant fluid circuit comprises an external heat exchanger for heat exchange between the refrigerant fluid and external ambient air, and an internal heat exchanger for heat exchange between the refrigerant fluid and water of the water circuit , a refrigerant fluid temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the refrigerant fluid coming out from the external heat exchanger , a control unit configured to switch in a programmed way the heat pump from a heating phase for heating an internal environment of the vehicle to a defrost phase for defrosting the external heat exchanger when the measured temperature of the refrigerant fluid is below a predetermined threshold, indicative of a presence of ice on the external heat exchanger , wherein the water circuit comprises a bypass line interconnecting a water inlet and a water outlet of the internal heat exchanger , and valve means controllable by the control unit to switch the water circuit , characterised in that , the heat pump is switched from the heating phase to the defrost phase, from a normal configuration in which a water path of the internal heat exchanger is open and the bypass line is closed, to a bypass configuration wherein the water path of the internal heat exchanger is closed and the bypass line is open.
A laundry care composition comprising (i) a laundry care ingredient and (ii) 0.0001-1.0 wt% of a polymeric thiophene hueing agent of Formula (III):
A method of improving a protein binding site, the method comprising the steps of: synthesizing a single substitution library for each of a plurality of domains of a protein binding site, wherein each member of a single substitution library has a nucleotide sequence that encodes amino acid changes at a single amino acid position of its associated domain and that overlaps a nucleotide sequence of at least one member of a different single substitution library, and wherein the domains of the protein binding site are singlely substituted at from 1 to 250 amino acid positions; expressing separately each member of each single substitution library as a pre-candidate protein; selecting the pre-candidate proteins of each single substitution library which bind to target molecules to form a selected library for each domain of the protein; shuffling members of the selected libraries in a PCR to produce a combinatorial shuffled library; expressing members of the shuffled library as candidate proteins; incubating in a reaction mixture under binding conditions the candidate proteins with target molecules; washing the target molecules until a fraction of candidate proteins remain bound; and selecting members of the shuffled library which encode candidate proteins remaining bound to the target molecules. synthesizing a single substitution library for each of a plurality of domains of a protein binding site, wherein each member of a single substitution library has a nucleotide sequence that encodes amino acid changes at a single amino acid position of its associated domain and that overlaps a nucleotide sequence of at least one member of a different single substitution library, and wherein the domains of the protein binding site are singlely substituted at from 1 to 250 amino acid positions; expressing separately each member of each single substitution library as a pre-candidate protein; selecting the pre-candidate proteins of each single substitution library which bind to target molecules to form a selected library for each domain of the protein; shuffling members of the selected libraries in a PCR to produce a combinatorial shuffled library; expressing members of the shuffled library as candidate proteins; incubating in a reaction mixture under binding conditions the candidate proteins with target molecules; washing the target molecules until a fraction of candidate proteins remain bound; and selecting members of the shuffled library which encode candidate proteins remaining bound to the target molecules.
A method for providing a service in a telecommunications network , the telecommunications network comprising a plurality of resources and at least one slice of resources implemented via at least one network slice instance, NSI, wherein portions of the plurality of resources are allocated to each of the at least one NSI, comprising : receiving a request to serve a group of user devices by a first service; creating a new NSI to provide the first service, if it is determined that there is no existing NSI, shareable between a plurality of services, that can provide the first service; and modifying an existing NSI, shareable between a plurality of services, if it is determined that the existing NSI can provide the first service, to serve the group of user devices by that first service in addition to at least one second service that is already provided by the existing NSI; and wherein the first service and the at least one second service comprise a common chain of network functions, NFs, and the modifying comprises defining capabilities corresponding to the first service of at least one NF in a function chain specified in a network slice template, NST, from which the existing NSI was created, wherein the capabilities are specified in a network slice descriptor, NSD, by different parameter value sets for each of the first and the second service. receiving a request to serve a group of user devices by a first service; creating a new NSI to provide the first service, if it is determined that there is no existing NSI, shareable between a plurality of services, that can provide the first service; and modifying an existing NSI, shareable between a plurality of services, if it is determined that the existing NSI can provide the first service, to serve the group of user devices by that first service in addition to at least one second service that is already provided by the existing NSI; and wherein the first service and the at least one second service comprise a common chain of network functions, NFs, and the modifying comprises defining capabilities corresponding to the first service of at least one NF in a function chain specified in a network slice template, NST, from which the existing NSI was created, wherein the capabilities are specified in a network slice descriptor, NSD, by different parameter value sets for each of the first and the second service.
A non-natural fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase which has at least 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% identity to SEQ ID NO: 45 and comprises an alanine (A) at the position corresponding to position 74 of SEQ ID NO: 45 (G96).