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An apparatus for performing network function virtualization, NFV, wherein the apparatus is a provider edge, PE, orchestrator comprising: a memory ; a processor coupled to the memory , wherein the memory includes instructions that when executed by the processor cause the apparatus to perform the following: receive an instruction to virtualize a PE device within a network; divide, according to the instruction, the PE device into a plurality of network function units, NFs, used to form a virtualized network node; launch the NFs within one or more virtual machines, VM; and group the VMs together using a group identifier, ID, that corresponds to the virtualized network node and place the NFs within the one or more VMs using any one of the following: an absolute decomposition method, a network function decomposition method, and/or a service decomposition method, and map the group ID to a network ID provided by the network, wherein each of the NFs correspond to a network function performed by the PE device prior to virtualization. a memory ; a processor coupled to the memory , wherein the memory includes instructions that when executed by the processor cause the apparatus to perform the following: receive an instruction to virtualize a PE device within a network; divide, according to the instruction, the PE device into a plurality of network function units, NFs, used to form a virtualized network node; launch the NFs within one or more virtual machines, VM; and group the VMs together using a group identifier, ID, that corresponds to the virtualized network node and place the NFs within the one or more VMs using any one of the following: an absolute decomposition method, a network function decomposition method, and/or a service decomposition method, and receive an instruction to virtualize a PE device within a network; divide, according to the instruction, the PE device into a plurality of network function units, NFs, used to form a virtualized network node; launch the NFs within one or more virtual machines, VM; and group the VMs together using a group identifier, ID, that corresponds to the virtualized network node and place the NFs within the one or more VMs using any one of the following: an absolute decomposition method, a network function decomposition method, and/or a service decomposition method, and map the group ID to a network ID provided by the network, wherein each of the NFs correspond to a network function performed by the PE device prior to virtualization.
A surface cleaning apparatus for treating a stain on a floor surface, the surface cleaning apparatus comprising: a solution reservoir configured to hold a supply of water; a steam generator in fluid communication with the solution reservoir for heating the supply of water to at least 100°C (212 degrees Fahrenheit) to generate steam; a steam distributor fluidly connected to the steam generator to distribute steam onto the stain on the floor surface; a cleaning pad positioned to contact the stain on the floor surface; and a cleaning composition comprising a peroxygen and a surfactant for application onto the stain on the floor surface wherein the cleaning composition is one of embedded in the cleaning pad or impregnated in the cleaning pad ; wherein the steam generator is configured to apply steam to the cleaning composition at the time of delivery of the cleaning composition to the stain and wherein application of steam to the cleaning composition transfers energy from the steam to the cleaning composition to enhance the cleaning efficacy of the cleaning composition as compared to the cleaning efficacy of the cleaning composition without steam. a solution reservoir configured to hold a supply of water; a steam generator in fluid communication with the solution reservoir for heating the supply of water to at least 100°C (212 degrees Fahrenheit) to generate steam; a steam distributor fluidly connected to the steam generator to distribute steam onto the stain on the floor surface; a cleaning pad positioned to contact the stain on the floor surface; and a cleaning composition comprising a peroxygen and a surfactant for application onto the stain on the floor surface wherein the cleaning composition is one of embedded in the cleaning pad or impregnated in the cleaning pad ; wherein the steam generator is configured to apply steam to the cleaning composition at the time of delivery of the cleaning composition to the stain and wherein application of steam to the cleaning composition transfers energy from the steam to the cleaning composition to enhance the cleaning efficacy of the cleaning composition as compared to the cleaning efficacy of the cleaning composition without steam.
A method comprising: receiving data indicative of cleaning fluid flow at a printing apparatus; determining, from the received data, a cleaning fluid flow rate; comparing the determined cleaning fluid flow rate to a desired flow rate; and, when the cleaning fluid flow rate is outside of a tolerance of the desired flow rate, comparing the determined cleaning fluid flow rate to a first range of flow rates; and, when the flow rate is inside of the first range of flow rates, changing a parameter of a component of the printing apparatus that affects cleaning fluid flow rate, in real-time during a print operation, to cause the cleaning fluid flow rate to approach the desired flow rate, and, otherwise changing a parameter of a component of the printing apparatus that affects flow rate during a pause or a stop in a print operation to cause the cleaning fluid flow rate to approach the desired flow rate. receiving data indicative of cleaning fluid flow at a printing apparatus; determining, from the received data, a cleaning fluid flow rate; comparing the determined cleaning fluid flow rate to a desired flow rate; and, when the cleaning fluid flow rate is outside of a tolerance of the desired flow rate, comparing the determined cleaning fluid flow rate to a first range of flow rates; and, when the flow rate is inside of the first range of flow rates, changing a parameter of a component of the printing apparatus that affects cleaning fluid flow rate, in real-time during a print operation, to cause the cleaning fluid flow rate to approach the desired flow rate, and, otherwise changing a parameter of a component of the printing apparatus that affects flow rate during a pause or a stop in a print operation to cause the cleaning fluid flow rate to approach the desired flow rate.
Machine to fill and weigh containers , said machine comprising at least one movement device configured to transport one or more containers between at least two work stations disposed in a work direction (F) which defines a movement path between said at least two work stations , at least one of said work stations being suitable to fill the containers , and at least one weighing device comprising a weighing plate disposed along said movement path and configured to acquire the measurement of a mass during a weighing step, said at least one movement device comprising at least one gripping member configured to support and hold said one or more containers along said movement path, characterized in that said movement device is configured to be moved without interruption in said work direction (F) while said one or more containers are weighed, supported by said gripping member , on said weighing plate , said gripping member disposing itself at a weighing distance with respect to said weighing plate such as to allow, during the weighing, a release of said one or more containers with respect to said at least one gripping member in a release direction (X) substantially perpendicular to a support plane (L) of said weighing plate , said gripping member being configured to apply a thrust against said one or more containers in the work direction (F) during the weighing of said one or more containers obtained while said movement device moves without interruption on the weighing plate .
Workpiece carrier device for arranging and stacking flat components therein along a stacking direction , comprising at least one base plate , at least two opposing support walls fixed to the base plate , and at least two side plates that are fixed to the support walls and the base plate , which together with the support walls and the base plate enclose a free space accessible at least in the stacking direction , with at least one receiving unit that comprises a support plate and a drive mechanism by which the support plate can be moved from a rest position where it abuts the base plate to a start receiving position, in which a component can be directly arranged on the support plate and in which a distance between the support plate and the base plate is at its maximum, and the support plate can then be moved incrementally into a plurality of intermediate receiving positions until it reaches a final receiving position, in which a predefined number of components can stacked on the support plate , wherein each incremental step involves extending the respective component placed in the stacking direction and the placement location for adding a new component is determined in a fixed manner by the position of the support plate in the start receiving position, intermediate receiving positions and final receiving position, formed by the free surface of the component facing away from the support plate , which is at the greatest distance from the support plate , characterised by a first fixing unit by which the at least one side plate can be detachably locked to the support walls without tools along a first joining direction extending transversely to the stacking direction .
A method for estimating the brake wear of a brake installed in a vehicle, comprising acquiring an initial mass of said brake; quantifying the amount of energy that is being dissipated by the brake over a first time period, measuring a temperature increase of the brake over said first time period; estimating the brake mass based on the amount of dissipated energy and the temperature increase; and characterised by comparing said initial mass of said brake with said estimated brake mass and estimating the brake wear based on this comparison. quantifying the amount of energy that is being dissipated by the brake over a first time period, measuring a temperature increase of the brake over said first time period; estimating the brake mass based on the amount of dissipated energy and the temperature increase; and characterised by comparing said initial mass of said brake with said estimated brake mass and estimating the brake wear based on this comparison.
A method of making an open chain modified cellulosic pulp comprising: obtaining a cellulosic pulp, oxidizing the cellulosic pulp in at least one oxidizing step with hydrogen peroxide and a metal catalyst selected from copper or iron at a pH from 2 to 6 to form an oxidized cellulosic pulp, subjecting the oxidized cellulosic pulp to a reduction reaction in at least one reduction step to form an open chain modified cellulosic pulp. obtaining a cellulosic pulp, oxidizing the cellulosic pulp in at least one oxidizing step with hydrogen peroxide and a metal catalyst selected from copper or iron at a pH from 2 to 6 to form an oxidized cellulosic pulp, subjecting the oxidized cellulosic pulp to a reduction reaction in at least one reduction step to form an open chain modified cellulosic pulp.
A retractor apparatus comprising: a retractor frame ; five arms (121A-E) attached to the retractor frame; and five rods (151A-E), wherein each rod includes a convex surface facing a center of the retractor frame and attached to one of the five arms, wherein a first rod of the five rods includes a longitudinal axis and is translatable along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first rod and a second rod of the five rods are movable independently from one another, and wherein the first rod is pivotable relative to a first arm of the five arms it is attached to, and the axis of pivot is offset from the longitudinal axis through which the first rod translates, characterized in that : the second rod and a third rod of the five rods are movable together based on an actuation of a first mechanism of the retractor frame. a retractor frame ; five arms (121A-E) attached to the retractor frame; and five rods (151A-E), wherein each rod includes a convex surface facing a center of the retractor frame and attached to one of the five arms, wherein a first rod of the five rods includes a longitudinal axis and is translatable along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first rod and a second rod of the five rods are movable independently from one another, and wherein the first rod is pivotable relative to a first arm of the five arms it is attached to, and the axis of pivot is offset from the longitudinal axis through which the first rod translates, characterized in that : the second rod and a third rod of the five rods are movable together based on an actuation of a first mechanism of the retractor frame.
Capless closure device comprising a body , an end plate provided with a circular opening adapted for receiving a fuel nozzle, and a flap door adapted to close the circular opening , where the capless closure device comprises a latch edge arranged at the lower edge of the circular opening , characterized in that the capless closure device comprises a sealing edge spaced apart from the latch edge in a vertical direction, where an inlet drain opening is arranged between the latch edge and the sealing edge .
An analyzing grid for phase contrast imaging and/or dark-field imaging, comprising a number of X-ray converting gratings , wherein the X-ray converting gratings are configured to convert incident X-ray radiation into light or charge, wherein the number of X-ray converting gratings comprises at least a first X-ray converting grating and a second X-ray converting grating , wherein the X-ray converting gratings each comprise an array of grating bars , wherein the grating bars within each X-ray converting grating are arranged mutually displaced from each other in a direction perpendicular to the incident X-ray radiation by a specific displacement pitch (d), which is a distance between center lines of two adjacent grating bars , and wherein the grating bars of the first X-ray converting grating are arranged mutually displaced from the grating bars of the second X-ray converting grating in the direction perpendicular to the incident X-ray radiation, characterized in that the first X-ray converting grating and the second X-ray converting grating are arranged between two detectors , wherein the detectors are configured to detect the light or charge converted by the respective X-ray converting grating.
An endless rubber track belt comprising: an endless, elongate carcass including an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one reinforcing layer, wherein the inner surface defines a plurality of wheel path areas; a plurality of tread lugs disposed on the outer surface; a plurality of guide lugs disposed on the inner surface, each of the plurality of guide lugs including oppositely disposed drive faces, an upper face between the drive faces, and oppositely disposed end faces; and, at least one reinforcement strip disposed inward from the inner surface and outward from the at least one reinforcement layer, wherein the at least one reinforcement strip is positioned adjacent the plurality of wheel path areas; wherein the at least one reinforcement strip comprises a bias ply comprising two layers of cords arranged in opposite +/- bias angles, and wherein the +/- bias angles range from about +/-20° to about +/-80°; wherein the bias ply is covered on both sides with a skim coat layer of rubber. an endless, elongate carcass including an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one reinforcing layer, wherein the inner surface defines a plurality of wheel path areas; a plurality of tread lugs disposed on the outer surface; a plurality of guide lugs disposed on the inner surface, each of the plurality of guide lugs including oppositely disposed drive faces, an upper face between the drive faces, and oppositely disposed end faces; and, at least one reinforcement strip disposed inward from the inner surface and outward from the at least one reinforcement layer, wherein the at least one reinforcement strip is positioned adjacent the plurality of wheel path areas; wherein the at least one reinforcement strip comprises a bias ply comprising two layers of cords arranged in opposite +/- bias angles, and wherein the +/- bias angles range from about +/-20° to about +/-80°; wherein the bias ply is covered on both sides with a skim coat layer of rubber.
A system , comprising: at least one load receiver mounted on a shopping cart or basket and configured to perform a weighing operation of an item placed into the shopping cart or basket; and a processor configured to determine a weight of the item based on an output of the at least one load receiver ; characterized in that the system further includes at least one sensor configured to detect a parameter affecting the accuracy of the weighing operation of the item, the parameter being selected from (i) a relative angle between a force sensing axis of the at least one load receiver and a direction of gravity, (ii) a motion of the shopping cart or basket, and (iii) an ambient temperature surrounding the shopping cart or basket and the at least one load receiver; and the processor is further configured to modify the output(s) of the at least one load receiver in dependence upon the output(s) of the at least one sensor to obtain an accurate measurement of the weight of the item and to inhibit the weighing operation of the item in response to detection of at least one of the plurality of affecting parameters exceeding a respective selected threshold. at least one load receiver mounted on a shopping cart or basket and configured to perform a weighing operation of an item placed into the shopping cart or basket; and a processor configured to determine a weight of the item based on an output of the at least one load receiver ; characterized in that the system further includes at least one sensor configured to detect a parameter affecting the accuracy of the weighing operation of the item, the parameter being selected from (i) a relative angle between a force sensing axis of the at least one load receiver and a direction of gravity, (ii) a motion of the shopping cart or basket, and (iii) an ambient temperature surrounding the shopping cart or basket and the at least one load receiver; and the processor is further configured to modify the output(s) of the at least one load receiver in dependence upon the output(s) of the at least one sensor to obtain an accurate measurement of the weight of the item and to inhibit the weighing operation of the item in response to detection of at least one of the plurality of affecting parameters exceeding a respective selected threshold.
A seating unit (10; 100) comprising: a chair portion (20; 120) with a sitting surface (24; 124) and a back (22; 122) extending vertically from said sitting surface (24; 124); a horizontally extended wing (25 70, 80; 125) adjacent said sitting surface (24; 124), the extended wing (25 70, 80; 125) projecting outwardly from an edge of said sitting surface (24; 124), the edge of said sitting surface (24; 124) originating on one end at a point where an edge of said back (22; 122) meets said sitting surface (24; 124), and said edge extending toward a front edge of said sitting surface (24; 124); a pedestal base (30; 130) with a plurality of outwardly extending legs , joined to an underside of said sitting surface (24; 124) of said chair portion (20; 120) that is capable of swiveling on the pedestal base ; a pair of longer legs (32; 132) joined to the pedestal base (30; 130) and positioned vertically under said extended wing (25, 70, 80; 125) and at least one shorter leg joined to the pedestal base (30; 130) and positioned vertically under said sitting surface (24; 124); and a sliding work desk (40; 140) positioned to a side of said sitting surface (24; 124) opposite said horizontally extended wing (25, 70, 80; 125), said sliding work desk (40; 140) is situated to slide at least partially over the sitting surface from either side of the chair portion . a chair portion (20; 120) with a sitting surface (24; 124) and a back (22; 122) extending vertically from said sitting surface (24; 124); a horizontally extended wing (25 70, 80; 125) adjacent said sitting surface (24; 124), the extended wing (25 70, 80; 125) projecting outwardly from an edge of said sitting surface (24; 124), the edge of said sitting surface (24; 124) originating on one end at a point where an edge of said back (22; 122) meets said sitting surface (24; 124), and said edge extending toward a front edge of said sitting surface (24; 124); a pedestal base (30; 130) with a plurality of outwardly extending legs , joined to an underside of said sitting surface (24; 124) of said chair portion (20; 120) that is capable of swiveling on the pedestal base ; a pair of longer legs (32; 132) joined to the pedestal base (30; 130) and positioned vertically under said extended wing (25, 70, 80; 125) and at least one shorter leg joined to the pedestal base (30; 130) and positioned vertically under said sitting surface (24; 124); and a sliding work desk (40; 140) positioned to a side of said sitting surface (24; 124) opposite said horizontally extended wing (25, 70, 80; 125), said sliding work desk (40; 140) is situated to slide at least partially over the sitting surface from either side of the chair portion .
Disposal device for a vehicle , comprising a collecting tank having a tank interior which is accessible through an upper tank opening and having a discharge opening which is connected to a first pipe end of a discharge pipe , wherein the collecting tank is configured as a collecting trough which extends in a longitudinal direction, wherein the collecting tank comprises a support device which is arranged within the tank opening, characterized in that the support device comprises at least one movable cover (820a,b) which is movable from a closed position, in which the tank opening is closed by the support device, to an open position, in which wastewater can run into the tank interior from above, through the tank opening, wherein the cover is supported along a first cover edge in the region of a pivot axle bearing , and vertical supports (821; 822a,b) which are movable relative to the cover are arranged on the cover in the region of a second cover edge located opposite the first cover edge, which vertical supports in the closed position support the cover, in the region of the second cover edge, against the bottom of the tank interior and in the open position expose the tank opening.
Conference unit for an intercom network , comprising a plurality of control elements , which are each designed according to a type of lever , wherein a lever can be mounted starting from an inactive middle position manually along a first direction into a first switching position , or alternatively along a second direction , in opposition to the first direction, into a second switching position , wherein the lever in pretensioned in its middle position, characterised in that the lever cooperates directly or indirectly with a magnet that exerts high forces on the lever located in a position near the middle position, the lever being forced down into its middle position, wherein at least one spring element separated from the magnet additionally presses the lever into the middle position .