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A catheter pump system comprising: a catheter for insertion into a patient into a position extending through an aorta of the patient, a distal end portion of the catheter being located near or extending through an aortic valve of the patient, the catheter having an inlet port at or near a distal end and an outlet port proximally of the inlet port and communicating with the inlet port via a blood flow channel; a pump (13; 113) having a fluid displacement member in the blood flow channel; a pneumatic motor (15; 115) for driving the pump; a flexible drive shaft extending through the catheter, the drive shaft coupling the pump to the motor; characterized by a motor controller (16; 116) for controlling motor speed, the motor controller having: - a supply channel extending through the motor controller between an inlet for connection to a pressure source and an outlet in fluid communication with the motor, - a variable restriction valve (31; 131) connected and arranged for controlling flow through the supply channel, and - an input interface for inputting control signals to the motor controller; wherein the variable restriction valve (31; 131) is arranged for reducing flow through the supply channel and allowing an increase of flow through the supply channel in response to control signals received via the input interface. a catheter for insertion into a patient into a position extending through an aorta of the patient, a distal end portion of the catheter being located near or extending through an aortic valve of the patient, the catheter having an inlet port at or near a distal end and an outlet port proximally of the inlet port and communicating with the inlet port via a blood flow channel; a pump (13; 113) having a fluid displacement member in the blood flow channel; a pneumatic motor (15; 115) for driving the pump; a flexible drive shaft extending through the catheter, the drive shaft coupling the pump to the motor; characterized by a motor controller (16; 116) for controlling motor speed, the motor controller having: - a supply channel extending through the motor controller between an inlet for connection to a pressure source and an outlet in fluid communication with the motor, - a variable restriction valve (31; 131) connected and arranged for controlling flow through the supply channel, and - an input interface for inputting control signals to the motor controller; - a supply channel extending through the motor controller between an inlet for connection to a pressure source and an outlet in fluid communication with the motor, - a variable restriction valve (31; 131) connected and arranged for controlling flow through the supply channel, and - an input interface for inputting control signals to the motor controller; wherein the variable restriction valve (31; 131) is arranged for reducing flow through the supply channel and allowing an increase of flow through the supply channel in response to control signals received via the input interface.
An agricultural planter row unit comprising: a first actuator connected to a first implement disposed on the agricultural planter row unit ; a second actuator connected to a second implement disposed on the agricultural planter row unit , the second implement being different from the first implement ; a fluid control system configured to control fluid flow from a fluid source to each of the first and second actuators (256, 8110; 266, 8120), the fluid control system including: an inlet valve in a first fluid path in fluid communication with the fluid source; an outlet valve connected to the first fluid path ; a first pressure sensor ; a first control valve disposed in the first fluid line between the inlet valve and the first pressure sensor ; a second fluid line connecting the first control valve to the first actuator , the first pressure sensor disposed to measure fluid pressure in the second fluid line ; and a third fluid line connecting the first control valve to the second actuator . a first actuator connected to a first implement disposed on the agricultural planter row unit ; a second actuator connected to a second implement disposed on the agricultural planter row unit , the second implement being different from the first implement ; a fluid control system configured to control fluid flow from a fluid source to each of the first and second actuators (256, 8110; 266, 8120), the fluid control system including: an inlet valve in a first fluid path in fluid communication with the fluid source; an outlet valve connected to the first fluid path ; a first pressure sensor ; a first control valve disposed in the first fluid line between the inlet valve and the first pressure sensor ; a second fluid line connecting the first control valve to the first actuator , the first pressure sensor disposed to measure fluid pressure in the second fluid line ; and a third fluid line connecting the first control valve to the second actuator . an inlet valve in a first fluid path in fluid communication with the fluid source; an outlet valve connected to the first fluid path ; a first pressure sensor ; a first control valve disposed in the first fluid line between the inlet valve and the first pressure sensor ; a second fluid line connecting the first control valve to the first actuator , the first pressure sensor disposed to measure fluid pressure in the second fluid line ; and a third fluid line connecting the first control valve to the second actuator .
A power distribution and control system for use with a bulk generation system having transmission and distribution systems, the power distribution and control system comprising: a plurality of microgrids each including a power generation element and a load; a plurality of microgrid controllers each associated with one and only one of the plurality of microgrids; a first communication network ; a high-level controller operable using the first communication network to communicate with the bulk generation system and each of the plurality of microgrid controllers, the high-level controller operable to coordinate the operation of the microgrids during normal system operation; a second communication network separate from the first communication network, the second communication network providing peer to peer communication between each of the plurality of microgrid controllers when at least one of the high-level controller and the first communication network is not available; and a plurality of third communication networks , each third communication network providing communication between one of the plurality of microgrid controllers and at least one of the power generation element and the load associated with that microgrid controller. a plurality of microgrids each including a power generation element and a load; a plurality of microgrid controllers each associated with one and only one of the plurality of microgrids; a first communication network ; a high-level controller operable using the first communication network to communicate with the bulk generation system and each of the plurality of microgrid controllers, the high-level controller operable to coordinate the operation of the microgrids during normal system operation; a second communication network separate from the first communication network, the second communication network providing peer to peer communication between each of the plurality of microgrid controllers when at least one of the high-level controller and the first communication network is not available; and a plurality of third communication networks , each third communication network providing communication between one of the plurality of microgrid controllers and at least one of the power generation element and the load associated with that microgrid controller.
Single-pass inkjet printer with a running track for guiding a print medium in an Y-direction and with a plurality of print head modules , which are arranged behind one another in the Y-direction and each extend with a plurality of print heads in an X-direction transversely over the running track , and with a printing region , in which the print head modules can be mounted such that they stand upright in a respective printing position substantially in an Z-direction, wherein, in addition to the printing region , a storage region is comprised, which is offset in the X- or Y-direction with respect to the printing region , and in which a number of print head modules can be mounted such that they stand upright in a respective storage position substantially in the Z-direction, wherein the print heads of print head modules placed in the storage position are received in a protective cover , characterized in - that the print head modules can be inserted reversibly into their respective printing position by being placed substantially in the Z direction and can be removed from their respective printing position by being raised substantially in the Z direction, and - that the print head modules can be inserted reversibly into their respective storage position by being placed in substantially the Z-direction and can be removed from their respective storage position by being raised substantially in the Z-direction. - that the print head modules can be inserted reversibly into their respective printing position by being placed substantially in the Z direction and can be removed from their respective printing position by being raised substantially in the Z direction, and - that the print head modules can be inserted reversibly into their respective storage position by being placed in substantially the Z-direction and can be removed from their respective storage position by being raised substantially in the Z-direction.
Apparatus for applying an adhesive layer to an adhesive roll in a contact cleaning device, said apparatus comprising an applicator arranged and configured to apply a length of adhesive layer sufficient to circumferentially cover an outer surface of the adhesive roll in a single adhesive layer .
A system that uses solar radiation for generating electricity comprising: a transpired solar air heating collector device comprising: a heat absorbing roof; an interior space adjacent the heat absorbing roof; and, a plurality of air inlet openings distributed over the heat absorbing roof and configured to allow ambient air to flow from outside the heat absorbing roof into the interior space; a chimney tower extending from the transpired solar air heating collector device and connected to the interior space such that heated air in the interior space flows from the interior space through the chimney tower; and one or more turbines positioned within one or more of the interior space and the chimney tower and on a path of airflow from the interior space through the chimney tower; characterized in that a total open area of the plurality of air inlet openings is greater than a total cross-section of air volume exiting the chimney tower when the heated air in the interior space flows from the interior space through the chimney tower. a transpired solar air heating collector device comprising: a heat absorbing roof; an interior space adjacent the heat absorbing roof; and, a plurality of air inlet openings distributed over the heat absorbing roof and configured to allow ambient air to flow from outside the heat absorbing roof into the interior space; a chimney tower extending from the transpired solar air heating collector device and connected to the interior space such that heated air in the interior space flows from the interior space through the chimney tower; and one or more turbines positioned within one or more of the interior space and the chimney tower and on a path of airflow from the interior space through the chimney tower;
High-voltage or medium-voltage switching system comprising at least one switching unit , which has a rotary switch and a drive unit for rotating the rotary switch , the drive unit comprising a drive motor , the drive unit comprising an actuation unit for actuating the drive motor , which is formed in such a way that when the drive motor is operated the rotary switch adopts a plurality of predetermined switching positions, the actuation unit comprising a switching member for switching the drive motor on and off and a rotatable body , as well as an activation element , which cooperates with the rotatable body , for activating the switching member , and the rotatable body being formed in such a way that in predetermined rotational positions of the rotatable body , which correspond to the predetermined switching positions of the rotary switch , the activation element is engaged with the rotatable body, in such a way that the activation element adopts a first position, in which the switching member adopts a first switching state, and outside the predetermined rotational positions of the rotatable body it is disengaged from the rotatable body, in such a way that the activation element adopts a second position, in which the switching member adopts a second switching state, characterised in that the actuation unit comprises a release unit for releasing the activation element of the switching member , the release unit being formed in such a way that the activation element can be brought from a position in which the activation element is engaged with the rotatable body into a position in which the activation element is disengaged from the rotatable body .
Method for introducing a defined weakness line by material removal on a covering material for producing a cover for airbags, wherein the covering material has a visible side and a rear side opposite the visible side , and a pulsed first laser beam is guided from a first laser towards the rear side of the covering material and along a track , and at least one observation unit is provided below the visible side of the covering material for monitoring the weakening process, wherein a second laser beam from a second laser is coupled into the beam path of the first laser beam , wherein the first pulsed laser beam serves to generate the weakness line, characterised in that the beam emerging on the visible side of the second laser beam is detected by the at least one observation unit .
A core engine for a gas turbine engine , comprising: a compressor section , a combustion section , and a turbine section defining at least in part an engine airflow path for the core engine ; an inner flowpath surface positioned at least partially within the compressor section and defining at least in part the engine airflow path ; a core casing at least partially enclosing the compressor section and defining a forward end, the core casing comprising a translating inlet assembly at the forward end, the translating inlet assembly and inner flowpath surface together defining an inlet to the compressor section , the translating inlet assembly moveable between a first position defining a first inlet area at the inlet and a second position defining a second inlet area at the inlet , the first inlet area being greater than the second inlet area ; wherein the translating inlet assembly defines a front edge , wherein the core engine defines a circumferential direction, wherein the front edge defines a first circumference in the first position, wherein the front edge defines a second circumference in the second position, characterized in that the second circumference is less than the first circumference . a compressor section , a combustion section , and a turbine section defining at least in part an engine airflow path for the core engine ; an inner flowpath surface positioned at least partially within the compressor section and defining at least in part the engine airflow path ; a core casing at least partially enclosing the compressor section and defining a forward end, the core casing comprising a translating inlet assembly at the forward end, the translating inlet assembly and inner flowpath surface together defining an inlet to the compressor section , the translating inlet assembly moveable between a first position defining a first inlet area at the inlet and a second position defining a second inlet area at the inlet , the first inlet area being greater than the second inlet area ; wherein the translating inlet assembly defines a front edge , wherein the core engine defines a circumferential direction, wherein the front edge defines a first circumference in the first position, wherein the front edge defines a second circumference in the second position, characterized in that the second circumference is less than the first circumference .
A method of locating a user equipment, UE performed by an access network node serving the UE, the method comprising: receiving a first message from the UE, wherein the first message comprises a request for the UE to attach to the access network node; in response to receiving the first message, determining a location reference for the UE, wherein the location reference is for a location server belonging to an operator for the access network node, and wherein the location reference enables the UE to be located, and wherein the location reference comprises an identification of a protocol, an address of the location server, and a UE reference for the UE; and sending a second message to the UE, wherein the second message comprises an acceptance of the request for the UE to attach to the access network node, and wherein the second message comprises the location reference, and wherein the location reference is configured to be included by the UE in a call request to an over-the-top, OTT, service provider, SP. receiving a first message from the UE, wherein the first message comprises a request for the UE to attach to the access network node; in response to receiving the first message, determining a location reference for the UE, wherein the location reference is for a location server belonging to an operator for the access network node, and wherein the location reference enables the UE to be located, and wherein the location reference comprises an identification of a protocol, an address of the location server, and a UE reference for the UE; and sending a second message to the UE, wherein the second message comprises an acceptance of the request for the UE to attach to the access network node, and wherein the second message comprises the location reference, and wherein the location reference is configured to be included by the UE in a call request to an over-the-top, OTT, service provider, SP.
Low-voltage protective switching device having at least one outer conductor path from an outer conductor supply connection of the low-voltage protective switching device to an outer conductor load connection of the low-voltage protective switching device , and one neutral conductor path from the neutral conductor connection of the low-voltage protective switching device to a neutral conductor load connection of the low-voltage protective switching device , wherein a mechanical bypass switch is arranged in the outer conductor path , wherein a first semiconductor circuit arrangement of the low-voltage protective switching device is connected in parallel to the bypass switch , wherein the first semiconductor circuit arrangement has at least one power semiconductor , in particular an IGBT, with a control connection, in particular a gate-connection, wherein in the outer conductor path a current measuring arrangement is arranged, which is connected to an electronic control unit of the protective switching device , wherein the electronic control unit is designed to actuate the bypass switch and the first semiconductor circuit arrangement when a predeterminable overcurrent, in particular a short-circuit current, is detected by the current measuring arrangement , characterised in that the low-voltage protective switching device has at least one voltage measuring arrangement for detecting a Miller-effect-induced voltage peak at the at least one power semiconductor of the first semiconductor circuit arrangement , that the voltage measuring arrangement is connected to the electronic control unit , that the control unit and/or the voltage measuring arrangement is designed to detect - after output of a bypass switch opening signal - a predeterminable voltage peak that occurs, that the control unit has a timer, which is started with the detection of the voltage peak, and that the control unit is designed to output a switch-off signal to the first semiconductor circuit arrangement upon expiry of the timer.
A method of operating a wireless communication device, comprising: identifying a physical uplink control channel, PUCCH, format for transmission of uplink control information, UCI, in unlicensed spectrum, wherein the PUCCH format is short PUCCH, wherein the short PUCCH occupies less than 1 subframe in the time domain, spans an entire system bandwidth in the frequency domain with interlacing on a resource block level and comprises at least one demodulation reference signal, DMRS, symbol and at least one control-data symbol in the time domain (S1405); and transmitting the UCI to a radio access node in accordance with the identified PUCCH format (S1410). identifying a physical uplink control channel, PUCCH, format for transmission of uplink control information, UCI, in unlicensed spectrum, wherein the PUCCH format is short PUCCH, wherein the short PUCCH occupies less than 1 subframe in the time domain, spans an entire system bandwidth in the frequency domain with interlacing on a resource block level and comprises at least one demodulation reference signal, DMRS, symbol and at least one control-data symbol in the time domain (S1405); and transmitting the UCI to a radio access node in accordance with the identified PUCCH format (S1410).
A method for expanding an end of a pipe made of plastics having shape memory with the aid of an expander tool having a tool head comprising expansion means arranged to be insertable inside the end of the pipe, the method comprising steps of - measuring temperature, - adjusting at least one of the expansion control parameters of the tool head on the basis the measured temperature, and - expanding the end of the pipe utilizing the adjusted expansion control parameter of the tool head, characterized in that - in the measuring step the temperature of the pipe to be expanded is measured directly by contacting the pipe, and - in the adjusting step at least one of the expansion control parameters of the tool head is adjusted on the basis of the directly measured temperature of the pipe. - adjusting at least one of the expansion control parameters of the tool head on the basis the measured temperature, and - expanding the end of the pipe utilizing the adjusted expansion control parameter of the tool head, characterized in that - in the measuring step the temperature of the pipe to be expanded is measured directly by contacting the pipe, and - in the adjusting step at least one of the expansion control parameters of the tool head is adjusted on the basis of the directly measured temperature of the pipe.