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An inspection device for optically inspecting glass containers at high temperature manufactured in a forming machine , the containers being placed in succession on a conveyor at the outlet from the forming machine to travel at a high rate past the inspection device , which comprises a container lighting system presenting a light-emitting surface , at least one camera taking images of containers back-lighted by the light from the light-emitting surface, and a system for controlling the operation of the lighting system and of the camera , the inspection device being characterized in that the light-emitting surface of the lighting system is suitable for emitting both: - a "flash" first light flux for a flash duration shorter than 1 ms and at a wavelength longer than 650 nm; and also - a "bottle-scanning" second light flux comprising visible wavelengths shorter than 650 nm and for a duration of not less than 2 s; and in that the lighting system is controlled: - to emit the flash light flux for each container traveling past the device in such a manner as to enable the camera to take images of each container back-lighted by said flash light flux; and - to emit the "bottle-scanning" light flux independently of the flash light flux, so as to be perceived by a human eye as being continuous. - a "flash" first light flux for a flash duration shorter than 1 ms and at a wavelength longer than 650 nm; and also - a "bottle-scanning" second light flux comprising visible wavelengths shorter than 650 nm and for a duration of not less than 2 s; - to emit the flash light flux for each container traveling past the device in such a manner as to enable the camera to take images of each container back-lighted by said flash light flux; and - to emit the "bottle-scanning" light flux independently of the flash light flux, so as to be perceived by a human eye as being continuous.
Chicken feeder, with - a storage area for receiving free-flowing feed and a dispensing area which is connected to the storage area and has a storage container , wherein - the storage area and the dispensing area are connected to one another in such a way that feed received in the storage area slides towards the dispensing area as soon as a chicken removes feed from the dispensing area, and - a closure element which is mounted on the storage container and can be adjusted between an opening position releasing the dispensing area for the chicken and a closing position closing the dispensing area , with an actuating element arranged at a distance from the storage container , wherein - the closure element is arranged in the closed position in an unloaded state of the actuating element , wherein - the closure element is arranged on the storage container in the closed position in such a way that the dispensing region of the storage container is covered by the closure element, wherein - the actuating element is designed and/or arranged on the closure element in such a way that a chicken can move the actuating element with one foot to release the dispensing area and to remove food, wherein - the closure element can be pivoted relative to the storage container about an axis of rotation (R) between the open position and the closed position by adjusting the actuating element , characterized in that - the actuating element for adjusting the closure element can be moved from the closed position to the open position in the direction of the storage container . - a storage area for receiving free-flowing feed and a dispensing area which is connected to the storage area and has a storage container , wherein - the storage area and the dispensing area are connected to one another in such a way that feed received in the storage area slides towards the dispensing area as soon as a chicken removes feed from the dispensing area, and - a closure element which is mounted on the storage container and can be adjusted between an opening position releasing the dispensing area for the chicken and a closing position closing the dispensing area , with an actuating element arranged at a distance from the storage container , wherein - the closure element is arranged in the closed position in an unloaded state of the actuating element , wherein - the closure element is arranged on the storage container in the closed position in such a way that the dispensing region of the storage container is covered by the closure element, wherein - the actuating element is designed and/or arranged on the closure element in such a way that a chicken can move the actuating element with one foot to release the dispensing area and to remove food, wherein - the closure element can be pivoted relative to the storage container about an axis of rotation (R) between the open position and the closed position by adjusting the actuating element , characterized in that - the actuating element for adjusting the closure element can be moved from the closed position to the open position in the direction of the storage container .
An apparatus comprising: multiple parallel computing cores , each computing core configured to perform one or more processing operations and generate input data; multiple sets of parallel coprocessors , each computing core associated with a different one of the sets, each computing core configured to provide the input data generated by that computing core to one of the coprocessors in each of the sets, the coprocessors in each set configured to process the input data and generate output data; and multiple reducer circuits , each reducer circuit associated with a different one of the computing cores and a different one of the sets of coprocessors , each reducer circuit configured to receive the output data from each of the coprocessors of the associated set, to apply one or more functions to the output data, and to provide one or more results to the associated computing core ; wherein the computing cores , coprocessors , and reducer circuits are configured to communicate over multiple channels; and wherein the coprocessors and reducer circuits are configured to vary operations performed by the coprocessors and reducer circuits based on the channel over which specific input data is received. multiple parallel computing cores , each computing core configured to perform one or more processing operations and generate input data; multiple sets of parallel coprocessors , each computing core associated with a different one of the sets, each computing core configured to provide the input data generated by that computing core to one of the coprocessors in each of the sets, the coprocessors in each set configured to process the input data and generate output data; and multiple reducer circuits , each reducer circuit associated with a different one of the computing cores and a different one of the sets of coprocessors , each reducer circuit configured to receive the output data from each of the coprocessors of the associated set, to apply one or more functions to the output data, and to provide one or more results to the associated computing core ; wherein the computing cores , coprocessors , and reducer circuits are configured to communicate over multiple channels; and wherein the coprocessors and reducer circuits are configured to vary operations performed by the coprocessors and reducer circuits based on the channel over which specific input data is received.
Method for the utilization of vapours (B) obtained during the drying of a solid (KS), preferably a sewage sludge (KS), - wherein the vapours (B) are introduced into a flue gas (R) which is obtained during combustion of a fuel (TS) in a combustion system , and - wherein the vapours (B) are heated to a vapour introduction temperature (B T4 ) of at least 500 °C for introduction into the flue gas (R). - wherein the vapours (B) are introduced into a flue gas (R) which is obtained during combustion of a fuel (TS) in a combustion system , and - wherein the vapours (B) are heated to a vapour introduction temperature (B T4 ) of at least 500 °C for introduction into the flue gas (R).
A device for the production of reeds for mouthpieces of woodwind instruments, comprising a reed holder for the reed to be worked on, which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis , a planer carriage drivable to an oscillating motion by a drive and including a planer or scraper tool for working on the reed , and a scanning device connected to the planer carriage for scanning a template , wherein the drive of the planer carriage is designed to lift the planer carriage for the return motion, characterized in that the pivotal motion of the reed holder and the oscillating motion of the planer carriage are electrically driven, and that means are provided for mechanically or electrically synchronizing the pivotal motion of the reed holder and the oscillating motion of the planer carriage in such a manner that the reed is worked on along several parallel paths, wherein, in the case of electric synchronization, a separate electric drive, in particular an electric motor , is each assigned to the reed holder and the planer carriage , the two electric drives being connected to a common control device .
A method for cleaning one or more components of a gas turbine engine , the method being characterised by comprising: atomizing a detergent in an atomizing nozzle and forming a working fluid , wherein the working fluid comprises a plurality of detergent droplets entrained in a flow of steam , wherein forming the working fluid comprises controlling a size distribution of the plurality of detergent droplets in the working fluid such that the size distribution is effective to be substantially accommodated in a gas flow path or a cooling circuit, wherein 50 percent of the plurality of detergent droplets is characterized by a size smaller than 500 microns, introducing the w working fluid into a gas flow path or a cooling circuit defined by the one or more components of the gas turbine engine such that the working fluid impinges upon a surface of the one or more components of the gas turbine engine . atomizing a detergent in an atomizing nozzle and forming a working fluid , wherein the working fluid comprises a plurality of detergent droplets entrained in a flow of steam , wherein forming the working fluid comprises controlling a size distribution of the plurality of detergent droplets in the working fluid such that the size distribution is effective to be substantially accommodated in a gas flow path or a cooling circuit, wherein 50 percent of the plurality of detergent droplets is characterized by a size smaller than 500 microns, introducing the w working fluid into a gas flow path or a cooling circuit defined by the one or more components of the gas turbine engine such that the working fluid impinges upon a surface of the one or more components of the gas turbine engine .
A pneumatic tire comprising sidewall portions , wherein at least one of the sidewall portions includes a projection formation portion in which a plurality of micro projections are formed on an outer surface thereof, the micro projections each have a height (h) of not greater than 0.5 mm, the projection formation portion has an area of not less than 10 mm 2 , the number of the micro projections formed at an interval (d) of not greater than 0.5 mm in at least one direction is 20 or more, wherein the interval refers to the minimum linear distance between the tops of the micro projections adjacent to each other when the micro projections are seen in a direction perpendicular to the one direction, characterized in that when a stress at a tensile strain of 100% and a stress at a tensile strain of 300% of the sidewall portion in a tensile test under an environment of 25°C at a tensile speed of 500 mm/min are denoted by M100 (MPa) and M300 (MPa), respectively, M300/M100 is greater than 4.0, and in that a loss tangent tanδ of the sidewall portion measured under conditions of temperature: 70°C, initial strain: 2.5%, dynamic strain: ±1%, frequency: 10Hz, and deformation mode: tension is not greater than 0.09. at least one of the sidewall portions includes a projection formation portion in which a plurality of micro projections are formed on an outer surface thereof, the micro projections each have a height (h) of not greater than 0.5 mm, the projection formation portion has an area of not less than 10 mm 2 , the number of the micro projections formed at an interval (d) of not greater than 0.5 mm in at least one direction is 20 or more, wherein the interval refers to the minimum linear distance between the tops of the micro projections adjacent to each other when the micro projections are seen in a direction perpendicular to the one direction, characterized in that when a stress at a tensile strain of 100% and a stress at a tensile strain of 300% of the sidewall portion in a tensile test under an environment of 25°C at a tensile speed of 500 mm/min are denoted by M100 (MPa) and M300 (MPa), respectively, M300/M100 is greater than 4.0, and in that a loss tangent tanδ of the sidewall portion measured under conditions of temperature: 70°C, initial strain: 2.5%, dynamic strain: ±1%, frequency: 10Hz, and deformation mode: tension is not greater than 0.09.
An optical sensor for detecting objects in a surveillance area with a housing comprising a disc, an evaluation unit and a transmitting/receiving unit arranged within the housing , which is designed to guide light beams emitted by a transmitter of the transmitting/receiving unit periodically within the surveillance area and thereby to pass through the disc, wherein the optical sensor is designed to guide the light beams reflected back from an object through the disc to a receiver of the transmitter/receiver unit and to evaluate received signals from the receiver in the evaluation unit to generate an object detection signal, and wherein a test unit is provided for checking the permeability of the disc, wherein the test unit has a first test device which operates in transmission and by means of which an impairment of the permeability of the pane can be determined independently of location by testing whether the passage of the light beams through the pane is impaired, characterised in that the test unit is designed to detect the permeability of the pane in a spatially resolved manner over its height, and in that the test unit has a second test device operating in reflection, by means of which the scattered light reflected back from the pane is evaluated, by means of which a spatially resolved detection of the transmittance of the pane is carried out over the height of the pane, the second test device having a vertical arrangement of a plurality of light scanners .
A thermally insulated floor structure adapted to an industrial freezer structure , the industrial freezing structure having an interior defined by the thermally insulated floor structure , sidewalls , and ceiling , the thermally insulated floor structure comprising: a first layer of substantially hollow configuration, said first layer configured to support a load-bearing deck thereon; and a second layer isolated from the first layer , and substantially occupied by a thermally insulating material , said thermally insulating material enclosed in a fluid impervious envelope ; wherein the first layer is in the form of a sealed chamber interposed between the interior of the industrial freezer structure and the second layer , characterised in that said first layer is isolated from the interior of the freezer structure and is of a sufficient size to be visually inspected, monitored with sensors, conditioned, cleaned and sanitized; and the first layer comprises at least one inlet through which a fluid selected from a group consisting of: a gas or gas mixture to assist in maintaining the first layer in substantially a dry condition; a fluid to sterilize the first layer and/or maintain the first layer in a sterilized condition; a fluid to assist in thawing ice formed in the first layer enters the first layer for circulation through the first layer , and at least one outlet through which the circulating fluid exits the first layer . a first layer of substantially hollow configuration, said first layer configured to support a load-bearing deck thereon; and a second layer isolated from the first layer , and substantially occupied by a thermally insulating material , said thermally insulating material enclosed in a fluid impervious envelope ; wherein the first layer is in the form of a sealed chamber interposed between the interior of the industrial freezer structure and the second layer , characterised in that said first layer is isolated from the interior of the freezer structure and is of a sufficient size to be visually inspected, monitored with sensors, conditioned, cleaned and sanitized; and the first layer comprises at least one inlet through which a fluid selected from a group consisting of: a gas or gas mixture to assist in maintaining the first layer in substantially a dry condition; a fluid to sterilize the first layer and/or maintain the first layer in a sterilized condition; a fluid to assist in thawing ice formed in the first layer enters the first layer for circulation through the first layer , and at least one outlet through which the circulating fluid exits the first layer .
A method of receiving content in a device , the method comprising: sending a request for the content to a first network node ; receiving a redirection instruction from the first network node, wherein the redirection instruction indicates a content delivery network and indicates a data transfer policy; sending a request for the content to the content delivery network, wherein the request indicates the data transfer policy; and receiving data associated with the content from the content delivery network according to the data transfer policy. sending a request for the content to a first network node ; receiving a redirection instruction from the first network node, wherein the redirection instruction indicates a content delivery network and indicates a data transfer policy; sending a request for the content to the content delivery network, wherein the request indicates the data transfer policy; and receiving data associated with the content from the content delivery network according to the data transfer policy.
A method for patterning an underlying layer , the method comprising - providing a guiding layer on the underlying layer , the guiding layer comprising guiding structures and being substantially planar, wherein providing the guiding layer comprises providing the guiding structures and laterally embedding the guiding structures with a neutral layer; - providing a block-copolymer layer on the guiding layer ; - inducing phase separation of the block-copolymer layer in a regular pattern of structures of a first and a second polymer component, whereby one of the components aligns to the guiding structures , by chemo-epitaxy; - thereafter, removing a first of the components of the block-copolymer layers completely, leaving a regular pattern of structures of the second component ; - providing a planarising layer over the regular pattern of structures of the second component and the guiding layer ; - removing a portion of the planarising layer , thereby leaving a regular pattern of structures of the planarising layer at positions in between the structures of the second component , and exposing the structures of the second component ; - removing the structures of the second component , selectively with respect to the structures of the planarising layer ; - patterning the underlying layer , thereby using the structures of the planarising layer as a mask. - providing a guiding layer on the underlying layer , the guiding layer comprising guiding structures and being substantially planar, wherein providing the guiding layer comprises providing the guiding structures and laterally embedding the guiding structures with a neutral layer; - providing a block-copolymer layer on the guiding layer ; - inducing phase separation of the block-copolymer layer in a regular pattern of structures of a first and a second polymer component, whereby one of the components aligns to the guiding structures , by chemo-epitaxy; - thereafter, removing a first of the components of the block-copolymer layers completely, leaving a regular pattern of structures of the second component ; - providing a planarising layer over the regular pattern of structures of the second component and the guiding layer ; - removing a portion of the planarising layer , thereby leaving a regular pattern of structures of the planarising layer at positions in between the structures of the second component , and exposing the structures of the second component ; - removing the structures of the second component , selectively with respect to the structures of the planarising layer ; - patterning the underlying layer , thereby using the structures of the planarising layer as a mask.
A method for producing a nickel-containing acid solution, comprising the treatment of positive electrode material of a nickel-metal hydride battery through the steps shown in to : a water-washing step, wherein a positive electrode material of a nickel-metal hydride battery is water-washed by adding water, and then separated to obtain a positive electrode material after water-washing and a water-washed slurry; an acid-washing step, wherein an acid is added and mixed into the positive electrode material after water-washing which has been formed in the water-washing step, and, with pH maintained in a range of not less than 0.0 and not more than 3.5, separation is performed to form a positive electrode material after acid-washing and an acid-washed slurry; and a dissolution step, wherein the positive electrode material after acid-washing which has been obtained in the acid-washing step is separated into a nickel solution and a dissolution residue by adding both an acid and an oxidizing agent, or any one of an acid and an oxidizing agent, and then a dezincification step in which, while nickel carbonate or nickel hydroxide is added to the nickel solution obtained in the dissolution step to adjust and maintain pH in a range of not less than 2.0 and not more than 2.5, a hydrogen sulfide is added thereto to separate into a dezincification nickel solution and a sulfide precipitate. a water-washing step, wherein a positive electrode material of a nickel-metal hydride battery is water-washed by adding water, and then separated to obtain a positive electrode material after water-washing and a water-washed slurry; an acid-washing step, wherein an acid is added and mixed into the positive electrode material after water-washing which has been formed in the water-washing step, and, with pH maintained in a range of not less than 0.0 and not more than 3.5, separation is performed to form a positive electrode material after acid-washing and an acid-washed slurry; and a dissolution step, wherein the positive electrode material after acid-washing which has been obtained in the acid-washing step is separated into a nickel solution and a dissolution residue by adding both an acid and an oxidizing agent, or any one of an acid and an oxidizing agent, and then a dezincification step in which, while nickel carbonate or nickel hydroxide is added to the nickel solution obtained in the dissolution step to adjust and maintain pH in a range of not less than 2.0 and not more than 2.5, a hydrogen sulfide is added thereto to separate into a dezincification nickel solution and a sulfide precipitate.