Information system for use in vehicle, has user interface and database, in which geographic coordinates and other information of objects are stored

The information system has a user interface (4) and a database (15), in which the geographic coordinates and other information of objects are stored. A processor (23) is provided for the detection of objects in the database based on their geographical coordinates. A unit for reproducing the retrieved information is provided in the objects.

Einrichtung zur Bevorratung und Förderung eines wässrigen Additivs

Einrichtung zur Bevorratung und Förderung eines wässrigen Additivs, insbesondere zur katalytischen Abgasentstickung an einem Kfz, umfassend einen Vorratsbehälter (1), der ein Vorratsvolumen (2) umschließt, wenigstens eine Förderpumpe (8) für das Additiv sowie Mittel zur Beheizung wenigstens von Teilen des Vorratsvolumens (2) oder eines separaten Abschmelzvolumens, wobei der Vorratsbehälter (1) zumindest teilweise doppelwandig ausgebildet ist, und wobei ein mit dem Wärmeträgermedium durchströmbares Volumen (5) des Vorratsbehälters (1) mehrere Kanäle (15a, 15b, 15c) umfasst, die wahlweise einzeln oder zusammen mit dem Wärmeträgermedium durchströmbar sind und in dem Boden und/oder in der Wandung des Vorratsbehälters (1) verschiedene Heizzonen (I, II, III) definieren, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein erster innerer Kanal (15a) mit einem Vorlaufanschluss (13) kommuniziert und dass wenigstens ein zweiter äußerer Kanal (15b) an einem Rücklauf des ersten Kanals (15a) angeschlossen ist.

Elektroakustischer Resonator und HF-Filter, das einen elektroakustischen Resonator umfasst

Ein elektroakustischer Resonator, der ein HF-Filter mit einer großen Bandbreite ermöglicht, ist bereitgestellt. Der Resonator umfasst ein piezoelektrisches Material und eine Elektrodenstruktur auf dem piezoelektrischen Material. Das piezoelektrische Material ist Lithiumniobat und weist einen Kristallschnitt auf, der durch die Eulerwinkel (0°, 80° bis 88°, 0°) definiert ist.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von optoelektronischen Halbleiterbauteilen

In einer Ausführungsform umfasst das Verfahren zur Herstellung von optoelektronischen Halbleiterbauteilen die Schritte:- Bereitstellen eines Aufwachssubstrats (2) mit einer Vielzahl von Halbleiterkörpern (3), wobei die Halbleiterkörper (3) mit elektrischen Kontaktstrukturen (4) versehen sind und eine Trennschicht (32) umfassen,- Anbringen eines starren ersten Hilfsträgers (51) an den Halbleiterkörpern (3), wobei der erste Hilfsträger (51) mit einer ersten Ablöseschicht (61) versehen ist,- Ablösen des Aufwachssubstrats (2) mittels Laserstrahlung (L), wobei die Laserstrahlung (L) in der Trennschicht (32) absorbiert wird,- Anbringen eines starren zweiten Hilfsträgers (52) an einer dem ersten Hilfsträger (51) abgewandten Seite der Halbleiterkörper (3), wobei der zweite Hilfsträger (52) mit einer zweiten Ablöseschicht (62) versehen ist,- Ablösen des ersten Hilfsträgers (51) mittels Laserstrahlung (L), wobei die Laserstrahlung (L) in der ersten Ablöseschicht (61) absorbiert wird, und- mechanisches ...

Multimodale Eingabevorrichtung

Bei einer multimodalen Eingabevorrichtung (1) für die Durchführung von Drehbetätigungen und/oder Schwenkbetätigungen (20) sowie Drückbetätigungen (21) mit einem gemeinsamen Betätigungselement (2) soll eine genaue Detektion von Eingaben gewährleistet werden. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass die multimodale Eingabevorrichtung (1) aufweist: ein um einen Lagerpunkt (4) drehbar und/oder schwenkbar gelagertes Betätigungselement (2), um eine Drehbetätigung und/oder Schwenkbetätigung (20) des Betätigungselements (2) zu ermöglichen, wobei das Betätigungselement (2) zusätzlich relativ zum Lagerpunkt (4) bewegbar gelagert ist, um eine Drückbetätigung (21) des Betätigungselements (2) zu ermöglichen, eine Drückbetätigungs-Detektionseinrichtung (19) zum Detektieren der Drückbetätigung (21) des Betätigungselements (2) bei Betätigung des Betätigungselements (2), eine Drehbetätigungs-Detektionseinrichtung (18) zum Detektieren einer Drehbetätigung und/oder Schwenkbetätigung (20) des Betätigungselements ( ...

Linearantriebsvorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Linearantriebsvorrichtung (1) zur Bereitstellung einer Linearbewegung, mit einem Zylinderrohr (3), in dem ein Kolben (35) linearbeweglich aufgenommen ist, der eine erste Magneteinrichtung (116) aufweist und der einen größenvariablen Arbeitsraum im Zylinderrohr (3) begrenzt, und mit einem linearbeweglich längs einer Mittelachse (4) am Zylinderrohr (3) gelagerten Läufer (2), der mit dem Zylinderrohr (3) einen Arbeitsspalt (9) ausbildet und der eine zweite Magneteinrichtung (117) aufweist, die für eine berührungslose Magnetkraftkopplung mit der ersten Magneteinrichtung (116) im Arbeitsspalt (9) ausgebildet ist, sowie mit einem Fluidanschluss (7), der das Zylinderrohr (3) durchsetzt und der in den Arbeitsraum ausmündet, wobei der Läufer (2) eine erste Stirnwand (10), eine beabstandet längs der Mittelachse (4) angeordnete zweite Stirnwand (11) und ein Gehäuseteil (12) umfasst, das zusammen mit der ersten Stirnwand (10) und der zweiten Stirnwand (11) einen Aufnahmeraum ...

Disengaging system for friction clutch of motor car, has locking element connected with hydraulic supply by screw thread-freely formed compression joint that is made by relative rotational motion between locking element and hydraulic supply

The system (200) has a slave cylinder (201) and a hydraulic supply (207) for supplying the slave cylinder with hydraulic mediums. The slave cylinder is rotated relative to the hydraulic supply around a rotational axis (209), where the hydraulic supply is sealed opposite to the slave cylinder by a seal (210). A locking element (211) fixes the seal in a direction of the rotational axis, and is connected with the hydraulic supply by a screw thread-freely formed compression joint that is made by relative rotational motion between the locking element and the hydraulic supply. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a friction clutch (2) a motor car.

Batteriesystem

Ein Batteriesystem für ein elektrisch angetriebenes Fahrzeug hat wenigstens ein Batteriemodul (14), das in einer Aufnahme (18) des Fahrzeugs angeordnet ist, und eine das Batteriemodul (14) umgebende Umhüllung (22), die das Batteriemodul (14) nach Art eines Gehäuses gegenüber der Umgebung abschließt, wobei die Umhüllung (22) wenigstens abschnittsweise aus einer Folie besteht.

Befestigungsanordnung in einem Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Befestigungsanordnung für ein Fahrzeug, mit einem karosserieseitigen Blechteil (7) und einem daran befestigten U-förmigen Haltebügel (1), der einen Basissteg (2) mit daran anschließenden U-Schenkeln (3) aufweist, von denen endseitig Fußabschnitte (5) abgewinkelt sind, die das karosserieseitige Blechteil (7) untergreifen und mit diesem insbesondere verschweißt sind. Erfindungsgemäß weist das Blechteil (7) im Abstand der beiden U-Schenkeln (3) des Haltebügels (1) voneinander separate Ausnehmungen (8) auf, durch die die U-Schenkel (3) mit ihren Fußabschnitten (5) geführt sind.

Filterelement mit mehreren Filterbälgen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Filterelement (10) zum Filtern eines Fluids, welches eine Montageeinheit (26) mit wenigstens zwei Filterbälgen (12, 14). Die wenigstens zwei Filterbälge (12, 14) weisen jeweils eine Anströmfläche (18, 20) und eine Abströmfläche (22, 24) quer zu einer Durchströmungsrichtung (28) auf. Dabei sind jeweils die Anströmflächen (18, 20) und/oder jeweils die Abströmflächen (22, 24) der wenigstens zwei Filterbälge (12, 14) wenigstens bereichsweise in zueinander parallelen Ebenen angeordnet. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Filtersystem (100) mit einem solchen auswechselbaren Filterelement (10).

Silylverbindungen umfassend ein Anion und ein Kation, deren Verfahren zum Herstellen und deren Verwendung

Die Erfindung betrifft Silylverbindungen, umfassend ein Anion und ein Kation, deren Verfahren zum Herstellen und deren Verwendung für die Herstellung von Silikonen und Siliciumcarbiden.

Hydraulikzylinder mit magnetischer Wegmessung, insbesondere Kupplungsnehmerzylinder

Kupplungsnehmerzylinder für ein hydraulisches Kupplungssystem

Vorrichtung mit variabler Konfiguration zum Bearbeiten von Werkstücken, insbesondere zum Schärfbearbeiten von Sägeblättern

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (10) mit variabler Konfiguration zum Bearbeiten von Werkstücken, insbesondere zum Schärfbearbeiten von Sägeblättern, umfassend: eine Maschinenbasis (12, 70) zum Anbringen der Vorrichtung (10) an einem Untergrund, ein Lagermodul (18) mit einer Lagerstelle (20), das an der Maschinenbasis (12, 70) anbringbar ist, eine Bearbeitungseinheit (22, 32), die unter Vermittlung des Lagermoduls (18) an der Maschinenbasis (12, 70) anbringbar ist, und eine Werkstückaufnahmeeinrichtung zur Aufnahme von zu bearbeitenden Werkstücken, wobei die Lagerstelle (20) des Lagermoduls (18) dazu ausgebildet ist, um wahlweise in einer ersten Konfiguration der Vorrichtung (101) das Lagermodul (18) relativ zur Maschinenbasis (12, 70) um die Lagerstelle (20) verschwenkbar an der Maschinenbasis (12, 70) anzubringen, und in einer zweiten Konfiguration der Vorrichtung (102), in der das Lagermodul (18) fest an der Maschinenbasis (70) angebracht ist, die Werkstückaufnahmeeinrichtung ...

Vorrichtungen und Verfahren zum Vorladen oder Vorentladen eines Zwischenkreises

Stromkreis (SK) für ein Fahrzeug, wobei der Stromkreis (SK) umfasst:- einen Zwischenkreis (ZK);- einen Wandler (UR) mit mindestens einer Zwischenkreisseite (ZKS);- einen Schalter (LS), der über den Zwischenkreis (ZK) mit der Zwischenkreisseite (ZKS) des Wandlers (UR) elektrisch verbunden ist;- einen elektrischen Energiespeicher (ES), der mittels des Schalters (LS) mit dem Zwischenkreis (ZK) elektrisch verbindbar ist; und- eine Schaltersteuerung (LSS), die dazu ausgebildet ist, den Schalter (LS) zu veranlassen, den elektrischen Energiespeicher (ES) mit dem Zwischenkreis (ZK) zu verbinden, sobald eine Spannungsdifferenz zwischen einer Energiespeicherspannung (Ues) des elektrischen Energiespeichers (ES) und einer Zwischenkreisspannung (Uzk) des Zwischenkreises (ZK) einen ersten Schwellenwert unterschreitet;- eine Wandlersteuerung (URS), die dazu ausgebildet ist, den Wandler (UR) zu veranlassen, den Zwischenkreis (ZK) zunächst mit einer ersten Ladegeschwindigkeit (V1) zu laden, bis die Spannungsdifferenz ...

Schalteinrichtung zum Schalten eines Handschaltgetriebes eines Fahrzeugs

Schalteinrichtung zum Schalten eines Handschaltgetriebes eines Fahrzeugs, mit einem Schalthebel, der über eine Schalthebellageranordnung schwenkbar im Fahrzeug gelagert ist. Der Schalthebel weist einen sich unterhalb der Schalthebellageranordnung erstreckenden unteren Abschnitt auf. Ferner ist eine hintere Gelenkanordnung vorgesehen, über die der untere Abschnitt des Schalthebels mit einem hinteren Ende einer Schaltstange gekoppelt ist, und eine vordere Gelenkanordnung, über die ein vorderes Ende der Schaltstange mit einer Schaltwelle des Handschaltgetriebes gekoppelt ist. Die vordere und die hintere Gelenkanordnung weisen jeweils zwei Schwenkgelenke auf.

Geberzylinder und Verfahren zur Montage eines Geberzylinders

Der erfindungsgemäße Geberzylinder, insbesondere für ein hydraulisches Betätigungssystem einer Reibungskupplung, insbesondere in einem brennkraftmaschinenbetriebenen Fahrzeug, umfassend einen Zylinder mit einem Kolben mit Kolbenstange, der in einem Gehäuse in Richtung einer Bewegungsachse bewegbar ist, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass eine Anschlagkappe ausgebildet ist, die eine Öffnung aufweist, durch die die Kolbenstange bewegbar ist, wobei die Anschlagkappe außenseitig mit dem Gehäuse verbunden ist und die Beweglichkeit des Kolbenstange in eine Richtung der Bewegungsachse begrenzt. Der hier diskutierte Geberzylinder ermöglicht in vorteilhafte Weise eine einfache Montage der Kolbenstange im Gehäuse bei gleichzeitiger Bildung eines entsprechenden Anschlagsbereichs. Im Vergleich zu als bekannt angenommenen Lösungen kann der Geberzylinder in Richtung der Bewegungsachse kürzer bauen, da auf den Einsatz einer Halteklammer und eine entsprechende Verlängerung des Gehäuses aus Festigkeitsgründen ...

Salamander-Element für Ofen mit geschlossenem System

Ein Kombinationsherd mit einem abgeschlossenen Kochraum, der mit Umluft und Dampf erhitzt wird, kann auch wenigstens ein Strahlungs-Heizfeld aufweisen, das so positioniert ist, dass es direkt auf die enthaltenen Speisen einwirkt und gelegentliche Bräun- und Grillvorgänge oder zusätzliche verstärkte Wärmeerzeugung zulässt.

Housing arrangement for interior space of vehicle, has cover moved relative to housing section for transferring from working position to waiting position, where control device is provided for operation of functional components of vehicle

The housing arrangement (1) has a cover (4) and a housing section, where the cover is moved relative to the housing section for transferring from a working position (F) to a waiting position and vice versa. The cover has a control device (7) for operation of the functional components of the vehicle. The control device is arranged on a visible surface (S) of the cover in the working position for the interior space (2) or forms the visible surface in a partial- or sectional manner. The control device is formed as a touch-sensitive surface, particularly as a touchpad or a touch screen.

System mit Kamera

System (1) mit einer Kamera (2), einer optischen Filtervorrichtung (9) zur Fixierung an der Kamera (2) und einer Fixierungsvorrichtung (17) zur Fixierung der optischen Filtervorrichtung (9) an der Kamera (2), die Kamera (2) umfassend:- ein Gehäuse (3),- einen Bildsensor,- eine optische Einrichtung (6) zur optischen Lenkung des Lichtes auf den Bildsensor,die optische Filtervorrichtung (9) umfassend:- einen optischen Filter (10),- eine Halterung (11), wobei an der Halterung (11) der optische Filter (10) befestigt istdadurch gekennzeichnet, dassdie Fixierungsvorrichtung (17) als ein stoffschlüssiges Verbindungsmittel (18) zur mittelbaren Fixierung der optischen Filtervorrichtung (9) mittels einer stoffschlüssigen Verbindung von wenigstens zwei Zwischenbauteilen (21) an dem Gehäuse (3) der Kamera (2), ausgebildet ist.

Gasdichter Behälter zur Aufnahme von mindestens einer elektrischen, elektronischen, elektrochemischen und/oder elektromechanischen Komponente

Gasdichter Behälter zur Aufnahme von mindestens einer elektrischen, elektronischen, elektrochemischen und/oder elektromechanischen Komponente umfassend mindestens einen Sensor, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der gasdichte Behälter mindestens ein Ventil zum Ein- und Auslassen von Gasen umfasst, wobei mittels des mindestens einen Sensors ein Innendruck des gasdichten Behälters erfassbar ist und der Innendruck des gasdichten Behälter zumindest während eines Betriebs der elektrischen, elektronischen, elektrochemischen und/oder elektromechanischen Komponente einen höheren Innendruck als ein Umgebungsdruck des gasdichten Behälters aufweist.

Transportvorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Transportvorrichtung (10) für Produkte, insbesondere Behälter, umfassend mindestens ein Endlosförderelement (12) mit wenigstens einem Tragstrang (14), welches Endlosförderelement (12) zwischen Umlenkbereichen geführt ist und dabei einen oberen Transportbereich (20) und einen unteren Rückführbereich (24) bildet, wobei der Tragstrang (14) eine Auflagefläche für die Behälter (28) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Transportvorrichtung (10) wenigstens eine Stützführung (22) zum Stützen und Führen des mindestens einen Tragstrangs (14) aufweist, welche Stützführung (22) wiederum wenigstens ein Führungsprofil (32; 51b) für den Tragstrang (14) aufweist, dessen Position quer zur Transportrichtung der Transportvorrichtung (10) einstellbar ist, und dass die Breite des Tragstrangs (14) oder zumindest dessen Auflagefläche einstellbar ist.

Verfahren zum Rückwärtsfahren eines Gespanns aus einem Kraftfahrzeug und einem an das Kraftfahrzeug angekoppelten Anhänger

Verfahren zum Rückwärtsfahren eines Gespanns (20), welches ein Kraftfahrzeug (1) mit einem mittels eines Handlenkrads (8) steuerbaren Vorderachslenkung (7) und mit einer aktiv steuerbaren Hinterachslenkung (9) sowie einen an das Kraftfahrzeug (1) angekoppelten, mit wenigstens einer Achse aufweisenden, Anhänger (21) umfasst, undgemäß dem Verfahren während der Rückwärtsfahrt des Gespanns (20) die Vorderräder (3) des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) mittels der Vorderachslenkung (7) und die Hinterräder (6) mittels der Hinterachslenkung (9) gleichsinnig eingeschlagen werden, so dass das Gespann (20) rückwärts eine kurvenförmige Trajektorie (13) befährt, und infolge eines Einschlag des Handlenkrads (8) nach rechts durch den Fahrer des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) sowohl die Vorderräder (3) als auch die Hinterräder (6) nach rechts eingeschlagen werden, so dass das Gespann (20) rückwärts eine Rechtskurve befährt, und infolge eines Einschlag des Handlenkrads (8) nach links durch den Fahrer des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) sowohl ...

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Bildung von Gebinden

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Bildung von Gebinden aus mehreren Verpackungseinheiten umfassend eine erste Transporteinrichtung (2), eine auf die erste Transporteinrichtung (2) in Transportrichtung (TR) folgende zweite Transporteinrichtung (3) und eine auf die zweite Transporteinrichtung (3) in Transportrichtung folgende dritte Transporteinrichtung (4), wobei eine aus einem einzigen Fördersegment bestehende Austauschtransporteinrichtung (5) vorgesehen ist, die zum Ersetzen der zweiten Transporteinrichtung (3) zwischen die erste und dritte Transporteinrichtung (2, 4) einsetzbar ist. Die Vorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Länge (L) der Austauschtransporteinrichtung (5) und/oder die Weite (w) der Lücke zwischen der ersten Transporteinrichtung (2) und der dritten Transporteinrichtung (4) durch eine translatorische Verschiebung oder mindestens teilweisen Verschwenken zumindest einer Umlenkeinheit (2.2, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3)veränderbar sind.

Kupplungsausrücker mit relativ zum Kolben bewegbaren Magneten zur Positionserfassung des Kolbens

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kupplungsausrücker (1) für einen Kraftfahrzeugantriebsstrang, mit einem als Trägerteil agierenden Gehäuse (2), relativ zu dem ein hohlzylinderartiger Kolben (3) axial verlagerbar ist, um ein Ausrücklager (4) zu verschieben, wobei zwischen dem Gehäuse (2) und dem Kolben (3) ein Druckraum (5) vorhanden ist, der in Abhängigkeit von seiner Befüllung eine Verschiebung des Kolbens (3) bewirkt, wobei im oder am Gehäuse (2) ein Sensor (6) festgelegt ist, der zur Positionserfassung eines Magneten (7) ausgelegt ist, wobei der Magnet (7) in einer Magnethalterung (8) aufgenommen ist, wobei die Magnethalterung (8) am Kolben (3) derart angebunden ist, dass zwischen dem Kolben (3) und der Magnethalterung (8) eine Relativbewegung in Axialrichtung (A) ausgeschlossen und in Umfangsrichtung (U) ermöglicht ist.

Kupplungssystem mit einer eine Axialposition eines Nehmerkolbens festlegenden Fixierungsplatte

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kupplungssystem (1) zum Einsatz in einem Kraftfahrzeug, mit einer ersten Kupplungseinheit (2), die von einem ersten Nehmerkolben (3) betätigbar ist, und mit einer zweiten Kupplungseinheit (4), die von einem zweiten Nehmerkolben (5) betätigbar ist, und mit einem Kupplungsgehäuse (6), in dem die erste und die zweite Kupplungseinheit (2, 4) angeordnet sind, wobei der erste und der zweite Nehmerkolben (3, 5) über einen dualen konzentrischen Nehmerzylinder (19) mit einem Leitungssystem (7) verbunden sind, das eine erste steife Leitung (8) und eine zweite steife Leitung (9) aufweist, um die Nehmerkolben (3, 5) separat mit Fluid zu versorgen, wobei die erste und zweite steife Leitung (8, 9) des Leitungssystems (7) derart mit einer außerhalb des Kupplungsgehäuses (6) angeordneten Fixierungsplatte (10) gekoppelt sind, dass eine Transportsicherung des dualen konzentrischen Nehmerzylinders (19) erfolgt.

Lötrückführung für Wellenlötdüse

Eine Lotrückführvorrichtung (100) für eine Wellenlötmaschine, die (10) das Lot, welches aus einer Düse austritt, sammelt und das Lot zu einem Lotreservoir (24) zurückführt, während das Ausmaß, mit welchem das Lot auf elektronische Substrate (z. B. gedruckte Schaltkreisplatinen), Bauteile der Wellenlötmaschine und/oder dergleichen aufspritzen kann, begrenzt wird. Die Vorrichtung weist einen Befestigungsabschnitt (114) auf, der über einer oberen Fläche der Düse angeordnet werden kann und einen Sammelabschnitt (116), der das Lot sammelt und das Lot zu dem Lotreservoir (24) zurückführt. Der Sammelabschnitt (116) umfasst einen Trog (126) der eine Öffnung in einem Boden des Troges hat, sowie ein Strömungsregelteil (144), welches eine Menge an Lot, das aus dem Trog austritt, ebenso wie die Geschwindigkeit, mit welcher das Lot aus dem Trog austritt, einstellen kann. Eine oder mehrere Ablenkplatten (56) können so montiert werden, dass sie sich von dem Trog in das Lot in dem Lotreservoir erstrecken ...

Steuersystem mit benutzerdefinierten Anschlusskriterien

Ein Steuersystem ist zur Verwendung mit einer Vielzahl von Generatorsätzen vorgesehen. Das Steuersystem kann ein Übertragungsnetz besitzen, das mit einer Last verbunden ist und separat mit jedem der Vielzahl von Generatorsätzen verbindbar ist. Das Steuersystem kann ebenfalls ein Auswahlmodul besitzen, das konfiguriert ist, um von einem Nutzer eine Auswahl verfügbarer Parameter zur Verwendung als Kriterien bei der Bestimmung der Verbindungen der Vielzahl von Generatorsätzen mit dem Übertragungsnetz zu empfangen, sowie eine Steuervorrichtung in Verbindung mit der Vielzahl von Generatorsätzen und dem Auswahlmodul. Die Steuervorrichtung kann konfiguriert sein, um eine Veränderung in der Last zu detektieren, und um eine erwünschte Veränderung in der Verbindungsvorrichtung des zumindest einen der Vielzahl von Generatorsätzen mit dem Übertragungsnetz zu bestimmen, und zwar basierend auf der Veränderung in der Last. Die Steuervorrichtung kann ferner konfiguriert sein, um selektiv die erwünschte ...

Prothesenkosmetik und Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Formteils

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Prothesenkosmetik mit einem Grundkörper (30) aus einem Schaumwerkstoff (40) und einem in dem Grundkörper (30) ausgebildeten Hohlraum (50) zur Aufnahme einer Prothesenkomponente, wobei der Grundkörper (30) eine der Prothesenkomponente abgewandte Außenseite (32) und eine den Hohlraum (50) begrenzende Innenseite (31) aufweist, wobei an der Innenseite (31) ein Textil (20) befestigt ist.

Verfahren zur frühzeitigen Erkennung von Bremsproblemen eines Fahrzeuges, insbesondere eines Nutzfahrzeuges

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur frühzeitigen Erkennung von Bremsproblemen eines Fahrzeuges. Bei einem Verfahren werden fahrstreckenabhängige Erwartungswerte des Fahrzeuges, die zum Erreichen eines definierten Fahrzustandes des Fahrzeuges notwendig sind, in Abhängigkeit von lastabhängigen Antriebsparametern bestimmt, wobei diese Erwartungswerte des Fahrzeuges während der Fahrt des Fahrzeuges mit aktuell berechneten Werten verglichen werden und bei einer Abweichung der aktuell berechneten Werte von den Erwartungswerten auf ein Bremsproblem erkannt wird.

Haushalts-Dampfbehandlungsgerät und Verfahren zum Reinigen eines Verdampfers

Ein Haushalts-Dampfbehandlungsgerät (1) weist einen Garraum (2), einen Verdampfer (5), der mindestens ein Heizelement (6) zum Erhitzen von in einem Wasseraufnahmebereich (7) des Verdampfers (5) untergebrachter Flüssigkeit (F, W) aufweist, einen in dem Haushalts-Dampfbehandlungsgerät (1) untergebrachten Vorratsbehälter (9) zur Aufnahme von Reinigungsmittel (R), eine erste Fördereinrichtung (P1), die eingangsseitig an den Vorratsbehälter (9) angeschlossen ist und ausgangsseitig an den Wasseraufnahmebereich (7) angeschlossen ist, und eine Steuereinrichtung (10) zum Betreiben zumindest der ersten Fördereinrichtung (P1) während eines Reinigungsvorgangs, wobei der Vorratsbehälter (9) ein Bevorratungsvolumen (V) aufweist, das zur Bevorratung einer für mehrere Reinigungsvorgänge ausreichenden Menge an Reinigungsmittel (R) dimensioniert ist.

Prothesensystem, Gelenkschutzvorrichtung und Abdeckelement

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Prothesensystem (2) mit einer Prothese (3), die zwei Prothesenteile (40, 42) aufweist, die über ein Prothesengelenk (4) mit einem Gelenkoberteil (6) und einem Gelenkunterteil (10) um eine Gelenkachse schwenkbar miteinander verbunden sind, und einem Abdeckelement (26), das einen Spalt (38) zwischen den beiden Prothesenteilen (40, 42) oder zwischen einem Prothesenteil (40) und dem Gelenkunterteil (10) zumindest teilweise abdeckt, wobei das Abdeckelement (26) an einem Prothesenteil (40, 42), einer an einem Prothesenteil (40, 42) oder Gelenkteil (6, 10) befestigten Komponente einer Prothesenkosmetik (46) oder dem Prothesengelenk (4) um eine Schwenkachse (S) schwenkbar gelagert ist und über zumindest ein Kopplungselement (28) form- und/oder kraftschlüssig an dem Gelenkoberteil (6) des Prothesengelenks (4) angekoppelt ist, sodass eine Schwenkbewegung der Prothesenteile (40, 42) um die Gelenkachse zu einer gleichzeitigen Schwenkbewegung des Abdeckelements (26) um die ...

Verfahren für den Betrieb eines Brennstoffzellenstapels zum Mindern von Brennstoffzellen-Verschlechterung aufgrund von Einschalten und Abschalten mittels Wasserstoff-/Stickstoffspeicherung

Verfahren für den Betrieb eines Brennstoffzellenstapels umfassend: Betreiben eines Brennstoffzellenstapels (100) mit einer Anodenseite (16) und einer Kathodenseite (14), wobei das Betreiben das Strömenlassen von Wasserstoff in die Anodenseite (16) und das Strömenlassen von Sauerstoff und Stickstoff umfassender Luft in die Kathodenseite (14), das Erzeugen von Elektrizität und das Betreiben einer mit dem Stapel (100) verbundenen primären elektrischen Vorrichtung (62) mittels der Elektrizität umfasst; Abschalten des Stapels (100), welches umfasst: Trennen des Stapels (100) von der primären elektrischen Vorrichtung (62); Unterbinden des Strömens von Sauerstoff und Stickstoff umfassender Luft in die Kathodenseite (14) und Aufrechterhalten eines Wasserstoffüberdrucks an der Anodenseite (16); Unterbinden des Strömens von Wasserstoff aus der Anodenseite (16) und Verbrauchen von Sauerstoff in der Kathodenseite (14) durch Wasserstoff, der infolge der unterbundenen anodenseitigen Wasserstoffströmung ...

Rotational torque limiting unit for use in two-mass flywheel for powertrain of motor car, has input section, where positive connection is formed between input and output sections and releasable when exceeding predetermined torque value

The unit (106) has an input section (122) for initiating torque, and an output section (124) for recovering the torque. The input and output sections are rotatable relative to each other when exceeding a predetermined torque value. A positive connection is formed between the input section and the output section and more releasable when exceeding the predetermined torque value. Two connection contours are arranged in a resilient manner. A resilient arm section is provided for arrangement of the connection contours. A lever portion is connected with the arm section. An independent claim is also included for a torsional vibration damper for a powertrain of an internal combustion engine-driven motor car.

Ausgabeeinrichtung zur Ausgabe einesWarnhinweises

Eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung betrifft eine Ausgabeeinrichtung (20) mit einer Ausgabeeinheit (21) zur Ausgabe eines Warnhinweises, wobei die Ausgabeeinrichtung (20) einen Sitzbelegungssensor (22) aufweist, der mit einem Steuergerät (23) zur Ansteuerung der Ausgabeeinheit (21) verbunden ist und der dafür ausgelegt ist, in dem Fall, dass ein Sicherheitsgurt an einem eine umklappbare Rückenlehne (11) aufweisenden Rücksitz (10) nicht angelegt ist, die Ausgabeeinheit (21) über das Steuergerät (23) zu aktivieren, und wobei die Ausgabeeinrichtung (20) einen Schalter (24, 50, 70, 100) oder Taster aufweist, der dafür ausgelegt ist, die Aktivierung der Ausgabeeinheit (21) durch das Steuergerät (23) zu blockieren, wenn sich die Rückenlehne (11) nicht in einer Sitzposition befindet.

Vorrichtung zur Bildung von mehrreihigen Verpackungseinheiten

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Herstellung von Gebinden (2) wobei aus einem Behälterstrom oder einer Mehrzahl von Transportgassen umfassend mindestens eine Abteil- und/oder Verdichtungseinheit zum Abteilen und Verdichten einer vorbestimmten Anzahl an Behältern (3), welche jeweils zu einem das spätere Gebinde (2) zusammengefasst werden, wobei Auftragselemente (7) zum Auftragen von Haft- und Klebemittel vorgesehen sind, so dass zumindest einer der Behälter (3) des Gebindes (3) einen Haft- oder Klebemittelauftrag zumindest an einer Kontakt- oder Berührfläche aufweist. Vorgesehen ist zumindest ein Lineartransporteur (4), auf welchem die das spätere Gebinde (2) bildende Gruppe von Behältern (3) von einer Eingangsseite (5) in Richtung zu einer Austragseite (6) transportierbar sind, wobei die Auftragselemente (7) zum spritzenden oder sprühenden Auftragen eines flüssigen oder fließfähigen Haft- oder Klebemitteln im Bereich des Lineartransporteurs (4) vorgesehen sind, und wobei statische ...

Fluid operated linear drive unit used as e.g. shock absorber for crash attenuation of moving object, has bearing unit that includes sliding sleeve which is fixed with elastic supporting ring of one main component

The linear drive unit (1) has main components (3,4) that are linearly displaced together by bearing units (7,7a,7b). Each bearing unit has sliding sleeve (26) consisting of metal, glass or ceramic material, which is fixed with elastic supporting ring (35) of one main component. The fissures (45a,45b) are provided between sliding sleeve and main component on both sides of supporting ring in axial direction. The radius of convex supporting surface (37) of supporting ring is smaller than radial distance between supporting surface and center of supporting ring.

Verfahren zum Vergeben eines Betriebspunktes einer Antriebsmaschine eines Antriebssystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Verfahren zum Vorgeben eines Betriebspunktes einer Antriebsmaschine eines Antriebssystems umfassend die Antriebsmaschine und wenigstens zwei von der Antriebsmaschine angetriebene Verbraucher mit folgenden Schritten: Ermitteln (220, 230, 250) je eines momentanen Verbraucher-Leistungsbedarfs der wenigstens zwei Verbraucher; Für jeden ermittelten Verbraucher-Leistungsbedarf Bestimmen (220, 230, 250) wenigstens eines Teil-Anforderungspunkts (M1(n), M2(n), Mi(n)) der Antriebsmaschine zur Erfüllung des jeweiligen Verbraucher-Leistungsbedarfs; Bestimmen (200) wenigstens eines Gesamt-Anforderungspunkts (M(n)) der Antriebsmaschine basierend auf den bestimmten Teil-Anforderungspunkten (M1(n), M2(n), Mi(n)); Bestimmen (210) einer Kostengröße (V(M(n))) der Antriebsmaschine für den wenigstens einen Gesamt-Anforderungspunkt (M(n)); Auswählen (200) des Betriebspunktes unter Berücksichtigung der Kostengröße (V(M(n))) und Vorgeben des Betriebspunktes.

Dental tool comprises cylindrical shaft, at which tool is arranged on one end and other end is provided with clamping area, where clamping area is arranged annularly parallel to plane arranged to centric axis of dental tool

The dental tool comprises a cylindrical shaft (1), at which a tool is arranged on one end and the other end is provided with a clamping area (3). The clamping area is arranged annularly parallel to a plane (7) arranged to a centric axis (4) of the dental tool and comprises dome shaped recesses (5) around the circumference, whose centric base area (6) is formed flattened.

Kraftstoffbehälter

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kraftstoffbehälter (1) aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff mit einem Oberboden (2) und einem Unterboden (3), die über wenigstens ein säulenförmiges Stützelement (4) gegeneinander abgestützt sind, wobei das Stützelement (4) formschlüssig und/oder stoffschlüssig mit einer Wand (6) des Oberbodens (2) einerseits und mit einer Wand (6) des Unterbodens (3) andererseits so verbunden ist, dass dieses durch einen Behälterinnendruck bedingte Zugkräfte aufnehmen kann, wobei das Stützelement (4) als einteiliges Vollprofil ausgebildet ist und das wenigstens im Querschnitt ein Rippenprofil aufweist.

Clutch disk for friction clutch, has elastomer body arranged at hub flange in torque-proof manner and forming damping element as elastomer stopper element at hub flange, where internal gears of hub flange engage with external teeth of hub

The disk (10) has a hub (12) for torque-proof connection with a transmission input shaft. A hub flange (14) comprises internal gears (18) that engage with external teeth (20) of the hub to form a gearing (22), where the gearing allows clearance of the hub relative to the hub flange. A damping element (26) attenuates intervention of the gearing. An elastomer body (24) is arranged at the hub flange in a torque-proof manner and forms the damping element as an elastomer stopper element (28) at the hub flange. The hub flange comprises a recess for retaining a part of the elastomer body. The elastomer stopper element is designed as a rubber stopper element.

Vorrichtung zur Messung von Drehgeschwindigkeiten mittels Sagnac-Effekt

Vorrichtung (100) zur Messung von Drehgeschwindigkeiten mittels Sagnac-Effekt zum Einsatz in einem Fahrzeug oder einem anderen Fortbewegungsmittel enthaltend eine Strahlungsquelle (11), einen Strahlteiler (13) sowie einen Detektor (12), wobei die Strahlungsquelle eine Strahlung (14) abgibt, die vom Strahlungsteiler (13) in zwei Teilstrahlen (15, 16) aufgespalten wird, die in entgegengesetzter Richtung eine in sich geschlossene Lichtbahn durchlaufen, und auf dem Detektor (12) ein Interferenzmuster erzeugen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lichtbahn in einem flexiblen Teil (101) der Vorrichtung (10) angeordnet ist.

Farbzonenbedienpanel mit Touchscreen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bedienung Bedruckstoffe verarbeitender Maschinen (11) mit einem Steuerstand, welcher eine Ablagefläche (8) zur Aufnahme von Bedruckstoffen (5) aufweist, sowie mit einem als Touchscreen ausgebildeten Bedienelement (1) zur Steuerung der Bedruckstoffe verarbeitenden Maschine (11) mittels eines Steuerungsrechners (9), wobei der Touchscreen (1) an der Vorderkante des Steuerstands vor der Auflagefläche (8) zur Aufnahme des Bedruckstoffs (5) angebracht ist. Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass sich der Touchscreen (1) zumindest über die gesamte Breite der Auflagefläche (8) zur Aufnahme des Bedruckstoffs (5) erstreckt. ist.

Filterelement, Filtersystem und Verwendung des Filtersystems als Ölfilter

Filterelement (10) zum Filtern eines Fluids, umfassend – einen hohlzylindrischen Filterkörper (12), der in radialer Richtung durchströmbar ist, – ein Mittelrohr (38), welches entlang einer Längsachse (L) innerhalb des Filterkörpers (12) angeordnet ist, wobei das Mittelrohr (38) an einer ersten Stirnseite (15) ein erstes Kupplungsteil (20) zur bestimmungsgemäßen lösbaren Kopplung mit einem ersten Gegenkupplungsteil (112) und an einer zweiten Stirnseite (17) ein zweites Kupplungsteil (21) zur bestimmungsgemäßen lösbaren Kopplung mit einem zweiten Gegenkupplungsteil (116) aufweist und wobei das erste und das zweite Kupplungsteil (20, 21) gleichartig ausgebildet sind.

Gasdiffusionselektrode, Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Gasdiffusionselektrode und Batterie

Um eine Gasdiffusionselektrode, insbesondere zur Verwendung als Kathode für eine Batterie, insbesondere für eine Metall-Luft-Batterie, so zu verbessern, dass sie kostengünstig und insbesondere chemisch stabil hergestellt werden kann, wird vorgeschlagen, dass sie ein Gemisch aus Nickel (Ni) und einem Metalloxid enthält und dass das Metalloxid Cobaltoxid (Co3O4), Rutheniumoxid (RuO2) oder Iridiumoxid (IrO2) ist oder enthält. Ferner werden ein verbessertes Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Gasdiffusionselektrode sowie eine verbesserte Batterie, insbesondere eine verbesserte Metall-Luft-Batterie, vorgeschlagen.

Kraftstoffeinspritzdosiereinrichtung, Kraftstoffeinspritzdüse, Werkzeug zum Herstellen einer Kraftstoffeinspritzdosiereinrichtung und Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Kraftstoffdosiereinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kraftstoffeinspritzdosiereinrichtung (7) für ein Kraftfahrzeug, die einen Grundkörper (10) mit wenigstens einem Durchgangsloch aufweist, wobei der Grundkörper (10) auf seiner Innenseite (9) einen Ventilsitz (8) ausbildet, der zum das Durchgangsloch verschließenden und öffnenden Zusammenwirken mit einem Ventilkörper (5) vorgesehen ist, wobei die Innenseite (9) des Grundkörpers (10) elektrochemisch bearbeitet ist. Sie betrifft auch ein Werkzeug (22), ein Fertigungsverfahren und eine Kraftstoffeinspritzdüse (1).

Optische Einrichtung

Optische Einrichtung (1) zum Zusammenfügen zweier divergenter Strahlenbündel, umfassend ein Gehäuse (2), in dem ein Strahlengang ausgebildet ist, der das Gehäuse (2) durchsetzt und endseitig eine Strahleneintrittsöffnung (6) und eine Strahlenaustrittsöffnung (5) definiert, die an gegenüberliegenden Stirnseiten des Gehäuses (2) ausgebildet sind, wobei eine weitere Strahleneintrittsöffnung (7) in einer Seitenwand des Gehäuses (2) ausgebildet und mit dem Strahlengang verbunden ist, und einen innerhalb des Strahlenganges angeordneten teildurchlässigen Spiegel (3), der zum Zusammenfügen von durch die beiden Strahleneintrittsöffnungen (6, 7) in das Gehäuse (2) einfallenden, divergierenden Strahlenbündel (SE1; SE2) zu einem durch die Strahlenaustrittsöffnung (5) aus dem Gehäuse (2) ausfallenden Strahlenbündel (S) ausgebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der teildurchlässige Spiegel (3) senkrecht zu der Erstreckungsrichtung des Strahlengangs angeordnet ist, und dass eine Kopplungseinheit ( ...

Reifen, Rad, Fahrzeug und Verfahren zum Betreiben

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Reifen (14), insbesondere für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1), mit einem eine Lauffläche (19) aufweisenden Reifenmantel (17), mit einer wenigstens eine Gewebeschicht (21, 22) aufweisenden Karkasse (20), wobei die Gewebeschicht (21, 22) zumindest teilweise aus elektrisch leitenden Stahlcorden (25, 26) gefertigt ist. Es ist vorgesehen, dass eine Steuereinrichtung, die mit wenigstens einem der Stahlcords (25, 26) elektrisch verbunden ist und das mindestens eine Stahlcord (25, 26) bei Bedarf bestromt, um ein magnetisches Feld zu erzeugen, und durch mindestens ein benachbartes Stahlcord (25, 26), das derart zu dem mindestens einen Stahlcord (25, 26) angeordnet ist, dass es durch das magnetische Feld von dem einen Stahlcord (25, 26) abgestoßen oder angezogen wird, sodass sich die Form der Lauffläche (19) verändert.

Verfahren zur rechnergestützten Verkehrsüberwachung von Fahrstreckenabschnitten eines Straßennetzes

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur rechnergestützten Verkehrsüberwachung von Fahrstreckenabschnitten (FS) eines Straßennetzes. Im erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren werden basierend auf bereitgestellten Verkehrsdaten (VD), welche das aktuelle und/oder vergangene Verkehrsaufkommen von Fahrzeugen (5) auf mehreren Fahrstreckenabschnitten (FS) charakterisieren, Prioritätsmaße (PM) für die jeweiligen Fahrstreckenabschnitten (FS) ermittelt, wobei ein jeweiliges Prioritätsmaß (PM) die Höhe des aktuellen und/oder zukünftigen Verkehrsaufkommens auf dem jeweiligen Fahrstreckenabschnitt (FS) charakterisiert. Anschließend werden mehrere Drohnen (1), welche jeweils eine Bilderfassungseinrichtung (4) umfassen, in Abhängigkeit von den Prioritätsmaßen (PM) derart gesteuert werden, dass zumindest ein Teil der Drohnen (1) automatisch einen oder mehrere solche Fahrstreckenabschnitten (FS) anfliegt, deren Prioritätsmaße (PM) höhere aktuelle und/oder zukünftige Verkehrsaufkommen im Vergleich zu allen anderen ...

Nehmerzylindersystem mit exzentrisch angeordneter Ringkolbeneinheit

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Nehmerzylindersystem (1) zum Betätigen zweier Kupplungen, mit einer ersten Betätigungsteileinheit (2), die einen ersten Gehäusebereich (3) und eine erste Kolbeneinheit (4) aufweist, wobei der erste Gehäusebereich (3) und die erste Kolbeneinheit (4) zumindest einen ersten Druckraum (5) ausbilden, in dem ein Kolben (6) zum Verstellen eines ersten Betätigungslagers (7) axial verlagerbar angeordnet ist, und mit einer zweiten Betätigungsteileinheit (8), die einen zweiten Gehäusebereich (9) und einen Ringkolben (10) aufweist, wobei der zweite Gehäusebereich (9) und der Ringkolben (10) einen zweiten Druckraum (11) ausbilden, in dem der Ringkolben (10) zum Verstellen eines zweiten Betätigungslagers (12) axial verlagerbar angeordnet ist, wobei der Kolben (6) der ersten Kolbeneinheit (4) als Ringkolben ausgebildet ist exzentrisch zu dem Ringkolben (10) der zweiten Betätigungsteileinheit (8) angeordnet ist.

Verfahren zur Justage eines Abbildungsverhaltens eines Projektionsobjektivs und Justageanlage

Ein Verfahren zur Justage eines Abbildungsverhaltens eines Projektionsobjektivs (20) für eine mikrolithographische Projektionsbelichtungsanlage (10) umfasst die Schritte: Bereitstellen einer Zustandscharakterisierung (54) des Projektionsobjektivs, Generieren einer jeweiligen Manipulationsvorgabe (58) für mindestens zwei, der Manipulation des Abbildungsverhaltens des Projektionsobjektivs dienende, Manipulationsfreiheitsgrade (72-1, 72-2, 72-5, 72-6) durch Optimierung einer die Zustandscharakterisierung des Projektionsobjektivs umfassenden Gütefunktion unter Berücksichtigung mindestens einer Grenzbedingung für ein mittels der Optimierung zu erreichendes Abbildungsverhalten des Projektionsobjektivs, wobei den Manipulationsfreiheitsgraden mindestens eine jeweilige vorbekannte Umsetzungsungenauigkeit zugeordnet ist, welche bei einer Umsetzung der Manipulationsvorgaben bezüglich des jeweiligen Manipulationsfreiheitsgrads auftritt, und wobei in der Grenzbedingung das zu erreichende Abbildungsverhalten ...

Kommunikationsnetzwerk für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kommunikationsnetzwerk (100) für ein Kraftfahrzeug umfassend eine Vielzahl erster Steuergeräte (102) und eine Vielzahl zweiter Steuergeräte (104), wobei jedes der ersten Steuergeräte (102) einen Mikrocontroller (106) aufweist, der ausgebildet ist, eine echtzeitkritische Funktion für eine Komponente des Kraftfahrzeugs, der das ersten Steuergeräte 102 zugeordnet ist, oder für das Kraftfahrzeug auszuführen, wobei jedes der zweiten Steuergeräte (104) einen Mikroprozessor (108) aufweist, der ausgebildet ist, eine nicht echtzeitkritische oder fahrzeugunspezifische Funktion auszuführen, wobei Daten zwischen Steuergeräten über das Kommunikationsnetzwerk (100) des Kraftfahrzeugs austauschbar sind, wobei ein erster Teil (110) des Kommunikationsnetzwerks (100) für einen Datenaustausch zwischen ersten Steuergeräten (102) untereinander ausgebildet ist, wobei ein zweiter Teil (112) des Kommunikationsnetzwerks (100) für einen Datenaustausch zwischen zweiten Steuergeräten (104 ...

Kupplungsanordnung mit modularer Struktur, sowie Antriebseinheit

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kupplungsanordnung (1) für einen Antriebsstrang eines Kraftfahrzeuges, mit einem Gehäuse (2), einem relativ zu dem Gehäuse (2) um eine Drehachse (3) drehbar gelagerten Träger (4), einer mit ihrem Rotor (5) rotatorisch mit dem Träger (4) gekoppelten elektrischen Maschine (6), mehreren Kupplungen (7, 8, 9), wobei jede Kupplung (7, 8, 9) mit einem Kupplungsbestandteil (10b, 10c, 11a) an dem Träger (4) drehfest aufgenommen ist, sowie einer zumindest einen Nehmerzylinder (12a, 12b) aufweisenden Betätigungsvorrichtung (13), wobei der zumindest eine Nehmerzylinder (12a, 12b) betätigend auf eine Kupplung (7, 8, 9) einwirkt, und wobei ein den Träger (4) in einem Betriebszustand relativ zu einem gehäusefesten Bereich (14) lagerndes Stützlager (15) sowie ein an einem Lagerring (16) des Stützlagers (15) angebrachtes Antriebsrad (17) als eine modulare Teileinheit (18) ausgebildet sind. Zudem betrifft die Erfindung eine Antriebseinheit (40) mit dieser Kupplungsanordnung (1 ...

Fahrzeugachse

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Fahrzeugachse, die als einteiliges Gußteil ein Achsgetriebegehäuse 1 und eine oder zwei sich daran anschließende Achsrohre 2 aufweist, wobei das Gußteil in zwei an einem Teilungssprung 7, 8, 9 geteilten Formhälften erzeugt ist und das Achsgetriebegehäuse 1 eine von einem Flansch 4 umschlossene Öffnung 3 aufweist, die von einem Deckel verschließbar ist. Dabei sind radial umlaufend gleichmäßig verteilt an dem Flansch 4 rechtwinklig zur Ebene des Flanschs 4 Sacklochgewindebohrungen 5 ausgebildet, die über die Dicke des Flanschs 4 hinaus in den Bereich der Wandung des Achsgetriebegehäuses 1 hineinragen. Auf der dem Achsgetriebegehäuse 1 zugewandten Seite des Flanschs 4 weist das Achsgetriebegehäuse 1 radial nach außen eine Wandverdickung auf, die entlang des Flanschs 4 ringartig radial umläuft und durchgehend ringartig oder in den Bereichen der Sacklochgewindebohrungen 5 abschnittsweise Gussaugen 6 bildend ausgebildet ist, wobei sich der Teilungssprung 7, ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen dreidimensionaler Objekte durch selektives Verfestigen eines schichtweise aufgebrachten Aufbaumaterials

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Vorrichtung und eine Vorrichtung zum Herstellen von dreidimensionalen Objekten (12) durch selektives Verfestigen eines schichtweise aufgebrachten Aufbaumaterials mittels einer auf das Aufbaumaterial einwirkenden Strahles (30), mit zumindest einer Prozesskammer (16), welche zumindest eine in einer XY-Ebene angeordnete Aufbauplattform (17) aufweist, auf welcher das dreidimensionale Objekt (12) erzeugt wird, mit einer Strahlungsquelle (29) zur Erzeugung des Strahls (30) und zumindest einem Strahlführungselement (33) zum Führen und Ablenken des Strahls (30) auf das zu verfestigende Aufbaumaterial und mit einer Prozessunterstützungsvorrichtung (21), welche oberhalb der Aufbauplattform (17) zumindest in Richtung der XY-Ebene verfahrbar ist, wobei die Prozessunterstützungsvorrichtung (21) ein erstes und zweites Modul (25, 26) mit einem dazwischen liegend angeordneten Strahlführungsabschnitt (27) für den auf die Aufbauplattform (17) gerichteten Strahl (30) aufweist und ...

Reparaturverfahren für Turbinenschaufeln

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Reparaturverfahren für Leitschaufeln (10, 10‘) einer Gasturbine, insbesondere einer Fluggasturbine, umfassend folgende Schritte: Bereitstellen von wenigstens einer zu wartenden Leitschaufel (10, 10‘); Erfassen der Ist-Geometrie der zu wartenden Leitschaufel (10, 10‘) unter Anwendung von wenigstens einem Messverfahren; Vergleichen der durch das berührungslose Messverfahren erfassten Ist-Geometrie mit einer vorbestimmten Soll-Geometrie (SG) für einen entsprechenden Leitschaufeltyp; Berechnung einer Zielgeometrie (ZG) für die zu wartende Leitschaufel (10, 10‘), die soweit möglich der Soll-Geometrie (SG) entspricht, derart dass unter Verwendung von Optimierungsparametern die Soll-Geometrie (SG) der zu wartenden Leitschaufel (10, 10‘) wenigstens abschnittsweise entlang ihrer Strömungskontur angenähert wird; Aufbringen und maschinelles Abtragen von Material (22) an der zu wartenden Leitschaufel (10, 10‘), derart dass die berechnete Zielgeometrie (ZG) hergestellt wird ...

Dichtungsanordnung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dichtungsanordnung (1) zur Abdichtung eines ersten Bauteils (2a) gegenüber einem relativ dazu drehbaren zweiten Bauteil (2b), umfassend eine an dem ersten Bauteil (2a) angeordnete Dichtung (3), wobei die Dichtung (3) ein Bimetall (4), ein elastisch verformbares Material (5) und eine Spule (6) umfasst, wobei die Spule (6) dazu vorgesehen ist, beim Anlegen eines elektrischen Stroms das Bimetall (4) zu erwärmen, wobei sich das Bimetall (4) durch das Erwärmen verformt und dadurch die Dichtung (3) am zweiten Bauteil (2b) zur Anlage kommt, um darüber eine umlaufende Abdichtung auszubilden.

Trägerarm für eine Fahrzeugachse sowie Fahrzeugachse mit dem Trägerarm

Federträger finden bei Kraftfahrzeugen Anwendung, um Federungs- und Dämpfungselemente an eine Achse des Kraftfahrzeugs anzubinden. Insbesondere bei Achsen von Bussen weist ein Federträger hierbei zwei Federträgerarme auf, über welche in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung vor und hinter den Rädern der Fahrzeugachse eine Anbindung an die dort positionierten Stoßdämpfer und Luftfedern vorgenommen wird.Hierzu wird Trägerarm 6 für eine Fahrzeugachse 1, mit einem ersten Aufnahmeabschnitt 16 zur Aufnahme einer Federeinrichtung und einem zweiten Aufnahmeabschnitt 17 zur Aufnahme einer Dämpfereinrichtung, mit einem Befestigungsabschnitt 10 zur Befestigung des Trägerarms 6 an der Fahrzugachse 1, mit einem Längsabschnitt 14, wobei der Längsabschnitt 14 als Zwischenabschnitt zwischen dem Befestigungsabschnitt 10 und dem ersten Aufnahmeabschnitt 16 angeordnet ist, mit einem an dem Längsabschnitt 14 anschließenden und hierzu quer verlaufenden Querabschnitt 15, wobei der Querabschnitt 15 als Zwischenabschnitt zwischen ...

Biaxial verstreckte Kunststofffolie für Folienkondensatoren, insbesondere für Hochtemperaturkondensatoren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine simultan biaxial verstreckte Folie für Hochtemperaturkondensatoren umfassend wenigstens ein Homopolymer vom syndiotaktischen Polystyrol-Typ. Ferner betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung die Verwendung der Folien in Folienkondensatoren und Hochtemperaturkondensatoren, die diese Folie enthalten. Ein weiterer Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur Herstellung der Folie.

MEMS-Mikrofon

Ein MEMS-Mikrofon kann aufweisen: eine Schalldetektionseinheit, welche aufweisen kann: eine erste Membran, eine von der ersten Membran beabstandet angeordnete zweite Membran, einen zwischen der ersten Membran und der zweiten Membran bereitgestellten Niederdruckbereich, in welchem ein gegenüber Normaldruck verringerter Gasdruck vorliegt, eine wenigstens abschnittsweise in dem Niederdruckbereich angeordnete Gegenelektrode und ein Schalldurchgangsloch, welches sich in einer Dickenrichtung der Schalldetektionseinheit durch die Schalldetektionseinheit hindurch erstreckt, und ein an dem Schalldurchgangsloch bereitgestelltes Ventil, welches dazu eingerichtet ist, mehrere Ventilzustände einzunehmen, wobei jedem Ventilzustand ein vorgegebener Transmissionsgrad des Schalldurchgangslochs für Schall zugeordnet ist.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Einstellung des Dämpfersystems eines sich in einer Fahrspur befindenden ersten Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Einstellung des Dämpfersystems eines sich in einer Fahrspur befindenden ersten Kraftfahrzeugs, bei dem- das Vorliegen eines demnächst überholenden oder entgegenkommenden zweiten Kraftfahrzeugs auf einer benachbarten Fahrspur ermittelt wird und- abhängig davon die Dämpferhärte des Dämpfersystem härter eingestellt wird.

Montagevorrichtung und Montageverfahren zum Montieren eines Bauteils auf einer Welle

Montagevorrichtung (1) zum Montieren eines Bauteils (2) auf einer Welle (4, 3), aufweisend ein Zugelement (5), an dem mindestens zwei Hebel (6) angeordnet sind, die jeweils über ein Gelenk (9) mit dem Zugelement (5) verbunden sind, wobei das Zugelement (5) ausgestaltet ist, mittels eines Verbindungselements (13) mit der Welle (4) fest verbunden zu werden, wobei unterhalb der Hebel (6) das zu montierende Bauteil (2) einlegbar ist derart, dass das zu montierende Bauteil (2) zwischen Hebel (6) und Welle (4, 3) angeordnet ist, und wobei durch ein Drücken auf die Hebel (6) in Richtung der Welle (4, 3) das zu montierende Bauteil (2) nach unten auf die Welle (4, 3) bewegbar ist und gleichzeitig durch die Bewegung der Hebel (6) die Welle (4, 3) nach oben ziehbar ist.

Method for detecting component e.g. oxygen in exhaust gas of combustion engine, involves applying voltage nearer to Nernst voltage to pump cell, to determine storage capacity value that affects value of current flowing via pump cell

The method involves measuring current flowing through pump cell of sensor element in measurement mode (156). The storage capacity of reference gas space is checked during diagnostic mode (158). The voltage nearer to Nernst voltage is applied to the pump cell, so as to determine storage capacity value that affects the measured value of current flowing through pump cell in measurement mode. An independent claim is included for device for detecting component of gas in gas measuring chamber.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Diagnose der elektrischen Kontaktierung eines Abgassensors

Die Erfindung beschreibt eine Vorrichtung (CA) zur Diagnose der elektrischen Kontaktierung (L1, L2, L3, L4) eines Abgassensors (LS) mit zwei Zellen (PZ, RZ), bei dem eine erste der Zellen (PZ) zwischen einem ersten und einem zweiten Anschluss (1, 2) des Abgassensors (LS) und eine zweite der Zellen (RZ) zwischen dem zweiten und einem dritten Anschluss (2, 3) verschaltet ist. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung (CA) umfasst eine erste Stromquelle (I1), die über ein erstes steuerbares Schaltelement (S1) mit dem ersten Anschluss (1) verbunden und mit dem zweiten Anschluss (2) gekoppelt ist, durch die ein Strom zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Anschluss (1, 2) treibbar ist. Weiterhin ist eine zweite Stromquelle (I2) umfasst, die über ein drittes steuerbares Schaltelement (S1) mit dem dritten Anschluss (1) verbunden und mit dem zweiten Anschluss (2) gekoppelt ist, durch die ein Strom zwischen dem zweiten und dem dritten Anschluss (2, 3) treibbar ist. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung (CA) weist ...

Trägerschicht für eine Chipkarte

Energiespeichermodul und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Energiespeichermodul für eine Vorrichtung zur Energieversorgung, insbesondere eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Das Energiespeichermodul umfasst mehrere, insbesondere prismatische Speicherzellen (2), die mindestens in einer Reihe zu einem Zellstapel (3) gestapelt und hintereinander angeordnet sind, wobei an jedem Ende mindestens eine Druckplatte (4) angeordnet ist. Das Energiespeichermodul ist durch ein Verspannungssystem in Form eines zusammenhängenden Bandes (1) aus faserverstärktem Kunststoff gekennzeichnet.

Nehmerzylinder

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Nehmerzylinder mit einem konzentrisch um eine Getriebeeingangswelle angeordneten Gehäuse aus einem Grundmaterial aus Kunststoff und einem darin axial beweglichen ringförmigen Kolben, der mit einem Druck eines Druckmediums beaufschlagbar ist und mit einem Ausrücklager in Wirkverbindung steht, wobei am Gehäuse ein Anschlag vorgesehen ist, der einen Hub des Kolbens in Richtung zum Ausrücklager begrenzt und der Anschlag erfindungsgemäß zumindest teilweise aus einer metallischen Hülse und/oder aus einem sich von dem Kunststoffmaterial des Grundkörpers des Gehäuses unterscheidenden zweiten Kunststoffmaterial besteht oder mit diesen zusammenwirkt.

Kupplungsvorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eineKupplungsvorrichtung mit zumindest einer in axialer Richtung begrenzt verlagerbaren Anpressplatte zur reibschlüssigen Klemmung einer Kupplungsscheibe zwischen der Anpressplatte und einer Gegendruckplatte, und zumindest einem Hebelelement, das mittels einer Schwenklagerung verkippbar in der Kupplungsvorrichtung gelagert ist, wobei das Hebelelement durch mehrere in Umfangsrichtung der Kupplungsvorrichtung verteilt angeordnete, mit der Gegendruckplatte verbundene, sich in axialer Richtung erstreckende Hohlbolzen zentrierbar ist.

Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von Abgasen einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine

Zusammengefasst betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Behandlung von Abgasen einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine, aufweisend: eine Abgasnebenführung (12), welche über einen Abgasabzweigungsabschnitt (8) und einem Abgaswiedereintrittsabschnitt (10) einer Abgashauptführung (2) mit der Abgashauptführung (2) fluidisch verbunden ist; einen SCR-Nebenkatalysator (26), welcher in der Abgasnebenführung (12) angeordnet ist; und wobei die Abgashauptführung (2) mit der Verbrennungskraftmaschine fluidisch verbunden ist; wobei ein Abgasstrom der Verbrennungskraftmaschine zumindest teilweise in die Abgasnebenführung (12) geleitet ist und/oder zumindest teilweise durch die Abgashauptführung (2) geleitet ist; wobei die Abgasnebenführung (12) eine kleinere Strömungsquerschnittsfläche aufweist als eine Strömungsquerschnittsfläche der Abgashauptführung (2); und wobei der Abgaswiedereintrittsabschnitt (10) stromaufwärts eines in der Abgashauptführung (2) angeordneten SCR-Hauptkatalysators (22) angeordnet ...

Laserbearbeitung eines mehrphasigen transparenten Materials, sowie mehrphasiger Kompositwerkstoff

Die Erfindung sieht ein Verfahren zur Erzeugung von Modifikationen in oder an einem transparenten Werkstück (2) mittels einer Laserbearbeitungsvorrichtung (1) vor, wobei eine Laserbearbeitungsvorrichtung (1) verwendet wird, die einen Kurzpuls- oder Ultrakurzpulslaser (10), der eine Laserstrahlung (12) mit einer Wellenlänge im Transparenzbereich des Werkstücks (2) ausstrahlt, und eine Strahlformungsoptik (11) zur Strahlformung, insbesondere zur Fokussierung der Laserstrahlung aufweist, und wobei ein transparentes Werkstück (2) verwendet wird, das aus einem Material besteht, welches mehrere Phasen aufweist, von denen zumindest zwei Phasen unterschiedliche Dielektrizitätszahlen besitzen, von denen wiederum die eine Phase eine in Form von Partikeln eingeschlossene Phase ist, die von der anderen Phase im Wesentlichen umgeben ist, und wobei das Produkt aus dem in Kubiknanometern angegebenen Volumen der Partikel und dem Verhältnis des Betrages der Differenz der zwei unterschiedlichen Dielektrizitätszahlen ...

Mobile Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Erfassen eines Objektraums

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine mobile Vorrichtung (1) zum Erfassen eines Objektraums. Die mobile Vorrichtung (1) weist ein Gestell (2) und zumindest einen an dem Gestell (2) montierten Einzelscanner (13) und einen oberhalb von dem Einzelscanner (13) an dem Gestell (2) montierten Mehrfachscanner (16) auf. Dieser umfasst eine Vielzahl von in einem Bauteil integrierten Emissionseinheiten (31), einen Empfänger (35) zum Detektieren von Reflexionsstrahlungen (34) und eine Abtasteinrichtung (36) zum Verändern der Emissionsrichtungen der Signalstrahlen (32) der Emissionseinheiten (31). Des Weiteren weist die mobile Vorrichtung (1) eine Auswerteeinrichtung (28) auf, die ausgebildet ist, zumindest aus den von dem Empfänger (35) detektierten Reflexionsstrahlungen (34) in Echtzeit eine graphische Darstellung derjenigen Bereiche des Objektraums zu erzeugen und auszugeben, durch die die mobile Vorrichtung (1) bewegt werden kann und/oder bewegt wurde. Schließlich weist die mobile Vorrichtung ...

DETEKTION INTERFERENZBEDINGTER STÖRUNGEN BEI FMCW-RADARSYSTEMEN

Im Folgenden wird ein Verfahren für ein Radarsystem beschrieben. Gemäß einem Beispiel weist das Radarsystem einen Lokaloszillator zur Erzeugung eines Lokaloszillatorsignals sowie mehrere Sendekanälen und mindestens einen Empfangskanal auf, denen das Lokaloszillatorsignal zugeführt ist. Die Sendekanäle sind dazu ausgebildet basierend auf dem Lokaloszillatorsignal HF-Radarsignale zu erzeugen und auszugeben, wobei die Sendekanäle Phasenschieber zur Einstellung der Phase der HF-Radarsignale aufweisen. Der Empfangskanal ist dazu ausgebildet, ein HF-Signal zu empfangen und dieses unter Verwendung des dem Empfangskanal zugeführten Lokaloszillatorsignals in ein Basisbandsignal zu konvertieren. Gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst das Verfarhen das Betreiben des Lokaloszillators im CW-Betrieb, das Einstellen einer bestimmten Kombination von Phasenverschiebungen der Phasenschieber der Sendekanäl, das Verändern der Phase des dem Empfangskanal zugeführten Lokaloszillatorsignals oder der Phasenverschiebungen ...

Mattendichtung für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder

Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt eine Mattendichtung für eine elektrische Steckverbindung bereit, die umfasst: eine Mehrzahl an Durchgangsöffnungen, die sich in einer Durchgangsöffnungsrichtung durch die Mattendichtung erstrecken; ein Gitter aus einem ersten Material mit Gittermaschen, das so angeordnet ist, dass sich die Durchgangsöffnungen durch die Gittermaschen erstrecken eine erste Materialschicht aus einem zweiten Material, die auf einer ersten Seite des Gitters angeordnet ist und eine zweite Materialschicht aus einem dritten Material, die auf einer der ersten Seite gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite des Gitters angeordnet ist und wobei das erste Material des Gitters ein größeres Kompressionsmodul aufweist als das zweite Material der ersten Materialschicht und das dritte Material der zweiten Materialschicht.

Vakuumpumpe

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vakuumpumpe mit einem Gehäuse und einem Rotor mit wenigstens einer Welle, die in wenigstens zwei Lagern in dem Gehäuse gelagert ist, wobei wenigstens ein Lager in einer Lagerfassung angeordnet ist, welche eine Buchse und einen Flansch aufweist, bei der die Buchse der Lagerfassung als elastische Buchse ausgebildet ist. Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine Vakuumpumpe mit einem Gehäuse, welches wenigstens zwei Gehäusebauteile aufweist, die miteinander verbunden sind, wobei ein erstes Gehäusebauteil mit wenigstens einem Zapfen in einer Ausnehmung eines zweiten Gehäusebauteiles angeordnet ist, bei der der Zapfen als elastischer Zapfen ausgebildet ist.

Filterelement und Filtersystem

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Filterelement (10) zum Filtern eines Fluids, umfassend einen hohlzylindrischen Filterkörper (12), der in radialer Richtung durchströmbar ist, und ein Mittelrohr (38), welches entlang einer Längsachse (L) innerhalb des Filterkörpers angeordnet ist. Dabei weist das Mittelrohr (38) an einer ersten Stirnseite (15) ein erstes Kupplungsteil (20) zur bestimmungsgemäßen lösbaren Kopplung mit einem ersten Gegenkupplungsteil (112) und an einer zweiten Stirnseite (17) ein zweites Kupplungsteil (21) zur bestimmungsgemäßen lösbaren Kopplung mit einem zweiten Gegenkupplungsteil (116) auf. Weiter sind das erste und das zweite Kupplungsteil (20, 21) gleichartig ausgebildet. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Filtersystem (100) zum Einbau eines solchen auswechselbaren Filterelements (10).

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Drehzahl eines als Range-Extender verwendeten Verbrennungsmotors eines Elektrofahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Drehzahl eines als Range-Extender verwendeten Verbrennungsmotors eines Elektrofahrzeugs, wobei ein voraussichtliches Fahrtziel und eine voraussichtliche Fahrtstrecke ermittelt werden; auf Basis der voraussichtlichen Fahrtstrecke zum Ziel die elektrische Energie, die zum Erreichen des Ziels notwendig ist, geschätzt wird; ein Ladezustand einer Batterie über die Drehzahl eines Verbrennungsmotors so gesteuert wird, dass beim Erreichen des Ziels ein definierter Restladezustand erreicht wird, indem die Drehzahl des Verbrennungsmotors um ein Offset erhöht oder verringert wird (31, 32, 34, 35) und zur Berechnung des Offsets die elektrische Energie geschätzt wird, die zur Erreichung des Ziels durch einen an den Verbrennungsmotor angeschlossenen Generator erzeugt wird.

Sekundärelement für ein Filtersystem

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sekundärelement (28) mit einer Längsachse (L) und zwei Stirnseiten (54, 56), umfassend ein um die Längsachse (L) angeordnetes Filtermedium (58), wobei an wenigstens einer der zwei Stirnseiten (54, 56) eine Öffnung (30) vorgesehen ist, wobei an der ersten Stirnseite (54) ein oberes Spannelement (32) und an der zweiten Stirnseite (56) ein unteres Spannelement (34) angeordnet ist, wobei das Sekundärelement mit der Öffnung (30) auf einem Stützrohr (14) eines Filtersystems (100) anbringbar ist. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Filtersystem (100) zum auswechselbaren Einbau eines solchen Sekundärelements (28).

Luftleitanordnung für einen Deckenstrahlauslass und Verfahren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Luftleitanordnung (10) für einen Deckenstrahlauslass, mit mindestens drei Luftleitelementen (12, 13, 14, 15; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jedem Luftleitelement (12, 13, 14, 15; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) ein benachbartes Luftleitelement (15, 12, 13, 14; 17, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) von den mindestens drei Luftleitelementen (12, 13, 14, 15; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) und ein weiteres benachbartes Luftleitelement (13, 14, 15, 12; 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 12) von den mindestens drei Luftleitelementen (12, 13, 14, 15; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) zugeordnet ist, und wobei jedes Luftleitelement (12, 13, 14, 15; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) mit dem benachbarten Luftleitelement (15, 12, 13, 14; 17, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) überlappend angeordnet ist, so dass zwischen dem Luftleitelement (12, 13, 14, 15; 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) und dem benachbarten Luftleitelement (15, 12, 13, 14; 17, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) ein Luftleitkanal (28) ausgebildet ist, und mit dem weiteren ...

Sensoranordnung zur Bestimmung wenigstens eines Parameters eines durch einen Messkanal strömenden fluiden Mediums

Es wird eine Sensoranordnung (10) zur Bestimmung wenigstens eines Parameters eines durch einen Messkanal (28) strömenden fluiden Mediums, insbesondere eines Ansaugluftmassenstroms einer Brennkraftmaschine, vorgeschlagen. Die Sensoranordnung (10) weist ein Sensorgehäuse (12), insbesondere einen in ein Strömungsrohr eingebrachten oder einbringbaren Steckfühler, in dem der Messkanal (28) ausgebildet ist, und mindestens einen in dem Messkanal (28) angeordneten Sensorchip (42) zur Bestimmung des Parameters des fluiden Mediums auf. Der Sensorchip (42) ist auf einem in den Messkanal (28) hineinragenden Sensorträger (40) angebracht. Der Sensorträger (40) ist so ausgebildet, dass er eine Profilsehne (78) aufweist. Die Profilsehne (78) weist eine Länge von 4,5 mm bis 6,5 mm auf. In einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung ist der Sensorträger in Form einer Doppel-Ellipse oder eines Sprungbretts ausgebildet.

Hybridmodul mit getriebeseitiger Rotorabstützung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Hybridmodul (10) in einem Antriebsstrang eines Fahrzeugs mit einem Elektromotor (12), der einen Stator (14) und einen drehbaren Rotor (16) aufweist und mit einer Doppelkupplung (18), die eine erste Teilkupplung (20) und eine zweite Teilkupplung (22) aufweist, wobei die erste Teilkupplung (20) mit einer ersten Getriebeeingangswelle und die zweite Teilkupplung (22) mit einer zweiten Getriebeeingangswelle eines Getriebes verbindbar ist und mit einer Trennkupplung (24), die einen Verbrennungsmotor mit dem Rotor (16) koppeln kann und mit einem Drehschwingungsdämpfer (26), der einen Dämpfereingang (28) und einen gegenüber diesem entgegen der Wirkung von Schraubenfedern (30) begrenzt verdrehbaren Dämpferausgang (32) aufweist, wobei der Rotor (16) über einen Zentrierflansch (70) radial zentriert ist und der Zentrierflansch (70) axial zwischen der Doppelkupplung (18) und dem Getriebe auf einer Zentrierhülse (74) angeordnet ist, die eine Betätigungseinheit (76) der Doppelkupplung ...

Kugelsperrbolzen mit kopfnaher Arretierung

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kugelsperrbolzen (1) zum Sichern von wenigstens zwei Strukturen (51, 51) gegen Scherung, umfassend- einen Bedienabschnitt (2),- einen Achsabschnitt (3) für einen Eingriff in die wenigstens zwei Strukturen (51, 52) und- eine Arretiermechanik (6),wobei der Bedienabschnitt (2) und der Achsabschnitt (3) starr miteinander verbunden sind und der Bedienabschnitt (2) an seiner dem Achsabschnitt (3) zugewandten Seite eine Anlagefläche (8), insbesondere einen Bund (9), zur Anlage an eine der Strukturen (51, 52) aufweist,wobei mit der Arretiermechanik (6) wenigstens eine Sperrkugel (7) betätigt werden kann,und wobei in einer Grundposition der Arretiermechanik (6) die wenigstens eine Sperrkugel (7) durch eine Ausnehmung (14) im Achsabschnitt (3) aus dem Achsabschnitt (3) radial herausragt, und in einer Freigabeposition die wenigstens eine Sperrkugel (7) radial hinter die Ausnehmung (14) zurückfallen kann,der dadurch gekennzeichnet ist,dass die wenigstens eine Sperrkugel ...

Schiebetüranlage

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schiebetüranlage (1) umfassend einen Türantrieb (9) mit einem Zugmittel (3), insbesondere einem Riemen, einem Seil oder einer Kette, ein Schiebetürlaufwerk mit einem verfahrbaren Laufwagen (5) für ein Schiebetürelement (6), welcher mit dem Zugmittel (3) gekoppelt und ausgehend von einer Schließposition über eine Wegstrecke in zumindest eine vorbestimmte Offenposition verfahrbar ist, und eine Verriegelungseinrichtung (10) zur Verriegelung des Türantriebs (9), wobei die Verriegelungseinrichtung (10) zumindest ein Verriegelungsmittel (13) aufweist, welches zwischen einer Freigabestellung und einer Verriegelungsstellung hin und her bewegbar ist, wobei ein Verriegelungsabschnitt (14) des Verriegelungsmittels (13) in der Verriegelungsstellung kraft- und/oder formschlüssig mit dem Zugmittel (3) zusammenwirkt, so dass der mit dem Zugmittel (3) gekoppelte Laufwagen (5) arretiert ist, wobei die Verriegelungseinrichtung (10) einen Linearmotor (20) zum Bewegen des Verriegelungsmittels ...

Verstellen eines Rückspiegels an einem Fahrzeug

Eine Vorrichtung zur Verstellung eines Rückspiegels eines Fahrzeugs umfasst eine Schnittstelle zur Verbindung mit dem Rückspiegel; ein Bedienelement zur Betätigung durch einen Fahrer des Fahrzeugs; und eine Verarbeitungseinrichtung. Dabei ist die Verarbeitungseinrichtung dazu eingerichtet, ein Vorliegen eines ersten oder zweiten Kontexts zu bestimmen, und ferner dazu, in Abhängigkeit einer Betätigung des Bedienelements den Rückspiegel zu verstellen, falls der erste Kontext vorliegt; und eine andere Einrichtung an Bord des Fahrzeugs zu steuern, falls der zweite Kontext vorliegt.

Vorrichtung zum Durchführen einer Leitung durch eine Bodenplatte und Bodenplatte für ein Gebäude

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Durchführen einer Leitung durch eine Bodenplatte (2) aus zumindest einer Betonschicht (36) für ein Gebäude, mit einem zumindest zweiteiligen Schutzrohr (4), aufweisend:ein ortsfest in die Bodenplatte betonierbares Außenrohr (6), undein in dem Außenrohr bewegbares formstabiles Innenteil (8).Die Erfindung sieht ferner vor, dass das Schutzrohr (4) ein mit dem Außenrohr (6) verbundenes, formstabiles Schalungsteil (10, 10') aufweist, das sich um das Innenteil (8) herum und daran entlang erstreckt.

Verfahren und Steuergerät zur Regelung eines Füllstands eines Speichers eines Katalysators für eine Abgaskomponente

Vorgestellt wird ein Verfahren zur Regelung einer Füllung eines Abgaskomponentenspeichers eines Katalysators (26) im Abgas eines Verbrennungsmotors (10), bei dem ein Ist-Füllstand (θ̅) des Abgaskomponentenspeichers mit einem ersten Streckenmodell (100) ermittelt wird und bei dem ein Basislambdasollwert für einen ersten Regelkreis (22, 32, 128, 130, 132) durch einen zweiten Regelkreis (22, 32, 100, 122, 124, 126, 128, 132, 22) vorgegeben wird. Das Verfahren zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass im zweiten Regelkreis (22, 32, 100, 122, 124, 126, 128, 132, 22) ein Initialwert für den Basislambdasollwert durch ein mit dem ersten Streckenmodell (100) identisches zweites Streckenmodell (100') in einen fiktiven Füllstand (θ̅)umgerechnet wird, dass der fiktive Füllstand (θ̅) mit einem von einem Sollwertgeber 118, 120 ausgegebenen Sollwert für den Füllstand (θ̅,) verglichen wird und dass der Basislambdasollwert in Abhängigkeit von dem Vergleichsergebnis iterativ verändert wird, wenn das Vergleichsergebnis ...

Fassaden- und/oder Wandkonstruktion

Die Erfindung beschreibt eine Fassaden- und/oder Wandkonstruktion für ein Gebäude, die Platten (1) und eine Tragkonstruktion (2), in der die Platten (1) jeweils in vertikaler Ebene ausgerichtet aufgenommen sind, umfasst. Die Tragkonstruktion (2) weist gespannte Zugelemente (3) mit daran befestigten Lagerkörpern (4) auf, wobei die gespannten Zugelemente (3) vorzugsweise als gespannte Tragseile oder als gespannte Zugstäbe oder dergleichen ausgebildet sind. Die mehreren oder mindestens eine der in der Tragkonstruktion (2) aufgenommenen Platten (1) werden auf den Lagerkörpern (4) unter gewichtsabstützender Auflage unmittelbar oder mittelbar auflagern und/oder mittels der Lagerkörper (4) arretiert gehalten. Die mehreren oder mindestens einer der Lagerkörper (4) sind bzw. ist ausschließlich auf vertikal in der Tragkonstruktion (2) ausgerichteten Zugelementen (3) axial fest aufgebracht.

Verfahren zum Überwachen des Reifendrucks eines Fahrzeugs

Beschrieben wird Verfahren zum Überwachen des Reifendrucks eines Fahrzeugs mittels einer Reifendrucküberwachungseinheit (1), die einen Drucksensor (1a) zum Messen des Reifendrucks, einen Beschleunigungssensor (1b) und einen Sender (1e) zum drahtlosen Übertragen von Reifendruckdaten enthält, und einer Auswerteeinheit (2) des Fahrzeugs, die einen Empfänger (3) aufweist, wobei die Reifendrucküberwachungseinheit (1) in Abhängigkeit von Signalen des Beschleunigungssensors (1b) zwischen einem Fahrtmodus, in dem regelmäßig Druckdaten gesendet werden, und einem Parkmodus wechselt, in dem Parkmodus der Reifendruck regelmäßig mit dem Drucksensor (1a) gemessen wird, der gemessene Reifendruck mit einem Schwellenwert verglichen wird und, falls der gemessene Druckwert den Schwellenwert unterschreitet, die Reifendrucküberwachungseinheit (1) aus dem Parkmodus in einen Warnmodus übergeht, in dem dann in vorgegebenen Zeitabständen Druckdaten von der Reifendrucküberwachungseinheit (1) gesendet werden. Erfindungsgemäß ...

Divers- Sensor- Messung mit analogem Ausgang

Die beschriebenen Techniken adressieren die Probleme der Latenzzeit und langen Verarbeitungszeiten im Zusammenhang mit herkömmlichen redundanten Sensormesssystemen, die sich auf digitale Übertragungsprotokolle verlassen, durch Implementieren einer diversen analogen Sensorschnittstellenarchitektur. Die beschriebene Architektur kann vorteilhafterweise eine Anzahl von Sensormesspfaden verwenden, die unabhängig voneinander sein können oder jede geeignete Anzahl von gemeinsamen Komponenten gemeinschaftlich verwenden, um verschiedene Redundanzpegel bereitzustellen. Die analogen Schnittstellen können Signaldiversität in Bezug auf die Nutzung unterschiedlicher analoger Übertragungsprotokolltypen, die unterschiedliche Signalisierungsschnittstellen (z. B. differenziell gegenüber unsymmetrisch) umfassen können, unterschiedlicher Übertragungsschnittstellen (z. B. Spannung- gegenüber Stromschnittstellen) und/oder die Nutzung unterschiedlicher Signalisierungsschemata bereitstellen.

Fahrzeugtür mit einem Resonanzkörperbauteil für einen Lautsprecher und Montageverfahren

Die vorgeschlagene Lösung betrifft insbesondere eine Fahrzeugtür, mit wenigstens - einer Türhaut (TI), - einem an der Türhaut (TI) fixierten Trägerbauteil (1) für die Trennung eines Nassraums (NR) von einem Trockenraum (TR) an der Fahrzeugtür, wobei das Trägerbauteil (1) eine dem Nassraum (NR) zugewandte Nassraumseite und eine dem Trockenraum (TR) zugewandte Trockenraumseite aufweist, - einem an dem Trägerbauteil (1) angeordneten Lautsprecher (4) und - einem mit dem Trägerbauteil (1) verbundenen Resonanzkörperbauteil (5) zur Bildung eines Resonanzraums (50) für den Lautsprecher (4) an der Nassraumseite des Trägerbauteils (1) Das Resonanzkörperbauteil (5), das mit dem Trägerbauteil (1) den Resonanzraum (50) für den Lautsprecher (4) bildet, bildet eine Schienenträgerfläche (53) aus, an der wenigstens eine Führungsschiene (3A, 3B) für einen Fensterheber der Fahrzeugtür vorgesehen ist.

Hydraulik-Einbauventil

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Hydraulik-Einbauventil für einen Ventilblock, umfassend eine in den Ventilblock einbringbare Hülse und ein Schließelement. Die Hülse umfasst einen ersten Endbereich der mit dem Steuerdeckel verbindbar ist. Die Hülse umfasst einem dem ersten Endbereich gegenüberliegenden zweiten Endbereich der in den Steuerdeckel einbringbar ist, wobei der zweite Endbereich in einem Stirnende eine Stirnöffnung aufweist, und die Hülse zwischen dem ersten Endbereich und dem zweiten Endbereich einen Mantel, mit einer Außenseite und einer Innenseite ausbildet und der Mantel der Hülse eine Vielzahl durch Mantelstege getrennte Manteldurchbrüche aufweist. Das Schließelement in der Hülse bewegbar angeordnet ist, wobei das Schließelement zwischen einer ersten Stellung und einer zweiten Stellung bewegbar ist und wobei in der ersten Stellung eine Fluidverbindung zwischen der Stirnöffnung und der Manteldurchbrüche freigegeben ist und in der zweiten Stellung eine Fluidverbindung ...

Strömungsgitter

Es wird ein Strömungsgitter (110) zur Verwendung in einer Vorrichtung (136) zur Erfassung mindestens einer Eigenschaft einer Strömung eines mit einer Hauptströmungsrichtung (114) strömenden fluiden Mediums vorgeschlagen, insbesondere einem Heißfilmluftmassenmesser (144). Das Strömungsgitter (110) weist mindestens zwei unterschiedlich ausgerichtete Ablenkflächen (120) auf. Weiterhin wird eine Vorrichtung (136) zur Erfassung mindestens einer Eigenschaft einer Strömung eines mit einer Hauptströmungsrichtung (114) strömenden fluiden Mediums vorgeschlagen, insbesondere ein Heißfilmluftmassenmesser (144). Die Vorrichtung umfasst mindestens einen in die Strömung einbringbaren Messfühler (146), wobei der Messfühler (146) mindestens ein Sensorelement (150) zur Erfassung der Eigenschaft des strömenden fluiden Mediums aufweist. Weiterhin umfasst die Vorrichtung (136) mindestens ein dem Messfühler (146) in der Strömung des fluiden Mediums vorgelagertes erfindungsgemäßes Strömungsgitter (110).

Außenläufermotor

Ein elektronisch kommutierter Außenläufermotor hat einen Innenstator (20) mit einem Statorblechpaket (64) und einer diesem zugeordneten Wicklungsanordnung (66), sowie einer zentralen Ausnehmung (149) des Statorblechpakets (64), in welcher ein Lagerrohr (56) angeordnet ist. Ferner hat der Motor einen vom Statorblechpaket (64) durch einen magnetisch wirksamen Luftspalt (99) getrennten permanentmagnetischen Außenrotor (26), welcher eine Welle (42) hat, die in dem Lagerrohr (56) gelagert ist. Im Lagerrohr (56) sind im Abstand voneinander zwei Wälzlager (48, 50) angeordnet, nämlich ein erstes Wälzlager (48) auf einer dem Rotor (28) zugewandten Seite, und ein zweites Wälzlager (50) auf einer vom Rotor (28) abgewandten Seite. Beim zweiten Wälzlager (50) ist ein Außenring mit einer Seite an einer im Lagerrohr (56) vorgesehenen Schulter (82) abgestützt. Dieser Außenring ist mit seiner anderen Seite über ein Distanzglied (52) gegen eine gegenüberliegende Seite des Außenrings des ersten Wälzlagers ...

Stimulationselektrode für eine Vorrichtung zur Elektrostimulation des Auges

Eine Stimulationselektrodenanordnung für eine Vorrichtung (10) zur Elektrostimulation des Auges wird beschrieben, wobei die Vorrichtung (10) ein brillenartiges Gestell (11) mit einem Nasenteil (12), eine mit dem Nasenteil (12) verbundene Anordnung zum Halten des Gestells (11) an dem Kopf des Patienten sowie zumindest einen justierbar an dem Nasenteil (12) angeordneten Elektrodenhalter (24, 25) für die drahtförmige Stimulationselektrode (26, 27) aufweist. Die Stimulationselektrodenanordnung umfasst einen lösbar an dem Elektrodenhalter (24, 25) befestigbaren Elektrodenträger, an dem die Stimulationselektrode (26, 27) angeordnet ist.

Evaluation device for connection to e.g. engine control devices for evaluating data of acceleration sensor in vehicle, has inputs connected to sensors, where device provides data to control devices and distributes information to all devices

The device (AG) has inputs (E1-En) connected to sensors (S1-Sn), and outputs (A1-An) connected to control devices (SG1-SGn). The devices process sensor data and output control signals to actuators. The devices performs functions such as engine control function, gear box control function, occupant protection control function, anti-lock braking system (ABS) control function and electronic stability program (ESP) control function. The device receives the data, provides the data to the devices through the outputs for subsequent operation and distributes information to all the devices.

Verfahren zum Einstellen einer erwünschten Bremskraft auf einen Fahrantrieb

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Einstellen einer erwünschten Bremskraft auf einen Fahrantrieb, welcher einen mit einer Motordrehzahl arbeitenden Verbrennungsmotor und ein stufenloses Getriebe zur Übersetzung der Motordrehzahl in eine Fahrdrehzahl aufweist, wobei zum Einstellen der erwünschten Bremskraft das Übersetzungsverhältnis des stufenlosen Getriebes so eingestellt wird, dass sich eine bestimmte Motordrehzahl ergibt.

FÜLLSYSTEM FÜR EINEN FÜLLFEDERHALTER

Es wird ein Füllsystem für einen Füllfederhalter vorgeschlagen, aufweisend eine Pumpeinheit, einen mit der Pumpeinheit und einem ersten Anschluss zum Verbinden mit dem Füllfederhalter verbundenen Luftkanal, und einen von dem Luftkanal getrennten und ein Eintauchende zum Eintauchen in Tinte aufweisenden Tintenkanal, der mit einem zweiten Anschluss zum Verbinden mit dem Füllfederhalter verbunden ist, wobei die Pumpeinheit dazu ausgebildet ist, ein vorgegebenes Luftvolumen mit einem Überdruck in den Luftkanal zum Ausspülen von Tinte aus dem Füllfederhalter einzuleiten, und anschließend einen Unterdruck an den Luftkanal anzulegen, sodass ein vorgegebenes Tintenvolumen aus dem Tintenkanal in den Füllfederhalter gesaugt wird.

Linearführungseinrichtung

Linearführungseinrichtung, mit mindestens einer Linearführungseinheit (7), die über ein sich in einer Gehäuse-Längsrichtung (17) erstreckendes und zwei in der Gehäuse-Längsrichtung (17) zueinander beabstandete Gehäuse-Endabschnitte (16a, 16b) aufweisendes Führungsgehäuse (16) verfügt, in dem wenigstens zwei ringförmig in sich geschlossene, in einer zu der Gehäuse-Längsrichtung (17) rechtwinkeligen Gehäuse-Höhenrichtung (18) benachbart zueinander angeordnete Umlaufkanäle (14, 15) ausgebildet sind, in denen jeweils eine Vielzahl in der Kanallängsrichtung (13) aneinandergereihter und unter Ausführung einer Umlaufbewegung (11) in der Kanallängsrichtung (13) bewegbarer Wälzlagerelemente (8) aufgenommen ist, wobei jeder Umlaufkanal (14, 15) zwei jeweils in einem der beiden Gehäuse-Endabschnitte (16a, 16b) angeordnete bogenförmige Umlenk-Kanalabschnitte (37, 38) aufweist und das Führungsgehäuse (16) über ein einstückiges Gehäuse-Zwischenelement (28) verfügt, das zwei jeweils einem der beiden Gehäuse-Endabschnitte ...

Zusicherungen in physikalischen Modellbeschreibungen für Funktionen und ihre Verwendung bei der Erzeugung von Code für Mikroprozessor basierte Steuergeräte

Verfahren zur Erzeugung von Code mittels eines automatischen Codegenerators, wobei der Code auf einem Mikroprozessor ablauffähig ist und aus einem in physikalischen Zusammenhängen beschriebenen Softwaremodell erzeugt wird, wobei Datenelemente aus dem Softwaremodell in Code implementiert werden, wobei im Softwaremodell ein vorgebbarer Signalfluss vorliegt, wobei zusätzlich zu den Datenelementen Zusicherungen an vorgebbaren Stellen im Signalfluss implementiert werden, welche Informationen umfassen, durch welche vorgebbare Eigenschaften des Softwaremodells definiert werden, wobei die Informationen einen Wertebereich der vorgebbaren Stelle im Signalfluss umfassen, wobei das Verfahren zur Erzeugung von Code die von der Zusicherung umfasste Information über den Wertebereich der vorgebbaren Stelle im Signalfluss zur Optimierung des Codes verwendet, indem der automatische Codegenerator auf dem Mikroprozessor entsprechend kleinere Datentypen zur Darstellung verwendet.

Brückenentlastungs- und Brückenertüchtigungsgerät

Die Erfindung beinhaltet ein Brückenentlastungsgerät, das zur Entlastung einer Brücke unter Schwerlastverkehr geeignet ist und optional auch zur Ertüchtigung einer Brücke mit ungenügender Tragfähigkeit eingesetzt werden kann. Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Behelfskonstruktion zu schaffen, die einfach transportiert, aufgebaut und genutzt werden kann. Die Tragkonstruktion des Brückenentlastungsgeräts besteht aus einer beiderseits der Brückenfahrbahn angeordneten oberen Trägerkonstruktion, an die beiderseits liegende portalförmige Rahmen (2) gelenkig angeschlossen sind. Die Rahmenückenentlastungsgerätes. Durch ein Verstellen der Schräge dieser Stützen kann die Spannweite des Brückenentlastungsgerätes an die Spannweite der zu verstärkenden Brücke angepasst werden, so dass die Stützkräfte statisch günstig über das Brückendeck in die Auflager eingeleitet werden können. Je nach Anwendungsfall wird entweder eine Fahrbahnplatte (4) aus Einzelsegmenten an diese Tragkonstruktion angehangen ...

Vorrichtung zum Formen von Teiglingen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Formen von im Wesentlichen geradlinigen, insbesondere gewickelten, Croissant-Teiglingen (36) in eine U-förmige oder ringförmige Gestalt mit einer Greifereinheit (09), wobei die Greifereinheit (09) aufweist: einen Greiferträger (10), und zumindest eine fest oder beweglich am Greiferträger (10) angebrachte Haltebacke (11, 17, 24), welche an einer ersten Seite am Teigling (36, 37, 38, 41) zur Anlage gebracht werden kann, und zwei jeweils um eine Schwenkachse schwenkbar im Greiferträger (10) gelagerte Schwenkträger (16, 23), welche eine gegenläufige Schwenkbewegung (19, 26) durchführen, und jeweils eine fest oder beweglich am Schwenkträger (16, 23) angebrachte Formbacke (18, 25), welche auf der gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite am Teigling (36, 37 38, 41) zur Anlage gebracht werden kann.

METHOD FOR MONITORING THE WEAR OF MANUAL PLIERS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

A method and apparatus for monitoring the wear of manual pliers. The principles focus on manual pliers, in which press elements can be pressed onto a workpiece and the degree of pressing that can be achieved by actuating the manual pliers can be adjusted with a presetting device. A reference position of the presetting device is measured prior to a first use of the manual pliers, this measurement involving actuating the manual pliers. By an adjustment of the presetting device, the press elements are brought into a position with a reference degree of pressing. Next, after use, the wear position of the presetting device is measured in the same manner, to bring the press elements into a position with the degree of pressing. A message is output when the degree of the wear position deviates from the degree of the reference position by more than the degree of wear permissible. 1. A method for monitoring a wear of manual pliers with which press elements can be pressed onto a workpiece and a degree of pressing that can be obtained by actuating the manual pliers is adjustable with a presetting device , comprising the following steps:detecting a reference position of a presetting device in a non-worn state when press elements in an actuated state of a manual pliers are brought into a position which has a reference degree of pressing by adjusting the presetting device;detecting a wear position of the presetting device after use of the manual pliers, if the press elements in the actuated state of the manual pliers are brought into a position that has the reference degree of pressing, by adjusting the presetting device; andoutputting a message if the wear position deviates by more than a permissible degree of wear.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the reference position in the non-worn state is detected prior to a first use of the manual pliers following its manufacture or servicing.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the detection of the reference position and ...

Coherent optical receiver with adaptive equalizer initialization system

An adaptive-equalizer initialization system performs three functions: frequency offset estimation, taps estimation for chromatic dispersion filters, and taps initialization for an adaptive equalizer. The system contains hardware FFT and peak detector units that sense a pure tone that marks the beginning of a known, short data sequence. 1. An optical coherent receiver comprising:a chromatic dispersion filter that compensates for chromatic dispersion in two polarizations of an optical signal;an adaptive equalizer that compensates for impairments in a channel carrying the optical signal; and,an adaptive equalizer initialization system comprising a sequence start detector for detecting presence of a pure tone that marks the beginning of a sequence of known data;wherein the initialization system:estimates frequency offset from the tone and chromatic dispersion from the sequence of known data, and loads chromatic dispersion taps into the chromatic dispersion filter.2. The optical coherent receiver of wherein the sequence start detector comprises a hardware fast Fourier transform (FFT) unit.3. The optical coherent receiver of wherein the sequence start detector comprises a narrow bandwidth filter.4. The optical coherent receiver of wherein the sequence start detector comprises a cross-correlator.5. The optical coherent receiver of wherein the initialization system optimizes an estimate of chromatic dispersion by finding a minimum-width cross-correlation between the sequence of known data and corresponding received data.6. The optical coherent receiver of wherein the initialization system further estimates the channel from the sequence of known data and loads initial equalizer taps into the adaptive equalizer.7. The optical coherent receiver of further comprising a slicer that provides discrete symbol output based on estimated symbol input from the adaptive equalizer and provides a feedback error signal to the adaptive equalizer.8. The optical coherent receiver of wherein ...

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS CONTAINING CYCLOHEXANE POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES

The invention relates to an adhesive or sealant comprising at least (A) 10% to 90% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates and polysulphides and at least (B) 1% to 50% by weight of a cyclohexanepolycarboxylic acid derivative, the adhesive or sealant containing no Cto Calkyl terephthalate. The composition features a low glass transition temperature and also a low dirt pick-up tendency, without detriment to the further performance properties. An additional advantage of the proposed adhesives and sealants lies in their well-balanced mechanical properties. A process for preparing them, and their use for material bonds between parts to be joined, are disclosed. 115.-. (canceled)16. An adhesive or sealant comprising:(A) 10% to 90% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: polyureas, polyacrylates and polysulphides; and{'sub': 4', '8, '(B) 1% to 50% by weight of at least one cyclohexanepolycarboxylic acid derivative wherein the adhesive or sealant containing no Cto Calkyl terephthalate.'}17. The adhesive or sealant according to claim 16 , further comprising any one or more of the following:1% to 80% by weight of fillers;0% to 50% by weight of water and/or solvent; and/or0% to 20% by weight of rheology modifiers.19. The adhesive or sealant according to claim 16 , wherein component (B) is cyclohexane-1 claim 16 ,2-dicarboxylic acid di(isononyl) ester.20. The adhesive or sealant according to claim 16 , further comprising one or more of the following: auxiliaries and additives claim 16 , dispersants claim 16 , film-forming assistants claim 16 , pigments claim 16 , rheological assistants claim 16 , water scavengers claim 16 , adhesion promoters claim 16 , catalysts claim 16 , light stabilizers claim 16 , ageing inhibitors claim 16 , flame retardants and/or biocides.21. The adhesive or sealant according to claim 16 , characterized in that it is a one-component system.22. The adhesive or ...

Flame retardant system

The invention relates to a flame retardant comprising a) at least one sulfur compound of the formula (I) b) at least one halogen-free organophosphorus compound with phosphorus content in the range from 0.5 to 40% by weight, based on the phosphorus compound.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE IN A RECEIVED SIGNAL

A method and arrangement reduce an interference which is caused in a received signal from a reception antenna by a transmitted signal with transmitted data which are distributed stochastically over time from a transmission antenna which is physically close by. The transmission of the transmitted signal from the transmission antenna is activated and deactivated by a control signal from a control circuit over time such that reception dropouts in the received signal which are caused by the interference are corrected by an error correction unit for the received signal. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for reducing an interference caused in a received signal from a reception antenna by a transmission signal containing transmission data , stochastically distributed over time , from a transmission antenna that is physically very close by , which comprises the step of:recurrently deactivating an emission of the transmission signal from the transmission antenna for a respective period of time such that the interference in the received signal that is caused upon an appearance of the transmission signal is completely corrected by error correction for the received signal.15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the error correction for the received signal corrects the interference in the received signal lasting a respective maximum proportionate period of time in a prescribed period of time.16. The method according to claim 15 , which further comprises:periodically activating the emission of the transmission signal for the respective maximum proportionate period of time; andsubsequently deactivating the emission of the transmission signal for a remaining period of time in the prescribed period of time.17. The method according to claim 14 , which further comprises:activating the emission of the transmission signal for a maximum proportionate period of time whenever the transmission data are present in the transmission signal; andsubsequently deactivating the emission of the ...

ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS COMPRISING ESTERS BASED ON 2-PROPYLHEPTANOL

The invention provides an adhesive or sealant comprising (A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates, aqueous polyacrylates, silicones, polysulphides, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyureas, silylated polyethers, silylated polysulphides and silyl-terminated acrylates, and (B) at least one ester of an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid with a Calcohol component comprising 2-propylheptanol or comprising a Calcohol mixture comprising 2-propylheptanol and at least one of the Calcohols 2-propyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-propyl-5-methylhexanol, 2-isopropylheptanol, 2-isopropyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methylhexanol and/or 2-propyl-4,4-dimethylpentanol, the aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid being selected from the group consisting of citric acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and trimellitic acid, the adhesive or sealant containing no isononyl benzoate. A process is disclosed for preparing the adhesive or sealant, and also disclosed is the use thereof for producing material bonds between parts to be joined. 114.-. (canceled)15. An adhesive or sealant comprising(A) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyacrylates, aqueous polyacrylates, silicones, polysulphides, silylated polyurethanes, silylated polyureas, silylated polyethers, silylated polysulphides and silyl-terminated acrylates, and{'sub': 10', '10', '10, '(B) at least one ester of an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid with a Calcohol component comprising 2-propylheptanol, or a Calcohol mixture comprising 2-propylheptanol and at least one of the Calcohols 2-propyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-propyl-5-methylhexanol, 2-isopropylheptanol, 2-isopropyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methylhexanol and/or 2-propyl-4,4-dimethylpentanol, the aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid being selected from the group ...

THREE DIMENSIONAL ANTENNA

An antenna shape can be inked onto a thin film and then the thin film can be shaped to form a three dimensional (3D) flex-film. The 3D flex-film can then be integrated into a carrier using conventional molding processes. The resultant housing includes a carrier that supports the 3D flex-film on an inner or outer surface of the carrier. The resultant housing thus allows for improved integration of an antenna with a housing so as to provide a more desirable housing for devices that can benefit from the corresponding antenna, such as, but not limited to, mobile devices. 1. A housing , comprising:a carrier with an inner surface and an outer surface;a thin-film formed to correspond to one of the inner and outer surface; andan antenna array inked on the thin-film, wherein the thin-film and antenna array form a three dimensional (3D) flex-film that is integrated with the carrier on the corresponding surface.2. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the 3D flex-film is molded or adhered into one of the inner and outer surface of the carrier.3. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the 3D flex-film is positioned on the outer surface of the carrier claim 1 , the housing further comprising an over-mold that covers the 3D flex film.4. The housing of claim 3 , wherein the antenna includes a contact and the carrier includes an aperture extending between the inner and outer surface claim 3 , wherein the contact is positioned in the aperture.5. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the 3D flex-film includes a double bend and extends around a corner of the carrier.6. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the 3D flex-film includes at least one label that does not extend over the entire 3D flex-film.7. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the 3D flex-film includes at least two layers.8. The housing of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the 3D flex-film has the following geometry:Radii (R) at edges: 0.2 to 40 mm, preferable 0.3 to 10 mm, more preferable 0.5 to 5 mm, most preferable 1 to 3 mm;Forming height (h): 0 to ...

METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING AN EMERGENCY BRAKING OPERATION

In a method for implementing an emergency braking operation with the aid of a brake assistance system in a vehicle, a brake actuation specified by the driver is amplified, the deactivation of the brake force amplification taking place in at least two stages. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for implementing an emergency braking operation with the aid of a brake assistance system in a vehicle , in which a brake actuation specified by a driver is amplified by the brake assistance system , the method comprising:deactivating a brake force amplification in at least two stages, wherein in a first stage, once a first state variable limit value has been reached, the brake force amplification is reduced and in a further stage, once a further state variable limit value has been reached, the brake force amplification is reduced down to zero.12. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein the first state variable is one of a vehicle deceleration or a variable correlating with the vehicle deceleration.13. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein once the further state variable limit value has been reached claim 11 , the brake force amplification is reduced immediately.14. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein the deactivation of the brake force amplification is implemented after the brake assistance system has been connected for a defined activation period.15. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the activation period is specified as a fixed threshold value.16. The method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the activation period is determined as a function of a vehicle speed.17. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein the reduction of the brake force amplification is implemented in ramp-type manner.18. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein a constant claim 11 , additional deceleration is generated via the brake assistance system prior to deactivating the brake force amplification.19. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein an emergency situation which ...

EXTERNAL ROTOR MOTOR WITH INTEGRATED BEARING HOUSING AND BOX FOR CONTROL ELECTRONICS

A fan has an electronically commutated external-rotor motor serving to drive it. The motor has an internal stator () having a stator lamination stack () and a winding arrangement () associated with said stack. The internal stator has a central opening () for journaling a shaft (). The fan further has a permanent-magnet rotor () separated from the internal stator () by a magnetically effective air gap (), which rotor is equipped on its outer side with fan blades () and comprises a shaft () journalled in the central opening () of the internal stator (). Also provided is a plastic coating () that extends into the central opening () of the internal stator () and forms there a bearing tube for the reception of bearing elements () for journaling the shaft (); also a wall element (), implemented integrally with said plastic coating (), for a cavity () for the reception of electrical components () of the motor, which wall element () is provided on the side of the stator lamination stack () facing away from the rotor (); and a fan housing () which is connected integrally, by means of connecting elements (), to the wall element () of the cavity () and which forms, together with the rotor (), an air passage conduit () into which the fan blades () project. 1. A fan having an electronically commutated external-rotor motor serving to drive it , which motor comprises:{'b': 20', '64', '66', '164', '166', '168', '170', '149', '42, 'an internal stator () having a stator lamination stack () and a winding arrangement (; , , , ) associated with said stack, which internal stator comprises a central opening () for journaling a shaft ();'}{'b': 28', '20', '99', '32', '42', '149', '20, 'a permanent-magnet rotor () separated from the internal stator () by a magnetically effective air gap (), which rotor is equipped on its outer side with fan blades () and comprises a shaft () journalled in the central opening () of the internal stator ();'}{'b': 56', '58', '149', '20', '48', '50', '42, 'a ...

SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT APPARATUS

A solar panel assembly attachment apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a single piece and entirely metallic grounding clip is employed. A further aspect includes a clip or fastener which provides both frame grounding and a frame-to-strut attachment. In still another aspect, a grounding clip having barbs is linearly slid onto a solar panel frame and the clip additionally includes one or more flexible wings which are removably snap-fit into a slot of an elongated and rigid strut. 1. A solar panel assembly attachment apparatus comprising an electrically conductive and single piece grounding clip further comprising:at least one substantially C-shaped clamp;multiple barbs internally projecting from at least one wall defining the clamp; anda mounting section including flexible wings;the at least one clamp being adapted to linearly slide onto and sandwich a flange of a solar panel assembly frame therein;the barbs of the clip being adapted to electrically connect and provide a ground to the frame; andthe mounting section being adapted to linearly enter an opening in a strut such that the wings are adapted to snap into engagement with the strut.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the clip further comprises a second substantially C-shaped clamp including at least one barb which is adapted to engage and ground the flange of the frame.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the clamps are laterally spaced apart with the wings being centrally located therebetween to define a substantially T-shape when viewed from its front elevation.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the barbs include at least four spaced apart barbs which gouge into at least one coated surface of the flange of the frame when installed.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wings flex about their proximal ends which are opposite the clamp claim 1 , the wings are at least twice as long between their ends as compared to their lateral widths claim 1 , each wing includes a step across its width that is ...

STAGED COMPRESSOR WATER WASH SYSTEM

A compressor wash system for compressor washing includes stages of fluid delivery lines coupled at one end to a pump output and at the other end to a corresponding nozzle set. A control valve is connected to the fluid delivery line between the pump and the nozzle set, selectively supplying fluid between the pump and the nozzle set. Each nozzle of a nozzle set is positioned on an inlet of the compressor to allow the stages to wash a portion of the compressor. Nozzle sets are positioned around a bellmouth assembly and/or around an inlet cone of the compressor inlet, with a nozzle spray tip of each nozzle extending into an inlet air flow path of the compressor. Fluid may be directed to one or more of the stages in a sequencing pattern determined and configured to wash the compressor. Templates and installation guides are utilized to position the nozzles. 1. A method for washing a compressor , the compressor comprising an inlet and a plurality of blades , the method comprising:providing one or more nozzle sets, each nozzle set comprising one or more nozzles, each nozzle comprising a nozzle body and a nozzle spray tip disposed on an end of the nozzle body;applying one or more templates and/or installation tools to a portion of an inlet of the compressor to mark a location for each of the one or more nozzles;positioning each of the one or more nozzles of the nozzle sets in an opening on the inlet of the compressor at the corresponding marked location so that each nozzle extends into the inlet air flow path of the compressor and with the Fine of sight of the plurality of compressor blades;coupling each of the one or more nozzle sets to an output of a pump via a corresponding fluid delivery line; andselectively supplying fluid from the pump to one or more of the one or more nozzle sets, wherein the selective supply is based upon a sequencing pattern determined to wash a desired portion of the compressor blades.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying one or more ...

METHOD FOR DRIVING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

A circuit configuration for driving an electric motor includes a signal evaluation module, which stores a number of output patterns. An input pattern is specified, and as a function of the input pattern, one of the output patterns is output, by which the electric motor is driven. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for driving an electric motor , comprising:storing in a signal evaluation module a plurality of output patterns;specifying an input pattern; andoutputting a selected one of the stored output patterns as a function of the specified input pattern, wherein the electric motor is driven by the selected output pattern.12. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein the electric motor is a brushless DC motor.13. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the output pattern includes at least one pulse width modulation signal.14. The method as recited in claim 13 , wherein the input pattern is generated by the electric motor.15. The method as recited in claim 13 , wherein association of input patterns to the stored output patterns is variable depending on different operating modes of the electric motor.16. The method as recited in claim 15 , wherein the selected output pattern is output without delay.17. The method as recited in claim 15 , wherein the selected output pattern is output with delay.18. The method as recited in claim 17 , wherein a switchover between different output patterns takes place in a triggered manner.19. A circuit configuration for driving an electric motor claim 17 , comprising:a timer unit input module;a timer unit output module; anda signal evaluation module storing a plurality of output patterns for driving the electric motor, wherein the stored output patterns are associated with specified input patterns such that a selected one of the stored output patterns is output as a function of a specified input pattern, wherein the electric motor is driven by the selected output pattern.20. The circuit configuration as recited in claim 19 , wherein the ...

Delta-sigma modulator with feedback signal modification

A delta-sigma modulator ( 1 ) for converting a delta-sigma modulator input signal into a sequence of delta-sigma modulator output values comprising an actual delta-sigma modulator output value and at least one preceding delta-sigma modulator output value preceding the actual delta-sigma modulator output value is presented. At least one feedback signal modifier for modifying a at least one first feedback signal in dependence of the actual delta-sigma modulator output value and the at least one preceding delta-sigma modulator output value is provided. By means of the at least one first feedback signal modifier the signal quality of a subsequent final stage ( 7 ) can be improved.

IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY

A crawler assembly including a crawler frame member having a first crawler extension and a second crawler extension and an idler wheel disposed therebetween. The idler wheel defines a bore therethrough. The crawler assembly includes a shaft that extends through the bore. The shaft is fixed relative to the wheel by a tapered interference fit and rotatable relative to the first and second crawler extensions. A first side of the shaft is received by the first extension and has at least one journal bushing disposed therebetween. A second side of the shaft is received by the second extension and has a least one journal bushing disposed. A removable endcap is secured to each of the first and second sides of the shaft. A thrust surface is created at an interface between the endcaps and the journal bushings. 1. A crawler assembly including a crawler frame member having a first crawler extension and a second crawler extension , the crawler assembly comprising:an idler wheel disposed between the first and second crawler extensions, the wheel defining a bore therethrough;a shaft extending through the bore, the shaft being fixed relative to the wheel by a tapered interference fit and rotatable relative to the first and second crawler extensions;a first side of the shaft received by the first extension and having at least one journal bushing disposed therebetween;a second side of the shaft received by the second extension and having a least one journal bushing disposed therebetween; anda removable endcap secured to each of the first and second sides of the shaft;wherein a thrust surface is created at an interface between the endcaps and the journal bushings.2. The crawler assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tapered interference fit is created by a taper lock bushing disposed between the shaft and the wheel claim 1 , the bushing configured for receiving a fastener.3. The crawler assembly of claim 2 , wherein the taper lock bushing includes:a first inner member and a second inner ...

METHOD FOR THE RIVETED FASTENING OF AN ACCESSORY

The invention relates to a method for the riveted fastening of an accessory to a plastics fuel tank (), the riveted fastening taking place at the time of the production of the tank by extrusion blow-moulding of a split tubular preform or two web-like extruded preforms made of thermoplastic material by using a multi-part die after or during the moulding of two complementary shells. The accessory () has been provided or is provided with at least one opening. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the riveted fastening takes place by means of at least one prefabricated rivet pin () made of thermoplastic material. The rivet pin has been obtained in a separate production process, for example by injection-moulding. 1. Method for the riveted fastening of an accessory to a plastics fuel tank , the riveted fastening taking place at the time of the production of the tank by extrusion blow-moulding of a split tubular preform or two web-like extruded preforms made of thermoplastic material by using a multi-part extrusion die after or during the moulding of two complementary shells , and the accessory having been or being provided with at least one opening , characterized in that the riveted fastening takes place by means of at least one prefabricated rivet pin made of thermoplastic material which has been obtained in a separate production process and which is welded to the tank wall passing through the opening of the accessory.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that a rivet pin is used with an integrally formed rivet head.3. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the shells are moulded by utilizing the extrusion heat of the preforms claim 1 , the rivet pin being welded to the still hot melt material of the wall of the shells.4. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the introduction and riveting of the accessory takes place by using a blow-moulding die with at least two outer moulds comprising in each case a ...

METHOD FOR ACTUATING A NUMBER OF MODULES

A method and a circuit system for actuating a number of modules. The method is carried out using the circuit system, which implements a flexible trigger mechanism. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for actuating a number of modules with a circuit system that implements a flexible trigger mechanism , in which at least one trigger signal can be caused by various sources , the method comprising:selecting, as a function of the source, a particular trigger mechanism that actuates a trigger.12. The method as recited in claim 11 , further comprising:comparing at least one inputted time base to a target value so that the trigger is actuated by a time event; andactuating the trigger.13. The method as recited in claim 12 , wherein the target value is specified by a central computing unit.14. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein a bus interface is used to input the trigger signal claim 11 , so that the trigger is actuated by a central computing unit.15. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein the trigger signal is caused by a connected module claim 11 , so that the trigger is actuated by a trigger event of a connected module.16. A circuit system for actuating a number of modules claim 11 , the system comprising:a logical gate that combines signals from different sources with one another and produces a trigger signal, wherein a particular trigger mechanism is selected to actuate a trigger as a function of the source.17. The circuit system as recited in claim 16 , wherein an OR gate is used as the logical gate.18. The circuit system as recited in claim 16 , further comprising:a multiplexer to input at least one time base;a register for a target value; anda comparator to compare the time base to the target value.19. The circuit system as recited in claim 18 , further comprising:a bus interface.20. The circuit system as recited in claim 16 , further comprising:an interface to connect further modules. The present invention relates to a method for actuating a number of modules ...

SHADING DEVICE FOR A GLAZED VEHICLE OPENING

A shading system for a glass-covered vehicle opening includes a pull rod guided between a pair of guide rails. A shading element is attached to the pull rod and is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. Teeth are formed in the guide rails. Gear wheels at opposite ends of the pull rod mesh with the teeth in the guide rails. The pull rod has a gear drive which rotatably couples the gear wheels together. 1. A shading device for a glazed vehicle opening , having a pull-out bar , which is guided between a pair of guide rails , and a shading element , which is mounted on the pull-out bar and which can be adjusted between a retracted position and an extended position by sliding the pull-out bar along the guide rails , wherein:a set of teeth are formed along the guide rails, and the pull-out bar has a toothed wheel drive having toothed wheels, which are arranged at opposite ends of the pull-out bar, and each of the toothed wheels meshing with the set of teeth, wherein the toothed wheels are connected to one another for conjoint rotation.2. The shading device of claim 1 , wherein:the toothed wheels are connected to one another for conjoint rotation by a continuous drive shaft extending in the pull-out bar.3. The shading device of claim 1 , wherein:the set of teeth extend along an inner edge of a guide groove surrounded by the guide rail.4. The shading device of claim 1 , wherein:the pull-out bar has a first toothed wheel drive and a second toothed wheel drive, which are spaced apart in a direction of adjustment of the pull-out bar.5. The shading device of claim 1 , wherein:the device is designed as a roller sun blind.6. The shading device of claim 1 , further comprising:a manually releasable fixing device for locking the toothed wheel drive.7. The shading device of claim 6 , wherein:the fixing device is designed as a slip-and-latch safety clutch.8. (canceled) The invention relates to a shading device for a glazed vehicle opening, having a pull-out bar ...

BOOT, ESPECIALLY SKI BOOT OR SNOWBOARD BOOT

A boot is disclosed having at least two fastening devices, including lacing systems, and a boot body. The boot body has an upper zone for at least partially enclosing a wearer's calf and shin; a lower zone for at least partially enclosing the wearer's forefoot; and a middle zone located between the upper zone and the lower zone, which encloses the wearer's heel and ankle joint. The middle zone can be fastened, by being laced with one of the lacing systems, independently of the upper zone and independently of the lower zone. 1. A boot , having at least two fastening devices including lacing systems , and a boot body comprising:an upper zone for at least partially enclosing a wearer's calf and shin;a lower zone for at least partially enclosing the wearer's forefoot; anda middle zone located between the upper zone and the lower zone, which encloses the wearer's heel and ankle joint,wherein the middle zone can be fastened, by being laced with one of the lacing systems, independently of the upper zone and independently of the lower zone.2. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:the boot body is divided between the upper zone and the middle zone and between the lower zone and the middle zone by a flexible region.3. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:{'b': '50', 'i': 'b', 'the upper zone and the lower zone can be fastened, by being laced, jointly by means of a single fastening device, comprising one of the lacing systems ().'}4. A boot according claim 1 , wherein:the upper zone and the lower zone can be fastened, by being laced, independently of one another by means of independent fastening devices, comprising two of the lacing systems.5. A boot having a first lacing system and a boot body comprising:an upper zone for at least partially enclosing a wearer's calf and shin;a lower zone for at least partially enclosing the wearer's forefoot; anda middle zone located between the upper zone and the lower zone, which encloses the wearer's heel and ankle joint, the middle zone ...

BOOT, ESPECIALLY SKI BOOT OR SNOWBOARD BOOT

A boot is disclosed that includes a shell which encloses a user's foot and at least part of his lower leg, a shell tongue attached to the shell, and a sock-like liner having a tongue. The sock-like liner is arranged in the shell and extends over a portion of from 20% to 80% of the height of the shell, such as to approximately half the height of the shell, while the tongue extends over a portion of from 80% to 130% of the height of the shell, such as to approximately 110% of the total height of the shell. 1. A boot comprising:a shell which encloses a user's foot and at least part of the user's lower leg; anda shell tongue attached to the shell; anda sock-like liner having a tongue, wherein the sock-like liner is arranged in the shell and extends over a portion of from 20% to 80% of the height of the shell, while the tongue extends over a portion of from 80% to 130% of the height of the shell.2. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:the sock-like liner is fixedly connected to the shell.3. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:at least a portion of the tongue, the height of which exceeds the height of the sock-like liner, is movable independently of the shell tongue.4. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:the tongue has greater height and width dimensions than the shell tongue.5. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:the sock-like liner is in seam-free form.6. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:the sock-like liner has a substantially water-tight membrane which is impermeable to water.7. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:a stiffness of the boot is adjustable by means of the shell tongue.8. Boot A boot according to claim 1 , whereinthe shell tongue is attached in a detachable and replaceable manner to the shell.9. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:the sock-like liner extends over a portion of approximately half the height of the shell.10. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein:The tongue extends over a portion of approximately 100% of the total height of the ...

Modular Structure for Processing Data

A circuit arrangement for a data processing system is configured to process data in a plurality of modules. The circuit arrangement is configured such that each module is provided with at least one clock pulse, a time base and a base of at least one additional physical variable. The circuit arrangement also comprises a central routing unit to which the plurality of modules are coupled and via which the plurality of modules can periodically exchange data amongst themselves, based on the time base and/or the base of other physical variables. Each module is configured independently and parallel to other modules of the plurality of modules in order to process data. The circuit arrangement is employed in a corresponding method. 1. A circuit arrangement for a data processing system comprising:a plurality of modules having a clock, a time base and a base given by at least one other physical variable; anda central routing unit, to which the plurality of modules are connected and via which the plurality of modules can transfer data cyclically between one another, the data based on the time base and/or on the base given by the other physical variable, wherein each module of the plurality of modules is configured to process data independently and in parallel with other modules of the plurality of modules.2. The circuit arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of modules comprises at least an input module claim 1 , an output module and a processing module.3. The circuit arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a clock-conditioning unit configured to provide configurable clocks, anda time-base unit containing both time-based and position-based counters and configured to provide current time and position information.4. The circuit arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circuit arrangement is also configured to determine the base given by the other physical variable using time-sequential input signal values of at least one input signal by: ...

ACTUATION DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING OR SETTING A PARAMETER OF AN OPTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING A TELESCOPIC SIGHT

An actuating device for setting an optical parameter of an optical device including a telescopic sight. The actuating device includes a first coupling part rotatable about a rotation axis and an index element pushable onto the first coupling part for assuming an operating position. A guide arrangement guides the index element on the first coupling part and is configured to permit a push-on of the index element in the direction of the rotation axis and to permit a twisting of the index element relative to the first coupling part at least in a direction perpendicular to or tangential to the rotation axis. A second coupling part is configured to provide friction forces counteracting a twisting of the index element relative to the first and second coupling parts when the index element is in the operating position thereof. 1. An actuating device for setting an optical parameter , the actuating device comprising:a first coupling part rotatable about a rotation, axis;an index element pushable onto said first coupling part for assuming an operating position;a guide arrangement for guiding said index element on said first coupling part;said guide arrangement being configured to permit a push-on of said index element onto said first coupling part in the direction of said rotation axis and to permit, in the partially pushed-ort or completely pushed-on state on said first coupling part, a twisting of said index element relative to said first coupling part at least in a direction perpendicular to or tangential to said rotation axis; and,a second coupling part configured to provide friction forces counteracting a twisting of said index element relative to said first and second coupling parts when said index element is in said operating position thereof.2. The actuating device of claim 1 , wherein said second coupling part is claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , elastic.3. The actuating device of claim 2 , wherein said first coupling part has an essentially cylinder-shaped outer ...

MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SENSOR MODULE AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD

A microelectromechanical sensor module includes a sensing mechanism for measuring an acceleration, pressure, air humidity or the like, a control mechanism for controlling the sensing mechanism, an energy supply mechanism for supplying the sensor module with energy, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting signals of the sensing mechanism. At least three of the mechanisms are integrated at the chip level in at least one chip in each case. A corresponding method is implemented to produce the microelectromechanical sensor module. 1. A microelectromechanical sensor module comprising:a sensing mechanism configured to measure one or more of an acceleration, a pressure and an air humidity;a control mechanism configured to control the sensor module;a power supply mechanism configured to supply power to the sensor module; anda transmission mechanism configured to transmit signals from the sensing mechanism,wherein at least three of the mechanisms are integrated at the chip level, with each mechanism in a respective chip.2. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein all of the mechanisms are integrated at the chip level with each mechanism in a respective chip.3. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power supply mechanism includes one or more of a battery and an environment energy converter.4. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the transmission mechanism includes one or more of a radio frequency interface and/or an antenna.5. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least two of the mechanisms are arranged on a common chip.6. The sensor module as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising vias configured to make contact between the chips and/or between the chips and a printed circuit board.7. The sensor module as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the vias are arranged at the edge of the respective chip and at least some of the vias are designed as an antenna.8. The sensor module as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the solar cell ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRIGGERING SCRIPTS BASED UPON AN ALERT WITHIN A VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for triggering scripts based upon an alert within a virtual infrastructure. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. 1. A method comprising:monitoring a virtual infrastructure comprising a plurality of virtual machines and virtual objects;converting at least one virtual machine and/or virtual object from its internal representation within the virtual infrastructure into a scripting representation based upon a scripting format; andexecuting a script against the at least one virtual machine and/or object represented in the scripting format.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating an alert for the at least one virtual machine and/or object due to an event within the virtual infrastructure prior to representing the at least one virtual machine and/or object in a scripting format.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the script is executed manually by the user via a user interface.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the alert is generated for multiple virtual machines and/or objects.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the script is downloaded from a database.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the script is executed automatically.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. A system comprising: a virtual control center;', 'at least one virtual machine; and at least one virtual object;, 'a virtual infrastructure implemented on one or more physical hosts, the virtual infrastructure comprising monitor the virtual infrastructure;', 'convert at least one virtual machine and/or virtual object from its internal representation within the virtual infrastructure into a scripting representation based upon a scripting format; and', 'execute a script against the at least one virtual machine and/or virtual object represented in the scripting format., 'a component configured to11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the component is further configured to generate an alert for the at least one virtual machine ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE WEIGHTED MONITORING OF THE WEAR OF A PAIR OF HAND PLIERS USED FOR CRIMPING WORKPIECES

The invention relates to a method for monitoring the wear of a pair of hand pliers with which crimping elements can be pressed onto a workpiece and a particular degree of crimping m, to be obtained by actuating the pliers, set using a presetting device. An arrangement is described for carrying out this method, as is a pair of hand pliers implementing the method. The method includes: counting each actuation of the hand pliers and linking to the degree of crimping mthat has been set; reading out a wear prognosis value V, from a memory, for the degree of crimping that has been set; determining a total wear value V by adding up the wear prognosis value Vfor each actuation; verifying whether the total wear value reaches or exceeds a defined threshold value V, and issuing a calibration request if necessary. 1. A method for monitoring the wear of a pair of hand pliers , with which crimping elements can be pressed onto a workpiece and on which a predetermined degree of crimping mto be obtained by actuating the crimping pliers can be set using a presetting device , wherein the method comprises the following steps:{'sub': 'P', 'detecting the actuation of the hand pliers and of the respectively preset degree of crimping m;'}{'sub': 't', 'reading out a predetermined wear prognosis value Vfor the preset degree of crimping from a memory;'}{'sub': 't', 'determining an expected total wear value V by adding up the wear prognosis values Vfor the actuation detected; and'}{'sub': 'G', 'verifying whether the expected total wear value V has reached a defined threshold Vand, if so, issuing a calibration request.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detection of the actuation is dependent on the triggering of a limit switch or on the detection of a predefined actuation force on the hand pliers ascertained by a force sensor.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the wear prognosis values Vfor each degree of crimping mare stored in a memory.4. The method according to claim 2 , ...

MOBILE CARRIERS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS

An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a base structure of a carrier on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels mounted to at least two motors to provide at least two wheel assemblies, the at least two wheel assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier. 135.-. (canceled)36. An automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed , said automated carrier system comprising:a carrier body with a carrier width along a carrier width direction and a carrier length along a carrier length direction, said carrier body being configured to support a load; anda plurality of wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly including a wheel coupled to a pivot assembly, each pivot assembly providing pivoting of an associated wheel between the carrier width direction and the carrier length direction, wherein the associated wheel is pivoted away from a center of the carrier width and the carrier length.37. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 36 , wherein each of the plurality of wheel assemblies further includes at least one guide roller.38. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 37 , wherein each of the plurality of wheel assemblies further includes a pair of guide rollers claim 37 , one on either side of the wheel.39. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 36 , wherein each of the plurality of wheel assemblies further includes a motor for driving the wheel claim 36 , wherein the motor pivots with the associated wheel assembly.40. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 36 , wherein at least a portion of each wheel of each of the wheel assemblies extends beyond both the carrier width and the carrier length when pivoted between the carrier width direction and the carrier length direction.41. The automated carrier ...

MOBILE CARRIERS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS

An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a base structure of a carrier on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels mounted to at least two motors to provide at least two wheel assemblies, the at least two wheel assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier. 122.-. (canceled)23. A method of moving objects to be processed , said method comprising providing a base structure of a carrier on which an object may be supported;providing at least two wheels mounted to at least two motors to provide at least two wheel assemblies; and pivoting each of said wheel assemblies, from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier from a first direction to a second direction that is generally orthogonal to the first direction.24. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said method further includes providing tracks along which the carrier may be moved.25. The method as claimed in claim 24 , wherein said tracks include intermittent tracks that are not mutually connected.26. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein said tracks are generally in the shape of a square.27. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein said method further includes detecting identifiable indicia associated with an intermittent track section by the carrier.28. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said carrier includes guide rollers for engaging the tracks.29. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said carrier includes a conveyor that may be engaged to move a load in one of two directions off of the carrier.30. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said carrier includes a tilt portion that may be engaged to dump a load off of the carrier.31. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said carrier includes at ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACQUIRING AND MOVING OBJECTS

An end effector system is disclosed for a robotic system that includes a primary acquisition system that includes a primary end effector, and a secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that the primary end effector system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination. 129.-. (canceled)30. A method of engaging and moving an object using a programmable motion system , said method comprising the steps of:engaging the object with a primary end effector of a primary acquisition system;moving the object toward a secondary retention system;retaining the object with the secondary retention system, said step of retaining the object with the secondary retention system being independent of the prior steps of engaging the object and moving the object such that movement of the secondary retention system is not dependent on movement of the primary acquisition system, wherein the secondary retention system includes a retention area that is defined by at least one wall and a floor;disengaging the object from the primary acquisition system; andtransporting the object to an output destination.31. The method as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the method further includes the step of releasing the object from the secondary retention system.32. The method as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the step of releasing the object from the secondary retention system includes dropping the object through the floor of the retention area.33. The method as claimed in wherein said primary acquisition system includes a conduit of air at other than atmospheric pressure for facilitating in providing vacuum pressure at the primary end effector.34. The method as claimed in ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HIGH FLOW VACUUM ACQUISITION IN AUTOMATED SYSTEMS

A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm , said system comprising: a blower for providing a high flow vacuum source at an opening of the end effector , with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that an object is engageable at the opening for movement by the articulated arm while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening , wherein the end effector includes no other openings at the distal side thereof.22. The system as claimed in claim 21 , wherein vacuum pressure is no more than about 50 claim 21 ,000 Pascals below atmospheric.23. The system as claimed in claim 21 , wherein a maximum air flow rate is at least about 100 cubic feet per minute.24. The system as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the system determines whether to maintain a grasp on an object responsive to a load detection system that characterizes a load presented by the object.25. The system as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the load detection system monitors load weight.26. The system as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the load detection system monitors load balance.27. An object acquisition system comprising a high flow vacuum source including a blower that provides an opening at a distal end of an end effector of a programmable motion device with an area of high flow vacuum such that an object is engageable at the opening without passing through the opening while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening that assists in maintaining the object against the opening for movement by the end effector.28. The ...

PROCESS FOR QUANTIFYING THE PYRITIC SULFUR AND THE ORGANIC SULFUR OF A ROCK SAMPLE

A rock sample is subjected to a heating sequence in an inert atmosphere, the effluents resulting from this heating are oxidized, the hydrocarbon-based compounds, the CO, the COand the SOreleased are measured, and a pyrolysis pyritic sulfur content is deduced therefrom. The residue resulting from the heating in an inert atmosphere is then heated in an oxidizing atmosphere and the CO and the COreleased are measured. The pyritic sulfur content is determined at least from the pyrolysis pyritic sulfur content and from a parameter which is a function of the hydrogen content and of the oxygen content of the organic matter of the sample. It is also possible to determine the organic sulfur content from the pyritic sulfur content and from a measurement of the SOduring the heating sequence in an oxidizing atmosphere. 2. Process according to claim 1 , in which the function ƒ is a linear combination of the oxygen index OI and of the hydrogen index HI which is expressed according to a formula of the type: γ=α*OI+b*HI+c* wherein a claim 1 , b and c are predetermined constants.3. Process according to claim 2 , in which the constant a is between 0.28 and 0.46 claim 2 , and is preferentially equal to 0.37.4. Process according to claim 2 , in which the constant b is between −0.007 and −0.005 claim 2 , and is preferentially equal to −0.006.5. Process according to claim 2 , in which the constant c is between 4.99 and 6.49 claim 2 , and is preferentially equal to 5.74.8. Process according to claim 6 , in which the pyrolysis organic carbon content PC of the sample is determined according to a formula of the type:{'br': None, 'i': PC', 'Q*', 'S', 'S', 'S, 'sub': '2', '(wt %)=[0.083]+[(3CO+½3′CO)* 12/280]+[3CO* 12/440], with'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'S3COis an amount of COmeasured between the first temperature of the first temperature sequence and a first intermediate temperature of the first temperature sequence of between 350° C. and 450° C., and preferentially equal to 400° C.;'}S3CO is an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING SPACE EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION STATIONS AND AUTOMATED OUTPUT PROCESSING

A space efficient automated processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The processing system includes an input conveyance system for moving objects from an input area in at least an input conveyance vector that includes an input conveyance horizontal direction component and an input conveyance vertical direction component, a perception system for receiving objects from the input conveyance system and for providing perception data regarding an object, a primary transport system for receiving the object from the perception system and for providing transport of the object along at least a primary transport vector including an primary transport horizontal component and a primary transport vertical component that is generally opposite the input conveyance horizontal direction component, and at least two secondary transport systems, each of which receives the object from the primary transport system and moves the object in either of reciprocal directions that are each generally parallel with the input conveyance horizontal direction component and the primary direction horizontal direction component. 140.-. (canceled)41. A space efficient automated processing system for processing objects , said processing system comprising:an input conveyance system for moving objects from an input area in at least an input conveyance vector that includes an input conveyance horizontal direction component and an input conveyance vertically upward direction component;a perception system for receiving objects from the input conveyance system and for providing perception data regarding an object in a perception vector that includes a vertically downward direction component;a primary transport system for receiving the object from the perception system and for providing transport of the object along at least a primary transport vector including a primary transport horizontal direction component and a primary transport vertically upward direction component; andat least two secondary ...

CHIP SCALE THIN 3D DIE STACKED PACKAGE

Embodiments disclosed herein include an electronics package comprising stacked dies. In an embodiment, the electronics package comprises a first die that includes a plurality of first conductive interconnects extending out from a first surface of the first die. In an embodiment, the first die further comprises a keep out zone. In an embodiment, the electronic package may also comprise a second die. In an embodiment, the second die is positioned entirely within a perimeter of the keep out zone of the first die. In an embodiment, a first surface of the second die faces the first surface of the first die. 1. An electronics package , comprising:a first die, wherein the first die comprises a plurality of first conductive interconnects extending out from a first surface of the first die, and wherein the first die comprises a keep out zone; anda second die, wherein the second die is positioned entirely within a perimeter of the keep out zone of the first die, and wherein a first surface of the second die faces the first surface of the first die.2. The electronics package of claim 1 , wherein the conductive interconnects have a height that is greater than a thickness of the second die.3. The electronics package of claim 1 , wherein the conductive interconnects have an aspect ratio that is 3:1 or greater.4. The electronics package of claim 1 , wherein the second die is electrically coupled to the first die by solder bumps.5. The electronics package of claim 4 , wherein the first surface of the first die comprises active devices claim 4 , and wherein the first surface of the second die comprises active devices.6. The electronics package of claim 1 , further comprising:a third die, wherein the third die is entirely within a perimeter of the keep out zone of the first die, and wherein the third die comprises a plurality of pillars extending out from a first surface of the third die, wherein the plurality of pillars extending out from a first surface of the third die ...

CROSS-CONNECTED MULTI-CHIP MODULES COUPLED BY SILICON BENT-BRIDGE INTERCONNECTS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME

A multi-chip module includes two silicon bridge interconnects and three components that are tied together by the bridges with one of the components in the center. At least one of the silicon bridge interconnects is bent to create a non-planar chip-module form factor. Cross-connected multi-chip silicon bent-bridge interconnect modules include the two silicon bridges contacting the center component at right angles to each other, plus a fourth component and a third silicon bridge interconnect contacting the fourth component and any one of the original three components. 1. A multi-chip module , comprising:a central component;a first component, wherein the first component is coupled to the central component by a first silicon bent-bridge interconnect; anda subsequent component, wherein the subsequent component is coupled to the central component by a subsequent silicon-bridge interconnect.2. The multi-chip module of claim 1 , wherein the central component is a central-processing unit (CPU) semiconductive device claim 1 , the first component is a first memory module including at least two memory devices claim 1 , and the subsequent component is a subsequent memory module including at least two memory devices.3. The multi-chip module of claim 1 , further including a fourth component claim 1 , wherein the central claim 1 , first and subsequent are configured at right angles to each other claim 1 , and wherein the fourth component is connected to one of the central claim 1 , first and subsequent components by a fourth silicon bridge interconnect.4. The multi-chip module of claim 3 , wherein the central component is a central processing unit (CPU) claim 3 , the first component is a first memory module connected to the CPU by the first silicon bent-bridge interconnect claim 3 , and the subsequent component is a subsequent memory module connected to the CPU by the subsequent silicon bent-bridge interconnect.5. The multi-chip module of claim 1 , further including a fourth ...

MONOLITHIC SILICON BRIDGE STACK INCLUDING A HYBRID BASEBAND DIE SUPPORTING PROCESSORS AND MEMORY

A semiconductive device stack, includes a baseband processor die with an active surface and a backside surface, and a recess in the backside surface. A recess-seated device is disposed in the recess, and a through-silicon via in the baseband processor die couples the baseband processor die at the active surface to the recess-seated die at the recess. A processor die is disposed on the baseband processor die backside surface, and a memory die is disposed on the processor die. The several dice are coupled by through-silicon via groups. 1. A semiconductive device stack , comprising:a baseband processor die including an active surface and a backside surface;a recess disposed in the backside surface;recess-seated device disposed in the recess; anda through-silicon via (TSV) in the baseband processor die that couples the active surface to the recess-seated die at the recess.2. The semiconductive device stack of claim 1 , further including:a processor die disposed on the baseband processor die backside surface, wherein the processor die is coupled to the baseband die through a TSV at the backside surface.3. The semiconductive device stack of claim 1 , further including:a processor die disposed on the baseband processor die backside surface, wherein the processor die is coupled to the baseband die through a TSV at the backside surface; anda memory die disposed on the processor die, wherein the processor die and the memory die communicate through a TSV in the processor die.4. The semiconductive device stack of claim 1 , further including:a processor die disposed on the baseband processor die backside surface, wherein the processor die is coupled to the baseband die through a TSV at the backside surface;a memory die disposed on the processor die, wherein the processor die and the memory die communicate through a TSV in the processor die;a redistribution layer (RDL) disposed on the active surface;a ball-grid array disposed on the RDL; anda package substrate coupled to the ball ...

Nanoparticle compositions and uses thereof

The present developments provide methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing autoimmune diseases. In certain aspects, the present disclosure relates to the use of short peptides loaded inside of nanoparticle nanospheres, nanocapsules, or PEGylated nanoparticles. Additionally, peptide-metal nanoparticle drug conjugates are described and disclosed. In some embodiments, these nanoparticles, whether polymer based or metal-conjugated, when linked or coupled to bioactive peptides provided herein, may be capable of interacting with CD40 proteins or CD40 complexes, and thereby may interfere with the ability of CD40 to interact with CD154. The present disclosure also relates to the use of such nanoparticle-peptide conjugates in reducing the inflammatory response, and in particular, the autoimmune inflammatory response. The present disclosure also relates to the use of such short peptides to prevent or reverse autoimmune disease, in particular in type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis, in individuals suffering from such diseases.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC VACUUM PRESSURE IN AN ARTICULATED ARM END EFFECTOR

A system is disclosed for providing dynamic vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a first vacuum source for providing a first vacuum pressure with a first maximum air flow rate, and a second vacuum source for providing a second vacuum pressure with a second maximum air flow rate, wherein the second vacuum pressure is higher than the first vacuum pressure and wherein the second maximum air flow rate is greater than the first maximum air flow rate. 122.-. (canceled)23. A method of providing a dynamic vacuum source for an end effector , said method comprising the steps of:providing at the end effector a first vacuum pressure at a first vacuum flow rate from a first vacuum source;moving to grasp an object with the end effector using the first vacuum flow pressure;sensing air flow through the end effector and providing air flow information; andswitching to a second vacuum source to provide at the end effector a second vacuum pressure having a second vacuum flow rate responsive to the air flow information.24. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said first vacuum pressure is at least about 90 claim 23 ,000 Pascals below atmospheric claim 23 , and said second vacuum pressure is no more than about 50 claim 23 ,000 Pascals below atmospheric.25. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein said first vacuum flow rate is at most about 5 cubic feet per minute claim 23 , and said second vacuum flow rate is at least about 100 cubic feet per minute.26. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the switching to the second vacuum source occurs automatically.27. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the method includes grasping the object prior to sensing air flow through the end effector and providing air flow information.28. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the method includes lifting the object prior to sensing air flow through the end effector and providing air flow information.29. The method as claimed in claim 23 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC PROCESSING OF OBJECTS USING BOX TRAY ASSEMBLIES

A box handling system is disclosed for use in an object processing system. The box handling system includes a box tray including a recessed area for receiving a box, and the recessed area includes a plurality of floor and edge portions for receiving the box that contains objects to be processed. 150-. (canceled)51. A box handling system comprising a box having one or more outer flaps provided at a top of the box , and a box cover for placement over the top of the box such that the one or more outer flaps of the box are maintained in an open position along an outside of the box , wherein the box cover includes outer wall portions that contact the outer flaps , holding the outer flaps in the open position , and upper ledges that extend inward from the outer wall portions , the upper ledges for contacting a top of the box , and inner wall portions that extend from the upper ledges and define an open top portion that permits access to an interior of the box.52. The box handling system as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the box cover further includes inner wall portions that extend from the upper ledges.53. The box handling system as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the box cover includes an alignment means for stacking adjacent box covers.54. The box handling system as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the box includes box identifying indicia uniquely identifying the box.55. The box handling system as claimed in claim 51 , wherein the box cover includes a recessed area in which box cover identifying indicia that uniquely identifies the box cover is located.56. The box handling system as claimed in claim 55 , wherein a processing system is responsive to perception output from a perception unit for analyzing the box cover identifying indicia.57. The box handling system as claimed in claim 56 , wherein the processing system associates the box cover identifying indicia of the box cover with a defined set of objects.58. The box handling system as claimed in claim 57 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC PROCESSING OF OBJECTS USING BOX TRAY ASSEMBLIES

A box handling system is disclosed for use in an object processing system. The box handling system includes a box tray including a recessed area for receiving a box, and the recessed area includes a plurality of floor and edge portions for receiving the box that contains objects to be processed. 1. A box handling system for use in an object processing system , said box handling system comprising a box tray including a recessed area for receiving a box , said recessed area including a floor portion and a plurality of wall portions for receiving the box that contains objects to be processed.2. The box handling system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the box handling system includes air escape channels for air to escape from between the box tray and the box when the box is engaged with the box tray.3. The box handling system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the box tray includes a contact region that may be contacted for urging the box tray off of one conveyance system onto another conveyance system.4. The box handling system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the box tray may be conveyed by a conveyance system that is unable to convey the box alone due to the relatively low mass of the box when empty claim 1 , yet the box tray and empty box are able to be conveyed on the conveyance system.5. The box handling system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the box tray includes a bottom having a patterned relief surface that facilitates in providing friction between the box tray bottom and a conveyance system.6. The box handling system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the box tray includes a bottom side with sufficiently commonly extending portions that no portion of the bottom obstructs the movement of the box tray as the box tray may be urged off of one conveyance system onto another conveyance system.7. The box handling system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the box tray includes a recessed area for receiving unique identifying indicia.8. The box handling system as claimed in ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED RE-CIRCULATING PROCESSING STATIONS

A method of processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing an input conveyance system by which input bins of objects may be provided to a processing station that includes the programmable motion device that includes an end effector, perceiving at the processing station identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects at an input area of the input conveyance system, grasping the an acquired object using the end effector, moving the acquired object toward an identified processing container using the programmable motion device, the identified processing container being associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing container being provided as one of a plurality of processing containers at the processing station, and providing an output conveyance system in communication with the processing station, by which processing containers that contain processed objects may be provided. 145-. (canceled)46. A processing system comprising:a container input conveyance system providing an input plurality of containers to be processed;an output conveyance system providing an processed plurality of containers; and a programmable motion device including an end effector for grasping an object;', 'an inner conveyance system providing at least one processing container, said inner conveyance system being in communication with the programmable motion device;, 'a plurality of processing stations intermediate the input conveyance system and the output conveyance system, each of the plurality of processing stations being in communication with the container input conveyance system, and includingan outer conveyance system providing at least one other processing container, said outer conveyance system being not in communication with the programmable motion device;said processing system being adapted to move processing containers between the inner conveyance system and the outer ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING OBJECTS USING DROP CONVEYORS WITH ONE OR MORE OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS

A distribution system is disclosed for use with an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to a chute that includes at least one actuatable door for selectively dropping the object through the at least one actuable door, said chute leading to a first receiving station with a second receiving station being positioned below the at least one actuable door. 130.-. (canceled)31. A distribution system for providing dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving stations , said distribution system comprising an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to a chute in a generally horizontal direction , wherein the urging system includes an air intake system that provides a negative air flow to urge the object from the conveyor to the chute , and wherein the urging system further includes a first forced air system that opposes the air intake system and directs a first positive air flow at the object in the generally horizontal direction to urge the object from the conveyor to the chute.32. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the urging system further includes second forced air system that directs a second positive air flow in a generally vertical direction to facilitate urging the object from the conveyor.33. The distribution system as claimed in claim 32 , wherein the conveyor includes an air-permeable conveyor section proximate the second forced air system.34. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the chute leads to a further conveyor.35. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the chute leads to a mobile carrier.36. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the first forced air system is reversible in flow direction.37. The distribution system as ...

STABILISERS FOR USE IN INVERSE EMULSION POLYMERISATION PROCESSES

The present invention is directed to the use of a quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene as stabiliser in inverse emulsions like inverse emulsions used for a reverse-phase emulsion polymerisation process, e.g. for the polymerisation of acrylamide and ethylenically unsaturated cationic monomers. Such emulsions are e.g. used as flocculant for waste water treatment. The present invention is further directed to inverse emulsions comprising a quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene. The inverse emulsions have sufficiently low viscosity and sufficiently high shear stability. The present invention is further directed to an inverse emulsion polymerisation process, wherein the inverse emulsion comprises a quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene. 1. A quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene for use as stabiliser in inverse emulsions.2. The quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene according to claim 1 , wherein the quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene is the reaction product of:a) the reaction of a polyisobutylene-substituted acylating agent and a compound having a nitrogen atom capable of reacting with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; andb) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary ammonium group;wherein the reaction of the polyisobutylene-substituted acylating agent and the compound having a nitrogen atom capable of reacting with said acylating agent is a nucleophilic substitution reaction at an acyl group of the acylating agent resulting in a polyisobutylene-substituted amide or imide.3. The quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene according to claim 2 , wherein the polyisobutylene-substituted acylating agent is the reaction product of a polyisobutylene and an acylating agent.4. The quaternized derivative of polyisobutylene according to claim 3 , wherein the acylating agent is an alpha claim 3 , beta-unsaturated mono- or polycarboxylic acid claim 3 , polycarboxylic anhydride claim 3 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENTLY EXCHANGING END EFFECTOR TOOLS

A method is disclosed of changing a tool on a programmable motion device. The method includes the steps of moving an attachment portion of an end effector of the programmable motion device in a continuous motion; while the attachment portion of the end effector moves in the continuous motion, engaging one of: the attachment portion of the end effector with the tool, or the tool attached to the attachment portion of the end effector with an exchange system, and continuing to move the attachment portion of the end effector in the continuous motion to change a connection status of the attachment portion of the end effector while the attachment portion of the end effector moves in the continuous motion. 1. A method of changing a tool on a programmable motion device , said method comprising the steps of:moving an attachment portion of an end effector of the programmable motion device in a continuous motion; the attachment portion of the end effector with the tool, or', 'the tool attached to the attachment portion of the end effector with an exchange system; and, 'while the attachment portion of the end effector moves in the continuous motion, engaging one ofcontinuing to move the attachment portion of the end effector in the continuous motion to change a connection status of the attachment portion of the end effector while the attachment portion of the end effector moves in the continuous motion.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of engaging involves engaging the attachment portion of the end effector with the tool to thereby attach the tool to the attachment portion of the end effector.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of engaging involves engaging the tool attached to the attachment portion of the end effector with the exchange system to thereby detach the tool from the attachment portion of the end effector.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the continuous motion of the attachment portion of the end effector is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACQUIRING AND MOVING OBJECTS

An end effector system is disclosed for a robotic system that includes a primary acquisition system that includes a primary end effector, and a secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that the primary end effector system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination. 128.-. (canceled)29. An end effector system for use in a programmable motion system , said end effector system comprising:an end effector of an acquisition system for engaging an object along a first direction and for moving the object using a vacuum along a second direction that is generally opposite the first direction, wherein the end effector is coupled to a vacuum cup of the acquisition system, and wherein the vacuum is provided using a conduit of air at other than atmospheric pressure; anda retention system for engaging the object using a plurality of actuatable paddles that are spaced from the conduit along third directions that are generally orthogonal to the first and second directions, said retention system being mechanically independent of the acquisition system, and the plurality of actuatable paddles being adapted to pivot inward and at least partially under the object to assist the vacuum in engaging the object.30. The end effector system as claimed in claim 29 , wherein the retention system includes at least three actuatable paddles.31. The end effector system as claimed in claim 29 , wherein the conduit of air is at a vacuum pressure within the conduit.32. The end effector system as claimed in claim 29 , wherein the conduit of air is at a positive pressure within the conduit and is provided to a Venturi opening at or near the end effector.33. The end ...

FACE-UP FAN-OUT ELECTRONIC PACKAGE WITH PASSIVE COMPONENTS USING A SUPPORT

A face-up fan-out electronic package including at least one passive component located on a support. The electronic package can include a die. The die can include a plurality of conductive pillars having a proximal end communicatively coupled to the first side of the die and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A mold can at least partially surround the die. The mold can include a first surface that is coplanar with the distal end of the conductive pillars and a second surface opposing the first surface. In an example, the passive component can include a body and a lead. The passive component can be located within the mold. The lead can be coplanar with the first surface, and the body can be located at a distance from the second surface. The support can be located between the body and the second surface. 1. A device comprising:a die having a first side and a second side;a conductive pillar including a first end communicatively coupled to the first side of the die and a second end opposite the first end;a mold at least partially surrounding the die, the mold including a first surface about the second end of the conductive pillar and a second surface opposing the first surface;a passive component including a body and a lead within the mold, the lead coplanar with the first surface; anda support located between the passive component and the second surface.2. The electronic package of claim 1 , further comprising a routing layer electrically coupled to the second end of the conductive pillar.3. The electronic package of claim 1 , wherein the passive component is a first passive component claim 1 , and the device further comprises a second passive component claim 1 , the first passive component is located on the support claim 1 , wherein the support is a first support claim 1 , and the second passive component located on a second support claim 1 , the first support including a different offset from the first surface than the second support.4. The electronic package of ...

Method, Computer-Readable Medium, System and Vehicle Comprising the System for Providing a Data Record of a Vehicle to a Third Party

A method for providing a data record of a vehicle to a third party includes: receiving a cryptographic key pair including a public, cryptographic key and a private, cryptographic key; receiving the data record of the vehicle; encrypting the received data record by the public, cryptographic key; transmitting the encrypted data record to a data memory for storing the encrypted data record; generating a cryptographic hash value for the encrypted data record; transmitting the hash value of the encrypted data record to a blockchain database for storing the hash value of the encrypted data record; receiving a request message from a third party for retrieving the data record; generating a first request message to the data memory and a second request message to the blockchain database on the basis of the received request message; transmitting the first request message to the data memory and the second request message to the blockchain database; receiving the encrypted data record from the data memory in response to the first request message and the hash value of the encrypted data record from the blockchain database in response to the second request message; validating the encrypted data record by the hash value; and, when validation of the encrypted data record is successful: decrypting the encrypted data record by the private, cryptographic key; and transmitting the data record in response to the request message from the third party to a server of the third party. 1. A method for providing a dataset of a vehicle to a third party , the method comprising:receiving a cryptographic key pair comprising a public cryptographic key and a private cryptographic key;receiving the dataset of the vehicle;encrypting the received dataset by way of the public cryptographic key;transmitting the encrypted dataset to a data memory in order to store the encrypted dataset;generating a cryptographic hash value of the encrypted dataset;transmitting the hash value of the encrypted dataset to a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR END EFFECTORS

An end effector is disclosed for an articulated arm. The end effector includes a valve assembly including a plurality of supply channels, each supply channel including a supply conduit, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the supply conduit, and a supply conduit plug. The supply conduit is in fluid communication with a vacuum source. During use, each supply conduit is either at vacuum such that the pressure within the supply conduit is substantially at a vacuum pressure, or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum pressure because the supply conduit plug has moved to block a portion of the supply conduit. The pressure sensor of each supply conduit provides a pressure sensor signal responsive to whether the pressure in the conduit is either substantially at vacuum or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of manipulating an object with an end-effector comprising:providing a pad of the end-effector, the pad including a plurality of pad apertures therein that are not mutually connected within the pad, each pad aperture being in communication with a supply channel of the end-effector, each supply channel including a top aperture, a bottom aperture and a plug therebetween, each bottom aperture being adjacent at least one pad aperture of the plurality of pad apertures;applying the pad of the end-effector to the object such that a first subset of the plurality of pad apertures are in contact with the object while a second subset of the plurality of pad apertures are not in contact with the object;applying a vacuum pressure to the top apertures of each of the supply channels;applying the vacuum pressure through the first subset of the plurality of pad apertures to grasp the object by vacuum force; andblocking each of the supply channels in communication with the second subset of the plurality of pad apertures with the associated plug by virtue of the vacuum force at the top aperture of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACQUIRING AND MOVING OBJECTS HAVING COMPLEX OUTER SURFACES

In accordance with an embodiment, the invention provides an end effector for use with a programmable motion device. The end effector includes a pair of mutually opposing surfaces, at least one of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces being movable with respect to an end effector support structure for supporting the at least one of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces. 1. An end effector for use with a programmable motion device , said end effector comprising a pair of mutually opposing surfaces , at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces being movable with respect to an end effector support structure for supporting the at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces.2. The end effector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces is actuatable to move with respect to an object to be grasped.3. The end effector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces is actuatable to roll with respect to another of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces.4. The end effector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces is actuatable to move toward another of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces.5. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces undergoes linear movement in moving toward the other of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces.6. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces undergoes angular movement in moving toward the other of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces.7. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said at least one of said pair of mutually opposing surfaces undergoes movement via bar linkage mechanism in moving toward the other of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces.8. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said at least one of said pair of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOR THE PROCESSING OF OBJECTS IN VEHICLES

An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data. 130-. (canceled)31. An object processing system for providing processing of objects within a trailer for a tractor trailer , said system comprising:an input bin disposed at a rear of the trailer for receiving a plurality of objects to be processed;a singulation system within the trailer for providing a singulated stream of the plurality of objects in, at least in part, an upward direction within the trailer, wherein the singulation system comprises at least one conveyor for transporting the objects from the input bin towards a top of the trailer and one or more diverters that selectively return one or more of the objects from the at least one conveyor to the input bin to provide the singulated stream of objects; anda perception system that includes a plurality of perception units, said perception system for receiving the singulated stream of objects from the at least one conveyor of the singulation system, wherein the plurality of perception units generate perception data for identifying each object among the singulated stream of objects that are passed one at a time through the interior of the perception system.32. The object processing system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the singulation system includes a cleated conveyor.33. The object processing system as claimed in claim 32 , wherein the cleated conveyor includes a portion that is located at the input bin.34. The object processing system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the perception system includes a drop perception unit with an open top and an open bottom ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING OBJECTS USING CONVEYOR TRANSFER WITH ONE OR MORE OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS

A distribution system is disclosed for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to one of a plurality of adjacent receiving stations via a receiving chute, wherein each receiving station is lower than the conveyor. 130.-. (canceled)31. A distribution system for distributing objects , said distribution system comprising:a feed conveyor including a weight sensing conveyor section that determines a weight of an object, the weight sensing conveyor section includes a plurality of rollers mounted on at least one of a force torque sensor and a load cell for determining the weight of the object;a plurality of receiving stations on either side of the feed conveyor and positioned lower in elevation than the weight sensing conveyor section, wherein the plurality of receiving stations includes at least one output conveyor; andan urging system for selectively urging the object from the feed conveyor to either the at least one output conveyor adjacent to one side of the feed conveyor via a first chute or to an opposing receiving station of the plurality of receiving stations adjacent to an opposite side of the feed conveyor via a second chute based on the weight of the object determined by the weight sensing conveyor section.32. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the urging system includes a forced air system for providing positive air flow at the object in either of two mutually opposing directions.33. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the urging system includes an air intake system for providing negative air flow at the object in either of two mutually opposing directions.34. The distribution system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the urging system includes a bi-directional conveyor section.35. The ...

SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE HAVING A VARIABLE REDISTRIBUTION LAYER THICKNESS

Semiconductor packages having variable redistribution layer thicknesses are described. In an example, a semiconductor package includes a redistribution layer on a dielectric layer, and the redistribution layer includes first conductive traces having a first thickness and second conductive traces having a second thickness. The first thickness may be different than the second thickness, e.g., the first thickness may be less than the second thickness. 1. A method , comprising:depositing a patterned plating resist on a metal seed layer formed on a back surface of a dielectric layer, wherein a first region of the metal seed layer is exposed through the patterned plating resist, and wherein the patterned plating resist covers a second region of the metal seed layer;forming a plurality of first conductive traces having a first thickness on the first region; andremoving the metal seed layer from a first subregion of the second region to form a plurality of second conductive traces having a second thickness on the second region, wherein the first thickness is different than the second thickness.2. The method of further comprising applying a patterned protective resist on a second subregion of the second region prior to removing the metal seed layer from the first subregion of the second region to form the plurality of second conductive traces.3. The method of further comprising:removing the patterned plating resist from the second region; andforming an additional sub-layer on the second conductive traces.4. The method of further comprising depositing a patterned protective resist on the first conductive traces prior to forming the additional sub-layer on the second conductive traces.5. The method of further comprising forming the additional sub-layer on the first conductive traces concurrently with forming the additional sub-layer on the second conductive traces.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive traces are formed in a first regular pattern having a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOR THE PROCESSING OF OBJECTS IN VEHICLES

An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of providing processing of objects within a trailer for a tractor trailer , said method comprising:providing perception data regarding an object;transporting the object in one of at least two primary directions based on the perception data; andtransporting the object from the one of at least two primary directions in one of at least two secondary directions based on the perception data.26. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the method further includes providing a singulated stream of objects within the trailer.27. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the transporting the object from the one of at least two primary directions into one of at least two secondary directions within the trailer based on the perception data includes dropping the object from a primary transport system to a secondary transport system.2830.-. (canceled)31. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the two secondary directions are mutually orthogonal to the two primary directions.32. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the providing the perception data includes dropping the object through a drop perception unit.33. The method as claimed in claim 32 , wherein the object falls from the drop perception unit onto a primary transport system on which the object is transported in the one of at least two primary directions based on the perception data.34. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the transporting the object in the one of at least two secondary directions based on the perception data ...

INTEGRATING AND ACCESSING PASSIVE COMPONENTS IN WAFER-LEVEL PACKAGES

In accordance with disclosed embodiments, there is a method of integrating and accessing passive components in three-dimensional fan-out wafer-level packages. One example is a microelectronic die package that includes a die, a package substrate attached to the die on one side of the die and configured to be connected to a system board, a plurality of passive devices over a second side of the die, and a plurality of passive device contacts over a respective passive die, the contacts being configured to be coupled to a second die mounted over the passive devices and over the second side of the die. 1. A microelectronic die package comprising:a die;a package substrate attached to the die on one side of the die and configured to be connected to a system board;a plurality of passive devices over a second side of the die; anda plurality of passive device contacts over a respective passive device, the contacts being configured to be coupled to a second die mounted over the passive devices and over the second side of the die.2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the package substrate is a redistribution layer.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the contacts comprise copper pillars.4. The package of claim 1 , wherein the passive devices are mounted to the die claim 1 , the package further comprising a dielectric material over the die and between the passive devices.5. The package of claim 4 , wherein the passive devices are embedded in the dielectric material.6. The package of claim 5 , wherein the dielectric material is a mold compound.7. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a molding compound over the die and the substrate to seal the die.8. The package of claim 7 , wherein the mold compound includes through-mold vias between the substrate and a top surface of the mold compound.9. The package of claim 1 , wherein the through-mold vias comprises copper pillars embedded in the mold compound.10. The package of claim 1 , further comprising a second microelectronic die ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROCESSING OF A VARIETY OF OBJECTS EMPLOYING MOTION PLANNING

A processing system is disclosed for providing processing of homogenous and non-homogenous objects in both structured and cluttered environments. The processing system includes a programmable motion device including an end effector, a perception system for recognizing any of the identity, location, and orientation of an object presented in a plurality of objects at an input location, a grasp acquisition system for acquiring the object using the end effector to permit the object to be moved from the plurality of objects to one of a plurality of destination bins, and a motion planning system for determining a changing portion of a trajectory path of the end effector from the object to a base location proximate to the input location, and determining an unchanging portion of a trajectory path of the end effector from the base location to a destination bin location proximate to a destination bin, wherein the unchanging portion of the trajectory path is chosen to provide a path from the base location to the destination bin location that is consistent with paths taken by other objects. 133.-. (canceled)34. A method of processing objects , said method comprising:storing in a trajectory database a plurality of predetermined path sections for moving an end effector of an articulated arm between a base location and a destination location, the trajectory database further storing a predetermined risk factor and a predetermined time factor for each of the plurality of predetermined path sections;obtaining object pose information regarding an initial pose of an object presented at an input location;determining the destination location from among a plurality of destination locations based on the identification information obtained for the object;determining a grasp pose for grasping the object by the end effector;acquiring the object at the input location using the end effector using the grasp pose;selecting one of the plurality of predetermined path sections that satisfies at ...

Smart mounting of storage devices

A method for smart mounting of a first storage device to a first server includes receiving, at a first peer-to-peer communication component of a first server, a request from a second peer-to-peer communication component of a second server, the request being a request to mount a first storage device to said first server. The request is a request to mount a first storage device to said first server. The request is using a peer-to-peer communication protocol between the first and the second peer-to-peer communication components without using a central instance between the first and the second server.

LARGE CAPACITY HEAT SINK VESSEL FOR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE

Heat sink vessels are disclosed. The heat sink vessel includes a body defining an interior volume that circulate a working fluid therethrough. The body includes a first guidance portion coupled to a first port, a second guidance portion coupled to a second port and a middle portion coupled to the first and second guidance portions. The middle portion includes a heat sink core. The heat sink core is formed from a plurality of heat sink modules collectively arranged and coupled together to form a plurality of flow passages through the heat sink core. The heat sink vessel is configured to circulate the working fluid through the plurality of flow passages of the heat sink core via the first port and the second port. 1. A heat sink vessel comprising: a first guidance portion coupled to a first port;', 'a second guidance portion coupled to a second port; and', 'a middle portion coupled to each of the first guidance portion and the second guidance portion, the middle portion comprising a heat sink core, the heat sink core formed from a plurality of heat sink modules collectively arranged and coupled together to form a plurality of flow passages through the heat sink core, the heat sink vessel configured to circulate the working fluid through the plurality of flow passages of the heat sink core via the first port and the second port., 'a body defining an interior volume, the body configured to circulate a working fluid therethrough, the body comprising2. The heat sink vessel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first guidance portion and the second guidance portion comprises a contour to at least one of guide and distribute the working fluid through the heat sink core.3. The heat sink vessel of claim 1 , wherein the heat sink vessel is operable for reversible flow of the working fluid through the heat sink core over one or more charging and discharging cycles.4. The heat sink vessel of claim 1 , further comprising at least one distribution device disposed within one or ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONTACT DETECTION IN AN ARTICULATED ARM

A sensing manipulator of an articulated arm is disclosed. The sensing manipulator includes a compliant section and a movement detection system provided along a first direction of the compliant section such that movement of the compliant section along both the first direction and at least one direction transverse to said first direction, are detectable by the movement detection system. 1. A sensing manipulator of an articulated arm , said sensing manipulator comprising a compliant section and a movement detection system provided along a first direction of said compliant section such that movement of said compliant section along the first direction is detectable by the movement detection system.2. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein movement of said compliant section along both the first direction and at least one direction transverse to said first direction claim 1 , are detectable by the movement detection system.3. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compliant section is provided at an end effector portion of the articulated arm.4. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said end effector portion is provided with a vacuum head that provides a vacuum source at the opening of the tubular or conical bellows.5. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compliant section is formed of a flexible material.6. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the compliant section includes a flexible section formed in the shape of a tubular or conical bellows.7. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the movement detection system includes at least one pad that is positioned on an end effector.8. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of movement detection system includes at least three movement detectors.9. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the movement detectors each include a force sensitive resistor.10. The sensing ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING TRANSPORT VEHICLES

A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a storage bin system for receiving at a first end thereof, a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, a retrieval conveyance system at a second end of the storage bin system that is generally opposite the first end of the storage bin system, where the retrieval conveyance system is in communication with the plurality of storage bins, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of storage bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a destination bin system for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device at first end of the destination bin system, and the destination bin system provides access to the plurality of destination bins at a second end thereof that is generally opposite the first end of the destination bin system. 131.-. (canceled)32. A processing system for processing objects , said processing system comprising:a storage container system for receiving at a first end thereof a plurality of storage containers providing storage of a plurality of objects, said plurality of storage containers being provided in a plurality of storage container vertical levels, each of which storage container vertical level including a plurality of rows of storage containers, each row of storage containers extending from the first end of the storage container system to a second end of the storage container system;a destination container system for receiving at a first end thereof, a plurality of objects for delivery to any of a plurality of destination containers, said plurality of destination containers being provided in a plurality of destination container vertical levels, each of which ...

SILICATE CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT

The present invention relates to compositions comprising a silicate and methods of use thereof. In particular, the compositions of the present invention are suitable for treating inflammatory conditions, cancer, bacterial and viral infections, and infected and uninfected wounds. The compositions of the present invention can also be useful in treating spinal cord injury, tissue remodeling, and promoting bone growth and repair. 1. A method of treating an inflammatory condition , autoimmune disease , a bacterial or viral infection , or cancer comprising administering a composition that comprises a silicate as the active ingredient.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a silicate salt.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the composition comprises a sodium claim 2 , potassium claim 2 , or lithium silicate salt.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition consists essentially of a silicate salt.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered topically claim 1 , intravenously or subcutaneously.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cancer is a solid tumor.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the cancer is selected from the group consisting of a melanoma claim 6 , carcinomas of the lung claim 6 , breast claim 6 , ovary claim 6 , stomach claim 6 , pancreas claim 6 , larynx claim 6 , esophagus claim 6 , testes claim 6 , liver claim 6 , parotid claim 6 , biliary tract claim 6 , colon claim 6 , rectum claim 6 , cervix claim 6 , uterus claim 6 , endometrium claim 6 , kidney claim 6 , bladder claim 6 , prostate claim 6 , thyroid claim 6 , squamous cell carcinoma claim 6 , adenocarcinoma claim 6 , small cell carcinoma claim 6 , glioma claim 6 , and neuroblastoma.8StaphylococcusStreptococcus. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bacterial or viral infection is a infection claim 1 , infection claim 1 , influenza claim 1 , respiratory syncytial virus claim 1 , HIV claim 1 , hepatitis B virus claim 1 , hepatitis C virus claim 1 , papilloma ...

DISCONTINUOUS GRID SYSTEM FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS

An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier. 121-. (canceled)22. An automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed , said automated carrier system comprising:an automated carrier having a plurality of wheel assemblies; andan array of discontinuous track sections spaced apart on a floor on which the automated carrier is directed to move, each track section being of a polygon shape and having raised and rounded corners for guiding movement of the wheel assemblies, said automated carrier including a base structure on which an object is supported.23. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein each track section is generally square in shape.24. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein each track section is raised.25. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein said automated carrier includes guide rollers for engaging the raised and rounded corners of the track sections.26. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein each of said track sections includes identifiable indicia that may be detected by the automated carrier.27. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the track sections include no power supply.28. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the floor comprises a plurality of interconnected floor modules claim 22 , wherein a portion of the array of discontinuous track sections are mounted on each floor module.29. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the ...

PACKAGE DEVICES HAVING A BALL GRID ARRAY WITH SIDE WALL CONTACT PADS

Package devices (systems and methods for their manufacture) may have an integrated circuit (IC) chip mounted on a top surface of a package substrate of and IC package, and embedded in a mold compound formed onto the top surface. They may also have conductive elements mounted on the top surface of the package substrate, embedded in the mold compound, horizontally disposed at a first vertical sidewall of the package device, and having vertical contact pads exposed at the first vertical sidewall. Conductor material traces of the IC package may electrically couple contacts of the chip to the conductive elements. Traces of the IC package may also electrically couple contacts of the chip to bottom surface contacts of the IC package. The vertical contact pads provide a shorter signal path to another device having vertically mounted surface contacts or opposing contact pads, thus improving signaling to the other device. 1. A package device comprising:a package having a substrate with a top surface;a chip mounted on the top surface of the substrate;a mold compound embedding the chip and formed onto the top surface of the package;a plurality of conductive elements mounted on the top surface of the substrate, the conductive elements horizontally disposed at a first vertical sidewall of the package device and having vertical contact pads exposed at the first vertical sidewall; anda plurality of conductor material traces electrically coupling bottom surface contacts of the chip to the plurality of conductive elements.2. The package device of further comprising:a first bottom surface with first bottom surface contacts; andconductive traces and vias electrically coupling bottom surface contacts of the chip to the first bottom surface contacts;a plurality of conductor material bumps physically attaching and electrically coupling bottom surface contacts of the chip to the plurality of conductor material traces; andthe mold compound formed over and around sides of the chip; over and ...

COMPONENT TERMINATIONS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES

Systems and methods are provide to form one or more pads on at least one surface associated with a portion of a component, for example, a component associated with a surface-mounted device (SMD). Further, the systems and methods are directed to providing metal (for example, copper, Cu) layers on the surface of one or more terminations (for example, solder termination pads) of an electrical component. In one embodiment, the metal layers include metal termination pads that are fabricated on a carrier layer; components can be soldered to these termination pads, then the components with the metal pads can be debonded from the carrier layer. As such, the solder terminations of the components can be covered by the metal pads. 1. A solid assembly comprising:a first termination member having a first end, a second end opposite the first end;a second termination member having a first end, a second end opposite the first end;a coupling element mechanically connected to the first termination member and mechanically connected to the second termination member;a first pad that is at least partially disposed on the first end of the first termination member; anda second pad that is at least partially disposed on the first end of the second termination member.2. The solid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the first termination member and the first end of second termination member are coplanar.3. The solid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first termination member has a first side surface and the second termination member has a second side surface claim 1 , and the coupling element is mechanically connected to the first termination member at the first side surface and the coupling element is mechanically connected to the second termination member at the second side surface.4. The solid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element is mechanically connected to the first termination member at the second end of the first termination member and the coupling element is ...

TETRAHYDROFURAN DERIVATIVES AND USE THEREOF AS PLASTICIZERS

The invention relates to tetrahydrofuran derivatives of general formula (I), wherein X stands for *—(C═O)—O—, *—(CH2)n-O—, or *—(CH2)n-O—(C═O)—, wherein * represents the point of bonding to the tetrahydrofuran ring and n has the value 0, 1, or 2; and R1 and R2 are selected independently of each other from among C4-C5 alkyl and C5-C6 cycloalkyl, wherein the cycloalkyl groups are unsubstituted or can be substituted by at least one C1-C10 alkyl group, a plasticizer composition that contains said tetrahydrofuran derivatives, molding masses that contain a thermoplastic polymer or an elastomer and such a tetrahydrofuran derivative. The invention further relates to a method for producing said tetrahydrofuran derivatives, and to the use of said tetrahydrofuran derivatives 2. The polymer or elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plasticizer of the general formula (I) claim 1 , Rand Rare independently selected from an unbranched or branched C-alkyl moiety.3. The polymer or elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plasticizer of the general formula (I) claim 1 , Rand Rare independently selected from n-butyl or isobutyl.4. The polymer or elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plasticizer of the general formula (I) claim 1 , both of the groups X are *—(C═O)—O—.5. The polymer or elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plasticizer that is not of the formula (I) claim 1 , is a plasticizer for a thermoplastic polymer which comprises polyvinyl chloride or consists of polyvinyl chloride.6. The polymer or elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plasticizer that is not of the formula (I) claim 1 , is a plasticizer for an elastomer which comprises a natural and/or synthetic rubber or consists of a natural and/or synthetic rubber.7. The polymer or elastomer according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plasticizer that is not of the formula (I) claim 1 , is plastisol.8. The polymer or elastomer ...

EVERTING END EFFECTOR FOR USE WITH AN ARTICULATED ARM IN A ROBOTIC SYSTEM

An end effector is disclosed for an articulated arm in a robotic system. The end effector includes an enclosed flexible membrane generally in the form of an annulus that contains a fluid within the membrane. 1. An end effector for an articulated arm in a robotic system , said end effector comprising an enclosed flexible membrane generally in the form of an annulus that contains a fluid within the membrane.2. The end effector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a portion of the enclosed flexible membrane is attached to the articulated arm.3. The end effector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said enclosed flexible membrane is in the form of a tubular annulus.4. The end effector as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said tubular annulus is attached on an outer surface thereof to an outer collar that is attached to the articulated arm.5. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the tubular annulus includes a distal end for engaging objects.6. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the end effector includes a linear actuator that is positioned for reciprocal movement within the tubular annulus.7. The end effector as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the linear actuator includes a distal portion that is attached to the tubular annulus.8. The end effector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the end effector includes a vacuum source for providing a vacuum within the tubular annulus.9. The end effector as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the vacuum is provided through a linear actuator that is positioned for reciprocal movement within the tubular annulus10. The end effector as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the end effector further includes a positive air pressure source for selectively providing positive air pressure within the tubular annulus to urge an object to move away from the end effector.11. A method of engaging an object by an articulated arm of a robotic system claim 8 , said method comprising the steps of positioning near an object to be engaged claim 8 , an enclosed ...

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGES INCLUDING AN OPTICAL REDISTRIBUTION LAYER

Disclosed is a package comprising a substrate having a patterned surface with an optical contact area, an optical redistribution layer (oRDL) feature, and a build-up material extending over the patterned surface of the substrate and around portions of the oRDL features. In some embodiments, the package comprises a liner sheathing the oRDL features. In some embodiments, the oRDL feature extends through openings in an outer surface of the build-up material and forms posts extending outward from the outer surface. In some embodiments, the package comprises an electrical redistribution layer (eRDL) feature, at least some portion of which overlap at least some portion of the oRDL feature. In some embodiments, the package comprises an optical fiber coupled to the oRDL features. 1. A method of fabricating a packaged component , the method comprising:receiving a substrate having a patterned surface with one or more optical contact areas;depositing a build-up layer over the substrate;patterning the build-up layer to at least partially expose the optical contact areas;depositing an optical redistribution layer (oRDL) above the build-up layer and the exposed optical contact areas; andpolishing the oRDL to expose the build-up layer, wherein the polished oRDL is planar with the exposed build-up layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the oRDL layer comprises polymethyl methacrylate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the build-up layer is a first build-up layer claim 1 , comprising:depositing a liner layer over the first build-up layer and the exposed optical contact areas; anddepositing the oRDL over the liner layer, and above the first build-up layer and the exposed optical contact areas.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the patterned surface of the substrate has one or more electrical contact areas claim 3 , comprising:forming apertures extending completely through the exposed first build-up layer to at least partially expose the electrical contact areas.5. The method of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC ROBOTIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

An articulated arm system is disclosed that includes an articulated arm including an end effector, and a robotic arm control systems including at least one sensor for sensing at least one of the position, movement or acceleration of the articulated arm, and a main controller for providing computational control of the articulated arm, and an on-board controller for providing, responsive to the at least one sensor, a motion signal that directly controls at least a portion of the articulated arm. 1. An articulated arm system comprising an articulated arm including an end effector , and a robotic arm control systems including at least one sensor for sensing at least one of the position , movement or acceleration of the articulated arm , and a main controller for providing computational control of the articulated arm , and an on-board controller for providing , responsive to the at least one sensor , a motion signal that directly controls at least a portion of the articulated arm.2. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said motion control signal over-rides a control signal from the main controller.3. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said motion control signal over-rides the control signal from the main controller to change any of the acceleration claim 2 , movement or position of the end effector.4. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said motion signal partially controls the end effector.5. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one sensor is provided together with a plurality of sensors.6. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said sensors include any of flow sensors claim 5 , pressure sensors claim 5 , cameras claim 5 , torque sensors and deformation sensors.7. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said on-board controller is provided proximate the end effector.8. The articulated arm system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR END EFFECTORS

An end effector is disclosed for an articulated arm. The end effector includes a valve assembly including a plurality of supply channels, each supply channel including a supply conduit, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the supply conduit, and a supply conduit plug. The supply conduit is in fluid communication with a vacuum source. During use, each supply conduit is either at vacuum such that the pressure within the supply conduit is substantially at a vacuum pressure, or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum pressure because the supply conduit plug has moved to block a portion of the supply conduit. The pressure sensor of each supply conduit provides a pressure sensor signal responsive to whether the pressure in the conduit is either substantially at vacuum or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum. 1. An end effector for an articulated arm , said end effector comprising a valve assembly including a plurality of supply channels , each supply channel including a supply conduit , a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the supply conduit , and a supply conduit plug ,wherein said supply conduit is in fluid communication with a vacuum source,wherein during use, each supply conduit is either at vacuum such that the pressure within the supply conduit is substantially at a vacuum pressure, or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum pressure because the supply conduit plug has moved to block a portion of the supply conduit, andwherein said pressure sensor of each supply conduit provides a pressure sensor signal responsive to whether the pressure in the conduit is either substantially at vacuum or is at a pressure that is substantially higher than vacuum.2. The end effector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said end effector further includes a compliant pad at a distal end of the end effector.3. The end effector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said pad includes a plurality of defined apertures claim 2 ...

METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE PYRITIC SULFUR AND THE ORGANIC SULFUR OF A ROCK SAMPLE

Method for distinctly characterizing and quantifying the pyritic sulfur and the organic sulfur of a sedimentary rock sample. 117-: (canceled)20. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the sample is reservoir rock and the first temperature ranges between 100° C. and 200° C.21. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the sample is mother rock and the first temperature ranges between 280° C. and 320° C.22. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein parameter α ranges between 0.40 and 0.46.23. A method as claimed in wherein α is 0.43.24. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the rock sample is clay and parameter β ranges between 0.04 and 0.7.25. A method as claimed in wherein β is 0.38.26. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the rock sample is marl and parameter β ranges between 0.7 and 0.9.27. A method as claimed in wherein β is 0.78.28. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the rock sample is limestone and parameter β ranges between 0.85 and 0.97.29. A method as claimed in wherein β is 0.9.30. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the rock sample contains an organic matter of at least one of lacustrine and marine origin claim 18 , and a value of parameter γ is 0.31. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the rock sample contains an organic matter of terrestrial origin and parameter γ ranges between 0.23 and 0.29.32. A method as claimed in wherein γ is 0.26.33. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the fourth temperature ranges between 800° C. and 900° C. claim 18 , and an organic sulfur content Sis determined according to a formula as follows:{'br': None, 'i': S', '=S', '−S, 'sup': Org', 'Pyrit, 'sub': 'Total', '.'}34. A method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the fourth temperature is greater than 1150° C. and less than 1250° C. claim 18 , and a sulfate sulfur content Sis additionally determined from the second amount of SO claim 18 , and organic sulfur content is determined with a formula:{'sup': Org', 'Pyrit', 'Sulfa', 'Pyrit, 'sub': ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC VACUUM PRESSURE IN AN ARTICULATED ARM

A system is disclosed for providing dynamic vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a first vacuum source for providing a first vacuum pressure with a first maximum air flow rate, and a second vacuum source for providing a second vacuum pressure with a second maximum air flow rate, wherein the second vacuum pressure is higher than the first vacuum pressure and wherein the second maximum air flow rate is greater than the first maximum air flow rate. 1. A system for providing dynamic vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm , said system comprising:a first vacuum source for providing a first vacuum pressure with a first maximum air flow rate; anda second vacuum source for providing a second vacuum pressure with a second maximum air flow rate, wherein the second vacuum pressure is higher than the first vacuum pressure and wherein the second maximum air flow rate is greater than the first maximum air flow rate.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first vacuum pressure is at least about 90 claim 1 ,000 Pascals below atmospheric claim 1 , and said second vacuum pressure is no more than about 50 claim 1 ,000 Pascals below atmospheric.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first maximum air flow rate is at most about 5 cubic feet per minute claim 1 , and said second maximum air flow rate is at least about 100 cubic feet per minute.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system further includes a switch for providing either the first vacuum pressure or the second vacuum pressure at the end effector responsive to a signal from at least one sensor.5. The system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the switch is provided by a non-return valve.6. The system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the at least one sensor is a flow sensor.7. The system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the at least one sensor is a pressure sensor.8. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first vacuum source and the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC COMMUNICATIVE LIGHTING IN A ROBOTIC ENVIRONMENT

A robotic system is disclosed that includes an articulated arm with an end effector. The robotic system is for use in a robotic environment requiring interaction with persons in the robotic environment, and includes a plurality of lights that are illuminated responsive to known near-future movements of the articulated arm to convey the known near-future movements of the articulated arm to the persons in the robot environment 1. A robotic system including an articulated arm with an end effector , said robotic system for use in a robotic environment requiring interaction with persons in the robotic environment , and said robotic system comprising a plurality of lights that are illuminated responsive to known near-future movements of the articulated arm to convey the known near-future movements of the articulated arm to the persons in the robot environment.2. The robotic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lights include multi-colored lights proximate to an end effector of the articulated arm.3. The robotic system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of multi-colored lights are indicative of an intended direction of movement of the end effector.4. The robotic system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of multi-colored lights are indicative of the end effector grasp quality on an object.5. The robotic system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of multi-colored lights are provided on a wrist of the end effector.6. The robotic system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the plurality of multi-colored lights are indicative of the robotic system not having proper information regarding a required task for an object.7. The robotic system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the plurality of multi-colored lights are indicative of the robotic system not recognizing the object.8. The robotic system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the plurality of multi-colored lights are indicative of the robotic system not knowing where to put an object.9. ...

HEAT SINK VESSEL

A heat sink vessel is disclosed herein. The heat sink vessel includes a body and one or more heating media. The body defines an inner volume. The body includes an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion has a conical entrance for incoming flow of fluid. The middle portion has a first side and a second side. The middle portion interfaces with the upper portion of the first side. The lower portion interfaces with the middle portion on the second side. The lower portion includes an inverted perforated conical liner and a perforated plate. The inverted perforated conical liner and the perforated plate control the flow of fluid exiting the vessel. The one or more heating media is disposed in the inner volume. The one or more heating media is configured to store heat during processing. 1. A heat sink vessel , comprising: an upper portion having a conical entrance for incoming flow of fluid;', 'a middle portion having a first side and a second side, the middle portion interfacing with the upper portion on the first side; and', 'a lower portion interfacing with the middle portion on the second side, the lower portion including an inverted perforated conical liner and a perforated plate, the inverted perforated conical liner and the perforated plate controlling the flow of fluid exiting the vessel; and, 'a body defining an inner volume, the body comprisingone or more heating media disposed in the inner volume, the one or more heating media configured to store heat during processing.2. The heat sink vessel of claim 1 , wherein the one or more heating media are at least one of spherically shaped heating media or a honeycomb structure.3. The heat sink vessel of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion further comprises a first diffuser/accelerator assembly and the lower portion comprises a second diffuser/accelerator assembly claim 1 , wherein the first diffuser/accelerator assembly is structurally similar to the second diffuser/accelerator assembly.4 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING FOR SHIPPING WITH OBJECT POSE ANALYSIS

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, the supply bin receiving conveyor including sensing unit for determining an extent of advancement of the supply bin in a conveyor direction along the supply bin receiving conveyor, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation and pose.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING FOR SHIPPING WITH PACK AND PLACE PLANNING

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The a system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a placement planning system for determining a packing placement order for the plurality of objects, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING FOR SHIPPING WITH CONTAINER ALIGNMENT

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a destination container location assessment system for positioning a destination container, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ANALYTICS REGARDING A PLURALITY OF OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS

An analytics system is disclosed for providing real time analytical data regarding operational characteristics of a plurality of object processing systems that process objects. The analytics system includes a communication system for accessing the warehouse management system and for obtaining object specific data, a data collection system for receiving real time data regarding processing at each of the plurality of object processing systems, each of the plurality of object processing systems including a programmable motion device that is programmed to process objects independent of other of the plurality of processing systems, an integration system for integrating the real time data with the object assignment data, and a graphic display system for displaying the real time data as associated with the assignment data.

Stationary Manual Exercise Sled

A manual non-motorized exercise treadmill with the ability to provide adjustable resistance to perform strength training resistance movements and simulate the movements of an exercise drive sled in a stationary location is described. A treadmill deck of the treadmill is supported by friction-reduction rollers, a front treadmill roller and a rear treadmill roller. The treadmill is operated by the user pushing and/or pulling with the feet of the user via a belt or harness attached to adjustable stationary hand bars. Variable resistance allows for increased or decreased difficulty in achieving the exercise according to the preference and ability of the user. The resistance is configured to be applied to the rollers and/or belt, making it more difficult for the user to manually move the treadmill belt. The treadmill belt is configured to oscillate for both concentric and eccentric exercises not provided by conventional treadmills.

Method, system and nonvolatile storage medium

Disclosed herein is a method, system, and non-volatile storage medium for simplifying the automation of a process of flow. The method may include determining a machine-independent process model based on data representing a handling of a work tool for performing a process flow. The process flow may include a plurality of sub-processes and the process model may link a process activity with spatial information for each sub-process. The method may also include mapping the machine-independent process model to a machine-specific control model of a machine using a model of the machine. The machine-specific control model may define an operating point of the machine for each sub-process, and the operating point may correspond to the process activity and to the spatial information.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DISGORGING OF OBJECTS IN CONTAINERS BY VIBRATORY MOTION

A system is disclosed for controlling the disgorging of objects. The system includes a container system including a container for containing objects, rotation means for rotating the container to a disgorgement angle, and movement means for moving at least a portion of the container system in a repetitious manner with a net zero distance of travel of the at least the portion of the container system such that the objects are disgorged from the container at a controlled rate of disgorgement. 149.-. (canceled)50. A method of controlling disgorgement of objects , said method comprising:lifting a container that contains objects to be disgorged;rotating the container to a first disgorgement angle;capturing movement image data regarding any movement of objects within the container;imparting vibrational movement to the container at a first frequency; andadjusting any of the first disgorgement angle and the first frequency responsive to the movement image data such that said objects are disgorged from the container at a controlled rate of disgorgement.51. The method of claim 50 , wherein the adjusting any of the first disgorgement angle and the first frequency responsive to the movement image data involves adjusting the first disgorgement angle to a second disgorgement angle.52. The method of claim 50 , wherein the adjusting any of the first disgorgement angle and the first frequency responsive to the movement image data involves adjusting the first frequency to a second frequency.53. The method of claim 50 , wherein the adjusting any of the first disgorgement angle and the first frequency responsive to the movement image data involves adjusting the first frequency over a range of frequencies.54. The method of claim 50 , wherein the capturing movement image data includes capturing data regarding movement of objects exiting the container.55. The method of claim 50 , wherein the objects are non-homogeneous.56. The method of claim 55 , wherein the objects vary in size by at ...

THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM CHARGING

An energy storage system is disclosed. The energy storage system includes a turbo train drive, a hot heat sink, and a reservoir. The turbo train drive is in mechanical communication with a compressor and an expander. The hot heat sink is in thermal communication between an output of the compressor and an input of the expander. The reservoir is in thermal communication between an output of the expander and an input of the compressor. The compressor and the expander, via the turbo train drive, are operable between a charging function for charging the hot heat sink and a discharging function for discharging the hot heat sink. 1. An energy storage system , comprising:a turbo train drive in mechanical communication with a compressor and an expander;a hot heat sink in thermal communication between an output of the compressor and an input of the expander; anda reservoir in thermal communication between an output of the expander and an input of the compressor,wherein the compressor and the expander, via the turbo train drive, are operable between a charging function for charging the hot heat sink and a discharging function for discharging the hot heat sink.2. The energy storage system of claim 1 , wherein:the compressor, the hot heat sink, and the expander define a higher pressure flow path, andthe expander, the reservoir and the compressor define a lower pressure flow path.3. The energy storage system of claim 2 , wherein the hot heat sink is positioned downstream of the compressor and upstream of the expander.4. The energy storage system of claim 1 , wherein:the compressor, the hot heat sink, and the expander define a higher temperature flow path, andthe expander, the reservoir, and the compressor define a lower temperature flow path.5. The energy storage system of claim 4 , wherein the reservoir is positioned downstream of the expander and upstream of the compressor.6. The energy storage system of claim 1 , further comprising a first bottoming cycle positioned between an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED RADIAL PROCESSING STATIONS

A method of processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects and directing the plurality of objects toward an input area from at least one input conveyance system, acquiring an object from the plurality of objects at the input area using an end effector of the programmable motion device, and moving the acquired object toward an identified processing location using the programmable motion device, said identified processing location being associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing location being provided as one of a plurality of processing locations that are radially spaced from the programmable motion device. 134-. (canceled)35. A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device , said processing system comprising:a perception unit for perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects;a routing conveyance system for directing the plurality of objects toward an input area from at least one input conveyance system, the input area including an input station accessible by the programmable motion device;a plurality of processing bins provided in a plurality of semicircular rows that curve toward the input station, the plurality of semicircular rows of processing bins increasing in radial elevation as a respective distance of each row increases from a stationary base of the programmable motion device; andan acquisition system for acquiring an object from the plurality of objects at the input station using an end effector of the programmable motion device, the programmable motion device being located between the input station and the plurality of semicircular rows of processing bins and controllable to move the acquired object from the input station toward an identified processing bin, said identified processing bin being associated with the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SINGULATION OF OBJECTS FOR PROCESSING

A processing system including a singulation system is disclosed. The singulation system includes a conveying system for moving objects to be sorted from a source area along a first direction, a detection system for detecting objects at the conveying system, and for selecting certain selected objects for removal from the conveying system, and a removal system for removing the certain selected objects from the conveying system for providing a singulated stream of objects. 139-. (canceled)40. An object processing system for processing objects , said object processing system comprising:an input conveyor for moving objects to be sorted from an infeed area along an upward direction on the input conveyor to a primary conveyor, said primary conveyor moving in a generally horizontal direction;a detection and selection system including at least one camera and at least one computer processing system for detecting the objects moving in the generally horizontal direction on the primary conveyor and for selecting certain objects for removal from the primary conveyor to provide a singulated stream of objects on the primary conveyor;a removal system for removing the certain selected objects from the primary conveyor; anda return system for returning the certain selected objects to the infeed area in a downward direction.41. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the input conveyor is a cleated conveyor.42. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the input conveyor is an adjustable speed conveyor.43. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the primary conveyor is a cleated conveyor.44. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the primary conveyor is an adjustable speed conveyor.45. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the singulated stream of objects includes heterogeneous objects.46. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the removal system ...

De-Mapping Technique with Provision of Probability Information Including a Priori Information

A technique for de-mapping a point in a constellation diagram into a bit sequence is presented. The de-mapping provides for each bit of the bit sequence an output value with a sign of the output value indicating a bit value and a magnitude of the output value indicating probability information in the form of a distance to a decision boundary in the constellation diagram. A method aspect of the technique presented herein comprises receiving a signal indicative of a constellation point, wherein the constellation point represents a bit sequence having a most significant bit and at least one next significant bit, deriving a first output value for the most significant bit based on a first decision boundary, receiving a priori information, and deriving a second output value for the next significant bit based on the first output value, the a priori information and a second decision boundary 119-. (canceled)20. A method of de-mapping a point in a constellation diagram into a bit sequence , wherein the de-mapping provides , for each bit of the bit sequence , extrinsic probability information in the form of an output value , with a sign of the output value indicating a bit value and a magnitude of the output value indicating probability information in the form of a distance to a decision boundary in the constellation diagram , the method comprising:receiving a signal indicative of a constellation point, wherein the constellation point represents a bit sequence having a most significant bit and at least one next significant bit;{'sub': '0', 'deriving a first output value (L) for the most significant bit;'}{'sub': '0', 'sup': 'a priori', 'receiving a priori information (L) for the most significant bit; and'}{'sub': 1', '0, 'deriving a second output value (L) for the next significant bit based on the first output value (L), the a priori information and a decision boundary.'}21. The method of claim 20 , wherein deriving the second output value comprises modifying at least one of ...

Method for Operating an Amusement Ride

An amusement-ride-specific computer program is used to provide a virtual reality corresponding to a journey of the vehicle is generated and is represented on a head-mounted display associated with the passenger of a vehicle in accordance with the position of the vehicle on the route, and in accordance with the position and/or the orientation of the head-mounted display. The amusement-ride-specific computer program is executed on a mobile terminal of the passenger which comprises a communication interface. Alternatively, the amusement-ride-specific computer program is executed on an apparatus which is firmly connected to the vehicle and is designed to connect with the head-mounted display of the passenger. 1230. An amusement ride with at least one vehicle () which moves along a route and accommodates at least one passenger () , comprising:{'b': 20', '30', '2, 'a head-mounted display () worn by the passenger () of a vehicle () and capable of display of a representation of a virtual reality; and'}{'b': 1', '1', '2', '2', '10', '1', '2', '20', '2', '20, 'a data processing device (.) of the amusement ride comprising a vehicle communication interface (.) capable of transmitting a computer program via a data processing device to a communication interface of the mobile terminal of the passenger, said mobile terminal comprising a communication interface (.), and providing, by means of an amusement-ride-specific computer program for execution on the mobile terminal of the passenger, a virtual reality corresponding to a journey of the vehicle () for representation on the head-mounted display () in accordance with the position of the vehicle () on the route as well as in accordance with the position and/or the orientation of the head-mounted display ().'}2. The amusement ride of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 2', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2', '10', '10', '1, 'a position acquisition device (.) capable of acquiring a position of the vehicle () on the route with a vehicle ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

A system and method for aligning components is disclosed. A system arranges a plurality of components in a first component alignment. The system places two L-shaped fine placement tools in a position surrounding the plurality of components, wherein the L-shaped fine placement tools include a plurality of pins. The system applies a force to the pins included in the two L-shaped fine placement tools to shift the plurality of components from the first component alignment to a second component alignment, wherein the second component alignment has less unused space than the first component alignment. The system removes the two L-shaped fine placement tools. The system attaches the plurality of components to a carrier arranged in the second component alignment. 1. A system for aligning electronic components , comprising:an assembly surface;an alignment base located on the assembly surface;a plurality of pins movably extending from the alignment base; andan actuation system to move at least some of the plurality of pins against a side of an electronic component to align the electronic component.2. The system of claim 1 , further including a pick and place system to form a rough arrangement of electronic components on the assembly surface before alignment of the electronic components.3. The system of claim I claim 1 , wherein the alignment base includes two substantially orthogonal legs.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the alignment base is a first alignment base claim 1 , and further including a second alignment base opposite the first alignment base.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first alignment base includes two substantially orthogonal legs claim 4 , and wherein the second alignment base includes two substantially orthogonal legs claim 4 , the first alignment base and the second alignment base forming opposed corners of a rectangle.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pins includes two rows of pins at different heights.7. The system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SINGULATION OF OBJECTS FOR PROCESSING

A processing system including a singulation system is disclosed. The singulation system includes a conveying system for moving objects to be sorted from a source area along a first direction, a detection system for detecting objects at the conveying system, and for selecting certain selected objects for removal from the conveying system, and a removal system for removing the certain selected objects from the conveying system for providing a singulated stream of objects. 127.-. (canceled)29. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the source area includes a contained area from which objects are drawn by an input conveyor.30. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the input conveyor is a cleated conveyor.31. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the step of moving objects involves the use of primary conveyor a cleated conveyor.32. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the step of moving objects involves the use of primary conveyor is a high speed conveyor.33. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the step of moving objects involves the step of moving the primary conveyor in increments.34. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the method provides a the singulated stream includes dissimilar objects.35. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the method provides a the singulated stream includes similar objects.36. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the step of removing the certain selected objects from the conveying system involves pulling the certain selected objects from the conveying system.37. The method as claimed in claim 36 , wherein the step of sliding the certain selected objects involves sliding the certain selected objects without lifting the certain selected objects from the conveying system.38. The method as claimed in claim 36 , wherein the step of sliding the certain selected objects involves pushing the certain selected objects from the conveying system.39. The method as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONTACT DETECTION IN AN ARTICULATED ARM

A sensing manipulator of an articulated arm is disclosed. The sensing manipulator includes a compliant section and a movement detection system provided along a first direction of the compliant section such that movement of the compliant section along both the first direction and at least one direction transverse to said first direction, are detectable by the movement detection system. 125.-. (canceled)26. A sensing manipulator of an articulated arm , said sensing manipulator providing a vacuum source at a compliant section of an end effector , said sensing manipulator comprising the compliant section for engaging an object and a movement detection system for detecting movement in at least two degrees of freedom of the compliant section as the compliant section engages an object and the sensing manipulator moves the object.27. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 26 , wherein movement of said compliant section is detectable by the movement detection system in three degrees of freedom.28. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the compliant section is provided as a vacuum cup at an end effector portion of the articulated arm.29. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 26 , wherein said end effector portion is provided with a vacuum at an opening of a tubular or conical bellows that is in communication with the vacuum source.30. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 29 , wherein the opening is provided at a rim that contacts the object and wherein the movement detection system detects movement of the compliant section at the opening in the at least two degrees of freedom.31. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the compliant section includes a flexible section formed in the shape of a tubular or conical bellows.32. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the movement detection system includes at least one force sensitive resistor.33. The sensing manipulator as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the ...

Leak Test Apparatus and Method

A leak test apparatus for leak testing a tank including a gas supply system configured to provide to the tank a leak detection gas mixture including hydrogen, a test chamber having a cavity for sealably enclosing the tank such that dead space exists outside the tank and within the cavity, and a gas conduit configured to interconnect the gas supply system and the tank, a control system including a controller programmed to pressurize the tank with the leak detection mixture by flowing gas from the gas supply system through the gas conduit, and a leak detector to determine the presence or absence of a leak in the tank by measuring a concentration of hydrogen in the dead space.

FACE-UP FAN-OUT ELECTRONIC PACKAGE WITH PASSIVE COMPONENTS USING A SUPPORT

A face-up fan-out electronic package including at least one passive component located on a support. The electronic package can include a die. The die can include a plurality of conductive pillars having a proximal end communicatively coupled to the first side of the die and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A mold can at least partially surround the die. The mold can include a first surface that is coplanar with the distal end of the conductive pillars and a second surface opposing the first surface. In an example, the passive component can include a body and a lead. The passive component can be located within the mold. The lead can be coplanar with the first surface, and the body can be located at a distance from the second surface. The support can be located between the body and the second surface. 1. A device comprising:a die having a first side and a second side;a conductive pillar including a first end communicatively coupled to the first side of the die and a second end opposite the first end;a mold at least partially surrounding the die, the mold including a first surface that is coplanar with the second end of the conductive pillar and a second surface opposing the first surface and coplanar with the second side of the die;a passive component within the mold; anda support located between the passive component and the second surface.2. The electronic package of claim 1 , further comprising a routing layer electrically coupled to the second end of the conductive pillar.3. The electronic package of claim 1 , wherein the passive component is a first passive component claim 1 , and the device further comprises a second passive component claim 1 , the first passive component is located on the support claim 1 , wherein the support is a first support claim 1 , and the second passive component located on a second support claim 1 , the first support including a different height than the second support.4. The electronic package of claim 1 , further comprising an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SINGULATION OF OBJECTS FOR PROCESSING

A processing system including a singulation system is disclosed. The singulation system includes a conveying system for moving objects to be sorted from a source area along a first direction, a detection system for detecting objects at the conveying system, and for selecting certain selected objects for removal from the conveying system, and a removal system for removing the certain selected objects from the conveying system for providing a singulated stream of objects. 139-. (canceled)40. An object processing system comprising:an input source area providing objects to be sorted;an input conveying system for moving the objects to be sorted to a primary conveying system source area;a primary conveying system including the primary conveying system source area and a primary conveyor for moving the objects to be sorted from the primary conveying system source area along a primary conveyor direction;a detection and selection system including at least one perception unit and at least one computer processing system for detecting objects at the conveying system, and for selecting certain selected objects for removal from the primary conveyor; andremoval means for removing the certain selected objects from the primary conveyor for providing a singulated stream of objects in the primary conveyor direction, wherein the removal means provides that the certain selected objects are returned to the input source area.41. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the input conveying system moves the objects to be sorted in a direction that is at least partially upward.42. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the input source area includes an input hopper and the input conveying system includes a cleated conveyor that moves objects from the input hopper to the primary conveying source area.43. The object processing system as claimed in claim 40 , wherein the removal means includes a robotic arm and an end effector for acquiring the certain ...

PLASTICISER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING GELIFICATION ACCELERATORS BASED ON ESTER(S) OF 1,4 : 3,6-DIANHYDROHEXITOL HAVING LOW MOLAR WEIGHT

Disclosed is a composition that can rapidly plasticise polymers, including, in relation to the total mass of (A) and (B): between 0.1 and 99 mass-% of at least one ester of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol (A), having a molar mass varying between 255 and 345 g·moland selected from among monoesters and diesters of isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide; and between 1 and 99.9 mass-% of at least one compound (B) having a molar mass greater than 345 g·moland selected from among the esters of 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol, the esters of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acid, the esters of phthalic acid, and glycerol esters. Also disclosed is a method for the production of a plasticised object using constituents (A) and (B), as well as to the use of the ester compound (A) as a polymer gelification accelerator. 121-. (canceled)22. A composition comprising , with respect to the total weight of (A) and (B):{'sup': '−1', 'from 0.1% to 99% by weight of at least one 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol ester (A), the molar mass of which ranges from 255 to 345 g·mol, which is chosen from isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide monoesters and diesters;'}{'sup': '−1', 'from 1% to 99.9% by weight of at least one compound (B), the molar mass of which is greater than 345 g·mol, chosen from1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol esters chosen from isosorbide, isomannide and isoidide monoesters and diesters, the 1,4:3,6-dianhydrohexitol ester groups of which are groups comprising from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably groups comprising 6 to 12 carbon atoms;esters of cyclohexanepolycarboxylic acid;esters of phthalic acid;glycerol esters.23. The composition as claimed in claim 22 , in which the ester groups of the 1 claim 22 ,4:3 claim 22 ,6-dianhydrohexitol ester (A) are groups comprising from 2 to 8 carbon atoms.24. The composition as claimed in claim 22 , in which the ester group of the ester (A) is an alkyl group.25. The composition as claimed in claim 22 , in which the ester (A) is chosen from 1 claim 22 ,4:3 claim 22 ,6- ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HIGH FLOW VACUUM ACQUISITION IN AUTOMATED SYSTEMS

A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object. 1. A system for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm , said system comprising:a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening; anda load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein vacuum pressure is no more than about 50 claim 1 ,000 Pascals below atmospheric.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a maximum air flow rate is at least about 100 cubic feet per minute.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system further includes a cover at the opening claim 1 , said cover including a complaint outwardly facing material.5. The system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the cover includes a larger amount of opening area near the center of the cover claim 4 , and a smaller amount of opening area near the periphery of the cover.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system determines whether to maintain a grasp on an object responsive to the load detection system.7. The system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the load detection system monitors load weight.8. The system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the load detection system monitors load balance.9. An object acquisition system comprising a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening; and a load assessment system that ...

ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROCESSING A VARIETY OF OBJECTS

A robotic system is disclosed that include an articulated arm and a first perception system for inspecting an object, as well as a plurality of additional perception systems, each of which is arranged to be directed toward a common area in which an object may be positioned by the robotic arm such that a plurality of views within the common area may be obtained by the plurality of additional perception systems. 1. A robotic system including an articulated arm , said robotic system comprising:a first perception system for inspecting an object; anda plurality of additional perception systems, each of which is arranged to be directed toward a common area in which an object may be positioned by the robotic arm such that a plurality of views within the common area may be obtained by the plurality of additional perception systems.2. The robotic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first perception system identifies at least one object identifying marking claim 1 , and determines an object shape that encloses the at least one object identifying marking.3. The robotic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first perception system generates a candidate pick list of objects to be selected from an inbound area.4. The robotic system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the candidate pick list of objects ranks at least some of the objects corresponding to a desired pick order.5. The robotic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first perception system includes a camera that is positioned above a location into which are provided articles for identification and processing by the robotic system.6. The robotic system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first perception system includes a scanner that is positioned above a location into which are provided articles for identification and processing by the robotic system.7. The robotic system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the scanner is a laser reflectivity scanner.8. The robotic system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the ...

Sound- and heat-insulating enclosure for a pedal mount of a motor vehicle

A sound- and heat-insulating enclosure of a pedal mount of a motor vehicle has at least one pedal mounted pivotably thereon. The enclosure has retaining contours, by which fixing on the pedal mount is possible. A pedal-independent high-quality sealing concept can be implemented by shifting a sealing plane between an interior of a cockpit and a footwell from the pedals toward the pedal mount.

CHANNEL ESTIMATION FOR A SUBSET OF RESOURCE ELEMENTS OF A RESOURCE BLOCK

A technique for performing channel estimation for a wireless communication channel is provided. A determining circuit determines a channel condition for the wireless communication channel. A filtering circuit applies an estimation filter to reference signals transmitted on the wireless communication channel. The filter estimates coefficients for a subset of Resource Elements transmitted on the wireless communication channel. The subset is chosen depending on the determined channel condition. An interpolating circuit interpolates the estimated coefficients for Resource Elements that are not included in the subset. 1. A method of performing channel estimation for a wireless communication channel , the method comprising:determining a channel condition for the wireless communication channel;applying an estimation filter to reference signals transmitted on the wireless communication channel by estimating coefficients for a subset of Resource Elements transmitted on the wireless communication channel, wherein the subset is chosen depending on the determined channel condition; anddetermining coefficients for Resource Elements not included in the subset by interpolating the estimated coefficients.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the channel condition is determined by measuring fading on the wireless communication channel as a function of at least one of frequency and time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimated coefficients include at least one of channel coefficients claim 1 , combining-weight coefficients and gain coefficients.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting the Resource Elements of the subset, wherein the selection depends on the determined channel condition.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting the subset from a plurality of predefined subsets, wherein the selection depends on the determined channel condition.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of predefined subsets includes different subsets claim 5 , ...

OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTION ON PACKAGE EDGE

Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a chip package that includes a base that includes a redistribution layer; an optical transducer circuit element on the base electrically connected to the redistribution layer; an optical element adjacent to the optical transducer circuit element and at an edge of the base; and an encasement encasing the optical transducer circuit element and a portion of the optical element, wherein one side of the optical element is exposed at an edge of the encasement and at the edge of the printed circuit board. 1. A method comprising:providing an optical transducer and an optical element, adjacent to the optical transducer, on a carrier;encasing the optical transducer and the optical element with an encasement; andcutting the encasement and the optical element to expose a portion of the optical element.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing an integrated circuit proximate the optical transducer such that the optical transducer is between the optical element and the integrated circuit.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optical transducer is a first optical transducer claim 1 , the first optical transducer is at a first side of the optical element claim 1 , and the method further includes:providing a second optical transducer at a second side of the optical element, wherein the second side of the optical element is opposite the first side of the optical element; andwherein cutting the encasement and the optical element includes cutting through the optical element to divide the optical element into two segments, a first segment of the optical element adjacent to the first optical transducer and a second segment of the optical element adjacent to the second optical transducer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein cutting the encasement comprises sawing through the encasement.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the optical transducer and optical element comprises:arranging the optical transducer adjacent to the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS

A processing system is disclosed for processing objects. The processing system includes a perception system for providing perception data regarding an object, and a primary transport system for providing transport of the object along a primary direction toward a processing location that is identified based on the perception data. 1. A processing system for processing objects , said processing system comprising:a perception system for providing perception data regarding an object; anda primary transport system for providing transport of the object along a primary direction toward a processing location that is identified based on the perception data.2. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the perception system includes a drop scanner.3. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the primary transport system includes an indexing conveyor.4. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the primary transport system includes a cleated conveyor.5. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the primary transport system includes a plurality of actuatable carriages.6. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing system further includes a singulation system for providing a singulated stream of objects to the perception system.7. The processing system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the singulated stream of objects is provided on a cleated conveyor.8. The processing system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the singulated stream of objects is provided on a conveyor without dividers between the objects.9. The processing system as claimed in claim 6 , where the singulated stream of objects is provided in a plurality of carriers.10. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processing system further includes a secondary transport system for providing transport of the object into one of at least two secondary directions based on the perception data.11. The processing system as claimed in claim 10 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACQUIRING AND MOVING OBJECTS

An end effector system is disclosed for a robotic system that includes a primary acquisition system that includes a primary end effector, and a secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that the primary end effector system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination. 129.-. (canceled)30. An end effector system for a robotic system , said end effector system comprising:a primary acquisition system that includes a primary vacuum end effector; anda secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system and is mechanically independent of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that said primary acquisition system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination.31. The end effector system as claimed in claim 30 , wherein said secondary retention system includes a flexible membrane generally in the form of an elastic toroid that contains a fluid or powder within the membrane.32. The end effector system as claimed in claim 30 , wherein said secondary retention system includes a jamming gripper.33. The end effector system as claimed in claim 30 , wherein said secondary retention system includes a secondary vacuum end effector coupled to a secondary vacuum source.34. The end effector system as claimed in claim 30 , wherein said secondary retention system includes at least one constricting actuator that is moveable from a first ...

DISCONTINUOUS GRID SYSTEM FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS

An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier. 1. An automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed , said automated carrier system comprising a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move , said automated carrier including a base structure on which an object may be supported , and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.2. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of track sections are provided as an array of track sections.3. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each track section is generally square in shape.4. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein each track section includes rounded corners.5. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said automated carrier includes guide rollers for engaging the tracks.6. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of said track sections includes identifiable indicia that may be detected by the automated carrier.7. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the track sections include no power supply.8. A method of moving objects to be processed claim 1 , said method comprising the steps of providing a set of discontinuous track sections; providing a carrier on which an object may be supported; providing at least ...

MOBILE CARRIERS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS

An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a base structure of a carrier on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels mounted to at least two motors to provide at least two wheel assemblies, the at least two wheel assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier. 1. An automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed , said automated carrier system comprising a base structure of a carrier on which an object may be supported , and at least two wheels mounted to at least two motors to provide at least two wheel assemblies , the at least two wheel assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.2. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said carrier includes four wheels.3. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said carrier further includes at least one actuatable paddle for engaging a bin on said carrier to urge the bin to be moved with the carrier.4. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the wheels is pivotable between the first position and the second position by a linkage mechanism that is rotated to move the associated wheels at the same time.5. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said carrier is adapted to support a bin.6. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein system includes a shelf or rack onto which the bin may be placed and from which the bin may be retrieved.7. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said automated carrier system includes tracks along which the carrier may be moved.8. The automated carrier system as claimed in claim 7 , wherein said tracks ...

MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE MATRIX CARRIER SYSTEMS

A maintenance system is disclosed for assisting in maintaining an automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed. The maintenance system includes a plurality of automated carriers that are adapted to move on an array of discontinuous standard track sections, each said automated carrier including a carrier body that is no larger in either a length or width direction that a standard track section, and an automated maintenance carrier that is adapted to move on the array of discontinuous track sections, said automated maintenance system including a maintenance body that is larger in at least one of a length or width direction than the standard track section. 1. A maintenance system for assisting in maintaining an automated carrier system for moving objects to be processed , said maintenance system comprising:a plurality of automated carriers that are adapted to move on an array of discontinuous standard track sections, each said automated carrier including a carrier body that is no larger in either a length or width direction that a standard track section; andan automated maintenance carrier that is adapted to move on the array of discontinuous track sections, said automated maintenance carrier including a maintenance body that is larger in at least one of a length or width direction than the standard track section.2. The maintenance system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each said automated carrier includes four wheels.3. The maintenance system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each of the wheels is pivotable between the first position and the second position by a linkage mechanism that is rotated to move the associated wheels at the same time.5. The maintenance system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said automated maintenance carrier includes at least two sets of four pivotable wheels.6. The maintenance system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said automated maintenance carrier includes at least three sets of four pivotable wheels.7. The maintenance system ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC PROCESSING OF OBJECTS WITH DATA VERIFICATION

A processing system for processing objects is disclosed that includes a plurality of receiving stations for receiving a plurality of objects, each object being associated with prerecorded data, and a plurality of processing stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station. Each processing station includes perception means for perceiving data regarding an identity of any of an object or a bin of objects, and capture means for capturing characteristic data regarding an object to provide captured data. Each processing station further includes comparison means for comparing the captured data with the prerecorded data to provide comparison data, and a plurality of distribution stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station for receiving objects from the at least one processing station responsive to the comparison data. 1. A processing system for processing objects , said processing system comprising:a plurality of receiving stations for receiving a plurality of objects, each object being associated with prerecorded data; perception means for perceiving data regarding an identity of any of an object or a bin of objects, and', 'capture means for capturing characteristic data regarding an object to provide captured data;, 'a plurality of processing stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station, wherein each processing station includescomparison means for comparing the captured data with the prerecorded data to provide comparison data; anda plurality of distribution stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station for receiving objects from the at least one processing station responsive to the comparison data.2. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said prerecorded data is provided by a sender of the object.3. The processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said prerecorded data is provided by a distribution system ...

VERTICAL AND LATERAL INTERCONNECTS BETWEEN DIES

Electronics devices, having vertical and lateral redistribution interconnects, are disclosed. An electronics device comprises an electronics component (e.g., die, substrate, integrated device, etc.), a die(s), and a separately formed redistribution connection layer electrically coupling the die(s) to the electronics component. The redistribution connection layer comprises dielectric layers on either side of at least one redistribution layer. The dielectric layers comprise openings that expose contact pads of the at least one redistribution layer for electrically coupling die(s) and components to each other via the redistribution connection layer. The redistribution connection layer is flexible and wrap/folded around side edges of die(s) to minimize vertical vias. Various devices and associated processes are provided. 1. An electronics device comprising:an electronics component;a first die; and a first dielectric layer;', 'a second dielectric layer; and, 'a separately formed connection layer comprisingat least one redistribution layer disposed between the first and second dielectric layers and electrically coupling the first die to the electronics component.2. The electronics device of claim 1 , wherein the first dielectric layer comprises a first opening that exposes a first redistribution layer (RDL) pad of the at least one redistribution layer claim 1 , and comprises a second opening that exposes a second RDL pad of the at least one redistribution layer claim 1 , wherein a first solder component electrically couples the first RDL pad to the first die claim 1 , and wherein a second solder component electrically couples the second RDL pad to the electronics component.3. The electronics device of claim 2 , wherein the separately formed connection layer is attached to the first die along a first direction claim 2 , wherein the separately formed connection layer extends from the first die in a second direction transverse to the first direction claim 2 , such that the ...