IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices
• H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
• H05B 45/325 - Pulse-width modulation [PWM]
• H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]

Abstract

A subscriber in a communication system is configured to transmit data to a base station of the communication system. The subscriber is configured to take a quality criterion of at least one previous transmission between the subscriber and the base station as a basis for transmitting the data in a first frequency range or in a second frequency range being different from each other, and/or in a first time interval or in a second time interval being different from each other. A base station, a method for receiving data and a computer program product are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/542 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria using measured or perceived quality
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic controls, electric actuators; Microprocessor controllers; Microprocessor-based controllers, consisting of sensor/transducers and electric actuator inputs, panel display, microprocessor controller and serial output ports; Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity; Apparatus and instruments for regulating energy; Apparatus and instruments for switching energy; Electrical rectifiers; Electrical frequency converters; Frequency converters; Electrical switchboards; Voltage converters; Measuring instruments, detecting and monitoring instruments and devices and controllers; Data loggers; Current measuring instruments and apparatus; Software; Stored computer programs; Safety, security, protection and signaling devices and equipment; Programmable machines; Driver software; Software drivers for electronic devices that enable computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Communication controllers; Industrial electronic controllers with software; Sensors; Electronic sensors; Humidity sensors; Heat sensors; Remote controls for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems and humidification and steam cooling systems; Electronic controllers for the operation of refrigerated display cases; Remote control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems and humidification and vapor cooling systems; Measuring and control devices for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems and humidification and vapor cooling systems; Temperature controllers for air conditioning, cooling and heating equipment and humidifying and steam cooling systems; Electronic controllers for inverters for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment and humidifying and vapor cooling systems; Ethernet electronic controllers; Remote controls; Power controllers; Electrical control equipment; Electronic controllers and regulators; Electronic controllers with multiple ports; Thermostats; Electronic controllers; Programmable electronic controllers; Electronic controllers for sensors; Control cards; Electrical energy control devices; Electronic process control devices; Electrical process control devices; Programmable electronic logic controllers; Digital process control apparatus; Remote controllers for controlling electronic products; Electronic wireless devices for monitoring and controlling the function and state of other devices or electrical, electronic and mechanical systems remotely and in a wireless fashion; Computer software for controlling sensors and transmitters.

Abstract

In a method for de-icing a component (12) of an aircraft (2) using a reformer (4) for hydrogen (6) for a fuel cell (10), which reformer creates waste heat (8), the waste heat (8) of the reformer (4) is transported by means of a heat channel (14) to the component (12) in order to heat and de-ice the component. In a method for retrofitting an aircraft with a de-icing device with a heat channel leading to the component, the aircraft is equipped with the reformer/the fuel cell, and the heat channel is upgraded to transport at least additionally waste heat of the reformer to the component and the aircraft is upgraded for the execution of the above-described method. A de-icing device (51) for the aircraft (2) is designed to execute the de-icing method. The aircraft (2) contains the de-icing device (51), the reformer (4), the fuel cell (10), and the component (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 15/04 - Hot gas application
• B64D 41/00 - Power installations for auxiliary purposes

Goods & Services

electrical and electronic controllers, Electric actuators; Microprocessor controllers; Microprocessor-based controllers composed of sensors/transducers and electrical actuator inputs, control panel displays, microprocessor controllers and serial output ports; Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity; Apparatus and instruments for regulating electricity; Apparatus and instruments for switching electricity; Electric current rectifiers; Electrical frequency converters; Frequency transformers; Control panels [electricity]; Voltage converters; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; Data loggers; Electricity measuring instruments; Software; Computer programs, recorded; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Programmable machines; Software drivers; Electronic device software drivers that allow computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; Communications controllers; Industrial electronic controllers with software; Sensors; Electronic sensors; Humidity sensors; Heat sensors; Remote controls for air conditioning, refrigerating and heating and humidifying and evaporative cooling systems; Electronic controllers for managing refrigerated counters; Remote control apparatus for air conditioning, refrigerating and heating and humidifying and evaporative cooling systems; Measuring and controlling devices for air conditioning, refrigerating and heating and humidifying and evaporative cooling systems; Temperature regulators for air conditioning, refrigerating and heating and humidifying and evaporative cooling systems; Electronic controllers for computers for air conditioning, refrigerating and heating and humidifying and evaporative cooling systems; Electronic inverter controllers for air conditioning, refrigerating and heating and humidifying and evaporative cooling systems; Electronic Ethernet controllers; Remote controls; Power controllers; Electric checking (supervision) apparatus; Electronic controllers (regulators); Electronic multiport controllers; Thermostats; Electronic controllers; Programmable electronic controls; Electronic controllers for sensors; Control cards; Control units for electrical energy; Electronic process control apparatus; process controllers [electric]; Electronic programmable logic controllers; Process control digital controllers; remote controls for controlling electronic products; Wireless electronic controllers for remote monitoring and controlling of the function and status of other electric, electronic and mechanical devices or systems; Software for controlling sensors and transmitters.

Abstract

A household appliance contains a metal panel and a detachable control device. A button is embedded in the metal panel, the button has a non-conductive operation surface, and a primary induction coil is provided on the rear side thereof. A secondary induction coil is provided in the control device and is provided with a first magnetic conductor, which contains a first central column, a first flat plate carrying the primary induction coil and a first sidewall encircling the periphery of the primary induction coil. The secondary induction coil is provided with a second magnetic conductor, which contains a second central column located in the center of the secondary induction coil and a second flat plate carrying the secondary induction coil. A conducted magnetic flux tightly surrounds the primary and secondary induction coils, so as to avoid occurrence of eddy current heating in the metal panel and improve the charging efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
• H02J 50/70 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the reduction of electric, magnetic or electromagnetic leakage fields

Abstract

In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), comprising at least one LED (18a-f) having an operating parameter (B), with the LED (18a-f) being able to be dimmed based on a change in said operating parameter, wherein each of the LEDs (18a-f) is assigned a minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) from which the LED (18a-f) lights up, In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), comprising at least one LED (18a-f) having an operating parameter (B), with the LED (18a-f) being able to be dimmed based on a change in said operating parameter, wherein each of the LEDs (18a-f) is assigned a minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) from which the LED (18a-f) lights up, comprising a control input (16) for receiving an as-intended control signal (14) for the luminaire, In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), comprising at least one LED (18a-f) having an operating parameter (B), with the LED (18a-f) being able to be dimmed based on a change in said operating parameter, wherein each of the LEDs (18a-f) is assigned a minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) from which the LED (18a-f) lights up, comprising a control input (16) for receiving an as-intended control signal (14) for the luminaire, wherein the control signal (14) has, in addition to a switch-off value (A), at least two different dimming values (D1, 2) as control values(S), which correspond to respective different brightnesses (H1, 2) of the LEDs (18a-f), In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), comprising at least one LED (18a-f) having an operating parameter (B), with the LED (18a-f) being able to be dimmed based on a change in said operating parameter, wherein each of the LEDs (18a-f) is assigned a minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) from which the LED (18a-f) lights up, comprising a control input (16) for receiving an as-intended control signal (14) for the luminaire, wherein the control signal (14) has, in addition to a switch-off value (A), at least two different dimming values (D1, 2) as control values(S), which correspond to respective different brightnesses (H1, 2) of the LEDs (18a-f), comprising a control unit (22) containing an assignment rule (24) for the LEDs (18a-f), wherein each of the control values (S) is assigned a specific value of the operating parameter (B) of each of the LEDs (18a-f) based on the assignment rule (24), In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), comprising at least one LED (18a-f) having an operating parameter (B), with the LED (18a-f) being able to be dimmed based on a change in said operating parameter, wherein each of the LEDs (18a-f) is assigned a minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) from which the LED (18a-f) lights up, comprising a control input (16) for receiving an as-intended control signal (14) for the luminaire, wherein the control signal (14) has, in addition to a switch-off value (A), at least two different dimming values (D1, 2) as control values(S), which correspond to respective different brightnesses (H1, 2) of the LEDs (18a-f), comprising a control unit (22) containing an assignment rule (24) for the LEDs (18a-f), wherein each of the control values (S) is assigned a specific value of the operating parameter (B) of each of the LEDs (18a-f) based on the assignment rule (24), the assignment rule (24) is calculated such that the minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) for each of the LEDs (18a-f) is at least reached for each of the dimming values (D1, 2). In a luminaire (10a, b) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4), comprising at least one LED (18a-f) having an operating parameter (B), with the LED (18a-f) being able to be dimmed based on a change in said operating parameter, wherein each of the LEDs (18a-f) is assigned a minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) from which the LED (18a-f) lights up, comprising a control input (16) for receiving an as-intended control signal (14) for the luminaire, wherein the control signal (14) has, in addition to a switch-off value (A), at least two different dimming values (D1, 2) as control values(S), which correspond to respective different brightnesses (H1, 2) of the LEDs (18a-f), comprising a control unit (22) containing an assignment rule (24) for the LEDs (18a-f), wherein each of the control values (S) is assigned a specific value of the operating parameter (B) of each of the LEDs (18a-f) based on the assignment rule (24), the assignment rule (24) is calculated such that the minimum value (Ma-f) of the operating parameter (B) for each of the LEDs (18a-f) is at least reached for each of the dimming values (D1, 2). A luminaire arrangement (6) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4) comprising at least one luminaire (10a, b) contains a light control system (8) connected to the control input (16) and set up to generate the as-intended control signal (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
• B60Q 3/43 - General lighting
• B60Q 3/47 - CircuitsControl arrangements
• B64D 47/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices
• H05B 45/325 - Pulse-width modulation [PWM]
• H05B 45/34 - Voltage stabilisationMaintaining constant voltage

Abstract

Proposed is a control system (10) for a compressor (14), the control system comprising, in addition to the inverter (20) that actuates the compressor (14), a set of electronics (30) which is electrically connected to the inverter (20) and coupled to the compressor (14) and which serves for digitally identifying the compressor (14) in order that it can be reliably determined whether the compressor (14) that is present and the inverter (20) that is present are approved for use with one another. The set of electronics (30) communicates digitally with the inverter (20); the set of electronics (30) comprises a detection unit (35) for a digital identifier (17) on the compressor (14), and the inverter (20) has a checking means (25) for checking the digital compressor identifier; and/or the set of electronics (30) comprises a sensor (36) for measuring the mechanical excitation of the compressor (14), and the inverter (20) has a checking means (26) for checking mechatronic plausibility between the sensor (36) for measuring the mechanical excitation of the compressor and the actuation of the compressor (14) via a power output stage (22) of the inverter (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity
• F04C 28/28 - Safety arrangementsMonitoring

Abstract

A cell-contacting system for a battery module having battery cells includes cell connectors for electrically conductively connecting cell terminals of different battery cells. and a circuit board having signal lines each routing measured values from one of the cell connectors to a signal management circuit or to a connection interface. At least one temperature acquisition device measures the temperature of the battery cells at one of the cell connectors. The temperature acquisition device is formed of a circuit board edge section integrated with the circuit board and projecting from the circuit board into a region of the respective cell connector, a temperature sensor mounted on the circuit board edge section and a cell connector overlap section of the respective cell connector overlapping the temperature sensor on the circuit board edge section. A battery module and a method for furnishing a cell-contacting system are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

Abstract

A method for operating an ultrasonic fluid meter, preferably an ultrasonic water meter, in a fluid line network, at a measuring rate with one measuring interval, includes generating an ultrasonic signal at specific time points by an ultrasonic converter, the ultrasonic signal passing through a measuring section, and the fluid flow volume being ascertained by an electronic analysis unit based on propagation time and/or a propagation time difference of the ultrasonic signal. The hydraulic force exerted onto the ultrasonic converter by a flow event via the fluid or a change in the hydraulic force is detected by the ultrasonic converter and evaluated in the electronic analysis unit. As a result, the measuring rate is adaptively modified to ascertain the flow volume of fluid and/or the flow volume ascertained over a measuring interval is corrected based on the temporal position of the flow event relative to the measuring interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems

Goods & Services

Control, regulating, dosage dispensing, measuring and registering apparatus for gases and liquids, in particular water; heat measuring apparatus and heat meters; electric and electronic sending, receiving, display, control, recording and evaluating apparatus for control, regulating, dosage dispensing, measuring and registering apparatus for gases and liquids, heat measuring apparatus and heat meters, in particular for remote data transmission and display.

Abstract

An airtight housing, in particular electronics housing, is suitable for use in different ambient pressure conditions. The housing has housing walls of a plastics material. At least one of the housing walls has a pressure compensating device that seals a cutout in the housing wall in an airtight manner. The pressure compensating device has an elastic, flat compensating element located on top of the cutout.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 15/14 - Casings, e.g. of special material

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to ensure an effective heat exchange between a working agent of a heat pump (10) and a useful agent of a thermal object (30, 31) in a heat exchanger (16, 18) of the heat pump (10). This is achieved by an automatic method for monitoring the fouling of the heat exchanger (16, 18), said method having the steps of detecting multiple items of parameter data, ascertaining the efficiency of the heat exchanger on the basis of the detected parameter data, and evaluating the degree of fouling of the heat exchanger (16, 18) on the basis of the ascertained efficiency and the detected parameter data. If the degree of fouling evaluated in this manner exceeds a specified threshold, a corresponding indication is output to a user for example in order to prompt the user to clean the heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24H 15/104 - InspectionDiagnosisTrial operation
• F24H 15/212 - Temperature of the water
• F24H 15/227 - Temperature of the refrigerant in heat pump cycles
• F24H 15/288 - Accumulation of deposits, e.g. lime or scale
• F24H 15/242 - Pressure
• F24H 15/395 - Information to users, e.g. alarms
• F24H 4/00 - Fluid heaters characterised by the use of heat pumps
• F25B 49/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F24F 11/32 - Responding to malfunctions or emergencies

Abstract

An actuator (12) for a vehicle (2) having at least two redundant similar vehicle electrical systems (4a,b), which are each provided for full electrical working power (Aa,b) and full powerline communication (PLCa,b), contains an electric drive (16) having supply inputs (24a,b) for the working power (Aa,b) and having similar redundant supply units (26a,b), which comprise a supply output (28a,b) for the full working power (Aa,b) and an electrical-system terminal (14a,b) for the electrical systems (4a,b) for receiving the full working power (Aa,b) and for the full powerline communication (PLCa,b) with the electrical system (4a,b). A vehicle (2) having the electrical systems (4a,b) contains the actuator (12), which is redundantly connected to the electrical systems (4a,b) by means of its electrical-system terminals (4a,b) in order to allow redundant supply with full working power (Aa,b) and to allow redundant full powerline communication (PLCa,b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 1/00 - Dropping, ejecting, releasing or receiving articles, liquids, or the like, in flight
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H02P 25/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details

Abstract

A fluid meter for detecting a flow quantity and/or flow rate of a fluid flowing through a measuring section includes a measuring section part forming the measuring section, and a measuring device fastened to the measuring section part and projecting into the measuring section through an opening in the measuring section part, for detecting a measured value relating to the flow quantity and/or flow rate and/or emitting a measurement signal detecting the measured value. A measuring device fastening element is connected to the measuring device, and a measuring section fastening element is fastened to the measuring section part. The measuring device fastening element is plugged onto or in the measuring section fastening element. A locking element is plugged into each receiving region of the fastening elements and forms a form-locking connection with the fastening elements to fasten the measuring device on the measuring section part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters

Goods & Services

Control systems and control computers for displays; Computers and sensors for controlling and managing aeroplane and supply systems, in particular in the cockpits and cabins of aeroplanes; Displaying apparatus, Cinematographic equipment, Video devices; Displays for aircraft; Control systems and control computers for lighting in aircraft; Control systems and control computers for entertainment electronics in aircraft; Control systems and control computers for seat status monitoring.

Abstract

In order to control a flow of persons and to implement distancing rules in a cabin (1) for an aircraft, a cabin (1) having a first monitored region (11) and a second monitored region (14) is provided. The cabin (1) has a monitoring assembly (10) for monitoring the first monitored region (11) and the second monitored region (14). The monitoring assembly (10) comprises at least one output device (25), which is designed and/or arranged to output an authorization signal (26) and/or a prohibition signal (27) regarding a change in a position and/or presence of at least one person in the first monitored region (11) and/or in the second monitored region (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A brass alloy is formed from 54 to 64% Cu, 0.05 to 0.15% Al, 0.005 to 0.5% In, at least one of the components of Fe, Sn and Ni in an amount of 0.01 to 3.0%, balance Zn and also unavoidable impurities. The combination of these materials provides a brass alloy that has improved machinability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 9/04 - Alloys based on copper with zinc as the next major constituent

Abstract

A method for ascertaining fluid pressure in a fluid supply network having ultrasound transducers includes emitting an ultrasound signal from at least one ultrasound transducer and measuring at least one ultrasound time of flight of the signal in the fluid along an ultrasound measurement path. The flow velocity or a quantity proportional thereto or throughput is determined from the time of flight. The fluid pressure is determined from the time of flight aided by a mathematical compensation relating to at least one influence selected from a length or length change of the measurement path or a time of flight component or change thereof along the measurement path lying in or not lying in the fluid, or a fastening or position of the ultrasound transducer relative to the measurement path or a change thereof or a latency of signal processing or a change thereof or a throughput or change thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
• G01F 15/14 - Casings, e.g. of special material
• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters

Abstract

A temperature sensor arrangement for a cell contacting system for contacting energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, has a temperature sensor arrangement containing at least one sensor element. The at least one sensor element is connectable to a circuit board via connections. A shaped housing element is provided which is intended to support the sensor element. A mechanical connector is provided on the shaped housing element and serves to fix the shaped housing element to the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]

Abstract

A cell contacting system is provided for energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle. The system contains a plurality of cell connectors for electrically contacting pole contacts of the energy storage cells, at least one degassing channel for discharging gases escaping from the energy storage cells, at least one temperature control channel for conducting a fluid for controlling the temperature of the energy storage cells and/or the cell connectors, and open-loop and/or closed-loop control electronics for open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the energy storage cells of the energy storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/375 - Vent means sensitive to or responsive to temperature
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange

Abstract

A cell connector for a cell contacting system for electrically contacting a first pole contact of a first energy storage cell and a second pole contact of a second energy storage cell of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, includes an electrically conductive main body, preferably composed of a flat material with a constant layer thickness, in particular composed of sheet metal, with a first contact face which serves to electrically contact the first pole contact and a second contact face which serves to electrically contact the second pole contact. The main body is provided, preferably overmolded, in a partial region with a temperature control structure which increases the surface area of the cell connector. An energy storage device is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 50/522 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6561 - Gases
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

Abstract

A temperature control and degassing arrangement for energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, contains: a support structure with at least one temperature control channel for conducting a fluid for controlling the temperature of the energy storage device. The support structure has a first side facing the energy storage device and a second side facing away from the energy storage device. The support structure has at least one degassing channel integrated into the support structure for discharging gases escaping from the energy storage cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/375 - Vent means sensitive to or responsive to temperature
• H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature sensor assembly (17a, 17b) for a cell contacting system (1) for contacting energy storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z) of an energy store (3), in particular an energy store for a vehicle, comprising a temperature sensor assembly (17a, 17b) with at least one sensor element (171a, 171b), wherein the at least one sensor element (171a, 171b) can be connected to a circuit board (161a, 161b) via connections (174a, 174b), wherein a moulded housing element (172a, 172b) is provided, which is provided to support the sensor element (171a, 171b), and mechanical connecting means (175a, 175b) are provided on the moulded housing element (172a, 172b), which function to fix the moulded housing element (172a, 172b) on the circuit board (161a, 161b).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer

Abstract

The invention relates to a cell-contacting system (1) for energy-storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z) of an energy accumulator (3), in particular of an energy accumulator for a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of cell connectors (11a, 11b) for electrically contacting pole contacts (22a, 22b) of the energy-storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z); at least one degassing channel (132) for discharging gases exiting the energy-storage cells (2); at least one temperature-control channel (131) for conducting a fluid in order to control the temperature of the energy-storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z) and/or of the cell connectors (11a, 11b); and open-loop and/or closed-loop control electronics (16) for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the energy-storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z) of the energy accumulator (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6553 - Terminals or leads
• H01M 10/6561 - Gases
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
• H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

Abstract

The invention relates to a cell connector (11a) for an energy storage device (3) for electrically contacting a first terminal contact (22a) of a first energy storage cell (2a) and a second terminal contact (22b) of a second energy storage cell (2b) of the energy storage device (3), in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, comprising an electrically conductive main part (110), preferably made of a flat material with a constant layer thickness, in particular sheet metal, having a first contact surface (112a) which is used to electrically contact the first terminal contact (22a) and a second contact surface (112b) which is used to electrically contact the second terminal contact (22b). According to the invention, a sub-region (110a) of the main part (110) is provided with a temperature-control structure (12) which increases the surface area of the cell connector (11a), said sub-region preferably being encapsulated with the temperature-control structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
• H01M 10/6553 - Terminals or leads
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules

Abstract

The invention relates to a temperature-control and degassing assembly for energy storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z) of an energy store (3), in particular of an energy store for a vehicle, comprising: a support structure (13) having at least one temperature-control channel (131) for guiding a fluid for controlling the temperature of the energy store (3), wherein the support structure (13) has a first side (137) closer to the energy store (3) and a second side (138) remote from the energy store (3), wherein the support structure (13) comprises at least one degassing channel (132) integrated into the support structure for discharging gases emerging from the energy storage cells (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
• H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
• H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure
• H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells

Abstract

A circuit board arrangement for a cell contacting system for contacting energy storage cells of an energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, includes a circuit board on which open-loop and/or closed-loop control electronics for open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the energy storage device and/or the respective energy storage cell are located. An additional circuit board includes at least one sensor element. The circuit board and the additional circuit board are electrically connected to each other by a contacting device. The additional circuit board is spaced apart from the circuit board and the spacing between the additional circuit board and the circuit board is bridged by the contacting device. An energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
• H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits

Abstract

A cell connector for an energy storage device for electrically contacting a first pole contact of a first energy storage cell and a second pole contact of a second energy storage cell of the energy storage device, in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, includes an electrically conductive main body, preferably composed of a flat material with a constant layer thickness, in particular composed of sheet metal, with a first contact face which serves to electrically contact the first pole contact and a second contact face which serves to electrically contact the second pole contact. The main body is provided, preferably overmolded, in a partial region with a temperature control structure which increases the surface area of the cell connector. An energy storage device, in particular energy storage device for a vehicle, is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
• H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
• H01M 50/522 - Inorganic material
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a circuit board assembly for a cell contacting system (1) for contacting energy storage cells (2a, 2b, 2z) of an energy store (3), in particular an energy store for a vehicle, comprising a circuit board (161a, 161b, 161c) on which there is open-loop and/or closed-loop control electronics (16) for the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the energy store (3) and/or the respective energy storage cell (2a, 2b, 2z), as well as an additional circuit board (18a, 18b) comprising at least one sensor element (181a, 181b). According to the invention, the circuit board (161a, 161b, 161c) and the additional circuit board (181a, 181b) are electrically connected to one another via contacting means (182a, 182b), wherein the additional circuit board (18a, 18b) is spaced apart from the circuit board (161a, 161b, 161c) and the distance between the additional circuit board (18a, 18b) and the circuit board (161a, 161b, 161c) is bridged by the contacting means (182a, 182b).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
• H01M 10/00 - Secondary cellsManufacture thereof
• H01M 50/00 - Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts of electrochemical cells other than fuel cells, e.g. hybrid cells

Abstract

The invention relates to a cell connector (11a) for a cell contacting system (1) for electrically contacting a first terminal contact (22a) of a first energy storage cell (2a) and a second terminal contact (22b) of a second energy storage cell (2b) of an energy storage device (3), in particular an energy storage device for a vehicle, comprising an electrically conductive main part (110), preferably made of a flat material with a constant layer thickness, in particular sheet metal, having a first contact surface (112a) which is used to electrically contact the first terminal contact (22a) and a second contact surface (112b) which is used to electrically contact the second terminal contact (22b). According to the invention, a sub-region (110a) of the main part (110) is provided with a temperature-control structure (12) which increases the surface area of the cell connector (11a), said sub-region preferably being encapsulated with the temperature-control structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
• H01M 10/6553 - Terminals or leads
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
• H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
• H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules

Abstract

A cell management controller (16) having a compact and reliable design for a battery module comprising multiple battery cells has two rows of multiple cell connectors (18) comprising signal sources (20, 22) along the longitudinal direction (13) of the battery module (10) in order to electrically conductively connect cell terminals of different battery cells (12), multiple conductors (24) that are each coupled to one of the multiple cell connectors (18) at a signal source (20, 22) in order to channel signals (24), and an electronic unit (30) arranged between the rows of cell connectors in an end region of the battery module (10) facing a longitudinal direction end face (28). This electronic unit (30), which is integrated easily and reliably into the battery module, contains a circuit board (32) on which a signal management circuit (34) is mounted and which has multiple electrical contacts (38) each for electrically connecting the signal management circuit (34) to one of the multiple conductors (24), and a connection bushing (40) for the insertion of the circuit board (32), wherein the connection bushing (40), on its edge remote from the battery module end face (28), has a socket (42) for connecting the conductors (24) therein to the electrical contacts (38) of the circuit board (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]

Abstract

A method for ascertaining a state of charge of an energy storage unit of a measuring device and/or a probable remaining operating time of the measuring device, includes capturing a plurality of voltage measured values for the voltage dropped across the energy storage unit and a plurality of current measured values for the current provided by the energy storage unit within a respective ascertainment interval. Subsequently, the state of charge associated with the respective ascertainment interval and/or the remaining running time associated with the ascertainment interval are ascertained in each case depending on the plurality of voltage measured values and current measured values. A measuring device for capturing a measured variable is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements

Abstract

c) which is formed from an electrically controllable colour-changing film (20), wherein at least a part of the colour-changing film (20) forms a visible surface (22) for the intended purpose in the passenger cabin (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B64C 1/06 - FramesStringersLongerons

Abstract

A component (6) for a passenger cabin (2) of a passenger aircraft (4) contains a base body (8) with a surface (10), and a layer structure (12), which is applied to the surface (10) and contains at least two layers in the form of at least one active layer (14) and an adhesive layer (16) arranged between the active layer (14) and the surface (10), wherein the active layer (14) contains at least one surface section (18a-c) which is formed from an electrically controllable colour-changing film (20), wherein at least a part of the colour-changing film (20) forms a visible surface (22) for the intended purpose in the passenger cabin (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for
• C09J 7/20 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by their carriers
• C09J 7/29 - Laminated material
• G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer

Abstract

A cooling device for, for example, a cooling object has a refrigerant circuit with an evaporator, in which a cold air flow for the cooling object exchanges heat with the refrigerant, and a defrosting system for de-icing the evaporator. The defrosting system is controlled according to the degree of icing of the evaporator. The degree of icing of the evaporator is determined by the control unit of the defrosting system on the basis of the temperature of the cold air flow from the cooling object to the evaporator, the temperature and/or the operating pressure of the refrigerant upstream of the evaporator and at least one operating parameter of the compressor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/32 - Cooling devices

Abstract

In a method for de-icing a component (12) of an aircraft (2) using a reformer (4) for hydrogen (6) for a fuel cell (10), which reformer creates waste heat (8), the waste heat (8) of the reformer (4) is transported by means of a heat channel (14) to the component (12) in order to heat and de-ice the component. In a method for retrofitting an aircraft with a de-icing device with a heat channel leading to the component, the aircraft is equipped with the reformer / the fuel cell, and the heat channel is upgraded to transport at least additionally waste heat of the reformer to the component and the aircraft is upgraded for the execution of the above-described method. A de-icing device (51) for the aircraft (2) is designed to execute the de-icing method. The aircraft (2) contains the de-icing device (51), the reformer (4), the fuel cell (10), and the component (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 15/04 - Hot gas application

Abstract

An inspection arrangement (8) for an interior (4) with objects (6) of a passenger vehicle (2) contains an image recording unit (10a-c) for an image (18) of the interior (4) of the vehicle (2) with the object (6), a classification database (20) with classification values (22) for the objects (6) and assignment rules (24) for assigning the classification values (22) to specific image contents (26) depicting the objects (6), an image analysis unit (28) which is connected to the database (20) in order to automatically analyse the image contents (26) and to assign classification values (22) according to the assignment rules (24), and interfaces (30a,b) for the input and/or output of classification values (22) and/or images (18) from and/or to a downstream entity (34). An inspection arrangement (8) for an interior (4) with objects (6) of a passenger vehicle (2) contains an image recording unit (10a-c) for an image (18) of the interior (4) of the vehicle (2) with the object (6), a classification database (20) with classification values (22) for the objects (6) and assignment rules (24) for assigning the classification values (22) to specific image contents (26) depicting the objects (6), an image analysis unit (28) which is connected to the database (20) in order to automatically analyse the image contents (26) and to assign classification values (22) according to the assignment rules (24), and interfaces (30a,b) for the input and/or output of classification values (22) and/or images (18) from and/or to a downstream entity (34). In an inspection method with the aid of the inspection arrangement (8), an image (18) is recorded, the image content (26) analysed automatically using the database (20) by the analysis unit (28), and classification values (22) assigned with the aid of the assignment rules (24) to the image content (26), and the classification values (22) assigned to the image (18), and optionally also the image (18), are output via the interfaces (30a,b) to a downstream entity (34) and/or input.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions

Abstract

An inspection arrangement (8) for an interior (4) with objects (6) of a passenger vehicle (2) contains an image recording unit (10a-c) for an image (18) of the interior (4) of the vehicle (2) with the object (6), a classification database (20) with classification values (22) for the objects (6) and assignment rules (24) for assigning the classification values (22) to specific image contents (26) depicting the objects (6), an image analysis unit (28) which is connected to the database (20) in order to automatically analyse the image contents (26) and to assign classification values (22) according to the assignment rules (24), and interfaces (30a,b) for the input and/or output of classification values (22) and/or images (18) from and/or to a downstream entity (34).In an inspection method with the aid of the inspection arrangement (8), an image (18) is recorded, the image content (26) analysed automatically using the database (20) by the analysis unit (28), and classification values (22) assigned with the aid of the assignment rules (24) to the image content (26), and the classification values (22) assigned to the image (18), and optionally also the image (18), are output via the interfaces (30a,b) to a downstream entity (34) and/or input.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
• G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions

Abstract

A room region (1) for an aircraft is provided, which room region comprises a disinfecting device (3) for disinfecting at least one surface (4) of the room region (1), wherein the disinfecting device (3) is designed to disinfect the surface (4) of the room region (1) by means of UVC radiation (5). The disinfecting device (3) comprises a lighting apparatus (6) for generating and emitting the UVC radiation (5). The lighting apparatus (6) is portable, and, in an active state, the lighting apparatus (6) is stationary and arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

A touch- and/or proximity-sensitive touch switch (10) for use in an operator control device (20) comprises a dielectric cover plate (12), which provides an operator control panel (14) on its front (12a) facing a user, and a capacitive sensor element (16) for sensing a touch on the operator control panel (14) and/or a proximity to the operator control panel (14), said sensor element being arranged in the region of the operator control panel (14) behind the rear (12b) of the cover plate (12) facing away from the user and being connected to a controller (22). To improve the touch sensitivity of the touch switch by means of the capacitive sensor element (16), an electrically conductive disc (24) is also inserted in the cover plate (12) in the region of the operator control panel (14) at a distance (32) from the sensor element (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

A cell-contacting system (15) for a battery module (10) having a plurality of battery cells (12) has a plurality of cell connectors (16) for electrically conductively connecting cell terminals (36) of different battery cells (12) and has a circuit board (18) having a plurality of signal lines each for routing measured values from one of the plurality of cell connectors (16) to a signal management circuit (20) or to a connection interface (22). The cell-contacting system furthermore has at least one temperature acquisition device (30) for measuring the temperature of the battery cells (12) at one of the plurality of cell connectors (16), which temperature acquisition device is formed from a circuit board edge section (31) that is integrated with the circuit board (18) and that projects from the circuit board into a region of the respective cell connector (16), from a temperature sensor (32) mounted on the circuit board edge section (31) and from a cell connector overlap section (33) of the respective cell connector (16) that overlaps the temperature sensor (32) on the circuit board edge section (31).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing

Abstract

A method determines a measured quantity relating to the flow of a fluid through a measuring tube, in two propagation directions, and a receive signal is captured. A transit time difference is determined depending on the position of the main maximum of a cross-correlation of the receive signals. Whereupon the measured quantity is determined depending on the transit time difference, and the transmitting ultrasonic transducer is controlled in each case with an excitation signal. The excitation signal has a fixed carrier frequency. The excitation signal has a phase shift and/or an envelope with a plurality of temporally spaced maxima, and/or, if a trigger condition is fulfilled, the fulfilment of which depends on the height of the main maximum and/or of at least one secondary maximum of the cross-correlation. The determination of the measured quantity is modified compared with a normal operating mode and/or a message is output.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/7082 - Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using acoustic detecting arrangements
• G01F 1/712 - Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using auto-correlation or cross-correlation detection means

Abstract

A battery cell contacting device for a battery module having a plurality of battery cells electrically coupled to one another via a plurality of cell connectors has a rigid printed circuit board, which, in the region next to the plurality of cell connectors, is arranged over the battery cells and is connected to the plurality of cell connectors via a plurality of contact elements. For the purpose of making fitting easier and more reliable, each of the plurality of contact elements is formed from an electrically conductive wire. The wire, at the first end section of the contact element, is electrically conductively connected to the printed circuit board and, at the opposite, second end section of the contact element, can be electrically conductively connected to the respective cell connector and/or is coupled to a sensor element which can be brought into contact with the respective cell connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01R 11/28 - End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
• H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

Abstract

An operating device for an electronic household appliance has at least one touch switch each formed by a respective operator panel of a cover plate, and a touch sensor system for detecting contact with and/or proximity to the operator panel. A control device evaluates sensor signals generated by the touch sensor system. At least one additional sensor system which can detect shaking and/or deformation of the cover plate due to touch provides clearer verification of a contact made with an operator panel. The control device is also configured to evaluate sensor signals generated by the additional sensor system and to combine evaluations of the sensor signals of the touch sensor system and the additional sensor system to detect contact with the operator panel. An electronic household appliance and a method for operating an operating device are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H05K 5/03 - Covers

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an ultrasonic fluid meter, preferably an ultrasonic water meter, in a fluid line network, at a measuring rate with one measuring interval, wherein an ultrasonic signal is generated at specific points in time by an ultrasonic converter, said ultrasonic signal passing through a measuring section, and the flow volume of fluid is ascertained by an electronic analysis unit on the basis of the propagation time and/or a propagation time difference of the ultrasonic signal. The hydraulic force exerted onto the ultrasonic converter by means of a flow event via the fluid or a change in the hydraulic force is detected by the ultrasonic converter and evaluated in the electronic analysis unit, and as a result thereof, the measuring rate is adaptively modified in order to ascertain the flow volume of fluid and/or the flow volume ascertained over a measuring interval is corrected on the basis of the temporal position of the flow event in relation to the measuring interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature

Abstract

A method for operating an ultrasonic fluid meter, preferably an ultrasonic water meter, in a fluid distribution network, includes using an ultrasonic transducer to generate an ultrasonic signal which passes through a measurement path, and determining a flow volume by using evaluation electronics on the basis of a transit time and/or a transit time difference of the ultrasonic signal. A hydraulic force change acting on the ultrasonic transducer through the fluid generates a voltage signal waveform on the ultrasonic transducer and the voltage signal waveform is tapped by the evaluation electronics. An ultrasonic fluid meter, preferably ultrasonic water meter, is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01L 9/08 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of piezoelectric devices
• G01L 9/12 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in capacitance
• G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves

Abstract

A base part intended for producing a cartridge case has a case base for receiving a primer, wherein a peripheral extractor recess is provided on the outer circumference of the base part. To simplify production, the extractor recess has a polygonal geometry that is formed in cross section by a closed traverse.

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 19/08 - PrimersDetonators
• B21K 21/04 - Shaping thin-walled hollow articles, e.g. cartridges
• F42B 5/28 - Cartridge cases of metal

Abstract

A pane assembly (2) for a window (8) arranged in the outer wall (4) of an aircraft (6) in a window plane (10) contains a transparent cover pane (12) in a cover plane (14), a switching film (16) in a scattering plane (18), which is switchable between a transparent state (ZT) and a diffuse state (ZD), a luminous film (20) in a light plane (22) having LEDs (24), wherein a spacing (A) between each two LEDs (24) in relation to one another is at least five times their transverse extension (Q), wherein the pane assembly (2) is arranged in front of the window (8) in an installed state (M), so that scattering plane (18), light plane (22), and window plane (10) extend in parallel to one another and the luminous film (20) is arranged between the window (8) and the switching film (16), and window (8), switching film (16), and luminous film (20) are located aligned one behind another on the line of sight (26). A window assembly (40) contains the window (8) and the pane assembly (2) arranged in front of it in the installed state (M).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
• F21V 14/00 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements
• F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
• F21W 106/00 - Interior vehicle lighting devices
• F21W 107/30 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for aircraft
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

A pane assembly (2) for a window (8) arranged in the outer wall (4) of an aircraft (6) in a window plane (10) contains a transparent cover pane (12) in a cover plane (14), a switching film (16) in a scattering plane (18), which is switchable between a transparent state (ZT) and a diffuse state (ZD), a luminous film (20) in a light plane (22) having LEDs (24), wherein a spacing (A) between each two LEDs (24) in relation to one another is at least five times their transverse extension (Q), wherein the pane assembly (2) is arranged in front of the window (8) in an installed state (M), so that scattering plane (18), light plane (22), and window plane (10) extend in parallel to one another and the luminous film (20) is arranged between the window (8) and the switching film (16), and window (8), switching film (16), and luminous film (20) are located aligned one behind another on the line of sight (26).A window assembly (40) contains the window (8) and the pane assembly (2) arranged in front of it in the installed state (M).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
• B64D 47/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• G02F 1/15 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect
• H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light

Abstract

A cell-contacting system for a battery module having an array of a plurality of battery cells. Cell connectors connect the cell terminals of the battery cells. The signal lines of a printed circuit board connect a signal source of one of the cell connectors to a signal management circuit or a connection interface. A plastics material carrier plate fits onto the battery cell array and has a first receiving region for the printed circuit board and a plurality of second receiving regions for one each of the plurality of cell connectors. The carrier plate has a base plate and frame elements for receiving the printed circuit board and the cell connectors. Snap-action hooks on the frame elements allow the printed circuit board or the cell connectors to be snap-fit into the corresponding receiving regions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
• H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
• H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
• H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates

Goods & Services

Flyers; Announcement cards (stationery); Office requisites; Pen; Writing instruments; Blocks; Stationery; Bookmarkers; Posters; Postcards; Pamphlets. Employment agency services; Personnel recruitment; Personnel marketing; Presentation of companies on the Internet and other media; Publicity columns preparation; Advertising via the Internet; Online advertisements; Publication of printed matter (including in electronic form), for advertising purposes; Dissemination of advertising matter; Dissemination of advertising matter.

Goods & Services

Printed informational flyers featuring companies and employers; printed announcement cards; office supplies, namely, adhesive note pads, sticky notes, pencils, office paper stationery, hanging folders, file sorters, and copying paper; pens; writing instruments; writing pads; paper and stationery; bookmarks; printed posters; and printed brochures about companies and employers Personnel recruitment services and employment agencies; personnel recruitment; personnel marketing in the nature of marketing services directed at personnel recruitment; presentation of companies on the internet and other media in the nature of advertising by transmission of on-line publicity through electronic communications networks; publicity columns preparation in the nature of writing of publicity texts; internet advertising services; online advertising services; publication of printed matter in the nature of publicity texts also in electronic form for advertising purposes; dissemination of advertising matter; and distribution of advertising material and advertising matter

Abstract

The invention relates to a passenger cabin (4) for a passenger aircraft (2), comprising an illumination assembly (6) for the passenger cabin (4), the illumination assembly (6) containing: - a control cable (8); - a data bus (9); - a luminaire assembly (10), which is connected to the data bus (9); - a first decoder (24), which is connected to the control cable (8) and to the data bus (9); - an operating unit (14), which is connected to the control cable (8) and which has two operating elements (16a-d) for selecting, by means of the transmission of first control signals (20) from the operating unit (14) to the first decoder (24) via the control cable (8), predefined light scenarios (18) to be produced by the luminaire assembly (10); wherein: each of the operating elements (16a-d) is assigned its own first control signal (20); the first decoder (24) has a decoding specification (24) having a menu structure, wherein each menu element (28) of the menu structure is selected by means of a specific sequence (50) of successively received first control signals (20); each menu element (28) of the menu structure is assigned exactly one predefined light scenario of the light scenarios (18) which are to be produced by the luminaire assembly (10); each light scenario (18) is assigned a data set, which is stored in the first decoder (24) and has light scene data, from which second control signals (21) to be sent to the luminaire assembly (10) via the data bus (9) can be produced by means of the first decoder (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
• H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light

Abstract

A subscriber in a communication system is configured to transmit data to a base station of the communication system. The subscriber is configured to take a quality criterion of at least one previous transmission between the subscriber and the base station as a basis for transmitting the data in a first frequency range or in a second frequency range being different from each other, and/or in a first time interval or in a second time interval being different from each other. A base station, a method for receiving data and a computer program product are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/12 - Wireless traffic scheduling
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns

Abstract

A cell-contacting system for a battery module having a plurality of battery cells includes a plurality of cell connectors for electrically conductively connecting cell terminals of different battery cells, and a printed circuit board having a plurality of signal lines each configured for connecting a signal source of one of the plurality of cell connectors to a signal management circuit or a connection interface. The signal sources of the cell connectors are electrically conductively connected to the signal lines of the printed circuit board through connection elements. At least one of the connection elements is configured in the form of a press-fit connection element. A battery module having the cell-contacting system is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/514 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells

Abstract

Embodiments provide a method for generating a hopping pattern for transmitting a plurality of sub-data packets in a communication system. The method has a step of deriving a hopping pattern from a binary sequence, wherein an autocorrelation function of the binary sequence has autocorrelation side maximums with a predetermined maximum value. The method further has a step of determining a maximum sub-data packet length for the plurality of sub-data packets in dependence on a total emission duration of the plurality of sub-data packets indicated by the hopping pattern, and a minimum value of a difference sequence of a sorted difference number series derived from the binary sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/71 - Interference-related aspects the interference being narrowband interference
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
• H04B 1/7156 - Arrangements for sequence synchronisation
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04B 1/69 - Spread spectrum techniques

Abstract

The invention relates to a brass alloy having 54 to 64 % of Cu, 0.05 to 0.15% of Al, 0.005 to 0.5% of In, at least one of the components Fe, Sn, Ni in a collective amount of 0.01 to 3.0 %, the remainder being Zn and unavoidable impurities.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 9/04 - Alloys based on copper with zinc as the next major constituent
• C22F 1/08 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of copper or alloys based thereon

Abstract

A method for operating a capacitive touch-sensitive switch having a capacitive sensor element and a sensor circuit includes initially setting a scanning frequency of the capacitive touch-sensitive switch with a good signal-to-noise ratio and then operating the capacitive touch-sensitive switch at a scanning frequency which has been set to detect switch actuation. The process of setting the scanning frequency includes operating the touch-sensitive switch using a first measurement method and at a selected scanning frequency, detecting the measurement signals from the sensor circuit and checking whether the detected measurement signals contain or could contain a critical alias effect. If no critical alias effect and no possibility of a critical alias effect are detected during the check, the scanning frequency can be set as the selection frequency for detection operation of the touch-sensitive switch. A capacitive touch-sensitive switch is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

A percussion fuse (10) for a shell has a fuse body (12), a detonator system with a priming charge (16) in the bottom section (12c) of the fuse body (12), and a firing pin (24) in the head section (12a) of the fuse body (12). The firing pin (24) has a pin rod (26), with a piercing tip (27), and a pin head (25), wherein the firing pin (24) can be moved in the direction of the detonator system (16) in the case of the percussion fuse (20) striking a target, in order that the piercing tip (27) of the firing pin (24) pierces the priming charge in the detonator system (16). In order to improve impact sensing, in particular even in the case of striking a target at a shallow angle, the percussion fuse (10) additionally has a pressure element which is arranged loosely between the head end (12b) of the fuse body (12) and the pin head (25) of the firing pin (24), and is configured and arranged in the head section (12a) of the fuse body (12) in such a way that it can tilt relative to the fuse body (12) and relative to the pin head (25) of the firing pin (24), with the result that, in the case of a deformation of the head section (12a) of the fuse body (12) during striking of a target, it presses in a straight line on the pin head (25) of the firing pin, without tilting the pin head relative to the longitudinal axis (18) of the fuse body (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 1/02 - Impact fuzes, i.e. fuzes actuated only by ammunition impact with firing pin structurally combined with fuze

Abstract

A percussion fuse (10) for a shell has a fuse body (12), a detonator system with a priming charge (16) in the bottom section (12c) of the fuse body (12), and a firing pin (24) in the head section (12a) of the fuse body (12). The firing pin (24) has a pin rod (26), with a piercing tip (27), and a pin head (25), wherein the firing pin (24) can be moved in the direction of the detonator system (16) in the case of the percussion fuse (20) striking a target, in order that the piercing tip (27) of the firing pin (24) pierces the priming charge in the detonator system (16). In order to improve impact sensing, in particular even in the case of striking a target at a shallow angle, the percussion fuse (10) additionally has a pressure element which is arranged loosely between the head end (12b) of the fuse body (12) and the pin head (25) of the firing pin (24), and is configured and arranged in the head section (12a) of the fuse body (12) in such a way that it can tilt relative to the fuse body (12) and relative to the pin head (25) of the firing pin (24), with the result that, in the case of a deformation of the head section (12a) of the fuse body (12) during striking of a target, it presses in a straight line on the pin head (25) of the firing pin, without tilting the pin head relative to the longitudinal axis (18) of the fuse body (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• F42C 1/02 - Impact fuzes, i.e. fuzes actuated only by ammunition impact with firing pin structurally combined with fuze

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery cell contacting device (20) for a battery module (10) comprising a plurality of battery cells (12) which are electrically coupled to one another via a plurality of cell connectors (16), said contacting device comprising a rigid circuit board (21) which is located above the battery cells (12) in the region adjacent to the plurality of cell connectors (16) and is connected to the plurality of cell connectors (16) via a plurality of contact elements (30). For ease and reliability of assembly, the plurality of contact elements are each formed from an electrically conductive wire (32), wherein the wire (32) is electrically conductively connected to the circuit board (21) at the first end portion (31a) of the contact element (30) and can be electrically conductively connected to the associated cell connector (16) at the opposite second end portion (31b) of the contact element (30) and/or is coupled to a sensor element (34) that can be contacted to the associated cell connector (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
• H01M 50/519 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising printed circuit boards [PCB]

Abstract

The invention relates to an air cooling device for cooling an electric component (12) of an electronic assembly (10), containing a heat sink (16) which is thermally coupled to the electric component (12) and a fan (18) for generating a cooling air flow (20) over/through the heat sink (16). The cooling power of the air cooling device can be monitored regardless of the operating state of the electronic assembly (10) in that a heating element (240) which is separate from the electric component and is positioned in a region of the cooling air flow (20) is heated, the fan (18) is actuated so as to increase the cooling air flow intensity, the temperature (Tk) of the heating element (240) is detected, and a defect of the air cooling device is then ascertained on the basis of the detected temperature (Tk) of the heating element (240) after the cooling air flow intensity is intentionally increased.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids

Abstract

A room region (1) for an aircraft is provided, which room region comprises a disinfecting device (3) for disinfecting at least one surface (4) of the room region (1), wherein the disinfecting device (3) is designed to disinfect the surface (4) of the room region (1) by means of UVC radiation (5). The disinfecting device (3) comprises a lighting apparatus (6) for generating and emitting the UVC radiation (5). The lighting apparatus (6) is portable, and, in an active state, the lighting apparatus (6) is stationary and arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
• B64D 11/02 - Toilet fittings
• B64D 11/04 - Galleys

Abstract

A room region (1) for an aircraft is provided, which room region comprises a disinfecting device (3) for disinfecting at least one surface (4) of the room region (1), wherein the disinfecting device (3) is designed to disinfect the surface (4) of the room region (1) by means of UVC radiation (5). The disinfecting device (3) comprises a lighting apparatus (6) for generating and emitting the UVC radiation (5). The lighting apparatus (6) is portable, and, in an active state, the lighting apparatus (6) is stationary and arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/02 - Toilet fittings
• B64D 11/04 - Galleys
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

Abstract

A clutch (1, 18, 22, 26, 46, 48, 59) for selectively connecting a first shaft (3) to a second shaft (9), wherein the clutch (1, 18, 22, 26, 46, 48, 59) is configured to maintain, without the application of an external force, either a closed state, in which a non-positive connection is established between the two shafts (3, 9), or an open state, in which the two shafts (3, 9) are disconnected from one another, wherein the clutch (1, 18, 22, 26, 46, 48, 59) can be switched by means of an actuator (11) from the closed state into the open state and vice versa, wherein the clutch (1, 18, 22, 26, 46, 48, 59) comprises a pressure piece (15) which can be moved along a running track (5) by means of the actuator (11) and which exerts a force on an axially displaceable pressure element (4) connected fixedly to the first shaft (3) for conjoint rotation, with the result that the pressure element (4) is either pressed in the closed state against a friction element (7) connected to the second shaft (9), or is spaced apart from the friction element (7) in the open state.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 23/12 - Mechanical clutch-actuating mechanisms arranged outside the clutch as such
• F16D 13/26 - Friction clutches with axially-movable clutching members with conical friction surfaces in which the or each axially-movable member is pressed exclusively against an axially-located member

Abstract

In order to control a flow of persons and to implement distancing rules in a cabin (1) for an aircraft, a cabin (1) having a first monitored region (11) and a second monitored region (14) is provided. The cabin (1) has a monitoring assembly (10) for monitoring the first monitored region (11) and the second monitored region (14). The monitoring assembly (10) comprises at least one output device (25), which is designed and/or arranged to output an authorization signal (26) and/or a prohibition signal (27) regarding a change in a position and/or presence of at least one person in the first monitored region (11) and/or in the second monitored region (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• B64D 47/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices

Abstract

In order to control a flow of persons and to implement distancing rules in a cabin (1) for an aircraft, a cabin (1) having a first monitored region (11) and a second monitored region (14) is provided. The cabin (1) has a monitoring assembly (10) for monitoring the first monitored region (11) and the second monitored region (14). The monitoring assembly (10) comprises at least one output device (25), which is designed and/or arranged to output an authorization signal (26) and/or a prohibition signal (27) regarding a change in a position and/or presence of at least one person in the first monitored region (11) and/or in the second monitored region (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• B64D 47/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a base part (T) intended for producing a cartridge case and having a case base (4) for receiving a primer, wherein a peripheral extractor recess is provided on the outer circumference of the base part (T). To simplify production, it is proposed that the extractor recess has a polygonal geometry (P1, P2, P3) that is formed in cross section by a closed traverse.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21K 21/04 - Shaping thin-walled hollow articles, e.g. cartridges
• F42B 5/28 - Cartridge cases of metal

Abstract

The invention relates to a base part (T) intended for producing a cartridge case and having a case base (4) for receiving a primer, wherein a peripheral extractor recess is provided on the outer circumference of the base part (T). To simplify production, it is proposed that the extractor recess has a polygonal geometry (P1, P2, P3) that is formed in cross section by a closed traverse.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21K 21/04 - Shaping thin-walled hollow articles, e.g. cartridges
• F42B 5/28 - Cartridge cases of metal

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a participant of a communication system, wherein the communication system communicates wirelessly in a frequency used by a plurality of communication systems, wherein the participant is configured to transmit data uncoordinatedly with respect to other participants and/or a base station of the communication system, wherein the participant is configured to receive, temporally synchronized to a transmitted uplink data transfer to the base station of the communication system, a downlink data transfer from the base station, wherein the downlink data transfer includes signaling information, wherein the participant is configured to receive a point-to-multipoint data transfer from the base station on the basis of the signaling information.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/30 - Resource management for broadcast services
• H04W 4/06 - Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]Services to user groupsOne-way selective calling services
• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a participant of a communication system, wherein the communication system communicates wirelessly in a frequency used by a plurality of communication systems, wherein the participant is configured to transmit data uncoordinatedly with respect to other participants and/or a base station of the communication system, wherein the participant is configured to receive a synchronization data packet of a point-to-multipoint data transfer of the base station of the communication system, wherein the synchronization data packet is transferred in a frequency range of the frequency band of the communication system that is specified or known to the participant, wherein the participant is configured to receive, on the basis of the synchronization data packet, a payload data packet of the point-to-multipoint data transfer that is referenced in time and/or frequency to the synchronization data packet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
• H04B 1/7073 - Synchronisation aspects
• H04W 72/0453 - Resources in frequency domain, e.g. a carrier in FDMA
• H04W 72/23 - Control channels or signalling for resource management in the downlink direction of a wireless link, i.e. towards a terminal
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

A toilet arrangement for an aircraft cabin of an aircraft having a cabin ventilation system for supplying the aircraft cabin with cabin air, includes at least one standing surface for cladding the toilet arrangement. The standing surface is disposed within the toilet arrangement. A ventilator has an entry interface for connection to the cabin ventilation system for transfer of the cabin air. An outlet element is connected to the entry interface for take-over of the cabin air. The ventilator generates a surface-air stream from the cabin air. The surface-air stream flows over the standing surface from the outlet element to dry the standing surface. An aircraft having the toilet arrangement and a method for drying a standing surface of the toilet arrangement are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/02 - Toilet fittings

Abstract

A knock detection device includes a proximity sensor, at least one sound sensor, and a signal processing unit. The proximity sensor and the sound sensor are respectively electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The signal processing unit receives and/or processes the signal of the sound sensor according to the signal of the proximity sensor. A household appliance includes the knock detection device. The knock detection device is disposed inside the household appliance on the back side of a panel provided for knocking by a user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 9/30 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass
• G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination

Abstract

An electronic household appliance has a control system which has a plurality of internal control units and a communication network between the plurality of internal control units. A selected internal control unit of the plurality of internal control units contains a controller and is additionally provided with a communication device which is configured for data communication with at least one external administrative unit without intermediate storage of the data to be communicated. The controller of the selected internal control unit is also configured to control data communication between the at least one external administrative unit and the plurality of internal control units of the control system via the communication device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/41 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by interpolation, e.g. the computation of intermediate points between programmed end points to define the path to be followed and the rate of travel along that path
• G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

Abstract

A non-contact gesture control module based on the principle of infrared reflection, contains a sensing area composed of a plurality of infrared transmitting tubes and a plurality of infrared receiving tubes, the infrared transmitting tubes and the infrared receiving tubes being alternately arranged in an extending direction. A control circuit controls the switching on and off of the individual infrared transmitting tubes and the individual infrared receiving tubes. A signal processor is provided for receiving and processing signals generated by the plurality of infrared receiving tubes and determining a coordinate position of an object in the extending direction above the sensing area. The gesture control module performs precise non-contact control and fine adjustment of gears and thus stepless speed regulation of a household appliance.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• G01S 7/48 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
• G01S 7/51 - Display arrangements
• G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
• G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

Abstract

The invention relates to a diaphragm clutch for optionally connecting a first shaft (1) and a second shaft (3), more particularly an input shaft and an output shaft, comprising a bi-stable diaphragm spring arrangement (6), with which, without the application of an external force, both an engaged state producing a frictional connection between the two shafts (1, 3), and a disengaged state separating the two shafts (1, 3) from one another, is maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 13/58 - Friction clutches Details

Abstract

An ultrasound flow measurement device has a vessel through which a fluid to be measured flows. An ultrasound measurement configuration with an ultrasound transducer is provided for measuring a propagation time of an ultrasound signal containing a plurality of periods along a measurement section that runs partly in a direction of flow. A controller determines a fluid flow on a basis of a propagation time measurement. The controller contains a memory, a first evaluator for determining a period duration of at least one of the periods of an ultrasound signal received after passing through the measurement section, a second evaluator for determining a spread value of a predetermined number of last received ultrasound signals, a comparator for comparing the spread value with a threshold value, and an actioning device for initiating a control action, assigned to the threshold value that has been exceeded, for the ultrasound flow measurement device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters

Abstract

A flow measuring device detecting a fluid volume quantity since a start of a measurement includes a processing device determining a current flow rate parameter at measurement times using measurement data of a sensor, to increase a volume quantity based on a current flow rate parameter when operating in a first operating mode, and to keep the volume quantity constant when operating in a second mode. The processing device stores the current flow rate parameter for each measurement time in a data memory, resulting after several measuring times in storing previous flow rate parameters determined at these measuring times. Upon satisfying a switchover condition, depending on the current flow rate parameter, during operation in the second mode, the processing unit switches over to the first mode, and the volume quantity increases as a function of the current flow rate parameter and a predefined number of previous flow rate parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters

Abstract

A measuring device has at least one ultrasonic transducer and an evaluator for evaluating a measurement signal provided by the at least one ultrasonic transducer. The evaluator is set up to determine a first comparison signal, by comparing the measurement signal with a first switching threshold, and a second comparison signal, by comparing the measurement signal with a second switching threshold which is different from the first switching threshold, and to determine a signal amplitude of the measurement signal depending on the first and second comparison signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters

Abstract

Embodiments relate to a subscriber of a communication system, wherein the subscriber is configured to transmit data to a base station of the communication system. On the basis of a quality criterion of at least one previous transmission between the subscriber and the base station, the subscriber is configured to transmit the data in a first frequency range or in a second frequency range, said first frequency range and second frequency range differing, and/or to transmit the data in a first time interval or in a second time interval, said first time interval and second time interval differing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/02 - Selection of wireless resources by user or terminal
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria

Abstract

Data transmitter of a digital communication system, wherein the data transmitter is configured to transmit a pilot signal, wherein, for at least one partial transfer duration of a transfer duration of the pilot signal, the pilot signal is precisely at one frequency of a plurality of frequencies of a frequency channel used for data transfer by the data transmitter according to a modulation method, wherein the partial transfer duration corresponds to at least two symbol durations, preferably at least three symbol durations, or particularly preferably at least four symbol durations, of the data transfer of the data transmitter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

Abstract

Embodiments of the proposed invention include a subscriber of an uncoordinated communications system, wherein the subscriber is configured to receive and decode a first data packet of a plurality of data packets of a multicast data transmission, wherein the plurality of data packets are multiple transmissions of the same data packet, wherein the subscriber is configured to determine whether the subscriber fulfills a receiving criterion, wherein the subscriber is configured such that, if the subscriber fulfills the receiving criterion, it will receive no further data packets of the plurality of data packets of the multicast data transmission, wherein the subscriber is configured such that, if the subscriber does not fulfill the receiving criterion, it receives at least one second data packet of the plurality of data packets of the multicast data transmission.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• H04L 1/18 - Automatic repetition systems, e.g. Van Duuren systems

Abstract

GP 665 CA RT/ND/dkABSTRACTIn passenger aeroplanes, baggage compartments for holding passengers' baggage areusually arranged above the rows of seats. It is the object of the invention to propose an interior space management system which is characterized by improved management of the aeroplane interior.For this purpose, an interior space management system (1) for an aircraft (2) isproposed, the aircraft (2) having a stowage compartment arrangement (6), the stowage compartment arrangement (6) having a plurality of stowage compartment sections (7), each for holding one or more baggage items (8), and having a control unit (16), the control unit (16) being designed to control and/or manage a distribution of interior regionsof an interior space (3) of the aircraft (2), and the control unit (16) being designed tocontrol and/or manage an occupancy of the stowage compartment sections (7) on the basis of historical data of the aircraft (2) and/or on the basis of baggage data of the baggage items (8). Figure 1Date Recue/Date Received 2021-01-05

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An electromagnetic valve has a magnetic coil and a movable element coupled to a valve element. The magnetic coil, when excited, conveys the movable element in one direction to move the valve element from its initial position into its active position. A control circuit for the electromagnetic valve has a current source for optionally supplying current to the magnetic coil and a measuring device for measuring a voltage level of the magnetic coil and/or a current level through the magnetic coil. A monitoring unit which is connected to the measuring device establishes a switching state of the electromagnetic valve corresponding to the position of its valve element based on the intended current supply state of the current source and the current and/or voltage characteristic measured by the measuring device and, if appropriate, determines a fault state of the current supply and/or the electromagnetic valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24C 3/12 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
• F23N 1/00 - Regulating fuel supply
• F23N 5/10 - Systems for controlling combustion using devices responsive to thermal changes or to thermal expansion of a medium using thermocouples
• F23N 5/24 - Preventing development of abnormal or undesired conditions, i.e. safety arrangements
• G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
• H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current

Abstract

b, wherein the power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6 are embodied as a power transfer arrangement 2 for supplying the power to a mobile terminal 4, wherein the power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6 are designed to transfer power over a distance of several centimetres, wherein the power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6 are deigned to set up a wireless and/or cordless supply connection segment 10 between the power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6. In addition, an aircraft is proposed that comprises the cabin interior arrangement 1 comprising the power transfer arrangement 2 for supplying power to the terminal 4.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 41/00 - Power installations for auxiliary purposes
• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats
• H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
• H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers
• B60Q 3/41 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors specially adapted for specific vehicle types for mass transit vehicles, e.g. buses

Abstract

ABSTRACTA cabin interior arrangement 1 for an aircraft is proposed that comprises a first cabininterior object and a second cabin interior object 3a, b, comprising a power transmitting device 5 for transmitting power from an aircraft electrical system 7, wherein the power transmitting device 5 is arranged on the first cabin interior object 3a, comprising a power receiving device 6 for receiving the power from the power transmitting device 5, whereinthe power receiving device 6 is arranged on the second cabin interior object 3b, whereinthe power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6 are embodied as a power transfer arrangement 2 for supplying the power to a mobile terminal 4, wherein the power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6 are designed to transfer power over a distance of several centimetres, wherein the power transmitting device 5and the power receiving device 6 are deigned to set up a wireless and/or cordless supplyconnection segment 10 between the power transmitting device 5 and the power receiving device 6. In addition, an aircraft is proposed that comprises the cabin interior arrangement 1 comprising the power transfer arrangement 2 for supplying power to the terminal 4. Figure 1Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-02

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• B64D 41/00 - Power installations for auxiliary purposes
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
• H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers

Goods & Services

Electric machine drives for home appliances, professional appliances, vending machines, heat pumps, power tools, combined heat and power units, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, e-bikes and pedelecs; electric motors and parts thereof for home appliances, professional appliances, vending machines, heat pumps, power tools, combined heat and power units, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, e-bikes and pedelecs and, not for land vehicles; speed governors for motors for home appliances, professional appliances, vending machines, heat pumps, power tools, combined heat and power units, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, e-bikes and pedelecs; electric pumps for home appliances, professional appliances, vending machines, heat pumps, power tools, combined heat and power units, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, e-bikes and pedelecs; electric compressors for home appliances, professional appliances, vending machines, heat pumps, power tools, combined heat and power units, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, e-bikes and pedelecs; dishwashers; and washing machines, namely, clothes washing machines Apparatus and instruments for the conversion of electric current, namely, frequency converters; control apparatus and instruments, namely, electric and electronic controllers for electric motors, electronic drives, electric pumps and electric compressors; rectifiers; electrical controllers and electronic controllers for cloths washing machines for private and industrial purposes, for electric pumps, for electronic drives and for electric compressors; voltage, current and frequency converters; inverters; DC/AC power inverters; DC/AC power converters; electrical intelligent motor control devices; electric sensors for voltage, current, frequency and mechanical variables including torque, speed and power; voltage current converters; and electric power converters, all of the above goods are for use in home appliances, professional appliances, vending machines, heat pumps, power tools, combined heat and power units, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units, e-bikes and pedelecs

Goods & Services

Electric machine drives; electric motors and parts thereof, not for land vehicles; speed governors for motors; electric pumps; electric compressors; dishwashers; washing machines, namely, clothes washing machines Apparatus and instruments for the conversion of electric current, namely, frequency converters; control apparatus and instruments, namely, electric and electronic controllers for electric motors, electronic drives, electric pumps and electric compressors; rectifiers; electrical controllers and electronic controllers for clothes washing machines, for private and industrial purpose, for electric pumps, for electronic drives and for electric compressors; voltage, current and frequency converters; inverters; DC/AC power inverters; DC/AC power converters; electrical intelligent motor control devices; electric sensors for voltage, current, frequency and mechanical variables, such as torque, speed and power; voltage current converters; electric power converters

Abstract

The invention relates to a measuring device for ascertaining a pressure in a measuring container (4) which receives a fluid or through which the fluid flows. The measuring container (4) is equipped with a vibration transducer (6) of the measuring device (1), and a controller (19) of the measuring device (1) is designed to actuate the vibration transducer (6) in order to excite a wave (8) in the fluid, wherein the vibration transducer (6) is designed and arranged on the measuring container (4) such that the wave (8) is guided back to the vibration transducer (6) along a propagation path (9) or to at least one other vibration transducer (7) of the measuring device (1) arranged on the measuring container (4), and the controller (19) is designed to detect the travel time of the wave (8) to the vibration transducer or to the other vibration transducer (6, 7) along the propagation path (9) and ascertain the pressure in the measuring container (4) on the basis of the travel time. The vibration transducer and/or the other vibration transducer (6, 7) is movably mounted on the measuring container (4) such that the transducers are displaced relative to the measuring container (4) against a restoring force in the event of a pressure increase in the measuring container (4), whereby the length of the propagation path (9) and thus the travel time change according to the pressure in the measuring container (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 11/02 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by means not provided for in group or by optical means
• G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters

Abstract

A method operates a measuring device used to determine a fluid variable. The measuring devices contains a vibration transducer driven to excite a wave in the fluid due to a test excitation signal. The wave is guided along a propagation path back to the vibration transducer or to an additional vibration transducer, thereby exciting the (additional) vibration transducer to vibrate. An output signal relating to this vibration is acquired, and a frequency of that segment of the output signal that lies in an analysis interval is determined. The analysis interval starts once the driving of the vibration transducer to excite the wave has finished, and/or once a maximum of the amplitude of the vibration is reached. The determination of the fluid variable is performed based on the determined frequency. An error message or a notification is output to a user and/or to a device external to the measuring device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
• G01N 29/036 - Analysing fluids by measuring frequency or resonance of acoustic waves
• G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details

Abstract

In order to operate a capacitive contact switch (10) having a capacitive sensor element (12) and a sensor circuit (14), it is proposed to initially set (S10) a scanning frequency of the capacitive contact switch (10) with a good signal-to-noise ratio and to then operate (S20) the capacitive contact switch (10) at the scanning frequency which has been set in order to capture switch actuation. According to the invention, the process of setting the scanning frequency comprises operating (S102) the contact switch (10) using a first measurement method and at a selected scanning frequency, capturing (S104) the measurement signals from the sensor circuit (14) and checking (S106-110) whether the captured measurement signals contain or could contain a critical alias effect. If no critical alias effect and no possibility of a critical alias effect are detected during the check (S106-110), the scanning frequency can be set as the selection frequency for capture operation (S20) of the contact switch (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

An operating device contains a cover plate having an opening, a rotatable operating element having an operating head on the cover plate, and a shaft running through the opening. Behind the cover plate and at a distance therefrom, there is a circuit board having an opening through which the shaft extends. The operating device includes a tube element which has a hollow-cylindrical base body that runs, between the cover plate and the shaft of the operating element, at least partially through the opening of the cover plate, and a radial inner side that forms, between the tube element and the shaft of the operating element, an inner flow channel that runs through the opening of the cover plate and past the opening of the circuit board, to protect the circuit board against extraneous substances which may enter the operating device through the opening of the cover plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/00 - Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
• G01D 5/347 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells using displacement encoding scales
• G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
• H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details

Goods & Services

Electrical drives for machines; Electric motors, and their parts, not for land vehicles; electrical controls for engines and machines; Speed governors for machines, engines and motors; Pumps [machines]; Compressors; Rinsing machines; Washing apparatus. Apparatus and instruments for transforming electricity; Inspecting apparatus and instruments; Rectifiers; Controllers; Transducers; Inverter units; Inverters; DC/AC inverters; DC/AC converters; Intelligent motor control devices; Sensors for use in the control of engines; Voltage converters; Current transformers; Inverters [electricity].

Goods & Services

Electrical drives for machines; Electric motors, and their parts, not for land vehicles; controllers for electric motors, controllers for electric machines; Speed governors for machines, engines and motors; Pumps, compressors, Rinsing machines and Washing apparatus, Not for paint coating machines or paint spraying guns. Apparatus and instruments for transforming electricity; Inspecting apparatus and instruments; Rectifiers; Controllers; Transducers; Inverter units; Inverters; DC/AC inverters; DC/AC converters; Intelligent motor control devices; Sensors for use in the control of engines; Voltage converters; Current transformers; Inverters [electricity].

Goods & Services

Electrical and electronic sending, receiving, display, control, recording and evaluation apparatus for controlling, regulating, metering, measuring and registering apparatus for gases and liquids, electricity, heat and cold measuring apparatus and meters, in particular for remote data transmission and display; data transmission, data processing and data storage apparatus; antennas; apparatus for operating a radio network; radio networks; data transmitters and receivers, in particular radio-based; data capture apparatus; apparatus for remotely reading data and measurement values, in particular radio-based; modems; parts and accessories of the above mentioned goods, as far as included in this class; software for reading, transmitting and managing data, in particular all types of consumption data; energy management software; software for evaluating and billing consumption data of all kinds. Installation of radio systems and networks; customer services and servicing, namely maintenance and repair, in particular for radio systems and networks, and for control apparatus for these systems and networks. Creation of software for reading, transmitting and managing data, in particular consumption data of all kinds; creation of energy management software; creation of software for evaluating and billing consumption data of all kinds.

Abstract

An announcement device or a passenger aircraft contains a memory or announcements with assigned potential flight phases and a control and evaluation unit with inputs for input signals with information relating to flight phases of the passenger aircraft, an output for the announcements, wherein the control and evaluation unit is configured to determine a current flight phase on the basis of the input signals, to check whether an announcement for the current flight phase is present in the memory, and to output this announcement as the current announcement at the output. A passenger aircraft contains the announcement device. In a method for outputting an announcement, announcements and input signals are provided, a current flight phase is automatically determined from the said input signals and a possibly present associated current announcement is output. A cabin management system of a passenger aircraft is used as an announcement device and/or to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An announcement device (4) for a passenger aircraft (2) contains a memory (6) for announcements (A1-3) with assigned potential flight phases (P1-3) and a control and evaluation unit (16) with inputs (8a-c) for input signals (10a-c) with information (12a-c) relating to flight phases (P1-3) of the passenger aircraft (2), an output (14) for the announcements (A1-3), wherein the control and evaluation unit (16) is configured to determine a current flight phase (AP) on the basis of the input signals (10a-c), to check whether an announcement (A-3) for the current flight phase (AP) is present in the memory (6), and to output this announcement (A1-3) as the current announcement (AA) at the output (14).A passenger aircraft (2) contains the announcement device (4).In a method for outputting an announcement (AA), announcements (A1-3) and input signals (10a-c) are provided, a current flight phase (AP) is automatically determined from the said input signals and a possibly present associated current announcement (AA) is output.A cabin management system (22) of a passenger aircraft (2) is used as an announcement device (4) and/or to carry out the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
• B64D 47/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of signal or lighting devices
• H04R 27/00 - Public address systems

Abstract

According to embodiments, the invention provides a data sink which is configured to receive a signal of a data source, the signal being emitted by the data source in response to an event and the data sink being configured to determine a point in time of the event based on a time delay between the event and the reception of the signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

A data receiver receives at least one signal from a data transmitter and determines therefrom at least one environment parameter of the data transmitter or of an environment of the data transmitter. The data receiver is configured to identify an operational state of the data transmitter or of a component of the data transmitter by comparing the at least one environment parameter so received or an environment parameter profile determined on the basis of the at least one environment parameter, with an environment parameter reference profile which describes an expected environment parameter or an expected environment parameter profile in the environment of the data transmitter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/17 - Detection of non-compliance or faulty performance, e.g. response deviations
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]