Abstract: A method of spectrometry on a spatially extensive sample with generation of a measure in respect of a match of a detected spectrum of a first generation with a single or a plurality of predetermined comparative spectra of chemical substances is disclosed. The method includes the steps: determining at least one location of the first generation on the sample, irradiating the sample with electromagnetic radiation with a plurality of frequencies or a frequency band between 1 GHz and 30 THz at the given location of the first generation of a first order on the sample, frequency-resolved detection of a measure in respect of the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation irradiated on to the sample at the location of the first generation and transmitted or reflected by the sample as the spectrum of the first generation, and calculating a respective measure in respect of a match of the detected spectrum of the first generation with one of the comparative spectra.

Abstract: An articulated vehicle has a joint between the vehicle parts. The joint includes two joint segments that are rotatable relative to each other. The joint includes a damping device configured in such a manner that in any angular position of the joint segments, the damping torque acting on the joint is substantially the same in a positive as well as in a negative direction of rotation at the moment of a reversal of the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A door seal for a doorway in a vehicle for public passenger transportation has at least one reinforcing element coated with an elastomer, the reinforcing element having a lesser elasticity in the longitudinal direction of the seal than in the transverse direction.

Abstract: The invention concerns an access tunnel to an aircraft (1), comprising a plurality of interconnected tunnel elements (3, 23).

Abstract: A pivotable canopy roof (1) of an air passenger stair or an air passenger bridge, the canopy roof comprising a flexible frame (3) at its free front end, which is connected to a portal frame (2) on the air passenger stair or air passenger bridge (11) by way of two articulated arms (30, 30a) disposed next to each other in a spaced-apart relationship, wherein a bellows (5) is disposed between the flexible frame (3) and the portal frame (2), the first and second articulated arm (30, 30a) including an upper arm (31, 31a) articulately disposed on the portal frame (2) and a lower arm (35, 35a) articulately connected to the upper arm (31, 31a), wherein the lower arm (35, 35a) comprises an end member (36, 36a), the end member (36) of the at least one articulated arm (30) being adapted to be pivoted laterally by way of a pivot joint (37).

Abstract: A device for imaging an object by electromagnetic high frequency radiation including at least one detector for electromagnetic high frequency radiation and at least one imaging device for generating a focus. To provide a device for and a method of imaging an object by electromagnetic high frequency radiation, which makes it possible to detect even a rapidly moving object with a high level of resolution, it is proposed that the device has at least one controllable element for changing the beam direction, which is so adapted that the focus of the imaging device is movable.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a floor of a dome module as an interface between an air passenger bridge or air passenger stairs and the airplane, wherein the floor comprises a stationary floor section and a floor head part, wherein the floor head part exhibits several floor segments, which are connected to one another by a buffer cross-beam that is flexible over at least a portion of its length, wherein several floor segments are horizontally displaceable relative to one another.

Abstract: A door seal for a doorway in a vehicle for public passenger transportation has at least one reinforcing element coated with an elastomer, the reinforcing element having a lesser elasticity in the longitudinal direction of the seal than in the transverse direction.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a cover device (1) for moving system or machine parts such as e.g. machine bellows, axle boots etc., the cover device (1) having a reinforcing element, the reinforcing element having a plurality of threads or yarns, the threads or yarns featuring a reticulated silicone-rubber.

Abstract: A pivotable canopy roof (1) of an air passenger stair or an air passenger bridge, the canopy roof comprising a flexible frame (3) at its free front end, which is connected to a portal frame (2) on the air passenger stair or air passenger bridge (11) by way of two articulated arms (30, 30a) disposed next to each other in a spaced-apart relationship, wherein a bellows (5) is disposed between the flexible frame (3) and the portal frame (2), the first and second articulated arm (30, 30a) including an upper arm (31, 31a) articulately disposed on the portal frame (2) and a lower arm (35, 35a) articulately connected to the upper arm (31, 31a), wherein the lower arm (35, 35a) comprises an end member (36, 36a), the end member (36) of the at least one articulated arm (30) being adapted to be pivoted laterally by way of a pivot joint (37).

Abstract: The object of the invention is an air passenger stair or an air passenger bridge (1) with an approximately U-shaped portal frame (3) disposed on the front end of the air passenger stair or bridge (1) for receiving a canopy roof (10), the canopy roof comprising at least one bellows (5) and an actuation device (9) for the bellows, wherein, in order to connect at least the actuation device (9) of the canopy roof (10) with the portal frame (10), an adapter device is disposed on the portal frame (3).

Abstract: A bellows is provided as part of a crossway between two vehicles connected to each other in an articulated manner or as a telescopic gangway, with a material web which is provided with a layer of synthetic material. The material web has a top (upper) side made of a textile and a bottom (under) side made of textile (11, 12). The spacer fibers/pile threads (13) are provided between the top side and the bottom side, such that a space between the top side and bottom side results when the material web is in a non-loaded condition.

Abstract: A bellows for a gangway between two hinge-linked vehicles, an aircraft boarding stairs or an aircraft boarding bridge, has several bellows frames in the longitudinal direction of the bellows. The bellows has an at least single-layered reinforcement, which is coated on at least one side with a plastic material. The reinforcement has guides for the bellows frames. The coated reinforcement is tensioned in the circumferential direction of the bellows at least between two bellows frames.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a bellows of a passage or the side panel between two vehicles joined in an articulated manner, e.g. a railway vehicle or an articulated bus, wherein the design contains numerous adjacent pleats, wherein at least on one side of the numerous pleats there is a corrugation element disposed in a pleat, in each case, wherein the ends of the respective pleats and the corrugation element are connected to one another.

Abstract: A device for coupling the roof area of two articulated vehicle parts, for limiting the roll and/or pitch movements of the vehicle parts relative to each other. The device includes at least two consoles. At least one console is disposed on the roof area of a first vehicle part. The at least two consoles are connected to each other by a coupling arm. At least one of the consoles includes a leaf spring.

Abstract: A bellows for a gangway of an articulated vehicle, the articulated vehicle having at least two articulately connected vehicle parts, and has an elastic sheath on its outer side.

Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated vehicle with a joint between the vehicle parts. The joint includes two joint segments that are rotatable relative to each other. The joint comprises a damping device, wherein the damping device is configured in such a manner that in any angular position of the joint segments the damping torque acting on the joint is substantially the same in a positive as well as in a negative direction of rotation at the moment of a reversal of the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A corrugation bellows for a transfer between two articulated vehicles has a plurality of corrugations which are generally U-shaped in cross-section. Two adjacent corrugations are connected together by a frame. The corrugations may have a web interconnecting two limbs, with the web being substantially planar in a substantially neutral state of the bellows. The limbs extend at right angles to the web in a substantially neutral state of the bellows.

Abstract: A conveyor belt for a treadmill has a contoured structure on its upper surface which causes a runner to experience bumps and depressions when running. The contoured features may be provided by plates attached to the conveyor belt, and/or by inserts placed onto the belt or within chambers defined in the belt. The contoured features may vary in hardness.

Abstract: A bellows for a passage between two pivotally connected vehicles or an aircraft passenger bridge or stairway, has bellows material with a coating. The material of the bellows has a protective layer printed on at least partially as a coating.