Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device for measuring a level of a fluid in a container for holding a fluid, specifically a level sensor. The container is provided with a conduit for at least one of the supply and the removal of the fluid. A dynamic pressure probe, such as a pitot tube, is arranged in the conduit. The dynamic pressure probe is connected to a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure in the dynamic pressure probe. The fluid level in the container can be determined by using the measured pressure.

Abstract: A method for measuring a position using a magnet and a sensor for detecting the magnetic field strength of the magnet. The magnet and/or the sensor interact with a movable element so that a relative movement between the sensor and the magnet can be effected. The position of the movable element in accordance with the coordinates in a system of coordinates can be ascertained on the basis of the magnetic field having a predetermined shape generated by the magnet and detected by the sensor. The sensor ascertains three linearly independent spatial direction components of the magnetic field strength of the magnetic field acting at the location of the sensor. Each coordinate along a coordinate axis of the system coordinates of the magnetic field is determined individually and unambiguously by the combination of the three linearly independent spatial direction components of the magnetic field strength detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A lighting unit for a household appliance, the lighting unit has a printed circuit board having a light-emitting means arranged on the printed circuit board, and a base for receiving the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is arranged on a metallic holding part such that good thermally conductive contact is provided between the printed circuit board and the holding part, and the holding part is fastened on the base in such a way that good heat transfer is provided from the holding part to the base.

Abstract: An encoder, comprising a first element, a second element, and a plurality of components, in which the first element is movable among a plurality of positions relative to the second element, each position is adjacent to at least one other position, each component generates a signal at each of said positions, and movement of the first element from any position to any adjacent position results in a change in a signal from only one of said components. Also, an encoder that comprises a multi-detector element which comprises two or more sub-detectors that generate sub-signals, the sub-detectors spaced from each other a distance (rotational and/or translational) that is smaller than a distance between two positions of a first element. Also, a method of detecting a position of a first element relative to a second element, comprising moving a first element relative to a second element from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A multi-function controller, comprising a control element, a support element, at least a first light emitter and at least a first light receiver. A multi-function controller, comprising a control element, at least a first magnet and at least a first sensor. In some aspects, one or more occluders is provided. In some aspects, a control element is rotatable and/or tiltable, and/or the control element can be pushed or pulled, and movement of the control element is detected optically or by Hall effect sensors. In some aspects, an icon cap is not rotatable. A method comprising rotating and/or tilting a control element on a multi-function controller, and detecting a position of the control element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring apparatus for measuring a measurement variable of a fluid, particularly a sensor, such as a pressure sensor or a displacement sensor. The measuring apparatus comprises a housing, a diaphragm arranged in and/or on the housing, and a resilient element formed in the manner of a leaf spring for restoring the diaphragm. A signal transmitter is operatively connected to the diaphragm and/or the resilient element, and a signal receiver cooperates with the signal transmitter. The resilient element is fastened on the housing at the edge of the resilient element, more specifically in particular only at parts of the edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device for measuring a level of a fluid in a container for holding a fluid, specifically a level sensor. The container is provided with a conduit for at least one of the supply and the removal of the fluid. A dynamic pressure probe, such as a pitot tube, is arranged in the conduit. The dynamic pressure probe is connected to a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure in the dynamic pressure probe. The fluid level in the container can be determined by using the measured pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit, in particular for a household appliance, for example for the drum of a washing machine, a tumble dryer or the like, comprising a printed circuit board, comprising a light-emitting means arranged on the printed circuit board, and comprising a base for receiving the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is arranged on a metallic holding part in such a way that good thermally conductive contact is provided between the printed circuit board and the holding part. Furthermore, the holding part is fastened on the base in such a way that, in turn, good heat transfer is provided from the holding part to the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring apparatus for measuring a measurement variable of a fluid, in particular a sensor, such as a pressure sensor or a travel sensor. The measuring apparatus has a housing, a diaphragm which is arranged in and/or on the housing and an elastic element, which is designed in the manner of a leaf spring, for restoring the diaphragm. A signal transmitter is operatively connected to the diaphragm and/or to the elastic element, and a signal receiver interacts with the signal transmitter. Structures for providing reinforcement are arranged in the edge region and/or in the center of the elastic element.

Abstract: An electrical switch having a housing, with a contact system being located in the interior of the housing. A movable operating member, in particular in the form of a rocker, is arranged on the housing for switching action on the contact system. An opening is located in the housing, for the switching action of the operating member. An elastic seal for the opening is attached to the housing. The operating member comprises a moving inner part, which is located in the interior of the housing, in particular an inner rocker which can pivot, and a moving outer part, which is located on the exterior of the housing, in particular an outer rocker which can pivot. The seal completely covers the opening. The outer part moves the inner part, via the elastically moving seal, for switching action on the contact system.

Abstract: A method for measuring a position using a magnet and a sensor for detecting the magnetic field strength of the magnet. The magnet and/or the sensor interact with a movable element so that a relative movement between the sensor and the magnet can be effected. The position of the movable element in accordance with the co-ordinates in a system of co-ordinates can be ascertained on the basis of the magnetic field generated by the magnet and detected by the sensor. The sensor ascertains the components of the magnetic field strength of the magnetic field in three linearly independent spatial directions. The magnet generates an analytically describable magnetic field. Each co-ordinate along a co-ordinate axis of the system of co-ordinates in a half-space of the magnetic field is determined individually and unambiguously by the combination of the components of the magnetic field strength detected by the sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring apparatus for measuring a measurement variable of a fluid, in particular a sensor, such as a pressure sensor or a travel sensor. The measuring apparatus has a housing, a diaphragm which is arranged in and/or on the housing and an elastic element, which is designed in the manner of a leaf spring, for restoring the diaphragm. A signal transmitter is operatively connected to the diaphragm and/or to the elastic element, and a signal receiver interacts with the signal transmitter. Structures for providing reinforcement are arranged in the edge region and/or in the center of the elastic element.

Abstract: An electrical switch having a housing, with a contact system being located in the interior of the housing. A movable operating member, in particular in the form of a rocker, is arranged on the housing for switching action on the contact system. An opening is located in the housing, for the switching action of the operating member. An elastic seal for the opening is attached to the housing. The operating member comprises a moving inner part, which is located in the interior of the housing, in particular an inner rocker which can pivot, and a moving outer part, which is located on the exterior of the housing, in particular an outer rocker which can pivot. The seal completely covers the opening. The outer part moves the inner part, via the elastically moving seal, for switching action on the contact system.