Abstract: A robotic cleaner includes a housing, a suction conduit with an opening, and a leading roller mounted in front of a brush roll. An inter-roller air passageway may be defined between the leading roller and the brush roll wherein the lower portion of the leading roller is exposed to a flow path to the suction conduit and an upper portion of the leading roller is outside of the flow path. Optionally, a combing unit includes a plurality of combing protrusions extending into the leading roller and having leading edges not aligned with a center of the leading roller. Optionally, a sealing strip is located along a rear side of the opening and along a portion of left and right sides of the opening. The underside may define side edge vacuum passageways extending from the sides of the housing partially between the leading roller and the sealing strip towards the opening.

Abstract: A method for spreading broadcasting material using an agricultural spreader is provided, and in particular with an open-loop and/or closed-loop control device in which open-loop and/or closed-loop control with at least one adjustment parameter is provided for the spreader and is configured to influence on the basis of the at least one adjustment parameter a spread pattern of the broadcasting material that can be spread by the spreader, where a need for the adaptation of a control behavior of the at least one adjustment parameter is detected, and after the detection of the need for the adaptation of the control behavior, the control behavior of the at least one adjustment parameter is adapted; where a need for adjustment parameter adaptation for influencing the spread pattern is additionally detected, and one or more adjustment parameters with adapted control behavior are changed after the need for adjustment parameter adaptation has been detected.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly comprising a first waveguide, and a second waveguide designed as a dielectric multimodal waveguide, and a waveguide transition for transmitting an electromagnetic wave between the first waveguide and the second waveguide, the waveguide transition having a dielectric waveguide piece which is between the first waveguide and the second waveguide. The dielectric waveguide piece is capable of guiding a smaller mode number than the second waveguide, at least in a front section, facing the first waveguide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for producing composite components including at least one wound fiber reinforced polymer layer, including: a support with a first holding device and a second holding device for mounting a liner in between, where the first and the second holding device are such that the liner can rotate around a central rotation axis which extends through the first holding device and the second holding device, and at least two movable arms for feeding a fiber structure, where the support is established such that the liner can be moved axially parallel to the central rotation axis and each movable arm for feeding the fiber structure can be moved perpendicular to the central rotation axis. Further disclosed herein is a process for producing composite components using the device.

Abstract: Technologies for interruptibility analysis and notification are disclosed. In at least one illustrative embodiment, a method may comprise generating a live data stream including activity data received from one or more sensors associated with a worker, repeatedly generating an interruptibility status of the worker as a function of the activity data in the live data stream over a recent time period, and transmitting a signal that causes one of a plurality of status indicators to be displayed, the displayed status indicator corresponding to the current interruptibility status of the worker.

Abstract: An apparatus for impregnating fiber structures with a matrix material includes a lower part having a bath for receiving the matrix material and a draining unit. The draining unit includes a wiper having a wiping edge, over which the impregnated fiber structure is guided during operation, and a surface inclined in the direction of the bath, by which matrix material draining from the fiber structure can return into the bath. The draining unit includes a cover on which a deflection unit, by which the fiber structure is pressed into the bath when the cover is mounted, is mounted. When the cover is mounted, a gap is formed between the cover and the lower part on the sides by which the fiber structure is guided into the apparatus and emerges from the apparatus. A method for impregnating fiber structures with a matrix material is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fiber composite material including: (a) a polyurethane obtained reaction of at least the components: (i) a polyisocyanate composition; and (ii) a polyol composition including at least 15% by weight of an at least trifunctional alcohol (ii.1), which exhibits at least two primary hydroxyl groups (ii.1); and (b) fibers which are at least partially embedded in the compact polyurethane. Further disclosed herein are a process for producing a fiber composite material, a fiber composite material obtained by this process, and a method of using the fiber composite material for producing a pipe, in particular a conical pipe, a pipe connector, a pressure vessel, a storage tank, an insulator, a mast, a bar, a roller, a torsion shaft, a profile, a piece of sports equipment, a molded part, a cover, an automotive exterior part, a rope, a cable, an isogrid structure or a semi-finished textile product.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly, comprising an electrical circuit assembly, a dielectric waveguide with a longitudinal axis (A), and a waveguide transition lying therebetween for transmitting an electromagnetic wave between the electrical circuit assembly and the dielectric waveguide. The waveguide transition has a first electrically conductive plate and a second electrically conductive plate which are arranged between the electrical circuit assembly and the dielectric waveguide in an offset manner to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis (A) of the dielectric waveguide.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly comprising a first waveguide, and a second waveguide designed as a dielectric multimodal waveguide, and a waveguide transition for transmitting an electromagnetic wave between the first waveguide and the second waveguide, the waveguide transition having a dielectric waveguide piece which is between the first waveguide and the second waveguide. The dielectric waveguide piece is capable of guiding a smaller mode number than the second waveguide, at least in a front section, facing the first waveguide.

Abstract: Described herein is a device for impregnating individual fibers, individual threads, or individual rovings with a matrix material, including a porous material that is soaked with the matrix material, and a metering installation for metering matrix material into the porous material, where an installation by way of which the individual fiber to be impregnated, the individual thread to be impregnated, or the individual roving to be impregnated can be pressed against an end face of the porous material is included, or where the porous material is received in a sleeve and the individual fiber, the individual thread, or the individual roving can be guided through the porous material in the sleeve. Also described herein is a method for producing a component from impregnated individual fibers, individual threads, or individual rovings.

Abstract: Described herein is a compact polyurethane having a density of ?850 g/l, obtainable by reacting at least the components: i) a polyisocyanate composition; and ii) a polyol composition, including at least one polyether polyol (ii.1) which is obtainable by reacting ii.1.1) a polyol starter with a functionality of 3 to 6 with ii.1.2) propylene oxide and/or butylene oxide, in the presence of a boron-based, fluorine-containing Lewis acid catalyst (ii.1.3), where the polyether polyol (ii.1) has an equivalent molecular weight of 50 to 150 g/mol, and ii.1.4) optionally further auxiliaries and/or additives. Also described herein are a process for producing such a compact polyurethane and compact polyurethanes obtainable by this process. Also described herein is a method of using such a compact polyurethane for the production of a fiber composite. Also described herein are a corresponding fiber composite material and a process for producing such a fiber composite.

Abstract: An imaging device includes: a scintillator layer; and an array of photodiode elements; wherein the scintillator layer is configured to receive radiation that has passed through the array of photodiode elements. An imaging device includes: a scintillator layer having a plurality of scintillator elements configured to convert radiation into photons; and an array of photodiode elements configured to receive photons from the scintillator layer, and generate electrical signals in response to the received photons; wherein at least two of the scintillator elements are separated by an air gap. An imaging device includes: a first scintillator layer having a plurality of scintillator elements arranged in a first plane; and a second scintillator layer having a plurality of scintillator elements arranged in a second plane; wherein the first scintillator layer and the second scintillator layer are arranged next to each other and form a non-zero angle relative to each other.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for impregnating fibers (1) with a matrix material, including a unit for soaking the fibers with the matrix material. A unit for setting the fiber content by volume (100) includes at least one opening (107) through which the soaked fibers (1) are guided. Each opening (107) includes a minimum opening cross section (111) dimensioned such that matrix material is removed such that the desired fiber content by volume is achieved. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for impregnating fibers in the apparatus.

Abstract: Described herein is a device for impregnating individual fibers, individual threads, or individual rovings with a matrix material, including a porous material that is soaked with the matrix material, and a metering installation for metering matrix material into the porous material, where an installation by way of which the individual fiber to be impregnated, the individual thread to be impregnated, or the individual roving to be impregnated can be pressed against an end face of the porous material is included, or where the porous material is received in a sleeve and the individual fiber, the individual thread, or the individual roving can be guided through the porous material in the sleeve. Also described herein is a method for producing a component from impregnated individual fibers, individual threads, or individual rovings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for the production of a polyurethane material, where (a) di- and/or polyisocyanates, (b) compounds which have hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanate groups and which do not include compounds having carbon-carbon double bonds, (c) compounds including at least one carbon-carbon double bond, (d) optionally catalyst that accelerates the urethane reaction, and (e) optionally other auxiliaries and additives are mixed to give a reaction mixture and the mixture is hardened at temperatures above 120° C. The present disclosure further relates to a polyurethane material obtainable by this process, and also to the use of the polyurethane material, in particular of a polyurethane fiber-composite material as structural components.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for producing fiber composite materials which includes mixing an isocyanate component A and a polyol component B to afford a reaction mixture, impregnating fibers with the reaction mixture and the curing the impregnated fibers, wherein the polyol component B includes the alkoxylation product of a mixture of fat-based alcohol (i) and at least one OH-functional compound having aliphatically bonded OH groups and an OH functionality of 2 to 4 which is not a fat-based alcohol (ii). The present compound further relates to a fiber composite material obtainable by such a process and using the fiber composite material as a mast.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a polyurethane-type fiber composite material, said process including (a) di- and/or polyisocyanates, (b) compounds having isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atoms, (c) compounds including at least one carbon-carbon double bond, (d) optionally a catalyst to hasten a urethane reaction, (e) optionally a free-radical initiator, and (f) optionally further auxiliary and added-substance materials, being mixed into a reaction mixture—with concomitant wetting of a fiber material—and cured. Also described herein is a polyurethane-type fiber composite material obtainable by a process described herein and also to a method of using the polyurethane-type fiber composite material as a structural component part.

Abstract: An apparatus for impregnating fiber structures with a matrix material includes a lower part having a bath for receiving the matrix material and a draining unit. The draining unit includes a wiper having a wiping edge, over which the impregnated fiber structure is guided during operation, and a surface inclined in the direction of the bath, by which matrix material draining from the fiber structure can return into the bath. The draining unit includes a cover on which a deflection unit, by which the fiber structure is pressed into the bath when the cover is mounted, is mounted. When the cover is mounted, a gap is formed between the cover and the lower part on the sides by which the fiber structure is guided into the apparatus and emerges from the apparatus. A method for impregnating fiber structures with a matrix material is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes obtained by mixing to give a reaction mixture of (a) polyisocyanate, (b) polymeric compounds having groups reactive toward isocyanates, (c) catalysts comprising incorporable amine catalysts, (d) phosphoric esters, polyphosphates, phosphonic esters, and/or phosphorous esters, and optionally (e) blowing agents, (f) chain extenders and/or crosslinking agents, and (h) auxiliaries and/or additives, and completing the reaction of the reaction mixture to give the polyurethane. The invention further relates to a process for producing these polyurethanes and to their use in automobile interiors.

Abstract: A vehicle drivable by motor power and/or pedal power, in particular to an electric bicycle, including: a crank mechanism having a crank spindle; an output drive element that delivers a drive torque for the vehicle, in particular to a chain or the like; an electric drive system having a reduction linkage; and a steplessly adjustable planetary linkage, an output element of the steplessly adjustable planetary linkage transferring the drive torque to the output drive element.