Abstract: Provided is a device for controlling the printing of a print image with a nozzle of an inkjet printing device. The device is configured to—given the presence of a relatively long printing pause of the nozzle insert one or more print image-independent pre-ejection pulse phases, followed by a print image-dependent pre-ejection pulse phase, between the printing of two successive dots, in order to efficiently and reliably increase the print quality of the printing device.

Abstract: A method for operating an automated vehicle involves recording traffic congestion ahead of the vehicle and determining whether hazard lights of a vehicle following the vehicle in its lane are switched on. When the hazard lights of the following vehicle are switched on, a rear collision risk is evaluated as being lower than when the hazard lights are switched off.

Abstract: Exemplary method, system, device and computer-accessible medium can be provided for synchronizing a plurality of sensor systems with respect to a respective phase for providing data. For example, each of the sensor systems can periodically provide the data. This can be done by, e.g., (i) generating a phase request from at least one processing unit for each of the plurality of sensor systems, whereas the processing unit(s) can be configured to receive the data from the plurality of sensor systems, (ii) analysing all phase requests to ascertain executeability thereof, (iii) generating target phase requests if the phase requests have been determined and/or confirmed as being executable, and (iv) transmitting the respective target phase requests to the respective sensor systems for synchronizing the phases of the plurality of the different sensor systems.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of animal health and provides means to study Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a viral disease affecting swine, and for the development of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for the prophylaxis, treatment and diagnosis of PRRS. In a first consideration, the invention relates to a new PRRS virus variant. and, in a second consideration, to a nucleic acid sequence which comprises the genome of an infectious genotype I (EU) PRRS virus clone. Based on this, new PRRS vaccine candidates with improved properties are provided.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of animal health and provides means to study Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a viral disease affecting swine, and for the development of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for the prophylaxis, treatment and diagnosis of PRRS. In a first consideration, the invention relates to a new PRRS virus variant. and, in a second consideration, to a nucleic acid sequence which comprises the genome of an infectious genotype I (EU) PRRS virus clone. Based on this, new PRRS vaccine candidates with improved properties are provided.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of animal health and provides means to study Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a viral disease affecting swine, and for the development of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for the prophylaxis, treatment and diagnosis of PRRS. In a first consideration, the invention relates to a new PRRS virus variant, and, in a second consideration, to a nucleic acid sequence which comprises the genome of an infectious genotype I (EU) PRRS virus clone. Based on this, new PRRS vaccine candidates with improved properties are provided.

Abstract: An energy generating unit for generating electric energy from water power is provided. At least one turbine system is installed in a conventional standard container in a channel which rungs in the standard container. The channel is arranged in the flow direction of a surrounding body of water. A fishway is provided on or in the standard container.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of animal health and provides means to study Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a viral disease affecting swine, and for the development of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics for the prophylaxis, treatment and diagnosis of PRRS. in a first consideration, the invention relates to a new PRRS virus variant, and, in a second consideration, to a nucleic acid sequence which comprises the genome of an infectious genotype I (EU) PRRS virus clone. Based on this, new PRRS vaccine candidates with improved properties are provided.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump including a rotor and a housing surrounding the rotor, the housing having a connection on the pressure side and another on the intake side, respectively. The housing surrounding the rotor is constructed as a composite part in which a first thin-walled layer (5) defines the inner configuration of the housing, and at least one second layer (11) provides structural stability to the housing.

Abstract: An energy generating unit for generating electric energy from water power is provided. At least one turbine system is installed in a conventional standard container in a channel which rungs in the standard container. The channel is arranged in the flow direction of a surrounding body of water. A fishway is provided on or in the standard container.

Abstract: A pitot tube pump having a hydraulic chamber, a fluid supply line, a fluid discharge line, and a drive, in which the supply line, the discharge line and the drive are all arranged on the same side of the hydraulic chamber. A pitot tube preferably is mounted in the hydraulic chamber on a shoulder of a fixed shaft in communication with the discharge line. The drive is preferably an electric motor with a stator which is connected in a rotationally secure manner to the fixed shaft, and a rotor which forms a part of the hydraulic chamber or which is connected in a rotationally secure manner to the hydraulic chamber.

Abstract: A pitot tube pump having a hydraulic chamber, a fluid supply line, a fluid discharge line, and a drive, in which the supply line, the discharge line and the drive are all arranged on the same side of the hydraulic chamber. A pitot tube preferably is mounted in the hydraulic chamber on a shoulder of a fixed shaft in communication with the discharge line. The drive is preferably an electric motor with a stator which is connected in a rotationally secure manner to the fixed shaft, and a rotor which forms a part of the hydraulic chamber or which is connected in a rotationally secure manner to the hydraulic chamber.

Abstract: A feed pump with a variable-speed drive for adjustably metering a feed quantity, which is designed as a single-stage centrifugal pump with a radial wheel arranged to rotate, without a sealing gap, in an impeller chamber of a pump casing, to convey a fluid between a pump inlet and outlet. The radial wheel is connected to a variable speed drive motor having a five-digit rotational speed range, receives the flow centrally, is provided with feed ducts, and has an outside diameter of up to 50 mm, while the centrifugal pump is designed for partial-load operation, the feed quantities of which range from 0 to 3600 ml/min with lifts of 20 to 300 meters. The inside diameter of the impeller chamber is at most 4% larger than the outside diameter of the radial wheel. A seal is arranged between the impeller chamber and the radial wheel or its shaft, and the circumference of the impeller chamber is provided with one or more outlet ducts arranged at an acute angle or tangentially to the outside diameter of the radial-wheel.

Abstract: A device for transmitting measured values having a sensor module including miniaturized components and an evaluation unit, in which the sensor module has connections for different sensors, one or more sensors are connected to the sensor module, and the sensor detect operating states of a centrifugal pump arrangement including a pump and a drive motor as measured values. The sensor module is connected to a power supply and processes the measured values. Sensors that are connected to the sensor module are identified. The sensor module is constructed as a signal transmitter with a standardized output signal, an integrated evaluation unit, which has a microcomputer, and a display. The evaluation unit processes the measured values from the sensors and displays measured values and/or calculated variables on the display.

Abstract: A delivery pump for conveying a liquid between a pump inlet and a pump outlet, the pump being constructed as a single-stage centrifugal pump with a radial impeller (2) having a centrifugal construction arranged rotatably in an impeller chamber (6) of a pump casing (1); the impeller being connected to a variable-speed drive motor (5) variable in speed into the five-digit range of revolutions per minute, and the impeller receiving liquid flow centrally, and being provided with radially-extending delivery ducts (3), and at outside impeller diameters of up to 55 mm developing rotational speed-dependent delivery heads of up to 300 m. For use in a process engineering system, the delivery pump is designed for nominal operation in the form of continuous centrifugal pump part-load operation with delivery rates in the range of 0 ml/min to 7000 ml/min; the nominal operation is characterized by a centrifugal pump part-load-specific rotational speed nqTL?0.

Abstract: A feed pump with a variable-speed drive for adjustably metering a feed quantity, which is designed as a single-stage centrifugal pump with a radial wheel arranged to rotate, without a sealing gap, in an impeller chamber of a pump casing, to convey a fluid between a pump inlet and outlet. The radial wheel is connected to a variable speed drive motor having a five-digit rotational speed range, receives the flow centrally, is provided with feed ducts, and has an outside diameter of up to 50 mm, while the centrifugal pump is designed for partial-load operation, the feed quantities of which range from 0 to 3600 ml/min with lifts of 20 to 300 meters. The inside diameter of the impeller chamber is at most 4% larger than the outside diameter of the radial wheel. A seal is arranged between the impeller chamber and the radial wheel or its shaft, and the circumference of the impeller chamber is provided with one or more outlet ducts arranged at an acute angle or tangentially to the outside diameter of the radial-wheel.

Abstract: A device for transmitting measured values having a sensor module including miniaturized components and an evaluation unit, in which the sensor module has connections for different sensors, one or more sensors are connected to the sensor module, and the sensor detect operating states of a centrifugal pump arrangement including a pump and a drive motor as measured values, and in which the sensor module is connected to a power supply and processes the measured values. The sensors (7, 8) which are connected to the sensor module are determined by identification means (13, 14, 15, 16). The sensor module is constructed as a signal transmitter (1) with a standardized output signal (10), with an integrated evaluation unit (2) which has a microcomputer (3), and with a display (4). The evaluation unit (2) processes the measured values from the sensors (7, 8) and displays measured values and/or calculated variables on the display (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for treating continuously cast bars (1) or continuously cast billets (2), which can be heated inside a furnace (7) to a deformation temperature before shearing off to form slugs (6) and the subsequent pressing inside a press (4). To this end, a number of shaft elements (8) for axially transporting continuously cast bars (1) or continuously cast billets (2) extend through the furnace (7). These shaft elements (8) are arranged in a fixed manner and mounted outside the furnace (7).

Abstract: A compartment for powder coating workpieces conveyed through an aperture for the workpieces formed in an end wall and coated by means of automatic coating equipment inside the compartment in which there is negative pressure comprises at least one manual coating station located beyond and adjacent the aperture, as seen in conveying direction of the workpieces for manually coating workpieces outside of the compartment. In this manner, on the one hand, openings in the sidewalls of the compartment for manual coating of the workpieces from the side of the compartment can be dispensed with and, on the other hand, practically unlimited free space is offered during manual coating.

Abstract: A device for articulated connection between a control element and a control rod having a ball head comprising a main body attachable to the control element. The main body envelops a locating section providing positive location for the ball head and has an opening area through which the control rod extends when the device is assembled. According to the invention, the locating section is in two parts whereby the main body forms a part into which the ball head can be introduced through a joint duct located outside the opening, while a molding insertable into the joint duct forms the other part of the locating section. As a result, a simple device is created, guaranteeing connection between the control element and the control rod which is backlash-free or has little backlash.