Abstract: A semi-automated vessel-in-vessel beer brewing and precision timed cooking system is disclosed. This system enables automated, hands-off brewing from strike to boil, more efficient sparging, and precision timed cooking, and can be built as an add-on to existing vessel-in-vessel systems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake actuating unit for actuating a motor vehicle brake system of the ‘brake-by-wire’ type. The system includes a brake booster which is operable in response to the driver's wish both by a brake pedal and by an electronic control unit. A device is provided to decouple a force-transmitting connection between the brake pedal and the brake booster in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode. A master brake cylinder connected downstream of the brake booster, a device to detect a deceleration request of the driver, and a pedal travel simulator which interacts with the brake pedal and due to which a resetting force acting on the brake pedal can be simulated in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode independently of an actuation of the brake booster, and which can be enabled in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode when the force-transmitting connection between the brake pedal and the brake booster is decoupled and can be disabled outside the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake actuating unit for actuating a motor vehicle brake system of the ‘brake-by-wire’ type. The system includes a brake booster which is operable in response to the driver's wish both by a brake pedal and by an electronic control unit. A device is provided to decouple a force-transmitting connection between the brake pedal and the brake booster in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode. A master brake cylinder connected downstream of the brake booster, a device to detect a deceleration request of the driver, and a pedal travel simulator which interacts with the brake pedal and due to which a resetting force acting on the brake pedal can be simulated in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode independently of an actuation of the brake booster, and which can be enabled in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode when the force-transmitting connection between the brake pedal and the brake booster is decoupled and can be disabled outside the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake booster for motor vehicles, the control valve (12) of which is operable, irrespective of an actuating rod (7) that displaces a valve piston (9), via an electromagnet (20), which actuates a third sealing seat (24) allowing ventilation of the working chamber (3). The third sealing seat (24) is provided on a sleeve (32) that cooperates with the electromagnet (20), and a ring (36) is arranged, which is displaceable in relation to the third sealing seat (24) and is supported on the sleeve (32) by the intermediary of an elastic or compressible element (37). In order to improve the dynamics and the sound behavior of the brake booster, the ring (36) is arranged radially within the sleeve (32) in such a manner that its areas (33), by which it is in contact with the valve body (10), at least partly release the passages (19) provided in the valve body (10).

Abstract: A method is described which comprises a method for the production of a monofilament from a mixture of a melt-spinnable, filament-forming polymer and a modifying additional polymer, characterised in that a mixture of one or more melt-spinnable, filament-forming polymers and 0.001 to 10% by weight of a perfluorinated polyether is spun to form monofilaments. The monofilaments are particularly well suited for woven fabrics which are used in paper machine clothings, conveyor belts, filtration screens and screens for silkscreen printing.

Abstract: A pneumatic brake booster for motor vehicles includes a booster housing, subdivided into at least one working chamber and at least one vacuum chamber by at least one axially movable wall to which a pneumatic differential pressure can be applied, a control valve controlling the differential pressure and arranged in a control housing to connect the working chamber to the vacuum chamber or atmosphere, the valve having two concentrically arranged sealing seats and an elastically deformable valve member, an operable input member connected to a valve piston whose movement is limited by a transverse member that can be introduced in a radial direction into the control housing, an elastic reaction element, an output member applying a boosting force to a master cylinder, and ventilating and bleeding ducts in the control housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake booster for motor vehicles, the control valve (12) of which is operable, irrespective of an actuating rod (7) that displaces a valve piston (9), via an electromagnet (20), which actuates a third sealing seat (24) allowing ventilation of the working chamber (3). The third sealing seat (24) is provided on a sleeve (32) that cooperates with the electromagnet (20), and a ring (36) is arranged, which is displaceable in relation to the third sealing seat (24) and is supported on the sleeve (32) by the intermediary of an elastic or compressible element (37). In order to improve the dynamics and the sound behavior of the brake booster, the ring (36) is arranged radially within the sleeve (32) in such a manner that its areas (33), by which it is in contact with the valve body (10), at least partly release the passages (19) provided in the valve body (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake actuating unit for actuating a motor vehicle brake system of the ‘brake-by-wire’ type. The system includes a brake booster which is operable in response to the driver's wish both by a brake pedal and by an electronic control unit. A device is provided to decouple a force-transmitting connection between the brake pedal and the brake booster in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode. A master brake cylinder connected downstream of the brake booster, a device to detect a deceleration request of the driver, and a pedal travel simulator which interacts with the brake pedal and due to which a resetting force acting on the brake pedal can be simulated in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode independently of an actuation of the brake booster, and which can be enabled in the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode when the force-transmitting connection between the brake pedal and the brake booster is decoupled and can be disabled outside the ‘brake-by-wire’ operating mode.

Abstract: A pneumatic brake booster for motor vehicles includes a booster housing, subdivided into at least one working chamber and at least one vacuum chamber by at least one axially movable wall to which a pneumatic differential pressure can be applied, a control valve controlling the differential pressure and arranged in a control housing to connect the working chamber to the vacuum chamber or atmosphere, the valve having two concentrically arranged sealing seats and an elastically deformable valve member, an operable input member connected to a valve piston whose movement is limited by a transverse member that can be introduced in a radial direction into the control housing, an elastic reaction element, an output member applying a boosting force to a master cylinder, and ventilating and bleeding ducts in the control housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable pedal device including at least two pedals whose initial position is variable. A pedal device is disclosed wherein a control member is rotatably articulated at the pedal lever for the brake, while the lever is rotatable about a third axis. It is disadvantageous in the prior art construction that a second pedal, particularly an accelerator pedal, cannot be simultaneously adjusted according to said principle because the forces acting upon the individual pedals are not effective in the same direction. The invention relates to a pedal device which has a simple design and in which the initial position of the mentioned two pedals can be adjusted in a substantially uniform manner, the two pedals being mounted in a twistable mounting support while being rotated about axes that are offset one relative to the other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable pedal device including at least two pedals whose initial position is variable. A pedal device is disclosed wherein a control member is rotatably articulated at the pedal lever for the brake, while the lever is rotatable about a third axis. It is disadvantageous in the prior art construction that a second pedal, particularly an accelerator pedal, cannot be simultaneously adjusted according to said principle because the forces acting upon the individual pedals are not effective in the same direction. The invention relates to a pedal device which has a simple design and in which the initial position of the mentioned two pedals can be adjusted in a substantially uniform manner, the two pedals being mounted in a twistable mounting support while being rotated about axes that are offset one relative to the other.

Abstract: A roller furling element for installation on a head stay of a sail boat, the element including two longitudinally extending hollow outer extrusions in an end-to-end abutting relationship. A two piece splice assembly joins the extrusions together and provides the torsional strength needed for a furling element. The two piece splice assembly includes a central axis and a longitudinally extending forward or nose portion having a curved outer surface and rearwardly extending projections each including a longitudinally extending groove. A tail piece includes a pair of longitudinally extending outwardly extending projections which are adapted to fit into the parallel notches in the forward portion. A transverse passageway extends into the nose and tail portions when the two portions are aligned so that a rod or button can be inserted.