Abstract: Provided are a solid-state lighting apparatus composed of a plurality of solid-state lighting units and a method of operating the same. Each solid-state lighting unit includes inter-unit communication modules, each module located on a corresponding side of the solid-state lighting unit and configured to communicate with an inter-unit communication module of a corresponding adjacent lighting unit connected to the lighting unit on the corresponding side. Each inter-unit communication module includes: a presence detector for detecting presence of the corresponding adjacent lighting unit; a presence indicator for indicating presence of a lighting unit to the corresponding adjacent lighting unit; an optical transceiver for communicating with corresponding optical transceivers in the corresponding adjacent lighting units. The solid-state lighting apparatus is operable to work in either a synchronous or a chain-effect mode.

Abstract: Provided are a solid-state lighting apparatus composed of a plurality of solid-state lighting units and a method of operating the same. Each solid-state lighting unit includes inter-unit communication modules, each module located on a corresponding side of the solid-state lighting unit and configured to communicate with an inter-unit communication module of a corresponding adjacent lighting unit connected to the lighting unit on the corresponding side. Each inter-unit communication module includes: a presence detector for detecting presence of the corresponding adjacent lighting unit; a presence indicator for indicating presence of a lighting unit to the corresponding adjacent lighting unit; an optical transceiver for communicating with corresponding optical transceivers in the corresponding adjacent lighting units. The solid-state lighting apparatus is operable to work in either a synchronous or a chain-effect mode.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a luminaire and a luminaire combination. The luminaire combination includes at least two luminaires. The luminaire includes a housing and a light source module received in the housing. The housing defines a connecting groove therein. The connecting groove is in a flat strip shape and extends from an outer surface of the housing. One end of the connecting groove is opened for insertion of a connector. The connecting groove is provided with a limit portion on each of two opposite side walls thereof. A gap between each limit portion and a bottom surface of the connecting groove forms a channel guide. The connector is provided with a connecting portion on each of two opposite sides thereof. The connecting portion is operable to be inserted into and matched with the channel guide corresponding to the connection portion.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a luminaire and a luminaire combination. The luminaire combination includes at least two luminaires. The luminaire includes a housing and a light source module received in the housing. The housing defines a connecting groove therein. The connecting groove is in a flat strip shape and extends from an outer surface of the housing. One end of the connecting groove is opened for insertion of a connector. The connecting groove is provided with a limit portion on each of two opposite side walls thereof. A gap between each limit portion and a bottom surface of the connecting groove forms a channel guide. The connector is provided with a connecting portion on each of two opposite sides thereof. The connecting portion is operable to be inserted into and matched with the channel guide corresponding to the connection portion.

Abstract: A detachable support is provided. The detachable support includes a first arm having a first connection portion, a second arm having a second connection portion, and a frame. The frame has a first end portion and a second end portion, which are respectively hinged to the first arm and the second arm. The first connection portion and the second connection portion are operable to be inserted and fixed into two grooves respectively, and the two grooves are defined in a housing to be mounted. The first arm has a hole, the housing to be mounted is provided with a spring loaded bolt, and the spring loaded bolt is operable to be inserted into the hole to lock the first arm. No tool is required throughout installation and removal processes of the detachable support according to the present disclosure, thereby improving the efficiency of the installation and removal processes.

Abstract: A detachable support is provided. The detachable support includes a first arm having a first connection portion, a second arm having a second connection portion, and a frame. The frame has a first end portion and a second end portion, which are respectively hinged to the first arm and the second arm. The first connection portion and the second connection portion are operable to be inserted and fixed into two grooves respectively, and the two grooves are defined in a housing to be mounted. The first arm has a hole, the housing to be mounted is provided with a spring loaded bolt, and the spring loaded bolt is operable to be inserted into the hole to lock the first arm. No tool is required throughout installation and removal processes of the detachable support according to the present disclosure, thereby improving the efficiency of the installation and removal processes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a detection device suitable for use with a blood pressure measurement system for detecting improper functioning due to the absence of an inflatable cuff from a patient's measurement site, its improper attachment to the site, or it being disconnected from the system. The device is coupled to an inflatable cuff attached to the measurement site and arranged to perform a series of measurements, wherein for each measurement of the series, an inflation operation is performed to inflate the cuff. The device includes a determining unit for determining inflation speed-dependent parameter values during inflation operations, and a processor module arranged for receiving the determined inflation speed-dependent parameter values.

Abstract: The description relates to a vehicle heating system having at least one heat transfer device through which air can flow to be heated and at least one heating device which is attached to the heat transfer device and which each involves at least one heating element arranged between two contact plates, said heating element being held by a positioning frame which is attached to one of the contact plates. The contact plates of the heating devices are each held in a positioning frame to which they are attached.

Abstract: Described is a fuse for an electrical circuit, comprising two contact arms, each having at least one connecting pin for inserting into a hole of a printed circuit board, and a spring which connects the two contact arms in an electrically conductive manner. According to this disclosure, it is provided that the spring is fastened to at least one of the two contact arms by means of a fastening means that loses its strength at a trigger temperature of the fuse, wherein the fuse is formed in such a manner that by inserting the connecting pins into holes of a printed circuit board, the spring is loaded such that the spring lifts from the at least one contact arm by spring force as soon as the fastening means loses its strength due to overheating. Moreover, a printed circuit board comprising such a fuse is described.

Abstract: Described is a fuse for an electrical circuit, comprising two contact arms, each having at least one connecting pin for inserting into a hole of a printed circuit board, and a spring which connects the two contact arms in an electrically conductive manner. According to this disclosure, it is provided that the spring is fastened to at least one of the two contact arms by means of a fastening means that loses its strength at a trigger temperature of the fuse, wherein the fuse is formed in such a manner that by inserting the connecting pins into holes of a printed circuit board, the spring is loaded such that the spring lifts from the at least one contact arm by spring force as soon as the fastening means loses its strength due to overheating. Moreover, a printed circuit board comprising such a fuse is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating rod comprising a tube housing, at least one ceramic heating element, which is arranged in the tube housing, a first contact plate, which in the tube housing bears against the heating element or the heating elements, and an insulating frame, which surrounds the longitudinal edges of the first contact plate. In accordance with this disclosure, a second contact plate is provided, which carries a second insulating frame, wherein the at least one heating element is arranged between the two contact plates and the two frames are plugged into one another.

Abstract: The invention describes a heating apparatus comprising at least one heater (9) in which one or more electric heating elements (11) are arranged, and at least one heat transmitter (1), which is connected with the at least one heater (9), comprises heat transmitter surfaces and is formed from an extruded profile (1a, 28, 28a) in which the at least one heater (9) is fitted, in which at least part of the walls (6, 22, 22a) of the extruded profile (1a), which are not in contact with a heating element (11), is provided with openings through which a gaseous or liquid medium can flow through the extruded profile (1a, 28, 28a) in transverse direction to the direction of extrusion (17).

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating rod comprising a tube housing, at least one ceramic heating element, which is arranged in the tube housing, a first contact plate, which in the tube housing bears against the heating element or the heating elements, and an insulating frame, which surrounds the longitudinal edges of the first contact plate. In accordance with this disclosure, a second contact plate is provided, which carries a second insulating frame, wherein the at least one heating element is arranged between the two contact plates and the two frames are plugged into one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device comprising heating elements that are disposed in tubes and bear against contact plates that extend out of the tubes. According to the invention, the tubes are composed of a plurality of extruded parts that are disposed transversely to the inflow direction of a fluid to be heated, and are held next to each other by a holder.

Abstract: The description relates to a vehicle heating system having at least one heat transfer device (2a, 2b, 2c) through which air can flow to be heated and at least one heating device (10) which is attached to the heat transfer device (2a, 2b, 2c) and which each involves at least one heating element (12) arranged between two contact plates (11), said heating element (12) being held by a positioning frame (13) which is attached to one of the contact plates (11). According to the invention the contact plates (11) of the heating devices (10) are each held in a positioning frame (13) to which they are a attached.

Abstract: The description relates to a vehicle heating system having a plurality of heating devices (10) which each having at least one heating element (12) arranged between two contact plates (11), a plurality of heat transfer devices (2a, 2b, 2c) through which air to be heated can flow and to which at least one of the heating devices (10) is attached, and a holder (4) which combines the heat transfer devices (2a, 2b, 2c) to the heating devices (10) attached thereto to form an assembly. According to the invention the heat transfer devices (2a, 2b, 2c) each include at least one heating device receptacle in which one of the heating devices (10) is arranged.

Abstract: The invention describes a heating apparatus comprising at least one heater (9) in which one or more electric heating elements (11) are arranged, and at least one heat transmitter (1), which is connected with the at least one heater (9), comprises heat transmitter surfaces and is formed from an extruded profile (1a, 28, 28a) in which the at least one heater (9) is fitted, in which at least part of the walls (6, 22, 22a) of the extruded profile (1a), which are not in contact with a heating element (11), is provided with openings through which a gaseous or liquid medium can flow through the extruded profile (1a, 28, 28a) in transverse direction to the direction of extrusion (17).

Abstract: The invention refers to a motor vehicle heating system comprising several heating elements, several voltage connectors for connecting the heating elements to a supply voltage, and a plug-on connector receptacle in which the voltage connectors are arranged as contact reeds. According to the invention the plug-in connector receptacle is provided with a ground pin for connecting of the motor vehicle heating system to ground.