Abstract: A system for automatically charging fees when predetermined positions are passed, comprising a communication device (4) for dedicated short range communication (DSRC) that is intended for an at least temporarily stationary installation, and at least one mobile communication unit (7) for dedicated short range communication (DSRC); the DSRC communication device (4) provided to be stationarily installed is adapted for transmitting information identifying itself and thus, at least indirectly, its position of installation to the mobile DSRC communication unit (7).

Abstract: A process for the artificial aging of stones, particularly concrete blocks, clinker blocks and natural stones, provides for the stones to be applied to a support. Impact units that move essentially freely are applied to the surface of the stones that is to be processed. The stones and the impact units are set in motion in relation to each other by vibration of the support in such a way that the impact units act on the surface and the adjacent, exposed edges of the stones.

Abstract: A control device for a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine having a multi-membered transmission comprising at least one driving element (1), actuating elements (2) each of which actuates one gas exchange valve (3), a transmission element (9) which is hinge-connected between the at least one driving element (1) and an actuating element (2) which acts on a gas exchange valve (3), a cam joint (15) between the transmission elements (9) and an area of the housing (5) of the control device, in which a first bearing area which is provided on the transmission element (9) and a second bearing area which is provided in the housing area are adjustable with respect to one another during operation of the engine, is to be manufacturable easily for extremely accurate operation.

Abstract: A scanning antenna diversity system for mobile FM radio having an antenna system with controllable logic switch, wherein a different high-frequency reception signal is passed to a receiver. An IF signal turns on a diversity processor, which switches the logic switch into a different switching position in response to reception interference. The diversity processor has two interference detectors whose signals are passed to a logic circuit for evaluation and to produce a logic control signal, so that a different switching positions are selected at the earliest possible time after the occurrence of interference in the reception signal.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel, comprising a thermally insulating plate with an planar topside and underside and a narrow side in an enclosure comprising a metal-containing film (foil), with a subatmospheric pressure prevailing in the enclosure and the enclosure surrounding the thermally insulating plate in a vacuum-tight manner. The enclosure has, on the narrow side, a weld seam with a projecting section of the foil. The narrow sides of the plate are beveled and the vacuum insulation panel is in the form of a parallelepiped. The weld seam with the projecting section of foil is arranged in such a manner that it allows the vacuum insulation panels to be assembled without gaps to form an insulating enclosure.

Abstract: A laminate material component made of a foam or honeycomb core and at least two cover layers bonded to the core, lying on opposite sides of it. At least one illumination device is embedded in the laminate material component. According to the invention, the illumination device is formed by light wave guides that are connected with a light source.

Abstract: In a card-like electronic device, a circuit board is interposed between a first cover and a second cover which is faced to the first cover and separable from the first cover towards a first direction. A connector is connected to the circuit board. The first cover has an engaging member including a movable latch and a spring portion urging the latch towards a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second cover has an engaged member including a latch receiving portion for receiving the latch. The latch is urged by the spring portion to a position where movement of the latch receiving portion in the first direction is locked.

Abstract: A control unit in combination with a conventional self-defense spray container represents a combined light emitting and spray discharging self-defense device. The unit comprises a housing for a light source having a lower prismatic portion, a sleeve for securing the housing to a self-defense spray container and a cover coupled with the housing and having a free portion to support a battery source. The unit further comprises means for rotational mounting the cover on the housing at the coupling portion of the cover, an electrical circuit for connecting the battery source to the light source and a switch associated with said housing and said cover for closing and opening said electrical circuit.

Abstract: A breast prosthesis has an adhesive element which forms a continuous surface conforming to the back section of the prosthesis which faces the user. One side of the adhesive element is detachably secured to the back section of the prosthesis and the other side of the adhesive element is detachably adhered to the user. The adhesive element is formed from an inner body which is lined with material. The breast prosthesis has a flat annular region on its back section and an elevated edge along the perimeter of the flat annular region. A gap is provided in the elevated edge at an upper region of the prosthesis. The adhesive element extends to the inner surface of the elevated edge and has a projection conforming to the gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for evacuating hot raw gases which occur in the oven chambers of a coke oven battery during coking. The oven gases are lead from the oven chambers into a hot gas collector. The pressure in the oven chambers is controlled by shut-off and throttling devices which are arranged in the hot gas streams between the raw gas outlet of the oven chambers and the hot gas collector. The positions of the devices are controlled according to the pressure that is measured in the allocated oven chamber. The gas of the hot gas collector is supplied to a steam boiler firing or a fission reactor.

Abstract: An intake air filter (1) is for an internal combustion engine, especially in a motor vehicle. The filter has a filter housing (2) having a raw air inlet (4), a pure air outlet (5), and an annular filter element (3) which is arranged in the filter housing (2) and through which air can flow in a radial manner from the outside towards the inside. The filter element has a first end disk (10) on the axial end thereof, said disk has an opening (12) by which means the pure air outlet (5) communicates with the inside (8) of the annular filter element (3). The purpose is to reduce the influence of a secondary air induction on the fresh air supply of the internal combustion engine. To this end, the filter housing (2) has a secondary air outlet (6), on the pure air side, and the annular filter element (3) has a second end disk (11) on an axial end opposing the first end disk (10).

Abstract: A wind power system (1) for generating power is proposed, comprising a rotor which is axially flowed through, is rotatably held on a shaft (2) and is provided with blades (3), as well as a guide device (5) which accelerates the air flow through the rotor (4). In order to provide advantageous conditions for generating power it is proposed that the guide device (5) consists of several flow conduits (6) tapering in the direction of flow, which conduits are arranged on the rotor (4) in a distributed way in the manner of a rim around the shaft (2), that the blades (3) are associated with one flow conduit (6) each and that the rotor (4) comprises an outside jacket (7) enclosing the same.

Abstract: A holding device (1) for assembling a medical device with a receiving vessel (2) and a holder (3) for a cannula (11), directed towards an open front end (6) of the receiving vessel (2). A flow-through bore of the cannula (11) is connected by a connecting passage (22) between the holder (3) and a front wall (8) of the receiving vessel (2), incorporating a flow passage (21) of a holding part (20) arranged eccentrically with respect to a longitudinal axis (5) of a receiving chamber (9) of the receiving vessel (2). Disposed between the connecting passage (22) and the receiving chamber (9) is an openable hose valve (15). Disposed on the jacket portion (4) of the receiving vessel (2) is a first connecting part (23), whilst a second connecting part (24) is disposed on a support part (14) of the holder (3). A continuous circumferential gas-tight and liquid-proof joint is provided between the holder (3) and the receiving vessel (2).

Abstract: As part of a method for producing a combination packaging container (28), which combination packaging container (28) comprises a beaker-shaped plastic inner part (15) and a casing-type outer part (14) surrounding the plastic inner part (15) and retained on the external face of the plastic inner part (15) in an interlocking arrangement, and by which method the two parts (14, 15) are pushed one in the other in an interlocking arrangement, the assembly process is improved due to the fact that the outer part (14) is retained in a holder (13) and the plastic inner part (15) is introduced into the outer part (14) retained in the holder (13) and then pushed down into the outer part (14) so as to interlock.

Abstract: A screening machine comprises a screen frame elastically supported on a fixed base and comprising screen cheeks and screen frame crossbeams which connect the screen cheeks, a drive for oscillating the screen frame, and a swing frame elastically coupled to the screen frame. The swing frame comprises thrust rods elastically coupled to the screen cheeks, fastening components projecting from the thrust rods and extending parallel to the screen cheeks, swing frame crossbeams arranged on each fastening component which connect the thrust rods, and at least two screening surfaces formed by screening mats extending substantially parallel to each other, the screening mats being alternately compressed and stretched in sections by being alternatingly fastened to the swing frame crossbeams and the screen frame crossbeams.

Abstract: A sensor device is provided for generating an electrical output signal in dependence on the position of a light source in relation to the sensor device. The sensor device has a three-dimensional switch carrier with several adjacent faces oriented in different directions, on which faces at least two sensors are arranged. On the two sides of a central face, there is arranged in each case a face, with an infrared light (IR) photodetector in each case, oriented at an angle to the central face, whereby the faces on which the IR photodetectors are arranged are not directly adjacent to one another.

Abstract: A motor which has an improved energy efficiency, is excellent in practical use and has a generator function at the same time. The motor is provided with a basic factor 15 having working surfaces 55a and 55c on both sides thereof, respectively, and movable members 57 made of a magnetic material and arranged opposite to the working surfaces, respectively. Further, the basic factor 15 is provided with an electromagnet element 17 and permanent magnets 19 arranged on both sides thereof through contact surfaces, respectively, and the working surfaces and the contact surfaces are held opposite to each other through the permanent magnets 19, respectively.