Abstract: The invention relates to a method for modifying a metallic surface, which method comprises chemical vapour deposition on a substrate in a chamber adapted for CVD and involves at least the step of interrupting the chemical vapour deposition by cutting off the flow of reactant gas, and where the substrate and the metallic surface form a part of a completed member and that this member during or after the interruption is subjected to a polishing of the metallic surface after depositing at least a part of the depositing metallic compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for evaluating a non-measured operating variable in a refrigeration plant, which can be derived from at least one signal which is sensed at specific points in time, enabling early recognition of errors. An error indicator is formed by means of the following steps: a) the error indicator is set to a specified value at a first moment in time; b) a sum if formed from the error indicator of a predetermined earlier moment in time and a first variable derived from an estimated value for the operating variable taking into account at least one signal-dependent variable; c) the error indicator is set to the value of the sum if the sum is greater than the specified value, and set to the specified value if the sum is less than or the same as the specified value.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improved process of distributing liquid physiological specimens over a surface, i.e. the filming process in a laboratory, during which a liquid sample is distributed over a specimen-display surface like a conventional laboratory slide. The invention relates to the utilisation of the centrifugal force in a rotating device. By placing the surface that is to be filmed by the sample, in such a way that it is pointed towards the axis of rotation, the influence of the centrifugal force will distribute the sample over the whole surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a starter for a line start electric motor having at least one main winding (4) and at least one start winding (12) and which start winding is connected in series with a run capacitor (14) with which a start capacitor (17) and a PTC-thermistor (19) are connected in parallel. In order to make a simply constructed starter for a line start electric motor the start capacitor (17) and the PTC-thermistor (19) are connected in series with a switch mechanism (20). The series connected circuit made up of the start capacitor (17), the PTC-thermistor (19) and the switch mechanism (20) is connected in parallel with the run capacitor (14).

Abstract: A method and a device for detecting flash gas in a vapour-compression refrigeration or heat pump system comprising a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator interconnected by conduits providing a flow path for a refrigerant, by determining a first rate of heat flow of a heat exchange fluid flow across a heat exchanger of the system and a second rate of heat flow of the refrigerant across the heat exchanger, and using the rates of heat flow for establishing an energy balance from which a parameter for monitoring the refrigerant flow is derived, to thereby provide early detection of flash gas with a minimum number of false alarms.

Abstract: A refrigerating apparatus (3) for a refrigerator (1) has an electrical voltage supply (7) and an electrical interface for connection with components of the refrigerator (1) with the interface having a galvanic isolation between an input arrangement connected with the refrigerating apparatus (3) and an output arrangement connected with at least one component of the refrigerator (1).

Abstract: A closed-circuit pump is provided that receives input from a steering unit in order to drive a steering cylinder. The closed-circuit pump is preferably a proportional bi-directional pump. The steering unit includes a steering wheel or similar device controlled by an operator. In one embodiment, the steering unit is a conventional hydraulic system that includes a servo pump. In another embodiment, the steering unit is an electronic displacement control system. The steering cylinder engages with a steering assembly to perform the steering function by physically turning the wheels of the vehicle. The inlet of the steering cylinder includes a counterbalance valve, which prevents flow into the steering cylinder when there is no steering input from the operator.

Abstract: A closed-circuit pump is provided that receives input from a steering unit in order to drive a steering cylinder. The closed-circuit pump is preferably a proportional bi-directional pump. The steering unit includes a steering wheel or similar device controlled by an operator. In one embodiment, the steering unit is a conventional hydraulic system that includes a servo pump. In another embodiment, the steering unit is an electronic displacement control system. The steering cylinder engages with a steering assembly to perform the steering function by physically turning the wheels of the vehicle. The inlet of the steering cylinder includes a counterbalance valve, which prevents flow into the steering cylinder when there is no steering input from the operator.

Abstract: An infusion device for continuously infusion of medication is disclosed, in which infusion is controlled over two separate fluid communications. The infusion is in each fluid communication controlled by restricting means and valve means, and one of the fluid communications further contains a holding device for bolus rate of infusion for a short period. The device comprises a flow regulating device comprising a passage defined by at least a first element and a second element, wherein at least one of the first and second element is a primary deformable element adapted to be elastically deformed so as to change the cross sectional area of the passage. Furthermore the device comprises a container for storage and supply of a medication in fluid form, said container comprising a first and a second chamber being arranged relatively to each other so that when volume of the first chamber increases the volume of the second chamber decreases.

Abstract: A refrigerant valve arrangement is described, having a housing which has a first functional space, in which there is arranged at least one functional element, which co-operates with a first annular contact surface formed in an internal boundary wall. It is desirable to be able to match a refrigerant valve arrangement to different functions with little outlay. For that purpose there is provided, arranged on that side of the boundary wall which is located opposite the first functional space, a second functional space, in which a second functional element can be positioned and which has a second annular contact surface, a channel which passes through the boundary wall opening out in both contact surfaces.

Abstract: The invention concerns a piston arrangement having a piston with a piston head and a piston skirt with a circumferential surface, and a connecting rod, which is connected with the piston via a ball joint comprising a ball, and penetrated by an oil supply channel, which is connected with a bearing surface of the ball joint.

Abstract: A method is provided for the determination of the concentration of compounds in body tissue and fluids. The method utilises two compartments containing reference solutions, which are separated from the sample by two different semi-permeable membranes, in a serial manner, whereby a difference in osmotic pressure occurs in the two compartments due to compounds, which can permeate one of the membranes, but not the other. The difference in osmotic pressure reflects the concentration of these compounds. The method is especially suited for analysis of the concentration of glucose in blood or tissue of diabetic patients, where a device is implanted underneath the skin of the patient and where the method is carried out by using the implanted device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling device comprising a heat-conducting cooling plate on the side of the electronic power components to be cooled and a platelike cooling fluid distributing device. The distributing device has cooling fluid outlets on the side facing the cooling plate, said outlets being arranged at a distance from and pointing towards the cooling plate. The distributing device also comprises at least one drain outlet for the cooling fluid. The invention aims at providing a cooling device which is suitable for different forms and number of power components and ensures even cooling throughout the entire cooling surface for different forms and number of power components while simplifying the production of said cooling device.

Abstract: A method for steering a vehicle, in which a steering motor (4) is activated in dependence of the activation of a steering member (1), a steering motor angle and a steering member angle are detected and an error in the correlation between the steering member (1) and the steering motor (4) is compensated, stored data being used for the compensation of the error. Further, the invention concerns a steering arrangement (100).

Abstract: A decoupled check-relief valve for use in a hydraulic fluid circuit is provided that has a cylindrical guide housing which travels during the check function of the valve. The cylindrical guide housing has a clearance parameter, allowing for the selection of an optimal check response time. A dampening disk is provided inside the cylindrical guide housing, traveling within the guide during the relief function of the valve. The dampening disk has a separate clearance parameter, allowing for the selection of an optimal dampening capacity and fluid circuit stability. As such, the check and relief clearance parameters are independent of each other to allow both the check and relief functions of the valve to be optimized.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a hydraulic power unit including a housing, an internal hydraulic power means, an external hydraulic power means, and a mechanical power shaft associated with the hydraulic power means. In addition, the hydraulic power unit comprises a transducer adapted for measuring torque mounted in the housing in a non-contact relation to the mechanical power shaft adjacent a portion of the shaft imposed with a magnetic field. The hydraulic power unit further comprises a controller associated with the transducer to monitor the measured torque and adjust the operation of the hydraulic power unit accordingly.

Abstract: The invention concerns a refrigerant compressor arrangement with a compressor having a suction inlet, a casing, in which the compressor is located, a suction socket, which is in communication with the casing, a suction opening in the casing, which is connected with the suction socket, and a telescopic pipe, which is located between the suction inlet and the suction opening in the casing. It is endeavoured to manufacture a refrigerant compressor arrangement in a cost-effective manner. For this purpose, the suction opening is surrounded by a drawing through in the casing wall, whose inner wall forms a sliding surface for the telescopic pipe.

Abstract: A compact vehicle has a frame and an operating position thereon for at least one rider. An engine having a drive shaft is on the frame, as are a plurality of operational wheels. A transmission operatively couples the engine and the wheels. The transmission is a hydrostatic mechanical transmission with at least 2 operational modes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a piston compressor with a piston, which is connected with a crank pin of a drive shaft via a connecting rod having a longitudinal channel. It is endeavoured to make the manufacturing of a piston compressor cost effective. For this purpose, it is ensured that the shaft of the connecting rod is made as a sheet metal pipe.

Abstract: The invention concerns a piston arrangement having a piston with a piston head and a piston skirt and a connecting rod, which is connected with the piston via a ball joint arrangement comprising a ball, the ball being held in the piston by means of a safety element.