Abstract: The invention relates to an activation device (1) for a parking brake with a parking brake lever (2) swivel-mounted on a bearing block (3) and with a blocking device comprised of a pawl (13) on the parking brake lever (2) and a locking segment (12) on the bearing block (3). The parking brake lever (2) is fixed in place in a swivel position via the engagement of the pawl (13) with the locking segment (12). The swivel position of the parking brake lever (2) is transmitted via a transmission element to the parking brake and with a transfer device in or on the parking brake lever (2). The engagement of the pawl (13) with the locking segment (12) is released by actuating the transfer device. To form a swivel bearing, a shaft is provided to which a holder (7) for the transmission element and the parking brake lever (2) can be affixed in different rotational positions. As an alternative, or in addition, a linear movement of the pawl (13) is brought about by means of the transfer device.

Abstract: According to a preferred aspect, there is provided a system and method for controlled dynamics adaptation of audio works. The dynamics complexity of the audio is adapted depending on the listening environment and its dynamics properties. The instant invention utilizes a function of stepwise linear and logarithmical sections, which describe individual points of a curve and which therefore with the use of a parameter can be utilized to calculate and control the target value of the loudness range. The curve points are stored and provided as metadata of the musical program, which allows the dynamics scaling functionality to be implemented dynamically and not tied to a certain time or place.

Abstract: A finishing device includes a finishing belt, a finishing belt holding device, a first drive configured to rotationally drive a workpiece about a workpiece axis, and a second drive configured to oscillate the workpiece and the finishing belt relative to another along the workpiece axis. The finishing belt holding device has a holding section configured to hold a portion of the finishing belt. The portion has an active area configured to finish a circumferential workpiece surface. The portion extends in a plane which is vertical when referring to the direction of gravity and extends in a horizontal direction when referring to the direction of gravity and when viewing in the running direction of the finishing belt. The finishing device includes a workpiece holding device defining a workpiece holding axis which is vertical when referring to the direction of gravity.

Abstract: A test arrangement for testing a device under test, the test arrangement comprises a measurement antenna system comprising a number of measurement antenna elements for measuring signals emitted by the device under test or emitting test signals to the device under test, a link antenna for communication with the device under test, and a mechanical antenna positioning structure that carries the link antenna and controllably moves the link antenna around the device under test, wherein for positions of the link antenna around device under test that are occupied by the measurement antenna system, the measurement antenna system simulates the link antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a fuel tank on the basis of thermoplastic material, the method comprising the following method steps: producing semifinished products in sheet form from a fiber composite material with a matrix of thermoplastic material, laminating the semifinished products with a laminate that comprises at least one barrier layer for hydrocarbons, heat-treating the laminated semifinished products until the thermoplastic material plasticizes, thermoforming the plasticized semifinished products in a thermoforming mold to form shells and joining the shells to form an essentially closed tank.

Abstract: A pressure sensor comprises a deformable measuring diaphragm, and a mating body connected in a pressure-tight manner and forms a measuring chamber in which a reference pressure is present. A pressure can be applied to an outside of the measuring diaphragm. The pressure sensor has a capacitive transducer having at least one mating body electrode and at least one diaphragm electrode. Above a pressure limit value for the pressure, at least one central surface section of the measuring diaphragm rests against the mating body with a contact surface area, the size of which is dependent on the pressure. The pressure sensor also has a resistive transducer for converting a pressure-dependent deformation of the measuring diaphragm, when pressed in a range of values above the pressure limit value, into an electrical signal using an electrical resistance which is dependent on the contact surface area of the measuring diaphragm on the mating body.

Abstract: A device and a method for manufacturing an item of packaging for a group (27) of smokable articles (11), in particular cigarettes, having a wrapping, preferably an inner wrapping, of, in particular, a thin packaging material, such as paper, tinfoil or the like, in which a material web (31) of the packaging material is severed into individual blanks (10) and in which the article groups (27) to be wrapped are in each case wrapped with the individual blanks (10). Flavoring and/or aromatic portions (42) for the smokable articles are applied to the packaging-material web (31), which flavoring and/or aromatic portions (42), after application, are at least in regions reduced in their height by a processing means, preferably in that they are spread flat and/or pressed flat by the processing means (47).

Abstract: According to an aspect a deformable member is provided, wherein the deformable member is configured for use in a ballistic transfer module. The ballistic transfer module includes the deformable member, a booster holder, a booster and a detonating cord. A method of initiating one or more percussion initiators of a perforating gun assembly using the ballistic transfer module and deforming the deformable member is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automatic analyzer for determining a parameter of a sample fluid, including a dosing device comprising at least one dosing chamber, a first fluid flow path connecting a sample receiving vessel to the dosing chamber via a first pump, a tank containing a dilution medium, a second fluid flow path connecting the tank to the dosing chamber via a second pump, a measuring cell in communication with the dosing chamber via a third fluid flow path via a third pump, and a measuring and control system connected to and configured to control the pumps, wherein the first, second, and third fluid flow paths can selectively be blocked or unblocked by at least one valve unit and the measuring and control system is configured to control the at least one valve unit to block or unblock the first, second, and third flow paths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat comprising a seating part and a back rest, in which said seat part and the back rest can be adjusted from a user position into an access position and into a loading position.

Abstract: A viscose multifilament yarn has a crystallinity in the range from 15% to 40%, and, after conditioning in the standard climate according to DIN EN ISO 139:2005, a yarn linear density in the range from ?150 dtex to <1100 dtex and a tensile strength in the range from ?45 cN/tex to ?55 cN/tex.

Abstract: The invention relates to a current source for the delivery of a first current and a second current, wherein the first current is biased opposite to the second current. The current source provides a first transistor, wherein the first transistor is connected with a control terminal to a first control voltage. The current source provides a second transistor, wherein the second transistor is connected with a control terminal to a second control voltage. The source terminal of the first transistor is connected in an electrically conducting manner to the source terminal of the second transistor. The first current is delivered at the drain terminal of the first transistor, and the second current is delivered at the drain terminal of the second transistor. Furthermore, a circuit arrangement with a current source according to the invention is provided according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hard-rolling roller for a deep rolling tool having a torus-shaped base body for deep rolling of radiuses or recesses which limit the bearing trunnion on crankshafts on both sides, and two at least approximately truncated cone-shaped central bodies, rising on both sides of the body. A cylindrical body rises on the upper end surface of one of the two central bodies.

Abstract: A measuring device featuring ascertaining and monitoring optimized orientation of the measuring device. Thus, the invention provides a measuring device for determining and/or monitoring limit level or fill level of a medium in a container, comprising at least one sensor unit and a measurement transmitter unit, wherein at least one inclination sensor is integrated in the measuring device for ascertaining orientation of the measuring device and/or the sensor unit on the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attenuator for stepwise attenuating a radio frequency signal. The attenuator comprises a first attenuation module that is configured to stepwise attenuate a radio frequency signal within a first signal frequency range. The attenuator comprises a second attenuation module that is configured to stepwise attenuate a radio frequency signal with a second signal frequency range, wherein the second attenuation module is arranged in parallel to the first attenuation module. The attenuator further comprises a switching element, wherein the switching element switches either the first attenuation module or the second attenuation module to an output node of the attenuator.

Abstract: A steering column module includes a tubular jacket rotatably supporting a steering shaft, a switch module having a carrier including contact pressure surfaces, and a device for fastening the switch module to the tubular jacket. The device includes a clamp assembly between the tubular jacket and the switch module for exerting a clamping force on the tubular jacket. The clamp includes two half clamps each having two outwardly bent end flanges. The end flanges are axially movably accommodated in the carrier such that when the switch module is axially moved onto the tubular jacket the end flanges come into contact with axial end stops of the tubular jacket and the contact pressure surfaces of the carrier. The contact pressure surfaces exert forces on the end flanges as the switch module is axially moved onto the tubular jacket thus fastening the switch module to the tubular jacket with a clamping action.

Abstract: An injector for the injection of a fluid into human or animal bodies with a pump for the conveying of the fluid at a flow rate, and with a control device for the control of the pump and for the setting of a desired flow rate (theoretical flow) of the fluid, and a pressure measurement device coupled with the control device for the recording of the pressure of the fluid conveyed by the pump, wherein a theoretical pressure is specified for the control device.

Abstract: A test arrangement for testing a device under test, the test arrangement comprises a test antenna system comprising a number of reflectors and a number of test antennas for emitting test signals to the device under test via the reflectors and/or measuring signals emitted by the device under test to the reflectors, a link antenna for communication with the device under test, and a mechanical antenna positioning structure that carries the link antenna and controllably moves the link antenna around the device under test, wherein for positions of the link antenna around device under test that are occupied by the test antenna system, the test antenna system simulates the link antenna.