Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base having multiple conductors, and a sliding coupler coupled to the base and having multiple engagement surfaces each arranged so that, when the sliding coupler is mounted on the base, each engagement surface is aligned with a respective one of the conductors. At least a portion of the sliding coupler is movable relative to the base to vary a distance between each engagement surface and the respective one of the conductors.

Abstract: The present application discloses a bracket, a plug connector comprising the bracket, and a method for forming a bracket. A bracket disposed in a plug connector is provided, the plug connector being used to connect a cable between electronic devices, the cable comprising a wire core for transmitting signals and a shielding layer surrounding the wire core, the shielding layer of the cable being fitted to the bracket, wherein a circuit is printed on the bracket; and the circuit comprises a filter circuit, the filter circuit comprising at least one resistor and capacitor connected in parallel, the filter circuit having a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected to the shielding layer of the cable and acting as a node where the at least one resistor and capacitor are connected in parallel, and the second end of the filter circuit being grounded and acting as another node where the at least one resistor and capacitor are connected in parallel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pipe joint applicator with a control device and a method for producing a joint between a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The pipe joint applicator with a control device thereby detects actual process parameters via means for actual value detecting. The pipe joint applicator with a control device and the method determines therefrom the target process parameters for process control means for controlling the process parameters to be delivered to a pipe joint to be made. The pipe joint applicator with a control device optionally compares at least one actual value of the process parameters to at least one target process parameter and, in the event of deviation from at least one tolerance value range, issues an alarm to the user and/or generates an error protocol.

Abstract: A capacitive plug connection has a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first holding frame and a first base module, wherein the first holding frame has a first frame part and a second frame part. The first frame part and the second frame part are electrically isolated from each other by a dielectric isolation element, where a filter bridge connects the first frame part with the second frame part. Alternative or supplementary the second holding frame includes a first frame part and a second frame part, wherein the first frame part and the second frame part are electrically isolated from each other, wherein a filter bridge electrically connects the first frame part with the second frame part or the filter bridge is attached within the first frame part and is configured to connect an input port of the first connector with the second frame part.

Abstract: Thermal connector (1) for conducting heat from a device generating heat (2) located in a housing (8) to a cooling module (3), the thermal connector (1) comprising a main body (4) including a support portion (5) and a heat transfer element (6) in contact with the support portion (5), wherein the main body (4) comprises a coupling interface (17) for being coupled in a removable way with the housing (8) of the device (2).

Abstract: An arrangement includes a combustion-free reciprocating engine having a cylinder closed by a cylinder head and a negative pressure chamber. A piston is coupled to a crankshaft via a connecting rod. The connecting rod and the crankshaft are integrated in a crankcase of the reciprocating engine. The cylinder head has an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The vacuum chamber is connectable to a working chamber of the cylinder via the outlet valve, to generate a negative pressure in the working chamber, and to the atmosphere (A) surrounding the reciprocating engine via the inlet valve to generate ambient pressure in the working chamber. A valve control controls the intake and the exhaust valves such that the piston is moved back and forth by alternately applying ambient pressure and negative pressure There is always a substantially constant pressure, in a region of the piston facing away from the cylinder head.

Abstract: A capsule, in particular for preparing a beverage from beverage powder, in particular coffee from coffee powder, by introducing water into the capsule comprising a capsule body composed of at least one polysaccharide and filled with a powder containing polysaccharide, and the capsule body is encased by at least one coating layer comprising a cross-linked polysaccharide obtained by cross-linking a polysaccharide by means of a cross-linking agent, and a method for producing such a capsule by providing a capsule body composed of at least one polysaccharide filled with a powder composed of polysaccharide, wetting at least part of and preferably the entire capsule body with a solution of a polysaccharide in a solvent or with a dispersion of a polysaccharide in a dispersant, bringing the capsule body into contact with at least one cross-linking agent, and drying the capsule body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pipe joint applicator with a control device and a method for producing a joint between a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The pipe joint applicator with a control device thereby detects actual process parameters via means for actual value detecting. The pipe joint applicator with a control device and the method determines therefrom the target process parameters for process control means for controlling the process parameters to be delivered to a pipe joint to be made. The pipe joint applicator with a control device optionally compares at least one actual value of the process parameters to at least one target process parameter and, in the event of deviation from at least one tolerance value range, issues an alarm to the user and/or generates an error protocol.

Abstract: For a controlled environment (1), adjacent drive modules (5) of a transport device (4) of the controlled environment (1) are sealed against each other in a sealing region (12) such that particles and/or impurities, in particular microbiological impurities, do not enter the controlled environment (1) from the outside. Each drive module (5) is designed for levitation (6) of at least one transport unit (7), in particular a mover (8), and a coupling side (9) of the drive module (5) is very substantially covered by a sealing member (10).

Abstract: A capsule, in particular for preparing a beverage from beverage powder, in particular coffee from coffee powder, by introducing water into the capsule comprising a capsule body composed of at least one polysaccharide and filled with a powder containing polysaccharide, and the capsule body is encased by at least one coating layer comprising a cross-linked polysaccharide obtained by cross-linking a polysaccharide by means of a cross-linking agent, and a method for producing such a capsule by providing a capsule body composed of at least one polysaccharide filled with a powder composed of polysaccharide, wetting at least part of and preferably the entire capsule body with a solution of a polysaccharide in a solvent or with a dispersion of a polysaccharide in a dispersant, bringing the capsule body into contact with at least one cross-linking agent, and drying the capsule body.

Abstract: A method for securing a stopper on a container using a closure cover with the aid of a securing station, in which, during the securing, carries out measurements of quantities, in particular movement quantities, about an axis in order to assess the securing operation, and the detected measured values are assessed in order to detect insufficiently secured containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall part (23) for an expandable infusion container (20) to accommodate a dry infusion substance for preparing an infusion beverage, an infusion container and a method for producing a wall part. The wall part has a first end (231) and a second end (232) and a deformable tubular film (233) connecting the first end (231) and the second end (232). The first end (231) has a fastening ring (50) which is integrally connected to the tubular film (233).

Abstract: A device (1) for manipulating an object (3), wherein the object (3) is movable contactlessly on a drive surface by at least one mover (4) which is magnetically coupled to a stator arrangement (5). The drive surface (7) is configured as a sealed border, in particular as a boundary wall (8), of a protected interior (9). The use of such a flexible device (1) is preferably of interest in the foodstuff industry or pharmaceutical industry, but is not restricted to these sectors.

Abstract: In the processing device (1) according to the invention, a container holder (8) is arranged between a transport unit (3), which is magnetically coupled to a stator assembly (4) in order to be moved via a drive surface (5), and the container (2), and the container holder (8) can be selectively coupled to the support element (6) and the transport unit (3).

Abstract: A capsule for preparing a beverage from beverage powder, such as coffee from coffee powder, by introducing water into the capsule. The capsule includes a compacted pellet made of a powder containing at least one polysaccharide. The compacted pellet is sheathed with at least one coating layer that includes a cross-linked polysaccharide. The cross-linked polysaccharide can be obtained by cross-linking a polysaccharide with a cross-linking agent without the use of a polyol spacer. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing such a capsule.

Abstract: A device (1) for manipulating an object (3), wherein the object (3) is movable contactlessly on a drive surface by at least one mover (4) which is magnetically coupled to a stator arrangement (5). The drive surface (7) is configured as a sealed border, in particular as a boundary wall (8), of a protected interior (9). The use of such a flexible device (1) is preferably of interest in the foodstuff industry or pharmaceutical industry, but is not restricted to these sectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealing arrangement (10) for producing a sealing function in an, in particular static, pipe connection, in particular between a fluid-carrying pipe (11) and a connection sleeve (12). The sealing arrangement (10) comprises a ring seal (20) arranged in a circumferential groove (121), a seal seat (30) and a clamping element (40) for clamping the ring seal (20). The sealing arrangement (10) has a pressure side. The seal seat (30) is arranged in the circumferential groove (121) on the pressure side and has overflow openings (31) so that the ring seal (20) is exposed to the pressure of the fluid on the pressure side. Additionally or alternatively the seal seat (30) is arranged in the circumferential groove (121) and is configured to be conically tapering in the direction of the pressure side so that by clamping the ring seal (20) this is compressed in a radial direction, wherein the circumferential groove (121) remains accessible on the pressure side.

Abstract: A captive screw closure with a tamper-evident band and a screw cap captively connected thereto is disclosed. The screw closure includes an outer surface with an internal thread and an upper surface. The mechanical strain on the retaining bands are substantially reduced. This is achieved by the screw closure having at least one pulling element which permits a pure axial longitudinal movement of the screw cap to the tamper-evident band in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the screw closure. The screw closure includes a pivoting element, in particular a pivoting plate, connected either fixedly or pivotably to the tamper-evident band. The pivoting element, in particular the pivoting plate, is detachably connected to the screw cap. The pivoting element, in particular the pivoting plate, may be connected to the screw cap in a fixed but pivotable manner.