Abstract: A group of inventions is related to process equipment to process surfaces in mass production, particularly, vacuum process equipment to apply thin film coatings with set optical, electrical and other parameters. The technical result is to ensure a capability of processing flexible large substrates, as well as small substrates with a high degree of coating uniformity, with an ability to utilize a wide range of technologies and process devices, as well as to have a highly effective useful operation of applied materials. The proposed technical result is obtained by a method of applying thin film coatings on substrates, which are placed on rotating drums, which consequently move along the processing zones with the same constant linear and angular speeds. Furthermore, a ratio between the linear and angular speeds of the drum is selected so that each surface point of the drum will complete at least two full revolutions while passing through the processing zone.

Abstract: A sensor and control platform includes a smart wall plate and a variety of optional sensor/control elements that removably couple to and interact and communicate with the smart wall plate to enhance the functionality and power of a premises automation system. The smart wall plate contains a plurality of sensors, a microprocessor control unit, and a wireless transceiver. The optional sensor/control elements can be a control dial, a monitoring device, or a camera. The smart wall plate can dictate the functionality of the optional sensor/control elements or the optional sensor/control elements can alter the functionality of the smart wall plate.

Abstract: A commissioning system and method that applies a design configuration, representative of a building automation and control system, to a mesh network of network-capable devices. A cloud-based server system works in concert with an installing device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to apply the relevant configuration of scenarios and spaces, as defined in the design configuration during a design phase, to each mesh node in the mesh network. The commissioning system first transforms the defined scenarios and spaces, which essentially represent a logical configuration of the building automation and control system, into a network-centric configuration. Then, the system decomposes the network-centric configuration into a physical configuration of each mesh node, resulting in a set of parameters for each mesh node. The commissioning system then transmits the set of parameters, including one or more group addresses, to the applicable mesh node, for each affected mesh node in the network.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening trackside modules to a rail having a base and a head. The device includes two clamps that are clamped on the base of the rail with the use of a mechanism that extends under the base of the rail. At least one of the clamps is movable. A bracket is fastened to at least one of the clamps and a trackside module is fastened next to the head of the rail. A pair of brackets is fastened with the use of fasteners to surfaces of each of the clamps. The brackets extend transversely to the longitudinal axis of the rail and at least one upwardly extending section is fastened using second fasteners to at least one of the brackets outer side surfaces. At least one trackside module is fastened to an upper end region of at least one upwardly extending section.

Abstract: An apparatus (10, 20, 30, 40) for shifting of rod-shaped articles (4, 4?) of different lengths or rod-shaped article groups (6) of different total lengths on a drum conveyor (2), comprising a pushing unit (5, 25, 35) mounted angularly to the axis of rotation of the drum conveyor (2), forcing the movement of the rod-shaped articles (4, 4?), whereas the pushing unit (5, 25, 35) comprises rotational pushing elements (11, 21, 31) for shifting of the rod-shaped articles (4, 4?), characterised in that the pushing unit (5, 25, 35) is movably mounted in a direction being substantially transverse to the axis of the flute (3) of the drum conveyor (2) so as to shift the rod-shaped-articles (4, 4?) or the rod-shaped article groups (6) inside the flute (3) of the drum conveyor (2) by the pressure of surfaces (11A, 21A, 31A) of the pushing unit (5, 25, 35) directly on the ends of the rod-shaped article (4, 4?).

Abstract: A shaped memory alloy (SMA) valve assembly includes a plurality of SMA valves and a main printed circuit board carrying electronic components and conductors for operating the SMA valves. Each SMA valve includes a pressure chamber having a port. Each pressure chamber contains a valve element biased to a rest position in sealing abutment on a valve seat of the port, a SMA actuator, and an actuator printed circuit board for mounting and electrically connecting the SMA actuator. Each actuator printed circuit board portion is connected to the main printed circuit board portion by a bridge printed circuit board portion, and each pressure chamber has an opening to allow a respective bridge printed circuit board portion to extend therethrough. The opening is provided with a pocket filled with cured sealing glue to embed the bridge printed circuit board portion extending therethrough and to seal the opening of the pressure chamber.

Abstract: An actuator for driving a rotatable component includes a first, rotating member comprising a screw and a second member comprising a nut threaded to said screw, wherein rotation of said first member causes axial movement of said first or second member. The component also includes a third member coupled to the second member, wherein axial movement of said first or second member causes axial movement of said third member and a fourth, rotating member coupled to said third member and connectable to said component. The system also includes a bearing system located between said third member and said fourth member, said bearing system configured to cause said fourth member to rotate upon said axial movement of said third member so as to drive said component.

Abstract: A method for complex treatment of phosphogypsum comprising crushing of phosphogypsum and its washing with a solution of sulphuric acid, concentration 2-15%, and stirring at 50-80? C.

Abstract: A device for examining limb joints comprises a support frame to which are attached mechanisms with holders for positioning patient's limbs in the region encompassing patient's hips, thighs and feet, said mechanisms being made of materials that do not interact with magnetic fields. A hip belt (B) is secured to special ports on both sides of the support frame (A) of the device, then a thigh support platform (C) is secured to the support frame on a swingable hinge, and a shank support assembly (D) is secured in the middle part, where on a common adjustment screw guided by a slider and locked in position on the support frame by means of a position nut is located a fixed casing combined with a nut and with two force measurement assemblies. A feet support assembly (E) is secured to the opposite side of the frame. The second variant of the device consists of only the following groups: the support frame (A), the thigh support platform (C) and the shank support assembly (D).

Abstract: A steering column assembly is provided that is secured to a vehicle body and includes a mounting bracket securable to the vehicle body and a support bracket secured to a steering column shroud. A breakaway capsule assembly with a frangible connector secures the support bracket to the mounting bracket, the frangible connector, in use, breaking to allow relative movement of the support bracket and the mounting bracket, in the event of a crash. The breakaway capsule assembly includes a fixing portion that overlaps and supports a corresponding portion of the support bracket, the fixing portion including an opening which is aligned with a corresponding opening in the support bracket, the frangible connector passing through and engaging the two aligned openings. A spring biases the fixing portion and the support bracket into engagement with each other to oppose any movement between the fixing portion and the support bracket in the axial direction of the frangible connector during use of the steering assembly.

Abstract: A system and method involving actor nodes within a building that is being controlled, to be subscribed to a set of addresses, including one or more addresses that are representative of one or more respective spaces within the building being controlled. Such addresses are referred to as “space addresses.” Each of the actor nodes acts upon received data packets only if a space address is received along with the data packets and the actor node has been subscribed to the space address. Concurrently, one or more sensor nodes in the system are configurable to transmit the one or more space addresses and the data packets. A user device in the system receives commands from a user via a user interface and transmits a set of signals such that the actor nodes are subscribed to the appropriate space addresses and the sensor nodes are configured to transmit the space addresses.

Abstract: A method of measuring the energy content of a gas comprises measuring the speed of sound in the gas; measuring the relative permittivity of the gas using a guided wave radar or non-guided wave (non-contacting) radar sensor; and correlating the measured speed of sound and relative permittivity to derive the energy content of the gas. A system for measuring the energy content of a gas comprises a first sensor for measuring the speed of sound in the gas; a second sensor for measuring the relative permittivity of the gas using a guided wave radar or non-guided wave (non-contacting) radar sensor; and a correlator configured to correlate the measured speed of sound and relative permittivity to derive the energy content of the gas. The carbon dioxide content of the gas may also be measured with a suitable sensor and used in the correlation.

Abstract: A left atrial appendage closure device that includes two clamping jaws (2) fixed to a bow (3) having a flange with a cut slot, where each of the edges of the slot is connected with a clamping jaw (2). The jaws (2) contain internal channels (5). In a section perpendicular to the symmetry axes of the internal channels (5), a line (a) connecting the symmetry axes of the internal channels (5) is distant from an imaginary line (b) connecting the centers of sections of the bow (3) arms by a distance (14). The bow (3) has in the central part of its periphery a larger section (6) than a section (7) in the places where the bow (3) arms are connected with the jaws (2). The jaw (2) wall (9) from the adjacent jaw (2) side is the thinnest, whereas the wall (9) from the side of fixing the clamping jaw (2) to the bow (3) is the thickest.

Abstract: Heat exchanger, in particular condenser, comprises two parallel end closing plates (1, 2) having made a coolant inlet and outlet and at least one inlet and an outlet of the refrigerant. A heat exchange unit is provided between the closing plates (1, 2) and at least one coolant compartment and at least one refrigerant compartment, separated by an inner plate (5). The coolant compartments and, refrigerant compartments are arranged alternately and connected such that they form together with said inlets and outlets separated hydraulic circuits for the coolant and refrigerant and a turbulator panel (3, 4) is arranged in each of the compartments (3, 4).

Abstract: The invention is used in various branches of industry, in particular in agriculture for preparing seeds for sowing and for selection purposes. The method of separating a granular mixture in a flowing medium is based on a gravitational supply of particles, with an aerodynamic, monotonously increasing action thereon with a cascade of flat jets, said cascade being stabilized in terms of pressure and discharge. Large impurities are removed from the granular mixture beforehand, and stable parameters are maintained in the separation chamber. The device comprises a vibrating screen, an adjustable hopper with an agitator and a vibrating chute, a generator of a cascade of flat jets, which is connected to a drive for supplying air under pressure, a fraction collector and a separation chamber. The output of the separation chamber is covered with a filtering element in the form of a rotating drum with a calibrating sifter on the surface, said sifter being connected to a cyclone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a road sign plate comprising: a base plate (2); a series of LEDs (4) disposed on said base plate; and power-supply means connected to said series of LEDs. In particular, the road sign plate comprises: a first resin layer (1) that covers at least the base plate (2); and a second resin layer (7) disposed on said first resin layer, said second resin layer (7) being of a translucent material. The road sign plate is a low cost plate, with high electro-mechanical strength and improved translucency properties.

Abstract: An electrically conductive yarn or film and method of manufacturing thereof in which a SP1/nanoparticle complex bound to the yarn or film serves as a platform for adhesion of a metallic coating.

Abstract: An adjustable steering column assembly comprises a steering column shaft that connects a steering wheel of the vehicle to the steering rack and a shroud that protects and supports the shaft. The shroud comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being movable telescopically relative to the lower portion to permit the length of the steering column assembly to be varied. A mounting bracket secures the shroud to a fixed part of the vehicle. A clamp mechanism secures the shroud to the mounting bracket, the clamp mechanism being operable between a released position in which at least one of the reach and rake of the steering column assembly may be adjusted and a clamped position in which the reach and rake of the steering column assembly are fixed. The clamp mechanism comprises a first rack of teeth and a second rack of teeth that extend in parallel along opposing sides of a slot formed in a part of the steering column shroud or the mounting bracket.