Abstract: A control device and a method for monitoring wear parts for printers and copiers is provided. The control device includes a counter device with which the replacement intervals or, respectively, the maintenance intervals for individual wear parts are monitored. The replacement and maintenance intervals can be individually set, so that they can be matched to the respective use conditions of the printer.

Abstract: A plug connection for a line with a tubular shaped metal bush and an also tubular shaped plug part wherein a metal sleeve of the plug part is supported in the metal bush and wherein at least one snap in hook of the plug part engages into a catch recess of the metal bush in the coupling state.

Abstract: An actuating device for a safety arrangement in a vehicle has a pneumatic muscle as drive and a pyrotechnical gas generator for feeding the pneumatic muscle.

Abstract: A reinforcing carrier, serving particularly to strengthen an elastomeric weatherstrip (10) comprises a first flanking portion (21), a second flanking portion (23) and a middle portion (22) extending parallel in a longitudinal direction (x) and having in each case a width (b1, b2, b3) in a transverse direction (y) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (x). The middle portion (22) connects the first flanking portion (21) and the second flanking portion (23) in the transverse direction (y). The first flanking portion (21), and/or second flanking portion (23) and/or the middle portion (22) have a plurality of perforations (24, 25, 26) each comprising a closed circumference and having in the transverse direction (y) a first diameter (d1) and in the longitudinal direction (x) a second diameter (d2).

Abstract: A tibia plateau for a replacement joint, particularly an endoprosthesis for a human knee joint, in which the head and socket artificial joint parts have convex and concave articulation surfaces, respectively, and the articulation surfaces are arranged in pairs, so that the functional surfaces which are formed can roll against one another along a curved contact line, especially a circularly arcuate contact line, formed on each articulation surface. A gently sloping bulge (1) is formed in the area (4) adjacent the functional surfaces (2) which bulge prevents excessive rolling movement and lateral displacement of the joint parts relative to each other.

Abstract: In a method for making and evaluating a sample engraving in an electronic engraving machine for engraving printing cylinders for rotogravure, during a sample engraving, trial cups are engraved for predetermined tone values by an engraving element. After the sample engraving, a video camera is positioned at a predetermined axial measuring position, and a video image of the trial cups is recorded. The deviations of position of a measuring point of a selected trial cup are determined from a reference point as position errors ?xM, ?yM. The position errors ?xM, ?yM are then corrected by axially displacing the video camera to a new measuring position and/or by rotating the printing cylinder. Afterwards, the geometric values of the trial cup are measured and are compared with the geometric values of the predetermined tone values.

Abstract: A device for covering an airbag for forming an outer contour of interior trim for a vehicle with a mechanism for opening a cover into the passenger space of the vehicle and with a mechanism for moving the opened cover at least partially out of the passenger space of the vehicle, wherein the mechanism for opening including a first axis is arranged on a side of the cover facing a windshield for pivoting the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing solid polyvinyl ester resins using a bulk or solution polymerization process in the presence of a chain transfer agent, wherein one or more vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkyl carboxylic acids having 1 to 15 carbon atoms are polymerized in the presence of a compound selected from the group consisting of monovalent aliphatic alcohols having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, esters of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids and aliphatic alcohols each having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or aliphatic ketones having 3 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An engraving element of an electronic engraving machine for engraving printing forms is formed of a shaft oscillating around a longitudinal axis with small rotational angles. A drive system is provided for the shaft with a lever attached to one end of the shaft. An engraving stylus is provided for engraving the printing form, along with a restoring element for the shaft, a bearing for the shaft, and a damping mechanism for the shaft having a damping element secured to the shaft and a stationary damping chamber. The damping element comprises at least one damping disk that is designed circularly at least in regions and extends perpendicular to the shaft. The damping chamber is designed at least as a hollow-cylindrical segment around the shaft into which the damping disk projects and extends at least over the circular region of the damping disk. The damping chamber is filled with a ferro-fluidic fluid as a damping agent.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus includes a radiation source for emitting a light beam, a rotatable prism for deflecting the light beam, and a lens arrangement for projecting the light beam onto a scene to be scanned. The path length that is traversed by the light beam from the radiation source to the lens arrangement is dependent on the angular position of the prism. To avoid a defocussing, the light beam is collimated so that it penetrates through the lens arrangement in a lens section that is dependent on the angular position of the prism, and the lens arrangement has different focal lengths for various lens sections. The focal lengths of the lens sections are thereby selected so that the radiation source respectively lies in the focal point of the lens section that is penetrated by the light beam. A preferred application is for optical spacing distance radar for motor vehicles.

Abstract: A device for sensing an obstacle in the opening range of a movable closure element of a motor vehicle, more particularly an electrically powered window pane or sunroof is defined. The device is provided with at least one sensor electrode generating an electrical field in the opening range of the closure element. It is furthermore provided with a control unit for detecting a change in the capacitance of the electrical field caused by the presence of an obstacle in the opening range of the closure element, the control unit providing a control signal for a drive powering the closure element. The sensor electrode is connected to the control unit either directly or via a shielded conductor. The control unit is arranged on an electronic controller of the drive and compensates the influence of the shielded conductor on the electrical field.

Abstract: A method of producing a device containing pyrotechnical material comprises the following steps: providing a tubular housing element with a base and metal ducts incorporated in the base, with the housing element and the base being integrally formed of glass and the housing element and the base defining a housing interior with a bottom adjoining the base, and the metal ducts extending through the bottom into the housing interior; applying a metal layer on the bottom by forming a heat-generating element integrally connected with the metal ducts and the bottom; introducing the pyrotechnical material into the housing element; and sealing the housing element by heating and melting off. The device obtainable in this way serves for use in vehicle occupant restraint systems, for instance as an igniter in gas generators and belt tensioners.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for inspecting pipes using ultrasound, in particular for inspecting the end regions of a pipe. Said device comprises at least one ultrasonic inspection head (38) with an inspection tank (24), which a) has a receiving chamber (26) that is designed to receive a coupling fluid, in particular water (27), b) forms an axial passage through which a pipe (20) that is to he inspected can be transported along an inspection line (28) relative to the inspection tank (24) c) has sealing elements at the front and rear (34, 36), said elements being adapted to the external diameter of the pipe (20) that is to be inspected and delimiting the receiving chamber (26), and d) contains the inspection head(s) (38) in such a way that only coupling fluid is present between the inspection head (38) and the pipe (20) that is to be inspected.

Abstract: A colored light for the passengers of a passenger transportation means, in particular for the cabin of an aircraft, comprises a plurality of illuminating means, each emitting electromagnetic waves in a narrow-band wavelength range, wherein the wavelength ranges preferably do not overlap each other. Further, the colored light is provided with a drive unit for driving the illuminating means such that a soothing or stimulating effect on the passengers can be achieved via the color sensation of the human eye and the thus triggered (bio-) chemical processes in the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling and sensing a closure member (20) movable between an open position and a closed position, more particularly an electrically powered window pane (20) of a motor vehicle (10) is provided with a sensor. The sensor comprises a sensor electrode (40) generating an electric field (F) in an opening range of the closure member (20) and a controller (22) connected to the sensor which senses any change in capacitance of the sensor electrode (40) in providing a control signal. For detecting a film of moisture (23) formed by condensation on the closing member (20) by simple and relatively low-cost means, the controller (22) detects a change in capacitance of the sensor electrode (40) caused by the presence of a film of moisture (23) on the closure member (20).

Abstract: A buckle tensioner for pre-tensioning a safety belt band comprises a traction transmission device engaging on a belt buckle, a motor and a pressure storing device which is able to be compressed by means of the motor. The traction transmission device is coupled in a force-fitting manner to the pressure storing device and the pressure storing device is arranged such that an expansion of the pressure storing device brings about a pulling away of the belt buckle for tensioning the safety belt band.

Abstract: A device with at least one light source, comprising several individual light sources (3, 3?) and an optical arrangement. At least two individual light sources (3, 3?) comprise a light-emitting surface with different, long axes perpendicular to each other. At least two individual light sources (3, 3?) form at least one individual light source grouping (4, 4?), which is arranged coaxially to the optical axis (5) of an astigmatic optical element (7). Said astigmatic optical element (7) is impinged upon by the emitted bundles (2) from the individual light sources. One axis of the emission surface of an individual light source (3) lies on the meridional plane of the astigmatic optical element (7). Said plane is defined through the mid-point of the emission surface. The other axis of the emission surface lies on the corresponding sagittal plane.

Abstract: In a device for transporting toner in an electrophotographic printing or copying device, a rotatable cylinder has a cylinder sheath. The cylinder sheath comprises a metallic layer having a surface with a roughness search that at least one of peaks and columns are provided along with recesses. The recesses of the surface are filled with plastic. Also, the cylinder sheath may comprise a layer of a porous ceramic material having a roughness.

Abstract: In a method and system for production of a printed document with a unique identifier, the data medium for the unique identifier is applied on a recording medium, the data medium being capable of being electronically written without contact so that data are written without contact onto the data medium in the course of a document production event. Data of at least one of a user program, of the printed document, and of the data medium are linked in a file.

Abstract: A reclosable container is illustrated and described, having a rectangular base, four lateral surfaces positioned essentially perpendicularly to one another (body surfaces (1, 3)), a head region, sealed using a rib seam (5) after the container is filled, and a closure element (8), positioned on a slanted surface (7) in the head region, in which the container volume can be used optimally without losing the advantages of the known container in regard to production, filling, and sealing. The container is folded in this case so that the slanted surface (7) carrying the closure element (8) at least partially projects out of the rectangular profile predetermined by the base, so that the body surface (1) located below the closure element has a protuberance and the body surface lying opposite the projecting body surface (1) has a corresponding indentation, at least in the head region.