Abstract: A space vehicle is described. The space vehicle comprises one or more heat-producing components, and a closed loop cooling system configured to remove heat generated by the one or more heat-producing components. The closed loop cooling system comprises a coolant passageway defining a closed loop, a coolant located within the coolant passageway, the coolant comprising a static pressure of 100 pounds per square inch or lower and the coolant being in a single liquid phase through the coolant passageway, and one or more pumps configured to move the coolant through the coolant passageway. The closed loop cooling system further comprises a first heat exchange component disposed along the coolant passageway, the first heat exchange component configured to transfer heat from the heat-producing components to the coolant, and a second heat exchange component disposed along the coolant passageway, the second heat exchange component configured to remove heat from the coolant.

Abstract: A milking device has milking means, a controller, a milk line for transporting the milk from the milking means to a milk tank, a milk filter for filtering the milk passing through the milk line, and a cleaning device for cleaning the milk filter with cleaning fluid. The milk filter comprises a housing which surrounds a filter volume and has a milk inlet and a milk outlet, and a circumferential filter body. The filter body comprises filter holes and divides the filter volume into an inner filter volume and an outer filter volume. The milk filter is configured to be flushed during use. The cleaning device is configured to clean the milk filter. The filter holes are grouped into a first group and a second group. The diameter of the holes in the first group is greater than that of the second group.

Abstract: Provided herein are a control system and a control method for pest killing by microwave, and a computer device and a storage medium thereof. The control system for pest killing by microwave includes: an inactivation module; an electromagnetic shielding module; a conveyor belt; and a microwave pest killing device, which is a waveguide structure with two open ends and four closed sides. The pest killing method maintains the temperature of the tobacco packages within a specific range, ensuring the quality of the tobacco while effectively inactivating the pests, thereby enhancing the economic efficiency of tobacco factories. The pest killing method employs a reactance counter-current type electromagnetic shielding method, which ensures the smooth operation of the conveyor belt without affecting the health of the operators or the safety of the environment.

Abstract: A storage and release mechanism for aerial distribution and release of insects from an unmanned aerial vehicle, the release being aimed at controlling a wild insect population, the wild population having fluctuating local densities, the mechanism comprising a switch for switching between two or more different sustainable insect delivery rates for release of the insects. The method is particularly suitable for sterile male mosquitoes in programs to control wild mosquito populations.

Abstract: An integrated vessel with wave compensation capability for transportation of completed offshore wind turbines includes a wind turbine conveyor system, a dynamic positioning propeller system, and a six-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator system, as well as a foundation monopile of a fixed wind turbine arranged in the hull; the completed offshore wind turbines are fixed on the wind turbine conveyor system by multiple wind turbine stabilizing blocks, and a clamping system is equipped in the six-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator system.

Abstract: An open aquatic algae cultivation system (OAACS) with an algae impermeable liner that includes semipermeable liner sections for improved environmental uptake of carbon dioxide is disclosed. OAACS comprises a buoyant framework, an algae impermeable liner with a structure largely impermeable to the cultivated algae culture but with semipermeable liner sections permeable to dissolved inorganic carbon, a culture, and a mooring system. Practical semipermeable liner sections are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lift lever assembly for a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft is disclosed. The assembly includes a lever configured to control a lift propulsor of an aircraft. The assembly additionally includes at least a handle mechanically coupled to the lever, wherein the handle configured to allow transition of the lever from a thrust-engaged position to a thrust-disengaged position when the at least a handle is in an active position. The assembly also includes at least a sensor in communication with the lever, wherein the at least a sensor is configured to identify when the lever transitions from the thrust-engaged position to the thrust-disengaged position.

Abstract: A winglet system is configured to be secured to a wing of an aircraft. The winglet system includes an upper blade, a lower blade, and a cover plate integrally formed with the upper blade and the lower blade. The cover plate covers an opening within a transition joint between the upper blade and the lower blade. The cover plate remains coupled to the upper blade if the lower blade is separated from the winglet system.

Abstract: Provided is a fruit tree screen having a structure preventing damage to protective sheets without using eyelets to connect the protective sheets to each other. When protective sheets (20) are connected to each other using a connecting member (40), since the protective sheets (20) are connected to each other by an elastic ring body (41), when the protective sheets (20) move due to wind or the like, the elastic ring body (41) absorbs impact while being elastically expanded and contracted, and thus damage to the protective sheets (20) can be effectively prevented without coupling other members, such as eyelets, to through-holes (22). Since eyelets and the like are not coupled to the protective sheets (20), manufacturing costs can be lowered, the volume of packages can be reduced, and it is possible to promptly respond to a client demand due to simplification of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: An automated dog bowl device generally includes a food container portion, a lid portion, a drive arrangement, and a controller device. The drive arrangement is mounted on the food container portion and designed to pivot the lid portion horizontally back and forth between a closed position and an open position. The controller device permits operation both on demand and on a timed schedule to cover and uncover the food container portion on demand and automatically at scheduled times selected by a user.

Abstract: The present application provides a fast-connected laboratory animal test bench, which belongs to the technical field of experimental supplies, and comprises a test bench, a liquid storage tank and a plurality of fixing bolts, and the fixing bolts are all arranged on the test bench, and is able to bind ropes to fix animals, wherein, the test bench is provided with a liquid discharge groove located inside a range surrounded by all the fixing bolts, and the liquid storage tank is arranged at a bottom of the test bench and is configured to accommodate the waste liquid discharged from the liquid discharge groove. The overall structure of the present application is relatively simple. The animals to be tested are tied up with ropes, and the ropes are bound to the fixing bolts. The bound animals are located above the liquid discharge groove on the upper part of the test bench.

Abstract: A pet waste management device for hygienic litter-free management of pet waste includes a mat, which is positionable in a litter box. The mat comprises a panel, which has upper and a lower faces and a perimeter. The panel substantially covers a bottom of the litter box and is impermeable to liquid bodily waste that is excreted by a pet. A pad is attached to the upper face of the panel. The pad is absorbent and thus absorbs the liquid bodily waste. A plurality of fibers is attached to the panel and extends through the pad. The plurality of fibers provides excretion promoting tactile sensations to the pet. The mat thus absorbs the liquid bodily waste and collects solid bodily waste, positioning a user to remove the mat from the litter box, to dispose of the solid bodily waste, and to launder the mat prior to reuse.

Abstract: An embodiment aircraft includes a fuselage, a wing coupled to the fuselage, a fixing portion connecting a portion of the wing to the fuselage, and a controller disposed in the fuselage, wherein the controller is configured to transmit a severing signal to cause a portion of the fixing portion to be severed.

Abstract: A capsule for growing seeds without human intervention. The capsule is designed with an intricate internal structure of channels, reservoirs, and nutrient pockets made from water-soluble materials like PVA with programmed densities and dissolution rates. This 5-dimensional design allows for the timed, controlled release of water and nutrients directly to the seed as the capsule dissolves over time, eliminating the need for external intervention to grow the seed in any environment.

Abstract: A milking system includes two or more milking devices for extracting a milking from a dairy animal; a central utility system connected with each milking device in the milking system, and a cleaning unit for cleaning the milking devices and milk-carrying parts of the central utility system. The cleaning unit includes a fluid transporting line for transport of cleaning fluid where each of the milking devices is in fluid connection with the fluid transport line, a buffer unit for receiving and temporarily storing extracted milk where the buffer unit is in fluid connection with each of the milking devices through a milk line, and a control unit for controlling the central utility unit. The cleaning unit cleans each milking device and milk line during a cleaning cycle, and at least one of the milking devices is available for extracting milk from a dairy animal during the cleaning cycle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle (100) comprising: a flight system (4) for producing thrust to manoeuvre the unmanned aerial vehicle (100). The flight system (4) comprises: one or more flight rotors (42) defining a plane passing through each flight rotor and a thrust direction generally perpendicular to the plane; and one or more electric motor (44) for driving the one or more flight rotors (42). The unmanned aerial vehicle (100) further comprises: a cargo area for coupling to or receiving a load (200); and a load system (6) for providing thrust additional to the thrust provided by the flight system (4) to thereby lift a load attached to the connection point. The load system (6) comprises: a first gas turbine propulsion system; and a controller configured to control the flight system (4) and load system (6).

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing tactile feedback via an inceptor. A control system for an aircraft includes an inceptor and a controller. The inceptor includes a grip portion moveable between a plurality of positions and one or more motors to apply a variable force to the grip portion. The controller is coupled to the one or more motors. The controller includes an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is configured to operate in a first operating mode, select a first tactile feedback profile associated with the first operating mode, and control the one or more motors based on the first tactile feedback profile. The controller is further configured to detect a transition from the first operating mode to a second operating mode, select a second tactile feedback profile associated with the second operating mode, and control the one or more motors based on the second tactile feedback profile.

Abstract: A head stage designed for non-surgical placement of EEG electrodes in small animals is disclosed. The head stage is connected to thin barbed pin electrodes of multiple lengths, such that they can be placed into the brain at the chosen depth. A miniature device comprising a wireless transmitter or data logger can be attached using magnets or connectors to the stage. When the head stage is placed on the head of a small animal and pressure is applied on the stage, the set of pin electrodes penetrate the skull, such that the stage becomes firmly fixed to the skull. Further, the device includes electrodes on its body that eliminate the need of wires for EEG recordings. When the capsule including sharp electrodes is pressed toward the skull, the electrodes penetrate the bone and fixes the capsule onto the skull for recording biopotential signals from the brain.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for a rotorcraft. This rotorcraft assembly includes a fuselage, a tail boom, an air system and a cooling system. The tail boom projects longitudinally along a centerline out from the fuselage. The air system includes an air flowpath. The air flowpath passes from the fuselage into the tail boom and extends longitudinally within the tail boom. The cooling system includes a first heat exchanger and a coolant flowpath extending through the first heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger is arranged with the tail boom. The first heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat energy between system air flowing in the air flowpath and coolant flowing in the coolant flowpath.

Abstract: A mobile heating apparatus to heat a space for the treatment of bed bugs within the space includes an air mixing chamber, a fresh air inlet extending from outside the space to the mixing chamber; and a recirculation air inlet extending from inside the space to the mixing chamber. Air from the mixing chamber is passed through a heat exchanger and to an outlet for return to the space. A first CO sensor is associated with the fresh air inlet, and a second CO sensor associated with the recirculation inlet. A control, responsive to the first and second CO sensors, can disable the burner if the first CO sensor detects a CO level in the fresh air in excess of a first predetermined level, and disable the burner if the second CO sensor detects a CO level in excess of a second predetermined level that is higher than the first predetermined level.