Abstract: A pouch cell battery assembly is disclosed, comprising a pouch cell battery and an electronic device. The pouch cell battery comprises: an expandable enclosure, accommodating an anode stack, a cathode stack, and a separator disposed between the anode and cathode stacks; first and second contact terminals, the first contact terminal being electrically coupled to the anode stack and the second contact terminal being electrically coupled to the cathode stack. The electronic device may be at least partly affixed to the expandable enclosure, and electrically coupled to the first and second contact terminals. The electronic device may be configured to determine at least one physical characteristic of the pouch cell battery.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the state of a battery comprising cell groups includes cell monitoring devices (CMDs) associated with corresponding cell groups and a battery management system (BMS). Each CMD measures properties of cells in the respective cell group using its sensor system and evaluates the measurements to detect faults at the monitored cells. When CMD detects a fault, CMD stores a fault indicator, indicating that the respective cell group experienced a fault, and fault data related to the detected fault, including a timestamp indicating when CMD detected the fault, for subsequent transmission to BMS. Upon waking, BMS receives and processes fault indicators and fault data shared by CMDs to determine action(s) responsive to the fault(s) detected by CMDs.

Abstract: A method of and processor for determining a position of a battery cell within a battery system comprising a plurality of battery cells, each battery cell having a unique identifier (ID) is provided. Each battery cell is configured to emit a first signal when in a first state, the first signal enabling the battery cell in the first state to be distinguished from the plurality of other battery cells comprised in the battery system. The method may comprise: receiving a first signal associated with a battery cell in the first state; obtaining the unique ID associated with the battery cell in the first state; determining the position of the battery cell in the first state within the battery system, based on the received first signal associated with the battery cell in the first state; and associating the determined position with the received unique ID of the battery cell in the first state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a position of a battery cell within a battery system comprising a plurality of battery cells are disclosed. Each battery cell has a unique identifier, and each battery cell is configured to experience a change in voltage when an electrical stimulus is applied to the battery cell. The method comprises receiving a first signal associated with a first battery cell experiencing a change in voltage due to an electrical stimulus applied to the battery cell; obtaining the unique ID associated with the first battery cell; determining the position of the first battery cell, based on the received first signal associated with the first battery cell; and associating the determined position with the obtained unique ID of the first battery cell.

Abstract: A method of and processor for determining a position of a battery cell within a battery system comprising a plurality of battery cells, each battery cell having a unique identifier (ID) is provided. Each battery cell is configured to emit a first signal when in a first state, the first signal enabling the battery cell in the first state to be distinguished from the plurality of other battery cells comprised in the battery system. The method may comprise: receiving a first signal associated with a battery cell in the first state; obtaining the unique ID associated with the battery cell in the first state; determining the position of the battery cell in the first state within the battery system, based on the received first signal associated with the battery cell in the first state; and associating the determined position with the received unique ID of the battery cell in the first state.

Abstract: This invention is for safely speeding up the rewinding of a strap used to secure cargo on a truck or trailer. The Tool consists of a shaft which in use extends into the inside of a conventional strap winch drum. At the end of the shaft is a cylindrical elastomeric plug which is a tight fit into the inside of the winding drum. The shaft is then connected to a rotary drive apparatus comprising a hand crank or is power driven. Because the tool can be simply pushed into the drum and operated without the requirement of alignment of the shaft, for a mechanical connection between the shaft and winch drum, the operator's hands need not be on the tool other than on the handle which is not above the drum. This is typically quicker and safer than the prior art.

Abstract: A pouch cell battery assembly is disclosed, comprising a pouch cell battery and an electronic device. The pouch cell battery comprises: an expandable enclosure, accommodating an anode stack, a cathode stack, and a separator disposed between the anode and cathode stacks; first and second contact terminals, the first contact terminal being electrically coupled to the anode stack and the second contact terminal being electrically coupled to the cathode stack. The electronic device may be at least partly affixed to the expandable enclosure, and electrically coupled to the first and second contact terminals. The electronic device may be configured to determine at least one physical characteristic of the pouch cell battery.

Abstract: A multi-panel base station test system includes a base station radio unit configured with a plurality of antenna panels positioned at a first end of a test chamber of the multi-panel base station test system. The multi-panel base station test system includes a plurality of test antennas positioned at a second end of the test chamber opposing the first end. The multi-panel base station test system includes a microwave lens positioned between the plurality of antenna panels and the plurality of test antennas in the test chamber. The microwave lens is configured to focus respective beams transmitted from each of the plurality of antenna panels toward respective focal points associated with each of the plurality of test antennas based on steering of the plurality of antenna panels.

Abstract: This invention is for safely speeding up the rewinding of a strap used to secure cargo on a truck or trailer. The Tool consists of a shaft which in use extends into the inside of a conventional strap winch drum. At the end of the shaft is a cylindrical elastomeric plug which is a tight fit into the inside of the winding drum. The shaft is then connected to a rotary drive apparatus comprising a hand crank or is power driven. Because the tool can be simply pushed into the drum and operated without the requirement of alignment of the shaft, for a mechanical connection between the shaft and winch drum, the operator's hands need not be on the tool other than on the handle which is not above the drum. This is typically quicker and safer than the prior art.

Abstract: A multi-panel base station test system includes a base station radio unit configured with a plurality of antenna panels positioned at a first end of a test chamber of the multi-panel base station test system. The multi-panel base station test system includes a plurality of test antennas positioned at a second end of the test chamber opposing the first end. The multi-panel base station test system includes a microwave lens positioned between the plurality of antenna panels and the plurality of test antennas in the test chamber. The microwave lens is configured to focus respective beams transmitted from each of the plurality of antenna panels toward respective focal points associated with each of the plurality of test antennas based on steering of the plurality of antenna panels.

Abstract: A multi-panel base station test system includes a base station radio unit configured with a plurality of antenna panels positioned at a first end of a test chamber of the multi-panel base station test system. The multi-panel base station test system includes a plurality of test antennas positioned at a second end of the test chamber opposing the first end. The multi-panel base station test system includes a microwave lens positioned between the plurality of antenna panels and the plurality of test antennas in the test chamber. The microwave lens is configured to focus respective beams transmitted from each of the plurality of antenna panels toward respective focal points associated with each of the plurality of test antennas based on steering of the plurality of antenna panels.

Abstract: A system for testing wireless communication equipment which includes a beamforming antenna, the system comprising: a probe for coupling an antenna element of the beamforming antenna of the wireless communication equipment to be tested to a test and measurement unit; and a lid configured to cover the beamforming antenna, wherein the lid is provided with a port for receiving the probe, such that the probe couples to the antenna element.

Abstract: A multi-panel base station test system includes a base station radio unit configured with a plurality of antenna panels positioned at a first end of a test chamber of the multi-panel base station test system. The multi-panel base station test system includes a plurality of test antennas positioned at a second end of the test chamber opposing the first end. The multi-panel base station test system includes a microwave lens positioned between the plurality of antenna panels and the plurality of test antennas in the test chamber. The microwave lens is configured to focus respective beams transmitted from each of the plurality of antenna panels toward respective focal points associated with each of the plurality of test antennas based on steering of the plurality of antenna panels.

Abstract: A base station testing system may receive one or more input signals originating from one or more transceivers of a base station. The base station testing system may form, based on the one or more input signals, one or more output signals associated with a beam direction. The base station testing system may provide a feedback signal, that is based on the one or more output signals, to a calibration component of the base station.

Abstract: Improved exercise assemblies and related methods of use are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous exercise assemblies that are adjustable, changeable and/or rotatable. The present disclosure provides for an exercise assembly that can function as a straight pull-up bar in one arrangement, and can also function as a dynamic, range-of-motion exercise assembly in another arrangement. The exemplary exercise assembly includes an advantageous design that permits users to not only perform straight bar pull-ups, but also allows users to quickly and easily convert the assembly into a two-handled, variable resistance, bicycle-style crank (e.g., a rotating bicycle pull up bar assembly) in which the user rotates two handles of the bar similar to how a cyclist rotates bicycle pedals.

Abstract: A system for testing wireless communication equipment which includes a beamforming antenna, the system comprising: a probe for coupling an antenna element of the beamforming antenna of the wireless communication equipment to be tested to a test and measurement unit; and a lid configured to cover the beamforming antenna, wherein the lid is provided with a port for receiving the probe, such that the probe couples to the antenna element.

Abstract: A conveyor pan is provided for supporting a portion of a mining conveyor extending along a mine face and positioned between the mine face and a goaf. The conveyor pan includes a deck, a toe, and a heel. The deck includes a first side configured to be positioned proximate the mine face and a second side configured to be positioned proximate the goaf. The toe is positioned adjacent the first side of the deck, and includes a toe contact surface defining a toe surface area. The heel is positioned adjacent the second side of the deck, and includes a lug and a heel contact surface. The lug is configured to be coupled to an advancement mechanism. The heel contact surface defines a heel surface area greater than the toe surface area.

Abstract: A conveyor pan is provided for supporting a portion of a mining conveyor extending along a mine face and positioned between the mine face and a goaf. The conveyor pan includes a deck, a toe, and a heel. The deck includes a first side configured to be positioned proximate the mine face and a second side configured to be positioned proximate the goaf. The toe is positioned adjacent the first side of the deck, and includes a toe contact surface defining a toe surface area. The heel is positioned adjacent the second side of the deck, and includes a lug and a heel contact surface. The lug is configured to be coupled to an advancement mechanism. The heel contact surface defines a heel surface area greater than the toe surface area.

Abstract: A longwall mining machine and a linepan section, the linepan section may include a face-side rail, a gob-side rail opposite the face-side rail, and a conveyor pan between the face-side rail and the gob-side rail. The face-side rail may have a generally horizontal top surface at a top surface height and with a top surface width, an angled loading surface extending toward the mining face and the ground surface and arranged at an oblique angle relative to the top surface, the loading surface being at a loading height and with a loading surface width, the loading surface width being at least about 25 percent of the total width, and a material cavity defined in the face surface below the loading surface and recessed toward a gob-side.

Abstract: A longwall mining machine and a linepan section, the linepan section may include a face-side rail, a gob-side rail opposite the face-side rail, and a conveyor pan between the face-side rail and the gob-side rail. The face-side rail may have a generally horizontal top surface at a top surface height and with a top surface width, an angled loading surface extending toward the mining face and the ground surface and arranged at an oblique angle relative to the top surface, the loading surface being at a loading height and with a loading surface width, the loading surface width being at least about 25 percent of the total width, and a material cavity defined in the face surface below the loading surface and recessed toward a gob-side.