Abstract: Touch-protected contact part for connecting battery modules configured to be connected with a mating contact part in a plugging direction includes a contact element made from a first material, a connection element that penetrates the contact element and that is electro-conductively connected with the contact element, and a contact housing that holds the contact element and the connection element; wherein the connection element is held in the contact housing in a plugging position, in which the connection element protrudes from the contact element in the plugging direction, and the part of the connection element penetrating the contact element and protruding from the contact element is made from a second material that has a greater electrical resistance than the electrical resistance of the first material.

Abstract: A method for configuring control software in a rail vehicle. The control software, which is designed for a multitude of rail vehicles, implements basic functions that are required for the basic operation of the rail vehicles. The control software additionally implements optional functions required to execute client-specific requests. The specifications, combinations and functional sequences of the basic functions and optional functions are tested, validated, and approved before the functions are implemented in the rail vehicles, whereupon the basic functions and optional functions are made available in the rail vehicles. In a selected rail vehicle, at least one optional function is activated or deactivated using a switching parameter that is individually allocated to the optional function. The switching parameter required therefor is established outside the rail vehicle and is then transmitted to the selected rail vehicle.

Abstract: An electrically insulating touch protection device for an electrical conductor includes an insulating tube and a housing receiving an end of the electrical conductor. The housing has an end section pointing toward the insulating tube. The end section has a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is inserted into the insulating tube and the second segment is placed on the insulating tube.

Abstract: In a method for optically measuring technical surfaces using a confocal sensor, light is directed onto a sample surface to be measured via an optical system that contains an illumination mask, a sensor matrix, a beam splitter for combining illumination beam and detection beam paths, and imaging optics. The mask has transparent and non-transparent or slightly transparent regions arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The pitch of the mask pattern corresponds to the pixel pitch of the matrix. The mask and the matrix are adjusted relative to each other such that the transparent regions and the pixels of the matrix are simultaneously sharply imaged onto the sample by the imaging optics, whereby the sharp image of the mask is then sharply imaged onto the matrix so that a checkerboard pattern of light and dark illuminated pixels is produced on the matrix. The transparent regions of the mask are round.

Abstract: A method identifies and verifies control software of a rail vehicle. In the method, the control software is formed by functions, with each function fulfilling an associated task. As a networked collective, the functions form the structure of the control program. A function-dependent checksum is generated for each function. A structure-dependent checksum is generated for the structure. A total checksum is generated for the control software from the function-dependent checksums and the structure-dependent checksum. The total checksum identifies and verifies the control software for homologation in a country.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing assembly protected against contact for a module connector, with a housing which comprises a passage opening extending through the housing in a direction of connection, and with a screw with a screw head arranged in the passage opening, where the screw is locked in the passage opening in a pre-assembly position. Such a housing assembly can be assembled quickly and in a simple manner and at the same time is completely protected against contact.

Abstract: A high current connector includes a housing, a screw and a screw head cover. The screw extends along a screw axis and has a screw head. The housing has a first receptacle extending along the screw axis and a receptacle opening. The screw head and the cover are arranged in the first receptacle. The cover is on a side that faces the receptacle opening and covers the screw head to electrically isolate the screw. The screw head cover has a cover portion extending outwards in the radial direction and a support portion arranged radially outside on the cover portion extending about the screw axis. The first receptacle has a receptacle internal wall facing the support portion. The support portion has an outer circumferential side resting against the receptacle internal wall and supporting the screw in the radial direction.

Abstract: A busbar contact includes a contact ring and a fastening element. The contact ring has a contact surface at a distal end and a press-in flange projecting radially. The press-in flange has a cylindrical contact surface pointing radially outward.

Abstract: A method identifies and verifies control software of a rail vehicle. In the method, the control software is formed by functions, with each function fulfilling an associated task. As a networked collective, the functions form the structure of the control program. A function-dependent checksum is generated for each function. A structure-dependent checksum is generated for the structure. A total checksum is generated for the control software from the function-dependent checksums and the structure-dependent checksum. This total checksum identifies and verifies the control software for homologation in a country.

Abstract: Systems, computer-readable instructions, and methods for storing products are disclosed. For example, the system may include modular shelving units that include a shelf which is placeable on a rack, the shelf including a platform, the shelf having a weight sensor below the platform, the platform is configured to support N number of holders, each of the N holders configured to store products, each shelf further having N?1 optical sensors below the N?1 holders when the N?1 holders are supported by the platform and N?1 windows above the N?1 optical sensors, the N?1 optical sensors being in proximity of the N?1 holders, respectively, wherein each holder includes an opening, wherein when a holder is on the shelf, the opening is capable of being aligned with an optical sensor, the shelf further having a processing circuit coupled to the N?1 optical sensors and the weight sensor.

Abstract: An electrically insulating touch protection cover for an electrical module connector with two connection members connecting two current conductors in a conductive manner, wherein the touch protection cover includes two protective housings, one for each of the two connection members, that can be plugged together along a plugging direction, wherein one of the two protective housings comprises an inner collar and the other of the two protective housings comprises an outer collar that is configured to receive at least in part the inner collar, wherein the inner collar comprises at least one positive-fit element and the outer collar comprises at least one positive-fit element that is complementary thereto, wherein the positive-fit elements are configured to latch in the plugging direction, and wherein the inner collar and the outer collar are configured to be rotatable relative to each other in a latched state of the positive-fit elements.

Abstract: An arrangement includes an insulator sleeve, a mounting sheath, an end piece of the insulator sleeve is received in a receptacle opening of the mounting sheath, and a holding pin penetrating the insulator sleeve and fixing the mounting sheath on the insulator sleeve in a non-displaceable manner in a length direction of the insulator sleeve.

Abstract: A method configures control software in a rail vehicle. The control software, which is designated for a multitude of rail vehicles, implements basic functions required for basic operation of the rail vehicles. The control software additionally implements optional functions required to execute client-specific requests. The specifications, combinations and functional sequences of the basic functions and optional functions are tested, validated and approved before the functions are implemented in the rail vehicles, whereupon the basic functions and optional functions are implemented in rail vehicles. In a selected rail vehicle, at least one optional function is activated or deactivated using a switching parameter that is individually allocated to the optional function. The switching parameter required therefor is established outside the rail vehicle and is then transmitted to the selected rail vehicle. The activated optional function is allocated a specified operating period.

Abstract: Control software, which is intended for a multiplicity of rail vehicles, contains basic functions that are required for the basic operation of the rail vehicles. In addition, optional functions are implemented in the control software which are required for carrying out customer-specific requests. The basic functions and the optional functions are tested, validated and approved in their specifications, combinations and functional processes prior to installation in the rail vehicles. The basic functions and the optional functions are then implemented in the rail vehicles. In a selected rail vehicle, at least one optional function is activated or deactivated using a switching parameter which is individually associated with the optional function. The required switching parameter is created outside of the rail vehicle and subsequently transferred to the selected rail vehicle. The switching parameter is transferred encrypted to the selected rail vehicle, selectively specific to an individual vehicle.

Abstract: A module connector for electrically connecting a pair of electric modules includes a pair of contact assemblies spaced from one another and fastening the module connector to the electric modules, a conductor assembly electrically connecting the contact assemblies and, with the contact assemblies, forming an electrical connection between the electric modules, and a housing formed of an electrically insulating material. The contact assemblies and the conductor assembly are accommodated in the housing. At least one of the contact assemblies is fastened to the conductor assembly in a manner displaceable relative to the conductor assembly in a direction of displacement directed towards and/or away from the other of the contact assemblies.

Abstract: Control software, which is intended for a multiplicity of rail vehicles, contains basic functions that are required for the basic operation of the rail vehicles. In addition, optional functions are implemented in the control software which are required for carrying out customer-specific requests. The basic functions and the optional functions are tested, validated and approved in their specifications, combinations and functional processes prior to installation in the rail vehicles. The basic functions and the optional functions are then implemented in the rail vehicles. In a selected rail vehicle, at least one optional function is activated or deactivated using a switching parameter which is individually associated with the optional function. The required switching parameter is created outside of the rail vehicle and subsequently transferred to the selected rail vehicle. The switching parameter is transferred encrypted to the selected rail vehicle, selectively specific to an individual vehicle.

Abstract: A method for configuring control software in a rail vehicle. The control software, which is designed for a multitude of rail vehicles, implements basic functions that are required for the basic operation of the rail vehicles. The control software additionally implements optional functions required to execute client-specific requests. The specifications, combinations and functional sequences of the basic functions and optional functions are tested, validated, and approved before the functions are implemented in the rail vehicles, whereupon the basic functions and optional functions are made available in the rail vehicles. In a selected rail vehicle, at least one optional function is activated or deactivated using a switching parameter that is individually allocated to the optional function. The switching parameter required therefor is established outside the rail vehicle and is then transmitted to the selected rail vehicle.

Abstract: A screw for a touch-proof plug connection includes a screw body and a touch protection device. The screw body has a screw head and a screw shank extending from the screw head along a screw-in direction to a screw tip. The screw tip has a connecting element. The touch protection element has a connection device on a coupling side. The connection device is a connection counterpart to the connecting element and connects the touch protection element to the screw body. The touch protection element has an electrically insulating surface on a front side that points in the screw-in direction in a connected state of the screw body and the touch protection element.

Abstract: A heat retarding arrangement includes a phase change material. The heat retarding arrangement is attachable at or in an electric conductor and passively cools the electric conductor.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a fluid dispensing device that includes a dispensing bristle for selectively dispensing fluid onto an application surface. In an illustrative example, the fluid dispensing device may include a tapered cylindrical valve for flow control. For example, upon applying a predetermined pressure, the tapered cylindrical valve may be opened, allowing the fluid dispensing device to dispense a small amount of fluid (e.g., medicine, soap, shampoo, coconut oil, plant extract combinations) onto an application surface. Various embodiments may advantageously allow a user to dispense a selective amount of the medicine to the scalp.