Abstract: A connection element for mechanical and electrical connection to a contact element of an electrical storage cell comprises a contact receptacle and a clamping device. The contact receptacle is open in a set-on direction and receives a portion of the contact element. The clamping device extends into the contact receptacle in a press-on position of the clamping device. The clamping device is formed from a shape memory alloy transferable by a phase transformation into the press-on position.

Abstract: A system for performing an operation in a wellbore comprises a tool (4) configured for deployment within the wellbore on an insulated slickline (6), and a winch (26) for hauling in and/or paying out the slickline. The system further comprises a winch controller (34) which is configured to receive information transmitted electrically from the tool along the slickline and to control the winch according to the received information. The tool may comprise a downhole tractor. The tool may comprise an electrical generator tool or a tool for performing a mechanical operation within the wellbore.

Abstract: A contact of an electrical connector is disclosed. The contact comprises a surface having a surface cross-sectional thickness and a groove formed in the surface having a welded cross-sectional thickness less than the surface cross-sectional thickness. The contact is welded to a mating contact of a mating electrical connector at the groove.

Abstract: A high-current electrical connector comprises a stranded wire and a connecting piece. The stranded wire has a longitudinal end section. The longitudinal end section of the stranded wire is incorporated in a material of the connecting piece.

Abstract: An electrical contact for forming a materially bonded, electrically conductive connection to a mating contact comprises a contact surface and a soldering body. The contact surface has a recess extending into the contact surface. The soldering body is formed of a hard solder material and is pressed into the recess. The soldering body protrudes out from the recess beyond the contact surface.

Abstract: A system for identifying and tracking components, including but not limited to cords, cables and connectors, that are associated with an electronic device or apparatus or that are part of a “set.” Devices include TVs, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, computers, printers, camera, and the like. A plurality of self-adhesive stickers marked with a scannable code, each with a unique code in that set, are affixed to a device and its accessories. The codes are scanned by a mobile computing device for entry into the system. Subsequent identification of a particular accessory can be performed by using the system to scan the coded sticker on that accessory.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a radiation inverse treatment planning system for a linear accelerator. The system includes a radiation source, configured for delivering individual radiotherapeutic dose shots (aj), each individual radiotherapeutic dose shot having a predetermined location and incidence angle inside and/or outside a target area, a size and a shape. The system also includes at least a data bus system (102), and a memory (106) coupled to the data bus system (102), wherein the memory (106) includes a computer usable program code. The system also includes a processing unit (104) coupled to the data bus system (102), wherein the processing unit (104) is configured to execute the computer usable program code to pre-compute (10) a set of individual radiotherapeutie dose shots (aj), and associate (40) a weight (sj) to each individual radiotherapeutic dose shot (aj), based on one or more constraints (20).

Abstract: The present invention concerns an inverse treatment planning system. The system includes, at least a data bus system (102), a memory (106) coupled to the data bus system (102), and a processing unit (104) coupled to the data bus system (102). The processing unit (104) is configured to execute the instructions to pre-compute (10) a set of individual dose shots (aj), each individual dose shot having a predetermined location inside and/or outside a target area, a size and a shape. The processing unit also associates (40) a weight (sj) to each individual dose shot (aj), based on one or more constraints (20). The processing unit (104) further executes the instructions to find (30) the sparsest subset of individual dose shots, so as to satisfy said one or more constraints (20).

Abstract: A system for performing an operation comprises a key (70) defining a key code in hardware, a key reader (78) for reading the key code from the key, a tool 70 (4a, 4b, 4c) having an operative arrangement (4d, not shown) for performing an operation and a code-activated switch arrangement (50) which defines an activation code in hardware and a power source (32). The key reader and the code-activated switch arrangement are configured for communication. The code-activated switch arrangement is configured so as to selectively define at least part of an electrically conductive path from the power source to the operative arrangement according to whether a key code received from the key reader matches the activation code. Such a system may reduce the risk of unintentional connection of the power source to the operative arrangement thereby reducing the risk of unintentional activation of the operative arrangement.

Abstract: A contact of an electrical connector is disclosed. The contact comprises a surface having a surface cross-sectional thickness and a groove formed in the surface having a welded cross-sectional thickness less than the surface cross-sectional thickness. The contact is welded to a mating contact of a mating electrical connector at the groove.

Abstract: A connector for connecting cells of a battery unit is disclosed. The connector comprises a carrier having weld openings, a cover covering the weld openings, a contact disposed in the carrier, a film connector disposed along an edge of the carrier, and a film conductor disposed in the carrier and contacting the contact and the film connector.

Abstract: A connector for connecting cellular electrical elements is disclosed. The connector has a ribbon-shaped support element, a ribbon-shaped retaining element, and a contact element arranged between the support element and the retaining element.

Abstract: A connection arrangement is disclosed. The connection arrangement comprises a cell contact in contact with a cell in the form of at least one of a voltage source and a voltage sink, a cell connection line connected to the cell contact, and a connection line connected to the cell connection line at an end opposite the cell contact, the connection line connecting the cell connection line to an external electrical component.

Abstract: A system for performing an operation in a wellbore comprises a tool (4) configured for deployment within the wellbore on an insulated slickline (6), and a winch (26) for hauling in and/or paying out the slickline. The system further comprises a winch controller (34) which is configured to receive information transmitted electrically from the tool along the slickline and to control the winch according to the received information. The tool may comprise a downhole tractor. The tool may comprise an electrical generator tool or a tool for performing a mechanical operation within the wellbore.

Abstract: A shield sleeve is disclosed having a sleeve member. The sleeve member has a first end, and at least one radially protruding contact finger. Each contact finger has a cantilevered end connected to the first end, and at least one contacting protrusion positioned proximate to an opposite free end and protruding outward in a radial direction with respect to the sleeve member.

Abstract: A system for identifying and tracking components, including but not limited to cords, cables and connectors, that are associated with an electronic device or apparatus or that are part of a “set.” Devices include TVs, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, computers, printers, camera, and the like. A plurality of self-adhesive stickers marked with a scannable code, each with a unique code in that set, are affixed to a device and its accessories. The codes are scanned by a mobile computing device for entry into the system. Subsequent identification of a particular accessory can be performed by using the system to scan the coded sticker on that accessory.

Abstract: A system for identifying and tracking components, including but not limited to cords, cables and connectors, that are associated with an electronic device or apparatus or that are part of a “set.” Devices include TVs, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, computers, printers, camera, and the like. A plurality of self-adhesive stickers marked with a scannable code, each with a unique code in that set, are affixed to a device and its accessories. The codes are scanned by a mobile computing device for entry into the system. Subsequent identification of a particular accessory can be performed by using the system to scan the coded sticker on that accessory.