Abstract: Energy storage modules generally include a housing with component parts arranged therein. The component parts are in this case either capacitors, for example double-layer capacitors and/or electrolyte capacitors. According to the invention, a filler is provided in the housing and binds electrolyte liquid occurring in the even of damage or else electrolyte gases. Beds of material with a large specific surface area, such as zeolites or else active carbons, are suitable as fillers. The surfaces are also possibly catalytically coated.

Abstract: The invention relates to hyper-branched polymers having a hydrophobic core and an antimicrobial and/or anti-adhesive active shell for providing surfaces with semi-permanent hygienic characteristics.

Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, an antenna assembly generally includes a first patch antenna and a second patch antenna. The first patch antenna may include a first feed point and be tuned to a first frequency. The second patch antenna may include a second feed point and be tuned to a second frequency. The antenna assembly may further include a low noise amplifier in communication with the first and second feed points of the respective first and second patch antennas for amplifying signals received by the first and second patch antennas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diesel-electric drive system comprising a permanently excited synchronous generator (4), which is mechanically coupled to a diesel motor (2) on the rotor side and has an electrical connection to a voltage link converter (6) on the stator side, said converter having a respective self-commutated pulse-controlled converter (12, 14) on the generator and load sides. The converters are interconnected on the d.c. voltage side by means of a d.c. link (18). The system also comprises a braking resistor (20), which can be electrically connected to said d.c. link (18). According to the invention, a multi-phase braking resistor assembly, which can be electrically connected in series to the multi-phase stator winding system (74) of the permanently excited synchronous generator (4) by means of a multi-phase actuator (32), is provided as the braking resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diesel-electric drive system comprising a permanently excited synchronous generator (4), which is mechanically coupled to a diesel motor (2) on the rotor side and has an electrical connection to a voltage link converter (6) on the stator side, said converter having a respective self-commutated pulse-controlled converter (12, 14) on the generator and load sides. The converters are interconnected on the d.c. voltage side by means of a d.c. link (18). The system also comprises a braking resistor (20), which can be electrically connected to said d.c. link (18). According to the invention, each connection (R, S, T) of the pulse-controlled converter (12) in the voltage link converter (6) on the generator side can be electrically connected to a respective braking resistor (34, 36, 38) by means of an actuator (32), said connections being electrically interlinked. This permits the provision of a diesel-electric drive system that no longer requires an additional brake attenuator.

Abstract: A method for data transmission in telegrams in a serial communication protocol comprises the following steps: assigning the user data to be transmitted to telegrams the basic structure of which comprises a telegram header which includes information data about the telegram length, addressing, distribution of the user data to be transmitted into several telegrams or the like; a user data block which includes at least a part of the user data to be transmitted; and a checksum block which includes a checksum that is determined according to a checksum algorithm at least from the user data; and transmission of the telegrams in consecutive intervals along a data transmission path. In this process, the user data block of the telegrams is divided into several user data sub-blocks each of which is protected individually by checksum sub-blocks.

Abstract: A method for scanning a work piece surface uses a coordinate measurement device. A probe element is brought into contact with the surface and the probe element is moved along the surface. The coordinate measurement device has a plurality of degrees of freedom, which are independent of one another, in the possible movements of the probe element with respect to the work piece. Maximum speeds which describe the maximum of a movement speed component of the probe element based on the respective degree of freedom are defined for the degrees of freedom. An estimated path on which the probe element is intended to move during scanning is predefined. The actual scanning path can differ from the estimated scanning path. A maximum scanning speed at which the estimated scanning path can be traveled with a constant speed of the probe element is determined.

Abstract: In probing by scanning a workpiece (71) to be measured using a coordinate measuring machine a stylus tip is moved before the scanning along a scanning path (73) along an initialization path (83) or/and after the scanning path (73) along a finalization path (85). A length (Lv, Ln) of the initialization path, respectively finalization path, is chosen in dependence of parameters of a concrete measuring task, in particular in dependence of a pre-determined scanning speed, a stiffness of the stylus or a mass of the stylus.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement with a voltage link converter includes a link capacitor and circuit branches arranged parallel thereto. The circuit branches each include circuit elements, connected in series. A short circuit thyristor is provided to protect against short circuit currents. A short circuit protection arrangement is provided for connection to the link circuit capacitor and the circuit branches. The above includes a parallel connection of the short circuit thyristors with opposed conducting pairs of protective diodes connected in series. The short circuit protection arrangement is connected parallel to the link circuit capacitor and each connection point between two circuit elements of a circuit branch which are connected in series, is connected to a connection point between two protection diodes of the short circuit protection arrangement which are connected in series.

Abstract: The specification discloses various embodiments of modular antenna assemblies for automotive vehicles. In one exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes a base assembly that may be used on a variety of vehicle platforms. The antenna may also include a radome assembly that is specific to a particular vehicle platform. The radome assembly may snap-fit onto the base assembly, and be installed during or after vehicle assembly. A wide variety of radome assemblies of different shapes, styles, and colors may be used in conjunction with a single base assembly.

Abstract: According to various exemplary embodiments, an antenna assembly generally includes a first patch antenna and a second patch antenna. The first patch antenna may include a first feed point and be tuned to a first frequency. The second patch antenna may include a second feed point and be tuned to a second frequency. The antenna assembly may further include a low noise amplifier in communication with the first and second feed points of the respective first and second patch antennas for amplifying signals received by the first and second patch antennas.

Abstract: A low-profile antenna according to exemplary embodiments generally includes a patch antenna enclosed in a housing, and a directional element for directing a direction of sensitivity for the patch antenna. The directional element is positioned on the external surface of the housing. A protective lens may be positioned over the directional element. In one exemplary embodiment, the directional element is formed from a layer of conductive material. In another exemplary embodiment, the directional element is formed from conductive ink containing silver particles.

Abstract: A glass sandwich plate comprises a spacer arrangement (12) disposed between two glass panes (10, 11) and formed as a continuous unit from a 0.2 mm thick aluminum sheet by punching and deforming such that webs (18) are formed which extend at different angles with respect to the glass panes. The webs (18) extend between plane connecting areas (17) at which the spacer arrangement (12) is glued to the glass panes (10, 11) by means of a radiation curable acrylate or epoxide adhesive. With this structure, the sandwich plate has a high breaking strength at low weight and is suitably used for sight and sun protection.

Abstract: At least one bearing body in a power semiconductor module has a surface section on which a first semiconductor component and at least one additional semiconductor component are arranged adjacent to each other. The semiconductor components have contact surfaces, oriented away from the surface section of the bearing body, that are in a contact in a planar manner to provide a flat connection line between the contact surfaces of the semiconductor components. The flat connection line has a lower inductivity and a lower instance dependency of inductivity compared to a bonding wire. A distance between the semiconductor components along the surface section is greater than a lateral measurement of at least one of the semiconductor components and can be, selectively, relatively large, allowing for thermal and/or temperature expansion and a lower thermal load of the semiconductor module than previously obtained.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, an antenna assembly includes a first patch antenna and a second patch antenna. The first patch antenna includes a first feed point and is tuned to a first frequency. The second patch antenna includes a second feed point and is tuned to a second frequency. The antenna assembly may also include a transmission line having a first end in communication with the first feed point. A second end of the transmission line may be in communication with the second feed point. One of the first and second ends of the transmission line may provide a signal output for signals that are received by the first and second patch antennas. The antenna assembly may also include a low noise amplifier that receives a signal from the signal output of the transmission line.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide antennas capable of receiving both left-hand circularly polarized (LHCP) signals and right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP) signals, and outputting both signals on a single feed. In one exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes two substantially coplanar concentric patches. The inner patch is substantially square. The outer patch has inner and outer edges both of which are substantially square. The two patches do not physically contact one another. A single feed is connected to the inner patch. The inner patch receives the LHCP signal, and the two patches operate collectively together for receiving the RHCP signal.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna modules for frequencies in the GHz range and that may be mountable on a motor vehicle. In various exemplary embodiments, an antenna module generally includes upper and low patch-antennas on respective upper and lower substrates. Each patch-antenna includes ?/2-antenna structure provided on the upper surface of the respective upper or lower substrate for reception of satellite-transmitted frequencies in the GHz range. A metallization is also provided on or in contact with the lower surfaces of the upper and lower substrates. A lower antenna connector runs from the lower ?/2-antenna structure through the lower substrate. An upper antenna connector, separate from the lower antenna connector, runs from the upper antenna structure through the upper substrate and the lower patch-antenna.

Abstract: The specification discloses a modular antenna for automotive vehicles. The antenna includes a base assembly that can be used on a variety of vehicle platforms and a radome assembly that is specific to a particular vehicle platform. The radome assembly snap-fits onto the base assembly, and can be installed during or after vehicle assembly. A wide variety of radome assemblies of different shapes, styles, and colors can be used in conjunction with a single base assembly.

Abstract: An electric drive system (1) operated by muscle power for a vehicle (2) includes a foot pedal (5) and a mechanical generator (6) mechanically connected to the foot pedal. The drive system also includes an electric transmission (4) and an electric control system (20) with a control program (21) of the generator, which is able to generate a counter or load moment (GM). The drive system also includes a starting control system (22) for the generator, by means of which a standstill pedal resistance (TW) and a high starting moment (MA) is produced at the foot pedal. When used in a stationary training apparatus (3), the drive system includes a motor operation control system (23) with a bi-directional converter (31), by means of which the generator is also able to be operated as a motor.

Abstract: An antenna capable of receiving both left-hand circularly polarized (LHCP) signals and right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP) signals, and outputting both signals on a single feed. The antenna includes two coplanar concentric patches. The inner patch is substantially square. The outer patch has inner and outer edges both of which are square. The two patches do not physically contact one another. A single feed is connected to the inner patch. The inner patch receives the LHCP signal, and the two patches together receive the RHCP signal.