Abstract: A method for coating a rotating surface region of a workpiece by laser build-up welding includes fusing a powdery coating material prior to impact on the workpiece in a laser beam that is directed at the surface region, capturing a spatially resolved intensity profile of thermal radiation emitted by the workpiece, comparing at least one property of the intensity profile with at least one predefined target value, and modifying at least one parameter of a coating procedure based on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system for coupling light from at least one approximately point-shaped light source such as a LED into a flat light guide made of a transparent material such as glass or plastic. The inventive system is characterized in that the point light source is arranged above a surface of the light guide and is associated with an optical element, which couples the light from the point light source into the flat light guide at the surface thereof, wherein the in-coupled light satisfies the condition of the critical angle for total reflection and remains inside the flat light guide until controlled out-coupling.

Abstract: An improved process for wire harness assembly using air pressure to seat and manufacture wiring harnesses.

Abstract: A device for precisely inserting or fitting components into a sleeve, cap, or similar enclosure using air pressure to provide precise, controlled fitting of the components.

Abstract: An improved process for wire harness assembly using air pressure to seat and manufacture wiring harnesses.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system (1) for producing a specific light distribution, in particular an asymmetrical light distribution for glare limitation, the system comprising an optically effective plate (10, 210, 310) whose one main surface (11, 12, 211, 212) is formed as a light entering surface and whose other main surface (11, 12, 211, 212) is formed as a light emergent surface, a planar diffuser structure (20, 220, 320) in a tabular form or in the form of a foil extending in front of the light entering surface of the first plate (10, 210, 310) in the light direction. The the planar diffuser structure (20, 220, 320) is mechanically connected to the first plate (10, 210, 310) in the region of predetermined mounting portions and is arranged so as to be spaced from the first plate (10, 210, 310) over a major part of its area extent.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system for coupling light from at least one approximately point-shaped light source such as a LED into a flat light guide made of a transparent material such as glass or plastic. The inventive system is characterized in that the point light source is arranged above a surface of the light guide and is associated with an optical element, which couples the light from the point light source into the flat light guide at the surface thereof, wherein the in-coupled light satisfies the condition of the critical angle for total reflection and remains inside the flat light guide until controlled out-coupling.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for producing solar power, comprising a rotating, circular platform that produces solar power and rotates about a vertical axis. Said platform (5, 6, 7) is provided with a plurality of floating troughs (9, 90, 91) with photoelectric cells (187, 199) which are covered by concentrating lenses (92, 182, 192). The platform (5, 6, 7) is surrounded by a circular, floating ring (10, 36) which is held in place by a device that grips only one area of the circumference of said floating ring (10, 36).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generator having special solar radiation concentrators configured as hollow bodies, and to such concentrators themselves. The invention relates in particular to a solar power generator having modules, arranged on a water layer, that contain a radiation converter, such that a plurality of modules is respectively combined into floating hollow bodies that comprise a wall that is subdivided into light-transmitting and non-light-transmitting regions.

Abstract: The invention describes large solar power plants, which consist of groups of rotating platforms. Three of said platforms comprising a triad having an interstitial pillar, said pillar has means to transmit torque to rotate the platforms and means to maintain the position of the platforms.

Abstract: An electrical component is installed in a plastic cup. The component has two electrical connecting lines, and a parting location that is bridged by a solder metal is arranged in one lead. In addition, a prestressed spring is arranged at the one lead for removing the lead from the parting location during melting of the solder metal as a result of an overload, so that the component is disconnected from a current source. The one lead is pinched to a thickness of 0.2-0.5 mm.