Abstract: A function module includes at least one lighting unit and/or at least one sensor unit. The function module also includes a covering panel through which light from the at least one lighting unit emerges from the function module and/or by way of which the detection region of a respective sensor unit extends out of the function module. The function module also includes a first frame and a second frame, with the covering panel being provided on the first frame and the second frame being configured for rigid attachment to the motor vehicle. The first frame is movable from a nominal position relative to the second frame should the action of a force be directed against the frame toward the covering panel from the outside. A returning device is provided in order to return the first frame to the nominal position once the action of the force has ceased.

Abstract: A vehicle crane comprising a mounting framework, where at least one bracing arm of a bracing apparatus of the vehicle crane can be temporarily stored on the mounting framework. The mounting framework comprises at least one displaceable sliding frame and a single bracing arm can be temporarily stored on the sliding frame. The mounting framework is arranged in extension of a lower carriage of the vehicle crane and completely behind the lower carriage and is fastened to the lower carriage to provide a vehicle crane with an optimized temporary storage option for the bracing apparatus on the lower carriage. Also provided is a method for mounting a bracing apparatus on a telescoping jib of a vehicle crane.

Abstract: A mounting framework of a vehicle crane in which at least one bracing arm of a bracing apparatus of the vehicle crane can be temporarily stored on the mounting framework, where the mounting framework comprises at least one displaceable sliding frame and a single bracing arm can be temporarily stored on the sliding frame. In order to provide a mounting framework of a vehicle crane with an optimized placing option for a bracing apparatus on the lower carriage, the mounting framework comprises one displaceable sliding frame. A vehicle crane is configured with such a mounting framework and embodiments include a method for mounting a bracing apparatus on a telescoping jib of a vehicle crane comprising such a mounting framework.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an exhaust gas sub-system for an internal combustion engine, having a catalytic converter with an inlet section for introducing an exhaust gas flow into the outer housing and having a feed line for secondary gas, the feed line having an inflow element at the end, which opens at the inlet section, the outer housing has an inlet opening for exhaust gas, an external heating element for heating the secondary gas and for generating hot gas being provided in the feed line upstream of the inflow element, at least one inflow opening in the outer housing being assigned to the inflow element, via which hot gas can be fed into the inlet section.

Abstract: A sensor device for use in vehicles is provided, having at least one sensor unit, which is configured to cover a detection area outside the sensor device, and at least one cover, which is arranged in front of the sensor unit or is formed as part of the sensor unit, and at least one heating element, which is arranged and configured to heat at least subregions of the cover, and also a control or regulating unit, which is configured to control or regulate the heating element in order to heat the cover. The sensor device is characterized by at least one wall thickness sensor that is formed, and arranged at a predefined distance from and/or in direct contact with and/or inside the cover, in such a way that it is able to determine the wall thickness of the cover, wherein it transmits the determined wall thickness to the control or regulating unit, which actuates the heating element in order to heat the cover if a predefined wall thickness is exceeded.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an exhaust gas sub-system for an internal combustion engine, having a catalytic converter with an inlet section for introducing an exhaust gas flow into the outer housing and having a feed line for secondary gas, the feed line having an inflow element at the end, which opens at the inlet section, the outer housing has an inlet opening for exhaust gas, an external heating element for heating the secondary gas and for generating hot gas being provided in the feed line upstream of the inflow element, at least one inflow opening in the outer housing being assigned to the inflow element, via which hot gas can be fed into the inlet section.

Abstract: A component for a transportation device includes a support structure, a cover portion, an elastic seal portion, which is formed between the support structure and the cover portion and which is integrally bonded to the support structure and/or to the cover portion, and an optical waveguide. The support structure, the cover portion and the seal portion delimit a receptacle, which is sealed by the seal portion and in which the optical waveguide is accommodated.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for additive manufacturing of a component facilitates an exchange of components that are subject to wear and/or of components that facilitate usage of different materials in an additive manufacturing process. For this purpose, the apparatus includes a magazine (112) that has multiple nozzles (110) and facilitates an automated exchange of one nozzle with another during a manufacturing process. By using suitable actuators, either only the nozzle (110) can thus be exchanged, or the reservoir (108) containing the liquid material having the nozzle (110) attached to it can be replaced. When changing the reservoir (108), a piston (130) received therein can be exchanged at the same time.

Abstract: A lighting component for a transportation device includes a support layer arrangement of which at least some portions are light-permeable and which has a first layer. The first layer has a first index of refraction and a light guiding element made of polyurethane on a first surface of the first layer. The light guiding element has a second index of refraction which is greater than the first index of refraction. The light guiding element has a coupling-in portion for coupling in light from a light source into the light guiding element and is configured to guide the coupled-in light along the first layer. The lighting component also has a coupling-out portion which is configured to couple the light out of the light guiding element at least partially in the direction of the support layer arrangement.

Abstract: A function module includes at least one lighting unit and/or at least one sensor unit. The function module also includes a covering panel through which light from the at least one lighting unit emerges from the function module and/or by way of which the detection region of a respective sensor unit extends out of the function module. The function module also includes a first frame and a second frame, with the covering panel being provided on the first frame and the second frame being configured for rigid attachment to the motor vehicle. The first frame is movable from a nominal position relative to the second frame should the action of a force be directed against the frame toward the covering panel from the outside. A returning device is provided in order to return the first frame to the nominal position once the action of the force has ceased.

Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle includes one or more first lighting units, each of which is configured to generate a light distribution for a dipped beam function and/or a high beam function, and one or more second lighting units, each of which is configured to generate a light distribution for another lighting function. The first lighting unit(s) and the second lighting unit(s) are all covered by a common outer light panel which is translucent at least in some sections and via which light originating from the first lighting unit(s) and from the second lighting unit(s) exits from the lighting device. Each of the first lighting unit(s) is arranged at a distance from the outer light panel. Each of the second lighting unit(s) is rigidly connected to the outer light panel or is arranged at a distance from the outer light panel.

Abstract: A printhead (1) for printing molten metal for additive manufacturing of a component includes a nozzle component (10) having a nozzle outlet opening (12), a piston (14; 14a) that ejects the molten metal through the nozzle outlet opening (12), an actuator assembly (16; 16a) having an actuator, and a biasing element. By actuating the actuator, the piston (14; 14a) is movable in an actuation direction (y) from an extended position to a retracted position, in which a first piston end (18) that faces the nozzle outlet opening (12) is farther away from the nozzle outlet opening (12) than in the extended position. The biasing element (26; 26a) biases the piston (14; 14a), at least when it is located in the retracted position, back toward the extended position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid, using an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which has a sequence identity of at least 70% with either SEQ ID. 1 or SEQ. ID 2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to convert di-rhamnolipid to mono-rhamnolipid comprising the following process steps: —(a) contact of a starting di-rhamnolipid material with an ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme which is immobilised on a support; (b) separation of the produced mono-rhamnolipid from the reaction medium and/or side products; wherein the ?-L-rhamnosidase enzyme does not have ?-D-glucosidase activity.

Abstract: A method for starting up a nozzle channel of a print head for processing liquid molten metal, the method including the following steps: A) preparing the print head, wherein metal is melted in a crucible to form a molten metal, and a piston tip is introduced into a nozzle chamber, B) creating an overpressure inside the crucible which encourages molten metal to enter the nozzle chamber, C) moving the piston tip in the nozzle chamber, the piston tip being moved back and forth by an actuator at a filling frequency until molten metal is expelled from the nozzle channel, D) moving the piston tip in the nozzle chamber, the piston tip being moved back and forth by the actuator, wherein initially the movement is performed at a starting amplitude at which molten metal is expelled from the nozzle channel out of the print head, and subsequently the amplitude of the movement is gradually reduced, and wherein the movement is performed with gradual reduction of the amplitude until molten metal is no longer being expelled

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of calibrating a desirable engine speed for power take-off (PTO) operation. In particular, the present invention discloses having an instrument cluster unit (ICU) (102) that allows an operator to select a fourth desirable speed value for PTO operation, and a signal actuating module (SAM) (104) that may be configured to receive the value from the ICU (102) and store the value in its memory. Further, the present invention describes having a common power-train control unit (CPC) connected to the SAM (104) and configured to receive the desirable speed value from the SAM (104), and in response, modify one or more engine parameters to attain the desirable speed value for operating an engine PTO.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screening element for screening and transporting grit material, for applying to a sanding device of a sanding apparatus for a vehicle. The screening element includes a plate element provided with a shaft-coupling mechanism, at least one through-opening, and at least one lug. The shaft-coupling mechanism is designed to couple the screening element to a shaft device of a rotary feeder of the sanding device. The through-opening is arranged in the plate element and is designed to guide grit material through the plate element. The lug extends transversely in relation to a main surface of the plate element, away from the plate element.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting lipase activity in a detergent composition, said method involving incorporation of from 0.25 to 40 wt. % of a saponin into said lipase containing composition, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition; and to the use of saponin to inhibit lipase activity in a detergent composition, preferably a laundry detergent composition, wherein the saponin is present in the detergent formulation at a level of from 0.25 to 40 wt. %, wherein said detergent composition preferably is a home care detergent composition, more preferably a laundry detergent composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of calibrating a desirable engine speed for power take-off (PTO) operation. In particular, the present invention discloses having an instrument cluster unit (ICU) (102) that allows an operator to select a fourth desirable speed value for PTO operation, and a signal actuating module (SAM) (104) that may be configured to receive the value from the ICU (102) and store the value in its memory. Further, the present invention describes having a common power-train control unit (CPC) connected to the SAM (104) and configured to receive the desirable speed value from the SAM (104), and in response, modify one or more engine parameters to attain the desirable speed value for operating an engine PTO.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a detergent composition, comprising: a) from 2 to 95 wt. %, preferably from 2 to 50 wt. %, more preferably from 2 to 40 wt. %, most preferably from 2.5 to 40 wt. % of an organic acid derivative of mono- and di-glycerides of the form:—(I) wherein one or two, of R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from an acyl group of the formula R4CO—; where R4 is a linear or branched, saturated or mon-unsaturated C9 to C21 alkyl chain; wherein one or two, of R1, R2 and R3 is selected from an organic acid of generic formulation (HOOC)nXCO—; wherein X is saturated or monounsaturated organic group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms and n=1 to 3; wherein one or none of R1, R2 and R3 is enzyme; and to domestic method of treatment of a textile using said composition.