Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting pilots and other crew members of high-performance aircrafts, especially people wearing pressure suits (1) according to the hydrostatic principle with veins (6) filled with liquid. Said device consists of a tension pocket (2) located in the region of the back and a pressure pocket (3) located in the abdominal region, airtight bladders (4) being inserted into both pockets. Said bladders (4) contain woven spacer elements (5) defining a minimum air volume in the bladders (4). In the event of falling ambient pressure, the pressure pocket (3) first expands and supports the breathing of the person wearing the device by means of pressure on the viscera, when pressure respiration appliances are used. If the ambient pressure falls further, the tension pocket (2) inflates and increases the peripheral tension in the pressure suit (1). In this way, for example, a decompression syndrome can be counteracted in the event of a sudden pressure drop in the cabin at high altitude.

Abstract: A method for the takeover and/or handover and for the transport of goods, especially for the paperless commissioning of goods that are present in a stockroom by means of a vehicle that moves past storage aisles and calls at a predetermined pick location in a completely automatically controlled manner, marks a good with light and then takes over or hands over the good, the takeover or handover also being completely automatically controlled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular data recording and display unit. A module (4) essentially comprises a sensor (5), a controller (10) and a memory (11). The controller (10) processed the data recorded and transmitted by the sensor (5) and records the same in the memory (11). One or several types of sensors (5) may be connected depending on the module (4), for example with differing measuring ranges or differing measuring parameters. The multiplicity of connection possibilities and data formats can make the provision of further components, such as transmitter (6), receiver (7), amplifier (8) and converter (9) necessary between a sensor (5) and a controller (10). The controller (10) for the module (4) is configured and controlled by means of a control bus (12). The measured data stored in the memory (11) are read off using a separate data bus (13).

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-buckling device (1) which is made of an elastic material and comprises several ribs (2) that extend in the longitudinal direction thereof, the space between two ribs (2) forming a groove (3). The anti-buckling device (1) is inserted into a thin-walled duct. The anti-buckling device (1) prevents the duct from buckling and thus from being occluded in a bend when said duct is bent. A fluid is able to circulate within the duct and bypass the bend in the grooves (3) of the anti-buckling device (1). The envelope of the cross section of the anti-buckling device is essentially lenticular as a duct having a round cross section also becomes lenticular in a bend.

Abstract: An altitude protection device for an acceleration protection suit having a plurality of liquid-filled veins is comprised of a bladder inserted in a pocket. A spacer fabric that is non-compressible under the loads to be provided is enclosed in the pocket and defines a minimum volume inside the bladder. The bladder is closed off or opened relative to surrounding air in the aircraft cabin via a valve that is opened if a rate of pressure change in the cabin is less than or equal to a presettable maximum value, and closed if the rate of pressure change is greater than the value. If the valve closes and the pressure falls further, air located in the bladder inflates the bladder and pocket, increasing tensile stress in the fabric, and thereby raising the internal pressure of the veins resulting in increased internal pressure in the entire acceleration protection suit.

Abstract: The altitude protection device according to the invention for an acceleration protection suit (1) operating according to the hydrostatic principle and having a plurality of liquid-filled veins (4) consists of a bladder (3) inserted in a pocket (2) and consisting of an elastic plastic. A knitted spacer fabric, preferably consisting of monofilament material, is enclosed in the pocket (2). This fabric is non-compressible under the loads to be provided and thus defines a minimum volume in the interior of the bladder (3). The bladder (3) is closed off or opened relative to the surrounding air in the aircraft cabin by means of a valve (5).

Abstract: The inventive pneumatic mattress (1) is comprised of an air-tight cover (2) which is arranged in a top layer (7) and in a bottom layer (6), whereby the top layer (7) and bottom layer (6) are interconnected by a multitude of cross-members (3), for example, textile cross-members. A rear wall (4) is arranged outside of the air-tight area of the cover (2), however, it is enclosed by the top and bottom layers (7, 6). The rear wall (4) is fastened to the wall (5) using known means (5) such that the cover (2) does not require passages running therethrough. The cover (2) is comprised of a textile material which does not stretch easily and which is coated in order to render it air-tight. The cross-members (3) are also made of, for example, a textile material that does not stretch easily. For use, the pneumatic mattress (1) is inflated with compressed air for which a valve (9) is provided.

Abstract: A take-off device includes a telescopic arrangement of three pipes arranged in a frame. The telescopic arrangement can pivot to a limited extent. The frame is mounted on a horizontal axis running through a center of gravity of the device and a centroidal axis of a lift of an airplane wing, whereby the frame can pivot around the axis. Forces exerted between the telescopic arrangement and the frame are transmitted via a bushing wedged on an outer pipe of the three pipes. A compressed gas accumulator can be opened by means of an actuating pressure signal, whereupon the telescopic arrangement extends outward. A bottom portion of an innermost tube knocks against a fixed point on the ground, which allows the airplane to accelerate to a lift-off speed. After the telescopic arrangement has extended outward, the telescopic arrangement retracts inward using a compressed gas stored in a pressure chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suit for problems associated with orthostasis which is comprised of a pair of trousers made of a slightly stretchable textile material. A plurality of essentially linear or wavy strips (14, 15) are inserted along the entire length of the trousers. Said strips are made of double-walled, liquid-tight, slightly stretchable textile material. The two layers of this material are connected to one another at connection points. This results in the production of cavities which are filled with a liquid. Suspenders (11) hold the trousers and are simultaneously constructed as reservoirs (12) for the liquid. In order to increase the pressure on the abdominal region, a flat bladder (13) can be placed in the trousers and, like the strips (14, 15), can be supplied with fluid from the reservoirs (12). As a result, liquid columns are produced which extend over a large portion of the body height. Said columns build up a compensating pressure on the legs and the lower abdomen.

Abstract: The suit according to the invention comprises, as well as a textile lining and a skin made of low stretch textile material, a double walled skin lying between them, made of moderately stretchable watertight material. The latter is made of walls, which are joined together at connection positions for instance by welding. The mutually communicating hollow spaces arising thereby in the double walled skin are filled with a fluid. The suit is closed by zip fasteners (17, 19) and by shoulder straps (18). Short zip fasteners (26) in the crotch facilitate putting on the suit. The front part (20), armlets (21) thorax part (24) can be equipped with various structures of connecting positions, which however are arranged similarly on both halves of the suit. All the named parts (20, 21, 24) can be provided each with two valves (22, 23) for filling with the fluid and for ventilation.

Abstract: The suit according to the invention comprises, as well as a textile lining and an oversuit, an active part lying between them. This is at least partly made from a layer (3) on the body side and a layer (4) away from it, both of a fluid-tight, low stretch textile material, which are connected to each other at connection positions (6) by gluing, welding or sewing and thereby create hollow spaces (5), which are filled with fluid through valves (16, 17). Between regions, which comprise the layers (3, 4), for instance the upper part (14) and the front part (15), joining parts can be arranged, which transmit tensile forces only. This builds up a compensating pressure proportional to the acceleration working in the momentary and local direction on the parts of the body lying beneath and thus takes the load off the organism of the pilot arising from the effects of such accelerations.

Abstract: The active part of the suit comprises in part one layer (3, 4) facing the body and another one facing away from it, both of a gas-tight, low stretch textile material, which are joined together at connecting positions (6) by gluing, welding or sewing and thereby create hollow spaces (5), which are connected together via valves (18) and can be put under pressure. Between the regions, which comprise the layers (3, 4)—bands (11, 12)—connecting parts (7) are arranged, which transmit tensile forces only. If the hollow spaces (5) are put under a gas pressure proportional to the z-acceleration, then the suit builds up a compensating applied pressure and thus frees the organism of the pilot from the loading effects of such accelerations. By a suitable choice of the width of the bands (11, 12) in conjunction with the radius of the enclosed part of the body a compensating pressure to the hydrostatic pressure, proportional to the acceleration, of the body fluids can be set up.

Abstract: The suit according to the invention comprises, as well as a textile lining and an oversuit, an active part lying between them. This is at least partly made from a layer (3) on the body side and a layer (4) away from it, both of a fluid-tight, low stretch textile material, which are connected to each other at connection positions (6) by gluing, welding or sewing and thereby create hollow spaces (5), which are filled with fluid through valves (16, 17). Between regions, which comprise the layers (3, 4), for instance the upper part (14) and the front part (15), joining parts can be arranged, which transmit tensile forces only. This builds up a compensating pressure proportional to the acceleration working in the momentary and local direction on the parts of the body lying beneath and thus takes the load off the organism of the pilot arising from the effects of such accelerations.

Abstract: The cableway consists of a captive balloon (1) carrying a gondola (2) to which two transport cables (3, 4) and a mooring cable (5) are attached. The two transport cables (3, 4) bearing a cabin (10, 11) for carrying passengers end at a ground station (7) which is rotatable on a circular rail (9) around a vertical axis (8). The transport cables (3, 4), both in the gondola (2) and in the ground station, run on and off drums. The ground station (7) can be actively tracked with reference to the site of the captive balloon (1). The mooring cable (5), secured to the gondola (2), runs on a drum in the ground station (7) and is equipped with beacons (13). The captive balloon (1) can be released to any desired height, the unused length of the transport cables (3, 4) remaining on the drums in the ground station (7). The cabins (10, 11) are coupled in shuttle operation or move separately driven by motors provided in the gondola (2).

Abstract: An adaptive pneumatic wing for a fixed wing aircraft having an airtight envelope (8) defined by a top skin (1) and a bottom skin (2) subdivided internally by a plurality of cells extending longitudinally of the wing, portions of the cells being airtight forming wing structure adapted to provide an aileron function, a landing flap function, and to change the shape of the wing profile.

Abstract: The balloon basket (1) according to the invention essentially comprises several pneumatic elements: an upper ring (2) and a lower ring (3), both advantageously segmented, are joined by a number of struts (4). The number of these struts (4) preferably corresponds to the number of corners of the polygonally formed rings (2, 3) and the number of their segments. Between the rings (2, 3) and the struts (4) side wall elements (5) are arranged so that they--apart from the holes (7) made in them--tightly seal the balloon basket (1) at the sides. In the lower ring (3) is fitted a floor (6). Side wall elements (5) and floor (6) are made with double walls and comprise at least in part of distance fabric such that the two corresponding walls of the side elements (5) and the floor (6) are held together by a plurality of threads and therefore retain their flat form on inflation with compressed air.