Abstract: A mobile control unit and a method remotely control an elevator installation in an inspection mode, wherein the elevator installation includes an elevator car, an elevator controller and a safety circuit. The elevator controller automatically controls the elevator car for movement in a normal mode of the elevator installation when the safety circuit is electrically closed. In order to control the elevator installation, the mobile control unit is connected to the elevator installation such that the mobile control unit can switch the elevator installation between the normal mode and the inspection mode, and the elevator car can be manually controlled for movement via the mobile control unit in the inspection mode of the elevator installation.

Abstract: A method for controlling an elevator installation uses a computer-controlled mobile device. The elevator installation includes an elevator shaft having a plurality of shaft thresholds each assigned to one floor, an elevator car having a car threshold and is moveable along the elevator shaft, and a control unit for moving the elevator car. The mobile device has an evaluation unit that communicates with the control unit. Information generated using at least one component of the mobile device as a result of a height deviation between the car threshold and a shaft threshold located opposite the car threshold is received in the evaluation unit, is then evaluated and control information for moving the elevator car is generated. The control information is sent to the control unit to move the elevator car such that the height deviation between the car threshold and the shaft threshold is minimized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a sound and/or thermal insulation element using foamable and/or prefoamed polymer particles which are coated with a binding agent, and preferably with an organic binding agent, and thereafter are subjected to a shaping process during which the polymer particles are bonded and/or sintered to one another, the bonding being caused by way of the binding agent. According to the invention, a non-hydrophilic binding agent is used for coating the foamable and/or prefoamed polymer particles. The invention furthermore relates to a sound and/or thermal insulation element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which contains—a wax (W), a silicone oil (S), —a binder (B), —one or more pigment(s) and/or filler(s) (PF1) of an average particle size of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m in a total amount of 8.0 to 55 wt. %, —one or more pigment(s) and/or filler(s) (PF2) of an average particle size of more than 1.0 to 10 ?m in a total amount of 5.0 to 40 wt. %, and one or more pigment(s) and/or filler(s) (PF3) of an average particle size of more than 10 to 40 ?m in a total amount of 3.0 to 30 wt. %, in each case relative to the solids content of the composition, —PF1, PF2 and PF3 being different from each other, and to a coating which can be obtained from this composition. The invention further relates to the use of the composition according to the invention as a moulding or coating compound.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing an insulation and drainage panel using foamable and/or pre-foamed polystyrene particles and an organic binder. The foamable and/or pre-foamed polystyrene particles are coated with the organic binder, filled into a mold and subjected to a final foaming process, wherein the foamable and/or pre-foamed polystyrene particles are coated using a powdery organic binder activated via the addition of moisture and/or heat, thereby forming a binder film that at least partially encases the polystyrene particles, which diminishes the expansion of the polystyrene particles during the final foaming process. The invention further relates to an insulation and drainage panel.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer molded body for the heat insulation of buildings, for which foamable or pre-foamed polymer particles for forming a layer are used. The foamable or pre-foamed polymer particles are at least partially coated with an organic binding agent, and are bonded in a mold having at least one plate made of expanded or extruded polystyrene rigid foam for carrying out a final foaming process. The invention furthermore relates to a multilayer molded body for the heat insulation of buildings.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a formed body with a cavity structure for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings. According to the invention, pre-foamed polystyrene particles are compressed into a formed body in a mold or on a conveyor belt system under the influence of heat and/or pressure, wherein the degree of compression amounts to 0.2-0.8, preferably 0.3 to 0.7, particularly 0.4 to 0.6, such that a communicating cavity volume is preserved in the formed body. The invention furthermore pertains to a formed body for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings.

Abstract: A formed body with a cavity structure for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings. The formed body has a cavity structure and has pre-foamed polystyrene particles compressed in a mould or on a conveyor belt system under the influence of pressure and/or heat. The formed body has a communicating cavity volume and the communicating cavity volume has a volume fraction that amounts to 5 to 30 vol. %, preferably 10 to 25 vol. %, particularly 15 to 20 vol. %, referred to the total volume of the formed body, and comprising at least part of the pre-foamed polystyrene particles firmly enclosed in a cured organic or inorganic binder that is used for coating at least part of the polystyrene particles prior to their compression in a mould or on a conveyor belt system.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a formed body with a cavity structure for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings. According to the invention, pre-foamed polystyrene particles are compressed into a formed body in a mould or on a conveyor belt system under the influence of heat and/or pressure, wherein the degree of compression amounts to 0.2-0.8, preferably 0.3 to 0.7, particularly 0.4 to 0.6, such that a communicating cavity volume is preserved in the formed body. The invention furthermore pertains to a formed body for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing metal foams of controlled structure and to the metal bodies in foam form obtained in this way, wherein metals from group IB to VIIIB of the periodic system of the elements are added before and/or during the formation of the foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing metal foam and to a metal body produced using this process. The object is achieved by a process for producing metal foam by adding a blowing agent to a metal melt, wherein the metal melt is introduced into the die cavity of a metal die-casting machine and is foamed using a blowing agent which releases gases and is solid at room temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing metal/metal foam composite components, wherein a flat or shaped metal part is introduced into the cavity of a die, the cavity being at least partially delimited by the metal part, and then a mixture comprising a metal melt and a blowing agent which is solid at room temperature is introduced into the cavity, where it is foamed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing shaped metal parts, in particular reduced-weight shaped parts made from metallic materials. In this process, a metal body with a surface which is closed on all sides and a hollow structure in the interior is placed into a die as a core and is then surrounded with a metal melt by casting. The surface region of the metal body has a mean density which is higher than the interior of the metal body by a factor of 1.5 to 20.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel siloxane block copolymers of the general average formula having linked, different siloxane blocks and their use as surface-active agents, in particular as additives in the preparation of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing metal foams and to the metal bodies in foam form which are obtained in this way. The process for producing large-area integral metal foam by adding a blowing agent to a metal melt, is distinguished by the fact that the metal melt is introduced continuously into a roll nip and is brought into contact with a blowing agent which releases gases and is solid at room temperature, is formed in the roll stand and is fully foamed to form a large-area integral metal foam.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cyclic organic carbonates as additives in formulations for the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of silicone-polyether copolymers of the formula I as surface-active substances in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of zinc treated with metal hydride in organometallic synthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing metal/metal foam composite components, wherein a flat or shaped metal part is introduced into the cavity of a die, the cavity being at least partially delimited by the metal part, and then a mixture comprising a metal melt and a blowing agent which is solid at room temperature is introduced into the cavity, where it is foamed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing shaped metal parts, in particular reduced-weight shaped parts made from metallic materials.