Abstract: In an electromagnetic actuator having a housing, two ferromagnetic pole shoes are distanced from each other and are rigidly connected to the housing. A mobile structure, which can be moved in the housing along an axis between two end positions, is arranged between the pole shoes, includes at least one magnet system, and is connected to a shaft that is axially displaceable in the housing. The magnet system includes at least one arrangement of at least one permanent magnet polarized radially with respect to the axis, and an annular coil connectable to a current source. The magnet system forms, together with the pole shoes, an air gap system having axially variable air gaps. The mobile structure is securable in each end position without excitation of the coil and is movable from one assumed end position into the opposite end position by excitation of the coil.

Abstract: A method for operating a machine tool (1), in particular an angle grinder, comprising a tool (3) that can be rotatably brought into operative connection with a driven shaft (7), the machine tool (1) having a drive device (4) for actuating the driven shaft (7), a control device (8) for actuating the drive device (4) and at least one sensor device (9, 10) operatively connected to the control device (8). The sensor device (9, 10) is used to determine whether a device (3, 11) is operatively connected in a defined manner to a defined region of the machine tool (1), the control device (8) enabling operation of the drive device (4) only if the query result is positive. A machine tool (1) for carrying out a method of this kind is also described.

Abstract: The handheld power tool (1) has a tool socket (2) to hold a tool (4) on a working axis (11) as well as a striking mechanism (6) with a striker (14) that is moved periodically back and forth along the working axis (11). The striking mechanism (6) is secured in a tool housing (20). A handle (9) is attached to the tool housing (20) by means of a damper (21). The damper (21) has a surface (25) that is joined to the tool housing (20) as well as a surface (24) that is joined to the handle. A block (27) made of a porous elastomer is arranged so as to be in contact with the tool surface (25) and with the handle surface (26). An air-filled cavity (30) is provided inside the block (27) between the tool surface (25) and the handle surface (24).

Abstract: The handheld power tool has a tool socket to hold a chiseling tool on a working axis and a striking mechanism that acts upon the tool in the striking direction. The striking mechanism is arranged in a machine housing. A handle is oriented along a handle axis that is perpendicular to the working axis and that is installed on the machine housing by three suspension assemblies. The second suspension assembly has a lever arm that runs along the handle axis. The first end of the lever arm is attached to a machine housing and to a handle. A guide is attached to the other machine housing and handle. The second end of the lever arm in the guide can be forcibly deflected against a spring along a trajectory that is slanted or perpendicular to the working axis.

Abstract: Electronic and optoelectronic devices are provided that may include at least one inorganic surface covered at least partly by an organic layer. The organic layer may include a compound having at least one anchor group anchoring the compound to the inorganic surface, at least one functional moiety, and at least one methylidenyl group. Compounds and methods for manufacturing electronic and optoelectronic devices also are provided.

Abstract: A compacting apparatus (1) for compacting receptacles has at least one advancing device (2) for conveying a receptacle (G) in a conveying direction (E) to an exit opening (6) of the compacting apparatus (1). The at least one advancing device (2) is configured to act on the receptacle (G) for compacting during conveying. A flap device (5) has an adjustable retaining flap (50) that closes the exit opening (6) in a closed position so that a receptacle (G) conveyed against the retaining flap (50) by the at least one advancing device (2) is retained on the retaining flap (50). The retaining flap (50) is adjustable out of the closed position to release the exit opening (6).

Abstract: The application relates to a vertical organic transistor having a layer structure on a substrate. The layer structure includes an electrode, a counter-electrode, and an electronically active layer arrangement which is disposed between the electrode and the counter-electrode. The application further relates to a method for fabricating a vertical organic transistor and a circuit arrangement.

Abstract: An organic photodetector for detecting infrared, visible and ultraviolet radiation is provided with a tunable spectral response to achieve a high responsivity at different design wavelengths. The organic photodetector comprises at least a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode and at least one organic material, which is arranged between the first and the second electrodes, wherein a Schottky barrier is formed at the interface between the first electrode and the organic material and/or at the interface between the second electrode and the organic material. The tunability in the responsivity of the organic photodetector is achieved by structuring at least one electrode so that it comprises nano-apertures for exciting surface plasmon resonances.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an input unit for a reverse vending machine. The input unit includes a conveying unit with at least one conveying belt configured to receive and transport an empty container, and a guide structure configured to carry and guide the conveying unit relative to a housing of the reverse vending machine.

Abstract: The handheld power tool (1) has a tool socket (2) to hold a tool (4) on a working axis (11) as well as a striking mechanism (6) with a striker (14) that is moved periodically back and forth along the working axis (11). The striking mechanism (6) is secured in a tool housing (20). A handle (9) is attached to the tool housing (20) by means of a damper (21). The damper (21) has a surface (25) that is joined to the tool housing (20) as well as a surface (24) that is joined to the handle. A block (27) made of a porous elastomer is arranged so as to be in contact with the tool surface (25) and with the handle surface (26). An air-filled cavity (30) is provided inside the block (27) between the tool surface (25) and the handle surface (24).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vertical organic transistor on a substrate having an electrode, a counter electrode and a layer arrangement which is arranged between the electrode and the counter electrode, wherein the layer arrangement is formed with the following layers: a central electrode, an organic layer made up of organic semiconductor material which is arranged between the central electrode and the electrode, a further organic layer made up of organic semiconductor material, which is arranged between the central electrode and the counter electrode, and a doping layer which is arranged between the central electrode and the electrode. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a vertical organic transistor.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an input unit for a reverse vending machine. The input unit includes a conveying unit with at least one conveying belt configured to receive and transport an empty container, and a guide structure configured to carry and guide the conveying unit relative to a housing of the reverse vending machine.

Abstract: The handheld power tool has a tool socket to hold a chiseling tool on a working axis and a striking mechanism that acts upon the tool in the striking direction. The striking mechanism is arranged in a machine housing. A handle is oriented along a handle axis that is perpendicular to the working axis and that is installed on the machine housing by three suspension assemblies. The second suspension assembly has a lever arm that runs along the handle axis. The first end of the lever arm is attached to a machine housing and to a handle. A guide is attached to the other machine housing and handle. The second end of the lever arm in the guide can be forcibly deflected against a spring along a trajectory that is slanted or perpendicular to the working axis.

Abstract: Electronic and optoelectronic devices are provided that may include at least one inorganic surface covered at least partly by an organic layer. The organic layer may include a compound having at least one anchor group anchoring the compound to the inorganic surface, at least one functional moiety, and at least one methylidenyl group. Compounds and methods for manufacturing electronic and optoelectronic devices also are provided.

Abstract: A compacting apparatus (1) for compacting receptacles has at least one advancing device (2) for conveying a receptacle (G) in a conveying direction (E) to an exit opening (6) of the compacting apparatus (1). The at least one advancing device (2) is configured to act on the receptacle (G) for compacting during conveying. A flap device (5) has an adjustable retaining flap (50) that closes the exit opening (6) in a closed position so that a receptacle (G) conveyed against the retaining flap (50) by the at least one advancing device (2) is retained on the retaining flap (50). The retaining flap (50) is adjustable out of the closed position to release the exit opening (6).

Abstract: The application relates to a vertical organic transistor having a layer structure on a substrate. The layer structure includes an electrode, a counter-electrode and an electronically active layer arrangement which is disposed between the electrode and the counter-electrode. The application further relates to a method for fabricating a vertical organic transistor and a circuit arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vertical organic transistor on a substrate having an electrode (121), a counter electrode (123) and a layer arrangement which is arranged between the electrode (121) and the counter electrode (123), wherein the layer arrangement is formed with the following layers: a central electrode (122), an organic layer (131) made up of organic semiconductor material which is arranged between the central electrode (122) and the electrode (121), a further organic layer (132) made up of organic semiconductor material, which is arranged between the central electrode (122) and the counter electrode (123), and a doping layer (141) which is arranged between the central electrode (122) and the electrode (121). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a vertical organic transistor.

Abstract: A method for maintaining a device via a remote service computer initiates a transmission of maintenance data via the device or the service computer, transmits maintenance data from the device to the service computer, and evaluates the maintenance data received from the device using the service computer. The method further transmits at least one monitoring parameter request from the service computer to the device as a function of the evaluation of the maintenance data, and at least one parameter value of the at least one requested monitoring parameter from the device to the service computer, then evaluates the at least one monitoring parameter value; and displays the evaluation of the at least one monitoring parameter value via a display device of the service computer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the administration of aerosolized particles to specific area of the lungs, and in particular to the targeted delivery of aerosolized pharmaceutical formulations to a specific area of the lungs. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices and methods for depositing aerosolized particles to a specific area of the lungs by regulating aerosolizing parameters of the device. The present invention also relates to devices, systems and methods for disease management, where the aerosolizing parameters are adjusted based on monitoring at least one health parameter.

Abstract: A device for recognizing characteristic features of an empty container having at least one flat support element on which the empty container can be placed with at least one lateral surface of said container on the contact surface of the support element, having a carrier to carry the empty container and having at least one optical sensor to optically scan the empty container, wherein the carrier is formed by the at least one support element, the at least one support element is carried rotatably about an essentially horizontal drive shaft, the empty container can be brought from an input position, in which the empty container is placed on the at least one support element, to a different location on the support arm and, after being scanned can be transferred to a downstream functional module.