Abstract: Method (100) and device for determining an angle difference (PhiOffs_opt) between a zero position of a rotor position sensor (210) of an electric machine (220) and an orientation of the permanent magnets of the electric machine (220), wherein the electric machine (220) is controlled by way of field-oriented control and the rotor of the electric machine rotates.

Abstract: A process for producing a silylated product comprises reacting a mixture comprising (a) an unsaturated compound containing at least one unsaturated functional group, (b) a silyl hydride containing at least one silylhydride functional group, and (c) a catalyst, optionally in the presence of a solvent, to produce a dehydrogenative silylated product, a hydrosilylated product, or a combination of a dehydrogenative silylated product and a hydrosilylated product, wherein the catalyst is chosen from a pyridine diimine cobalt dicarboxylate complex or a cobalt carboxylate compound, and the process is conducted without pre-activating the catalyst via a reducing agent and/or without an initiator or promoter compound. The present catalysts have been found to be active in the presence of the silyl hydride employed in the silylation reaction.

Abstract: A process for producing a silylated product comprises reacting a mixture comprising (a) an unsaturated compound containing at least one unsaturated functional group, (b) a silyl hydride containing at least one silylhydride functional group, and (c) a catalyst, optionally in the presence of a solvent, to produce a dehydrogenative silylated product, a hydrosilylated product, or a combination of a dehydrogenative silylated product and a hydrosilylated product, wherein the catalyst is chosen from a pyridine diimine cobalt dicarboxylate complex or a cobalt carboxylate compound, and the process is conducted without pre-activating the catalyst via a reducing agent and/or without an initiator or promoter compound. The present catalysts have been found to be active in the presence of the silyl hydride employed in the silylation reaction.

Abstract: A traction mechanism drive, in particular for an internal combustion engine, including a vibration damper (1) having a base part (2) and a rotary part (3) that can be rotated to a limited extent relative to the base part against the effect of an energy store (6). Between the base part (2) and the rotary part (3), a friction unit (8) having a friction ring (9) formed of a support element (15) and a sliding element (16) arranged radially outside of the support element (15) for forming a friction contact in relation to a friction surface (10) is effective. The friction ring (9) is produced in one piece from the support element (15) and the sliding element (16), and the support element (15) and the sliding element (16) are cast on top of each other. A positive fit (17) is effective between said support element and sliding element in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A condiment shaker includes an inner container that may be inserted into an outer container. The inner container contains the condiment and may be removed and replaced during refilling. The inner container may include a base to lend support to the containers when assembled. Where desired, a handle grip, flip top lid and prongs for dislodging material in the container may be used to facilitate pouring of the condiment.

Abstract: A condiment shaker includes a flip top lid having pins configured to travel through dispensing openings in the shaker top.

Abstract: An air intake system for an internal combustion engine having an air collector into which combustion air is introduced and having at least one intake manifold which branches off from the air collector and which can be connected to the internal combustion engine, in which the intake system additionally includes at least one pressure accumulator which is connected in one piece to the intake system.

Abstract: In a method of producing an endoprosthesis as an joint substitute for knee joints three-dimensional femoral and tibial components of the endoprosthesis are prepared in combination with three-dimensional femoral and tibial components of an associated implantation aid on the basis of respective visual patterns that are derived from virtually altering a preoperative tomographic image of a damaged knee joint.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of preparing the respiratory air for an oxygen-air mixture wherein extremely pure oxygen gas is added to the air being inhaled. The volumetric amount of oxygen added to the oxygen-air mixture to be prepared depends on the given physical performance to be measured.