Abstract: A transmission assembly for a brake booster of a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission assembly comprises a rack module having a base section and at least one tooth row section; and at least one transmission arrangement for transmitting a moment, such as a torque. The at least one transmission arrangement is in engagement with the at least one tooth row section of the rack module and has a shaft, a screw wheel carried by the shaft and a cylindrical wheel. The at least one transmission arrangement has at least one relief element, which is arranged effectively in a load path of the at least one transmission arrangement, and brake booster for a vehicle that comprises an electric motor, a push rod and a transmission assembly, which acts between the electric motor and the push rod.

Abstract: Multiple automated mechanical adjustment methods for a particle beam column are disclosed. By way of example, a beam generator, a condenser lens system, a detection system and an objective lens system can be adjusted relatively quickly and precisely. Mechanical adjustment methods may be combined with electrical adjustment methods.

Abstract: A landing gear safety system for preventing vehicle damage caused by unsafe extended or retracted positions of a semi-trailer landing gear. The safety system operates by monitoring safety conditions on the towed portion of the vehicle. When the safety conditions are met, a disconnect function is enabled on a coupler, such as a fifth wheel. When the safety conditions are not met, a coupler disconnect function is disabled and, optionally, the vehicle operator is alerted to the unsafe configuration of the vehicle.

Abstract: An actuating unit for a brake booster of a vehicle is disclosed, the actuating unit having a housing and a force transmission module which is received displaceably in the housing. The force transmission module has a first force transmission element, a second force transmission element which is couplable or coupled to the first force transmission element so as to transmit force, a spring device which is couplable or coupled to the second force transmission element so as to transmit force and an actuating element which is couplable or coupled to the first force transmission element. The spring device is configured to exert a spring force on the first and/or second force transmission element such that the first and/or second force transmission element is able to be held at least temporarily in a predetermined initial position.

Abstract: The invention relates to interacting, with a particle beam, with an optical lithography object, comprising: application of a first voltage to the object with respect to a reference potential, in order to influence the particle beam. The invention also relates to a testing of a positionable contact element, comprising: provision of a particle beam with a predetermined particle beam current on an object; determination of a contact quality of the positionable contact element based at least in part on the particle beam current and an electric current which flows through the positionable contact element.

Abstract: A method of generating an image of a region of a semiconductor sample including a plurality of channels extending substantially perpendicular to a sample surface of the semiconductor sample based on a focused charged particle beam hitting a surface of the semiconductor sample along scanning lines, the method comprising at a charged particle beam imaging system the step of controlling the scanning lines of the focused charged particle beam in such a way that the scanning lines cross an interface between the semiconductor surface and each of the channels only with an angle greater or equal to 45°. The image is generated based on the scanning lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for determining a topography contrast and/or a material contrast of a sample. The method comprises the following steps: (a) providing at least two image representations of the sample recorded at least partly at different solid angles relative to the sample; and (b) determining the topography contrast and/or the material contrast of the sample at least partly on the basis of the at least two image representations of the sample.

Abstract: Charged particle beam devices, e.g., for repair tasks, are subject to disturbances. A sensor output of one or more sensors is used to compensate the disturbances, e.g., while executing a manipulation mode for repairing defects on a lithography mask.

Abstract: A method of characterizing a fault in a scanning electron microscope, wherein the scanning electron microscope is suitable for analysing and/or processing a sample, especially a lithography mask, with the aid of an electron beam, wherein the method has the following steps: a) putting the scanning electron microscope in an equilibrium state, b) introducing a trigger event into the scanning electron microscope that disrupts the equilibrium state, c) detecting a response behaviour of the scanning electron microscope (100) to the trigger event, and d) comparing the response behaviour detected with an expected response behaviour for characterization of the fault.

Abstract: The support structure comprises a main body, a base part, and a ring gear having internal teething. The main body has at least one axle element for rotatably mounting the at least one gear wheel, or at least one connection point for an axle element for rotatably mounting the one gear wheel. The ring gear is mounted with an axial end on the base part and is designed to be used as an outer gear wheel of a planetary gear drive. The internal teething of the ring gear has a plurality of tooth elements which extend in each case from a tooth foot to a tooth head in the radial direction relative to a centre axis of the ring gear. An intermediate space, exposing a region of the tooth head at least of individual tooth elements or a number thereof, is provided between the internal teething and the base part.

Abstract: A valve for a charged particle beam microscope comprises: a valve seat comprising an opening; and a valve member comprising a valve member body and a sealing ring on a first surface of the valve member body. The valve member is movable between a first position where the sealing ring seals around the opening and a second position where the valve member is spaced apart from the opening. The valve member further comprises an electrically conducting shielding member extending at least at a side surface of the valve member body facing the opening in the second position.

Abstract: An actuator sub-assembly (12) for a vehicle brake (10) is set out, having a brake caliper (14), in which an intermediate space (16) for a brake rotor (18) is formed, wherein in the intermediate space (16) there is arranged a brake block (20) which can be applied to the brake rotor (18), and having a spindle drive (16) which has a spindle nut (30) and an electromotively driven spindle (28) for axially moving the spindle nut (30), wherein the spindle nut (30) can be displaced by means of axial displacement between an extended position and a retracted position and has an end face (32) which faces the brake block (20). Between the spindle nut (30) and the brake block (20) there is provided between adjacent portions a convex-curved uncoupling face (48) which transmits an axial advance force of the spindle nut (30) in the direction towards the brake block (20) and along which the adjacent portions can be moved relative to each other in at least one direction. A brake block is further set out.

Abstract: A corrected scanning electron microscope (CSEM) and a method of operating the CSEM for selectively separating a material contrast from a topography contrast is presented. The microscope and the method enable high imaging resolution with backscattered electrons generated from low energy primary electrons. The CSEM and the method is applicable to mask repair and circuit editing processes with resolution requirements in the low nm range or even below.

Abstract: The present application relates to a device for imaging and processing a sample using a focused particle beam, comprising: (a) at least one particle source which is configured to create a particle beam in an ultrahigh vacuum environment; (b) at least one sample chamber which serves to accommodate the sample and which is configured to image the sample in a high vacuum environment and process the sample in a medium vacuum environment; (c) at least one column which is arranged in a high vacuum environment and which has at least one particle-optical component configured to shape a focused particle beam from the particle beam and direct said focused particle beam at the sample; (d) at least one detection unit which is arranged within the at least one column and which is configured to detect particles emanating from the sample; (e) at least one gas line system which terminates at the outlet of the focused particle beam from the column and which is configured to locally provide at least one process gas at the sample

Abstract: A method of analyzing water in a continuous casting process and controlling chemical addition to the water may involve measuring, with a plurality of sensors, at least one characteristic of a water in a plurality of different locations of a water recycle system for the continuous casting process. The continuous casting process can have multiple spray nozzles that spray water on a metal being cast, and the water recycle system may include a gravity settling tank, a filter, and a cooling tower. A processor can determine, using the measured at least one characteristic of the water from the plurality of sensors, a composite water quality value for the water in the water recycle system. A chemical additive can be controllably added into the water recycle system based on the determine composite water quality value.

Abstract: A transmission assembly for a brake booster of a vehicle is disclosed. The transmission assembly comprises a rack module having a base section and at least one tooth row section; and at least one transmission arrangement for transmitting a moment, such as a torque. The at least one transmission arrangement is in engagement with the at least one tooth row section of the rack module and has a shaft, a screw wheel carried by the shaft and a cylindrical wheel. The at least one transmission arrangement has at least one relief element, which is arranged effectively in a load path of the at least one transmission arrangement, and brake booster for a vehicle that comprises an electric motor, a push rod and a transmission assembly, which acts between the electric motor and the push rod.

Abstract: An actuating unit for a brake booster of a vehicle is disclosed, the actuating unit having a housing and a force transmission module which is received displaceably in the housing. The force transmission module has a first force transmission element, a second force transmission element which is couplable or coupled to the first force transmission element so as to transmit force, a spring device which is couplable or coupled to the second force transmission element so as to transmit force and an actuating element which is couplable or coupled to the first force transmission element. The spring device is configured to exert a spring force on the first and/or second force transmission element such that the first and/or second force transmission element is able to be held at least temporarily in a predetermined initial position.

Abstract: A portable laser emitter, laser target, and method for measuring the toe angle of a commercial truck steer axle are disclosed. The laser emitter is mounted to the wheel of a truck steer axle while the laser target is placed in front of the truck. Measurements are taken of the laser dot position on the target with the emitter mounted at either end of the steer axle. The process is then repeated with the target positioned behind the truck. The measurements taken from either end of the steer axle with both front and rear target positions are compared to determine the toe angle of the steer axle.

Abstract: The support structure comprises a main body, a base part, and a ring gear having internal teething. The main body has at least one axle element for rotatably mounting the at least one gear wheel, or at least one connection point for an axle element for rotatably mounting the one gear wheel. The ring gear is mounted with an axial end on the base part and is designed to be used as an outer gear wheel of a planetary gear drive. The internal teething of the ring gear has a plurality of tooth elements which extend in each case from a tooth foot to a tooth head in the radial direction relative to a centre axis of the ring gear. An intermediate space, exposing a region of the tooth head at least of individual tooth elements or a number thereof, is provided between the internal teething and the base part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water reservoir for a device for gas humidification in laparoscopy with a water reservoir for connecting to a gas supply device (insufflator).