Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving adhesion between a reinforcement element that comprises textile fibers or textile filaments and an elastomer matrix material, in particular uncured rubber, the reinforcement element being provided with a sol-gel coating and the sol-gel coated reinforcement element being exposed to the action of a plasma, in particular a low-pressure plasma.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, a plurality of holders having mechanical connectors to the housing and to the circuit board and mechanically fixing the circuit board within the housing, and at least one capacitor having a first electrode, a second electrode and a dielectric arranged between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode is electrically connected to a contact on the circuit board, and the second electrode is electrically connected to the housing. The at least one capacitor is part of one of the plurality of holders; and the dielectric of the capacitor is part of a thermal insulation between the connectors to the circuit board and to the housing.

Abstract: A safety discharge apparatus for an electrical storage element includes a load device for discharging the electrical storage element connected to the safety discharge apparatus via input connections. The apparatus includes a clocked switching device connected to a control device that serves to produce and interrupt a discharge current via the load device and the storage element, and a voltage detection device that detects a storage voltage of the electrical storage element to be discharged. The voltage detection device is connected to a discharge condition monitor that checks a dischargeability of the electrical storage element. An operating method for a safety discharge apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, a plurality of holders having mechanical connectors to the housing and to the circuit board and mechanically fixing the circuit board within the housing, and at least one capacitor having a first electrode, a second electrode and a dielectric arranged between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode is electrically connected to a contact on the circuit board, and the second electrode is electrically connected to the housing. The at least one capacitor is part of one of the plurality of holders; and the dielectric of the capacitor is part of a thermal insulation between the connectors to the circuit board and to the housing.

Abstract: A safety discharge apparatus for an electrical storage element includes a load device for discharging the electrical storage element connected to the safety discharge apparatus via input connections. The apparatus includes a clocked switching device connected to a control device that serves to produce and interrupt a discharge current via the load device and the storage element, and a voltage detection device that detects a storage voltage of the electrical storage element to be discharged. The voltage detection device is connected to a discharge condition monitor that checks a dischargeability of the electrical storage element. An operating method for a safety discharge apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter candle, especially for gas equipment, includes a plurality of cooperatively associated tubular mutually telescopically engageable filter-candle segments. Each segment is comprised of an inherently dimensionally stable material. Each segment has structure for supporting each segment relative to the other segments, and additional structure for limiting the movement thereof relative to the associated segment. Structure is also provided for releaseably supporting the segments together as a filter candle.

Abstract: A papermaking machine belt comprising a flexible belt-layer impermeable to liquids which is partly integrated with a support track with cavities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a belt for papermaking machines, said belt comprising a flexible belt layer impermeable to liquids and is smooth on its backside while its front side integrates, but only partly, a support-track having cavities and it contains longitudinal threads extending in the direction of advance and located between the support track and the backside of the belt.

Abstract: A filter fabric comprises a needle felt substrate comprised of a non-woven air permeable fabric having spaced surfaces. An open pour air permeable plastic foam is incorporated into the substrate and extends from one surface toward the other.