Abstract: An implant extends along a central axis, and includes first and second members spaced along the central axis. The implant can include a compliant interface. The compliant interface includes a plurality of spring members, the plurality of spring members arranged to space apart the first member from the second member along the central axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deformable support element for use in a bed system, and to a bed system comprising the support elements. The bed system is suited in particular for use in the prevention of the development of decubitus by recumbent patients. The support element according to the invention consists of a support plate, flexible edge elements connected at each end to the support plate allowing for a directed movement of the end of the support plate out of an unloaded position, and one or more actuators beneath the support plate for deforming the support plate. The invention is advantageously characterized in that the support plate of the support element can take on a straight shape by the actuation of the actuator or actuators or can be deformed into an undulated shape or into a movement that is directed upward or downward.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deformable support element for use in a bed system, and to a bed system comprising the support elements. The bed system is suited in particular for use in the prevention of the development of decubitus by recumbent patients. The support element according to the invention consists of a support plate, flexible edge elements connected at each end to the support plate allowing for a directed movement of the end of the support plate out of an unloaded position, and one or more actuators beneath the support plate for deforming the support plate. The invention is advantageously characterized in that the support plate of the support element can take on a straight shape by the actuation of the actuator or actuators or can be deformed into an undulated shape or into a movement that is directed upward or downward.

Abstract: An implant extends along a central axis, and includes first and second members spaced along the central axis. The implant can include a compliant interface. The compliant interface includes a plurality of spring members, the plurality of spring members arranged to space apart the first member from the second member along the central axis.

Abstract: In a method of obtaining an error signal (15) in a positioning device (1), with which a tool (4) is positioned relative to target object (3), the tool's (4) acceleration in the direction of at least one of the tool's motion components is recorded with at least one sensor (10), and the target object's (3) acceleration in the direction of at least one of the target object's motion components, in which the tool's (4) acceleration is also recorded, is also recorded with at least one sensor (12). A differential signal is formed from the accelerations of the tool (4) and the target object (3).

Abstract: An aerodynamic structure (9) is provided for example for a landing flap. The aerodynamic structure comprises an outer skin (11), which is deformable in cross section longitudinal to an air stream direction (12). The outer skin (11) has deformable ribs (1) with changeable cambering for stiffening the stressed skin in cross section longitudinal to the air stream direction. The ribs (1) comprise a closed flexible external girdle (2). The external shape of the external girdle (2) corresponds to the course of the outer skin (11). Furthermore, the ribs (1) comprise a plurality of stiffening struts (3) of constant length, which engage the external girdle (2) at both of their ends.

Abstract: A method of correcting measurement errors in a measurement robot resulting from relative movements between an object to be measured and a measurement probe comprises the steps of detecting the accelerations at the probe, detecting the accelerations at or close to the object to be measured, calculating the correction data reproducing the relative movement from the measured accelerations and correcting the measured values recorded by the measurement robot with the correction data. The robot serves for determining shape and/or coordinates of an object to be measured, with a base unit, at least one movable measurement probe arranged on the base unit and a holding device arranged on the base unit for holding the object to be measured, wherein first acceleration are arranged on or close to the measurement probe, and second acceleration pickups are provided on the base unit, and an evaluation device is provided which calculates correction data from the measured data of the first and second acceleration pickups.