Abstract: A connecting device for providing an electrical connection with an AS-Interface cable having a shape-encoding protrusion includes a housing. At least one recess in the housing has a cross-section to accommodate the cross-section of the AS-Interface cable in at least two configurations. A protruding element laterally protrudes from one side of the recess to form accommodation spaces between the protruding element and the bottom of the recess and between the protruding element and the opening of the recess, respectively. The accommodation spaces are configured to accommodate the shape-encoding protrusion of the AS-Interface cable when fully inserted into the recess.

Abstract: A method for controlling an indoor climate (201, 202, 203) includes sensing air quality factors within a structure (101) using an air quality control system (100). The sensor data associated with the air quality factors is transmitted from the air quality control system (100) to a server (140). The server (140) analyzes the sensor data and calculates a target air quality value. The target air quality value is then transmitted from the server (140) to the air quality control system (100). The method further includes controlling disbursement of a biocidally active substance within the structure (101). The air quality factors include the sensed concentration of the biocidally active substance. The control of the disbursement of the biocidally active substance is performed using closed-loop control, with the target air quality value as a setpoint and the sensed concentration of the biocidally active substance as a process variable.

Abstract: A wheel set intermediate frame for a rail vehicle includes a plurality of mounting interfaces for chassis components at predetermined positions. Part of the wheel set intermediate frame for a rail vehicle is also at least one defined mounting interface for fixing to a subframe of a car body of a rail vehicle. A rail vehicle and a method for producing a wheel set intermediate frame for a rail vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: A ventilation module for a rail vehicle contains a housing having an air inlet, an air outlet, a dust discharge opening, a first cleaning station in an upper region of the housing, a cyclone separator which has a dust outlet and a cyclone air outlet. A second cleaning stage is disposed in a central region of the housing, which is arranged underneath the first cleaning stage such that air from the cyclone air outlet can reach the second cleaning stage. A dust discharge channel is connected to the dust outlet and is arranged in the central region. A dust discharge fan is set up to extract air and dust from the dust discharge channel and to remove the same through the dust discharge opening. A machine room fan is arranged in a lower region of the housing and is set up to extract air through the second cleaning station.

Abstract: A wheel set intermediate frame for a rail vehicle includes a plurality of mounting interfaces for chassis components at predetermined positions. Part of the wheel set intermediate frame for a rail vehicle is also at least one defined mounting interface for fixing to a subframe of a car body of a rail vehicle. A rail vehicle and a method for producing a wheel set intermediate frame for a rail vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: A ventilation module for a rail vehicle contains a housing having an air inlet, an air outlet, a dust discharge opening, a first cleaning station in an upper region of the housing, a cyclone separator which has a dust outlet and a cyclone air outlet. A second cleaning stage is disposed in a central region of the housing, which is arranged underneath the first cleaning stage such that air from the cyclone air outlet can reach the second cleaning stage. A dust discharge channel is connected to the dust outlet and is arranged in the central region. A dust discharge fan is set up to extract air and dust from the dust discharge channel and to remove the same through the dust discharge opening. A machine room fan is arranged in a lower region of the housing and is set up to extract air through the second cleaning station.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a method for controlling a sliding door arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the sliding door arrangement comprises a sliding door, a drive arrangement for motorized displacement of the sliding door, a control arrangement and a sensor arrangement with at least one sensor element, in particular implemented as a proximity sensor, where-in during operator event monitoring by means of the control arrangement the sensor signals of the sensor arrangement are monitored as to whether a predetermined operator event exists. It is proposed that the sensor arrangement is disposed at least partly in or on the sliding door and that opening the sliding door at least from a closed end position and/or closing the sliding door at least from an open end position is/are carried out by means of the drive arrangement depending on the result of the operator event monitoring.

Abstract: A control system for a closure element arrangement of a vehicle includes at least one linear distance sensor to detect operator control events. A control arrangement monitors the distance sensor for one of the operator control events. A longitudinal movement cycle of a body part of an operator in a longitudinal direction comprises one of the operator control events and can be detected using the distance sensor. The control arrangement detects a transverse movement cycle of the operator body part as another one of the operator control events. The transverse movement cycle runs in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction. The closure element arrangement can be driven in response to detecting either one of the operator control events.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite window pane, particularly a motor vehicle windscreen, includes mounting guide pins and electronic components on traces of a printed circuit board and inserting the printed circuit board between a first and a second glass plate. The guide pins are inserted in passthroughs in the first glass plate.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a method for controlling a sliding door arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the sliding door arrangement comprises a sliding door, a drive arrangement for motorized displacement of the sliding door, a control arrangement and a sensor arrangement with at least one sensor element, in particular implemented as a proximity sensor, where-in during operator event monitoring by means of the control arrangement the sensor signals of the sensor arrangement are monitored as to whether a predetermined operator event exists. It is proposed that the sensor arrangement is disposed at least partly in or on the sliding door and that opening the sliding door at least from a closed end position and/or closing the sliding door at least from an open end position is/are carried out by means of the drive arrangement depending on the result of the operator event monitoring.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite window pane, particularly a motor vehicle windscreen, includes mounting guide pins and electronic components on traces of a printed circuit board and inserting the printed circuit board between a first and a second glass plate. The guide pins are inserted in passthroughs in the first glass plate.

Abstract: A tensioning and damping element for endless chain drives, especially for roller chain drives, can be used for endless chain drives, which are to be tensioned diametrically. The material is an elastic plastic. All told, the known tensioning and damping elements, in conjunction with the wear of the chain, the load changing phases, as well as the reversing according to the degree of deformation, have the disadvantage of a phased running irregularity, an increased running noise and of wear-intensive areas in the toothed rim. An element with a ring part and a toothed rim of arc-shaped teeth with, in each case, axially opposite bulges in the roller-seating and, between these, roller-seating depressions, grooves, which are disposed peripherally between the ring part and the bulges, an extended pitch and extended roller-seatings with the advantageous profile shape similar to a semielliptical curve lying on the root circle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control system for driving a motorized closure element arrangement of a vehicle, wherein at least one linear distance sensor, is provided in order to detect operator control events in the form of operator movement cycles, wherein, as part of an operator control event monitoring process, a control arrangement monitors the at least one distance sensor in order to check whether a predetermined operator control event is present, wherein a longitudinal movement of a body part of an operator in the longitudinal direction can additionally be detected by means of the at least one distance sensor. It is proposed that the control arrangement detects a predetermined longitudinal movement cycle, which runs in the longitudinal direction, of a body part of an operator as an operator control event as part of the operator control event monitoring process and drives the closure element arrangement in response.

Abstract: A tensioning and damping element for endless chain drives, especially for roller chain drives, can be used for endless chain drives, which are to be tensioned diametrically. The material is an elastic plastic. All told, the known tensioning and damping elements, in conjunction with the wear of the chain, the load changing phases, as well as the reversing according to the degree of deformation, have the disadvantage of a phased running irregularity, an increased running noise and of wear-intensive areas in the toothed rim. An element with a ring part and a toothed rim of arc-shaped teeth with, in each case, axially opposite bulges in the roller-seating and, between these, roller-seating depressions, grooves, which are disposed peripherally between the ring part and the bulges, an extended pitch and extended roller-seatings with the advantageous profile shape similar to a semielliptical curve lying on the root circle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control system for driving a motorized closure element arrangement of a vehicle, wherein at least one linear distance sensor, is provided in order to detect operator control events in the form of operator movement cycles, wherein, as part of an operator control event monitoring process, a control arrangement monitors the at least one distance sensor in order to check whether a predetermined operator control event is present, wherein a longitudinal movement of a body part of an operator in the longitudinal direction can additionally be detected by means of the at least one distance sensor. It is proposed that the control arrangement detects a predetermined longitudinal movement cycle, which runs in the longitudinal direction, of a body part of an operator as an operator control event as part of the operator control event monitoring process and drives the closure element arrangement in response.

Abstract: Described is a control system for a motorized closure element arrangement of a vehicle, wherein at least one linear distance sensor, is provided in order to detect operator control events in the form of operator movement cycles, wherein, as part of an operator control event monitoring process, a control arrangement monitors the at least one distance sensor in order to check whether a predetermined operator control event is present, wherein a longitudinal movement of a body part of an operator, such as a leg, in the longitudinal direction can be detected by means of the at least one distance sensor, wherein the control arrangement detects a predetermined transverse movement cycle, which runs in a transverse direction, of a body part of an operator, such as a leg, as an operator control event as part of the operator control event monitoring process and drives the closure element arrangement in response.

Abstract: A method for forming a temporary orthopedic implant used in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The method includes mixing bone cement during a surgical procedure. An appropriately sized cement mold is selected which is translucent and includes an input port. The cement mold is filled with bone cement to form the temporary implant. A surgeon determines that the cement mold is fully filled by viewing through the translucent cement mold. The surgeon further fills the cement mold by directing a nozzle within the input port of the cement mold. The cement mold may further be pierced to relieve any air pockets formed in the cement mold. The temporary implant is then subsequently implanted into a patient. The temporary implant may also include a re-enforcement member included into the temporary implant.

Abstract: A cement mold for use in forming a temporary orthopedic implant used in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The cement mold includes a first mold to define a first portion of the temporary implant and a second mold to define a second portion of the temporary implant. A coupling mechanism joins the first mold to the second mold such that the cement mold is substantially sealed to define the temporary implant. The cement mold further defines an input port which is operable to receive a delivery nozzle to supply antibiotic loaded bone cement within an inner sidewall of the cement mold. At least one ventilation port is defined by the cement mold which is operable to vent trapped air upon filling the cement mold with the antibiotic loaded bone cement through the input port. The cement mold further includes a removal mechanism which is operable to assist in tearing and separating the cement mold from the temporary implant.