Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a degradation rate of an artificial bone in vitro, a degradation method, and an artificial bone are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a variable resistor; and a wearable component, comprising: a metal wire electrically connected in series with the variable resistor and configured to generate an alternating magnetic field; and an insulating textile layer by which the outside of the metal wire is covered.

Abstract: A height measuring device includes a height measuring sleeve and a distance measuring mechanism. The height measuring sleeve is vertically disposed on the equipment to be measured and includes at least two sleeves which are sleeved and matched with each other. The distance measuring mechanism is provided at bottom or top of the height measuring sleeve. When the lifting mechanism drives the main body rise or fall, the height measuring sleeve extends or retracts as the main body or the lifting mechanism, so that a height information of the main body or the lifting mechanism is obtained according to a height information of the height measuring sleeve measured by the distance measuring mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sharing capsule image data and beverage preparation parameters, from one or more beverage preparation machines with a remote computer system via a network, such as the Internet, is disclosed. The remote computer system may process the capsule image data to determine characteristics of the capsule (e.g., a type of capsule, such as a brand, or beverage ingredients in the capsule), thereby relieving the beverage preparation from having to determine information about the capsule. The remote computer may track a user's consumption of capsules, may compare this value to the user's past capsule purchase history, and may determine if the user's supply of capsules is below a threshold value (e.g., below a week's worth of capsules).

Abstract: Provided are a suction cup and a vacuum suction cup having the same. The suction cup includes a suction cup body including a connection part at an external side thereof, and a suction surface at an internal side thereof. The suction cup body includes a soft rubber layer and a hard rubber layer. The soft and hard rubber layers together form the suction surface of the suction cup body. The soft rubber layer has hardness less than that of the hard rubber layer. In a sucking state, the hard rubber layer can provide favorable supporting strength, and the soft rubber layer readily deforms by a suction pressure to fill a supporting surface, facilitating to seal the supporting surface tightly. The soft and hard rubber layers enhance a suction capacity of the suction cup body on an uneven surface, expanding a scope of an application of the vacuum suction cup.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming both carafe quantities and smaller (e.g., cup) quantities of a beverage using a cartridge-based beverage machine. A beverage forming machine accommodates cartridges having different sizes and/or shapes, including different rim sizes/shapes. The outlet used for receiving a beverage from a standard cartridge differs from the outlet used for receiving the beverage from a carafe cartridge inserted in a same cartridge holder. Beverage may exit the cartridge in an upward direction in some embodiments.

Abstract: A braking system for a passenger boarding bridge are provided. The braking system includes a locking member fixedly mounted on the cabin and at least one set of braking assemblies. Each set of the braking assemblies includes an oscillating member rotatably mounted on the cab, an oscillating wheel mounted on the oscillating member and an elastic member having a pre-tightening force. The oscillating wheel cooperates with an outer side of the drive belt to form an abutting force so as to balance the pre-tightening force. The pre-tightening force of the elastic member rotates the oscillating member to a direction of the locking member and cooperates with the locking member in a locking manner to realize braking when the length of the drive belt between the driven wheel and the driving wheel exceeds a preset value or is in a broken state.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device and assembly method thereof. The LED lighting device includes: a base having a mounting surface; an LED element disposed on the mounting surface of the base; a lens component disposed at a side of the mounting surface of the base; a gasket disposed between the base and the lens component, such that the LED element is located within an area surrounded by the gasket; a fastener comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first component is disposed at the side of the lens component opposite to the base and facing a portion of the lens component, the second portion extends from the first portion and is connected to the base, and the first portion of the fastener applies a pressure on the lens component towards the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a braking system and a passenger boarding bridge. The braking system includes a locking member and at least one set of braking assemblies. The locking member is fixedly mounted on the tunnel. Each set of the braking assemblies includes an oscillating member rotatably mounted on the cab, an oscillating wheel mounted on the oscillating member and an elastic member. Wherein the elastic member presents a pre-tightening force. The oscillating wheel cooperates with an outer side of the drive belt to form an abutting force so as to balance the pre-tightening force of the elastic member when the drive belt is in a normal working state. The pre-tightening force of the elastic member rotates the oscillating member to a direction of the locking member and cooperates with the locking member in a locking manner to realize braking when the length of the drive belt between the driven wheel and the driving wheel exceeds a preset value or is in a broken state.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a leading-edge structure of a passenger boarding bridge floor, a passenger boarding bridge floor structure and a passenger bridge. Wherein the leading-edge structure of the passenger boarding bridge floor includes a protruding assembly, a protruding guide structure and an energy storage assembly. Under action of the protruding guide structure and the energy storage assembly, the protruding assembly may be protruded or contracted relative to the passenger boarding bridge floor body. The protruding assembly may automatically adjust according to the position of the airplane, under the action of limiting and guiding of the protruding guide structure, the protruding assembly may be adaptively protruded or retracted relative to the passenger boarding bridge floor body, so as to improve the safety of the airplane.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode lighting module, including: a base, provided with a mounting surface; at least one light-emitting diode element, on the mounting surface of the base, each of the at least one light-emitting diode element including a plurality of light-emitting diode dies packaged together; and a lens assembly, disposed on a side of the base provided with the at least one light-emitting diode element, and forming an accommodating space with the base, wherein the at least one light-emitting diode element is located in the accommodating space, and the lens assembly includes a lens supporting portion and at least one lens portion in one-to-one correspondence with the at least one light-emitting diode element, each of the at least one lens portion is disposed on a corresponding light-emitting diode element to achieve light distribution of the corresponding light-emitting diode element, and the lens supporting portion is connected with the at least one lens portion to support the at least one lens portion.

Abstract: An LED module having a base, a lens assembly, and a light source assembly. The lens assembly has an internal thread and the base has a matching external thread. The lens assembly and base are connected by the threads to form a closed accommodating space. A sealing ring is disposed at a portion between the thread connection of the base, lens assembly, and accommodating space. The light source assembly is in the accommodating space and at one side of the base. The lens assembly and the base are in threaded connection, providing an increased force bearing surface and even force bearing therebetween, resulting in a secure connection, good leakproofness, and convenient installation and removal. The sealing ring is disposed at the connection of the lens assembly and the base, allowing for an excellent sealing effect between the lens assembly and the base.

Abstract: An LED module with high flame retardant grade includes a base, lens group, flame retardant film and at least one LED luminary unit. The flame retardant film is provided on a first side of the base with at least one hole on the flame retardant film. The LED luminary unit is provided on the first side of the base and passes through the hole with the lens group being covered onto the first side of the base. A first closed space is formed between the lens group and base. The flame retardant film can effectively cut off circuit sparks generated by a circuit layer or by a PCB board on the base, effectively reducing security risks. The module has a high flame retardant grade after being provided with the flame retardant film and the LED module has a simple structure and is easy to process and implement.