Abstract: A piezoelectric measuring device includes a sensor element that generates a measurement signal for a pressure and a data acquisition device to evaluate the measurement signal. The sensor element includes an operational amplifier with an inverting input and an output, a feedback capacitance in parallel with the inverting input and the output, and a reset switching element in parallel with the inverting input and the output. The operational amplifier provides an electrical supply voltage and the data acquisition device includes a measurement cycle circuit configured to activate the electrical supply voltage before a measurement cycle and deactivate after the measurement cycle. The sensor element includes a power-on reset logic to detect the electrical supply voltage accordingly close or reopen the reset switching element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical instrument having an elongated shaft, a movable tool at a distal end of the shaft, a handle with a movable grip part at a proximal end of the shaft, and a force transmission element which can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the instrument and is operatively connected to the movable grip part and to the tool such that an actuation of the movable grip part is converted into a movement of the tool. The instrument has a spring assembly that is arranged on the handle and has at least one leg spring, which has at least one winding and two legs, and a pin, wherein the at least one winding extends about the pin. When the movable grip part is actuated, a force is applied to at least one of the legs of the leg spring, said force reducing the friction between the winding and the pin such that the leg spring can be rotated about the pin and the force transmission element and the tool can be moved.

Abstract: A simulation device for the screw joint simulation of a nutrunner includes a test connecting element rigidly connected to a brake unit. The nutrunner can be coupled to the test connecting element and activated to exert a torque that rotates the test connecting element about an axis of rotation. Activation of the brake unit brakes the test connecting element. A torque transducer includes a rotational angle transducer for measuring a rotational angle by which the test connecting element rotates about the rotation axis. The simulation device includes a zero mark, and the brake unit can be adjusted to a zero angle with respect to the zero mark.

Abstract: A surfboard with an electric drive (2), a battery for the electric drive (2), said battery being arranged in a battery housing (3), a first recess (4) for the battery housing (3), and a handle (5) on the battery housing (3), wherein the handle (5) is designed as a bracket handle which is mounted pivotably around a respective centre of rotation (21) at each of the handle ends on opposite sides (6) of the battery housing (3), and in each case a lug (9) protrudes from the base side of the recess below the centres of rotation (21) inside the first recess (4), and at each handle end of the bracket handle a second projection (33) is formed, which has a curved edge (34) and which rests on the lug, and a distance between a contact point of the curved edge (34) with the lug (9).

Abstract: A surfboard with an electric drive (2), a battery for the electric drive (2), said battery being arranged in a battery housing (3), a first recess (4) for the battery housing (3), and a handle (5) on the battery housing (3), wherein the handle (5) is designed as a bracket handle which is mounted pivotably around a respective centre of rotation (21) at each of the handle ends on opposite sides (6) of the battery housing (3), and in each case a lug (9) protrudes from the base side of the recess below the centres of rotation (21) inside the first recess (4), and at each handle end of the bracket handle a second projection (33) is formed, which has a curved edge (34) and which rests on the lug, and a distance between a contact point of the curved edge (34) with the lug (9).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coated substrate with a coating deposited on at least a part of the substrate surface, said coating comprising at least one metal boron carbide layer, characterized in that the metal boron carbide layer is a ternary compound exhibiting a polycrystalline structure formed of a single phase of hafnium, boron and carbon. Further a method for deposition of such a coating is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coated substrate with a coating deposited on at least a part of the substrate surface, said coating comprising at least one metal boron carbide layer, characterized in that the metal boron carbide layer is a ternary compound exhibiting a polycrystalline structure formed of a single phase of HfuBvCw, wherein u+v+w=100 and 35>v>0 at. % and 35>w>0 and u?60 at. %. Further a method for deposition of such a coating is provided. Said coating comprising at least one metal boron carbide layer, characterized in that the metal boron carbide layer is a ternary compound exhibiting a polycrystalline structure formed of a single phase of hafnium, boron and carbon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a PVD process for coating a substrate with a layer containing at least one microcrystalline metallic borocarbide phase. During the PVD process, the source output is pulsed such that the at least one peak of which the half intensity width allows conclusions to be drawn about the presence of a microcrystalline phase of the metallic borocarbide layer can be identified in the x-ray spectrum of a layer produced in this way at a substrate temperature below 600° C.

Abstract: The externally fitted control device includes an electronic control module (1), a hydraulic control module (2) and a common control enclosure (3). The hydraulic control module (2) has electromagnetic actuators (10) and control pistons (14) which are positioned on top of one another to result in a compact design which is safe to operate and can be manufactured economically.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor system 10 for the capacitive measurement of the fill level of a fluid medium 22 in a container, preferably a bubble catcher of a dialysis device, comprising a receptacle 30 on which two contact areas are provided for contact with an external surface of the accommodated container and with at least one level detection electrode C1, C2, C11, C12, C21, C22 disposed in each contact area for capacitive detection of the fluid level in the container. The sensor system has a coupling measurement device C11, C12, C21, C22 for capacitive determination of the correct coupling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a PVD process for coating a substrate with a layer containing at least one microcrystalline metallic borocarbide phase. During the PVD process, the source output is pulsed such that the at least one peak of which the half intensity width allows conclusions to be drawn about the presence of a microcrystalline phase of the metallic borocarbide layer can be identified in the x-ray spectrum of a layer produced in this way at a substrate temperature below 600° C.

Abstract: A roller pump includes a stator with a pump bed formed therein, and a rotor for acting on a hose inserted into the pump bed in arcuate form. The ends of the hose are guided out of the pump bed in a crossed configuration.

Abstract: The externally fitted control device includes an electronic control module (1), a hydraulic control module (2) and a common control enclosure (3). The hydraulic control module (2) has electromagnetic actuators (10) and control pistons (14) which are positioned on top of one another to result in a compact design which is safe to operate and can be manufactured economically.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus for kitchen equipment, in particular combination steaming, baking and cooking equipment, has a cooking space that is to be cleaned which is delimited by at least one wall and includes at least one outlet opening for a liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roller pump consisting of a stator with a pump bed formed therein and a rotor for acting on a hose inserted into the pump bed in arcuate form. In accordance with the invention, the flow paths associated with the ends of the tube guided out of the pump bed cross.

Abstract: An electromechanical joining module for applying a linear force to a joining element, includes a stator, which represents the stationary part of the joining module, a tappet, which can be linearly extended out of the stator and which has an outer tappet end, and a force transducer for detecting forces that are applied to the joining element during the operation of the tappet end. The force transducer is attached in the area of the tappet end and has sensor electronics for wirelessly transmitting measurement data by means of near-field and far-field telemetry.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating certain metabolic processes and for treating a variety of disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, including insulin related disorders, ischemia, oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, abnormal lipid metabolism, and stroke by administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound. The invention also provides methods and compositions relating to administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound in combination with at least a second pharmaceutically active ingredient or compound including an antihyperglycemic diabetes treatment, an antihypertensive agent, an antithrombotic agent, and/or an inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis or absorption.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating certain metabolic processes and for treating a variety of disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, including insulin related disorders, ischemia, oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, abnormal lipid metabolism, and stroke by administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound. The invention also provides methods and compositions relating to administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound in combination with at least a second pharmaceutically active ingredient or compound including an antihyperglycemic diabetes treatment, an antihypertensive agent, an antithrombotic agent, and/or an inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis or absorption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor system 10 for the capacitive measurement of the fill level of a fluid medium 22 in a container, preferably a bubble catcher of a dialysis device, comprising a receptacle 30 on which two contact areas are provided for contact with an external surface of the accommodated container and with at least one level detection electrode C1, C2, C11, C12, C21, C22 disposed in each contact area for capacitive detection of the fluid level in the container. The sensor system has a coupling measurement device C11, C12, C21, C22 for capacitive determination of the correct coupling.