Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for connection of an optical fiber to a substrate. The substrate may comprise waveguide(s), guide pin(s), and a substrate body. The guide pin(s) define a first and second end and comprise a capture feature proximate the second end. The substrate body comprises a receiving feature configured to receive and connect the first end of guide pin(s), and the second end of guide pin(s) extends outwardly from the substrate body. The system also comprises a connector configured to receive the optical fiber and including a receiver portion that has a locking feature and defines a recess configured to receive the guide pin(s). The capture feature is configured to engage with the locking feature. When the capture feature is engaged with the locking feature, the optical fiber is aligned with the optical waveguide(s) and restrained from movement relative to the substrate.

Abstract: A device for drying sheets includes: a conveying device for conveying sheets through the device for drying sheets, a first drying stage arranged towards an upstream end of the device for drying sheets and comprising at least one drying chamber, first stage drying air supply means for introducing hot air into said at least one drying chamber of said first drying stage at a drying air inlet; air discharge means for discharging exhaust air from said at least one drying chamber of said first drying stage, a second drying stage arranged downstream of the first drying stage and comprising at least one drying chamber; transfer means for transferring exhaust air discharged from said at least one drying chamber of the first drying stage into said at least one drying chamber of the second drying stage; humid drying air supply means for introducing said exhaust air into said at least one drying chamber of said second drying stage, said humid drying air supply means comprising at an humid drying air inlet for introduc

Abstract: A telescopic tube for use in a linear drive to be applied in articles of furniture such as beds, chairs and the like has an outer tube accommodating an inner lift tube which is longitudinally displaceable within the outer tube by the linear drive and projects from the outer tube at a front end opposite to the linear drive. An end cover having a seal closes and seals the front end and prevents any media from entering the outer tube and the linear drive.

Abstract: A printer (5) operable to print a message in strokes on a substrate (7) passing in a print direction (8) along a moving line (6), wherein the printer is operable (15) to receive an indication of an allowable increase in length in the print direction of a message due to an increase in length in the print direction of gaps between successive strokes printed by the printer, to receive (14) an indication (9) of a speed of movement in the print direction of a moving line, to determine from the indication of the speed of movement of the moving line whether an increase in length in the print direction of a message printed by the printer is greater than the allowable increase in length and, if so, to generate an alert.

Abstract: A device for drying sheets includes: a conveying device for conveying sheets through the device for drying sheets, a first drying stage arranged towards an upstream end of the device for drying sheets and comprising at least one drying chamber, first stage drying air supply means for introducing hot air into said at least one drying chamber of said first drying stage at a drying air inlet; air discharge means for discharging exhaust air from said at least one drying chamber of said first drying stage, a second drying stage arranged downstream of the first drying stage and comprising at least one drying chamber; transfer means for transferring exhaust air discharged from said at least one drying chamber of the first drying stage into said at least one drying chamber of the second drying stage; humid drying air supply means for introducing said exhaust air into said at least one drying chamber of said second drying stage, said humid drying air supply means comprising at an humid drying air inlet for introduc

Abstract: A printer (5) operable to print a message in strokes on a substrate (7) passing in a print direction (8) along a moving line (6), wherein the printer is operable (15) to receive an indication of an allowable increase in length in the print direction of a message due to an increase in length in the print direction of gaps between successive strokes printed by the printer, to receive (14) an indication (9) of a speed of movement in the print direction of a moving line, to determine from the indication of the speed of movement of the moving line whether an increase in length in the print direction of a message printed by the printer is greater than the allowable increase in length and, if so, to generate an alert,

Abstract: A linear drive, in particular for greater loads, and in particular for the adjustment of beds, includes a worm shaft. By means of the worm shaft, an electric motor drives a transmission angle portion adapted for rotatably receiving a worm gear. The worm gear drives a spindle holder, which non-rotatably receives a spindle. To simplify fabrication, a drive end of the spindle has at least one notch. At least one spindle holding region of the spindle holder includes plastic. A clamping pin is fitted into the at least one notch between the spindle holder and the spindle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plaster board having the steps: —provision of a conveyor belt apparatus having a carrying belt, —application of a first sheath to the carrying belt, —application of a plaster slurry to the first sheath to form a plaster coat and —application of a second sheath to the applied plaster slurry to form a plaster layer comprising first sheath, plaster layer and second sheath, —levelling of the plaster layer with a levelling bar or a levelling roller, wherein the amount V(t) of the plaster slurry introduced between the first sheath and the second sheath is reduced at a predefined clock frequency f over a predefined time period t? compared to a target amount VV.

Abstract: In a method for producing a rotor, permanent magnets are arranged about a lateral surface in a recess of a rotor body from a selected position, e.g. a central position of the longitudinal extension of the rotor body, toward one side or toward two sides along an axis of rotation of the rotor body in side-by-side disposition. An end plate band covers a variable gap formed as a result of manufacturing tolerances of the permanent magnets between an outer face of an outermost one of the permanent magnets and an inner surface of the recess in an area of the recess which is non-parallel to the lateral surface. Subsequently, the permanent magnets and the end plate band are covered with a sleeve.

Abstract: An electromotive linear drive in the form of a dual drive adjust movably mounted parts of reclining and seating furniture. Two threaded spindles (2, 3) driven by a worm gear and which are arranged one behind the other and flush with one another for displacing a lifting element. Bearings are provided at both ends of each threaded spindle (2, 3). The bearings are designed as roller bearings (4, 5) having an inner ring (6) and an outer ring (7). The aim of the invention is to design an electromotive dual drive in such a way that a short overall length is achieved and that the stability of the structure is increased. Said aim is achieved by arranging an abutment between both roller bearings (4, 5), which accommodate the spindle ends, on which the roller bearings are supported on from both sides.

Abstract: In a method for producing a rotor, permanent magnets are arranged about a lateral surface in a recess of a rotor body from a selected position, e.g. a central position of the longitudinal extension of the rotor body, toward one side or toward two sides along an axis of rotation of the rotor body in side-by-side disposition. An end plate band covers a variable gap formed as a result of manufacturing tolerances of the permanent magnets between an outer face of an outermost one of the permanent magnets and an inner surface of the recess in an area of the recess which is non-parallel to the lateral surface. Subsequently, the permanent magnets and the end plate band are covered with a sleeve.

Abstract: An electromotive linear drive in the form of a dual drive adjust movably mounted parts of reclining and seating furniture. Two threaded spindles (2, 3) driven by a worm gear and which are arranged one behind the other and flush with one another for displacing a lifting element. Bearings are provided at both ends of each threaded spindle (2, 3). The bearings are designed as roller bearings (4, 5) having an inner ring (6) and an outer ring (7). The aim of the invention is to design an electromotive dual drive in such a way that a short overall length is achieved and that the stability of the structure is increased. Said aim is achieved by arranging an abutment between both roller bearings (4, 5), which accommodate the spindle ends, on which the roller bearings are supported on from both sides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plaster board having the steps: provision of a conveyor belt apparatus having a carrying belt, application of a first sheath to the carrying belt, application of a plaster slurry to the first sheath to form a plaster coat and application of a second sheath to the applied plaster slurry to form a plaster layer comprising first sheath, plaster layer and second sheath, levelling of the plaster layer with a levelling bar or a levelling roller, wherein the amount V(t) of the plaster slurry introduced between the first sheath and the second sheath is reduced at a predefined clock frequency f over a predefined time period t? compared to a target amount VV.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline complex of 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(?-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene and a natural amino acid, to methods for the preparation thereof, as well as to uses thereof for preparing medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, and m are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity, and dyslipidemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, and m are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity, and dyslipidemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, and m are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity, and dyslipidemia.

Abstract: An electronic circuit includes a conductor path on a circuit board, and at least one SMD component, electronic component and/or electromechanical component mounted on the circuit board and connected to the conductor path. A circuit connection is established via a soldered joint and a spring-loaded or stressed springy contact bridge that provides fuse protection. In the event of excessive power dissipation or high temperature, the soldered joint melts or softens and the contact bridge springs open to interrupt the circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline complex of 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(?-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene and a natural amino acid, to methods for the preparation thereof, as well as to uses thereof for preparing medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline hydrate of 1-chloro-4-(?-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-2-(4-ethynyl-benzyl)-benzene and to crystalline complexes between 1-chloro-4-(?-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-2-(4-ethynyl-benzyl)-benzene and a natural amino acid, to methods for the preparation thereof, as well as to uses thereof for preparing medicaments.