Abstract: In a power conversion system, a control circuit has, as its operation modes: a first control mode in which control circuit controls a DC-DC converter at a first drive frequency; a second control mode in which control circuit controls DC-DC converter at a second drive frequency higher than first drive frequency; and a third control mode in which control circuit controls DC-DC converter at a third drive frequency higher than first drive frequency. Control circuit is configured to change operation mode from first control mode into second control mode when detector circuit detects a predetermined change in output voltage while control circuit is operating in first control mode. Control circuit controls DC-DC converter in third control mode in a process of changing, in response to detection of predetermined change, operation mode from first control mode into second control mode before starting to control DC-DC converter in second control mode.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a storage compartment, a door opening and closing a front opening of the storage compartment, a terminal mounting part located on a front of the door so that a portable information terminal is detachably mounted thereon, and a terminal power supply part supplying power to the portable information terminal when the portable information terminal is mounted on the terminal mounting part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for fastening at least one mounting element to a threaded bolt, including a nut having a threaded bore and a clamping element that interacts with the nut and has an opening. The nut has a conical supporting region on the outside. In the mounted state, the nut engages at least partly in the opening of the clamping element and rests on a complimentary inner cone which the clamping element has. The nut has at least one slot which interrupts the nut wall over a sub region of the axial extent of the latter. The at least one slot opens at the axial end of the nut which is located closer to the larger diameter than to the smaller diameter of the conical supporting region is designated as the top end. The clamping element can be screwed into a mounting element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a reinforcing member (2) consisting of fiber-reinforced plastic for mineral construction materials, in particular for concrete. In the method, curing the composite fiber rod (1) takes place in at least three stages (7, 16, 25) sequencing one after another, wherein after the first stage of curing (7) at least one radiation-reflecting and/or thermally-insulating covering agent (15) is applied onto the pre-cured composite fiber rod (1), wherein a second stage of curing (16) of the composite fiber rod (1), together with the covering agent(s) (15) applied is executed, in which the composite fiber rod (1) is further cured in the regions (14) not covered by the covering agents (15) by the supply of heat and/or radiation, and wherein the deformation (23) of the composite fiber rod (1) is executed between the second stage of curing (16) and the final stage of curing (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to an anchor head (1) for anchoring a tension anchor (2) on the air side of an anchor bore (5), comprising an anchor nut (3) with a threaded bore (17) for screwing onto an anchor thread (19) of a tension anchor (2) and comprising an anchor plate (4) which interacts with the anchor nut (3) and comprises an anchor plate opening (8), said anchor plate being designed to transmit the tensile forces which can be exerted onto the anchor nut (3) by a screwed-in tension anchor (2) to a sub-surface (6) surrounding the anchor bore (5). The anchor nut (3) has a conical bearing region (7) which engages into the opening (8) of the anchor plate (4) in the assembled state and rests against a complementary inner cone (9) in the anchor plate opening, said anchor plate (4) having the inner cone at least in the region of the anchor plate opening (8).

Abstract: An anchor head (1) for anchoring a tension anchor (2) on the air side of an anchor bore (5), comprising an anchor nut (3) with a threaded bore (17) for screwing onto an anchor thread (19) of a tension anchor (2) and comprising an anchor plate (4) which interacts with the anchor nut (3) and comprises an anchor plate opening (8), said anchor plate being designed to transmit the tensile forces which can be exerted onto the anchor nut (3) by a screwed-in tension anchor (2) to a sub-surface (6) surrounding the anchor bore (5).

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a storage compartment, a door opening and closing a front opening of the storage compartment, a terminal mounting part located on a front of the door so that a portable information terminal is detachably mounted thereon, and a terminal power supply part supplying power to the portable information terminal when the portable information terminal is mounted on the terminal mounting part.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a reinforcing member (2) consisting of fibre-reinforced plastic for mineral construction materials, in particular for concrete. In the method, curing the composite fibre rod (1) takes place in at least three stages (7, 16, 25) sequencing one after another, wherein after the first stage of curing (7) at least one radiation-reflecting and/or thermally-insulating covering agent (15) is applied onto the pre-cured composite fibre rod (1), wherein a second stage of curing (16) of the composite fibre rod (1), together with the covering agent(s) (15) applied is executed, in which the composite fibre rod (1) is further cured in the regions (14) not covered by the covering agents (15) by the supply of heat and/or radiation, and wherein the deformation (23) of the composite fibre rod (1) is executed between the second stage of curing (16) and the final stage of curing (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber-reinforced plastic drilling anchor comprising an axial bore that runs along the entire length thereof, fibers which extend in the longitudinal direction thereof, and fibers that extend at an angle to the longitudinal direction thereof. A first layer of fibers that extend at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the drilling anchor is surrounded by a second layer of fibers extending in the longitudinal direction of the drilling anchor, and the second layer of fibers is surrounded by a third layer of fibers extending at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the drilling anchor. The inventive drilling anchor further comprises a thread which extends along the entire length thereof and is molded into at least one outer fiber layer of the drilling anchor. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a drilling anchor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anchor nut (1) that is made of fiber-reinforced plastic and comprises an internal thread (6) to be screwed onto a thread of an anchor (16). Said anchor nut (1) has external contours or shapes, by means of which the anchor nut (1) can be screwed onto an anchor winding with the help of a positively acting tool. One end of the anchor nut (1) is fitted with a first torque limiting means (7) which prevents a partially screwed-in anchor (16) from being further screwed in at a torque lying below a first torque limit, while the other end thereof is fitted with a second torque limiting means (8) that prevents torque from being further transmitted to the anchor nut (1) via the positively acting contours or shapes when a second torque limit has been reached or is exceeded. The first torque limiting means is formed by a pin (7) which penetrates the internal thread (6) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the anchor nut (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber-reinforced plastic drilling anchor comprising an axial bore that runs along the entire length thereof, fibers which extend in the longitudinal direction thereof, and fibers that extend at an angle to the longitudinal direction thereof. A first layer of fibers that extend at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the drilling anchor is surrounded by a second layer of fibers extending in the longitudinal direction of the drilling anchor, and the second layer of fibers is surrounded by a third layer of fibers extending at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the drilling anchor. The inventive drilling anchor further comprises a thread which extends along the entire length thereof and is molded into at least one outer fiber layer of the drilling anchor. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a drilling anchor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcing body (1) for buildings, in particular for buildings made of concrete, said reinforcing body comprising a plurality of reinforcing rods (2a, 2b) which are connected together by connecting agents (5) at connecting points (4) and which are made of fiber-reinforced plastic, said connecting agents (5) comprising connection fibers (6) which are embedded in a plastic matrix (7) and which are wound several times about the reinforcing rods (2a, 2b) at the connecting points (4).

Abstract: A novel polymerization catalyst for polyesters, which does not contain any germanium or antimony compound as the main component; polyesters produced with the catalyst; and a process for producing polyesters. This polymerization catalyst is excellent in catalytic activity, little causes thermal degradation of polyesters in melt molding even when neither deactivated nor removed, and can give thermally stable polyesters which little generate foreign matter and are excellent in transparency and color. The polymerization catalyst is one which contains as the first metal-containing component at least one member selected from the group consisting of aluminum and aluminum compounds and which gives polyethylene terephthalate (PET) having a thermal stability parameter (TS) satisfying the relationship: (1) TS<0.3.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst for polyester production which contains neither a germanium compound nor an antimony compound as a major component. It contains aluminum as the main metallic ingredient, has excellent catalytic activity, and gives a polyester which is effectively inhibited from suffering thermal degradation, during melt molding, without deactivating or removing the catalyst, and is excellent in thermal stability, stability to thermal oxidation, and hydrolytic resistance. The polymerization catalyst contains as a first metallic ingredient at least one member selected among aluminum and compounds thereof and further contains a phosphorus compound represented by a specific chemical formula. The polyester produced with this catalyst is usable as fibers, films, sheets, various moldings including hollow moldings, etc.

Abstract: A computer system includes at least one real machine provided with a machine controller and/or a plurality of virtual machines provided with a machine controller and an operating system for a virtual machine, the real machine and the plurality of virtual machines are connected to a shared memory.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst for polyester production which contains neither a germanium compound nor an antimony compound as a major component. It contains aluminum as the main metallic ingredient, has excellent catalytic activity, and gives a polyester which is effectively inhibited from suffering thermal degradation, during melt molding, without deactivating or removing the catalyst, and is excellent in thermal stability, stability to thermal oxidation, and hydrolytic resistance. The polymerization catalyst contains as a first metallic ingredient at least one member selected among aluminum and compounds thereof and further contains a phosphorus compound represented by a specific chemical formula. The polyester produced with this catalyst is usable as fibers, films, sheets, various moldings including hollow moldings, etc.

Abstract: A novel polymerization catalyst for polyesters, which does not contain any germanium or antimony compound as the main component; polyesters produced with the catalyst; and a process for producing polyesters. This polymerization catalyst is excellent in catalytic activity, little causes thermal degradation of polyesters in melt molding even when neither deactivated nor removed, and can give thermally stable polyesters which little generate foreign matter and are excellent in transparency and color. The polymerization catalyst is one which contains as the first metal-containing component at least one member selected from the group consisting of aluminum and aluminum compounds and which gives polyethylene terephthalate (PET) having a thermal stability parameter (TS) satisfying the relationship: (1) TS<0.

Abstract: A method to improve infusion and diffusion of local anesthesia into the gum surrounding a decayed tooth by the application of ultrasound vibration to the hypodermic syringe and needle as local anesthesia is being injected into the gum.