Abstract: In an embodiment a device includes a low voltage assembly having an output contact, the low voltage assembly configured to provide a low voltage at the output contact, a high voltage assembly having an input contact and a transformer and a plug-in connection interconnecting the low voltage assembly and the high voltage assembly, wherein the plug-in connection is configured to provide an electrical contact between the output contact of the low voltage assembly and the input contact of the high voltage assembly, wherein the low voltage provided at the output contact is applied to the transformer via the input contact, wherein the transformer is configured to convert the low voltage into a high voltage, and wherein the device is configured to generate a gas discharge.

Abstract: A device (1) comprising an electro-ceramic component (2) which has a first electrical contact (3A), provided on a first side face (2A) of the electro-ceramic component (2) in the excitation zone (11), and a second electrical contact (3B) provided on a second side face (2B) of the electro-ceramic component (2). A sealing compound (20) is placed around the electro-ceramic component (2) so that the first electrical contact (3A) and the second electrical contact (3B) are covered by the sealing compound (20) and a free end (26) of a section (24) of the high-voltage zone (12) of the electro-ceramic component (2) projects beyond a free end (22) of the sealing compound (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser of stacked-plate design, having a first flow duct for a refrigerant and having a second flow duct for a coolant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser of stacked-plate design, having a first flow duct for a refrigerant and having a second flow duct for a coolant.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a layer for solid state thin-film batteries using a plasma-powder-sprayer with a plasma generation area and a mixing area spatially separated from it, including creation of a plasma gas stream from an ignition gas stream in the plasma generation area; creation of a powder-aerosol stream from a carrier gas stream from a carrier gas reservoir and powder particles from a powder reservoir, wherein the powder particles are extracted in a particular way; introduction of the powder-aerosol stream and the plasma gas stream into the mixing area, so that a plasma-powder-aerosol is formed; directing a plasma-powder-aerosol stream from the mixing area onto a substrate arranged in a coating area; and, deposition of a layer on a substrate of powder particles that are superficially fused or changed in their crystalline structure in the mixing area and/or in the plasma-powder-aerosol stream and/or in the coating area.

Abstract: A hand-held device and a method for plasma treatment of workpieces. The hand-held device comprises a housing for receiving a plasma source supplied with a gas stream from a gas supply unit. Further, an electrode unit is arranged in the plasma source and connected via an electrical line with a voltage source so that a plasma stream can be produced. The plasma stream can be directed through a nozzle of the housing onto a workpiece. The hand-held device comprises a sensor system for the collection of operating parameters which includes at least one operator sensor device for collecting a position of an operator relative to the plasma source and at least one pressure sensor for the collection of a pressure in the gas supply unit. Means of the hand-held device is communicatively connected with the sensor system for detecting the collected operating parameter via control data lines.

Abstract: A method and a device for the plasma treatment of surfaces of at least one workpiece. At least one plasma source is connected to an energy source in order to generate a plasma. A closed area is in fluid connection to the at least one plasma source. At least one suction unit is used to adjust a pressure difference between the at least one plasma source and the closed area.

Abstract: For improving the variability in the coating of substrates a coating apparatus is proposed having a plasma generator for generating a plasma jet which exits from a coating head of the plasma generator. A first particle reservoir and a second particle reservoir are provided. The particles from the first particle reservoir and the second particle reservoir are supplied to the plasma jet as a particle mixture via a transport pipe. A supply control device is provided for setting the amount of particles from the first particle reservoir fed into the transport pipe relative to the amount of particles from the second particle reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for motor vehicles, especially for utility vehicles. The heat exchanger can include a heat exchanger unit that includes tubes having tube ends and ribs disposed between the tubes, and collecting tanks disposed on both ends and produced by internal high pressure forming for introducing and discharging a medium. The collecting tanks can include bottoms with openings for receiving the tube ends, covers, and inlet and outlet tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular a flat pipe evaporator (1) for a motor vehicle air conditioning system, comprising at least one collecting tank (2) made of sheet steel which is divided in the longitudinal direction into at least two chambers and the ends of the pipe, in particular, flat pipes, are introduced in the base thereof. Said collecting tank (2) comprises a tunnel-shaped part (5), an essentially flat part (4) which forms the base, and covers (6) which are arranged on the front side thereof. At least one cover (6) is embodied in a flat manner in at least the outer edge area thereof and is positioned in a positive fit in the collecting tank.

Abstract: A device is provided for heat transfer and in particular an evaporator for an air conditioning system of motor vehicles having at least one header tank including at least two header chambers which are substantially defined by a base device and a top device. The top device includes middle side walls which are arranged adjacent to one another at least over a portion. The distance between the two side walls increases with the height above the base device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for motor vehicles, especially for utility vehicles. Said heat exchanger comprises a heat exchanger unit (2), constituted of tubes (5) having tube ends and ribs (6) disposed between said tubes (5), and collecting tanks (3, 4), disposed on both ends and produced by internal high pressure forming for introducing and discharging a medium. Said collecting tanks (3, 4) comprise bottoms with openings for receiving the tube ends, covers and inlet and outlet tubes (7, 11).

Abstract: A device is provided for heat transfer and in particular an evaporator for an air conditioning system of motor vehicles having at least one header tank including at least two header chambers which are substantially defined by a base device and a top device. The top device includes middle side walls which are arranged adjacent to one another at least over a portion. The distance between the two side walls increases with the height above the base device.