Abstract: A Hardware Module for a robotic system includes at least one sensor for measuring an internal property of the Hardware Module, a communication unit for communicating with other Hardware Modules, a data storage unit and an embedded controller. The embedded controller is configured to collect collected data, the collected data including: status data representing the current status of the Hardware Module; and operating data representing usage of the Hardware Module wherein at least part of the collected data is determined from sensor data from the at least one sensor, and the embedded controller is configured to perform at least one of: storing the collected data on the data storage unit; and transmitting the collected data via the communication unit.

Abstract: A robotic system includes at least two Hardware Modules, each having at least one sensor for measuring an internal property, a communication unit, a data storage unit and an embedded controller. The embedded controller is configured to collect collected data including status data representing the current status of the Hardware Module; and operating data representing usage of the Hardware Module. At least part of the collected data is determined from sensor data, and the embedded controller is configured to store or transmit the collected data. The robotic system including a central computation and command unit configured to receive the collected data; and to control operation of the robotic system by controlling operation of at least one actuator of the at least two Hardware Modules.

Abstract: A robotic system includes at least two Hardware Modules, each having at least one sensor for measuring an internal property, a communication unit, a data storage unit and an embedded controller. The embedded controller is configured to collect collected data including status data representing the current status of the Hardware Module; and operating data representing usage of the Hardware Module. At least part of the collected data is determined from sensor data, and the embedded controller is configured to store or transmit the collected data. The robotic system including a central computation and command unit configured to receive the collected data; and to control operation of the robotic system by controlling operation of at least one actuator of the at least two Hardware Modules.

Abstract: A robotic system includes at least two Hardware Modules, each having at least one sensor for measuring an internal property, a communication unit, a data storage unit and an embedded controller. The embedded controller is configured to collect collected data including status data representing the current status of the Hardware Module; and operating data representing usage of the Hardware Module. At least part of the collected data is determined from sensor data, and the embedded controller is configured to store or transmit the collected data. The robotic system including a central computation and command unit configured to receive the collected data; and to control operation of the robotic system by controlling operation of at least one actuator of the at least two Hardware Modules.

Abstract: A Hardware Module for a robotic system includes at least one sensor for measuring an internal property of the Hardware Module, a communication unit for communicating with other Hardware Modules, a data storage unit and an embedded controller. The embedded controller is configured to collect collected data, the collected data including: status data representing the current status of the Hardware Module; and operating data representing usage of the Hardware Module wherein at least part of the collected data is determined from sensor data from the at least one sensor, and the embedded controller is configured to perform at least one of: storing the collected data on the data storage unit; and transmitting the collected data via the communication unit.

Abstract: In a method and device for influencing insects by means of electromagnetic radiation, a transmitter generates a time-based progression of an antenna feed with pulses, which is emitted via an antenna as electromagnetic radiation having corresponding pulses. The antenna feed comprises bursts, or packets or salvoes, of pulses, wherein the time interval between directly successive pulses of a burst is in the range from 5 ?? to 9 ?? and the time expansion of the burst is at least 0.1 ms. Because of the intensity gradients that arise in a radial direction around an antenna, a movement leading towards the antenna is, for insects, directly associated with an increase in perception intensity and a movement leading away is associated with a decrease. The insects perceive the gradient and tend to move such that the irritating perception decreases for them.

Abstract: Control equipment for generating a rotational travel motion from a rotational drive motion includes a drive shaft, an intermediate body, a reference body, and an output body that are movable relative to each other. The control equipment includes a first transmission and a second transmission, which is different from the first transmission. The first transmission transforms a rotational movement of the drive shaft relative to the reference body into a linear motion component of the intermediate body relative to the reference body, and the control equipment has a displacement line along which the intermediate body moves via the linear motion component of the intermediate body relative to the reference body. The second transmission transforms the linear motion component of the intermediate body relative into a rotational movement of the output body relative to the reference body.

Abstract: Control equipment for generating a rotational travel motion from a rotational drive motion includes a drive shaft, an intermediate body, a reference body, and an output body that are movable relative to each other. The control equipment includes a first transmission and a second transmission, which is different from the first transmission. The first transmission transforms a rotational movement of the drive shaft relative to the reference body into a linear motion component of the intermediate body relative to the reference body, and the control equipment has a displacement line along which the intermediate body moves via the linear motion component of the intermediate body relative to the reference body. The second transmission transforms the linear motion component of the intermediate body relative into a rotational movement of the output body relative to the reference body.

Abstract: A connection device for fluid lines has an annular or sleeve-shaped insert provided for assembly by plugging in a circularly cylindrical socket in a support component. The insert comprises an annular or sleeve-shaped cage element (18) in the form of a metal bent stamping with an annular support section (27) having several claw elements (33) and several support legs (34) extending from the support section in the same axial direction. The claw elements (33) serve for securing an inserted fluid line and the support legs (34) serve for supporting a preceding seal.

Abstract: A connection device for fluid lines has an annular or sleeve-shaped insert provided for assembly by plugging in a circularly cylindrical socket in a support component. The insert comprises an annular or sleeve-shaped (18) cage element (18) in the form of a metal bent stamping with an annular support section (27) from which to the same axial side on the one hand several claw elements (33) and on the other hand several support legs (34) extend. The claw elements (33) serve for securing an inserted fluid line and the support legs (34) serve for supporting a preceding seal.

Abstract: A fluid power linear drive has a drive housing (1) in which a housing chamber (4) is located containing at least one piston (5). The drive housing possesses two housing parts (2 and 3) placed alongside each other, which at mutually facing joint faces (16 and 17) are provided with half chambers (18a and 18b) constituted by elongated, groove-like recesses, which half chambers are united in a complementary fashion to form at least one housing chamber (4).

Abstract: A fluid power linear drive has a drive housing (1) in which a housing chamber (4) is located containing at least one piston (5). The drive housing possesses two housing parts (2 and 3) placed alongside each other, which at mutually facing joint faces (16 and 17) are provided with half chambers (18a and 18b) constituted by elongated, groove-like recesses, which half chambers are united in a complementary fashion to form at least one housing chamber (4).

Abstract: A pivot joint has a low friction rotational property by allowing the elastomeric bushing to rotate with respect to the inner metal. A low friction material can be incorporated between these two components to facilitate the rotation, if desired. The elastomeric bushing helps to isolate the pivot joint and prevent the transmission of vibrations. In one embodiment, the elastomeric bushing is also allowed to pivot about an axis generally perpendicular to its axis of rotation.

Abstract: A pivot has a low friction rotational property by allowing the elastomeric bushing to rotate with respect to the inner metal. A low friction material can be incorporated between these two components to facilitate the rotation, if desired. The elastomeric bushing helps to isolate the pivot joint and prevent the transmission of vibrations. In one embodiment, the elastomeric bushing is also allowed to pivot about an axis generally perpendicular to its axis of rotation.

Abstract: A fluid power operated fluid power cylinder having a cylinder housing (2) on whose rear side a control system housing (33) is mounted. The control system housing (33) contains a valve means and furthermore a electronic valve circuitry and/or electronic control circuitry as control components for the operation of the fluid power cylinder. Externally on the control system housing (33) electrical connection means (63) are provided for the supply of electrical control signals and fluid connection means (48) for the supply of the operating fluid.

Abstract: A microvalve, which contains a valve member (7) dividing a valve chamber (13) into two chamber parts (14 and 15). A first chamber part (14) is delimited by a duct layer (3), which has an input flow opening (17) and at least one output flow opening (22 and 23). Fluid transfer between the input flow opening (17) and the output flow opening (22 and 23) may be controlled by the valve member (7). Furthermore pressure relieving means are provided which are effective in the open position of the valve member (7), such means comprising at least one expansion recess (38) provided on the valve member and with at least partial overlap opposite to the output flow opening (22 and 23), same permitting an expansion of the transferring fluid. It is connected through valve member (7) with the second chamber part (15) so that a counter pressure may build up here causing the relief of pressure.

Abstract: A drive device comprising a closed hydraulic circuit which has a hydraulic drive adapted to be actuated by hydraulic medium and has a hydraulic pump responsible for the supply and removal of the hydraulic medium to and from the hydraulic drive. For the operation of the hydraulic pump an electric motor is provided. The activation of the hydraulic drive is controlled by the operational state of the hydraulic pump.

Abstract: A fluid power operated fluid power cylinder having a cylinder housing (2) on whose rear side a control system housing (33) is mounted. The control system housing (33) contains a valve means and furthermore a electronic valve circuitry and/or electronic control circuitry as control components for the operation of the fluid power cylinder. Externally on the control system housing (33) electrical connection means (63) are provided for the supply of electrical control signals and fluid connection means (48 for the supply of the operating fluid.

Abstract: The invention provides a driving device comprising a tubular housing (2) and a moving unit (4) which is positioned on the housing (2) in such a way that it can be moved lengthwise therein. Said moving unit (4) comprises an internal part which is located in the housing (2) and an external part which is located outside the housing (2), both parts being magnetically coupled. The magnetic coupling creates a coupling device which produces at least one closed magnetic circuit (13) via the outer part (6) and which fully traverses the inner part (5) and the housing (2).

Abstract: The description relates to an actuator for use at high and low temperatures, with a cylinder block (8), a piston (14) movable therein and a piston rod (22) secured to the piston. A first and a second flange cover (46, 48) and a sleeve (40) in the cylinder block (8) in which the piston (14) can move to and fro are made of ceramic. The piston rod (22) is secured to the piston (14), also of ceramic, by a head bearing (24) movable transversely to the longitudinal axis of the piston. The seal between the piston (14) and the sleeve (40) is provided solely by a close fit, without the need for additional sealing components. The low thermal expansion of the ceramic components used also means that the tolerances change little even at great temperature fluctuations. The radial head bearing (24) prevents the piston (14) from jamming during forces transverse to the longitudinal axis of the piston possibly arising at the piston rod (22).