Abstract: The invention relates to an audio assist system, comprising a hearing aid, an external handheld device and an audio system comprising a Bluetooth audio transmitter, wherein the hearing aid comprises a Bluetooth receiver. The hearing aid and the external handheld device are temporarily connected via a wireless data link, and both the audio system and the external handheld device each comprise an infrared receiver and/or transmitter for establishing an at least unidirectional IR link between the external handheld device and the audio system.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a table leg to a table leaf having a back-gripping element, which can be disposed on the table leaf and has an engagement hole and a locking device, which can be disposed on the table leg. The locking device has a clamping element having an engagement hook which is designed to engage the engagement hole of the back-gripping element, a spring element, which is supported at least indirectly against the clamping element and at least indirectly against a spring abutment, and an actuating element. The actuating element acts on the spring abutment so that, in a locking position, the spring abutment applies sufficient force to secure the engagement hook of the clamping element in the engagement hole, and in an unlocking position, the spring abutment is in a position in which the spring element is at least partially unloaded in relation to the locking position.

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) has a housing (2), a rotatable drive shaft (4) mounted in the housing (2) by a bearing device (5) that comprises at least one roller bearing (5a; 5b), a cylinder drum (7) having at least one piston bore (8), and a longitudinally displaceable piston (10) in each piston bore. A spray jet lubrication system (50) for the roller bearing (5a; 5b) includes at least one lubricant spray jet (51a; 51b) directed toward the area of an axial edge (30; 32) of an inner ring (5c; 5d) of the roller bearing (5a, 5b) with which the roller bodies of the roller bearing (5a, 5b) are in contact via an end surface.

Abstract: A hydrostatic positive displacement machine has a cylinder drum (4) located in a housing (9) and rotatable around an axis of rotation (2). During rotation of the cylinder drum (4), a piston bore (5) is placed in alternating communication with an inlet side (E) and an outlet side (A). The inlet side (E) and outlet side (A) comprise connections (21; 22) to a control plate (12). A reversing device (30) is located in a reversing area (25; 26) between the connections (21, 22) on the control plate (12). The reversing device (30) damps the pressure adjustment between a displacement chamber (V) and the pressure present in the connection (21; 22). The reversing device (30) includes at least two flow connections which are actuated simultaneously by the displacement chamber (V) as it moves along the reversing area (25; 26).

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) utilizing a bent-axis construction has a driveshaft (4) with a drive flange (3) rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rt) inside a housing (2). A cylinder barrel (7) has pistons (10) fastened in an articulated manner to the drive flange (3). The drive flange (3) is supported on a housing-side slide face (101) by an axial bearing (100) in the form of a hydrostatically relieved sliding bearing (102) having a plurality of slippers (105). Each of the slippers (105) is mounted in an articulated manner in the drive flange (3) so that when the drive flange (3) rotates, a compensating force (FFR) acts on the slipper (105) which is in the opposite direction to the centrifugal force (FF) acting on the slipper (105). The point of application (AP) of the compensating force (FFR) on the slipper (105) is selected so that there is no tipping moment on the slipper (105) or to compensate for some or all of any tipping moment that does occur.

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) utilizing a bent-axis construction has a drive shaft (4) with a drive flange (3) rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rt) inside a housing (2). A cylinder barrel (7) is located inside the housing (2) and is rotatable around an axis of rotation (RZ). A drive joint (30) is located between the drive shaft (4) and the cylinder barrel (7). The drive joint (30) has at least one drive body (M1; M2; M3; M4) in the form of a slider or a roller body which is supported in the drive shaft (4) and the cylinder barrel (7). A lubrication device (80) is provided for the drive joint (30) and supplies lubricant from a lubricant port (81) located on the housing (2) of the axial piston machine (1) to the drive bodies (M1; M2; M3; M4) for cooling and lubrication of the drive bodies (M1; M2; M3; M4).

Abstract: The application relates to: A hearing system comprising first and second hearing aid systems, each being configured to be worn by first and second persons and adapted to exchange audio data between them. The application further relates to a method of operating a hearing system. The object of the present application is to provide improved perception of a (target) sound source for a wearer of a hearing device (e.g. a hearing aid or a headset) in a difficult listening situation.

Abstract: A bent-axis hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) has a drive shaft (4) with a drive flange (3) rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rt) and a cylinder drum (7) rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rz). The cylinder drum (7) has a plurality of piston bores (8) concentric to the axis of rotation (Rz) of the cylinder drum (7) and having longitudinally displaceable pistons (10) fastened in an articulated manner to the drive flange (3). Between the drive shaft (4) and the cylinder drum (7) there is a drive joint (30) (constant velocity joint) for rotationally synchronous rotation of the cylinder drum (7) and the drive shaft (4). The drive joint (30) and the cylinder drum (7) include a longitudinal bore (11) concentric to the axis of rotation (Rz) of the cylinder drum, through which bore (11) the drive shaft (4) extends such that in the vicinity of the drive shaft (4) there is a torque transfer to a cylinder-drum-side end of the axial piston machine (1).

Abstract: A hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) has a cylinder barrel (7) with a plurality of piston bores having pistons (10) fastened in an articulated manner to a drive flange (3). For articulated fastening of the pistons (10) to the drive flange (3), ball joints (20) are provided that are formed by a spherical cap-shaped receptacle socket (3a) in an end surface (3b) of the drive flange (3) and a ball head (10a) that is operatively connected with the piston (10). The receptacle sockets (3a) are each in the form of hemispheres that extend to the ball equator, and on one end surface (3b) of the drive flange (3), in the vicinity of the receptacle sockets (3a), there is a retaining web (30) that extends beyond the ball equator of the hemisphere to grip the ball head (10a) at an angle of greater than 180°.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a table leg to a table leaf having a back-gripping element, which can be disposed on the table leaf and has an engagement hole and a locking device, which can be disposed on the table leg. The locking device has a clamping element having an engagement hook which is designed to engage the engagement hole of the back-gripping element, a spring element, which is supported at least indirectly against the clamping element and at least indirectly against a spring abutment, and an actuating element. The actuating element acts on the spring abutment so that, in a locking position, the spring abutment applies sufficient force to secure the engagement hook of the clamping element in the engagement hole, and in an unlocking position, the spring abutment is in a position in which the spring element is at least partially unloaded in relation to the locking position.

Abstract: A support mechanism for mounting a seat part to a foot part of a functional chair having a slide bearing which cooperates with a front section of the seat part, and a pivotable support part which is supported by a cantilever part and which is connected to a region of the seat part that is adjacent to the rear region of a seat surface section of the seat part.

Abstract: The invention relates to an audio assist system, comprising a hearing aid, an external handheld device and an audio system comprising a Bluetooth audio transmitter, wherein the hearing aid comprises a Bluetooth receiver. The hearing aid and the external handheld device are temporarily connected via a wireless data link, and both the audio system and the external handheld device each comprise an infrared receiver and/or transmitter for establishing an at least unidirectional IR link between the external handheld device and the audio system.

Abstract: A bent-axis hydrostatic axial piston machine (1) has a drive shaft (4) rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rt) and having a drive flange (3). A cylinder drum (7) is rotatable around an axis of rotation (Rz). The cylinder drum (7) includes a plurality of piston bores (8) concentric to the axis of rotation (Rz) of the cylinder drum (7) and in each of which piston bores (8) there is a longitudinally displaceable piston (10). The pistons (10) are fastened in an articulated manner to the drive flange (3). Between the drive shaft (4) and the cylinder drum (7) there is a constant velocity driving joint (30) in the form of a cone-beam semi-roller joint (31).

Abstract: An “invisible” syncro tilt mechanism is provided for chairs. The chair has a seat with a back portion and a seat pan portion and the seat pan portion is connected to the back portion and to a pivotable support structure, and thereby to a base. The mechanism has a generally closed track defined in the seat pan portion. A plunger is attached to a front portion of the pivotable support structure. The plunger is slidably disposed in the track. A spring is disposed in the track which is connected at opposing ends to the plunger and to a front end of the track. The mechanism does not extend or protrude outside of the seat pan. The mechanism provides synchronous movement of the plunger in the track.

Abstract: The application relates to: A hearing system comprising first and second hearing aid systems, each being configured to be worn by first and second persons and adapted to exchange audio data between them. The application further relates to a method of operating a hearing system. The object of the present application is to provide improved perception of a (target) sound source for a wearer of a hearing device (e.g. a hearing aid or a headset) in a difficult listening situation.

Abstract: An external microphone array is configured to be used with a hearing aid and comprises a number of microphones configured to detect one or more sound signals from a sound source and means for wirelessly sending the detected sound signal to at least one hearing aid. The external microphone array comprises means for automatically determining the direction of the sound source either by: a) receiving a wireless signal transmitted from a remote control; b) by receiving acoustic signals picked up by the hearing aid(s) and by further comparing the signals with signals received by the external microphone array. The external microphone array may e.g. take the form of a sphere, a hemi-sphere or a neckband.

Abstract: A substantially cuboidal cooling body includes a first cooling contact surface incorporated in a first outer side surface of a first wall of the cuboid and a second cooling contact surface incorporated in a second outer side surface of a second wall of the cuboid, wherein the second wall is arranged perpendicularly to the first wall such that a first edge is formed, a third wall is arranged perpendicularly to the second wall such that a second edge is formed, a fourth wall is arranged perpendicularly to the third wall such that a third edge is formed, and the first wall is arranged perpendicularly to the fourth wall such that a fourth edge is formed, where the four walls are arranged such that an internal space having a medium inlet opening and a medium outlet opening forms a flow channel for a cooling medium.

Abstract: A power split transmission (LG) of vehicle a traction drive (F) includes a continuously variable transmission (G) and a summing transmission (SG). The continuously variable transmission (G) has a primary unit (P) and a secondary unit (S) driven by the primary unit (P). The primary unit (P) has a driveshaft (TW1) connected, directly and without the interposition of a clutch device, with the sun gear (SR) of the summing transmission (SG). The secondary unit (S) has a driveshaft (TW2) connected, without the interposition of a clutch device, with a ring gear (HR) or a planetary carrier (PT) of the summing transmission (SG). The planetary carrier (PT) or the ring gear (HR) of the summing transmission (SG) form an output element of the summing transmission (SG), which is in a driving connection with the wheel drive.

Abstract: A hydrostatic starter device (10) for an internal combustion engine (2) having a hydrostatic power unit (11) connected with the output shaft (4) of the internal combustion engine (2) is driven with hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic fluid accumulator (12). The hydrostatic starter device (10) has an electrohydraulic charging device (30) to charge the hydraulic fluid accumulator (12) with hydraulic fluid and the hydrostatic power unit (11) is in a drive connection by a clutch device (25) with the internal combustion engine (2). The hydrostatic power unit (11) can be connected in a drive connection with the internal combustion engine (2) by the clutch device (25).