Abstract: A cylinder device for a hydraulic lifting device has a housing and a piston rod axially movable relative to the housing. A rotary element is mounted on the housing in such a way that a rotary movement of the rotary element relative to the housing is possible and an axial movement of the rotary element relative to the housing is prevented. The piston rod has a movement transmission element, wherein the movement transmission element translates an axial movement of the piston rod into a rotary movement of the rotary element. A sensor unit is attached to the housing, which detects the rotary movement of the rotary element. Furthermore, a hydraulic lifting device with such a cylinder device, a chassis of a mobile device with a lifting device and a mobile device with a chassis are provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a target compound includes distributing a feed mixture containing ethane to multiple reaction tubes of a shell-and-tube reactor arranged in parallel, and subjecting to an oxidative catalytic conversion of the ethane in the reaction tubes. The catalytic reaction is carried out by means of catalysis zones with different activity arranged in series in the reaction tubes. One or more catalytically active materials and one or more catalytically inactive materials are provided in each of the catalysis zones. The different activity of the catalysis zones is effected by providing the one or more catalytically active materials having identical or essentially identical basic formulation, wherein the one or more catalytically active materials is or are prepared using different calcination intensities.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle including a battery receiving space, and a removable battery assembly, wherein: the removable battery assembly includes a battery body and a battery locking mechanism; the battery locking mechanism includes a spring-loaded battery handle and a spring-loaded locking pin; the battery receiving space includes a battery latch positioned to receive the spring-loaded locking pin; the spring-loaded battery handle includes a planar handle cam surface and the spring-loaded locking pin includes a planar pin cam surface such that the handle cam surface engages the pin cam surface with movement of the battery handle relative to the battery body; the spring-loaded battery handle is spring-biased in a locked position; and the spring-loaded locking pin is spring-biased in an extended position and is movable to a retracted position in response to movement of the battery handle from the locked position to an unlocked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel alkylamide substituted, annulated imidazole derivatives of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements A1; A2, A3, A4, R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

Abstract: A disc brake for utility vehicles includes a brake disc, a first brake lining on a first side of the brake disc and a second brake lining on a second side of the brake disc opposite the first side. A spreading device is also provided which generates a force that moves the first and the second brake lining away from one another.

Abstract: A process and system for synthesis of ammonia includes an electrochemical main cell and an electrochemical preliminary cell upstream of the main cell. A voltage is applied between the anode and cathode of the preliminary cell and the main cell. The anodic half-cell of the preliminary cell is supplied with water, and the cathodic half-cell of the preliminary cell with nitrogen and oxygen. Oxygen is in the anodic half-cell of the preliminary cell, and nitrogen and water are in the cathodic half-cell of the preliminary cell. The anodic half-cell of the main cell is supplied with water, and the cathodic half-cell of the main cell with nitrogen that has been obtained in the cathodic half-cell of the preliminary cell. Oxygen is in the anodic half-cell of the main cell, and ammonia in the cathodic half-cell of the main cell.

Abstract: An apparatus for additively manufacturing a heterogeneous structure (50) using a plastic fiber (10) and an energy transfer material (20) is disclosed. Additive manufacturing is performed in a vertical direction (z) perpendicular to a horizontal plane (x-y). The apparatus comprises: a nozzle device (110) adapted to provide the plastic fiber (10) for additive manufacturing; a feeding device (120) adapted to move the energy transfer material (20) back and forth in a vertical direction (z); and moving device (130) adapted to independently move (or rotate) the feeding device (120) and the nozzle device (110) in the horizontal plane (x-y) to fabricate the heterogeneous structure (50) in the horizontal plane (x-y).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting a cannula to a container under reduced pressure, in particular a blood culture flask, including an inflow opening for connecting to the cannula or to a connection tube connected to the cannula, an outflow opening for connecting to a hollow pin for piercing a closure of the container, and a tight fluidic connection of the inflow opening to the outflow opening. According to the invention, a reservoir which is separated from the fluidic connection and contains a specified gas quantity is connected to the fluidic connection with the interposition of a valve which is preferably open towards the fluidic connection.

Abstract: An installation for treating mass-produced parts includes: a supporting structure with a supporting element, a basket carrier for at least two centrifuge baskets, a main drive device attached to the supporting structure and having a main drive and a longitudinal shaft, the longitudinal shaft being mounted rotatably about a main axis relative to the supporting element and being drivable rotatably about the main axis by the main drive, wherein the basket carrier is held suspended at the longitudinal shaft and is connected to the longitudinal shaft in a rotationally fixed manner, and a secondary drive device having at least one motor and, for each centrifuge basket, a drivetrain for rotating the centrifuge basket about a basket axis radially spaced from the main axis, wherein the at least one motor of the secondary drive device is arranged on the basket carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new method of preparation of a polynuclear iron compound stabilized by carbohydrates and/or humic acid or forming a complex with carbohydrates and/or humic acid using a pressure-driven filtration process.

Abstract: An SPE-based device adapter for connecting a non-Ethernet-capable field device to an Ethernet-based process control system, includes: a first SPE-based communication interface which is adapted for receiving and transmitting Ethernet data frames via a two-wire Ethernet cable; a second communication interface which is adapted for receiving and transmitting data, according to a first communication protocol from and to a non-Ethernet-capable field device, wherein the first communication protocol is not an Ethernet-based communication protocol; and a first conversion unit which is adapted for converting data received via the second communication interface into Ethernet data frames for transmission via the first SPE-based communication interface, and to convert Ethernet data frames received via the first SPE-based communication interface into data for transmission via the second communication interface according to the first communication protocol.

Abstract: A backplane module for coupling a plurality of function modules, includes a base body, a network coupling element arranged within the base body, at least one first connection device arranged on the base body for coupling a function module, the at least one first connection device having at least one communication interface connected to a port of the network coupling element via a signal line, and at least one second connection device arranged on the base body for coupling a function module, the at least one second connection device having at least two communication interfaces, each of which is connected to one of the ports of the network coupling element via a respective separate signal line, which together can form a logical transmission channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic polypeptide comprising a multitude of papillomavirus (PV) L2 N-terminal peptides corresponding to amino acids 20 to 50 of the L2 polypeptide of HPV16, wherein said HPV L2 N-terminal peptides are L2 N-terminal peptides from at least four different cutaneous HPV genotypes; and to the aforesaid immunogenic polypeptide for use in medicine and for use in vaccination of a subject against cutaneous HPV infection and/or mucosal HPV infection. The present invention further relates to a polynucleotide encoding the aforesaid immunogenic polypeptide and to vectors, host cells, methods for producing an antibody, as well as antibodies related thereto.

Abstract: A liquid separator for separating liquid out of a gas/liquid mixture, including an inlet, an outlet, a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet and at least one separating device arranged in the flow path, the liquid separator being designed and embodied with simple structure and a compact construction to enable reliable separation of liquids in such a way that the separating device has a fabric portion for liquid separation through which the flow path passes, the fabric portion being arranged at an angle of 1° to 15° relative to the main flow direction in the separating device.

Abstract: An axial ventilator (1) has a housing (2) and a fan wheel (3) arranged in the housing (2) to generate an axial air flow through the housing (2). The fan wheel (3) has multiple fan wheel blades (4) that extend radially outward from a hub (5) up to a respective blade tip (8). The blades extend spaced apart from an inner wall of the housing (2) via a head gap (12). The fan wheel blades (4) have boreholes (7) along the respective blade tip (8).

Abstract: A modular switch for use in a data transmission and control system, includes: a first module, which has a first bus segment supporting Ethernet-based communication and at least one first interface, to which a two-, or four- or eight-wire cable for transmitting Ethernet data packets can preferably be connected, and a second module, which has a second bus segment supporting Ethernet-based communication and a plurality of second interfaces, to each of which an external Ethernet-capable I/O device having a 2-wire interface can be connected via a 2-wire line for transmitting Ethernet data packets. The first module and the second module are each arranged in a separate housing and each has an interface for electrically coupling the first and second bus segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for incorporation into a microscope comprising a stator for connecting to a static component of a microscope and a rotor arranged rotatably relative to the stator. The rotor has mounting locations for receiving microscope components. An electrical rotary feedthrough is present comprising a first part, which is connected to the stator, and a second part, which is connected to the rotor. At least one electrical connection is formed via the electrical rotary feedthrough between the stator and the rotor and an electrical connection is formed on the rotor from the second part of the rotary feedthrough to at least one of the mounting locations for the purpose of electrically contacting a microscope component. The invention also relates to a microscope and a method for contacting microscope components on a rotor of a microscope.

Abstract: A slider assembly (10) for a transportation system (100) for transporting an object (101) is provided. The slider assembly (10) comprises a first support (12a) and a second support (12b), a first guiding element (14a) arranged on the first support (12a) and a second guiding element (14b) arranged on the second support (12b), wherein the first guiding element (14a) is configured to receive a first rail (104a) and the second guiding element (14b) is configured to receive a second rail (104b), such that the slider assembly (10) is slidably arrangeable on the first rail (104a) and the second rail (104b). The slider assembly further comprises a tolerance compensation element (18), which connects the first support (12a) and the second support (12b), such that at least a part of the first support (12a) and at least a part of the second support (12b) are spaced apart from each other, thereby allowing a relative movement of the first support (12a) and the second support (12b) with respect to each other.

Abstract: Body fluid sample carrier for use in a body fluid analyser and body fluid analyser using a body fluid sample carrier, wherein the body fluid sample carrier has a plurality of rack receptacles and a plurality of marker receptacles for receiving corresponding markers in order to improve the association between racks positioned on the carrier and the correct position on the carrier.