Abstract: A method for operating a drive unit operated with gaseous fuel. The gaseous fuel is provided under high pressure in a plurality of pressure tanks that can be connected via a supply line and with a metering valve via which the gaseous fuel can be dispensed to the drive unit. One of the pressure tanks is designed as a high-load pressure tank which is only connected to the supply line when the drive unit is under high load, the pressure tanks in which a lower gas pressure prevails than in the high-load pressure tank simultaneously being disconnected from the supply line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell (2), comprising at least one membrane-electrode unit (10) having a first electrode (21) and a second electrode (22), which are separated from each other by a membrane (18), and at least two bipolar plates (40), which connect the membrane-electrode unit (10) on both sides, wherein the bipolar plates (40) are penetrated by a first supply channel, for supplying a fuel, and by a second supply channel, for supplying an oxidation means, wherein a first distribution structure (50) facing the first electrode (21) connects to a first edge of the first supply channel, and a second distribution structure (60) facing the second electrode (22) connects to a second edge of the second supply channel. The first electrode (21) extends along the membrane (18) in a region which is spaced apart from the first edge of the first supply channel, and the second electrode (22) extends along the membrane (18) in a region which is spaced apart from the second edge of the second supply channel.

Abstract: A trim made of plastics for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprises a first component (7) made of plastics and a second component (8) made of plastics. To improve such trim, the first component (7) is at least partly transparent or semi-transparent. The second component (8) includes one or more recesses (10, 11, 12) for a display element and/or for an input element(FIG. 2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel cell (2), comprising at least one membrane-electrode unit (10) having a first electrode (21) and a second electrode (22), which are separated from each other by a membrane (18), and at least two bipolar plates (40), which connect the membrane-electrode unit (10) on both sides, wherein the bipolar plates (40) are penetrated by a first supply channel, for supplying a fuel, and by a second supply channel, for supplying an oxidation means, wherein a first distribution structure (50) facing the first electrode (21) connects to a first edge of the first supply channel, and a second distribution structure (60) facing the second electrode (22) connects to a second edge of the second supply channel. The first electrode (21) extends along the membrane (18) in a region which is spaced apart from the first edge of the first supply channel, and the second electrode (22) extends along the membrane (18) in a region which is spaced apart from the second edge of the second supply channel.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized opticable cables comprises an assembly of an optical interface to provide an optical path between a first and a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The assembly of the optical interface comprises a mounting element to mount the optical adaptor to the receptacle. The mounting element is configured to receive the assembly of the optical interface and to mechanically couple the first connectorized optical cable to the mounting element so that the first connectorized optical cable is optically coupled to the first side of the assembly of the optical interface.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized optical cables comprises a coupling element to provide a passageway for inserting a respective ferrule of a first and a second optical connector terminating a first and a second optical cable. The optical adaptor further comprises a mounting element to mount the first optical connector to the receptacle, the mounting element being configured to be insertable in the receptacle, and a fixing element to fix the mounting element to the receptacle. The mounting element is formed as a hollow body to receive the coupling element and configured to fix the coupling element to the receptacle.

Abstract: Embodiments of a telecommunications equipment enclosure are provided herein. The telecommunications enclosure includes a first portion having a first sealing surface and a second portion having a second sealing surface. The first portion and the second portion define an internal cavity when the first portion and the second portion are in a closed configuration.

Abstract: A trim made of plastics for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprises a first component (7) made of plastics and a second component (8) made of plastics. To improve such trim, the first component (7) is at least partly transparent or semi-transparent. The second component (8) includes one or more recesses (10, 11, 12) for a display element and/or for an input element.

Abstract: A trim made of plastics for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprises a first component (7) made of plastics and a second component (8) made of plastics. To improve such trim, the first component (7) is at least partly transparent or semi-transparent. The second component (8) includes one or more recesses (10, 11, 12) for a display element and/or for an input element (FIG. 2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an illuminated trim for a motor vehicle with a lighting unit, especially a trim as the cover strip of a sealing strip for a window shaft of a vehicle door, which is designed such that, when assembled as intended on the vehicle a light gap is formed between the trim and the adjoining outer surface of the vehicle or in the trim, as well as the method for making such a trim. In order to achieve a uniform ambient lighting with high functional reliability, low manufacturing expense, and the lowest possible costs, it is provided that the lighting unit comprises a carrier layer and an at least partly translucent functional layer, wherein the light source is arranged on the carrier layer and the light source is covered by the functional layer applied to the carrier layer.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized optical cables comprises an assembly of an optical interface to provide an optical path between a first and a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The optical adaptor further comprises a mounting element formed as a hollow body to mount the assembly of the optical interface. The assembly of the optical interface is configured to be insertable in the hollow body of the mounting element. The mounting element is configured to mechanically couple the first connectorized optical cable to the mounting element so that the first connectorized optical cable is optically coupled to the optical path.

Abstract: In order to provide an enhanced functional range for an external trim part of a motor vehicle relative to known trim parts, without impairing the decorative function of the trim part relative to non-functionally enhanced trim parts, it is provided that an antenna is retained by a sandwich-type connection between a decorative part and a carrier part of the trim part or that an antenna is retained on the inner face of the carrier part facing the bodywork in the installed state as intended.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized optical cables comprises a coupling element to provide a passageway for inserting a ferrule of a first optical connector to terminate a first one of the connectorized optical cables and a ferrule of a second optical connector to terminate a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The optical adaptor further comprises a mounting element being mountable to the receptacle to hold the optical adaptor. The mounting element is configured to receive the coupling element.

Abstract: Apparatus for inserting optical fibers into furcation tubes comprises a plurality duct-like channels each configured to receive one of the furcation tubes in such a way that the furcation tube is insertable from a first side of the apparatus into the duct-like channel so that a long tube section of the furcation tube can be left protruding on the first side and a short tube section of the furcation tube can protrude on an opposite second side of the apparatus. Each duct-like channel is further configured so that a portion of the long tube section becomes spread apart along a longitudinal slot of the furcation tube, thereby allowing an optical fiber to be inserted into the short tube section and extended through the furcation tube before protruding from the longitudinal slot in the long tube section.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized optical cables comprises a coupling element to provide a passageway for inserting a respective ferrule of a first and a second optical connector terminating a first and a second optical cable. The optical adaptor further comprises a mounting element to mount the first optical connector to the receptacle, the mounting element being configured to be insertable in the receptacle, and a fixing element to fix the mounting element to the receptacle. The mounting element is formed as a hollow body to receive the coupling element and configured to fix the coupling element to the receptacle.

Abstract: Apparatus for inserting optical fibers into furcation tubes comprises a plurality duct-like channels each configured to receive one of the furcation tubes in such a way that the furcation tube is insertable from a first side of the apparatus into the duct-like channel so that a long tube section of the furcation tube can be left protruding on the first side and a short tube section of the furcation tube can protrude on an opposite second side of the apparatus. Each duct-like channel is further configured so that a portion of the long tube section becomes spread apart along a longitudinal slot of the furcation tube, thereby allowing an optical fiber to be inserted into the short tube section and extended through the furcation tube before protruding from the longitudinal slot in the long tube section.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized optical cables comprises a coupling element to provide a passageway for inserting a ferrule of a first optical connector to terminate a first one of the connectorized optical cables and a ferrule of a second optical connector to terminate a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The optical adaptor further comprises a mounting element being mountable to the receptacle to hold the optical adaptor. The mounting element is configured to receive the coupling element.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized optical cables comprises an assembly of an optical interface to provide an optical path between a first and a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The optical adaptor further comprises a mounting element formed as a hollow body to mount the assembly of the optical interface. The assembly of the optical interface is configured to be insertable in the hollow body of the mounting element. The mounting element is configured to mechanically couple the first connectorized optical cable to the mounting element so that the first connectorized optical cable is optically coupled to the optical path.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized opticable cables comprises an assembly of an optical interface to provide an optical path between a first and a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The assembly of the optical interface comprises a mounting element to mount the optical adaptor to the receptacle. The mounting element is configured to receive the assembly of the optical interface and to mechanically couple the first connectorized optical cable to the mounting element so that the first connectorized optical cable is optically coupled to the first side of the assembly of the optical interface.

Abstract: A trim made of plastics for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprises a first component (7) made of plastics and a second component (8) made of plastics. To improve such trim, the first component (7) is at least partly transparent or semi-transparent. The second component (8) includes one or more recesses (10, 11, 12) for a display element and/or for an input element (FIG. 2).