Abstract: A clamping mount for a sensor (500) has a clamping sleeve and a clamping nut (200). The clamping sleeve has a first section, in which the clamping sleeve is divided by slots into fins (112) extending parallel to its longitudinal axis, and a second section with an external thread (121). The clamping nut (200) has a first section in which the clamping nut has an internal thread with which it is screwed onto the external thread (121) of the clamping sleeve in such a way that the fins (112) are bent inwards into an interior space of the clamping sleeve. In a second section of the clamping nut, its inner lateral surface is angled inwards by an internal angle of at least 5°.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing a rotatable shaft of an underwater turbine against an entry of seawater includes a first seal support and a second seal support arranged axially adjacent to the first seal support along the shaft and a first seal element supported by the first seal support and a second seal element supported by the second seal support. The first and second seal elements each have an annular seal body and a lip extending from the seal body to a sealing surface on or rotationally fixed to the rotatable shaft, and at least one lubricant-filled chamber exists between the first and second seal supports and the shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for monitoring a filling and/or closing installation and/or a post-processing installation, in particular for the pharmaceutical industry, wherein an image of a transport, infeed and/or outfeed region (2, 3, 6) of the filling and/or closing and/or post-processing installation is taken using a camera system (10) and, wherein on the basis of the image, by use of an artificial intelligence model (AI model) (120) that is trained to detect primary packaging means in the transport, infeed and/or outfeed region (2, 3, 6) and to classify detected primary packaging means, it is determined in which image positions primary packaging means are present, and detected primary packaging means are assigned to a class. The invention further relates to a filling and/or closing installation and/or post-processing installation and to a computer program for monitoring a filling and/or closing installation and/or post-processing installation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for handling of disturbances in a filling and/or closing and/or post-processing installation for the pharmaceutical industry using a manipulator (14), wherein a path along which the manipulator (14) is moved for collision-free handle of the disturbance is planned in such a way that travel paths of the manipulator (14) which influence a primary air supply (5) of primary packaging means and/or of components of the filling and/or closing and/or post-processing installation which are in contact with the primary packaging means are minimized. The invention further relates to a filling and/or closing and/or post-processing installation and a computer program for a filling and/or closing and/or post-processing installation.

Abstract: In an embodiment a method includes providing a first carrier on which an electrical connection material or a flux material is arranged, providing a second carrier on which at least one optoelectronic component is arranged, positioning the first carrier relative to the second carrier such that the electrical connection material or the flux material is facing at least one electrical connection surface and is spaced from the at least one electrical connection surface, pulse irradiating the first carrier with laser light such that at least areas of the electrical connection material or the flux material are detached from the first carrier and fall onto the at least one electrical connection surface of the optoelectronic component, wherein the electrical connection material or the flux material is arranged in a structured manner on the first carrier, and wherein the first carrier is irradiated over a large area with the laser light in order to detach at least regions of the structured electrical connection materia

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing a rotatable shaft of an underwater turbine against an entry of seawater includes a first seal support and a second seal support arranged axially adjacent to the first seal support along the shaft and a first seal element supported by the first seal support and a second seal element supported by the second seal support. The first and second seal elements each have an annular seal body and a lip extending from the seal body to a sealing surface on or rotationally fixed to the rotatable shaft, and at least one lubricant-filled chamber exists between the first and second seal supports and the shaft.

Abstract: A housing part (10) for a sensor has a transparent, hollow base body which has a toothing (14) in the form of a straight-toothed gearwheel in a circular-cylindrical emission region on its lateral surface. A circuit board of the sensor is partially arranged in the housing part (10). The circuit board has at least one light source which faces the emission region.

Abstract: A machine assembly includes a first machine component and a second machine component, the first machine component including a first installation surface and the second machine component including a second installation surface. The first and second installation surfaces are mounted against one another in the assembly. A friction-increasing element is provided in the assembly between the first installation surface and the second installation surface. Further, in the assembled state, a sealing material is introduced into an intermediate space between the first and second installation surfaces.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the optoelectronic semiconductor component includes at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip for generating radiation and a housing, in which the at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip is hermetically encapsulated. The housing includes a housing cover which is secured to a housing main part by a connection means. The housing additionally includes a gas exchange channel which is hermetically sealed by a seal.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for determining optical correction information of optical equipment. The system includes a camera system for capturing at least one camera image, a target, toward which the camera system is directed, a detection area between the camera system and the target for receiving the optical equipment including at least one lens, and a processing system with a searching routine for determining at least one center of the at least one lens based on the at least one camera image of the target via the optical equipment.

Abstract: A bearing housing is configured as an end-side cover for a nacelle of a fluid-flow power plant and includes a cylindrical section having an interior and a bearing unit in the interior. The bearing unit includes at least one rolling-element bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring rotatably disposed with respect to each other about a bearing rotational axis and a plurality of rolling elements between the rings. A pressure line of the bearing intersects the bearing rotational axis at a first angle. An angled section of the housing extends from the cylindrical section of the housing at a second angle that is related to, and preferably substantially equal to, the first angle.

Abstract: A bearing assembly, such as for a wind turbine or a tidal turbine including a tower and a nacelle, includes a lower part that is attachable to the tower, an upper part that is attachable to the nacelle, a bearing that rotatably couples the lower part to the upper part to allow rotation of the nacelle with respect to the tower, and a brake mechanism configured to selectively prevent relative rotation of the upper part and the lower part. The brake mechanism includes a brake disc and a brake caliper.

Abstract: Embodiments related to medical imaging devices including rigid imaging tips and their methods of use for identifying abnormal tissue within a surgical bed are disclosed. A barrier for an imaging device may include an optically transparent window configured to be removably attached to a distal portion of the imaging device. The barrier may also include a flexible barrier secured to the optically transparent window configured to cover portions of the imaging device located proximal relative to the optically transparent window. The barrier may include a second flexible barrier secured to the optically transparent window and disposed over at least a portion of the first flexible barrier.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for capturing diagnostic eye information. The system includes at least one energy source for directing electromagnetic energy into an eye of a subject, a plurality of perception units, each perception unit being associated with an associated position in the visual field of the eye, and each perception unit being adapted to capture refractive information from the eye responsive to the electromagnetic energy, and a processing system for determining refractive error information associated with each position of each perception unit in the visual field of the eye, and for determining refractive error composite information regarding the eye responsive to the refractive error information associated with each perception unit and independent of a direction of gaze of the eye.

Abstract: A rotor bearing assembly for an underwater generator of a fluid flow power plant includes a hollow cylindrical bearing carrier configured to be inserted into an interior of a rotor and releasably connected to the rotor such that they rotate together and an axle journal extending into an interior of the bearing carrier and rotatably supporting the bearing carrier. The bearing the axle journal and the bearing carrier are configured as an installation unit such that a portion of the bearing carrier is insertable into the rotor interior and removable from the rotor interior while attached to the axle journal. Also a generator including the rotor bearing assembly.

Abstract: The Invention relates to a housing for an optoelectronic semiconductor component, comprising: a housing main body, which has a chip mounting side, at least two electrical conducting structures in and/or on the housing main body, and a plurality of drainage structures on the chip mounting side. The electrical conducting structures form, on the chip mounting side, electrical contact surfaces for at least one optoelectronic semiconductor chip and the drainage structure are designed as means for feeding a liquid potting material to the electrical contact surfaces.

Abstract: In an embodiment a method for producing a semiconductor component comprising at least one semiconductor chip mounted on a surface, wherein the semiconductor chip is fixed on the surface by applying a solder compound to an assembling surface of the semiconductor chip, applying a metallic adhesive layer to a side of the solder compound facing away from the assembling surface, preheating the surface to a first temperature T1, bringing the metallic adhesive layer into mechanical contact in a solid state with the preheated surface, the metallic adhesive layer at least partially melting while it is brought into mechanical contact with the preheated surface, and subsequently cooling the surface to room temperature, the semiconductor chip being at least partially metallurgically bonded to the surface, and wherein the semiconductor chip is subsequently soldered to the surface to form a resulting solder connection.

Abstract: Method for the additive production of a three-dimensional object (2) by selective exposure in successive layers and associated selective consolidation in successive layers of construction material layers composed of a construction material (3) that can be consolidated by means of an energy beam (4), wherein, as part of the additive production of the three-dimensional object (2) to be produced additively, a supporting structure (11) directly surrounding the three-dimensional object (2) produced or to be produced additively is formed by selective exposure in successive layers and associated selective pre-consolidation in successive layers of construction material layers composed of the construction material (3) that can be consolidated by means of the energy beam (4).

Abstract: A rotor shaft unit for a tidal system, which tidal system includes a main frame and a rotor and a housing connected to the rotor, includes a rotor shaft configured to be connected to the main frame, at least one bearing unit for rotatably supporting the housing for rotation relative to the rotor shaft, and a sleeve configured to be mounted in the main frame, the sleeve being disposed around a first end portion of the rotor shaft and connected to the rotor shaft by a friction connection. Also a tidal system including the rotor shaft unit.

Abstract: A bearing housing is configured as an end-side cover for a nacelle of a fluid-flow power plant and includes a cylindrical section having an interior and a bearing unit in the interior. The bearing unit includes at least one rolling-element bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring rotatably disposed with respect to each other about a bearing rotational axis and a plurality of rolling elements between the rings. A pressure line of the bearing intersects the bearing rotational axis at a first angle. An angled section of the housing extends from the cylindrical section of the housing at a second angle that is related to, and preferably substantially equal to, the first angle.