Abstract: An optically variable representation element with a reflective surface region generates a respective three-dimensional representation for at least two different observation directions. The reflective surface region contains a respective multiplicity of reflective facets in a first and a second partial region, which at least partially overlap one another. The reflective facets are oriented such that the facets in the first partial region generate a first three-dimensional representation from the first observation direction and the facets in the second partial region generate a second three-dimensional representation from the second observation direction. The facets of the reflective surface region are provided at least regionally with sub-wavelength structures which generate the different colors of the three-dimensional representations in the overlap region.

Abstract: The application relates to a semiconductor transistor device, having a source region, a body region including a channel region extending in a vertical direction, a drain region, a gate region arranged aside the channel region in a lateral direction, and a body contact region made of an electrically conductive material, wherein the body contact region forms a body contact area, the body contact region being in an electrical contact with the body region via the body contact area, and wherein the body contact area is tilted with respect to the vertical direction and the lateral direction.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may identify, for a printing operation, a media type associated with media involved in the printing operation. The device may receive, from a sensor, a sensor measurement associated with an ambient condition of the printer. The device may determine, using a print optimization model, a printing configuration for the printing operation based on the media type and the ambient condition, wherein the print optimization model is trained based on reference data associated with historical printing operations associated with one or more printers, wherein the reference data includes reference configurations associated with the historical printing operations, respective media types of media used in the historical printing operations, and corresponding ambient conditions of the one or more printers during the historical printing operations. The device may cause the printer to perform the printing operation according to the printing configuration.

Abstract: Method for monitoring a state of a pin lifter device (10), wherein the pin lifter device (10) is designed for moving and positioning a substrate in a process atmosphere region (P). The pin lifter device (10) has a coupling (18) and a drive unit (12) having an electric motor, which is designed and interacts with the coupling (18) in such a way that the coupling (18) is adjustable from a lowered normal position into an individual active position and back. The method for monitoring includes progressively receiving a present item of motor current information with respect to a motor current applied to the electric motor, comparing the present motor current information to an item of target current information, and deriving an item of state information based on the comparison.

Abstract: A control unit for a battery system includes a plurality of battery cells is provided. The control unit includes: an input node configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of a state of at least one of the plurality of battery cells; a microcontroller connected to the input node and configured to generate a first control signal based on the sensor signal; and a switch control circuit configured to control a power switch of the battery system by: receiving the sensor signal, the first control signal, and a fault signal indicative of an operational state of the microcontroller; generating a second control signal based on the sensor signal; and transmitting one of the first control signal and the second control signal to an output node of the control unit based on the received fault signal.

Abstract: Method for monitoring a state of a pin lifter device (10), wherein the pin lifter device (10) is designed for moving and positioning a substrate in a process atmosphere region (P). The pin lifter device (10) has a coupling (18) and a drive unit (12) having an electric motor, which is designed and interacts with the coupling (18) in such a way that the coupling (18) is adjustable from a lowered normal position into an individual active position and back. The method for monitoring includes progressively receiving a present item of motor current information with respect to a motor current applied to the electric motor, comparing the present motor current information to an item of target current information, and deriving an item of state information based on the comparison.

Abstract: An arrangement (1) and a method for optical measurement of a thread, in particular for measurement of an internal thread (12) on a sleeve or on a sleeve end of a metal pipe (11), are disclosed. The arrangement (1) comprises at least one optical sensor (5), at least one further optical element that can be adjusted relative to the optical sensor (5) and that is arranged on an optical bench (3) at a determined distance from the sensor along an optical axis (7) and is designed for optically scanning the internal thread (12), as well as means for acquiring and/or storing and/or evaluating the measurement data recorded by the sensor.

Abstract: Adapter (1) having two socket housings (3, 4) which are connected to one another by means of lines (12) with, for example, crimped-on contact partners (11), such as socket contacts (10) or the like, wherein the contact partners (11) are arranged in the socket housings (3, 4) and can be connected to plugs, wherein the socket housings (3, 4) are arranged in a holder (2) and wherein the plugs and/or socket housings (3, 4) are designed such that they can be displaced in a play-compensating manner in relation to the holder (2) in the X and/or Y direction transversely to the holder (2).

Abstract: A fastening system for fastening an article to a heating hose, a corresponding heating hose and an application system having a corresponding fastening system. The fastening system is provided for a holder of the fastening system to be fastened magnetically to an end cap of the heating hose.

Abstract: An application system for applying a flowable medium, in particular a hot melt adhesive, to a substrate, and a heating hose for supplying a flowable medium to an application device for applying the flowable medium to a substrate. In the application system, the application device and the heating hose are coupled detachably to one another via a connection piece, wherein the connection piece has a receiving section for a filter insert.

Abstract: A heated hose for passage of a free-flowing medium, for example for the passage of a hot-melt adhesive. The heated hose has an angled attachment piece, wherein the attachment piece has a first limb and, angled with respect to the first limb, a second limb, wherein the attachment piece has a through-channel which runs through the limbs to allow the free-flowing medium to pass through the attachment piece, and wherein the attachment piece has a coupling connector for producing a fluidic connection between the heated hose and an external apparatus, by coupling the external apparatus along a coupling axis of the coupling connector.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may identify, for a printing operation, a media type associated with media involved in the printing operation. The device may receive, from a sensor, a sensor measurement associated with an ambient condition of the printer. The device may determine, using a print optimization model, a printing configuration for the printing operation based on the media type and the ambient condition, wherein the print optimization model is trained based on reference data associated with historical printing operations associated with one or more printers, wherein the reference data includes reference configurations associated with the historical printing operations, respective media types of media used in the historical printing operations, and corresponding ambient conditions of the one or more printers during the historical printing operations. The device may cause the printer to perform the printing operation according to the printing configuration.

Abstract: Vacuum adjustment device for an active element movable in a process atmosphere region, having a coupling, a drive unit having an electric motor, which cooperates with the coupling in such a way that the coupling can be adjusted from a normal position into an active position and back. The device has a mechanical interface for connecting the vacuum adjustment device to a process volume providing a process atmosphere, a dynamic separating device for separating the process atmosphere from an outer atmosphere region and a control and processing unit at least electrically connected to the drive unit and designed to control the electric motor.

Abstract: An optically variable security element has a motif region including a plurality of differently oriented first facets and a plurality of differently oriented second facets arranged in the motif region. Each of the first and second facets defines a normal vector having a first orientation component and a second orientation component. The color impression of the at least one motif is determined by the first orientation components. The representation of the at least one motif is defined by the second orientation components. The first orientation components of the first facets and the second facets are different from one another.

Abstract: A method and a device can be used for optically measuring a thread on an end of a metal pipe by at least one measuring head which is fastened to a manipulator. The measuring head is preferably freely positionable in relation to the metal pipe and has at least one optical measuring path for measuring the thread and at least one position detector. The method includes at least the following method steps: A) providing the metal pipe in a measurement position; B) determining the spatial position of a longitudinal axis of the metal pipe by means of the at least one position detector before and/or while the measuring head is positioned in a measurement position; C) aligning the measuring head parallel to the longitudinal axis of the metal pipe before and/or while the measuring head is positioned in the measurement position; and D) carrying out the optical thread measurement.

Abstract: A pump assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one mechanical drive, at least one electric drive, and at least one planetary gearbox, wherein the mechanical drive and the electric drive are coupled to one another via the planetary gearbox, the electric drive comprising a rotor shaft that is designed as a hollow shaft, wherein the rotor shaft is mounted at one side on a housing of the pump assembly via a ball bearing and at the other side in a gear stage of the planetary gearbox.

Abstract: Adapter (1) having two socket housings (3, 4) which are connected to one another by means of lines (12) with, for example, crimped-on contact partners (11), such as socket contacts (10) or the like, wherein the contact partners (11) are arranged in the socket housings (3, 4) and can be connected to plugs, wherein the socket housings (3, 4) are arranged in a holder (2) and wherein the plugs and/or socket housings (3, 4) are designed such that they can be displaced in a play-compensating manner in relation to the holder (2) in the X and/or Y direction transversely to the holder (2).

Abstract: A portable cooking apparatus including a frame, a grasping tool and a plurality of cooking implements is provided. The frame can transition between a planar configuration for use and a compact configuration for transport/storage. The frame can support one or more cooking implements simultaneously allowing for the separate cooking of foods at the same time using the same heat source. The plurality of cooking implements can be separated in an open configuration for use and are shaped to nest together in a compact configuration for storage/transport. The frame may be attached to a stand to vary the height of the height of the cooking implements above a heat source.

Abstract: A cable car system has at least two cable car stations and at least one carrying cable between the stations. A cable car vehicle is moved by a hauling cable between the car stations. The travelling positions of the vehicle along the travelling route are determined by a measuring device and transmitted to a control unit and processed and stored in same. A signal is input into the control unit by an input device located on a cable car support such that maintenance or assembly works and similar are carried out on this cable car support. When a cable car vehicle approaches the cable car support, the drive for moving the at least one cable car vehicle is controlled by the control unit such that the cable car vehicle is moved at a significantly reduced speed in relation to the operating speed, or is stopped at the cable car support.

Abstract: A pump assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one mechanical drive, at least one electric drive, and at least one planetary gearbox, wherein the mechanical drive and the electric drive are coupled to one another via the planetary gearbox, the electric drive comprising a rotor shaft that is designed as a hollow shaft, wherein the rotor shaft is mounted at one side on a housing of the pump assembly via a ball bearing and at the other side in a gear stage of the planetary gearbox.