Abstract: An aircraft ground support equipment, GSE, unit for externally accessing video data from an aircraft video surveillance system, AVSS. The GSE unit constitutes a back-up AC power supply for the aircraft's AVSS and comprises a power output connector for connecting a power cable to a ground connection panel on the outside of the aircraft. AC power is supplied either by a rechargeable battery through a converter, or by mains power plugged into the GSE unit. A power source selection switch is switched to route either battery power or external power to the aircraft dependent on factors including battery status, presence of power at the external power connector and presence of power in the aircraft. Video data from the AVSS can thus be streamed out, even in the absence of aircraft power, for example to a portable personal computer.

Abstract: An aircraft ground support equipment, GSE, unit for externally accessing video data from an aircraft video surveillance system, AVSS. The GSE unit constitutes a back-up AC power supply for the aircraft's AVSS and comprises a power output connector for connecting a power cable to a ground connection panel on the outside of the aircraft. AC power is supplied either by a rechargeable battery through a converter, or by mains power plugged into the GSE unit. A power source selection switch is switched to route either battery power or external power to the aircraft dependent on factors including battery status, presence of power at the external power connector and presence of power in the aircraft. Video data from the AVSS can thus be streamed out, even in the absence of aircraft power, for example to a portable personal computer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for electrodynamically braking a rail vehicle that is provided with a drive unit (6). According to the inventive method, acceleration (a1st) of said rail vehicle is regulated according to the speed (v) thereof.

Abstract: In a device for the temperature control of microcomponents, in particular micro-reactors, which preferably have a plate-shaped design and preferably consist of silicon, at least one microcomponent is pressed against a temperature-control element in a holder. A flat heat-conducting connection exists between the microcomponent and the temperature-control element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sampling device (1) for a microreaction system (3), comprising an outlet (4) and a suction line opening (9) which is arranged next to the outlet (4). A depression can be produced in the suction line (9) for the suction of the substances (13) leaving the outlet (4). The outlet (4) is embodied as a capillary and can be positioned in relation to the opening of the suction line (9). The outlet (4) is surrounded by a housing (6) comprising a discharge outlet (14) for the substances (13) leaving the outlet (4), and a through-opening (8) for the suction line (9). Said suction line (9) opens up into a collecting tank (10) that is connected to a vacuum line (12) by means of an electrovalve (1).

Abstract: A microprocess part having at least one microfluid process element (4) and having microfluid channel connections (9) has a thermally insulating housing (1) surrounding the microfluid element (4), where the microfluid channel connections (9) are passed through the housing (1), and connecting elements for connecting individual housings (1) are arranged on the housing (1) in such a way that the microfluid channel connections (9) associated with each can be tightly connected to one another. The microfluid element (4) is arranged between a connection block (3) and a heat transfer block (2), where the temperature of the heat transfer block (2) and of the connection block (3) and thus also of the microfluid element (4) can be regulated. A connecting element for connecting individual housings (1) to one another has a conical screw (21) having a threaded section (22) and a conically tapering section (23).

Abstract: In a device for connecting microcomponents, in particular microreactors, which preferably have a plate-shaped design and preferably consist of silicon, a sealing plate having apertures which correspond to apertures in the microcomponents is arranged between the microcomponents.

Abstract: A device for the emulsification and separation of small amounts of immiscible liquid phases has essentially a cover plate (2), which can be tightly connected to a base plate (1), where microchannels (4,4a,5,6,6a) in the form of grooves are cut out on the inner surface (3,3a) of the base plate (1) and/or cover plate (2). In a mixing zone, two microchannels (4,4a) run in a wave shape crossing one another a number of times. In a subsequent separation zone, they run essentially straight combined in a common microchannel (5). The otherwise tightly sealed-off microchannels (4,4a,5,6,6a) can be filled and emptied again via inlet apertures (8,8a) and outlet apertures (9,9a).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for electrodynamically braking a rail vehicle that is provided with a drive unit (6). According to the inventive method, acceleration (a1st) of said rail vehicle is regulated according to the speed (v) thereof.

Abstract: An interconnection support for plate-like microcomponents (1) has a support rail (2) which is attached to a support plate (3). An insertion slot (4) for the support rail (2) accommodates an insertion edge (5) of a plate-like microcomponent (1). Like connections (10, 10a), which can be connected to associated connections (11) in an outside (1a) of the plate-like microcomponent (1), are provided in at least one side wall (9) of the insertion slot (4) of the support rail (2).

Abstract: A microcomponent connection system (1) having an accomodation device for plate-shaped microcomponents (7) has a connection block (2) and a lifting device (6), by means of which the microcomponent (7) and the connection block (2) can be pressed against one another. The connection block (2) has electrical and fluid line connections (8, 9) and optical line connections (16), each of which projects in a sprung or spring-mounted manner on the underside of the connection block (2). In order to connect the microcomponent (7) to the associated line connections (8, 9, 16), the microcomponent (7) is pressed by the lifting device (6) in the direction of the connection block (2) against the electrical line connections (8) or fluid line connections (9) designed as electrically conducting spring tongues or as hollow rams (10), or optical line connections (16).

Abstract: A microcomponent (1) for carrying out chemical reactions has an electric heating element, which is arranged directly on the surface of the microcomponent (1). The electric heating element can have, for example, a printed conductor track (3) applied to the surface of the microcomponent (1). The heating of the microcomponent (1) can be measured continuously using a temperature sensor essentially consisting of a resistance thermometer (4). The microcomponent (1) and the electric heating element can be produced by means of semiconductor manufacturing methods. A plurality of microcomponents (1) can be used arranged alongside one another for carrying out a complex reaction process.

Abstract: In a device for connecting microcomponents, in particular microreactors, which preferably have a plate-shaped design and preferably consist of silicon, a sealing plate having apertures which correspond to apertures in the microcomponents is arranged between the microcomponents.

Abstract: A device for the emulsification and separation of small amounts of immiscible liquid phases has essentially a cover plate (2), which can be tightly connected to a base plate (1), where microchannels (4,4a,5,6,6a) in the form of grooves are cut out on the inner surface (3,3a) of the base plate (1) and/or cover plate (2). In a mixing zone, two microchannels (4,4a) run in a wave shape crossing one another a number of times. In a subsequent separation zone, they run essentially straight combined in a common microchannel (5). The otherwise tightly sealed-off microchannels (4,4a,5,6,6a) can be filled and emptied again via inlet apertures (8,8a) and outlet apertures (9,9a).

Abstract: In a device for the temperature control of microcomponents, in particular micro-reactors, which preferably have a plate-shaped design and preferably consist of silicon, at least one microcomponent is pressed against a temperature-control element in a holder. A flat heat-conducting connection exists between the microcomponent and the temperature-control element.

Abstract: A positioning device for a plurality of microreactors which are arranged in the form of a flat, rectangular microreactor plate (4) has a support frame (1) with a cutout (2). A spring element (3) fixes the microreactor plate (4) so that it presses laterally against the support frame (1). The support frame (1) together with the microreactor plate (4) can be positioned on a baseplate in such a manner that there is no risk of incorrect positioning, which baseplate may include integrated devices required for the reaction sequences and analyses.

Abstract: A connection coupling forms a line connection for liquid or gaseous substances to microcomponents (1) in platelet form. A coupling body (2), which is substantially U-shaped in cross section, accommodates the edge of the plate-like microcomponent (1) between an upper limb plate (3), which has the line connection (14), and a lower limb plate (5). An edge web (6) forms a transverse stop for an edge (8) of the microcomponent (1). A further stop means, for example a lug (9), forms a longitudinal stop for positioning of the microcomponents (1).

Abstract: A positioning device for glass microtiter plates (3) has a holding frame (1) with a support surface (2). Once introduced, the microtiter plate (3) is held in the position provided for it in the holding frame (1) by spring-like snap-in pins (5). Inwardly protruding projections (6) prevent the microtiter plate (3) from accidentally falling out of the holding frame (1). A continuous recess (7) in the area of the support surface (2) enables the microtiter plate (3) to be observed freely from both sides.

Abstract: Multilayer interference pigment consisting of plateletlike titanium dioxide as carrier material, coated with alternating layers of metal oxides of low and high refractive index, the difference in the refractive indices being at least 0.1, which is obtainable by solidification and hydrolysis of an aqueous solution of a thermally hydrolyzable titanium compound on a continuous belt, detachment of the resulting coat, coating of the resulting titanium dioxide platelets, with or without drying in between, by a wet method with, alternately, a metal oxide hydrate of high refractive index and a metal oxide hydrate of low refractive index by hydrolysis of the corresponding, water-soluble metal compounds, separation, drying and, if desired, calcining of the material obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry toner for laser printing which comprises at least one viewing angle-dependent (“angle-dependent”), platelet-shaped luster pigment. The luster pigment consists of a multicoated, platelet-shaped, opaque or semi-transparent substrate. The toner is particularly suitable for security printing. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of images by electrophotographic methods using the dry toner.