Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for monitoring, operating and maintaining an industrial plant (2), in particular in the metal-producing industry or the steel industry, including: at least one mobile terminal device (3) with at least one sensor (4) for recording measured values within the industrial plant (2), at least one position sensor (5) for detecting the position of the at least one mobile terminal device (3) in the industrial plant (2), a central data processing device (6) for processing the measured values recorded by the at least one mobile terminal device (3) by means of the at least one sensor (4), taking into account the position of the at least one mobile terminal device (3) recorded by means of the at least one position sensor (5) in the industrial plant (2), and at least one communication network (7) for exchanging data between the at least one mobile terminal device (3), the at least one position sensor (5) and/or the central data processing device (6).

Abstract: Disconnecting overload clutch, comprising a hub (5) which has axially directed hub recesses (4) arranged on the periphery thereof, a pressure flange (1) mounted on the hub (5) in a rotatable manner with axially directed pressure flange depressions (2), wherein in each hub recess (4), for example, two rotationally symmetrical transmission bodies (3,9) are arranged, which are pressed into the pressure flange depressions (2) by spring elements (6) via a switch element (7). According to the invention, the switch element (7) has axially projecting switch element cams (8) facing the front-end exposed surface (21) thereof, which in the engaged state transfer the force of the spring elements (6)to the transmission bodies (3,9) and thus axially engage with the hub recesses (4).

Abstract: Disconnecting overload clutch, comprising a hub (5) which has axially directed hub recesses (4) arranged on the periphery thereof, a pressure flange (1) mounted on the hub (5) in a rotatable manner with axially directed pressure flange depressions (2), wherein in each hub recess (4), for example, two rotationally symmetrical transmission bodies (3,9) are arranged, which are pressed into the pressure flange depressions (2) by spring elements (6) via a switch element (7). According to the invention, the switch element (7) has axially projecting switch element cams (8) facing the front-end exposed surface (21) thereof, which in the engaged state transfer the force of the spring elements to the transmission bodies (3,9) and thus axially engage with the hub recesses (4).

Abstract: A disengaging overload clutch, having a clutch hub and a pressure flange mounted rotatably and in which transmission bodies are held in the recesses of the pressure flange by way of the force of spring elements and transmit the torque from the pressure flange to the clutch hub. During overload between the clutch hub and the pressure flange, the clutch moves in—a first rotational direction into a disengaged state, wherein the relatching takes place by rotation between the clutch hub and the pressure flange in a second opposite rotational direction; or more precisely by the interaction between the control pins, control cams which are connected to the clutch hub, and control grooves with groove flanks. The control pins are fitted with pin magnets, which are pressed away from control magnets of identical polarity, in order to bring the control pins into engagement with the control cams and the control grooves.

Abstract: A casting system (1) having a reservoir (2) for a fluid (3), such as, in particular, liquid metal, a dispensing chamber (5) connectable by a connection (4) with the reservoir, and an application device (7) with which the fluid is spreadable to a predetermined width and with which it is spread on a movable strip (9), with the connection between the dispensing chamber and the application device being formed as a closed tubular connection including a plurality of tubes (6) arranged in a pattern corresponding to a pattern of a spread hand-held fan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for measuring the layer thickness of partially solidified melts, particularly on a conveyor belt, during continuous casting. In order to determine the layer thickness, magnetic fields are used, which are created by means of electromagnetic stirring coils that are present on one side of the layer. The reduced magnetic field is then detected on the other side of the layer and is used for calculating the layer thickness.

Abstract: To bring about a direct effect on the fluid streams exiting the mould dip tube (2) of moulds in continuous casting moulds (1) of a continuous casting plant for casting liquid metals, in particular liquid steel materials for producing slab and thin slab products with format widths of 750 to 3500 mm and format thicknesses of 30 to 500 mm, said casting plant being equipped with an electromagnetic braking device for improving the product quality, it is proposed to dispose at least two poles (10) per mould broad side (3) symmetrically with respect to the perpendicular reference line (4) of the mould dip tube (2) such that the primary axes (12) of the poles' outlet cross section (11a) are aligned at a specific angle (?1 and ?2) relative to the perpendicular reference line (4) of the mould dip tube (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a casting system (1) having a reservoir (2) for a fluid (3), such as, in particular, liquid metal, a dispensing chamber (5) connectable by a connection (4) with the reservoir, and an application device (7) with which the fluid is spreadable to a predetermined width and with which it is spread on a movable strip (9), wherein the connection between the dispensing chamber and the application device is formed as a closed tubular connection (6).

Abstract: In a continuous casting chill (1) with a coolant duct (2), which is formed by a chill inner wall (3), facing the molten metal, as the hot side, a chill outer wall (4) as the cold side and a right side wall (5) and a left side wall (6), the coolant duct (2) is constructed with turbulence-generating elements (7, 9, 10).

Abstract: The present invention is a computer system for delivering digital information over a network. A request receiving process receives a request for transmitting digital information after a start time and before an end time. The digital information has a number of packets. A transmit time process determines the time required to transmit the digital information based on the number of packets and a network speed. A scheduler schedules a transmit time for the digital information and an acceptance process accepts the digital information for transmission only if the time required to transmit is less than or equal to the difference between the transmit time and the end time.

Abstract: A multi-plan generation system generates a multi-plan for a multi-layer storage area network. The system generates a predetermined number of plans while generating and retaining globally optimum plans. The system dynamically calculates and orders these plans according to optimization criteria and user requirements. The system comprises a planner for each of the layers in a storage area network such as a host planner, a storage planner, a network planner, a zone planner, etc. Each of the planners applies a variance optimization, a preview optimization, and a detail optimization and interacts with a policy repository to obtain policy guidance, enabling the system to prune the set of plans. A control module invokes the planners in a predetermined order.

Abstract: In an exemplary aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for lifecycle management for file systems. The method comprises the following steps. At least one storage container adapted to support a file system is allocated. The at least one storage container and the file system are associated with a service class. The file system is created in the storage container. The service class is used during lifecycle actions performed on the file system. Lifecycle actions may comprise, e.g., creating, extending, replicating, moving, or migrating a file system. The service class for the file system may also be maintained for a lifecycle of the file system.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer product that, in a system having a client computer, and apparatus for connecting the client computer to a network having a server for backing up the client computer, enables transferring data from the client computer to the server, by connecting the client computer to the network; backing up data on the client computer to a storage device attached to the network when the client computer is connected to the network; and transferring the data from the storage device to the server, preferably at a time determined by the server.

Abstract: This invention provides systems, apparatus and methods for object management, employing agents for all personal computer objects. Personal objects survive in direct proportion to the degree to which they possess attributes that give them a competitive advantage in the use of the computing systems storage and name spaces. It employs an important competitive attribute of future utility. Since it is not always possible to accurately predict future utility, assessment of competitive advantage is based on secondary attributes that can be computed and that correlate with future utility, to a greater or lesser degree. It uses a ‘coordinating mechanic’ that monitors and controls relationships between personal objects and their agents.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically creating testcases for design rule checking comprises first creating a table with a design rule number, a description, and the values from a design rule manual. Next, any design specific options are derived that affect the flow of the design rule checking, including back end of the line stack options. Then, the design rule values and any design specific options (including back end of the line stack options) are extracted into testcases. Next, the testcases are organized such that there is one library with a plurality of root cells, further comprising one root cell for checking all rules pertaining to the front end of the line, and another root cell for checking design specific options including back end of the line stack options. Finally, the DRC runset is run against the testcases to determine if the DRC runset provides for design rule checking.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically creating testcases for design rule checking comprises first creating a table with a design rule number, a description, and the values from a design rule manual. Next, any design specific options are derived that affect the flow of the design rule checking, including back end of the line stack options. Then, the design rule values and any design specific options (including back end of the line stack options) are extracted into testcases. Next, the testcases are organized such that there is one library with a plurality of root cells, further comprising one root cell for checking all rules pertaining to the front end of the line, and another root cell for checking design specific options including back end of the line stack options. Finally, the DRC runset is run against the testcases to determine if the DRC runset provides for design rule checking.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preventing undesirable intensive cooling particularly of the strip edge areas of a cast strand resulting from running water emerging from the bottom opening of a secondary cooling chamber, wherein high-energy spray jets of a deflection medium are produced and directed against the emerging running water transversely of the strip edge areas of the cast strand, such that the running water is deflected from the strip edge areas and is discharged through outlet openings of the secondary cooling chamber arranged on both sides of the cast strand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a torsionally rigid, play-free, metal bellows-type, flexible shaft coupling for the torque-transmissive interconnection of two shafts. A metal bellows (1) has its generally axially flanged-out ends (1′) clamped on the ends of shafts (4) for frictional engagement. For the provision of a torsionally rigid, torsionally play-free and flexible coupling which can be manufactured inexpensively, which is readily available due to a modular design and which does not affect the drive train dynamics, the ends (1′) of metal bellows (1) have clamping rings (2, 2a) placed thereon which have slots (2′) therein and are adapted to be compressed by the width of slot (2′) to preferably directly clamp the ends (1′) of metal bellows (2) down on shafts (4).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preventing undesirable intensive cooling particularly of the strip edge areas of a cast strand resulting from running water emerging from the bottom opening of a secondary cooling chamber, wherein high-energy spray jets of a deflection medium are produced and directed against the emerging running water transversely of the strip edge areas of the cast strand, such that the running water is deflected from the strip edge areas and is discharged through outlet openings of the secondary cooling chamber arranged on both sides of the cast strand.

Abstract: An overload clutch has a driving and a driven coupling body (1.2), axially oriented teeth (2a) and radially oriented teeth (15a), torque-transmitting bodies (10) which mesh with the teeth (2a, 15a), a thrust collar (3) for holding the torque-transmitting bodies (10) emmeshed with the teeth (2a, 15a), a spring arrangement (11) for stressing the thrust collar (3) in the meshing direction of the torque-transmitting bodies (10), as well as an adjusting nut (5) for adjusting the spring arrangement (11). In order to avoid difficulties in handling and to increase operational safety, the adjustment path of the adjusting nut (5) is delimited towards and away from the spring arrangement (11) by stops (1b and 13) and the length of the adjusting nut (5) is adapted to the stops.