Abstract: A work machine having a belt tensioning system is described. A belt is engaged with an engine drive sheave and a driven sheave of a rotor having a plurality of cutting tools configured for reducing wood infeed material. An idler pulley is mounted to an idler arm that is hinged to the machine frame. An actuator is hinged to the idler arm and the frame. The actuator may be extended and retracted in order to press the idler pulley into stronger and weaker engagement with the belt in order to set the desired amount of tension in the belt. One or more sensors may be used to sense the amount of tension in the belt, and the one or more sensors may be in communication with a control system that controls the actuator to monitor and adjust the belt tension so that it is maintained within desired limits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor drain for draining water from a walk-in floor into a waste water pipe, with an inlet channel socket, a first receiving body for the inlet channel socket, a second receiving body for the first receiving body and a drain housing following the second receiving body in the water drainage direction, which is preferably designed as an odor trap, wherein the first receiving body has a bowl-shaped section, to the outer edge of which a flexible sealing mat is connected in a liquid-tight manner and the bottom of which passes into a first drain connection piece which can be inserted into the second receiving body, wherein the second receiving body has a bowl-shaped section on which an outwardly projecting flange is integrally formed or attached, and wherein the bowl-shaped section of the second receiving body passes into a second drain connection piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor drain for draining water from a walk-in floor into a waste water pipe, with an inlet channel socket, a first receiving body for the inlet channel socket, a second receiving body for the first receiving body and a drain housing following the second receiving body in the water drainage direction, which is preferably designed as an odor trap, wherein the first receiving body has a bowl-shaped section, to the outer edge of which a flexible sealing mat is connected in a liquid-tight manner and the bottom of which passes into a first drain connection piece which can be inserted into the second receiving body, wherein the second receiving body has a bowl-shaped section on which an outwardly projecting flange is integrally formed or attached, and wherein the bowl-shaped section of the second receiving body passes into a second drain connection piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drain (1?), in particular for floor level showers, the drain comprising a pot shaped drain housing (1.1) including a shell or pot shaped base component (1.2) without a pipe connection, a laterally disposed pipe connection (1.5) and an inlet opening (1.3) at a top side of the base component, and an immersion pipe (2) which is insertable into the drain housing through the inlet opening (1.3) and defines a stench trap with the drain housing. In order to be able to adapt such a drain to various installation conditions in a flexible manner, so that the installation height, water lock height and drain output of the drain is variable, the invention provides a solution wherein the base component (1.2) is connected in an elevation-adjustable and liquid-tight manner with the drain housing (1.1).

Abstract: A steering angle sensor system for measuring a steering angle in a motor vehicle. The steering angle sensor system includes a magnetic encoder which is coupled to at least one magnetic field sensor that senses a variation in the steering angle even when the ignition is switched off, and an electronic memory for storing the steering angle variation. The steering angle sensor system also includes at least one magnetic-field-sensitive element which is coupled to the magnetic encoder for detecting the occurrence of steering movements at an early time in order to at least partially activate the steering angle sensor system and/or another system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drain (1?), in particular for floor level showers, the drain comprising a pot shaped drain housing (1.1) including a shell or pot shaped base component (1.2) without a pipe connection, a laterally disposed pipe connection (1.5) and an inlet opening (1.3) at a top side of the base component, and an immersion pipe (2) which is insertable into the drain housing through the inlet opening (1.3) and defines a stench trap with the drain housing. In order to be able to adapt such a drain to various installation conditions in a flexible manner, so that the installation height, water lock height and drain output of the drain is variable, the invention provides a solution wherein the base component (1.2) is connected in an elevation-adjustable and liquid-tight manner with the drain housing (1.1).

Abstract: A steering angle sensor system for measuring a steering angle in a motor vehicle. The steering angle sensor system includes a magnetic encoder which is coupled to at least one magnetic field sensor that senses a variation in the steering angle even when the ignition is switched off, and an electronic memory for storing the steering angle variation. The steering angle sensor system also includes at least one magnetic-field-sensitive element which is coupled to the magnetic encoder for detecting the occurrence of steering movements at an early time in order to at least partially activate the steering angle sensor system and/or another system.

Abstract: The intelligent data storage manager functions to combine the non-homogeneous physical devices contained in a data storage subsystem to create a logical device with new and unique quality of service characteristics that satisfy the criteria for the policies appropriate for the present data object. In particular, if there is presently no logical device that is appropriate for use in storing the present data object, the intelligent data storage manager defines a new logical device using existing physical and/or logical device definitions as component building blocks to provide the appropriate characteristics to satisfy the policy requirements. The intelligent data storage manager uses weighted values that are assigned to each of the presently defined logical devices to produce a best fit solution to the requested policies in an n-dimensional best fit matching algorithm.

Abstract: The intelligent data storage manager functions to combine the non-homogeneous physical devices contained in a data storage subsystem to create a logical device with new and unique quality of service characteristics that satisfy the criteria for the policies appropriate for the present data object. In particular, if there is presently no logical device that is appropriate for use in storing the present data object, the intelligent data storage manager defines a new logical device using existing physical and/or logical device definitions as component building blocks to provide the appropriate characteristics to satisfy the policy requirements. The intelligent data storage manager uses weighted values that are assigned to each of the presently defined logical devices to produce a best fit solution to the requested policies in an n-dimensional best fit matching algorithm.

Abstract: The intelligent data storage manager functions to combine the non-homogeneous physical devices contained in a data storage subsystem to create a logical device with new and unique quality of service characteristics that satisfy the criteria for the policies appropriate for the present data object. In particular, if there is presently no logical device that is appropriate for use in storing the present data object, the intelligent data storage manager defines a new logical device using existing physical and/or logical device definitions as component building blocks to provide the appropriate characteristics to satisfy the policy requirements. The intelligent data storage manager uses weighted values that are assigned to each of the presently defined logical devices to produce a best fit solution to the requested policies in an n-dimensional best fit matching algorithm.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube splitter and a method for removing an endotracheal tube are disclosed. The endotracheal tube splitter includes a handle portion, a cutting edge for cutting the endotracheal tube as it is withdrawn from a patient, and a support member for preventing the cutting edge from turning to either side and for maintaining the cutting edge at least a minimum desired distance from the face of the patient. The endotracheal tube splitter allows the more rapid replacement of the endotracheal tube, and allows a bronchoscope to be used as the guide for placing the tube.