Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method for preparing an adhesive composition, in which an aqueous phase comprising a modified colloidal silica is mixed with an organic phase comprising one or more monomers in the presence of an initiator, wherein conditions are maintained such that polymerisation of the one or more monomers occurs to form an aqueous polymeric dispersion, wherein; (i) the aqueous polymeric dispersion comprises polymer particles with protective colloid on their surface; (ii) the modified colloidal silica comprises colloidal silica particles with at least one surface-bound hydrophilic organosilane moiety and/or comprises colloidal silica particles with at least one additional element on its surface, the element being able formally to adopt a +3 or +4 oxidation state; and (iii) the initiator is at least partially soluble in water.

Abstract: An electrical rotating machine includes a machine housing accommodating a rotor, and a stator. In order to allow the method to be carried out without structural changes to the electrical rotating machine a first physical value of the stator and a second physical value of the rotor are measured outside the machine housing, and a state variable of the electrical rotating machine is determined from the first physical value and the second physical value. The state variable, or alternatively the first and second physical value, are sent to a cloud, in particular wirelessly or by hardwired or optical means.

Abstract: An electrical rotating machine includes a machine housing accommodating a rotor, and a stator. In order to allow the method to be carried out without structural changes to the electrical rotating machine a first physical value of the stator and a second physical value of the rotor are measured outside the machine housing, and a state variable of the electrical rotating machine is determined from the first physical value and the second physical value. The state variable, or alternatively the first and second physical value, are sent to a cloud, in particular wirelessly or by hardwired or optical means.

Abstract: A method for planning a travel route for a vehicle including an energy storage unit includes a) transmitting a destination sequence to an arithmetic logic unit coupled to a data memory storing data concerning a road network, b) calculating a route sequence for the destination sequence, c) calculating a projected amount of energy remaining in the energy storage unit for the route sequence, d) ascertaining, at least for one destination in the destination sequence, based on the projected amount of energy remaining, the road network and a projected energy consumption, points in the road network still reachable from this destination with the projected amount of energy remaining, and e) generating, for at least the one destination, a graphic map depiction in which this destination and the points in the road network still reachable from this destination are visually represented. A corresponding device for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: A method for planning a travel route for a vehicle including an energy storage unit includes a) transmitting a destination sequence to an arithmetic logic unit coupled to a data memory storing data concerning a road network, b) calculating a route sequence for the destination sequence, c) calculating a projected amount of energy remaining in the energy storage unit for the route sequence, d) ascertaining, at least for one destination in the destination sequence, based on the projected amount of energy remaining, the road network and a projected energy consumption, points in the road network still reachable from this destination with the projected amount of energy remaining, and e) generating, for at least the one destination, a graphic map depiction in which this destination and the points in the road network still reachable from this destination are visually represented. A corresponding device for carrying out the method is also described.

Abstract: A method, system and program for use in a communication system. The method comprises: interacting with a document-browser application executed on a first user terminal, the document-browser being configured to retrieve an electronic document from a first storage unit and display it on a screen, wherein the interaction comprises identifying a sequence of numeric or alphanumeric characters in the displayed document as being for use in initiating communication with a second user terminal over the communication system. The method further comprises: querying a second storage unit; and based on that query, selecting a display configuration for the identified sequence of characters from a plurality of available display configurations. The interaction further comprises modifying the display of a portion of the document so as to display the identified sequence of characters or information associated therewith in dependence on the determined display configuration.

Abstract: A method, system and program for use in a communication system. The method comprises: interacting with a document-browser application executed on a first user terminal, the document-browser being configured to retrieve an electronic document from a first storage unit and display it on a screen, wherein the interaction comprises identifying a sequence of numeric or alphanumeric characters in the displayed document as being for use in initiating communication with a second user terminal over the communication system. The method further comprises: querying a second storage unit; and based on that query, selecting a display configuration for the identified sequence of characters from a plurality of available display configurations. The interaction further comprises modifying the display of a portion of the document so as to display the identified sequence of characters or information associated therewith in dependence on the determined display configuration.

Abstract: A tire pressure control system for determining and/or monitoring a pressure in an air-filled tire of a vehicle uses a pressure-measuring device located in the tire. The tire pressure control system includes a seat diagnosis module for checking whether the pressure-measuring device is fastened in the tire.

Abstract: A display arrangement to display data on a mirror surface of a motor vehicle surrounded by a housing includes at least one light-emitting element and a corresponding light guide having one end face to receive light from the light-emitting element and another end face located in the housing substantially parallel to the mirror surface. The mirror surface is provided with a light transmissive aperture in the region of the second end face of the light guide.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for time-shared processing of a sequence of principal data words having a constant period and at least one secondary word of a second sequence of secondary data words such that there is continuous processing of the secondary data word among said principal data words is formed. A principal data word becomes available for processing at each constant period, and the processing time of such a principal data word is less than that period. After a predetermined number of principal data words first becomes available for processing, the processor begins processing each of the available principal data words such that the next principal data word of the sequence begins processing immediately after processing of the previous principal data word of the sequence is complete.

Abstract: A viscous fan coupling unit is controlled by a bimetallic strip. The bimetallic strip is subdivided by an elongate slot into two partial strips. The partial strips are interconnected by end portions of the bimetallic strip and by a cross-piece. The cross-piece acts on a control pin of the viscous fan coupling. This bimetallic stream reacts immediately on temperature changes of the air strip passing around the bimetallic strip. By the slot internal stresses are avoided such that the bimetallic strip can provide larger deflection paths and larger control forces in response to temperature changes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a separating device for door cases on floors with different heights, which is used to inject a moisture-proof seal, for example, and which can be anchored in the jointless floor and can be secured to the door cases with a bottom part which has an expansion element. A height-adjustable, connectable top part can be reverse-drawn over the bottom part, the upper surface of the top part being aligned with the upper surface of the higher floor. An adjustable clamping device is used to spread the expansion element of the bottom part relative to the top part, the sealing device being clamped between the bottom part and the top part. The separating device is easy to install and can be flexibly adjusted to various height differences between floors with different heights.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device for long trousers, particularly in suitcases, with which rapid and secure clamping of long trousers and their crease-free transport are ensured. The clamping device comprises a hinged base plate with an elbow having a buffer and with two vertical spaced-apart hangers which are movable with the elbows relative to the buffer in guide bearings secured on the base plate. Further, a pressure block is provided with a flexible buffer disposed opposite the buffer, the flexible buffer being movable with locking mechanisms on rails toward the elbow of the base plate. A guide frame disposed between the hangers may be swung from a position in the plane of the base plate into a position vertical to the latter and receives a tension bracket which is movable toward the base plate in order to clamp the length of a pair of trousers placed between the hangers and whose waistband and legs are clamped fast between the buffers.

Abstract: A clutch disc as used e.g. in motor vehicle clutches comprises a hub member and a friction lining carrier. The friction lining carrier surrounds the hub member and is mounted thereon for angular movement with respect to the hub member about the axis of rotation of the hub member. A torque is transmitted from the friction lining carrier to the hub member by two groups of torque transmitting springs which are arranged in series. A first group of torque transmitting springs is provided between the hub member on the one hand and an intermediate torque transmission unit on the other hand. A second group of torque transmitting springs is provided between the intermediate torque transmission unit on the one hand and the friction lining carrier on the other hand. Each torque transmitting spring is received by radially aligned openings of three respective torque transmitting sleeves.

Abstract: A liquid friction coupling is provided for driving a fan wheel in connection with the cooling system of an internal combustion engine. The liquid friction coupling is manufactured as a pre-assembled unit. The unit comprises a shaft, a rotor fastened on the shaft and a shear liquid housing rotatably mounted on the shaft and enclosing the rotor. A partition wall defines two working spaces within the housing. This partition wall is provided with an opening. A valve lever is associated with said opening for selectively closing or clearing said opening so as to vary the torque transmission between the rotor and the housing. The valve lever is actuated, e.g. by a bi-metallic actuator member, subject to external temperature. The shaft is provided with a central bore. A fastening screw passes said central bore for fastening said shaft to a rotating member driven by the engine. The end of the screw which is remote from the engine is easily accessible for a tightening key.

Abstract: Illegitimate use of IP addresses is counteracted. A network (1) includes a switch (5) with ports (P1,P2,P3) to subscribers (6,6A) and a port (PN) to a core network (2) with DHCP servers (4, 4a,4b). The switch includes a database (MAC1, MAC2), port numbers (P1, P2)) and VLAN identities (VLAN1, VLAN2) for the subscribers (6, 6A) and the filter has a list over trusted DHCP servers. Initially onlY DHCP messages from the subscribers are allowed. When the subscriber (6) requests (M1, M3) for an IP address it is checked that it is a DHCP message with valid subscriber values (MAC1, P1, VLAN1). A respond (M2, M4) with an allocated IP address (IP1) and lease time interval (T1) is checked to come from a trusted DHCP server. If so, a list in the filter (9) with correct information is dynamically generated (MAC1, P1, VLAN1, IP1, T1). A message (M5) from the subscriber (6) with false IP address is discarded by the filter. Attempts by the subscriber to use false IP address are counted and a warning signal is generated.

Abstract: Illegitimate use of IP addresses is counteracted. A network (1) includes a switch (5) with ports (P1,P2,P3) to subscribers (6,6A) and a port (PN) to a core network (2) with DHCP servers (4, 4a,4b). The switch includes a database (MAC1, MAC2), port numbers (P1, P2) and VLAN identities (VLAN1, VLAN2) for the subscribers (6, 6A) and the filter has a list over trusted DHCP servers. Initially only DHCP messages from the subscribers are allowed. When the subscriber (6) requests (M1, M3) for an IP address it is checked that it is a DHCP message with valid subscriber values (MAC1, P1, VLAN1). A respond (M2, M4) with an allocated IP address (IP1) and lease time interval (T1) is checked to come from a trusted DHCP server. If so, a list in the filter (9) with correct information is dynamically generated (MAC1, P1, VLAN1, IP1, T1). A message (M5) from the subscriber (6) with false IP address is discarded by the filter. Attempts by the subscriber to use false IP address are counted and a warning signal is generated.