Abstract: A wiper device having a wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c), having at least one wiper blade (18a, 18a?, 18a?) which is coupled to the wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c), which includes at least one wiper lip (22a, 22a?, 22a?) for wiping a surface (16a; 16b; 16c) of a protective element (14a; 14b; 14c) of a sensor device (12a), in particular of a Lidar device, and having a wiper arm guide unit (24a) which is provided for moving the wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c) in an at least substantially translatory manner along a guide path (50a). It is proposed that the wiper device has a rotary joint (26a) by means of which the wiper blade (18a, 18a?, 18a?) is pivotably mounted on the wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c).

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to methods and compositions for generation of antigen-specific regulatory T cells. Certain aspects relate to methods and compositions for generating tolerogenic antigen presenting cells, including tolerogenic dendritic cells. The present disclosure includes compositions, including nanocarrier compositions, comprising TLR agonists, and immunosuppressive agents and optionally an antigen. Also disclosed are methods for use of such compositions in generation of tolerogenic antigen presenting cells and treatment of certain conditions, including autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: A cleaning system for a lidar sensor system, the cleaning system having a wiping unit, a drive, and an adjustment unit, wherein the drive is designed to move the wiping unit along a movement axis on a surface of the lidar sensor system, wherein the wiping unit is designed to wipe the surface of the lidar sensor system, wherein the adjustment unit is designed to move the wiping unit relative to the drive along a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the movement axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a LiDAR cleaning system (10) comprising an actuator (12) which is configured to displace a cleaning arm (14) along a sensor surface (102) of a LiDAR sensor (100), wherein the cleaning arm (14) has at least one nozzle unit, wherein the LiDAR cleaning system is configured to clean the sensor surface (102) by displacing (18) the cleaning arm (14) and by discharging at least one fluid (20) using the nozzle unit (16).

Abstract: A LiDAR cleaning system includes a cleaning arm configured to clean a sensor surface of a LiDAR sensor by displacement of the cleaning arm. The system further includes a drive unit having at least two deflection elements and a belt element. The cleaning arm is detachably connected to the belt element. The drive unit is configured to displace the cleaning arm by rotation of the belt element about the at least two deflection elements to clean the sensor surface.

Abstract: A LIDAR cleaning system includes an actuator configured to displace a first connecting member along a predetermined direction. A housing substantially completely encloses the actuator and the first connecting member. A wiper unit includes a second connecting member. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are force-conductively connected to each other. The housing is at least partially arranged between the first connecting member and the second connecting member and the actuator is configured to displace the wiper unit along the predetermined direction via the first connecting element and the second connecting element to clean a sensor surface of a LiDAR sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a LiDAR cleaning system comprising an actuator, which is configured to drive a first spindle element and a second spindle element, a first rod element, which is displaceably arranged on the first spindle element, a second rod element, which is displaceably arranged on the second spindle element, a wiper unit, which is displaceably arranged on the first rod element and the second rod element, wherein the actuator is configured to displace the wiper unit towards a sensor surface of a LiDAR sensor by means of a first displacement of the first rod element along the first spindle element and by means of a second displacement of the second rod element along the second spindle element in order to clean the sensor surface with the wiper unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to identification, isolation, and targeting of first responder dendritic cells (FRs). Aspects of the disclosure are directed to FR-targeting agents and methods for use of such agents, including methods for directing a diagnostic, imaging, or therapeutic molecule (e.g., an antigen) to FRs. The present disclosure includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising an FR-targeting agent and an antigen or polynucleotide encoding an antigen. Also disclosed are methods for stimulating an immune response comprising targeting an antigen to FRs.

Abstract: A sensor field cleaning device (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d; 10e; 10f) for cleaning at least one sensor (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d; 12e; 12f), in particular a driving assistance sensor, for example a LiDAR sensor, of a vehicle (14a; 14b; 14c; 14d; 14e; 14f). The device includes a wiper unit (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f) which comprises at least one wiper (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d; 18e; 18f). The wiper unit (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f) is configured to clean an at least singly-curved sensor field surface (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d; 20e; 20f) of the sensor (12a; 12b; 12c; 12d; 12e; 12f) by a back-and-forth movement of the wiper (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d; 18e; 18f).

Abstract: A sensor cleaning apparatus, for cleaning a sensor field of a sensor, in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a vehicle, includes at least one wiper drive housing, which houses at least a majority of at least one wiper drive unit. At least one wiper is arranged at least partially outside of the wiper drive housing and is configured to clean the sensor field by way of a wiping motion. At least one wiper receiving element is provided for transferring a drive movement from the wiper drive unit to the wiper. The sensor cleaning apparatus further includes a sealing unit configured for an at least water-tight seal of the wiper drive housing and includes at least one movable passage opening for the wiper receiving element and/or for the wiper.

Abstract: Closure element having two brackets which are substantially perpendicular or transverse with respect to one another. The closure element closes a ball socket, with the result that a pivot therein cannot be removed. To this end, it closes the opening of the ball socket. The ball socket and the pivot with the closure element form a secured ball joint which is used for wiping systems. The securing is carried out by the closure element being pushed onto the ball joint.

Abstract: A wiper device (10a-10f) for wiping a sensor system (30a-30f), in particular a lidar system, with at least one wiper unit (12a-12f), which comprises at least one wiper lip (16a-16f) for wiping a surface (38a-38f) of the sensor system (30a-30f) and with at least one pressing unit (14a-14f). It is proposed that the pressing unit (14a-14f) comprises at least one spring element (24a; 52b; 54c, 56c; 58d; 60e; 62f, 64f) for pressing the wiper unit (12a-12f) against the surface (38a-38f).

Abstract: A wiper device having a wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c), having at least one wiper blade (18a, 18a?, 18a?) which is coupled to the wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c), which includes at least one wiper lip (22a, 22a?, 22a?) for wiping a surface (16a; 16b; 16c) of a protective element (14a; 14b; 14c) of a sensor device (12a), in particular of a Lidar device, and having a wiper arm guide unit (24a) which is provided for moving the wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c) in an at least substantially translatory manner along a guide path (50a). It is proposed that the wiper device has a rotary joint (26a) by means of which the wiper blade (18a, 18a?, 18a?) is pivotably mounted on the wiper arm (20a; 20b; 20c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lidar device (10a-10l) having a cleaning unit (12a-12l) which has at least one wiper unit (14a-14l) having at least one wiper blade (16a-16l) for mechanically cleaning a cover element (18a-18l) of a lidar unit (20a-20l), and having at least one pressing element (22a-22l) which in a mounted state provides a pressing force for the wiper blade (16a-16l).

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiper frame (10) comprising a resilient support rail (22) and a wiper blade (12) which is attached to the support rail (22). According to the invention, the wiper blade (12) has a wiper blade lip (44) having a substantially rigid cross-sectional structure, and the wiper blade lip (44) is mounted between a first bending region (32) and a second bending region (34) in a cross-sectional view.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiper frame (10) comprising a resilient support rail (22) and a wiper blade (12) which is attached to the support rail (22). According to the invention, the wiper blade (12) has a wiper blade lip (44) having a substantially rigid cross-sectional structure, and the wiper blade lip (44) is mounted between a first bending region (32) and a second bending region (34) in a cross-sectional view.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper device (100) for a vehicle, comprising a wiper blade (2) having an elongated upper part (10) and an elongated lower part (12), which are configured to be flexible, at least in part. Furthermore, the device comprises a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), which are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2), and which are configured to allow a movement of the upper part (10) and the lower part relative to one another with a motion component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). The windshield wiper device (100) further comprises a fastening device. The fastening device comprises a fastening part (20) on the wiper-blade side, and a fastening element (50).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing material creep processes of a windshield washer device. The method comprises the providing (201) of a windshield washer device for a vehicle. The windshield washer device comprises a wiper blade (2) having an elongated top part (10) and an elongated bottom part (12), which are designed to be at least partially bendable. Furthermore, there is a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the top part and the bottom part, wherein the connecting elements are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade. The connecting elements (18) are designed to enable a movement of the top part (10) and the bottom part (12) relative to each other, having a movement component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper device for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, having a fastening element fastened to a drive shaft. The windshield wiper device comprises a wiper blade having an elongate upper part, which is at least partially flexible, an elongated lower part, which is at least partially flexible, and a plurality of connecting elements for connecting the upper part and the lower part. Along a longitudinal extension of the wiper blade, the connecting elements are spaced apart from one another, wherein the connecting elements are designed to allow a movement of the upper part and the lower part relative to one another, by means of a movement component, along a longitudinal extension of the wiper blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper device (100) for a vehicle having a fastening element (52), in particular a motor vehicle. The windshield wiper device (100) comprises a mounting element (40), which is designed to be mounted on the fastening element (52), and a wiper blade (2) having an elongated upper part (10) and an elongated lower part (12), which parts are at least partially flexible. Furthermore, a plurality of connection elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) are provided, wherein the connection elements (18) are spaced apart from one another along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). The connection elements (18) are configured to allow a movement of the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) relative to one another with a motion component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). The wiper blade (2) further comprises a fastening part (20) on the wiper-blade side.