Abstract: A novel oriented strand board (OSB) may be provided comprising recycled wood flakes that have been obtained by flaking of recycled wood at least in a core layer. A process may be provided for producing a corresponding oriented strand board. An apparatus may be provided by which the oriented strand board can be produced.

Abstract: A magnetically-triggered lock mechanism for interengaging two relatively movable components. The lock mechanism includes a bolt mounted within a first component composed of a first material and displaceable between retracted and extended positions to interengage with a second component when the first and second components are in a predetermined position relative to each other and the bolt is extended, and a magnetically-releasable latch mechanism positioned to latch the bolt in a retracted position, the latch mechanism including a first magnet and mounted for movement between a biased latch engaging position and a latch releasing position. A support collar composed of a second material having higher strength than that of the first material is disposed around the bolt between an inner casing and outer casing of the first component and is spaced from the bolt to allow for sliding movement of the bolt through the support collar as the bolt moves between the extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat sink (1, 100) for a light source of a motor vehicle light module, wherein: the heat sink (1, 100) comprises a main body (2) and cooling plates (3, 300) which can be arranged on the main body (2); when the cooling plates (3, 300) are connected to the main body (2), the cooling plates (3, 300) are in heat-conducting contact with the main body (2), each cooling plate (3, 300) having a base side (31, 310); the main body (2) has fastening elements (21) on a surface (22), the surface (22) facing the base sides (31, 310) of the cooling plates (3, 300); counter elements (32) mating with the fastening elements (21) are arranged on each base side (31, 310), the fastening elements (21) being designed to engage in the counter elements (32); the fastening elements (21) are arranged in a grid (23); the counter elements (32) are arranged on the respective base sides (31, 310) at regular distances (d1) from one another, and the grid (23) has a grid spacing (d2), the grid spacing (d2) being gre

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat sink (1, 100) for a light source of a motor vehicle light module, wherein: the heat sink (1, 100) comprises a main body (2) and cooling plates (3, 300) which can be arranged on the main body (2); when the cooling plates (3, 300) are connected to the main body (2), the cooling plates (3, 300) are in heat-conducting contact with the main body (2), each cooling plate (3, 300) having a base side (31, 310); the main body (2) has fastening elements (21) on a surface (22), the surface (22) facing the base sides (31, 310) of the cooling plates (3, 300); counter elements (32) mating with the fastening elements (21) are arranged on each base side (31, 310), the fastening elements (21) being designed to engage in the counter elements (32); the fastening elements (21) are arranged in a grid (23); the counter elements (32) are arranged on the respective base sides (31, 310) at regular distances (d1) from one another, and the grid (23) has a grid spacing (d2), the grid spacing (d2) being gre

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a workpiece support for a processing machine for flat workpieces, wherein the workpiece support has support elements forming a plurality of support points for the workpieces which span a workpiece support plane for the flat workpiece, wherein a transfer device for transferring at least one of the support elements from a first position into at least one further position is provided. At least one support element is thus configured to be transferred from the first position into the at least one further position even when a workpiece is loaded, by a movement parallel to the workpiece support plane. The disclosure also relates to a processing machine including such a workpiece support and a method for processing a workpiece.

Abstract: A novel oriented strand board (OSB) may be provided comprising recycled wood flakes that have been obtained by flaking of recycled wood at least in a core layer. A process may be provided for producing a corresponding oriented strand board. An apparatus may be provided by which the oriented strand board can be produced.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component, including: providing a MEMS wafer and a cap wafer; forming micromechanical structures in the MEMS wafer for at least two sensors; hermetically sealing the MEMS wafer with the cap wafer; forming a first access hole in a first cavity of a first sensor; introducing a defined first pressure into the cavity of the first sensor via the first access hole; closing the first access hole; forming a second access hole in a second cavity of a second sensor; introducing a defined second pressure into the cavity of the second sensor via the second access hole; and closing the second access hole.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component, including: providing a MEMS wafer and a cap wafer; forming micromechanical structures in the MEMS wafer for at least two sensors; hermetically sealing the MEMS wafer with the cap wafer; forming a first access hole in a first cavity of a first sensor; introducing a defined first pressure into the cavity of the first sensor via the first access hole; closing the first access hole; forming a second access hole in a second cavity of a second sensor; introducing a defined second pressure into the cavity of the second sensor via the second access hole; and closing the second access hole.

Abstract: A micromechanical device that includes a first substrate, at least one first cavity, and a sealed inlet to the first cavity, the inlet extending through the first substrate. The inlet includes a laser-drilled first subsection and a plasma-etched second subsection, the plasma-etched second subsection having an opening to the first cavity, and the inlet in the first subsection being sealed by a molten seal made of molten mass of at least the first substrate. A combined laser drilling and plasma etching method for manufacturing micromechanical devices is also described.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the integration of an integrated circuit into a standardized software architecture for embedded systems. The method includes a definition of a computer readable standardized data structure which is completed with the properties of the integrated circuit. The completed standardized data structure is then used for the definition of a hardware module which includes the integrated circuit. The hardware module definition thus generated is exported in a form which can be imported by the standardized software architecture for embedded systems for further processing.

Abstract: Product is printed in a combined printing process with two ink systems. The printing material is first printed with a solvent-based or radiation-curing ink and then with at least one offset-typical ink. The printing machine for the inline implementation of the novel process is a hybrid press, having a flexo printing unit and a downstream offset printing unit. A UV, electron-beam or air-stream dryer is integrated into the flexo printing unit, or a UV, electron-beam or air-stream drying unit is arranged between the flexo printing unit and the offset printing unit.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for arranging in the area of a steering column in a motor vehicle, comprises a locating device, a centrally arranged support board, and at least one steering column switch. The locating device comprises a receptacle for the support board and at least one laterally-aligned receptacle for the steering column switch. The support board establishes electrical connection between the connections of the steering column switch and the vehicle's control devices allocated to the steering column switch. The control devices allocated to the steering column switch are at least in part arranged on the support board. The ease of servicing such a known steering column assembly is decisively improved in that the receptacle for the support board is radially aligned and the support board can be connected to the locating device from a radial direction.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for arranging in an area of a steering column in a motor vehicle comprises a locating device, a centrally arranged support board, and at least one steering column switch. The locating device comprises a receptacle for the support board and at least one laterally-aligned receptacle for the steering column switch. The support board establishes electrical connection between the connections of the steering column switch and the vehicle's control devices allocated to the steering column switch. The control devices allocated to the steering column switch are at least in part arranged on the support board. The ease of servicing such a known steering column assembly is decisively improved in that the receptacle for the support board is radially aligned and the support board can be connected to the locating device from a radial direction.

Abstract: An electrical distribution system that provides a modular arrangement for power and signal distribution in a motor vehicle includes a power distribution circuit board connected to a power supply and to at least one electrical load, switch and control circuit boards electrically connected with the power distribution board via fuses or circuit breakers, and signal distribution devices mounted on the switch and control boards for transmitting control signals between the switch and control boards. The power distribution board includes switching devices for electrically coupling the power supply to the electrical load, the control board has a processor for controlling the operation of the switching devices based on signals received via an external connector.

Abstract: A method for multicolor printing of stock in web or plate form and having a smooth, nonabsorbent surface, includes printing on the stock by the indirect flexographic printing process; assigning each color to be printed to a respective printing unit which includes an inking unit, a cylinder for a flexographic printing form, a transfer cylinder and a counterpressure cylinder; always drying the ink on the stock before passing the stock to the next printing unit; and removing ink located in indentations and on sides, respectively, of the printing surfaces of the flexographic printing form; and a printing press for printing in accordance with the method.

Abstract: An electrical distribution system in which power distribution and signal distribution functions for a motor vehicle are combined within a single casing, which can be assembled before installation in the vehicle. The casing houses a power distribution board, a signal distribution board, and at least two cards (a switch card and a control card) electrically coupled between the power and signal distribution boards. The power distribution board includes a pair of connectors aligned with suitable openings in the casing for electrically coupling to the battery and electrical loads, and the signal distribution board includes a connector aligned with a suitable opening in the casing for electrically coupling to remote circuits which send and receive electrical signals. The control card carries control circuitry, and the switch card carries switches that are electrically activated by the control circuitry of the control card to the battery to selected electrical loads.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a pouring ladle with a sealable bottom opening and a distributing channel arranged beneath the ladle for the purpose of storing molten metal. The distributing channel is provided with at least two bottom openings that are openable and closable in a controlled manner. A separate tub-shaped basin is arranged beneath each bottom opening of the distributing channel and at least one mold is detachably connected to a bottom portion of each of the tub-shaped basins.

Abstract: A mold for horizontal continuous casting of steel to form large-format slab cross sections, particularly flat products, includes a water-cooled metal casing forming the mold cavity for a slab and a brake ring for the melt feed which is supported at the mold on the pour-in side and connects the mold with a melt supply vessel (distributor) via a connecting casting tube. In order to provide an inexpensive and particularly stable mold, the mold is closed on the pour-in side by a metal plate along a part of the free cross-sectional area of the mold cavity. The plate has one or more openings for receiving a break ring. An end plate which overlaps the metal plate is arranged in front of the metal plate in surface contact with the metal plate. The end plate is provided with openings which coincide with the openings in the metal plate with respect to position and number. Ducts for guiding cooling water are incorporated in the end plate.

Abstract: A horizontal multiple-strand continuous casting plant and a method of operating the plant. The casting plant includes a distributor with several molds and a corresponding strand drawing unit which conveys the individual strands out of the molds by means of pulling movements and return pushing movements, wherein the strands can be individually clamped within the strand drawing unit. The strand drawing unit includes two clamping devices which alternatingly carry out the pulling movements and the return pushing movements. In the event of an interruption in one of the molds, the method includes connecting in a frictionally engaging manner the strand located in the affected mold to one of the two clamping devices of the strand drawing unit by actuating the corresponding clamping device only during at least one return pushing movement, and disconnecting from this strand the second clamping unit during the pulling movement thereof.

Abstract: A continuous casting plant for the horizontal casting of steel in several strands includes a casting ladle with two discharge openings provided in the bottom of the casting ladle. Each discharge opening is provided with a closure device. Each discharge opening has at least one tundish channel provided with at least one outlet opening. A mold fixedly attachable to the tundish channel is arranged in axial alignment with each outlet opening. Each tundish channel is mounted with the corresponding mold or molds on a tundish car. The tundish cars are movable underneath the casting ladle horizontally and transversely of the casting direction on a track formed by rails between a preparation position and a casting position. Between the preparation position and the casting position, the rails have rail sections which are displaceable from the rail travel direction. The length of the rail sections is such that the rail sections can receive one of the tundish cars.