Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting and correcting a spatial position of a workpiece held in a positioning device, wherein a machining head having at least one sensor and position sensor is fed into at least one measuring position. Contactless sensing of an actual position of a measuring point of the workpiece is carried out at the measuring position using the machining head and the sensed actual position is compared with an expected nominal position and deviation values between the actual position and the nominal position are ascertained. The ascertained deviation values are compared with an admissible tolerance value and the machining head is fed to a contour when the ascertained deviation is within the admissible tolerance value, or the machining head and the workpiece are oriented with respect to one another and to the contour such that a deviation of the actual position is within the admissible tolerance values following orientation.

Abstract: We describe a signal processor, the signal processor comprising: a probability vector generation system, wherein said probability vector generation system has an input to receive a category vector for a category of output example and an output to provide a probability vector for said category of output example, wherein said output example comprises a set of data points, and wherein said probability vector defines a probability of each of said set of data points for said category of output example; a memory storing a plurality of said category vectors, one for each of a plurality of said categories of output example; and a stochastic selector to select a said stored category of output example for presentation of the corresponding category vector to said probability vector generation system; wherein said signal processor is configured to output data for an output example corresponding to said selected stored category.

Abstract: A device and a method for machining workpieces (5, 6) by means of a laser beam. Said device has a delivery means (3) for delivering the workpieces (5,6) to a first machining position (8.1) and a machining means (2) which has at least one machining head (2.1) for machining of a workpiece (5,6) delivered to the first machining position (8.1). The delivery means (3) is a gripping robot with a gripping device (3.2). At least one clamping means (9,10) is disposed in order to accommodate a workpiece (5,6) delivered by the delivery means (3), wherein respective machining position is defined by each clamping means (9,10).. The machining head (2.1) can be delivered to each machining position for machining of the workpieces (5,6).

Abstract: A turbomachine or a turbojet engine or a turboprop engine of an aircraft, including at least one oil circuit and a cooling mechanism including a refrigerant circuit including a first heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant and air and forming a condenser, a second heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant and the oil of the oil circuit and forming an evaporator, an expander mounted downstream from the first exchanger and upstream from the second exchanger, in a direction in which the refrigerant circulates, and a compressor mounted downstream from the second exchanger and upstream from the first exchanger.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composite element is particularly suited for use in a surface heating system or in a surface cooling system. The composite element has at least one main part which contains expanded graphite and at least one flat textile structure disposed on one face of the main part. The textile structure is connected to the face of the main part by an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: We describe a signal processor, the signal processor comprising: a probability vector generation system, wherein said probability vector generation system has an input to receive a category vector for a category of output example and an output to provide a probability vector for said category of output example, wherein said output example comprises a set of data points, and wherein said probability vector defines a probability of each of said set of data points for said category of output example; a memory storing a plurality of said category vectors, one for each of a plurality of said categories of output example; and a stochastic selector to select a said stored category of output example for presentation of the corresponding category vector to said probability vector generation system; wherein said signal processor is configured to output data for an output example corresponding to said selected stored category.

Abstract: Oil and fuel circuits in a turbine engine, the circuits including a main oil/fuel heat exchanger passing flows of oil and fuel for cooling the oil, an oil/air heat exchanger mounted in the oil circuit and having a flow of cooling air passing therethrough, a bypass pipe connected between an oil inlet and outlet of the oil/air heat exchanger, a valve for controlling passage of the oil flow through the bypass pipe and the oil/air heat exchanger, and a secondary oil/fuel heat exchanger mounted in the bypass pipe.

Abstract: The application discloses the formation of antimicrobial glass-ceramic articles having an amorphous phase and a crystalline phase and an antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of silver, copper and a mixture of silver and copper. The antimicrobial glass-ceramic can have a Log Reduction of >2.

Abstract: A multiuse cleaning tool is provided that includes a head assembly and a cleaning sleeve removably attached to the head assembly. The cleaning sleeve has a first side and a second side. The first side includes a material sufficient for a first cleaning function and the second side includes a material sufficient for a second cleaning function. The head assembly moves between a first position so as to present the first side to a surface to be cleaned and a second position so as to present the second side to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A device for tempering a room includes at least one component that forms a thermal accumulator and has a surface oriented towards the room. Tubes that are thermally coupled to the component can be traversed by a heating or cooling medium. The tubes are integrated into a panel that contains expanded graphite or is made of expanded graphite. The panel is in areal thermal contact with the surface of the component that faces towards the room.

Abstract: A ceiling or wall element for fixing to a ceiling or a wall is provided with a frame that has a base plate which can be fixed to the ceiling and/or to the wall. A heating or cooling register is arranged in or on the frame. A non-woven fabric and a perforated graphite film are disposed between the base plate of the frame and the heating or cooling register.

Abstract: A graphite-containing plate contains a solidified mixture of substantially evenly distributed graphite particles and plastic particles. In the method, graphite particles and plastics particles are mixed to form a mixture of substantially uniform distribution. The mixture is subsequently solidified.

Abstract: A sealing material is formed as a planar laminate compound made of at least two layers of a graphite film with a maximum density of 1.6 g/cm3 alternating with at least one metal inlay. The metal inlay has a three-dimensional structure and has open depressions on one side which are covered by graphite overlays with a thickness in the range of up to a maximum of 5.0 mm. The depressions are enclosed by elevations intersecting in straight lines, and the ridge lines on both main sides lie approximately on defined planes a, b. Alternatively, the metal inlay has a hole structure both sides of which are covered by graphite overlays with a thickness in the range of up to a maximum of 5.0 mm. The holes are enclosed by webs and on both main sides lie approximately on the planes a, b. The hole area forms 40% to 90% of the total surface area of the metallic inlay.

Abstract: A joining assembly includes metallic, ceramic, polymeric and/or fiber-reinforced components, which have at least one joining surface with at least one recess and/or raised area with an undercut. The joining assembly also includes a joining element that conforms in size and shape to the recess and/or the raised area of the components to be joined and has at least one flexible rim area. The flexible rim area can be placed in a form-locking and force-locking interconnection with the recesses and/or raised areas of the components to be joined. A method for joining components is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for assessing a position of an anchorage of a child restraint anchorage system. The apparatus includes a frame, an engagement arm, and a latch pin. The engagement arm is adapted to receive the anchorage and is disposed proximate the frame. The latch pin is disposed at least partially within the engagement arm and is adapted to rotate to secure the engagement arm to the anchorage.

Abstract: The bracket includes an upwardly opening U-shaped element which, in use, is adapted to receive a rung of a ladder for maintaining the ladder upright. The bracket includes a plate which is attached to the U-shaped element and has a number of parallel slits spatial apart from one another. Each slit is oriented upwardly at an oblique angle and receives a nail for fastening the bracket to a wall or roof.

Abstract: An apparatus for assessing visibility of an anchorage disposed proximate a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a mounting assembly adapted to engage a first anchorage and a laser adapted to project a beam toward a second anchorage. The mounting assembly is pivotable about the first anchorage to adjust an angle at which the beam is projected toward the second anchorage.