Abstract: Disclosed is a device for generating a uniform magnetic field and to an optimization method for magnetic fields in a sample space, the method providing specifications for producing such a device. The device comprises at least one field coil for generating the magnetic field and the turns of the field coil are continuously wound around the sample space and the turn diameter of the field coil changes continuously at least in a portion of the field coil along the longitudinal axis of the sample space. To this end, the correction of non-uniformities in the magnetic field caused by the finite length of the field coil is distributed over the entire field coil. In this way, the device can be implemented more easily and precisely than with the correction coils used according to the prior art for correcting non-uniformities.

Abstract: An electroluminescent unit, containing a) an energy source; b) an electronic drive; and c) at least one electroluminescent film in a transparent sheath are useful in illuminated articles, in particular transport containers and items for everyday use.

Abstract: A cowl assembly for the cutter drum of a longwall mining machine, the cowl being arranged for pivoting or slewing movement about the cutter drum axis and having at least one driving motor to pivot it, the driving motor output gear meshing with a toothed annulus on an elongated cylindrical support member disposed centrally of the cutter drum axis.

Abstract: A rotary actuator is supported within the cutter drum of a drum-cutter mining machine for pivotally positioning a clearing shield about the outer peripheral surface of the cutter drum. A holder used to pivotally support the clearing shield from the cutter drum is resiliently coupled to an outer ring member of the rotary actuator. An inner ring of the actuator encircles a reduction drive gear for the cutter drum and is connected thereto by bolt fasteners that extend through projections from the inner ring while received in recesses in the reduction drive gear. The bolt fasteners resist loading in the axial direction of the drum; while spring members between the reduction drive gear and the inner ring absorb peripheral loading.