Abstract: A sensor system and a method for operating a sensor system are disclosed. In an one embodiment, the sensor system includes a light source configured to emit laser radiation and an optical element configured to image the laser radiation to at least one image point at a fixed distance in an optical far field of the sensor system. A detector is configured to detect a proportion of the laser radiation reflected back at at least one object illuminated by the laser radiation. A pin hole is located in front of the detector, a diameter of the pin hole corresponds to a size of the image point within a factor of 2.

Abstract: An optoelectronic sensor device and a method for operating an optoelectronic sensor device are disclosed. In an embodiment the optoelectronic sensor device includes a radiation-emitting semiconductor chip configured to emit radiation with a peak wavelength which depends on a temperature of the radiation-emitting semiconductor chip. The sensor device further includes a sensor chip configured to detect a part of the radiation reflected back to the sensor chip as well as a spectral filter component having an adjustable spectral transmission range. A wavelength determination unit is configured to determine the peak wavelength and a filter driver is configured to adjust the spectral transmission range to the determined peak wavelength.

Abstract: An optoelectronic sensor device and a method for operating an optoelectronic sensor device are disclosed. In an embodiment the optoelectronic sensor device includes a radiation-emitting semiconductor chip configured to emit radiation with a peak wavelength which depends on a temperature of the radiation-emitting semiconductor chip. The sensor device further includes a sensor chip configured to detect a part of the radiation reflected back to the sensor chip as well as a spectral filter component having an adjustable spectral transmission range. A wavelength determination unit is configured to determine the peak wavelength and a filter driver is configured to adjust the spectral transmission range to the determined peak wavelength.

Abstract: A sensor system and a method for operating a sensor system are disclosed. In an one embodiment, the sensor system includes a light source configured to emit laser radiation and an optical element configured to image the laser radiation to at least one image point at a fixed distance in an optical far field of the sensor system. A detector is configured to detect a proportion of the laser radiation reflected back at at least one object illuminated by the laser radiation. A pin hole is located in front of the detector, a diameter of the pin hole corresponds to a size of the image point within a factor of 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluidizing unit, comprising a cardboard structure 2, a deformable receptacle 3 disposed within the cardboard structure 2, and a fluidizing means 4 disposed within the deformable receptacle 3 and comprising a container 4a and a fluidizing base 4b covering the container 4a, the container 4a and the fluidizing base 4b constituting the outer walls of a pressure chamber 4c which can be charged with compressed air, the fluidizing means 4 further comprising a supply line 4d for compressed air, which opens out via the fluidizing base into the pressure chamber, and also a seal 4e which spans the periphery of the container 4a and is designed such that the interior 5 of the deformable receptacle 3 is separated into two regions 5a and 5b separate from one another.

Abstract: An actuator (10) has a casing (12) and an output (16). An electric motor (20) is disposed in a compartment (18) of the casing (12). The output (16) is driven by the motor (20) through a gear train disposed within the casing (12). The gear train includes a worm (30) on a shaft (22) of the motor (20) and a worm wheel (32) meshed with the worm (30). A mounting clip (40) is arranged to resiliently press the motor (20) into the compartment 18). The mounting clip (40) has fingers (44) which engage axial ends of the motor (20) to support the motor (20) against axial movement and separation due to axial loading and/or external vibrations acting on the actuator (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluidizing unit, comprising a cardboard structure 2, a deformable receptacle 3 disposed within the cardboard structure 2, and a fluidizing means 4 disposed within the deformable receptacle 3 and comprising a container 4a and a fluidizing base 4b covering the container 4a, the container 4a and the fluidizing base 4b constituting the outer walls of a pressure chamber 4c which can be charged with compressed air, the fluidizing means 4 further comprising a supply line 4d for compressed air, which opens out via the fluidizing base into the pressure chamber, and also a seal 4e which spans the periphery of the container 4a and is designed such that the interior 5 of the deformable receptacle 3 is separated into two regions 5a and 5b separate from one another.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring a vital function of a living creature comprising: a light source, wherein the light source emits a first light signal and a second light signal; a receiver, wherein the receiver receives a reflected first light signal, wherein the receiver receives a reflected second light signal; an evaluating unit, to evaluate the received first light signal with the received second light signal, wherein the evaluating unit measures the vital function based on the evaluated received first light signal.

Abstract: An actuator (10) has a casing (12) and an output (16). An electric motor (20) is disposed in a compartment (18) of the casing (12). The output (16) is driven by the motor (20) through a gear train disposed within the casing (12). The gear train includes a worm (30) on a shaft (22) of the motor (20) and a worm wheel (32) meshed with the worm (30). A mounting clip (40) is arranged to resiliently press the motor (20) into the compartment 18). The mounting clip (40) has fingers (44) which engage axial ends of the motor (20) to support the motor (20) against axial movement and separation due to axial loading and/or external vibrations acting on the actuator (10).

Abstract: One aspect of the invention includes a directional coupler having a coupling factor in the forward direction determined from the equation Cf=Cf·ej?Cf, a coupling factor in the reverse direction determined from the equation Cr=Cr·ej?Cr, an isolation in the forward direction determined from the equation If=If·ej?If, and an isolation in the reverse direction determined from the equation Ir=Ir·ej?Ir, wherein at least one condition is met from among the group consisting of: (1) the absolute value of ??=?Cr+?Cf?(?Ir+?If) being less than or equal to 20°, K = C f C r * I r I f ( 2 ) is less than or equal to 1.6, and (3) Cf=Cr and If=Ir.

Abstract: A surgical suture instrument including a shank (2) on whose distal end a forceps jaw (4) is formed. The surgical suture instrument comprises a needle guide (30) through the forceps jaw (4). A receiver (40) for the releasable fastening of a needle holder (42) is formed on the shank (2), connected to the needle guide (30) on the proximal side of the needle guide (30).

Abstract: A projection system includes an opto-electromechanical component for speckle reduction, the opto-electromechanical component comprising a micro-motor having a shaft and a translucent light-diffusing element fixed to the shaft.

Abstract: A switch for a switching unit for energy supply and distribution includes a first connection and a second connection, each with a cylindrical bolt. The bolts are axially adjacent one another and spaced apart. An annular sleeve with an inner diameter larger than the diameter of the bolts, is arranged in such a way that it can be axially displaced on the bolt of the first connection, and partially on the bolt of the second connection. At least a first contact element is arranged between the surface of the bolt of the first connection and the inner surface of the annular sleeve. At least a second contact element is arranged and constructed in such a way that it can be positioned between the surface of the bolt of the second connection and the inner surface of the annular sleeve.

Abstract: A plastic ferrule (1) for optical connecting systems, in which a optical wave guide (3) of an optical fibre (6) is guided through a support element (2), whereby the optical wave guide (3) is surface-conditioned in a partial area (4) in order to bond in a force-actuated way to a hardened casting mass (5) in this partial area (4).

Abstract: An optical plug connector comprises a socket part, adapter part or coupling part with a socket housing for releasable connection to a plug part. An inside of the socket housing defines an inner space, into which a plug portion of the plug part may be introduced. Moreover, a switch device is present, by way of which a radiation power led to the plug part and/or the socket part, adapter part or coupling part (1) may be reduced or switched off when the plug connection is released. The switch device comprises a first element which is present or fastenable on the socket part, adapter part or coupling part, and a second element which is present or may be fastened on the plug part, wherein the switch device is actuated in that the first and the second element cooperate.

Abstract: According to a first aspect the electric motor comprises the following components: a first stator member with n1 teeth, a second stator member with n2 teeth, and a third stator member with n3 teeth; a first connecting element that is in contact with the first and the third stator member, and a second connecting element that is in contact with the second and the third stator member. A tooth of the third stator member is arranged between a tooth of the first stator member and a tooth of the second stator member and n3 is greater than the sum of n1 and n2. According to a second aspect the stator of the electric motor comprises a first stack of sheet metal pieces that are joined to each other and a first stator plate. The stator plate is welded to the narrow sides of said sheet metal pieces.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention includes a directional coupler having a coupling factor in the forward direction determined from the equation Cf=Cf·ej?Cf, a coupling factor in the reverse direction determined from the equation Cr=Cr·ej?Cr, an isolation in the forward direction determined from the equation If=If·ej?If, and an isolation in the reverse direction determined from the equation Ir=Ir·ej?Ir, wherein at least one condition is met from among the group consisting of: (1) the absolute value of ??=?Cr+?Cf?(?Ir+?If) being less than or equal to 20°, K = C f C r * I r I f ( 2 ) is less than or equal to 1.6, and (3) Cf=Cr and If=Ir.

Abstract: A switch for a switching unit for energy supply and distribution includes a first connection and a second connection, each with a cylindrical bolt. The bolts are axially adjacent one another and spaced apart. An annular sleeve with an inner diameter larger than the diameter of the bolts, is arranged in such a way that it can be axially displaced on the bolt of the first connection, and partially on the bolt of the second connection. At least a first contact element is arranged between the surface of the bolt of the first connection and the inner surface of the annular sleeve. At least a second contact element is arranged and constructed in such a way that it can be positioned between the surface of the bolt of the second connection and the inner surface of the annular sleeve.

Abstract: The invention specifically relates to a plug-and-socket connection part (1) of a plug-and-socket connection for a data transmission cable with a plurality of electrical conductors, comprising a connection housing, and per electrical conductor, a connection contact element (31) held by the connection housing, in each case with one insulation displacement contact (31.1) or a piercing contact, for contacting the electrical conductor, as well as in each case a contact (13.1) for contacting corresponding contacts of a corresponding counter piece with the plug-and-socket connection part. Each insulation displacement contact (31.1) or each piercing contact is electrically connectable to one of the contacts. The invention is characterized essentially in that the connection housing is shaped, such that the connection contact elements (31) may not be introduced from the outside into the connection housing.

Abstract: A surgical suture instrument including a shank (2) on whose distal end a forceps jaw (4) is formed. The surgical suture instrument comprises a needle guide (30) through the forceps jaw (4). A receiver (40) for the releasable fastening of a needle holder (42) is formed on the shank (2), connected to the needle guide (30) on the proximal side of the needle guide (30).