Abstract: An emergency brake device for a rail vehicle includes a compressed-air-brake system, wherein a braking process can be initiated by lowering the air pressure in a main air conduit and which includes an exclusively electric connection to a passenger emergency brake.

Abstract: An emergency brake device for a rail vehicle includes a compressed-air-brake system, wherein a braking process can be initiated by lowering the air pressure in a main air conduit and which includes an exclusively electric connection to a passenger emergency brake.

Abstract: A composition for producing an electrically conductive layer according to a slotted-nozzle method includes 2-30 wt. % of a protective colloid mixture which is soluble or dispersible in water, 1-15 wt. % of a conductive carbon modification, 5-50 wt. % of metal-coated particles, 50-90 wt. % of an aqueous solvent, the dynamic viscosity of the conductive composition being less than 400 mPa·s, wherein the composition comprises 0.1-10 wt. % of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The electrically conductive layer being one or both of a pair of conductive layers having a luminous layer with electroluminescent pigments arranged therebetween in an electroluminescense device or related method for producing an electroluminescense device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic door (12) for a domestic appliance (10), in particular an automatic oven door (12) for a cooking oven (10). The door (12) comprises at least one door handle (16) for manually opening and/or closing said door (12). The door (12) comprises at least one switch element (20) for automatically opening and/or closing said door (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (10) for a door of a domestic appliance. The locking device (10) comprises a main body (12) and a locking hook element (14) supported pivoting in and/or at the main body (12). The locking hook element (14) is pivoting between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking hook element (14) is engageable with and disengageable from a corresponding counterpart (40). The locking device (10) comprises an electric actuator (22) arranged in and/or at the main body (12) and mechanically connected or connectable to the locking hook element (14). The electric actuator (22) effects the pivoting of the locking hook element (14) from the engaged position to the disengaged position. The locking device (10) comprises a first spring element (26) interconnected between the locking hook element (14) and the main body (10), wherein said first spring element (26) effects a movement of the locking hook element (14) from the disengaged position to the engaged position.

Abstract: A composition for producing an electrically conductive layer according to a slotted-nozzle method includes 2-30 wt. % of a protective colloid mixture which is soluble or dispersible in water, 1-15 wt. % of a conductive carbon modification, 5-50 wt. % of metal-coated particles, 50-90 wt. % of an aqueous solvent, the dynamic viscosity of the conductive composition being less than 400 mPa·s, wherein the composition comprises 0.1-10 wt. % of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The electrically conductive layer being one or both of a pair of conductive layers having a luminous layer with electroluminescent pigments arranged therebetween in an electroluminescense device or related method for producing an electroluminescense device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door for closing a cavity (3) included in a chassis (2) of a household or kitchen appliance (1), the door (10) comprising a first electrical component that can be releasably electrically coupled with a second electrical component comprised within the chassis (3) of the household or kitchen appliance (2) in the closed state of the door (10) by first coupling means (20), said first coupling means (20) comprising a first contact section (21) arranged at the door (10) for releasable interaction with corresponding second contact section (22) arranged at said chassis (3), wherein said first contact section is configured such that in the closed state of the door (10) an electrical contact is established between said first and second contact sections (21, 22) and said electrical contact is opened when opening the door (10), wherein the first contact section (21) is arranged at a removable door portion (11) and the door (10) comprises second coupling means (30) are provided for releasable el

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door handle (20) for a door (16) of a domestic appliance (10), in particular for an oven door (16) of a cooking oven (10). The door handle (20) comprises an elongated handle bar (24) formed as a hollow profile part or as a pipe and at least one handle adapter (26), preferably two handle adapters (26), connectable or connected to the handle bar (24) at its front side and connectable to the door (16) at its rear side. The door handle (20) comprises at least one housing (34) removably attached at the handle bar (24). The handle bar (24) includes at least one recess (70) for receiving at least partially the housing (34). The housing (34) includes an open side facing the recess (70) of the door handle (20), so that an inner space (62) of the door handle (20) is enlarged by said housing (34). The door handle (20) comprises an electric device (28) arranged or arrangeable inside the housing (34) and/or inside the handle bar (24) next to said housing (34).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oven door (10) for an oven cavity (40) of a cooking oven (36). The oven door (10) comprises a first unit (12, 28) including a front panel (12) and at least two door columns (28) permanently attached at an inner side of said front panel (12) and a second unit including an inner glass panel (14) and a door frame (20) permanently attached at said inner glass panel (14). The door frame (20) includes an upper frame part (24) and two lateral frame parts (26), wherein the lateral frame parts (26) are permanently attached at an outer side of the inner glass panel (14) and the upper frame part (24) is permanently attached at upper ends of the lateral frame parts (26). The lateral frame parts (26) are connected or connectable to the door columns (28) in each case, so that the first unit (12, 28) and the second unit (14, 20) are detachably or permanently connected or connectable. A ventilation opening (30) is formed between the inner glass panel (14) and the upper frame part (24).

Abstract: The invention relates to a door for closing a cavity (3) included in a chassis (2) of a household or kitchen appliance (1), the door (10) comprising a first electrical component that can be releasably electrically coupled with a second electrical component comprised within the chassis (3) of the household or kitchen appliance (2) in the closed state of the door (10) by first coupling means (20), said first coupling means (20) comprising a first contact section (21) arranged at the door (10) for releasable interaction with corresponding second contact section (22) arranged at said chassis (3), wherein said first contact section is configured such that in the closed state of the door (10) an electrical contact is established between said first and second contact sections (21, 22) and said electrical contact is opened when opening the door (10), wherein the first contact section (21) is arranged at a removable door portion (11) and the door (10) comprises second coupling means (30) are provided for releasable el

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device (10) for a door of a domestic appliance. The locking device (10) comprises a main body (12) and a locking hook element (14) supported pivoting in and/or at the main body (12). The locking hook element (14) is pivoting between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking hook element (14) is engageable with and disengageable from a corresponding counterpart (40). The locking device (10) comprises an electric actuator (22) arranged in and/or at the main body (12) and mechanically connected or connectable to the locking hook element (14). The electric actuator (22) effects the pivoting of the locking hook element (14) from the engaged position to the disengaged position. The locking device (10) comprises a first spring element (26) interconnected between the locking hook element (14) and the main body (10), wherein said first spring element (26) effects a movement of the locking hook element (14) from the disengaged position to the engaged position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminous element having a luminous layer which comprises electroluminescent particles and a water-dispersible or water-soluble protective colloid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminous element having a luminous layer which comprises electroluminescent particles and a water-dispersible or water-soluble protective colloid.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a method is disclosed for transferring data, in particular between a rail vehicle and a control center. According to one embodiment of the invention, a broadband transfer path is automatically activated for the period of time that the transfer path is available and the previous transfer path is deactivated. According to another example embodiment specific to the present invention, another transfer path is automatically activated if the other transfer path malfunctions.

Abstract: A housing for a refrigeration device is composed of an outer housing box that encloses an interior space, and at least one intermediate mounted shelf disposed in the interior space. The intermediate mounted shelf contains a pre-shaped core made of solid foam material, which is directly fastened on the inner wall of the housing box.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance comprising an inner chamber which is surrounded by a heat-insulating housing, and a plurality of electrical or electromechanical components, including a coolant circuit for cooling the inner chamber and at least one temperature sensor, in addition to a control unit for controlling the co-operation of the components. Said control unit has a test operating mode for checking the operativeness of at least some of said components.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a method is disclosed for transferring data, in particular between a rail vehicle and a control centre. According to one embodiment of the invention, a broadband transfer path is automatically activated for the period of time that the transfer path is available and the previous transfer path is deactivated. According to another example embodiment specific to the present invention, another transfer path is automatically activated if the other transfer path malfunctions.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a heat-insulating housing and at least one heat-insulating door fastened thereto. The door and the housing each have an outer cladding, an inner cladding, and a heat insulation layer produced therebetween by foaming and into which is introduced vacuum insulation panels on the door and/or on the housing. Vacuum insulation panels are disposed on the inner claddings of the doors and housings.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided that has an interior that is surrounded by an inner shell, the interior for storing refrigerated or frozen products. The refrigerator includes a control system that has a cold generator. A temperature sensor is arranged in the interior, wherein the temperature sensor is connected to the control system. A screen prevents contact between the temperature sensor and the refrigerated or frozen products.

Abstract: Substituted triazolinone compounds of the formula: wherein the variables R1, R2, R7, R8, R12 and X are as defined in the specification are useful as herbicides, plant growth regulators, insecticides and acaricides. Processes for the preparation of these compounds, and intermediates useful in such preparation are also disclosed.