Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to generate a turn path for a vehicle are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes input interface circuitry to obtain a guidance path for a vehicle, turn identification circuitry to identify a turn in the guidance path, and turn pattern selection circuitry to select, from a plurality of predetermined turn patterns, a turn pattern for the turn, wherein the turn pattern satisfies a condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for guidance and/or automation of work vehicles operating within defined work areas. Initially, a first (e.g., figure eight) turn type is selected at least to transition between first and second parallel paths across the work area for reciprocal traverse thereof, further for optimizing a footprint with respect to at least an alternative second (e.g., U-turn) turn type. Responsive to said selection, a first turn plan is generated along with associated output signals for the first turn type relative to contours of the defined work area. Sequence points for the turn may be generated based on determined work coverage. If the work vehicle is determined unable to complete the generated first turn plan for the first turn type, based on detected work vehicle conditions relative to contours of the work area, a second turn plan is instead automatically generated and performed for the second turn type.

Abstract: A system for identifying at least one sensor device, in or on a vehicle, the system including the at least one sensor device for detecting measurement signals and at least one measuring point, wherein at least one of the sensor devices is and/or can be positioned at the at least one measuring point, and a control unit for collecting and/or evaluating the measurement signals detected by the at least one sensor device, wherein the at least one sensor device and/or the at least measuring point is configured to detect and/or generate a position-dependent identification signal and forward the signal to the control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to assign the at least one sensor device and/or the measurement signals detected by the at least one sensor device to the respective measuring point on the basis of the identification signal.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to generate a turn path for a vehicle are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes input interface circuitry to obtain a guidance path for a vehicle, turn identification circuitry to identify a turn in the guidance path, and turn pattern selection circuitry to select, from a plurality of predetermined turn patterns, a turn pattern for the turn, wherein the turn pattern satisfies a condition.

Abstract: An example method detecting a presence of one or more oral anticoagulants or intravenous (IV) direct thrombin inhibitors in a blood sample may include the following operations: receiving parameters that are based on viscoelastic tests; comparing the parameters to predefined threshold values, where the parameters and the predefined threshold values are based on an identity of the one or more oral anticoagulants or the IV direct thrombin inhibitors; and detecting, based on the comparing, the presence of the one or more oral anticoagulants or IV direct thrombin inhibitors in the blood sample. The viscoelastic tests are performed on portions of the blood sample to obtain the parameters. The viscoelastic tests include both a viscoelastic test based on Ecarin activation and a viscoelastic test with low tissue factor activation.

Abstract: The hub cap system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes a hub cap configured to rotate about an axial direction, wherein the hub cap has a central aperture which extends in the axial direction, and an air guiding system including a primary connection and a secondary connection, wherein the air guiding system extends partially into or through the central aperture.

Abstract: A tire inflation system, in particular for use in a commercial vehicle includes a control unit, a flow inlet, a pressure sensor, a switchable valve, in particular an electrically or magnetically switchable valve, and a flow outlet, wherein the flow inlet is configured to be connected to a compressed air system, in particular to a compressed air system of an air spring, wherein the flow outlet is configured be connected to a pressure chamber of a tire, wherein the control unit is connected to the pressure sensor and the switchable valve, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressure at the flow outlet or at the flow inlet, wherein the control unit is configured such that the control unit opens and/or switches the switchable valve as a function of the detected pressure, in particular when the detected pressure at the flow outlet falls below a threshold value.

Abstract: An example method detecting a presence of one or more oral anticoagulants or intravenous (IV) direct thrombin inhibitors in a blood sample may include the following operations: receiving parameters that are based on viscoelastic tests; comparing the parameters to predefined threshold values, where the parameters and the predefined threshold values are based on an identity of the one or more oral anticoagulants or the IV direct thrombin inhibitors; and detecting, based on the comparing, the presence of the one or more oral anticoagulants or IV direct thrombin inhibitors in the blood sample. The viscoelastic tests are performed on portions of the blood sample to obtain the parameters. The viscoelastic tests include both a viscoelastic test based on Ecarin activation and a viscoelastic test with low tissue factor activation.

Abstract: A sealing ring includes a retaining region, a primary sealing lip and a secondary sealing lip, wherein the retaining region is formed circumferentially about an axial direction, wherein a radial direction extends radially and perpendicularly away from the axial direction, and wherein the primary sealing lip and the secondary sealing lip have an extension in the radial direction, in particular in the positive radial direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for guidance and/or automation of work vehicles operating within defined work areas. Initially, a first (e.g., figure eight) turn type is selected at least to transition between first and second parallel paths across the work area for reciprocal traverse thereof, further for optimizing a footprint with respect to at least an alternative second (e.g., U-turn) turn type. Responsive to said selection, a first turn plan is generated along with associated output signals for the first turn type relative to contours of the defined work area. Sequence points for the turn may be generated based on determined work coverage. If the work vehicle is determined unable to complete the generated first turn plan for the first turn type, based on detected work vehicle conditions relative to contours of the work area, a second turn plan is instead automatically generated and performed for the second turn type.

Abstract: A method for planning a target trajectory for an autonomously operated vehicle to be travelled along involves determining a discrete set of trajectories as candidates for the target trajectory. Each of the trajectories is composed of a plurality of trajectory sections arranged in a row. The planning is based on a selection of one of the trajectories as a target trajectory. The selection is based on evaluation of the trajectories together with predefined cost functions and an identification of the trajectory evaluated as being the most cost effective. An array of sub-trajectories, each having the same location specifications and different dynamics specifications, is associated with each trajectory section, and costs in accordance with the predefined cost functions are associated with the sub-trajectories.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to generate a turn path for a vehicle are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes input interface circuitry to obtain a guidance path for a vehicle, turn identification circuitry to identify a turn in the guidance path, and turn pattern selection circuitry to select, from a plurality of predetermined turn patterns, a turn pattern for the turn, wherein the turn pattern satisfies a condition.

Abstract: An example method detecting a presence of one or more oral anticoagulants or intravenous (IV) direct thrombin inhibitors in a blood sample may include the following operations: receiving parameters that are based on viscoelastic tests; comparing the parameters to predefined threshold values, where the parameters and the predefined threshold values are based on an identity of the one or more oral anticoagulants or the IV direct thrombin inhibitors; and detecting, based on the comparing, the presence of the one or more oral anticoagulants or IV direct thrombin inhibitors in the blood sample. The viscoelastic tests are performed on portions of the blood sample to obtain the parameters. The viscoelastic tests include both a viscoelastic test based on Ecarin activation and a viscoelastic test with low tissue factor activation.

Abstract: A supply device and a method for building and operating a supply device of a filling station for liquid hydrogen are disclosed. The supply device has at least one storage tank for liquid hydrogen, and at least one pump for liquid hydrogen, the storage tank and pump being directly interconnected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting a hydrogen outlet temperature at a filling station, comprising inter alia a liquid reservoir (1), a cryopump (2), a heat exchanger (6), a gas reservoir (11) and a mixing point (7), wherein a cold hydrogen stream and a warm hydrogen stream are intermixed such that the temperature at the mixing point (7) lies between ?30 and ?45° C.

Abstract: A fluid energy machine, comprising a crank drive (A) and a drive device which is mechanically connected to the crank drive, wherein the drive device has two electric motors, the respective output members of which are mechanically connected to the crank drive is disclosed. The fluid energy machine is arranged within a housing which seals the fluid energy machine with respect to the surroundings and which is connected to a pressure-holding system. A method for operating a fluid energy machine of this type is further disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid energy machine and a method for generating a fluid-volume flow and for compressing a fluid by means of the fluid energy machine according to the invention. The invention also relates to a method for refuelling a vehicle with a fluid using the method according to the invention for generating a fluid-volume flow and for compressing a fluid, and to the use of a fluid energy machine according to the invention for refuelling a motor vehicle. The fluid energy machine comprises a crank drive (20) and a drive device (10) that is mechanically connected to the crank drive (20), by means of which drive device a torque can be introduced into the crank drive (20), as well as a piston-cylinder unit (30), the piston (32) of which is mechanically connected to the crank drive (20). The drive device (10) comprises two electric motors (50, 60), the respective output members (51, 61) of which are mechanically connected to the crank drive (20).

Abstract: A method for operating a hydrogen fueling station is described, wherein the latter exhibits at least at least one storage tank, which is used to store liquefied hydrogen, and in which boil-off gas at least occasionally accumulates, at least one cryogenic pump, which is used to compress the hydrogen to the desired dispensing pressure, at least one dispenser, through which the compressed hydrogen is dispensed, and lines that connect the aforementioned components. According to the invention, the boil-off gas that accumulates is at least partially used for cooling at least one component and/or line of the hydrogen fueling station and/or is at least partially catalytically combusted.

Abstract: A centrifugal force pendulum device includes a pendulum flange and at least two pendulum masses attached to both sides of the pendulum flange by a spacer element to make a pendulum mass pair. The pendulum mass pair is guided relative to the pendulum flange by a roller element, and is pivotable to a limited extent. Furthermore, the spacer element is equipped with a damper to damp an impact of the spacer element against an adjacent component, where the damper includes a stopper which limits the maximum deflection of the damper upon impact.