Abstract: A method for determining operating properties of a drill-rod borehole pump, having a pump head, which is connected to a kinematics converter via a drill rod, and the kinematics converter is driven by an electric motor, and furthermore a measuring device is provided for measuring the power consumption of the motor during operation of same.

Abstract: Provided is a network adapter for unidirectional transmission of a user data stream to a bidirectional network interface, the network adapter including: a first connection unit which is physically connected to a bidirectional network interface of a first device; a second connection unit which is physically connected to a bidirectional network interface of a second device; and a terminating unit which has at least one bit transmission module and which is designed to establish a bidirectional data link to the network interface of the first device, to receive the user data stream from the first device exclusively in a unidirectional fashion via the data link, and not to send a user data stream to the first device.

Abstract: A device for mounting a dual rail on a vehicle includes an elastic cushion and a mounting bracket. The elastic cushion includes a first and a second cavity for receiving receive a first rail or a second rail of the dual rail. The elastic cushion further includes at least one slot for enabling a lateral insertion of both rails of the dual rail into the cavities. The mounting bracket includes a recess for receiving the elastic cushion and a mounting mechanism for mounting the mounting bracket on a vehicle. The device further includes a fastening mechanism for fastening the mounting bracket on the elastic cushion.

Abstract: A device for opening and closing a charging socket includes a flap element. Using a shaft, the flap element is movably disposed on a housing of the charging socket, and the shaft comprises a first notch and a second notch. The device further includes a retaining element. The retaining element is mechanically attached to the flap element and comprises a bolt. Using the shaft, the flap element is transferrable from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position of the flap element, the bolt of the retaining element is latched in the first notch of the shaft. In the opened position of the flap element, the bolt of the retaining element is latched in the second notch of the shaft.

Abstract: An electrical connector may be provided for connection to a mating electrical contact in an insertion direction. The connector has an inner casing in which an electrical bushing contact having a locking element, which can be moved parallel to the insertion direction for setting a contact force, can be fixed to the mating contact, which can be inserted into the bushing contact. At least one axial end of the locking element may protrude laterally out of the inner casing. The connector also has an outer casing in which the inner casing can be accommodated. A locking element fixing means, which can be fixed on the outer casing in a stationary manner against movement parallel to the insertion direction and also engages in the axial end of the locking element, is also provided, allowing a movement of the inner casing relative to the outer casing parallel to the insertion direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector may be provided for connection to a mating electrical contact in an insertion direction. The connector has an inner casing in which an electrical bushing contact having a locking element, which can be moved parallel to the insertion direction for setting a contact force, can be fixed to the mating contact, which can be inserted into the bushing contact. At least one axial end of the locking element may protrude laterally out of the inner casing. The connector also has an outer casing in which the inner casing can be accommodated. A locking element fixing means, which can be fixed on the outer casing in a stationary manner against movement parallel to the insertion direction and also engages in the axial end of the locking element, is also provided, allowing a movement of the inner casing relative to the outer casing parallel to the insertion direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plug connector casing adapted for use as a vehicle plug connector. In one implementation, the plug connector casing may include a main body made of plastic and a casing lock that is displaceable relative to the main body along a plugging direction. In some implementations, the plug connector casing may be equipped with a cable bracket that is capable of being releasably latched to a cable support that is integral with the main body, extends from an end face of the main body past the casing lock, and has one or more latch elements adjacent thereto. The present disclosure also relates to a plug connector provided with a plug connector casing of this type.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector for a vehicle comprises a plug with a plug casing in which a contact chamber is formed, an electrical contact part arranged in the contact chamber, a locking bolt for releasably attaching a plug-in contact to the contact part, and a socket to be plugged with the plug, a socket casing and a plug-in contact attached thereto. The plug connector has a locking slide attachable to the plug casing that is mounted on the casing for displacement at least into a locking position in a direction transverse to the plugging direction of the plug, to lock the plug to the socket. The locking slide has a guide slot extending substantially transversely to the plugging direction and having an inclined plane to guide the locking bolt of the contact part as it is moved into the locking position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data processing method for identifying a medical instrument (5) which is configured to be tracked by means of a medical tracking system (4), wherein the method is designed to be executed by a computer and comprises the following steps:—acquiring relative position and/or movement data which comprise relative position and/or movement information describing a relative position and/or movement between a calibration tool (1), which comprises at least one supporting surface (2), and the medical instrument (5) which is in contact with the side or edge of the at least one supporting surface (2), respectively;—acquiring geometry data which comprise geometry information describing at least one geometrical feature for a plurality of candidate instruments;—determining, on the basis of the relative position and/or movement data and the geometry data, candidate data which comprise candidate information describing at least one candidate instrument from the plurality of candidate instruments, the a

Abstract: A treatment chamber or treatment carrier for use in a device for treating a medical or dental instrument. The device comprises a housing, which at least partially surrounds the instrument. The device also comprises at least one conductor made of an electrically conductive material layer applied to the housing for converting electrical energy into thermal energy, and at least two electrical contacts embedded in the conductor for supplying the at least one conductor with electrical energy. A treatment device having such a treatment chamber and/or such a treatment carrier is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plug connector casing adapted for use as a vehicle plug connector. In one implementation, the plug connector casing may include a main body made of plastic and a casing lock that is displaceable relative to the main body along a plugging direction. In some implementations, the plug connector casing may be equipped with a cable bracket that is capable of being releasably latched to a cable support that is integral with the main body, extends from an end face of the main body past the casing lock, and has one or more latch elements adjacent thereto. The present disclosure also relates to a plug connector provided with a plug connector casing of this type.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrical plug connector, such as a high-voltage plug connector, for a vehicle. The plug connector comprises a plug with a plug casing, one or more electrical contact parts accommodated in the plug casing, a socket with a socket casing, and a protective housing at least partly encasing the plug casing and the socket casing. The protective housing comprises an attachment flange in a connection area reaching up to a counterpart connectable thereto. An engagement ridge of the protective housing is spaced apart from the attachment flange in the longitudinal direction L of the plug connector and at least positively engages in an engagement channel of the plug casing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrical plug connector, such as a high-voltage plug connector, for a vehicle. The plug connector comprises a plug with a plug casing, one or more electrical contact parts accommodated in the plug casing, a socket with a socket casing, and a protective housing at least partly encasing the plug casing and the socket casing. The protective housing comprises an attachment flange in a connection area reaching up to a counterpart connectable thereto. An engagement ridge of the protective housing is spaced apart from the attachment flange in the longitudinal direction L of the plug connector and at least positively engages in an engagement channel of the plug casing.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector for a vehicle comprises a plug with a plug casing in which a contact chamber is formed, an electrical contact part arranged in the contact chamber, a locking bolt for releasably attaching a plug-in contact to the contact part, and a socket to be plugged with the plug, a socket casing and a plug-in contact attached thereto. The plug connector has a locking slide attachable to the plug casing that is mounted on the casing for displacement at least into a locking position in a direction transverse to the plugging direction of the plug, to lock the plug to the socket. The locking slide has a guide slot extending substantially transversely to the plugging direction and having an inclined plane to guide the locking bolt of the contact part as it is moved into the locking position.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose an electrical connector comprising a contact part including a sleeve enclosing a receiving space; a contact spring; and a locking pin including an axial end protruding laterally beyond the sleeve, the locking pin configured to be displaceably guided in the sleeve between a first final position and a second final position, be in contact with the contact spring, and push the contact spring towards the receiving space to a degree depending on a position of the locking pin between the first and second final positions; and a housing surrounding the contact part, the housing including a securing element configured to be selectively movable or fixed relative to the sleeve, grip the at least one axial end of the locking pin to form a locked connection, and selectively move the locking pin during a movement relative to the sleeve or fix the locking pin relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a contact part comprising a sleeve forming a receiving space for inserting a plug-in contact in an insertion direction, at least one contact spring secured to the inside of the sleeve, and a locking pin configured to be displaceably guided in the sleeve between first and second end positions in sliding contact with the contact spring, wherein the locking pin is configured to push the contact spring in the direction of the receiving space to varying degrees depending on the position of the locking pin between the two end positions. Embodiments disclose a method for producing a contact part comprising providing a sheet metal part and at least one contact spring held in a form-locked manner in the sheet metal part, and forming the sheet metal part to obtain a sleeve that forms a receiving space for inserting a plug-in contact in the insertion direction.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a contact part comprising a sleeve forming a receiving space for a plug-in contact to be inserted in an insertion direction; a contact spring secured to an inside of the sleeve, the contact spring comprising a first protrusion, a second protrusion and an intermediate section between the first and second protrusions; and a plate-shaped contact tab attached to the sleeve so as to form the receiving space between the contact tab and the contact spring, the contact tab comprising a profile oriented towards the contact spring, the profile having a flat portion extending towards the intermediate section of the contact spring. Applications for the present disclosure include high-current plug connections, such as those used in vehicles and onboard wiring systems.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a contact part comprising a sleeve forming a receiving space for a plug-in contact to be inserted in an insertion direction; a contact spring secured to an inside of the sleeve, the contact spring comprising a first protrusion, a second protrusion and an intermediate section between the first and second protrusions; and a plate-shaped contact tab attached to the sleeve so as to form the receiving space between the contact tab and the contact spring, the contact tab comprising a profile oriented towards the contact spring, the profile having a flat portion extending towards the intermediate section of the contact spring. Applications for the present disclosure include high-current plug connections, such as those used in vehicles and onboard wiring systems.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose an electrical connector comprising a contact part including a sleeve enclosing a receiving space; a contact spring; and a locking pin including an axial end protruding laterally beyond the sleeve, the locking pin configured to be displaceably guided in the sleeve between a first final position and a second final position, be in contact with the contact spring, and push the contact spring towards the receiving space to a degree depending on a position of the locking pin between the first and second final positions; and a housing surrounding the contact part, the housing including a securing element configured to be selectively movable or fixed relative to the sleeve, grip the at least one axial end of the locking pin to form a locked connection, and selectively move the locking pin during a movement relative to the sleeve or fix the locking pin relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: A treatment chamber or treatment carrier for use in a device for treating a medical or dental instrument. The device comprises a housing, which at least partially surrounds the instrument. The device also comprises at least one conductor made of an electrically conductive material layer applied to the housing for converting electrical energy into thermal energy, and at least two electrical contacts embedded in the conductor for supplying the at least one conductor with electrical energy. A treatment device having such a treatment chamber and/or such a treatment carrier is also described.