Abstract: An ultrasonic welding device includes a sonotrode with a sonotrode surface, a lateral slide with a lateral slide surface, a touching element with a touching surface and an insertion chamber for inserting joining parts. The insertion chamber is defined in a first axial direction (y) on a first side by the sonotrode surface and in a second axial direction (x) on a second side by the lateral slide surface and on a third side opposing the second side by the touching surface. Furthermore, the ultrasonic welding device includes a first receiving element with a first stop edge and a second receiving element with a second stop edge. The first receiving element and the second receiving element are arranged to be movable in relation to each other between a starting position and an end position.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding device includes a sonotrode, an anvil, a touching element, a lateral slide, a stop element and a receiving chamber in which joining partners are received and which is defined by bordering components of the ultrasonic welding device. The receiving chamber is defined on a first side by the sonotrode and on a second side by the anvil. The receiving chamber is further defined on a third side by the touching element and on a fourth side by the lateral slide. The receiving chamber is further defined on a fifth side, extending transverse to the first to fourth sides, by the stop element. The first stop element is electrically conductive on its surface directed toward the receiving chamber in order to form a first electrode.

Abstract: A fuel filler flap module of a motor vehicle includes a carrier, a fuel filler flap which is pivotably mounted on the carrier and is designed to be movable between a closed position and an open position, and a movement mechanism designed to move the fuel filler flap from the closed position into the open position and back into the closed position. The movement mechanism has a mechanical deployment element which is arranged on the carrier and which is designed to exert a deployment force acting into the open position on the fuel filler flap, wherein the movement mechanism has a motor-driven deployment means which is designed to push the fuel filler flap with an auxiliary force from the closed position up to an initial deployment position, which lies between the closed position and the open position, wherein the auxiliary force is greater than the deployment force.

Abstract: A device for dynamic signal generation and analysis, which combines an arbitrary waveform generator AWG (3) with a digital signal analysis unit DSAU (23). The two units are interfaced by means of a synchronization unit SU (30), which enables a flexible scheme for controlling how the playback of the waveforms is started as well as synchronizing the recording of the results of the digital signal analysis unit synchronously to specific generated waveforms. The various units of the device are synchronous circuits clocked by a common system clock signal. At least one common numerically controlled oscillator NCO (40) is provided for the arbitrary waveform generator AWG (3) and the digital signal analysis unit DSAU (23).

Abstract: A device for dynamic signal generation and analysis, which combines an arbitrary waveform generator AWG (3) with a digital signal analysis unit DSAU (23). The two units are interfaced by means of a synchronization unit SU (30), which enables a flexible scheme for controlling how the playback of the waveforms is started as well as synchronizing the recording of the results of the digital signal analysis unit synchronously to specific generated waveforms. The various units of the device are synchronous circuits clocked by a common system clock signal. At least one common numerically controlled oscillator NCO (40) is provided for the arbitrary waveform generator AWG (3) and the digital signal analysis unit DSAU (23).

Abstract: The invention relates to an overload protection device which has a force-loaded or torque-loaded component, a chamber for receiving a fluid which is at a predetermined pressure, and at least two transmitting elements which are connected to said component in a force-transmitting manner. The transmitting elements serve to transmit a counter-force or a counter-torque, which is generated by the pressure acting upon said transmitting elements, to the component, and is, at the same time, part of a sealing arrangement which occludes an outlet of the chamber due to the fluid pressure. If the force or torque acting upon the component are greater than the counter-force or counter-torque resulting from the predetermined pressure, the sealing arrangement unblocks the outlet, as a result of which the pressure in the chamber drops below said predetermined pressure.

Abstract: A method for performing wash cycles in a dishwasher comprising factory includes presetting the dishwasher to an adapted wash cycle as a default cycle, the adopted wash cycle being adapted to a combination product including a detergent agent and at least one of a water-softening agent and a rinse agent. A wash cycle is selected using a control element. Using a cycle controller, the adapted wash cycle is performed until a filling of at least one reservoir with a rinse aid or a water softener salt. Using the cycle controller, a predetermined number of standard wash cycles are performed after the filling of the at least one reservoir.

Abstract: A dishwasher apparatus includes a dish rack having a wire member, and a feed tube for a spray arm rotatably disposed beneath the dish rack. An intensive washing zone is provided in a region of the dish rack, the intensive washing zone including a rod-shaped pipe element attached to the wire member and having an outlet nozzle. A pipe branch for the intensive washing zone is provided, the pipe branch being disposed in a region of the feed tube and communicating with the pipe element via a T-piece. An actuator is provided that cooperates with the pipe element so as to enable the intensive washing zone to be activated and deactivated.

Abstract: A method for operating a vacuum cleaner having a fan, an electronic control system for the fan and/or another load, and a dust chamber for receiving an air-permeable dust bag, includes providing the dust bag with an identifier, and providing the vacuum cleaner with an identifying device associated with the electronic control system and configured to identify the identifier. When the identifier fails to be identified, at least one of the fan and the other load is controlled using the electronic control system so as to reduce at least one parameter associated with an intake of dust into the dust bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket (1) for a dishwashing machine having various receptacles and/or holders for plates or cups whereby in particular a cup support (3) comprises a shelf pivotably mounted in the basket (1) and assuming a horizontal position to form a second supporting surface about hinge points hinge points (4, 5) provided on the basket. To increase the shelf layers of the cup support (3) the hinge points (4, 5) are mounted on the basket (1) in such a way that they are variable in height.

Abstract: An insert for use with a dish washer provided with a rotary spray arm having a nozzle therein and with at least one rinsing basket. The insert is provided at least one receptacle for securely supporting a bottle with its opening in alignment with the rotary path of movement of the nozzle. Protrusions are provided in the receptacle for resiliently maintaining a bottle in its position.

Abstract: A method for performing wash cycles in a dishwasher comprising factory includes presetting the dishwasher to an adapted wash cycle as a default cycle, the adopted wash cycle being adapted to a combination product including a detergent agent and at least one of a water-softening agent and a rinse agent. A wash cycle is selected using a control element. Using a cycle controller, the adapted wash cycle is performed until a filling of at least one reservoir with a rinse aid or a water softener salt. Using the cycle controller, a predetermined number of standard wash cycles are performed after the filling of the at least one reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overload protection device (10) which has a force-loaded and/or momentum-loaded component (12), a chamber (32) for receiving a fluid which is at a predetermined pressure (p), and at least one transmitting element (22) which is connected to said component (12) in a force-transmitting manner. The transmitting element (22) serves to transmit a counter-force ( F) and/or counter-momentum, which is generated by the pressure (p) acting upon said transmitting element (22), to the component (12), and is, at the same time, part of a sealing arrangement (20) which occludes an outlet (30) of the chamber (32) by means of the fluid pressure (p). If the force (F) and/or momentum acting upon the component (12) is/are greater than the counter-force ( F) and/or counter-momentum resulting from the predetermined pressure (p), the sealing arrangement (20) unblocks the outlet (30), as a result of which the pressure in the chamber drops below said predetermined pressure (p).

Abstract: There is proposed a method of operating a solar thermal process heat plant, in which a heat carrier medium is heated in a heating section by solar radiation, wherein the heating section comprises a plurality of heating branches, among which the heat carrier medium is distributed, comprising measuring at heating branches a state variable of the heat carrier medium, respectively, calculating a mean value of measured state variables over heating branches, and controlling mass flow control valves in the respective heating branches in dependence upon the respective deviation between the measured state variable of the flowing heat carrier medium in the respective heating branch and the calculated mean value.

Abstract: A system with a transmitter for transmitting digital data via an interface to a receiver. The interface has at least one data line and a clock line. A clock generator supplies a clock signal to the clock line. The receiver uses the clock signal received from the clock line for deriving timing information for processing received digital data. The clock signal may have an amplitude that is lower than the power supply voltage VDD, typically less than half of the power supply voltage, and less stringent requirements can be applied to the waveform of the clock signal than traditionally applied to data and clock signals. The clock signals are hereby less power consuming and cause significantly less electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: A new method for the generation of populations in exciton-p-states is proposed, and, thus, a method for the generation of population inversions of excitons, i.e. between their energetically spaced states in materials, in which excitons (bound electron-hole pairs) can be generated. Furthermore, emitter elements in the form of lasers or amplifiers (exciton THz lasers) or oscillators are proposed, which use the method according to the present invention in order to generate or strengthen electromagnetic radiation, or to use it in the form of a time unit (oscillator), according to the energetic distances of the exciton states.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing tub, a height-adjustable upper rack, and a spray arm disposed on the upper rack. A stationary liquid conduit disposed in the washing tub supplies the spray arm with wash water, the liquid conduit having a portion extending from the sidewall. A feed tube member including a funnel opening is disposed on the upper rack and is connected to the spray arm. A coupling element engages the feed tube member via the funnel opening at a rear of the rack when the rack is inserted in the washing tub. The coupling element includes a pivoting tube having a first end operatively connected to the portion of the liquid conduit and a second end including a right-angled tube end portion extending toward the funnel opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket (1) for a dishwashing machine having various receptacles and/or holders for plates or cups whereby in particular a cup support (3) comprises a shelf pivotably mounted in the basket (1) and assuming a horizontal position to form a second supporting surface about hinge points hinge points (4, 5) provided on the basket. To increase the shelf layers of the cup support (3) the hinge points (4, 5) are mounted on the basket (1) in such a way that they are variable in height.

Abstract: A method for operating a vacuum cleaner having a fan, an electronic control system for the fan and/or another load, and a dust chamber for receiving an air-permeable dust bag, includes providing the dust bag with an identifier, and providing the vacuum cleaner with an identifying device associated with the electronic control system and configured to identify the identifier. When the identifier fails to be identified, at least one of the fan and the other load is controlled using the electronic control system so as to reduce at least one parameter associated with an intake of dust into the dust bag.

Abstract: A dishwasher apparatus includes a dish rack having a wire member, and a feed tube for a spray arm rotatably disposed beneath the dish rack. An intensive washing zone is provided in a region of the dish rack, the intensive washing zone including a rod-shaped pipe element attached to the wire member and having an outlet nozzle. A pipe branch for the intensive washing zone is provided, the pipe branch being disposed in a region of the feed tube and communicating with the pipe element via a T-piece. An actuator is provided that cooperates with the pipe element so as to enable the intensive washing zone to be activated and deactivated.