Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible modular assembly (100) comprising at least two flexible electronic modules (110 and 111) supported by a textile support (130). The two flexible electronic modules and the textile support each comprise a set of electrical conductors. The flexible modular assembly further comprises flexible connectors (140) for interconnecting two sets of electrical conductors. The flexible modular assembly of the invention is a modular textile assembly for use in large-area applications of electronic textiles.

Abstract: In a multiple-layer electrically heatable medium line having a medium-resistant inner layer, a heating layer which is provided with at least two conductors or heating conductors, and an outer layer, the layers of the medium line are single-layer or multiple-layer, and the conductors or heating conductors are embedded within the heating layer such that they are coiled in the longitudinal direction of the medium line, in a radially and/or axially predefined position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle (1), in which energy is recovered in overrun and/or braking phases (T2) of the vehicle (1) and stored in an energy store (4, 5) within the vehicle, wherein the environment (E) of the vehicle (1) is detected by means of a detector (6, 13) and, depending on detection of an object (2, 11) in the vehicle environment (E), at least one object characteristic (v2, ?v, L) is evaluated and, depending on the evaluation of the object characteristic (v2, ?v, L), the overrun and/or braking phase (T2) is performed automatically in a manner adapted to at least one parameter characterizing the energy store (4, 5). The invention also relates to a driver assistance device (7) for a vehicle (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a deflection mirror arrangement (30) for an optical measurement apparatus having at least one mirror unit (31, 32), which is arranged on a rotatable shaft (34) and comprises at least one deflection mirror (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2), and having a drive unit (33), which drives the rotatable shaft (34), and to an optical measurement apparatus having such a deflection mirror arrangement (30). In order to enable a reduction in the necessary installation space, the at least one mirror unit (31, 32) comprises at least two deflection mirrors (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2), which are arranged in a common horizontal plane such that they are radially spaced apart with respect to the rotatable shaft (34), with the drive unit (33) being arranged at least partially in the space between the two deflection mirrors (31.1, 31.2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic textile comprising a textile substrate having a substrate electrode, and an electronic component having a component electrode. The component electrode is in electrically conductive contact with the substrate electrode via a coupling layer having a directionally dependent conductance so as to preferentially allow an electrical current to flow between the substrate electrode and the component electrode. As the coupling layer does not have to be patterned to prevent the occurrence of parasitic electrical currents, the electrically conductive contact between the substrate electrode and the component electrode has an improved reliability.

Abstract: A lithium-containing, transparent glass-ceramic material is provided. The material has low thermal expansion and has an amorphous, lithium-depleted, vitreous surface zone. The zone is at least 50 nm thick on all sides and encloses a crystalline interior, which has high transmission. The material includes a transition region connecting the zone and the interior.

Abstract: A coil former for a linear motor stator for an automatic door having a coil arrangement, which, upon appropriate activation, is able to produce an interaction with a linear motor rotor, which causes thrust forces, with a body for the reception of a winding wire to form a coil, and at least one flange terminating the body at the front side, wherein the at least one flange of the coil former has at least one wire reception, which is able to receive a predetermined length of the winding wire and is able to, at least partially, release it again.

Abstract: A stator for a linear motor is described. The stator has a stator member with a coil arrangement, a connecting member with external terminals, a sensor arrangement having at least one Hall sensor, and terminals for the sensor arrangement, as well as a holding member. The holding member is subdivided into a connecting member insertion portion and a stator member insertion portion and has holding devices for disposing the stator member and the connecting member stationarily, releasably and in an accurate position with regard to each other.

Abstract: A heating system for a fluid pipe system in which at least one electric heating element (RL) is assigned to at least one fluid line, said heating element, in order to apply a predetermined heating output to the fluid line, being provided with an electric operating voltage (UB) that is reduced compared to the supply voltage (U).

Abstract: A method for heating a fluid line system with at least two electric heating elements (R1, R2, R3), which are operated electrically in parallel and each heating element (R1/R2/R3) is separately supplied with a controlled operating current (I1/I2/I3) for adjusting its heating power. Furthermore, the invention relates to a heating system for such a fluid line system (1), in particular for the application of the method according to the present invention. The heating system has heating elements (R1-R3) which are electrically connected in parallel and are each connected to a separate control element (T1, T2, T3). Each heating element (R1/R2/R3) can be controlled via its associated control element (T1, T2, T3) for the individual adjustment of its heating power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible modular assembly (100) comprising at least two flexible electronic modules (110 and 111) supported by a textile support (130). The two flexible electronic modules and the textile support each comprise a set of electrical conductors. The flexible modular assembly further comprises flexible connectors (140) for interconnecting two sets of electrical conductors. The flexible modular assembly of the invention is a modular textile assembly for use in large-area applications of electronic textiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible display device (10) comprising a flexible substrate (12) having at least one light source (14) mounted thereon. The flexible display device is characterized by a flexible thermo regulating layer (20) provided on the opposite side of the substrate compared to the side with the at least one light source for dissipating heat from the remaining display device. This allows for stable operation and increased endurance of the display device. The present invention also relates to a textile product comprising such a flexible display device, and a method for the manufacturing of such a flexible display device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic textile comprising a textile substrate having a substrate electrode, and an electronic component having a component electrode. The component electrode is in electrically conductive contact with the substrate electrode via a coupling layer having a directionally dependent conductance so as to preferentially allow an electrical current to flow between the substrate electrode and the component electrode. As the coupling layer does not have to be patterned to prevent the occurrence of parasitic electrical currents, the electrically conductive contact between the substrate electrode and the component electrode has an improved reliability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible display device (10) comprising a flexible substrate (12) having at least one light source (14) mounted thereon. The flexible display device is characterized by a flexible thermo regulating layer (20) provided on the opposite side of the substrate compared to the side with the at least one light source for dissipating heat from the remaining display device. This allows for stable operation and increased endurance of the display device. The present invention also relates to a textile product comprising such a flexible display device, and a method for the manufacturing of such a flexible display device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a textile product (10) comprising an outer fabric (12) and a flexible light-emitting display (14) arranged behind the outer fabric, which flexible display has a diffusing element (20) being arranged to receive and diffuse light emitted from the flexible display. The textile product is characterized by a diffusing spacer fabric (20) arranged adjacent to the outer fabric so as to receive and further diffuse light emitted from the flexible display, which diffusing spacer fabric (22) is separate from the diffusing element (20). The diffusing spacer fabric acts as a second diffusing element, and allows for improved diffusing functionality. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacturing of such a textile product, and a flexible light-emitting display adapted for use in a textile product.

Abstract: A driver device for a panel to be moved along a travel path is disclosed. The driver device has a driver member, which is adapted to be stationarily mounted to a member guided along the travel path. Furthermore, the driver device has a spring element, which is mounted to the guided member and is propped up at a side of the panel to be moved facing the guided member. At least with regard to a direction of the pre-tensioning of the spring element, the driver member is loosely coupled to the panel to be moved. The spring element is pre-tensioned such as to press the guided member and the driver member away from each other.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for stimulating the human body by means of vibrations comprises a vibrating plate coupled by first elastic elements to an intermediate element. The intermediate element, which can be substantially disk-shaped and has a basic layout similar to that of the vibrating plate, is coupled by second elements to a base plate designed to rest on a support in the operational state of the apparatus. The vibration generator comprises weights rotated by a drive and eccentrically arranged relative to a rotational axis. The shaft that carries the weights is rotatably mounted and preferably coupled directly to the vibrating plate, i.e., without elastic, vibration-dampening elements. In another aspect of the invention, the electric motor that drives the weights is arranged on the base place, for example, rather than on the vibrating plate, and is coupled, for example by means of an articulated shaft, to a shaft on which the weights are arranged.

Abstract: A coil former for a linear motor stator for an automatic door having a coil arrangement, which, upon appropriate activation, is able to produce an interaction with a linear motor rotor, which causes thrust forces, with a body for the reception of a winding wire to form a coil, and at least one flange terminating the body at the front side, wherein the at least one flange of the coil former has at least one wire reception, which is able to receive a predetermined length of the winding wire and is able to, at least partially, release it again.

Abstract: A stator for a linear motor is described. The stator has a stator member with a coil arrangement, a connecting member with external terminals, a sensor arrangement having at least one Hall sensor, and terminals for the sensor arrangement, as well as a holding member. The holding member is subdivided into a connecting member insertion portion and a stator member insertion portion and has holding devices for disposing the stator member and the connecting member stationarily, releasably and in an accurate position with regard to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a signage system (10) comprising: a plurality of textile products (12) each comprising a flexible display device (16). For controlling the displays (16), the system further comprises a central unit (14, 24) adapted to emit at least one control signal, each of which being a sound signal or a light signal. To this end, each textile product further comprises means (20, 26) for detecting the control signal(s) emitted by the central unit (14, 24), and means (18) linked to the detection means (20, 26) and display (16) for controlling the display (16) in accordance with the detected control signal(s). The present invention also relates to a method, central units and uses of such for controlling a plurality of flexible display devices each comprised in a textile product.