Abstract: In some embodiments, a valve may include a core defining a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The core may be configured to rotate to at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the core is in the first position fluid flow may be facilitated in a first direction through the first channel and the third channel. When the core is in the second position fluid flow may be facilitated in a second direction through the third channel and the first channel. When the core is in the third position fluid flow may be facilitated in a third direction through the second channel. The valve may also include a housing having a first input port, a first output port, a second input port, and a second output port positioned on the housing. The core may be disposed within the housing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for thermal management of batteries are disclosed herein. An example battery disclosed herein includes a housing defining a cavity and a battery cell disposed in the cavity of the housing. The battery cell has a terminal. The battery further includes a bus bar disposed in the cavity of the housing. The bus bar is coupled to the terminal. A fluid channel formed in the bus bar. The fluid channel is to receive a cooling fluid to cool the bus bar and reduce a temperature of the battery.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for operating air vehicles. Missions for the air vehicles are grouped into categories based on durations of the missions. The missions within the categories are clustered into subsets of the missions that can be concurrently performed to meet a set of mission performance criteria. The subsets of the missions are assigned to a set of air vehicle supervisors.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a battery safety disconnect system may have a first conductor and a second conductor operatively coupled to at least one battery cell. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a shaft having at least one non-conductive shaft section and at least one conductive shaft section operatively coupled together. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a housing that defines a channel to receive the shaft. The housing may also include a first pole and a second pole. A first conductive contact and a second conductive contact may be configured to facilitate an electrical connection when in contact with the at least one conductive shaft section. Pole fastenings may be configured to attach the poles to the conductors. An operator may be configured to facilitate engagement of the at least one conductive shaft section with the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact.

Abstract: A device for peeling off at least one protective film from a plate-shaped object, a detachment device with at least one roller exerting a pressure force on the protective film in the edge region of the plate-shaped object and thereby detaches the protective film, the protective film being at least partially lifted from the plate-shaped object with at least one adhesive tape and taken up by at least one drum in rotating motion, wherein the device has at least one swiveling contact arm and a stamp arranged thereon having a stamp surface for applying the adhesive tape.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a battery safety disconnect system may have a first conductor and a second conductor operatively coupled to at least one battery cell. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a shaft having at least one non-conductive shaft section and at least one conductive shaft section operatively coupled together. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a housing that defines a channel to receive the shaft. The housing may also include a first pole and a second pole. A first conductive contact and a second conductive contact may be configured to facilitate an electrical connection when in contact with the at least one conductive shaft section. Pole fastenings may be configured to attach the poles to the conductors. An operator may be configured to facilitate engagement of the at least one conductive shaft section with the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a battery safety disconnect system may have a first conductor and a second conductor operatively coupled to at least one battery cell. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a shaft having at least one non-conductive shaft section and at least one conductive shaft section operatively coupled together. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a housing that defines a channel to receive the shaft. The housing may also include a first pole and a second pole. A first conductive contact and a second conductive contact may be configured to facilitate an electrical connection when in contact with the at least one conductive shaft section. Pole fastenings may be configured to attach the poles to the conductors. An operator may be configured to facilitate engagement of the at least one conductive shaft section with the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a valve may include a core defining a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The core may be configured to rotate to at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the core is in the first position fluid flow may be facilitated in a first direction through the first channel and the third channel. When the core is in the second position fluid flow may be facilitated in a second direction through the third channel and the first channel. When the core is in the third position fluid flow may be facilitated in a third direction through the second channel. The valve may also include a housing having a first input port, a first output port, a second input port, and a second output port positioned on the housing. The core may be disposed within the housing.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for operating air vehicles. Missions for the air vehicles are grouped into categories based on durations of the missions. The missions within the categories are clustered into subsets of the missions that can be concurrently performed to meet a set of mission performance criteria. The subsets of the missions are assigned to a set of air vehicle supervisors.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for thermal management of batteries are disclosed herein. An example battery disclosed herein includes a housing defining a cavity and a battery cell disposed in the cavity of the housing. The battery cell has a terminal. The battery further includes a bus bar disposed in the cavity of the housing. The bus bar is coupled to the terminal. A fluid channel formed in the bus bar. The fluid channel is to receive a cooling fluid to cool the bus bar and reduce a temperature of the battery.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to cool an electronic assembly includes an evaporator configured to evaporate a cooling medium using heat of the electronic assembly, and a power transformer configured to transform energy stored in the evaporated cooling medium into electric power. The cooling medium has an evaporating temperature at atmospheric pressure within a temperature range of 50° C. to 80° C.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to cool an electronic assembly includes an evaporator configured to evaporate a cooling medium using heat of the electronic assembly, and a power transformer configured to transform energy stored in the evaporated cooling medium into electric power. The cooling medium has an evaporating temperature at atmospheric pressure within a temperature range of 50° C. to 80° C.

Abstract: A method and system for providing automated video surveillance, recordation and storage of security events is disclosed. One or more computer-controlled cameras are used to view and record security-related events in response to a determination that a security-related event has occurred or is occurring at a particular location. This is accomplished by providing a network comprising at least one computer-controllable camera, one or more security servers, one or more security-related event input alarms or triggers, and at least one storage medium for storing video clips and other associated security-related event data. Video clips of security-related events can then be captured, recorded, and automatically associated with one or more data identifiers characterizing the security-related events. Video clips are stored on a digital database in an organized fashion, such that a particular clip may be readily recalled by way of one or more data identifiers that have been associated with that clip.

Abstract: A method and system for providing automated video surveillance, recordation and storage of security events is disclosed. One or more computer-controlled cameras are used to view and record security-related events in response to a determination that a security-related event has occurred or is occurring at a particular location. This is accomplished by providing a network comprising at least one computer-controllable camera, one or more security servers, one or more security-related event input alarms or triggers, and at least one storage medium for storing video clips and other associated security-related event data. Video clips of security-related events can then be captured, recorded, and automatically associated with one or more data identifiers characterizing the security-related events. Video clips are stored on a digital database in an organized fashion, such that a particular clip may be readily recalled by way of one or more data identifiers that have been associated with that clip.