Abstract: The invention concerns a sensor cassette that can be inserted into an analyzer comprising a continuous measuring channel for receiving fluidic media and sensory elements for determining chemical and/or physical parameters of the fluidic media. According to the invention the sensor cassette consists of at least two permanently connected but separately manufactured modules which each have a housing and a measuring channel section wherein the measuring channel sections of adjacent modules are connected to the continuous measuring channel by a fluidic coupling and wherein at least one of the connected modules is designed as a sensor module and has a sensor array comprising at least two sensory elements. Furthermore, a memory element is allocated to the sensor cassette on which specific information for the sensor cassette in particular with regard to its construction from the respective modules is stored.

Abstract: A method for resorting piece goods assortments and in particular packaging unit assortments, includes the steps of supplying a first type of piece goods to a redistribution unit; supplying a second type of piece goods, which is different from the first type, to the redistribution unit; and picking up individual piece goods or groups of piece goods using a pick-up element of the redistribution unit, wherein the pick-up element picks up both piece goods of the first type and also piece goods of the second type and deposits these piece goods in such a way that a piece goods assortment consisting of piece goods of the first type and piece goods of the second type is formed.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and a method for economically forming packing unit layers. The apparatus comprises at least one supply conveyor, at least one further conveyor and an exit conveyor. Furthermore, at least one gripper for positioning and/or turning the packing units is associated with the further conveyor. The positioned and/or turned packing units are brought together to form form-fitting packing unit layers by a suitable device on the at least one exit conveyor. The at least one gripper is configured in such a way that is can be used to position and/or turn at least one packing unit and that at least one further packing unit can be placed on the positioned and/or turned packing unit in the same orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus for resorting piece goods assortments comprises a supply device, which transports along a first predefined transport path a piece goods assortment containing a plurality of piece goods arranged in predefined geometric positions, and at least one redistribution unit arranged at least partially downstream of the supply device along the transport path of the piece goods assortment. The redistribution unit comprises at least one pick-up element for picking up an individual item of piece goods of the piece goods assortment or a group of piece goods of the piece goods assortment, and a discharge device which is arranged downstream of the redistribution unit along the transport path. The pick-up element of the redistribution unit is movable in at least two different directions. The pick-up element removes individual piece goods or groups of piece goods from the piece goods assortment and transfers said piece goods to the discharge device.

Abstract: A similarity search method includes generating a feature database which stores data pertaining to a candidate molecule, as executed by a processor of a computer, the database including a hash table having entries which are generated based on, a set of descriptors generated from conformations of fragment graphs of the candidate molecule, the fragment graphs including plural fragment nodes connected by rotatable bond edges, a specific conformation of the fragment node including a fragment of the candidate molecule, and two neighboring fragments connected by a rotatable bond at a specific dihedral angle including a fragment pair, and a context-adapted descriptor-to-key mapping which maps the set of descriptors to a set of feature keys including indices that label grid cells in discriminant space.

Abstract: A field-based similarity search system and method includes a database for storing at least one candidate molecule, an input device for inputting a query molecule, and a processor for identifying a candidate molecule which is similar to the query molecule based on a similarity of fragment pair features.

Abstract: The invention provides a device (1) having at least one inlet conveyor belt (3) for loose, un-grouped articles (5), and at least one grouping device (7) for the loose, un-grouped articles (5) for the orderly composing of articles. An outlet conveyor belt (9) is associated with the grouping device (7), said outlet conveyor belt (9) feeding the articles thereon grouped without containers to a packaging device (10). The invention also provides a method for composing packages for a packaging machine.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and a machine to group and join at last two articles by attaching a first packaging to form a packaging unit. The individual packaging units are joined together with an additional second packaging to form a bigger unit. The process is carried out continuously, whereby the packaging units are transposed or not.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and a method for economically forming packing unit layers. The apparatus comprises at least one supply conveyor, at least one further conveyor and an exit conveyor. Furthermore, at least one gripper for positioning and/or turning the packing units is associated with the further conveyor. The positioned and/or turned packing units are brought together to form form-fitting packing unit layers by a suitable device on the at least one exit conveyor. The at least one gripper is configured in such a way that is can be used to position and/or turn at least one packing unit and that at least one further packing unit can be placed on the positioned and/or turned packing unit in the same orientation.

Abstract: A field-based similarity search system and method includes a database for storing at least one candidate molecule, an input device for inputting a query molecule, and a processor for identifying a candidate molecule which is similar to the query molecule based on a similarity of fragment pair features.

Abstract: An apparatus for resorting piece goods assortments and in particular packaging unit assortments, comprising a supply device which transports along a first predefined transport path a piece goods assortment containing a plurality of piece goods arranged in predefined geometric positions, and comprising at least one redistribution unit arranged at least partially downstream of the first supply device along the transport path (T) of the piece goods assortment, wherein the redistribution unit comprises at least one pick-up element for picking up an individual item of piece goods of the piece goods assortment or a group of piece goods of the piece goods assortment, and a discharge device which is arranged downstream of the redistribution unit along the transport path (T), wherein the pick-up element of the redistribution unit is movable in at least two different directions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sensor cassette that can be inserted into an analyzer comprising a continuous measuring channel for receiving fluidic media and sensory elements for determining chemical and/or physical parameters of the fluidic media. According to the invention the sensor cassette consists of at least two permanently connected but separately manufactured modules which each have a housing and a measuring channel section wherein the measuring channel sections of adjacent modules are connected to the continuous measuring channel by a fluidic coupling and wherein at least one of the connected modules is designed as a sensor module and has a sensor array comprising at least two sensory elements. Furthermore, a memory element is allocated to the sensor cassette on which specific information for the sensor cassette in particular with regard to its construction from the respective modules is stored.

Abstract: Devices for thermostatting a measuring cell in an analyzer and measuring cells are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device is provided comprising a measuring cell with a measuring channel, wherein at least one sensor element is located in the measuring channel, and an analyzer comprising a thermostatted supporting surface. The measuring cell can be inserted into the analyzer in an exchangeable manner and can be brought into contact with the thermostatted supporting surface at least in a contact area, the measuring cell having an essentially planar measuring cell wall at least in this contact area.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition for cleaning the outside of a means of transport. The composition contains component a) at least one tertiary amino oxide of formula R1 R2 R3 NO, whereby R1 represents an alkylamidoalkyl, alkenylamidoalkyl, alkoxypropylamidoalkyl or alkenylamidoalkyl group having between 8–18 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 represent, independently from each other, low molecular alkyl radicals or hydroxyethyl radicals or hydroxypropyl radicals, and component b) at least one alkali metal salt of polyasparaginic acid having a molecular weight of between 5,000 g/mol–50,000 g/mol, or a polyglutaminic acid having a molecular weight of between 5,000 g/mol–50,000 g/mol, or a mixture of both substances, whereby the weight ratio of the components a:b is between 10:1 and 3000:1. The cleaner of the present invention effectively removes dirt and comprises environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system are for operating an automatic component mounting unit for mounting an electrical component onto a substrate of an electrical assembly. The automatic component mounting unit utilizes a number of different mounting members, such as a head, feeding and sensor members, for mounting a variety of different components. Each of the mounting members includes a data storage device. The automatic component mounting unit also includes a control device for communicating with a data storage device of each of the mounting members for processing an amount of process data that is specific to each of the mounting members and that is generated prior to installation. As a result, the mounting members are readily configured for optimal use upon installation of the mounting members.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump (1) with a rotating squeeze roller carrier (12), a squeeze hose (14) partly looping around the squeeze rollers (13) and a curved contact wall (19) for the squeeze hose (14), the contact wall (19) being opposite to the effective surface of the squeeze rollers, whereby the contact wall (19) is movable by way of a setting lever (5) from a setting (FIG. 5), which enables fitting with the squeeze hose (14), to a work setting (FIG. 6), pressing the squeeze hose (14) against the squeeze rollers (13) and whereby the contact wall (19) forms a part of a pump housing cover (6) at which the setting lever (5) is positioned to be outwardly pivotable for displacement of the cover (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition for cleaning the outside of a means of transport. The composition contains component a) at least one tertiary amino oxide of formula R1R2R3NO, whereby R1 represents an alkylamidoalkyl, alkenylamidoalkyl, alkoxypropylamidoalkyl or alkenylamidoalkyl group having between 8-18 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 represent, independently from each other, low molecular alkyl radicals or hydroxyethyl radicals or hydroxypropyl radicals, and component b) at least one alkali metal salt of polyasparaginic acid having a molecular weight of between 5,000 g/mol-50,000 g/mol, or a polyglutaminic acid having a molecular weight of between 5,000 g/mol-50,000 g/mol, or a mixture of both substances, whereby the weight ratio of the components a:b is between 10:1 and 3000:1. The cleaner of the present invention effectively removes dirt and comprises environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: A turret-like insertion head having at least one twisting device for mounting electrical components. The insertion head has a stator, a rotor and an optical measuring device. A plurality of circularly distributed grippers are mounted on the rotor such that the grippers can rotate about a mounting axis. The optical measuring device detects the position of the components held on the grippers, and as a result, a component can be twisted into its approximate mounting position during forward movement of the gripper before making a final position measurement, thereby saving time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for securing wiring to a device housing. The device housing is provided with a base capable of securing different types of wiring. A reversible clamp strap is provided that may be used to further provide for the securing of different types of conductors into the device housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for emptying containers (2) filled with liquids, especially canisters and barrels, with an adapter (5)that can be fixed in a bung hole (3) of the container (2). The adapter (5) is fitted with a suction lance (7) pointing towards the container and has a degassing device. The device has a coupling piece (6) that can be attached to the adapter (5) for connecting a suction device (9). The adapter (5) has a set breaking point (10) surrounding the connection of the suction lance (7) by means of which the suction lance (7) can be pushed into the interior of the container. In a special embodiment, the set breaking point (10) is configured as a series of holes surrounding the central part (5b) connected to the suction lance (7).