Abstract: In a compressor comprising at least one traveling drum (4,4a,4b) rotatable about a drum axis (2), and an oscillation exciter supported in the drum (4,4a, 4b), the angular position of the oscillation exciter being adjustable by an adjustable pivoting angle relative to a vertical plane which extends through the drum axis (2), it is provided that the oscillation exciter comprises a pendulum-type vibrator (10) having a pendulum-type housing (8) which pivots about a pivoting axis extending coaxially to the drum axis (2) and includes a single unbalance exciter shaft (12) supported at a radial parallel distance to the drum axis (2) in the pendulum-type housing (8), wherein the pendulum-type vibrator (10) generates an elliptical drum oscillation.

Abstract: A process for preparing hydroformylation products of olefins having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms comprises

Abstract: The present invention relates to a weapon safeguarding system with a first contact-sensitive user interface for receiving use data characterizing a user. In this connection the first contact-sensitive use interface is arranged in a contact region of a weapon which is contacted by the user with a view to firing a shot. The weapon safeguarding system further comprises a control device which comprises an input unit for receiving the user data, a computer unit for verifying the user data and an output unit. In the case of a successful verification of the user data, which indicates that the user is a user who is authorized for use, the output unit outputs a release signal in order to release a discharging mechanism of the weapon.

Abstract: An improved housing for a thermostatic valve has a nonconducting cover that features a projection into the interior of the valve housing. Mounted on the projection is a thermostatic operating element, which operates to control the valve when wax inside the thermostatic operating element is heated. A pair of electrical leads, connectable to an exterior power source, are embedded within the cover, extending through the projection and connecting to a heating element within the thermostatic operating element. When electrical current is applied to the heating element through the embedded electrical leads, the wax is heated, thereby expanding, driving a work piston of the thermostatic operating element, and opening the valve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the hydroformylation of olefins comprising 2 to 8 atoms, whereby a) an inflow containing olefins and a gas mixture containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide are fed into a reaction zone and reacted in the presence of a hydroformylation catalyst, b) the reaction product which is released from the raw hydroformylation product is redirected into the reaction zone during the extraction of a gaseous recovery flow. The inventive method is characterised in that c) the recovery flow is brought into intimate contact with a wash liquid in order to eliminate the unreacted olefins contained therein, the wash liquid being a vented hydroformylation product, and the olefin-charged wash liquid and the raw hydroformylation product are redirected for regeneration. Said inventive method enables unreacted olefins to be reclaimed to a large extent from the recovery flow.

Abstract: A thermostatic valve for an internal combustion engine cooling system comprises a valve housing, a temperature-sensitive operating element, and a closure member adjustably movable by the operating element. The valve housing comprises a radiator connection opening, an engine connection opening, and a auxiliary connection opening, and defines a radiator coolant flow path between the radiator connection opening and the auxiliary connection opening, a short circuit coolant flow path between the engine connection opening and the auxiliary connection opening. Each of the radiator and short circuit coolant flow paths pass around the operating element. The closure member is movable to a first position wherein the radiator connection opening is interrupted and the engine connection opening is opened and to a second position wherein the radiator connection opening is opened and the engine connection opening is interrupted.

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting at least one energy line, which is composed of a generally rectangular line receiving channel 1 that includes a base wall portion 2, a cover portion 3, and side wall portions 4, 5. The line receiving channel 1 is subdivided by transverse separations 6 into a plurality of segments 9, 10 that are tiltable relative to one another. The transverse separations 6 extend through the cover portion 3, and they continue in the side wall portions 4, 5 to at least the vicinity of the base wall portion 2. Also, the transverse separations are configured to define at least one recess 11 in one of the adjacent segments and a projection 12 in the other segment which engages within the recess 11. The flexural and torsional rigidity of the channel is thereby improved.

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting one or more energy lines or conduits, which includes two substantially parallel strands (2,3) of plastic. Each strand (2,3) is subdivided by transverse separations (5) to form the strand into flexibly interconnected segments (4). The transverse separations (5) extend transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strand (2,3), and they are formed at selected intervals between one another. The transverse separations (5) extend in a side wall portion (6) to the vicinity of a support wall portion (7). At selected intervals, the segments (4) are interconnected by crossbars (8,9), with the segments (4) and the crossbars (8,9) defining a guide channel (10) for running at least one energy line.

Abstract: An improved housing for a thermostatic valve has a nonconducting cover that features a projection into the interior of the valve housing. Mounted on the projection is a thermostatic operating element, which operates to control the valve when wax inside the thermostatic operating element is heated. A pair of electrical leads, connectable to an exterior power source, are embedded within the cover, extending through the projection and connecting to a heating element within the thermostatic operating element. When electrical current is applied to the heating element through the embedded electrical leads, the wax is heated, thereby expanding, driving a work piston of the thermostatic operating element, and opening the valve.

Abstract: A thermostatic valve for an internal combustion engine cooling system comprises a valve housing, a temperature-sensitive operating element, and a closure member adjustably movable by the operating element. The valve housing comprises a radiator connection opening, an engine connection opening, and a auxiliary connection opening, and defines a radiator coolant flow path between the radiator connection opening and the auxiliary connection opening, a short circuit coolant flow path between the engine connection opening and the auxiliary connection opening. Each of the radiator and short circuit coolant flow paths pass around the operating element. The closure member is movable to a first position wherein the radiator connection opening is interrupted and the engine connection opening is opened and to a second position wherein the radiator connection opening is opened and the engine connection opening is interrupted.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polymers having nucleobases as side groups by means of multicomponent reactions, especially the Ugi reaction, is described. Because of the multicomponent nature of preparation, the properties of the polymers can be varied substantially better than has hitherto been possible and can be adapted to requirements for use as an antisense or antigen therapeutic agent or as a diagnostic agent.

Abstract: A computer-controlled game system comprising a computer unit (10) which is adapted for the generation of a game sequence from at least one computer program and from game sequence data, a playback device (12) which is adapted to play back the game sequence in a projection zone and which is connected with the computer unit (10), at least one transmitter means (16) which is adapted for emitting an electromagnetic beam (S) into a predeterminable partial section of the projection zone, a detector means (18) which is adapted for the detection of the electromagnetic beam (S) when same hits the predeterminable partial section of the projection zone, said detector means (18) being connected with the computer unit (10) and adapted to transmit a signal to the computer unit (10), which is characteristic for the respective detected beam, and an alignment device (20) which is associated with the detector means (18) and which is connected with the computer unit (10) in order to align the detector unit (18) to a predetermina

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting at least one energy line, which comprises a generally rectangular line receiving channel 1 that includes a base wall portion 2, a cover portion 3, and side wall portions 4, 5. The line receiving channel 1 is subdivided by transverse separations 6 into a plurality of segments 9, 10 that are tiltable relative to one another. The transverse separations 6 extend through the cover portion 3, and they continue in the side wall portions 4, 5 to at least the vicinity of the base wall portion 2. Also, the transverse separations are configured to define at least one recess 11 in one of the adjacent segments and a projection 12 in the other segment which engages within the recess 11. The flexural and torsional rigidity of the channel is thereby improved.

Abstract: A computer-controlled game system comprising a computer unit (10) which is adapted for the generation of a game sequence from at least one computer program and from game sequence data, a playback device (12) which is adapted to play back the game sequence in a projection zone and which is connected with the computer unit (10), at least one transmitter means (16) which is adapted for emitting an electromagnetic beam (S) into a predeterminable partial section of the projection zone, a detector means (18) which is adapted for the detection of the electromagnetic beam (S) when same hits the predeterminable partial section of the projection zone, said detector means (18) being connected with the computer unit (10) and adapted to transmit a signal to the computer unit (10), which is characteristic for the respective detected beam, and an alignment device (20) which is associated with the detector means (18) and which is connected with the computer unit (10) in order to align the detector unit (18) to a predetermina

Abstract: A folding top for a convertible has a lateral folding linkage with linkage legs lying opposite to one another in pairs, symmetrically to the longitudinal center plane of the vehicle. The parallelogram links of the linkage legs form a front and a rear four-bar chain, which is supported in the region of a common connecting leg with at least three hinge points. In the case of the inventive folding top, the connector between the two four-bar chains is constructed as a cantilever girder supporting a rear guiding leg of the front four-bar chain as well as a front main guide bar of the rear four-bar chain with a height distance in in each case one of its hinge points and the front four-bar chain with the front link forming the third hinge point is assigned to this cantilever girder.

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting one or more energy lines or conduits, which comprises two substantially parallel strands (2,3) of plastic. Each strand (2,3) is subdivided by transverse separations (5) to form the strand into flexibly interconnected segments (4). The transverse separations (5) extend transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strand (2,3), and they are formed at selected intervals between one another. The transverse separations (5) extend in a side wall portion (6) to the vicinity of a support wall portion (7). At selected intervals, the segments (4) are interconnected by crossbars (8,9), with the segments (4) and the crossbars (8,9) defining a guide channel (10) for running at least one energy line.

Abstract: A method and a device are described for the electrochemical treatment of elongate articles, preferably bars. The article 10 is clamped at one end by means of a clamp 3 and is introduced into a hollow chamber that has a longitudinal axis, in an electrode 30, arranged in a dip bath with a periphery parallel to the axis, in as concentrically axial a manner as possible and is thereby directed through at least one axially displaceable, perforated screening mask 23,26 so that part of the area not to be treated electrochemically is screened from the electrode. The article and electrode are connected to a current source. A container 14 for treatment liquid has at least one electrode 30 therein, the electrode having a hollow chamber with a longitudinal axis and a periphery parallel to the axis. The article is introduced into the hollow chamber. At lease one screening mask 23,26 is axially adjustable within the hollow chamber and has openings for introducing the article.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a contaminated free-flowing material and, in particular, filter dust from industrial metallurgical waste and domestic waste incineration plants are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the starting behavior of a catalytic conversion system by placing an apparatus in the exhaust-gas pipe of an internal combustion engine. The conversion power of the starting region can be determined from the temperature which results when an air/fuel mixture is fed to the catalytic conversion system.

Abstract: An axle for track-bound electrical toy vehicles, particularly railroad vehicles, with an axle shaft which consists preferably of a synthetic material and to the end of which current-drawing wheel rims are rotatably disposed by means of ball bearings, the wheel bearings being slipped onto slip-on sections formed on the axle shaft, metallic plug contact pins being disposed at the axle shaft, which are connected in an electrically conducting manner with the ball bearings and protrude preferably radially for drawing current from the axle shaft.