Abstract: A method of bending a long member includes applying a tensile force to the long member to draw out the long member in a lengthwise direction thereof, measuring a displacement of the long member after commencement of the application of the initial tensile force, and bending the long member by applying a correction tensile force and a bending pressure for bending the long member into a curved shape in the lengthwise direction simultaneously to the long member upon the displacement exceeding a predetermined tensile fracture threshold value within a predetermined period of time or after a lapse of the predetermined period of time without the displacement exceeding the tensile fracture threshold value. The correction tensile force is smaller than the tensile force at the time the displacement exceeds the tensile fracture threshold value or the tensile force at the lapse of the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an ultrasonic flow meter comprising a generator circuit and a receiver circuit electrically separated from the generator circuit. The flow meter further comprises transducer switching means for controlled connection of ultrasonic transducers to either the generator circuit or to the receiver circuit. The output impedance of the generator circuit and the input impedance of the receiver circuit are controlled to be substantially zero.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for monitoring an infusion process in a flow channel and a method for monitoring an infusion process in a flow channel are described. The sensor arrangement includes a pressure sensor with a sensor interface and a plug. The plug has an inner cavity with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the plug is in flow connection with the flow channel and the outlet of the plug is located at the sensor interface.

Abstract: A seat occupancy determination apparatus includes first and second load sensors arranged at one end of a lower side of a seat in a width direction, and a first determination process portion monitoring a fluctuation of a load detected by the load sensors for a predetermined time in a state where a seat belt detection portion detects a disengagement state of a seat belt while an occupant seated state is determined by a determination portion, the first determination process portion determining a load decrease caused by a turning of the vehicle in a case where the fluctuation of the load exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the first determination process portion determining the load decrease caused by the occupant moving away from the seat and that the occupant is not seated on the seat in a case where the fluctuation is equal to or smaller than the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A measurement module that measures force being applied to a man-powered machine includes: a strain sensor that detects strain of a crank of the bicycle configured to transmit force being applied from a user through the crank and one front gear selected among one or more front gears; an MM magnetic sensor that detects the crank passing through a predetermined position; and an MM control part. The MM control part calculates a rotation angle of the crank based on an elapsed time from a time the crank passes through the predetermined position that the sensor has detected, calculates force applied to the crank based on a strain amount of the crank that the strain sensor has detected, associates the rotation angle with the force applied to the crank to calculate distribution of the force applied from the user.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for motor vehicle steering systems, having a torque sensor for magnetically determining a steering torque, and a rotational angle sensor for magnetically determining an absolute steering angle, precisely one carrier member being provided which has a magnetic coding for determining the steering torque and the absolute steering angle and which is shared by the torque sensor and the rotational angle sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a load sensor for measuring a load applied from an occupant and a seat cushion frame, wherein the seat cushion frame comprises right and left side frames extending in a front-and-rear direction, the load sensor is attached to the seat cushion frame, and a concave portion is formed in at least one of the right and left side frames at a position opposite to the load sensor.

Abstract: A sensor array for measuring the deformation of an area caused by a force, comprises a first strip and a second strip arranged in the same plane on the area so as to form a tunnel junction of which at least the first strip is movably arranged on the area so that the gap between the two strips is increased when the area is deformed as a result of the action of the force.

Abstract: A system and method is described for Automated Visual Pipetting on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer or other computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, for improved speed, accuracy and reliability in pipetting procedures. A camera is mounted on a pipette or another type of tool that may be a deposition or non-deposition tool (e.g., milling). A camera feed and recognition software can enable users to replace existing micro-pipetting techniques with a computerized process that may be controlled with a few simple mouse clicks, while the user can directly visualize a live experimental setup. The embodiment also allows for integration with common molecular biology procedure “kits,” and enables the process to be automated and visualized without requiring constant interaction by the user.

Abstract: A device for collecting material from a solid surface, and optionally concentrating the collected material, for subsequent analysis includes a nebulizer that generates and discharges a fluid stream, and a collector positioned to intercept material caused by the fluid stream after it is deflected from the solid surface. The device is usable in a sample collection process having steps of spraying a fluid stream of gas containing nebulized solvent as the solid surface, positioning a collector to intercept material carried by the fluid. The process may be repeated to concentrate the material being sampled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable laboratory cannula for transferring a liquid or a solution from one vessel to another vessel avoiding atmospheric contamination comprising. The cannula includes a hollow stalk region having a hollow first end and a hollow second end; a first manipulating region being continuous with the hollow first end of the stalk region; and a second manipulating region bring continuous with the hollow second end of the stalk region and the first manipulating region.

Abstract: A module unit comprises fluid modules with at least one fluid conduit protruding through the module unit, which is formed of conduit portions merging into each other, which traverse the fluid modules and on side faces of the fluid modules open in fluidic interfaces. Two fluid modules each are releasably connected with each other on opposing side faces, whereby the fluidic interfaces are coupled with each other on opposing side faces. On opposing side faces at least one magnetic element each is provided laterally away from the associated conduits portion. The magnetic elements of opposing side faces are located opposing each other and magnetically attract each other.

Abstract: A paint tester station for testing a paint applicator is disclosed. The paint tester station comprises a testing material defining a testing surface suitable for testing a paint applicator thereon, and a housing defining a plurality of walls surrounding a periphery of the testing surface. The housing defines a window providing access to the testing surface. Thus, as paint is applied to the testing surface through the window, the walls cooperate to assist in limiting application of paint to within the periphery of the testing surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive train, especially a motor vehicle with a drive engine, comprising a main output shaft, by means of which the drive wheels or any other unit can be driven; with a hydrodynamic retarder, comprising a driven bladed primary wheel and a bladed secondary wheel which is stationary or driven in opposite direction to the primary wheel, said wheels jointly forming a toroidal working chamber which is or can be filled with working medium in order to transfer torque hydrodynamically from the primary wheel to the secondary wheel; the drive motor comprises a power take-off shaft via which the primary wheel of the retarder is driven. The invention is characterized in that the hydrodynamic retarder is arranged as a single-step, uncontrolled retarder which can be switched exclusively between an activated state and a deactivated state.

Abstract: A push-chain includes a plurality of push-chain links, each push-chain link of the plurality of push-chain links including two strip-shaped mounting pieces disposed opposite one another and one connecting piece that connects at most half of an end face of the two mounting pieces at one side. Each of the two mounting pieces is provided with two mounting holes in the length direction. A distance between the two mounting holes is equal to half the length of the mounting piece. The mounting holes on the two mounting pieces are arranged opposite one another, and two corners on another side of each of the two mounting pieces are rounded corners allowing the push-chain to bend. Two adjacent push-chain links of the plurality of push-chain links are hinge-connected in a horizontally staggered arrangement by way of a chain pivot and the mounting holes.

Abstract: In order to stably drive a body to be driven such as a lifting table, an engagement chain type device (100) for forward and backward movement is configured in such a manner that a pair of engagement chains (110, 110) has rigid chain portions (110D). The rigid chain portions (110D) are configured in such a manner that, within a predetermined range from the front ends of the chains in the direction in which the pair of engagement chains (110, 110) is rigid, inner tooth plates (111) are constantly engaged with each other and outer tooth plates (112) are constantly engaged with each other. Square column-shaped reinforcement core members (140) fitted in the square column-shaped hollow sections (S) of the rigid chain portions (110D) are connected to mounting members (C).

Abstract: A reciprocating pedal transmission for a pedal-powered vehicle. Two pedals are selectively connected to a driveshaft by one way clutches. A reversing gear mechanism forces the non-pushing pedal to travel in a direction which is opposite to the direction of the pushing pedal. The non-pushing pedal may also be used to input force (a pulling force) if desired. The arcuate range of motion is infinitely variable. The user may reverse the pedal travel at any time using only the forces applied by the feet.

Abstract: A shift device has lever members. These top portions engage with cut-off portions of a hub, being inserted in a groove portion of a shift sleeve. Slanted surfaces of the sleeve contact with the top portions to be capable of transmitting axial pressing force on the pressure-receiving surfaces of the ring. Friction torque acts on the members through first projections of the ring. The members has first slide surfaces contactable with first guide surfaces of the hub at both end portions in a rotational direction of the top portions, and second slide surfaces contactable with second guide surfaces of the hub at both end portions of the members.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus includes a case having a first member and a second member. A first shaft extending in a first direction and a second shaft extending in a second direction intersecting with the first direction are accommodated in the case. A fastener for fastening the first member and the second member to each other is inserted through a hole formed in the first member. A bearing support part for supporting the second shaft is formed in the first member. In a third direction perpendicular to both of the first direction and the second direction, a whole of the hole is positioned in one side in the third direction than an inner peripheral end of the bearing support part in the one side in the third direction.

Abstract: A horizontal multijoint type robot is so constructed that it comprises a first arm connected through a first joint shaft to a base, a second arm connected through a second joint shaft to the first arm, and a working shaft provided rotatably and movably up and down on the distal end of the second arm, and that the arm length L1 of the first arm and the arm length L2 of the second arm are equal to each other so that the second arm is able to overlap the first arm.

Abstract: A parallel link robot includes a first arm including a first joint portion; a second arm including a second joint portion swingably engaging with the first joint portion, the second arm being connected to the first arm to make up a link mechanism; and a biasing mechanism unit which biases the second joint portion toward the first joint portion. The biasing mechanism unit includes a connection member attached to the second arm and the connection member includes a locking portion configured to lock the connection member to the second arm.

Abstract: Construction is achieved that is capable of maintaining the holding force by which a support bracket 12a holds an outer column 13a. One pivoting friction plate 25 for telescopic mechanism is held between the inside surface of a support plate section 20a of the support bracket 12a and the outside surface of a displacement bracket 18a that is fastened to the outer column 13a. When adjusting the forward-backward position of a steering wheel, the pivoting friction plate 25 for telescopic mechanism pivots around a support pin 33 as an adjustment rod 22a displaces along a long hole 19a for telescopic mechanism and a long guide hole 32.

Abstract: An agricultural working vehicle includes a working tool, a drive assembly for raising and lowering the working tool and a control element that is deflected from a neutral position in different directions. A speed (v) at which the drive assembly moves the working tool is a continuous function of a deflection (a) of the control element.

Abstract: A locking device for a steering column is provided. The locking device includes an operating lever configured to rotate between a first position and a second position, an actuating body configured to rotate in response to rotation of the operating lever and a locking cam operably connected to the actuating body and rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position in response to rotation of the actuating body. The locking cam includes an eccentric locking surface having a plurality of locking teeth. A locking segment is positioned adjacent to the locking cam, the locking segment having a plurality of segment teeth formed thereon. A shaft extends along a first axis and the actuating body and locking cam are positioned on the shaft and configured to rotate about the first axis.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism (rotating device) that can be easily accessed by the surgeon's finger to rotate an endoscope or similar instrument. The rotation mechanism is a device/component with a “starfish” configuration, which can be attached to the endoscope/arthroscope just distal to the eyepiece (or to an alternate attachment to a camera). The starfish component has a plurality of projections that extend radially from the endoscope axis, and beyond the diameter of the mechanism on the camera head that grasps the arthroscope eyecup. The projections can be easily accessed by the surgeon's finger to rotate the endoscope.

Abstract: An insertion apparatus includes a moving unit moving between a first movement position in a state that a motion portion performs a motion and a second movement position in a state that the motion of the motion portion is regulated. A link unit oh the insertion apparatus includes a coupling portion which couples a first link with a second link in a state that the first link and the second link form a substantially V-like shape having a link coupling position as an apex when the moving unit is placed at the first movement position and in a state that the first link and the second link form a substantially linear shape that does not bend at the link coupling position when the moving unit is placed at the second movement position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety device on a steering handle, capable of controlling a direction-control wheel of a wheeled vehicle. The handlebar is engaged with the head part by its mortise with a tenon of the head part. When an outer bar end of the handlebar is hit, an inner tube of the handlebar will be pushed to disengage the mortise and the tenon to rotate the handlebar along. Alternatively, paired washers with wedge-shaped teeth can be utilized to engage the handlebar with the head part. When the outer bar end is hit, the washers are disengaged to allow the handlebar to rotate. Moreover, a hydraulic system or an inserting rod with a chassis groove system can be employed to maintain the original direction of the direction-control wheel when the handlebar is hit. Therefore, a sudden turn of the direction-control wheel and an fall-over of the rider and the vehicle can be prevented.

Abstract: An interface for actuating a device is described. According to one aspect, an interface for actuating a device includes a boss member arranged to be extended from a shaft to receive a user's manipulation, wherein when the boss member receives the user's manipulation, the boss member is arranged to project the shaft to an actuating position arranged to actuate the device.

Abstract: An eccentric bearing for an electrohydraulic piston pump assembly of a vehicle brake system includes a shaft which can be driven in rotation about its axis, a bearing ring which is eccentric relative to the shaft, and rolling bodies arranged between the bearing ring and the shaft. The rolling bodies have different diameters corresponding to a varying width of a gap between the bearing ring and the shaft. When the shaft is driven in rotation, an eccentricity of the bearing ring circulates around the shaft at half of the rotational speed of the shaft and drives pump pistons. The pump pistons bear at the outside against the bearing ring so as to perform a reciprocating movement.

Abstract: Three flywheels which have the same size and the same weight at equal distances/equal intervals from the gravity of a disc air vehicle are tandem-arranged on the horizontal surface passing through a gravity point which is the center of the disc air vehicle, and the flywheels are fast rotated by power such as a motor or an engine in the same direction and at the same speed, whereby the three flywheels generate combined centrifugal force with an unreal vertical axis passing through the gravity thereof as the center.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a conventional spur gear transmission or magnetic gear transmission, with a cycloidal configuration. The magnetic gears include contact points such that the mobile gear rolls on the fixed gear. Alternatively, a balance wheel is incorporated, which generates a centrifugal force opposite to the one associated with the mobile gear, of equal magnitude and on the same plane as this latter one, thereby completely eliminating the unbalancing of the mechanism. The balance wheel is mounted on the high-speed shaft in a manner similar to the mobile gear, and has the freedom to displace itself radially through centrifugal effect in the opposite direction to the eccentric position of the center of the mobile gear until it presses against a fixed track over which it rolls, concentric with the fixed gear with an equal force, opposite and collinear with that produced by the mobile gear.

Abstract: There are provided a hub for a flywheel and an energy storage flywheel. The hub for a flywheel is provided between a rotor and a rotational shaft of a flywheel to allow the rotor to have the same rotation speed as that of the rotational shaft. The hub includes a hollow main dome in which a through hole into which the rotational shaft is inserted is formed in one end and an opening is formed in the other end in a longitudinal direction of the rotational shaft, and that is formed by winding a composite material therearound; and a sub dome that is bonded to the rotor and is formed by winding the composite material around an outer surface of the main dome.

Abstract: A torque transmission assembly, particularly a hydrodynamic torque converter, a fluid coupling or a wet clutch, includes a housing arrangement that includes a torsional vibration damper arrangement having an input region which is coupled to or can be coupled to the housing arrangement and an output region to be coupled to a driven member. The torque transmission assembly also includes at least one mass damper arrangement having a damper mass arrangement which is coupled to the torque transmission assembly by a mass damper elastic arrangement.

Abstract: Provided is a pedal force sensor which, in pedal force detection utilizing an elastic body, can detect pedal force over a wide range and reduce detection errors originating from variation in the attachment position or length etc. of the elastic body. Linkage between a drive wheel (30) that is fixed to a crankshaft (14) and a sprocket (50) that transmits rotary force of the crankshaft (14) to a propelling vehicle wheel is effected by a plurality of springs (80 to 90), and furthermore the space between each spring (80 to 90) and compression means thereof is set in such a way that the compression commencement timings of the plurality of springs (80 to 90) are offset. When detecting pedal force from the phase difference of the drive wheel (30) and the sprocket (50), the number of springs that are utilized changes in accordance with the range of the phase difference.

Abstract: A multi-speed transmission for a motor vehicle, in particular for a sports car, has several forward speeds and a reverse speed, an input or primary shaft, a first output or secondary shaft for driving a first drive shaft leading to an axle differential, and a second output shaft or tertiary shaft for driving a second drive shaft leading to another axle differential. The first output or secondary shaft and the second output or tertiary shaft carry two meshing fixed gears. The fixed gear on the first output or secondary shaft meshes with an idle gear on the input or primary shaft. In one of the forward speeds the idle gear coupled in a rotationally restrained manner with the input or primary shaft directly drives the fixed gear on the first output or secondary shaft.

Abstract: A spindle unit having a tilt shaft for rotating and tilting a spindle head so that a posture of a spindle changes including: the spindle head rotatably supporting the spindle, a tool being attached to a front end of the spindle; a spindle head support having a mutually separated pair of side walls, the spindle head support supporting the spindle head between the pair of side walls in a rotatable and tiltable manner; two power transmission mechanisms provided along the pair of side walls of the spindle head support for transmitting rotational drive power to the tilt shaft; and two drive source devices of the tilt shaft provided between the pair of side walls, the output shafts of the drive source devices being arranged to face the side walls and being connected to the power transmission mechanisms.

Abstract: A drive train for a motor vehicle includes: a primary drive unit; a powershift transmission which is arranged behind the primary drive unit in the direction of the power flow; a starting element which is arranged in the power flow between the primary drive unit and the powershift transmission and which includes at least one coupling; an electrical machine which is arranged in the power flow between the starting element and the powershift transmission; and at least one retarder which is arranged in the power flow before and/or after the powershift transmission.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method during the oxidation and sintering of pellets (1) arranged in a compartment (2) in which the sintering takes place with the aid of a medium with a high temperature, which medium heats the pellets (1). The method comprises the introduction of a first medium (3) into the compartment (2) through an inlet (4) connected to the compartment (2) and the heating of the first medium (3) in the inlet (4) through the use of a combustion arrangement (5), or a part of a combustion arrangement, arranged in the inlet (4) and comprising fuel. The use of the combustion arrangement (5) comprises the ignition of the fuel, combustion of the fuel whereby combustion heat is developed, and the transfer of the combustion heat to the first medium (3) that is present at the combustion arrangement (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing nanoparticles from a noble metal and to the use of the nanoparticles produced using the method. It is the object of the invention to provide possibilities for a simple and inexpensive production of nanoparticles from a noble metal in which influence can be directly made on the particle size of the nanoparticles thus produced. Nanoparticles of silver, gold and platinum can be produced with an adjustable particle size using the method in accordance with the invention. A chemical compound of the respective noble metal is dissolved in an aqueous solution or the noble metal is dissolved in an acid mixture. An aqueous solution containing at least one surfactant is added to the respective solution and a reductant is additionally added with silver and platinum. The parameters: concentration of the chemical compound or of the noble metal, the temperature, pH and the fraction of surfactant are influenced to influence the particle size.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the production of direct reduced iron, including: removing a top gas from a direct reduction furnace; carbon monoxide shifting the top gas using a carbon monoxide shift reactor to form a carbon monoxide shifted top gas having a reduced carbon monoxide content; adding one of a coal gas, a synthesis gas, and an export gas to at least a portion of the carbon monoxide shifted top gas to form a combined gas; removing carbon dioxide from the combined gas using a carbon dioxide removal unit to form a carbon dioxide lean combined gas; and providing the carbon dioxide lean combined gas to the direct reduction furnace as a reducing gas for producing direct reduced iron after heating to reduction temperature. Optionally, the method includes removing carbon dioxide from the top gas using a carbon dioxide removal unit prior to carbon monoxide shifting the top gas.

Abstract: A ratcheting wrench includes a handle and a working end. A body is combined to the working end of the handle for rotation with respect to the working end around a first axis. A pawl couples the working end of the handle to the body for one-way rotation of the body around the first axis. A removable insert is coupled to the body for rotation with respect to the body around a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. A catch assembly selectively couples the insert to the body, so that the insert can be removed.

Abstract: A wrench includes a handle having a driving head which has a clamping hole. The driving head has a top surface and a bottom surface. The outer periphery of the top surface is tangent to an inside of a first circle and the outer periphery of the bottom surface is located on a second circle. The first circle is larger than the second circle. The second circle is larger than the clamping hole. When the first and second circles are projected on a horizontal plane, the second circle is located within the first circle and is tangent to the second first circle at a tangent point. The clamping hole and the first circle are located on a common axis which is located on a vertical plane. The two respective centers of the first and second circles and the tangent point are located on the vertical plane.

Abstract: A torque transmission driver is disclosed. The torque transmission driver has a main body having a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion is adapted to receive and transmit torque from a torque generation source, and the second end portion is opposite the first end portion and has a key shape adapted to fit a recess in a fastener and has a protruding lead end having a taper between 10 and 30 and different in shape than the key shape with at least a portion of the protruding lead end substantially coextensive with the major dimension of the key shape. A torque transmission driver adapted to drive a small fasteners is also disclosed where the key shape is adapted to fit the recess of the small fastener.

Abstract: A single-shaft yaw electric bolt-tightening machine, comprising a base (1), a bracket (2), an electric tightening shaft assembly (14), a sleeve (15), a reaction force supporting board (16), a dedicated sleeve (17), a reaction force sleeve (18), a servomotor (19), a torque sensor (20), an angle sensor (21) and a connecting shaft (22). The bracket (2) is fixed on the base (1) and is provided with a rotary servomotor (3) and an encoder (4). The rotary servomotor (3) is connected with an output shaft (5) which is provided with a small pulley (6). The small pulley (6) is fitted with a big pulley (8) by a toothed belt (7). The big pulley (8) is connected with a rotating shaft (9). A guide rod (12) is connected with a rotating arm (10) by a shaft sleeve (11) and is fixed on a cover-plate bracket (13) in which the electric tightening shaft assembly (14) is fixed.

Abstract: An improved hand tool includes an improved handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes an elongated handle having a non-circular external cross-section and further includes an elongated support that comprises an elongated end extending from the handle and having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. A tool apparatus includes a tool and a socket, with the socket having an opening formed therein. The end of the handle apparatus is received with an interference fit in the opening formed in the socket to retain the handle apparatus and the tool apparatus together. A collar can additionally be provided about the socket to improve the aesthetic properties of the connection between the socket and handle and to increase the toughness of the connection therebetween.

Abstract: A clamping device (01), for use on a lathe, includes a plurality of basic clamping supports (06), which can be moved in a star-shaped formation in relation to an axis of rotation and on each of which a clamping jaw (11) for clamping workpieces can be attached. The basic clamping supports (06) can be adjusted simultaneously by means of an adjusting drive (21, 36) of the clamping device (01). At least two basic clamping supports (06) are coupled directly or indirectly to one another by an outer rocker (15). At least in the middle of the adjusting path, a limited inward displacement of a basic clamping support (06a, 06c, and 06b, 06d, respectively) leads to a swiveling of the outer rocker (15a, 15c) and an outward displacement of the other coupled basic clamping support (06b, 06d, and 06a, 06c, respectively).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device for cutting strips from a band of cord-reinforced unvulcanized rubber. The device comprises a frame, a first and a second cutting member having a substantially straight first and second cutting edge, respectively, of a hard metal, wherein the first cutting member is fixedly attached to the frame, and the second cutting member is substantially rectilinearly movable by means of a guide rail that is attached to the frame. The second cutting edge is movable along the first cutting edge for cutting the strips. The guide rail on the one hand is hinged to the frame parallel to the first cutting edge, and on the other hand is attached to the frame by means of a tensioning member. The tensioning member is adapted for providing a constant transverse force with which the guide rail is pushed to the first cutting edge. The frame further comprises a stop member for bounding the movement of the guide rail to the first cutting edge.

Abstract: A composition dispensing device containing a moisturizing personal care composition suitable for use on wet skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for slicing at least one food bar by means of a slicing device, in which method at least one food bar in in each case one lane is transported by means of in each case one transport means in the direction of a cutting blade which is driven in rotation and which, in a cutting plane at the front end of the food bar, severs food slices from the food bar, which food slices are combined into portions and transported away, wherein in order to generate the portion or transport the portion away, the cutting blade performs unproductive cuts during which the cutting blade is moved but no food slices are severed from the food bar.

Abstract: A method and a device for separating food products, including to permit a straight cut at high cycle rates, the food product is conveyed by a conveying device in the direction of transport. The food product is cut through, where a cutting element is moved in the direction of transport and transverse to the direction of transport, wherein the motion of the cutting element transverse to the direction of transport is controlled independently of its motion in the direction of transport and the food product does not rest on the cutting area on the conveying means.