Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable and re-useable grillage (100) for receiving and supporting a heavy load during transportation as well as methods of making and using same. The grillage (100) comprising a base (3); a load bearing structure (4) coupled to the base (3), the load bearing structure (4) is used for supporting the heavy load; and a framework (5) attached to the load bearing structure (4). The grillage (100) is containerized such that the combination of the base (3), load bearing structure (4) and the framework (5) forming the grillage has external dimensions and weight that conforms with ISO specifications for an intermodal container. The containerized grillage (100) may be used with different sized legs for different sized heavy loads. It may also be shipped in a vertical stacked formation using cost-effective standard shipping for containers.

Abstract: An orthotic device is coupleable to a fastener installation tool and is configured to be worn on an appendage of a user of the fastener installation tool. The orthotic device is configurable between a relaxed state and a rigid state, and includes at least one activation component responsive to an activation signal output by a controller in communication with the fastener installation tool. The at least one activation component changes the orthotic device from the relaxed state to the rigid state in response to operation of the fastener installation tool.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for securing a monitored zone having at least one hazard zone with respect to a machine is provided, wherein the sensor arrangement has at least one optoelectronic monitoring sensor for detecting objects in the monitored zone and has a control and evaluation unit that is configured to compare the positions of detected objects with the hazard zone and to initiate a safety-relevant response of the machine in the case of a dangerous position. The control and evaluation unit is furthermore configured to generate and to monitor a further hazard zone with respect to a detected object.

Abstract: A composite tapered tubular assembly includes a composite tapered tube extending between a first end and a second end and tapered so as to have a smaller radius R1 at the first end than a radius R2 at the second end. The assembly also includes a first internal annular wedge that is in contact with an inner surface of the tube at said first end and a first external annular wedge in contact with the outer surface of the tube at said first end. The assembly further includes a first nut provided at said first end that is configured to be connected to said first internal wedge and a second external annular wedge provided on an outer surface of the tube and a second internal annular wedge in contact with the inner surface of said composite tube at said second end, and a second nut connected to an internal surface.

Abstract: A gas station for delivery of gas to appliances, in particular in a building, comprising a casing (12) and a gas regulation device (13) with several components comprising a gas regulator 14 and one filter (32), wherein the gas regulation device (13) is mounted or mountable within the casing (12), wherein the casing (12) comprises a ground plate (10) and a cover element (11) being securable or secured onto the ground plate (10), wherein the ground plate (10) is configured for mounting to a wall or to an external mounting post (50).

Abstract: A device comprises an assembly for attaching to and moving on the production line. The attachment and movement assembly comprises at least two clamps that can be actuated selectively to clamp the production line, the attachment and movement assembly comprising an active mechanism for moving the clamps longitudinally relative to each other. The attachment and movement assembly comprises a tilting mechanism for tilting the clamps relative to each other, between a position in which they are parallel to each other and a position in which they are tilted with respect to each other. The tilting mechanism comprises a flexion bar capable of switching from a straight configuration in the parallel position of the clamps to a curved configuration in the tilted position of the clamps.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a light emitting module and a lighting device using the light emitting module. The light emitting module includes a light source component, and several light guide sheets arranged at a periphery of the light source component, the light source component includes several groups of light source strips vertically arranged, and each group of light source strips is covered with one of the light guide sheets.

Abstract: An LED light bulb comprises an LED filament configured for emitting omnidirectional light. The filament comprises a linear array of LED chips operably interconnected to emit light upon energization, a conductive electrode electrically connected with the linear array of LED chips, and a light conversion coating enclosing the linear array of the LED chip and the electrode. The light conversion coating includes a top layer and a base layer conformally interconnected to form a unitary enclosure. The top layer is coated on a first side of the linear array of LED chips and the electrode. The base layer is coated on a second side of the linear array of LED chips and the electrode. A first LED chip in the linear array of LED chips is guided by the unitary enclosure to a different angle in relation to a second LED chip in the linear array of the LED chips.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a bulb shell, a base portion, a light bar module, a core stem, a lamp cap and a driving piece. The light bar module is composed of a plurality of light bars. Each light bar houses a plurality of LED chips. Electrical connectors are set at the two ends of each light bar respectively. The core stem extends upwardly from the base portion and has an expansion portion at the top. The electrical connector of light bars is fixed to the expansion portion. The open end of the lamp cap is connected to the bottom of the bulb shell. The driving piece is placed in the lamp cap. The lighting device achieves a technical effect in which the lighting effect is uniform and the lighting angle is large.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an LED lamp has a generally bulb shape. The LEDs are low power types and are encapsulated in thin, narrow, flexible strips. The LEDs are connected in series in the strips to drop a desired voltage. The strips are affixed to the outer surface of a bulb form to provide structure to the lamp. The strips are connected in parallel to a power supply, which may be housed in the lamp. Since many low power LEDs are used and are spread out over a large surface area, there is no need for a large metal heat sink. Further, the light emission is similar to that of an incandescent bulb. In other embodiment, there is no bulb form and the strips are bendable to have a variety of shapes. In another embodiment, a light sheet is bent to provide 360 degrees of light emission. Many other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An LED light bulb with integrated power supply, and which may incorporate integrated communications and processing functions. The LED light bulb is designed to be efficiently manufactured in mass quantities using automated assembly techniques, and is constructed to exhibit the spatial light pattern of a regular incandescent bulb as closely as possible. Where communications and processing functions are integrated, the LED light bulb is able to communicate via wireless communications to a mobile phone, notebook, tablet, or other computing device.

Abstract: A fluorescent module includes a fluorescent member, a heat dissipation member, and an optical relaxation member. The fluorescent member includes a phosphor-containing layer, and a light reflecting layer. The fluorescent member is secured to the heat dissipation member so that the light reflecting layer is arranged between the phosphor-contacting layer and the heat dissipation member. The optical relaxation member is configured to absorb and/or diffuse light. The optical relaxation member is arranged with respect to the fluorescent member so that the light reflecting layer is arranged between the phosphor-containing layer and the optical relaxation member.

Abstract: A thin profile surface mount LED lighting apparatus includes a housing, an LED board including multiple LEDs, and a lens. The lens has a back side facing the LED board and a front side that provides a downward facing surface when the LED lighting apparatus is installed in an opening of a ceiling. The lens is disposed with respect to the LED board such that the LEDs illuminate the back side of the lens. A first spacing of the LEDs causes resulting light from the downward facing surface of the lens to be substantially uniform during operation of the apparatus. In one example, a thin front edge of a sidewall of the housing, forming a perimeter around the lens, is flush with the lens and is appreciably thin (e.g., a thickness of less than three millimeters), and a depth of the sidewall housing is less than one inch.

Abstract: A smart street lamp is provided. By a structural design of a device erection seat having the same form, a smart street lamp can not only be used for disposing different types of electronic devices, but also unify installation specifications of electronic devices disposed on a street lamp, so as to achieve the purpose of city beautification. It also facilitates subsequent unified maintenance management for these electronic devices, so that labor cost can be saved effectively.

Abstract: A sunlight-based projector system (3) is disclosed for providing a direct light beam (5). The projector system (3) comprises a sunlight receiving unit (9) with a collector system (13), a plurality of optical fibers (15), and a plurality of fiber output channels (44). The collector system (13) collects natural outdoor light, and couples the collected light into the plurality of optical fibers (15). The projector system (3) comprises further a sunlight forming unit (11) with a plurality of optical collimator units (47) arranged in a two-dimensional array, wherein each optical collimator unit (47) receives the respective fiber output light (45) and comprises at least one optical collimator (49) for reducing the angular distribution width of the received divergent fiber output light (45). Output areas of the plurality of optical collimator units (47) form essentially a continuously extending large light-emitting face (53) of the sunlight forming unit (11) for emitting an essentially collimated light beam (5).

Abstract: A vehicle lamp system based on a PBS (Polarization Beam Splitter) is provided, including a light source, the PBS, a collimating lens set, an imaging lens set, an LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) control chip and a light path control unit. The collimating lens set and the PBS are successively arranged along a light emission direction of the light source. The LCOS control chip is arranged at a light path of an S wave reflected by a contact surface of the PBS. The imaging lens set is arranged at an emergent light path of the S wave after being modulated by the LCOS control chip and transmitted through the contact surface of the PBS. The light path control unit is arranged at a light path of a P wave transmitted through the contact surface of the PBS. Through the light path control unit, utilization of a light energy is improved.

Abstract: Provided is an LED lamp for prevention of freezing, comprising: a housing opened at a front side thereof; an LED unit disposed inside the housing; a lens mounted at the opened front side of the housing and configured to allow lighting light emitted from the LED unit to transmit therethrough; a heating member disposed at the rear side of the lens and configured to generate heat by being supplied with power; a sensor unit disposed at the inside of the housing and configured to sense the internal temperature of the housing; and a control unit configured to control the power supplied to the heating member depending on the internal temperature of the housing, sensed by the sensor unit.

Abstract: Provided is an optical device, a method for manufacturing the same, and a display device. The optical device includes a chip substrate and a quantum dot film. The quantum dot film includes a quantum dot functional layer, a first package substrate, a second package substrate, and a prism structure and/or a uniform-light diffusing film.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lens and an illuminating device employing the same. The lens is an extendable lens, and includes a light incident surface, a light emitting surface, and a first reflecting surface and a second reflecting surface disposed on two sides of the light incident surface respectively. Light enters the lens from the light incident surface at least includes: a first part which is reflected by the second reflecting surface and then directly emits from the light emitting surface, and a second part which is reflected to the second reflecting surface by the first reflecting surface, reflected by the second reflecting surface, and then emits from the light emitting surface.

Abstract: An optical device including at least a part of a rotation body acquired by rotating a reference plane shape or a parallelly shifted body acquired by parallelly shifting the reference plane shape, the reference plane shape including an incidence portion allowing light from a predetermined site to enter, an emit portion that reflects the light which has traveled through the incidence portion and which is directly irradiated and a first reflection portion that reflects the reflected light by the emit portion toward the emit portion. The reference plane shape may include a second reflection portion that reflects the light which has traveled through the incidence portion and which is directly irradiated to the emit portion. An optical system apparatus includes a light source placed at the predetermined site.

Abstract: A lamp comprises: an elongate support, a plurality of light directing members, and a light generating unit. The light directing members are supported by the elongate support at respective different positions along the length of the elongate support. Each light directing member is rotatable at least partially around the elongate support to select a rotational position of the light directing member from a respective range of rotational positions of the light directing member; Each light directing member cooperates with the light generating unit so that at any rotational position within said respective range of rotational positions of the light directing member, the light directing member receives light from the light generating unit and directs the light away from the lamp in a direction dependent on the selected rotational position of the light directing member.

Abstract: An LED light apparatus includes a back cover, a surrounding wall, a light source and a surface ring. The back cover has a top side and a back cover inner side. The surrounding wall is connected to the back cover. The light source is fixed to an inner wall side of the surrounding wall. The surface ring has a surface ring inner side connected to the surrounding wall. The surface ring inner side, the inner wall side and the back cover inner side form a light movement space. The back cover inner side has a three-dimension curve surface for reflecting light to the light opening of the surface ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to an angle-adjustable lamp, comprising a lamp body, a threading cylinder located at an end of the lamp body and extending axially along the lamp body, and an angle adjusting mechanism, the angle adjusting mechanism comprises a mounting base rotatable mounted on the threading cylinder relative to the lamp body, an elastic piece which can rotate synchronously with the mounting base relative to the lamp body, and an outer end cover which is arranged on the threading cylinder and fixedly connected with the lamp body. Compared with the existing technology, the device provided in the present invention has the advantages of simple assembly structure, short time consumption and production cost-saving.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility. The lighting fixture includes a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility, a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing, and a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source including a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). When the unitary housing is mounted to the surface in the security detention facility, the internal components of the lighting fixture (e.g., the light source) are not accessible, such that inmates of the security detention facility are unable to damage the internal components of the lighting fixture or access the internal components of the lighting fixture to hide weapons or contraband therein or use those components to harm themselves, other inmates, and/or security personnel.

Abstract: A sports lighting fixture including a single cast body which combines the functions of the base, heatsink, reflector housing, and interconnection gaskets, with many cast female holes that are later tapped with threads to eliminate the need for any nuts as fasteners. As a result, the single body becomes multi-functional. Channels may be cast into the single piece body to allow for heat pipes to be press fit. Several locations on the body may include tapped holes to attach mounting hardware (lens retainer), visors, power supply, and LED array printed circuit board. The body includes a cavity to receive a reflector. The reflector may be a single unit or segmented. The cavity may alternatively be coated with reflective material. The body incudes heat fins which extend from the back of the fixture and transition forward around the reflector cavity toward a front opening.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of attaching accessories to LED lamps and for providing active accessories in LED lamps are disclosed. The active accessories include single-function active accessories as well as multi-function active accessories.

Abstract: A structure for retaining an object such as a lighting element, comprising a base structure having at least one surface and a retaining cavity disposed in a surface of the base structure, wherein the retaining cavity cross section comprises opposing tapered window retention surfaces and opposing bevel surfaces disposed between the surface opening and each of the opposing tapered window retention surfaces. A lighting element may be disposed in the retaining cavity. The retaining cavity may have a cross section that is complementary to a cross section of an object to be retained. A lighting system for a base structure comprising a plurality of stacked planar sheets, having a lighting element disposed between a top sheet and the next planar sheet below the top sheet in the stack of sheets, oriented such that a portion of the light emitted by the lighting element passes through said top sheet.

Abstract: A modular track light includes an electrical box and an adaptor that links the modular track light to a track. This adaptor connects to the electrical box through one or more rotating components. The electrical box has a groove with a power supply plate therein. The power supply plate is slidably removable from a power consumption plate which is attached to a fixture through one or more additional rotating components. When the power consumption plate is fastened to the power supply plate, an electrode clip on the power consumption plate engages an electrode contact point on the power supply plate, creating an electrical connection between the electrical box and the fixture. When these plates are separated, the electrode clip disengages the electrode contact point, disconnecting the electrical box and the fixture. The modular track light is easy to replace and can fulfill the demands of different applications.

Abstract: A light includes a housing including a front face, a first face, a second face, and a first surface arranged between the second face and the front face. A lens is disposed in the front face and a light source is covered by the lens. A power source is configured to provide power to the light source. The first face is angled at a first oblique angle with respect to the front face, the second face is angled at a second oblique angle with respect to the front face, and the first surface is angled at a third oblique angle with respect to the front face. The first face, the second face, and the first surface each define a surface configured to support the light.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a housing and a light trap. The light trap includes a wireless communication module support adapted to removably support a wireless communication module such as a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module on the light trap. A retrofit kit for an existing light fixture includes a light trap and a wireless communication module. The light trap is adapted to span a gap between a housing and an optic of the existing light fixture and includes a wireless communication module support. The wireless communication module is removably supported by the wireless communication module on the light trap.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for commissioning improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to send and receive signals and control the LED light bars, and network connectivity to other fixtures.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to a proximity-illuminance sensor and an electronic device including the same to increase the accuracy of the illuminance sensor and addressing crosstalk issues. According to an embodiment, an electronic device comprises a transparent member, a scattering member disposed under a portion of the transparent member to scatter light incident at a designated angle from an outside of the electronic device through the transparent member, a light receiving element disposed under the portion and configured to obtain scattered light which is scattered by the scattering member from at least a part of incident light, and a control circuit configured to determine a brightness of the incident light based on, at least, the scattered light obtained through the light receiving element. The electronic device may be implemented in various manners according to embodiments of the disclosure.

Abstract: A modular circuit includes a female plug-in module and a female plug-in connector connected to the female plug-in module. The female plug-in module includes an N-hedron. A plurality of first sockets or first pins are provided on each surface of the N-hedron. The first sockets or first pins on different surfaces are electrically connected in series or in parallel to form a plurality of circuits connected in series or in parallel on the N-hedron. N is greater than or equal to 2. The female plug-in connector includes a connector body, and second sockets or second pins are respectively provided at two ends of the connector body. The second sockets or second pins at the two ends of the connector body are electrically connected in series or in parallel.

Abstract: A street light has a pole of at least 6 feet in length, and has an electrical socket attached to an end of the pole. The socket includes a body having an interior, and a cover positioned on the body to cover the interior of the body. The cover has a ring-shaped openings providing passage into the interior of the body. Resiliently mounted electrical contactors are each positioned in the interior of the body and adjacent to one of the ring-shaped openings in the cover. A central bore extends through the body, and a ledge is positioned at the end of the bore to extend radially outward. The socket is connectable to a mating plug to mechanically and electrically connect a street light or other device to the pole. The street light can include sensors that are connectable using a similar socket and plug.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device with a flexible LED light that may be used as a utility light, work light, or inspection light to illuminate task or work areas. The lighting device is moisture resistant and/or chemical resistant. The flexible LED light is resistant to failure caused by bending and twisting.

Abstract: An aircraft mirror assembly includes a light source, a front cover, and a light guide. The front cover is semi-transparent, the light source is arranged adjacent to an edge of the light guide, and the light guide is arranged adjacent to the front cover. In various aspects, the front cover includes an illumination zone, and, in an activated configuration, the light guide is configured to direct light from the light source to the illumination zone such that light is directed through the illumination zone. In certain aspects, the front cover includes an indicator, and, in an activated configuration, the light guide is configured to direct light from the light source to the indicator such that the indicator is activated. In various examples, the aircraft mirror assembly is provided with an aircraft cabin assembly positionable in a cabin of an aircraft.

Abstract: A boot lamp includes a housing, the housing secures one or more batteries, one or more light sources, one or more electric contacts, one or more straps, and one or more attachment prongs to a boot; and wherein the one or more attachment prongs engage the boot forming a first attachment point to the boot and the one or more straps engage the boot forming a second attachment point to the boot. The boot lamp described herein may be used in climbing, caving, biking, hunting, hiking, or mountaineering.

Abstract: It is disclosed a fabric (10) comprising a main layer (1), at least one LED (2) and a supporting element (3), wherein said at least one LED (2) is arranged on a coupling surface (3a) of said supporting element (3), and wherein said coupling surface (3a) is coupled to the inner surface (1a) of said main layer (1), said supporting element (3) comprising a plurality of electrical connections (4) to electrically connect said at least one LED (2) to a logic control unit (6) configured to control said at least one LED (2) in function of a sensing signal coming from a sensing device (7), said main layer (1) being provided with at least one opening (5) arranged in correspondence of said at least one LED (2) for allowing the light emitted by said at least one LED (2) to pass therethrough. It is further disclosed an article comprising the above mentioned fabric (10) and a process for producing the fabric (10).

Abstract: Solar/Rankine steam cycle hybrid concentrating solar power (CSP) systems and methods for designing or retrofitting existent natural circulation boilers using saturated or superheated steam produced by direct steam generation (DSG) or Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) steam generators and CSP solar field technology systems are described. Additionally, methods and processes of retrofitting the existent Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) or biomass, gas, oil or coal fired boilers to operate integrated to a molten salt/water-steam heat exchangers are disclosed. The hybrid CSP systems are highly efficient due to the increase of steam generated by the solar section comprising either the DSG receiver or the molten salt-water-steam sequential heat exchangers, pre-heaters, boiler/saturated steam generators, super-heaters and re-heaters.

Abstract: A method for removing condensate from a steam line during a cold startup is provided, including introducing a dip tube in a substantially vertical orientation within a substantially vertical section of a steam line, wherein the dip tube includes a proximal end and a distil end, immersing the distil end within a volume of condensate, connecting the proximal end to a removal conduit external to the steam line, and removing at least a portion of the condensate through the removal conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid fuel burner which ensures ignition performance and flame holding performance of a fuel nozzle. The present invention provides a solid fuel burner which achieves cost reduction by simplifying the structure of the fuel nozzle, for example, and which ensures the ignition performance and flame holding performance of the fuel nozzle. Further, the present invention provides a burner which enables stable combustion by both solid fuel and oil combustion with the suppression of soot and dust and mist generated during the oil start-up envisaged.

Abstract: A combustion system supports a swirl-stabilized preheating flame with a preheating fuel and an oxidant. The combustion system preheats a perforated flame holder with the preheating flame. After the perforated flame holder has been preheated to the threshold temperature, the combustion system outputs a primary fuel. The perforated flame holder receives a mixture of the primary fuel and the oxidant supports a combustion reaction of the primary fuel and the oxidant.

Abstract: A flame holder system includes a support structure configured to support a plurality of burner tiles within a furnace volume. The support structure includes a frame supporting a support lattice. A number of burner tiles are arranged in an array on the support lattice. The support structure is configured to be assemblable without tools inside the furnace volume, using components that are sized to fit through an access port in a wall of the furnace.

Abstract: Valvular control circuit (10) comprising a first valve element (12) coupled with a manual drive member (20) to generate a pilot light (21), a second valve element (14) coupled with a second valve switch (15), a control and command unit (16) coupled with a DC/DC electric voltage converter (17) and able to command said second valve switch (15) by means of a command signal, wherein said valvular control circuit (10) comprises a first thermoelectric power source (22) coupled with the DC/DC electric voltage converter (17), and a second thermoelectric power source (23) coupled with at least one of either the first valve element (12) or the second valve element (14), said thermoelectric power sources (22, 23) both being fed by a pilot light (21).

Abstract: An environmentally friendly combustion chamber for stable combustion of biomass gasification combustible gas. The combustion chamber is divided into a first stage cavity body (45) and a second stage cavity body (48) by a honeycomb-shaped heat storage body (46). A combustion pipe (41) is connected to a biomass gas inlet and a primary air distribution pipe (54), the combustion pipe (41) is connected to the first stage cavity body (45), and an ignition gun (42) and a thermocouple T1 are arranged on the first stage cavity body (45). A secondary air distribution pipe (47), opposite the honeycomb-shaped heat storage body (46), and a thermocouple T2 are arranged within the second stage cavity body (48), and the second stage cavity body (48) is connected to an outlet high temperature flue gas pipe (51).

Abstract: A combustor for burning waste material includes a horizontally extended combustion chamber through which a mixture of waste material and air is introduced under pressure tangentially for establishing a vortical movement of the waste material toward one of the end walls. The waste material is ignited during its vortical movement. A second discharge port extends for discharging from the chamber non-combustible material entrained in the outer region of the vortex. The discharged material is conveyed through a conduit to a separator which separates the discharged gases and solid material. A secondary air manifold supplies air through controlled and automated dampers at portals positioned at intervals along the length of the chamber. An adjustable baffle is mounted on the flue adjacent its open end for deflecting outwardly toward the side wall solid material which moves from adjacent the one end wall toward the open end of the flue.

Abstract: A portable flame generating device for lighting a cigarette includes a tube that is close-ended and configured to position a fuel. A housing, which is coupled to and extends from a top of the tube, is cylindrically shaped, circumferentially equivalent to the tube, and comprises an upper section that is pivotally coupled to a lower section. A nozzle is coupled to the top of the tube and is in fluidic communication with the tube. The nozzle extends through the housing to proximate to an upper end of the housing. A piezoelectric igniter is coupled and positioned in the housing. The nozzle and the piezoelectric igniter are operationally coupled to the upper section of the housing. The upper section is configured to be pivoted relative to the lower section to fluidically couple the nozzle to the tube and to actuate the piezoelectric igniter to ignite the fuel flowing from the nozzle.

Abstract: A combustion chamber assembly for an engine with at least one tile component, on the cold side of which facing away from a combustion space, a positioning aid with at least two positioning elements, wherein a defined position relative to the combustion chamber component is predefined for the tile component via the contact of the at least two positioning elements on at least one contact face of the combustion chamber component in two spatial axes.

Abstract: A combustor is equipped with first burners each adopted as a main burner circulating a primary air to generate an air-fuel mixture, second burners each adopted as the main burner circulating the primary air in a direction opposite to the first burners to generate another air-fuel mixture. A plurality of main burners are disposed at intervals in a circumferential direction, and the first burner and the second burner are disposed in a non-periodic arrangement pattern over an entire circumference in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a cooking operation has a housing, which is designed to accommodate mechanical and electronic components of the arrangement, a fastening device, which is designed to fasten the housing on a cooker, a drive unit, which is connected to an adapter piece and is designed to move the adapter piece, wherein the movement of the adapter piece actuates an operating element of the cooker, and wherein actuation of the operating element regulates the performance of the cooker, a microprocessor unit, which is designed to evaluate data relating to a cooking process, and to activate the drive unit in order to move the adapter piece, and at least one power-supply unit, wherein the power-supply unit is designed to supply the arrangement with power.