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20110062726 | LOCK OF A HOOD OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - With a lock for a front hood of a motor vehicle, a locking pawl engages about a rotary latch. This engagement creates a positive connection of the locking pawl to the rotary latch perpendicularly to their intended movement directions. This prevents that during a crash of the motor vehicle the locking pawl is separated from the rotary latch and the lock therefore unlocked. | 03-17-2011 |
20110191984 | PANEL HINGE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A panel hinge is provided for connecting a panel to a car body of a motor vehicle in an articulated fashion, which includes, but is not limited to a first hinge part for being mounted on the car body, a second hinge part for being mounted on the panel, a pivot bearing element that is connected to the first hinge part and about which the second hinge part can be pivoted. The second hinge part can be axially displaced, a clamping element that is rotatable about the pivot bearing element and can be clamped to the pivot bearing element. An axial position of the second hinge part can be fixed with the clamping element, and a first engaging element that is realized on one component, namely on the clamping element or the second hinge part, and engaged with a second engaging element that is realized on the other respective component in such a way that the clamping element is connected to the second hinge part in a rotationally rigid fashion. At least one of the two engaging elements is realized such that it is plastically deformed by the initial pivoting of the second hinge part in such a way that it is disengaged from the other engaging element. | 08-11-2011 |
20110278081 | FRONT HOOD FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A front hood is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to damping element of plastic arranged between a top structure and a bottom structure. The damping element is glued to the top structure and the bottom structure. In the event of a head impact on the front hood the deformation of the top structure is retarded by the damping element. The damping element in the process supports itself on the bottom structure. | 11-17-2011 |
20120155951 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS - A device for connecting two components, in particular a linkage of bars ( | 06-21-2012 |
20150090713 | FUEL FILLER DOOR MODULE - A fuel filler door module for installation in a motor vehicle is provided with a trough body that can be placed in a vehicle body along with a fuel filler door pivoted to the trough body. The trough body exhibits an axial through opening for accommodating a fuel filler neck, and a radially outwardly projecting fastening edge for attachment to the motor vehicle body. The fastening edge has a flexible sealing element arranged on it with a first sealing section that forms a sealing abutment against an interior side of the fuel filler door, extends in the radial direction and can be deformed in an axial direction. | 04-02-2015 |
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20130277226 | IMMERSION TIN OR TIN ALLOY PLATING BATH WITH IMPROVED REMOVAL OF CUPROUS IONS - The invention concerns an immersion tin plating bath which comprises at least one aromatic sulfonic acid, at least one first precipitation additive and at least one second precipitation additive. The at least one first precipitation additive is an aliphatic poly-alcohol compound, an ether thereof or a polymer derived thereof having an average molecular weight in the range of 62 g/mol and 600 g/mol. The at least one second precipitation additive is a polyalkylene glycol compound having an average molecular weight in the range of 750 to 10,000 g/mol. | 10-24-2013 |
20130288475 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING A PALLADIUM SURFACE FINISH FOR COPPER WIRE BONDING ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND IC-SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to a method of bonding a copper wire to a substrate, particularly a printed circuit board and an IC-substrate, possessing a layer assembly comprising a copper bonding portion and a palladium or palladium alloy layer and a substrate having a copper wire bonded to aforementioned layer assembly. | 10-31-2013 |
20130309404 | AUTOCATALYTIC PLATING BATH COMPOSITION FOR DEPOSITION OF TIN AND TIN ALLOYS - An autocatalytic tin plating bath containing Sn | 11-21-2013 |
20140242265 | ELECTROLESS PALLADIUM PLATING BATH COMPOSITION - The present invention concerns an aqueous plating bath composition for electroless deposition of palladium and/or palladium alloys and a method which utilises such aqueous plating bath compositions. The aqueous plating bath comprises a source of palladium ions, a reducing agent, a nitrogenated complexing agent which is free of phosphorous and at least one organic stabilising agent comprising 1 to 5 phosphonate residues. The aqueous plating bath and the method are particularly useful if the aqueous plating bath comprises copper ions. | 08-28-2014 |
20150159275 | METHOD AND REGENERATION APPARATUS FOR REGENERATING A PLATING COMPOSITION - A method and apparatus for regenerating a plating composition which is suitable for depositing at least one first metal on a substrate where the plating rate in the plating composition is very low, where the concentration of the at least one first metal in the plating composition cannot be easily set at a constant level, and where plating-out of the at least one first metal from the plating composition takes place. The method and apparatus for regenerating a plating composition is suitable for depositing at least one first metal on a substrate at a sufficiently high plating rate, while offering the opportunity to easily adjust the concentration of the at least one first metal in the plating composition at a constant level and to provide the plating composition with sufficient stability against decomposition thereof in order to safeguard the regeneration cell from plated-out first metal. | 06-11-2015 |
20160040295 | METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A COPPER SURFACE FOR ELECTROLESS PLATING - The present invention relates to method for activating a copper or copper alloy surface for depositing a metal or metal alloy layer by electroless (autocatalytic) plating thereon wherein the formation of undesired voids is suppressed. The copper or copper alloy surface is contacted with palladium ions, at least one phosphonate compound and halide ions followed by electroless (autocatalytic) deposition of a metal such as palladium or a metal alloy such as a Ni—P alloy. | 02-11-2016 |
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20090035117 | REMOVING A PROCESSED PART - A machine tool is provided for processing a workpiece, e.g., a metal sheet. The machine tool comprises at least one support configured to, in a support position, support a part of the workpiece on an upper surface, the part being completely separated from the workpiece, and a motion unit for moving the support downwards out of the support position into a discharge position located underneath the support. The motion unit is configured to accelerate the support, at least in a region of the part lying thereon, out of the support position along a gravitational direction with an acceleration which is greater than an acceleration of the part in the gravitational direction, and to move the accelerated support into an open position located outside a path of movement of the part at a speed such that the workpiece part attains the discharge position in free fall. | 02-05-2009 |
20090079120 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WORKPIECE HANDLING - In the course of a method for handling a workpiece having at least one through-opening, at least one suction element and the workpiece are placed against each other to form a suction chamber. A vacuum is generated in the suction chamber in order to fix the workpiece and the suction element to each other with a holding force for subsequent manipulation of the workpiece. The workpiece and the suction element are fixed to each other with a holding force by at least partially providing at least one through-opening of the workpiece opening into the suction chamber with a covering in order to reduce the flow of air through the through-opening to the suction chamber after the vacuum has been generated. A workpiece handling system is used to carry out the above-mentioned method. | 03-26-2009 |
20090127762 | WORK RESTS FOR SUPPORTING A WORKPIECE IN A MACHINING UNIT AND MACHINING UNITS CONTAINING SUCH WORK RESTS - Workpiece rests are disclosed, for holding workpieces in machining systems which machine the workpieces using a cutting beam, e.g., a laser beam. A workpiece rest includes a frame, a plurality of rest elements which are arranged adjacent to one another in the frame so as to support the workpiece, and a supporting element attached to at least one of the rest elements. | 05-21-2009 |
20120217229 | Work Rests for Supporting a Workpiece in a Machining Unit and Machining Units Containing Such Work Rests - Workpiece rests are disclosed for holding workpieces in machining systems which machine the workpieces using a cutting beam, e.g., a laser beam. A workpiece rest includes a frame, a plurality of rest elements that are arranged adjacent to one another in the frame so as to support the workpiece, and a supporting element attached to at least one of the rest elements. | 08-30-2012 |
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20130128876 | CONCEPT FOR COMBINING CODED DATA PACKETS - Concept for transmitting payload data from a transmitter to a receiver via a communication channel within a time interval, wherein channel-coded data packets are generated from the payload data, wherein each of the channel-coded data packets has packet core data corresponding to a packet identification of the respective channel-coded data packet, and wherein the packet core data is coded with a channel code of higher redundancy than the payload data. The channel-coded data packets are sent without any return channel to the receiver, which decodes packet core data of a first received channel-coded data packet of the time interval. If error-free decoding of the first channel-coded data packet fails, packet core data of at least one second received channel-coded data packet of the time interval are decoded to determine a suitable further channel-coded data packet for combination with the first channel-coded data packet to acquire, on account of the combination, an increased code gain for decoding of the payload data. | 05-23-2013 |
20130230060 | DATA TRANSMITTER AND DATA RECEIVER - A data transmitter for transmitting a data packet to a data receiver via a communication channel includes a generator for generating the data packet and a transmitter for transmitting the data packet. The generator for generating the data packet is configured to generate a data packet having a first data block and a second data block and a predefined first reference sequence and second reference sequence for synchronizing the data receiver, wherein the first reference sequence is longer than the second reference sequence, and wherein in the data packet, the second data block is located between the first reference sequence and the second reference sequence, and the first reference sequence is located between the first data block and the second data block. The transmitter for transmitting the data packet is configured to transmit the data packet to the data receiver via the communication channel. | 09-05-2013 |
20140176341 | BATTERY-OPERATED STATIONARY SENSOR ARRANGEMENT WITH UNIDIRECTIONAL DATA TRANSMISSION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a battery-operated stationary sensor arrangement with a unidirectional data transmission. The battery-operated stationary sensor arrangement has a sensor, a means for generating data packets and a means for transmitting data packets. The transmitter is implemented to determine sensor data and provide a sensor data packet based on the sensor data, wherein the sensor data has an amount of data of less than 1 kbit. The means for generating data packets is implemented to divide the sensor data packet into at least two data packets, wherein each of the at least two data packets is shorter than the sensor data packet. The means for transmitting data packets is implemented to transmit the data packets with a data rate of less than 50 kbit/s and a time interval via a communication channel. | 06-26-2014 |
20140192789 | CONCEPT FOR BIDIRECTIONAL DATA TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A BASE STATION AND A NODE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a base station including bidirectional data transmission to a node. The base station has a receiver for receiving a data packet transmitted by the node at a node transmission frequency, the node transmission frequency being derived from a frequency generator of the node. In addition, the base station has a determiner for determining the node transmission frequency based on the data packet received and for determining a deviation of the frequency generator of the node based on a frequency deviation between the determined node transmission frequency and a set node transmission frequency associated to the node. Furthermore, the base station has a transmitter for transmitting a data packet to the node at a base station transmission frequency, the transmitter for transmitting the data packet being configured to set the base station transmission frequency based on the determined deviation of the frequency generator of the node. | 07-10-2014 |
20160006560 | DATA TRANSMITTER AND DATA RECEIVER - A data transmitter for transmitting a data packet to a data receiver via a communication channel includes a generator for generating the data packet and a transmitter for transmitting the data packet. The generator for generating the data packet is configured to generate a data packet having a first data block and a second data block and a predefined first reference sequence and second reference sequence for synchronizing the data receiver, wherein the first reference sequence is longer than the second reference sequence, and wherein in the data packet, the second data block is located between the first reference sequence and the second reference sequence, and the first reference sequence is located between the first data block and the second data block. The transmitter for transmitting the data packet is configured to transmit the data packet to the data receiver via the communication channel. | 01-07-2016 |
20160105879 | CONCEPT FOR BIDIRECTIONAL DATA TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A BASE STATION AND A NODE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a base station including bidirectional data transmission to a node. The base station has a receiver for receiving a data packet transmitted by the node at a node transmission frequency, the node transmission frequency being derived from a frequency generator of the node. In addition, the base station has a determiner for determining the node transmission frequency based on the data packet received and for determining a deviation of the frequency generator of the node based on a frequency deviation between the determined node transmission frequency and a set node transmission frequency associated to the node. Furthermore, the base station has a transmitter for transmitting a data packet to the node at a base station transmission frequency, the transmitter for transmitting the data packet being configured to set the base station transmission frequency based on the determined deviation of the frequency generator of the node. | 04-14-2016 |
20160105890 | CONCEPT FOR TRANSMITTING AND/OR RECEIVING DATA PACKETS FOR A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AN EVENT, CORRESPONDING TO AN OBJECT CROSSING OVER A MONITORED LINE - Embodiments relate to a transmitter and/or a receiver for a system for detecting an event which is triggered by an object crossing a monitored line. The transmitter is configured to successively transmit data packets independently of an occurrence of the event. The receiver is configured to receive successive data packets independently of the occurrence of the event. Each data packet comprises information on a number of events which occurred up to a transmission time of the data packet, wherein the transmission times of successive data packets are each located in a predetermined transmission time period. | 04-14-2016 |
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20110230209 | Method and Mobile Device for Automatic Activation of Applications - A mobile device and method for automatically activating an application, based on the location of the mobile device. | 09-22-2011 |
20120202484 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DUAL NETWORK WITH A SHARED BASE - An apparatus for enabling operation of a LDC network within a DECT system having a modified protocol, comprising an A-field with an identity of a FP shared by both the DECT system and the LDC network, B-fields with unique sync patterns for the DECT system and the LDC network, respectively; and separate dummy bearers for transmission by the FP for the DECT system and the LDC network, respectively, and a method for using the same. | 08-09-2012 |
20130324139 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR DECT ULE PAGING AND BROADCAST - An ultra low energy (ULE) digital enhanced cordless telecommunication (DECT) base station that includes a scheduler that is arranged to dynamically determine a schedule of transmissions of broadcast messages and of paging messages to be received by DECT ULE devices; a dummy bearer generator arranged to generate dummy bearers in response to the schedule; wherein each summy bearer comprises a multiple usage field and a usage indicative field; wherein the usage field is indicative of a selected usage of the multiple usage field; wherein the selected usage purpose is selected out of at least a conveyance of a broadcast message and a conveyene of a paging message; a configuration module that is arranged to generate location information indicative of a location of at least one bit allocated within at least one dummy bearer for indicating, when flagged, of a presence of a paging message or a broadcast message aimed to at least one of the DECT ULE devices; and a transmitter that is arranged to transmit to the DECT ULE devices the dummy bearers and the location information. | 12-05-2013 |
20130342345 | REMOTE UNIT LINK QUALITY MONITORING - A method and range monitoring system for verifying that communication between two communicating units is of satisfactory quality and that the units are within a predetermined range from one another, wherein the units are in non-continuous communication. One or both units test that the quality and distance by sending a signal to the other unit, and expecting a response signal. If no response signal is received, an alert is fired. The check is initiated upon a trigger, such as a timer, a sensed motion, or a user-initiated event such as when the user presses a button. | 12-26-2013 |
20140094170 | SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING REGISTRATION OF DECT DEVICES - A system may be provided and may include a trusted DECT device; and a DECT base station; wherein the trusted DECT device is arranged to send, to the DECT base station, registration allowable DECT device credentials; wherein the DECT base station is arranged to: receive from a requesting DECT device a request for registration of the requesting DECT device to the DECT base station; wherein the request comprises requesting DECT device credentials; register the requesting DECT device to the DECT base station if the requesting DECT device credentials match the registration allowable DECT device credentials; and prevent a registration of the requesting DECT device to the DECT base station if the requesting DECT device credentials differ from the registration allowable DECT device credentials. | 04-03-2014 |
20150049658 | MANAGING ULTRA LOW ENERGY (ULE) DEVICES USING A BASE STATION CAPABLE OF ENTERING A NO EMISSION MODE (NEMO) - A method that includes operating a base station at a first operational mode thereby preventing the base station from a periodically transmitting a beacon; detecting, by the base station, a transmission from a first wireless communication device; determining, by the base station and in response to the transmission from the first wireless communication device, whether to continue operating in the no emission mode or to enter a emission mode during which the base station is allowed to transmit the beacon; and entering the second operational mode, if it is determined to enter the second operational mode, and sending the beacon to the first wireless communication device. | 02-19-2015 |
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20100088856 | EXTERNAL HANDLE ON DOORS OR HATCHES OF VEHICLE - The invention relates to an external handle on doors or hatches of vehicles, using a two piece ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100225127 | Outer door grip, in particular for vehicles - The invention concerns an outer door grip, in particular for vehicles. The outer door grip exhibits a handle ( | 09-09-2010 |
20110025522 | MOTOR VEHICLE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WITH A SENSOR MODULE - A motor vehicle outside door handle with a wall surrounding an interior space ( | 02-03-2011 |
20130161963 | MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR GRIP WITH CAST ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A door grip arrangement for motor vehicles with an elongated handle, includes a handle body and a handle cover. A cavity is formed in the handle body. Electronic components are received in the cavity, wherein the electronic components are at least partially cast around with casting compound. Transversely to the longitudinal extent of the handle, at least one dividing wall is arranged in the handle body, so that the dividing wall divides the handle body into several chambers, with at least one cavity being located in each chamber. The cavities are open to a side of the handle which is oriented towards the handle cover. At least one of the chambers receives electronic components which are cast around with casting compound such that the dividing wall forms a boundary for the casting compound. | 06-27-2013 |
20130199254 | DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE HANDLE - Provided is a device for securing an essential component, in particular a lock cylinder, a lock cylinder catch or the like, of a handle of a motor vehicle, the device having a carrier, which can be secured on the inside to a movable part, in particular to a lid, tailgate or door. A blocking unit is arranged on the carrier and comprises movable gear elements, by means of which the blocking unit can be moved between a blocking position and a release position, the component being located in a detached manner in the carrier in the release position and the component being held securely on the carrier in the blocking position. | 08-08-2013 |
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20100063604 | Method for the Secure Transmission of Data of a Field Device used in Process Automation Technology - In a method for safe transmission of data of a field device of process automation technology via a fieldbus, the transmission signal is registered as a check signal in the field device during the transmission. Analysis of the check signal, on the basis of data content or signal form, detects whether the desired data were transmitted properly. | 03-11-2010 |
20100153736 | METHOD FOR ISOLATING SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITIES IN FIELD DEVICES USED IN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY - A method for activating special functionalities in field devices used in automation technology uses an activation code, encrypted with a private key and containing an activation option and field-device-specific information transferred to a field device. Decrypting of the activation code occurs with a public key stored in the field device. Then, the field-device-specific information contained in the activation code is compared with information stored in the field device. If these two pieces of information, match, then the activation option in the activation code is ascertained, and the corresponding special functionality is activated. This method makes it possible to activate special functionalities securely in field devices. | 06-17-2010 |
20100306436 | MODULARLY CONSTRUCTED FIELD DEVICE OF PROCESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY - The present invention relates to a modularly constructed field device ( | 12-02-2010 |
20110153078 | Field Device for Processing Data and Parameters in a Decentralised Automation System - A field device for data- and parameter-processing in a decentralized automation system, wherein other connected fieldbus components of the decentralized automation system communicate with one another via a fieldbus connected to the field device, and wherein a unified automation system is formed from a plurality of encapsulated function blocks, which run decentralized in the individual fieldbus components of the fieldbus and communicate with one another. An object of the invention, therefore, is to provide a function block for field devices of process automation technology, which enables a simple, controlled storage of data and/or parameters from the various function blocks of the decentralized units of the automation system and which permits an autonomous re-parametering of the function blocks of the relevant field device. | 06-23-2011 |
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20090001183 | CONTROL METHOD FOR RESS FAN OPERATION IN A VEHICLE - A method of controlling the ventilation system for an energy source in a fuel cell vehicle is disclosed, which includes an HVAC system, a fluid reserve, and a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), capable of controlling a temperature of the RESS to militate against damage to or a shortened life of the battery, while maximizing vehicle durability, efficiency, performance, and passenger comfort. | 01-01-2009 |
20090258269 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE POWER OUTPUT OF A FUEL CELL STACK AND BATTERY - A system for controlling the power output of a fuel cell stack and a battery in a hybrid fuel cell system. The system includes a power damping filter that receives a power request signal, and damps the request to reduce large changes in the power request. A battery state of charge controller receives the difference between a battery state of charge set-point and the actual battery state of charge, and provides a battery power signal that attempts to maintain the battery state of charge at the set-point. The damped power signal and the battery power signal are added to generate a system power demand signal that satisfies the driver power request using the battery power and fuel cell stack power, and uses the fuel cell stack power to charge the battery during low power transients or if the battery state of charge is below the set-point. | 10-15-2009 |
20090297901 | POWER SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID FUEL CELL VEHICLE THAT EMPLOYS A FLOATING BASE LOAD STRATEGY - A fuel cell system employing a floating base load hybrid strategy for reducing fast voltage transients of a FCPM. A power request signal is applied to an average power calculation processor that calculates the average power requested over a predetermined previous period of time. A weighting function processor provides a weighting function based on the state of charge of an EESS. The power available from the FCPM and the EESS is applied to a power comparison processor. The available power is compared to the power request to provide a difference value between what is currently being provided and what is desired. The difference value is compared to power limit values of the EESS. The output value of this comparison is added to a filtered value to generate a signal for the change in the output power of the fuel cell stack based on the power request. | 12-03-2009 |
20100304261 | FUEL CELL DESIGN WITH AN INTEGRATED HEAT EXCHANGER AND GAS HUMIDIFICATION UNIT - A fuel cell assembly having a flow distribution subassembly that comprises four sets of flow channels, the first set facing an anode for distribution of a fuel reactant to said anode, the second set facing a cathode for distribution of an oxidant to said cathode, the third set in flow communication with said second set and in heat transfer relation with at least one of said anode and said cathode, and the fourth set receiving a coolant different from said oxidant. | 12-02-2010 |
20110112781 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY DEGRADATION IN A VEHICLE BATTERY PACK - A method for gathering information from battery sensors—for instance, information regarding the state-of-charge (SOC), temperature and/or other characteristics of battery cells in a vehicle battery pack—and using that information to estimate or predict battery degradation or state-of-health (SOH). According to an exemplary embodiment, the method uses both a time-based algorithm and an event-based algorithm to predict or estimate battery degradation. The event-based algorithm may select certain data from the battery conditions (e.g., a state-of-charge (SOC) swing (ΔSOC) or an SOC maximum (SOC | 05-12-2011 |
20120025762 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED DESIGN AND OPERATION OF BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method and system for controlling temperature in an electric vehicle battery pack such that battery pack longevity is preserved, while vehicle driving range is maximized. A controller prescribes a maximum allowable temperature in the battery pack as a function of state of charge, reflecting evidence that lithium-ion battery pack temperatures can be allowed to increase as state of charge decreases, without having a detrimental effect on battery pack life. During vehicle driving, battery pack temperature is allowed to increase with decreasing state of charge, and a cooling system is only used as necessary to maintain temperature beneath the increasing maximum level. The decreased usage of the cooling system reduces energy consumption and increases vehicle driving range. During charging operations, the cooling system must remove enough heat from the battery pack to maintain temperatures below a decreasing maximum, but this has no impact on driving range. | 02-02-2012 |
20130252525 | CONTROL METHOD FOR RESS FAN OPERATION IN A VEHICLE - A method of controlling the ventilation system for an energy source in a fuel cell vehicle is disclosed, which includes an HVAC system, a fluid reserve, and a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), capable of controlling a temperature of the RESS to militate against damage to or a shortened life of the battery, while maximizing vehicle durability, efficiency, performance, and passenger comfort. | 09-26-2013 |