A feasible force determining device provides, for each propulsion machine of a vessel, a first set of allowable control signals of a first type with values between a minimum and a maximum value, calculates, for each allowable control signal of each propulsion machine, a vector contribution of the propulsion machine to a set of feasible forces and torques being related to at least one type of motion of the vessel, adds, for each propulsion machine, each calculated vector to all vectors in the set of feasible forces and torques, forms a vessel operations space for the operation of the vessel, which vessel operations space is based on the set of feasible forces and torques and provided in at least one dimension, and applies the vessel operations space in the operation of the vessel.
B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
B63H 25/42 - Steering or dynamic anchoring by propulsive elementsSteering or dynamic anchoring by propellers used therefor onlySteering or dynamic anchoring by rudders carrying propellers
A control device is used with at least one further control device in controlling an industrial system to which the control device and further control device are connected via a data network. The control device functions as primary controller when it feeds control signals to the industrial system, and functions function as a backup controller when it routinely performs a failure detection on the primary controller via the data network, and transforms into the primary controller in reaction to a positive failure detection. The backup controller transforms into the primary controller only when a network reference point, NRP, responds to a call from the backup controller, wherein the NRP is a node in the data network which connects the primary controller and backup controller to the industrial system. A malfunctioning NRP can be replaced at runtime.
Embodiments of present disclosure relate to a method safety monitoring. The method includes obtaining sensor data collected by at least one sensor on a transportation device associated and in communication with the robot. The method further includes detecting presence of a human based on the sensor data. The method further includes determining a relative position of the human with regard to the robot based on the sensor data. The method further includes determining a control operation based on the relative position.
A system for reliable tripping of an electrical circuit is provided. The system includes an electrical circuit, a circuit interrupter, and a controller. The circuit interrupter comprises one or more sensors configured to detect electrical signals associated with the electrical circuit and a switch to interrupt the circuit. The controller is configured to obtain, from the one or more sensors, a plurality of electrical signals associated with the electrical circuit. A circuit parameter is generated based on the plurality of electrical signals associated with the electrical circuit. Using an arc fault detection model, the circuit parameter is analyzed against given reference data to determine a statistical indicator of the presence or absence of an arc fault, where the reference data indicates healthy and faulty electrical circuits. The electrical circuit is tripped based on the statistical indicator.
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
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Method for Labeling Data of Electromechanical Devices and an Apparatus Thereof
A method and an apparatus for labelling data of electromechanical devices include obtaining fault reporting event present in data associated with an electromechanical device; estimating second timestamp prior to first timestamp based on domain knowledge of electromechanical device; iteratively increasing a size of a time window by updating second timestamp; determining an evaluation metric of classifier in classifying data as unhealthy and healthy for each iteration; determining value of a second timestamp associated with optimal evaluation metric; and labelling data in time window formed between first timestamp and updated second timestamp as unhealthy data.
The present disclosure relates to methods, an edge gateway (104), and a system (112) for processing data of field devices (106) in hierarchical edge platform (100). The method comprises receiving measurement data of plurality of variables from field devices (106). Further, the method comprises detecting disconnection between the edge gateway (104) and the monitoring edge device (102). Furthermore, the method comprises comparing a current value of each of the plurality of variables with a previously received value of corresponding variable in the measurement data. Moreover, the method comprises determining deviation in the current value and the previously received value of at least one variable exceeding predefined threshold value. Thereafter, the method comprises generating priority queue by adding the current value of the at least one variable, based on deviation. The measurement data of the plurality of variables are processed at the monitoring edge device (102) based on the priority queue.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04L 67/561 - Adding application-functional data or data for application control, e.g. adding metadata
H04L 67/564 - Enhancement of application control based on intercepted application data
H04L 43/0811 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters by checking availability by checking connectivity
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING CONTROL DEVICES USING A PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM
The present disclosure relates to system and method for configuring control devices using Piping and Instrumentation Diagram(P&ID). The method comprises of importing P&ID file; digitizing P&ID file; digitizing P&ID file comprises: identifying using Artificial Intelligence model, one or more symbols in P&ID file, indicating one or more Input-Output (I/O) devices, identifying one or more texts associated with one or more symbols by comparing coordinates of one or more texts with coordinates of one or more symbols, identifying one or more connections between one or more symbols using graph search, generating an I/O-list comprising of one or more I/O-devices based on identified one or more symbols, identified one or more texts and identified one or more connections; and generating recommendation list comprising one or more control devices to add to P&ID file to arrive at functionality achieved by configuration of I/O-devices in P&ID file, based on I/O-list.
Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a packaging system and a method of packaging an object. The packaging system comprises a rail (10) having a plurality of moving components (12) provided thereon, wherein the plurality of moving components (12) are configured to move above the rail (10) in a non-contact manner; a first industrial robot (21) configured to pick an object (23) from an object storage (22) onto one of the moving components (12); a plurality of workstations (30) provided adjacent to the rail (10). Each of the plurality of workstations (30) comprises: a platform (31); a second industrial robot (32) provided adjacent to the rail (10) and configured to put a packaging box (43) onto the platform (31); and a third industrial robot (33) provided adjacent to the platform (31), wherein the third industrial robot (33) is configured to pick the object (23) from the moving component (12) onto the platform (31) and place the object (23) into the packaging box (43). According to the present disclosure, the workstations (30) are independent from each other and they are working in a parallel mode.
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
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METHOD, CONTROLLER, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR OPERATING A POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT, POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
Method and controller for operating a power supply arrangement (20) and the power supply arrangement (20) having a first switch (22), a second switch (24), and a power source (30) electrically coupled in series for supplying energy to an external device. To interrupt the power supply to the external device the first switch (22) is opened sequentially before the second switch (24) and after opening the first switch (22) a measured parameter (I, V1, E1, V2, E2) is received based on which it is determined whether the first switch (22) is intact. When it is determined that the first switch (22) is not intact a safety measure is initiated.
An industrial controller operable in a work mode and a sleep mode, the industrial controller having: a drive module configured to drive an industrial appliance; a network interface configured to communicate with an external network; and a power module configured to directly supply the drive module in the work mode. The industrial controller further includes a power switch connected to an input power source and configured to supply the power module in the work mode, and to supply the network interface but not the power module in the sleep mode. In the work mode, the network interface may be supplied either by the power module or the power switch. There is further provided a method of operating the industrial controller.
A process control system includes an automation device, an automation function environment including a process control function, a hardware assigning unit and hardware for functions of the automation function environment, the process control function controlling the automation device using control signals in a control signal path through a wireless network and employing hardware in the automation function environment assigned by the hardware assigning unit. At least one safety actuator and at least one safety sensor are placed together in the automation function environment and/or a control signal path environment and a primary hardware entity implementing a safety control function obtains safety data from the safety sensor about the safety of the corresponding environment, determines the safety of the corresponding environment based on the safety data and performs a safety activity using the safety actuator if safety is insufficient.
A method (100) for generating configuration information (2a) for performing a configuration task of a piece (1) of industrial equipment, and/or instructions (2b) how to perform a configuration task (3) on a piece (1) of industrial equipment, comprising the steps of: obtaining (110) a query (4) that is indicative of the configuration task (3); selecting (120), based on the query (4), from a repository (5) of technical documentation covering the type of the piece of industrial equipment, and/or a superclass of this type, at least one documentation portion (5a) that is pertinent to the query (4); obtaining (130) at least one existing configuration file (6) for the concrete piece (1) of industrial equipment, and/or for a piece (1) of industrial equipment of the same or a sufficiently similar type and/or superclass; providing (140) at least the selected documentation portion (5a) and the existing configuration file (6) to a generative machine learning model, GMLM (7), as inputs (7a); and generating (150) the sought configuration information (2a), and/or the sought instructions (2b), from the output (7b) of the GMLM (7).
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a robot arm. It comprises a joint casing comprising a bent tube (10), the bent tube (10) comprising a first opening extending in a first axial direction and a second opening extending in a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction, wherein the first opening comprises a first connection interface (12) configured to be fixed to a fixed part of a joint in the first axial direction and the second opening comprises a second connection interface (14); and a straight tube (20) extending in a lengthwise direction, and comprising a third opening arranged at a first lengthwise end and a fourth opening arranged at a second lengthwise end opposite to the first lengthwise end, wherein the third opening comprises a third connection interface (24) configured to engage with the second connection interface (14) so as to fix the straight tube (20) to the bent tube (10).
A synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM), includes an open rotor with a drive end that is fluidly connected to a non-drive end using one or more open passages. The one or more open passages include a plurality of porous barriers. An ignition source ignites a reactant fluid within a first volume of the open rotor to cause a flame to propagate from the first volume to a second volume. The first volume is a drive end volume within the drive end, a non-drive end volume within the non-drive end, an air gaps volume within a motor enclosure of the SynRM or an open passages volume within the one or more open passages. The plurality of porous barriers reduces a flow rate of the flame as the flame propagates from the first volume to the second volume based on the flame interacting with the plurality of porous barriers.
H02K 5/136 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof specially adapted for operating in liquid or gas explosion-proof
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
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POROUS LININGS TO REDUCE PEAK EXPLOSION PRESSURE INSIDE A FLAME-PROOF ENCLOSURE OF A SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE MOTOR
A synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM), includes an open rotor with a drive end that is connected to a non-drive end by way of one or more open passages. The one or more open passages include porous linings that are positioned along the one or more open passages. An ignition source ignites a reactant fluid within a first volume of the open rotor to cause a flame to propagate from the first volume to a second volume. The first volume is a drive end volume within the drive end, a non-drive end volume within the non-drive end, an air gaps volume within a motor enclosure of the SynRM, or an open passages volume within the one or more open passages. The porous linings reduces a flow rate of the flame as the flame propagates from the first volume to the second volume based on the flame interacting with the porous linings.
H02K 5/136 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof specially adapted for operating in liquid or gas explosion-proof
H02K 1/32 - Rotating parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
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EPC-Data-Processing-Brain - Ontology-Enhanced Autonomous Agent and Mixture-of-Experts System for Orchestration of Data Processing in P&A-Engineering
A method for an industrial plant includes providing to a large language model-based (LLM)-based, autonomous agent access to domain knowledge representation associated with one engineering project; obtaining first data indicative of engineering data associated with the one engineering project; based on one or more types of information provided in the engineering data and/or based on a type of the one engineering project, selecting one or more processing tools for processing the first data; applying the selected one or more processing tools on the first data; obtaining second data indicative of one or more intermediate results from a processing of the first data by the selected one or more processing tools; analysing the second data based on checking for contradictions and/or optimisation potential among the second data; and obtaining third data indicative of a structured representation of the first data.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
A method for decentralised provisioning of a replacement component in an industrial automation system comprising detecting that a failed component of the industrial automation system has been replaced with the replacement component; obtaining provisioning data for the replacement component from at least one pre-provisioned component of the industrial automation system, wherein the industrial automation system stores provisioning data for its components in a distributed manner among those components themselves; and provisioning the replacement component using the obtained provisioning data.
An actuator for a circuit breaker in a switchgear includes a housing, an actuating shaft, at least one armature, and at least three windings. The housing is defined with a bore along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The bore of the housing facilitates displacement of the actuating shaft within the bore. The actuating shaft is connectable to an electrical component of a circuit breaker. On selective energization of the at least three windings, the at least one armature connected to the actuating shaft is configured to be displaced within the bore to facilitate multiple stage-based configuration of the actuator.
A system and method for analyzing cybersecurity posture for an OT infrastructure includes categorizing a plurality of devices of one or more plants into levels, based on an exposure of each device to a communication network, identifying CVEs of components of the plurality of devices; assigning a severity value to the one or more CVEs of components and determining a plant cybersecurity posture score for the one or more plants; computing a critical infrastructure cybersecurity posture score for the OT infrastructure; and applying remediation to one or more vulnerable components based on a prioritization sequence.
An electrical converter (10) comprises a main stage (12) adapted for converting a DC voltage into an intermediate voltage comprising at least two voltage levels and a filter cell stage (14) with a filter cell (30) for each phase of the main stage (12), each filter cell (30) being adapted for adding or subtracting a cell voltage of the filter cell (30) to the intermediate voltage. A method for controlling an electrical converter (10) comprises a pattern determination part (44) comprising the steps of: selecting and reading an offline-computed optimized pulse pattern (OPPbase) from a database, wherein the selected optimized pulse pattern (OPPbase) comprises switching instants for the main stage (12) and the filter cells (30) over a next computation window (αwin) of a predetermined width (αw); adjusting the optimized pulse pattern (OPPbase) by moving its switching instants such that average output voltages generated in the filter cells (30) are shifted towards an average output voltage reference (Ubal,abc) of the filter cells (30), which is determined from measurements in the filter cells (30), and compensating these adjustments by corresponding modifications of switching instants of the main stage (12). The method comprises further a model predictive control part (46) comprising the following steps, which are performed several times during the next computation window (αwin): modifying the adjusted optimized pulse patterns (66) by moving at least one transition time of a switching instant, such that a flux error determined from a difference between an estimated flux (74) of the electrical converter (10) and a reference flux trajectory (Ψref) is minimized; and applying at least a next switching instant from the modified adjusted pulse pattern to the electrical converter (10).
H02M 7/49 - Combination of the output voltage waveforms of a plurality of converters
H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
A method of cleaning a surface (64), the method comprising providing a nozzle device (14) including a nozzle (16) arranged to provide a projection (18) of a jet (20) of a liquid (22); providing, in an electronic system (12), at least one projection value, each projection value being a value indicative of a projection parameter (40) associated with the projection; providing, in the electronic system, a target value (94) indicative of a force (74) with which the jet should impact on a surface; determining, by the electronic system, a distance (72) between the nozzle and the surface based on the target value and the at least one projection value; and controlling, by the electronic system, the nozzle device to clean the surface by controlling the nozzle device to provide the projection of the jet of the liquid onto the surface at the distance from the surface.
A method for obtaining a search result for a search query within a database system of a plant, the database system configured for storing multimodal operating data of the plant, the method comprising: obtaining the search query indicative of an operating characteristic in the operating of the plant to be searched within the database system; executing the search query by an artificial intelligence/machine learning, AI/ML, search component within the database system for finding the searched operating characteristic and time intervals of the operating characteristic among different data modalities of the multimodal data therein; and obtaining a search result indicative of the operating characteristic and its time intervals found by the execution of the search query by the AI/ML search component.
A method for assisting a user in computer-aided generation of at least a part of a software application for an industrial process includes obtaining assistance data for assisting the user in the computer-aided generation of the at least part of the software application, wherein the assistance data is based on process mining of computer-aided generation data, the computer-aided generation data relating to previous computer-aided generations of at least parts of software applications for other industrial processes by one or more users, the process mining being at least supported by an artificial intelligence (AI) model; and providing the assistance data for assisting the user in computer-aided generation of the at least part of the software application by the user.
A method for obtaining a formal model of an industrial plant includes obtaining intention data for an industrial plant; obtaining instruction data comprising one or more instructions for processing the intention data by an AI processing component to obtain a current formal model of the intention data; providing the current formal model to the AI processing component to compare to a previous formal model stored in a database; and generating the formal model by the AI processing component based on the comparison of the previous formal model and the current formal model.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
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INTERLOCKING AND UNLOCKING DEVICE FOR MAIN SWITCH TROLLEY AND GROUNDING SWITCH, AND SWITCHGEAR COMPRISING SAME
An interlocking and unlocking device includes an interlocking mechanism and an unlocking mechanism. The interlocking mechanism includes a first engaging member arranged on an operating shaft of the grounding switch to rotate therewith, a second engaging member adapted to engage with or disengage from the first engaging member, and a limiting assembly arranged at a guide rail of the main switch trolley and capable of limiting the main switch trolley. The second engaging member moves in linkage with the limiting assembly, to realize interlocking of the main switch trolley and the operating shaft when the first engaging member and the second engaging member are in an engaged state. The unlocking mechanism disengages the two members from each other to unlock the grounding switch and the main switch trolley.
H01H 9/22 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking between casing, cover, or protective shutter and mechanism for operating contacts
An old work box for installation in a wall includes: a partition having a partition outer surface and a partition inner surface; a backing wall attached to the partition, the backing wall and the partition forming a work box cavity; at least one flange disposed on the partition; a first wing movably disposed on the partition; and a first runner connecting the first wing to the partition outer surface and that breaks upon movement of the first wing.
A method for saving and utilizing expert process knowledge with regard to an industrial plant includes obtaining first data indicative of historical processes comprising sequences of historical process steps occurred in an industrial plant; obtaining second data based on analysing the first data, wherein the second data is indicative of occurrence statistics and thereon-based probabilities for several historical processes and several historical process steps; based on the second data, suggesting, for at least one of a process step, a sequence of process steps and a process, at least one of a next process step, a next sequence of process steps and a next process; analysing the first data using process mining and/or processing the first data using generative AI; and suggesting the at least one of the next process step, the next sequence and the next process by using process mining and/or by using generative AI.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
An automated storage and retrieval system includes a storage unit configured to accommodate a first plurality of cases; a supply unit configured for providing at least one of the first and/or a second plurality of cases; a storage and retrieval machine configured to access the plurality of cases of the storage unit and to provide at least one of the plurality of the cases to the supply unit; wherein the storage and retrieval system enables access to the second plurality of cases stored by a first mobile rack using the storage and retrieval machine.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
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METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR USE WITH MAGNETIC CONTROLLER, METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR USE WITH ROBOT CONTROLLER, AND CORRESPONDING ROBOTIC SYSTEM
A method and an electronic device for use with a magnetic controller (101), a method and an electronic device for use with a robot controller (111), and a corresponding robotic system (100) are provided. The magnetic controller (101) is coupled to a robot controller (111) and configured to control movement of a magnetic supporting component (103) on a magnetic track (102), wherein the magnetic supporting component (103) is magnetically coupled to the magnetic track (102), wherein the robot controller (111) is configured to control movement of an industrial robot (10), wherein the industrial robot (10) is configured to handle an item (104) on the magnetic supporting component (103). The method comprises: receiving a position of a division boundary from the robot controller (111); and transmitting an instruction or a set of parameters associated with magnetic supporting component (103) to the robot controller (111) in response to determine that a certain condition is satisfied, such that the robot controller (111) can instruct the industrial robot (10) to handle the item (104) on the magnetic supporting component (103). According to example embodiments of the present disclosure, the interaction between the robot controller (111) and the magnetic controller (101) is improved to increase the beat of the whole robotic system (100).
Operator pendant (150) for an industrial robot (100) with a robot manipulator (110) and a robot controller (120), comprising a base unit (160) and a movable unit (170). The base unit comprises: a cable interface (161) for connecting a communication cable (180) towards the robot controller; an emergency stop switch (162) operable to transmit an emergency stop instruction to the robot controller; a robot-motion enabling device (163); a wireless interface (164); and a ranging device (165). The movable unit comprises: a wireless interface (171) configured to maintain a wireless communication link (191) with the base unit during operation; and an operator interface (173), which is operable to enable a set of safety-relevant input elements (174). The ranging device of the base unit is configured to determine whether the movable unit is in proximity of the base unit, and the operator interface enables the set of safety-relevant input elements only while the movable unit is in proximity.
G05B 19/409 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using manual data input [MDI] or by using control panel, e.g. controlling functions with the panelNumerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control panel details or by setting parameters
The present invention relates to a robot system (1), comprising: a nozzle arrangement (14) configured to deposit an ultraviolet (UV) curable resin onto a surface (50); a robot arm arrangement (12) configured to move the nozzle arrangement over the surface; and a controller (90) configured to control the nozzle arrangement to deposit the UV curable resin onto the surface to form a drag-reducing pattern (20b).
B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05C 9/00 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
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METHOD, CONTROLLER, AND IMD FOR CHECKING AN EARTH-FAULT-FREE CONDITION OF AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
A method for checking an earth-fault-free condition of an energy storage system (20) is described. The energy storage system (20) comprises a first battery pack (22) having a first pole (30), a second pole (32), and at least two battery cells (28) electrically arranged in series between the first pole (30) and the second pole (32). The method comprises: receiving a first voltage signal (100) being representative of a first voltage between the second pole (32) and the ground potential (34); determining a first condition as being fulfilled when the first voltage signal (100) raises above a first voltage threshold (UT1) and determining the first condition as not being fulfilled when the first voltage signal (100) does not raise above the first voltage threshold (UT1); sending a first control signal to a first switch (48), wherein the first switch (48) is configured to connect the second pole (32) to the ground potential (34) via a second resistor (46) having a predetermined second resistance upon receiving the first control signal; determining a second condition as being fulfilled when the first voltage signal (100) falls below a predetermined second voltage threshold (UT2) after the first switch (48) connected the second pole (32) to the ground potential (34) and determining the second condition as not being fulfilled when the first voltage signal (100) does not fall below the predetermined second voltage threshold (UT2) after the first switch (48) connected the second pole (32) to the ground potential (34); determining the first battery pack (22) as being in the earth-fault-free condition when the first condition and the second condition are fulfilled; determining the first battery pack (22) as not being in the earth-fault-free condition when the first condition and/or the second condition are not fulfilled; and initiating at least one safety measure when the first battery pack (22) is not in the earth-fault-free condition.
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for batteriesEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for accumulators
G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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Identifying and/or Analyzing Operating States of an Industrial Process
A method for identifying/analyzing operating states of an industrial process includes obtaining a time series of measurement values of a process variable; determining an operating state; and from a statistical quantity, a sequence, a duration, and/or a combination of an operating state and values from the time series, determining a quantity of interest; a fitness of a model for explaining the time series, and/or a fitness of a measurement value of the time series as a training example for training a machine learning model and/or training a model that describes the behavior of the industrial process in the operating state determined by the classifying logic.
The disclosed system for transferring a target amount of material from a source container to a target container may include a robot arm having more than one degree-of-freedom (DOF) articulation. The robot arm may be configured to manipulate the source container based on an arm inclination to transfer the target amount of the material from the source container to the target container. The system may also include a sensor configured to measure a current amount of the material in the target container, and a controller configured to update the arm inclination of the robot arm based on a feedback loop with the sensor. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
A method for assigning collision clearance distances for a robot picking up objects in a collision free manner is provided. A virtual environment is simulated that includes representations of the robot, a first workspace that indicates the objects, and a second workspace. A simulated path taken by the robot to pick up a virtual representation of an object from the first workspace and place the object at the second workspace is generated. Based on the simulated path, a first and a second collision clearance distances are received such that the robot avoids a first and a second edge of the first workspace, where the second collision clearance distance is different from the first clearing distance. Based on the simulated path and the first and second collision clearance distances, the robot is controlled to pick up the object from the first workspace and place the object at the second workspace.
A method for determining at least one property of a container on a container bay of a container vessel is described. The method comprises receiving first image data from a camera mounted on a structure of a crane, wherein the structure of the crane at least partly extends over the container bay. The first image data is representative of a first image showing at least an area of the container bay in which the container is arranged. The method further comprises receiving first LiDAR data from a LiDAR device mounted on a structure of the crane, wherein the first LiDAR data is representative of a first point cloud representing at least a part of the area of the container bay. The method additional comprises combining the received first image data and the received first LiDAR data, and determining the property of the container depending on the combined data.
A Solid State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) arrangement has an input side and an output side, and comprises a connective circuit between the input terminal and the output terminal at the first voltage, and/or a connecting circuit between the input terminal and the output terminal at the second voltage. The SSCB further comprises a vertical freewheeling circuit coupled between a first connection point between the input terminal and the output terminal at the first voltage and a second connection point between the input terminal and the output terminal at the second voltage, wherein the freewheeling circuit includes a switchable interruptible freewheeling path.
A method for controlling an electrical converter is disclosed. First, an average flux reference is determined from a reference torque and an estimated torque. At least one difference flux reference is determined from at least one difference current reference. A winding flux reference for each winding system is determined from the average flux reference and the at least one difference flux reference by adding and/or subtracting the at least one difference flux reference to the average flux reference. Switching commands for each converter branch are determined from the winding flux reference and an estimated winding flux for the winding system, which is connected to the respective converter branch. The winding flux reference and the estimated winding flux are provided to a dedicated model predictive controller for the respective converter branch, which determines the switching commands; and applying the switching commands to each converter branch.
H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
H02P 21/05 - Arrangements or methods for the control of electric machines by vector control, e.g. by control of field orientation specially adapted for damping motor oscillations, e.g. for reducing hunting
A method for determining a position of a container on a container bay of a container vessel is described. The method comprises receiving image data from at least one camera mounted on a structure of a crane, wherein the structure of the crane at least partly extends over the container bay. The image data is representative of a first image and at least a second image each showing at least an area of the container bay in which the container is arranged. The method further comprises determining the position of the container depending on the image data by a machine learning algorithm.
A method for prolonging service life of a bearing in a powertrain comprising an electrical machine, the method being performed in a control device controlling operation of the powertrain, the method comprising: detecting that at least one feature of a signal of the electrical machine violates a threshold limit, and determining a new operating area for the electrical machine in response to the detecting that the at least one feature violates the threshold limit. The control device may alter operating conditions of the electrical machine to be within the new operating area.
Embodiments of present disclosure relate to a method of determining a gripping sequence of cases in a case stack for a gripper. The method includes obtaining at least one finger geometry of the plurality of fingers. The method includes determining a layout for a case layer of the case stack. The method includes determining a grip area for each case in the case layer and based on the layout and the at least one finger geometry. The grip area is dimensioned to allow the plurality of fingers to grip the sidewalls in the grip area; detecting overlaps of the grip area of each case with neighbor cases of each case. The method includes determining the gripping sequence for the case layer based on the detected overlaps. In this way, the gripping sequence can be automatically determined to allow the gripper to depalletize the case stack successively.
A waterproof connector device includes a backplate; a plurality of towers; and a bridge. The plurality of towers are sealingly coupled to the backplate and each tower is configured to sealingly receive a respective electrical coupling at an electrical coupling point, the plurality of towers including a first plurality of towers forming a first arrangement and a second plurality of towers forming a second arrangement, the first arrangement being offset with respect to the second arrangement. The bridge is electrically coupled to the plurality of towers for conveying current of one or more towers of the plurality of towers.
A method of controlling a wind farm including a plurality of wind turbines installed in an AC subgrid, which is connected via a high-voltage rectifier and a DC line to an energy conversion device, the method including: controlling a power infeed of each wind turbine to maintain a setpoint grid frequency of the subgrid; sensing a grid frequency in the subgrid; determining a reference quantity based on a difference of the sensed grid frequency and the setpoint grid frequency; and controlling the energy conversion device in accordance with the determined reference quantity.
A method is disclosed for controlling an electrical converter system with at least two electrical converters. The method comprises determining a pulse pattern for each electrical converter from a reference voltage of the respective converter. The method further comprises determining a sum current reference and at least one difference current reference, along with determining a measured sum current and at least one measured difference current. The method further comprises determining a sum current error and at least one difference current error, and determining a sum flux modification by multiplying a gain to the sum current error and at least one difference flux modification by multiplying a gain to the respective difference current error. The method additionally comprises mapping the sum and difference flux modifications to a converter flux modification for each electrical converter; modifying the pulse pattern for each electrical converter, and applying the modified pulse patterns to the converters.
H02M 5/458 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices to convert the intermediate DC into AC using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
A power supply system for a metal fabrication facility having at least one electric arc furnace (EAF). The power supply system is connectable to an external power source for providing, powered by the external power source, a load power to one or more EAFs of the at least one EAF. The power supply system includes a first converter having a first front end, a first DC link, and a first inverter having a first determining unit configured for determining a first operating characteristic having information about a power quality of the load power. The power supply system includes a first feed forward data link. The power supply system includes a first power quality unit configured for improving the power quality of the load power, the first power quality unit comprising a first power quality unit controller. The first power quality unit controller is configured for receiving, through the first feed forward data link, a first reference signal, the first reference signal being based on the first operating characteristic, and is configured for controlling an operation of the first power quality unit based on the first reference signal.
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
A method for detecting a fault in a power system is provided. The method comprises: obtaining current change at a first position of a power line in the power system and voltage change at a second position of the power line, the second position being located on a side of the first position opposite to a power source (1001); determining, based on the obtained current change and the obtained voltage change, transient energy indicating a fault direction of the fault relative to the first position (1002); determining energy thresholds based on line parameters of the power line and the obtained current change (1003); and identifying the fault direction based on comparison of the determined transient energy and the determined energy thresholds (1004). In the method, the thresholds for identifying the fault direction can be accurately determined in real time, thereby improving accuracy and response speed of the fault detection and protection.
A power supply system for providing, powered by an external power source, a load power to one or more loads is provided. The power supply system includes a power supply bus connectable to the external power source, a first electric component, a first feed forward data link, and a first synchronous condenser configured to output reactive power to the power supply bus. The first electric component is arranged in a first electric supply line between the power supply bus and a first load. The first electric component has a first determining unit configured for determining a first operating characteristic having information about fluctuations in the load power, particularly fluctuations in a reactive load. The first synchronous condenser has a first synchronous condenser controller configured for receiving, through the first feed forward data link, a first reference set point, the first reference set point being based on the first operating characteristic, and configured for controlling an operation of the first synchronous condenser based on the first reference set point.
H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
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Method, Clearance Investigating Device, Clearance Investigating Arrangement, System, Computer Program and Computer Program Product for Investigating a Container and a Road Chassis
A method includes obtaining a view of a region of interest in which the container is fastenable to the road chassis via a locking mechanism, the view being obtained when the container is being lifted from the road chassis, obtains an analysis of the view comprising a determination of whether there is a clearance between the container and the road chassis at the locking mechanism in the region of investigation and determines whether lifting of the container can be continued or not based on the analysis, where the container can be continued to be lifted when there is a clearance and cannot be continued to be lifted if there is no clearance.
A DC microgrid includes a power electronic converter, a protection unit configured to be in a through state, a CL state, or an open state, a bus-bar connected to the output of the protection unit, and at least one sub-system connected to the bus-bar. Sub-systems are hierarchically organized in at least one hierarchy level, the at least one hierarchy level being defined by a number of breakers arranged between the protection unit and the sub-system. The method includes setting the protection unit into the through state, and when the measured voltage is lower than the first voltage and/or the measured current is higher than the first current, moving to a current-limited CL state for an on-timeslot and, subsequently, for an off-timeslot, to the open state, in which no current is delivered.
H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systemsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for switching devices
H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
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METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND MEDIUM FOR ANOMALY DETECTION IN INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, an apparatus, a system and a computer readable storage medium for anomaly detection in an industrial network. The method includes, according to an industrial network protocol, extracting contents of a plurality of fields in a plurality of packets in the industrial network. The method further includes generating, based on the extracted contents of the plurality of fields, a plurality of feature values corresponding to the plurality of packets. In addition, the method includes converting a time series representing the plurality of feature values and a plurality of moments corresponding to the plurality of feature values into a bitmap image. The method also includes detecting, based on the bitmap image, an abnormality in the industrial network. Through the embodiments of the present disclosure, it can be achieved to more easily and more accurately identify an abnormality occurring in an industrial network.
To obtain information on operation of an electrical machine, sound data, which includes time series of sound pressure data captured at the time the electrical machine is running at a site the electrical machine locates of the electrical machine, is obtained. Further, dentification information of the electrical machine is obtained. Using the identification information, at least one parameter value stored in a digital model of the electrical machine is obtained. Then, using at least the sound data and the at least one parameter value, at least one first value indicating operation of the electrical machine is determined and displayed.
A gate driver includes a switching circuit outputting a gate driving voltage to a gate of a semiconductor power switching device (IGBT) via a series gate resistor. The gate driver further includes an external controllable capacitor circuit that is coupled at the gate of the semiconductor power switching device to provide an adjustable external gate capacitance in parallel with a parasitic gate or input capacitance of the IGBT. The capacitor circuit may be controlled by one or more electrical signals to vary the external gate capacitance and thereby the characteristics of a switching operation.
H03K 17/284 - Modifications for introducing a time delay before switching in field-effect transistor switches
H03K 17/0814 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit by measures taken in the output circuit
H03K 17/13 - Modifications for switching at zero crossing
H03K 17/16 - Modifications for eliminating interference voltages or currents
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METHOD, CONTROLLER, CAMERA SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC LOOKOUT FUNCTION FOR AN EGO VESSEL, EGO VESSEL AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
A method for providing an electronic lookout function for an ego vessel is described. The method comprises receiving first low-effective-resolution image data from a first camera arrangement of the ego vessel, receiving first high-effective-resolution image data from a second camera arrangement of the ego vessel, checking whether there is any object on the water surface within the circular sectors depending on the low- and high-effective-resolution image data, and generating and outputting an object presence signal when an object is detected on the water surface within the circular sectors.
H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
B63B 43/18 - Improving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for preventing collisionImproving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for reducing collision damage
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects
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Method for Monitoring a Communication of a Field Device
A method for monitoring a communication of a field device of a plurality of field devices includes providing a characteristic property of a power consumption of each of the plurality of the field devices; determining a respective query requested for each of the respective field devices of the plurality of field devices during communication with the plurality of field devices; measuring a characteristic property for each field device; and determining a similarity of the stored characteristic property of the power consumption of each of the respective field devices with the measured characteristic property.
A method of controlling power supply to an electric actuator using a power system comprising a rectifier device arranged to convert input AC power from a power source to DC power, includes controlling the rectifier device in a first power mode where the rectifier device handles a plurality of phases of the input AC power or a plurality of phases derived from the input AC power; and controlling the rectifier device in a second power mode where the rectifier device handles at least one phase and fewer phases than in the first power mode.
H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INRUSH CURRENT LIMITING FOR INDUCTION MOTOR STARTING
A system for providing inrush current limiting for induction motor starting. The system utilizes a pre-start controller to initialize operation of a controller including multiple switches for controlling the voltage delivered to a motor having multiple phases. The pre-start controller activates each switch and determines whether a phase current flowing through the switches satisfies a threshold current. The switches are deactivated a phase current satisfies the threshold current. The pre-start controller determines an activation order for each phase and orders phases having higher phase currents higher in the order than lower phase currents, and determines an activation timing. Based on whether the highest phase current is positive or negative, the pre-start controller then activates, using a voltage at a corresponding angle and based on the activation order and activation timing, the phases to de-saturate the flux generated by the phase currents, thereby limiting an inrush current provided to the motor.
H02P 1/26 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting an individual polyphase induction motor
H02P 1/04 - Means for controlling progress of starting sequence in dependence upon time or upon current, speed, or other motor parameter
A data exchange system includes a first layer including a set of microservice clients, a second layer comprising at least one microservice client aggregator that aggregates common stateful connections and/or common subscriptions from the microservice clients, and a third layer comprising at least one server, at least one microservice client aggregator in the second layer is configured to be in communication with at least one server in the third layer, wherein, at least one microservice client aggregator is/are configured to provide, to at least one server, aggregated common stateful connections and/or aggregated common subscriptions that are associated with more than one microservice client, and to provide collected data to the microservice clients according to the aggregated common stateful connections and/or aggregated common subscriptions.
H04L 67/53 - Network services using third party service providers
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
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Remote App System Using Custom Interaction Channels
A method for adjusting desktop applications through a web application includes embedding a minimal desktop application at a computer; establishing a communication channel between the minimal desktop application and a remote desktop client embedded in the web application; obtaining, at the computer, first data indicative of a first user interface associated with an application at the computer; obtaining, at the minimal desktop application, second data indicative of a second user interface associated with the application, wherein the second user interface is based on removing at least one of window control elements, window borders, and menu bars from the first user interface; and based on the second data, streaming the application from the minimal desktop application into the remote desktop client via the communication channel.
A converter arrangement is configured for converting a first DC bus voltage into a second DC bus voltage and comprises a first and second electrical converters, and a first auxiliary voltage source. A method of operation comprises receiving a first current value and receiving a second current. The method further comprises determining a difference between the first and second current values. The method additionally comprises determining a first compensation voltage value based on the difference such that the first and second currents correspond when the first compensation voltage is added to the first DC bus voltage or when the first compensation voltage is added to a first output voltage. The method also comprises sending a first compensation signal to the first auxiliary voltage source. The first auxiliary voltage source is configured to add the first compensation voltage to the first DC bus voltage or to the first output voltage.
H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a fan cover for use with a fan, including a fan chamber, enclosing a space to accommodate the fan; an air chamber, configured to intake air to flow through the fan; and one or more air inlets provided at a sidewall of the air chamber of the fan cover which are used for the flow of the air. Embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a motor comprising a fan for cooling the motor and the fan cover.
The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling an industrial process (1). The method comprises monitoring, over time, at least one process variable of the industrial process. The method also comprises, at each of a plurality of consecutive time points, selecting a control algorithm, from a group of predefined control algorithms, for controlling the industrial process based on said monitored at least one process variable. The method also comprises using the latest selected control algorithm to control the industrial process. The selecting comprises selecting the control algorithm which optimizes a predefined function including value(s) of the monitored at least one process variable at said time point and a preset penalty for switching from a currently used control algorithm, of the group of control algorithms, to another one of said control algorithms.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
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VISION SYSTEM FOR RANDOM BIN PICKING APPLICATIONS OF UNSEEN OBJECTS
Images of a plurality of objects in a bin from multiple views are received from two image sensors. One or more candidate segmentation proposals are generated using a generalized segmentation model that uses the image. Top candidates are selected from the one or more candidate segmentation proposals using associated confidence scores. A six-degree of freedom (6DoF) pose estimation for an object is generated using a generalized pose estimation model and the selected one or more top candidates that contain a grasp instance. The 6DoF pose estimation is refined by implementing a multi-view triangulation refinement algorithm. A robotic arm grasps the object based on the refined 6DoF pose estimation.
Method for A Collision Avoidance System of a Host Marine Vessel, Related to Updating Vessel Classifications and Navigational Statuses of Marine Vessels
B63B 43/18 - Improving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for preventing collisionImproving safety of vessels, e.g. damage control, not otherwise provided for reducing collision damage
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
B63B 79/20 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using models or simulation, e.g. statistical models or stochastic models
B63B 79/40 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation for controlling the operation of vessels, e.g. monitoring their speed, routing or maintenance schedules
G01C 21/20 - Instruments for performing navigational calculations
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METHOD, CONTROLLER, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR OPERATING A CONVERTER ARRANGEMENT, CONVERTER ARRANGEMENT, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
An arrangement is described comprising first and second electrical converters arranged in parallel. First and second auxiliary converters are arranged in series with the first and second electrical converters, respectively. A method comprises receiving first and second values of currents through the first and second electrical converters respectively. A difference between the first and second values is determined and a first compensation voltage is determined therefrom. A second compensation voltage depending on the difference is determined and first and second signals are sent to first and second auxiliary converters respectively. The first auxiliary converter adds the first compensation voltage to a first voltage applied to the first electrical converter or to a first output voltage of the first electrical converter. The second auxiliary converter adds the second compensation voltage to the first voltage applied to the second electrical converter or to a second output voltage of the second electrical converter.
A method for integrating a library into an engineering tool in an industrial plant includes selecting the library comprising a first type, the first type comprising one or more library objects associated with one or more properties; importing the selected library into the engineering tool; mapping the first type to a predetermined type among a plurality of predetermined types available in one or more predetermined libraries in the engineering tool; mapping the one or more properties to one or more predetermined properties associated with one or more predetermined library objects in the mapped predetermined type; and based on the mappings, integrating the library into the engineering tool.
A method for network centric process control system, where a first version of the process control function is being run in a controller node and has a number of original states and a second version of the process control function is provided in the process control system, the second version having a number of new states corresponding to the original states. The method comprises testing the second version in relation to a run of the first version, which testing comprises comparing new states of the second version with corresponding original states of the run of the first version and switching over to using the second version instead of the first version, after the second version has been found to be satisfactory, which finding has been made based on the comparison of the states of the first and second versions of the process control function.
A safety guard for a crimping device includes: a primary bumper having: a primary bumper leading face, and a first primary bumper leg and a second primary bumper leg, each extending from the primary bumper leading face in a longitudinal direction; a secondary bumper having: a secondary bumper leading face, and a first secondary bumper leg and a second secondary bumper leg, each extending from the secondary bumper leading face in the longitudinal direction; a first attachment base connecting the first primary bumper leg to the first secondary bumper leg; and a second attachment base connecting the second primary bumper leg to the second secondary bumper leg. The primary bumper and the secondary bumper are spaced apart from one another in a latitudinal direction so as to create a receiving gap between the primary bumper and the secondary bumper.
A start-up method for reducing inrush current to a transformer when closing a switching device. The method includes monitoring a voltage in one of the phases. The method also includes, for each of a sequence of iterations: at a same opening angle relative to a reference angle of the monitored voltage, opening the switching device; at a closing angle relative to the reference angle, which is shifted in relation to the closing angle of all other iterations in the sequence, closing the switching device; and obtaining a peak value of the overall inrush current resulting from the closing. The method also includes selecting for future use with said same opening angle, the closing angle of one of the iterations in which the overall inrush current is relatively low when compared with the other iterations of the sequence.
H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
H01H 9/56 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the AC cycle
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEMONSTRATION-BASED ROBOT PROGRAMMING WITH ADAPTIVE REFERENCE FRAMES
011). The method further comprises capturing operator input data indicating a first object (151) in an image in the video. The generated robot program includes a command to identify a position of an object resembling the first object in a work area (150) of a robot which executes the robot program; and the first reference frame is defined with respect to the identified position of the object resembling the first object.
G05B 19/42 - Recording and playback systems, i.e. in which the programme is recorded from a cycle of operations, e.g. the cycle of operations being manually controlled, after which this record is played back on the same machine
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A COMPRESSED GAS DEVICE FOR A MULTIPHASE ROTARY BREAK SWITCH
The present invention relates to a compressed gas device (102) for an electrical multiphase rotary electric current switch (100) comprising a common switch operating shaft (112) for more than one of the phases, the device comprises: a housing (130), a piston (140), a rotatable shaft (132) connectable to and rotatable by the switch operating shaft, the rotatable shaft comprises a guiding structure (142a-b) on a radially outwards facing surface (144) of the shaft, the guiding structure being configured to engage with a guiding element (148) in the opening of the piston, wherein the guiding structure comprises a first portion (142a) and a second portion (142b).
H01H 33/91 - Switches with separate means for directing, obtaining, or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid the flow of arc-extinguishing fluid being produced or increased by movement of pistons or other pressure-producing parts this movement being effected by, or in conjunction with, the contact-operating mechanism the arc-extinguishing fluid being air or gas
H01H 31/28 - Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means with movable contact that remains electrically connected to one line in open position of switch with angularly-movable contact
Disclosed herein is a gripper tooling comprising a frame and a plurality of clip positioning actuators mounted on the frame, wherein each clip positioning actuator comprises a cylinder with an internally guided piston, and a finger attachment for a fingertip at a distal end of the piston. In embodiments, the clip positioning actuators may be mounted on the frame in positions adjacent to each other in a rectangular array of at least two rows. Also disclosed are a clipping cell and a method for inserting clips in workpieces.
B25J 15/10 - Gripping heads having finger members with three or more finger members
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
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Method for Filtering User Feedback and/or Output of a Machine Learning Model
A computer implemented method for filtering user feedback and/or output of a machine learning model, comprising: providing a filter for filtering user feedback and/or output of a machine learning model; receiving user feedback and/or output of the machine learning model; filtering the user feedback and/or the output with the filter and determining a filtering result, wherein the filtering result comprises at least a detected error; providing the filtering result for further processing.
A computer implemented method for assessing a feedback of an information model of a building, comprising: receiving raw data of a building; generating an information model of a building based on the raw data; receiving a feedback of a user for the generated information model; assessing the received feedback and determining an assessing result; providing the assessing result for further processing.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
A method for distributing asset data among multiple storage locations of a distributed data storage system for one or more industrial plants, the asset data relating to one or more assets of the one or more industrial plants, the method comprising: obtaining usage data indicative of a usage of the asset data; and distributing the asset data among the multiple storage locations based on the obtained usage data, wherein the asset data is distributed among storage locations of different entities of the distributed data storage system, the entities including at least one storage device of the one or more industrial plants, at least one edge device and at least one storage device of a cloud server.
A sealing arrangement (22) comprising an axial sealing element (24) configured to enclose a rotation axis (28) and dynamically seal against a surface (76) of a second part (62; 64) rotatable relative to a first part (60) around the rotation axis (28). The sealing arrangement (22) further comprises a holding element (26) configured to surround the rotation axis (28), to hold the axial sealing element (24) to the first part (60) and to counteract radial expansion of the axial sealing element (24) with respect to the rotation axis (28). An industrial robot (10) comprising a joint (16) with a sealing arrangement (22) is also provided.
F16J 15/3216 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip supported in a direction parallel to the surfaces
F16J 15/3276 - Mounting of sealing rings with additional static sealing between the sealing, or its casing or support, and the surface on which it is mounted
F16J 15/34 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with slip-ring pressed against a more or less radial face on one member
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
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METHOD FOR GENERATING A CURRENT PLANT TOPOLOGY DATA STRUCTURE OF A PLANT
The disclosure relates to a method (100) for generating a current plant topology data structure (5) of a plant (10), the method (100) comprising: - obtaining a first plant topology data structure (3) based on historical data (1) of the plant (10), wherein the historical data (1) has been gathered throughout the operation of the plant (10); - obtaining a second plant topology data structure (4) based on static data (2) of the plant (10), wherein the static data (2) reflects a current state of the plant (10); and - generating the current plant topology data structure (5) based on the first plant topology data structure (3) and the second plant topology data structure (4).
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING POSE PREDICTION CONFIDENCE IN BIN PICKING APPLICATIONS
Images of a plurality of objects in a bin from multiple views are received from two image sensors. An initial pose estimation for an object is generated using a pose estimation algorithm and an image of the images. A depth map for the object is generated using a stereo matching algorithm and the images. A depth for the object is rendered using the initial pose estimation for the object and camera intrinsics of the two image sensors. A value that represents an accuracy of the depth of the object in the bin is determined based on comparing the depth map for the object and the rendered depth for the object. A robot arm is instructed to grasp the object based on comparing the value with a first threshold, the robot arm being a proximal distance from the two image sensors, the plurality of objects, and the bin.
The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for mitigating data drift in process plants. The method comprises receiving metadata of a first process in a first process plant, when a data drift is detected in the first process due to a change in an input scenario in the first process plant. The data drift affects first model parameters associated with a first Artificial Intelligence (AI) model deployed in the first process. Further, the method comprises identifying a second process plant configured with a second AI model trained on the input scenario, based on the metadata. Furthermore, the method comprises receiving second model parameters of the second AI model from the second process plant, upon the identifying. Thereafter, the method comprises updating the first model parameters of the first AI model based on the second model parameters, for mitigating the data drift in the first process plant.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric
A painting robot paints a painting area of a vehicle body, and comprises: includes a painting head having a plurality of nozzles for ejecting drops of paint supplied from an external supply path via an internal flow path; a robot arm which has the painting head mounted on a tip end thereof and causes the painting head to move to a desired position; and an arm control unit for controlling operation of the robot arm. The arm control unit controlling controls operation of the robot arm so that supply vibration for supplying the paint to the internal flow path is applied to the painting head before the painting area is painted.
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 15/20 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising
B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
84.
Method for Detecting and Monitoring a Process Using a Measuring Arrangement
A method for detecting and monitoring a process using a measuring arrangement includes a sensor assembly and an electronics assembly, comprises steps providing the sensor assembly for detecting a measuring value of the process to be detected, connecting the sensor assembly to the electronics assembly for transmitting the measuring value of the process to be detected from the sensor assembly to the electronics assembly, allowing the electronics assembly retrieving a characteristic group of the sensor assembly comprising a thermal characteristic and/or a mechanical characteristic and/or an electrical characteristic of the sensor assembly, and outputting using the electronics assembly, the measuring value of the process and/or the characteristic group of the sensor assembly.
Embodiments of present disclosure provide a terminal device, a system, methods, apparatuses and a computer program product for communications. The terminal device configures, in the terminal device, at least one proxy for at least one group comprising the terminal device in a communication system. The terminal device further configures, in the terminal device, a plurality of user agents (UAs) for the least one group in the communication system, wherein the at least one proxy and the plurality of UAs are configured for communications between a plurality of terminal devices associated with the at least one group. In this way, terminal devices in a group can communicate without a server.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Low and medium voltage switchgear and control centres for
low and medium voltage motors. Engineering services; services in connection with the
development and production of low and medium voltage
switchgear and control centres for low and medium voltage
motors; preparation of plans and technical drawings for
others in the field of electrical equipment; providing of a
non-downloadable online goods configurator for the goods
design in connection with low and medium voltage switchgear
and control centres for low and medium voltage motors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software; application software; artificial intelligence and
machine learning software; software for monitoring,
analysing, controlling and running physical world
operations; system and system support software; web
application and server software; downloadable application
software for the implementation of the internet of things
(IOT) for automating and controlling networked devices on
the internet of things (IOT); downloadable mobile
application for the management, administration, modification
and remote control of security and automation devices and
applications for the internet of things; computer software
and hardware for wirelessly connecting devices, electronic
apparatus and systems to smart devices for remote monitoring
and control; the internet of things applications and other
monitoring and control applications; information technology
and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic equipment;
apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity; optical
apparatus and instruments, enhancers and correctors; safety,
security, protection and signalling devices; measuring,
detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; nautical,
surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing,
measuring, signalling, checking, life-saving and teaching
apparatus, instruments and devices, including parts for all
the aforesaid goods; apparatus and instruments for
management, distribution, transforming, accumulating,
regulating or controlling electricity, including parts for
all the aforesaid goods; electronic controllers; security
and automation systems consisting of wireless and wired
controllers, controlled devices and software for security,
network devices, the internet of things applications and
monitoring and control applications. Software development, programming and implementation;
hosting services, software as a service, and rental of
software; software as a service (SaaS) to enable wireless
connection of apparatus, electronic systems and devices with
smart devices for remote monitoring and control; platform as
a service (PaaS) for wirelessly connecting devices,
electronic systems and apparatus to smart devices for remote
monitoring and control; design and development of computer
hardware and software; custom design of automation devices
and controllers and control systems in the field of
automation; technical consulting services in the field of
automation and automation processes; consulting services in
the field of the implementation and use of computer software
systems in the fields of automation and automation
processes; providing online, non-downloadable software to
enable customers to remotely manage, administer, modify and
control automation devices; hosting a webbased system and
online portal (software), offering technology that enables
customers to remotely manage, administer, modify and control
automation devices; monitoring of computer systems by remote
access.
A switching apparatus is disclosed which comprises at least a fixed contact and a movable contact which can be coupled to/uncoupled from each other between a closed position and an open position. The apparatus further comprises an insulating assembly having a first barrier and a second barrier having corresponding first and second windows. The first and second barriers are coaxially positioned with respect to each other and are rotationally movable between a first position and a second position. In the first operative position the first and second windows are aligned with each other and in the second operative position the first and second windows are misaligned. When the fixed and movable contacts are in the closed position, the first and second barriers are in the first position, and when the fixed and movable contacts are in the open position, the first and second barriers are in the second position.
H01H 1/22 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact
H01H 9/34 - Stationary parts for restricting or subdividing the arc, e.g. barrier plate
A multi-layered film for packaging products is provided. The film includes a top layer including post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, and a bottom layer including PCR plastic and/or virgin fossil-fuel based plastic, the bottom layer being a vapor insulation layer. The film includes 50% or more of PCR plastic by weight.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 23/08 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 23/14 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances characterised by containing special compounding ingredients
B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
A painting robot of a painting system: includes a painting head unit provided with a painting head including a plurality of nozzles for ejecting paint droplets; a robot arm which has the painting head unit mounted on a tip end thereof and causes the painting head unit to move to a desired position; and a control unit including a head control unit for controlling operation of the painting head, and a robot arm control unit for controlling operation of the robot arm. A wiping means is provided in order to wipe a nozzle-forming face, and the robot arm control unit controls operation of the robot arm so that the nozzle-forming face is wiped by the wiping means at least before each vehicle is painted.
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
The objective lies in providing a painting system which is capable of improving performance in terms of expelling air bubbles and contaminants inside a painting head unit.
The objective lies in providing a painting system which is capable of improving performance in terms of expelling air bubbles and contaminants inside a painting head unit.
A painting robot 10 comprises: a painting head unit 50 provided with a painting head 53; a robot arm R1 which causes the painting head unit 50 to move to a desired position; and a control unit comprising a head control unit 90 for controlling operation of the painting head 53, and a robot arm control unit 70 for controlling operation of the robot arm R1, the robot arm control unit 70 performs the following control: head movement control for moving an attitude of the painting head unit 50 from an ejection position at which droplets are ejected, so that air bubbles B1 present inside the painting head 53 are caused to move; and attitude restoring control for restoring the attitude of the painting head unit 50 to the ejection position, and, during or immediately after the attitude restoring control, the head control unit 90 causes droplet ejection control to be implemented, in order to cause the droplets to be ejected from the nozzles 54.
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaningArrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockageArrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
An enamelled wire for a winding of an electric motor, including: an electrical conductor, and an electrical insulation system surrounding the electrical conductor, the electrical insulation system including a first electrical insulation layer including a first polymer and surrounding the electrical conductor, and a second electrical insulation layer surrounding the first electrical insulation layer, wherein the second electrical insulation layer includes a second polymer and a filler material dispersed in the second polymer, the filler material consisting of: A) graphene oxide, or B) graphene oxide and a first metal oxide, or C) graphene oxide, the first metal oxide, and a second metal oxide, or D) graphene oxide and the second metal oxide, wherein the filler material is present in an amount of 5-40% of the volume of the second electrical insulation layer.
H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
H01B 13/16 - Insulating conductors or cables by passing through, or dipping in, a liquid bathInsulating conductors or cables by spraying
H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
The present disclosure relates to a switching apparatus comprising one or more electrical poles, wherein for each electric pole, the switching apparatus comprises a first fixed contact electrically connected to a first pole terminal, a second fixed contact electrically connected to a second pole terminal and a third fixed contact electrically connected to a ground terminal. The switching apparatus further comprises a movable contact, which is reversibly movable about a corresponding rotation axis so that said movable contact can be coupled to or uncoupled from one or more of the above-mentioned fixed contacts, and a vacuum interrupter. An auxiliary contact is electrically connected to said fixed arc contact and a contact lever is electrically connected to said auxiliary contact and reversibly movable about a corresponding second rotation axis. The contact lever is couplable to said movable contact to electrically connect said movable contact to said auxiliary contact.
A head control unit of a painting robot is configured to implement recovery control for controlling driving of a piezoelectric substrate to increase the size of droplets of conforming dots surrounding a non-conforming dot if a specific nozzle is deemed to be non-conforming and not ejecting droplets correctly when painting a vehicle. In the recovery control, when the conforming dots surrounding the non-conforming dot reach a boundary of a painting range of the painting area, boundary ejection control is implemented to make the size of the droplets of the conforming dots a droplet size which is equal to the size in a state of normal ejection when the recovery control is not being implemented.
A rotor magnet assembly including at least one magnet, a base plate accommodating the at least one magnet and a cover part arranged to secure the at least one magnet against the base plate. To enable firm and convenient securing of the at least one the magnet to a rotor, the base plate includes at least two grooves, and a first and a second branch of a section of the cover part with a substantially U-shaped cross-section each extend into one of the at least two grooves and at least partially enclose the at least one magnet between them. Each of the first and the second branch is provided with a protrusion, and the rotor magnet assembly further included a tightening piece at each of the at least two grooves for tightening the protrusion towards a bottom surface of the grooves.
A method of simulating a process section of an industrial process is provided. The method comprises obtaining a model of mechanical flows within the process section and obtaining a state-based control logic describing interactions between equipment associated to the process section. The method further comprises providing a simulation model for the process section based on the model of mechanical flows and the control logic and simulating the process section based on the simulation model. Providing the simulation model comprises automatically interpreting the model of mechanical flows and the control logic; and automatically integrating interactions between the model of mechanical flows and the control logic.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
99.
Matching Industrial Information Sources with Information Models Using Confidence Assessment
A method for determining an information model includes transforming an input into a representation in an embedding space; comparing this representation to representations of multiple candidate information models in the same embedding space, wherein each information model identifies a collection of related information items with semantic meanings that at least partially characterizes an aspect of the industrial plant; pre-selecting, based on the result of this comparison, from the multiple candidate information models, one or more candidate information models into which the information contained in the given input is likely to fit; computing, for each pre-selected information model, using a given confidence measure, a confidence of the semantic suitability of the respective pre-selected information model for the given input; and selecting an information model with the best confidence of the semantic suitability as the chosen information model into which the information contained in the given input fits.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
A method for configurating an electrical information of at least one module using an engineering tool includes creating a configuration file; configuring the configuration file by adding an electrical library interface for configuring the electrical information of at least one module, the interface including an electrical connection type element, an electrical port type element, and/or device an electrical placeholder symbol. The symbol element is determined by using the placeholder. Electrical property information for the determined symbol element in the engineering tool is added to configure the electrical information for the at least one device of the at least one module.
