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- the invention relates to a bolt setting tool with a combustion chamber, in which an electrically driven device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber is arranged, and with an electrical energy storage device.
- the invention further relates to a method for operating such a bolt setting device.
- the object of the invention is to simplify the operation of a bolt gun according to the preamble of claim 1 on.
- the object is achieved in a bolt setting device with a combustion chamber in which an electrically driven device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber is arranged, and with an electrical energy storage device, achieved in that the electrical energy storage device is designed for operation with non-rechargeable primary cells ,
- the bolt gun according to the invention is preferably a portable, combustion-powered bolt gun.
- gas for example from a gas cartridge
- oxygen or air in the combustion chamber to form an ignitable mixture.
- Conventional bolt guns are powered by rechargeable batteries that contain rechargeable secondary cells. The accumulator must be during operation the bolt gun are charged, which may be associated with disturbing interruptions.
- a preferred embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the electrical energy storage device is designed for operation with non-rechargeable, exchangeable primary cells.
- the non-rechargeable primary cells can be replaced quickly and easily according to another aspect of the invention.
- the non-rechargeable primary cells may be housed in an easily accessible battery compartment that can be quickly and easily opened and resealed.
- a further preferred exemplary embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the electrical energy-storage device is designed for operation with non-rechargeable primary cells and / or with rechargeable secondary cells.
- two different types of battery cells may be used. This provides the advantage that the bolt gun can initially be operated with a battery that contains rechargeable secondary cells. If the accumulator is empty, it can be charged. When charging the bolt gun can then be operated in an advantageous manner with the non-rechargeable primary cells.
- the bolt setting device according to the invention can comprise a battery cell compartment which is suitable both for receiving primary cells and for receiving secondary cells. However, the bolt setting device can also have different battery compartments, one of which is suitable for receiving primary cells and another for receiving secondary cells.
- a further preferred exemplary embodiment of the bolt setting device is characterized in that the bolt setting device comprises an identification device for the detection of primary cells or secondary cells.
- the identification device simplifies the operation of a bolt setting device with only one battery compartment for receiving different battery cells. After inserting the battery cells, it is recognized internally what cells are concerned.
- a further preferred embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the identification device has a measuring device for measuring a Internal resistance of primary and / or secondary cells comprises. Depending on the size of the internal resistance of the battery cells is, for example, based on stored comparison values, recognized within the device, which cell type is concerned.
- a further preferred embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the identification device is connected and / or combined with an electronic control device which controls an electric motor which drives the device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber.
- the electric motor is differently controlled via the electronic control device as a function of whether the electrical energy storage device contains primary cells or secondary cells.
- a further preferred exemplary embodiment of the bolt-setting tool is characterized in that the device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber comprises at least one fan.
- the fan is driven by the electric motor.
- the electrical energy needed to drive the electric motor is provided by the electrical energy storage device.
- the above-mentioned object is alternatively or additionally achieved by detecting inside the device before the operation of the bolt-firing device whether the electrical energy-storage device comprises non-chargeable primary cells and / or rechargeable secondary cells.
- the electrical energy-storage device comprises non-chargeable primary cells and / or rechargeable secondary cells.
- it is also detected with the aid of the identification device whether a common battery compartment which is suitable both for receiving primary cells and for receiving secondary cells contains only primary cells or only secondary cells.
- the bolt setting tool may also be suitable for the simultaneous use of primary cells and secondary cells.
- a preferred embodiment of the method is characterized in that different Unterwoodsabschalthoven be used in which the bolt setting device is switched off, depending on the type of energy storage cells used in the bolt setting device. This will become a stable way in a simple way Operation of the bolt gun over the life of the battery cells used allows, which are also referred to as energy storage cells.
- a further preferred exemplary embodiment of the method is characterized in that a charge level indicator device of the bolt setting device is switched differently depending on the type of energy storage cells used in the bolt gun or the bolt setting device. According to a further aspect of the invention, both the use of primary cells and the use of secondary cells indicate how long the bolt setting device can still be used with the currently used battery cells.
- FIG. 1 an inventive bolt setting device 1 with a housing 2 is shown greatly simplified.
- the housing 2 comprises a handle 4, on which the bolt setting device 1 can be tacked for driving a fastening element, which emerges from the bolt setting device 1 at a bolt setting end 5 and can be driven into a ground.
- the fastening elements used are preferably provided by means of a device-internal magazine 6, which is mounted in the vicinity of the bolt setting end 5 of the bolt-setting device 1. From the magazine 6, the fasteners are preferably individually removed automatically and provided at the bolt setting end 5.
- a gas can or gas cartridge 8 Energy required for driving the fastening elements into the ground is provided in a gas can or gas cartridge 8 in the interior of the bolt setting device 1.
- the gas cartridge 8 can be received in a gas can compartment and connected via an adjustable or adjustable metering valve 10 and a gas line 11 with a combustion chamber or a combustion chamber 12.
- gas from the gas cartridge 8 is mixed with air to form a combustible mixture which is ignited to drive a fastener such as a bolt or a nail into the ground.
- a fastener such as a bolt or a nail into the ground.
- the energy required for driving is transmitted, for example via a (not shown) working piston from the combustion chamber 12 to a fastener on the bolt setting end 5.
- a device 14 is arranged, which serves to generate turbulence in the combustion chamber 12, to flush the combustion chamber 12 and / or to cool.
- the device 14 comprises a fan 15, which is driven by an electric motor 18.
- the electric motor 18 is controlled via an electronic control device 20.
- an ignition cable 21 extends to the combustion chamber 12. About the ignition cable 21, the ignitable mixture in the combustion chamber 12 is ignited.
- the electric motor 18 is also connected to the electronic control device 20 via a motor control line 22.
- the electrical energy storage device 24 may comprise non-chargeable primary cells.
- the non-rechargeable primary cells are preferably easily replaceable.
- the electrical energy storage device 24 comprises, for example, a battery compartment that can be closed by a battery compartment lid.
- the battery compartment lid can be easily opened or removed to insert battery cells.
- the battery compartment forms with the gas can compartment a single supply compartment with a supply compartment lid, in which the gas can and the battery cells can be used.
- the battery cells and the gas can are firmly connected to each other and form a power supply unit with which the bolt setting device is operated when the power supply unit is inserted into the supply compartment.
- the electrical energy storage device 24 may also comprise rechargeable secondary cells.
- the control device 20 is equipped with an identification device which serves to detect whether primary cells or secondary cells are inserted into the battery compartment. Depending on the battery cells contained in the battery compartment, the electric motor 18 is controlled differently via the control device 20.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bolzensetzgerät mit einer Brennkammer, in der eine elektrisch angetriebene Einrichtung zum Erzeugen von Turbulenz oder zum Spülen der Brennkammer angeordnet ist, und mit einer elektrischen Energiespeichereinrichtung. Die Erfindung betrifft des Weiteren ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines derartigen Bolzensetzgeräts.The invention relates to a bolt setting tool with a combustion chamber, in which an electrically driven device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber is arranged, and with an electrical energy storage device. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a bolt setting device.
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Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, den Betrieb eines Bolzensetzgeräts gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 weiter zu vereinfachen.The object of the invention is to simplify the operation of a bolt gun according to the preamble of claim 1 on.
Die Aufgabe ist bei einem Bolzensetzgerät mit einer Brennkammer, in der eine elektrisch angetriebene Einrichtung zum Erzeugen von Turbulenz oder zum Spülen der Brennkammer angeordnet ist, und mit einer elektrischen Energiespeichereinrichtung, dadurch gelöst, dass die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung für einen Betrieb mit nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen ausgeführt ist. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Bolzensetzgerät handelt es sich vorzugsweise um ein tragbares, brennkraftbetriebenes Bolzensetzgerät. Zum Setzen eines Befestigungselements wird Gas, zum Beispiel aus einer Gaskartusche, in dem Brennraum mit Sauerstoff beziehungsweise Luft zu einem zündfähigen Gemisch vermischt. Wenn das zündfähige Gemisch gezündet wird, dann expandiert es schlagartig, um einen Arbeitskolben anzutreiben. Herkömmliche Bolzensetzgeräte werden mit Akkumulatoren betrieben, die wieder aufladbare Sekundärzellen enthalten. Der Akkumulator muss während des Betriebs des Bolzensetzgeräts geladen werden, was mit störenden Unterbrechungen verbunden sein kann. Durch die Erfindung wird ein Betrieb des Bolzensetzgeräts mit nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen ermöglicht, die bei Bedarf einfach ausgetauscht werden, ohne dass längere Ladezeiten auftreten.The object is achieved in a bolt setting device with a combustion chamber in which an electrically driven device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber is arranged, and with an electrical energy storage device, achieved in that the electrical energy storage device is designed for operation with non-rechargeable primary cells , The bolt gun according to the invention is preferably a portable, combustion-powered bolt gun. To set a fastening element, gas, for example from a gas cartridge, is mixed with oxygen or air in the combustion chamber to form an ignitable mixture. When the ignitable mixture is ignited, it expands abruptly to drive a working piston. Conventional bolt guns are powered by rechargeable batteries that contain rechargeable secondary cells. The accumulator must be during operation the bolt gun are charged, which may be associated with disturbing interruptions. By the invention, an operation of the bolt gun with non-rechargeable primary cells is possible, which are easily replaced if necessary, without longer charging times occur.
Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Bolzensetzgeräts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung für einen Betrieb mit nicht aufladbaren, austauschbaren Primärzellen ausgeführt ist. Die nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen können gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung schnell und einfach ausgetauscht werden. Die nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen können zum Beispiel in einem einfach zugänglichen Batteriefach aufgenommen sein, das schnell und einfach geöffnet und wieder verschlossen werden kann.A preferred embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the electrical energy storage device is designed for operation with non-rechargeable, exchangeable primary cells. The non-rechargeable primary cells can be replaced quickly and easily according to another aspect of the invention. For example, the non-rechargeable primary cells may be housed in an easily accessible battery compartment that can be quickly and easily opened and resealed.
Ein weiteres bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Bolzensetzgeräts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung für einen Betrieb mit nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen und/oder mit aufladbaren Sekundärzellen ausgeführt ist. Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung können zwei unterschiedliche Arten von Batteriezellen verwendet werden. Das liefert den Vorteil, dass das Bolzensetzgerät zunächst mit einem Akkumulator betrieben werden kann, der aufladbare Sekundärzellen enthält. Wenn der Akkumulator leer ist, kann er aufgeladen werden. Beim Aufladen kann das Bolzensetzgerät dann in vorteilhafter Weise mit den nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen betrieben werden. Das erfindungsgemäße Bolzensetzgerät kann ein Batteriezellenfach umfassen, das sowohl zur Aufnahme von Primärzellen als auch zur Aufnahme von Sekundärzellen geeignet ist. Das Bolzensetzgerät kann aber auch unterschiedliche Batteriefächer aufweisen, von denen eines zur Aufnahme von Primärzellen und ein anderes zur Aufnahme von Sekundärzellen geeignet ist.A further preferred exemplary embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the electrical energy-storage device is designed for operation with non-rechargeable primary cells and / or with rechargeable secondary cells. According to another aspect of the invention, two different types of battery cells may be used. This provides the advantage that the bolt gun can initially be operated with a battery that contains rechargeable secondary cells. If the accumulator is empty, it can be charged. When charging the bolt gun can then be operated in an advantageous manner with the non-rechargeable primary cells. The bolt setting device according to the invention can comprise a battery cell compartment which is suitable both for receiving primary cells and for receiving secondary cells. However, the bolt setting device can also have different battery compartments, one of which is suitable for receiving primary cells and another for receiving secondary cells.
Ein weiteres bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Bolzensetzgeräts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Bolzensetzgerät eine Identifikationseinrichtung zur Erkennung von Primärzellen oder Sekundärzellen umfasst. Die Identifikationseinrichtung vereinfacht insbesondere den Betrieb eines Bolzensetzgeräts mit nur einem Batteriefach zur Aufnahme von unterschiedlichen Batteriezellen. Nach dem Einsetzen der Batteriezellen wird geräteintern erkannt, um was für Zellen es sich handelt.A further preferred exemplary embodiment of the bolt setting device is characterized in that the bolt setting device comprises an identification device for the detection of primary cells or secondary cells. In particular, the identification device simplifies the operation of a bolt setting device with only one battery compartment for receiving different battery cells. After inserting the battery cells, it is recognized internally what cells are concerned.
Ein weiteres bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Bolzensetzgeräts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Identifikationseinrichtung eine Messeinrichtung zum Messen eines Innenwiderstands von Primär- und/oder Sekundärzellen umfasst. Je nach Größe des Innenwiderstands der Batteriezellen wird, zum Beispiel anhand von gespeicherten Vergleichswerten, geräteintern erkannt, um welchen Zellentyp es sich handelt.A further preferred embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the identification device has a measuring device for measuring a Internal resistance of primary and / or secondary cells comprises. Depending on the size of the internal resistance of the battery cells is, for example, based on stored comparison values, recognized within the device, which cell type is concerned.
Ein weiteres bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Bolzensetzgeräts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Identifikationseinrichtung mit einer elektronischen Steuerungseinrichtung verbunden und/oder kombiniert ist, die einen Elektromotor ansteuert, der die Einrichtung zum Erzeugen von Turbulenz oder zum Spülen der Brennkammer antreibt. Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung wird der Elektromotor über die elektronische Steuerungseinrichtung in Abhängigkeit davon unterschiedlich angesteuert, ob die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung Primärzellen oder Sekundärzellen enthält.A further preferred embodiment of the bolt-firing device is characterized in that the identification device is connected and / or combined with an electronic control device which controls an electric motor which drives the device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber. According to a further aspect of the invention, the electric motor is differently controlled via the electronic control device as a function of whether the electrical energy storage device contains primary cells or secondary cells.
Ein weiteres bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Bolzensetzgeräts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einrichtung zum Erzeugen von Turbulenz oder zum Spülen der Brennkammer mindestens einen Ventilator umfasst. Der Ventilator wird durch den Elektromotor angetrieben. Die zum Antreiben des Elektromotors benötigte elektrische Energie wird von der elektrischen Energiespeichereinrichtung bereitgestellt.A further preferred exemplary embodiment of the bolt-setting tool is characterized in that the device for generating turbulence or for purging the combustion chamber comprises at least one fan. The fan is driven by the electric motor. The electrical energy needed to drive the electric motor is provided by the electrical energy storage device.
Bei einem Verfahren zum Betreiben eines vorab beschriebenen Bolzensetzgeräts ist die oben angegebene Aufgabe alternativ oder zusätzlich dadurch gelöst, dass vor dem Betreiben des Bolzensetzgeräts geräteintern detektiert wird, ob die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung nicht aufladbare Primärzellen und/oder aufladbare Sekundärzellen umfasst. Dadurch können unerwünschte Störungen im Betrieb des Bolzensetzgeräts, zum Beispiel durch die Verwendung von falschen Batteriezellen, verhindert werden. Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung wird mit Hilfe der Identifikationseinrichtung auch erfasst, ob ein gemeinsames Batteriefach, das sowohl für die Aufnahme von Primärzellen als auch für die Aufnahme von Sekundärzellen geeignet ist, nur Primärzellen oder nur Sekundärzellen enthält. Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung kann das Bolzensetzgerät auch für die gleichzeitige Verwendung von Primärzellen und Sekundärzellen geeignet sein.In a method for operating a bolt-firing device described above, the above-mentioned object is alternatively or additionally achieved by detecting inside the device before the operation of the bolt-firing device whether the electrical energy-storage device comprises non-chargeable primary cells and / or rechargeable secondary cells. As a result, unwanted interference in the operation of the bolt gun, for example by the use of incorrect battery cells, can be prevented. According to a further aspect of the invention, it is also detected with the aid of the identification device whether a common battery compartment which is suitable both for receiving primary cells and for receiving secondary cells contains only primary cells or only secondary cells. According to another aspect of the invention, the bolt setting tool may also be suitable for the simultaneous use of primary cells and secondary cells.
Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Verfahrens ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in Abhängigkeit von der Art der in das Bolzensetzgerät eingesetzten Energiespeicherzellen unterschiedliche Unterspannungsabschaltspannungen verwendet werden, bei denen das Bolzensetzgerät abgeschaltet wird. Dadurch wird auf einfache Art und Weise ein stabiler Betrieb des Bolzensetzgeräts über die Lebensdauer der verwendeten Batteriezellen ermöglicht, die auch als Energiespeicherzellen bezeichnet werden.A preferred embodiment of the method is characterized in that different Unterspannungsabschaltspannungen be used in which the bolt setting device is switched off, depending on the type of energy storage cells used in the bolt setting device. This will become a stable way in a simple way Operation of the bolt gun over the life of the battery cells used allows, which are also referred to as energy storage cells.
Ein weiteres bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel des Verfahrens ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Ladestandsanzeigeneinrichtung des Bolzensetzgeräts in Abhängigkeit von der Art der in das beziehungsweise dem Bolzensetzgerät eingesetzten Energiespeicherzellen unterschiedlich geschaltet wird. Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung wird sowohl bei der Verwendung von Primärzellen als auch bei der Verwendung von Sekundärzellen angezeigt, wie lange das Bolzensetzgerät mit den aktuell eingesetzten Batteriezellen noch verwendet werden kann.A further preferred exemplary embodiment of the method is characterized in that a charge level indicator device of the bolt setting device is switched differently depending on the type of energy storage cells used in the bolt gun or the bolt setting device. According to a further aspect of the invention, both the use of primary cells and the use of secondary cells indicate how long the bolt setting device can still be used with the currently used battery cells.
Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, in der unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung verschiedene Ausführungsbeispiele im Einzelnen beschrieben sind.
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- zeigt eine vereinfachte Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Bolzensetzgeräts.
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- shows a simplified illustration of a bolt gun according to the invention.
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Die verwendeten Befestigungselemente werden vorzugsweise über ein geräteinternes Magazin 6 bereitgestellt, das in der Nähe des Bolzensetzendes 5 des Bolzensetzgeräts 1 angebracht ist. Aus dem Magazin 6 werden die Befestigungselemente vorzugsweise einzeln automatisch entnommen und am Bolzensetzende 5 bereitgestellt.The fastening elements used are preferably provided by means of a device-
Zum Eintreiben der Befestigungselemente in den Untergrund benötigte Energie wird in einer Gasdose oder Gaskartusche 8 im Inneren des Bolzensetzgeräts 1 bereitgestellt. Die Gaskartusche 8 ist in ein Gasdosenfach aufnehmbar und über ein verstellbares beziehungsweise regelbares Dosierventil 10 und eine Gasleitung 11 mit einer Brennkammer oder einem Brennraum 12 verbindbar.Energy required for driving the fastening elements into the ground is provided in a gas can or
In dem Brennraum 12 wird Gas aus der Gaskartusche 8 mit Luft zu einem brennfähigen Gemisch vermischt, das gezündet wird, um ein Befestigungselement, wie einen Bolzen oder einen Nagel, in den Untergrund einzutreiben. Die zum Eintreiben benötigte Energie wird, zum Beispiel über einen (nicht dargestellten) Arbeitskolben von der Brennkammer 12 auf ein Befestigungselement am Bolzensetzende 5 übertragen.In the
In dem Brennraum 12 ist eine Einrichtung 14 angeordnet, die dazu dient, in dem Brennraum 12 Turbulenz zu erzeugen, den Brennraum 12 zu spülen und/oder zu kühlen. Die Einrichtung 14 umfasst einen Ventilator 15, der von einem Elektromotor 18 angetrieben wird. Der Elektromotor 18 wird über eine elektronische Steuerungseinrichtung 20 angesteuert.In the
Von der elektronischen Steuerungseinrichtung 20 erstreckt sich ein Zündkabel 21 zum Brennraum 12. Über das Zündkabel 21 wird das zündfähige Gemisch im Brennraum 12 gezündet.From the
Der Elektromotor 18 ist über eine Motorsteuerungsleitung 22 ebenfalls mit der elektronischen Steuerungseinrichtung 20 verbunden. Darüber hinaus ist eine elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung 24, aus welcher der Elektromotor 18 seine Antriebsenergie bezieht, mit der Steuerungseinrichtung 20 verbunden.The
Gemäß einem wesentlichen Aspekt der Erfindung kann die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung 24 nicht aufladbare Primärzellen umfassen. Die nicht aufladbaren Primärzellen sind vorzugsweise auf einfache Art und Weise austauschbar.According to an essential aspect of the invention, the electrical
Die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung 24 umfasst zum Beispiel ein Batteriefach, das durch einen Batteriefachdeckel verschließbar ist. Der Batteriefachdeckel kann auf einfache Art und Weise geöffnet beziehungsweise abgenommen werden, um Batteriezellen einzusetzen.The electrical
Bei einem nicht dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel bildet das Batteriefach mit dem Gasdosenfach ein einziges Versorgungsfach mit einem Versorgungsfachdeckel, in das die Gasdose und die Batteriezellen einsetzbar sind. Bevorzugt sind die Batteriezellen und die Gasdose fest miteinander verbunden und bilden eine Energieversorgungseinheit, mit der das Bolzensetzgerät betrieben wird, wenn die Energieversorgungseinheit in das Versorgungsfach eingesetzt ist.In one embodiment, not shown, the battery compartment forms with the gas can compartment a single supply compartment with a supply compartment lid, in which the gas can and the battery cells can be used. Preferably, the battery cells and the gas can are firmly connected to each other and form a power supply unit with which the bolt setting device is operated when the power supply unit is inserted into the supply compartment.
Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung kann die elektrische Energiespeichereinrichtung 24 auch aufladbare Sekundärzellen umfassen. Zu diesem Zweck ist die Steuerungseinrichtung 20 mit einer Identifikationseinrichtung ausgestattet, die dazu dient, zu erkennen, ob Primärzellen oder Sekundärzellen in das Batteriefach eingesetzt sind. In Abhängigkeit von den im Batteriefach enthaltenen Batteriezellen wird der Elektromotor 18 über die Steuerungseinrichtung 20 unterschiedlich angesteuert.According to another aspect of the invention, the electrical
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