Abstract: A signal generating device for generation of measurement signals for an electrical system includes a housing which features an electrically conducting material, an energy reservoir arranged in the housing, a data interface arranged at the housing and designed to receive signal data, a coupling interface arranged at the housing and coupled to the electrical system, and a signal generator arranged in the housing. The signal generator is coupled to the electrical energy reservoir, to the data interface and to the coupling interface. The signal generator is designed, based on the signal data, to generate the measurement signals and to output them via the coupling interface. A corresponding measuring device is also included.

Abstract: A plug-connector module for electrical contacts in the vehicle sector features the following: at least two contact elements that each feature at least one contact opening for receiving an electrical contact, and each features at least one first engagement device; and at least one positioning element for connecting the contact elements. For this purpose, the positioning element includes at least two second engagement devices that are configured complementary to the first engagement devices. Each contact element features at least one positioning opening for pushing-through the at least one positioning element. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method for connecting at least two contact elements to a plug-connector module.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a Paspol light guide includes disposing a plurality of light guides adjacent to one another so that the light guides form a light-guide bundle, disposing an at least partially light-transparent fabric along at least one partial section of the light-guide bundle, sheathing the light-guide bundle by the fabric so that the fabric forms a fabric sleeve, and closing the fabric sleeve along its longitudinal side. When viewed in a cross-section, the fabric sleeve forms a flag protruding from the light-guide bundle.

Abstract: A method for charging an electrically powered vehicle includes predetermining a maximum charging current of a charging process for charging the vehicle before the start of the charging process based on an electrical resistance of at least one interface component of an interface between a charging device and the vehicle. The electrical resistance is determined during at least one previous charging process. The method further includes charging the electrically powered vehicle based on the predetermined maximum charging current.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plug-in module connector or the electrically conductive connection of at least two battery modules, including a flexible busbar for the electrically conductive connection of respective poles of the battery modules, the busbar enabling tolerance compensation with respect to the poles in the transverse direction of the module connector; two retaining clamps for gripping the busbar and one of the respective poles of the battery modules, the retaining clamps enabling tolerance compensation with respect to the poles in the longitudinal direction and vertical direction of the module connector; an insulation housing in which the retaining clamps plugged onto the busbar can be received. Furthermore, the present disclosure also concerns a method for the electrically conductive connection of at least two battery modules by means of a plug-in module connector.

Abstract: The disclosure sets out a method for producing an electrical line arrangement by integrally joining a free end of an electrical conductor to a metal component. The method includes reshaping a section of the metal component to form a receiving sleeve, inserting the conductor into the receiving sleeve, attaching a friction welding tool to the receiving sleeve, and moving the friction welding tool relative to the metal component and/or the conductor for generating welding energy for at least partially melting a portion facing the conductor, e.g. an inner wall, the metal component and/or the conductor.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to further develop conventional devices for stretching and/or shaping and/or applying a lamination of a film element. This aim is achieved, according to the invention, by a device for stretching and/or shaping and/or applying a lamination of a film element, which device comprises a support frame for gripping the film element relative to a shaping tool or to a component to be laminated, and having grippers for gripping the film element, which are mounted so as to be movable relative to the support frame, said device being characterized in that grippers are arranged in a multi-axially adjustable manner relative to the support frame in order to adapt the film element more precisely to a contour of the shaping tool or of the component to be laminated.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes a processor and a flash storage. The processor is configured to execute a plurality of processes that are associated with a corresponding vehicle control component. The processor is configured to execute an asynchronous driver that, in response to a write request of a respective process, writes vehicle status data of the respective process in a corresponding process context in the flash storage. The processor is configured to execute a synchronous driver that, in response to a write request of a predetermined process, stops the executing of the asynchronous driver on the processor and writes vehicle status data of the predetermined process in the flash storage. The synchronous driver is configured to activate the asynchronous driver again, with restoring of a saved process context, after the writing of the vehicle status data of the predetermined process in the flash storage.

Abstract: A method for production of an interior unit for a motor vehicle includes production of a support by injection molding, featuring an enclosed front side, wherein at a backside of the support a screw boss is formed whose drill hole is sealed by a support section in the direction of the front side of the support, which support section features a reduced wall thickness in comparison to the remainder of the support, and production of a foam layer on the enclosed front side of the support. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to an interior unit for a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A battery module housing includes a receptacle and a positioning element. The receptacle is configured to receive a contact element. The contact element is configured to electrically contact at least one battery cell. The positioning element is disposed on the receptacle and configured to position the battery cell relative to the receptacle and the contact element so as to position and fix the battery cell relative to the contact element.

Abstract: A device for electrical charging of a vehicle battery of an electrically operated vehicle includes at least two electrical contact elements that are configured to guide electrical current and a flexible circuit board that is electrically and mechanically connected to the electrical contact elements. The flexible circuit board is disposed perpendicular to a main extension direction of the electrical contact elements. A method for manufacturing a device for electrical charging of a vehicle battery of an electrically operated vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for monitoring of an electrical energy source features one measuring circuit for each pole of the energy source, which is designed to connect the particular pole via a voltage divider to the reference potential. An evaluating device is provided to detect a particular voltage value at the particular voltage divider and based on the detected voltage values, determines a source voltage datum for the source voltage of the energy source. For at least one of the measuring circuits the total electrical resistance is dependent on a switch state of a particular switching element, and the evaluation device is designed, by switching of the particular switching element, to adjust at least two different switching constellations of the measuring circuits, and based on the voltage values detected for the switching constellations, determines overall resistance data for isolation resistances of the energy source.

Abstract: A distributor device and a method for a data network in a motor vehicle includes a number of first communications interfaces which can be coupled to communications partners of a first priority and a number of second communications interfaces which can be coupled to communications partners of a second priority. The second priority is lower than the first priority. The distribution device further includes a coupling device configured to couple together the first communications interfaces and the second communications interfaces, such that they communicate together, and a monitoring device configured to monitor communication along the second communications interfaces, and in the event of a communications error on one of the second communications interfaces to disconnect at least the first communications interfaces from the corresponding second communications interface so as to interrupt the communications.

Abstract: A high-voltage line for motor-vehicle high voltage includes an interior tube surrounding an interior cavity of the high-voltage line, an electrically conducting interior conductor surrounding the interior tube, an intermediate insulation surrounding the interior conductor, an electrically conducting outer conductor surrounding the intermediate insulation, and an outer insulation surrounding the outer conductor. The outer insulation, the outer conductor, the intermediate insulation, the interior conductor, and the interior tube are disposed coaxial to one another.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the quality of an ultrasonic weld includes monitoring a vibration behavior during a joining process with respect to an actual value of a vibration frequency and/or a vibration amplitude of at least one joining partner of joining partners involved in the joining process. A tool of an ultrasonic welding device is used in the joining process, and at least one measuring device is configured to quantify mechanical vibrations. The detected vibration behavior is analyzed using a Fourier analysis and compared to a predefined set value as reference value.

Abstract: A device to determine a state of an ultrasound welding process, which can be carried out using an ultrasound tool, includes a sensor element and an evaluation unit. The sensor element is configured to detect an electrical control signal from an ultrasound tool. The evaluation unit is configured to determine a signal property of the control signal and to determine the status of the ultrasound welding process based on a reference signal profile and on the determined signal property. An assembly with an ultrasound welding system and a method are also included.

Abstract: A method for non-destructive testing of a quality of an ultrasonic weld from a welding process includes detecting of a time-dependent measurement value over a period of time, where the measurement value is characteristic of a mechanical or electrical vibration behavior of a welding process to be tested. The method includes evaluating a measurement-value course of the detected time-dependent measurement value by using a Fourier analysis. The method further includes comparing a result of the evaluation to a reference value in order to test the quality of the weld. A measuring device and an ultrasonic welding system are also included.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite includes providing a first template including a cutout for a first layer of the composite, disposing the first layer in the cutout, and disposing a tablet, provided with an adhesive, on the first layer such that the first layer adheres to the tablet. Next, the tablet is removed, together with the first layer adhered thereto, from the cutout, and an adhesive is applied to a side of the first layer facing away from the tablet. A second template is provided that includes a cutout for a second layer of the composite, and then the second layer is disposed in the cutout. The tablet, together with the first layer adhered thereto, is disposed on the second layer disposed in the cutout of the second template, and the tablet is removed, together with the composite produced from the first and second layers, from the second template.

Abstract: A switching device for a supply line for supplying electrical loads with electricity includes a power input, a power output, a controlled switching element, and a regulated resistance. The controlled switching element is disposed electrically between the power input and the power output and is configured to electrically couple the power input to the power output in a controlled manner. The regulated resistance is disposed electrically parallel to the controlled switching element. The regulated resistance is configured to electrically connect the power input to the power output during opening of the controlled switching element and occurring of voltage spikes between the power input and the power output. A voltage supply system, a method, and a manufacturing method are provided.

Abstract: A method and a device for detecting arcs includes current values for each component connected to a node being read-in, the node current and the system current determined using the current values, a correlation factor determined for each current value with the node current as quotient from node current and the respective current value, the individual quotients filtered in order to determine a correction factor for each current value, a corrected node-current equation established, wherein each current value is linked to the correction factor previously determined, in order to determine a corrected value of the node evaluation, and finally a trigger threshold is set using the corrected node-current equation.