Abstract: An arrangement for distribution of cooling liquid in the cooling liquid jacket in an internal combustion engine having cylinders disposed in-line in the cylinder block or in a bank of cylinders of the engine. The liquid jacket includes a liquid inlet chamber at one end of the row of cylinders and a liquid outlet chamber at the same end or at the opposite end of the row of cylinders and, in the cylinder block or bank of cylinders with associated cylinder head, mutually interconnected cooling liquid spaces and ducts which communicate with those chambers. In the lower portion of the cooling jacket, a liquid distribution pipe running along the row of cylinders is inserted at one side of the row of cylinders and has at one end a liquid inlet which communicates with the liquid inlet chamber.

Abstract: Exhaust flow system for a split exhaust flow in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine (3) fitted with an exhaust-driven supercharger (2) of the turbocompressor type, whose exhaust system incorporates a catalytic exhaust cleaner (58; 58'), where each cylinder of the engine has both a first exhaust valve (51), from which released exhaust gas is fed to a first exhaust collector (53) common to the cylinders, which collector is connected directly to the exhaust turbine inlet by a first exhaust branch pipe (54), and a second exhaust valve (52), from which released exhaust gas is fed to an exhaust pipe (56), which incorporates a silencer (61). At least one valve (50) adjustable according to the operating conditions of the engine (3), is arranged downstream from the second exhaust valves (52) of the cylinders, in their connection (59, 55, 57) to the exhaust pipe (56) between the exhaust turbine outlet (20) and the silencer (61).

Abstract: A distribution unit for a ventilation installation for a vehicle has a housing (2) which is provided with outlets (3-10) and has an at least partly cylindrical shell surface in which a valve device (13) is rotatable inside the cylindrical housing via a shaft (14) which is along the axis of the shell surface of the housing. In the cylindrical shell surface of the housing there is at least one concavity (20) which via an aperture (21) which is within the housing and is situated substantially in a radial plane of the housing is connected to the interior of the housing and forms an outlet (6). A thin-walled circular valve element (18) which is incorporated in the valve device (13) and is disc-shaped or basin-shaped cooperates with the aperture and is rotatable in the aforesaid radial plane.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a vehicle includes a distributor device for distributing ventilation air to different ventilation nozzles in the vehicle. The distributor device is provided with a cylindrical ventilator unit journal in a housing and provided with a casing surface and end walls in which there are disposed apertures for cooperation with outlets disposed in the circumferential surface and walls of the housing, whereby rotation of the ventilator unit makes possible regulation of the air flow to the different outlets.

Abstract: A steering wheel (11) is fitted with a control (13) which, when operated in mutually independent control directions (41-45), controls the acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle, as well as upward and downward gear changing, and activates one of a number of cruise control functions. The control (13) may preferably be mounted immediately adjacent to the steering wheel rim (15) on the upper side of a wheel spoke (12), so that it may readily be operated by the driver's thumb without the necessity of releasing the grip on the wheel. Thus, the control incorporates all of the most essential driving control functions. The control according to the present invention encourages the driver to select, at an early stage, those accelerator and gear-change parameters which are most advantageous to economic driving or are most suited to the prevailing traffic conditions, the control actions required involving a minimum of manual movements.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine (10) is designed with a cylinder section (11) which is pivoted on a crankcase section (13) to provide different compression ratios. The crankcase section (13) is provided with raised lateral walls (21, 22, 24, 25) with upper surfaces (82-85), which lie in the same plane and thereby allow simple assembly of a seal (34) between the cylinder section (11) and crankcase section (13). The lateral walls (21, 22, 24, 25) also enable auxiliary devices for the engine to be easily secured without having to allow for the mobility of the cylinder section (11) relative to the crankcase section (13).

Abstract: A hydraulic pump in the form of an oil pump for a vehicle engine has both its pinion, which is driven by the engine's crankshaft, and a ring-gear, which cooperates with the pinion, incorporated in an end-cover fastened to the end of the engine block. A cap is inserted in a collar on the side of the end-cover facing away from the engine and is only held in position there by means of a locking ring, which engages with a groove in the collar and presses the cap toward the engine. Outside the oil pump, a partly socket-shaped belt pulley is mounted on the crankshaft and its socket-shaped portion substantially grips the collar. Fitting and removal are thus simplified and engine overall length reduced. Simplified sealing also reduces oil leakage risks.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine, there is arranged a belt transmission for driving an accessory device. In this connection, deflection members are arranged so that the drive belt for its driving bears against, for example, the flywheel of the engine. The deflection members are arranged so that the area enclosed by the drive belt lies outside the area which encloses the axis of rotation of the flywheel. By virtue of the fact that consequently the drive belt can be mounted without the drive belt needing to cross the axis of rotation, the belt transmission can simply be arranged at the rear side of the engine. This means that the axial extent of the engine can be reduced.

Abstract: Link system for movement transmission between a gear lever and a gearbox in a vehicle, whereby the link system is coupled between a shift rod (2) and a gearchange shaft (4) which extends into the gearbox and whose bearing therein is arranged to absorb bending moments. The end of the shift rod (2) adjacent to the link system is supported by a journal bearing (32) mounted on the gearbox, and the link system includes a rigid planar link element (8), which at its opposing ends has parallel rotary articulations (14,30; 16,24) whereby the link element is coupled at one end to a crank (6) connected to the shift rod, and at the other end to a crank (10) fixed to the gearchange shaft (4).

Abstract: A check valve (4) with spherical, spring-loaded valve head (25) is used for pulsating flows, especially in a fuel injection system for Otto engines. As a result of low flow resistance, such check valves have had a tendency to cause noise when the valve head (25) strikes down against the valve seat (11) during pulsating of the flow caused by selective opening of the fuel injection nozzles. The valve head (25) is designed with a flange (7) downstream of the valve seat (11), and this flange (7) interacts with a narrow boring (13) during the first part of the opening stroke. Consequently, a secondary throttling (12) is formed, in addition to the primary throttling between the valve head (25) and the valve seat (11), which contributes to the valve head being forced away at a distance from the valve seat.

Abstract: A front part for a motor vehicle, consisting of two side beams, two central beams and a subframe, in which front part there are also included struts connecting the side beams to the central beams as well as the central beams to beams forming part of the subframe. The front part in this manner allows a three-way force division through the struts. Very good stability and energy absorption in the event of collisions are thus obtained.

Abstract: A differential (1) has a housing (2) made in one piece with two side openings (10) via which parts can be introduced into and removed from the housing. The pinion gears and side gears rest against the inside of the housing via respective support members (17-20). At least for the pinion gears (13,14) there is in the support member (17, 18) a bearing member (22) of the roller bearing type and a support plate (21), where the bearing member is intended to cooperate with, on the one hand, a first bearing surface (25) on the support plate and, on the other hand, a second bearing surface (26) on the actual pinion gear. Assembly of the support member is made possible by means of the fact that the side (24) of the support plate which is to rest against the inside (16) of the housing is convex.

Abstract: A communications unit with a telephone receiver is intended for fitting in a standardized recess for radio equipment in vehicles. The telephone receiver in a first user position lies protected in the recess. By use of an automatic or manually initiated ejection, the telephone receiver is caused to take up a second user position in which the receiver has another orientation and a more advanced position relative to the recess. In this second position the telephone receiver can be picked up from a telephone receiver holder for manual handling. The invention permits a safer handling of the telephone while driving, and without obstructing the accessibility to other vehicle controls in the vicinity of the recess when the telephone receiver is in its first user position.

Abstract: A mechanical stepped gearbox comprises a number of gear wheel pairs (25-34) which interact with one another and are arranged on an input shaft (19), an output shaft (22), and a first side shaft (24). The gear wheel pairs can be selectively coupled in order to form different gear ratios. In addition to this, the gearbox comprises, arranged on a second side shaft (40), a gear wheel (39) which is used both in order to bring about a reverse gear and in order to transmit driving force to the first side shaft (24). The gearbox can thus be designed with short axial extend even when the gearbox comprises many gear steps.

Abstract: A sensor for an air-conditioning system in a vehicle has a measuring head with a number of solar cells arranged in a defined pattern for determining the intensity of the solar radiation and the position of the sun relative to the sensor. Attachment elements on the sensor permit assembly of the sensor only in one way in the vehicle. A dome over the solar cells is transparent only to solar radiation.

Abstract: A covering element consisting of transparent material is designed with an electro-chromatic layer for control of the transmission of light through the covering element. An electrical power which is required for control of the electro-chromatic layer is obtained from a photo-electric layer integrated in the covering element. The photo-electric layer is arranged outside the electro-chromatic layer. By means of the arrangement, when the light is at its most intensive, a high voltage is obtained from the photo-electric layer and can be transferred to the electro-chromatic layer so as to in this connection reduce, at least to a considerable extent, the transmission through the covering element. The arrangement can, within vehicle technology for example, be used in a sun-roof in order to prevent heating up of an interior space in sunny weather. By means of the arrangement, the transmission is automatically adapted according to the light.

Abstract: In a hinge (4) between a fixed part (3) and a movable part (1), the pivotable hinge part (6) has a guide device (7) by means of which the movable part can be fixed on the hinge in a desired position relative to this and the fixed part. The movable part can then be detached from the hinge together with the guide device and can then, by means of the guide device, be guided back to the previous position when remounting takes place.