Abstract: A method and a device for an assistance system, e.g. a parking assistance system, perform an autonomous or semi-autonomous driving maneuver of a vehicle. A camera system generates image data from the surroundings of the vehicle. A processor arrangement processes the image data to produce control information that is used by the assistance system to perform the driving maneuver. If the image data show that a restriction or impediment is present, then the assistance system is put in a safe state.

Abstract: A device and a method for determining a position of one or more structural elements of a vehicle the position of which can be changed and a change in the position of which alters external dimensions of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rotor (2) for a permanent magent brushless DC machine, which rotor is arranged concentrically about a rotor axis (1?) and has a passage opening (8) running along the rotor axis (1?) for accommodating a shaft (22). Permanent magnets (3) and the pole segments (4) extend along the rotor axis (1?), with the permanent magnets (3) and the pole segments (4) arranged alternately around the rotor axix (1?) in the circumferential direction. The rotor further has a cross-sectional area (14) of at least one pole segment (4) in at least a first pole segment region (5), is asymmetrical with at least one shaped portion (6) arranged in a radially outer region, with respect to therotor axis (1?), of the pole segment (4). The shaped portion (6) extends substantially in a circumferential direction (1?). Furthermore, the invention describes the use of the rotor according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for an assistance system that serves to perform an autonomous or semi-autonomous driving maneuver of a vehicle, e.g., a parking assistance system in a vehicle, wherein by means of a camera system, image data are generated from the surroundings of a vehicle and processed in order to perform the driving maneuver. The assistance system is put in a safe state if the image data show that a restriction is present.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for an assistance system that serves to perform an autonomous or semi-autonomous driving maneuver of a vehicle, e.g., a parking assistance system in a vehicle, wherein by means of a camera system, image data are acquired from the surroundings of a vehicle and processed in order to perform the driving maneuver. At least one direction in which the vehicle moves when performing the driving maneuver is indicated by means of at least one light signal device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electromechanically operable disc brake for motor vehicles comprising a brake caliper and an actuator arranged at the brake caliper, with two friction linings cooperating with each one lateral surface of a brake disc, with at least one of the friction linings being movable into engagement with the brake disc by way of the actuator, and the actuator having an electric motor that is driven by means of an electronic control and regulation unit. To achieve a compact disc brake, the invention discloses that the control and regulation unit is arranged directly at the actuator . This provision renders it possible to configure the electric connection as a plug coupling, which offers financial and safety advantages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electromechanically operable disc brake for motor vehicles comprising a brake caliper and an actuator arranged at the brake caliper, with two friction linings cooperating with each one lateral surface of a brake disc, with at least one of the friction linings being movable into engagement with the brake disc by way of the actuator, and the actuator having an electric motor that is driven by means of an electronic control and regulation unit. To achieve a compact disc brake, the invention discloses that the control and regulation unit is arranged directly at the actuator. This provision renders it possible to configure the electric connection as a plug coupling, which offers financial and safety advantages.

Abstract: An actuating unit is provided for an electromechanically actuated disc brake for automotive vehicles, which is disposed on a brake caliper wherein two friction linings respectively cooperating with a side face of a brake disc are arranged in a manner displaceable to a limited extent, with one of said friction linings being arranged so as to be directly movable into engagement with the brake disc by means of an actuating element, through the actuating unit, while the other friction lining is movable into engagement with the brake disc through the action of a reaction force applied by the brake caliper. The actuating unit comprises an electric motor and at least one reduction gear operatively arranged between the electric motor and the first friction lining. The reduction gear is formed as a threaded drive which, for guiding the threaded nut, includes a cylindrical guide piece that is provided with a sensor device for sensing the reaction force.