Abstract: Device for controlling a starting process, which comprises an engine equipped with a power regulating element. The position of the power regulating element, which is equipped with an actuator, can be controlled by a control device, to which signals are sent indicating the activation position of an accelerator pedal as well as the speed of a crankshaft of the engine. The crankshaft can be connected via a clutch to a gear input shaft. When a predetermined speed limit value of the crankshaft is reached, the actuator of the power regulating element can be activated by the control device for the purpose of limiting the crankshaft speed. A clutch pedal is provided, by means of whose activation the starting process can be controlled.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper for arrangement in a drive train of an automobile comprises three flywheel mass arrangements arranged so as to be rotatable both jointly and relative to one another about a common first axis of rotation. At least two of the three flywheel mass arrangements are torsionally elastically coupled to one another by a spring arrangement. The three flywheel mass arrangements are coupled to one another via a roller gear. The first flywheel mass arrangement has a first toothing along at least a part circumference and the third flywheel mass arrangement has a second toothing along at least a part circumference. The second flywheel mass arrangement has at least one roller carrier mounted so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation and a plurality of roller bodies which roll on part regions of the first toothing and on part regions of the second toothing.