Abstract: An apparatus for smoothing an inner toothing and/or an outer toothing of a component part. At least two radially adjustable smoothing gears, which engage in the inner toothing and/or outer toothing, are rotatably arranged inside the inner toothing and/or outside of the outer toothing. During smoothing, the component part is not firmly clamped but rather only rests loosely on a support. A thrust ring is provided at least at one of the smoothing gears for limiting axial movements of the component part, which occur during smoothing.

Abstract: This is a modular internal combustion engine with an upper and lower block construction comprising a lower block with multiple angles mating with the upper block and having an upper block construction that allows the upper block to tilt over for easy access to the crankshaft and other lower end components. An upper and lower block that can be die cast without cores.

Abstract: An arrangement for fastening a magnetic ring onto a transmission component (1) by way of a supporting ring (6) such that the supporting ring (6) is connected, in a rotationally fixed manner, to the transmission component (1) by a bayonet joint.

Abstract: An arrangement for fastening a magnetic ring onto a transmission component (1) by way of a supporting ring (6) such that the supporting ring (6) is connected, in a rotationally fixed manner, to the transmission component (1) by a bayonet joint.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a torque converter including a cover arranged to accept torque from a drive unit and an impeller. The cover and the impeller are joined by a crimped connection. In some aspects, the converter includes a sealing element disposed between the cover and the impeller and the sealing element is selected from the group consisting of an o-ring and a gasket. In some aspects, the cover is a cast piece. In some aspects, the cover is formed by a process selected from the group consisting of: molding, compression molding, and pressed metal forming. In some aspects, the cover is a stamped metal piece. The present invention also broadly comprises a torque converter including a cover, an impeller, and an induction brazed connection joining the cover and impeller. In some aspects, the cover further comprises axially disposed fingers engaged with the impeller.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for controlling the power supply of a vehicle which has a hybrid power system composed of a fuel cell system and a dynamic power system which contains a storage battery. The power system can be operated with optimum dynamics as a function of operating modes which can be set.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a torque converter including a cover arranged to accept torque from a drive unit and an impeller. The cover and the impeller are joined by a crimped connection. In some aspects, the converter includes a sealing element disposed between the cover and the impeller and the sealing element is selected from the group consisting of an o-ring and a gasket. In some aspects, the cover is a cast piece. In some aspects, the cover is formed by a process selected from the group consisting of: molding, compression molding, and pressed metal forming. In some aspects, the cover is a stamped metal piece. The present invention also broadly comprises a torque converter including a cover, an impeller, and an induction brazed connection joining the cover and impeller. In some aspects, the cover further comprises axially disposed fingers engaged with the impeller.

Abstract: A wearable geographical information display assembly includes a heads-up display 4 to which is mounted an attitude sensor 22. Both heads-up display 4 and attitude sensor 22 are coupled with a cellular phone 10 of a type that receives geographical positioning data from orbital satellites 12. Positional data, and data indicating line of sight from attitude sensor 22 are transmitted from cell phone 10 to a telecommunications company 16. The company retrieves display data corresponding to the received positional and line of sight data from a database 18. The display data is transmitted back to cell phone 10 and displayed by means of heads-up display 4.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a method and an arrangement for controlling the power supply of a vehicle which has a hybrid power system composed of a fuel cell system (7) and a dynamic power system (53) which contains a storage battery (10). The power system can be operated with optimum dynamics as a function of operating modes which can be set (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A reference electrode including a water-impermeable, non-conductive substrate having a surface; an electrically conductive metal/metal salt mixture layer in contact with the surface; a water-soluble alkali metal salt layer; and a water-impermeable barrier layer overlaying a portion of the alkali metal salt layer and a portion of the metal/metal salt layer, and a method for preparing same are described. When the reference electrode is placed in a water sample to be tested, water enters the exposed portion of the alkali metal salt layer where it dissolves the salt forming a saturated solution in the region of contact between the alkali metal salt layer and the metal/metal salt layer.

Abstract: An ion-selective electrode including a water-impermeable, non-conductive substrate; an electrically conductive layer including a metal/metal salt mixture supported on a surface of the substrate; a hydrophobic, conductive intermediate layer in contact with the metal/metal salt layer and including a salt having suitable ionic mobility such that an electrode potential is rapidly established; a layer including an ion-specific ligand in contact with the intermediate layer; and a water-impermeable barrier layer which overlays the layer including the ion-specific ligand such that a portion of this layer is uncovered, and a method for preparing same, is described. The present ion-selective electrode permits rapid, reproducible measurements of ion concentrations to be made without requiring electrode calibration and in the absence of liquid electrolytes.

Abstract: A method for operating a load dependent current-generating system which supplies at least one electric drive motor with electrical energy. A power request is made to the electric drive motor, and a dynamic parameter of the current generating system and/or a simulation model, which characterizes the behaviour of the current generating system, is used for calculating the setpoint current value for the current generating system.

Abstract: A method and system for communications of fuel data, including fuel depletion data, in regards of fuel storage tanks includes an electronic communicator linked to a sensor associated with the storage tank for communicating over a communications network the fuel data to innumerable other parties connected on the communications network.

Abstract: A method for operating a load dependent current-generating system which supplies at least one electric drive motor with electrical energy. A power request is made to the electric drive motor, and a dynamic parameter of the current generating system and/or a simulation model, which characterizes the behaviour of the current generating system, is used for calculating the setpoint current value for the current generating system.

Abstract: A route finder device for a motor vehicle contains a data input unit for inputting one or more destinations for a journey, a road network memory for storing the locations on the network of roads which can be used by the vehicle, a computer unit for determining one or more possible routes from the location to the destination or destinations including energy supply processes which may be required at one or more energy supply locations as a function of the quantity of energy present in the energy accumulator, the energy supply network and the route specific energy consumption, as well as a display unit for displaying the routes determined by the computer unit. When used in electric vehicles, this device permits optimum routes to be found, taking into account charging processes for the traction battery.

Abstract: The invention provides a hybrid drive arrangement, particularly for a motor vehicle, having an internal combustion engine, a generator, a rectifier, an inverter, an energy accumulator connected to the direct current line between the rectifier and the inverter as well as a driving motor coupled to the inverter. A bypass line bridges the rectifier--direct-current line--inverter path, and a switching element is provided to couple the driving motor with the generator selectively by way of the rectifier--direct-current line--inverse rectifier path on the one hand, or the bypass line on the other.

Abstract: A method for assisting the driver of a vehicle in the optimum use of the on-board energy supply, by consumption-oriented driving-power limitation, especially for electric vehicles. A permissible consumption rate related to the remaining distance is determined continuously starting from the available energy supply and this section consumption is used, taking into account the driving resistances, to determine a set point value which controls a device for driving-power limitation. In a preferred embodiment, an electronic accelerator pedal is provided, with a pedal travel divided into two angular ranges, the second angular range requiring an increased actuating force and being allocated to a power range inhibited in accordance with the set point value. The division into the two angular ranges is adjustable by means of a positioning motor as a function of the permissible section consumption.