Abstract: A humidifying module for humidifying a fluid, such as an operating fluid of a fuel cell of a motor vehicle, is disclosed. The humidifying module includes a humidifier block including a plurality of first fluid paths through which a first fluid is flowable and a plurality of second fluid paths through which a second fluid is flowable. The plurality of first fluid paths and the plurality of second fluid paths in the humidifier block are fluidically separated from each other via a plurality of gas-tight and humidity-permeable membranes. A liquid separator is provided that is fluidically connected to one of the first fluid paths for flow-through with the first fluid and the second fluid paths for flow-through with the second fluid.

Abstract: A fresh air supply system may include a housing that may include an upper housing part and a lower housing part and delimiting a housing interior. The system may also include at least one bearing part arranged in the housing interior and a shaft at least partially arranged and rotatably mounted in the at least one bearing part. The at least one bearing part, in a cross-section of the housing perpendicular to a rotation axis of the shaft, may be structured in a pot-like manner including a pot base. The lower housing part may include a lower housing part extension resting against a projection of the pot base such that a clamping connection is formable. The upper housing part may include at least one upper housing part extension which the at least one bearing part may rest against.

Abstract: An assembly for an internal combustion engine may include an intake module of a fresh air system for supplying fresh air to at least one combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine and an attachment part attached to the intake module in a joining direction. The intake module may include at least one retaining surface facing away from the attachment part. The attachment part may include at least one counter retaining surface facing away from the intake module. At least one reinforcing element may be disposed between the intake module and the attachment part and may interact with the at least one retaining surface and the at least one counter retaining surface. The at least one retaining element may be moveable in a movement direction extending transverse to the joining direction between a releasing position and a securing position.

Abstract: A clip connection for coupling at least two components together, e.g., for fastening a first component to a second component in a joining direction, may include a plug-in pin arranged on the first component and having a longitudinal center axis extending parallel to the joining direction. The pin may include a conical longitudinal section that tapers in the joining direction. A radially resilient engagement hook may be provided engageable with an engagement contour. A sleeve may be arranged on the second component and have a longitudinal center axis extending parallel to the joining direction. The sleeve may include a plurality of radially resilient spring elements having a free end that supports the plurality of spring elements on the conical longitudinal section of the pin under radial preload when the sleeve and the pin are plugged together. The pin may be pluggable into the sleeve in the joining direction.

Abstract: A fresh air system for supplying combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine with fresh air may include a housing, through which at least one fresh air path passes, and a flap mechanism, which includes at least one flap adjustably mounted on the housing. The flap may be rotatably adjustable between a closed position, in which the flap closes off the fresh air path in a fluid-tight manner and an opened position, in which the flap opens the fresh air path for fresh air to flow through. The flap mechanism may include a spring-elastic preload element, which supports itself on the housing and preloads the flap against at least one of the opened position and the closed position.

Abstract: A clip connection for coupling at least two components together, e.g., for fastening a first component to a second component in a joining direction, may include a plug-in pin arranged on the first component and having a longitudinal centre axis extending parallel to the joining direction. The pin may include a conical longitudinal section that tapers in the joining direction. A radially resilient engagement hook may be provided engageable with an engagement contour. A sleeve may be arranged on the second component and have a longitudinal centre axis extending parallel to the joining direction. The sleeve may include a plurality of radially resilient spring elements having a free end that supports the plurality of spring elements on the conical longitudinal section of the pin under radial preload when the sleeve and the pin are plugged together. The pin may be pluggable into the sleeve in the joining direction.

Abstract: A fresh air system for supplying combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine with fresh air may include a housing through which a fresh air path is routed. The fresh air system may include a charge air cooler arranged in the fresh air path. The housing may include an insertion opening, through which the charge air cooler is laterally inserted into the housing transversely to the fresh air path. An outer end region of the charge air cooler may close off the insertion opening and include a circumferential holding flange. The circumferential holding flange may be clamped between a holding rim enclosing the insertion opening and a separate holding frame.

Abstract: An assembly for an internal combustion engine may include an intake module of a fresh air system for supplying fresh air to at least one combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine and an attachment part attached to the intake module in a joining direction. The intake module may include at least one retaining surface facing away from the attachment part. The attachment part may include at least one counter retaining surface facing away from the intake module. At least one reinforcing element may be disposed between the intake module and the attachment part and may interact with the at least one retaining surface and the at least one counter retaining surface. The at least one retaining element may be moveable in a movement direction extending transverse to the joining direction between a releasing position and a securing position.

Abstract: A fresh air system for supplying combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine with fresh air may include a housing, through which at least one fresh air path passes, and a flap mechanism, which includes at least one flap adjustably mounted on the housing. The flap may be rotatably adjustable between a closed position, in which the flap closes off the fresh air path in a fluid-tight manner and an opened position, in which the flap opens the fresh air path for fresh air to flow through. The flap mechanism may include a spring-elastic preload element, which supports itself on the housing and preloads the flap against at least one of the opened position and the closed position.

Abstract: A fresh air system for supplying combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine with fresh air may include a housing through which a fresh air path is routed. The fresh air system may include a charge air cooler arranged in the fresh air path. The housing may include an insertion opening, through which the charge air cooler is laterally inserted into the housing transversely to the fresh air path. An outer end region of the charge air cooler may close off the insertion opening and include a circumferential holding flange. The circumferential holding flange may be clamped between a holding rim enclosing the insertion opening and a separate holding frame.

Abstract: A flange device for an air induction device of an internal combustion engine may include a housing of plastic having at least one inlet channel for each cylinder of the internal combustion engine. A fuel distribution rail of metal may have a connection for each cylinder for connecting a fuel injector, wherein the housing may have a flange that surrounds the outlet openings of the inlet channels and be configured to fasten the housing on the internal combustion engine. The housing may have a plurality of bridge sections that overlap the fuel distribution rail on a side facing away from the flange. Each bridge section may have a support sleeve arranged distally to the inlet channels and be configured to fasten the respective bridge section on the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A flange device for an air induction device of an internal combustion engine may include a housing of plastic having at least one inlet channel for each cylinder of the internal combustion engine. A fuel distribution rail of metal may have a connection for each cylinder for connecting a fuel injector, wherein the housing may have a flange that surrounds the outlet openings of the inlet channels and be configured to fasten the housing on the internal combustion engine. The housing may have a plurality of bridge sections that overlap the fuel distribution rail on a side facing away from the flange. Each bridge section may have a support sleeve arranged distally to the inlet channels and be configured to fasten the respective bridge section on the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: An improved digital display scale of the type with a load receiver acting on an arrangement of two parallel leaf springs which are movable relative to a base member, in which the leaf springs, a mounting support on the base and a load receiver supporting structure together form a parallelogram, and a capacitor with a pair of closely spaced capacitor plates the spacing between which changes under load to change capacitance and thereby serve as an indicator of load. One of the two capacitor plates is between the leaf springs and connected to the mounting support through an insulating piece. The other capacitor is formed by one of the leaf springs. Various preferred embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: In a cigarette lighter including a housing containing an ignition mechanism, a cap-type member is pivotally mounted on the open end of the housing. The cap-type member includes a lug extending outwardly through an opening in the housing. The lug bears against an edge of the opening and the edge provides a fulcrum about which the lug and, in turn, the cap-type member pivot into the housing. The cap-type member is in engagement with the ignition mechanism so that it actuates the ignition mechanism when it is pivoted into the housing.

Abstract: In a cigarette lighter with a piezo-electric ignition mechanism and an electrode, the electrode is secured in an open-topped recess in a holder by a pin. The electrode is shaped to fit between the wall of the recess and the pin. A head on the pin forms a cover for the recess.