Abstract: A method of regenerating an exhaust gas purification filter, in particular for internal combustion engines, uses a vaporized liquid that is to be introduced into the exhaust gas flow. A surface temperature of a heating element in a vaporizer chamber is limited to a maximum of 700 to 750° C.

Abstract: A valve device, in particular for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, has a valve flap which is arranged in a tube and can assume a basic position and an actuating position. A motor-driven valve drive that is arranged outside the tube and is coupled to a shaft of the valve flap by a force transmission element. A mechanical restoring element urges the valve flap into the basic position. The valve drive works against the mechanical restoring element as far as to the actuating position. A lever is connected to one end of the force transmission element and when in the actuating position of the valve flap, is in or near the dead-center position with respect to the force transmission direction from or to the force transmission element.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module (10) has a plurality of series-connected thermoelectric elements which are arranged between a first module housing plate defining a high-temperature side and a second module housing plate defining a low-temperature side, wherein laterally beside the thermoelectric elements and towards the end faces of the module housing plates at least one elastic compensating element is provided, which exerts a lateral holding force on the thermoelectric elements and extends from one inner side of the opposed module housing plates to the other. Such thermoelectric module (10) is contained in a thermoelectric generator unit (100), with a generator housing (102) in which at least one elastic compensating element (20) and at least one thermoelectric module (10) are accommodated, wherein the generator housing (102) exerts a pretension on the thermoelectric module (10) via the elastic compensating element (20).

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment device for an exhaust system has a housing with an inlet and an outlet. At least one hollow body, which is configured to be gas permeable is arranged in the flow path from the inlet to the outlet. The hollow body is formed of at least one basic element made from a porous substrate. Each basic element includes at least two connecting regions, and two connecting regions each of one or different basic elements overlaps in the region of a connection to form the hollow body. The connecting regions to be connected are pressed with each other to form the hollow body.

Abstract: A method of regenerating an exhaust gas purification filter, in particular for internal combustion engines, uses a vaporized liquid that is to be introduced into the exhaust gas flow. A surface temperature of a heating element in a vaporizer chamber is limited to a maximum of 700 to 750° C.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purification device for an exhaust system has a housing that includes an inlet and an outlet, and a gas-permeable substrate. The gas-permeable substrate comprises a hollow body and is arranged in a flow path from the inlet to the outlet. The hollow body is composed of a plurality of flat substrate plates.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment device, in particular for an internal combustion engine, is fitted with a housing including an entrance and an exit. At least one porous substrate is accommodated in the housing and has an exhaust gas flowing through the substrate. The porous substrate is arranged in the flow path from the entrance to the exit. At least one thermoelectric generator is provided on the housing.

Abstract: A valve device, in particular for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, has a valve flap which is arranged in a tube and can assume a basic position and an actuating position. A motor-driven valve drive that is arranged outside the tube and is coupled to a shaft of the valve flap by a force transmission element. A mechanical restoring element urges the valve flap into the basic position. The valve drive works against the mechanical restoring element as far as to the actuating position. A lever is connected to one end of the force transmission element and when in the actuating position of the valve flap, is in or near the dead-center position with respect to the force transmission direction from or to the force transmission element.

Abstract: An exhaust system for a motor vehicle comprises a particulate filter, upstream of which an oxidation catalyst is provided, and a regeneration device for the particulate filter. The regeneration device includes an evaporation unit for introducing a vapour generated from an oxidizable fluid into the exhaust gas stream before the oxidation catalyst. The evaporation unit includes a heating element arranged in a housing and a fluid supply with a controllable fluid pump. A control device controls the fluid pump. This invention furthermore relates to a process for regenerating a particulate filter.

Abstract: A bushing assembly for an exhaust valve includes a first bushing component formed from a first material that provides a low friction surface and a second bushing component formed from a second material that provides noise damping. The first and second bushing components are supported by a shaft that rotates an exhaust valve positioned within an exhaust component. An actuator is coupled to the shaft to pivot the exhaust valve within an exhaust component to vary exhaust flow. As the shaft rotates, the first and second bushing components cooperate to provide a good bearing surface in combination with noise dampening during valve actuation.

Abstract: A semi-active muffler has a casing, an inlet pipe for exhaust gas, at least one outlet pipe for the exhaust gas, a valve element controlling flow of exhaust gas, a spring cooperating with the valve element and biasing the valve element into a first position. Cooling means are provided for reducing the amount of heat transferred from the exhaust gas to the spring.

Abstract: A muffler for pulsating gases, especially exhaust gases of internal combustion engines, comprises a housing into which an inlet conduit enters, from which at least on outlet conduit exits and which is divided by at least one partition wall into at least two chambers. In this muffler the flow cross section of a flow path connecting two chambers and/or of an outlet conduit can be varied by means of an adjustable closure element. An actuating element acting on the closure element is provided in the region of the exit cross section of the inlet conduit.