Abstract: A throttle valve body (10, 100), especially for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having a tubular body (16, 116), which comprises at least an outer casing (16A, 116A), an inner casing (16B, 116B), a first end face (16C, 116C) and a second end face (16D, 116D), the inner casing (16B, 116B) of the tubular body (16, 116) forming a flow duct (20, 120) through which a gaseous medium (56, 156), especially air, can flow in a main flow direction (58, 158), a throttle plate (24, 124) swivel-mounted on a throttle shaft (22, 122) being arranged in the flow duct (20, 120), is to have an especially low weight and be manufactured at least partially from standard components. For this purpose the outer casing (16A, 116A) of the tubular housing (16, 116) is at least partially enclosed by a housing (12, 112) made of plastic (14, 114), at least one actuator (30, 130) for the throttle shaft (22, 122) being arranged in the housing (12, 112) and the tubular body (16, 116) being largely composed of metal (18, 118).

Abstract: In an electric motor having a rotor which is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on a shaft (4), a fixed bearing (7) is prestressed axially against a stop (9) by a spring element (11) in order to bear the shaft (4). The spring element (11) has an annular shape and has a larger external diameter than the fixed bearing (7). A rim (13), which is produced by peening, of the bearing plate (5) engages behind the external circumference of the element (11).

Abstract: In a printed circuit board (1) for a display instrument, a support (3) is used for holding a light source (5). For this, the support (3) is fitted onto the printed circuit board (1), which has a conductor track (2), using a fixing means (7). This allows the light source (5) to be individually matched to different applications, and gives it a small physical height at the same time. In this arrangement, there is no need for the use of optical fibers, and this allows the reading accuracy of the instrument to be improved, particularly as a result of a uniform, high illumination level.

Abstract: In a semiconductor element, in particular for switching an electrical connection, a substance which expands to a great extent when heated is arranged on the element in such a way that if the element is overheated, the electrical leads of the element are disconnected by the expanding substance or are interrupted by the melting of a conductive material with a low melting point which forms the leads.

Abstract: In a method for producing a warning signal for switching on a vehicle lighting system when the environmental brightness is inadequate, the external light signal is transmitted as a radio signal, in a first step, and is received by the vehicle. In addition, further operating data are detected, an evaluation is then carried out by a control unit and, if necessary, a warning signal is produced for the operator. In an apparatus for use with the method there is control unit for detection and logic-processing of signals. This control unit produces a warning signal for the driver.

Abstract: The spring mechanism (12) of a one-hand actuated pliers consists of a spring (14) supported on both handles (2, 3), which is designed in such a way that the handles (2, 3) are separated at a distance from each other by rotating the handle (3) and wherein the movable handle (3) of the pliers can be moved by the spring to the widest open position of the jaws by rotating said handle (3), wherein a rotation support of the spring (14) is configured on one side of the handle (2) and the spring (14) rests on said side against a rotational stop (19) formed on the handle (2) when it is not actuated. When the movable handle (3) of the pliers is displaced to a closing position of the jaws in which a workpiece is gasped, the spring (14) is released from the rotational stop only if force is exerted when the cheeks of the jaws (5, 6) are grasping the workpiece.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to improve a cooling efficiency for cooling an engine generator by dividing a cooling air passage into two routes. The engine generator includes an engine, a generator, a muffler and a cooling fan, which are all enclosed in a housing. A first cooling air passage is formed adjacent to a cylinder of the engine. A second cooling air passage is formed beneath the engine, extending from the lower side of the cooling fan, passing through an area below the engine and arriving at the muffler. The second cooling air passage is formed between an oil pan and a vibration isolation support base plate, with the oil pan facing the second cooling air passage. In this way, an air supplied from the cooling fan is divided into two routes, with one cooling the cylinder head of the engine and the other the lower portion of the engine and the muffler.

Abstract: In a heating facility (6) for a motor vehicle component to be heated, a heating element (12) is held within a receptacle (11) by a sealing compound (13). The receptacle (11) is manufactured from aluminum and can be introduced into a correspondingly formed heating well of the component. As a result, the heating facility (6) can be mounted in a very simple way and used for heating highly diverse components.

Abstract: A filler neck for the introduction of fuel into a fuel tank of a motor vehicle is constructed of at least two interconnected injection-molded half shells, each half shell having outwardly curved regions which form a filler pipe and vent lines. Also, receptacles for valves and filters are integrally formed in the outwardly curved regions.

Abstract: A seat for a vehicle comprises a cushion frame member provided in a seat cushion, an outer seat supporting member provided under the seat cushion on the door side of the vehicle for connecting the seat with a vehicle floor, an inner seat supporting member provided under the seat cushion on the center side of the vehicle for connecting the seat with a vehicle floor, a front reinforcement member laterally provided under the front part of the seat cushion, connected with the cushion frame, connected at a door side end thereof with the outer seat supporting member and connected at a center side thereof with the inner seat supporting member, and a rear reinforcement member laterally provided under the rear part of the seat cushion, connected with the cushion frame, connected at the door side end thereof with the outer seat supporting member and connected at the center side end thereof with the inner seat supporting member.

Abstract: In an electric motor, a plurality of magnet shells (4, 6) arranged on a rotor (2) is preloaded against the core (8) by springs (11, 13) which engage in a core (8) of the rotor (2). The springs (11, 13) have a shape which corresponds to the magnet shells (4, 6). The magnet shells (4, 6) are thereby secured reliably by form fitting on the rotor (2). This also makes the electric motor particularly favorable in terms of cost.

Abstract: A pointer instrument having a connecting sleeve (3) which holds an essentially transparent pointer (4), and an illuminating means (10) that radiates directly into a f lag (12) of the pointer (4) the connecting sleeve (3) having conductors (17), 18) and contact surfaces (15, 16) of conductive plastic. At its end facing away from the pointer (4), the connecting sleeve (3) has connecting contacts (13, 14) for making contact with a power supply of a circuit board (6).

Abstract: An engine generator is provided which improves a sturdiness and rigidity, sound insulation performance, and workability at inspecting of the whole structure, and further simplifies the structure through reducing the number of parts of a housing. An engine, a muffler, and a generator are disposed on a base, and included within the housing which has a side cover integrally formed with the base, a main cover comprising an upper surface and a side wall integrally formed each other, mainly used for an overhaul work, and a door cover mainly used for a daily inspection. A partition plate is vertically mounted between the engine and the muffler. A side plate is also vertically mounted inside an end of the housing. A tank bracket is mounted across between each upper portion of the side plate and the partition plate. The base, partition plate, side plate and tank bracket forms an engine room. The base, partition plate, and housing forms a muffler room.

Abstract: A method for programming a controller, in particular in a motor vehicle, which is switched from the operating mode to the programming mode by a signal which is supplied externally to the controller. In a method which ensures adequate protection against unauthorized reprogramming of the controller and is nevertheless simple to handle, the external signal is used to produce switching information in a programmable read only memory, which stores at least one operating program and/or data (which is updated at predetermined intervals) for the controller and causes the changeover to the programming mode when the controller is activated.

Abstract: A invention relates to a ceiling element (1) for a ceiling (D) consisting of several ceiling elements, comprising a lower metal support (4) which is divided up by links (7) and has holes; and an active sound layer (5) which is arranged in the metal support. The layer is a sound insulation layer or a sound absorption layer for example, especially in the form of an open-pore foam such as a melamine-resin foam. The active sound layer (5) is bonded to the metal support (4). According to the invention, the adhesive (6) is only applied to the link areas (11) and only the inner surfaces of the link areas (11) are bonded. This guarantees a simple, economical construction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery power supply comprising battery modules each having a plurality of cells electrically and mechanically connected together in a line; a battery case for holding the battery modules; end plates, respectively provided at both end portions of the battery case, for electrically connecting positive and negative terminals provided at both ends of each of the battery modules, the positive and negative terminals having same or similar shapes, but different sizes; and terminal receiving portions which are provided at the end plates and in which the positive and negative terminals at the both ends of each of the battery modules are fitted. This structure can facilitate attaching of the battery modules to the battery case without misattachment of both terminals of each battery module, thus resulting in a reduced number of assembling steps.

Abstract: An invention relates to an apparatus for shielding an electronic circuit situated on a printed circuit board in an electrically conductive housing which has at least one opening and/or bushing, in which a shielding tube extends from the printed circuit board as far as the housing and encompasses the opening and/or the bushing, and a device for length equalization of the shielding tube forms an electrical contact of the shielding tube independently of tolerances between the printed circuited board and the housing.

Abstract: A releasable check valve for use with very high system pressures. The check valve is formed such that the poppet piston is relatively smooth-running and that good action and a long service life of the seals are obtained, wherein the receiving bore has essentially the same diameter in the region of the inserts and between the inserts. A spacer bushing is arranged axially between the inserts, in which bushing the piston collar can move separating the two annular spaces on both sides of it fluidically from each other. The bore can be machined from one side, so that the inserts are centered precisely with respect to one another and the poppet piston is guided precisely. This reduces the risk of jamming and the risk of an uneven load on the seals.

Abstract: A method of reconizing a fault current in a control unit and to a control unit having a circuit for recognizing the fault current. According to the invention, a current flowing into the control unit which could cause the control unit to be damaged or to operate incorrectly is detected and a fault signal is produced depending on the current detected, the fault signal causing the load or the current supply for the control unit to be switched off, for example.

Abstract: In the case of a holder (1) which is intended for a motor vehicle and is for a ball head (10) of a tappet (11), the ball head (10) is enclosed in a sealing manner between an elastic insert body (13) and a sintered insert body (8) forming a ball socket (7), and is fixed in a hollow body (2) by a securing element (21). The securing element (21) and the elastic insert body (13) are provided with openings (15) which enable the ball head (10) to be passed through. As a result, the holder (1) can be fitted in a particularly simple manner. Furthermore, the ball head (10) is protected against the escape of lubricant and against the ingress of dirt particles and, because of the damping properties of the elastic insert body (13), is free of play for its entire working life.