Abstract: A radial piston pump has diametrically opposed pistons coupled to each other by a coupling ring mounted in circumferential grooves located adjacent the facing ends of the piston. The coupling ring is formed with axially projecting bifurcated arms received in the piston grooves. The arms are of a reversely bent undulating shape which is compressed between opposed walls of the groove to firmly couple the ring to each piston. The ring is thus supported entirely by the pistons. A central opening through the ring is expanded in the direction normal to the piston axis to provide clearance for side to side motion of an eccentric which drives the pistons in reciprocation.

Abstract: A circuit configuration for controlling the auxiliary-energy supply system of a brake system with anti-lock control and/or traction slip control. A volume pattern (VM) is created by measuring and evaluating quantities which determine the auxiliary energy requirement and, respectively, the pressure fluid flow. The volume pattern represents by approximation the pressure fluid discharge out of the master cylinder of the brake system as well as the pressure fluid requirement and is utilized for controlling the auxiliary-energy supply system (HEV). For forming the volume pattern (VM), a pedal force surplus (PKU) is definable which, in turn, is correlated with the initial gradient.

Abstract: A vacuum brake booster in which the guiding sleeve (14) for the push rod (29) has an annular ring which defines a cylindrical guiding surface (22) and is guided, in axial movements of the guiding sleeve, by a guide bore in the housing (10) of the control valve.

Abstract: An anti-locking automotive vehicle braking unit wherein to achieve a reduction of the costs of manufacture and of mounting with an increase of reliability in operation, a pneumatic device (39, 40) is provided for venting of the first power chamber (5) and/or evacuation of the second power chamber (6) of the vacuum brake power booster (1) in the event of a slip control action. This renders the boosting power of the vacuum brake power booster effective or ineffective in a direction opposed to the direction of actuation of the master brake cylinder (2).

Abstract: An anti-lock hydraulic brake system comprising a separating valve (14) and a regulating valve (19). A combined arrangement is provided wherein the valves are connected into each other. The movability (play s) of the piston (30) affords the event that a compensating volume for the control action in the event that the output of the pump is insufficient in specific situations requiring a large amount of fluid for control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pin guiding and/or damping element for floating-caliper spot-type disc brakes, the brake comprising a brake carrier (8) as well as a brake housing (10) which is axially slideable thereto and which straddles a brake disc and brake shoes, while the brake carrier and/or the brake housing is further provided with at least one pin (4) which is guided in a bore (12) of the housing and/or the brake carrier (8), as well as with at least one elastic guiding and/or damping portion seated in the bore. In order to accomplish a good damping as well as an improved protection for the entire guiding length of the guiding pin (4), it is provided that the guiding and damping portion (14) is furnished with a pleated bellows portion (16) at least one of its ends, and that adjacent to this pleated bellows portion (16), there is provision of a rolling diaphragm (22).

Abstract: To determine the boiling temperature of a liquid, e.g. a hygroscopic brake fluid, a probe (1,1') is immersed partly, that is to say until an exactly predefined depth, into the test liquid. The probe (1,1') contains a measuring unit (14) which incorporates a temperature sensor (17) and which is in communication with the test liquid via a supply bore (13). The upper part of the measuring unit (14) forms a condensation zone (15) which is connected to the atmosphere via discharge openings (16). On ebullition of the test liquid, a bubbles or foam boiling zone (22) is formed directly on top of the surface (21) of the liquid, and on top of the zone (22) a condensation zone (15) is formed, out of which the condensate flows off to the outside. The temperature in the bubbles boiling zone is measured by means of the temperature sensor (17).

Abstract: An adjusting device for a disc brake comprised of a brake piston which, for the actuation of a brake shoe, is slidably arranged in a brake cylinder and which is actuatable by way of a hydraulic and a mechanical actuating device. Between the brake piston and the mechanical actuating device an adjusting member is provided which is composed of two adjusting elements interconnected by way of a thread without self-locking engagement. The adjusting member comprises a friction clutch having conical friction surfaces for fixation of one of the adjusting elements on mechanical actuation; and includes a spring which is supported on a stop formed fast with the housing and on a roller bearing seated on one of the adjusting elements. For the improved manufacture of the parts and in order to improve and facilitate the assembly, the accommodation sleeve comprises at least one groove extending substantially in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the accommodation sleeve.

Abstract: A master brake cylinder (2) communicates with wheel brakes through brake conduits (8, 9). Pumps (20, 21) deliver fluid to the brake conduits (8, 9) through pressure conduits (22, 23). Upon commencement of an anti-lock control, the pump drive M is turned on and check valve (26) in the brake conduit is blocked. In conventional systems, the check valve could, during a control operation, open upon an increased pressure fluid requirement of the wheel brakes. Use of a diaphragm in the pressure conduit (22) insures that the dynamic pressure in the chamber (37) will hold the switch piston (28) in all circumstances in a displaced position so that the valve ball (45) blocks the valve passage (46), and the brake conduit (8) is interrupted.

Abstract: A tandem master cylinder for a hydraulic brake unit with slip control. In the housing of the brake unit a primary piston pre-loaded by a first return spring and a secondary piston pre-loaded by a second return spring define a primary and a secondary pressure chamber within a longitudinal bore. The pressure chambers are connected to a fluid reservoir and are associated with a first and a second control valve which release or shut off a second connection between the pressure chambers and the fluid reservoir depending on an actuating force. In order to reduce the overall axial length of the tandem master cylinder, the control valves (10, 11) are arranged outside the pistons (6, 7) and are actuated linearly by the pistons (6, 7).

Abstract: In a brake pressure regulator for a hydraulic brake system of automotive vehicles having an anti-locking control and/or a traction skid control and including a master cylinder and a hydraulic brake force booster, the actuating piston of the brake force booster along with a guiding member forms a modulator chamber. The pressure in the modulator chamber is varied by electromagnetically switchable blocking and passage valves thereby moving the actuating piston such that the force of the brake force booster is reduced and increased, respectively, thereby changing the pressures in the working chambers of the master cylinder. In this manner, in the control mode, the pressure in the wheel cylinders can be changed in accordance with a control algorithm to enable the brake pressure regulator to be operated in multiplex operation.

Abstract: An anti-lock controlled/traction-slip controlled brake system operating according to the return delivery principle. A charging circuit is provided for charging an accumulator (20). In order to charge the accumulator, valves (21, 22 and 15) are switched over, thereby establishing a pressure fluid connection between the master brake cylinder as well as the regulating valves (11, 15) by way of the pump (14) to the accumulator (20). The pump delivers fluid out of the supply reservoir (4) connected with the master brake cylinder into the accumulator (20). Since the connection between the master brake cylinder (1) and the wheel brakes remains open when the accumulator is charged, a braking operation is immediately possible even during the charging operation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a connecting member for a wiper blade and a wiper arm including a plastic structural member and a metallic locking spring. The structural member has a bearing bore as a receiver for a pivot pin. The locking spring is retained at a first end portion and intersects the bearing bore and acts upon the pivot pin by means of its center area. A second end portion of the spring forms a release key positioned behind the bearing bore. The release key of the locking spring is covered by a wing which is intergrally formed as part of the wall of the structural member by means of a film hinge.

Abstract: This invention describes a wiper arm, which in the receiving area (19, 14, 15) for the swivelling axis (18) between fastening member (10) and link (11) has a recess (40, 43), which permits a dipping of the spring holding yoke (30) into the swivelling axis receiving area (19, 14, 15) for achieving a stable tilted position (A) of the link (11). Thereby a low mode of construction of the wiper arm can be adhered to. In a preferred embodiment there is provided a hole-shaped recess (40) in a rolled bearing bush (19). which otherwise extends round and along the entire swivelling axis (18) thereby ensuring in addition a good guidance of the swivelling axis.

Abstract: A brake booster is easily fastened and free from play on the splash wall of an automotive vehicle. The guiding portion (10) of the booster housing (1) is provided with an annular groove (11) receiving a clamping ring (3) held on the splash wall (2) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tandem master cylinder for hydraulic brake systems of automotive vehicles comprising a housing in whose bore a first and a second piston are sealingly and slidably disposed. The piston in the inactive position abut on stops in the housing under the action of a first and a second resetting spring and which, within the bore, confine a first and a second pressure chamber which are in communication with a first and a second unpressurized supply chamber via central valves that are open when in the inactive position. The first piston-resetting spring is anchored on the second piston, and its spring rate is greater than the spring rate of the second piston-resetting spring.

Abstract: A disc brake, especially for use with automotive vehicles is disclosed including brake housing staddling the rim of a brake disc, brake pads disposed on either side of the brake disc and a spring supported on the brake housing and on the brake pads to load the same with respect to one another. To attain an adequate preloading force and to insure the required stroke, it is provided that the spring includes two circumferentially extending U-shaped spring arms that are capable of being placed into abutment with a supporting face on the brake pad. Another section of the spring abuts on a supporting face formed on the brake housing. The spring arms form an obtuse angle relative to a central section of the spring.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic device is suggested for continuously monitoring the pressure in a hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles, in particular for outputting electric control signals in dependence upon applied pressure signals, the said device being composed of a housing containing two coaxial bores, a receiver arranged in the housing and applicable by the inlet pressure, as well as a converter for converting the hydraulic pressure into an electric output signal.To devise a structurally simple, reliable device of cost-efficient manufacture, the instant invention provides that the receiver is formed of a membrane made of amorphous metal with changing permeability which coacts with a coil system used as a converter, the output signals of which can be supplied to an evaluating electronic system.

Abstract: An anti-locking control system is provided which is intended for use with a vehicle brake system comprising two actuating circuits disposed in diagonal relationship. While in state-of-the-art brake pressure control systems of the type under consideration, per wheel cylinder, one electromagnetic valve open in de-energized condition and one electromagnetic valve closed in de-energized condition are needed, it is suggested according to the present invention that the open when energized valve of the wheel cylinder of the front axle, in the control mode, performs the brake actuation functions of the matching cylinder, i.e. wheel cylinder, of the same actuation circuit on the rear axle.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a brake power booster to the mud guard of an automotive vehicle. The booster is actuated by means of a push rod. An adapter which partly surrounds the booster housing is arranged between the brake power booster and the mud guard. To eliminate the engine and suction noises of the brake power booster which have a disturbing effect in the passenger compartment of the automotive vehicle and to simultaneously seal the passenger compartment, the adapter presents a ventilation port and a seal is provided between the adapter and the mud guard which is simultaneously brought in abutment against the push rod as a radial seal.