Abstract: The present invention relates to a compressor (1) of an exhaust-gas turbocharger having a compressor housing (2) which has a compressor outlet connecting pipe (3), and having a sound absorber (4), wherein the sound absorber (4) is formed as a separate component which can be connected to the outlet connecting pipe (3).

Abstract: A self-adjusting rod end (10) comprising a rod end housing (12) including a connector portion (16), a ball housing portion (14) having an opening (18), and a race insert (26) disposed in the opening (18). A rod end ball (20) is disposed in the race insert (26) and a rod end tensioner (30) is positioned to apply a force (F) against an end of the rod end ball (20). The rod end tensioner (30) includes a clip portion (32) with a spring arm (34) extending therefrom, wherein the clip portion (32) includes a pair of tangs (38) positioned to engage the connector portion (16). The spring arm (34) includes a contact tip (36) confronting the end of the rod end ball (20).

Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1), having a shaft (2) which has an outer diameter (A2); a turbine wheel (5) which is fastened to the shaft (2); and a connecting device (8) via which the shaft (2) is fastened to the turbine wheel (5). The shaft (2) has, in the region of an end side (3), a shaft shoulder (4) with an outer diameter (A4) larger than the outer diameter (A2) of the shaft (2). The turbine wheel (5) has an external thread portion (7) integrally formed on its wheel rear side (6) The connecting device (8) has a sleeve nut (8A) which is screwed onto the external thread portion (7) and, in a process, engages behind the shaft shoulder (4) in order to brace the shaft (2) against the turbine wheel (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a freewheel (4) having an inner ring (38), an outer ring (40) and at least one wedging element (48) between the inner ring (38) and the outer ring (40), which can be moved from a wedging position, in which the wedging element (48) prevents rotation of the outer ring (40) relative to the inner ring (38) in a first circumferential direction (24), into a release position, in which the outer ring (40) can be rotated in an opposite, second circumferential direction (26) relative to the inner ring (38), wherein the wedging element (48) is preloaded into the wedging position by means of a spring element (64). The spring element (64) has an elongate spring body (66), which extends in a radial plane and has a corrugated profile in the radial direction (20, 22). The present invention furthermore relates to a freewheel arrangement (2) having a freewheel (4) of this kind.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger having a compressor with a compressor wheel, a turbine with a turbine wheel, a shaft on which the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel are arranged, a control rod for actuating an adjustment apparatus of the exhaust-gas turbocharger, and an actuator for moving the control rod. A damping apparatus with an elastic element is fixedly connected to the control rod and projects in two opposite directions from the control rod.

Abstract: A latching solenoid assembly is provided which includes a solenoid actuator. A housing is also provided which has an axial passage. An intermediate piston is moved by the solenoid actuator. A reaction member is also placed within the housing axial passage spring biased by a transfer spring from the intermediate piston. The housing has a latching port allowing pressure to latch the intermediate piston in position to set the force which is transmitted to the reaction member.

Abstract: A number of variations include an accumulator constructed and arranged to store pressurized hydraulic fluid and a thermal containment device surrounding at least a portion of the accumulator constructed and arranged to reduce the loss of heat from hydraulic fluid stored in the accumulator.

Abstract: A heat exchange device suitable for cooling recirculated exhaust gases in an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system includes a configuration which allows integrating the heat exchanger in a cavity of the engine block of an internal combustion engine with the cavity being in fluid communication with the liquid coolant of the engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a regulating method for a turbocharger (1) with a turbine (4) which has a variable turbine geometry (VTG) provided with adjustable guide blades (5), having the following method steps: a) closing the guide blades (5) of the variable turbine geometry (VTG), as a function of the present operating point of the internal combustion engine which is turbocharged by means of the turbocharged (1), to the maximum possible closing position of the guide blades (5) for said operating point, and b) regulating the charge pressure (P2) by adjusting the position of the guide blades (5) in a closed regulating loop.

Abstract: A bearing housing (12) for a turbocharger (10) includes a split (60) defining a first bearing housing segment (62) and a second bearing housing segment (64). At least one channel (74, 84) for transporting fluid within the bearing housing (12) crosses the split (60) such that the channel (74, 84) extends within the first bearing housing segment (62) and the second bearing housing segment (64). A dowel (82, 92) having a hollow interior is inserted in the channel (74, 84) to align the first and second bearing housing segments (62, 64) and allows fluid to flow through the channel (74, 84).

Abstract: A product that may include a first linked element that may have an opening that may have a coaxial counter bore. A collar may be included and may have a parti-spherical section and may have a countersunk section that may extend into the counter bore. A stud may have a sphere-like section and may be engaged with the parti-spherical section. The stud may include a shank extending from the sphere-like section and through the collar and the opening. A fastener may be engaged with the shank, and the collar and the first linked element may be compressed between the sphere-like section and the fastener. A second linked element may be included and may have a race within which the sphere-like section may be engaged.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas turbocharger (1) having a turbine housing (2), a compressor housing (3), a bearing housing (4) which has a bearing housing axis (L), and a connecting device (5) for connecting the bearing housing (4) to the turbine housing (2) and/or to the compressor housing (3). The connecting device has a multiplicity of screws (6), a number of screw holes (7, 7?) in the bearing housing (4) corresponding to the number of screws (6), and in the turbine housing (2) and/or in the compressor housing (3) a number of threaded holes (8) corresponding to the number of screws (6). The screw holes (7, 7?), the threaded holes (8) and the screws (6) are arranged at an acute angle (?) with respect to a joining surface (9) between the bearing housing (4) and the turbine housing (2) or between the bearing housing (4) and the compressor housing (3).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a corona ignition device, comprising a center electrode, an insulator, into which the center electrode plugs, a coil, which is connected to the center electrode, and a housing, in which the coil is arranged. The housing is closed at one end by the insulator and at the other end carries an HF plug connector, which has an inner conductor connected to the coil and an outer conductor connected to the housing. In accordance with this disclosure, the HF plug connector contains a glass body, which seals an annular gap between the inner conductor and the outer conductor. This disclosure also relates to an HF plug connector suitable for such an HF ignition device.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement (28) having at least one radial air bearing (1) and/or having an axial air bearing (15?). The radial air bearing (1) has an inner annular bearing plate (7) and a spring plate (10) which surrounds the bearing plate (7) at the outside. The bearing plate and spring plate being formed as a single-piece component.

Abstract: A number of variations may include an EGR-mixer system that may include an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and a venturi mixer. The venturi mixer may be constructed and arranged to facilitate condensation of water out of exhaust gas and/or intake air entering the EGR-mixer system.

Abstract: A device for driving an ancillary unit of an internal combustion engine includes the ancillary unit having a mechanical drive, joined to a first coupling section, and an electric drive having a rotor and a stator with windings. The rotor is joined to a second coupling section and non-rotatably to a shaft. The shaft is joined to a component of the ancillary unit to be driven. The rotor is movable axially along a lengthwise extension of the shaft and axially with respect to the shaft. The first and second coupling sections are movable relative to each other by means of the axial movement of the rotor so as to either join together or separate the mechanical drive and the rotor, the rotor being movable axially along the lengthwise extension of the shaft with respect to the shaft in such a way that an electric current flows through the windings.

Abstract: A disconnect mechanism for a secondary driveline and method of assembly can be used in an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle having a rear driveline module (RDM) for changing drive modes between a two-wheel drive mode and an AWD mode. The disconnect mechanism can include a hydraulically actuated coupling clutch connected to a power take-off unit (PTU) for transferring rotary power from the PTU to the RDM during the AWD mode, a hydraulically actuated first and second rear clutch for rotationally connecting and disconnecting corresponding first and second rear axles drivingly coupled to rear wheels during the AWD mode and two-wheel drive mode, respectively, and a hydraulic actuating assembly including a source of pressurized fluid for actuating the coupling clutch, the first rear clutch, and the second rear clutch, and for synchronizing any speed differential therebetween.

Abstract: A variable camshaft timing device can operate using pressure generated by camshaft torque energy to transfer fluid from one working chamber to another work chamber or operate via an external fluid pressure source to fill one working chamber while simultaneously exhausting an opposing working chamber or operate using both modes simultaneously. The mode of the variable camshaft timing device is determined by the position of the control valve. The lock pin is controlled by fluid from one of the working chambers.

Abstract: A hydraulic valve actuation system (30) and a method of assembly can include a plurality of hydraulically actuatable valves (34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, 134a, 134b, 134c, 134d) operably associated with an internal combustion engine (86) having a crankshaft (50) rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The actuation system (30) can include at least one cam lobe (52) mounted on or integrally formed with the crankshaft for rotation with the crankshaft (50). At least one fluid piston pump (36, 36a, 36b) connected to the at least one cam lobe (52) for generating a reciprocating fluid flow in response to rotation of the at least one cam lobe (52). At least one hydraulically actuated valve (34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, 134a, 134b, 134c, 134d) in fluid communication with the reciprocal fluid flow generated by the at least one fluid piston pump (36, 36a, 36b) to drive the valve (34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, 134a, 134b, 134c, 134d) to be controlled toward an open position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical heating device for heating the interior of a vehicle, comprising a plurality of PTC heating rods each comprising ceramic PTC heating resistors, heat sinks for transferring heat from the PTC heating rods to an air flow, and a holder holding the PTC heating rods. The PTC heating rods are connected in series to an NTC heating rod comprising at least one NTC resistor, wherein the NTC heating rod is held by the holder.