Abstract: The invention relates to two methods for forming a fuel/air mixture of a directly injecting internal combustion engine with a spark ignition. In the first method, the fuel injection is configured in a homogeneous operating mode of the internal combustion engine in such a way that a first and a second part amount are introduced in the intake stroke, and a third part amount is introduced in the compression stroke, wherein the ignition of the fuel/air mixture which is formed takes place after the end of injection of the third part amount. In the second method, the fuel injection is configured in a stratified charge operating mode of the internal combustion engine in such a way that a first, a second and a third part amount are introduced into the combustion chamber during the compression stroke of the internal combustion engine, wherein the injection of the second part amount is ended at a crank angle which lies in a range between 15° CA before the ignition time to 4° CA after the ignition time.

Abstract: A device for producing an essentially T-shaped hollow profile or a hollow profile provided with at least one branch. The device may have a multipart mold which is intended for internal high pressure forming, in which a hollow profile having at least one initially dome-like branch can be produced. The device may also have a tool at the branch, this tool being designed for opening the branch at the end face after the forming operation. The tool is designed as a cutting device having a parting slide displaceable essentially transversely to the axis of the branch.

Abstract: An improved hybrid transmission including two electric motor/generator modules and a plurality of planetary gear sets operatively connectable to the motor/generators and to an engine is provided. Novel structural and packaging schemes enhance the function and efficiency of the transmission. More precisely, the present invention relates to an improved apparatus for retaining a clutch hub and providing hydraulic fluid to actuate a clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for initiating safety measures for a motor vehicle in which a transceiver unit of the motor vehicle emits an electromagnetic field into a predefined, close surrounding area of the motor vehicle, if a second motor vehicle is located in the predefined, close surrounding area of the first motor vehicle a transceiver unit of the second motor vehicle transmits a response signal which is received by the transceiver unit of the first motor vehicle. According to the invention it is proposed that safety measures for the first motor vehicle are initiated before the occurrence of the accident event as soon as the response signal is received.

Abstract: A belt tensioning unit has a reversible clamping device which is controlled by a sensor system which is capable of recognizing potentially dangerous or accident-prone driving situations. In the event of danger, the belt is tensioned with sufficient force in order to draw the occupant into a desired sitting position prior to a possible collision or to retain the occupant in this position.

Abstract: A safety device is provided for a motor vehicle having a driver's seat whose sitting position can be adjusted by a seat adjustment drive, and a steering wheel whose steering wheel position can be adjusted by a steering wheel adjustment drive. A control unit evaluates the data which is relevant for the safety of a driving mode, and actuates the steering wheel adjustment drive with timing such that, before an anticipated accident event occurs, a movement of the steering wheel into an optimum steering wheel position for the driver in terms of safety equipment is initiated as a function of the current sitting position of the driver's seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automobile infrared-night viewing device comprising an infrared camera used to receive image data representing the surroundings of the automobile. Said device also comprises an image processing unit which is connected to the infrared-camera and which processes the image data supplied by said camera in such am manner that a continuous image section from the supplied image data is selected and said selected data is retransmitted to a display. Said display then completely or almost completely reproduces the selected data, thereby renouncing any other further representations of the image data. Preferably, the selection of the image data is made according to the speed of the vehicle, the surroundings of the vehicle or the driver.

Abstract: During welding with high output power, the gaps between the pieces being joined may not exceed a maximal gap width. A process for laser beam welding is provided, which on the one hand ensures maintaining (not exceeding) a maximal gap width between the sheets and on the other hand makes possible a maximal utilization of the achievable welding speed. The sheets, prior to welding, are first spot welded, wherein they are clamped only during this spot welding in order to ensure the maintenance of a maximum gap width.

Abstract: A composition comprising an extract of a deep sea fish; and an extract of rooibos aspalathus linearis); and optionally an extract of bearberry (arctostaphylos uva-ursi) as active components thereof; and optionally one or more fillers or ancillary agents conventionally used in the formulation of compositions is provided. Upon administration, the composition has beneficial effect in relation to the cosmetic treatment of age-related dermatological symptoms, such as wrinkled and/or aged skin as well as hair loss.

Abstract: An improved hybrid transmission including two electric motor/generator modules and a plurality of planetary gear sets operatively connectable to the motor/generators and to an engine is provided. Novel structural and packaging schemes enhance the function and efficiency of the transmission. More precisely, the present invention relates to an improved apparatus for applying an adjustable load to internal rotating components of the hybrid transmission to maximize efficiency thereof.

Abstract: In a centrifugal oil separator in an internal combustion engine including a centrifuge housing which is placed in a rotationally fixed manner onto a rotating centrifuge shaft, the centrifuge housing is manufactured from plastic and a metal bushing is integrated into the centrifuge housing and is slipped onto the centrifuge shaft.

Abstract: A radiation-curable composite layered sheet or film comprising at least one substrate layer and one outer layer, said outer layer being composed of a radiation-curable composition having a glass transition temperature of more than 40° C.

Abstract: A joint-site structure for a shaft/disk composite workpiece, in particular for joining a shaft 1 to a connection flange 2 of a hub part of the disk by means of friction welding. A respective defined gap 4, 4? is incorporated between shaft 1 and connection flange 2 of the hub part in front of and behind a joint site 3, this gap 4, 4? preventing the spread of the material softened during the friction welding. The joint-site structure is used, for example, during the joining of a crankshaft and a hub part of a drive wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for data security for a vehicle component in which security data is stored in the vehicle component are provided. Security data which is present in the vehicle component is stored in the vehicle component after having been encrypted by an encryption method and, when necessary, is decrypted by a decryption method and stored again after use having been encrypted again by the encryption method.

Abstract: A brake mechanism includes a connecting element that is fixed to a wheel axle of a motor vehicle or is embodied monolithically therewith, and a fastening flange of a disk brake caliper. The fastening flange is fixed to the connecting element. The brake mechanism is configured in such a way that the fastening flange is retained in a positive manner on the connecting element in the circumferential direction of the wheel axle.

Abstract: An automatic application system for self-adhesive protective film to vehicle bodies is disclosed. Two separate application stations are provided, of which one application station contains two pairs and the other contains one pair of stationary industrial robots arranged opposite each other for the joint handling and application of one piece of film in each case. As a result, it is possible to stick all the body parts simultaneously within the cycle time. In each case, one robot of a pair of robots contains in its application tool the holder for a supply roll and a cutting device, whereas the opposite application robot of this pair of robots carries a suction strip. For the accurate-contour perforation of a stretched-out piece of film, the latter is moved along a stationary perforating tool. Arranged close to the robot is a magazine for a plurality of supply rolls, from which the application robot automatically picks up a supply roll as required.

Abstract: In a method for changing the lift of inlet valves of an internal combustion engine between a partial lift and a full lift, the lift of the inlet valves being controlled by at least one camshaft, which comprises partial lift cams and full lift cams acting alternatively on the inlet valves, the control times of an inlet valves assigned to the camshaft are adjusted by rotating the camshaft by a certain angle so that the changeover between the partial lift cams and the full lift cams can be carried out at points within a characteristic performance graph of the internal combustion engine at which the suction capacity of the internal combustion engine when using the partial lift cams corresponds essentially to the suction capacity of the internal combustion engine when using the full lift cams.

Abstract: In a method for operating a self ignition internal combustion engine in which fuel is injected directly into a combustion chamber by means of an injection nozzle, such that a portion of the fuel is injected into the combustion chamber as a pre-injection amount forming a homogenous pre-mixture providing for a combustion phase comprising a low temperature phase and a high temperature phase and the main fuel amount is injected into the combustion chamber during the high temperature phase of the pre-injection fuel combustion such that the ignition of the main injection amount takes place after the start and before the end of the high temperature phase.