Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid vehicle having a first driven axle (10) that can be driven exclusively electrically by at least one first electric machine (14) assigned to the first axle (10), and having a second driven axle (12) that can be driven by at least one second electric machine (16) assigned to the second axle (12) and/or by an internal combustion engine (15) assigned to the second axle (12). During each current driving cycle of the hybrid vehicle a kilometer reading/mileage reading, or a variable representing the kilometer reading/mileage reading, of the hybrid vehicle is determined, and an operating strategy is determined for a subsequent new driving cycle of the hybrid vehicle on the basis of the kilometer reading/mileage reading, or the variable representing the kilometer reading/mileage reading, of the previous driving cycle.

Abstract: A fuel system (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f) for a motor vehicle internal combustion engine, having a fuel tank (2) with a fuel vapor venting path (4) containing an activated carbon filter (3), in which a fresh air stream (7) blown or sucked in the direction of the tank venting valve (6) by an independent pump unit (5) arranged close to the activated carbon filter (3) can be made to flow through the activated carbon filter (3), at least at the periphery thereof and, in that case, preferably at the fresh air side to regenerate said filter.

Abstract: A camshaft assembly has a rotationally drivable basic camshaft and at least one sliding piece which is mounted in the basic camshaft and can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the latter, the sliding piece having at least one cam pack with at least two cams with different cam profiles, and having a switching device which has a switch guide plate for displacing the at least one sliding piece into different switching positions of the cams. It is provided in a camshaft of this type that the switching device has a switching shaft which can be rotated about the rotational axis of the basic camshaft with a switch guide plate which has a slotted-guide track, and a slotted-guide pin which is connected to the sliding piece and engages into the slotted-guide track.

Abstract: A method is provided for interrupting the force flux in the drive train of a vehicle in the event of a crash. The method includes disconnecting an electric machine, which is provided in the drive train, from a driven axle. In the event of a crash an automatic transmission (G) that is arranged in the drive train between the electric machine (EM) and a driven axle (A) is shifted into a neutral position.

Abstract: Calcium phosphate particles having A) a specific surface area (SSA) larger than 0.1 m2/g; B) a mean diameter smaller than 5 mm; C) a Ca/P molar ratio superior to 0.95; and wherein D) said particles have been subjected as a last processing step to a heat treatment at a temperature superior to 400° C. for a period of time such that the specific surface area (SSA) of said particles after the heat treatment is not decreased by more than 10% compared to the SSA before said heat treatment.

Abstract: A roof structure for a cabriolet vehicle has a top (10) with a top material and a substantially U-shaped corner bow (19) that extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction at a position substantially adjacent to a rear window. The corner bow (19) has lateral limbs (20) with free lower ends (21). Molded elements (23) are plugged onto the free lower ends (21) of the lateral limbs (20) of the corner bow (19) and can be plugged into recesses near the B pillars of a body structure of the cabriolet vehicle. The molded elements (23) are configured to guide the top material of the top (10) in sections in a closed state of the top (10). Sealing elements (27) are mounted on the molded elements (23) and interact with vertically running edges of side window panes.

Abstract: A rear axle, specifically a steerable rear axle, of a motor vehicle, has wheel carriers for holding in each case one rear wheel, with in each case one upper transverse link, one lower transverse link and one track rod interacting with each rear wheel, and with the track rods being positioned behind a center of the rear wheels or of the wheel carriers as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, wherein both track rods which are positioned in each case behind the center of the rear wheels or of the wheel carriers as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle are engaged on by a common steering actuator which is likewise positioned in each case behind the center of the rear wheels or of the wheel carriers as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A hybrid drive of a hybrid vehicle has an internal combustion engine (10), at least one electrical machine (11, 12) and an electrical energy storage (13) that can be discharged when the electrical machine is operated as a motor, and can be charged when the electrical machine is operated as a generator. Each electrical machine (11, 12) has a converter (15, 16) coupled to the respective electrical machine (1, 12) by a plug connection (19, 20), and the electrical energy storage (13) has a converter (14) coupled to the converter (15, 16) of the electrical machine (11, 12) by a plug connection (18). The plug connections (18, 19, 20) are connected firs in a high-voltage circuit and second in a protective circuit. The plug connections (18, 19, 20) are automatically disconnected from the high voltage when the protective circuit is interrupted.

Abstract: A passenger motor vehicle (1) has a passenger compartment (3) and a fuel tank module (4) is in the passenger compartment (3). The module (4) has first and second chambers (19, 20). The first chamber (19) holds a tank bladder and a catch tank (32) is arranged within the tank bladder. The second chamber (20) holds a fuel pump unit (33). The module (4) is sealed off from remaining areas of the passenger compartment (3), and fuel lines to the module (4) and from the module (4) to the internal combustion engine are arranged outside the passenger compartment (3). Thus, a high level of safety for the vehicle occupant is ensured despite the accommodation of the fuel module in the passenger compartment, and substantially complete emptying of the fuel in the fuel module is possible.

Abstract: A steering column arrangement includes a steering spindle, which rotates about its longitudinal axis and serves to transfer a torque, generated by a steering wheel, to a steering gear, and a blocking device, which prevents the rotational motion of the steering spindle, especially in the event of a collision. The blocking device includes a stator, which is stationary in relation to the rotational motion of the steering spindle, and against which a blocking element is mounted in a relatively moveable manner. To prevent, in a reliable manner, an undesired twisting of the steering wheel, especially in the event of a collision, the blocking element is moveable into a locked position in a radial direction toward the steering spindle.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a plurality of cylinders and an air intake system. The air intake system is formed from at least one distributor pipe, a plurality of intake pipes, and at least one plenum. The plenum is located between the distributor pipe and the intake pipes. Here, the combustion air is fed to the air intake system via an air guiding duct which opens out into the distributor pipe. The charge pressure of the combustion air is reduced between the outlet out of the compressor and the inlet into the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine. A distributor pipe length is dimensioned as a function of an equivalent distributor pipe diameter such that it is possible for a reduction in the charge pressure to be obtained within the air intake system by way of an expansion, with the expansion taking place partially in the plenum in the respective intake pipe and/or within the distributor pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates a method for producing a component from a fiber-reinforced material, wherein a fibrous preform which consists of fibers and an uncured polymer matrix is positioned on a mold, and a thermoelectric film is positioned on the fibrous preform and/or on the mold, and said thermoelectric film is heated up by exposure to microwaves when a negative pressure or vacuum is applied and, as a consequence of this, heats up the fibrous preform while curing the polymer matrix.

Abstract: A linkage lid configuration for a motor vehicle having a displaceable roof configuration, has a movable lid which opens or closes a linkage passage opening and is guided during its movement at least in sections by a displaceable guide track. In order to optimize the linkage lid configuration, there is provision for the displaceable guide track to be configured such that it can be displaced independently of the lid and, in a displacement position, to be moved out of a movement path of a movable component of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp assembly comprising a lamp (10) having a lamp vessel (101) with a longitudinal axis (CC). The lamp assembly comprises a support member (11) comprising a bottom surface (111) extending substantially along the longitudinal axis. Between the bottom surface and the lamp vessel, a reflective member (12) is supported by the support member and has a surface comprising a material with a melting temperature higher than 600° C.

Abstract: An inductive angle-of-rotation sensor includes a printed circuit board, on which one excitation conductor path, and a first, second as well as third receiving conductor path are applied. The angle-of-rotation sensor further includes a graduation element having a first and second graduation track. The first and second graduation tracks, and the first and second receiving conductor paths are arranged such that signals having a first period number are able to be generated by the first receiving conductor path, and signals having a second period number are able to be generated by the second receiving conductor path. The graduation element further has a third graduation track, so that signals having the first period number are able to be generated by the third receiving conductor path. In addition, a method is provided for operating an angle-of-rotation sensor.

Abstract: A system for transmitting electric power from a wall to a leaf hingeably fastened to the wall about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened on the wall. A leaf part is fastened on the leaf. A primary coil is provided on the wall part. A secondary coil is provided on the leaf part. Primary electronics are configured to convert a power supply voltage into a primary voltage so as to act upon the primary coil. The primary voltage is suitable to generate a secondary voltage in the secondary coil by an inductive coupling. Secondary electronics are configured to convert the secondary voltage into an electric operating voltage suitable for at least one of an electric power supply mechanism and an electric consumer.

Abstract: A method for transmitting electric power from a wall to a door hingeably attached to the wall about a hinge axis (S) includes providing a primary coil on the wall. A secondary coil is provided on the door. An electrical primary voltage is made available on a wall side. The electrical primary voltage has a primary frequency that is suitable for acting on the primary coil. A secondary voltage of at least 500 mV is generated in the secondary coil by an inductive coupling.

Abstract: A hand tool articulating apparatus has a pair of elongate members coupled for articulation about a pivot axis. Each elongate member has a clamping jaw on one side of the pivot axis and an arm extending to a handle on the other side of the pivot axis. One of the arms extends from the pivot axis along a first axis over a first distance to a first loop extending outwardly from the first axis and away from the other of the arms. The other of the arms has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends along a second axis from the pivot axis a shorter distance than the one arm. The second portion extends inclined to the second axis along a third axis away from the one arm to a second loop. The second loop extends outwardly from the third axis away from the pivot axis.