Abstract: This disclosure sets out an apparatus for handling fluid, such as coolant, for a vehicle that is at least partially powered by electricity. The apparatus includes a substantially plate-shaped base element defining a base plane separating a first subspace from a second subspace. At least a first fluid flow channel section is also present and is largely located in the first subspace. At least one second fluid flow channel section is also present and is largely located in the second subspace. The base element includes at least one first flow-through opening fluidly connecting the first fluid flow channel section and the second fluid flow channel section. A method of manufacturing the apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing the base element with at least a first fluid flow channel section and a first flow-through opening.

Abstract: A method for producing a cam phaser for a cam shaft of an internal combustion engine, the cam phaser including a rotor, a stator and at least one cover, the method including arranging the at least one cover at the stator wherein the at least one cover is a flat circular piece of sheet metal and the stator including internal vanes and external drive teeth is integrally provided from one piece of metal; sealing the at least one cover at the stator by applying a ground axial face of the at least one cover to a ground contact surface of the stator; and after the sealing.

Abstract: The presently disclosed invention relates to a hydrogen valve having a valve housing with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The hydrogen valve includes a valve main body which is configured to be transferable between an open position, in which a volumetric flow connection is established between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and a closed position, in which the valve main body is arranged in a main sealing seat fixed to the housing and the volumetric flow connection between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet is closed. Also included is a pilot control valve device having a pilot member which is transferable by way of an actuator between an open position in which a throttle bore is exposed through the valve main body and connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet to each other and a closed position, in which the pilot member rests in a pilot control valve seat arranged on the valve main body and closes the throttle bore.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a proportional valve arrangement for refrigerants, with a valve housing comprising a valve body chamber, a valve body which is arranged inside the valve body chamber and which is configured to be transferable between a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat. An electrically actuable drive is connected to the valve body via a spindle. A locking device is arranged between the spindle and the valve body and is configured to generate an axial preload between the valve body and the first sealing seat when the valve body abuts against the first sealing seat and for generating an axial preload between the valve body and the second sealing seat when the valve body abuts against the second sealing seat.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a proportional valve arrangement for refrigerant, with a valve housing having a valve body chamber, a valve body which is arranged within the valve body chamber and configured to be transferable between a first position and a second position. The valve housing includes a first sealing seat and a second sealing seat, and the valve body which is transferable between the first sealing seat and the second sealing seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device for activating a rotary slide for a fluid system of an at least in part electrically operated motor vehicle. The drive device comprises an electric motor having a motor output shaft, a rotary slide output shaft configured for activating a rotary slide, wherein the rotary slide output shaft is aligned so as to be orthogonal to the motor output shaft, and a magnet is disposed on an end region of the rotary slide output shaft, and a sensor unit which is configured for detecting a rotary position of the magnet and thus of the rotary slide output shaft.

Abstract: A support arrangement for an electromagnetic actuator of a hydraulic cam phaser, the support arrangement including an actuator module including a linear electromagnetic actuator including an axially displaceable connecting rod; and a support element configured to support the actuator module on a camshaft, wherein the actuator module is connected to the support element by an electrical contact arrangement configured to actuate the linear electromagnetic actuator, and wherein the electrical contact arrangement includes an elastic clamping element.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with a rotary sliding valve arrangement, including a setting element rotatably arranged about a central axis, a rotary sliding valve wall, the setting element is arranged within and rotatable relative to the rotary sliding valve wall, and the rotary sliding valve wall includes inlet and outlet openings arranged in a first plane and in a second plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with: an apparatus housing including a first housing section and a second housing section. The first housing section and the second housing section are adjacent to each other by a fluidically impermeable contour wall. The contour wall includes a side oriented toward the first housing section and a side oriented toward the second housing section, a first fluid handling element and a second fluid handling element. The first fluid handling element and the second fluid handling element include a first element for generating a controllably variable magnetic field arranged in the first housing section, and a second element movable by the generated magnetic field and arranged in the second housing section. The fluidically impermeable contour wall is continuously configured between the first fluid handling element and the second fluid handling element.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with a pump device including a first running wheel and a second running wheel arranged coaxially with respect to each other and configured as a pump for conveying fluid by rotation.

Abstract: A switch valve is disclosed including a stepping motor and a housing configured to receive a stepping motor, itself operatively connected to an actuating element which is configured to position a valve body that is arranged in the housing so as to perform a translatory movement of the switch valve. The coupling element is configured to convert a rotational movement of the stepping motor into a translational movement of the actuating element. A motor shaft of the stepping motor is arranged coaxially with the actuating element and the coupling element. The motor shaft and the actuating element are configured to engage in the coupling element.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically driven vehicle, with a valve device including a valve housing. The valve housing includes at least three two radially arranged port openings and at least one axially arranged port opening for the inflow and/or outflow of fluid, and a valve body which is arranged inside the valve housing and is configured to be rotatable about an axial axis of rotation R. The valve body includes a first connecting channel of arcuate shape for connecting two radially arranged port openings and a second connecting channel of arcuate shape for connecting a radially arranged port opening with an axially arranged port opening. The at least two radially arranged port openings define a base plane B, which is configured orthogonally to the axial axis of rotation R, and the first arcuate connecting channel defines a first connecting channel plane V.

Abstract: A laser welding method for joining a non-sintered material to a sintered material is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a first component made of a non-sintered material, providing a second component made of a sintered material, arranging the first component and the second component along a contact plane to produce a joining joint, applying a laser beam to a first joining region of the first component in the region of the joining joint to melt the first joining region to a melt, melting a second joining region of the second component in the region of the joining joint by means of the melt of the first joining region, and cooling the joining joint.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, including: a valve device with a valve housing, the valve housing includes at least eight radially arranged port openings for fluid to flow in or out, a valve body, which is arranged inside the valve housing and is rotatable about an axis of rotation R, and the valve body includes at least four connecting channels for fluidly connecting two port openings, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with: an apparatus housing including a first housing section and a second housing section. The first housing section and the second housing section are adjacent to each other by a fluidically impermeable contour wall. The contour wall includes a side oriented toward the first housing section and a side oriented toward the second housing section, a first fluid handling element and a second fluid handling element. The first fluid handling element and the second fluid handling element include a first element for generating a controllably variable magnetic field arranged in the first housing section, and a second element movable by the generated magnetic field and arranged in the second housing section. The fluidically impermeable contour wall is continuously configured between the first fluid handling element and the second fluid handling element.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with a rotary sliding valve arrangement, including a setting element rotatably arranged about a central axis, a rotary sliding valve wall, the setting element is arranged within and rotatable relative to the rotary sliding valve wall, and the rotary sliding valve wall includes inlet and outlet openings arranged in a first plane and in a second plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with a pump device including a first running wheel and a second running wheel arranged coaxially with respect to each other and configured as a pump for conveying fluid by rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically driven vehicle, with a valve device including a valve housing. The valve housing includes at least three two radially arranged port openings and at least one axially arranged port opening for the inflow and/or outflow of fluid, and a valve body which is arranged inside the valve housing and is configured to be rotatable about an axial axis of rotation R. The valve body includes a first connecting channel of arcuate shape for connecting two radially arranged port openings and a second connecting channel of arcuate shape for connecting a radially arranged port opening with an axially arranged port opening. The at least two radially arranged port openings define a base plane B, which is configured orthogonally to the axial axis of rotation R, and the first arcuate connecting channel defines a first connecting channel plane V.

Abstract: An expansion valve operable by a stepper motor, the expansion valve including a housing; a hollow shaft arranged in the housing; a valve base that supports the hollow shaft and closes the housing; a rotor that is drivable by a stator of the stepper motor; a center spool arranged within the hollow shaft and drivable by the rotor so that a rotation of the center spool is transferrable by a threaded connection into an axial movement of the center spool that opens or closes the expansion valve; and a spiral body that includes a thread turn and that is arranged about an enveloping surface of the hollow shaft and that is drivable by the rotor, wherein a stop body is arranged at the hollow shaft and movable in the thread turn of the spiral body.

Abstract: A method for producing a cam phaser for a cam shaft of an internal combustion engine, the cam phaser including a rotor, a stator and at least one cover, the method including arranging the at least one cover at the stator; and welding the at least one cover with the stator, wherein a first weld, a second weld and a third weld are formed at least on a large radius or on a small radius during the welding, and wherein the small radius is smaller than the large radius. The invention furthermore relates to a cam phaser for a cam shaft of an internal combustion engine, the cam phaser including a rotor; a stator and at least one cover.