Abstract: The invention relates to a navigation system for a vehicle, including an arithmetic circuit (1) which is arrangedto evaluate traffic information received,to calculate a first route without taking into account the traffic information and a second route while taking into account the traffic information,to determine the position of the vehicle by means of at least one sensor signal, and also including an output device (6) for outputting route information supplied by the arithmetic circuit (1). In order to enhance the user friendliness of such a system, the arithmetic circuit (1) is also arrangedto supply the output device (6) with selection information offering a second route as an alternative for the first route, andto supply route information concerning the route taken after output of the selection information.

Abstract: In the case of a filling device for a motor vehicle fuel tank, a distributing element extends from a filling nozzle to an anti-surge tower of the motor vehicle. When there is a low volume flow of fuel in the filling nozzle, the distributing element supplies all of the fuel to the anti-surge tower. When there is a large volume flow, the greater part of the fuel passes directly into the fuel tank. It is thereby ensured that during an initial filling or emergency filling with a jerrycan, virtually all of the fuel passes into the anti-surge tower.

Abstract: A valve device, in particular a window and lens cleaning device in motor vehicles, includes a housing (1) with a duct (2) and at least one nozzle (3), and also a tubular connecting piece (4) for feeding a pressurized fluid, in particular a cleaning liquid, into the duct and to the nozzle. The connecting piece (4) is provided at its nozzle-side end with a nonreturn valve which blocks a return flow from the nozzle to the connecting piece, wherein the connecting piece (4) is open at its nozzle-side end. The nonreturn valve comprises of an elastic shaped part (8) with a mouth which is normally closed and can be opened by the pressure of the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a housing, a plurality of conductive terminals supported within the housing, and a flange extending outward from the housing. The flange has a plurality of selectively removable portions to permit the connector upon removal of one of the portions to be adapted for use in a particular angular mounting position.

Abstract: A device and method for controlling the interior temperature in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, in which the actual interior temperature detected by a radiation sensor is fed to a control loop which sets the interior temperature as a function of the measured temperature and a prescribed temperature. In an arrangement for controlling the interior temperature in which the noise disturbance from the fan motor is eliminated and reliable control of the interior temperature is ensured nonetheless, the radiation sensor is arranged on a printed circuit board which carries the control loop, such that a sensitive surface of the radiation sensor detects the thermal radiation which impinges on an outer surface, facing the vehicle interior, of a housing enclosing the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A hose coupling for connecting two hoses (3, 4) has two hose fittings (1, 2), which each have a coupling part (5, 6). One coupling part (5) has a radially encircling guide collar (7), which engages in a groove (9) made in a sleeve (8) of the other coupling part (6). The sleeve (8) is of elastic material in order to fit the coupling parts (5, 6) one inside the other in a simple manner.

Abstract: A fuel pump is developed as a side-channel pump with two conveyor chambers for the conveying of a liquid to an outlet channel, and has two inlet channels arranged one behind the other seen in the direction of flow. One of the inlet channels debouches into a radially inwardly arranged partial-ring-shaped channel, while the other inlet channel is connected to a radially outwardly arranged partial-ring-shaped channel. In this way, the pressure within the liquid to be conveyed is increased stepwise and, thus, gas bubbles produced by a vaporization of the liquid are avoided.

Abstract: A surge pot intended for mounting in a fuel tank has a walling with a circumferential elastic insert. In this way, the surge pot has in a mounting position a small cross section with which it can be passed through a mounting opening in the fuel tank. After the mounting, the elastic insert is pressed outward so that the surge pot can receive a particularly large amount of fuel.

Abstract: For the manufacture of a sensor (1) having a pre-assemblable transmitter insert (3) with a transmitter element (4) with connecting lines (6, 7), the transmitter insert (3) is first of all fastened on a core of an injection molding apparatus and then introduced into an injection mold. After coating with plastic, the core is pulled out of the sensor (1). A depression (10) remains in the sensor (1).

Abstract: Known free-wheel clutches are directionally operated clutches, which permit a shaft (12) and a hub (16) to carry each other along in one relative direction of rotation, for example by means of frictional connection. From time to time it is desired, on the one hand, to permit free-wheeling in both directions and, on the other hand, for example when a secondary drive is engaged, to obtain a frictional connection optionally in one relative direction of rotation. This is achieved in that, in the rest position, the clamping elements (28) have a frictional connection to the hub (16), and, with a contact face (36) interact with a fixed element (18). Only when the hub (16) begins a rotational movement is it possible for the clamping elements (28) to jam in a first locked position or a second locked position which acts in the opposite direction. The free-wheel clutch (10) can be used, for example, for coupling an electric servomotor to a steering column of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A magnetic field sensor consists of a cylinder (2) with a core of premagnetized amorphous ferromagnetic metal. The inductance of the coil (2) is controlled by earth magnetic field H.sub.E and forms part of an L.C. oscillator (1). An adjusting device is provided to smooth out fluctuations from a target value in the oscillator frequency caused by the action of the field H.sub.E on the oscillator coil (2). This is done by allowing another adjustable magnetic field to influence the inductance (2) of the oscillator (1): the adjustable magnetic field is generated by a second coil (3) in the form of a compensating coil and the current flux (1) through the second coil (3) is controlled by the adjusting device in such a way that the magnetic field generated by the second coil (3) compensates for the action of the field H.sub.

Abstract: A data-transmission device has a pulse generator (1) and a monitoring unit (20) for use in a vehicle. A signal generated by the sensor (2) is transmitted from the pulse generator (1) to the monitoring unit (20) by a signal line (9) and also, when requested by the monitoring unit, is transmitted in encrypted form along a data line (19). The signal generated by the pulse generator (1) is first stored in an intermediate store. Before transmission, the contents of this store are encrypted. On arrival in the monitoring unit, the encrypted signal is compared with the signal previously transmitted in the usual way and recorded there. This is a security check which reveals any manipulations which have been made during transmission.

Abstract: A profile steering spindle of a motor vehicle has a telescopic profile piece, which can be displaced in the axial direction by an adjusting tube, and into which project a first profile piece close to the steering wheel and a second profile piece remote from the steering wheel, intended for retaining a steering wheel. During axial displacements, the second profile piece remote from the steering wheel can be displaced relative to the telescopic profile piece by an adjusting tube without expenditure of force. The first profile piece close to the steering wheel is connected to the telescopic profile piece by means of bending lugs. If the driver of the motor vehicle strikes the steering wheel, the bending lugs are held by the telescopic profile piece, and the first profile piece close to the steering wheel is torn. The kinetic energy is thereby absorbed.

Abstract: Lines to be mounted on a fuel tank are prestressed against an inside of the fuel tank by means of spring elements. The mounting of the lines thereby becomes very simple, particularly in the case of fuel tanks manufactured by the blowing method. Furthermore, fuel vapors are reliably prevented from escaping from the fuel tank.

Abstract: An intake device for a supercharged internal combustion engine is installed in a motor vehicle. In particular, the engine is a supercharged otto engine which can be installed in the rear of a motor vehicle, and has an air filter box which receives an air filter element, and a supercharger air cooler. The supercharger air cooler is integrated in the air filter box. In this way, optimal cooling of the supercharger air is assured even in the event that the otto engine and its supercharger as well as the supercharger air cooler are installed in the rear of the vehicle. Furthermore, in this way, the mounting, logistic, and test expenses, particularly at the manufacturing site, can be minimized.

Abstract: In a feed pump (2) designed as a peripheral or side channel pump, guide vanes (9, 11, 12) arranged in an impeller (4) have a different angle of inclination in the radially inner region from the radially outer region. As a result, the characteristic curve of the feed pump (2) can be modified simply by exchanging the impeller (4). By virtue of the invention, the feed pump (2), whilst having an intended feed pressure and volume flow, can be set to particularly high efficiency, depending on the viscosity of the liquid to be fed.

Abstract: Only a small useful quantity of washing water as close as possible to the spray nozzles of the windshield wiper system is heated. As a result of corresponding miniaturization, the heating time can be reduced to 5 to 10 seconds. A sufficient cleaning effect can be achieved in most cases by hot water after the windshield spray system is actuated two or three times. Additional cleaning can be carried out either by rinsing with colder or cold water or by repeating after 10 to 20 seconds. The water is heated via an instant heating element which, with a content of, for example, 10 to 50 cm.sup.3, can be installed even in a secondary chamber. Some of the heat energy is therefore stored in a larger thermal reserve tank of, for example, 1 dl.

Abstract: A device for bracing two components has a spring ring (10) which is designed to be corrugated in each case in the radial and the axial direction. The spring ring (10) can be compressed axially or radially, without, in each case, losing its spring effect in the other direction. It is particularly advantageous for the spring ring (10) to be used for bracing a fuel pump (4) of an automobile in a feed unit (1).

Abstract: A display device, in particular for a vehicle, has a viewing screen including a liquid crystal cell, the liquid crystal cell having a front cell wall and a rear cell wall and a liquid crystal substance arranged in the cell space between these cell walls, and with a heating device by means of which the display device can be heated. In order to ensure reliable operation of the display device even in the case of low temperatures, the heating device is arranged in the cell space of the liquid crystal cell directly or indirectly on the front cell wall and/or the rear cell wall.

Abstract: A lock, in particular for motor vehicle doors or the like, having a rotary latch which can be locked via a pawl and can be released by the pawl. For this purpose, a release force acts or does not act on the pawl via a coupling member movable by an actuator as a function of commands by an operator. The coupling member can be moved by the actuator into at least three positions.