Abstract: A method and apparatus for normally illuminating a monitored area with light applied at a relatively low intensity, and increasing the illumination automatically when intrusion into the monitored area occurs. A flood lamp normally operates at reduced power to illuminate the area, and a lens focuses the light on a photocell. Intrusion into the monitored area creates a change in the amount of light received by the photocell and produces a signal which is amplified and used to initiate a two minute timer. The two minute timer output initiates a 1.5 minute timer which causes the lamp to operate at full power during its 1.5 minute timing cycle. The lamp then reverts to its low power operating mode, and the additional one half minute timing cycle of the two minute timer provides adequate time for dissipation of transient responses which occur when the lamp is dimmed. A regulator circuit prevents unwanted variations in illumination as a result of spurious variations in the power to the floodlamp.

Abstract: To prevent spurious operation of a controlled operating element (12), typically a safety element which can be irreversibly triggered, such as a trigger or firing cartridge of a passenger restraint airbag, while providing for reliable operation in case of a crash of a vehicle in which the airbag is installed, a control signal is derived from a computer (10) processing input signals. The transmission of the control signals from the computer (10) to the operating element (12) is through a time delay stage (30) which has a time delay of sufficient length to permit the computer to correct, if necessary, signals from its output (16) and to carry out tests on the output signals from the computer apparatus. An evaluation circuit (18) continuously compares the output signals with check values. The check values may be derived from, for example a second computer similar to the computer, or from stored representative values.

Abstract: A water vehicle includes a longitudinally elongated hull having a first portion adapted to separate the water by movement of the hull through the water. Foam is generated by the separation of the water. A second portion of the hull is adapted to contain the foam underneath the hull. The vehicle will be supported during propulsion at least in part by a surface of the foam.

Abstract: An autombile radio capable of receiving VHF entertainment programs from a station in which traffic information signals are modulated in a 57 kHz subcarrier is equipped with two decoders for the 57 kHz subcarrier signals, one decoder for traffic information signals modulated in an analog fashion on the subcarrier and another decoder for digital signals modulated on that subcarrier by double-sideband suppressed-carrier modulation. The first decoder is for a system already in use in which traffic information, at least if urgent, is intended to override the entertainment program, and the receivier has the usual circuits for that override. The second decoder is for a system that is planned but not yet in use in which the received digital signals can call out one or more standard messages or message portions from a read-only memory and either the memory addresses or the memory outputs are storable.

Abstract: A fuel supply line, which serves to supply fuel to a fuel injection system for internal combustion engines. The fuel supply line includes receptacles, in each of which a stepped receiving bore is formed with the bores arranged to surround the injection valve in the axial direction and open both at the mouthpiece and the connection end of the injection valve. The injection valve is held by a holding body with a holding shoulder of the injection valve resting on a holding step of the receiving bore. The receiving bore of the receptacle extends outside the flowthrough cross section of the fuel supply line. A filter element is provided in the flow path of the fuel between the flowthrough cross section and fuel openings at the circumference of the injection valve. The fuel supply line, together with the receptacles, is advantageously manufactured of plastic as an extruded part.

Abstract: Alternating contour mating surfaces on two workpieces are produced by a working tool, for example a router bit of a router, by rotating the working tool and displacing it relative to the workpieces with guidance of the tool by a base member which has a first substantially flat surface and a second surface which is spaced transversely from the first surface and has two surface portions offset relative to one another in a transverse direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for actuating the throttle valve of an internal combustion engine, in particular a drive slip control (ASR) and engine drag moment control (MSR), with a disconnect point disposed in the course of the gas pedal transmission linkage overcome by spring forces acting on both sides of it. In the normal situation the throttle valve position corresponds to the driving pedal position, while in attaining ASR functions the disconnect point is opened, by the action of an electromagnetic or electric-motor element, and the position of the throttle valve is adjusted independently, regardless of the intention of the operator, in order to reduce the drive slip.

Abstract: To permit ready matching of a Diesel engine operating circuit to a glow plug system, an interface-and-control unit (1) is provided which includes a microprocessor (MP) which decodes data words received from an engine control unit (MS). The data words are in the form of serially transmitted bits which define, by time duration of the bits. respectively logic "0" and logic "1" values to provide, inherently, simultaneously data information and synchronizing information. For example, the logic "0" bits may be 1/8 of a predetermined clock period (T) whereas the logic "1" bits may be 1/2 of the clock period (T). The microprocessor, thus, can be easily matched to engines of different types and can carry out, on its own, diagnostic routines and indicator functions under command of respective bits being transmitted thereto. Preferably, glow plug current is provided in pulsed form, the duty cycle of which is controlled by four data bits (D0-D4) transmitted to the microprocessor (MP).

Abstract: The goal of this concept is to adjust a wheel slip value, during a controlled braking of a vehicle wheel, at which, on the one hand, the coefficient of adhesion .mu. in the longitudinal direction is near the maximum attainable value, and on the other hand, an adequate coefficient of adhesion is available in the transverse direction. This slip value is below the value at which the coefficient of adhesion in the longitudinal direction is at a maximum. While at the maximum coefficient of adhesion in the longitudinal direction the wheel slip curve .mu. (.lambda.) has a slope of zero, .mu. (.lambda.) assumes positive slopes at the slip value to be adjusted. In addition to the advantage of greater cornering forces, the concept presented offers the opportunity of purposefully limiting the yawning moments engaging the vehicle during controlled braking and thereby improving control of the vehicle.

Abstract: An inexpensive drive slip control system, combined with a brake control and anti-skid control system, which includes a pump element and a first valve assembly upstream of a wheel brake cylinder, a second valve assembly in the brake circuit, which can be bypassed by a fluid line, which communicates with a multi-circuit master cylinder and leads to the wheel brake cylinder of the undriven wheel and communicates via a third valve assembly with the inlet side of the pump element, the outlet side of which is connected to the brake line of the driven wheel.

Abstract: A brake valve for brake boosters in which a slide is guided in a sheath that is supported in rounded fashion at one end face, such that the slide, along with the sheath, is pivotable and can center itself, with a bezel formed onto its end face, in the valve seat of a valve bushing. The slide and valve bushing form a valve in which the closing behavior is improved considerably by the automatic centering of the slide in the valve seat.

Abstract: A brake booster having a brake valve disposed inside a booster piston, the brake valve comprises a valve bushing including a valve seat and a slide that is pressed by a spring against the valve seat of the valve bushing. The slide is supported with play at a great distance from the valve seat, so that it can be pivoted slightly around the vicinity of its bearing. The pivotability of the slide facilitates its centering in the valve seat, so that the valve closes dependably even in the presence of bearing tolerances or valve seat tolerances. Seals required for sealing off the slide have an elastic behavior, and are disposed in the vicinity of the bearing. As a result, reliable sealing is assured despite the pivotability of the slide.

Abstract: A pilot burner for a device for burning off solid particles, in particular soot particles, in the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines has a hollow-cylindrical mixture preparation chamber receiving a glow element and a hollow-cylindrical glow plug receiving chamber extending transversely to it and communicating with it through an opening. A fuel inflow line discharges into the receiving chamber and an air supply line discharges into the preparation chamber. To improve mixture preparation and largely avoid carbonization of the glow plug, the glow plug is coaxially surrounded in the vicinity of its coil at a radial distance by a protective sleeve. The fuel inflow line ends at an orifice fitting that protrudes radially into the receiving chamber and discharges immediately in front of the protective sleeve.

Abstract: A pilot burner for a device for burning off solid particles, especially soot particles, in the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines has a hollow-cylindrical mixture preparation chamber receiving a glow element and extending eccentrically thereto a hollow-cylindrical glow plug receiving chamber. The two chambers communicate with one another via an opening formed by piercing the chamber walls. A fuel inflow line discharges in the receiving chamber and an air supply line discharges into the preparation chamber. To improve the mixture preparation and largely avoid carbonization of the glow plug, the air supply line discharges into two inflow openings having a tangential direction; one inflow opening is located opposite the opening between the two chambers, and the other inflow opening is located near the end face of the preparation chamber having a mixture outlet opening. In obth inflow openings, the combustion air is introduced in the same direction.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is proposed which operates on a lean fuel-air mixture. The engine comprises an inlet channel which leads to the cylinder with a piston and which opens into the cylinder via an inlet valve. A flap element pivotably mounted about a pivot axis which is seated on one side is disposed in a section of the inlet channel; said section having a rectangular cross-section. The flap also has a rectangular cross-section and is used to produce a rotating flow in the cylinder in operating states other than full load. Displacement of the flap can be effected against the force of a spring by the suction air or by a servomotor controlled by an electronic control device as a function of the operating parameters of the internal combustion engine such as rpm flap position and temperature.

Abstract: A cover assembly installable on the open bed of trucks adapted to be mechanically drawn over or withdrawn from the top of the truck bed by means of a pulley operated looped cable attached to a movable tarpaulin. Lateral, front and rear enclosure members are connected with said tarpaulin so that in the drawn position, the interior of the truck bed is completely covered.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing solid particles, especially soot particles, from the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes a separator that divides the flow of exhaust gases into a largely particle-free primary flow and a particle-enriched secondary flow. The secondary flow is delivered to a disposal device, which has a combustion chamber and a pilot burner for producing a flame that burns off the solid particles. To improve the efficiency of the apparatus by reducing the heating output required, a filter is provided in the combustion chamber, which divides the combustion chamber into a filter pre-chamber and after-chamber. The burnoff flame of the pilot burner burns into the filter pre-chamber, and the burnoff gases are removed via an outlet opening disposed in the filter after-chamber. The secondary exhaust gas flow is delivered to the filter pre-chamber with a tangential inflow direction.

Abstract: A control system having a rotatable knob for selecting various operating modes is described. The control system includes a stationary toroidal coil and a braking washer operatively connected with it. The rotary direction, the angular deflection and the function of the braking washer are scanned and supplied to an electronic processing system, whereupon the processing system furnishes the actual control commands to the equipment to be controlled. Among the uses for the control system are to enable remote control of various kinds of equipment in at least two modes of operation, one of them being speed control as a function of the rotational speed of the control system.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting electrical connection of fuel injection valves for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines connected to an electronic control unit simultaneously onto each of the individual fuel injection valves. The individual plugs of the apparatus associated with each fuel injection valve are disposed on a common connection strip which can be fastened to the engine by means of threaded bolts and can be connected to the electronic control unit by means of a cable harness.

Abstract: The oil pressure applied to a hydraulic device for controlling within a limited angular range of a cam shaft and its drive gear is controlled by a magnetic valve (35) which is switched between its open and closed position under control of the same microcomputer which controls engine ignition and/or fuel injection with reference to a predetermined function of some of the same engine operation parameters, namely engine speed and engine load, which are used to control ignition and/or fuel injection. The control function can advantageously also take account of rate of change of engine load or engine speed. A transducer (43) for reporting back the sleeve (22) which controls the mechanical rotary shift in response to oil pressure can be used to provide an actual value signal to the computer for generation of an error signal for controlling the magnetic valve so as to provide a continuous control of the overlap of the open periods of the intake and exhaust valves of the engine.