Abstract: A vehicle for autonomously parking in a desired parking location selected via a remote device. The vehicle includes a first camera, a vehicle control system, and a first electronic processor. The first electronic processor is configured to receive a first image from the first camera, determine a plurality of features in the first image, and receive, from the remote device, a second image and the desired parking location in the second image. The first electronic processor is also configured to determine a plurality of features in the second image, match the determined features in the second image to determined features in the first image, and determine a location of the vehicle relative to the desired parking location. The first electronic processor is further configured to determine a route to the desired parking location from a current location of the vehicle and autonomously maneuver the vehicle to the desired parking location.

Abstract: Provided is an all-solid-state lithium rechargeable cell, comprising: a) a cathode, wherein the cathode comprises: a1) a composite of VS4 and graphene; and a2) a solid catholyte; and b) a lithium-based anode. In particular, the all-solid-state lithium rechargeable cell of the present disclosure may exhibit high initial discharge capacities, high initial Coulombic efficiencies, good reversible capacities, excellent cycling stabilities, high energy densities as well as outstanding safeties.

Abstract: Stators for an electrical machine which are fitted with a polyphase winding which is in the form of a plug-type winding and the winding sections of which run through slots of the stator and comprise a plurality of different conductor elements are already known. At least some of the said conductor elements have in each case two conductor limbs and in each case one connecting conductor which connects the two conductor limbs, wherein an even number of n conductor limbs is arranged one above the other in the radial direction with respect to a stator axis in each slot. Each conductor limb of one of the conductor elements is provided in its slot in a specific position with respect to a slot base of the slot. These polyphase windings comprise a comparatively large number of different conductor elements, in particular so-called special conductors which differ from the standard conductor elements. These special conductors increase the manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a pressure sensor of an SCR system between a delivery pump and a dosing valve, with which the delivery pump is switched off during a switch-off phase of the SCR system and a pressure (pm) measured by the pressure sensor is detected at least during a section of the switch-off phase in which the delivery pump is switched off, and the adjustment of the pressure sensor is carried out by using the measured pressure (pm) as the reference pressure for the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus includes a shaft; a base body that is adjustable to different positions, e.g., heights, along the shaft; a clamping leg arranged to pivot into a first clamping position and a second clamping position; an arm that includes, and extends between, a first end portion connected to the base body and a second end portion connected to the clamping leg; and a handle configured to be moved (a) into a first position that locks the position of the base body relative to the shaft and provides a clamping force to the clamping leg, and (b) into a second position in which the base body is free to be shifted into different positions along the shaft, where moving the handle into the second position releases the clamping force.

Abstract: A reservoir includes at least a container, a cap, a diaphragm, and a sealing device. The container includes a neck portion that extends from a body of the container. The neck portion includes an opening that provides access to an interior of the container. The cap is structured to interact with the neck portion. The cap includes a vent for pressure balancing of the reservoir. The diaphragm includes a slit that communicates with the vent. The sealing device includes a sealed vessel and a holder. The sealed vessel includes a sealing member sealed by a seal. The sealed vessel is movable to at least a first position such that the sealed vessel physically contacts the diaphragm to seal the slit. The sealed vessel is movable to a second position such that the sealed vessel is spaced from the diaphragm to unseal the slit. The holder is configured to bold the sealed vessel in alignment with the cap.

Abstract: A handheld tool device having at least one first gear housing, having at least one second gear housing, and having a bracket holder unit provided for connecting the two gear housings. It is provided that in the assembled state the bracket holder unit is situated at least in an area of contact of the gear housings in an opening of at least one of the gear housings.

Abstract: A hydraulic block includes pedal travel simulator for a hydraulic power-assisted vehicle braking system includes a piston that is displaceable in a cylinder, a piston spring that acts on the piston against the displacement, and a stroke limiter limiting the displacement. A characteristic curve of such a pedal travel simulator is set.

Abstract: A method for safeguarding a movement of a motor vehicle on an inclined ramp. Downhill from the motor vehicle, one or multiple collision object(s) is/are moved into a travel path specified by the ramp, so that in the event of a downhill movement of the motor vehicle on the travel path, a collision of the one or multiple collision object(s) with the motor vehicle reduces a speed of the motor vehicle while it is still on the ramp. Also described are a corresponding device, a parking facility, and a computer program.

Abstract: A knife block for storing knives includes a body portion defining at least one slot having a closed end and an open end. A recess is defined in the body portion. The recess defines a ledge that is angled downwardly when the knife block is in the upright condition. The convex ledge engages concave surfaces on a bolster of knife to direct the knife against the closed end of slot when the knife is mounted in the slot. A wall extends from the closed end of slots. The wall defines a surface against which the handles of knives are supported when the knives are mounted in slots.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining a driving behavior of a driver of a vehicle includes: acquiring a three-dimensional signal of an acceleration sensor, the three-dimensional signal including a respective acceleration value in each of independent spatial directions; calculating a characteristic variable of the three-dimensional signal; and outputting the driving behavior based on the characteristic variable, via an output device, the characteristic variable being a measure of an aggressiveness of a driving behavior, and the characteristic variable including a fractal dimension of an embedding of the three-dimensional signal and/or a Kolmogorov entropy of the three-dimensional signal.

Abstract: A method includes determining a first trajectory of the motor vehicle during a driver-controlled movement of the motor vehicle; determining a second trajectory on the basis of the first trajectory; and storing the second trajectory for the subsequent driver-independent guidance of the motor vehicle on the second trajectory. In this case, the second trajectory includes an optimization of the first trajectory.

Abstract: A pressure medium unit, in particular for setting and/or regulating a brake pressure in a vehicle brake system having electronic slip regulation, and to a cap-shaped filter element. Pressure medium units are equipped with a housing block having a duct formed therein that conducts pressure medium, a control element that controls a cross-section of the duct, and a filter element assigned to the control element and fixed in the interior of the duct. According to the present system, the filter element is formed in the shape of a cap, and has on its outer circumference a radially protruding fixing segment having an elastically deformable cross-section. A fixing segment realized in this manner compensates differences in expansion between the components caused by changes in temperature, prevents play at the filter element, and provides a particularly good filter effect.

Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid drive system for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electrical drive, which is supplied by an electrical energy store, the required powers of the internal combustion engine and/or of the electrical drive being set in accordance with a specified load distribution, including: regulating the load distribution between the electrical drive and the internal combustion engine based on a current setpoint state of charge of the electrical energy store; and determining the current setpoint state of charge from a specified linear setpoint state of charge curve between a current position of the motor vehicle and a destination.

Abstract: A method for actuating a pump having a reciprocating piston or a diaphragm for pressure generation in a hydraulic system, the reciprocating piston or the diaphragm being moved by way of an actuator which is driven by a magnetic field of a magnet coil, and a system pressure in the hydraulic system being determined.

Abstract: A pendulum-based laser leveling device comprises a micro controller unit connected to a shock sensor for sensing a shock experienced by the laser leveling device. The micro controller unit is configured to send out a warning message when the magnitude of the shock sensed by the shock sensor exceeds a shock threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant detection system for a transportation vehicle includes an infrared camera mounted in the vehicle for sensing persons therein. The infrared camera provides a camera signal to an electronic controller. The electronic controller is configured to process the camera signal to determine a number of persons disposed in the transportation vehicle, compare the number of persons to a number stored in memory and provide a number signal to a display for displaying the number of available seats in the transportation vehicle. The infrared camera can be a passive infrared camera that senses thermal images.

Abstract: A micromechanical device and a corresponding manufacturing method. The micromechanical device includes: a spring element which is moveably coupleable or is moveably coupled to a frame unit at at least one connecting point of the spring element, the spring element including at least one web, which extends outward from the at least one connecting point; and the at least one web being structured in such a way that it includes at least one first section as well as at least one widening section for reducing a non-linearity of the spring element, which is widened compared to the first section.

Abstract: A fluid metering valve includes a valve needle that is actuatable by an electromagnetic actuator that includes an armature guided on and along a longitudinal axis of the valve needle with a movement limited by a stop surface on the valve needle. A projection of an edge of the stop surface extends into a projection plane, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and at which the armature and stop surface are in contact temporarily during operation, through an opening of a conduit of the armature, dividing the opening into an inner surface on one side of the projection and an outer surface on the other side of the projection. A fluid exchange between inside and outside of an area between the stop surface and armature is via a path through the inner surface, conduit, and outer surface when the armature is in contact with the stop surface at the projection plane.

Abstract: A micromechanical spring for a sensor element, including at least two spring sections formed along a sensing axis, the at least two spring sections each having a defined length, and the at least two spring sections having different defined widths.