Abstract: A component is disclosed having a network communication device that controls transmission of data in a data network between the component and another component, without a repeat transmission of time-critical data of the plurality of data packets being possible in a transmission cycle. The network communication device is configured to (i) tolerate a possible packet error in a data packet received in a preceding transmission cycle, (ii) signal to the other component in a following transmission cycle a presence or absence of a packet error, (iii) determine whether the other component has signaled a presence of a packet error in a data packet sent by the component in the preceding transmission cycle, and (iv) depending on whether the other component signaled the presence of a packet error, adjust a number of redundancy data items in a data packet to be sent in the following transmission cycle.

Abstract: A generator has a voltage regulator that includes a first control unit for lowering an output voltage of the generator when a first maximum value is exceeded and a second control unit for lowering the output voltage either when a first maximum value is exceeded or when a second maximum value that is different from the first maximum value is exceeded.

Abstract: A heating block half-shell and a heating block for a continuous flow heater, each half-shell including a (partial) wall for a heating channel that includes at least one straight section. In the at least one straight section, at least two guide elements are situated in succession on the wall in the axial direction, each being configured for supporting a heating coil in the heating channel in the radial direction. A continuous flow heater that includes a heating block of this type is also described.

Abstract: A hydraulic unit, in particular for a controllable-slip vehicle brake system, includes a housing block, a pump, a first fluid duct, and a second fluid duct. The housing block defines a pump receptacle that receives the pump, which has a suction side and a pressure side. The first duct crosses the pump receptacle in a region of the pressure side of the pump. The second duct leads into the pump receptacle in the region of the pressure side. The first and second ducts are sealed off from each over via a separation point. The hydraulic unit is configured to enable contact with a damping device configured to damp pulsations and reduce operating noise of the hydraulic unit without negatively impacting functional properties of the hydraulic unit, in particular on pressure build-up dynamics of the vehicle brake system, or without jeopardizing a compact construction of the hydraulic unit.

Abstract: An inflator including in combination, an inflator body having at one end an input for receiving the neck of a gas cartridge, a manifold assembly intended to be fluidly connected to an inflatable, a combination automatic and manual actuator assembly including a spring-loaded actuator including a pierce pin for fracturing a frangible seal of the gas cartridge, a bobbin with a dissolvable pill that retains the spring-loaded actuator in a cocked position by an annular ring seat that engages the bobbin and a hood connected onto the end of the inflator body, the hood including an inwardly-extending tab that engages the actuator to securely retain the hood onto the end of the inflator body by means of the inwardly-extending tab being grasped by the forked end of the actuator.

Abstract: A method in a training phase includes acquiring a first image of an environment of a means of locomotion from a first position, using an optical sensor; acquiring a second image of the environment of the means of locomotion from a second position, differing from the first position, using the optical sensor; ascertaining features that represent the first image and ascertaining features that represent the second image using an algorithm for feature extraction; selecting those features of the first and the second image which do not meet a predefined rating criterion; and ascertaining significant similarities between the selected features of the first and the second image and storing references that represent the significant similarities. A method is performed in an execution phase that makes use of the stored features of the training phase.

Abstract: A hydraulic block is described for a braking system of a vehicle including at least one check valve, which is situated in a check valve receiving bore extending partially through the hydraulic block, including a valve seat and a valve body, the check valve receiving bore being formed as a stepped recess into the hydraulic block including a first subarea having at least one minimum diameter and an inner second subarea having at most one maximum diameter smaller than the minimum diameter; the valve seat is inserted onto and/or into the check valve receiving bore in a direct contact with at least one inner wall of the check valve receiving bore; and the valve body being inserted cageless and adjustable within the first subarea of the check valve receiving bore. A braking system for a vehicle and a manufacturing method for a hydraulic block for a braking system of a vehicle including at least one check valve are also described.

Abstract: A fastening unit for a radio and/or a sensor module includes at least one of a radio and a sensor module that is configured to connect with an external application unit. The fastening unit is detachably connectable to the at least one of the radio and sensor module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing packaging (18) from paper material (5), in particular paper, cardboard or paperboard, said method comprising the following steps: forming packaging (18) from a blank (19) made of paper material (5), which paper material overlaps at at least one joining site (21); positioning the at least one joining site (21) between a sonotrode (2) and an anvil (3); applying the joining site (21) with a joining force in a joining force direction (6); and making the sonotrode (2) ultrasonically vibrate in order to ultrasonically weld the paper material (5) at the joining site (21), which method is characterised in that the paper material (5) is moistened, preferably on the inner sides of the joining sites (21), before forming the packaging (18) and/or while forming the packaging (18) and/or after forming the packaging (18) and/or during the ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: A main device for use in a computer network, wherein the computer network has a topology and comprises a plurality of interconnected devices, wherein each of the plurality of interconnected devices comprises device information and at least one network port, wherein the devices are interconnected with the computer network by network links, each network link connecting two respective network ports, wherein the main device is interconnected with at least one of devices by a connection, and configured to obtain network information, wherein the network information comprised the topology of the computer network and the device information of the plurality of interconnected devices in the network, retrieve a stored network model, wherein the network model comprises a defined topology of the computer network and defined device information, and compare the network information with the network model to provide the differences between the network information and the network model as distinction data.

Abstract: A system for regulating pressure in a diesel exhaust fluid delivery system. The system includes a first dosing valve, a pump, a hydraulic line, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to determine a dosing demand, determine a time delay between the first dosing valve opening and the pump activating, and determine a first threshold time and a second threshold time based on the time delay. The electronic processor is also configured to activate a timer. When the timer reaches the first threshold time, the electronic processor is configured to freeze the dosing demand and activate the pump based on the dosing demand. When the timer reaches the second threshold time, the electronic processor is configured to open the first dosing valve and release the freeze on the dosing demand.

Abstract: The stereoscopic recording and evaluation of a monitoring area frequently requires high computer powers. A control device (2) for a camera apparatus (3) for the stereoscopic recording of a monitoring area is proposed. In this case, recorded monitoring images (10, 11) have their resolution reduced in particular areas by a processing module and are converted into reduced images (16, 17). The reduced images have a high-resolution section (20) and a low-resolution section (19), wherein the high-resolution section (20) is a respective section showing a distant area of the monitoring area (5), the distant area being an area of the monitoring area (5) that is further away from the camera apparatus (3) than a bounding object area (G). An evaluation module (15) is used to stereoscopically evaluate the monitoring area (5) based on the first reduced image (16) and the second reduced image (17).

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic assembly includes providing a printed circuit board with a first face, a second face facing away from the first face, and a first component arranged on the first face. The method further includes arranging the circuit board such that the second face lies on a reference surface, and applying a sealing material which is substantially not flowable prior to being cured onto the first face. The sealing material surrounds a sub-region of the first face of the circuit board. The method further includes arranging a second component at least partly on the reference surface such that the second component is pressed into the sealing material, electrically connecting the second component to the circuit board via an electric connection line, and applying a covering material onto the circuit board first face sub-region surrounded by the sealing material and onto the first component.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular an electric hand tool, includes an identification module and a housing. The identification module includes a transponder having at least one data store configured to store identification information and a radio module configured to transmit the identification data. The identification module is integrated into the housing.

Abstract: A waveguide system for a transition between a waveguide structure having an exterior stripline element and a waveguide structure having a stripline element which is completely shielded. To that end, the present invention provides a transition which is able to be realized particularly easily and efficiently with the aid of a multilayer printed circuit board architecture.

Abstract: A housing component includes a line segment of a hydraulic line. The line segment has at least one channel that opens into a widening. The widening extends to outside of the housing component. A spatially limited sealing surface enclosing the channel is provided in the widening. A seal comprising an adhesive is joined to the sealing surface at least adhesively. A method for manufacturing such a housing component includes layered manufacture of the sealing surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing material creep processes of a windshield washer device. The method comprises the providing (201) of a windshield washer device for a vehicle. The windshield washer device comprises a wiper blade (2) having an elongated top part (10) and an elongated bottom part (12), which are designed to be at least partially bendable. Furthermore, there is a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the top part and the bottom part, wherein the connecting elements are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade. The connecting elements (18) are designed to enable a movement of the top part (10) and the bottom part (12) relative to each other, having a movement component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade.

Abstract: A linear-displacement sensor includes a base element arranged with a sensor coil and an excitation coil in such a manner that an AC voltage is induced in the sensor coil upon application of an AC voltage to the excitation coil. An at least partly electrically conductive sliding element is configured to be shifted relative to the base element in a direction along the measurement path. The sliding element has a variable geometry along the measurement path to inductively couple partial turns of the sensor coil with the excitation coil. A correction coil is arranged above a geometry of the sliding element so that an inductive coupling of the correction coil and hence an amplitude of an AC voltage induced in the correction coil is dependent on a lateral offset of the sliding element in relation to the base element.

Abstract: A system for adapting a driving behavior of an autonomous driving system of a vehicle. The system includes a sensor, a braking system, an acceleration control system, a steering system, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive data from the sensor, send the data to a server, and send, to the server, a request for a value associated with an action the vehicle is performing and a location of the vehicle. The electronic processor is also configured to receive the value from the server and adapt the driving behavior of the autonomous driving system of the vehicle based on the value by controlling at least one selected from a group comprising the braking system, the acceleration control system, and the steering system.