Abstract: A current regulator for an inductive load especially for a coil of an electromagnetic solenoid valve. The current flow through the coil is regulated and compared by means of an operational amplifying nominal current value. The inductive load comparator is initially controlled by a first conductive diode. A second diode having a higher voltage rating than that of the first diode is rendered conductive whenever the nominal current value in an inductive coil decreases rapidly. The current regulator ensures that the magnetic energy in the inductive load remains unchanged when the nominal current value remains constant or changes in small amounts. When a rapid decrease of the coil current occurs, the second diode is rendered conductive.

Abstract: A valve including a housing in which is disposed a relay piston. The relay piston has an upper control surface adjacent a control chamber leading to a control connection. The underside of the relay piston is in communication with a reaction chamber leading to a working pressure connection. An outlet valve seat is formed on the lower extremity of the relay piston. A multistage hollow graduated piston disposed within a graduated bore formed in the housing. The graduated piston has a tapered edge extending downwardly to form an inlet valve seat. A hollow valve element is cooperatively associated with the inlet and outlet valve seats to form inlet and outlet valves. The underside of the graduated piston is located in a reaction chamber which is connected to a second control pressure connection.

Abstract: An anti-lock brake system for vehicles with an electronic system which regulates the braking pressure of a monitored wheel as a function of the wheel speed, so that locking is prevented. The system is designed so that each wheel has its own speed sensor, and both wheels of one axle are pressurized with pressure medium by means of a joint control valve controlled by the electronic system. This arrangement corresponds to that of a select-low regulation. To shorten the extended braking distance on roads with different traction on each side, which occurs with a select-low regulation, the control system is designed so that when a retard signal (-b) occurs, the electronic system does not switch as usual to "remove pressure", but, at least until the occurrence of a slip signal (.lambda.), the control valve is switched to the "maintain pressure" position.

Abstract: The invention consists of a toothed wheel which in conjunction with a fixed sensor measures the revolutions or the angular velocity of a rotating component. The toothed wheel is constructed as a coil spring mounted on a circular ring-shaped mounting device and moved around a pivot with the rotation motion to be measured. The coil spring consists of an infinite helix the windings of which are of ferromagnetic material. Since the coil spring is moved past the fixed sensor, the change of the magnetic field in the coil of the sensor causes the generation of an alternating voltage the frequency of which is substantially proportional to the angular velocity of the toothed wheel.

Abstract: An automatic activation apparatus for a differential pawl which is independent of intervention by an operator of a vehicle, the invention controls the energy supply to the actuator by means of a control logic with two signal inputs. The control logic is fed a wheel slip signal directly at one signal input, and via a break-delay timing element at its other signal input. The control logic is thereby designed so that, by the excitation of both signal inputs, it switches into a standby position and then into its active position only upon the excitation of its signal input connected with the timing element.

Abstract: A solenoid-controlled valve arrangement is provided which includes a relay valve having in its control line a series arrangement of a shut-off valve and a shifting valve. Each of the shut-off valve and the shifting valve is solenoid-controlled.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a control input device particularly suited to a number of applications on a motor vehicle. The device can be activated by the foot of an operator to transmit an electrical output signal which is a function of load or displacement. Such control input device includes a leaf spring mounted such that it can be bent in response to an application of a foot force. Attached to the leaf spring is a sensor which measures the bowing of the leaf spring and transmits a corresponding electrical output signal.

Abstract: The invention provides an open breather chamber in front of the breather chamber proper with the cross-sectional and length ratios lying within certain configurations so that solids, fluid and steam particles will enter the breather chamber and not cause problems within a chamber containing working components.

Abstract: Apparatus for continuously controlling an electrically-actuated solenoid valve which regulates the fluid pressure conveyed to a brake cylinder. The solenoid valve is designed for intermittent operation. A pressure transducer senses and generates an actual value signal, which is proportional to the pressure to be regulated. A set value generator produces a select set value signal. A comparator device generates a pulse-type control signal having a variable width repetition rate within a certain pressure range for the solenoid valve in accordance with the difference between the actual value signal and the set value signal.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a brake cylinder which is formed by a cylindrical housing and a cylinder base. The cylindrical housing and cylinder base are joined together by a bayonet connection and form a pressure chamber. The bayonet connection is designed pressure-tight, and it is located on the pressurized-side of a circular sealing element which seals off the cylinder base from the cylinder housing. The bayonet connection is thereby protected from the entry of detrimental environmental influences, especially dirt and moisture, and it can still be easily disassembled at all times.

Abstract: A warning device for a pneumatic vehicle tire. The device includes a measurement unit which is mounted at the rim or at the wheel and which is connected with the inner space of the tire. A contact element penetrates the rim and points towards the inner surface of the tire which is opposite to the running surface, and which can be activated towards the inside of the wheel by allowing the inner surface to run against the rim surface. By activating the contact element, a nearly pressureless condition of the tire will be recorded.

Abstract: A stop apparatus for a plate valve of a fluid compressor is provided. The stop apparatus is equipped with a wear-resistant insert so that the wear on some compressor components can be reduced.

Abstract: An electrically-controlled motor vehicle brake system, which responds to fluid pressure supplied from a common source. The system includes an electronic control system to process information and issue brake commands. A brake cylinder, to apply and release brake pressure on each respective wheel brake, receives pressure from at least one solenoid valve, connected to receive pressure from the source. The pressure is communicated to the brake cylinder of each respective wheel brake upon receipt of a control signal from the control system. A brake power selector includes both a pedal-operated brake valve, connected on an input side to receive pressure from the source, and connected on an output side to a ventilation portion of the solenoid valve for modulating the brake pressure, and an electrical frequency selector is connected to provide an input signal to the electronic control system upon actuation by an operator of such vehicle during a brake application.

Abstract: The arrangement comprises, a circuit arrangement for measuring the inductance of an inductive displacement or position sensor having a magnetic coil and a magnetic circuit including a movable iron core; a constant controlled current source connected to the magnetic coil; a switch for cutting off the constant controlled current fed to the magnetic coil; a cut-off voltage induced into the coil; and an electronic circuit for measuring the decay time of the current flowing through the coil after the switch is opened. The material for the magnetic circuit and the coil for the inductive displacement sensor is selected such that the temperature coefficients of the coil and the magnetic circuit compensate each other.

Abstract: A check valve assembly in which a valve spring is positioned with respect to the valve body in a manner such that the deformation line of such valve spring is one of offset and inclined in relation to the longitudinal axis of the valve body so that one side of such valve body is pressed against a guide provided for such valve body while the inlet valve is in an open position. The valve body of the check valve is prestressed against a valve seat by the valve spring.

Abstract: An electrically-controlled fluid pressure responsive brake system, in which a solenoid valve is installed between a manual brake valve and a parking brake. The parking brake is equipped with a spring actuator. The solenoid valve can be positioned by an electronic system into an open position only when an ignition switch has been turned on and the brake system has been successfully tested by the electronic system. The test can be initiated by pressing the brake pedal all the way to the floor. The solenoid valve allows the release of the parking brake only if the brake system is intact.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having an anti-locking brake system and a drive traction regulation system. The vehicle has one drive axle and a non-driven front or rear axle and is equipped with a preferably four-channel ABS/ASR electronic system. The invention provides between the brake cylinders of the drive axle and the front or rear axle a double check valve on each side. Both double check valves are activated together by one brake line. This arrangement prevents the non-driven wheels of the front or rear axle from being braked undesirably when the drive traction regulation system of the driven wheels is in operation.

Abstract: An automatic activation apparatus for a differential pawl which is independent of intervention by an operator of a vehicle, the invention controls the energy supply to the actuator by means of a control logic with two signal inputs. The control logic is fed a wheel slip signal directly at one signal input, and via a break-delay timing element at its other signal input. The control logic is thereby designed so that, by the excitation of both signal inputs, it switches into a standby position and then into its active position only upon the excitation of its signal input connected with the timing element.

Abstract: A bidirectional flow communication passageway is provided by the present invention in a multiple-circuit fluid pressure responsive system on a motor vehicle to allow a gradual reduction of pressure in a parking brake circuit which is a part of such system. The passageway is restricted to limit such bidirectional flow to a predetermined level. The pressure reduction permitted is sufficient to activate a parking brake valve in such parking brake circuit when a defect occurs in an operating service brake circuit which is also a part of such system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure regulating valve which substantially avoids shutoff noises. The pressure regulating valve is designed such that the opening process of the shutoff valve proceeds in two steps. The two-step switching process is made possible by the provision of a seal ring which slides on an activating piston which activates the shutoff valve. This seal ring acts upon a housing mounted detent and an activating piston mounted additional detent, thus creating an automatically acting additional surface area for the activating piston. This design also makes it possible to increase the safety function of the pressure regulating valve, by increasing the pressure medium activated surface area of the valve body for the shutoff valve without incurring higher work forces at the activating piston.