Abstract: A method is provided for actuating an electric motor of a pump device of a steering device, having a step of reading the current rotational angle of the electric motor of the pump device and a correction value which represents a relationship between an output pressure of the pump device and/or the rotational speed of the electric motor of the pump device on the basis of the rotational angle of the electric motor, and a step of outputting an actuation signal to the electric motor using the correction value.

Abstract: A pump device for a steering device of a vehicle includes a pump for pumping a working medium to a first outlet connection or alternatively to a second outlet connection, an electric motor for driving the pump, and a housing, through which the first outlet connection and the second outlet connection are guided. The housing is arranged about the pump and the electric motor.

Abstract: A valve device for a steering device of a vehicle includes a pump device with a pump for pumping a working medium to a first discharge connection or a second discharge connection of the pump device and a motor for driving the pump. The valve device further has a valve and/or a storage container, wherein the valve and/or the storage container are switched between the first discharge connection of the pump device and the second discharge connection of the pump device.

Abstract: A steering assistance device for a vehicle includes an input shaft for introducing a torque from a steering column of the vehicle into the steering assistance device; a torque sensor, wherein the torque sensor is configured to detect the torque introduced via the input shaft and to provide a sensor signal which represents the detected torque; an output shaft for conducting the torque out of the steering assistance device; a gear unit, wherein the gear unit is configured to mechanically transmit the torque from the input shaft to the output shaft, wherein the gear unit is arranged within a steering housing; and a drive unit, wherein the drive unit is configured to charge the gear unit with a hydraulic working medium in a manner dependent on the sensor signal. The drive unit and the torque sensor are arranged so as to be in mechanical contact with the steering housing.

Abstract: A power supply unit for a utility vehicle, including: an electrical energy store; a generator; an interface to at least one electrical load of the utility vehicle; a power line unit to connect the energy store and the generator to the interface, wherein the power line unit includes a switch for electrically isolating the generator from the interface; and a sensor unit to detect a fault in the electrical energy store and/or in at least one line of the power line unit and/or in the generator and to respond to the detected fault by actuating the switch to isolate the generator from the interface, in particular wherein the electrical energy store remains electrically connected to the interface. Also described are a related method, controller, utility vehicle and computer readable medium.

Abstract: A device for a traction kite for generating electricity by means of wind force, wherein exact horizontal positioning of a traction kite or of a group of interconnected traction kites or rotating flyer wheels is made possible in that obliquely braced additional traction ropes 4 at the edges of this traction kite group permit a fixed position of the traction kite, similar to when bracing domestic tents.

Abstract: A power supply unit for a utility vehicle, including: an electrical energy store; a generator; an interface to at least one electrical load of the utility vehicle; a power line unit to connect the energy store and the generator to the interface, wherein the power line unit includes a switch for electrically isolating the generator from the interface; and a sensor unit to detect a fault in the electrical energy store and/or in at least one line of the power line unit and/or in the generator and to respond to the detected fault by actuating the switch to isolate the generator from the interface, in particular wherein the electrical energy store remains electrically connected to the interface. Also described are a related method, controller, utility vehicle and computer readable medium.

Abstract: A hydraulic connecting part for connecting to a hydraulic counterpart to form a hydraulic flow path between the hydraulic connecting part and the counterpart, including: a hydraulic connecting duct having a connection opening which faces the counterpart during the connection; a closure for the connection opening to keep a hydraulic liquid in the hydraulic connecting duct at a minimum pressure; and a fastening arrangement to fasten the connecting part to the counterpart.

Abstract: A valve sealing device for a tilting-armature valve, including: a sealing body having a first surface configured to close in a fluid-tight fashion a valve seat and/or an opening in a valve; and a retaining body which is arranged on a surface of the sealing body which is opposite the first surface, and is configured to secure the valve sealing device in and/or on a cutout in a valve, in particular in a cutout in a tilting armature of a tilting-armature valve, in particular in which the sealing body and/or the retaining body is essentially cylindrical in shape. A related method to make the valve sealing device and a tilting-armature valve that includes the valve sealing device are also described.

Abstract: A device for maintaining a hydraulic pressure, which can be set by a pressure generator, including: an inlet for coupling to the pressure generator; an outlet for providing the hydraulic pressure; at least a first check valve, which is configured to open a flow path from the inlet to the outlet when a first opening pressure is exceeded and to prevent flow in the opposite direction; and a switching apparatus between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the switching apparatus is configured to hold the hydraulic pressure at the outlet if a pressure produced by the pressure generator is greater than a switching pressure, and to reduce the hydraulic pressure at the outlet if a pressure produced by the pressure generator is less than the switching pressure, wherein the switching pressure is less than the first opening pressure. Also described are a hydraulic system, a power-steering system, vehicle, and method.

Abstract: A lining wear adjustment device for a disc brake with a brake application device having a brake actuating lever, which can preferably be inserted into an adjustment spindle of the disc brake, includes an adjusting shaft with an external bearing, a rotary drive element and a clutch device for switchable coupling of the rotary drive element to the adjusting shaft. The clutch device is an electrically controllable solenoid clutch with at least one electromagnetic coil.

Abstract: A valve sealing device for a tilting-armature valve, including: a sealing body having a first surface configured to close in a fluid-tight fashion a valve seat and/or an opening in a valve; and a retaining body which is arranged on a surface of the sealing body which is opposite the first surface, and is configured to secure the valve sealing device in and/or on a cutout in a valve, in particular in a cutout in a tilting armature of a tilting-armature valve, in particular in which the sealing body and/or the retaining body is essentially cylindrical in shape. A related method to make the valve sealing device and a tilting-armature valve that includes the valve sealing device are also described.

Abstract: A device for a traction kite for generating electricity by means of wind force, wherein exact horizontal positioning of a traction kite or of a group of interconnected traction kites or rotating flyer wheels is made possible in that obliquely braced additional traction ropes 4 at the edges of this traction kite group permit a fixed position of the traction kite, similar to when bracing domestic tents.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electric pad wear compensator device of a disc brake arrangement, in particular for a motor vehicle, and a corresponding disk brake arrangement is provided. The disk brake arrangement includes control device that controls air clearance between a brake pad and a brake disk, a brake application device with a brake applicator lever coupled to the electric pad wear compensator device, and a readjustment spindle which receives at least a portion of the electric pad wear compensator device. The method for controlling the electric pad wear compensator device includes sensing the air clearance of the disc brake, comparing the detected air clearance with a preset value, and controlling the electric pad wear compensator device to adjust the air clearance to the preset value by energizing a solenoid of a coupling device of the electric pad wear compensator device during brake applicator lever movement.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for activating at least one driver's cab actuator element and/or at least one seat actuator element and/or at least one steering column actuator element of a commercial vehicle.

Abstract: A self-energizing disc brake includes a brake-internal hydraulic arrangement with a supply circuit and an expansion vessel; a brake application device with a brake application cylinder for applying a brake pad toward a brake disc; a force transmission unit supporting the brake pad at a wedge angle on the brake application device; a tangential-force absorbing cylinder for switching over the wedge angle; an electric-motor actuator acting on the brake application device via the hydraulic arrangement; a distributor cylinder arranged in series between the electric-motor actuator and the brake application device for pressure boosting; and a control unit. A parking brake device has an adjustable screw spindle for adjusting the brake pad, which spindle is coupleable to the electric-motor actuator for driving. The tangential-force absorbing cylinder is connectable hydraulically to the supply circuit and the expansion vessel.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electric pad wear compensator device of a disc brake arrangement, in particular for a motor vehicle, and a corresponding disk brake arrangement is provided. The disk brake arrangement includes control device that controls air clearance between a brake pad and a brake disk, a brake application device with a brake applicator lever coupled to the electric pad wear compensator device, and a readjustment spindle which receives at least a portion of the electric pad wear compensator device. The method for controlling the electric pad wear compensator device includes sensing the air clearance of the disc brake, comparing the detected air clearance with a preset value, and controlling the electric pad wear compensator device to adjust the air clearance to the preset value by energizing a solenoid of a coupling device of the electric pad wear compensator device during brake applicator lever movement.

Abstract: A self-energizing disc brake includes a brake-internal hydraulic arrangement with a supply circuit and an expansion vessel; a brake application device having a cylinder for applying a brake pad toward a brake disc; a force transmission unit supporting the brake pad at a wedge angle on the brake application device; a tangential-force absorbing cylinder for switching over the wedge angle, which is operatively connected to the force transmission unit; an electric-motor actuator for acting on the brake application device via the hydraulic arrangement; and a control unit. The force transmission unit has a deflection lever and a shoulder element attached thereto. Rolling surfaces thereof are in contact with respective corresponding rolling surfaces of a brake application element of the cylinder and a brake pad support device. The deflection lever has a pressure section with a rolling surface in operative connection with the tangential-force absorbing cylinder.

Abstract: A self-energizing disc brake includes a brake-internal hydraulic arrangement with a supply circuit and an expansion vessel, a brake application device with a brake application cylinder for applying a brake pad in the direction of a brake disc, a force transmission unit which supports the brake pad at a wedge angle on the brake application device, a tangential-force absorbing cylinder for switching over the wedge angle and being operatively connected to the force transmission unit; an electric-motor actuator which acts on the brake application device via the hydraulic arrangement, a distributor cylinder arranged in series between the electric-motor actuator and the brake application device for pressure boosting, and a control unit for controlling switchover of the wedge angle between the tangential-force absorbing cylinder and the electric-motor actuator. An adjusting device adjusts brake pad wear, and has a movable screw spindle, which is operatively connected to the brake application device.

Abstract: A lining wear adjustment device for a disc brake with a brake application device having a brake actuating lever, which can preferably be inserted into an adjustment spindle of the disc brake, includes an adjusting shaft with an external bearing, a rotary drive element and a clutch device for switchable coupling of the rotary drive element to the adjusting shaft. The clutch device is an electrically controllable solenoid clutch with at least one electromagnetic coil.