Abstract: In a method for recharging an electrical energy storage device of a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, first and second electric machines, and a drive shaft, the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine are directly mechanically coupled, the second electric machine and the drive shaft are directly mechanically coupled, and the internal combustion engine and the drive shaft are variably mechanically coupled by a gear device. A drive unit for a hybrid vehicle includes an electrical energy storage device, an internal combustion engine, first and second electric machines, and a drive shaft, wherein the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine are directly mechanically coupled, the second electric machine and the drive shaft are directly mechanically coupled, and the internal combustion engine and the drive shaft are variably mechanically coupled by a gear device. A hybrid vehicle can includes the drive unit.

Abstract: In a method for controlling a drive system (3, 203) of a hybrid vehicle (1, 201), a performance-oriented mode or a consumption-oriented mode can be selected for the drive system, whereby, when the consumption-oriented mode is selected, in the case of a first condition, the method involves: controlling the drive system in a parallel boost hybrid mode of operation in which the internal combustion engine (5, 205) and additionally the first electric machine and/or the second electric machine delivers a drive torque until a criterion is met that depends on the duration of the operation and/or on the energy conversion in the parallel boost hybrid mode of operation, and if the criterion is met, changing over to a serial hybrid mode of operation in which the drive torque is delivered by means of the second electric machine (11, 211), and the internal combustion engine (5, 205) powers the first electric machine (9, 209) in order to generate electrical energy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a drive device (3, 203) of a hybrid vehicle (1, 201), wherein a performance-oriented mode or a consumption-oriented mode can be selected for the drive apparatus, wherein the method for a selected consumption-oriented mode in the case of a first condition comprises: controlling the drive device in a parallel boost hybrid operation in which the internal combustion engine (5, 205) and additionally the first electric engine and/or the second electric engine brings about a drive torque until a criterion is fulfilled, depending on the time duration of the operation and/or the energy conversion in the parallel boost hybrid operation, and in the event the criterion is fulfilled, switching to a serial hybrid operation in which the drive torque is brought about by means of the second electric engine (11, 211) and the internal combustion engine (5, 205) drives the first electric engine (9, 209) for generating electrical energy.

Abstract: In a method for recharging an electrical energy storage device of a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, first and second electric machines, and a drive shaft, the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine are directly mechanically coupled, the second electric machine and the drive shaft are directly mechanically coupled, and the internal combustion engine and the drive shaft are variably mechanically coupled by a gear device. A drive unit for a hybrid vehicle includes an electrical energy storage device, an internal combustion engine, first and second electric machines, and a drive shaft, wherein the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine are directly mechanically coupled, the second electric machine and the drive shaft are directly mechanically coupled, and the internal combustion engine and the drive shaft are variably mechanically coupled by a gear device. A hybrid vehicle can includes the drive unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controller (11), a cabin pressure control system (10) and a method for controlling pressure in a cabin (30), especially an aircraft cabin. In accordance with the invention the controller (11) comprises a channel (15, 16) and a pressure differential safety function (22). The channel (15; 16) calculates a first output signal (40) for actuating an overflow valve (17) in a closed loop control based on the pressure differential between the cabin (30) and the atmosphere and additional critical parameters. The safety function (22) calculates a second output signal (41) based only on the pressure differential. The two output signals (40, 41) are compared, and the second output signal (41) is selected, if said first output signal (40) is found inaccurate. The safety function (22) assures operation of the outflow valve (17) even it the channel (15; 16) is out of function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controller (11), a cabin pressure control system (10) and a method for controlling pressure in a cabin (30), especially an aircraft cabin. In accordance with the invention the controller (11) comprises a channel (15, 16) and a pressure differential safety function (22). The channel (15, 16) calculates a first output signal (40) for actuating an overflow valve (17) in a closed loop control based on the pressure differential between the cabin (30) and the atmosphere and additional critical parameters The safety function (22) calculates a second output signal (41) based only on the pressure differential. The two output signals (40, 41) are compared, and the second output signal (41) is selected, if said first output signal (40) is found inaccurate, The safety function (22) assures operation of the outflow valve (17) even it the channel (15, 16) is out of function.

Abstract: A delayed safety device in which a meltable conductor engages two contacts. The meltable conductor is shielded by a non-conductive sleeve which serves also as touch protection. The meltable conductor is of a base metal having a coating of synthetic plastic which decomposes when heated and emits hydrochloric acid. The acid reacts with the conductor and reduces its cross-section. The coating protects the conductor against corrosion, and provides the conductor with switching-off characteristics present when the conductor is made of a noble metal.