Abstract: The invention describes a radar system (12) for a vehicle (10), a vehicle and a method for operating a radar system (12). The radar system (12) comprises at least one transmitting antenna arrangement that has at least one transmitting antenna element (Tx) for transmitting radar signals, at least one receiving antenna arrangement that has at least one receiving antenna element (Rx) for receiving radar echo signals, and at least one control and detection device (36) for actuating at least the transmitting antenna elements (Tx) and for detecting radar echo signals received by the at least one receiving antenna element (Rx), wherein the radar system (12) has at least one adjustment means (38) having at least one control scheme (44, 46) for adjusting at least one main beam axis of the at least one transmitting antenna arrangement.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with an electromotive drive for an actuation lever chain and in particular locking lever chain. An emergency energy store for providing electrical power to the drive in the event of emergency activation and in particular emergency unlocking is also provided. In accordance with the invention, the drive, for emergency actuation and in particular emergency unlocking, acts on the actuation lever chain or locking lever chain against the force of a restoring spring.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one elevation variable of an object target of an object which is detected by a radar system of a vehicle, with respect to an elevation reference plane, is disclosed. The method includes emitting radar signals, receiving echo signals, determining a traveling velocity of the radar system, determining a radial velocity of an object target relative to the radar system, determining a direction variable which characterizes the direction of the object target relative to a first reference area, determining a second direction variable which characterizes the direction of the object target relative to a second reference area, and determining at least one elevation variable of the object target by means of at least one of the direction variables. Radar signals are emitted using at least one antenna of the radar system and echo signals are received using at least two antennas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assigning information channels of at least two sensors to a detection device on the part of at least one control device of the detection device. Each sensor is mounted in defined mounting positions relative to one another. The detection device. The detection device is provided for monitoring at least one monitoring area in connection with at least one vehicle. The method includes emitting at least one scanning signal into at least one monitoring area, receiving at least one echo signal of at least one scanning signal reflected on at least one object target of at least one object, determining at least one direction variable using at least one echo signal, assigning at least one information channel of at least one of the mounting positions of the sensors, in addition to further steps.

Abstract: A method for controlling an opening device and to an opening device for a motor vehicle door element, having a control unit, an electric drive, and an actuating element, wherein the actuating element can be actuated by means of the drive, and the door element can be opened by means of the actuating element. The opening device can be controlled on the basis of a position, in particular the inclination of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A door drive for a motor vehicle door or motor vehicle flap, which is provided with an electromotive drive, a transmission downstream of the drive, and a force-transmission element. The force-transmission element is operatively connected to a leaf of the motor vehicle door or motor vehicle flap. An output element of the transmission and the force-transmission element are coupled by a toothing with compensation for play. According to the invention, the output element and/or the force-transmission element are not only designed to be moveable for play compensation, but can also be permanently fixed after the compensation for play.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one object information item of at least one target object (18) which is sensed with a radar system (12) of a vehicle (10), a radar system (12) and a driver assistance system (12) are described. Transmission signals (32a, 32b, 32c) are transmitted into a monitoring range (14) of the radar system (12) with three transmitters (Tx1, Tx2, Tx3). Echoes, which are reflected at the at least one target object (18), of the transmission signals (32a, 32b, 32c) are received as received signals (34a, 34b, 32c) with at least two receivers (RxA, RxB, RxC, RxD). The received signals (34a, 34b, 34c) are subjected to at least one multi-dimensional discrete Fourier transformation. At least one target signal is determined from the result of the Fourier transformation. An object information item is determined from the target signal.

Abstract: A door presenting device for a motor vehicle door element having an electric drive unit and an actuating means, wherein the actuating means can be adjusted by means of the drive unit and a gear mechanism arranged between the actuating means and the drive unit, with the result that a movement of the door element can be enabled, and further having a locking means. The door element can be maintained in position by means of the locking means and the locking means can be electrically actuated, namely indirectly, preferably manually, actuated.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein a rotary movement of the rotary latch can be locked by means of the pawl, an electric drive device with which the pawl can be transferred from a locking position into a release position for the locking mechanism, and an opening device, wherein a vehicle part interacting with the motor vehicle lock can be moved by means of the opening device from a closed position into an open position, and wherein a safety means is provided, wherein the safety means makes it possible to hold the vehicle part in the event of a power failure.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock, such as a motor vehicle bonnet lock includes a locking mechanism which substantially consists of a rotary latch and a pawl. The locking mechanism interacts with a striker element on a bonnet. The lock further has an unlocking/opening mechanism for the bonnet, which mechanism is equipped with a release element provided in the interior of a motor vehicle body. The release element is operated twice to open the bonnet. The locking mechanism is transferred to a pre-latched position after the release element has been operated at least once, with the striker element still being trapped. The bonnet is opened from the pre-latched position by lifting the pawl off the rotary latch with the aid of a power mechanism, said lifting being activated separately.

Abstract: An actuating drive for motor vehicle applications, in particular for a motor vehicle lock comprising an actuating drive, for realizing different functional positions, includes an electromagnetic rotary actuator with a rotor and a stator, in particular a coil carrier, a drive lever, wherein the drive lever can be moved to different functional positions by the rotary actuator, and means for latching the drive lever in the functional position, wherein the drive lever interacts with a switching lever in such a way that, after a functional position of the drive lever is reached, a moment which stabilizes the functional position can be introduced into the drive lever by the switching lever.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one object information item of at least one target object (18) which is sensed with a radar system (12), in particular of a vehicle (10), a radar system (12) and a driver assistance system (20) are described. In the method, transmission signals (32a, 32b) are transmitted into a monitoring range (14) of the radar system (12) with at least one transmitter (26a, 26b). Echoes, which are reflected at the at least one target object (18), of the transmission signals (32a, 32b) are received as received signals (34a, 34b) with at least one receiver (30), and if necessary are converted into a form which can be used by an electronic control and/or evaluation device (28). The received signals (34a, 34b) are subjected to at least one multi-dimensional discrete Fourier transformation. At least one target signal is determined from the result of the at least one Fourier transformation. At least one object information item is determined from the at least one target signal.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock which is equipped with a body-side motor vehicle door lock and a bonnet-side or door-side locking bolt bracket, or vice-versa. Furthermore, at least one opening/retracting drive for a locking mechanism and a handle for manual emergency opening of the locking mechanism are provided in the motor vehicle door lock. According to the invention a locking element, the position of which is checked with the aid of at least one sensor, is associated with the handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining at least one piece of object information about at least one object sensed by means of a radar system and to a radar system. According to the method, transmission signals in the form of chirps are transmitted by at least three transmitters in each case in chirp sequences in a monitoring region of the radar system. Echoes of the transmission signals reflected at the at least one object are received as reception signals by means of at least one receiver and, if necessary, are brought into a form that can be used by an electronic control and/or evaluation device. The reception signals are subjected to at least one two-dimensional discrete Fourier transformation. At least one target signal (ZS1_a, ZS2_a, ZS3_a, ZS4_a, ZS1_b, ZS2_b, ZS3_b, ZS4_b) is determined from the outcome of the at least one two-dimensional discrete Fourier transformation.

Abstract: A door drive for a motor vehicle door or motor vehicle flap, which is provided with an electromotive drive, a transmission downstream of the drive, and a force-transmission element. The force-transmission element is operatively connected to a leaf of the motor vehicle door or motor vehicle flap. An output element of the transmission and the force-transmission element are coupled by a toothing with compensation for play. According to the invention, the output element and/or the force-transmission element are not only designed to be moveable for play compensation, but can also be permanently fixed after the compensation for play.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock, particularly a motor vehicle bonnet lock, includes a ratchet mechanism which substantially consists of a rotary latch and a pawl. The ratchet mechanism interacts with a lock retainer pin on a vehicle bonnet. A retention element is additionally provided which holds the pawl in a retention position, raised from the rotary latch, during unlocking of the bonnet. The lock retainer pin continues to engage in the rotary latch when in said retention position. During a first opening process which proceeds from the retention position, the lock retainer pin transfers the retention element into a release position that releases the pawl. During a subsequent bonnet closing process, the pawl can thus engage in the rotary latch, which can be pivoted without exertion of force by the lock retainer pin at least into the hold position.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle bonnet lock. Same is designed with a locking mechanism substantially formed by a rotatory latch and a pawl for cooperating with a locking bolt. In addition, a catch hook is provided for independent and additional securing of a locking bolt. The locking mechanism is provided with a locking mechanism drive and the catch hook is provided with a catch hook drive. According to the invention, the locking mechanism drive and the catch hook drive are optionally actuated by motor vehicle signals.

Abstract: A method for actuating a motor vehicle lock and a locking device for a motor vehicle includes an actuating lever, a lock and a Bowden cable arranged between the actuating lever and the lock, the lock can be actuated by means of the actuating lever and with the aid of the Bowden cable, and a functional unit arranged on the Bowden cable and comprising an electric drive.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with an electromotive drive for an actuation lever chain and in particular locking lever chain. An emergency energy store for providing electrical power to the drive in the event of emergency activation and in particular emergency unlocking is also provided. In accordance with the invention, the drive, for emergency actuation and in particular emergency unlocking, acts on the actuation lever chain or locking lever chain against the force of a restoring spring.

Abstract: A lock for a motor vehicle, in particular a bonnet lock, having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, a locking pin and an ejector interacting with the locking pin, wherein the locking pin can be brought into a lifting-off position by means of the ejector, and with at least one electrically actuable means for moving the lock holder from the lifting-off position into a locking position, wherein a drive lever can be brought into engagement with the ejector, and wherein the drive lever interacts with a pull-closed lever, wherein the drive lever is connectable to the rotary latch by means of the pull-closed lever only after a securing position is reached.