Abstract: Cooler unit, semiconductor device and method for manufacturing a cooler unit. The cooler unit for liquid cooling of a power module comprises at least one insert that includes an upper part and a lower part and that is configured to be coupled to the power module with the upper part. The cooler unit further comprises a housing that limits a flow channel for a coolant and that comprises at least one recess which penetrates a wall of the housing up to the flow channel and which is configured in coordination with the at least one insert geometrically, wherein the at least one insert comprises copper and is arranged inside the recess and laser welded to the housing such that during operation the coolant flows through the flow channel and around the lower part of the at least one insert.

Abstract: A power module (1) comprising at least one substrate (2), at least one switching device (3) located on the substrate (2), at least one power path (6) for supplying power to the at least one switching device (3) and at least one auxiliary path (7, 10) for controlling and/or monitoring the switching device (3), wherein the at least one auxiliary path (7, 10) comprises at least one connection portion (9, 12, 17, 18, 19) that comprises two or more connectors (8, 11, 20) electrically connected in parallel. wherein the power module (1) comprises several switching devices (3) having corresponding auxiliary paths (7, 10), wherein at least one of the corresponding auxiliary paths (7, 10) comprises a connection portion (9, 12, 17, 18, 19) with parallel connectors (8, 11.

Abstract: Internal combustion engine for gaseous fuels having a combustion chamber (2) in which gaseous fuel is burned. The gaseous fuel is kept at an operating pressure in a gas tank (7) and fed to the combustion chamber (2) via a supply line (6). The combustion chamber (2) is connected to a fresh air line (10) through which ambient air is fed to the combustion chamber (2). The exhaust gas from the combustion chamber (2) is fed to an exhaust gas catalytic converter (14) via an exhaust pipe (13). A pressure relief line (16, 16?) with a switchable release valve (17, 17) branches off from the supply line (6), via which gaseous fuel can be discharged from the supply line (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a stretching device for monoaxial stretching of a film web in the transport direction thereof, the stretching device comprising: a first roll (holding roll), via which the film web can be guided and which rotates at a first circumferential speed; a second roll (stretching roll), which is arranged downstream of the first roll and via which the film web can be guided and which rotates at a second circumferential speed; wherein the second circumferential speed is greater than the first circumferential speed; wherein at least one clamping roll is provided, by means of which the film web can be pressed against one of the rolls.

Abstract: A gas metering valve. The gas metering valve includes a housing, in which a gas chamber is formed, which can be filled with gaseous fuel via an inlet opening and from which gaseous fuel can be discharged in a metered manner via an outlet opening. A valve element is longitudinally moveably arranged in the gas chamber, and has a valve seal surface which cooperates with a valve seat for opening and closing the outlet opening. A magnet armature is connected to the valve element. A bellows is connected in a gas-tight manner to the valve element at one end and to the housing at the other end. The gas-tight connection with the housing is formed along a sealing line. The diameter of the sealing line is greater than the diameter of the valve seat.

Abstract: A method for the coupled production of polyurethanes. Polyurethane can be produced with a reduced CO2 footprint via an energetic combination of the polyurethane synthesis with preceding process steps.

Abstract: A semiconductor power module comprises a metal substrate structure with a metal top layer, a metal bottom layer, and a dielectric layer in between. A housing with a top wall and side walls is coupled to the metal substrate structure. With respect to a stacking direction, there is a predetermined distance between a lower surface of the top wall and an upper surface of the metal top layer adjacent to the side walls. At least one terminal is arranged inside the housing, and is coupled to the lower surface of the top wall and to the upper surface of the metal top layer. With respect to the stacking direction, a length of the terminal is configured in coordination with the distance, such that due to the terminal, the metal substrate structure is bent in a predetermined manner and comprises a convex shape in interaction with the housing and the terminal.

Abstract: A method for producing a partition for the interior of a commercial or transport vehicle for separating a passenger compartment from a cargo compartment. The partition is designed as a multilayer composite component made of a renewable raw material, in particular a wood-based material, which is produced by a forming process in a forming die.

Abstract: A gas metering valve for an internal combustion engine. The gas metering valve includes a housing in which a gas chamber is formed, which includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A movable valve element is situated in the gas chamber, which is movable by an electrical actuator against the force of a return spring and which cooperates with a valve seat for opening and closing the inlet opening. A blocking valve is situated between the valve element and the outlet opening, which opens in the flow direction to the outlet opening and blocks in the opposite flow direction.

Abstract: A power module comprising at least one module component is provided. The power module has a side surface. The side surface of the power module comprises positioning structures. At least one of the positioning structures has a geometrical form configured for receiving an alignment tool and further configured for vertically moving the power module when sliding the alignment tool along a lateral direction. Moreover, an alignment tool and a method using the alignment tool for positioning and aligning the power module are provided.

Abstract: A effective lower flow direction comprises power module and a housing that is arranged on an upper surface of the power module defining an upper flow section for liquid cooling of the power module in between. The upper flow section comprises an inlet, an outlet and a given upper flow path in between defining an effective upper flow direction. Further, a cooling unit is arranged on the lower surface of the power module defining a lower flow section for liquid cooling of the power module in between. The lower flow section comprises an inlet, an outlet and a given lower flow path in between defining an effective lower flow direction, such that during operation a coolant flows through the upper and the lower flow section providing a double-sided liquid cooling of the power module. The effective upper flow direction is different from the effective lower flow direction.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a power semiconductor module includes a main substrate, semiconductor chips mounted on the main substrate, and an auxiliary substrate also mounted on the main substrate. The power semiconductor module is capable of handling a current of 10 A or more. The auxiliary substrate is a printed circuit board having at least one carrier layer that is based on an organic material. The auxiliary substrate provides a common contact platform for at least some of the first semiconductor chips. The auxiliary substrate is attached to the main substrate by a joining layer located at a bottom side of the at least one auxiliary substrate facing the main substrate. The joining layer is a continuous organic adhesive layer of an adhesive foil or a double-faced adhesive tape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of creating a map of a navigation region of a vehicle, the method comprising: traveling along a path, predefined by a track guidance marking present in the navigation region, with the vehicle; determining distances of the vehicle from objects possibly present in an environment of the path; and creating the map based on the track guidance marking and on the distances. The invention further relates to a method of determining a pose of a vehicle in a navigation region, the method comprising: determining a position of the vehicle relative to a track guidance marking present in the navigation region; determining distances of the vehicle from objects possibly present in an environment of the vehicle; and determining the pose based on the position, on the distances, and on a map. The invention further relates to a corresponding mapping apparatus and to a corresponding localization apparatus.

Abstract: A gas metering valve for an internal combustion engine. The gas metering valve includes a housing in which a gas chamber is formed, which includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A movable valve element is situated in the gas chamber, which is movable by an electrical actuator against the force of a return spring and which cooperates with a valve seat for opening and closing the inlet opening. A blocking valve is situated between the valve element and the outlet opening, which opens in the flow direction to the outlet opening and blocks in the opposite flow direction.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a housing accommodating a power circuit with at least one power semiconductor chip, the housing providing at least two power terminals; a printed circuit board mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the power circuit for distributing auxiliary signals; and at least one auxiliary terminal mounted to the printed circuit board with a press-fit connection provided by a body of the auxiliary terminal.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes an insulating substrate with a top metallization layer; a semiconductor chip bonded to the top metallization layer; and a terminal welded with a foot to the top metallization layer and electrically interconnected to the semiconductor chip. At least one of the top metallization layer and a bottom metallization layer of the substrate provided opposite to the top metallization layer comprises a plurality of dimples, which are distributed in a connection region below and/or around the welded foot.

Abstract: A method for generating a new hybrid map by at least one of extending and modifying a first hybrid map with a second hybrid map, the hybrid map being used for the navigation of a vehicle (10) in a navigation area and including a plurality of information categories, one information category comprising a trajectory of the vehicle (10) to be driven, which trajectory is predefined by a trail (12), and one information category comprising a surrounding contour (24) of the trail (12), wherein a transfer decision is made for each of the information categories as to whether information from the first hybrid map, the second hybrid map, or both the first hybrid map and the second hybrid map is transferred to the new hybrid map.

Abstract: An apparatus and to a method for producing a three-dimensional object built up from at least one material layer by selective solidification of at least one powder raw material applied successively in raw material tracks to a build platform via an application unit of the apparatus. In this case, the apparatus for solidifying the raw material via energy input from a beam has an irradiation unit forming a build group together with the application unit, wherein the irradiation unit having a contiguous group of irradiation elements is rotatably mounted on the application unit.

Abstract: A housing of a power module includes: an encasing for encasing semiconductor elements inside the housing; a power terminal area on the encasing, on which a power terminal plate is provided; an auxiliary terminal area on the encasing at a lower level than the power terminal area; and an interconnecting member with a power terminal connector part and an auxiliary terminal connector part interconnected by a spring part, the spring part is aligned besides the power terminal plate; the interconnecting member is inserted with the power terminal connector part through an opening in the encasing below the power terminal plate, such that the spring part engages the power terminal area besides the power terminal plate and runs to the auxiliary terminal area and the auxiliary terminal connector part is disposed on the auxiliary terminal area.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle, in particular an automated guided vehicle, comprises a control device and a sensor for detecting a continuous lane marking. The control device is adapted to control the vehicle along the lane marking in dependence on the detected lane marking, wherein the sensor is adapted to detect a code marking arranged adjacent to the lane marking and to determine a distance between the detected code marking and the lane marking, and wherein the control device is further adapted to control the vehicle in dependence on the determined distance.