Abstract: A torsional moment acting on a component in a drive train of an aircraft may be determined using at least one sensor, where the determined torsional moment is used for adjusting at least one adjustable damping element located in or on the component and/or for regulating a torsional stiffness in the torque-conducting component. As a result, the torsional load in the component may be reduced.

Abstract: An arrangement forming a lubricant circuit includes at least one lubricant line, at least one line branching that branches the lubricant line into a first branch and a second branch. The arrangement further includes at least one lubricant reservoir integrated into the first branch, and at least one line junction where the first branch and the second branch merge. The first branch is lockable and releasable.

Abstract: A method is proposed for the production of a deformation body (100) for measuring a force and/or a torque for a roll stabilization system of a vehicle. In one example, the method comprises a step of preparing a support material, a step of producing a central element (104) that can be connected to the support material and can be deformed by the force, and a step of connecting the support material to the central element (104) in order to produce the deformation body (100).

Abstract: A method for monitoring a condition of a sliding bearing operated with lubricating oil for a rotating component includes calculating, by a control unit as an output variable of a sliding bearing model, a calculated value of a minimum gap thickness of the sliding bearing. The calculated value is calculated by orbit analysis from at least one physical sliding bearing model to which at least a rotational speed of the rotating component, a bearing load, and a temperature of the sliding bearing are supplied as input variables. The method further includes measuring, with at least one sensor, a minimum gap thickness to provide a measured value of the minimum gap thickness, and comparing the measured value of the minimum gap thickness with the calculated value of the minimum gap thickness for the purpose of adjustment.

Abstract: An operating device may have a moving operating element, a housing a magnetorheological elastomer, and a coil. An end of the operating element may be supported in the housing. The magnetorheological elastomer may result in a first operating characteristic for operating the operating element in a resting state and a second operating characteristic for the operation in an activated state. The coil may generate a magnetic field that transfers the magnetorheological elastomer between the resting state and the activated state.

Abstract: A control element comprises a magnetorheological elastomer or a magnetorheological fluid and at least one drive assembly for generating a variable magnetic field. A variable feel for the user can be generated by means of the drive assembly.

Abstract: A control element comprises an electro-rheological material and at least one driver assembly for generating a variable magnetic field. A variable feel that can be registered by a user can be generated by means of the driver assembly.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a condition of a sliding bearing operated with lubricating oil for a rotating component includes calculating, by a control unit as an output variable of a sliding bearing model, a calculated value of a minimum gap thickness of the sliding bearing. The calculated value is calculated by orbit analysis from at least one physical sliding bearing model to which at least a rotational speed of the rotating component, a bearing load, and a temperature of the sliding bearing are supplied as input variables. The method further includes measuring, with at least one sensor, a minimum gap thickness to provide a measured value of the minimum gap thickness, and comparing the measured value of the minimum gap thickness with the calculated value of the minimum gap thickness for the purpose of adjustment.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided including at least one sound transducer and at least one component. The component is configured to be moved relative to the sound transducer. A gap is provided between the component and the sound transducer, and the gap is filled or is configured to be filled with a liquid.

Abstract: A system for measuring a filling level in a container for liquids that can be installed in a vehicle, which comprises a sound conductor, a vibration sensor for measuring a natural frequency of the sound conductor, a sound transmitter, in particular an ultrasound transmitter, for subjecting the sound conductor to sound, a sound receiver for receiving sound from the sound conductor, and an evaluation unit, which has a data connection to the sound transmitter and the sound receiver, wherein the evaluation unit is configured to determine a distance between the sound transmitter and a boundary surface of the liquid, and to evaluate the distance with regard to a filling level of the container, and to evaluate the natural frequency of the sound conductor with regard to a density of the liquid.

Abstract: An arrangement forming a lubricant circuit includes at least one lubricant line, at least one line branching that branches the lubricant line into a first branch and a second branch. The arrangement further includes at least one lubricant reservoir integrated into the first branch, and at least one line junction where the first branch and the second branch merge. The first branch is lockable and releasable.

Abstract: A torsional moment acting on a component in a drive train of an aircraft may be determined using at least one sensor, where the determined torsional moment is used for adjusting at least one adjustable damping element located in or on the component and/or for regulating a torsional stiffness in the torque-conducting component. As a result, the torsional load in the component may be reduced.

Abstract: In a planetary gear arrangement with a planetary gear which includes a rotating part and a non-rotating part, and with a sensor module for sensing properties of the planetary gear, the sensor module includes a sensor as well as a first sending/receiving unit and a second sending/receiving unit, wherein the sensor and the first sending/receiving unit are coupled and arranged at the rotating part, and wherein the second sending/receiving unit is arranged at the non-rotating part, wherein the first sending/receiving unit and the second sending/receiving unit are configured for being inductively coupled, wherein the first sending/receiving unit includes an energy storage, wherein the energy storage is configured for being charged during each turn of the rotating part for powering the sensor via the first sending/receiving unit in order to perform measurements.

Abstract: A system for measuring a filling level in a container for liquids that can be installed in a vehicle, which comprises a sound conductor, a vibration sensor for measuring a natural frequency of the sound conductor, a sound transmitter, in particular an ultrasound transmitter, for subjecting the sound conductor to sound, a sound receiver for receiving sound from the sound conductor, and an evaluation unit, which has a data connection to the sound transmitter and the sound receiver, wherein the evaluation unit is configured to determine a distance between the sound transmitter and a boundary surface of the liquid, and to evaluate the distance with regard to a filling level of the container, and to evaluate the natural frequency of the sound conductor with regard to a density of the liquid.

Abstract: In a planetary gear arrangement with a planetary gear which includes a rotating part and a non-rotating part, and with a sensor module for sensing properties of the planetary gear, the sensor module includes a sensor as well as a first sending/receiving unit and a second sending/receiving unit, wherein the sensor and the first sending/receiving unit are coupled and arranged at the rotating part, and wherein the second sending/receiving unit is arranged at the non-rotating part, wherein the first sending/receiving unit and the second sending/receiving unit are configured for being inductively coupled, wherein the first sending/receiving unit includes an energy storage, wherein the energy storage is configured for being charged during each turn of the rotating part for powering the sensor via the first sending/receiving unit in order to perform measurements.

Abstract: A method for measuring a lubricating gap between lubricated contact elements includes providing a lubricating gap between the lubricated contact elements, coupling a diagnostic signal into each of the lubricated contact elements, decoupling at least one reflection signal from the lubricated contact elements, and evaluating the diagnostic signal and the reflection signal by an evaluator. The method further includes determining the lubrication state from the evaluated signals.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a shaft, a case, and a capacitor having a first electrode and a second electrode. A gap is formed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The shaft extends through an opening in the case. The capacitor is arranged such that lubricant leaking out of the case through the opening at least partially enters the gap.

Abstract: An arrangement with a first electrode (101), a second electrode (103), at least one measuring device (107) and at least one voltage source (109). The voltage source (109) is designed to apply a first electric voltage to the first electrode (101) and the measuring device (107) is designed to measure a second electric voltage at the second electrode (103). At least part of the first electrode (101) and at least part of the second electrode (103) are immersed in a flowing liquid.

Abstract: An arrangement with a first electrode (101), a second electrode (103), at least one measuring device (107) and at least one voltage source (109). The voltage source (109) is designed to apply a first electric voltage to the first electrode (101) and the measuring device (107) is designed to measure a second electric voltage at the second electrode (103). At least part of the first electrode (101) and at least part of the second electrode (103) are immersed in a flowing liquid.

Abstract: A transmission having a first component (101) mounted so as to rotate, a rotationally fixed second component (105) and a third component (107). The first component has a radially extending face and the third component (107) is fixed in the second component (105). The third component (107) is braced against the face and the third component (107) electrically connects the face and the second component (105) to one another.