Abstract: An individual accumulator for a high-pressure component of a high-pressure fuel guide of a common rail fuel injection system. The individual accumulator is equipped with a pressure sensor, and the common rail fuel injection system is equipped with a source of high pressure and a fuel injector, which has a fluid connection with this source of high pressure via the high-pressure fuel guide, for injecting the fuel into a working chamber of an internal combustion engine. The pressure sensor is designed as a strain sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for degassing a hydraulic vehicle brake system that has an external-force service brake system and a muscle-powered auxiliary brake system. For the degassing, brake pressure buildup valves are opened, preferably successively, so that brake fluid flows through the brake pressure buildup valves, disconnection valves and a master cylinder and reaches a brake fluid reservoir. The brake fluid positively displaces any brake fluid containing gas from the vehicle brake system into the brake fluid reservoir, where gas bubbles can escape from the brake fluid. Compressibility of the brake fluid from gas bubbles is avoided.

Abstract: A road vehicle hydraulic brake system, having a master brake cylinder for generating a master cylinder pressure based on the braking intent of a driver of the vehicle, having a hydraulic unit connected between the master brake cylinder and at least one wheel brake cylinder of at least one wheel, and a method of control thereof are described. The hydraulic unit, with which a brake pressure boost is achievable by generating in the at least one wheel brake cylinder a wheel cylinder pressure greater than the master cylinder pressure, has a system of actuatable valves and at least one hydraulic pump. A differential pressure valve between the master brake cylinder and the hydraulic unit opens or closes the hydraulic connection between the master brake cylinder and the hydraulic unit at a predetermined pressure difference between the master cylinder pressure and the wheel cylinder pressure, to increase the wheel cylinder pressure.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake system, in particular for a road vehicle, having a master brake cylinder for generating a master cylinder pressure as a function of the braking intent of a user, in particular a driver of the road vehicle, having a hydraulic unit connected between the master brake cylinder and at least one wheel brake cylinder of at least one wheel. The hydraulic unit has a system of actuatable valves and at least one hydraulic pump. A hydraulic boost of a brake pressure is achievable with the aid of the hydraulic unit, by generating a wheel cylinder pressure in the at least one wheel brake cylinder which is greater than the master cylinder pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for degassing a hydraulic vehicle brake system (10) that has an external-force service brake system and a muscle-powered auxiliary brake system. The invention proposes that for the degassing, brake pressure buildup valves (28) be opened, preferably successively, so that brake fluid flows through the brake pressure buildup valves (28), disconnection valves (52) and a master cylinder (50) and reaches a brake fluid reservoir (24). The brake fluid positively displaces any brake fluid containing gas from the vehicle brake system (10) into the brake fluid reservoir (24), where gas bubbles can escape from the brake fluid. Compressibility of the brake fluid from gas bubbles is avoided.

Abstract: A method and a system are provided for injecting fuel into the combustion spaces of an internal-combustion engine, in which case the injection system contains a number of fuel injectors each comprising an injection valve and a common feed and storage line supplying the individual fuel injectors with highly pressurized fuel. The beginning and the end of the injection of the fuel into the combustion chamber are controlled by opening and closing the injection valve. A defined lowering of the fuel pressure existing in the fuel injector takes place during the injection, so that the pressure which rises because of the ram pressure during the closing of the injection valve at the end of the injection in the fuel injector does not exceed a defined value, particularly preferably the system pressure of the fuel injection system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a system for injecting fuel into the combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine. The inventive injection system is characterized by a plurality of fuel injectors (5) that comprise one injection valve (9, 10) each and a common feed and storage line (1) that supplies the individual fuel injectors (5) with highly pressurized fuel. Start and end of the injection of the fuel into the combustion chamber is controlled by opening and closing the injection valve (9, 10). The invention is further characterized in that the fuel pressure in the fuel injector (5) is reduced by a defined value during injection so that the pressure rising in the fuel injector (5) at the end of injection due to the back pressure during closing of the injection valve (9, 10) does not exceed a predetermined value, especially preferably the system pressure of the fuel injection system.

Abstract: An epitaxial growth chamber with a quartz dome that can withstand low pressure forces and also allows laminar flow in atmospheric pressure processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel-injection system for an internal combustion engine. The fuel-injection system contains a number of fuel injectors which are supplied with fuel by a high-pressure pump via a common inlet pipe and high-pressure lines leading from said pump to the individual fuel injectors. High-pressure storage devices are provided in each of the high-pressure lines in each of the high-pressure lines, the fuel storage volumes of said high-pressure storage devices being between 80 and 300 times, preferably between 120 and 200 times the maximum injection quantity per injection action. The diameter D2 of the high-pressure lines leading from the common inlet pipe to the high-pressure storage devices is measured to minimize the difference in the quantities of fuel injected by the fuel injectors.

Abstract: A method and a device for check-testing a braking system in which, before travel commences, a self-test of the braking system is performed. During the course of the self-test, the valve arrangements allocated to the wheel brakes and the pressure supply providing the brake pressure are driven in a predefined manner. A plurality of test phases are provided, after whose respective conclusions, a pressure level to be expected should be reached. Otherwise a secondary braking operation is initiated at least for the subsequent operating cycle of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wall construction for a combustion chamber or thrust nozzle of a high power engine of a flying body includes an inner wall body that is subjected to the hot gases within the combustion chamber, and an outer jacket that surrounds the inner wall body and carries the mechanical loads. The inner wall body has a plurality of cooling channels through which a cooling medium may flow. The outer jacket is made of a long-fiber C/SiC composite material, while the inner wall member is made of a short fiber C/SiC composite material. The reduced thermal expansion coefficient of this ceramic composite material in comparison to metal alloys leads to a reduced straining and reduced deformation of the wall construction and therewith an increased operating life.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic brake system of a vehicle comprising one wheel brake valve preceding each wheel brake cylinder and one return feed pump connected parallel to each of the wheel brake valves and connected to the suction sides of the wheel brake cylinders. For anti-lock control, the return feed pump is put into operation, and by clocked triggering of a wheel brake valve of a vehicle wheel that is tending to lock, the brake fluid pressure in the wheel brake cylinder of this vehicle wheel is modulated. To realize a traction control device, the invention sets forth a switchover valve in a brake line from the master brake cylinder to the wheel brake cylinder of a driven vehicle wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle hydraulic brake system having a traction control unit and a dynamic driving control unit. To enable building up pressure quickly with a return feed pump, even when the master cylinder is not actuated, a precharge pump, which is mounted on the storage container of the master cylinder and can be made to communicate with the master cylinder through a valve that is mounted in the storage container following the master cylinder. When the master cylinder is not actuated, pressure can be built up in the master cylinder and thus in the vehicle brake system using the precharge pump.

Abstract: An external energy source of a hydraulic motor vehicle power brake system, which has first and second valves that can be electrically controlled to adjust wheel brake pressures for wheel brakes, must be protected from being overloaded. To avoid the necessity for a safety valve, which has been used up to this point for protecting the external energy source, it is proposed that the first valve be embodied as a seat valve having a valve seat connected to the external energy source by means of an inlet opening disposed upstream, having a valve closing body associated with the valve seat, and having a closing spring that presses the valve closing body against the valve seat, which spring is dimensioned as a safety valve spring in a fashion according to the invention. In a reasonably priced manner, the first valve is used as a safety valve that protects the external energy source and on the other hand, for braking procedures, is used as a valve for adjusting wheel brake pressures.

Abstract: A vehicle hydraulic brake system having brake pressure modulation valve assemblies, between a dual-circuit master cylinder and wheel brakes of vehicle wheels. The pump device is embodied as a low-pressure pump with the brake pressure modulation valve assemblies be assigned a first and second return pump and that in the automatic braking mode the first pressure chamber is made to communicate with a first return pump and the second pressure chamber is made to communicate with the second return pump, on the inlet side in both cases. The low-pressure pump, in the automatic braking mode, generates charge pressure for the return pumps that is substantially below a maximum brake pressure, and the return pumps generate the maximum projected brake pressure and serve, in the additionally possible anti-lock mode, to return pressure fluid from the wheel brakes to the master cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the production of a plate with depressions or apertures which is coated on at least one side. Plates of this kind are employed, for example, as passage-containing plates in hydraulic blocks for ABS/ASR/VDC systems, the depressions or apertures serving as passages or holes and the coating being a seal. In this invention the depressions or apertures are formed in an uncoated plate and then the plate is coated. As a result, the life of the machining tools is extended, the machining tolerances become smaller and the rate of machining can be increased.

Abstract: During ASR control of spinning drive wheels, the pressure level in the wheel brake with the highest pressure level is modulated by driving a switching valve USV which affects the pressure in all the wheel brakes of the brake circuit, whereas the pressure level in the other wheel brake or brakes is controlled by way of wheel-specific inlet and outlet valves. The intake control valve ASV is kept open through the entire ASR control period. As a result, the electrically actuated ASV can be replaced by a hydraulically actuated ASV.

Abstract: A carrier palette useful for receiving at least one of a plurality of disc-shaped substrates of optical storage media, wherein the carrier palette comprises one or a plurality of circular depression adapted to receive said substrates, and wherein the diameter of the depressions is greater than the diameter of the substrates to be received. The carrier palette can be used to produce optical storage media of improved climatic stability with minimal edge splintering.

Abstract: A device and a method for controlling an ABS antilock braking/ASR traction control system include a return pump, at least one aspirator valve (ASV), and at least one switch-over valve (USV). The return pump, the switch-over valve and/or the aspirator valve are triggered at least in dependence upon one signal which represents the actuation of the brake pedal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the production of a plate with depressions or apertures which is coated on at least one side. Plates of this kind are employed, for example, as passage-containing plates in hydraulic blocks for ABS/ASR/VDC systems, the depressions or apertures serving as passages or holes and the coating being a seal. In this invention the depressions or apertures are formed in an uncoated plate and then the plate is coated. As a result, the life of the machining tools is extended, the machining tolerances become smaller and the rate of machining can be increased.