Abstract: The description relates to a joining head for fastening a fastening element by a die to the surface of a component with a gripper that can be linearly displaced in a first displacement direction RG and a magazine that can be linearly displaced in a second displacement direction RM. The magazine contains a plurality of fastening elements, with the first displacement direction RG running transversely to the second displacement direction RM.

Abstract: An apparatus for three-dimensional measurement of an object includes a trigger configured to obtain image information from a measurement camera and to trigger, in dependence on image content of the image information, a measurement output or an evaluation of the image information by an evaluator for determining measurement results. Further, a respective method and a respective computer program are described.

Abstract: A trained deep learning network is for determining a cardiac phase in magnet resonance imaging. In an embodiment, the trained deep learning network includes an input layer; an output layer; and a number of hidden layers between input layer and output layer, the layers processing input data entered into the input layer. In an embodiment, the deep learning network is designed and trained to output a probability or some other label of a certain cardiac phase at a certain time from entered input data. A method for determining a cardiac phase in magnet resonance imaging; a related device; a training method for the deep learning network; a control device and a related magnetic resonance imaging system are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical device for connection to a high-voltage system has a tank filled with insulating fluid. The tank has at least one side wall forming a planar wall portion and a radially outwardly curved bulging/convex portion, which increases the interior volume of the tank. An active part with a core and at least one winding is arranged in the tank. A winding barrier system encloses one or more windings. The convex bulging portion has a shape that complements a portion of the winding barrier system and lies opposite it at a distance, such that the electrical device has increased dielectric strength. An additional barrier is disposed between the winding barrier system and the convex bulging portion which has a round portion, bent radially outwards and facing the convex bulging portion, and two planar flat portions, which at an axial crease respectively extend out of the round portion towards a free end.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control valve for a hydraulic camshaft phaser. The control valve includes a screw body having a cavity, a plurality of connections opening into the cavity, and a sleeve-shaped hydraulic guide element firmly inserted radially inside the cavity. At least part of the hydraulic guide element consists of plastic. The hydraulic guide element includes a plurality of pressure medium channels which open into its radial interior, each of which is connected to at least one of the connections. A control piston is displaceably accommodated in the hydraulic guide element, and, depending on the position of the control piston, connects the connections to each other. A sealing contour provided on a radial outer side of the hydraulic guide element contacts the screw body, sealing the pressure medium channels with respect to each other and/or with respect to axial ends of the hydraulic guide element.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control valve for a hydraulic camshaft phaser. The control valve includes a screw body having a cavity, a plurality of connections opening into the cavity, and a sleeve-shaped hydraulic guide element firmly inserted radially inside the cavity. At least part of the hydraulic guide element consists of plastic. The hydraulic guide element includes a plurality of pressure medium channels which open into its radial interior, each of which is connected to at least one of the connections. A control piston is displaceably accommodated in the hydraulic guide element, and, depending on the position of the control piston, connects the connections to each other. A sealing contour provided on a radial outer side of the hydraulic guide element contacts the screw body, sealing the pressure medium channels with respect to each other and/or with respect to axial ends of the hydraulic guide element.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically connecting at least four electrical conductors includes a connecting element and at least four shielding pipes, which are each provided for receiving at least one conductor. In order to enable a simple and economical connection, the connecting element forms pipe connection pieces and each connection piece is integrally joined or materially bonded to a respective shielding pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camshaft adjustment device for changing an angular position of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The device comprising an actuator, the actuator having a housing flange, fastening means to lock the housing flange to a housing. A latching section is formed on the housing, and a locking section, which comes to bear axially on the latching section, is formed on the housing flange. The fastening means comprises at least two fastening clips for connecting the housing to the housing flange in a frictional and interlocking manner. Each fastening clip has a first leg with a first latching contour and a second leg with a second latching contour. The first latching contour bears against a latching groove in the latching section, and the second latching contour bears against a latching groove in the locking section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compensating coupling comprising a coupling element arranged between a first machine element and a second machine element as a torque-transmitting component. The coupling element has an annular body and on each of the end faces of which a coupling section for torque-transmitting interaction with one of the machine parts is formed, wherein each coupling section has two coupling surfaces parallel to each other. All coupling surfaces of both coupling sections are parallel to each other, and at least one of the coupling sections is designed as a pair of lugs.

Abstract: An electromagnetic control device (2), having a housing (6), which has a plastic overmolding (7) and a unit for fastening to a component (5) that holds the electromagnetic control device (fastening unit (9)). A connection is provided between the electromagnetic control device and the holding component. This is achieved in that the fastening unit (9) has at least one locking clip (10) and one housing-side locking-clip holder (11), and the locking clip (10) has two legs (12), a connection section (13), and a locking section (14) on at least one leg (12). The locking section (14) is designed to interact with a locking contour (21) of the component (5) that holds the electromagnetic control device (2).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electric motor, in particular an actuating motor for an electric camshaft adjuster. The electric motor includes a cup-shaped housing, a stator module which closes the housing and to which electric contact elements are secured, and a driven shaft. The driven shaft protrudes out of the housing, is guided in the housing and the stator module by means of rolling bearings, and is connected to a drive element. The electric motor together with the housing part defines a ventilated area of the internal combustion engine, and the rolling bearing facing the drive element has a cover/sealing disc at least facing the drive element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a camshaft adjustment device for changing an angular position of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The device comprising an actuator, the actuator having a housing flange, fastening means to lock the housing flange to a housing. A latching section is formed on the housing, and a locking section, which comes to bear axially on the latching section, is formed on the housing flange. The fastening means comprises at least two fastening clips for connecting the housing to the housing flange in a frictional and interlocking manner. Each fastening clip has a first leg with a first latching contour and a second leg with a second latching contour. The first latching contour bears against a latching groove in the latching section, and the second latching contour bears against a latching groove in the locking section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compensating coupling comprising a coupling element arranged between a first machine element and a second machine element as a torque-transmitting component. The coupling element has an annular body and on each of the end faces of which a coupling section for torque-transmitting interaction with one of the machine parts is formed, wherein each coupling section has two coupling surfaces parallel to each other. All coupling surfaces of both coupling sections are parallel to each other, and at least one of the coupling sections is designed as a pair of lugs.

Abstract: A central valve for a camshaft adjuster, and to an internal combustion engine, which includes a camshaft, a camshaft-adjusting device, and a central valve. The central valve includes a shaped part as a valve housing (3), including a control piston (4) guided coaxially within the valve housing (3) in such a way that the control piston can move axially and including a stop, which limits the mobility of the control piston in an axial direction (piston stop). The piston stop is a piston stop washer (5), wherein the piston stop washer and the valve housing (3) are joined.

Abstract: A control valve (1) for a camshaft adjustment device, and to an internal combustion engine having a camshaft adjustment device and a control valve (1) is provided. The control valve (1) includes a valve housing (3) and a pressure medium guiding insert (23) arranged coaxially in a recess of the valve housing (3). A discharge passage (27, 28) of the pressure medium guiding insert (23) transitions into a discharge duct (22) running in the axial direction, wherein the discharge connection T can be connected to the control connections A, B and wherein the discharge connection T is arranged in a region between the second end (8), which is opposite the first end (6), and the control connections A, B.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically connecting at least four electrical conductors includes a connecting element and at least four shielding pipes, which are each provided for receiving at least one conductor. In order to enable a simple and economical connection, the connecting element forms pipe connection pieces and each connection piece is integrally joined or materially bonded to a respective shielding pipe.

Abstract: A electromagnetic actuating device for a valve, having an armature arranged in a hollow cylindrical armature chamber axially displaceable between two axial stops, wherein the armature chamber is delimited by a magnet yoke. An electrical coil extends coaxially around the armature, and the magnet yoke is at least partially arranged in a housing. The armature has a cylindrical geometry with a base remote from the housing and with a hollow cylindrical end section situated axially opposite. The base is remote from the housing and connected to an actuating plunger. A guide sleeve is mounted axially onto the hollow cylindrical end section of the armature, and on that end of the guide sleeve which is remote from the actuating plunger, there is arranged or formed an adhesion prevention device which prevents or at least greatly impedes axial adhesion of the armature to the magnet yoke.

Abstract: An electromagnetic control device (2), having a housing (6), which has a plastic overmolding (7) and a unit for fastening to a component (5) that holds the electromagnetic control device (fastening unit (9)). A connection is provided between the electromagnetic control device and the holding component. This is achieved in that the fastening unit (9) has at least one locking clip (10) and one housing-side locking-clip holder (11), and the locking clip (10) has two legs (12), a connection section (13), and a locking section (14) on at least one leg (12). The locking section (14) is designed to interact with a locking contour (21) of the component (5) that holds the electromagnetic control device (2).

Abstract: A control valve (1) for a camshaft adjustment device, and to an internal combustion engine having a camshaft adjustment device and a control valve (1) is provided. The control valve (1) includes a valve housing (3) and a pressure medium guiding insert (23) arranged coaxially in a recess of the valve housing (3). A discharge passage (27, 28) of the pressure medium guiding insert (23) transitions into a discharge duct (22) running in the axial direction, wherein the discharge connection T can be connected to the control connection A, B and wherein the discharge connection T is arranged in a region between the second end (8), which is opposite the first end (6), and the control connections A, B.

Abstract: A connection element for electrically conductive connections of at least four electric conductors. The connection element has a metallic electrode which has a cavity for merging the conductors and an opening into the cavity for each conductor. At least the outer surface of the electrode is surrounded with a paper insulation.