Abstract: An undercarriage panelling element of a vehicle includes a first air guidance region, a second air guidance region that is attached to the first air guidance region rearwards in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and angled away from the first air guidance region, and a flow separation edge that is attached to the second air guidance region. The flow separation edge is disposed behind the second air guidance region in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and extends downwards away from the second air guidance region over its entire extension running in a vertical direction of the vehicle in parallel or obliquely to the vertical direction of the vehicle, A rear axle of the vehicle on which wheels are mounted is disposed behind the undercarriage panelling element in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for securing a unit in a housing, in particular for securing a fixed bearing of a pinion in a steering gear of a motor vehicle, comprises a securing element which is inserted into a bore in the housing. The securing element is provided with at least one latching lever, wherein the at least one latching lever latches into toothing gaps of a toothing geometry in the bore of the housing via a latching lug disposed at the free end of the latching lever, or wherein at least one latching lug is disposed in the bore, which latches into toothing gaps of a toothing geometry in the securing element.

Abstract: A cooling device (1) is provided for an electric machine arrangement (M) that has two electric machines (m1, m2). The cooling device (1) has cooling ducts that run helically around the electric machine arrangement (M). Two openings (7, 9) are arranged at one end (11) of the cooling device (1) and permit an entry and exit of a stream of cooling medium. As a result, the cooling device (1) is particular effective with respect to temperature distribution.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine and a second electrical drive apparatus with two electrical machines for driving wheels on a second axle. At least one electrical energy store can be discharged when the two electrical machines are operated as a motor and can be charged when the electrical machines are operated as a generator. The two electrical machines of the electrical drive apparatus are combined with a respectively associated gearbox in an electrical axle to drive the individually suspended wheels on the first axle via universally jointed shafts. Two electrical converters are associated respectively with the two electrical machines and are combined in one converter unit, such that a basic module has the mechanical link to a bodywork structure, the link to a cooling circuit and the electrical link to an electrical energy store.

Abstract: A device for securing a unit in a housing, in particular for securing a fixed bearing of a pinion in a steering gear of a motor vehicle, comprises a securing element which is inserted into a bore in the housing. The securing element is provided with at least one latching lever, wherein the at least one latching lever latches into toothing gaps of a toothing geometry in the bore of the housing via a latching lug disposed at the free end of the latching lever, or wherein at least one latching lug is disposed in the bore, which latches into toothing gaps of a toothing geometry in the securing element.

Abstract: A drive apparatus (1) for a motor vehicle has a hollow portal axle (2) that accommodates two electrical machines (4). Wheels (12) are mounted rotatably at opposite ends of the portal axle (2) and can be driven by the electrical machine (4) associated with the respective wheel. A step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is arranged between each electrical machine (4) and the respective wheel (12) and a separate connection from the respective wheel to the step-down gear mechanism, permits the wheel to be mounted in a non-rigid manner. The respective step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is connected to the respective wheel (12) by a cardan shaft (10).

Abstract: A method for operation of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving the wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine, a second drive apparatus having two electrical machines for driving the wheels on a second axle, and at least one electrical energy store that can be discharged when an electrical machine is being operated as a motor and can be charged when an electrical machine is being operated as a generator. The method includes operating at least one driver-operated control for causing at least one of the electrical machines to output additional electrical drive torque to the axle that is not driven by the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a thermoplastic molding composition which comprises at least one polybiphenyl ether sulfone polymer, to produce moldings for conveying gas.

Abstract: A drive apparatus (1) for a motor vehicle has a hollow portal axle (2) that accommodates two electrical machines (4). Wheels (12) are mounted rotatably at opposite ends of the portal axle (2) and can be driven by the electrical machine (4) associated with the respective wheel. A step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is arranged between each electrical machine (4) and the respective wheel (12) and a separate connection from the respective wheel to the step-down gear mechanism, permits the wheel to be mounted in a non-rigid manner. The respective step-down gear mechanism (8, 9) is connected to the respective wheel (12) by a cardan shaft (10).

Abstract: A method for operation of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving the wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine, a second drive apparatus having two electrical machines for driving the wheels on a second axle, and at least one electrical energy store that can be discharged when an electrical machine is being operated as a motor and can be charged when an electrical machine is being operated as a generator. The method includes operating at least one driver-operated control for causing at least one of the electrical machines to output additional electrical drive torque to the axle that is not driven by the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a first drive apparatus for driving wheels on a first axle by an internal combustion engine and a second electrical drive apparatus with two electrical machines for driving wheels on a second axle. At least one electrical energy store can be discharged when the two electrical machines are operated as a motor and can be charged when the electrical machines are operated as a generator. The two electrical machines of the electrical drive apparatus are combined with a respectively associated gearbox in an electrical axle to drive the individually suspended wheels on the first axle via universally jointed shafts. Two electrical converters are associated respectively with the two electrical machines and are combined in one converter unit, such that a basic module has the mechanical link to a bodywork structure, the link to a cooling circuit and the electrical link to an electrical energy store.

Abstract: A cooling device (1) is provided for an electric machine arrangement (M) that has two electric machines (m1, m2). The cooling device (1) has cooling ducts that run helically around the electric machine arrangement (M). Two openings (7, 9) are arranged at one end (11) of the cooling device (1) and permit an entry and exit of a stream of cooling medium. As a result, the cooling device (1) is particular effective with respect to temperature distribution.

Abstract: In a device for pressing a steering rack against a pinion, having a thrust member and a setting element, it is provided that the thrust member and the setting element each have contact faces aligned with one another which, in a basic position, abut against each other, at least one of the contact faces being flexible. The thrust member has a thrust-member body and a pin which projects in the direction of the setting element and whose exposed end takes the form of a contact face. The setting element has at least a two-part configuration, made up of an adjusting screw and a spring washer. The spring washer is disposed between the adjusting screw and the thrust member, and forms the contact face for the exposed end of the pin.

Abstract: A sinter metal part with a homogeneous distribution of non-homogeneously melting components, essentially comprising non-homogeneously melting non ferrous metal powder mixtures, produced in the following manner: continuous isostatic pressure sintering of the starting material to obtain densities which substantially correspond to the density of a high-temperature isostatically pressed solid having the same composition, using die in conditions avoiding the occurrence of a liquid phase in powder at temperatures of up to 70% of the metal melting point, preferably up to 60% of the metal melting point, forming a sinter profile substantially possessing a final contour.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission including two pairs of conical disks of which one disk of each pair is axially movable toward and away from the other disk and having an endless loop member in the form of a belt that passes around each pair of disks and transfers torque between the pairs of disks. The axially movable conical disk includes a contact pressure chamber to move the disk axially by the application of hydraulic pressure. The movable disk also includes an integrated torque sensor that is operative for controlling the contact pressure between the disks of a pair of disks and the endless loop member as a function of the torque.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission wherein each of two parallel shafts carries a pulley having a fixed flange and a second flange movable axially of the shaft toward and away from the respective fixed flange. An endless torque transmitting chain or belt is trained over the two pulleys. At least one flange of at least one of the pulleys is assembled of two or more parts which consist of sheet metal and are welded and/or otherwise affixed to each other.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission including two pairs of conical disks of which one disk of each pair is axially movable toward and away from the other disk and having an endless loop member in the form of a belt that passes around each pair of disks and transfers torque between the pairs of disks. The axially movable conical disk includes a contact pressure chamber to move the disk axially by the application of hydraulic pressure. The movable disk also includes an integrated torque sensor that is operative for controlling the contact pressure between the disks of a pair of disks and the endless loop member as a function of the torque.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission with two adjustable pulleys and an endless torque-transmitting chain trained over the pulleys has a torque sensor which transmits variable torque from the rotary output element of a prime mover (such as the engine of a motor vehicle) to the axially movable flange of one of the pulleys. The torque sensor comprises one or more rolling elements and cam faces and/or guide surfaces which confine the rolling element(s) to movements radially and/or axially of the respective pulley. At least the rolling element(s) and those components of the torque sensor which define the cam faces and/or the guide surfaces of the torque sensor are confined in a fluid-containing plenum chamber adjacent the axially movable flange of the one pulley to thus achieve a pronounced reduction of space requirements of the unit including the one pulley and the torque sensor in the axial direction of the one pulley.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission wherein each of two parallel shafts carries a pulley having a fixed flage and a second flange movable axially of the shaft toward and away from the respective fixed flange. An endless torque transmitting chain or belt is trained over the two pulleys. At least one flange of at least one of the pulleys is assembled of two or more parts which consist of sheet metal and are welded and/or otherwise affixed to each other.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission wherein each of two parallel shafts carries a pulley having a fixed flange and a second flange movable axially of the shaft toward and away from the respective fixed flange. An endless torque transmitting chain or belt is trained over the two pulleys. At least one flange of at least one of the pulleys is assembled of two or more parts which consist of sheet metal and are welded and/or otherwise affixed to each other.