Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling the operating mode of a cleaner, in particular, a high-pressure cleaner, wherein a pump delivers cleaning fluid via a pressure line to a closable spray nozzle, a signal transducer which provides control signals as a function of the pressure in the pressure line being coupled with the pressure line. To further develop the method so that the cleaner can be reliably controlled in a constructionally simple manner from the spray nozzle, it is proposed, in accordance with the invention, that a first control signal be provided by the signal transducer by closing the spray nozzle, and a second control signal be provided by the signal transducer by subsequently opening the spray nozzle again, and that the operating mode of the cleaner be controlled as a function of the duration of the time interval between the two control signals. A cleaner, in particular, a high-pressure cleaner, for performing the method is also proposed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell (1) with an air-supplied cathode region (2) and a device (3) for determining the oxygen content in the supplied air. It is characterized by the fact that a fuel cell operating state control unit (3) is provided, which determines the operating state for the mobile operation of the fuel cell based on the oxygen content that was determined.

Abstract: A fuel cell system which including a fuel cell, a fuel tank and a consumer unit, to improve the operation of a fuel cell, is equipped with a consumption-optimizing unit that limits or interrupts the energy supply to one or more consumers of the consumer unit depending on the fill level of the fuel tank in order to ensure at least the basic function of the fuel cell system for as long as possible.

Abstract: A fuel cell system has at least one fuel cell unit for generating electrical energy, a unit for storing or dispensing electrical energy, an electrical consumer for consuming electrical energy, a diagnostic unit for ascertaining a functional capability of the at least one fuel cell unit during a diagnosis phase, and a control unit for determining an electrical power generated at least during the diagnosis phase by the at least one fuel cell unit.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic brake system as well as a method and a device for controlling the electrohydraulic brake system, in which a hydraulic fluid can be injected from an accumulator into corresponding wheel brake cylinders by valve means, where the hydraulic fluid can be delivered to the accumulator by a pump, whereby means are provided for measuring the temperature of the electrohydraulic brake system, in particular the temperature of the hydraulic fluid, as well as means for taking into account the measured temperature for open- and closed-loop control of the electrohydraulic brake system.

Abstract: A method and a device for controlling at least one valve, in response to a detected leak in the system including the valve. An activation signal is generated which opens the valve briefly for flushing purposes and closes it again, or moves the valve ball at great speed onto the valve seat.

Abstract: The invention provides a rotor nozzle, comprising a casing and a rotor body arranged therein. The rotor body has a flow-through channel and a spherical bearing part in a step bearing surrounding an exit opening of the casing. An end part closes the casing and has several selectively closable passages arranged therein which open from an inlet side into the interior of the casing or into flow channels in the casing leading to additional outlets. The end part widens in steps from the interior to the inlet side, and is inserted into a stepped receiving opening. A seal is provided between the end part and the inner wall of the receiving opening. An outlet for a passage of the end part is arranged in the area of at least one step and a flow channel begins in the casing in the area of this step.

Abstract: A method and a device for controlling at least one valve, in response to a detected leak in the system including the valve. An activation signal is generated which opens the valve briefly for flushing purposes and closes it again, or moves the valve ball at great speed onto the valve seat.

Abstract: In a method and a device for controlling a brake system, the wheel brake pressure is set at the wheel brakes electrically as a function of the driver's braking input. The high-pressure supply arrangement for pressure buildup, for which at least one pump and one accumulator are provided, is monitored by comparing the change in accumulator pressure to a least one permissible limiting value. In the case of a fault in the pressure supply, it is made possible for the driver to grip through hydraulically to the wheel brakes.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the accommodation of additional passages whilst retaining small dimensions in the case of a rotor nozzle, in particular, for a high-pressure cleaning device, comprising a casing and a rotor body which is arranged therein, has a flow-through channel and is accommodated with a spherical bearing part in a step bearing surrounding an exit opening of the casing, an end part which closes the casing on the side located opposite the step bearing and in which several, selectively closable passages are arranged which open from an inlet side into the interior of the casing accommodating the rotor body or into flow channels in the casing which lead to additional outlets of the casing, it is suggested that the end part widen in steps in its longitudinal direction leading from the interior of the casing to its inlet side, that the end part be inserted into a stepped receiving opening in the casing which widens correspondingly, that a seal be provided between end part and the inner wall of the receivi

Abstract: A method and device for controlling a braking system of a motor vehicle in open loop, in which the wheel-brake pressure in the individual wheel brakes is adjusted via closed pressure-control loops. Different secondary braking operations are initiated depending on the fault condition. The faults are detected on the basis of a model which takes into account the prevailing operating state of the braking system.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling a braking system, the control unit of which controls the wheel brakes receiving reference variables for control purposes. If these reference variables are not available, the control unit produces, on the basis of a predefined braking force distribution between the front and rear axles and in the context of an emergency mode, reference variables which it sets at the wheel brakes.

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: The invention relates to a hydraulic vehicle brake system with a hydraulic pump and a high pressure hydraulic accumulator for external power braking and a conventional master cylinder that is used as a braking power set point adjuster for external power braking and is used to actuate the brake system by muscle power in the event of a failure of the external power brake system. The system connects an intake side of the hydraulic pump to a low pressure hydraulic accumulator into which brake fluid travels from the wheel brake cylinders when the wheel brake pressure decreases. The system has the advantage that no connections of the hydraulic pump to a reservoir of the master cylinder are necessary, which in the event of a leak, would jeopardize the function of both the external power service brake system and the muscle power auxiliary brake system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic motor vehicle power brake system having a hydraulic pump which is connected to a hydraulic reservoir as an external energy reservoir and is connected to wheel brake cylinders, wherein the wheel brake cylinders are preceded by inlet valves and are followed by outlet valves. To improve the adjustability of a desired brake pressure in the wheel brake cylinders and to cut costs, the inlet and outlet valves are identical as continuous pressure limiting solenoid valves or as continuous pressure differential solenoid valves.

Abstract: A rotary nozzle for a high-pressure cleaning apparatus has a housing into which a feed line for a cleaning fluid issues, an outlet provided in the housing for expelling the cleaning fluid, a nozzle body through which the cleaning fluid flows, and a bearing that surrounds the outlet. The nozzle body is disposed in the housing, and is supported at its convex end in the bearing. The bearing is formed directly in an inner wall of the housing as a conically-shaped depression to avoid the need for a separate bearing insert, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process. Additionally, the conical shape of the bearing cooperates with the convex shape of the nozzle body to provide optimal sealing with a reduced contact surface for a long service life. The bearing is disposed concentrically relatively to the outlet. The nozzle body is set by the flow of cleaning fluid through the housing in a revolving movement in which a longitudinal axis of the nozzle body revolves on a generated cone.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling a braking system of a vehicle. The braking action is established or regulated at at least one wheel brake, by electrical structure, as a function of a driver's braking input. A capability for conventional action by the driver is cut off by a valve. A pressure medium is enclosed in a portion of the braking system. In at least one operating state in which an expansion in the volume of the enclosed medium may be expected, the valve is briefly opened in order to reduce the expansion in volume.

Abstract: For the detection of undissolved gas in the brake system; hydraulic pressure is built up and at least one characteristic value for the pressure buildup such as the master cylinder pressure, the brake pedal distance, the drop in storage chamber pressure, etc., is checked to see if it exceeds a predetermined limit value. If this limit value is exceeded, it is assumed that there is an unacceptable amount of undissolved gas in the hydraulic component of the brake system.

Abstract: A central control module generates nominal values for braking based on a pedal input value form a pedal sensor which detects actuation of the brake pedal by the driver, and sensor signals representing wheel speeds. First and second brake control modules transmit sensor signals to the central module, receive nominal values from the central module, and transmit nominal values to the actuators. The first brake control module receives the pedal input value from the pedal sensor directly, and calculates the nominal values as a function of the pedal input value when the central module has failed.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor vehicle brake system with dual brake circuits having an anti-skid system and is also further developed to improve vehicle tracking by ways of automatic braking, especially during cornering. During automatic braking, an auxiliary pressure source delivers a pressure medium to an anti-skid system to supply the wheel brakes. For this purpose a separating piston for each brake circuit is located between the auxiliary pressure source and the anti-skid system. For the purpose of keeping costs low, the two separating pistons are accommodated in an integral cylinder with a blind bore.