Abstract: A method for controlling the transmission of information between electronic components in a motor vehicle, which components can be either data sources or data sinks, in which a cascade design is used to facilitate the transmission of information. By separating the control signal from the actual streams of data, a flexible, chain type of structure is obtained.

Abstract: The invention proposes a process for error recovery in electronic control devices as well as apparatus for controlling the steering angle of the rear wheels of a motor vehicle. The control device controls an actuating member to which is connected a safety device. In the main operation of the control device, transmitter signals are detected, actuating values are calculated and the actuating member is controlled corresponding to the calculated values. The calculated actuating values and the detected transmitter signals are checked for consistency. On the basis of the checked values, a decision is made as to whether to continue running the main program or resort to one of two emergency measures. In the first emergency measure, the safety device is activated and the control of the actuating member is switched off. In the second emergency measure, the signals of transmitters continue to be detected and actuating values are calculated from these signals.

Abstract: In the fabrication of an exhaust system of an internal-combustion engine, a tube-bank heat exchanger, a ducted-plate solar collector, saline water reclamation plant and enameled kitchenware, the improvement which comprises the use of a wrought aluminum alloy consisting essentially of:0.8 to 2.2% by weight manganese,0.1 to 0.5% by weight zirconium,0 to 1.0% by weight iron,0 to 0.6% by weight silicon,0 to 0.5% by weight copper,0 to 0.1% by weight magnesium,Balance aluminum and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for cleaning the surface of cast strip produced on continuous casting machines, and concerns in particular strip of aluminium, zinc or their alloys. The cast strip is formed between two endless strip molds which are spaced apart and are provided at least in part with a protective layer in the form of a particulate material. Particles of the protective layer adhering to the cast strip are removed from the strip by spraying with water under pressure immediately after the strip solidifies, on leaving the mold.