Abstract: A filtering pulley has a hub configured to be fixed to a shaft for rotation thereabout, a crown mounted coaxial and rotationally free on the hub, and a plurality of elastic groups arranged circumferentially with respect to the hub and to the crown and interposed, each, between a pair of first elements integral with the hub and between a pair of second elements integral with the crown. The first elements have at least two spokes, carried by an actuator that is made of two portions that can be selectively coupled based on angular position data between the crown and the hub and/or based on data of torque transmitted between the different elements of the system comprising this pulley.

Abstract: A filtering pulley has a hub configured to be fixed to a shaft for rotation thereabout, a crown mounted coaxial and rotationally free on the hub, and a plurality of elastic groups arranged circumferentially with respect to the hub and to the crown and interposed, each, between a pair of first elements integral with the hub and between a pair of second elements integral with the crown. The first elements have at least two spokes, carried by an actuator that is made of two portions that are selectively geared between them to selectively connect the crown to the hub.

Abstract: A filtering pulley assembly for an accessory drive of a vehicle has a hub fixedly attachable to a rotating shaft, a pulley mounted coaxial and freely rotating on said hub, an actuator disc carried by the hub, a plurality of elastic assemblies interposed between the pulley and the actuator disc, and a torque limiting coupling configured to rotationally connect the actuator disc to the hub, when the torque is below a predetermined threshold value, and to decouple the actuator disc from the hub, when the torque is above the threshold value.

Abstract: A filtering pulley assembly for an accessory drive of a vehicle has a hub fixedly attachable to a rotating shaft, a pulley mounted coaxial and freely rotating on said hub, an actuator disc carried by the hub, a plurality of elastic assemblies interposed between the pulley and the actuator disc, and a torque limiting coupling configured to rotationally connect the actuator disc to the hub, when the torque is below a predetermined threshold value, and to decouple the actuator disc from the hub, when the torque is above the threshold value.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for assisting the driver of a motor vehicle while driving through an intersection or road junction where at least three roads converge in a transition area. A future motion of an own or ego vehicle is estimated, and a future motion of a second vehicle is estimated. The probability of a collision between the own vehicle and the second vehicle is estimated based on the respective future motions. A search for a roadway marking arranged in the transition area is executed. If a roadway marking is found, the future motion of at least one of the own vehicle and second vehicle is estimated based on the detected roadway marking. A risk-reducing manuever is executed when the estimated collision probability exceeds a limiting value.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle for assistance with driving along narrow roadways is provided. The apparatus includes a data acquisition unit for acquiring route data while driving on a route obtained from wheel and steering angle sensors, a trajectory storage unit for recording the route data, and a triggering unit for triggering the vehicle based on the route data. The apparatus is coupled to a satellite navigation receiver for determining boundary value position data at the time of commencement and/or end of the route. A storage unit stores the boundary value position data for the route data. An approach checking unit checks whether the vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route based on the boundary value position data and generates a position approach signal if the motor vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route.

Abstract: A system and method for warning of a possible collision of a motor vehicle with an object is disclosed. The system includes sensors configured to monitor a driving path of the motor vehicle, and a warning unit configured to initiate a safety-related action when an object has been detected within the monitored driving path. A control unit dynamically adapts the monitored driving path or driving envelope as a function of vehicle parameters and/or environmental parameters. A method for warning of a possible collision of a motor vehicle with an object in accordance with this system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for warning of a possible collision of a motor vehicle with an object is disclosed. The system includes sensors configured to monitor a driving path of the motor vehicle, and a warning unit configured to initiate a safety-related action when an object has been detected within the monitored driving path. A control unit dynamically adapts the monitored driving path or driving envelope as a function of vehicle parameters and/or environmental parameters. A method for warning of a possible collision of a motor vehicle with an object in accordance with this system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for accommodating vehicle sensors and a motor vehicle having such a device are provided. The device includes a sensor, a communication means, a location finding and object detection means, and a housing with an installation space for accommodating the sensor, the communication means, and the location finding and object detection means. The housing is secured to an interior vehicle mirror by a retaining arm. The installation space incorporates an evaluator unit coupled with the sensor, the communication means, and the location finding and object detection means so as to evaluate data from the sensor, the communication means, and the location finding and object detection means.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle for assistance with driving along narrow roadways is provided. The apparatus includes a data acquisition unit for acquiring route data on the route to be obtained from wheel and steering angle sensors, a trajectory storage unit for recording the route data of the data acquisition unit, and a triggering unit for triggering the motor vehicle on a basis of the data recorded route data recorded by the trajectory storage unit. A satellite navigation unit determines an absolute position of the motor vehicle and digital map data with position attribute data for checking whether the motor vehicle is located in a vicinity of road areas with restricted scope for navigation and in such a case suggests recording of a trajectory to a driver of the motor vehicle or executes the recording of the trajectory in an automated manner.

Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus for a motor vehicle for assistance with driving along narrow roadways is provided. The apparatus includes a data acquisition unit for acquiring route data while driving on a route obtained from wheel and steering angle sensors, a trajectory storage unit for recording the route data, and a triggering unit for triggering the vehicle based on the route data. The apparatus is coupled to a satellite navigation receiver for determining boundary value position data at the time of commencement and/or end of the route. A storage unit stores the boundary value position data for the route data. An approach checking unit checks whether the vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route based on the boundary value position data and generates a position approach signal if the motor vehicle is approaching the commencement or end of the route.

Abstract: A method for operating a display of a driver information system is provided. On the display, an image is shown, in the foreground of which driver information appears, and in the background of which a user-specific background image appears. The method includes dimming or hiding the user-specific background image in case of necessity.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to determining a parameter characterizing a traffic density in an area of the environment of the motor vehicle, determining a degree of the traffic density based on the parameter, and adapting a threshold value of the driver assistance system for an automatic actuation of at least one element of the motor vehicle, such as a braking apparatus, a drive apparatus, a steering apparatus, and a warning apparatus, as a function of the determined degree of traffic density. Additionally or alternatively, a degree of actuation of the at least one element is adapted as a function of the determined degree of the traffic density.

Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring a starting maneuver of a motor that includes, but is not limited to determining whether an object is detected by a first sensor of the motor vehicle. The first sensor is preferably an ultrasonic sensor that detects objects within a first detection area. The first detection area includes, but is not limited to a first sub-area of surroundings of the motor vehicle that lies in a driving direction. If an object is detected by the the first sensor, the degree of probability of a collision between the object detected by the first sensor and the motor vehicle in case of a starting maneuver of the motor vehicle is determined. If the determined degree of collision probability exceeds a first predefined threshold value, the starting maneuver of the motor vehicle is at least temporarily interrupted.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating at least one first sensor of a vehicle traveling on a roadway. The first sensor is configured for detecting objects within a detection range and the method includes, but is not limited to determining a course of the roadway in a region of an instantaneous environment of the vehicle with map data stored in a storage apparatus. In addition, it is determined whether the roadway in the direction of travel of the vehicle has a bend based on the determined course of the roadway. If is determined that the roadway has a bend in the direction of travel of the vehicle, the at least one first sensor is adapted in such a manner that the detection range of the at least one first sensor in the region of the determined bend is aligned in the direction of the course of the bend.