Abstract: A Handheld Diagnostic Interface Device (HDID) that includes means for connecting the Handheld Diagnostic Interface Device (HDID) to a frequency-testing power source, said Handheld Diagnostic Interface Device (HDID) adapted for: (a) measuring the status of certain key electrical conditions for the coil; (b) receiving a response back from the signals initially aimed at the coil in question; (c) processing those responses received; and (d) transferring the measured electronic status (using a specific code number for the coil) to a remote storage area on the internet. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A Handheld Diagnostic Interface Device (HDID) that includes means for connecting the Handheld Diagnostic Interface Device (HDID) to a frequency-testing power source, said Handheld Diagnostic Interface Device (HDID) adapted for: (a) measuring the status of certain key electrical conditions for the coil; (b) receiving a response back from the signals initially aimed at the coil in question; (c) processing those responses received; and (d) transferring the measured electronic status (using a specific code number for the coil) to a remote storage area on the internet. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A honeycomb body for the aftertreatment of exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine formed from a plurality of metal foils which are stacked on one another to form a layer stack and are wound around at least one center of rotation. The layer stack is formed alternatingly from smooth and at least partially structured metal foils, the metal foils have a foil width and a foil length. The width of the foils runs along the main throughflow direction of the honeycomb body from a gas inlet side to a gas outlet side, and the foil length runs transversely to this direction, wherein at least some metal foils have at least some slots which divide the respective metal foil into a plurality of segments.

Abstract: A honeycomb body for exhaust gas aftertreatment includes a plurality of interconnected metal foils stacked on one another. The honeycomb body has a central first flow channel running in the axial direction of the honeycomb body, as an inflow section, and has a plurality of second flow channels between in each case two mutually adjacent metal foils. The first flow channel is in fluid communication with the second flow channels. The second flow channels formed between two mutually adjacent metal foils run in a straight line and parallel to one another along a radial direction of the honeycomb body.

Abstract: A catalytic device that can increase the durability of a catalyst support with holes is provided. A flat plate and a corrugated plate have a plurality of holes, a joint area between the flat plate and the corrugated plate is provided in a first upstream area including one end of a catalyst support, and a joint area between the catalyst support and an outer cylinder is provided in a second upstream area that includes the first upstream area and is wider than the first upstream area in the direction of an axis.

Abstract: A catalytic device that can increase the durability of a catalyst support with holes is provided. A flat plate (52) and a corrugated plate (54) have a plurality of holes (64), a joint area between the flat plate (52) and the corrugated plate (54) is provided in a first upstream area (70) including one end (42a) of a catalyst support (42), and a joint area between the catalyst support (42) and an outer cylinder (44) is provided in a second upstream area (72) that includes the first upstream area (70) and is wider than the first upstream area (70) in the direction of an axis.

Abstract: A honeycomb body for exhaust gas aftertreatment includes a plurality of interconnected metal foils stacked on one another. The honeycomb body has a central first flow channel running in the axial direction of the honeycomb body, as an inflow section, and has a plurality of second flow channels between in each case two mutually adjacent metal foils. The first flow channel is in fluid communication with the second flow channels. The second flow channels formed between two mutually adjacent metal foils run in a straight line and parallel to one another along a radial direction of the honeycomb body.

Abstract: A wireless local messaging system includes a transmitter transmitting a local message to a navigation receiver configured to receive and process navigation messages from satellites of a global navigation satellite system on a given carrier frequency, each of the satellites transmitting the navigation messages with a satellite-individual PRN code. The transmitter transmits the local message in a local message signal on the given carrier frequency with a local PRN code that is not used by a satellite of the global navigation satellite system, and the receiver receives the local PRN code and processes the local message signal.

Abstract: A particle separator for treating the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes at least one metallic layer through which exhaust gas can flow. The metallic layer is located in a housing that includes an inlet opening, an outlet opening and a central axis. The housing is provided with at least one inspection or maintenance opening that laterally penetrates the housing and provides a passage through to the metallic layer. The particle separator can, in particular, remain operational without having to be dismantled or can autonomously remain fully open to a flow at all times. A motor vehicle having at least one particle separator is also provided.

Abstract: A particle separator for treating the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a cross section and a central axis. At least one metallic layer, through which exhaust gas can flow, is located in the housing and has an undulation or corrugation that spans the cross section of the housing. The particle separator has a large surface for providing the lowest possible flow resistance and a low risk of clogging. A motor vehicle having at least one particle separator is also provided.

Abstract: A wireless local messaging system includes a transmitter transmitting a local message to a navigation receiver configured to receive and process navigation messages from satellites of a global navigation satellite system on a given carrier frequency, each of the satellites transmitting the navigation messages with a satellite-individual PRN code. The transmitter transmits the local message in a local message signal on the given carrier frequency with a local PRN code that is not used by a satellite of the global navigation satellite system, and the receiver receives the local PRN code and processes the local message signal.

Abstract: A particle separator for treating the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a cross section and a central axis. At least one metallic layer, through which exhaust gas can flow, is located in the housing and has an undulation or corrugation that spans the cross section of the housing. The particle separator has a large surface for providing the lowest possible flow resistance and a low risk of clogging. A motor vehicle having at least one particle separator is also provided.

Abstract: A particle separator for treating exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine includes a housing having an inlet opening, an outlet opening, a central axis, a first part with a first joining surface and a second part with a second joining surface. The first and second joining surfaces correspond to one another, so that the first and second parts can be positioned along the central axis relative to one another. At least one metallic layer, through which exhaust gas can flow, spaces the first and second joining surfaces apart over the entire circumference. The particle separator can be manufactured cost-effectively in a simple manner with few measures and, in particular, is suitable for retrofitting to an existing exhaust system. A method for producing the particle separator and a motor vehicle having the particle separator are also provided.

Abstract: A particle separator for treating the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes at least one metallic layer through which exhaust gas can flow. The metallic layer is located in a housing that includes an inlet opening, an outlet opening and a central axis. The housing is provided with at least one inspection or maintenance opening that laterally penetrates the housing and provides a passage through to the metallic layer. The particle separator can, in particular, remain operational without having to be dismantled or can autonomously remain fully open to a flow at all times. A motor vehicle having at least one particle separator is also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing multiple structured sheet metal foils includes the steps of A) reshaping the sheet metal foil to produce a primary structure having a first primary structure width; B) reshaping the sheet metal foil having the primary structure to produce a secondary structure; and C) reshaping the structured sheet metal foil to produce a second primary structure width being smaller than the first primary structure width. A method for producing a metal honeycomb body, a catalyst carrier body having multiple structured sheet metal foils for exhaust gas purification and a tool for producing multiple structured sheet metal foils, are also provided.

Abstract: A method for generating openings in a metal foil includes at least the following steps: a) providing a planar metal foil, b) generating bends defining extrema in the metal foil, and c) generating at least one opening in the vicinity of the bends through the use of a cutting production process forming chips including simultaneously cutting a plurality of adjacent extrema of the metal foil by using grinding tools.

Abstract: A sheet-metal layer includes anti-diffusion structures made of a high-temperature-corrosion-resistant steel having a longitudinal direction, upper and lower surfaces, a thickness of 0.015 to 0.1 mm and discontinuous microstructures extending approximately in the longitudinal direction. The microstructures have a structure height (0.02 to 0.1 mm), a structure length (2 to 10 mm), a structure width (0.2 to 1 mm), a longitudinal spacing (greater than 2 mm), formed by interruptions, from the nearest microstructure aligned approximately in the longitudinal direction and a lateral distance (1 to 10 mm) from the nearest laterally adjacent microstructure. Some of the microstructures project out of the sheet-metal layer toward the upper surface and some toward the lower surface.

Abstract: A sheet-metal layer includes anti-diffusion structures made of a high-temperature-corrosion-resistant steel having a longitudinal direction, upper and lower surfaces, a thickness of 0.015 to 0.1 mm and discontinuous microstructures extending approximately in the longitudinal direction. The microstructures have a structure height (0.02 to 0.1 mm), a structure length (2 to 10 mm), a structure width (0.2 to 1 mm), a longitudinal spacing (greater than 2 mm), formed by interruptions, from the nearest microstructure aligned approximately in the longitudinal direction and a lateral distance (1 to 10 mm) from the nearest laterally adjacent microstructure. Some of the microstructures project out of the sheet-metal layer toward the upper surface and some toward the lower surface.

Abstract: A self-supporting mount for exhaust gas purification modules includes at least two retaining plates. The exhaust gas purification modules each have a cross sectional shape and at least one bead projecting beyond the main cross sectional shape and having a thickness. At least two of the exhaust gas purification modules pass at least partially through at least one of the retaining plates and are each fixed between the at least two retaining plates through the use of the bead. An exhaust system for a motor vehicle having at least one self-supporting mount, is also provided.

Abstract: A honeycomb body includes two opposite end sides, at least one housing and at least one metallic layer forming channels. At least one of the end sides has at least one brazed zone forming a belt-shaped, brazing material-free zone adjacent the housing. A method for producing the honeycomb body, an exhaust-gas treatment component for an internal combustion engine and a motor vehicle having the honeycomb body, are also provided.