Abstract: An electrical energy storage device has a plurality of electrochemical energy storage cells for collecting, supplying and storing electrical energy, each of which has a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal, and a contacting device for contacting the first and second electrical terminals of the energy storage cells, wherein the contacting device has a multi-layered structure and has at least one insulation layer and a conductor layer. A vehicle with such an electrical energy storage device is also described.

Abstract: A hybrid drive system for aircraft, in particular helicopters, with at least one energy generating module having an internal combustion engine and a generator that can be powered by the latter to generate electrical energy, and at least one electric motor for powering a drive means of the aircraft.

Abstract: The rotors of a helicopter are directly connected with electric high-torque motors, and are powered by the latter. Energy generation and rotor drive are separate from each other. The high-torque motor of the main rotor is pivoted to the cabin canopy, so that it can be tilted together with the main rotor.

Abstract: The rotors of a helicopter are powered by electric motors. The electrical energy required for this purpose is produced by a motor-generator unit, which comprises one or more internal combustion engines. The motor-generator unit can be secured under the cabin floor. This yields a hybrid helicopter that can set the rotational frequency of the rotors within a large interval.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a rotary wing aircraft with at least one main rotor, comprising a rotor head and rotor blades (12), arranged such that each rotor blade (12) is supported to be able to pivot or twist around the lengthwise axis of its blade on the rotor head and has at least one control flap (14) that can be deflected. According to the invention, the rotary wing aircraft is controlled solely by changing the respective blade pitch angle (X) by means of changing the flap control angle (Y) of the assigned control flaps (14) by the resulting blade pitch angle (X3) being set by applying the resulting flap angle (Y4) to the control flap (14), and the flap angle (Y4) being computed using an algorithm, the input quantities comprising the flap control angle (Y1) depending on the pilot primary control and the flap correction angle (Y2) depending on the secondary control.

Abstract: A motorized spindle drive for an actuator, particularly for an aerodynamically effective surface of an aircraft, may have a spindle and a motor that comprises a mechanical transmission element engaging the spindle in order to drive said spindle and causing a relative movement in the axial direction between the spindle and the motor and that is connected to an element that is fixed in place relative to the motion of the spindle, said element absorbing the torque of the motor. According to the invention, the bearing absorbing the torque of the motor comprises a detachable coupling that detaches upon a predetermined torque being exceeded and releases the motor in the sense of a free movement in the axial direction of the spindle relative to the fixed element.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a holding or transmission frame (12, 20) for an electrostrictive actuator, in particular, a stacked piezoactuator (5) includes the following steps: a) a winding spindle (52), corresponding to the shape of the inner periphery of the frame (12, 20), is wound with several layers of a unidirectional prepreg for forming a laminate body; b) the laminate body is hardened; c) the hardened laminate body in the frame is cut by sections parallel to the direction of winding. An electrostrictive drive (100) includes an electrostrictive actuator (5) in which the length varies during actuation, and a transmission frame (12) that surrounds the actuator, is connected to the actuator for initiating the variation in length of the actuator and for amplifying the actuator, the transmission frame (12) being made of a prepreg that is wound in the laminate body and hardened.

Abstract: Device and process for oscillation insulation in a transmission path. The device includes a first body structured and arranged to undergo an oscillation movement, at least one rigid connection element, a second body connected to the first body via the at least one rigid connection element, and an actuator device attached to the at least one connection element. A sensor unit is arranged in an interface area of the at least one connection element, and a regulator unit, connected to the sensor unit, is arranged to control the actuator device to perform an elastic deformation equivalent to an oscillation movement of the first body. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Device and process for oscillation insulation in a transmission path. The device includes a first body structured and arranged to undergo an oscillation movement, at least one rigid connection element, a second body connected to the first body via the at least one rigid connection element, and an actuator device attached to the at least one connection element. A sensor unit is arranged in an interface area of the at least one connection element, and a regulator unit, connected to the sensor unit, is arranged to control the actuator device to perform an elastic deformation equivalent to an oscillation movement of the first body. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a holding or transmission frame (12, 20) for an electrostrictive actuator, in particular, a stacked piezoactuator (5) includes the following steps: a) a winding spindle (52), corresponding to the shape of the inner periphery of the frame (12, 20), is wound with several layers of a unidirectional prepreg for forming a laminate body; b) the laminate body is hardened; c) the hardened laminate body in the frame is cut by sections parallel to the direction of winding. An electrostrictive drive (100) includes an electrostrictive actuator (5) in which the length varies during actuation, and a transmission frame (12) that surrounds the actuator, is connected to the actuator for initiating the variation in length of the actuator and for amplifying the actuator, the transmission frame (12) being made of a prepreg that is wound in the laminate body and hardened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motorized spindle drive for an actuator, particularly for an aerodynamically effective surface of an aircraft, having a spindle and a motor that comprises a mechanical transmission element engaging the spindle in order to drive said spindle and causing a relative movement in the axial direction between the spindle and the motor and that is connected to an element that is fixed in place relative to the motion of the spindle, said element absorbing the torque of the motor. According to the invention, the bearing absorbing the torque of the motor comprises a detachable coupling that detaches upon a predetermined torque being exceeded and releases the motor in the sense of a free movement in the axial direction of the spindle relative to the fixed element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a rotary wing aircraft with at least one main rotor, comprising a rotor head and rotor blades (12), arranged such that each rotor blade (12) is supported to be able to pivot or twist around the lengthwise axis of its blade on the rotor head and has at least one control flap (14) that can be deflected. According to the invention, the rotary wing aircraft is controlled solely by changing the respective blade pitch angle (X) by means of changing the flap control angle (Y) of the assigned control flaps (14) by the resulting blade pitch angle (X3) being set by applying the resulting flap angle (Y4) to the control flap (14), and the flap angle (Y4) being computed using an algorithm, the input quantities comprising the flap control angle (Y1) depending on the pilot primary control and the flap correction angle (Y2) depending on the secondary control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a holding or transmission frame (12, 20) for an electrostrictive actuator, in particular, a stacked piezoactuator (5). Said method consists of the following steps: a) a winding spindle (52), corresponding to the shape of the inner periphery of the frame (12, 20), is wound with several layers of a unidirectional prepreg for forming a laminate body; b) said laminate body is hardened; c) the hardened laminate body in the frame is cut by sections parallel to the direction of winding. An electrostrictive drive (100) comprises an electrostrictive actuator (5) in which the length varies during actuation, and a transmission frame (12) that surrounds the actuator, is connected to said actuator for initiating the variation in length of the actuator and for amplifying said actuator, the transmission frame (12) being made of a prepreg that is wound in the laminate body and hardened.

Abstract: A device for generation of hydrogen gas by dehydrogenation of hydrocarbon fuels. The device includes a fuel reservoir connected to a reactor by a fuel line to supply said reactor with fuel. The reactor has a first discharge for recycling of residual hydrocarbons generated during dehydrogenation to the fuel reservoir and optionally cooperates with a catalyst. The fuel reservoir may contact a heat exchanger by the fuel line and the first discharge. The fuel may be preheated by the heat exchanger which may be introduced to the reactor by the fuel line and the reactor may have a heating device for heating the introduced fuel to reaction temperature. The residual fuel generated by dehydrogenation in the reactor may be cooled by the heat exchanger and may be returned to the fuel reservoir. The reactor may have a second discharge for the extraction of the hydrogen gas generated on dehydrogenation.

Abstract: A stress/strain measuring sensor for the continuous monitoring of stress/strain conditions, especially in screwed bolts, along with a corresponding measuring process is disclosed. An arrangement, and a corresponding method, are provided that are uncomplicated and easy to implement, and enable a continuous monitoring of stress/strain conditions. This is attained using a sensor (1) that comprises a first inductor (3) and at least one additional element (2), which comprises at least one pressure-dependent first impedance (5) or a second impedance (5?) and a second inductor (3?), wherein the second impedance (5?) and/or the second inductor (3?) are pressure-dependent, so that when the amount of pressure applied to the element (2) changes, the resonant frequency of an electromagnetic resonating circuit (3, 5; 3?, 5?) that is formed by impedance (5, 5?) and inductor (3, 3?) changes.

Abstract: A form-adaptable electrode structure in layer construction includes at least two conductor layers, between which an insulating layer is disposed, the conductor layers having first and second electrode strips arranged in each case in parallel, and the electrode strips of the first conductor layer being arranged at an angle with respect to the electrode strips of the second conductor layer, so that a net-like structure is formed, and the first electrode strips of the first conductor layer being conductively interconnected with the first electrode strips of the second conductor layer, and the second electrode strips of the first conductor layer being conductively interconnected with the second electrode strips of the second conductor layer via the insulating layer at intersections of the net-like structure.

Abstract: A tilt and swivel positioning device for positioning a servo flap in a rotor blade. The device contains a tilt element and a bearing element. The tilt element is swivellably attached to the bearing element. The bearing arrangement has a convex roll-off surface resting against a concave roll-off surface. The radius of the concave roll-off surface exceeds the radius of the convex roll-off surface.

Abstract: A form-adaptable electrode structure in layer construction includes at least two conductor layers, between which an insulating layer is disposed, the conductor layers having first and second electrode strips arranged in each case in parallel, and the electrode strips of the first conductor layer being arranged at an angle with respect to the electrode strips of the second conductor layer, so that a net-like structure is formed, and the first electrode strips of the first conductor layer being conductively interconnected with the first electrode strips of the second conductor layer, and the second electrode strips of the first conductor layer being conductively interconnected with the second electrode strips of the second conductor layer via the insulating layer at intersections of the net-like structure.

Abstract: A tilt and swivel positioning device for positioning a servo flap in a rotor blade. The device contains a tilt element and a bearing element. The tilt element is swivellably attached to the bearing element. The bearing arrangement has a convex roll-off surface resting against a concave roll-off surface. The radius of the concave roll-off surface exceeds the radius of the convex roll-off surface.

Abstract: A device directed to a continuous control of piezoelectric actuators for fuel injection systems. A piezoelectric actuator is provided for controlling the valves of i.c. engines with a constant actuator function under different conditions of use and operation. The electrical manipulated variable is a length-changing electrical charge transmitted to the piezo stack that is generated by a charge generator and is controlled in reference to the charge by a control unit. The use and operation conditions of the i.c. engine acting on the piezo actuator are detected by sensors and fed to the control unit to parameterize the charge control. With these features, a continuous control of a piezoelectric actuator in a fuel injection system for i.c.