Abstract: A gear unit for a powertrain of a motor vehicle includes a drive shaft, a driven shaft, first and second planetary gearsets and first and second shifting elements. The first shifting element drivingly connects the drive shaft to an input of the first planetary gearset, and the second shifting element drivingly connects the drive shaft to an input of the second planetary gearset. An output element of the second planetary gearset is connected to the input of the first planetary gearset to be fixed with respect to rotation relative to it, and an output of the first planetary gearset is at least indirectly drivingly connected to the driven shaft.

Abstract: A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), two planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E) and, in addition, in interaction with the electric machine (EM1), different operating modes are implementable. A drive train for a motor vehicle with the transmission (G), and to a method for operating the transmission (G) are also provided.

Abstract: A transmission (2) of a motor vehicle includes a first input shaft (7), a second input shaft (8), an output shaft (9), a first sub-transmission (5) including the first input shaft (7), and a second sub-transmission (6) including the second input shaft (8). The second sub-transmission (6) is a planetary transmission having components including a sun gear (24), a ring gear (22), and a carrier (23). Additionally, the transmission (2) includes an engaging device (S3) associated with the planetary transmission (PG). In a first engagement position (E) of the engaging device (S3), a first component (23) of the components of the planetary transmission (PG) is connected to the second input shaft (8). In a second engagement position (F) of the engaging device (S3), a second component (22) of the components of the planetary transmission (PG) is connected to the second input shaft (8).

Abstract: A transmission (2) of a motor vehicle includes a first sub-transmission (5) having a first input shaft (7) and a countershaft (11) coupled to the first input shaft (7) via a constant ratio. The transmission further includes a second sub-transmission (6) having a second input shaft (8) and being a planetary transmission having a sun gear (24), a ring gear (22), and a carrier (23). The transmission also includes an output shaft (9) and an engaging device (S3). A first ratio for the second prime mover (4) is formed in a first engagement position (E) of the engaging device (S3), a second ratio for the second prime mover (4) is formed in a second engagement position (F) of the engaging device (S3), and at least one third ratio for the second prime mover (4) is formed in a third engagement position (N) of the engaging device (S3).

Abstract: A component arrangement and a method for producing the component arrangement are provided. The component arrangement includes a first component and a second component, which are arranged in an overlapping arrangement and are connected by a laser fillet weld and at two fixing points arranged laterally offset from the laser fillet weld, one of the components is provided with at least one projection, which projects in the direction of the other component and which is arranged and formed such that, when the components are positioned correctly in relation to one another and are pressed together at the fixing points, a flange portion of the first component, set at an angle in the region of the laser fillet weld to be formed, is pressed onto the second component by way of the component edge.

Abstract: A transmission may include an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first planetary gearset, and a second planetary gearset connected to the first planetary gearset, where the planetary gearsets each comprise numerous elements. The input shaft, the two output shafts, the planetary gearsets, and their elements may be arranged and designed such that a torque input via the input shaft is converted and distributed in a defined ratio to the two output shafts, and the formation of a combined torque is prevented. At least a third element of the first planetary gearset may be connected to a first element of the second planetary gearset via a shaft for conjoint rotation.

Abstract: A device for positioning at least two joining parts during a welding process includes a support element. The support element has a surface on which for the joining parts are positioned, a recess under the joining parts when a joining region of the joining parts are on the surface, and a fluid connection for supplying a fluid to the recess. When fluid in the recess is pressurized, during a welding process to connect the joining parts a weld melt is supported by the positive pressure.

Abstract: A transmission with a differential locking unit which comprises an input shaft (10), first and second output shafts (11, 12), and first and second planetary gear sets (P1, P2). Torque introduced, via the input shaft (10), is converted and distributed to the two output shafts (11, 12) in a defined ratio, and development of a sum torque is prevented. The differential locking unit comprises an epicyclic gearing (P3) as well as a switching element (B 1). The epicyclic gearing (P3) has at least three connection shafts (3), a first connection shaft (WI) is rotationally fixed to a linking shaft (3), a second connection shaft (W2) is rotationally fixed to the second element (E21) of the first planetary gear set (PI), which is rotationally fixed to the first output shaft (11). A third connection shaft (W3) can be secured to a rotationally fixed component (GG) by the switching element (B 1).

Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a substrate and one or more coatings which delay the bioabsorption of the substrate. The coating can be selected so as to affect the environment surrounding the staple once the staple is implanted in the patient. The effect on the environment can cause the bioabsorption to occur within a desired time frame.

Abstract: A transmission may include an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first planetary gearset, and a second planetary gearset connected to the first planetary gearset. The input shaft, the first and second output shafts, and the planetary gearsets may be arranged such that a torque input via the input shaft is converted and distributed in a defined ratio to the two output shafts, and the formation of a combined torque is prevented. At least one element of the first planetary gearset may be connected to at least one element of the second planetary gearset with a shaft for conjoint rotation, and at least one element of the second planetary gearset may be fixed in place on a non-rotating component. A connector may be arranged and configured to passively, and therefore without a control unit and without an actuator, connect the first output shaft and second output shaft.

Abstract: Staple cartridges comprising absorbable staples having sufficient mechanical properties to be deployed into patient tissue, clench the patient tissue, and then dissolve within a desired time frame.

Abstract: A transmission having an input and first and second output shafts and first and second planetary gear sets. Torque introduced via the input shaft is distributed to the two output shafts in a defined ratio. An element of the first planetary gear set is connected to another element of the second planetary gear set and an element of the second planetary gear set is secured to a rotationally fixed component. A torque vectoring superposition unit has a third planetary gear set. A first element of the third planetary gear set is rotationally fixed to a linking shaft. A second element of the third planetary gear set is connected to a machine rotor. A third element of the third planetary gear set is rotationally fixed to an element of the second planetary gear set, which is fixed to the first output shaft.

Abstract: Staple systems and methods for implementing the staple systems are disclosed.

Abstract: A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), a planetary gear set (P1), a pre-ratio configured as a spur gear transmission (SRS), and at least four shift elements (A, B, C?, D). Different gears are selectable by selectively actuating the at least four shift elements (A, B, C?, D) and, in addition, in interaction with the electric machine (EM), different operating modes are implementable.

Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a substrate and one or more coatings which slows the bioabsorption of the substrate. The coating can be selected so as to affect the environment surrounding the staple once the staple is implanted in the patient. The effect on the environment can cause the bioabsorption to occur within a desired time frame.

Abstract: A transmission having input and output shafts and planetary gear sets. Each planetary gear set has multiple elements. The input and output shafts and planetary gear sets are designed so torque introduced via the input shaft is distributed to the output shafts in a defined ratio and a sum torque is prevented. An element of a first planetary gear set is rotationally fixed to another element of a second planetary gear set and another element of the second planetary gear set is secured to a rotationally fixed component. A torque vectoring superposition unit has an epicyclic gearing and two switching elements. The epicyclic gearing has four connection shafts. A first connection shaft is rotationally fixed to the linking shaft. A second connection shaft is rotationally fixed to an output shaft of the first planetary gear set. The switching elements secure a third and fourth connection shaft to a fixed component.

Abstract: A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), three planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least six shift elements (A, B, C, D, E, F). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least six shift elements (A, B, C, D, E, F), and different operating modes are implementable by selectively actuating the at least six shift elements (A, B, C, D, E, F) in interaction with the electric machine (EM1). A drive train for a motor vehicle with the transmission (G) and a method for operating the transmission (G) are also provided.

Abstract: A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), three planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least six shift elements (A, B, C, D, E, F). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least six shift elements (A, B, C, D, E, F), and different operating modes are implementable by selectively actuating the at least six shift elements (A, B, C, D, E, F) in interaction with the electric machine (EM1). A drive train for a motor vehicle with the transmission (G) and a method for operating the transmission (G) are also provided.

Abstract: A gearbox includes: an input shaft; a first output shaft; a second output shaft; a first planetary gearset; and a second planetary gearset connected to the first planetary gearset. The input shaft, the first and second output shafts, and the first and second planetary gearsets are configured such that a torque introduced via the input shaft is converted and distributed in a defined ratio to the first and second output shafts, so as to prevent formation of a sum torque. The first planetary gearset is configured as a minus planetary gearset, and the second planetary gearset is configured as a plus planetary gearset.

Abstract: A hybrid drive train for a motor vehicle includes a drive shaft that is connectable to an internal combustion engine, a first input shaft connected to the drive shaft or connectable to the drive shaft via a first clutch, a second input shaft, an output shaft arrangement, a first electric machine connected to the second input shaft, and a transmission arrangement that includes: (i) a first gear set plane with at least one shiftable gear set via which the first input shaft is connectable to the output shaft arrangement; (ii) a second gear set plane with at least one shiftable gear set via which the second input shaft is connectable to the output shaft arrangement; and (iii) a third gear set plane with at least one gear set via which the output shaft arrangement is connected to a power distribution unit configured for driving driven wheels.