Abstract: A pilot control unit is for at least one valve drive of a hydraulic valve with a valve slide. The valve slide can be adjusted by the valve drive, in order to supply hydraulic lines with hydraulic fluid through the hydraulic valve. The pilot control unit is set up to supply electronics and a power end stage for actuating an electrical actuator of the valve drive with electrical energy and operating commands and there is a parametrization module in the pilot control unit for this purpose, in which operating parameters for the operation of the at least one hydraulic valve by the valve drive thereof are stored.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for reducing vibrations or stresses in a rotor blade system. The system may include at least three rotor blades configured to be rotated about a main rotor axis, where each of the three rotor blades may be adjusted by at least one electrically-adjustable control rod of a plurality of control rods. The plurality of control rods may include a first number of control rods forming a first group, and the plurality of control rods may include a second number of control rods forming a second group. A first circuit for may activate or deactivate the first group of control rods, and a second circuit may activate or deactivate the second group of control rods.

Abstract: An arrangement for joining two joining members includes a first part having a support surface, a first carrier element configured to carry at least one foil, a transportation unit configured to arrange the first carrier element such that the foil is arranged above the support surface in a vertical direction, and a second part configured to exert pressure to a joining stack, when the joining stack is arranged on the support surface. The joining stack includes a first joining member arranged on the support surface, a second joining member, and an electrically conductive connection layer arranged between the joining members. When pressure is exerted on the joining stack, the foil is arranged between the second part and the joining stack and is pressed onto the joining stack and the joining stack is pressed onto the first part, compressing the connection layer and forming a bond between the joining members.

Abstract: Techniques involve a hydraulic valve module having at least one hydraulic valve with a valve slide which can be adjusted by way of an electric actuator in order to supply hydraulic lines with hydraulic liquid by way of the hydraulic valve. The hydraulic valve module has a controller and an electric energy store. The controller and the electric energy store are set up to move the valve slide out of every possible valve slide position into a deactivation position by way of the electric actuator and energy which is stored in the electric energy store. This allows the safe operation of hydraulic valves without a restoring spring, wherein valves of this type and the actuators thereof can be of smaller and less expensive construction than in the case of conventional valves with a restoring spring.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for reducing vibrations or stresses in a rotor blade system. The system may include at least three rotor blades configured to be rotated about a main rotor axis, where each of the three rotor blades may be adjusted by at least one electrically-adjustable control rod of a plurality of control rods. The plurality of control rods may include a first number of control rods forming a first group, and the plurality of control rods may include a second number of control rods forming a second group. A first circuit for may activate or deactivate the first group of control rods, and a second circuit may activate or deactivate the second group of control rods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the data transfer and processing for the controlling of a rotor blade actuator, the system comprising: an adjusting device (2) that is arranged within the rotating system (10) of the helicopter, which is configured to provide at least one first rotor blade actuator (1); a first control system (3) that is arranged within the rotating system and that is coupled via signals (11) to the adjusting device (2); a first sensor (4) that is arranged within the rotating system (10) which is designed to detect at least one first control variable of the rotor blade actuator (1) in the time domain and to transmit this control variable in the time domain to the first control system (3) via a second signal-based coupling (12); wherein the first control system (3) is configured to receive the first control variable via the signal-based coupling (12), to determine at least one first control value in the time domain by using the received control variable in the time domain and by using a

Abstract: A method for providing vehicle assistance to a vehicle when parking in a parking lot is provided. The method includes identifying, by the path controller, one or more available parking spaces based on the one or more images. The method includes displaying, on a user interface in communication with the path controller, a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces, and receiving, on the user interface, a driver selection of a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces. The method includes determining, by the path controller, a path from a current position of the vehicle to an available parking space associated with the driver selection of the representation. The method includes instructing, a drive system of the vehicle, to autonomously drive the vehicle along the path.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for reducing vibrations or stresses in a rotor blade system. The system may include at least three rotor blades configured to be rotated about a main rotor axis, where each of the three rotor blades may be adjusted by at least one electrically-adjustable control rod of a plurality of control rods. The plurality of control rods may include a first number of control rods forming a first group, and the plurality of control rods may include a second number of control rods forming a second group. A first circuit for may activate or deactivate the first group of control rods, and a second circuit may activate or deactivate the second group of control rods.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides a method of maneuvering a vehicle in reverse for attachment to a trailer. The method includes: determining, at a computing device in communication with the neural network, a selected trailer in proximity to the vehicle; detecting at least one user input gesture performed by a user and captured in at least one image from at least one camera on the vehicle; selected a maneuver command for the vehicle based on the detected gesture; and executing the maneuver to move the vehicle from the initial position toward a final position adjacent the trailer.

Abstract: An arrangement for joining two joining members includes a first part having a support surface, a first carrier element configured to carry at least one foil, a transportation unit configured to arrange the first carrier element such that the foil is arranged above the support surface in a vertical direction, and a second part configured to exert pressure to a joining stack, when the joining stack is arranged on the support surface. The joining stack includes a first joining member arranged on the support surface, a second joining member, and an electrically conductive connection layer arranged between the joining members. When pressure is exerted to the joining stack, the foil is arranged between the second part and the joining stack and is pressed onto the joining stack and the joining stack is pressed onto the first part, compressing the connection layer and forming a substance-to-substance bond between the joining members.

Abstract: A method for providing vehicle assistance to a vehicle when parking in a parking lot is provided. The method includes identifying, by the path controller, one or more available parking spaces based on the one or more images. The method includes displaying, on a user interface in communication with the path controller, a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces, and receiving, on the user interface, a driver selection of a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces. The method includes determining, by the path controller, a path from a current position of the vehicle to an available parking space associated with the driver selection of the representation. The method includes instructing, a drive system of the vehicle, to autonomously drive the vehicle along the path.

Abstract: A disclosed vehicle control system includes a controller disposed within a defined closed area that stores a map with location information for objects within the defined closed area. The controller includes a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting the map in a form usable by navigation systems of vehicles within the defined closed area. A sensor assembly disposed within the defined closed area monitors a location and path of vehicles within the defined closed area and communicate information regarding the location and path of the vehicles to the controller. The controller updates the map responsive to changes in a location of vehicles and other objects within the defined closed area and transmits an updated map to vehicles within the defined closed area.

Abstract: A method for providing vehicle assistance to a vehicle when parking in a parking lot is provided. The method includes identifying, by the path controller, one or more available parking spaces based on the one or more images. The method includes displaying, on a user interface in communication with the path controller, a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces, and receiving, on the user interface, a driver selection of a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces. The method includes determining, by the path controller, a path from a current position of the vehicle to an available parking space associated with the driver selection of the representation. The method includes instructing, a drive system of the vehicle, to autonomously drive the vehicle along the path.

Abstract: The discovery concerns a rotor hub cover for a helicopter, whereby the rotor hub cover has been constructed as a rotational body with a dome-shaped cover and the rotor hub cover has performance and control electronic components, characterized by the arrangement of the performance electronic components and the control electronic components on a surface of the internal side or the dome-shaped cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning a vehicle to roadway lane markers includes measuring at least one of a first distance between the vehicle and lane markers for the roadway and a second distance between the vehicle and a recognizable object proximate to the roadway. The location of the vehicle is determined from a satellite navigation system receiver. This location is combined with the first and/or second distances to provide a localization of the vehicle on a high definition (“HD”) map of the roadway. A steering correction signal is generated in response to the comparison of the first distance to the localization of the vehicle on the HD map. The method further includes providing the steering correction signal to an electronic steering controller, wherein the electronic steering controller causes a vehicle steering mechanism to change the position of the vehicle in the roadway lane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the data transfer and processing for the controlling of a rotor blade actuator, the system comprising: an adjusting device (2) that is arranged within the rotating system (10) of the helicopter, which is configured to provide at least one first rotor blade actuator (1); a first control system (3) that is arranged within the rotating system and that is coupled via signals (11) to the adjusting device (2); a first sensor (4) that is arranged within the rotating system (10) which is designed to detect at least one first control variable of the rotor blade actuator (1) in the time domain and to transmit this control variable in the time domain to the first control system (3) via a second signal-based coupling (12); wherein the first control system (3) is configured to receive the first control variable via the signal-based coupling (12), to determine at least one first control value in the time domain by using the received control variable in the time domain and by using a

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides a method of maneuvering a vehicle in reverse for attachment to a trailer. The method includes: determining, at a computing device in communication with the neural network, a selected trailer in proximity to the vehicle; detecting at least one user input gesture performed by a user and captured in at least one image from at least one camera on the vehicle; selected a maneuver command for the vehicle based on the detected gesture; and executing the maneuver to move the vehicle from the initial position toward a final position adjacent the trailer.

Abstract: A method for providing vehicle assistance to a vehicle when parking in a parking lot is provided. The method includes identifying, by the path controller, one or more available parking spaces based on the one or more images. The method includes displaying, on a user interface in communication with the path controller, a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces, and receiving, on the user interface, a driver selection of a representation of the identified one or more available parking spaces. The method includes determining, by the path controller, a path from a current position of the vehicle to an available parking space associated with the driver selection of the representation. The method includes instructing, a drive system of the vehicle, to autonomously drive the vehicle along the path.

Abstract: The discovery concerns a rotor hub cover for a helicopter, whereby the rotor hub cover has been constructed as a rotational body with a dome-shaped cover and the rotor hub cover has performance and control electronic components, characterized by the arrangement of the performance electronic components and the control electronic components on a surface of the internal side or the dome-shaped cover.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for reducing vibrations or stresses in a rotor blade system. The system may include at least three rotor blades configured to be rotated about a main rotor axis, where each of the three rotor blades may be adjusted by at least one electrically-adjustable control rod of a plurality of control rods. The plurality of control rods may include a first number of control rods forming a first group, and the plurality of control rods may include a second number of control rods forming a second group. A first circuit for may activate or deactivate the first group of control rods, and a second circuit may activate or deactivate the second group of control rods.