Abstract: An autocalibration method includes generating at least one sensor signal in response to measuring a physical quantity; compensating the at least one sensor signal based on at least one compensation parameter to generate at least one compensated sensor signal; generating the at least one compensation parameter based on the at least one sensor signal or the at least one compensated sensor signal; comparing each of the at least one compensation parameter to a respective tolerance range; on a condition that each of the at least one compensation parameter is within its respective tolerance range, transmitting the at least one compensation parameter as at least one validated compensation parameter to be used for compensating the at least one sensor signal; and on a condition that at least one of the at least one compensation parameter is not within its respective tolerance range, generating a fault detection signal.

Abstract: An autocalibration method includes generating at least one sensor signal in response to measuring a physical quantity; compensating the at least one sensor signal based on at least one compensation parameter to generate at least one compensated sensor signal; generating the at least one compensation parameter based on the at least one sensor signal or the at least one compensated sensor signal; comparing each of the at least one compensation parameter to a respective tolerance range; on a condition that each of the at least one compensation parameter is within its respective tolerance range, transmitting the at least one compensation parameter as at least one validated compensation parameter to be used for compensating the at least one sensor signal; and on a condition that at least one of the at least one compensation parameter is not within its respective tolerance range, generating a fault detection signal.

Abstract: An air inlet arrangement of a front fairing of a vehicle includes an air inlet element having at least one air inlet opening, and at least one adjustable air flap which is movable into an open position and into a closed position. The air flap in the open position opens up the air inlet opening and in the closed position closes the air inlet opening. The air flap is formed in two parts with two flap elements which are adjustable in an opposed manner.

Abstract: An autocalibration method includes generating at least one sensor signal in response to measuring a physical quantity; compensating the at least one sensor signal based on at least one compensation parameter to generate at least one compensated sensor signal; generating the at least one compensation parameter based on the at least one sensor signal or the at least one compensated sensor signal; comparing each of the at least one compensation parameter to a respective tolerance range; on a condition that each of the at least one compensation parameter is within its respective tolerance range, transmitting the at least one compensation parameter as at least one validated compensation parameter to be used for compensating the at least one sensor signal; and on a condition that at least one of the at least one compensation parameter is not within its respective tolerance range, generating a fault detection signal.

Abstract: A hardware monitor may receive information that identifies a requirement for a system. The requirement may be associated with operation of the system during a runtime operation of the system in an intended operating environment. The hardware monitor may program the one or more hardware components to analyze the system based on the requirement. The hardware monitor may receive a signal from the system during the runtime operation of the system in the intended operating environment. The hardware monitor may analyze the signal during the runtime operation of the system based on the requirement. The hardware monitor may determine, during the runtime operation of the system, that the requirement was violated during the runtime operation of the system based on analyzing the signal. The hardware monitor may output information indicating that the requirement was violated.

Abstract: A hardware monitor may receive information that identifies a requirement for a system. The requirement may be associated with operation of the system during a runtime operation of the system in an intended operating environment. The hardware monitor may program the one or more hardware components to analyze the system based on the requirement. The hardware monitor may receive a signal from the system during the runtime operation of the system in the intended operating environment. The hardware monitor may analyze the signal during the runtime operation of the system based on the requirement. The hardware monitor may determine, during the runtime operation of the system, that the requirement was violated during the runtime operation of the system based on analyzing the signal. The hardware monitor may output information indicating that the requirement was violated.

Abstract: A sidewall module of a motor vehicle in which a mounting beam which can be attached to the vehicle is preassembled with a self-supporting sidewall, and additional components may be installed in the sidewall module prior to assembly of the module on the vehicle. This approach to vehicle assembly creates a sidewall module that makes it possible to effectively utilize the construction space between the sidewall and the wheel house. Preferably, the mounting beam and the side wall are made of plastics, and the sidewall module is mounted on vehicle support structure arranged to permit the sidewall module to absorb energy in a collision with a pedestrian.

Abstract: A method for cooling a fuel injection system and fuel injection systems are proposed that improve the hot-starting performance of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method for cooling a fuel injection system and fuel injection systems are proposed that improve the hot-starting performance of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A fuel injector for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines, which is composed of two preassembled, independent subassemblies. In this context, a functional part essentially includes an electromagnetic circuit and a sealing valve, whereas a connecting part is essentially constituted of a hydraulic connection. In the ready-assembled injector, electrical connecting elements and hydraulic connecting elements of both subassemblies cooperate so that a reliable electrical and hydraulic connection is ensured. The valve is executed as a side-feed injector, and the electrical connection is located farther away from functional part than the hydraulic connection of the connecting part. The fuel injector is particularly suitable for use in fuel injection systems of mixture-compressing, positive ignition internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A simplified, economical, noise-abating mode of securing a unit embodied for instance as a valve. For securing the unit, the unit has a housing with a first portion having a first encompassing outer face and at least one second portion having at least one second encompassing outer face, wherein a first sealing ring can be mounted on the first outer face, and the first portion and first sealing ring can be introduced into a recess of an installation wall. A second sealing ring can be mounted on the second outer face of the second portion, and the second portion and second sealing ring can likewise be introduced into the recess, so that the support of the unit in the recess is effected by means of the first and second sealing rings without the first and second outer faces of the unit resting on inner faces of the recess.

Abstract: A fuel injection system includes a substantial integration of various components, the fuel injection system including at least one fuel injector and at least one intake manifold, as well as a fuel supply channel, which are all surrounded by a plastic sheathing. The full integration of the fuel injectors into an induction pipe component made of plastic leads to the reduction or elimination of both electrical and hydraulic interfaces. Thus, only a compact component remains that is very simple to attach to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. Means for electrically contacting the fuel injectors (1), such as connector sockets, are also fully integrated in the plastic sheathing. This fuel injection system is especially suited for use in mixture-compressing internal combustion engines having externally supplied ignition.

Abstract: The invention joins the intake module or intake tube to the engine with the aid of a displaceable retaining element. The retaining element, which in the mounted state is under initial tension, is braced against an engine retention face associated with the engine and against at least one counterpart intake module retention face joined to the intake module or intake tube. Because of the displaceability of the retaining element, the expense and effort of mounting and dismantling the intake module or intake tube to the engine by screws are substantially reduced. The engine is intended in particular for motor vehicles.

Abstract: Aggregates, such as fuel-injection valves, are directly connected via their connector pins to the printed-circuit board and do not necessitate any additional structural elements. The plug connector is designed so as not to lie or so as to lie only slightly above the plane of the printed-circuit board, so that, viewed in the extension direction of the fuel-injection valves, a very low overall height is attained for the device. Because of the small unit volume of the printed-circuit board, of the housing, and of the plug connector, the device requires comparatively little space. The device is especially suited for the common electrical contacting of electromagnetically actuated fuel-injection valves.

Abstract: A valve fuel injection including a filter on the valve, the filter includes a filter cloth which is disposed on the circumference of the valve body in such a way that the filter cloth covers the through openings of the valve body. The filter cloth is provided with a sprayed plastic coating except in the area of the through openings in order to fix the filter cloth in its position relative to the through openings. In this way, contamination of the valve interior with plastic particles is avoided. The fuel injection valve is particularly suitable for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A known fuel injection valve that can be secured to a fuel distributor by rotating the fuel injection valve about a longitudinal valve axis. A first electrical contact element extends out of the valve housing, parallel to the longitudinal valve axis. Such fuel injection valves can be electrically contacted by a bank of contacts that can be mounted on the fuel distributor in a direction of the longitudinal valve axis. The novel fuel injection valve includes first electrical contact elements which extend radially outward. By rotating the fuel injection valve about its longitudinal valve axis, an electrically conductive connection can be made between first electrical contact elements and second electrical contact elements that electrically contact the connection in the fuel injection valve. In this way, a simple, very compact, safe and secure electrical contacting of the fuel injection valves is attained.

Abstract: A fuel distributor which has a valve acceptance opening for fuel injection valves which are in connection with a main flow conduit. The fuel distributor is easily manufactured from a profiled semi-finished product and has a fuel volume, free of vapor bubbles, located around the fuel injection valve. During a hot start of the internal combustion engine, this fuel volume permits fuel which is free from bubbles and permits a good ignitability to be sprayed through the fuel injection valves. The fuel distributor according to the invention is particularly suitable for fuel injection systems of mixture-compressing spark-ignition internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A known fuel distributor, which has continuous valve receptacle openings for fuel injection valves. The fuel distributor prevents vapor bubbles that cause difficulties in engine starting to form. The novel fuel distributor has a fuel supply line split by a partition into a first conduit and a second conduit; the second conduit serves as a reservoir and communicates both with the first conduit, through a through opening, and with the various valve receptacle openings. In the fuel reservoir, fuel free of vapor bubbles can collect after the shutoff of the hot engine; upon hot starting of the engine, this makes it possible to inject fuel that is free of vapor bubbles and is readily ignitable through the fuel injection valves. The fuel distributor according to the invention is especially well-suited for fuel injection systems of mixture-compressing internal combustion engines with externally supplied ignition.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a fuel-air mixture for multi-cylinder internal combustion engines having an electromagnetically actuated fuel injection valve with a valve seat and valve member, and a distributor with an air feed and a number of distributor bores, corresponding to the number of engine cylinders, and communicating with the air feed. In order for there to be only an extremely slight variation in quantity of the fuel metered to the various distributor bores during the valve opening, while having a simple structure of the fuel injection valve, the valve member is carried by a valve needle that is axially displaceably guided in a valve chamber preceding the valve seat by means of a guide segment, the fuel being delivered to the valve chamber in a region between the valve seat and the guide segment.

Abstract: A known fuel injection valve that can be secured to a fuel distributor by rotating the fuel injection valve about a longitudinal valve axis. A first electrical contact element extends out of the valve housing, parallel to the longitudinal valve axis. Such fuel injection valves can be electrically contacted by a bank of contacts that can be mounted on the fuel distributor in a direction of the longitudinal valve axis. The novel fuel injection valve includes first electrical contact elements which extend radially outward. By rotating the fuel injection valve about its longitudinal valve axis, an electrically conductive connection can be made between first electrical contact elements and second electrical contact elements that electrically contact the connection in the fuel injection valve.