Abstract: A plate-shaped structural component has a concrete substrate that contains a reinforcement mesh of several micro-plies with a respective mesh width of approximately 5 to 60 mm. At least one additional panel is attached sandwich-like on the concrete substrate by mechanical anchoring and by adhesive connection.

Abstract: A support element is provided for the mutual support of a fuel injector in a valve receptacle, e.g., the valve receptacle of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, and of the fuel injector against a fuel distribution line. The support element has a clamp, clips and brackets.

Abstract: A support element is provided for the mutual bracing of a fuel injector in a valve seat of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and a fuel-distributor line. The support element is formed such that the forces acting on the fuel injector act only in the axial direction and have no radial component.

Abstract: A support element is provided for the mutual support of a fuel injector in a valve receptacle, e.g., the valve receptacle of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, and of the fuel injector against a fuel distribution line. The support element has a clamp, clips and brackets.

Abstract: A coextruded multi-layer film has at least one starch blend layer of a modified thermoplastic starch blend that contains more than 1% to 10% water and at least one polyester layer of a biodegradable polyester. The starch blend layer contains no polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer of at least a first and a second randomly repeating monomer units. The coextruded multi-layer film is stretched after coextrusion and is suitable for packaging food.

Abstract: A support element for the mutual bracing of a fuel injector (1) in a valve seat of a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and the fuel injector (1) at a fuel-distributor line (2) is formed such that the forces acting on the fuel injector (1) act only in the axial direction and have no radial component.

Abstract: A rack, in particular for cable television, having a number of modules whose inputs and outputs are connected by means of cables for the transmission of radio frequency signals and control signals, is described. The modules (2) are connected via the common inputs and outputs by means of coaxial cables (3) which carry radio frequency signals as well as coded control signals.

Abstract: A mounting device for attaching a fuel injector both to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and to a fuel distribution line, includes two spring tongues which are insertable into a holding groove of the fuel injector or the fuel distribution line. A distance between the tips of the spring tongues is smaller than the largest diameter of the opening surface enclosed by them, and the spring tongues are radially elastically displaced with respect to an axis of the fuel injector. At least two spring elements, elastically displaced in the axial direction with respect to the spring tongues by either tensile or compressive forces, are formed and are axially non-positively, detachably connectable to the opposite fuel injector or the fuel distribution line via a catch connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component for producing thermoplastically moldable, biodegradable and bright polymer mixtures based on starch, with good dimensional stability in water. The dimensional stability in water and the biodegradability of said component are adjustable and the component can be used for producing sheet materials, semi-finished or finished products, for example for packagings, containers, articles required in horticultural nurseries, and for other purposes. The invention, furthermore, relates to a process for producing the component from polyvinyl acetate and alkali silicate. A suspension of polyvinyl acetate is hydrolized and saponified in the batch process in the presence of catalytic additions such as, in particular glycerol, by adding the alkali silicate and hydroxides at high temperatures. Organosilicates of high homogeneity and fineness are formed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer blend of a bi-continuous phase structure contains thermoplastic starch, at least one synthetic polymer, and a hydrolysis component on PVAc basis. The starch component of the polymer blend has a molecular weight which is only minimally reduced relative to native starch. The thermoplastic polymer blend is produced by reactive extrusion of a mixture of native starch and at feast one hydrophobic polymer with addition of a hydrolyzed component on polyvinyl acetate basis and of lower polyfunctional alcohols and water in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The thermoplastic polymer blend is used for producing injection molded, deep-drawn, or blow-molded parts, foils or raw materials for fibers as well as material for melt film coatings.

Abstract: A mounting device for attaching a fuel injector both to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and to a fuel distribution line, includes two spring tongues which are insertable into a holding groove of the fuel injector or the fuel distribution line. A distance between the tips of the spring tongues is smaller than the largest diameter of the opening surface enclosed by them, and the spring tongues are radially elastically displaced with respect to an axis of the fuel injector. At least two spring elements, elastically displaced in the axial direction with respect to the spring tongues by either tensile or compressive forces, are formed and are axially non-positively, detachably connectable to the opposite fuel injector or the fuel distribution line via a catch connection.

Abstract: A fuel injection system for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine, including at least one fuel injector and a fuel rail, includes, for each fuel injector, an intake connectible to an intake section of the fuel injector. A corrugated tube is arranged between the intake of the fuel rail and the intake section of the fuel injector. The corrugated tube includes two identical end sections that are able to be brought together concentrically with guide sections of the intake section of the fuel injector and of the intake of the fuel rail. Sealing arrangement are undetachably arranged at the end sections.

Abstract: In a method of obstacle detection and terrain classification for off-road vehicles, a range image of the terrain within a scene is generated by scanning the scene using, for example, a range-imaging sensor. The sensor data are then transformed into a three-dimensional surface which is composed of individual finite elements and which models the scene that has been scanned by the sensor; and the three-dimensional surface is provided to yield a Terrain Elevation Function which is defined in a terrestrial coordinate system. (The Terrain Elevation Function is extended continuously where it is undefined.) A Confidence Function is generated for the Terrain Elevation Function defined in the same coordinate system as the Terrain Elevation Function, the Confidence Function representing a measure of confidence in the Terrain Elevation Function and depending on the distance of a value of the Terrain Elevation Function from a sensor measurement point.

Abstract: A fuel-injection system for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine, having at least one fuel injector and a fuel-distributor line, is provided with an inflow for each fuel injector, which has a flexible section and is connectable to an inflow section of the fuel injector. The flexible section is made up of three concentric sleeve sections which radially overlap at least partially and are interconnected by bends, doubled when viewed in the axial cross section.

Abstract: A fuel injector (1) for the direct injection of fuel into the combustion chamber (18) of a mixture-compressing, spark-ignition internal combustion engine includes a nozzle body (2) and a sealing ring (15) which seals off the fuel injector (1) from a cylinder head (11) of the internal combustion engine. An adhesion-reducing coating (17) is provided in an annular gap (14) formed between a wall (13) of the cylinder head (11) and the nozzle body (2) of the fuel injector (1).

Abstract: A fuel injection system for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine, including at least one fuel injector (2) and a fuel rail, has, for each fuel injector (2), an intake (6) connectible to an intake section (9) of the fuel injector (2). A corrugated tube (3, 21) is arranged between the intake (6) of the fuel rail and the intake section (9) of the fuel injector (2). The corrugated tube (3, 21) has two identical end sections (4a, 4b) that are able to be brought together concentrically with guide sections (5a, 5b) of the intake section (9) of the fuel injector (2) and of the intake (6) of the fuel rail. Sealing means (17) are undetachably arranged at the end sections (4a, 4b).

Abstract: A fuel-injection system for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine, having at least one fuel injector (2) and a fuel-distributor line, is provided with an inflow (3) for each fuel injector (2), which has a flexible section (16) and is connectable to an inflow section (6) of the fuel injector (2). The flexible section (16) is made up of three concentric sleeve sections (9, 11, 13) which radially overlap at least partially and are interconnected by bends (14), doubled when viewed in the axial cross section.

Abstract: A rack, in particular for cable television, having a number of modules whose inputs and outputs are connected by means of cables for the transmission of radio frequency signals and control signals, is described. The modules (2) are connected via the common inputs and outputs by means of coaxial cables (3) which carry radio frequency signals as well as coded control signals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component for producing thermoplastically moldable, biodegradable and bright polymer mixtures based on starch, with good dimensional stability in water. The dimensional stability in water and the biodegradability of said component are adjustable and the component can be used for producing sheet materials, semi-finished or finished products, for example for packagings, containers, articles required in horticultural nurseries, and for other purposes. The invention, furthermore, relates to a process for producing the component from polyvinyl acetate and alkali silicate. A suspension of polyvinyl acetate is hydrolized and saponified in the batch process in the presence of catalytic additions such as, in particular glycerol, by adding the alkali silicate and hydroxides at high temperatures. Organosilicates of high homogeneity and fineness are formed.

Abstract: A diode network having at least one diode which during operation is located in the path of an HF signal, a predetermined diode voltage being applied to the diode to adjust its operating point, is characterised in that a control device is provided to maintain the diode voltage constant. With the invention it is advantageous that, due to the measurement of the DC voltage acting on the diode itself and influencing the operating point, it is not necessary to provide a low-resistance coupling between a voltage source and the diode, with respect to direct current.