Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring and controlling the braking system of a vehicle. In this context, for the monitoring, at least one braking variable representing the retarding force of at least one wheel brake is recorded, and is compared to a predefined threshold value. As a function of the comparison and of the driving situation of the vehicle and/or the operating state, at least one vehicle component located in the vehicle carries out at least one suitable measure during a braking procedure which modifies the slowdown at at least one wheel brake. In this context, it is observed that the overall slowdown of the vehicle should be held constant during the modification of the slowdown at the at least one wheel brake, or in any event, should be changed insignificantly.

Abstract: An electromechanically actuatable disk brake with a self-boosting device includes a wear readjusting device which can for instance be adjusted by means of an electric motor as an actuator, to compensate for wear of a restoring device.

Abstract: A disk brake having a first friction brake lining, which for braking can be pressed against a brake disk by pivoting of a support lever. A brake caliper is embodied as a floating caliper and an adjusting device is provided with which a second friction brake lining is adjustable transversely to the brake disk. In this way, a support angle (&agr;) and thus a magnitude of the self-boosting of the disk brake can be varied.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for detecting mechanical forces (F) with at least one magnetic-field-dependent sensor element, in which the output signal of the sensor element depends on the deflection of a mechanical component in the magnetic field in response to the exertion of force. The mechanical component here is a spring, which changes its location in the magnetic field in response to the exertion of force and is a component of a brake system for a motor vehicle; the at least one sensor element being located in the force flow of the brake caliper.

Abstract: In an actuator for superimposed steering engagement in a vehicle steering system, having a first and second input shaft (12, 14), an output shaft (13) coaxial with the first input shaft (12), and a superposition gear (15) disposed between the shafts (12-14) and received in an actuator housing (11), the superposition gear (15) has a two-stage, modified planetary gear (16) that has respective sun wheels (25, 26), connected in a manner fixed against relative rotation to the first input shaft (12) and to the output shaft (13), respectively, a satellite carrier (21) that can be driven by the second input shaft (14), and at least one stepped planet (22), retained rotatably on it, with two respective planet wheels (23, 24) that mesh with the sun wheels (25, 26).

Abstract: An electromechanical disk brake with mechanical self-boosting for instance by means of a ramp mechanism, which is intended for use in motor vehicles in which the ramp mechanism is braced in a circumferential direction relative to a brake disk on a brake bracket, in order thereby to keep a caliper guide of a floating caliper free of frictional and braking forces of the disk brake.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical brake with self-boosting by means of a wedge mechanism. An actuating force is exerted on the friction brake lining via toothing sets that mesh with one another. By means of an engagement angle of the toothing sets, a favorable force introduction angle of the actuating force on the friction brake lining can be attained. In addition, by using a nonround gear wheel and/or a non-straight rack as the toothing sets, flaring of a caliper upon braking and an infeeding motion of the friction brake lining transversely to a brake disk can be compensated for.

Abstract: A gear for vehicle steering systems is proposed, in which, by pivoting a shaft (5) of a pinion (17) in the radial direction (23) by means of a spring element (25), play-free transmission of the rotary motion from the shaft (5) to a power takeoff shaft (21) is assured.

Abstract: The improved drum brake includes an anchor plate, a drum, and a drum ring and brake shoes, which cooperate with the drum and are disposed in a drum chamber between the anchor plate and the drum, and ventilation openings on the drum.

Abstract: In a final control element for superimposed steering engagement of a vehicle steering system with a superposition gear (12) that has two input shafts (13, 14) and one output shaft (15), in order to attain a radial freedom from play, the superposition gear (12) is provided with a two-stage, modified planetary gear (25), which has a planet carrier (30), at least one stepped planet (31) that comprises two axially aligned planet wheels (311, 312) connected to one another in a manner fixed against relative rotation, and two sun wheels (32, 33); the first input shaft (13) is connected to one sun wheel (32), and the output shaft (15) is connected to the other sun wheel (33), in each case in a manner fixed against relative rotation, while the planet carrier (30) is drivable via the second input shaft (14), and means are provided for suppressing a tooth flank play that occurs between the at least stepped planet (31) and the sun wheels (32, 33).

Abstract: An electrically supported power steering system for motor vehicles includes an input shaft, which is mechanically linked to a steering wheel for transmitting a steering torque required for steering of wheels to be steered. An output element is mechanically linked to the wheels to be steered. An electric motor, through which a servo force can be applied directly or indirectly to the output element, is arranged on the power steering system. The input shaft and the output element are connected to one another via a torsion bar. A detection unit for detection of a torque acting on the input shaft and of other steering-specific parameters includes a single pulse generator designed as a magnet ring and at least one magnetoresistive sensor.

Abstract: An electrically assisted power steering system for motor vehicles includes an input shaft (5), which is operatively connected to a steering wheel, for transmitting a steering torque required to steer the vehicle wheels that are to be steered. An output member is operatively connected to the wheels to be steered. A servomotor (7), by which an auxiliary force can be exerted on the input shaft (5) or the output member, is disposed in the power steering system. The input shaft (5) and the output member are connected to one another via a torsion bar (4). A detection unit for detecting a steering torque acting on the input shaft (5) includes one magnetic ring (12, 14) each, connected to the input shaft (5) and the output member, and one associated sensor (13, 15) each. Each magnetic ring (12, 14) has the same number of magnetic pole pairs.

Abstract: An electronically assisted power steering system for motor vehicles contains a primary shaft (4), which is in operative connection with a manual steering wheel for transmitting the steering torque required for steering the steerable wheels of the vehicle. An auxiliary force can be exerted on the primary shaft (4) or the output member by a servo motor (6). A detection unit is used for non-contact detection of the direction and value of a steering angle and/or other movement-dependent values occurring at the primary shaft (4). The detection unit includes at least one pulse transmitter (13) connected with the primary shaft (4) or the output member, and at least one sensor (10). The pulse transmitter (13) is located in the interior of a housing (1), and the sensor (10) outside the housing (1). There is a gap between the pulse transmitter (13) and the sensor (10). The housing (1) is closed in the area located between the pulse transmitter (13) and the sensor (10).

Abstract: An auxiliary power source, for example, an electric motor, supplies the power assist for a steering unit via a worm gear (15, 16). The worm gear (15, 16) drives clutch hubs (22 and 23) in the opposite rotational directions. The auxiliary power can be transferred to a driven shaft (3) via a common clamping sleeve (27) that can be expanded polygonally by two rows of clamping bodies (28 and 30) into one or the other clutch hubs (22 or 23). The clamping sleeve (27) is slitted into functional segments (A and B). Depending on the direction of rotation of the steering spindle (1), one or the other functional segments (A or B) of the clamping sleeve (27) is always active. The clutch units (2) run in a lubricant so that there is little wear and tear. This steering system can be made at reasonable cost and takes little space for installation.