Cooling-Prioritization Valve for a Hydraulic System of a Motor Vehicle Transmission

A cooling prioritization valve () for a hydraulic system () of a motor vehicle transmission () includes a valve housing (), a valve slide (), an inlet (), an outlet (), and a further outlet (). A secondary system pressure circuit () of the hydraulic system () can be connected to the inlet (), a cooler () can be connected to the outlet () or to the further outlet (), and a suction loading () can be connected to the outlet () or to the further outlet (). In a starting position, the inlet () is not connected either to the outlet () or to the further outlet (). In a first control position, the inlet () is connected to the outlet (). In a second control position, the inlet () is connected to the outlet () and the further outlet (). 111-: (canceled)12543. A cooling prioritization valve () for a hydraulic system () of a motor vehicle transmission () , comprising:{'b': '6', 'a valve housing ();'}{'b': '7', 'a valve slide ();'}{'b': '18', 'an inlet ();'}{'b': '15', 'an outlet (); and'}{'b': '21', 'a further outlet (),'}{'b': 39', '4', '18', '54', '15', '21', '44', '15', '21, 'wherein a secondary system pressure circuit () of the hydraulic system () is be connectable to the inlet (), a cooler () is connectable to the outlet () or to the further outlet (), and a suction loading () is connectable to the outlet () or to the further outlet (),'}{'b': 5', '7', '6, 'wherein the cooling prioritization valve () is configured for displacing the valve slide () within the valve housing () into each of a starting position, a first control position, and a second control position, and'}{'b': 18', '15', '21', '18', '15', '18', '15', '21, 'wherein the inlet () is not connected either to the outlet () or to the further outlet () in the starting position, the inlet () is connected to the outlet () in the first control position, and the inlet () is connected to the outlet () and to the further outlet () in the second control position.'}135. The cooling prioritization valve () of claim 12 , ...

Soot sensor

A soot sensor for the detection of soot particles in an exhaust gas flow, having interdigitally engaged measurement electrodes applied on a substrate. An electrical resistance between the measurement electrodes is a measure of soot load of the exhaust gas flow. The measurement electrodes are divided into two regions, a first region in which no soot particles can be deposited and a second region where soot particles are deposited from the exhaust gas flow. The first region and the second region are exposed simultaneously to the other conditions prevailing in the exhaust gas flow.

Drive Train Unit and Drive Train for a Motor Vehicle

A drive train unit (HY, G) for a motor vehicle includes a first shaft (TW), a second shaft (PW), and a third shaft (AN). The first shaft (TW) is rotatably mounted at an inner diameter of the second shaft (PW) with a first bearing (L). The second shaft (PW) is rotatably mounted at an inner diameter of the third shaft (AN) with a second bearing (L L). A lube oil feed to the first bearing (L) and the second bearing (L L) takes place through a bore hole (B) arranged in the first shaft (TW). An oil baffle chamber (S) is formed at an inner surface of the second shaft (PW) and includes a first outflow (S) and a second outflow (S). A drive train for a motor vehicle may include such a drive train unit (HY, G). 110-. (canceled)11. A drive train unit (HY , G) for a motor vehicle , comprising:a housing (GG);a first shaft (TW), a second shaft (PW), and a third shaft (AN), the first, second, and third shafts (TW, PW, A) rotatably mounted relative to the housing (GG);{'b': 1', '2', '2', '1', '2', '2, 'i': x', 'x, 'a first bearing (L) and a second bearing (L, L), the first shaft (TW) rotatably mounted at an inner diameter of the second shaft (PW) at least with the first bearing (L), the second shaft (PW) rotatably mounted at an inner diameter of the third shaft (AN) at least with the second bearing (L, L),'}{'b': 1', '2', '2', '1, 'i': 'x', 'wherein a lube oil feed to the first bearing (L) and the second bearing (L, L) takes place through a bore hole (B) arranged in the first shaft (TW), and'}{'b': 1', '2', '1', '1', '1', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': 'x', 'wherein an oil baffle chamber (S) is formed at an inner surface of the second shaft (PW), and the oil baffle chamber (S) comprises a first outflow (S) and a second outflow (S), the first and second outflows (S) arranged such that a first oil flow (F) to the first bearing (L) starts from the first outflow (S) and a second oil flow (F) to the second bearing (L, L) starts from the second outflow (S).'}120100. The drive train unit ( ...

System pressure valve for a hydraulic system of a motor vehicle transmission

Saturation of a secondary system pressure circuit ( 18 ) of a hydraulic system ( 4 ) of a motor vehicle transmission is earlier, in that an excess amount of oil from a primary system pressure circuit ( 16 ) of the hydraulic system ( 4 ) is not directed to a suction charging ( 40 ), but rather into the secondary system pressure circuit ( 18 ). This can take place via a system pressure valve ( 9 ) for the primary system pressure circuit ( 16 ), which is configured for this function.

Fastening system for a machine element

Fastening system for a machine element (41), in particular for an elongate machine element (41), in particular for a toothed rack or a linear guide, for fastening in an abutment (45), in particular a machine bed or a flange, comprising: an eccentric bolt (1) which comprises a pin section (5) to be received in a receiving opening (55) of an abutment (45) and comprises a joining section (7), wherein the joining section is arranged in an eccentric manner in relation to the pin section (5), and an eccentric sleeve (3) to be slid onto the joining section (7).

Hydraulic system for a transmission of a motor vehicle

A hydraulic system for a transmission of a motor vehicle, the system having first and second pumps for conveying hydraulic fluid into primary and/or system-pressure circuits so that an intended pressure prevails in the circuits. The system further including liquid retention means preventing a flow of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the second pump from being conducted through the first pump when the first pump is not conveying and the second pump is conveying, and preventing a flow of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the first pump from being conducted through the second pump when the second pump is not conveying and the first pump is conveying. The system additionally including a sailing-mode lubricating valve for controlling, by an open-loop system, a flow rate of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the second pump into the primary and/or secondary system-pressure circuits such that the intended pressure is set in the system-pressure circuits.

Device Reducing Drag Loss in an Automatic Transmission

A drag torque reduction device for an automatic transmission includes a hydraulic controller with a parallel connection of a pressure relief valve, a constant aperture and a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture that is positioned upstream of a radiator relative to a flow of fluid to the radiator. The parallel connection is disposed between a first control edge of a converter switching valve and a first line. The first line leads to both to the radiator and through a check valve to the converter ring. The first control edge of the converter switching valve is open and lubricating oil flows through the parallel connection when the converter switching valve is in a first switching position. The first control edge of the converter switching valve is closed and lubricating oil does not flow through the parallel connection when the converter switching valve is in a second switching position. 16-. (canceled)7. A drag torque reduction device for an automatic transmission , comprising:a plurality of multi-disk shift elements;a hydrodynamic converter;a converter clutch;a converter switching valve connected to a converter ring of the hydrodynamic converter; anda hydraulic controller with a radiator, the hydraulic controller operable to control the plurality of multi-disk shift elements, the hydrodynamic torque converter and the converter clutch, the hydraulic controller comprising a parallel connection of a pressure relief valve, a constant aperture and a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture, the parallel connection positioned upstream of the radiator relative to a flow of fluid to the radiator, the pressure relief valve configured to open against a spring force above a pressure threshold, the constant aperture configured to permit a minimum flow through the parallel connection to the radiator, the temperature-dependent, switchable aperture configured to open above a temperature threshold, the parallel connection providing a minimum lubrication and cooling at low ...

Rotary slide valve

The invention relates to a rotary slide valve comprising a housing, a valve slide, a valve seat having a sealing surface, against which the valve slide rests and in which a flow opening is provided, which has a curved outer contour at least in substantial parts, wherein the valve slide can be pivoted about an axis that is eccentric to the center of curvature of the outer contour on the side of the center of curvature that faces away from the flow opening, and a drive that can adjust the valve slide between a closed position and an open position.

Hydraulic Control Unit for an Automatic Transmission of a Motor Vehicle

A hydraulic control unit () for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes a volumetric flow rate control valve (). The hydraulic control unit () is configured for delivering hydraulic fluid to an inlet () of the volumetric flow rate control valve (). An outlet () of the volumetric flow rate control valve () is connected to a torque converter torus of the automatic transmission. In addition, the volumetric flow rate control valve () is configured for directing the hydraulic fluid across an orifice (), so that the pressure of the hydraulic fluid is reduced and a constant flow of hydraulic fluid is feedable to a torque converter torus. 112-. (canceled)1343141849. A hydraulic control unit () for an automatic transmission () of a motor vehicle () , the hydraulic control unit () comprising a volumetric flow rate control valve ( , ) , wherein:{'b': 4', '28', '59', '18', '49, 'the hydraulic control unit () is configured for feeding hydraulic fluid to an inlet (, ) of the volumetric flow rate control valve (, );'}{'b': 31', '71', '18', '49', '9', '3, 'an outlet (, ) of the volumetric flow rate control valve (, ) is connected to a torque converter torus () of the automatic transmission (); and'}{'b': 28', '59', '44', '66', '9, 'the volumetric flow rate control valve (, ) is configured for directing the hydraulic fluid across an orifice (, ) so that a pressure of the hydraulic fluid is reduced and a constant flow of the hydraulic fluid is feedable to the torque converter torus ().'}144443118. The hydraulic control unit () of claim 13 , wherein the orifice () is arranged downstream from the outlet () of the volumetric flow rate control valve ().1546649. The hydraulic control unit () of claim 13 , wherein the orifice () is arranged within the volumetric flow rate control valve ().16446484948. The hydraulic control unit () of claim 15 , further comprising a housing part () with a recess () claim 15 , wherein the volumetric flow rate control valve () is arranged in the ...

Magnetized nut for fastening a compressor wheel of an exhaust turbocharger to the turbo shaft, and method for the production thereof

A magnetized nut for fastening a compressor wheel of an exhaust turbocharger to a turbo shaft. The nut has a base body made of a non-magnetic material forming a hollow space for accommodating a magnetic material, and a method for the production of the magnetized nut. In order to provide a magnetized nut that is produced in a simple and cost-effective manner and ensures as equal a distribution of mass as possible with regard to the rotational axis of the nut, the magnetic material is introduced into the hollow space using injection molding.

METHOD FOR THE EMERGENCY ACTUATION OF AN AUTOMATED DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for emergency actuation of an automated dual-clutch transmission of a vehicle with electrohydraulic control via a transmission control device. The method includes disengaging one clutch of the dual-clutch transmission, in order to realize emergency operation of the transmission and applying pressure on the other clutch after an error signal is transmitted indicating a malfunction of the transmission and/or the transmission control device. In order to keep the complexity of the hardware of the hydraulic system low, both clutches are disengaged, when an error signal occurs, and adjusted to a safe initial state, and an actuating pressure is only re-applied to one of the two clutches after the initial state is reached. In addition to the already existing elements of the hydraulic system, only one device or software is required which detects and selects the clutch that is more advantageous for continued driving operation.

PRESSURE MEDIUM-ACTUATED CONTROL DEVICE OF AN AUTOMATED STEP-BY-STEP VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION

A pressure medium-actuated control device of an automated step-by-step variable speed transmission. The device having a control valve for controlling an actively engaged disconnectable type clutch which is disposed along a power flow path between a motor and a transmission input shaft, and a self-retaining valve located in the pressure supply of the clutch control valve for a rotational speed-dependent emergency actuation of the disconnectable type clutch. An electrical switch-off actuator is connected to the self-retaining valve such that the valve piston, of the self-retaining valve, can be moved into an idle position to lock the pressure supply of the clutch control valve in a powered state of the switch-off actuator, and into an operating position determined by the applied control pressures in the power-off state of the switch-off actuator.

Lubricating Device for a Transmission, and Transmission Comprising Said Lubricating Device

A greaser for a transmission includes a shaft () having an axial bore () and a plurality of axially spaced radial bores (). Each of at least one tube () is inserted into a respective one of the axially spaced radial bores () and extends radially inwardly into the axial bore () beyond a circumferential surface () of the axial bore () that is adjacent the respective one of the axially spaced radial bores (). Each of the at least one tube () includes a slot () at a tube end () facing a central axis () of the shaft (). The slot () of each of the at least one tube () extends along a central axis () of the respective tube () into an interior space of the axial bore (). 113-: (canceled)14. A greaser for a transmission , comprising:{'b': 1', '3', '6', '6', '6', '6', '6', '6', '3', '6', '6', '6', '3', '1, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'a', 'b', 'c', 'a', 'b', 'c, 'a shaft () having an axial bore () and a plurality of axially spaced radial bores (, , ), the axially spaced radial bores (, , ) opening into the axial bore (), the axially spaced radial bores (, , ) configured for transferring lubricant fed to the axial bore () to components arranged outside the shaft (); and'}{'b': 8', '8', '8', '8', '6', '6', '8', '8', '3', '4', '3', '6', '6, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'at least one tube (, ), each of the at least one tube (, ) inserted into a respective one of the axially spaced radial bores (, ), each of the at least one tube (, ) extending radially inwardly into the axial bore () beyond a circumferential surface () of the axial bore () that is adjacent the respective one of the axially spaced radial bores (, ),'}{'b': 6', '6', '6', '8', '8', '11', '11', '10', '10', '2', '1', '11', '11', '8', '8', '9', '9', '8', '8', '3, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'wherein, in order to adjust lubricant flow through the axially spaced radial bores (, , ), each of the at least one tube (, ) comprises a slot (, ) at a ...

Device for the control at least of a hydraulically operable switching element of an automatic transmission

A device for controlling a hydraulically operable switching element (2) of an automatic transmission of a vehicle with a position valve mechanism (3) having a main switch piston (6) which is spring biased into a first switch position and a second switch position with a pilot pressure (P_MV) which is adjustable through an electrically operated actuator (5). An additional switch piston (7) and the main switch piston (6) are axially actuated in a valve housing (8). Depending on the position of the pistons (6, 7), faces (6A, 7A) of the respective pistons are either spaced apart or adjacent. The additional switch piston (7) is adjustable depending on a pilot pressure (p_K) of a switching element which engages a gear for forward drive.

Method For Evaluating the State of A Soot Sensor In A Motor Vehicle

A method for performing on-board functional diagnostics on a soot sensor of a vehicle and/or for detecting further components in the soot in a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine. The soot sensor is electrically connected to an evaluation circuit with is permanently installed in the motor vehicle. In order to specify a method for performing functional diagnostics on a soot sensor and/or for detecting further components in the soot, with which method it is possible to detect a faulty soot sensor and/or further components in the soot in a cost-effective way, the evaluation circuit measures the temperature coefficient of the soot sensor and detects the defectiveness of the soot sensor and/or the presence of further components in the soot on the basis of the temperature coefficient of the soot sensor.

Hydraulic system of an automatic transmission with multiple valve devices

A hydraulic system for an automatic transmission a valve slide longitudinally adjustable in a valve housing between a first axial position and a second axial position such that a plurality of valve seat pockets are selectively brought into operative connection with each other. A control surface of the valve slide, first and second additional control surface of the valve slide and a spring of a parking brake valve are matched to one another such that the total actuating force applied to the slide valve displaces the slide valve to the first axial position when an actuating pressure of the parking brake unit, a pressure signal at the control surface of the valve slide and an additional pressure signal at the second additional control surface of the valve slide are applied.

Rechargeable battery pack

A rechargeable battery pack includes an external housing with a housing base and a housing hood, connected to the housing base and surrounding an interior space, and a rechargeable battery cell block arranged in the interior space. The battery pack has a water discharge structure for discharging water contained in the interior space and/or water entering the external housing from the outside. The water discharge structure has, on one side of the external housing, a double-labyrinth wall structure which is open to liquid. An outer labyrinth wall structure is formed by overlapping respectively of an outer side wall of the housing base and housing hood. An inner labyrinth wall structure, which is arranged offset in relation to the outer labyrinth wall structure in the direction of the interior space, is formed by overlapping respectively of an inner side wall of the housing base and housing hood.

Transmission device with a hydraulic system

A hydraulic system for a transmission device includes a primary pressure circuit and a secondary pressure circuit suppliable with hydraulic fluid from a defined saturation condition of the primary pressure circuit. A converter lock-up clutch is subjected to an operating pressure by a converter clutch valve. An inner torus chamber is suppliable with hydraulic fluid at a converter pressure of the secondary pressure circuit by a converter switching valve and by a valve device and a throttle device of the primary pressure circuit. The throttle device of the primary pressure circuit is downstream of the valve device of the primary pressure circuit.

Drive train unit and drive train for a motor vehicle

A drive train unit (HY, G) for a motor vehicle includes a first shaft (TW), a second shaft (PW), and a third shaft (AN). The first shaft (TW) is rotatably mounted at an inner diameter of the second shaft (PW) with a first bearing (L1). The second shaft (PW) is rotatably mounted at an inner diameter of the third shaft (AN) with a second bearing (L2, L2x). A lube oil feed to the first bearing (L1) and the second bearing (L2, L2x) takes place through a bore hole (B1) arranged in the first shaft (TW). An oil baffle chamber (S) is formed at an inner surface of the second shaft (PW) and includes a first outflow (S1) and a second outflow (S2). A drive train for a motor vehicle may include such a drive train unit (HY, G).

Hydraulic control arrangement for controlling a variable fluid volume flow

A hydraulic control system for controlling a variable fluid volume flow to a consumer (6, 60, 94, 126, 146, 162), for example a flow of cooling oil to a wet-operating clutch, with a hydraulically pilot-controlled control valve connected to a fluid supply. The first control valve (2, 56, 90, 122, 142) is designed such that, in the absence of any pilot control pressure (pVST), the valve delivers a specified initial volume flow (Q1) and, as the variable pilot control pressure (pVST) increases, the valve delivers a continuously increasing volume flow (QK). At least one second, independent, also hydraulically pilot-controlled valve (170) is designed such that this valve is activated in a specified range (55, 88, 120, 132, 140, 152) of the variable pilot control pressure (pVST).

Assembly for Blocking and Enabling a Shifting Position of a Shifting Element

A system for locking and releasing a shifting position of a shifting element that is hydraulically actuatable by an actuating pressure is provided. The shifting element is arranged coaxially with a transmission shaft. The system includes a stop valve. The stop valve is subjectable to a control pressure that is separate from the actuating pressure of the shifting element. The stop valve is arranged radially inside the shifting element in the transmission housing.

Hydraulic Control Device for an Automatic Transmission

In an operating state of the automatic transmission in which a transmission stage is engaged and no gearshift occurs, the stop valve ( 1 ) is in a first shifting position, in which at least the torque-transferring shift element (K) is sealed tight against the rest of the hydraulic system by means of the allocated stop valve ( 1 ), such that the actuating pressure (p_K) enclosed in the shift element (K) remains essentially constant or does not decrease. It is thereby provided that the stop valve ( 1 ) is formed and arranged in the hydraulic system in such a manner that it is held in the first shifting position by the force of a barrier pressure (p_S) generated by the pump (P), and, upon a standstill of the pump (P) or falling below a certain value of the pressure generated by the pump (P), the stop valve ( 1 ) is automatically displaceable at least through the action of the trapped shift element pressure (p_K) into a second shifting position, in which the respective shift element (K) is connected to the rest of the hydraulic system and the shift element (K) is open.

Hydraulic Valve System of a Parking Lock Device

An electrohydraulic transmission control system ( 1 ) includes a parking lock valve ( 2 ). The electrohydraulic transmission control system ( 1 ) is configured such that, during normal operation of the electrohydraulic transmission control system ( 1 ) in which at least one electrohydraulic pressure adjuster (EDSSYS) is actuatable with current, the parking lock valve ( 2 ) can be held in a defined operating state in which an actuation pressure (p_sys) acts on a parking lock cylinder ( 3 ) above a normal pressure level. The electrohydraulic transmission control system ( 1 ) is configured such that, during emergency operation of the electrohydraulic transmission control system ( 1 ) in which the at least one electrohydraulic pressure adjuster (EDSSYS) is not fed with current and the actuation pressure (p_sys) is at least temporarily set to an emergency pressure level higher than the normal pressure level by the at least one pressure source ( 7 ), a pressure level of the actuation pressure (p_sys) that holds the parking lock valve ( 2 ) in the defined operating state corresponds at least approximately to the emergency pressure level.

Harness

A harness for a battery pack that can be worn on the back and that supplies electrical energy to hand-held electrical tools includes a support base and a support strap unit for the support base, as well as a holding device for releasably holding a battery pack in a support position on the support base. The holding device has a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the battery pack in a docking position, and a securing mechanism on the support base for securing the battery pack in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position. The docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base.

System Pressure Valve for a Hydraulic System of a Motor Vehicle Transmission

Saturation of a secondary system pressure circuit (18) of a hydraulic system (4) of a motor vehicle transmission is earlier, in that an excess amount of oil from a primary system pressure circuit (16) of the hydraulic system (4) is not directed to a suction charging (40), but rather into the secondary system pressure circuit (18). This can take place via a system pressure valve (9) for the primary system pressure circuit (16), which is configured for this function.

Hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission

A hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission includes a shut-off valve arranged between a first pressure adjusting device and a respective shifting element cylinder of a plurality of shifting elements. In the first shifting position of the shut-off valve, the first pressure adjusting device is hydraulically connected to the respective shifting element cylinder through the shut-off valve. In the second shifting position of the shut-off valve, the shifting element cylinder is sealed by the shut-off valve relative to the first pressure adjusting device. The shut-off valve is an releasable check valve. The releasable check valve includes a check valve and an unblocking device. The unblocking device is actuatable by a control pressure from a second pressure adjusting device.

Soot Sensor

A soot sensor for the detection of soot particles in an exhaust gas flow, having interdigitally engaged measurement electrodes applied on a substrate. An electrical resistance between the measurement electrodes is a measure of soot load of the exhaust gas flow. The measurement electrodes are divided into two regions, a first region in which no soot particles can be deposited and a second region where soot particles are deposited from the exhaust gas flow. The first region and the second region are exposed simultaneously to the other conditions prevailing in the exhaust gas flow.

Control Valve Assembly for Controlling a Starting Clutch of an Automatic Transmission

The invention involves a control valve arrangement to activate at least one start-up clutch of a motor vehicle automatic transmission with at least one clutch control valve ( 3, 3′, 3″ ) across which a supply pressure (P_V 1 ) can be led into a pressure chamber of an associated clutch activation device ( 4, 4′ ), with a pressure regulating valve ( 166 ), which is controlled by an electronic control device, and at least one control valve of the control valve arrangement is supplied with a pilot pressure (P_VST 3 ), and with a self-maintaining hydraulic unit with whose help a hydraulic emergency operation can be maintained with a closed start-up clutch upon the failure of an electronic control device and thus the absence of a pilot pressure (P_VST 3 ) in at least many operational situations. This control valve arrangement is characterized in that the self-maintaining hydraulic unit to achieve the emergency operation function has a self-maintaining valve ( 1 ) and an activation valve ( 2 ), in that the self-maintaining valve ( 1 ) is constructed such that it is suitable for forwarding an activation pressure (P_A) depending on a motor rotational speed or the transmission output rotational speed control pressure (P_D) to the activation valve ( 2 ), in that the activation valve ( 2 ) is able to forward the activation pressure (P_A) to at least one clutch-regulating valve ( 3, 3 ″), and in that the control valve arrangement is equipped with the means with which the activation or deactivation of the emergency operation function can be controlled by the clutch activation pressure (P_K, P_K′).

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COMPENSATING FOR A MATERIAL WEB OFFSET IN MATERIAL WEB INSPECTION

The invention relates to a device and a method for compensating for a material web offset in inspection systems for material webs which are moving in the direction of a material web length and/or a material web width. The method comprises the following steps: taking a first picture of a first portion of a material web at a first point in time with a camera which comprises a matrix chip, and taking a second picture of a second portion of the material web at a second point in time with the camera. A first active partial surface of the matrix chip is used for the first picture and a second active partial surface of the matrix chip is used for the second picture here, wherein the first active partial surface and the second active partial surface are not identical. 1. A method for compensating for a material web offset in inspection systems for material webs which are moving in the direction of a material web length (y) and/or a material web width (x) , wherein the method comprises the following steps:taking a first picture of a first portion of a material web at a first point in time with a camera which comprises a matrix chip; andtaking a second picture of a second portion of the material web at a second point in time with the camera;wherein;a first active partial surface of the matrix chip is used for the first picture and a second active partial surface of the matrix chip is used for the second picture, and in that the first active partial surface and the second active partial surface are not identical.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a size and/or a position of the first and second active partial surfaces of the matrix chip and thereby the field of vision of the camera in the direction of the material web length (y) and/or in the direction of the material web width (x) may be dynamically adjusted.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion and the second portion are two identical material web portions; or in that the first portion and ...

Hydraulic valve system for actuating a parking lock device

An electrohydraulic transmission control system having a parking lock valve by which a parking lock cylinder of a parking lock device can be charged with an actuation pressure adjustable in an operating-state-dependent manner by at least one pilot pressure adjustable in the region of an electrohydraulic pressure adjuster and/or one pressure source. Above a defined actuation pressure level, the parking lock valve is held in a defined operating state in which the actuation pressure can be applied to the parking lock cylinder. The actuation and pilot pressures can be applied to a valve device such that when the actuation and pilot pressure levels approximately correspond to one another, the region of the control system which conducts the actuation pressure is operatively connected, upstream of the parking lock valve, to a pressure region in the region of the valve device with a pressure lower than the defined actuation pressure level.

Method and device for compensating for a material web offset in material web inspection

The invention relates to a device and a method for compensating for a material web offset in inspection systems for material webs which are moving in the direction of a material web length and/or a material web width. The method comprises the following steps: taking a first picture of a first portion of a material web at a first point in time with a camera which comprises a matrix chip, and taking a second picture of a second portion of the material web at a second point in time with the camera. A first active partial surface of the matrix chip is used for the first picture and a second active partial surface of the matrix chip is used for the second picture here, wherein the first active partial surface and the second active partial surface are not identical.

Hydraulic system for actuating at least one shifting element of a transmission

A hydraulic system (1) for actuating at least one shifting element (2) of a transmission. The hydraulic system comprises a regulating valve device (3) that can be preset and has a regulating valve slide (8), and a shifting valve device (4) which can also be preset and has a shifting valve slide (6). The shifting valve device (4) interacts with the regulating valve device (3). The regulating valve slide (8) and the shifting valve slide (6) are coaxially aligned with one another and move in opposite longitudinal directions within a common boring (24) of a housing (25). Each of the slides has a control surface (5, 14) which faces toward one another and can be pressurized with a pressure signal (p_VS) via a common pressure chamber (26).

CROSS-LINKING AGENTS FOR HYDROGELS THAT CONTAIN CLEAVABLE PEPTIDES AND SHORT-CHAIN POLYMERS

A peptide cross-linking agent in the form of a linear molecule has a molecular mass of 3 to approximately 60 kDa. The peptide cross-linking agents are used for cross-linking functionalized polymers to form hydrogels having two or more components. 122-. (canceled)23. A use of bond functionalized polymer crosslinking agents with bond functions which are localized in an area of a molecular terminus of the crosslinking agent and have at least one peptide component and at least one high-molecular linear polymer component bonded thereto to form a linear molecule and having a molecular weight of at least 3 kDa or more , for crosslinking complementary bond functionalized polymers to form a two-component or multicomponent hydrogel.24. The use according to claim 23 , wherein the polymer component of the crosslinking agent has a molecular weight of 3 to 50 kDa.25. The use according to claim 23 , wherein the peptide component of the crosslinking agent has a molecular weight of 0.3 to 10 kDa.26. The use according to claim 23 , wherein the polymer component and peptide component are covalently conjugated in the crosslinking agent.27. The use according to claim 23 , wherein the crosslinking agent is a mixture of compounds wherein the polymer component and the peptide component are bonded in molar ratios of 2:1 claim 23 , 1:1 and/or 1:2.28. The use according to claim 23 , wherein the bond functions for crosslinking are selected from a group of covalent bond functions consisting of carboxyl claim 23 , hydroxyl claim 23 , amine claim 23 , thiol claim 23 , maleimide claim 23 , vinylsulfone claim 23 , methacrylate claim 23 , acrylate claim 23 , acrylamide claim 23 , bromacetyl claim 23 , aldehyde claim 23 , amino claim 23 , aminoxy claim 23 , phosphine claim 23 , azide claim 23 , alkyne and cyclooctyne.29. The use according to claim 23 , wherein the high-molecular linear polymer component of the crosslinking agent is selected from PEG claim 23 , PPG claim 23 , block copolymers thereof ...

Closed-loop control valve module

A closed-loop control valve module for closed-loop controlling a fluid flow is described, which comprises an electrical valve actuator motor, wherein a valve spindle comprising a frustoconical sealing section is displaceable by means of the valve actuator motor along a valve spindle axis and the frustoconical sealing section, depending on the position of the valve spindle, releases or separates off a flow channel connecting a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A pressure compensation channel is provided which, at least in the closed state of the closed-loop control valve module, connects an end of the valve spindle opposite the valve actuator motor to a pressure compensation area or the fluid inlet in terms of flow.

Control Valve Arrangement for Controlling a Starting Clutch of an Automatic Transmission

A control valve arrangement having a clutch regulation valve (3), which pressurizes a device to actuate the clutch, and a valve that produces a controlled pilot pressure (P_VST3). An electronic control unit (ECU) controls a valve to supply a control valve with the pressure (P_VST3). The arrangement further having a hydraulic system which, if the ECU fails and the pressure (P_VST3) ceases, the last shift condition of the clutch actuation device, prior to the ECU failure, can be maintained in an emergency. The arrangement includes a valve, which delivers an activation pressure (P_A), depending on an engine-speed-dependent control pressure (P_D), to an actuation valve (2), which then delivers the pressure (P_A) to the valve (3) to prevent the emergency function initiation despite a lack of pressure (P_VST3) and existance of the pressure (P_D) sufficiently high to initiate the emergency function.

Transmission for a Motor Vehicle

A transmission includes an oil sump and at least one oil bunker arranged separated from the oil sump within the transmission. The transmission includes a valve having a channel body, at least one sump port, at least one bunker port, and a mechanical actuating element. The channel body has at least one oil duct. The at least one oil duct connects the at least one bunker port to the at least one sump port. The mechanical actuating element is configured for temperature-dependently deforming to transfer the valve out of a closed position into at least one open position. The at least one oil bunker is connected to the oil sump via the valve when the valve is in the at least one open state. The at least one oil bunker is not connected to the oil sump via the valve when the valve is in the closed state.

Method And Device For Operating A Particle Sensor

A particle sensor arranged in an exhaust duct such that particles from the exhaust-gas flow accumulate on and/or between at least two sensor electrodes when a voltage greater than a limit voltage is applied between the two sensor electrodes and substantially no particles accumulate if the voltage is lower than the limit voltage. During a first time period, a first voltage greater than the limit voltage is applied between the sensor electrodes. During a second time period, a second voltage, lower than the limit voltage, is applied between the sensor electrodes, and/or the particle sensor is heated to a predefined temperature, such that substantially no particles accumulate on and/or between the at least two sensor electrodes. Following the second time period, a third voltage greater than the limit voltage is applied between the sensor electrodes. 1. A method for operating a particle sensor arranged in an exhaust duct of an internal combustion engine having a sensor support and at least two sensor electrodes arranged on one side of the sensor support that are exposed to an exhaust-gas flow in the exhaust duct such that particles from the exhaust-gas flow accumulate to an appreciable extent at least one of on and between the at least two sensor electrodes when a voltage greater than a predefined limit voltage is applied between the two sensor electrodes and substantially no particles accumulate if the voltage is lower than the limit voltage , the method comprising:applying a predefined first voltage greater than the predefined limit voltage is applied between the sensor electrodes during a predefined first time period; applying a predefined second voltage lower than the predefined limit voltage between the sensor electrodes during a predefined second time period which directly follows the first time period; and', 'heating the particle sensor to a predefined temperature, such that substantially no particles from the exhaust-gas flow accumulate at least one of on and ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SOOT SENSOR

A method for operating a soot sensor that has an interdigital electrode structure, to which a measurement voltage is applied. Soot particles from an exhaust gas flow are deposited onto the interdigital electrode structure and the measurement current is evaluated as a measure of the soot load of the soot sensor. The interdigital electrode structure is burned clean at or above a predetermined soot load, which is detected by means of an upper current threshold. The method includes burning the interdigital electrode structure clean by heating up the soot sensor after the upper current threshold has been reached; monitoring the measurement current while the interdigital electrode structure is being burned clean; and stopping the burning clean when the value of the measurement current has reached a lower current threshold. 15.-. (canceled)6. A method for operating a carbon particulate sensor , wherein the carbon particulate sensor includes an interleaved finger electrode structure upon which carbon particulates from an exhaust gas flow are deposited , the method comprising:applying a measuring voltage to the interleaved finger electrode structure;evaluating a measuring current that flows over the carbon particulates and the interleaved finger electrode structure as a measurement of a carbon particulate concentration on the carbon particulate sensor;burning-off the interleaved finger electrode structure clean if the carbon particulate concentration exceeds a predetermined value by heating the carbon particulate sensor after an upper current threshold value has been achieved;monitoring the measuring current during the process of burning off the carbon particulates from the interleaved finger electrode structure; andterminating the burning-off process when a value of the measuring current is lower than a lower current threshold value.7. The method for operating the carbon particulate sensor as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the lower current threshold value is between about 1% ...

Ultrasonic Microscope and Carrier for carrying an acoustic Pulse Transducer

The invention relates to an ultrasonic microscope for inspecting an object, comprising an object holder for holding the object in an object region; a scan head; a first transducer supported by the scan head and configured to emit first acoustic pulses along an emission direction, to focus the first acoustic pulses in a focal point, to detect second acoustic pulses emerging from the object and to output a first detection signal representing the second acoustic pulses detected by the first transducer; a first actuator configured to move the first transducer relative to the scan head along a vertical direction which is essentially parallel to the emission direction; and a controller configured to control the first actuator based on the first detection signal. Further, the invention relates to a carrier for carrying an acoustic pulse transducer of an ultrasonic microscope within an immersion liquid. 1. An ultrasonic microscope for inspecting an object ,wherein the ultrasonic microscope comprises:an object holder configured to hold the object in an object region;a scan head movable relative to the object region; wherein the first transducer is configured to emit first acoustic pulses along an emission direction and to focus the first acoustic pulses in a focal point, and', 'wherein the first transducer is further configured to detect second acoustic pulses emerging from the object and to output a first detection signal representing the second acoustic pulses detected by the first transducer;, 'a first transducer supported by the scan head,'}a first actuator configured to move the first transducer relative to the scan head along a vertical direction which is essentially parallel to the emission direction; anda controller configured to control vertical movement of the first transducer relative to the scan head provided by the first actuator based on the first detection signal.2. The ultrasonic microscope according to claim 1 , control emission of the first acoustic pulses ...

HYDRAULIC CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE FLUID VOLUME FLOW

A hydraulic control system for controlling a variable fluid volume flow to a consumer (6, 60, 94, 126, 146, 162), for example a flow of cooling oil to a wet-operating clutch, with a hydraulically pilot-controlled control valve connected to a fluid supply. The first control valve (2, 56, 90, 122, 142) is designed such that, in the absence of any pilot control pressure (pVST), the valve delivers a specified initial volume flow (Q1) and, as the variable pilot control pressure (pVST) increases, the valve delivers a continuously increasing volume flow (QK). At least one second, independent, also hydraulically pilot-controlled valve (170) is designed such that this valve is activated in a specified range (55, 88, 120, 132, 140, 152) of the variable pilot control pressure (pVST).

Hydraulic control system for actuating a shifting element

A hydraulic system for actuating a transmission shifting element that comprises control and shifting valves. A first surface of a valve slide of the control valve is a differential surface between two functional surfaces of the slide that axially bound an area of the slide having a smaller diameter, by which the actuation pressure is adjusted. When the shifting valve is in a second switch position, a total force component acts upon the slide of the control valve which moves the slide such that the actuation pressure is equal to a system pressure. The total force component corresponds at least to the sum of a first force component equivalent to a pressure signal applied to a second surface of the slide of the control valve and a second force component equivalent to an actuation pressure applied to the first surface of the slide of the control valve.

Device for the control at least of a hydraulically operable switching element of an automatic transmission

A device for controlling a hydraulically operable switching element (2) of an automatic transmission of a vehicle with a position valve mechanism (3) having a main switch piston (6) which is spring biased into a first switch position and a second switch position with a pilot pressure (P_MV) which is adjustable through an electrically operated actuator (5). An additional switch piston (7) and the main switch piston (6) are axially actuated in a valve housing (8). Depending on the position of the pistons (6, 7), faces (6A, 7A) of the respective pistons are either spaced apart or adjacent. The additional switch piston (7) is adjustable depending on a pilot pressure (p_K) of a switching element which engages a gear for forward drive.

Fluid measuring or fluid control device

A fluid measuring or fluid control device has a housing the housing parts of which are fastened to each other by at least one screwed connection, in which a screw engages through an opening in a peripheral wall of the first housing part and is screwed into a threaded opening in the second housing part. An elastic seal is arranged between the housing parts. The first housing part has a first resting face, and the second housing part has a second resting face which are both in peripherally circumferential contact with the seal. The screw shank and an edge of the opening have cooperating frustoconical surfaces which are oriented such that the second housing part is displaced in the direction towards the first housing part when the screw is screwed into the threaded opening, the resting faces coming into contact with the seal.

Control valve assembly for controlling a starting clutch of an automatic transmission

A valve assembly for controlling actuation of at least one starting clutch of an automatic transmission includes at least one clutch control valve through which a supply pressure is directed to a clutch actuation device, a pressure control valve controlled by a control device to supply at least one control valve of the valve assembly with a pilot pressure, a self-maintained hydraulic unit to maintain operation of an engaged starting clutch upon failure of the control device and loss of the pilot pressure. The valve assembly has a self-maintained valve and an activation valve. The self-maintained valve directs an activation pressure or control pressure, depending on the engine or transmission speed, to the activation valve. The actuation valve directs the activation to at least one clutch-regulating valve. The valve assembly also controls actuation or de-activation of the emergency operation function with a clutch actuation pressure.

Hydraulic System of a Transmission Device with a Lubrication Circuit

A hydraulic system () of a transmission device () with a lubrication circuit (), which is able to be supplied with hydraulic fluid downstream of a cooling device () for cooling and lubrication, is described. One part of the volume flow of hydraulic fluid led through the cooling device () is able to be discharged downstream of the cooling device () and upstream of the lubrication circuit () in the direction of a hydraulic fluid reservoir (). A valve device () arranged downstream of the cooling device () and upstream of the lubrication circuit () is provided, which valve device is transferable into a first operating state and into a second operating state depending on the operating condition, whereas, in the first operating state of the valve device (), a volume flow of hydraulic fluid supplied to the valve device () is able to be discharged at least partially in the direction of the hydraulic fluid reservoir (), while, in the second operating state of the valve device (), a volume flow of hydraulic fluid supplied to the valve device () is able to be supplied at least partially to a shifting element () of the transmission device (). 1124181818413261842626132626282. Hydraulic system () of a transmission device () with a lubrication circuit () , which is able to be supplied with hydraulic fluid downstream of a cooling device () for the cooling and lubrication of the transmission device , whereas at least one part of the volume flow of hydraulic fluid led through the cooling device () is able to be discharged downstream of the cooling device () and upstream of the lubrication circuit () in the direction of a hydraulic fluid reservoir () , characterized in that a valve device () arranged downstream of the cooling device () and upstream of the lubrication circuit () is provided , which is transferable into a first operating state and into a second operating state , whereas , in the first operating state of the valve device () , a volume flow of hydraulic fluid supplied to ...

Solenoid valve

A solenoid valve has a housing, which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an electromagnetic drive, which comprises a solenoid with a fixed core and a movable armature, wherein the armature interacts with a valve seat. A pressure compensation chamber which is bordered by a membrane is formed in the armature, wherein the pressure compensation chamber is in fluid connection in terms of flow with the fluid inlet by means of a pressure compensation channel.

Pressure medium-actuated control device of an automated step-by-step variable speed transmission

A pressure medium-actuated control device of an automated step-by-step variable speed transmission. The device having a control valve for controlling an actively engaged disconnectable type clutch which is disposed along a power flow path between a motor and a transmission input shaft, and a self-retaining valve located in the pressure supply of the clutch control valve for a rotational speed-dependent emergency actuation of the disconnectable type clutch. An electrical switch-off actuator is connected to the self-retaining valve such that the valve piston, of the self-retaining valve, can be moved into an idle position to lock the pressure supply of the clutch control valve in a powered state of the switch-off actuator, and into an operating position determined by the applied control pressures in the power-off state of the switch-off actuator.

ROTARY SLIDE VALVE

The invention relates to a rotary slide valve comprising a housing, a valve slide, a valve seat having a sealing surface, against which the valve slide rests and in which a flow opening is provided, which has a curved outer contour at least in substantial parts, wherein the valve slide can be pivoted about an axis that is eccentric to the center of curvature of the outer contour on the side of the center of curvature that faces away from the flow opening, and a drive that can adjust the valve slide between a closed position and an open position. 1. A rotary slide valve comprising a housing , a valve slide , a valve seat having a sealing surface , against which the valve slide rests and in which a flow opening is provided that has a curved outer contour at least in essential parts , wherein the valve slide is pivotable about an axis that is provided eccentrically to the center of curvature of the outer contour on the side of the center of curvature that faces away from the flow opening , and a drive that can adjust the valve slide between a closed position and an open position.2. The rotary slide valve of claim 1 , wherein the flow opening is approximately semi-circular.3. The rotary slide valve of claim 1 , wherein the flow opening has the shape of a section of an annulus claim 1 , the height of which is at least in the order of magnitude of the radius of the circle it is based on and is preferably greater than the radius of the circle it is based on.4. The rotary slide valve of claim 1 , wherein in an area of the sealing surface claim 1 , the flow opening is substantially of the same size as a passage opening on the side of the valve seat that faces away from the sealing surface.5. The rotary slide valve of claim 4 , wherein the cross-section of the passage opening has the shape of a segment of a circle.6. The rotary slide valve of claim 1 , wherein the valve seat has a recess in the sealing surface thereby reducing contact surface with the valve slide.7. The ...

Transmission Device with a Hydraulic System

A hydraulic system for a transmission device includes a primary pressure circuit and a secondary pressure circuit suppliable with hydraulic fluid from a defined saturation condition of the primary pressure circuit. A converter lock-up clutch is subjected to an operating pressure by a converter clutch valve. An inner torus chamber is suppliable with hydraulic fluid at a converter pressure of the secondary pressure circuit by a converter switching valve and by a valve device and a throttle device of the primary pressure circuit. The throttle device of the primary pressure circuit is downstream of the valve device of the primary pressure circuit. 110-. (canceled)11. A hydraulic system for a transmission device , comprising:a hydrodynamic torque converter designed as a three-line converter, the hydrodynamic torque converter having a converter lock-up clutch;a primary pressure circuit; anda secondary pressure circuit suppliable with hydraulic fluid from a defined saturation condition of the primary pressure circuit;wherein the converter lock-up clutch is actuatable through the primary pressure circuit with an operating pressure that is adjustable in the area of a converter clutch valve, an inner torus chamber of the hydrodynamic torque converter subjected to a converter pressure that is adjustable in the area of a converter pressure valve by a converter switching valve of the secondary pressure circuit in an open operating state of the converter lock-up clutch, the operating pressure of the converter lock-up clutch applicable in a closing direction of the converter lock-up clutch, the converter pressure in the inner torus chamber of the torque converter applicable in an opening direction of the converter lock-up clutch, andwherein, with the converter lock-up clutch subjected to the operating pressure by the converter clutch valve, the inner torus chamber is suppliable with hydraulic fluid at the converter pressure of the secondary pressure circuit by the converter ...

Assembly for blocking and enabling a shifting position of a shifting element

A system for locking and releasing a shifting position of a shifting element that is hydraulically actuatable by an actuating pressure is provided. The shifting element is arranged coaxially with a transmission shaft. The system includes a stop valve. The stop valve is subjectable to a control pressure that is separate from the actuating pressure of the shifting element. The stop valve is arranged radially inside the shifting element in the transmission housing.

Hydraulic Valve System for Actuating a Parking Lock Device

An electrohydraulic transmission control system having a parking lock valve by which a parking lock cylinder of a parking lock device can be charged with an actuation pressure adjustable in an operating-state-dependent manner by at least one pilot pressure adjustable in the region of an electrohydraulic pressure adjuster and/or one pressure source. Above a defined actuation pressure level, the parking lock valve can be held in a defined operating state in which the actuation pressure can be applied to the parking lock cylinder. The actuation and pilot pressures can be applied to a valve device such that when the actuation and pilot pressure levels approximately correspond to one another, the region of the control system which conducts the actuation pressure is operatively connected, upstream of the parking lock valve, to a pressure region in the region of the valve device with a pressure lower than the defined actuation pressure level. 115-. (canceled)161. An electrohydraulic transmission control system () , comprising:{'b': 2', '3', '7', '7, 'a parking lock valve () by which a parking lock cylinder () of a parking lock device is chargeable with an actuation pressure (p_sys), the actuation pressure (p_sys) adjustable in an operating-state-dependent manner by at least one pilot pressure (p_EDSSYS), the at least one pilot pressure (p_EDSSYS) adjustable with an electrohydraulic pressure adjuster (EDSSYS), a pressure source (), or both the electrohydraulic pressure adjuster (EDSSYS) and the pressure source (); and'}{'b': '60', 'a valve device () to which the actuation pressure (p_sys) and the pilot pressure (p_EDSSYS) are applicable;'}{'b': 2', '3, 'wherein the parking lock valve () can be held in a defined operating state in which the actuation pressure (p_sys) is applicable to the parking lock cylinder () above a defined pressure level of the actuation pressure (p_sys), and'}{'b': 60', '1', '2', '50', '60', '50, 'wherein the valve device () is configured such that a ...

METHOD FOR THE ON-BOARD FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS OF A SOOT SENSOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND/OR FOR THE DETECTION OF FURTHER CONSTITUENTS IN THE SOOT

A method for on-vehicle functional diagnosis of a soot sensor and/or for detecting further components in the soot in a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, the soot sensor connected electrically to an evaluation circuit. To specify a method for functional diagnosis of a soot sensor and/or for detecting further components in the soot, by which it is possible to detect a faulty soot sensor and/or further components in the soot in an economical manner, the evaluation circuit measures a temperature coefficient of the soot sensor and detects the faultiness of the soot sensor and/or the presence of further components in the soot from the temperature coefficient of the soot sensor.

Control valve arrangement for controlling a starting clutch of an automatic transmission

A control valve arrangement having a clutch regulation valve (3), which pressurizes a device to actuate the clutch, and a valve that produces a controlled pilot pressure (P_VST3). An electronic control unit (ECU) controls a valve to supply a control valve with the pressure (P_VST3). The arrangement further having a hydraulic system which, if the ECU fails and the pressure (P_VST3) ceases, the last shift condition of the clutch actuation device, prior to the ECU failure, can be maintained in an emergency. The arrangement includes a valve, which delivers an activation pressure (P_A), depending on an engine-speed-dependent control pressure (P_D), to an actuation valve (2), which then delivers the pressure (P_A) to the valve (3) to prevent the emergency function initiation despite a lack of pressure (P_VST3) and existence of the pressure (P_D) sufficiently high to initiate the emergency function.

Method and device for operating a particle sensor

A particle sensor arranged in an exhaust duct such that particles from the exhaust-gas flow accumulate on and/or between at least two sensor electrodes when a voltage greater than a limit voltage is applied between the two sensor electrodes and substantially no particles accumulate if the voltage is lower than the limit voltage. During a first time period, a first voltage greater than the limit voltage is applied between the sensor electrodes. During a second time period, a second voltage, lower than the limit voltage, is applied between the sensor electrodes, and/or the particle sensor is heated to a predefined temperature, such that substantially no particles accumulate on and/or between the at least two sensor electrodes. Following the second time period, a third voltage greater than the limit voltage is applied between the sensor electrodes.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SOOT SENSOR

A method for operating a soot sensor in the exhaust gas tract of an internal combustion engine. The soot sensor includes an inter-digital electrode structure to which a measurement voltage is applied. Soot particles from the exhaust gas flow deposit themselves on the inter-digital electrode structure and an measuring current is evaluated as a measurement for the soot concentration of the soot sensor. A heating element for burning clean the inter-digital electrode structure is provided. The method for operating the soot sensor has good measurement results and the shortest possible idle time. To this end, a point in time for burning clean the soot sensor is determined in accordance with the operational state of the internal combustion engine and then, the burning clean of the inter-digital electrode structure starts by heating the soot sensor by the heating element. 18.-. (canceled)9. A method for operating a carbon particulate sensor in an exhaust gas tract of an internal combustion engine , wherein the carbon particulate sensor includes an interleaved finger electrode structure and a heating element configured to burn clean the interleaved finger electrode structure , the method comprising:applying a measuring voltage to the interleaved finger electrode structure;measuring a current that flows over carbon particulates from an exhaust gas flow that deposit themselves on the interleaved finger electrode structure;evaluating the interleaved finger electrode structure as a measurement for carbon particulate concentration of the carbon particulate sensor;ascertaining a point in time at which the carbon particulate sensor is to be burned clean based at least in part on an operating status of the internal combustion engine; andcommencing a process for burning clean the interleaved finger electrode structure by heating the carbon particulate sensor using the heating element.10. The method for operating the carbon particulate sensor as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the carbon ...

Parking lock of an automatic transmission for a vehicle

A parking lock having a locking pawl engageable into a parking interlock gear, a connecting rod with an interlocking element to prevent the parking lock from disengaging when in the locked condition, a spring for engaging the parking lock, a hydraulically actuatable actuator for disengaging the parking lock, and an emergency release device for emergency disengagement of the parking lock. The piston is articulatedly connected to a first disk rotatably mounted on a selector shaft, a second disk connected to the selector shaft in a torsion-proof manner is articulatedly connected to the connecting rod, the spring is tensioned between the transmission housing and the second disk, and the emergency release device is connected to the selector shaft in a torsion-proof manner. The first disk is operatively connected to the second disk such that rotation of the second disk by the emergency release device does not rotate the first disk.

DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR A SOOT SENSOR

A diagnostic method for a soot sensor that lies in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. First, a first temperature in the exhaust gas system is detected, and it is determined whether the detected first temperature is below a 100° C. If this is the case, a first measured value is then detected with the soot sensor and compared with a specifiable threshold value. If the first measured value exceeds the specifiable threshold value, the soot sensor is determined to be operating properly. 15.-. (canceled)6. A diagnostic method for a soot sensor arranged in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine , the method comprising:detecting a first temperature in the exhaust gas system; and detecting a first measured soot value with the soot sensor arranged in the exhaust gas system;', 'comparing the first measured soot value with a specifiable limit value; and', 'determining that the soot sensor is operating properly if the first measured soot value exceeds the specifiable limit value., 'determining if the detected first temperature is below 100° C., and if the detected first temperature is below 100° C.7. The diagnostic method for a soot sensor as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising:detecting a second temperature in the exhaust gas system; and detecting a second measured soot value with the soot sensor;', 'comparing the second measured soot value with the specifiable limit value; and', 'determining that the soot sensor is operating properly if the second measured soot value is below the specifiable limit value., 'determining whether the detected second temperature is over 100° C., and if the detected second temperature is below 100° C.8. The diagnostic method for a soot sensor as claimed in claim 7 , further comprising:detecting a third temperature; determining an operating state of the internal combustion engine;', 'detecting a third measured soot value with the soot sensor;', determining that a particulate filter in the exhaust gas system is ...

Valve System for a Hydraulic Emergency Travel Gear Function of an Automatic Transmission for a Motor Vehicle

A valve system for a hydraulic emergency driving gear function of a hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle automatic transmission includes a position valve (104) with a first piston slide (120) and an electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) having a decreasing characteristic curve. The first piston slide (120) is preloaded in a first position. When the first piston slide (120) is in a second position, the electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) is configured for connecting a system pressure-carrying line (18) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission to a first emergency driving gear clutch (12) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission and to a second emergency driving gear clutch (15) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission, whereby the first emergency driving gear clutch (12) and the second emergency driving gear clutch (15) are actuated, so that an emergency driving gear of the motor vehicle automatic transmission is engaged.

Method and device for measuring the soot load in the exhaust gas systems of diesel engines

A method and device for measuring the soot load in the exhaust gas systems of diesel engines using a sensor which is mounted downstream of a particulate filter and comprises a sensor element, to measure the operability of the particulate filter. According to the method, the soot load of the sensor element is measured resistively or capacitively using electrodes. The measuring voltage of the sensor element is controlled depending on at least one actual operating parameter of the diesel engine.

Parking Lock of an Automatic Transmission for a Vehicle

A parking lock having a locking pawl engageable into a parking interlock gear, a connecting rod with an interlocking element to prevent the parking lock from disengaging when in the locked condition, a spring for engaging the parking lock, a hydraulically actuatable actuator for disengaging the parking lock, and an emergency release device for emergency disengagement of the parking lock. The piston is articulatedly connected to a first disk rotatably mounted on a selector shaft, a second disk connected to the selector shaft in a torsion-proof manner is articulatedly connected to the connecting rod, the spring is tensioned between the transmission housing and the second disk, and the emergency release device is connected to the selector shaft in a torsion-proof manner. The first disk is operatively connected to the second disk such that rotation of the second disk by the emergency release device does not rotate the first disk. 18-. (canceled)9. A parking lock of an automatic transmission for a vehicle , comprising:{'b': 30', '31, 'a latch bolt () mounted in a housing of the automatic transmission and having a latch bolt longitudinal axis ();'}{'b': 10', '11, 'a parking interlock gear () having a locking toothing with a tooth space ();'}{'b': 20', '30', '31', '21', '11', '10, 'a locking pawl () pivotably mounted on the latch bolt () about the latch bolt longitudinal axis () and including a ratchet tooth () engagable into the tooth space () to block the parking interlock gear () against rotation when the parking lock is in an engaged condition (P_ein);'}{'b': 50', '40', '40', '21', '11', '21', '11, 'a connecting rod () having an interlocking element () spring-mounted counter to a parking lock disengagement direction, the interlocking element () engaging the ratchet tooth () into the tooth space () and preventing the ratchet tooth () from disengaging the tooth space () when the parking lock is in the engaged condition (P_ein);'}{'b': 80', '80', '50, 'a spring (), a ...

Hydraulic Control Device for an Automatic Transmission

A hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission includes a shut-off valve arranged between a first pressure adjusting device and a respective shifting element cylinder of a plurality of shifting elements. In the first shifting position of the shut-off valve, the first pressure adjusting device is hydraulically connected to the respective shifting element cylinder through the shut-off valve. In the second shifting position of the shut-off valve, the shifting element cylinder is sealed by the shut-off valve relative to the first pressure adjusting device. The shut-off valve is an releasable check valve. The releasable check valve includes a check valve and an unblocking device. The unblocking device is actuatable by a control pressure from a second pressure adjusting device.

Harness

A harness has a support base and a support strap unit for the support base, and a holding device for releasably holding a battery pack in a support position on the support base. The holding device has a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the battery pack in a docking position, and a securing mechanism for securing the battery pack in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position. The docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base, and the securing mechanism has a securing slide which is arranged displaceably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and has a securing hook, or a securing lever which is arranged pivotably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and has a securing bow. The securing hook or securing bow is designed to engage securely behind a corresponding mating securing element of the battery pack in the support position.

Device for the control of a hydraulically actuated clutch of an automatic transmission

A device for the control of a hydraulically actuated clutch ( 1 ) of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle having a slide-valve mechanism ( 3 ) is proposed, in which a valve piston ( 4 ) can move between a first working space ( 7 ) which can be pressurized via a control line ( 8 ) with a control pressure (p_MV) adjustable by means of an electrically operated actuator ( 9 ) and a restoring space ( 10 ) containing a restoring spring ( 11 ) that acts on the valve piston ( 4 ). The valve piston ( 4 ) is made with several piston sections ( 4 A, 4 B) that delimit a pressure space ( 12 ) which is connected via a line ( 13 ) to a clutch space ( 2 ) of the clutch ( 1 ) and which, depending on the position of the valve piston ( 4 ), has a connection to a pressure supply line ( 14 ) delivering a system pressure (p_sys) or to a pressure-relief line ( 15 ). As an emergency operation device when the actuator ( 9 ) is switched off, it is provided that during a transition to an emergency operating ...

Composition Comprising An Extract From Sweet Blackberry Leaves

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one extract from sweet blackberry leaves and at least one extract or isolate comprising an isoprenoid; a food or beverage product comprising the composition and the use of the composition as a flavor enhancer, sweetness enhancer or masking agent. 1. A composition comprising:(a) at least one extract from sweet blackberry leaves and(b) at least one extract or isolate comprising an isoprenoid.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein (b) is a myrtle extract or isolate.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the isoprenoid is myrtenyl acetate claim 1 , linalool claim 1 , a-terpineol claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the extract (a) comprises 1 to 98 wt % of rubusoside claim 1 , based on the weight of the sweet blackberry leaves extract.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) is from 5000:1 to 1:5000.6. The composition according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one sweetener.7. The composition according to claim 6 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharose claim 6 , fructose claim 6 , glucose claim 6 , corn syrup claim 6 , high fructose corn syrup claim 6 , xylose claim 6 , arabinose claim 6 , rhamnose claim 6 , xylitol claim 6 , mannitol claim 6 , sorbitol claim 6 , inositol claim 6 , honey claim 6 , steviol glycosides claim 6 , neohesperidine claim 6 , isomalt claim 6 , taumatine claim 6 , maltitol claim 6 , maltitol syrup claim 6 , lactitol claim 6 , agave nectar claim 6 , invert sugar syrup claim 6 , acesulfame claim 6 , neotame claim 6 , sucralose claim 6 , saccharine claim 6 , sodium cyclamate claim 6 , or a mixture thereof.8. The composition according to claim 6 , wherein the sweetener is present in an amount of 1 to 99 wt % claim 6 , based on the total weight of the composition.9. The composition according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one ...

Device for the control of a hydraulically actuated clutch of an automatic transmission

A device for the control of a hydraulically actuated clutch (1) of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle having a slide-valve mechanism (3) is proposed, in which a valve piston (4) can move between a first working space (7) which can be pressurized via a control line (8) with a control pressure (p_MV) adjustable by means of an electrically operated actuator (9) and a restoring space (10) containing a restoring spring (11) that acts on the valve piston (4). The valve piston (4) is made with several piston sections (4A, 4B) that delimit a pressure space (12) which is connected via a line (13) to a clutch space (2) of the clutch (1) and which, depending on the position of the valve piston (4), has a connection to a pressure supply line (14) delivering a system pressure (p_sys) or to a pressure-relief line (15). As an emergency operation device when the actuator (9) is switched off, it is provided that during a transition to an emergency operating mode associated with the current operating ...

Method for evaluating the state of a soot sensor in a motor vehicle

A method for performing on-board functional diagnostics on a soot sensor of a vehicle and/or for detecting further components in the soot in a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine. The soot sensor is electrically connected to an evaluation circuit with is permanently installed in the motor vehicle. In order to specify a method for performing functional diagnostics on a soot sensor and/or for detecting further components in the soot, with which method it is possible to detect a faulty soot sensor and/or further components in the soot in a cost-effective way, the evaluation circuit measures the temperature coefficient of the soot sensor and detects the defectiveness of the soot sensor and/or the presence of further components in the soot on the basis of the temperature coefficient of the soot sensor.

Valve system for a hydraulic emergency travel gear function of an automatic transmission for a motor vehicle

A valve system for a hydraulic emergency driving gear function of a hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle automatic transmission includes a position valve (104) with a first piston slide (120) and an electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) having a decreasing characteristic curve. The first piston slide (120) is preloaded in a first position. When the first piston slide (120) is in a second position, the electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) is configured for connecting a system pressure-carrying line (18) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission to a first emergency driving gear clutch (12) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission and to a second emergency driving gear clutch (15) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission, whereby the first emergency driving gear clutch (12) and the second emergency driving gear clutch (15) are actuated, so that an emergency driving gear of the motor vehicle automatic transmission is engaged.

Method for the on-board functional diagnosis of a soot sensor in a motor vehicle and/or for the detection of further constituents in the soot

A method for on-vehicle functional diagnosis of a soot sensor and/or for detecting further components in the soot in a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, the soot sensor connected electrically to an evaluation circuit. To specify a method for functional diagnosis of a soot sensor and/or for detecting further components in the soot, by which it is possible to detect a faulty soot sensor and/or further components in the soot in an economical manner, the evaluation circuit measures a temperature coefficient of the soot sensor and detects the faultiness of the soot sensor and/or the presence of further components in the soot from the temperature coefficient of the soot sensor.

Device Reducing Drag Loss in an Automatic Transmission

A drag torque reduction device for an automatic transmission includes a hydraulic controller with a radiator. In one embodiment, the drag torque reduction device also includes a parallel connection of a pressure relief valve, a constant aperture and a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture positioned upstream of the radiator. In another embodiment, the drag torque reduction device includes an overflow cooling oil diversion with a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture and a pressure relief valve that is positioned upstream of the radiator. 17-. (canceled)8. A drag torque reduction device for an automatic transmission , comprising:a plurality of multi-disk shift elements;a hydrodynamic torque converter;a converter clutch; anda hydraulic controller with a radiator, the hydraulic controller operable to control the plurality of multi-disk shift elements, the hydrodynamic torque converter and the converter clutch, the hydraulic controller comprising a parallel connection of a pressure relief valve, a constant aperture and a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture that is positioned upstream of the radiator relative to a flow of fluid to the radiator, the pressure relief valve configured to open against a spring force above a pressure threshold, the constant aperture configured to permit a minimum flow through the parallel connection to the radiator, the temperature-dependent, switchable aperture configured to open above a temperature threshold, the parallel connection providing a minimum lubrication and cooling at low temperatures and low system pressures by closing the temperature-dependent, switchable aperture at temperatures below the temperature threshold and closing, the pressure relief valve at pressures below the pressure threshold.9. The drag torque reduction device of claim 8 , wherein the temperature-dependent claim 8 , switchable aperture and the pressure-limiting valve are configured such that a volume flow to the radiator corresponds to a normal ...

Method And Device For Measuring The Soot Load In The Exhaust Gas Systems Of Diesel Engines

A method and device for measuring the soot load in the exhaust gas systems of diesel engines using a sensor which is mounted downstream of a particulate filter and comprises a sensor element, to measure the operability of the particulate filter. According to the method, the soot load of the sensor element is measured resistively or capacitively using electrodes. The measuring voltage of the sensor element is controlled depending on at least one actual operating parameter of the diesel engine. 19.-. (canceled)10. A method for measuring a soot load of an exhaust gas in an exhaust gas system of a diesel engine as a measure of functional capability of a particle filter using a sensor having a sensor element connected downstream of the particle filter , the method comprising:measuring the soot load one of resistively and capacitively using the sensor element, wherein electrodes are formed on the sensor element;applying a measurement voltage between the electrodes; andcontrolling the measurement voltage applied between the electrodes as a function of at least one instantaneous operating parameter of the diesel engine.11. The method as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising:calculating at least one of a moisture of the exhaust gas and a temperature of the exhaust gas based at least in part on the at least one instantaneous operating parameter of the diesel engine; andacquiring an optimum measurement voltage of the sensor element from the at least one of the moisture of the exhaust gas and the temperature of the exhaust gas.12. The method as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising:measuring a current across the electrodes;determining a value for the soot load from the current measured across the electrodes; andacquiring a value for soot concentration in the exhaust gas over a time profile of the measured current value.13. The method as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the electrodes have an inter-digital comb structure.14. A device for measuring a soot load in an exhaust ...

Device reducing drag loss in an automatic transmission

A drag torque reduction device for an automatic transmission includes a hydraulic controller with a radiator. In one embodiment, the drag torque reduction device also includes a parallel connection of a pressure relief valve, a constant aperture and a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture positioned upstream of the radiator. In another embodiment, the drag torque reduction device includes an overflow cooling oil diversion with a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture and a pressure relief valve that is positioned upstream of the radiator.

Hydraulic System of an Automatic Transmission with multiple valve devices

A hydraulic system for an automatic transmission a valve slide longitudinally adjustable in a valve housing between a first axial position and a second axial position such that a plurality of valve seat pockets are selectively brought into operative connection with each other. A control surface of the valve slide, first and second additional control surface of the valve slide and a spring of a parking brake valve are matched to one another such that the total actuating force applied to the slide valve displaces the slide valve to the first axial position when an actuating pressure of the parking brake unit, a pressure signal at the control surface of the valve slide and an additional pressure signal at the second additional control surface of the valve slide are applied.

Magnetized Nut For Fastening a Compressor Wheel of an Exhaust Turbocharger to the Turbo Shaft, and Method for the Production Thereof

A magnetized nut for fastening a compressor wheel of an exhaust turbocharger to a turbo shaft. The nut has a base body made of a non-magnetic material forming a hollow space for accommodating a magnetic material, and a method for the production of the magnetized nut. In order to provide a magnetized nut that is produced in a simple and cost-effective manner and ensures as equal a distribution of mass as possible with regard to the rotational axis of the nut, the magnetic material is introduced into the hollow space using injection molding.

Method and device for material web monitoring and material web inspection

A device and a method for monitoring and/or inspecting moving material webs. The method includes taking a first picture of a first portion of a material web at a first point in time with a camera, which has a matrix chip with a binning function, and taking a second picture of a second portion of the material web at a second point in time with the camera. A first binning step level is used for the first picture and a second binning step level is used for the second picture. The first number of pixels which are in each case grouped together is higher or lower than the second number of pixels which are in each case grouped together, as a result of which a physical zoom function is achieved for the second picture.

Method for measuring the fill level of a fluid

In a method for measuring the fill level of a fluid in a housing using an ultrasound sensor, detected multiple echoes in relation to a signal are reflected from a reference point and level echoes in relation to the signal reflected from the fluid level are evaluated in relation to their fluctuation width. The level echoes can be identified in this manner and the fill level determined from the transit times of the signals to the reference point and to the fluid level.

Battery pack coupling system

A battery pack coupling system for mechanically and/or electrically coupling a battery pack optionally to a harness device or to a manually operated electrical device includes a mechanical backpack coupling interface at the battery pack for the releasable mechanical coupling to a corresponding mechanical battery pack-backpack coupling interface at the harness device and/or an electrical coupling interface at the battery pack and an electrical connecting line with a connecting plug body at the end which can be releasably coupled to the electrical coupling interface. The battery pack coupling system has a mechanical device coupling interface at the battery pack, different from the mechanical backpack coupling interface, for the releasable mechanical coupling to a corresponding mechanical battery pack-device coupling interface at the electrical device and/or a plug fastening mechanism through which the connecting plug body can be fastened releasably to the harness device.

Hydraulic system of a transmission device with a lubrication circuit

A hydraulic system of a transmission device with a lubrication circuit, which is supplied with hydraulic fluid downstream of a cooling device for cooling and lubrication, is described. One part of the volume flow of hydraulic fluid led through the cooling device is able to be discharged downstream of the cooling device and upstream of the lubrication circuit in the direction of a hydraulic fluid reservoir. A valve device arranged downstream of the cooling device and upstream of the lubrication circuit is provided, which valve device is transferable into a first operating state and into a second operating state depending on the operating condition, whereas, in the first operating state of the valve device, a volume flow of hydraulic fluid supplied to the valve device is able to be discharged at least partially in the direction of the hydraulic fluid reservoir, while, in the second operating state of the valve device, a volume flow of hydraulic fluid supplied to the valve device is able to ...

Cooling-prioritization valve for a hydraulic system of a motor vehicle transmission

A cooling prioritization valve (5) for a hydraulic system (4) of a motor vehicle transmission (3) includes a valve housing (6), a valve slide (7), an inlet (18), an outlet (15), and a further outlet (21). A secondary system pressure circuit (39) of the hydraulic system (4) can be connected to the inlet (18), a cooler (54) can be connected to the outlet (15) or to the further outlet (21), and a suction loading (44) can be connected to the outlet (15) or to the further outlet (21). In a starting position, the inlet (18) is not connected either to the outlet (15) or to the further outlet (21). In a first control position, the inlet (18) is connected to the outlet (15). In a second control position, the inlet (18) is connected to the outlet (15) and the further outlet (21).

DEVICE FOR THE CONTROL AT LEAST OF A HYDRAULICALLY OPERABLE SWITCHING ELEMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A device for controlling a hydraulically operable switching element (2) of an automatic transmission of a vehicle with a position valve mechanism (3) having a main switch piston (6) which is spring biased into a first switch position and a second switch position with a pilot pressure (P_MV) which is adjustable through an electrically operated actuator (5). An additional switch piston (7) and the main switch piston (6) are axially actuated in a valve housing (8). Depending on the position of the pistons (6, 7), faces (6A, 7A) of the respective pistons are either spaced apart or adjacent. The additional switch piston (7) is adjustable depending on a pilot pressure (p_K) of a switching element which engages a gear for forward drive.

Lubricating device for a transmission, and transmission comprising said lubricating device

A greaser for a transmission includes a shaft (1) having an axial bore (3) and a plurality of axially spaced radial bores (6a, 6b, 6c). Each of at least one tube (8a, 8b) is inserted into a respective one of the axially spaced radial bores (6a, 6b) and extends radially inwardly into the axial bore (3) beyond a circumferential surface (4) of the axial bore (3) that is adjacent the respective one of the axially spaced radial bores (6a, 6b). Each of the at least one tube (8a, 8b) includes a slot (11a, 11b) at a tube end (10a, 10b) facing a central axis (2) of the shaft (1). The slot (11a, 11b) of each of the at least one tube (8a, 8b) extends along a central axis (9a, 9b) of the respective tube (8a, 8b) into an interior space of the axial bore (3).

Device Reducing Drag Loss in an Automatic Transmission

A drag torque reduction device for an automatic transmission includes a hydraulic controller with a diversion for excess cooling oil into an oil sump that is positioned upstream of a radiator relative to a flow of fluid to the radiator. The diversion includes a temperature-dependent, switchable aperture and a switching valve. The temperature-dependent, switchable aperture is configured to close above a temperature threshold. The switching valve is configured to close above a threshold pressure.

Method for the emergency actuation of an automated double clutch transmission of a motor vehicle

A method for emergency actuation of an automated dual-clutch transmission of a vehicle with electrohydraulic control via a transmission control device. The method includes disengaging one clutch of the dual-clutch transmission, in order to realize emergency operation of the transmission and applying pressure on the other clutch after an error signal is transmitted indicating a malfunction of the transmission and/or the transmission control device. In order to keep the complexity of the hardware of the hydraulic system low, both clutches are disengaged, when an error signal occurs, and adjusted to a safe initial state, and an actuating pressure is only re-applied to one of the two clutches after the initial state is reached. In addition to the already existing elements of the hydraulic system, only one device or software is required which detects and selects the clutch that is more advantageous for continued driving operation.

Hydraulic valve system of a parking lock device

An electrohydraulic transmission control system (1) includes a parking lock valve (2). The electrohydraulic transmission control system (1) is configured such that, during normal operation of the electrohydraulic transmission control system (1) in which at least one electrohydraulic pressure adjuster (EDSSYS) is actuatable with current, the parking lock valve (2) can be held in a defined operating state in which an actuation pressure (p_sys) acts on a parking lock cylinder (3) above a normal pressure level. The electrohydraulic transmission control system (1) is configured such that, during emergency operation of the electrohydraulic transmission control system (1) in which the at least one electrohydraulic pressure adjuster (EDSSYS) is not fed with current and the actuation pressure (p_sys) is at least temporarily set to an emergency pressure level higher than the normal pressure level by the at least one pressure source (7), a pressure level of the actuation pressure (p_sys) that holds ...

Method and Device for Material Web Monitoring and Material Web Inspection

The invention relates to a device and a method for monitoring and/or inspecting material webs which are moving in the direction of a material web length and/or a material web width, The method comprises the following steps: taking a first picture of a first portion of a material web at a first point in time with a camera which has a matrix chip with a binning function, and taking a second picture of a second portion of the material web at a second point in time with the camera. A first binning step level is used for the first picture here, in each case a first number of pixels of the matrix chip being grouped together using the binning function. A second binning step level is used for the second picture, in each case a second number of pixels of the matrix chip being grouped together using the binning function. The first number of pixels which are in each case grouped together is higher or lower than the second number of pixels which are in each case grouped together, as a result of which a physi 1. A method for monitoring and/or inspecting material webs which are moving in the direction of a material web length (y) and/or a material web width (x) , wherein The method comprises the following steps:{'b': '110', 'taking a first picture of a first portion of a material web at a first point in time with a camera () which comprises a matrix chip with a binning function; and'}{'b': '10', 'taking a second picture of a second portion of the material web () at a second point in time with the camera;'}characterized in thatfor the first picture, a first binning step level is used in which in each case a first number of pixels of the matrix chip are grouped together using the binning function and, for the second picture, a second binning step level is used in which in each case a second number of pixels of the matrix chip are grouped together using the binning function, and in that the first number of pixels which are in each case grouped together is higher or lower than the ...

METHOD FOR THE ON-BOARD FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS OF A SOOT SENSOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND/OR FOR THE DETECTION OF FURTHER CONSTITUENTS IN THE SOOT

A method for the on-board functional diagnosis of a soot sensor and detection of further constituents in the soot in a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine. The soot sensor is connected electrically to an evaluation circuit in the motor vehicle. A faulty soot sensor and/or further constituents in the soot can be detected in an inexpensive way. The evaluation circuit measures the voltage coefficient of the soot sensor and detects the defectiveness of the soot sensor and/or the presence of further constituents in the soot using the voltage coefficient of the soot sensor.

Device for the control at least of a hydraulically operable switching element of an automatic transmission

A device for controlling a hydraulically operable switching element (2) of an automatic transmission of a vehicle with a position valve mechanism (3) having a main switch piston (6) which is spring biased into a first switch position and a second switch position with a pilot pressure (P_MV) which is adjustable through an electrically operated actuator (5). An additional switch piston (7) and the main switch piston (6) are axially actuated in a valve housing (8). Depending on the position of the pistons (6, 7), faces (6A, 7A) of the respective pistons are either spaced apart or adjacent. The additional switch piston (7) is adjustable depending on a pilot pressure (p_K) of a switching element which engages a gear for forward drive.

FASTENING SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE ELEMENT

Fastening system for a machine element (), in particular for an elongate machine element (), in particular for a toothed rack or a linear guide, for fastening in an abutment (), in particular a machine bed or a flange, comprising: an eccentric bolt () which comprises a pin section () to be received in a receiving opening () of an abutment () and comprises a joining section (), wherein the joining section is arranged in an eccentric manner in relation to the pin section (), and an eccentric sleeve () to be slid onto the joining section (). 1. Fastening system for a machine element for fastening in an abutment , comprising:an eccentric bolt which comprises a pin section to be received in a receiving opening of an abutment and comprises a joining section,wherein the joining section is arranged in an eccentric manner in relation to the pin section, andan eccentric sleeve to be slid onto the joining section,wherein the eccentric bolt comprises a head section,wherein the diameter of the head section of the eccentric bolt is smaller than the diameter of the joining section.2. Fastening system according to claim 1 , wherein the head section is cylindrical at least in sections claim 1 , and/or wherein the joining section is cylindrical at least in sections.3. Fastening system according to claim 1 , wherein the joining section is arranged concentrically in relation to the head section.4. Fastening system according to claim 1 , wherein the head section has a torque transmission means.5. Fastening system according to claim 1 , wherein the eccentric bolt comprises an internal thread.6. Fastening system according to claim 1 , wherein the eccentric sleeve is respectively beveled on the inside and/or on the outside at least at one of the two axial ends.7. Fastening system according to claim 1 , comprising an abutment in which a receiving opening for receiving the pin section is provided.8. Fastening system according to claim 7 , wherein the receiving opening and the pin section ...

Hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission

When the stop valve is in a first shifting position, a torque-transferring shift element is sealed tight against the rest of a hydraulic system by a stop valve, such that the actuating pressure enclosed in the shift element remains essentially constant or does not decrease. The stop valve is formed and arranged in the hydraulic system such that the stop valve is held in the first shifting position by the force of a barrier pressure generated by the pump, and, upon a standstill of the pump or falling below a certain value of the pressure generated by the pump, the stop valve is automatically displaceable at least through the action of the trapped shift element pressure into a second shifting position, in which the respective shift element is connected to the rest of the hydraulic system and the shift element is open.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR ACTUATING AT LEAST ONE SHIFTING ELEMENT OF A TRANSMISSION

A hydraulic system () for actuating at least one shifting element () of a transmission. The hydraulic system comprises a regulating valve device () that can be preset and has a regulating valve slide (), and a shifting valve device () which can also be preset and has a shifting valve slide (). The shifting valve device () interacts with the regulating valve device (). The regulating valve slide () and the shifting valve slide () are coaxially aligned with one another and move in opposite longitudinal directions within a common boring () of a housing (). Each of the slides has a control surface () which faces toward one another and can be pressurized with a pressure signal (p_VS) via a common pressure chamber (). 115-. (canceled)1612. A hydraulic system () , for actuating at least one shifting element () of a transmission , comprising:{'b': 3', '8, 'a regulating valve device () that can be preset and having a regulating valve slide (), and'}{'b': 4', '2', '6, 'a shifting valve device () interacting with the shifting element () that can also be preset and having a shifting valve slide (),'}{'b': 8', '6', '24', '25', '5', '14', '26, 'the regulating valve slide () and the shifting valve slide () being disposed in a common boring () of a housing () coaxial with respect to one another and movable in opposing longitudinal directions and, in a region of each control surfaces (, ) facing toward one another, can be pressurized via a common pressure chamber () with a pressure signal (p_VS).'}1786281. The hydraulic system according to claim 16 , wherein the regulating valve slide () and the shifting the valve slide () are each held claim 16 , via a stop device () claim 16 , in a defined starting position thereof which they occupy in a pressureless operating state of the hydraulic system ().18815. The hydraulic system according to claim 17 , wherein a return spring force claim 17 , which acts in a direction of the defined starting position thereof claim 17 , is applied to the ...

HYDRAULICAL SHIFTING DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A hydraulic shifting device for an automatic transmission for engaging and disengaging a parking lock. The shifting device comprises a parking lock cylinder () for actuating the parking lock, and a parking lock valve () which, for hydraulic control of the parking lock cylinder (), can be switched to at least first and second shift positions. In this case the hydraulic shifting device comprises a further parking lock valve (), and the two parking lock valves () and the parking lock cylinder () are designed and connected with one another in such manner that the parking lock can only be disengaged by pressurizing the parking lock cylinder () if the two parking lock valves () are each switched to a particular shift position. 117-. (canceled)18. A hydraulic shifting device , for an automatic transmission , for engaging and disengaging a parking lock , the hydraulic shifting device comprising:{'b': '203', 'a parking lock cylinder () for actuating the parking lock, and'}{'b': 201', '203, 'a first parking lock valve () which, for hydraulic control of the parking lock cylinder (), is movable into at least first and second shift positions,'}{'b': '202', 'the hydraulic shifting device comprising a second parking lock valve (),'}{'b': 201', '202', '203', '203', '201', '202, 'the first and the second parking lock valves (, ) and the parking lock cylinder () being designed and connected with one another in such manner that the parking lock only being disengagable by pressurization of the parking lock cylinder () provided that the first and the second parking lock valves (, ) are each in a particular shift position.'}19201202210220203231201270201203201260202201202270201203203260201202203231. The hydraulic shifting device according to claim 18 , wherein the first and the second parking lock valves ( claim 18 , ) each have a respective switching component ( claim 18 , ) and are each designed as directional control valves that are switchable to the first and the second shift ...

Arrangement And Method For Determining A Concentration Of A Constituent Of A Fluid Mixture

A method and arrangement for determining a concentration of a constituent of a fluid mixture in a fluid chamber includes: emitting an ultrasonic pulse into the fluid mixture, receiving a reflection of the ultrasonic pulse as a measurement signal after the ultrasonic pulse has been reflected at at least two impedance jumps, determining the concentration of the constituent of the fluid mixture on the basis of the measurement signal. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method for determining a concentration of a constituent of a fluid mixture in a fluid space , comprising:emitting an ultrasound pulse into the fluid mixture;receiving a reflection of the ultrasound pulse as a measurement signal after the ultrasound pulse has been reflected at at least two impedance discontinuities, wherein one impedance discontinuity of the two impedance discontinuities is an interface of the fluid mixture with air; anddetermining of the concentration of the constituent of the fluid mixture as a function of the measurement signal.12. The method as claimed in claim 11 , comprising:receiving the reflection after the ultrasound pulse has been reflected a plurality of times at the at least two impedance discontinuities.13. The method as claimed in claim 11 , comprising:Receiving the reflection after the ultrasound pulse has been reflected at least 11 times at the at least two impedance discontinuities.14. An arrangement comprising:an ultrasonic transducer; and emitting an ultrasound pulse into a fluid mixture;', 'receiving a reflection of the ultrasound pulse as a measurement signal after the ultrasound pulse has been reflected at at least two impedance discontinuities, wherein one impedance discontinuity of the two impedance discontinuities is an interface of the fluid mixture with air; and', 'determining a concentration of a constituent of the fluid mixture as a function of the measurement signal., 'a control unit configured to operate the ultrasonic transducer, by'}15. The arrangement as claimed in ...

Method And System For An Exhaust Gas Particulate Filter

A system for determining a regeneration phase of an exhaust gas particulate filter for an internal combustion engine may include a temperature sensor for detecting an elevated exhaust gas temperature, a sensor for detecting the particulate content in the exhaust gas stream exiting from the exhaust gas particulate filter, and a processing device for determining the regeneration phase on the basis of the detected values. A method for determining a regeneration phase of an exhaust gas particulate filter for an internal combustion engine may include detecting an elevated exhaust gas temperature, sampling a signal from a sensor for detecting the particulate content in the exhaust gas stream exiting from the exhaust gas particulate filter, detecting that the particulate content is elevated, and determining the regeneration phase. 1. A method for determining a regeneration phase of an exhaust gas particulate filter for an internal combustion engine , comprising:detecting an elevated exhaust gas temperature;sampling a signal from a sensor for detecting the particulate content in the exhaust gas stream emerging from the exhaust gas particulate filter;detecting that the particulate content is increased; anddetermining the regeneration phase.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting a reversal of the increase in the particulate content in the exhaust gas stream emerging from the exhaust gas particulate filter within a predefined time interval following the increase.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising terminating an injection of fuel into the exhaust gas stream to end an excitation of the exhaust gas particulate filter for regeneration.4. The method of claim Further comprising determining a fault in the sensor if the sensor signal does not correspond to a change in a combustion state of the internal combustion engine.5. A method for controlling an internal combustion engine with an exhaust gas particulate filter claim 1 , the method comprising: detecting ...

Root canal apex locator

An apex locator system constructed to enable visualization of an apex location at a vicinity of the mouth of a patient and more specifically on a lip clip, hand file and/or file clip of the apex locator system.

Harness

A harness has a support base and a support strap unit for the support base, and a holding device for releasably holding a battery pack in a support position on the support base. The holding device has a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the battery pack in a docking position, and a securing mechanism for securing the battery pack in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position. The docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base, and the securing mechanism has a securing slide which is arranged displaceably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and has a securing hook, or a securing lever which is arranged pivotably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and has a securing bow. The securing hook or securing bow is designed to engage securely behind a corresponding mating securing element of the battery pack in the support position. 1. A harness , comprising:a support base;a support strap unit for the support base; anda holding device for releasably holding an object in a support position on the support base,whereinthe holding device comprises a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the object in a docking position, and a securing mechanism on the support base for securing the object in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position,the docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base, and a securing slide which is arranged displaceably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and comprises a securing hook, which is designed to engage securely behind a corresponding mating securing element of the object in the support position, wherein, when the object is not docked, the securing slide is located in the securing position, and the securing slide has a run-on bevel which is designed, by ...

Harness

A harness for a battery pack that can be worn on the back and that supplies electrical energy to hand-held electrical tools includes a support base and a support strap unit for the support base, as well as a holding device for releasably holding a battery pack in a support position on the support base. The holding device has a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the battery pack in a docking position, and a securing mechanism on the support base for securing the battery pack in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position. The docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base. 1. A harness for an object configured to be worn on the back , the harness comprising:a support base;a support strap unit for the support base; anda holding device for releasably holding the object in a support position on the support base,whereinthe holding device comprises a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the object in a docking position, and a securing mechanism on the support base for securing the object in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position, andthe docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base.2. The harness according to claim 1 , wherein the docking mechanism comprises a pivot axis claim 1 , substantially parallel to an underside of the support base claim 1 , for the pivoting movement of the object into the support position.3. The harness according to claim 1 , whereinthe securing mechanism comprises a securing slide which is arranged displaceably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and comprises a securing hook, which is designed to engage securely behind a corresponding mating securing element of the object in the support position, orthe securing mechanism comprises a securing lever which is arranged pivotably on the support base between a release ...

Battery Pack Coupling System

A battery pack coupling system for mechanically and/or electrically coupling a battery pack optionally to a harness device or to a manually operated electrical device includes a mechanical backpack coupling interface at the battery pack for the releasable mechanical coupling to a corresponding mechanical battery pack-backpack coupling interface at the harness device and/or an electrical coupling interface at the battery pack and an electrical connecting line with a connecting plug body at the end which can be releasably coupled to the electrical coupling interface. The battery pack coupling system has a mechanical device coupling interface at the battery pack, different from the mechanical backpack coupling interface, for the releasable mechanical coupling to a corresponding mechanical battery pack-device coupling interface at the electrical device and/or a plug fastening mechanism through which the connecting plug body can be fastened releasably to the harness device. 1. A battery pack coupling system for at least one of mechanically and electrically coupling a battery pack selectively to a harness device or to a manually operated electrical device , the battery pack coupling system comprising:a mechanical backpack coupling interface at the battery pack for releasable mechanical coupling to a corresponding mechanical battery pack-backpack coupling interface at the harness device; anda mechanical device coupling interface at the battery pack, different from the mechanical backpack coupling interface, for releasable mechanical coupling to a corresponding mechanical battery pack-device coupling interface at the electrical device.2. The battery pack coupling system according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical backpack coupling interface comprises a backpack docking element for the pivotable docking of the battery pack to the harness device claim 1 , and a backpack holding element for holding the battery pack at the harness device claim 1 , wherein the backpack docking ...

Rechargeable Battery Pack

A rechargeable battery pack supplies electrical energy to hand-held power tools. The battery pack is designed for selective use in a vertical use position or a horizontal use position, and includes an external housing which has a housing base and a housing hood, which is connected to the housing base, and surrounds an interior space, and a rechargeable battery cell block which is arranged in the interior space. The battery pack has a water discharge structure for discharging water which is contained in the interior space and/or water which enters the external housing from the outside. The water discharge structure has, on at least one side of the external housing, a double-labyrinth wall structure which is open to liquid and has an outer labyrinth wall structure, which is formed by overlapping respectively of an outer side wall of the housing base and of the housing hood, and an inner labyrinth wall structure, which is arranged offset in relation to the outer labyrinth wall structure in the direction of the interior space and which is formed by overlapping respectively of an inner side wall of the housing base and of the housing hood.

Hydraulic System for a Transmission of a Motor Vehicle

A hydraulic system for a transmission of a motor vehicle, the system having first and second pumps for conveying hydraulic fluid into primary and/or system-pressure circuits so that an intended pressure prevails in the circuits. The system further including liquid retention means preventing a flow of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the second pump from being conducted through the first pump when the first pump is not conveying and the second pump is conveying, and preventing a flow of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the first pump from being conducted through the second pump when the second pump is not conveying and the first pump is conveying. The system additionally including a sailing-mode lubricating valve for controlling, by an open-loop system, a flow rate of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the second pump into the primary and/or secondary system-pressure circuits such that the intended pressure is set in the system-pressure circuits.

METHOD FOR MEASURING THE FILL LEVEL OF A FLUID

In a method for measuring the fill level of a fluid in a housing using an ultrasound sensor, detected multiple echoes in relation to a signal are reflected from a reference point and level echoes in relation to the signal reflected from the fluid level are evaluated in relation to their fluctuation width. The level echoes can be identified in this manner and the fill level determined from the transit times of the signals to the reference point and to the fluid level. 15-. (canceled)6. A method for measuring the fill level of a fluid in a housing using an ultrasound sensor , the measurement being carried out along a measurement path on which there is a reference point and in which signal echoes , including multiple reference echoes , in relation to signals reflected from the reference point , and level echoes , in relation to signals reflected from the fluid level , are generated as a result of multiple time domain measurements , the method comprising:determining amplitudes of the respective signal echoes and storing the amplitudes;determining whether the stored amplitudes of the signal echoes lie in a fixed fluctuation range for the multiple reference echoes from the reference point or in a fixed fluctuation range for the level echoes; andregistering the signal echoes lying in the fluctuation range for the level echoes as level signals, and determining the fill level of the fluid based on an associated echo propagation time based on the speed of sound determined from the propagation time associated with a reference echo as far as the reference point.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the fill level measurement is carried out on a fluid housing located in a vehicle.8. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the method is carried out with a fixed fluctuation range for the multiple reference echoes from the reference point of +/−20 mV.9. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the method is carried out with a fixed fluctuation range for the level ...

Iterative fluorescence imaging

The invention relates to a method for multiplex staining of a biological sample involving the use of a buffer combination of blocking buffer, imaging buffer and elution buffer that allows for multiple staining rounds of biological samples. The blocking buffer comprises a compound that is capable of binding to hydrophobic binding sites non-specifically and a sulfhydryl-reactive compound. The imaging buffer is at neutral pH and comprises a radical scavenger, and the elution buffer is at pH lower than 4 and comprises a buffering component, a reducing agent and at least one compound disrupting hydrogen bonds. The invention further relates to buffers used in the practice of the method of the invention, and to a kit containing these buffers.

CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL VALVE MODULE

A closed-loop control valve module for closed-loop controlling a fluid flow is described, which comprises an electrical valve actuator motor, wherein a valve spindle comprising a frustoconical sealing section is displaceable by means of the valve actuator motor along a valve spindle axis and the frustoconical sealing section, depending on the position of the valve spindle, releases or separates off a flow channel connecting a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A pressure compensation channel is provided which, at least in the closed state of the closed-loop control valve module, connects an end of the valve spindle opposite the valve actuator motor to a pressure compensation area or the fluid inlet in terms of flow. 1. A closed-loop control valve module for closed-loop controlling a fluid flow , with an electrical valve actuator motor , wherein a valve spindle comprising a frustoconical sealing section is displaceable by means of the valve actuator motor along a valve spindle axis and the frustoconical sealing section , depending on the position of the valve spindle , releases or separates off a flow channel connecting a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet , wherein a pressure compensation channel is provided which , at least in the closed state of the closed-loop control valve module , connects an end of the valve spindle opposite the valve actuator motor to a pressure compensation area or the fluid inlet in terms of flow.2. The closed-loop control valve module according to claim 1 , characterized in that a fluid flow direction oriented from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet at least in the area of the valve seat is oriented in the same direction as a widening direction of the frustoconical sealing section.3. The closed-loop control valve module according to claim 1 , characterized in that the frustoconical sealing section and the valve seat interact in a radially sealing manner.4. The closed-loop control valve module according to claim 2 , characterized in that the ...

CTA LARGE VESSEL OCCLUSION MODEL

Systems and techniques that facilitate automated localization of large vessel occlusions are provided. In various embodiments, an input component can receive computed tomography angiogram (CTA) images of a patient's brain. In various embodiments, a localization component can determine, via a machine learning algorithm, a location of a large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the patient's brain based on the CTA images. In various instances, the location of the LVO can comprise a laterality and an occlusion site. In various aspects, the laterality can indicate a right side or a left side of the patient's brain, and the occlusion site can indicate an internal carotid artery (ICA), an M segment of a middle cerebral artery (MCA) or an M2 segment of an MCA. In various cases, a visualization component can generate and display to a user a three-dimensional maximum intensity projection (MIP) reconstruction of the patient's brain based on the CTA images to facilitate visual verification of the LVO by the user. 1. A system , comprising:a memory that stores computer-executable components; and ["an input component that receives computed tomography angiogram (CTA) images of a patient's brain; and", "a localization component that determines, via a machine learning algorithm, a location of a large vessel occlusion (LVO) in the patient's brain based on the CTA images."], 'a processor, operably coupled to the memory, that executes the computer-executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer-executable components comprise2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the location of the LVO comprises a laterality and an occlusion site.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the laterality indicates a right side or a left side of the patient's brain claim 2 , and wherein the occlusion site indicates an internal carotid artery (ICA) claim 2 , an M1 segment of a middle cerebral artery (MCA) claim 2 , or an M2 segment of an MCA.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a visualization ...

Solenoid valve

A solenoid valve has a housing, which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and an electromagnetic drive, which comprises a solenoid with a fixed core and a movable armature, wherein the armature interacts with a valve seat. A pressure compensation chamber which is bordered by a membrane is formed in the armature, wherein the pressure compensation chamber is in fluid connection in terms of flow with the fluid inlet by means of a pressure compensation channel.

Method for Producing a Sensor Element

A method for producing a sensor element for a sensor for detection of substances contained in a gas flow includes: providing a ceramic carrier; and producing an open measurement electrode, arranged on the carrier and exposed to the gas flow. The open measurement electrode is produced by: a combined printing technique from a cermet base print for a base layer of a ceramic-platinum cermet, arranged on the carrier, and a platinum upper printing for a cover layer of sintered platinum arranged on the base layer. 15-. (canceled)6. A method for producing a sensor element for a sensor for detection of substances contained in a gas flow , the method comprising:{'b': '5', 'providing a ceramic carrier (); an'}{'b': 2', '5, 'claim-text': [{'b': 6', '5, 'a combined printing technique from a cermet base print () for a base layer of a ceramic-platinum cermet, arranged on the carrier (), and'}, {'b': '7', 'a platinum upper printing () for a cover layer of sintered platinum arranged on the base layer.'}], 'producing an open measurement electrode (), arranged on the carrier () and exposed to the gas flow, the open measurement electrode being produced by7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising producing the base layer from a ceramic-platinum printing paste.82. The method as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising producing the measurement electrode () as an interdigital electrode.92. The method as claimed in claim 6 , further comprising producing the measurement electrode () so that it is configured to be applied with an alternating voltage.10. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the detection of substances contained in a gas flow comprises detection of soot particles in the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. This is a U.S. national stage of application No. PCT/EP2013/059090, filed on 2 May 2013, which claims priority to the German Application No. DE 10 2012 207 761.8 filed 9 May 2012, the content of both incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of ...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COREGISTRATION AND MARKER DETECTION, INCLUDING MACHINE LEARNING AND USING RESULTS THEREOF

One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums using artificial intelligence application(s) using an apparatus or system that uses and/or controls one or more imaging modalities, such as, but not limited to, angiography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Multi-modality OCT, near-infrared fluorescence (NIRAF), OCT-NIRAF, etc. are provided herein. Examples of AI applications discussed herein, include, but are not limited to, using one or more of: AI coregistration, AI marker detection, deep or machine learning, computer vision or image recognition task(s), keypoint detection, feature extraction, model training, input data preparation techniques, input mapping to the model, post-processing, and/or interpretation of output data, one or more types of machine learning models (including, but not limited to, segmentation, regression, combining or repeating regression and/or segmentation), marker detection success rates, and/or coregistration success rates to improve or optimize marker detection and/or coregistration. 19-. (canceled)10. An artificial intelligence detection apparatus comprising:one or more processors that operate to:acquire or receive angiography image data;receive a trained model or load a trained model from a memory;apply the trained model to the acquired or received angiography image data;select one angiography frame;detect a marker location on the selected angiography frame with the trained model, the detected marker location defining detected results;check whether the marker location is correct or accurate;in an event that the marker location is not correct or accurate, then modify the detected results or the detected marker location, and repeat the check as to whether the marker location is correct or accurate, or in an event that the marker location is correct or accurate, then check whether all of the angiography frames have been checked for correctness or accuracy; andin an event that all of the angiography frames have not been checked ...

Method and device for measuring the soot load in the exhaust gas systems of diesel engines

The invention relates to a method for measuring the soot load in the exhaust gas systems of diesel engines using a sensor which is mounted downstream of a particulate filter and comprises a sensor element, to measure the operability of the particulate filter. According to said method, the soot load of the sensor element is measured resistively or capacitively using electrodes. The measuring voltage of the sensor element is controlled depending on at least one actual operating parameter of the diesel engine. The invention further relates to a device for measuring the soot load in corresponding exhaust gas systems.

Method for determination of internal leakage at automatic gear box in vehicle, involves forming average value of saturation rotation speeds, and determining internal leakage of gear box from saturation speed by pumping conveyance detection

Es wird ein Verfahren zur Ermittlung der internen Leckage bei Automatgetrieben vorgeschlagen, im Rahmen dessen am Endprüfstand bei vorgegebener Getriebesumpftemperatur in unterschiedlich geschalteten Gängen für jede Gangkombination die Sättigungsdrehzahl, nämlich die Getriebeeingangsdrehzahl, ab der dem primären Systemdruckkreis des hydraulischen Schaltgerätes des Getriebes genügend Öl zur Verfügung steht und die Ölversorgung des sekundären Systemdruckkreises beginnt, ermittelt wird, wobei die Gangkombination derart gewählt wird, dass alle Schaltelemente des Getriebes geschaltet werden, wobei Antriebsdrehzahlhochläufe gefahren werden und über den standardmäßig vorgesehenen Druckmessanschluss „zum Torus" des hydrodynamischen Wandlers des Getriebes das Sättigungsverhalten des Systems ermittelt wird, indem die Antriebsdrehzahl dem gemessenen Druck zugewiesen wird, wobei, wenn am Druckmessanschluss „zum Torus“ ein Druck gemessen wird, der einen vorgegebenen Schwellenwert (p_S) übersteigt, die diesem Druck zugewiesene Getriebeeingangsdrehzahl als Sättigungsdrehzahl erkannt wird, wobei anschließend der Mittelwert der für die einzelnen Gangkombinationen ermittelten Sättigungsdrehzahlen gebildet wird, der als Sättigungsdrehzahl des Getriebes definiert wird und wobei in einem nächsten Schritt aus der Sättigungsdrehzahl des Getriebes über die theoretische Pumpenförderkennung die interne Leckage des Getriebes ermittelt wird.

Hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission

In an operating state of the automatic transmission in which a translation ratio is engaged and no shifting occurs, an isolating valve (1) is in a first shift position, in which at least the torque-transferring shifting element (K) is tightly sealed from the rest of the hydraulic system by the isolating valve (1), such that the actuating pressure (p_K) enclosed in the shifting element (K) remains essentially constant and does not lower. According to the invention, the isolating valve (1) is designed and arranged in the hydraulic system such that it is held by the force of a blocking pressure (p_S) generated by the pump (P) in the first shift position and, at standstill of the pump (P) upon falling short of a specified value of the pressure generated by the pump (P), the isolating valve (1) can be moved automatically by the effect of the blocked shifting element pressure (p_K) into a second shift position, in which the respective shifting element (K) is connected to the rest of the hydraulic system and the shifting element (K) is opened.

METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE CONDITION OF A SOOT SENSOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF CLEAN OPERATION OF A VEHICLE OF A SOOT SENSOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND / OR THE DETECTION OF OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE SOOT

La présente invention concerne un procédé permettant le diagnostic de fonctionnement propre à un véhicule d'un capteur de suie (10) et/ou la détection d'autres composants dans la suie dans un véhicule automobile doté d'un moteur à combustion, le capteur de suie (10) étant relié électriquement à un circuit d'évaluation installé de manière fixe dans le véhicule automobile. Pour fournir un procédé permettant le diagnostic de fonctionnement d'un capteur de suie (10) et/ou la détection d'autres composants dans la suie, grâce auquel un capteur de suie (10) défectueux et/ou d'autres composants dans la suie peuvent être détectés de manière économique, le circuit d'évaluation mesure le coefficient de tension du capteur de suie (10) et détecte le caractère défectueux du capteur de suie (10) et/ou la présence d'autres composants dans la suie à partir du coefficient de tension du capteur de suie (10). The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing vehicle-specific operation of a soot sensor (10) and / or the detection of other components in soot in a motor vehicle having a combustion engine, the sensor soot (10) being electrically connected to an evaluation circuit fixedly installed in the motor vehicle. To provide a method for diagnosing the operation of a soot sensor (10) and / or the detection of other components in the soot, whereby a defective soot sensor (10) and / or other components in the soot can be detected economically, the evaluation circuit measures the coefficient of tension of the soot sensor (10) and detects the defective character of the soot sensor (10) and / or the presence of other components in the soot at from the voltage coefficient of the soot sensor (10).

CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR CONTROLLING A STARTUP COUPLING OF AN AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle

Die Erfindung betrifft ein hydraulisches Steuergerät (4) für ein Automatikgetriebe eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Das hydraulische Steuergerät (4) umfasst ein Volumenstromregelventil (49), wobei das hydraulische Steuergerät (4) dazu eingerichtet ist, einem Eingang (59) des Volumenstromregelventils (49) Hydraulikflüssigkeit zuzuführen. Ein Ausgang (31, 71) des Volumenstromregelventils (18, 49) ist mit einem Wandler-Torus des Automatikgetriebes verbunden. Weiterhin ist das Volumenstromregelventil (59) dazu eingerichtet ist, ihm zugeführte Hydraulikflüssigkeit über eine Blende (66) zu leiten, sodass die Hydraulikflüssigkeit im Druck gesenkt wird und sodass dem Wandler-Torus ein konstanter Volumenstrom Hydraulikflüssigkeit zugeführt werden kann. The invention relates to a hydraulic control device (4) for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle. The hydraulic control device (4) comprises a volume flow control valve (49), the hydraulic control device (4) being set up to supply hydraulic fluid to an input (59) of the volume flow control valve (49). An output (31, 71) of the volume flow control valve (18, 49) is connected to a converter torus of the automatic transmission. Furthermore, the volume flow control valve (59) is set up to direct hydraulic fluid supplied to it via an orifice (66) so that the pressure of the hydraulic fluid is reduced and so that a constant volume flow of hydraulic fluid can be supplied to the converter torus.

Optical soot particle sensor

Rußsensor (1), aufweisend: a) eine Lichtquelle (10) mit einem ersten Lichtleiter (40) und b) einen Lichtdetektor (20) mit einem zweiten Lichtleiter (50), wobei c) ein der Lichtquelle (10) abgewandtes Ende des ersten Lichtleiters (40) und ein dem Lichtdetektor (20) abgewandtes Ende des zweiten Lichtleiters (50) in einem Abgassystem anordenbar sind, so dass d) mittels des ersten Lichtleiters (40) ein in den ersten Lichtleiter (40) einstrahlbares Licht der Lichtquelle (10) in ein Rußpartikel aufweisendes Gas einstrahlbar ist und e) mittels des zweiten Lichtleiters (50) mindestens ein Lichtanteil des in das Gas einstrahlbaren Lichts zu dem Lichtdetektor (20) leitbar ist, wobei f) eine Rußpartikelkonzentration in dem Gas aufgrund des zu dem Lichtdetektor (20) leitbaren Lichtanteils bestimmbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass g) mindestens ein erster Bereich des ersten Lichtleiters (40) benachbart zu dem der Lichtquelle (10) abgewandten Ende und mindestens ein zweiter Bereich des zweiten Lichtleiters (50) benachbart zu dem dem Lichtdetektor (20) abgewandten Ende an einer Trägerkonstruktion (30) angeordnet sind, wobei h) die Trägerkonstruktion (30) ein Keramiksubstrat umfasst und i) an der Trägerkonstruktion (30) eine Heizstruktur (70) angeordnet ist. A soot sensor (1), comprising: a) a light source (10) having a first light guide (40) and b) a light detector (20) having a second light guide (50), wherein c) one of the light source (10) facing away from the first end Optical fiber (40) and an end remote from the light detector (20) of the second light guide (50) can be arranged in an exhaust system, so that d) by means of the first light guide (40) in the first light guide (40) einstrahlbares light of the light source (10 ) is einstrahlbar in a soot particle-containing gas and e) by means of the second light guide (50) at least a portion of the light einstrahlbaren in the gas light to the light detector (20) is conductive, f) a soot particle concentration in the gas due ...

rotary valve

Drehschieberventil (10) mit einem Gehäuse, einem Ventilschieber (30), einem Ventilsitz (20), der eine Dichtfläche (24) aufweist, an welcher der Ventilschieber (30) anliegt und in der eine Durchflussöffnung (26) vorgesehen ist, die eine gekrümmte Außenkontur aufweist, wobei der Ventilschieber (30) um eine Achse (46) schwenkbar ist, die exzentrisch zum Krümmungsmittelpunkt (M) der Außenkontur auf der von der Durchflussöffnung (26) abgewandten Seite des Krümmungsmittelpunktes angeordnet ist, und einem Antrieb (40), der den Ventilschieber (30) zwischen einer geschlossenen Stellung und einer geöffneten Stellung verstellen kann, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Durchflussöffnung (26) die Form eines Abschnittes eines Kreisrings aufweist, der sich über einen Winkelbereich von mehr als 180° erstreckt, sodass die Höhe des Kreisrings größer ist als der Radius des ihm zugrundeliegenden Kreises. Rotary slide valve (10) with a housing, a valve slide (30), a valve seat (20), which has a sealing surface (24) against which the valve slide (30) rests and in which a flow opening (26) is provided, which is a curved has an outer contour, the valve slide (30) being pivotable about an axis (46) which is arranged eccentrically to the center of curvature (M) of the outer contour on the side of the center of curvature facing away from the flow opening (26), and a drive (40) which can adjust the valve slide (30) between a closed position and an open position, characterized in that the flow opening (26) has the shape of a section of an annulus, which extends over an angular range of more than 180°, so that the height of the annulus is larger than the radius of the circle on which it is based.

Transmission device with a hydraulic system

Es wird eine Getriebevorrichtung (2) mit einem Hydrauliksystem (1) beschrieben, in dessen Bereich Hydraulikfluid zur Kühlung und Schmierung nacheinander durch eine Kühlereinrichtung (7), durch eine Anfahreinrichtung (11) und in Richtung eines Schmierkreislaufes (12) führbar ist. Zumindest ein Teil des Hydraulikfluidvolumenstromes ist stromab der Kühlereinrichtung (7) und stromauf der Anfahreinrichtung (11) über eine Bypassleitung (10) direkt in Richtung des Schmierkreislaufes (12) abzweigbar. Die Bypassleitung (10) mündet stromab der Anfahreinrichtung (11) in einen Verbindungsbereich zwischen der Anfahreinrichtung (11) und dem Schmierkreislauf (12). Erfindungsgemäß ist stromab der Kühlereinrichtung (7) und stromauf oder stromab der Anfahreinrichtung (11) eine Ventileinrichtung (8) vorgesehen, über die ein Durchfluss der Anfahreinrichtung (11) sperrbar ist. The invention relates to a transmission device (2) with a hydraulic system (1), in the region of which hydraulic fluid for cooling and lubrication can be guided successively through a cooler device (7), through a starting device (11) and in the direction of a lubricating circuit (12). At least part of the hydraulic fluid volume flow can be branched off downstream of the cooler device (7) and upstream of the starting device (11) via a bypass line (10) directly in the direction of the lubricating circuit (12). The bypass line (10) opens downstream of the starting device (11) into a connecting region between the starting device (11) and the lubricating circuit (12). According to the invention, downstream of the cooling device (7) and upstream or downstream of the starting device (11), a valve device (8) is provided, via which a flow of the starting device (11) can be blocked.

Temperature sensor device

The invention relates to a temperature sensor device (100) comprising a support substrate (10), a first temperature measuring structure (T1) and a second temperature measuring structure (T2). Said support substrate (10) has a first area (B1) and a second area (B2), said first area (B1) being exposed to a gas flow when the temperature sensor device (100) is in operation and the second area (B2) is arranged at a predetermined distance in relation to the first area (B1) and in the axial direction along a longitudinal axis (L) of the support substrate (10). Said first temperature measuring structure (T1) is arranged in the first area (B1). The second measuring structure (T2) is arranged in the second area (B2).

Control valve assembly for controlling a starting clutch of an automatic transmission

Hydraulic system for a transmission of a motor vehicle

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Hydrauliksystem (4) für ein Getriebe eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Das Hydrauliksystem umfasst eine von einem Motor des Kraftahrzeugs antreibbare erste Pumpe (5) und eine elektrisch antreibbare zweite Pumpe (20), wobei die erste Pumpe (5) und die zweite Pumpe (20) jeweils allein dazu eingerichtet sind, Hydraulikflüssigkeit in einen primären Systemdruckkreis (16) und einen sekundären Systemdruckkreis (18) des Hydrauliksystems (4) zu fördern. Das Hydrauliksystem (4) weist Rückhaltemittel (15, 26) auf, welche bei nicht fördernder erster Pumpe (5) und fördernder zweiter Pumpe (20) dazu eingerichtet sind, zu verhindern, dass ein von der zweiten Pumpe (20) geförderter Volumenstrom an Hydraulikflüssigkeit durch die erste Pumpe (5) geleitet wird, oder bei nicht fördernder zweiter Pumpe (20) und fördernder erster Pumpe (5) dazu eingerichtet sind, zu verhindern, dass ein von der ersten Pumpe (5) geförderter Volumenstrom an Hydraulikflüssigkeit durch die zweite Pumpe (20) geleitet wird. Das Hydrauliksystem (4) weist ferner ein Segelschmierventil (22) auf, welches dazu eingerichtet ist, einen von der zweiten Pumpe (20) in den primären Systemdruckkreis (16) und in den sekundären Systemdruckkreis (18) geförderten Volumenstrom an Hydraulikflüssigkeit derart zu steuern, dass sich ein vorgesehener Druck in dem primären Systemdruckkreis (16) und in dem sekundären Systemdruckkreis (18) einstellt. The invention relates to a hydraulic system (4) for a transmission of a motor vehicle. The hydraulic system comprises a first pump (5) which can be driven by a motor of the motor vehicle and an electrically drivable second pump (20), wherein the first pump (5) and the second pump (20) are each set up alone to supply hydraulic fluid into a primary system pressure circuit (16) and a secondary system pressure circuit (18) of the hydraulic system (4) to promote. The hydraulic system (4) has retaining means (15, 26) which, when the first pump (5) and the second pump (20) are not ...

Hydraulic control arrangement for controlling a variable fluid volume flow

Die Erfindung betrifft eine hydraulische Steuerungsanordnung zum Steuern eines variablen Fluidvolumenstroms zu einem Verbraucher (6, 60, 94, 126, 146, 162), beispielsweise eines Kühlölstroms zu einer nass laufenden Kupplung, mit einem hydraulisch vorgesteuerten, an eine Fluidversorgung angeschlossenen Steuerventil. Dieses erste Steuerventil (2, 56, 90, 122, 142) ist so ausgelegt, dass es ohne einen Vorsteuerdruck (pVST) einen vorgegebenen Anfangs-Volumenstrom (Q 1 ) liefert, dass es bei einer kontinuierlichen Erhöhung des variablen Vorsteuerdrucks (pVST) einen kontinuierlich ansteigenden Volumenstrom (Q K ) liefert und dass wenigstens ein zweites eigenständiges, ebenfalls hydraulisch vorgesteuertes Steuerventil (170) so ausgelegt ist, dass es in einem vorgegebenen Bereich (55, 88, 120, 132, 140, 152) des variablen Vorsteuerdrucks (pVST) aktiviert wird. The invention relates to a hydraulic control arrangement for controlling a variable fluid volume flow to a consumer (6, 60, 94, 126, 146, 162), for example a cooling oil flow to a wet-running clutch, with a hydraulically piloted, connected to a fluid supply control valve. This first control valve (2, 56, 90, 122, 142) is designed such that, without a pilot pressure (pVST), it supplies a predetermined initial volume flow (Q 1 ) such that, given a continuous increase in the variable pilot pressure (pVST), it will have a continuously increasing flow (Q K ) provides and that at least a second independent, also hydraulically piloted control valve (170) is designed so that in a predetermined range (55, 88, 120, 132, 140, 152) of the variable pilot pressure (pVST ) is activated.

Control valve assembly for controlling a starting clutch of an automatic transmission

Device for reducing the drag torque in an automatic transmission

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zur Reduktion der Schleppmomente in einem Automatgetriebe umfassend Lamellenschaltelemente, einen hydrodynamischen Wandler und eine Wandlerkupplung, die über eine hydraulische Steuerung mit einem Kühler (1) gesteuert werden, vorgeschlagen, welche in der hydraulischen Steuerung vor dem Kühler (1) eine Parallelschaltung eines in Flussrichtung zum Kühler (1) hin gegen eine Federkraft oberhalb einer Druckschwelle (p_Sys_SP) öffnenden Druckbegrenzungsventils (2), einer einen Mindestdurchfluss sicherstellenden Konstantblende (3) und einer temperaturabhängig schaltbaren, oberhalb einer Temperaturschwelle (θ_SP) öffnenden Blende (4) aufweist, derart, dass eine Minimalschmierung und -Kühlung bei niedrigen Temperaturen und niedrigen Systemdrücken gewährleistet wird, da bei Temperaturen, die eine vorgegebene Temperaturschwelle (θ_SP) unterschreiten, die temperaturabhängig schaltbare Blende (4) geschlossen bleibt und bei niedrigen Drücken, die eine vorgegebene Druckschwelle (p_Sys_SP) unterschreiten, das Druckbegrenzungsventil (2) geschlossen bleibt.

METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF CLEAN OPERATION OF A VEHICLE OF A SOOT SENSOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND / OR THE DETECTION OF OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE SOOT

Hydraulic system of a transmission device with a lubrication circuit

Es wird ein Hydrauliksystem (1) einer Getriebevorrichtung (2) mit einem Schmierkreislauf (4) beschrieben, der stromab einer Kühlereinrichtung (18) zur Kühlung und Schmierung mit Hydraulikfluid beaufschlagbar ist. Ein Teil des durch die Kühlereinrichtung (18) geleiteten Hydraulikfluidvolumenstromes ist stromab der Kühlereinrichtung (18) und stromauf des Schmierkreislaufes (4) in Richtung eines Hydraulikfluidreservoirs (13) abführbar. Es ist eine stromab der Kühlereinrichtung (18) und Stromauf des Schmierkreislaufes (4) angeordnete Ventileinrichtung (26) vorgesehen, die betriebszustandsabhängig zumindest in einen ersten Betriebszustand und in einen zweiten Betriebszustand überführbar ist, wobei ein der Ventileinrichtung (26) zugeführter Hydraulikfluidvolumenstrom im ersten Betriebszustand der Ventileinrichtung (26) zumindest teilweise in Richtung des Hydraulikfluidreservoirs (13) abführbar ist, während ein der Ventileinrichtung (26) zugeführter Hydraulikfluidvolumenstrom im zweiten Betriebszustand der Ventileinrichtung (26) zumindest teilweise einem Schaltelement (28) der Getriebevorrichtung (2) zuführbar ist. A hydraulic system (1) of a transmission device (2) with a lubrication circuit (4) is described, which can be acted upon by hydraulic fluid downstream of a cooler device (18) for cooling and lubrication. Part of the hydraulic fluid volume flow conducted through the cooler device (18) can be discharged downstream of the cooler device (18) and upstream of the lubricating circuit (4) in the direction of a hydraulic fluid reservoir (13). There is a downstream of the cooler device (18) and upstream of the lubrication circuit (4) arranged valve means (26) is provided, the operating state dependent at least in a first operating state and in a second operating state can be transferred, wherein one of the valve means (26) supplied hydraulic fluid volume flow in the first operating state the valve device (26) can be discharged at least partially in the direction of the ...

System pressure valve for a hydraulic system of a motor vehicle transmission

It is proposed in accordance with the present invention to fill a secondary system pressure circuit (18) of a hydraulic system (4) of a motor vehicle transmission at an earlier time, by an excess quantity from a primary system pressure circuit (16) of the hydraulic system (4) not being conducted to a suction charging means (40), but rather into the secondary system pressure circuit (18). This can take place by means of a system pressure valve (9) according to the invention for the primary system pressure circuit (16), which system pressure valve (9) is set up for said function.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PARTICLE DETECTOR

Hydraulic system of a transmission with a supply pressure circuit and a hydraulic accumulator

Es wird ein Hydrauliksystem (1) eines Getriebes mit einem Versorgungsdruckkreis (2) und einem Hydraulikspeicher (3) beschrieben, die von einer Pumpeneinrichtung (4) mit Hydraulikfluid beaufschlagbar sind. Der Hydraulikspeicher (3) ist über eine Ventileinrichtung (5) mit der Pumpeneinrichtung (4) und dem Versorgungsdruckkreis (2) in Wirkverbindung bringbar. Die Ventileinrichtung (5) ist mit einer Druckbegrenzungsfunktion ausgeführt, sodass die Ventileinrichtung (5) die Wirkverbindung zwischen der Pumpeneinrichtung (4) und dem Hydraulikspeicher (3) bei Erreichen eines Wertes des an der Ventileinrichtung (5) von der Pumpeneinrichtung (4) anliegenden Druckes (pS) freigibt. Erfindungsgemäß ist die druckabhängige Ansprechgrenze der Ventileinrichtung (5) in Abhängigkeit einer an der Ventileinrichtung (5) anlegbaren Stellkraft variierbar. A hydraulic system (1) of a transmission with a supply pressure circuit (2) and a hydraulic accumulator (3) is described, which can be acted upon by hydraulic fluid from a pump device (4). The hydraulic accumulator (3) can be operatively connected to the pump device (4) and the supply pressure circuit (2) via a valve device (5). The valve device (5) is designed with a pressure limiting function so that the valve device (5) establishes the operative connection between the pump device (4) and the hydraulic accumulator (3) when a value of the pressure applied to the valve device (5) by the pump device (4) is reached (pS) releases. According to the invention, the pressure-dependent response limit of the valve device (5) can be varied as a function of an actuating force that can be applied to the valve device (5).

Control valve arrangement for controlling a starting clutch of an automatic transmission

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Steuerungsventilanordnung zur Betätigungssteuerung zumindest einer Anfahrkupplung eines Automatgetriebes eines Kraftfahrzeuges, mit jeweils einem Kupplungsregelventil (3), über das ein Versorgungsdruck (P_V1) in einen Druckraum der jeweiligen Kupplungsbetätigungsvorrichtung (4) leitbar ist, mit einem einen geregelten Vorsteuerdruck (P_VST3) erzeugenden Druckregelventil (166), welches von einem elektronischen Steuerungsgerät ansteuerbar ist und zumindest ein Steuerungsventil der Steuerungsventilanordnung mit dem Vorsteuerdruck (P_VST3) versorgt, und mit einer Selbsthaltehydraulik, mit deren Hilfe bei einem Ausfall der Steuerungselektronik und somit einem Wegfall des Vorsteuerdrucks (P_VST3) der vor dem Ausfall der Steuerungselektronik zuletzt vorliegende Schaltzustand der wenigstens einen Kupplungsbetätigungsvorrichtung (4) zumindest in manchen Betriebssituationen im Sinne einer Notbetriebsfunktion aufrechterhalten wird. Diese Steuerungsventilanordnung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Selbsthaltehydraulik zur Realisierung der Notbetriebsfunktion ein Selbsthalteventil (1) und ein Aktivierungsventil (2) aufweist, dass das Selbsthaltevenil (1) so ausgebildet ist, dass es zur Weiterleitung eines Aktivierungsdrucks (P_A) in Abhängigkeit von einem motordrehzahlabhängigen Steuerdruck (P_D) zu dem Aktivierungsventil (2) geeignet ist, dass das Aktivierungsventil (2) zur Weiterleitung des Aktivierungsdrucks (P_A) an das zumindest eine ... The invention relates to a control valve arrangement for actuating at least one starting clutch of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, each with a clutch control valve (3) via which a supply pressure (P_V1) can be conducted into a pressure chamber of the respective clutch actuation device (4), with a regulated pilot pressure (P_VST3) generating pressure regulating valve (166), which can be controlled by an electronic control device and supplies at least one control valve of the control valve ...

Method for processing diagnostic data for control unit of motor car, involves assigning unitary linkage data field identifier to data field such that access to each diagnostic data element is carried-out by referring identifier

The method involves providing a link data field that is assigned with a control unit (4). Diagnostic data elements assigned to the control unit are linked into the data field. A unitary linkage data field identifier is assigned to the data field. Access to each data element is carried-out by referring the identifier. An error status code is assigned to the data elements such that a determination is made to check whether the diagnosis data assigned with the code is relevant for a predetermined error condition depending on the predetermined error condition by the respective code. An independent claim is also included for a diagnostic device for analyzing diagnostic data for a control unit of a motor car.

Arrangement and method for determining a concentration of a constituent of a fluid mixture

Steuerungsventilanordnung zur steuerung einer anfahrkupplung eines automatgetriebes

Verfahren zur notbetätigung eines automatisierten fahrzeug-doppelkupplungsgetriebes

Steuerungsventilanordnung zur steuerung einer anfahrkupplung eines automatgetriebes

Magnetventil

Ein Magnetventil (10) hat ein Gehäuse (12), das einen Fluideingang (26) und einen Fluidausgang (28) aufweist, und einen elektromagnetischen Antrieb (14), der eine Magnetspule (16) mit einem feststehenden Kern (18) und einen beweglichen Anker (20) umfasst, wobei der Anker (20) mit einem Ventilsitz (24) zusammenwirkt. Im Anker (20) ist eine Druckausgleichskammer (44) ausgebildet, die durch eine Membran (48) begrenzt ist, wobei die Druckausgleichskammer (44) fluidisch durch einen Druckausgleichskanal (46) mit dem Fluideingang (26) strömungsmäßig verbunden ist.

Akkupack-kopplungssystem

Artificial intelligence coregistration and marker detection, including machine learning and using results thereof

Getriebevorrichtung mit einem hydrauliksystem

Es wird eine Getriebevorrichtung (2) mit einem Hydrauliksystem (1) beschrieben. Eine Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung (12) ist über einen Primärdruckkreis (3) mit einem im Bereich eines Wandlerkupplungsventils (9) einstellbaren Betätigungsdruck (p_WK) betätigbar. Ein Torusinnenraum (19) eines Drehmomentwandlers (11) ist in geöffnetem Betriebszustand der Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung (12) über ein Wandlerschaltventil (6) eines Sekundärdruckkreises (4) mit einem im Bereich eines Wandlerdruckventils (5) einstellbaren Wandlerdruck (p_S) beaufschlagbar. Der Betätigungsdruck (p_WK) der Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung (12) liegt in Schließrichtung und der Wandlerdruck (p_WD) im Torusinnenraum (19) des Dreileitungswandlers (12) liegt in Öffnungsrichtung der Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung (12) wirkend an der Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung (12) an. Erfindungsgemäß ist der Torusinnenraum (19) bei über das Wandlerkupplungsventil (9) mit Betätigungsdruck (p_WK) beaufschlagter Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung (12) über das Wandlerschaltventil (6) ebenfalls mit dem im Bereich des Wandlerdruckventils (5) einstellbaren Wandlerdruck (p_S) vom Sekundärdruckkreis (4) und über eine Ventileinrichtung (24) und eine der Ventileinrichtung (24) nachgeschaltete Drosseleinrichtung (25) vom Primärdruckkreis (3) mit Hydraulikfluid versorgbar.

超音波顕微鏡、および超音波顕微鏡を操作する方法

【課題】対象物を迅速に高精度で検査することができる超音波顕微鏡を提供する。【解決手段】超音波顕微鏡は、対象物を対象領域に保持する対象物ホルダーと、走査ヘッドと、走査ヘッドによって支持される第１のトランスデューサを備え、第１のトランスデューサは、放出方向に沿って第１の音響パルスを放出し、第１の音響パルスを焦点に集束させ、対象物から出てくる第２の音響パルスを検出し、第２の音響パルスを表す第１の検出信号を出力するものであり、放出方向に平行である垂直方向に沿って、走査ヘッドに対して第１のトランスデューサを移動させる第１のアクチュエータと、第１の検出信号に基づいて、対象物の操作中に、対象物と第１のトランスデューサとの間の垂直距離が一定に保たれるように制御信号を生成する制御部と、を備える。【選択図】図１

Verfahren zur notbetätigung eines automatisierten fahrzeug-doppelkupplungsgetriebes

Druckmittelbetätigbare steuerungsvorrichtung eines automatisierten stufenschaltgetriebes

Ventilsystem für eine hydraulische notfahrgangfunktion eines kraftfahrzeug-automatikgetriebes

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Ventilsystem für eine hydraulische Notfahrgangfunktion eines Kraftfahrzeug-Automatikgetriebes. Das Ventilsystem umfasst ein Positionsventil (4) mit einem ersten Kolbenschieber (120) und einen elektromagnetischen Druckregler (86) mit fallender Kennliniencharakteristik, wobei der erste Kolbenschieber (120) in eine erste Stellung und in eine zweite Stellung gebracht werden kann, wobei der erste Kolbenschieber (120) in der ersten Stellung vorgespannt ist. Wenn sich der erste Kolbenschieber (120) in der zweiten Position befindet, ist der elektromagnetische Druckregler (86) dazu eingerichtet, eine systemdruckführende Leitung (18) des Kraftfahrzeug-Automatikgetriebes mit einer ersten Notfahrgang-Kupplung (12) des Kraftfahrzeug-Automatikgetriebes und mit einer zweiten Notfahrgang-Kupplung (15) des Kraftfahrzeug-Automatikgetriebes zu verbinden, wodurch die erste Notfahrgang-Kupplung (12) und die zweite Notfahrgang-Kupplung (15) betätigt werden, sodass ein Notfahrgang des Kraftfahrzeug-Automatikgetriebes eingelegt ist.

Artificial intelligence coregistration and marker detection, including machine learning and using results thereof

One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums using artificial intelligence application(s) using an apparatus or system that uses and/or controls one or more imaging modalities, such as, but not limited to, angiography, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Multi-modality OCT, near-infrared fluorescence (NIRAF), OCT-NIRAF, etc. are provided herein. Examples of AI applications discussed herein, include, but are not limited to, using one or more of: AI coregistration, AI marker detection, deep or machine learning, computer vision or image recognition task(s), keypoint detection, feature extraction, model training, input data preparation techniques, input mapping to the model, post-processing, and/or interpretation of output data, one or more types of machine learning models (including, but not limited to, segmentation, regression, combining or repeating regression and/or segmentation), marker detection success rates, and/or coregistration success rates to improve or optimize marker detection and/or coregistration.

Hydrauliksystem eines Automatgetriebes

Es wird ein Hydrauliksystem (1) eines Automatgetriebes mit einer Ventileinheit (2), mit einem Druckregler (3) und mit einer weiteren Ventileinheit (4) beschrieben. Im Bereich des Druckreglers (3) ist ein Vorsteuerdruck (p_VS3) einstellbar, in dessen Abhängigkeit die weitere Ventileinheit (4) entgegen einer Betätigungskraft zwischen einem ersten Betriebszustand und einem zweiten Betriebszustand verstellbar ist. Die Ventileinheit (2) ist mittels eines Drucks (p_sys) in einen ersten Betriebszustand bringbar. Des Weiteren ist die Ventileinheit (2) mittels einer Betätigungskraft in einen zweiten Betriebszustand überführbar. Im ersten Betriebszustand der Ventileinheit (2) ist ein anliegender Betätigungsdruck (p_sys) eines Parksperrenzylinders (9) über die Ventileinheit (2) vom Parksperrenzylinder (9) getrennt. Im zweiten Betriebszustand der Ventileinheit (2) ist der an der Ventileinheit (2) anliegende Betätigungsdruck (p_sys) in Richtung des Parksperrenzylinders (9) weiterleitbar, wenn die weitere Ventileinheit (4) den ersten Betriebszustand aufweist, in dem ein an der weiteren Ventileinheit (4) anliegender Druck (p_sys) von der Ventileinheit (2) getrennt ist.

Ventilsystem zur hydraulischen Aktivierung eines Notgangs in einem Automatikgetriebe

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Ventilsystem (1) zur hydraulischen Aktivierung eines Notgangs in einem Automatikgetriebe eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Das Ventilsystem (1) umfasst ein Positionsventil (3), ein elektromagnetisch betätigtes Regelventil (2) mit fallender Kennliniencharakteristik und mehrere elektromagnetisch betätigte Kupplungsventile (8 bis 11) mit steigender Kennliniencharakteristik. Im Falle eines Ausfalls einer Spannungsversorgung des Automatikgetriebes (101) und wenn bis zu dem Ausfall der Spannungsversorgung an einem Indikatordruckeingang (33) des Positionsventils (3) ein Arbeitsdruck von einer Vorwärtsgang-Kupplung (C, E) anliegt, die nur dann über eines der Kupplungsventile (8, 10) mit einem Systemdruck (PSys) des Ventilsystems (1) versorgt wird, wenn in dem Automatikgetriebe (101) eine Übersetzung für eine Vorwärtsfahrt geschaltet ist,- gibt das elektromagnetische Regelventil (2) einen maximalen Stelldruck aus,- das Positionsventil (3) verbindet das elektromagnetische Regelventil (2) mit den Kupplungsventilen (8 bis 11), sodass die Kupplungsventile (8 bis 11) entgegen einer Vorspannung in einen Versorgungszustand versetzt werden, und- mehrere Kupplungen (C, D, E, K0) des Automatikgetriebes (101) werden über mehrere den Kupplungen (C, D, E, K0) zugeordnete Kupplungsventile (8 bis 11) mit dem an den Kupplungsventilen (8 bis 11) anliegenden Systemdruck (PSys) versorgt, sodass die Kupplungen (C, D, E, K0) geschlossen werden, wenn sich die Kupplungsventile (8 bis 11) in dem Versorgungszustand befinden.

Hydrauliksystem für ein Getriebe eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Hydrauliksystem für ein Getriebe eines Kraftfahrzeugs. Das Hydrauliksystem umfasst ein Pumpensystem (5), eine Systemdruckleitung (11), eine Signaldruckleitung (12), eine Schmierölleitung (23) und ein Systemdruckventil (6) mit einem Systemdruckventilschieber (7), wobei der Systemdruckventilschieber (7) in einer ersten Schaltstellung durch eine mechanische Vorspannkraft vorgespannt ist und in eine zweite Schaltstellung verstellt werden kann. Von dem Pumpensystem (5) geförderte Hydraulikflüssigkeit wird über das Systemdruckventil (6) ausschließlich in die Systemdruckleitung (11) geleitet, sodass in der Systemdruckleitung (11) ein erster primärer Systemdruck (Psys1) vorherrscht, wenn sich der Systemdruckventilschieber (7) in der ersten Schaltstellung befindet. Dahingegen wird ein erster Anteil der von dem Pumpensystem (5) geförderten Hydraulikflüssigkeit über das Systemdruckventil (6) in die Systemdruckleitung (11) geleitet und zur Reduzierung des primären Systemdrucks (Psys1) ein zweiter Anteil der von dem Pumpensystem (5) geförderten Hydraulikflüssigkeit über das Systemdruckventil (6) in die Schmierölleitung (23) geleitet, wenn sich der Systemdruckventilschieber (7) in der zweiten Schaltstellung befindet. In der Signaldruckleitung (12) herrscht ein Signaldruck (Psig) vor, wenn ein mechanischer Notlauf des Getriebes (2) aktiviert ist, wohingegen die Signaldruckleitung (12) drucklos ist, wenn der mechanische Notlauf des Getriebes (2) nicht aktiviert ist. Aus dem Signaldruck (Psig) resultiert eine Verstellkraft, die entgegen der mechanischen Vorspannkraft auf den Systemdruckventilschieber (7) wirkt, sodass der Systemdruckventilschieber (7) aus der ersten Schaltstellung in die zweite Schaltstellung verstellt wird.

Sistema de fijación para un elemento de máquina

Sistema de fijación para un elemento de máquina (41, 43, 61), en particular para un elemento de máquina alargado (41, 43), en particular para una cremallera o una guía lineal, para la fijación en un contrafuerte (45, 145), en particular una bancada de máquina o una brida, con: - un perno excéntrico (1) que comprende una sección de pivote (5) para su alojamiento en una abertura de alojamiento (55) de un contrafuerte (45, 145) y una sección de unión (7), y - un manguito excéntrico (3) para enchufarlo sobre la sección de unión (7), - en donde el perno excéntrico (1) comprende una sección de cabeza (11), - en donde la sección de cabeza (11) comprende un medio de transmisión de par (21), y - en donde el diámetro de la sección de cabeza (11) del perno excéntrico (1) es igual o menor que el diámetro de la sección de unión (7), caracterizado porque la sección de unión (7) está dispuesta excéntricamente respecto a la sección de pivote (5), de tal manera que se configura un escalón de ensanchamiento excéntrico desde la sección de pivote (5) hasta la sección de unión (7).