| Robert Bosch GMBH Patent applications |
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| 20120035820 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method is described for operating a vehicle, in particular a hybrid vehicle, in which each of the two axles of the vehicle, which are not mechanically coupled, is driven by at least one drive unit, thus transmitting a torque to the wheels of the respective axle. To make optimal use of the different coefficients of friction of the wheels which occur with different roadway conditions, the rotational speeds of the wheels of both drive axles are ascertained and averaged, a difference being formed from the averaged rotational speeds of the two axles, respectively, and the torque on at least one axle being influenced based on this difference so that differences in the averaged rotational speeds of the wheels are counteracted. Instead of the rotational speed difference, the deviation of this rotational speed difference from a setpoint rotational speed difference may be used, for example, within the scope of ESP. Alternatively, regulation may be performed based on the wheels of an axle, in which case a dedicated drive unit is associated with each wheel. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034115 | METHOD OF OPERATING A PUMP/MOTOR - A method of operating a pump/motor includes pumping working fluid into a high-pressure manifold with a first piston/cylinder assembly while the piston in the first piston/cylinder assembly is displaced from a bottom dead center position to a top dead center position, and transferring working fluid from the high-pressure manifold to the cylinder of a second piston/cylinder assembly to displace the piston of the second piston/cylinder assembly from a top dead center position to a bottom dead center position, thereby imparting torque on a cam and an output shaft, within the same complete revolution of the cam and the output shaft in which working fluid is pumped into the high-pressure manifold by the first piston/cylinder assembly. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033898 | PLASTIC TWO-PIECE DOSING CAP - A two-piece dosing cap ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033842 | EQUAL EXPANSION RATE SYMMETRIC ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define a substantially annular input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced input sections. Each of the input sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. A substantially rectangular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of output sections. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. Each of the paths has a substantially equal path length and a substantially equal expansion rate. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033841 | ANNULAR RING ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define an input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of input sections. A substantially annular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced output sections. Each of the output sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. Each of the paths has a substantially equal path length and a substantially equal expansion rate. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032550 | ELECTRIC CONNECTION OF CONDUCTOR ENDS ARRANGED IN PAIRS AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION - The invention relates to the electric connection of conductor ends ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032450 | Generator Arrangement for a Wind Power Plant - A generator arrangement for a wind power plant includes a ring-shaped primary part, a ringshaped secondary part, and a planetary transmission arrangement disposed inside the primary part and the secondary part. The planetary transmission arrangement comprises an internal gear, a sun gear, and at least two planet gears. The sun gear is substantially ringshaped, having an inner wall, and outer wall, and a web connecting the inner wall and the outer wall. The internal gear is disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall of the sun gear and is supported at the outer wall of the sun gear. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032440 | Stationary Energy Generation Plant Having a Control Device and Method for Controlling the same - A stationary energy generation plant includes a control device that serves to control current and energy flow. The energy generation plant includes at least one mechanically driven rotor and a generator mechanically coupled to the rotor. To this end, power electronics operationally connected to the generator enable variable energy flow from the rotor through the generator and the power electronics to a load. In order to compensate for vibrational loads on the generator side, at least one current control is made possible by means of a first intermediate circuit storage of the power electronics. In order to compensate for mechanical vibrational loads and transients of a drivetrain, an energy flow control is provided by means of at least one additional second intermediate circuit storage disposed in the power electronics and having a multiple of the storage capacity of the first intermediate circuit storage. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032382 | MOVABLE WORK PIECE CLAMPING MECHANISM - Embodiments of the invention comprise a clamping mechanism for securing a work piece on a power tool having a working surface and a guide fence, the clamping mechanism including a support configured to be movable along the guide fence and a clamp interconnected to the support, the clamp being movable between a securing position and a release position, wherein in the securing position, the clamp engages a work piece, and in the release position, the clamp is disengaged from the work piece. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031376 | FUEL INJECTOR HAVING PRESSURE SENSOR - The invention relates to a fuel injector ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031076 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGENERATING A PARTICLE FILTER - A method for the targeted initiation of a regeneration of a particle filter in an exhaust-gas duct of an internal combustion engine which has a catalytic converter downstream of the particle filter in the flow direction of the exhaust gas, the regeneration of the particle filter taking place by means of an oxidative burn-off of the particles during the regeneration phase. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031074 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGENERATING A PARTICLE FILTER - A method and device for monitoring and controlling the regeneration of a particle filter in an exhaust gas duct of an internal combustion engine which has a three-way catalytic converter downstream of the particle filter, wherein the particle filter is regenerated by oxidative burning of the particles during a regeneration phase, wherein oxygen consumption is balanced, directly or indirectly, during the regeneration phase via the temporal variation of a first signal of a first lambda probe, which is arranged upstream of the particle filter, in comparison to the temporal variation of a second signal of a second lambda probe, which is arranged downstream of the particle filter. A lambda value of λ=1 is set downstream of the three-way catalytic converter during the regeneration of the particle filter by means of lambda control and the second lambda probe which is arranged downstream of the three-way catalytic converter. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030955 | Motor Driver Power Tool - A machine tool, in particular a keyhole saw, includes a support frame that is twistably supported on the housing and forms the guide for a linear sliding part of the lifting drive unit for the working tool. The linear sliding part is mounted on the lifting rod. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120029822 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INFORMATION SYSTEM, INFORMATION SYSTEM, AND MEMORY MEDIUM - A navigation system for a motor vehicle configured to output information via an output unit has a memory and a computing unit, map data being provided with map elements, and attributes for the map data being provided, the attributes representing properties of map elements. The map data include edges and coordinate points, the coordinate points defining a geographical position of the edges, and intermediate points which define geographical points of the edges being stored, the intermediate points defining sections of the edges in which an attribute is valid for the edge. The computing unit ascertains at least one information item on the basis of the edges, the coordinate points, the intermediate points, and the attributes, and outputs the information item, and at least a portion of the intermediate points is stored in a different memory area than the coordinate points. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028025 | ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC COMPOSITE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC COMPOSITE COMPONENT - The invention relates to an electrical and electronic composite component ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027266 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT SENSOR-ASSISTED IRIS CAPTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of identifying a living being includes using a time-of-flight sensor to determine a location of a face of the living being. An image of an iris of the living being is produced dependent upon the location of the face as determined by the time-of-flight sensor. The produced image is processed to determine an identity of the living being. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025938 | Electromagnet - An electromagnet having a pole tube, and having a coil that encompasses the pole tube and is mounted so as to be displaceable along a longitudinal axis of the pole tube, a first end face of the coil or of the housing thereof bearing on a first counter-bearing disposed at a first end portion of the pole tube, and an elastic element, which is supported on a second counter-bearing and biases the coil and/or the housing thereof against the first counter-bearing, is provided between a second end face of the coil or the housing thereof and the second counter-bearing disposed at a second end portion of the pole tube. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025848 | Device for Transmitting and/or Receiving Electromagnetic RF Signals, and Measurement Instrument and Machine-Tool Monitoring Device with such a Device - A device for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic RF signals, in particular a UWB antenna, has a planar, ultra-wideband antenna structure made of a plurality of dipole elements. Each dipole element comprises two poles having substantially elliptical base shapes. A measuring machine, in particular a locating and/or material identifying device for identifying objects encased in a medium and/or for identifying material parameters, in particular the moisture of a material, has at least one UWB sensor comprising at least one device for transmitting electromagnetic RF signals. A machine tool monitoring device has a detecting device for detecting the presence of a material type, in particular of tissue, in a machine tool working area, and has a working mechanism wherein the detecting device comprises a sensor unit having at least one device for transmitting electromagnetic RF signals. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024424 | Modular Router With Base Power Switch - A routing machine comprises a base unit and a motor unit releasably connected to the base unit. The base unit includes a handle and a first electrical connector. The motor unit includes an electric motor, motor control circuitry configured to energize or de-energize the electric motor, and a second electrical connector connected to the motor control circuitry. The second electrical connector is configured to engage the first electrical connector when the motor unit is properly seated on the base unit. An electric switch is positioned on the base unit. The motor control circuitry is configured to deliver electric power to the electric motor when the switch is in an on position. The motor control circuitry is configured to not provide electric power to the electric motor when the switch is in an off position. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024396 | Method for Producing a Microfluidic System - A method for producing a microfluidic system, containing at least one microfluidic component having at least one microfluidically active surface is disclosed. The method includes providing a microfluidic composite substrate having a connection side, comprising at least one microfluidic component introduced into a polymer composition, wherein the microfluidically active surface of said component forms a part of the connection side of the microfluidic composite substrate. The method further includes providing a mating substrate having a connection side for connection to the microfluidic composite substrate. Also, the method includes providing microfluidic structures at least on the connection side of the composite substrate and/or on the connection side of the mating substrate at least for the purpose of forming a microfluidic channel structure in the microfluidic system. In addition, the method includes connecting the microfluidic composite substrate and the mating substrate by their connection sides to form a microfluidic channel structure. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023927 | Pedal Feel Simulator Actuator and Cutoff Assembly - A braking system includes an emulator cylinder, an emulator actuator piston within the emulator cylinder, an emulator actuator chamber within the emulator cylinder defined in part by the emulator actuator piston, a pedal feel simulator including an input port in fluid communication with the emulator actuator chamber and an output port, a selector piston movable within the emulator cylinder between a first position and a second position, and a poppet valve operably connected to the emulator actuator piston, the poppet valve movable by the emulator actuator piston between a deactivated position and an actuated position and configured such that (i) when the selector piston is in the first position and the poppet valve is in the actuated position, the poppet valve is closed and the emulator actuator chamber is not in fluid communication with the reservoir through the poppet valve, and (ii) when the selector piston is in the second position and the poppet valve is in the actuated position, the poppet valve is open and the emulator actuator chamber is in fluid communication with the reservoir through the poppet valve. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023926 | HYDRAULIC BOOSTER VENTED INPUT ROD WITH POPPET - A hydraulic brake booster system. The hydraulic brake booster system includes a primary piston axially moveable within a bore of a cylinder, a booster chamber located rearwardly of the primary piston within the bore, an input rod extending within the booster chamber, a booster vent path in selective fluid communication with the booster chamber, and a seal member located between the forward face and the primary piston, the seal member in a fixed relationship with the input rod and configured to (i) seal the booster vent path from the booster chamber when the input rod is in a first position, and (ii) not seal the booster vent path from the booster chamber when the input rod is moved rearwardly within the booster chamber to a second position. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023925 | ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - A braking system with an electric hydraulic booster includes a booster chamber, a booster piston activating chamber, a booster piston located between the booster chamber and the booster activating chamber, and a solenoid valve operably connected to a high pressure source, the booster chamber, and the booster piston activating chamber, the solenoid movable between (i) a first position whereat the booster chamber and the booster piston activating chamber are in fluid communication and fluidly isolated from the high pressure source, (ii) a second position whereat the booster chamber and the booster piston activating chamber are fluidly isolated from each other and from the high pressure source, and (iii) a third position whereat the booster piston activating chamber and the high pressure source are in fluid communication and fluidly isolated from the booster chamber. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023873 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING PACKAGES - An apparatus and a method for aligning a package are proposed, wherein the apparatus comprises the following: a vacuum chamber ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120022704 | Electrohydraulic pressure control arrangement and method for pressure control - The invention relates to an electrohydraulic pressure control arrangement ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022448 | Applicator for Treating Skin - An applicator for treating skin, includes a housing, in which a device for perforating an area of skin is arranged, wherein the device for perforating the skin can be brought into contact with the area of skin through an opening in the housing. At least one device for disinfecting is additionally arranged in the housing, and the device for disinfecting acts upon the area of skin through the same opening. With the applicator, a particularly secure and simple handling can be achieved. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021859 | DRIVE BELT - Drive belt ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019659 | VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - A video surveillance system | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019340 | SOLENOID SWITCH - The invention relates to a solenoid switch for starting devices for starting internal combustion engines, comprising a joint ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120018282 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS - The invention relates to a transport apparatus for conveying a product, comprising a moveable conveying element ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120018019 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERING FUEL - Devices for delivering fuel are already known, comprising a suction jet pump that is arranged in a storage crucible and has a nozzle and a mixer duct provided downstream of the nozzle and arranged perpendicular to the bottom of the storage crucible, wherein at the outlet of the mixer duct an impingement means is arranged, against which the jet of the nozzle impinges in the substantially unfilled mixer duct, and in doing so is at least partially returned into the mixer duct. It has been found that despite the impingement means the propulsive jet tends to eject the liquid column present in the mixer duct. As soon as the liquid level in the storage crucible has decreased below the outlet of the mixer duct, no more fuel can replenish from above into the mixer duct so that the mixer duct may be unfilled after switching off the suction jet pump. Upon restarting the suction jet pump, an unsatisfying high delay until suction of the suction jet pump occurs, because the volume of the propulsive jet must first fill the mixer duct in order to create a vacuum and suction power. Using the device according to the invention, a pushing out of the liquid column of the mixer duct by the propulsive jet of the suction jet pump is avoided. Thus the lead time of the suction jet pump is approximately equal in all operating states. According to the invention, an additional volume ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120018010 | Hydraulic Transmission - A hydraulic transmission has a primary unit and a secondary unit, which are connected to each other in a closed circuit by way of a first and a second working line. The primary unit and/or the secondary unit has a plurality of cylinder/piston units, which can each be activated or deactivated by means of a first valve and a second valve. This serves the purpose of setting a time-averaged volume flow of the unit. In this arrangement, both valves of each cylinder/piston unit are designed as high-pressure valves. A reversal in the direction of rotation, e.g. a reversal in the direction of travel, and a change from drive to overrun, during regenerative braking for example, is accomplished within the closed circuit of the transmission without a reversal in the direction of delivery by means of a changeover between low pressure and high pressure. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017856 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVOIDING RESONANCES EXCITED BY ROTATING COMPONENTS - A system for operating a rotating component. The system includes a rotating component, a motor driving the rotating component, a sensor detecting a stimulus related to the rotating component, and a controller. The controller receives an indication of the magnitude of the stimulus from the sensor and is configured to adjust a speed of the rotating component when the stimulus indicates the rotating component is operating at a resonant frequency. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017571 | METHOD FOR METERING A REAGENT INTO AN EXHAUST GAS DUCT AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention proposes a method for metering a reagent, in which the reagent is sprayed into a spray tube ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120016572 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING A NUMBER OF INJECTIONS - In a method for carrying out a number of injections for at least one cylinder of an internal combustion engine, a reference point in time for a control application onset of an injection is ascertained for the at least one cylinder, and a target point in time for the control application onset is determined from the reference point in time plus a delay time. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015557 | PLUG CONNECTION DEVICE - The invention relates to a plug connection device, comprising a plug ( | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120014826 | ROTARY PISTON ENGINE - The invention relates to a rotary piston engine comprising at least two rotors, a power component and a blocking component, which interact and which have spur gearings the number of teeth of which differs by one tooth, the rotors and an engine housing accommodating the rotors delimiting working compartments. The rotors are twisted at a defined angle to each other to produce the lifting effect. The power component is driven by an electric motor arranged on the same axis, the electric motor and the power component being rotationally connected. The gearing is of the cycloid type, i.e. a trochoidal gearing. The electric motor is an external rotor motor having an internal stator and an external rotor, the engine housing being directly connected to the electric motor. The engine housing has a supporting tube section projecting into the internal stator and supporting the same. The external rotor has a rotor bell which encloses the internal stator and which has a center drive shaft extending through the supporting tube section and being rotationally connected to the power component, the drive shaft being mounted towards the inner wall of the supporting tube section. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120014413 | METHOD FOR FAST SYNCHRONIZATION AND FREQUENCY HOP SEQUENCE DETECTION IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS - A method of synchronizing wireless devices includes establishing a recurring sequence of frequency channels at which the wireless devices are to communicate. The frequency channels are divided into a plurality of groups. Synchronization information is transmitted at a respective first frequency channel in each of the groups of frequency channels during a first sampling time period. One of the groups of frequency channels is selected. A wireless device is used to sample each of the frequency channels in the selected group during the first sampling time period. Non-synchronization information is transmitted after the first sampling time period. Synchronization information is transmitted at a next respective frequency channel in each of the groups of frequency channels during a next sampling time period. The next sampling time period occurs after the transmitting of the non-synchronization information. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120014048 | Cable Kink Protection Unit and Method for Producing Same - A cable kink protection unit, in particular a cable kink protection unit of a portable tool, includes at least one basic body unit. The cable kink protection unit has at least one electric device housing unit integrally connected to the basic body unit. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013918 | Optical Receiver Lens and Optical Distance Measuring Device - An optical receiver lens has a three-dimensional lens surface, for receiving the laser radiation of a laser distance measuring device, said laser radiation being reflected at an object, wherein the receiver lens can be described in a three-dimensional coordinate system having three axes x, y, z arranged at right angles with respect to one another and wherein the z-axis coincides with the optical axis of the receiver lens. At least one non-spherical area section of the lens surface can be described by addition of a first area, the flexure of which along the z-axis is a first function (f | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013226 | INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - An anti-interference system ( | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013056 | CHARGING FRAME AND QUENCHING DEVICE HAVING A CHARGING FRAME - A charging frame for accommodating a batch of parts to be quenched, e.g., metal workpieces, has a circumferentially closed peripheral wall which surrounds the batch and thereby forms a flow channel which prevents bypass flows. The charging frame is a part of a quenching device. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012769 | Solenoid Valve with Shaped Spring - A solenoid valve for controlling fluids includes a pole core, an armature which is connected to a closing element, and a spring element which is arranged in a working gap between the pole core and the armature. The spring element includes a shaped spring of substantially disk-shaped design. The shaped spring has a curvature with at least one flank region and one dome region, a tangent to the dome region being parallel to an end surface of the pole core. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012765 | Solenoid Valve and Driver Assistance Device - A solenoid valve is disclosed that has a magnet armature, which is operatively connected to a sealing element of the solenoid valve in order to move the latter, and an armature opposing piece which is arranged at the end of the magnet armature. There is provision here that an intermediate element, which can be placed in supporting contact with the armature opposing piece, is mounted in an axially movable fashion in a guide recess in the magnet armature. A driver assistant device is also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012405 | OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSING USING INTELLIGENT FASTENER AND VERTICAL LOAD TRANSMITTING BRACKETS - An occupant weight sensing apparatus configured to be coupled to a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a base configured to be connected to a vehicle, a lever pivotally connected to the base, a rocker configured to be connected to the vehicle seat, the rocker also pivotally connected to the lever, and a sensor coupled to the lever. A force applied to the seat causes pivotal movement of the lever relative to the base. The sensor detects the pivotal movement to sense the weight of the occupant. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120011844 | DECOUPLED INLINE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - An in-line brake system with a hydraulic booster includes a master cylinder defining a cylinder bore, a master cylinder piston located within the cylinder bore, a transfer piston located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder piston, a transfer piston actuator with a first seat, a sealing member aligned with the first seat, a sealing member spring operably connected to the sealing member and the transfer piston, an input rod aligned with the first seat, a return spring operably connected to the input rod and the transfer piston actuator, a sleeve actuator located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder, and a sleeve spring configured to bias the sleeve actuator away from the master cylinder piston, wherein the sleeve actuator is configured to bias the transfer piston toward the master cylinder piston in response to an applied boost pressure. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120010797 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ENGINE OF A VEHICLE - A system for controlling an engine of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system includes at least one monitoring device mounted on the vehicle, a controller in electronic communication with the at least one monitoring device, and a computer readable memory storing instructions executed by the controller. The instructions cause the controller to determine a current driving path of the vehicle based on data received from the at least one monitoring device, to detect a traffic congestion ahead of the vehicle in the current driving path based on data received from the at least one monitoring device, and to determine an alternative driving path of the vehicle based on data received from the at least one monitoring device. The instructions further cause the controller to calculate, using a first statistical model, a first probability that the traffic congestion will not move within a defined time period, and to stop the engine before the vehicle comes to a full stop when the first probability is greater than a first threshold. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009006 | Method for Producing a Multilayer System and Corresponding Multilayer System - A method for producing a multilayer system with at least two joining elements, these being produced in particular from plastic, is disclosed. The method includes applying a compensating means, for at least partially compensating for mechanical stresses, to a first joining element, applying a second joining element to the compensating means, for joining together the first and second joining elements, firstly connecting the first joining element to the compensating means and secondly connecting the second joining element to the compensating means. A corresponding multilayer system and a corresponding use is also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120007456 | ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTATED ELECTRIC MACHINE - The invention relates to an electronically commutated electric machine ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006832 | STORAGE TANK - The invention relates to a storage tank ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006692 | SOLID ELECTROLYTE GAS SENSOR FOR MEASURING VARIOUS GAS SPECIES - In a sensor element for a solid electrolyte gas sensor, comprising a gas-tight pumping chamber, a heater, a first pumping electrode arranged in the pumping chamber, and an at least second pumping electrode, an autonomous pumping cell is arranged as a gas inflow restrictor instead of a diffusion barrier. The autonomous pumping cell comprises an outer and an inner autonomous pumping electrode which are contacted or short-circuited from outside by means of a trimmable resistor. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006301 | Apparatus for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine - In an apparatus for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, including an injection nozzle ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006170 | Portable Table Saw - A table saw is disclosed. The table saw includes a support arrangement, a table top assembly connected to the support arrangement, the table top assembly having (i) a work piece support surface, and (ii) a saw blade opening defined in the work piece support surface, a saw assembly supported under the table top assembly and having a saw blade that extends through the saw blade opening, a saw assembly adjustment mechanism having a user actuator, wherein the saw assembly adjustment mechanism is configured so that movement of the user actuator causes movement of the saw blade in relation to the work piece support surface, a first extension element extending from the support arrangement and defining a first extension space, and a second extension element extending from the support arrangement and defining a second extension space, wherein a first protection zone is defined between the first extension space and the second extension space, and wherein the actuator is completely contained within the first protection zone. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006018 | FAST FILL TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER - A fast fill braking system includes a master cylinder, a primary pressure chamber having a first chamber portion located forwardly of a second chamber portion, the first chamber portion having a diameter larger than a diameter of the second chamber portion, and a primary piston including a first piston portion positioned within the primary pressure chamber and a second piston portion extending out of the primary pressure chamber, the first piston portion having a diameter (i) larger than a diameter of the second piston portion, and (ii) complementary to the diameter of the second chamber portion. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006017 | FAST-FILL TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER - A fast-fill braking system in one embodiment includes a master cylinder, a first chamber within the master cylinder, a second chamber within the master cylinder located forward of the first chamber, a fast-fill piston within the first chamber, a primary piston within the first chamber and movable with respect to the fast-fill piston, and a secondary piston within the second chamber. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120005906 | Guiding System for Power Tools - A power tool, particularly in the form of a keyhole saw as a hand-held power tool includes a work tool. A working line to be followed by the work tool with respect to the workpiece is optically provided by the power tool without contact being involved. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120004614 | Production Process for a Microneedle Arrangement and Corresponding Microneedle Arrangement and Use - A production process for a microneedle arrangement and a corresponding microneedle arrangement as well as a use for it is disclosed. The process has the following steps: forming an etching mask in grid form, with grid bars with corresponding grid crossing regions and grid openings in between on a substrate; carrying out an etching process to form the microneedle arrangement on the substrate using the etching mask and removing the etching mask. The etching mask in grid form has at least some of the grid crossing regions flat reinforcing regions, which extend beyond the grid bars. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000561 | Pressure Accumulator Device for Connecting to a Hydraulic System - A pressure accumulator device for connecting to a hydraulic system is disclosed. The pressure accumulator device has at least one accumulator element for storing pressure energy and has an accumulator line for connecting the accumulator element to the hydraulic system. The pressure accumulator device also has a sealed encapsulation of the accumulator element and/or of the accumulator line to form a closed volume, and a device, which interacts with the accumulator element, for reducing the hydraulic pressure in the accumulator element. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000339 | MODULAR TABLE SYSTEM FOR TABLE SAWS - A table tool includes a table which carries a power tool. The table includes table base and a table top. The table top includes a central table top portion fixed to the table base. The central table top portion of the table top includes a left perimeter, a right perimeter, and a rear perimeter. A first table top extension is configured to be selectively coupled to the table on the left perimeter, and the right perimeter of the central table top portion with the first table top extension slideable relative to the central table top portion. A second table top extension is configured to be selectively coupled to the left perimeter, the right perimeter, and the rear perimeter of the central table top portion with the second table top extension fixed relative to the central table top portion. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000291 | FIXING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FIXING IN AN OPENING IN A WALL - The invention relates to a fixing device ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000028 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A WIPER ARM - The invention relates to a connecting device ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110318999 | Hand Tool Protection Device - A hand tool protection device with a protective hood which at least partially surrounds a reception region for a tool is disclosed. The hand tool protection device has at least one stabilizing bar which is arranged on the protective hood in at least one operationally ready state and which directly delimits the reception region at at least one point. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318166 | Pulsation Damper Element for a Fluid Pump and Associated Fluid Pump - A pulsation damper element for a fluid pump with an elastic diaphragm and a fluid pump having such a pulsation damper element is disclosed. A pot-shaped diaphragm carrier with an elastic region is provided, the elastic diaphragm being introduced, fluid-tight, into the diaphragm carrier such that latitude of movement of the elastic diaphragm in the pressure direction is limited by the movable region of the diaphragm carrier. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317877 | METHOD OF MOTION DETECTION AND AUTONOMOUS MOTION TRACKING USING DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY MASKS IN A PAN-TILT CAMERA - A method of identifying motion within a field of view includes capturing at least two sequential images within the field of view. Each of the images includes a respective array of pixel values. An array of difference values between corresponding ones of the pixel values in the sequential images is calculated. A sensitivity region map corresponding to the field of view is provided. The sensitivity region map includes a plurality of regions having different threshold values. A presence of motion is determined by comparing the difference values to corresponding ones of the threshold values. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317853 | HEYSER SPIRAL LOW FREQUENCY CORRECTION OF FIR FILTERS - A method of operating a loudspeaker includes providing a digital audio signal and identifying a target transfer function to be applied to the signal. At least one coefficient of an FIR filter is generated. The generating includes performing Heyser spiral curve fitting, and fitting a three-dimensional curve based on a magnitude and phase of a target transfer function. The digital audio signal is filtered through the FIR filter. The filtered signal is inputted into the loudspeaker. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110316456 | ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKING DEVICE FOR A UNIVERSAL MOTOR - The invention relates to an electrodynamic braking device and to a method for braking a universal motor having a field winding and an armature. The universal motor can be switched from a motor mode to a braking mode. In the motor mode, the armature and the field winding are supplied with an alternating current of a power grid. In the braking mode, the armature is short-circuited and the field winding continues to be supplied with an alternating current from the power grid. In a first phase of the braking mode, the field winding can be supplied with an alternating current having the frequency of the power grid. In a further phase of the braking mode, the field winding is supplied by the power grid with an alternating current having a frequency that is reduced with respect to the frequency of the power grid. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315120 | HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP - The invention relates to a high-pressure pump ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315119 | IN-LINE NOISE FILTERING DEVICE FOR FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel injection system includes a fuel supply rail having a supply opening. A fuel injector is coupled to the fuel supply rail and configured to control the delivery of fuel from the fuel supply rail through the supply opening. A noise filtering device engages an upstream end of the fuel injector. The noise filtering device has a projecting portion extending at least partially into the supply opening along an axis, and the noise filtering device defines a restriction passage for directing fuel from the supply rail into the fuel injector. A face seal is established at a transverse face adjacent the supply opening. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315115 | Method for operating an internal combustion engine - A method for operating an internal combustion engine is described. At least one composition of a gas mixture is determined in at least one combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine. At least one combustion chamber pressure is detected in the interior of the combustion chamber and at least one local combustion chamber temperature is detected in the interior of the combustion chamber. The composition is inferred from the combustion chamber pressure and the combustion chamber temperature. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315008 | Pedal Rod Retaining Assembly for A Hydraulic Brake System - A braking system includes a brake booster with a power piston assembly structure defining a guide bore which possesses an open end, the guide bore defining a bore axis. A pivot structure is positioned in the guide bore and including (i) a body having an interior surface that defines a cavity, and (ii) a plurality of extensions protruding inwardly from the interior surface. A pedal rod includes (i) a ball-shaped distal end portion is retained in the cavity by the plurality of extension members, and (ii) a shaft extending from the ball-shaped distal end portion. A retainer is secured to the power piston assembly structure so as to prevent advancement of the pivot structure through the open end of the power piston assembly structure. The retainer defines a frusto-conical passageway through which the shaft extends enabling the shaft to pivot. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110314986 | PULL ROD RELEASE MECHANISM FOR A PUSH-PULL TABLE TOOL - In at least one embodiment, a table saw includes a table, a moveable carriage supported by the table, a saw assembly supported by the carriage, and a pull rod coupled to the carriage. The pull rod is configured to move in a linear direction relative to the housing between a back position and a forward position. The carriage and saw assembly move in the linear direction when the pull rod is moved in the linear direction. A collar is positioned on the pull rod and configured to move in the linear direction between a locked position and an unlocked position. The pull rod is configured to move in the linear direction from the back position toward the forward position when the collar is in the unlocked position, and the pull rod is blocked from moving from the back position when the collar is in the locked position. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110314899 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A PARTICLE SENSOR - A method for operating a particle sensor ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110314892 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE DYNAMIC MONITORING OF A LAMBDA PROBE - A method for the dynamic monitoring of a first lambda probe arranged in an exhaust-gas duct of an internal combustion engine upstream of an exhaust-gas purification system. A period of an output signal of the first lambda probe is determined in a controller of the internal combustion engine, and a lambda regulating signal is determined from an output signal of a second lambda probe connected downstream of the exhaust-gas purification system. A first threshold value for a lengthening of the period of the output signal of the first lambda probe is predefined, in that a characteristic signal ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110314683 | Power Tool, Particularly a Hand-Held Power Tool - A power tool, particularly in the form of a keyhole saw, is provided with a sensor device that senses the position of the tool, in particular the reciprocating position of the saw blade in at least one of the reversal positions. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110313574 | Method for Controlling at least One Machining Device which is Coupled to a Machine Tool by Means of an Encoder Signal - A method is disclosed for controlling at least one machining device which is coupled to a machine tool by means of an encoder signal, the machine tool having at least one motion control device. In order to improve the accuracy of the encoder connection, at least one additional variable which characterizes the transport is digitally transmitted from the motion control device to the at least one machining device and is used to correct the encoder signal. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110310594 | Power Tool, Particularly A Hand-Held Power Tool - A power tool includes a lighting unit directed towards a detection field on a workpiece side, and a detection system that emphasizes the contrast between a marking applied to an underlying surface and the underlying surface. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309775 | Method and Apparatus for Contorlling a Linear Motion System - A method of controlling a linear motion system has a linear synchronous motor comprising a stator and at least two carrier units moveable in relation to the stator, the stator comprising a number of coil units, each of the at least two carrier units comprising a magnetic unit including an array of alternate-pole magnets having a regular magnet pole-pitch, wherein in order to form a train the at least two carrier units are arranged relative to each other so that the mutual distance between two identically poled magnets of two different magnetic units is an integer multiple of the magnet pole-pitch. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309589 | Adapter for Coupling an Accessory Tool to a Drive Member of a Power Tool - An adapter is provided for coupling an accessory tool to any of a plurality of power tools wherein each of the plurality of power tools has a distinct tool drive structure. The adapter has body that includes a first side surface, and a second side surface positioned opposite to the first side surface. An inner peripheral surface extends from the first side surface to the second side surface that defines a central opening, and an outer peripheral surface extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first side surface has defined therein a plurality of recesses positioned around the central opening. In addition, the body has a first adapter drive structure and a second adapter drive structure. The first adapter drive structure and the second adapter drive structure define the plurality of recesses, and the first adapter drive structure and the second adapter drive structure each possesses a distinct configuration in comparison to each other. The first adapter drive structure is configured to mate with a first tool drive structure of a first power tool of the plurality of power tools, and the second adapter drive structure is configured to mate with a second tool drive structure of a second power tool of the plurality of power tools. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308920 | Lock-On Switch System for Hand Drill and Hand Drill having the Same - A lock-on switch system for hand drill includes a switch disposed in a switch housing for controlling the operation of the drill, a trigger which is adapted to be movable between a home position where the trigger turns off the switch and a pushed-in position where the trigger turns on the switch, a pivotable locking bar having a front end adapted to be engaged with the trigger for locking the trigger in the pushed-in position, a slidable actuator adapted for pushing the locking bar into engagement with the trigger, and biasing means adapted for applying a force on the locking bar in a direction of disengaging the locking bar from the trigger. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308490 | Method And Device For Start-Stop Systems Of Internal Combustion Engines In Motor Vehicles - The invention relates to a starting method for internal combustion engines in motor vehicles, comprising a start-stop system, and to a starting device ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308369 | Machine Tool, Particularly a Hand-Held Power Tool - A power tool, particularly a hand-held power tool, is provided with a sensor unit for sensing an observation area on the workpiece side with varying resolution and having arranged in front of it a lens system with lenses of varying focal length. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308320 | Inductively Coupled Pressure Sensor - In one embodiment, a pressure sensor assembly for use with an application specific integrated circuit includes a capacitive sensor, a sensor coil within a first sensor compartment and operatively connected to the capacitive sensor to form a sensor L-C tank circuit, a measuring oscillator including a measuring coil located within a second sensor compartment and spaced apart from the sensor coil and a feedback circuit configured to provide a control signal for the measuring oscillator based upon an output of the measuring oscillator, and a low frequency signal source configured to provide a low frequency signal to the measuring oscillator. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308304 | LIQUID SENSOR - A fluid sensor includes a metal housing body, which has a box and a flanged ring circumferentially surrounding the box. A housing jacket is formed from plastic material and disposed on an exterior side of the housing body. A sealing ring, which is situated circumferentially on top of the flanged ring, subdivides the housing jacket into two sections that are insulated from each other. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308247 | MASTER CYLINDER WITH FLOW GROOVE - A master cylinder includes a cylinder bore, a first piston positioned within the cylinder bore, a second piston positioned within the bore and located forwardly of the first piston, a first pressure chamber within the cylinder bore and defined in part by a rear portion of the second piston and a forward portion of the first piston, a first pressure chamber seal extending radially outwardly from the rear portion of the second piston, a first reservoir inlet configured to provide fluid communication between a reservoir and the cylinder bore at a location forwardly of the first pressure chamber seal, and a first groove extending axially along the cylinder bore and positioned such that (i) when the second piston is in a released position, the first groove is located directly outwardly of the first pressure chamber seal and the reservoir is in fluid communication with the first pressure chamber through the first groove, and (ii) when the second piston is in an activated position, the first pressure chamber seal isolates the reservoir from the first pressure chamber at a location forwardly of the first groove. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110307225 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND TOOLS FOR PROOFING A COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OBJECT - Systems, methods, and tools for proofing computer-aided design (CAD) objects (e.g., CAD drawings or models). The objects are implemented with CAD software and represent an apparatus. An exemplary method includes receiving a CAD object representing the apparatus, determining criteria for proofing the CAD object, determining rules, extracting items of interest from the CAD object, and comparing the extracted items with the rules. An example item of interest is a drawing note on the CAD object and an example rule includes a plurality of keywords. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110307082 | Method for Axis Correction in a Processing Machine and Processing Machine - A method for axis correction in a processing machine, in particular a shaftless printing machine, has at least one axis for processing and/or transporting a material, at least one detection device for detecting a processing parameter and at least one controller device for calculating a controller output variable for axis correction of the at least one axis using the detected processing parameter. The method is implemented iteratively, with the result that feedforward control output values for the feedforward control of the axis correction are determined during an (n+1)-th change in rotation speed of the at least one axis using observation of the controller output variable and/or the processing parameter during an n-th change in rotation speed of the at least one axis. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306930 | Hypodermic Needle - A hypodermic needle, particularly for injecting a pharmaceutical substance into a human or animal body is disclosed. The needle provides a simple way of improving long-term use in a human or animal body. The hypodermic needle includes a tubular hollow body having a needle tip for introducing the hypodermic needle into the human or animal body, wherein the hollow body has a rigidity which is reducible by the influence of heat and/or moisture. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110304314 | Position-Finding Apparatus - A position-finding apparatus, particularly a handheld position-finding appliance, having a position-finding unit, is provided for the purpose of using a measurement signal to detect the presence of an article arranged in an examination object and which has a sensor unit, a computation unit, and a display unit. The computation unit associates differing sensor elements of the sensor unit with differing display points of the display unit in at least one dimension. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110304233 | ELECTRIC MACHINE HAVING A ROTOR - The invention relates to an electric machine, particularly a transversal flux machine, comprising a rotor ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303083 | Brake Booster Having Atmosphere Chamber Void of Springs - A brake booster includes an atmosphere chamber, a working chamber, a valve assembly, and an air passageway. The atmosphere chamber includes an air inlet, and the working chamber is in fluid communication with the atmosphere chamber. The valve assembly is positioned between the atmosphere chamber and the working chamber, and the valve assembly includes a plunger configured to cooperate with a valve seat to selectively enable or prevent fluid flow from the atmosphere chamber to the working chamber. The air passageway is defined within the atmosphere chamber between the air inlet and the valve assembly. The air passageway is void of any springs. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303065 | LOCKING CONSTRUCTION FOR A MITER SAW HAVING A HINGED LINEAR GUIDE MECHANISM - Embodiments of a power miter saw comprise a saw base, a rotatable table, a miter arm, a saw blade and motor assembly operatively connected to the table, a hinged linear guide mechanism configured to support and move the assembly along a predetermined linear path, the mechanism comprising a first hinge having first and second links pivotably connected together by a first shaft extending through aligned openings therein, and a locking lever having a handle and a locking blade at opposite end portions and a pivot portion with a pivot connection therebetween for pivotably mounting the lever to one of the links, the blade being configured to fit within a gap between adjacent surfaces of the first and second links when the guide mechanism is in one of its extended or retracted positions and the lever is moved into a locked position. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303032 | GEARING MECHANISM - The invention relates to a gearing mechanism ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110302913 | Hydrostatic System Having A Hydropneumatic Accumulator - A hydrostatic system includes a hydropneumatic accumulator which is connected via a hydraulic resistance to a compensating volume. Means are provided in the hydrostatic system for measuring a pressure prevailing on that side of the hydraulic resistance which faces towards the compensating volume. A volume flow restricting device may be actuated if the pressure prevailing there exceeds a limit value. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110302767 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DISTRIBUTED LAP WINDING FOR POLYPHASE SYSTEMS - Method for producing a distributed lap winding for polyphase systems, in particular for alternators, wherein, in a first step, a chain of laps ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301808 | METHOD FOR CHECKING THE PLAUSIBILITY OF THE SIGNALS OF A TANK FILLING LEVEL SENSOR - A method for checking the plausibility of the signals of a tank filling level sensor of a motor vehicle ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110299275 | Handheld Lighting Device - A handheld lighting device includes a basic body and a light-emitting apparatus which is mounted such that it can pivot relative to the basic body. The handheld lighting device has a resting element which is mounted such that it can pivot relative to the basic body. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110298586 | Locating Device - A locating device, particularly a handheld locating device, includes a housing, a display unit, and a locating unit, which is provided in order to detect a presence of an item arranged in an examination object by means of a measurement signal and which comprises an arithmetic unit. The arithmetic unit determines an orientation of an item image relative to a reference variable. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297799 | FOLDABLE STAND FOR A PORTABLE POWER TOOL - A foldable stand for supporting an object, the stand being capable of being folded between an unfolded position and a thin flat folded position, comprising a top frame having a generally rectangular planar configuration with front and rear support members interconnected with left and right spaced apart side support members, each of the side support members having a hinge generally midway along the length thereof, permitting the top frame to be folded when the stand is in the folded position, a pair of foldable leg structures, one of which is attached to each side of the top frame for supporting the top frame, a retaining structure for engaging the object and a locking mechanism for engaging the object, wherein manipulation of the top frame to rotate the hinge between the folded and unfolded positions causes each of the leg structures to be correspondingly moved between folded and unfolded positions. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297260 | FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING DUAL FUEL DELIVERY MODULES FOR BIFURCATED FUEL TANKS - A fuel system for use in a fuel tank having first and second tank portions includes first and second fuel pumps in the first and second tank portions, respectively. A first fuel reservoir is provided in the first tank portion and a second fuel reservoir is provided in the second tank portion. A first crossover fuel line extends between the first and second tank portions, and a second crossover fuel line extends between the first and second tank portions. A first jet pump in the first tank portion communicates with the first crossover fuel line for transferring fuel through the first crossover fuel line to the second tank portion, and a second jet pump in the second tank portion communicates with the second crossover fuel line for transferring fuel through the second crossover fuel line to the first tank portion. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296968 | FEEDBACK MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTABLE MITER FENCE - A table saw comprises a non magnetic table top surface, a rotatable cutting blade extending through a longitudinal opening of the table top surface, a fence plate for supporting a work piece, the fence plate being adjustable relative to a path that intersects the longitudinal opening, and a feedback mechanism for indicating a position of the fence plate relative to the longitudinal opening. The feedback mechanism comprises a magnetic material or at least one magnet disposed on or in the table top surface adjacent to the longitudinal opening and extending parallel to the cutting blade, and the magnetic material or at least one magnet is disposed in the path of the fence plate. The fence plate further comprises a magnetic material or at least one magnet at or near an end thereof to interact with the other of the magnetic material or at least one magnet on or in the table top surface when the fence plate is selectively positioned relative to the path towards the longitudinal opening. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296906 | Piezoelectric Generator - A piezoelectric generator includes a piezoelectric element, a spring element, a mass element, and at least one stop. The piezoelectric element, the spring element, and the mass element form a system which can oscillate. The stop limits the oscillation of the system which can oscillate, at least on one side. The stop is formed from a ductile material or has a coating of a ductile material. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296905 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AN SCR CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A method is provided for monitoring an SCR catalytic converter ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110295429 | Method for Controlling a Processing Machine with Driven Axes - A method for controlling a processing machine with driven axes, in particular a printing press, wherein a radius of at least one axis is used to automatically determine a control limiting value. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294490 | REMOTE CONTROL OF A TELEPHONE - A method of remotely controlling a mobile electronic device includes initiating communication between the mobile electronic device and a remote electronic device having a user interface. First output of the mobile device is converted into a first HTML file. The first HTML file is transmitted from the mobile device to the remote device. Second output is presented on the remote device dependent upon the first HTML file received by the remote device. Data is transmitted from the remote device to the mobile device. An application is identified within the mobile device to process the data from the remote device. The data from the remote device is processed within the application. Third output is produced within the mobile device based on the processing of the data from the remote device. The third output of the mobile device is converted into a second HTML file. The second HTML file is transmitted from the mobile device to the remote device. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294015 | Method and Apparatus for Production of a Thin-Film Battery - A method for production of a thin-film battery includes providing a mount structure, applying of a first unmasked flow of a first electrode material to the mount structure in order to form a first electrode layer, applying a second unmasked flow of a battery material in order to form a battery layer, and applying a third unmasked flow of a second electrode material in order to form a second electrode layer. The applying steps are repeated in order to produce a thin-film battery which consists of a plurality of first electrode layers, a plurality of battery layers, and a plurality of second electrode layers. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110291301 | Method for Producing Semiconductor Components, and Corresponding Semiconductor Component - A method for producing semiconductor components and a component obtainable by such a method is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: fixing a conductive film on a carrier; adhesively bonding semiconductor chips onto the conductive film using an adhesive layer, wherein active surfaces of the semiconductor chips, the active surfaces having connection contacts, are situated on that side of the chips which faces the film; overmolding the chips adhesively bonded onto the conductive film with a molding compound; and releasing the conductive film with the overmolded chips from the carrier. In this case, the adhesive layer is structured in such a way that at least connection contacts of the semiconductor chips are free of the adhesive layer and are kept free of the molding compound. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290581 | STEERING DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A steering drive for a motor vehicle comprising a steering wheel, a steering column, on which the steering wheel is disposed, a connecting rod, which interacts with the steering column to deflect the wheels of the motor vehicle, an electric motor, which is provided for boosting the steering thrust, as well as a belt drive, the electric motor interacting with the connecting rod via the belt drive. Said electric motor comprises a stator having twelve stator teeth as well as a rotor having ten rotor poles, the rotor poles being spaced apart from each other by an air gap and embodied as sinus poles. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290074 | Power Split Transmission and Method for Controlling the Same - A power split transmission includes a first power branch having a continuously variable transmission and a separable second power branch. The two power branches are combined again in a summation gear and a device connects or disconnects the second branch when a synchronous condition is present when changing from an initial driving range into a target driving range. A control device for controlling and adjusting the transmission ratio of the first power branch is connected to the continuously variable transmission. A predicting device for predicting an efficiency η | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110285351 | MORE READILY AVAILABLE TRACTION BATTERY - The invention relates to a traction battery having at least two serially connected battery modules, each of which has a first battery module pole, a second battery module pole, and at least one inserted series circuit and/or parallel circuit of battery cells. A first terminal of the series circuit of battery modules is connected to a first battery pole, while a second terminal of the series circuit of battery modules is connected to a second battery pole. According to the invention, at least one battery module of the at least two serially connected battery modules is a first battery module which has at least one disconnecting device and a bridging device. When triggered accordingly, the at least one disconnecting device interrupts the connection between the series circuit and/or parallel circuit of battery cells and the first battery module pole and/or the second battery module pole and/or interrupts the series circuit and/or parallel circuit of battery cells. Furthermore, the first battery module pole and the second battery module pole are short-circuited via the bridging device inserted between the first battery module pole and the second battery module pole when the bridging device is triggered accordingly. Additionally or alternatively, at least one battery module of the at least two serially connected battery modules is a second battery module that has at least one charging and disconnecting device and a bridging device. When triggered accordingly, the at least one charging and disconnecting device interrupts the connection between the series circuit and/or parallel circuit of battery cells and the first battery module pole and/or the second battery module pole and/or interrupts the series circuit and/or parallel circuit of battery cells and limits charging or compensating currents occurring when the battery module or the battery comprising the battery module is connected. Furthermore, the first battery module pole and the second battery module pole are short-circuited via the bridging device inserted between the first battery module pole and the second battery module pole when the bridging device is triggered accordingly. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110285230 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE, PARTICULARLY ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATOR - The invention relates to an electrical machine, particularly an alternating current generator, that can be designed as a three-phase alternator, for example, having—preferably electrical—components that are protected from access, wherein to this end there is a protective cap ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110285201 | Redundant Parallel Operation of Motor Vehicle Electrical System Generators - In a method for controlling a group of at least two electrical generators which supply a motor vehicle electrical system, each individual generator of the group provides a generator workload value, which indicates a workload of the individual generator, to each other one of the group of generators. The workload values represent an absolute value which indicates an actual power which is generated by the individual generator. Alternatively, the workload values represent a relative value, which indicates a ratio of the actual power to a nominal power of the individual generator. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110285146 | WEARABLE GENERATOR DEVICE - A wearable generator system in one embodiment includes a plurality of coils, each of the plurality of coils extending within a respective one of a plurality of planes, a magnet for generating a magnetic field, and a support attached to a support anchor point and to the magnet, and suspending the magnet at a position whereat the magnet is not frictionally engaged with a fixed surface, the support having a length selected such that the magnetic field is movable across each of the plurality of coils. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110284332 | SLEEVE FOR DISK BRAKE CALIPER AND DISK BRAKE FITTED WITH SUCH A SLEEVE - The present invention relates to a sleeve ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110280729 | AXIAL-FLOW FAN - A fan includes a hub and blades. A first edge of each blade is proximate an open end of the hub. A first rib is coupled to the hub and substantially aligned with a first plane intersecting the central axis and an intersection of the first edge of the first blade with the hub. The first plane is angularly spaced from a reference plane intersecting the central axis and an intersection of the first edge of the second blade with the hub. An angular spacing between the first plane and the reference plane defines one sector. A second rib is aligned with a second plane angularly positioned between the first plane and the reference plane at a location less than or equal to about (1/nR−0.05) sectors from the first plane, in which nR equals the number of ribs divided by the number of blades. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280444 | CAMERA AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR SELECTING AN OBJECT TO BE RECORDED - A camera is described having an image capturing device, an evaluation and control unit and a storage unit, the evaluation and control unit analyzes an image sequence having at least two successively captured images recorded by the image capturing device to segment and stabilize at least one object to be recorded during the image recording. The evaluation and control unit ascertains a deliberate panning movement of the camera and compares it with ascertained movements of objects represented in the captured images, the evaluation and control unit determining at least one object as an object to be recorded, the ascertained movement of which is most consistent with the camera's ascertained panning movement, and the evaluation and control unit storing an image section of the image captured by the image capturing device in the storage unit which represents the at least one object to be recorded. Also described is a corresponding method. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110279202 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH FOR A STARTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH - The invention relates to an electromagnetic switch ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110279122 | METHOD, ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT AND ELECTRIC MEMORY UNIT FOR DETERMINING A CHARACTERISTIC STATUS PARAMETER OF THE MEMORY UNIT - The invention relates to a method for determining a characteristic status parameter of a memory unit via an electric circuit arrangement. In the circuit arrangement at least one inductive component and at least one capacitive component are arranged, forming a tuned circuit with the memory unit. The method has the following steps of energizing the tend circuit by temporary charging of the capacitive component, the energizing being carried out by an energizing device electrically supplied by the memory unit, and determining a time-dependent voltage change at the capacitive component after terminating the energizing and determining the characteristic status parameter from the time-dependence of the voltage change. The invention further relates to a corresponding electrical circuit arrangement and an electrical memory, including such a circuit arrangement. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278488 | Valve and Assembly Method - A valve for installation in a valve bore of a housing or valve block includes a valve bushing for insertion into the valve bore, a guided valve piston that can be moved axially in the valve bushing, an activation section of said piston projecting above the valve bushing axially, and a valve cover that is configured to be arranged over the valve bore and that forms, together with the activation section of the valve piston, at least one activation pressure chamber. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278258 | Device and Method for Indirect Modulation of Detection Environment - A system and method of indirectly modifying an environmental condition at a test site in one embodiment includes providing a test site on a substrate, providing a first activatable stimulant at the test site, providing an actuator configured to activate the first activatable stimulant at the test site, controlling the actuator to activate the first activatable stimulant, and modifying the local chemical environment at the test site with the first activated stimulant. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278110 | Sealed Floating Shim for A Brake Caliper - A disc brake system includes a disc, and a caliper housing defining a bore that faces one side of the disc. A piston is disposed in the bore for translational movement toward the disc, and a brake pad is arranged between the piston and the disc. A shim plate is arranged between the brake pad and the piston. A convolute boot is provided that has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is sealingly connected to the caliper housing. The second end portion (i) being sealingly connected to the shim plate and (ii) including an interface area sealing portion that extends between the shim plate and the piston. The interface area sealing portion is sealingly connected to the piston to define an interface area. An anti-vibration material is located in the interface area. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277624 | Adjustment Device of a Hydrostatic Machine - An adjustment device according to the disclosure of a hydrostatic machine comprises at least one adjusting piston, a control valve and a follower which is attached between the adjusting piston and control valve and couples the position of the adjusting piston back to the control valve. The follower branches off on the control valve side into two arms that openly surround a component operatively connected to the control valve and are elastically connected to a shaft of the follower. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277460 | Electrohydraulic Steering System - An electrohydraulic steering system, in particular for mobile working machines having a pressure medium supply system from which a first connection, which acts in a first steering direction, can be supplied via a first feed line, while a second connection, which acts in a second steering direction, can be supplied via a second feed line. In this case, the two feed lines and also a first return line from the first connection to a tank and a second return line from the second connection to the tank are controlled via in each case at least two parallel valves. Therefore, in the event of failure of one of the valves, the at least one valve which is connected in parallel can take over control of the corresponding feed lines or the corresponding return line. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277459 | Hydrostatic Drive - A hydrostatic drive, in particular a fan drive, with a variable displacement pump is configured to drive at least one hydraulic motor. The variable displacement pump is activated via a pressure regulating valve and a following directional valve predetermining the feed direction, via which valves the control spaces of an actuating cylinder can be acted upon with a control pressure difference. The variable displacement pump is prestressed into a basic position in which the feed volume flow is maximum. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110275471 | SWITCHABLE PLANETARY GEAR SET IN A HANDHELD MACHINE TOOL - A switchable planetary gearbox in a hand-held power tool includes multiple planet carriers having associated planet wheels, and is to be displaced between at least two gear ratios, such that the gear ratios are to be engaged via a displaceable switching ring gear. At least three planet carriers having associated planet wheels are provided axially behind one another, such that in a position fixed with respect to the housing, the switching ring gear is rotationally coupled to the planet wheels on the second-stage planet carrier and simultaneously to the planet wheels on the third-stage planet carrier. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275358 | APPLICATION STATE AND ACTIVITY TRANSFER BETWEEN DEVICES - A method of operating a personal electronic device and an in-vehicle infotainment system includes running an application on one of the personal electronic device and the in-vehicle infotainment system. It is sensed that the personal electronic device has been, or soon will be, moved into or out of a proximity of the in-vehicle infotainment system. Information regarding a state of the one of the personal electronic device and the in-vehicle infotainment system is transferred to the other of the personal electronic device and the in-vehicle infotainment system. An application is selected for the other of the personal electronic device and the in-vehicle infotainment system. The selected application is used to replicate the state of the one of the personal electronic device and the in-vehicle infotainment system on the other of the personal electronic device and the in-vehicle infotainment system. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274562 | HOSE PUMP - The invention relates to a hose pump for delivering fluids, comprising a housing ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274557 | FAN, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A FAN WHEEL AND DEVICE - The present invention relates to a fan, to a method, and to a device for assembling the fan. The fan has an axis of rotation, which is connected to a dog, wherein the dog is connected to a fan wheel, wherein the dog, in a first number of contact surfaces, is in contact with additional contact surfaces of the fan wheel, wherein the dog and/or the fan wheel have more than the first number of contact surfaces and/or additional contact surfaces, wherein at least two contact surfaces have different height positions with respect to a central axis of the dog and/or the fan wheel. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273119 | CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONICALLY COMMUTATED MOTOR, AND MOTOR - The invention relates to a control device for controlling an electronically commutated motor. The control device comprises a control input for a rotor position signal and a control output for connection to field coils of the motor. The control device is designed to generate a load current for displacing a rotor of the motor depending on the rotor position signal and to output said load current via the control output. The control device comprises at least one semiconductor switch for switching the load current depending on a semiconductor control signal. The control device comprises at least one pulse generator including the at least one semiconductor switch, said pulse generator being designed to generate the load current in the form of a pulsed control signal for displacing the rotor. The control device is characterized by a delta sigma converter which is at least indirectly connected to the control input on the input side and which is designed to produce the semiconductor control signal in the form of a digital bit stream depending on the rotor position signal. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273038 | MOTOR RING AND SPLASH SHIELD ARRANGEMENT FOR A FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly includes a motor ring and an electric motor supported by the motor ring and including an output shaft defining a central axis, a brush assembly, and a motor end shield having at least one aperture and disposed adjacent the brush assembly. The fan assembly further includes a splash shield adjacent the motor end shield. The splash shield includes a rim having an inner surface in facing relationship with the motor end shield and configured to direct an airflow between the motor end shield and the splash shield in a substantially radial direction toward the central axis, and configured to redirect the substantially radial airflow through the aperture in a direction having both a radial and an axial component with respect to the central axis. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272495 | FUEL INJECTOR AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A FUEL INJECTOR - The invention relates to a fuel injector ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110271828 | Axial Piston Machine having Bent Axis Construction - An axial piston machine having bent axis construction, having a drive shaft rotatably supported in a housing and ending in a drive flange comprising a face on the drive shaft side, is disclosed in which ball races are formed for receiving piston heads. The piston heads are rotatably retained in the ball races by means of deformable rings. The axial piston machine having bent axis construction possesses characteristics so that pressure relief of the ball head is ensured for all cases. The rings at the inner surface comprise at least one groove running so as to connect the ring faces to each other. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110271814 | Guide Rail for a Hand-held Power Tool - A guide rail for a hand-held power tool includes at least two rail elements, which are to be joined together to form a common rail and which are held on one another by means of a releasable connecting device. The connecting device includes a joint device, by means of which the individual rails can be pivoted between a folded-together non-functioning position and a functioning position that lies in a common plane. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110271809 | BUTTON ACTUATED DETENT SYSTEM - A detent system that includes a plurality of detent recesses formed in a first component, a detent pin that selectively engages at least one of the detent recesses, a linkage connected to the detent pin, and a detent button that is associated with a second component. There is preferably a slot formed in at least one of the detent button and the detent pin, where each slot slidably receives an end portion of the linkage. The detent system is preferably configured and arranged such that applying a force to the detent button to move the detent button in a first direction causes the linkage to move in a second direction, which is different than the first direction, thereby resulting in disengagement between an engaging portion of the detent pin and a relevant one, or more, of the detent recesses. Such disengagement allows for relative movement between the two components | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110271778 | Linear Movement Device with Omega Drive - A linear movement device has a housing and a carriage which can move in a longitudinal direction with respect to the housing, wherein the housing extends with an essentially constant U-shaped cross-sectional shape in the longitudinal direction, with the result that the housing bounds a guide cavity, wherein the guide cavity is covered with a toothed belt which extends in the longitudinal direction, wherein the toothed belt is attached at both ends to the housing with the result that said toothed belt defines a toothed belt plane, wherein at least one separate guide rail which extends in the longitudinal direction is arranged within the guide cavity, on which guide rail at least one separate guiding carriage is mounted in a longitudinally movable fashion, which guiding carriage is permanently connected to the carriage, wherein a first and a second deflection wheel, which deflect the toothed belt out of the toothed belt plane, are rotatably attached to the carriage, wherein a rotatable drive wheel, which is in drive-transmitting engagement with the toothed belt, is arranged between the first and the second deflection wheels. The carriage has a single-piece carriage base body which extends in the longitudinal direction, wherein said carriage base body is embodied as a closed tube essentially over its entire length, with the result that it bounds a carriage cavity, wherein the guiding carriage is attached to the outside of the carriage base body, preferably directly to the outside of the carriage base body, wherein the toothed belt is guided through the carriage cavity, and wherein the first and second deflection wheels and the drive wheel are arranged within the carriage cavity. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110271671 | OPTIMIZED GEOMETRY TURBOCOMPRESSOR - The present invention relates mainly to an optimized turbocompressor for engines mounted transversely, notably for in-line four-cylinder engines mounted transversely. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110271130 | CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION HAVING A TRANSCEIVER CIRCUIT FOR A BUS SYSTEM AND NODES FOR A BUS SYSTEM - A circuit configuration for a node of a bus system includes a transceiver circuit and a control circuit connected to the transceiver circuit. The transceiver circuit has an idle mode, in which it has a reduced power consumption in comparison with at least one operating mode, and the transceiver circuit is supplied with power in the at least one operating mode via a power supply unit integrated into the transceiver circuit. The control circuit is connected to the power supply unit to supply the control circuit with power in the idle mode, and the circuit configuration has a controllable voltage regulator which is coupled to the transceiver circuit in such a way that the voltage regulator is deactivated in the idle mode to reduce the power consumption and activated in the operating mode to supply power to the transceiver circuit and the control circuit. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110270506 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A MULTIPLE SPARK OPERATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND RELATED METHOD - The invention relates to a device for controlling a multiple spark operation of an internal combustion engine, wherein an ignition transformer can be switched off and back on again for delivering or interrupting an ignition spark energy based on at least one current threshold. The invention proposes that the at least one current threshold be programmable. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268517 | 'O' FLUTE MULTIPURPOSE BIT - A tool bit providing a combined drill bit and milling bit is disclosed herein. The tool bit in one embodiment includes a working section having a longitudinally extending central axis, an O-flute extending along the working section, and a tooth formed at a tip portion of the working section, the tooth offset from the central axis. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266180 | TUBULAR-BAG PACK FOR ARTICLES IN BAR FORM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PACKAGING-MATERIAL WEB - The invention relates to a tubular bag packaging ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265625 | LASER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR SAW - A power saw comprises a bevel member and a cutting assembly pivotably connected to the bevel member. The cutting assembly includes a blade, a blade guard at least partially covering the blade, and at least one machined cutting assembly surface. A laser alignment device is connected to the cutting assembly. The laser alignment device includes a laser body fixed to a slideable carriage having a machined carriage surface that directly engages the machined cutting assembly surface. The slideable carriage is configured to move relative to the machined cutting assembly surface with substantially only one degree of freedom defined by an axis of translation. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265381 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACTIVATING MONITORING BY A JAMMING PROTECTION FUNCTION IN AN ELECTRICAL CLOSING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for activating a jamming protection function in an electrical closing system, wherein the jamming protection function is designed to abort a movement of a closing part in a movement direction if it is detected that the movement of the closing part ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265280 | DEVICE FOR THE ARTICULATED CONNECTION OF A WIPER BLADE TO A WIPER ARM OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER - The invention relates to a device ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110264974 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF NODES, AND A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM THEREFOR - In a method for operating a communication system having a plurality of nodes which have access to a shared channel, a transmission process for transmitting a message via the channel is monitored for bit errors, and when a bit error occurs, a signaling message is transmitted via the channel in order to signal the bit error. In order to allow communications processes between the nodes to be controlled as a function of a bit error rate of the channel, a signaling rate of the signaling messages is measured and a bit error rate of the channel is determined as a function of the signaling rate. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110264341 | Method And Device For Controlling A Drive Train - A method for controlling a drive train with at least one drive unit, in particular for a vehicle is disclosed. A setpoint value for a torque of the at least one drive unit can be predefined. The actual value of this torque is detected and a first signal is generated which ensures reliable operation of the drive train if the deviation of the actual value from the setpoint value is greater than a predefinable absolute value of the deviation value and/or the deviation of the actual value from the setpoint value lasts for longer than a predefinable absolute value of the deviation time period. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260900 | SECOND ORDER DYNAMIC ELEMENT ROTATION SCHEME - A sensor system for generating sample analog signals for processing by a signal processing circuit that utilizes non-constant weights includes a plurality of signal generating elements and a switching network having a plurality of switches operably coupled to the plurality of signal generating elements. The switching network is configured to switch the plurality of signal generating elements between a plurality of different configurations. The system includes a dynamic element matching (DEM) control system for controlling the switch network to implement a second order DEM rotation scheme in which the plurality of signal generating elements are switched to each configuration in the plurality of configurations in a first sequence and then switched to each configuration in the plurality in a second sequence, the second sequence being the reverse of the first sequence. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110260670 | ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY, METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND MOTOR CONTROL DEVICE - The invention relates to an electric motor assembly, particularly for driving a fan for an engine cooling system and/or an air conditioner of a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor and a motor control device for activating the electric motor. According to the invention, the motor control device can be adjusted according to a characteristic curve ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110258986 | METHOD FOR REGENERATING A DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER - A method for regenerating a diesel particle filter ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110258803 | AUTOMOBILE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE - An automobile windshield wiper blade ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110258802 | WIPER BLADE HAVING A CONNECTING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a wiper blade ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110257952 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A FEED LINE FOR FEEDING IN AN AIR MIXTURE AND HAVING AN EXHAUST LINE - A method for operating an internal combustion engine ( | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110257863 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Described is a method for operating an internal combustion engine ( | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254499 | Charge circuit for battery cells - A device for charging a battery system having a number of individual voltage sources situated in a series circuit is provided, which device uses a voltage source and a respective bypass associated with each of the individual voltage sources. A charge current I | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254404 | ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE, MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC DRIVE AND A MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENT - An electrostatic drive is described having an inner frame, at least one intermediate frame, which encloses the inner frame, and an outer frame, which encloses the inner frame and the at least one intermediate frame, each two adjacent frames of the inner, intermediate, and outer frames being connected to one another via at least one spring element, the spring elements, via which each two adjacent frames of the inner, intermediate, and outer frames are connected to one another, being situated in such a way that the longitudinal directions of the spring elements lie on a common longitudinal spring axis, and electrode fingers being situated on frame bars, which are oriented parallel to the longitudinal spring axis, of the inner frame, the at least one intermediate frame, and the outer frame. A manufacturing method for an electrostatic drive, a micromechanical component, and a manufacturing method for a micromechanical component, are also described. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254362 | HYDRAULIC BRAKING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL SENSOR - A hydraulic braking assembly ( | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254360 | Brake System with Selector Valve for Selecting Between Two Modes of Operation - A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit. The system includes a master cylinder assembly configured to pressurize fluid therein in response to movement of the brake pedal, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly being moved from a first mode to a second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254359 | VEHICULAR BRAKE SYSTEM OPERABLE IN DUAL MODES - A system for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal and a brake circuit which includes a master cylinder assembly, a sensor assembly configured to generate a pedal position signal indicative of position of the brake pedal, an electronic control unit configured to (i) generate a brake request signal in response to generation of the pedal position signal, and (ii) generate a selector control signal, and a selector valve assembly operable in a first mode and a second mode, the selector valve assembly being moved from the first mode to the second mode in response to generation of the selector control signal, the master cylinder assembly is (i) isolated from fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the first mode, and (ii) in fluid communication with the brake circuit when the selector valve assembly is positioned in the second mode. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254330 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes displaceable seat components which produce a lateral bracing as a function of accelerations in the direction of a transverse vehicle axis. The seat components are integrated into the vehicle seat and are at least partly extendable in a necessitating situation. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254020 | DEVICE FORMED HARD MASK AND ETCH STOP LAYER - A method of etching a device in one embodiment includes providing a silicon carbide substrate, forming a silicon nitride layer on a surface of the silicon carbide substrate, forming a silicon carbide layer on a surface of the silicon nitride layer, forming a silicon dioxide layer on a surface of the silicon carbide layer, forming a photoresist mask on a surface of the silicon dioxide layer, and etching the silicon dioxide layer through the photoresist mask. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110253211 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A solar cell an n-doped silicon substrate, having n | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252989 | Automatic Axis Correction Method for Use in a Processing Machine for Processing a Product Web - A method for automatic axis correction in a processing machine for processing a product web, wherein the product web is subdividable into at least two web tension sections, a web tension section being delimited by two clamping points formed as transport or processing devices. An axis deviation of at least one clamping point formed as a processing device is determined. The at least one clamping point is then opened, the axis thereof is automatically corrected on the basis of the axis deviation determined and the clamping point is closed after the axis correction. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252958 | Machine Housing of a Hydraulic Machine - A machine housing of a piston machine is disclosed. The machine housing is formed in two parts. The machine housing has a main housing which is closed off by a connection plate. Here, the connection plate is screwed to the main housing by means of a plurality of screws, and is positioned with low tolerances with respect to said main housing by means of two centering pins. Here, the centering pins are arranged with twofold rotational symmetry with respect to a shaft axis of a drive shaft of the piston machine. In contrast, screw positions do not have rotational symmetry with respect to said shaft axis. This prevents incorrect mounting of the connection plate. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252768 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF AN EXHAUST GAS PROBE - A method for the self-diagnosis of an exhaust gas probe ( | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252652 | Circular Saw with Anti-Splinter Device - A circular saw includes a base plate defining a base plane, a bevel bracket which supports a circular saw blade and is pivotally mounted on the base plate for tilting the blade, the bevel bracket having a pivoting axis which is parallel to the base plane and the blade and perpendicular to a rotational axis of the blade, and the blade partly extending through an opening forming in the base plate, and an anti-splinter device for preventing cutting chips from splintering. The anti-splinter device comprises a pair of slides mounted in the opening and forming a gap between their opposing ends, an outcoming section of the blade passing through the gap, and slide driving means associated with the bevel bracket and driving the slides to move in conformity with the tilting of the blade to allow the gap to accommodate the positional change of the outcoming section of the blade. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251821 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TESTING A COMPUTER CORE IN A PROCESSOR HAVING AT LEAST TWO COMPUTER CORES - A method and a device for testing a computer core in a processor having at least two computer cores is described. The computer cores are connected to each other via an internal connecting system, both computer cores contributing toward the operating sequence of a machine. In the method for testing a computer core, with which a high error detection rate may be achieved in a minimum outlay of time, a test is run in one computer core, while a program for executing the driving operation of the motor vehicle is being processed in the other computer core at the same time. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251768 | VIDEO BASED INTELLIGENT VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for longitudinal and lateral control of a vehicle. The system includes a camera generating a plurality of images representative of a field of view in front of the vehicle, and a controller receiving the plurality of images. The controller detects an object in the plurality of images, extracts a plurality of features from the plurality of images, generates a reference feature depiction based on the plurality of features from one or more of the plurality of images, generates a comparison feature depiction based on the plurality of features from one of the plurality of images, compares the reference feature depiction and the comparison feature depiction, and determines a longitudinal position of the vehicle relative to the object based on differences between the reference feature depiction and the comparison feature depiction. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251727 | MOTOR-DRIVEN WORKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a motor-driven working device in the form of a machine tool ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248842 | Method for Displaying a Warning Message in a Vehicle - A method for displaying a warning message in a first vehicle, includes transmitting from a second vehicle a warning and position data relating to a position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, wherein if, after reception of the warning and of the position data by the first vehicle, it is concluded on the basis of the received position data that the second vehicle can be seen by a driver of the first vehicle in a region of a head-up display of the first vehicle, the warning message is displayed in such a way that the second vehicle is characterized visually for the driver of the first vehicle in the head-up display of the first vehicle. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248599 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE - Electrical machine, in particular AC generator, having a stator ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248560 | Method For Controlling A Hydraulic Vehicle Brake System - A method for controlling a hydraulic vehicle brake system having an electromechanical brake booster, includes activating the brake booster and a master brake cylinder of the vehicle brake system in response to a desire to brake, and reducing a clearance in the wheel brakes. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248559 | Method For Controlling The Activation Of A Hydraulic Vehicle Brake System And Electromechanical Brake Booster - A method for controlling the activation of a hydraulic vehicle brake system of a hybrid vehicle, which can be braked by generator operation of an electric drive motor, includes compensating for the braking effect of the electric drive motor and reducing a wheel brake pressure in the wheel brakes of the vehicle wheels by opening brake pressure-reducing valves, which are braked with the electric drive motor. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248558 | Brake System for a Motor Vehicle and Method for Controlling said Brake System - A brake system for a motor vehicle includes a muscular power-operated or auxiliary power-operated brake system having a master brake cylinder which is operated by muscular power and which is connected to at least one hydraulic wheel brake, and an externally powered brake system having a hydraulic pressure source which is operated by external power and which is connected to the at least one hydraulic wheel brake. The brake system allows for an unchanged pedal characteristic in a hybrid vehicle which has an electric drive motor in addition to a combustion engine, which motor is used as a generator when the brake is actuated. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248195 | CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR LOAD CARRYING VEHICLES - A control valve assembly is provided for a load carrying vehicle that includes a storage space and a dumping mechanism. The control valve assembly includes a housing and a sliding valve positioned within the housing and movable between a first position, and a second position. The sliding valve includes a first piston that defines a first piston first surface and a first piston second surface, and a second piston that defines a second piston first surface and a second piston second surface. The first piston second surface faces the second piston first surface. A pilot system includes a first pilot passage in fluid communication with the first piston second surface to selectively actuate the sliding valve toward the first position, and a second pilot passage in fluid communication with the second piston first surface to selectively actuate the sliding valve toward the second position. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247952 | PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVE OF A HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC UNIT - The invention relates to a pressure-relief valve of a housing for an electrical/electronic unit, particularly for a housing of a control unit of a motor vehicle, comprising a pressure equalization element, which comprises a membrane. It is provided that at least one hydrophobic layer ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247848 | Hand-Held Power Tool - A hand-held power tool, particularly a hammer drill, includes a work spindle, a hand-held power tool housing and an intermediate shaft, which is arranged in parallel to the work spindle and mounted in an axially displaceable manner for changing the operational mode, and a tooth sleeve, which is provided to transfer a torque to the intermediate shaft. The tooth sleeve is fixed in the axial direction by means of the hand-held power tool housing. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247847 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A RECIPROCATING TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a drive apparatus for a reciprocating tool, comprising a housing, a rotatable drive shaft assembly located in the housing, an elongated spindle located in the housing for reciprocating motion, a front bushing in the housing for supporting the front end portion of the spindle, and a wobble drive mechanism comprising a wobble drive shaft connected to the drive shaft assembly, an elongated arm having a lengthwise axis extending upwardly from the wobble drive shaft and including an upper interface for reciprocating the spindle generally in its lengthwise direction during alternating cutting and return strokes, wherein the upper interface connects the arm to the spindle in a manner that prevents translational movement of the spindle relative to the arm in the direction of the arm lengthwise axis, but permits rotational movement thereof in three orthogonal axes. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247652 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an electric motor ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247471 | CORD WRAP HANDLE - A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably mounted on the base, a blade and motor assembly pivotally coupled to a frame support that is attached to the table, and a power cord coupled to the blade and motor assembly. The frame support, the base, and/or the blade and motor assembly also comprises a handle portion that includes a grip with an opening disposed at an outer end thereof, with the grip also having a pair of arcuate surfaces disposed at opposing sides thereof for retaining the power cord when wrapped around both surfaces. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247337 | HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hybrid drive system comprising an internal combustion engine ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247307 | DEVICE FOR FILLING AND COMPACTING POURABLE PRODUCTS - A device for filling and compacting pourable products is proposed, comprising:—at least one product feed ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247166 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR THE ARTICULATED CONNECTION OF A WIPER BLADE TO A WIPER ARM - The invention relates to a connecting device ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110247165 | WIPER BLADE - The invention relates to a wiper blade ( | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110246127 | Method for Determining at Least One Controller Parameter of a Dancer Position Control Element - A method is disclosed for automatically determining at least one controller parameter of a dancer position control element in a processing machine comprising a dancer, the dancer position of which is registered, wherein, on the basis of the registered dancer position, the rotational speed of a roll is predefined, wherein the at least one controller parameter is determined automatically as a function of a diameter of the roll. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110246029 | METHOD OF TUNING ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES, SYSTEM OBTAINED BY SAID METHOD AND VEHICLE COMPRISING A SYSTEM OBTAINED BY SAID METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of tuning an active safety system of a motor vehicle, notably an antilock braking system (ABS), an anti-skid system (ARS or TSC), a path control device (ESP), an overall motor vehicle chassis control system (VDM) or similar, and an active safety system obtained by said method and/or the motor vehicles equipped with such an active safety system. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240897 | Pressure Limiting And Suction Valve Unit - A pressure limiting and suction valve unit includes a valve closing body including a valve closing face, which, together with a first valve seat lying opposite the valve closing face, forms a first sealing seat for sealing off a first pressure region from a second pressure region, a second valve seat defining a valve closing body orifice, the valve closing body orifice, together with a closing head formed on an axially movable valve pin, forms a second sealing seat for sealing off the second pressure region from the first pressure region, a spring plate connected to the valve pin and movable axially together with the valve pin, a first closing spring which is tension-mounted between the spring plate and the valve closing body and prestresses the valve pin against the second valve seat formed on the valve closing body, and a second closing spring which prestresses a valve subassembly against the first valve seat, wherein the valve pin is guided sealingly in at least one first guide portion formed in the valve closing body, wherein the second valve seat and the first guide portion are configured to be arranged on different sides of the second pressure region with respect to the direction of movement of the valve pin, wherein the first guide portion is configured to separate a volume connected to the first pressure region from one of the second pressure region and a volume connected to the second pressure region, and wherein a cross-sectional area of the first guide portion is configured to define a surface of a valve pin, said surface being acted upon by the pressure of the second pressure region, is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the second valve seat. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239999 | Device for storing energy and transforming energy - A device for storing energy and transforming energy, e.g., an ignition coil of an ignition system of a vehicle, includes: a magnetically active I core; a first coil element which accommodates a first winding that is connected to a supply voltage; a second coil element which has a second winding that is connected to a high-voltage terminal; a peripheral core which encloses the I core, the first winding and the second winding; a permanent magnet which is situated at one end of the I core; a first insulation situated between the permanent magnet and the peripheral core; and a second insulation situated between the other end of the I core and the peripheral core. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239913 | QUICK-ADJUST LEG FOR BENCH-TOP PRODUCTS - A work bench. The work bench includes a table top, a plurality of legs connected to the table top, and a leg length adjustment mechanism positioned on at least one of the plurality of legs. The leg length adjustment mechanism includes a threaded rod configured to rotate about a rod axis, and a leg adjustment member moveable between a first position where the leg adjustment member threadedly engages the threaded rod and a second position where the leg adjustment member is removed from the threaded rod. Rotation of the threaded rod about the rod axis results in axial movement of the threaded rod when the leg adjustment member is in the first position. The threaded rod is freely moveable along the rod axis when the leg adjustment member is in the second position. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239794 | Locating Device - The invention relates to a locating device, particularly a handheld locating device, comprising a locating unit ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110238283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING UNCONTROLLED COMBUSTION IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a method for reducing uncontrolled combustions in an internal combustion engine, which occur independently of the ignition by a spark plug, wherein uncontrolled combustions are detected in the internal combustion engine ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237369 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A NORMAL FORCE IN A FRICTIONAL CONTACT OF A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A method is provided for controlling a normal force in a frictional contact of a continuously variable transmission including an input pulley and an output pulley where between an endless transmission element is arranged that is held between and in frictional contact with two pulley discs of each respective pulley under the influence of a respective normal force, wherein, as part the control method, the normal force at one pulley is actively oscillated, wherein a resulting oscillation of one of, or a ratio or difference between both of, a rotational speed of the input pulley and a rotational speed of the output pulley is determined and wherein at least one normal force is controlled in dependency on a correlation between the active oscillation and the resulting oscillation. The method includes a calibration step wherein a phase difference between the active oscillation and the resulting oscillation is determined. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236211 | ENGINE COOLING FAN HAVING DYNAMIC UNBALANCE COMPENSATION - The invention relates to an engine fan device for a vehicle, characterized in that the engine fan device ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110235290 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY, CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an electrical circuit assembly ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110234393 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING RECEIVED EVENT MESSAGE - Techniques for processing an incoming message from premises equipment at a monitoring location. In one embodiment, an event message, including digits with varying amplitudes, is generated at a premises (such as a home, office, factory, etc.) in response to an event at the premises. A communication channel is established between the premises equipment and the monitoring location and the event message is sent from the premises equipment to the monitoring location. The entire event message is evaluated based on the number of digits received compared to expected receiving parameters defined in a communication protocol. A number of possible interpretations of the event message is determined. One or more possible interpretations of the event message are eliminated based on the number of digits in each of the possible interpretations to create a subset of possible interpretations. Receipt of the event message is determined by selecting one possible interpretation from the subset of possible interpretations based upon the number of digits received by the monitoring location within a predetermined protocol time. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233877 | Fastening Flange in a Power Tool - A fastening flange in a power tool for accommodating a tool is provided with a noncircular cross-sectional geometry which has points which rise radially and which are designed in the shape of a circle segment. A connecting line between the centers of adjacent points which are in the shape of a circle segment intersects the outer contour, wherein a tangent to the point at the transition to the connecting contour section encloses an angle with the connecting line. An associated power tool assembly is also disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233873 | Seal Arrangement - A seal arrangement includes a cylinder element, a piston which is accommodated in the cylinder element and can be driven to perform an axial reciprocating movement, and a sealing element for sealing a working space delimited by the piston and by the cylinder element, wherein the sealing element has a sealing side, a supporting side opposite the sealing side, a high-pressure side facing the working space to be sealed, and a low-pressure side facing away from the working space, and wherein the sealing side comprises at least one sealing lip formed by two converging sealing flanks of differing flank angles, wherein the sealing element is a component which is in the form of a single part, is composed of a standardized elastomer material, and has at least one marking for determining installation of the sealing element in the correct position. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233750 | Arrangement of Two Substrates having an SLID Bond and Method for Producing such an Arrangement - An arrangement having a first and a second substrate is disclosed, wherein the two substrates are connected to one another by means of an SLID (Solid Liquid InterDiffusion) bond. The SLID bond exhibits a first metallic material and a second metallic material, wherein the SLID bond comprises the intermetallic Al/Sn-phase. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232932 | Rechargeable Battery Apparatus for a Handheld Power Tool - A rechargeable battery apparatus for a handheld power tool has at least one load interface which is configured to make contact with a load in a detachable manner. The load interface has at least one identification means for electronically identifying the load. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232363 | PROCESS FOR MONITORING THE FUNCTION OF A PARTICULATE FILTER - A process for monitoring a conversion capacity of a particulate filter arranged in an exhaust gas duct of an internal combustion engine to oxidize nitrogen monoxide to nitrogen dioxide over a catalytic coating includes determining a flow resistance of the particulate filter and setting a temperature of the exhaust gas upstream of the particulate filter. A threshold for a change in the flow resistance of the particulate filter is defined. The monitoring process determines that inadequate conversion capacity of the catalytic coating of the particulate filter is reached when a change in the flow resistance of the particulate filter does not reach the defined threshold within a given period of time. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232302 | BATTERY TEST RIG - The present invention relates to a battery test rig, comprising a test cell ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232271 | RESERVOIR FOR ACCOMMODATING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The invention relates to a dosing system ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232021 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE - A windscreen wiper drive ( | 09-29-2011 |
