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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441635 | Friction pairing for parking brakes in motor vehicles Frictional pairing in motor vehicles, including a carbon-ceramic brake disk or a grey cast iron brake disk and a brake pad for the brake caliper of the parking brake, characterised in that the brake pad comprises a fiber-reinforced ceramic composite material, which ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7419700 | Nanoparticle-modified carbon-ceramic brake discs Carbon-ceramic brake discs, the remaining porosity in which, after infiltration with a carbide-forming element and reaction of this element with at least part of the carbon in the preliminary body of the carbon-ceramic brake disc to form carbides, is at least partly... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7355500 | Attachable rod ignition coil The invention relates to an attachable rod ignition coil comprising an ignition coil part and an adapter provided with an ignition plug receiving element for fixing the adapter to an ignition plug. A shock-absorbing element is arranged between the ignition coil part... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7305818 | Method for actuating an accumulator catalyst for nitrogen dioxide on an internal combustion engine for a vehicle, in particular a car A first range of operation for an accumulator catalyst in a vehicle is carried out in a poor operating mode when the engine is supplied with a lean mixture and nitrogen oxide contained in the exhaust gas is stored in the accumulator catalyst for nitrogen dioxide. In... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7292926 | Method and device for estimation of combustion chamber pressure It is claimed that statements regarding cylinder pressure are obtained for optimization of the combustion process in internal combustion engines. The internal combustion engine is modeled with a plurality of model parameters (1 to 5) for this purpose. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7276203 | Process for producing hollow comprising fiber-reinforced ceramic materials A process for producing hollow bodies comprising fiber-reinforced ceramic materials, in which a green body comprising compressible cores and a mouldable composition comprising binders and fiber material which is pressed with compression of the core is produced, the ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261846 | Fiber-reinforced ceramic brake linings A ceramic brake lining which is reinforced with carbon fibers and has a matrix which consists essentially of silicon carbide together with silicon and/or carbon, wherein the reinforcing fibers used are long fibers having a mean length of at least 10 mm which are ali... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7241238 | Device for controlling contact pressure in a continuously variable transmission The invention relates to a device for controlling the contact pressure of a transmission element of a continuously variable transmission, especially the traction element of a flexible drive for motor vehicles. The inventive device is provided with at least two lever... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238308 | Process for the infiltration of porous carbon composites A process form producing ceramic composites comprising metal carbides, which comprises the steps production of a porous carbon-containing intermediate body, infiltration of the intermediate body with the melt of a carbon-forming metal, reaction of at least part of t... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7210284 | Method for the control of the supplied air/fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine In a method for the control of the supplied air/fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine (1) with a catalytic converter (5) which is located in the exhaust gas line (2) with an integrated oxygen reservoir (6), it is suggested that the ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7185486 | Method for the post-treatment of exhaust gases by subsequent injection of fuel in a diesel-type internal combustion engine provided with a pre-catalyst and a particulate filter A process is proposed for exhaust gas aftertreatment by afterinjection of fuel in a diesel internal combustion engine with a precatalyst and a particulate filter, in which process the afterinjection NE is performed as a function of the temperature in the area of the... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7165593 | Device for optimizing bead seating The invention relates to a device for optimizing bead seating (1). According to the invention, a displaceable contact wheel is used to create a tread contact surface (26) between a motor vehicle wheel to be optimized (16) and said contact wheel ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7127881 | Method for operating a nitrogen oxide storage-type catalytic converter of an internal combustion engine, particularly of a motor vehicle The invention relates to a process for operating a nitrogen oxide storage-type catalytic converter of an internal combustion engine, particularly of a motor vehicle, in which the nitrogen oxides which have been produced by the internal combustion engine are stored i... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7100363 | Method for operating an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle The invention relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, with a first operating range as the lean operating range, to discharge the nitrogen oxide storage catalyst by means of an engine control device... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096860 | Charge cooling circuit for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with a turbo-supercharger In a charge-air cooling circuit for a multicylinder internal-combustion engine 1 with a turbo-supercharger 2, downstream from the turbo-supercharger 2 the charge air fed to two separate charge-air coolers 6, 6′, whereby the first charge... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7091809 | Sealing of an ignition coil The winding (3) of an ignition coil device (1) is to be better sealed in order to afford it more protection from fouling, moisture, and reagents of all kinds. Provision is accordingly made such that there is introduced between a winding element (2 | 08/15/2006 |
| 7040466 | Brake disc The invention relates to a brake disc for a disc brake, in particular in motor vehicles. Said brake disc comprises a friction ring (12) and a pot-shaped supporting part (14), the friction ring consisting of several ring segments (18), which adjo... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7024898 | Method for hydroforming a hollow profile A process as claimed for the invention for internal high-pressure reshaping of a hollow section (12) in a reshaping tool, a fluid being introduced under high pressure P1 into a hollow section and this section having a transitional area with differe... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6942246 | Passenger protection device in a motor vehicle with an airbag module The invention relates to a passenger protection device on the steering wheel (2) of a motor vehicle, comprising a steering wheel airbag module which is arranged behind the cap (1) of the hub of a steering wheel, containing at least one steering wheel a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6941911 | Adjustable valve control device for an internal combustion engine An adjustable valve control device for an internal combustion engine with a drive shaft, with a camshaft 1 rotated by the drive shaft, and with at least one valve actuated by the camshaft 1 with a specific timing. The valve control device modifies the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6902345 | Ball joint The invention relates to a ball joint (10), particularly for chassis parts of motor vehicles, comprising a joint housing (12), at least one bearing seat (14) and one pivot pin (18) with a joint ball (16), which is mounted inside th... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6900554 | Circuit configuration for control of the current consumption of one or more heavy current consumption devices in a motor vehicle In order to prevent discharge of the battery (3) of a motor vehicle during operation of heavy current consumption devices, a circuit configuration is to be prepared which comprises essentially a rotary current generator (1), a vehicle battery (3... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6881238 | Housing for receiving an air filter element In a housing for receiving an air filter element 1 with a housing bottom 2 and a housing top 3, the air filter element 1 within the housing can be positioned between the first carrier element 8 which is located on the housing botto... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6823666 | PROCESS FOR HEATING A SOOT FILTER IN AN EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, PARTICULARLY A DIESEL ENGINE, WITH AT LEAST ONE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND A SOOT FILTER MOUNTED DOWNSTREAM FROM THE ENGINE FOR ACCUMULATION OF THE SOOT A process for heating a carbon filter in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine, in particular a diesel engine, with at least one catalytic converter and a carbon filter mounted downstream from the catalytic converter in the direction of flow for acc... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6769320 | Multifunctional operating device This invention relates to a multifunctional operating device (12), especially for mounting into a vehicle, with a rotary switch (16) for selecting functions that can be represented within a display field (40) and on a monitor unit (38). T... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6766645 | Configuration of at least two exhaust gas turbochargers This invention relates to configuration of at least two exhaust gas turbochargers on an internal combustion engine with a plurality of cylinders, in particular in a motor vehicle, in which the two turbine housings are connected to the exhaust gas system of the inter... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6722334 | Method and device for automatic starting of a diesel engine The invention relates to a method and a device for automatic starting of a diesel engine, actuation of the ignition key (1) initiating preheating (2) and turnover of the engine by the starter (3) and fuel injection (4) being triggered at ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6722125 | Method for operating an internal combustion engine In a process for operation of an internal combustion engine having a NOx storage catalytic converter, after desulfuration is required the mode of operation of the internal combustion engine is changed to λ1 | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719359 | Motor vehicle with an under body The invention relates to a motor vehicle with underbody and wheels mounted in wheelhouses which are guided on wheel guide elements coupled to the body, functional elements being mounted in the area of wheel dishes opening inward, and with wheel spoilers mounted on t... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715456 | Variable valve control comprising a sliding-block part and a free travel The invention relates to a variable valve train for reciprocating engines, in particular internal combustion engines comprising at least one cam of a camshaft that is rotatably mounted in the cylinder head. Said cam actuates a lift valve using a pulley assembly whic... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6710712 | Deformation components and documentation system for deformable components for use in a motor vehicle The invention relates to a deformable component (1) for use in a motor vehicle, a deformable component having as an integral component at least one passive, inductive identification element (2) which performs a read-only function. The invention also re... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6571764 | Direct injection internal combustion engine In a direct injection internal combustion engine having per cylinder at least two intake valves 1 mounted side by side, at least one exhaust valve 2, a more or less coaxial ignition device 3, an injection valve 4, and a piston 5 with combustion chamber tr... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6533705 | Shifting device for the gearbox of a motor vehicle A shifting device is disclosed for automatic transmissions of motor vehicles with a selector lever, which is pivotable around at least one axis and by which the gears defined by the transmission of the motor vehicle can be selected. A shift position of th... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6458451 | Flat composite body, especially a motor vehicle body element A flat composite body with an asymmetric laminar structure generally consisting of a first layer of material, a foam core intermediate layer and a decorative second layer of non-metallic material, wherein a fleece with an epoxy binder is placed between th... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6447011 | Safety belt arrangement for motor vehicles A safety belt assembly for a motor vehicle includes a seat belt tightener for tightening the seat belt upon the deformation of the vehicle chassis. Sensors are located within the chassis that determine when the anchor points of the seat belts move relativ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6385843 | Self-penetrating fastening system The self-penetrating fastening device proposed consists of a rivet (3), acted on by a punch (13), and a die (15), the rivet consisting of a head (4) and a shank (6) with a central cavity (8) whose open end partly penetrates a metal sheet (1) in which it i... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6378490 | Direct injection internal combustion engine The invention relates to an internal combustion engine with direct fuel injection comprising at least two adjacent inlet valves (1) per cylinder, a number of outlet valves (2), an essentially coaxial spark plug (3), an injection valve (4) and a piston (5,... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6321581 | Process for increasing the wall thickness in hollow sections The invention relates to a process for producing a region of greater wall thickness in a longitudinal hollow section (1) which, to this end, is subjected to a radial and axial pressure and plastically deformed thereby. The hollow section (1) is secured in... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6320654 | Method for the automatic recognition of surface defects in body shells and device for carrying out said method In a vehicle production process, a system for detecting selected surface defects of a vehicle body prior to painting generally consisting of a conveyor operative for advancing a plurality of such vehicle bodies along a line of travel; an array of devices ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 5971460 | Stress-bearing structure of a motor-vehicle body made with hollow-section beams The invention concerns a stress-bearing structure of a motor-vehicle body made with hollow section beams, having at least at one structural member junction point (1) at which a first hollow section beam (2) is joined with a second hollow section beam (3) ... | 10/26/1999 |
