Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Andreas Hartmann

Jens Vortmeyer

Julian Stratmann

Michael Klank

Bernd Grannemann

Mauro Cesar Zanella

Klaus Haskamp

Oliver Westphal

Christoph Schwinge

A method of steering a vehicle having a front axle steering mechanism and, in particular, a rear axle steering mechanism. It is proposed that interventions are carried out at the rear axle to maintain the vehicle on course, at the same time, interventions are carried out at the front axle steering mechanism to avoid a restoring self-alignment of the front wheels.

Method for steering a vehicle, controller for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle

A mechanical component for a vehicle, having a measurement region with a surface, and at least one force sensor associated with the measurement region for detecting a force to which the component is exposed. The component () has, disposed in the measurement region, a hollow body () with a cavity () in which the at least one force sensor () can be positioned.

Mechanical component having a force sensor

An actuator is provided for a two-part stabilizer, which builds up a spring rate in its opened position. A hydraulic absorbing unit () is arranged on the axle of the switchable coupling unit (). The absorbing unit is connected to one stabilizer part (), on the one hand, and to the other stabilizer part (), on the other hand. The absorbing unit forms at least one pressure chamber () and a suction chamber () and assumes a blocked position in the locked position of the switchable coupling () and counteracts the relative twisting motion between the two stabilizer parts () at a hydraulic spring rate in the opened position of the switchable coupling ().

Actuator for a divided stabilizer of a motor vehicle

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Höltinghausen, Germany

Andreas Hartmann