Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor for elongate components (12) designed with a head and a shank. The conveyor comprises a feed arrangement (7). The feed arrangement (7) comprises a transfer arrangement (8) with a transfer region (15) in which a component (12) can be positioned. In the transfer region (15), a feed duct (11) having a head guiding duct (13) and a shank guiding duct (14) passes into a conveying duct (16). The transfer arrangement (8) comprises at least one catch unit (17). The catch unit (17) comprises at least one catch element (18). The catch element (18) is arranged opposite the head guiding duct (13) and penetrates at least partially therein. It can be deflected from the head guiding duct (13) against a spring force.

Abstract: A weld-on part made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, such as but not limited to a stud (1), which has a surface which is at least partially provided with a layer (5) which contains a titanium containing material. The stud (1) is treated with a chrome-free passivating solution which imparts corrosion resistance while simultaneously causing a layer (5) of titanium containing material to be formed on at least a portion of the surface of the stud (1). The layer (5) of titanium containing material permits the stud (1) to be satisfactorily welded to a surface, without the occurrence of arc jumping or blowing, in part, by lowering contact resistance during the welding process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple stage method for arc-welding a bolt (3) to a metal structure (1), said bolt (3) having a flange (5) at the end that is to be welded on. The actual welding process is preceded by a cleaning method that is carried out by means of an arc. Said cleaning method consists of two or more stages. It is crucial to control the arc and the distance between the bolt (3) and the structure surface (7) in such a way that only cleaning takes place, without causing premature welding. While during the first cleaning state, only a small surface is cleaned intensively, in the second stage, a larger surface is cleaned due to a greater distance between the bolt (3) and the structure surface (7). Separation through interruption of the arc and maintenance of the bolt (3) in a stationary position at a distance from the structure surface (7) must take place between the first and second cleaning stages.

Abstract: A welding device includes a holder for a weld part (1) adapted to be moved substantially perpendicularly to, and away from, a surface of a workpiece (2) on which the weld part (1) is to be welded. An arc producing system produces an arc between the weld part (1) and the surface of the workpiece (2) with the arc generating a magnetic flux. A field former (3) includes a low-retentivity steel and provides a flux path for the magnetic flux generated by the arc.

Abstract: To provide a method for bonding a plastic clip onto a natural fiber based porous member and a plastic clip for use in the bonding method that the clip can be bonded with a low energy without any of heat affection and any dent on a rear side of the clip, and the excessive molten portions will be handled well. A plastic clip 1 comprises a base 5 having a bonding side including a welding region 6 and a non-welding region 7. The welding region 6 includes a plurality of fusible projections 9 extending to the natural fiber based porous member and a plurality of recesses 10 adjacent the projections for receiving the excessive molten portions of the projections. The non-welding region 7 is formed with a reference level portion 11 to set the welding height of the plastic clip.

Abstract: A side visor fastener (1) comprises a retainer (25) to be fixed to a mounting portion (11) of a frame (3), and a clip for fastening the side visor (1) to a portion of the fastener extending from the retainer (25) to the side visor (1A). The clip includes a receiver clip element (26) to be disposed on the rear side of the side visor (1A), and a pin clip element (27) to be inserted from the front side or outer surface of the side visor (1A) into the receiver clip element (26) through the side visor (1A) so as to engage with the receiver clip element (26). The receiver clip element (26) is integrally connected with the retainer (25) through a thin-walled hinge (29) in a swingable manner in line with an inclination of the side visor (1A) with respect to the frame (3) so that the receiver chip element (26) is served as the portion of the fastener (1) extending from the retainer (25) to support the side visor (1A) through the thin-walled hinge (29).

Abstract: A process and apparatus for welding a metal component to a metal workpiece. The component typically comprises a metal weld region and a threaded connector region and the apparatus includes a weld head comprising a nozzle for holding the weld region of the component adjacent the workpiece. The weld head induces a weld arc between the weld region of the component and the workpiece to create a weld pool of molten material. The weld head subsequently moves the weld region into the weld pool to permanently join the component to the workpiece. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized fluid source and a fluid flow control means for directing the pressurized fluid between the weld head and the component an weld pool so as to deflect any airborne fluid residue of the weld pool away from the connector region of the component.

Abstract: A clip arrangement is described for releasably fastening an object (1) to at least one line (2) with a clamping part (4) which can be snapped onto the line (2) and a retaining part (3) to releasably fasten the object (1) between the retaining part (3) and clamping part (4). This allows valuable and simple fastening of an object to at least one line, high tensile strength being combined with simple releasability of the connection.

Abstract: A holding fastener 1 comprising a shank 3 adapted to be inserted into a mounting hole of an attachment member. The holding fastener having a first holding portion 5 disposed at one end of the shank and adapted to extend radially and outward from the mounting hole of the attachment member to engage and hold one surface of the attachment member, and a second holding portion 6 disposed at the other end of the shank and adapted to engage and hold the other surface of the attachment member. The second holding portion 6 includes a holding piece 9 connected to the shank 3 through a hinge 7 to allow the holding piece to be pivoted or rotated between an insertion position extending along the axis of the shank and a holding position extending orthogonal to the axis of the shank. An insertion tube 15 is provided at the one end of the shank. The insertion tube 15 is adapted to be inserted axially into a hollow portion of the shank from the side of the first holding portion to the side of the second holding portion.

Abstract: A fastening element 30 is fed from a feed track 64 through a feed chamber, formed by interfacing closed channels 132 and 160, to a junction point located in a feed passage 84, formed by two communicating feed openings 86 and 88. An inclined surface 82, located between the feed chamber and the junction point, is inclined downward from the feed chamber to the junction point. A ram 105, located movably in the feed chamber, transfers the fastening element 30 from the feed track 64 to the inclined surface 82, where the fastening element moves down the inclined surface to the junction point. Upon the application of a pressure medium into the feed passage 84, selectively in either of two directions, the fastening element 30 can be directed toward a fastening device 104.

Abstract: A through-hole self-piercing rivet 30 is assembled with two metal plates 50 and 52 to retain the plates together as a workpiece 54. When the rivet 30 is to be removed, a pin, such as a contact pin 56, is attached to the rivet by fusion, or a pin, such as a threaded mandrel 78, is attached threadedly to the rivet. The contact pin 56 or the threaded mandrel 78 is withdrawn from the workpiece 54 to thereby withdraw the attached rivet 30 from the workpiece. Devices 62 and 84 provide facility for effecting the attachment of the contact pin 56 and the threaded mandrel 78, respectively, with the rivet 30, and for the extraction of the rivet from the workpiece 54.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a line holder (1) for vibration-damped retention of lines in a motor vehicle above at least two planes Eu and Eo located one above the other. A sealing clip 3 of the line holder 1 which can be pivoted by a support element 2 allows clamping of the received lines by means of meshing tongues 8, 9 moulded thereon.

Abstract: A separating device for connection to a rotating magazine. The separating device transports rivets (3) via a conveyor duct (6) formed by three limiting faces. The first limiting face is a base plate (5), the second limiting face is a right-hand guide segment (1) and the third limiting face is a left-hand guide segment (2). At least one of the guide segments is designed and arranged to be excited and oscillate to avoid jamming of rivets (3) in the conveyor duct (6).

Abstract: A side visor fastener (1) includes a retainer (25) to be fixed to a mounting portion (11) of a frame (3), and an interconnected receiver clip element (26) and pin clip element (27) with the combination used to fasten a side visor (1) to a door frame (3). The receiver clip element (26) disposed on the rear side of the side visor (1), and a pin clip element (27) to be inserted from the front side of the side visor (1) into the receiver clip element (26) through the side visor (1) so as to engage with the receiver clip element (26). The receiver clip element (26) is hingedly connected with the retainer (25) through a shaft (29) and a bearing (30) in a swingable manner in response to the inclination of the side visor (1) with respect to the frame (3), and the receiver clip element (26) serves as a portion of the fastener (1) and extends from the retainer (25) to support the side visor (1).

Abstract: A connecting fastener 1 in which a first member 2 and a second member 3 are linked so that they can turn relative to one another is provided with (1) a first plate part 5 which is fixed to a fixed member 2; (2) a second plate part 6 which is fixed to a second member 3; and (3) a hinge 7 set in place between the first plate part and the second plate part and supporting both plate parts so that they can turn relative to one another; the first plate part, second plate part and hinge part forming an integral piece as they are made of a synthetic resin. Then, a spring 9 is set in place on the first plate part 5 and the second plate part 6, the spring 9 energizing so that both plate parts are in a non-turning state on either side of the hinge 7.

Abstract: A method as well as an apparatus manufactures a punch riveted joint, wherein at least two layers are pressed by a holding-down device against the die and a rivet, in particular a semitubular rivet, is provided for joining the layers. The holding-down device is connected by a coupling unit to the punch in such a way that during a punch riveting operation a coupling of the holding-down device to the punch may be varied between a substantially rigid coupling state and an uncoupled state.

Abstract: Clip arrangement for fixing a strip, in particular a decorative strip in a vehicle, with a retaining part (1) and a snap-on part (2), wherein the retaining part has a receiving slot (13) with an upper guide (14) and a lower guide (17), into which receiving slot (13) there projects obliquely at least one latching finger (15) having a latching opening (16) at its free end, wherein the snap-on part (2) also has at least one projection (23) with a plurality of latching lugs (24) which can latch with a latching opening (16) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13). Each latching finger (15) is designed and directed in such a way that it can gently yield to the latching lugs (24) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13), but prevents the snap-on part (2) from being withdrawn after the latching lugs (24) have been latched into latching openings (16).

Abstract: A clip 1 includes both a pin 7 having a flange 10 and a shank 11, and a bush 9 having a flange 13 and a shank 14 with the bush 9 having a hollow configuration to receive the shank of the pin 11. The shank of the bush is inserted into holes of a plurality of attachment members to be connected with each other. Then, the shank of the pin is inserted into the hollow shank of the bush to enlarge the diameter of the shank of the bush so as to connect the attachment members each other by the enlarged shank of the bush and the flange of the bush. The shank of the bush 14 includes a plurality of longitudinally extending legs 31 which are divided in the circumferential direction of the shank of the bush. Each of the legs 31 includes a thin wall portion, which extends longitudinally from the root portion of the leg adjacent to the flange of the bush to the intermediate portion 34 of the leg.

Abstract: In a delivery device small parts (15) in the nature of studs, bushes, pins and suchlike are conducted by means of a perpendicularly displaceable strut (6) into a transportation channel (11) from a sloping collection area (1). The strut (6) slides along a retaining and dividing wall (3) and has an upper narrow side 6a which slopes obliquely downwards towards the retaining and dividing wall (3). Owing to the obliquely downwards directed slope of the upper narrow side (6a) the small parts (15) become reliably lodged on the retaining and dividing wall (3) when the strut (6) is located in its lower operating position (FIG. 2). In the upper operating position the small parts (15) slide obliquely downwards over the retaining and dividing wall (3) into the transportation channel (11). A metering plate (7) with projections and gaps, located on the strut (6) in its upper region, determines how many small parts (15) are to be conducted into the transportation channel (11) each time the strut (6) is lifted.