Abstract: In a system of wire-bus linked control devices with a reduced bias current requirement, all of the control devices are permanently connected to two bus bars for operational power supply, and the bus bars in turn are connected permanently with the supply poles of an operating current source. One of the control devices is equipped with a standby operating function with prompting readiness, and is continuously active in prompting readiness. Apart from its communications connection with the bus the latter control device has at least one separate signal input through which it can be prompted as well as a control output which, when the normal operating state of this control device is reached (from prompting readiness), can deliver a connect signal. Each of the other control devices has internal control means for controlling its power supply from the two bus bars and a connect control input to which a control signal for activating the internal means can be supplied.

Abstract: In a center console area for a passenger motor vehicle, the compensating wedge is disposed by a bearing arrangement on the assigned holding section of the center console crossmember. Thereby, the compensating wedge can be changed in a forcibly guided manner from a mounting position into an operative position which compensates tolerances between the center console crossmember and the support columns. A stop fixes the compensating wedge in its mounting position, and, in particular, form-lockingly acting fixing devices are assigned to the compensating wedge for securing the compensating wedge in its operative position.

Abstract: A vehicle window has a window pane with a front side and a rear side. A frame is fixedly attached to the rear side of the window pane. The frame includes securing elements. A holder fastens the window pane in a mounting opening of a vehicle. The holder has counter securing elements cooperating with the securing elements of the frame. The holder has a central opening for accommodating the window pane. The counter securing elements point away from the central opening. The holder has a member shielding the counter securing elements from the central opening.

Abstract: In a region between at least two mutually adjacent body parts, an assembly template is connected to the body support structure, which template has at least one adjustment edge against which the adjacent body parts can be aligned. The template is centered on centering pins of vehicle door hinges and the adjustment edge serves to position a fender part with respect to the door.

Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle has a steering spindle section which can be deformed in an energy-converting manner during a crash. On a side acted upon by the impact, the steering spindle is displaceably disposed in an axial slide bearing and is held at the opposite end in an axial fixed bearing. At least one additional slide bearing radially supports the steering spindle on the motor vehicle close to the deformable steering spindle section, on the side acted upon by the impact.

Abstract: A change gear unit has an output shaft which can be engaged into a drive connection with a parallel input shaft. The output shaft can be engaged into the drive connection by at least three gear wheel stages in order to form forward gears. Also, the output shaft can be engaged with a vehicle axle differential gear unit by two gear wheel stages. The differential gear unit has output shafts that are parallel with respect to the central axis of the change gear unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dismountable vehicle panelling, and in particular a system for connecting vehicle body parts and panelling sections which are used as panelling for load-bearing supporting structures of vehicles.

Abstract: Known cross members consisting of an alloy press-drawn section do not permit easy assembly of the passenger airbag module or other bolt-on parts after the cross members have been installed. Accordingly, the press-drawn section of the cross member is provided with at least one groove open at the top in such fashion that a rib or a bar of a bolt-on part can be added from above such that simple pivoting enables a seating surface of the cross member to cooperate with a mounting surface of the bolt-on part in the installed state. Assembly is extremely simple. The cross members are used for the instrument panels of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A change-speed gear unit has an output shaft, connected to a parallel input shaft in two forward gear ratios by a forward-speed gear stage. The output shaft is connected to a differential gear unit in one forward gear ratio by an auxiliary gear stage, and in the other forward gear ratio by a gear stage used as a gear constant.

Abstract: In a turbocharger arrangement for an internal combustion engine including an exhaust gas turbine with an exhaust gas pressure control valve (waste gate) and an operating motor for opening or closing the waste gate, wherein a charger is coupled to the turbine and has a suction side and a discharge side in communication with the engine for supplying charge air thereto and wherein a system control valve is provided which is in communication with the suction side and with the pressure side of the charger and also with the waste gate operating motor for supplying suction air pressure or discharge air pressure to the waste gate operating motor, the system control valve includes means for placing the suction air side of the charger in communication with the charger air discharge side for returning charger discharge air to the suction side of the charger.