Abstract: The invention relates to a trapping protector (1) including a hollow profile (12) for a power-operated closing device, more particularly for a motor vehicle sunroof. The hollow profile (12) is provided at at least one of its ends (14) with an appendage (21) of less thickness than the hollow profile (12). Due to the ends (14); 15) of the hollow profile (12) overlapping a trapping protector on all sides is achieved.

Abstract: A trapping protector (1) for disposition about an opening in a vehicle body such as a sun roof includes a hollow profile (12) for a power-operated closing device (14) for closing the opening. Terminals (16) are provided at one end of the hollow profile (12) and a function-checking arrangement (28) is provided at the other end of the hollow profile (12). The two ends (23, 24) are brought close together and are axially aligned along a longitudinal centerline and the function-checking arrangement (28) as well as the terminals (16) are arranged laterally offset from the longitudinal centerline (13) of the hollow profile (12) to thus achieve a trapping protector function along substantially the entire periphery of the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to device (50) for guiding and sealing a moveable window (10), especially a side window of a motor vehicle. The device (50) includes at least one guide rail (15, 16) which comprises an inner space for guiding lateral edges (11, 12) of the window (10) and has sealing elements for sealing the window (10). The device comprises at least one driving means (17, 18, 19; 20, 21, 22) for moving the window (10) and which interacts with the guide rail (15, 16).

Abstract: An elastomeric web cap (15) for securing to a web (14) of a frameless door (10), more particularly a motor vehicle door (10). The web cap (15) is secured to the web (14) by at least one anchoring element (24; 31; 41) arranged in the middle of the web cap (15) to thus make for a reliable anchoring of the web cap (15) whilst achieving an enhanced overall visual appeal.

Abstract: Weatherseal includes two contact elements at a base portion or a domed profile portion that are coextruded electrically conductive profile portions separated by insulating profile portions, the contact elements being oriented in a longitudinal direction along the hollow profile and protruding into a hollow chamber. The contact elements have electrically conductive contact surface areas arranged at an inner side of the profile portion or at the base portion the contact surface area being coextruded electrically conductive profile portions. Contact of the contact elements and/or the contact surface areas together with the contact elements activates a switching action for controlling a drive assembly of a closing device.

Abstract: An arrangement for simultaneously sealing a door window pane (12) and the roof area (35) on a door of a motor vehicle, having a single-piece profile (A) of elastomer material with a fastening section (1) which slips on to the door flange (10), a sealing section (3) for the door window pane (12) and a sealing element (2) for the area between the upper edge of the door and the roof (35). For the purpose of providing a complete solution for the supply and mounting of this arrangement as a single piece, provision is made, according to the invention, that the entire outer face of the U-shaped fastening section (1), which slips on to a projecting door flange (10), is covered by an aluminium strip (3) which has two webs (16, 17) which project vertically inwards and run parallel to the projecting door flange (10) and clip into two parallel outwardly open slots (18, 19) in the arms (5, 6) of the U-shaped fastening section (1).

Abstract: In a sealing system for sealing the side window panes of a vehicle against the vehicle hood, particularly in cabriolets, by lateral rigid roof frame parts, extending longitudinally, as part of the folding hood rod assembly, for the purpose of equalizing tolerances in sealing the window panes provision is made, according to the invention, that angular window guide profiles capable of vertical, longitudinal and horizontal adjustment and with sealing lips which bear against the window pane and a sealing lip projecting laterally towards the hood, are screwed on to the outer faces of the roof frame parts.

Abstract: With a sealing arrangement for the gap between the rigid cover of a vehicle roof and the roof opening, by which the cover, comprised of a glass panel, is glued on its rim area to an underlying base frame that protrudes at the side, and which is connected between glass panel periphery and roof opening with a gap seal having a protruding edge of the base frame, a simpler assembly with fewer individual components is provided in compliance with the invention's specifications in that the gap seal (3) features a U-shaped clamping area (13), provided with a reinforcement made of an elastomer, having an overlapping lip-shaped protrusion (15) over the edge of the glass panel (2), as well as a sealing lip (17) running around the edge of the glass panel (2) on the side of the clamping area (13), as well as a hollow chamber profile (20) of sponge rubber that is extruded onto the other side, and that the gap seal is secured with its U-shaped clamping area (13) onto a vertically protruding edge (12) of the base frame (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a simple manufacturing process for a rigid cover for a vehicle roof with a peripheral seal along the roof opening, comprised of a glass panel, which is connected with the base frame at the rim area with an underlying and protruding seal, and to which is fastened a peripheral aluminum frame which exhibits a gap seal feature on the exterior side, which is characterized by the glass panel 2 (comprised of two connected panes 6 and 7, the lower 7 of which is larger and protrudes sidewards beyond the upper pane 6), which is enclosed with a gap between the base frame 10 with its vertically protruding rim 11 and the lower pane 7.

Abstract: In a process for manufacturing finite extruded profiles (3) from elastomer material with at least one projecting sealing lip (12) of different contour (32) over the length of the profile, for simple and very accurate manufacture the invention proposes that by means of two needles (10, 11) which act laterally on the sealing lip (12) and whose depth of contact (a) is controlled by a cam disk (5), the specified contour configuration (32) in the corresponding profile area (12) is incised in the form of grooves and the projecting profile section (38) severed after vulcanization (FIG. 1).

Abstract: In order to facilitate manufacture and assembly of a rigid cover for a vehicle roof with a peripheral seal opposite of the roof opening there is provided according to the invention that the gap seal (3) is manufactured from an elastomer and in the shape of a coextruded profile with a profile area (10) comprising the glass panel (2) and the rim (16) of the base frame (15), and has a U-shaped reinforcement (20) on the inside and a profile area on the inside in the shape of a hollow chamber seal (22) made of sponge rubber, which is delivered as one module with the four corners (30-33) flexed into a frame (6) still open on the posterior lateral side; during assembly this module will be laterally attached to the rim of the other module consisting of glass panel (2) and base frame (15), and the open frame ends (7, 8) are glued and screwed together (FIG. 2).

Abstract: Power-operated closing devices, particularly electrically operated windows and sunroofs of motor vehicles, have two electrical conductors being spaced apart from each other for disengaging a switching process of a drive unit when brought into contact. For the purposes of simple manufacture and reliable contact-making, a trapping protector is provided, which includes a flexible hollow profile made of an elastomer or plastic material having a flat base area and a mounted arched profile area enclosing a hollow chamber. The base area and a zenith area of the arched profile area include conductive material and are separated from each other by insulating profile areas.

Abstract: A molded hose branch of rubber includes an assembly formed by slipping completely vulcanized rubber hose lengths with ends onto free ends of a plastic tubing branching piece. The assembly is placed into a mold, and a thermoplastic material, for instance a blended mixture of polypropylene and EPDM, is injection molded around the assembly so as to join the thermoplastic material to the rubber hose lengths. This results in a sleeve around the rubber hose lengths and free parts of the tubing branching piece between the ends of the rubber hose lengths.

Abstract: For easier manufacture and simpler assembly out of fewer individual components there is provided in this process for the manufacture of a rigid cover for a vehicle roof, with a peripheral seal opposite the roof opening and a glass panel glued to a base frame protruding out the side, on which frame is secured a peripheral, approximately T-shaped aluminum frame with a gap seal running between it and the roof opening, that the gap seal (3) be manufactured in the shape of a coextruded profile with an interior, vertically extending profile area (12) of an elastomer, and an exterior hollow chamber profile (13), made of sponge rubber and in the shape of a peripheral piece, which is connected to the exterior side (19) of the vertical leg of the T-shaped aluminum frame (15), after which this finished module is set on the protruding edge area of the other module, comprising glass panel (1) and base frame(10), and both modules are screwed together (FIG. 2 ).

Abstract: A method for producing molded hose branches of rubber and a molded hose branch produced according to the method, includes slipping completely vulcanized rubber hose lengths with ends onto free ends of a plastic tubing branching piece for forming an assembly, placing the assembly into a mold, and injection molding a thermoplastic rubber material in the form of a blended mixture of polypropylene and EPDM around the assembly for joining the thermoplastic material to the rubber hose lengths for forming a sleeve around the rubber hose lengths and free parts of the tubing branching piece between the ends of the rubber hose lengths.

Abstract: A method for producing a sealing profile, such as for a motor vehicle, includes integrally extruding a profile with longitudinal regions, a clamping region of a compact elastomer, a U-shaped slit metal insert, and a sealing region of sponge rubber. The longitudinal regions are prestretched causing permanent stretching of the metal insert prior to bending the profile around narrow radii without creasing. The sealing profile includes a clamping region of a compact elastomer, a U-shaped slit metal insert, and a sealing region of sponge rubber coextruded integrally with the clamping region. The metal insert may be permanently prestretched in segments.

Abstract: A heat transfer liquid in the form of a molten salt mixture includes a mixture of potassium nitrate and lithium nitrate, and added calcium nitrate and/or anhydrous salts if appropriate. This is done in order to achieve a low melting point, a low toxicity and in particular a low viscosity. The heat transfer liquid may be used in the vulcanization of rubber.

Abstract: An assembly of a motor vehicle having a roof, a door, and a window pane includes a box-like frame of the door, and a window guide profile section to be retained on the door frame. The door frame has a top with a longitudinally extending gap formed therein. The window guide profile section has a sealing lip, an inner surface with a rib-like projection thereon, and a U-shaped cross section. The window guide profile section is slipped onto the door frame with the sealing lip protruding laterally toward the window pane and laterally toward the roof, and the projection snapping into the gap.

Abstract: A method for fixing a window guide section with a mounting to a metal frame, especially in the door of a motor vehicle, includes decoupling the metal frame from the mounting of the window guide section with an interposed intermediate system compensating for manufacturing tolerances and assuming the function of the mounting. The metal frame of the motor vehicle door has a rear surface and two outwardly-projecting webs with free ends. The window guide section has recesses of a given shape formed therein. A configuration for fixing the window guide section to the metal frame includes a rigid plastic section surrounding the rear surface of the metal frame. The plastic section extends beyond the free ends of the webs and at least partially surrounds the webs at a given location. The plastic section has laterally-projecting mounting projections with the given shape in the vicinity of the given location being buttoned into the recesses in the window guide section.