Abstract: A method for producing wound hollow profiles having variable curvatures and cross-sections. In this case, a core having at least one curvature or cross-sectional change is moved in a translatory manner relative to a system having at least a first and a second fibre feed which cause the formation of an axial fibre reinforcement and at least one first wound layer.

Abstract: The rearview mirror comprises a mirror glass, which is mounted to a carrier plate. A display unit is disposed behind the mirror glass and the carrier plate, which generates a light beam by means of an illuminant, wherein said light beam is coupled into a light conductor. The light beam is directed outward by means of a reflection free portion of the mirror glass, so that light passing through is directed towards the driver by means of the deflection optics.

Abstract: The rearview mirror comprises a mirror glass, which is mounted to a carrier plate. A display unit is disposed behind the mirror glass and the carrier plate, which generates a light beam by means of an illuminant, wherein said light beam is coupled into a light conductor. The light beam is directed outward by means of a reflection free portion of the mirror glass, so that light passing through is directed towards the driver by means of the deflection optics.

Abstract: There is provided a roller for a printing machine that includes a cylindrically shaped wall with at least partially one layer of a fiber braid and plastics material infiltrated in the fiber braid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit having at least one light source and at least one light guide following the source and at least partially surrounding it, said light guide including at least one light exit surface facing away from the source and at least approximately located centrally, surrounded by at least one externally located light exit surface. In addition, at least one externally located light exit surface comprises a plurality of surface elements adjacent to each other with or without offset. These surface elements are surface regions of curved solids. With the present invention, a compact lighting unit is developed that makes possible a uniformly high yield in a preassigned target region.

Abstract: The rearview mirror comprises a mirror glass, which is mounted to a carrier plate. A display unit is disposed behind the mirror glass and the carrier plate, which generates a light beam by means of an illuminant, wherein said light beam is coupled into a light conductor. The light beam is directed outward by means of a reflection free portion of the mirror glass, so that light passing through is directed towards the driver by means of the deflection optics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light guide for lighting vehicles, preferably motor vehicles. Light rays emitted from the light source of the light guide are reflected off of reflecting surfaces toward a light exit surface. The reflected surfaces are arranged to allow full illumination of the light exit surface.

Abstract: A light assembly disperses light emitted by a light source. The lighting assembly includes a light entry surface for receiving the light emitted by the light source. A direction surface directs the light in a predetermined direction. A stepped region, disposed adjacent the light entry surface receives the light directed by the direction surface and reflects the light. The stepped region includes a plurality of step parts, each defining a light deflection surface, wherein each of the light deflection surfaces is greater in area s step distance between the light deflection surface and the direction surface increases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit with at least one light source and at least one optical waveguide following the light source, said waveguide having at least one light transmitting surface. To this end, the lighting unit has at least one reflector. In addition, at least one light transmitting surface of the optical waveguide faces the reflector. A lighting unit with an optical waveguide which has a large illuminated area and requires only a small space is provided.

Abstract: The invention is a lighting unit that can be manufactured repeatedly with a high precision. This problem is solved with a lighting unit having a light source for emitting light. The lighting unit also includes a fiber optic body that defines an optical axis. The fiber optic body extends about the light source to receive and direct the light emitted by the light source. The fiber optic body includes a lateral surface that defines an interface for reflecting a portion of the light impinging thereon to create reflected light. The fiber optic body also includes an optical lens coaxial with the optical axis, the lateral surface and the fiber optic body for refracting another portion of light to create refracted light in a direction parallel with the reflected light.

Abstract: A light assembly disperses light emitted by a light source. The lighting assembly includes a light entry surface for receiving the light emitted by the light source. A direction surface directs the light in a predetermined direction. A stepped region, disposed adjacent the light entry surface receives the light directed by the direction surface and reflects the light. The stepped region includes a plurality of step parts, each defining a light deflection surface, wherein each of the light deflection surfaces is greater in area s step distance between the light deflection surface and the direction surface increases.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to achieve an optimal illumination provided by a light guide having a structurally simple design. To this end, the reflecting surfaces (13, 14) are offset to one another while extending transversal to the beam direction of the lighting means (8, 11) and, when viewed in the beam direction, they join one another without forming, in essence, any gaps. As a result, no shadows are formed between the individual reflecting surfaces (13, 14) thereby enabling an optimal utilization of light emitted by the lighting means (8, 11). The inventive light guide is provided for lighting motor vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit having at least one light source and at least one light guide following the source and at least partially surrounding it, said light guide including at least one light exit surface facing away from the source and at least approximately located centrally, surrounded by at least one externally located light exit surface. In addition, at least one externally located light exit surface comprises a plurality of surface elements adjacent to each other with or without offset. These surface elements are surface regions of curved solids. With the present invention, a compact lighting unit is developed that makes possible a uniformly high yield in a preassigned target region.

Abstract: The light of luminous units known in prior art is laterally radiated, wherefore LEDs (10 to 13) have to be arranged in an inclined manner on separate sheet metal supports, conductor films, or printed circuit boards. Using such supports and fastening the LEDs (10 to 13) is technically complex and costly. In order to be able to arrange the laterally radiating luminous means (10 to 13) in a simple, low-cost manner without using any additional supports, said luminous means (10 to 13) is provided with a fully reflecting surface (14), on which the beams (S) are reflected towards a reflector (3) that reflects the beams (S) in the direction of a light disk (2). The fully reflecting surface (14) can be arranged according to specific requirements in such a way that the light falls in the desired direction. No additional supports are required. The inventive luminous unit is preferably used in sideview mirrors of motor vehicles but can also be used in all areas of signal technology and illumination engineering.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting unit with at least one light source and at least one optical waveguide following the light source, said waveguide having at least one light transmitting surface. To this end, the lighting unit has at least one reflector. In addition, at least one light transmitting surface of the optical waveguide faces the reflector. A lighting unit with an optical waveguide which has a large illuminated area and requires only a small space is provided.

Abstract: A light for a vehicle. The light includes at least one light source which is permanently connected to a light guide material.

Abstract: A reflector for a light assembly of a motor vehicle has at least one reflector surface for rays emitted by an illumination element positioned at a spacing to the at least one reflector surface. The at least one reflector surface is a surface of revolution whose generatrix is part of a curve and ascends in a direction to the illumination element that is oriented toward the at least one reflector surface. The curve can be a parabola, an ellipse or a free-form curve.

Abstract: A reflector for a light assembly of a motor vehicle has at least one reflector surface for rays emitted by an illumination element positioned at a spacing to the at least one reflector surface. The at least one reflector surface is a surface of revolution whose generatrix is part of a curve and ascends in a direction to the illumination element that is oriented toward the at least one reflector surface. The curve can be a parabola, an ellipse or a free-form curve.

Abstract: A roller shutter slat has hollow sectional slats (1) with a central part (1c), two edge parts (1a) and transverse grooves (1b) arranged therebetween for receiving bearing or adjusting links (3, 4). The edge parts (1a) and the central parts (1c) are spaced apart and interconnected by linking elements (5, 6, 40, 41) inserted into hollow chambers (26) of the hollow sectional slat (1). The cross-section of the linking elements (5, 6, 40, 41) is narrower than the cross-section of the hollow chambers (26) and the linking elements (5, 6, 40, 41) are linked to the hollow sectional slats (1) by tongue-and-groove joints (9, 10; 42, 43). Easy-to-produce grooves (1b) are thus created without weakening the roller shutter slat (1) in the area of the grooves (1b).