Abstract: Copolymers for use in a digital manufacturing process, in particular support materials for use in a digital manufacturing process comprising such copolymers. More particularly, the invention is directed to a copolymer, a support material based on the the copolymer, the use of the copolymer in a digital manufacturing process, a method for preparing the copolymer and a method for building a 3D-model by using a support material comprising the copolymer.

Abstract: Copolymers for use in a digital manufacturing process, in particular support materials for use in a digital manufacturing process comprising such copolymers. More particularly, the invention is directed to a copolymer, a support material based on the the copolymer, the use of the copolymer in a digital manufacturing process, a method for preparing the copolymer and a method for building a 3D-model by using a support material comprising the copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for three-dimensionally determining the refractive index and, if necessary, the layer thickness of transparent or partially transparent layers in which the layer (1) is irradiated at different angles of incidence (5) with polarised light, and variations in the polarisation of the light are measured and evaluated as the light passes through the layer (1). The method is characterized in that the measurement is carried out through an immersion medium (3) between which the layer (1) is inserted. A highly accurate determination of the refractive index of anisotropic thin layers in all three spatial directions is made possible by this method.

Abstract: An electrical system comprised of at least two control modules as well as at least one power supply module. The present invention improves functional reliability of electrical systems by configuring a power supply module as a smart device and connecting it to at least one of the control modules for the purpose of data exchange and, in case of a malfunction, transforming the control module(s) to one of a stand-alone operating mode and a cut-off state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for three-dimensionally determining the refractive index and, if necessary, the layer thickness of transparent or partially transparent layers in which the layer (1) is irradiated at different angles of incidence (5) with polarised light, and variations in the polarisation of the light are measured and evaluated as the light passes through the layer (1). The method is characterised in that the measurement is carried out through an immersion medium (3) between which the layer (1) is inserted. A highly accurate determination of the refractive index of anisotropic thin layers in all three spatial directions is made possible by this method.

Abstract: A motor vehicle contains a device (1) for controlling the shifting movement of a closure element by means of a shifting drive (5) fixed on the closure element. A transmission element (11) is mounted on a support console (7), which is connected fixedly to the closure element, which transmission element is movable relative to the support console (7), is mounted movably by a bearing region (13, 15) on a body region and is coupled by a coupling region (18), which faces away from the bearing region (13, 15), to the shifting drive (5) in order to transmit mechanical forces.

Abstract: In an angular joint of a window frame of a motor vehicle door, the window frame is formed, at least in one region, from at least one continuously cast aluminum profile. The at least one continuously cast aluminum profile is joined to an angular profile, and it is intended to configure the angular joint simply, in an esthetically pleasing manner, and without disturbing seams. In such an angular joint, the at least one profile to be joined is the support for external paneling, and the external paneling extends in the longitudinal direction of the at least one profile at least into the far corner of the angular profile. The paneling, the profile and the support extending therefrom can be configured as a one-piece, integral part.

Abstract: An electrical system comprised of at least two control modules as well as at least one power supply module. The present invention improves functional reliability of electrical systems by configuring a power supply module as a smart device and connecting it to at least one of the control modules for the purpose of data exchange and, in case of a malfunction, transforming the control module(s) to one of a stand-alone operating mode and a cut-off state.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a lower leg support fastened pivotably to a seat cushion. The lower leg support may be moved in an infinitely variable manner between a stowaway position and a position of use and may be fixed in a freely selectable position. To provide reliability against incorrect operation, the lower leg support includes an overload safeguard which releases the fixation of the lower leg support in the event of overload, thereby allowing it to give way.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a lower-leg support, transferable from a stowed position into a utilization position, and a footrest. To achieve comfortable support with easy operation, the footrest has a footplate that may be folded out and that is located in the stowed position approximately parallel, and in the utilization position approximately perpendicular, to the lower-leg support, and coacts with an energy storage device.

Abstract: A holder (10) for a beverage container, which is provided in the construction of a motor vehicle, is formed with two extensions (14, 16), which are displaceable from a base position in a housing (12) into a use position extended away from the housing (12). One of the two extensions (14) has a champagne glass holder (28), on which a champagne glass is held in a stabile manner with its foot by means of downwardly pivoting holding-down devices (36).

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a lower-leg support, transferable from a stowed position into a utilization position, and a footrest. To achieve comfortable support with easy operation, the footrest has a footplate that may be folded out and that is located in the stowed position approximately parallel, and in the utilization position approximately perpendicular, to the lower-leg support, and coacts with an energy storage device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (10) for a beverage container, which is provided in the construction of a motor vehicle. The invention proposes that the holder (10) is formed with two extensions (14, 16), which are displaceable from a base position in a housing (12) into a use position extended away from the housing (12). One of the two extensions (14) has a champagne glass holder (28), on which a champagne glass is held in a stabile manner with its foot by means of downwardly pivoting holding-down devices (36).

Abstract: A thermoformed contoured three-dimensional laminated structure having improved sound absorbing characteristics and which can be formed with shorter mold cycle times includes a porous thermoformable fibrous batt layer and a rigid foam layer. The laminated articles are suitable for use as decorative sound absorbing panels for automotive applications, and are well suited for use as vehicle headliners.

Abstract: A processor for photographic emulsion carrier is disclosed in which the emulsion carriers are transported sequentially first though a plurality of processing stages and the through a washing unit. A rinse unit is placed between two processing stages. The rinse unit and the washing unit are connected with each other so that the rinse water from the rinse unit reaches the washing unit in a controllable way.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle anti-lock brake unit reduces operator detectable pedal pulsations and vacuum requirements found in prior systems wherein the movable wall (7) of the vacuum brake power booster (1) is movable independently of the input member (4) and that a hydraulic chamber (50) being in active connection with the input member (4) is provided whose link (90) with a pressureless hydraulic fluid reservoir (11) allows to be shut off.

Abstract: A valve arrangement has a housing in which are arranged an electromagnetically actuatable pilot valve controlling a differential pressure and a main valve actuatable by the differential pressure, the closure member of the main valve permitting a connection to be established between an outlet port and, alternatively, a first or a second inlet port. In order to keep the overall length of the valve arrangement as small as possible, the present invention provides a joint axis (29) of the pilot valve (5) and of the electromagnet (6) actuating the pilot valve (5) which is perpendicular to the axis (30) of the main valve (7) in a plane that is radially offset relative to the axis (30). In the inactive position, both compartments (23, 24) are exposed to the higher pneumatic pressure.

Abstract: A vacuum system for use in a vehicle having a brake system including a vacuum servomotor assisted master cylinder is disclosed wherein the vacuum system includes the engine intake pipe connected to the vacuum servomotor and a fuel enrichment device for enrichening the air drawn from the vacuum servomotor during slip control braking. The enrichment device includes the choke of a conventional carburetor and a servomotor for closing the choke during brake slip control. Alternatively fuel is injected into the air intake of the engine during brake slip control.

Abstract: A developer device for electrostatic copiers includes a housing in which toner is circulated. The circulating toner is dropped in free fall at a predetermined location. Underneath that location are two side-by-side lengthwise extending channels into which the falling toner is substantially uniformly distributed. Guide baffles in one channel direct the incoming toner along the channel in one direction, and guide baffles in the other channel direct toner in the opposite direction.