Abstract: A tie comprising a strap (1) having two end portions (1A, 1B) respectively provided with a female portion and a male portion of a fastening system is characterized in that the female portion of the fastening system is an opening (2) in the strap that is bordered by a cleavable region (2A-2C) of the strap. Said tie can be used to create an animal identification band whose diameter can be increased without removing the band from the animal.

Abstract: A tie comprising a strap (1) having two end portions (1A, 1B) respectively provided with a female portion and a male portion of a fastening system is characterized in that the female portion of the fastening system is an opening (2) in the strap that is bordered by a cleavable region (2A-2C) of the strap. Said tie can be used to create an animal identification band whose diameter can be increased without removing the band from the animal.

Abstract: A device (10) for assembling two structural elements comprising a radio frequency tag (30) incorporating an antenna for transmitting data concerning the status of the assembly to an external control unit. It further comprises a metallic element (31) taking up a first position before the structural elements are assembled, and a second position after said assembly. The metallic element (31) interferes in one of said positions with the transmission and/or reception of the antenna of the radio frequency tag (30), and does not interfere with said transmission and/or said reception in the other position.

Abstract: A device for assembling two constructional elements is equipped with an assembly control system (CR) comprising a sensor (26) for measuring a physical assembly control parameter and a radiofrequency label (14) communicating with said measuring sensor (26). The control system (CR) is capable of determining a characteristic curve representative of the change in the physical control parameter during the assembly of the two constructional elements. The radiofrequency label (14) is capable of transmitting a control signal (SC) representative of said characteristic curve to a control unit (31) situated remotely for comparison with a predetermined specific curve.

Abstract: A device to be fixed in a recess (19) configured in a support member (20) comprises an outer part (1) made of a soft material and insertable into the support-member recess (19), an inner part (4) made of a hard elastic material and able to be brought inwardly into engagement with the outer part (1) by means of a retaining arrangement (15), and an insertion part (6) that can be inserted in the inner part (4) from an insertion side (21), is configured to be more rigid than the inner part (4), and when inserted expands both the outer part (1) and the inner part (4). The outer part (1) has a pot-like configuration, with a circumferentially closed outer wall portion (2) and a base portion (3) that seals the outer part (1) at a rear face disposed opposite the insertion side (21) and is peripherally connected to the wall portion (2). The support-member recess is thereby sealed reliably even under relatively extreme external conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing device with a clip base (3) for introduction into a recess. The clip base (3) has a base shaft (4) running from a head piece (1), provided with a number of wings (7, 8), arranged on the peripheral edges of the base shaft (4). The base shaft (4) comprises a number of boundary edges (5, 6), between which a cavity (20) is embodied. The fixing device thus has a relatively light and flexible embodiment.

Abstract: An expansion rivet comprises a holding element (1) provided with a bearing plate (2) and legs (7). An actuating element (11) provided with a head plate (12) and a shank (13) is also present. In a locking position, the head plate (12) abuts the bearing plate (2). The engagement of expansion projections in an active region causes the legs (7) to be splayed outwardly. Attached to the shank (13) is at least one projecting detent lug (17), which is shallowly beveled away from the head plate (12) via a sliding surface (18) and is set at a steep angle confronting the head plate (12) via a reverse detention surface (19).

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling light with an oblong light housing. The above comprises a dished upper piece (1), provided with brackets (5), for mounting at least one fluorescent tube (6), fixings (8) and clamps (9), for the corresponding electrical ballast devices and cables and fixing elements for securing the upper piece (1) to a ceiling board (17) and a transparent lower piece (2), provided with detachable clip elements (12), for connection to the upper piece (1). The upper piece (1) and the lower piece (2) are moulded from hard elastic plastic and pivotably connected to each other along a longitudinal edge by means of a so-called integral hinge (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method for producing connection systems consisting of at least two plastic parts which are functionally movable relative to each other in a rotating manner. According to said method, the inner (1; 15) of the two parts (1, 2; 15, 16) that are rotationally movable relative to each other is first cast or injected from a plastic material in a mold, whereupon the outer (2;16) of the two parts (1, 2; 15, 16) that are rotationally movable relative to each other is cast or injected from a different plastic material over the inner part (1; 15). The inner part (1; 15) or at least one portion thereof is used as a core for the outer part, the two materials which are used for the inner and the outer part not being adhesive or sticking to each other. Such a connection system is provided with a pin part (2) comprising a pin (11), and an anchor part (1) comprising claws (5) that are forced apart by twisting the pin (11), for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling light with an oblong light housing. The above comprises a dished upper piece (1), provided with brackets (5), for mounting at least one fluorescent tube (6), fixings (8) and clamps (9), for the corresponding electrical ballast devices and cables and fixing elements for securing the upper piece (1) to a ceiling board (17) and a transparent lower piece (2), provided with detachable clip elements (12), for connection to the upper piece (1). The upper piece (1) and the lower piece (2) are moulded from hard elastic plastic and pivotably connected to each other along a longitudinal edge by means of a so-called integral hinge (3).

Abstract: A tubular sheathing channel assembly for housing bunched cables. The assembly includes a longitudinally slit sheathing wall of elastic plastic material and includes a pair of projections which are molded on along the slits (2) and which are formed with an L-shaped cross-section, and which are embraced by C-shaped clamp members. Clamp walls (13) of the clamp member (5) are guided on the projections (4) such that they may be moved in a longitudinal direction and are equipped with fastening portions (6) in order to anchor the sheathing wall (1) on a carrier plate (21). The projections (3) preferably are equipped with an interlockable groove and tongue (10) and (11) on the inside walls (9).

Abstract: A tubular sheathing channel assembly for housing bunched cables. The assembly includes a longitudinally slit sheathing wall of elastic plastic material and includes a pair of projections which are molded on along the slits (2) and which are formed with an L-shaped cross-section, and which are embraced by C-shaped clamp members. Clamp walls (13) of the clamp member (5) are guided on the projections (4) such that they may be moved in longitudinal direction and are equipped with fastening portions (6) in order to anchor the sheathing wall (1) on a carrier plate (21). The projections (3) preferably are equipped with interlockable groove and tongue (10) and (11) on the inside walls (9).

Abstract: A metal anchor for mounting screws in thin wall boards made of plasterboard, pressed wood or similar building material includes a body (1) formed from a sheet metal plate and provided with semi circular retention ridges (2) projecting alternately to each side, which are matched in width and pitch to the thread shape of the screw (13) to be tightened such that the retention ridges (2) engage into the latter's thread grooves (19). The entire body (1) is formed of three sections, of which the first section (4), situated on the outer end, bears the retention ridges (2), the second section (5), situated in the middle, has two axially running outer bending ridges (7) and two inner bending ridges (8) which are mutually separated by slits (12) and can be bent off in opposing directions, and the third section (6), situated at the head end, is provided with semi circular guide shells (9) extending in opposed directions for inserting the screw (13.).

Abstract: A holding device for vertically positioning a window pane in the window frame of a motor vehicle, including a retaining part adapted to be secured in a transverse part of the frame, a supporting part moveable with respect to the retaining part and adapted to engage with an edge of the window pane, and a spring acting between the supporting part and the retaining part for urging the supporting part in the direction of the plane of the window pane towards the edge. The retaining part has a pawl pivotally connected to it for movement between a holding position where it engages the supporting part and holds it and the spring in an initial tensioned position and a release position where it is located in a recess in the retaining part and allows the spring to urge the supporting part against the edge of the window pane. The pawl is resiliently biased toward the holding position and located so that it will be pushed into the release position by the window pane as it is being inserted into the window frame.