Abstract: A deformable insertion fastening arrangement for insertion into a planar ply structure and for retention thereon by subsequent deformation, including a retention component having a passthrough opening passing through it along a passthrough axis and having a fastening configuration for fastening a further component thereonto; the retention component having at least two portions that are radially displaceable relative to the notional passthrough axis that passes centrally through the passthrough opening, the retention component, when considered in its undeformed initial state, is embodied segmentedly in a circumferential direction around the passthrough axis; at least two segments, constituting the radially displaceable portions, being connected to one another by at least one connecting configuration deformable in a circumferential direction; at least one segment being displaceable in a radial direction away from the passthrough axis against a shape inertia force of the at least one connecting configuration, ac

Abstract: A motor vehicle body encompasses a surface-coated bodyshell having an underbody carrying portion and a underbody that is embodied separately from the bodyshell and is fixedly joined to the underbody carrying portion, the underbody having a planar, multiply curved underbody structure component encompassing fiber-reinforced plastic, as well as at least one underbody member, joined to the underbody structure component, having a member material different from the structural material of the underbody structure component; a support projection, on which the underbody member is braced and to which the underbody member is fixedly joined by adhesive bonding, protruding toward the vehicle interior from the underbody carrying portion; the vehicle body encompasses at least one securing structure component that is embodied separately both from the bodyshell and from the underbody and encompasses at least two limbs arranged at an angle to one another, which component is joined to the bodyshell and/or to the underbody member

Abstract: A motor vehicle body encompasses a surface-coated bodyshell having an underbody carrying portion and a underbody that is embodied separately from the bodyshell and is fixedly joined to the underbody carrying portion, the underbody having a planar, multiply curved underbody structure component encompassing fiber-reinforced plastic, as well as at least one underbody member, joined to the underbody structure component, having a member material different from the structural material of the underbody structure component; a support projection, on which the underbody member is braced and to which the underbody member is fixedly joined by adhesive bonding, protruding toward the vehicle interior from the underbody carrying portion; the vehicle body encompasses at least one securing structure component that is embodied separately both from the bodyshell and from the underbody and encompasses at least two limbs arranged at an angle to one another, which component is joined to the bodyshell and/or to the underbody member

Abstract: A deformable insertion fastening arrangement for insertion into a planar ply structure and for retention thereon by subsequent deformation, including a retention component having a passthrough opening passing through it along a passthrough axis and having a fastening configuration for fastening a further component thereonto; the retention component having at least two portions that are radially displaceable relative to the notional passthrough axis that passes centrally through the passthrough opening, the retention component, when considered in its undeformed initial state, is embodied segmentedly in a circumferential direction around the passthrough axis; at least two segments, constituting the radially displaceable portions, being connected to one another by at least one connecting configuration deformable in a circumferential direction; at least one segment being displaceable in a radial direction away from the passthrough axis against a shape inertia force of the at least one connecting configuration, ac

Abstract: An intake manifold is provided for inducting combustion air for a compressor of a gas turbine. The intake manifold includes a plurality of walls that delimit against the environment. Devices are provided for controllable change of the mechanical rigidity of the walls to reduce noise which is generated or is emitted in an air intake region during operation of the gas turbine. A gas turbine is also provided and includes an air intake to which air to be compressed is fed via an intake manifold. The intake manifold having a plurality of walls that delimit against the environment. Devices are provided to controllably change a mechanical rigidity of the walls to reduce noise which is generated or emitted in an air intake region during operation of the gas turbine.

Abstract: An intake manifold is provided for inducting combustion air for a compressor of a gas turbine. The intake manifold includes a plurality of walls that delimit against the environment. Devices are provided for controllable change of the mechanical rigidity of the walls to reduce noise which is generated or is emitted in an air intake region during operation of the gas turbine. A gas turbine is also provided and includes an air intake to which air to be compressed is fed via an intake manifold. The intake manifold having a plurality of walls that delimit against the environment. Devices are provided to controllably change a mechanical rigidity of the walls to reduce noise which is generated or emitted in an air intake region during operation of the gas turbine.

Abstract: Apparatus for damping vibration in a motor vehicle includes a vibration damper module having a hollow-cylindrical housing, which has opposite ends closed by force-transmitting end closures, and a control unit for detecting interfering vibration and generating a control signal in response to the detection of the interfering vibration. An actuator assembly is secured to an inside wall surface of the housing and rendered operative in response to the generation of the control signal for causing the vibration damper module to introduce into the motor vehicle a counter vibration to suppress the interfering vibration. The actuator assembly includes at least three actuators distributed in the housing in spaced-apart relationship on a pitch circle and having a length extension which is aligned in parallel relationship to a length extension of the housing.

Abstract: A side panel for a motor vehicle includes a bottom sill member, a roof panel portion, and a plurality of pillars extending between the sill member and the roof panel portion. The sill member forms with the pillars and the roof panel portion a single-piece structure from a sheet metal blank made of high-strength steel and has at least one region which is partly hardened and subject to increased load in the event of a crash of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle includes upper steering-column portion, a lower steering-column portion, and a damping body for coupling the upper and lower steering-column portions, with piezoelectric elements being integrated in the damping body. These piezoelectric elements are part of an active system for vibration damping and are provided for compensating vibrations in length direction of the steering column and torsional vibrations in rotational direction of the steering wheel. The active system further includes piezoelectric elements in an attachment zone between the A-pillars and the support beam for compensating vibrations in length direction of the support beam and perpendicular thereto. Thus, the active system for vibration damping thus provides a vibration control in all three directions in space as well as control of torsional vibration.

Abstract: A dashboard support for a motor vehicle includes a support beam extending between A pillars of a vehicle body. Interacting with the support beam is an active arrangement for implementing a vibration damping. The active arrangement includes a gyroscopic oscillator unit which is arranged in an attachment zone of the steering column to the support beam and has an electric motor provided with at least one eccentric mass and constructed for spatial positioning within the gyroscopic oscillator.

Abstract: A convertible includes a folding top having side beams, which are articulated to one another, and a roof structure, which is connected to the side beams and made at least partially of high-strength hot-formed steel material. Hereby the roof structure may include a roof member which is made of high strength hot formed steel material, or the roof structure may include a roof member and a reinforcement member which is made of high strength hot formed steel material and extends between the side beams, for support of the roof member.

Abstract: A dashboard support for a motor vehicle includes a support beam extending between windshield pillars of a motor vehicle body; and an active arrangement for implementing a vibration damping. The active arrangement includes a single-mass oscillator which is arranged on the support beam in an attachment area of a steering column and has a housing in which a mass body is spatially movable and resiliently suspended. The mass body can be caused to vibrate by actuators in the form of piezo elements.

Abstract: A convertible includes a top having a foldable support structure made of metal sections articulated with one another. The metal sections are hot-formed and at least partially heat treated.

Abstract: A side panel for a motor vehicle includes a bottom sill member, a roof panel portion, and a plurality of pillars extending between the sill member and the roof panel portion. The sill member forms with the pillars and the roof panel portion a single-piece structure from a sheet metal blank made of high-strength steel and has at least one region which is partly hardened and subject to increased load in the event of a crash of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle includes a steering column having a steering-column portion constructed as hollow profile, and an active system for vibration damping. The active system includes plural piezoelectric elements which are disposed in offset relationship about a reference circle inside on the steering-column portion and constructed for clocked operation as sensor to detect the presence of interfering vibrations, when operating in sensor mode, and as actuator to introduce into the system a mechanical force as counter vibration or compensation vibration, when operating in actuator mode.

Abstract: Apparatus for damping vibration in a motor vehicle includes a vibration damper module having a hollow-cylindrical housing, which has opposite ends closed by force-transmitting end closures, and a control unit for detecting interfering vibration and generating a control signal in response to the detection of the interfering vibration. An actuator assembly is secured to an inside wall surface of the housing and rendered operative in response to the generation of the control signal for causing the vibration damper module to introduce into the motor vehicle a counter vibration to suppress the interfering vibration. The actuator assembly includes at least three actuators distributed in the housing in spaced-apart relationship on a pitch circle and having a length extension which is aligned in parallel relationship to a length extension of the housing.

Abstract: A dashboard support for a motor vehicle includes a support beam extending between A pillars of a vehicle body. Interacting with the support beam is an active arrangement for implementing a vibration damping. The active arrangement includes a gyroscopic oscillator unit which is arranged in an attachment zone of the steering column to the support beam and has an electric motor provided with at least one eccentric mass and constructed for spatial positioning within the gyroscopic oscillator.

Abstract: A dashboard support for a motor vehicle includes a support beam extending between windshield pillars of a motor vehicle body; and an active arrangement for implementing a vibration damping. The active arrangement includes a single-mass oscillator which is arranged on the support beam in an attachment area of a steering column and has a housing in which a mass body is spatially movable and resiliently suspended. The mass body can be caused to vibrate by actuators in the form of piezo elements.

Abstract: A convertible includes a folding top having side beams, which are articulated to one another, and a roof structure, which is connected to the side beams and made at least partially of high-strength hot-formed steel material. Hereby the roof structure may include a roof member which is made of high strength hot formed steel material, or the roof structure may include a roof member and a reinforcement member which is made of high strength hot formed steel material and extends between the side beams, for support of the roof member.

Abstract: A convertible includes a top having a foldable support structure made of metal sections articulated with one another. The metal sections are hot-formed and at least partially heat treated.