Abstract: An articulation and/or bearing device (1) with a pivot pin (2) whose head area (3), in the assembled condition, is held in a receiving joint cup (4) and, together with the latter, can move axially relative to an accommodating space that acts as a housing (5), is designed such that in relation to the axial movement of the joint cup (4) within the housing (5), the articulation or bearing device (1) acts as a gas pressure spring and/or damper.

Abstract: An articulation and/or bearing device (1) with a pivot pin (2) whose head area (3), in the assembled condition, is held in a receiving joint cup (4) and, together with the latter, can move axially relative to an accommodating space that acts as a housing (5), is designed such that in relation to the axial movement of the joint cup (4) within the housing (5), the articulation or bearing device (1) acts as a gas pressure spring and/or damper.

Abstract: A pivoting bearing for chassis components of motor vehicles has a tubular joint housing (8), which forms a cylindrical interior space and in which a metallic internal part (1) and an elastomer body (5) are accommodated. The elastomer body (5) is axially pretensioned in the axial longitudinal direction via the intermediary of stop rings (6, 7), which are connected with the elastomer body and cooperate with corresponding projections (10), which project into the interior space of the joint housing (8). At least one of the projections is formed by a spring lock washer (11), which is inserted into a radial depression (12) of the interior space of the joint housing (8) and is in contact with a recess (14). The recess extends circumferentially radially at the outer edge of the stop ring (6) and is engaged by the spring lock washer (11) in the mounted state of the pivoting bearing.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, especially a utility vehicle, with a vehicle chassis (3) as well as with a rear axle arrangement (2) having a rigid axle (1). A Panhard rod (8) for supporting lateral forces or a control arm for supporting longitudinal forces is arranged between the vehicle chassis (3) and the rigid axle (1). The motor vehicle has the Panhard rod (8), which is directly articulated to the vehicle chassis (3) with an axial joint (11) in a pivotingly movable manner or by a control arm. The Panhard rod (8) is articulated to the rigid axle directly with an axial joint (11) in a pivotingly movable manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic spring (1) comprising a roll bellow (3) which is secured to an unrolling tube (7) and which forms a spring space therewith (9). The unrolling tube (7) is connected to a base part (11) by means of a ball joint (13) which comprises a spherical bearing element (15) contained in the bearing shell. The bearing shell (17) can be adjusted in relation to the spherical bearing element (15) by means of a clamping element (25).

Abstract: A steering triangle (1) is provided for the axle suspension of motor vehicles for the articulated connection of a vehicle axle with a vehicle chassis with two control arms (2, 3). The control arms are connected to each other in a joint housing (6) formed by the control arms (2, 3) together for a rubber-metal bearing (11) for fixing the steering triangle (1) on the vehicle axle. The rubber-metal bearing (11) has a pivot axis (12) provided with a spherical surface and an elastomer body (14), which extends around the pivot axis (12) at least in the area of the spherical surface and which is accommodated in a recess (16) located within the joint housing (6), in which steering triangle two pressing rings (17, 18) are arranged within the recess (16) of the joint housing (6) on the axial outer sides of the elastomer body (14). The pressing rings can be moved toward each other by a tensioning device via the intermediary of stop faces (22) of the joint housing (6).

Abstract: A pivoting bearing is presented, preferably for chassis components of motor vehicles, with a tubular joint housing (8), which forms a cylindrical interior space and in which a metallic internal part (1) and an elastomer body (5), which surrounds the internal part (1) and is arranged adheringly thereon, are accommodated. The elastomer body (5) is axially pretensioned in the axial longitudinal direction of the pivoting bearing via the intermediary of stop rings (6, 7), which are connected with the elastomer body in a firmly adhering manner, are designed as bearing shells and cooperate with corresponding projections (10), which project into the interior space of the joint housing (8).

Abstract: An axle rocker for connecting an axle 3 to the vehicle body 2 of a motor vehicle, which has a flange 9 provided at the axle 3, a central joint arranged at the flange 9 and two swivel arms 4 and 8 connected to the central joint, which are pivotably fastened to the vehicle body 2. The central joint has a central joint housing 10 and a central joint inner part 11, which is mounted pivotable in same and which protrudes from the central joint housing 10 at its two ends designed as connection pins on two mutually opposite sides. Furthermore, at least part of the central joint housing 10 is made in one piece with the flange 9, and the swivel arms 4 and 8 are fastened with their ends facing the central joint to the two connection pins of the central joint inner part 11.

Abstract: A steering triangle (1) is provided for the axle suspension of motor vehicles for the articulated connection of a vehicle axle with a vehicle chassis with two control arms (2, 3). The control arms are connected to each other in a joint housing (6) formed by the control arms (2, 3) together for a rubber-metal bearing (11) for fixing the steering triangle (1) on the vehicle axle. The rubber-metal bearing (11) has a pivot axis (12) provided with a spherical surface and an elastomer body (14), which extends around the pivot axis (12) at least in the area of the spherical surface and which is accommodated in a recess (16) located within the joint housing (6), in which steering triangle two pressing rings (17, 18) are arranged within the recess (16) of the joint housing (6) on the axial outer sides of the elastomer body (14). The pressing rings can be moved toward each other by a tensioning device via the intermediary of stop faces (22) of the joint housing (6).

Abstract: An axle rocker for connecting an axle 3 to the vehicle body 2 of a motor vehicle, which has a flange 9 provided at the axle 3, a central joint arranged at the flange 9 and two swivel arms 4 and 8 connected to the central joint, which are pivotably fastened to the vehicle body 2. The central joint has a central joint housing 10 and a central joint inner part 11, which is mounted pivotably in same and which protrudes from the central joint housing 10 at its two ends designed as connection pins on two mutually opposite sides. Furthermore, at least part of the central joint housing 10 is made in one piece with the flange 9, and the swivel arms 4 and 8 are fastened with their ends facing the central joint to the two connection pins of the central joint inner part 11.

Abstract: An axle suspension for rigid axles of vehicles, especially air-cushioned utility vehicles includes a twistable fur-point connecting rod (4) connected above the vehicle axle (3) to the (vehicle axle (3). The twistable four-point connect rod (4) is connected to the vehicle chassis (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) via two said joints (5, 6, 7, 8) each, which are arranged at spaced locations from one another in the longitudial direction of the vehicle. At least one spring assembly unit (19, 20) per vehicle side is located for spring suspension between the vehicle axle (3) and the vehicle chassis (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b). An axle strut (21) for axle guiding, extends approximately in the middle of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connects the vehicle axle (3) to the vehicle chassis (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b) in a vertically movable manner.

Abstract: An axle suspension for rigid axles of vehicles, especially air-cushioned utility vehicles, with: a twistable four-point connecting rod (4), which is connected above the said vehicle axle (3) to the said vehicle axle (3). The twistable four-point connecting rod (4) is connected to the vehicle body (1, 2), on the other hand, via two said joints (5, 6, 7, 8) each, which are arranged at spaced locations from one another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. At least one spring assembly unit (19, 20) per vehicle side is located for springing between the said vehicle axle (3) and the said vehicle body (1, 2). A axle strut (21) for axle guiding, extends approximately in the middle of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and connects the said vehicle axle (3) to the said vehicle body (1, 2) in a vertically movable manner.

Abstract: A ball joint for chassis parts in motor vehicles is described, in which a hinge pin 1 with a spherical part 2 is mounted in a housing 3 by a bearing box 4. The hinge pin is led through an opening 6 out of the housing 3. The housing 3 is sealed by a lid 7, on the opposite side. In this case, the housing is placed in a rigid external bushing 10 with an elastomer sleeve 9 surrounding the housing. Radial surfaces on the housing 3, as well as on the external bushing 10, limit the axial movement of the housing 3 with respect to the external bushing. The radial surfaces of the housing 3 are formed by the two flat sides of a collecting plate 15, which can be firmly connected to the housing 3 first in the assembly of the joint. The collecting plate 15 engages with an axial moving space between arranged radial surfaces of the external bushing 10.

Abstract: In place of using solid DL-methionine for supplementing mixed fodders there are used sodium or potassium methioninate solutions. In comparison to solid methionine they are more easily dosable and can be more easily homogeneously mixed with the remaining components. Employing equimolar amounts they show the same methionine activity as solid methionine.