Abstract: A connecting element for producing a structural connection between a first structural part and a second structural part by a foamable material, the connecting element includes a plug-in part and at least two chambers separated from one another in a fluid-tight manner by a partition, the at least two chambers each accommodating a reactant; a plug-in delimiting part mechanically connected to the plug-in part and configured to delimit displacement of the plug-in part in the plug-in direction; and a break-open mechanism configured to damage the partition, as a result of a break-open force supplied to the break-open mechanism, such that the fluid-tight manner between the at least two chambers is canceled, wherein reactants are selected such that mixing thereof causes a foaming reaction, which extends radially outward beyond the circumferential surface of the plug-in part.

Abstract: A method for the additive manufacturing of a composite component in which a fluid matrix material by way of an additive manufacture is introduced successively into a manufacturing device with the formation of an additively manufactured component. A reinforcing element is at least partly introduced into the fluid matrix material and/or arranged on the fluid matrix material.

Abstract: A vehicle seat having an adaptable lateral support and method of adapting lateral support are provided. The seat has a seat frame on which a seat cushion and/or a backrest cushion and at least one actuator is retained, wherein the seat cushion and/or the backrest cushion has at least one laterally arranged, resiliently deformable side wall cushion for the lateral support of a person sitting on the vehicle seat and the actuator is operationally connected to the side wall cushion and configured to apply a deformation force for the resilient deformation of the side wall cushion. The vehicle seat has a cable element which connects the side wall cushion to the actuator in a force-transmitting manner so that the actuator introduces the deformation force by tensioning the cable element directly from the cable element into the side wall cushion to deform the side wall cushion to change the lateral support.

Abstract: A method for producing a cast aluminum component having at least one reinforcing element arranged therein includes producing a core by placing at least one reinforcing element in a first mold and at least partially overmolding the at least one reinforcing element with a foam material. In the alternative, or in addition to, a core is produced by surrounding an inner element composed of a foam material by at least one reinforcing element. The method includes placing the core in a second mold and pouring liquid aluminum into the second mold and overcasting the core such that the liquid aluminum at least partially surrounds the core and the foam material is at least partially removed during the overcasting.

Abstract: A wiper unit for an automobile windshield wiper system has at least one wiper arm connectable to a wiper drive of the windshield wiper system and at least one wiper blade supported by the wiper arm. In order to provide a lightweight wiper unit that can be produced cost-effectively and offers greater design freedom, at least one fiber-reinforced nonmetallic strip is arranged on the outside of the wiper arm and/or the wiper blade. That nonmetallic strip extends over at least half the length of the wiper arm or wiper blade, is connected to the wiper arm or the wiper blade in a substance-bonded manner, and is arranged at least in part on a side of the wiper arm or wiper blade which is arranged facing or facing away from an automobile windshield which is to be wiped.

Abstract: A vehicle component (1) includes at least one dimensionally stable component base body (2) and at least one plastic layer (3) which is connected to at least one subregion of the component base body (2) in a materially bonded and areal manner and forms a surface portion of the component (1). In order to provide a component (1) which can be produced in a rapid and cost-effective manner and which has at least one customizable surface portion, the plastic layer (3) comprises a proportion of a thermally activatable foaming agent which is configured in such a way that a temperature for producing the plastic layer (3) is lower than a temperature for activating the foaming agent.

Abstract: A system for production of a thermoplastic injection molding material granulate has at least one production unit for the production of a fiber reinforced plastic granulate from a thermoplastic granulate and natural fibers. to the system has at least one heat-treatment unit for the treatment of the fiber-reinforced plastic granulate providing heat such that an outer layer of each heated granulate grain of the fiber-reinforced plastic granulate is at least partially converted to a liquid physical state. The system has at least one applicator unit for applying a chemical foaming agent powder to at least some portions of each heated granulate grain, where the heat treatment unit is equipped to carry out the heat treatment such that a temperature of the molten outer layer of the respective granulate grain is below a reaction temperature of the foaming agent.

Abstract: An antifreeze cartridge includes a container containing an antifreeze agent, and a sealing film on the container. A connecting structure is configured and intended to be connected by force fit or form fit to a complementary receiver of an antifreeze inlet of a motor vehicle. The container has a handling portion which is configured and intended to allow the manual connection of the connecting structure to the complementary receiver of the antifreeze inlet. The sealing film is configured and intended to be perforated by a hollow perforation element of the antifreeze inlet so that the antifreeze agent contained in the container can be supplied to a frost-protection system of the motor vehicle through the hollow perforation element. A motor vehicle has an antifreeze inlet wherein the antifreeze inlet is accessible from the outside of an engine bay of the motor vehicle without opening a hood of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping at least two components which are to be joined together includes a first carrier structure, a second carrier structure which is connectable to the first carrier structure by a connector, and at least one positioning device which is provided on the first or the second carrier structure in order to position the components to be joined together at a defined position with reference to the first or the second carrier structure. A method for designing a clamping device for clamping at least two components to be joined together includes steps for designing these various elements.

Abstract: A tailgate for a motor vehicle includes a metallic main body and at least one fiber-reinforced tape disposed on and/or in the metallic main body. The at least one fiber-reinforced tape has reinforcement fibers embedded in a matrix material composed at least in part of a metallic material. The tailgate can include at least one additional component that is at least in part embedded in the main body. The at least one additional component can have at least one connection portion and a loop of the fiber-reinforced tape can be guided around the at least one connection portion.

Abstract: A tailgate, for a motor vehicle, has a main body made from an injection-molded fiber-reinforced plastics material, and at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material tape that is disposed on the main body. In order for a tailgate having improved load transmission and load distribution properties to be provided, the tailgate has at least one additional component which is at least partially embedded in the main body and which has at least one connection portion around which a loop of the fiber-reinforced plastics material tape is guided.

Abstract: A docking station to be fastened in a motor vehicle is provided to receive a stroller, such as for example a baby carriage. A stroller, which is compatible with the docking station, is additionally provided. The docking station includes an electrical connection, and the stroller is able to be connected, via the electrical connection, to an on-board power supply of the motor vehicle. The docking station is configured to provide the motor vehicle with information about a mounting status and/or docking status.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a tensioning arm. In one example, the tensioning arm comprises a plurality of carbon fibers with electrically conductive fibers arranged therein configured to supply current to a pair of bushings arranged distally to one another to heat lubricant arranged proximally thereto in response to a temperature of the tensioning arm being less than or equal to a threshold temperature.

Abstract: This document relates to a vehicle component with a mounting element to which a functional component can be attached. The mounting element has a reception region and a connection region. The reception region is formed to attach the functional component, while the connection region is attached via a fiber band to the vehicle component. The fiber band may be connected to the vehicle component by overmolding, the reception region being at least partially excluded from this overmolding.

Abstract: An injection mold includes a first mold half with a first mold surface and a second mold half with a second mold surface. The first and second mold surfaces together delimit a cavity when the injection mold is closed. An electrically conductive reinforcing element is arranged on at least one of the first and second mold surfaces and is configured for an electrical voltage to be applied such that the electrically conductive reinforcing element increases in temperature and a viscosity of an injection-molding compound flowing past the electrically conductive reinforcing element decreases. A method for producing injection-mold components using the injection mold includes applying an electrical voltage to the electrically conductive reinforcing element and thereby increasing its temperature such that the viscosity of the injection-molding compound flowing past the electrically conductive reinforcing element decreases as it flows and fills the cavity.

Abstract: A disclosed component for a motor vehicle includes a component main body, with at least one reinforcing element integrated in a component matrix of the component main body. At least one reinforcing element may be fastened to the component main body. A disclosed component for a motor vehicle has a high component stability, is able to be manufactured with relatively low production costs and enables integration of functional components. The component includes the reinforcing element as a band with a plastics matrix and embedded unidirectionally oriented continuous fibers. A method for manufacturing such a component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable transport container includes at least one base panel and at least four side panels which are connected to one another with pivotable connections in order to enable a movement of the transport container at least between an open use position and a closed storage position. The at least one base panel and the four side panels are composed primarily of plastic. A plurality of reinforcing elements comprising plastic film are provided which are connected in a firmly bonded manner at least in sections contiguously near to the surface either to the base panel or to one of the four side panels. A transport container holder system of a vehicle includes at least one such portable transport container and a trunk floor and/or a backseat bench of the vehicle, in which at least one open cavity for accommodating one of the portable transport containers is provided for each of the portable transport containers.

Abstract: A tailgate for a motor vehicle includes a metallic main body and at least one fiber-reinforced tape disposed on and/or in the metallic main body. The at least one fiber-reinforced tape has reinforcement fibers embedded in a matrix material composed at least in part of a metallic material. The tailgate can include at least one additional component that is at least in part embedded in the main body. The at least one additional component can have at least one connection portion and a loop of the fiber-reinforced tape can be guided around the at least one connection portion.

Abstract: A tailgate, for a motor vehicle, has a main body made from an injection-molded fiber-reinforced plastics material, and at least one fiber-reinforced plastics material tape that is disposed on the main body. In order for a tailgate having improved load transmission and load distribution properties to be provided, the tailgate has at least one additional component which is at least partially embedded in the main body and which has at least one connection portion around which a loop of the fiber-reinforced plastics material tape is guided.

Abstract: A wiper unit for an automobile windshield wiper system has at least one wiper arm connectable to a wiper drive of the windshield wiper system and at least one wiper blade supported by the wiper arm. In order to provide a lightweight wiper unit that can be produced cost-effectively and offers greater design freedom, at least one fiber-reinforced nonmetallic strip is arranged on the outside of the wiper arm and/or the wiper blade. That nonmetallic strip extends over at least half the length of the wiper arm or wiper blade, is connected to the wiper arm or the wiper blade in a substance-bonded manner, and is arranged at least in part on a side of the wiper arm or wiper blade which is arranged facing or facing away from an automobile windshield which is to be wiped.