Abstract: In a fuel supply system with a main tank (1), with a splash pot (4), with a pump (7) fed from the splash pot and with connecting lines (5, 18) for the pump, according to the invention the latter is arranged in the main tank (1) outside the splash pot (4) and is connected to the latter via at least one suction line (5) integrally formed fixedly onto an inner wall (3) of the main tank. It is particularly advantageous if that portion of the forward-run line (18) which is to be connected to the pump is also integrally formed fixedly onto the inner wall, because the pump can then be fluidically connected very simply and quickly by being plugged on. As a further option, the electric connection (24-27) of the pump can also be made in one operation with the fluidic contacting.

Abstract: In a sensor (1), firstly two sections (3, 12) of a steering shaft (4) are connected by means of a torsion rod (10) which bears a measuring cell (9). For the purpose of protection against overloading, the sensor (1) has a rotary angle limiter (7) which is formed by parting lines (5, 6) which run in the manner of a step longitudinally and transversely, in the housing (2), which is initially connected to the sections (3, 12) and the torsion rod (10). By this means, the torsion rod (10) can be rotated to a limited extent with respect to the housing (2) of the sensor (1), the rotary angle difference being determined by the width of the longitudinally extending parting line (5). As a result, the rotary angle limiter (7) is largely independent of dimensional deviations during installation and, even at low rotary angle differences, permits the exact determination of the rotary forces applied.

Abstract: In a method for navigational assistance to a vehicle driver who is issued instructions which are derived from a comparison of a route, prescribed by route reference points, and respectively determined positions of the vehicle, the route reference points and connections between the route reference points of at least a portion of the prescribed route are represented diagrammatically.

Abstract: A device for supplying an internal combustion engine (1) of a motor vehicle with fuel has a return line (4) which is passed into a fuel tank (2) and has a wall made of a material of high thermal conductivity. The return line (4) is arranged within a ventilation duct (5). Cooling air is conveyed through the ventilation duct (5) to the return line (4). This is a simple means of limiting the maximum temperature of the fuel in the fuel tank (2).

Abstract: The invention concerns a navigation-assistance method and a device for a vehicle driver, to which instructions obtained by comparing the itinerary predetermined by course-guiding points with every established position of the vehicle are given. The information to be passed on to the driver concerning deviations from the predetermined itinerary are controlled continuously or almost continuously by comparing the deviation variables from the predetermined itinerary with the variables obtained regarding the established positions of the vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in passenger inflatable air-bag safety systems for preventing activation of an activator inflator from causing premature activation of any inflator not yet activated by system programming. The apparatus includes structure for isolating the pressure releasing construction from shock waves created when an inflator is activated and takes the form of mechanical barriers that isolate each inflator release structure from exposure to shock waves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of extracting water from the ambient air by condensation of air moisture, characterized in that a heat-insulating partition is cooled on one side and heated on the other side by external supply of energy, creating a natural convective air draft on the heated side of the partition, the convective air draft being channelled substantially like a chimney draft and used to recover part of the energy while water is extracted on the cooled side by condensation of air moisture. The invention further relates to an apparatus for carrying out said method. The object underlying the invention is to ensure an appropriate afflux of air and a high degree of efficiency by optimum exploitation of energy.

Abstract: A press plate for decorative laminate production has an aluminum alloy core plate exhibiting a 0.2% compressive yield stress of not less than about 180 MPa at 140.degree. C., an aluminum cladding layer integrally bonded to opposing surfaces of the core plate, and a layer of aluminum oxide formed on the aluminous cladding which is substantially free of grain line effects.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing stopping compounds, in particular such as can be used for motor vehicle repair lacquering, in which in a first stage at least 90 wt.-% of the solvents required and 80 to 100 wt.-% of the binding agents required are dispersed together with such a proportion of the pigments and/or extenders as is required in order to ensure that the mixture can be dispersed in a high-speed agitator mill, as well as optionally together with the required additives in a high-speed agitator mill, in particular a bead mill or sand mill, whereupon the dispersed material produced is, in a second stage, mixed with the remaining amounts of pigment and/or extender as well as optionally the remaining amounts of binding agent and solvent and dispersed in a dissolver to the required fineness.

Abstract: A locking and release mechanism for securing a loading/unloading buoy to a vessel. The buoy is of a type to be introduced into a submerged downwardly open receiving space in the vessel and to be fastened in a releasable manner in the receiving space. The locking and release mechanism includes hydraulically actuated locking elements mounted about horizontal axes at the sides of the receiving space to pivot between the locking and releasing positions. The buoy has a peripheral collar with downwardly facing abutment edge for engagement with the locking elements in the locking position thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a building block in the shape of a right-angles isosceles triangular prism. the block has male hinge elements on one edge and female hinge elements on another edge such that two blocks can not only be hingedly attached but also joined at both respective hinge; element carrying edges to form a cube. Male and female face connection elements are provided to allow face to face connection.

Abstract: Process for multilayer-lacquering of a substrate in which the outermost layer is prepared by use of a lacquer containing one or several cationic binding agents. It is possible to apply top coat and clear lacquer films based on cationic binding agents.

Abstract: A process for producing a gravel-impact-resistant multicoat lacquer finish by cathodic electrodeposition of a primer on an electrically conductive substrate, subsequent application of a primer surfacer coat of an aqueous paste filler that contains one or several water-dilutable binders that are curable at temperatures up to 180.degree. C., with subsequent application of one or several base coats and finishing coats. To produce the primer surfacer coat, an aqueous paste filler is used that contains 0.1-20 wt % polyamide powder, polyacrylonitrile powder or mixtures thereof with particle diameters in the range 0.1-100 .mu.m, wherein the high-solid value of the aqueous paste filler is not less than 75 wt %.

Abstract: An improved belt supporting and guiding apparatus enabling belt travel in other than a linear path wherein there is a base frame and a second frame mounted on the base frame; the second frame has center, left and right portions with surfaces which together define a belt support surface delimiting a concavity that is shaped other than as a constant arc of a circle so that rotation of the second frame on mounting rollers is about an instant center whose spatial location changes constantly.

Abstract: A binder, neutralizable with bases, for producing siccativated aqueous coating agents, based on a polydiene resin partially crosslinked with bis(2-oxazoline), with an acid number of 50 to 100, that is obtainable by anhydrous reaction ofA. 40 to 80 wt % of one or several polydiene oils with a weight-average molecular weight of 300 to 5000,B. 5 to 25 wt % of one or several .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids,C. 1 to 10 wt % of one or several bis(2-oxazoline)s andD. 0 to 20 wt % of one or several physically curing resins and/or ethylenically unsaturated monomers,transfer into an aqueous medium and reaction withE. 1 to 40 wt % of one or several ethylenically unsaturated monomers in presence of an oil-soluble, free-radical-forming polymerization initiator and optionally a polymerization regulator,wherein each of the above percentages by weight relates to the sum of components A, B, C, D, and E. A process for production of the binder and its use in aqueous coating agents.

Abstract: A wheel chocking system for restraining road vehicles being transported on a vehicle support surface of a transport vehicle is disclosed. The support surface has a grating disposed in at least a wheel support area where one or more road vehicles are positioned. The grating is formed by a grid of rods to which is secured chock members at desired positions relative to the position of the wheels of the road vehicle positioned over the wheel support area. Each chock has a base with disengageable attachment members in a lower engaging surface thereof to immovably secure the chock to the grating. The chock has an angled face plate which is positioned relative to an outer tread surface of a tire of a wheel to restrain movement thereof. Load transmitting members transfer a load applied to the face plate onto the base member and into the grating secured to the support surface.

Abstract: A system for producing an optical gain. The system includes an optical fiber having a core and a cladding, the core being doped with Pr.sup.3+ ; and a source producing light to energize the Pr.sup.3+ to the .sup.1 G.sub.4 state and produce an optical gain by a .sup.1 G.sub.4 -.sup.3 H.sub.5 transition at a wavelength in the range of 1.25 to 1.34 microns. The system also includes a method of making and a method of using the same.

Abstract: A wheel chocking system for restraining road vehicles being transported on a vehicle support surface of a transport vehicle is disclosed. The support surface has a grating disposed in at least a wheel support area where one or more road vehicles are positioned. The grating is formed by a grid of rods to which is secured chock members at desired positions relative to the position of the wheels of the road vehicle positioned over the wheel support area. Each chock has a base with disengageable attachment members in a lower engaging surface thereof to immovably secure the chock to the grating. The chock has an angled face plate which is positioned relative to an outer tread surface of a tire of a wheel to restrain movement thereof. Load transmitting members transfer a load applied to the face plate onto the base member and into the grating secured to the support surface.

Abstract: A system for producing an optical gain, the system including a host having a light conducting path doped with thulium, holmium, and at least one rare earth selected from the group consisting of europium and terbium in respective amounts sufficient to produce an optical gain by energizing the thulium to a .sup.3 H.sub.4 state to produce an optical gain by a .sup.3 H.sub.4 -.sup.3 F.sub.4 transition, producing a 1.47 .mu.m wavelength output. There is subsequent energy transfer from the .sup.3 F.sub.4 state of the thulium to a .sup.5 I.sub.7 state of the holmium, and energy transfer from the .sup.5 I.sub.7 state to the rare earth selected from the group consisting of europium and terbium. The system can include oscillator, amplifier, and superluminescence source configurations. A method for making and a method for using the system are included.