Abstract: A device for sealingly linking two end pieces (24) of a fluid line system, comprises a casing part (1) and an inner part (13). The inner part (13) is arranged in a prefabricated arrangement within the casing part (1) in an axially displaceable manner and serves to fixate a sealing unit (21) that is detachably linked with the inner part (13) until an end piece (25) is inserted into the casing part (1) via an introduction area (3) and comes into contact with the inner part (13). When the end piece (25) is inserted, the inner part (13) is axially expelled from the casing part (1), whereby the sealing unit (21) is inhibited in its axial movement by an abutment (12) and remains within the casing part (1). The two end pieces can be sealingly linked while indicating the relative position of the end piece (25) coming into contact with the inner part (13) without requiring a separate handling of the sealing unit (21).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating adhesive surfaces of fixing elements with a hot-melt adhesive, and to a device for carrying out said coating method. Base surfaces (5) of recesses (2) are formed by tappets (6), whereby the lateral walls thereof are displacably guided in the recesses (2). A displaceable container (9) which is used to fill up the adhesive powder in the recesses (2) is arranged next to the recesses (2). The side edges (10) of the container (9) cover a working plate (1). A slit (11) which is used to receive the securing element (4) is arranged on the other side of the recesses (2), said slit being provided with continuous holes (12) for the tappets (6). A pressure stamp (13) provided with a pressure plate (14) which is lowered onto the securing element (4) is arranged over the recesses (2). A heating station (15) which is used to heat the securing element prior to heating the recesses (2) to the desired heating temperature is arranged at a distance from the slits (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding at least two oblong articles, comprising a receiving part (4) and spring elements (8, 9, 12, 15, 22, 23) for fixing the articles. A spring element is configured as a movable locking tongue (15) which on its free end is provided with a receiving section (16) and an articulated element (17). While the first article is introduced, the free end is displaced into the deflected position when the articulated element (17) contacts the first article. When the first article comes to rest on an abutment section (20, 21), the receiving section (16) encloses the first articles to such an extent that the locking tongue (15) and, as a result, the articulated element (17) forming an abutment for the second article, is fixed in the rest position. The inventive device allows to hold articles at a relatively large distance to each other and to repeatedly remove them from and reinsert them into the device.

Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly of a window washing system, especially for a windshield (2), of a vehicle, comprising two closely adjacent spray nozzles (4) that are in particular provided in a common spray nozzle module and are individually adjustable in terms of their spraying direction, is designed to permit optimal window cleaning with the least possible impairment of visibility during the operation of the window washing system, while affording a streamlined design for the window washing system, that is, one in which the window (2) is cluttered with as few individual elements as possible.

Abstract: A device for connecting a carrier part and an add-on piece. The device includes a receiving part (1), an anchoring part (3) and a connecting part (2). The connecting part can be connected to the receiving part (1) and the anchoring part (3). The connecting part (2) is provided with two flange disks (13, 14) that are connected to each other via an interpiece. The receiving part (1) is configured with a plurality of arms (19) that bend away from the direct connecting line between an inner receiving element (21) serving to receive the interpiece, and an outer fixing region. The flange disks (13, 14) clasp, edgewise, a plate-shaped region (16) in which the outer fixing region of the arms (19) is disposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling comprising a receiving part (1) and a fixing part (10), which have a blocking assembly (15, 16, 17). If the insertion part has not been introduced into the receiving part (1) correctly, elements (15, 16, 17) of the blocking assembly that are configured on the receiving part (1) and on the fixing part (10) engage with one another in such a way that the fixing part (10) is prevented from being retracted from the extended position. Arms (11, 12) of the fixing part (10) are configured in such a way that when a retaining ring of the insertion part is positioned in the vicinity of said arms (11, 12), the engagement of the elements (15, 16, 17) of the blocking assembly is released and the fixing part (10) can be displaced into the retracted position to engage behind the retaining ring by means of the retraction section. This permits an efficient mounting operation.

Abstract: A coupling comprising a receiving part (1), a securing part (9) and an insertion part (17) includes blocking elements (6, 13?) whose engagement preventing the securing part (9) from moving from an extended position into a retracted position is released by the axial displacement of latching arms (13) of the securing part (9) of said insertion part (17), such that when the insertion part (17) is properly arranged in a receiving space (16) of the receiving part (1), the securing part (9) can be shifted into the retracted position in which said insertion part (17) is secured. What is achieved in this way is relatively simple modification of the assembly force through design measures, high wear resistance, and simple and operationally reliable manipulation of the inventive coupling with regard to the release of the connection between the receiving part and the insertion part, especially under confined spatial conditions.

Abstract: A device for fixing a housing (1), especially a housing pertaining to a motor vehicle battery, to a carrier plate (3). The device consists of a fixing bracket (4) and a separate fixing element (9). The fixing bracket (4) is fixed or moulded onto a edge of the carrier plate (3) projecting past the housing (1), and comprises a vertical limb (5) which extends at a distance from the housing wall, parallel to the same. The separate fixing element (9) is inserted into the intermediate region between the housing wall and the vertical limb (5) of the fixing bracket (4), and is wedged fast therein. According to the invention, the housing (1) can be fixed to the carrier plate (3) with few, simple movements and without using a tool. All parts of the fixing device can be reused if the housing (1) needs to be replaced. No scrap or other waste elements are accumulated, thus also solving the recycling problem.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line clip, by means of which adjacent supply lines of varying types or other long components can be fixed together or fixed to a support piece. The above comprises a housing piece (1), with retaining recesses (5) embodied therein to match the cross-sections of the lines concerned, clipping arms (6), moulded on both sides of the retaining recess (5), which are inclined towards each other and a securing clip (2) which way be placed over the housing piece (1) with counter recesses (16) embodied thereon which are complementary to the reraining recess of the housing piece (1) and also match the cross sections of the lines. Locking elements (18) are moulded at both ends of the housing piece (1) and the securing clip (2), which clip into each other on placing the securing clip (2) on the housing piece (1).

Abstract: A locking element (10) for a quick connector is provided with a matable element (11) on which are configured means for effecting a snap connection (18, 19) with a receiving element of a quick connector, and an actuating element (15) that is in engagement with the matable element (11) and is mounted in the matable element (11) such that it is displaceable between a released position and a locked position. The actuating element (15) comprises locking means (22, 23, 25, 26) that can be brought into engagement with a retaining ring configured on an insertable element of the quick connector in an arrangement of the locking element (10) wherein it is mated onto a receiving element in the locked position. Secure attachment of the locking element (10) to the quick connector and ease of use are thereby achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clamp for joining an add-on piece (20) to a base (19). Said clamp comprises a base plate (1) and an opposite plate (5) which lies across from the base plate (1), is joined thereto via at least one connecting web (3), and is provided with an engaging arrangement (7, 8) that can be engaged with a fastening part (22). At least one pressing clip (9) is also provided. Said pressing clip (9) rests against the base (19) on the side facing the base plate (1) when the clamp is slid on the base (19). The or each pressing clip (9, 10) is attached to the side of the opposite plate (5) which faces the or each connecting web (3) while an inclined section (13) thereof extends to the base plate (1) such that a relatively great tolerance regarding the thickness of the base (19) is obtained while handling the clamp during mounting and removing is unproblematic.

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: A fixing element of plastic includes a foot part for insertion into an oblong hole of a carrier plate. The foot part includes a head and a shaft. The fixing element can be locked in the oblong hole after the insertion of the head by a quarter turn. The shaft includes a middle strut connected to the head. A shank is formed on each of the two edges of the middle strut at right angles and in opposite directions. A countershank is formed on each of the edges of the middle strut in opposite directions. The shank is elastically bent towards the middle strut during the screwing in of the shaft through the edge of the hole and after a quarter turn returns to its original position. Pressing ramps are formed on two outer ends of the head to prevent a rotation in the opposite direction.

Abstract: The detachable plug coupling operative to connect fluid lines, particularly fuel lines of motor vehicles. The plug coupling includes a tubular insertion part with an encircling retaining rib and a coupling housing having a cylindrical accommodating space for the insertion part. The plug coupling also has an enlarged head part with a separate retaining element, having elastically opening retaining edges. The retaining edges are radially directed into the accommodating space and engage behind the retaining rib after the insertion part has been pushed in. In order to ensure that the retaining rib is correctly snapped in behind the retaining edges after the insertion part has been inserted, an additional locking element is provided, which is guided in a transversally displaceable manner on the housing head between an opening position and a closing position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a covering device for covering a mounting recess in a cover strip of a vehicle roof. Mounting recesses of this type are, for example, provided for fastening the feet of a roof luggage carrier. The covering device is comprised of an insertion part (1), which can be positioned inside the cover strip (3), and of a hinged cover (2), which is mounted in bearing shells (7) in a manner that enables it to pivot about an axis in the longitudinal direction of the strip and which fills the recess (4) when in a closed position. Said hinged cover comprises both bearing journals (6), which are shaped thereon at both ends, as well as detent journals (11), which can be locked in an open and closed position by means of spring elements (12). These spring elements are shaped onto the insertion part (1) and act upon the detent journals (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling comprising a receiving part (1) and a fixing part (10), which have a blocking assembly (15, 16, 17). If the insertion part has not been introduced into the receiving part (1) correctly, elements (15, 16, 17) of the blocking assembly that are configured on the receiving part (1) and on the fixing part (10) engage with one another in such a way that the fixing part (10) is prevented from being retracted from the extended position. Arms (11, 12) of the fixing part (10) are configured in such a way that when a retaining ring of the insertion part is positioned in the vicinity of said arms (11, 12), the engagement of the elements (15, 16, 17) of the blocking assembly is released and the fixing part (10) can be displaced into the retracted position to engage behind the retaining ring by means of the retraction section. This permits an efficient mounting operation.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement comprises a fastening element provided with a fastening portion having a planar outer side surface, and a hot-melt adhesive that can be melted in order to fasten the fastening element to a substrate. The fastening element is provided with a receiving recess that is open in the direction of the planar outer side surface. A retaining structure is provided in the region of the receiving recess. The hot melt adhesive is configured as a compact whose shape is adapted to the retaining structure such that the compact can be connected to the fastening element. The fastening arrangement can thus be prefabricated without incipient melting of the hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: A plug-in device for connecting a support element (27) to an add-on piece (26). The device includes a plug-in element which can be inserted into a recess of the support element (27) and includes at least one laterally projecting bearing section (6, 7) serving to bear externally against the support element (27), and an abutment region (3). An inner element (12) has a threaded region (14) for receiving a screw (31) and at least one counter-element (22, 23). The inner element (12) is received in the plug-in element (1) so as to be axially displaceable. A threaded shank (32) of the screw (31) comes into engagement with the abutment region (3), which forms a stop for the screw (31) in the direction of insertion. The add-on piece (26) can thus be fixed at a distance from the support element (27) to secure the add-on piece to the support element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device to be fastened to a support which is provided with a threaded bolt (23). Said device comprises a screw section (11) that can be screwed onto the threaded bolt (23) and an abutment section (7) on which the screw section (11) rests in a final position. The screw section (11) has a first engagement structure (15). A rotatable drive element (17) comprises a second engagement structure (19) that engages with the first engagement structure (15). The screw section (11) and the drive element (17) can be moved radially towards each other at least before the final position has been reached. The device can therefore be fastened to the support in a specific defined position relative to the support even at tolerances in the positioning of the threaded bolt (23).

Abstract: A fixing clamp for connection of sheets with different expansion properties and is thus installed in a rectangular opening of a support plate. The fixing clamp includes a rectangular baseplate and a threaded sleeve in the center. Transverse webs are bent in the same direction as the threaded sleeve on a front transverse edge. Two clamping legs are bent away from the sleeve, parallel to the baseplate. A further clamping leg is bent upwards on the opposing rear transverse edge in the same direction as the front clamping leg. Spring webs are cut into the baseplate on both sides of the threaded sleeve and bent at an angle in the same direction as the clamping legs. The spring webs are bent with the end regions thereof reaching the baseplate, whereby a separation “A” between the end regions and the transverse webs on the front clamping leg is of such a size that the spring webs extend into the opening when the front clamping legs are situated on the longitudinal edge of the opening.