Abstract: A device for displaceably holding a glass pane (1) in a sliding rail has at least one fastening part (2) to which a hot-melt adhesive cushion (7) is fitted and which has at least one locking element (10, 11). Furthermore, there is an elongate holding rail (3) which can be brought into engagement with the or each locking element (10, 11). The or each locking element (10, 11) can be moved between a locking position, in which the or each fastening part (2) is connected fixedly to the holding rail (3), and a release position in which the engagement with the holding rail (3) is released and the glass pane (1) can be removed from the holding rail (3). As a result, repair due to wear of the holding rail (3) is less cost-intensive, since the glass pane (1) is connected releasably to the holding rail (3).

Abstract: A heat-activable powder adhesive composition for use in bonding a component to a surface such as glass is disclosed. The composition of the disclosed invention includes at least two polymers, at least one solid di- or poly-isocyanate in powder form, and a catalyst. The two polymers each have a melting point above 40° C. and are selected from the group consisting of di-functional polymers and multi-functional polymers. The preferred method of preparing the composition of the disclosed invention includes first forming three parts, including a first melted part comprising the polymers, a second melted part comprising the polymers and a catalyst, and a third part comprising the isocyanate. Once cooled, each of the first and second parts forms solid blocks which are fragmented and sieved. The three dry parts are then brought together to form the adhesive powder of the disclosed invention. The adhesive powder can be pre-applied to the attachment surface of a component to be bonded.

Abstract: An insert body (10) for a spray nozzle assembly (1) has a fan jet producing section (17) for producing an oscillating, large-area fan jet and a point jet producing section (18) for producing at least one point jet located in the wetting area of the fan jet. It is thereby ensured that even if the fan jet collapses or is pushed aside, the surface is wetted at least by the or each point jet, which are much more forgiving from a fluid dynamics standpoint.

Abstract: An apparatus for setting fastening elements (5) has a feed drive (21), by means of which the connecting elements (5) can be fed to an installation position, and a setting device which has a setting tool and by means of which a fastening element (5) arranged in the installation position can be ejected to come into engagement with a support part. Also present is a drive mechanism, which is provided with a drive motor that has a rotatable drive shaft (13) and is coupled via a transmission arrangement (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) to the feed drive (21) and the setting device (30), and with a control arrangement for setting the direction of rotation of the drive shaft (13). In one direction of rotation of the drive shaft (13), the transmission arrangement (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) couples the drive motor (12) to the feed drive (21), and in the other direction of rotation of the drive shaft (13), it couples the drive motor (12) to the setting device. The apparatus is therefore relatively easy to handle.

Abstract: A device for fastening an add-on part (23) and a support part (24) at a distance from each other has a mounting nut (1) comprising an internal thread (9) of a first direction of thread, a compensating bush (5) comprising an external thread (8) that is adjusted to the internal thread (9), and a fastening screw (26), wherein its screw shaft (25) is configured having an external thread (27) of a second direction of thread opposite of the first direction of thread. The compensating bush (5) is configured having an internal sleeve (13) comprising a head section (15) having an arrangement of reinforcement zones (17) and adaptation zones (18), wherein the reinforcement zones (17) have a larger resistance than the adaptation zones (18) as opposed to an expansion directed radially outward.

Abstract: A lock for releasably locking a movable hatch to a counterpart is equipped with a fitting (1) having a locking assembly (21) and an additional fitting (2) having an additional locking assembly (28) that can be brought into engagement with the locking assembly (21) of the other fitting (1). The fittings (1, 2) are made of plastic and an elastically deformable compensating cushion (7) is present, which is fastened to one fitting (1, 2) and which when the fittings (1, 2) are in the locked position is disposed deformed between the fittings (1, 2) such that it exerts a bias on them (1, 2). The inventive lock is therefore light but strong and compensates tolerances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protection device (1) for a knuckle joint (21) e.g. for the steering and/or suspension of a vehicle, which comprises an annular flange (2) for securing a thermal screen (3) to the knuckle joint, said screen extending lengthwise substantially perpendicular to the flange (2) and widthwise substantially along the, annular periphery of the flange. The screen and the flange are formed as a single part in a metal sheet that is folded in a linking area between the screen and the flange, the screen further including a surface portion in the form of a side tab (6) extending along the annular periphery of the flange, said side tab being separated from the flange by a notch (12) in the metal sheet, in the form of a slot.

Abstract: This clip (10) for holding two parts together comprises means that snap into an opening in the first part and a central housing (26) for receiving and retaining a male portion on the second part by means of catches (28, 29). The clip (10) comprises spring means allowing sideways displacement of the catch (28, 29) so that it occupies either a locked position in which it projects into the central housing (26) to prevent axial movement of the male portion (27), or a position of release of the male portion (27) in which it is withdrawn from the central housing (26). The clip is also provided with means for causing the catches (27, 28) to move to their locked positions automatically by snapping the clip (10) onto the first part.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment fastener that comprises a body (1) extending in an axial direction, with a head (2), a leg (3) and a skirt-shaped flexible collar (4) provided between the head (2) and the leg (3), and an annular sealing washer (5) for sealing the length of a peripheral edge (42) of the collar (4), said sealing washer (5) having a lower surface (57) directed towards the opposite side of the collar (4) having at least one annular bead defining a first sealing line on the lower surface (57) of the washer (5). The sealing washer (5) is adapted to be removably attached onto said peripheral edge (32) of the collar (4), end comprises an upper surface opposite the lower surface (57), which defines an annular shoulder protruding on the side of the collar (4) and on which bears said peripheral edge (42) of the collar (4), said annular shoulder defining another sealing line on the upper surface of the washer (5).

Abstract: An actuating device for a fixing rod (7) that is to be displaced in a longitudinal direction and can be rotated to release a latching connection (9, 10) comprises a coupling slide (4) which can be displaced in a bearing sleeve (2) and which, via a coupling arm (5) fitted pivotably to the bearing sleeve (2), drives a coupling head (6) that is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the fixing rod (7). The fixing rod (7) can thus be rotated by actuating the coupling slide (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an expanding rivet having solid cap pieces (14) on expanding legs (3, 4) as pivot structures each haying a sliding surface (14), and having a contact surface (11) already facing a support plate (1) in a relaxed position of the expanding legs (3, 4). When pre-attaching in a secure manner by inserting a rivet pin (2), only a relatively small pivot motion of the expanding legs (3, 4) is required for attaching a contact part (17) on a support part (16).

Abstract: A turnlock fastener (1) for the connection of two components features a cover plate (4) and a base shaft (5) which is formed on the cover plate (4) and which extends away from the cover plate (4), at which at least two opposing rigid locking stands (10, 11) are positioned at a distance from the cover plate (4) and extend outward from the base shaft (5) in the radial direction. In addition, a fixing arrangement is provided to secure the turnlock fastener (1) to a first component which possesses at least two radial elastic spring limbs (14, 15) which are each arranged between two locking stands (10, 11) and which are connected at one end with the base shaft (5) and which extend away from the base shaft (5) with the other free end in the direction of the cover plate (4). That way, the turnlock fastener (1) can be secured ahead of time within certain relatively large dimensions of insertion openings of different sizes and with relatively large pullout forces.

Abstract: A device for fastening an add-on part to a support part is equipped with a fastening bracket, which has a flat cover plate and, at opposite sides, bracket arms which are attached to the cover plate, and with a bearing part which can be connected to the fastening bracket. The bearing part has a receiving space in which the cover plate of the fastening bracket is mounted so as to be rotatable between a locking position, in which the bracket arms engage behind the support part, and a release position in which the bracket arms are not in engagement with the support part. In this way, an add-on part can be connected to and disconnected again from a support part in an efficient and reliable manner.

Abstract: A body mount included at least one clip, at least one plate and a sleeve. The clip may include a generally cylindrical body having a central aperture therethrough. The clip may further include at least one set of inwardly extending prongs. The clip may further include at least one set of outwardly extending prongs. The sleeve may have opposed openings capable of engaging a first clip and a second clip between their respective plates.

Abstract: A device for covering a recess (4) formed in a covering strip (5) has a flap (3), which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis, and a bearing arrangement for holding the flap (3) in bearing regions on the end side. There are journals (15, 16) with resilient fork limbs (18, 19) on the end side, wherein at least one fork limb (18, 19) is designed with a latching lug (20) on the end side. Furthermore, bearing sleeves (7, 8) are formed which each have a journal-receiving space (9) which extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the flap (3) and into which a journal (15, 16) can be fitted until it engages behind an edge side of the bearing sleeve (7, 8) by way of a latching lug (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding elements (1) in a successive arrangement in the longitudinal direction in holding units (5). The holding units (5) are inseparably connected to edge strips (2, 3) via connecting webs (7). The elements (1) are arranged releasably in the holding elements (5). Thus the device can be reused and can be again equipped with elements (1) after removing the elements (1) from the holding units (5).

Abstract: A device for securing an add-on to a support comprises a back wall (3) and a front wall arrangement (14) which is resilient with respect to the back wall (3) and which, when the device is arranged as intended, comes into engagement with an insertion opening provided in an edge region of the support. The device according to the invention comprises a manipulation structure (15, 16, 21) by which, to release the engagement, the front wall arrangement (14) can be moved toward the back wall (3) with the aid of a tool that is introduced through a tool channel (22).

Abstract: Disclosed is a device comprising a base part (2) and a top part (7) that can be joined to the base part (2) via a releasable locking connection (16). The locking connection (16) is provided with at least one catch (18, 19) that is attached to a locking web (20) and engages with a thrust bearing section (21) in a closed position, and a releasing mechanism which acts upon the locking connection (16) and causes the engagement of the or each catch (18, 19) to be canceled when being actuated. The locking connection (16) is also provided with a flexible pressure latch (11) which is recessed in the top part (7). A latch rib (15), under the effect of which the engagement of the or each catch (18, 19) is canceled, is molded onto the side of the pressure latch (11) facing the or each catch (18, 19), whereby a very simple and safe mechanical structure is obtained, resulting in a relatively low production cost.

Abstract: A crawling (2) for a connector (1) for fluid pipes comprises a female base (4) in which a male end-piece (3) is inserted in a certain axial direction (A) to produce a sealed connection, an elastically deformable C-shaped metal wire spring (5) for immobilizing the end-piece in the base, and a locking sleeve (6) which can move axially around the spring and the base so as to occupy a first axial position (P1) in which the spring can deform radially towards the outside of the base, and a second axial position (P2) prohibiting the radial deformation of the spring. The sleeve has at least one radial interior recess (12A, 12B) into which the spring retracts when it is deformed by the end-piece and when the sleeve occupies said first position. Each recess is offset axially with respect to the spring when the sleeve occupies said second position, preventing the radial deformation of the spring and thereby safeguarding the scaled connection.

Abstract: In a fluid line coupling, there is an electrically heatable heating element (14) in order to heat a fluid flowing in a fluid line cavity (7), said heating element being held with an axial prestress against sealing means (21) by a securing means (22) in a connecting part (8) of a coupling body (1) of the fluid line coupling. As a result, a high degree of tightness is obtained.