Abstract: A method produces a support web (10) made of a predefined amount of plastic material by a plurality of molding elements (16, 17) formed in hollow spaces (12) of a mold (5). The plastic material is fed to the mold (5) via at least one extruder nozzle (1) of an extruder apparatus (18). To be able to lower the processing temperature while the plastic material obtains a very good molding behavior into the hollow spaces of a mold, the plastic material is intrinsically provided with at least one additive such that the melt flow index (MFI) of the plastic material remains constant or preferably increases.

Abstract: A surface for an article has an artificially producible base structure (10). The structure (12) has or develops a capillary effect at which the quotient from capillary work (K) and adhesion work (A) is larger 1. The capillary structures and their capillaries have a negative capillary rise such that liquid is forced from the capillaries, allowing for a self-cleaning effect.

Abstract: A method and a device for further processing of sheets to produce multi-page printed products, several initial sheets (19) are each folded into a folded sheet (20) and subsequently collated one on top of the other such that the fold areas lie at the top and the folded sheets (20) open downwardly. A grooved line (30) is formed in each initial sheet (19) before folding, around which grooved line (30) the initial sheet (19) is subsequently folded, the depth and the width of the grooved line (30) being increased, initial sheet (19) by initial sheet (19), by a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A flame-resistant closure includes at least one closing part having at least one two-dimensional backing fabric (14) of warp threads (10) and weft threads (12) and having functional threads (16) on the right side of the backing fabric (14). The functional threads at least partially extend through the backing fabric (14), and form the closing elements (18). The backing fabric (14) is of the non-flame-resistant type. At least some sections of the backing fabric reverse side include a substrate layer (32) with a substantially inflammable medium and/or with an active extinguishing medium. This closure meets even high demands on inflammability.

Abstract: A method for the production of a fixing piece (12, 36) serves for fixing of covering material to cushion pieces for vehicle seats. A profile body (12) is connected to a separately produced sewn tag (36) which at least partly engages in a housing opening (34) in the profile body (12). The profile body (12) and the sewn tag (36), at least in the common jointing positions thereof, are predominantly made of plastic materials. According to the present invention, the known welding and glued connecting applications can be further improved such that the production method can be rapidly carried out with low production costs and without additional materials. A strong connection can be achieved, conforming to more stringent environmental aspects.

Abstract: A closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) includes a plurality of closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302; 302a) such as hooks, mushroom heads or loops, and a flat carrier (3; 103; 203; 303). The closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302; 302a) protrude from at least one surface (4) of the carrier (3; 103; 203; 303). The closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) has a heater (5; 105; 205; 305), at least in certain sections, which converts supplied energy into heat. The invention also relates to an associated production method.

Abstract: A buckle plate device for a folding machine comprises a buckle plate (10) and a sheet stopping means for stopping a sheet (24) running into the buckle plate (10) in the intake direction, wherein the sheet stopping means is formed by a clamping means (26) which clamps the incoming sheet (24) in order to stop it and preferably automatically releases the clamping at the onset of tractive forces of the subsequent rollers. Hereby a buckle plate device is provided which requires little space and makes it possible to fold sheets with comparably low noise development without a mechanical stop in a sheet-edge controlled manner or in a print-image controlled manner at a high sheet transport speed.

Abstract: An adhesive closing part includes a support band (10) provided with hooking elements (12) arranged on the supporting band and a cover band (16) that covers the support band (10) on the side facing away from the hooking elements (12). The cover band is wider than the support band (10) such that free lateral edge zones of the cover band (16) extend beyond the associated longitudinal edges of the support band (10) on both sides. The two free lateral edge zones are folded back in the direction of the rear face of support band (10) to form one respective accommodating space (20), while being interconnected, such that a tubular member (22) is formed at least by parts is formed at least by parts of the cover band (16). This structure results in a reliably functioning sealing option for the hooking elements.

Abstract: A hook and loop connector piece includes a support band (10) with hooking elements (12) arranged on one side and at least one cover strip (20) on an opposite side. The cover strip forms at least one free lateral edge region (21) extending over the corresponding lateral edge (33) of the support band (10). The free lateral edge region (21) of the cover strip (20) may be folded over itself, along a fold line (29) extending in the longitudinal direction. The terminal edge (31) of the free lateral edge region (21) of the cover strip (20) is turned towards the corresponding lateral edge (33) of the support band (10). On the side of the hook and loop connector piece away from the hooking elements (12), a connector (36) for a molded foam is provided. The connector (36) is embodied as a number of projecting separate rods (38) performing the adhesion of the foam without additional projections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of, and an arrangement for, producing a fixing means, for example in the form of a touch-and-close fastener part, comprising: the formation of a carrier structure (10) which is provided with stem-like fixing elements (12) which are connected to one another at least in pairs, via an intermediate element (14), to form a cramp-like, in particular U-shaped, fixing part (16), wherein the stem-like fixing elements (12) engage through the carrier structure (10) and project beyond the same, and the intermediate element (14), which extends between those fixing elements (12), is arranged on the carrier structure (10), and wherein the respective fixing part (16) is introduced as a whole into the carrier structure (10), which, for this purpose, is designed in the form of a cramp-like, in particular U-shaped, moulding prior to introduction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof luggage rack (2) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one roof drip molding (3) provided with a fastening device (5) for the detachable installation on the roof of the motor vehicle. It is provided that the fastening device (5) is a sliding fastening device (6). The invention furthermore relates to a corresponding method for fastening the roof luggage rack (2).

Abstract: A transport shaft for a folding machine includes a shaft body (12), which has an annular cross section, and at least one transport element (14, 16) of annular cross section mounted in a rotationally fixed manner on the shaft body (12). The shaft body (12) is made from carbon-fiber synthetic material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof railing for motor vehicles, comprising at least one rack bar and at least one support element associated with the rack bar, wherein the rack bar and support element are provided as separate components. According to the invention, the rack bar as well as the support element are provided as extruded components. The invention further relates to a corresponding method.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for the surface treatment of roof racks for motor vehicles, the roof racks being composed of aluminum and/or aluminum alloy. Provision is made whereby the surface is polished at least in certain areas to achieve a brilliant finish, and the polished surface is abraded at least in certain areas to achieve a satin-finish surface section. In addition, the invention relates to a corresponding roof rack.

Abstract: A device for mounting any type of seat covers (10) on foam cushion parts (12) of a seat, more particularly a vehicle seat, uses gripping elements (14) which form actuation groups (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) receiving the profiled strips (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) arranged on the seat cover (10). The gripping elements pull the profiled strips (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) into channel-like recesses (44, 46, 48, 50, 52) in the foam cushion part (12) by a positioning device (42). The positioning device allows a relative movement between the foam cushion part (12) and the corresponding gripping element (14) to fix the seat cover (10) to the foam cushion part (12).

Abstract: A method produces a flexible shaped strip (18), made of plastic, for fixing cushion cover (12) to a cushion component (10). The cushion component is formed of a foam material and includes a longitudinal channel (20) for insertion of the shaped strip (18). The shaped strip has, at least partly, a slip preventer to increase the tear resistance form the cushion component (10). The anti-slip component or slip preventer is made of a plastic softer than that used for the shaped strip (18), and is, at least partly, arranged around the outer surface of the shaped strip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a touch-and-close fastener element comprising a multitude of hook means, which are provided with a support as one piece and in the shape of stems with hook heads located at the ends thereof. Each of the hook heads is provided, at least in part, with an addition head part made of an additional material. A fastener system is produced from the respective head part being made from a duroplastic molding compound serving as the additional material. The fastener system can withstand a high temperature and mechanical stresses and lead to improved adhesion values and peel strength values during use.

Abstract: An adhesive closing part includes a support band (10) provided with hooking elements (12) disposed thereupon. A cover band (18) covers the support band (10) on the side facing away from the hooking elements (12), and is wider than the support band (10). Lateral edge zones (20) of the cover band (18) extend beyond the associated longitudinal edges of the support band (10) on both sides. At least one additional cover band is provided whose free lateral edge zones also extend beyond the associated longitudinal edges of the support band (10) such that another sealing system is created in addition to a first sealing system, resulting in an overall improvement of the sealing effect.

Abstract: A method produces adhesive closure parts, where a partial segment of the surface of a support element (10) is provided with adhesive closure elements (3) which stand out from its plane by applying a plastic material that forms adhesive closure elements on the support element (1). The adhesive closure elements (3) are formed without any forming tools, at least in a given area, by depositing the plastic material in successively delivered droplets using an applicator (9).

Abstract: A method forms adhesive closing parts from a plastic material. To produce at least one adhesive closing element (3) without a form tool in at least one partial area, the plastic material is deposited in the form of drops. The drops are successively delivered by at least one application device (9). The locations of the deposition of the drops are selected in a three-dimensional manner in view of the form of the adhesive closing elements (3) to be produced.