Abstract: In the case of the method of, and the apparatus for, processing sheets further to produce multi-leaf printed products, a plurality of sheets (20) are folded around a folding line (30) and are then collated one above the other such that the folding line (30) is located at the top and the folded sheets (20) open in the downward direction. An adhesive (34) is applied to the sheets (20), in the region of the folding line (30), prior to collation.

Abstract: A folding device includes a folding machine with a folding unit, and a prefolding apparatus for prefolding a sheet before it is feeded into the folding unit of the folding machine. The prefolding apparatus includes a sheet stacking apparatus, on which a sheet stack is stored. A perforating or scoring device perforates or creases a sheet fed from the sheet stacking apparatus along a longitudinal center line thereof. A plow folding unit folds the perforated or creased sheet around the longitudinal center line.

Abstract: The folding machine includes at least one pair of knife shafts, the knife shafts (22, 24) of which are, in a working position, mounted parallel to each other between two spaced-apart side walls (18, 20) of the folding machine (10). In order, in parallel with the production process, to be able to prepare knife shafts for a subsequent production process, the knife shafts (22, 24) are mounted in a cassette (28) which can be displaced through a sidewall (20) facing the operator from an inserted position, in which the knife shafts (22, 24) are in their working position, into a pull-out position, in which the knife shafts (22, 24) are outside the folding machine (10).

Abstract: In the method for further processing sheets printed in particular by a digital press for the production of multi-sheet printed products, the printed sheets are folded at least once by at least one folder to form a folded sheet and the folded sheets are collated one above another in a gathering device. The sheets are provided with detection features to be detected by a detection device and the detection device passes on signals corresponding to the detection features to a central control device, which controls at least one folder and/or the gathering device in accordance with the detection features.

Abstract: In the case of the method by which sheets which are printed, in particular, by a digital-printing machine are processed further to produce multi-leaf printed products, the printed sheets are folded at least once to form a folded sheet, and the folded sheets are collated one above the other. The sheets are folded prior to collation such that the folding edge of the folded sheet is located at the top and the folded sheet opens in the downward direction, with the result that the folded sheets can maintain their position prior to collation.

Abstract: In the case of the method of, and the folding machine for, folding a plurality of sheets (50) in a buckle folder (12) with at least a first and a second buckle plate (30, 34, 70), in which a respective first sheet stop (32) and a second sheet stop (36, 72) are provided and between which at least one pair (41) of folding rollers, with folding rollers (40, 42) rotating in opposite directions, is arranged, the sheets (50) are transported one after the other into the first buckle plate (30) until they strike against the corresponding sheet stop (32), in which case they are collected in the first buckle plate (30) to form a group (51) of sheets.

Abstract: In the process for folding a sheet into a folded sheet with a minimum of 16 pages (sides), a first folded sheet (12) with four pages is formed by virtue of the sheet (11) being folded around a folding line (21) running transversely to the feeding transporting direction (30). Continuing in the feeding transporting direction, the second and third folded sheets are formed by virtue of being folded around corresponding lines running along the feeding transporting direction. The third folded sheet (14) can then be deflected through 90° and, thereafter, folded, around its center line (22a, 22b) running longitudinally in relation to the continued-transporting direction (31), into a fourth folded sheet with 32 pages. This process makes it possible to achieve very high sheet-processing speeds.

Abstract: A surface for an object has base structure (10) which can be synthetically produced, a first type of projections (12) and a second type of projections (16). The projections of each respective type lie adjacent to one another. This structural surface provides a self-cleaning surface which is cost-effective to produce and has excellent dirt-resistant properties. The adjacent projections of the first type (12) are in close contact with one another. The projections of the first and second types (12, 16) are located on a common side, facing away from the object. The projections of the second type (16) are arranged on the projections of the first type. The invention also relates to a method for producing the surface and to its use.

Abstract: In the case of the method of setting the folding-nip width of a plurality of pairs of folding rollers which are provided on a folding machine, the two folding rollers (12 to 22) of the pairs of folding rollers are brought into contact with one another. A sheet is then guided through between the two folding rollers (12 to 22) of the pairs of folding rollers, as a result of which at least one of the two folding rollers (12 to 22) moves in relation to the other, with a folding nip being formed in the process, it being the case that, for each pair of folding rollers, a measured value corresponding to the folding-nip width is detected as the sheet is guided through. Finally, the folding-nip widths of the individual pairs of folding rollers are set by adjustment of the at least one moveable folding roller (14 to 22) by means of a drive (42), which is connected kinematically thereto, based on the corresponding measured values which have been detected.

Abstract: A buckle-folding unit for a folding machine has at least one buckle plate (10) including a plurality of plate-bar structures (12) which are spaced apart one beside the other in a single plane, each of the plate-bar structures (12) including two plate bars (14, 16) spaced apart from one another to form a gap (18) therebetween, the gaps (18) being located in a single plane. The plate bars (14, 16) have an inner recess (33) in the side thereof which is directed toward the gap (18). A sheet-stopping device (22), which can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the plate-bar structures (12), is arranged transversely to the plate-bar structures (12) and passes through the gaps (18) of the plate-bar structures (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive closing part, especially for foaming upholstery parts of car seats during production of the latter, comprising adhesive elements (10) arranged on one side for connection to corresponding adhesive elements of another adhesive closing part by forming an adhesive closure and connecting elements on the other side of the adhesive closing part for producing a connection to the corresponding foam material. A reliable and high-strength connection to the foam material is achieved due to the fact that the connecting elements consist of an adhesive medium, especially a fluorine gas, applied at least on the other side of the adhesive closing part.

Abstract: A system for installing floor carpets includes a carpet whose nap side forms the useful surface. An anchor can be fixed to the floor, and has protuberant interlocking elements that interlock with the backside of the carpet opposite the nap side. The backside of the carpet facing the anchor is formed by a material having no loops. A micro-adhesive closure with interlocking elements in the form of fingers with thickenings on their ends is provided as the anchor to interlock with the loopless backside of the carpet.

Abstract: A method for producing an adhesive closing element having a plurality of hook elements formed as a single piece with a support. The hook elements are rod-shaped and have enlargements at their ends. A thermoplastic synthetic material is fed into the gap between two moveable tools in a plastic or liquid state. The tools are driven such that a support is formed in the gap and displaced in a direction of conveyance. The hook elements are formed by forming elements acting on the gap. The hook elements are formed on both sides of tile support by the forming elements that are active on both sides of the gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fixing closure element comprising a plurality of interlocking means which are configured with a support (17) as one piece. According to the inventive method, a thermoplastic material is fed to the slit between a pressure tool (3) and a shaping tool (5). A sieve (11) comprising continuous cavities is used as a shaping element on the shaping tool (5). The interlocking means are formed such that the thermoplastic material is at least partially hardened in the cavities of the sieve (11). A shaping tool which comprises a second shaping element (11), said element interacting with the cavities of the sieve, is used on the side of the sieve (13) facing away from the pressure tool (3). The thermoplastic material is shaped using said second shaping element.

Abstract: A device for displaying information in identification areas of traffic signs, signposts, billboards, license plates, etc. The identification area is provided with a surface having an artificially producible base structure and other structures or itself forms such a surface having a self-cleaning effect. The base structure has or develops a capillary effect in which the quotient of capillary work and adhesion work is greater than 1. The capillaries have a negative rise, that is, liquid is pressed form the capillaries, providing the self-cleaning effect.

Abstract: A method produces adhesive closing parts having adhesive closing elements made of plastic materials. The elements interact with corresponding adhesive closing elements of a second adhesive closing part to form an adhesive closure. The adhesive closing part having the adhesive closing elements is applied, at least in part, with a coating. The thickness of the coating is chosen such that it ensures subsequent formation of an adhesive closure. Adhesive closures with enhanced application possibilities can thus be produced.

Abstract: A method produces an adhesive closing component having a carrier with a plurality of interlocking means on one of its two sides. An adhesive is applied to the opposite side. A silicone-containing separation layer is at least partially applied on the side of the carrier provided with the interlocking means. The interlocking means are formed from stems provided with enlargements on the ends. The silicone-containing separation layer is applied in the cavities of the enlargements in a reinforcing manner. The enlargements form individual interlocking heads. The stems are essentially kept free from the silicone-containing separation layer. An adhesive closing component with adhesive means is improved such that the component can be produced cost-effectively and efficiently. Handling is simplified, and pulling-off characteristics are improved.

Abstract: In an adhering closure element with a carrier strip (10) with meshing parts (12) arranged on it, and with a cover strip (20) covering the carrier strip (10) on the side turned away from the meshing parts (12), which is wider than the carrier strip (10), the two free side edge areas (21) of the cover strip (20) are folded over themselves, in the direction of the carrier strip (10) along a fold line (29), which runs in the longitudinal direction, so that the end edges (31) of the free side edge areas (21) of the cover strip (20) face the longitudinal edges (33) of the carrier strip (10).

Abstract: In a connector, a first connector element, in particular a plug, and a second connector element, in particular a socket or a housing adapter, have a first or second contact insets around the first contact inset of a plug, and a sleeve-shaped latch segment is arranged from which, running along the longitudinal direction of the connector, resilient latch flanges with latch tabs are formed that are appropriate for locking onto a ring-shaped groove formed on the inner side of the second connector element (locking position). The plug includes an outer sleeve-shaped actuation slid, which can be slid back against the spring force along the longitudinal direction of the connector (unlocking position) and is appropriate for actuating one or more unlocking elements, which can be slid along the longitudinal direction of the connector under a section of the latch flanges and are appropriate for supporting the latch flanges (locking position).

Abstract: A fastening system is for a vehicle seat having at least one padded part of a foamed material surrounded by at least one upholstery part. The upholstery part is connected with at least one profiled strip having hooking elements on its periphery. A longitudinal channel is present in the padded part, corresponds in shape to the profiled strip, and has recesses along its longitudinal alignment. The recesses engage the hooking elements. This fastening system can be manufactured at low cost, is comfortable for the passenger and produces no disturbing noises.