Abstract: A load limiter for a controllable air inlet of a motor vehicle and which includes a drive-side driver coupled to an engine of the motor vehicle, an output-side driver configured to relay torque from the engine to closing elements of the controllable air inlet, the output-side drive having contours configured to engage corresponding contours of the drive-side driver, the drive-side driver and the output-side driver being configured for positive interlocking contact with each other and also for axial movement relative to one another in order to disengage the positive interlock; and a bias mechanism configured to pivot the output-side driver when in the disengaged state relative to the drive-side driver.

Abstract: A structural component for a motor vehicle which is mountable in the front or rear region of the vehicle. The structural component is composed of plastic and is manufactured as a moulded part, and which includes in at least partial regions thereof two or more fabric layers which are overmoulded with a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A composite layer for covering an automotive airbag, which includes a carrier layer and a decorative layer which are connected to one another via an adhesive, and a default tear line in a designated area, the default tear line having a material weakening which is implemented at least in sections in the carrier layer and/or the decorative layer, and no adhesive is located between the carrier layer and the decorative layer in at least one section of the default tear line.

Abstract: A covering element for an air inlet opening and/or air outlet opening in a motor vehicle body. A covering element lamella or a design element spans the opening and has a translucent surface in the direction towards the outside of the vehicle at least in a sub-region or the sub-region is designed to be translucent such that light from a light source which lies behind the sub-region and which is arranged in the interior of the lamella or the design element can exit.

Abstract: Attachment part or trim part for vehicles are typically provided with a plurality of fastening points of which several are provided with through-holes for receiving aligning or fastening devices, in particular welded bolts, screws or rivets. Some of the fastening points are additionally designed to be movable in a premounted situation in a latching manner between a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the aligning or fastening devices used, in order to permit thereby an adjustment of the attachment part or trim part relative to the attachment point on a vehicle. In order to achieve the simplest possible design, it is proposed that the positions are predetermined by the internal contour of the through-holes.

Abstract: A window pane fastening for a motor vehicle and which is configured to fasten and/or seal a window pane to the body of the motor vehicle. The window pane fastening includes a first support element attached to the window pane, and a second support element attached to the motor vehicle body. The support element has a first support body with a first support area attached to the window pane and a second support area having a plurality of spaced apart web members extending perpendicular relative to the plane of the window pane and in parallel to one another to define grooves. A flexible component is provided into each of the grooves and the second support element is received into a corresponding one of the grooves to engage a corresponding one of the flexible components.

Abstract: A carrier device for carrying and fixing a housing for at least one of a sensor system, an electronic system, a drive unit or a camera in or on a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A controllable air inlet for controlling airflow to a cooling device of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The air inlet includes a frame, a lateral member and a closure element moveably supported by the frame and the lateral member.

Abstract: A shaped trim part configured to cover an airbag for a motor vehicle, and which includes at least one support which is weakened along an opening line which delimits an opening cover, and a decorative layer composed of leather and arranged on and/or over the support.

Abstract: Provided is a connection module, which is designed as an extension of a fastening rail and is configured for connection to a vehicle bumper covering. The connection module includes a fastening arm which is configured for locking engagement to a flange of the bumper covering.

Abstract: A load limiter for a controllable air inlet of a motor vehicle and which includes a drive-side driver coupled to an engine of the motor vehicle, an output-side driver configured to relay torque from the engine to closing elements of the controllable air inlet, the output-side drive having contours configured to engage corresponding contours of the drive-side driver, the drive-side driver and the output-side driver being configured for positive interlocking contact with each other and also for axial movement relative to one another in order to disengage the positive interlock; and a bias mechanism configured to pivot the output-side driver when in the disengaged state relative to the drive-side driver.

Abstract: A carrier device for carrying and fixing a housing for at least one of a sensor system, an electronic system, a drive unit or a camera in or on a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A controllable air inlet for a motor vehicle for controlling the air to be supplied to a heat exchanger or other cooling device of an internal combustion engine. The air inlet includes a closing element pivotable about an axis and a surface facing in the direction of the airflow to be controlled.

Abstract: Attachment part or trim part for vehicles are typically provided with a plurality of fastening points of which several are provided with through-holes for receiving aligning or fastening devices, in particular welded bolts, screws or rivets. Some of the fastening points are additionally designed to be movable in a premounted situation in a latching manner between a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the aligning or fastening devices used, in order to permit thereby an adjustment of the attachment part or trim part relative to the attachment point on a vehicle. In order to achieve the simplest possible design, it is proposed that the positions are predetermined by the internal contour of the through-holes.

Abstract: A process for treating a surface of an aluminium component and an aluminium component of this kind are described. The process described is characterized in that a silicon oxide layer is applied to the surface of the aluminium component.

Abstract: Provided is a connection module, which is designed as an extension of a fastening rail and is configured for connection to a vehicle bumper covering. The connection module includes a fastening arm which is configured for locking engagement to a flange of the bumper covering.

Abstract: A closeable motor vehicle radiator grill arrangement (1), comprising a radiator grill (2) which comprises at least one through-flow opening (3) for air in the direction of the approach flow (A) and which is provided on the outer side of the radiator grill arrangement. The inventive device also comprises a single pieced connection element structure (5) which is provided on the inner side of the radiator grill arrangement (1) adjacent to the radiator grill (2). The connection element structure can be moved in relation to the radiator grill in order to close the air through-flow opening (3).

Abstract: An outer part of a motor vehicle having an element and a carrier part. The emblem and carrier part are formed in one piece with the carrier part. The carrier part can take many forms such as a vehicle grille or decorative trim. The outer part can be formed using a method of injection molding and can have a variety of surface finishes.

Abstract: A retaining device for a sensor is mounted on a part having an opening, in particular, on an outer part of a motor vehicle. The retaining device includes an endplate attachable to an inner surface of the part and having an opening. The retaining device also includes a housing adjacent to the endplate for receiving at least part of the sensor. An additional member is mounted inside the opening in the endplate and includes a projection projecting outwards from the endplate. The additional member can be brought into engagement with the opening in the part such that the opening in the endplate is centrally aligned with respect to the opening in the part.

Abstract: A method of fixing a first component to a second component. The method includes the step of arranging the first component adjacent the second component. Aligning a tab of the first component for selective engagement with a tongue of the second component. Sliding the first component longitudinally against the second component. Flexing the tongue of the second component by sliding the tab of the first component longitudinally along a conical projection of the second component. Overlapping the tongue and the tab until the conical projection is axially aligned with and matingly received and retained in a conical hole in a direction generally orthogonal to the longitudinal sliding movement thereby selectively fixing the first component to the second component.