Abstract: A method for transferring control of a vehicle from automated vehicle control by a control unit to manual vehicle control by a driver by a control lever, wherein the control lever is used at least to accelerate, brake, and steer the vehicle, wherein there is also at least one first display screen for displaying driving information, including at least an actual speed and an actual trajectory of the vehicle and a speed and a trajectory based on the actual position of the control lever, and wherein automated vehicle control is transferred to manual vehicle control when the actual speed of the vehicle corresponds graphically to the speed based on the actual position of the control lever and the actual trajectory of the vehicle corresponds graphically to the trajectory based on the actual position of the control lever on the first display screen.

Abstract: An air vent includes a housing, first and second air ducts, a first vane, and a set of vanes. The air ducts convey respective volumetric flows of air through the housing so that each volumetric flow exits the respective air duct in a different intersecting direction so that the flows of air collide after exiting the air ducts. A vane located along one of the air ducts is moveable to vertically change a perceived air discharge direction. A set of vanes includes at least one vane located in each air duct and is moveable to horizontally change the perceived air discharge direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage compartment, in particular a storage compartment for a vehicle, comprising a cover flap which is connected to a carrier panel such that a storage space can be formed between the carrier panel and the cover flap, wherein the cover flap comprises at least two segments and each of the segments is connected to at least one other of the segments movably about a respective axis, wherein the cover flap is movable, by pivoting the segments, between a stable first position and a stable second position, in which the storage space is enlarged compared to the first position. When the cover flap assumes an instable third position between the first position and the second position, is subjected to a force in the direction of the first position or in the direction of the second position. The application further relates to an assembly which includes the storage compartment.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an air vent for a vehicle, comprising a housing, configured to guide an air flow from an air inlet opening to an air outlet opening substantially along an axial direction, an air guiding element arranged at least partly within the housing such that a first air guiding surface of the air guiding element and the housing define a first air channel for guiding a first partial air flow, a second air guiding surface of the air guiding element and the housing define a second air channel for guiding a second partial air flow. The air guiding element also comprises a manipulator which is configured to pivot the first air guiding surface and the second air guiding surface independently of each other for regulating a ratio between the first partial air flow and the second partial airflow.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a bent component. The present disclosure moreover relates to a shaping tool for manufacturing a bent component. The shaping tool comprises a first tool half, a second tool half and at least one movable cylinder pin. The first tool half of the shaping tool is arranged opposite the second half of the shaping tool. An outer end of the at least one cylinder pin herein points in the direction of the second half of the shaping tool. A holding element for receiving a flat bendable element is assembled on this outer end of the at least one cylinder pin.

Abstract: The application relates to a composite part which comprises a cell core, a connecting layer, a planar glass and optionally a further flexible layer. The cell core is filled with a hardened polymer, such that the composite part can be produced in a one-shot process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control element, which can be arranged on a capacitive surface, for controlling a function of the capacitive surface, comprising a carrier structure, a rotary element rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure, comprising at least one electrically conductive area, at least one electrically conductive contact element arranged on the carrier structure, wherein the contact element comprises a contact area which is arranged at least in some areas on an underside of the control element, so that the contact area, when the control element is arranged on the capacitive surface, is arranged at least partially touching the capacitive surface, wherein the electrically conductive area of the rotary element is in contact with a contact element in at least one rotational position of the rotary element. The rotary element can be moved along the axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air vent, comprising a first air channel, a second air channel, an air regulating flap pivotable around a flap axis for adjusting a ratio between a first airflow through the first air channel and a second airflow through the second air channel, wherein the air regulating flap closes the first air channel in a first position and the air regulating flap closes the second air channel in a second position. A plurality of first vanes are disposed at least partially in the first air channel, wherein each of the first vanes is pivotable around a first vane axis. A plurality of second vanes are disposed at least partially in the second air channel, wherein each of the second vanes is pivotable around a second vane axis. A manipulator can coupled to the first vanes, the second vanes and the air regulating flap such as for adjusting the first vanes, the second vanes and the air regulating flap.

Abstract: An air vent includes a housing, an air guide surface, an air flow adjusting element, and a vane. The air guide surface at least partially defines an air duct configured to convey a volumetric flow of air through the housing so that the volumetric flow of air exits the air duct in a direction that at least partially defines an air discharge direction perceived outside of the air vent. The air flow adjusting element is moveable to vertically change the perceived air discharge direction, and the vane is movable to horizontally change the perceived air discharge direction. The vane is not visible to a user of the air vent when the air vent is viewed from an air outlet end of the housing.

Abstract: An outlet device for ventilating a vehicle interior is provided. The outlet device includes a housing with an inner housing surface, a first air-guide surface for a first partial volume flow, and a second air-guide surface for a second partial volume flow. The second air-guide surface lies contrary to the first air-guide surface and a rudder, which is disposed in the housing, and can be rotated around a rudder adjustment axis.

Abstract: An air vent comprising a housing extending between an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening, such that the housing has a first wall segment and a second wall segment; an air guiding element, arranged at least partially inside the housing thereby creating a first partial airflow channel and a second partial airflow channel between the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening; an airflow regulating element for regulating the airflow through the partial air flow channels, which airflow regulating element is arranged at the side of the air guiding element that is facing the air inlet opening; wherein the airflow regulating element forms an extension of the air guiding element in the direction of the air inlet opening and wherein the airflow regulating element is pivotable around an axis that lies behind the center of the airflow regulating element when viewed in the direction from the air outlet opening to the air inlet opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a vehicle interior trim part with at least one functional and/or decorative element. The functional and/or decorative element can be additively manufactured from a thermoplastic material and include a structured surface. The present disclosure further relates to a tool including a depositing unit and a receiving device with a receiving surface which is curved or at least partly structured.

Abstract: A private audio system for a 3d like sound experience for a vehicle passenger comprising: at least one acoustic sound emitter configured to transmit sound from an audio source in an audio frequency; at least one ultrasonic speaker configured to transmit an audio beam from an audio source, wherein the audio beam is orientable relative to the passenger; a passenger monitoring unit configured to track a location of a passenger's head; a signal processor configured to detect the location of the passenger's ears and to control the orientation of the ultrasound audio beam based on information provided by the passenger monitoring unit.

Abstract: A process for producing an interior trim part (1) with a decorative layer situated on a first side (S1) thereof and forming a decorative pattern (M) for the interior of a motor vehicle, the process comprising the following steps: (a) formation of at least one cutout configuration (R), defined by a predetermined decorative pattern (M), in a protective layer (120) situated on a first side (S1), which is situated on a first surface (110a) of the shell-shaped base body (110) made of a metallic material, (b) deposition of sinterable decorative material on the first side (S1) in such a way that the decorative material, as an intermediate layer (150), covers at least the area in which the cutout configuration (R) defined by the decorative pattern (M) is formed in the protective layer (120), (c) laser-sintering of the intermediate layer (150) inside the at least one cutout configuration defined by the decorative pattern (M), (d) removal of the sinterable decorative material that is situated outside the at least one

Abstract: An outlet device for ventilation of a vehicle interior has a housing which extends between an air inlet orifice and an air outlet orifice and a pivot bearing device mounted on the housing, wherein the pivot bearing device provides a rotational axis. The outlet device further comprises a rotatable displacement body, a first vane which extends in a direction across the rotational axis, a second vane which extends in a direction across the rotational axis and contrary to the extension of the first vane, a rudder, and an adjustment device. The adjustment device permits pivoting of the rudder around an axis that is parallel to the direction of extension of the first and second vanes.

Abstract: A laminating device and method for laminating a decor layer onto a carrier part includes a lower tool with a support region for receiving the carrier part, an upper tool including a pressing surface for exerting a pressing pressure onto the decor layer which is arranged between an upper side of the carrier part and the pressing surface, and at least one movable slider for edge-folding an overhang of the decor layer around an edge of the carrier part by way of pressing the slider against the overhang of the decor layer. A distance between the lower tool and the pressing surface can be enlarged or reduced. The lower tool includes a first membrane, wherein the arrangement of the first membrane and the slider to one another is such that the first membrane is movable onto the slider, for pressing the slider against the overhang of the decor layer.

Abstract: A molding tool and method for producing an interior trim part. A cavity is embodied between a first element and a second element, and a slide is displaceably connected to the first element. A decorative layer is arranged on the first element and a backing is arranged on the second element. A foamable mixture is added to the hollow area between the backing and a reverse side of the decorative layer, such that a foam layer fills the hollow area. A distance between the first element and the second element is increased to enlarge the hollow area. During this process, the slide is pressed against a side facing away from the reverse side of the decorative layer, such that the hollow area is sealed with the reverse side of the decorative layer pressed against a lateral surface of the backing and/or against a lateral surface of the second element.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for fabricating a vehicle interior trim part. The proposed method comprises the step of providing a glass panel with a backside and a first and a second region. In a further step, a first stiffener is attached to the first region of the glass panel. Thereby, a stiffened region of the glass panel is formed. The method further comprises the step of bending the second region of the glass panel by cold forming so that a bent region of the glass panel is formed in a region adjacent to the stiffened region. The method further comprises the step of holding the glass panel in shape using a means of fixation.

Abstract: This document relates to a molding tool for forming and back-injecting a bendable sheet including a mold that includes a first mold half and a second mold half. The first half is arranged opposite the second half forming a cavity for receiving the bendable sheet and a melt. Further, the mold includes at least one pin for holding the bendable sheet and the pin is retractable in response to a force exerted on the pin by a pressure of the injected melt during back injection.

Abstract: A tooling device for making a plastic film component. The tooling device includes a molding tool having a molding part, a receptacle, an opening and closing device, and at least one covering device having a covering surface and guide arrangement. The molding part and the receptacle are movable relative to each other between a closed and an open position. Relative movement between the molding part and the receptacle to the closed position is transmitted to the covering device to move it from an exposed position, in which the covering surface is spaced from an inner surface of the molding part, to a covered position, in which the covering surface covers a covered section of molding part's inner surface.