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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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.

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 planar adhesive closure piece for an adhesive closure, has detachable closure elements (18) that may be brought into engagement. A base material (14) has warp threads (10) and weft threads (12) and at least one functional thread (16), which partly engages with the base material (14) and which forms the detachable closure elements (18). A planar adhesive closure piece may be produced more economically. Either the warp threads (12) and/or the weft threads (10) are embodied to run with a wave or curve like form. The closure nevertheless has higher adhesive values than closure elements produced with conventional weaving techniques have for closure elements.

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

Abstract: A process for produces an adhesive closing element including a plurality of hook elements connected to a backing (10) forming a single piece with the hook elements and being disposed symmetrically thereon. The hook elements are provided in the form of a stem component (17) having a head piece (16). A deformable material is introduced into a forming zone in between a production master (3) and a forming tool (5). The opposite-lying defining walls, at least when seen in a longitudinal section of the respective forming cavity (12), are provided with a continuous convex trajectory. A continuous transition between the cross-sectional forms of the stem component (17) and the head piece (16) is provided for a hooking of the backing (10) resulting in seamless removal.

Abstract: A process produces foamed articles, especially foamed articles for upholstering car seats. The foamed articles include an adhesive closing part having adhesive elements incorporated into the foaming mold generating the foamed article and covered by a foam-protecting cover. The adhesive closing part itself constitutes the cover. A lateral cover of the adhesive closing part whose width overlaps the surface area on which the adhesive elements are arranged and is releasably attached to the foaming mold by a fixing device. This design simplifies the foaming process and keeps production costs low.

Abstract: In a method for producing a foam element, especially a foam padding element for a plane or vehicle seat, a layer is applied to at least one shaping wall section of a foaming mold. The layer is of a material that forms a barrier layer between the foam material and the respective wall section during the foaming process. A fleece with a ferromagnetic coating is used as the layer forming the barrier layer. The fleece is releasably held in its position at the wall section by a device that produces a ferromagnetic field and interacts with the ferromagnetic coating.

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: 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.