Abstract: Described is a process for assembling a fire-, smoke-, sound- and/or water-proof system within a dynamic curtain wall façade using a tubular sealing element comprising a thermally resistant flexible foam material for insulating and sealing.

Abstract: Hand-held power tool having a tool fitting for holding a striking and rotating tool on a working axis, an electric motor, an impact mechanism, which has a striker moved periodically along the working axis, and having a rotary drive, which drives a spindle bearing the tool fitting in a rotating manner about the working axis, the rotary drive having a step-down eccentric gear mechanism, connected to the electric motor, and the spindle being coupled to the eccentric gear mechanism.

Abstract: A method can be used for leveling a fastening element to be anchored in a substrate, with fastening element used, for example, for mounting a parapet or glazing. The method involves installing an anchor in the substrate; attaching an adjustment element that is height-adjustable along the anchor to the anchor; and arranging the fastening element on the adjustment element or the anchor in another position defined by the adjustment element. The method further involves leveling the fastening element by adjusting the adjustment element from above using a leveling adapter, which is arranged at least in part above the fastening element and can be gripped and operated from above, in particular by the adjustment element and the leveling adapter interlocking or being releasably interconnected through the fastening element. The method then involves removing the leveling adapter and/or fixing the fastening element to the anchor in the position adjusted in this manner.

Abstract: A screw includes a shank where a thread helix receiving groove winds around the shank and is disposed in the shank. A thread helix is disposed in the thread helix receiving groove where the thread helix has an expandable helix section. The shank has, at the thread helix receiving groove, a wedge flank for radially expanding the expandable helix section as the shank is moved relative to the expandable helix section. The expandable helix section has a helical back and a plurality of expansion fingers projecting axially from the helical back towards the wedge flank. The wedge flank of the thread helix receiving groove is configured for radially displacing the plurality of expansion fingers outwardly as the shank is moved relative to the plurality of expansion fingers.

Abstract: The handle for a handheld power tool includes a grip portion which can be gripped by a user, a fastening portion by which the handle can be fastened to the handheld power tool, and an oscillation decoupling device which is designed to decouple oscillations acting on the fastening portion from the grip portion, wherein the oscillation decoupling device has a spring element with a settable spring stiffness.

Abstract: A stud for fastening an attachment element to an underlying surface is provided, having a shank that defines a fastening direction, having a sealing element for sealing off a contact zone between the shank and the underlying surface, and having a force transmission element for transmitting compressive forces from the attachment element to the underlying surface.

Abstract: A handheld power tool has a monostable operating button 6 which has a stable switching position and a pressed switching position. A catch 32 which can be pivoted between a releasing position and a locking position in a pivoting direction 34 is provided, wherein the catch 32, in the locking position, stops the monostable operating button 6 in the pressed switching position. An operating knob 30 can be moved by the user in a shifting direction 31 which is perpendicular to the pivoting direction 34. The catch 32 is attached to the operating knob 30 by means of a joint 36. A slotted link 38 converts a movement of the catch 32 along the shifting direction 31 into a pivoting movement in the pivoting direction 34.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a functional unit for a power tool, wherein the receiving apparatus can be fastened to the power tool by way of a fastening mechanism. A second aspect of the invention relates to a method for fastening a receiving apparatus of this kind to a power tool. In the fastening mechanism, a rotatable insert part can be inserted into an opening of the receiving apparatus and can be moved from an unfastened to a fastened state by this rotational movement. In the fastened state, a hook of the power tool engages with a raised portion of the insert part.

Abstract: A line feedthrough for guiding at least one line through a component, contains a cladding tube, a fastening element, and at least one sealing element which is in the form of a flexible hose body and arranged within the cladding tube. The hose body is connected, in a first axial end region, to the fastening element. It is possible to displace said hose body between a closed position, in which the hose body at least partially closes a passage through the hose body, and an open position, in which a passage through the hose body is at least partially unblocked. A spring device is provided that acts on the fastening element, which can be displaced in the longitudinal direction (L) relative to the cladding tube, with a force that presses the hose body toward a closed position.

Abstract: A ring saw blade includes a flat annular support which has a side face and an outer circumference. One or more cutting elements are disposed along the outer circumference. An annular groove is recessed into the side face and has a radially inner flank and a radially outer flank. The radially inner flank is conical and a first cone describing the radially inner flank has a half opening angle of between 10 degrees and 30 degrees.

Abstract: A setting tool system includes a housing. The housing includes a first conduit that receives one or more anchoring systems at a first end, and a second conduit at least partially separated from the first conduit with an interior wall. The second conduit includes a weighted shaft that moves freely within the length of the second conduit. The first and second conduits merge at a second end opposite the first end. The housing also includes a head having an opening at the second end. Each of the one or more anchoring systems inserted at the first end are individually received at the opening at the second end. Each anchoring system contacts the weighted shaft at a top surface, and contacts an external surface at a bottom surface. Each of the one or more anchoring systems are individually fastened via the weighted shaft to the external surface.

Abstract: A method for checking and/or calibrating a horizontal axis of a rotating laser using a laser receiver and a controller device which is communicatively connected to the rotating laser and the laser receiver where the rotating laser emits a laser beam rotating about an axis of rotation in a laser plane. An inclination angle is ascertained using a first fitting function and a second fitting function where the inclination angle is used for the checking and/or the calibrating of the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular a hammer drill or combination hammer, having a tool fitting for holding a striking and rotating tool on a working axis, an electric motor coupled to a transmission shaft, an impact mechanism, which has a striker that is moved periodically along the working axis, and having a rotary drive, which drives a guide tube carrying the tool fitting in rotation about the working axis, wherein the rotary drive is coupled to the transmission shaft via a rocker lever.

Abstract: An expansion anchor having an anchor bolt, an expansion sleeve surrounding the anchor bolt, and an expansion body located in a front region of the anchor bolt, wherein the expansion body has a converging zone for expanding the expansion sleeve. The expansion body has at least one expansion sleeve abutment wall facing the expansion sleeve. The invention also relates to a method for using such an expansion anchor.

Abstract: A system includes one or more assets loaded onto or removed from a vehicle, where each asset is coupled to a wireless tag and each wireless tag wirelessly transmits beacon signals at predetermined intervals. The system includes a gateway disposed within the vehicle. The gateway includes one or more sensors that gather motion and/or vibration information. The gateway scans an area of the vehicle at a duty cycle to identify beacon signals transmitted by the wireless tags and receives the beacon signals from the wireless tags. The gateway dynamically adjusts the duty cycle based in part on the detected motion and/or vibration information and a history of previously detected motion and/or vibration information.

Abstract: A dispenser for compound-containing containers includes a cassette for a container; at least one push rod displaceable relative to the cassette; a motor for moving the at least one push rod; a main switch for generating a control signal in response to actuation of the main switch; a control unit for controlling the motor; and a sensor configured to detect the moving of the push rod which is electronically connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to store the dispensed volume of the compound and provide a feedback to the user once the dispensed volume of the compound reaches a defined value, and the user gets informed as soon as the cassette should be checked. Based on saved information of the dispensed volume of the compound, the user can be informed if a specified volume is reached and a check of the cassette is recommended.

Abstract: An assembly includes a side handle for a hand-held power tool and includes an eyelet device which includes an eyelet portion which is configured to be connected to a safety belt, wherein the side handle includes a clamping ring which is configured to attach the side handle to a round portion of the hand-held power tool, and wherein the eyelet device is configured to be attached to the clamping ring.

Abstract: An air outlet system for a portable dry vacuum cleaner, via which intake air sucked in by the dry vacuum cleaner can be expelled into the surroundings as exhaust air, wherein the air outlet system has an accommodation bay, which is to be arranged in a housing of the dry vacuum cleaner and in which optionally an air filter cartridge or an outlet adapter may be accommodated, wherein the outlet adapter has an outlet fitting for the connection of a blower hose and the air filter cartridge is free from an outlet fitting of this kind.

Abstract: A multi-component inorganic anchoring system, for chemical fastening of anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars in mineral substrates, includes a curable powdery aluminous cement component A and an initiator component B in an aqueous phase for initiating a curing process. Component A further includes calcium carbonate and component B includes an accelerator constituent and water. The calcium carbonate in component A has an average particle size in the range of from 0.5 to 150 ?m. Methods can be utilized for using calcium carbonate having an average particle size in the range of from 0.5 to 150 ?m in a multi-component inorganic anchoring system to increase load values. Methods can also be utilized for chemical fastening of anchors, such as metal anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars, in mineral substrates, such as structures made of brickwork, concrete, pervious concrete, or natural stone.

Abstract: Disclosed are a fastening system and a method for fastening a fastening element made of a first material to a substrate made of a substrate material. A blind hole is made in the substrate, and a fastening element is anchored in the blind hole. A shaft of the fastening element defines a fastening direction and has a circumferential surface which is slanted or stepped in relation to the fastening direction.