Abstract: An energy absorber for use as impact protection in a motor vehicle, in particular in the region of the doors, is provided. The energy absorber can be formed as a plastics material component and comprises a plurality of ribs which together form polygonal hollow chambers. In manufacturing the energy absorber, a tool parting line of the manufacturing tool is defined such that the parting line defines at least two regions of the energy absorber displaying differing energy absorption characteristics. Upon impact, the energy absorber follows a force/distance curve which first rises linearly and then continues constantly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cover, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a decor layer (1) having a decor side (2) forming an observation area, which borders the space in which the airbag deploys if the need arises, and an airbag side (3) opposite to the decor side. The decor layer further has a weakening (4) in the region of a tear line for deploying the airbag, which extends from the airbag side of the decor layer such that the decor layer is substantially intact on the decor side. The air bag cover of the present invention further has at least one second layer (2) which may be designed as spacer mesh, the second layer being attached to the airbag side of the decor layer (1) and which also has a weakening region (7) along the tear line. In order that the weakening in the decor layer (1) remains permanently invisible from the decor side (2), an intermediate layer (5) is further provided in the airbag cover of the invention which is arranged between the decor layer and the second layer.

Abstract: A method and a device for bonding at least two sheets, is disclosed. The sheets may be joined by a groove and are connected to each other at least in one contact area in the sheet surface of the first sheet. The sheets may first be shaped whereby the first sheet may be shaped with at least one hook which forms an angle with the sheet surface and the second sheet may be shaped with at least one groove and one leg. The hook may be accommodated by the groove and the leg may be substantially parallel to the contact area of the first sheet. The shaped sheets are then bonded to each other, whereby the hook is inserted in the groove and the leg is bonded to the contact area.

Abstract: A hinge for an airbag flap in a motor vehicle. The hinge is formed of a knitted fabric which is connected in a form-fitting manner both to the airbag flap and to regions surrounding the airbag flap. The knitted fabric has a plurality of inlaid or standing yarns arranged at an angle of at least 15° in relation to the longitudinal extension of the hinge-side edge of the airbag flap. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing the hinge is provided where the knitted fabric is arranged in relation to the airbag flap and also the regions surrounding the airbag flap in such a manner that the inlaid or standing yarns are arranged at an angle of at least 15° in relation to the longitudinal extension of the hinge-side edge of the airbag flap. The knitted fabric and at least parts of both the airbag flap and the regions surrounding the airbag flap are sheathed with plastic material so as to form a form-fitting connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding objects, preferably a telephone, in particular for use in a center arm rest and/or the center console of a vehicle, with a frame or receptacle and a reversibly closable lid which is mounted so that it may be swiveled in each case about one of the rotary axes arranged in the region of the upper closing edges of the side walls of the frame or container and lying essentially parallel to the closing edges. The lid has an opening and closing mechanism which is arranged in a function carrier frame that may be connected to the lid. In addition, the invention relates to a method for the production of a device for holding objects, in particular for use in a center arm rest and/or the center console of a vehicle.

Abstract: A tolerance-compensating current distribution board, in particular for motor vehicles, is provided, which comprises a stamped laminate with a contact region with contact lugs and a fastening region, which rests on a side of the stamped laminate which is opposite the contact region, wherein the fastening region lies at one end of a tongue, which is substantially parallel to the contact region and whose other end is connected to the contact region.

Abstract: An airbag cover, in particular for use in motor vehicles, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the airbag cover includes a molding and a visible cover of leather or leather-like material covering the molding, where at least one layer of a material that is softer than the material of the molding is disposed between the molding and the visible cover. The visible cover has a partial weakening and the transition from the weakened area to the non-weakened area is designed constant. A method for covering a molding disposed above an airbag with a partially weakened visible cover is also disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes introducing a weakened area into leather or leather-like material forming the visible cover on the side of the visible cover facing away from the visible side. The transition from the weakened area to the non-weakened is designed constant. At least one layer of a material that is softer than the material of the molding is applied on the molding.

Abstract: A pre-assembly unit for a motor vehicle and for connection of such with a door frame of the motor vehicle, comprising a window frame, a side window guided at least within the window frame, a window lifting mechanism, which is joined to the side window in order to raise or lower it, and an equipment carrier connected to but disconnectable from the window frame with a wet side (N) and a dry side (T) for dividing the door frame into a wet and a dry area is provided. At least one fixing means, which joins the window lifting mechanism to the equipment carrier and can be undone from the dry side of the equipment carrier is also provided. At least one assembly preparation is provided on or in the window lifting mechanism, and is accessible from the dry side of the equipment carrier for connecting the window lifting mechanism to the door frame. A corresponding motor vehicle door as well as an assembly and disassembly method is also provided.

Abstract: A circuit breaker with a first contact sleeve (3, 14), a second contact sleeve (4, 16), an insulating sleeve (5, 18) disposed between the first contact sleeve (3, 14) and the second contact sleeve (4, 16) has a switching piston (6, 20) with at least one contact section (8) and an isolating section (7, 19), which is disposed at the side of the contact section (8), whereby the switching piston (6, 20) is movable between a closed position in which the contact section (8) of switching piston (6, 20) connects the first contact sleeve (3, 14) with the second contact sleeve (4, 16) so as to be electrically conductive, and an open position in which the contact section (8) of the switching piston (6, 20) does not connect the first contact sleeve (3, 14) with the second contact sleeve (4, 16), in which the first contact sleeve (3, 14), second contact sleeve (4, 16) and insulating sleeve (5, 18) is movable.

Abstract: A lid is formed with a domed underside that faces the internal space of a vehicle console. The console includes an operating mechanism disposed within an end face of the console basic body and that lies in a plane perpendicular to the pivot axis underneath the lid. The operating mechanism can be used universally both for individual lids as well as for lid wings. The operating mechanism requires as little usable space as possible to accommodate the operating mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lockable housing, to take a telephone for example, especially for use in vehicles, with a lid element pivoted around one of two opposing axes, characterised in that the lid element and housing are supported so as to be capable of sliding in opposite directions to each other longitudinally along the axes and that the swivel bearings for the respective swivelling movement are offset in relation to each other in the direction of the swivel axes and are disposed in such a manner that the lid element only engages with the swivel bearing or swivel bearings of one axis in each case.

Abstract: A method and a device for bonding at least two sheets, is disclosed. The sheets may be joined by a groove and are connected to each other at least in one contact area in the sheet surface of the first sheet. The sheets may first be shaped whereby the first sheet may be shaped with at least one hook which forms an angle with the sheet surface and the second sheet may be shaped with at least one groove and one leg. The hook may be accommodated by the groove and the leg may be substantially parallel to the contact area of the first sheet. The shaped sheets are then bonded to each other, whereby the hook is inserted in the groove and the leg is bonded to the contact area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a combined piezo/luminescent film for use as actuating element, especially in vehicles, comprising the steps: provision of a film-type base material (1); application of a piezoelectric varnish (2) onto the base material at least in a first partial area (A1, A2) so as to form a piezoelectric switch surface in the first partial area; application of a luminescent varnish (3) onto the base material in at least a second partial area (B1, B2) so as to be able to illuminate the switch surface in the second partial area; covering at least of the first and second partial area with a top layer (4) that is bonded to the base material. In addition, the present invention describes an actuating element with a combined piezo/luminescent film produced in such a manner.

Abstract: A fuse unit for use in e.g. motor vehicles, includes an electrically conductive busbar and a plurality of connections for individual power consuming components which are connected to the busbar directly or by way of interposed fusible links so as to be electrically conductive. The busbar has a contact blade adapted to plug into a mating connector of a power supply without the interposition of a further connection between them.

Abstract: A roller blind assembly for movably opening and closing the openings of trays, storage spaces, control consoles and other enclosures, in particular for use in a motor vehicle is disclosed. The roller blind assembly includes a guide for guiding the roller blind along a curved displacement path on at least one side edge of the opening, and a plurality of guide elements connected to the roller blind engaging each with the guide. The roller blind portion last covering the opening when closing the roller blind may be detachable from the guide and/or pivotable into the plane defined by the opening.

Abstract: A coating composition for coating at least one contact surface of a component is disclosed as well as methods of coating the component with the coating composition. The component may be, for example, an interior trim part for interiors of motor vehicles. The contact surface contacts at least one other component and on which relative movement occurs. The coating may be a wear-resistant and/or a low-friction coating. The coating may be formed on the component from a paint composition and a hardener composition. When the coating is dry, the coating may have a dried layer thickness of between about 25 micrometers and about 100 micrometers.

Abstract: A roller blind for opening and closing a compartment, a storage box, a control console or other enclosures, in particular for use in a motor vehicle, is disclosed. The roller blind includes at least one support element and a padding layer. The roller blind may also include at least one intermediate layer and a decorative layer applied to the roller blind, where an intermediate layer includes padding.

Abstract: A roller blind for opening and closing the opening of a compartment, a storage box, a control console or similar enclosure, in particular for use in motor vehicles, is disclosed. At least one support element and at least one elastic layer disposed on the support element are included. Each support element has a curvature in its longitudinal direction with a deflection in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the opening to be closed by the roller blind. A method for the production of a roller blind is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for measuring a current flowing in an electrical conductor that has a magnetic circuit coupled to an electrical conductor. The magnetic circuit has an air gap and a magnetic field sensitive component disposed in the air gap to measure a magnetic field generated by the electrical conductor. At least one control core with a control winding is included to control an effective length of the air gap when the control winding is energized. The device also has a compensation coil to magnetize the magnetic circuit.

Abstract: An actuating element for a function carrier (4) in a motor vehicle having a piezoelectric element (1), preferably a piezoelectric foil and a decorative surface (2), mounted above the piezoelectric element (1). Further, a system of at least two actuating elements characterized in that the actuating elements have a common piezoelectric element (1), preferably a piezoelectric foil. Finally, a method for the production of such an actuating element or such a system including the steps of producing at least one piezoelectric element (1), applying at least one piezoelectric element (1), connecting each piezoelectric element (1) to an evaluation unit and a control unit, and covering each piezoelectric element (1) preferably with one decorative surface (2).