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: The invention relates to a holding device (1), preferably for storing drinks containers (12), particularly for use in motor vehicles, with a receptacle (4) having a supporting surface (11) for the drinks container (12) and at least one holding mechanism arranged on the outer circumference of the receptacle (4) whereby the holding mechanism has at least one movable element (3) essentially pressed by the spring element (2) towards the inside of the receptacle (4) characterized in that the movable element (3) rotates on bearings around an axis (10) on the receptacle (4), the receptacle (4) has a contact surface (9) for the movable element (3), and the movable element (3) has a preferably domed flexible surface (6) that extends at least partially into the receptacle (4).

Abstract: A device for measuring a current flowing in an electrical conductor having a sensor disposed in the region of the electrical conductor for measuring the magnetic field surrounding the electrical conductor. The sensor includes a magnetic circuit having a first and a second section. A magnetizing device for the saturation of the second section and an evaluation device for calculating the current flowing through the electrical conductor in dependence on measured values B(P0), B(P1), B(P2), B(P4), B(P4+), B(P4?) of the magnetic field surrounding the electrical conductor and in dependence on the applicable magnetization of the second section is also provided. A method for operating the device is also disclosed.

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 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: An air duct for installation in a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes duct walls defining the cross-section of the air duct, such as a top duct wall and a bottom duct wall. The bottom duct wall may contain a fixing hole, whereas the top duct wall may contain an access hole. The air duct may be fixed directly to the vehicle body by a fastener, such as a screw, through the fixing hole in the bottom duct wall. To prevent air from escaping through the fixing hole, an outer wall of the bottom duct wall may be shaped at least in the area of the fixing hole so that it lies flush with and essentially air-tight against the vehicle body. After attachment, the access hole may be suitably sealed to prevent air from escaping.

Abstract: An interior component for a motor vehicle is fixed to the vehicle by way of protrusions to reduce movement in a plane and by way of a tool-free fastener to reduce movement in a direction perpendicular to the plane. The tool-free fastener may Velcro® fastener. The tool-free fastener may allow slight movement along the plane during assembly and may prevent such movement by pressing the two complementary portions of the tool-free fastener toward each other. Employing such a tool-free fastener reduces assembly time. Because the tool-free fastener need not be accessible to tools, the fixation point may be placed at a location ideally suited for load-bearing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prearrangement for mounting lugs (12) on a retaining screw (24) comprising a distributor (10), at least two lugs (12) with a fixing hole (13), whereby the lugs are each inserted in the distributor in such a way that the fixing holes are substantially in alignment with each other, a mounting aid (16), which is connected detachably to the distributor and has a protruding centring element (20) which has a cross section substantially corresponding to the cross section of the retaining screw and passes through the fixing holes in the lugs, whereby the end (30) of the centring element facing the retaining screw has an engagement section for engagement with the screw. In addition, a mounting aid and a corresponding method are provided.

Abstract: A motor vehicle trim element having weakened areas for an airbag deployment opening is provided. The layered construction of the trim element includes a carrier layer, a spacer layer laminated thereto and a decorative layer. A weakened area of the decorative layer is not visible from the outside. An additional layer of material, made of, for example, a plastic film, is located between the spacer layer and the decorative layer to reduce the likelihood of the weakened area becoming visible from the outside, even under thermal and/or mechanical stress. The additional layer of material may also include a weakened area.

Abstract: A vehicle door trim for a motor vehicle with a head impact protection device for a vehicle occupant is provided. In one embodiment, the door trim includes a curb carrier of the vehicle door trim in which is located a cutout for fixing the head impact protection device in the assembled position of the vehicle door trim in an area close to the side window of the vehicle door, a head impact protection device, which comprises an airbag carrier joined to the curb carrier so as to be airtight, an airbag, which on the rim side is fixed to the airbag carrier so as to be airtight, and a gas generator, which may be permanently joined to the airbag carrier. The vehicle door trim covers a foam layer over the curb carrier and, in the area of the cutout, over the airbag carrier. A decorative layer on the side of the foam layer facing away from the curb carrier is provided. The foam layer is designed so that on actuation of the head impact protection device, it may lift easily from the airbag carrier.

Abstract: A vehicle door trim for a motor vehicle with a head impact protection device for a vehicle occupant is provided. In one embodiment, the door trim includes a curb carrier, a head impact protection device, a foam layer over the curb carrier and a decorative layer on the side of the foam layer facing away from the curb carrier. The curb carrier may include at least one fixing attachment for fixing the head impact protection device in an area in the assembled position of the vehicle door trim that is close to the side window of the vehicle door as well as a cover area that covers the head impact protection device. The head impact protection device may include as a module, an airbag carrier, an airbag and a gas generator. The foam layer may be sufficiently elastic to deform on actuation of the head impact protection device.

Abstract: A crossmember module for attachment under the instrument panel of a motor vehicle comprising a metal tube which is surrounded at least in parts with plastic is disclosed. A plastic duct for guiding a wiring harness is molded on in one piece. Different receivers may optionally be molded on in one piece in the plastic enabling the connection of various adjacent components.

Abstract: A component, in particular an interior trim part for interiors of motor vehicles, having at least one coated contact surface is disclosed. 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 as a two-component coating having a layer thickness of between about 28 ?m and about 73 ?m. The composition of the coating may have water content of less than about 50%, a solvent content between about 9% and about 10%, and/or a ratio of mixture with a hardener content of between about 10 parts and about 20 parts per 100 parts.

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 compartment, such as a glove compartment of a motor vehicle includes a lid and a movable drawer. A lever system is operatively coupled between the lid and the drawer such that upon opening or closing the lid, the drawer is moved. The lever system may provide a transmission ratio so that optimum adaptation to the spatial conditions is possible. Furthermore, it is possible to pull the storage drawer relatively far forwards even when the compartment lid is only opened slightly.

Abstract: A current bridge comprising an oblong support strip that has an end face, and a plurality of contact feet each having a first strip-shaped leg and a second strip-shaped leg. The contact feet extend from the end face of the support strip and are formed integrally with the support strip. The two legs each comprise a main face specified by their strip shape. The main faces of the two legs extend essentially parallel to one another.

Abstract: A fuse holder for use in motor vehicles. The fuse holder comprises an elongated box-shaped housing having flat-fuse type slots accessible from the upper side of the housing and contact chambers arranged beneath the slots within the housing. The chambers can receive the contact feet of single contacts and/or current bridges. Contact chambers of the current bridge and of the single contacts can be substantially identically configured, which may permit a more versatile use. Each contact chamber can be fitted with two mutually facing catch recesses for catch projections of the single contacts. Each contact chamber can also be fitted with at least one catch recess for the current bridge. Moreover, each contact chamber can be fitted with a receiving shaft for two contact feet where the feet are aligned parallel to one another and transverse to the extension direction of the elongated housing.

Abstract: A gear knob capable of assembly onto or removal from a gear stick of a vehicle as a sub assembly and/or without the use of tools. The gear knob has a latch that engage with an axial interlocking section of the gear stick. A manipulation device formed integrally with a retaining sleeve of the gear knob can move the latch away from the interlocking section of the gear stick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuse holder (1) having an oblong, box-shaped housing (2) comprising plug-in sites for blade-type fuses accessible from one top side of the housing, as well as contact chambers (6) for individual contacts arranged below the plug-in sites in the housing, and a contact channel (7) for a current bridge (8) arranged below the plug-in sites in the housing, wherein the chambers for the individual contacts, based on the axis of the longitudinal extension, are arranged in the housing offset relative to each other and on both sides of the longitudinal axis and wherein the contact channel for the current bridge extends substantially in the zigzag form along the longitudinal axis between the chambers for the individual contacts.

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.