Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cover and a method for manufacturing an airbag cover comprising a first layer (1) which is substantially intact in the region of a tear seam for airbag deployment and which borders the space in which the air-bag deploys if the need arises, and at least a second layer (2) which faces the folded airbag, the second layer (2) being attached to the rear side of the first layer (1) to reinforce said first layer (1) and only the second layer (2) having a weakened region (3) to predetermine the run of the tear seam during the deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: In a control system for motor vehicles having a plurality of functional subsystems, such as a passenger compartment controller, a telematics system, a drive controller and a chassis controller, each functional subsystem has a plurality of control devices, and a central databus. Control devices of different subsystems are combined, in accordance with their spatial arrangement in the vehicle, to form local modules and are connected to one another by means of a module bus. Each module bus is connected to the central databus by means of a module interface.

Abstract: A lighting system (10) for displays, in particular in motor vehicles, comprises: a support (12), at least one first lighting device (14) for a spot-like illumination, which is mounted on the support (12), a planar second lighting device (16) which is arranged on the support (12) and has at least one cut-out (17) or one transparent area, in which or below which the at least one first lighting system (14) is placed, and a transparent cover (18), which is arranged spaced from the support (12) on the side of the support with the first and second lighting devices (14, 16), and which has at least one symbol (20) to be illuminated from behind by the first lighting device (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cover and a method for manufacturing an airbag cover comprising a first layer (1) which is substantially intact in the region of a tear seam for airbag deployment and which borders the space in which the air-bag deploys if the need arises, and at least a second layer (2) which faces the folded airbag, the second layer (2) being attached to the rear side of the first layer (1) to reinforce said first layer (1) and only the second layer (2) having a weakened region (3) to predetermine the run of the tear seam during the deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a welt for positioning between adjoining components, in particular components used in the automobile industry. The welt according to the invention comprises a welt core and a laterally protruding welt flap. The welt is characterised in that the welt flap comprises at least one fastening element integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical wiring system for the drive unit in automobiles, especially for a combustion engine having a transmission, comprising a central distribution unit (1), first electrical connections (8, 9) between the vehicle and the distribution unit (1), second electrical connections (3) between the distribution unit (1) and the functional units (4) of the drive unit (7) or in the surrounding engine area, wherein the first (8, 9) and the second (3) electrical connections are configured as electrically non-branching point-to-point connections, the interconnections (10) between the first and the second electrical connections are configured in the central distribution unit, the central distribution unit (1) is mounted on the drive unit (7) and the central distribution unit (7) comprises a control platform (6) with at least one electronic control module (5).

Abstract: A voltage distribution device for use especially in motor vehicles, includes a first area (2) made of conductive material and fitted with at least one electrical connection (8), at least two separate second areas (3, 4) made of conductive material and fitted with at least one electrical connection each (7), and bridge-like fuse areas (5, 6) made of conductive material, which each link the second areas (3, 4) with the first (2) and are inseparably connected to the first and associated second area. The bridge-like fuse areas (5, 6) each have a cross-section of material calibrated along a longitudinal section according to material thickness and/or depth.

Abstract: An interior decorating item such as a seat for motor vehicles or aircraft, an instrument console, an inner cover for vehicle doors or the like comprises an optical wave guide (1) which emits visible light along at least part of its length and is held in a fastening device (2, 3). The optical wave guide (1) is positioned inside a strip of material (3) of the fastening device, which strip forms a transparent hollow part (2). In its cross section, the fastening device has a strip of material extending away from the hollow part (2) and serving as fastening lug (4) with which the optical wave guide (1) is held in the hollow part (2) and is attached to the interior decorating item. At least one end of the optical wave guide (1) has a light source for introducing light into the optical wave guide (1). The interior decorating item can also be an optical wave guide visibly held under a seam or sewn into the item.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of twisting at least two individual conductors comprising the following steps: fixing the first conductor ends of individual conductors, which have been cut off to a suitable length, in respective separate untwisting fixation means which are rotatable essentially parallel to a twisting axis; fixing the second conductor ends of said individual conductors in respective separate twisting fixation means which are arranged such that they are adapted to be rotated in common about said twisting axis; arranging a twisting slide between the essentially tensioned conductors; and rotating the twisting fixation means in common about the twisting axis and rotating the untwisting fixation means about the conductor axis of the respective conductors in the same direction. This method aims at achieving a reduced production expenditure for twisted conductors on the basis of more flexible production conditions.

Abstract: A sensor connector comprises a conductive outer housing within which is mounted a certain length of shielded able connected to receptacle terminals that receive pins of a sensor. A shield element extends across the inside of the outer housing to provide a shield means between the sensor and the cable leads which, in one embodiment, is stamped and formed, and in another embodiment is a printed circuit board with a ground plane on one side and surface mounted capacitors on the other side interconnected to the terminals for filtering the signal.