Abstract: An apparatus for controlling and sensing a closure member (20) movable between an open position and a closed position, more particularly an electrically powered window pane (20) of a motor vehicle (10) is provided with a sensor. The sensor comprises a sensor electrode (40) generating an electric field (F) in an opening range of the closure member (20) and a controller (22) connected to the sensor which senses any change in capacitance of the sensor electrode (40) in providing a control signal. For detecting a film of moisture (23) formed by condensation on the closing member (20) by simple and relatively low-cost means, the controller (22) detects a change in capacitance of the sensor electrode (40) caused by the presence of a film of moisture (23) on the closure member (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaped seal for sealing a power-operated closing device comprising a jam-protection zone, which has at least two electrically conductive areas, situated at a distance from each other. According to the invention, to save space and reduce weight and cost, the carrier is used as a metallic conductor for the conductive area so as to reduce volume resistance. Alternatively or in addition thereto, a frame can be used to which the shaped seal can be fixed.

Abstract: A weatherseal assembly serving particularly for sealing a fixed window pane of a motor vehicle comprises a weatherseal made of an elastomeric material. In addition, the weatherseal assembly comprises a rigid component to which the weatherseal is securable. The weatherseal comprises an extruded sealing portion having at least one sealing lip and a mounting portion enclosing the window pane and connected to the sealing portion by bonding. The mounting portion is comprises a fastening means connected to the rigid component. To attain variable shaping of the sealing portion with reliable fastening the weatherseal is secured to the rigid component exclusively by the fastening means arranged on the mounting portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaped seal for sealing a power-operated closing device comprising a jam-protection zone, which has at least two electrically conductive areas, situated at a distance from each other. According to the invention, to save space and reduce weight and cost, the carrier is used as a metallic conductor for the conductive area so as to reduce volume resistance. Alternatively or in addition thereto, a frame can be used to which the shaped seal can be fixed.

Abstract: A weatherseal assembly is provided with a body part (14) and a weatherseal (20). The weatherseal (20) includes a sealing portion (21) and a fastening portion (22). The sealing portion (21) is provided with a pivotable sealing lip (23) and an abutment lip (24) leading said sealing lip (23) such that when the abutment lip (24) comes into contact with the body part (14) the sealing lip (23) is pivotable from a first position (I) into a second position (II) contacting the body part (14). To achieve a wanted pivoting action and a relatively high contact force of the sealing lip (23) the abutment lip (24) comprises a first leg (25) and a second leg (26) extending at an angle (&agr;) to the first leg (25) in the first position (I). The first leg (25) is connected at one end to the sealing lip (23) and at the other end to the second leg (26). The second leg (26) is deformable by the body part (14) such that the first leg (25) moves the sealing lip (23) from the first position (I) into the second position (II).

Abstract: A device for detecting an obstacle in the opening range of a movable closure element (13), more particularly an electrically powered window pane (13) or sunroof of a motor vehicle (10), comprises a sensor electrode (20), a base electrode (21) spaced away from the sensor electrode (20), and a control unit (40) connected to the sensor electrode (20) and the base electrode (21). The sensor electrode (20) and the base electrode (21) generate an electric field (F) in the opening range of the closure element (13) and are spaced away at a constant distance from each other in a first operational mode. The control unit (40) detects in the first operational mode a change in capacitance caused by the presence of an obstacle in the electric field (F) and providing at least one control signal (Is, Ip) for a drive (50) powering the closure element (13). The device is characterized by high reliability in operation and availability.

Abstract: A weatherseal, especially for sealing a door, a window pane or roof of a motor vehicle, is provided with a base body made of a first elastomeric material. The base body comprises a sealing portion as well as a fastening portion. The fastening portion is joined to an adhesion body defining a materially positive connection of the base body to a component. To achieve good economy by relatively cost-effective fabrication the adhesion body is made of a second elastomeric material having a cellular structure and comprising a contact surface to which an adhesive is applied. Base body and adhesion body are coextruded.

Abstract: A weatherseal assembly is provided with a body part (14) and a weatherseal (20). The weatherseal (20) comprises a sealing portion (21) and a fastening portion (22). The sealing portion (21) is provided with a pivotable sealing lip (23) and an abutment lip (24) leading said sealing lip (23) such that when the abutment lip (24) comes into contact with the body part (14) the sealing lip (23) is pivotable from a first position (I) into a second position (II) contacting the body part (14). To achieve a wanted pivoting action and a relatively high contact force of the sealing lip (23) the abutment lip (24) comprises a first leg (25) and a second leg (26) extending at an angle (&agr;) to the first leg (25) in the first position (I). The first leg (25) is connected at one end to the sealing lip (23) and at the other end to the second leg (26). The second leg (26) is deformable by the body part (14) such that the first leg (25) moves the sealing lip (23) from the first position (I) into the second position (II).

Abstract: A device for sensing an obstacle in said opening range of an automotive closure element movable between an open position and and closed position, more particularly an electrically powered door window (20) or sunroof is provided with a weatherseal (30) sealing the window pane (20). The weatherseal (30) is made of an elastomeric material and secured to a frame (12) of the motor vehicle (10). The device comprises in addition a sensor for sensing an obstacle in the opening range of the closure element (20), the sensor comprising at least one electrical conductor (40) generating an electrical field (F) in the opening range of the closure element (20).

Abstract: A device for detecting an obstacle in the opening range of a closure element of a motor vehicle (10) movable between an open position and a closed position, more particularly an electrically powered window pane (20) or sunroof, comprises a sealing profile (30) sealing the closure element (20). The sealing profile (30) is made of an elastomeric material and secured to a frame (12) of the motor vehicle (10). In addition, the device comprises a sensor for detecting an obstacle in the opening range of the closure element (20) which includes at least one electrical conductor (40) generating an electrical field in the opening range of the closure element (20). Such a device is characterized by being comparatively cheap in production whilst featuring relatively simple assembly and maintenance.

Abstract: A device for sensing an obstacle in the opening range of a movable closure element of a motor vehicle, more particularly an electrically powered window pane or sunroof is defined. The device is provided with at least one sensor electrode generating an electrical field in the opening range of the closure element. It is furthermore provided with a control unit for detecting a change in the capacitance of the electrical field caused by the presence of an obstacle in the opening range of the closure element, the control unit providing a control signal for a drive powering the closure element. The sensor electrode is connected to the control unit either directly or via a shielded conductor. The control unit is arranged on an electronic controller of the drive and compensates the influence of the shielded conductor on the electrical field.

Abstract: A device for fastening molded or extruded plastics parts, more particularly to an automotive body, by positive locking, comprising a base section joinable to the plastics part to be fastened and a retaining section adjoining the base section in a fastening direction. For forming a contact face, the retaining section protrudes beyond the base section perpendicular to the fastening direction. The base section and retaining section are made of elastically deformable material, at least the retaining section comprising a cavity. Such a device is characterized by the deformability of the retaining section being adaptable to the particular application in each case by relatively simple ways and means. The reason for this is that at least one elastically deformable partition is arranged in the cavity. The partition is configured as a through-hole extending in a normal direction perpendicular to the fastening direction and extends in a plane oriented perpendicular to the normal direction.

Abstract: A sealing profile for securing to a motor vehicle component, more particularly to a frame of a door in the region of the C-pillar includes an insert provided for preventing prohibitive deformations of the sealing profile. The insert has at least one elastically deformable detent for securing to the motor vehicle component and at least one supporting plate for stiffening the sealing profile, the supporting plate being formed integral with the detent in one piece.

Abstract: The weather strip comprises a securing portion which has a tubular portion or compartment in which is defined a transversely elongate passage in which is arranged, with clearance, a pressure-sensitive element which comprises a pair of flexible facing electrically conductive strips separated by electrically insulating elements interposed between the lateral longitudinal edges of the strips. A principal wall of the compartment is provided with a projection which faces the transversely intermediate portion of an electrically conductive strip of the sensitive element and which is formed on the wall of the compartment which, in the fitted state of use of the weather strip, faces the edge of the opening.