Abstract: A plug connection device has a plug housing having at least one contact and a complementary plug having at least one complementary contact. At least one of the plug housing and the complementary plug is moveable relative to the other one in two directions when the plug housing and the complementary plug are inserted into one another. A plug holder is provided in which the plug housing is received. The plug holder has flexible portions to allow compensation movements of the plug holder together with the plug housing relative to the complementary plug to thereby align the plug holder, the plug housing, and the complementary plug with one another for proper insertion and contacting.

Abstract: A sun visor arrangement for a motor vehicle is connected to at least one support of the motor vehicle and is configured to be moveable from a stowed position into a shading position. The sun visor arrangement has a sun visor and one or more screen parts connected to the sun visor. The screen part is configured to be moveable from a rest position into a position of use and back.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror support having a first end to be fastened to a motor vehicle and a second end. A mirror head is connected to the second end of the mirror support by a snap connection. The snap connection has at least one catch member provided on a projection of the mirror head. The catch member or members engage a projecting rim of a receptacle provided on the mirror support.

Abstract: An actuator for a release device of a motor vehicle has a control acting on the release device and at least one actuator element sending a signal wireless to the control for triggering a release action of the release device. The actuator element is a momentary-contact pushbutton and is part of a passive receiver. The passive receiver has a passive antenna arranged in a resonance circuit that is closed by actuating the actuator element.

Abstract: A holder for a loudspeaker to be mounted in a motor vehicle has a receptacle for receiving a loudspeaker. The receptacle has at least one support for supporting the receptacle on a part of the motor vehicle. At least one seal is arranged on the support and seals a mounting space provided within the motor vehicle for receiving the loudspeaker in the mounted position of the holder. The holder is manufactured by first injection-molding the receptacle and subsequently injection-molding the seal onto the receptacle.

Abstract: A fastening device for a taillight of a vehicle has at least one fastening element interacting with a counter element correlated with a housing of the taillight, wherein the counter element is adjustable relative to the housing of the taillight. The housing has a receptacle and the counter element is arranged in the receptacle and is preferably a threaded sleeve that is tightened by the fastening element, preferably a screw, against a wall of the mounting space for the taillight.

Abstract: A light assembly for a motor vehicle has a housing having a housing opening covered by a lens. At least one reflector is arranged in the housing, and at least one light guide is arranged in the housing between the at least one reflector and the lens. One or more LEDs as a light source are arranged hidden in the housing such that rays emitted by the LEDs are partially reflected on the at least one reflector toward the light guide. The light guide gives the impression of a fluorescent lamp being mounted in the light assembly.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning windshields, headlights and such of vehicles has at least one storage container for a cleaning liquid, at least one supply line, and at least one spray nozzle connected to the at least one supply line. At least one pump is arranged in the supply line and configured to convey the cleaning liquid within the supply line to the spray nozzle. At least one high-pressure pressurizer is connected to the supply line and configured to pressurize the cleaning liquid which is stored in a pressurized tank.

Abstract: An outflow element for motor vehicles has a frame defining an outflow opening and at least one guide element mounted on the frame for guiding air exiting through the outflow opening. The at least one guide element has at least one illuminated display which displays differently as a function of the temperature of the air exiting through said outflow opening. The display is part of a light guide provided on the at least one guide element and is illuminated by light sources of different colors.

Abstract: A vehicle light has at least one vehicle light housing having an open end and configured to be arranged on an inner side of a vehicle part of the vehicle. At least one illumination element is arranged in the at least one vehicle light housing. The vehicle part has a light-transmissive area covering the open end of the at least one vehicle light housing, wherein the light-transmissive area is at least partially transmissive for rays emitted by the illumination element. The vehicle part can be the trunk lid or the exterior rearview mirror of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rearview mirror for vehicles has a housing having a receiving opening for receiving an electrochromic mirror of a mirror glass and a cover glass. At least one seal is arranged in an edge area of the mirror glass and of the cover glass and extends at least over a portion of the circumference of the edge area of the mirror glass and the cover glass, respectively. The housing has a rim engaging the electrochromic mirror, wherein the rim, in the viewing direction onto the rearview mirror, has a part positioned in front of the seal to cover the seal from view. The part of the rim positioned in front of the seal is made of a transparent material and has a backside provided with a reflective metal coating.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base so as to be pivotable between a position of use and a parking position. A locking member locks the mirror head in the parking position. The mirror head has a counter locking member interacting in a locking position with the locking member for locking the mirror head in the parking position. A guide guides the counter locking member from the locking position into a release position when the mirror head is moved from the parking position into the position of use.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base so as to be pivotable in a travel direction of the vehicle and in a direction opposite to the travel direction. The mirror base has first and second bearings and the mirror head has first and second bearing elements engaging the first and second bearings, respectively. The first and second bearing elements are configured such that, when the mirror head pivots in the travel direction, the first bearing elements disengage the first bearings and the second bearing elements form a pivot axis within the second bearings and, when the mirror head pivots in the direction opposite the travel direction, the second bearing elements disengage the second bearings and the first bearing elements form a pivot axis within the first bearings.

Abstract: In a method for controlling illumination devices of motor vehicles, wherein the illumination devices are correlated with different functional areas of a light assembly and are supplied with current, the illumination devices are cycled with a rated current and the brightness level of the illumination devices are adjusted with a pulse width modulated signal. A device for performing the method has an electrical power source and illumination devices correlated with at least two functional areas and connected to the electrical power source. Actuating elements are provided for activating the illumination devices. At least one microprocessor is provided, wherein the actuating elements are connected to the at least one microprocessor, wherein the at least one microprocessor converts signals emitted by the actuating elements into pulse width modulated signals supplied to output terminals of the at least one microprocessor.

Abstract: A plug connection device has a plug housing having at least one contact and a complementary plug having at least one complementary contact. At least one of the plug housing and the complementary plug is moveable relative to the other one in two directions when the plug housing and the complementary plug are inserted into one another. A plug holder is provided in which the plug housing is received. The plug holder has flexible portions to allow compensation movements of the plug holder together with the plug housing relative to the complementary plug to thereby align the plug holder, the plug housing, and the complementary plug with one another for proper insertion and contacting.

Abstract: A sun visor arrangement for a motor vehicle is connected to at least one support of the motor vehicle and is configured to be moveable from a stowed position into a shading position. The sun visor arrangement has a sun visor and one or more screen parts connected to the sun visor. The screen part is configured to be moveable from a rest position into a position of use and back.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected foldably to the mirror base. An electrical line extends through the mirror base to an electrical consumer arranged in the mirror head. The electrical line has a first line section arranged in the mirror base and a second line section arranged in the mirror head. A first plug part is connected to the first line section and a second plug part is connected to the second line section. The first and second plug parts detachably connect the first line section and the second line section to one another. The first and second plug parts become detached from one another when the mirror head is folded from the position of use into a folded position and are reconnected automatically when the mirror head is moved back into the position of use.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base. The mirror head is pivotable about a first pivot axis relative to the mirror base from a position of use into a parking position. A securing device exerting a securing force onto the mirror head at least in the parking position is provided. A tension spring exerting a spring force onto the mirror head is also provided, wherein the securing force counteracts the spring force. A cam disc is pivotably supported on the mirror base about a second pivot axis, wherein the mirror head has a support and wherein the tension spring has a first end connected to the cam disc and a second end connected to the support.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement for motor vehicles is provided. The lighting arrangement has at least one rear lighting arrangement that is provided on the trunk lid or hatchback of the vehicle. The lighting arrangement is embodied in such a way that light is radiated toward the rear when the trunk lid or hatchback is opened.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head mounted thereon. A drive motor is provided to move the mirror head from a position of use into a parking position. The drive motor is connected to the mirror base by being snapped into place on the mirror base in a direction of insertion; preferably a locking plug-in connection is used for this purpose. The plug-in connection has receptacles on the mirror base and counter members on the motor that are received in the receptacles, respectively.