Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the attachment of a mounting rail, as well as to a connecting device for a mounting rail. In the process for the attachment of a mounting rail to a rod which is, if necessary, at least partially premounted, of a folding top for a motor vehicle, particularly for a convertible, a tubular connecting element (7, 7), which has at least one stopping surface (stopping surface [11]), is inserted through a hole (5) in the mounting rail (3). The tubular connecting element (7, 7′) is inserted through an additional hole (25) in the rod (23) and secured in its position, and the mounting rail (3) is moved forward up to a predetermined position on the rod (23), whereby the tubular connecting element (7, 7′) is plastically deformed and a connection between the rod and the mounting rail is brought about.

Abstract: An igniting element, such as is used in a vehicle air bag igniter reduces the power dissipated by the air bag ignition circuit, as well as its space requirement and its costs, by using the ignition switch/switches as the ignition element (7) itself of the ignition circuit. The ignition circuit is integrated in a silicon chip, and has at least one ignition switch constructed as a transistor.

Abstract: A vacuum chamber for flat substrates features transport rollers for transport of the substrates. These transport rollers are held from the sides in bearings and are additionally braced between the bearings by at least one middle bearing. These middle bearings are each located on a plunger which is guided hermetically through an opening in the bottom of the vacuum chamber and is braced against a support underneath the bottom.

Abstract: In a solid medicament form for the peroral application of active agents containing a uniform distribution of active agent in a polymer material, the polymer material is in the form of flat fragments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional steering wheel comprising a steering wheel skeleton and at least one switch group consisting of remote control switches which are arranged on a circuit board. The steering wheel further comprises a gas bag module, a horn contact switch and a covering for said gas bag module. The horn contact switch is integrated in the circuit board of the switch group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel attachment for detachably arresting a vehicle steering wheel on a vehicle steering shaft. The steering wheel attachment comprises a free end of a steering shaft which has a multiple-cornered profile, the free end further having a radial groove including a wedge surface. The attachment further comprises a hub portion on the side of the steering wheel, the hub portion including a recess corresponding to the multiple-cornered profile of the steering shaft and a radial guiding surface. A wedge is provided which can be moved along the radial guiding surface so as to be moved in and out of engagement with the groove. A drive screw is provided which is seated in a threaded bore in the hub portion and is rotatably coupled with the wedge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger gas bag protection device which comprises a gas bag which, in relation to an inflated state, has a rear wall and a front wall which includes a center section and onto which a passenger strikes in the case of an accident. The gas bag, from a viewpoint of the passenger, has a round outer contour with a specific width and height in the inflated state. The width of the outer contour distinctly exceeds the height. In the inflated state the front wall has a depression opening out to the outside in the manner of a slit. The slit runs in a direction of the width of the gas bag. A restraint means is provided and the depression is formed in that on inflation of the gas bag a center section of the front wall is prevented from moving by means of the restraint means.

Abstract: In order to produce a tank for accommodating a fluid used for the surface treatment of work pieces, especially vehicle bodies, wherein the fluid accommodated in the tank can be kept free of dirt particles with little outlay, it is proposed that the tank comprise dirt collecting compartments which are arranged in the base region of the tank.

Abstract: In a folded gas bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system the folded gas bag comprises two superimposed walls of the gas bag laid in folds and the folded gas bag is delimited by imaginary first and second fold edge regions. The fold edges of the folds extend in a straight line and parallel to one another. The folds have fold heights measured from one of the fold edge regions and at least two differing fold heights are provided.

Abstract: In order to provide a walk-on platform arrangement, comprising at least one first sub-platform, which is movable from a rest position in a direction of extension into a working position, and a second sub-platform, which in the working position is disposed behind the first sub-platform, wherein a rear boundary edge of the first sub-platform and a front boundary edge of the second sub-platform in the rest position are spaced vertically apart from one another, with which platform arrangement the risk of accident for an operative walking on the platform arrangement in the working position is reduced, it is proposed that the platform arrangement comprises a guide system, by means of which the relative motion between the first sub-platform and the second sub-platform as the first sub-platform moves into the working position is guided in such a way that the vertical distance between the rear boundary edge of the first sub-platform and the front boundary edge of the second sub-platform in the working position is smal

Abstract: A power train for us in a motor vehicle has a prime mover (such as a combustion engine), an automated gearbox which transmits torque to the wheels of the vehicle, a friction clutch between the prime mover and the gearbox, a computerized control unit which receives signals from several sensors, and one or more actuators which operate the clutch and/or the gearbox in response to signals from the control unit. The actuator for selecting the gear ratio of the gearbox and for shifting the gearbox into and from selected gears employs two transmissions each of which has a worm gearing receiving torque from a discrete electric motor of the actuator and a spur gearing which transmits motion from the respective worm gearing to a mobile component of the gearbox. The connection between the worm and spur gearings in at least one of the transmissions can comprise a damper cooperating with one or more sensors serving to transmit signals to the control unit.

Abstract: A carriage body for a vehicle is described. It is possible to perform a displacement of a frame element (8) with respect to the outlook through windows (5) from each seat (14) in a train coach. Thus, the frame elements (8) are fastened to the cover plates (3, 4) of the coach above and below the window (5) via grooves (11) in which there are provided connecting means (13) sliding in the grooves (11). Hereby the frame elements (8) may be displaced longitudinally relative to the coach.

Abstract: A pre-assembled gas bag module comprises a generally cup-shaped carrier, a gas generator mounted on the carrier, an inflatable gas bag and a retaining plate for retaining the gas bag on the carrier. An edge of the gas bag is clamped between the carrier and the retaining plate. The carrier, retaining plate and gas bag have mutually aligned assembly openings for accommodation of the gas generator. The gas generator has a housing of a flangeless configuration and provided with mechanical interlock members for cooperation with corresponding interlock members provided on the carrier, to provide a bayonet-type or a snap mounting type connection of the gas generator to the carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for steering a motor vehicle having at least one steerable wheel. The device comprises at least one steering means to be actuated by a driver of the vehicle. The steering means is coupled electrically with the at least one steerable wheel of the motor vehicle for a transmission of steering signals. A drive is provided for a vertical adjustment of the steering means, which drive moves the steering means downwards in the case of an accident.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas bag module, in particular side gas bag module for vehicle occupant restraint systems. The gas bag module comprises at least a first fabric layer which is made of interwoven weft threads and warp threads and which forms a wall of a gas bag. The gas bag module further comprises a gas lance which is provided with openings for an inflow of a gas into the gas bag and at least a second fabric layer. The second fabric layer is disposed in the area of the openings and is formed by part of the weft threads of the first fabric layer.

Abstract: In a particle-optical imaging lithography system, an illuminating system comprising a particle source and a first electrostatic lens arrangement produces a particle beam which penetrates a mask foil provided with an orifice structure positioned in the particle beam path. This structure is imaged on a substrate plane by a projection system comprising a second electrostatic lens arrangement. The first and second lens arrangements each comprise, on their respective sides facing the mask holding device, at least one pre- and post-mask electrode, respectively. By applying different electrostatic potentials to the pre- and post-mask electrodes and to the mask foil, the mask foil and the pre-mask electrode form a grid lens with negative refracting power, and the mask foil and the post-mask electrode also form a grid lens with negative refracting power.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic means for vehicle occupant protection systems includes a container for an ignitor, propellant and/or compressed gas. To facilitate the production of gas tight pyrotechnic means having long term stability the container includes a container body and at least one container lid with an ultrasonic welded joint between said container body and said container lid.

Abstract: A connecting line is intended to connect a gas bag for a gas bag-type occupant protection system with a gas generator. The connecting line includes a gas exit section intended to be arranged within a gas bag and having outer surface area. The gas exit section is provided with at least one gas exit port. The gas exit port has at least one gas guidance surface area which extends from the outer surface area of the gas exit section into the interior of the gas exit section of the said connecting line with a predetermined depth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inflatable side impact protection system for an occupant of a vehicle having a side-panel and a window section in the side-panel. The protection system comprises a gas bag which when packed has a specific pack length, a gas generator for inflating the gas bag, and a side-panel covering. The window section is provided which has a lower edge, the side-panel covering having an upper end piece which terminates the covering at the lower edge of the window section. The gas bag when packed is arranged under the end piece and in a deployed state covers the vehicle side panel over a large area for protecting at least one of the thorax and pelvic region of the occupant. The end piece is constructed, at least over sections, as a flap which, when swung open, defines a downward pointing ejection channel for the gas bag.

Abstract: A belt tensioner comprises a cylinder with an inner shell surface, a piston with a piston head, a working space in the cylinder into which compressed gas enters upon activation of the tensioner to drive the piston, a part engaging the safety belt, and a traction means attached to the piston and to the belt engaging part. The piston head delimits the working space and is formed by an annular sealing plate on which an essentially axially extending thin sealing lip is formed. The lip is adapted to resiliently yield radially and contact the inner shell surface of the cylinder in a biased condition.