Abstract: An electric cable is provided that is intended for securement to a connection element. The cable is made up of a cable wire that is disposed in an insulating sleeve. The region of the cable wire that projects freely out of the insulating sleeve is compressed. The insulating sleeve is surrounded by a clamping collar, from which extends a flat tongue to the free end of the cable. The tongue or tab rests upon and is to the compressed cable region, which has a rectangular or square cross-sectional configuration.

Abstract: An electric cable is provided that is intended for securement to a connection element, preferably via welding. The cable comprises a cable wire that is disposed in an insulating sleeve. The region of the cable wire that projects freely out of the insulating sleeve is compressed. The insulating sleeve is surrounded by a clamping collar, from which extends a flat tongue to the free end of the cable. The tongue or tab rests upon and it is preferably welded to the compressed cable region, which has a rectangular or square cross-sectional configuration.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for a vehicle has a base and a mirror housing connected to the base. A mirror pane is movably connected in the mirror housing. An electrically operated drive unit for moving the mirror pane is provided. The drive unit includes electric motors encapsulated by a drive unit housing. Electric lines for supplying the drive unit with electrical power are provided. A plug connector is positioned in the drive unit housing. The electric lines have a plug for insertion into the plug connector. The plug connector has electric connectors for connecting the motors to the plug connectors. The motors are connected to the electric connectors by a plug connection.

Abstract: A continuous method for shrinkproofing tubular fabric, especially knitted and the like goods, is effected so that the fabric is spread when wet, then compressed lengthwise and then dried in a shrinkproof manner. This method provides for overstretching the fabric more than 130%, preferably even 160%, widthwise, overfeeding the fabric uniformly lengthwise while stretching and spreading the fabric, and immediately thereafter, in a relaxing fashion, drying the fabric continuously and in finished form with brief alternating movements under the influence of heat. During this heat treatment, the shrinkage potential produced is completely eliminated, with the meshes of the fabric moving into a stable position which no longer results in a change during domestic washing or tumble drying. It is important for the economics of the method for the fabric first to be pre-dried to about 20%, and then to be treated as described.