Abstract: In order that even the cell connectors (17) of, for instance, a traction rechargeable battery (11) which carry very high currents can be connected to a battery management system (21) in a fault-resistant and functionally reliable manner, firstly a circuit board (24) in the form of a leadframe (25) encapsulated with plastic by injection molding is latched onto the housing (13) mechanically grouping the cells (12), said circuit board in any case not projecting higher than the adjacent end faces (15) of the cell terminal connections (14) projecting at a clear radial distance therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for filling a fluid (2) into the cooling circuit (1) of air-conditioning systems, in particular into those of motor vehicle air-conditioning systems, in which method the fluid (2) which is to be filled in is stored at approximately atmospheric pressure in a container (3), in which method a filling line (11) is connected to the cooling circuit (1), which filling line (11) can be connected by means of an initially closed valve (10) to a riser line (7) which dips into the fluid (2) which is to be filled in, in which method the filling line (11) is then evacuated, and in which method the valve (10) is subsequently opened such that the fluid (2) which is stored under approximately atmospheric pressure rises through the riser line (7) into the evacuated filling line (11). The invention is based on the problem of preventing the undesired infiltration of moisture into the cooling circuit (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for servicing an air conditioner, particularly in a motor vehicle. According to the method, a test gas is applied at a defined pressure to the air conditioner cooling circuit that is depleted of coolant in order to perform a tightness test, and changes in the pressure are recorded and evaluated during a certain interval. The aim of the invention is to further develop such a method in such a way that the same can be carried out in a highly automated manner, rapidly, and without harming the environment. The aim is achieved by using a gas mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen as a test gas and inspecting the cooling circuit by means of a hydrogen probe once a drop in pressure has been recorded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the adjustable fixing of a headlamp with a housing (1) in a body opening of a motor vehicle, with at least one lower fixing point (2, 2?) arranged in a lower region, in the vertical direction, of the housing (1) and with at least one upper fixing point (3) arranged in an upper region, in the vertical direction, of the housing, wherein a tab (5, 5?) of the housing (1) is connected to a support part (4) at the upper or lower fixing point via a holder (6) which runs transversely to the beam direction of the headlamp (2, 2?, 3) and can be displaced along a first adjustment direction (Y), wherein the holder is mounted such that it can be displaced with respect to the support part (4) in the first adjustment direction (Y) via a guide, and wherein the holder (6) is assigned a blocking device (11) for fixing the holder (6) in the first adjustment direction (Y).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening and joining element (4) for fixing and connecting heat exchangers of a heat exchanger assembly in a motor vehicle. Said fastening and joining element (4) comprises at least one hole (4b) for positively accommodating a heat exchanger as well as a fastening part (4a) encompassing a profiled fastening member.

Abstract: A bushing comprising a core, at least one sleeve surrounding the bushing and at least one elastic layer disposed between the sleeve and the core. The elastic layer and the sleeve are interrupted by a gap, and the gap width is elastically changeable. The bushing may be adapted to different stress situations, and the bushing may characterized in that the ends of the elastic layer on the side of the gap are provided with recesses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing carotenoids or their precursors using genetically modified organisms of the Blakeslea genus. Said method comprises the following steps (i) transformation of at least one of the cells, (ii) optional homokaryotic conversion of the cells obtained in step (i) to produce cells, in which one or more genetic characteristics of the nuclei are all modified in an identical manner and said modification manifests itself in the cells, (iii) selection and reproduction of the genetically modified cell or cells, (iv) cultivation of the genetically modified cells, (v) preparation of the carotenoids produced by the genetically modified cells or the carotenoid precursor produced by said genetically modified cells. The invention also relates to carotenoids or their precursors produced according to said method and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a genetically modified organism of the Blakeslea genus, which method comprises the following steps (i) transformation of at least one of the cells, (ii) optional homokaryotic conversion of the cells obtained in step (i) to produce cells, in which one or more genetic characteristics of the nuclei are all modified in an identical manner and said modification manifests itself in the cells, and (iii) selection and cultivation of the genetically modified cell or cells.