Abstract: An element for fixing or a fastener for plates, particularly for sheets of glass, which includes an elongate pivot to be fixed to a framework and which has a free end and a hollow housing the free end in a moveable way. Tilting movements of the longitudinal axis of the pivot in the hollow housing are possible. The free end of the pivot is introduced with limitable axial mobility into a bore of an articulation element pivotably supporting the pivot in the hollow housing. The articulation element may be in the form of a ball and of an elastic sleeve element.

Abstract: In a element for fixing or a fastener (2) for plates, particularly for sheets of glass (1), which comprises an elongate pivot (11) to be fixed to a framework (10) and which has a free end and a hollow housing (7) housing this free end in a moveable way, in which tilting movements of the longitudinal axis of the pivot (11) in the hollow housing (7) are possible, the free end of the pivot (11) is, according to the invention, introduced with limitable axial mobility into a bore (9) of an articulation element (8) pivotably supporting the pivot in the hollow housing (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to modular elements (1) of differential construction which are particularly suitable for constructing cold-joined large bodywork or containers. All the components of the modular elements, substantially shell (2), shaping frames (3), edge profile (5) and optionally stringers (4) extending transversely to the frames and acting as buckling resistors, are cold-joined to each other, e.g. by pressure joining, punch riveting and the like. As a result, firstly rapid production with good surface quality is achieved, and secondly different materials such as iron and non-ferrous metals, fiber reinforced plastics etc. can be freely combined in hybrid structures to construct the modular elements, the local arrangement of materials in the modular element having to be adapted to the desired mechanical properties.