Abstract: Packaging for a paste product is provided in the form of a flexible, closed storage container which has a sealable outlet opening on the underside. The opening is adapted for connection to a metering device which conveys the product using negative pressure, permitting substantially complete emptying of the container. To this end, the flexible storage container is configured with a thinner wall in its upper section than in its lower section.

Abstract: A Storage compartment, in particular a glove compartment, for a motor vehicle is provided. The storage compartment includes a compartment housing which has at least two sections, which are arranged one above the other and are separated from one another by a transverse wall, and a compartment opening on the front side allowing access to the sections. For the purpose, with little technical outlay, of sufficiently illuminating the sections lying one above the other, a downwardly shining lamp is arranged in the vicinity of the compartment opening in such a manner on the upper, transversely extending housing wall and at least one reflector is arranged in such a manner on the inside of the flap that in the swung-down position of the flap light from the lamp which impinges on the reflector is reflected into the depth of at least one lower section.

Abstract: A tunnel covering for a motor vehicle has a supporting structure in which at least one receiving space is provided, and at least one approximately vertically extending longitudinal wall. At least one lateral wall element is mounted on the integrally constructed supporting structure. The lateral wall element is assigned to the longitudinal wall of the supporting structure and which, at least in sections together with the lateral wall, bounds one or several hollow spaces.

Abstract: A damping device is provided for a part that is pivotable between two end positions, with a viscous brake for delaying the pivoting movement. The brake has a brake wheel and a drive member that engages the wheel at a tangent. The wheel and drive member move apart from one another when the part is pivoted, thus causing rotation of the brake wheel. One of the brake wheel and the drive member is in a fixed location and the other is on a lever that is articulated to the part. The articulation point is set so that the displacement travel of the lever within a constant pivot angle of the part increases with the path of the part as it pivots from its first to its second end position with consequent progressive damping characteristics.

Abstract: An automobile center console has an associated armrest with a lifting and transverse shifting mechanism that exerts on the armrest a combination of a lifting movement and a transverse displacement toward one of the two front seats. The lifting and transverse shifting mechanism is located on a guide carriage that is linearly movable by a linear guide device along the center console in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle ashtray has a housing fastenable to a vehicle, an ashtray drawer movable under the action of a spring force from a close basic position to an open end position, and a stop member arranged so that said ashtray drawer remains in a half-open position and is movable to said open end position only after overcoming a resistance.

Abstract: Pull-out sliding unit for installation in a motor vehicle has a sliding unit that can be pulled out like a drawer, which may, for example, be constructed as a drinks holder or as a tray surface, provided for installation in a fascia of a motor vehicle. In order to be able to remove the sliding unit easily from the device and exchange it, a sliding block engages the sliding unit and disengages by two wedges onto which the sliding block slides when the sliding unit, after being unlocked, is pulled out of the device beyond its open position.

Abstract: A holder for drink containers in a motor vehicle has a slider member that can be pulled out and on which are mounted pivot arms which, when pulled out, pivot laterally outward, and which, with cut-away portions in the slider member, form insertion openings for drink containers, and has supports which pivot downwards when the slider member is pulled out. In order to support securely drink containers of different sizes which are inserted, the supports are pivoted outward, forcibly controlled, by the pivot arms through half the pivot angle of the pivot arms.

Abstract: A collapsible container of a synthetic resin foil for receiving liquid substances, especially dialysis concentrates and having a filling fitting, a discharge fitting and at least one grip in which one or both of the fittings can be integrated.

Abstract: In a process for testing the tightness of a flexible collapsible container which in condition of use is sealed by means of a screw cap screwed on a spout, the container is evacuated after its manufacture, tightly sealed and subsequently subjected to atmospheric pressure. If the container is tight, it will remain its shape caused by the vacuum. The device for the application of this process consists essentially of a suction bell on which the container is placed and features a rotor unit with the aid of which a cap can be screwed on the container. The invention enables as such a simple and dependable testing of collapsible plastic containers, but also of containers of stable form as well as closures, specifically screw caps.

Abstract: A method of operating a vacuum-forming machine and the machine which operates by this method, in which once the mold halves are closed on the foil webs for vacuum drawing and fusion of the vacuum drawn container halves come together to produce a hollow article, the mold halves move at the velocity of the web to a lower position spaced from the upper position by a distance sufficient to permit cooling of the molded articles. A spring or other force-storing element is stressed during this movement so that when the mold opens at the lower position, it is driven upwardly at a substantially higher velocity to return to the starting position.

Abstract: A mold-closing and holding mechanism, especially for a deep drawing apparatus making hollow articles from a thermoplastic web provides force-storing elements between the mold halves and the drive so that when the drive which can use a check motor is cut off, the force-storing elements can continue to exert a uniform closure force at least upon the regions at which a weld is to be formed from the shaped parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filler connection for vehicles driven by internal combustion engines which is fastened in an opening of the vehicle body and has a portion disposed on the inner surface of the body connected with a line leading to the fuel tank, while a portion on the outer surface is adapted to be closed by means of a lid, with valve means provided for overpressure relief and ventilation.

Abstract: A valve including a pressure operated movable diaphragm which selectively seats against a movable ball member.

Abstract: A socket for use in a ball and socket joint comprising a bearing basket having a bearing seat to accommodate the pivot ball with a resilient interlocking element to retain the pivot ball in the bearing seat and a displacement member positively locking the resilient element after the ball has been seated.