Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catalyst material includes the steps of: providing a body having an open-porous foam structure and comprising at least a first metal or alloy; providing particles, each of which particles comprising at least a second metal or alloy; distributing the particles on the body; forming a structural connection between each of at least a subset of the particles and the body; and forming an oxide film on at least the subset of the particles and the body, wherein the oxide film has a catalytically active surface.

Abstract: A device for connecting an exterior deck structure to a contiguous building via a bore-hole through the deck ledger and building header retains the deck in place in the event of earthquake or similar stresses. A pair of tension members comprising interlocked tensile links, are encapsulated in a generally cylindrical plastic plug to maintain ½ to 2 inches separation, to provide a thermal barrier. A pivoting toggle pin on the end of one link pivots between a first position aligned with the axis of the link and a second position transverse to the axis. The plastic plug may have an extending lip supporting the pivot pin in axially alignment. The second link may be rigid or flexible, has a sealing member adapted to slide thereon to seal the bore-hole. The second link is adapted to be fastened securely to a joist or other appropriate member of the deck.

Abstract: A connector device for connecting an exterior deck structure to a contiguous building the connector having a pair of interlocked non-contacting cable loops, with a plastic plug encapsulating the interlocked ends of the cables and separating the cables to act as a thermal barrier. An expanded head at one end of the plug, with associated foam washer seals against a deck header. The exterior cable end of the connector is attached to a deck joist and the interior end of the connector is attached to a building joist, wherein the respective joists may be laterally offset. The connector prevents detachment of the deck from the building during severe tectonic of weather activities.

Abstract: A device for connecting an exterior deck structure to a contiguous building via a bore-hole through the deck ledger and building header retains the deck in place in the event of earthquake or similar stresses. A pair of tension members comprising interconnected tensile links, are encapsulated in a generally cylindrical plastic plug to maintain 1/2 to 2 inches separation, to provide a thermal barrier. A pivoting toggle pin on the end of one link pivots between a first position aligned with the axis of the link and a second position transverse to the axis. The plastic plug may have an extending lip supporting the pivot pin in axially alignment. The second link may be rigid or flexible, has a sealing member adapted to slide thereon to seal the bore-hole. The second link is adapted to be fastened securely to a joist or other appropriate member of the deck.

Abstract: A connector device for connecting an exterior deck structure to a contiguous building the connector having a pair of interlocked non-contacting cable loops, with a plastic plug encapsulating the interlocked ends of the cables and separating the cables to act as a thermal barrier. An expanded head at one end of the plug, with associated foam washer seals against a deck header. The exterior cable end of the connector is attached to a deck joist and the interior end of the connector is attached to a building joist, wherein the respective joists may be laterally offset. The connector prevents detachment of the deck from the building during severe tectonic of weather activities.

Abstract: A system for defense against small mammals, for example voles, for areas used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, consists of segments to be put together to form a gutter that is open towards the top, forming a type of fence. Each segment has a base plate and walls that rise laterally from this base plate. An inlet opening is provided, at least in the side wall that faces away from the area to be protected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper drive comprising a housing, a reversing motor and a gear mechanism connected downstream of the reversing motor, wherein a swaying element for driving at least one wiper arm or a wiper arm rod is provided on the gear mechanism output shaft, and wherein the operating range of the swaying element lies within a pivoting range which is delimited by two mechanical stops, wherein at least one stop is designed such that it can be removed and/or moved in such a way that the swaying element, when the wiper drive is mounted on a support frame, can be moved from a first mounting position, which lies outside the pivoting range, into the pivoting range without being obstructed by the stop. The invention furthermore relates to methods for mounting a wiper drive on a support frame.

Abstract: A system for defense against small mammals, for example voles, for areas used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, consists of segments to be put together to form a gutter that is open towards the top, forming a type of fence. Each segment has a base plate and walls that rise laterally from this base plate. An inlet opening is provided, at least in the side wall that faces away from the area to be protected.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromotive drive comprising an electric motor with a commutator that is located in a motor housing, in addition to gearing that is flange-mounted on the electric motor. In the drive, the armature shaft passes through an opening into the interior chamber of a gearing housing. A screening element is fixed onto the shaft to rotate with the latter. The screening element almost completely seals the opening against abraded carbon particles or dust from the brushes. The screening element also carries a control magnet that co-operates with a sensor of the motor control module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper drive comprising a housing, a reversing motor and a gear mechanism connected downstream of the reversing motor, wherein a swaying element for driving at least one wiper arm or a wiper arm rod is provided on the gear mechanism output shaft, and wherein the operating range of the swaying element lies within a pivoting range which is delimited by two mechanical stops, wherein at least one stop is designed such that it can be removed and/or moved in such a way that the swaying element, when the wiper drive is mounted on a support frame, can be moved from a first mounting position, which lies outside the pivoting range, into the pivoting range without being obstructed by the stop. The invention furthermore relates to methods for mounting a wiper drive on a support frame.

Abstract: The invention is a driving device mainly for the windshield wiper assembly of a motor vehicle, which has a housing, an electric motor located in a housing with a pivoted armature, a gear unit located in the housing with a worm shaft located on a section of the armature and an axial force generating device to compensate for the axial free play of the armature. In order to create a driving device of the simplest possible construction in which the axial force generating device does not have to absorb all of the axial forces from the armature and which nevertheless can properly compensate for the axial free play of the armature, one end of the armature is supported by a support bearing at the housing and that the axial force generating device has a tapered sliding member which rides movably in the housing in a radial direction relative to the armature and is supported at the armature so that an axial force running in the direction of the support bearing can be applied to the armature by moving the tapered slide.

Abstract: A brush holding plate includes cartridges and brushes, which are guided into the cartridges. The brushes are guided in a spring-loaded manner in the radial direction towards a central opening in the brush holding plate. The cartridges are arranged on the brush holding plate in such a way that they can be displaced from a radially outer pre-assembly position into a radially inner end assembly position.

Abstract: A wiping device for wiping window panes on vehicles includes a wiping motor, a gear mechanism situated on a drive shaft of the wiper motor, a gear housing which surrounds the gear mechanism, a gear housing cover which is situated on the gear housing, a gear output shaft and a crank which is located on the gear output shaft on the side of the gear housing facing away from the gear in a rotationally fixed manner. The connection between the gear output shaft and the crank is a press connection.

Abstract: A motor housing assembly includes a motor housing with two magnets disposed in the housing in a spaced relationship and a brush holder that couples with the motor housing. The magnets are disposed inside the motor housing to form two spaces in between the magnets. The brush holder has two tabs that extend inside the motor housing in between the two spaces. The tabs allow the brushes in the brush holder to be aligned solely based on the magnet position to ensure that there is proper angular alignment between the brushes and the magnets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brush holding plate comprising tubes and brushes which are guided into said tubes. The brushes are guided in a spring-loaded manner in the radial direction towards a central opening in the brush holding plate. The invention is characterized in that the tubes are arranged on the brush holding plate in such a way that they can be displaced from a radially outer pre-assembly position into a radially inner end assembly position.

Abstract: A drive device includes an electric drive motor, a housing, at least one shaft driven by the drive motor, compensation elements enabling the end play of the shaft to be adjusted or compensated while the shaft is being mounted, and fixing elements which are used to fix the shaft after the end play has been adjusted or compensated. The compensation elements include a spring element which is arranged inside the housing and which axially actuates the shaft. The fixing elements are not accessible from the outer side of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device comprising an electric drive motor, a housing, at least one shaft driven by the drive motor, compensation means enabling the end play of the shaft to be adjusted or compensated while the shaft is being mounted, and fixing means which are used to the shaft after the end play has been adjusted or compensated. The invention is characterised in that the compensation means comprise a spring element which is arranged inside the housing and which axially actuates the shaft, and that the fixing means are not accessible from the outer side of the housing.

Abstract: A geared motor includes an electric motor enclosed by a housing, a brush mounting plate having a plurality of brushes including at least one ground brush connected to ground and a connector element having a brush locator to accommodate an electrical connection to the ground brush and a ground locator to accommodate an element connected to ground. The ground locator is detachably connected directly with the grounded gear housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper drive mechanism in which an output lever can be fixed on a gear wheel at a predetermined angle, the gear wheel adopting a position at a defined angle. Before assembly, the output shaft should be connected to the output lever in such a way that it cannot be detached. The invention also relates to a method for assembling a drive system of this type. The inventive method consists essentially of the following steps: moving the gear wheel into the defined end position (park position) independently of engagement with the output shaft and then connecting the output shaft to which the output lever was previously undetachably fixed to the gear wheel, with a press fit. Advantageous embodiments describe appropriate bearing possibilities for the gear wheel and suitable steps for facilitating the pressing-in process.

Abstract: A casing for a drive unit, particularly a drive unit for a wiper apparatus, consists of plastic reinforced with glass fiber. The drive unit casing is open at one side and is sealed there by means of a metallic cover, where the cover serves at the same time as an axial support for the support axes of the drive unit. The use of plastic reinforced with glass fiber gives the casing a sufficient strength, and additionally has the advantage that the drive unit casing is significantly lighter than corresponding casings which are constructed in metal.