Abstract: An airbag for a vehicle is constructed to be arranged in the region of the vehicle roof and has at least one inflatable chamber. The arrangement of the airbag is above securing portions which extend from the inflatable chamber upwards in the direction of the vehicle roof, with the securing portions having inflatable regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-aminocarbonyl-5(2H)-isoxazolones as selective ligands of a high-affinity binding site of diisopropyl fluorophosphate (DFP) on brain membranes for the prophylaxis and treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, in particular cognitive disorders, depression, schizophrenia and anxiety.

Abstract: A process for preventing overturning during the landing of an aircraft or spacecraft using an air bag type landing impact-damping system, which is inflated with gas before the landing and from which gas is discharged via discharge valves during the landing. The process includes using as the air bag type landing impact-damping system a system that is divided into a plurality of chambers that can be inflated with gas and from which gas is released independently from one another, and that a pressure difference is generated during landing in the individual chambers of the air bag type landing impact-damping system.

Abstract: A light waveguide such as a monomode fiber is inserted into a bore in a body of ductile material, and is mounted and centered using a deformation punch having individual needles which can be moved independently of one another. This provides an improvement over a conventional technique, in which an annular punch is initially employed to exert pressure on the end face of a core member symmetrical to the axis of a sleeve having the core member. For adjustment in accordance with the conventional technique, an asymmetrical pressure is exerted onto the end face in a further process step, with individual punches serving as deformation tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for optical fibres, notably monomode fibres, which includes a receptacle which is accommodated in a housing sleeve. At least one connector pin is inserted into the receptacle. The connector pin is provided with a collar which is axially pressed against the end face of the receptacle by a screw cap which can be screwed onto the end of the receptacle. The receptacle is provided with a radial vent hole at the area of the end face of the inserted connector pin, which vent hole opens into a free space which extends in the axial direction between the receptacle and the housing sleeve and wherefrom air can escape to the environment.

Abstract: A connector for light waveguides comprising a housing and at least one clamping member provided in the housing. The clamping member comprises a base having a V-shaped guide groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing. The guide groove receives a light waveguide plug. A pressure element is provided opposite the guide groove. The pressure element consists of a clamping bridge and pressure members acting thereon. The height of the pressure members is smaller than the distance between the engaging surface of the clamping bridge and the wall of the housing extending opposite the engaging surface. Screw caps are provided to be screwed laterally on the housing and to act on the pressure members via a pressure piece. The pressure members consist of individual balls which have the same diameter and which are provided in at least one row, one behind the other, in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: To permit continued operation of a vehicle in spite of malfunction of an electronic ignition computer system, or any other electronic control module in an automotive vehicle, a transducer (10) provides an output to a trigger stage which has its output connected a digitally operating microprocessor (17) and to a bypass or transfer switch (21). The output from the microprocessor is connected to an analog and operating output stage (19, 20) to be controlled by the digital system of the microprocessor (17). Upon sensing of low operating voltage (U) as determined, for example, by a threshold switch (22), or of starting condition the switch (21) is closed, bypassing or interrupting connection to the microprocessor, and directly connecting signals from the transducer output stage to the input of the ignition circuit to permit operation under emergency conditions.

Abstract: An arrangement for coupling the ends of optical waveguides includes a housing including at least one first passage for receiving the optical waveguide ends, a second passage for accommodating a plurality of pressing bodies, and at least one slot which extends along an arcuate course between the first and second passages and separates a clamping portion situated between the passages from the remainder of the housing which is constructed as a unitary body. The partial separation of the clamping portion from the remainder of the housing body permits it to resiliently yield to the pressure exerted by the pressing bodies, and thus to clamp the waveguide end in the first passage. A plurality of the first passages may be provided in the housing body around the second passage, each connected with the second passage by an arcuate slot. Another slot may surround the first passage at a distance therefrom.

Abstract: An arrangement for coupling optical fiber ends mounted in respective connectors includes an elongated hollow housing, a first clamping member of a prismatic configuration extending over the entire length of the housing and having a longitudinally extending V-shaped groove for partially receiving the connectors, and a pair of second clamping members each overlying one of the connectors in registry with the V-shaped groove of the first clamping member. A plurality of pressing bodies, subdivided by a separating pin in two groups, is received in a longitudinally extending recess of the housing in juxtaposition with the second clamping members. A force exerted by an end cap threadedly mounted at the respective end of the housing is transmitted by the pressing bodies to the respective second clamping members to press the same into clamping engagement with the respective optical fiber connectors received in the V-shaped groove of the first clamping member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for connecting the terminals of a pair of light-conductive filaments. The coupling device includes a housing, a clamping elongated member positioned within a recess formed in the housing and having a bore to receive two opposite ends of the terminals to be coupled. The clamping member is formed with two parallel longitudinal extensions. The housing is provided with two grooves each positioned in the region of the recess of the housing and extending transversely to the longitudinal central plane of the recess. Each of the grooves accommodates a plurality of pressure-transmitting elements. The housing is closed at each end thereof with a cup-shaped enclosure threadably mounted on the housing.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling at least one electrical switching element in internal combustion engines, particularly the main relay of the voltage supply, in accordance with one operating characteristic and with a switch position which indicates an operating condition, in which the signal corresponding to the operating characteristic can be fed to a storage device whose charging and/or discharging process can be influenced by the switch relative to the ignition with the value of the storage signal serving to control the electrical switching element. Furthermore, the signal in accordance with the operating condition and, indirectly or directly, corresponding to the operating characteristic can be fed to a connection point whose output signal can be switched to a switching device for heating the heating wire in an air flow rate meter to a red-hot condition.