Abstract: The disclosure sets out a method for producing an electrical line arrangement by integrally joining a free end of an electrical conductor to a metal component. The method includes reshaping a section of the metal component to form a receiving sleeve, inserting the conductor into the receiving sleeve, attaching a friction welding tool to the receiving sleeve, and moving the friction welding tool relative to the metal component and/or the conductor for generating welding energy for at least partially melting a portion facing the conductor, e.g. an inner wall, the metal component and/or the conductor.

Abstract: A fiber composite laminate having one or more fiber layers, comprising a first laminate region and a second laminate region. In the first laminate region, the fiber layers of the fiber composite laminate are impregnated with a thermoplastic elastomer material. In the second laminate region, fiber layers of a first lamina of the fiber composite laminate are impregnated with the thermoplastic elastomer matrix, and fiber layers of at least one second lamina of the fiber composite laminate that is positioned on top of the first lamina are impregnated with a thermosetting polymer matrix.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to antibodies specific to FcRn, formulations comprising the same, use of each in therapy, processes for expressing and optionally formulating said antibody, DNA encoding the antibodies and hosts comprising said DNA.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism used to connect or fasten a component to a structure or frame. The mechanism includes first and second complementary fastening members. A spring element extends between the first fastening member and the component. The first fastening member including a protruding frictional connection support portion including a bearing face or surface contacting or engaging the structure or frame. The bearing face is radially spaced from a body of the first fastening member.

Abstract: A motor vehicle multi-link axle having wheel suspension including a lower transverse link and an upper transverse link. A leaf spring extending transversely to a direction of travel of the vehicle and below the upper transverse link. A link element connects an end of the leaf spring to the upper transverse link. The link element having a first connection, connected to the upper transverse link, and a second connection, connected to the leaf spring. The link element adjustable to vary the distance between the first connection and the second connection. The multi-link axle may also include a connecting element that connects the second connection point of the link element to a connection point of the leaf spring, with the connecting adjustable to vary the distance between the second connection point of the link element and the connection point of the connecting element to the leaf spring.

Abstract: A fiber composite laminate having one or more fiber layers, comprising a first laminate region and a second laminate region. In the first laminate region, the fiber layers of the fiber composite laminate are impregnated with a thermoplastic elastomer material. In the second laminate region, fiber layers of a first lamina of the fiber composite laminate are impregnated with the thermoplastic elastomer matrix, and fiber layers of at least one second lamina of the fiber composite laminate that is positioned on top of the first lamina are impregnated with a thermosetting polymer matrix.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to antibodies specific to FcRn, formulations comprising the same, use of each in therapy, processes for expressing and optionally formulating said antibody, DNA encoding the antibodies and hosts comprising said DNA.

Abstract: A method for producing a fiber composite laminate, including the steps of applying pressure and/or heat to a first preform, which has one or more dry fiber layers and a thermoplastic elastomer, such that the thermoplastic portion of the thermoplastic elastomer completely impregnates the dry fiber layers of the first preform in at least one first region and only partially impregnates the dry fiber layers in at least one second region and, in a thermosetting polymer matrix, impregnating and curing the fiber layers of the second region of the first preform that are still dry and have not been impregnated with the thermoplastic portion of the thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to a polymerisable thermoset composition having improved flame retardant properties, a polymerised thermoset having improved flame retardant properties, a process for manufacturing the polymerised thermoset, and use of the polymerisable thermoset composition to produce lightweight construction components, preferably carbon fibre composites (CFRP), and a lightweight construction component, preferably carbon fibre composite (CFRP), containing the polymerised thermoset.

Abstract: A suspension member having an arm member and a ball joint section. The ball joint section having an opening receiving a press fit ball joint. The material of the ball joint section having a smaller material thickness than the material of the arm member. The ball joint section connected to the arm member.

Abstract: A device for administering a fluid product, the device including a first housing part provided with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to a polymerizable thermoset composition having improved flame retardant properties, a polymerized thermoset having improved flame retardant properties, a process for manufacturing the polymerized thermoset, and use of the polymerizable thermoset composition to produce lightweight construction components, preferably carbon fiber composites (CFRP), and a lightweight construction component, preferably carbon fiber composite (CFRP), containing the polymerized thermoset.

Abstract: A polymerizable thermoset composition including a polymerizable organic cyanate ester resin and a polymerizable aryl ethynyl-terminated polyimide, a polymerized thermoset, a process for the production of the polymerized thermoset as well as the use of the polymerizable thermoset composition for the production of lightweight construction components, preferably carbon fiber composite materials (CFC), and a lightweight construction component, preferably carbon fiber composite material (CFC), containing the polymerized thermoset are described.

Abstract: A suspension member for a motor vehicle including a control arm or transverse link having a ball joint seat for receiving a press-fit ball joint. The ball joint seat including a reinforcement section formed from the material of the suspension member in a region thereof provided for friction or press-fit contact with the ball joint. A method for producing the control arm or transverse link includes increasing the material thickness of the reinforcement section by deformation.

Abstract: A method for producing a fiber composite laminate, including the steps of applying pressure and/or heat to a first preform, which has one or more dry fiber layers and a thermoplastic elastomer, such that the thermoplastic portion of the thermoplastic elastomer completely impregnates the dry fiber layers of the first preform in at least one first region and only partially impregnates the dry fiber layers in at least one second region and, in a thermosetting polymer matrix, impregnating and curing the fiber layers of the second region of the first preform that are still dry and have not been impregnated with the thermoplastic portion of the thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A polymerizable thermoset composition including a polymerizable organic cyanate ester resin and a polymerizable aryl ethynyl-terminated polyimide, a polymerized thermoset, a process for the production of the polymerized thermoset as well as the use of the polymerizable thermoset composition for the production of lightweight construction components, preferably carbon fibre composite materials (CFC), and a lightweight construction component, preferably carbon fibre composite material (CFC), containing the polymerized thermoset are described.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to a polymerisable thermoset composition having improved flame retardant properties, a polymerised thermoset having improved flame retardant properties, a process for manufacturing the polymerised thermoset, and use of the polymerisable thermoset composition to produce lightweight construction components, preferably carbon fibre composites (CFRP), and a lightweight construction component, preferably carbon fibre composite (CFRP), containing the polymerised thermoset.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for producing a transverse member having a securable ball joint receiving member from a transverse member having an integral ball joint receiving member. The transverse member is the kind used for connecting a vehicle wheel to a vehicle structure. The method comprises providing a transverse member having an integral ball joint receiving member, separating the integral ball joint receiving member from the transverse member, and connecting a securable ball joint receiving member to the transverse member to replace the removed integral ball joint receiving member. This method may be performed to correct the position and orientation of a ball joint as provided by the integral ball joint receiving member or to further utilize a production tool that already produces a transverse member with an integral ball joint receiving member.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism used to connect or fasten a component to a structure or frame. The mechanism includes first and second complementary fastening members. A spring element extends between the first fastening member and the component. The first fastening member including a protruding frictional connection support portion including a bearing face or surface contacting or engaging the structure or frame. The bearing face is radially spaced from a body of the first fastening member.