Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary latch closure with a rotary latch (2) which is mounted on a base plate (1) of a housing or the like in such a way that it can be rotated from a blocking position into a release position and, in the blocking position, uses a fork mouth (5) to keep a locking dog (4) of a mating locking part from being displaced in an opening direction (P2), whereas, in the release position, said locking dog (4) can be displaced in the opening direction (P2). The significant provision is that, when it is displaced between the blocking position and the release position, the rotary latch (2) rotates successively about points of rotation disposed at different locations with respect to the rotary latch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary-latch lock (1) having a rotary latch (6) which is retained in a locked position by a catch (9), and having an actuating member (19) which can be displaced by an electric motor from a starting position into an actuating position and is intended for pivoting the catch (9) into a release position, in which the rotary latch (6) can pivot into an open position. In order to optimize the functioning of the rotary-latch lock, the invention proposes to provide a release member (24) which by means of the rotary latch (6), as the latter rotates into the open position, releases the actuating member (19) for the catch (9) for return displacement into the starting position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary-latch lock (1) having a rotary latch (6) which is retained in a locked position by a catch (9), and having an actuating member (19) which can be displaced by an electric motor from a starting position into an actuating position and is intended for pivoting the catch (9) into a release position, in which the rotary latch (6) can pivot into an open position. In order to optimize the functioning of the rotary-latch lock, the invention proposes to provide a release member (24) which by means of the rotary latch (6), as the latter rotates into the open position, releases the actuating member (19) for the catch (9) for return displacement into the starting position.

Abstract: A device (1) for connecting first and second components (2, 3) which lie at a spacing from one another by clamping by a spacer (7), which is disposed in a spacing region, and a clamping piece (15) which clamps the two components (2, 3) with respect to one another, the securing actuation of the clamping piece (15) initially displacing the spacer (7) from a spaced position to a bearing position with respect to the second component (3) and then fixing the device to the first component (2) by clamping elements (13) which move into engagement against the wall of an insertion cavity (6) of the first component (2), wherein the spreading elements (13) are associated with the spacer (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for connecting components (2, 3) by clamping and by means of a spacer (7) which is arranged in the gap and a clamping component (15) which clamps the two components (2, 3) against each other, said components being situated at a distance from one another. The fixing movement of the clamping component (15) results in a displacement of the spacer (7) from a distanced position into a position of rest on the second component (3) and then results in the device being fixed to the first component (2) by means of clamping elements (13) that are brought to rest on the wall of an insertion cavity (6) pertaining to the first component (2). According to the invention, the spreading means (13) are allocated to the spacer (7).

Abstract: A seat back (35) with a headrest (40) on a vehicle seat (33). To reduce the whiplash effect during a front-end accident to a significant degree, the head rest (40) rests on a headrest support (38) that can be pivoted outward and forward around a horizontal axis (39), with the backward displacement of the support being restricted in terms of movement.

Abstract: A catch hook device for a front hood, or the like, on motor vehicles has a closure hoop and a catch hook, which can be fastened alternatively on the front end of the body of the car or on the front hood. The device holds the front hood in a slit-open position after the opening of the closure by mutual hook engagement. The hook engagement is detachable and can be obtained automatically upon the closing of the hood. In order to optimize the dependability of the closure and to prevent deformations, larger tolerance, etc.

Abstract: A device (1) for holding two structural parts in a spaced relationship with respect to each other, having a spacer for filling the distance between the two structural parts, which spacer has a support part (2) which can be brought into a position fixed in rotation with respect to the second structural part (7) and a rotary drive part (3) which can be displaced axially with respect to the support part (2) by rotation. The support part (2) and rotary drive part (3) rest on a helical engagement surface (14, 17) which has a slope which is opposite the slope of a thread of a screw (11) which, upon being screwed into an axial opening (15) in the rotary drive part (3) carries the latter therealong.

Abstract: A headrest (23) which pivots forward, by lever action, as a result of the mass of the upper body of a vehicle occupant acting on a pressure-bearing surface in the event of an impact from the rear. In order that in case of both a rear-end crash and a head-on crash of the vehicle, the headrest (23) follows the head of an individual sitting on the vehicle seat, the headrest (23) is positioned on a headrest carrier (17) which can be pivoted out of the backrest (3) in the forward direction and can be pivoted outward about a pin (19), this pin being located at a lower level than that of the pivot pin (21) of the headrest (23).

Abstract: A device for holding two structural parts (1, 2) in a spaced relationship with respect to each other, having a spacer for filling the distance between the two structural parts, the spacer having a support part (3) which can be brought into a position fixed for rotation with respect to the first structural part (1) and a rotary drive part (4) which can be displaced axially with respect to the support part (3) by rotation, the support part (3) and the rotary drive part (4) resting on a helical engagement surface (7, 8) which has a slope which is opposite the slope of a thread of a screw (5) which, upon being screwed into an axial opening (11) in the rotary drive part, carries the latter along in rotation. The support part (3) and rotary drive part (4) are magnetically attached to each other, the support part (3) and/or the rotary drive part (4) being of permanently magnetic material.

Abstract: A handle fitting (1) with displaceable actuating handle (10) which fitting can be inserted into an opening in a door (2), particularly the door of a motor vehicle, and fastened by means of a holding member (15).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device consisting of latch member and mating closure part for a swingable backrest of an automobile or the like, which latch member and mating closure part have fastening for in each case point attachment, on the one hand, to the backrest and, on the other hand, in fixed position to the body of the automobile, and the latch member has a manually actuatable detent element which enters into engagement behind the step on the mating closure part in order to obtain a locking position, an insertion pocket (2) which is formed by the latch member (1) for receiving the mating closure part (4) which is developed as a strap (3) and a latch head (6, 7; 48) which is formed by the detent member and is displaceable substantially transverse to the lengthwise direction in the pocket for engagement with a notching (8, 9, 10, 11; 51, 52, 53) associated with a strap (3) are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates a lock-cylinder key (S) having bit steps (6) protruding on the wide sides (4) of its key shank (1) for the positioning of the lock-cylinder tumblers (19). In order to obtain a particularly simple but very dependable solution from a locking standpoint, the bit steps (6) represent the extensions of the edges (10) of a wide-side opening (11).

Abstract: A device for the clamping attachment of spaced structural parts by a connecting screw and a distance plate arranged in the space between them, which plate is provided with ascent support surfaces opposite which there are form-fitting mating ascent support surfaces associated with the other structural part, the rotation of the support surfaces with respect to each other determining the axial distance assumed in the manner that the distance plate is carried along into the resting position by the connecting screw. In case of use the resting height (Al) is adapted to be reduced a predetermined amount by the clamping force of the connecting screw (4).

Abstract: A lock for doors, hinged covers or the like, particularly on motor vehicles, having a rotary fork latch which captures a closure member and engages in closed position with a locking pawl. In order that the lock remain in a dependable closed position even in the event of the action of transverse forces, the rotary fork latch (8) and the locking pawl (14) are in a form-locked engagement which is active in the direction of the support pin of the rotary fork latch (8).

Abstract: A lock, particularly for trunk, hatch or engine compartments of automotive vehicles or doors or the like, having a mating closure part adapted to be arranged on a hinged part and to be brought into a closed position by means of an external force, comprising a force accumulator which forms the external force charging by displacement of the hinged part. One end of the force accumulator cooperates with a lock part which grips the mating closure part, the other end of the force accumulator acting upon a swingably mounted charging lever adapted to be released before the force accumulator is charged.