Abstract: The invention relates to a connection between a steering mechanism and a steering column (1) of a motor vehicle steering system. The connection comprises a steering coupling (2) which connects these two components, is attached by one end (3) to the steering mechanism or to the steering column (1) and, at the other end (4), bears a coupling piece (5) in an articulated manner. The latter forms a connecting partner with the other component (1) in each case and has two clamping jaws (6, 7) which, after the coupling piece (5) has been pivoted around the axis of articulation (8), engage around a section (9) of the other component (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection between a steering mechanism and a steering column (1) of a motor vehicle steering system. The connection comprises a steering coupling (2) which connects these two components, is attached by one end (3) to the steering mechanism or to the steering column (1) and, at the other end (4), bears a coupling piece (5) in an articulated manner. The latter forms a connecting partner with the other component (1) in each case and has two clamping jaws (6, 7) which, after the coupling piece (5) has been pivoted around the axis of articulation (8), engage around a section (9) of the other component (1). Furthermore, the connection comprises a clamping screw which is inserted into two openings (19) formed in the clamping jaws (6, 7) and aligned with each other, and is screwed into a thread (20) in such a manner that the section (9) which is engaged around is secured by the clamping jaws (6, 7).

Abstract: In a method for setting up a digital synchronous cross-connect connection between data transmission units that are connected to interfaces of user devices, asynchronous interfaces are allocated an additive neutral element, and data signals that have been received in a data transmission unit via various data channels are added together. This makes it possible to accommodate even asynchronous subscribers in a synchronous cross-connect connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for transmitting binary data at a rate of R bits per second via an optical conductor of length d. A transmitter produces pulses of duration &tgr;, which is considerably shorter than the bit period 1/R associated with the rate R. Owing to the dispersive characteristics of the optical conductor, these pulses are broadened on their path to the receiver to a value which is approximately equal to the bit period 1/R. One advantage is that there is no a priori need to use a laser with a narrow spectral width to achieve a long transmission distance d.

Abstract: The method serves to handle a bag which is open at one end and has at least one closed edge and is disposed at the top of a stack of bags. A suction device is operated to descend and engage said bag at a closed edge thereof and then to ascend so as to raise said bag adjacent to said closed edge, whereby a gap is formed between said suction device and said stack. A bag support having a leading edge is moved through said gap relative to said closed edge and transversely thereto. Said bag is held in a raised position as said support is thus moved until said bag has been entirely drawn over said leading edge. Said bag is subsequently released and fed to a delivery table disposed adjacent to said bagging pipe. A plurality of suction heads are disposed adjacent to said delivery table to engage said bag on said table on the outside of said bag adjacent to said open end, then to move apart to open said bag at said open end. Said open end is then fitted onto said bagging pipe.