Abstract: A cable tie has a band and having a tensioning device which is integrated in the band and which divides the band into a first and a second region, each of which regions has a toothed portion. A cable channel, or a component, to which an object, such as for example a cable harness, is to be fastened can remain in the fitting position because both ends of the cable tie can be plugged into cable locks from one side. No tools are required for the fitting of the cable tie.

Abstract: A cable tie has a band and having a tensioning device which is integrated in the band and which divides the band into a first and a second region, each of which regions has a toothed portion. A cable channel, or a component, to which an object, such as for example a cable harness, is to be fastened can remain in the fitting position because both ends of the cable tie can be plugged into cable locks from one side. No tools are required for the fitting of the cable tie.

Abstract: An arrangement for fastening at least one elongated object (1) in a motor vehicle is suggested, where by means of a fastening means (4) the elongated object (1) is attached to at least one fixed point on the fastening element (2). The fastening element (2) is releasably connectable to the receiving element (3) and fixedly mounted at the fixed point.

Abstract: An arrangement for a moisture tight passing of a line (14) through a wall is indicated. The arrangement includes a line (14) surrounding the passage (1) in the mounted position. The passage (1) has an approximately sleeve shaped housing (2) with an interrupted sleeve shape opening (9) that can be placed in the radial direction on the finished line (14). The passage (1) further has a sealing element (3) which has a ring shaped part (5) and a web (4) which protrudes in the axial direction from the ring shaped part which tightly closes the opening (9) of the housing (2) in the mounted position. The web (4) has a slot (7) extending in its longitudinal direction, which at its one end is open toward the outside and the other end ends in a hole (6) in which the line (14) is located tightly surrounded after pushing the sealing element (3) radially on the same in the mounted position. The ring shaped part (5) of the sealing element (3) is, after assembly of the housing (2), secured to the outer surface thereof.

Abstract: An arrangement (1) is provided for electrically connecting a movable structural component of a motor vehicle mounted on a central unit with electrical elements in a body of a motor vehicle. The movable structural component is pivotally fastened about at least two points of rotation (12) to an axis of rotation (9?) on the vehicle body. A number of electrical elements are connected to the electrical lines fastened to a cable set (2) which is partially mounted in a free space between the vehicle body and the movable structural component. The cable set (2) is arranged and secured with a straight configuration between two points of rotation (12) surrounded by a protective element. The center axis (9?) of the cable set (2) corresponds at least partially to the axis of rotation of the movable component.

Abstract: An arrangement for a moisture tight passing of a line (14) through a wall is indicated. The arrangement includes a line (14) surrounding the passage (1) in the mounted position. The passage (1) has an approximately sleeve shaped housing (with an interrupted sleeve shape opening (9) that can be placed in the radial direction. on the finished line (14). The passage (1) further has a sealing element (3) which has a ring shaped part (5) and a web (4) which protrudes in the axial direction from the ring shaped part which tightly closes the opening (9) of the housing (2) in the mounted position. The web (4) has a slot (7) extending in its longitudinal direction, which at its one end is open toward the outside and the other end ends in a hole (6) in which the line (14) is located tightly surrounded after pushing the sealing element (3) radially on the same in the mounted position. The ring shaped part (5) of the sealing element (3) is, after assembly of the housing (2), secured to the outer surface thereof.

Abstract: An arrangement for fastening at least one elongated object (1) in a motor vehicle is suggested, where by means of a fastening means (4) the elongated object (1) is attached to at least one fixed point on the fastening element (2). The fastening element (2) is releasably connectable to the receiving element (3) and fixedly mounted at the fixed point.

Abstract: An arrangement (1) is provided for electrically connecting a movable structural component of a motor vehicle mounted on a central unit with electrical elements in a body of a motor vehicle. The movable structural component is pivotally fastened about at least two points of rotation (12) to an axis of rotation (9?) on the vehicle body. A number of electrical elements are connected to the electrical lines fastened to a cable set (2) which is partially mounted in a free space between the vehicle body and the movable structural component. The cable set (2) is arranged and secured with a straight configuration between two points of rotation (12) surrounded by a protective element. The center axis (9?) of the cable set (2) corresponds at least partially to the axis of rotation of the movable component.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining the filling level of a liquid in a container is provided. The apparatus includes at least one element coupled with a body at least partially immersed in the liquid, the at least one element transmitting and/or receiving acoustic signals. The at least one element may include an element that both transmits and receives acoustic signals, and may include elements that have a transmitting-only element and a receiving-only element. The acoustic signals generated by the at least one element propagate along a surface of the body, which may be solid or hollow. The body is arranged in such a manner that at least one part of a surface can be wetted by the liquid. The body has, at different container heights, regions which reflect the acoustic signals that may be detected and analyzed by a unit to determine the container liquid level.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a distance includes a converter element that generates n acoustic surface wave, a surface that feeds over at least part of the acoustic surface wave to a surface having a reflection point, and a processor that determines a distance between the apparatus and the reflection point from the propagation time of the acoustic surface wave. The converter element registers the acoustic surface wave reflected at the reflection point.

Abstract: A bearing including a first and a second bearing element that are movable relative to one another, a lubricant arranged between the first and the second bearing element for reducing the friction between the first and the second bearing element, at least one transmitter for exciting acoustic waves in the first or the second bearing element, the transmitter being arranged on the first or the second bearing element; at least one receiver for receiving acoustic waves evoked by the transmitter, the receiver being arranged on the first or the second bearing element, wherein information related to properties of the lubricant can be determined using a signal generated by the receiver upon receipt of acoustic waves evoked by the transmitter. The invention is also related to a method for determining properties of a lubricant in a bearing.

Abstract: A device for connecting functional elements is indicated which are arranged in a sliding door of a motor vehicle, with at least one supply source present in the body of the motor vehicle through lines which extend between the functional elements and the supply source. The sliding door is mounted on a carriage which is moveable back and forth in the bottom area of the motor vehicle essentially over the entire width of a door opening (3). Lines connected to a connection point (14) of the supply source are arranged in a guide chain (16) which is composed of mechanically stable chain links which are moveably connected to each other, wherein the guide chain is pivotally fastened with a first end to the sliding door and with a second end in the area of the connection point (14) to the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing, comprising: a first and a second bearing element (11, 13, 17, 12, 14, 18) that are movable relative to one another; a lubricant (2) arranged between the first and the second bearing element (11, 13, 17, 12, 14, 18) for reducing the friction between the first and the second bearing element; at least one transmitter (3) for exciting acoustic waves (A, A1, A2) in the first or the second bearing element (11, 13, 17, 12, 14, 18), the transmitter (3) being arranged on the first or the second bearing element; at least one receiver (4) for receiving acoustic waves evoked by the transmitter (3), the receiver (4) being arranged on the first or the second bearing element (11, 13, 17, 12, 14, 18), wherein information related to properties of the lubricant (2) can be determined using a signal generated by the receiver (4) upon receipt of acoustic waves evoked by the transmitter (3). The invention is also related to a method for determining properties of a lubricant in a bearing.

Abstract: A device for connecting functional elements is indicated which are arranged in a sliding door of a motor vehicle, with at least one supply source present in the body of the motor vehicle through lines which extend between the functional elements and the supply source. The sliding door is mounted on a carriage which is moveable back and forth in the bottom area of the motor vehicle essentially over the entire width of a door opening (3). Lines connected to a connection point (14) of the supply source are arranged in a guide chain (16) which is composed of mechanically stable chain links which are moveably connected to each other, wherein the guide chain is pivotally fastened with a first end to the sliding door and with a second end in the area of the connection point (14) to the body of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for investigating a structure and a structure for receiving and/or conducting a liquid or soft medium, the method comprising the steps of: a) exciting acoustic waves in the structure by means of at least one transmitter, b) converting at least a part of the energy associated with the acoustic waves (A) excited in the structure into volume sound waves of the medium, c) reconverting at least a part of the energy associated with the volume sound waves into acoustic wave energy of the structure thereby generating acoustic waves in the structure, d) receiving acoustic waves evoked by the transmitter by at least one receiver, and e) verifying whether a coating is present on a surface of the structure and/or if a coating is present determining properties of the coating by evaluating a signal generated by the receiver upon receipt of acoustic waves evoked by the transmitter and/or verifying whether a level of the medium (5) is below a predetermined value.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a distance includes a converter element that generates n acoustic surface wave, a surface that feeds over at least part of the acoustic surface wave to a surface having a reflection point, and a processor that determines a distance between the apparatus and the reflection point from the propagation time of the acoustic surface wave. The converter element registers the acoustic surface wave reflected at the reflection point.

Abstract: A device for detecting a condition at a plate or a wall of a domestic appliance, in particular a kitchen appliance, simplifies and improves condition detection. A sound wave transmitter disposed at least at one first location of the plate or the wall transmits sound waves onto the plate or the wall. A sound wave receiver or a sound wave-reflecting element is disposed at a second location of the plate or the wall remote from the sound wave transmitter. At least one parameter of the sound waves is influenced by a condition prevailing between the first location and the second location. An evaluation circuit evaluates the condition-governed influencing of the sound waves.

Abstract: A method for measuring physical properties or characteristics of liquids uses an acoustic transfer system that utilizes Rayleigh waves. A wave guide with at least one test section formed from a solid surface made from non-piezo-electric material, contacts the liquid medium to be measured and/or a transfer system. A sender sends acoustic wave energy that includes at least one Rayleigh wave, and at least part of the acoustic wave energy leaving the sender passes at least once through a mode converter on its way to the receiver, whereby this part of its wave energy is converted at least partly from a Rayleigh wave (RW) into a volume sound wave (VW) or vice versa. The physical characteristics or physical properties of the liquid are then determined using changes of at least a parameter of the Rayleigh wave.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling a displaceable object operated by a motorized drive unit, for example a window pane, sliding roof or the like in a motor vehicle, and is particularly suitable for use as an anti-collision protector. By using surface waves in the area being monitored, it allows a simplified attachment of transmitter and receiver on the displaceable object. At least one mode converter is mounted in active connection with the area being monitored or with an area connected to this area wherein the mode converter (a) converts a volume wave running into the monitoring area (5,5') into a surface wave and/or (b) converts a surface wave running into the receiver into a volume wave. The mode converter is preferably constructed from several periodically arranged elements which are mounted along the propagation direction of the surface wave and have a division t which corresponds approximately to the wave length .lambda. of the surface wave.

Abstract: This task is solved according to the invention by a design corresponding to the characteristic of the claim. The inert insertion according to the invention has the shape of a cylinder with a cone or truncated cone-shaped extension whereby the transition from cylinder to extension takes place without break. The inert insertion is to be arranged in the explosive of the shaped charge oriented such that it points with its free end tapering to the cone tip or top surface, respectively, of the truncated cone in the direction to the primer charge and correspondingly with its cylindrical part in the direction to the lining of the shaped charge. This inert insertion from cylinder and cone or truncated cone, respectively, has been shown to be especially favorable in comparison to the well-known forms of inert insertion. The effect of shaped charge rounds equipped with it on modern multiplate targets was significantly better than those of charges with inert insertions of conventional form.