Abstract: A sliding door system having a sliding door for being moved between a closed position and an open position, and an energy guide chain connected on one end to the sliding door and on the other end to a chassis of the vehicle. Electrical lines are disposed in and guided by the energy guide chain for transmitting electricity to components arranged in the sliding door. A curved region is formed between the ends of the energy guide chain, which moves with the sliding door and changes its radii of curvature depending on the position of the sliding door.

Abstract: A power transmission device is proposed especially for long pathways, which comprises at least one energy supply unit composed of members, which are linked together around axes perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the energy supply unit, wherein a first end of the energy supply unit can be fixed locally and the second end can be moved at least in the longitudinal direction. The energy supply unit forms an upper run and a lower run, whereby between these at least one cart is arranged, which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the energy supply unit. This cart has a base body, which is connected to a return motion device. The return motion device is formed at least partially by at least on curved guide channel, so that the energy supply unit is guided in the curved region.

Abstract: A line guidance unit, for the guidance of lines, cables or similar, with a fist end (10) which may be fixed and a second end (11) which is displaceable; is disclosed. The line guidance unit (2) comprises a channel (12), embodied as segments (13). The segments are connected with at least one support strip (1). The line guidance unit comprises means which embody the line guidance unit (2) in an arc relative to a straight line joining the both ends (10, 11), in the extended state.

Abstract: For the purpose of providing a simplified manner for the production of a joint between a transverse link and a link plate for a chain link of an energy guide chain, it is proposed that the link plate has a fixing means which is suitable for and intended for separable joining of the link plate with a transverse link. The fixing means has at least one locking means. Furthermore, at least one torsional element is provided. This is joined to the fixing means and a wall of the link plate so that it can be pivoted essentially around a longitudinal axis of the link plate. For releasing at least one transverse link, the at least one torsional element is twisted essentially around a longitudinal axis of the link plate. Through this design of a link plate according to the invention, safe and reliable joint between the link plate and a transverse link is made possible.

Abstract: The supporting belt (1) according to this invention of a line guidance unit (2) for guiding lines, cables or the like is characterized in that the supporting belt (1) has alternating supporting sections (3) and articulated sections (8), and the supporting sections (3) and the articulated section (8) are made of materials having different properties by the multicomponent process. With the help of the supporting belt (1) according to this invention, the line guidance unit (2) according to this invention, comprising such a supporting belt (1), as well as the method according to this invention for producing the supporting belt (1) according to this invention, it is possible to achieve a guidance of lines, cables or the like in a simple, rugged, reliable and inexpensive manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link for a power transmission chain, at least partly embodied from a composition containing at least: a. a recyclable raw material, b. a material for binding said recyclable raw material and c. optional adjuncts and additives. In comparison to conventional chain links, the above chain link can be produced in a more environmentally-friendly and economical manner with a saving of non-recyclable raw materials, such as for example crude oil whilst retaining similar or adequate functional properties in comparison with conventional chain links for power transmission chains.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding door system for a vehicle, in particular, a motor vehicle. The system comprises at least one sliding door (33A, 35B) that can be displaced along a track. The system is equipped with at least one power conduction device (1, 34, 35), which is connected at one end (3) to the sliding door (33A, 35B) and at the other end (2) to a fixed part of the vehicle. At least one section (4, 36) comprising articulated elements (5, 36), is situated between the two ends (1, 2) of the power conduction device. The system is equipped with at least one support (6, 13, 16, 18, 21, 38), along which the section or sections (4, 36) of the power conduction device are horizontally displaced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link of a power transmission unit for guiding cables, tubes, or similar. Said chain link comprises two side plates (1, 2) which are interconnected by means of at least one transversal web (3, 4). Each side plate (1, 2) is provided with one respective zone that is used for hingedly connecting the same to another side plate (1, 2). The distances (a, b) between the swivel pins (7, 8) and the longitudinal edges of the sideplates (1, 2) are different.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to simplify the creation of a connection between a flight (14) and a link plate for a chain link (1) of an energy guiding chain. To this end, the link plate comprises a fixing means (4) that is defined in such a way as to detachably connect the link plate to a flight. Said fixing means comprises at least one locking means (5). Furthermore, at least one torsion element (6) is provided. Said torsion element is coupled to the fixing means and to a wall of the link plate in such a way that it can be deflected essentially about a longitudinal axis of the link plate. According to the invention, the at least one torsion element is essentially twisted about a longitudinal axis of the link plate, at least in order to release a flight. The inventive embodiment of a link plate enables a secure and reliable connection to be created between the link plate and a flight.

Abstract: A power transmission device is proposed especially for long pathways, which comprises at least one energy supply (1) unit composed of members, which are linked together around axes (3) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the energy supply unit (1), wherein a first end of the energy supply unit (1) can be fixed locally and the second end (5) can be moved at least in the longitudinal direction. The energy supply unit forms an upper run (8) and a lower run (7), whereby between these at least one cart (9) is arranged, which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the energy supply unit. This cart has a base body (10), which is connected to a return motion device (12). The return motion device is formed at least partially by at least on curved guide channel (13), so that the energy supply unit (1) is guided in the curved region (6).

Abstract: The Invention relates to a cover (1) for an energy conveying chain. The cover (1) has a first end region (2) and a second end region (3) with at least one elastic section (4) positioned between the first (1) and second (2) end regions. The elastic section (4) is made in such a way that the ratio of a theoretical length modification of the cover (1) to an actual length modification of the cover is less than 1.

Abstract: A link plate is proposed for forming at least one member of an energy guide chain, which has overlap regions with stops that limit the angular position of the energy guide chain. Each of the overlap regions has a central region which is surrounded by at least two regions in which some stop faces are formed. It is proposed that a first region has stop faces where these stop faces, in the case of an energy guide chain composed from link plates, determine a curvature region in a transition region between a lower trunk and upper trunk of the energy guide chain. The second region has stop faces which determine a prestressing in the energy guide chain. In addition to the two regions, the link plate may have a third region, which has at least one stop with at least one stop face, where the stop has a spring-elastic characteristic. Through the spring-elastic characteristic, damping of the movement during a pivoting process of the link plates is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding door system for a vehicle, in particular, a motor vehicle. Said system comprises at least one sliding door (33A, 35B) that can be displaced along a track. The system is equipped with at least one power conduction device (1, 34, 35), which is connected at one end (3) to the sliding door (33A, 35B) and at the other end (2) to a fixed part of the vehicle. At least one section (4, 36) comprising articulated elements (5, 36), is situated between the two ends (1, 2) of the power conduction device. The system is equipped with at least one support (6, 13, 16, 18, 21, 38), along which the section or sections (4, 36) of the power conduction device are horizontally displaced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic chain link, which has interspaced plates (10, 11) as well as lower and upper cross-connecting elements (15) that connect said plates, whereby at least one cross-connecting element is connected to one of the plates (10) in an articulated manner. According to the invention, at least one of the plates is firstly produced followed by the production of at least one of the cross-connecting elements while simultaneously forming a joint connection between one of the plates and one of the cross-connecting elements.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention concerns a robot with at least one conductor guiding apparatus (1) running at least partially on the outside, in which guiding apparatus conductors, hoses or similar are guided. The conductor guiding apparatus (1) has at least one spatially deflectable section formed by members (4) each having a central body (5) through which a flexible linking element (6) extends. The members (4) form a channel (9) for accommodating supply conductors.

Abstract: For supplying energy to users in a sliding door, a sliding door system is proposed which has a sliding door, which can be moved between a closed position and an open position, where at least one energy guide chain is provided, which can be connected on one end to the sliding door and on the other end to a chassis of the vehicle. Lines are guided in the energy guide chain to electrical users which are arranged in the sliding door. A curved region is formed between the ends of the energy guide chain, which wanders with the path of the movement of the sliding door. Depending on the position of the sliding door, the curved region has different radii of curvature.

Abstract: A link plate is proposed for forming at least one member of an energy guide chain, which has overlap regions with stops that limit the angular position of the energy guide chain. Each of the overlap regions has a central region which is surrounded by at least two regions in which some stop faces are formed. It is proposed that a first region has stop faces where these stop faces, in the case of an energy guide chain composed from link plates, determine a curvature region in a transition region between a lower trunk and upper trunk of the energy guide chain. The second region has stop faces which determine a prestressing in the energy guide chain. In addition to the two regions, the link plate may have a third region, which has at least one stop with at least one stop face, where the stop has a spring-elastic characteristic. Through the spring-elastic characteristic, damping of the movement during a pivoting process of the link plates is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover (1) for an energy conveying chain. Said cover (1) comprises a first end region (2) and a second end region (3). At least one elastic section (4) is positioned between the first (2) and the second end region (3). The elastic region (4) is configured in such a way that the ratio of a theoretical length modification of the cover (1) to an actual length modification of said cover (1) is less than 1.

Abstract: The object of the invention pertains to an arrangement comprising a vehicle seat, especially a vehicle seat of a motor vehicle, and at least one power conduit, which is connected on one end to the vehicle seat and on the other end to a structure, especially a vehicle structure, the vehicle seat being moveable relative to the structure.

Abstract: The supporting belt (1) according to this invention of a line guidance unit (2) for guiding lines, cables or the like is characterized in that the supporting belt (1) has alternating supporting sections (3) and articulated sections (8), and the supporting sections (3) and the articulated section (8) are made of materials having different properties by the multicomponent process. With the help of the supporting belt (1) according to this invention, the line guidance unit (2) according to this invention, comprising such a supporting belt (1), as well as the method according to this invention for producing the supporting belt (1) according to this invention, it is possible to achieve a guidance of lines, cables or the like in a simple, rugged, reliable and inexpensive manner.