Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a support web (10) that is made of a predefined amount of plastic material by means of a plurality of molding elements (16, 17) which are formed in hollow spaces (12) of a mold (5), the plastic material being fed to the mold (5) via at least one extruder nozzle (1) of an extruder apparatus (18). In order to be able to lower the processing temperature while the plastic material obtains a very good molding behavior into the respective hollow spaces of a mold, the plastic material is intrinsically provided with at least one additive in such a way that the melt flow index (MFI) of the plastic material remains constant or preferably increases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a supporting web made of a predeterminable amount of plastic material, comprising a multitude of molded elements, which are molded inside mold cavities (12) of a forming tool (5). While applying a negative pressure at least in one portion of the mold cavities (12), enough plastic material is always applied to the mold wall (13) of the respective mold cavity in order to form a cavity (22) inside the molded element. The invention also relates to a supporting web having a multitude of molded elements that is produced by using the aforementioned method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) comprising a plurality of closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302, 302a) such as hooks, mushroom heads or loops. Said closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) comprises a flat carrier (3; 103; 203; 303) and the closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302, 302a) protrude from at least one surface (4) of the carrier (3; 103; 203; 303). The inventive closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) is characterised in that it comprises a heating means (5; 105; 205; 305), at least in certain sections, which converts supplied energy into heat. The invention also relates to an associated production method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) comprising a plurality of closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302, 302a) such as hooks, mushroom heads or loops. Said closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) comprises a flat carrier (3; 103; 203; 303) and the closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302, 302a) protrude from at least one surface (4) of the carrier (3; 103; 203; 303). The inventive closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) is characterised in that it comprises an illuminant (5; 105; 205; 305), at least in certain sections, which emits light when supplied with energy. The invention also relates to an associated production method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (1; 101) comprising a plurality of picture elements (2; 102) for displaying still and moving images, alphanumeric characters or the like. According to the invention, said picture elements can be controlled, either individually or in groups, by means of an electronic control System, and the display device (1; 101) comprises a first flat Substrate (3; 103). The invention is characterised in that the first flat Substrate (3; 103) comprises fastening elements (5; 105) which project, at least in sections, from the first surface (4; 104) thereof, in order to detachably fix the display device (1; 101) to a carrier device (7), by the co-operation of the fastening elements (5; 105) of the first flat Substrate (3; 103) with the carrier device (7).

Abstract: A process for produces an adhesive closing element including a plurality of hook elements connected to a backing (10) forming a single piece with the hook elements and being disposed symmetrically thereon. The hook elements are provided in the form of a stem component (17) having a head piece (16). A deformable material is introduced into a forming zone in between a production master (3) and a forming tool (5). The opposite-lying defining walls, at least when seen in a longitudinal section of the respective forming cavity (12), are provided with a continuous convex trajectory. A continuous transition between the cross-sectional forms of the stem component (17) and the head piece (16) is provided for a hooking of the backing (10) resulting in seamless removal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a contact-fastener part, according to which a support (10) is manufactured with a plurality of columns (12), the latter being preferably produced as one-piece with the support. On said contact-fastener part, at least some of the free ends of the columns (12) are provided with a plurality of individual filaments (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for creating adhesion elements on a substrate material (10) using at least one plastics material which is introduced into at least one shaping element (12). By producing adhesion elements with flared ends which adhere primarily as a result of van der Waals forces, the excellent adhesion characteristics of a gecko's foot are achieved in a biomechanical model without having to separate the setae fibres as in nature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device (1, 101, 201, 301) consisting of a plurality of adhesive closing elements (2) in the form of a book, mushroom head or clasp. The inventive closing device (1, 101, 201, 301) comprises a flat support (3, 103, 203, 303) and the adhesive closing elements (2) protruded from at least one surface (4) of the support (3, 103, 203, 303). Said invention is characterized in that said adhesive closing device (1, 101, 201, 301) is provided with at least one switching circuit (5, 503) comprising at least one electric and/or electronic component (6, 106; 7, 107, 207, 307).

Abstract: A device displays information in identification areas of traffic signs, signposts, billboards, license plates, etc. The identification area is provided with a surface having an artificially producible base structure and other structures or itself forms such a surface having a self-cleaning effect. The base structure has or develops a capillary effect in which the quotient of capillary work and adhesion work is greater than 1. The capillaries have a negative rise, that is, liquid is pressed form the capillaries, providing the self-cleaning effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface for an article that has an artificially producible base structure (10). The respective structure (12) has or develops a capillary effect at which the quotient from capillary work (K) and adhesion work (A) is larger 1. The capillary structures and their respective capillaries therefore have a so-called negative capillary rise, that means that liquid is forced from the capillaries, thereby allowing for a self-cleaning effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a touch-and-close fastener element (16) comprising a multitude of hook means (26), which are provided with a support as one piece and in the shape of stems (28) with hook heads (30) located at the ends thereof. Each of the hook heads (30) is provided, at least in part, with an additional head part (36) made of an additional material. A touch-and-close fastener system is created in which the respective head part (36) is made from the duroplastic molding compound serving as the additional material. One the one hand, the touch-and-close fastener system can withstand high temperature and mechanical stresses and, on the other hand, leads to improved adhesion values and peel strength values in a corresponding embodiment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a touch-and-close fastener element (18) comprising a multitude of hook means (16), which are provided with a support (26) as one piece. In order to form said support (26), a plastic material in a free-flowing state is fed to a gap (22) located between a pressing device (24) and a shaping device (10) that is provided with cavities (14) for shaping the respective hook means (16). A support (26) having a small thickness can be obtained and/or the removal of the support (26) from the shaping device (10) is facilitated by feeding the plastic material together with the supporting part (32) into the gap (22), whereby the supporting part bears the support (26) between the pressing device (24) and the plastic material.

Abstract: A surface for an object has base structure (10) which can be synthetically produced, a first type of projections (12) and a second type of projections (16). The projections of each respective type lie adjacent to one another. This structural surface provides a self-cleaning surface which is cost-effective to produce and has excellent dirt-resistant properties. The adjacent projections of the first type (12) are in close contact with one another. The projections of the first and second types (12, 16) are located on a common side, facing away from the object. The projections of the second type (16) are arranged on the projections of the first type. The invention also relates to a method for producing the surface and to its use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an adhesive closing element comprising a plurality of hook elements connected to a backing (10) forming a single piece therewith and being disposed symmetrically thereon. Said elements are provided in the form of a stem component (17) having a head piece (16), wherein a deformable material is introduced into a forming zone in between a production master (3) and a forming tool (5). The opposite-lying defining walls, at least when seen in a longitudinal section of the respective forming cavity (12) are provided with a continuous convex trajectory, whereby a continuous transition between the cross-sectional forms of the stem component (17) and the head piece (16) is provided for a hooking means of the backing (10) resulting in seamless removal.

Abstract: A method for producing an adhesive closing element having a plurality of hook elements formed as a single piece with a support. The hook elements are rod-shaped and have enlargements at their ends. A thermoplastic synthetic material is fed into the gap between two moveable tools in a plastic or liquid state. The tools are driven such that a support is formed in the gap and displaced in a direction of conveyance. The hook elements are formed by forming elements acting on the gap. The hook elements are formed on both sides of tile support by the forming elements that are active on both sides of the gap.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fixing closure element comprising a plurality of interlocking means which are configured with a support (17) as one piece. According to the inventive method, a thermoplastic material is fed to the slit between a pressure tool (3) and a shaping tool (5). A sieve (11) comprising continuous cavities is used as a shaping element on the shaping tool (5). The interlocking means are formed such that the thermoplastic material is at least partially hardened in the cavities of the sieve (11). A shaping tool which comprises a second shaping element (11), said element interacting with the cavities of the sieve, is used on the side of the sieve (13) facing away from the pressure tool (3). The thermoplastic material is shaped using said second shaping element.

Abstract: A device for displaying information in identification areas of traffic signs, signposts, billboards, license plates, etc. The identification area is provided with a surface having an artificially producible base structure and other structures or itself forms such a surface having a self-cleaning effect. The base structure has or develops a capillary effect in which the quotient of capillary work and adhesion work is greater than 1. The capillaries have a negative rise, that is, liquid is pressed form the capillaries, providing the self-cleaning effect.