Abstract: A bearing unit (1) for a suspension strut (2) of a motor vehicle (3), has at least the following components: a guide ring (4) having a guide axis (5) for a wheel spring (6); a cap (7) with a damper holder (8) for a damper block (9); a bumpstop holder (10) for a bumpstop (11); an axial bearing (12) with a bearing pitch circle (13) for supporting the guide ring (4) on the cap (7) and for low-friction rotation about the guide axis (5) relative to the cap (7). The bumpstop holder (10) is formed integrally by the cap (7).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for installing a program code packet onto a device. A processor device of the device receives the program code packet via a first data connection from a device-external data source and forms a checksum value in response to the received program code packet. A controller which differs from the processor device is operated in the device. The controller receives a reference checksum value from a specified device-external update server device via a second data connection, which differs from the first data connection, and the checksum value formed by the processor device from same, and a specified installation procedure for installing the program code packet on the processor device is initiated by the controller in the processor device only in the event that the checksum value and the reference checksum value are identical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to granular functionalized silicas, wherein the Hg pore volume (<4 ?m) is more than 0.80 ml/g, dQ3=10% is more than 400 ?m, dQ3=90% is less than 3000 ?m, the ratio of d50 without ultrasound exposure to d50 after 3 min of ultrasound exposure is <4.00 and the carbon content is 1.0-15.0% by weight. The inventive granular functionalized silicas can be used as a support material, especially as a support for enzymes.

Abstract: The approach relates to a control device for a motor vehicle, that includes a printed circuit board having at least one microprocessor for providing functions of the control device. At least one security function of the functions is subject to a security requirement that is increased with respect to at least one other function of the functions. A security area is provided on the printed circuit board, in which area all the components provided for performing the security function, including at least one first microprocessor, are implemented so as to fulfill the security requirement. Any communication of the first microprocessor in and out of the security area, which communication at least partially uses the printed circuit board, takes place in an end-to-end encrypted manner. At least one second microprocessor, that does not meet the security requirement, provides the at least one other function outside the security area, and is arranged on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A frame for a façade, a façade element, a window or a door is formed from a number of profiled elements, at which an insulating glazing unit having at least two glass panes held at a distance from one another is retained. An intermediate space under negative pressure is formed between the glass panes. The insulating glazing unit is clampingly retained at the edge thereof between an inner sealing profiled element and an outer sealing profiled element and pressure strips are provided on the exterior of the insulating glazing unit, which pressure strips are fastened to the profiled elements of the frame. A thermal-conductor arrangement is provided on and/or in the inner sealing profiled elements at least in some areas. Due to the thermal-conductor arrangement, heat can be fed to the edge of the insulating glazing unit lying against the inner sealing profiled element in the event of cold outside temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a hydrophobized shaped thermal-insulation body, comprising pressing or compacting a thermal-insulation mixture containing a silica, an IR opacifier, an organosilicon compound A and an organosilicon compound B, wherein organosilicon compound A is hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) and organosilicon compound B corresponds to a substance of the formula RnSiX4-n, where R=hydrocarbyl radical having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, n=0, 1 or 2, X=Cl, Br or alkoxy group —OR1 where R1=hydrocarbyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or organosilicon compound B corresponds to a silanol of the formula HO[—Si(CH3)2O—]mH, where m=2-100.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for installing a program code packet onto a device. A processor device of the device receives the program code packet via a first data connection from a device-external data source and forms a checksum value in response to the received program code packet. A controller which differs from the processor device is operated in the device. The controller receives a reference checksum value from a specified device-external update server device via a second data connection, which differs from the first data connection, and the checksum value formed by the processor device from same, and a specified installation procedure for installing the program code packet on the processor device is initiated by the controller in the processor device only in the event that the checksum value and the reference checksum value are identical.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol esters with a particular oligomer distribution of the polyglycerol present, and to their use in particular in cosmetic formulations as, for example, emulsifier.

Abstract: Silicone rubber containing structurally modified hydrophobic pyrogenic silica.

Abstract: Fumed silica having a BET surface area of 200±15 m2/g, a grindometer value of less than 30 ?m and a median value by PCS of 65 to 85 nm is prepared by grinding a fumed silica having a surface area of 200±25 m2/g, and silicone rubber containing this silica.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol esters with a particular oligomer distribution of the polyglycerol present, and to their use in particular in cosmetic formulations as, for example, emulsifier.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the preparation of silicone gels, and the use thereof, especially in cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to granular functionalized silicas, wherein the Hg pore volume (<4 ?m) is more than 0.80 ml/g, dQ3=10% is more than 400 ?m, dQ3=90% is less than 3000 ?m, the ratio of d50 without ultrasound exposure to d50 after 3 min of ultrasound exposure is <4.00 and the carbon content is 1.0-15.0% by weight. The inventive granular functionalized silicas can be used as a support material, especially as a support for enzymes.

Abstract: Process for producing a composition comprising at least one surface-modified silica, where a) a hydrophilic silica b) is first brought into contact with from 5 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of hydrophilic silica of an ?,?-hydroxy-terminated oligodimethylsiloxane with an average molar mass of from 166 to 800 g/mol, where the contact takes place at temperatures of from ?10° C. to 50° C., and c) then allowing the resultant reaction mixture to stand for at least 3 days at temperatures of from ?10° C. to 50° C.

Abstract: A method for operating an open-end rotor spinning machine having a plurality of workstations, usually a large number, each including a spinning device with a rotor housing, to which negative pressure can be applied, in which a spinning rotor (23) revolves at a high rotational speed, to produce a yarn, as well as a winding device to produce a cross-wound bobbin (18), wherein the connection of the workstations to a central negative pressure supply can be selectively switched off. The application of negative pressure to the rotor housing is limited to the spinning devices which are producing yarn as well as the spinning devices which are repiecing.

Abstract: A method for fixing on a metal workpiece a connecting element permits the friction-increasing, play-free, reversible connection of workpieces to be joined. The connecting element includes a metal foil which bears on its joining surfaces hard material particles, which are fixed on the metal foil by means of a metallic binder phase. The connecting element is fixed on the metal workpiece securely for purposes of assembly and transportation by welding involving the formation of locally confined weld points. Alternatively a component includes a metal workpiece and a connecting element fixed on it securely for purposes of assembly and transportation by locally confined weld points. The connecting element permits the friction-increasing, play-free, reversible connection of workpieces to be joined and includes a metal foil which bears on its joining surfaces hard material particles, which are fixed on the metal foil by means of a metallic binder phase.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a formulation including adding at least one substance of the general formula (I) wherein R1 is an unbranched or branched C9-alkyl radical to at least one component selected from the group of an emollient, emulsifier, surfactant, thickener, viscosity regulator, stabilizer, UV light protection filter, antioxidant, hydrotropic agent, filler, film-forming agent, pearlescent additive, deodorant active compound, antiperspirant active compound, insect repellent, self-tanning agent, preservative, conditioning agent, perfume, dyestuff, biogenic active compound, care additive, super-oiling agent, and solvent.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for securely fixing a connecting element on a metal workpiece by welding involving the formation of locally confined weld points that permits the friction-increasing, play-free, reversible connection of joined workpieces for applications in assembly and transportation. The connecting element includes a metal foil having hard material particles fixed on the joining surfaces by a metallic binding layer. Similarly, a component having a metal workpiece and the connecting element, which is suitable for the connection of workpieces to be joined in machine, plant, and motor vehicle construction, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension for producing a friction-increasing layer on a substrate, which comprises a liquid suspension medium, a predominantly inorganic binder or precursor compounds thereof and suspended hard material particles. The invention further relates to a shaped body comprising a substrate and a friction-increasing layer which has been applied to at least part of the surface of the substrate and comprises a predominantly inorganic binder matrix and hard material particles embedded therein, where the thickness of the binder matrix is less than the average particle size of the hard material particles so that the hard material particles project from the binder matrix and where the friction-increasing layer has been formed from a suspension according to the invention. The invention likewise relates to a process for producing the abovementioned shaped bodies and also their use for producing press or clamp connections and also as securing element.

Abstract: A method for operating an open-end rotor spinning machine having a plurality of workstations, usually a large number, each including a spinning device with a rotor housing, to which negative pressure can be applied, in which a spinning rotor (23) revolves at a high rotational speed, to produce a yarn, as well as a winding device to produce a cross-wound bobbin (18), wherein the connection of the workstations to a central negative pressure supply can be selectively switched off. The application of negative pressure to the rotor housing is limited to the spinning devices which are producing yarn as well as the spinning devices which are repiecing.