Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive screw for connecting a carrier formed of foamed material to a part to be affixed to the carrier. In one implementation, the drive screw includes a threaded pin with a first end having shaped elements configured to connect to a tool that transfers torque and a second end configured to penetrate into the carrier. In addition, the first end of the threaded pin may be surrounded by and connected to an interlock component, and the part to be affixed may have an interlock receiving space corresponding to the interlock component.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a screw connection comprising a support component, an additional component and a screw to affix the support component to the additional component. The support component comprises a tube made of plastic to accommodate the screw in a friction and positive fit, wherein the tube comprises a thermoplastic foam. The screw comprises a blunt-edged screw thread. The foam is compacted as the screw is driven into the tube. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding screw and to a method of connecting a support component to an additional component using the screw.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a screw connection comprising a support component, an additional component and a screw to fasten the support component to the additional component. The support component has a tube made of thermoplastic foam to accommodate the screw in a friction and positive fit. The screw has a blunt-edged thread, enabling the screw to compress the foam in the tube as it is driven in. The ratio of the inner diameter of the tube to the diameter of the screw depends on the degree of foaming of the tube and decreases as the degree of foaming increases. In comparison to conventional screws, the threads of the screw of the present disclosure penetrate less deeply into the foam or they displace it, preventing damage to the tube while enabling a tight fit.

Abstract: A roller blind for opening and closing a compartment, a storage box, a control console or other enclosures, in particular for use in a motor vehicle, is disclosed. The roller blind includes at least one support element and a padding layer. The roller blind may also include at least one intermediate layer and a decorative layer applied to the roller blind, where an intermediate layer includes padding.

Abstract: A roller blind for opening and closing the opening of a compartment, a storage box, a control console or similar enclosure, in particular for use in motor vehicles, is disclosed. At least one support element and at least one elastic layer disposed on the support element are included. Each support element has a curvature in its longitudinal direction with a deflection in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the opening to be closed by the roller blind. A method for the production of a roller blind is also disclosed.

Abstract: A roller blind for opening and closing the opening of a compartment, a storage box, a control console or similar enclosure, in particular for use in motor vehicles, is disclosed. At least one support element and at least one elastic layer disposed on the support element are included. Each support element has a curvature in its longitudinal direction with a deflection in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the opening to be closed by the roller blind. A method for the production of a roller blind is also disclosed.