Abstract: A hybrid component is provided for automotive applications, and includes a sheet metal component and at least one plastic support component. The at least one plastic support component is positively connected to the sheet metal component. A decor section of the sheet metal component includes a colour coating pattern generating a dedicated aesthetic design appeal.

Abstract: A support frame for components of a vehicle lighting device, especially for a housing or for a light module. The support frame features a sandwich structure of at least two metallic sheet members in parallel arrangement and at least one intermediate plastic joint member, which features form-locking joints with the sheet members.

Abstract: A method for producing a light module for a lighting device of a motor vehicle, wherein the module comprises a support component and a light-outcoupling component. According to the invention, a connection element for establishing a retaining connection between the support component and the light-outcoupling component is molded at least onto the support component by means of an injection molding process.

Abstract: A Mold is provided for injection molding, for example for injection molding of optical components of automotive lighting devices. The mold includes a mold body with a coating applied on a surface of the mold body. The coating comprises electroless nickel.

Abstract: A method for joining a thermoplastic film to a metal component, at least comprising the following method steps: providing the metal component with a joining surface, incorporating microstructures and/or nanostructures into the joining surface of the metal component, arranging the thermoplastic film on the joining surface of the metal component, softening the thermoplastic film by heating to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic film, pressing the softened thermoplastic film onto the joining surface of the metal component in such a way that part of the softened thermoplastic film penetrates into the microstructures and/or nanostructures in the joining surface of the metal component, and obtaining an interlocking connection between the thermoplastic film and the metal component after the thermoplastic film has cooled.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal-plastic composite part having a plastic component and a metal component. A microstructure is produced in a contact face of the metal component, wherein the microstructure has undercuts in relation to the contact face. The metal component is arranged in an injection mold such that the plastic material of the plastic component can be injection molded over the contact face of the metal component. The plastic component is injection molded, wherein some of the liquid plastic material penetrates into the undercuts of the microstructure or encloses the same. The plastic material of the plastic component is cooled to form an interlocking and/or friction connection between the plastic component and the metal component.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a joining connection between a structural part and a metal component of a lighting device of a vehicle, the method comprising at least the following steps: Generating a microstructure in a joining surface of the metal component, the microstructure having undercuts with respect to the joining surface; Softening the plastic material of the plastic part in an area of the complementary joining surface near the surface with the aid of an introduction of heat; Pressing the plastic part and the metal component together with a pressure force in such a way that a portion of the softened plastic material penetrates the undercuts of the microstructure; and Cooling the plastic material of the plastic part, forming a new strength of the softened plastic material of the plastic part.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a joining connection between a luminously efficacious part and a metal component of a lighting device of a vehicle. A microstructure is generated in a joining surface of the metal component, the microstructure having undercuts with respect to the joining surface. The plastic material of the plastic part is softened in an area of the complementary joining surface near the surface with the aid of an introduction of heat. The plastic part and the metal component are pressed together with a pressure force in such a way that a portion of the softened plastic material penetrates the undercuts of the microstructure. The plastic material of the plastic part is cooled thereby forming a new strength of the softened plastic material of the plastic part.

Abstract: A reflector system to form a light module for an illuminating device of a vehicle. The reflector system has a base body and a reflector arranged on the base body. A light module comprises such a reflector system. The base body is made of a metal body and the reflector is made of a thermoplastic material, and the thermoplastic material forming the reflector is injection molded onto the metal body which forms the base body.