Abstract: A fitting is provided that has a first fitting part and a second fitting part that can be rotated about a rotation axis relative to the first fitting part, wherein both fitting parts are held rotatably to one another in the axial direction by means of a retaining ring. For this purpose, a retaining ring overlaps the second fitting part in the axial direction, and is firmly connected to the second fitting part at that location, and pretensions the first fitting part against the second fitting part by means of a stop that is tilted inward against the radial direction. Such a fitting can be produced in a particularly cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyurethane is obtainable via reaction of the following components A, B, C, and, if appropriate, D and E (e) at least one aliphatic, organic diisocyanate, as component A, (f) at least one compound which is reactive toward component A and which has a weight-average molar mass of from 500 to 10 000 g/mol, as component B, (g) a mixture composed of alkanediols as chain extenders, comprising from 60 to 85 mol % of 1,6-hexanediol as main chain extender C1 and from 15 to 40 mol % of 1,3-propanediol as co-chain extender C2, as component C, (h) at least one catalyst, as component D, (i) conventional additives as component E.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for reacting (i) thermoplastic polyurethanes with (ii) compounds having isocyanate groups, where the (ii) compounds used having isocyanate groups comprise (iia) compounds having at least three isocyanate groups based on aliphatic isocyanates and (iib) compounds having two isocyanate groups based on aromatic isocyanates.

Abstract: A detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts comprises a first vehicle part, a second vehicle part which is arranged pivotably about a rotational axis with respect to the first fitting part and three locking pawls which are arranged displaceably on the first fitting part, the locking pawls being designed and provided to be brought into engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part for locking the first fitting part with respect to the second fitting part and to be brought out of engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part for releasing the locking. Each locking pawl is associated with a free-pivoting section on the second fitting part, the locking pawl interacting with the free-pivoting section when turning the second fitting part relative to the first fitting part and the free-pivoting section being designed and provided to prevent an engagement of the locking pawl with the toothing of the second fitting part in a predefined angular range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant mixture comprising (A) at least one polyurethane as component A, (B) at least one flame retardant selected from the group consisting of tallow, ammonium phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, calcium carbonate, antimony oxide, zinc borate, clay, montmorillonite clay, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, organic phosphinate compounds, organic phosphate compounds, polyhydric alcohols, melamine compounds, chlorinated polyethylene, and mixtures thereof, as component B, and (C) at least one crosslinking reagent as component C, where the at least one crosslinking reagent is at least one isocyanate dissolved in at least one polyurethane, and also to a process for the production of a flame-retardant polyurethane, to the resultant flame-retardant polyurethane, and also to the use of a solution of at least one isocyanate in at least one polyurethane in the production of a flame-retardant polyurethane for increasing the mechanical stability of flame-retardant polyurethanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoplastic polyurethane comprising the following structural unit: R2—CO—NH—R—Si(R1)3-x(OR1)x where: is an aliphatic, araliphatic, or aromatic organic radical having from 1 to 20 hydrocarbon atoms, R1 is an alkyl radical or aryl radical having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R2 is —NR3—CO—R4 or —O—R5—O—, R3 is a section of the polymer chain of the thermoplastic polyurethane, in particular a radical which derives from the diisocyanate used to prepare the thermoplastic polyurethane, R4 is a section of the polymer chain of the thermoplastic polyurethane, in particular a radical which derives from the following compounds used to prepare the thermoplastic polyurethane: compounds (b) reactive toward isocyanates, or from the chain extender (c), R5 is an alkylene radical having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and x is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: A pivoting telemark binding is provided which includes a toe piece pivotally connected to a base plate and a mechanism for locking the toe piece relative to the base plate to prevent pivoting. An actuator for the locking mechanism is placed at the front end of the binding to be positioned over the ski. Also provided is a ski crampon for use with this binding, as well as a heel lifter device for use with any telemark binding.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a climbing skin to a ski or snowboard is provided as are kits and climbing skins joined to such apparatus. Included is an apparatus for attaching a climbing skin to a front portion of a ski or snowboard, the front portion comprising ski sides which converge toward a front end of the ski or snowboard, the apparatus comprising: (i) opposing first and second holders, each holder being configured to receive one of said converging ski sides; and (ii) a connector between the first and second holders which comprises at least one hinge. Also included is a kit comprising the apparatus of this invention and a climbing skin. Also included is a climbing skin comprising a fastener, the fastener comprising a portion which is retained between layers of the skin and one or more portions which extend from the skin for attachment of the skin to a ski or snowboard.

Abstract: Cable sheathing on the basis of thermoplastic polyurethane based on the reaction of (a) isocyanates with (b) diols, wherein the diol (b) is based on straight-chain or branched diols (i) having from 16 to 45 carbon atoms in an uninterrupted carbon skeleton.

Abstract: A fitting (1) is specified, in particular for a vehicle seat, which has a first fitting part (3) and a second fitting part (4) that is rotatable around a rotary axis (7) relative to the first fitting part (3), and which has at least one safety bolt (10) that is movably guided in the radial direction on the first fitting part (3) for the purpose of forming an interlock with the second fitting part (4). According to a first variant, at least one rotatable actuating cam (34) is provided for radially supporting the safety bolt (10), which has outer, middle and inner support surfaces (50, 51, 52) running in the circumferential direction, the support surfaces (50, 51, 52) each having a radial offset relative to each other, and the step between the middle and the outer support surfaces (50, 51, 52) forming a stop against the safety bolt (10).

Abstract: A lumbar adjuster for a motor vehicle seat includes a frame which supports the lumbar adjuster and two pivotal bows which intersect in the manner of a pair of scissors, wherein at least one bow is assigned a linearly movable slide for pivoting it. The slide is arranged in the scissor area of the bows.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of thermoplastic polyurethane by reacting (a) isocyanates with (b) compounds reactive toward isocyanates and having a molecular weight (Mw) of from 500 to 10 000 g/mol and (c) chain extenders having a molecular weight of from 50 to 499 g/mol, if appropriate in the presence of (d) catalysts and/or (e) conventional additives, wherein the chain extender mixture consisting of a main chain extender (c1) and one or more co-chain extenders (c2) is used and the thermoplastic polyurethane prepared has a rigid phase fraction of greater than 0.40, the rigid phase fraction being defined by the following formula: rigid ? ? phase ? ? fraction = { ? x = 1 k ? [ ( m KVx / M KVx ) * M Iso + m KVx ] } / m ges with the following meanings: MKVx: molar mass of the chain extender x in g/mol mKVx: mass of the chain extender x in g MIso: molar mass of the isocyanate used in g/mol mges: total mass of all starting materials in g k: number of chain extenders.

Abstract: Carbodiimide containing at least one silane group bonded by way of urea groups.

Abstract: A method for starting an internal combustion engine in a parallel hybrid drive train of a motor vehicle. The drive train comprises an automatic transmission (1) providing a drive shaft (2) connected to an internal combustion engine, one output shaft (3) connected to one driving axle of the motor vehicle, a mechanical transmission (4) encompassing a first and second planetary gearset (5, 6), several clutches and brakes, and an electric machine (14) used as a starter/generator and/or for continuously adjusting the transmission or electrically driving the motor vehicle. The electric machine (14) can be connected to a first and/or a second shaft of the first planetary gearset by two clutches so that the internal combustion engine can be started by actuating one of the two clutches when the vehicle is driven exclusively in the electric mode and the other clutch is engaged.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane (i) comprising from 20% by weight to 70% by weight of isocyanate dissolved in the thermoplastic polyurethane, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic polyurethane (i) comprising the isocyanates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating element for a lordosis supporting device driven by a traction rope and to a lordosis supporting element in a vehicle seat. The actuating device includes a deflecting element that is mounted on a frame such that it is pivotable about an actuating shaft and includes a rope guiding element that is arranged with the fastening point and the deflecting element in such a way that a rope portion leading toward the deflecting element and a rope portion leading away from the deflecting element are guided approximately parallel in a starting position. In preferred embodiments, a fixed end of the traction rope is fastened to the frame at a fastening point and a free end of the traction rope is guided at least partially around the deflecting element for actuating the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning the cable or bail of a ski-touring binding, a tensioning lever for such apparatus, and a replacement component for the lever are provided. The apparatus provides different tension for walking and for skiing. The lever includes a handle and a pivot for rotational engagement of the lever on the cable or bail. The pivot is located between the handle and a plurality of boot heel holders. The holders are configured such that at least one holder will contact the ski boot heel at a different distance relative to the pivot than another of the holders. The replacement component is removably fixed to the lever and is configured to provide a heel holder surface and to retain a bail or cable in rotational engagement with the lever.

Abstract: A transmission (1) comprises a gear input shaft (2), a gear output shaft (3), several shift elements (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19), at least one planetary gearset (5) and an electrical machine (14). A required gear ratio can be adjusted as a function of the activation of the shift elements (7 to 13, 19) and the electrical machine (14). The electrical machine (14) can be linked to a first shaft (21) of the first planetary gearset (5) by way of a first shift element (12) and to a second shaft (18) of the first planetary gearset (5) by way of a second shift element (13). At least the first shift element (12) or the second shift element (13) is disposed in the axial direction of the gear input shaft (2) adjacent to the electrical machine (14).

Abstract: A pivoting telemark binding is provided which includes a toe piece pivotally connected to a base plate and a mechanism for locking the toe piece relative to the base plate to prevent pivoting. An actuator for the locking mechanism is placed at the front end of the binding to be positioned over the ski. Also provided is a ski crampon for use with this binding, as well as a heel lifter device for use with any telemark binding.

Abstract: A transmission (1) comprises a gear input shaft (2), a gear output shaft (3), several shift elements (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19), at least one planetary gearset (5) and an electrical machine (14). A required gear ratio can be adjusted as a function of the activation of the shift elements (7 to 13, 19) and the electrical machine (14). The electrical machine (14) can be linked to a first shaft (21) of the first planetary gearset (5) by way of a first shift element (12) and to a second shaft (18) of the first planetary gearset (5) by way of a second shift element (13). At least the first shift element (12) or the second shift element (13) is disposed in the axial direction of the gear input shaft (2) adjacent to the electrical machine (14).