Abstract: A tool for producing a fiber composite component includes at least two tool portions which have partial cavities and which are moved together in a production position in such a manner that they form a cavity, in which cavity the fiber composite component is produced. Associated with at least a first tool portion there is a retention element which retains the fiber composite component produced in the first tool portion when the tool portions are moved apart after the production of the fiber composite component.

Abstract: A tool for producing a fiber composite component includes at least two tool portions which have partial cavities and which are moved together in a production position in such a manner that they form a cavity, in which cavity the fiber composite component is produced. Associated with at least a first tool portion there is a retention element which retains the fiber composite component produced in the first tool portion when the tool portions are moved apart after the production of the fiber composite component.

Abstract: A tensioning device is provided for selecting and imparting torsional bias to a shaft and simultaneously providing a shock absorbing mechanism. The device includes a resilient elastomeric biasing member in the form of a web extending radially between the shaft and an actuator member. The first end of the biasing member is connected to the shaft for conjoint rotation therewith and the second end of the biasing member is connected to the actuator member. A locking mechanism selectively connects the actuator member to a fixed frame after a torsional biasing force is imparted to the shaft.