Abstract: A method of manufacturing an automatic dishwashing detergent product, provided as a discrete dosage unit and comprising a continuous, non-aqueous gel phase, includes manufacturing the gel phase by free radical polymerisation of monomer(s) in a non-aqueous reaction mixture to form a polymeric builder. The reaction mixture comprises at least one non-ionic surfactant which is an optionally end-capped alcohol alkoxylate; and one or more monomers comprising acrylic acid and optionally one or more further ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated acids, wherein no more than 0.1 wt % of the total amount of the monomer(s) are crosslinking monomer(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an automatic dishwashing detergent product, said product being provided as a discrete dosage unit and comprising a continuous, non-aqueous gel phase, comprising manufacturing said gel phase by a method comprising free radical polymerisation of monomer(s) in a non-aqueous reaction mixture to form a polymeric builder; wherein said reaction mixture comprises: at least one non-ionic surfactant which is an optionally end-capped alcohol alkoxylate; and one or more monomers comprising acrylic acid and optionally one or more further ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated acids, wherein no more than 0.1 wt % of the total amount of the monomer(s) are crosslinking monomer(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an automatic dishwashing detergent product, said product being provided as a discrete dosage unit and comprising a continuous, non-aqueous gel phase, comprising manufacturing said gel phase by a method comprising free radical polymerisation of monomer(s) in a non-aqueous reaction mixture to form a polymeric builder; wherein said reaction mixture comprises: at least one non-ionic surfactant which is an optionally end-capped alcohol alkoxylate; and one or more monomers comprising acrylic acid and optionally one or more further ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated acids, wherein no more than 0.1 wt % of the total amount of the monomer(s) are crosslinking monomer(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an automatic dishwashing detergent product, said product being provided as a discrete dosage unit and comprising a continuous, non-aqueous gel phase, comprising manufacturing said gel phase by a method comprising free radical polymerisation of monomer(s) in a non-aqueous reaction mixture to form a polymeric builder; wherein said reaction mixture comprises: at least one non-ionic surfactant which is an optionally end-capped alcohol alkoxylate; and one or more monomers comprising acrylic acid and optionally one or more further ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated acids, wherein no more than 0.1 wt % of the total amount of the monomer(s) are crosslinking monomer(s).

Abstract: A chemical-mechanical polishing (“CMP”) composition (P) comprising (A) inorganic particles, organic particles, or a mixture or composite thereof, (B) at least one type of A/-heterocyclic compound as corrosion inhibitor, (C) at least one type of a further corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of: (C1) an acetylene alcohol, and (C2) a salt or an adduct of (C2a) an amine, and (C2b) a carboxylic acid comprising an amide moiety, (D) at least one type of an oxidizing agent, (E) at least one type of a complexing agent, and (F) an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper drive (1), particularly a motor vehicle rear window wiper drive, comprising a housing (2) having an output dome (3) penetrated by a wiper shaft (5) and penetrating a contact disk (15), said dome having an external thread (19) in the region of the free end (18) thereof, onto which a nut (20) is screwed for tightening the contact disk (15), the nut being disposed inside a protective cap (21) penetrated by the wiper shaft (15). The invention provides that the protective cap (21) comprises an elastomer material. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A window wiper device for a vehicle has a driving motor, the motor shaft of which is kinematically coupled to an output shaft, wherein the motor shaft and output shaft are releasably drive-connected via a connecting means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper drive arrangement (1) having a drive shaft (4), extending out of a gear mechanism housing (3), for a windscreen wiper, in which the drive shaft (4) is guided axially through a protective sleeve (15) which is sealed with respect to the drive shaft (4) by means of at least one inner sealing element (18) and with respect to a vehicle component (11) by means of at least one outer sealing element. The invention provides for the protective sleeve (15) to be secured to the gear mechanism housing in order to protect said protective sleeve against axial movement in the direction of the vehicle component (11) and/or against rotational movement relative to the gear mechanism housing (3) by frictional engagement and/or by means of at least one separate securing element (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting support (20) for connecting electric functional elements (46) in an auxiliary drive (2) of a vehicle. The connecting support (20) comprises at least one electrically conductive metal strip (28) for establishing an electric contact. The connecting support (20) is designed in one piece or has an upper part (22) and a lower (24) part. Both parts are detachably connected with each other. The electrically conductive metal strip (28) can be housed in a receptacle (26) of the upper and lower parts (22, 24). The connecting support (20) substantially encompasses the metal strip (28).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection system comprising an external cable guide for electrically connecting at least two components (4, 5) that are arranged at a distance from each other on a motor subassembly (1), the positions of said components being fixed in relation to the housing parts (2, 3) of the motor subassembly (1). Said connection system also comprises at least one electric cable (6) connecting the components (4, 5) that are arranged on the motor subassembly (1) and a support element (7) on the outer side of the housing (2, 3) of the motor subassembly (1) that defines the geometric path of the electric cable (6).

Abstract: A window wiper device for a vehicle has a driving motor, the motor shaft of which is kinematically coupled to an output shaft, wherein the motor shaft and output shaft are releasably drive-connected via a connecting means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting support (1) for holding motor electronics on a motor subassembly (2), the connecting support being located between at least two components (3, 4) arranged at a distance from each other on the motor subassembly (2), wherein the connecting support (1) has means (8, 9) by means of which said components (3, 4) are electrically connected to each other, and wherein the connecting support (1) has a supporting structure (5) to which at least individual elements (6, 7) of the motor electronics are fastened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper drive (1), particularly a motor vehicle rear window wiper drive, comprising a housing (2) having an output dome (3) penetrated by a wiper shaft (5) and penetrating a contact disk (15), said dome having an external thread (19) in the region of the free end (18) thereof, onto which a nut (20) is screwed for tightening the contact disk (15), the nut being disposed inside a protective cap (21) penetrated by the wiper shaft (15). The invention provides that the protective cap (21) comprises an elastomer material. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention starts with a windshield wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, with at least one drive element (16) that can be fastened to the vehicle body (26) and that has a driven shaft (28) and at least two axially rigid fastening elements (22), which engage in receiving openings (24) on the vehicle body (26) and are provided with at least one damping element (76, 90, 96) for damping mechanical vibrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting support (20) for connecting electric functional elements (46) in an auxiliary drive (2) of a vehicle. The connecting support (20) comprises at least one electrically conductive metal strip (28) for establishing an electric contact. The connecting support (20) is designed in one piece or has an upper part (22) and a lower (24) part. Both parts an are detachably connected with each other. The electrically conductive metal strip (28) can be housed in a receptacle (26) of the upper and lower parts (22, 24). The connecting support (20) substantially encompasses the metal strip (28).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection system comprising an external cable guide for electrically connecting at least two components (4, 5) that are arranged at a distance from each other on a motor subassembly (1), the positions of said components being fixed in relation to the housing parts (2, 3) of the motor subassembly (1). Said connection system also comprises at least one electric cable (6) connecting the components (4, 5) that are arranged on the motor subassembly (1) and a support element (7) on the outer side of the housing (2, 3) of the motor subassembly (1) that defines the geometric path of the electric cable (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a window wiper system with a window wiper drive (1), in particular for rear window wipers of a motor vehicle, with a gear housing (10), which can be closed by means of a housing cover (14), for accommodating a gear arrangement (11), wherein the gear housing (10) and the housing cover (14) each have a run-on surface (15a, 15b) for the axial guidance of the gear arrangement (11). When the housing cover (14) is closed, an intermediate space (16) is formed between the mutually opposite run-on surfaces (15a, 15b), said intermediate space corresponding to the geometrical dimensions of an installation region of the gear arrangement (11) to be inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting support (1) for holding motor electronics on a motor subassembly (2), the connecting support being located between at least two components (3, 4) arranged at a distance from each other on the motor subassembly (2), wherein the connecting support (1) has means (8, 9) by means of which said components (3, 4) are electrically connected to each other, and wherein the connecting support (1) has a supporting structure (5) to which at least individual elements (6, 7) of the motor electronics are fastened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper drive arrangement (1) having a drive shaft (4), extending out of a gear mechanism housing (3), for a windscreen wiper, in which the drive shaft (4) is guided axially through a protective sleeve (15) which is sealed with respect to the drive shaft (4) by means of at least one inner sealing element (18) and with respect to a vehicle component (11) by means of at least one outer sealing element. The invention provides for the protective sleeve (15) to be secured to the gear mechanism housing in order to protect said protective sleeve against axial movement in the direction of the vehicle component (11) and/or against rotational movement relative to the gear mechanism housing (3) by frictional engagement and/or by means of at least one separate securing element (25).

Abstract: The invention starts with a windshield wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one driving element (16) that can be fastened to the motor vehicle, at least two essentially elongate fastening elements (22, 48) which are disposed in an axially rigid manner and are able to engage in receptacles (24, 46) of the motor vehicle, and at least one damping element (28, 60) for damping mechanical vibrations. It is proposed that the driving element (16) has a driven shaft (44) and the fastening elements (22, 48) are positioned such that the driving element (16) can be fastened by being rotated around the driven shaft (44) or an axis that runs essentially parallel thereto.