Abstract: An insulating supporting frame of a multi-pin switch arrangement has a box-shaped base part and an insulating supporting part arranged over it. Insulating housings encompassing the vacuum switch tubes are formed onto a wall part. On the rear, bearing parts which are parallel to one another and at a distance from one another are cast onto the wall part, the bearing parts being connected to a top wall of the box-shaped base part. A drive shaft of a spring-force drive is mounted on the bearing parts. The spring-force drive is connected via a linkage to a movable switch contact of the vacuum switch tube. The one-piece insulating supporting frame is constructed in such a way that practically all the parts of the switch arrangement can be arranged on it.

Abstract: A tandem master cylinder for hydraulic brake systems of automotive vehicles. The push-rod piston (29) and the floating piston (34) both are provided with a central valve. The central valve of the push-rod piston is coupled to the floating piston. The length of the bore (28) of the central valve in the push-rod piston (29) is dimensioned to allow the valve closure member (27) of the central valve in the push-rod piston to travel a distance within the bore of the central valve at least equal to the stroke of the floating piston (34).