Abstract: A needle cover for covering an injection needle of an injection device, such as an injection pen, including a cover which can be shifted longitudinally along the longitudinal axis of the needle and which covers a proximal end of the needle in a needle protecting position, a restoring means for axially returning the cover from a retracted position towards the proximal end of the needle into an advanced position, and a latch for preventing the cover from being retracted in the needle protecting position, wherein the position of the cover is different in the advanced position and in the needle protecting position, and the latch is activated to prevent the cover from being retracted when the cover is shifted near to the needle protecting position. The present invention encompasses a cannula support comprising such a needle cover, wherein the needle cover is detachably or non-detachably connected to the cannula support.

Abstract: In the case of a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) connected by a gear mechanism to the first fitting part (11), a driving ring (26), which at least partially defines an eccentric (27, 29) and is mounted rotatably in the first fitting part, for driving a rolling movement of the second fitting part (12) on the first fitting part (11), and a drivable driving bushing (21) which is mounted rotatably, the driving bushing (21) and the driving ring (26) are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner by a transmission profile (24?, 26?).

Abstract: A fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, has a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) in geared connection with the first fitting part (11), and an eccentric (26, 27) for driving a rolling movement of the second fitting part (12) on the first fitting part (11). The eccentric is defined by at least one driving ring (26) and two wedge segments (27). The wedge segments (27) are braced with respect to one another. The driving ring (26) encloses the wedge segments (27). For each of the wedge segments (27), the outer side of the wedge segment bears along at least one outer supporting line (33) against the driving ring (26).

Abstract: A redundant control system having at least a first and a second control computer (1,2) and at least one peripheral unit (5) that is connected to the control computers (1,2) by a bus system (3,4). Both control computers transmit cyclically changing signs of life (LzX, LzY) to the peripheral unit (5), which checks whether a change in the signs life has taken place within a given time period and which switches to the other control computer for executing the control tasks if the change in the sign of life is not timely received.

Abstract: In an adjuster (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular a backrest inclination adjuster for an automobile seat, having at least one detent fitting (5) with two fitting parts (7, 8) that can be pivoted relatively to one another around a central axis (13) and can be locked together, and a lever (6) which is mounted for pivoting around a pivoting axis (A), the pivoting of the lever (6) allowing to unlock the detent fitting (5), said detent fitting (5) can be unlocked via a rotatable driver (11) which is arranged around the central axis (13) and is accessible from the outside of the detent fitting (5), the lever (6) being in direct contact with the driver (11).

Abstract: In the case of an adjuster (3) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, with a drivable geared fitting, the driven geared fitting moving a component of the adjuster (3) and/or of the vehicle seat (1), a gear stage (21) with a fluctuating transmission ratio is connected upstream of the geared fitting.

Abstract: A device for removing a needle unit from an injection device, the device for removing including an opening for receiving the needle unit and a locking structure generally associated with the opening, the locking structure formed in at least one rim area along the circumference of the opening, such that the needle unit can be moved in an insertion direction through the opening after it has been inserted into the opening, and when the needle unit is moved counter to the insertion direction, it establishes a locking connection with the locking structure. In one embodiment, the invention includes a container for receiving and containing at least one used needle unit.

Abstract: A device comprising an outer part and an inner part accommodated in the outer part wherein longitudinal grooves are provided within the inner part so as to receive longitudinal ribs of an injection needle. Protrusions that are disposed on the outer part and recesses which are arranged within the inner part allow the inner part to be twisted only in one direction relative to the outer part while putting up resistance to said twisting movement. A spring tenses the outer part and the inner part counter to each other in an axial direction.

Abstract: In the case of a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) connected by a gear mechanism to the first fitting part (11), a driving ring (26), which at least partially defines an eccentric (27, 29) and is mounted rotatably in the first fitting part, for driving a rolling movement of the second fitting part (12) on the first fitting part (11), and a drivable driving bushing (21) which is mounted rotatably, the driving bushing (21) and the driving ring (26) are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner by a transmission profile (24?, 26?).

Abstract: In the case of a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) connected by a gear mechanism to the first fitting part (11), a driving ring (26), which at least partially defines an eccentric (27, 29) and is mounted rotatably in the first fitting part, for driving a rolling movement of the second fitting part (12) on the first fitting part (11), and a drivable driving bushing (21) which is mounted rotatably, the driving bushing (21) and the driving ring (26) are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner by a transmission profile (24?, 26?).

Abstract: In an adjuster (1) for a vehicle seat, in particular a backrest inclination adjuster for an automobile seat, having at least one detent fitting (5) with two fitting parts (7, 8) that can be pivoted relatively to one another around a central axis (13) and can be locked together, and a lever (6) which is mounted for pivoting around a pivoting axis (A), the pivoting of the lever (6) allowing to unlock the detent fitting (5), said detent fitting (5) can be unlocked via a rotatable driver (11) which is arranged around the central axis (13) and is accessible from the outside of the detent fitting (5), the lever (6) being in direct contact with the driver (11).

Abstract: In the case of a fitting (5) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (11), having a second fitting part (12) which can be rotated relative to the first fitting part (11) and can be locked, and having a ring (35) which holds the two fitting parts (11, 12) together in the axial direction, the first fitting part (11) is pressed into the ring (35).

Abstract: A device for monitoring the service life of injection devices, including needleless injection devices. A method for monitoring the service life of needleless injection devices is also encompassed.

Abstract: A device for connecting an injection needle to an injection apparatus, wherein the device provides a plurality of possible points of contact in at least two planes, and wherein the points of contact have associated spring forces for acting generally perpendicularly on the injection apparatus.

Abstract: In the case of a fitting for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) connected by a gear mechanism to the first fitting part (11), a driving ring (26), which at least partially defines an eccentric (27, 29) and is mounted rotatably in the first fitting part, for driving a rolling movement of the second fitting part (12) on the first fitting part (11), and a drivable driving bushing (21) which is mounted rotatably, the driving bushing (21) and the driving ring (26) are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner by a transmission profile (24′, 26′).

Abstract: A needle cover for covering an injection needle of an injection device, such as an injection pen, including a cover which can be shifted longitudinally along the longitudinal axis of the needle and which covers a proximal end of the needle in a needle protecting position, a restoring means for axially returning the cover from a retracted position towards the proximal end of the needle into an advanced position, and a latch for preventing the cover from being retracted in the needle protecting position, wherein the position of the cover is different in the advanced position and in the needle protecting position, and the latch is activated to prevent the cover from being retracted when the cover is shifted near to the needle protecting position. The present invention encompasses a cannula support comprising such a needle cover, wherein the needle cover is detachably or non-detachably connected to the cannula support.

Abstract: A redundant control system having at least a first and a second control computer (1,2) and at least one peripheral unit (5) that is connected to the control computers (1,2) by a bus system (3,4). Both control computers transmit cyclically changing signs of life (LzX, LzY) to the peripheral unit (5), which checks whether a change in the signs life has taken place within a given time period and which switches to the other control computer for executing the control tasks if the change in the sign of life is not timely received.

Abstract: In the case of a fitting (5) for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a first fitting part (11), having a second fitting part (12) which can be rotated relative to the first fitting part (11) and can be locked, and having a ring (35) which holds the two fitting parts (11, 12) together in the axial direction, the first fitting part (11) is pressed into the ring (35).

Abstract: Adjusting and fixing device for seats, like automobile seats, in particular for the adjustment of the back rest. For the adjustment of the back rest vis-a-vis the seat part a fixed mounting is arranged at the seat part. This fixed mounting is joined with an adjustable mounting for the back rest transferring the adjusting movement over a gearing drivable by means of a cam section, defining the position of these mountings related to each other. The gearing includes a radial tooth wheel belonging to a mounting and an internal gear rim of the other mounting catching into the first one, whereby counter toothings are arranged at the mountings. The cam section is formed by two wedge segments inclined against each other and encompassing the bearing point of the adjustable mounting regionally.

Abstract: With the case of a vehicle seat, in particular for motor vehicles, consisting of individual structural components that include a seat and a seat back, the latter with connecting joint fittings that may be locked at a desired incline to the seat and swung around a swivel pin running in the transverse direction of the seat, the joint fittings (5) can be chosen from at least two groups, including one from gear fittings and the other from groove fittings (5).