Abstract: A fragrancing system for a motor vehicle, having a housing, in which a replaceable fragrance storage container is inserted, which has an opening for dispensing a fragrance which is covered by a closure mechanism which frees the opening for dispensing of the fragrance when actuated by an actuator. In a fragrancing system which is of simple construction and nevertheless operates reliably, the housing is provided with a cover, which for introduction of the fragrance storage container is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation into a housing interior, wherein when the fragrance storage container is introduced it is locked by the cover.

Abstract: An air discharging device for discharging an air flow into a vehicle interior is provided that includes a first air conducting device that can be adjusted with respect to the air discharging characteristic thereof, the air conducting device lying in a first air through-flow region of the air discharging device. The air discharging device also includes a second air conducting device that can be adjusted with respect to the air discharging characteristic thereof, the air conducting device lying in a second air through-flow region of the air discharging device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe connection, in particular for a heat exchanger, having a pipe end arranged in a connection piece, wherein an outwardly projecting, at least sectionally circumferential bead is configured on the pipe end, and wherein the connection piece has a first connection piece portion which is radially deformable and creates a first radially deformable connection piece portion, wherein the pipe end is held and secured in the connection piece by means of the first radially deformable connection piece portion. The invention further relates to a heat exchanger with a pipe connection of this kind and a connection method for producing a pipe connection.

Abstract: A fragrancing system for a motor vehicle, having a housing, in which a replaceable fragrance storage container is inserted, which has an opening for dispensing a fragrance which is covered by a closure mechanism which frees the opening for dispensing of the fragrance when actuated by an actuator. In a fragrancing system which is of simple construction and nevertheless operates reliably, the housing is provided with a cover, which for introduction of the fragrance storage container is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation into a housing interior, wherein when the fragrance storage container is introduced it is locked by the cover.

Abstract: Heat exchanger and a retention element for the heat exchanger, the retention element having a receiving region and a spacing element, and the receiving region at least partially receiving the heat exchanger, wherein the receiving region has a contour which substantially corresponds to an outer contour of the heat exchanger, the receiving region having fixing means, by means of which the retention element can be fixed to the heat exchanger, the spacing element protruding outwards from the retention element and protruding beyond the outer contour of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle air conditioning system, comprising a housing, a fan and at least one heating device, the intention is for different heating devices to be able to be fastened to a housing in a technically simple manner with low production costs. This problem is solved in that the at least one heating device is fastened to the housing, in particular exclusively, by at least one adaptor cover.

Abstract: An air discharging device for discharging an air flow into a vehicle interior is provided that includes a first air conducting device that can be adjusted with respect to the air discharging characteristic thereof, the air conducting device lying in a first air through-flow region of the air discharging device. The air discharging device also includes a second air conducting device that can be adjusted with respect to the air discharging characteristic thereof, the air conducting device lying in a second air through-flow region of the air discharging device.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for synthesizing aromatic thioether ketones comprising reacting an aromatic thioether with an acylating agent in the presence of heteropoly acids or heteropoly acid-containing solid supports or the salts of heteropoly acids.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement with an input shaft, with a first friction clutch, and with a second friction clutch. The input element of the first friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a first output shaft. The input element of the second friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a second output shaft. The output shafts are connectable to corresponding input shafts of a dual clutch transmission. An electric machine is connected to the first output shaft. The electric machine is arranged coaxially with the first friction clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite part, especially a cross member between the A columns of a motor vehicle. Said composite part comprises an open metal profile (2) and a channel (3) disposed therein, at least partially constituted of a plastic material and extending along the metal profile (2). An insert part (4, 22) produced from a plastic material is fastened on the wall of the metal profile (2) in such a manner that a retaining contour (10) configured on an opening (11) in the wall of the metal profile (2) and shaped from said profile undercuts the plastic material of the insert part (4, 22) pressed into the contour, thereby providing the channel (3) with a wall and/or mechanically stabilizing it.

Abstract: A toroidal transmission, especially for motor vehicles, comprising an input shaft which can be connected to an engine, a first toroidal variator and a second toroidal variator which are connected to the input shaft on the input side. A first output shaft can be connected to the output of the first toroidal variator, and a second output shaft can be connected to the output of the second toroidal variator. The toroidal transmission comprises a first power range shifter for the first toroidal variator and a second power range shifter for the second toroidal variator. The first power range shifter and the second power range shifter have a common clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite part, especially a cross member between the A columns of a motor vehicle. Said composite part comprises an open metal profile (2) and a channel (3) disposed therein, at least partially constituted of a plastic material and extending along the metal profile (2). An insert part (4, 22) produced from a plastic material is fastened on the wall of the metal profile (2) in such a manner that a retaining contour (10) configured on an opening (11) in the wall of the metal profile (2) and shaped from said profile undercuts the plastic material of the insert part (4, 22) pressed into the contour, thereby providing the channel (3) with a wall and/or mechanically stabilizing it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component (1), particularly a composite component for a motor vehicle support, comprising a base body (2) which has interated air conditioning system modules (K1-K7), wherein the base body (2) extends in a cross direction (Y direction) and in at least one other direction (X direction, Z direction).

Abstract: The invention relates to a crossmember for a motor vehicle. Said crossmember (1) is composed of a base body (2) and a reinforcement (3) and has at least one wall (22) running transversally to the crossmember (1).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1, which comprises reacting a compound of formula V wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R18 are as defined in claim 1, and R18 is especially nitro, chlorine or bromine, with an azide compound of formula IX, wherein M and n are as defined in claim 1, especially with sodium azide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cross member (1), in particular for a motor vehicle. The central region of said cross member (1) has a first cross-section with a first surface area and a first circumference and at least one of: the two end regions comprises a second cross-section with a second surface area and a second circumference. the ratio of the first surface area to the first circumference is greater than the ratio of the second surface area to the second circumference.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement with an input shaft, with a first friction clutch, and with a second friction clutch. The input element of the first friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a first output shaft. The input element of the second friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a second output shaft. The output shafts are connectable to corresponding input shafts of a dual clutch transmission. An electric machine is connected to the first output shaft. The electric machine is arranged coaxially with the first friction clutch.

Abstract: A toroidal transmission, especially for motor vehicles, comprising an input shaft which can be connected to an engine, a first toroidal variator and a second toroidal variator which are connected to the input shaft on the input side. A first output shaft can be connected to the output of the first toroidal variator, and a second output shaft can be connected to the output of the second toroidal variator. The toroidal transmission comprises a first power range shifting means for the first toroidal variator and a second power range shifting means for the second toroidal variator. The first power range shifting means and the second power range shifting means have a common clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component (4), especially a hybrid component, for a device (1) for air-conditioning the inside of a vehicle. Said component comprises a metal base body (6) which is at least partially covered with plastic (K), whereby the cavity thereof forms a flow channel (8) for a cross-flow medium; also comprising at least one flow control device (12) which controls the amount of flow of the medium which is integrated into said flow channel. The invention also relates to a device (1) for air-conditioning the inside of a vehicle by means of an air-conditioning system (2) and a component (4) connected to the air-conditioning system (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a component (1), especially a hybrid component for a crossrail of a vehicle, comprising a metal base body (2) which is at least partially provided with a plastic structure (6). The metal base body (2) comprises a fixing element (12) which is formed on the edge area thereof (Rg) and which is used to at least mechanically attach the base body (2) to the plastic structure (6).