Abstract

Disclosed herein is a process and a system for producing a thermoplastic prepreg material, the thermoplastic prepreg material being a fibre-reinforced polymer composite material comprising a polymer matrix and a natural fibre material, the thermoplastic prepreg material is produced from a high viscosity thermoplastic biobased resin and a natural fibre material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29B 15/12 - Coating or impregnating of reinforcements of indefinite length

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a vehicle outer surface component (2-6) configured to be attached in exterior arrangement to a vehicle (1) to withstand climate exposure, such as rain, snow, wind and/or sunlight, wherein the vehicle outer surface component (2-6) comprises a composite lightweight construction (7), the composite lightweight construction (7) being a biodegradable fibre-reinforced polymer composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
• C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices

Abstract

A method for producing a composite lightweight construction (7) from a plane sheet (11) of a pre-preg fibre composite material is disclosed, which method comprises the steps of cutting out a piece (12) of the sheet (11) of pre-preg fibre composite material, which piece (12) has a predetermined size and shape depending on the composite lightweight construction (7) to be produced, heating the cut-out piece (12) to a temperature, at which the pre-preg fibre composite material is formable, forming the composite lightweight construction (7) by pressing the heated piece (12) into a desired three-dimensional shape, and actively cooling the formed composite lightweight construction (7) to a temperature, at which the pre-preg fibre composite material is form-stable. Furthermore, a formed composite lightweight construction (7), such as a vehicle outer surface component (2-6) configured to be attached in exterior arrangement to a vehicle (1) to withstand climate exposure, such as rain, snow, wind and/or sunlight, which composite lightweight construction (7) is produced using such a method is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
• B29C 33/34 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor movable, e.g. to or from the moulding station
• B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
• B29C 43/52 - Heating or cooling
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
• B29C 51/42 - Heating or cooling
• B29C 70/48 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs and impregnating the reinforcements in the closed mould, e.g. resin transfer moulding [RTM]
• B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
• B29C 43/14 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles in several steps
• B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniquesApparatus therefor
• B29C 70/18 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length in the form of a mat, e.g. sheet moulding compound [SMC]
• B29K 311/10 - Natural fibres, e.g. wool, cotton
• B29K 311/12 - Paper, e.g. cardboard

Goods & Services

Components for the outer bodies of vehicles; exterior elements for vehicles in the form of decorative trims and other decorative components; external panels for vehicles; door panels for vehicles; linings for vehicles; door panels for vehicles; interior trim parts of automobiles; upholstery for vehicles; interior elements for vehicles in the form of linings; automotive interior trim; interior panels for vehicles; interior pouches for vehicles; non-metallic trims for vehicles; non-metallic window trims for vehicles; aero-dynamic fairings for vehicles; reinforcement strips for use in panels for vehicles bodies; luggage carriers for vehicles; protective strips for vehicle bodies; protecting strips for vehicle doors; glove boxes for vehicles; structural components for vehicles incorporating shelving; radiator grilles for vehicles; dashboards; panels for vehicle bodies [shaped]; consoles being parts of vehicle interiors; side shields as structural parts of vehicles; fitted dashboard covers and trims for vehicles; interlocking panels for vehicle bodies; sideguards for vehicles; monocoque structures for vehicles; fender flares for vehicles; vehicle partitions; blinds adapted for vehicles; spoilers for vehicles; struts (non-metallic -) parts of vehicles; undercarriage struts; hood shields as structural parts of vehicles; car-top luggage carriers; roof cases for vehicles; roof panels for vehicles; vehicle running boards; air deflectors for vehicles; windscreen wiper arms; parts and fittings for vehicles; parts and fittings for land vehicles; parts and fittings for air and space vehicles; parts and fittings for water vehicles.

Goods & Services

Components for the outer bodies of vehicles; exterior elements for vehicles in the form of decorative trims and other decorative components; external panels for vehicles; door panels for vehicles; linings for vehicles; door panels for vehicles; interior trim parts of automobiles; upholstery for vehicles; interior elements for vehicles in the form of linings; automotive interior trim; interior panels for vehicles; interior pouches for vehicles; non-metallic trims for vehicles; non-metallic window trims for vehicles; aero-dynamic fairings for vehicles; reinforcement strips for use in panels for vehicles bodies; luggage carriers for vehicles; protective strips for vehicle bodies; protecting strips for vehicle doors; glove boxes for vehicles; structural components for vehicles incorporating shelving; radiator grilles for vehicles; dashboards; panels for vehicle bodies [shaped]; consoles being parts of vehicle interiors; side shields as structural parts of vehicles; fitted dashboard covers and trims for vehicles; interlocking panels for vehicle bodies; sideguards for vehicles; monocoque structures for vehicles; fender flares for vehicles; vehicle partitions; blinds adapted for vehicles; spoilers for vehicles; struts (non-metallic -) parts of vehicles; undercarriage struts; hood shields as structural parts of vehicles; car-top luggage carriers; roof cases for vehicles; roof panels for vehicles; vehicle running boards; air deflectors for vehicles; windscreen wiper arms; parts and fittings for vehicles; parts and fittings for land vehicles; parts and fittings for air and space vehicles; parts and fittings for water vehicles.

Abstract

A roof rail including a rail profile including a sheet material. The sheet material includes a cover part and a mounting part. A flange wall includes an edge portion of the cover part and a proximal portion of the mounting part connected to the edge portion, wherein an inner surface of the proximal portion is arranged at an angle. A second flange wall includes a second edge portion of the cover part arranged opposite the edge portion and a second proximal portion of the mounting part connected to the second edge portion, wherein an inner surface of the second proximal portion is arranged at a second angle. The mounting part includes a distal portion, wherein the distal portion is attached to the proximal portion and the second proximal portion and arranged at a mounting distance of at least 1 mm above a plane including lowermost parts of the flange walls.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 9/04 - Carriers associated with vehicle roof

Abstract

A method including providing a trim profile, the trim profile including a bend extending in the longitudinal direction of the trim profile, wherein the bend is arranged between side edges extending in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the bend shapes an interior surface and an exterior surface of the trim profile, fixating a first part of the trim profile including the bend in a first fixation arrangement, and arranging and fixating a second part of the trim profile in a second fixation arrangement. A deep drawing operation providing a relative displacement between a stamping tool and at least one of the fixation arrangements in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction so that the stamping tool moves into a working space, wherein the deep drawing operation forces a wall material of the trim profile into the working space to provide an end wall part on the trim profile.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 53/88 - Making other particular articles other parts for vehicles, e.g. cowlings, mudguards
• B21D 22/26 - Deep-drawing for making peculiarly, e.g. irregularly, shaped articles

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal materials for building and construction; pipes and tubes of metal; shaped metal sections; stainless steel door and window frames; metal and stainless steel sealing strips; metal strips for vehicles; metal door trim; fasteners of common metal; nuts, bolts and fasteners, of metal; rivets of metal; screws of metal. Exhaust systems for vehicles; extension pieces in the nature of exhaust tips; exhaust trims; exhausts; automotive exhaust pipe; silencers as part of vehicle exhaust systems; exhaust bypasses; headers as part of vehicle exhaust system; engine or motor mufflers; mufflers [parts of exhaust systems]; expansion boxes for exhausts; catalytic converter units for vehicle exhausts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Windows for vehicles; vehicle windscreens; window glass for vehicle windows; vehicle windows incorporating heaters; vehicle windows incorporating aerials for radio reception; automotive interior trim; fitted dashboard covers for vehicles; jalousies for vehicle windows; door handles for land vehicles; vehicle bumpers; radiator grilles for vehicles; towing hitches of metal for vehicles; metal window trims for vehicles; stainless steel window trims for vehicles. Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions; retailing and wholesaling, including online, of exhaust systems and exhaust trims; retailing and wholesaling, including online, of metal strips for vehicles and stainless steel window lists for vehicles; retailing and wholesaling, including online, of base metal fastening elements; retailing and wholesaling, including online, of window panes for vehicles and interiors for cars in the nature of upholstery and interior trim; retailing and wholesaling, including online, of sealing strips for use in cars and sealing strips for windows. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design; authentication and quality control; product development; product development for others; product development consultation; analysis and evaluation of product development; product development for vehicle construction and for vehicle body construction.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of providing an end wall part (30a) on an elongated vehicular metal trim profile (1). The method comprises providing an elongated trim profile (1) of a metal plate material, the trim profile comprising one or more bends (10, 20a, 20b ) extending in the longitudinal direction (LD) of the trim profile (1), wherein said one or more bends (10, 20a, 20b) are arranged between side edges (2a, 2b) extending in the longitudinal direction (LD) of the trim profile, and wherein the one or more bends (10, 20a, 20b) shapes an interior surface (11) and an exterior surface (12) of the trim profile (1), arranging and fixating a first part (40a) of the trim profile comprising said one or more bends (10, 20a, 20b) in a first fixation arrangement (100), and arranging and fixating a second part (40b) of the trim profile in a second fixation arrangement (200). A deep drawing operation is provided by providing a relative displacement between a stamping tool (300) and at least one of the fixation arrangements (100, 200) in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction (LD) of the trim profile (1) so that the stamping tool (300) moves into a working space (310), wherein the deep drawing operation forces a wall material of the trim profile into the working space (310) and thereby provides an end wall part (30a) on the trim profile (1). The present disclosure additionally relates to an elongated vehicular metal trim profile.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 22/22 - Deep-drawing with devices for holding the edge of the blanks
• B21D 53/88 - Making other particular articles other parts for vehicles, e.g. cowlings, mudguards
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Goods & Services

(1) Common metals and their alloys; common metal for building and construction; pipes and tubes of metal for machinery; shaped metal sections; stainless steel door and window frames; metal and stainless steel sealing strips; metal strips for vehicles; metal door trim; fasteners of common metal; nuts, bolts and fasteners, of metal; rivets of metal; screws of metal. (2) Exhaust systems for vehicles, extension pieces in the nature of exhaust tips, exhaust trims, exhaust clamps, automotive exhaust pipe, silencers as part of vehicle exhaust systems, exhaust bypasses in the nature of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for motors and engines, headers as part of vehicle exhaust system, engine and motor mufflers, mufflers as part of vehicle exhaust systems, expansion boxes for exhausts, catalytic converter units for vehicle exhausts, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. (3) Windows for vehicles; vehicle windscreens; window glass for vehicle windows; vehicle windows incorporating heaters; vehicle windows incorporating aerials for radio reception; automotive interior trim; fitted dashboard covers for vehicles; jalousies for vehicle windows; door handles for land vehicles; vehicle bumpers; radiator grilles of metal and non metal for vehicles; towing hitches of metal for vehicles; metal window trims for vehicles; stainless steel window trims for vehicles. (1) Advertising the goods and services of others; business management; business administration; office functions being office administration; retail sale, wholesale, and online retail sale and wholesale of exhaust systems and exhaust trims for motor vehicles; retail sale, wholesale, and online retail sale and wholesale of metal strips for vehicles and stainless steel window lists for vehicles; retail sale, wholesale, and online retail sale and wholesale of base metal fastening elements for vehicles; retail sale, wholesale, and online retail sale and wholesale of window panes for vehicles and interiors for cars in the nature of upholstery and interior trim; retail sale, wholesale, and online retail sale and wholesale of sealing strips for use in cars and sealing strips for windows. (2) Scientific research, development and design relating thereto in the fields of motor vehicle and exhaust systems for vehicles; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design all in the fields of motor vehicle and exhaust systems for vehicles; authentication services namely, quality certification in the field of motor vehicle and exhaust systems for vehicles and providing quality control of automobile parts; product development; product development for others; product development consultation; analysis and evaluation of product development.

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; pipes and tubes of metal; shaped metal sections, namely metal pipes; stainless steel door and window frames; metal and stainless steel sealing strips for doors and windows; metal door trim; metal fasteners, namely, bolts, nails, rivets, screws; metal door and window fasteners; nuts and bolts, of metal; rivets of metal; screws of metal Exhaust systems for land vehicles comprised of catalytic converters and exhaust pipes; extension pieces in the nature of engine exhaust tips; engine exhaust trims; automotive exhaust pipe; silencers as part of vehicle exhaust systems; automotive engine exhaust bypass valves as part of vehicle exhaust systems; headers as part of vehicle exhaust system; engine or motor mufflers; engine mufflers being parts of exhaust systems; automotive engine expansion boxes as part of land vehicle engine exhaust systems; catalytic converter units for vehicle exhausts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Windows for vehicles; vehicle windscreens; finished glass windows for vehicle windows; vehicle windows incorporating heater; vehicle windows incorporating aerials for radio reception; automotive interior trim; fitted dashboard covers for vehicles; vehicle windows in jalousie form; door handles for land vehicles; vehicle bumpers; automotive radiator grilles for land vehicles; towing trailer hitches of metal for vehicles; metal window trims specifically adapted for use with vehicle windows; stainless steel window trims specifically adapted for use with vehicle windows Advertising services; business management; business administration; providing office functions; retail and wholesale store services and online retail and wholesale store services, all featuring exhaust systems and exhaust trims; retail and wholesale store services and online retail and wholesale store services, all featuring metal strips for vehicles and stainless steel window lists for vehicles; retail and wholesale store services and online retail and wholesale store services, all featuring base metal fastening elements; retail and wholesale store services and online retail and wholesale store services, all featuring window panes for vehicles and interiors for cars in the nature of upholstery and interior trim; retail and wholesale store services and online retail and wholesale store services, all featuring sealing strips for use in cars and sealing strips for windows Scientific research and development; industrial research in the field of vehicle parts and exhaust systems; industrial design; authentication in the field of vehicle parts and exhaust systems and quality control for others; product development; product development for others; product development consultation; product development consultation in the nature of analysis and evaluation of product development; product development for vehicle construction and for vehicle body construction

Abstract

An assembly for braking the displacement of a tailpipe cover is disclosed. The assembly has a clamping element with an elastic material, a tailpipe, and a tailpipe cover. The clamping element is arranged at least indirectly on the tailpipe and on the tailpipe cover. A section of the clamping element extends over the tailpipe in the axial direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tailpipe cover. The distance between the longitudinal axis and the clamping element is designed to be at least partly shorter than the distance between the longitudinal axis and the tailpipe in said clamping element section. Alternatively or in addition thereto, at least one section of the clamping element is arranged at least indirectly against the tailpipe in an immovable manner in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape

Abstract

An arrangement for fastening a tailpipe cover to a tailpipe is disclosed. The arrangement has a tailpipe cover, a tailpipe and a bracket. The bracket is arranged on the tailpipe cover. The tailpipe cover can be latched here to the tailpipe at a tailpipe projection, which is arranged on the tailpipe, by the bracket being deflected laterally in the circumferential direction of the tailpipe cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; Metal materials for building and construction; Pipes and tubes of metal; Shaped metal sections; Stainless steel frames; Metal and stainless steel sealing strips; Metal strips for vehicles; Metal window lists for vehicles; Stainless steel window lists for vehicles; Metal door trim; Fasteners of common metal; Nuts, bolts and fasteners, of metal; Rivets of metal; Screws of metal. Exhaust systems for vehicles; Extension pieces in the nature of exhaust tips; Exhaust trims; Exhausts; Automotive exhaust pipe; Silencers as part of vehicle exhaust systems; Exhaust bypasses; Headers as part of vehicle exhaust system; Engine or motor mufflers; Mufflers [parts of exhaust systems]; Expansion boxes for exhausts; Catalytic converter units for vehicle exhausts; Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Windows for vehicles; Vehicle windscreens; Window glass for vehicle windows; Vehicle windows incorporating heaters; Vehicle windows incorporating aerials for radio reception; Automotive interior trim; Fitted dashboard covers for vehicles; Jalousies for vehicle windows; Door handles for land vehicles; Vehicle bumpers; Radiator grilles for vehicles; Towing hitches of metal for vehicles. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Retailing and wholesaling, including online, of exhaust systems and exhaust trims; Retailing and wholesaling, including online, of metal strips for vehicles and stainless steel window lists for vehicles; Retailing and wholesaling, including online, of base metal fastening elements; Retailing and wholesaling, including online, of window panes for vehicles and interiors for cars in the nature of upholstery and interior trim; Retailing and wholesaling, including online, of sealing strips for use in cars and sealing strips for windows. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design; Authentication and quality control; Product development; Product development for others; Product development consultation; Analysis and evaluation of product development; Product development for vehicle construction and for vehicle body construction.

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover assembly (12) with a tailpipe cover (22) and a spring (14). The spring (14) has a stop (40) which can be moved by a tailpipe (36). The spring (14) can be deflected by a support (34). The spring (14) can act as a lever with a lever force acting on the tailpipe (36), said lever force increasing the further the tailpipe (36) pushes the stop (40) as the tailpipe cover (22) is pushed onto the tailpipe (36).

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover assembly (12) for fixing a tailpipe cover (14) to a tailpipe (46), comprising a tailpipe cover (14) and a spring element (16) which is fixed to the tailpipe cover (14). The spring element (16) is first supported against a stop (24) in a deflected shape (18). The stop (24) is movably fixed to the tailpipe cover (14), and the stop (24) can thereby release or uncouple the biased spring element (16). The uncoupled spring element (16) then holds the tailpipe (46).

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover assembly (10) with a tailpipe cover (12) and a holding element (16) for securing the tailpipe cover (12) to a tailpipe (14). A spring element (22) of the holding element (16) is designed to be bistable. By virtue of the bistability, the spring element (22) can be converted into a first stable shape (24) and a second stable shape. The holding force exerted onto the tailpipe (14) by the spring element (16) is lower in the first stable shape (24) than in the second stable shape. At least one section (18) of the holding element (16) can be secured to the inner face (20) of the tailpipe cover (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover assembly (10) with a tailpipe cover (12) and a holding element (16) for securing the tailpipe cover (12) to a tailpipe (14). A spring element (22) of the holding element (16) is designed to be bistable. By virtue of the bistability, the spring element (22) can be converted into a first stable shape (24) and a second stable shape. The holding force exerted onto the tailpipe (14) by the spring element (16) is lower in the first stable shape (24) than in the second stable shape. At least one section (18) of the holding element (16) can be secured to the inner face (20) of the tailpipe cover (12). The tailpipe cover (12) has a through-opening (36a, 36b) extending in the radial direction (50), and a section (42) of the holding element (16) can be latched in the through-opening (36a, 36). The tailpipe cover (12) has an additional through-opening (36a, 36b) which extends in the radial direction and in which another section of the holding element (16) can be latched.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly

Abstract

An exhaust lining for an exhaust system of a motor vehicle has a first connecting element clamped between a first and second pipe. The first pipe forms a tailpipe. The second pipe forms a tailpipe cover. The tailpipe cover has a tubular inner part held on by means of the first connecting element which clings onto the first pipe via by means of a lever mechanism. A load arm of the lever mechanism, having the distance A, is shorter than an effort arm, having the distance B. The length of the effort arm is precisely defined, because the end of the effort arm lies against the first pipe via a punctiform contact area. A first contact surface of a clamping spring is designed offset from the longitudinal extent of a main body of the first connecting element to save space in the longitudinal direction of the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape
• F16L 9/128 - Reinforced pipes
• F16L 37/08 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members

Abstract

The invention relates to a tool (12) for fitting a tailpipe cover (14) to a tailpipe (16) of a vehicle. The tool (12) can be fixed to the tailpipe (16) by a clamping device (18) of the tool (12) for the tailpipe cover (14). The tailpipe cover (14) can be fixed to the tool (12). A moving mechanism (20) of the tool (12) serves to push the tailpipe cover (14) onto the tailpipe (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
• B25B 27/06 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing sleeves or bearing races

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (10) for braking the displacement of a tailpipe cover (12). The assembly (10) has a clamping element (16) with an elastic material, a tailpipe (14), and a tailpipe cover (12). The clamping element (16) is arranged at least indirectly on the tailpipe (14) and on the tailpipe cover (12). A section (38) of the clamping element (16) extends over the tailpipe (14) in the axial direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (24) of the tailpipe cover (12). The distance (50) between the longitudinal axis (24) and the clamping element (16) is designed to be at least partly shorter than the distance (54) between the longitudinal axis (24) and the tailpipe (14) in said clamping element (16) section (38). Alternatively or in addition thereto, at least one section (22) of the clamping element (16) is arranged at least indirectly against the tailpipe (14) in an immovable manner in the direction of the longitudinal axis (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
• B60K 13/00 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units
• F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape
• F16L 25/00 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for fastening a tailpipe cover (12) to a tailpipe (14). The arrangement (10) has a tailpipe cover (12), a tailpipe (14) and a bracket (18). The bracket (18) is arranged on the tailpipe cover (12). The tailpipe cover (12) can be latched here to the tailpipe (14) at a tailpipe projection (44), which is arranged on the tailpipe (14), by the bracket (18) being deflected laterally in the circumferential direction of the tailpipe cover (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape
• F16L 1/00 - Laying or reclaiming pipesRepairing or joining pipes on or under water

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for the limited displacement of a tailpipe cover (12) in the event of an accident. The tailpipe cover (12) of the arrangement (10) can be latched on a tailpipe projection (34) by a latching mechanism (38). The latching mechanism (38) has a stop (32) of the arrangement (10). A displacement path (22) of the arrangement (10) can run along the tailpipe projection (34) if the tailpipe cover (12) is displaced from its mounted position. The invention also relates to a displacing arrangement (45) for the limited and controlled displacement of a tailpipe cover (12) in the event of an accident. The invention further relates to a method (200) for a limited and controlled displacement of the tailpipe cover (12) in the event of an accident.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/14 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having thermal insulation
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
• B60K 13/00 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units
• F16L 25/00 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups

Abstract

An exhaust gas outlet system for a motor vehicle has an end pipe and a cover. The end pipe cover has an end pipe cover inner and outer wall constructed with at least two walls. The end pipe cover inner wall is constructed in at least two parts, can be closed radially around the end pipe and can be at least partially arranged in a positive-locking manner on the end pipe so that the end pipe cover inner wall in the state thereof mounted on the end pipe is not axially displaceable. A first annular securing element keeps the end pipe cover inner wall radially fixed on the end pipe. The end pipe cover outer wall can be pushed axially over the end pipe cover inner wall. The end pipe cover outer wall is fixed by means of a locking connection axially to the end pipe cover inner wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape
• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust

Abstract

The invention relates to an exhaust lining (10) for an exhaust system of a motor vehicle. The exhaust lining (10) has at least one first connecting element (20a), which is clamped between a first pipe (12) and a second pipe (14) of the exhaust lining (10). The first pipe (12) is preferably in the form of a tailpipe. The second pipe (14) is preferably in the form of a tailpipe cover. The tailpipe cover can have a multi-piece design. The tailpipe cover preferably has a tubular inner part (16), which is held on the tailpipe by means of the at least one first connecting element (20a). The first connecting element (20a) clings onto the first pipe (12) via, i.e. by means of, a lever mechanism. A load arm of the lever mechanism, having the distance A, is preferably shorter than an effort arm, having the distance B. According to the invention, the length of the effort arm is very precisely defined, because the end of the effort arm lies against the first pipe (12) via a punctiform contact area. A first contact surface of a clamping spring can be designed offset from the longitudinal extent of a main body of the first connecting element (20a) in order to save space in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape

Abstract

The invention relates to an exhaust gas outlet system (16) for a motor vehicle having a tailpipe (18) and a tailpipe trim arranged on the tailpipe (18). The tailpipe trim has an at least double-walled design formed by an inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20) and an outer wall of the tailpipe trim (22). The inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20) is designed in at least two parts and can be closed radially around the tailpipe (18). The inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20) can be formfittingly arranged on the tailpipe (18), at least partially, such that in a mounted state on the tailpipe (18), the inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20) is not axially displaceable. A first annular fastening element (26) holds the inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20) radially fixed to the tailpipe (18). The outer wall of the tailpipe trim (22) can be pushed axially over the inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20). The outer wall of the tailpipe trim (22) is preferably axially fixed to the inner wall of the tailpipe trim (20) by means of a locking connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F01N 13/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features having flared outlets, e.g. of fish-tail shape

Abstract

An exhaust tailpipe mounting system for mounting on an exhaust pipe end includes a tailpipe and a ring member attached to the tailpipe. At least three spring elements are attached to the ring member, wherein each spring element extends generally along a longitudinal axis and is bent into a wave shape. Each spring element has a proximal end opposite a distal end, where the proximal end is attached to the ring member and the distal end has at least one pointed end configured to grip into an outer surface of the exhaust pipe end. Each spring element has a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh bend zone starting from the proximal end and respectively going to the distal end. The at least one pointed end of is angled at an angle of 75° to 85° in relation to the longitudinal axis of the spring elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/08 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits
• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F16L 37/08 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members

Abstract

Exhaust pipe band clamp (1) for connecting separate pipes in an engine exhaust pipe system and comprising a belt part (2) and fastening means(3,6,7), in which the fastening means includes flanges(3)located at the ends of the belt part and formed integrally with the belt part (2). The flanges (3) and a portion (2a) of the belt (2) are provided with reinforcing ribs (11), which are made by bending a part of the longitudinal edges of the band clamp (3), which extend along each of the edges of each of at least a part of the flanges (3) and an end portion (2a) of the belt (2).The free end part 8 of each of the flanges (3) preferably bent whereby ends (8a, 8b) of the flanges (3) are facing towards each other and in opposite direction to the outer surface of the flanges (3). The first flange (3)has a protrusion (9)and the end (8a, 8b)of the second flange (3)a corresponding cut-out (10). A method for producing an exhaust pipe band clamp and its use is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01N 13/18 - Construction facilitating manufacture, assembly or disassembly
• F16L 21/06 - Joints with sleeve or socket with a divided sleeve or ring clamping around the pipe ends
• F16L 33/04 - Hose-clips tightened by tangentially-arranged threaded pin and nut

Goods & Services

(1) Fasteners, decorative fasteners and screws for automobiles, number plates and number plate frames for automobiles, all of the aforementioned goods being made of metal. (2) Automobile exhaust systems and parts thereof, including tail pipes and extension pieces, all of the aforementioned goods being made of metal. (3) Covers for trailer couplings, all of the aforementioned goods being made of metal.

Goods & Services

[ metal fasteners in the nature of bolts, rivets and screws; decorative metal fasteners in the nature of bolts, rivets and screws for automobiles; metal number plates and metal number plate frames ] automobile exhaust systems comprised primarily of trims, pipes, collector and muffler and parts thereof, namely, tailpipes and extension pieces in the nature of engine exhaust tips

Goods & Services

Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements (other than hand-operated); incubators for eggs. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.