METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A TYRE CONDITION, EQUIPMENT, METHOD FOR TRAINING A NEURAL NETWORK TO ESTIMATE THE DEPTH OF A TYRE GROOVE AND CORRESPONDING COMPUTER-READABLE MEMORIES
The present invention relates to a method and a system for determining a tyre condition by estimating and/or indirectly measuring the depth of one or more grooves of the tyre(s) of interest, by submitting an image of the tread of the tyre(s) of interest to a machine learning model. By unequivocally linking the depth of each groove to its position on the tyre tread, it is possible to make a series of comparisons and determine individual and relative tyre conditions, as well as instructions on how to proceed such as continue with the tyre as it is, discard it, retread it, calibrate it, check its alignment, and change its position. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for training a neural network to estimate the depth of a tyre groove, as well as to equipment, and to corresponding computer-readable memories.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
G01B 21/18 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring depth
2.
FLUID IDENTIFICATION DEVICE AND FLUID IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
The present invention describes a device for identifying fluids and a system for identifying fluids, said device being compact in size and having simple on-board electronics that allow for improved detection of fluids in general, but also of fuels, considering not only homogeneous substances or fuel specified by a standard, but also mixtures of fuels (mixtures of petrol and ethanol) and also mixtures of a fuel determined by a standard (petrol, ethanol and diesel) with other fluids, such as water, solvents, methanol and others, as well as indicating which type of fuel has been adulterated, including the percentage of the adulterated fluid/substance.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
G01N 25/20 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating the development of heat, i.e. calorimetry, e.g. by measuring specific heat, by measuring thermal conductivity
The present invention relates to a method for managing the integrity of a fuel heating system, applicable to combustion engines powered by at least one fuel, said method working simply and efficiently by verifying the state and/or aging of systems related to fuel heating and also allowing combined use with various other heating systems from different manufacturers, including heated injectors, always in such a way as to provide adequate heating which is evenly distributed among all the injectors and, consequently, a better fuel atomization.
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F02M 37/30 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by heating means
F02M 37/08 - Feeding by means of driven pumps electrically driven
The present invention relates to a vehicle (100) including a load detection arrangement that includes at least one load sensor (10) which, according to a first embodiment, is associated with at least one axle (20) of the vehicle, wherein said at least one load sensor (10) is housed inside said at least one axle (20); said at least one load sensor (10) is arranged on the end of said at least one axle (20), in an area that supports at least one respective wheel (30) of the vehicle; whereas, according to a second embodiment, the load sensor is associated with at least one structural longitudinal rail (50) of the vehicle (100); the invention also envisages combining the two embodiments.
The invention can be applied to internal combustion engines powered efficiently using at least one fuel, making it possible to achieve the spraying state of the fuel at lower temperatures, thus leading to lower electricity consumption and lower fuel consumption.
F02D 41/32 - Controlling fuel injection of the low pressure type
F02D 41/38 - Controlling fuel injection of the high pressure type
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
The invention relates to a method for managing a hybrid vehicle in order to manage the operation of the electric motor and the internal combustion engine so as to enable the regeneration of the lubricating oil and prevent the degradation thereof by fuel contamination, taking into account the state of the fuel, of the battery and of the charging rate of the motor.
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
B60K 6/20 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
F01M 5/00 - Heating, cooling, or controlling temperature of lubricant; Lubrication means facilitating engine starting
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 25/00 - Controlling two or more co-operating engines
The invention relates to a method for managing a hybrid vehicle in order to manage the operation of the electric motor and the internal combustion engine so as to prevent degradation of the lubricating oil by fuel contamination, taking into account the state of the fuel, of the battery and of the charging rate of the motor.
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
B60W 20/15 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF FLUIDS
System for the identification of fluids and method applicable to the aforementioned system that allows for the improved detection of fluids in general, but also of fuels, being applicable not only to homogeneous substances or fuels subject to standards, but also to mixtures of fuels (mixtures of gasoline with ethanol) and also to mixtures of fuels subject to standards (gasoline, ethanol and diesel) with other fluids, such as water, solvents, methanol and others, besides indicating which type of fuel has been adulterated, and including the percentage of the adulterating fluid/substance.
G01N 27/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by changes in the thermal conductivity of a surrounding material to be tested
G01N 27/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid
G01N 25/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating sintering of boiling point
A device for the identification of fluids that allows for the improved detection of fluids in general, but also of fuels, being applicable not only to homogeneous substances or fuels subject to standards, but also to mixtures of fuels (mixtures of gasoline with ethanol) and also to mixtures of fuels subject to standards (gasoline, ethanol and diesel) with other fluids, such as water, solvents, methanol and others, besides indicating which type of fuel has been adulterated and including the percentage of the adulterating fluid/substance.
This invention refers to a navigation method applicable to general transport means—air, maritime or land transport —, particularly whenever constant checking on the route or path is required for taking a certain action. This invention also describes a system that uses said method.
The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting flow through valves, especially but not limited to pressure regulating valves, which through the use of a non-intrusive device detects when there is flow within the valve from the movement of a spring, using a linear potentiometer. The device can be easily installed on valves, and can also be fitted on valves that are already in operation.
G01F 1/38 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction the pressure or differential pressure being measured by means of a movable element, e.g. diaphragm, piston, Bourdon tube or flexible capsule
The present invention relates to a device for heating injected fuel in internal combustion engines integrated with a temperature sensor capable of measuring the temperature of the fuel immediately after heating, forming a unique set that provides great accuracy in the amount of power supplied to the heater and accuracy in fuel preheating temperature.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE TEMPERATURE OF INJECTED FUEL IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES FROM A MIXTURE OF AIR FLOW AND FUEL APPLICABLE TO A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a system and method for managing the temperature of fuel injected into internal combustion engines from a mixture of an air flow and fuel applicable to a vehicle that uses an injection system with high pressures.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
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METHOD FOR TRACKING GREENHOUSE EFFECT GAS EMISSIONS
A method is described for tracking greenhouse effect gas emissions from fuel in at least one combustion engine powered by at least one fuel comprising any proportion of fossil fuel and renewable fuel, to be used in at least one vehicle or vehicle fleet, or also in stationary generators, allowing the contribution to the green footprint of a combustion engine powered by monofuel, bifuel or flex-fuel, or by a E100 to E05 fuel, or by at least one fuel comprising any proportion of fossil fuel and renewable fuel, to be displayed in real time or after the vehicle mission has been completed, to the vehicle driver, a fleet manager and/or a generator manager.
Method of temperature management of fuel injected in internal combustion engines (1) applicable to said system, which takes into account the measurement of the fuel flow to be injected and one or more dynamic data of the engine demand level (1) in an immediate current instant, providing accuracy in the transformation of electrical energy into heat by controlling the fuel heating temperature and, consequently, great precision in the reduction of pollutant gases, without deterioration of the vehicle's energy balance (battery).
The present invention relates to a fuel feed system with a filtration subsystem, applicable to internal combustion engines. The problem to be solved is that of providing a sufficiently robust, efficient and reliable solution which does not require the modification of the entire hydraulic circuit of already designed fuel feed systems, i.e. which allows the retrofit of already validated systems currently in production. The solution to this problem is a fuel feed system provided with a filtration subsystem, said system being provided with a fuel tank (13) connected to a main hydraulic circuit (10) and at least one fuel pump (16) that drives fuel from the fuel tank (13) to an engine, said main hydraulic circuit (10) including at least a first fuel filter (14), and said fuel feed system further comprising at least one dedicated filtration circuit (20), which includes at least one filtration line (21) starting from the fuel tank (13) and terminating at the fuel tank (13), and at least one dedicated fuel filter (25) attached to said filtration line (21), wherein the main hydraulic circuit (10) and said dedicated filtration circuit (20) are independent of each other.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
F02M 37/22 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
F02M 37/24 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
F02M 37/32 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
B01D 17/00 - Separation of liquids, not provided for elsewhere, e.g. by thermal diffusion
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING REPLACEMENT OF PRESSURISED FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS
The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting the replacement of pressurised fluid storage containers, mainly for LPG cylinders, but not limited to this type of use. Said method and system detect the replacement of fluid storage containers on the basis of a container movement and internal pressure reading, ensuring energy efficiency and the detection of illicit replacement.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING REPLACEMENT OF PRESSURISED FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS
The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting the replacement of pressurised fluid storage containers, mainly for LPG cylinders, but not limited to this type of use. Said method and system detect the replacement of fluid storage containers on the basis of the impedance reading of the storage container to which the system is coupled. It can also measure how the replacement was done, i.e. with bare hands or with hands wearing gloves of dielectric material.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
19.
GLOW PLUG WITH AN EXPOSED FILAMENT AND AN INSERT AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING THE SAME
The present invention relates to a glow plug, more specifically a glow plug with an exposed filament, for use in fuel chambers, particularly those of internal combustion engines requiring the fuel to be heated. Claimed is a glow plug with an exposed filament and an insert, said glow plug including a housing (10) which encases in its interior at least one electrical terminal (20); at least one filament support (60); and at least one filament (70) in electrical contact with said at least one electrical terminal (20) by means of at least one pin (50). The present invention provides a sufficiently robust, efficient and reliable solution which does not require the alteration of the entire structural arrangement of the glow plug, is able to guarantee adequate sealing between the fuel chamber and the glow plug, and also guarantees the correct electrical power to the exposed filament.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
F02M 37/30 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by heating means
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/16 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor the conductor being mounted on an insulating base
Problem to be solved: To provide a solution capable of guaranteeing adequate magnetic flux in the actuating element, mitigating problems related to reliability and durability of the dispensing element, and solving problems related to clogging of the valve seat. Solution to the problem: A dispensing device is proposed, comprising a body (11) containing an actuation element (60) and a valve seat (50) housing a dispensing element (40) capable of regulating the fluid flow by selective actuation of the actuation element (60), the mounting segment (12) having an inflow channel (28), said valve seat (50) and said actuation element (60) being arranged such that they are aligned with each other; and said inflow channel (28) being spaced by a first distance (d1) from the assembly formed by the valve seat (50) and actuation element (60) pair.
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING THE REPLACEMENT OF PRESSURIZED FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS
The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting the replacement of pressurized fluid storage containers, mainly for LPG carrying cylinders, but without being limited to this type of use. The present method and system detect from magnetic field reading parameters whether fluid storage containers have been replaced, on the basis of movements around the storage containers, and are robust against mechanical shocks and electrically efficient.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
22.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING REPLACEMENT OF PRESSURISED FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS
The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting the replacement of pressurised fluid storage containers, mainly for LPG cylinders, but not limited to this type of use. Said method and system detect the replacement of fluid storage containers on the basis of the pressure reading in the container to which the system is coupled, and are energy efficient, robust and immune to mechanical shocks.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
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METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTS IN THE OPERATION OF A FUEL HEATING SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing faults in the operation of a fuel heating system associated with an internal combustion engine, which includes a plurality of routines for detecting various types of faults. The problem to be solved is that of providing a sufficiently robust computer-implemented solution in the design of a fuel heating system comprising a main control unit and a heating control unit, independent of each other, and both comprising respective "intelligence", such that the latter in particular is also capable of performing various different functions and/or routines related to self-diagnosis of the heating system. The solution to this problem is a method for self-diagnosis of a fuel heating system, of the type comprising at least one engine control unit ECU, comprising a respective microcontroller, and at least one heating control unit HCU, comprising a respective microcontroller, both powered by at least one voltage source (10) and interconnected with each other and with at least one heating element (13) by means of an electronic circuit further comprising at least one main relay (11) and at least one secondary relay (12).
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F02D 41/26 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means using computer, e.g. microprocessor
The present invention relates to an interface element for an electrical connection and mounting array for electronic components and also to an electrical connection and mounting array for electronic components comprising an interface element. Problem to be solved: To provide a wireless electronic component mounting array with a simple, low-cost and practical solution including a mounting interface element and interconnecting the electronic components in question safely and quickly. Solution to the problem: Thus, a mounting array is provided including, besides the interface element (3) itself, a first electronic component (1) comprising an insertion portion (11) in which at least one first electric terminal (12) is provided and which is inserted into and accommodated in the hollow body (30) of the interface element (3), resting on one side against the first rib (40) and/or against the side walls (323) of the longitudinal wall (32) of the interface element (3) and, on the other side, against the inner surface of the circumferential wall (31) of the same, and a third gap G3 is defined by the space between the inner surface of the longitudinal wall (32) of the interface element (3) and the first electronic component (1), the array further having a second electronic component (2) comprising at least one perimeter wall (21) and loading at least one second electric terminal (22) surrounded by the latter, and a first portion of the perimeter wall (21) of the second electronic component (2) rests against the circumferential wall (31) of the interface element (3), in such a way that the second electric terminal (22) is inserted into the third gap G3, resting against the inner surface of the longitudinal wall (32) and extending longitudinally along the same, in such a way that the at least one first electric terminal (12) and the at least one second electric terminal (22) are physically and electrically interconnected by contact pressure.
H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a device to operate with fractional resolution, the device being controlled by a control system that operates with complete resolution. Problem to be solved: To provide a simple computer-implemented solution that does not require the physical construction of frequency divider circuits, or sigma-delta modulators, to obtain an output signal with a combination of frequency and cyclic ratio within the desired limits. Solution to the problem: A control method including the following steps, among others: During each cycle, the value of the counting variable Cntr is compared with the value of the energisation period Ton; if the value of the counting variable Cntr is lower than the value of the energisation period Ton, the device D is kept in the first state of operation, the increment value InctVal is added to the counting variable Cntr and a next cycle is executed; but if the value of the counting variable Cntr is equal to or higher than the value of the energisation period Ton, the device D is switched to a second state of operation and the value of the counting variable Cntr is compared with the reference value MWP; upon this comparison, if the value of the counting variable Cntr is lower than the reference value MWP, the device D is kept in the second state of operation, the increment value InctVal is added to the counting value Cntr and a next cycle is executed; but if the value of the counting variable Cntr is equal to or higher than the reference value MWP, the device D is switched to the first state of operation, the reference value MWP is subtracted from the counting variable Cntr, so as to reset the first portion MSB thereof, the remainder of the subtraction in the second portion LSB of the counting variable Cntr is kept and a next cycle is executed.
G06F 1/08 - Clock generators with changeable or programmable clock frequency
H03K 21/00 - PULSE TECHNIQUE - Details of pulse counters or frequency dividers
H03K 23/68 - Pulse counters comprising counting chains; Frequency dividers comprising counting chains with a base or radix other than a power of two with a base which is a non-integer
B05B 12/06 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery for effecting pulsating flow
F16K 31/02 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic
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ELECTRIC SWITCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIALIZING SECONDARY SYSTEMS IN VEHICLES
The present invention relates to an electric switching system and method for initializing secondary systems in vehicles, such as air-conditioning and ventilation systems, while not being limited to this type of use, and using a second alternator without an extra battery, keeping the systems in operation in an electrically independent manner. This method allows the use of a system with simple and robust electronics, improving overall energy efficiency.
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02P 9/08 - Control of generator circuit during starting or stopping of driving means, e.g. for initiating excitation
The present invention relates to a device for heating fuel and to an assembly for injecting heated fuel provided with said device, applicable to a fuel distribution system used in engines implemented in vehicles.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
F02M 53/06 - Injectors with heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
The present international application describes a fuel heating device for supplying heated fuel for use in a fuel injection system used preferably in motors in vehicles, in which said heating device is provided with at least one heating element (41) with at least one structural element (42) formed by at least one main body (421) and one positioning element (423).
F02M 31/12 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for heating electrically
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
F02M 53/06 - Injectors with heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
The present invention relates to a device for heating fuel injected into internal combustion engines incorporated into a temperature sensor capable of measuring the temperature of the fuel immediately after heating, forming a single unit that provides great precision in the quantity of power supplied to the heater and accuracy in the pre-heating temperature of the fuel.
F02M 67/00 - Apparatus in which fuel-injection is effected by means of high-pressure gas, the gas carrying the fuel into working cylinders of the engine, e.g. air-injection type
F02M 55/02 - Conduits between injection pumps and injectors
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
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ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVE SYSTEM OF INPUTS APPLICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVE METHOD FOR INPUTS APPLICATION SYSTEM
The present invention refers to an electromechanical drive system of inputs application and an electromechanical drive method for application system that, in its preferred application, is intended for use in the application of agricultural inputs, but it is not limited to this type of application. Said system and method performs its function in a decentralized, autonomous and robust manner.
The present invention belongs to the field of industrial engineering and production management and refers to device, system and method of monitoring tools for measuring operation conditions, operation cycles and tool location. The device (1) of the present invention comprises: means for securing with the tool; cycle counter mechanism; means of communicating with a network 40; at least one electrical power supply (11); at least one data processing unit (4); a safety unit (9) which is actuated when the device (1) is removed from the tool; and device locating means (1). The tool control system comprises: at least one device (1) associated with a tool installed in a machine (30); at least one data transfer network (40) communicating with the device (1); at least one user interface for accessing the data transmitted from the device (1); a gateway (20) of the devices communication (1) with the data transfer network (40); and a user alert channel, which is actuated when predetermined parameters are measured by the device (1). And the tool control method comprises the steps of: reading the operating parameters of a tool from device sensors (1); and transmitting the information of the measured operating parameters to a computer (50) of a remote user by means of: sending the data measured by the device (1) to a gateway (20); sending the data of gateway (20) to a communication network (40); and accessing data from the communication network (40) from a computer (50).
G05B 19/42 - Recording and playback systems, i.e. in which the programme is recorded from a cycle of operations, e.g. the cycle of operations being manually controlled, after which this record is played back on the same machine
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
H04L 12/12 - Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
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THERMAL COMFORT MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM IN AIR-CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS
The present invention relates to a thermal comfort managing method and system in air-conditioned environments that can be applied, for example, in industrial, commercial or residential air conditioning apparatus, systems and devices. The aforementioned method and system discloses a non-invasive solution that allows the management of thermal comfort in environments that have common air conditioning devices, and intercommunicates them so that they maintain a desirable standard temperature based on external ambient temperature and humidity, and that run in order to have a better energy efficiency.
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE TEMPERATURE OF FUEL INJECTED INTO INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, BASED ON MIXING AN AIR STREAM AND FUEL, APPLICABLE TO A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a system and method for managing the temperature of fuel injected into internal combustion engines, based on mixing an air stream and fuel, applicable to a vehicle which uses a high-pressure injection system.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
F02M 31/02 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for heating
F02M 37/30 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by heating means
F02D 1/00 - Controlling fuel-injection pumps, e.g. of high-pressure injection type
34.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE TEMPERATURE OF FUEL INJECTED INTO INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, BASED ON MIXING AN AIR STREAM AND FUEL, APPLICABLE TO A VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a system and a method for managing the temperature of fuel injected into internal combustion engines, based on mixing an air stream and fuel, applicable to a vehicle which uses a high-pressure injection system.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
F02M 31/02 - Apparatus for thermally treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture for heating
F02M 37/30 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by heating means
F02D 1/00 - Controlling fuel-injection pumps, e.g. of high-pressure injection type
35.
METHOD FOR MANAGING THE TEMPERATURE OF FUEL INJECTED INTO AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE
A method for managing the temperature of fuel injected into an internal-combustion engine applicable to said system, that takes into account the measurement of the flow rate of fuel to be injected and one or more dynamic data points relating to engine requirements at an immediate current instant, ensuring accurate transformation of electrical energy into heat by controlling the heating temperature of the fuel and consequently very precise reduction of polluting gases, without adversely affecting the energy balance of the vehicle (battery).
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
36.
ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE FOR DOSING AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
The present invention discloses an electromechanical device for dosing agricultural inputs that operates with variable frequency and variable duty cycle applicable to movable agricultural machines capable of ensuring accuracy in the amount and position of dumping agricultural inputs when the tractor is advancing at high speeds, leading to increased productivity and elimination of waste of such inputs due to misapplication or leaks.
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
B05B 12/06 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery for effecting pulsating flow
F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
37.
ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE FOR DOSING AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
The present invention discloses an electromechanical device for dosing agricultural inputs that operates with variable frequency and variable duty cycle applicable to movable agricultural machines capable of ensuring accuracy in the amount and position of dumping agricultural inputs when the tractor is advancing at high speeds, leading to increased productivity and elimination of waste of such inputs due to misapplication or leaks due to an efficient sealing.
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
B05B 12/06 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery for effecting pulsating flow
F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
38.
METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETECTING VOLUME IN PRESSURIZED FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS
The present invention refers to a method and system of detecting volume in pressurized fluid storage containers, such as gas storage tanks, preferably applied in cylinders, but not limited to this application. Said method and system identifies the volume of the fluid stored inside the container through the reading of internal pressure, measuring the periods of variation when there is fluid flow and correlating with expected pressure behaviors in containers with similar application and characteristics.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting low volume in pressurized fluid storage containers such as gas storage tanks, preferably applied in gas canisters, but not limited to this application. Said method and system identifies when the volume of the stored fluid is declining, by measuring the internal pressure of the storage container and its behavior, identifying that the utility of the storage container is close to its end and providing information on when it will be necessary to exchange it.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
The present invention relates to a method and system of detection of pressure deflection in pressurized fluid storage containers, such as gas storage tanks, preferably applied in gas canisters, but not limited to that application. Said method and system detects if there is a deflection in the internal pressure of the pressurized fluid storage container by means of readings performed on a pressure sensor installed at the outlet of the storage container, which characterizes that the container is near the end of its useful life and indicates if the detection is positive.
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
The present invention relates to a lubrication system and method for internal combustion engines that stores a lubricating oil that has an initial viscosity with higher oil movement resistance, that is able to reduce this oil movement resistance, to transport this oil and to deliver said oil more efficiently such as to reduce the quantity of contaminating gases in situations in which the engine is not operating at full load. The system comprises a tank (1); at least one lubricating fluid intake device (2) with at least one intake duct (21) delimited by at least one wall having an internal face and an external face, a first intake duct portion (22), an intake duct body (23) and a second intake duct portion (24); and at least one lubricating fluid movement generation device (4) subsequently positioned in the lubricating fluid intake device (2).
A system and a method of controlling the temperature of fuel injected into combustion engines, which provides a reduced amount of fuel injected into engines propelled with either pure gasoline or ethanol or any bi-fuel mixture by precisely controlling the amount of heat supplied to the fuel.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
A system and a method of controlling the temperature of fuel injected into combustion engines, which provides a reduced amount of fuel injected into engines propelled with either pure gasoline or ethanol or any bi-fuel mixture by precisely controlling the amount of heat supplied to the fuel.
The present invention relates to large-scale mechanization, precision agriculture, and the concept of geographically referenced data. Specifically, the present invention relates to a mapping system for variable-rate row–by-row application of inputs, including means for processing a prescription map file (10), means for uploading the processed data, means for determining the geographical position of the processed data and the input application lines, and means for comparing the geographical positioning data and the input application lines.
The present invention relates to large-scale mechanization, precision agriculture and the concept of state machines. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for spreading inputs using a vehicle that has a travelled route defined by a plurality of adjacent regular polygons (Q).
The present invention relates to a navigation method applicable to modes of transport in general (air, sea or land), in particular when the current route or course needs to be checked continuously to enable a given action to be taken, and also describes a system that applies said method.
This invention relates to a weighing platform, particularly used in the livestock sector, formed by a base plate (1), which is constituted by a first upper surface (2) and a second lower surface (3), the second surface (3) being provided with a plurality of first bars (31) with an I-shaped cross-section, which are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis and fixed on the second surface (3), the first bars (31) being aligned in parallel and arranged spaced apart from each other, with the platform having a functional design capable of imparting a ciliary movement, necessary to prevent dirt from settling on the platform, as well as to guarantee the necessary resistance to confer excellent durability to the platform.
The present invention relates to a system and a method that use an interactive display to validate the position of stored items and solve the problems generated by reports with information that is not updated dynamically in real time.
The present invention describes a system for coupling and transporting a device for weighing animals, and also a device for weighing animals (of the mobile scales type) that includes said system, this system being provided with a platform that comprises a first platform portion and a second platform portion, the first platform portion comprising at least one cutout for receiving at least one first anchoring means and the second platform portion comprising at least one cutout for receiving at least one second anchoring means.
The present invention relates to a system for weighing animals that comprises at least one area delineator provided with fixed fences 11, dividing fences, at least one flow director, at least one alternative access, at least one access-control means, and at least one weighing zone provided with an animal-weighing means that comprises at least two side walls associated such that they direct the flow of animals between the confined regions along the enclosure.
A movable and modular device (100) for dynamic weighing of animals includes an identifying module (1) and a weighing module (2). The identifying module (1) includes a supporting structure (11), a processing module (12), a solar panel (13), an antenna (14), and an identifier (15); and a weighing module (2) comprising: a base (20), at least one pair of sidewalls (21), at least one weighing platform (22), at least one load cell (23), and at least one amplifier and transmission box (24). The device (100) is capable of providing the precise weight of each animal passing over the scale, wherein weighing can occur both when the animal stops on the scale and when it moves on the scale, and especially having movable characteristics, without the need for the animals to move from one area to another through a passageway formed between these two areas.
Method of preheating and controlling the temperature of fuel injected into a combustion engine to enable a reduction in the amount of fuel injected into engines which may be powered both by pure gasoline and by ethanol or any biofuel mixture, where the engine is located in environments with low temperatures and extremely cold temperatures.
F02M 53/02 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by having heating, cooling, or thermally-insulating means with fuel-heating means, e.g. for vaporising
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
53.
METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED FUEL INJECTION IN DIESEL FUEL PUMP SYSTEMS
The present invention relates to a method for optimized fuel injection in diesel fuel pump systems, by adjusting the opening of the electromagnetic valve, through compensating for the opening time in an electrical circuit, the method comprising the steps of: i. collecting resistance values on the basis of the revolutions per minute, temperature and powering time values, for each cycle and in each pump in the system; ii. generating a map of resistance values on the basis of the values collected in step i; iii. measuring the resistance between the current profiles for each cycle, in each pump in the system; iv. comparing the resistance value measured in step iii with a resistance value on the value map generated in step ii; v. correcting the powering time on the basis of the comparison of the resistance value from step iv for each cycle, in each pump in the system; vi. repeating steps i to v during the operation of the system.
Method of controlling the temperature of fuel injected into a combustion engine to enable a reduction in the amount of fuel injected into engines which may be powered both by pure gasoline and by ethanol or by any biofuel mixture.
A mobile and modular device with movable walls for the dynamic weighing of a bovine animal includes an identification module having a support structure, a processing module, a solar panel, an antenna and an identifier; and a weighing module including a base, a pair of side walls, a weighing platform, a pair of load cells and an amplifier and transmission box. The processing module, the identifier, the solar panel and the antenna are associated on the support structure. The weighing platform, the pair of load cells and the amplifier and transmission box are associated on the base in a fixed way. Each one of the pair of side walls contains a fixed portion and a mobile portion; and each one of the lower ends of the fixed portion contains a mechanism, which is associated to the base in a mobile way, through a first distal end and a second distal end.
Invention patent: "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING ACTIONS IN A LOCATION". The present invention relates to a system (10) and a method for validating actions in a warehouse or location that analyses and validates actions undertaken inside a warehouse using standard rules and/or authorized actions, and notifies a user (30) if the action undertaken is not authorized. As a result, the system (10) and the method of the present invention improve the efficiency of the warehouse.
A method of testing a unit pump system performance is disclosed. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method of testing a unit pump system performance determines if mechanical and/or electrical stability of a control valve of the unit pump system are achieved before measuring an output injection volume variation.
The present disclosure relates to a method of testing a unit pump system performance. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method of testing a unit pump system performance determines if mechanical and/or electrical stability of a control valve of the unit pump system are achieved before measuring an output injection volume variation.
The present invention refers to a fuel injection pump, preferably for internal combustion engines, provided with a pumping unit and a fuel flow control electrovalve assembly, in particular comprising a movable valve sealing actuator and a valve end stroke stop, and preferably a fuel flow control electrovalve assembly with a valve end stroke stop provided with a seat and a thread, so as to prevent the breakage and wearing of its contact portion due to the impact of the valve sealing actuator, in addition to allowing reliability and easy assembly.
It is disclosed an integrated fuel pump, among other functionally necessary elements and components, at least one main body, by a solenoid housing structure and a spacer. Said spacer is made of aluminum.
It is disclosed an integrated fuel pump, among other functionally necessary elements and components, at least one main body, by a solenoid housing structure, and identification markings arranged directly on the housing structure.
The present invention refers to a fuel injection pump, preferably for internal combustion engines, provided with a pumping unit and a fuel flow control electrovalve assembly, in particular comprising a movable valve sealing actuator and a valve end stroke stop, and preferably a fuel flow control electrovalve assembly with a valve end stroke stop provided with a thread to allow reliability and easy assembly.
An electric switching system for dynamo-electric machine is disclosed, as well as the application of said system in power tools, capable of changing the topology of a universal electric motor (comprised of a rotor provided with an induced coil and a stator provided with two field coils) only depending on the position of two reciprocal electric switches. Thus, it is provided a topology suitable for energizing the universal electric motor with 127 Volts and a topology suitable for energizing the universal electric motor with 220 Volts.
H02P 4/00 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric motors that can be connected to two or more different electric power supplies
H02K 17/06 - Asynchronous induction motors for single phase current having windings arranged for permitting pole-changing
H02K 17/08 - Motors with auxiliary phase obtained by externally fed auxiliary windings, e.g. capacitor motors
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SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS AND UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC MOTOR PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
A support structure of electrical contacts (brush-holder) is disclosed which, in addition to comprise electrical terminals for the connection of the sliding electrical contacts (brushes), also has other electrical terminals electrically insulated from each other and electrically insulated from the sliding electrical contacts. Said support structure of electrical contacts has its inventive potential optimized when applied to universal electric motors, which include the possibility of switching the electrical interconnections of its inductive elements (coils).
The invention concerns an arrangement for a fuel injection system (1 ) for diesel engines which comprises an injector (5), a control valve unit (CVU) (4), which is connected to the injector (5) through the second high pressure pump (18), an electronic control unit (ECU) (6), which electronically controls the opening and closing of the connection (34) of the CVU, and a pump (3), where the pump (3) is connected to the CVU (4) through a first high pressure pipe (17).
F02M 63/00 - SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF - Details, component parts or accessories of fuel-injection apparatus, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the apparatus of groups or
This invention relates to a platform for the assembly of a weighing platform formed by a first structure (2), a second structure (3) 5 and a third structure (4), each of the first and second structures (2,3) being associated with a longitudinal end of the third structure (4) to form the base (1), the first, second and third structures (2, 3, 4) being pre-molded.
This invention relates to a weighing platform, particularly used in the livestock sector, formed by a base plate (1), which is constituted by a first upper surface (2) and a second lower surface (3), the second surface (3) being provided with a plurality of first bars (31) with an l-shaped cross-section, which are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis and are fixed on the second surface (3), the first bars (31) being aligned in parallel and arranged spaced apart from each other, with the platform having a functional design capable of imparting a ciliary movement necessary to prevent dirt from settling on the platform, as well as to guarantee the necessary resistance to confer excellent durability to the platform.
The present invention refers to a system and method for integrating a tracking system, specifically the tracking system SisBov, into a cattle management system, particularly configured for beef cattle herd management, comprising a first reading device (1) which sends information to a processing center (2), the processing center (2) processing and sending the processed information to a recording device (3), the first reading device (1) reading a numeric code recorded on a first earring (10) and sending the information read to the processing center (2), the processing center (2) receiving the information read by the reading device (1) and processing and sending the information processed by the recording device (3), the recording device (3) recording the numerical code processed by the processing center (2), the same numerical code being preferably read by the first reading device (1), in a third earring (12), the system determining a unique numerical code for identifying each animal in a herd.
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A cattle raising management system includes at least one terrain package (1) which includes a terrain intercommunication box (8), at least one propagation package (2) which includes a repeater intercommunication box (9) and at least one farm package (3) which includes a farm intercommunication box (10). The terrain intercommunication box (8), the repeater intercommunication box (9), and the farm intercommunication box (10) form a network where each of said boxes can be connected via radio waves to any of the other boxes.
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
The invention relates to an animal marking system (1) provided with a drive device (10) and an animal marking fluid sprayer (2), the drive device (10) comprising an electric motor (11) associated with a transmission system (12), the transmission system receiving an initial torque from the electric motor (11), amplifying the received initial torque and transmitting the amplified torque to a drive shaft (3), the drive shaft (3) applying the amplified torque to actuate the animal marking fluid sprayer (2), the animal marking system (1) being able to be applied in extensive rural territory, where there is not a wide availability to use mechanisms that require high drive voltages.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
B65D 83/26 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant characterised by the actuating means operating automatically, e.g. periodically
G09F 21/02 - Mobile visual advertising by a carrier person or animal
71.
Process for deploying a mesh network and a mesh network node device
x+1) activates a radio communication range limit indicator (7); and setting one of the node devices in service mode so that it is ready for data traffic. A simplified mesh network node device (1) for deploying a network uses only knobs and audio-visual indications of the device itself, thus without requiring the use of computers and additional external devices to configure each device.
A weighing bar assembly includes a hollow structural part (1), with two load cells (2) positioned therein. The assembly further includes two ground support shoes (4). Each of the load cells (2) is attached at one end to the structural part (1) by a securing block (3) and at its other end to a corresponding ground support shoe (4).
The present invention belongs to the technical field of animal weighing. The invention relates to an animal-weighing platform (1) comprising a plate (2) and at least one load cell (5). The platform (1) further includes: an accelerometer (9) fixed on said plate (2); and a processing unit (6) capable of identifying and processing the data provided by at least one load cell (5) and which includes a diagnostic module (14) capable of identifying and processing the data provided by said accelerometer (19). The present invention further relates to an animal-weighing process.
G01G 17/08 - Apparatus for, or methods of, weighing material of special form or property for weighing livestock
G01G 23/00 - Auxiliary devices for weighing apparatus
G01G 23/10 - Means for damping oscillations, e.g. of weigh-beams by electric or magnetic means
G01P 15/08 - Measuring acceleration; Measuring deceleration; Measuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values
74.
LIQUID FLUID LEVEL METERING DEVICE IN CONFINED ENVIRONMENT
The present invention concerns the technological field of the magnetic sensing devices. Problem to be solved: Current assemblies of devices for metering fuel level of self-propelled vehicles do not guarantee the protection of their respective magnetic sensors. Problem solving: It is disclosed a liquid fluid level metering device in confined environment whose magnetic sensor is doubly encapsulated, the first encapsulating layer being formed by thermoset polymer and the second encapsulating layer formed by thermoplastic polymer.
G01F 23/38 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements using magnetically actuated indicating means
The present invention concerns the technological field of the liquid level indication or metering devices using rotary arms or other rotating transmission elements. Problem to be solved: According to the known solutions, the pivotal fastening between the movable body and the fixed body, which are included in a fluid level metering device requires an additional interference component, which makes manual assembly difficult and increases the costs of the device as a whole. Problem solving: It is presented a fluid level metering device whose fixed body comprises an engagement housing and whose the movable body comprises a coupling shaft. Said engagement housing comprises a narrow inlet and the coupling shaft comprises a facet, said coupling shaft being only prone of being radially displaced (in or out) of the coupling housing when the facet position coincides with the narrow entrance.
G01F 23/32 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements
76.
LIQUID FLUID LEVEL METERING DEVICE BASED ON ANGULAR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT
The present invention concerns the technological field of the liquid level indication or metering devices using rotational arms or other rotating transmission elements. Problem to be solved: At present, the selective adjustment of the extent of angular rotational movement between the movable body and the static body of a liquid fluid level metering device is done by means of vertical adjustment of the positioning of the extension rod, which changes position both in relation to said movable body and said static body. Problem solving: It is disclosed a liquid fluid level metering device based on angular rotational movement, whose adjustment of the extent of the angular rotational movement between the movable body and the static body occurs by means of the adjustment of the depth of the extension rod in relation to the static body, being unchangeable the alignment and fastening between said extension rod and said movable body.
G01F 23/32 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements
A dust protector for a weighing bar assembly (10), particularly usable under weighing platforms that comprises a structural body (1) defining two longitudinal ends, which comprise the dust protector (20), which, when projected in a top view, defines a C-shaped profile, comprising three plane rectangular plates (22, 23, 24) and three outer flaps (25, 26, 27), each of the flaps (25, 26, 27) extending perpendicularly from each of the plates (22, 23, 24), respectively, the flaps (25, 26, 27) being supported on the same support plane of the profile (21), enabling reduction in the accumulation of residues/debris on support portions of the weighing bar assembly (10), being easy to manufacture, mount and maintain, facilitating the cleaning of the assembly (10).
The present invention relates to the technological field of optical systems and refers to a device for identifying, at least one fluid, especially, fuel fluids in vehicle tanks. The device in question comprises an optical guide having interaction surfaces and an emitter element (6) emitting light beams (5) and at least one receiving element (7) of light beams (5). The information received from the receiving element (7) comprises the reflection emitted by interaction surfaces (3) which are at the submersed region of the optical guide (1) and indicates the type of fluid stored in the reservoir - for example: ethanol, gasoline or a mix of both. The interaction surfaces are inclined at different angles to provide total reflection for fluids with a different refractive index, including blends of fluids, to allow determination of the type of fluids according to the reflection by the interaction surfaces.
The present invention relates to the technological field of meter systems and refers to a device for measuring the level of a fluid, especially, fuel fluids in vehicle tanks. The device in question comprising an optical guide having interaction surfaces and an light emitter element (6) emitting light beams (5), an optical system (8) comprising at least one collimator lens and a light diffuser, and at least one receiving element (7) of the light beams (5), in which the information captured by the receiving element (7) from the reflection reflected by the inclined interaction surfaces (3) indicates the level of fluid stored in the reservoir. The inclined surfaces can have different angles (a), (β), or an intermediate angle between (a) and (β).
The present invention belongs in the cattle raising field and relates to a cattle raising management system which includes at least one terrain package (1 ) which includes a terrain intercommunication box (8), at least one propagation package (2) which includes a repeater intercommunication box (9) and at least one farm package (3) which includes a farm intercommunication box (10). The terrain intercommunication box (8), the repeater intercommunication box (9), and the farm intercommunication box (10) form a network where each of said boxes can be connected via radio waves to any of the other boxes. The present invention also relates to a cattle raising management process.
The present invention belongs to the technical field of computerized mesh networks. The invention relates to a process for deploying a mesh network, the mesh network comprising the following steps: - setting a first node device (1 x) in configuration mode; - setting a second node device (1 x+1) in configuration mode so that the second node device (1 x+1) is configured; - setting the second node device (1 x+1) in deployment mode and moving it away from the first node device (1 x) until the second node device (1 x+1) activates a radio communication range limit indicator (7); - setting one of the node devices in service mode so that it is ready for data traffic. The present invention further relates to a simplified mesh network node device (1) for deploying a network by using only knobs and audio-visual indications of the device itself, thus without requiring the use of computers and additional external devices to configure each device.
The present invention relates to a process for detecting internal fuel leakage in a combustion engine equipped with a lambda sensor (18), which includes the following steps: detecting an operating phase with no torque requirement; determining the measured value (22) of the lambda sensor; determining the expected theoretical value (23) of the lambda sensor; comparing the measured value (22) of the lambda sensor with the expected theoretical value (23) of the lambda sensor; activating a fuel leakage indicator if the comparison of the measured value (22) of the lambda sensor with the expected theoretical value (23) of the lambda sensor indicates a reduced concentration of oxygen. The invention also relates to an engine control unit which includes a program for implementing this process for detecting internal fuel leakage in a combustion engine.
F02B 77/08 - Safety, indicating, or supervising devices
F02D 19/10 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels peculiar to compression-ignition engines in which the main fuel is gaseous
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F02D 19/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures
F02B 43/00 - Engines characterised by operating on gaseous fuels; Plants including such engines
83.
SWITCHING-OFF AND STARTER DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SUCH A SYSTEM
The present invention pertains to the technical field of the management of internal combustion engines. The invention relates to a switching-off and starter device (7) for an internal combustion engine (2), comprising: - a sensor reading module (17) for reading redundant sensors associated with the switching-off and starter conditions; a network connection module (16) for connecting to a data bus (12) that makes available data from the sensors associated with the switching-off and starter conditions. The present invention also relates to a system (5) for controlling an internal combustion engine, which system includes said device, and to a method for controlling said system.
A weighing bar assembly comprising a hollow structural part (1), wherein two load cells (2) are positioned there inside, further including two 5 ground support shoes (4) is disclosed. Each of the load cells (2) is attached to one end to the structural part (1) by means of a securing block (3) and at its other end to the corresponding ground support shoe (4).
G01G 23/06 - Means for damping oscillations, e.g. of weigh-beams
85.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SWITCHING-OFF AND STARTER DEVICE FOR THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH A GENERATOR ASSEMBLY ON BOARD OF A HEAVY-WEIGHT VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRIC DRIVE, AND SWITCHING-OFF AND STARTER DEVICE FOR SUCH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
The present invention belongs to the technical field of heavy-weight vehicles with electric drive and having an on-board generator assembly. The invention relates to a method for controlling a switching-off and starter device (10) for the internal combustion engine (4) of the generator assembly (5), the method comprising the following steps, if the switching-off conditions of the internal combustion engine (4) are met: - interrupting the power supply bus (24) which connects the generator assembly (5) to the electric drive (23); - switching off the internal combustion engine (4). The present invention also relates to a switching-off and starter device (10) for such an internal combustion engine (4).
The present invention pertains to the technical field of heavy-weight utility vehicles. The invention relates to a method for controlling a switching-off and starter device (7) for the internal combustion engine (2) of a heavy-weight vehicle (1), the method comprising the following steps: — completing a first brake control sequence (S1a) during which a parking brake (23) of the vehicle (1) is enabled; — completing a second brake control sequence (S1b) during which a stopping brake (22) of the vehicle (1) is disabled; — switching-off the internal combustion engine (2). The present invention also relates to a switching-off and starter device (7) for the internal combustion engine (2) of a heavy-weight vehicle (1).
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
The present invention pertains to the technical field of heavy machinery. The invention relates to a switching-off and starter device (10) for the internal combustion engine (4) of off-road heavy machinery (1) moving cyclically in a circumscribed construction site, the device comprising a switching-off and starter control unit (18). The device comprises: - a location system capable of determining the relative or absolute location of the machinery(1); - a specification of safety zones in a circumscribed construction site, the specification being stored in the switching-off and starter control unit (18); - an operation inhibitor included in the switching-off and starter control unit (18) capable of preventing the switching-off and starter control unit (18) from switching off the motor (4) if the machinery (1) is inside a safety zone. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling said switching-off and starter device.
The present invention pertains to the technical field of heavy-weight utility vehicles. The invention relates to a method for controlling a switching-off and starter device (7) for the internal combustion engine (2) of a heavy-weight vehicle (1), including the steps of automatically switching off the internal combustion engine (2) when the switching-off conditions are satisfied and of automatically switching on the internal combustion engine (2) when the starting conditions are satisfied. The method comprises the following steps: - monitoring a set of parameters to determine whether the starting conditions are satisfied, these conditions including main conditions (C1) and secondary conditions (C2); - transitioning (T5) between a state (S3) in which the internal combustion engine (2) is switched off and a state (S4) in which starting is enabled if a single main condition is satisfied and if all the secondary conditions (C2) are satisfied. The present invention also relates to a switching-off and starter device (7) for the internal combustion engine (2) of a heavy-weight vehicle (1).
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
The present invention belongs to the technical field of animal weighing. The invention relates to an animal-weighing platform (1) comprising a plate (2) and at least one load cell (5). The platform (1) further includes: an accelerometer (9) fixed on said plate (2); and a processing unit (6) capable of identifying and processing the data provided by at least one load cell (5) and which includes a diagnostic module (14) capable of identifying and processing the data provided by said accelerometer (19). The present invention further relates to an animal-weighing process.
The present invention refers to the technical sector of animal weighing. The invention refers to a process comprising the following steps: - performing a first iterative sequence (L1 ) in which each considered new weight (NPC1 ) of a set of weights is added to a weight group; - until no weight changes the weight group, calculating the average of each weight group and performing a second iterative sequence (L2), in which each considered new weight (NPC2) may be moved to another weight group (OGP); determining a Consolidated weight. The present invention also refers to an animal-weighing device.
The present invention relates to the technical sector of animal weighing. The invention relates to a dynamic weighing process for weighing an animal (6), which includes the step of weighing this animal (6) on a weighing platform (1), and which further includes the following steps: - obtaining a first (7) and a second (8) curve of weight versus time; - calculating the first and the second average weights, each from the weights of the corresponding weight curve that are located between a peak (9, 12) and a secondary point (10, 11); - adding the first average weight and the second average weight to obtain the weight of the animal (6). The present invention also relates to a dynamic weighing device for weighing an animal (6).
Disclosed is a pole ring (120) for an electric motor, comprising an outer layer (123) and an inner layer (124); the inner layer (124) includes at least one magnet element (242, 244); the outer layer (123) and the inner layer (124) are joined to one another by at least one intermediate plastic layer (253) that is arranged in at least some sections between the outer and inner layers (123, 124) such that the two layers (123, 124) are rotationally locked and axially immovable.
H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
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EXHAUST DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
The present invention pertains to the technical field of internal combustion engines. The invention relates to an exhaust device for an internal combustion engine (1), comprising a main catalytic converter (15), a secondary catalytic converter (12) that is smaller than the main catalytic converter (15), and a turbine (10) of a turbo-compressor (3). The exhaust device comprises an exhaust manifold (7) that collects exhaust gases from a cylinder bank of the engine (1) and a secondary exhaust pipe (9) that is connected to the exhaust manifold (7) and comprises a valve (11) and the secondary catalytic converter (12). The present invention also relates to a method for controlling the exhaust temperature of a combustion engine, and to an engine control unit (18).
F02D 23/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their being supercharged
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F01N 5/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy
94.
PROCESS FOR CONTROLLING A COMBUSTION ENGINE AND ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
The present invention relates to a process for controlling a combustion engine which is provided with an ignition sensor (20) and of which at least one fuel is compressed natural gas contained in a tank (12) provided with a pressure sensor (21). Upon detecting a supply event in respect of said tank (12), the process includes the following steps - comparing the combustion noise captured by the ignition sensor (20) with the theoretical combustion noise expected for this sensor; - determining a quality grade for the natural gas as a function of the result of the comparison; - applying a revision through control of the engine as a function of said specific quality grade for the natural gas. The present invention also relates to an engine control unit.
F02D 19/10 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels peculiar to compression-ignition engines in which the main fuel is gaseous
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F02D 19/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures
95.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COMBUSTION ENGINE AND ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a combustion engine provided with an exhaust gas temperature sensor (20) and using at least compressed natural gas contained in a tank (12) equipped with a pressure sensor (21) as one of its fuels. As soon as a filling of the tank (12) is detected, the method includes the following steps: - comparing the temperature sensed by the exhaust gas temperature sensor (20) with the theoretical temperature expected for this sensor; determining a natural gas quality class according to the result of the comparison; - revising the engine control according to the determined natural gas quality class. The invention also relates to an engine control unit.
F02D 19/10 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels peculiar to compression-ignition engines in which the main fuel is gaseous
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F02D 19/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures
An electrical connector for a motor vehicle fuel pump is described, the connector (1) including a body (2) for coupling into a female fitting of an upper cover (6) of the fuel pump, the upper cover (6) having a tube (9) for insertion of a fuel pipe (7) of the motor vehicle fuel supply system. The hydraulic connection between the fuel pipe (7) and the tube (9) includes a sealing ring (8) and a supporting member (3) for the ring, the supporting member (3) for the ring being formed as a single component with the body (2) of the connector (1).
H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
H01R 13/50 - Bases; Cases formed as an integral body
F02M 37/08 - Feeding by means of driven pumps electrically driven
The present invention relates to a diode accommodation core, especially developed for use in solenoids ofstarter engines commonly used in automotive vehicles, being understood by technicial, constructive and functional characteristics totally innovative and capable of obtaining a simple, practical and highly efficient solution regarding installation and accommodation of the diodes in these solenoids without thereby affect the structural configuration of the diodes or the structures of starter engines. More specifically, the diode accommodation core object of the present invention is comprised of a structural body (1 ) having opening (2) for the accommodation of body (4) of diode (D), and two contact sides (3a, 3b) opposite each other, wherein each side is provided with accommodation guide (5', 5") of the respective terminals (6', 6") of said diode (D), which has a surface portion (8) in which at least one of said terminals (6', 6") is supported and at least partially exposed regarding the surface of the corresponding contact side (3a, 3b) of structural body (1 ), in order to promote electrical contact with at least one adjacent component by pressure.
The present invention relates to a device for conveying fuel from a fuel tank to an internal combustion engine, comprising a filling receptacle (1) and a supporting casing (2) secured to the filling receptacle (1). Said securing is obtained by the use of a locking closure. A first part of the locking closure (8) moves horizontally and is secured to a deformable element (3). A second closure part (9) is coupled to the first closure part (8) and promotes locking. The first and second closure parts (8, 9), together with the main deformable element (3), have, as a minimum, the restricted vertical space inside the fuel tank. The supporting casing (2) is coupled internally to the filling receptacle (1) in such a manner as to prevent or make it impossible to empty the receptacle by siphoning. The arrangement of this locking closure has optimum features for production using polymer injection as there are no recessed faces. The invention covers variations in the geometry thereof, with the deformable element (3) being more or less stiff.
The present invention relates to a device for conveying fuel from a fuel tank to an internal combustion engine (1), with a filling receptacle and a supporting casing (4) secured to the filling receptacle. The device further includes a valve supporting element (6), on which a pressure regulating valve (5) is securely positioned, said valve in turn being secured detachably to the supporting casing (4). The supporting casing (4) has a receiving part (8) into which the valve supporting element (6) is inserted and secured. The pressure regulating valve (5) is inserted by means of an entry connection (5a) into a recess (6e) of the valve supporting element (6) and the receiving part (8) of the supporting casing (4) has a support element (13) in order to retain the pressure regulating valve (5) in the recess (6e) of the valve supporting element (6).
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
The present invention relates to a support element (6) for an electric motor brush for a fuel pump of an automobile vehicle. The support element (6) is permanently mounted on the body (3) of a fuel pump (1), above an assembly formed by a brush (9), the assembly being provided with wiring (8) and a spring (7), and being contained inside a brush holder (10) in the body (3) of the fuel pump (1). The support element (6) has a central part (6b) arranged on the brush (9) and spring (7) assembly contained inside the brush holder (10), a lateral projection (6d) in contact with the wiring (8), a leg (6a) bent towards the body (3) of the fuel pump (1) and a leg (6c) bent away from the body (3) of the fuel pump (1).
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