An inductive-technology position sensor for an electric machine is disclosed. The position sensor is formed by a casing and a sensitive element disposed in the casing. The casing includes a cover and a connector from which at least one connection cable extends. The connector includes an element for retaining the connection cable.
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile
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INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR WITH PROCESSING UNIT WITHIN THE EMITTING ELEMENT
The invention relates to an inductive position sensor (1a, 1b, 1c) for a rotary electric machine, which inductive position sensor comprises a substrate (2) on which at least one emitting element (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged for emitting an oscillating magnetic field towards a rotating target in order to generate a modified oscillating magnetic field, the substrate (2) comprising a receiving device (5) for detecting the oscillating magnetic field and for transmitting it to a signal processing unit (6) in order to determine the angular position of the target, the emitting element having a generally circular shape and delimiting a first internal region (10), the receiving device delimiting a second internal region (11). The signal processing unit is positioned on the substrate within the first internal region of the emitting element and/or the second internal region of the receiving device or facing the first and second internal regions.
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INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR COMPRISING AN OPEN RECEIVING DEVICE
The invention relates to an inductive position sensor (1a) comprising a substrate (2) having an emitting element (3a, 3b, 3c) thereon for emitting an oscillating magnetic field in the direction of a target to generate a modified oscillating magnetic field, and a receiving device (5) that detects the oscillating magnetic field and transmits it to a signal processing unit (6) to determine the angular position of the target, wherein the emitting element defines a first inner region (10) and the receiving device defines a second inner region (11). The receiving device comprises a first opening (13) and has a crescent shape, wherein the signal processing unit is in the second inner region of the receiving device and extends to the inside of the first opening or is positioned facing the second inner region and extends to an opening region (16) facing the first opening.
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile
The invention relates to a coupling element (20) for an inductive position sensor for an electrical machine, consisting of a stamped metal part having openings (25). The invention also relates to an electrical machine comprising such a coupling element.
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile
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ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE COMPRISING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN A ROTOR COOLING CIRCUIT
The invention relates to a rotary electric machine (1) comprising a housing (2) in which a stator (3) and a rotor (4) comprising a shaft (5) are accommodated, the rotary electric machine comprising a cover (6) closing a cavity (7) formed between the cover and a bearing (8), the shaft extending out through the bearing via a first end (9) positioned facing the cover, the shaft comprising a cooling channel (11) that has an inlet and an outlet (13) in fluid communication with the cavity which form, together with the cooling channel, a rotor cooling circuit (10) through which a coolant is able to flow from the cooling channel to the cavity. The electric machine comprises a temperature sensor (14) comprising a temperature sensitive element (15) positioned in the rotor cooling circuit in order to measure the temperature of the coolant.
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
G01K 13/08 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de corps solides en mouvement en mouvement rotatif
H02K 1/32 - Parties tournantes du circuit magnétique avec des canaux ou des conduits pour l'écoulement d'un agent de refroidissement
The present invention relates to a sensor array comprising an inductive sensor (30, 31) and at least one temperature sensor (40, 41) for an electric machine, wherein the sensor array is arranged in a housing (10, 51, 52, 53, 54) and a single group of connectors (21) opens out of the housing (10, 20) in order to connect to an inverter of the electric machine.
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
G01K 7/22 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance non linéaire, p. ex. une thermistance
The present invention relates to an inductive position sensor (10) for an electric machine, the sensor being formed by a housing (100) and a sensitive element (101) arranged in the housing (100), the housing comprising a cover (103) and a connector (107) from which at least one connection cable passes, the sensor comprising a retention element (110) for holding the connection cable.
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile
H01R 13/56 - Moyens pour empêcher l'usure ou la fracture des conducteurs flexibles de sortie contre les pièces de couplage
H01R 13/58 - Moyens pour atténuer l'effort de tension sur le câble de connexion, p. ex. serre-câble
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
The present invention relates to an array (10) of sensors, for an inverter (20), comprising at least one position sensor using so-called inductive technology (30) and at least one temperature sensor (40) for an electric motor, each of the sensors (30, 40) comprising at least one connector (31, 41), characterised in that each of the connectors (31, 41) of the sensors (30, 40) is connected by at least one shared cable (22) with the other connector (31, 41) of the sensors (30, 40) and to the connector (21) of the inverter (20).
G01D 21/02 - Mesure de plusieurs variables par des moyens non couverts par une seule autre sous-classe
G01D 5/20 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension en faisant varier l'inductance, p. ex. une armature mobile
H02P 6/16 - Dispositions de circuits pour détecter la position
H02P 29/60 - Commande ou détermination de la température du moteur ou de l'entraînement
H02K 11/21 - Dispositifs pour détecter la vitesse ou la position, ou actionnés par des valeurs de ces variables
H02K 11/25 - Dispositifs pour détecter la température ou actionnés par des valeurs de cette variable
H01R 27/02 - Pièces de couplage adaptées à la coopération avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires dissemblables pour coopération simultanée avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires
G01K 1/00 - Détails des thermomètres non spécialement adaptés à des types particuliers de thermomètres
H01R 31/06 - Pièces intermédiaires pour joindre deux pièces de couplage, p. ex. adaptateur
H02K 11/33 - Circuits d’entraînement, p. ex. circuits électroniques de puissance
The present invention relates to a sensor array comprising an inductive sensor (30, 31) and at least one temperature sensor (40, 41) for an electric machine, wherein the sensor array is arranged in a housing (10, 51, 52, 53, 54) and a single group of connectors (21) opens out of the housing (10, 20) in order to connect to an inverter of the electric machine.
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for an engine of a vehicle, comprising: a casing (1) containing a circuit board (14) and traversed by at least one pair (2) of wires (3) provided with terminals (8), the terminal (8) being made up of a portion (804) crimped onto a conductor (5) arranged in the casing (1), a connector (101) comprising at least one metal insert (10) ensuring the electrical connection with the circuit board (14), where the casing comprises at least one flange (9) for holding the terminals (8), the terminals (8) being folded.
A temperature sensor for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The temperature sensor includes a temperature-sensitive element, two electrical wires connecting the temperature-sensitive element to an electrical connector, an insulating sheath surrounding the two electrical wires, a protective endpiece including a closed end in which the temperature-sensitive element is housed, and a fixing means through which the insulating sheath passes. The fixing means has a threaded element to be screwed into a threaded orifice provided in a vehicle engine interface element to fix the temperature sensor to the engine interface element and a stop fixed to the insulating sheath. The stop surrounds the insulating sheath and provides sealing between the inside of the engine interface element and the outside, the threaded element being capable of rotating with respect to the stop. The stop comprises at least one lug that goes into a slot provided in the engine interface element to prevent the temperature sensor from rotating with respect to the engine interface element.
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
F02B 77/08 - Dispositifs de sécurité, d'indication ou de surveillance
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
G01K 7/22 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance non linéaire, p. ex. une thermistance
G01K 13/024 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler de gaz en mouvement
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a casing (1) containing circuit board (14) and traversed by at least one pair (2) of wires (3) provided with terminals (8), the terminal (8) being made up of a portion (804) crimped onto a conductor (5) arranged in the casing (1), - a connector (101) comprising at least one metal insert (10) providing an electrical connection with the circuit board (14) characterized in that the casing comprises at least one flange (9) for holding the terminals (8), the terminals (8) being folded.
H01R 13/405 - Fixation d'une manière non démontable, p. ex. par moulage, rivetage
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
G01K 7/12 - Dispositions relatives à la jonction froide, p. ex. empêchant l'influence de la température de l'air environnant
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PROTECTIVE CASING FOR A VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, which comprises: - a casing (1) containing an electronic board (14) and through which at least one pair (2) of wires (3) provided with terminals (8) passes, the terminal (8) consisting of a portion (804) crimped onto a conductor (5) disposed in the casing (1), - a connector (101) comprising at least one metal insert (10) providing the electrical connection with the electronic board (14), the casing comprising at least one air cavity (108) arranged between the crimped portion (804) and the lower face of the casing (1).
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
G01K 7/12 - Dispositions relatives à la jonction froide, p. ex. empêchant l'influence de la température de l'air environnant
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a temperature-sensitive element, - two electric wires (3) connecting the temperature-sensitive element to an electrical connector, - an insulating sheath (5) surrounding the two electric wires (3), - a protective end piece comprising a closed end in which the temperature-sensitive element is housed, and - a fixing means (6) through which the insulating sheath (5) passes, said fixing means (6) comprising a threaded element (8) intended to be screwed into a threaded orifice (7) provided in an engine interface element (9) of the vehicle so as to fix the temperature sensor (1) to the engine interface element (9), and a stop (10) fixed to the insulating sheath (5), the stop (10) surrounding the insulating sheath (5) and being intended to provide sealing between the inside of the engine interface element (9) and the outside, the threaded element (8) being able to turn relative to the stop (10). According to the invention, the stop (10) comprises at least one lug (11) intended to be inserted into a slot (12) provided in the engine interface element (9) to block the rotation of the temperature sensor (1) with respect to the engine interface element (9).
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
The invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle and a method for manufacturing same. According to the invention, the method comprises the following steps: - sintering a powder of ceramic material in a protective shell (3) so as to obtain a sintered ceramic material forming an electrically insulating material (10), - forming a recess (31) in said electrically insulating material (10) configured to receive a temperature-sensitive element (2), - inserting the temperature-sensitive element (2) into the recess (31), and - attaching the protective shell (3) to an insulating sheath (5) surrounding a portion of two electrical links (4) connected to the temperature-sensitive element (2).
One subject of the present invention is a motor-vehicle temperature sensor (1) comprising: - a temperature-sensitive element (2), - two electrical interconnects (4) connecting the temperature-sensitive element (2) to an electrical connector, - a protective jacket (3) comprising a front portion (7) in which the temperature-sensitive element (2) is housed, the front portion (7) being filled with an electrically insulating material (10) so as to encapsulate at least partially the temperature-sensitive element (2), and - an insulating cladding (5) surrounding one portion of the two electrical interconnects (4), a back part (8) of the protective jacket (3) being fastened to a front end (6) of the insulating cladding (5). According to the invention, the electrically insulating material (10) is a glass-ceramic.
The subject matter of the present invention is a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle engine, comprising: - a thermocouple (2) including two type-N metal wires that are welded together at a first end forming a hot junction for measuring a temperature T1 in the engine, the two metal wires (3) each including a second end that is electrically connected to a voltmeter measuring the voltage between the two second ends; - a printed circuit board (5) comprising an integrated circuit (6), the integrated circuit (6) comprising the voltmeter and a temperature probe measuring a reference temperature T0; - a protective housing (7) comprising a first connector (8) in which the second ends of the two metal wires (3) of the thermocouple (2) are connected to two first ends of two metal tabs (10), the two metal tabs (10) comprising a second end (4) that are electrically linked to the integrated circuit (6), the printed circuit board (5) being housed in the protective housing (7) and the second ends of the metal wires (3) and the integrated circuit (6) being apart. According to the invention, the two metal tabs (10) consist of two different materials that are capable of generating an electromotive force comprised between 4 μV/°C and 25 μV/°C at 20°C.
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a temperature-sensitive element (2), two electric wires (3) connecting the temperature-sensitive element (2) to an electric connector (12), a protective envelope (4) comprising a closed end (13) housing the temperature-sensitive element (2), and an attachment means (6) connected on one hand to an end portion (7) of the protective envelope (4) opposite the closed end (13) and on the other hand to the electric connector (12). The attachment means (6) comprises a threaded portion (8) located close to the end portion (7) of the protective envelope (4) designed to screw into a threaded orifice (14) provided in a wall (15) of the vehicle and an end portion (10) comprising a sealing surface (17). The threaded portion (8) of the attachment means (6) comprising a self-tapping or self-forming thread designed to form a thread in an orifice of the wall (15) of the vehicle when the temperature sensor (1) is screwed into said orifice so as to form the threaded orifice (14).
The present invention relates to a wireless communication assembly (1) for a sensor (2) intended to measure a variable in a motor vehicle. The sensor (2) comprises, at a first end (3), an element (5) sensitive to the variable to be measured in the motor vehicle and, at a second end (4), an electrical connector (6) electrically connected to the sensitive element (5). According to the invention, the wireless communication assembly (1) comprises: a transmission module (7) intended to be removably connected to the electrical connector (6) of the sensor (2), the transmission module (7) comprising wireless communication means (8), and a receiving module remote from the transmission module (7) and comprising wireless communication means enabling it to receive data transmitted by the transmission module (7).
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
G01K 1/00 - Détails des thermomètres non spécialement adaptés à des types particuliers de thermomètres
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METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SENSOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a sensor (1) for a motor vehicle and a sensor obtained by this method. The method comprises a step of providing a thermistor (2) comprising a temperature-sensitive element (3) connected to two metal wires (4), the temperature-sensitive element (3) being intended for measuring the temperature of a gas flowing inside the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the method comprises: - a first step of overmoulding a resin around the metal wires (4) of the temperature-sensitive element (3) so as to obtain metal wires (4) covered by a resin layer (8), - a second step of overmoulding a protective housing (5) around the resin layer (8), - a step of positioning a printed circuit (6) in the protective housing (5), and - a step of connecting the ends (7) of the metal wires (4) to the printed circuit (6).
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01K 7/16 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs
The invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle and a method for manufacturing same. The temperature sensor (1) comprises: - a thermocouple (2) that has two metal wires (3) which are welded together at a first end (4) forming a hot junction for measuring a temperature T1 in the motor vehicle, the two metal wires (3) each having a second end that is electrically connected to an electric connector; and - a first thermocouple section (5) in which an insulating sheath (7) surrounds the metal wires (3) of the thermocouple (2), the two metal wires (3) in the first thermocouple section (5) being separated from each other by a distance D. According to the invention, the temperature sensor (1) comprises: - a second thermocouple section (6) which is not covered by the insulating sheath (7), extends from the first end (4) of the metal wires (3) of the thermocouple (2) to a front end (8) of the insulating sheath (7), and has a constricted end portion (9) in which the two metal wires (3) in the second thermocouple section (6) are separated from each other by a distance d that is shorter than the distance D separating the metal wires (3) in the first thermocouple section (5); and - a cap (10) which surrounds the second thermocouple section (6) in order to protect the hot junction.
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
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PROTECTIVE CASING FOR A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN A VEHICLE
[Note to processing team: please delete this segment.] The invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle and a method for manufacturing same. The temperature sensor (1) comprises: - at least one thermocouple (2) that has two different metal wires (3) which are welded together at a first end forming a hot junction for measuring a temperature T1 in the engine, the two metal wires (3) each having a second end (4) that forms a cold junction; and - a protective casing (7) that includes a connector (8) in which the second ends (4) of the two metal wires (3) of the thermocouple (2) are connected to two first ends (9) of two metal pads (10) via two connection regions (11), the two metal pads (10) each having a second end (12) that is electrically connected to a printed circuit (5) which comprises an integrated circuit (6) and which is accommodated in the protective casing (7). According to the invention, each connection region (11) is surrounded by a sealing element (13), the connector (8) includes a support (14) inside which the connection regions (11) surrounded by the sealing elements (13) are accommodated, the support (14) has a first end (15), through which the metal wires (3) of the thermocouple (2) extend, and an opposite second end (16), through which the metal pads (10) extend, and the protective casing (7) is overmolded onto the support (14).
G01K 1/10 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis pour prévenir les dommages d'origine chimique
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
G01K 7/12 - Dispositions relatives à la jonction froide, p. ex. empêchant l'influence de la température de l'air environnant
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
23.
SENSOR FOR AN INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD, COMPRISING A THERMOCOUPLE
The invention relates to a sensor (1) for an intake air manifold (2) in a motor vehicle, comprising a thermocouple (4) that has two different metal wires (3) which are welded together at two first ends (4a) forming a hot junction for measuring a temperature T1 of a gas flowing inside the intake air manifold (2). The two metal wires (3) each have a second end (4b) that is electrically connected to a substrate (5). The sensor (1) includes a pressure probe (6) for measuring the pressure of the gas flowing inside the air intake manifold (2). The substrate (5) includes an electronic component (7) for calculating the temperature T1 at the two first ends (4a) of the thermocouple (4) from a voltage measured at the second ends (4b) of the thermocouple (4) and from a reference temperature T0. According to the invention, the pressure probe (6) is integrated into the electronic component (7).
G01K 7/04 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples l'objet à mesurer ne formant pas l'un des matériaux thermo-électriques
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle and a method for manufacturing same. The temperature sensor (1) includes: a thermocouple (2) comprising two metal wires (3) soldered together at a first end (4) forming a hot junction in order to measure a temperature T1 in the motor vehicle, said two metal wires (3) each comprising a second end (5) electrically connected to an electronic device; an insulating sheath (7) comprising a closed end (8) in which the first end (4) of the two metal wires (3) is inserted and surrounding said metal wires (3); and a reinforcement tube (9) surrounding the insulating sheath (7) and extending along said sheath towards the electrical connector from a front end portion (10) of the reinforcement tube (9) located near the closed end (8) of the insulating sheath (7) up to a rear end portion (11). According to the invention, the rear end portion (11) of the reinforcement tube (9) is attached to the insulating sheath (7) by a first attachment (12) obtained by soldering or brazing.
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
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HIGH-TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH CAVITY FOR SEALING MATERIAL
The invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle and to the method for the production thereof. The temperature sensor (1) comprises a temperature-sensitive element (2) connected to two first electric wires (3) and an insulating casing (4) comprising a mineral core surrounded by a metal envelope (5). The first electric wires (3) pass through the core of the insulating casing (4) and exit via an end of the insulating casing (6) in order to connect to two second respective electric wires (7) connected to an electrical connector. According to the invention, the temperature sensor (1) comprises a tube (9) having a first part (10) fixed to the outer surface of the metal envelope (5) of the insulating casing (4) and a second part (11) surrounding the end of the insulating casing (6) so as to form a cavity (12) around same. The cavity (12) is filled with a sealing material (13) covering the end of the insulating casing (6).
The subject of the present invention is a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, said sensor comprising: a temperature-sensitive element (2); two electrical wires (3) connecting the temperature-sensitive element (2) to an electrical connector; a protective jacket (4) including a closed end in which the temperature-sensitive element (2) is housed; and a fastening means (6) connected on the one hand to an end portion (7) of the protective jacket (4) opposite the closed end and on the other hand to the electrical connector, said fastening means (6) comprising a threaded portion (8) located in the vicinity of the end portion (7) of the protective jacket (4), intended to be screwed into a threaded orifice provided in a wall of the vehicle. According to the invention, the temperature sensor (1) comprises a sealing element (9) fastened on the one hand to the end portion (7) of the protective jacket (4) and fastened on the other hand to an end portion (10) of the fastening means (6), said sealing element (9) abutting against a stop (11) formed in the threaded orifice of the wall of the vehicle when the temperature sensor (1) is screwed into the threaded orifice in order to ensure a seal, inter-alia, between the end portion (10) of the fastening means (6) and the stop (11) of the wall of the vehicle.
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
The invention relates to a magnetic target (7) in particular arranged so as to be mounted on a rotary component, this component being in particular a shaft of a rotor, this target comprising: - a support (10), - a magnet (11) pre-mounted on the support.
H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p. ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
G01B 7/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour tester l'alignement des axes
H02K 7/00 - Dispositions pour la mise en œuvre d'énergie mécanique associées structurellement aux machines dynamo-électriques, p. ex. association structurelle avec des moteurs mécaniques d'entraînement ou des machines dynamo-électriques auxiliaires
H02K 15/03 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation des machines dynamo-électriques des corps statoriques ou rotoriques comportant des aimants permanents
G01D 11/30 - Supports spécialement adaptés à un instrumentSupports spécialement adaptés à un ensemble d'instruments
The subject of the present invention is a sensor (1) intended for an air intake manifold (2) of an automotive vehicle, said sensor (1) comprising: a substrate; and a temperature probe (4) that is connected electrically to the substrate, said temperature probe (4) comprising a temperature-sensitive element (5) that is intended to measure the temperature of a gas flowing through the interior of the air intake manifold (2). According to the invention, the temperature probe (4) is a thermocouple.
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
29.
STRENGTHENING ELEMENT FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSOR, COMPRISING INTEGRATED CONNECTOR
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a temperature sensitive element, - a protective cover (3) comprising a closed end (4) in which the temperature sensitive element is housed, - an electrical connector (5) comprising two electrical connection elements, - two electrical wires connecting the temperature sensitive element to the two electrical connection elements of the electrical connector (5), - an insulating sheath (8) surrounding the two electrical wires, and - a junction element (11) attached to both the insulating sheath (8) and to the electrical connector (5). According to the invention, the temperature sensor (1) comprises a strengthening means(26) extending along the insulating sheath (8), said strengthening means (26) being both attached to the insulating sheath (8) and attached to the protective cover (3) and/or to the junction element (11).
G01K 7/22 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance non linéaire, p. ex. une thermistance
The present invention concerns a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle comprising: - a temperature-sensitive element (2), - a protective shell (3) comprising a closed end (4) in which the temperature-sensitive element (2) is housed, - an electrical connector (5) comprising two electrical connection elements (6), - two electric wires (7) connecting the temperature-sensitive element (2) to the two electrical connection elements (6) of the electrical connector (5), and - an insulating sheath (8) surrounding the two electric wires (7). According to the invention, the temperature sensor (1) comprises a junction element (11) attached to the insulating sheath (8) and to the electrical connector (5), said junction element (11) surrounding the two electrical connection elements (6) of the electrical connector (5).
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
31.
Rotating contactor for a motor vehicle steering column
A rotating contactor for a motor vehicle steering column, including at least one flexible electrical connecting tape, means for winding/unwinding the flexible tape having a plurality of tracks, a cassette that can be mounted on the steering column, a stationary part, and a moving part that can be rotatably connected to the steering wheel of the vehicle, and defining, with the stationary part, a housing for the flexible tape and the tracks. The stationary part of the cassette has a viewing window, and one of the tracks is differentiated and has at least one portion designed to be arranged substantially across from the viewing window of the cassette when the rotating contactor is in the neutral position.
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
F16L 23/024 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la façon dont les brides sont fixées ou forment une extension aux tuyaux
The invention concerns a system for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a component forming a piston capable of sliding along a sliding axis, and comprising a magnetic target (3) comprising two magnets (10, 11) separated by a non-magnetic space (12), - a sensor arranged to be sensitive to the magnetic field generated by the target, in particular so as to provide a piece of information representative of the position or of the speed of the sliding component.
F15B 15/28 - Moyens pour indiquer la position, p. ex. fin de course
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
G01D 5/244 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant les caractéristiques d'impulsionsMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques produisant des impulsions ou des trains d'impulsions
G01D 3/08 - Dispositions pour la mesure prévues pour les objets particuliers indiqués dans les sous-groupes du présent groupe avec dispositions pour protéger l'appareil, p. ex. contre les fonctionnements anormaux, contre les pannes
The present invention relates to a device 1 for measuring the pressure of a fluid, comprising iodine-containing compounds, comprising a body 2 in which means are provided that make it possible to measure the pressure of the fluid, characterized in that it comprises means 5, 10 for protection against the iodine-containing compounds. The invention also relates to a pressure sensor comprising means 5, 10 for protection against the iodine-containing compounds.
The invention relates to a device (1) for measuring a difference in temperature (T2-T1) upstream and downstream from a member travelled by a fluid, in particular the temperature of a gas upstream and downstream of a particle filter or any other gas-treatment element, said device comprising: a first thermocouple (10) for taking an upstream measurement; a second thermocouple (20) for taking a downstream measurement, the first and second thermocouples being electrically connected head-to-foot in series, at least during an operating phase of the device; a chain (13, 50) for processing the voltage output by the assembly formed by the two thermocouples electrically connected in series, such as to generate a signal (51) which is a function of the temperature difference (T2-T1) measured by the thermocouples.
G01K 3/14 - Thermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température fournissant des différences de valeursThermomètres donnant une indication autre que la valeur instantanée de la température fournissant des valeurs différenciées par rapport à l'espace
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
The present invention concerns a device comprising: -a casing (10) comprising a side wall and a bottom (18) so as to define a cavity (12); - a resin (14) filling the cavity in such a way as to submerge the electronic component, leaving said sensitive element protruding. -an electronic component (32) comprising a sensor (34) provided with a sensitive element (36); -the electronic component resting on at least one pad (30) protruding from said side wall or from said bottom, so as to prevent air bubbles from forming in the resin, the pad being separated from the side wall (16) by a distance d greater than 1 mm or in contact with the side wall (16).
B29C 33/12 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires comportant des moyens incorporés pour positionner des inserts, p. ex. marquages
B29C 39/10 - Moulage par coulée, c.-à-d. en introduisant la matière à mouler dans un moule ou entre des surfaces enveloppantes sans pression significative de moulageAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. coulée autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
The invention concerns a measurement sensor 1, comprising: -a cavity 1a in which there are arranged at least one sensitive component 2 and at least one measuring component 3, the cavity 1a receiving a coating material 4, in particular a resin, covering the sensitive component 2 and leaving the measuring component 3 at least partially uncovered, -a depositing basin for depositing 1b the coating material 4, communicating with the cavity 1a such that, after the material 4 has been deposited in the basin b, the coating material 4 is allowed to flow into the cavity 1a, the depositing 1b basin having a volume chosen so as to enable it to receive all the coating material 4 when the material 4 is deposited, the basin b being at least partially emptied after the coating material 4 has flowed into the cavity 1a.
The invention relates to a rotating contactor (1) for a motor vehicle steering column, comprising: - at least one flexible electrical connecting tape (7), - means (33) for winding / unwinding the flexible tape (7) comprising a plurality of tracks (37, 37a), and - a cassette (5) that can be mounted on the steering column and comprising: • a stationary part (14), and • a moving part (15) that can be rotatably connected to the steering wheel of the vehicle, and defining, with the stationary part (14), a housing for the flexible tape (7) and the tracks (37, 37a). According to the invention, the stationary part (14) of the cassette (5) has a viewing window (47), and one of the tracks (37a) is differentiated and has at least one portion designed to be arranged substantially across from the viewing window (47) of the cassette (5) when the rotating contactor (1) is in the neutral position.
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
The present invention relates to an electric switch with rubbing contact (3) comprising on the one hand at least one fixed contact (9) and on the other hand at least one moving rubbing contact (3) that can move along a predefined trajectory and exhibiting a contact surface (10) intended to rub on said at least one fixed contact (9), characterized in that at least said contact surface (10) is treated by ion bombardment by virtue of an ion beam, and in that the fixed (9) and moving (3) contacts are bare.
H01H 1/40 - Contact monté de façon que sa surface de contact soit de niveau avec l'isolation contiguë
H01H 1/36 - Contacts caractérisés par la manière dont les contacts coopérants s'engagent par glissement
H01H 1/023 - Matériau composite avec un métal noble comme matériau de base
H01H 1/025 - Matériau composite avec du cuivre comme matériau de base
H01H 1/04 - Contacts coopérants en matériaux différents
H01H 1/60 - Moyens auxiliaires associés constructivement avec l'interrupteur pour nettoyer ou lubrifier les surfaces de contact
H01H 19/58 - Organe d'actionnement à mouvement angulaire et portant des contacts, p. ex. interrupteurs à tambour n'ayant qu'une pression de contact axiale, p. ex. interrupteur à disque
The invention relates to a temperature sensor (1) for a motor vehicle comprising: -a housing (3) defining an internal volume comprising a temperature sensitive element (5), -electrical wires (9) linked electrically to said temperature sensitive element (5) and configured to transmit an item of temperature information from said sensitive element (5) to the exterior of the housing (3), -a seal (13) partially surrounding the said electrical wires (9) so as to isolate the sensitive element (5) with respect to the exterior of the housing (3), the seal (13) extending preferably in a direction, termed the longitudinal direction. According to the invention, said sensor (1) furthermore comprises a guidance means (15) integral with said seal (13) for the guiding of said electrical wires (9) out of said sensor, said guidance means (15) lying in the extension of said seal (13) according to the longitudinal direction of said seal (13) from a central zone of the seal (13) towards the exterior of said sensor housing (3), and the cross section of said guidance means (15) being of smaller dimension than that of the cross section of the seal (13), at least one portion of said guidance means (15) lying outside the housing. FIGURE:
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01K 7/16 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs
H01R 13/56 - Moyens pour empêcher l'usure ou la fracture des conducteurs flexibles de sortie contre les pièces de couplage
41.
SENSOR COMPRISING A MAGNET AND A HALL-EFFECT PROBE
The invention relates to a sensor (20) comprising: a Hall-effect probe (20) fastened only by way of its connection pins (22) and comprising a sensing element (23); a magnet (30) having a cavity (32) having a base (31), and in which cavity the sensing element (23) is housed; and a cylindrical hole (33) having an axis (34) and which extends from said base (31) toward the interior of the magnet (30), the Hall-effect probe being capable of moving inside the cavity (32).
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
42.
Switching device for the top-end of an automobile vehicle steering column
The invention relates to a switching device for motor vehicle column top comprising a microcontroller (1). The latter comprises at least two distinct functional switching blocks (3, 5), each block being linked to two signal inputs (e1, e2, e3, e4) and two signal outputs (a, b, c) of the microcontroller (1), a signal output (a, b, c) or a signal input (e1, e2, e3, e4) of which is linked solely to a single functional block (3, 5) and comprising four switches (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21), each switch (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21) being linked to a signal input/output pair of the microcontroller (1) distinct from that of the other three of the same block (3, 5). At least two distinct functional switching blocks (3, 5) share only either one signal output (a, b, c), or input (e1, e2, e3, e4) of the microcontroller (1), and the microcontroller (1) is configured so as to deduce front a signal dispatched by at least one signal output (a, b, c) that has passed through at least one functional switching block (3, 5) and has been received at at least one signal input (e1, e2, e3, e4), the state of switching of at least one switch (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21) of a functional switching block (3, 5).
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
The invention relates to a temperature sensor for a motor vehicle, including: a temperature-sensitive element; at least one first electric wire (7) connected to said temperature-sensitive element; at least one second electric wire (9) connected to the first wire (7) and configured so as to transmit temperature information from said sensitive element; an electrical connection means for connecting the first electric wire (7) to the associated second electric wire (9); and an electric insulator (11) at the electrical connection of the first (7) and second electric wires (9). According to the invention, said electric insulator (11) has at least one indentation (30) defining at least one open recess (29) for receiving said connection means (15), such that said electrical connection means (15) can be accessed from outside said insulator (11).
G01K 7/22 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance non linéaire, p. ex. une thermistance
The present invention relates to an electric switch with rubbing contact (3) comprising on the one hand at least one fixed contact (9) and on the other hand at least one moving rubbing contact (3) that can move along a predefined trajectory and exhibiting a contact surface (10) intended to rub on said at least one fixed contact (9), characterized in that at least said contact surface (10) is treated by ion bombardment by virtue of an ion beam, and in that the fixed (9) and moving (3) contacts are bare.
Device (1) for measuring a liquid level, comprising: - a body (2) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and having at least one open portion (5) in which at least one aperture (A) is formed in the wall of the body (2), - a loop (10) of electric wire positioned at least in the open portion (5) so that it can be in contact with the liquid and run substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the body (2), - an electric power supply circuit (15, 16) for powering the loop of wire arranged in the body, the circuit comprising two end fittings (16) positioned in the open portion (5), each end fitting (16) being connected to one of the open ends (11) of the loop (10), the end fittings (16) being arranged in an offset manner along the longitudinal axis (X) of the body (2).
B60K 15/00 - Dispositions des moteurs à combustion relatives à l'alimentation en carburantMontage ou structure des réservoirs de carburant
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
F01M 11/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
46.
SET OF CONTROLS FOR THE TOP OF A MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN
The invention relates to a set of controls for the top of a motor vehicle steering column, in which set: - a mobile contact means (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g; 30; 41, 42) is associated with at least one series (I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6, I7; I'1) the first contact regions (P1) of which are respectively connected to distinct inputs (EA, EB, EC) of a microcontroller (2) and the second contact regions (P2) of which are connected to one and the same output (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7; S' I) of the microcontroller (2), - for each series (I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6, I7; I'1), the associated mobile contact means (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g; 30; 41, 42) is able to adopt several positions including at most one active contact position in which the mobile contact means connects two contact regions (P1, P2) with one another in such a way as to close just one switch of the series at any one time, and - processing means (3) of the microcontroller (2) are programmed to associate controls of antinomic functions of the vehicle with each position that the mobile contacting means of a series can adopt.
B60Q 1/14 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares comportant un dispositif d'atténuation de la lumière
47.
TEMPERATURE-MEASURING DEVICE FOR A GAS PIPE CONNECTED TO A HEAT ENGINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND HEAT ENGINE AND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH SAID DEVICE
The invention relates to a device for measuring the temperature in a gas pipe. The device (1') comprises a body (3') for supporting a temperature sensor (4'), the sensor comprising a head (7') and at least two wires (8') connecting the head (7') to a means for acquiring a temperature-measurement signal. The supporting body (3') is arranged so as to be inserted into an opening of a wall of the pipe so as to submerge the head (7') of the sensor (4') in the gases of the pipe. The supporting body (3') comprises a bottom base (12') having a top end surface (17a') in which at least two channels (9') for guiding and holding the wires (8') are provided and arranged so as to enable the sensor (4') to be assembled in the supporting body (3'), and the wires (8') to be held in order to ensure that the head (7') of the sensor (4') is kept spaced apart from the top end surface (17a') of the base (12').
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
F02M 35/10 - Tubulures d'admission de l'airSystèmes d'introduction
48.
CONTROL MODULE MOUNTED BELOW THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SWITCHING HANDLE
The invention relates to a control module mounted below the steering wheel, said module including: a pivotable control lever (2) having a first actuation member (8a) rotatably secured to a first rotatable ring (3a) of the control lever (2), and a second actuation member (8b) rotatably secured to a second rotatable ring (3b) of the control lever (2), wherein the first and second actuation members (8a, 8b) are pivotably secured to the control lever (2); and first and second contact carriages (10a, 10b) for establishing a frictional contact with corresponding contact tracks of an electric circuit of the control module mounted below the steering wheel, characterized in that the first and second actuation members (8a, 8b) aligned on the control lever (2) and are centered on the pivoting axis (Y) of the control lever (2), and in that the control module mounted below the steering wheel comprises first and second intermediate drive elements (9a, 9b) driven by the first and second actuation members (8a, 8b), respectively, and translating the first and second contact carriages (10a, 10b), respectively.
B60Q 1/14 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares comportant un dispositif d'atténuation de la lumière
49.
ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SWITCH
The invention relates to an electrical architecture (1) for a motor vehicle switch, which comprises a first control (C1), a second control (C2), and a third control (C3), said first control (C1) being connected by a first direct wire connection (FD1) to a first output (S1) of a microprocessor (2), and said second control (C2) being connected by a second direct wire connection (FD2) to a second output (S2) of said microprocessor (2). Said third control (C3) is connected by a first indirect wire connection (FI1) to said first output (S1) and to said second output (S2) of said microprocessor (2). The electrical architecture (1) according to the invention is used particularly advantageously in the automotive field.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
50.
SWITCHING DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN TOP
The invention relates to a switching device for motor vehicle column top comprising a microcontroller (1). The latter comprises at least two distinct functional switching blocks (3, 5), each block being linked to two signal inputs (el, e2, e3, e4) and two signal outputs (a, b, c) of the microcontroller (1), a signal output (a, b, c) or a signal input (el, e2, e3, e4) of which is linked solely to a single functional block (3, 5) and comprising four switches (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21), each switch (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21) being linked to a signal input/output pair of the microcontroller (1) distinct from that of the other three of the same block (3, 5). At least two distinct functional switching blocks (3, 5) share only either one signal output (a, b, c), or input (el, e2, e3, e4) of the microcontroller (1), and the microcontroller (1) is configured so as to deduce from a signal dispatched by at least one signal output (a, b, c) that has passed through at least one functional switching block (3, 5) and has been received at at least one signal input (el, e2, e3, e4), the state of switching of at least one switch (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21) of a functional switching block (3, 5).
B60R 16/00 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
The invention relates to a method for securing a motor vehicle wiring harness (100) comprising an electric wire (120) and a sheath (110), said method comprising a step (300) in which the electric wire (120) is attached to an insert (200) by means of welding or crimping. The invention is characterised in that the method comprises a crimping step (310) including the following operations: a tightening operation (311) in which the sheath (110) is tightened against the insert (200) at least at the toothed portion (220) of the insert (200); and an over-moulding operation (312) in which an over-mould (600) is formed around at least part of the harness (100) and the insert (200).
H01R 13/58 - Moyens pour atténuer l'effort de tension sur le câble de connexion, p. ex. serre-câble
H01R 4/26 - Connexions dans lesquelles l'une au moins des parties assurant la connexion présente des saillies qui mordent ou sont en prise avec l'autre partie en vue d'améliorer le contact
H01R 4/48 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un ressort, un clip, ou un autre organe élastique
H01R 43/24 - Assemblage par moulage sur les pièces de contact
H01R 4/18 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par sertissage
H01R 43/02 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour connexions soudées
H01R 43/04 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour établir des connexions par déformation, p. ex. outil à plier
52.
PROBE FOR MEASURING THE OIL LEVEL IN A HOUSING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CONSISTING OF A POLYMER MATERIAL
The invention relates to a probe for measuring the oil level in an engine housing, comprising a connection point (1) for fixing said probe to a wall (8) of the housing and a plunger tube (2, 3) carried by the connection point (1), that can be submerged in the oil and is provided with a measuring element (8) sensitive to the height of the oil in the housing. The plunger tube (2, 3) consists of a polymer material. The probe according to the invention is produced at a low cost and is as light as possible.
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
53.
IMMERSION PROBE, IN PARTICULAR FOR OIL LEVEL CHECKS, ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION METHOD AND INSERT FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD
The invention relates to an immersion probe, the associated production method and an insert for carrying out said method. According to the invention, the method comprises: a step in which a metal insert (8) is placed in a mould (14), said insert including breakage parts (12), connection lugs (9) and connection pins (10); a step in which the breakage parts (12) of the metal insert (8) are broken, allowing the formation of at least two conductive strips (11); an over-moulding step; and a step in which the resistive wire is connected to the connection lugs (9) of the metal insert (8).
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
G01K 7/16 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs
54.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR SENSING THE TEMPERATURE OF GAS IN A COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor, in particular for sensing the temperature of gas in a combustion engine, as well as to an associated manufacturing method, said sensor comprising a body (3) having temperature-measuring means (6) and such that, according to the invention, the body (3) consists of two so-called proximal (4) and distal (5) portions attached together, the distal portion (5) housing the temperature-measuring means (6).
G01K 1/10 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis pour prévenir les dommages d'origine chimique
G01K 1/16 - Dispositions particulières pour conduire la chaleur de l'objet à l'élément sensible
G01K 13/02 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour mesurer la température de fluides en mouvement ou de matériaux granulaires capables de s'écouler
A motor vehicle gearbox position sensor includes a magnet and a probe for measuring a magnetic field at a sensitive end. The magnet and the probe may be placed facing a moving target connected to an actuating element, which is used to select the gear ratios of a gearbox in order to determine the position of the target in space and, from this, deduce the position. The position sensor also includes at least one ferromagnetic element positioned at the periphery of the sensitive end to trap metallic contaminants. A motor vehicle gearbox includes an actuating element that selects gear ratios, a moving target connected to the actuating element, and a position sensor.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle gearbox position detector comprising a sensor (3) designed to cooperate with a moving target (5) connected to a gearbox ratio actuation element so as to provide at least one analog signal representative of the position of the neutral point of the gearbox, characterized in that it additionally comprises a unit for processing the signal (9) comprising an analog-to-digital converter designed to convert the analog signal into a digital output signal (17) so as to provide periodic predefined information corresponding to the position of the neutral point only when, on the one hand, the target (5) is in the neutral point position and, on the other hand, when the sensor (1) is in the normal operating state.
G01B 7/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
F16H 59/70 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la transmission fonction du rapport établi
F16H 61/12 - Détection d'un dysfonctionnement ou d'un dysfonctionnement potentiel, p. ex. dispositif de sécurité positive
F16H 59/68 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la transmission
57.
ELECTRICAL SWITCHING DEVICE FOR A SWITCHING ASSEMBLY FOR THE TOP OF A MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN
The invention relates to an electrical switching device for a switching assembly of a motor vehicle steering column including a printed circuit board (3), first (5a, 5b, 5c) and second electrical contact pads (7a, 7b, 7c) distributed on said board according to a predetermined pattern (4), movable means (9) for contacting said first and second contact pads, said contacting means comprising two pairs of contact arms (11a, 11b, 13a, 13b), the arms from each pair being linked on either side of a common trunk (15), respectively. In a switching position, each pair of contact arms (11a, 11b, 13a, 13b) places a first contact pad (5a, 5b, 5c) in electrical contact with a second contact pad (7a, 7b, 7c). The pattern of the first and second electrical contact pads (5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 7b, 7c) and the extension of the contact arms (11a, 11b, 13a, 13b) are carried out so that, in each switching position, at least three electrical contact pads (5b, 5c, 7a; 5b, 7a, 7b; 5a, 5b, 7b; 5a, 7b, 7c) are placed in contact with each other so as to obtain two separate switching states (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5).
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
58.
CONTROL METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR THE TOP OF A MOTOR VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN
The invention relates to a control method for the top of a motor vehicle steering column, implemented in a control assembly consisting of: a switching assembly comprising a base substrate having a plurality of locations connectable to switching modules, and a switching assembly management microcontroller, each location including two inputs that are connected respectively to two corresponding outputs of the microcontroller and including at least two outputs connected to the same inputs of the microcontroller; and at least one switching module which is connected to a location on the switching assembly, said module having at least one switch capable of going into a switching state on the basis of a control position applied by a user. The invention is characterized in that the method comprises: a first step wherein a signal is sent to each output of the microcontroller and, for each signal sent, the inputs of the microcontroller are read successively so as to identify if an input from among the set of inputs received a corresponding signal that passed through a switching module; and a second step wherein the resulting corresponding input/output combinations are associated with a command from a database so as to generate at least one control signal corresponding to the elements to be controlled. The invention also relates to a corresponding switching assembly for the top of a motor vehicle steering column.
B60Q 1/14 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares comportant un dispositif d'atténuation de la lumière
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
A contactor carriage fitted so as to move translationally in an electrical switch of a motor vehicle, in a unit providing controls under the steering wheel, in order to establish according to a user command, an electrical contact for one or more predefined positions of the path of the carriage is disclosed. The carriage has at least one electrical contacting emplacement, a first housing for accommodating a high-current contactor element and a second housing for accommodating a low-current contactor element. An electrical contact is established at said emplacement either by placing a high-current contactor element in the associated housing or by placing a low-current contactor element in said housing.
The invention relates to a rotary knob for a motor vehicle, comprising: a fixed first part (3) of hollow shape configured to be mounted on the steering column (5) of the vehicle; a coaxial moving second part (7) housed in said fixed first part (3), and configured to rotate as one with the steering wheel of the motor vehicle; a bundle of electrical wires (17) connected, on the one hand, to a first connector (21) mounted on said moving second part and configured to be connected also to a mating second connector of the steering wheel; and a member (23) for temporarily preventing said knob (1) from rotating in a neutral position and designed to be removed once said knob (1) is mounted on the steering column (5) so as to free said knob (1) and allow it to turn. According to the invention, said immobilizing member (23) comprises an arm (25) for retaining the bundle of electrical wires (17) that allows the bundle of electrical wires (17) to be held in the neutral position and allows the bundle of electrical wires (17) to be released when said immobilizing member (23) is removed so that the bundle of electrical wires (17) can be connected to said mating second connector.
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
The invention relates to a rotary contactor for an automobile, comprising a mobile portion (7) configured to be rotatably connected to the steering wheel of the vehicle, a coaxial stationary portion (3) inside which the mobile portion (7) is housed, configured to be mounted on the steering column, a flexible electrical connection tape (15) wound between said mobile (7) and stationary (3) portions, counter to which said portions (3, 7) are rotatably mounted relative to one another, said tape (15) being attached by the ends thereof to the mobile portion (7) and to the stationary portion (3), a plurality of closed elastic bands (21) each having sections (29) for engaging with a first tooth (27a) arranged inside the fixed portion (3) and with a second tooth (27b) arranged on the outside of the mobile portion (7) in order to clamp said tape (15) against the inner surface (23) of the stationary portion (3) and the external surface (25) of the mobile portion (7), and a cover (31) arranged above the mobile portion (7). According to the invention, one (21a) of said closed elastic bands (21) is singled out, and said cover (31) is transparent so that said singled-out closed elastic band (21a) can be seen, and has markings (R) relating to the number of turns made by the mobile portion (7) and to the direction of rotation, and arranged such that when the mobile portion (7) turns, said singled-out closed band (21a) is substantially aligned with one of said markings (R) corresponding to the number of turns made by the mobile portion (7) and the direction of rotation.
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
62.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a temperature sensor comprising: a temperature-sensitive element (3); and a peripheral casing (7) accommodating the temperature-sensitive element (3) and having a closed end (9), the peripheral casing (7) being able to be inserted into a corresponding cavity (11), characterized in that the closed end (9) of the peripheral casing (7) has a peripheral portion (21) revealing, butted against the closed end, a flexible assembly stop (23) after said peripheral portion (21), said stop (23) being able to deform towards the peripheral portion (21) by shape cooperation with the bottom (15) of the corresponding cavity (11). The subject of the invention is also a process for manufacturing a temperature sensor as described above and a method of assembling said sensor.
The invention relates to a device for measuring a liquid level (1), including: an elongate housing (5) made of two assembled parts, having at least one opening for feeding a liquid into said housing; a loop of a resistive wire (3) arranged in the housing (5) which is to be partially submerged in the liquid to be monitored, said loop surrounding a free end of a tensioning device (7), said tensioning device being arranged so as to be subjected to a traction by said resistive wire (3).
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
The invention relates to a device for measuring a liquid level (1), said device including an elongate housing (5) made of two assembled parts and having at least one opening (15) for feeding a liquid into said housing (5), a loop of a resistive wire (3) arranged in the housing (5) and which is to be partially submerged in the liquid to be monitored, said loop being wound about a projection (9) of the housing (5), and two metal parts for the mechanical and electric connection (11) of the resistive wire (3), wherein at least one of the two metal parts for the mechanical and electric connection (11) comprises a fold (19) the bending of which ensures the tensioning of the resistive wire (3) in the housing (5).
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
65.
ROTARY ELECTRIC CONTACTOR AND ASSOCIATED UNDER-WHEEL CONTROL MODULE
The invention relates to a rotary electric contactor for an automobile, comprising a housing containing at least one flexible connector (9) including a plurality of electric tracks (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19; 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) which are parallel along the length of the flexible connector, said flexible connector including at least one airbag track (18, 19; 24, 25), at least one grounding track (15, 17; 21, 23), a data transfer track (16; 20) allocated to a data exchange network, wherein the electric tracks are arranged in the flexible connector so that the airbag track (18; 24) is separated from the data transfer track (16; 20) by the grounding track (17; 21, 24).
B60R 16/027 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule entre des parties du véhicule mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, p. ex. entre le volant et la colonne de direction
66.
CONTROL MODULE FOR A LEVER OF CONTROL ASSEMBLY UNDER A STEERING WHEEL, AND RELATED LEVER
The invention relates to a control module for a lever of a control assembly under a steering wheel, comprising: - a base (9, 109, 209) to be secured to the lever and having a substrate (11, 111, 211) of contact pads having, on the two opposite surfaces (11a, 11b, 111a, 111b, 211a, 211b) thereof, first (12a, 112a, 212a) and second (12b, 112b, 212b) electric contact pads, respectively, and – a first (13a, 113a, 213a) and second (13b, 113b, 213b) control member rotatable relative to the base (9, 109, 209) and having, respectively, a first (15a, 115a, 215a) and a second (15b, 115b, 215b) contact element capable of engaging, respectively, with the first (12a, 112a, 212a) and second (12b, 112b, 212b) contact pads, the first (13a, 113a, 213a) and second (13b, 113b, 213b) control members being placed symmetrically on both sides of the contact pad substrate (11, 111, 211). The invention also relates to a lever of a control assembly under the steering wheel comprising such a control module.
B60Q 1/14 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares comportant un dispositif d'atténuation de la lumière
67.
SWITCHING ASSEMBLY FOR THE TOP PORTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE STEERING COLUMN, AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
The invention relates to a switching assembly for the top portion of an automobile steering column that comprises: - a base substrate (5) having a plurality of locations (E1, E2, E3, E4) connectable to switching module (7) connectors, each switching module (7) having at least one switch (15) capable of going into switching mode on the basis of the control position used by a user; - a microcontroller (17) for managing the switching assembly, characterized in that: each location (E1, E2, E3, E4) includes at least two digital inputs connected to identical digital outputs (s1, s2) of said microcontroller (17) and at least two digital outputs connected to identical digital inputs (e1, e2, e3, e4) of said microcontroller (17); and said microcontroller (17) is configured to be able to deduce, from a sequence of digital signals sent by said microcontroller (17) to each location and digital signals received by said microcontroller (17) from each location (E1, E2, E3, E4) and corresponding to electric signals having transited through a switching module connected to a location, at least one switching mode of a switch of said switching module. The invention also relates to a corresponding control assembly and control method.
B60Q 1/14 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares comportant un dispositif d'atténuation de la lumière
B60R 16/03 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique
The invention relates to a motor vehicle gearbox position sensor including a magnet (5) and a probe (7) capable of measuring a magnetic field at a sensitive end (9) that can be positioned facing a mobile target (11) linked to an element (3) for actuating the ratios of a gearbox in order to determine the position of the target (11) and deduce therefrom the position of the gearbox. The invention is characterised in that it also includes at least one ferromagnetic element (25) placed at the periphery of the sensitive end (9) in order to trap metal contaminants. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle gearbox including a ratio actuation element (3) and a mobile target (11) linked to the actuation element (3), characterised in that it includes a position sensor (1) as described above.
F16H 59/70 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la transmission fonction du rapport établi
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
The invention relates to a motor vehicle gearbox position detector comprising a sensor (3) designed to cooperate with a moving target (5) connected to a gearbox ratio actuation element so as to provide at least one analogue signal representative of the position of the neutral point of the gearbox, characterized in that it additionally comprises a unit for processing the signal (9) comprising an analogue-to-digital converter designed to convert the analogue signal into a digital output signal (17) so as to provide periodic predefined information corresponding to the position of the neutral point only when, on the one hand, the target (5) is in the neutral point position and, on the other hand, when the sensor (1) is in the normal operating state.
F16H 59/00 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion
F16H 59/70 - Entrées de commande vers des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion les entrées étant fonction de l'état de la transmission fonction du rapport établi
F16H 61/12 - Détection d'un dysfonctionnement ou d'un dysfonctionnement potentiel, p. ex. dispositif de sécurité positive
The invention relates to a contactor carriage intended to be fitted so as to move translationally in an electrical switch (1) of a motor vehicle, preferably in a unit providing controls under the steering wheel, in order to establish according to a user command, an electrical contact for one or more predefined positions of the path of said carriage (3), comprising at least one electrical contacting emplacement (13), characterized in that it comprises a first housing (15) intended to accommodate a high-current contactor element (12) and a second housing (17) intended to accommodate a low-current contactor element (11), in such a way that an electrical contact is able to be established at said emplacement (13) either by placing a high-current contactor element (12) in the associated housing (15, 17) or by placing a low-current contactor element (11) in said housing.
The present invention relates to a sensor for a hostile environment, that comprises a generally cylindrical housing (7) and an elastomer cylindrical seal (17) including at least one passage (19) for an electric wire (15) and inserted into the housing (7). The housing (7) further comprises, at the seal (17), a layered portion (21) having an essentially frustoconical shape.
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
G01K 1/10 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis pour prévenir les dommages d'origine chimique
H05B 3/08 - Éléments chauffants combinés constructivement avec des éléments d'accouplement ou avec des supports ayant des connexions électriques adaptées spécialement aux températures élevées
72.
SENSOR FOR MEASURING A LIQUID LEVEL COMPRISING A RESISTIVE PROBE
The invention relates to a sensor for measuring a liquid level, comprising a resistive probe (24) to be partially immersed in the liquid (3) to be monitored, characterised in that the active length (L) of the resistive probe includes a first portion (32) having a first temperature coefficient of resistivity and at least a second portion (34) having a second temperature coefficient of resistivity that is different from the first coefficient.
G01F 23/24 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de résistance de résistances électriques produites par contact avec des fluides conducteurs
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ANGLE SENSOR FOR MEASURING THE ABSOLUTE ANGULAR POSITION OF A ROTATING SHAFT
The invention concerns an angle sensor for measuring the absolute angular position of a rotating shaft, in particular a motor vehicle steering column, over a rotating stroke of several rotation cycles, comprising: a drive wheel (3) designed to be mounted fixed in rotation with said rotating shaft; a wheel (9) for measuring the relative angular position of said rotating shaft; said measuring wheel (9) being driven by said drive wheel (3); and means for measuring the relative angular position of the measuring wheel. The drive wheel (3) is divided into a specific number of uniformly distributed segments such that to each absolute angular position of the rotating shaft corresponds a pair of values formed by the relative angular position of the measuring wheel (9) and a segment position, and the sensor (1) comprises means for determining the position of the segments of the drive wheel (3) and a processing unit (33) for calculating the absolute position of the rotating shaft based on the relative angular position of the measuring wheel (9) and the position of the segments.
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