Abstract: Door-locking device (1) comprising an electromechanical control device (10), which includes a locking pin (11) adapted to cooperate with a movable latching slider (7) for locking a door of an electric household appliance. The control device comprises a yoke (21), a magnet part (22) fixed to the yoke (21) and comprising a permanent magnet (23) polarized along a direction substantially perpendicular to the yoke (21), two electromagnets (26) arranged on opposite sides of the magnet part (22), and a rocking keeper (29) comprising two arms (29a, 29b) connected at an angle to each other, the keeper resting on a supporting surface (25) of the magnet part (22) so as to be able to rock between a first and a second position respectively in contact with one or the other of the cores (27) of the electromagnets (26).

Abstract: A pump which brings about a flow of regenerating brine in a chamber containing substances with water-softening properties of a decalcifying device of a dishwashing machine. The pump includes a body (10) in which a brine inflow conduit (16) provided with a one-way valve (18) and a brine outflow conduit (12) provided with a one-way valve (14) are defined; a solenoid (20) arranged within the body (10); and a core controlled by the solenoid (20). The outflow conduit (12) has an initial portion (34) coaxial with the axis (24) of the solenoid so that, when the pump is not active, the mouth of the initial portion (34) is closed by the center portion of the membrane (44) which ensures the water-tightness in both directions between the inflow and outflow conduits (16, 12).

Abstract: A sensor device for detecting the presence of an electrically conductive substance in a space region, and applications thereof. The sensor device includes a detecting circuit, including at least first and second foils or sheets of an electrically conductive material; and a control circuit coupled with said detecting circuit and having an output connected with one of the foils for applying a first electric radiofrequency signal thereto and an input connected to other one of the foils for receiving a second radiofrequency signal induced in said other foil. The control circuit generates an information signal indicative of the strength of the second signal, which varies as a function of the presence of a body or a substance on or at said other foil.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electric actuator (A, A?), comprising a rotor member (6) and an actuating assembly (4) configured to interfere with said rotor member (6), causing it to rotate, characterized in that said rotor member (6) comprises a pair of eccentric reliefs (63) arranged so as to interfere with said actuating assembly (4), and in that said actuating assembly (4) comprises a shape memory wire (2), wherein said actuating assembly (4) is configured to cause the rotation of said rotor member (6) when electric current flows through at least a portion of said shape memory wire (2).

Abstract: An integrated component for supplying and treating water for a dishwashing machine having a washing tank includes a monolithic body of plastics material, within which an inlet conduit for water, a chamber containing substances with water-softening properties, into which the inlet conduit leads, a salt-containing reservoir arranged in the lowermost portion of the body and having a filler tube for loading the salt and to be connected to the washing tank, a compartment for blowing out vapours having an inlet opening to be connected to the washing tank and an outlet opening, an outlet conduit of water, a conduit for supplying water to the reservoir to produce the brine, and a conduit connecting the reservoir to the chamber are defined. The monolithic body has at least one protrusion, to which a sealing gasket is associated, for the direct connection within an opening of corresponding shape of the washing tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Door-locking device (1) for a household appliance, said household appliance being of the type comprising a door (5), said door-locking device (1) comprising an actuator (2), a blocking member (4), driven by said actuator (2), said blocking member (4) being capable of assuming a rest position and an engagement position, in which, when said door (5) is closed, said blocking member (4) engages with said door (5) holding it closed, and a switch (7), capable of assuming a first state, in which it enables the power supply to said household appliance, and a second state, in which it disables the power supply of said household appliance, characterized in that it comprises an activating assembly (3), coupled with said blocking member (4), and in that it comprises a detecting member (6) for detecting the position said door (5), movable of a relative motion with respect to said blocking member (4) of the door (5), so as to assume with respect to said blocking member (4) a first positio

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door-lock device (100) for locking and unlocking a door of a household appliance, such as a washing machine, a dishwasher and the like, comprising a first (110) and a second (120) electrical connecting terminal, a closing switch (130) series connected to said first connecting terminal (110) or to said second connection terminal (120), and arranged to close when the door of said household appliance is closed, an actuator (140), connected to said first (110) and second (120) connecting terminals, comprising at least one coil (141, 142), suitable to generate a magnetic field capable of causing the locking and unlocking of said door, and a Hall sensor (151) connected between said first (110) and said second (120) terminal, arranged in parallel with said actuator (140), said Hall sensor (151) being arranged so as to detect said magnetic field of said actuator (140).

Abstract: A sensor device for detecting the presence of an electrically conductive substance in a space region, and applications thereof. The sensor device includes a detecting circuit, including at least first and second foils or sheets of an electrically conductive material; and a control circuit coupled with said detecting circuit and having an output connected with one of the foils for applying a first electric radiofrequency signal thereto and an input connected to other one of the foils for receiving a second radiofrequency signal induced in said other foil. The control circuit generates an information signal indicative of the strength of the second signal, which varies as a function of the presence of a body or a substance on or at said other foil.

Abstract: The actuator (10) comprises a body (12) formed by a single strip of ferromagnetic material, U-shaped and including a first and a second lateral branch (14, 16) facing each other and interconnected by an intermediate branch or portion (18). A first lateral branch (14) of the body (12) has a frustoconical formation (30) which extends in the region outside the body (12). A coil (22) is fixed in the body (12), and its axis (A-A) extends in a direction essentially orthogonal to the lateral branches (14, 16) of this body (12). A ferromagnetic core (28) is mounted so as to be translatable inside the coil (22), from a rest position to a working position, as an effect of the energizing of the coil (22). One end (32) of the core (28), facing towards the first branch (14) of said body (12), has a frustoconical shape essentially complementary to the internal shape (30b) of the formation (30). The frustoconical formation (30) of the first branch (14) of said body (12) is blind and has a planar distal bottom wall (30a).

Abstract: A dosing device includes an electrically controlled valve device driven at each operating cycle of the machine with a first short pulse for the actuation of another function and then with a subsequent second long pulse to put the dosing chamber in communication with the main chamber and then causing the dispensing of a dose of washing agent from the dosing chamber to the washing chamber.

Abstract: A bistable electric valve for a system that recovers petrol vapors in a motor vehicle. The electric valve includes a hollow housing (2) in which there is defined a chamber (5) with respective first and second openings (4a, 3a) between which a valve seat (6) is defined; an obturator (7) movable inside said chamber (5) and adapted to cooperate with the valve seat (6) for controlling a fluid flow between the openings (4a, 3a); a ferromagnetic core (17) mounted movably inside the housing (2) and connected to the obturator (7); first and second permanent magnets (11, 12) mounted in the housing (2) and adapted to keep the ferromagnetic core (17) in first and second working positions, respectively, in which the associated obturator (7) closes and opens the valve seat (6), respectively; and a control solenoid (9) adapted to generate a magnetic flux for attracting the core (17) towards either one of the said first and second working positions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a door-lock device for a household appliance, said door-lock device comprising a mechanical unit, provided with a movable member, such as a slider and the like, capable of assuming a releasing position, in which it allows the opening of said door, and a locking position, for retaining said door when closed, and a control unit connected with the control logic of said household appliance, comprising a locking pin capable of assuming at least one position, in which it is disengaged from said movable member, and an extracted position, in which said locking pin is capable of engaging with said movable member, when the latter is in said locking position, said movable member being capable to pass from said locking position to said releasing position when said locking pin is disengaged from it.

Abstract: A sensor device for optically detecting characteristics of a fluid. The device includes a housing with a base portion from which first and second appendages extend at least partially facing one another, and between which in use a fluid is present, and first and second optoelectronic devices adapted to transmit and receive radiation, respectively, mounted at the first and second appendages of the housing, respectively. The arrangement is such that in use a radiation beam transmitted by the first optoelectronic device propagates in an optical path which includes a portion crossing the fluid between said appendages and reaches the second optoelectronic device. This optical path includes at least one reflecting surface made integrally in an appendage of the housing and adapted to deflect the radiation beam between the associated optoelectronic device and the fluid crossing portion.

Abstract: The actuator (10) comprises a body (12) formed by a single strip of ferromagnetic material, U-shaped and including a first and a second lateral branch (14, 16) facing each other and interconnected by an intermediate branch or portion (8). A first lateral branch (14) of the body (12) has a frustoconical formation (30) which extends in the region outside the body (12). A coil (22) is fixed in the body (12), and its axis (A-A) extends in a direction essentially orthogonal to the lateral branches (14, 16) of this body (12). A ferromagnetic core (28) is mounted so as to be translatable inside the coil (22), from a rest position to a working position, as an effect of the energising of the coil (22). One end (32) of the core (28), facing towards the first branch (14) of said body (12), has a frustoconical shape essentially complementary to the internal shape (30b) of the formation (30). The frustoconical formation (30) of the first branch (14) of said body (12) is blind and has a planar distal bottom wall (30a).

Abstract: A device for sensing the electrical conductivity of a liquid, particularly that of the washing bath in a washing machine, including an electrically insulating supporting casing through which first and second electrodes intended to contact the washing bath extend to the outside, electrical power supply and signal acquisition and processing circuit devices housed at least in part in the supporting casing and coupled to the electrodes, and signal coupling and galvanic isolation devices, interposed between these circuit devices and the electrodes and also housed in the casing, and including at least a first and a second capacitor, each of which is interconnected in series between one of the electrodes and a corresponding terminal of the circuit.

Abstract: A bistable electric valve for a system that recovers petrol vapours in a motor vehicle. The electric valve includes a hollow housing (2) in which there is defined a chamber (5) with respective first and second openings (4a, 3a) between which a valve seat (6) is defined; an obturator (7) movable inside said chamber (5) and adapted to cooperate with the valve seat (6) for controlling a fluid flow between the openings (4a, 3a); a ferromagnetic core (17) mounted movably inside the housing (2) and connected to the obturator (7); first and second permanent magnets (11, 12) mounted in the housing (2) and adapted to keep the ferromagnetic core (17) in first and second working positions, respectively, in which the associated obturator (7) closes and opens the valve seat (6), respectively; and a control solenoid (9) adapted to generate a magnetic flux for attracting the core (17) towards either one of the said first and second working positions.

Abstract: An automated module for assembly lines to assemble electronic devices includes a plurality of cells. Each cell includes a support structure, a control unit and at least one actuating system, operatively connected to the control unit for receiving commands and transmitting the results obtained as data to and from the control unit. The automated module includes at least one moving device, for moving at least one electronic device among the module's cells; and a supervision unit. The supervision unit interacts with each control unit of each cell, thus sending commands to control each single cell and receiving respective results from the respective control units as data; and to control the moving device for its activation, to move the electronic devices among the cells. The cells are independent and are assembled in a modular manner in the desired sequence, to perform a desired sequence of operations on the electronic device.

Abstract: A sensor device for optically detecting characteristics of a fluid. The device includes a housing with a base portion from which first and second appendages extend at least partially facing one another, and between which in use a fluid is present, and first and second optoelectronic devices adapted to transmit and receive radiation, respectively, mounted at the first and second appendages of the housing, respectively. The arrangement is such that in use a radiation beam transmitted by the first optoelectronic device propagates in an optical path which includes a portion crossing the fluid between said appendages and reaches the second optoelectronic device. This optical path includes at least one reflecting surface made integrally in an appendage of the housing and adapted to deflect the radiation beam between the associated optoelectronic device and the fluid crossing portion.

Abstract: An integrated component for supplying and treating water for a dishwashing machine having a washing tank includes a monolithic body of plastics material, within which an inlet conduit for water, a chamber containing substances with water-softening properties, into which the inlet conduit leads, a salt-containing reservoir arranged in the lowermost portion of the body and having a filler tube for loading the salt and to be connected to the washing tank, a compartment for blowing out vapours having an inlet opening to be connected to the washing tank and an outlet opening, an outlet conduit of water, a conduit for supplying water to the reservoir to produce the brine, and a conduit connecting the reservoir to the chamber are defined. The monolithic body has at least one protrusion, to which a sealing gasket is associated, for the direct connection within an opening of corresponding shape of the washing tank.

Abstract: A door-lock device having a casing, a slider, arranged within said casing, a locking hook with a body and a locking portion, said body having a cam shape which abuts said slider, said locking hook capable to assume a rest position, in which said locking portion is disengaged from said recess, and an operative position, in which said locking portion is inserted, and engaged with, said recess, and pushing capabilities, for keeping said slider in contact with said cam surface, so when said door is closed, said locking hook passes from said rest position to said operative position, said cam shape compressing said pushing capabilities, so that said pushing capabilities accumulate energy and said slider exerts a resistance to the closing of said door, and, then, allowing said pushing capabilities to release said energy, so that said slider exerts a return action on said locking hook and on said door.