Abstract: Described is a fixing device for fixing together a first and a second structure, each of said structures having at least a first and a second cavity, the device comprising a first and a second fixing element, each fixing element having a body comprising a seat and a pin, wherein: the pin of the first fixing element is configured to be inserted, freely passing through, in the first cavities of the first and of the second structure and to be reversibly coupled to the seat of the second fixing element, and the pin of the second fixing element is configured to be inserted, freely passing through, in the second cavities of the first and of the second structure and to be reversibly coupled to the seat of the first fixing element.

Abstract: A cable supporting device for articulated vehicles, designed for installing in an intercommunicating compartment between two adjacent cabins of an articulated vehicle, including at least one cable-holder element, defining internally at least one channel for housing at least one cable, two anchoring plates connected or connectable to respective ends of the cable-holder element and each configured for stable mounting to a different end portion of the articulated vehicle, and at least one connecting element, positioned for connecting between at least one end of the cable-holder element and the respective anchoring plate. In particular, the connecting element is configured to allow a reciprocal movement, between the respective end of the cable-holder element and the respective anchoring plate, at least about two axes of rotation which are not parallel to each other and preferably perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A device for connecting the gangway bellows cover and the chassis of articulated vehicles comprises a connecting element (2) having a grip portion (3) which can be stably connected to an end edge (102a) of a gangway bellows cover (102) and an engagement portion (4) which can be stably connected to a portion (200) of the vehicle chassis, wherein the grip portion (3) and the engagement portion (4) are rotatably connected to each other in such a way that they rotate relative to each other about a hinge axis (X).

Abstract: A device for connecting the gangway bellows cover and the chassis of articulated vehicles includes a connecting element (2) having a hooking portion (3) which can be connected to an end edge (101a) of a gangway bellows cover (101), and an engagement portion (4) which can be inserted in a compartment (400) formed by a rigid support (300) belonging to the vehicle chassis and abutted to at least a first inner wall (310) of the compartment (400). The device also includes an elastically deformable insertion element (10) which is also positioned in the compartment (400) between the connecting element (2) and a second inner wall (320), so as to stably engage the engagement portion (4) against the first inner wall (310).

Abstract: A gangway bellows cover-style connecting device for articulated vehicles comprises a plurality of bands (2) made of flexible material, equipped with stiffening frames (3), connected to each other and forming a tunnel (4) which has an upper wall (6) and two lateral walls (7) for connecting two coaches of a vehicle to each other, and a closing panel (9) connected to a lower portion of the bands (2) for forming a lower wall of the tunnel (4). The connecting device comprises connecting means (10) acting on ends of respective free edges (13, 16) of the closing panel (9) and of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4), in such a way that the closing panel (9) lies coplanar with the free edges (16) of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4).

Abstract: A device for connecting the gangway bellows cover and the chassis of articulated vehicles comprises a connecting element (2) having a hooking portion (3) which can be connected to an end edge (101a) of a gangway bellows cover (101), and an engagement portion (4) which can be inserted in a compartment (400) formed by a rigid support (300) belonging to the vehicle chassis and abutted to at least a first inner wall (310) of the compartment (400); the device also comprising an elastically deformable insertion element (10) which is also positioned in the compartment (400) between the connecting element (2) and a second inner wall (320), so as to stably engage the engagement portion (4) against the first inner wall (310).

Abstract: A device for connecting the gangway bellows cover and the chassis of articulated vehicles comprises a connecting element (2) having a grip portion (3) which can be stably connected to an end edge (102a) of a gangway bellows cover (102) and an engagement portion (4) which can be stably connected to a portion (200) of the vehicle chassis, wherein the grip portion (3) and the engagement portion (4) are rotatably connected to each other in such a way that they rotate relative to each other about a hinge axis (X).

Abstract: A gangway bellows cover-style connecting device for articulated vehicles comprises a plurality of bands (2) made of flexible material, equipped with stiffening frames (3), connected to each other and forming a tunnel (4) which has an upper wall (6) and two lateral walls (7) for connecting two coaches of a vehicle to each other, and a closing panel (9) connected to a lower portion of the bands (2) for forming a lower wall of the tunnel (4). The connecting device comprises connecting means (10) acting on ends of respective free edges (13, 16) of the closing panel (9) and of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4), in such a way that the closing panel (9) lies coplanar with the free edges (16) of the lateral walls (7) of the tunnel (4).

Abstract: An extractor device for machine tools which have at least one tool-holder machining head has an annular blowing distributor for generating a tubular gaseous barrier around the tool-holder machining head, and an annular extractor manifold, positioned inside the barrier and concentric with the annular blowing distributor, for extracting shavings and/or dusts created by machining confined in the barrier.

Abstract: A protective covering device for machinery and equipment equipped with a mobile tool (3) that moves along a defined vertical path (D) comprises a set of cover elements (6, 7, 8, 9) slidably coupled to each other and consisting of a fixed first cover element (6), and a plurality of mobile cover elements (7, 8, 9) that move relative to each other; each of the cover elements (6, 7, 8, 9) having an opening (6a, 7a, 8a, 9a) defined by two longitudinal portions (10) and two transversal portions (11, 12), the latter together defining two complementary portions (13, 14) of a covering wall (15), and being positioned on opposite sides of the tool (3). In both the complementary portions, each transversal portion (11, 12) of each cover element (6, 7, 8, 9) comprises a section (12, 19) that overlaps the next section (12, 19) in tile-like fashion in a single direction (A) along the defined path (D), in such a way that all the sections (12, 19) of the covering wall (15) face the same direction (A).

Abstract: A connecting device rotatably joins a protective plate to a bellows that covers the guide of an automatic machine, machine tool or robot. The plate is one of a plurality of partially overlapping protective plates that slide and turn relative to each other as the bellows is extended and compressed. The connecting device includes a pushing element designed to extend freely through an aperture made in the respective plate and to come into contact with an outside face of the plate itself; a joining element which can be stably connected to the bellows at a respective transversal fold line and which is designed to come into contact with an inside face of the respective plate so as to rotatably support the plate in removable, pivot-like fashion when the plate is pushed by the pushing element; and a pair of helical springs forming a single component with the pushing element and stably connected to the joining element.

Abstract: A device for covering and protecting machinery has at least one covering and protective surface and a plurality of modular elements positioned side by side. Each modular element has a central body, on opposite sides of which there extend first and second lateral protrusions, respectively. The ends of the first and second protrusions of two adjacent modular elements overlap in such a way as to form a T shape, and are connected to each other by a cylindrical hinge positioned between them. Each central body, together with at least the first or the second lateral protrusion forms a corresponding portion of the covering and protecting surface, and the surface portions formed by the modular elements are placed side by side in contact with each other so as to make a substantially uninterrupted covering and protecting surface.

Abstract: A protective cover for a zone of a machine tool, within whose area a working part of the machine moves along an operating path. The cover comprises a plurality of cover elements consisting of a fixed cover element which can be attached to the machine, a mobile element connected to the working part and a plurality of mobile cover elements positioned between the fixed cover element and the mobile cover element. The cover elements are arranged in order of decreasing size and lie around the working part, connected to one another by a first support and guide rod and a second support and guide rod, at a given distance from one another. Between the cover elements and the rods there is a plurality of sliders designed to guide the mobile cover elements in a direction parallel to and in a direction at right angles to the rods, during movement of the working part, keeping the working zone covered.

Abstract: A device for damping movement of a telescopic guard including a plurality of box-shaped cover elements which slide inside each other in a defined direction. A plurality of leaf springs respectively connect the rear edges of the box-shaped elements to the rear edges of adjacent box-shaped elements. A guide rod is connected to each box-shaped element and is slidably connected to the adjacent box-shaped element. The guide rod slides in a friction element attached to an adjacent box-shaped element. Two circular bellows are fitted around the rod.

Abstract: A connecting device rotatably joins a protective plate to a bellows that covers the guide of an automatic machine, machine tool or robot. The plate is one of a plurality of partially overlapping protective plates that slide and turn relative to each other as the bellows is extended and compressed. The connecting device comprises: a pushing element designed to extend freely through an aperture made in the respective plate and to come into contact with an outside face of the plate itself; a joining element which can be stably connected to the bellows at a respective transversal fold line and which is designed to come into contact with an inside face of the respective plate so as to rotatably support the plate in removable, pivot-like fashion when the plate is pushed by the pushing element; and a pair of helical springs forming a single component with the pushing element and stably connected to the joining element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damping device for telescopic guards of the type having a plurality of tubular covering elements that slide inside each other in a defined direction, and that have a front edge and a rear edge with a first stop portion and a second stop portion, respectively. The damping device is equipped with at least one shock absorber located and acting between the rear edge and at least one of the stop portions, the shock absorber comprising a portion for connecting it to the rear edge or to the first stop portion, and at least one flexible arm attached at one end to the connecting portion. The free end of at least one of the arms is attached to a damper made of a resilient material and being larger in cross section than the arm, the arm and the related damper being designed to absorb the shocks that occur between two adjacent tubular elements when the telescopic guard is being extended or retracted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective cover for at least one working part of a machine tool or similar machine, the machine part moving in a linear direction and the cover being designed to follow its movements so as to keep the corresponding zone inside the machine protected. The cover comprises a set of overlapping covering elements in the form of a first covering element that can be connected to the machine at the zone to be protected and a plurality of covering elements that move relative to each other and relative to the first covering element in the same linear direction as the working part of the machine moves. Each covering element has an opening through which a portion of the working machine part or its support can protrude outwards, the opening in the first covering element forming an area to be covered by the remaining covering elements, and the movable covering elements decreasing in size going from the inside to the outside.

Abstract: A protective cover for a zone of a machine tool, in which a machining part moves along an operating path, preferably extending on a single plane, in said zone; the cover comprises a plurality of cover elements consisting of a fixed cover element which can be fixed to the machine, a mobile element connected to the machining part and a plurality of mobile cover elements positioned between the fixed cover element and the mobile cover element which is connected to the machining part; the cover elements are closed in a pack, each with a window, and are arranged according to decreasing size and lie around the machining part, connected to one another by a first and a second support rod, at a given distance from one another and with respective mobile cursors on the rods so as to guide the mobile cover elements in a direction parallel with and a direction at right angles to the rods, during movement of the machining part, keeping the machining zone covered.

Abstract: A protective cover for a zone of a machine with moving parts, in which the machine comprises a mobile machining part which moves along an operating path, preferably extending in a single plane. The protective cover comprises a first set of cover elements, which are connected to the machining part in such a way that they can move, extending away from one another so as to cover the zone and overlapping one another along a trajectory of the machining part, and a second set of cover elements, which are connected to machining part in such a way that they can move, extending away from one another so as to cover the zone and overlapping one another along a trajectory of the machining part which is different to the trajectory of the cover elements of the first set, in such a way that when the machining part moves along its operating path it draws the first and second cover means along the respective trajectory, ensuring that the zone to be covered remains covered.

Abstract: A device to protect apparatus has a movable section moved alternately by drive means housed in a fixed casing of said apparatus, this alternating motion relative to the fixed casing creating an opening that expands and contracts in a lengthwise direction. The protection device comprises: a plurality of protection elements each having at least one covering portion designed to transversally close said opening and extending lengthwise; means for fixing one end of the protection device to the apparatus; and means for fixing the opposite end of the protection device to the movable part of the apparatus, retaining means also being envisaged for connecting adjacent protection elements to one another and designed to allow the plurality of protection elements to telescopically extend and retract so as to close off said opening lengthwise as the opening expands and contracts.