Abstract: A system (10) includes a support structure (20) associable with a bottom wall (BW) of a washing tub (WT) of a washing machine (WM). The system further includes a container body (22) having a receptacle (14) configured for receiving a quantity of washing agent. The container body (22) has an opening (24) leading into the receptacle (14). The container body (22) is mountable on the support structure (20) in the washing tub (WT). The container body (22) is configured for being reversibly brought by a user into a retracted condition and an extracted condition. In the retracted condition, the container body (22) is inserted in the support structure (20). In the extracted condition, the container body (22) is removed and separate from the support structure (20). The system (10) includes a closure element (16) configured for closing the opening (24).

Abstract: A filtering system (10) includes a casing (12) internally defining a cavity (14) and has an inlet (16) configured to receive a fluid and leading into the cavity (14), and an outlet (18) configured to deliver the fluid coming from the cavity (14). A filtering assembly (100) is contained in the cavity (14) and is configured to be crossed by the fluid entering the casing (12) through the inlet (16), so as to trap any solid particles, in particular microplastic ones, contained in the fluid. A compacting assembly (200) situated in the cavity (14) is configured for collecting and compacting the solid particles trapped by the filtering assembly (100). A driving assembly (300) is configured to drive the compacting assembly (200).

Abstract: An electrodynamic position transducer has a casing in which a membrane is clamped, the membrane with a portion of the casing defining at least one chamber of variable volume, a coil having at least one conductive track formed on a coil support, and an interaction element configured to interact magnetically with the coil as a result of a movement of the membrane, in such a way that self-inductance of the coil is variable depending on a relative position of the interaction element with respect to the coil. A circuit, coupled to the coil, provides electrical signals, a parameter of the electrical signals being indicative of the self-inductance of the coil. A hole or recess is formed in the coil support and is configured to receive the interaction element in such a way that one end of the interaction element is positionable flush with or beyond a turn of the coil.

Abstract: A system (10) includes a support structure (20) associable with a bottom wall (BW) of a washing tub (WT) of a washing machine (WM). The system further includes a container body (22) having a receptacle (14) configured for receiving a quantity of washing agent. The container body (22) has an opening (24) leading into the receptacle (14). The container body (22) is mountable on the support structure (20) in the washing tub (WT). The container body (22) is configured for being reversibly brought by a user into a retracted condition and an extracted condition. In the retracted condition, the container body (22) is inserted in the support structure (20). In the extracted condition, the container body (22) is removed and separate from the support structure (20). The system (10) includes a closure element (16) configured for closing the opening (24).

Abstract: A vessel contains a quantity of liquid and has a duct connected to an outlet of the vessel. A dispensing device can be actuated in order to cause the quantity of liquid to flow out of the vessel through the duct. A color sensor is also included, which faces towards a monitoring region situated in one of the vessel, the duct and the dispensing device. The color sensor is configured for providing a color signal indicative of the color of the quantity of liquid arriving at the monitoring region. A control device is configured for receiving the color signal from the color sensor and for actuating the dispensing device as a function of the color signal. A method is for dispensing the quantity of liquid from the vessel.

Abstract: An assembly includes a transducer and anti-flood device. The transducer receives, as an input, a pressure signal taken by a liquid held in a main container and includes a circuit, for providing, as an output, an electric control signal having a variable parameter representing the pressure signal. The anti-flood device includes a receptacle, a float and a sensor. The receptacle is arranged to receive and hold a part of liquid coming from the secondary container. The float is movably mounted in the receptacle and moves up to a height representing the level reached by the part of liquid. The sensor is configured to detect the height reached by the float and to transmit an electric level-indicating signal representing the height to the circuit. The circuit is designed to apply, to the variable parameter, a correction that is determined as a function of the level-indicating signal according to predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A knob includes a support structure defining a chamber containing magnetorheological fluid. A holding element is supported and guided by the support structure to be rotated and pressed by the user. A movable portion is rotatably supported by the support structure and is rotatably controlled by the holding element. A switching member moves between rest and work positions when the holding element is pressed. A sensor detects the angular position of the movable portion. A haptic feedback assembly in the chamber acts upon the movable portion to provide haptic stimulation in response to action of the user. A generating apparatus emits a magnetic field with an intensity affecting viscosity of the fluid so the assembly exerts a force upon the movable portion. A control device determines the intensity of the magnetic field depending on predetermined or programmable criteria that are based on angular position and/or arrangement.

Abstract: A control system includes a motor, first and second movable members, which can be rotated by the motor and which are adapted to interact with a first and a second controlled apparatus, respectively, and a transmission mechanism configured for controlling the movable members. The motor is bidirectional and is configured for selectively rotating, through the transmission mechanism, the first and second movable members, respectively, when the motor turns in a first direction and a second direction of rotation, respectively, opposite to each other. The transmission mechanism includes a first and a second unidirectional clutch selectively cooperating with the motor.

Abstract: An assembly includes a transducer and anti-flood device. The transducer receives, as an input, a pressure signal taken by a liquid held in a main container and includes a circuit, for providing, as an output, an electric control signal having a variable parameter representing the pressure signal. The anti-flood device includes a receptacle, a float and a sensor. The receptacle is arranged to receive and hold a part of liquid coming from the secondary container. The float is movably mounted in the receptacle and moves up to a height representing the level reached by the part of liquid. The sensor is configured to detect the height reached by the float and to transmit an electric level-indicating signal representing the height to the circuit. The circuit is designed to apply, to the variable parameter, a correction that is determined as a function of the level-indicating signal according to predetermined criteria.

Abstract: Remotely-controlled system for the in-situ treatment of infectious healthcare waste produced by small waste producers, comprising: infectious healthcare waste collection and treatment devices intended to be installed at small-medium waste producers' premises to collect and treat infectious healthcare waste and designed to be compliant with use in venues intended for residential purposes, practicing a profession or providing a service, such as domestic venues, offices, medical, dental and veterinary practices, clinics, or the like, and a remote control centre in communication with the infectious healthcare waste collection and treatment devices via a long-range communication system; each infectious healthcare waste collection and treatment device comprises: a sensory system to monitor operation of the infectious healthcare waste collection and treatment device; and an electronic control unit connected to the sensory system and in communication with the remote control centre to transmit thereto data indicating

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes an engagement element (11), fitted on a household appliance casing for being releasably held by a retaining element (16) fitted on the door (D). The engagement element (11) includes a support body (12); and a striker (14), releasably coupled to the retaining element (16) and is mobile between a retracted position and an extracted position. When the striker (14) is coupled to the retaining element (16) and assumes the retracted position and the extracted position, respectively, the door (D) is in a complete closing condition and in a pre-opening condition, respectively. A stop mechanism (18) moves from a release condition, to liberate said striker (14), to a locking condition, to hold said striker (14), in said retracted position; a driver controls movement of the stop mechanism (18). The stop mechanism (18) has a manually controlled safety element (18a) and is moveable to constrain the stop mechanism.

Abstract: A control system includes a motor, first and second movable members, which can be rotated by the motor and which are adapted to interact with a first and a second controlled apparatus, respectively, and a transmission mechanism configured for controlling the movable members. The motor is bidirectional and is configured for selectively rotating, through the transmission mechanism, the first and second movable members, respectively, when the motor turns in a first direction and a second direction of rotation, respectively, opposite to each other. The transmission mechanism includes a first and a second unidirectional clutch selectively cooperating with the motor.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes an engagement element (11), fitted on a household appliance casing for being releasably held by a retaining element (16) fitted on the door (D). The engagement element (11) includes a support body (12); and a striker (14), releasably coupled to the retaining element (16) and is mobile between a retracted position and an extracted position. When the striker (14) is coupled to the retaining element (16) and assumes the retracted position and the extracted position, respectively, the door (D) is in a complete closing condition and in a pre-opening condition, respectively. A stop mechanism (18) moves from a release condition, to liberate said striker (14), to a locking condition, to hold said striker (14), in said retracted position; a driver controls movement of the stop mechanism (18). The stop mechanism (18) has a manually controlled safety element (18a) and is moveable to constrain the stop mechanism.

Abstract: A system (10, 110) includes an engagement element (11) mounted on a household appliance (W) door (D). A supporting body (12) is releasably held by a retaining element (16) mounted on a cabinet (C). A striker (14, 114) releasably couples to the retaining element (16) and moves between retracted and extracted positions. When the striker (14; 114) is retracted the door (D) is fully closed, and when extracted the door is pre-opened relative to the cabinet (C). An actuator (20) controls a locking mechanism (18) that tends to switch from an unlocked condition, allowing the striker (14,114) to move from the retracted to the extracted position, to a locked condition, holding the striker (14, 114) in the retracted position. A thrust member (19, 119) exerts thrust on the door (D), facilitating switching to pre-opened when the striker (14) couples to the retaining element (16), locking the locking mechanism (18).