Abstract: A fluid nozzle element comprising a supply body with an attachment face and a bearing face opposite the attachment face and an axial passageway between the attachment face and the bearing face, the axial passageway communicating with a transverse opening provided in the supply body, further comprising a conduit structure communicating with the transverse opening extending laterally relative to the supply body to which it is connected by a first end, further comprising a free end forming a discharge end comprising a discharge port for discharging a fluid, the supply body and the conduit structure being comprised in a block made of a polymeric material.

Abstract: A solenoid valve device with a pressure-responsive slide mechanism, including: a body including at least three channels for flow of a liquid; a slide that can be moved in the body by a pressurised fluid, between a position with fluid communication between a first and a second channel among the three flow channels, and a position with fluid communication between the second channel and the third channel; a selector for selecting an activation threshold for movement of the slide, among at least one first and at least one second pressure threshold; and a regulator for regulating at least the activation thresholds of the slide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a sealed electrical connection through an engine block crankcase wall in order to connect a sensor or actuating unit contained in the engine block to a central unit comprising a connector provided with at least one bore, which is intended to be arranged in an opening of said wall, at least one electrical contact connected to a wiring harness, said electric contact being surrounded by at least one O-ring seal and arranged in the bore of the connector, said device also comprising an over-moulded part on the wiring harness, an end of the electrical contact connected to the wiring harness and an end of the connector, such that, after the device has been mounted in the opening, the junction between said over-moulded part and the connector is situated on one side of the wall.

Abstract: A system for cooling internal combustion engine pistons comprising an oil pump driven by the engine, jets projecting oil on the pistons, and a control device (2) interposed between the oil pump and the jets, where the control device comprises a valve (14) positioned between an oil inlet pipe (8) connected to the pressurised oil pump and a jet supply pipe (10), where said valve allows the oil to flow out from the pump to the jets when the oil pressure is at least equal to a threshold pressure, and where the device also comprises a solenoid valve (22) capable of causing the valve (14) to close by permitting the pressurised oil to be brought into contact with the closure member (16), in a direction of closure of the valve (14).

Abstract: According to the invention, the filter is fixed to the engine block by screwing it to an attached connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve contains a bypass valve, in the form of a tubular piston sliding in a through-passage and pushed against an intermediate shoulder by a spring. By sliding, the piston opens or closes a radial passage establishing direct communication between the inlet passage and the through-passage of the device. If the filter element of the filter is clogged, the pressure rise in the inlet passage causes the piston to move and the radial passage to open to reduce the pressure rise and ensure a satisfactory flow of oil. This reduces pressure rises upstream of the filter and ensures sufficient lubrication of the engine even in the case of clogging of the filter.

Abstract: Solenoid valve for controlling the flow of a fluid in a hydraulic circuit, comprising a valve body having at least one fluid duct, a stopper for allowing or preventing the flow of fluid in the fluid duct, a mechanical connection to actuate the stopper, an electromagnetic actuator arranged to actuate the mechanical connection, and a coupling between the electromagnetic actuator and the valve body via a jacket surrounding the electromagnetic actuator and engaged on a shoulder of the valve body. The jacket holds the electromagnetic actuator in axial engagement against the valve body in a direction of engagement. The shoulder comprises two matching half-washers engaged radially in a peripheral groove of the valve body.

Abstract: The internal combustion engine piston cooling sprayer comprises a sprayer body (1) with an axial through-passage (12) in which is fixed a tubular guide liner (4). The tubular guide liner (4) is fixed in the sprayer body (1) by its downstream section (4c), while its upstream section (4b) remains away from the wall of the axial through-passage (12), to allow the cooling fluid to flow. A valve (2) slides in an axial through-passage of the tubular guide liner (4), and is urged by a return spring (3) toward a main seat formed in the mass of the sprayer body (1). This produces a compact and reliable sprayer of relatively low cost.

Abstract: The internal combustion engine piston cooling sprayer comprises a sprayer body (1) with an axial through-passage (12) in which is fixed a tubular guide liner (4). The tubular guide liner (4) is fixed in the sprayer body (1) by its downstream section (4c), while its upstream section (4b) remains away from the wall of the axial through-passage (12), to allow the cooling fluid to flow. A valve (2) slides in an axial through-passage of the tubular guide liner (4), and is urged by a return spring (3) toward a main seat formed in the mass of the sprayer body (1). This produces a compact and reliable sprayer of relatively low cost.

Abstract: A cooling system comprises at least one common feed manifold carrying a series of nozzles and forming a mechanically rigid assembly, with fixing means for fixing in the engine and with hydraulic connection means for making a hydraulic connection to a feed circuit in the engine. The mechanically rigid assembly is fixed into the engine block from the lower face thereof, the fixing lugs being fixed to easily accessible regions of the engine block before fitting the crankcase. The connection means are fixed into the crankcase and connected to the outlet of the oil filter by a common valve. An internal combustion engine piston cooling system may therefore be fitted without having to modify the structure of the engine block.

Abstract: Device to feed cooling and lubricating fluid to cooling and lubricating nozzles for the pistons of an internal combustion engine, having at least one valve with an upstream channel and a downstream channel, said valve having a blocking element able to move in a compartment to block an opening of a seat. The valve responds to the pressure of the cooling fluid by opening when the upstream pressure is greater than a threshold pressure and closing when the upstream pressure is less than the threshold pressure. A means of calibrated leakage connects the upstream channel to the downstream channel in parallel with the zone of closure of the valve.

Abstract: Device to feed cooling and lubricating fluid to cooling and lubricating nozzles for the pistons of an internal combustion engine, having at least one valve with an upstream channel and a downstream channel, said valve having a blocking element able to move in a compartment to block an opening of a seat. The valve responds to the pressure of the cooling fluid by opening when the upstream pressure is greater than a threshold pressure and closing when the upstream pressure is less than the threshold pressure. A means of calibrated leakage connects the upstream channel to the downstream channel in parallel with the zone of closure of the valve.

Abstract: According to the invention, an internal combustion engine piston cooling nozzle comprises a nozzle body, a transverse fixing plate and screwing means such as a fixing screw offset laterally at a distance between axes. The nozzle body comprises an axial bore containing valve means and a transverse bore receiving a cooling fluid outlet duct. The peripheral wall is thick around the transverse bore. The diametrally opposite portion of the peripheral wall is thinner because of the presence of an external recess facing the fixing screw. Thus the fixing screw may be moved closer, by reducing the distance between axes, which reduces the overall size of the cooling nozzle.

Abstract: A nozzle in accordance with the invention includes a nozzle body with a penetrating portion conformed to engage axially in a bore in the engine and to receive a cooling fluid arriving via said bore. An outlet structure includes two outlet tubes, each outlet tube being appropriately curved to create two jets of cooling fluid and to direct them toward respective different cooling areas of an engine piston.

Abstract: A cooling nozzle in accordance with the invention cools the piston of an internal combustion engine. The nozzle includes a nozzle body with a penetrating part shaped to engage in a bore of the engine and to receive a cooling fluid. The nozzle includes an internal valve consisting of a piston guided and sliding in a guide bore of the nozzle body. The piston includes a head oriented in the upstream direction and bearing against an annular seat. The piston is urged towards the annular seat by a compression coil spring. The cooling nozzle for high-pressure engine cooling circuits and incorporating an internal valve obtained therefore has greater durability.