Abstract: An air distribution assembly for vehicles, comprising a first flap, able to rotate around a first axis, a second distribution flap, able to rotate around a second axis, and a geared transmission device that connects the first and the second flap to each other. The transmission device comprises at least one gear wheel including a first and a second element able to rotate relative to each other and an elastic element positioned between the first and the second element to allow a relative rotation motion between the first and the second element.

Abstract: A roof of a cab comprising a load-bearing structure made of plastic material, and a heat exchange assembly for treating an airflow, the heat exchange assembly being borne by the structure made of plastic material and comprising at least one heat exchanger and at least one ventilation unit. The load bearing structure comprises a central section in which is housed the heat exchange assembly and in which is defined a chamber for collecting the treated airflow. The load bearing structure further comprises a central section for the distribution of the treated airflow towards the interior of the cab, the annular channel surrounding the central section and communicating with the collection chamber.

Abstract: A condenser (14) for vehicles, comprising: a pair of mutually parallel distributors (28,30), a plurality of mutually parallel tubes (32) positioned orthogonally to the distributors (28, 30) and with their ends in fluid connection with said distributors (28, 30), in which the tubes are subdivided into a condensation section (62) and into a sub-cooling section (64), a filter body (42) having an inlet (108) in fluid connection with the condensation section (62) and an outlet (110) in fluid connection with the sub-cooling section (64).

Abstract: A hybrid supporting structure for a vehicle dashboard, including: a metal cross member (10) having an elongated shape along a principal axis (12); an air-distribution duct (18) made of plastic material, including at least one duct of elongated shape (20), which extends parallel to the metal cross member (10), and an air-distribution box (22) anchored to the metal cross member (10) by co-moulding; and at least one support (28, 30) made of plastic material, anchored to the metal cross member (10) by co-moulding and connected to said air-distribution duct (20) so as to allow freedom of relative movement between the duct (20) and the support (28, 30) in a direction parallel to said principal axis (12).

Abstract: A pre-assembled front unit for motor vehicles comprising: a supporting structure (12) destined to be fastened to the front part of a vehicle, a condenser (16) and a radiator (18) connected to the supporting structure (12) and connection devices for fastening the condenser (16) and the radiator (18) to the supporting structure (12) in such a way that the condenser and the radiator can be removed separately. The supporting structure (12) supports a pair of interchangeable lower plates (40) each of which is equipped with positioning and fastening devices (46) engaging the corresponding devices (20, 26) on the condenser (16) and on the radiator (18) which can be disengaged by upward movement of the condenser (16) and of the radiator (18).

Abstract: A condenser for vehicle air-conditioning systems, comprising a pair of parallel distributors (12) between which there is set a heat-exchange core (14) including a plurality of pipes (16) having a flat cross section, which are parallel to one another, and a plurality of undulated fins (18) set between each pair of adjacent pipes, in which a reinforcing element (22) is applied on at least one end side (20) of the heat-exchange core (14). The aforesaid reinforcing element (22) is fixed directly on an end pipe (16a) of the heat-exchange core (14).

Abstract: A method for fixing components to a pipe for circulation of a fluid forming part of a heat exchanger (1), in particular a condenser of an air-conditioning system, the method envisaging at least one step of preliminary connection of at least one component (4) to the pipe (2), followed by a brazing process in order to obtain final connection of the component (4) to the pipe (2). According to the invention, in the course of said step of preliminary connection, the component (4) is mechanically fixed to the pipe (2) by means of at least one rivet (5) and, following upon said brazing process, fluid-tight sealing is obtained between the component (4), the pipe (2) and the rivet (5) by means of melting of surface material (6).

Abstract: A hybrid supporting structure for a vehicle dashboard, comprising:

Abstract: A dashboard for vehicles, comprising:

Abstract: Motor vehicle comprising a passenger compartment (12), a front compartment (14), which is arranged in the front of the passenger compartment (12), and a heat exchanger unit (16), comprising an engine cooling radiator arranged in the area separating the passenger compartment (12) from the front compartment (14). The motor vehicle comprises a manifold for conveying a flow of air (22), with an air flow inlet section (28) arranged in the front part of the motor vehicle and an air flow outlet section (30) arranged in the rear part of the front compartment (14), in correspondence to said heat exchanger unit (16).

Abstract: Heat exchange unit for vehicles, comprising the components the cooling system of a vehicle internal combustion engine and the components of a system for treating an air flow directed to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The unit (20) forms a preassembled unit intended to be mounted between the engine (16) and the passenger compartment (12) of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method for fixing components to a pipe for circulation of a fluid forming part of a heat exchanger (1), in particular a condenser of an air-conditioning system, the method envisaging at least one step of preliminary connection of at least one component (4) to the pipe (2), followed by a brazing process in order to obtain final connection of the component (4) to the pipe (2). According to the invention, in the course of said step of preliminary connection, the component (4) is mechanically fixed to the pipe (2) by means of at least one rivet (5) and, following upon said brazing process, fluid-tight sealing is obtained between the component (4), the pipe (2) and the rivet (5) by means of melting of surface material (6).

Abstract: A condenser for vehicle air-conditioning systems, comprising a pair of parallel distributors (12) between which there is set a heat-exchange core (14) including a plurality of pipes (16) having a flat cross section, which are parallel to one another, and a plurality of undulated fins (18) set between each pair of adjacent pipes, in which a reinforcing element (22) is applied on at least one end side (20) of the heat-exchange core (14). The aforesaid reinforcing element (22) is fixed directly on an end pipe (16a) of the heat-exchange core (14).

Abstract: A heat exchanger (10) comprising a plurality of plastic tubes (12) arranged in a series of mutually parallel rows and a pair of plastic collector plates (14) bonded to the respective ends of the said tubes (12). Each collector plate (14) is formed by a plurality of plastic terminal elements (22), each of which has at least one set of semicircular seats (24 and 26) suitable for receiving the ends of a row of tubes (12). The said semicircular seats (24 and 26) of each terminal element (22) are separated from each other by bonding portions (28 and 30) suitable for welding to the corresponding bonding portions of a complementary terminal element along a welding plane (34).

Abstract: Unit for conditioning and distributing air in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle with front and rear seats, comprising: a cold air flow collection chamber (26) downstream to the evaporator (14) with reference to the direction of movement of the air flow, an air flow heating unit (18, 20), a hot air flow collection chamber (28), arranged downstream to the heating unit (18, 20), a longitudinal separation wall splitting the front seat unit into two separate areas for the driver and the front seat passenger, respectively, a rear seat air flow mixing chamber (54) communicating with the hot flow collection chamber (28) and a cold flow collection channel (60) extending under said heating unit (18, 20) and communicating with a first end of said cold flow collection chamber (26) and with a second end of the rear seat mixing chamber (54).

Abstract: Pre-assembled front unit for motor vehicles comprising: