Abstract: The device for removing pollution from the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine includes an exhaust box (12) containing, in series, a catalytic purification unit (18) and a particle filter (20). The exhaust box (12) includes means (36; 60) providing access to the upstream face of the particle filter (20). Application to removing pollution from automobile vehicle diesel engines in particular.

Abstract: In an arrangement for mounting a fan motor on a heat exchanger comprising a body extending between two heat-exchange fluid tanks connected together by tubes carrying cooling fins and in which a heat-exchange fluid flows, the motor is fixed to a support at least one portion of which is molded onto the body. The motor is preferably fixed to the support by at least one screw, for example a self-tapping screw, screwed into the support. The molded material is preferably a plastics material.

Abstract: In an arrangement for mounting a fan motor on a heat exchanger comprising a body extending between two heat-exchange fluid tanks connected together by tubes carrying cooling fins and in which a heat-exchange fluid flows, the motor is fixed to a support at least one portion of which is molded onto the body. The motor is preferably fixed to the support by at least one screw, for example a self-tapping screw, screwed into the support. The molded material is preferably a plastics material.

Abstract: This cross-beam has a central part (12) forming a support for a heat exchange and two lateral parts (14) forming supports for respective headlights. Each lateral part (14) is connected to the central part (12) by releasable fastening means (22, 26 to 32). The fastening means preferably include, associated with each lateral part (14), two complementary positioning dihedra (D1) respectively on the central part (12) and on the corresponding lateral part (14), and complementary means (22, 26 to 32) for immobilizing the dihedra relative to each other cooperating with each other by relative displacement of the dihedra substantially parallel to their edge (A1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust element (10) of a motor vehicle with an internal-combustion engine. It includes a main exhaust pipe (16) and a bypass (18) mounted in parallel with the main exhaust pipe (16). The bypass (18) includes a heat exchanger (20). Moveable means (28) for shutting off the main pipe (16) and moveable means (30) for regulating the cross section offered for the gases to pass in the bypass (18) are arranged in the exhaust element. It further includes mechanical means (32) for synchronizing the means (28) for shutting off the main pipe (16) and means (30) for regulating the cross section for the gases to pass in the bypass (18), under the control of a single actuating element.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a safety belt (24) having three anchoring points borne by the seat (10). The belt (24) has two straps--a diagonal strap (26) and a lap strap (28)--which are connected to the anchoring points. The diagonal strap (26) has an upper end (E1) and a lower end (E2) which is common to the lap strap (28). This upper end (E1) and this lower end (E2) are placed on opposite sides--left and right--of the seat, so that the diagonal strap (26) extends obliquely from top to bottom of the seat. The upper end (E1) and lower end (E2) of the diagonal strap (26) can be switched over between the left-hand side and the right-hand side of the seat. The seat (10) preferably comprises two upper belt turn fixtures--a left-hand one (40) and a right-hand one (42)--and the belt (24) has two catches (36,38) which are intended to be fastened into two buckles--a left-hand one (32) and a right-hand one (34)--borne by the seat.

Abstract: This system for controlling the operation of reversible motor-speed reducer modules for adjusting in position elements of a motor vehicle seat structure is characterized in that the motor-speed reducer modules (1,2) are connected in parallel to common supply means (3), whose output voltage direction is piloted by a control module (4), and to this control module (4) through a multiplexed network (5) for the transmission of data piloting said motor-speed reducer module to permit the actuation or non-actuation, in one direction of rotation or the other, of each motor-speed reducer module (1,2) for adjusting in position each element of the seat structure.

Abstract: This motor includes an armature winding (12) equipped with conducting coils (A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4) distributed into three phases and into two, lower and upper, layers. The lower coils (A1, A3, C1, C3, B2, B4) alternate with the upper coils (B1, B3, A2, A4, C2, C4). Each phase comprises a pair of diametrally opposed coils arranged in the lower layer and a pair of diametrally opposed coils arranged in the upper layer. These two pairs are linked electrically in parallel. Each coil includes two, lower (A11) and upper (A12), windings and two uninterrupted wound conductors (K1, K2) . linked electrically in parallel. Each conductor (K1, K2) forms the lower winding of a coil of a pair and the upper winding of the other coil of this pair, in such a way that these lower and upper windings are linked electrically in series.

Abstract: This plant for manufacturing fiber-reinforced thermoplastic structural components, especially for motor vehicles, is characterized in that it includes:means (1) of continuous production of a dough of a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic compound, receiving as input, on the one hand, the thermoplastic (4) and, on the other hand, the reinforcing fibers (6);means (14) of accumulation and of temporary storage of the dough produced; andmeans (26) of removing the dough from the accumulation and temporary-storage means (14) and of introducing this removed dough into a mould (29) for forming the component.

Abstract: The motor comprises a fixed armature winding (12) equipped with an armature of generally cylindrical shape (16) carrying conducting coils, and an electronic circuit (36) for electrical power supply to and commutation of the coils. The electrical connecting element (40) comprises a conducting ring (42) including a first face equipped with at least two axial spigots (44) for fastening onto the armature, a second face equipped with at least two conducting axial pins (46) for connection with the electronic circuit (36), and at least two conducting peripheral hooks (48) for connecting the coils with the ring (42). This ring is sectionable into electrically isolated sectors.

Abstract: This motor includes an armature winding (12) equipped with conducting coils (A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4) distributed into three phases and into two, lower and upper, layers. The lower coils (A1, A3, C1, C3, B2, B4) alternate with the upper coils (B1, B3, A2, A4, C2, C4). Each phase comprises a pair of diametrally opposed coils arranged in the lower layer and a pair of diametrally opposed coils arranged in the upper layer. These two pairs are linked electrically in parallel. Each coil includes two, lower (A11) and upper (A12), windings and two uninterrupted wound conductors (K1, K2) linked electrically in parallel. Each conductor (K1, K2) forms the lower winding of a coil of a pair and the upper winding of the other coil of this pair, in such a way that these lower and upper windings are linked electrically in series.

Abstract: This steering column assembly especially for a motor vehicle, of the type including, at least at one of its ends, means for screw-fastening to the rest of the structure of the vehicle, is characterized in that it includes means (5) for centring and for hooking onto the rest of the structure of the vehicle, in order to facilitate the fitting of the screwing means and of the assembly to the rest of the structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle includes a steering column shaft (1) mounted so that it can move rotatably inside a column body (2), and a restraining arrangement (5) for temporarily axially immobilizing the shaft within the body for fitting the assembly onto the rest of the structure of the vehicle, it being possible to move the restraining arrangement between an active immobilization position and a non-obstructing position. The restraining arrangement includes structure (10) for enabling a limited degree of axial movement of the shaft within the body when the arrangement is in the non-obstructing position.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a steering wheel involves moulding a steering wheel skeleton 1 and an air bag reception dish 2 integral therewith, placing a folded inflatable bag 3 in the dish, and closing the dish opening with a sealing material 4 which can tear when the bag inflates. The steering wheel skeleton together with its dish 2 filled with the bag 3 and covered with the sealing material 4 is then placed in a mould, and plastic is injected into the mould to form a soft outer covering 5 around the skeleton.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a steering wheel central pad having a skeleton (1) provided with an open dish (2), for receiving an inflatable bag in a folded state, and with a soft covering (5). At least the inflatable bag (3) in the folded state is placed in the dish. The opening of the dish (2) is closed off using a sealing material (4) which can tear when the bag inflates. The skeleton, together with its dish (2) provided with the bag (3) and with the sealing material (4), is placed in a mold for manufacturing the soft covering by injection of plastic. Then, plastic is injected into the mold in order to form the soft covering (5).

Abstract: The assembly comprises a support structure (1) fixed to the rest of the vehicle and on which are fixed ends of a column body (2) in which a shaft (3) is disposed, and means for axially retracting the body and consequently the shaft in the event of impact. The retracting means (8) comprise a force generator actuatable upon impact for displacing the body (2) relative to the support structure. The force generator comprises two parts movable relative to each other, one part (9) being connected to the structure (1) and the other part (10) to the body in the vicinity of an end of the latter. This end of the body is connected to the structure (1) by means which are releasable upon actuation of the generator and comprise guide means adapted to cooperate with complementary means of the structure (1), and the means for fixing the other end of the body to the structure (1) comprise a bearing for guiding the body.

Abstract: This assembly includes a steering shaft (101) which can move in rotation in a column body (102) and includes an anti-theft bolt (104) mechanism (103) which can move between a retracted position and an active anti-theft position. The shaft includes two shaft portions (105, 106), one (105) carrying a steering wheel and the other (106) being connected to the rest of a vehicle steering mechanism. The portions are connected by a disengagable linkage mechanism (108) which can move, under the control of the anti-theft mechanism, between an active position for coupling the two shaft portions and a retracted anti-theft position freeing the two shaft portions from each other so that the shaft portion (105) carrying the steering wheel can rotate freely with respect to the other shaft portion (106). The corresponding end zones (105a, 106a) of the shaft portions are arranged one around the other, and the disengagable linkage mechanism (108) is mounted so as to move around the shaft portion carrying the steering wheel.

Abstract: A support structure is provided with two flanges (41,42) between which the steering column (43) is arranged. A device for locking the column by moving the flanges together has a tie (40) extending between the flanges, one end of which is associated with locking members including a stop member (44) for the tie, an intermediate bearing member (45) in contact with one flange, and a spacing assembly (46) arranged between the two members. The spacing assembly includes at least one rolling member (48,49) between the facing surfaces of the members, and a cage (50) for displacing this rolling member along an incline (52) provided on the corresponding surface of the intermediate bearing member (45). At least part of the tie connected to the stop member can be displaced rotationally so as to follow the displacements of the rolling member.

Abstract: A device for improving the ease of operation of an adjustable steering column is disclosed. This device includes a support structure provided with two movable lock flanges between which the column is arranged, and a tie (20) extending between the flanges, one end of which is associated with a stop member (24) for the tie, an intermediate bearing member (25) in contact with one flange and, arranged between the two members, an intermediate bearing washer (51) free to rotate and move axially around the tie, a rolling-contact bearing (52) between the facing surfaces of this washer and of one of the members, at least one rolling member (53) between the facing surfaces of this washer and of the other of the members, and a cage (54) for displacing this rolling member along an incline (28) provided on one of the corresponding surfaces.

Abstract: A cowl comprising, inter alia, a stationary part formed by a diffuser (10) which exhibits a fastening base (11), a nozzle-funnel (12), a connection zone (13), a cylindrical skirt (14), and a moving part (20) able to rotate about an axis (200), which moving part (21) exhibits a peripheral profiled annular hoop (20) which is intended to be rigidly connected to the blade (22) tips (221) of a helix and which is mounted coaxially in this skirt (14) so as to be able to rotate therein, is characterised in that, taking as references the direction of flow and the axis (200), this hoop (21) is delimited by an inner wall (2101), an outer wall (2102) and a rear section (2103), this connection zone (13) is delimited in particular by an inner surface (131) with an upstream limit (1310), and in that this rear section (2103) of the hoop (21) is situated in a plane (P) which is perpendicular to the axis (200) and which passes practically through the upstream limit (1310) of the inner surface (131) of the connection zone (13).