Abstract: The motor-driven pulsator comprises, inter alia, a turbine (10) having a distributor (11) and an air-agitating member (12), and an electric motor (20) having a casing (200), a shaft (210) and a connector (220). This motor-driven pulsator comprises a mounting arrangement (30) consisting of a passage (31) permitting the unrestricted introduction of the member (12) into the distributor (11), an orientation means (32) for fixing, as desired, the relative rotational positions of the casing (200) and of the distributor (11) and securing elements (33) for joining the distributor (11) and motor (20).

Abstract: An adjustable steering column unit includes a steering shaft having one end carrying a steering wheel and the opposite end connected to the rest of the steering mechanism, the shaft being movable in rotation in a column body (4), the body and/or the shaft being angularly and/or axially movable between two flanges of a fixing structure (5) for fixing the body to the remainder of the automobile vehicle, and the fixing structure comprising, at one end, locking means for locking the body in position and movable between locking and unlocking positions to permit the adjustment of the position of the steering wheel and, in proximity to the other end of the fixing structure, a guide bearing (7) for the body. The bearing (7) has a yoke portion, having a U-shaped section, of the fixing structure (5), in which is disposed a bushing (8) for mounting the body (4) without play. Opposed lateral walls of the bushing are connected to the flanges (7a,7b) of the yoke portion.

Abstract: Device for articulately interconnecting members of an exhaust line, in particular of an automobile vehicle wherein the device comprises at least one flexible conduit element (1) interposed between the members (2,3) of the exhaust line, and damping means (4,5) for damping the relative displacement of the ends of the flexible conduit element and therefore of the members of the line, evenly arranged about the flexible conduit element (1) and interposed between fastening elements (6,7) fixed on each side of the flexible conduit element, and is characterized in that each damping means (4,5) comprises at least one coil of metallic cable.

Abstract: The structure for a motor having a rotor (R) and a stator (S) comprises a support hub (10) with branches (11), a sleeve (12) and if desired a cover (13), a mandrel (20) with a tube (21) and a radially inwardly-extending flange (22), and a connector (30) in the shape of a frustoconical ring (31). Application in automatically manufactured motors for the equipment of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A DC motor having an electronic commutator including, inter alia, an annular insulating support (410) which carries at its periphery (4101) a ring (4102) which is bordered on one side by a lateral rim (4103) having a lesser diameter. The ring (4102) is arranged to define teeth (4104) having a rectangular cross-sectional shape (4106) and defining therebetween gaps (4108) which are each provided in their middle with a mushroom-shaped element (4000). Each mushroom-shaped element has a foot (4001), which is higher than the depth of the gap (4108), and a head (4002) which overhangs both the teeth (4104) which surround it and the rim (4103). The rim (4103) is provided with slits (4003) located in alignment with the feet (4001).

Abstract: The profiled annular hoop for a fan helix blade tip exhibits a curved inlet collar whose convexity is directed towards the axis (100), and is characterized in that this collar (11) has a given axial length (l) and a meridian section (110) shaped approximately as a quarter ellipse whose eccentricity is of the order of 1.5 and whose major half-axis (a) lies between approximately one third and one half of this given axial length (l).Application to cooling motorized fans of vehicle radiators.

Abstract: This dashboard comprises, inter alia, on the one hand, a rigid, self-supporting and permanent framework (10) with a box-section member, a virtually flat panel with a perimeter whose size is adapted to that of an opening in a partition wall (C.sub.1) of the structure so as to close it and be held therein by fixing zones, at least one support and at least one cavity and, on the other hand, a removably attached rigid cover (20) which fixes approximately the exterior shape of the dashboard and, finally, a removably attached lining (30) which matches this cover (20) and defines the appearance of the dashboard.

Abstract: This device comprising a column support structure, connected to the rest of the vehicle and comprising two side plates between which is arranged the column and mechanisms for locking the column, which mechanisms comprise a tie rod (20) extending between the side plates, bearing against one of the side plates and connected to locking elements comprising a stop component (24), an intermediate support component (25) and an operating component (26) arranged between the stop component and the intermediate support component, connected to an operating lever (27) and movable in rotation in a plane perpendicular to the tie rod, one of the facing surfaces of the operating component (26) and of the intermediate support component (25) or of the stop component (24) comprising at least one projecting part (30, 31) adapted to cooperate with a ramp (28, 29) of the other, so as to separate these two surfaces from one another and hence the corresponding locking elements so as to bring the side plates together in order to lock

Abstract: This steering-wheel shaft, having a cylindrical tubular body (1) with a circular cross-section, has a profiled part (8) forming a lock element. In this part (8), longitudinal grooves (10), having a width which corresponds to that of a locking catch, have a depth at least equal to the thickness of the wall of the initial tube and are separated by solid ribs (12). On the inner face of the element (8), projections define between them V-shaped grooves whose peaks correspond substantially to the mid part of the ribs. Each rib (12) thus has a sufficient resistance to counteract the torque exerted when a theft is attempted. Each groove can receive the catch in a locking position. The shaft has at least two grooves (10).

Abstract: This bearing comprises an outer ring (11) made from a sleeve (110) which is delimited by an outside wall (111) and an inside wall (112) and which carries on its outside wall (111) a bush (1111), an inner ring (12) which is made from a sleeve (120) which is delimited by an outside wall (121) and an inside wall (122) and which carries on its inside wall (122) a bush (1221), a link (13) located out of plumb with the bushes (1111, 1221) in order to connect these rings (11, 12) while allowing only a relative rotation between them (11, 12).Application to motor vehicle steering columns.

Abstract: The device is of the type comprising a steering column support structure (1) connected to the rest of the structure of the vehicle and comprising two side members (2,3) between which the column is disposed, and means for fixing the column in position by urging the side walls together and comprising a rod (10) extending through and between the side members and having a first end portion (11) bearing against one of the side members and a second end portion connected to eccentric fixing means (12) provided with at least one eccentric cam (13,17) connected to an actuating lever (14) and to the second end portion (15) of the rod (10) and bearing against the other side member of the support structure for urging the side members together and thereby fixing the column in position. The at least one eccentric cam (13,17) comprises a central core (13a,17a) on which is rotatively mounted a rolling ring (13b,17b) bearing against the corresponding side member.

Abstract: This device for clamping a male element (3) in a fork (4) comprising two lateral walls (6,7) interconnected by an intermediate wall (12) of a female element is of the type comprising a rod (5) extending between the two lateral walls (6,7) and having an end defining a stop surface (8) bearing against one of the lateral walls (6) and an opposite end (9) which is screw threaded and adapted to cooperate by screwing with a clamping nut (10) for urging the lateral walls (6,7) toward each other and clamping the male element in the fork. Safety means are provided for maintaining the male element (3) in position in the fork (4) in the event of breakage of the rod (5). These safety means comprise a maintaining element (11) disposed alongside the rod and having end portions cooperating with the lateral walls (6,7) of the fork (4) for maintaining the male element in position.

Abstract: The fixing device comprises a steering column support structure for connection to the rest of the structure of the vehicle and comprising two side members (2,3) between which the steering column (4) is disposed, and means for fixing the column in position by urging the side members towards each other and comprising a rod (10) extending between the side members and having a first end portion (11) bearing against one of the side members and a second end portion connected to eccentric fixing means (12) comprising at least one eccentric cam (13,17) connected to an actuating lever (14) and to the second end portion (15) of the rod (10) and bearing against the other side member of the structure to permit urging the side members towards each other and thereby fixing the column in position. At least one rolling member (18,19) is interposed between the at least one eccentric cam and the corresponding side member of the support structure.

Abstract: A self-locking strap guide (S) has a base (10) with a flange (11) for mounting on the structure or shell (C) and with a support (12) against which the strap (S) can be pressed, a lock (20) with a shoe (21) articulated via an axle (30) on the base (10) in such a way that the strap (S) can pass between the support (12) and shoe (21), and in such a way that this shoe (21) can press the strap (S) against this support (12), and elastic stressing means (40) tending normally to move this shoe (21) and this support (12) apart.

Abstract: The motor constituted, inter alia, by commutation means (40) with a connector (41) constituted by an insulating support (410) intended to be carried by the armature (30), and by conducting contactors (411) equipped with terminals (412) in order to receive the ends (321) of the wires (320) of the windings (32) of the armature (30) and with contacts (413) intended to make contact with each of the corresponding counter-contacts (413') of a printed circuit (421) is characterized in that the insulating support (410) carries at its periphery (4101) a median ring (4102) edged on either side with lateral borders (4103) of lesser diameter, and in that this ring (4102) is caused to form teeth (4104) whose profile (4106), at least close to the bottom (4107) of each space width (4108) which separates them, exhibits a recessed portion (4105), in that each border (4103) is provided with notches (4109) disposed in vertical line with the teeth (4104), in that the terminals (412) and the contacts (413) are joined together by

Abstract: The frame comprises a rim (1) formed by a plurality of curved tubes (2,4) inwardly and downwardly bent at their ends so as to form spokes of the steering wheel. The end portions of two adjacent spokes (6, 8 - 7, 9) which pertain to two different tubes are moulded in a common lateral boss (14) of a hub (16). The boss (14) extends longitudinally and projects upwardly from the hub and the end portions of the spokes are vertical and progressively crushed with a curved cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: This device for fixing a steering column to the bodywork of a motor vehicle, in which the column (1) is connected to an assembly member (2), and this member to the bodywork (3) of the vehicle via fixing means, is characterized in that the fixing means comprise means (4) for hooking the member to the bodywork and means (5, 6) suitable for producing a mechanical stress between this member and the bodywork in order to ensure that the member is fixed under stress to the bodywork. This device advantageously comprises, in proximity to one of the ends of the member (2), the hooking means (4), in proximity to the other end of this member, means (5) for clamping the member to the bodywork, and, between these hooking and clamping means, means (6) tending to distance this member from the bodywork.

Abstract: This sitting unit comprises a central part (5) articulated on the front edge of the sitting unit and thus raisable forwards, a receptacle (7) designed to receive this central part (5) when it is turned down into the sitting unit, and a device (8, 8a, 12) for locking and retaining in the raised position the central part, to the rear face of which a child's seat can be attached. This arrangement increases the safety of the child in the event of a front collision of the vehicle because the child's seat faces rearwards, instead of facing forwards, so that, in the event of a collision, the child is already steadied in the seat and does not suffer the injuries caused by the belts which are conventionally used.

Abstract: Inside a body or tube (1), a shaft (2) carries a collar (10) which is provided with a flange or circumferential rib (14) and is mounted on the shaft in a fixed manner. The flange is retained between two radial abutments (18, 19) carried by a locking element (16) fitted in an aperture in the tube. The radial abutments are suitably shaped and cooperate with a cam formed on the collar (10) for facilitating the ejection of the locking element (16) under the effect of a rotation of the shaft (2). This device is especially adapted to the immobilization of a steering shaft in a steering column tube before the mounting of the latter on a vehicle.

Abstract: A telescopic steering-wheel shaft (1) is rotatably mounted in a column body (4-6) capable of pivoting about a horizontal axis (17). The column body (6) is supported at one end by a slide (48) for suspension on a rack (26) driven by a pinion (24) carried by the output shaft of a geared motor (20). A pressure screw (52) acting on the column body and on the slide ensures that play is taken up. The column body (6) is connected at its opposite end to a rack driven by a pinion (80) carried by the output shaft of a second geared motor (84).