Abstract: This mechanism includes a fixing device (5) comprising a fixing body (36) which meshes with toothing (34) of the support (1) and a helical fixing spring (37); a self-regulating device (3) comprising a traction body (11) to which is fixed the end of the steel cable (28) which links with the brake callipers or shoes attached to the mechanism, a spiral traction spring (12) and a helical locking spring (13), mounted coaxially to each other and so designed that, when the brake lever (2) is in the rest position, the spiral spring (12) subjects the cable (28) to traction, permanently adjusting the length of its sheathed portion; and a self-adjusting device (4) of the initial length of the cable (28) which includes a removable pin (32).

Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating with plastic lead frames carrying chips includes mutually movable halves. In the closed position the movable halves bound a mold cavity for receiving a lead frame, a feed runner connecting onto the mold cavity for supplying encapsulating material, a pot for receiving an encapsulating material and a plunger reciprocating in the pot, connected onto said feed runner for carrying up encapsulating material under pressure. At a distance from a head end of the plunger a peripheral groove is arranged which is connected to the head end by at least one flow channel. The outer wall of the plunger is provided with helically running grooves and the depth of the grooves increases as seen from the drive side of the plunger.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ejector pin receivable in a mold part of a mold for encapsulating electronic components mounted on a carrier, wherein the substantially cylindrical ejector pin is provided with a side wall in which at least one recess is arranged close to the end which makes contact with the product for ejecting. The invention also relates to a mold part in which an opening is arranged for guiding an ejector pin, wherein at least one recess is arranged in the wall of the opening. The invention further includes a mold for encapsulating electronic components, in addition to a method for sealing an interspace between an ejector pin and an opening in a mold part.

Abstract: This fixing device includes a cylindrical core (1) provided with an axial orifice (4) through which the front end (10) of a lever arm (2) can slide with a snug fit. The core includes to the interior a positioning projection (11) and two axial extensions (13) provided with securing projections (14) and linked to a coaxial circular ring (17). The front end (10) of the lever arm (2) includes an axial groove (19) adapted to take the positioning projection (11), and on its centered portion (21) a coaxial securing groove (22) adapted to take said securing projections (14).

Abstract: A device for encapsulating electronic components mounted on lead frames in a mold assembled from two mold halves movable relative to each other and closable onto each other. The device for causing the mold halves to move and to close are formed by a rotatable eccentric which can be coupled to one of the mold halves with interposing of at least one connecting rod. The invention also relates to a method for driving such a connecting rod. Another aspect of the invention relates to an encapsulating device wherein a one mold half is connectable to the device for causing the mold halves to move and close and the second mold half is connectable to a counter-plate which forms part of the device, which counter-plate is displaceable between two end positions. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to an encapsulating device with a counter-plate that includes a plurality of stacked, substantially plate-like parts, between which parts at least one shaft is placed.

Abstract: A spraying device for windscreen washer nozzles of automobile vehicles has a fixing body and a spraying body which are coupled coaxially to each other and to a nozzle body attachable to a body work and connectable to a cleaning liquid tube. The coupling of the fixing and spraying body forms a cleaning liquid inlet chamber, a plurality of independent intermediate chambers which lead into the inlet chamber, and an outlet chamber which links with intermediate chambers by ducts, while an outlet of the cleaning liquid in spray form is implemented through an orifice in the spraying body superimposed on the outlet chamber.

Abstract: A control cable comprises first and second half cables connectable together by a linking device. The first and second half cables respectively include first and second sheaths and first and second inner cables. The linking device comprises male and female interior and exterior linking bodies respectively joined to the first and second inner cables and sheaths. The male interior and exterior linking bodies are at least partially insertable in the female interior and exterior linking bodies, respectively, and each has a groove. The interior and exterior linking bodies are locked together by respective interior and exterior locking elements.

Abstract: This terminal can be attached to an open cavity (27) of a dividing wall (60) by fixing one sheath end (26) of a control cable formed of a sheathed steel cable (7). The terminal includes a fixing body (1), a terminal body (6) and a retaining body (3) which can be attached to each other coaxially. In order to fix the terminal to the open cavity (27) the terminal further includes a stem (44), a spring (49) and a retaining pin (52) which can be moved by the user and has two working positions: a first position in which the stem (44) can slide in both directions in a fixing cavity (34); and a second position in which the stem (44) is immobilized once its free end (48) is fitted in a fixing orifice (61) of the dividing wall (60).

Abstract: A quick connection and disconnection device for the electrical pumps and tubes of automobile vehicle wind screen washer installations, comprising a nozzle body and a connecting body each having an axial passage and arranged coaxially relative to one another, the nozzle body and the connecting body being slidable longitudinally in both directions relative to one another so that the connecting body has a first working position or disconnection position in which at least one end of a flexible tube passing through the axial passage of the connecting body fits into the axial passage of the nozzle body, and a second working position or a connection position in which the one end of the flexible tube is attached securely to the nozzle body, the nozzle body being provided on an exterior with a connection groove and a disconnection groove which are separated by a wall of a convex-curved outline, the connecting body at one end being provided with a plurality of longitudinal grooves which starting from an edge of the one

Abstract: This adjusting device is applicable to terminals (2) which include a main body (11) provided with a linkage (19), and has on the main body (11), a housing (12) in which are set a regulating rod (22) provided with a threaded retaining portion (42), a thrust spring (23), two retaining bodies (20) provided with respective threaded retaining portions (26) which coincide with that of the rod (22), two retaining springs (21) and two fixing extensions (48, 61) of a fixing body (24). The fixing body (24) can take up two positions, one exterior position in which the retaining bodies (20) and the rod (22) are out of mesh, and an interior or control cable (3) length-adjustment position in which the bodies (20) and rod (22) are in mesh.

Abstract: Apparatus for encapsulating products, for instance encapsulating lead frames with epoxy resin, wherein the apparatus comprises:one or more pressing devices for encapsulating the products at increased pressure and/or temperature;a first carriage device for transferring the products from supply means to the pressing device; anda second carriage device for discharging the encapsulated products from the pressing device to discharge means, wherein the first and second carriage are guidable along collective guide means.

Abstract: A manually adjusted device for terminals of control cables having a longitudinal housing provided on a main body of a terminal and open at one end, a regulating rod which is slideable in both directions, and having an interior end and an exterior end, the regulating rod being linked to the longitudinal housing by the interior end so that the exterior end projects outwardly of the main body, device for securing a position of the regulating rod with respect to the terminal, thrust device including at least one thrust spring which works permanently under compression with one end resting against the interior end of the regulating rod and another end resting against the main body so that the regulating rod is permanently subjected to an action of a force directed from outside inwards, and a longitudinal housing in which the thrust spring is fitted, the longitudinal housing in which the thrust spring is fitted extending parallel to the longitudinal housing of the regulating rod and being linked by a guide groove, a

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulding apparatus for moulding a chip on a flat carrier, including a mould formed by two mould parts which are movable relative to each other and between which the carrier can be received, the one mould part of which is provided with a mould cavity against the peripheral edges of which the carrier can be pressed, and a device for exerting pressure in at least one cavity for moulding material arranged in the mould and connected to the mould cavity by a runner, wherein at least one compensation element is arranged whereby in the closed position of the mould parts one side of the carrier is held sealingly against the peripheral edge of the mould cavity.

Abstract: The marking device includes a plurality of LED diodes (10,20,30,40,50,60,70) fitted to respective translucent marking plates (L1,L2,L3,L4,L5,L6,L7) whose number corresponds to that of the selectable positions of the gear shift lever arm (6). Each LED diode is electrically connected to a respective voltage divider consisting of two series-connected resistors (11,12; 21,22; 31,32; 41,42; 51,52; 61,62; 71,72) connected in series with the respective LED diode. A lever switch (2) cooperating with the gear switch lever arm (6) is connected with the voltage dividers so that all LED diodes are energized but the LED diode corresponding to the selected lever arm position emits a higher-level light flux than the remaining LED diodes.

Abstract: A ball and socket joint body for terminals of control cables has a transverse passage with respect to the coupling of the cable with the terminal which forms two reciprocally opposed inlet mouths of freely choosable alternative use, and a central chamber for housing a ball with elastically deformable retaining and seat structure. The retaining and seat structure can comprise a sleeve provided with perimetral projections, or a first shock-absorbing sleeve and a second sleeve provided with coplanar sectoral projections or two "U"-shaped springs or a sleeve and two "U" shaped springs which traverse it.

Abstract: This filter for electric pumps of windscreen washers is of generally hollow cylindrical shape open at one of its ends, the rear (13) provided with structure (14) for the coupling of an electric pump (2) with a cleaning liquid reservoir (3), and is designed to house the tubular aspiration extension (9) of an electric pump (2). At its front end (21), the filter has, to the side, a plurality of through orifices (20) forming two reticula facing each other, and to the front a plurality of through orifices (22) forming a reticulum. To the interior the filter forms an intermediate chamber (23) in which is arranged the free end of the axial extension (9) and into which there emerge the side (20) and front (22) through orifices.

Abstract: A method and pellet for encapsulating lead frames. Prior to applying pressure to a pellet, a plastic foil is placed between the pellet and a plunger. The pellet has a body of encapsulating material (e.g. epoxy) and a plastic layer connected thereto. A device is described for manufacturing such a pellet.

Abstract: The control cable self-adjusting device has an extended cylindrically shaped hollow base body (5) open at one of its ends (9) and a regulating stem (6) held inside the interior of the base body (5) by a retaining device. The closed end (10) of the base body (5) and the front end (15) of the regulating stem (6) are connected to respective intermediate ends (13,14) of the sheath (4) of a control cable (2). The retaining device (7) includes a saw-toothed threaded section (25) in the interior of the base body (5) and a retaining coil (26) connected to the stem (6) and engaged with the threaded section (25). The control cable length adjustment is made by pulling apart the intermediate ends (14,15) of the sheath (4) to deform the retaining coil (26) and move it from the inside to the outside of the base body (5) or by screwing the base body (5) on the stem (6) in either direction via the retaining coil (26).

Abstract: This mechanism is applicable to terminals (1) of thrust-traction control cables formed by an articulating body (6) designed to receive and retain an articulating extension (12) of an actuating control, they being arranged orthogonally with respect to each other and being capable of rotation. The articulating body (6) is single-piece and has a housing (11) with two equal inlet mouths (A1, B1) of freely choosable alternative use situated one on either side. In the housing (11) there are retaining means formed by axial grooves (17) from the bottom (19) of which there emerge respective retaining tabs (18) which, capable of rotation in both directions, are designed so that the coupling force (F) is of lower intensity than the uncoupling force (F').

Abstract: A safety brake mechanism incorporates a self-regulating device and a self-adjusting device, the first including a traction body (36) attached to one end (44) of the steel cable (60) of the control cable and a traction spring (37) coupled to the pivot pin (5) of the brake lever (4), and a thrust body (47) coupled to the pivot pin (8) of the ratchet (6) lever (7), with both bodies (36, 47) having respective toothed portions (41, 52) for mutual meshing, so that when the brake lever (4) is in the rest position, the spring (37) subjects said end (44) to traction, permanently adjusting the length of the sheathed portion of the control cable, while the self-adjusting device includes, in the traction body (36) and on the support (2) of the mechanism corresponding orifices (42, 58) traversed ex-works by a retaining pin (59).