Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a wheel having a rim which is adapted to receive a tire. The wheel carries a sensor for measuring pressure inside the tire. The wheel is mounted so as to rotate around a spindle. In addition a communication device is located between the sensor and a device which is associated with the spindle for using measurements that are performed by the sensor. The communication device comprises a radio transmission device which includes a rotary antenna carried by the wheel and a fixed antenna that is carried by the spindle.

Abstract: The method for controlling the dynamics applies to a seat (10) comprising at least three parts (16, 20, 22) which can move with respect to each other and at least two actuators (24, 26) for moving the three parts (16, 20, 22). The method comprises a step of operating the two actuators (24, 26) jointly to modify the configuration of the seat. The step of joint operation comprises the following successive steps: activating a first actuator (24) at a first instant; and activating a second actuator (26) at a second instant subsequent to the said first instant and separated from the first instant by a predetermined length of time.

Abstract: A device (22, 24) for actuating a seat element comprises an actuator (26, 28) equipped with a transducer designed to supply a crude measurement value representing the current position of the actuator. The actuator provides for calculation of a corrected value of the current position of the actuator, from each crude measurement value supplied by the transducer, and calculation of a refining correction function. The device also provides for processing the corrected value of the current position of the actuator.

Abstract: A modification system for modifying a tightly-braided electrical harness comprising at least one conductor cable bundle surrounded by a tight braid.

Abstract: The method of managing the kinematics of a seat (10) includes at least three seat elements (16, 18, 22) able to move with respect to each other and at least two actuators (26, 27) for moving the three elements (16, 18, 22) with respect to each other. When a first actuator (27) is actuated in at least one direction, it includes a step of actuating a second actuator (26) first of all in a given direction and then in the opposite direction.

Abstract: The vehicle seat (10) comprises at least one electrically powered functional member (24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38). This functional member comprises an active element (24E, 26E, 28E, 30E, 31E, 32E, 34E) designed to perform a unique elemental function; a local control unit (24D, 26D, 28D, 30D, 31D, 32D, 34D) for controlling an active element (24E, 26E, 28E, 30E, 31E, 32E, 34E); units (24B, 26B, 28B, 30B, 31B, 32B, 34B) of receiving commands; and units (24F, 26F, 28F, 30F, 31F, 32F, 34F, 38F) for collecting operational status data from the functional member (24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34). The seat comprises a communication bus (42) to which each of the receiving units (24B, 26B, 28B, 30B, 31B, 32B, 34B).

Abstract: The power supply apparatus (10) comprises an input (12), first and second outputs (14, 16) and conversion circuit (18) for conversion of the electric current which are connected between the input (12) and the outputs (14, 16). The conversion circuit (18) comprises a transformer (20) comprising a primary winding (20A) supplied by the input electric current and first and second secondary windings (20B, 20C) respectively supplying the first and second outputs (14, 16) by way of first and second shaping circuits (22, 24). The first shaping circuit (22) comprises a regulating circuit (48) adapted to act on the electric current feeding the primary winding (20A). The regulating circuit (48) is adapted to effect regulation in dependence on a signal from the first shaping circuit (22). The second shaping circuit (24) comprises autonomous circuitry (86, 88) for regulating the current provided by the second output (16).

Abstract: The seat has moving parts, at least one actuator, and a control unit. The control unit comprises: tracking means for tracking the current position of each actuator; and management means for managing the control of each actuator. The management means comprise: computation means for computing the current position of a critical point of the seat; evaluation means for evaluating the current position of each critical point of the seat relative to a boundary; and control means for controlling at least one actuator independently of the control selected by the user.

Abstract: A method is provided for managing the operation of a seat equipped with an actuator system including an arrangement for tracking a variable characteristic of the force generated by an actuator and a unit for controlling the actuator in two opposite directions. The method provides for measurement of the characteristic variable, evaluation of the characteristic variable on the basis of at least one predetermined evaluation criterion, and implementation of a suitable adjustment of the seat as a function of the result of the evaluation. The evaluation step includes applying a first evaluation criterion of the characteristic variable measured when the actuator is controlled in the first direction and applying a second evaluation criterion of the characteristic variable measured when the actuator is controlled in the second direction, the first and second evaluation criteria being different.

Abstract: An electrical connecting device connects a conductor to a conductive strip carried by an insulating panel. The connecting device includes a base member having a mechanical attachment to a support, and a connector for electrically connecting the conductor to the base member. A conductive member is carried by the panel and is connected to the conductive strip. The conductive member projects along a rear face of the panel and has a surface for coupling to the base member. A mechanism mechanically attaches the conductive member in contact with the base member. The mechanism passes through the conductive member and includes a control region which is accessible from the front face of the plate.

Abstract: A device for actuating a seat element includes an actuator fitted with a transducer delivering a state information representative of the current position of the actuator and a unit for controlling the actuator which includes a device for registering and for storing several reference state informations each representative of a position of the actuator for an identified position of the element and a device for driving the actuator so as to move the seat element towards several target positions. The control unit is adapted so as, when a movement towards a predetermined target position is commanded, to activate the actuator until the current reference state information delivered by the transducer is equal to the reference state information stored for the position of the commanded element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator for operating an access door on an aeroplane, comprising a body (18) fitted with a motor member (20) and with a drive member (24) that is movable relative to the body (18) under the action of the motor member (20). The motor member (20) is an electric motor, and the mechanical means (22) of movement transmission are mounted inside the body (18) between the electric motor (20) and the drive member (24) to drive the said drive member (24) from the electric motor (20). The transmission means (22) comprise means (26) of mechanical disengagement of the electric motor (20) from the drive member (24), which, after disengagement, allow the drive member (24) to be moved independently of the electric motor (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for operating seat modules (12) equipped with an assembly of actuators (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) each intended for adjusting a seat element (22, 24, 26, 28). It comprises a control unit (16) suited to each seat module (12). This control unit (16) comprises means (62) for the acquisition of variables representing the functioning state of the seat module. A central unit (18) for the management of the seat modules (12) is connected to the control unit (16). It comprises means (96) for the transmission of information toward the control units (16). Each control unit (16) comprises means (66) for the transmission of variables representing the functioning state of the associated seat module toward the central management unit (18). Use in aircraft seats.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for facilitating insertion and maximizing resiliency, reliability and conductivity of button contacts in button board type circuit interconnectors.

Abstract: A coaxial connector is provided which can be used in cable systems which transmit telephone and internet service in addition to traditional cable television service. The coaxial connector comprises a housing which can consist of one or several components having a central bore therethrough and a one or multiple piece insulator arranged in the central bore in the housing. The coaxial connector also includes a female center contact member which is arranged in the hollow interior of the insulator. The female contact member comprises an outer surface which defines an open mating end which is adapted to receive the center conductor pin of a mating male connector and includes a pair of double bellows spring portions which extend inwardly from the outer surface. A pair of raised bumps are arranged on the contact surface of each double bellows spring portion in order to focus the contact force provided by the double bellows spring portions.

Abstract: A method of winding stators having skewed slots and an apparatus for performing the method. The method includes the steps of positioning a stator in a stator winding machine wherein the winding machine includes a winding spindle having a wire exit aperture. Wire is fed through the wire exit radially outwardly for placement on the stator while the winding spindle is simultaneously moved in rotating and reciprocating movement to direct wire into the slots and around the ends of the teeth of the stator. The wire is fed at a predetermined rate from a feed mechanism located upstream from and mounted for movement with the winding spindle. The rate at which the wire is fed may be varied depending on the position of the winding spindle in a winding cycle and the desired position for placement of the wire within the stator.

Abstract: The electrical connector may include a housing, a contact, a secondary lock, a grommet, a backplate, a bolt, a contact removal tool, and a splash guard. The housing includes openings which receive the contacts. The grommets are positioned in cavities at the rear of the housing. The housing and backplate are designed so that the grommets are subjected to compressive forces in order to enhance the sealing characteristic of the grommets. As the contact is inserted, a locking tab engages an opening in the contact and prevents the contact from being removed from the housing. The secondary locks will increase the retention of the contact in the electrical connector. In addition, the secondary lock may include a feature which permits the partial insertion and retention of the secondary lock prior to insertion of the contact. The secondary lock also assures that the contacts have been properly inserted.

Abstract: A tool for forming wire windings located in stator slots defined between radially extending stator teeth. The tool includes a fixture supporting a plurality of elongated fingers wherein each finger includes a plurality of sections spaced longitudinally along the finger, each section defining a width dimension different from the width dimension of an adjacent section. The width dimensions of the sections progressively increase from a distal end of the finger to a proximal end of the finger. A linear actuator is provided for moving the fixture toward and away from a stator whereby the fingers are inserted between the teeth in the stator to cause wire wound around the teeth to be pressed against the teeth.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding wire onto a magnetic ring structure defining slots for receiving wire coils formed thereon. The apparatus includes a mounting structure for holding the ring structure and a platform supported within the peripheral area defined by the ring structure, the platform supporting a wire feed mechanism and a wire forming mechanism. A guide member is supported on an end of the platform adjacent to the ring structure and includes a face plate which is spring biased into engagement with the ring structure to thereby prevent wire from slipping out of the slots in the ring structure as the coils are wound. The guide member, along with the platform carrying the wire feed mechanism and wire forming mechanism, is mounted for rotational movement about a rotational axis, and is further supported for movement in horizontal and vertical directions, perpendicular and parallel to the rotational axis, respectively.

Abstract: The electrical connector may include a housing, a contact, a secondary lock, a grommet, a backplate, a bolt, a contact removal tool, and a splash guard. The housing includes openings which receive the contacts. The grommets are positioned in cavities at the rear of the housing. The housing and backplate are designed so that the grommets are subjected to compressive forces in order to enhance the sealing characteristic of the grommets. As the contact is inserted, a locking tab engages an opening in the contact and prevents the contact from being removed from the housing. The secondary locks will increase the retention of the contact in the electrical connector. In addition, the secondary lock may include a feature which permits the partial insertion and retention of the secondary lock prior to insertion of the contact. The secondary lock also assures that the contacts have been properly inserted.