Abstract: A method of pointing a fixed antenna (2) having a reflector (10) and at least one transceiver source suitable for aiming at a plurality of satellites situated between two extreme positions S1, S2 on a geostationary orbit (8).

Abstract: A process for metering electric power passing via a certain point in a single-phase system comprises current (12) and voltage (U) stages at that point in the system and a processing stage for this information to generate data on the measurement of electric power. Each current data acquisition stage comprises the following steps: A) injection, into a winding (10a) of a magnetic circuit (10) with a predetermined structure surrounding one (LA) of the lines (LA, LB) of the system, of a current (Il+Ic) substantially proportional to the sum of a modulation current (kIl) and a "compensation" current (kIc); and B) detection at the terminals of the winding (10a) of an overvoltage leading to the immediate acquisition of the compensation current (kIc) as an image of the current passing through the line (LA). Use in the electronic metering of power in domestic installations, especially with facilities for remote transmission and information.

Abstract: The optoelectronic sensor is intended to be placed in a domestic energy consumption meter which comprises a rotary member (2) whose rotational speed is a function of energy consumption. The sensor (1) is accommodated in a support (7) comprising a tongue (18) allowing it to be fastened by elastic gripping to an existing part (15) inside the meter, the tongue maintaining the sensor (1) at a fixed distance from the rotary member (2) of the motor. The invention is used especially in electricity consumption meters.

Abstract: Insulating equipment (100) includes a flexible arm (1) having at one of its ends a means for attachment to a pole and at the other end means for attaching an electric line substantially perpendicular to the arm (1). The thickness of the arm (1) decreases regularly from the means of attachment to the pole toward the means of attachment to the electric line, while the height of the cross section of the arm is constant. The arm (1) has in the direction of its thickness a series of layers (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) of continuous mineral fibers extending in the direction of the arm's length and separated by layers (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) of randomly-oriented short mineral fibers. These layers are bonded by a synthetic resin in which a layer (9a, 9b) of fabric of mineral fibers may be placed on each side of the arm (1) between the first layer of short fibers and the following layer of continuous fibers. To be used for improving longitudinal flexibility and resistance to vertical loads.

Abstract: Apparatus whereby a filament web impregnated with resin in the unpolymerized state is fed to a pole (1) at a predetermined angle (.alpha.) with respect to a plane perpendicular to this latter. The pole (1) is drawn in rotation about its axis (X-X') and the filament web is displaced along the pole from the bottom end to the top end thereof in a direction parallel to the axis of the pole while this latter is being driven in rotation. A plurality of parallel fiber slivers (8, 9, 10) spaced a distance apart are fed simultaneously to the pole (1) in a plurality of layers. The spacing between the slivers is progressively increased during displacement of the slivers between the bottom end and the top end of the pole and progressively decreased in the opposite direction. Similarly, the angle of the slivers to a plane perpendicular to that axis is progressively increased and decreased in the same directions that the spacing is increased and decreased.

Abstract: Insulating equipment (100) includes a flexible arm (1) having at one of its ends a means for attachment to a pole and at the other end means for attaching an electric line substantially perpendicular to the arm (1). The thickness of the arm (1) decreases regularly from the means fo attachment to the pole toward the means of attachment to the electric line, while the height of the cross section of the arm is constant. The arm (1) has in the direction of its thickness a series of layers (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) of continuous mineral fibers extending in the direction of the arm's length and separated by layers (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) of randomly-oriented short mineral fibers. These layers are bonded by a synthetic resin in which a layer (9a, 9b) of fabric of mineral fibers may be placed on each side of the arm (1) between the first layer of short fibers and the following layer of continuous fibers.To be used for improving longitudinal flexibility and resistance to vertical loads.

Abstract: The device for connecting and supporting a water-meter (1) comprises a water-inlet pipe (2) and a water-outlet pipe (3) secured in a support (8). The support comprises a stationary seat (9) in which are mounted the water-inlet pipe (2) and the water-outlet pipe (3). The seat carries a plate (10) comprising two conduits (11, 12) designed to be connected to inlet (4) and outlet (5)-apertures on the meter (1). The plate (10) is mounted to rotate upon seat (9) about an axis (X-X') for the purpose of opening up or shutting off the flow of water, or for testing the meter.

Abstract: A cylindrical pole of plastic material having the primary function of supporting electric power transmission lines is reinforced by a filament-wound structure in which the filament density decreases progressively from the lower end to the upper end of the pole and has the effect of modifying the mechanical characteristics along the length of the pole.

Abstract: In order to optimize power supply costs and reduce billing rates in terms of prices charged per kilowatt-hour, the current consumed by a domestic installation is compared with a reference value and the result is transmitted to a microprocessor. As a function of this result, the microprocessor disconnects one or a number of power outputs in cascade and in a programmable order. In addition, the microprocessor receives a signal from one output of a relay which is responsive to rate-change data transmitted over the power distribution network at 175 Hz. When the billing rate is at a high price level, the microprocessor disconnects one or a number of outputs at the same time and as a function of a program established beforehand by the user.

Abstract: A cable support for an electric power-line pole comprises a body of insulating material having a core delimited externally by a substantially rigid shell to which are attached individual cable support brackets. The core is covered with an insulating membrane with interposition of packing material.

Abstract: A cable-retaining device attached by hooking to a support mounted on a pole comprises a suspension body and a guiding member rotatably mounted within the body and associated with a suspension hook. A passageway formed in the guiding member is located in the line of extension of two outer passageways formed in the suspension body in a cable-displacement position and is angularly displaced with respect to the body passageways in a cable-retaining position.

Abstract: The connection system comprises a support consisting of a flanged sole-plate which is secured to a pole by means of straps and carries a longitudinal guide rib on which are slidably fitted separate and detachable retaining members in stacked relation respectively for threading and terminating electric cables.