Abstract: This drum-brake device is equipped with an automatic clearance adjustment device comprising a click (12) actuating a toothed wheel (11) whose rotation gives rise to the lengthening of a spacer (9) disposed between two brake segments (1) and (2). The click is controlled by a linkage (16, 17, 18) sensitive to any relative motion of the shoes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comrising a bulkhead (10) separating an engine compartment from a passenger compartment of a vehicle and a pneumatic booster (12) assisting the braking of the vehicle and comprising essentially a tube into which an operating rod (16) actuated by a brake pedal situated in the passenger compartment penetrates and a closed casing defining the pneumatic chambers of the booster disposed in the engine compartment. According to the invention the tube (14) is fastened to a collar (18) which has a diameter substantially smaller than that of the opening; the collar (18) is shaped in such a way as to have, at least in part, an end wall (20) parallel to the bulkhead; the collar (18) has a peripheral groove housing a ring (22); the ring (22) has, at least in part, an elastic edge (24) projecting outwards.

Abstract: A shield, such as an upstanding cylindrical partition, is mounted adjacent to an air source, such as an air distribution plate/screen of a Wurster system processor, whereby the open upper end of the partition is generally horizontally registered with and disposed about the upper extremity of an associated spray nozzle. The open lower end of the inner cylindrical partition is generally sealed relative to the air distribution plate/screen and operative to receive air upwardly therethrough for subsequent passing through the inner partition about the spray nozzle. The upper end of the inner tubular partition shields the initial spray pattern discharged from the spray nozzle and prevents the premature entrance of particles moving into the spray nozzle area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle pneumatic brake booster, comprising a casing (10) inside which a piston (20) formed from a rear tubular part (22) supporting a skirt (14) defines, with the aid of an unrolling membrane (12), a front chamber (16), permanently connected to a vacuum source and a back chamber (18) alternately connected to the front chamber (16) or to the atmosphere via a valve (40) actuated by a control rod (34) capable of bearing, by a plunger (32), on one of the faces of a reaction disk (58) securely fastened to a thrust rod (56), the valve comprising a valve element interacting via an active part (40) with a first valve seat (32a) formed on the plunger (32) and a second valve seat (20a) formed on the piston (20), the valve element (40) normally being stressed forward by an elastic element (44).

Abstract: A reinforcement assemblage formed at least in part of continuous monofilaments of liquid crystal organic polymer or polymers, characterized by the following features:(a) the diameter D.sub.m of the monofilaments is at least equal to 40 .mu.m and less than 400 .mu.m;(b) the tenacity T.sub.a of the assemblage is greater than 80 cN/tex;(c) the secant tensile modulus M.sub.a of the assemblage is greater than 2000 cN/tex;(d) at least one of the monofilaments is practically wound helically around an axis, the acute angle .gamma. which each monofilament makes with this axis, which is assumed rectilinear, being less than 30.degree.;(e) the twist of each monofilament on itself is less than 10 turns per meter of assemblage.Articles reinforced by these assemblages, in particular automobile tires.

Abstract: The weight, space and convenience advantages of a run-flat tire can be substantial. This is especially true for the urban-economy car or family type vehicles which have limited space available for a spare tire and inadequate space for the removed flat tire. These vehicles also have higher comfort requirements that must be addressed. The mini-spare solution to the flat tire problem has very limited performance capabilities. Other solutions include major modifications in the rim and/or the tire, which are not cost effective or compatible with a conversion to standard tires on the same rims.The run-flat tire of this invention includes thickened sidewall portions, a belt package with a cap ply, lower sidewall rubber support portions, a specially designed bead seat area with a rim seat ply and three carcass layers. The classical problems of inflated vs. deflated performance tradeoffs in ride comfort, handling, radial stiffness and endurance of the tire are substantially improved.

Abstract: The single transformer generally used in a duplex coupler for coupling local telecommunication equipment, such as a modem, to a telephone line may be replaced by a number of transformers or other suitable forms of DC isolation device which then enables each transformer and its associated circuit network to be specifically tailored to optimize the operation of the coupler system. The transmit output path 3 is connected to a transformer 2 having a center-tapped secondary winding 11 which is connected across the communication line 4. A second transformer 5 has its primary winding connected between the center-tap and the line 4, and its secondary winding coupled to the receive input 6. By optimizing each transformer the intermodulation products and other unwanted products are reduced. The coupler system may be miniaturized and the line matching components incorporated in or selected by a specific line cord designed to match the network characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic brake-booster comprising a casing (10) inside which is a piston formed of a back tubular part (22) supporting a skirt (14) and which, with the aid of an unrolling membrane (12), defines a front chamber (16) connected permanently to a source of partial vacuum and a back chamber (18) connected selectively to the front chamber (16) or to the atmosphere via a valve (40) actuated by a control rod (34) capable of bearing, through the intermediary of the front face of a plunger (32), on a first face of a reaction disk (58) securely attached through a second face to a thrust rod (56). According to the invention, the piston (20) bears against the reaction disk (58) through a resilient annular front face (68, 68').

Abstract: An asymmetrical tread for a tire has a midcircumferential plane and an inner side and an outer side when mounted on a vehicle wheel. The longitudinally extending ribs in a central segment have substantially equal surface contact areas and their contact surface ratios sequentially decrease when taken from the outer side to the inner side of the tread. Two lateral ribs have equal surface contact areas with the first lateral rib at the innermost lateral segment having a contact surface ratio less than the second lateral rib at the outermost later segment of the tread. The tread rubber volume is equal on the two sides of the midcircumferential plane of the tread. The improvements in performance compared to other asymmetrical tire treads is realized in maintaining good straight ahead driving features for the tread of this invention. Improvements in tire performance for vehicle turn maneuvers and for unsymmetrical vehicle wheel camber are realized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a module for filtering, separating, purifying gases or liquids, or for catalytic conversion, including:a substantially cylindrical housing (13),at least one rigid element (4) of which at least one end (5) is substantially cylindrical and whose axis is parallel to that of the housing (13),at least one elastically deformable metal part in the form of a ring (6), fixed firstly to the housing (13) and connected secondly to the end (5) of the element (4), characterized in that the joint between the ring (6) and the end (5) of the element (4) is a hoop fitting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure regulation device for a hydraulic system comprising at least one generator (30) of fluid under pressure, a brake actuator (28) and a reservoir (32) of fluid under low pressure, and including an electrovalve controlled by a computer, the electrovalve being connected via a duct (29) to the generator (30) of fluid under pressure and via a duct (31) to the brake actuator (28), and comprising in a casing (8) an electrical coil (10) and a sliding magnetic core (12) controlling a slide valve (16) sliding in a bore provided in a body (18), the slide valve (16) determining two chambers (22, 40) arranged on either side of the slide valve (16) and being formed with a valve (48) with ball (50) co-operating with a seating (52) formed on the casing (8), the slide valve (16) being formed with a groove (34) delimited by two bearing surfaces (36, 38).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous conversion of one hydroxylamine salt to another hydroxylamine salt, said process involving a countercurrent liquid-liquid extraction followed by a countercurrent liquid-liquid re-extraction. Characteristically, the extractant is used in the extraction step in the salified form and in the acid form.

Abstract: The device embodying the invention uses a phase shifter controlled by a dual-effect hydraulic acting element comprising a phase shifting chamber connected to the distributor output via a circuit comprising a nonreturn valve and a hydraulic accumulator whose load pressure can be limited by means of a limiter and a rephasing chamber whose pressure is controlled by a pressure regulator so that a predetermined phase shift corresponds with each regulator control value. The invention applies notably to the driving into the ground of objects such as stakes or sheet piles.

Abstract: Membrane apparatus for performing filtration, separation or a catalytic reaction, the apparatus including a macroporous block provided with parallel longitudinal through channels, the surface of each channel being covered with a respective membrane having finer pores than those of the block. According to the invention, the pores in both ends of said block are filled with a dense material (3) formed by a monometallic or polymetallic organic-inorganic polycondensate which has been subjected to heat treatment, this type of condensate being known under the name of ORMOSIL (organically modified silicate) or ORMOCER (organically modified ceramic).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure regulation device for a hydraulic system comprising at least one generator (30) of fluid under pressure, a hydraulic actuator (28) and a reservoir (32) of fluid under low pressure, and including an electrovalve controlled by a computer and comprising in a casing (9) an electrical coil (10) and a sliding magnetic core (12) controlling a slide valve (16) sliding in a bore provided in a body (18), the slide valve (16) determining two chambers (22, 36) arranged on either side of the slide valve (16) in the bore, the slide valve comprising a hydraulic chamber (40) communicating with the hydraulic actuator (28) and determining a reaction force adding itself to the force produced by the coil (10), against a prestressed resilient means (20). The hydraulic chamber (40) is delimited by a bore (41) made in the slide valve (16), an end part (43a) of a sleeve (43), a rod (42) and a cup (60) for leaktightness between the rod (42) and the bore (41) of the slide valve (16).

Abstract: Tensioning device suitable for providing an adjustable and balanced tension to the power-supply and multiplexing cable (1) and to the coaxial video transmission cable (2), these being connected up to a camera turret supported by a carriage (C) for to-and-fro translation in a video surveillance tunnel, each of these two cables (1, 2) being anchored in a fixed manner to the carriage (C), as well as to its point (P1, P2) of penetration into the tunnel, coming from outside the latter, and being rigged up over the pulley of a respective tensioning pulley block (M1, M2) before being anchored to the corresponding bracket (S1, S2) of the carriage (C), these two pulley blocks (M1, M2) being connected by a flexible cablet (3) passing over return pulleys (4, 5, 7) and a roller (6) of a tensioning device.

Abstract: A two phase method for deinking printed waste paper having a mixture of printing inks is shown. The first phase is carried out in a neutral or slightly acid medium and the second phase in an alkaline medium. The first phase has disintegration, ink removal, and thickening steps. The second phase includes mixing and treating the thickened output from phase one with alkaline reagents, removal of any residual ink, and a second thickening. A third treatment of the removed ink and recycling of the media is also indicated.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic polycondensate characterized by the fact that it satisfies the following formula:C.sub.v H.sub.w O.sub.x Si.sub.y Me.sub.zwhere:v=4 to 48w=5 to 52x=5 to 48y=2 to 16z=1the ratio v/(y+z) being less than 7;C.sub.v H.sub.w being a carbon-containing chain carried by silicon; andMe being a metal or a mixture of metals chosen from groups IVA, VA, VIA, IIIB, and IVB of the periodic table of elements.