Abstract: A method having a step of heating a mass forming a braze. Before the heating step, the method includes steps of arranging the mass and the member on the support. In particular, it includes a step of positioning the mass on the support and a step of applying a first compressive force on the mass so as to compress said mass against the support, the intensity of the first force increasing up to a predetermined first value chosen so as to flatten the mass. Next, the method includes a step of positioning the member on the flattened mass and a step of applying a second compressive force to the member so as to compress said member against the flattened mass and the support, the intensity of the second force increasing up to a second predefined value, the second predefined value being lower than the first predefined value.

Abstract: The module for exchanging information by carrier-currents (22, 24) for controlling an electrical member (12, 14) includes first receiver means (34A, 36A) for receiving an information-conveying signal. The first receiver means (34A, 36A) may take on two states, respectively an activated state and a deactivated state. The module (22, 24) further includes second receiver means (34B, 36B) for receiving a wakeup signal for activating the first receiver means (34A, 36A) to switch from the deactivated state to the activated state.

Abstract: A method having a step of heating a mass forming a braze. Before the heating step, the method includes steps of arranging the mass and the member on the support. In particular, it includes a step of positioning the mass on the support and a step of applying a first compressive force on the mass so as to compress said mass against the support, the intensity of the first force increasing up to a predetermined first value chosen so as to flatten the mass. Next, the method includes a step of positioning the member on the flattened mass and a step of applying a second compressive force to the member so as to compress said member against the flattened mass and the support, the intensity of the second force increasing up to a second predefined value, the second predefined value being lower than the first predefined value.

Abstract: A device for identifying a motor vehicle comprising an identification unit carried by the user, a central onboard console (1) for verifying the user's identification data via an electromagnetic wave communication, through a resonant circuit having at least one tuning capacitor (13) and at least one coil transmitting/receiving (12) identification data; and at least one support module (10) comprising said transmission/reception coil and fitted at the vehicle door; said support module and said central console are spaced apart from each other and connected by electrical connection means; wherein the resonant circuit tuning capacitor is fitted in said support module (10) to limit parasitic radiation from the resonant circuit.

Abstract: Buckle of a seat belt for a motor vehicle comprising a male part and a female part characterised in that it comprises electric contacts carried by two tongues (30, 35), a first tongue (30) comprising a V-shaped section with two branches (31, 32), one of which constitutes an electric contact and a cambered end (34), the convex sections of these two sections facing opposite the second tongue (35) which has a V-shaped section with branches (36, 37), one of which constitutes an electric contact and is designed to bear against the electric contact of the first tongue (30), the cambered section (34) being designed to cooperate with a bar (10) to control the opening of the electric contacts moved by the introduction of the male part of the buckle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for detecting the presence of a user, in particular in relation to a motor vehicle door. The inventive system comprises: a handle (1) which is mounted on the door, and a presence sensing device comprising a control module, a sending electrode (7) and a reference electrode (6), each of said electrodes being connected to the control module and being disposed, at least in part, at the handle. The inventive system can be used to connect the aforementioned electrodes electromagnetically to one another in order to define a user presence detection zone. The detection of the user in said zone enables at least one given vehicle function to be controlled. According to the invention, the system also comprises means of creating at least one user presence non-detection zoned (10) through the local modification of the presence detection zone.

Abstract: The module for exchanging information by carrier-currents (22, 24) for controlling an electrical member (12, 14) includes first receiver means (34A, 36A) for receiving an information-conveying signal. The first receiver means (34A, 36A) may take on two states, respectively an activated state and a deactivated state. The module (22, 24) further includes second receiver means (34B, 36B) for receiving a wakeup signal for activating the first receiver means (34A, 36A) to switch from the deactivated state to the activated state.

Abstract: The welding method is for connecting together first and second metal elements (20, 16). The first element (20) forms a support or is for being fitted onto a support (12). During the method, a welding portion (20A) is formed in the first element (20), the welding portion having a connection end (22) connected to a support portion (20B) of the first element (20). A free end face (F) is formed in the welding portion (20A) of the first element (20) remote from the connection end (22). A high-energy beam (24) is directed onto the welding portion (20A) of the first element (20) in such a manner that the axis (X) of the beam (24) passes through the welding portion (20A) from the free end face (F) towards the connection end (22), thereby causing at least a portion of the mass of said first element (20) to melt, the molten mass coming into contact with the second element (16) by said mass collapsing.

Abstract: In a device for cooling an electrical component and to the production method thereof, the inventive device includes a metallic radiator-forming member which is thermally connected to a metallic mass of the component that forms a heat-dissipating mass. The radiator is thermally connected to the dissipating mass by at least one heat sink which is formed by an autogenous weld between one face of the dissipating mass, known as the dissipating face, and one face of the radiator, which are facing one another. The invention can be used to cool electronic components, for example, in power electronic modules.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for processing a motor vehicle detection signals. It consists in taking into account data concerning the surroundings to interpret the detection signals and deliver actuating signals. The invention also concerns a device for implementing said method and an opening panel handle (1) and a vehicle comprising such a device.

Abstract: A system for controlling locking/unlocking of at least one openable panel of a vehicle is provided. The system is especially designed to prevent unauthorized persons from intercepting and copying signals transmitted between the vehicle and a transmission/reception device held by the user.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for detecting the presence of a user to allow and/or prevent access inside a motor vehicle, the vehicle comprising at least a decorative element fixed to the body (2) proximate to an opening (O), the device comprising at least an electrode detecting (1) the presence of a user and a processing circuit (5) connected to the detecting electrode. The invention is characterised in that the decorative element (ED) has at least an electrically conductive part (12) coupled at least partly with the detecting electrode (1) so as to form an active detecting surface.

Abstract: A procedure for scanning identifying badges for automotive vehicle comprising an identification device designed for the remote interchange of data with the identifying badges. The badge scanning comprises the repeated transmission, by the identification device, of identification requests for the attention of the badges. This procedure comprises the steps of detection (24) of a triggering event out of a predetermined set of triggering events; execution (26) of a preliminary test following the detection of the triggering event; and execution (28, 30) of at least one scan, according to the result of the preliminary test.

Abstract: A recognition device is described that is used to control the unlocking of vehicle openings and/or to authorize the start-up of the vehicle. The device includes a first emitter which, on command, can send a first user identification signal over a carrier wave having a given first frequency (?1) to a receiver. The device also includes a second emitter which can emit at least one second user identification signal over a carrier wave having a second frequency (?2) which is different from the first frequency such that the second signal can act as an identifier signal in the shadow zones where the first signal is not recognized.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a door handle, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one presence sensor having at least one electrode for detecting the presence of a user at said handle, wherein it comprises conducting means having at least one proximal end directly or indirectly connected by capacitive coupling to said detection electrode and at least one distal end emerging in electrical insulation on the outer surface of the handle so as to create at least one new zone for detecting the presence of a user. The invention also relates to a hands-free access system for a motor vehicle comprising such a door handle.

Abstract: A method for identifying and authorizing unlocking or starting of a motor vehicle for a hands-free access system includes a central unit exchanging identification messages with identification units according to a communication procedure.

Abstract: This device for measuring a chopped current (ie) includes a pulse transformer (10). The transformer includes a primary circuit (12) in which the chopped current flows and a secondary circuit (14) in which there flows an output current (is) that is proportional to the chopped current, the secondary circuit of the transformer having two output terminals (16, 18) between which there is connected an output current measuring circuit (22). The measuring circuit further includes transformer demagnetizing means (20). The measuring circuit includes a switch (32) and means (33) for synchronizing said switch with the chopped current (ie) to enable the output current (is) to flow through the measuring circuit (22) whenever the chopped current is strictly positive and whenever it is strictly negative, and to prevent any flow of current through the measuring circuit when the chopped current is zero.

Abstract: The one-piece power module (12) comprises at least one cut-out metal trace (14), at least one electronic power component (16) electrically connected to the cut-out metal trace, and an electrically insulating material (30; 56) providing the power module with cohesion. The power module presents a cooling face (28) for putting directly into contact with cooling means external to the module. At least a portion of said cooling face (28) comprises the cut-out metal trace.

Abstract: Method for calibrating a motor vehicle hands-free access system comprising a control unit (UC) with an emitting antenna (AE) and an antenna controller (PA), consists in: 1. sending to the control unit (UC), from a measurement apparatus (AM) equipped with a receiving antenna (AR) connected to the control unit (UC) via a wire link (LF), a message to configure the control unit (UC) in calibration mode, 2. transmitting a signal via said emitting and receiving antennas (AE, AR) to said measurement apparatus (AM), 3. measuring characteristics of the received signal, comparing them with reference values and sending calibration data via the wire link (LF), 4. on receipt of the data, modifying the parameters of the antenna controller (PA). Using this method, it is possible to correct certain operating defects of the hands-free access systems through an operation at the end of the motor vehicle assembly line.

Abstract: The invention concerns a vehicle comprising a system enabling a user to control remotely an actuating mechanism (1) connected to an opening panel, in particular a boot opening panel (8). The control system comprises means, equipping the vehicle, for controlling at least an action of the actuating mechanism, according to the movement of an object, such as a hand, vertically in a delimited control zone adjacent to the opening panel. Said movement is determined from signals obtained from at least a movement sensor (7) placed on or proximate to the opening panel and whereof the radiation pattern if fixed to delimit the control zone.