Abstract: A clutch actuator for a vehicle includes a lifting member having a first end connected to a power generator, a middle portion provided with a hinge point, and a second end formed with an inclined plane, the lifting member being linearly moved by receiving a power from the power generator; a guide member provided at one side of the second end of the lifting member to rotate the second end of the lifting member around the hinge point as the lifting member is linearly moved while the inclined planes are supported; and a lever provided at one side of the lifting member and having a first end thereof supported by a clutch housing and a second end rotating around the first end by being pressed by the lifting member according to the movement/rotation of the lifting member, to engage with or release a clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger for heat exchange between at least two fluids, in particular for a motor vehicle, including: a core (3) for heat exchange between said fluids, and a casing (5) for receiving said core and having at least one side opening. Said exchanger further includes a cover (7) for closing said at least one opening in the casing (5), which is tightly connected to said core (3) and said casing (5) in order to form a non-separable unit assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a driver assistance device (2) for a vehicle (1), which driver assistance device has a radar appliance (3, 4) for determining measured variable (?1, ?2, R1, R2) referenced to an object (10) that is external to the vehicle, wherein the radar appliance (3, 4) comprises: at least a first and a second reception antenna (14, 15), each for receiving signals (SE1, SE2); a first down-converter (17), which is coupled to the first reception antenna (14) via a first reception path (16), and a second down-converter (23), which is coupled to the second reception antenna (15) via a second reception path (21), for down-converting the received signals (SE1, SE2) into respective baseband signals (SB1, SB2); a control device (5) for determining the measured variable (?1, ?2, R1, R2) using the baseband signals (SB1, SB2); and test means (32) for producing a local check signal (SP) and for coupling the check signal (SP) into the first reception path (16) and into the second reception path (21), as a resu

Abstract: Wiper arm (1) with pantograph dynamic action, comprising a main rod (2a) and a secondary rod (2b), characterized in that of the said main rod (2a) and secondary rod (2b) each comprises a negative lift surface profile the cross section of which is delimited by an upper side (25a, 25b), a lower side (26a, 26b), and, in the direction of the air flow, an anterior edge (23a, 23b) referred to as the leading edge and a posterior edge (24a, 24b) referred to as the trailing edge opposite the leading edge (23a, 23b), and in that, in the position as mounted on a vehicle, the arm (1) is positioned with respect to the vehicle surface that is to be wiped in such a way that the said lower sides (26a, 26b) of the cross sections of the rods (2a, 2b) face towards the surface that is to be wiped, so as to press the arm (1) more firmly against the surface that is to be wiped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cam actuator (2) for actuating at least one valve (3) slidably mounted in a mounting (1), the device comprising a tappet (8) which is to be mounted on a free end of a stem (3a) of the valve and which is mobile relative to the mounting (1); and a resilient return means (9) for the tappet, which to urge the tappet (8) against the cam (2), characterised in that the device comprises an electromagnetic locking means including an electromagnetic actuator (22) having a coil (24), preferably outside the tappet (8), and at least one pin (12) subjected to the magnetic field of the actuator (22), such that supplying power to the coil (24) causes the selective movement of the pin (12) between a locked position, in which the tappet (8) is translatably linked to the valve (3), and an unlocked position, in which the tappet (8) freely slides on the stem (3a) of the valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to A device for transforming a rotation of a gear into a translation of a slide, the device including a supporting member provided with a fixed tubular wall translatably connected to the slide by a cam channel, the gear being rotatably mounted on the supporting member and rotatably connected to the slide which is suitable for pivoting about an axis. The gear comprises a ring rotatably mounted on the tubular wall of the supporting member.

Abstract: A rotor with poles in the form of claws, of a rotary electrical machine. This rotor comprises a plurality of interpolar magnetic assemblies. On a radial cross-sectional plane, a first total magnet surface of a section of the magnetic assembly is smaller than a second surface defined by the product of the radial height of a face (h) of the magnetic assembly (40) which faces towards the polar claw (44a), and the circumferential distance between the polar claws (44a, 44b) in the interpolar gap. The magnet has at least one recess which extends in an axial direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric switch for a rear door or tailgate of an automobile, including: an electric subassembly (6) comprising a microswitch (7), and a mechanical subassembly (8) comprising a means for activating said microswitch (7), characterised in that said electric (6) and mechanical (8) subassemblies comprise an assembly means which engages to attach said subassemblies (6, 8) to one another and said electric switch (1) also comprises a seal (15) moulded over a joining area between said mechanical (8) and electric (6) subassemblies. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an electric switch for a rear door or tailgate of an automobile such as previously described.

Abstract: Handle for vehicles, which comprises a lever (5) which is pivoted for rotating around a first axis (7) in a frame (1) and is mechanically connected to a rocker (11; 111) which rotates around a second axis (12) when the lever (5) rotates, wherein a counterweight (28; 128) is pivoted to the frame (1) and is mechanically connected to the lever (5) for balancing the lever (5) and rotating around a third axis (30) when the lever (5) rotates.

Abstract: A water separator reduces a water content of an air stream, which is used in an HVAC unit for a vehicle. The water separator includes a diverter wall and an adjacent wall spaced from the diverter wall to define an air passage. The diverter wall has a terminal end extending into the air passage for changing a direction of the air stream to reduce the water content of the air stream. A filter assembly is disposed through a receiving slot in the diverter wall and is within the air passage downstream of the terminal end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for converting a rotational movement into a translational movement, said device comprising: a first element (303) that is rotated around a stationary center of rotation (401) by a rotation means (301); a second element (307) that is translated along a translation axis (311) by rotating the first element (303); a cam (305) that is rigidly connected to the first element (303), said cam (305) having a cam channel (306) in which a roller (308) moves, wherein said roller is rigidly connected to the second element (307). Said device is characterized in that the cam channel (306) has an inner surface (402) for contact with the roller (308), said roller (308) being in contact (500) with the inner contact surface (402) when the first element (303) is rotated in a first rotational direction (404), said inner contact surface (402) defining a curve of the type developing from a circle.

Abstract: A valve has a first duct, a second duct into which the first duct opens, thereby defining an intersection that forms a seat at right angles to the first duct for a valve disk that slides in the second duct at right angles to the seat between a closed position and an open position, and an actuator for operating the valve disk between its two positions. For the open position, the actuator is controlled to bring the valve disk into close proximity to a wall of the second duct facing the seat.

Abstract: A contact point member comprises contact point pieces extending from both ends of a base portion and a gripping portion extending from the center of the base portion. The base portion is placed on an upper surface of a holding portion in a base member and is inserted between a main wall of a surrounding wall and stoppers on the holding portion for positioning. After a front end of the base portion is pressed and inserted under a presser portion provided in the main wall, when the gripping portion is pressed on the holding portion, an engagement piece formed in the rear end of the gripping portion is engaged to a corner hole formed in a projection of the holding portion, thus preventing the falling-down of the contact point member. The mounting operation of the contact point member is easily completed simply by pressing down the gripping portion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle part having at least one portion visible from the outside of the part, characterized in that the portion is at least partly covered with an electronic ink suitable for forming a pattern on the portion. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing such a part and a method for manufacturing a subassembly incorporating this part. Another embodiment relates to a set of parts, a marking assembly, an optical unit and a vehicle comprising such a part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unit (SYST) for communication by means of a predetermined protocol, said communication unit (SYST) including: a master device (EQ_MAI); and a slave device (EQU_ESC) capable of communicating with a vehicle according to a UHF or BF protocol, and capable of assuming a plurality of states, characterized in that the master device (EQ_MAI) is suitable for sending, to the slave device (EQU_ESC), alerts pertaining to the actuation of a state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refrigerant circuit (1) for thermally conditioning a vehicle passenger compartment, comprising a plurality of branches containing at least one exchanger, of which branch a first branch (11) is in series with a second branch (12) and a third branch (13), said second branch (12) being in parallel with said third branch (13), and a means (36) of placing the third branch (13) in communication with the second branch (12), said means being installed between a sector (37) of the third branch (13) which sector is situated downstream of an external exchanger (28) and a portion (38) of the second branch (12) which is situated upstream of a first control member (15).

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a multiplicity of stacked plates having a thickness of less than 0.3 mm, each of which is provided with a male dished member (8) which delimits a fluid distribution zone (6, 7) in the exchanger (1). At least a first plate (3) and a second plate (4) each comprise a peripheral edge (25) which is assembled in a fluid-tight manner in order to form a fluid circulation pipe. The exchanger also comprises at least one insert (5) which is provided with a female dished member (9), and the male dished member (8) of the plates (3, 4) is configured to be introduced into the female dished member (9) of the insert (5) in order to ensure fixing between two adjacent fluid circulation pipes or between a side plate (15, 16) and an adjacent fluid circulation pipe.

Abstract: This holder includes a conductor metal part designed to be warmed for assembly of the electrical component on the metal part. It also includes a part made of synthetic material, jointed with the metal part, guaranteeing cohesion of the holder. This part made out of synthetic material contains a mass with a low melting point and a mass with a high melting point, inserted between the mass with a low melting point and the metal part. More specifically, the mass with the high melting point is made in a material with a melting point greater than the melting point of the mass with a low melting point.

Abstract: A spacer arranged in an annular space between a rotor and a stator for supporting a roller reversing a winding direction of a flat cable is made of plastic having high lubricating properties. First guide portions on an annular plate portion are spaced by equal intervals from each other. The first guide portion includes an inner guide rib having a semicircle cross section projecting inward, an outer guide rib having a semicircle cross section projecting outward, and a tension wall connecting the inner guide rib and the outer guide rib. A second guide portion is provided between the first guide portions, and includes three parallel plate ribs extending from an inner peripheral side to an outer peripheral side of the annular plate portion, and circumferential connecting walls connecting the three parallel plate ribs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (10) comprising a heat exchange core (12) and a housing (14), inside which the heat exchange core (12) is housed. The housing (14) comprises a body having at least one open face, with the body defining a frame around the open face. The body is formed by at least two parts (30; 32; 34; 36), which are assembled together by brazing, with at least two of the parts being provided adjacent to one another comprising means (40) for creating a support surface for a manifold (48).