Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing locks for doors of a plurality of models of motor vehicles, each lock comprising a latch (1) which is rotatable about an axis (A) and which is associated with a pawl (2) rotatable about an axis (B), and also a mechanical and/or electrical transmission arrangement for carrying out an identical list of commands, the positioning of the fastening points (3, 4, 5) of these locks being identical, and the relative positioning of their “S point” (S1, S2) being different. According to the invention, said mechanical and/or electrical transmission arrangement of each of the locks is identical and only the assembly consisting of the latch and the associated pawl is different for each model of vehicles, in order to achieve said positioning of the “S point”.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit for controlling a number of DC motors (M1, M2) capable of being controlled independently of one another, comprising, for each motor (M1, M2), an H-bridge (1A, 1B) made up of a first branch (3) and of a second branch (5), which bridge is intended for the control of the associated motor. According to the invention, the said second branches (5) of the H-bridges (1A, 1B) are produced in the form of two switches (7, 9) forming a branch common to all the H-bridges and rated to accept a current equivalent to the sum of the drive currents so that the said motors (M1, M2) can be controlled simultaneously and independently by applying associated control signals to the first branches (3).

Abstract: The invention describes a method for the operation of a driving assistance system when parking a vehicle (01) in a lateral parking space (02) along a carriageway, in which below a particular activation speed and during the search for a parking space, possible parking spaces (02) are measured and an information item indicating that a suitable parking space (02) has been found is output to the driver for a parking space (02) of sufficient length for the vehicle (01), wherein the rear area (03) of the vehicle (01) is monitored when the activation speed is undershot during the search for a parking space, and the driver of the vehicle (01) is warned of a potential shunt accident as a result of a sudden braking maneuver when there is a following vehicle (05) in the rear area (03). In addition, it describes a driving assistance apparatus for carrying out the method and a computer program product which prompts a microprocessor having associated memory means to carry out the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for detecting rotation angles on a rotating component, having transducers and sensors, detecting a physical variable as digitally processable signals as a function of the rotation angle change of the rotating component. The rotating component has at least one satellite of a smaller circumference that is coupled at the circumference thereof and rotates by means of the rotation thereof, preferably having an angle sensor, which drives a likewise rotating hypocycloidal disc or hypocycloidal gear wheel via an axially coupled hypocycloidal gearbox, the circumferential speed of which can be geared down by the hypocycloidal gearbox such that a speed of the rotating component and the absolute wheel angle across multiple revolutions of the steering axle can be determined using a revolution sensor system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, in particular for an air conditioning, ventilation and/or heating device of a motor vehicle, said heat exchanger comprising a plurality of stacked modules (100) which define two series of distinct channels for circulation of first and second heat transfer fluids and are connected to inlet and outlet ducts (101, 102, 104, 105) for both heat transfer fluids.

Abstract: Noise occurring in an upright air-conditioning unit is greatly reduced. An upright air-conditioning unit 1 is disposed under a steering member support part 23, a vent opening 15 and a vent outlet port 20 are made to communicate with each other via a vent duct 25, a defrost opening 16 and a defrost outlet port 21 are made to communicate with each other via a defrost duct 26. The vent opening 15 assumes a position further frontward than the steering member support part 23 along the frontward/rearward direction relative to the vehicle body whereas the defrost opening 16 assumes a position further rearward than the steering member support part 23 along the frontward/rearward direction relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a package of a volatile substance, which comprises a bag having a volatile substance with an antibacterial action enclosed therein, and a case having the bag enclosed therein, wherein the case is allowed to have a size and shape complying with the amount of a volatile substance having permeated the bag so that the shape of the case can be adapted to the volumes and shapes of various air conditioners, while the volatile substance can be volatilized at a predetermined rate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for releasably connecting a wiper blade to a drivable wiper arm. In one embodiment, the invention is characterized in that the coupling section has a tongue-like insertion section, in that the connecting element has a seat for the insertion section, and in that the coupling section and the connecting element have securing sections for providing a mutual permanent connection.

Abstract: A device for cooling batteries, particularly of an electric and/or hybrid vehicle, includes a pair of compartments (1, 12) in communication with one another, including a first compartment (1) housing the batteries distributed among adjacent columns and a second compartment (12) housing at least a blower (14). One of these compartments (1, 12) has an air intake aperture (5) while the other compartment (1, 2) has a discharge aperture (5) for discharging the admitted air to the outside. The first compartment (1) modifies the dynamics of the air passing through it, starting from an axial circulation of air along the columns of batteries.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is a treatment device fitting in a filter, particularly a particle filter (1) or a combined filter of a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation for a vehicle cabin, to prevent the development of microorganisms on the surfaces of such an installation. This device is composed mainly of a permeable container (6) for a volatile treatment agent, and comprises means for attachment of the container (6) to the filter (1) between the folds of the filter structure (3) making up the filter, so that the container (6) can be installed on any filter (1) in an existing installation to prevent the development of microorganisms on the surfaces of such an installation.

Abstract: A method and system for measuring electric current in a plurality (n) of conductors. According to the invention, the method comprises the following steps: an electric current transducer is place substantially opposite to each conductor (I, i=1, . . . , n); a decorrelation matrix ([G]), which is a function of the position of the transducers in relation to the conductors, is constructed; the current (Imesi) in each conductor (i) is measured with the aid of electric current transducers and real currents (Iréeli) are deduced with the aid of the decorrelation matrix ([G]) and the measured currents (Imesi).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for transmitting electric current, in particular for a steering wheel heater of a motor vehicle, between a stationary housing part and a rotor which can rotate with respect to the housing part, comprising a flat ribbon cable and end plug connectors which are provided in the region of the free ends of the flat ribbon cable. The invention is characterized in that the flat ribbon cable has a central plug connector which is placed between the end plug connectors and is intended to be arranged on the rotor side or housing side, from which central plug connector at least one line runs to one end plug connector and one line to the other end plug connector, wherein the two end plug connectors are intended to be arranged on the housing side or rotor side. The invention also relates to a steering column/steering wheel transmission unit with a connection apparatus of this type.

Abstract: A key-operated lock device having a lock, a key operable to actuate said lock, an electronic system commanded by said key, an electric power supply communicating electric power necessary to operate said electronic system, and a detection system for detecting the presence or absence of said key. The detection device is operable to command the connection with the electric power supply of said electronic system only if the key is present in, or close to, the lock.

Abstract: A radar electronics module includes a support structure having a first surface having a plurality of recesses with a transmitter circuit board and a receiver circuit board disposed thereon. The transmitter and receiver circuit boards are disposed over the first surface of the supports structure such that transmitter and receive circuits are disposed in cavities on the support structure. The radar electronics module further includes a digital/power supply circuit printed wiring board (PWB) disposed on a second surface of the support structure and a connector disposed on the support structure. The connector is disposed in such a way that it provides electrical connections for at least one of power signals, analog signals or digital signals between at least two of the digital/power supply PWB, the transmitter circuit board and the receiver circuit board.

Abstract: A method for driving a power bridge (1) which is used for controlling a multiphase electric load (3), connectable to said electric load (3) via several arms and drivable by switching functions which determine free wheel controlling vectors and are active for controlling the load. The inventive method consists in selecting a first switching function production method which produces a reduced number of combinations of switching functions corresponding to the free wheel control vectors or a second switching function production method which produces combinations of switching functions corresponding only to the active control vectors, wherein said method are defined according to a given reference voltage vector and in applying said selected for producing a sequence of control vectors from the produced combinations of switching functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper for vehicle windows that comprises structural members comprising at least a longitudinal substrate (10); a stiffening rod (20) arranged as an extension of said substrate (10); a wiping blade (30) attached to said substrate (10); an accessory (40) including at least one tube (42a, 42b) for spraying a washing liquid, said accessory (40) being assembled on said substrate (10). According to the invention, the wiper further includes means (60a, 60b) for heating the washing liquid, said heating means being included in the tubes (42a, 42b) of the accessory (40).

Abstract: A system and method for defining a window to search a region of interest for processing a road image, the search window having a longitudinal orientation directed according to the height of the image and being laterally delimited by two edges. The shape of the search window is adapted to the road configuration by defining at least one non-vertical portion on one of the edges. A preferred application is the processing of road images for determining visibility distances in foggy weather.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a region of interest in an image, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a plurality of lines Li i=1, . . . , n formed by pixels is defined in the image; in each line Li, a plurality of segments Sj j=1, . . . , m constituted by pixels is defined; a luminance level NVG(Sj) is calculated for each segment Sj based on the luminance of the pixels constituting this segment Sj; depending on this luminance level NVG(Sj) the segment Sj is selected or excluded from the region of interest; and the region of interest is obtained by amalgamating all the segments selected for each line.

Abstract: A power interconnection piece for a rotary electrical machine, wherein the power interconnection piece comprises at least one power track provided with electrical power terminals intended to cooperate with a power track of at least one electronic module so as to distribute electrical power to the electronic module, the electronic module being integrated on the rotary electrical machine and wherein the power interconnection piece comprises a base plate made from insulating material that at least partially overmolds the power track.