Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic circuit element (20) for heat exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid, which defines a path for the first fluid and comprises at least one tube (22) having two ends and at least one tip (24) at one of said ends of the tube (22), said tip having at least one communicating passage (28b) that defines the path of the first fluid. The invention also relates to a heat exchanger obtained by stacking circuit elements (20). Such a heat exchanger can be used in particular in motor vehicles.

Abstract: An improved heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The heat exchanger typically includes at least one end tank; and a plurality of spaced apart extruded metal tubes with fins between the spaced tubes. The heat exchanger may be single or multi-fluid. In preferred embodiments, the heat exchanger is arranged to have tubes or tube arrangements the improve heat transfer efficiency.

Abstract: Ballast comprising input terminals receiving a DC voltage coming from a supply source on the vehicle, a chopping supply circuit functioning at a predetermined chopping frequency in order to supply as an output a voltage supplying the discharge lamp, and a filtering device disposed at the input and intended to reduce radio interference produced by the chopping supply circuit. The chopping supply circuit comprises at least one first filtering capacitor connected between the input terminals and a filtering choke connected in series between one of the input terminals and the chopping supply circuit. In accordance with the invention, the ballast comprises a filtering device which also comprises at least one second filtering capacitor in series with an additional choke. This second capacitor forms with the additional choke a resonance circuit situated between the input terminals and tuned to the chopping frequency.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of determining the ability of a vehicle to pass through a restricted gap in the roadway, including the steps of: detecting a restricted gap in the roadway, defining an image of the vehicle, and comparing the vehicle image with the restricted gap.

Abstract: A method for generating a radar detection threshold includes computing a first plurality of percentile values associated with frequency domain values of frequency domain signals. The first plurality of percentile values is used to generate detection threshold values. Apparatus for generating a radar detection threshold includes a first percentile processor adapted to compute a first plurality of percentile values associated with frequency domain values of frequency domain signals. A threshold processor is adapted to use the plurality of percentile values to generate detection threshold values.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve comprising a body (1) defining a duct (2), a filter member (16) defining filter passages and extending inside the duct, and a valve member (6) mounted to move in the body between a closed position in which it closes the duct, and an open position in which it leaves the duct disengaged, the filter member comprising two filter portions (17, 18) having complementary profiles and secured respectively to the body and to a support element (7) fastened inside the body in such a manner that the filter passages are defined between the facing portions of the complementary profiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door handle which is intended, in particular, for a motor vehicle. The inventive handle comprises a lever (105) which can rotate around a first axis (107) in a frame (101) that is intended to be fixed to the door (102) and which is mechanically connected to a mobile fitting that can be intercepted by a locking element which is articulated to the frame (101) or a body which is solidly connected to the frame, such as to pivot around a third axis (117) from a rest position to an active position. In this way, if pivoted violently, the locking member (116) strikes the aforementioned mobile fitting and prevents same from moving. According, to the invention, the handle also comprises a piece (200) for blocking the locking element in the active position thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steering column module for a vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle. The steering column comprises a base housing, at least one switch unit which is arranged in or on the base housing and comprises a mechanism which is coupled to an actuating element, at least one printed circuit board arranged in or on the base housing, and at least one switch which can be displaced on the printed circuit board, the switch being coupled in a displaceable manner to the mechanism of the switch unit. The printed circuit board and the switch are associated with a common pre-mounted unit which is constructed in such a manner that the switch is movingly coupled to the mechanism of the switch unit during mounting of the switch unit to said pre-mounted unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling element (30) for coupling a windshield wiper blade unit (14), which coupling element defines an upwardly open hollow housing (36) into which a connector (16) is disassemblably received, and comprises two vertical longitudinal side flanges (32) that are interconnected via a transverse rod (34) forming a transverse hinge axis (A), a horizontal bottom wall (50), and two vertical transverse webs, namely a front transverse web (46) and a rear transverse web (48), which webs interconnect respectively the associated front ends and the associated rear ends of the side flanges (32); the side flanges (32), the transverse webs (46, 48), and the bottom wall (50) defining said upwardly open hollow housing (36) of the coupling element (30); said coupling element being characterized in that it is provided with at least one channel (54, 56) putting the bottom of the hollow housing (36) into communication with the outside, enabling any liquid present on the top surface (50s) of the botto

Abstract: A coaxial connection having a device and a first manifold (12) comprising a protrusion (18) able to be received in a neck (22) on a second manifold (14). The device is produced in the form of an open collar (10) produced from an elastically deformable material and having a bottom (36) extended by two arms (38) having respective ends which define the opening of the collar. The collar is provided with retaining stops (44, 46, 48) and at least one locking member (60) arranged so as to cooperate with an engagement region (34) of at least one of the manifolds in order to prevent any accidental extraction of the open collar once fitted. Application in particular to heat exchangers for motor vehicles.

Abstract: A heat exchange system and method for use with a combo-cooler heat exchanger as shown. In one embodiment, a combination of a heat exchanger module with a combo-cooler heat exchanger and a fan shroud is disclosed wherein the fan shroud covers approximately one-hundred percent of the condenser of the combo-cooler heat exchanger and leaves portions of the fluid coolers of the combo-cooler open to ram airflow.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disengageable arrangement for connecting a windscreen-wiper arm to a drive shaft driven in rotation about its longitudinal axis (5), comprising a device solidly attached to the arm and providing the connection of the arm (3, 4) and the drive shaft in the normal operating position of the windscreen wiper, this device being deformable under the effect of a torque applied to the arm tending to cause it to pivot about the rotational axis (5) of said drive shaft, when this drive shaft is immobile, and capable of being placed back in the normal operating position by locked relative positioning of the arm and the drive shaft. According to the invention, said locked relative positioning of the arm (1, 3) and the drive shaft is unique.

Abstract: The invention provides a blade (10) comprising a central rigidifying element (20), a wiping strip (14) and an element (16) forming an aerodynamic deflector that has a contour (AE-FM-MA) with an overall triangular shape comprising a front side (AE) that delimits the side of the aerodynamic deflector (16) that faces the wind, characterised in that the ratio (H/L) of the total height (H) of the windscreen wiper blade (10) to the overall transversal width (L) of the windscreen wiper blade (10), is comprised between 1.5 and 2.

Abstract: A method for filtering an object by a vehicular sensor system, including emitting a first signal, detecting a first echo, the first echo including at least a portion of the first signal reflected by the object, filtering a first time value of the first echo, emitting a second signal, detecting a second echo, the second echo including at least a portion of the second signal reflected by the object, and filtering a second time value of the second echo.

Abstract: The heat exchange module, intended for a motor vehicle with internal combustion engine fitted with a high temperature cooling system and a low temperature cooling system, comprises at least one row of heat exchange tubes (102) connected to at least one inlet manifold (58, 64, 66) and to at least one outlet manifold (60, 62, 68), these tubes forming a heat exchange surface. It comprises surface distribution means (110, 42, 44) that are used to divide the heat exchange surface into a high temperature heat exchange section and a low temperature heat exchange section. The module preferably comprises a high temperature fixed section (52), a low temperature fixed section (54) and an intermediate section that can be allocated wholly or partly to the sections (52 and 54).

Abstract: A lighting or signalling device for a motor vehicle which is capable of emitting a linear beam in the direction of an optical axis and which comprises a point light source that emits light rays radially around a source; a light ray guiding plate; wherein the light guiding plate is shaped so that the light rays generally propagate in incident propagation planes normal to the plate between the light source and the reflection edge and in reflected propagation planes normal to the plate between the reflection edge and the output edge.

Abstract: [Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to satisfy the following: (1) it prevents the adsorption of antibacterial agent to the filter during storage, (2) for this reason, makes the container and the filter separable and furthermore makes it easy to fix the container, and (3) makes it possible to change the filter and the antibacterial agent respectively separately with simple operations. [Resolving Means] The fixing mechanism of the container in which an antibacterial agent has been sealed according to the present invention is a fixing mechanism for a container in which an antibacterial agent is sealed in a vehicle air conditioning device. And, fixing means 53 are provided for removably fixing the container 31 to the lid 51 which opens and closes the inlet/outlet port 50 of the filter unit 30.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling the angular position [STP_POS] of a stopless rotatably movable member [1] of a stepper motor, the said movable member [1] being designed to interact with at least one fixed member [2] whose state is capable of being modified during the rotation of the movable member [1] according to parameters [CAM_POS] previously defined according to the angular position [STP_POS] of the movable member [1]. The method comprises a step of testing the correspondence [18] of the state of the fixed member [2] with the parameters [CAM_POS] of the predefined modifications, in a mode in which the position of the motor [STP_POS] is considered to be defined.

Abstract: A compressor used in a refrigerating cycle is provided as a miniaturized and lightweight unit at low production cost by selecting an optimal material to constitute components or by forming the housing in a specific shape so as to allow the components to have smaller wall thicknesses while assuring sufficient strength. A tough material achieving a tensile strength greater than 800 N/mm2 is used when forming at least one of the components constituting the housing and the internal mechanisms. In addition, over the area of the housing where the bottom surface and the inner circumferential surface connect with each other, the bottom surface forms an R-shaped portion and the inner circumferential surface forms a sloping portion or an R-shaped portion.