Abstract: A method and a device for the production of curved spring strip sections. A spring strip runs through a bending unit formed from three separate support points and a reverse bending unit, arranged in series, and formed from a fourth support point. Bent and reverse-bent spring strip sections are separated off from the spring strip in a separator unit. In order to achieve a compact construction for the device, the third support point of the bending unit and the fourth support point of the reverse bending unit are adjustable in position relative to the spring strip, by a controller with pre-set programs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control valve, a nozzle arrangement and a washing device for vehicle windscreens, the valve having at least two outlets that are coupled or couplable with the nozzle opening or openings, the valve having an inlet that is coupled or couplable with a feed pump for the cleaning fluid, and with provision for a valve body influencing the path of the cleaning fluid from the inlet to the outlets. The invention is characterised in that the valve body is more controllable by the pressure of the cleaning fluid in at least two valve positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front panel of a motor vehicle comprising a bumper beam and at least one heat exchanger. This heat exchanger (5) is located below the bumper beam (3) with a substantially vertical orientation and comprises, in a horizontal plane, an upper face having a shape similar to the shape of the bumper beam (3) such that the upper face is covered by the bumper beam (3).

Abstract: A lamp unit has a reflector (10) having a reflector surface (12) with an inverted U-shaped aperture (14) formed therein and extending through said reflector to an opposite surface (16). The inverted U-shaped aperture thereby has a bight (18) uppermost with a pair of channels (20, 22) depending therefrom. A light-shield (24) comprises a cup-shaped member (26) having an arm (28) projecting therefrom. The arm (28) has a distal end (30) formed to provide a pair of nibs (32, 34) for engaging and penetrating the channels (20, 22) of the inverted U-shaped aperture (14). The nibs (32, 34) have their ends (36, 38) deformed to fix the position of the light-shield (24) relative to the reflector (10).

Abstract: The invention concerns a connector (36) for linking one end of a wiper arm (32a, 32b, 32c) to a first transverse hinge pin (54) belonging to a structural element (38) of a wiper blade (30), the connector (36), comprising: a first housing (70) wherein the first transverse hinge pin (54) can be inserted; a second housing (84) for receiving a second transverse hinge pin (62), belonging to a second category of arm (32b), said second housing (84) being partly delimited by a first elastically deformable lower tab (86) which extends globally longitudinally, whereof one first longitudinal end (86a) is fixed to the connector and is adapted to be retractable to enable the second pin (62) to be inserted, and to transversely lock the second pin (62) in mounted position in the second housing (84).

Abstract: A module, particularly on motorized or automotive vehicles, comprising parts such as a housing and/or shrouds or the like and fluid reservoirs containing fluids, such as heat exchange fluids and the like, is provided. Advantageously, the reservoir comprises one or more leak proof flow through holes or openings. The module has a first part or a carrier or shroud, that, when properly aligned or positioned relative to a second part or fluid reservoir, provides for a through flow of air from the front to the back of the first part and second part aligned combination.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a junction device between a conduit mounted on a floor for supplying air, in particular coming from a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation, and an aeration conduit mounted on the squab of a seat, mounted so as to move in rotation about an axis A1 fixed to the floor. The junction device comprises rigid members respectively allocated to the supply conduit and to the aeration conduit. These rigid members are mounted so as to move with respect to each other for putting the conduits in air communication with each other, at least in the folded-down position of use of the seat.

Abstract: The invention proposes an air conditioning installation furnished with an injection computer (42), with an air conditioning apparatus and with an electronic control device (401). The installation furthermore comprises measurement facilities making it possible to establish values relating to the temperature of the external air stream at the inlet of the condenser, to the pressure at the outlet of the compressor (123), and to the pressure at the inlet of the compressor (122). The electronic control device (401) implements the solving of a linear equation, relating the mass flow rate of the refrigerant to the values measured by the measurement facilities so as to calculate an estimate of a quantity relating to the refrigerant. On the basis of this quantity, the electronic device can estimate the power absorbed by the compressor (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support (10) for a motor, particularly a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning unit blower, the motor having an axis of revolution (xx?) and the support (10) comprising a more or less cylindrical hollow sleeve (20) intended to accept the motor, a fixing housing (30) intended to accept the hollow sleeve (20), and vibration-absorbing means (50), characterized in that said vibration-absorbing means (50) are overmolded onto the fixing housing (30).

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: The invention proposes a lighting headlamp for a motor vehicle, comprising a light source, a reflector of the elliptical type, a first focus of which is arranged in the vicinity of the source and a second focus of which is arranged in the vicinity of the focal plane of a convergent lens, and a movable mask which is mounted so as to pivot, with respect to a fixed mounting, about an overall transverse axis, and which is capable of occupying an angular occultation position, in which it is arranged substantially vertically in the vicinity of the focal plane of the lens so as to form a cutoff in the light beam produced by the headlamp, and a retracted angular position, a spring forcing the movable mask into its occultation position, wherein it also comprises at least one locking means acting between the mounting and the mask in order to hold the mask in its occultation position.

Abstract: The invention proposes an illumination module (10) producing an illumination beam with cutoff, comprising, arranged from back to front along a horizontal optical axis (A—A), an elliptical reflector (12) which delimits a volume of reflection and which has an elliptical surface of reflection (18, 20), at least one light source (14) which is arranged in the vicinity of a first focus (F1) of the reflector (12), and a convergent lens (16) whose focal plane is arranged in the vicinity of the second focus (F2) of the reflector (12), characterized in that the reflector (12) has a horizontal flat surface (22), the upper face (24) of which is reflective, which delimits vertically towards the bottom the volume of reflection, and in that the flat surface (22) of the reflector (12) has a cutoff edge (28) which is arranged in the vicinity of the second focus (F2) of the reflector (12). The invention also proposes a lamp comprising such an illumination module.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an illumination and/or indicating device for a vehicle comprising a mask constituting the perimeter of the side walls of at least two cavities intended to house at least one bulb in each of them. Said mask comprises at least two parts mechanically fixed to one another, preferably so as to be removable, at least one extending as a reflector or a portion of reflector.

Abstract: Temperature control system at the outlet from at least one distribution opening (10, 11) of a transit chamber (30) of a heating and air conditioning device. According to the invention, said system comprises a plurality of air ducts (20, 50) passing through the transit chamber (30) as far as the distribution opening (10, 11). Automobile vehicle ventilation, heating and air conditioning application.

Abstract: The invention concerns an air ventilation module for a cabin, in particular for an automobile. The module comprises a housing able to be installed in a chosen location in the cabin, the housing having an air inlet and at least one air outlet and accommodating an air propulsion member comprising at least one motor and a rotary element for moving the air, which is accommodated in an internal chamber of the housing. The module can also comprise a filter for also providing a filtration function. Application in particular to automobile equipment.

Abstract: A motor vehicle equipment module includes a lock formed of a bolt received in a housing designed to be mounted on a support part and a striker designed to be mounted on a mobile part along a globally axial direction relative to the support part between an open position and a closed position wherein the bolt cooperates with the striker. When the module is delivered to be installed on the vehicle, the striker and the bolt are linked together by an intermediate plate for temporarily indexing the position of the bolt relative to the position of the striker and to facilitate mounting and fixing of the module on the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for passenger vehicles, including light and heavy truck, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, particularly HVAC systems, using oxidants to reduce contaminants and increase passenger comfort levels in such vehicles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling sinusoidal currents in inductive loads during zero-crossing to reduce distortion. The apparatus and method utilizes first and second PWM signals during a single PWM cycle to apply opposite voltage signals to obtain a net desired voltage across the inductive load. The voltage applied to the load is compared with a threshold and, when the applied voltage is greater than the threshold, normal PWM signals are applied to the load, and when the applied voltage is less than the threshold, an adjusted voltage formed of first and second PWM signals is applied to the load.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the in situ orientation of the headlamps of a vehicle, from a camera that is mounted in the headlamp, as a function of the attitude of the vehicle. A camera is secured to a reflector of the headlamp so as to film the road extending in front of the vehicle. An image processing unit processes at least two successive images in order to detennine a measured horizon line of the road scene in front of the vehicle. A setpoint horizon line has been determined beforehand during initial adjustment of the headlamp. The real horizon line is then brought closer to the setpoint horizon line by modifying the orientation of the headlamp, until the distance between the measured line and the setpoint line tends towards zero.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a heat exchange core (1) including a plurality of tubes (2) flowing a medium for heat exchange and a pair of tanks (4) to which ends of said tubes are connected, each tube formed by shaping a plate member (200) not clad with a row laminated brazing material and having a sacrifice layer (210) on an outer surface thereof and a plurality of recessed portions (203) formed on an outer surface of said sacrifice layer and filled with a brazing material (R).