Abstract: A pump (1) for pumping a working fluid includes an electric motor (3) for actuating the pump and a motor (3) having a stator (31) and a rotor (32) that interact for the actuation of the pump. The rotor (32) is rotatable about an axis of rotation (320). The pump includes an electronic unit (4) for controlling the electric motor (3), a conduit (5) for the delivery of the working fluid downstream of the pump, a line (6) for cooling the electric motor (3), and the electronic unit (4). The cooling line (6) is permanently open and drawing off some of the working fluid processed by the pump. The cooling line (6) includes a first conduit (61) which is developed from a delivery area (22) of the pump.

Abstract: A pressure balancing system for a pair of tandem master cylinders. Each tandem master cylinder includes a primary plunger, a secondary plunger, a primary chamber, a secondary chamber and a secondary preload sub-assembly, comprising a secondary preload pin and a secondary preload case. The pressure balancing system comprises a primary balancing system and a secondary balancing system. The primary balancing system includes a primary balancing duct establishing communication of a primary balancing channel with the master cylinder at a region occupied by the secondary plunger when the latter is in an initial rest position, and a primary balancing O-ring forming a primary balancing valve between the primary balancing duct and the primary chamber. The secondary balancing system comprises a secondary balancing duct formed within the secondary preload pin and a second end ending with at least one radial hole, and a secondary balancing O-ring fixed to the secondary preload case.

Abstract: A hydraulic device for controlling braking for farm tractors, earthmovers and like machines, comprises a master cylinder and brake booster. A piston of the brake booster defines first and second chambers which, under rest conditions, are in communication and, during braking, are cut off with the first chamber being put in communication with a discharge chamber of the master cylinder. The piston of the master cylinder is driven by a drive piston shaped to define with a plunger of the piston of the brake booster a hollow space through which the first chamber communicates with either the second chamber or the discharge chamber, depending on device operating conditions. In the plunger, a seat for a gasket-valve is arranged to cooperate with the drive piston, during braking, to prevent fluid leakage between the second and the first chamber as a consequence of the sliding of the drive piston caused by braking.

Abstract: A pre-filling device for a braking system. The pre-filling device includes a pre-filling channel, a pre-filling pressure being inside the channel when the braking system is in a rest and hydro-boost position, and a mechanical valve configured to be opened following a transition from the rest and hydro-boost position to a working position of the braking system; and a hydraulic valve cooperating with the mechanical valve setting the pre-filling pressure inside the channel. The hydraulic valve includes in a first area, facing the mechanical valve, a hole communicating with the channel, and in a second area, hydraulically isolated from the first area, a preloaded resilient element in a chamber held at atmospheric pressure. The hydraulic valve is configured to be connected or not to be connected, by a reciprocating movement inside the channel, to a hydro-booster device and to keep a predetermined pre-filling pressure upon varying of the hydro-boost pressure.

Abstract: A rotary positive displacement pump for fluids, in particular for the lubrication oil of a motor vehicle engine (60), has a displacement that can be regulated by means of the rotation of a stator ring (12) having an eccentric cavity (13) in which the rotor (15) of the pump (1) rotates. The stator ring (12) is configured as a multistage rotary piston for displacement regulation and is arranged to be directly driven by a fluid under pressure, in particular oil taken from a delivery side (19) of the pump or from a point of the lubrication circuit located downstream the oil filter (62). The invention also concerns a method of regulating the displacement of the pump (1) and a lubrication system for a motor vehicle engine in which the pump (1) is used.

Abstract: A vacuum generation system, in particular for applications to hybrid-drive motor vehicles, comprises a vacuum pump (10) arranged to be independently driven by either an internal combustion engine (1 1) or an electric motor (12) depending on the vacuum conditions in utilizing devices (15) and the operating conditions of the internal combustion engine. A pump for use in such a system and a method of vacuum generation by using the system are also provided.

Abstract: A hydraulic braking system for a farm tractor or the like comprises a first portion, including members (10, 19) for actuating/modulating the braking and operating with a first hydraulic fluid, and a second portion comprising braking members (F) and operating with a second hydraulic fluid incompatible with the first one. An interface device (20) is interposed between the two portions and is arranged to separate the two portions of the system (1) and to prevent fluid passages therebetween. A method of managing such a braking system (1) is also provided.

Abstract: A rotary positive displacement pump for fluids, in particular for the lubrication oil of a motor vehicle engine (60), has a displacement that can be regulated by the rotation of a stator ring (112) having an eccentric cavity (113) in which the rotor (15) of the pump (1) rotates. The stator ring (112) is located in an eccentric cavity (13) of an external ring (12), which is configured as a multistage rotary piston for displacement regulation and is arranged to be directly driven by a fluid under pressure, in particular oil taken from a delivery side (19) of the pump or from a point of the lubrication circuit located downstream of the oil filter (62). A method of regulating the displacement of the pump (1) and a lubrication system for the engine of a motor vehicle in which the pump (1) is used.

Abstract: A rotary vacuum pump, for instance a vane pump, has at least one circumferential groove (6) between facing side surfaces of the rotor (2) and of the rotor guide (3) for receiving a lubricating and sealing fluid. The circumferential groove (6) is a partial annular groove, which has an angular extension of less than 360° and has at least one interruption enabling creating a hydrodynamic fluid bearing in a region opposite a discharge region of the pump (1; 101; 121; 201), over the whole axial extension of the facing surfaces. A method of lubricating a rotary vacuum pump is also provided.

Abstract: A lubrication system (200) for a rotary vacuum pump (300) connectable to a thermal engine comprises a suction duct (50) connecting the pump (300) to a power brake (16), and a connecting duct (23) connecting the inside of the engine with the suction duct (50) in order to generate, through the connecting duct (23), a flow of an air-oil mixture sucked from the inside of the engine. A pump having a casing (40) which defines a pumping chamber (44) and a connecting duct (23) formed in the casing (40), and a lubrication method for such a pump are also provided.

Abstract: A rotary positive displacement pump for fluids for the lubrication oil of a motor vehicle engine, has a displacement that can be regulated by the translation of a stator ring surrounding the rotor of the pump with an eccentricity depending on the position taken by the same ring due to the translation. The translation is guided by guiding fins sliding in contact with a surface of a guiding chamber, communicating with the delivery side of the pump, thanks to the fluid under pressure introduced into the same chamber and acting on the fins. The contact zone is such that a homogeneous contact pressure distribution is ensured as the operating conditions of the pump and, consequently, the position of the stator ring, vary. A method is disclosed of regulating the displacement of the pump and a lubrication system for a motor vehicle engine, in which system the pump is used.

Abstract: A device for controlling braking in vehicles with two braking pedals (PS, PD), such as farm tractors, earthmovers and the like, comprises a body (30) in which there are formed: a pair of master cylinders (12S, 12D) with an associated brake booster (13S, 13D); a duct (18) for balancing braking of the rear wheels; seats (4, 5, 6) for a pair of balancing valves (14), a trailer brake valve (15) and a valve (16) for disabling braking of the front wheels; as well as passages (36, 46, 47, 62, 72) for transmitting a control pressure from the master cylinders to the valves and from the valves to outlets from the device (1) connected to the braking systems of the wheels of the vehicle and of a trailer, if any.

Abstract: A vacuum generation system, in particular for applications to hybrid-drive motor vehicles, comprises a vacuum pump arranged to be independently driven by either an internal combustion engine (11) or an electric motor (12) depending on the vacuum conditions in utilising devices (15) and the operating conditions of the internal combustion engine. A pump for use in such a system and a method of vacuum generation by using the system are also provided.

Abstract: An enclosed positive displacement mechanism including a body with an inlet and an outlet; a rotor mounted in the body and rotatable about a main axis; an orbiting piston located in the cavity, rotatable about an eccentric secondary axis and arranged to orbit around the main axis to roll on the internal side surface of the cavity; and a vane located in the cavity, slidable in the piston and mounted in the body between one inlet and one outlet so as to oscillate. The orbiting piston and the vane divide in cyclic manner the cavity into a first and a second chamber with variable volume, which are mutually complementary and communicate with the inlet and the outlet. During a portion of its oscillation, the vane passes through the piston and is in contact with the side surface of the cavity, thereby separating the chambers in a fluid-tight manner.

Abstract: A rotary positive displacement pump for fluids, in particular for the lubrication oil of a motor vehicle engine (60), has a displacement that can be regulated by means of the rotation of a stator ring (112) having an eccentric cavity (113) in which the rotor (15) of the pump (1) rotates. The stator ring (112) is located in an eccentric cavity (13) of an external ring (12), which is configured as a multistage rotary piston for displacement regulation and is arranged to be directly driven by a fluid under pressure, in particular oil taken from a delivery side (19) of the pump or from a point of the lubrication circuit located downstream the oil filter (62). The invention also concerns a method of regulating the displacement of the pump (1) and a lubrication system for the engine of a motor vehicle in which the pump (1) is used.

Abstract: A rotary positive displacement pump for fluids, in particular for the lubrication oil of a motor vehicle engine (60), has a displacement that can be regulated by means of the rotation of a stator ring (12) having an eccentric cavity (13) in which the rotor (15) of the pump (1) rotates. The stator ring (12) is configured as a multistage rotary piston for displacement regulation and is arranged to be directly driven by a fluid under pressure, in particular oil taken from a delivery side (19) of the pump or from a point of the lubrication circuit located downstream the oil filter (62). The invention also concerns a method of regulating the displacement of the pump (1) and a lubrication system for a motor vehicle engine in which the pump (1) is used.

Abstract: A rotary vacuum pump, for instance a vane pump, has at least one circumferential groove (6) between facing side surfaces of the rotor (2) and of the rotor guide (3) for receiving a lubricating and sealing fluid. The circumferential groove (6) is a partial annular groove, which has an angular extension of less than 360° and has at least one interruption enabling creating a hydrodynamic fluid bearing in a region opposite a discharge region of the pump (1; 101; 121; 201), over the whole axial extension of the facing surfaces. A method of lubricating a rotary vacuum pump is also provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a master cylinder assembly (10, 110) for balancing the braking of a couple of wheels (LBW, RBW) of a vehicle. Each master cylinder (12) has a hollow body (14), a piston (15) and a chamber (16) suitable for containing a fluid having a primary control pressure depending on a driving force applied on the piston (15) and intended to be transmitted to a utilizing device (LBB, RBB). The assembly further includes a balancing duct (58) into which the chambers (16) come out, and a plurality of normally closed balancing valves (60).

Abstract: An internal gear fluidic machine, in particular a pump for the lubrication circuit of a motor vehicle engine, comprises an operating part including an external gear (2) and an internal gear (4), which is housed within an axial cavity (25) of the external gear (2) and meshes with the latter. The external gear (2) is associated with a translating mechanism (8, 22), arranged to cause an axial sliding thereof relative to the internal gear (4) in order to vary the capacity and the fluid flow rate of the machine. The translating mechanism (8, 22) defines a first capacity, adjustment space (24) in communication with a high pressure chamber (48) of the machine, and a second capacity adjustment space (15) where pressure conditions exist that are dependent on the operating conditions of an element, different from the high pressure chamber (48), of a fluidic circuit in which the machine (1) is connected.

Abstract: A device for controlling braking in vehicles with two braking pedals (PS, PD), such as farm tractors, earthmovers and the like, comprises a body (30) in which there are formed: a pair of master cylinders (12S, 12D) with an associated brake booster (13S, 13D); a duct (18) for balancing braking of the rear wheels; seats (4, 5, 6) for a pair of balancing valves (14), a trailer brake valve (15) and a valve (16) for disabling braking of the front wheels; as well as passages (36, 46, 47, 62, 72) for transmitting a control pressure from the master cylinders to the valves and from the valves to outlets from the device (1) connected to the braking systems of the wheels of the vehicle and of a trailer, if any.