Abstract: The invention relates to a modular assembly for the circulation of a heat transfer fluid of a motor vehicle battery housed in a casing (1) with a floor having channels receiving said fluid, characterised in that the casing (1) comprises: —a module (3) for inlet and outlet of said fluid via a base module (4), the latter comprising channels facing and sealingly abutting the ends of the channels of said floor, said base modules (4) being attached on the floor, —a plurality of base modules (4) distributed along each of the two faces of the floor and facing with a sealing abutment on the ends of the channels of the floor, and —a plurality of bridges (5) fluidically connecting two adjacent base modules (4) and two base modules (4) situated on the opposite side of the casing (1) so as to form a serpentine-shaped circuit.

Abstract: A ply (16, 18) comprises metallic monofilaments (46?, 46?). Each monofilament (46?) of a first group has a positive torsional elastic deformation in a first direction about its main axis (G). Each monofilament (46?) of a second group has a negative torsional elastic deformation in a second direction about its main axis (G). The absolute value of the torsional elastic deformation C of each monofilament (46?, 46?) is such that |C|?6 turns per ten metres. The mean S of the torsional elastic deformations of the monofilaments (46?, 46?) of the ply (16, 18) is such that ?0.25 turn per ten metres?S?+0.25 turn per ten metres. The monofilaments (46?, 46?) are arranged next to one another so as to alternate one or more monofilaments (46?) of the first group with one or more monofilaments (46?) of the second group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular assembly for the circulation of a heat transfer fluid of a motor vehicle battery housed in a casing (1) with a floor having channels receiving said fluid, characterised in that the casing (1) comprises: —a module (3) for inlet and outlet of said fluid via a base module (4), the latter comprising channels facing and sealingly abutting the ends of the channels of said floor, said base modules (4) being attached on the floor, —a plurality of base modules (4) distributed along each of the two faces of the floor and facing with a sealing abutment on the ends of the channels of the floor, and —a plurality of bridges (5) fluidically connecting two adjacent base modules (4) and two base modules (4) situated on the opposite side of the casing (1) so as to form a serpentine-shaped circuit.

Abstract: The method for the heat treatment of a steel reinforcing element (F) for a tire comprises a transformation of the steel microstructure and in which the temperature of the reinforcing element (F) is reduced during the transformation of the steel microstructure by simultaneously extracting heat from the reinforcing element (F) and supplying heat to the reinforcing element (F).

Abstract: A ply (16, 18) comprises metallic monofilaments (46?, 46?). Each monofilament (46?) of a first group has a positive torsional elastic deformation in a first direction about its main axis (G). Each monofilament (46?) of a second group has a negative torsional elastic deformation in a second direction about its main axis (G). The absolute value of the torsional elastic deformation C of each monofilament (46?, 46?) is such that |C|?6 turns per ten metres. The mean S of the torsional elastic deformations of the monofilaments (46?, 46?) of the ply (16, 18) is such that ?0.25 turn per ten metres?S?+0.25 turn per ten metres. The monofilaments (46?, 46?) are arranged next to one another so as to alternate one or more monofilaments (46?) of the first group with one or more monofilaments (46?) of the second group.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a multistrand cable having a 1×N structure and including a single layer of N strands wound in a helix. Each strand includes an internal layer of M internal threads and an external layer of P external threads. The method includes a step of individually assembling each of the N strands, during which, in chronological order, the M internal threads are wound, the P external threads are wound, and the M internal threads and the P external threads are elongated such that a structural elongation associated with the P external threads of each strand is greater than or equal to 0.05%. The method further includes a step of collectively assembling the N strands, during which the N strands are wound to form the cable.

Abstract: A method for the heat treatment of a steel reinforcing element (F) for a tire, comprises a step of reducing the temperature of the reinforcing element by continuous cooling: from an initial temperature of the austenite range, to a final temperature of the ferrite-pearlite range, passing through at least one transformation range of the steel, the transformation range(s) being distinct from the bainite range. The temperature reduction step comprises a transformation (C2, C3) from the austenitic microstructure to the ferritic-pearlitic microstructure. The temperature of the reinforcing element is strictly decreasing during the reduction step. The mean rate of temperature reduction during the transformation (C2, C3) of the steel microstructure is greater than or equal to 30° C.·s?1 and less than or equal to 110° C.·s?1.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a multistrand cable having a 1×N structure and including a single layer of N strands wound in a helix. Each strand includes an internal layer of M internal threads and an external layer of P external threads. The method includes a step of individually assembling each of the N strands, during which, in chronological order, the M internal threads are wound, the P external threads are wound, and the M internal threads and the P external threads are elongated such that a structural elongation associated with the P external threads of each strand is greater than or equal to 0.05%. The method further includes a step of collectively assembling the N strands, during which the N strands are wound to form the cable.

Abstract: A method for the heat treatment of a steel reinforcing element (F) for a tire, comprises a step of reducing the temperature of the reinforcing element by continuous cooling: from an initial temperature of the austenite range, to a final temperature of the ferrite-pearlite range, passing through at least one transformation range of the steel, the transformation range(s) being distinct from the bainite range. The temperature reduction step comprises a transformation (C2, C3) from the austenitic microstructure to the ferritic-pearlitic microstructure. The temperature of the reinforcing element is strictly decreasing during the reduction step. The mean rate of temperature reduction during the transformation (C2, C3) of the steel microstructure is greater than or equal to 30° C.·s?1 and less than or equal to 110° C.·s?1.

Abstract: The method for the heat treatment of a steel reinforcing element (F) for a tire comprises a transformation of the steel microstructure and in which the temperature of the reinforcing element (F) is reduced during the transformation of the steel microstructure by simultaneously extracting heat from the reinforcing element (F) and supplying heat to the reinforcing element (F).

Abstract: An actuator assembly (10) including a motor (1) having a body portion (14) and a drive shaft (16), the drive shaft being drivably connected to a pinion (18), the pinion drivingly engaging an array of gear teeth (20) of a gear rack (22) the array of gear teeth having a first side (21) adjacent the motor, in which the gear rack is pivotally mounted via a pivot about a pivot axis (25A) on said first side (21) of the array of gear teeth (20).

Abstract: An electro-mechanical latch mechanism of a lock includes a latch claw that can move to close and release the latch mechanism and a pawl adapted to keep the latch claw in a closed position. Cooperating means have a point of action that can be operated on by a release lever, as well as a point of action that can be operated on by an electric motor. The pawl is linked to the latch claw by a unidirectional linkage that can be coupled-in and coupled-out electrically. Starting out from this core design, a whole range of locks can be built up by a suitable choice of release levers and electric motors and by suitable programming of the electric motor for coupling in and coupling out the unidirectional linkage between the pawl and the latch claw.

Abstract: A latch assembly is constructed from a plurality of modular sub-assemblies, such as a retention module sub-assembly, a release module sub-assembly, and an actuator module sub-assembly. Each of the sub-assemblies may incorporate various functional characteristics, such as motorized operation. Combining sub-assemblies having different functions allows construction of different latch assemblies while taking advantage of common sub-assembly parts, eliminating the need to construct completely new latch assembly designs to accommodate different functions.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for applying an identifying mark to a mold used for making an ophthalmic device whereby the mold may be identified at various points along a production line in a fast, reliable and automatic manner. The mark is applied to a non-optical surface of the mold and is read using a reading device and a light source positioned on either side of the mold whereby the light rays enhance the contrast between the identifying mark and the mold. In a preferred embodiment, the identifying mark is a 2D matrix which is formed on the non-optical mold tool used in the injection mold machine which makes the mold. The 2D matrix on the non-optical mold tool is then replicated on the non-optical surface of the mold.