Abstract: A device for detecting an electrical load connected to an electric power supply network. The device comprises means for injecting a test signal into the electrical network and means for identifying the presence and the nature of an electrical load connected to the electrical network on the basis of the test signal.

Abstract: Connection system arranged in a rack, for connecting at least one protection board (13a, 13b) of an electrical distribution system of an aircraft with a primary power supply, to at least one powered device (8a, 8b) and to a motherboard arranged in the rack. The connection system includes at least one modular connector on each protection board and, for each protection board capable of being inserted in the rack, at least one additional modular connector attached at least partly on the rack and at least one additional connector connected to the motherboard.

Abstract: Supply system for electronic boards of an electrical distribution system comprising at least two protection boards (2a, 2b) each able to control the supply of at least one protected pathway (3a, 3b) on the basis of a power line (4a, 4b), characterized by the fact that each protection board (2a, 2b) comprises at least one voltage converter (13a, 13b) able to provide an internal supply voltage of the protection board on the basis of a supply voltage, the voltage converter (13a) of a first protection board (2a) being connected to at least one second protection board (2b) so as to be able to provide the internal supply of the second protection board (2b) in case of failure of the voltage converter (13b) of the second protection board (2b).

Abstract: Device for protecting against leakage currents, the device being intended to be wired up between a first electrical connection (2) and a second electrical connection (3). The device comprises a switch (5) configured so as to at least partially divert the current flowing in the first electrical connection and controlled by the voltage of the first electrical connection.

Abstract: A device for detecting an electrical load connected to an electric power supply network. The device comprises means for injecting a test signal into the electrical network and means for identifying the presence and the nature of an electrical load connected to the electrical network on the basis of the test signal.

Abstract: System, especially for use in aircraft, for controlling at least one switching device (5, 5b, 5n) able to open or close the connection between at least one power source and at least one supplied device, and means for measuring the state of the power supply channel. The system comprises: at least two microcontrollers (1a, 1b) each able to emit a command intended for each switching device (5, 5b, 5n), said microcontrollers (1a, 1b) being connected to at least one portion of the means for measuring the state of the power supply channel; and a means (14, 14b, 14n) for determining the command to be transmitted, able to determine the command to be transmitted to each switching device (5, 5b, 5n) from the commands emitted by each microcontroller (1a, 1b) and intended for said control switch.

Abstract: Electrical distribution system for an aircraft comprising at least one electrical supply path comprising at least one power unit capable of opening or closing the connection between at least one electrical energy source and at least one device of the aircraft. The system comprises protection cards (2b, 2n) each comprising at least two microcontrollers each capable of sending a command to each power unit of the electrical supply paths protected by each protection card and, among the set of microcontrollers of the protection cards, at least two microcontrollers are provided with a communication and computation function with all of the microcontrollers of the protection cards (2b, 2n).

Abstract: A method of distributing electric current to electrical outlets, and a program to implement same, including the steps of supplying electric current to the electrical outlets not yet connected to an electronic device upon receipt of a distribution request from the electrical outlets; determining the instantaneous current intensity supplied to the electrical outlets; comparing the determined current intensity to a threshold referred to as the maximum threshold; and when the predetermined current intensity is greater than the maximum threshold, selecting an electrical outlet and terminating the supply of electric current to the selected electrical outlet. The steps of selection and termination being carried out while continuing the step of supplying electric current to the electrical outlets not yet connected to an electronic device upon receipt of a distribution request from the electrical outlets.

Abstract: Supply system for electronic boards of an electrical distribution system comprising at least two protection boards (2a, 2b) each able to control the supply of at least one protected pathway (3a, 3b) on the basis of a power line (4a, 4b), characterized by the fact that each protection board (2a, 2b) comprises at least one voltage converter (13a, 13b) able to provide an internal supply voltage of the protection board on the basis of a supply voltage, the voltage converter (13a) of a first protection board (2a) being connected to at least one second protection board (2b) so as to be able to provide the internal supply of the second protection board (2b) in case of failure of the voltage converter (13b) of the second protection board (2b).

Abstract: System, especially for use in aircraft, for controlling at least one switching device (5, 5b, 5n) able to open or close the connection between at least one power source and at least one supplied device, and means for measuring the state of the power supply channel. The system comprises: at least two microcontrollers (1a, 1b) each able to emit a command intended for each switching device (5, 5b, 5n), said microcontrollers (1a, 1b) being connected to at least one portion of the means for measuring the state of the power supply channel; and a means (14, 14b, 14n) for determining the command to be transmitted, able to determine the command to be transmitted to each switching device (5, 5b, 5n) from the commands emitted by each microcontroller (1a, 1b) and intended for said control switch.

Abstract: Electrical distribution system for an aircraft comprising at least one electrical supply path comprising at least one power unit capable of opening or closing the connection between at least one electrical energy source and at least one device of the aircraft. The system comprises protection cards (2b, 2n) each comprising at least two microcontrollers each capable of sending a command to each power unit of the electrical supply paths protected by each protection card and, among the set of microcontrollers of the protection cards, at least two microcontrollers are provided with a communication and computation function with all of the microcontrollers of the protection cards (2b, 2n).

Abstract: Connection system arranged in a rack, for connecting at least one protection board (13a, 13b) of an electrical distribution system of an aircraft with a primary power supply, to at least one powered device (8a, 8b) and to a motherboard arranged in the rack. The connection system includes at least one modular connector on each protection board and, for each protection board capable of being inserted in the rack, at least one additional modular connector attached at least partly on the rack and at least one additional connector connected to the motherboard.

Abstract: Device for protecting against leakage currents, the device being intended to be wired up between a first electrical connection (2) and a second electrical connection (3). The device comprises a switch (5) configured so as to at least partially divert the current flowing in the first electrical connection and controlled by the voltage of the first electrical connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of distributing electric current to electrical outlets (18), and a program to implement this method. The method comprises the following steps: Supplying electric current to the electrical outlets (18) not yet connected to an electronic device (20) upon receipt of a distribution request from said electrical outlets; Determining the instantaneous current intensity supplied to the electrical outlets; Comparing said determined current intensity to a threshold referred to as the maximum threshold; When the predetermined current intensity is greater than said maximum threshold, selecting an electrical outlet and terminating the supply of electric current to said selected electrical outlet; the steps of selection and termination being carried out while continuing the step of supplying electric current to the electrical outlets not yet connected to an electronic device upon receipt of a distribution request from said electrical outlets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system of distributing electric current to electrical outlets of a passenger vehicle, said distribution system comprising: a power source capable of delivering an electric current; distribution units equipped with electrical outlets; a power converter having an input connected to the power source in order to convert the electric current delivered by the power source, the power converter being a common power converter having one or more outputs connected to all the distribution units of the distribution system for transmitting the converted electric current to the electrical outlets of all the distribution units of the distribution system. At least one electrical outlet is a USB port. Each distribution unit additionally comprises a secondary power converter having an input connected to an output of the common power converter and at least one output connected to said USB port.

Abstract: A device for selectively connecting a tire to a pneumatic unit of an aircraft, the tire forming part of a wheel mounted to rotate on a hollow axle of the aircraft, the device comprising a stator and a rotor that is mounted to rotate relative to the stator and that includes a structure enabling it to be rotated by the wheel. The stator is bell-shaped and is designed to be received as a push-fit in the axle, and includes an end wall carrying a first pneumatic port for connection to the pneumatic unit via a tube running along the inside of the axle, the rotor extending substantially inside the stator.

Abstract: A device for selectively connecting a tire to a pneumatic unit of an aircraft, the tire forming part of a wheel mounted to rotate on a hollow axle of the aircraft, the device comprising a stator and a rotor that is mounted to rotate relative to the stator and that includes means enabling it to be rotated by the wheel. The stator is bell-shaped and is designed to be received as a push-fit in the axle, and includes an end wall carrying a first pneumatic port for connection to the pneumatic unit via a tube running along the inside of the axle, the rotor extending substantially inside the stator.

Abstract: A device for selectively connecting a tire to a pneumatic unit of an aircraft, the tire forming part of a wheel mounted to rotate on a hollow axle of the aircraft, the device comprising a stator and a rotor that is mounted to rotate relative to the stator and that includes means enabling it to be rotated by the wheel. The stator is bell-shaped and is designed to be received as a push-fit in the axle, and includes an end wall carrying a first pneumatic port for connection to the pneumatic unit via a tube running along the inside of the axle, the rotor extending substantially inside the stator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft undercarriage including at least one axle having at least one wheel mounted to rotate thereon, the undercarriage including a communication device for connecting a sensor mounted on a rim of the wheel to stationary processor means mounted on the aircraft. According to the invention, the communication device comprises firstly an antenna secured to the sensor and thus rotating together with the wheel, and secondly a stationary antenna extending at the end of the axle and connected to the processor means, the two antennas being in radio communication through a cover of non-conductive material secured to the wheel and covering the end of the axle.

Abstract: The invention relates to axle end equipment for a vehicle, in particular an aircraft, the equipment comprising a stationary portion for securing to the axle and a rotary portion for securing to the wheel carried by the axle. According to the invention, the rotary portion comprises first remote connection means in communication with a sensor mounted on the wheel so as to put the sensor and the rotary portion of the equipment into contactless electromagnetic relationship.