Abstract: A glow plug includes: a tubular body (2) having at one of its ends a plug head (10) as well as a zone for being fixed into a bore, an arm (4) mounted on the body (2) of the plug at the end opposite to the plug head (10), and secured to the body (2) in a linking zone (16), an elastically deformable portion (18), located between the linking zone (16) with the arm (4) and the zone fixing the plug body (2), such that the linking zone (16) is mobile and can move longitudinally relative to the so-called stationary fixing zone, and a pressure sensor (8) arranged between an element (30) secured to the linking zone (16) and a fixed element (20) of the plug.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine and ignitor therefore is provided. The ignitor has an insulator extending between a nose end and a terminal end with an electrode extending outwardly from the nose end to ignite an air/fuel mixture with a cylinder chamber. A terminal extends from the terminal end and is configured in electrical communication with the electrode. A metal shell surrounds at least a portion of the insulator. The metal shell is free of external threads for attachment to a cylinder block. A connecting wire extends from the terminal for electrical communication with a power source. A tube has a lower end that receives the terminal end of the insulator therein. The tube extends about the connecting wire to an upper end opposite the lower end. The lower end of the tube compresses the shell into fixed relation within the opening of the cylinder head.

Abstract: A device includes a pressure sensor (11-13) for measuring pressures inside the combustion chamber of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine. The device includes: an outer body (1); a lug (5) extending partially into the combustion chamber; an inner housing (14) inserted into the body and surrounding an upper portion of the lug, the housing being secured to the lug and to the body and having an elastically deformable portion (17) between the two securing areas, characterized in that the housing (14) is secured to the body (1) at a securing area (18) extending in the upper portion of the body.

Abstract: A glow plug assembly (110) has a metallic heater probe (118) supported within a metal shell (112). A transition zone (144) at the base of the shell (112) includes a membrane (146) and a tube portion (148). A first open end (130) of the heater probe (118) is formed with a reduced diameter pilot section (150) that mates with the tube portion (148) to establish a joint area between the components. The membrane (146) may be made elastically deflectable so as to accommodate integration of a pressure sensor (156) in the glow plug assembly (110).

Abstract: The invention relates to a corona ignitor device configured to be fixed within a combustion chamber, including a housing extending between an upper end and a lower end of the ignitor device. Inductor windings are received in the housing between the upper and lower ends, and a magnetic shield located between the housing and the inductor windings prevent magnetic flux from emanating out of the ignitor device.

Abstract: A glow plug assembly includes an integrated, internal pressure sensor. In order to reduce loading on the center electrode, improve sensor responsiveness, and provide better thermal performance, the pressure sensor assembly is housed in a canister which forms a containment capsule and rigidly connects inside the glow plug shell near its seat area. The pressure sensor makes direct contact with the base end of the heater probe so that movements of the heater probe caused by fluctuations in gas pressure lead directly to changing force on the sensor stack.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for filling reusable containers employing a plurality of moveable spigots located in a planar rectangular arrangement inside two frames positioned to move back and forth on X and Y axes to position a selected spigot over the open top of a reusable container.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and device for delivering flowable solid material from a first location to a second location. The device has a receiving end which receives the flowable solid material therein and a discharge end which discharges the flowable solid material therefrom. An outlet opening is connected to a vacuum assembly which draws airflow from the device through the outlet opening, thereby drawing fine contaminants associated with the flowable solid material into the vacuum assembly. The airflow drawn from the device reduces the speed of the flowable solid material, allowing the flowable solid material to be discharged from the discharge end at a speed which will not damage the flowable solid material and which will minimize the amount of fine contaminants introduced to the air surrounding the discharge end.

Abstract: This device includes an outer casing having: a first tubular zone (16) to the inside of which a finger (4) is fastened; a second tubular zone (40) of larger outside diameter than that of the first tubular zone (16) and extending the first tubular zone (16); and an elastically deformable part (18) of annular shape, extending in a plane transverse to the first tubular zone (16) and connecting the first tubular zone (16) to the second tubular zone (40). The pressure sensor (8) is placed between, on one side, an element (30) integral with the finger and, on the other side, a fixed element (20), called an interface, which is integral with the second tubular zone (40).

Abstract: Methods and systems for user integration are described. In an example embodiment, a method for user integration comprises accessing a network identifier of a user and user job data of the user from a user database, accessing credential data of the user from a credential database, using the network identifier to access an administrative network identifier associated with the user, a status of a user administrative account associated with the user, an administrative user name associated with the user, and a security template identifier associated with the user, transmitting user information to a collaboration site, the user information including the network identifier of the user, the user job data of the user, the administrative network identifier associated with the user, and the security template identifier, populating a roster on the collaboration site.

Abstract: A glow plug has a heater probe that can be axially misaligned relative to a central axis of an outer metal shell and of a center electrode and thereafter return automatically to its axially aligned configuration with the central axis. The outer shell has a through bore extending along the central axis. The center electrode is received in the though bore and extends along the central axis. The heater probe is attached in electrical communication with the center electrode in the through bore and extends along the central axis axially outwardly from a distal end of the shell. An annular flex joint provides the sole source of attachment of the outer shell to the heater probe via one end of the flex joint being attached to the outer shell adjacent the distal end and another end of the flex joint being attached to the heater probe.

Abstract: A device includes a pressure sensor (11-13) for measuring pressures inside the combustion chamber of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine. The device includes: an outer body (1); a lug (5) extending partially into the combustion chamber; an inner housing (14) inserted into the body and surrounding an upper portion of the lug, the housing being secured to the lug and to the body and having an elastically deformable portion (17) between the two securing areas, characterised in that the housing (14) is secured to the body (1) at a securing area (18) extending in the upper portion of the body.

Abstract: A device for measuring pressures inside an internal combustion engine, includes an outer housing having: a first tubular area (16) in which a lug (4) is received and a second tubular area (40) having an outer diameter larger than that of the first tubular area (16), the second tubular area (40) including an element (12) for securing the same in a bore as well as a conical bearing surface (36). The conical bearing surface (36) is formed at the end of an annular skirt (38) defining an extension of the second tubular area (40) and surrounding the first tubular area (16) while leaving a free gap (44) between the skirt (38) and the first tubular area (16).

Abstract: A spark ignition device includes a ceramic insulator with a metal shell surrounding at least a portion of the ceramic insulator. A ground electrode is attached to the shell. The ground electrode has a ground electrode sparking tip spaced from a central sparking tip by a spark gap. A first terminal is arranged in electrical communication with the central sparking tip and is configured for electrical connection with a power source. The device further includes a second terminal configured for electrical connection with the power source. The second terminal is spaced from the first terminal, with the second terminal being arranged in electrical communication with the first terminal. A heater element brings the first terminal in electrical communication with the second terminal and completes an electrical circuit. The heater element has a resistance greater than the first and second terminals thereby producing a significant source of heat.

Abstract: A glow plug including a tubular body with elements for fixing it into a bore, an intermediate tubular part arranged inside the tubular body, a finger disposed inside the intermediate tubular part with a heating electrode, and a pressure sensor connected to the intermediate tubular part, wherein a face of the sensor facing the finger is pressed thereto.

Abstract: A glow plug includes a glow plug body (2), a pressure sensor arranged inside the glow plug body (2), a threaded portion (6) on the outside of the glow plug body (2) and gripping elements (12), generally of cylindrical form with a hexagonal section, enabling the body (2) to be gripped and screwed into a corresponding tapping, the gripping elements (12) being made from synthetic material.

Abstract: This body (8) has on its outer surface both a screw thread (16) adapted for fixing the body (8) into a corresponding tapping in an engine (4), as well as a gripping zone (28), generally of cylindrical form with a hexagonal section, enabling gripping of the body (8) for screwing the glow plug (2) into the corresponding tapping. The outer diameter of the portion of the body between the thread (16) and the gripping zone (28) is throughout its entire height of a diameter at least equal to the outer diameter of the threaded portion (16). Application to internal combustion engines, in particular Diesel type engines.

Abstract: A spark plug assembly has a ceramic insulator with a metal outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the insulator. A ground electrode is operatively attached to the outer shell and a center electrode having an elongate body extends through the insulator. The center electrode and the ground electrode provide a spark gap. A force sensor is received about the insulator. An annular inner shell is received between the outer shell and the insulator, wherein the inner shell has a surface configured to confront the insulator along an axial direction.

Abstract: A spark plug assembly includes an insulator having an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder and a metal annular outer shell having an outer surface and a cavity bounded by an inner surface. The inner surface has a flange extending inwardly to confront the lower shoulder of the insulator. The outer shell has a proximal end and an opposite fastening end. The fastening end has an external threaded region and an annular sealing seat extending outwardly adjacent the flange. The outer shell has an annular shoulder extending radially between the sealing seat and the proximal end. The proximal end has a turnover axially confronting the upper shoulder of the insulator. A sensor assembly is received about the outer shell between the shoulder of the shell and the turnover. The sensor assembly is responsive to send a signal in response to relative axial movement between the insulator and the outer shell.