Abstract: Method and apparatus (1) for receiving, storing and distributing blood bags including a cabinet (2) for containing all the components of the apparatus (1); a refrigerated space (21) for containing the bags; a magazine (3) housed inside the refrigerated space (21) comprising a plurality of cells (31), each capable of containing a single bag, each of the cells being identified by a cell code. The apparatus (1) further includes a data processing system (7) housed inside the cabinet (2), capable of controlling a movement system (5) and a cooling system (6) each housed inside the cabinet (2), and capable of controlling the receiving, the preservation and the releasing of the bags, and capable of exchanging data from and to an external data-management system (17) with which the apparatus (1) can interact.

Abstract: The apparatus for receiving, preserving and supplying bags of blood comprises a cabinet for containing all the components of the apparatus; a refrigerated space for containing the bags; a magazine comprising a plurality of cells, each capable of containing a single bag, the magazine being housed inside the refrigerated space, each of the cells being identified by a cell code; at least one door for allowing access by an operator to the cells; a movement system housed inside the cabinet and capable of moving, preferably rotating, the cells; a cooling system housed inside the cabinet and capable of cooling the refrigerated space; a data processing system housed inside the cabinet, capable of controlling the movement system and the cooling system, and capable of controlling the receiving, preservation and supply of the bags; a keyboard and a screen, both connected to the processing system, and both placed at the walls of the cabinet.

Abstract: A concentration photovoltaic system (1,11) comprises lens-type concentrator means (2) for intercepting and concentrating beams of incident solar rays (4,114), and is characterized in that it comprises selection means (24,124), for selecting the frequencies of beams of solar rays entering the photovoltaic system (1,11), capable of direct selected rays towards a plurality of photovoltaic cells (12, 14, 16, 502, 602, 702). The invention also comprises a method for concentrating beams of incident solar rays (4, 114) which uses the concentration photovoltaic system described.

Abstract: An automatic system (100) for conserving samples at a controlled temperature comprising at least one controlled-temperature thermo-insulated conservation chamber (1) with temperature control means (3) containing a set of disks (9) for storing samples (19) and a Cartesian robotic system (4) equipped with pick-up device (18), contained in an upper chamber (2) separated from the chamber (1) by means of an insulating shelf (6), where said Cartesian system (4) through the controlled-access opening (7) moves the samples (19) between the I/O drawer (20) and the above-mentioned set of disks (9). The combined and synchronized movement of the robotic device (4) and of every single disk of the set enables each storage location to be reached. The management of the devices of the automatic system (100) is controlled by an N/C system driven by dedicated management SW.

Abstract: The apparatus for receiving, preserving and supplying bags of blood comprises a cabinet for containing all the components of the apparatus; a refrigerated space for containing the bags; a magazine comprising a plurality of cells, each capable of containing a single bag, the magazine being housed inside the refrigerated space, each of the cells being identified by a cell code; at least one door for allowing access by an operator to the cells; a movement system housed inside the cabinet and capable of moving, preferably rotating, the cells; a cooling system housed inside the cabinet and capable of cooling the refrigerated space; a data processing system housed inside the cabinet, capable of controlling the movement system and the cooling system, and capable of controlling the receiving, preservation and supply of the bags; a keyboard and a screen, both connected to the processing system, and both placed at the walls of the cabinet.

Abstract: Method and apparatus (1) for receiving, storing and distributing blood bags comprising a cabinet (1) for containing all the components of the apparatus (1); a refrigerated space (21) for containing the bags; a magazine (3) housed inside the refrigerated space (21) comprising a plurality of cells (31), each capable of containing a single bag, each of the cells being identified by a cell code. The apparatus (1) further comprises at least one door (4) for allowing access by an operator to the cells; a movement system (5) housed inside the cabinet (2) and capable of moving, preferably rotating, the cells (31); a cooling system (6) housed inside the cabinet (1) and capable of cooling the refrigerated space (21).

Abstract: An automatic system (100) for conserving samples at a controlled temperature comprising at least one controlled-temperature thermo-insulated conservation chamber (1) with temperature control means (3) containing a set of disks (9) for storing samples (19) and a Cartesian robotic system (4) equipped with pick-up device (18), contained in an upper chamber (2) separated from the chamber (1) by means of an insulating shelf (6), where said Cartesian system (4) through the controlled-access opening (7) moves the samples (19) between the I/O drawer (20) and the above-mentioned set of disks (9). The combined and synchronized movement of the robotic device (4) and of every single disk of the set enables each storage location to be reached. The management of the devices of the automatic system (100) is controlled by an N/C system driven by dedicated management SW.

Abstract: A magnetic lock device operated by means of transponder is provided with at least an electromagnet mean (2) connected to a fixed portion (3) of a door (4) and with at least a keeper mean (5) fixed to the door (4) and, in a closing condition of this latter, facing the electromagnet mean (2). The device (1) includes: a control mean (6) for switching the electric supply of the electromagnet mean (2); a sensing mean (9) in data connection with the control mean (6) and fit to sense the proximity of a plurality of mobile transponders (10) each one associate to a respective operator. The control mean (6) is fit to interrupt the electric supply to the electromagnet mean (2) when the sensing means (9) senses the proximity of at least a transponder (10) and vice versa.

Abstract: Test chamber for motor vehicle engines comprising at least a thermally insulated floor (17) and an antiseismic supporting base (16, 116). The thermally insulated floor (17) cooperating with a covering system (20) which can be moved from an open position to a closed position. The covering system (20) in the closed position defining an inner working area (21), closed and at least thermally insulated to house at least a test bench for the engine (11). The engine (11) being functionally connected to a braking means (14). The covering system (20) being attached to a cantilevered lifting system (39). The cantilever lifting system (39) comprising lifting and guide means (23) anchored between at least a lifting column (37) located on the ground and arranged at the side of the thermally insulated floor (17) and a lateral extension cooperating with the upper part of the covering system (20).

Abstract: A system for the rapid cooling of engines on a test bench used to carry out temperature testing, whether they be petrol or diesel engines, wherein, during the performance of the test with the engine switched on, the cooling liquid of the engine is made to circulate in a first cooling circuit which substantially reproduces the normal components and circuits to be found in the vehicle into which the engine (11) is installed and comprising at least a delivery pipe (13) in outlet from the engine (11) and equipped with pump means (14), a radiator system (15) cooperating with fan means (17), a feeder pipe (18) entering the engine (11) and equipped with valve means (24), a tank (19) to compensate for the heat expansion of the cooling liquid, and wherein, during the rapid cooling step which is carried out with the engine (11) switched off, the cooling liquid of the engine (11) is diverted into a second, auxiliary cooling circuit (25), comprising at least a heat exchanger (20) associated with a cooling unit (21) fed a