Abstract: A bearing providing at least an inner ring and an outer ring adapted to concentrically rotate with respect to one another, equipped with at least one embedded device for the detection of a displacement in translation of the rings relative to each other, the detection device including a linear encoder element mounted on one of the rings, and a sensor element mounted on the other ring and opposite the encoder element.

Abstract: A bearing having an inner ring, an outer ring, and sealing means is provided. The bearing includes a complementary inflatable sealing device mounted on one of the rings and further includes a fixed annular part and a deformable annular portion coupled to the annular fixed part that can be deformed in a direction from a retracted position to a deployed position under the effect of a fluid and in the other direction towards its retracted position, at least one annular chamber for receiving the fluid, into which the orifice being formed between the fixed and deformable portions at least when the deformable annular portion is extended axially.

Abstract: A plug assembly for use in a rolling bearing comprising at least a first ring, at least one second ring, and at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings. The first ring is provided with an opening for inserting rolling elements into a space between raceways or for taking rolling elements out of the space between the raceways for assembly and maintenance. The plug assembly comprises a plug configured to close the opening when the bearing is operating. The plug includes an inner end face facing the rolling elements and an outer end face opposite to the inner end face. The bearing can further comprise a protective cap shielding the outer end face of the plug from a corrosive environment of the bearing.

Abstract: A slewing bearing, in particular for a vehicle, comprises an inner ring, an outer ring, at least one row of rolling elements disposed between the inner and outer rings, and a sealing feature that define between the rings a closed annular space within which the rolling elements are disposed. The bearing also comprises at least one seal that is fixed to the outer ring and comprises at least one sealing lip that is oriented towards the outside of the bearing, and at least one deflector that is fixed to the outer ring and comprises a deflecting part that is at least partially offset axially towards the outside with respect to the sealing lip of the seal.

Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly comprising an inner ring, an outer ring, and at least one row of rolling elements located between raceways provided on each of the inner and outer rings. The rolling bearing assembly comprises an angular adjustment feature for angularly adjusting the inner ring relative to the outer ring, wherein the adjustment feature comprises at least one angular indexing finger extending radially from one of the inner ring and the outer ring towards the other of the inner ring and the outer ring and an arc-shaped stop for the angular indexing finger mounted on the other of the inner ring and the outer ring.

Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly having a rotatable element that rotates with respect to a non-rotatable element around a central rotation axis is provided. The assembly includes rolling systems disposed between the rotatable and non-rotatable elements, the rolling systems having at least one rolling system providing rolling elements arranged along radial axes with respect to the rotation axis. The assembly has at least one elastic ring forming a raceway track mounted on the non-rotatable element so that the rolling elements cooperate with the elastic ring, the elastic ring in contact with the rolling elements by resilient elements mounted in holes distributed around the circumference of the non-rotatable element. The assembly has at least one blocking member mounted in the non rotatable element that protrudes in a hole of the elastic ring, the blocking member blocks the elastic ring from rotating around the central rotation axis with respect to the non-rotatable element.

Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly having a rotatable element that rotates with respect to a non-rotatable element around a central rotation axis is provided. The assembly includes rolling systems disposed between the rotatable and non-rotatable elements, the rolling systems having at least one rolling system providing rolling elements arranged along radial axes with respect to the rotation axis. The assembly has at least one elastic ring forming a raceway track mounted on the non-rotatable element so that the rolling elements cooperate with the elastic ring, the elastic ring in contact with the rolling elements by resilient elements mounted in holes distributed around the circumference of the non-rotatable element. The assembly has at least one blocking member mounted in the non rotatable element that protrudes in a hole of the elastic ring, the blocking member blocks the elastic ring from rotating around the central rotation axis with respect to the non-rotatable element.

Abstract: A window pane comprises a laminated structure of at least two glass plates. At least one of the glass plates is made from traditional glass. The window pane can be made by stacking at least two glass plates with a layer of resin and/or a film between them. A heat-resistant covering layer may be arranged on one side of one of the glass plates. The window pane may form part of double glazing.

Abstract: The unidirectional limiter comprises a body, each of the ends of which is provided with a connection, a closure member mounted movably between a seat and an abutment element and a throttle ring mounted rotatably on the body of the valve for modifying the section of a throttle passage which is formed in the body and which passes around the valve seat. According to the invention the seat is formed at the end of the internal sleeve member of plastics material, which is latched by axial introduction in the internal bore in the body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a rotating part between two bearings designed to transmit radial and axial forces without axial and radial play. Each bearing includes a rolling element positioned between an outer part and an inner race surrounding the shaft end. Each bearing also includes a conical sleeve in contact with an inclined surface of the inner race. A nut is threaded to the outer end of the conical sleeve such that rotation of the nut causes the centering of the shaft end within the bearing. The outer part includes a chamfer surface into which extends a shim. A screw is rotted to cause the shim to compress the outer part downwardly toward the inner race. The method for mounting the rotating part also includes the use of a stepped shoulder at one end of the housing to prevent axial movement of one of the bearing members. The opposite end of the housing does not include a stepped shoulder so as to allow easy insertion of the second bearing member.

Abstract: A small electrically operated valve in which a control solenoid sub-assembly is mechanically associated in a non-dismantleable fashion by means of a face with the corresponding face of a pneumatic switching sub-assembly having a valve member. Each of the two sub-assemblies is of plastics material and comprises passage portions which may be brought into aligned relationship to form at least one aligned passage capable of receiving at least one small cylindrical metal pin, a first end thereof being positioned below the surface at which the entry of the aligned passage opens, while the other end is in the vicinity of a metal protective portion which is positioned inaccessibly in either one of the two sub-assemblies and which is disposed substantially transversely to the axis of said aligned passage.

Abstract: An assembly of operational connections for a pneumatic jack, having combined mounting for ensuring at least two operations. A first operational connection (1) ensuring the operation of regulating the discharge from the jack is provided beyond its endwall (4) which is pierced with a hole (5), with an assembly collar (6) in which is mounted a second operational connection (15) which ensures any other desired operation, arranged perpendicularly to the first operational connection (1) and equipped with a common projecting threaded ferrule (19) for the mounting of the assembly upon a jack cylinder.

Abstract: An emergency drain device for pneumatic cylinders which is integrated in an orientatable connection fixed directly to the cylinder body and comprises a valve which closes an orifice of the bolt of the connection, going to the atmosphere, when a control pressure is applied to the head of the bolt.This device is advantageously used in installations where a general isolating switch, controlled by the same control pressure, connects the general distribution line to the atmosphere, for example in the case of an emergency, when said pressure disappears.

Abstract: A small low power electromagnetic valve is provided using valving means for providing pneumatic switching. Two orifices connected respectively to the pressure and to the discharge side are alternately closed by a first valving means carried by the plunger core of an electromagnet and respectively by a second valving means associated with a weak spring; a lever receives one end of the plunger core and the active face of said second valving means at pivoting distances, 1 and L, such that ##EQU1## where .phi..sub.1 and .phi..sub.2 are diameters of the orifices.

Abstract: Stage for a system for distributing pneumatic control signals by electrical means, comprising a large number of associated stages. Each stage comprises a removable electrical valve (141) having an electro-magnet (33) of very low power, and a fixed socket (5) into which it fits: a pneumatic amplifier (57) is housed in the body (51), of the socket and feeds relatively large amounts of fluid to an outlet connector (26) when it is activated by the outlet of a low flow pneumatic switch (40); a non-return valve (88) protects the amplifier against pressure perturbations in the discharge duct (4). Numerous thin stages of a thickness close to 17.5 mm. can with advantage be used as an interface between a pneumatic installation (28) and a control center (24) supplying low level electrical signals.

Abstract: Coaxial filter having at least one of the internal and external conductors which is divided into sections (S.sub.1 to S.sub.4) separated by breaks having to form of annular slits whose thickness is very slight in relation to the wavelength.Each section comprises at least one reactive tuning element such as an open or short-circuited coaxial line portion and at least one switch element located in the vicinity of the corresponding break in order selectivity to short-circuit the said break or bring about the insertion of the corresponding reactive tuning element in response to electronic control devices.Application to telecommuncations.

Abstract: A progressive pneumatic starter device delivers at its outlet an increasing pressure of low flow rate, then a working pressure at a high flow rate. The starter device is provided with a distributor member adapted to connect, in parallel with a calibrated bore, a channel of large section, when a pressure which is greater than a predetermined threshold and which is not derived from the outlet is applied to the distributor member. The starter device is advantageously placed upstream of a pneumatic switch to which it is directly associated for the purpose of shortening its channels for transfer of fluid.

Abstract: In an auxiliary control device for a pneumatic distributor the improvement is the integration, in a housing of the body of the distributor closed by a stopper, of a commutator sub-assembly placed on each control channel, thereby making it possible to obtain its actuation by a manual handle, by an electromagnet or by a pneumatic actuator, without necessitating the manipulation of delicate elements.

Abstract: A sequencing logic circuit comprises a blocking means for preventing phase jumps caused by the untimely presence of a release signal. An inhibitor device is placed on one of the channels feeding a storage relay, placed upstream of said release signal, in such a manner as to prevent the transmission thereto of a pressure for placing it in logic state "1." This inhibitor device is actuated by the release signal and does not permit any communication between the latter and the channel controlled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetically controlled switch with contacts wetted by a conductive liquid. It is characterized in that the wettable contact surfaces of the electrodes are selectively connected to one another by a wettable ferromagnetic moving element covered with mercury which is held solely by the surface tension forces of the mercury. The absence of any polarizing force and the lightness of the moving element enable the switch to operate with a minimal energy consumption and stabilize it against accelerations. Principal application to any low-power circuit and in particular to telephone circuits.