Abstract: Described is a fixing device for fixing together a first and a second structure, each of said structures having at least a first and a second cavity, the device comprising a first and a second fixing element, each fixing element having a body comprising a seat and a pin, wherein: the pin of the first fixing element is configured to be inserted, freely passing through, in the first cavities of the first and of the second structure and to be reversibly coupled to the seat of the second fixing element, and the pin of the second fixing element is configured to be inserted, freely passing through, in the second cavities of the first and of the second structure and to be reversibly coupled to the seat of the first fixing element.

Abstract: Described is a device for supporting cables for articulated vehicles, designed for installation close to a connecting compartment between two adjacent units of an articulated vehicle, including at least one flexible connecting element fixed to the two units and formed by a series of plates connected to each other by interposing deformable laminar elements consisting of elastic metal elements which allow the elastic deformation of the flexible connecting element, and a series of cable-holder elements joined to respective plates of the flexible connecting element to each define at least one receiving seat provided for housing at least one cable, with supporting means for supporting the flexible connecting element containing the cables.

Abstract: Defined is a device for supporting cables for articulated vehicles, in particular articulated buses, designed for installation above a connecting compartment between two adjacent units and articulated to each other of an articulated vehicle, said device being provided for supporting cables above said connecting compartment between said units, with said device including at least one flexible connecting element fixed to the corresponding ends of said two units, provided with a series of cable-holder elements and each defining at least one receiving seat provided for housing at least one cable, the device further including at least one carriage and a frame, the carriage being supported slidably along said frame and being configured for supporting the flexible connecting element.

Abstract: A cable supporting device for articulated vehicles, designed for installing in an intercommunicating compartment between two adjacent cabins of an articulated vehicle, including at least one cable-holder element, defining internally at least one channel for housing at least one cable, two anchoring plates connected or connectable to respective ends of the cable-holder element and each configured for stable mounting to a different end portion of the articulated vehicle, and at least one connecting element, positioned for connecting between at least one end of the cable-holder element and the respective anchoring plate. In particular, the connecting element is configured to allow a reciprocal movement, between the respective end of the cable-holder element and the respective anchoring plate, at least about two axes of rotation which are not parallel to each other and preferably perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: Described is a device for connecting between the bellows and the frame of articulated vehicles, including a connecting element having a hooking portion which can be coupled to an end edge of a bellows, and an engagement portion which can be inserted in a compartment defined by a rigid support of the frame of the vehicle and abutting at least one first inner wall of the compartment; the device also has an elastically deformable insertion element, also positioned in the compartment between the connecting element and a second inner wall, for stably engaging the engagement portion against said first inner wall. The insertion element and the connecting element comprise reciprocal coupling means configured for making a mutual connection between the insertion element and the connecting element.

Abstract: Described is a fixing device for fixing together a first and a second structure, each of said structures having at least a first and a second cavity, the device comprising a first and a second fixing element, each fixing element having a body comprising a seat and a pin, wherein: the pin of the first fixing element is configured to be inserted, freely passing through, in the first cavities of the first and of the second structure and to be reversibly coupled to the seat of the second fixing element, and the pin of the second fixing element is configured to be inserted, freely passing through, in the second cavities of the first and of the second structure and to be reversibly coupled to the seat of the first fixing element.

Abstract: A cable supporting device for articulated vehicles, designed for installing in an intercommunicating compartment between two adjacent cabins of an articulated vehicle, including at least one cable-holder element, defining internally at least one channel for housing at least one cable, two anchoring plates connected or connectable to respective ends of the cable-holder element and each configured for stable mounting to a different end portion of the articulated vehicle, and at least one connecting element, positioned for connecting between at least one end of the cable-holder element and the respective anchoring plate. In particular, the connecting element is configured to allow a reciprocal movement, between the respective end of the cable-holder element and the respective anchoring plate, at least about two axes of rotation which are not parallel to each other and preferably perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A device for connecting a first unit and a second unit of an articulated vehicle, including means for connecting the first and second unit, configured for allowing a movement on a horizontal plane of the first and second unit, for varying the relative position on the horizontal plane between the first and second unit, and a movement on a vertical plane of the first and second unit, for varying the relative position on the vertical plane between the first and second unit, the connecting means being at least in part made from composite material reinforced with fibre.

Abstract: A method of acquiring images of an object arranged on a supporting surface includes providing at least one optical image acquisition apparatus of the object provided with an optical axis; in a work step of the optical apparatus an acquired image is processed to correct a possible perspective distortion of the image and at least one feature of the object is extracted from the processed image. The method further includes associating a known reference plane with the object and, in a configuration step of the optical apparatus preceding the work step, obtaining a corresponding inclination between the reference plane and the optical axis; processing the acquired image in fact comprises identifying a processing mode determined as a function of the corresponding inclination and applying this preset processing mode to correct the possible perspective distortion.

Abstract: Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations.

Abstract: A method of acquiring images of an object arranged on a supporting surface includes providing at least one optical image acquisition apparatus of the object provided with an optical axis; in a work step of the optical apparatus an acquired image is processed to correct a possible perspective distortion of the image and at least one feature of the object is extracted from the processed image. The method further includes associating a known reference plane with the object and, in a configuration step of the optical apparatus preceding the work step, obtaining a corresponding inclination between the reference plane and the optical axis; processing the acquired image in fact comprises identifying a processing mode determined as a function of the corresponding inclination and applying this preset processing mode to correct the possible perspective distortion.

Abstract: Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations.

Abstract: Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations.

Abstract: Data reading systems and methods for operating data readers such as optical code readers and RFID readers. Certain preferred embodiments are directed to data readers having improved operation features for switching between various operation modes such as, for example, switching between handheld/portable mode and fixed mode using an on board inertial sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscopic device capable of sensing various movements, motions, and/or orientations.

Abstract: A method for charging batteries, in particular lithium batteries, includes the steps of connecting a battery electrically to a battery-charging apparatus, dispensing electric power to the battery by means of the battery-charging apparatus, and regulating the electric current and voltage dispensed by the battery-charging apparatus to the battery. The regulating step includes the steps of detecting the voltage at the terminals of the battery and regulating the voltage dispensed by the battery-charging apparatus, during a phase of constant-voltage battery charging, depending on the voltage detected at the terminals of the battery, to compensate for parasitic voltage drops existing between the battery (1) and the battery-charging apparatus.

Abstract: A method for charging batteries, in particular lithium batteries, includes the steps of connecting a battery electrically to a battery-charging apparatus, dispensing electric power to the battery by means of the battery-charging apparatus, and regulating the electric current and voltage dispensed by the battery-charging apparatus to the battery. The regulating step includes the steps of detecting the voltage at the terminals of the battery and regulating the voltage dispensed by the battery-charging apparatus, during a phase of constant-voltage battery charging, depending on the voltage detected at the terminals of the battery, to compensate for parasitic voltage drops existing between the battery (1) and the battery-charging apparatus.

Abstract: In an apparatus for the preparation of a plurality of drinks from cartridges that are provided with an optical code on one of its faces identifying the cartridge itself and the corresponding drink, the reading of the optical code is made more certain and reliable thanks to a stretching member that extends the portion of the face of the cartridge containing the optical code, so as to deform it into a predetermined position, facing the reading window.

Abstract: A roll-up protective device for slideways of elements of machines or systems has a belt, at least partly made of steel, which is rolled up on a roller and, at a free end, has an end link for fixing to an operating element; the belt has a plurality of discontinuity of form lines which are permanent deformation impressions that give the belt a multiple arch configuration.

Abstract: An extractor device for machine tools which have at least one tool-holder machining head has an annular blowing distributor for generating a tubular gaseous barrier around the tool-holder machining head, and an annular extractor manifold, positioned inside the barrier and concentric with the annular blowing distributor, for extracting shavings and/or dusts created by machining confined in the barrier.

Abstract: An extractor device for machine tools which have at least one tool - holder machining head has an annular blowing distributor for generating a tubular gaseous barrier around the tool—holder machining head, and an annular extractor manifold, positioned inside the barrier and concentric with the annular blowing distributor, for extracting shavings and/or dusts created by machining confined in the barrier.