Abstract: The invention relates to a motorized food-processor apparatus (100) which comprises: a housing (101) containing a drive motor (102) for rotating a shaft (103) about an axis of rotation (115), at least one cutter (104) rotated by the motor about the axis, a cover (106) provided with a supply conduit (107) for the foodstuff, an outlet opening (110) for the cut foodstuff; a guide plate (109) for guiding the cut foodstuff to the outlet opening (110), comprising at least one guide ridge (111), an outlet tool (112) located in the path of the foodstuff towards the outlet opening, and at least one drive unit (114) for driving through the outlet tool.

Abstract: This test method for validating a specification of a graphical interface consists of developing a scenario file corresponding to the validation test to be performed. The scenario file includes a plurality of instructions, in a natural programming language, each instruction including a function, parameters and an expected state of the graphical interface following the application of the function. The test is automatically performed by interpreting the scenario file so as to generate commands intended for an engine capable of interacting with the graphical interface and monitoring the evolution of its current state, and then analyzing a result file associating each instruction of the scenario file with a result corresponding to the comparison of the current state of the graphical interface following the application of the corresponding command with the expected state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synchronous machine (1) including a stator (2) and a rotor (3). Said machine is provided with at least one sensor (1a) of the angular position of the rotor (3) and is characterized in that the stator (2) includes a winding provided such as to be supplied with polyphase current by an electronic power device. The rotor (3), which includes permanent magnets (4), is provided such as to rotate about the stator (2). The angular position sensor (1a) extends away from the rotor (3) and is in alignment with the latter at the permanent magnets (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a stator tooth (8) for an electrical machine, the stator tooth being intended for holding an electrical wire winding (10). The tooth includes a central portion (24) formed with a contiguous assembly of precut magnetic metal sheets (24a). The metal sheets are secured to one another. The tooth is characterized in that the central portion (24) is enclosed between two longitudinal end portions (25) which are secured to the central portion (24) and each have a radial attachment bolt (11) passing therethrough. The longitudinal end portions (25) have a rounded outer shape (25a) for forming, on the ends of the tooth, a continuous contact surface for the electrical wire(s) wound onto the tooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring ageing of permanent magnets of a synchronous machine comprising a stator and a rotor, the machine being fitted with at least one angular position sensor of the rotor, the rotor comprising the permanent magnets provided to move said rotor around the stator, the angular position sensor comprising at least two fixed magnetic induction measurement sensors extending to an axial end of the rotor, facing and immediately adjacent to the axial edges of the permanent magnets, characterized in that the method consists of: j1) determining, while stopped or during a laden or unladen rotation phase of the synchronous machine, the maximum value of the magnetic induction using the magnetic induction measurement sensors and the electronic unit; j2) comparing the measured maximum magnetic induction value with a reference value; and j3) if the maximum magnetic induction value is less than the reference value, presenting a difference determined with respect to said reference value

Abstract: The moving part, designed to move past a fixed rotor with coils, comprises a metallic chassis to which magnets, arranged in parallel rows of alternating polarity, are bonded. Non-metallic fixing strips, screwed to the chassis, are positioned longitudinally between each row of magnets, extend along the entire length of these rows and mechanically immobilize the magnets. Each fixing strip comprises a bearing base with convex rounded flanks which immobilize the magnets vertically and collaborates with a concave rounded portion, formed in the adjacent edge face of the magnets over at least half of the height thereof. The strip also comprises a longitudinal upper extension acting as a spacer between the rows of magnets and immobilizing the magnets laterally. The invention is of benefit to the manufacturers of rotary or linear electrotechnical machines such as motors or generators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor including a one-piece metal frame having a cylindrical portion that is closed on one side by a closure portion forming a hub. Parallel axial rows of permanent magnets are mechanically and directly attached to the inner surface of the cylindrical portion of the frame by strips. The strips are preferably non-magnetic, and attached mechanically to the frame and arranged longitudinally between each row of magnets. The strips have a base that rests on the frame and the base is extended by flaring by two outwardly inclined sides. The inclined sides engage with inward inclined surfaces that have a complementary shape on the corresponding lateral edges of the adjacent magnets, such that the magnets are locked vertically and laterally.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting a short circuit between the phases of a polyphase synchronous machine (1) comprising a stator (2) and a rotor (3), said machine being fitted with at least one angular position sensor (1a) of the rotor (3), the rotor (3) comprising means for generating a magnetic induction provided to move said rotor around the stator (2), the angular position sensor (1a) comprising at least two magnetic induction measurement sensors (6), the induction measurement sensors (6) extending to an axial end (3a) of the rotor (3), facing and immediately adjacent to the axial edges (4a) of the means for generating a magnetic induction, characterized in that said method consists of: i1) using the values measured and supplied by the induction measurement sensors, i2) calculating the gradient of the curve of the measured values as a function of time, i3) comparing the calculated gradient with a threshold value, Vs, and i4) if the calculated gradient is greater than or equal to the threshold

Abstract: This test method for validating a specification of a graphical interface consists of developing a scenario file corresponding to the validation test to be performed. The scenario file includes a plurality of instructions, in a natural programming language, each instruction including a function, parameters and an expected state of the graphical interface following the application of the function. The test is automatically performed by interpreting the scenario file so as to generate commands intended for an engine capable of interacting with the graphical interface and monitoring the evolution of its current state, and then analyzing a result file associating each instruction of the scenario file with a result corresponding to the comparison of the current state of the graphical interface following the application of the corresponding command with the expected state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recharging an electrical energy source (S) on-board an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising at least two electric traction motors (M1,M2) respectively associated with a first and second traction converter (C1,C2) and a control electronics (E), said vehicle functioning according to a traction mode using electrical energy provided by the electrical energy source (S), according to a braking mode for recharging said electrical energy source (S) during braking or deceleration phases, and according to a shutdown recharge mode for recharging said electrical energy source (S) during the shutdown phases of the vehicle, characterized in that it consists of utilizing the control electronics (E) managing the traction converters (C1,C2) to carry out a static reconfiguration both of the two converters (C1,C2) and of the motors (M1,M2), in order to transform said converters (C1,C2) associated with the motors (M1,M2) into a charger for the on-board energy source (S).

Abstract: A vehicle that includes: a towing axle connected to a heat engine; a directional axle; and a complementary axle that is neither directional nor motor-driven. When the vehicle is hybridized according to the method of the invention, the wheels of the complementary axle are removed and replaced by in-wheel motors, each connected with an inverter specifically dedicated for supplying electrical power thereto from an electrical power battery. A control housing is also provided, that has built-in acceleration control devices connected to the accelerator pedal, and built-in deceleration control devices connected to the brake pedal, so as to control and monitor all the mechanisms needed for the driver to transparently accelerate and decelerate the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stator tooth (8) for an electrical machine, said stator tooth being intended for holding an electrical wire winding (10). Said tooth comprises a central portion (24) formed with a contiguous assembly of precut magnetic metal sheets (24a). Said metal sheets are secured to one another. Said tooth is characterized in that the central portion (24) is enclosed between two longitudinal end portions (25) which are secured to the central portion (24) and each have a radial attachment bolt (11) passing therethrough. Said longitudinal end portions (25) have a rounded outer shape (25a) for forming, on the ends of the tooth, a continuous contact surface for the electrical wire(s) wound onto said tooth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring ageing of permanent magnets (4) of a synchronous machine (1) comprising a stator (2) and a rotor (3), said machine (1) being fitted with at least one angular position sensor (la) of the rotor (3), the rotor (3) comprising the permanent magnets (4) provided to move said rotor around the stator (2), the angular position sensor (1a) comprising at least two fixed magnetic induction measurement sensors (6) extending to an axial end (3a) of the rotor (3), facing and immediately adjacent to the axial edges (4a) of the permanent magnets (4), characterized in that said method consists of: j1) determining, while stopped or during a laden or unladen rotation phase of the synchronous machine (1), the maximum value of the magnetic induction using the magnetic induction measurement sensors (6) and the electronic unit; j2) comparing the measured maximum magnetic induction value with a reference value; and j3) if the maximum magnetic induction value is less than the reference v

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting a short circuit between the phases of a polyphase synchronous machine (1) comprising a stator (2) and a rotor (3), said machine being fitted with at least one angular position sensor (1a) of the rotor (3), the rotor (3) comprising means for generating a magnetic induction provided to move said rotor around the stator (2), the angular position sensor (1a) comprising at least two magnetic induction measurement sensors (6), the induction measurement sensors (6) extending to an axial end (3a) of the rotor (3), facing and immediately adjacent to the axial edges (4a) of the means for generating a magnetic induction, characterized in that said method consists of: i1) using the values measured and supplied by the induction measurement sensors, i2) calculating the gradient of the curve of the measured values as a function of time, i3) comparing the calculated gradient with a threshold value, Vs, and i4) if the calculated gradient is greater than or equal to the threshold

Abstract: The invention relates to a synchronous machine (1) including a stator (2) and a rotor (3). Said machine is provided with at least one sensor (1a) of the angular position of the rotor (3) and is characterized in that the stator (2) includes a winding provided such as to be supplied with polyphase current by an electronic power device. The rotor (3), which includes permanent magnets (4), is provided such as to rotate about the stator (2). The angular position sensor (1a) extends away from the rotor (3) and is in alignment with the latter at the permanent magnets (4).

Abstract: The moving part, designed to move past a fixed rotor with coils, comprises a metallic chassis to which magnets, arranged in parallel rows of alternating polarity, are bonded. Non-metallic fixing strips, screwed to the chassis, are positioned longitudinally between each row of magnets, extend along the entire length of these rows and mechanically immobilize the magnets. Each fixing strip comprises a bearing base with convex rounded flanks which immobilize the magnets vertically and collaborates with a concave rounded portion, formed in the adjacent edge face of the magnets over at least half of the height thereof. The strip also comprises a longitudinal upper extension acting as a spacer between the rows of magnets and immobilizing the magnets laterally. The invention is of benefit to the manufacturers of rotary or linear electrotechnical machines such as motors or generators.

Abstract: A friction device has a center axis (A) and a mid plane (P) perpendicular to the center axis (A). The friction device comprises first and second shields coaxial to the center axis (A) and pieced together to form a radially emerging peripheral slot between internal faces thereof, first and second friction linings fixed to external faces of the first and second shields, first connecting torques made in one piece with the first shield and having a circumferential orientation, second connecting torques made in one piece with the second shield and having a circumferential orientation, and a progressiveness element disposed in the peripheral slot and pressed between the internal faces of the first and second shields. The second connecting torques are inclined with respect to a plane of the second shield towards the mid plane (P) of the friction disc. The progressiveness element at least partly comprises an addition silicone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a friction device for a clutch, particularly of a motor vehicle. The inventive friction device comprises first and second axially-spaced coaxial friction lining members which are defined by opposing friction faces. The device also comprises means for linking the two friction lining members which are solidly connected to one another. The first friction lining member is essentially ring shaped. The aforementioned linking means comprise linking tongue elements which are each equipped with a first end for solidly connecting to an inner edge of the first friction lining member and a second end for solidly connecting to the second friction lining member. Moreover, a deviation angle is provided between said first and second connecting ends, which can vary according to the axial spacing of the two friction lining member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a smooth engagement element of a clutch friction disc, in particular for a motor vehicle, consisting, at least partly in a silicone addition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring at least the pressure of a fluid present in a chamber (16), comprising a sensitive element (36) arranged in a housing (38), supported by a joint (10) inserted between two elements (12, 14) which form said chamber. According to the invention, the housing (38) is open in the direction of the chamber (16) and the sensitive element (36) is enclosed in a material (67) filling said housing.