Abstract: The side-channel blower/aspirator (1), comprises an impeller (2) equipped with a plurality of blades (21) and a casing (13, 14), in which the impeller (2) is enclosed and within which an annular conduit (C) is defined in which the blades (21) rotate. The blades (21) comprise at least one longitudinally curved portion, defining a concavity (23) facing the advancement direction of the blades (21) within the conduit.

Abstract: A decompression braking device in an endothermic engine (1) is provided of the type comprising a lever axle (2) on which a plurality of eccentric bushings (31) of a corresponding plurality of levers (3) provided with tappets (4) are rotationally and eccentrically mounted for actuating a plurality of exhaust valves (5), and a camshaft (30) for actuating the plurality of levers (3), the device is characterized in that it comprises an actuating member (6, 61) mounted externally to the lever axle (2) and connected to the latter by linkages (8, 9, 10), such that a respective rotation of the bushings (31) by a predetermined angular value (?), with consequent displacement of the hinging axis of the levers (3), corresponds to each excursion of the actuating member (6, 61).

Abstract: A method is described for anchoring a fastening element (11) in a mineral component (1), in which a bore hole (2) is provided in the component (1) using a drill bit having a nominal drill bit diameter, and a fastening element (11) is then screwed into the provided bore hole (2). The fastening element (11) has a shank (12) which is provided with rotary engagement device (16) for a setting tool, and has a core diameter (K) and cutting edges (21) on a first end region. The fastening element has a self-tapping thread (17) in which the difference between the outer diameter of the thread (17) and the core diameter (K) of the shank (12) corresponds to 0.05 to 0.7 times the pitch of the thread (17). A drill bit is used which has a nominal drill bit diameter corresponding to 0.95 to 1.10 times the core diameter (K) of the shank (12). Also described is a fastening element (11) for anchoring in a mineral component (1).

Abstract: An anchoring element for being mounted on a shaft (52; 62; 72; 92) of a fastening element (51; 61; 71; 91) has a through-opening for the shaft (52; 62; 72; 92) and a strip extending around the through-opening (12; 32; 82) over an angular region of more than 360°.

Abstract: A flat ring-shaped anchoring element (11; 31; 71) for mounting on a shaft (52; 62) of a fastening element (51; 61) provided with an outer profile (53), includes a through-opening (12; 32) for the shaft (52; 62) and at least one compensation recess (13; 33) located radially outwardly of the through-opening (12; 32) and opening thereto.

Abstract: An anchoring element for being mounted on a shaft (52) of a fastening element (51) includes a sleeve-shaped base body (13; 33; 63; 73; 83) forming a through-opening (12; 32; 62; 72; 82) for the shaft (52), and anchoring sections (15; 35; 85) projecting outwardly from an outer side of the base body (13) for anchoring on a wall of a borehole (42). Each of the anchoring sections (15; 35; 85) has at least four sides, with one of the sides forming a connection side (89) for connecting a respective anchoring section (15; 35, 85) with the base body (13; 33; 63; 73; 83) and with at least a side located opposite the connection side (89) forming a cleaning side (90) of the respective anchoring section (15; 35; 85). The cleaning side (90) has at least one cleaning edge for cleaning the wall of the borehole (42) during driving of the anchoring element (11; 31; 61; 71; 81) in the borehole (42).

Abstract: The present invention is relative to an internal combustion engine equipped with a plurality of combustion chambers such to allow the variation of the opening of the valves of said chambers by means of an actuator. The engine according to the invention comprises a cylinder head having a supporting axle (2) on which a plurality of bushings (16, 16?) is mounted. Said bushings are made integral one another in rotation around the supporting axle by means of a plate (12) rigidly connected at least in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: An endothermic engine comprising: a plurality of combustion chambers each provided with at least one valve and a lever (11) adapted to cause the opening of said valve; a camshaft (1) with a plurality of cams adapted to control said levers; a cylinder head having a supporting axle (2) on which a plurality of bushings (16, 16?) are rotationally and eccentrically mounted, each of which rotationally supports one of said levers; an actuator (8) adapted to cause the rotation of said bushings by a predetermined angle; characterised in that said bushings are made reciprocally integral in rotation around said supporting axle by means of a plate (12), preferably formed by a series of overlapping sheets (14), connected rigidly to them at least in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A decompression braking device in an endothermic engine (1) is provided of the type comprising a lever axle (2) on which a plurality of eccentric bushings (31) of a corresponding plurality of levers (3) provided with tappets (4) are rotationally and eccentrically mounted for actuating a plurality of exhaust valves (5), and a camshaft (30) for actuating said plurality of levers (3), the device is characterised in that it comprises an actuating member (6, 61) mounted externally to said lever axle (2) and connected to the latter by means of linkages (8, 9, 10), such that a respective rotation of said bushings (31) by a predetermined angular value (?), with consequent displacement of the hinging axis of said levers (3), corresponds to each excursion of said actuating member (6, 60).

Abstract: A chain transmission device for controlling the timing system of an internal combustion engine with two overhead camshafts, and having a first chain transmission from the drive shaft to an intermediate shaft, and a second chain transmission from the intermediate shaft to both the camshafts; and wherein the first transmission defines a step-down transmission ratio between the drive shaft and the intermediate shaft; the second transmission defines a step-down transmission ratio between the intermediate shaft and the camshafts; the chain of the second transmission has a pitch smaller than the pitch of the chain of the first transmission; and the intermediate shaft is defined by the drive shaft of a fuel pump of the engine.

Abstract: A fixing member (1) designed for at least partially interlocking axial securement in a solid body (4) by means of an initially fluid setting material (2) introduced into a blind borehole (3), and is intermediately mechanically fixed and adjustable. The fixing member (1) is a peripherally closed medium to thickwalled tubular member (5), at least in part radially deformed and of uniform wall thickness having an axial passageway (6) extending through it.

Abstract: A concrete anchor bolt formed of an axially extending fixing member (1) having a first axially extending section (5) fixable in a tapped blind borehole (3) in a first solid body (4) secured by a temporarily fluid fixing agent (2) and an axially protruding second axially extending section (7) embeddable in a subsequently settable second solid body (6), wherein a conically shaped section sleeve (8) is present on the second section (7).

Abstract: An internal-combustion engine, in particular for a vehicle, is provided with a plurality of cylinders and a cylinder head which defines, for each cylinder, at least one exhaust duct and at least one intake duct; the engine is further provided with an exhaust manifold communicating with the exhaust ducts, and a system for recirculating exhaust gas from the exhaust manifold to the intake ducts; the system comprises a further manifold which distributes the recirculated exhaust gases to the intake ducts and communicates with the exhaust manifold through a recirculation duct provided at least partly directly in the cylinder head which is provided with a heat exchanger for cooling the recirculated exhaust gases.

Abstract: An induction manifold for an internal-combustion engine, comprising an elongate main body having longitudinal inner cavity provided with an opening adapted to communicate with the intake orifices of the engine, an inlet duct provided with an air-inlet opening and communicating with the cavity, a feed duct for EGR gases formed integrally with the manifold and comprising a first portion extending inside the main body from an inlet orifice for EGR gases to the air-inlet duct and from a second portion extending inside the inlet duct and provided with an outlet opening in the inlet duct itself, and a baffle disposed in the inlet duct between the air-inlet opening and the outlet opening of the feed duct for directing the air and the EGR gases towards a mixing zone inside the inlet duct and situated at a predetermined distance from the cavity of the main body.

Abstract: A concrete anchor bolt formed of an axially extending fixing member (1) having a first axially extending section (5) fixable in a tapped blind borehole (3) in a first solid body (4) secured by a temporarily fluid fixing agent (2) and an axially protruding second axially extending section (7) embeddable in a subsequently settable second solid body (6), wherein a conically shaped section sleeve (8) is present on the second section (7).

Abstract: A chain transmission device for controlling the timing system of an internal combustion engine with two overhead camshafts, and having a first chain transmission from the drive shaft to an intermediate shaft, and a second chain transmission from the intermediate shaft to both the camshafts; and wherein the first transmission defines a step-down transmission ratio between the drive shaft and the intermediate shaft; the second transmission defines a step-down transmission ratio between the intermediate shaft and the camshafts; the chain of the second transmission has a pitch smaller than the pitch of the chain of the first transmission; and the intermediate shaft is defined by the drive shaft of a fuel pump of the engine.

Abstract: A fixing member (1) designed for at least partially interlocking axial securement in a solid body (4) by means of an initially fluid setting material (2) introduced into a blind borehole (3), and is intermediately mechanically fixed and adjustable. The fixing member (1) is a peripherally closed medium to thickwalled tubular member (5), at least in part radially deformed and of uniform wall thickness having an axial passageway (6) extending through it.

Abstract: An internal-combustion engine, in particular for a vehicle, is provided with a plurality of cylinders and a cylinder head which defines, for each cylinder, at least one exhaust duct and at least one intake duct; the engine is further provided with an exhaust manifold communicating with the exhaust ducts, and a system for recirculating exhaust gas from the exhaust manifold to the intake ducts; the system comprises a further manifold which distributes the recirculated exhaust gases to the intake ducts and communicates with the exhaust manifold through a recirculation duct provided at least partly directly in the cylinder head which is provided with a heat exchanger for cooling the recirculated exhaust gases.

Abstract: An induction manifold for an internal-combustion engine, comprising an elongate main body having longitudinal inner cavity provided with an opening adapted to communicate with the intake orifices of the engine, an inlet duct provided with an air-inlet opening and communicating with the cavity, a feed duct for EGR gases formed integrally with the manifold and comprising a first portion extending inside the main body from an inlet orifice for EGR gases to the air-inlet duct and from a second portion extending inside the inlet duct and provided with an outlet opening in the inlet duct itself, and a baffle disposed in the inlet duct between the air-inlet opening and the outlet opening of the feed duct for directing the air and the EGR gases towards a mixing zone inside the inlet duct and situated at a predetermined distance from the cavity of the main body.