Abstract: A power storage module for a hybrid system. The module includes internal absorption elements for absorbing electrolytes, and gasses thereof, that may have separated from a storage cell within the module owing to overvoltages. The module may further include external indicator(s) for indicating that such separated electrolytes are contained within the module case. It is possible to protect a user of the power storage module who wants to open the case of this module, in the event that the power storage cell has released electrolyte in gaseous and/or liquid form into the interior of the case.

Abstract: A built-in equipment for a micro-hybrid device for an automotive vehicle, and to a micro-hybrid device comprising the same. The built-in equipment for a micro-hybrid device for an automotive vehicle of the present invention can be electrically connected to operational components of the micro-hybrid device and comprises a pack of super-capacitors provided with voltage balancing means and electronic circuits. The equipment comprises a housing containing a first compartment for receiving the pack of super-capacitors, and a second for receiving the electronic circuits and the voltage balancing means.

Abstract: An electrical power supply device for a motor vehicle, which includes a tray made of a heat-conducting material, in which there is positioned at least one ultra-high capacity energy storage unit liable to emit heat, the tray including at least one housing to accommodate at least one electrical energy storage unit with the presence of a heat-conducting layer made of a heat conducting adhesive or a heat-conducting resin interposed without clearance between the storage unit and the interior face of the wall of the associated housing so as to conduct the heat emitted by the unit.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a power sub-assembly (3) for a micro-hybrid system (1) in an automobile includes an AC-DC converter (8) with a transistor bridge (13), an energy storage device (10) and a power bus (9) including at least two cylindrical conductors (22, 22?). According to the disclosure, conductors (22, 22?) include respective coaxial cylindrical surfaces (23, 23?). The power bus integrated in the power subassembly allows for a parasitic inductance that is by far lower than that of the standard cables in power subassemblies of the prior art, particularly in order to avoid overvoltage at the terminals of the transistors in the AC-DC converter.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electric power supply device (10) for a motor vehicle, which is mounted in the motor vehicle and is designed to connect at least one electrical machine (12) capable of operating as an electric engine and/or an electric generator, to a battery (16) of the vehicle, comprising a single housing (32) including cooling means and having a lower part (34) forming a box for receiving at least one electric power storage unit (20).

Abstract: A power storage module for a hybrid system. The module includes internal absorption elements for absorbing electrolytes, and gasses thereof, that may have separated from a storage cell within the module owing to overvoltages. The module may further include external indicator(s) for indicating that such separated electrolytes are contained within the module case. It is possible to protect a user of the power storage module who wants to open the case of this module, in the event that the power storage cell has released electrolyte in gaseous and/or liquid form into the interior of the case.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electric power supply device (10) for a motor vehicle, which is mounted in the motor vehicle and is designed to connect at least one electrical machine (12) capable of operating as an electric engine and/or an electric generator, to a battery (16) of the vehicle, comprising a single housing (32) including cooling means and having a lower part (34) forming a box for receiving at least one electric power storage unit (20).

Abstract: An electrical power supply device for a motor vehicle, which includes a tray made of a heat-conducting material, in which there is positioned at least one ultra-high capacity energy storage unit liable to emit heat, the tray including at least one housing to accommodate at least one electrical energy storage unit with the presence of a heat-conducting layer made of a heat conducting adhesive or a heat-conducting resin interposed without clearance between the storage unit and the interior face of the wall of the associated housing so as to conduct the heat emitted by the unit.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, a power sub-assembly (3) for a micro-hybrid system (1) in an automobile includes an AC-DC converter (8) with a transistor bridge (13), an energy storage device (10) and a power bus (9) including at least two cylindrical conductors (22, 22?). According to the disclosure, conductors (22, 22?) include respective coaxial cylindrical surfaces (23, 23?). The power bus integrated in the power subassembly allows for a parasitic inductance that is by far lower than that of the standard cables in power subassemblies of the prior art, particularly in order to avoid overvoltage at the terminals of the transistors in the AC-DC converter.

Abstract: The power sub-assembly (3) for a micro-hybrid system (1) in an automobile includes a AC-DC converter (8) with a transistor bridge (13), an energy storage device (10) and a power bus (9) including at least two substantially symmetrical and parallel conductors (22). The conductors (22) include respective substantially planar surfaces (23, 23?) facing each other. The power bus integrated in the power subassembly allows for a parasitic inductance that is by far lower than that of the standard cables in power subassemblies of the prior art, particularly in order to avoid overvoltage at the terminals of the transistors in the AC-DC converter.

Abstract: A built-in equipment for a micro-hybrid device for an automotive vehicle, and to a micro-hybrid device comprising the same. The built-in equipment for a micro-hybrid device for an automotive vehicle of the present invention can be electrically connected to operational components of the micro-hybrid device and comprises a pack of super-capacitors provided with voltage balancing means and electronic circuits. The equipment comprises a housing containing a first compartment for receiving the pack of super-capacitors, and a second for receiving the electronic circuits and the voltage balancing means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective cover which is intended to be mounted on the rear bearing (14) of a polyphased rotating electrical machine, such as an alternator or an alternator-starter for a motor vehicle. The inventive cover is of the type that consists of: an outer frame comprising a rear bearing and supporting a polyphased wound stator, the phase outputs thereof being connected to a phase connector (102); and a support which is made from an electrically-insulating material, which is mounted in a fixed manner to the rear bearing and which supports the phase connector (102). The cover is designed both to support the phase connector and to cover the rear bearing. The invention also relates to an alternator and an alternator-starter comprising one such cover. The invention is suitable for alternators and alternator-starters for motor vehicles.

Abstract: A power supply device for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing containing at least one unit for storing electrical energy and cooling means of the unit consisting of at least two cooling devices which can be selectively controlled by control means for regulating the quantity of heat to be dissipated by the cooling means.

Abstract: An electrical energy storage device (1), in particular for equipping a motor vehicle, comprises: at least one energy storage cell (2), p1 an electronic unit (3), comprising in particular an electronic card (11), the electronic unit being in particular different from a voltage converter, at least one electrical connection (4) connecting the at least one energy storage cell and the electronic unit to enable this electronic unit to have available information representing an electrical quantity, in particular an electrical potential, of the energy storage cell, the electrical connection comprising at least one substantially rigid electrical element (12) provided with an end (15) remote from the cell (2).

Abstract: A connection box for connecting at least two electric power storage units. The two storage units are electrically connected by a connection box mounted at least on one of them, the box containing a circuit of connecting elements providing electrical connections to two separate distribution networks via terminals and to another connector.

Abstract: A fiction clutch device comprising a flywheel with a front end designed to be fixed to a vehicle crankshaft (11) and a rear end in the form of a hollow-shaped reaction plate (4) with a central recess (39) externally defined by a friction surface (37) and a friction disc (20), including at its external periphery at least a friction lining (16) to be in contact with the reaction plate (4) friction surface (37). The friction lining (16) is integral with a support (21) elastically coupled via a torque damper (20a) to a central hub (15) designed to be interlocked in rotation with a driven shaft. The torque damper (20a) penetrates into the reaction plate (4) central recess (39) and the flywheel (13) bearing between its front and rear ends the rotor (6) of a rotating electric machine (2) comprising a fixed stator (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to an interposed electrical connector which is intended to connect two stacked electronic circuits and to the method of mounting same. The inventive connector (1) comprising plugs (4) which are borne by a base (4), a guide (11) and guide means (12) which are disposed between the guide and the base. According to the invention, at least some of the aforementioned plugs (4) project out from the base (10) such that they can be slid into a housing (13) that passes through the guide (11). The guide means (12) comprise a first projecting part (14) which is solidly connected to the base (10) and a second complementary part (15) which is solidly connected to the guide (11). The base (10) is intended to be fixed to a first circuit while the first part (14) of the guide means (12) is intended to be guided through the second part (15) of the guide means (12) as well as a second circuit (3).

Abstract: The electric machine includes a front end plate (13), a rear end plate (14), a rotor (4) installed between the said end plates, and a magnetic target (50) with axial or radial reading fixed onto a target holder installed between the rotor (4) and one of the said end plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interposed electrical connector which is intended to connect two stacked electronic circuits and to the method of mounting same. The inventive connector (1) comprising plugs (4) which are borne by a base (4), a guide (11) and guide means (12) which are disposed between the guide and the base. According to the invention, at least some of the aforementioned plugs (4) project out from the base (10) such that they can be slid into a housing (13) that passes through the guide (11). The guide means (12) comprise a first projecting part (14) which is solidly connected to the base (10) and a second complementary part (15) which is solidly connected to the guide (11). The base (10) is intended to be fixed to a first circuit while the first part (14) of the guide means (12) is intended to be guided through the second part (15) of the guide means (12) as well as a second circuit (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective cover which is intended to be mounted on the rear bearing (14) of a polyphased rotating electrical machine, such as an alternator or an alternator-starter for a motor vehicle. The inventive cover is of the type that consists of: an outer frame comprising a rear bearing and supporting a polyphased wound stator, the phase outputs thereof being connected to a phase connector (102); and a support which is made from an electrically-insulating material, which is mounted in a fixed manner to the rear bearing and which supports the phase connector (102). The cover is designed both to support the phase connector and to cover the rear bearing. The invention also relates to an alternator and an alternator-starter comprising one such cover. The invention is suitable for alternators and alternator-starters for motor vehicles.