Abstract: An autonomous impact detection device includes at least one impact detector; at least one wireless transmission device configured to transmit the information collected by the impact detector; at least one energy storage device configured to supply the impact detector and the wireless transmission device with energy; at least one Seebeck module configured to supply the storage device with energy when a temperature gradient is applied thereto; the wireless transmission device being configured to supply the storage device with energy when the temperature gradient to which the Seebeck module is exposed is not sufficient.

Abstract: An impact detection device includes an impact detector, a wireless communication device, an energy storage device, an autonomous electrical energy generation device, a device for receiving energy by radio frequency, the device being configured to adopt the following two modes: a first mode, referred to as autonomous mode, in which the autonomous electrical energy generation device is configured to supply the impact detector and the wireless communication device; a second mode, referred to as external mode, in which the device for receiving energy by radio frequency is configured to supply the impact detector and the wireless communication device.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution assembly for an airplane, the assembly including an electric switch device for placing in a Karman fairing of the airplane.

Abstract: An electrical connection member capable of detecting discontinuities in an electrical network is provided. The connection member includes a casing having at least three branches, each of the branches including, at the end of same, at least one terminal for electrical connection to a respective piece of equipment, and least one main conductor linking two terminals at the ends of two branches in the casing, at least one secondary conductor linking at least one terminal of the end of the third branch in the casing, and including an electrical coupler designed to inject an electrical test signal from the secondary conductor into the main conductor, and to transmit, to the secondary conductor, an electrical response signal generated by the reflection of the electrical test signal against a discontinuity encountered in the electrical network.

Abstract: An electrical power supply device for an aircraft on the ground, the device including two electricity generators driven by an auxiliary power unit, wherein the first generator is connected by a selective connection/disconnection mechanism to an aircraft network and to an electrical taxiing network, and is configured to deliver either a first AC voltage to the aircraft network when it is connected to that network, or an AC voltage or a power to the taxiing network when it is connected to that network, and wherein the second generator is connected by the connection/disconnection mechanism to the aircraft network to deliver the first AC voltage to that network solely when the first generator is powering the taxiing network.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution assembly for an airplane, the assembly including an electric switch device for placing in a Karman fairing of the airplane.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical connection member, characterised in that it is capable of detecting discontinuities in an electrical network and comprises a casing having at least three branches, each of the branches comprising, at the end of same, at least one terminal for electrical connection to a respective piece of equipment, and least one main conductor linking two terminals at the ends of two branches in the casing, at least one secondary conductor linking at least one terminal of the end of the third branch in the casing, and comprising an electrical coupler designed to inject an electrical test signal from the secondary conductor into the main conductor, and to transmit, to the secondary conductor, an electrical response signal generated by the reflection of the electrical test signal against a discontinuity encountered in the electrical network.

Abstract: An electrical power supply device for an aircraft on the ground, the device including two electricity generators driven by an auxiliary power unit, wherein the first generator is connected by a selective connection/disconnection mechanism to an aircraft network and to an electrical taxiing network, and is configured to deliver either a first AC voltage to the aircraft network when it is connected to that network, or an AC voltage or a power to the taxiing network when it is connected to that network, and wherein the second generator is connected by the connection/disconnection mechanism to the aircraft network to deliver the first AC voltage to that network solely when the first generator is powering the taxiing network.

Abstract: A retention device, in the form of a trunking with a substantially U-shaped section, for retaining at least one cable running along the structure of an aircraft, fastened to said structure by a fastening device and providing an electrical continuity over the whole of its length is disclosed. The device is electrically connected to a current-return circuit from the items of equipment of the aircraft. The trunking includes at least one curve on its longitudinal axis corresponding substantially to that of a frame of a fuselage. It is intended to be mounted on a frame of an aircraft made of carbon fibers and to protect the skin of the aircraft against a possible contact with a damaged cable.

Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one electric harness where it passes through a through hole in a composite material structure, the structure presenting two faces into which the hole opens out, the device including a first element made of dielectric material presenting a first bearing surface designed to be applied against one of the faces of the structure and a sleeve having a first end secured to the first bearing surface and having outside dimensions that are smaller than those of the hole so as to be capable of being inserted therein, and a second element made of dielectric material presenting at least one second bearing surface suitable for being applied against the other face of the structure.

Abstract: Device for holding the cables of an aircraft onto the structure of the said aircraft, the said device having substantially the shape of a first trunking element, forming a basic trunking element, comprising means for coupling to the aircraft structure that are positioned on the side of its bottom and arranged to receive at least one cable running along the structure of the said aircraft and to provide an electrical continuity over the whole of its length, characterized in that the said basic trunking element comprises first attachment means capable of interacting with corresponding attachment means of a second trunking element, forming a lateral extension trunking element.

Abstract: A device for storing an excess length of a cable, the device includes two separate guide members configured to guide the cable, each guide member presenting a groove for receiving the cable, the relative position of the guide members being adjustable with a longitudinal part extending having a first end and a free second end, the first end being secured to one of the guide members, the longitudinal part being suitable for being fastened to the other guide member from the free second end and being capable of being moved relative to the other guide member while remaining fastened thereto.

Abstract: Device for holding the cables of an aircraft onto the structure of the said aircraft, the said device having substantially the shape of a first trunking element, forming a basic trunking element, comprising means for coupling to the aircraft structure that are positioned on the side of its bottom and arranged to receive at least one cable running along the structure of the said aircraft and to provide an electrical continuity over the whole of its length, characterized in that the said basic trunking element comprises first attachment means capable of interacting with corresponding attachment means of a second trunking element, forming a lateral extension trunking element.

Abstract: A retention device, in the form of a trunking with a substantially U-shaped section, for retaining at least one cable running along the structure of an aircraft, fastened to said structure by a fastening means and providing an electrical continuity over the whole of its length, said device being electrically connected to a current-return circuit from the items of equipment of said aircraft, characterized in that said trunking comprises at least one curve on its longitudinal axis corresponding substantially to that of a frame of a fuselage. It is intended to be mounted on a frame of an aircraft made of carbon fibers and to protect the skin of the aircraft against a possible contact with a damaged cable.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for storing an excess length of at least one optical fiber or some other type of cable, the device comprising two separate guide members configured to guide a portion of at least one optical fiber or one cable, each guide member presenting a periphery that is substantially perpendicular to a plane in a travel direction, said periphery including in a fraction of its outline a groove that is suitable for receiving a portion of at least one optical fiber or one cable, said groove being defined by at least one curved portion having at least a radius of curvature that is greater than the minimum radius of curvature that is acceptable for the fiber or the cable, and the relative position of said guide members in said plane being adjustable with the help of at least one longitudinal part extending parallel to the travel direction and having a first end and a free second end, said first end being secured to one of the guide members, said longitudinal part being suitable for being faste

Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one electric harness where it passes through a through hole in a composite material structure, said structure presenting two faces into which said hole opens out, said device comprising a first element made of dielectric material presenting a first bearing surface designed to be applied against one of the faces of the structure and a sleeve having a first end secured to said first bearing surface and having outside dimensions that are smaller than those of said hole so as to be capable of being inserted therein, and a second element made of dielectric material presenting at least one second bearing surface suitable for being applied against the other face of the structure, said first and second elements being fastened together in the thickness of said sleeve by using at least one clip tab secured to one of said first and second elements and at least one clip notch provided in the other element.