Abstract: An assembly including a hydraulic device around a second axis of rotation by means of a proximal rolling-element bearing and a distal rolling-element bearing, the hydraulic device including a shaft, a multi-lobe cam, a cylinder block and a distributor, and a pivoting element adapted to be mounted on an axle, and movable in rotation relative to the hydraulic device around a first axis of rotation. Views along a plane defined by the second axis of rotation and the first axis of rotation, the proximal rolling-element bearing and the distal rolling-element bearing are positioned on either side of the first axis of rotation, in that the cylinder block is positioned between the first axis of rotation and the proximal rolling-element bearing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic device including: a stator and a rotor, in which the rotor can rotate relative to the stator about a first axis of rotation; and a shaft mounted on the rotor such as to rotate therewith. The shaft has a wheel carrier provided at a proximal end thereof and designed to receive a rim and a tire. The shaft includes a through-channel extending from the proximal end to an opposing distal end. The hydraulic device includes an air chamber formed at the distal end of the shaft and connected to the through-channel. The through-channel and air chamber are produced such as to allow a flow of air in order to control the pressure of a tire.

Abstract: An assembly including a hydraulic device around a second axis of rotation by means of a proximal rolling-element bearing and a distal rolling-element bearing, the hydraulic device including a shaft, a multi-lobe cam, a cylinder block and a distributor, and a pivoting element adapted to be mounted on an axle, and movable in rotation relative to the hydraulic device around a first axis of rotation. Views along a plane defined by the second axis of rotation and the first axis of rotation, the proximal rolling-element bearing and the distal rolling-element bearing are positioned on either side of the first axis of rotation, in that the cylinder block is positioned between the first axis of rotation and the proximal rolling-element bearing.

Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus comprising a casing (1) having arranged therein a hydraulic machine (2), a shaft (4) mounted to rotate relative to the casing (1) by means of a bearing (5), a braking system (3) having a plurality of brake disks (31, 34) configured to prevent the shaft (4) rotating relative to the casing (1) in selective manner, and a control system (6, 7) for controlling said braking disks (31, 34), the hydraulic system including an irrigation system adapted to cool said brake disks (31, 34) by means of a fluid, the irrigation system including a fluid inlet (81) and a fluid outlet (82), the hydraulic system being characterized in that the fluid inlet and outlet (81, 82) of the irrigation system define a fluid flow within the casing in which the braking system (3) is downstream from the hydraulic machine (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic device including: a stator and a rotor, in which the rotor can rotate relative to the stator about a first axis of rotation; and a shaft mounted on the rotor such as to rotate therewith. The shaft has a wheel carrier provided at a proximal end thereof and designed to receive a rim and a tire. The shaft includes a through-channel extending from the proximal end to an opposing distal end. The hydraulic device includes an air chamber formed at the distal end of the shaft and connected to the through-channel. The through-channel and air chamber are produced such as to allow a flow of air in order to control the pressure of a tire.

Abstract: A hydraulic machine (1) comprising first and second brake elements (92, 93), a spring washer (65) tending to urge the first and second brake elements (92, 93) in a braking direction, and a brake release piston (61) configured to act on the spring washer (65) in a direction opposing the braking direction, the hydraulic machine being characterized in that the brake release piston (61) comprises a primary brake release piston (61a) associated with a primary brake release chamber (62a), and a secondary brake release piston (61b) associated with a secondary brake release chamber (62b), said primary and secondary chambers (62a, 62b) extending radially around the shaft (2) in such a manner that projections of the primary brake release chamber (62a) and of the secondary brake release chamber (62b) onto a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (X-X) defined by the axis of rotation of the hydraulic machine (1) are superposed, at least in part.

Abstract: Container closures wherein at least one void comprised in the closure is at least partially filled with a gas or gaseous mixture which by composition or pressure is different from air are disclosed. The oxygen content of said gas can be lower than the oxygen content of air. Through use of such closures for sealing closed containers, the amount of air and therefore oxygen that enters the closed container through closure desorption can be effectively controlled, changed, or even largely eliminated.

Abstract: A hydraulic machine (1) comprising first and second brake elements (92, 93), a spring washer (65) tending to urge the first and second brake elements (92, 93) in a braking direction, and a brake release piston (61) configured to act on the spring washer (65) in a direction opposing the braking direction, the hydraulic machine being characterized in that the brake release piston (61) comprises a primary brake release piston (61a) associated with a primary brake release chamber (62a), and a secondary brake release piston (61b) associated with a secondary brake release chamber (62b), said primary and secondary chambers (62a, 62b) extending radially around the shaft (2) in such a manner that projections of the primary brake release chamber (62a) and of the secondary brake release chamber (62b) onto a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (X-X) defined by the axis of rotation of the hydraulic machine (1) are superposed, at least in part.

Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus comprising a casing (1) having arranged therein a hydraulic machine (2), a shaft (4) mounted to rotate relative to the casing (1) by means of a bearing (5), a braking system (3) having a plurality of brake disks (31, 34) configured to prevent the shaft (4) rotating relative to the casing (1) in selective manner, and a control system (6, 7) for controlling said braking disks (31, 34), the hydraulic system including an irrigation system adapted to cool said brake disks (31, 34) by means of a fluid, the irrigation system including a fluid inlet (81) and a fluid outlet (82), the hydraulic system being characterized in that the fluid inlet and outlet (81, 82) of the irrigation system define a fluid flow within the casing in which the braking system (3) is downstream from the hydraulic machine (2).

Abstract: An electroanalytical method for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must is disclosed. This example includes recording an electrochemical signal of a sample of the wine or grape must; comparing an electrochemical signature of the electrochemical signal obtained in a) with reference curves of voltammograms obtained from wines or grape musts with known oxidability; and predicting the oxidability of the sample tested based on the comparison. Markers for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must and the use of electrochemistry for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must are also disclosed. A method for predicting the optimal total oxygen supply for storing a wine or a grape must in a container; a method for wine maturation and/or ageing and; a method for selecting an optimal closure for storing a wine or a grape must in a container are also disclosed.

Abstract: A braking device including a housing mounted in relative rotation relative to a shaft, braking discs, a braking piston adapted to stress the braking discs, a spring washer mounted on the brake housing on a support zone located on one of the peripheries of its first face, and having on its second face a braking support zone, which cooperate with the braking piston so as to stress the braking discs according to a braking direction. An unbraking piston is adapted to stress the washer according to a direction opposite said braking direction. The spring washer has an unbraking support zone with the unbraking piston on the other of the peripheries of the second face of the spring washer. The braking support zone is located at an intermediate position of the at least one spring washer.

Abstract: Hydraulic device such as a motor or a pump comprising a first assembly of parts (1C) including a housing part, and a second assembly of parts (1D) fixed to said first assembly. Said assemblies present respectively a first and a second contact face (1C?,1D?), which are stressed towards each other and placed in mutual contact by means (15) exerting axial stress. One at least of the first and second contact faces has a rough friction surface. Because of the latter, high torque can be transmitted between the two assemblies. Production process for such a hydraulic device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a braking device comprising a housing mounted in relative rotation relative to a shaft, first braking means, attached to the brake housing, second braking means attached to the shaft, adapted to cooperate with said first braking means, a braking piston adapted to stress said first braking means, at least one spring washer comprising two faces, an internal periphery and an external periphery, said spring washer being mounted supported on the brake housing according to a housing support zone located on one of the peripheries of the first face of said spring washer, said spring washer having on its second face a braking support zone, adapted to cooperate with the braking piston so as to stress the first braking means according to a braking direction, said device being characterised in that: it comprises an unbraking piston, adapted to stress the elastic means according to a direction opposite said braking direction, the at least one spring washer has an unbraking support zon

Abstract: A braking system for braking a rotor relative to a stator, the braking system comprising braking means respectively secured to the rotor and to the stator, a brake piston, return means for returning the piston to its braking position, a braking chamber, and a brake release chamber, which chambers are interconnected via a link duct serving to generate a flow of fluid in an assisted braking situation in which the braking chamber is connected to a fluid feed duct, while the brake release chamber is connected to a fluid return duct. The link duct is equipped with means for limiting the flow of the fluid at least in the direction going from the brake release chamber to the braking chamber.

Abstract: A drive device incorporating a hydraulic motor and a planetary reduction gear. The motor includes a housing in which radial pistons are disposed. The device includes a coupling between the output of the motor and the input of the reduction gear, the reduction gear including a housing in which a planetary reduction gear system is disposed having an output provided for driving in rotation. The housing of the motor and the housing of the reduction gear form distinct enclosures and the device allows circulation of fluid between these housings and for controlling this circulation by limiting this circulation in at least one direction of circulation between the housing of the motor and the housing of the reduction gear.

Abstract: A braking system (S) for braking a rotor (5, 9, 106) relative to a stator (1C, 1′C), said system comprising two series of brake disks (102, 104) secured respectively to the stator and to the rotor and disposed in a disk enclosure (100). The system further comprises a brake piston device (108, 114, 116) urged continuously in the braking direction by resilient return means (118). The piston device is urged in the brake release direction by feeding a brake release chamber (120) with fluid, and it is urged in the braking direction by feeding a braking chamber (124) with fluid. The braking system includes a cooling device for cooling the brake disks (102, 104) by means of fluid flow, which device is provided with a cooling duct (140) branching from the brake release duct (122) which feeds the brake release chamber (120) and communicating with the disk enclosure (100). It is provided with means (148) for limiting the quantity of cooling fluid tapped by the cooling duct (140) from the brake release duct (122).

Abstract: A bearing device (10A) for supporting a wheel and equipped brake including a rotary shaft (5) carrying a rotary plate (9) suitable for supporting a wheel rim, a stationary hub (1C) disposed around the rotary shaft (5), a bearing unit comprising at least one rolling bearing (8A, 8B) supporting the shaft as it rotates relative to the hub, the brake comprising a first series of at least one annular brake disk (28) secured to the hub (1C) and a second series of at least one annular brake disk (30) constrained to rotate with the shaft (5) relative to the hub. The device includes first axial wall element (24) and a second axial wall element.