Abstract:
A density and viscosity sensor 1 for measuring density and viscosity of fluid F, the sensor 1 comprising a resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D arranged to be immersed in the fluid F, an actuating/detecting element 4A, 4B coupled to the resonating element, and a connector 7 for coupling to the actuating/detecting element 4A, 4B. The sensor 1 further comprises a housing 2 defining a chamber 8A isolated from the fluid F, the housing 2 comprising an area of reduced thickness defining a membrane 9 separating the chamber 8A from the fluid F. The actuating/detecting element 4A, 4B is positioned within the chamber so as to be isolated from the fluid F and mechanically coupled to the membrane 9. The resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D arranged to be immersed in the fluid F is mechanically coupled to the membrane 9. The membrane 9 has a thickness enabling transfer of mechanical vibration between the actuating/detecting element 4A, 4B and the resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D.
Abstract:
In an electric motor which includes an electronic control device and an armature within a closed motor casing, the electronic control device is arranged within the casing, in a position offset axially from but close to the armature. The motor includes a thermal screen which is interposed axially between the armature and the control device, and the screen includes means for dissipating heat outside the casing.
Abstract:
A three-phase synchronous electric motor, especially a motor of a motorized fan unit for a motor vehicle, includes a synchronizing device in which the energizing signal for the three phases of the motor is synchronized with the rotational position of the rotor. The energizing signals are synchronized with a single position signal representing the rotational position of the rotor, and, in order to start the motor, its three phases are supplied with three energizing signals out of phase one with another by 2.pi./3; if the motor then fails to start, the energizing signals are phase shifted by 2.pi./3.
Abstract translation:三相同步电动机,特别是用于机动车辆的电动风扇单元的电动机包括同步装置,其中电动机的三相的激励信号与转子的旋转位置同步。 激励信号与表示转子的旋转位置的单个位置信号同步,为了起动电动机,其三相被提供三个不同相位的激励信号,另一个由2π/ 3提供; 如果电机无法启动,则激励信号相移2 pi / 3。
Abstract:
A method of protecting an adjustable impedance element such as a transistor controlling the power supplied to an electric motor, in particular in a motor vehicle, wherein the control of said adjustable impedance element is modified when the current passing through it exceeds a given threshold, characterized in that said current threshold is an increasing function of the voltage U.sub.M across the terminals of the motor.
Abstract:
Location of a firearm firing projectiles is accomplished by using an acoustic detection antenna that includes at least three microphones spaced apart from one another to detect and record signals and time offsets of the signals which are representative of the muzzle noise of the firearm and/or the soundwave emitted by the mach cone generated by a projectile that has supersonic muzzle velocity, and processing the signals and their time offsets in such a manner as to determine at least the direction in which the firearm is located.
Abstract:
A system for converting a first voltage into a second voltage includes input terminals and output terminals, switching members disposed between the terminals which can convert voltage, and a device for controlling the switching members. The device includes a cell for controlling a switching member, and a member for managing and supplying the control cell. The member is connected to the control cell by a link allowing the simultaneous transmission of a control signal and electrical energy. The member includes a device for generating a pulse, and which includes at least two different control intervals.
Abstract:
A power amplifier circuit that has an inductor and capacitor connected to one end of the output winding of an RF transformer. The other end of the output winding is connected to a resistor that in turn is connected to ground. The transformer has two primary windings. Both primary windings have one end connected to a variable DC voltage supply. The other end of each primary winding is attached to a switch, such as a MOSFET. All three windings are wound around a core. Current flowing from the DC voltage supply to the switches causes a magnetic flux in the core. A voltage is generated on the secondary winding resistor. This voltage is fed back to the switches, controlling on and off timing. In this way the need to measure and record natural frequency is eliminated.
Abstract:
Device for balancing voltage on terminals of at least one capacitor of a set of N−1 capacitors connected in series between a positive terminal and a negative input terminal and connected through intermediate points, comprising at least one balancing module connected between both input terminals; each balancing module including means for determining the amount of excess or lacking charges in the intermediate points, a temporary electric energy storage element including two terminals, first current guiding means to extract electric charges from an intermediate point towards a terminal of the storage element, second current guiding means to inject electric charges from the other terminal of the storage element towards an intermediate point, and a member able to control the first means so as to extract charges from at least one intermediate point and able to control the second means so as to inject the charges to at least one intermediate point.
Abstract:
A density and viscosity sensor for measuring density and viscosity of a fluid, and method for measuring, are presented herein. The sensor comprises a resonating element, and actuating/detecting element, a connector and a housing. The actuating/detecting element is positioned within a chamber defined by the housing so as to be isolated from the fluid. The resonating element is arranged to be immersed in the fluid, and has a shape defining a first resonance mode and a second resonance mode characterized by different resonance frequencies and different quality factors. The first resonance mode is adapted to move a volume of fluid, and the second resonance mode is adapted to shear a surrounding fluid.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a device for mechanically locking with respect to a support an electronic component soldered on a printed circuit card directly mounted on said support. The invention comprises a main wall designed to rest against a support wall and at least an elastic tab forming a U-shaped back loop relative to said main wall, said main wall and said elastic tab bearing matching means for maintaining said tab in a position wherein it is compressed towards said main wall, said matching means being capable of being disengaged relative to one another by the effect of a tool actuated by an operator, said elastic tab being then released to be urged against the component.