Abstract:
The circuit comprises: a low-voltage supply (V B ), a storage inductor (L₁) interposed between one pole (1) of the supply (V B ) and the load (L i ), a first electronic switch (SW₁) in parallel with the load (L i ), a second electronic switch (SW i ) in series with the load (L i ), between the load (L i ) and the other pole (2) of the supply (V B ), a third electronic switch (SW₃) interposed between the first pole (1) of the supply (V B ) and the junction (N) between the load (L i ) and the second switch (SW i ), and an electronic control unit (ECU) arranged to pilot the switches (SW₁, SW i , SW₃) in a predetermined manner.
Abstract:
The system comprises sensors (D₁-D n ) for providing electrical signals indicative of operating conditions of the engine, a direct-current supply (1), at least one spark plug (SP), an ignition coil (IC) with a primary winding (L₁) connected to the supply (1) and a secondary winding (L₂) connected to the at least one plug (SP), a first electronic switch (S₁) between the primary winding (L₁) of the coil (IC) and the supply (1), an inductor (L) between the supply (1) and the primary winding (L₁) of the coil (IC), a capacitor (C) in parallel with the circuit branch including the primary winding (L₁) of the coil (IC) and the first electronic switch (S₁), a second electronic switch (S₂) between the inductor (L) and the supply (1), and an electronic control and operating unit (ECU) arranged to pilot the first and second electronic switches (S₁, S₂) in a first or in a second operative mode in dependence on the signals provided by the sensors (D₁-D n ). In the first operative mode, the control unit (ECU) first causes energy to be stored by the inductor (L) and then connects the inductor (L) to the capacitor (C) so as to form a resonance circuit whose energy is discharged into the primary winding (L₁) of the coil (IC) in order to generate a spark. In a second operative mode, the unit (ECU) causes a plurality of cycles to be effected to charge the capacitor (C) so as to increase the voltage across its terminals at each cycle and the capacitor (C) is then discharged into the primary winding (L₁) of the ignition coil (IC) in order to generate the spark.
Abstract:
The circuit comprises: a low-voltage supply (V B ), a storage inductor (L₁) interposed between one pole (1) of the supply (V B ) and the load (L i ), a first electronic switch (SW₁) in parallel with the load (L i ), a second electronic switch (SW i ) in series with the load (L i ), between the load (L i ) and the other pole (2) of the supply (V B ), a third electronic switch (SW₃) interposed between the first pole (1) of the supply (V B ) and the junction (N) between the load (L i ) and the second switch (SW i ), and an electronic control unit (ECU) arranged to pilot the switches (SW₁, SW i , SW₃) in a predetermined manner.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an ignition system, particularly of the static-distribution type, in which a respective ignition coil (C) with a primary winding (5) and a secondary winding (6) is coupled to the sparking plug (SP) associated with each cylinder. The system includes a respective switching transistor (T) for each ignition coil (C) and control circuit devices (4, 7 -11) which, in order to generate a spark in a plug (SP), cause a first switching of the corresponding transistor (T) from the shut-off condition to the conducting condition to start the flow of current in the primary winding (5) of the associated coil (C), and a second switching to the shut-off condition to stop the flow of current in the coil (C), causing the striking of the spark. These control circuit devices (4, 7 - 11) are arranged to control the speed of the first switching of the transistor or transistors (T) concerned from time to time, for each ignition, so that the first switching takes place gradually at a speed less than a predetermined value. The amplitude of the voltage peak which is applied to the sparking plug (SP) in correspondence with the first switching is thus drastically reduced.
Abstract:
The transducer comprises a support structure (1,10,15) carrying piezoresistive sensors (8), particularly of the thick-film type, which are intended to be resiliently deformed by the fluid pressure to be measured and to provide an electrical signal indicative of the value of the pressure. The support structure comprises a substantially mushroom-shaped metal body (1) with a head (2) and a shank (3). An axial blind hole (4) is formed in the shank (3) and is intended to contain the fluid whose pressure is to be measured. The hole (4) also extends into the head (2) and, with the end surface of ti′e head, defines a wall (6) which is resiliently deformable by the pressure to be measured. The piezoresistive sensors (8) are connected to the end surface (2a) of the head (2) of the mushroom-shaped body (1) in correspondence with or adjacent the deformable wall (6) so that they can in turn be deformed as a result of the deformation of the wall. The sensors (8) are deposited on a thin plate (7) fixed to the upper surface of the head (2) of the mushroom-shaped body (1). The plate also carries the components (9) of the circuits for amplifying and processing the signals generated by the sensors (B). A metal structure (10,17) is also connected to the mushroom-shaped body (1) to screen it from radio-frequency interference.
Abstract:
The device is intended for the thermal protection of an integrated electronic power circuit (1) including at least one output power transistor (3). The device comprises: a sensor (6) integrated in the circuit (1) and adapted to provide an output signal indicative of the temperature of the integrated circuit (1), a sensor (5) of the current flowing in the collector-emitter path of the transistor (3), also integrated in the circuit (1), and a control circuit device (7, 8), also integrated in the circuit (1), which is connected to the temperature sensor (6) and to the current sensor (5) and is arranged to cause a reduction in the base current of the power transistor (3) when the current in the collector-emitter path of the said transistor (3) exceeds a threshold value which is a decreasing function of the temperature.
Abstract:
The circuit comprises - a low-tension supply (V B ), - a reactive circuit (L₁, C) including an energy storage inductor (L₁), - a control circuit (ECU, SW₁, SW₂, SW i ) including a first controlled switch (SW₁) for connecting the supply (V B ) to the inductor (L₁) to effect a storage of energy, and a second controlled switch (SW i ) for causing connection of the reactive circuit to the load (L i ) and rapid discharge into the load of the energy stored in the inductor (L₁) so as to inject a current pulse into the load (L i ), and - a by-pass branch circuit (M) connected between the first switch (SW₁) and the load (L i ) and including a current conduction control device (B) for enabling the passage of a current from the supply (V B ) to the load (L i ) when the first and second switches (SW₁, SW i ) are simultaneously closed.
Abstract:
In order to detect relative linear displacements between two members (S, C), the transducer includes a fixed part or stator (1) connectible to one of the members (C) and a movable part or rotor (2) rotatably supported by the fixed part (1). A flexible traction member (5) has one end anchored to the other member (S) and its other end connected to the rotor (2) in such a way as to cause rotation of the latter in one sense relative to the stator (1) when the members (S, C) move away from each other. The transducer also includes a return spring (3) which tends to rotate the rotor (2) in the opposite sense of rotation when the two members (S, C) move towards each other. Electrical sensor means output electrical signals indicative of the angular position of the rotor (2) relative to the stator (1) and hence of the relative position of the two members (S, C).
Abstract:
A device for monitoring the pressure of fluid in an electrically conductive duct (2), such as an injection duct of a diesel engine, includes at least one electrical pressure transducer connected mechanically and electrically to the outer surface of the duct (2), and support means (6, 7) for keeping the transducer in connection with the duct (2). A rigid casing (3) for surrounding and protecting the support means (6,7) and the transducer is formed in two parts (4, 5) which are hinged together so as to clamp the transducer to the duct (2). This casing (3) is constituted at least in part by an electrically conductive material and has an internal electrical connection with the output of the transducer, whereby signals output by the transducer can be picked up directly by the casing (3) in operation.