Abstract:
The invention discloses a rear axle assembly with independent wheels for motor vehicle, comprising a wheel (1') stub holder (8) coupled with the vehicle structure by a longitudinal arm (1) and an upper wheel rake connecting rod (3), a shock absorber (6) and a suspension spring (7), characterised in that the rear part of the longitudinal arm (7) is coupled with the vehicle structure by a lower wheel rake connecting rod (2), and by an assembly consisting of a strip (4) and a small rod (5) mutually articulated.
Abstract:
The invention features a device for controlling an electronic switching multiphase motor for power steering. It is characterised in that control circuit (36) of the switching circuit (34) comprises two control loops (42, 44) one of which (42, 52) sequentially supplies signals for switching two of the six switches (T1 to T6) of the commutation circuit (34) to supply power to two phase windings whereas the other (44, 54) sequentially supplies signals for switching a third switch (T1 to T6) to supply power to the third winding phase. The invention is useful for motor vehicles.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a method for adjusting a position sensor (13) fitted on the control shaft (12) securely connected with the fuel pump (10) loading lever (14) of an internal combustion engine with compression ignition to equip a motor vehicle, the said sensor (13) sending to an electronic control system (7) a signal (Vp) corresponding to the amounts of injected fuel, characterised in that a coefficient of correction (a0-a1) is applied to the signal (Vp) emitted by the said sensor (13), the said coefficient of correction (a0-a1) being deduced from the signals (Vpa, Vpa') emitted for a similar preset position of the loading lever (14) by a pre-adjusted position sensor and the said position sensor (13) respectively.
Abstract:
A device for limiting an occupant retaining force in a motor vehicle seat (1) having a seat belt (10) is disclosed. The force limiting device consists of a peg (24) inserted into an aperture (25) of which the width is smaller than the diameter of said peg (24), and the seat (1) comprises a backrest (2) that is tilt-adjustable relative to the seat cushion (3) of said seat (1). Said force limiting device is arranged on either side of the seat (1) between an outer side portion (23) of the backrest frame (21) and the inner surface of the side portions (31) of the seat cushion frame (30), and on the hinge axis between said backrest (2) and said seat cushion (3).
Abstract:
An internal combustion engine turbocharger including an inward-flow turbine comprising a housing (1) for an impeller (15). Said housing (1) has an exhaust gas inlet (20) connectable to the engine exhaust manifold and perpendicular to the rotational axis of the impeller (15), an intake duct (2) with a curved passage (4) extending therefrom inside the housing (1) as far as the rim of the impeller (15), and a second internal passage (7) communicating with a discharge duct (10) of which the outlet (21) may be connected to the engine exhaust line. Said exhaust gas outlet (21) is also perpendicular to the rotational axis of the impeller (15).
Abstract:
A system and a method for controlling the amount of fuel injected into an internal combustion engine fitted with a catalytic converter. The signal (KCL) output by a first feedback loop (16, 18, 20, 12) and derived from the output (Vup) of a first probe (16) upstream from the catalytic converter (14) is corrected in a corrector circuit (22) by a value (KRICH) determined in a circuit (24) on the basis of the output (Vdown) of a second probe (26) downstream from the catalytic converter (14). The system and method are useful in internal combustion injection engines fitted with a catalytic converter.
Abstract:
A device and a method for use in internal combustion injection engines comprising an exhaust pipe catalytic converter and a non-linear probe upstream therefrom. The device and method are useful for diagnosing the condition of the upstream probe (16) using a signal (Vdown) from a second non-linear probe (26) downstream from the catalytic converter (14). For this purpose, the signal from the downstream probe (26) is processed to give a signal (KRICH) that is filtered (32) to provide a signal (KRICHF). Said signal (KRICHF) is in turn compared (40) with maximum and minimum values and the upstream probe is considered to be correct if the signal falls between said values, or faulty if it falls outside the same. Said device and method are useful in injection engines fitted with a catalytic converter and upstream and downstream non-linear probes.
Abstract:
A method for eliminating an oscillation phenomenon in a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission system is characterised in that the mass (M) of the vehicle is determined on the basis of the measured speed (Vmes) of the vehicle, the current ratio (N) of the transmission, the engine speed (Nmot) and the opening angle ( alpha pap) of the engine throttle; the acceleration ( gamma (N+1)) of the vehicle at the higher ratio N+1 is predicted from the mass (M) of the vehicle; the total amount of tractive resistance (Fresistant) applied to the vehicle is determined; the probability that there will be an oscillation phenomenon at the higher ratio N+1, termed 'oscillation risk' is determined from the acceleration ( gamma (N+1)) and tractive resistance (Fresistant) information; and a signal preventing shifting to the higher ratio is generated from the oscillation risk information, said signal being adapted to be applied to a transmission control device.