Abstract:
The invention concerns an elastic suspension structure (1), in particular for motor vehicle, preferably made in composite material, consisting of at least three flexible arms (11), (12), (13) mutually connected at one end (19) where they merge. The invention is characterised in that each arm of the elastic suspension structure is connected to a wheel support and to the vehicle passenger space (3) by an articulation with rigidity anisotropy. The suspension structure (1) can be connected to the vehicle passenger space (3) through an elastic cradle (5) with low distorting rigidity to improve the dynamic performance. The invention is applicable in particular to minivans and cross-country vehicles.
Abstract:
An instrument (40) in the form of a credit card-sized board provided with a power supply, a microcontroller (144), a personal data store (254), an acquired data store (256) and a transitory data store (212). Each side of the instrument further includes two coupling units, i.e. a transmitter and a receiver, as well as two manual actuators (42-52) for initiating operation. Data is exchanged between a plurality of instruments (40.1 ... 40.4) by means of an initial feasibility check ensuring that the instruments are compatible, and an exchange step including two stages, i.e. a downloading stage during which the personal data of each instrument is collected (arrows 41.1, 41.2, 41.3) in the downstream transitory data stores (212), and an uploading stage symmetrical thereto. The end of the second stage triggers a procedure for downloading data to the acquired data stores (256). The last instrument in the stack outputs an audible signal (58) indicating that the process has been properly completed. The instrument may be inserted into the operating device, which may in turn be connected to an external microcomputer to display or process the acquired data, alter the stored personal data, enable or disable the exchange thereof, or assign a particular application programme thereto. Applications include smart calling cards and multi-purpose cards.
Abstract:
An instrument (40) in the form of a credit card-sized board provided with a power supply, a microcontroller (144), a personal data store (254), an acquired data store (256) and a transitory data store (212). Each side of the instrument further includes two coupling units, i.e. a transmitter and a receiver, as well as two manual actuators (42-52) for initiating operation. Data is exchanged between a plurality of instruments (40.1 ... 40.4) by means of an initial feasibility check ensuring that the instruments are compatible, and an exchange step including two stages, i.e. a downloading stage during which the personal data of each instrument is collected (arrows 41.1, 41.2, 41.3) in the downstream transitory data stores (212), and an uploading stage symmetrical thereto. The end of the second stage triggers a procedure for downloading data to the acquired data stores (256). The last instrument in the stack outputs an audible signal (58) indicating that the process has been properly completed. The instrument may be inserted into the operating device, which may in turn be connected to an external microcomputer to display or process the acquired data, alter the stored personal data, enable or disable the exchange thereof, or assign a particular application programme thereto. Applications include smart calling cards and multi-purpose cards.
Abstract:
The vibration damper (19) for a motor vehicle suspension has multiple arms with anisotropic flexible connections regarding the relative vertical displacement of the ends (1911-13) of the three arms (11-13) at least where they join. The arms are subjected mainly to a vertical vibration and secondarily to longitudinal vibrations. The joint between the arms allows a limited relative movement in a horizontal plane. Claims include a suspensions structure including the damper.
Abstract:
PCT No. PCT/FR95/00062 Sec. 371 Date May 30, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 30, 1996 PCT Filed Jan. 20, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/21421 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 10, 1995The card (40) is a plate in the form of a bank card which is provided with a power source, a microcontroller (144), a personal data memory (254), an acquired data memory (256), and a data-in-transit memory (212). Each card possesses two coupling members, i.e. a transmitter and a receiver on each of its faces, together with two manual activators (42-52) adapted to put it into operation. An operation of interchanging data between a plurality of cards (40.1, . . . , 40.4) comprises an initial step of checking feasibility in which a down stage during which the personal data in each card is accumulated (arrows 41.1, 41.2, 41.3) in the data-in-transit memories (212) of the cards disposed there beneath, and the other stage being an up stage symmetrical to the preceding stage. The end of this second stage triggers a down procedure in which the acquired data memories (256) are loaded. The last card in the stack issues an audible signal (58) to indicate that the operation has finished successfully. The card may be inserted in the appliance for making use thereof which is itself connectable to an external microcomputer, in order to display or process the acquired data, to modify the stored personal data, to enable or disable interchange thereof, or to apply a particular applications program thereto. Applications include intelligent calling cards and multipurpose cards.
Abstract:
The invention concerns an elastic suspension structure (1), in particular for motor vehicle, preferably made in composite material, consisting of at least three flexible arms (11), (12), (13) mutually connected at one end (19) where they merge. The invention is characterised in that each arm of the elastic suspension structure is connected to a wheel support and to the vehicle passenger space (3) by an articulation with rigidity anisotropy. The suspension structure (1) can be connected to the vehicle passenger space (3) through an elastic cradle (5) with low distorting rigidity to improve the dynamic performance. The invention is applicable in particular to minivans and cross-country vehicles.
Abstract:
PCT No. PCT/FR95/00062 Sec. 371 Date May 30, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 30, 1996 PCT Filed Jan. 20, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/21421 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 10, 1995The card (40) is a plate in the form of a bank card which is provided with a power source, a microcontroller (144), a personal data memory (254), an acquired data memory (256), and a data-in-transit memory (212). Each card possesses two coupling members, i.e. a transmitter and a receiver on each of its faces, together with two manual activators (42-52) adapted to put it into operation. An operation of interchanging data between a plurality of cards (40.1, . . . , 40.4) comprises an initial step of checking feasibility in which a down stage during which the personal data in each card is accumulated (arrows 41.1, 41.2, 41.3) in the data-in-transit memories (212) of the cards disposed there beneath, and the other stage being an up stage symmetrical to the preceding stage. The end of this second stage triggers a down procedure in which the acquired data memories (256) are loaded. The last card in the stack issues an audible signal (58) to indicate that the operation has finished successfully. The card may be inserted in the appliance for making use thereof which is itself connectable to an external microcomputer, in order to display or process the acquired data, to modify the stored personal data, to enable or disable interchange thereof, or to apply a particular applications program thereto. Applications include intelligent calling cards and multipurpose cards.
Abstract:
The heat exchange fairing fixed to the underbelly of the motor vehicle (1) includes a number of cooling fins (2) that are hollow to allow the passage of engine coolant fluid. The vertical fins are oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in the direction of air flow under the vehicle.
Abstract:
Structure de suspension élastique, notamment pour véhicule automobile, préférentiellement réalisée en matériau composite. La structure de suspension (1) selon l'invention est constituée de trois bras flexibles au moins (11, 12, 13) liés entre eux en une extrémité (19) où ils se confondent. Chaque bras de la structure de suspension élastique selon l'invention est lié d'une part à un support de roue, et d'autre part à l'habitacle du véhicule (3) par une articulation souple à anisotropie de raideur (6). La structure de suspension (1) peut être liée à l'habitacle du véhicule (3) par l'intermédiaire d'un berceau élastique (5) à faible raideur au gauchissement afin d'améliorer les prestations dynamiques. Application notamment aux véhicules monospaces et tousterrains.