The present invention relates to a plastic part (1) with selective metallization comprising at least one first non-metallized portion (7) made from a first plastic material that cannot be metallized by electroplating and at least one second metallized portion (9) made from a second metallizable plastic material, the first plastic material being a mixture of polycarbonate and of a semiaromatic polyester and the second plastic material being a polyamide.
C25D 5/54 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces
B32B 15/088 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyamides
C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C25D 5/56 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces of plastics
C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
C25D 3/04 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of chromium
2.
Method for securing a command to be applied to a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a method for securing a command to be applied to a motor vehicle, characterized in that said method comprises: a first step of generating first data, via a vehicle electronic control unit; a second step of sending said first data to a mobile terminal comprising a screen, via the electronic control unit; a third step of displaying the first data on the screen of the mobile terminal; a fourth step in which a human user processes the first data in order to obtain second data; a fifth step of sending the second data to the electronic control unit via the mobile terminal; a sixth step of comparing said second data to a key of the first data, via the electronic control unit; if the second data is validated by the key of the first data, a seventh step of activating the motor vehicle via the electronic control unit, in order to implement at least part of the control.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
B60K 28/00 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
A system (SC) is intended to control a maneuver of a vehicle (V) via the establishment of two-way wireless communication between a communication module (MC1) of the vehicle (V) and a remote control unit (BC), following the actuation of the latter. This system (SC) includes components designed to determine, over a duration corresponding to a chosen main number (NP) of successive connection events in their respective frequency channels, where the chosen main number (NP) is greater than 2, a first number of failed connection events, and then to compare this first number with a first chosen value and to modify the activated automatic maneuver in a chosen way if the first number is greater than or equal to this first value.
G01D 1/02 - Measuring arrangements giving results other than momentary value of variable, of general application giving mean values, e.g. root mean square values
H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
A motor vehicle key includes a casing, an insert, a mechanism for deploying the insert, an upper rim of an upper area of the support, and a lower rim of a lower area of the support, the upper rim and the lower rim extending between a rotation end of the key and a blocking end, the upper area and the lower area forming a movement sector of the support, a first play between the rotation end and the support. The movement sector of the support includes at least one constriction point, exhibiting a second play, smaller than the first play, in relation to said support.
The invention relates to a telecontrol (TEL) for the locking/unlocking and the starting of a motor vehicle comprising: —an electronic circuit (ELEC) comprising at least one pathway comprising an input pin (BE) and an output pin (BS), —a first radiofrequency antenna (ANT1) comprising a first loop disposed in the plane of the electronic circuit (ELEC), —a second radiofrequency antenna (ANT2) comprising a second loop disposed in the plane of the electronic circuit (ELEC), said second antenna (ANT2) comprising: —an input connector (CE) connected to the input pin (BE), —an output connector (CS) connected to the output pin (BS), —a tuning capacitor (C) linked to the electronic circuit (CIRC), for tuning the second antenna (ANT2) to a tuning frequency, characterized in that it comprises: —an inductive input component (COMP_E) placed between the input connector (CE) and the input pin (BE), and/or —an inductive output component (COMP_S) placed between the output connector (CS) and the output pin (BS).
The invention relates to a device and method for maintaining a battery at an operating temperature. Said device for maintaining a first battery at an operating temperature is characterized in that it comprises: a heating circuit (140) capable of heating the first battery; and a monitoring circuit (200) connected to the heating circuit, the monitoring circuit being capable of controlling the operation of the heating circuit according to predetermined programming.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
7.
METHOD FOR SECURING A COMMAND TO BE APPLIED TO A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for securing a command to be applied to a motor vehicle, characterized in that said method comprises: a first step of generating first data, via a vehicle electronic control unit; a second step of sending said first data to a mobile terminal comprising a screen, via the electronic control unit; a third step of displaying the first data on the screen of the mobile terminal; a fourth step in which a human user processes the first data in order to obtain second data; a fifth step of sending the second data to the electronic control unit via the mobile terminal; a sixth step of comparing said second data to a key of the first data, via the electronic control unit; if the second data is validated by the key of the first data, a seventh step of activating the motor vehicle via the electronic control unit, in order to implement at least part of the control.
The invention relates to a telecontrol (TEL) for the locking/unlocking and the starting of a motor vehicle comprising:- an electronic circuit (ELEC) comprising at least one pathway comprising an input pin (BE) and an output pin (BS), - a first radiofrequency antenna (ANT1) comprising a first loop disposed in the plane of the electronic circuit (ELEC), - a second radiofrequency antenna (ANT2) comprising a second loop disposed in the plane of the electronic circuit (ELEC), said second antenna (ANT2) comprising: • an input connector (CE) connected to the input pin (BE), • an output connector (CS) connected to the output pin (BS), - a tuning capacitor (C) linked to the electronic circuit (CIRC), for tuning the second antenna (ANT2) to a tuning frequency, characterized in that it comprises:- an inductive input component (COMP_E) placed between the input connector (CE) and the input pin (BE), and/or - an inductive output component (COMP_S) placed between the output connector (CS) and the output pin (BS).
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
H04B 1/00 - Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
10.
KEY HAVING A RETRACTABLE INSERT WITH LIMITED CLEARANCE
The present invention relates to a motor vehicle key, comprising: - a housing; - an insert (5; 7), - a mechanism for deploying the insert; - an upper rim (44) of a top area (43) of the support (5), and a lower rim (45) of a bottom area (42) of the support (5), the upper rim (44) and the lower rim (45) extending between a rotation end (46) of the key (1) and a blocking end (47), the top area (43) and the bottom area (42) forming a movement sector of the support (5); - a first clearance (31) between the rotation end (46) and the support (5); characterised in that the movement sector of the support (5) comprises at least one narrowing point having, with said support (5), a second clearance (32) smaller than the first clearance (31).
A system (SC) is intended to control a manoeuvre of a vehicle (V) via the establishment of a bidirectional communication through waves between a communication module (MC1) of the vehicle (V) and a remote control box (BC), consecutive upon the actuation of the latter. This system (SC) comprises control modules (MCT) designed to determine, over a duration corresponding to a chosen main number NP of successive connection events on their respective frequency channels, with NP > 2, a first number of missing connection events, then to compare this first number with a first chosen value, and to modify in a chosen manner the automatic manoeuvre activated if the first number is greater than or equal to this first value.
The invention relates to a unit (SYST) for communication by means of a predetermined protocol, said communication unit (SYST) including: a master device (EQ_MAI); and a slave device (EQU_ESC) capable of communicating with a vehicle according to a UHF or BF protocol, and capable of assuming a plurality of states, characterized in that the master device (EQ_MAI) is suitable for sending, to the slave device (EQU_ESC), alerts pertaining to the actuation of a state.
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
13.
Electronic communication module for locking/unlocking a movable panel of a motor vehicle, associated control central processing unit, and hands-free access system
The invention relates to an electronic communication module (2) for locking/unlocking at least one movable panel of a motor vehicle, including a resonant circuit adjusted to a timing frequency and including an transmission winding (20) connected in series to a tuning capacitor (21), said resonant circuit (20, 21) being capable of emitting a low-frequency interrogation signal, at said tuning frequency, to a portable badge or identifier, and a manually-actuated triggering member (22), the actuation of which triggers the transmission of said interrogation signal. According to the invention, the triggering member is a button switch (22) connected in series to at least one resistor (23) in order to form an electric dipole (24), and said electric dipole (24) is electrically connected in parallel to all or part of the resonant circuit (20, 21). The invention also relates to a central processing unit (3) for controlling said module through two electrical connection wires (4, 5), and to an associated hands-free access system.
The invention relates to an antitheft device for a steering column of a motor vehicle destined to comprise a lock (3; 103) that can be operated in rotation by a key (13), said antitheft device comprises: • - a locking assembly (4) engaging in a cavity (8) of a steering column (9) in a locked position to prevent the steering column (9) from rotating, the locking assembly (4) being configured to be operated by the rotation of the lock (3; 103) between the locked position and an unlocked position, • - a key sensor (5; 105) cooperating with a key (13) engaged in the lock (3; 103) and cooperating with the locking assembly (4) to prevent the release of the locking assembly (4) when a key (13) is engaged in the lock (3; 103), This invention also relates to an associated antitheft device module.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The invention relates to a button of the push-button type, comprising: a fixed part (3) forming a chassis, a mobile part (5) capable of translational movement between a rest position, adopted in the absence of actuation by a user, and an actuating position, adopted when the mobile part (5) is depressed with respect to the fixed part (3), a switch (7) toggling from a first state to a second when the mobile part (3) is brought into the actuating position, a flexible membrane (9) positioned between the mobile part (5) and the switch (7), connected by its edges to the fixed part (3) and returning the mobile part (5) to the rest position in the absence of actuation by the user, characterized in that: the membrane (9) has a thinning (15) of its thickness facing the switch (7). The invention also relates to the vehicle key module comprising at least one such button (1).
The invention relates to a key, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: a housing (3) having a lower half-shell (3a) and an upper half-shell (3b); an insert (5, 7) pivotably mounted, relative to said housing (3), between a rest position, in which the insert (5, 7) is retracted inside said housing (3), and a use position, in which the insert (5, 7) is extended relative to said housing (3); and a mechanism for extending the insert (5, 7), which is mounted in the housing (3) and which includes: a push button (19) axially accommodated in an associated recess (21) of the upper half-shell (3a) and projecting relative to said upper half-shell (3a) in order to be actuated by a user; an element (23) for elastically returning the insert (5, 7), the first end (23a) of which is connected to the insert (5, 7) so as to urge the insert (5, 7) to pivot toward said use position when the push button (19) is actuated, characterized in that: the push button (19) comprises a retaining projection (49) and the insert (5, 7) includes at least one notch (53) in which the retaining projection (49) is inserted when the insert (5, 7) is in the rest position, the notches (51) releasing the retaining projection (49) when the push button (19) is actuated; and either the push button (19) or the insert (5, 7) includes teeth (55) that point radially outward so as to form a toothing, while the other includes a plurality of pawls forming, together with the toothing, a means for rotatably blocking the insert, releasing said insert (5, 7) when the push button (19) is actuated.
The invention relates to a device and method for maintaining a battery at an operating temperature. Said device for maintaining a first battery at an operating temperature is characterized in that it comprises: a heating circuit (140) capable of heating the first battery; and a monitoring circuit (200) connected to the heating circuit, the monitoring circuit being capable of controlling the operation of the heating circuit according to predetermined programming.
H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
18.
Key having a retractable insert, and related insert-extending module
The invention relates to a retractable key comprising an upper half-shell (3) and a lower half-shell which are assembled together so as to form a housing, and an insert-extending module configured so as to be mounted in said housing. The insert-extending module includes: an insert pivotably mounted in the housing between a retracted position and an deployed position, a push button (8) axially projecting from the upper half-shell (3) so as to be axially pressed by a user and comprising a rotation-locking means (9) engaging with a corresponding rotation-locking means (10) of the housing, the rotation-locking means (9, 10) guiding the push button (8) in axial translation (A-A), an elastic return element, a first end of which is attached to the insert and a second end of which is attached to the push button (8) in order to urge the insert to pivot toward the extended position when the push button (8) is pressed, and a retaining means (17) supported by the push button (8) and engaging with a complementary retaining means (18) of a half-shell of the housing, said retaining means (17, 18) being configured so as to enable the axial translation (A-A) of the push button (8).
The invention relates to a method for pairing a mobile telephone with a motor vehicle, said paired mobile telephone being used to lock/unlock and/or start said motor vehicle by means of at least part of an authentication code. Said method is characterized in that the mobile telephone (5) is loaded with said at least part of the authentication code required to be able to lock/unlock and/or start said motor vehicle.
A device (D) acts as an interface between a bolt (VR) and a lock (SR) which is offset transversely in a vehicle door (PV) comprising a box section (CP) in which a window (VT) can slide. This device (D) comprises a first wheel (R1), coupled in rotation to the bolt (VR) and to which a cable (CB1) is coupled, a second wheel (R2) to which the cable (CB1) is coupled, a first transfer pinion (PT1) rotationally coupled to the second wheel (R2) and a shaft (AR) that bypasses the window (VT) whatever its position in the box section (CP), and comprises a first end equipped with a second transfer pinion (PT2) meshing with the first transfer pinion (PT1) and a second end coupled to the lock (SR) so as to operate the latter when it is turned.
The invention relates to an antitheft device with deadlock for a motor vehicle steering column comprising: - a locking means comprising a bolt (4) mounted able to move between an unlocked position in which it is intended to lie a distance from a steering column and a locked position in which it is intended to immobilize said column, - a deadlocking means comprising a blocking element configured to block the bolt (4) in the locked position, said blocking element being urged against said bolt (4) and held a distance from the bolt (4) by a deadlock means release element (11), and - an antitheft body (3, 9) housing the deadlocking means and the locking means, the deadlocking means comprising a protection device (12) for protecting the release element (11) arranged between the release element (11) and the antitheft body (3, 9) so as to form a screen between these items.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The invention concerns a startup control device (1) for a motor vehicle, configured such that: - the rotor (3) and the rotary member (7) are capable of assuming a first angular stop position and a second angular contact position different from the stop position, - the rotor (3) is also capable of assuming a third angular startup position when the rotary member (7) remains blocked in the angular contact position, said angular start position being different from the stop and contact positions, the device (1) further comprising an elastic return means enabling the rotor (3) to shift from the angular start position to the angular contact position.
H01H 27/06 - Key inserted and then turned to effect operation of the switch
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
23.
MOTOR VEHICLE OPENING FRAME MOUNTING METHOD AND LOCK ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a method for mounting a lock (2) for a movable panel of a motor vehicle onto said movable panel (18), characterized in that: the lock (2) is positioned on the movable panel (18) by aligning two first openings (11a, 11b) of the lock (2) with two through-holes (10a, 10b) of the movable panel (18) using two positioning means, at least one of which comprises a temporary indexing device (19; 20; 26; 29); the lock (2) is attached to the movable panel (18) by tightening a first attachment screw into a third opening (11c) of the lock (2) through a third circular through-hole (10c) of the movable panel (18); and the temporary indexing device (19; 20; 26; 29) is replaced with a second attachment screw that is tightened into the freed opening (11a) of the lock (2) through the circular through-hole (10a) of the movable panel (18). The invention also relates to a lock assembly.
The present invention relates to an anti-theft device (13) for a steering column (19) of a motor vehicle comprising: • an anti-theft body (15), • a locking module (23) intended to be received in a blind housing of the anti-theft body (15), said locking module (23) being configured in such a way as to lock the steering column (19) in the lockout position and to leave said steering column (19) released in the unlocked position, • an additional reinforcing device (43) being interposed between the wall forming the bottom of the blind housing and the locking module (23).
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
25.
LATCH FOR A LOCK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR AND LOCK FOR SAME
The invention relates to a latch for a lock of a motor vehicle door comprising a rotary bolt (5) intended for engaging with a striker between an open position and a closed position of said lock, said latch (6; 22) being pivotably mounted about a latch pivot pin (11) of the lock and comprising a retaining end (10; 26) intended to engage with the rotary bolt (5) in order to hold said bolt (5) in the closed position of the lock, said latch (6; 22) comprising a metal insert (9; 21) comprising a hinge hole (12) intended to engage with the latch pivot pin (11), characterised in that the hinge hole (12) of the metal insert (9; 21) is radially open. The invention also relates to a lock provided with said latch.
The invention relates to a steering lock with a deadlock for a motor vehicle comprising: • a bolt guide (5), • a bolt (4), • a deadlocking means (15) comprising a locking element (16) designed to lock the bolt (4) in deadlocked position and to be subjected to torsional and translational movement towards said bolt (4), said element (16) being received in a housing (18) of the bolt guide (5). The deadlocking means (15) further comprises a closing plate (10) having a face that engages with an element of the deadlocking means (15), and engages with the opening of the housing (18) in such a way that the rotation of the closing plate (10) is locked relative to the guide bolt (5) and causes the translational and torsional movement of said locking element (16).
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
27.
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR A STEERING COLUMN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
An anti-theft device for a steering column of a motor vehicle comprising: • a locking means comprising a bolt (4) movably mounted between an unlocked position and a locked position, • a deadlocking means (15) comprising a locking element (16) designed to lock the bolt (4), an elastic means (20) and a retaining member (17), • a retaining position wherein the retaining member (17) allows the hinged support (19) to keep the locking element (16) at a distance from the bolt (4), and • a releasing position wherein the hinged support (19) guides the locking element (16) towards the bolt (4) in two successive movements in different directions (D1, D2) to lock said bolt (4) in the locked position, following the removal of the retaining member (17).
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The present invention relates to a key casing, including: a casing (7) including a recess (9) for an insert, which is oriented along an axis (A), and a receiving space (70), which extends along an axis (B), said axes (A, B) forming an angle (X); a key head (3) which extends along an axis (C) and which is attached to the insert (5) at an angle (Y); and a complementary, reversible snap-fitting means supported by the casing (7) and by the key head (3), said key head (3) being capable of passing from a free position to a position in which it is snap-fitted onto the casing (7) in the receiving space (70), wherein the angle (Y) at which the insert (5) is attached onto the key head (3) is different from the angle (X) such that, in order to move the key head (3) into the snap-fitted position, deformation stresses are applied onto said key head (3).
The invention relates to a method for mounting a lock (2) for a movable panel of a motor vehicle onto said movable panel (18), characterized in that: the lock (2) is positioned on the movable panel (18) by aligning two first openings (11a, 11b) of the lock (2) with two through-holes (10a, 10b) of the movable panel (18) using two positioning means, at least one of which comprises a temporary indexer (19, 20, 26); the lock (2) is attached to the movable panel (18) by screwing a first attachment screw into a third opening (11c) of the lock (2) through a third circular through-hole (10c) of the movable panel (18); and the temporary indexer (19, 20, 26) is replaced by a second attachment screw that is screwed into the cleared opening (11a) of the lock (2) through the circular through-hole (10a) of the movable panel (18). The invention also relates to a lock assembly for a movable panel of motor vehicle, comprising: a lock (2) to be secured to a movable panel in which at least three through-holes (10a, 10b, 10c) for attaching the lock (2) are provided, a first through-hole (10a) having a circular shape and a second through-hole (10b) having an oblong shape, the long portion of which is oriented parallel to the straight line passing through the center of said two through-holes (10a, 10b); and attachment screws to be assembled into corresponding threads of the lock (2) via said through-holes (10a, 10b, 10c), characterized in that it comprises at least one temporary indexer (10a, 10b, 10c) having a first portion (21, 27) configured to engage with a first opening (11a, 11b) of the movable panel (18), and a second portion (22) adjacent to said first portion (21, 27), said second portion (22) being configured to engage with a first circular through-hole (10a) of the movable panel (18).
The invention relates to a lock for a door of a motor vehicle comprising a housing (1) made from plastic, into which the lock mechanism is inserted, and intended to be mounted on a vehicle according to a Z axis position inclined at an angle of between zero and thirty degrees relative to a vertical axis, the lock having at least one slot for the passage of a transmission cable of the mechanism, for example an internal or external opening cable. According to the invention, said cable (3, 3', 3A", 3B") comprises a part separate from said housing, intended to close said slot and fixed on the lock
The present invention relates to a key (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a housing (3), - an insert (5, 7) mounted pivotally about a pivoting axis (A) and comprising a key-bit support (5) and a key bit (7), - a mechanism for deploying the insert (5, 7) mounted in said housing (3) and comprising: • a push button (19) axially received in a housing (21), and • an elastic return element (23) for the insert (5, 7), wherein a first end (23a) is connected to the insert (5, 7) at the support (5), said support (5) or said button (19) comprising two retaining lugs (39) ascending parallel to the pivoting axis (A) and positioned facing each other and symmetric relative to said pivoting axis (A), said retaining lugs (39) defining, on each side of the pivoting axis (A), a space (50) for the angular displacement of the first end (23a) or of the second end (23b) according to an angle of between 10° and 90°.
The present invention relates to a key (1), notably for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a casing (3) with an upper half‑shell (3a) forming a cover and a lower half‑shell (3b) forming a case bottom, - an insert (5, 7) pivot mounted about an axis (A) with respect to said casing (3) between a rest position and a position of use, said insert (5, 7) comprising a key‑bit support (5) and a key bit (7) secured to the support (5), - a deployment mechanism for deploying the insert (5, 7) mounted in said casing (3), said support (5) and said casing (3) comprising at least one means of reinforcing the nested fit between the support (5) and the casing (3), comprising an annular rib (100) around the axis A, borne either by the support (5) or the casing (3), and a complimentary annular groove (102) into which said rib (100) is lodged.
The invention relates to an access key (1) for unlocking a motor vehicle, comprising: —a communication interface (112) configured so as to communicate according to an NFC protocol; —a support containing data constituting service provision rights; —a monitoring circuit (111) able to process a transaction by way of said communication interface (112) on the basis of said data constituting the service provision rights; characterized in that it comprises a housing (106) for receiving a support containing data constituting service provision rights of removable type (2), and in that it comprises a read and/or write interface (113) in the removable support placed in the housing, the monitoring circuit (111) being configured so as to allow an exchange of data between the communication interface and the read/write interface.
G05B 1/01 - Comparing elements, i.e. elements for effecting comparison directly or indirectly between a desired value and existing or anticipated values electric
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
The invention relates to a lock for a movable panel of a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (1) which consists of a single part made of a flexible plastic material, and into which the lock mechanism (2) is inserted in a so-called insertion direction (SI), said housing (1) having at least one slot through which a transmission arrangement of the mechanism is to pass in a so-called exit plane. According to the invention, said housing (1) and said transmission arrangement (5) each comprise a sealing interface, which translatably engage with one another when said mechanism (2) is inserted into the housing (1).
The invention relates to a device for triggering an action on an opening panel of a motor vehicle. The device (1) comprises in particular: a capacitive sensor (C) for detecting a variation in capacitance, comprising at least three electrodes (E1, E2, E3), said at least three electrodes (E1, E2, E3) forming a detection pattern (M); and a processing unit (2) connected to the capacitive sensor (C) for processing output signals from the capacitive sensor (C), said output signals being representative of the capacitance of each of the electrodes (E1, E2, E3). The triggering device (1) is characterised in that: the positioning of the electrodes (E1, E2, E3) is defined such that at least one of the electrodes (E1, E2, E3) is not covered by a hand approaching the detection pattern (M), and the processing unit (2) is designed to perform a triggering action on the opening panel of the motor vehicle when a hand approaches said detection pattern (M).
The invention concerns a device (1) for triggering an action on a door of a motor vehicle. The triggering device (1) comprises: a first capacitance measuring electrode (E1) defining a first detection area (Z1) and a second capacitance measuring electrode (E2) defining a second detection area (Z2), said first electrode (E1) and said second electrode (E2) being arranged in such a way that said first area (Z1) and said second area (Z2) are spatially offset, - a processing unit (UT) connected to said first electrode (E1) and to said second electrode (E2) to detect capacitance variations in the two electrodes (E1, E2) and to generate a triggering action on the door of the motor vehicle based on the signatures of the capacitance variations of each of the two electrodes (E1, E2) caused by a hand approaching the two detection areas (Z1, Z2). The invention is particularly applicable to the automobile field.
The present invention relates to a latch (1) having a push member for a movable panel of a motor vehicle, including: a push member (3) capable of being translatably actuated by a user with a view to opening a movable panel, said latch (1) including a mechanism (7) for locking the push member (3), said mechanism having a lower inertial mass than the push member (3) and engaging with the latter such that, in a passive position, the mechanism (7) for locking the push member (3) inhibits the axial movement of the push member (3), thereby preventing the opening of the movable panel, and, in an active position, when the push member (3) and the locking mechanism (7) are actuated together, the locking mechanism allows the axial translation of the push member (3), thereby enabling the movable panel to be opened.
The present invention relates to a key casing, in particular for a motor vehicle, including: a casing (7) including an insert recess (9) having a longitudinal shape for receiving an insert (5), and a key head (3) to be attached to the insert (5) and forming a key (1), said key head (3) forming a cover for closing the key casing (7) as well as a portion for gripping the key (1); and complementary reversible snap-fitting means supported by the casing (7) and by the key head (3), wherein at least one snap-fitting means is translatably movable between a rest position and a free position, in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the position in which the key head (3) is snap-fitted onto the casing (7).
The invention relates to a method for opening a movable panel of a motor vehicle, including the following steps: Step A (1) - the presence of at least one body part of a person is detected by a capacitive or non-capacitive sensor; Step B (2) - the person is authenticated as being authorized to unlock the vehicle by an authentication means; Step C (5) - a virtual switch is produced by projecting a light pattern onto the ground on which the motor vehicle is standing; and Step D (6) - the person positions his/her foot so as to obscure the virtual switch in a predetermined manner; Step E (7) - if the foot is not positioned in the predetermined manner, a signal is sent to restart step D, or if the foot is positioned in the predetermined manner, a control means opens the movable panel.
The invention relates to an antitheft device for a steering column of a motor vehicle, comprising: a bolt (7), which is mounted so as to be translatably movable in said device, between a position for locking the steering column and a position for releasing said column; and a latch (5), which is movable between a neutral position and an operating position, said antitheft device including a rotor and a means (8) for controlling the movement of said bolt (7), comprising: a cam (15) that is rigidly connected to said rotor in order to control the movement of said bolt (7); and a pull-bar (16), the movement of which is controlled by said cam (15). Said antitheft device further comprises a device for protecting said pull-bar (16), which extends at least partially around said pull-bar (16). The invention also relates to a steering column for a motor vehicle that includes such an antitheft device.
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
41.
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an anti-theft device (1) for the steering column of a motor vehicle, comprising: a locking means including a bolt (7) mounted such that it can move between an unlocked position in which the steering column is released and a locked position in which the column is locked, said bolt (7) being associated with a resilient return means (18) that allows the bolt (7) to return from the unlocked position to the locked position; and a deadlock means (20) including a retaining member (21) and a locking element (22) designed, in the active position, to lock the bolt (7) in the locked position, said retaining member (21) being designed to retain the locking element (22) in a rest position that does not lock the bolt (7) in the locked position. The locking element (22) is disposed between the bolt (7) and the resilient return means (18), such as to be biased against the bolt (7) by the resilient return means (18). The resilient return means (18) is maintained under torsion and compression in the rest position, such as to exert a turning moment on the locking element (22) in the active position, in order to pivot about an axis collinear with the movement axis (25) of the locking element (22) so as to lock the locking element (22) and the bolt (7).
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
42.
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR A STEERING COLUMN AND ASSOCIATED STEERING COLUMN
The invention relates to an anti-theft device (1) for a steering column of a motor vehicle, said device (1) comprising: a bolt (7) mounted such that it can move in translation in the device (1) between a position in which the steering column is locked and a position in which the column is released, and a means (15) for controlling the movement of the bolt (7). The device also comprises a drive means (9) connecting the control means (15) and the bolt (7), said drive means (9) including a housing (20) that receives at least part of a locking element (19) when the locking element (19) is in the rest and active positions. The aforementioned locking element (19) is configured to co-operate with the control means such as, in the active position, to lock the drive means (9) when the bolt (7) is in the locked position.
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
E05B 15/16 - Use of special materials for parts of locks
The present invention relates to a key (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: a casing (3); an insert (5, 7) including a key-bit holder (5) and a key bit (7) rigidly connected to the holder (5); a mechanism for deploying the insert (5, 7), which is mounted in said casing (3), and which includes: a push button (19) comprising at least one supporting projection (49) which inserted into at least one notch (53) provided in the holder (5), and a resilient element (23) enabling the return of the insert (5, 7), the height (h) of said at least one supporting projection (49) of the push button (19) being at least 10% greater than the depth (p) of the notch (53) of the holder (5).
The present invention relates to a plastic part (1) with selective metallization comprising at least one first non-metallized portion (7) made from a first plastic material that cannot be metallized by electroplating and at least one second metallized portion (9) made from a second metallizable plastic material, the first plastic material being a mixture of polycarbonate and of a semiaromatic polyester and the second plastic material being a polyamide.
C08J 7/00 - Chemical treatment or coating of shaped articles made of macromolecular substances
C08L 67/03 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds the dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds having the hydroxy and the carboxyl groups directly linked to aromatic rings
C08L 77/00 - Compositions of polyamides obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic amide link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C25D 5/56 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces of plastics
45.
ANTITHEFT DEVICE FOR A STEERING COLUMN, AND RELATED STEERING COLUMN
The invention relates to an antitheft device for the steering column of an automobile, said device including: a bolt (7) mounted so as to be translatably mobile in said device, between a position for locking the steering column and a position for releasing said column, and a latch (5) including a control means for moving said bolt, said latch being mobile between a neutral position and an operative position. Said device further comprises a means (9) for translatably locking said bolt (7), said means being controlled, by said control means, so as to assume either an operative position, in which the locking means (9) translatably locks the bolt (7) so as to maintain said bolt (7) in the locked position when the latch (5) is in the neutral position, or an inoperative position, in which the locking means (9) releases said bolt (7) when the latch is in the operative position.
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
46.
UNIT FOR COMMUNICATION BY MEANS OF A PREDETERMINED PROTOCOL
The invention relates to a unit (SYST) for communication by means of a predetermined protocol, said communication unit (SYST) including: a master device (EQ_MAI); and a slave device (EQU_ESC) capable of communicating with a vehicle according to a UHF or BF protocol, and capable of assuming a plurality of states, characterized in that the master device (EQ_MAI) is suitable for sending, to the slave device (EQU_ESC), alerts pertaining to the actuation of a state.
The invention proposes an electronic key (1) for motor vehicle, comprising a dry zone (Zs) and a wet zone (Zh), said electronic key (1) being furnished with a connection facility (5) establishing an electrical connection between said dry zone (Zs) and said wet zone (Zh), with the aid of at least one overmoulded metallic lug (6), characterized in that said at least one metallic lug (6) is flexible.
The invention relates to a method for controlling the electric steering lock (1) for the steering column (2) of a motor vehicle, consisting in effecting an automatic predetermined rotation of the steering column (2), locking the steering lock (2), when the engine (4) of this vehicle is stopped.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
49.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION MODULE FOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING A MOVABLE PANEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, ASSOCIATED CONTROL CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT, AND HANDS-FREE ACCESS SYSTEM
The invention relates to an electronic communication module (2) for locking/unlocking at least one movable panel of a motor vehicle, including a resonant circuit adjusted to a tuning frequency and including an transmission winding (20) connected in series to a tuning capacitor (21), said resonant circuit (20, 21) being capable of emitting a low-frequency interrogation signal, at said tuning frequency, to a portable badge or identifier, and a manually-actuated triggering member (22), the actuation of which triggers the transmission of said interrogation signal. According to the invention, the triggering member is a button switch (22) connected in series to at least one resistor (23) in order to form an electric dipole (24), and said electric dipole (24) is electrically connected in parallel to all or part of the resonant circuit (20, 21). The invention also relates to a central processing unit (3) for controlling said module through two electrical connection wires (4, 5), and to an associated hands-free access system.
The invention relates to an antitheft device (2) for a vehicle steering column, including a lock comprising a rotor (14) and a stator (12), one of which has a pin (24) and the other of which has a groove (46) for receiving the pin and shaped such that, from a predetermined angular position, a rotation of the rotor with respect to the stator in a predetermined direction requires a preliminary pressing of the rotor with respect to the stator in the direction of the inside of the device.
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
51.
KEY HAVING A RETRACTABLE INSERT, AND RELATED INSERT-EXTENDING MODULE
The invention relates to a retractable key comprising an upper half-shell (3) and a lower half-shell which are assembled together so as to form a housing, and an insert-extending module configured so as to be mounted in said housing. The insert-extending module includes: an insert pivotably mounted in the housing between a retracted position and an deployed position, a push button (8) axially projecting from the upper half-shell (3) so as to be axially pressed by a user and comprising a rotation-locking means (9) engaging with a corresponding rotation-locking means (10) of the housing, the rotation-locking means (9, 10) guiding the push button (8) in axial translation (A-A), an elastic return element, a first end of which is attached to the insert and a second end of which is attached to the push button (8) in order to urge the insert to pivot toward the extended position when the push button (8) is pressed, and a retaining means (17) supported by the push button (8) and engaging with a complementary retaining means (18) of a half-shell of the housing, said retaining means (17, 18) being configured so as to enable the axial translation (A-A) of the push button (8).
The invention relates to a device for locking and unlocking the battery tray (1) of an electric motor vehicle, this tray being able successively to be released and housed in a cavity (2) of the chassis of the vehicle, the device comprising at least one locking and unlocking arrangement (3, 4) for locking and unlocking the battery tray with respect to the chassis of the vehicle. According to the invention, said arrangement (3, 4) is formed of a lock for an opening leaf of the motor vehicle and comprises a striker, a bolt and a latch.
The invention relates to a device for adjusting a control device (12) of a module (10) forming a lock mechanism, comprising a cable (14) provided with two ends, namely a proximal end (14P) and a distal end (14D), and housed inside a sheath (18) provided with two ends, namely a proximal end (18P) and a distal end (18D) that are locked in position by respective proximal and distal stop members (20D). The proximal end (14P) of the cable is provided with a body (16) for coupling the cable to a member that is kinematically connected to a control lever (2). According to the invention, the proximal stop member (20P) comprises an internal thread that co-operates with an external thread provided on the sheath.
The invention relates to a method for adjusting a control device (12) of a module (10) forming a lock mechanism, comprising a cable (14) provided with two ends, namely a proximal end (14P) and a distal end (14D), and housed inside a sheath (18) provided with two ends, namely a proximal end (18P) and a distal end (18D) that are locked in position by respective proximal and distal stop members (20D). The proximal end (14P) of the cable is provided with a body (16) for coupling the cable to a member that is kinematically connected to a control lever (2). According to the invention, the method consists in adjusting the active length (Li) of the proximal end (14P) of the cable extending externally beyond the sheath (18), said active length being defined by the length of the cable (14) between the stop member (20P) at the proximal end of the sheath (18) and the surface thereof for coupling to the member that is kinematically connected to the lever (2), the stop member at the proximal end (20P) of the sheath being stationary.
The present invention relates to a device for controlling the locking of a vehicle door, comprising: first and second locking control elements (6) which can move between first and second control positions, and means for driving the control elements (6) between the first and second control positions thereof. The second control element (7) comprises a coupling member (10) that can also move between: a first coupling position, in which the coupling member kinematically interconnects the second control element (7) and a bearing member (5) of the driving means; and a second coupling position, in which the coupling member kinematically interconnects the second and first control elements and in which said coupling member authorises the first element (6) to be driven by the bearing member (5). The invention also comprises return means for returning the coupling member (10). The invention is suitable for motor vehicles.
The invention relates to a method for locking/unlocking and/or starting a motor vehicle (2) using a mobile telephone (3), said method being characterised in that said motor vehicle (2) and said mobile telephone (3) communicate in order to: authenticate said mobile telephone (3) as paired with said motor vehicle (2) for the locking/unlocking and/or starting of the motor vehicle; and to supply a validity period to the motor vehicle (2), relating to the pairing of the mobile telephone. Said method is also characterised in that the mobile telephone (3) locks/unlocks and/or starts the motor vehicle (2) if the mobile telephone (3) is authenticated as paired with the motor vehicle (2) and if the current date of the unlocking request, evaluated on the basis of an absolute-time clock of the motor vehicle, is within the validity period.
The invention relates to a method for pairing a mobile telephone with a motor vehicle, said paired mobile telephone being used to lock/unlock and/or start said motor vehicle by means of at least part of an authentication code. Said method is characterised in that the mobile telephone (5) is loaded with said at least part of the authentication code required to be able to lock/unlock and/or start said motor vehicle.
The invention relates to a steering lock antitheft device for a motor vehicle comprising: an antitheft body (3) intended to house a lock (2) capable of turning between a neutral position (STOP) and a start position (DEM) via an intermediate position (MARCHE), a cam (4) intended to rotate as one with the lock (2) to actuate locking means of the antitheft device (1) according to the position of the lock (2), a nonreturn means to prevent the said cam (4) from turning in the opposite direction towards the start position (DEM) once it has reached the intermediate position (MARCHE) when moving from the start position (DEM) towards the neutral position (STOP) without first of all moving via the neutral position (STOP), characterized in that a cam profile (5) is formed in a radial wall of the said cam (4) and in that the said antitheft device (1) further comprises a control finger (6) and a means of elastically returning the said control finger (6) against the action of the said cam profile (5), the said cam profile (5) and the said control finger (6) working together firstly to form a nonreturn means and secondly to index the angular position of the cam (4).
B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
E05B 17/04 - Devices for coupling the turning cylinder of a single or double cylinder lock with the bolt-operating member
H01H 27/06 - Key inserted and then turned to effect operation of the switch
H01H 27/08 - Key inserted and then turned to effect operation of the switch wherein the key cannot be removed until the switch is returned to its original position
59.
VEHICLE COMPRISING A LOCK FOR LOCKING AN OPENING PANEL
The vehicle comprises: - at least one opening panel (6), - at least one rear-view mirror (10), and - a lock (14) for locking the opening panel, the lock being able to be contiguous with the rear-view mirror and preferably being contiguous therewith.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
60.
Remote identification device associated with a vehicle including means for remotely communicating battery state-of-charge information with the associated vehicle
The invention relates to a device (1) for remotely identifying a motor vehicle (2), including means (3) for remotely communicating with the associated vehicle (2). The device comprises means (4) for querying the state of charge of at least one vehicle battery and means (6) for receiving said state of charge.
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
The invention relates to a bolt to be inserted and fixed in a receiving body (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising: a stator (2) containing a rotor (4) that can rotate, said stator (3) including a means for securing same to the receiving body (1); a rotor cover plate (10) secured to the front face of the stator (3), said cover plate (10) including an opening (14) for the passage of a key that can co-operate with the rotor (4); and an anti-pull-out means borne by the cover plate (10) and the stator (3) in order to secure the cover plate (10) to the stator (3) and axially retain the rotor in the stator (3). According to the invention, the anti-pull-out means is configured to lock the cover plate (10) axially on the stator (3) by positioning the cover plate (10) on the stator (3) and subsequently pivoting same thereon into an assembled position, and the lock includes an element (15) for preventing the rotation of the cover plate (10) on the stator (3), formed by a part positioned between the cover plate (10) and the front face of the stator (3).
E05B 15/16 - Use of special materials for parts of locks
E05B 17/20 - Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
E05B 9/04 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of cylinder locks
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
The invention relates to a motor vehicle steering lock comprising: a locking means comprising a bolt (4) mounted such that it can move between an unlocked position in which it is intended to be arranged some distance from a steering column, and a locked position in which it is intended to lock the said column, a deadlocking means (15) comprising a deadlocking element (16) configured to immobilize the bolt (4) in the locked position, the said deadlocking element (16) being urged against the said bolt (4) by an elastic means of the deadlocking means (15), and being held in a passive position by a retaining member (17) of the deadlocking means (15), characterized in that the deadlocking means (15) comprises a housing (19) shaped to collaborate with the said deadlocking element (16) by guiding it towards the bolt (4) in two successive movements (D1, D2) and of distinct directions following the withdrawal of the retaining member (17) to lock the said bolt (4) in the locked position.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
B60R 25/023 - Countermeasures against the physical destruction of the steering lock
The invention relates to a rotor (4) for a lock (2), having a cavity and including a sensor (16) for detecting the presence of a key (12) in the cavity. The sensor is mounted so as to be movable relative to the cavity about an axis that is parallel to the direction (8) in which the key is inserted into the cavity.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
The invention relates to a lock (1) with disengageble lock cylinder of a mechanism for locking the door of a motor vehicle, characterized in that it further comprises means (13, 15, 29) for detecting an attempt at breaking in to the lock (1) which means are intended to be connected to a security device of the vehicle.
E05B 17/22 - Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
B60R 25/08 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on brakes or brake systems
E05B 65/12 - for vehicles (E05B 71/00 takes precedence;locking arrangements for non-fixed vehicle roofs B60J 7/185)
The invention relates to a rotary locking bolt for a motor vehicle door lock, intended to collaborate with a striker of said motor vehicle, said rotary locking bolt (5) comprising a metal body (14) and having a cylindrical through-opening (12) intended to collaborate with a corresponding guiding surface (13) of said lock (1) so as to pivot about an axis of rotation (I) between a position in which the lock (1) is open and a position in which the latter is closed, in which it collaborates with the striker, characterized in that said metal body (14) has compensating projections (16a-16f) projecting around said cylindrical through-opening (12) on each side of the ends of the cylindrical through-opening (12). The invention also relates to a motor vehicle door lock (1) provided with such a rotary locking bolt (5).
The invention relates to an access key (1) for unlocking a motor vehicle, comprising: - a communication interface (112) configured so as to communicate according to an NFC protocol; - a support containing data constituting service provision rights; - a monitoring circuit (111) able to process a transaction by way of said communication interface (112) on the basis of said data constituting the service provision rights; characterized in that it comprises a housing (106) for receiving a support containing data constituting service provision rights of removable type (2), and in that it comprises a read and/or write interface (113) in the removable support placed in the housing, the monitoring circuit (111) being configured so as to allow an exchange of data between the communication interface and the read/write interface.
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
68.
LATCH INTENDED TO BE MOUNTED ON AN OPENABLE BODY SECTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a latch (1) intended to be mounted on an openable body section of a motor vehicle, which includes at least one abutment (21) arranged on the shroud of the latch body (3), a clamp ring (17), which in the assembled state holds the latch body (3) in position by engaging with said at least one abutment (21) of the latch body (3) and with the stop collar (15), and a washer arranged, in the assembled state, between the clamp ring (17) and the outer panel (5) comprising a circular opening and at least one notch engaging with said at least one locking lug (9), intended to hold said washer rotationally fixed with respect to the latch body (3).
The invention relates to a latch device for a vehicle door that includes: a latch including half-springs defining two sub-assemblies extending opposite each other; and a key (6) having, on separate surfaces (10), tracks (12) having non-rectilinear edges (14, 16) capable of engaging with the half-springs for unlocking the latch. Each track has a dimension (t), as measured from one edge to the other along a direction (Z) perpendicular to a longitudinal direction (X) of the key, which is constant in the longitudinal direction.
The invention relates to a lock for a motor vehicle door leaf which, inside a housing thereof, comprises a lock bolt (1) for a strike (2), which is rotatable about an axis (3) and controlled by a return element (4) in the totally open position, said bolt (1) and said strike (2) being arranged such that the strike (2) pulls on a lever arm (1B) of the bolt (1) up to an intermediate open position during opening, characterized in that, in the totally open position, said return element (4) consists of a resilient element comprising a boss (4A) shaped such that the bearing force on said boss (4A)is offset from said axis of rotation (3) of the bolt and causes the bolt (1) to return to the totally open position, and in that said intermediate open position corresponds to a clearing of said boss (4A) until the boss (4A) is capable of exerting torque on the bolt (1) in order to rotate same towards the totally open position thereof.
The invention relates to a remote control device with a stowable key, in particular for an automobile, which comprises a remote control casing including two lower (1) and upper (2) shells, an insert (3) defining a key-bit pivotally mounted between an extended use position and a stowed position inside the casing, and an elastic return mechanism for returning the insert to the extended position, which comprises a push button (4) provided on the upper shell (2). According to the invention, the insert (3) rotates directly about said button (4) which is rotatingly connected with the upper shell (2), and includes rotational indexing means with said insert (3) that can be declutched by pushing said button (4).
The present invention relates to a lock for a motor vehicle door comprising a stator (1) in two parts (1a, 1b), within which a rotor (2) comprising a cylinder (4) and a rotor head (5) is mounted such that said rotor head can rotate axially, said lock including retaining means (10) for the rotor (2), and said retaining means (10) being housed within the stator (1).
The invention relates to a device for activating a motor vehicle hands-free system, said device comprising at least one mechanical motion sensor to be connected to an authentication unit that is placed on the path of a means for mechanically transmitting actuation, or on a component of the lock, and which senses a movement of an element belonging to the assembly, made up of a mechanical transmission means and the lock, so as to trigger the activation of the hands-free access system by means of the controller.
The system (2) for an opening leaf (22) of a vehicle comprises: at least one upstream member (60), at least one spring (162), and at least one downstream member (64) capable of causing the opening leaf to open. The spring extends in series between the upstream member and the downstream member with reference to a kinematic chain along which a command to open the opening leaf is transmitted from the upstream member to the downstream member.
The opening system according to the invention is arranged so that a distance between a first geometric straight line passing through the region of contact between the lever (10) and the rotary member (12) and normal to this contact region and a second geometric straight line parallel to the first straight line and passing through the axis of rotation of the lever (10) progresses in a constant direction of increase or of decrease throughout the opening movement of the opening leaf.
The invention relates to a key, in particular for a motor vehicle, including a push button, in which a bit support (17) includes a through opening (19) which defines a recess housing at least half a helical spring (13) surrounding the push button (11).
The invention relates to a module for extending a retractable insert of a key, in particular for a motor vehicle, which is intended to be mounted in a casing for said key and which comprises an insert (5, 7), intended to be pivotably mounted relative to said casing (3) between an inoperative and an operative position, and comprising a bit (7) and a bit holder (5), which is pivotably mounted relative to said casing (3), and a mechanism for extending the insert (5, 7), which includes a push-button (19), and an elastic return element (23) for the insert (5, 7) consisting of a helical torsion spring, one end (23a) of which is connected to the insert (5, 7), in order to urge the insert (5, 7) by pivoting towards said operative position, when the push-button (19) is actuated. According to the invention, the push-button (19) comprises a projection (49) for holding the insert (5, 7) in the inoperative position and in the operative position, the mounting position of said projection being different from said inoperative and operative positions.
The invention relates to an antitheft device (2) for the steering column of a vehicle, comprising: a locking portion including a bolt for locking the steering column, and a mobile member capable of controlling the locking-in-position of the bolt; and an access portion including a latch, wherein said device includes a rocker arm for converting a movement of the mobile control member into the release of a super-lockout element.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
79.
ANTITHEFT DEVICE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN OF A VEHICLE HAVING SUPER-LOCKOUT PROVIDED BY A ROCKER ARM
The invention relates to an antitheft device (2) for the steering column of a vehicle, comprising: a locking portion (6) including a bolt for locking the steering column, and a mobile member (22) capable of controlling the locking-in-position of the bolt; and an access portion (4) including a latch and carrying a pivoting rocker arm (34) bearing against the mobile member (22) and against the locking portion (6).
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The invention relates to a remote control device for a motor vehicle locking/unlocking system, including two rigid half-shells (2a, 2b) which, when assembled, form a recess in which a printed circuit board (5), a battery (6) for electrically powering said printed circuit board (5), and least one leaf spring (8a, 8b) connecting the battery (6) and the printed circuit board (5) are arranged, wherein one of said rigid half-shells (2a, 2b) has a series of projections (10a - 10H) made of a flexible material which presses the printed circuit board (5) against the other half-shell (2a, 2b) so as to prevent the printed circuit board (5) from moving.
The invention relates to an antitheft device for the steering column of a vehicle, including: a bolt (8) capable of assuming a position for blocking a steering column; and an actuator (18) for maneuvering the bolt. The device is arranged such that a movement of the actuator (18), in order to remove the bolt (8) from the locking position, from a position in which the bolt is placed in a locking position, begins with a backlash that does not result in any movement of the bolt.
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The invention relates to a method for locating the wheels (R1, R2, R3, R4) of an automobile, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: calculating data indicative of a movement of each wheel (D1, D2, D3, D4), determining a left/right side on which each wheel (S1, S2, S3, S4) is located, discriminating a steering front wheel from a rear wheel in accordance with the results of a comparison in which a steering front wheel covers a greater distance than a rear wheel, and locating a wheel by combining the movement information (D1, D2, D3, D4) and the left/right side information (S1, S2, S3, S4) of the wheel.
The invention relates to a bracket for retaining a latch (1) on a panel (10) of an automobile door leaf, in particular a luggage compartment of an automobile, wherein the latch (1) has a keyhole (7) accessible from the outside of the vehicle, and a first opening for discharging water that is capable of entering into the keyhole (7). According to the invention, said retaining bracket is configured to be attached to the panel (10) and comprises a recess (23) for receiving the latch (1), and said retaining bracket has a discharge channel (25) in communication with the first discharge opening of the latch (1) for collecting the water that has entered into the keyhole (7), and comprising a second discharge opening (27) for discharging the collected water. The invention also relates to a locking device comprising such a retaining bracket, to a latch retained by the retaining bracket, and to a discharge pipe attached to the retaining bracket.
The invention relates to an actuator with assisted closing for a lock (3) of a door leaf for a motor vehicle, comprising: an output transmission means (5) for driving a means for actuating a lock bolt toward a closed position of said lock (3), an electric motor (8) capable of providing a driving torque at the output of the motor so as to drive said output transmission means (5). The actuator (2) further comprises a driving torque limiting means (12) for limiting the driving torque transmitted by the motor (8) by the output transmission (5) means. The invention also relates to a device for a door leaf of a motor vehicle with assisted closing, comprising an actuator (2) with assisted closing for a lock of a motor vehicle door leaf.
E05B 65/12 - for vehicles (E05B 71/00 takes precedence;locking arrangements for non-fixed vehicle roofs B60J 7/185)
F16D 43/18 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed with centrifugal masses actuating the clutching members directly in a direction which has at least a radial componentInternally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed with centrifugal masses themselves being the clutching members with friction clutching members
The invention relates to a starter switch for an automobile including a stator (1), a rotor (2) rotatably mobile inside the stator (1), an electric power input (+Batt), at least one electric output (S2) suitable for being activated by at least one contactor (5) during the rotation of said rotor (2), said at least one contactor (5) being mounted on a rotary contactor unit (3) coupled with the rotor (2), in which said at least one contactor (5) is movably mounted on the rotary contactor unit (3).
The invention relates to an antenna system for receiving automobile tyre pressure signals, the antenna system having at least one active element (10) and one coaxial cable (30) including two coaxial lines (31, 32) and a shielding sheath (33), the coaxial cable (30) being connected by one end to said active element and, by the other end, to an earthing point (20) of the vehicle, the active element (10) extending between said earthing point and a distant end of the earthing point referred to as infinite impedance end, and the coaxial cable (30) being connected to the active element at a current point of the active element located between the earthing point (20) and the so-called infinite impedance end, and separate from the earthing point and from the so-called infinite impedance end, characterised in that the active element (10) forms a loop in which one end (11) is made up of the earthing point (20) and the other end (14) forms a connection point with the coaxial cable, the coaxial cable (30) being connected to the earthing point and to said other end of the loop (14) such that the coaxial cable (30) has a portion stripped of the coaxial cable shielding, said stripped portion having a negligible length given the reception behaviour of the antenna system.
The invention relates to a power supply plug (100) on-board an automobile, for powering batteries for the propulsion of said automobile, including: contacts exposed to external contacts; a means for engaging with a complementary plug (200) for said external contacts; a holding element (130) for holding the complementary plug (200) in a vehicle-powering position, said holding element (130) being movable between a retracted position in which the holding element (130) enables said complementary plug (200) to be released from the vehicle and an operative position in which said element prevents said complementary plug (200) from being released from the vehicle; an actuator for switching the holding element between said retracted position and said operative position, characterised in that said holding element (130) is rotatably mounted on the vehicle and the actuator moves the holding element (130) according to the rotational movement during said locking of said complementary plug (200) in the vehicle-powering position.
The present invention relates to a vehicle lock device comprising: - a cylinder (100) comprising an external face (104) and a housing (102) opening onto the external face and intended to accept a key (300), - a cover (200) designed to be attached to the external face (104) of the cylinder (100) so as to conceal the external face (104) at least partially and comprising an opening (203) to provide free access to the housing (102), - the cover (200) comprising a recess (205) made in its face facing the cylinder (100) and the cylinder (100) comprising a guiding rim (107) designed to fit at least partly into the recess (205) to define a guide to guide the key (300) into the recess (205).
The invention relates to a key (1) including a key head (2) and an insert (3), said insert having one end inserted and fixed inside said key head (2), said insert (3) and said key head (2) each having respective flanks that engage with one another in an assembled position, characterised in that each one of said respective flanks of the insert (3) and of the key head (2) has at least one discontinuity (9), the two discontinuities (9) being inserted into one another so as to generate an increased mutual support of said flanks. Specifically, said discontinuities (9) are formed in the body and/or in the width and/or in the length of said insert (3) and/or of said key head (2) and constitute an assembly means made of at least one male element (9b) and at least one female element (9a).
The invention relates to a lock to be inserted and attached inside an antitheft body (1) for a motor vehicle, including: a stator (3) inside which is a rotatably movable rotor (4), said stator (3) comprising a means for attaching to said antitheft body (1); a cover plate (10) for the rotor (4) attached to the front surface of said stator (3), said cover plate (10) having an opening (14) for a key for engaging with said rotor (4) to pass therethrough; an anti-dismantling means supported by said cover plate (10) and said stator (3) for attaching said cover plate (10) to said stator (3) and axially retaining said rotor (4) in said stator (3), characterised in that said anti-dismantling means is configured so as to axially lock said cover plate (10) on said stator (3) by positioning said cover plate (10) on said stator (3) and then pivoting on said stator (3). The invention also relates to an antitheft device for a motor vehicle, comprising an antitheft body (1) and a lock (2) received in said antitheft body (1) as described above.
E05B 9/08 - Fastening the casings of latch-bolt locks or cylinder locks to the wing
E05B 9/04 - Lock casings or latch-mechanism casings of cylinder locks
B60R 25/02 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
91.
Device for detecting the presence of a user by a vehicle
The invention relates to a device for detecting (CAPT) the presence of an object, that comprises at least one detection member (EA, EB) to which is associated a physical value that varies based on the environment in which said detection member (EA, EB) is located. The invention is characterised in that the physical value provides a variable reference level corresponding to the absence of an object and in that it further comprises a saving device (LOG IC) for saving, upon the emission of a low-frequency signal, a value of the reference level measured before the emission of said low-frequency signal.
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
92.
REMOTE IDENTIFICATION DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE INCLUDING MEANS FOR REMOTELY COMMUNICATING WITH THE ASSOCIATED VEHICLE
The invention relates to a device (1) for remotely identifying a motor vehicle (2), including means (3) for remotely communicating with the associated vehicle (2). The device comprises means (4) for querying the state of charge of at least one vehicle battery and means (6) for receiving said state of charge.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
93.
ANTITHEFT DEVICE FOR A STEERING COLUMN, AND RELATED METHODS FOR MOUNTING A SUPPORT CLAMP
The invention relates to an antitheft device for a motor vehicle steering column, comprising: a housing (3) in which a movable bolt (5), configured so as to prevent the steering column from rotating, and a lock (7) for controlling the movement of said bolt (5), are arranged; a clamping collar (9) configured so as to be mounted on the steering column (2) and having a first half-collar (9a) rigidly connected to the housing (3), and a second half-collar (9b): a first end (11) of which is pivotably mounted relative to the first half-collar (9a) along a pivotal movement axis (A1) that is substantially parallel to the steering column; and a second end (13) of which is configured so as to be attached to the first half-collar (9a) when mounted on the steering column via a clamping means (37). According to the invention, the second half-collar (9b) has, on the first end (11) thereof, a pivotal movement holding shaft (15), the first half-collar (9a) comprising a bearing (17) associated with said holding shaft (15), and an opening (19a) for accessing said bearing (17), and also has a means for supporting said holding shaft (15) in said first half-collar (9c) opposite said bearing (17) so as to avoid an untimely disconnection of said half-collars (9a), (9b) before being mounted on the steering column (2). Said support means is configured so as to at least partially close the opening (19a) for accessing said bearing (17) and to hold said shaft (15) in said first half-collar (9a) opposite said bearing (17).
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The invention relates to a device for triggering an action on an automobile door leaf (7), wherein said device includes a capacitive sensor (3) including a plurality of electrodes (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) for detecting a capacity variation, a management unit (11) connected to the capacitive sensor (3) for processing the output signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) from the capacitive sensor (3). The detection electrodes (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) are respectively associated with detection areas (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4) organised according to a predetermined pattern, and the management unit (11) includes means for detecting the order in which a member crosses the detection areas (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4) of the pattern, for comparing (17) the detected order with a reference order, and for triggering (19) an action on the door leaf (7) on the basis of the result of the comparison.
The invention relates to an assembly including a handle of a door leaf of a motor vehicle and a panel constituting such a door leaf, said panel including an opening, said handle being arranged on the panel (3) of the door leaf, wherein the handle includes: a. a gripping portion (7) that is mobile relative to the door leaf arranged on the outside of said panel (3); b. a fixed portion (5) arranged on the inside of said panel (3); and c. a capacitive presence sensor (9, 13, 13a, 113, 15, 15a, 109, 115, 125) for detecting the presence of a user in the proximity of said handle, said sensor comprising at least one capacitive electrode (13, 13a, 113, 15, 15a, 115, 125). According to the invention, said sensor (9, 13, 13a, 113, 15, 15a, 109, 115, 125) has at least one portion aligned with an opening (11) made in said panel (3) constituting the door leaf.
The invention relates to a safety device for controlling the opening of an automobile door (100). According to the invention, the device (130) includes means (131, 132, 133) for blocking said control in the event of a side impact. The invention can be used for automobile safety with respect to side impacts.
The invention relates to a control device for the door leaf a transport vehicle, comprising a housing (10, 100) and, in said housing, a switch (1, 201) provided with a plunger (6, 206), a cam (115, 15) mounted so as to rotate relative to the housing, and a mobile element (102, 202) capable of a transmission movement (T) as a result of an action applied by the cam when the latter rotates (R), said mobile element also being capable, through said transmission movement (T), of acting on the plunger so as to tilt the switch from a first electric state to a second electric state, characterised in that the mobile element has a shape moulded so as to protrude from the body (100, 204) of the device. More precisely, the mobile element (102, 202) includes a reception area (107, 207) capable of receiving a push force applied by the cam, a bending area (103, 203) capable of reversible deformation under the action of such a pushing force, and an action area (105, 205) capable of applying a pushing force on the plunger as a result of said deformation.
H01H 21/28 - Operating parts, e.g. handle biased to return to original position upon removal of operating force adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling switch of a lift
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling switch of a lift
E05B 65/12 - for vehicles (E05B 71/00 takes precedence;locking arrangements for non-fixed vehicle roofs B60J 7/185)
E05B 17/22 - Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators
The invention relates to a signal transmission/reception device (DER) which can cooperate with an antenna device (A) capable of emitting a magnetic field. The invention is characterized in that the device (DER) comprises the following elements for transmission, namely: a power stage (P) for sending a symmetrical square-wave voltage signal (U0) to the input of the antenna device (A) in order to supply same with a current that can be used to generate the emitted magnetic field; and a current measuring stage (C) for measuring the current circulating in the antenna device (A). The invention is suitable for motor vehicles.
The invention relates to an antitheft device (1) for the steering column of an automobile. The body (2) of said device comprises at least a first guiding member (14) and the intermediate stator (6) comprises at least a second guiding member (11). The first guiding member (14) and the second guiding member (11) interact together in order to translate the intermediate stator (6) when a force is applied to the rotor (5) and when said force rotates said intermediate stator (6).
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
The invention relates to a communication system for an automobile, that comprises: a receiver (R) housed in the automobile (1), said receiver (R) having at least two reception channels (C1, C2), each channel (C1, C2) being capable of receiving a piece of information transmitted at a predetermined radio frequency (f1, f2); at least one transmitter (E1, E2) capable of transmitting at least a piece of information. According to the invention, the transmitter is capable of transmitting said information at at least one of the two frequencies (f1, f2) that can be received by said reception channels (C1, C2) of said receiver (R).
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