Patents Assigned to Valeo Materiaux de Friction
  • Publication number: 20150275983
    Abstract: A clutch friction disc (1) having at least two opposed annular friction linings (2, 2?), each fastened on a support (4, 4?), and elastic means (3) arranged between the supports (4, 4?) so as to allow the latter to move closer or farther away axially. Each support (4, 4?) has a tongue (6) for fastening to a central hub (12), located on the inner periphery of the support (4, 4?). Each fastening tongue (6) is retained axially between the hub (12) and a clamping washer (18) fastened to the hub (12) in order to prevent deformation of the tongue (6) during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTION
    Inventors: Loïc Adamczak, Gérard Crosland, Franck Delavente, Matthieu Morpain, Patrice Malagnac
  • Publication number: 20140299440
    Abstract: A friction device has a center axis (A) and a mid plane (P) perpendicular to the center axis (A). The friction device comprises first and second shields coaxial to the center axis (A) and pieced together to form a radially emerging peripheral slot between internal faces thereof, first and second friction linings fixed to external faces of the first and second shields, first connecting torques made in one piece with the first shield and having a circumferential orientation, second connecting torques made in one piece with the second shield and having a circumferential orientation, and a progressiveness element disposed in the peripheral slot and pressed between the internal faces of the first and second shields. The second connecting torques are inclined with respect to a plane of the second shield towards the mid plane (P) of the friction disc. The progressiveness element at least partly comprises an addition silicone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTION
    Inventors: Pierre DUMAS, Philippe PANTIER, Philippe PINEDA, Valérie TESSIER, Géraud VATIN
  • Patent number: 7992697
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction device for a clutch, particularly of a motor vehicle. The inventive friction device comprises first and second axially-spaced coaxial friction lining members which are defined by opposing friction faces. The device also comprises means for linking the two friction lining members which are solidly connected to one another. The first friction lining member is essentially ring shaped. The aforementioned linking means comprise linking tongue elements which are each equipped with a first end for solidly connecting to an inner edge of the first friction lining member and a second end for solidly connecting to the second friction lining member. Moreover, a deviation angle is provided between said first and second connecting ends, which can vary according to the axial spacing of the two friction lining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Materiaux de Friction Societe Par Actions Simplifiee
    Inventors: Géraud Vatin, Philippe Pineda, Pierre Dumas, Valérie Tessier
  • Patent number: 7607525
    Abstract: This device (10) comprises first (24A) and second (24B) friction lining members, substantially annular and coaxial, separated axially and delimited by opposing friction faces. The first friction lining member (24A) comprises a radially external part (32A) comprising a friction lining (26A), a radially internal part (30A) intended to be fixed to the second friction lining member (24B), and elastic connecting tongues (35A) each provided with a first end (36A) for connection to the radially external part (32A) and a second end (38A) for connection to the radially internal part (30A), the first (36A) and second (38A) connecting ends having an angular offset between them that is variable according to the axial separation of the two friction lining members (24A, 24B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Valeo Materiaux de Friction - Societe Par Actions Simplifiee
    Inventors: Géraud Vatin, Philippe Walter
  • Publication number: 20080060899
    Abstract: The invention relates to a friction device for a clutch, particularly of a motor vehicle. The inventive friction device comprises first and second axially-spaced coaxial friction lining members which are defined by opposing friction faces. The device also comprises means for linking the two friction lining members which are solidly connected to one another. The first friction lining member is essentially ring shaped. The aforementioned linking means comprise linking tongue elements which are each equipped with a first end for solidly connecting to an inner edge of the first friction lining member and a second end for solidly connecting to the second friction lining member. Moreover, a deviation angle is provided between said first and second connecting ends, which can vary according to the axial spacing of the two friction lining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTION
    Inventors: Géradu Vatin, Philippe Pineda, Pierre Dumas, Valérie Tessier
  • Patent number: 6835448
    Abstract: A friction material for a liquid medium, according to the invention, consists of a fibre mat impregnated with a thermosetting resin, the fibres having a length of at least 12 mm. The method of producing such a material includes the following steps: a) a mixture of fibres of the same nature or of different natures is produced in a mixer; b) the mixture is carded to form a card web; c) the card web is lapped; d) the lap thus formed is needled; e) the needled mat is impregnated with a thermosetting resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Valeo Materiaux de Friction
    Inventors: Denis Menard, Richard Guerin, Jean-Pierre Boutaud, Gérard Jacq