Patents Assigned to Valeo Materiaux de Friction
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Publication number: 20150275983Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTIONInventors: Loïc Adamczak, Gérard Crosland, Franck Delavente, Matthieu Morpain, Patrice Malagnac
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Publication number: 20140299440Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTIONInventors: Pierre DUMAS, Philippe PANTIER, Philippe PINEDA, Valérie TESSIER, Géraud VATIN
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Patent number: 7992697Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Valeo Materiaux de Friction Societe Par Actions SimplifieeInventors: Géraud Vatin, Philippe Pineda, Pierre Dumas, Valérie Tessier
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Patent number: 7607525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Valeo Materiaux de Friction - Societe Par Actions SimplifieeInventors: Géraud Vatin, Philippe Walter
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Publication number: 20080060899Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2005Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTIONInventors: Géradu Vatin, Philippe Pineda, Pierre Dumas, Valérie Tessier
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Patent number: 6835448Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Valeo Materiaux de FrictionInventors: Denis Menard, Richard Guerin, Jean-Pierre Boutaud, Gérard Jacq