Patents by Inventor Michel Buannec

Michel Buannec has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110059824
    Abstract: A device for changing the mode of a power-branching transmission, that includes a casing to be connected to the transmission, an epicyclic train with three inputs, a mechanism blocking a first input relative to the casing that can be selectively actuated to establish a first operation mode of the transmission, and a kinematic chain provided with a connection mechanism connecting the first input with a second input, when the connection mechanism is actuated, to establish a second operation mode of transmission. The kinematic chain includes at least one meshing between two gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.
    Inventors: Michel Buannec, Paulo Da Silva
  • Patent number: 7582033
    Abstract: An infinitely variable transmission with power shunting having at least two operating modes, whereof the components are distributed between two power paths connecting in parallel the heat engine to the vehicle wheels, including at least three planetary gear trains, two electrical machines, at least one reduction stage, and a control distributing differently the power between the two power paths based on the operating mode thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Renault S.A.S.
    Inventors: Ahmed Kefti-Cherif, Marc Picard, Michel Buannec, Sebastien Chanson
  • Publication number: 20080283354
    Abstract: A device for locking a vehicle transmission including a toothed wheel connected to the vehicle drive wheels via a transmission element, and a locking pivoting finger capable of being engaged between two consecutive teeth of the toothed parking wheel to immobilize the drive wheels via the toothed parking wheel. The toothed parking wheel is integrated in the differential ring gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.
    Inventors: Michel Buannec, Philippe Cloud
  • Publication number: 20080148900
    Abstract: A motor vehicle gearbox with parallel shafts including a plurality of torque speed gears, including two concentric primary shafts alternately connected to the vehicle engine through first and second clutches, and two secondary shafts connected to the vehicle wheel through a differential. A first compartment contains at least one clutch, a second compartment contains hydraulic control elements, and a third compartment contains the gear selection mechanism of the gearbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: RENAULT s.a.s
    Inventors: Michel Buannec, Philippe Cloud, Marc Picard
  • Publication number: 20060111211
    Abstract: The invention concerns an infinitely variable transmission with power shunting having at least two operating modes, whereof the components are distributed between two power paths connecting in parallel the heat engine (130) to the vehicle wheels (133), said means including at least three planetary gear trains (137, 138, 141, 142), two electrical machines (131, 132), at least one reduction stage (136, 139, 140, 143), and control means distributing differently the power between the two power paths based on the operating mode thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: Renault S.A.S.
    Inventors: Ahmed Kefti-Cherif, Marc Picard, Michel Buannec, Sebastien Chanson
  • Patent number: 4478107
    Abstract: A suction cap for the control of the oil pressure regulation system in an automatic gearbox comprising an intermediate chamber bounded by a diaphragm, a housing and a bellows, with a spring connected, on the one hand, to a push-rod and engaging, on the other hand, an inner radial surface of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Regie Nationale des Usines Renault
    Inventor: Michel Buannec