Patents Assigned to Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS-ACS
  • Patent number: 9016776
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for closing off an opening provided in the body of a motor vehicle, including: a stationary glass portion PF to be rigidly connected to said vehicle, and a movable glass panel PM capable of moving, relative to the stationary portion PF, between a closed position, in which the glass panel closes off an opening OUV provide in said stationary portion PF, and at least one open position, in which said opening OUV is at least partially uncovered. According to the invention, the movable panel PM is mounted on a movable frame CM that is provided with tilting means for tilting the movable panel PM relative to said movable frame CM. The invention enables the use of more compact tilting means than those used in the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS-ACS France
    Inventors: Francois Cousson, Daniel Martineau
  • Patent number: 8919043
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for closing off an opening formed in a structure, comprising an essentially flat fixed part in which an aperture is defined, and at least one sliding panel which an aperture is defined, and at least one sliding panel which is guided along two rails mounted on one face of said fixed panel, between at least a closed position that closes off said aperture and an open position which uncovers said aperture. At least one of said rails at each of its ends bears a closure end piece to which a first end of a flexible or semi rigid first element is secured, the second end of which element is intended to be secured to said structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS-ACS France
    Inventors: Michel Jincheleau, Regis Leboeuf
  • Patent number: 8769872
    Abstract: A device is provided for sealing an opening made in a structure, including a fixed panel in which an opening is defined, and at least one sliding panel, including: two shuttles respectively guided in two guiding rails mounted and/or formed on the surface of the fixed panel facing the inside of the vehicle and a frame supporting at least two guiding pins respectively engaging with each one of the shuttles. The shuttles include guides for guiding the pins, enabling a transverse movement of the frame relative to the shuttles. An actuator acts directly or indirectly on the shuttles in order to move the latter in the rails, causing the sliding panel to move in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the fixed panel. The device also synchronizes the actuator so as to synchronize the movement of the shuttles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS-ACS France
    Inventors: Guy Maltaverne, Serge Gerbeau, Frederic Giret, Mickael Desbois
  • Publication number: 20140159434
    Abstract: A glass roof of a motor vehicle includes a fixed part and a panel that is mobile with respect to the fixed part. The panel is able to close an opening formed in or next to the fixed part in a closed position. Movement of the mobile panel is implemented with the aid of two shuttles guided in translation respectively in two rails, each of the shuttles engaging with a peg secured to the mobile panel. The mobile panel carries two bearing elements that bear against bearing surfaces formed respectively on a longitudinal portion of the rails, defining a third movement zone in which the mobile panel is slid with respect to the fixed part, parallel to the rails. The bearing surface is interrupted in an end portion of each of the rails so as to allow the bearing elements to move in a direction perpendicular to the rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS - ACS FRANCE
    Inventor: Mickael Desbois
  • Patent number: 8485595
    Abstract: A device is provided for blocking an opening formed in an automobile roof, including a fixed glass portion to be rigidly connected to the vehicle and at least one glass panel. The glass panel is mobile relative to the fixed portion between a blocking position, in which it blocks an opening in the fixed portion, and at least one open position, in which the opening is at least partially open. Each of the mobile panels is slidingly guided along two rails rigidly connected to the surface of the fixed portion. The device also includes at least one passage for collecting and draining at least a portion of the water received on the outer surface of the mobile panel toward the outside of the vehicle. The passage is rigidly connected to the mobile panel to enable the water to flow from the mobile panel toward one of the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS-ACS France
    Inventors: Guy Maltaverne, Jean-Claude Neaux, Régis Leboeuf
  • Publication number: 20130169007
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for closing off an opening provided in the body of a motor vehicle, including: a stationary glass portion PF to be rigidly connected to said vehicle, and a movable glass panel PM capable of moving, relative to the stationary portion PF, between a closed position, in which the glass panel closes off an opening OUV provide in said stationary portion PF, and at least one open position, in which said opening OUV is at least partially uncovered. According to the invention, the movable panel PM is mounted on a movable frame CM that is provided with tilting means for tilting the movable panel PM relative to said movable frame CM. The invention enables the use of more compact tilting means than those used in the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS-ACS FRANCE
    Inventors: François Cousson, Daniel Martineau
  • Publication number: 20130167445
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for closing off an opening formed in a structure, comprising an essentially flat fixed part in which an aperture is defined, and at least one sliding panel which an aperture is defined, and at least one sliding panel which is guided along two rails mounted on one face of said fixed panel, between at least a closed position that closes off said aperture and an open position which uncovers said aperture. At least one of said rails at each of its ends bears a closure end piece to which a first end of a flexible or semi rigid first element is secured, the second end of which element is intended to be secured to said structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS-ACS FRANCE
    Inventors: Michel Jincheleau, Regis Leboeuf
  • Publication number: 20130126696
    Abstract: The present invention provides a support device. The support device includes a strap, the active length of which is variable, the strap supporting the accessory against the bearing element. The device includes a rail extending between two ends along the strap, the rail is secured to the wall, and a sliding element which slides along the rail, the sliding element includes a passage into which the strap is to be inserted. The device includes an adjustment device for adjusting the active length of the strap. The strap can be extended, relative to the adjustment device, between a retracted configuration, in which the active length is at a minimum, and an extended configuration, in which the active length is at a maximum. The adjustment device includes an element for returning the strap to the retracted configuration thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS - ACS FRANCE, FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Jacques Decorme, David Billy, Alexis Crabeil
  • Publication number: 20120228900
    Abstract: A device is provided for blocking an opening formed in an automobile roof, including a fixed glass portion to be rigidly connected to the vehicle and at least one glass panel. The glass panel is mobile relative to the fixed portion between a blocking position, in which it blocks an opening in the fixed portion, and at least one open position, in which the opening is at least partially open. Each of the mobile panels is slidingly guided along two rails rigidly connected to the surface of the fixed portion. The device also includes at least one passage for collecting and draining at least a portion of the water received on the outer surface of the mobile panel toward the outside of the vehicle. The passage is rigidly connected to the mobile panel to enable the water to flow from the mobile panel toward one of the rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS - ACS FRANCE
    Inventors: Guy Maltaverne, Jean-Claude Neaux, Régis Leboeuf
  • Publication number: 20120167469
    Abstract: A device is provided for sealing an opening made in a structure, including a fixed panel in which an opening is defined, and at least one sliding panel, including: two shuttles respectively guided in two guiding rails mounted and/or formed on the surface of the fixed panel facing the inside of the vehicle and a frame supporting at least two guiding pins respectively engaging with each one of the shuttles. The shuttles include guides for guiding the pins, enabling a transverse movement of the frame relative to the shuttles. An actuator acts directly or indirectly on the shuttles in order to move the latter in the rails, causing the sliding panel to move in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the fixed panel. The device also synchronizes the actuator so as to synchronize the movement of the shuttles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS - ACS FRANCE
    Inventors: Guy Maltaverne, Serge Gerbeau, Frederic Giret, Mickael Desbois
  • Publication number: 20110120020
    Abstract: A device is provided for closing off a window made in a motor vehicle. The device includes a fixed part intended to be attached to the vehicle and at least one movable glazed panel able to move along a sliding axis between a closed position in which it closes off an opening defined in the fixed part and at least one open position in which the opening is at least partially free. The device includes at least one cable attached to the movable panel, a portion of the cable bearing the movable panel, moving parallel to the sliding axis in order to move the movable panel and engaging with a displacement device able to shift the movable panel from a closing plane corresponding to the plane of the fixed part to a sliding plane parallel to the closing plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS - ACS FRANCE
    Inventors: Pascal Fourel, Xavier Sandrin, David Billy
  • Publication number: 20110006558
    Abstract: A device is provided for closing off an opening formed in the bodywork of a motor vehicle, which includes a fixed structure in which an aperture is defined, and at least one sliding panel exhibiting a surround bearing at least two guide pegs. The device has at least one slide having a groove to accept each of the two guide pegs, the grooves being substantially identical and having an inclined portion forming an angle of between 1 and 89 DEG with the said axis of sliding; a guide element secured to the sliding panel, guided in one of the guide rails; and a return, which controls a relative movement of the slide or slides with respect to the guide element along the said axis of sliding. The sliding panel moves in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the fixed structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS - ACS FRANCE
    Inventors: Frederic Giret, Serge Gerbeau, Jean-Claude Neaux, Yvan Gerard
  • Patent number: RE41502
    Abstract: A device for closing an opening formed through the bodywork of a vehicle, the device comprising a fixed panel and a panel that constitutes a moving panel relative to the fixed panel, the moving panel being connected to the fixed panel by functional elements providing the required mobility, the functional elements being fitted to the face of the fixed panel that is directed towards the inside of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS-ACS
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Neaux