Patents Assigned to Faurecia Interieur Industrie
  • Patent number: 10358067
    Abstract: An interior system has a support and movable member mounted to be movable relative to the support for adjusting the height of the movable member, with a locking mechanism configured to allow unidirectional movement of the movable member relative to the support from a lowest adjustment position to a highest adjustment position. The interior system includes a deactivation mechanism for deactivating the locking mechanism and allowing the return of the movable member to the lowest adjustment position. The deactivation mechanism includes a track and a sliding member sliding along the track, with the sliding member and the track interacting to allow the locking mechanism to engage upon movement of the movable member from the lowest adjustment position to the highest adjustment position, and to disengage when the movable member exceeds the highest adjustment position and until it returns to the lowest adjustment position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignees: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE, FAURECIA INNENRAUM SYSTEME GMBH
    Inventors: Bruno Dinant, Joep Biljholt
  • Patent number: 10351001
    Abstract: A vehicle trim assembly that includes a trim and a display device having a display screen with a first display zone and a second display zone. The display device is movable relative to the trim between a first stable position, in which the first display zone is visible and the second display zone is hidden by the trim, and a second stable position, in which the first display zone and the second display zone are both visible. The second stable position is offset relative to the first stable position along a first direction perpendicular to the display screen in the first position, in the direction toward which the display screen is facing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Julien Beauregard
  • Patent number: 10322681
    Abstract: A support for receiving and holding a device, such as a smart phone, in a vehicle. The support includes a first jaw, able to receive a first edge of the device, and a second jaw, able to receive a second edge of the device. The support also includes a sheath and an arm, the arm being able to translate relative to the sheath. The arm includes two segments, articulated to one another using a rotation axis such that the distal segment is urged to rotate relative to the proximal segment in the direction bringing the second jaw closer to the first jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventor: Christophe Brunard
  • Patent number: 10316554
    Abstract: An opening system for a vehicle includes a frame having an opening, an opening member that is movable relative to the frame between a closed position and an open position, and a retaining device. The retaining device includes a ferromagnetic element provided on the opening member, a magnet provided on the frame and magnetically coupled to the ferromagnetic element when the opening member is in the closed position, an electromagnet coupled to the magnet, and a control unit having a control module that controls the electromagnet upon reception of a control command. The control unit includes a detection module which, in the absence of a control command being received by the control module, is enabled for the detection of a signal, originating from the electromagnet, representative of the opening member reaching the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventor: Omar Ben Abdelaziz
  • Publication number: 20190168583
    Abstract: An outlet device is provided. In operation, the outlet device generates an outlet flow and includes: a housing with an inner surface forming a channel which extends between an air inlet orifice and an air outlet orifice, a first air-directing surface which together with a first inner surface section forms a first air channel, a second air-directing surface which lies contrary to the first air-directing surface and which together with a second inner surface section forms a second air channel, a first flap which is pivotable around a first adjustment axis which runs transversely the housing centerline and a second flap which is pivotable around a second adjustment axis which runs transversely the housing centerline, an adjustment device which comprises a control device and a coupling device, wherein the coupling device is actuatable by the control device and couples the pivoting motions of the first flap and the second flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Bruno Dinant, Ludovic Bouldron
  • Patent number: 10293761
    Abstract: A vehicle trim element has a panel that includes at least one colored mask having solid areas and at least one aperture delimiting a pattern, and a colored screen transmitting light and closing each aperture of the mask. The mask and the screen are substantially of the same color so that the pattern is visible when the panel is backlit and substantially invisible in the absence of backlighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Geoffroy Topart, Thierry Vourlat, Dany Desrus
  • Patent number: 10269330
    Abstract: Vehicle interior equipment that includes a structure having a window surrounded by an edge area, and an electronic display screen placed in the window. In a standby condition of the screen, the screen displays a decorative image coordinated with the decoration of the edge area so that at least the peripheral area of the screen and the edge area coincide visually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Zakaria Benchikhi
  • Patent number: 10252667
    Abstract: A vehicle trim assembly (2), comprising: a storage compartment (6) defining a storage space (8) emerging through an opening (26); and a shutter (10) moving relative to the storage compartment between a closing position, in which it closes off the opening, and an open position, in which it is freed from the opening. The shutter (10) comprises at least one transmission zone (50) able to be steered between a viewing configuration, in which the transmission zone allows the visible light to pass through the shutter and makes it possible to distinguish the contents of the storage space through the shutter, and a concealing position, in which the transmission zone does not make it possible to distinguish the contents of the storage space through the shutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Omar Ben Abdelaziz
  • Patent number: 10246908
    Abstract: An opening device (1) having an opening part (2) and a stationary part (4). The opening part (2) is movable relative to the stationary part (4) between a closed position and an open position. The opening device further includes a device arranged to accompany the movement of the opening part. The accompanying device has a first part (10) secured to the opening part (2) and a second part (12) secured to the stationary part (4), with the first part (10) being movable relative to the second part (12). The accompanying device includes a safety blocking device (20) arranged to block the movement of the first part (10) relative to the second part (12) when an inertial force applied to the opening part (2) toward the open position is above a predetermined threshold force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventor: Omar Ben Abdelaziz
  • Patent number: 10232892
    Abstract: A motor vehicle dashboard crossbeam includes a tubular beam made in a single piece provided to extend between the A posts of the structure of the motor vehicle substantially in a transverse direction of the motor vehicle and means for fastening a or each end section of the beam on an A post. The fastening means includes a first and second fastening opening in the longitudinal direction, the first opening being formed through the beam. The fastening means also includes a fastening member attached on the end section, the second fastening opening being formed through the fastening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Laurent Baudart, Grégory Martin
  • Patent number: 10173732
    Abstract: A crosspiece for a vehicle dashboard extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is made of a first material and has a closed cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and a hollow joining end. The second portion has a main part extending in the longitudinal direction, and a joining part fitted into the joining end of the first portion. The main part has an open cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is adapted for demolding in a demolding direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction during manufacture of the second portion of the crosspiece. The joining part has a closed hollow cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is adapted for demolding in the longitudinal direction during manufacture of the second portion of the crosspiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Mickaël Trannoy, Laurent Baudart
  • Patent number: 10150421
    Abstract: A sliding console that includes a stationary support, a moving console body, and a connecting device connecting two longitudinal guideways each having a rail and a slide. The sliding connecting device has two moving supports transversely separated from one another and at least two reinforcements separate from one another and separate from the moving supports. The reinforcements are spaced longitudinally apart from one another and fasten the moving supports to one another. The console body is fastened to the reinforcements, with each rail being fastened to one of the moving supports, and the slides being fastened to the stationary support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Laurent Baudart, Jean-Philippe Saulay
  • Patent number: 10106091
    Abstract: A support for a portable electronic apparatus. The support includes a first edge and a second edge, a locking device movable between a locking position, in which it prevents the translation of the first edge relative to the second edge, and an unlocking position, and an actuating device for actuating the locking device movable between an inactive position and an active position in which the actuating device keeps the locking device in its unlocking position. Movement of the second edge from an idle position to a maintaining position drives the actuating device from its active position to its inactive position. The support includes a control device that, when moved from a released position to a disengagement position, causes the actuating device to go from its inactive position to its active position while keeping the second edge in its maintaining position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Sergio Da Costa Pito, Bruno Dinant
  • Patent number: 10102986
    Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle. The control panel includes a decorative layer and a control assembly. The decorative layer has a visible face and a rear face opposite to the visible face. The control assembly has a front face and a rear face opposite to the front face. The front face of the control assembly faces the rear face of the decorative layer. The control assembly is fixed to the decorative layer and includes a support film, a pressure sensor and a light-emitting diode. The pressure sensor and the light-emitting diode are printed on the support film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Omar Ben Abdelaziz
  • Patent number: 10086771
    Abstract: A support for a mobile device has a front face bearing a stationary jaw. The support includes a moving jaw facing the stationary jaw, mounted in translation on the front face of the support. The moving jaw is able to receive a side edge of the mobile device, and the support further includes at least one guide ramp secured to the support, on which the moving jaw is slidingly mounted between a separated position, in which the mobile device is placed against the moving jaw, and a maintaining position, in which the mobile device is kept pressed against the stationary jaw. The support includes at least one return element, secured to the support, cooperating with the moving jaw over the entire length of the guide ramp and able to grip the mobile device against the stationary jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Philippe Barre, Julien Beauregard, Christophe Brunard, Sergio Da Costa Pito, Bruno Dinant
  • Patent number: 10040227
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle interior trim part intended for covering an airbag. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a support having an opening; b) providing a chute channel defining a passage to guide deployment of the airbag and integral with a cover member; c) fastening the chute channel to the support by a continuous peripheral bead of adhesive extending along the periphery of the opening; d) bringing a mold element to face the support and chute channel so as to define a closed cavity; and e) injecting foam into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Frédéric Lard
  • Patent number: 10024744
    Abstract: A control panel for a vehicle includes a flexible trim element, a rigid supporting member, a piezoelectric sensor arranged between the trim element and the supporting member, and a flexible element arranged between the piezoelectric sensor and the rigid supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Omar Ben Abdelaziz
  • Patent number: 9975469
    Abstract: A system for displaying vehicle information in the passenger compartment of the vehicle includes an information acquisition device, a display device, and a control unit. The information acquisition device acquires at least one piece of information related to the vehicle, and the display device is configured to display the piece(s) of information in the passenger compartment. The display device includes at least two light sources. The control unit is configured to receive the acquired piece(s) of information and to control the light sources according to a stored pattern corresponding to the received information. For each piece of information received by the control unit, the stored pattern includes sequential lighting of the light sources according to a lighting sequence depending on the received information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: Pierre Guerreiro
  • Patent number: 9951215
    Abstract: The invention relates to an injectable composite material comprising: (a) 28 to 95% by weight of a polypropylene-polyethylene copolymer; (b) 0 to 10% by weight of a flow enhancer; (c) 1 to 20% by weight of an impact modifier; (d) 1 to 20% by weight of a compatibilizing agent; and (e) 3 to 70% by weight of natural fibers, wherein the polypropylene-polyethylene copolymer forms a matrix. It also relates to a method for preparing this composite material as well as to a method for its use for manufacturing parts by injection or by overmolding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Pauline Kannengiesser, Embarka Aoudjit, Laurence Dufrancatel, Sergio Da Costa Pito, Gérard Mougin
  • Patent number: 9939244
    Abstract: A molded part made in plastic material that includes a body having a surface and two positioning relief portions formed on the surface while being spaced apart from each other along a measurement direction, each positioning relief portion having a positioning protrusion defining a measurement surface allowing the positioning of a sensor member of a distance measurement instrument along the measurement direction bearing against the measurement surface, in order to measure the distance between the positioning relief portions along the measurement direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventor: David Magnier