Patents Assigned to Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
  • Patent number: 11834009
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting bracket (5) for a pipe (4) supplying fluid to a driving arm (1) of a motor vehicle wiper system (100), the driving arm (1) comprising at least one spring (14), the mounting bracket (5) comprising at least one sleeve (51) configured to hold the supply pipe (4). The mounting bracket (5) according to the invention comprises a substantially hollow cylindrical body (50) linked to the sleeve (51) and configured to be inserted into a space (141) surrounded by the spring (14) of the driving arm (1). The invention also relates to a driving arm (1) comprising such a mounting bracket (5) and to a method for assembling such a driving arm (1), comprising a preliminary step of inserting the body (50) of such a mounting bracket (5) into at least part of the aforementioned space (141).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Vincent Gaucher, Quentin Fauriol, Nicolas Kuchly, Loic Roussel
  • Publication number: 20230382353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper system for a glazed surface, with at least one main body which includes at least one blade rubber designed to come into contact with the glazed surface and at least one embedded motorized member for setting in motion, which is configured to drive a linear movement of the main body along the glazed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Adrien PERET, Frederic BRETAGNOL, Marcel TREBOUET
  • Publication number: 20230382352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning system suitable for being mounted on a motor vehicle and comprising at least one first and one second cleaning devices, each cleaning device comprising a cleaning liquid reservoir, at least one cleaning nozzle for spraying the cleaning liquid, a fluid distribution circuit arranged to convey cleaning liquid from the reservoir to the cleaning nozzle and a pump arranged to inject the cleaning liquid contained in the reservoir into the fluid distribution circuit, the cleaning system further comprising a bypass device connecting at least two cleaning devices by their respective fluid distribution circuits, comprising a backup line and a solenoid valve placed on the backup line, controlled as a function of the failure state of a pump, and arranged to supply the cleaning nozzle of one cleaning device from the reservoir of another cleaning device, each cleaning device comprising a non-return member between its reservoir and a point of connection to the bypass device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Maxime BAUDOUIN, Giuseppe GRASSO, Denis THEBAULT, Yoann DOLLE, Adrien PERET
  • Patent number: 11820336
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for a wiper blade mount, the adapter comprising a cover configured to accommodate, inside a central opening, a removable attachment system which allows subsequent temporary fastening of said adapter to an articulated wiper blade arm, when said adapter is implemented on a wiper blade. To this end, the removable attachment system comprises one or more mounting members which take the form of U-clips configured to be removably inserted in the central opening and held in this configuration by means of temporary fastening means. The invention also relates to a wiper blade comprising such an adapter mounted on a wiper blade mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Eric Poton, Vincent Gaucher, Stephane Houssat
  • Publication number: 20230356240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid spraying device for a system for cleaning a surface of a motor vehicle, the spraying device includes a solenoid valve configured to allow or prevent the passage of fluid towards a spraying member, the solenoid valve includes a hydraulic system and an electromagnetic system, the hydraulic system includes at least one fluid dispensing member that includes at least a fluid inlet end-fitting, a circulation chamber and a fluid outlet end-fitting in fluid communication with the spraying member, the electromagnetic system being configured to allow or prevent the passage of fluid through the circulation chamber, and the spraying member includes at least a connecting tube and a spray nozzle, the connecting tube being fastened directly to the fluid outlet end-fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Maxime BAUDOUIN, Giuseppe GRASSO, Denis THEBAULT, Yoann DOLLE, Adrien PERET
  • Publication number: 20230338907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for forming a foam from a cleaning fluid for a wiping system for wiping at least one glazed surface of a vehicle, the device for forming a foam includes at least one cleaning liquid inlet, a chamber intended to receive the cleaning fluid and delimited by a housing, an agitator configured to turn in the chamber about an axis of rotation, a device for driving the agitator, and at least one foam outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Frederic BRETAGNOL, Adrien PERET, Vincent IZABEL
  • Publication number: 20230339434
    Abstract: Adapter (29) for a connection device (7) configured to connect a wiper blade (3) to a drive arm (5) in a wiper system (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a first lateral wall (43) and a second lateral wall (45) distant from one another and connected to one another by an upper wall (46), the first lateral wall (4) and the second lateral wall (45) respectively comprising a first orifice (47) and a second orifice (49) which are suitable for receiving a pin (23) extending in a transverse direction (Oy) projecting from the drive arm (5), characterized in that the second lateral wall (45) comprises at least one attachment means (57) for attaching the pin (23) in the second orifice (49) configured to hold the adapter (29) secured to the drive arm (5) at least in the transverse direction (Oy).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Vincent Gaucher, Eric Poton, Olivier Jomard
  • Publication number: 20230331193
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a detection system provided in a motor vehicle, the detection system including a glazed surface, at least one detection device and a device for acquiring information from the detection device, which acquires the information at a first frequency, the vehicle includes a cleaning device with pulsed air directed onto the glazed surface which projects the pulsed air onto the glazed surface of the detection system at a second frequency, the first frequency and the second frequency being substantially identical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventor: Maxime BAUDOUIN
  • Publication number: 20230322188
    Abstract: A connection device for a wiper system for wiping a glazed surface of a vehicle is disclosed. The wiper system includes at least one wiper, and at least one wiper arm designed to drive the rotation of the wiper. The connection device connects the wiper to the wiper arm and further includes at least one connector configured to be secured to the wiper and at least one adapter mounted with the ability to pivot on the connector. The wiper arm extends between a first end designed to be connected to a motor and a second end designed to be secured to the adapter. The adapter and the connector define a closed-section housing for receiving at least part of the second end of the wiper arm. This part of the second end of the wiper arm is configured to contribute to holding the adapter on the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Gerald Caillot, Vincent Izabel
  • Publication number: 20230322187
    Abstract: A connector for a wiper blade, comprising at least a main body and a rotating cap, comprising at least one cover wall, a reinforcing wall, a hinge and an attachment device for rigidly connecting the rotating cap relative to an end wall of the main body, the hinge being arranged at one of the longitudinal ends of the cover wall and ensuring a rotation of the rotating cap about an axis, the reinforcing wall extending from the cover wall towards the end wall of the main body, the rotating cap further comprising a device for supporting the rotating cap on the end wall of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Vincent GAUCHER, Guillaume MOULEYRE, Stephane HOUSSAT
  • Patent number: 11772610
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device (1) for a vehicle, intended to connect a wiper blade to a driving arm, comprising at least one connector configured to be secured to the wiper blade (12) and at least two adapters (25, 29), one of the adapters (25) being configured for connecting the connector (24) to a first type of driving arm, and a combination of the two adapters (25, 29) being configured for connecting the connector to a second type of driving arm (59), characterized in that each of these adapters (25, 29) comprises a locking member (85, 89) configured to lock the combination of the two adapters to the second type of driving arm (59), these locking members (85, 89) being superposed in order to secure the combination of the two adapters (25, 29) to the second type of driving arm (59).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Stéphane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher, Eric Poton
  • Publication number: 20230294641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper and a vehicle. The present invention relates to a wiper and a vehicle. The wiper (1, 1?, 1?) comprises: a wiper arm (2) comprising a wiper arm holder (10), an extension arm (20), and a wiper arm end member (40), the wiper arm being drivable to swing back and forth in an outward swing direction and a return direction; a wiper blade (60) comprising a blade holding portion (61) and a blade rubber strip (63); a first nozzle (50) connected to the wiper arm end member (40); and a first conduit (71) for conveying a cleaning fluid under pressure to the first nozzle (50), wherein an end (71B) of the first conduit (71) that is used for connecting with the first nozzle (50) passes the wiper blade (60) between the wiper arm end member (40) and the blade holding portion (61) and extends to a first longitudinal side of the wiper blade (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Haoyi Hong, Denis Grandjean, Xu Cheng, Jinlong Pu
  • Publication number: 20230294639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip for attaching a fluid line to a wiper arm of a spraying device of a motor vehicle, the clip having a general V shape, the base of the V forming a housing for a fluid line portion, and comprising a first and a second retaining arm located on the first and the second ends of the V-shape and extending towards each other, the retaining arms being asymmetrical in an axial direction intended to be parallel to the fluid line such that the space between the two retaining arms forms an opening having a divergent shape in the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Quentin FAURIOL, cyrille GIRODOT, Nicolas KUCHLY
  • Patent number: 11762194
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting an optical sensor for a motor vehicle, said optical sensor comprising an optic, a casing mounted to rotate about an axis of rotation (A1) and having a housing configured to receive the optical sensor, an optical element rigidly attached to the casing and configured to be arranged in the field of vision of the optical sensor, and an actuator coupled to the casing in order to rotate the casing and the optical element, the actuator comprising a rotor and a stator configured such that actuator is a motor with an internal rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Frederic Bretagnol, Marcel Trebouet
  • Patent number: 11760315
    Abstract: The invention concerns a module (10) for cleaning a device (3) for protection of an optical element having a surface of revolution around an axis of revolution, the cleaning module (10) including a wiper blade (11) configured to extend in a first general direction (D1) and including a wiper rubber (111) configured to extend in a second general direction (D2). According to the invention: the wiper rubber (111) is configured to wipe the surface of revolution during relative movement of rotation between the wiper blade (11) and the protection device (3), and the cleaning module (10) further includes a cleaning liquid feed pipe (13) fixed to the wiper blade (11) and including at least one opening (131) for spraying cleaning liquid disposed in such a manner as to define a spraying direction forming an angle less than 15° with the second direction (D2). The invention also concerns a corresponding driving assistance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Gérald Caillot, Jean Michel Jarasson, Vincent Izabel
  • Publication number: 20230286469
    Abstract: The connection device (2) for connecting a wiper blade (3) of an optical surface (S) of a vehicle (V) to a drive arm (5) of the vehicle (V) comprises a circuit for channeling a liquid and comprising an inlet cannula (17) connected to a first duct (19a) and to a second duct (19b) both extending in a longitudinal direction of extension (AL) of the connection device (2). The first duct (19a) is capable of being in communication with the second duct (19b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat
  • Publication number: 20230286471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device for at least one vehicle sensor. The cleaning device includes at least one air-flow generator, at least one air-flow transport duct for conveying the air flow to the sensor from an exhaust port of the air-flow generator, the duct including at least one air-flow inlet opening and at least one air-flow outlet orifice. One cross section of the inlet opening of the duct is larger than one cross section of the outlet orifice of the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Maxime BAUDOUIN, Christophe CHASSAING
  • Publication number: 20230280584
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting an optical sensor of a driver assistance system for a motor vehicle, with the optical sensor including an optic. The device includes an optical element arranged upstream of the optic of the optical sensor and mounted to be able to rotate about a first axis of rotation, and an electrical motor configured to rotate the optical element. The electric motor includes a rotor that rotates about a second axis of rotation intersecting with the first axis of rotation of the optical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Frederic GOSSELE, Frederic BRETAGNOL, Marcel TREBOUET
  • Patent number: 11738717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pantographic-type wiper system for cleaning a vehicle window that includes a drive attachment, a first arm, a second arm and a head configured to hold a wiper blade, where the first arm extends between the drive attachment and the head, where the second arm extends between a holding device attached to the drive attachment and the head, also characterized in that the wiper system includes a connecting body that links the first arm to the drive attachment and where the wiper system includes a pivot link (P) between the connecting body and the drive attachment and includes a rotational link (D) between the connecting body and the first arm; the wiper system also including at least a rotational device that allows motion around a first axis (A) that corresponds to a main elongation axis of the second arm between the head and the second arm or between the holding device and the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Sebastian Jablecki, Przemyslaw Szymanek, Tomasz Ostrogorski
  • Patent number: 11738718
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for a wiper blade mounting, the adapter comprising a cover which can be releasably attached to a main bar of the mounting by a single rotational movement that allows form-closure engagement between the cover and the main bar. According to the invention, the cover comprises an angular indexing system for defining an axis of rotation of the cover, the angular indexing system cooperating with an opening in the main bar. The opening and the angular indexing system have an asymmetrical form in order to allow angular indexing of the cover relative to the main bar and, subsequently, mechanical coupling of the cover on the main bar. The invention is applicable to motor vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Eric Poton, Stephane Houssat, Vincent Gaucher