Patents Assigned to Valeo Systemes Thermiques
  • HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230194181
    Abstract: The main object of the invention is a heat exchanger including a first header plate of an inlet manifold, a second header plate of a distribution header and a heat exchange core bundle extending between the first header plate and the second header plate along a longitudinal direction, the heat exchange core bundle being defined by a shell and having a plurality of tubes arranged successively next to each other in a transverse direction, each tube being capable of cooperating with the header plates via through-holes formed in each plate. The shell has at least one longitudinal end with a straight edge configured to be in flat surface contact with at least one header plate in a contact area, the surface contact occurring mainly in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Frederic METEZEAU, Francois VILLALONGA, Mateusz LIPOWSKI, Lukasz PIETRZAK
  • Coolant circuit for a vehicle
    Patent number: 11679642
    Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit (1) for coolant (47) comprising a main duct (3), a first branch (4), a second branch (5) and a third branch (25), the main duct (3) comprising a compression device (2) and a main heat exchanger (8) arranged to be traversed by an external air flow (EF), the first branch (4) comprising a first heat exchanger (13) thermally coupled to a loop (14) for heat transfer liquid (48) and an accumulation device (15), the second branch (5) comprising a second heat exchanger (17), the third branch (25) comprising a third heat exchanger (26), characterised in that the first branch (4) and the second branch (5) are parallel and meet at a convergence point (6), the first branch (4) and the third branch (25) meet at a first junction point (19). Application to motor vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventor: Mohamed Yahia
  • Plug-in device for a cylinder of a condenser
    Patent number: 11680737
    Abstract: A plug-in device for a cylinder of a condenser, this plug-in device comprising: a plug designed to plug, preferably removably, an opening of the cylinder, a functional component designed to interact with a refrigerant fluid in the cylinder, this functional component being designed to be mounted, removably or non-removably, on the plug with the possibility of rotating with respect to this plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gaël Durbecq, Véronique Westermann
  • Ventilation device of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 11679664
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation device (20) of a motor vehicle, this device comprising: an air passage (21) for air set in forced movement, in particular by suction, at least one anti-turbulence shield (25; 26) arranged to be placed in the air passage at a location chosen so as to prevent turbulence from forming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Said Naji, Ralph Stroehla, Clemens Wachter
  • DISEASE DETECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230172562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) for detecting a disease in a person, in particular a contagious disease such as COVID-19, this detection system comprising: —an acquisition device (7) for acquiring examination data on the person, this acquisition device comprising, in particular, at least one physiological measurement sensor such as a radar, and a thermal camera for acquiring this examination data, —a data processing device (3) arranged to receive this examination data obtained by the acquisition device, —a display device (30) arranged to display diagnostic information on the disease based on an analysis of the examination data, this diagnostic information possibly being representative of a level of probability that the person has the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Georges De Pelsemaeker, William Lapierre, Shivakumar Puttaswamy
  • COOLING MODULE FOR AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPRISING A TANGENTIAL-FLOW TURBOMACHINE
    Publication number: 20230173875
    Abstract: A cooling module for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, through which an air flow is intended to pass, having a set of heat exchangers including a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger; a fan casing disposed downstream, the fan casing having an outlet for the air flow; a tangential turbomachine configured so as to generate the air flow; the cooling module further including: an air discharge vent disposed downstream of the outlet for the air flow of the fan casing; and a bypass connecting the outlet for the air flow to an opening upstream of the set of heat exchangers; the air discharge vent having a closure device configured so as to redirect the air flow from the outlet towards the outside of the vehicle when in the discharge position and to redirect the air flow towards the bypass when in the recirculation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Gael DURBECQ, Amrid MAMMERI, Erwan ETIENNE, Kamel AZZOUZ
  • Element for cooling the air of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 11654746
    Abstract: Disclosed is an element for cooling the air in a motor vehicle, including a composite phase-change material (40) made of at least one first material which is a phase-change material (42) and one second material (44) of which the structure forms a support matrix for the phase-change material (42), the composite phase-change material (40) being covered with a heat-conducting protective layer (46).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Georges De Pelsemaeker, Kamel Azzouz
  • Device for cooling batteries and associated production method
    Patent number: 11658357
    Abstract: A cooler for at least one electrical energy storage element, the cooler comprising at least one heat-transfer liquid circulation duct, the ends of which penetrate into manifolds. Each of the manifolds comprises a collector having at least one opening for introduction and passage of at least one duct, and a cover covering the collector in such a way as to define a volume, into which the at least one duct opens, for circulation of the heat-transfer liquid. The at least one duct and the cover are mechanically assembled with the collector. A manifold further comprises at least one seal disposed between the collector and the at least one duct, and also between the collector and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Hervé Bourgeais, Philippe Lemercier, Frédéric Tison, Céline Gohard
  • VENTILATION DEVICE MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COOLING MODULE, VENTILATION DEVICE COMPRISING SUCH A MODULE, AND COOLING MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A VENTILATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230147766
    Abstract: The invention relates to a module, comprising:—at least one, preferably only one, tangential turbomachine (28-1; 28-2) comprising a bladed wheel (32-1; 32-2) and a motor (33-1; 33-2) for rotationally driving the bladed wheel (32-1; 32-2),—a frame (30-1; 30-2) forming an opening (60-1; 60-2), preferably only one opening,—a shut-off means (62-1; 62-2) designed to selectively shut off the opening (60-1; 60-2), the shut-off means (62-1; 62-2) having at least two regions which, in contact in a position of the shut-off means (62-1; 62-2) in which the opening (60-1; 60-2) is left free, are at a distance apart in a position in which they shut off the opening (60-1; 60-2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Kamel Azzouz, Sébastien Garnier, Amrid Mammeri
  • ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICE COMPRISING EARTHING MEANS
    Publication number: 20230142145
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device (1) for an air-conditioning housing, said heating device (1) comprising a heating body (2) supplied with current for heating an air flow passing through said heating body (2), said heating body (2) comprising heating elements through which said current passes and which are arranged in electrically insulated tubes (4) of the heating elements, said heating elements being controlled via a distribution unit (3), said heating device (1) comprising means for earthing a plurality of metal elements distributed in the heating body (2) and the distribution unit (3). Said heating device (1) is characterised in that said earthing means consist of a single earthing circuit which passes through the heating body (2) and the distribution unit (3) and is formed by arranging said metal elements in series with direct contact between said metal elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Yann Couapel, Erwan Gogmos
  • Nebulizer system for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 11642941
    Abstract: A nebulizer system for a motor vehicle may include a tank for a liquid, a nebulizer chamber, and a filter system capable of filtering the liquid contained in the tank for the liquid before it passes into the nebulizer chamber. The nebulizer chamber may have a nebulizer nozzle provided with an acoustic wave output device such that the liquid from the tank forms a mist of droplets of the liquid. The mist is intended to pass into a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. Additionally, the nebulizer system may have an input module for air. The inlet module may have an air injection volute capable of channeling the air in the direction of the internal volume of the nebulizer chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Nicolas Decorde, Michel Gschwind, Frédéric Richard, Stéphane Petit, Yves Rousseau, Vincent Feuillard
  • DEVICE FOR THERMAL REGULATION OF AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20230127378
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for thermal regulation of at least one electronic component, including at least two circulation conduits of a heat transfer fluid, arranged along a stacking axis, and at least one heat transfer fluid manifold in fluidic communication with the circulation conduits. The heat transfer fluid manifold includes at least two fluidic connection portions, respectively assembled at one end of a corresponding circulation conduit and having, respectively, at least one collar bordering an orifice, and at least one hollow connector interposed between two fluidic connection portions along the stacking axis, and having two opposite end sections, slidably mounted inside the collars of two facing fluidic connection portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Bastien JOVET, Mohamed IBRAHIMI, Thibaut PERRIN
  • NEBULIZER SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230117968
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nebulizer system for a motor vehicle, including at least one tank for storing a liquid, a nebulizer chamber, the nebulizer chamber having a nebulizer component provided with an acoustic wave emission device which is configured such that the liquid forms a mist of droplets of the liquid, the mist being intended to enter a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, a light-emitting device configured to emit radiation in the ultraviolet spectrum, and a carrier of the light-emitting device, the at least one tank for storing the liquid being configured such that the carrier of the light-emitting device crosses the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Vincent FEUILLARD, Julien MIKHEL, Clement ESCULIER, Yves ROUSSEAU
  • Shut-off flap and corresponding heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning installation
    Patent number: 11629880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a damper door (1) having an axis of rotation (3), a first face (5), and a second face opposite the first face (5), said first (5) and second faces of the damper door (1) defining a plane, said damper door (1) comprising: •a rotation shaft (9) projecting from each side of the plane defined by the first (5) and second faces of the damper door (1), and •at least one side wall (11) having a flat surface arranged radially with respect to the rotation shaft (9), characterised in that the rotation shaft (9) has, in the plane of the at least one side wall (11), a semi-elliptical shape (13) extending over the side wall (11) and comprising a large diameter (G1) coinciding with the axis of rotation (3) of the damper door (1) and a small radius (P1) parallel to the plane of the at least one side wall (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Philippe Pierres, Nestor Varela, Pauline Cavagna
  • METHOD FOR DEFROSTING A THERMAL REGULATION CIRCUIT FOR A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230112903
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for defrosting a thermal regulation circuit for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, the thermal regulation circuit being provided with a refrigerant circulation loop comprising a first heat exchanger (2), susceptible to frosting, as well as second and third exchangers (4, 6), the second and third exchangers (4, 6) being intended to exchange heat between the refrigerant and a heat transfer fluid, the loop further comprising a bottle (12) for storing a part of the refrigerant, the method comprising a step, referred to as defrosting, of circulating the refrigerant successively in the second heat exchanger (4), the bottle (12) and then the first and third exchangers (2, 6), with cooling of the refrigerant in the first and second exchangers (2, 4) and heating of the refrigerant in the third exchanger (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Roland Akiki, Jin-Ming Liu
  • SUPPORT FRAME HOLDING ARM
    Publication number: 20230104481
    Abstract: A support frame for a ventilation device for cooling a fluid passing through a cooling circuit of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The frame has an opening defining an opening perimeter configured to receive an impeller, and a central support positioned at the center of the opening and shaped to receive a motor actuating said impeller to generate a ventilation flow. The central support is attached, through said opening, to the frame by at least six holding arms, at least three of which are placed in a first plane or cone of revolution, and another three of which are being placed in a second plane or cone of revolution, different from the first. The first holding arms are each separated from any second holding arm at the opening perimeter by a space covering at least a distance corresponding to a chord of said first holding arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Mohamed Alaoui Benzakroum, Bruno Demory, Manuel Henner, Maxime Laurent
  • NEBULIZER SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230080010
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nebulizer system for a motor vehicle, including at least one reservoir for storing a liquid, a nebulizer component including an acoustic wave emission device configured such that the liquid forms a mist of droplets of the liquid, the mist being intended to enter a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, a light-emitting device configured to emit radiation in the ultraviolet spectrum, and a conduit for delivering the liquid to at least one inlet of the nebulizer component. The light-emitting device is oriented in the nebulizer system so as to irradiate the liquid circulating in the conduit for delivering the liquid, when the nebulizer system is in the operating state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Clement ESCULIER, Vincent FEUILLARD
  • NEBULIZER SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230085415
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nebulizer system for a motor vehicle, which is arranged to be fluidly connected to a liquid storage reservoir, which is called a cartridge, the nebulizer system including: a tank, a nebulizer component producing a mist intended to penetrate a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, a channel for circulation of the liquid from the cartridge to the tank, and a channel for circulation of air between the cartridge and the nebulizer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Clement ESCULIER, Yves ROUSSEAU, Vincent FEUILLARD, Julien MIKHEL
  • Electromagnetic filtering of a control circuit of an electric motor
    Patent number: 11606057
    Abstract: A control circuit of an electric motor includes a filtering device in order to filter high frequencies likely to produce perturbing electromagnetic radiation when the electric motor is driven. To this end, the filtering device includes one or more filtering capacitors branched off from a power bridge driving the electric motor, wherein at least a proportion of the filtering capacitors is of a polymer-hybrid type in order to improve dynamic performance of the filtering device and to reduce its size. A motorized-fan unit for motor vehicles including such a control circuit is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: William Lapierre, David Bonneau, Lucien Le Curieux-Belfond
  • HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING A PURIFICATION DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230070696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, including a plurality of plates, the plates being stacked on top of one another along a stacking axis so as to form a bundle of plates, at least a first plate and at least a second plate which define a first circulation path configured for circulation of a first fluid, at least the second plate and at least a third plate which define a second circulation path configured for circulation of a second fluid, the bundle of plates having a first distribution chamber which supplies the first circulation path with first fluid, and a second distribution chamber which supplies the second circulation path with second fluid. The heat exchanger includes at least one purification device arranged in one of the distribution chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Christophe DENOUAL, Bastien JOVET, Quentin NAVARRE, Julien VERON