Patents Assigned to Valeo
  • ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR CONVERTING DC VOLTAGE INTO AC VOLTAGE, AND VICE VERSA
    Publication number: 20180145611
    Abstract: An electrical architecture (1) for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa, comprising:—a DC/AC voltage converter (2), comprising a plurality of arms mounted in parallel, each arm comprising two controllable switching cells (12), in series and separated by a mid-point, the arms being paired in H-bridges (11),—for each H-bridge (11), a dedicated control member (13), such that all of the switching cells (12) of said H-bridge (11) can be controlled by this control member (13), each control member (13) being intended to communicate with a same remote control unit (14) through a potential barrier (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle Moteur
    Inventors: Hicham Sadki, Nathalie Coia, Boris Bouchez
  • Hands-free system for motor vehicles
    Patent number: 9975521
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hands-free system (SYS) for accessing a motor vehicle (V). Said system includes: a control member (COM) arranged in the motor vehicle (V); a detection member (CAPT) arranged in a door handle (P) of the motor vehicle (V), said detecting member being connected to said control member (COM) and capable of measuring a signal (S) representing a hand (M) approaching; and a sensitivity level (SEN) for which a corresponding threshold value (TH) is defined. Said control member (COM) is capable of sending a hands-free query to the motor vehicle (V) when the measured signal (S) exceeds the threshold value (TH) corresponding to the sensitivity level (SEN).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO COMFORT AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE
    Inventors: Eric Menard, Ciprian Musat, Eric Leconte
  • Heat exchanger tube, heat exchanger and corresponding production method
    Patent number: 9975168
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a heat exchanger tube (1) by bending a metal strip (11), said tube (1) having an internal partition (19) formed by joining the ends of opposing edges (11a, 11b), said partition facing a projection (50) that extends into the heat exchanger tube (1) at a joining zone (22). The method comprises the following steps: locally stamping the metal strip (11) in order to produce a projection at the joining zone (22); and bending the metal strip (11) in order to form said heat exchanger tube (1), such that the projection extends into the tube (1). The invention also relates to such a tube (1) and to a heat exchanger (3) comprising a bundle of said tubes (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Christian Riondet, Jean-Marc Lesueur, Kevin Gahon, Romain Dehaine, Damien Burgaud, Yann Pichenot, Xavier Marchadier
  • Connecting reinforcement for between the plates of a heat exchanger
    Patent number: 9976816
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a multiplicity of stacked plates having a thickness of less than 0.3 mm, each of which is provided with a male dished member (8) which delimits a fluid distribution zone (6, 7) in the exchanger (1). At least a first plate (3) and a second plate (4) each comprise a peripheral edge (25) which is assembled in a fluid-tight manner in order to form a fluid circulation pipe. The exchanger also comprises at least one insert (5) which is provided with a female dished member (9), and the male dished member (8) of the plates (3, 4) is configured to be introduced into the female dished member (9) of the insert (5) in order to ensure fixing between two adjacent fluid circulation pipes or between a side plate (15, 16) and an adjacent fluid circulation pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Sylvain Moreau, Francois Busson, Mohamed Ibrahimi
  • Electrical heating device for a motor vehicle and vehicle and associated air-conditioning and/or heating unit
    Patent number: 9975402
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical liquid heating device for a motor vehicle. The heating device comprises at least a first (7a) and a second (7b) heating module for heating the aforementioned liquid, defining at least one circuit (15) for guiding the liquid to be heated. The device is characterized in that the heating modules (7a, 7b) each have a generally cylindrical shape and are arranged side by side substantially in parallel. The invention also relates to a heating and/or air-conditioning unit for a motor vehicle, comprising such a heating device (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Frederic Pierron, Laurent Tellier, Jose Leborgne
  • LIGHTING MODULE FOR THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180134213
    Abstract: A lighting module for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a housing and light-emitting means arranged in the housing and able to emit a lighting light beam having a wavelength selectively chosen from at least two distinct predetermined wavelengths. Electronic control means for controlling the light-emitting means are arranged to control the emission of the lighting beam with the chosen wavelength. Also included are support for electrical interconnection carrying the light-emitting means and the control means and interconnecting same, electrical connection means for electrical connection of the light-emitting means and/or the electronic control means to the outside of the housing, and optical interface means for guiding the lighting beam outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Nicolas BOIROUX, Philippe CAZENAVE, Slim RJEB
  • FIN OF A HEAT EXCHANGER, NOTABLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CORRESPONDING HEAT EXCHANGER
    Publication number: 20180135921
    Abstract: The invention concerns a fin of a heat exchanger, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one orifice (22) of substantially longitudinal shape, intended to have passing through it a tube of the heat exchanger, said at least one orifice (22) being bordered by a flange (32) formed as an integral part of the fin. According to the invention, the flange (32) is produced with a shape substantially curved with respect to the general plane defined by the fin, such that it has a radius of curvature (R1, R2) between the general plane defined by the fin (20) and the top of the flange (32) and the top of the flange (32) projecting from the general plane defined by the fin (20), the radius of curvature of the flange being at a minimum (R1) at the ends of the associated orifice (22) and at a maximum (R2) in a substantially central region along the longitudinal axis of the associated orifice (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Erwan Etienne, Patrick Boisselle, Samuel Bry, Jean-Philippe Berthome
  • Equipment For Controlling The Temperature Of A Passenger Compartment Of A Vehicle, In Particular An Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20180134119
    Abstract: The invention relates to temperature control equipment (3) for a vehicle, in particular an electric vehicle, enabling an aerothermic adjustment of an airflow to be distributed in a passenger compartment (H) of the vehicle, including at least one heat treatment module (8), capable of heat-treating the airflow, and a distribution module (9), capable of distributing the airflow to the passenger compartment (H). The heat treatment module (8) comprises a single means (21) for heating the airflow to be distributed in the passenger compartment (H), which consists of an electric radiator (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Amanda Martinell, Fabrice Ailloud, Didier Loup, Philippe Vincent
  • DEVICE FOR WIPING A WINDOW OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180134256
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for wiping a window of a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper blade (4) rotated by a drive shaft (6) which is arranged at the output of a motor assembly (8) capable of creating an alternating rotational movement of said drive shaft. The wiping device also comprises means for translating the motor assembly, and some of said drive means are supported by the drive shaft. In this way, it is the rotation of the drive shaft that translates the motor assembly. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising such a wiping device and to a structural element, in particular a boot door, to which the device is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Vincent Gaucher, Stéphane Houssat
  • SHUTTER-CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND FRAME COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180134146
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shutter-controlling device for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one shutter (4, 8) and an actuator (2) that moves said at least one shutter (4, 8) between a closed position and an open position. The device is characterised in that said shutter (4, 8) can be detached from said actuator (2) in the event of failure of said actuator (2). The invention also relates to a frame (3) comprising such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventor: Frédéric Vacca
  • Electrical architecture for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa
    Patent number: 9973110
    Abstract: An electrical architecture (1) for converting DC voltage into AC voltage, and vice versa, comprising: —a DC/AC voltage converter (2), comprising a plurality of arms mounted in parallel, each arm comprising two controllable switching cells (12), in series and separated by a mid-point, the arms being paired in H-bridges (11), —for each H-bridge (11), a dedicated control member (13), such that all of the switching cells (12) of said H-bridge (11) can be controlled by this control member (13), each control member (13) being intended to communicate with a same remote control unit (14) through a potential barrier (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle Moteur
    Inventors: Hicham Sadki, Nathalie Coia, Boris Bouchez
  • Method for detecting the position of a wiper arm for a vehicle window wiping system
    Patent number: 9973115
    Abstract: Method for detecting the position of a wiper arm (5) for a system (1) for wiping a vehicle window (3), comprising the steps consisting in: a) measuring or estimating (35) at least one parameter for determining the maintenance or service position, b) comparing (37) the measured or estimated value of said parameter with a reference value or a range of reference values, and c) determining, from the results of the comparison, whether the wiper arm is in maintenance or service position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Romain Adeline, Aymeric Koniec
  • Propeller for ventilator, with a variable chord length
    Patent number: 9970453
    Abstract: A blower wheel comprises a hub, a guide and blades extending radially between the hub and the guide, each blade comprising a root at its junction with the hub and a head at the junction with the guide, each blade having a leading edge and a trailing edge between which, at each flattened cross section, a chord is defined. For each blade, between the root and the head, the length of the chord varies and the variation in the length of chord between the root and the head has a point of inflexion between two levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Manuel Henner, Bruno Demory, Elias Tannoury
  • Wiping member made from a material based on over-crosslinked elastomer(s)
    Patent number: 9969359
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wiping member (10) comprising an elastomer-based material, a coating being provided on at least part of an external surface of the material. At least part of the surface of the assembly formed by the elastomer-based material and the coating has an increased degree of cross-linking over at least one surface thickness of the assembly. The invention also relates to a windshield wiper blade and to a method for treating a wiping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Valeo Systémes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Alexis Braun, Frédéric Bretagnol, Severin Doupeux
  • Composition comprising an activated carbon, a zeolite, and Fe ions for a vehicle passenger compartment air filter
    Patent number: 9968908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition (1) comprising an activated carbon (4) and a zeolite (2), the zeolite (2) comprising Fe ions. The invention also relates to an air filter (12) for a ventilation, heating, and/or air conditioning system comprising this composition (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Frederic Ladrech, Amanda Martinell, Natacha Caudy, Laetitia Del Fabbro, Michel Ondarts, Cecile Hort
  • Device for detachably linking a wiper blade to a driven wiper arm
    Patent number: 9969361
    Abstract: A wiper blade assembly for a windshield wiper. In one embodiment, the wiper blade assembly includes a connector mounted on a blade support element. The connector has a receiving portion shaped to receive a first part of the end portion of a wiper arm and further has a securing portion shaped to secure a second part of the end portion of the wiper arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignees: Valeo North America, Inc., Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V.
    Inventors: Andreas Fink, Wolfgang Scholl, Gerhard Schremmer
  • Method for carrying out a parking process for a vehicle and driver assistance device
    Patent number: 9969385
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carrying out a parking process for a vehicle (1), in which the parking process is carried out at least semi-autonomously, a parking assistance device (2) of the vehicle being able to carry out an autonomous parking process or a semi-autonomous parking process and, depending on environmental conditions of the vehicle (1), the parking assistance device (2) deciding whether a parking process is carried out autonomously or semi-autonomously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Nicolas Jecker, Oliver Grimm
  • Device for retaining a pipe, notably for windscreen washer liquid
    Patent number: 9969362
    Abstract: The subject of the device is a retaining device (1) for retaining a windscreen washer liquid pipe (2), the device comprising: the pipe (2), a driver (10) comprising an orifice (11) arranged to receive a rotation shaft, this shaft being rotated about a rotation axis (X), the driver (10) having an outer contour (13) when this driver (10) is observed along the rotation axis (X), optionally a cap, notably fitted to the driver, characterized in that at least one of the driver (10) and of the optional cap comprises a housing (30) arranged to receive at least partly the pipe (2) in the following configuration: the pipe (2) comprises a curved portion (12) around the orifice (11), when the device is observed along the rotation axis (X) with the cap assembled on the driver (10), the curved portion (12) of the pipe (2) is set back from the outer contour (13) of the driver (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventor: Philippe Picot
  • YOKE FOR A DRIVE ARM OF A WINDSCREEN WIPER
    Publication number: 20180126959
    Abstract: Yoke (14a?) for drive arm (14?) of a wiper (12) of a windscreen wiper system (10?) of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, said yoke including: a connecting part (30?) of elongate general shape and including an interior longitudinal end (30a?) intended to be connected to a drive means of the arm and an exterior longitudinal end (30b?), a terminal part (28?) of the arm forming a yoke for fixing it to said wiper, said terminal part having an elongate general shape and including an exterior longitudinal end (28b?) and an interior longitudinal end (28a?) that is intended to be situated on the side of said drive means, characterized in that the exterior longitudinal end (30b?) of said connecting part (30?) is connected to said terminal part (28?) in a zone (C) that is longitudinally spaced from said interior longitudinal end (28a?) of the terminal part (28?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'Essuyage
    Inventor: Gérald Caillot
  • RECEIVER DEVICE, SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DISTANCES
    Publication number: 20180128907
    Abstract: In order to measure distances precisely, a receiver device for determining a distance from an object is proposed, comprising: a receiver having a semiconductor structure with a photosensitive region for generating photo-induced charge carriers, which region faces the rear side, and having a transportation region, which faces the front side, wherein the photosensitive region and the transportation region are spatially separated from one another by a separation layer which has a passage between the photosensitive region and the transportation region, wherein the transportation region has an arrangement of at least two gates lying one next to the other, at least one of the gates thereof being located in the overlapping region of the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicants: ESPROS Photonics AG, Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Martin POPP, Beat DE COI, Jan SIMON, Peter HORVATH, Lin LIN, Thomas SCHULER, Felix MUELLER, Heiko HOFMANN