Patents Assigned to Valeo
  • Publication number: 20130170241
    Abstract: The invention relates to the handle (4) of an opening element (2) of a vehicle, comprising a grip part (12) and a flap (14) mounted in such a way that it moves between a position wherein it fills an opening (22) extending in the continuation of the grip part and enabling said grip part to be handled; and a position wherein it frees up the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Guillaume Lesueur, Antonio Rocci
  • Publication number: 20130167315
    Abstract: Adapter (5) for mounting a windscreen wiper (3) on an arm (1) for actuating said wiper, characterized in that it comprises an electricity conducting device (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel, Jean-Michel Jarasson
  • Publication number: 20130167814
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas distribution manifold (3) in the cylinder head of a heat engine of a motor vehicle, said manifold (3) comprising a manifold housing (31) provided with an inflow face for the inflow of an admission gas (G) and an outflow face (3B) entering the cylinder head of the engine, and an injection spout (6) for injecting a recirculated exhaust gas flow (H) of the engine into the admission gas flow (G), the manifold housing (31) and the injection spout (6) forming a single component. As the injection spout (6) comprises an open face, the manifold (3) is configured such that said open face is closed by an element outside the manifold (3), especially the cylinder head, in such a way as to form a tubular injection pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Carlos Martins, Bertrand Gessier
  • Publication number: 20130170710
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for supporting a user of a motor vehicle by means of a portable communication device (1) in operating a device (7, 9, 12, 13, 18, 19), in particular an input and/or output device, of the vehicle. An image (4) of an area (6) of the vehicle is captured by means of an imaging device (2) of the portable communication (1) device, wherein the image (4) is received by a control unit (5) of the portable communication device (1). The control unit (5) applies feature recognition to the image (4) regarding a plurality of features stored in the portable communication device (1). The control unit (5) recognizes at least one device (7, 9, 12, 13, 18, 19) of the vehicle in the image (4) on the basis of the stored features. A user guide information (8) is associated with the recognized device (7, 9, 12, 13, 18, 19) and output by the portable communication device (1). The invention also relates to a portable communication device (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH
    Inventors: Siav Kuong Kuoch, Patrick Bonhoure
  • Publication number: 20130169792
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for assisting in a parking operation for a motor vehicle (1) using a driver assistance system (2). The driver assistance system (2) determines a parking path along which the motor vehicle (1) can be parked into a parking space (21) or driven out of the parking space (21). Image data about surroundings (10 to 13) of the motor vehicle (1) are captured by at least one optical capture device (5a to 5d) of the driver assistance system (2). The image data are processed to produce an image (19) which shows a perspective view of at least one surrounding area (20) next to the motor vehicle (1). The image (19) is displayed on a display device (3). The image (19) is produced by taking account of a current position of the motor vehicle (1) on the calculated parking path. By way of example, a direction of view (14) and/or a field of view (15) from which the perspective view is shown can be set on the basis of the current position of the motor vehicle (1) on the parking path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH
    Inventors: Joachim Mathes, Patrice Reilhac
  • Publication number: 20130172138
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transmitting mechanical torque between a driving member and a driven member, in particular between a heat engine and an air compressor (2) for supplying power to the engine. Said transmission device includes at least one pulley (10, 11, 12, 13), for transmitting the torque between the driving member and the driven member, and a release means (17) controlling at least one of said pulleys (10, 11, 12, 13) so as to enable the transmission of the torque between the driving member and the driven member when the latter are in an engaged state, or so as to restrict the transmission when the latter are in a disengaged state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES DE CONTROLE MOTEUR
    Inventors: Patrick Sega, Damien Alfano, Thierry Cheng
  • Patent number: 8475328
    Abstract: The micro-hybrid system for a transport vehicle comprises a rotary electric machine suitable for being coupled mechanically to an engine of the vehicle, an AC-to-DC converter, a DC-to-DC converter, first and second electrical energy reservoirs suitable for storing an electrical energy produced by the rotary machine and for returning the electrical energy to consumer devices equipping the vehicle, and a controller for controlling the operation of the micro-hybrid system. The controller comprises piloting strategies module suitable for autonomously piloting the operating modes of the micro-hybrid system according to a plurality of strategies depending on information provided to said piloting means regarding an internal state of the micro-hybrid system and of a state of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Oussama Rouis, Farouk Boudjemai, Brice Lecole, Julien Masfaraud, Magali Laurence, Mattieu Treguer, Hugues Doffin, Cedric Leboeuf, Ertugrul Taspinar, Paul Armiroli, Alain Gerard, Jean-Marc Dubus, Arnaud De Vries, Eric Blanc
  • Patent number: 8475020
    Abstract: A light signalling device, particularly designed for motor vehicles. The device has a reflector with a reflecting surface and a screen arranged opposite the reflector and having a semi-reflecting zone. The screen being arranged away from the reflector and forming a cavity with the reflector. The light rays of the source penetrate the cavity; and some of these rays are transmitted by the semi-reflecting zone, and others of these rays are reflected by the semi-reflecting zone, then by the reflector into the cavity in such a way as to generate a repetitive visual or three-dimensional effect of depth. The screen is configured and arranged in relation to the direction of emission of the light source in such a way that another part of the light rays leaves the cavity at the level of the screen without meeting the semi-reflecting zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Christophe Dubosc
  • Publication number: 20130163264
    Abstract: An optical system for a motor vehicle, the optical system performing at least one main optical function and including in particular a diffusion screen, at least one light source of the LED type, each LED of the optical system producing a set of rays of light to be propagated in the diffusion screen wherein the screen is in the form of a curved sheet, with an upper lateral flange and a lower lateral flange which meet at a periphery which has in particular a rear face and a front edge and the principal function is performed essentially via an output face constituted by the front edge of the diffusion screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Valeo Vision
  • Publication number: 20130160973
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger including at least one elongate tube (3) adapted for the flow of a coolant, and at least one collection box (5) for such a coolant and into which one end of said tube leads, wherein the collection box includes a collector (9) having an element for receiving the end of said tube, the receiving element including a portion (19) projecting inwardly and shaped into an area for supporting said tube. According to the invention, the receiving element further includes a connection portion (21) for the inwardly projecting portion opposite the collector, and said connection portion protrudes on the side of the collector opposite the collection box such that said inwardly projecting portion (19) and said connection portion (21) have mutually opposite projecting directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Christian Riondet, Jean-Marc Lesueur
  • Publication number: 20130161551
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid valve, in particular for the exhaust gas from a motor vehicle, comprising: a body (30) defining at least one duct (32), and a movable flap that can rotate about a shaft between a closed position preventing the fluid from flowing through the duct (32) and an open position allowing the fluid to flow through the duct (32). According to the invention, the valve includes an opening clearance (E) between flap and a wall (62) of the body (30) for the passage of the fluid, said clearance (E) extending in a direction parallel to the pivot shaft of the flap over a length that varies according to the angular position of the flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES DE CONTROLE MOTEUR
    Inventors: Sébastien Adenot, Grégory Hodebourg
  • Patent number: 8468691
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing an electronic module including a printed-circuit board, at least one first-type component and one second-type component is disclosed. The process involves placing solder on the board, putting the first-type component in a first position, heating the entire board to melt the solder, resulting in soldering of the first-type component, putting the second-type component in a second position such that the second-type component has leads bearing on the board via the solder, and heating the solder locally to melt the solder such that the second-type component is soldered by applying two electrodes on each lead of the second-type component and making an electrical current flow between the electrodes to heat each lead of the second-type component. Each of the two electrodes directly contacts each lead of the second-type component to make the current flow between the two electrodes via the corresponding lead of the second-type component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle Moteur
    Inventors: Bruno Lefevre, Christian Schwartz, Jean-Yves Moreno
  • Patent number: 8472673
    Abstract: A method and system for reflection detection in road video images, is provided. One implementation involves detecting road surface reflections, by receiving an image of a road in front of a vehicle from an image capturing device, determining a region of interest in an identified road in the image, and detecting road surface reflections in the region of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Kuehnle, Cathy Boon
  • Publication number: 20130156617
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric compressor (1) comprising a compression mechanism (3) rotated by a drive device that extends through a main casing (5) defining an internal volume (6) in which an electric motor (2) is installed. The electric motor comprises a stator (10) and a rotor (11) which extends at least partially on the outer periphery of the stator (10), said drive device comprising the rotor (11) solidly connected to a shaft (4) which extends through a plate (7) solidly connected to the main casing (2). The invention is characterised in that it includes a first rotation means (47) between the shaft (4) and the plate (7) and a second rotation means (51) between the drive device and the plate (7). The invention is suitable for motor vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO JAPAN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Augustin Bellet, Imed Guitari, Isabelle Bachet
  • Publication number: 20130154794
    Abstract: The invention relates to an access key (1) for unlocking a motor vehicle, comprising:—a communication interface configured so as to communicate according to an NFC protocol;—a support containing data constituting service provision rights,:—a monitoring circuit (111) able to process a transaction by way of said communication interface (112) on the basis of said data constituting the service provision rights; characterized in that it comprises a housing (106) for receiving a support containing data constituting service provision rights of removable type (2), and in that it comprises a read and/or write interface (113) in the removable support placed in the housing, the monitoring circuit (111) being configured so as to allow an exchange of data between the communication interface and the read/write interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SECURITE HABITACLE
    Inventors: Eric Menard, Eric Leconte
  • Publication number: 20130154969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor vehicle control interface comprising a touch-sensitive tile (2) having a front face (3); a housing (4) housing said touch-sensitive tile (2), said housing (4) having an opening delimited by an edge (5) via which a user can access the front face (3) of the touch-sensitive tile (2); and a levelling trim (6), peripheral to the touch-sensitive tile (2) and interposed between an edge face (7) of the touch-sensitive tile (2) and the edge (5) of the housing (4), characterized in that said interface further comprises a seal (9) inserted between a rear face (10) of the touch-sensitive tile (2) and a retaining projection (11) of the housing (4), said seal (9) bordering the levelling trim (6) between the rear face (10) of the touch-sensitive tile (2) and the retaining projection (11). The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a control interface (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventor: Gérard Guenin
  • Publication number: 20130155008
    Abstract: The invention relates to a man-machine interface furnished with a viewing device (1, 9, 13, 16, 25, 26), in particular a tactile interaction device, disposed opposite a frame (2), characterized in that the upper face (9A) of the viewing device, in particular tactile interaction device, is disposed substantially above the upper face (4) of the frame and in that said device and said frame are covered with a smoothing him (8). Application to motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventor: Frédéric Autran
  • Publication number: 20130152321
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen wiper (1) for a motor vehicle screen (6) comprising a support frame (2) of principal longitudinal orientation, having lower means exhibiting a wiper blade (4), the said support frame (2) being intended to be caused to move between two end positions along a predetermined trajectory in a wiping cycle of the screen (6), and a device (7, 8) for spraying cleaning liquid comprising at least one first set of spraying orifices aligned in the said principal longitudinal orientation for at least one part of a first side of the wiper in such a way as to permit the spraying of washing liquid in front of the wiper in relation to the wiping movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTÈMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Chantal Marquet, Gilles Petitet
  • Publication number: 20130153804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid valve comprising a movable flap (1) provided with a first wing (3) and a second wing (4), said valve also including a gasket (2) having an opening (5) for the passage of the fluid. At least one (3) of the aforementioned wings, known as the sealing wing, can seal the opening (5) in the gasket (2) at least partially when the flap (1) is in the closed position. According to the invention, the sealing wing (3) and the other wing (4) are positioned on each side of the gasket (2) when the flap is in the closed position and the flap comprises an intermediate area (6) connecting the first (3) and second (4) wings and extending through the opening in the gasket (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES DE CONTROLE MOTEUR
    Inventors: Sébastien Adenot, Grégory Hodebourg
  • Publication number: 20130155710
    Abstract: A lighting module comprising at least one first lighting device and one second lighting device; the first lighting device comprises a support common to at least one first light emitter generating a first light strip and at least one second light emitter generating a second light strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Valeo Vision