Patents Assigned to Valeo
  • Publication number: 20080170407
    Abstract: A dual function headlamp for motor vehicle fulfilling a first function as a beam with cut-off, in particular a dipped beam, and a second function as a second-type beam, in particular a full beam, comprising: an elliptical reflector with an interior focal point and an focal point on an optical axis; a light source placed in the vicinity of the interior focal point; an optics placed forward of the reflector and with a focal point merged with, or next to, the exterior focal point of the reflector; and a retractable shade that can occupy an active position for the beam with cut-off and a withdrawn position for the second-type beam, the shade in active position presenting a cut-off edge situated in the vicinity of the focal point of the optics. The retractable shade presents a reflective surface which, in withdrawn position, is placed in the lower part of the reflector, is turned forward and contributes to the second-type beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Jean-Luc MEYRENAUD
  • Patent number: 7400102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a polyphase voltage inverter the inverter being designed to control a load in terms of pulse width modulation and to be connected upstream to a voltage source via a DC bus and downstream to an electrical load. It is connected to a control logic which implements said method. A geometric structure is produced while taking account of the constraints downstream and upstream of the inverter. More particularly, an upstream constraint relates to the voltage of the supply source at the input of the inverter. An error vector is also produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Julien Hobraiche, Jean-Paul Vilain
  • Patent number: 7400290
    Abstract: A vehicle radar system includes a processing system which operates in one of a plurality of operating modes which are selected based upon an environment (or changes to an environment) surrounding the vehicle radar system. In one exemplary embodiment, the vehicle radar system is provided as a vehicle radar system which operates in one of: a highway traffic mode and a city traffic mode depending upon whether a vehicle in which the vehicle radar system is disposed is traveling along a highway or through a city.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Raytheon Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Gordon Woodington, Dennis Hunt
  • Publication number: 20080164703
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for power-assisted opening/closing of an openable panel in a motor vehicle, comprising: a latch (9) for disengaging/engaging a striker; a pawl (10) able to lock the latch (9) in at least one locked position and release said latch (9); a first kinematic chain (3) for power-assisted closing, of which one end is connected to a motor (1) and the other to said latch (9); and a second kinematic chain (4) for power-assisted opening, of which one end is connected to said motor (1) and the other to said pawl (10); which device is characterized in that said motor (1) comprises a through shaft (2), of which one end forms a driving connection with said first kinematic chain (3) and the other a driving connection with the second kinematic chain (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Valeo Securite Habitacle
    Inventors: Anthony Aubry, Tamim Belhaj
  • Publication number: 20080163446
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (10) for mounting a windshield wiper blade unit (12) on the front longitudinal end (14) of a windshield wiper arm (16), in which connector: the connector (10) is mounted sideways onto a coupling element (20) of the wiper blade unit (12) via a transverse rod (32); the connector (10) has a top transverse bar (38) for locking it transversely in the mounted position in which it is mounted on the coupling element (20); the front end (14) of the arm (16) is curved back to form a U-shape that is rearwardly open; and the connector (10) has a body (28) around which the U-shaped front end (14) of the arm (16) is engaged, and two vertical longitudinal side cheek plates (30) which are interconnected by the body (28) and between which the front end (14) of the arm (16) is received; the connector (10) being secured dismountably to the front end (14) of the arm (16) by resilient interfitting engagement and/or by co-operation between complementary shapes; said connector being characterize
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Thienard
  • Publication number: 20080151565
    Abstract: The fixed light for bends for a motor vehicle comprises at least two light sources, means sensitive to the path of the vehicle for supplying a signal dependent on the nature of the road followed by the vehicle, and means for controlling successive switching on the sources according to the signal delivered and providing an effect of light sweeping towards the inside of the bend. Each light source consists of one or more modules with light-emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Joel Leleve
  • Publication number: 20080151567
    Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight module giving a beam with cutoff, comprising a concave reflector, a light source disposed in the concavity of the reflector, and a lens situated in front of the reflector and light source. The source is formed by at least one light emitting diode for illuminating at least upwards. The reflector is associated with a bender the top face of which is reflective in order to bend the beam coming from the reflector, the bender comprising a front end edge able to form the cutoff in the lighting beam. The exit surface of the lenses chosen so as to be able to be connected on a continuous surface with the exit surfaces of the lenses of adjacent modules. In addition, the mid-line of the lens is formed by a skew curve arc, and a correcting optical system is provided between the reflector and the lens for obtaining a satisfactory cutoff line, according in particular to the geometry of the entry face and exit face of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Pierre ALBOU
  • Patent number: 7390112
    Abstract: The fixed light for bends for a motor vehicle comprises at least two light sources, means sensitive to the path of the vehicle for supplying a signal dependent on the nature of the road followed by the vehicle, and means for controlling successive switching on the sources according to the signal delivered and providing an effect of light sweeping towards the inside of the bend. Each light source consists of one or more modules with light-emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventor: Joel Leleve
  • Patent number: 7391180
    Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit for a multimode electrical machine and a multimode electrical machine equipped with such a control circuit, including a configuration circuit that detects the operation mode of the electrical machine and produces a pulse width modulation to control a reversible current inverter circuit such that the electrical machine operates optimally in torque in engine modes and in current generator modes. The invention applies to vehicle alternators and starters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electrique Moteur
    Inventors: Paul Armiroli, Cédric Plasse
  • Patent number: 7390139
    Abstract: A minimal volume boss may be formed as key and keyway assembly defining a shaft along the interface between the two pieces. A threaded fastener may be threaded into the shaft to lock the two pieces together. Because the key can have minimal volume, the cavitation spot opposite the key, typically formed during molding can be eliminated on fine surfaces. By properly keying the pieces, rotation between parts can also be eliminated. This helps automated torque sensing tools read and apply the proper torque in automated assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Sylvania LLC
    Inventors: Raul A. Walls, Jeremy K. Gahimer
  • Publication number: 20080143492
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a control system and method configured to communicate over a power line. The system includes a transmitting device configured to generate a carrier signal having a predetermined frequency over the power line. A receiving device is also included wherein it filters signals not having the predetermined frequency and receives the carrier signal. Accordingly, the receiving device activates an electrical device in response to the carrier signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicants: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, VALEO ELECTRONICS AND CONNECTIVE SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Aric Shaffer, Ronald Miller, Dan Raceu, Gurpreet Aulakh, Reno Van Ramsey
  • Publication number: 20080142202
    Abstract: Heat exchanger assemblies of increased strength are provided having louvered fins that achieve both high thermal efficiency and high strength simultaneously. By providing for a three-piece louvered fin, tube-fin heat exchangers having at least one three-piece single louver block, and, in particular, a streamlined inclined three-piece single louver block, exhibit fins with superior characteristics and overall strength for heat exchanger assembly of louvered fin design, with reduced areas or zones of boundary layer air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Valeo, Inc.
    Inventors: Zaiqian Hu, Omar Dozal, Brian Kendall
  • Publication number: 20080141482
    Abstract: A pantograph-type windscreen wiper is disclosed, wherein the angular movement of the pantograph makes it possible to modify a wiper blade orientation on the plane of the pantograph rods and also to modify the blade attack angle, i.e. the angle between the blade and the normal to the windscreen surface. The wiper improves wiping performance, in particular on the lateral areas of a panoramic windscreen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Valeo Systems d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Eustache, Franck Cathala
  • Publication number: 20080146138
    Abstract: An automotive HVAC unit with a dividing wall comprising 3 dimensional dividing wall contour is provided. Connectors and/or fixation devices are used on the dividing wall so that the wall, along with the main housing wall, forms an air tight seal at an area of connection of the dividing wall and the housing. An integral dividing wall connector allows other main housing and/or dividing wall connectors to further stabilize and/or enhance the seal between housing and wall parts by use of various fixation devices or attachment means, such as snaps, screws, or clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Valeo Climate Control Corp.
    Inventor: Richard Sikorski
  • Patent number: 7389175
    Abstract: A method for controlling an alternator includes determining a rotor position of the alternator using data obtained from a first data source when a first condition is met, and determining the rotor position for the alternator using data obtained from a second data source when a second condition is met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle Moteur
    Inventors: Nicolas Guillarme, Stéphane Sorel
  • Publication number: 20080138212
    Abstract: Compressor, especially a compressor for the air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle, having a housing (1) and, for drawing in and compressing a coolant, a compressor unit arranged in the housing (1) and driven by means of a drive shaft, the compressor unit being regulated by means of the pressure (PC) prevailing in a drive mechanism chamber substantially bounded by the housing (1), there being an additional regulation device (17) and/or control device for the inlet-gas-side coolant mass flow and/or the inlet pressure and/or the inlet density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO COMPRESSOR EUROPE GMBH
    Inventors: Otfried Schwarzkopf, Ullrich Hesse, Henrick Brandes, Oliver Tschismar
  • Publication number: 20080136196
    Abstract: The invention concerns a lock provided with a single switch to indicate the “open” or “closed” state of said lock, comprising an actuator (5,6) acting on a kinematic chain (7) to produce the functions of the lock, a switch (19) adapted to indicate the states of the lock, a double-notched closure (2, 3) bolt (1), a pawl (9) including a pawl tooth (4) designed to be urged into engagement with the first (2) or second (3) notch for closing the bolt (1). The invention is characterized in that it comprises a mobile cam (12) for actuating the switch, said actualing cam (12) being mobile under the action of the bolt (1) and/or of the pawl (9) during the opening and/or closing phase of the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO SECURITE HABITACLE
    Inventors: Jean Christophe Pecoul, Christian Wattebled
  • Patent number: 7385152
    Abstract: The invention relates to a switch module comprising a selector lever that is pivotally mounted in a bearing housing. The selector lever comprises two opposing, projecting trunnions and the bearing housing has receiving openings, at least sections of the latter being configured in polygonal form. A force is exerted on the selector lever, together with its trunnions, in the direction of one vertex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Hasch, Rainer Lipfert, Karl Simonis, Roland Gruener, Bernd Binder, Juergen Suchanek
  • Publication number: 20080127442
    Abstract: The invention relates to an end-piece (20) for a windshield wiper blade unit, which end-piece comprises: an open hollow body (26) that receives a longitudinal end of the spine member; and locking means for locking the end of the spine member in the engaged position in which it is engaged in the cylindrical recess. In accordance with the invention, the locking means (46, 48) are declutchable, so as to enable the end-piece to be dismounted from the front end of the spine member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Jarasson, Frederic Boussicot, Xavier Bousset
  • Patent number: 7380851
    Abstract: The invention relates to a covering (18) for the equipment module (16) of a motor vehicle (10) which is longitudinally projected backward with respect to the transversal vertical rear panel (12) of the vehicle (10) and comprises a first wall (28) generally horizontally extending backward from the rear panel (12), a second transversal wall (30) which is arranged above the first wall (28) and inclined thereto. Said inventive covering is characterised in that it comprises a third intermediate wall (38) forming a chamfer which is vertically mounted between the first (28) and second (30) walls and is inclined thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventor: Stevan Guernalec