Patents Assigned to Valeo
  • Brush-holder assembly for electric machine
    Patent number: 7239062
    Abstract: This brush holder assembly for an electric machine includes a bearing-forming metal end cap (26) intended to be mounted on a carcass of the machine, and a set of members (28, 30, 32, 34) for electrical connection of the brushes mounted on the end cap (26) by means of rivets (50, 52) which each include a shank extending from one of the pieces consisting of the end cap and one of the members, passing through an orifice formed in the other piece and folded over against the latter. The shank is made of the same material as the piece from which it extends and includes a closed head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Xavier Vacheron, José Izquierdo, Sébastien Perard, Yann Rouillard
  • Device for cooling an electrical component and production method thereof
    Publication number: 20070147009
    Abstract: In a device for cooling an electrical component and to the production method thereof, the inventive device includes a metallic radiator-forming member which is thermally connected to a metallic mass of the component that forms a heat-dissipating mass. The radiator is thermally connected to the dissipating mass by at least one heat sink which is formed by an autogenous weld between one face of the dissipating mass, known as the dissipating face, and one face of the radiator, which are facing one another. The invention can be used to cool electronic components, for example, in power electronic modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Electronique & Systemes de Liaison
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Morelle, Laurent Vivet
  • Sensor for detecting fog-like media
    Patent number: 7235786
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for detecting fog-like media, comprising at least two emitters and at least one receiver, whereby the emission axes intersect with the receiver axis at two different positions. The inventive sensor also comprises an evaluation unit that detects the medium when the receiver receives signals emitted by both emitters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
    Inventors: Heiner Bayha, Jürgen Nies, Thomas Schuler
  • Coating for components having dampening or sealing functions
    Publication number: 20070137845
    Abstract: The present invention relates to components which provide an isolation or sealing function at joints or interfaces, said component being comprised of a semi-rigid or flexible material, wherein the flexible material is provided with a surface coating in at least one area. In various aspects of the present invention, particularly useful in automotive applications, isolators, gaskets, O-rings and the like, are provided with coatings that can withstand various environmental conditions, and, particularly, components used in high temperature applications, especially high temperature applications such as those found in automotive applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo, Inc.
    Inventor: Sameer Desai
  • Headlight lamp holder equipped with claws oriented tangentially with respect to the wall of the lamp holder
    Publication number: 20070139945
    Abstract: The invention concerns a lamp holder for a headlight that is intended to carry a lamp. The lamp holder having a roughly cylindrical tubular wall and has at least one claw that is electrically connected to the wall of the lamp holder and that is intended to be in contact with the body of the high-voltage connector, wherein the claw extends in a tangential direction with respect to the wall of the lamp holder and perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal principal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Remi Maliar, Cyril Herbin
  • LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING DEVICE WITH A LIGHT GUIDE, FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20070139955
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signalling device for a motor vehicle, comprising a light guide adapted to be supplied with light through an input face situated at one of its ends, whereby to perform a first photometric function, a light source adapted to supply the light guide with light through its input face whereby to perform the first function, and at least one dioptric or reflective element which is disposed close to the input face and/or output face of the light guide, and adapted to take out a portion of the light emitted by the light source, whereby to perform a second photometric function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Vincent Godbillon, Vincent Jeanmichel, Henning Vogt
  • Automotive heat exchangers having strengthened fins and methods of making the same
    Publication number: 20070137841
    Abstract: Automotive heat exchanger assemblies that can withstand high environmental temperature and pressures conditions are described. By providing for a strengthened fin in contact with the tubes at the areas of highest stress, the heat exchanger assembly is strengthened to be efficient under actual operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Bjork
  • Optimization of a heating device
    Publication number: 20070138159
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric-type heating device 1, particularly intended to heat an air flow passing through a motor vehicle ventilation, heating and/or air-conditioning system, comprising: a heating unit 2 consisting of a frame 4 wherein at least one heating element 5 is fitted, a connector 3 intended to connect the heating element 5 to an electrical power supply from the vehicle, characterized in that the connector 3 comprises a first interface 30 intended to be connected to the heating element and a second interface 17 intended to be connected to the electrical power supply from the vehicle. Application to electric radiators for a motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Frederic Pierron, Olivier Colette
  • Method for processing detection signals for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7233080
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for processing a motor vehicle detection signals. It consists in taking into account data concerning the surroundings to interpret the detection signals and deliver actuating signals. The invention also concerns a device for implementing said method and an opening panel handle (1) and a vehicle comprising such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Electronique
    Inventors: Joël Garnault, Thierry Benard
  • Heat exchanger for gases, especially for engine exhaust gases
    Publication number: 20070131400
    Abstract: It comprises a plurality of parallel conduits (3) provided inside a housing (2), through which gases to be cooled flow in heat exchange with a cooling fluid, said conduits (3) being attached between two plates (7) fixed in both ends of said housing (2), and the housing (2), and the housing (2) and the plates (7) having an area substantially rectangular. It is characterized in that each plate (7) comprises dimples (9) arranged near to its perimeter area, said dimples (9) including nails (10) capable of being into contact with a peripherical area (11) of the housing (2). It is possible to immobilize the plates during handling and application of brazing paste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Termico S.A.
    Inventors: Javier Gracia, Benjamin Gracia
  • Multi-storage isolator with non-perpendicular rib
    Publication number: 20070131384
    Abstract: Isolator assemblies and isolators between separate parts or components, and, particularly, multi stage isolators, especially, isolators useful in automotive applications are described. The isolators have non perpendicular ribs, made of the same material as the isolator body, which can flex when in a deflection phase or stage, or can compress in a compression phase or stage, thus allowing for reduced wear and/or longer life for both the isolator and the parts and components separated thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Domen, Peter Chen, Mohammed Ansari
  • Device for angularly positioning a starter cylindrical head with respect to the support thereof
    Publication number: 20070126298
    Abstract: The inventive device for angularly positioning a starter on a support (11) interfacing with a thermal combustion engine for a motor vehicle comprises indexing means, at least one projection (12) which is axially connected to the cylindrical head (10) and introducible into a complementary slot (13) arranged in the support (11) in order to form an indexing area (14) for fixing and angularly orienting a rotational inductor coil with respect to the support (11) without increasing radial thickness thereof. In such a manner, the angular indexing function is transferred to the interfacing support (11). The projection (12) is separated from the slot (13) by a clearance in order to form an outlet orifice (21) enabling water to be evacuated from the starter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Marcos De Godoy, Marius Drozdek
  • WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WITH TUBULAR DRIVE ARM AND CAVITY
    Publication number: 20070124888
    Abstract: This invention relates to windshield wiper system which utilizes a flexible drive arm for withstanding bending loads applied to a wiper. The drive arm may be made of a pull-molded composite material having a relatively low modulus of elasticity and a relatively high elongation factor. The flexible arm twists in the presence a bending load and undergoes rapidly progressing elastic buckling when the bending load exceeds a predetermined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Harry Buchanan
  • Device for fixing permanent magnets inside the cylinder head of a field winding of an electrical engine
    Publication number: 20070126301
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing permanent magnets inside the cylinder head of a field winding of an electric engine. The inventive device comprises spring clips (12) which are disposed between the permanent magnets in order to ensure the angular positioning and the axial and radial support of said magnets against the inner wall of the head. The end of each clip (12) which first penetrates the head when the permanent magnets are being inserted, comprises means for axially sliding on the inner cylindrical wall of the head, while preventing any contact with an end edge of the clip. Moreover, the clip is set apart from the head by means of at least one boss (17) which is provided on the core (16), and said boss is in turn set back from the edge and disposed between two fins (14) for the axial locking of the magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Marcos De Godoy, Marius Drozdek
  • Switch module
    Publication number: 20070125631
    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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Hasch, Rainer Lipfert, Karl Simonis, Roland Gruener, Bernd Binder, Juergen Suchanek
  • Secure system for the control of the unlocking of at least one openable panel of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7227448
    Abstract: A system for controlling locking/unlocking of at least one openable panel of a vehicle is provided. The system is especially designed to prevent unauthorized persons from intercepting and copying signals transmitted between the vehicle and a transmission/reception device held by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Electronique
    Inventors: Eric Menard, Colin Smith
  • Windshield wiper system with tubular member plus internal hose
    Patent number: 7225498
    Abstract: This invention relates to a windshield wiper system and method which utilizes a flexible drive arm for withstanding bending loads applied to a wiper. The drive arm may be made of a pull-molded composite material having a relatively low modulus of elasticity and a relatively high elongation factor. The flexible arm twists in the presence of a bending load and undergoes rapidly progressing elastic buckling when the bending load exceeds a predetermined amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry C. Buchanan, Jr.
  • LIGHTING OR SIGNALING DEVICE WITH AN OPTICAL GUIDE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20070121334
    Abstract: A lighting and/or signaling device for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one light source emitting a light beam and at least one optical guide in which the light beam propagates, the optical guide comprising: a first face forming an exit face for the light beam, and a second face, opposite to the exit face, forming a reflection face for the light beam, such that the light guide is associated with a diffusing screen disposed opposite the reflection face of the light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: David Bourdin, Christophe Dubosc, Julien Muller
  • Cooling module with heat exchangers in back-to-front relationship
    Publication number: 20070119564
    Abstract: A cooling module (1) comprises a first heat exchanger (3), which has a first pair of parallel manifolds (10, 11), and a second heat exchanger (4), which is in back-to-front relationship with the first heat exchanger (3) and has a second pair of parallel manifolds (7, 8) perpendicular to the first pair of manifolds (10, 11). The first pair of manifolds (10, 11) is fastened to the second pair of manifolds (7, 8) at four corners (13, 14, 15, 16) by means of four fasteners, of which the first is a rigid fastener (19), the second (20) and third (22) are two-way fasteners, and the fourth (27) is a four-way fastener. The four-way fastener (27) is situated at the corner (16) diametrically opposed to the corner (13) with the rigid faster (19), and the two-way fasteners (20, 22) are situated at one of the remaining corners (14, 15) each.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Valeo Engine Cooling AB
    Inventor: Arnaud Contet
  • Device for storing cold for an evaporator
    Publication number: 20070119197
    Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioning device for the passenger compartment of a vehicle, said device comprising a first closed loop (BF) which contains an evaporator (BF5), through which an air stream (F) may flow, and in which a first coolant may flow such as to transfer cold to said air stream in the evaporator. According to said invention, the device comprises a second closed loop (BS) in which a second coolant may flow between the evaporator (BF5) and a tank (BS2), such as to receive cold from the first coolant in the evaporator for storing the same in the tank and returning to the air stream in the evaporator, according to the cooling capacity, produced by the first loop and to the air conditioning needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicants: VALEO CLIMATISATION, BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (BMW)
    Inventors: Régine Haller, Didier Loup, Loic Lepetit