Patents by Inventor Bertrand Touzet
Bertrand Touzet has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11597302Abstract: A method of welding a support on a slide profile, which comprises: a) providing a support having a wall with an inner face, and providing a profile having a wall with an outer face, b) positioning the interface support with the inner face of its wall against the outer face of the wall of the profile, c) creating a welding joint between the wall of the support and the wall of the profile by moving a laser beam relative to the wall of the profile, while keeping the laser beam in a position such that it successively passes through, from an emitting source: the wall of the profile, then the wall of the support, while remaining within the material of the wall of the support.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Bertrand Touzet, Gérald Garotte
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Publication number: 20230023433Abstract: A slider for a vehicle seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat, comprises a first profile section and a second profile section, the first profile section being movable in translation along a longitudinal direction of the seat, relative to the second profile section, the second profile section being intended to be fixed, under a floor of a vehicle passenger compartment; a slider actuator controlling the movement of the first profile section relative to the second profile section, the slider actuator comprising a motor intended to be arranged above the floor of the vehicle passenger compartment, and a reduction mechanism. The reduction mechanism comprises a belt, preferably notched, intended to pass through a slot in the floor of the vehicle passenger compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Pierre BEAUQUET, Bertrand TOUZET
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Publication number: 20220348119Abstract: A rail system includes a lower rail and an upper rail guided therein where the upper rail is adjustable in relation to the lower rail via a longitudinal adjustment device, the longitudinal adjustment device comprising a threaded spindle attached inside the lower rail and a spindle nut screwed onto the threaded spindle which is firmly affixed to the upper rail via a transmission housing so that the upper rail can be displaced in the longitudinal direction by motorised actuation of the longitudinal adjustment device, the threaded spindle being covered, at least in certain regions, in the lower rail by a deformable protective element which comprises longitudinal edges extending in the longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Bertrand TOUZET, Dan STOIA
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Patent number: 11338707Abstract: A vehicle seat having a pivoting function about a vertical axis, the seat comprising a pivoting assembly) with a base, a rotating ring mounted on the base by means of a hinge mechanism interposed between the base and the rotating ring, a seating portion frame connected to the rotating ring, directly or via a raising mechanism and/or longitudinal rails, the hinge mechanism allowing rotation, about a vertical main axis, of the rotating ring relative to the base and blocking any substantial movement in the other degrees of freedom, namely the other two rotations and the three translations in an orthogonal reference system.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Gérald Garotte, Bertrand Touzet
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Patent number: 11214177Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rotational device for a vehicle seat having an upper connecting element and a lower connecting element, a ring shaped profile rail, where the ring shaped profile rail is guided by several rollers in a manner rotatable about a rotational axis, where the several rollers are each mounted in a manner rotatable about roller axes, and the rollers are in contact with interior contact surfaces of the profile rail in such a way that the rollers upon rotation of the profile rail roll off on the interior contact surfaces, thereby guiding the profile rail in its rotational movement about the rotational axis, whereby the upper connecting element is connected to the lower connecting element via the rotatable guided ring shaped profile rail in such a way that these can be twisted in relation to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventor: Bertrand Touzet
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Publication number: 20210387551Abstract: A method of welding a support on a slide profile, which comprises: a) providing a support having a wall with an inner face, and providing a profile having a wall with an outer face, b) positioning the interface support with the inner face of its wall against the outer face of the wall of the profile, c) creating a welding joint between the wall of the support and the wall of the profile by moving a laser beam relative to the wall of the profile, while keeping the laser beam in a position such that it successively passes through, from an emitting source: the wall of the profile, then the wall of the support, while remaining within the material of the wall of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Bertrand TOUZET, Gérald GAROTTE
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Patent number: 11110829Abstract: A pivoting system comprising a first hinge mechanism comprising a first frame and a second frame connected together by a first hypocycloidal gear, the first gear comprising a first eccentric cam, a first set of teeth, and a second set of teeth, the first eccentric cam having a first eccentricity, a second hinge mechanism comprising a first frame and a second frame connected together by a second hypocycloidal gear, the second gear comprising a second eccentric cam, a first set of teeth, and a second set of teeth, the second eccentric cam having a second eccentricity equal to the first eccentricity, a control shaft configured to drive the first eccentric cam and the second eccentric cam in rotation.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Gérald Garotte, Bertrand Touzet
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Publication number: 20210061142Abstract: A pivoting system comprising a first hinge mechanism comprising a first frame and a second frame connected together by a first hypocycloidal gear, the first gear comprising a first eccentric cam, a first set of teeth, and a second set of teeth, the first eccentric cam having a first eccentricity, a second hinge mechanism comprising a first frame and a second frame connected together by a second hypocycloidal gear, the second gear comprising a second eccentric cam, a first set of teeth, and a second set of teeth, the second eccentric cam having a second eccentricity equal to the first eccentricity, a control shaft configured to drive the first eccentric cam and the second eccentric cam in rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Gérald GAROTTE, Bertrand TOUZET
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Publication number: 20200384896Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rotational device for a vehicle seat having an upper connecting element and a lower connecting element, a ring shaped profile rail, where the ring shaped profile rail is guided by several rollers in a manner rotatable about a rotational axis, where the several rollers are each mounted in a manner rotatable about roller axes, and the rollers are in contact with interior contact surfaces of the profile rail in such a way that the rollers upon rotation of the profile rail roll off on the interior contact surfaces, thereby guiding the profile rail in its rotational movement about the rotational axis, whereby the upper connecting element is connected to the lower connecting element via the rotatable guided ring shaped profile rail in such a way that these can be twisted in relation to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventor: Bertrand TOUZET
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Publication number: 20200101871Abstract: A vehicle seat having a pivoting function about a vertical axis, the seat comprising a pivoting assembly) with a base, a rotating ring mounted on the base by means of a hinge mechanism interposed between the base and the rotating ring, a seating portion frame connected to the rotating ring, directly or via a raising mechanism and/or longitudinal rails, the hinge mechanism allowing rotation, about a vertical main axis, of the rotating ring relative to the base and blocking any substantial movement in the other degrees of freedom, namely the other two rotations and the three translations in an orthogonal reference system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Gérald GAROTTE, Bertrand TOUZET
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Patent number: 10562413Abstract: A vehicle seat adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat rail device arranged to extend between the vehicle seat and a vehicle to mount the vehicle seat to the vehicle. The seat rail device includes a lower rail coupled to the floor of the vehicle in a fixed position, an upper rail coupled to the vehicle seat and configured to be adjustable along a longitudinal axis relative to the lower rail, and a sensor device configured to detect a least one longitudinal position of the upper rail relative to the lower rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: FAURECIA AUTOSITZE GMBHInventors: Rico Beier, Bertrand Touzet
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Publication number: 20190023155Abstract: A vehicle seat adapted for use in a vehicle includes a seat rail device arranged to extend between the vehicle seat and a vehicle to mount the vehicle seat to the vehicle. The seat rail device includes a lower rail coupled to the floor of the vehicle in a fixed position, an upper rail coupled to the vehicle seat and configured to be adjustable along a longitudinal axis relative to the lower rail, and a sensor device configured to detect a least one longitudinal position of the upper rail relative to the lower rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Rico BEIER, Bertrand TOUZET
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Patent number: 9493101Abstract: A bearing device for supporting a pivot lever that is pivotable around a pivot axis (A), in particular for adjusting seats in motor vehicles, having a receptacle (2) with at least two sections (2a, 2b) that are arranged at an angle to each other. The receptacle (2) has at least one recess (2c) as well as one inner side, which is defined between the inner side of the first section (2a) that faces away from the position of the pivot lever and the inner side of the second section (2b) that faces toward the inner side of the first section (2a). The bearing device includes additionally a holding element (1, 1?) that is connected to the receptacle (2). The holding element (1, 1?) is attached to the second section (2b) with at least one connecting surface (1b, 1b?) that faces the inner side of the second section (2b).Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventors: Rico Beier, Titus Falbesaner, Bertrand Touzet
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Publication number: 20140209775Abstract: A bearing device for supporting a pivot lever that is pivotable around a pivot axis (A), in particular for adjusting seats in motor vehicles, having a receptacle (2) with at least two sections (2a, 2b) that are arranged at an angle to each other. The receptacle (2) has at least one recess (2c) as well as one inner side, which is defined between the inner side of the first section (2a) that faces away from the position of the pivot lever and the inner side of the second section (2b) that faces toward the inner side of the first section (2a). The bearing device includes additionally a holding element (1, 1?) that is connected to the receptacle (2). The holding element (1, 1?) is attached to the second section (2b) with at least one connecting surface (1b, 1b?) that faces the inner side of the second section (2b).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventors: Rico Beier, Titus Falbesaner, Bertrand Touzet
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Patent number: 8746795Abstract: Longitudinally adjustable motor vehicle seat comprising opposite rail pairs; a lower rail for securement to a chassis and an upper rail secured to a seat component, displaceable in the lower rail. Two pivotable levers are associated with the rail pairs. A second lever is connected to a locking mechanism for securing the upper rail; both levers are connected to a seat backrest. Upon operation of a control member connected to the levers for comfort-longitudinal seat adjustment, a first lever synchronously pivots the second lever to release the locking mechanism. A Bowden cable is connected to the backrest for adjustment when the backrest is folded forward into an easy-entry-position. A Bowden cable core is attached to the first lever, and a sheathing thereof is secured to the second lever. In a neutral position, the sheathing presses the first lever against an abutment secured to the upper rail.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventors: Dan Stoia, Bertrand Touzet
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Patent number: 8678698Abstract: A holding element, for supporting pivoting levers or the like, includes a support section for receiving an object to be supported as well as a first holding section and a second holding section. The first holding section includes at least a first holding projection and the second holding section at least a second holding projection. The first and the second holding sections are designed to rest against respective first and second contact sections of a component that is to be connected with the holding element. The holding projections are designed for being received in openings provided at the contact sections.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventors: Markus Kneif, Bertrand Touzet
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Publication number: 20120187734Abstract: Longitudinally adjustable motor vehicle seat comprising opposite rail pairs; a lower rail for securement to a chassis and an upper rail secured to a seat component, displaceable in the lower rail. Two pivotable levers are associated with the rail pairs. A second lever is connected to a locking mechanism for securing the upper rail; both levers are connected to a seat backrest. Upon operation of a control member connected to the levers for comfort-longitudinal seat adjustment, a first lever synchronously pivots the second lever to release the locking mechanism. A Bowden cable is connected to the backrest for adjustment when the backrest is folded forward into an easy-entry-position. A Bowden cable core is attached to the first lever, and a sheathing thereof is secured to the second lever. In a neutral position, the sheathing presses the first lever against an abutment secured to the upper rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Dan Stoia, Bertrand Touzet
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Publication number: 20120128411Abstract: A holding element, for supporting pivoting levers or the like, includes a support section for receiving an object to be supported as well as a first holding section and a second holding section. The first holding section includes at least a first holding projection and the second holding section at least a second holding projection. The first and the second holding sections are designed to rest against respective first and second contact sections of a component that is to be connected with the holding element. The holding projections are designed for being received in openings provided at the contact sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbHInventors: Markus Kneif, Bertrand Touzet