Patents by Inventor Enzo Mitidieri
Enzo Mitidieri 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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Publication number: 20240059140Abstract: A shut-off device including: a support frame having four sides, a first and second levers configured to be set in motion by an actuator, a first connecting part connected with the first lever, and a second connecting part connected with the second lever, a first set of flaps and a second set of flaps, fastened respectively to the first and second connecting parts. Each flap includes a flap lever arm connecting the flap to the respective first or second connecting part. The first lever includes a primary lever arm connecting the first lever to the first connecting part. The second lever includes a secondary lever arm connecting the second lever to the second connecting part. Each flap lever arm is shorter than any of the primary and secondary lever arms. The first lever and the second lever are connected to one another by a connecting rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUESInventors: Frederic VACCA, Enzo MITIDIERI, Karim ARAB, Laura MARION, Victor Manuel MINERO RAMALES, Eng KUACH
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Publication number: 20230234436Abstract: The invention relates to a device for regulating an air flow intended to circulate through a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, the device including at least one shutter capable of moving in an opening and closing direction between a closed position preventing the passage of the air flow and an open position allowing the passage of the air flow, the shutter being arranged to wind and unwind around a winding shaft, the device including a kinematic assembly for moving the shutter in the closing and opening direction, said kinematic assembly having at least one portion of the shutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUESInventors: Enzo MITIDIERI, Sylvain GERBER, Simon TIERCE
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Publication number: 20230010282Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) of controlled flaps comprising two sets (10a, 10b) of flaps (100), each set (10a, 10b) of flaps (100) being able to adopt an open position (p1) and a closed position (p2), characterized in that said system (1) of controlled flaps further comprises an actuator (11) that is configured to bring one (10a) of the sets (10a, 10b) of flaps (100) into the open position (p1) before the other (10b) of the sets (10a, 10b) of flaps (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Jerome Ripa, Enzo Mitidieri, Pierre Alexandre Langlet
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Patent number: 11247553Abstract: A device for closing a motor vehicle front end air intake is disclosed. The device has a support frame in which at least one set of pivoting slats is installed. At least one control element that controls the positioning of the slats includes an actuator having fixing holes, a housing that receives the actuator, and a cap that comes to cover the housing. The cooperation between the cap and the housing being effected by clipping. The housing includes positioning elements to be inserted into the fixing holes, and the cap includes at least one specific shape that keeps the actuator fixed relative to the positioning elements when clipping the cap onto the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Sylvain Gerber, Enzo Mitidieri
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Publication number: 20210162858Abstract: The invention relates to a regulating device (10) for regulating a flow (F) of air intended to circulate through a heat exchanger for a motor vehicle, the device comprising at least two curtains (11) able to move in a direction of opening/closing (Z), a transmission system (20) connected fixedly or via a mechanical connection having a limited number of degrees of freedom, to at least two rigid drive members (30), said drive members (30) being able to drive said curtains (11) between a closed position (PF) that blocks off the passage of the flow (F) of air and an open position (PO) that allows the flow (F) of air to pass by moving in said direction of opening/closing (Z).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Enzo Mitidieri, Sylvain Gerber, Karim Arab
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Publication number: 20210071460Abstract: The invention relates to a control device (1), in particular for a motor vehicle, for controlling at least one flap configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position by an actuator, said device (1) comprising at least one member (8) made of shape memory material configured to be supplied with electric power so as to deform between a first state and a second state in order to disconnect said at least one flap from the actuator if the actuator fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Karim Arab, Sylvain Gerber, Enzo Mitidieri, Laura Marion, Frédéric Vacca, Victor-Manuel Minero
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Patent number: 10919582Abstract: An aerodynamic deflector device for a motor vehicle wheel may include a mounting configured to be mounted on a motor vehicle. A deflecting wall may be mounted on the mounting to be movable between a retracted position. In the mounted state, the deflecting wall is raised relative to the mounting, and an extended position in which, in the mounted state, the deflecting wall is lowered relative to the mounting and capable of being placed upstream from the wheel of the vehicle. An actuator may be configured to move the deflecting wall between the retracted and extended positions. The deflecting wall may have, in cross-section, a central part and two side parts flaring out from the central part to obtain a shape which diverges with respect to the direction of the air flow striking said wall. The aerodynamic deflector device may be arranged upstream from a vehicle wheel.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Enzo Mitidieri, Sylvain Gerber, Nathalie Dion
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Publication number: 20210023937Abstract: The invention relates to an air flow control device (500) for a front face module of a motor vehicle, the control device (500) comprising: •—a plurality of flaps (1i), each rotatable about an axis of rotation (100i). According to the invention, the axes of rotation (100i) of the flaps (1i) are aligned in at least two different planes of alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Sylvain Gerber, Enzo Mitidieri, Stephan Andre
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Publication number: 20210008953Abstract: The present invention relates to a lever (11) having: an engagement part (16) designed to engage in a corresponding housing in a component with which the lever is intended to cooperate, a base (18) to which the engagement part is connected, a connecting zone (20) between the engagement part and the base, this connecting zone having a profile extending from the engagement part to the base, said profile having a gradual curve shape, this connecting zone also comprising at least one stop (21) adjacent to the profile with a gradual curve shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Sylvain Gerber, Enzo Mitidieri
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Patent number: 10787141Abstract: The invention relates to a device (AGS) for controlling the air intake for a front face module for a motor vehicle, comprising shutters (SHT1, SHT2), an actuator (ACT) arranged so as to control the shutters (SHT1, SHT2), and a flexible connection (STR, ROD) connecting the actuator (ACT) to the shutters (SHT1, SHT2), which can displace the actuator (ACT) in order to prevent it (ACT) from causing damage to an entity (PED, OBS) in the event of a collusion between the motor vehicle and said entity (PED, OBS). The invention also relates to a front face module for a motor vehicle comprising such an air intake control device.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Enzo Mitidieri
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Patent number: 10759269Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for sealing an air intake of a motor vehicle, comprising: —at least one sealing means (3) intended to be arranged in an air intake of the motor vehicle, and —a support (5) for the sealing means (3) in order to retain the sealing means (3) and intended to be attached on a load-bearing structure of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the support (5) comprises damping guidance means (15) for the sealing means (3) in order to allow, in the event of an impact on the sealing means (3), the movement of the sealing means (3) from an initial retaining position to a position retracted with respect to the initial position. The invention also relates to a front-end module for a motor vehicle comprising such a sealing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Enzo Mitidieri
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Patent number: 10723218Abstract: The invention concerns a structure (2) of a system (1) for managing the air of an air inlet for the front panel of a motor vehicle, said structure (2) comprising:—a frame (3) intended to be positioned facing a heat exchanger (Ra), —one or more deflectors (7) that are secured to said frame (3) and are arranged in such a way as to intercept a flow of air and deflect it through said frame (3). The invention also concerns a system (1) for managing the air of an air inlet for the front panel of a motor vehicle having such a structure (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Enzo Mitidieri, Frédéric Vacca, Thomas Nore
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Publication number: 20200223306Abstract: The present invention consists in a device (1) for closing a motor vehicle front end air intake, comprising: a support frame (3) in which at least one set of pivoting slats is installed, at least one control element that controls the positioning of the slats including an actuator (5) having fixing holes, a housing (7) that receives the actuator (5), and a cover that comes to cover the housing (7), the cooperation between the cap and the housing (7) being effected by clipping, the housing (7) includes positioning elements (73) to be inserted into the fixing holes and the cap includes at least one specific shape that keeps the actuator (5) fixed relative to the positioning elements (73) when clipping the cap onto the housing (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Sylvain Gerber, Enzo Mitidieri
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Publication number: 20200031218Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator (9)-lever (11) assembly for a sealing device (1) for a motor vehicle front face air inlet, said assembly comprising: an actuator (9) comprising two rotary output members (90) having a hollow (91) and each being arranged on a face of said actuator (9) and on the same pivot axis (C), and in each rotary output member (90), a lever (11) having a stub (110) inserted in the hollow (91) and linked to said rotary output member (90) such as to be driven in rotation by the rotation of said rotary output members (90), the hollows (91) of the rotary output members (90) being linked to one another by a communication orifice (92) and the levers (11) being attached to one another through said communication orifice (91).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Sylvain Gerber, Enzo Mitidieri
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Publication number: 20190315224Abstract: The invention concerns a structure (2) of a system (1) for managing the air of an air inlet for the front panel of a motor vehicle, said structure (2) comprising:—a frame (3) intended to be positioned facing a heat exchanger (Ra),—one or more deflectors (7) that are secured to said frame (3) and are arranged in such a way as to intercept a flow of air and deflect it through said frame (3). The invention also concerns a system (1) for managing the air of an air inlet for the front panel of a motor vehicle having such a structure (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Enzo Mitidieri, Frédéric Vacca, Thomas Nore
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Publication number: 20190299747Abstract: The invention relates to an air management system for an air intake (2) on the front face of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one shutter (3), a frame for mounting said at least one shutter, and a device (10) for heating the at least one shutter (3) and/or the mounting frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Jean-Louis LANARD, Frédéric VACCA, Enzo MITIDIERI
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Publication number: 20190233025Abstract: The invention relates to an aerodynamic deflector device (7) for a motor vehicle wheel, including: a mounting (11) configured to be mounted on a motor vehicle; a deflecting wall (15) mounted on the mounting (11) so as to be movable between a retracted position in which, in the mounted state, said deflecting wall (15) is raised relative to the mounting (11), and an extended position in which, in the mounted state, said deflecting wall (15) is lowered relative to the mounting (11) and capable of being placed upstream from the wheel (3) of the vehicle; and an actuator (19) configured to move said deflecting wall (15) between the retracted and extended positions. According to the invention, the deflecting wall (15) has, in cross-section, a central portion (15A) and two side portions (15B, 15C) flaring out from the central portion (15A) so as to obtain a shape which diverges with respect to the direction of the air flow (10) striking said wall (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Enzo Mitidieri, Sylvain Gerber, Nathalie Dion
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Publication number: 20180327032Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for sealing an air intake of a motor vehicle, comprising:—at least one sealing means (3) intended to be arranged in an air intake of the motor vehicle, and—a support (5) for the sealing means (3) in order to retain the sealing means (3) and intended to be attached on a load-bearing structure of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the support (5) comprises damping guidance means (15) for the sealing means (3) in order to allow, in the event of an impact on the sealing means (3), the movement of the sealing means (3) from an initial retaining position to a position retracted with respect to the initial position. The invention also relates to a front-end module for a motor vehicle comprising such a sealing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Enzo Mitidieri
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Publication number: 20180304843Abstract: The invention relates to a device (AGS) for controlling the air intake for a front face module for a motor vehicle, comprising shutters (SHT1, SHT2), an actuator (ACT) arranged so as to control the shutters (SHT1, SHT2), and a flexible connection (STR, ROD) connecting the actuator (ACT) to the shutters (SHT1, SHT2), which can displace the actuator (ACT) in order to prevent it (ACT) from causing damage to an entity (PED, OBS) in the event of a collusion between the motor vehicle and said entity (PED, OBS). The invention also relates to a front face module for a motor vehicle comprising such an air intake control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Enzo Mitidieri
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Publication number: 20160207394Abstract: A flap for shutting off a ventilation device for a vehicle is disclosed. The flap has at least one shut-off surface for shutting off an air flow, extending longitudinally along an axis of rotation and including, at least at one of its longitudinal ends, a journal about which the rotation of the shutter is articulated, the journal being aligned with the axis of rotation and is inserted in a bearing of a support of the flap. The flap includes, in the axial extension of the shut-off surface, a stop element offset radially, shaped to apply an axial force to a first part of the support of the shutter, and comes into rotational abutment against a second part of the shutter support. A motor vehicle ventilation device support framework having at least one cross member forming a support for at least one flap for shutting off the device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Frédéric Vacca, Christophe Thullier, Enzo Mitidieri