Patents by Inventor Frederic LIEGE

Frederic LIEGE 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).

  • Patent number: 10393252
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a torque-transmission transmitter includes a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending into the bore in the spacer. The device further provides at least one means for captively securing the securing bolt relative to the spacer, the captive-securing means being breakable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Frederic Liege, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Patent number: 10132399
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller provides a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing. The spacer is provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending to the inside of the bore in the spacer. The device includes at least one means for the temporary locking of the securing bolt in relation to the spacer, the temporary locking means being separable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer. A pulley device for a winding roller is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Mickael Chollet, Alain Gezault, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Flavien Tesniere, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Patent number: 10082200
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pulley device for tensioner or idler for a belt or a chain having a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and including a through bore, a fastening screw extending in the bore, and an axial retention member for the screw, the axial retention member being fixed to the spacer and providing a retention member that cooperates with the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege
  • Patent number: 9709154
    Abstract: A pulley assembly comprising an inner ring, an outer ring, at least one row of rolling elements between the inner and outer rings, a pulley rotationally secured with the outer ring, having an outer radial surface for engagement with a chain or belt, a screw comprising a head and a stem radially housed inside the inner ring and having an outer peripheral groove, a mounting support element having a receiving bore or housing for receiving the screw head and an axial retaining member retaining the screw stem within the receiving housing, the member being engaged in the outer groove of the screw stem. The mounting support element includes a cavity that emerges in the receiving bore. When the screw is installed within the receiving bore, the outer groove is axially across from the mounting support element cavity and the axial retaining element is engaged in the mounting support element cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Dirk Albrecht, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Publication number: 20170037953
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a torque-transmission transmitter includes a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending into the bore in the spacer. The device further provides at least one means for captively securing the securing bolt relative to the spacer, the captive-securing means being breakable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Frederic Liege, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Publication number: 20160356375
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller provides a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing. The spacer is provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending to the inside of the bore in the spacer. The device includes at least one means for the temporary locking of the securing bolt in relation to the spacer, the temporary locking means being separable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer. A pulley device for a winding roller is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Mickael Chollet, Alain Gezault, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Flavien Tesniere, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Patent number: 9506538
    Abstract: A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which a retaining ring is fitted securely and integrally, the retaining ring comprising an interaction feature providing interaction with the screw so as to allow an axial immobilization of the screw in relation to the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Publication number: 20160327146
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pulley device for tensioner or idler for a belt or a chain having a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and including a through bore, a fastening screw extending in the bore, and an axial retention member for the screw, the axial retention member being fixed to the spacer and providing a retention member that cooperates with the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege
  • Publication number: 20160017977
    Abstract: A pulley assembly comprising an inner ring, an outer ring, at least one row of rolling elements between the inner and outer rings, a pulley rotationally secured with the outer ring, having an outer radial surface for engagement with a chain or belt, a screw comprising a head and a stem radially housed inside the inner ring and having an outer peripheral groove, a mounting support element having a receiving bore or housing for receiving the screw head and an axial retaining member retaining the screw stem within the receiving housing, the member being engaged in the outer groove of the screw stem. The mounting support element includes a cavity that emerges in the receiving bore. When the screw is installed within the receiving bore, the outer groove is axially across from the mounting support element cavity and the axial retaining element is engaged in the mounting support element cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Dirk ALBRECHT, Romuald LESCORAIL, Frederic LIEGE, Nicolas TRONQUOY
  • Publication number: 20150300463
    Abstract: A tensioning roller/winder device comprising at least one roller bearing including inner and outer rings and at least one row of rolling elements between the two rings; a pulley surmounting the outer ring; and a retaining screw comprising a body and head. An abutment is provided on the body external periphery. First and second abutments are provided on the inner ring bore. The axial length between the head and the abutment equals the axial length between an inner ring radial side edge and the inner ring bore first abutment is greater than the axial length between a inner ring radial side edge opposite the screw head and the inner ring bore second abutment. The screw abutment contacts the inner ring first abutment during the body insertion into the inner ring bore in the desired direction, but contacts the inner ring second abutment during the body insertion in the undesired direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Dirk ALBRECHT, Frederic LIEGE, Nicolas TRONQUOY
  • Publication number: 20150267790
    Abstract: A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which a retaining ring is fitted securely and integrally, the retaining ring comprising an interaction feature providing interaction with the screw so as to allow an axial immobilization of the screw in relation to the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Torbjorn HEDMAN, Romuald LESCORAIL, Frederic LIEGE, Nicolas TRONQUOY