Patents by Inventor Gael Durbecq

Gael Durbecq 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).

  • Publication number: 20240021913
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling module for a motor vehicle with an electric or hybrid motor, including: at least one heat exchanger; at least one tangential-flow turbomachine having an axis of rotation, the at least one tangential-flow turbomachine being capable of creating an air flow circulating between an intake opening and a discharge opening, passing through the at least one heat exchanger; at least one housing configured to house the at least one heat exchanger and said at least one tangential-flow turbomachine, the intake opening and the discharge opening being part of the at least one housing; and an additional heat exchanger through which the air flow is intended to pass, arranged outside the at least one housing, downstream of the discharge opening of the cooling module in a longitudinal direction of the cooling module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Amrid MAMMERI, Kamel AZZOUZ, Gael DURBECQ, Erwan ETIENNE
  • Publication number: 20230398857
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchange module (22) for a motor vehicle (10), comprising: —a housing (32), —at least a first heat exchanger (24) and a second heat exchanger (26) which are arranged in the housing (32), and —a ventilation device comprising at least a first tangential-flow turbomachine (30a) which is configured to move at least a first airflow (F1) intended to pass through the set of heat exchangers (24, 26), and which is arranged downstream of the set of heat exchangers (24, 26) in the direction of flow of the first airflow (F1). According to the invention, the ventilation device comprises at least a second tangential-flow turbomachine (30b) which is configured to move at least one second airflow intended to pass through the first heat exchanger (24), and which is arranged on one side of the housing (32) between the first and second heat exchangers (24, 26) downstream of the first heat exchanger (24) in the direction of flow of the second airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Amrid Mammeri, Gael Durbecq, Erwan Etienne, Kamel Azzouz
  • Publication number: 20230364964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a set of cooling modules (22, 22?, 22?) for the front face of an electric or hybrid motor vehicle (10), said set of cooling modules (22, 22?, 22?) comprising at least two cooling modules (22, 22?, 22?) each one comprising—a heat exchanger (28, 28?, 28?) intended to be connected to a cooling circuit, and—a turbomachine (30, 30?, 30?), said cooling modules (22, 22?, 22?) being juxtaposed in such a way as to have distinct air flows (F) passing through them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Amrid Mammeri, Kamel Azzouz, Gael Durbecq, Erwan Etienne
  • Publication number: 20230327512
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling module for a motor vehicle, including at least one heat exchanger, at least one tangential turbomachine, a housing having a first suction opening and an exhaust opening between which flows a first air stream passing through the at least one heat exchanger and at least one electric motor for controlling the rotation of the at least one tangential-flow turbomachine, the electric motor being arranged on the outer wall of the housing, the electric motor including at least one air inlet and one air outlet. The housing includes a second suction opening, the air outlet of the motor being in fluid connection with the second suction opening so as to allow a second air stream to flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Amrid MAMMERI, Erwan ETIENNE, Gael DURBECQ, Kamel AZZOUZ
  • Publication number: 20230288146
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (100) for a motor vehicle, comprising a first circuit (110) comprising at least one first group of chambers (75) and one second group of chambers (76) intended to be traversed by a heat transfer fluid, and a second circuit (120) intended to be traversed by a coolant, the heat exchanger (100) being configured to implement an exchange of heat between the heat transfer fluid and the coolant, the heat exchanger (100) comprising at least one component (155) for differentiating the flow of heat transfer fluid circulating in the first group of chambers (75) from the flow of heat transfer fluid circulating in the second group of chambers (76) of the first circuit (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gael Durbecq, Julien Tissot, Jeremy Blandin, Kamel Azzouz
  • Publication number: 20230264541
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling module for an electric or hybrid vehicle, the cooling module having a housing including an air inlet and an air outlet and within which there are arranged an assembly of heat exchangers and a tangential turbomachine configured so as to generate an air flow passing through the housing from its air inlet to its air outlet and passing through the assembly of heat exchangers. The housing has, on one of its outer lateral faces, a two-fluid heat exchanger in order to allow the exchanges of heat energy between a first heat-transfer fluid circulating in a first circulation loop and a second heat-transfer fluid circulating in a second circulation loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Gael DURBECQ, Amrid MAMMERI, Erwan ETIENNE, Kamel AZZOUZ
  • Publication number: 20230256792
    Abstract: Cooling module (22) for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle (10), through which cooling module (22) an air flow (F) is intended to pass, comprising:—a set of heat exchangers (23) comprising:—a first heat exchanger (24) configured to be a condenser connected within an air conditioning circuit (A), and—a second heat exchanger (26) configured to be a low-temperature radiator connected within a thermal management circuit (B),—a tangential-flow turbomachine (30) configured so as to generate the air flow (F), the set of heat exchangers (23) further comprising a third heat exchanger (28) configured to be a sub-cooler connected within the air conditioning circuit (A), the third heat exchanger (28) being arranged within the set of heat exchangers (23) furthest upstream in the direction of the air flow (F).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gael Durbecq, Amrid Mammeri, Erwan Etienne, Kamel Azzouz
  • Patent number: 11680737
    Abstract: A plug-in device for a cylinder of a condenser, this plug-in device comprising: a plug designed to plug, preferably removably, an opening of the cylinder, a functional component designed to interact with a refrigerant fluid in the cylinder, this functional component being designed to be mounted, removably or non-removably, on the plug with the possibility of rotating with respect to this plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gaël Durbecq, Véronique Westermann
  • Publication number: 20230173875
    Abstract: A cooling module for an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, through which an air flow is intended to pass, having a set of heat exchangers including a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger; a fan casing disposed downstream, the fan casing having an outlet for the air flow; a tangential turbomachine configured so as to generate the air flow; the cooling module further including: an air discharge vent disposed downstream of the outlet for the air flow of the fan casing; and a bypass connecting the outlet for the air flow to an opening upstream of the set of heat exchangers; the air discharge vent having a closure device configured so as to redirect the air flow from the outlet towards the outside of the vehicle when in the discharge position and to redirect the air flow towards the bypass when in the recirculation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Gael DURBECQ, Amrid MAMMERI, Erwan ETIENNE, Kamel AZZOUZ
  • Publication number: 20230039727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) comprising a bundle of tubes (2) arranged parallel to one another and inside of which a first heat transfer fluid is intended to circulate, wherein a second fluid is intended to pass through the bundle of tubes (2) between said tubes (2), said bundle of tubes (2) comprising spacers (6) which are arranged between said tubes (2), said spacers (6) having corrugations (60) extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubes (2), said corrugations (60) having ridges (61) in contact with said tubes (2) and sidewalls (62) connecting said ridges (61), the spacers (6) comprising a first portion (6A) and a second portion (6B), the first portion (6A) being disposed upstream of the second portion (6B) in the direction of passage of the second heat transfer fluid, the first (6A) and second (6B) portions being made from two distinct parts of different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gaël Durbecq, Marian Perrotin, Véronique Westermann
  • Publication number: 20230042424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) comprising a bundle of tubes (2) arranged parallel to one another and inside of which a first heat transfer fluid is intended to circulate, a second fluid being intended to pass through the bundle of tubes (2) between said tubes (2), said bundle of tubes (2) comprising spacers (6) which are disposed between said tubes (2), said spacers (6) having corrugations (60) extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubes (2), said corrugations (60) having ridges (61) in contact with said tubes (2) and sidewalls (62) connecting said ridges (61), the spacers (6) comprising a first portion (6A) and a second portion (6B), the first portion (6A) being arranged upstream of the second portion (6B) in the direction of flow of the second heat transfer fluid, wherein the first portion (6A) protrudes from the front edge of the tubes (2), the ridges (61) of the first portion (6A) having a profile having a flat (64) and the ridges (61) of the second portion (6B) having a ro
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gaël Durbecq, Véronique Westermann, Marian Perrotin
  • Patent number: 11421944
    Abstract: A flat tube for a heat exchanger, with two open ends defining its longitudinal direction, may include a first wall and a second wall which are flat and parallel to each other, thereby delimiting the inner space of the tube. The flat tube may include an inner fin located between the first and the second walls. One of the lateral sides of the first wall may include a main fold running along the longitudinal direction, wherein arms of the main fold form a slit facing the inner space of the tube, and the lateral side of the second wall is bent to cover the main fold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventor: Gaël Durbecq
  • Publication number: 20210033319
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in device (90) for a cylinder of a condenser, this plug-in device comprising: —a plug (100) designed to plug, preferably removably, an opening of the cylinder, —a functional component (200; 300) designed to interact with a refrigerant fluid in the cylinder, this functional component being designed to be mounted, removably or non-removably, on the plug with the possibility of rotating with respect to this plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gaël Durbecq, Véronique Westermann
  • Patent number: 10254022
    Abstract: A condenser for an air conditioning circuit is disclosed. The condenser has a housing which is connected to a refrigerating fluid reserve by a flange having cylinder shaped tubes, the housing receiving a first heat exchange portion between the refrigerating fluid and a cooling liquid, the first portion being configured to convey the refrigerating fluid to the refrigerating fluid reserve, and a second heat exchange portion which produces a heat exchange complement between the refrigerating fluid and the cooling liquid at the outlet of the refrigerating fluid reserve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Isabelle Citti, Sébastien Jacope, Gaël Durbecq
  • Publication number: 20180120033
    Abstract: The invention concerns a heat exchanger comprising a plurality of stacked plates 3 intended to allow an exchange of heat between a first fluid and a second fluid flowing in contact with said plates 3, said exchanger comprising a bottle 11 for the first fluid, said plates 3 being provided with intermediate ports 69b, 75 allowing the first fluid to flow between said plates 3 and said bottle 11, said intermediate ports 69b, 75 being arranged in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal main extension direction of each plate 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Jérôme Mougnier, Gaël Durbecq
  • Patent number: 9835386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) comprising at least, one fluid F passage tube (7) and at least one manifold (5) provided with a cover (11) closing, after assembly, a longitudinal opening (10) of a collector plate (9) cooperating with said cover (11) to form the manifold, said tube (7) being designed to form a connecting element for the exchanger and comprising an end partially crimped between said cover (11) and said collector plate (9) at a passage orifice (17) for said fluid F in the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Gael Durbecq, Jean-Baptiste Cuillier
  • Publication number: 20160146548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (1) comprising at least, one fluid F passage tube (7) and at least one manifold (5) provided with a cover (11) closing, after assembly, a longitudinal opening (10) of a collector plate (9) cooperating with said cover (11) to form the manifold, said tube (7) being designed to form a connecting element for the exchanger and comprising an end partially crimped between said cover (11) and said collector plate (9) at a passage orifice (17) for said fluid F in the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Gael Durbecq, Jean-Baptiste Cuillier
  • Publication number: 20150323231
    Abstract: A condenser for an air conditioning circuit is disclosed. The condenser has a housing which is connected to a refrigerating fluid reserve, the housing receiving a first heat exchange portion between the refrigerating fluid and a cooling liquid, the first portion being configured to convey the refrigerating fluid to the refrigerating fluid reserve, and a second heat exchange portion which produces a heat exchange complement between the refrigerating fluid and the cooling liquid at the outlet of the reserve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventors: Isabelle CITTI, Sébastien JACOPE, Gaël DURBECQ
  • Publication number: 20150314665
    Abstract: A clamping flange for a bottle of a heat exchanger, notably a motor vehicle air conditioning circuit condenser, is disclosed. The flange is configured to hold said bottle firmly to the exchanger and includes a fixing tab having a first part for holding to the heat exchanger and a second part for holding to the bottle, and the flange extends between said holding parts so as to ensure that the bottle is held cantilever fashion with respect to the exchanger with a freedom in bending that allows the bottle to move away from and/or closer to the exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes Thermiques
    Inventor: Gaël DURBECQ