Patents by Inventor Hervé Palanchon

Hervé Palanchon 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: 10811737
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for a battery unit having at least a first battery module and a second battery module is disclosed wherein the first and second battery modules each include a plurality of battery cell containers each housing at least one battery cell. The first and second battery modules are spaced apart from each other with the heat exchanger being arranged between the spaced apart first and second battery modules. The heat exchanger is a laminated plate structure defining a plurality of fluid flow chambers each located within a respective fluid flow region for transmitting a heat exchanger fluid. Each of the fluid flow regions is dimensionally compliant independent of the other fluid flow regions to conform to the spacing of the respective battery cell containers in the first and second modules between which the specific fluid flow region is positioned when arranged between the first and second battery modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: DANA CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hervé Palanchon
  • Patent number: 10274259
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for a battery has fluid-carrying panels and defines a multi-sided enclosure for enclosing at least two sides of the battery. The heat exchanger has first and second fluid-carrying panels defining first and second flow channels, where the first and second fluid-carrying panels are arranged at an angle to another. The heat exchanger may also include a third fluid-carrying panel defining a third flow channel, and being arranged at an angle to the second fluid-carrying panel. The heat exchanger has first and second plates sealingly joined together along their peripheries and defining a fluid flow passageway between their central fluid flow areas. The second plate may be compliant, its central fluid flow area being deformable away from the central fluid flow area of the first plate in response to a pressure of a fluid inside the fluid flow passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: Hervé Palanchon, Benjamin A. Kenney, Allan K. So
  • Publication number: 20190040774
    Abstract: A system for warming/cooling oil circulating within a power and torque transfer system of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system incorporates at least a first heat exchanger positioned between the inner wall of the outer housing and the outer surface of a gear forming part of the gear system enclosed within the housing, for instance a ring gear and/or pinion gear. The heat exchanger is generally formed as a single tubular member for conducting a first heat exchange fluid therethrough, the tubular member being curved to generally follow the curvature of the geometry of the inner wall of the housing and to fit within corresponding annular gaps. A second fluid channel is formed between the outer surface of the gear and the inner surface of the heat exchanger for bringing the oil into heat transfer relationship with the first heat exchanger fluid through rotation of the gear(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventor: Hervé Palanchon
  • Patent number: 10125644
    Abstract: A system for warming/cooling oil circulating within a power and torque transfer system of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system incorporates at least a first heat exchanger positioned between the inner wall of the outer housing and the outer surface of a gear forming part of the gear system enclosed within the housing, for instance a ring gear and/or pinion gear. The heat exchanger is generally formed as a single tubular member for conducting a first heat exchange fluid therethrough, the tubular member being curved to generally follow the curvature of the geometry of the inner wall of the housing and to fit within corresponding annular gaps. A second fluid channel is formed between the outer surface of the gear and the inner surface of the heat exchanger for bringing the oil into heat transfer relationship with the first heat exchanger fluid through rotation of the gear(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventor: Hervé Palanchon
  • Publication number: 20180123193
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for a battery unit having at least a first battery module and a second battery module is disclosed wherein the first and second battery modules each include a plurality of battery cell containers each housing at least one battery cell. The first and second battery modules are spaced apart from each other with the heat exchanger being arranged between the spaced apart first and second battery modules. The heat exchanger is a laminated plate structure defining a plurality of fluid flow chambers each located within a respective fluid flow region for transmitting a heat exchanger fluid. Each of the fluid flow regions is dimensionally compliant independent of the other fluid flow regions to conform to the spacing of the respective battery cell containers in the first and second modules between which the specific fluid flow region is positioned when arranged between the first and second battery modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Hervé Palanchon
  • Patent number: 9887437
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for a battery unit having at least a first battery module and a second battery module is disclosed wherein the first and second battery modules each include a plurality of battery cell containers each housing at least one battery cell. The first and second battery modules are spaced apart from each other with the heat exchanger being arranged between the spaced apart first and second battery modules. The heat exchanger is a laminated plate structure defining a plurality of fluid flow chambers each located within a respective fluid flow region for transmitting a heat exchanger fluid. Each of the fluid flow regions is dimensionally compliant independent of the other fluid flow regions to conform to the spacing of the respective battery cell containers in the first and second modules between which the specific fluid flow region is positioned when arranged between the first and second battery modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventor: Herve Palanchon
  • Patent number: 9803544
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: MAHLE International GmbH
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Hervé Palanchon, Jürgen Rosin
  • Patent number: 9780421
    Abstract: A heat exchanger structure for use in a battery unit that comprises a first battery stack comprising a plurality of battery cells and a second battery stack comprising a plurality of battery cells. The heat exchanger structure is disposed between opposing surfaces of the first battery stack and the second battery stack and defines one or more fluid flow passages, the heat exchanger structure being dimensionally compliant to compress under expansion of the first and second battery stacks and expand under subsequent contraction of the first and second battery stacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: Herve Palanchon, Mark S. Kozdras, Michael A. Martin, John Burgers
  • Publication number: 20170176108
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for a battery has fluid-carrying panels and defines a multi-sided enclosure for enclosing at least two sides of the battery. The heat exchanger has first and second fluid-carrying panels defining first and second flow channels, where the first and second fluid-carrying panels are arranged at an angle to another. The heat exchanger may also include a third fluid-carrying panel defining a third flow channel, and being arranged at an angle to the second fluid-carrying panel. The heat exchanger has first and second plates sealingly joined together along their peripheries and defining a fluid flow passageway between their central fluid flow areas. The second plate may be compliant, its central fluid flow area being deformable away from the central fluid flow area of the first plate in response to a pressure of a fluid inside the fluid flow passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: DANA CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: HERVÉ PALANCHON, BENJAMIN A. KENNEY, ALLAN K. SO
  • Publication number: 20140290922
    Abstract: A system for warming/cooling oil circulating within a power and torque transfer system of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system incorporates at least a first heat exchanger positioned between the inner wall of the outer housing and the outer surface of a gear forming part of the gear system enclosed within the housing, for instance a ring gear and/or pinion gear. The heat exchanger is generally formed as a single tubular member for conducting a first heat exchange fluid therethrough, the tubular member being curved to generally follow the curvature of the geometry of the inner wall of the housing and to fit within corresponding annular gaps. A second fluid channel is formed between the outer surface of the gear and the inner surface of the heat exchanger for bringing the oil into heat transfer relationship with the first heat exchanger fluid through rotation of the gear(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Hervé Palanchon
  • Patent number: 8689547
    Abstract: An annular heat exchanger for cooling hot gases comprises an inner shell, an intermediate shell and an outer shell. Where the heat exchanger is integrated with a catalytic converter for treatment of hot exhaust gases in a motor vehicle, the inner shell contains a catalyst for treatment of the exhaust gases. Inner and outer gas flow passages are provided between the shells, and a coolant flow passage is provided, either on the outer surface of the outer shell, or between the intermediate and outer shells. The exhaust gases change direction twice as they pass through the heat exchanger, and the annular structure of the heat exchanger provides a large surface area, and a large flow section, relative to volume, and thereby provides effective heat exchange without significantly increasing space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Burgers, Michael A. Martin, Ihab Edward Gerges, Herve Palanchon
  • Publication number: 20140017545
    Abstract: According to an example embodiment is a heat exchanger for a battery unit having a first battery module and a second battery module, the first battery module comprising a plurality of battery cell containers each housing at least one battery cell, the second battery module comprising a plurality of battery cells containers each housing at least one battery cell, the first battery module and second battery module being spaced apart with a plurality of battery cell containers of the first battery module being located in spaced apart opposition to a respective battery cell containers of the second battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DANA CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Herve Palanchon
  • Patent number: 8596339
    Abstract: A manifold structure is defined by a pair of stacked plates which define a void: one of these plates has three or more aperture-surrounding bosses which project into the void; the other of these plates has a plurality of protuberances. Each of the protuberances engages between a respective pair of the bosses. A heat exchange element is formed of a plurality of stacked plates, these plates defining a stack of tubes. The tube stack interiorly defines a plurality of U-shaped passages, these passages being distinct from one another. Each tube defines a respective one of the U-shaped passages and is received in plug-fit relation by a respective one of the bosses. The tubes, bosses and protuberances separate the void into a pair of manifolds. Each of the U-shaped passages leads from one of the manifolds to the other of the manifolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventor: Hervé Palanchon
  • Publication number: 20130276744
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Claus BECK, Hervé PALANCHON, Jürgen ROSIN
  • Publication number: 20130244077
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for use with at least two battery modules, each of the battery modules comprising at least one battery cell housed within a rigid container, the heat exchanger defining an internal fluid passage for a heat exchanger fluid and having at least one compliant region that is configured to be compressed to facilitate thermal contact between the heat exchanger and the two battery modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: DANA CANADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hervé Palanchon, Doug Vanderwees, Michael A. Martin
  • Patent number: 8464778
    Abstract: A heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine includes a first flow channel; a second flow channel arranged adjacent to the first flow channel; a line separate from the second flow channel; and a valve channel in which an adjustable valve element is disposed. The valve channel is arranged upstream of the first and second flow channels and an inlet channel is arranged upstream of the valve channel in a flow direction of exhaust gas. The valve element includes a baffle plate, the baffle plate having an end portion that extends diagonally in the valve channel with respect to the flow axis of the first flow channel. The valve element includes a flap that is pivotably mounted at the end portion of the baffle plate such that the flap is pivotable about an axis that extends in a direction of a width of a common housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Hervé Palanchon, Jürgen Rosin
  • Patent number: 8424296
    Abstract: An annular heat exchanger for cooling hot gases comprises an inner shell, an intermediate shell and an outer shell. Where the heat exchanger is integrated with a catalytic converter for treatment of hot exhaust gases in a motor vehicle, the inner shell contains a catalyst for treatment of the exhaust gases. Inner and outer gas flow passages are provided between the shells, and a coolant flow passage is provided, either on the outer surface of the outer shell, or between the intermediate and outer shells. The exhaust gases change direction twice as they pass through the heat exchanger, and the annular structure of the heat exchanger provides a large surface area, and a large flow section, relative to volume, and thereby provides effective heat exchange without significantly increasing space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: John G. Burgers, Michael A. Martin, Ihab Edward Gerges, Hervé Palanchon
  • Patent number: 8291892
    Abstract: A heat exchanger suitable for cooling exhaust gases and a method of making same are disclosed. The heat exchanger includes an outer casting member having first and second ends and forming a housing and a plurality of channel members forming alternating first and second flow channels for the flow of an exhaust gas through the first flow channels and coolant through the second flow channels. The channel members form a core having first and second ends, this core being mounted in the casting member. A first flange is fixedly attached to a first end of the core so as to form a sealed joint. A second flange is fixedly attached to the second end of the core so as to form another sealed joint. The first and second flanges are each coupled by fasteners to their respective ends of the casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: Herve Palanchon, Hans Katzmaier, Bruno Chapoutol
  • Publication number: 20120138279
    Abstract: A heat exchanger suitable for cooling exhaust gases and a method of making same are disclosed. The heat exchanger includes an outer casting member having first and second ends and forming a housing and a plurality of channel members forming alternating first and second flow channels for the flow of an exhaust gas through the first flow channels and coolant through the second flow channels. The channel members form a core having first and second ends, this core being mounted in the casting member. A first flange is fixedly attached to a first end of the core so as to form a sealed joint. A second flange is fixedly attached to the second end of the core so as to form another sealed joint. The first and second flanges are each coupled by fasteners to their respective ends of the casting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Dana Canada Corporation
    Inventors: Hervé Palanchon, Hans Kalzmaier, Bruno Chapoutol
  • Patent number: 8118082
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (10), in particular, for exhaust coolers on internal combustion engines. The aim of the invention is to provide a separation of the carrier medium flow into two partial flows as leak free as possible, by suitable embodiment of the baffle plate (40). A heat exchanger (10), as used, in particular, as exhaust gas cooler for internal combustion engines, comprises a heat exchanger channel (14) and a bypass channel (11), whereby a switching flap (20) is arranged upstream of the heat exchanger (10) in the flow channel (25), which divides the incoming carrier medium into the heat exchanger channel (14) and the bypass channel (11). A baffle plate (40) is provided to maintain the separation between the partial flow through the bypass channel (11) and the partial flow through the heat exchanger channel (14), which, according to the invention, extends from the switching flap (20) to the beginning of the bypass channel (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Claus Beck, Hervé Palanchon, Martin Schindler