Patents by Inventor Hugues Doursoux

Hugues Doursoux 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: 12194940
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel, comprising: a framework, a safety module comprising a first decorative component, a base component, at least one centering component, attached and fixed to the base component by an irreversible connection and arranged to position the safety module with respect to the base component, at least one second decorative component mounted on the framework, wherein the irreversible connection is arranged to permit an adjustment of the position of the centering component on the base component before fixing the centering component on the base component, characterized in that the irreversible connection is provided by laser welding of the centering component on the base component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Hugues Doursoux, Mickael Peyrot, Thierry Matrat, Thomas Letierce, Sylvain Perrault, Fabrice Moinard, Olivier Bertrand, Marcus Weber
  • Publication number: 20240391381
    Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle steering wheel rim, comprising: —a plurality of light sources arranged so as to emit light towards an external display wall of the rim, —a holding body comprising an internal wall with an elongate opening having a predetermined passage width to allow the light emitted towards the external display wall to pass through, wherein the lighting device comprises at least one bridging element engaged with the holding body and at least partially arranged on an opposite side of the internal wall from the external, display wall, in order to limit any increase in the predetermined passage width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Olivier BERTRAND, Hugues DOURSOUX, Boubacar SAGNA, Pascal HUGAUD
  • Patent number: 12103483
    Abstract: A device for retaining a safety module mounted on a vehicle steering wheel structure, comprising: at least one latching element, at least one elastic element that is arranged so as to engage with the latching element in order to retain the safety module on the steering wheel structure, the elastic element comprising a contact portion arranged such that, when there is a movement of mounting the safety module on the steering wheel structure, it comes into contact with a guide track arranged on an actuation face of the latching element located facing the elastic element, wherein the guide track is arranged on a first side of the latching element, and in that the actuation face has at least one offset arranged between the guide track and a second side of the latching element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventor: Hugues Doursoux
  • Publication number: 20240262309
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel, comprising: a framework, a safety module comprising a first decorative component, a base component, at least one centering component, attached and fixed to the base component by an irreversible connection and arranged to position the safety module with respect to the base component, at least one second decorative component mounted on the framework, wherein the irreversible connection is arranged to permit an adjustment of the position of the centering component on the base component before fixing the centering component on the base component, characterized in that the irreversible connection is provided by laser welding of the centering component on the base component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Hugues DOURSOUX, Mickael PEYROT, Thierry MATRAT, Thomas LETIERCE, Sylvain PERRAULT, Fabrice MOINARD, Olivier BERTRAND, Marcus WEBER
  • Patent number: 12036919
    Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle steering wheel rim, comprising a holding body comprising at least one internal wall with at least one opening, at least one light source arranged to emit light, a diffuser arranged to diffuse the light coming from the at least one light source towards the vehicle occupant, a light guide arranged to guide the light emitted from the at least one light source towards the diffuser, wherein the light guide comprises a light collecting face arranged on a first side of the opening, a light emitting face arranged on a second side of the opening, and the light guide is also engaged with the diffuser to shape it with a predetermined size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Hugues Doursoux
  • Publication number: 20240092302
    Abstract: A device for retaining a safety module mounted on a vehicle steering wheel structure, comprising: at least one latching element, at least one elastic element that is arranged so as to engage with the latching element in order to retain the safety module on the steering wheel structure, the elastic element comprising a contact portion arranged such that, when there is a movement of mounting the safety module on the steering wheel structure, it comes into contact with a guide track arranged on an actuation face of the latching element located facing the elastic element, wherein the guide track is arranged on a first side of the latching element, and in that the actuation face has at least one offset arranged between the guide track and a second side of the latching element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Hugues DOURSOUX
  • Publication number: 20240067083
    Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle steering wheel rim, comprising a holding body comprising at least one internal wall with at least one opening, at least one light source arranged to emit light, a diffuser arranged to diffuse the light coming from the at least one light source towards the vehicle occupant, a light guide arranged to guide the light emitted from the at least one light source towards the diffuser, wherein the light guide comprises a light collecting face arranged on a first side of the opening, a light emitting face arranged on a second side of the opening, and the light guide is also engaged with the diffuser to shape it with a predetermined size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Olivier BERTRAND, Hugues DOURSOUX
  • Patent number: 11833962
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle horn operating device comprising: a steering wheel skeleton structure, a support for a portion of an electric horn circuit comprising a first electrical contact point, an operating component comprising a second contact point, the operating component being able to move between a rest position and a depressed position; in the rest position, the second contact point is kept in contact with the first contact point by a spring element, the first contact point forming a first end stop for the operating component, wherein the device comprises—operating-component retaining elements arranged in such a way as to form a second end stop in the event of loading that causes the operating component to move beyond the first end stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Hugues Doursoux, Thomas Letierce
  • Publication number: 20230322289
    Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel according to a method of manufacture, the steering wheel comprising: a rim, an outer sheath formed by at least one strip attached around at least one part of the rim, at least one device passing through the outer sheath, the method comprising at least the following steps: positioning the strip around the rim, attaching the strip to the rim in order to form the outer sheath, forming an opening in the outer sheath facing an internal part of the device, folding portions of the outer sheath towards the inside of the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Jonathan Pinaud, Hugues Doursoux, Agnes Quintard
  • Patent number: 11772591
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removably mounting an airbag module on a steering wheel having a retaining portion of a resilient ring for forming elements for holding hooks on the other of the airbag module or the steering wheel in zones of interaction with the hooks, a mounting portion of the resilient ring forming a mounting rotation axis to ensure the rotation of the resilient ring, the resilient ring further including a locking portion, wherein the other of the airbag module or the steering wheel includes a first stop which is arranged to block the movement of the locking portion of the resilient ring in a first direction perpendicular to the mounting rotation axis (Y).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Remi Baillivet, Hugues Doursoux, Thierry Jacqmarcq
  • Patent number: 11718339
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle steering wheel, the steering wheel comprising: —a rim, —an outer sheath formed by at least one strip attached around at least one part of the rim, —at least one device passing through the outer sheath, the method comprising at least the following steps: —positioning the strip around the rim, —attaching the strip to the rim in order to form the outer sheath, —forming an opening in the outer sheath facing an internal part of the device, —folding portions of the outer sheath towards the inside of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Jonathan Pinaud, Hugues Doursoux, Agnes Quintard
  • Patent number: 11548439
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle horn control system, installed on the steering wheel of a vehicle, comprising: a base part (10), a control device (52), which can move relative to the base part between a rest position and a depressed position, shock-absorbing means comprising a deformable part (31) made from an elastomer material, said means being arranged between the base part and the control device in order to absorb vibrations; and an electric circuit with at least one closed switch when the control device is in the rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Matthis Barritault, Hugues Doursoux
  • Patent number: 11511665
    Abstract: The steering wheel in a vehicle includes a frame, an attachment support movable between a rest position and a depressed position, and an element for guiding the attachment support. The element for guiding the attachment support includes a first guiding part and a second guiding part. Further, the steering wheel includes an electrical circuit part with at least one switch having a first contact terminal, a second contact terminal, a resilient return element, and deformable damping element. In addition, the second guiding part includes a push interface for receiving the return force of the resilient return element. The push interface is arranged between the resilient return element and the damping element, and the second contact terminal is supported by the second guiding part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Hugues Doursoux, Thomas Letierce
  • Publication number: 20220314919
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removably mounting an airbag module on a steering wheel having a retaining portion of a resilient ring for forming elements for holding hooks on the other of the airbag module or the steering wheel in zones of interaction with the hooks, a mounting portion of the resilient ring forming a mounting rotation axis to ensure the rotation of the resilient ring, the resilient ring further including a locking portion, wherein the other of the airbag module or the steering wheel includes a first stop which is arranged to block the movement of the locking portion of the resilient ring in a first direction perpendicular to the mounting rotation axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Olivier BERTRAND, Remi BAILLIVET, Hugues DOURSOUX, Thierry JACQMARCQ
  • Publication number: 20220227293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle horn operating device comprising: a steering wheel skeleton structure, a support for a portion of an electric horn circuit comprising a first electrical contact point, an operating component comprising a second contact point, the operating component being able to move between a rest position and a depressed position; in the rest position, the second contact point is kept in contact with the first contact point by a spring element, the first contact point forming a first end stop for the operating component, wherein the device comprises—operating-component retaining elements arranged in such a way as to form a second end stop in the event of loading that causes the operating component to move beyond the first end stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Olivier BERTRAND, Hugues DOURSOUX, Thomas LETIERCE
  • Publication number: 20220055534
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle steering wheel comprising a horn device, the steering wheel comprising: •—a frame (1), •—an attachment support (2) movable between a rest position and a depressed position, •—means for guiding the attachment support, comprising a first guiding part (8, 81), and a second guiding part (7), •—an electrical circuit part with at least one switch comprising a first contact terminal (3), and a second contact terminal (4), •—resilient return means (9), •—deformable damping means (5), •—the second guiding part comprising a push interface (71) for receiving the return force of the resilient return means, characterized: •—in that the push interface is arranged between the resilient return means and the damping means, and •—in that the second contact terminal is supported by the second guiding part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Hugues Doursoux, Thomas Letierce
  • Publication number: 20210354743
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle steering wheel, the steering wheel comprising: —a rim, —an outer sheath formed by at least one strip attached around at least one part of the rim, —at least one device passing through the outer sheath, the method comprising at least the following steps: —positioning the strip around the rim, —attaching the strip to the rim in order to form the outer sheath, —forming an opening in the outer sheath facing an internal part of the device, —folding portions of the outer sheath towards the inside of the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Olivier BERTRAND, Jonathan PINAUD, Hugues DOURSOUX, Agnes QUINTARD
  • Publication number: 20200282906
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle horn control system, installed on the steering wheel of a vehicle, comprising: a base part (10), a control device (52), which can move relative to the base part between a rest position and a depressed position, shock-absorbing means comprising a deformable part (31) made from an elastomer material, said means being arranged between the base part and the control device in order to absorb vibrations; and an electric circuit with at least one closed switch when the control device is in the rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Matthis BARRITAULT, Hugues DOURSOUX
  • Patent number: 9352768
    Abstract: A steering wheel has a gripping formation including an armature substantially encapsulated by a cover of foamed material and a flexible outer skin provided over and around the cover. The flexible skin may be formed of leather or artificial leather. The steering wheel may include a plastic insert engaged within a fixing groove or recess formed in the cover. At least one edge of the outer skin may be positioned within the fixing groove or recess and fixed to the insert by ultrasonic welding, for example. In a preferred arrangement, two opposed edges of the outer skin may be both received within the fixing groove or recess and fixed to the insert therein by ultrasonic welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT AB
    Inventors: Hugues Doursoux, Olivier Bertrand, Patrick Guerin, Emmanuelle Baloge, Laurent Groleau
  • Patent number: 9139217
    Abstract: A steering wheel has a rim having an armature encapsulated by a cover of resilient material. The cover has a fixing groove or recess formed therein so as to extend around the rim generally circumferentially with respect to the steering wheel. An outer skin is formed from flexible material and is provided over and around the cover such that two opposed edges of the outer skin are both positioned within the fixing groove or recess and fixed therein. The outer skin includes at least one seam terminating in a seam-end located along one of the opposed edges of the outer skin such that each edge of the outer skin positioned within the fixing groove or recess has at least one seam-end, and wherein each seam-end formed along one of the edges is circumferentially offset around the rim from each seam-end formed along the other edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Olivier Bertrand, Hugues Doursoux, Laurent Groleau, Patrick Guerin, Emmanuelle Baloge