Patents by Inventor Jean-Pierre Morel
Jean-Pierre Morel 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: 20230062920Abstract: A trim element includes a support comprising a groove delimited by a first wall and a second wall, and a first covering layer having at least one edge received in the groove. The trim element further includes a retention device for retaining the edge of the first covering layer in the groove, the retention device having a supporting element extending at least partly into the groove and applying a part of the outer face of the edge of the first covering layer against the second wall of the groove, with the first covering layer covering the groove from the first wall to the second wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Franck BONAVENTURE, Jean-Pierre MOREL
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Patent number: 11025152Abstract: An interface apparatus for releasably attaching a primary part of a linear motor to a carriage includes an attachment module configured to attach the primary part of the linear motor to the interface apparatus. At least one insertion portion is configured to permit insertion into a holding portion of the carriage along an axial direction of the linear motor. At least one blocking apparatus is configured to releasably block the at least one insertion portion in the holding portion of the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: ETEL S.A.Inventors: Samuel Mottier, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 10931188Abstract: A secondary part of an ironless linear motor includes a spacer and two yoke plates, which are arranged in parallel to each other and carry magnets having an alternating polarity. The yoke plates are maintained at a defined distance by the spacer. The spacer has at least two uninterrupted bore holes. Sleeves having a first screw head and an internal thread are inserted through one of the yoke plates and through a respective uninterrupted bore hole, the first screw heads securing the yoke plate in place on the spacer. A screw, having a second screw head, is screwed through the other yoke plate into each sleeve so that the second screw heads secure the other yoke plate in place on the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: ETEL S.A.Inventors: Iván Garcia-Herreros, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Publication number: 20200204055Abstract: An interface apparatus for releasably attaching a primary part of a linear motor to a carriage includes an attachment module configured to attach the primary part of the linear motor to the interface apparatus. At least one insertion portion is configured to permit insertion into a holding portion of the carriage along an axial direction of the linear motor. At least one blocking apparatus is configured to releasably block the at least one insertion portion in the holding portion of the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Samuel Mottier, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Publication number: 20190348897Abstract: A secondary part of an ironless linear motor includes a spacer and two yoke plates, which are arranged in parallel to each other and carry magnets having an alternating polarity. The yoke plates are maintained at a defined distance by the spacer. The spacer has at least two uninterrupted bore holes. Sleeves having a first screw head and an internal thread are inserted through one of the yoke plates and through a respective uninterrupted bore hole, the first screw heads securing the yoke plate in place on the spacer. A screw, having a second screw head, is screwed through the other yoke plate into each sleeve so that the second screw heads secure the other yoke plate in place on the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Iván GARCIA-HERREROS, Jean-Pierre MOREL
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Patent number: 9810710Abstract: A vibration sensor includes a mass block supported with the aid of at least one spring in a manner allowing movement relative to a frame in a measuring direction, a displacement of the mass block in the measuring direction relative to the frame being detectable by a position-measuring device. The position-measuring device includes a measuring standard and a scanning head aligned with the measuring standard. One of these two components is secured on the mass block, and the other is secured on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: ETEL S.A.Inventors: Gorka Galdos, Philippe Tamigniaux, Jean-Pierre Morel, Walter Kranitzky
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Patent number: 9676313Abstract: Storage compartment for a vehicle comprising: a receptacle having an interior volume; a movable partition member that can be moved in a sliding direction and partitions said interior volume, and; a locking device for locking the partition member in the sliding direction, comprising a first locking member provided on the receptacle and suitable for engaging with a second locking member provided on the partition member; the partition member being movable in an unlocking direction perpendicular to the sliding direction between a locked position in which the first and second locking members engage and a sliding position in which the first and second locking members are disengaged from each other, and the compartment comprising an elastic member biasing the partition member towards the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: Jean-Pierre Morel, David Pereira
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Patent number: 9647511Abstract: A primary part of an ironless linear motor includes a cooling plate on which flat coils are disposed, each having a central opening. The coils are pressed onto the cooling plate by holding pieces which taper toward the cooling plate and engage in the openings in the coils. In this manner, an especially good contact is produced between the flat coils of the primary part and the cooling plate prior to encapsulating the primary part with a synthetic resin, the cooling effect of the preferably actively cooled cooling plate thereby being increased markedly.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: ETEL S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morel
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Publication number: 20150331009Abstract: A vibration sensor includes a mass block supported with the aid of at least one spring in a manner allowing movement relative to a frame in a measuring direction, a displacement of the mass block in the measuring direction relative to the frame being detectable by a position-measuring device. The position-measuring device includes a measuring standard and a scanning head aligned with the measuring standard. One of these two components is secured on the mass block, and the other is secured on the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Gorka Galdos, Philippe TAMIGNIAUX, Jean-Pierre MOREL, Walter KRANITZKY
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Publication number: 20150151661Abstract: Storage compartment for a vehicle comprising: a receptacle having an interior volume; a movable partition member that can be moved in a sliding direction and partitions said interior volume, and; a locking device for locking the partition member in the sliding direction, comprising a first locking member provided on the receptacle and suitable for engaging with a second locking member provided on the partition member; the partition member being movable in an unlocking direction perpendicular to the sliding direction between a locked position in which the first and second locking members engage and a sliding position in which the first and second locking members are disengaged from each other, and the compartment comprising an elastic member biasing the partition member towards the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: Faurecia Interierur IndustrieInventors: Jean-Pierre Morel, David Pereira
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Publication number: 20140132088Abstract: A primary part of an ironless linear motor includes a cooling plate on which flat coils are disposed, each having a central opening. The coils are pressed onto the cooling plate by holding pieces which taper toward the cooling plate and engage in the openings in the coils. In this manner, an especially good contact is produced between the flat coils of the primary part and the cooling plate prior to encapsulating the primary part with a synthetic resin, the cooling effect of the preferably actively cooled cooling plate thereby being increased markedly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: ETEL S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 8541912Abstract: A planar motor includes a flat base element arranged in a plane, and substantially cuboidal first magnets arranged on the base element whose magnetization is perpendicular to the plane and which are arranged at evenly spaced intervals and with alternating polarity in a first direction and in a second direction. The planar motor also includes substantially cuboidal second magnets whose magnetization is parallel to the plane and which are disposed with alternating polarity in the first direction and second direction between the first magnets, so that each first magnet is surrounded by four second magnets. The first magnets are disposed on protrusions of the base element.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: ETEL S.A.Inventors: Vincent Cardon, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 8393663Abstract: An automobile glove compartment includes: a storage space (1) built into a dashboard and accessible through a main opening (2); a movable door (3); a tray (4) placed inside the storage space, the tray being slidable between a first position a), wherein the tray is stored in the storage space, and a second position b), wherein the tray is partially outside the storage space; and first tray-guiding elements (5), the first tray-guiding elements (5) each including a guiding element (10) projecting out from one of the respective side wall (7a, 7b) of the drawer (4), the guiding element (10) being insertable into a groove (11) built into one of the side walls (8a, 8b) of the glove compartment and slidable along the groove. The groove has a curved or angular shape enabling the sloping of the tray (4) towards the user when the tray (4) is partially outside the storage space.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Faurecia Interieur IndustrieInventors: David Gayon, Jean-Remi Billon, Sergio Da Costa Pito, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Publication number: 20110169292Abstract: An automobile glove compartment includes: a storage space (1) built into a dashboard and accessible through a main opening (2); a movable door (3); a tray (4) placed inside the storage space, the tray being slidable between a first position a), wherein the tray is stored in the storage space, and a second position b), wherein the tray is partially outside the storage space; and first tray-guiding elements (5), the first tray-guiding elements (5) each including a guiding element (10) projecting out from one of the respective side wall (7a, 7b) of the drawer (4), the guiding element (10) being insertable into a groove (11) built into one of the side walls (8a, 8b) of the glove compartment and slidable along the groove. The groove has a curved or angular shape enabling the sloping of the tray (4) towards the user when the tray (4) is partially outside the storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIEInventors: David Gayon, Jean-Remi Billon, Sergio Da Costa Pito, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 7723892Abstract: A synchronous motor includes multiple coil segments, each of which has an iron core in the form of a core stack that is wound with a coil. The coil segments are characterized in that the coils press fastening elements having at least two legs against two opposite surfaces of the substantially right parallelepiped iron core. In each case, at least one leg of the fastening element abutting against the iron core is pressed against the iron core, and at least one free leg of the fastening element projects away from the iron core. The free legs are fastened to connecting elements that connect multiple coil segments to one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Etel S.A.Inventors: Vincent Cardon, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 7719168Abstract: A braking device for an electric motor includes two brake pads, which are connected to brake disks, which cooperate with a brake rail. The two brake pads are rigidly connected by a connecting element, which is able to experience a certain deflection under the influence of a piezoelectric element, which is used to distance the two brake pads from each other. An assembly, which includes the two brake pads and their connecting element, is fastened on a support by a fastening device, which is elastically deformable along the direction at right angles with respect to the brake rail and to the two brake pads. The elastically deformable fastening device is formed of plates, which are connected on one end to the assembly and on the other end to the support.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: ETEL S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 7701100Abstract: A synchronous motor having a rotor, a magnet positioned on the rotor and a clamping element that fixes the magnet on the rotor, wherein the clamping element includes a strip arranged between the magnet and the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Etel S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morel
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Patent number: 7523540Abstract: A device for positioning and affixing magnets on a magnetic yoke member of an electric motor includes: a nonmagnetic support for receiving the magnets; a magnetic element for holding the magnets in position on the nonmagnetic support arranged on the other side of the nonmagnetic support with respect to the magnets, the attraction exerted by this element on the magnets greater than that exerted by the magnetic yoke member during positioning of the device with respect to the yoke; a device for varying the magnetic forces present, whereby the magnetic attraction of the magnetic yoke member and/or the magnetic element on the magnets may be varied such that the magnetic force of attraction exerted by the yoke on the magnets becomes greater than that exerted by the magnetic element on them, thus provoking transfer of the magnets to the yoke.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Etel S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morel
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Publication number: 20090015095Abstract: A synchronous motor includes multiple coil segments, each of which has an iron core in the form of a core stack that is wound with a coil. The coil segments are characterized in that the coils press fastening elements having at least two legs against two opposite surfaces of the substantially right parallelepiped iron core. In each case, at least one leg of the fastening element abutting against the iron core is pressed against the iron core, and at least one free leg of the fastening element projects away from the iron core. The free legs are fastened to connecting elements that connect multiple coil segments to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Vincent Cardon, Jean-Pierre Morel
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Publication number: 20080290741Abstract: A planar motor includes a flat base element arranged in a plane, and substantially cuboidal first magnets arranged on the base element whose magnetization is perpendicular to the plane and which are arranged at evenly spaced intervals and with alternating polarity in a first direction and in a second direction. The planar motor also includes substantially cuboidal second magnets whose magnetization is parallel to the plane and which are disposed with alternating polarity in the first direction and second direction between the first magnets, so that each first magnet is surrounded by four second magnets. The first magnets are disposed on protrusions of the base element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Vincent Cardon, Jean-Pierre Morel