Patents by Inventor Jose Trindade
Jose Trindade 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: 20240011504Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation device (5) for a motor vehicle cooling module, comprising: 1. a member (6) with blades; 2. an electric motor (7); 3. a torque transmission part (8) arranged to transmit a torque developed by the electric motor (7) to the member (6) with blades; characterized in that the torque transmission part (8) comprises: a. a first attachment assembly for attaching the torque transmission part (8) to the member (6) with blades; b. and a second attachment assembly for attaching the torque transmission part (8) to the electric motor (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUESInventors: Remi TOURNOIS, Xavier MARCHADIER, Fabien BIREAUD, Mathieu CAPARROS, Jose TRINDADE
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Publication number: 20230235979Abstract: A heat exchange module having a first heat exchanger, configured to enable heat exchange between a first fluid and a flow of air and extending inside a first plane of overall extension, and a second heat exchanger, configured to enable heat exchange between a second fluid and the flow of air and extending inside a second plane of overall extension, is disclosed. A housing delimiting, with the first heat exchanger, a circulation channel for the flow of air is included. The module has at least one air distribution member, movable between a position in which the air distribution member allows the flow of air to pass through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and a position in which the air distribution member prevents the flow of air from passing through the first heat exchanger while allowing the flow of air to pass through the second heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Fabien Bireaud, José Trindade, Rémi Tournois, Mathieu Caparros
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Publication number: 20230008669Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling module (100) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one heat exchanger (3, 4) and at least one duct (1) comprising an air inlet (10) of the cooling module (100), the duct (1) being configured to convey cooling air from the air inlet (10) towards the heat exchanger (3, 4), characterized in that the duct (1) comprises fastening elements (24, 24?, 25, 26, 27, 29) configured to fasten the heat exchanger (3, 4) to the duct (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Fabien Bireaud, Rémi Tournois, José Trindade
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Publication number: 20220205741Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing device (4) for at least two heat exchangers (3) stacked in relation to each other and integrated in a heat exchange system (1) of a vehicle, characterised in that the fixing device (4) is a one-piece assembly comprising components (5) for retaining heat exchangers (3), on the one hand, and a flange (7) for fixing to a support frame (2) of the heat exchange system (1), on the other hand, said retention components (5) being arranged so as to project from a single base plate. The invention also claims a heat exchange system (1) comprising at least two heat exchangers (3) and a fixing device (4) according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Rémi Tournois, José Trindade, Fabien Bireaud
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Publication number: 20220194212Abstract: The present invention concerns a cooling assembly (100) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one first heat exchanger (110) extending mainly in a first plane (P1), at least one second heat exchanger (120) extending mainly in a second plane (P2) and at least one protective grid (136) for protecting the second heat exchanger (120), the first heat exchanger (110) and/or the second heat exchanger (120) being earned by a frame (130), characterised in that the at least one protective grid (136) of the second heat exchanger (120) forms a one-piece part with the frame (130).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Fabien Bireaud, José Trindade, Rémi Tournois
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Publication number: 20220082329Abstract: Heat exchanger (2, 3) for a refrigerant circulation circuit comprising at least one connection flange (5, 6) fixed to a lateral surface of said heat exchanger (2, 3), characterized in that the connection flange (5, 6) comprises a circulation channel within its structure and a transverse mechanical fixing zone (21, 22) able to cooperate with another transverse mechanical fixing zone (21, 22) of another connection flange (5, 6) of another heat exchanger (2, 3). The invention also claims a heat exchange system for a vehicle comprising two such heat exchangers (2, 3) and the respective connection flanges (5, 6) of which are able to cooperate with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Rémi Tournois, Fabien Bireaud, José Trindade
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Patent number: 11274885Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger collector box (3) including: a collector plate (11) having holes respectively lined by collars (19) for passage of ends of heat exchange tubes (7), a sealing means (13), and a cover closing the collector box (3). According to the invention, the sealing means (13) includes at least one support face (29) and is arranged on the collector plate (11) such that: the support face (29) is arranged abutting and under tension against one of the collars (19) when the sealing means (13) is assembled with the collector plate (11), and in the compressed state, the sealing means (13) is kept away from the ends of the heat exchange tubes (7) by interposing collars (19) between the sealing means (13) and the ends of said tubes (7).Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Yves Seynat, Christian Riondet, Rémi Tournois, Jean-Marc Lesueur, Fabien Bireaud, Xavier Marchadier, José Trindade
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Publication number: 20220063393Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a thermal system (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a one-piece frame (2) comprising a front face (20) and a rear face (22), wherein the frame comprises, on each of its two faces (20, 22), fastening means (29, 30) for at least one heat exchanger (8, 10), said fastening means being such that first fastening means (29) positioned on a front face (20) of the frame are configured for fastening a heat exchanger (8) in a first direction of insertion (Ia) and that second fastening means (30) positioned on a rear face (22) of the frame are configured for fastening a heat exchanger (10) in a second direction of insertion (Ib) opposed to the first direction of insertion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: José Trindade, Rémi Tournois, Fabien Bireaud
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Publication number: 20210293492Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger collector box (3) including: a collector plate (11) having holes respectively lined by collars (19) for passage of ends of heat exchange tubes (7), a sealing means (13), and a cover closing the collector box (3). According to the invention, the sealing means (13) includes at least one support face (29) and is arranged on the collector plate (11) such that: the support face (29) is arranged abutting and under tension against one of the collars (19) when the sealing means (13) is assembled with the collector plate (11), and in the compressed state, the sealing means (13) is kept away from the ends of the heat exchange tubes (7) by interposing collars (19) between the sealing means (13) and the ends of said tubes (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Yves Seynat, Christian Riondet, Rémi Tournois, Jean-Marc Lesueur, Fabien Bireaud, Xavier Marchadier, José Trindade
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Patent number: 10605547Abstract: A heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat exchanger includes a protective device, mutually parallel tubes through which a first fluid circulates, and perpendicular fins connecting two successive flat tubes, a second fluid circulating between said flat tubes by passing through said fins, the protective device being apertured so as to allow the circulation of the second fluid through the fins. The protective device includes fixing spikes which are inserted forcibly between the fins.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Fabien Bireaud, Xavier Marchadier, José Trindade, Dinh-Luyen Nguyen
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Publication number: 20180120040Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger (20) comprising a protective device (1), mutually parallel tubes (22) through which a first fluid circulates, and perpendicular fins (26) connecting two successive flat tubes (22), a second fluid circulating between said flat tubes (22) by passing through said fins (26), said protective device (1) being apertured so as to allow the circulation of the second fluid through the fins (26), said protective device (1) comprising fixing spikes (7) which are inserted forcibly between the fins (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systemes ThermiquesInventors: Fabien Bireaud, Xavier Marchadier, José Trindade, Dinh-Luyen Nguyen
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Patent number: 8316925Abstract: A heat exchanger arrangement comprising a charge cooler and a housing. The charge cooler comprises a charge cooler core, a header plate, a coolant entry duct and a coolant exit duct. Specifically, the charge cooler core comprises hallow heat-transfer elements through which a coolant can flow. The housing is in the form of a chamber with a single aperture for receiving the cooler core and comprises an air entry duct, an air exit duct and a flange. The cooler core is fixed inside the housing by fixing the header plate of the charge cooler to the flange of the housing. Additionally, the header plate of the charge cooler closes the single aperture for receiving the cooler core.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Joāo de Deus & Filhos, S.A.Inventors: Eduardo Alberto Nunes Mendes Pimentel, Helder José Trindade Cavaca
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Publication number: 20090014153Abstract: A heat exchanger arrangement comprising a charge cooler and a housing. The charge cooler comprises a charge cooler core, a header plate, a coolant entry duct and a coolant exit duct. Specifically, the charge cooler core comprises hallow heat-transfer elements through which a coolant can flow. The housing is in the form of a chamber with a single aperture for receiving the cooler core and comprises an air entry duct, an air exit duct and a flange. The cooler core is fixed inside the housing by fixing the header plate of the charge cooler to the flange of the housing. Additionally, the header plate of the charge cooler closes the single aperture for receiving the cooler core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: EDUARDO ALBERTO NUNES MENDES PIMENTEL, Helder Jose Trindade Cavaca
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Publication number: 20080211252Abstract: A method of repairing a vehicle bed-liner includes depositing a two-component patching material into the defect and placing a template having a design surface over the defect in the bed-liner, with the design surface facing the defect. A rigid backing plate can be placed over the template. The template is biased toward the patching material to form a patch in the bed-liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Donaldson J. Emch, Dan M. Bratys, David R. Juzyk, Jose Trindade
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Patent number: 7387819Abstract: A method of repairing a vehicle bed-liner includes depositing a two-component patching material into the defect and placing a template having a design surface over the defect in the bed-liner, with the design surface facing the defect. A rigid backing plate can be placed over the template. The template is biased toward the patching material to form a patch in the bed-liner.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Donaldson J. Emch, Dan M. Bratys, Sr., David R. Juzyk, Jose Trindade
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Publication number: 20060158001Abstract: A method of repairing a vehicle bed-liner includes depositing a two-component patching material into the defect and placing a template having a design surface over the defect in the bed-liner, with the design surface facing the defect. A rigid backing plate can be placed over the template. The template is biased toward the patching material to form a patch in the bed-liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Donaldson Emch, Dan Bratys, David Juzyk, Jose Trindade
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Publication number: 20060046068Abstract: A polyurea composition, a multi-component composite coating and articles formed therefrom, and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The coating composition is formed from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate-functional component and an amine-functional component. The ratio of equivalents of isocyanate groups to equivalents of amine groups is greater than 1 while the volume mixing ratio of the isocyanate-functional component to the amine-functional component is capable of being applied to a substrate at 1:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Steven Barancyk, Dan Brayts, Joseph DiMario, Thomas Hockswender, Jonathan Martz, Joseph Morales, Howard Senkfor, Jose Trindade