Patents by Inventor Ludovic Fenayon

Ludovic Fenayon 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: 9157493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical system with a one-way clutch, for example a pulley for a motor vehicle alternator, comprising a first element and a second element which are able to move one with respect to the other in rotation about a central axis and delimit an annular housing radially to the central axis, a one-way clutch device arranged in the annular housing, and at least one rolling bearing arranged in the annular housing. The mechanical system is characterized in that the rolling bearing is an angular-contact bearing and comprises at least one pressed ring comprising means of attachment of the rolling bearing to the first element or the second element. The invention also relates to an alternator comprising such a mechanical system configured as a pulley with a one-way clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Jean-Marie Guegan, Torbjorn Hedman, Jean-Luc Jadeau, Romuald Lescorail, Yves-André Liverato, Herve Maury
  • Patent number: 9140316
    Abstract: A mechanical system with a one-way clutch, such as a motor vehicle alternator pulley, includes an outer first ring and an inner second ring able to move relative to one another in rotation about a central axis and delimit between them, radially with respect to this central axis, an annular housing. The mechanical system includes a free-wheel mechanism having members arranged in the annular housing, and at least one rolling bearing providing rollers arranged in the annular housing. The first and second rings are common to the free-wheel mechanism and to the rolling bearing. The members of the free-wheel mechanism are cams in contact with a first race formed by the first ring and a second race formed by the second ring. The first and second races are circular, centered on the axis of rotation and have no ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Patent number: 9097293
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical system with a one-way clutch, for example a pulley for a motor vehicle alternator, comprising a first element and a second element which are able to move one with respect to the other in rotation about a central axis and delimit an annular housing radially to the central axis, a one-way clutch device arranged in the annular housing, and at least one rolling bearing arranged in the annular housing. The mechanical system is characterized in that the rolling bearing is an angular-contact bearing and comprises at least one pressed ring comprising means of attachment of the rolling bearing to the first element or the second element. The invention also relates to an alternator comprising such a mechanical system configured as a pulley with a one-way clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Jean-Marie Guegan, Torbjorn Hedman, Jean-Luc Jadeau, Romuald Lescorail, Yves-André Liverato, Herve Maury
  • Publication number: 20150152956
    Abstract: This disconnectable pulley device comprises a central member, a pulley mounted around the central member, a free wheel itself comprising several cams mounted between a first slippage path, made on an external radial surface of the central member or of an element secured to this member, and a second slippage path made on an internal radial surface of the pulley or of an element secured to the pulley, the free wheel ensuring a unidirectional clutch between the pulley and the central member. At least one slippage path, from among the first and second slippage path, and/or a portion of the cams intended to interact with one of the slippage paths comprises a tungsten disulfide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic FENAYON, Alain GEZAULT, Torbjorn HEDMAN
  • Publication number: 20150096861
    Abstract: The invention relates to a one-way clutch mechanical system for a pulley-assembly of a motor vehicle alternator, having an inner element, an outer element rotatably movable relative to one another around a central axis and delimiting an annular housing between them. A one-way clutch device positioned in the annular housing and a member damping a relative rotational movement between the inner and outer elements and elements transmitting torque to the clutch device is provided. A ring rotatably secured to a first element and adjacent, along the central axis, to a damping and torque transmission member, is provided with first means for activating the member to transmit torque. A sleeve belonging to the one-way clutch device is provided with second means for activating the damping and torque transmitting member. The one-way clutch device has cams that bear against the sleeve and the second activation means has at least one raised portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventor: Ludovic Fenayon
  • Publication number: 20150096860
    Abstract: The invention relates to a one-way clutch mechanical system, in particular a pulley-assembly for a motor vehicle alternator. The one-way clutch mechanical system includes an inner element and an outer element, which are movable relative to one another in rotation around a central axis (X1) and delimits an annular housing between them. The system further includes a one-way clutch device positioned in the annular housing, a member for damping a relative rotational movement between the inner and outer elements and for transmitting torque to the one-way clutch device, which is also positioned in that annular housing. The damping and torque transmission member is axially offset relative to the one-way clutch device, along the central axis (X1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Eve Goujon, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Patent number: 8833121
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antitheft device for a motor vehicle steering column, comprising: a housing (3) in which a movable bolt (5), configured so as to prevent the steering column from rotating, and a lock (7) for controlling the movement of said bolt (5), are arranged; a clamping collar (9) configured so as to be mounted on the steering column (2) and having a first half-collar (9a) rigidly connected to the housing (3), and a second half-collar (9b): a first end (11) of which is pivotably mounted relative to the first half-collar (9a) along a pivotal movement axis (A1) that is substantially parallel to the steering column; and a second end (13) of which is configured so as to be attached to the first half-collar (9a) when mounted on the steering column via a clamping means (37).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Securite Habitacle
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Christophe Perrin
  • Publication number: 20140230501
    Abstract: A lock that is inserted and fixed in a receiving body of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The lock includes a stator inside which a rotor rotatably moves. The stator is fixed to the receiving body and includes a cover plate of the rotor fixed to the front face of the stator, where the cover plate has an opening for a key. There is also an anti-pull-out mechanism borne by said cover plate and the stator to fix the cover plate to the stator and to retain the rotor axially in the stator. The anti-pull-out mechanism blocks the cover plate axially on the stator by the positioning of the cover plate and its subsequent pivoting on the stator into an assembled position. The anti-pull-out mechanism includes an element for blocking in rotation the cover plate on the stator interposed between the cover plate and the front face of the stator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: VALEO SECURITE HABITACLE
    Inventor: Ludovic Fenayon
  • Publication number: 20140083808
    Abstract: This mechanical system with one-way clutch, such as a motor vehicle alternator pulley, provides an outer first ring and an inner second ring able to move relative to one another in rotation about a central axis and delimit between them, radially with respect to this central axis, an annular housing. A free-wheel mechanism having members arranged in the annular housing. At least one rolling bearing providing rollers arranged in the annular housing. The first and second rings are common to the free-wheel mechanism and to the rolling bearing. The members of the free-wheel mechanism are cams in contact with a first race formed by the first ring and a second race formed by the second ring. The first and second races are circular, centred on the axis of rotation and have no ramp. An alternator may comprise such a mechanical system configured as a pulley with a one-way clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Publication number: 20140034438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical system with a one-way clutch, for example a pulley for a motor vehicle alternator, comprising a first element and a second element which are able to move one with respect to the other in rotation about a central axis and delimit an annular housing radially to the central axis, a one-way clutch device arranged in the annular housing, and at least one rolling bearing arranged in the annular housing. The mechanical system is characterized in that the rolling bearing is an angular-contact bearing and comprises at least one pressed ring comprising means of attachment of the rolling bearing to the first element or the second element. The invention also relates to an alternator comprising such a mechanical system configured as a pulley with a one-way clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Jean-Marie Guegan, Torbjorn Hedman, Jean-Luc Jadeau, Romuald Lescorail, Yves-André Liverato, Herve Maury
  • Publication number: 20140034439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical system with a one-way clutch, for example a pulley for a motor vehicle alternator, comprising a first element and a second element which are able to move one with respect to the other in rotation about a central axis and delimit an annular housing radially to the central axis, a one-way clutch device arranged in the annular housing, and at least one rolling bearing arranged in the annular housing. The mechanical system is characterized in that the rolling bearing is an angular-contact bearing and comprises at least one pressed ring comprising means of attachment of the rolling bearing to the first element or the second element. The invention also relates to an alternator comprising such a mechanical system configured as a pulley with a one-way clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Jean-Marie Guegan, Torbjorn Hedman, Jean-Luc Jadeau, Romuald Lescorail, Yves-André Liverato, Herve Maury
  • Publication number: 20140027235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical system with a one-way clutch, for example a pulley for a motor vehicle alternator, comprising a first element and a second element which are able to move one with respect to the other in rotation about a central axis and delimit an annular housing radially to the central axis, a one-way clutch device arranged in the annular housing, and at least one rolling bearing arranged in the annular housing. The mechanical system is characterized in that the rolling bearing comprises at least one pressed ring distinct from the constituent elements of the one-way clutch device. The invention also relates to an alternator comprising such a mechanical system configured as a pulley with a one-way clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Eve Goujon, Jean-Marie Guegan, Torbjorn Hedman, Jean-Luc Jadeau, Romuald Lescorail, Yves-André Liverato, Herve Maury, Eric Robert
  • Publication number: 20120096907
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antitheft device for a motor vehicle steering column, comprising: a housing (3) in which a movable bolt (5), configured so as to prevent the steering column from rotating, and a lock (7) for controlling the movement of said bolt (5), are arranged; a clamping collar (9) configured so as to be mounted on the steering column (2) and having a first half-collar (9a) rigidly connected to the housing (3), and a second half-collar (9b): a first end (11) of which is pivotably mounted relative to the first half-collar (9a) along a pivotal movement axis (A1) that is substantially parallel to the steering column; and a second end (13) of which is configured so as to be attached to the first half-collar (9a) when mounted on the steering column via a clamping means (37).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: VALEO SECURITE HABITACLE
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Christophe Perrin