Patents by Inventor Norbert Termenon

Norbert Termenon 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: 6948602
    Abstract: A hydrokinetic coupling apparatus for a motor vehicle including a crankcase (12), designed to link in rotation, about an axis X, an input shaft to an impeller wheel; a turbine wheel (18) designed to be linked in rotation to an output shaft (16) via hub (14) and a flange (24) transversely oriented extending radially outwards relative to the hub; a lockup clutch (28) coupling the input and output (16) shafts comprising a piston (30) for releasably connecting the turbine wheel (18) to a substantially transverse wall (20) of the crankcase (12) against which the piston (30) is urged to lock the coupling; and at least a friction stop (68) interposed axially between the turbine wheel (18) and the piston (30). A friction stop (68) is arranged radially beyond the outer periphery (100) of the flange (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Valeo Embrayages
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Gustave Chasseguet, Alexandre Depraete, David Forgeron, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon, Pascal Thery, Roël Verhoog
  • Patent number: 6938743
    Abstract: Hydrokinetic coupling apparatus with an axis of rotation X—X, in particular for motor vehicles, in which the connection without clearance between the turbine wheel, the turbine hub and the input element of the damping device is accomplished by axial rivets. Bearings (80) are axially interposed between turbine hub (14) and a hub of a reaction wheel (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Valeo Embrayages
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Norbert Termenon, Daniel Bonnel
  • Publication number: 20050029067
    Abstract: A hydrokinetic coupling apparatus for a motor vehicle including a crankcase (12), designed to link in rotation, about an axis X, an input shaft to an impeller wheel; a turbine wheel (18) designed to be linked in rotation to an output shaft (16) via hub (14) and a flange (24) transversely oriented extending radially outwards relative to the hub; a lockup clutch (28) coupling the input and output (16) shafts comprising a piston (30) for releasably connecting the turbine wheel (18) to a substantially transverse wall (20) of the crankcase (12) against which the piston (30) is urged to lock the coupling; and at least a friction stop (68) interposed axially between the turbine wheel (18) and the piston (30). A friction stop (68) is arranged radially beyond the outer periphery (100) of the flange (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Gustave Chasseguet, Alexandre Depraete, David Forgeron, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon, Pascal Thery, Roel Verhoog
  • Patent number: 6830136
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hydrokinetic apparatus, in particular for motor vehicle, comprising a casing (10); a turbine wheel (16) secured in rotation to a hub (30); a lock-clutch comprising a piston (50) whereof the radially inner part (54) is mounted sliding along an outer cylindrical shaft (58) belonging to the central ring called piston (50, 54) whereof a rear end surface (64) extends opposite a transverse surface belonging to the turbine wheel (16)/hub (30, 86) assembly, and comprising stop means (84) axially interposed between the central ring and the turbine wheel/hub assembly. The invention is characterised in that are provided radial centering means for axial stop (84) relative to the hub (30, 5) or relative to the piston (50, 54) or relative to the web (104).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon
  • Patent number: 6736247
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus comprising a housing (12) with a radial wall (14) coupled with another input shaft, a turbine wheel (104) coupled with a hub (54) and an output shaft; and a lockup clutch comprising a piston (40); an annular friction disc (152) with global radial orientation, coupled in rotation with the turbine wheel (104)/hub (54) assembly and bearing on a first surface a first counter-track (210) co-operating with a first friction track (200) integral with the piston to define a first annular friction zone (Z1), and which bears on its second surface opposite to the first surface, a second counter-track (230) co-operating with a second friction track (220) integral with the radial wall (14) to define a second annular friction zone (Z2). The invention is characterized in that the first and second friction zones (Z1, Z2) are radially offset relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Michel Bacher, Alexandre Depraete, David Forgeron, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon, Roel Verhoog
  • Publication number: 20030221926
    Abstract: Hydrokinetic coupling apparatus with an axis of rotation X-X, in particular for motor vehicles, in which the means of connection without clearance between the turbine wheel, the turbine hub and the input element of the damping device are axial rivets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Norbert Termenon, Daniel Bonnel
  • Patent number: 6640945
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hydrokinetic coupling apparatus comprising a wall (36) with globally transverse orientation and a central ring (52) along which the piston (50) is mounted sealingly sliding to define a control chamber (38) with variable volume, and comprising an annular disc (92) linking in rotation the piston (50) with the ring (52), which is axially arranged between the transverse wall and the piston (50), which is linked to the piston by elastically deformable tabs (90) and which comprises a central part (96) extending radially inwards opposite an inner surface (98) of the transverse wall (36) against which it is axially pressed and whereto it is fixed. The invention is characterised in that the ring (52) is axially secured to the central part (96) of the linking annular disc (92) relative to which the ring (52) is radially centered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Alexandre Depraete, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon
  • Publication number: 20030155199
    Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus comprising a housing (12) with a radial wall (14) coupled with another input shaft, a turbine wheel (104) coupled with a hub (54) and an output shaft; and a lockup clutch comprising a piston (40); an annular friction disc (152) with global radial orientation, coupled in rotation with the turbine wheel (104)/hub (54) assembly and bearing on a first surface a first counter-track (210) co-operating with a first friction track (200) integral with the piston to define a first annular friction zone (Z1), and which bears on its second surface opposite to the first surface, a second counter-track (230) co-operating with a second friction track (220) integral with the radial wall (14) to define a second annular friction zone (Z2). The invention is characterised in that the first and second friction zones (Z1, Z2) are radially offset relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Michel Bacher, Alexandre Depraete, David Forgeron, Daniel Santonnet, Norbert Termenon, Roel Verhoog
  • Publication number: 20020134632
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hydrokinetic coupling apparatus comprising a wall (36) with globally transverse orientation and a central ring (52) along which the piston (50) is mounted sealingly sliding to define a control chamber (38) with variable volume, and comprising an annular disc (92) linking in rotation the piston (50) with the ring (52), which is axially arranged between the transverse wall and the piston (50), which is linked to the piston by elastically deformable tabs (90) and which comprises a central part (96) extending radially inwards opposite an inner surface (98) of the transverse wall (36) against which it is axially pressed and whereto it is fixed. The invention is characterized in that the ring (52) is axially secured to the central part (96) of the linking annular disc (92) relative to which the ring (52) is radially centered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Alexandre Depraete, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon
  • Publication number: 20020104727
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hydrokinetic apparatus, in particular for motor vehicle, comprising a casing (10); a turbine wheel (16) secured in rotation to a hub (30); a lock-clutch comprising a piston (50) whereof the radially inner part (54) is mounted sliding along an outer cylindrical shaft (58) belonging to the central ring called piston (50, 54) whereof a rear end surface (64) extends opposite a transverse surface belonging to the turbine wheel (16)/hub (30, 86) assembly, and comprising stop means (84) axially interposed between the central ring and the turbine wheel/hub assembly. The invention is characterized in that are provided radial centering means for the axial stop (84) relative to the hub (30, 5) or relative to the piston (50, 54) or relative to the web (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Rabah Arhab, Daniel Satonnet, Norbert Termenon