Patents by Inventor Patrick Lebrasseur
Patrick Lebrasseur 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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Patent number: 10756594Abstract: The invention relates to an electric machine (1) comprising noise-reducing means (24) designed so as to obtain a resonance frequency of the electric machine within a resonance frequency range that does not match the range of frequency of the harmonics of the electric machine, more precisely between 1500 Hz and 2500 Hz.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: François Machet, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9938938Abstract: The invention relates to a double distributor for distributing the intake fluid of an internal combustion engine and controlling the temperature thereof, comprising a body (1) in which first and second channels for circulating said intake fluid are arranged, first (10) and second (20) shutters being positioned in said channels in order to distribute the flow passing through said channels, said distributor also including a motor (9) for actuating said shutters and kinematics simultaneously actuating the first and second shutters according to a movement law in response to an actuation of said motor, said kinematics comprising an inactive position in which said shutters are positioned when no force is supplied by said actuator motor, characterized in that said kinematics are configured such that said shutters can strictly follow said movement law when actuated by the motor from said inactive position without returning to said position.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9920721Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module (11) for distributing an inlet mixture to at least two cylinders of a heat engine, this inlet mixture selectively comprising:—cooled inlet air, or—non-cooled inlet air, or—recirculation gas, or—a combination of at least two of the above elements, the module (11) comprising:—a first inlet (21) for conveying cooled inlet air into the module (11),—a second inlet (22) for conveying non-cooled inlet air into the module (11),—a third inlet (23) for conveying recirculation gas into the module (11), the module being arranged to distribute the inlet mixture substantially equally between said at least two cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20180041091Abstract: The invention relates to an electric machine (1) comprising noise-reducing means (24) designed so as to obtain a resonance frequency of the electric machine within a resonance frequency range that does not match the range of frequency of the harmonics of the electric machine, more precisely between 1500 Hz and 2500 Hz.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: François Machet, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9874179Abstract: The invention pertains to a three-way valve (1), particularly one intended to be used in an air intake circuit of a motor vehicle, comprising: a body (200) delimiting a first (2), a second (3), and a third (4) conduit, said conduits opening into a shared inner space (201), a first flap (21) capable of being moved to obstruct the first conduit, a second flap (20) capable of being moved to selectively obstruct either the second or the third conduit, a single actuator being arranged to selectively move at least one of the first and second flaps.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Franck Girardon, Mathieu Lallemant, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20170373546Abstract: The invention relates to an electric machine (1) comprising at least one stator (2), the stator being formed by a body (21) and teeth (22) arranged on the inner face (221) of the body (21) of the stator (2), the stator (2) comprising at least one inner recess (24) formed in the body (21) of the stator (2), of any geometric shape allowing the mechanical stresses on the stator (2) to be limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: François Machet, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20170356331Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric compressor (9, 17) including a shaft (13) rotated by an electric motor by means of bearings (16), the shaft rotating a compressor wheel (14), the compressor (9) including two sealing segments (29a, 29b) mounted around the shaft (13) between the bearings (16) and the compressor wheel (14) and including a vent hole (31, 35, 38) for circulation of pollutant flows toward the outside of the compressor, the inlet of which is arranged between the two sealing segments, the vent hole including a non-return element (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Nicolas Martin, Patrick Lebrasseur, Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Giraud
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Patent number: 9657843Abstract: The valve comprises: a body (2) through which the fluid flows; and a controllable rotary closure means (3) disposed in the body, which can be rotated in relation to the body in order to occupy different angular positions. Advantageously, the body (2) comprises an inner cylindrical housing (4) having a circular cross-section, and the closure means (3) comprises one portion (14) arranged on a plane inclined in relation to the cylindrical housing (4) and co-operating with the side wall (5) of the housing by means of a peripheral generatrix, such as to provide a sealed contact between the closure means (3) and the body (2) in at least one angular position.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9574523Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid flow valve, particularly for a motor vehicle. Said fluid flow valve comprises a body (2), capable of having said fluid pass therethrough; and a sealing means (3), placed in said body, capable of occupying different angular positions by rotation of said sealing means (3) relative to said body (2). Said sealing means (3) is configured so as to enable, in a first angular position, the fluid to pass from a first inlet (6) to a first outlet (21) of the valve and from a second inlet (22) to a second outlet (7) of the valve, and, in a second angular position, to enable the fluid to pass from the first inlet (6) to the second outlet (7) through the body (2). Said sealing means (3) is also configured so as to ensure a gradual closing of the first inlet (6).Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9518537Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid circulation valve, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising a body (2) and a shutoff element (3) able, by rotation of said element (3) with respect to said body (2), to occupy various angular positions, said body (2) having a first (6), a second (7), a third (21) and a fourth (22) inlet/outlet. Said valve is configured so that it: —in a first of said angular positions allows fluid to circulate from the first (6) to the second (7) inlet/outlet, —in a second of said angular positions allows fluid to circulate from the first (6) to the third (21) inlet/outlet, and from the fourth (22) to the second inlet/outlet (7), —in a third of said angular positions allows fluid to circulate from the first (6) to the fourth inlet/outlet (22) and from the third (21) to the second (7) inlet/outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9458797Abstract: A device for dosing inlet fluid in an engine and for regulating the temperature thereof is disclosed. The device has a dosing body on which a first and a second circulation channel are arranged. First and second movable flow dosage flaps are arranged in the circulation channels. The dosing body also includes an actuator motor and a kinematic capable of actuating the first and/or the second flap. The device additionally includes first and second tubes, at least one of the tubes having a means for modifying the temperature of the fluid. The kinematic is shaped so as to position at rest, if flap actuation is lost, the first flap of the cool channel being then in a fully open position and the second flap of the hot channel being then in a fully closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9416754Abstract: The invention relates to a module (100) for supplying gas to a motor vehicle, comprising a double dispenser (108), a charge air cooler (107), and an intake box (119) connecting said double dispenser (108) to said cooler (107), the double dispenser (108) comprising a first outlet (136) intended to lead into the intake box (119) and a second outlet intended to lead toward the outside of said module (100).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Valco Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Samuel Leroux, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9404595Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid circulation valve comprising a body (2) through which said fluid can pass, and a first and second shutoff means (3, 3?), arranged in series, in the direction of flow of the fluid, in said body and each able, by rotation of said means (3, 3?) with respect to said body (2) to occupy various angular positions, said valve further comprising a drive train allowing said shutoff means (3, 3?) to be driven off one and the same actuating motor, said valve being configured to: —over a first angular range of said first shutoff means (3) allow said fluid to be metered in a first outlet port (40) of said valve, said second shutoff means (3?) being in a position in which said first port (40) is wide open, —over a second angular range of said first shutoff means (3) allow said fluid to be metered in a second outlet port (42) of said valve, said second shutoff means (3?) being in a second position in which said second port (40) is wide open.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Valco Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20160215737Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module (11) for distributing an inlet mixture to at least two cylinders of a heat engine, this inlet mixture selectively comprising:—cooled inlet air, or—non-cooled inlet air, or—recirculation gas, or—a combination of at least two of the above elements, the module (11) comprising:—a first inlet (21) for conveying cooled inlet air into the module (11),—a second inlet (22) for conveying non-cooled inlet air into the module (11),—a third inlet (23) for conveying recirculation gas into the module (11), the module being arranged to distribute the inlet mixture substantially equally between said at least two cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Patent number: 9217395Abstract: A valve able to control an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine equipped with a turbine installed in an exhaust circuit of the internal combustion engine, is disclosed. The valve includes a body through which a first stream of exhaust gas tapped off upstream of the turbine can flow and through which a second stream of exhaust gas tapped off downstream of the turbine can flow. The valve is configured to control the flow of the first and second streams of exhaust gas through the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Patrick Lebrasseur, Franck Girardon, Mathieu Lallemant
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Publication number: 20150330336Abstract: The invention pertains to a three-way valve (1), particularly one intended to be used in an air intake circuit of a motor vehicle, comprising: a body (200) delimiting a first (2), a second (3), and a third (4) conduit, said conduits opening into a shared inner space (201), a first flap (21) capable of being moved to obstruct the first conduit, a second flap (20) capable of being moved to selectively obstruct either the second or the third conduit, a single actuator being arranged to selectively move at least one of the first and second flaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Franck Girardon, Mathieu Lallemant, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20150244243Abstract: A connection device is provided for a rotary electric machine of the type supplied with power by a plurality of first pins arranged on a bearing of an axis of the machine at predetermined angular intervals around the axis at a first predetermined distance. The connection device includes a plurality of second pins that are arranged around the axis at a second predetermined distance, which is greater than the first predetermined distance, and that are electrically connected to a plurality of first terminals able to be connected to the first pins. The connection device also includes a main part made of plastics material with a plurality of overmoulded metal bars connecting the second pins and the first terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Fabien Guerin, Philippe Baudesson, Patrick Lebrasseur, Amine Bencheikh, Amaury Rouet
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Publication number: 20150136254Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid circulation valve comprising a body (2) through which said fluid can pass, and a first and second shutoff means (3, 3?), arranged in series, in the direction of flow of the fluid, in said body and each able, by rotation of said means (3, 3?) with respect to said body (2) to occupy various angular positions, said valve further comprising a drive train allowing said shutoff means (3, 3?) to be driven off one and the same actuating motor, said valve being configured to: —over a first angular range of said first shutoff means (3) allow said fluid to be metered in a first outlet port (40) of said valve, said second shutoff means (3?) being in a position in which said first port (40) is wide open, —over a second angular range of said first shutoff means (3) allow said fluid to be metered in a second outlet port (42) of said valve, said second shutoff means (3?) being in a second position in which said second port (40) is wide open.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20150136259Abstract: The valve comprises: a body (2) through which the fluid flows; and a controllable rotary closure means (3) disposed in the body, which can be rotated in relation to the body in order to occupy different angular positions. Advantageously, the body (2) comprises an inner cylindrical housing (4) having a circular cross-section, and the closure means (3) comprises one portion (14) arranged on a plane inclined in relation to the cylindrical housing (4) and co-operating with the side wall (5) of the housing by means of a peripheral generatrix, such as to provide a sealed contact between the closure means (3) and the body (2) in at least one angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoteurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur
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Publication number: 20150107691Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid flow valve, particularly for a motor vehicle. Said fluid flow valve comprises a body (2), capable of having said fluid pass therethrough; and a sealing means (3), placed in said body, capable of occupying different angular positions by rotation of said sealing means (3) relative to said body (2). Said sealing means (3) is configured so as to enable, in a first angular position, the fluid to pass from a first inlet (6) to a first outlet (21) of the valve and from a second inlet (22) to a second outlet (7) of the valve, and, in a second angular position, to enable the fluid to pass from the first inlet (6) to the second outlet (7) through the body (2). Said sealing means (3) is also configured so as to ensure a gradual closing of the first inlet (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Valeo Systemes de Controle MoleurInventors: Mathieu Lallemant, Franck Girardon, Patrick Lebrasseur