Patents by Inventor Patrick Oberle
Patrick Oberle 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: 11130399Abstract: A multi-clutch device for a hybrid module includes a separating clutch, a dual clutch device, a first pivot bearing, a common rotary part, a second pivot bearing, a gear element, and a clamping device. The separating clutch is for transmitting torque from an internal combustion engine to the multi-clutch device. The dual-clutch device is for transmitting torque to a drivetrain. The dual clutch device includes a first partial clutch and a second partial clutch. The common rotary part is mounted rotatably by the first pivot bearing, and couples the separating clutch, the first partial clutch, and the second partial clutch in a rotationally fixed manner. The gear element is mounted rotatably by the second pivot bearing, and forms a gear between the electrical machine and the multi-clutch device. The clamping device is for clamping the common rotary part and the gear element against each other in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Simon Ortmann, Patrick Oberle, Philippe Wagner, Manuel Bassler
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Publication number: 20210229544Abstract: A multi-clutch device for a hybrid module includes a separating clutch, a dual clutch device, a first pivot bearing, a common rotary part, a second pivot bearing, a gear element, and a clamping device. The separating clutch is for transmitting torque from an internal combustion engine to the multi-clutch device. The dual-clutch device is for transmitting torque to a drivetrain. The dual clutch device includes a first partial clutch and a second partial clutch. The common rotary part is mounted rotatably by the first pivot bearing, and couples the separating clutch, the first partial clutch, and the second partial clutch in a rotationally fixed manner. The gear element is mounted rotatably by the second pivot bearing, and forms a gear between the electrical machine and the multi-clutch device. The clamping device is for clamping the common rotary part and the gear element against each other in the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Simon Ortmann, Patrick Oberle, Philippe Wagner, Manuel Bassler
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Patent number: 10941729Abstract: A nacelle for a dual-flow turbojet engine comprises a structure, a fixed cowl, a cowl translationally mobile on the structure, a window open between a secondary jet and the outside of the nacelle, and delimited by the fixed and mobile cowls, an outer thrust-reversing door rotationally mobile and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism comprises a single power cylinder arranged at the level of a median plane and having a first end mounted articulated on the structure, a shaft with the second end of the power cylinder mounted articulated on the shaft, a first yoke joint secured to the outer thrust-reversing door and free to rotate on the shaft, and a second yoke joint secured to the mobile cowl, and where each of the two flanks of the second yoke joint has a groove in each of which the shaft is mounted to slide parallel to the median plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS SASInventor: Patrick Oberle
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Patent number: 10836503Abstract: An aircraft nacelle air intake structure including an air intake lip with a U-shaped section to ensure air is shared between an inner face and an outer face. An acoustic panel is on the intake lip rear on the side of the inner face level with a first assembly point. An outer panel is on the intake lip rear on the side of the outer face level with a second assembly point. A front reinforcing frame on the intake lip inside is fixed to the air intake lip on the side of the inner face level with a first fixing point and on the side of the outer face level with a second fixing point. The length of the chord between the stop point and each fixing point is between ? and ? of the total chord between the stop point and the assembly point.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignees: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.), Airbus (S.A.S.)Inventors: Alain Porte, Eric Haramburu, Patrick Oberle, Grégory Albet, Vincent Billerot, Frédéric Piard, Franck Oundjian
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Patent number: 10753314Abstract: A nacelle includes a fixed structure supporting a fixed cowl and a movable cowl, the movable cowl being movable translationally between a closing position and an opening position. A blocker door is movably mounted rotationally on the nacelle between a closed position and an open position. The nacelle includes a drive mechanism of the blocker door and of the movable cowl between the closed/closing position and the open/opening position of the blocker door/movable cowl, respectively, and vice versa, the drive mechanism includes at least one actuator fixed, to the fixed structure of the nacelle and, to a fitting fixed to the movable cowl. The drive mechanism includes, for each actuator, a flexible member having a first end fixed to the fixed structure of the nacelle and a second end fixed to the fitting.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.), Airbus (S.A.S.)Inventors: Eric Haramburu, Patrick Oberle, Eric Masson
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Patent number: 10676203Abstract: An air input structure includes an air input lip and a front reinforcement frame placed inside the air input lip. The front part of the air input lip has a plurality of segments distributed angularly along the leading edge of the air input lip, two adjacent segments being separated by an intermediate part having an excess thickness. Each segment has four edges, each having an excess thickness relative to the rest of the segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignees: Airbus Operations S.A.S., AIRBUS SASInventors: Alain Porte, Patrick Oberle, Gregory Albet
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Patent number: 10655563Abstract: A nacelle has a fixed cowl and a mobile cowl, which is movable along a translation path between closing and opening positions, a window delimited by the fixed cowl and the mobile cowl and open between an airflow and exterior of the nacelle, a reverser flap rotatably mounted to move between closed and open positions, and a drive mechanism configured to control passage of the reverser flap between the closed and open positions as the mobile cowl moves between the closed and open positions. From the closing/closed positions, the drive mechanism assures a translation of the mobile cowl and a rotation of the reverser flap toward their respective opening/open positions. From the open/opening positions, the drive mechanism assures a rotation of the reverser flap and a translation of the mobile cowl toward their respective closed/closing position. In some embodiments, the nacelle further includes an additional, or second, flap.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignees: Airbus Operations (S.A.S.), Airbus (S.A.S.)Inventors: Thierry Surply, Alain Porte, Patrick Oberle, Eric Haramburu, Thomas Sauvalle, Benoit Letay, Frédéric Piard, Vincent Billerot, Franck Oundjian
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Patent number: 10641209Abstract: A nacelle comprising a fixed cowl and a movable cowl movable in translation, a window delimited by the fixed cowl and the movable cowl, a reverser flap movable in rotation and a drive mechanism coordinating the movements of the reverser flap with those of the movable cowl. The drive mechanism comprises two bearings fixed to the nacelle, for each bearing, a lever arm with one end movable in rotation on the bearing and one end articulated on the reverser flap, for each lever arm, a rail comprising a straight portion and a curved portion, for each lever arm, a rod with one end articulated on the lever arm, and for each rail, a slider that is movable in translation on the rail and is articulated to one end of the rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignees: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS, AIRBUS SASInventors: Eric Haramburu, Patrick Oberle, Nicolas Jolivet
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Publication number: 20190242329Abstract: A nacelle for a dual-flow turbojet engine comprises a structure, a fixed cowl, a cowl translationally mobile on the structure, a window open between a secondary jet and the outside of the nacelle, and delimited by the fixed and mobile cowls, an outer thrust-reversing door rotationally mobile and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism comprises a single power cylinder arranged at the level of a median plane and having a first end mounted articulated on the structure, a shaft with the second end of the power cylinder mounted articulated on the shaft, a first yoke joint secured to the outer thrust-reversing door and free to rotate on the shaft, and a second yoke joint secured to the mobile cowl, and where each of the two flanks of the second yoke joint has a groove in each of which the shaft is mounted to slide parallel to the median plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventor: Patrick OBERLE
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Publication number: 20180230939Abstract: A nacelle includes a fixed structure supporting a fixed cowl and a movable cowl, the movable cowl being movable translationally between a closing position and an opening position. A blocker door is movably mounted rotationally on the nacelle between a closed position and an open position. The nacelle includes a drive mechanism of the blocker door and of the movable cowl between the closed/closing position and the open/opening position of the blocker door/movable cowl, respectively, and vice versa, the drive mechanism includes at least one actuator fixed, to the fixed structure of the nacelle and, to a fitting fixed to the movable cowl. The drive mechanism includes, for each actuator, a flexible member having a first end fixed to the fixed structure of the nacelle and a second end fixed to the fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Eric Haramburu, Patrick Oberle, Eric Masson
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Publication number: 20180216574Abstract: A nacelle comprising a fixed cowl and a movable cowl movable in translation, a window delimited by the fixed cowl and the movable cowl, a reverser flap movable in rotation and a drive mechanism coordinating the movements of the reverser flap with those of the movable cowl. The drive mechanism comprises two bearings fixed to the nacelle, for each bearing, a lever arm with one end movable in rotation on the bearing and one end articulated on the reverser flap, for each lever arm, a rail comprising a straight portion and a curved portion, for each lever arm, a rod with one end articulated on the lever arm, and for each rail, a slider that is movable in translation on the rail and is articulated to one end of the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Eric HARAMBURU, Patrick OBERLE, Nicolas JOLIVET
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Publication number: 20180201387Abstract: An aircraft nacelle air intake structure including an air intake lip with a U-shaped section to ensure air is shared between an inner face and an outer face. An acoustic panel is on the intake lip rear on the side of the inner face level with a first assembly point. An outer panel is on the intake lip rear on the side of the outer face level with a second assembly point. A front reinforcing frame on the intake lip inside is fixed to the air intake lip on the side of the inner face level with a first fixing point and on the side of the outer face level with a second fixing point. The length of the chord between the stop point and each fixing point is between ? and ? of the total chord between the stop point and the assembly point.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Alain Porte, Eric Haramburu, Patrick Oberle, Grégory Albet, Vincent Billerot, Frédéric Piard, Franck Oundjian
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Publication number: 20180170568Abstract: An air input structure includes an air input lip and a front reinforcement frame placed inside the air input lip. The front part of the air input lip has a plurality of segments distributed angularly along the leading edge of the air input lip, two adjacent segments being separated by an intermediate part having an excess thickness. Each segment has four edges, each having an excess thickness relative to the rest of the segment. Thus, the air input lip has a lighter structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicants: Airbus Operations S.A.S., AIRBUS SASInventors: Alain Porte, Patrick Oberle, Gregory Albet
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Publication number: 20180149113Abstract: A nacelle has a fixed cowl and a mobile cowl, which is movable along a translation path between closing and opening positions, a window delimited by the fixed cowl and the mobile cowl and open between an airflow and exterior of the nacelle, a reverser flap rotatably mounted to move between closed and open positions, and a drive mechanism configured to control passage of the reverser flap between the closed and open positions as the mobile cowl moves between the closed and open positions. From the closing/closed positions, the drive mechanism assures a translation of the mobile cowl and a rotation of the reverser flap toward their respective opening/open positions. From the open/opening positions, the drive mechanism assures a rotation of the reverser flap and a translation of the mobile cowl toward their respective closed/closing position. In some embodiments, the nacelle further includes an additional, or second, flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Thierry Surply, Alain Porte, Patrick Oberle, Eric Haramburu, Thomas Sauvalle, Benoit Letay, Frédéric Piard, Vincent Billerot, Franck Oundjian
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Publication number: 20180106216Abstract: A nacelle for a ducted fan turbojet engine comprising an engine. The nacelle comprises a fixed cowl, an upstream wall bounding off, with the engine, a working section for a secondary flow, a movable cowl with an interior wall and an exterior wall, and movable in translation between a closing position where the exterior wall adjoins the fixed cowl and the interior wall prolongs the upstream wall, and an opening position where the exterior wall is distant from the fixed cowl so as to open a window and the interior wall is distant from the upstream wall, an inverter flap between the interior wall and the exterior wall mounted to be free in rotation about an axis of rotation situated on the interior wall and a drive mechanism for moving the movable cowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Nicolas JOLIVET, Franck OUNDJIAN, Frédéric PIARD, Vincent BILLEROT, Benoit LETAY, Patrick OBERLE, Thomas SAUVALLE, Thierry SURPLY, Alain PORTE
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Aircraft propulsion unit comprising a nacelle provided with a fan cowl locking and closing mechanism
Patent number: 9643714Abstract: An aircraft propulsion unit comprising a nacelle with a fan cowl locking and closing mechanism. The fan cowls of the nacelle can be closed by a single operator in accordance with the ergonomic standards defined for a single individual. A nacelle is provided with a lateral locking mechanism configured to keep one of the two fan cowls in the closed position, so as to reduce the spacing between the two lower sides of the fan cowls, whereas the presence of a stop between a first elastic member provided on one fan cowl and a second elastic member provided on the other fan cowl allows the operator to provide only that effort required to overcome the force exerted by a single spring at a time.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Airbus Operations SASInventors: Guillaume Bulin, Patrick Oberle, Nicolas Devienne, Matthieu Ritter -
Patent number: 9488131Abstract: A control device for controlling a variable section nozzle of an aircraft power plant, the variable section nozzle including one or several movable parts capable of modifying the nozzle section and connected by a mechanical transmission chain to an actuator. The control device includes a system for regulating the power plant connected to a control member configured to control the actuator. The control device includes a single control member, an immobilization unit configured to immobilize all the movable parts which are deactivated only when the regulation system controls the positional change of the movable part or parts and a determination unit configured to determine the actual position of the movable part or parts.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)Inventors: Guillaume Bulin, Patrick Oberle, Nicolas Devienne
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Patent number: 9261021Abstract: An internal wall of an air intake and a housing of a fan form a single tubular piece made from a fiber/resin composite material. A rear end has the single tubular component connected by a flange and bolts to an external cowl of the fan duct, such that the rear end of the tubular component is uniform and the flange is attached and fixed to the rear end.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)Inventors: Alain Porte, Fabrice Gantie, Frederic Chelin, Patrick Oberle
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AIRCRAFT PROPULSION UNIT COMPRISING A NACELLE PROVIDED WITH A FAN COWL LOCKING AND CLOSING MECHANISM
Publication number: 20150110619Abstract: An aircraft propulsion unit comprising a nacelle with a fan cowl locking and closing mechanism. The fan cowls of the nacelle can be closed by a single operator in accordance with the ergonomic standards defined for a single individual. A nacelle is provided with a lateral locking mechanism configured to keep one of the two fan cowls in the closed position, so as to reduce the spacing between the two lower sides of the fan cowls, whereas the presence of a stop between a first elastic member provided on one fan cowl and a second elastic member provided on the other fan cowl allows the operator to provide only that effort required to overcome the force exerted by a single spring at a time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Guillaume Bulin, Patrick Oberle, Nicolas Devienne, Matthieu Ritter -
Patent number: 8739516Abstract: The invention concerns a turbojet for aircraft including engine located in nacelle, and thermal exchanger intended to cool a fluid participating in the engine propulsive system, characterized in that said thermal exchanger is located on engine external wall, an interstitial space within which air can circulate being arranged between the engine external wall and a lower wall of said thermal exchanger. The invention also concerns an aircraft provided with at least one such turbojet.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations SASInventors: Guillaume Bulin, Patrick Oberle