Patents by Inventor Roel Vleugels

Roel Vleugels 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: 11619169
    Abstract: A matrix for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid, in particular for an air-oil application in a turbine engine, includes an envelope defining a flow path of the first fluid and a network extending into the flow path and in which the second fluid flows. Along the axis defined by the curvature of the matrix, the dimensions of the envelope vary circumferentially (T(A)) and radially (R(A)). The matrix may be used with a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventors: David Weicker, Roel Vleugels, Nicolas Fellin
  • Publication number: 20220074678
    Abstract: In a matrix for a heat exchanger to exchange heat between a first fluid and a second fluid, the first fluid being for instance air and the second fluid being for instance oil, the matrix includes a channel for the first fluid, an array of passages for the second fluid, the passages extending in the channel. The array supports at least two cooling fins. The matrix is made by a process of additive manufacturing. The fins are inclined with respect to each other along the direction of the flow of the first fluid. The array defines rectangular corridors for the first fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventors: Vincent Thomas, Bruno Servais, Roel Vleugels
  • Patent number: 11125511
    Abstract: Matrix (30) for a heat exchanger to exchange heat between a first fluid and a second fluid, the first fluid being for instance air and the second fluid being for instance oil. The matrix (30) comprises: a channel for the first fluid. an array of passages for the second fluid, the passages extending in the channel. The array supports at least two cooling fins. The matrix is made by a process of additive manufacturing. The fins are inclined with respect to each other along the direction of the flow of the first fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventors: Vincent Thomas, Bruno Servais, Roel Vleugels
  • Publication number: 20200200088
    Abstract: A matrix for exchanging heat between a first fluid and a second fluid, in particular for an air-oil application in a turbine engine, includes an envelope defining a flow path of the first fluid and a network extending into the flow path and in which the second fluid flows. Along the axis defined by the curvature of the matrix, the dimensions of the envelope vary circumferentially (T(A)) and radially (R(A)). The matrix may be used with a heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventors: DAVID WEICKER, ROEL VLEUGELS, NICOLAS FELLIN
  • Publication number: 20190170450
    Abstract: Matrix (30) for a heat exchanger to exchange heat between a first fluid and a second fluid, the first fluid being for instance air and the second fluid being for instance oil. The matrix (30) comprises: a channel for the first fluid. an array of passages for the second fluid, the passages extending in the channel. The array supports at least two cooling fins. The matrix is made by a process of additive manufacturing. The fins are inclined with respect to each other along the direction of the flow of the first fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: SAFRAN AERO BOOSTERS SA
    Inventors: Vincent Thomas, Bruno Servais, Roel Vleugels