Patents by Inventor Torbjorn Hedman

Torbjorn Hedman 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: 10393252
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a torque-transmission transmitter includes a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending into the bore in the spacer. The device further provides at least one means for captively securing the securing bolt relative to the spacer, the captive-securing means being breakable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Frederic Liege, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Patent number: 10132399
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller provides a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing. The spacer is provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending to the inside of the bore in the spacer. The device includes at least one means for the temporary locking of the securing bolt in relation to the spacer, the temporary locking means being separable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer. A pulley device for a winding roller is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Mickael Chollet, Alain Gezault, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Flavien Tesniere, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Publication number: 20170037953
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a torque-transmission transmitter includes a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing and provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending into the bore in the spacer. The device further provides at least one means for captively securing the securing bolt relative to the spacer, the captive-securing means being breakable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Frederic Liege, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail
  • Publication number: 20160356375
    Abstract: A pulley device for a tensioner roller provides a pulley, a bearing, a spacer supporting the bearing. The spacer is provided with a through bore, and a securing bolt extending to the inside of the bore in the spacer. The device includes at least one means for the temporary locking of the securing bolt in relation to the spacer, the temporary locking means being separable and inserted between the bolt and the spacer. A pulley device for a winding roller is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Mickael Chollet, Alain Gezault, Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Flavien Tesniere, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Patent number: 9506538
    Abstract: A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which a retaining ring is fitted securely and integrally, the retaining ring comprising an interaction feature providing interaction with the screw so as to allow an axial immobilization of the screw in relation to the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Torbjorn Hedman, Romuald Lescorail, Frederic Liege, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Patent number: 9464700
    Abstract: A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which an elastic ring is fitted non-securely and integrally, the cavity having an axial length strictly greater than the axial dimension of the elastic ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Torbjorn Hedman, Nicolas Tronquoy
  • Patent number: 9182029
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Ludovic Fenayon, Alain Gezault, Eve Goujon, Jean-Marie Guegan, Torbjorn Hedman, Jean-Luc Jadeau, Romuald Lescorail, Yves-André Liverato, Herve Maury, Eric Robert
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150267790
    Abstract: A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which a retaining ring is fitted securely and integrally, the retaining ring comprising an interaction feature providing interaction with the screw so as to allow an axial immobilization of the screw in relation to the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Torbjorn HEDMAN, Romuald LESCORAIL, Frederic LIEGE, Nicolas TRONQUOY
  • Publication number: 20150267791
    Abstract: A tension roller or reel device for a torque transmission element. The device comprises at least one bearing having one inner race, one outer race and at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, a pulley on top of the outer race, and a retaining screw inserted into a central bore of the inner race. The bore of the inner race is provided with a circumferential cavity in which an elastic ring is fitted non-securely and integrally, the cavity having an axial length strictly greater than the axial dimension of the elastic ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Torbjorn HEDMAN, Nicolas TRONQUOY
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9032863
    Abstract: Cam follower roller device, notably for an internal combustion engine fuel injection pump, comprising a tappet (12) and a roller (14) mounted to rotate on the tappet and intended to press against a cam. The tappet (12) comprises a roller support body (16), a shaft (26) for mounting the roller on the said body, and a guide sleeve (18) attached to the support body and at least partially surrounding the said body. The ends of the shaft are fixed in through-holes in the support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Charles Chambonneau, Torbjorn Hedman, Gwenael Hingouet
  • 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
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 20120125277
    Abstract: Cam follower roller device, notably for an internal combustion engine fuel injection pump, comprising a tappet (12) and a roller (14) mounted to rotate on the tappet and intended to press against a cam. The tappet (12) comprises a roller support body (16), a shaft (26) for mounting the roller on the said body, and a guide sleeve (18) attached to the support body and at least partially surrounding the said body. The ends of the shaft are fixed in through-holes in the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Chambonneau, Torbjorn Hedman, Gwenael Hingouet