The invention relates to a method for adhering a damping device (20) to a suspension element provided with at least one layer of paint, the damping device (20) being configured to at least partially cover a portion of the suspension element, the method comprising the following successive steps: - a step (E1) of cleaning the surface to be covered; - a step (E2) of applying an adhesion agent to at least part of a rough surface (Z2) of the damping device, which rough surface is intended to at least partially cover said portion; - a step (E3) of aligning the surface of the damping device (20) and the surface of the suspension element so as to bring them into contact; and - a step (E4) of progressively activating microvibrations perpendicular to the rough surface (Z2) to which the adhesion agent has been applied, for a predefined time period, so as to allow bonding to take place under conditions in which the pressure between the two aligned surfaces is evenly distributed.
F16F 1/13 - Fixations ou montages comportant des inserts ou des éléments intermédiaires entre les spires afin de modifier les propriétés mécaniques ou physiques du ressort
F16F 1/02 - Ressorts en acier ou faits d'un autre matériau ayant une faible friction intérieureRessorts enroulés, de torsion, à lame, en forme de coupelles, à corps annulaire ou similaire, le matériau de ressort ne jouant pas de rôle
The invention relates to a damping device (20) for a suspension element (2; 3) provided with at least one layer of paint, the damping device (20) being provided with a recess (Z1) designed to at least partially accommodate at least one portion of the suspension element (2; 3), the damping device (20) being characterized in that it comprises two lateral extensions (80; 81) extending on either side of the damping device (20) and each designed to at least partially cover the surface of the portion of the suspension element (2;3) which is outside the recess (Z1).
F16F 1/13 - Fixations ou montages comportant des inserts ou des éléments intermédiaires entre les spires afin de modifier les propriétés mécaniques ou physiques du ressort
F16F 1/02 - Ressorts en acier ou faits d'un autre matériau ayant une faible friction intérieureRessorts enroulés, de torsion, à lame, en forme de coupelles, à corps annulaire ou similaire, le matériau de ressort ne jouant pas de rôle
A damping device (20) intended for a suspension element provided with at least one paint layer, the damping device (20) being configured to at least partially cover said suspension element (2), and being characterized in that the internal surface of the device (20) comprises a zone (Z1) which is in direct contact with at least one portion of said suspension element and which has a rough texture (31).
B60G 11/16 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts hélicoïdaux, spirales ou en bobines uniquement caractérisés par des moyens spécialement conçus pour la fixation du ressort à l'essieu ou à une partie suspendue du véhicule
B60G 11/52 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts de différents types ne comprenant pas des ressorts à lames ayant des ressorts hélicoïdaux, spirales ou en bobines et des ressorts en caoutchouc
The invention relates to a bearing (20) for a vehicle stabiliser bar (10), the bearing comprising: - a cavity lined with a polymer coating (60) and configured to completely surround the stabiliser bar (10); and - at least one insert (50; 51; 52) provided in the cavity, embedded in the polymer coating (60) and extending over substantially the entire length of the cavity, the insert (50; 51; 52) having a one-piece structure, and: o having an at least partially corrugated surface having at least one recess (80), and/or o is either made of a deformed material so as to introduce a preload into the insert (50; 51; 52) itself, or made of a shape-memory material.
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
F16F 1/387 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche comprenant des moyens pour modifier la rigidité dans certaines directions
The invention relates to a suspension element (8) comprising a main body (9) made of an elastic material consisting of a plurality of coils (10) and having a tubular cross section defining a longitudinal passage (11), the suspension element (8) being characterized in that the thickness of the wall of the main body (9) varies along its length (x-x').
F16F 1/366 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée en matière plastique renforcée avec des fibres
The invention relates to a bearing sample (70) comprising a member (71) made of a metal material or of a composite material, and comprising an elastomer layer (72) intended to at least partially receive the member (71) so as to form a contact interface (73), the bearing sample (70) being characterised in that the contact interface (73) comprises a fully adhesive contact surface (74), or comprises a first, adhesive contact surface (74) and a second contact surface (75) free of adhesive.
The invention relates to a bearing sample (70) comprising a member (71) made of a metal material or of a composite material and having a cavity extending over its entire length, the bearing sample (70) comprising an elastomer layer (72) intended to at least partially receive the member (71) so as to form a contact interface (73), the bearing sample (70) being characterised in that the member (71) is divided from one end to the other along a predetermined axis, thereby forming two distinct portions (P1, P2).
The invention relates to a support assembly (20;41) comprising at least: - a bearing (20) comprising at least one flange portion (30) which comprises at least one retaining portion (31) and a cavity lined with an elastomer coating (60), the cavity being configured to at least partially accommodate a suspended member; and - a yoke (41) capable of covering the bearing (20); wherein the support assembly (20; 41) is characterised in that the elastomer coating (60) has a variable radial hardness so as to exhibit variable torsional and radial stiffness.
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
F16F 3/093 - Ensembles comprenant plusieurs ressorts en matière plastique ou similaire les ressorts étant faits de matériaux différents, p. ex. avec différents types de caoutchouc
The invention relates to a bearing for a vehicle stabiliser bar, and to a stabiliser assembly for a vehicle comprising such a bearing, the bearing comprising an elastic ring (60) configured to surround a bearing segment (13) of a stabiliser bar (10), a flange (30) at least partially surrounding the elastic ring (60), and at least one annular skirt (62a, 62b) extending forwards or backwards from the elastic ring (60) or the flange (30), configured to surround and apply pressure to the stabiliser bar (10) in front of or behind the bearing segment (13).
The invention relates to a bearing (20) for a vehicle stabiliser bar (10), the bearing comprising: - a flange portion (30) comprising at least one retaining portion (31) and a cavity lined with an elastomer coating (60), wherein the cavity is configured so as to at least partially accommodate the stabiliser bar (10); and - at least one first spring (70) provided in the cavity of the flange portion (30), wherein the spring is embedded in the elastomer coating (60), so as to at least partially surround the stabiliser bar (10).
The invention relates to a suspension member for a road vehicle that allows at least some of the vibrations and/or mechanical loads to be converted into electricity, and to a method for manufacturing such a suspension member, the suspension member comprising at least one suspension element or at least one interface element configured to participate in the attachment of at least one suspension element of the vehicle, and at least one continuous two-dimensional ply (10) integrated into, or covering a surface of, the suspension element or of the interface element, wherein the at least one two-dimensional ply (10) comprises at least one piezoelectric layer (20) comprising piezoelectric fibres collectively oriented in a common direction so as to convert at least some of the vibrations and/or mechanical loads experienced by the suspension element (1) during the operation of the vehicle into electricity, and an electrically conductive collector layer (30) covering the piezoelectric layer (20) so as to collect the electricity produced by the fibres.
B60G 13/14 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des amortisseurs de vibrations ayant des amortisseurs emmagasinant l'énergie sous une forme utilisable, p. ex. comprimant l'air
B60G 17/019 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par le type ou l'agencement des capteurs
Road vehicle suspension member for converting vibrations and/or mechanical stresses into electricity and a method for producing such a suspension member, the suspension member comprising at least one suspension element or at least one interface element, configured to participate in the fixing of at least one suspension element of the vehicle, and at least one continuous two-dimensional sheet, incorporated in or covering a surface of the suspension element or of the interface element, wherein the at least one two-dimensional sheet comprises at least one piezoelectric layer, comprising piezoelectric fibres collectively orientated in a common direction in such a way as to convert at least some of the vibrations and/or mechanical stresses undergone by the suspension element during operation of the vehicle into electricity, and an electrically conductive collector layer, covering the piezoelectric layer in such a way as to collect the electricity produced by the piezoelectric fibres.
H02N 2/18 - Machines électriques en général utilisant l'effet piézo-électrique, l'électrostriction ou la magnétostriction fournissant une sortie électrique à partir d'une entrée mécanique, p. ex. générateurs
B60G 11/14 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts hélicoïdaux, spirales ou en bobines uniquement
H02N 2/00 - Machines électriques en général utilisant l'effet piézo-électrique, l'électrostriction ou la magnétostriction
H10N 30/045 - Traitements afin de modifier une propriété piézo-électrique ou électrostrictive, p. ex. les caractéristiques de polarisation, de vibration ou par réglage du mode par polarisation
H10N 30/50 - Dispositifs piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs avec une structure empilée ou multicouche
The invention relates to a suspension member for a road vehicle for converting at least one portion of the vibrations and/or mechanical stresses into electricity, the suspension member comprising at least one suspension element or at least one interface element configured to contribute to the attachment of at least one suspension element of the vehicle, and at least one continuous two-dimensional layer (1) integrated into or covering a surface of the suspension element or of the interface element, wherein the at least one two-dimensional layer (1) comprises a plurality of individual piezoelectric elements (3) that are arranged in the two-dimensional layer (1), and wherein the at least one two-dimensional layer(1) further comprises an electrical circuit (4) connecting the individual piezoelectric elements (3) to one another.
B60G 13/14 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des amortisseurs de vibrations ayant des amortisseurs emmagasinant l'énergie sous une forme utilisable, p. ex. comprimant l'air
B60G 17/019 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge les moyens de régulation comportant des éléments électriques ou électroniques caractérisés par le type ou l'agencement des capteurs
A stabilizing bar for a vehicle, comprising: a central portion, which is elongate; a first attachment portion configured to be attached to a first part of the vehicle secured to a first wheel of the vehicle; and a first bearing configured to be attached to the chassis of the vehicle, the stabilizing bar comprising, between the central portion and the first attachment portion, a first curved portion, the first curved portion being curved along a curve having a radius of curvature which is strictly increasing with increasing distance from the first bearing.
A bearing for a stabilizer bar of a vehicle comprising a flange including at least one retaining portion, provided with a fastening bore, and one groove, configured to receive the stabilizer bar, and a backplate including at least one obturation portion, the backplate being provided to be mounted on the flange so that the obturation portion closes the groove of the flange, wherein the flange and the backplate have elastic nesting members configured to secure the backplate on the flange.
F16F 1/38 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée avec manchon de matériau élastique entre un manchon extérieur rigide et un étui intérieur rigide ou une broche
16.
CONFINEMENT TOOL FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE BODY
Confinement tool for manufacturing a composite body, method for manufacturing a composite body and composite body, the confinement tool comprising a support (10), having an external surface (11) having a groove configured to receive at least a portion of an impregnated composite cord (30), and a cover (20), provided in order to be brought back onto the support (10) and held against the latter, having an internal surface (21) that can be pressed against the external surface (11) of the support (10) and configured to match the contour of the portion of the impregnated composite cord (30) falling outside the groove (11) of the support (10).
B29C 70/46 - Façonnage ou imprégnation par compression pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets distincts utilisant des moules opposables, p. ex. pour déformer des préimprégnés [SMC] ou des "prepregs"
B29C 53/56 - Enroulement et assemblage, p. ex. enroulement en spirale
B29C 70/34 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau et façonnage ou imprégnation par compression
B60G 11/14 - Suspensions élastiques caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type des ressorts ayant des ressorts hélicoïdaux, spirales ou en bobines uniquement
F16F 1/366 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée en matière plastique renforcée avec des fibres
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SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR A HELICAL SPRING, SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY AND SUSPENSION DEVICE COMPRISING SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT
Disclosed is a support element (10; 110) for a helical spring (90), the support element being configured to be installed on a helical spring cup (3; 4) and comprising an upper surface (21U; 121U) having a groove (21; 121), the groove being curved and capable of receiving an end turn portion (90A) of the helical spring (90), the support element (10; 110) being characterised in that it comprises at least one elastic retaining member (23, 25; 123, 125) configured to retain said end turn portion (90A) in place in the groove (21; 121).
A stabilizer unit for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing such a stabilizer unit, the stabilizer unit comprising a stabilizer bar, at least one bearing including a flange, made of plastic material, including at least one retaining portion and one groove including a cradle portion, wherein the stabilizer bar passes through the groove of the flange and is secured to the flange by means of a vulcanized elastomer layer.
Stabilizing bar (10) for a vehicle, comprising: a central portion (11) which is elongate; a first attachment portion (12) configured to be attached to a first part (410) of the vehicle secured to a first wheel (400) of the vehicle; and a first bearing (20) configured to be attached to the chassis of the vehicle, the stabilizing bar (10) comprising, between the central portion (11) and the first attachment portion (12), a first curved portion, the first curved portion being curved along a first curve having a radius of curvature which is strictly increasing with increasing distance from the first bearing (20). In one variant, the first curve has a radius of curvature which is strictly decreasing with increasing distance from the first bearing (20).
Disclosed is a process for manufacturing a composite body, in particular a vehicle suspension element, the composite body having a given shape, the process involving the following steps: - providing an impregnated composite cord (51); - placing, around the cord (51), a sheath (52) comprising an elastic sheathing material; - shaping the assembly comprising the cord (51) and the sheath (52) so as to obtain the given shape; and- curing the shaped assembly so as to harden the resin of the cord (51) and thus obtain the composite body, wherein the placement step (3) involves shrinking the sheath (52) onto the cord (51).
B29C 70/54 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
B29C 70/16 - Façonnage de matières composites, c.-à-d. de matières plastiques comprenant des renforcements, des matières de remplissage ou des parties préformées, p. ex. des inserts comprenant uniquement des renforcements, p. ex. matières plastiques auto-renforçantes des renforcements fibreux uniquement caractérisées par la structure des renforcements fibreux utilisant des fibres de grande longueur, ou des fibres continues
B29C 70/30 - Façonnage par empilage, c.-à-d. application de fibres, de bandes ou de feuilles larges sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyauFaçonnage par pistolage, c.-à-d. pulvérisation de fibres sur un moule, un gabarit ou un noyau
F16F 1/366 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée en matière plastique renforcée avec des fibres
B29C 53/12 - Cintrage ou pliage hélicoïdal, p. ex. pour la fabrication de ressorts
B29C 63/18 - Garnissage ou gainage, c.-à-d. application de couches ou de gainages préformés en matière plastiqueAppareils à cet effet avec des couches ou des gainages tubulaires
B29C 63/20 - Garnissage ou gainage, c.-à-d. application de couches ou de gainages préformés en matière plastiqueAppareils à cet effet avec des couches ou des gainages tubulaires en utilisant une différence de pression, p. ex. sous vide
The invention relates to a ring designed to be mounted around a cylindrical body, a set comprising a ring mounted on such a cylindrical body, and a method for mounting such a ring, the ring comprising an outer surface (31), an inner, circumferential groove (33), and at least one injection orifice (40) connecting the groove (33) to the outer surface (31), configured to allow a glue to be injected into said groove (33).
F16B 11/00 - Assemblage d'éléments structuraux ou parties de machines par collage ou en les pressant l'un contre l'autre, p. ex. soudage sous pression à froid
A vehicle suspension element is provided with a coating (11) comprising a cross-linked polymer matrix (11E) comprising a polyepoxide and having a minimum thickness at least equal to 120 μm. A method for depositing the coating on the suspension element comprises the steps of: supplying (101) the suspension element to be coated; preheating (103) the surface of the suspension element to a preheating temperature at least equal to 80°C; depositing (104), on the preheated surface of the suspension element, a cross-linkable composition comprising an epoxy compound; and heating (105) the surface of the suspension element to a temperature greater than the preheating temperature, so as to cross-link the composition, thus leading to the coating (11). The suspension element can be a helical spring, in particular made of the steel.
F16F 1/02 - Ressorts en acier ou faits d'un autre matériau ayant une faible friction intérieureRessorts enroulés, de torsion, à lame, en forme de coupelles, à corps annulaire ou similaire, le matériau de ressort ne jouant pas de rôle
C09D 7/61 - Adjuvants non macromoléculaires inorganiques
A stabiliser bar (10) for a vehicle, comprising: • a central portion (11), that is elongate; and • a first attachment portion (12) and a second attachment portion (12') each intended to be attached to a part of the vehicle secured to a wheel of the vehicle, • the stabiliser bar comprising, between the central portion (11) and the first attachment portion (12), a first curved portion (31) curved according to a first space curve devoid of straight segments.
Stabiliser assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing such a stabiliser assembly, the stabiliser assembly comprising a stabiliser bar (13), at least one bearing (20) including a flange (30) made of plastic material, comprising at least one retaining portion (31) and a groove (36) including a cradle portion, wherein the stabiliser bar (13) passes through the groove (36) of the flange (30) and is secured to the flange (30) by means of a cured elastomeric layer (59).
The invention relates to a bearing for a stabiliser bar of a vehicle comprising a flange (30) including at least one retaining portion (31) and a groove (36), configured to receive the stabiliser bar (10), and a backing plate (70) including at least one sealing portion (76), the backing plate (70) being provided so as to be added onto the flange (30) so that the sealing portion (76) closes the groove (36) of the flange (30), in which the flange (30) and the backing plate (70) having resilient fitting members (49, 88) configured to rigidly connect the backing plate (70) to the flange (30).
The invention relates to a bearing for a vehicle stabilizer bar and to a method for manufacturing such a bearing, the bearing comprising a clamp (30), made of plastics material, having at least one retaining portion (31) and a groove (36) including a cradle portion (37), configured to receive the stabilizer bar (10), provided with an elastomeric lining (39), and a block (50), made of plastics material, configured to be received at least partially in the groove (36) in the clamp (30), having a cradle portion (57), provided to face the cradle portion (37) of the clamp (30) and to bear on the stabilizer bar (10), provided with an elastomeric lining (57).
The present invention relates to a bearing for a stabiliser bar of a vehicle provided with thermoplastic elastomer coatings comprising a cross-linking agent, as well as a method for manufacturing such a bearing. The bearing of the invention can be used to mount any type of stabiliser bar on the frame of any type of vehicle, in order to limit the roll of the vehicle. In particular, such a bearing can be used to mount the stabiliser bar of any axle of a vehicle. The invention likewise relates to a stabiliser unit for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing such a stabiliser unit.
C08J 3/20 - Formation de mélanges de polymères avec des additifs, p. ex. coloration
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c.-à-d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule ferméAppareils à cet effet
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