2007 Reference document (PDF) - Valeo

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automatic tailgate closure with presence detection, allowing
the user to open and close the trunk safely and effortlessly;
assisted closing of the lateral doors, facilitating and ensuring
correct closure without slamming or pinching;
the styling and decoration business developed with handles and
keys enables the user to personalize their vehicle in a completely
new way, in terms of patterns and colors, without altering shapes
or original materials.
Valeo Security Systems also develops and produces the following
ranges:
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radio-frequency remote access controls and receivers;
transponder-based immobilizer systems;
steering column locks (mechanical and electrical);
handles (especially mechatronic handles for hands free access
systems);
mechanical keys and locks;
latch sets.
2.3.2. Interior Controls
Described in point 2.2.1. above for its contribution to the Driving
Assistance Domain, Valeo Interior Controls develops innovative,
intuitive and user-friendly solutions designed to improve cabin
comfort.
This Product Family encompasses the h uman-machine interface
activity, top column modules, steering sensors and body
controllers.
In 2007, Valeo Interior Controls contributed products from s witches
and HMI to the Driving Assistance Domain, focusing on:
■ the faceplate of the central console, which can accommodate
controls for the radio, air conditioning and other functions.
The available technologies (touchpad, capacitive sensors,
magnetic indexing, black panel) meet the increased demand
among automakers for perceived quality. The faceplate offers new
styling possibilities, is easy to fit and to adapt to a multiplatform
deployment;
■ the development of an intelligent interface surface, or touchsensitive
controls: this innovative solution offers a telephone
keypad and handwriting recognition on a single interface with a
simple and discreet black panel assembly. The range of feedback
possibilities allows automakers to highlight their brand;
■ E-Media offers the ideal compromise between managing a
large number of functions and ease of use. It is a multifunctional
control interface that reduces the number of switches on the
center console and improves ergonomics for the driver. As
soon as the user places his hand on one of the joysticks, the
screen displays the menu for the corresponding function groups:
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audio, air-conditioning or communication. The joysticks are easy
to customize in terms of the number of movements, touch
detection, magnetic indexing, illuminated fixed central symbol
and finishing;
■ the development of a complete range of torque sensors
and steering angle calculators (angle sensors, torque sensors and
combinations of both);
■ the first applications of the protective housing for the power-supply
management.
For the Driving Assistance Domain, Valeo Interior Controls develops
and produces the following product ranges:
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top column modules;
cabin comfort controls and control panels;
steering angle sensors (angle and torque sensors);
electronic control units.
2.3.3. Climate Control
This Product Family offers intelligent heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems that enhance individual comfort
for vehicle occupants, in all circumstances, while limiting energy
consumption.
In 2007, Valeo Climate Control developments were particularly
focused on the following systems and technologies:
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R744 air conditioning systems: protecting the environment and
compliant with the European regulations coming into force in
2011. These systems will generalise the use of refrigerants that
respect the environment. With a much lower impact on global
warming than systems using R134a, the new solutions represent
a significant technological advance;
management of the Air Conditioning Low Consumption
(ACLC): the optimisation of the air conditioning loop and the use
of lighter, innovative parts, coupled with the use of electronic
control algorithms, promote maximum efficiency and significant
energy savings;
hybrid engine system: Valeo is contributing to the development
of the drivetrain with standstill air conditioning systems for the
“Stop-Start” function, which includes a “Stop Stay Cool” evaporator
which keeps the air cool when the engine shuts off for the StARS
system, helping to save fuel without compromising comfort;
solutions for regulating the temperature of the battery;
a range of air quality products for the OEM and the aftermarket,
aimed at protecting passengers from ultrafine diesel particles, and
improving their well-being with, for example, the anti-allergen
filter, the vitamin C filter and products to eliminate bad odors
associated with air conditioning. Valeo has also developed cabin
purification modules based on ionization technology.
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