EP1582736A1 - Safety guard for a fuel rail - Google Patents

Safety guard for a fuel rail Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1582736A1
EP1582736A1 EP05300244A EP05300244A EP1582736A1 EP 1582736 A1 EP1582736 A1 EP 1582736A1 EP 05300244 A EP05300244 A EP 05300244A EP 05300244 A EP05300244 A EP 05300244A EP 1582736 A1 EP1582736 A1 EP 1582736A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
columns
protective device
plate
cylinder head
engine
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP05300244A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1582736B1 (en
Inventor
Laurent Delaigue
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Renault SAS
Original Assignee
Renault SAS
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Renault SAS filed Critical Renault SAS
Priority to PL05300244T priority Critical patent/PL1582736T3/en
Publication of EP1582736A1 publication Critical patent/EP1582736A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1582736B1 publication Critical patent/EP1582736B1/en
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B77/00—Component parts, details or accessories, not otherwise provided for
    • F02B77/08—Safety, indicating or supervising devices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M2200/00—Details of fuel-injection apparatus, not otherwise provided for
    • F02M2200/18—Fuel-injection apparatus having means for maintaining safety not otherwise provided for
    • F02M2200/185—Fuel-injection apparatus having means for maintaining safety not otherwise provided for means for improving crash safety

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to the protection of ramps fuel supply of internal combustion engine against shocks, in particular in case of frontal deformation of the engine block.
  • the link flange of the intake manifold is made of plastic.
  • a solution simple to ensure the protection of the feeding ramps of fuel, is to replace the plastic flange with a aluminum flange, so as to have a shim metal protection.
  • the hold is rigid, it fully transmits shocks, without possibility damping by deformation.
  • any rigid screen fixed on the motor independently of the intake manifold presents the same disadvantage of transmitting to it the essence of the shock received.
  • such a screen is generally difficult to implement in the engine compartment, for reasons of space.
  • the present invention aims to ensure in better conditions, the protection of a fuel supply ramp in the event of a frontal impact of the vehicle.
  • a protection device composed of a deformable assembly by crushing fixed on the cylinder head, and a reinforcement stand fixed on the one hand on this set, and secondly on the cylinder block.
  • this device comprises at least one pillar crashing gradually in case of shock and oriented in the direction of the splitter fixing screws intake on the cylinder head.
  • the proposed protective device is indeed composed a deformable assembly by crushing fixed on the cylinder head 7, and the reinforcement stand 4, fixed on the one hand on this together, and secondly on the cylinder block 8.
  • the deformable assembly is constituted by sheet 1 and by 2.
  • the plate 1 is screwed preferably on the cylinder head 7 by the screws 5, and the stand 4 is screwed preferably on the cylinder block 8 and on the plate 1, by the screws 6.
  • the columns 2, here four in number, are reported on the sheet 1, preferably by welding. Their function is to crash gradually in case of shock. They are oriented in the direction of the fixing screws 10 of the intake distributor 9 on the cylinder head 7.
  • the plate 1 is arranged in front of the ramp 11, so as to be protected by the whole of the device in the event of a frontal impact.
  • the rigidity of the columns 2 is reinforced by the reinforcements 4, screwed both on each pillar 2, and on the 1.
  • the reinforcements 4 screwed both on each pillar 2, and on the 1.
  • the protective device proposed by the invention which "encapsulates" the feed ramp of fuel on the intake side of the engine, allows the protection of this ramp during a frontal deformation of the engine compartment, by progressive crushing of columns. This crash is controlled by the choice of optimal dimensions for the balusters, which can be carried out through recommendation calculations.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Fuel-Injection Apparatus (AREA)
  • Electrical Discharge Machining, Electrochemical Machining, And Combined Machining (AREA)

Abstract

The device has a protection plate (1) connected to pin guides (2) by reinforcements (3). The plate is screwed on a cylinder head by a screw (5). A reinforcing stand (4) is screwed on a cylinder case (8) and on the plate, using a screw (6). The guides are progressively compressed in case of impact, and are oriented in the direction of a clamping bolt (10) of an intake diffuser (9). The plate is placed in front of a supply manifold (11).

Description

La présente invention concerne la protection des rampes d'alimentation de carburant de moteur à combustion interne contre les chocs, notamment en cas de déformation frontale du bloc moteur.The present invention relates to the protection of ramps fuel supply of internal combustion engine against shocks, in particular in case of frontal deformation of the engine block.

Sur de nombreux moteurs, la bride de liaison du répartiteur d'admission est en matière plastique. Une solution simple pour assurer la protection des rampes d'alimentation de carburant, consiste à remplacer la bride en plastique par une bride en aluminium, de manière à disposer d'une cale de protection métallique. Toutefois, si la cale est rigide, elle transmet intégralement les chocs, sans possibilité d'amortissement par déformation.On many engines, the link flange of the intake manifold is made of plastic. A solution simple to ensure the protection of the feeding ramps of fuel, is to replace the plastic flange with a aluminum flange, so as to have a shim metal protection. However, if the hold is rigid, it fully transmits shocks, without possibility damping by deformation.

Dans les mêmes conditions, tout écran rigide fixé sur le moteur indépendamment de la rampe d'admission, présente le même inconvénient de transmettre à celle-ci l'essentiel du choc reçu. De plus, un tel écran est généralement difficile à implanter dans le compartiment moteur, pour des raisons d'encombrement.Under the same conditions, any rigid screen fixed on the motor independently of the intake manifold, presents the same disadvantage of transmitting to it the essence of the shock received. In addition, such a screen is generally difficult to implement in the engine compartment, for reasons of space.

Dans la mesure où les rampes d'alimentation sont habituellement en matière plastique, et où les risques de déclenchement d'incendie en cas de rupture sont réels, les systèmes de protection qui ne sont pas capables d'amortir les chocs, ne sont pas satisfaisants.As far as the feeding ramps are concerned usually made of plastic, and where the risks of In the event of rupture, fire protection systems that are not capable of amortizing the shocks, are not satisfactory.

La présente invention vise à assurer dans de meilleures conditions, la protection d'une rampe d'alimentation de carburant en cas de choc frontal du véhicule. The present invention aims to ensure in better conditions, the protection of a fuel supply ramp in the event of a frontal impact of the vehicle.

Dans ce but, elle propose un dispositif de protection composé d'un ensemble déformable par écrasement fixé sur la culasse, et d'une béquille de renforcement fixée d'une part sur cet ensemble, et d'autre part sur le carter cylindre.For this purpose, it proposes a protection device composed of a deformable assembly by crushing fixed on the cylinder head, and a reinforcement stand fixed on the one hand on this set, and secondly on the cylinder block.

De préférence, ce dispositif comprend au moins une colonnette s'écrasant progressivement en cas de choc et orientée dans la direction des vis de fixation du répartiteur d'admission sur la culasse.Preferably, this device comprises at least one pillar crashing gradually in case of shock and oriented in the direction of the splitter fixing screws intake on the cylinder head.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront clairement à la lecture de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation non limitatif de celle-ci, en se reportant aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue d'ensemble du moteur équipé du protecteur,
  • la figure 2 est une vue du côté du dispositif proposé, et
  • la figure 3 est une vue de dessus du même dispositif
Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from reading the following description of a non-limiting embodiment thereof, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is an overall view of the motor equipped with the protector,
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the proposed device, and
  • FIG. 3 is a view from above of the same device

Sur les figures, on voit le corps du dispositif de protection proposé, constitué d'une tôle de protection 1, de colonnettes 2 et d'une béquille 4. La tôle 1 est reliée aux colonnettes par des renforts 3, apparaissant sur les figures 1 et 2, qui montrent également la béquille 4 et l'emplacement de ces différents éléments par rapport à la culasse 7, au carter-cylindre 8, au répartiteur d'admission 9, et à la rampe d'alimentation en carburant 11.In the figures, we see the body of the device proposed protection consisting of a protective sheet 1, 2 columns and a crutch 4. The sheet 1 is connected to columns with reinforcements 3, appearing in FIGS. 2, which also show crutch 4 and the location of these different elements with respect to the cylinder head 7, to the crankcase 8, the intake manifold 9, and the ramp fuel supply 11.

Le dispositif de protection proposé se compose en effet d'un ensemble déformable par écrasement fixé sur la culasse 7, et de la béquille de renforcement 4, fixée d'une part sur cet ensemble, et d'autre part sur le carter cylindre 8.The proposed protective device is indeed composed a deformable assembly by crushing fixed on the cylinder head 7, and the reinforcement stand 4, fixed on the one hand on this together, and secondly on the cylinder block 8.

L'ensemble déformable est constitué par la tôle 1 et par des colonnettes 2. La tôle 1 est vissée de préférence sur la culasse 7 par les vis 5, et la béquille 4 est vissée de préférence sur le carter cylindre 8 et sur la tôle 1, par les vis 6. Les colonnettes 2, ici au nombre de quatre, sont rapportées sur la tôle 1, de préférence par soudage. Leur fonction est de s'écraser progressivement en cas de choc. Elles sont orientées dans la direction des vis de fixation 10 du répartiteur d'admission 9 sur la culasse 7. La tôle 1 est disposée en avant de la rampe d'alimentation 11, de manière à être protégée par l'ensemble du dispositif en cas de choc frontal.The deformable assembly is constituted by sheet 1 and by 2. The plate 1 is screwed preferably on the cylinder head 7 by the screws 5, and the stand 4 is screwed preferably on the cylinder block 8 and on the plate 1, by the screws 6. The columns 2, here four in number, are reported on the sheet 1, preferably by welding. Their function is to crash gradually in case of shock. They are oriented in the direction of the fixing screws 10 of the intake distributor 9 on the cylinder head 7. The plate 1 is arranged in front of the ramp 11, so as to be protected by the whole of the device in the event of a frontal impact.

La rigidité des colonnettes 2 est renforcée par les renforts 4, vissés à la fois sur chaque colonnette 2, et sur la tôle 1. Sur les figures, on compte trois vis de fixation 5 de la tôle 1 sur la culasse 7, mais ce nombre n'est pas limitatif.The rigidity of the columns 2 is reinforced by the reinforcements 4, screwed both on each pillar 2, and on the 1. In the figures, there are three fixing screws 5 of the sheet 1 on the cylinder head 7, but this number is not limiting.

Enfin, un léger jeu doit être prévu au montage, entre l'extrémité des colonnettes 2 et les têtes de vis de fixation 10 du répartiteur 9, pour éviter que le dispositif soit hyperstatique.Finally, a slight game must be provided for editing, between the end of the columns 2 and the fastening screw heads 10 of the distributor 9, to prevent the device from being statically indeterminate.

En conclusion, le dispositif de protection proposé par l'invention, qui « encapsule » la rampe d'alimentation de carburant sur la face d'admission du moteur, permet la protection de cette rampe lors d'une déformation frontale du compartiment moteur, par écrasement progressif des colonnettes. Cet écrasement est maítrisé par le choix de dimensions optimales pour les colonnettes, qui peut être effectué grâce à des calculs de préconisation.In conclusion, the protective device proposed by the invention, which "encapsulates" the feed ramp of fuel on the intake side of the engine, allows the protection of this ramp during a frontal deformation of the engine compartment, by progressive crushing of columns. This crash is controlled by the choice of optimal dimensions for the balusters, which can be carried out through recommendation calculations.

Claims (10)

Dispositif de protection de rampe d'alimentation de carburant (11) de moteur à combustion contre les chocs, caractérisé en se qu'il se compose d'un ensemble (1, 2) déformable par écrasement fixé sur la culasse (7) du moteur, et d'une béquille de renforcement (4) fixée d'une part sur cet ensemble déformable, et d'autre part sur le carter cylindre (8) du moteur.Protection device for the fuel supply ramp (11) of a combustion engine against impacts, characterized in that it consists of a crushable deformable assembly (1, 2) fixed on the cylinder head (7) of the engine , and a reinforcing stand (4) fixed on the one hand on this deformable assembly, and on the other hand on the cylinder block (8) of the engine. Dispositif de protection selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une colonnette (2) s'écrasant progressivement en cas de choc.Protective device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one small column (2) which gradually collapses in the event of impact. Dispositif de protection selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les colonnettes (2) sont orientées dans la direction des vis de fixation (10) du répartiteur d'admission (9) sur la culasse (7).Protective device according to claim 2, characterized in that the columns (2) are oriented in the direction of the fixing screws (10) of the intake distributor (9) on the cylinder head (7). Dispositif de protection selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que les colonnettes (2) sont fixées sur une tôle (1) disposée en avant de la rampe d'alimentation (11) par rapport aux chocs frontaux .Protective device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the columns (2) are fixed on a sheet (1) arranged in front of the supply ramp (11) with respect to the frontal impacts. Dispositif de protection selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que la tôle (1) est vissée sur la culasse (7).Protective device according to claim 4, characterized in that the plate (1) is screwed onto the cylinder head (7). Dispositif de protection selon la revendication 3, 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce qu'un léger jeu entre l'extrémité des colonnettes (2) et les vis de fixation (10) du répartiteur d'admission (9) est prévu au montage. Protective device according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that a slight clearance between the end of the columns (2) and the fixing screws (10) of the inlet distributor (9) is provided during assembly. Dispositif de protection selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la béquille (4) est vissée sur la tôle de protection (1) et sur le carter cylindre (8).Protective device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stand (4) is screwed onto the protective plate (1) and the cylinder block (8). Dispositif de protection selon l'une des revendications 4 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les colonnettes (2) sont soudées sur la tôle de protection (1).Protective device according to one of Claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the columns (2) are welded to the protective plate (1). Dispositif de protection selon l'une des revendications 2 à 8, caractérisé en ce que la rigidité des colonnettes (2) est renforcée par des renforts (3), vissés à la fois sur les colonnettes (2), et sur la tôle (1).Protective device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the stiffness of the columns (2) is reinforced by reinforcements (3), screwed both on the columns (2) and on the plate (1). ). Dispositif de protection, selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il encapsule la rampe d'alimentation de carburant (11) sur la face d'admission du moteur.Protection device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it encapsulates the fuel supply rail (11) on the intake side of the engine.
EP05300244A 2004-04-02 2005-04-01 Safety guard for a fuel rail Not-in-force EP1582736B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PL05300244T PL1582736T3 (en) 2004-04-02 2005-04-01 Safety guard for a fuel rail

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0450651A FR2868474B1 (en) 2004-04-02 2004-04-02 FUEL SUPPLY RAMP PROTECTION DEVICE
FR0450651 2004-04-02

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1582736A1 true EP1582736A1 (en) 2005-10-05
EP1582736B1 EP1582736B1 (en) 2008-08-20

Family

ID=34878506

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP05300244A Not-in-force EP1582736B1 (en) 2004-04-02 2005-04-01 Safety guard for a fuel rail

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1582736B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE405742T1 (en)
DE (1) DE602005009058D1 (en)
FR (1) FR2868474B1 (en)
PL (1) PL1582736T3 (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2912472A1 (en) * 2007-02-12 2008-08-15 Renault Sas Internal combustion engine i.e. oil engine, fitting for supporting air conditioning compressor, has protection unit for protecting part of manifold against shocks, extending along manifold, and provided at reduced distance from manifold
FR3073568A1 (en) * 2017-11-14 2019-05-17 Psa Automobiles Sa ADMISSION DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED WITH AN IMPACT DEVICE

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8844500B2 (en) 2011-01-22 2014-09-30 Cummins Intellectual Property, Inc. Enclosure for high pressure fuel rail
US10220700B2 (en) 2015-02-09 2019-03-05 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Protection and support for vehicle engine components

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5168856A (en) * 1992-01-10 1992-12-08 Siemens Automotive L.P. Plastic fuel rail having integral guard wall for protecting an integral nipple or hose barb
EP1304473A2 (en) * 2001-10-19 2003-04-23 Nissan Motor Company, Limited Intake arrangement for multi-cylinder engine

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5168856A (en) * 1992-01-10 1992-12-08 Siemens Automotive L.P. Plastic fuel rail having integral guard wall for protecting an integral nipple or hose barb
EP1304473A2 (en) * 2001-10-19 2003-04-23 Nissan Motor Company, Limited Intake arrangement for multi-cylinder engine

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2912472A1 (en) * 2007-02-12 2008-08-15 Renault Sas Internal combustion engine i.e. oil engine, fitting for supporting air conditioning compressor, has protection unit for protecting part of manifold against shocks, extending along manifold, and provided at reduced distance from manifold
FR3073568A1 (en) * 2017-11-14 2019-05-17 Psa Automobiles Sa ADMISSION DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDED WITH AN IMPACT DEVICE

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
PL1582736T3 (en) 2009-05-29
EP1582736B1 (en) 2008-08-20
DE602005009058D1 (en) 2008-10-02
FR2868474B1 (en) 2006-05-26
FR2868474A1 (en) 2005-10-07
ATE405742T1 (en) 2008-09-15

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP4049684B2 (en) Engine fuel system protection device
AU2016277730B2 (en) Mount with anti-rotation feature
EP1582736B1 (en) Safety guard for a fuel rail
US7210461B2 (en) Internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle
KR100533890B1 (en) Constitution of protecting fuel delivery tube of engine
US20120132685A1 (en) Mount with improved joint connection
US11247740B2 (en) Vehicle
EP2188157B1 (en) Shock impactor for an automobile powertrain
JP4142376B2 (en) Motorcycle fuel tank mounting structure
EP2397356B1 (en) Protective device for a fuel supply line of a combustion engine
US7344185B2 (en) Applied load displacement structure for pillar garnish
EP2669617A1 (en) Modular turret for an armoured vehicle and combat tank
JP4812766B2 (en) Common rail metal protection device for injected fuel to avoid damage during impact
EP2033885B1 (en) A side cover assembly for a motorcycle and a motorcycle equipped with such a side cover assembly
US20180245556A1 (en) Fuel feeding pipe protection structure
EP3628838B1 (en) Vehicle
FR3119345A1 (en) Motor vehicle comprising an electric or hybrid motorization and a protection device for the battery assembly
JPH11236859A (en) Intake device for engine
FR3114999A1 (en) ENGINE COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A COMPONENT SUPPORT MEMBER
FR3033766A1 (en) ARRANGEMENT FOR FASTENING A THERMAL PROTECTION MATTRESS ON AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE
EP1679437B1 (en) Device for damping vibrations and combustion engine fitted with such a device
EP4301977A1 (en) Impact protection device for a system
JP2023146394A (en) Horizontal engine for automobile
FR2912472A1 (en) Internal combustion engine i.e. oil engine, fitting for supporting air conditioning compressor, has protection unit for protecting part of manifold against shocks, extending along manifold, and provided at reduced distance from manifold
JP2001239842A (en) Engine mounting device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA HR LV MK YU

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20060306

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: RO

Ref legal event code: EPE

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 602005009058

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20081002

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081220

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081201

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081120

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090120

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: PL

Ref legal event code: T3

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20090525

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: RENAULT S.A.S.

Effective date: 20090430

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20091231

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081120

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090430

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090430

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090430

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20091222

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090430

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20081121

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20090401

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20090221

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080820

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20160421

Year of fee payment: 12

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20160421

Year of fee payment: 12

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Payment date: 20170328

Year of fee payment: 13

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Payment date: 20170327

Year of fee payment: 13

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 602005009058

Country of ref document: DE

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Payment date: 20170331

Year of fee payment: 13

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20170401

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20171103

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170401

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180401

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180401

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20180401