公开(公告)号：US07287803B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11296930

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: Kevin R. Koneval ,  Favad Shah ,  Heather Golen ,  Jay Sypen ,  Fred Eberle

Inventor： Kevin R. Koneval ,  Favad Shah ,  Heather Golen ,  Jay Sypen ,  Fred Eberle

IPC: B60J5/00 ,  B62D33/03

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273

Abstract: A power actuator for moving automotive closure panels between opened and closed positions. The actuator is particularly adapted for actuating the rear tailgate of a pickup truck type vehicle and includes an electric drive motor, a flexible cable assembly, and a strut assembly coupled to the hinge of the tailgate. Electrical control signals are applied to cause the opening and closing motion upon appropriate input electrical signals from vehicle mounted switches. The actuator assembly provides controlled opening rotational rate of the tailgate against the force of gravity through the application of a reduced electrical power level applied to the motor by a separate power source or by shunting the motor to an electrodynamic braking effect. Closing of the tailgate is caused by applying full power to the electric motor. The invention also involves the design of a hinge assembly which efficiently transfers torque between the vehicle body and closure panel, while allowing serviceability of the closure panel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在敞开和关闭位置之间移动汽车闭合面板的动力执行器。 致动器特别适用于致动皮卡车型车辆的后尾门，并且包括电驱动马达，柔性缆索组件以及与后挡板铰链连接的支柱组件。 电气控制信号用于通过来自车载开关的适当输入电信号引起打开和关闭运动。 致动器组件通过施加通过单独的电源施加到电动机的降低的电功率水平或通过将电动机分流到电动制动效果来提供后挡板抵抗重力的受控打开旋转速率。 尾门的关闭是通过向电动机施加全部功率而引起的。 本发明还涉及一种铰链组件的设计，该铰链组件可有效地在车体和闭合面板之间传递扭矩，同时允许闭合面板的可使用性。

公开(公告)号：US20090038227A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US11836863

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: Terrence P. Costigan ,  Favad Shah

Inventor： Terrence P. Costigan ,  Favad Shah

IPC: E05F11/48

CPC classification number: B60J1/17

Abstract: The present invention concerns a glass attachment and method of assembly for a movable vehicle window, particularly in a vehicle door. A pair of glass clips are attached to a window glass, and a pair of carriers are mounted and retained in a door by cable sets. A snap-in installation is performed by sliding camming guide shoulders on the carriers into channels formed by cam engagement flanges on the glass clips. As the camming action takes place, the carriers are lifted into use positions and catches on the glass clips engage catch openings on the carriers to secure the components together. Grooves in the carriers direct the cable sets, the ends of which are retained in the carriers by ferrules and cable take-up springs.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于可移动车窗的玻璃附件和组装方法，特别是在车门上。 一对玻璃夹连接在窗玻璃上，一对托架通过电缆组装安装在门上。 通过将载体上的凸轮引导肩部滑动到由玻璃夹上的凸轮接合凸缘形成的通道中来进行卡扣式安装。 当凸轮动作发生时，托架被提升到使用位置，并且夹子在玻璃夹上接合托架上的卡口，以将部件固定在一起。 载体中的凹槽引导电缆组件，其端部通过套圈和电缆吸收弹簧保持在载体中。

公开(公告)号：US07721487B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11836863

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: Terrence P. Costigan ,  Favad Shah

Inventor： Terrence P. Costigan ,  Favad Shah

IPC: B60J1/16

CPC classification number: B60J1/17

Abstract: The present invention concerns a glass attachment and method of assembly for a movable vehicle window, particularly in a vehicle door. A pair of glass clips are attached to a window glass, and a pair of carriers are mounted and retained in a door by cable sets. A snap-in installation is performed by sliding camming guide shoulders on the carriers into channels formed by cam engagement flanges on the glass clips. As the camming action takes place, the carriers are lifted into use positions and catches on the glass clips engage catch openings on the carriers to secure the components together. Grooves in the carriers direct the cable sets, the ends of which are retained in the carriers by ferrules and cable take-up springs.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于可移动车窗的玻璃附件和组装方法，特别是在车门上。 一对玻璃夹连接在窗玻璃上，一对托架通过电缆组装安装在门上。 通过将载体上的凸轮引导肩部滑动到由玻璃夹上的凸轮接合凸缘形成的通道中来进行卡扣式安装。 当凸轮动作发生时，托架被提升到使用位置，并且夹子在玻璃夹上接合托架上的卡口，以将部件固定在一起。 载体中的凹槽引导电缆组件，其端部通过套圈和电缆吸收弹簧保持在载体中。

公开(公告)号：US20090265993A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12108095

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Favad Shah ,  Kevin Koneval

Inventor： Favad Shah ,  Kevin Koneval

IPC: E05F11/48 ,  B60J1/08

CPC classification number: E05F11/488 ,  B60J5/0416 ,  E05F11/483 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/668 ,  E05Y2201/706 ,  E05Y2600/60 ,  E05Y2800/676 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: A window regulator assembly is described that comprises a window having a rear, front, bottom, and top edge, front and rear window run channels in which the rear and front window edges reversibly move, a plurality of carrier plates in contact with the bottom edge of the window, a plurality of pulleys, a plurality of pulley attachments, a cable wire, and a drive unit. Many of the components of the window regulator assembly may be formed from a thermoplastic material.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种窗口调节器组件，其包括具有后，前，底和顶部边缘的前窗和后窗运行通道的窗口，其中后窗和前窗边缘可逆地移动，多个承载板与底边缘接触 的多个滑轮，多个皮带轮附件，电缆线和驱动单元。 窗口调节器组件的许多部件可以由热塑性材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US20070132264A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11296930

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: Kevin Koneval ,  Favad Shah ,  Heather Golen ,  Jay Sypen ,  Fred Eberle

Inventor： Kevin Koneval ,  Favad Shah ,  Heather Golen ,  Jay Sypen ,  Fred Eberle

IPC: B62D33/03

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273

Abstract: A power actuator for moving automotive closure panels between opened and closed positions. The actuator is particularly adapted for actuating the rear tailgate of a pickup truck type vehicle and includes an electric drive motor, a flexible cable assembly, and a strut assembly coupled to the hinge of the tailgate. Electrical control signals are applied to cause the opening and closing motion upon appropriate input electrical signals from vehicle mounted switches. The actuator assembly provides controlled opening rotational rate of the tailgate against the force of gravity through the application of a reduced electrical power level applied to the motor by a separate power source or by shunting the motor to an electrodynamic braking effect. Closing of the tailgate is caused by applying full power to the electric motor. The invention also involves the design of a hinge assembly which efficiently transfers torque between the vehicle body and closure panel, while allowing serviceability of the closure panel.