公开(公告)号：US20070261306A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11746248

申请日：2007-05-09

Applicant: Ronald Hanna ,  Anthony Voegeli ,  Michael Slumba ,  Mary Slumba

Inventor： Ronald Hanna ,  Anthony Voegeli ,  Michael Slumba ,  Mary Slumba

IPC: E06B3/68

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05F1/10 ,  E05F1/1058 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A drive unit is provided for driving a liftgate of a motor vehicle between closed and open positions. The drive unit includes an outer tube having an end configured to couple the drive unit to one of the liftgate or the motor vehicle. The drive unit also includes an inner tube having an end configured to couple the drive unit to the other of the liftgate or the motor vehicle. The inner tube is telescopically engaged with the outer tube. The inner tube is movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the outer tube. An actuator is operative for actuating the inner tube relative to the outer tube between the retracted position and the extended position and causing movement of the liftgate between closed and open positions, respectively. The motor drive is housed within the outer tube. A biasing member is connected between the outer tube and the inner tube. The biasing member biases the inner tube relative to the outer tube and assists actuation of the inner tube toward the extended position.

Abstract translation: 提供驱动单元，用于在闭合位置和打开位置之间驱动机动车辆的升降门。 驱动单元包括具有被配置为将驱动单元耦合到提升门或机动车辆之一的端部的外管。 驱动单元还包括内管，其具有构造成将驱动单元联接到升降门或机动车辆中的另一个的端部。 内管与外管伸缩接合。 内管可以在缩回位置和相对于外管的延伸位置之间移动。 致动器用于在缩回位置和延伸位置之间相对于外管致动内管，并且分别使升降门在关闭位置和打开位置之间移动。 电动机驱动器容纳在外管内。 偏压构件连接在外管和内管之间。 偏置构件相对于外管偏压内管，并帮助内管朝向伸出位置的致动。

公开(公告)号：US06533082B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09728174

申请日：2000-12-01

Applicant: Jeremy J. Gill ,  Michael Slumba

Inventor： Jeremy J. Gill ,  Michael Slumba

IPC: F16D6536

CPC classification number: B60T7/107 ,  B60T7/108 ,  B60T13/746

Abstract: An electric parking brake includes a motor and a transmission coupling a threaded lead screw to the output shaft of the motor. The transmission preferably includes a plurality of helical gears such that the lead screw and the output shaft are coaxial. A guide shaft extends substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the lead screw. A drive nut threadably receives the lead screw and slidingly receives the elongate guide shaft. A brake cable is connected to the drive nut at a position preferably located midway between the lead screw and the guide shaft. In operation, rotation of the lead screw causes linear motion of the drive nut along the lead screw and the guide shaft which causes tensioning and untensioning of the brake cable. The assembly preferably includes a manual override device operatively connected to the lead screw for manual rotation of the lead screw.

Abstract translation: 电动驻车制动器包括电动机和将螺纹导螺杆连接到电动机的输出轴的变速器。 传动装置优选地包括多个螺旋齿轮，使得导螺杆和输出轴是同轴的。 引导轴基本上平行于并与间隔开的导螺杆延伸。 驱动螺母可螺纹地接纳导螺杆并滑动地容纳细长导向轴。 在优选位于导螺杆和引导轴之间的位置处，将制动电缆连接到驱动螺母。 在操作中，引导螺杆的旋转引起驱动螺母沿引导螺杆和导向轴的线性运动，导致制动电缆的张紧和未张紧。 组件优选地包括可操作地连接到导螺杆的手动超控装置，用于引导螺杆的手动旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20060000679A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10881298

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Ronald Hanna ,  Michael Slumba ,  Andrew Turner ,  Bryan Powrozek

Inventor： Ronald Hanna ,  Michael Slumba ,  Andrew Turner ,  Bryan Powrozek

IPC: F16D65/14

CPC classification number: B60T13/746 ,  B60T7/107

Abstract: An actuating assembly for an electronic parking brake includes a housing and motor secured to the housing and having an output shaft. A cable assembly is rotatably driven by the motor. A cable is anchored at a first end to the cable assembly and wraps around the cable assembly as the cable assembly rotates in a first direction. A first spring is secured to the cable assembly such that it is rotatable with the cable assembly. A drum receives the first spring, which is engageable with an interior surface of the drum to prevent rotation of the cable assembly. A plurality of grooves is formed on a surface of the drum. At least one roller element is positioned in a groove of the drum. A spring housing receives the drum and is secured to the housing. Each of a plurality of apertures in the spring housing receives a roller element.

Abstract translation: 用于电子驻车制动器的致动组件包括固定到壳体并具有输出轴的壳体和马达。 电缆组件由电动机可旋转地驱动。 当电缆组件沿第一方向旋转时，电缆被固定在电缆组件的第一端处并且围绕电缆组件卷绕。 第一弹簧被固定到电缆组件，使得其可以与电缆组件一起旋转。 鼓接收第一弹簧，其可与滚筒的内表面接合，以防止缆线组件旋转。 在滚筒的表面上形成多个凹槽。 至少一个滚轮元件被定位在滚筒的凹槽中。 弹簧壳体容纳鼓并固定到壳体。 弹簧壳体中的多个孔中的每个孔容纳辊元件。

公开(公告)号：US06662676B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US09911558

申请日：2001-07-24

Applicant: John Thomas Dittmar ,  Michael Slumba ,  James Sells

Inventor： John Thomas Dittmar ,  Michael Slumba ,  James Sells

IPC: G05G506

CPC classification number: B60T7/108 ,  B60T7/105 ,  Y10T74/20408 ,  Y10T74/20684

Abstract: A self adjusting parking brake system which automatically removes slack from a parking brake cable includes a fixed support and a hand-operated lever pivotably connected to the support for movement between brake-releasing and brake-engaging positions. A locking mechanism releasably maintains the lever in the brake-engaging position. The locking mechanism includes a main ratchet having a plurality of ratchet teeth and a main pawl having a pawl tooth engaging the plurality of ratchet teeth. A self-adjust mechanism connects the cable with the lever. The self-adjust mechanism includes an adjuster ratchet having a plurality of ratchet teeth and an adjuster pawl having a plurality pawl teeth. Only one of the plurality of pawl teeth fully engages the ratchet teeth at any one time. The adjuster pawl pivots about a pivot axis and has an approach angle of greater than forty-five degrees.

Abstract translation: 自动调节停车制动系统，其自动地从驻车制动器缆索中消除松弛，包括一个固定支架和一个手动操作杆，可枢转地连接到支架上，用于在制动释放和制动接合位置之间移动。 锁定机构可释放地将杠杆保持在制动器接合位置。 锁定机构包括具有多个棘轮齿的主棘轮和具有与多个棘齿啮合的棘爪齿的主棘爪。 自调节机构将电缆与杠杆连接。 自调节机构包括具有多个棘轮齿的调节棘爪和具有多个棘爪齿的调节棘爪。 多个棘爪齿中只有一个在任何一个时刻完全与棘轮啮合。 调节器棘爪围绕枢转轴线枢转并且具有大于四十五度的进入角。

公开(公告)号：US20070138722A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11406104

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Ronald Hanna ,  Michael Slumba

Inventor： Ronald Hanna ,  Michael Slumba

IPC: B60G13/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05F15/603 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10T74/18576 ,  Y10T74/18696 ,  Y10T74/18704

Abstract: A power strut assembly for a vehicle includes a first strut member having joined outer walls that define an interior cavity. The first strut member extends from a first end to a second end. The first end includes a base wall joined to the outer walls. A second strut member also having joined outer walls defining an inner cavity extends from a first end to a second end. The second strut member is telescopically disposed within the interior cavity of the first strut member. A lead screw extends from a first end to a second end and is rotatively retained at the first end of the first strut member. The lead screw extends into the interior cavities of the first and second strut members. A clutch is retained by the second strut member and the lead screw is positioned to interact with the clutch. The clutch is movable between a disengaged position relative to the lead screw where the clutch is free to travel longitudinally relative to the lead screw and an engaged position wherein rotation of the lead screw translates to longitudinal motion of the second strut member relative to the first strut member.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的动力支柱组件包括具有限定内腔的连接外壁的第一支柱构件。 第一支柱构件从第一端延伸到第二端。 第一端包括连接到外壁的底壁。 还具有连接限定内腔的外壁的第二支柱构件从第一端延伸到第二端。 第二支柱构件可伸缩地设置在第一支柱构件的内部空腔内。 导螺杆从第一端延伸到第二端，并被旋转地保持在第一支柱构件的第一端。 导螺杆延伸到第一和第二支柱构件的内部空腔中。 离合器由第二支柱构件保持，并且导螺杆被定位成与离合器相互作用。 离合器可在相对于导螺杆的脱离位置之间移动，其中离合器相对于导螺杆自由地纵向移动，并且接合位置，其中导螺杆的旋转平移到第二支柱构件相对于第一支柱的纵向运动 会员。

公开(公告)号：US20070096377A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11437339

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: Ronald Hanna ,  Michael Slumba

Inventor： Ronald Hanna ,  Michael Slumba

IPC: B60G13/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05F15/652 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/236 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/696 ,  E05Y2201/702 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10T74/18576 ,  Y10T74/18696 ,  Y10T74/18704

Abstract: A power drive assembly for a rear lift gate assembly of a vehicle includes a screw drive having a screw member and a clutch supported by the screw member.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后提升门组件的动力驱动组件包括具有螺钉构件的螺旋驱动器和由螺钉构件支撑的离合器。

公开(公告)号：US20050000762A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10811059

申请日：2004-03-26

Applicant: Bryan Powrozek ,  Michael Slumba

Inventor： Bryan Powrozek ,  Michael Slumba

IPC: B60T7/10 ,  B60T13/02 ,  B60T13/74 ,  F16D65/36

CPC classification number: B60T7/108 ,  B60T7/107 ,  B60T13/02 ,  B60T13/746

Abstract: An electrically powered actuator mechanism for operating a vehicle parking brake including a reversible electrical motor having output gearing driving a sector gear. A wrapped spring clutch drivingly connects the sector gear to an intermediate operator cable wind up wheel. The intermediate cable is connected to the brake cable to set the brakes when the operator cable is wound up by energization of the motor in one direction, with a load sensor turning off the motor when a predetermined tension load is reached. Locking motor gearing holds the brake in the set condition. Reversal of the motor upwinds the cable to release the parking brake. A self adjusting feature is provided by a pretensioned clock spring creating a torsional bias on the wind up wheel tending to maintain a predetermined tension in the brake cable. A spring clutch is released by engagement of a release arm to allow the clock spring to adjust the wind up wheel. A cable operated manual release causes a release lever to engage the clutch spring release arm to allow the cable to release although the clock spring monitoring a minimum tension after release of the winding wheel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作车辆驻车制动器的电动致动器机构，包括具有驱动扇形齿轮的输出齿轮的可逆电动机。 包裹的弹簧离合器将扇形齿轮驱动地连接到中间操作者电缆卷绕轮。 中间电缆连接到制动电缆，当操作者电缆通过电动机沿一个方向通电而卷绕时，通过负载传感器在达到预定的拉力负载时关闭电动机来设定制动器。 锁定电机齿轮将制动器保持在设定状态。 电机的倒转上升电缆以释放驻车制动器。 通过预张紧的时钟弹簧提供自调整特征，从而在卷绕轮上产生扭转偏压，以便在制动电缆中保持预定的张力。 通过释放臂的接合来释放弹簧离合器，以允许时钟弹簧调节卷扬轮。 电缆操作的手动释放导致释放杆接合离合器弹簧释放臂以允许电缆释放，尽管时钟弹簧在松开卷绕轮之后监测最小张力。