Local energy absorber
    101.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10023239B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US15173149

    申请日:2016-06-03

    Abstract: A vehicle hood covering an underhood object includes an inner surface of the vehicle hood facing the underhood object and spaced from the underhood object, and an outer surface of the vehicle hood opposite the inner surface. A local energy absorber is operatively attached to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. The local energy absorber is a multiply-connected structure. The local energy absorber includes a wall defining an interior surface having symmetry about a central plane normal to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. A plurality of apertures is defined in the wall symmetrically about the central plane to initiate buckling and fracture in the wall during an impact applied to the outer surface defining an impact event having a duration of less than 20 milliseconds.

    Microtruss replacing structural foam in body structural application

    公开(公告)号:US09598111B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-21

    申请号:US14473647

    申请日:2014-08-29

    CPC classification number: B62D25/025 B62D29/001

    Abstract: A vehicle structural member, such as a rocker panel, including a micro-truss core. The structural member includes specially configured and opposing outer panels that are welded together to define a channel therein, where the micro-truss core is placed in one of the panels or is fabricated to one of the panels during the micro-truss fabrication process before the panels are secured together. The micro-truss core can include separate individual sections, where each section has a tailored stiffness for that location in the member, or the micro-truss core can be a continuous core, where different sections along the length of the core are fabricated with different stiffnesses.

    Designs and processes for using discrete stiffeners to create light, stiff and strong automotive structures
    106.
    发明授权
    Designs and processes for using discrete stiffeners to create light, stiff and strong automotive structures 有权
    使用分立扶强材来制造轻型,坚固和坚固的汽车结构的设计和工艺

    公开(公告)号:US09475434B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-25

    申请号:US14454611

    申请日:2014-08-07

    CPC classification number: B60R13/02

    Abstract: A technique for providing localized stiffening of a vehicle trim panel, especially for high curvature areas. The vehicle trim panel includes an outer panel having an outer show surface and an inner surface. A plurality of discrete reinforcement elements are bonded to the inner surface of the outer panel at locations where localized stiffening is desired. The discrete elements can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, where the combination of elements and the number of elements is selected for a particular trim panel stiffness.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于提供车辆装饰板的局部加强的技术,特别是对于高曲率区域。 车辆装饰板包括具有外表面和内表面的外板。 多个离散的加强元件在需要局部加强的位置处结合到外板的内表面。 离散元件可以具有各种不同的形状和尺寸,其中元件的组合和元件的数量被选择用于特定的装饰板刚度。

    Local energy absorber
    107.
    发明授权
    Local energy absorber 有权
    本地能量吸收器

    公开(公告)号:US09381879B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US14539132

    申请日:2014-11-12

    Abstract: A vehicle hood covering an underhood object includes an inner surface of the vehicle hood facing the underhood object and spaced from the underhood object, and an outer surface of the vehicle hood opposite the inner surface. A local energy absorber is operatively attached to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. The local energy absorber is a multiply-connected structure. The local energy absorber includes a wall defining an interior surface having symmetry about a central plane normal to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. A plurality of apertures is defined in the wall symmetrically about the central plane to initiate buckling and fracture in the wall during an impact applied to the outer surface defining an impact event having a duration of less than 20 milliseconds.

    Abstract translation: 覆盖下层物体的车罩包括面向底座物体的车辆罩的内表面并与底座物体间隔开,车辆罩的外表面与内表面相对。 局部能量吸收器可操作地附接到车辆罩的内表面。 当地的能量吸收器是一个多重连接的结构。 局部能量吸收器包括限定内部表面的壁,所述内表面具有围绕与车辆罩的内表面垂直的中心平面对称的内表面。 围绕中心平面对称地在壁中限定多个孔,以在施加到外表面的冲击期间在壁中起始弯曲和断裂,限定持续时间小于20毫秒的冲击事件。

    Flush door handle with shape memory alloy drive and heated handle to body seal
    109.
    发明授权
    Flush door handle with shape memory alloy drive and heated handle to body seal 有权
    刷形门把手带形状记忆合金驱动和加热手柄到身体密封

    公开(公告)号:US09249608B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-02

    申请号:US14269648

    申请日:2014-05-05

    Abstract: A door assembly includes a structure including an exterior panel defining an opening, and a grab bar. The grab bar is moveable relative to the exterior panel. A first linkage system and a second linkage system interconnect the grab bar and the structure. A drive assembly is coupled to the first linkage system and the second linkage system to move the grab bar between an extended position and a retracted position. The drive assembly includes a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator that contracts in response to a control signal, to move the grab bar. A seal may be provided to seal between the grab bar and the structure. A heating element may provide a thermal load to heat the grab bar, a seal surrounding the grab bar, or both.

    Abstract translation: 门组件包括包括限定开口的外部面板和抓斗的结构。 抓斗可相对于外板移动。 第一联动系统和第二联动系统将抓斗和结构互连。 驱动组件联接到第一连杆系统和第二连杆系统以使牵引杆在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动。 驱动组件包括形状记忆合金(SMA)致动器,其响应于控制信号收缩,以移动抓斗。 可以提供密封以在抓斗和结构之间进行密封。 加热元件可以提供热负荷以加热抓杆,围绕抓杆的密封件或两者。

    Active material actuation utilizing bi-stable mechanical overload protection
    110.
    发明授权
    Active material actuation utilizing bi-stable mechanical overload protection 有权
    使用双稳态机械过载保护的主动材料启动

    公开(公告)号:US08850901B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US13770340

    申请日:2013-02-19

    CPC classification number: G01L1/04 F03G7/065

    Abstract: An actuation assembly adapted for driving a load, and protecting against overload conditions, includes an actuator defining a stroke, and an overload protection device including at least one elastic member having a nonlinear force-deflection characteristic defining a limit point and negative stiffness region, drivenly coupled to the actuator opposite the load, and operable to provide a secondary work output path when an overload condition exists.

    Abstract translation: 适于驱动负载并防止过载状况的致动组件包括限定行程的致动器以及过载保护装置,该过载保护装置包括具有限定极限点和负刚度区域的非线性力 - 偏转特性的至少一个弹性构件, 耦合到致动器与负载相对,并且可操作以在存在过载条件时提供次级工作输出路径。

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