公开(公告)号：US07163303B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10847010

申请日：2004-05-17

Applicant: Sanjiv Venkatram

Inventor： Sanjiv Venkatram

IPC: G01D11/28

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60K2350/1064 ,  B60K2350/203

Abstract: An illuminated pointer for an instrument includes an arm section for indicating a display parameter on the instrument, a tail section, and a bridge section extending between the tail section and the arm section. The tail section is configured to focus light received from a light source through the bridge section and into the arm section to more evenly illuminate and/or enhance the brightness of the arm section.

Abstract translation: 用于仪器的照明指示器包括用于指示仪器上的显示参数的臂部分，尾部部分和在尾部与臂部之间延伸的桥接部分。 尾部构造成将从光源接收的光聚焦到桥部并进入臂部，以更均匀地照亮和/或增强臂部的亮度。

公开(公告)号：US07131858B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US11016919

申请日：2004-12-21

Applicant: Arkady Y. Zerebilov

Inventor： Arkady Y. Zerebilov

IPC: H01R13/56

CPC classification number: H01R9/0518 ,  H01R13/567 ,  H01R24/40 ,  H01R24/545 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: A right-angle connector for a coaxial cable has two main components. A first component and second component are made of electrically conductive material. The second component is attached to the first component such that the second component can rotate relative to the first component. The components are temporarily latched in an initial in-line configuration. In this configuration, the two components have a common, straight central axis and receive a terminal crimped on a stripped end of a coaxial cable. The terminal is fastened within a block of dielectric material in the first component at a mating end of the connector. The second component is then rotated to bend the cable end. The second component locks into a second configuration wherein a central axis of the second component is perpendicular to a central axis of the first component. An exposed braided conductive sheath of the cable end is clamped on a section of the second component by a cylindrical ferrule.

Abstract translation: 用于同轴电缆的直角连接器具有两个主要部件。 第一部件和第二部件由导电材料制成。 第二部件附接到第一部件，使得第二部件可以相对于第一部件旋转。 这些组件被暂时锁定在初始的在线配置中。 在这种构造中，两个部件具有共同的直的中心轴线并且接收压接在同轴电缆的剥离端上的端子。 端子在连接器的配合端处固定在第一部件中的电介质材料块内。 然后旋转第二个部件以使电缆端部弯曲。 第二部件锁定成第二构造，其中第二部件的中心轴线垂直于第一部件的中心轴线。 电缆端的暴露的编织导电护套通过圆柱形套圈夹紧在第二部件的一部分上。

公开(公告)号：US07128514B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US11101503

申请日：2005-04-08

Applicant: Howard Stephen Le Beau

Inventor： Howard Stephen Le Beau

IPC: F16B37/08 ,  F16B37/16 ,  F16B39/04 ,  F16B39/22

CPC classification number: F16B37/0892

Abstract: A clip has a retainer for securing the clip and a wire harness to a bolt protruding from a vehicle surface. The retainer includes a beam having an aperture with an inner wall. The aperture receives the bolt. A flange projects into the aperture from the wall. An opening in the wall opposite the flange communicates with a passage in the beam. A sliding component of the retainer has a flanged end for insertion into the passage and through the beam into the aperture. The flange and the flanged end of the component are received between selected threads of the bolt to clamp the bolt in the aperture. Projections extending from opposite edges of the sliding component are received in cavities along side walls of the beam passage in positions corresponding to the size of the bolt. The projections and cavities cooperate to secure the sliding component in the beam.

Abstract translation: 夹子具有用于将夹子和线束固定到从车辆表面突出的螺栓的保持器。 保持器包括具有带有内壁的孔的梁。 孔接收螺栓。 一个凸缘从墙壁伸入孔中。 与凸缘相对的壁中的开口与梁中的通道连通。 保持器的滑动部件具有用于插入通道并通过梁进入孔的凸缘端。 部件的凸缘和法兰端接纳在螺栓的选定螺纹之间，以将螺栓夹紧在孔中。 从滑动部件的相对边缘延伸的突出部沿着与梁的尺寸相对应的位置沿着梁通道的侧壁容纳在空腔中。 突起和空腔配合以将滑动部件固定在梁中。

公开(公告)号：US07116110B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US11173287

申请日：2005-06-30

Applicant: Kang Li

Inventor： Kang Li

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/025

Abstract: An electronic device with thermal fault protection wherein temperature sensors are not employed to detect an unbalanced thermal runaway condition. The device employs resistor networks to monitor a voltage differential that can be affected by transistor leakage currents. Configuration of the electronic device in this manner provides accurate and reliable fault protection from both unbalanced thermal runaway conditions and some manufacturing defects without the need for temperature sensors. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 具有热故障保护的电子设备，其中温度传感器不用于检测不平衡的热失控状况。 该器件采用电阻网络来监视可能受晶体管漏电流影响的电压差。 以这种方式配置电子设备可以提供准确可靠的故障保护，从不平衡的热失控条件和一些制造缺陷不需要温度传感器。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US07102496B1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-05

申请号：US10208280

申请日：2002-07-30

Applicant: Raymond P. Ernst, Jr. ,  Terry B. Wilson

Inventor： Raymond P. Ernst, Jr. ,  Terry B. Wilson

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/096725

Abstract: A sensor system for use in a vehicle that integrates sensor data from more than one sensor in an effort to facilitate collision avoidance and other types of sensor-related processing. The system include external sensors for capturing sensor data external to the vehicle. External sensors can include sensors of a wide variety of different sensor types, including radar, image processing, ultrasonic, infrared, and other sensor types. Each external sensor can be configured to focus on a particular sensor zone external to the vehicle. Each external sensor can also be configured to focus primarily on particular types of potential obstacles and obstructions based on the particular characteristics of the sensor zone and sensor type. All sensor data can be integrated in a comprehensive manner by a threat assessment subsystem within the sensor system. The system is not limited to sensor data from external sensors. Internal sensors can be used to capture internal sensor data, such a vehicle characteristics, user attributes, and other types of interior information. Moreover, the sensor system can also include an information sharing subsystem of exchanging information with other vehicle sensor systems or for exchanging information with non-vehicle systems such as a non-movable highway sensor system configured to transmit and receive information relating to traffic, weather, construction, and other conditions. The sensor system can potentially integrate data from all different sources in a comprehensive and integrated manner. The system can integrate information by assigning particular weights to particular determinations by particular sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的传感器系统，其集成来自多个传感器的传感器数据，以便于避免碰撞和其他类型的传感器相关处理。 该系统包括用于捕获车辆外部的传感器数据的外部传感器。 外部传感器可以包括各种不同传感器类型的传感器，包括雷达，图像处理，超声波，红外和其他传感器类型。 每个外部传感器可以配置成聚焦在车辆外部的特定传感器区域。 每个外部传感器还可以被配置为基于传感器区域和传感器类型的特定特征来主要集中在特定类型的潜在障碍物和障碍物上。 传感器系统中的威胁评估子系统可以综合整合所有传感器数据。 该系统不限于来自外部传感器的传感器数据。 内部传感器可用于捕获内部传感器数据，如车辆特性，用户属性和其他类型的内部信息。 此外，传感器系统还可以包括与其他车辆传感器系统交换信息的信息共享子系统，或用于与诸如不可移动的公路传感器系统之类的非车辆系统交换信息的信息共享子系统，其被配置为发送和接收与交通，天气， 施工等条件。 传感器系统可以以全面和集成的方式潜在地整合来自所有不同来源的数据。 该系统可以通过将特定权重分配给特定传感器的特定确定来整合信息。

公开(公告)号：US07093948B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US11013104

申请日：2004-12-15

Applicant: Ching Fong ,  Brian Dehmlow

Inventor： Ching Fong ,  Brian Dehmlow

IPC: G01D11/28

CPC classification number: G01D11/28 ,  B60K37/02

Abstract: A display device with a face, a pointer, a drive unit, a light guide, a housing member, a first light source and a plurality of second light sources. The face has translucent face indicia and a plurality of translucent indicators. The pointer is disposed on a front side of the dial face and is driven by an output shaft of the drive unit. The light guide, which is disposed rearwardly of the dial face and surrounds the output shaft, includes a guide structure into which a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart apertures are formed. Each of the apertures are aligned to an associated one of the indicators. The housing member is disposed rearwardly of the light guide and includes a plurality of light tunnels, each of which extending into an associated one of the apertures. The first light source disposed rearwardly of the light guide and disposed about the output shaft. The second light source having a plurality of lamps, each of which being disposed in a corresponding one of the light tunnels and being operable for transmitting light through the corresponding one of the light tunnels and illuminating a corresponding one of the indicators.

Abstract translation: 具有面，指针，驱动单元，导光体，壳体构件，第一光源和多个第二光源的显示装置。 该脸部具有半透明面部标记和多个半透明指示器。 指针被配置在表盘的前侧，由驱动单元的输出轴驱动。 布置在表盘后方并围绕输出轴的导光板包括导向结构，多个周向间隔开的孔形成于该导向结构中。 每个孔径与相关联的一个指示器对准。 壳体构件设置在光导的后方，并且包括多个光通道，每个光通道延伸到相关联的一个孔中。 第一光源设置在导光体的后方并围绕输出轴设置。 第二光源具有多个灯，每个灯被设置在相应的一个光通道中，并且可操作以将光透过相应的一个光通道并照亮相应的一个指示器。

公开(公告)号：US07087839B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US10193565

申请日：2002-07-11

Applicant: Michael W. Gajewski

Inventor： Michael W. Gajewski

IPC: H02G3/00

CPC classification number: H02G3/00 ,  Y10T29/49201

Abstract: A slack-based method for determining fastener placement tolerances for a wire harness relative to a vehicle mounting point layout. The method uses a determination of maximum permissible slack between pairs of adjacent mounting points to calculate tolerances for each point-to-point segment of the wire harness. The determination of maximum permissible slack is made by inspection of the vehicle mounting point layout between each set of mounting points, and in particular is based on real-life slack-limiting factors found to exist between the mounting points. The point-to-point tolerances are easily summed to determine an overall harness length sufficient to create the desired slack and tolerances. The overall length can be optimized for the greatest number of fastener placement options with the least amount of excess harness.

Abstract translation: 用于确定线束相对于车辆安装点布局的紧固件布置公差的基于松弛的方法。 该方法使用确定相邻安装点对之间的最大允许松弛度来计算线束的每个点对点段的公差。 通过检查每组安装点之间的车辆安装点布局来确定最大允许松弛度，特别是基于发现存在于安装点之间的实际的松弛限制因素。 点对点公差容易相加以确定足以产生期望的松弛和公差的总线束长度。 可以使用最少量的多余线束，为最大数量的紧固件放置选项优化总长度。

公开(公告)号：US06126458A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-03

申请号：US353479

申请日：1999-07-13

Applicant: Jonathan Mark Gregory, II ,  Brian Christopher Schweitzer ,  Bryan Donald Cole ,  Brian L. Wagner

Inventor： Jonathan Mark Gregory, II ,  Brian Christopher Schweitzer ,  Bryan Donald Cole ,  Brian L. Wagner

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  H01R13/60 ,  H01R13/621 ,  H02G3/16 ,  H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6215

Abstract: A bussed electrical center (BEC) assembly includes a BEC having a BEC connector on its lower surface, and a lower housing adapted to be secured in position within an automobile engine compartment. Flexible retaining arms extend upwardly from the housing and engage a connector and secure it in a pre-set position in the housing. When the BEC is later mounted to the housing, the connector is automatically aligned with the BEC connector and a shroud extending downwardly from the BEC contacts the retaining arms and deflects them outwardly so that the connector is released from the pre-set position and is free to slide upwardly toward the BEC connector. A bolt passes through the BEC connector and engages a captive nut in the connector so that rotation of the bolt draws the connector upwardly into engagement with the BEC connector. The apparatus permits the BEC to be installed in an automotive vehicle without requiring that the connector be mated with the lower side of the BEC before attaching the BEC to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 总线电气中心（BEC）组件包括在其下表面上具有BEC连接器的BEC和适于固定在汽车发动机舱内的适当位置的下壳体。 柔性保持臂从壳体向上延伸并且接合连接器并将其固定在壳体中的预定位置。 当BEC稍后安装到外壳上时，连接器将自动与BEC连接器对齐，并且从BEC向下延伸的护罩与保持臂接触并向外偏转，从而使连接器从预置位置释放并释放 向上滑向BEC连接器。 螺栓穿过BEC连接器并与连接器中的固定螺母接合，使得螺栓的旋转将连接器向上拉到与BEC连接器接合。 该装置允许BEC安装在机动车辆中，而不需要在将BEC连接到车辆之前将连接器与BEC的下侧配合。

公开(公告)号：US20240235102A9

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US17969319

申请日：2022-10-19

Applicant: Yazaki North America, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Joseph Advey

IPC: H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/639

CPC classification number: H01R13/5213 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R13/639

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first locking mechanism. The second connector includes a housing and a seal shroud. The housing includes a seal positioned along an exterior surface of the housing. The seal shroud surrounds the housing and includes a second locking mechanism configured to mate with the first locking mechanism. The seal shroud is movable between a first position and a second position while the first locking mechanism is mated with the second locking mechanism. The seal shroud at least partially covers the seal of the housing in the first position and the seal shroud exposes the seal to an interior facing surface of the first connector in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US20220089027A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17028712

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Yazaki North America, Inc.

Inventor： Ching Fong ,  Franky Tenka

IPC: B60K37/02 ,  B60R11/02 ,  G02B27/01

Abstract: Methods of flocking and various embodiments of head-up displays for a vehicle are contemplated. Some embodiments of a head-up display unit can include a display unit configured to display an image onto an observation surface of a vehicle and trim structure located about a periphery of the display unit. The trim structure can have an exterior surface configured to be exposed to an interior compartment of the vehicle. A substantially uniform and continuous adhesive layer can be located directly on and in contact with an entire extent of the exterior surface. Flocking can be applied by an air gun such that flocking is dispersed directly on and in contact with the adhesive layer and such that no backing layer exists between the flocking and the exterior surface. Some embodiments of the methods of flocking can include spraying an adhesive and spraying flocking onto trim for a head-up display device.