公开(公告)号：US07469928B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11342782

申请日：2006-01-30

Applicant: Gunter K. Clute

Inventor： Gunter K. Clute

IPC: B60R22/20

CPC classification number: B60R22/46 ,  B60R22/105 ,  B60R2022/4685

Abstract: A safety restraint system for a vehicle is disclosed. The safety restraint system has a seat belt webbing for restraining an occupant of the vehicle, a seat belt retractor, a deflector, a height adjuster, a latch plate deflector, a buckle and a communication link. The seat belt retractor mounted to a first structural member of the vehicle for securing the seat belt to the vehicle and allowing protraction and retraction of the seat belt. The retractor has at least two load limiting modes. The deflector receives the seat belt webbing and directs the seat belt webbing across the shoulder of the occupant. The height adjuster secures the deflector to a second structural member of the vehicle. The deflector is positionable between at least two locations along the height adjuster. The latch plate deflector receives the seat belt webbing and redirects the seat belt webbing across the lap of the occupant. The buckle receives and removably secures the latch plate deflector when the seat belt is in use by the occupant. The communication link is attached at a first end adjacent the height adjuster and at a second end to the retractor for switching the retractor from at least one load limiting mode to another.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的安全约束系统。 安全限制系统具有用于限制车辆乘员的安全带织带，安全带卷收器，偏转器，高度调节器，闩锁板偏转器，带扣和通信连杆。 安装在车辆的第一结构构件上的安全带卷收器用于将座椅安全带固定到车辆上并允许安全带的伸出和缩回。 牵开器具有至少两个负载限制模式。 导流板接收安全带安全带，并将安全带安全带穿过乘员的肩膀。 高度调节器将偏转器固定到车辆的第二结构构件。 偏转器可沿着高度调节器定位在至少两个位置之间。 闩锁板偏转器接收安全带织带并且将安全带织带重新定位在乘员的膝盖上。 当乘员使用安全带时，带扣可接收并可拆卸地固定闩锁板偏转器。 通信链路在与高度调节器相邻的第一端处附接，并且在第二端附接到牵开器，用于将牵开器从至少一个负载限制模式切换到另一端。

公开(公告)号：US07455741B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US11326528

申请日：2006-01-05

Applicant: Brett Hussey ,  Douglas R Tingey ,  Dario G. Brisighella, Jr.

Inventor： Brett Hussey ,  Douglas R Tingey ,  Dario G. Brisighella, Jr.

IPC: C06B29/02 ,  C06B47/00 ,  D03D23/00

CPC classification number: C06D5/06 ,  B60R21/2646 ,  C06B45/00 ,  C06C9/00 ,  F42B3/04 ,  F42B5/16

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of gas generant that may be used in airbag inflators. This new type of gas generant is designed to be flexible such that it may be used in side-curtain airbag applications and other situations where flexibility of the gas generant is required or desirable. The gas generant will generally include a flexible igniter, which in some instances, will be an electrical wire. The gas generant also includes one or more beads that are made from a gas-generating material. Each of the beads has a connector passage that is designed such that the flexible igniter may be strung through the connector passage in the beads. In some instances, the connector passage will be a hole in the bead through which the flexible igniter may be passed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及可用于气囊充气机中的新型气体发生剂。 这种新型的气体发生器被设计成具有柔性的，使得它可以用于侧帘安全气囊应用以及需要或希望的气体发生剂的灵活性的其它情况。 气体发生剂通常将包括柔性点火器，其在某些情况下将是电线。 气体发生剂还包括由气体发生材料制成的一个或多个珠粒。 每个珠具有连接器通道，其被设计成使得柔性点火器可以穿过珠中的连接器通道。 在一些情况下，连接器通道将是珠子中的孔，柔性点火器可穿过该孔。

公开(公告)号：US20080203716A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11679439

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Brent PARKS ,  David GREEN ,  Mark ENDERS

Inventor： Brent PARKS ,  David GREEN ,  Mark ENDERS

IPC: B60R21/23

CPC classification number: B60R21/2338 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R2021/23384

Abstract: A tether release mechanism for a restraining element of a restraint protection system includes a base, a retention device and an actuator. The retention device is coupled to the base for movement between a locked position and a release position. The restraining element is secured relative to the base in the locked position and is movable relative to the base in the release position. The retention device includes a portion for releasably engaging the restraining element. The actuator is operatively associated with the retention device and is operative for at least initiating movement of the retention device from the locked position to the release position.

Abstract translation: 用于约束保护系统的限制元件的系绳释放机构包括基座，保持装置和致动器。 保持装置联接到基座以在锁定位置和释放位置之间移动。 限制元件相对于基座固定在锁定位置，并且在释放位置可相对于基座移动。 保持装置包括用于可释放地接合限制元件的部分。 致动器与保持装置可操作地相关联，并且可操作用于至少启动保持装置从锁定位置到释放位置的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080201033A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11708873

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: Bernard DeMersseman ,  Kangwon Lee

Inventor： Bernard DeMersseman ,  Kangwon Lee

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01B21/24 ,  B60W40/107 ,  B60W40/109 ,  B60W2420/52 ,  G01S7/4026 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2007/403 ,  G01S2007/4034 ,  G01S2007/4091 ,  G01S2013/9353 ,  G01S2013/9375

Abstract: A misalignment detection sensor assembly is provided, which includes a forward-looking sensor having a sensing direction along a first axis and an inertia sensor configured to sense acceleration along a second axis, the second axis having a fixed relationship with respect to the first axis. A misalignment detection system uses the misalignment detection sensor assembly and a signal processing system to calculate a misalignment angle between the first axis and the direction of forward motion of the sensor assembly. A method of detecting angular misalignment of a forward-looking sensor assembly is also disclosed, which includes measuring acceleration along an axis having a fixed relationship with respect to the sensing axis of the forward-looking sensor assembly and comparing the acceleration measurement with a predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种未对准检测传感器组件，其包括具有沿着第一轴线的感测方向的前视传感器和被配置为沿着第二轴线感测加速度的惯性传感器，所述第二轴线相对于所述第一轴线具有固定的关系。 未对准检测系统使用未对准检测传感器组件和信号处理系统来计算第一轴线与传感器组件的向前运动方向之间的不对准角度。 还公开了一种检测前视传感器组件的角度偏移的方法，其包括测量沿着与前瞻性传感器组件的感测轴线具有固定关系的轴线的加速度，并将加速度测量值与预定阈值进行比较 。

公开(公告)号：US07407186B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11089100

申请日：2005-03-24

Applicant: Larry D. Rose ,  Ronald B. Casper ,  Trudy Lewis

Inventor： Larry D. Rose ,  Ronald B. Casper ,  Trudy Lewis

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/231

CPC classification number: B60R21/201 ,  B60R21/233 ,  B60R21/235 ,  B60R2021/23123 ,  B60R2021/23382 ,  B60R2021/23509 ,  B60R2021/23566

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of methods and apparatus relating to automotive airbags. In one embodiment of the invention, an airbag cushion is provided having four primary panels. A front panel is provided having a substantially rectangular front face. Two substantially triangular side faces are positioned opposite from one another in the inflated airbag cushion, both of which are connected with the front panel. A rear panel including an upper rear face and a lower rear face is also provided. The upper rear face is connected to a first side of both the first and second side faces and the lower rear face is connected to a second side of both the first and second side faces.

Abstract translation: 公开了与汽车安全气囊相关的方法和装置的实施例。 在本发明的一个实施例中，提供了具有四个主面板的气囊垫。 提供具有大致矩形前面的前面板。 两个大致三角形的侧面在充气安全气囊中彼此相对设置，两者都与前面板连接。 还提供了包括上后表面和下后表面的后面板。 上后表面连接到第一和第二侧面的第一侧，下后表面连接到第一和第二侧面的第二侧。

公开(公告)号：US07384067B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-10

申请号：US11327801

申请日：2006-01-06

Applicant: Brent A. Parks ,  Heath Knight-Newbury ,  David Parkinson

Inventor： Brent A. Parks ,  Heath Knight-Newbury ,  David Parkinson

IPC: B60R21/13 ,  B60N2/427

CPC classification number: B60R21/13 ,  B60N2/4242 ,  B60N2/42727 ,  B60N2/4279 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/135

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of safety system that is designed to protect a vehicle occupant during a rollover crash. The safety system will generally include a vehicle seat and a sensor. The sensor is designed to sense the occurrence of a rollover crash. The safety system also includes a support member that has an undeployed mode and a deployed mode. The support member converts from the undeployed mode into the deployed mode when a signal is received from the sensor indicating a rollover. The support member will generally be housed within the vehicle seat when the support member is in the undeployed mode. The support member is also anchored to the floor pan of the vehicle. When the support member is deployed into the deployed mode, the support member is disposed in effective engagement with the vehicle roof to limit movement of the roof toward the vehicle seat during rollover conditions. Accordingly, the likelihood that the vehicle roof will be collapsed onto the vehicle occupant during a crash is significantly reduced.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种新型的安全系统，其被设计成在翻车碰撞期间保护车辆乘客。 安全系统通常包括车辆座椅和传感器。 传感器设计用于感测翻车碰撞的发生。 安全系统还包括具有未部署模式和部署模式的支撑构件。 当从传感器接收到指示翻转的信号时，支撑构件从未部署模式转换为展开模式。 当支撑构件处于未部署模式时，支撑构件通常将被容纳在车辆座椅内。 支撑构件也固定在车辆的地板上。 当支撑构件部署到展开模式时，支撑构件被布置成与车顶部有效接合，以在翻车状态期间限制车顶朝向车辆座椅的移动。 因此，在碰撞期间车顶将塌陷到车辆乘员身上的可能性大大降低。

公开(公告)号：US07380815B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US10818294

申请日：2004-04-05

Applicant: Larry D. Rose ,  Jesse R. Crookston

Inventor： Larry D. Rose ,  Jesse R. Crookston

IPC: B60R21/021

CPC classification number: B60R21/231 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/0004

Abstract: An inflatable safety restraint assembly for a vehicle having a front instrument panel and a side pillar. The inflatable safety restraint assembly includes an inflator device and a gas flow control structure connected in gas flow communication to the inflator device to receive inflation gas supplied by the inflator device. The inflatable safety restraint assembly also includes an airbag cushion that is connected in gas flow communication to the gas flow control structure. Upon activation of the inflator device, initial deployment of the airbag cushion occurs from a lower portion of the side pillar. The initial deployment of the airbag cushion occurs in a cross-vehicle direction toward a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的可充气安全约束组件，其具有前仪表板和侧支柱。 充气式安全约束装置包括充气装置和气体流量控制结构，气体流动控制结构以与气体流动连通的方式连接到充气装置以接收由充气装置供应的充气气体。 充气安全约束组件还包括气体连通气体连接到气流控制结构的气囊垫。 在充气机装置启动时，气囊的初始展开从侧柱的下部发生。 安全气囊垫的初始部署朝向车辆的纵向中心线在十字交叉方向上发生。

公开(公告)号：US07373944B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11023155

申请日：2004-12-27

Applicant: Bradley W. Smith ,  Matthew A. Cox

Inventor： Bradley W. Smith ,  Matthew A. Cox

IPC: F16K17/40

CPC classification number: F16K17/38 ,  F16K17/403 ,  Y10T137/1647 ,  Y10T137/1767

Abstract: A relief valve and related systems and methods are disclosed for use in fluid distribution lines. The relief valve comprises a body defining a cavity and comprising at least first and second openings in fluid communication with the cavity. A connector piece is connected to the body at the first opening to connect the valve to a fluid distribution line. A rupture disc is disposed within and obstructs the first opening. When it is desired that fluid from the fluid distribution line be vented from the system, the rupture disc is punctured and thereby allows for fluid communication through the first opening of the valve.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于流体分配管线的安全阀和相关系统和方法。 安全阀包括限定空腔的主体，并且包括至少与空腔流体连通的第一和第二开口。 连接件在第一开口连接到主体，以将阀连接到流体分配管线。 破裂盘设置在第一开口内并阻塞第一开口。 当期望来自流体分配管线的流体从系统排出时，破裂盘被刺穿，从而允许通过阀的第一开口的流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US07370721B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11004116

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Thomas Zelmer ,  Jon E. Burrow ,  Jennifer Grove

Inventor： Thomas Zelmer ,  Jon E. Burrow ,  Jennifer Grove

IPC: B60R22/195

CPC classification number: B60R22/03 ,  B60R22/1952 ,  B60R22/1954 ,  B60R2022/1806 ,  B60R2022/1957 ,  B60R2022/4642

Abstract: A device and method for tensioning a vehicle seatbelt are disclosed. The device has a motor, a pulley, a first cable, and a seatbelt buckle. The motor has a motor output for transferring rotational energy developed in the motor. The pulley is in communication with the motor output for receiving the rotational energy developed in the motor. The first cable has first and second ends. The first end is coupled to the pulley. The seatbelt buckle is coupled to the second end of the cable. The rotation of the pulley causes movement of the seatbelt buckle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于张紧车辆安全带的装置和方法。 该装置具有电动机，滑轮，第一电缆和安全带扣。 电动机具有用于传递在电动机中产生的旋转能的电动机输出。 滑轮与电动机输出端连通，用于接收在电动机中产生的旋转能量。 第一根电缆具有第一和第二端。 第一端连接到滑轮。 安全带扣连接到电缆的第二端。 滑轮的旋转导致安全带扣的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07357415B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US11127665

申请日：2005-05-11

Applicant: Mark L. Enders ,  David J. Green

Inventor： Mark L. Enders ,  David J. Green

IPC: B60R21/04

CPC classification number: B60R21/02 ,  B60R2021/0051 ,  B60R2021/024 ,  B60R2021/0246 ,  B60R2021/0273 ,  F15B15/16 ,  F15B15/19

Abstract: A safety device for use in an automobile that comprises a bolster and a telescoping mechanism. The telescoping mechanism extends when pressurized by the rapid introduction of a fluid. Following extension, the telescoping mechanism vents the fluid to allow the device to be retracted.

Abstract translation: 一种用于汽车的安全装置，包括摇枕和伸缩机构。 当通过快速引入流体加压时，伸缩机构延伸。 延伸后，伸缩机构排出流体以允许装置缩回。