公开(公告)号：US06709007B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10095339

申请日：2002-03-07

Applicant: John D. Gray ,  Philip A. Bunn ,  Bas Korte ,  Chris Hayes ,  Bruce Batchelder

Inventor： John D. Gray ,  Philip A. Bunn ,  Bas Korte ,  Chris Hayes ,  Bruce Batchelder

IPC: B60R2120

CPC classification number: B29C44/351 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/21652

Abstract: An airbag door system is provided comprising a substrate, an outer shell and a foam where all three layers possess a line of mechanical weakness with each line of mechanical weakness at least partially separating each layer into an airbag door portion and a trim member portion. The substrate line of mechanical weakness comprises at least one substrate aperture. The outer shell line of mechanical weakness comprises an outer shell reduced thickness portion defined by an outer shell sever extending partially through an outer shell thickness from an outer shell lower surface towards an outer shell upper surface. The foam line of mechanical weakness comprises a foam reduced thickness portion defined by a foam sever extending partially through a foam thickness from a foam lower surface towards a foam upper surface. The outer shell line of mechanical weakness is displaced relative to a foam line of mechanical weakness.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种安全气囊门系统，其包括基底，外壳和泡沫，其中所有三层都具有机械弱线，每条线的机械弱点至少部分地将每层分离成气囊门部分和装饰构件部分。 机械弱化的衬底线包括至少一个衬底孔。 机械薄弱的外壳线包括外壳缩小厚度部分，该外壳缩小厚度部分由外壳部分限定，该外壳部分通过外壳厚度从外壳下表面向外壳上表面部分延伸。 机械弱点的泡沫线包括由泡沫切割器限定的泡沫减薄厚度部分，其部分地从泡沫下表面朝向泡沫上表面延伸通过泡沫厚度。 机械弱点的外壳线相对于机械弱点的泡沫线移位。

公开(公告)号：US06402189B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09504398

申请日：2000-02-15

Applicant: John D. Gray ,  Philip A. Bunn ,  Bas Korte ,  Chris Hayes

Inventor： John D. Gray ,  Philip A. Bunn ,  Bas Korte ,  Chris Hayes

IPC: B60R2120

CPC classification number: B29C44/351 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/21652

Abstract: An airbag door system is provided comprising a substrate, an outer shell and a foam where all three layers possess a line of mechanical weakness with each line of mechanical weakness at least partially separating each layer into an airbag door portion and a trim member portion. The substrate line of mechanical weakness comprises at least one substrate aperture. The outer shell line of mechanical weakness comprises an outer shell reduced thickness portion defined by an outer shell sever extending partially through an outer shell thickness from an outer shell lower surface towards an outer shell upper surface. The foam line of mechanical weakness comprises a foam reduced thickness portion defined by a foam sever extending partially through a foam thickness from a foam lower surface towards a foam upper surface. The outer shell line of mechanical weakness is displaced relative to a foam line of mechanical weakness.

公开(公告)号：US06375878B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09658756

申请日：2000-09-08

Applicant: John D. Gray ,  C. Christopher Griggs ,  David M. Smoger

Inventor： John D. Gray ,  C. Christopher Griggs ,  David M. Smoger

IPC: B29C4406

CPC classification number: B29C44/351 ,  B29C44/1233 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  Y10T29/49888

Abstract: An instrument panel of an automotive vehicle includes a rigid retainer preformed with an air bag opening and a recessed ledge extending about the opening. A separately formed door is installed on the opening and hinged to the retainer along one edge. The remaining three edges overlie the ledge to prevent inward movement of the door. The retainer and door are placed in a cavity of a mold tool in spaced relation to an outer skin and foam constituents are reacted therebetween to develop a foam layer. A foam seal is provided at the interface of the ledge and door to prevent the escape of foam past the ledge.

Abstract translation: 机动车辆的仪表板包括预制有气囊开口的刚性保持器和围绕开口延伸的凹入凸缘。 一个单独形成的门安装在开口上并沿一个边缘铰接到保持器上。 剩余的三个边缘覆盖在凸缘上，以防止门向内移动。 保持器和门被放置在与外部皮肤间隔开的模具工具的空腔中，并且泡沫成分在其间反应以形成泡沫层。 在凸缘和门的接口处提供泡沫密封件，以防止泡沫通过凸缘。

公开(公告)号：US6131945A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US342283

申请日：1999-06-29

Applicant: Craig B. Labrie ,  Jimmy C. Rogers ,  John D. Gray ,  Bruce A. Batchelder ,  Michael J. Gallagher ,  Richard D. Rhodes, Jr.

Inventor： Craig B. Labrie ,  Jimmy C. Rogers ,  John D. Gray ,  Bruce A. Batchelder ,  Michael J. Gallagher ,  Richard D. Rhodes, Jr.

IPC: B60R21/216 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/217 ,  B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/216 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B29L2031/3038 ,  B60R2021/2163 ,  B60R21/2171

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying an air bag through an automotive dash panel includes an air bag door integrally formed in the panel and defined by a frangible edge of reduced cross section. A dispenser supports the air bag behind the door. A metal reaction plate is positioned between the air bag and the door. When the air bag inflates it forces the reaction plate to bend around a horizontal hinge line. As the reaction plate rotates it concentrates inflation force along a lower portion of the frangible door edge. This helps predictably separate the door from the dash panel by tearing along the lower door edge and allowing the tear to propagate up two side edges. In one embodiment, the tear also propagates across an upper edge to completely separate the door from the panel. At least one, and preferably two or three tethers limit how far the door can travel during air bag inflation. A stop member may be included to limit reaction plate bending. After deployment, the reaction plate remains in a position that prevents the door from returning to its original position.

Abstract translation: 用于通过汽车仪表板部署气囊的装置包括一体地形成在面板中并由横截面减小的易碎边缘限定的气囊门。 分配器支持门后面的气囊。 金属反应板位于气囊和门之间。 当气囊膨胀时，迫使反作用板围绕水平铰链线弯曲。 当反应板旋转时，其沿着易碎门边缘的下部集中充气力。 这有助于通过沿着下门边缘撕裂来预防性地将门与仪表板分开，并允许撕裂沿着两个侧边缘传播。 在一个实施例中，撕裂也通过上边缘传播，以使门与面板完全分开。 至少一个，优选两个或三个系绳限制了在气囊充气期间车门能行进多远。 可以包括止动构件以限制反作用板弯曲。 在部署之后，反应板保持在防止门返回其原始位置的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5992876A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US152566

申请日：1998-09-14

Applicant: John D. Gray

Inventor： John D. Gray

IPC: B60K37/00 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/2165

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/21652

Abstract: A cover assembly for concealing an automotive vehicle air bag restraint assembly with an air bag, an air bag housing and a gas generator located in the housing for supplying gas to the air bag in response to vehicle impact. The cover assembly includes an inner retainer panel secured between the air bag and a vehicle passenger compartment. An air bag door is mounted within an opening in the retainer panel. A hinge connects the door to the retainer panel and allows the door to swing open under the force of an inflating air bag. A foam layer is sandwiched between an outer skin and the retainer panel and extends across both the retainer panel and the air bag door. A weakened tear-seam is formed in an outer surface of the outer skin and runs parallel to and adjacent an edge of the door opposite the hinge. A rigid applique is supported in a layered disposition over the outer skin to conceal the weakened tear-seam from passenger compartment occupants.

Abstract translation: 一种用于隐藏具有气囊的机动车辆气囊约束组件的盖组件，位于所述壳体中的气囊壳体和气体发生器，用于响应于车辆撞击而将气体供应到所述气囊。 盖组件包括固定在气囊和车辆乘客舱之间的内保持板。 安全气囊门安装在保持板内的开口内。 铰链将门连接到保持板，并允许门在充气气囊的力下摇摆打开。 泡沫层夹在外皮和保持板之间，并延伸穿过保持板和气囊门。 在外皮的外表面上形成弱化的撕裂缝，并且与铰链相对的平行于邻近门的边缘延伸。 在外皮上分层布置支撑刚性贴花以隐藏来自乘客舱乘员的弱化的撕裂缝。

公开(公告)号：US5816609A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US690854

申请日：1996-08-01

Applicant: John D. Gray ,  Kevin Logeman ,  Fred Rheinlander ,  Jim Rogers ,  Michael Gorman

Inventor： John D. Gray ,  Kevin Logeman ,  Fred Rheinlander ,  Jim Rogers ,  Michael Gorman

IPC: B32B7/02 ,  B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/215 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B60R21/2165

Abstract: An interior trim panel for a motor vehicle has an opening for deployment of an air bag and a discrete air bag door that is attached to the interior trim panel for closing the opening and for being opened by an air bag when it is deployed. The door includes a retainer that hinges the door to the trim panel and a covering that includes a frangible flap at an end of the retainer that holds down an end of the door and breaks away when the air bag is deployed. An alternate interior trim panel has another discrete air bag door that includes a bracket attached to the retainer for establishing the location of the hinge line. Another alternate interior trim panel arrangement has an integrated or invisible air bag door that includes a bracket attached to the retainer for establishing the location of the hinge line in an invisible door arrangement.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的内部装饰板具有用于展开气囊的开口和附接到内部装饰板的分离的气囊门，用于关闭开口并且在展开时由安全气囊打开。 门包括将门铰接到装饰板的保持器和包括在保持器的端部处的易碎折板的盖子，该挡板在门的一端保持并且在气囊展开时被分离。 另一个内部装饰板具有另一个独立的气囊门，其包括附接到保持器的支架，用于建立铰链线的位置。 另一个可选的内饰板装置具有集成或不可见的气囊门，其包括附接到保持器的支架，用于将铰链线的位置确定在不可见的门装置中。

公开(公告)号：US5806880A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-15

申请号：US719004

申请日：1996-09-24

Applicant: John D. Gray

Inventor： John D. Gray

IPC: B60K37/00 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R2021/21652

Abstract: A cover assembly for concealing an automotive vehicle air bag restraint assembly with an air bag, an air bag housing and a gas generator located in the housing for supplying gas to the air bag in response to vehicle impact. The cover assembly includes an inner retainer panel secured between the air bag and a vehicle passenger compartment. An air bag door is mounted within an opening in the retainer panel. A hinge connects the door to the retainer panel and allows the door to swing open under the force of an inflating air bag. A foam layer is sandwiched between an outer skin and the retainer panel and extends across both the retainer panel and the air bag door. A weakened tear-seam is formed in an outer surface of the outer skin and runs parallel to and adjacent an edge of the door opposite the hinge. A rigid applique is supported in a layered disposition over the outer skin to conceal the weakened tear-seam from passenger compartment occupants.

公开(公告)号：US5673931A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US561545

申请日：1995-11-22

Applicant: John D. Gray ,  Michael Larson ,  Salvatore J. Moceri ,  Michael Gorman

Inventor： John D. Gray ,  Michael Larson ,  Salvatore J. Moceri ,  Michael Gorman

IPC: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165

Abstract: A cover assembly for concealing an air bag restraint system in a vehicle passenger compartment has an underlying support and air bag door substrate. The door substrate is held in the closed position by flexible tabs that are disposed in a slot at the confronting edge of the support. When the air bag inflates, it engages the door substrate and pushes the tabs out of the slot to release the door substrate. The door substrate then swings open rupturing the covering to provide an opening through the cover assembly for deployment of the air bag.

Abstract translation: 用于隐藏车辆乘客舱中的气囊约束系统的盖组件具有下面的支撑和气囊门基板。 门基板通过设置在支撑件的相对边缘上的槽中的柔性突片保持在关闭位置。 当气囊膨胀时，它与门基板接合并将突出部件推出槽，以释放门基板。 然后，门基板使打开的开口摆动，从而提供通过盖组件的开口以展开气囊。

公开(公告)号：US5321760A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-14

申请号：US977235

申请日：1992-11-16

Applicant: John D. Gray

Inventor： John D. Gray

IPC: B60R11/00 ,  B60R11/02 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04B1/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/026 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  H04R1/025 ,  B60R2011/0024 ,  B60R2011/0082 ,  B60R2011/0084 ,  B60R2011/0087 ,  B60R2011/0092 ,  H04R2201/025

Abstract: A retractable speaker assembly for an automobile is disclosed which includes a housing containing at least one loudspeaker, a first actuator for selectively moving the housing between a retracted position and an extended position, and a second actuator for rotating the housing sideways so that the speaker can be directed toward the left or right side of the automobile interior. The actuators are remotely controlled by the driver or other occupant of the automobile

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于汽车的可伸缩扬声器组件，其包括容纳至少一个扬声器的壳体，用于在缩回位置和延伸位置之间选择性地移动壳体的第一致动器和用于使壳体侧向旋转的第二致动器， 指向汽车内部的左侧或右侧。 致动器由驾驶员或其他乘客驾驶员进行远程控制

公开(公告)号：US5316715A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-31

申请号：US881724

申请日：1992-05-08

Applicant: John D. Gray

Inventor： John D. Gray

IPC: B29C41/18 ,  B29C41/22 ,  B29C39/12

CPC classification number: B29C41/22 ,  B29C41/18 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2995/0021 ,  Y10S264/60 ,  Y10S425/047

Abstract: An apparatus and process for manufacturing multiple thin walled hollow shells for parts such as automobile door panels, arm rests, and instrument panels from thermoplastic plastisol includes a pair of plastisol charge boxes each forming a separate compartment and members for joining the charge boxes with an open ended mold. The mold has a divider rib thereon that is inaccessible by straight vertical engagement of a seal assembly on the divider. An indexable divider wall is operatively connected between the charge boxes so that the divider wall can be selectively extended and retracted at an angle with respect to the vertical and against the mold at the divider rib thereon for allowing separation of the casting surfaces having different colors fixed thereon and the subsequent fusing of the casting surfaces to one another at the divider.

Abstract translation: 用于制造用于诸如汽车门板，扶手和来自热塑性增塑溶胶的仪表板的部件的多个薄壁中空壳的装置和方法包括一对增塑溶胶充电箱，每个形成一个单独的隔室，以及用于将充电箱与打开 结束模具。 模具在其上具有分隔肋，其不能通过分隔件上的密封组件的直接垂直接合而接近。 可转位分隔壁可操作地连接在充电箱之间，使分隔壁可以选择性地相对于垂直方向以一定角度延伸和缩回，并在其上的分隔肋处与模具相连，以允许将具有不同颜色的铸造表面分离固定 并且随后在分隔器处将铸造表面彼此熔合。