公开(公告)号：US6095475A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US178123

申请日：1998-10-23

Applicant: David C. Willms ,  Pascal Garrido

Inventor： David C. Willms ,  Pascal Garrido

IPC: B60N2/16 ,  F16M13/00 ,  A47C1/06

CPC classification number: B60N2/1615 ,  B60N2/1675

Abstract: A manual adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of a vehicle seat includes mounting brackets for supporting a seat bottom that is movable between a lowered position and a raised position. Separate adjustment assemblies can be installed at the front and rear portions of the seat for adjusting the height of the front portion independently from the rear portion. Or, a single adjustment assembly can be used to adjust the height of either the front or rear portion where the adjustment assembly includes a connecting linkage assembly to correspondingly adjust the height of the other portion of the seat bottom. The adjustment assembly includes a torque tube extends between the mounting brackets and is actuated by an actuator that selectively supplies rotational input to the torque tube. A drive link is supported on one end of the torque tube and is fixed for rotation with the torque tube as the tube receives input from the actuator. The adjustment assembly also includes a spring that operates with the torque tube and the drive link to assist movement of the seat member from the lowered position to the raised position when actuated by the actuator.

Abstract translation: 用于调节车辆座椅的高度的手动调节组件包括用于支撑可在降低位置和升高位置之间移动的座椅底部的安装支架。 可以在座椅的前部和后部安装单独的调节组件，用于独立于后部调节前部的高度。 或者，可以使用单个调节组件来调整前部或后部的高度，其中调整组件包括连接联动组件，以相应地调节座椅底部的另一部分的高度。 调节组件包括在安装支架之间延伸的扭矩管，并且通过选择性地向扭矩管提供旋转输入的致动器来致动。 驱动连杆支撑在扭矩管的一端，并且当管接受来自致动器的输入时，固定用于与扭矩管一起旋转。 调节组件还包括与转矩管和驱动连杆一起工作的弹簧，以便当由致动器致动时，座椅构件从降低位置移动到升高位置。

公开(公告)号：US6092873A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US207331

申请日：1998-12-08

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Roger Freund ,  Nills O. Olsson

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Roger Freund ,  Nills O. Olsson

IPC: B60N2/07 ,  A47C1/02

CPC classification number: B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0732 ,  B60N2/0747

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back supported with respect to a seat bottom and is attached to the vehicle by a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has an inboard track assembly and an outboard track assembly that are both mounted to a vehicle structure with the track assemblies being spaced apart from one another. Each track assembly includes a first track and a second track supported for movement relative to the first track. The seat bottom is supported on the second track for horizontal movement with the second track as seat position is adjusted. A single locking mechanism is supported on one of the inboard or outboard track assemblies. The locking mechanism moveable between a locked position where the locking mechanism maintains the second track in a selected position relative to the first track and an unlocked position where the second track is moves with respect to the first track to a desired seat position. The mounting assembly further includes a manual actuator for selectively moving the locking mechanism between the locked and unlocked positions. A truss structure extends between the inboard and outboard track assemblies to provide structural support for the seat assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括相对于座椅底部支撑的座椅靠背，并通过安装组件附接到车辆。 安装组件具有内侧轨道组件和外侧轨道组件，其均安装到车辆结构上，轨道组件彼此间隔开。 每个轨道组件包括第一轨道和第二轨道，该轨道被支撑用于相对于第一轨道运动。 座椅底部支撑在第二轨道上用于水平运动，第二轨道作为座椅位置被调整。 其中一个内侧或外侧轨道组件支撑单个锁定机构。 锁定机构可以在锁定机构将第二轨道相对于第一轨道保持在选定位置的锁定位置和第二轨道相对于第一轨道移动到期望的座椅位置的解锁位置之间移动。 安装组件还包括用于在锁定位置和解锁位置之间选择性地移动锁定机构的手动致动器。 桁架结构在内侧和外侧轨道组件之间延伸以提供用于座椅组件的结构支撑。

公开(公告)号：US6036253A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US115924

申请日：1998-07-15

Applicant: Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Pascal Garrido

IPC: B60N2/06 ,  B60N2/07 ,  B60N2/02

CPC classification number: B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0705 ,  B60N2/072

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is attached to a vehicle support structure by a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a first track and a second track supported for movement relative to the first track. This allows the seat assembly to be adjusted forwardly or rearwardly by a seat occupant. The seat assembly preferably includes a seat belt assembly that is supported solely by the seat assembly. Thus, all forces that are exerted on the seat assembly are transferred to the mounting assembly. An aluminum track assembly is provided to reduce weight and overall cost of the mounting assembly. The first track has a first pair of sidewalls interconnected by a first base portion and the second track has a second pair of sidewalls interconnected by a second base portion. The first pair of sidewalls each have a first arcuate bearing surface and the second pair of sidewalls each have a second arcuate bearing surface opposite from the first arcuate bearing surface. A bearing member is inserted between the first and second tracks and presents a bearing surface for engaging the first and second arcuate bearing surfaces. The bearing member resiliently supports the second track with respect to the first track.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件通过安装组件附接到车辆支撑结构。 安装组件包括第一轨道和第二轨道，该轨道被支撑为相对于第一轨道运动。 这允许座椅组件由座椅乘客向前或向后调节。 座椅组件优选地包括仅由座椅组件支撑的座椅安全带组件。 因此，施加在座椅组件上的所有力传递到安装组件。 提供铝轨道组件以减轻安装组件的重量和总体成本。 第一轨道具有通过第一基部互连的第一对侧壁，第二轨道具有通过第二基部互连的第二对侧壁。 第一对侧壁各自具有第一弓形轴承表面，并且第二对侧壁各自具有与第一弓形轴承表面相对的第二弧形支承表面。 轴承构件插入在第一和第二轨道之间，并且具有用于接合第一和第二弓形轴承表面的支承表面。 轴承构件相对于第一轨道弹性地支撑第二轨道。

公开(公告)号：US06614200B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09833164

申请日：2001-04-11

Applicant: Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

Inventor： Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

IPC: G05B500

CPC classification number: H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05Y2900/542 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: An AC motor is utilized to drive a closure on a vehicle. The use of the AC motor provides valuable benefits with regard to cost and size. Further, a three-phase AC motor may be utilized, and the pulses in its power supply monitored to determine an obstruction in the path of the closure. Frequency control may also be utilized to provide optimum control of the drive of the component at both start-up and stop.

公开(公告)号：US06538400B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09850771

申请日：2001-05-08

Applicant: Craig Rae Fowler ,  Jerome Quere ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Charles Hopson ,  Pascal Garrido ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

Inventor： Craig Rae Fowler ,  Jerome Quere ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Charles Hopson ,  Pascal Garrido ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

IPC: H02P780

CPC classification number: H02K11/35 ,  H02K11/33

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling multiple vehicle systems includes a single power supply that provides a direct current source. The power supply is comprised of a thirty-six volt (36 V) battery power distribution system. A converter is electrically connected to the power supply to convert direct current to alternating current. A plurality of induction motors are used to operate various vehicle systems. The motors receive alternating current via electrical connections between the converter and the motors. A central processor is connected to relays sending power to each of the motors and provides control signals to the motors based on input from control members used to activate each of the various vehicle systems. At least one sensor is associated with each of the motors to monitor voltage or current of the respective motor and to generate a diagnostic signal that is sent to the processor. The processor generates a warning signal when any of the diagnostic signals indicates that voltage within the respective motor is outside a predetermined range. A piezoelectric material is associated with each of the motors to provide an internal control signal for the motor. The piezoelectric material can be used to control acceleration or deceleration of the motor based on the rotational force of a rotor within the motor or can be use to activate an auxiliary winding in the motor based on mechanical input to the respective controller.

公开(公告)号：US06290199B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US09371143

申请日：1999-08-09

Applicant: Pascal Garrido ,  Hugh D. Downey

Inventor： Pascal Garrido ,  Hugh D. Downey

IPC: F16M1300

CPC classification number: B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/067 ,  B60N2/0747

Abstract: A drive assembly for a seat adjuster is used to adjust the longitudinal position of a vehicle seat between a plurality of positions. The drive assembly includes a first track mounted to a vehicle structure a second track that is supported for longitudinal movement relative to the first track. A bracket is fixed relative to the first track and has an opening through which a drive nut is inserted. The drive nut has a threaded central bore and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the drive nut moves relative to the bracket through the opening. In the second position the drive nut contacts the bracket to form a positive structural engagement between the drive nut and the bracket. A screw shaft has an elongated body with an external threaded surface that engages the threaded central bore in the drive nut to move the second track between a plurality of adjusted positions relative to the first track. A drive motor is used to drive the screw shaft relative to the drive nut only when the drive nut is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract translation: 用于座椅调节器的驱动组件用于在多个位置之间调节车辆座椅的纵向位置。 驱动组件包括安装到车辆结构的第一轨道，第二轨道被支撑以相对于第一轨道纵向移动。 支架相对于第一轨道固定，并具有一个开口，驱动螺母穿过该开口插入。 驱动螺母具有螺纹中心孔，并且可在第一位置和第二位置之间旋转。 在第一位置，驱动螺母通过开口相对于支架移动。 在第二位置，驱动螺母接触支架，以在驱动螺母和支架之间形成积极的结构接合。 螺杆轴具有带有外螺纹表面的细长主体，该外螺纹表面与驱动螺母中的螺纹中心孔接合，以使第二轨道相对于第一轨道在多个调节位置之间移动。 驱动马达仅在驱动螺母从第一位置移动到第二位置时相对于驱动螺母驱动螺杆轴。

公开(公告)号：US06264158B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09207795

申请日：1998-12-09

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Gregory D. Collins ,  Roger Freund ,  Nils Olsson

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Gregory D. Collins ,  Roger Freund ,  Nils Olsson

IPC: F16M1300

CPC classification number: B60N2/1853 ,  B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0747 ,  B60N2/1803 ,  B60N2/181

Abstract: A support structure for a vehicle seat assembly which allows the seat position to be adjusted forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the vehicle. The seat support structure is mounted to a vehicle structure and includes a first track, a second track, a torque tube and a brace member supported for movement relative to the first track with the seat bottom being supported on the second track for movement relative to the first track. A restraint bracket which is attached to the seat belt is adjacent the torque tube and second track without the necessity of fasteners. The restraint bracket mounting allows a force to be transfered to the associated torque tube, first track, and second track. The present invention further provides a method of seat assembly in which the torque tube is maintained under compression and the brace member under tension to provide a rigid, integral seat support structure.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆座椅组件的支撑结构，其允许座椅位置相对于车辆向前或向后调节。 座椅支撑结构安装到车辆结构，并且包括第一轨道，第二轨道，扭矩管和支撑构件，支撑构件相对于第一轨道运动，座椅底部被支撑在第二轨道上，用于相对于第一轨道运动 第一轨 附接到安全带的约束支架与扭矩管和第二轨道相邻，而不需要紧固件。 约束支架安装允许力传递到相关联的扭矩管，第一轨道和第二轨道。 本发明还提供一种座椅组件的方法，其中扭矩管保持在压缩状态并且支撑构件处于张力下以提供刚性的一体式座椅支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US06250704B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09372951

申请日：1999-08-12

Applicant: Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Pascal Garrido

IPC: B60N202

CPC classification number: B60N2/305 ,  B60N2/01583 ,  B60N2/06 ,  B60N2/3011 ,  B60N2/3093 ,  B60N2/366

Abstract: A vehicle fold-and-flip seat assembly includes a first track and a second track supported for movement relative to the first track for horizontal seat adjustment. A seat bottom is supported on the second track for movement with the second track and is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A seat back is supported on a pivot bracket mounted to the second track and pivots relative to the seat bottom between an upright position and a folded position. A first lever is rotatably supported on the second track to control the movement of the seat back between the upright and folded positions when selectively actuated by a control assembly. A latch mechanism is used to secure a rear portion of the first track to the vehicle structure and is movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. A second lever is rotatably supported on the second track to control the movement of the latch mechanism between the latched and unlatched positions when selectively actuated by the control assembly such that the seat bottom along with the folded seat back can be flipped from the horizontal position to the vertical position when the latch is in the unlatched position.

Abstract translation: 车辆折叠和翻转座椅组件包括第一轨道和第二轨道，所述第一轨道和第二轨道相对于用于水平座椅调节的第一轨道被运动。 座椅底部支撑在第二轨道上，用于与第二轨道一起运动，并且可在水平位置和垂直位置之间移动。 座椅靠背支撑在安装到第二轨道上的枢轴支架上，并且在直立位置和折叠位置之间相对于座椅底部枢转。 第一杠杆可旋转地支撑在第二轨道上，以在由控制组件选择性地致动时控制座椅靠背在直立位置和折叠位置之间的移动。 闩锁机构用于将第一轨道的后部固定到车辆结构，并且可以在闩锁位置和解锁位置之间移动。 第二杠杆可旋转地支撑在第二轨道上，以在由控制组件选择性地致动时控制闩锁机构在锁定位置和解锁位置之间的移动，使得座椅底部与折叠的座椅靠背可以从水平位置翻转到 当闩锁处于解锁位置时的垂直位置。

公开(公告)号：US6036267A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US103029

申请日：1998-06-23

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido

IPC: B60N2/07 ,  B60N2/08 ,  A47C1/023

CPC classification number: B60N2/0825 ,  B60N2/0705 ,  B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0843 ,  B60N2/0887

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back supported with respect to a seat bottom and is attached to the vehicle by a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a locking device rotatably mounted on an upper track that moves relative to a lower track. The locking device includes at least one locking tooth that engages one or more slots on the lower track so that the upper track and the seat are maintained in a fixed position relative to the lower track. The mounting assembly includes a release member for disengaging the locking device and adjusting the position of the seat. The release member is rotatably supported on the second track and selectively moves into a release position when actuated by a substantially vertical force. This causes the locking device to rotate out of the locked position and into the unlocked position such that the second track can move relative to the first track allowing the seat position to be adjusted.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括相对于座椅底部支撑的座椅靠背，并通过安装组件附接到车辆。 安装组件包括可旋转地安装在相对于下轨道移动的上轨道上的锁定装置。 锁定装置包括与下轨道上的一个或多个狭槽接合的至少一个锁定齿，使得上轨道和座椅相对于下轨道保持在固定位置。 安装组件包括用于分离锁定装置并调节座椅的位置的释放构件。 释放构件可旋转地支撑在第二轨道上，并且当由基本垂直的力驱动时选择性地移动到释放位置。 这导致锁定装置旋转离开锁定位置并进入解锁位置，使得第二轨道能够相对于第一轨道移动，从而允许调整座椅位置。

公开(公告)号：US5941494A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US140107

申请日：1998-08-25

Applicant: Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Pascal Garrido

IPC: B60N2/08 ,  B60N2/07 ,  B60N2/433 ,  F16M13/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/43 ,  B60N2/0715

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back supported for movement relative to the seat bottom such that seat position can be adjusted forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the vehicle. A mounting assembly mounts the seat to a vehicle structure and includes a first track, a second track supported for movement relative to the first track with the seat bottom being supported on the second track for movement with the second track, and an actuator for selectively controlling the movement of the second track with respect to the first track. A locking assembly is moveable between a locked position where the locking assembly prevents relative movement between the first and second tracks and an unlocked position where the second track is movable relative to the first track. The locking assembly includes a rod, a retainer, and a nut. The rod defines a longitudinal axis of rotation and is fixed to the second track for movement therewith. The retainer is fixed to the first track, and the nut is supported on the rod for rotation about the axis and has at least one pawl member. The nut is rotated at a variable rate of rotation by the rod as the second track moves, and has a rotational force that varies with the rate of rotation such that the pawl engages the retainer to move the locking assembly into the locked position when the rotational force exceeds a pre-determined rotational force limit.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括座椅底部和座椅靠背，所述座椅底座和座椅靠背相对于座椅底部移动，使得座椅位置可以相对于车辆向前或向后调节。 安装组件将座椅安装到车辆结构，并且包括第一轨道，第二轨道，其被支撑为相对于第一轨道运动，座椅底部被支撑在第二轨道上，用于与第二轨道一起运动，以及用于选择性地控制 第二轨道相对于第一轨道的运动。 锁定组件可以在锁定组件防止第一和第二轨道之间的相对运动的锁定位置和第二轨道相对于第一轨道可移动的解锁位置之间移动。 锁定组件包括杆，保持器和螺母。 杆限定了纵向旋转轴线并且固定到第二轨道以与其一起运动。 保持器固定到第一轨道，并且螺母被支撑在杆上以围绕轴线旋转并且具有至少一个棘爪构件。 随着第二轨道移动，螺母以可变速度旋转，并且具有随着旋转速率而变化的旋转力，使得棘爪与保持器接合，以在旋转时将锁定组件移动到锁定位置 力超过预定的旋转力极限。