公开(公告)号：US09493968B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14073388

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Joseph P. Fannon ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Hugh S. Bauer ,  Paulo M. Mendonca

IPC: E05B15/02 ,  E05B85/04 ,  E05B77/38

CPC classification number: E05B85/045 ,  E05B77/38 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/4987 ,  Y10T292/68

Abstract: A striker assembly includes a striker having an attachment portion, a shaft portion having a cylindrical outer surface, and a shoulder portion between the shaft portion and the attachment portion. The striker assembly also includes a striker sleeve having a wall that has an inner surface defining an interior space having first and second openings. The wall has corrugations such that the inner surface defines a plurality of concave portions and joining portions that interconnect the concave portions. The concave portions and the joining portions extend from the first opening to the second opening. The shaft portion is inside the interior space and the outer surface of the shaft portion contacts the joining portions of the inner surface of the striker sleeve.

Abstract translation: 撞击器组件包括具有附接部分的撞针，具有圆柱形外表面的轴部分和在轴部分和附接部分之间的肩部。 撞击器组件还包括具有壁的撞击套筒，所述壁具有限定具有第一和第二开口的内部空间的内表面。 壁具有波纹，使得内表面限定了互连凹部的多个凹部和接合部。 凹部和接合部从第一开口延伸到第二开口。 轴部位于内部空间内，轴部的外表面与撞针套内表面的接合部分接触。

公开(公告)号：US20150008705A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14491411

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： James M. Townson ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Robert T. Gazda ,  Mark L. Felzien

IPC: B62D25/12 ,  G01B5/25 ,  B62D65/06

CPC classification number: B62D25/12 ,  B62D25/084 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D65/06 ,  G01B5/24 ,  G01B5/25 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes a hood having a top side and an underside. Also included is a centering tool operatively coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure, the centering tool extending upwardly from the positioning and reinforcement structure. Further included is a hood locating aperture defined by the hood and located at the underside of the hood, the hood locating aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的罩组件包括具有顶侧和下侧的罩。 还包括定心工具，其可操作地联接到定位和加强结构的顶部支撑构件，定心工具从定位和加强结构向上延伸。 还包括由发动机罩限定并位于发动机罩的下侧处的发动机罩定位孔，发动机罩定位孔被构造成在其中容纳定心工具以将定位和加强结构定位到罩。

公开(公告)号：US08845010B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13735331

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： James M. Townson ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Robert T. Gazda ,  Mark L. Felzien

IPC: B62D25/08 ,  G01B5/24 ,  B62D65/06 ,  B62D25/12 ,  B62D25/10

CPC classification number: B62D25/12 ,  B62D25/084 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D65/06 ,  G01B5/24 ,  G01B5/25 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes a hood having a top side and an underside. Also included is a hood latch-striker reinforcement plate operably coupled to the underside of the hood and having a retaining recess. Further included is at least a portion of a centering tool removably disposed within the retaining recess and extending downwardly away from the underside of the hood. Yet further included is a centering bracket operably coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure and having an aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的罩组件包括具有顶侧和下侧的罩。 还包括可操作地联接到罩的下侧并且具有保持凹部的罩闩闩 - 撞击加强板。 进一步包括定心工具的至少一部分，其可移除地设置在保持凹部内并向下延伸远离罩的下侧。 还包括一个定心支架，其可操作地联接到定位和加强结构的顶部支撑构件，并且具有一个孔口，该孔口构造成在其中容纳定心工具以将定位和加强结构定位到罩子上。

公开(公告)号：US20140239653A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14073388

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Joseph P. Fannon ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Hugh S. Bauer ,  Paulo M. Mendonca

IPC: E05B15/02

CPC classification number: E05B85/045 ,  E05B77/38 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/4987 ,  Y10T292/68

Abstract: A striker assembly includes a striker having an attachment portion, a shaft portion having a cylindrical outer surface, and a shoulder portion between the shaft portion and the attachment portion. The striker assembly also includes a striker sleeve having a wall that has an inner surface defining an interior space having first and second openings. The wall has corrugations such that the inner surface defines a plurality of concave portions and joining portions that interconnect the concave portions. The concave portions and the joining portions extend from the first opening to the second opening. The shaft portion is inside the interior space and the outer surface of the shaft portion contacts the joining portions of the inner surface of the striker sleeve.

Abstract translation: 撞击器组件包括具有附接部分的撞针，具有圆柱形外表面的轴部分和在轴部分和附接部分之间的肩部。 撞击器组件还包括具有壁的撞击套筒，所述壁具有限定具有第一和第二开口的内部空间的内表面。 壁具有波纹，使得内表面限定了互连凹部的多个凹部和接合部。 凹部和接合部从第一开口延伸到第二开口。 轴部位于内部空间内，轴部的外表面与撞针套内表面的接合部分接触。

公开(公告)号：US20140062141A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13735331

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： James M. Townson ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Robert T. Gazda ,  Mark L. Felzien

IPC: G01B5/24 ,  B62D25/10

CPC classification number: B62D25/12 ,  B62D25/084 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D65/06 ,  G01B5/24 ,  G01B5/25 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes a hood having a top side and an underside. Also included is a hood latch-striker reinforcement plate operably coupled to the underside of the hood and having a retaining recess. Further included is at least a portion of a centering tool removably disposed within the retaining recess and extending downwardly away from the underside of the hood. Yet further included is a centering bracket operably coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure and having an aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的罩组件包括具有顶侧和下侧的罩。 还包括可操作地联接到罩的下侧并且具有保持凹部的罩闩闩 - 撞击加强板。 进一步包括定心工具的至少一部分，其可移除地设置在保持凹部内并向下延伸远离罩的下侧。 还包括一个定心支架，其可操作地联接到定位和加强结构的顶部支撑构件，并且具有一个孔口，该孔口构造成在其中容纳定心工具以将定位和加强结构定位到罩子上。

公开(公告)号：US11591030B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US17107743

申请日：2020-11-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Peter M. Snede ,  Derek L. Patterson

IPC: B62D33/037 ,  B60R3/02

Abstract: An endgate assembly includes a body and a quick-release receptacle. The body includes a first side and a second side opposing each other. The first side of the body defines a compartment accessible from the first side and spaced from the second side. The quick-release receptacle includes a platform. The quick-release receptacle is movable between a stowed position in which the quick-release receptacle is attached to the body within the compartment such that the platform and the first side cooperate to close the compartment, and a detached position in which the quick-release receptacle is released from the body to remove the quick-release receptacle from the compartment. A vehicle includes a cargo area and the endgate assembly as discussed above. The cargo area includes a floor, a first sidewall disposed transverse to the floor, and a second sidewall disposed transverse to the floor. The endgate assembly is coupled to the floor.

公开(公告)号：US11572023B1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US17392022

申请日：2021-08-02

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Derek L. Patterson ,  Ryan Cahill ,  William C. Bliss

IPC: B60R9/10 ,  B60R9/06

Abstract: A bike rack for a vehicle with a tailgate includes a major gate, a minor gate, and a hinge connecting the minor gate to the major gate. The minor gate includes a main body and a load stop configured to pivot relative to main body. The bike rack includes a load stop bracket and braces. The load stop bracket is configured to be placed onto the load stop when the load stop is in a vertical position such that the load stop bracket extends over a top surface of the load stop and is disposed on front and rear sides of the load stop. The braces are attached to the load stop bracket, configured to extend into holes in the hinge when the load stop bracket is placed onto the load stop, and configured to be disposed on opposite sides of a tire on a bike.

公开(公告)号：US20170291551A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15093141

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Gary W. Krajenke ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Anil A. Masih

IPC: B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

CPC classification number: B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/0273

Abstract: An articulating step includes a support member having a first end and a second end. A step member is pivotally connected relative to the support member. A first linkage member includes a first end portion pivotally connected to the support member, a second end portion operatively connected to the step member, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. A first selectively adjustable cam member is operatively connected to the support member. The first selectively adjustable cam member is configured and disposed to selectively engage with the first linkage member to establish a desired spacing between the step member and the second end of the support member.

公开(公告)号：US08979161B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13836632

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Derek L. Patterson ,  Paulo M. Mendonca ,  Paul E. Krajewski ,  Joseph E. Champa ,  Robert A. Greene

IPC: B60P1/267 ,  B60J5/10

CPC classification number: B60J5/107 ,  B60J5/0443 ,  B60J5/0463 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including an extruded support beam constructed and arranged to be used as an inner support for a vehicle end gate.

Abstract translation: 许多变型可以包括包括被构造和布置为被用作车辆端部门的内部支撑件的挤压支撑梁的产品。

公开(公告)号：US20140349560A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14328149

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC ,  DYNALLOY, INC.

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Mark A. Voss ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Lei Hao ,  Chandra S. Namuduri ,  James Holbrook Brown ,  Aragorn Zolno ,  John N. Owens ,  Alexander Millerman ,  Kevin B. Rober ,  Suresh Gopalakrishnan ,  Sanjeev M. Naik

IPC: B60J9/04 ,  B60H1/24 ,  B60H1/00

CPC classification number: B60J9/04 ,  B60H1/00735 ,  B60H1/241 ,  B60H1/249

Abstract: A vent assembly is disposed within an interior space of a vehicle for opening and closing fluid communication between the interior space and an exterior of the vehicle. The vent assembly includes a housing defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of vanes disposed in the openings. An actuator mechanism moves the vanes between an open position and a closed position, and includes a shaped memory alloy (SMA) member for actuating the vanes between the open and closed positions. The SMA member is activated when a hatch of the vehicle is opened to move the vanes into the open position and thereby open fluid communication between the interior space and the exterior to alleviate excessive air pressure buildup during closure of the hatch.

Abstract translation: 排气组件设置在车辆的内部空间内，用于打开和关闭内部空间和车辆外部之间的流体连通。 通气组件包括限定多个开口的壳体和设置在开口中的多个叶片。 致动器机构使叶片在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动，并且包括用于在打开位置和关闭位置之间致动叶片的成形记忆合金（SMA）构件。 当车辆的舱口被打开以使叶片移动到打开位置并且由此打开内部空间和外部之间的流体连通时，SMA构件被激活，以减轻在舱口闭合期间累积过大的空气压力。