公开(公告)号：US10808339B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US15854223

申请日：2017-12-26

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Kuo-Huey Chen ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Steven C. Lang ,  Michael S. Foos ,  Suzanne M. Cody-Gump

IPC: D04B1/04 ,  D04B21/04 ,  D04B1/18 ,  H05B3/34 ,  D04B1/12

Abstract: A knitted structure is configured for heat generation and distribution. In some embodiments, the knitted structure includes a knitted fabric including a first knitted layer and a second knitted layer opposite the first knitted layer. The first knitted layer has a first thermal conductivity. The second knitted layer has a second thermal conductivity. The second thermal conductivity is greater than the first thermal conductivity to facilitate heat transfer toward the first knitted layer. The knitted structure may further include a plurality of electrodes at least partially disposed inside the knitted fabric. Each of the plurality of electrodes is configured to generate heat within the knitted fabric upon receipt of electrical energy in order to distribute heat along the knitted structure and toward the first knitted layer.

公开(公告)号：US09598111B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14473647

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Steven C. Lang ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Joseph M. Polewarczyk

IPC: B62D25/02 ,  B62D29/00

CPC classification number: B62D25/025 ,  B62D29/001

Abstract: A vehicle structural member, such as a rocker panel, including a micro-truss core. The structural member includes specially configured and opposing outer panels that are welded together to define a channel therein, where the micro-truss core is placed in one of the panels or is fabricated to one of the panels during the micro-truss fabrication process before the panels are secured together. The micro-truss core can include separate individual sections, where each section has a tailored stiffness for that location in the member, or the micro-truss core can be a continuous core, where different sections along the length of the core are fabricated with different stiffnesses.

公开(公告)号：US09511540B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14454598

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Jacob M. Hundley ,  Julien P. Mourou ,  Steven C. Lang

IPC: B60R13/02 ,  B29C65/36 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/50 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C69/00 ,  B29C53/02 ,  B29L31/30

CPC classification number: B29C65/3612 ,  B29C53/02 ,  B29C53/14 ,  B29C55/00 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/4875 ,  B29C65/5057 ,  B29C65/7841 ,  B29C65/7847 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/301 ,  B29C66/532 ,  B29C66/61 ,  B29C66/7252 ,  B29C66/73753 ,  B29C66/7394 ,  B29C66/81422 ,  B29C66/81423 ,  B29C69/00 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  B60R13/02

Abstract: A process for reinforcing a trim panel for a vehicle using one or more micro-truss reinforcement patches. Each micro-truss reinforcement patch is secured to an inner surface of a show surface panel of the trim panel while it is in a partially cured state and then fully cured. The micro-truss patch is fusion bonded to the panel.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用一个或多个微型桁架加强件补强车辆装饰板的方法。 每个微型桁架加固贴片在其处于部分固化状态并且然后完全固化时固定到装饰板的显示表面板的内表面上。 微型桁架贴片与面板融合。

公开(公告)号：US09475434B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14454611

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Mark O. Vann ,  Julien P. Mourou ,  Steven C. Lang

IPC: B60R13/00 ,  B60R13/02

CPC classification number: B60R13/02

Abstract: A technique for providing localized stiffening of a vehicle trim panel, especially for high curvature areas. The vehicle trim panel includes an outer panel having an outer show surface and an inner surface. A plurality of discrete reinforcement elements are bonded to the inner surface of the outer panel at locations where localized stiffening is desired. The discrete elements can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, where the combination of elements and the number of elements is selected for a particular trim panel stiffness.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供车辆装饰板的局部加强的技术，特别是对于高曲率区域。 车辆装饰板包括具有外表面和内表面的外板。 多个离散的加强元件在需要局部加强的位置处结合到外板的内表面。 离散元件可以具有各种不同的形状和尺寸，其中元件的组合和元件的数量被选择用于特定的装饰板刚度。

公开(公告)号：US09249608B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14269648

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Steven C. Lang ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Hesham A. Ezzat

IPC: E05B85/10

CPC classification number: E05B85/103 ,  E05B17/0016 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05B77/34 ,  E05B85/107

Abstract: A door assembly includes a structure including an exterior panel defining an opening, and a grab bar. The grab bar is moveable relative to the exterior panel. A first linkage system and a second linkage system interconnect the grab bar and the structure. A drive assembly is coupled to the first linkage system and the second linkage system to move the grab bar between an extended position and a retracted position. The drive assembly includes a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator that contracts in response to a control signal, to move the grab bar. A seal may be provided to seal between the grab bar and the structure. A heating element may provide a thermal load to heat the grab bar, a seal surrounding the grab bar, or both.

Abstract translation: 门组件包括包括限定开口的外部面板和抓斗的结构。 抓斗可相对于外板移动。 第一联动系统和第二联动系统将抓斗和结构互连。 驱动组件联接到第一连杆系统和第二连杆系统以使牵引杆在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动。 驱动组件包括形状记忆合金（SMA）致动器，其响应于控制信号收缩，以移动抓斗。 可以提供密封以在抓斗和结构之间进行密封。 加热元件可以提供热负荷以加热抓杆，围绕抓杆的密封件或两者。