公开(公告)号：US20110032720A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12462493

申请日：2009-08-04

Applicant: Xiaolu Chen ,  James M. Helms

Inventor： Xiaolu Chen ,  James M. Helms

IPC: F21V7/00 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: F21V7/16 ,  B60Q1/076 ,  F21S41/32 ,  F21V7/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A vehicle headlamp having a pivotal multifaceted reflector, a light source, and an actuator typically including a solenoid, the actuator disposed and coupled to the multifaceted reflector and to other portions of the headlamp so as to pivot, under the action of the actuator, into a first position to generate a first beam of light serving as a high beam, and into a second position to generate a second beam of light serving as a low beam, and so providing a high beam and a low beam using the same light source, fixed within the headlamp, and a single reflector. In some embodiments, the high beam meets FMVSS 108 requirements for a vehicle headlamp high beam, and the low beam meets FMVSS 108 requirements for a vehicle headlamp low beam.

Abstract translation: 具有枢转多面反射器，光源和通常包括螺线管的致动器的车辆前照灯，致动器设置并联接到多面反射器和头灯的其他部分，以便在致动器的作用下枢转成致动器 第一位置，用于产生用作远光束的第一光束，并且进入第二位置以产生用作近光束的第二光束，并且因此使用相同光源提供远光束和近光束， 固定在前照灯内，以及单个反射器。 在一些实施例中，远光灯满足车辆前照灯远光束的FMVSS 108要求，并且低光束满足车辆前照灯近光束的FMVSS 108要求。

公开(公告)号：US07854538B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US12284411

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: F21S8/10 ,  F21V7/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/0052 ,  F21S41/13 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S41/17 ,  F21S41/18

Abstract: A headlamp for a vehicle or other application, including a circular arrangement of groupings of IR LEDs in a retaining ring, each grouping of IR LED providing a different beam pattern of infrared illumination, and a HID lamp surrounded by the retaining ring, for providing visible light. A switch system is also provided, for enabling either the visible light or the infrared light, and for selecting a beam pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆或其他应用的前照灯，包括在保持环中的IR LED的分组的圆形排列，每组红外LED提供不同的红外照明束图案，以及由保持环包围的HID灯，用于提供可见光 光。 还提供开关系统，用于启用可见光或红外光，以及用于选择光束图案。

公开(公告)号：US20100050524A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12462845

申请日：2009-08-10

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: E05F15/02 ,  E05F15/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/244 ,  E05Y2201/636 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2900/504

Abstract: A motorized door opener for a vehicle (such as a military or security vehicle), featuring a sensor system that determines door position to prevent door damage while the opener is in operation. The opener features an offset gear system that effectively changes the door's rotation point. Mechanical advantage is gained by using a lengthened lever arm with the gear system, providing increased leverage and allowing the motor to provide enough force to open and close a heavily armored door. The opener can use existing door hinges, and can be provided so as not to protrude into the door space, in order to facilitate passenger and equipment entry/exit through the doors. A safety release mechanism is included in some embodiments, allowing the door to be manually opened or closed.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆（如军用或安全车辆）的电动开门器，具有确定门位置的传感器系统，以防止开启器运行时的门损坏。 开启器具有有效改变门旋转点的偏移齿轮系统。 通过使用加长的杠杆臂与齿轮系统获得机械优势，提供更大的杠杆作用，并允许电机提供足够的力来打开和关闭严重装甲的门。 开启器可以使用现有的门铰链，并且可以设置成不会突出到门空间中，以便于乘客和设备通过门进/出口。 在一些实施例中包括安全释放机构，允许门被手动打开或关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20100050523A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12462843

申请日：2009-08-10

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Jacob S. Schade ,  Craig I. Fiedor

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Jacob S. Schade ,  Craig I. Fiedor

IPC: E05F15/10

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/244 ,  E05Y2201/636 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2900/504

Abstract: A safety release mechanism for use with a ball screw type linear motor, featuring a lock lever that can be manually engaged or disengaged. Engaging the lock lever rigidly fixes a telescoping arm, allowing the motor to retract or extend the arm into a cover tube. Disengaging the lock lever allows the telescoping arm to rotate freely in the cover tube. One embodiment of the safety release mechanism is used with a motorized door assist mechanism, however, the release mechanism has many applications beyond a door opener, and can be used in any application requiring a linear motor with a telescoping arm, where in order for the motor to extend or retract the arm, one end of the arm must be fixedly held in place.

Abstract translation: 一种用于滚珠丝杠式直线电机的安全释放机构，具有可手动接合或脱开的锁定杆。 接合锁定杆刚性地固定伸缩臂，允许电动机将臂缩回或延伸到盖管中。 脱离锁定杆允许伸缩臂在盖管中自由旋转。 安全释放机构的一个实施例与电动门辅助机构一起使用，然而，释放机构在开门器之外具有许多应用，并且可以用于需要具有伸缩臂的线性电动机的任何应用中，其中为了 电机延伸或缩回手臂，臂的一端必须固定固定就位。

公开(公告)号：US5825147A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US524541

申请日：1995-09-07

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: B60J7/12 ,  B60J7/057 ,  B60J7/08 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/037 ,  G05B5/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H02H7/08 ,  H02P1/04 ,  H02P3/00 ,  H02P7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  B60J7/1265

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测和控制电动敞篷车顶部的操作的系统和方法，使得其可以自动地伸缩。 本发明的系统和方法监测各种部件的移动以提供流体，同时运动。 它进一步检测和纠正可能导致由于重叠元素或绑定元素而损坏顶部的不正确对齐，并存储有用于诊断和修复不可恢复错误的错误信息。

公开(公告)号：US08354921B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US12802135

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: E05B13/106 ,  B60Q3/267 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B65/1033 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/043 ,  F41H5/226 ,  F41H5/263

Abstract: A self-illuminating handle assembly for a release mechanism of an emergency egress system for a vehicle. The handle assembly includes a sensor for sensing a predetermined condition and providing a sensor signal in response thereto, and a sensor-activated switch assembly for causing the handle assembly to self-illuminate in response to the sensor signal. The sensor could be a so-called tilt sensor for sensing when the vehicle orientation is tilted beyond a threshold tilt orientation, or an acceleration sensor (accelerometer) for sensing when the vehicle has undergone an acceleration or deceleration beyond a threshold, indicative of a crash or the vehicle having been exposed to an explosion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的紧急出口系统的释放机构的自照明手柄组件。 手柄组件包括用于感测预定条件并响应于此而提供传感器信号的传感器，以及用于响应于传感器信号使手柄组件自发照亮的传感器激活的开关组件。 传感器可以是所谓的倾斜传感器，用于在车辆方向倾斜超过阈值倾斜方向时感测，或加速度传感器（加速度计），用于感测车辆经过超过阈值的加速或减速，表示碰撞 或车辆已经暴露于爆炸。

公开(公告)号：US08313127B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12655302

申请日：2009-12-28

Applicant: James M. Helms

Inventor： James M. Helms

IPC: E05C19/00

CPC classification number: E05B77/00 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/124 ,  E05C9/1875 ,  F41H5/226 ,  F41H5/26 ,  Y10T292/0969 ,  Y10T292/243

Abstract: A latch for latching closed a door of a vehicle, especially designed to minimize the force required to latch closed the door by pushing the door to its closed position. A tongue, having a strike face and a catch face, is resiliently mounted in the latch so as to be urged to a latch-engaged position by a torsion spring pushing against a surface of the tongue and against a cover plate of the latch. A slider block is coupled to a door handle and to the tongue so that the tongue can be swiveled to a disengaged state by use of the door handle, in order to open the vehicle door.

Abstract translation: 用于闩锁的闩锁闭合车辆的门，特别设计成通过将门推到其关闭位置来最小化闩锁闭合门所需的力。 具有撞击面和卡合面的舌片弹性地安装在闩锁中，以便通过扭转弹簧推压到闩锁接合位置，扭力弹簧抵靠舌头的表面并抵靠闩锁的盖板。 滑动块联接到门把手和舌部，使得舌头可以通过使用门把手而旋转到脱离状态，以便打开车门。

公开(公告)号：US08251558B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12803442

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: David E. Hubert ,  James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  Richard P. Lizotte

Inventor： David E. Hubert ,  James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  Richard P. Lizotte

IPC: F21V19/02 ,  F21V21/14

CPC classification number: F21S43/00

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp system and corresponding kit, including (left and right) headlamps and a mode switch (control mechanism) responsive to inputs from a mode switch console or other user interface arrangements, the combination of headlamps and mode switch providing high and low beam on-road illumination and a higher level of illumination for off-road illumination using the same light source in each headlamp as is used for the on-road illumination. Cooperation between a light source driver circuit in each headlamp and the mode switch results in the light source in each headlamp being driven by more or less current, as required by the selected mode. A (daytime) running lights mode of operation may also be provided using the same light source.

Abstract translation: 一种车载前照灯系统和相应的套件，包括（左和右）前照灯和响应于来自模式开关控制台或其他用户界面布置的输入的模式开关（控制机构），前照灯和模式开关的组合提供高和低光束 道路照明和更高级别的照明，用于在道路照明中使用的每个前照灯中使用相同的光源的越野照明。 每个前照灯中的光源驱动电路和模式开关之间的合作导致每个前照灯中的光源由所选择的模式所要求的或多或少的电流驱动。 也可以使用相同的光源来提供A（白天）行车灯操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20110291849A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12802135

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Michael L. Hafften

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: E05B13/106 ,  B60Q3/267 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B65/1033 ,  E05B83/01 ,  E05C3/043 ,  F41H5/226 ,  F41H5/263

Abstract: A self-illuminating handle assembly for a release mechanism of an emergency egress system for a vehicle. The handle assembly includes a sensor for sensing a predetermined condition and providing a sensor signal in response thereto, and a sensor-activated switch assembly for causing the handle assembly to self-illuminate in response to the sensor signal. The sensor could be a so-called tilt sensor for sensing when the vehicle orientation is tilted beyond a threshold tilt orientation, or an acceleration sensor (accelerometer) for sensing when the vehicle has undergone an acceleration or deceleration beyond a threshold, indicative of a crash or the vehicle having been exposed to an explosion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的紧急出口系统的释放机构的自照明手柄组件。 手柄组件包括用于感测预定条件并响应于此而提供传感器信号的传感器，以及用于响应于传感器信号使手柄组件自发照亮的传感器激活的开关组件。 传感器可以是所谓的倾斜传感器，用于在车辆方向倾斜超过阈值倾斜方向时感测，或加速度传感器（加速度计），用于感测车辆经过超过阈值的加速或减速，表示碰撞 或车辆已经暴露于爆炸。

公开(公告)号：US07988346B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12383065

申请日：2009-03-19

Applicant: James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  John A. Lowrey, III

Inventor： James M. Helms ,  Mark R. Barie ,  John A. Lowrey, III

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/04 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S45/47 ,  F21S45/48 ,  F21V5/007 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V29/74 ,  F21V29/75 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21V29/773 ,  F21V29/89 ,  F21W2102/00 ,  F21Y2105/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A headlamp for a vehicle (air, land or sea) providing a planar array of infrared (IR) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and visible light LEDs, and arranged and mounted within a housing so as to provide for cooling of the LEDs without forced convection, by conducting heat from the LEDs to protruding cooling fins. A switch system is also provided, for enabling either the visible light or the infrared light, and for selecting a high-beam or low-beam pattern. The beam pattern is provided in some embodiments so as to meet US Federal Motor Vehicle standards.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆（空气，陆地或海洋）的前照灯，其提供红外（IR）发光二极管（LED）和可见光LED的平面阵列，并且布置并安装在壳体内，以便提供LED的冷却而无需 强制对流，通过将LED从LED传导到突出的散热片。 还提供了一种开关系统，用于启用可见光或红外光，并且用于选择远光束或近光束图案。 在一些实施例中提供了波束图案，以便符合美国联邦机动车辆标准。