公开(公告)号：US4503300A

公开(公告)日：1985-03-05

申请号：US519948

申请日：1983-08-03

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60Q1/14 ,  B62K23/02 ,  H01H9/00

CPC classification number: B62K23/02 ,  B60Q1/1469 ,  Y10T74/20256

Abstract: A control housing is adjustably connected to a mounting base for relative orientation of the housing relative to the base. A pair of threaded members provides a means for permanently locking the housing at any selectable orientation. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting connection defines a universal joint which includes opposed yokes connected to an intermediate cross member by threaded fasteners. Upon selection of desired orientation of the housing, the fasteners may be tightened to permanently secure the housing in the selected orientation. In another embodiment, the mounting connection comprises a ball and socket joint, wherein the socket is threadably fixed to the base and the ball is fixed to the housing. The socket may be threadably drawn tightly against the ball to lock the housing into the selected angle.

Abstract translation: 控制壳体可调节地连接到安装基座，用于壳体相对于基座的相对定向。 一对螺纹构件提供用于以任何可选择的方向永久地锁定壳体的装置。 在优选实施例中，安装连接件限定万向接头，其包括通过螺纹紧固件连接到中间横向构件的相对的轭。 在选择壳体的期望取向时，紧固件可以被紧固以将壳体永久地固定在选定的方向上。 在另一个实施例中，安装连接件包括球窝接头，其中插座螺纹地固定在基座上，球固定在壳体上。 插座可以被螺纹地紧紧地拉到球上以将壳体锁定到所选择的角度。

公开(公告)号：US08196961B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12723151

申请日：2010-03-12

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  David J. Dziuda ,  Randy G. Handrinos

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  David J. Dziuda ,  Randy G. Handrinos

IPC: B60R22/36

CPC classification number: B60R22/1955 ,  B60R22/1952 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A linear pretensioner device for motor vehicle belt restraint systems. In one embodiment, the linear pretensioner is formed by a pair of stamped sheet metal housing components joined along a plane which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the internal piston bore. After the sheet metal housing half members are formed, assembly proceeds by loading the elements of a cable assembly into one of the housing half members, placing the second housing half member over the first and fastening them together by spot welds or other fastening processes. Alternate embodiments include a one-piece housing component deformed to form the housing, and a variety of means for connecting together the housing members or sections. The invention is also related to methods of assembling various designs of pretensioners.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆皮带约束系统的线性预紧器装置。 在一个实施例中，线性预张紧器由沿着平行于内部活塞孔的纵向轴线的平面连接的一对冲压的金属板外壳部件形成。 在形成钣金壳体半部件之后，通过将电缆组件的元件装载到壳体半部件之一中，将第二壳体半部件放置在第一壳体上并将其通过点焊或其它紧固工艺紧固在一起，从而进行组装。 替代实施例包括变形以形成壳体的一体式壳体部件，以及用于将壳体部件或部分连接在一起的各种装置。 本发明还涉及组装预张紧器的各种设计的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08094035B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US12566168

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/02 ,  B65G43/00

Abstract: A safety device for a storage rack can include a length of webbing configured to span across a rear side of the storage rack. A sensor device can be coupled to one end of the webbing and a signaling device can be configured to communicate with the sensor device. The signaling device can include a selectively actuatable alert indicator. The sensor device can be operable to sense an increase in tension in the webbing when an item is placed in a position on the storage rack so as to engage the webbing. The sensor device can generate a signal indicative of the increase in tension and communicate the signal to the signaling device. The signaling device can be operable to actuate the at least one alert indicator responsive to the communicated signal so as to provide an indication of a position of the item relative to the storage rack.

Abstract translation: 用于存储架的安全装置可以包括配置成跨越存储架的后侧的一定长度的织带。 传感器设备可以耦合到织带的一端，并且信令装置可以被配置为与传感器设备通信。 信令装置可以包括可选择性地启动的警报指示符。 当物品被放置在存储架上的位置以便接合织带时，传感器装置可操作以感测织带中的张力增加。 传感器设备可以产生指示张力增加的信号，并将该信号传送到信号装置。 所述信令装置可操作以响应所传送的信号致动所述至少一个警报指示器，以便提供所述物品相对于所述存储架的位置的指示。

公开(公告)号：US06749150B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10003489

申请日：2001-11-01

Applicant: Kenneth H. Kohlndorfer ,  Lawrence M. Refior ,  Michael J. Moore ,  Richard W. Koning ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Kenneth H. Kohlndorfer ,  Lawrence M. Refior ,  Michael J. Moore ,  Richard W. Koning ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R2200

CPC classification number: B60R22/18 ,  B60R22/185 ,  B60R22/19 ,  B60R22/24 ,  B60R2022/1825

Abstract: A safety system including a web guide comprising: a load-bearing member; a roller rotationally supported in relation to the load-bearing member; a one-way clutch for permitting the roller to rotate in a first direction and for prohibiting the roller from rotating in an opposite second direction.

Abstract translation: 一种包括腹板导轨的安全系统，包括：承重构件; 相对于承载构件旋转地支撑的辊; 用于允许辊沿第一方向旋转并且用于禁止辊沿相反的第二方向旋转的单向离合器。

公开(公告)号：US5823570A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US728790

申请日：1996-10-10

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Barney J. Bauer ,  Charles E. Steffens, Jr. ,  Robert D. Sayles

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Barney J. Bauer ,  Charles E. Steffens, Jr. ,  Robert D. Sayles

IPC: B60R22/28 ,  B60R22/34

CPC classification number: B60R22/3413 ,  B60R2022/283 ,  B60R2022/288

Abstract: A spool sleeve (78) is rotatable in webbing withdrawal and webbing retraction directions (A, B). A lock pawl (122) engageable with a ratchet wheel (114), stops rotation of the spool sleeve (78) in the webbing withdrawal direction (A). The spool sleeve (78) is rotatable relative to the ratchet wheel (114) upon the occurrence of tension in webbing (16) above a predetermined amount. A cutter (94) is located radially within the spool sleeve (78) for cutting the spool sleeve (78) when the spool sleeve (78) rotates relative to the stopped ratchet wheel (114). In one preferred embodiment, the cutter (220) includes a portion (226) which is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to a rotational axis (164) of the spool sleeve (192) to cause the cutter (220) to move axially relative to the spool sleeve. In another preferred embodiment, the spool sleeve (284, 286) is comprised of a plurality of pieces fitted together to extend around the axis (164). In another preferred embodiment, the rotation of the spool sleeve (396, 398) is resisted and the amount of resistance can be changed. Two cutters (472, 510) provide different amounts of resistance when they cut the spool sleeve (396, 398).

Abstract translation: 卷筒套筒（78）可以在织带取出和织带退回方向（A，B）中旋转。 可与棘轮（114）接合的锁定棘爪（122）停止卷筒套筒（78）沿织带取出方向（A）的转动。 当在织带（16）中出现高于预定量的张力时，卷轴套（78）可相对于棘轮（114）旋转。 当卷筒套筒（78）相对于停止的棘轮（114）旋转时，切割器（94）径向位于卷轴套筒（78）内用于切割卷轴套筒（78）。 在一个优选实施例中，切割器（220）包括相对于垂直于卷轴套（192）的旋转轴线（164）的平面倾斜的部分（226），以使切割器（220）沿轴向相对移动 到卷轴套筒。 在另一个优选实施例中，卷轴套筒（284,286）包括多个装配在一起以围绕轴线（164）延伸的零件。 在另一个优选实施例中，阻塞卷轴套（396,398）的旋转，并且可以改变电阻量。 两个切割器（472,510）在切割卷轴套（396,398）时提供不同的阻力。

公开(公告)号：US5358276A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-25

申请号：US142878

申请日：1993-10-25

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R22/185 ,  B60R22/42

CPC classification number: B60R22/185

Abstract: A webbing clamp assembly (10) for blocking movement of belt webbing (18) in a vehicle occupant restraint system includes first and second clamp members (70, 72) having first and second clamping surfaces (76, 86). The clamping surfaces (76, 86) define between them a passage (90) through which the belt webbing (18) is movable in a belt withdrawal direction (20). An initiator member (120) has a first portion (130) movable into engagement with the belt webbing (18) to couple the initiator member (120) for movement with the belt webbing (18) in the first direction (20). The webbing clamp assembly (10) includes an actuator (30, 42) for moving the initiator member first portion (130) into engagement with the belt webbing (18). The initiator member (120) has a portion (122) engageable with the first clamp member (70) to move the first clamp member (70) from a released condition to an engaged condition and thereby clamp the belt webbing (18) when the belt webbing (18) and the initiator member (120) move in the first direction (20). The initiator member portion (122) extends through an opening (82) in the first clamp member (70).

Abstract translation: 一种用于阻止带状织带（18）在车辆乘员约束系统中的运动的织带夹具组件（10）包括具有第一和第二夹紧表面（76,86）的第一和第二夹紧构件（70,72）。 夹紧表面（76,86）在它们之间限定通道（90），带状织带（18）能够通过该通道在皮带取出方向（20）上移动。 启动器构件（120）具有可移动地与带状织带（18）接合的第一部分（130），以将起动器构件（120）与第一方向（20）上的带状织带（18）移动。 带状夹具组件（10）包括用于将起动器构件第一部分（130）移动成与带状织带（18）接合的致动器（30,42）。 起动器构件（120）具有可与第一夹紧构件（70）接合的部分（122），以将第一夹紧构件（70）从释放状态移动到接合状态，从而当皮带织带（18） 织带（18）和起动器构件（120）沿第一方向（20）移动。 起动器构件部分（122）延伸穿过第一夹紧构件（70）中的开口（82）。

公开(公告)号：US4566573A

公开(公告)日：1986-01-28

申请号：US449961

申请日：1982-12-15

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: F16D13/46 ,  F16D13/44 ,  F16D13/56 ,  F16D13/69 ,  F16D13/70 ,  F16D13/71

CPC classification number: F16D13/71 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49901

Abstract: A strap drive 50 is employed for connecting a pressure plate 20 to a cover assembly 31 in a clutch 10. The strap drive provides a fixed concentricity of the pressure plate relative to the cover assembly during assembly of the clutch, and provides a method whereby misalignments due to weights and clearances of mating clutch parts may be avoided. A preferred method of insuring proper alignment of a clutch pressure plate includes the steps of forming a subassembly 80 to prealign the pressure plate with respect to an adaptor ring 32, and fixing the subassembly to a flywheel 12 as an intermediate assembly procedure. The result is an avoidance of misalignments normally introduced during assembly, and which produce undesirable vibrations during operation of the clutch.

Abstract translation: 带式驱动器50用于将压力板20连接到离合器10中的盖组件31.带式驱动器在离合器组装期间提供压板相对于盖组件的固定同心度，并且提供了一种方法，其不对准 可以避免配对离合器部件的重量和间隙。 确保离合器压板的适当对准的优选方法包括以下步骤：形成子组件80以相对于适配器环32预先对准压板，并将子组件固定到飞轮12作为中间组装程序。 结果是避免了在组装期间通常引入的不对准，并且在离合器的操作期间产生不期望的振动。

公开(公告)号：US06722601B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10195617

申请日：2002-07-15

Applicant: Kenneth H. Kohlndorfer ,  Richard A. Boelstler ,  David R. Arnold ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Susan A. Richards ,  Markell Seitzman

Inventor： Kenneth H. Kohlndorfer ,  Richard A. Boelstler ,  David R. Arnold ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Susan A. Richards ,  Markell Seitzman

IPC: B65H7548

CPC classification number: B60R22/3413 ,  B60R22/24 ,  B60R22/34 ,  B60R22/405 ,  B60R2022/287

Abstract: A seat belt retractor (20) characterized by low mass and low operating noise, resistant to dust, moisture, and corrosion comprising: an integrally formed, quadrilaterally shaped main body portion (24). In the preferred embodiment of the invention the frame is injection molded using 50% or greater long glass fiber plastic or die cast or injection molded metal. A spring housing wall and wall of a mechanism cover are also integrally formed in the sides of the retractor. Positioned within the spring housing wall is a spring coil guide, as well as an integrally formed anchor, which is used to hold the outer end of a rewind spring. The mechanism side of the frame further includes an integrally formed post or pin to pivotally support a locking pawl.

公开(公告)号：US6024377A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-15

申请号：US934817

申请日：1997-09-22

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/2155 ,  B60R21/217

CPC classification number: B60R21/2155 ,  B60R21/20 ,  B60R2021/0004 ,  B60R2021/2173 ,  B60R21/21

Abstract: A low-mount airbag restraint system capable of deploying a single airbag (34) to protect the upper and lower body portions of a seat occupant. The low-mount airbag restraint system includes a crash management system (10) and an airbag deployment assembly (12) mounted in a lower portion of a dashboard (18) or a vehicle door (120). The airbag deployment assembly (12) includes a housing (22) and an airbag module (24) disposed in the housing (22). The airbag module (24) includes an airbag (34) mounted to a manifold (32) and an inflator (30) mounted within the manifold (34). Activation of the inflator (30) causes housing (22) to move from a closed position to an open position for establishing a deployment aperture through which the airbag (34) is deployed.

Abstract translation: 一种能够展开单个安全气囊（34）以保护座椅乘员的上身和下身的低安全气囊约束系统。 低安全气囊保护系统包括碰撞管理系统（10）和安装在仪表板（18）或车门（120）的下部中的气囊展开组件（12）。 气囊展开组件（12）包括壳体（22）和设置在壳体（22）中的气囊模块（24）。 安全气囊模块（24）包括安装到歧管（32）的安全气囊（34）和安装在歧管（34）内的充气器（30）。 充气机（30）的激活导致壳体（22）从关闭位置移动到打开位置，以建立展开孔，安全气囊（34）通过该展开孔展开。

公开(公告)号：US5700034A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-23

申请号：US522730

申请日：1995-09-01

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R21/01 ,  B60R22/28

CPC classification number: B60R22/28 ,  B60R21/01

Abstract: A vehicle safety apparatus (10) has a seat belt system (16) with webbing (24) for restraining a vehicle occupant (88). A sensor (116) detects the occurrence of a condition indicative of a vehicle collision. A payout device (36) enables pay out of the webbing (24) in response to force applied to the webbing by the vehicle occupant (88). The payout device (36) is enabled to function in response to the signal. During payout of the webbing (24), energy is absorbed. In one embodiment, energy is absorbed by deforming a deformable material (104).

Abstract translation: 车辆安全装置（10）具有带有用于限制乘客（88）的织带（24）的安全带系统（16）。 传感器（116）检测表示车辆碰撞的状况的发生。 响应由车辆乘员（88）施加到织带上的力，支付装置（36）能够使织带（24）付出。 支付装置（36）能够响应于该信号而起作用。 在织带（24）的支付期间，能量被吸收。 在一个实施例中，通过使可变形材料（104）变形来吸收能量。