公开(公告)号：US09114692B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US14197898

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Inventor： Norman Charles Kerr, III

IPC: B62D33/027 ,  E05F1/00 ,  B60J5/10 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F15/40

CPC classification number: B60J5/108 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  E05F1/002 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2400/202 ,  E05Y2400/514 ,  E05Y2400/532 ,  E05Y2400/60 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544

Abstract: A vehicle includes sidewalls, a tailgate located proximate to rear ends of the sidewalls, and a tailgate energy management system. The tailgate energy management system includes a governor coupled to one of the sidewalls and to the tailgate. The governor selectively applies a governing force to the tailgate to reduce an opening speed of the tailgate. The tailgate energy management system also includes a speed sensor sensing an opening speed of the tailgate and an electronic control unit electronically coupled to the governor and the speed sensor. The electronic control unit includes a processor and memory storing an instruction set. The electronic control unit receives a speed signal indicative of the opening speed of the tailgate and the processor executes the instruction set to cause the electronic control unit to transmit a control signal to the governor to slow the opening speed of the tailgate based on the speed signal.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括侧壁，靠近侧壁的后端的后挡板以及后挡板能量管理系统。 后挡板能量管理系统包括联接到侧壁中的一个和后挡板的调速器。 调速器选择性地向尾门施加一个调节力以减小后挡板的打开速度。 后挡板能量管理系统还包括感测后挡板的打开速度的速度传感器和电子控制单元，电子控制单元与调速器和速度传感器电连接。 电子控制单元包括处理器和存储指令集的存储器。 电子控制单元接收指示尾门开启速度的速度信号，并且处理器执行指令集，使得电子控制单元基于速度信号将控制信号发送到调速器以减慢后挡板的打开速度 。

公开(公告)号：US20140182207A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14197898

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Inventor： Norman Charles Kerr, III

IPC: B60J5/10 ,  E05F1/00

CPC classification number: B60J5/108 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  E05F1/002 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2400/202 ,  E05Y2400/514 ,  E05Y2400/532 ,  E05Y2400/60 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544

Abstract: A vehicle includes sidewalls, a tailgate located proximate to rear ends of the sidewalls, and a tailgate energy management system. The tailgate energy management system includes a governor coupled to one of the sidewalls and to the tailgate. The governor selectively applies a governing force to the tailgate to reduce an opening speed of the tailgate. The tailgate energy management system also includes a speed sensor sensing an opening speed of the tailgate and an electronic control unit electronically coupled to the governor and the speed sensor. The electronic control unit includes a processor and memory storing an instruction set. The electronic control unit receives a speed signal indicative of the opening speed of the tailgate and the processor executes the instruction set to cause the electronic control unit to transmit a control signal to the governor to slow the opening speed of the tailgate based on the speed signal.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括侧壁，靠近侧壁的后端的后挡板以及后挡板能量管理系统。 后挡板能量管理系统包括联接到侧壁中的一个和后挡板的调速器。 调速器选择性地向尾门施加一个调节力以减小后挡板的打开速度。 后挡板能量管理系统还包括感测后挡板的打开速度的速度传感器和电子控制单元，电子控制单元与调速器和速度传感器电连接。 电子控制单元包括处理器和存储指令集的存储器。 电子控制单元接收指示尾门开启速度的速度信号，并且处理器执行指令集，使得电子控制单元基于速度信号将控制信号发送到调速器以减慢后挡板的打开速度 。

公开(公告)号：US08176679B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US12544809

申请日：2009-08-20

Applicant: Uwe Klippert ,  Horst Weber ,  Armin Stahn ,  Stephan Stetter

Inventor： Uwe Klippert ,  Horst Weber ,  Armin Stahn ,  Stephan Stetter

IPC: E05F11/48

CPC classification number: E05F11/483 ,  E05F15/697 ,  E05Y2201/49 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2400/336 ,  E05Y2600/52 ,  E05Y2600/522 ,  E05Y2800/12 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  Y10T74/19856

Abstract: A gear mechanism part for a cable-controlled window lifter is provided that includes a gear wheel and a cable drum that can be driven by the gear wheel. The gear wheel and cable drum are disposed on a common axis. The gear wheel and the cable drum are coupled by a positive fit to an outside gearing disposed on an outside circumference projection. In the cable drum, a fitting chamber for cable end fastening is provided. The fitting chamber is disposed inside the outer circumference projection on a cross-sectional plane projected perpendicular to the axis. In this way, a more compact design of the cable drum and transmission of higher driving torque are achieved.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电缆控制的窗升降器的齿轮机构部件，其包括可由齿轮驱动的齿轮和电缆滚筒。 齿轮和电缆滚筒设置在公共轴上。 齿轮和电缆鼓通过正配合耦合到设置在外周突起上的外齿轮。 在电缆滚筒中，提供用于电缆端紧固的配合室。 装配室设置在垂直于轴线投影的横截面上的外周突起内。 以这种方式，实现了电缆鼓的更紧凑的设计和更高的驱动扭矩的传递。

公开(公告)号：US08025090B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11582807

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Paul Kicher

Inventor： Paul Kicher

IPC: E05F15/00

CPC classification number: E05D13/12 ,  E05D13/1215 ,  E05D15/24 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/478 ,  E05Y2201/618 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2201/67 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: The present invention provides for apparatus and methods for operating a garage door. An embodiment of an operating assembly for a door includes a shaft, a graduated drum, and an energy storing member. The shaft is coupled to the door such that the shaft rotates in a first direction as the door is opened and rotates in a second direction as the door is closed. The coupling of the shaft to the door is typically accomplished by a cable. The graduated drum is coupled to the shaft and the energy storing member is coupled to the graduated drum by another cable. The energy storing member is arranged such that the energy storing member stores energy as the door is closed and releases stored energy as the door is opened to assist in the raising and lowering of the door.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于操作车库门的装置和方法。 门的操作组件的实施例包括轴，刻度滚筒和能量存储构件。 轴联接到门，使得当门打开时轴在第一方向上旋转，并且随着门关闭而在第二方向上旋转。 轴与门的连接通常由电缆完成。 刻度滚筒联接到轴上，并且能量存储部件通过另一根电缆耦合到刻度滚筒。 能量存储构件被布置成使得当门被关闭时能量存储构件存储能量，并且随着门被打开以释放存储的能量以帮助门的升高和降低。

公开(公告)号：US07743555B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US10541838

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: Peter J. Smith

Inventor： Peter J. Smith

IPC: E05F11/48

CPC classification number: E05F11/488 ,  E05F11/486 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: A window regulator, e.g., for a vehicle window, includes block and pulley arrangements each including a lift pulley mounted to a lift plate that slides along a rail. Operative movement of a crank assembly in a first sense tensions a cable to move the lift plate towards a first end of the rail and operative movement of the crank assembly in a second sense, opposite the first sense, tensions a cable to move the lift plate towards a second end of the rail. The regulator enables the reduction of the operating torque requirements without affecting the packaging of the crank assembly.

Abstract translation: 窗户调节器，例如用于车窗，包括块和滑轮装置，每个挡块和滑轮装置包括安装到沿着轨道滑动的提升板的提升滑轮。 曲柄组件在第一感觉中的操作运动使电缆拉动以将升降板朝向导轨的第一端移动，并且曲柄组件在与第一感觉相反的第二感觉中的操作运动使电缆张紧以移动升降板 朝向铁路的第二端。 调节器能够减小操作扭矩要求，而不影响曲柄组件的包装。

公开(公告)号：US20080250720A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US12143279

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: Peter Lance Oxley ,  Karsten Hennze ,  Timothy DeZorzi

Inventor： Peter Lance Oxley ,  Karsten Hennze ,  Timothy DeZorzi

IPC: E05F15/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/646 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2400/326 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2800/232 ,  E05Y2800/238 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A powered closure drive mechanism is provided for moving a closure between open and closed positions. An elongated housing extends between first and second ends that are movable in opposite directions toward and away from each other. A rotatable lead screw is disposed longitudinally within the elongated housing. A reversible motor rotates the lead screw in a first direction and a second direction to urge the first and second ends of the housing toward and away from each other. A sensor assembly includes a worm fixed to the lead screw for rotation therewith and a rotatable gear meshingly engaged with the worm. The worm and gear are geared such that the gear rotates less than one revolution in response to the closure moving between the open and closed positions.

Abstract translation: 提供动力闭合驱动机构，用于在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动闭合件。 细长的壳体在第一和第二端之间延伸，所述第一端和第二端可相对于彼此相反的方向移动。 可旋转的丝杠纵向设置在细长的外壳内。 可逆电动机沿第一方向和第二方向旋转导螺杆，以将壳体的第一和第二端部朝向和远离彼此推动。 传感器组件包括固定到导螺杆以与其一起旋转的蜗杆和与蜗杆啮合的可旋转齿轮。 蜗杆和齿轮被齿轮传动，使得齿轮响应于闭合件在打开位置和闭合位置之间移动而旋转小于一转。

公开(公告)号：US20080093496A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11959982

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Uwe Klippert

Inventor： Uwe Klippert

IPC: B65H75/38

CPC classification number: E05F11/483 ,  E05F15/697 ,  E05Y2201/49 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2201/704 ,  E05Y2600/522 ,  E05Y2800/12 ,  E05Y2800/205 ,  E05Y2800/72 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: Gear unit and motor-driven gear unit for cable window lift system of motor vehicles, comprising drive and gear mechanism which cooperates with the drive and is coupled to rotatably mounted cable drum for winding/unwinding a cable of the system. Diameter of the cable drum of the gear unit ranges from about 22 mm to about 30 mm, preferably from about 24 mm to about 28 mm; gear ratio of the gear mechanism ranges from about 1:38 to about 1:55, preferably from about 1:42 to about 1:51. The cable drum has, on its end face, claws which engage in corresponding recesses on the end face of a worm wheel. Electric motors having maximum driving torque of only about 5.7 Nm can be used. The gear unit size can be reduced by about 40-50%, and it can be standardized for both electric and manual cable window lift systems for front or rear vehicle doors.

Abstract translation: 包括与驱动器配合的驱动和齿轮机构的齿轮单元和用于电动车辆升降系统的马达驱动的齿轮单元，该驱动和齿轮机构与可旋转地安装的电缆滚筒相耦合，用于卷绕/展开系统的电缆。 齿轮单元的电缆滚筒的直径范围为约22mm至约30mm，优选为约24mm至约28mm; 齿轮机构的齿轮比范围为约1:38至约1:55，优选约1:42至约1:51。 电缆卷筒在其端面上具有啮合在蜗轮的端面上的相应凹部中的爪。 可以使用具有仅约5.7Nm的最大驱动扭矩的电动机。 减速机尺寸可以减少约40-50％，并且可以标准化用于前车门或后车门的电动和手动电缆车窗升降系统。

公开(公告)号：US07343958B1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US11098187

申请日：2005-04-04

Applicant: A. Anthony East ,  Darrin Brunk ,  Yannick Funk ,  Normand Savard ,  Mathieu Provencal

Inventor： A. Anthony East ,  Darrin Brunk ,  Yannick Funk ,  Normand Savard ,  Mathieu Provencal

IPC: E05F11/04

CPC classification number: E05D13/1261 ,  E05Y2201/618 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10T16/84

Abstract: A garage door cable drum is disclosed for a sectional overhead door of a type having a substantially non-linear lift-weight to lift-height characteristic. The drum includes a generally spiral cable groove having a variable minor radius. The groove minor radius at any intermediate point along the groove is sized to provide a lift-cable moment arm that yields a corresponding cable lift force that is slightly less than an instantaneous lift weight of the garage door at any intermediate door elevation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于具有基本上非线性升力至升高高度特性类型的截面顶门的车库门电缆卷筒。 滚筒包括具有可变小半径的大致螺旋形的缆线槽。 在槽的任何中间点处的凹槽小半径的尺寸被设计成提供提升缆绳力矩臂，其产生相应的电缆提升力，其略小于任何中间门高度处的车库门的瞬时提升重量。

公开(公告)号：US07325361B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US10798733

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: Lloyd W. Rogers, Jr. ,  Brian Orr ,  Jeff S. Hamminga ,  Theodore J. Lindsay

Inventor： Lloyd W. Rogers, Jr. ,  Brian Orr ,  Jeff S. Hamminga ,  Theodore J. Lindsay

IPC: E05F11/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/643 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A modular drive assembly for a sliding door, comprising: a guide track having a hinge slidably received therein; a pair of pulleys disposed on either end of the guide track; a pair of cables each having an end that is secured to the hinge and the other end is secured to a cable drum of a motor drive unit mounted to the guide track, the motor drive unit being configured to rotate the cable drum, wherein the cable drum is also capable of freely rotating within the motor drive unit when the motor drive unit is not rotating the cable drum, wherein rotation of the cable drum causes the hinge to move in the guide track as one of the cables wraps onto the cable drum while the other one of the cables wraps off of the cable drum.

Abstract translation: 一种用于滑动门的模块化驱动组件，包括：导轨，其具有可滑动地容纳在其中的铰链; 一对滑轮，设置在导轨的任一端; 一对电缆各自具有固定到铰链的端部，另一端固定到安装到导轨的电动机驱动单元的电缆卷筒上，马达驱动单元被配置为旋转电缆卷筒，其中电缆 当马达驱动单元不旋转电缆滚筒时，滚筒还能够在电机驱动单元内自由旋转，其中当电缆卷绕到电缆滚筒上时，电缆滚筒的旋转导致铰链在导轨中移动，同时 另一条电缆从电缆卷筒上松开。

公开(公告)号：US20070194600A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11680285

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Peter Lance Oxley

Inventor： Peter Lance Oxley

IPC: B60J5/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/646 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2400/326 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2800/232 ,  E05Y2800/238 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A sliding door drive assembly for a motor vehicle having a sliding door includes a transmission operatively connected to a motor for transmitting a rotating force to an output shaft. A cable drum is fixedly secured to the output shaft and rotates therewith. First and second cables are wound about the cable drum in opposite directions. The first cable extends from the cable drum forward along the sliding door. The second cable extends from the cable drum rearward along the sliding door. Support guides extend tangentially out from the cable drum to guide the first and second cables outwardly and away from the cable drum along a path minimizing frictional forces. Front and rear pulley assemblies are mounted to the motor vehicle and are operatively coupled to the first and second cables between the sliding door drive assembly and the sliding door for tensioning the first and second cables.

Abstract translation: 用于具有滑动门的机动车辆的滑动门驱动组件包括可操作地连接到电动机的变速器，用于将旋转力传递到输出轴。 电缆卷筒固定地固定在输出轴上并随其一起旋转。 第一和第二缆线沿着相反的方向卷绕在电缆卷筒上。 第一根电缆从电缆滚筒沿滑动门向前延伸。 第二根电缆从滑动门向后延伸。 支撑导向件从电缆滚筒切向地延伸，以沿着最小化摩擦力的路径向外引导第一和第二电缆并远离电缆滚筒。 前滑轮组件和后滑轮组件安装到机动车辆并且可操作地联接到滑动门驱动组件和滑动门之间的第一和第二电缆，用于张紧第一和第二电缆。