公开(公告)号：US20150007500A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14309996

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Kurt Schatz ,  J.R. Scott Mitchell

IPC: E05F15/16 ,  F16H19/02 ,  E05F15/18 ,  E06B5/00 ,  E06B3/44

CPC classification number: E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05Y2201/10 ,  E05Y2201/702 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2201/716 ,  E05Y2400/32 ,  E05Y2600/458 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/112 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E06B3/44 ,  E06B5/00 ,  F16H19/02

Abstract: A powered garage door opener is provided for operating a garage door between an open and closed position. The powered garage door opener comprises a main housing mounted adjacent the garage door. An electric motor and gear train assembly is mounted within the main housing and coupled to the garage door to drive the garage door between the open and closed positions. A power supply is mounted within the main housing and electrically connected to the electric motor and gear train assembly. A control module is mounted within the main housing and electrically connected to the power supply and the electric motor and gear train assembly for controlling selective actuation of the electric motor and gear train assembly. The electric motor and gear train assembly includes a secondary housing, an electric motor sealed within the secondary housing, a worm gear coupled to and driven by the electric motor, a spur gear in meshed engagement with the worm gear, and a driven shaft mounted to the spur gear and coupled to garage door. The electric motor provides electrical power to drive the worm and spur gears, rotating the driven shaft, to provide power actuation of the garage door and the gear relationship between the worm gear and spur gear allows the spur gear to back drive the worm gear and provide manual actuation of the garage door.

Abstract translation: 提供动力车库门开启器，用于在打开和关闭位置之间操作车库门。 动力车库门开启器包括安装在车库门附近的主体。 电动马达和齿轮系组件安装在主壳体内并联接到车库门，以在开启和关闭位置之间驱动车库门。 电源安装在主壳体内并电连接到电动马达和齿轮系组件。 控制模块安装在主壳体内并电连接到电源和电动马达和齿轮系组件，用于控制电动马达和齿轮系组件的选择性致动。 电动机和齿轮系组件包括二级壳体，密封在次级壳体内的电动马达，联接到电动机并由电动机驱动的蜗轮，与蜗轮啮合的正齿轮和从动轴安装到 正齿轮和车库门。 电动机提供电力来驱动蜗杆并使正齿轮旋转从动轴，以提供车库门的动力驱动，并且蜗轮和正齿轮之间的齿轮关系允许正齿轮回驱动蜗轮并提供 手动启动车库门。

公开(公告)号：US20140345963A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14298138

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： James J. Ferri ,  John Robert Scott Mitchell ,  Csaba Szente ,  Jagdeep Playia ,  Dikran Ghorghorian ,  Gabriele Wayne Sabatini ,  Traian Miu ,  John Clark

IPC: B60R21/38 ,  B60R21/013

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B62D25/12 ,  E05B77/08 ,  E05F7/00 ,  E05Y2900/536

Abstract: A latch assembly for driving a closure panel from a closed panel position to an open panel position. The latch assembly comprises: a latch mechanism having a first latch element for retaining a mating latch component in a latched position and for moving the mating latch component from the latched position to an unlatched position when released, the movement of the first latch element biased towards the unlatched position by a latch biasing element; and an actuation system having: a mechanical energy storage system having a device for storing mechanical potential energy for assisting the latch biasing element in moving the mating latch component from the latched position to the unlatched position; a mechanical advantage system having a plurality of advantage elements for engaging the device, such that movement of the plurality of advantage elements is associated with a trigger force and cooperation of the plurality of advantage elements provides for amplification of the trigger force as an initiating force to release the stored mechanical potential energy; and a trigger system configured to provide the trigger force to release the stored mechanical potential energy.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将封闭面板从闭合面板位置驱动到打开面板位置的闩锁组件。 闩锁组件包括：闩锁机构，其具有第一闩锁元件，用于将配合的闩锁部件保持在锁定位置，并且用于当释放时将配合闩锁部件从闩锁位置移动到解锁位置，第一闩锁元件的移动朝向 通过闩锁偏置元件的解锁位置; 以及具有：机械能量存储系统，其具有用于存储用于辅助所述闩锁偏置元件将所述配合闩锁部件从所述闩锁位置移动到所述解锁位置的机械势能的装置; 具有多个用于接合该装置的优点元件的机械优点系统，使得多个优点元件的移动与触发力相关联，并且多个优点元件的配合提供了作为起动力的触发力的放大 释放存储的机械势能; 以及触发系统，被配置为提供触发力以释放存储的机械势能。

公开(公告)号：US20140328644A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14333722

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： John P. McCorkell

IPC: F16B39/02

CPC classification number: F16B39/02 ,  B60J5/0468 ,  F16B37/0842 ,  F16B41/002

Abstract: An integrally moulded object body is disclosed for retaining fasteners in a pre-attachment position and deforming to accommodate attachment tolerances. The object body has a fastener retaining portion that has an aperture defined therein that has a fastener-engaging edge that grips the shaft of the fastener in the pre-attachment position. The fastener retaining is deformable to allow the fastener to move laterally and be attached off-center from the pre-attachment position to accommodate attachment tolerances. The fastener retaining portion can have areas of weakness to allow deformation. These areas of weakness can comprise areas of reduced thickness or radial extensions that extend towards the perimeter of the fastener retaining portion. The object body also has a clearance portion that defines a mounting face that the fastener does not extend past in the pre-attachment position. The object body can further comprise a compression portion that engages with the shoulder of the fastener and is compressed between the shoulder the object that the object body is attached onto in the attachment position. The compression portion can also have a bushing that provides increased torque retention by engaging with the fastener shoulder and the object that the object body is attached onto.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种整体模制的物体，用于将紧固件保持在预安装位置并变形以适应附接公差。 物体具有紧固件保持部分，其具有限定在其中的孔，该紧固件保持部具有紧固件接合边缘，该紧固件接合边缘处于预固定位置处的紧固件的轴。 紧固件保持件是可变形的，以允许紧固件横向移动并且偏离预先安装位置附接以适应附接公差。 紧固件保持部分可以具有允许变形的弱点区域。 这些弱点区域可以包括朝向紧固件保持部分的周边延伸的厚度减小或径向延伸部分的区域。 物体还具有限定安装面的间隙部分，紧固件不会延伸穿过预先安装位置。 物体还可以包括与紧固件的肩部接合的压缩部分，并且在肩部之间压缩物体在附接位置附着到物体上。 压缩部分还可以具有通过与紧固件肩部和物体被附接到的物体接合而提供增加的扭矩保持力的衬套。

公开(公告)号：US20130133471A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13656405

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Andrei Tchernyi ,  William Winnitoy

IPC: G05G1/40

CPC classification number: G05G1/40 ,  Y10T74/20888

Abstract: In one aspect, an adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle is provided, comprising a base, a swing arm, a pedal lever, a first link, and a second link. The base is mountable to a vehicular base support structure. The swing arm is pivotally mounted to the base about a first axis and has an end that defines a second axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis. The pedal lever is connected to the swing arm for pivotal movement about the second axis. The pedal lever has an input member that is used by a vehicle driver to depress the pedal lever, and an output member. The first link is pivotable about the first axis and has an output member connectable to an actuator, and an input member. The second link is pivotally connected to the first link input member and to the pedal lever output member.

Abstract translation: 一方面，提供了一种用于车辆的可调节踏板组件，包括底座，摆臂，踏板杆，第一连杆和第二连杆。 基座可安装到车辆基座支撑结构上。 所述摆臂围绕第一轴线枢转地安装到所述基座，并且具有限定基本上平行于所述第一轴线的第二轴线的端部。 踏板杆连接到摆臂上以围绕第二轴枢转运动。 踏板杆具有由车辆驾驶员用于按压踏板杆的输入构件和输出构件。 第一连杆可围绕第一轴线枢转并且具有可连接到致动器的输出构件和输入构件。 第二连杆枢转地连接到第一连杆输入构件和踏板杆输出构件。

公开(公告)号：US12297685B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18214009

申请日：2023-06-26

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： Jube Raymond Leonard ,  Saikat Bose

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/622

Abstract: A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure panel from a closed position to an open position and method of construction thereof. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A contamination cover enshrouds the extensible member between the gearbox and the distal end of the extensible member. Contamination cover moves between an axially extended state and an axially retracted state while the extensible member moves between the respective retracted position and the extended position.

公开(公告)号：US12296783B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18142406

申请日：2023-05-02

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： Dunia Sardelli ,  Francesco Biasci

IPC: B60R5/02 ,  B60R21/38 ,  E05B77/08 ,  E05B83/18 ,  E05B83/24 ,  E05B85/00 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05D11/00 ,  E05F15/63

Abstract: An actuation system for facilitating opening and closing of a closure panel of a vehicle via a hinge, the actuation system comprising: a pop up safety system mounted to a body of the vehicle adjacent to the hinge, the pop up safety system including a bracket connected to the closure panel; and a coupling mechanism coupling the hinge to the body in order to facilitate moving the closure panel from a closed hinge position to an open hinge position, such that the bracket is also connected to the coupling mechanism; wherein when the pop up safety system is operated, the bracket is decoupled from the coupling mechanism in order to facilitate movement of the closure panel away from the coupling mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US12281502B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-22

申请号：US16566465

申请日：2019-09-10

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： Mario Cappelli ,  Sandro Bertini ,  Francesco Cumbo

IPC: E05B81/20 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/36 ,  E05B81/64 ,  E05B83/38 ,  E05B85/26

Abstract: A load balancing mechanism for controlling concurrent operation of a pair of latches of a vehicle via a respective pair of links connecting the pair of latches to an actuator, the actuator for sharing by the pair of latches, the load balancing mechanism comprising: a housing for connecting to a body of the vehicle; a lever mounted to the housing at a pivot such that the lever is pivotable about the pivot; an actuator mounting point on the lever connecting the lever to the actuator, the actuator for rotating the lever about the pivot; and a load balancing element mounted on the lever at an axis and rotatable about the axis, such that each of the respective pair of links is positioned on opposite sides of the axis, said each of the respective pair of links for coupling to a corresponding one of the pair of latches; wherein operation of the actuator causes both rotation of lever about the pivot and rotation of the load balancing element about the axis while the pair of latches are operated concurrently. A power cinch system and a power release system can be included.

公开(公告)号：US20250043614A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18793047

申请日：2024-08-02

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Matthew MIKICZENKO ,  Joshua M. BERNHARDT ,  Cuong TRAN ,  John G. ZEABARI

IPC: E05F15/622 ,  B60J5/10 ,  E05F15/40

Abstract: A system for controlling an electromechanical biasing member for moving a closure panel between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body, the system comprising: a housing of the electromechanical biasing member comprising an inner cavity, the housing for connecting to one of the closure panel and the motor vehicle body; an electric motor positioned within the inner cavity, the electric motor comprising a motor shaft; a control unit positioned within the inner cavity and configured to drive the electric motor; and a latch control module located external to the housing; wherein the latch control module is configured as a master module and the control unit is configured as a slave module, such that the slave module follows commands from the master module.

公开(公告)号：US12163366B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US17472448

申请日：2021-09-10

Applicant: Magna Closures, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Wood ,  Andrew R. McIntyre

IPC: E05F1/12 ,  B60R21/38

Abstract: An active hinge including a body bracket for attachment to a vehicle body. A hood bracket is provided for rotational attachment to a vehicle hood. An actuator is provided for selectively transitioning the active hood hinge from a normal mode where the rotation of the hood bracket is restricted, to an active pedestrian mode where the rotation of the hood bracket is unrestricted.

公开(公告)号：US20240344372A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18632226

申请日：2024-04-10

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： John ZEABARI

IPC: E05B81/56 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/14 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05B81/34 ,  E05B83/24 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02P7/03

CPC classification number: E05B81/56 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05B83/243 ,  H02K7/1166 ,  H02P7/04 ,  E05B81/14 ,  E05B81/34

Abstract: An actuator system and method of operation are provided. The system includes at least one actuator including a motor. The system also includes a remote controller configured to generate a command signal to operate the actuator. At least one actuator controller is in communication with the remote controller and the at least one actuator and is configured to receive the command signal from the remote controller to operate the at least one actuator. The at least one actuator controller is configured to generate a motor control signal using the command signal for actuating the motor to operate the actuator and determine the validity of the motor control signal using the command signal. The at least one actuator controller prevents actuation of the motor if the motor control signal is invalid.