公开(公告)号：US06460906B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09852483

申请日：2001-05-10

Applicant: Robert L. Bingle ,  Roger L. Koops

Inventor： Robert L. Bingle ,  Roger L. Koops

IPC: E05B300

CPC classification number: E05B83/26 ,  B60Q3/30 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B81/64 ,  E05B85/12 ,  Y10T70/8946 ,  Y10T292/57 ,  Y10T292/82

Abstract: A safety handle for opening a deck lid of a vehicle from inside the trunk compartment includes a handle and a housing having an outer wall and a perimeter surface. The housing defines a recess therein, which is positioned below or behind a plane defined by the perimeter surface of the housing. The handle is positioned in the recess and includes a handle portion and a shaft portion which defines a pivot axis of the handle. The shaft portion is pivotably mounted to the housing whereby said handle portion is positioned within the recess and below the plane defined by the perimeter surface such that the handle is pivotable within the recess. The handle is connectable to the release mechanism of the deck lid and pivotable to actuate the release mechanism to open the deck lid of the trunk.

Abstract translation: 用于从行李箱内部打开车辆甲板盖的安全手柄包括手柄和具有外壁和周边表面的壳体。 壳体在其中限定凹部，其位于由壳体的周边表面限定的平面的下方或后方。 手柄定位在凹槽中，并且包括手柄部分和限定手柄的枢转轴线的轴部分。 所述轴部分可枢转地安装到所述壳体，由此所述手柄部分位于所述凹部内并且位于由所述周边表面限定的平面的下方，使得所述手柄可在所述凹部内枢转。 手柄可连接到甲板盖的释放机构，并且可枢转以致动释放机构以打开行李箱的甲板盖。

公开(公告)号：US5371659A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-06

申请号：US11947

申请日：1993-02-01

Applicant: Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

IPC: B60Q1/14 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R21/12

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60Q2900/30 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  B60R21/12 ,  Y10S362/802

Abstract: A floodlight that is adapted to projecting a pattern of light from the housing of a vehicle exterior mirror on an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in that area. The pattern extends laterally onto the vehicle and downwardly and rearwardly of the mirror housing. In this manner, the lighted security zone extends from the vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle. An actuator for the floodlight includes a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter wherein the base unit is responsive to a signal from the remote transmitter in order to actuate the floodlight. The actuator may further include a lockout device in order to prevent actuation of the floodlight during operation of the vehicle. A signal light is additionally included in the exterior mirror housing in order to project a second pattern of light from the mirror housing extending laterally away from the vehicle and rearwardly of the vehicle. In this manner, the second pattern cannot be directly observed by the driver of the vehicle but may be observed by the driver of another vehicle passing the equipped vehicle. The signal light operates in unison with a turn signal, brake signal, or both, of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种泛光灯，其适于将车辆外部镜子的壳体的光线投影在与车辆的一部分相邻的区域上，以便在该区域中形成点亮的安全区域。 该图案横向延伸到车辆上并且向后和向后延伸到镜子壳体。 以这种方式，照明的安全区域从车门延伸到车辆的后部。 用于泛光灯的致动器包括车辆中的基本单元和远程发射器，其中基座单元响应于来自远程发射器的信号以致动泛光灯。 致动器还可以包括锁定装置，以便在车辆的操作期间防止泛光灯的致动。 信号灯另外包括在外部反射镜壳体中，以便从第二图案的光线投射出从车辆侧向远离车辆并在车辆后方延伸的反射镜壳体。 以这种方式，第二图案不能被车辆的驾驶员直接观察到，但是可以由通过配备的车辆的另一车辆的驾驶员观察到。 信号灯与配备的车辆的转向信号，制动信号或两者一致地操作。

公开(公告)号：US5139307A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-18

申请号：US773126

申请日：1991-10-08

Applicant: Roger L. Koops ,  Daniel R. Athey

Inventor： Roger L. Koops ,  Daniel R. Athey

IPC: B60J1/02 ,  B60J10/02

CPC classification number: B60J10/78

Abstract: A panel assembly for vehicles forming encapsulated window assembly having improved weather sealing and appearance and reduced wind noise. The assembly includes an elongated, rigid, channel support, a panel-like sheet, and a molded gasket of resinous material such as polyvinylcholoride or reaction injection molded polyurethane extending around the peripheral sheet edge and the outer surface of the channel support to join the sheet and support member into a panel unit. Preferably, the gasket includes at least one recessed pocket receiving a fastener clip to tightly hold the assembly in a vehicle body. The assembly may also include one or more locator members for positioning the assembly with respect to other parts of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的面板组件，其形成具有改进的气候密封和外观以及降低的风噪声的密封窗组件。 组件包括细长的，刚性的通道支撑件，面板状片材和树脂材料的模制垫圈，例如聚氯乙烯或聚合物延伸围绕周边片边缘和通道支撑件的外表面以连接片材 和支撑构件插入面板单元。 优选地，垫圈包括至少一个容纳紧固夹的凹槽，以将组件紧紧地保持在车身中。 组件还可以包括用于相对于车辆的其它部分定位组件的一个或多个定位器构件。

公开(公告)号：US5065545A

公开(公告)日：1991-11-19

申请号：US671373

申请日：1991-03-19

Applicant: Edmund J. Kane ,  Roger L. Koops

Inventor： Edmund J. Kane ,  Roger L. Koops

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  B60J1/17 ,  B60J10/04 ,  E05F11/38

CPC classification number: E05F11/445 ,  B60J1/17 ,  B60J10/75 ,  B29C2045/0093 ,  B29C45/14434 ,  B29K2709/08 ,  B29L2031/7782 ,  E05F11/385 ,  E05Y2600/312 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: A panel/window assembly for vehicles adapted to be raised and lowered by a window regulator mechanism. The assembly includes at least one regulator mechanism attachment member molded directly on one peripheral edge of a preferably transparent sheet from a resinous material, preferably reaction injection molded polyurethane. The attachment member may include either a generally C-shaped channel having an elongated slot opening to one side for receiving a roller from the regulator mechanism, or an elongated opening extending entirely through the attachment member to receive the roller from either side of the assembly. Alternately, a pair of the attachment members may be positioned along the sheet edge and molded integrally with gasket portions on other portions of the sheet edge to provide guides for raising and lowering the window.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的面板/窗组件，其适于由窗口调节机构升高和降低。 该组件包括至少一个调节机构附接构件，其直接在优选透明片材的一个周边边缘上由树脂材料模制，优选反应注塑聚氨酯。 附接构件可以包括大致C形通道，其具有通向一侧的细长狭槽，用于从调节器机构接收辊子，或者细长的开口完全延伸穿过附接构件以从组件的任一侧接收辊。 或者，一对附接构件可以沿着片材边缘定位并与片材边缘的其它部分上的垫圈部分一体地模制，以提供用于升高和降低窗户的引导件。

公开(公告)号：US20080144327A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US12037409

申请日：2008-02-26

Applicant: Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

IPC: B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2900/30 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  Y10S362/802

Abstract: A lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a reflective element having a heater and a breakaway joint assembly having stationary member and a pivoting member that comprises a bracket supporting an electrically-operable actuator for positioning the reflective element about at least one axis. The exterior mirror assembly comprises a ground illumination or a signal light. The breakaway joint assembly includes a wire-way through which a wire cable passes carrying vehicle control signals and electrical power.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的照明的外部后视镜系统包括适于安装到车辆侧面的外部后视镜组件。 外部反射镜组件包括具有加热器的反射元件和具有固定构件的分离接头组件和枢转构件，该枢转构件包括支撑用于将反射元件围绕至少一个轴定位的电动可操作致动器的支架。 外部镜组件包括地面照明或信号灯。 分离接头组件包括线缆通过的线路，承载车辆控制信号和电力。

公开(公告)号：US07140755B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10287565

申请日：2002-11-04

Applicant: Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

IPC: B60Q1/24

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2900/30 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  Y10S362/802

Abstract: A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The assembly includes a reflective element and an actuator for positioning the reflective element about at least one axis. The assembly further including a floodlight comprising a light source and projecting a pattern of light from the assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone when the assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle and when the light source is actuated. A control system is included, including radio frequency receiving circuitry in the vehicle and a remote transmitter. The remote transmitter may be a transmitting device carried by a vehicle operator.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的安全点亮的外部后视镜系统包括适于安装到车辆侧面的外部后视镜组件。 该组件包括反射元件和用于将反射元件围绕至少一个轴定位的致动器。 所述组件还包括泛光灯，所述泛光灯包括光源并且在邻近所述车辆的一部分的至少一个区域上从所述组件突出出光图案，以便当所述组件安装到所述车辆侧面时形成点亮的安全区域;以及 当光源被致动时。 包括控制系统，包括车载射频接收电路和遥控发射机。 远程发射机可以是由车辆操作员携带的发射设备。

公开(公告)号：US06692056B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10144506

申请日：2002-05-13

Applicant: Robert L. Bingle ,  Roger L. Koops ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Robert L. Bingle ,  Roger L. Koops ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B62D2512

CPC classification number: E05B83/26 ,  B60Q3/30 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B81/64 ,  E05B85/12 ,  Y10S292/43 ,  Y10T292/57

Abstract: A user operable release system for a trunk compartment of a vehicle is provided which is positionable within the trunk compartment of the vehicle so as to allow for opening of the deck lid by a user within the trunk compartment. The release system includes a user actuable input device for actuating a release mechanism of the deck lid in order to open the compartment, a housing, and at least one illumination source, which is operable to provide illumination for the user actuable input device. The housing includes at least one wall defining a recess and a perimeter surface at an outer edge of the recess. The user actuable input device is positioned within the recess such that the user actuable input device is within the recess inwardly of the perimeter surface. The illumination source is positioned at the housing and/or at the user actuable input device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆的行李箱的用户可操作的释放系统，其可定位在车辆的行李箱内，以允许用户在行李箱内打开甲板盖。 释放系统包括用于致动甲板盖的释放机构的用户致动输入装置，以便打开隔室，壳体和至少一个照明源，该至少一个照明源可操作以为用户可致动输入装置提供照明。 壳体包括限定凹部的至少一个壁和在凹部的外边缘处的周边表面。 用户致动输入装置位于凹槽内，使得用户可致动的输入装置位于周边表面内的凹槽内。 照明源位于壳体和/或在用户可致动的输入装置处。

公开(公告)号：US06485081B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09648560

申请日：2000-08-25

Applicant: Robert L. Bingle ,  Roger L. Koops ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Kevin C. McCarthy ,  Eric J. Hoekstra ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Eugenie V. Uhlmann ,  Gimtong Teowee ,  Brent J. Bos ,  David W. Taylor

Inventor： Robert L. Bingle ,  Roger L. Koops ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Kevin C. McCarthy ,  Eric J. Hoekstra ,  Kenneth Schofield ,  Eugenie V. Uhlmann ,  Gimtong Teowee ,  Brent J. Bos ,  David W. Taylor

IPC: E05B6510

CPC classification number: E05B83/26 ,  B60Q3/30 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B81/54 ,  E05B85/12 ,  Y10S292/43 ,  Y10S292/65 ,  Y10T70/65

Abstract: A release system adapted for use in opening a deck lid of a vehicle includes a gas operable assist device and at least one of a manual input device and an occupant detector. The release system is positionable within a compartment at least partially closed by the deck lid. The compartment has a release mechanism for opening the deck lid and the release system is adapted for operation from the interior of the compartment. The gas operable assist device is connectable to the release mechanism and is operable to actuate the release mechanism to open the deck lid in response to a user input to the manual input device or a detection of an occupant within the compartment by the occupant detector. The gas operable assist device includes at least one of a compressed gas container and a pyrotechnic element.

Abstract translation: 适用于打开车辆甲板盖的释放系统包括气体可操作辅助装置和手动输入装置和乘员检测器中的至少一个。 释放系统可定位在由甲板盖至少部分封闭的隔间内。 隔室具有用于打开甲板盖的释放机构，并且释放系统适于从隔室的内部进行操作。 气体可操作辅助装置可连接到释放机构，并且可操作以响应于用户输入到手动输入装置或由乘员检测器检测车厢内的乘员来致动释放机构以打开甲板盖。 气体可操作的辅助装置包括压缩气体容器和烟火元件中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US06349450B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09597532

申请日：2000-06-20

Applicant: Roger L. Koops ,  Robert L. Bingle

Inventor： Roger L. Koops ,  Robert L. Bingle

IPC: E05B100

CPC classification number: E05B85/10 ,  E05B15/1635 ,  E05B17/0016 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B79/06 ,  Y10S16/903 ,  Y10T16/44 ,  Y10T16/458 ,  Y10T16/476 ,  Y10T16/50 ,  Y10T292/57 ,  Y10T292/85

Abstract: A door handle for a door of a vehicle includes a handle portion and a housing or base portion. Preferably, the handle portion is assembled to the base portion by a snap fit of a pair of snap clasps onto a corresponding pair of axles or cross members attached to the housing. The snap clasps engage the cross members via a tapered opening to guide the cross members into the snap clasps, thereby easing the assembly process of the handle assembly. The snap clasps are snapped onto the cross members marked by an audible click to pivotally secure the handle portion to the housing, such that pivotal movement of the handle relative to the housing may be operable to open the door of the vehicle. Preferably, a biasing member is included to bias the handle portion toward its closed position relative to the housing, while the handle and the housing comprise polymeric materials. Also, the handle preferably comprises a soft touch material molded along an inner or back side of the handle to improve comfort of the handle to a user thereof when the user grasps the handle to open the door, and a heating element may also be included. One or more illumination sources may be provided at the housing or otherwise adjacent to the handle to provide illumination of the handle in response to electrical signal.

公开(公告)号：US06280069B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09630332

申请日：2000-07-31

Applicant: Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

Inventor： Todd W. Pastrick ,  Linda K. Molenkamp ,  Roger L. Koops

IPC: B60Q124

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q2900/30 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R21/12 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  Y10S362/802

Abstract: A floodlight that is adapted to projecting a pattern of light from the housing of a vehicle exterior mirror on an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in that area. The pattern extends laterally onto the vehicle and downwardly and rearwardly of the mirror housing. In this manner, the lighted security zone extends from the vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle. An actuator for the floodlight includes a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter wherein the base unit is responsive to a signal from the remote transmitter in order to actuate the floodlight. The actuator may further include a lockout device in order to prevent actuation of the floodlight during operation of the vehicle. A signal light is additionally included in the exterior mirror housing in order to project a second pattern of light from the mirror housing extending laterally away from the vehicle and rearwardly of the vehicle. In this manner, the second pattern cannot be directly observed by the driver of the vehicle but may be observed by the driver of another vehicle passing the equipped vehicle. The signal light operates in unison with a turn signal, brake signal, or both, of the equipped vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种泛光灯，其适于将车辆外部镜子的壳体的光线投影在与车辆的一部分相邻的区域上，以便在该区域中形成点亮的安全区域。 该图案横向延伸到车辆上并且向后和向后延伸到镜子壳体。 以这种方式，照明的安全区域从车门延伸到车辆的后部。 用于泛光灯的致动器包括车辆中的基本单元和远程发射器，其中基座单元响应于来自远程发射器的信号以致动泛光灯。 致动器还可以包括锁定装置，以便在车辆的操作期间防止泛光灯的致动。 信号灯另外包括在外部反射镜壳体中，以便从第二图案的光线投射出从车辆侧向远离车辆并在车辆后方延伸的反射镜壳体。 以这种方式，第二图案不能被车辆的驾驶员直接观察到，但是可以由通过配备的车辆的另一车辆的驾驶员观察到。 信号灯与配备的车辆的转向信号，制动信号或两者一致地操作。