公开(公告)号：US20140026554A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13661063

申请日：2012-10-26

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: F01B29/00

CPC classification number: F03G7/065

Abstract: An actuation assembly adapted for driving a load and protecting against overloading and overheating conditions, includes an actuator defining a stroke when exposed to an activation signal, and further includes a protection device comprising a superelastic shape memory alloy element connected in series to and cooperatively configured with the actuator, and operable to both produce a secondary work output path for the actuator and discontinue the signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于驱动负载并防止过载和过热状况的致动组件包括当暴露于激活信号时限定行程的致动器，并且还包括保护装置，该保护装置包括与弹性形状记忆合金元件串联连接并协同配置 致动器，并且可操作以产生用于致动器的次级工作输出路径并中止信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130209079A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13761854

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC ,  DYNALLOY, INC.

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  James Holbrook Brown ,  James Ryan Yates ,  Brian W. Bowling ,  James Q. La ,  Aragorn Zolno

IPC: G03B17/08

CPC classification number: G03B17/08 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B60S1/0848 ,  B60S1/56 ,  B60S1/566 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  H04N5/2252

Abstract: A camera system includes a body defining a cavity therein, and a camera attached to the body within the cavity and including a lens. The camera system also includes a shape memory alloy transitionable between a first state and a second state in response to a thermal activation signal, and a wiper configured for wiping debris from the lens. The wiper is attached to the camera and is actuatable by the shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy transitions between the first state and the second state to actuate the wiper so that the wiper contacts and translates across the lens and thereby wipes debris from the lens.

Abstract translation: 照相机系统包括在其中限定空腔的主体和附接到腔体内的主体并包括透镜的照相机。 照相机系统还包括响应于热激活信号在第一状态和第二状态之间可转换的形状记忆合金，以及擦拭器，其构造成用于擦拭来自透镜的碎屑。 刮水器连接到相机上，可由形状记忆合金驱动。 形状记忆合金在第一状态和第二状态之间转变以启动刮水器，使得刮水器接触并平移穿过透镜，从而从镜片擦去碎屑。

公开(公告)号：US20130205770A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13835931

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Xiujie Gao

IPC: F03G7/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/065

Abstract: A method of achieving a target activation parameter, such as a predetermined response time and/or consistency when thermally activating at least one active material element, such as a shape memory alloy actuator or shape memory polymer hinge, includes deciding whether to prime the element based on energy efficiency and/or overall system costs/performance.

Abstract translation: 当激活至少一种活性材料元件（例如形状记忆合金致动器或形状记忆聚合物铰链）时，实现目标激活参数的方法，例如预定的响应时间和/或一致性，包括决定是否基于元素 关于能源效率和/或整体系统成本/性能。

公开(公告)号：US11266756B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-08

申请号：US16528038

申请日：2019-07-31

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Janet C. Robincheck ,  Adam F. Gross ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/10 ,  A61L2/26 ,  B60S1/64 ,  B60Q3/00

Abstract: A system for bacteria irradiation from an occupant zone of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises an interior portion disposed in the occupant zone. The interior portion has one of a predetermined surface porosity and a predetermined surface roughness. The interior portion has phosphorescent paint for visual indication. The system further comprises a high energy visible (HEV) light source integrated within the interior portion. The HEV light source has an emission wavelength of between about 375 nm and about 425 nm. The HEV light source further provides a cumulative energy of between about 1 J/cm2 and about 50 J/cm2. The system further comprises a vehicle processor in communication with the HEV light source. The vehicle processor is configured to enable the HEV light source. The system further comprises a sensor in communication with the vehicle processor and configured to provide input on when to enable light source.

公开(公告)号：US11028506B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-08

申请号：US15854207

申请日：2017-12-26

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: D03D15/10 ,  D03D1/00 ,  D03D15/58 ,  D04B1/14

Abstract: Presented herein are active textile structures with selectively variable surface friction characteristics, methods for making/using such structures, and vehicle components fabricated with electronically controlled textile structures with modifiable surface friction characteristics. An active textile system for governing frictional force levels at an interface with a user or object is presented. The system includes a textile structure that is fabricated from interlaced first and second textile filaments. Each textile filament has a respective texture that exhibits a distinct coefficient of friction. The textile structure has an outer and/or upper contact surface at the interface with the user/object. An actuating element, which is connected to the textile structure, is operable to selectively transition the textile structure between first and second states. The first state includes the first textile filament defining the textile structure's outer contact surface, whereas the second state includes the second textile filament defining the outer contact surface.

公开(公告)号：US10978630B1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-13

申请号：US16589657

申请日：2019-10-01

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Dorel M. Sala ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: H01L35/28 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/02 ,  H01L35/30 ,  B62D1/06 ,  B60N2/56

Abstract: A thermal control system includes a component having a surface. A plurality of thermal generating devices include a first conductive plate, second and third conductive plates, a first semiconductor device arranged between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate, and a second semiconductor device arranged between the first conductive plate and the third conductive plate. The first semiconductor device and the second semiconductor device have different types of doping. First ones of the plurality of thermal generating devices are arranged with the first conductive plate located adjacent to the surface of the component. Second ones of the plurality of thermal generating devices are arranged with the second and third conductive plates located adjacent to the surface of the component. The first ones and the second ones of plurality of thermal generating devices perform heating and cooling of the surface, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20200017006A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16033678

申请日：2018-07-12

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Daniel W. Booth ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Heidi H. McAdoo-Wilson ,  Janet C. Robincheck

IPC: B60N2/58 ,  D04B1/22 ,  D04B21/20 ,  D04B1/16 ,  D02G3/36 ,  B29C51/10 ,  D02G3/44 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B29C51/14

Abstract: A trim component for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed on a first side of the trim component and defines a first knit. The second portion is disposed on a second side of the trim component and defines a second knit distinct from the first knit. The first and second portions are integrally knitted. The trim component is configured to be installed on or more support members of the seat. The first side is configured to face the support member. The second portion is configured communicate with an occupant of the seat. In various aspects, the first portion includes a first yarn and the second portion includes a second yarn that is distinct from the first yarn with respect to one or more of density, thickness, and material. In various aspects, the first yarn is a heat-activated yarn.

公开(公告)号：US20190368078A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-05

申请号：US15994345

申请日：2018-05-31

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Daniel W. Booth ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Heidi H. McAdoo-Wilson ,  Janet C. Robincheck ,  Dorel M. Sala

IPC: D02G3/40 ,  B60N2/58

Abstract: A knitted seat trim cover for attachment to a vehicle seat includes a knitted trim panel configured to be installed over at least one foam support member of the vehicle seat and a fastener member integrally knitted in the knitted trim panel. The fastener member is configured to connect the knitted trim panel to the vehicle seat and at least a portion of the fastener member is made of a heat-activated yarn.

公开(公告)号：US10233571B1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US15854254

申请日：2017-12-26

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  D03D1/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A textile assembly includes a knitted or woven textile panel of non-conductive fibers, and defines a first delimited area. A first conductive filament is knitted or woven into the textile panel in the first delimited area, and is arranged to form an electronic device, such as a sensor or a switch, in the first delimited area. The textile assembly may further include a third conductive filament that is knitted or woven into the textile panel in a second delimited area. The third conductive filament is arranged to form a second electronic device, such as a sensor or a switch, in the second delimited area. A controller may use a signal from the first electronic device and the second electronic device to execute a function, such as generate a pressure map of the textile panel.

公开(公告)号：US10162360B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15366948

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Xiujie Gao ,  Jinsong Wang ,  Wende Zhang ,  Paul E. Krajewski ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Timothy J. Canner ,  Donald K. Grimm

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60R1/00

Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one image capture device and a user display configured to display images receive from the at least one image capture device. The vehicle also includes a controller programmed to generate a user prompt to set a home vehicle position in response the vehicle entering a first parked state. The controller is also programmed to store at least one reference image indicative of an area in a vicinity of the vehicle corresponding to the home vehicle position. The controller is further programmed to collect a current image corresponding to a current vehicle position in response to a subsequent approach toward the vicinity, and compare the current image to the reference image. The controller is further programmed to generate a user display depicting the vicinity, the current vehicle position, and the home vehicle position.