公开(公告)号：US07147257B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10894630

申请日：2004-07-20

Applicant: Kurt Johansen ,  Steven Thiele ,  Kenichi Kitayama

Inventor： Kurt Johansen ,  Steven Thiele ,  Kenichi Kitayama

IPC: E05B15/02

CPC classification number: E05B15/02 ,  Y10T292/68 ,  Y10T292/696 ,  Y10T292/702

Abstract: A striker assembly is provided for use with a lock assembly in latching a first body and a second body together and allowing at least one of the first and second bodies to pivotally move relative to the other of the first and second bodies. The lock assembly is mounted to the first body. The striker assembly includes a striker rotatably mounted to the second body and configured so that an associated latch of the lock assembly is selectively lockable to the striker to latch the first body to the second body. A lever extends from the striker and is engageable with the lock body so that the striker rotates when said at least one of the first and second bodies is pivotally moved relative to the other of the first and second bodies.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种撞针组件，用于与锁定组件一起使锁定第一主体和第二主体在一起并允许第一和第二主体中的至少一个相对于第一和第二主体中的另一个枢转运动。 锁组件安装到第一主体。 撞击器组件包括可旋转地安装到第二主体并且构造成使得锁定组件的相关闩锁可选择性地锁定到撞针以将第一主体闩锁到第二主体的撞针。 杠杆从撞针延伸并且可与锁体接合，使得当所述第一和第二主体中的至少一个相对于第一和第二主体中的另一个枢转地移动时，撞针旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06969107B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10499170

申请日：2003-01-09

Applicant: Toshihisa Omori ,  Kenichi Kitayama

Inventor： Toshihisa Omori ,  Kenichi Kitayama

IPC: B60R21/02 ,  B60J5/00 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05D5/02 ,  E05D5/04 ,  E05D5/06

CPC classification number: B60J5/0431 ,  B60J5/0411 ,  B60J5/0433 ,  B60J5/0437 ,  B60J5/0448 ,  B60J5/0461 ,  E05D5/023 ,  E05D5/043 ,  E05D5/062 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A vehicle door (10) includes an inner door panel (11). The inner door panel includes a door frame (20) and elongated members (25, 26). The elongated members extend in a front-and-rear direction of a vehicle body. The elongated members have fragile sections (60) each extending in a widthwise direction of the vehicle body to provide a stepped portion. The fragile section fractures under the action of a fracturing stress produced when a compression force (FO) greater than predetermined intensity acts on the elongated members. One element of the elongated member having the thus fractured fragile section then moves to absorb the compression force, thereby enhancing a passenger protecting performance of the vehicle door.

Abstract translation: 车门（10）包括内门板（11）。 内门板包括门框架（20）和细长构件（25,26）。 细长构件沿车体的前后方向延伸。 细长构件具有脆弱部分（60），每个部分沿车体的宽度方向延伸以提供阶梯部分。 当在大于预定强度的压缩力（FO）作用在细长构件上时产生的压裂应力的作用下，脆性部分断裂。 具有如此断裂的脆弱部分的细长构件的一个元件然后移动以吸收压缩力，从而增强乘客保护车门的性能。

公开(公告)号：US06942281B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10495448

申请日：2003-01-09

Applicant: Toshihisa Omori ,  Kenichi Kitayama

Inventor： Toshihisa Omori ,  Kenichi Kitayama

IPC: B60R21/02 ,  B60J5/00 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05D5/02 ,  E05D5/04 ,  E05D5/06 ,  B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B60J5/0431 ,  B60J5/0433 ,  B60J5/0437 ,  B60J5/0448 ,  E05D5/023 ,  E05D5/043 ,  E05D5/062 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A vehicle door (10) includes a door frame (20), hinges (32) for attaching the door frame to a vehicle body (31) therethrough in such a manner that the door frame moves between open and closed positions, a door lock section (35) for holding the vehicle door in a closed position, and door beams (70) connected between the hinges and the door lock section. Each door beam includes a series a plural dividing members. The plural dividing members have their respective end portions (71b, 72a) overlapped with each other in a widthwise direction of the vehicle body and joined with each other in such a manner that the dividing members are movable relative to each other by a predetermined distance when a collision force acts on the doorbeam.

Abstract translation: 车门（10）包括门框（20），铰链（32），用于将门框架通过其中的门框架连接到车体（31），使得门框在打开和关闭位置之间移动，门锁部分 （35），用于将车门保持在关闭位置，以及连接在铰链和门锁部之间的门梁（70）。 每个门梁包括一系列多个分隔构件。 多个分割部件具有各自的端部（71b，72a）在车体的宽度方向上彼此重叠并且彼此接合，使得分隔部件能够相对于彼此移动预定的 碰撞力作用于门束时的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20050057063A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：US10663581

申请日：2003-09-16

Applicant: Steven Thiele ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Marc Lamarre

Inventor： Steven Thiele ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Marc Lamarre

IPC: B60P1/26 ,  B60P1/267

CPC classification number: B60P1/26 ,  Y10T16/54028

Abstract: A vehicle load-carrying bed having a generally rectangular bed floor is provided. A front wall extends upwardly adjacent a front edge of the bed floor. A first side wall extends upwardly adjacent a first side edge of the bed floor. A second side wall extends upwardly adjacent a second, opposite side edge of the bed floor. A tailgate is positioned along a rear edge of the bed floor and extends between the first and second sidewalls. A dual axis hinge pivotally connects the tailgate to the first side wall for movement about a first axis generally parallel with the rear edge of the bed floor and alternative movement about a second axis generally parallel with a vertical bed edge of the first side wall. The hinge includes a checker for urging the tailgate into preselected positions when the tailgate is moved about the second axis.

Abstract translation: 提供具有大致矩形床层的车辆载重床。 前壁相对于床底板的前边缘向上延伸。 第一侧壁邻近床层的第一侧边缘向上延伸。 第二侧壁邻近床层的第二相对侧边缘向上延伸。 后挡板沿着底板的后边缘定位并在第一和第二侧壁之间延伸。 双轴铰链将后挡板枢转地连接到第一侧壁，用于围绕大致平行于床底板的后边缘的第一轴线移动，并且围绕大致平行于第一侧壁的垂直床边缘的第二轴线的可选运动。 铰链包括用于当后挡板围绕第二轴线移动时将后挡板推进预选位置的检验器。

公开(公告)号：US06659702B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US09809209

申请日：2001-03-16

Applicant: Kenichi Kitayama ,  Katsutoshi Ando ,  Yoichiro Inaba ,  Kozo Kusumoto ,  Eiji Suzuki

Inventor： Kenichi Kitayama ,  Katsutoshi Ando ,  Yoichiro Inaba ,  Kozo Kusumoto ,  Eiji Suzuki

IPC: F16B4300

CPC classification number: F16B43/001 ,  F16B5/02 ,  Y10T403/75

Abstract: The present invention provides a bolting structure for a magnesium alloy member, having a non-magnesium alloy and conventional member 12 disposed on the magnesium alloy member 15, the magnesium alloy member 15 being covered with an insulator 14, and a bolt 18 initially inserted through the magnesium alloy member 15 and then into the conventional member 12, thereby permitting the conventional member 12 and the magnesium alloy member 15 to be bolted together, comprising: a washer 17 disposed between a head 18a of the bolt 18 and the magnesium alloy member 15, the washer 17 having a boss 16 disposed thereon, wherein the magnesium alloy member 15 is formed with a through-hole 13 that is greater in diameter than a bolthole 19 of the washer 17. The above boss 16 and through-hole 13 eliminate a chance that the bolt 18 contacts the through-hole 13. The insulator 14 remains intact because of non-contact of the bolt 18 with the through-hole 13 so that no stray current corrosion occurs.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于镁合金构件的螺栓结构，其具有非镁合金和设置在镁合金构件15上的常规构件12，镁合金构件15被绝缘体14覆盖，并且螺栓18最初插入 镁合金构件15，然后进入常规构件12，从而允许常规构件12和镁合金构件15螺栓连接在一起，包括：设置在螺栓18的头部18a和镁合金构件15之间的垫圈17 具有设置在其上的凸台16的垫圈17，其中镁合金构件15形成有直径大于垫圈17的螺栓19的通孔13.上述凸台16和通孔13消除了 螺栓18接触通孔13的机会。绝缘体14由于螺栓18与通孔13的非接触而保持完整，使得不会发生杂散电流腐蚀。

公开(公告)号：US09102357B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US14127334

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Yasunori Watanabe ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Shigeyuki Nagai

Inventor： Yasunori Watanabe ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Shigeyuki Nagai

IPC: B62D25/02 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B62D27/00 ,  B62D25/20

CPC classification number: B62D25/04 ,  B62D25/02 ,  B62D25/025 ,  B62D25/2036 ,  B62D27/00

Abstract: A first outer panel has: a first general surface; and a first flange section having an end section of the first general surface recessed more than the first general surface. A second outer panel has: a second general surface having a surface flush with the first general surface; and a second flange section that is recessed from the second general surface and is joined overlapping with the first flange section. A joint that is recessed more than the first and second general surface is formed in the joined section. A filler substance is provided in the joint, and the section from the first general surface to the second general surface is formed in a continuous surface.

Abstract translation: 第一外板具有：第一总表面; 以及第一凸缘部分，其具有比第一总表面凹陷的第一总表面的端部部分。 第二外板具有：具有与第一总表面齐平的表面的第二总表面; 以及第二凸缘部，其从所述第二一般表面凹陷并与所述第一凸缘部重合。 在接合部中形成有比第一和第二一般表面凹陷的接头。 在接头中设置有填充物质，并且从第一一般面到第二一般面的部分形成为连续的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20140152053A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14127334

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Yasunori Watanabe ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Shigeyuki Nagai

Inventor： Yasunori Watanabe ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Shigeyuki Nagai

IPC: B62D25/04

CPC classification number: B62D25/04 ,  B62D25/02 ,  B62D25/025 ,  B62D25/2036 ,  B62D27/00

Abstract: A first outer panel has: a first general surface; and a first flange section having an end section of the first general surface recessed more than the first general surface . A second outer panel has: a second general surface having a surface flush with the first general surface; and a second flange section that is recessed from the second general surface and is joined overlapping with the first flange section . A joint that is recessed more than the first and second general surface is formed in the joined section. A filler substance is provided in the joint, and the section from the first general surface to the second general surface is formed in a continuous surface.

Abstract translation: 第一外板具有：第一总表面; 以及第一凸缘部分，其具有比第一总表面凹陷的第一总表面的端部部分。 第二外板具有：具有与第一总表面齐平的表面的第二总表面; 以及第二凸缘部，其从所述第二一般表面凹陷并与所述第一凸缘部重合。 在接合部中形成有比第一和第二一般表面凹陷的接头。 在接头中设置有填充物质，并且从第一一般面到第二一般面的部分形成为连续的表面。

公开(公告)号：US08727399B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12606591

申请日：2009-10-27

Applicant: Stephen Russell ,  Christopher Mampe ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Masatoshi Mori ,  Kenneth M Hartlaub

Inventor： Stephen Russell ,  Christopher Mampe ,  Kenichi Kitayama ,  Masatoshi Mori ,  Kenneth M Hartlaub

IPC: E05C3/06

CPC classification number: E05B77/06 ,  B60J5/0434 ,  E05B77/04 ,  E05B85/16 ,  Y10T292/1047 ,  Y10T292/57

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle comprises a vehicle door having an outside door panel, and a handle that is moveably mounted to the vehicle door. A latch actuator is operatively connected to the handle. Movement of the handle moves the latch actuator to an open position to allow opening of the door. An internal door part is connected to the outside door panel. The internal door part includes a contact area internally offset from the outside door panel. A counterbalancing member is cooperatively associated with the handle. During a crash condition causing deformation of the door and intrusion of the handle, the counterbalancing member engages the contact area of the internal door part to prevent the handle from moving the latch actuator to the open position.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的门组件包括具有外门板的车门和可移动地安装到车门的手柄。 闩锁致动器可操作地连接到手柄。 手柄的移动将闩锁致动器移动到打开位置以允许打开门。 内部门部分连接到外部门板。 内部门部件包括内部偏离外部门板的接触区域。 平衡构件与手柄协作地关联。 在引起门的变形和手柄侵入的碰撞状态下，平衡构件与内部门部件的接触区域接合，以防止把手将闩锁致动器移动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US08469409B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US11756565

申请日：2007-05-31

Applicant: Matthew Plett ,  Steven Thiele ,  Kenichi Kitayama

Inventor： Matthew Plett ,  Steven Thiele ,  Kenichi Kitayama

IPC: E05C3/06 ,  E05C3/16

CPC classification number: E05B83/16 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  E05B63/143 ,  Y10T292/0948 ,  Y10T292/1047 ,  Y10T292/1082 ,  Y10T292/42

Abstract: A closure assembly is mounted on a vehicle and moveable between a closed position and at least one open position. The closure assembly includes a closure structure mounted to an associated vehicle for movement between the closed position and the at least one open position. A first lock assembly is selectively locking the closure structure to the associated vehicle. A second lock assembly is selectively locking the closure structure to the associated vehicle. One of the first and second lock assemblies includes a latch that requires overstroking to lock the latch in a latched position.

Abstract translation: 闭合组件安装在车辆上并且能够在关闭位置和至少一个打开位置之间移动。 闭合组件包括安装到相关联的车辆上的闭合结构，用于在关闭位置和至少一个打开位置之间移动。 第一锁定组件选择性地将闭合结构锁定到相关联的车辆。 第二锁定组件选择性地将封闭结构锁定到相关联的车辆。 第一和第二锁定组件中的一个包括闩锁，其需要超行程以将闩锁锁定在锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US08333426B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US13198131

申请日：2011-08-04

Applicant: Kenichi Kitayama ,  Michael A. Schrader ,  Matthew Weyand Schmitt ,  Yoshitaka Higuchi

Inventor： Kenichi Kitayama ,  Michael A. Schrader ,  Matthew Weyand Schmitt ,  Yoshitaka Higuchi

IPC: B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B60J7/0435 ,  B60J7/043 ,  B60J7/165

Abstract: A rise-up panoramic roof provided on a roof opening of a body of a vehicle comprises a frame member and a lift assembly. The frame member has a forward portion and a rear portion. The forward portion is hingedly connected to the vehicle body such that the frame member does not slide relative to the body. The frame member is configured to hold a roof panel. The lift assembly is configured to move the frame member between a closed position where the rear portion of the frame member closes the opening of the vehicle body and a raised, open position where the frame member is raised from the vehicle body and the rear portion is located above the opening.

Abstract translation: 设置在车辆车身的车顶开口上的上升全景车顶包括框架构件和升降组件。 框架构件具有前部和后部。 前部部分铰接地连接到车体，使得框架构件相对于主体不滑动。 框架构件构造成保持屋顶板。 升降组件构造成使框架构件在框架构件的后部闭合车体的开口的关闭位置和框架构件从车身上升起的升高的打开位置之间移动，并且后部为 位于开口的上方。