公开(公告)号：US5568940A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-29

申请号：US281306

申请日：1994-07-27

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R22/195 ,  B60R22/28 ,  B60R22/46

CPC classification number: B60R22/1952 ,  B60R22/28

Abstract: A belt tightener (10) for a vehicle safety belt system is connected to a seat belt buckle (16). A piston (34) located in a cylinder (32) of a driving mechanism (18) is connected to the buckle (16) by a cable (22). A gas generator (38) produces gas in response to a vehicle collision to move the piston (34) and the buckle (16) in a first direction (20) along a longitudinal axis (42) of the cylinder (32). The cylinder (32) is fixedly mounted on a support member (70) with the longitudinal axis (42) of the cylinder (32) extending along the first direction (20). The support member (70) includes a mounting portion (72) connectable to a vehicle (12). A cover (100) defines a chamber (102) in which the support member (70) and the driving mechanism (18) are located. A flexible boot (130) into which the cable (22) extends is connected to the cover (100) and extends between the buckle (16) and the cover (100).

Abstract translation: 用于车辆安全带系统的带式收紧器（10）连接到安全带扣（16）。 位于驱动机构（18）的气缸（32）中的活塞（34）通过电缆（22）连接到带扣（16）。 气体发生器（38）响应于车辆碰撞产生气体，以沿着气缸（32）的纵向轴线（42）在第一方向（20）上移动活塞（34）和带扣（16）。 气缸（32）固定地安装在支撑构件（70）上，其中气缸（32）的纵向轴线（42）沿着第一方向（20）延伸。 支撑构件（70）包括可连接到车辆（12）的安装部分（72）。 盖（100）限定了其中支撑构件（70）和驱动机构（18）所在的室（102）。 电缆（22）延伸到其中的柔性护罩（130）连接到盖（100）并且在扣环（16）和盖（100）之间延伸。

公开(公告)号：US5366245A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-22

申请号：US165370

申请日：1993-12-10

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R22/46 ,  B60R22/195 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/1955

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for tensioning safety belt webbing (16) during sudden vehicle deceleration includes a buckle (22), a telescoping frame (26) and an actuator drive (28). The telescoping frame (26) includes first and second frame segments (40) and (42). The buckle (22) is attached to the first frame segment (40). The second frame segment (42) is anchored to the vehicle. The frame segments (40, 42) have a common axis (20) and are slidable relative to each other along the axis (20) to reduce the overall length of the telescoping frame (26). The actuator drive (28) is axially aligned with the telescoping frame (26) and includes a cylinder (138) and a piston (140). The cylinder (138) and piston (140) are movable relative to each other to lengthen the actuator drive (28). The actuator drive (28) is interconnected with the telescoping frame (26) such that lengthening of the actuator drive (28) causes shortening of the telescoping frame (26) to move the buckle 22 and tension the safety belt webbing 16.

Abstract translation: 在突然车辆减速期间用于张紧安全带织带（16）的装置（10）包括带扣（22），伸缩框架（26）和致动器驱动器（28）。 伸缩框架（26）包括第一和第二框架段（40）和（42）。 带扣（22）附接到第一框架段（40）。 第二框架段（42）被锚定到车辆。 框架段（40,42）具有共同的轴线（20）并且可沿轴线（20）相对于彼此滑动以减小伸缩框架（26）的总长度。 致动器驱动器（28）与伸缩框架（26）轴向对齐并且包括气缸（138）和活塞（140）。 气缸（138）和活塞（140）可相对于彼此移动以使致动器驱动器（28）延长。 致动器驱动器（28）与伸缩框架（26）互连，使得致动器驱动器（28）的延长引起伸缩框架（26）的缩短以移动带扣22并张紧安全带织带16。

公开(公告)号：USD294243S

公开(公告)日：1988-02-16

申请号：US771193

申请日：1985-08-30

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Designer： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US4667067A

公开(公告)日：1987-05-19

申请号：US728568

申请日：1985-04-29

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R16/00 ,  H01H9/02

CPC classification number: H01H9/0207 ,  B60R16/005

Abstract: A control switch assembly for cruise controls and the like includes multiple mounting adapters which facilitate mounting to a variety of vehicles. The switch assembly housing is a rectangular parallelepiped which defines a mounting structure. The mounting structure receives one of a plurality of interchangeable mounting adapters which engage various components of the vehicle and secure the switch housing thereto. For example, one mounting adapter facilitates mounting of the switch housing on the turn signal lever. Another facilitates mounting to a flat surface and still another replaces a portion of the turn signal lever with the switch housing.

Abstract translation: 用于巡航控制等的控制开关组件包括便于安装到各种车辆的多个安装适配器。 开关组件壳体是限定安装结构的长方体。 安装结构接收多个可互换的安装适配器中的一个，其接合车辆的各种部件并将开关壳体固定到其上。 例如，一个安装适配器便于将开关壳体安装在转向信号杆上。 另一种便于安装到平坦表面，而另一种便于用开关壳体代替转向信号杆的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US06419178B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09619112

申请日：2000-07-19

Applicant: Kenneth H. Kohlndorfer ,  Richard A. Boelstler ,  David R. Arnold ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Susan A. Richards ,  Markell Seitzman

Inventor： Kenneth H. Kohlndorfer ,  Richard A. Boelstler ,  David R. Arnold ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Susan A. Richards ,  Markell Seitzman

IPC: B65H7548

CPC classification number: B60R22/3413 ,  B60R22/24 ,  B60R22/34 ,  B60R22/405 ,  B60R2022/287

Abstract: A seat belt retractor (20) characterized by low mass and low operating noise, resistant to dust, moisture, and corrosion comprising: an integrally formed, quadrilaterally shaped main body portion (24). In the preferred embodiment, the frame is injection molded using 50% or greater long glass fiber plastic or die cast or injection molded metal. A spring housing wall and wall of a mechanism cover are also integrally formed in the sides of the retractor. Positioned within the spring housing wall is a spring coil guide, as well as an integrally formed anchor, which is used to hold the outer end of a rewind spring. The mechanism side of the frame further includes an integrally formed post or pin to pivotally support a locking pawl.

Abstract translation: 一种安全带卷收器（20），其特征在于质量低，操作噪音低，耐灰尘，潮湿和腐蚀，包括：整体形成的四边形主体部分（24）。 在优选实施例中，使用50％或更长的玻璃纤维塑料或压铸或注模金属注塑成型框架。 弹簧座壁和机构盖的壁也整体形成在牵开器的侧面。 位于弹簧壳体壁内的是弹簧线圈引导件，以及用于固定回卷弹簧的外端的整体形成的锚固件。 框架的机构侧还包括整体形成的柱或销以枢转地支撑锁定爪。

公开(公告)号：US5779263A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US787497

申请日：1997-01-21

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Michael J. Lachat ,  Michael A. Hague ,  Patrick J. Fonk

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr. ,  Michael J. Lachat ,  Michael A. Hague ,  Patrick J. Fonk

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/201 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/22

CPC classification number: B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/201 ,  B60R2021/0006

Abstract: An assembly comprising: a seat (20) having a tubular frame part (40a) having a gas flow port (80); and an air bag module (36) comprising an inflator (50), the inflator including at least one exit port (56); wherein the inflator (50) is mounted within the frame part (40a) with the exit port (56) in fluid communication with the flow port (60). In one embodiment the inflator is slid into its desired position through the tubular frame part and in another the inflator (and a manifold 80') is received within an opening in the frame part.

Abstract translation: 一种组件，包括：具有具有气体流动口（80）的管状框架部分（40a）的座（20）; 以及包括充气器（50）的气囊模块（36），所述充气机包括至少一个出口（56）; 其中所述充气机（50）安装在所述框架部分（40a）内，所述出口（56）与所述流动端口（60）流体连通。 在一个实施例中，充气机通过管状框架部分滑入其所需位置，而在另一个实施例中，充气机（和歧管80'）被容纳在框架部分的开口内。

公开(公告)号：US5366244A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-22

申请号：US142729

申请日：1993-10-25

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: B60R22/20

CPC classification number: B60R22/203 ,  B60R22/201

Abstract: An adjustable vehicle safety belt guide assembly (10) includes a base (28) and a movable carriage (30). The base (28) is mountable on a vehicle pillar (12) and includes a flexible cable (38), anchors (34, 36), and a plurality of lugs (40). The anchors (34, 36) are connectable with the pillar (12), and the flexible cable (38) is connected to the anchors (34, 36). The flexible cable (38) can follow the contour of the pillar (12). The lugs (40) are fixed to the flexible cable (38) to define adjustment positions for the carriage (30). The carriage (30) is movable along the flexible cable (38) and includes a lock mechanism (74) for releasably engaging the lugs (40).

Abstract translation: 一种可调节的车辆安全带导向组件（10）包括一个基座（28）和一个可移动滑架（30）。 基座（28）可安装在车辆支柱（12）上并且包括柔性电缆（38），锚固件（34,36）和多个凸耳（40）。 锚固件（34,36）可与支柱（12）连接，并且柔性电缆（38）连接到锚固件（34,36）。 柔性电缆（38）可以跟随支柱（12）的轮廓。 凸耳（40）固定到柔性电缆（38）以限定滑架（30）的调节位置。 托架（30）可沿柔性缆索38移动并且包括用于可释放地接合凸耳（40）的锁定机构（74）。

公开(公告)号：USD304567S

公开(公告)日：1989-11-14

申请号：US61987

申请日：1987-06-10

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Designer： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US4848531A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-18

申请号：US79734

申请日：1987-07-30

Applicant: Larry O. Gray ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Larry O. Gray ,  Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: F16D48/06 ,  F16D67/02

CPC classification number: F16D67/02 ,  F16D48/06 ,  F16D48/064 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/30406 ,  F16D2500/30415 ,  F16D2500/30426 ,  F16D2500/70424 ,  F16D2500/70668 ,  F16D2500/7109 ,  Y10T74/19284

Abstract: An electronic system for monitoring the operation of a vehicle friction clutch assembly and for generating an indication when the clutch brake of the assembly is frictionally engaged is disclosed. The system generates an electrical signal which is representative of the rotational speed of the clutch brake. To accomplish this, a plurality of magnets or a plurality of radially outwardly extending teeth are secured to the clutch brake. A sensor is disposed near the clutch brake which is responsive to the passage of the magnets and teeth rotating thereby. The sensor generates an electrical pulse train signal having a frequency which is proportional to the rotational speed of the clutch brake. An electronic control circuit is provided for generating an indication when the value of the clutch brake rotational speed signal approaches zero, indicating that the clutch brake is frictionally engaged. A similar sensor be provided for determining the rotational speed of the flywheel of the friction clutch assembly. The control circuit compares the flywheel rotational speed signal with the clutch brake rotational speed signal and generates an indication when the values of the two signals are not equal or when they differ by more than a predetermined amount. Such a situation would occur when there is slippage in the friction clutch assembly which requires maintenance. The flywheel rotational speed signal can also be displayed separately as an analog or digital representation of the engine speed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测车辆摩擦离合器组件的操作并且当组件的离合器制动器摩擦接合时产生指示的电子系统。 该系统产生代表离合器制动器转速的电信号。 为了实现这一点，多个磁体或多个径向向外延伸的齿被固定到离合器制动器。 传感器设置在离合器制动器附近，该传感器响应于由此旋转的磁体和齿的通过。 传感器产生具有与离合器制动器的转速成比例的频率的电脉冲串信号。 提供电子控制电路，用于当离合器制动器转速信号的值接近零时产生指示，指示离合器制动器摩擦接合。 提供类似的传感器用于确定摩擦离合器组件的飞轮的转速。 控制电路将飞轮转速信号与离合器制动转速信号进行比较，并且当两个信号的值不相等或当它们相差超过预定量时产生指示。 当需要维护的摩擦离合器组件有滑动时，会出现这种情况。 飞轮转速信号也可以单独显示为发动机转速的模拟或数字表示。

公开(公告)号：US4700828A

公开(公告)日：1987-10-20

申请号：US886602

申请日：1986-07-18

Applicant: Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

Inventor： Wendell C. Lane, Jr.

IPC: F16G11/00 ,  B65D85/00

CPC classification number: F16G11/00 ,  Y10T403/57 ,  Y10T403/5741

Abstract: A cruise control servo cable assembly comprising a standard cable including a universal shielded cable end having means at its extremity for attachment to the appropriate one of a set of clevises or adapters provided with the cable assembly. The celvises are of a low cost stamped metal or molded plastic type and are appropriately marked so that by referring to an accompanying chart the installer can select the correct clevis for a particular vehicle and engine option and discard the remaining unused clevises. Means is provided for securely locking the selected clevis to the cable end. The shield encloses the cable end and moves back and forth with the clevis or adapter.

Abstract translation: 一种巡航控制伺服电缆组件，包括标准电缆，该标准电缆包括通用屏蔽电缆端，其具有在其末端处的装置，用于附接到设置有电缆组件的一组U形夹或适配器中的适当的一个。 该机器具有低成本冲压的金属或模制塑料类型并且被适当地标记，以便通过参考附图，安装者可以为特定车辆和发动机选项选择正确的U形夹，并丢弃剩余的未使用的支座。 提供了用于将所选择的U形夹牢固地锁定到电缆端的装置。 屏蔽罩包围电缆端，并用U形夹或适配器来回移动。