公开(公告)号：US20190071021A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16180088

申请日：2018-11-05

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： Mirko PRIBISIC

IPC: B60R3/02

Abstract: An automated retractable step system has at least one linkage subassembly for attachment to a vehicle frame. A step is attached to the linkage subassembly and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. An actuator is coupled with the linkage subassembly for moving the step between the stowed and deployed positions. A sensor subassembly includes a sensing electrode and a reference electrode disposed adjacent to the sensing electrode and a driven shield electrode extending generally parallel to and in a spaced relationship with the sensing electrode and the reference electrode. A controller is electrically connected to the sensing electrode and to the reference electrode and to the driven shield electrode. The controller is also electrically connected to the actuator for controlling the actuator to move the step between the stowed position and the deployed position in response to the signal from the sensor subassembly.

公开(公告)号：US10214945B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-26

申请号：US14601283

申请日：2015-01-21

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： Roman Cetnar

IPC: E05B85/20 ,  E05B77/02 ,  E05B77/30 ,  E05B79/20 ,  E05B81/16 ,  E05B81/36 ,  E05B81/74

Abstract: A door latch assembly is equipped with a latch mechanism, a locking mechanism, an operating mechanism and inside and outside release mechanisms. The locking mechanism includes a release link that is connected to an inside release lever connected to the inside release mechanism. This arrangement permits a vehicle door to be opened from inside the passenger compartment via actuation of the inside release mechanism in the event the outside release mechanism is damaged.

公开(公告)号：US10174527B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US14652497

申请日：2013-12-24

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Davide Dente

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  E05B77/12 ,  H02J7/00 ,  E05B81/14 ,  E05B81/86 ,  H02J7/34

Abstract: A backup energy source (1) for an automotive system (102) in a motor vehicle (101) is designed to receive a main supply voltage (Vbatt), during a normal operating condition, and to provide a backup supply voltage (Vsc) during a failure operating condition, different from the normal operating condition. The backup energy source (1) has a control unit (2), and a supercapacitor group (4), operable by the control unit (2) to store energy during the normal operating condition and to provide the backup supply voltage (Vsc) during the failure operating condition. A diagnostic module (10) is coupled to the supercapacitor group (4) to provide the control unit (2) with information concerning an operating status of the supercapacitor group (4).

公开(公告)号：US10151126B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US14627466

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Francesco Cumbo

IPC: E05B85/00 ,  E05B85/20 ,  E05B77/06

Abstract: A latch for a door of a motor vehicle includes a supporting body, a closing assembly adapted to cooperate with a latch striker, and an opening mechanism which can move between a latched configuration and an unlatched configuration. An inertia lever is fitted to the supporting body and is free to oscillate from a first position to a second position. The latch includes a blocking lever movable between a release position and a stable blocking position. The inertia lever and the blocking lever are coupled in such a way that movement of inertia lever from the first position and the second position causes the movement of blocking lever from the release position to the stable blocking position.

公开(公告)号：US20180347252A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15991289

申请日：2018-05-29

Applicant: MAGNA CLOSURES INC.

Inventor： JOHN GLENN ZEABARI ,  JOSHUA MICHAEL BERNHARDT

IPC: E05F15/622 ,  E05C19/16 ,  F16D27/10 ,  F16D43/21 ,  B60J5/10 ,  B60J5/04

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  B60J5/047 ,  B60J5/102 ,  E05C19/166 ,  E05Y2400/458 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  F16D27/10 ,  F16D43/21

Abstract: An electromechanical biasing member for moving a closure panel between an open and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body is provided. The electromechanical biasing member includes a housing having an inner cavity for housing an electric motor having a motor shaft and a rotary output member rotatable relative to the housing. An extension member within the housing and engageable with the rotary output member moves the closure panel between the open and closed positions in response to driving the electric motor. Also provided is a control unit positioned within the inner cavity and configured to drive the electric motor, the control unit including at least one controller board juxtaposed to the electric motor, and a plurality of control components mounted to the at least one controller board and configured to supply a drive signal to the electric motor and receive signals representative of operation of the electric motor.

公开(公告)号：US20180266165A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15986223

申请日：2018-05-22

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Dezorzi ,  Erik Schattenmann ,  Spiridon-sorin S. Tudora ,  Stephen James Caron ,  Mirko Pribisic

IPC: E05F15/76 ,  G07C9/00 ,  B60R25/24 ,  E05F15/77 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/20 ,  E05F15/73 ,  B60J5/10

CPC classification number: E05F15/76 ,  B60J5/101 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/2054 ,  B60R25/241 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/44 ,  E05Y2400/852 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  G07C9/00111

Abstract: A method for operating a closure panel of a vehicle, comprising: using a processor, determining whether a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor located on a periphery of the vehicle have been sequentially activated to indicate an object moving across the first proximity sensor and the second proximity sensor; and, controlling the closure panel to open or close when the first proximity sensor and the second proximity sensor have been sequentially activated.

公开(公告)号：US20180258682A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15910388

申请日：2018-03-02

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Kurt M. Schatz ,  J.R. Scott Mitchell ,  Gabriele Wayne Sabatini ,  Michael Smart

IPC: E05F15/622 ,  E05F15/614 ,  E05F5/00 ,  F16H25/20

CPC classification number: E05F15/622 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F15/614 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/686 ,  E05Y2201/702 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2400/32 ,  E05Y2400/36 ,  E05Y2400/40 ,  E05Y2400/45 ,  E05Y2400/85 ,  E05Y2600/46 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  F16H25/2021 ,  F16H2025/2031 ,  F16H2025/2043

Abstract: A power swing door drive actuator for moving a passenger swing door relative to a body portion of a motor vehicle. The power swing door actuator includes a housing, a motor operably mounted to the housing, and a leadscrew of a spindle drive mechanism rotatably driven by the motor for causing relative translational movement of a drive nut relative to the leadscrew which, in turn, results in the vehicle door swinging between open and closed positions in response to selective actuation of the motor. A first articulation joint unit couples an elongate extensible member fixed to the drive nut to the vehicle body while a second articulation joint unit couples the housing to the vehicle door.

公开(公告)号：US20180238099A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15898439

申请日：2018-02-17

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Kurt M. SCHATZ ,  Samuel R. BARUCO ,  J.R. Scott MITCHELL ,  Marlon D.R. HILLA ,  Wassim RAFRAFI ,  Gabriele Wayne SABATINI

IPC: E05F15/74 ,  G06F3/01 ,  E05F15/611

CPC classification number: E05F15/74 ,  E05B81/77 ,  E05C17/203 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05F2015/765 ,  E05F2015/767 ,  E05Y2900/532 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  G06F3/017

Abstract: A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system and a virtual handle assembly for a motor vehicle and a method of operating the non-contact obstacle detection system and a closure member using a virtual handle assembly are disclosed. The NCOD system includes a main electronic control unit. At least one non-contact obstacle sensor is coupled to the main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles. The control unit is configured to detect the obstacle and cease opening of the closure member in response to the obstacle being detected. Additionally, the control unit is configured to release a latch and apply power to a motor in response to the obstacle not being detected. The virtual handle assembly includes at least one virtual handle sensor for detecting a hand and maintaining a distance to the hand by operating an actuation system to move the closure member.

公开(公告)号：US10047548B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14736512

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： John G. Zeabari

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  E05B85/02 ,  E05B81/54 ,  H05K9/00 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/64

Abstract: A latch assembly is provided and has a latch housing containing latch components and is integrally coupled to an electronic control assembly having control electronics for controlling the latch components and sensors and switches external to the latch housing. The control housing includes an exterior wall defining an interior cavity for mounting the control electronics. The control housing provides a mechanical connector with an external connector including a set of double sided connectors for coupling an electrical connector to the control electronics. The double sided connectors have a first portion projecting away from the exterior wall and outside of the interior cavity and associated with the mechanical connector for connecting with an electrical system of the vehicle and a second portion projecting away from the exterior wall and into the interior cavity to connect to the control electronics.

公开(公告)号：US20180179788A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-28

申请号：US15837554

申请日：2017-12-11

Applicant: Magna Closures Inc.

Inventor： Peter Lance OXLEY ,  Kristopher B. ROGERS

IPC: E05B81/12 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05F15/60

CPC classification number: E05B81/13 ,  E05B63/0004 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05B81/78 ,  E05B85/24 ,  E05C17/203 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/426 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A power door presenter system for pivoting a vehicle door relative to a vehicle body between a closed position and a partially open deployed position includes a presenter assembly mounted to one of the vehicle body and the vehicle door with an auxiliary striker fixed to the other one of the vehicle body and the vehicle door. The presenter assembly has an extensible member configured for movement between retracted and extended positions corresponding to the closed and deployed positions and an auxiliary latch mechanism moveable between latched engagement with the auxiliary striker when the vehicle door is indicated as not being under manual control of a user to allow automated return of the vehicle door to the closed position and unlatched engagement from the auxiliary striker when the vehicle door is indicated as being under manual control of the user to allow the door to be moved to a fully opened position.