公开(公告)号：US20250162387A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US18956714

申请日：2024-11-22

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Aaron Koerth

IPC: B60J3/04 ,  B60J3/02 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/163

Abstract: An automotive visor includes an electrochromic element defining a planar width and height and a mounting structure coupled with the electrochromic element along a first side of a perimeter thereof and configured for rotatably mounting the automotive visor within a vehicle interior. The mounting structure includes a first frame member defining a first interior face and a first channel portion and a second frame member defining a second interior face and a second channel portion. The first frame member and the second frame member are coupled together with the first and second faces in mutual contact and the first and second channel portions defining a channel receiving the first side of the perimeter therein. Each of the first and second frame members further define respective spacer projections that extend inwardly into the channel and contact opposing first and second faces of the electrochromic element, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US12139107B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US17382623

申请日：2021-07-22

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  Michael G. Hendricks

IPC: B60S1/56 ,  B08B5/02 ,  B08B13/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  B60S1/54

Abstract: A system comprises an imager having a lens; a housing supporting the imager and defining an inlet opening; a moveable vent cover configured to move between a first position and a second position; and a channel defined by a portion of the housing, the moveable vent cover, and a diverter, the channel configured to selectively direct an incoming fluid from the inlet opening defined by the moveable vent cover in the open position and the housing toward the lens. The system may further comprise a lens cover supported by the housing; the lens cover disposed to at least partially cover the lens.

公开(公告)号：US20240361619A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18645861

申请日：2024-04-25

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  Michael J. Taylor ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Nigel T. Lock

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: G02F1/0102 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1223

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The second and third surfaces face each other to define a gap. A first electrode is coupled to the second surface and a second electrode is coupled to the third surface. An electro-optic medium is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A concealment layer is located between the electro-optic medium and the first surface and a user interface defines a touch input sensor aligned with the concealment layer.

公开(公告)号：US12043178B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17730362

申请日：2022-04-27

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  Gregory J. Nagel ,  Richard B. Kollewehr

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K35/22 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K35/22 ,  B60K2360/42 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: A system for securing a motor to a circuit board of a rearview assembly may comprise a display element having an orientation; a motor having at least two motor terminals; a motherboard having a connection header; and a motor connection printed circuit board defining at least two slots and having a body portion and an end portion. Traces may extend from the at least two slots to the end portion of the motor connection printed circuit board. Each of the at least two motor terminals may be inserted into one of the at least two slots defined by the motor connection printed circuit board; and a portion of each of the at least two motor terminals may extend through the slot in which it has been inserted.

公开(公告)号：US11945370B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US17242732

申请日：2021-04-28

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/137 ,  G02F1/157 ,  H10N30/30 ,  H10N30/80 ,  H10N30/88

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/13756 ,  G02F1/157 ,  H10N30/302 ,  H10N30/802 ,  H10N30/88 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: A rearview assembly is disclosed. The rearview assembly comprises a reflective element and/or a display element. Further, the rearview assembly comprises an array of piezo-electric sensors. The array of piezo-electric sensors may be operable to sense a first vibration. Further, based, at least in part, on sensing the first vibration, the array of piezo-electric sensors may be operable to output a second vibration. In some embodiments, the second vibration may be operable to substantially dampen the first vibration. In other embodiments, the second vibration may be operable to provide haptic feedback to a user interfacing with a touch screen surface of the rearview assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10971830B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US16692870

申请日：2019-11-22

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Eric S. Lundy ,  Christopher D. Pollack

IPC: H01R4/48 ,  H01R4/18 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/04 ,  H01R12/75 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/24

Abstract: A rearview device includes a connector assembly that has a body that includes a plurality of electrical leads that extend therefrom and are removably coupled therewith. A plurality of contact-receiving apertures extend through the body and receive a plurality of spring contacts on a circuit board. The plurality of spring contacts abut and are compressed between the circuit board and the body. The plurality of spring contacts directly engage the plurality of electrical leads when inserted into the plurality of contact-receiving apertures. A plurality of peripheral walls are adjacent the circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US20200091627A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16692870

申请日：2019-11-22

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Eric S. Lundy ,  Christopher D. Pollack

IPC: H01R4/48 ,  B60R1/04 ,  H01R12/75 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R4/18 ,  B60R1/08

Abstract: A rearview device includes a connector assembly that has a body that includes a plurality of electrical leads that extend therefrom and are removably coupled therewith. A plurality of contact-receiving apertures extend through the body and receive a plurality of spring contacts on a circuit board. The plurality of spring contacts abut and are compressed between the circuit board and the body. The plurality of spring contacts directly engage the plurality of electrical leads when inserted into the plurality of contact-receiving apertures. A plurality of peripheral walls are adjacent the circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US10464485B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US15405484

申请日：2017-01-13

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  Jason D. Hallack ,  Richard A. Berry ,  Christopher D. Pollack

IPC: B60R1/02 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12

Abstract: A rearview mirror includes a housing defining an interior cavity and an opening to an exterior of the housing, a notch extending from an edge of the opening and an actuation mechanism coupled within the interior of the housing. The actuation mechanism has a toggle barrel rotatably positioned within the interior cavity of the housing and a lever extending from the toggle barrel through the opening. The lever defines a first major surface and includes a locking rib extending from the first major surface adjacent the barrel. The lever and toggle barrel are rotatable between a first position and a second position, the locking rib being positioned within the notch of the housing when the lever and the toggle barrel are in the first position and being positioned away from the notch when the lever and the toggle barrel are in the second position.

公开(公告)号：USD848649S1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US29623740

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Designer： Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Eric S. Lundy ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US20180345791A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15995463

申请日：2018-06-01

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Jason D. Hallack ,  Eric S. Lundy ,  Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Neil J. Boehm ,  Sebastien C. Jaeger ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Brian D. Jewell ,  Blake R. Adams ,  Gregory M. Ejsmont ,  William D. Short, II ,  Karri M. Kluting ,  William C. Schenk ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Jonathan A. Morey

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  B60R13/04 ,  B60Q1/32

Abstract: A vehicle display assembly may comprise a transparent element defining a viewing surface, a display element disposed behind the transparent element, and a printed circuit board in electrical communication with the display element. The display element is configured to generate an image visible through the transparent element. The vehicle display assembly may be in communication with at least one of a vehicle sensor and a vehicle computer. The images appearing in the display element may change orientation based on the presence or absence of a vehicle occupant.