公开(公告)号：US20200254976A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-13

申请号：US16270858

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Bruce N. Greve ,  James C. O'Kane ,  David T. Renke

IPC: B60S1/38 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60S1/22

Abstract: An extendable windshield wiper system includes a wiper blade assembly having: a resilient material wiper blade; and a wiper extension rod connected to the wiper blade. A wiper sleeve is configured to move about an arc of rotation with respect to an axis of rotation of the wiper sleeve. A bore of the wiper sleeve has the wiper extension rod slidably disposed within the bore. An actuation portion directs a pressurized fluid to outwardly extend the wiper extension rod from the wiper sleeve and thereby to outwardly extend the wiper blade in an extension direction during a first portion of the arc of rotation. The wiper blade is induced to traverse an extended arc of travel during rotation of the wiper extension rod and the wiper sleeve along the arc of rotation.

公开(公告)号：US10533362B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15624954

申请日：2017-06-16

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： David T. Renke ,  Michael A. Faucett, Jr.

IPC: E05F15/695 ,  E05F15/689 ,  B60J1/17 ,  B60J1/18

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a movement of a window of a vehicle to a selected position. The method includes receiving, by a processor, an input from a source that indicates the selected position for the window, and determining, by the processor, a coordinate location value based on the selected position. The method also includes determining, by the processor, a position for the window based on the coordinate location value and outputting, by the processor, one or more control signals to a motor associated with a window regulator of the window to move the window to the position.

公开(公告)号：US20190217685A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US15869251

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： David T. Renke ,  Michael A. Faucett, JR.

IPC: B60J1/00

CPC classification number: B60J1/005 ,  B60J1/006

Abstract: An assembly includes a first panel, a second panel having an aperture therethrough, and a pin. The pin has a base and a shaft. The base is secured to the first panel and the shaft is disposed at least partially in the aperture. The pin additionally includes at least one resilient clip member having a first end and a second end. The first end is disposed within the shaft, and the second end retains the second panel in a desired position relative to the first panel. The shaft comprises a first material and the clip member comprises a second material, different from the first material.

公开(公告)号：US09902306B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15484531

申请日：2017-04-11

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： John Foss ,  David T. Renke

IPC: B60P1/43 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037

CPC classification number: B60P1/435 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/037

Abstract: A tailgate assembly includes a tailgate and a telescoping ramp movably coupled to the tailgate. The telescoping ramp is movable relative to the tailgate between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position. In the fully retracted position, the telescoping ramp is entirely disposed inside the tailgate. In the fully extended position, the telescoping ramp is at least partly disposed outside the tailgate.

公开(公告)号：US09868480B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15212922

申请日：2016-07-18

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： David T. Renke ,  Michael A. Faucett, Jr. ,  Joseph M. Polewarczyk

IPC: B62D33/023 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B62D49/06 ,  B62D63/04

CPC classification number: B62D49/0628 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B60R2011/0052 ,  B62D33/023 ,  B62D63/04

Abstract: A vehicle having a power-source configured to propel the vehicle via power-source torque, a driven wheel configured to receive the power-source torque, and a vehicle body structure. The vehicle body structure includes a wheelhouse configured to extend over the driven wheel and also defines a locating feature. The vehicle further includes an integrated weight element configured to engage the locating feature and a fastener configured to fix the integrated weight element to the vehicle body structure either proximate to or directly to the wheelhouse. The vehicle can be configured as a truck, wherein the vehicle body structure includes a truck bed incorporating the wheelhouse and the integrated weight element.

公开(公告)号：US09290134B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14157815

申请日：2014-01-17

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： David T. Renke ,  Ronald Edward Chupick

IPC: B60R13/02 ,  B62D27/02 ,  F16B5/06

CPC classification number: B60R13/0206 ,  B62D27/02 ,  F16B5/065 ,  F16B5/0664 ,  F16B19/004 ,  Y10T24/309 ,  Y10T29/49945

Abstract: A coupling assembly can couple first and second panels together. The second panel defines a panel hole. The coupling assembly includes a clip configured to be at least partially received in the panel hole. Moreover, the clip extending from the first panel and includes a clip body and at least one resilient leg extending from the clip body. The clip body extends along a longitudinal axis. The clip defines a clip hole extending into the clip body along the longitudinal axis. The coupling assembly further includes an insert comprising a polymer. The insert is at least partially disposed in the clip hole.

Abstract translation: 联接组件可将第一和第二面板联接在一起。 第二个面板定义一个面板孔。 联接组件包括构造成至少部分地容纳在面板孔中的夹子。 此外，夹子从第一面板延伸并且包括夹主体和从夹子主体延伸的至少一个弹性腿。 夹子主体沿着纵向轴线延伸。 夹子沿着纵向轴线限定延伸进夹子主体的夹子孔。 联接组件还包括包含聚合物的插入件。 插入件至少部分地设置在夹子孔中。

公开(公告)号：US08833830B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13630030

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： David T. Renke ,  Paul W. Renius

IPC: B60R13/02

CPC classification number: F16B21/20 ,  B60R13/0206 ,  B60R13/04 ,  F16B2/241 ,  F16B5/0657 ,  F16B21/075 ,  Y10T24/304 ,  Y10T24/307 ,  Y10T24/44026 ,  Y10T24/45262 ,  Y10T29/49959

Abstract: A vehicular accessory retention clip is used to attach a vehicular accessory, such as vehicular trim, to a vehicle. The vehicular accessory may have a substrate component that has at least one reinforcement post, and the vehicle may have a vehicular base component that has at least one corresponding opening configured to receive the reinforcement post. The retention clip has at least two walls that extend from an edge of a platform, each wall having an exterior tab and an interior tab configured to engage with the walls of the opening and the reinforcement post, respectively. The retention clip is slid onto the reinforcement post until the interior tabs engage with the reinforcement post, and the combination of the retention clip and reinforcement post is inserted until the exterior tabs engage with the walls of the opening.

Abstract translation: 车辆附件保持夹用于将车辆附件（例如车辆装饰件）附接到车辆。 车辆附件可以具有至少一个加强柱的基底部件，并且车辆可以具有车辆基部部件，该车辆基部部件具有构造成接收加强柱的至少一个对应的开口。 保持夹具具有从平台的边缘延伸的至少两个壁，每个壁分别具有外部突出部和内部突出部，该内部突出部被分别与开口和加强柱的壁接合。 保持夹被滑动到加强柱上，直到内部突片与加强柱接合，并且保持夹和加强柱的组合被插入，直到外部突出部与开口的壁接合。