公开(公告)号：US20220274511A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-01

申请号：US17749412

申请日：2022-05-20

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Tricia E. Morrow ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Eugene J. Lau ,  Suzanne L. Johansson ,  Orhan Demirovic

IPC: B60N2/28 ,  B60N2/00 ,  B60R22/48

Abstract: A child restraint seat sensing device for a vehicle including a structural element at least partially defining a volume, wherein the structural element is located in a vehicle passenger seat between a seat base and seat back or is located behind the vehicle passenger seat, a stationary anchor in the vehicle, wherein the stationary anchor is located within the volume defined by the structural element, and a sensor mounted to the structural element, wherein the sensor is configured to detect whether a child restraint seat connector is attached to the stationary anchor.

公开(公告)号：US20220111867A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-14

申请号：US17068065

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Simon J. Trask ,  Scott D. Thomas ,  Joseph R. Abrash ,  Tracy Gonzalez ,  Dustin Knapp ,  Kaleb R. Lepak ,  Eva Rousseau

IPC: B60W60/00 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W50/14 ,  H04W4/40

Abstract: Vehicle behavioral monitoring includes determining a measure of distraction of the operator of a target vehicle, characterizing the type or category of distraction, determining level of risk that the target vehicle poses, and invoking various responses including host vehicle notifications and evasive actions and external notification and information sharing.

公开(公告)号：US20210300275A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US16836053

申请日：2020-03-31

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas

IPC: B60R21/015

Abstract: One general aspect includes a system of restraint deployment regulation, the system includes: a memory configured to include a plurality of executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the executable instructions, where the executable instructions enable the processor to: (a) determine, based on a seat occupation sensor output, whether a non-adult occupant is occupying a vehicle seat; (b) determine, based on an in-cabin sensor output, whether a child restraint seat is mounted on the vehicle seat; and (c) based on steps (a) and (b), enable or suppress a deployment of an airbag module that corresponds with the vehicle seat.

公开(公告)号：US11117545B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16389490

申请日：2019-04-19

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas

IPC: B60R22/48

Abstract: A system and method for detecting seatbelt routing in a motor vehicle safety restraint system. The system includes a seatbelt buckle sensor, an occupant sensor, a seatbelt payout sensor, and a control module. The method includes sensing a presence of a seatbelt latchplate in the seatbelt buckle. Further, the method determines whether the seatbelt is buckled. Additionally, the method includes sensing a presence of occupant in a vehicle seat. Moreover, the method further includes determining whether the occupant is detected in the vehicle seat. The method senses a seatbelt payout length and compares the seatbelt payout length to a first seatbelt payout length threshold. Thereafter, the method determines seatbelt routing based on whether the seatbelt is buckled, an occupant is present, and a seatbelt payout length has exceeded the first seatbelt payout length threshold.

公开(公告)号：US10994696B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16149730

申请日：2018-10-02

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Mathew L. Nassoiy ,  Jason L. Hepner

IPC: B60R22/44

Abstract: A seatbelt retractor includes a retractor frame, a spool fixed for common rotation with a spool shaft, a seatbelt webbing wrapped around the spool, a reduction mechanism, and a sensor coupled to the reduction mechanism for sensing the movement of the spool.

公开(公告)号：US10949659B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-16

申请号：US16385777

申请日：2019-04-16

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Chad M. O'Brien ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Tricia E. Morrow

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60N2/00

Abstract: A system and method for detecting an occupant within a seat of a vehicle. The method includes: obtaining onboard sensor data from at least one occupant detection sensor, wherein the at least one occupant detection sensor is a biometric sensor, and wherein the onboard sensor data includes data extracted from a sensor response of the biometric sensor; determining an occupant presence classification selected from a plurality of occupant presence classifications based on an evaluation of the onboard sensor data, wherein the evaluation is carried out using occupant detection sensor parameters in combination with the onboard sensor data, and wherein the plurality of occupant presence classifications include an occupant not present classification, an occupant spaced away from seat classification, and an occupant directly on seat classification; and carrying out a vehicle action in response to the determined occupant presence classification.

公开(公告)号：US10688954B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US15933621

申请日：2018-03-23

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Brennon L. White

IPC: B60R21/216 ,  B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/214 ,  B60R21/264 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/2338

Abstract: An airbag assembly for mounting above an occupant in a vehicle includes an airbag housing and an airbag cushion. The airbag cushion is connected to the housing and is deployable from an uninflated state to an inflated state. The airbag cushion includes a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion is positioned closer to the occupant than the rearward portion when the airbag cushion is in the inflated state. The forward portion is also separated from the rearward portion by a void. The void configured to cause a head of the occupant to rotate forward relative to a torso of the occupant when the occupant contacts the airbag cushion.

公开(公告)号：US20190193676A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US15850944

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  George Helou

IPC: B60R22/48

CPC classification number: B60R22/48 ,  B60R22/18 ,  B60R2022/1818 ,  B60R2022/485 ,  B60R2022/4866 ,  B60R2022/4891

Abstract: A seat belt routing sensing system for a seat belt of a vehicle is provided. The seat belt includes a latch plate. The seat belt routing sensing system includes a seat belt buckle mounting assembly and a sensor. The seat belt buckle mounting assembly includes a first bracket or a first strap. The first bracket or the first strap is configured to connect to a seat belt buckle. The sensor is attached directly or indirectly to the first bracket, the first strap, or the seat belt buckle and is configured to detect changes in a parameter. The changes are indicative of (i) at least one of a bending moment, a force, an angular position, or an angular movement of the first bracket or first strap, and (ii) routing of the seat belt.

公开(公告)号：US20190152430A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US15820726

申请日：2017-11-22

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Tricia E. Morrow ,  Senthil Karuppaswamy

IPC: B60R22/48

CPC classification number: B60R22/48 ,  B60R2022/485 ,  B60Y2400/301 ,  G05D1/021

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, methods, systems, and vehicles are provided. In various embodiments, the vehicle includes a body; one or more occupant seats disposed within the body for an occupant of the vehicle; and, for each occupant seat, a restraint device, one or more sensible elements, and one or more sensors. The restraint device is configured to provide restraint for the occupant when the restraint device is properly worn by the occupant. The one or more sensors are disposed within the occupant seat. The one or more sensible elements are disposed as part of the restraint device. The one or more sensors are disposed within the occupant seat, and are configured to sense the one or more sensible elements when the one or more sensible elements are in proximity to the one or more sensors, as an indication that the restraint device is not properly worn by the occupant.

公开(公告)号：US20190061822A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US15689563

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott D. Thomas ,  Andre T. Matsumoto

IPC: B62D21/15 ,  B62D25/08 ,  B62D27/00

CPC classification number: B62D21/152 ,  B62D25/082 ,  B62D27/00

Abstract: A support structure for a vehicle includes a first longitudinal node and a second longitudinal node. The second longitudinal node is disposed rearward of the first longitudinal node along a central longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The first longitudinal node is disposed inboard of the second longitudinal node relative to the central longitudinal axis. A deflector rail is positioned adjacent to the support structure, between the first longitudinal node and the second longitudinal node. The deflector rail is operable to increase a stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to a front of the vehicle offset from the central longitudinal axis, and not increase the stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to the front of the vehicle that includes the central longitudinal axis.