公开(公告)号：US06496764B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09935853

申请日：2001-08-23

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R2021/01315

Abstract: A vehicle impact-sensing system is disclosed which discriminates a severe impact event from a minor impact incident. The sensing system is enabled by a preliminary stage of the sensing algorithm in response to an occurrence of an acceleration in excess of an enabling threshold. In the sensing algorithm, a first phase evaluates the likelihood potential of an impact event using a measure derived from the signals provided by a remote sensor at the front end of the vehicle. A second phase determines the timing to trigger the deployment of airbags by using the predicted occupant movement as the measure. A third phase determines the severity of the impact event using a measure derived from accelerometer signals and deploys either a single-stage or a multi-stage inflation of airbags.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种区分来自轻微影响事件的严重影响事件的车辆碰撞感测系统。 响应于超过启用阈值的加速度的发生，感测系统通过感测算法的初级使能。 在感测算法中，第一阶段使用由在车辆前端的远程传感器提供的信号导出的测量来评估碰撞事件的似然性。 第二阶段通过使用预测的乘员运动作为措施来确定触发安全气囊部署的时间。 第三阶段使用从加速度计信号导出的测量来确定撞击事件的严重性，并且部署安全气囊的单级或多级通气。

公开(公告)号：US6076856A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US229239

申请日：1999-01-12

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Qing Zhou ,  Edward Aloysius Jedrzejczak

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Qing Zhou ,  Edward Aloysius Jedrzejczak

IPC: B60R22/195 ,  B60R22/28 ,  B60R22/36

CPC classification number: B60R22/1952 ,  B60R22/28

Abstract: A belt tension and energy absorbing apparatus for a motor vehicle seat belt including a stationary tube attached to a body of the motor vehicle, a piston slidable in the stationary tube, a connecting member between the seat belt and the piston, a source of gas at elevated pressure, and an energy absorber. A bulkhead in the stationary tube between the ends thereof cooperates with the piston in defining a pressure chamber in the stationary tube. When sensors on the motor vehicle detect rapid deceleration, gas from the source of gas at elevated pressure is introduced into the pressure chamber and propels the piston through a tension stroke in a first direction. After the tension stoke, the thrust of an occupant on the seat belt propels the piston in a second direction through an energy absorbing stroke during which the piston displaces the bulkhead a fraction of the occupant's kinetic energy is converted into work. Because the volume of the pressure chamber can be made relatively small without compromising the length of the energy absorbing stroke of the piston, the required volume of gas at elevated pressure and the expense attributable to producing that volume of gas are reduced.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆安全带的皮带张力和能量吸收装置，其包括附接到机动车辆的主体的固定管，可在固定管中滑动的活塞，安全带和活塞之间的连接构件， 升高的压力和能量吸收器。 固定管之间的隔板在端部之间与活塞配合，以在固定管中限定压力室。 当机动车辆上的传感器检测到快速减速时，来自气体源的气体在高压下被引入压力室中，并沿着第一方向推动活塞通过拉力行程。 在紧张情况下，乘员在座椅安全带上的推力通过能量吸收行程在第二个方向上推动活塞，在该能量吸收冲程期间，活塞移动舱壁，乘员的动能的一小部分被转换成工作。 因为压力室的体积可以相对较小而不损害活塞的能量吸收行程的长度，所以在升高的压力下所需的气体体积以及由于产生该体积的气体所引起的费用降低。

公开(公告)号：US09511683B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US12868565

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Dorel M. Sala ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Mark O. Neal ,  Steven C. Tengler ,  Steven Swanson

Inventor： Dorel M. Sala ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Mark O. Neal ,  Steven C. Tengler ,  Steven Swanson

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B60N2/00 ,  B60N2/02

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0244

Abstract: A method and system for recognizing and verifying the identity of a driver and front seat passenger of a vehicle. A vehicle owner uploads profile data for several individuals who may be a driver or passenger to a database in the vehicle. When a driver or passenger enters the vehicle, the system uses the profile data—which can include height, weight, and gender information about the individual—along with vehicle data such as seat position, to identify the driver or passenger from the database. The profile data for the known individual is then used to adjust the position of the seat and other components in the cockpit. The profile data is also used by various safety and convenience systems onboard the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于识别和验证车辆的驾驶员和前排乘客的身份的方法和系统。 车主将可能是驾驶员或乘客的几个人的轮廓数据上传到车辆中的数据库。 当驾驶员或乘客进入车辆时，系统使用配置文件数据，其中可以包括关于个人的高度，重量和性别信息以及诸如座位位置的车辆数据，以从数据库识别驾驶员或乘客。 然后使用已知个人的简档数据来调整座椅和驾驶舱中的其他部件的位置。 轮廓数据也被车上各种安全和便利系统使用。

公开(公告)号：US08437919B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US12044156

申请日：2008-03-07

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Mark O. Neal ,  Chin-Hsu Lin ,  Bing Deng ,  Martin Andrew Hogan

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Mark O. Neal ,  Chin-Hsu Lin ,  Bing Deng ,  Martin Andrew Hogan

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/01512 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R2021/0104

Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one reconfigurable system having a plurality of selectively variable parameters, and a controller that is operatively connected to the at least one reconfigurable system to control the values of the plurality of selectively variable parameters. The controller is also configured to receive data indicative of physical characteristics of a person from at least one data storage medium, and configured to determine values of the selectively variable parameters according to a predetermined algorithm based on the data indicative of physical characteristics of a person. The controller is also configured to cause the selectively variable parameters to assume the determined values.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括至少一个具有多个选择性可变参数的可重新配置的系统，以及可操作地连接到所述至少一个可重构系统以控制多个可选参数的值的控制器。 控制器还被配置为从至少一个数据存储介质接收指示人的物理特性的数据，并且被配置为基于指示人的物理特性的数据，根据预定算法来确定选择性可变参数的值。 控制器还被配置为使得选择性地变化的参数取决于确定的值。

公开(公告)号：US08226119B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12581240

申请日：2009-10-19

Applicant: Ke Dong ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Ke Dong ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R21/16 ,  B60R21/2334 ,  B60R21/2338

CPC classification number: B60R21/2338

Abstract: An occupant restraint device includes an inflatable airbag cushion, a tether including a first end connected to the airbag cushion and a second end connected to a tether control mechanism. The tether control mechanism including a tether payout mechanism and a tether length adjustment mechanism. The tether length adjustment mechanism controls a length of tether available for payout by the tether payout mechanism, and the tether payout mechanism is operationally decoupled from the tether length adjustment mechanism.

Abstract translation: 乘员约束装置包括充气式安全气囊，包括连接到气囊垫的第一端的系绳和连接到系绳控制机构的第二端。 系绳控制机构包括系绳支撑机构和系绳长度调节机构。 系绳长度调节机构控制可用于通过系绳支撑机构进行支付的系绳的长度，并且系绳释放机构在操作上与系绳长度调节机构解耦。

公开(公告)号：US20120053794A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12868388

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Javier A. Alcazar ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Javier A. Alcazar ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/0244 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60N2002/0272

Abstract: A method and system for automatically adjusting a driver seat, steering wheel, pedals, mirrors, and other components of a vehicle, based on information about the size of the driver. The method uses basic information about the driver's size—including standing height, sitting height, and gender—in a model which estimates all anthropometric data for the driver. The anthropometric data for the driver—including upper and lower arm and leg lengths, torso length, and other dimensions—is used in inverse kinematic calculations to determine optimal positions and orientations for the adjustable components of the vehicle's cockpit. The method then pre-adjusts the components before the driver enters the vehicle, and makes compatible adjustments to the mirrors and other components if the driver adjusts the driver seat.

Abstract translation: 基于关于驾驶员的尺寸的信息，自动调整驾驶员座椅，方向盘，踏板，后视镜和车辆的其他部件的方法和系统。 该方法使用估计驱动程序的所有人体测量数据的模型中关于驾驶员大小的基本信息（包括站立高度，坐高和性别）。 用于驾驶员的人体测量数据（包括上下臂和腿部长度，躯干长度和其他尺寸）用于反向运动学计算，以确定车辆驾驶舱可调节部件的最佳位置和方向。 然后，该方法在驾驶员进入车辆之前预先调整组件，并且如果驾驶员调整驾驶员座椅，则对镜子和其他部件进行兼容调整。

公开(公告)号：US07866696B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11293860

申请日：2005-12-02

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Bing Deng ,  Margaret M. Andreen ,  Janet S. Goings ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Daniel Shakespear ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Gary L. Jones

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Bing Deng ,  Margaret M. Andreen ,  Janet S. Goings ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Daniel Shakespear ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Gary L. Jones

IPC: B60R21/02 ,  B60N2/02 ,  A47C3/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/42736 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/206 ,  B60N2/4263 ,  B60N2/42745 ,  B60N2/42763 ,  B60N2/62 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/207 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R22/201 ,  B60R22/26 ,  B60R2021/0034 ,  B60R2021/2173 ,  B60R2022/028 ,  B60R2022/207 ,  B60R2022/208

Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a lower seat portion and a seatback portion. The seatback portion is selectively movable to vary the reclination angle of the seatback portion. The seat assembly is configured so that a first part of the lower seat portion rises relative to a second part of the lower seat portion so that the lower seat portion acts as an occupant restraint when a predetermined condition exists. Exemplary predetermined conditions include the reclination angle changing, the reclination angle exceeding a predetermined amount, and conditions indicative of an elevated risk of vehicle impact.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的座椅组件包括下部座椅部分和座椅靠背部分。 座椅靠背部分可选择性地可移动以改变座椅靠背部分的倾斜角度。 座椅组件构造成使得下座椅部分的第一部分相对于下座椅部分的第二部分上升，使得当存在预定条件时，下座椅部分用作乘员约束。 示例性的预定条件包括倾斜角度改变，超过预定量的倾斜角度以及指示车辆冲击风险升高的条件。

公开(公告)号：US20100229663A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12402620

申请日：2009-03-12

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Mark O. Neal ,  Peter J. Gareau ,  James E. Williamson ,  Alexander Millerman

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Mark O. Neal ,  Peter J. Gareau ,  James E. Williamson ,  Alexander Millerman

IPC: G01M19/00

CPC classification number: G09B23/30

Abstract: An adjustable head tool (AHT) is configured for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a target surface having a target point. The AHT has a built-in or a variable backoff angle relative to the position of the target point, and includes a cranial portion and an adjustable facial template. The cranial portion encloses a linkage assembly, and the facial template has one or more facial features. A rotary dial translates the facial template with respect to the cranial portion to maintain the regulated FMH backoff requirement. The cranial portion includes a forehead impact zone having a first set of demarcations, and the rotary dial has a second set of demarcations corresponding to the first set of demarcations. The dial is set so the second set of demarcations matches the first set during positioning of the AHT.

Abstract translation: 可调节头部工具（AHT）被配置用于在FMH与具有目标点的目标表面之间的冲击之前，定位具有调节的FMH回退要求的自由运动头部（FMH）。 AHT相对于目标点的位置具有内置或可变的回退角，并且包括颅部和可调节的面部模板。 头部包围一个连杆组件，并且面部模板具有一个或多个面部特征。 旋转拨盘将面部模板相对于头部部分翻转以保持FMH退避规定的要求。 颅部包括具有第一组分界线的前额撞击区域，并且旋转拨盘具有对应于第一组分界线的第二组分界线。 表盘设置使得第二组分界线与AHT定位期间的第一组匹配。

公开(公告)号：US20100109306A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12581240

申请日：2009-10-19

Applicant: Ke Dong ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Ke Dong ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2338

Abstract: An occupant restraint device includes an inflatable airbag cushion, a tether including a first end connected to the airbag cushion and a second end connected to a tether control mechanism. The tether control mechanism including a tether payout mechanism and a tether length adjustment mechanism. The tether length adjustment mechanism controls a length of tether available for payout by the tether payout mechanism, and the tether payout mechanism is operationally decoupled from the tether length adjustment mechanism.

Abstract translation: 乘员约束装置包括充气式安全气囊，包括连接到气囊垫的第一端的系绳和连接到系绳控制机构的第二端。 系绳控制机构包括系绳支撑机构和系绳长度调节机构。 系绳长度调节机构控制可用于通过系绳支撑机构进行支付的系绳的长度，并且系绳释放机构在操作上与系绳长度调节机构解耦。

公开(公告)号：US20090326766A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12466756

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R21/0134

CPC classification number: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R2021/003 ,  B60T7/22

Abstract: An algorithm that is part of a collision preparation system that provides selective and limited vehicle braking to avoid undesirable intrusive high-G braking while still giving the system adequate time to activate collision mitigation devices on the vehicle before impact with an object. If a predicted time to collision between the vehicle and the object is less than a required time to collision, which is determined by how much time is necessary for a certain collision mitigation device to be activated, the algorithm calculates a time dilation deceleration. The system causes the vehicle to automatically brake to decelerate the vehicle at the time dilation deceleration until the time dilation deceleration reaches a predetermined decelerating threshold so that more time is available for the collision preparation system to determine whether to activate the collision mitigation device.

Abstract translation: 作为碰撞准备系统的一部分的算法，其提供选择性和有限的车辆制动以避免不期望的侵入性高G制​​动，同时仍然给予系统足够的时间来在与物体撞击之前在车辆上激活碰撞缓解装置。 如果车辆与物体之间预测的碰撞时间小于碰撞所需的时间，由某个碰撞缓解装置需要多少时间来确定，则该算法计算时间扩张减速度。 该系统使车辆自动地制动以在减速减速时减速车辆，直到时间扩张减速度达到预定的减速阈值为止，使得更多的时间可用于碰撞准备系统以确定是否激活碰撞缓解装置。