公开(公告)号：US10670479B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US16136837

申请日：2018-09-20

Applicant: Methode Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Chad Reed ,  Julius Beck ,  Florian Burghardt ,  Johannes Gießibl

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/12 ,  H01L41/12 ,  G01L3/10

Abstract: A magneto-elastically-based active force sensor, used with a tow coupling between a towed and a towing vehicle, which outputs a signal useful for determining forces acting on the coupling. The outputted force information may be provided by processor-enabled embedded software algorithms that take inputs from the force sensor and other sensors, may be used by one or more vehicle systems during operating of the vehicle, such as engine, braking, stability, safety, and informational systems. The force sensor includes directionally-sensitive magnetic field sensing elements inside the sensor, and shielding may be used around the sensors to reduce the influence of external magnetic fields on the sensing elements. The force sensor may be used with different tow coupling devices installed on different types of automobile cars and trucks.

公开(公告)号：US20200067605A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16670917

申请日：2019-10-31

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Luis Torres ,  Joseph Llorens ,  Alexandros Pirillis ,  Robert Skepnek

IPC: H04B10/80 ,  H04L12/12 ,  H04B10/272 ,  H04B10/25 ,  H04Q1/02 ,  H04B10/27

Abstract: The invention comprises distribution point unit (DPU) including a host for a GPON ONU/ONT module, CPU system-on-chip (SoC) providing a DPU and traffic management, a reverse power harvester and a high speed electrical (HSE) module and the DPU receiving optical signals via the GPON ONU/ONT module and converting to electrical signals and the HSE module transmitting electrical signals via a twisted pair or coaxial cable to a customer premises equipment (CPE) within a home or building and the reverse power harvester receiving power from the HSE module and the GPON ONU/ONT and HSE modules are pluggably mateable to the DPU.

公开(公告)号：US20190323876A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US16386617

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Assed Mir ,  Antony Brough

IPC: G01F23/24 ,  H01H35/18

Abstract: An active three-wire fluid level sensor employed in an application designed for a two-wire switch is disclosed. A fluid level sensor assembly includes a fluid level sensor including first, second, and third wires. The third wire carries an output signal configured to fluctuate between a low output signal level and a high output signal level. The fluid level sensor assembly also includes a supply modulation driver electrically connected to the third wire. The fluid level sensor, via the first, second, and third wires, is configured to serve as an input to a two-wire input electronic control unit (ECU). A method of operating a two-wire circuit function by supply modulation is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20190263204A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16212038

申请日：2018-12-06

Applicant: Methode Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Chad Reed ,  Julius Beck ,  Florian Burghardt ,  Johannes Gießibl

IPC: B60D1/62 ,  G01G19/02 ,  G01G19/12 ,  G01L5/13 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60G99/00

Abstract: A magneto-elastically-based active force sensor, used with a tow coupling between a towed and a towing vehicle or a coupling between a vehicle body and a suspension of the vehicle, which outputs a signal useful for determining forces acting on the coupling. The outputted force information may be provided by processor-enabled embedded software algorithms that take inputs from the force sensor and other sensors, may be used by one or more vehicle systems during operating of the vehicle, such as engine, braking, stability, safety, and informational systems. The force sensor includes directionally-sensitive magnetic field sensing elements inside the sensor, and shielding may be used around the sensors to reduce the influence of external magnetic fields on the sensing elements. The force sensor may be used with different tow and vehicle weight sensing coupling devices installed on different types of automobile cars and trucks.

公开(公告)号：US10268038B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15267938

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Vladimir Karasik

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B17/56

Abstract: A camera lens washing device that includes an outer housing that has a main opening for receiving a camera lens, an attachment end configured to mount to a camera housing of the camera lens, and an exposed end remote from the attachment end. The exposed end includes an end face that has a recessed area extending inwardly therefrom. An inner ring is received in the recessed area of the outer housing. The inner ring is configured to frame the camera lens. A plurality of nozzles are defined between the outer housing and the inner ring. The plurality of nozzles are configured to discharge fluid radially inwardly towards the camera lens. The inner ring may be substantially stationary with respect to the outer housing. The nozzles may be disposed at or near a top side of the main opening of the outer housing.

公开(公告)号：US20180269992A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15921564

申请日：2018-03-14

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Luis Torres ,  Robert Skepnek ,  Joseph Llorens ,  Alexandros Pirillis

IPC: H04B10/80 ,  H04B10/25 ,  H04Q1/02 ,  H04B10/27

Abstract: The invention comprises distribution point unit (DPU) including a host for a GPON ONU/ONT module, CPU system-on-chip (SoC) providing a DPU and traffic management, a reverse power harvester and a high speed electrical (HSE) module and the DPU receiving optical signals via the GPON ONU/ONT module and converting to electrical signals and the HSE module transmitting electrical signals via a twisted pair or coaxial cable to a customer premises equipment (CPE) within a home or building and the reverse power harvester receiving power from the HSE module and the GPON ONU/ONT and HSE modules are pluggably mateable to the DPU.

公开(公告)号：US20180079392A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15802933

申请日：2017-11-03

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Vladimir Karasik

IPC: B60S1/52 ,  B60S1/56 ,  G02B27/00

Abstract: A washing device for a vehicle accessory that includes a washer housing with a ring portion and a fluid source attachment. The ring portion has a main opening for receiving a portion of the vehicle accessory, an attachment side configured for mounting the washer housing, a washing side configured to frame the vehicle accessory, and a transition portion between the ring portion and the fluid source attachment. A nozzle end of the fluid source attachment has at least one fluid channel defined by a nozzle protrusion on the nozzle end. The fluid channel is configured to discharge the fluid to the washing side for cleaning the vehicle accessory by creating a plurality of fluid flow pathways of the fluid between the nozzle end and the transition portion, wherein the plurality fluid flow pathways interact with one another to form at least one vortex in the flow of the fluid.

公开(公告)号：US20160313524A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US14791675

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Michael R CARTER ,  David E HILDRETH ,  Robert C. NEUMANN ,  Tyler M. MILLER

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  H04Q1/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/4439 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04Q1/09 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A rack cabling system including a rack having mounted thereon a first hardware component and a patch panel housing mounted on the rack adjacent the first hardware component. The patch panel housing populates no more than a three rack unit (RU space), the patch panel housing including a first end having cable pathway openings and a second end having connector elements mounted therein. The patch panel may have a first cable pathway opening located adjacent the first side of the housing and defining a primary position and a first connector element mounted on the second end and the first connector element having a first position corresponding to the primary position of the first cable pathway opening. Cable harnesses axe routed with less than three bends of the cables between the first hardware component and the patch panel housing, so the first cable harness is terminated at the first connector element in the first position.

Abstract translation: 一种机架布线系统，包括其上安装有第一硬件部件的机架和安装在与第一硬件部件相邻的机架上的接线板外壳。 接线板壳体不超过三个机架单元（RU空间），接线板壳体包括具有电缆通路开口的第一端和安装有连接器元件的第二端。 接线板可以具有位于壳体的第一侧附近并限定主要位置的第一电缆通道开口和安装在第二端上的第一连接器元件，并且第一连接器元件具有对应于第一端部的主要位置的第一位置 电缆通道开口。 电缆线束在第一硬件部件和接线板壳体之间以不到三个弯曲的电缆布线，因此第一电缆线束在第一连接器元件处于第一位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150360647A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14734219

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Mark R. MATHEWS

IPC: B60R25/23 ,  G09G3/04 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G09G3/04 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2017/9602

Abstract: A keyless entry system for an automobile includes a capacitive touch screen having at least one drive line and at least one sense line, the drive and sense lines defining a plurality of touch detection nodes. The touch screen is associated with an exterior surface of the automobile. A control circuit coupled to the touch screen is configured to detect proximity of a stimulus to the touch detection nodes. The control circuit provides a control output to a lock or latch controller when the control circuit determines that the stimulus has been placed proximate the touch detection nodes according to predetermined criteria.

Abstract translation: 一种用于汽车的无钥匙进入系统包括具有至少一个驱动线和至少一个感测线的电容式触摸屏，所述驱动和感测线限定多个触摸检测节点。 触摸屏与汽车的外表面相关联。 耦合到触摸屏的控制电路被配置为检测对触摸检测节点的刺激的接近度。 当控制电路根据预定标准确定刺激已经被放置在触摸检测节点附近时，控制电路向锁定或锁存控制器提供控制输出。

公开(公告)号：US08917513B1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US14208164

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Tim Hazzard

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K7/16 ,  H02B1/20 ,  A47F5/08 ,  A47B81/00 ,  A47B97/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1498 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F17/30067 ,  G06F2212/161 ,  G06F2212/163 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  H04B5/0062 ,  H05K5/0208 ,  H05K7/1492 ,  H05K7/20836

Abstract: A cabinet frame enclosure is provided having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first opening and a second opening each in combination defining an interior space for accommodating a plurality of equipment, the equipment being removable through the first opening. A plurality of functional modules are provided such as: an asset tracking module for detecting the presence or absence of the equipment from the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the asset tracking module disposed in the first side wall adjacent the first opening; an access control module for providing electronic locking and access control to the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; an environmental management module for monitoring and controlling environmental conditions within the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; a power management module for monitoring and controlling power distribution to equipment located in the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the power management module disposed in one of the first side wall or second side wall and adjacent the second opening; and a cabinet control module (CCM) for providing consolidated connectivity to the plurality of functional modules, wherein the CCM presents a single network connection for managing the equipment located in the cabinet frame enclosure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种橱柜框架，其具有第一侧壁，第二侧壁，第一开口和第二开口，每个组合限定用于容纳多个设备的内部空间，所述设备可通过第一开口移除。 提供了多个功能模块，例如：资产跟踪模块，用于从橱柜框架的内部空间检测设备的存在或不存在，资产跟踪模块设置在与第一开口相邻的第一侧壁中; 访问控制模块，用于向机柜框架外壳的内部空间提供电子锁定和访问控制; 一个环境管理模块，用于监控和控制橱柜框架内部空间内的环境状况; 电力管理模块，用于监测和控制对位于柜框架外壳的内部空间中的设备的配电，电源管理模块设置在第一侧壁或第二侧壁之一中并邻近第二开口; 以及用于提供与所述多个功能模块的统一连接的机柜控制模块（CCM），其中所述CCM呈现用于管理位于所述机柜框架外壳中的设备的单个网络连接。