公开(公告)号：US5916327A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US948168

申请日：1997-10-09

申请人： H. Winston Maue ,  Eric J. Krupp

发明人： H. Winston Maue ,  Eric J. Krupp

IPC分类号： B60N2/02 ,  B60S1/04 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60S1/18 ,  B60S1/34 ,  B60S1/58 ,  E05B65/12 ,  E05B65/19 ,  F16D11/04 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16H19/04 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K7/12 ,  H02K11/00 ,  G05G9/06

CPC分类号： E05B81/25 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60S1/18 ,  B60S1/342 ,  B60S1/583 ,  E05B81/06 ,  F16D11/04 ,  F16D11/14 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H02K7/1166 ,  H02K7/12 ,  B60S1/0491 ,  E05B81/13 ,  E05B83/16 ,  Y10S292/25 ,  Y10T74/20012

摘要： A multi-functional apparatus employs an electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic device selectively causes movement of an intermittent motion mechanism thereby moving a mechanical device coupled thereto. A main driving gear is rotated from the wiper positional range in either direction to access one or another adjacent release positional range, but not necessarily both at the same time.

摘要翻译： 多功能装置采用电磁装置。 电磁装置选择性地引起间歇运动机构的移动，从而移动与其连接的机械装置。 主驱动齿轮从擦拭器位置范围在任一方向上旋转以访问一个或另一个相邻的释放位置范围，但不一定同时两者。

公开(公告)号：US5694812A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-09

申请号：US431148

申请日：1995-04-28

申请人： H. Winston Maue ,  Eric J. Krupp

发明人： H. Winston Maue ,  Eric J. Krupp

IPC分类号： B60N2/02 ,  B60S1/04 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60S1/18 ,  B60S1/34 ,  B60S1/58 ,  E05B65/12 ,  E05B65/19 ,  F16D11/04 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16H19/04 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K7/12 ,  H02K11/00 ,  G05G9/06

CPC分类号： H02K11/00 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60S1/18 ,  B60S1/342 ,  B60S1/583 ,  E05B81/06 ,  E05B81/25 ,  F16D11/04 ,  F16D11/14 ,  H02K7/1166 ,  H02K7/12 ,  B60S1/0491 ,  E05B81/13 ,  E05B83/16 ,  Y10S292/25 ,  Y10T74/20012

摘要： A multi-functional apparatus employs an electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic device selectively causes movement of an intermittent motion mechanism thereby moving a mechanical device coupled thereto. In another aspect of the present invention, a single electric motor selectively actuates three intermittent motion mechanisms thereby causing three mechanical devices coupled thereto to operate. In a further aspect of the present invention, a clutch mechanism selectively drives a window wiper. A method for operating the multi-functional apparatus of the present invention is also provided.

摘要翻译： 多功能装置采用电磁装置。 电磁装置选择性地引起间歇运动机构的移动，从而移动与其连接的机械装置。 在本发明的另一方面，单个电动机选择性地致动三个间歇运动机构，从而使与其耦合的三个机械装置工作。 在本发明的另一方面，离合器机构选择性地驱动窗刮水器。 还提供了用于操作本发明的多功能设备的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5040168A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-13

申请号：US375093

申请日：1989-06-30

申请人： H. Winston Maue ,  Robert A. Jack

发明人： H. Winston Maue ,  Robert A. Jack

IPC分类号： B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H04B10/10

CPC分类号： H04B10/1149 ,  B60R16/0315

摘要： A vehicular, infrared, multiplexing system controlling various vehicular or automotive electrical function loads, such as, for example, lights, window motors, seat motors, door locks, engine start and the like, wherein control and sensing signals are transmitted within the interior of the vehicle by randomly reflected, infrared radiation or similar optical energy carrying electronically intelligible information. The infrared system does not require or rely on direct, light-of-sight or controlled reflection or a continuous optical circuit, but instead relies on randomly reflected, scattered, diffused, infrared radiation reflected from various interior surfaces of the vehicle, including, for example, practically all interior surfaces, such as the windshield, side and rear windows, seats, headliner, instrument panel, rear window, door trim panels, etc. One or more central transmitter/receivers are included in the vehicle's interior, including the instrument panel using the windshield, the rear of the center console using the headliner, and/or in the rear package deck using the rear window. A serial, multiplex transmission with half-duplex, serial data bi-directionally format is used, including a sync code alerting the load devices of transmission start, a unique vehicle code (e.g., the VIN), the central control unit's MUX command, the central unit's cyclic redundancy error checking code, remote unit address, remote's MUX response, and remote's cyclic rendundancy code. Because all system information is transmitted by infrared, only one wire, used for twelve volt DC power, is required to each of the load units, with the vehicular chassis serving as ground return.

摘要翻译： 控制各种车辆或汽车电气功能负载的车辆，红外线，多路复用系统，例如灯，窗口马达，座椅马达，门锁，发动机启动等，其中控制和感测信号在 车辆通过随机反射，红外辐射或类似的光能携带电子可理解的信息。 红外系统不需要或依赖于直接的，光的视觉或受控的反射或连续的光学电路，而是依赖于从车辆的各个内部表面反射的随机反射的，散射的，扩散的红外辐射，包括 例如几乎所有内部​​表面，如挡风玻璃，侧窗和后窗，座椅，顶篷，仪表板，后窗，门饰板等。一个或多个中央发射器/接收器包括在车辆内部，包括仪器 面板，使用挡风玻璃，中央控制台的后部使用顶篷，和/或在后包装甲板使用后窗。 使用具有半双工，串行数据双向格式的串行多路复用传输，包括提示传输启动的负载设备的同步代码，唯一的车辆代码（例如，VIN），中央控制单元的MUX命令， 中央单元的循环冗余错误检查码，远程单元地址，远程MUX响应和远程循环冗余码。 由于所有系统信息都是通过红外线传输的，所以每个负载单元只需要一根用于十二伏直流电源的电线，车载底盘作为接地回路。

公开(公告)号：US07916008B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US11306068

申请日：2005-12-15

申请人： John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue

发明人： John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue

IPC分类号： B60Q1/00

CPC分类号： B60N2/0244 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  B60R21/01512 ,  B60R2021/01197

摘要： An indication system (10) for a vehicle (11) includes a radio frequency circuit (12) with a transponder (84) and an in-vehicle RF tagged element (18). The transponder (84) transmits a status request signal. A first radio frequency identification tag (84) is coupled to the in-vehicle RF tagged element (18). The tag (84) inductively generates a current status signal associated with the in-vehicle element (18) and in response to the status request signal. A method of tracking, identifying, and determining the presence and status of an in-vehicle RF tagged element (18) includes transmitting a status request signal. The status request signal is inductively received via multiple radio frequency identification tags (84, 86) that are associated with the in-vehicle RF tagged element (18). A current status signal is transmitted from the radio frequency identification tags (84, 86). An in-vehicle task is performed in response to the current status signal.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆（11）的指示系统（10）包括具有应答器（84）和车载RF标记元件（18）的射频电路（12）。 应答器（84）发送状态请求信号。 第一射频识别标签（84）耦合到车载RF标记元件（18）。 标签（84）响应于状态请求信号感应地产生与车载元件（18）相关联的当前状态信号。 跟踪，识别和确定车载RF标签元件（18）的存在和状态的方法包括发送状态请求信号。 经由与车载RF标记元件（18）相关联的多个射频识别标签（84,86）感应地接收状态请求信号。 从射频识别标签（84,86）发送当前状态信号。 响应于当前状态信号执行车载任务。

公开(公告)号：US07726742B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US12211166

申请日：2008-09-16

申请人： Mark R. Keyser ,  H. Winston Maue ,  John F. Nathan ,  Karl Kennedy

发明人： Mark R. Keyser ,  H. Winston Maue ,  John F. Nathan ,  Karl Kennedy

IPC分类号： B60N2/22 ,  B60N2/235

CPC分类号： B60N2/2213 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/206 ,  B60N2002/0272

摘要： A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back that is pivotally connected to a seat bottom, a lock mechanism that is configured to inhibit the seat back from pivoting when locked and to permit the seat back to pivot when unlocked, and a release and drive mechanism. The release and drive mechanism includes a mounting member, a drive gear that is rotatable with respect to the mounting member and that is connected to the lock mechanism, and a motor that is connected to the drive gear. The drive gear is rotationally limited to a defined angular range. The motor rotates the drive gear through the defined angular range which moves the lock mechanism to an unlocked state and thereafter causes the seat back to pivot.

摘要翻译： 车辆座椅组件包括枢转地连接到座椅底部的座椅靠背，锁定机构，其构造成当锁定时禁止座椅靠背枢转并且允许座椅靠背在解锁时枢转，以及释放和驱动机构。 释放和驱动机构包括安装构件，可相对于安装构件旋转并且连接到锁定机构的驱动齿轮，以及连接到驱动齿轮的马达。 驱动齿轮被旋转地限制在限定的角度范围内。 电动机将驱动齿轮旋转通过限定的角度范围，该限定的角度范围将锁定机构移动到解锁状态，然后使座椅靠背枢转。

公开(公告)号：US07709995B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US12026759

申请日：2008-02-06

申请人： Samuel R. Hanlon ,  John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue ,  Mark Keyser ,  Karl Kennedy

发明人： Samuel R. Hanlon ,  John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue ,  Mark Keyser ,  Karl Kennedy

IPC分类号： H01H71/18

CPC分类号： F16C19/02 ,  B60N2/3011 ,  B60N2/305 ,  B60N2/929

摘要： A linear motion actuator is disclosed in which an actuator shaft is held in a ready position by a latching ring. A spring is attached to the actuator shaft to exert a biasing force on the actuator shaft biasing it toward its actuated position. The latching ring receives one end of the actuator shaft and has locking elements that hold the actuator shaft in the ready position. A latching ring is rotated to selectively release the locking element. A shape memory alloy link extends partially around the latching ring and is secured to the latching ring. The link is shortened when current is applied to the link causing the link to rotate and release the locking element.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种直线运动致动器，其中致动器轴通过锁定环保持在就绪位置。 一个弹簧连接到致动器轴上，以在致动器轴上施加偏压力，将其偏压到其致动位置。 锁定环接收致动器轴的一端并且具有将致动器轴保持在就绪位置的锁定元件。 旋转锁定环以选择性地释放锁定元件。 形状记忆合金链接部分地围绕锁定环延伸并且固定到锁定环。 当链接应用于链接使链接旋转并释放锁定元件时，链接被缩短。

公开(公告)号：US07581706B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11426384

申请日：2006-06-26

申请人： Karl Kennedy ,  H. Winston Maue ,  John F. Nathan

发明人： Karl Kennedy ,  H. Winston Maue ,  John F. Nathan

IPC分类号： H01L41/08

CPC分类号： F03G7/065 ,  B60N2/0806 ,  B60N2/0875

摘要： A shape memory alloy (SMA) system suitable for use in any number of environments, including but not limited to latching and unlatching vehicle seat tracks. The system including any number of configurations to support any number of operations, including but not limited to push-push, pull-pull, push-pull, and pull-push operations.

摘要翻译： 一种形状记忆合金（SMA）系统，适用于任何数量的环境，包括但不限于锁定和解锁车辆座椅轨道。 该系统包括任何数量的配置以支持任何数量的操作，包括但不限于推挽式，拉力式，推挽式和推挽式操作。

公开(公告)号：US07556315B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11278295

申请日：2006-03-31

申请人： John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue

发明人： John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue

IPC分类号： B60N2/48

CPC分类号： B60N2/206 ,  B60N2/0224

摘要： An actuator for a latch assembly for securing a latched member that is linked to a trigger. The trigger may be a shape memory alloy actuating element that is actuated in response to receiving an electrical signal. The trigger may be mechanically reset to a locked state by the latched member. A method of operating the latch is also disclosed wherein the trigger is actuated in response to an electrical signal resulting in a force being applied in a first direction to a cable that connects the trigger to release the latch. The trigger is reset by exerting mechanical force on the trigger in the opposite direction. The latch system may be applied to a vehicle seat having a seat back that pivots relative to a seat base to allow the seat back to pivot over the seat base.

摘要翻译： 一种用于闩锁组件的致动器，用于固定与触发器相连的锁定构件。 触发器可以是响应于接收到电信号被致动的形状记忆合金致动元件。 触发器可以被锁定的构件机械地复位到锁定状态。 还公开了一种操作闩锁的方法，其中响应于电信号致动触发器，导致力沿第一方向施加到连接触发器释放闩锁的电缆。 通过在相反方向上对扳机施加机械力来复位扳机。 闩锁系统可以被施加到具有相对于座椅底座枢转的座椅靠背的车辆座椅，以允许座椅靠背枢转在座椅底座上。

公开(公告)号：US07547070B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11472203

申请日：2006-06-21

申请人： John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue

发明人： John F. Nathan ,  H. Winston Maue

IPC分类号： B60N2/22

CPC分类号： B60N2/3011 ,  B60N2/206 ,  B60N2/305 ,  Y10T74/20396

摘要： An actuator configured to actuate a member. The actuator optionally including capabilities for storing and releasing kinetic energy. The actuator being suitable for use in any number of environments, including but not limited to facilitating seat folding operations.

摘要翻译： 致动器，其构造成致动构件。 致动器可选地包括用于存储和释放动能的能力。 致动器适用于任何数量的环境，包括但不限于便于座椅折叠操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080129098A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11566429

申请日：2006-12-04

申请人： Karl R. Kennedy ,  John F. Nathan ,  Samuel R. Hanlon ,  H. Winston Maue

发明人： Karl R. Kennedy ,  John F. Nathan ,  Samuel R. Hanlon ,  H. Winston Maue

IPC分类号： B60N2/00 ,  B60N2/44 ,  H02N99/00

CPC分类号： B60N2/20

摘要： An electronic trigger assembly for triggering an actuator, the electronic trigger assembly having a trigger member capable of connection to the actuator. The trigger member may be configured for rotation between a first position and a second position and the trigger member may be able to trigger the actuator as the trigger member rotates between the first position and the second position. The trigger member may also include a guide. A shape memory alloy member may be connected to the trigger member and may be received by the guide such that a substantial portion of the shape memory alloy member is disposed in a curvilinear arrangement. The shape memory alloy member may contract when electrified. The shape memory alloy member may be confined by the guide to contract along a path such that the shape memory alloy member exerts torque on the trigger member and causes the trigger member to rotate from the first position to the second position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于触发致动器的电子触发器组件，该电子触发器组件具有能够连接到致动器的触发器构件。 触发器构件可以被配置为在第一位置和第二位置之间旋转，并且当触发器构件在第一位置和第二位置之间旋转时，触发构件可以能够触发致动器。 触发器构件还可以包括引导件。 形状记忆合金构件可以连接到触发器构件并且可以被引导件接收，使得形状记忆合金构件的大部分以曲线布置设置。 形状记忆合金构件在通电时可能收缩。 形状记忆合金构件可以被引导件约束，以沿着路径收缩，使得形状记忆合金构件在触发构件上施加扭矩并使触发构件从第一位置旋转到第二位置。