公开(公告)号：US07374008B1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11745591

申请日：2007-05-08

Applicant: Mark O. Neal ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Heath Knight-Newbury

Inventor： Mark O. Neal ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Heath Knight-Newbury

IPC: B60K28/10

CPC classification number: B60R21/38

Abstract: A hood elevation system for a vehicle includes an actuator configured to selectively move at least a portion of a vehicle hood between an elevated and a retracted position. The hood elevation system also includes a motor and a spring. The spring biases the hood toward its elevated position, and the motor is configured to retract the hood, thereby compressing the spring.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的发动机罩升降系统包括致动器，该致动器被配置为选择性地将升降和缩回位置之间的车辆罩的至少一部分移动。 发动机罩升降系统还包括电机和弹簧。 弹簧将罩朝向其升高位置偏压，并且电动机被构造成缩回罩，从而压缩弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US20060250016A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11121832

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Dorel Sala ,  Gary Jones ,  Joseph McCleary

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Dorel Sala ,  Gary Jones ,  Joseph McCleary

IPC: A47C1/10

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/809 ,  B60N2/838

Abstract: A headrest positioning system for automatically adjusting the position of a headrest of a vehicle seat. The headrest can be a power headrest that is part of a power seat system, where the position of the headrest can be preset by a seat occupant with the other positions of the seat in a memory function. The system includes a seat occupant sensing system that senses the position of the seat occupant's head, eyes or other facial features to determine a desired position of the headrest. The system compares the actual position of the headrest to the desired position, and automatically adjusts the position of the headrest to the desired position. In one embodiment, an imaging system determines the position of the seat occupant's head. In another embodiment, the system determines the position of seat occupant's eyes based on the position of the driver side mirror.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动调节车辆座椅的头枕位置的头枕定位系统。 头枕可以是动力头枕，其是动力座椅系统的一部分，其中头枕的位置可以由座椅乘员预设，座椅的其他位置在记忆功能中。 该系统包括座椅乘员感测系统，其感测座椅乘员的头部，眼睛或其他面部特征的位置以确定头枕的期望位置。 该系统将头枕的实际位置与所需位置进行比较，并自动将头枕的位置调整到所需位置。 在一个实施例中，成像系统确定座椅乘员头部的位置。 在另一个实施例中，系统基于驾驶员侧视镜的位置来确定座椅乘员的眼睛的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20060138797A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11293860

申请日：2005-12-02

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

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

IPC: B60N2/42

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：US07063353B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10440484

申请日：2003-05-16

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R22/28 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R22/1952 ,  B60R2021/01034 ,  B60R2021/01279 ,  B60R2022/286

Abstract: A method for coordinating the restraint forces provided by a seat belt load limiter and a vehicle airbag is provided. The method includes determining a desired total restraint force profile, determining the airbag force profile, and determining a desired seat belt force profile from the desired total restraint force profile and the airbag profile. The method preferably includes determining a load-limiting force profile sufficient to substantially achieve the desired seat belt force profile, and determining the profile of a load limiter system variable sufficient to substantially achieve the load-limiting force profile. A load limiter is also provided that is characterized by a variable load-limiting force. The load-limiter includes a tube characterized by a tube wall thickness, and a deformation apparatus slidably engaged in the tube for linear translation therein. The deformation apparatus is configured to plastically deform the tube during linear translation to generate a load-limiting force. The tube wall thickness varies over the length of the tube such that the load-limiting force varies during linear translation of the piston.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于协调由安全带负载限制器和车辆安全气囊提供的约束力的方法。 该方法包括确定期望的总约束力分布，确定气囊力分布，以及根据期望的总约束力分布和气囊轮廓确定期望的安全带力分布。 该方法优选地包括确定足以基本上实现期望的安全带力分布的负载限制力分布，以及确定足以基本上实现负载限制力分布的负载限制系统变量的轮廓。 还提供了一种负载限制器，其特征在于可变的负载限制力。 负载限制器包括管壁特征的管，以及可滑动地接合在管中以用于线性平移的变形装置。 变形装置被配置为在线性平移期间使管塑性变形以产生负载限制力。 管壁厚度在管的长度上变化，使得负载限制力在活塞的线性平移期间变化。

公开(公告)号：US06976565B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10775452

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: Paul R. Meernik ,  Joseph D. Mc Cleary ,  Kenneth J. Baron ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Paul R. Meernik ,  Joseph D. Mc Cleary ,  Kenneth J. Baron ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R19/40 ,  F16F1/00 ,  F16F7/12

CPC classification number: F16F7/12 ,  B60R19/40

Abstract: An axial positioner capable of yielding to absorb energy under compression or tension loads. The positioner includes an outer tube having first and second ends, a threaded actuator rod extending between the first and second ends and a drive to rotate the actuator rod. A threaded member threadably engaging the actuator rod moves axially between the ends of the outer tube as the actuator rod rotates. The member includes a radial flange extending toward the outer tube. A radially extending load ring spaced axially from the flange is connected to a plurality of axially extending force transmitting elements. A spring positioned between the flange and a load ring expands radially outward against the outer tube when compressed between the flange and the load ring. Loading of the spring against the tube absorbs energy of axial motion of the flange under excessive loads transmitted by the force transmitting elements to the load ring.

Abstract translation: 一种轴向定位器，能够在压缩或拉伸载荷下产生吸收能量。 定位器包括具有第一端和第二端的外管，在第一和第二端之间延伸的螺纹致动器杆和用于使致动器杆旋转的驱动器。 当致动器杆旋转时，可螺纹地接合致动器杆的螺纹构件在外管的端部之间轴向移动。 该构件包括向外管延伸的径向凸缘。 与凸缘轴向间隔开的径向延伸的负载环连接到多个轴向延伸的力传递元件。 位于凸缘和负载环之间的弹簧在凸缘和负载环之间被压缩时，径向向外扩张抵靠外管。 弹簧靠近管子的载荷在由力传递元件传递到负载环的过大载荷下吸收法兰轴向运动的能量。

公开(公告)号：US20050264036A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11120075

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: Mark Kramarczyk ,  Gary Jones ,  Joseph Mc Cleary ,  Kenneth Baron ,  Mark Neal ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Mark Kramarczyk ,  Gary Jones ,  Joseph Mc Cleary ,  Kenneth Baron ,  Mark Neal ,  Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R21/34 ,  B62D25/10 ,  E05B65/19

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  E05B77/08

Abstract: A hood elevation system for a vehicle includes an actuator configured to selectively move at least a portion of a vehicle hood between an elevated and a retracted position. The hood elevation system also includes a self-locking mechanism configured to allow movement of the hood between the elevated and retracted positions initiated by the actuator, but to resist retraction of the hood as a result of certain loads applied to the hood. The self-locking mechanism thus enables repeated elevation and retraction of the hood. In a preferred embodiment, the self-locking mechanism is configured to deform, thereby absorbing energy from an impact to the hood.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的发动机罩升降系统包括致动器，该致动器被配置为选择性地将升降和缩回位置之间的车辆罩的至少一部分移动。 发动机罩升降系统还包括自锁机构，其被构造成允许发动机罩在由致动器启动的升降位置和缩回位置之间移动，但是由于施加到发动机罩的某些负载而阻止罩的收回。 自锁机构因此能够重复地提升和缩回罩。 在优选实施例中，自锁机构被构造成变形，从而从能够吸引罩的冲击吸收能量。

公开(公告)号：US20050242557A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11049448

申请日：2005-02-02

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Robert Lutz

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Robert Lutz

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/13 ,  B60R99/00 ,  F02K1/00 ,  F02K9/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/13 ,  B60R99/00 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01327 ,  F02K9/00 ,  F05B2240/94 ,  F05B2240/941

Abstract: A thruster system is provided for a vehicle that can be used to reduce the roll propensity of a motor vehicle. The system utilizes a control system and multiple sets of thrusters which are strategically placed upon the vehicle. The control system is provided for detecting a potential roll condition and activates selected ones of the thrusters to produce a necessary thrust force for counteracting roll forces. The thrusters are connected to an on-board pressurized gas source that generates the anti-roll thrust force.

Abstract translation: 为车辆提供推进器系统，其可用于降低机动车辆的倾斜倾向。 该系统利用了一套控制系统和多组策略性地放置在车辆上的推进器。 提供控制系统用于检测潜在的滚动条件并激活所选择的推进器，以产生用于抵消滚动力的必要的推力。 推进器连接到产生抗倾倒推力的板上加压气体源。

公开(公告)号：US06840637B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10315771

申请日：2002-12-09

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R1/02 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/062 ,  B60R1/07 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G05D3/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/02 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: An automobile exterior rearview mirror system in which adjustments by the vehicle operator to the driver side mirror are used to make automatic adjustments to the passenger side mirror without requiring the operator to make separate, independent adjustment of that mirror. The automatic adjustment is determined using the measured horizontal angle of the driver side mirror along with distance data related to the position of an inboard edge of each of the exterior mirrors.

Abstract translation: 汽车外部后视镜系统，其中车辆操作者对驾驶员侧面镜的调节被用于对乘客侧视镜进行自动调节，而不需要操作者对该镜子进行单独的独立调节。 使用驾驶员侧视镜的测量水平角以及与每个外部后视镜的内侧边缘的位置相关的距离数据来确定自动调整。

公开(公告)号：US06512969B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-28

申请号：US09935874

申请日：2001-08-23

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang

IPC: B60R2132

CPC classification number: B60R21/0132 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R2021/0102 ,  B60R2021/01322

Abstract: A sensing algorithm for a dual stage airbag system is disclosed which applies a biased severity measure BSM to determine no-deployment, single-stage deployment or two-stage deployment of an airbag. A biased severity measure uses a bias factor to make a chosen severity measure in favor of the robustness or sensitivity of the algorithm, as desired. The sensing algorithm also employs a predicted occupant movement POM which must reach a preset occupant movement threshold before the biased severity measure is compared with first and second preset severity thresholds for determining actuation of the first and second stages of airbag actuation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于双级气囊系统的感测算法，其应用偏置的严重性测量BSM以确定气囊的不展开，单级展开或两级展开。 偏倚的严重性度量使用偏倚因子根据需要进行选择的严重性度量，有利于算法的鲁棒性或灵敏度。 感测算法还采用预测的乘员运动POM，该预测乘员运动POM在将偏置严重度测量与用于确定第一和第二阶段的气囊致动的第一和第二预设严重性阈值进行比较之前，必须达到预设的乘员运动阈值。

公开(公告)号：US06302458B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09702138

申请日：2000-10-31

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Gary Lee Jones

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Gary Lee Jones

IPC: B60R1926

CPC classification number: B60R19/40 ,  B60R19/34 ,  B60R2021/23123 ,  Y10T74/2045 ,  Y10T74/20462

Abstract: A self-locking telescoping device including an outer tube, an inner tube telescoped into the outer tube having a cone-shaped ramp at an inboard end, and a plurality of metal spheres between the ramp and the outer tube. The metal spheres wedge between the ramp and the outer tube when the inner tube is thrust into the outer tube in a collapse direction thereby locking the tubes together. When the thrust is attributable to a severe impact, the spheres plastically deform the outer tube by plowing tracks therein thereby to absorb energy. The self-locking telescoping device further includes an actuator rod, a driver which translates the actuator in the collapse direction and in an expansion direction, a first clutch which translates the inner tube with the actuator rod in the expansion direction, a second clutch which translates the inner tube with the actuator rod in the collapse direction, and a tubular retainer on the actuator rod having a plurality of closed-ended slots around the metal spheres. The closed ends of the slots prevent the spheres from becoming wedged between the ramp and the outer tube when the second clutch translates the inner tube with the actuator rod in the collapse direction.

Abstract translation: 一种自锁式伸缩装置，包括外管，可伸缩到外管中的内管，其内侧具有锥形斜面，以及在斜坡和外管之间的多个金属球。 当内管在塌缩方向推入外管时，金属球楔入斜坡和外管之间，从而将管锁定在一起。 当推力可能受到严重冲击时，球体通过在其中犁轨而使外管塑性变形，从而吸收能量。 自锁伸缩装置还包括致动器杆，使致动器在坍塌方向和膨胀方向上平移的驱动器，使内管与致动器杆在膨胀方向上平移的第一离合器， 所述内管具有所述致动器杆处于塌缩方向，并且所述致动器杆上的管状保持器具有围绕所述金属球体的多个闭合端口的狭槽。 当第二离合器使致动器杆在塌缩方向上平移时，槽的封闭端部防止球体楔入斜坡和外管之间。