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公开(公告)号：US09429176B2
公开(公告)日：2016-08-30
申请号：US14319607
申请日：2014-06-30
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall
CPC classification number: F16B2/22 , B60R13/0206 , B60R13/04
Abstract: In one aspect, an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The system includes a first component having a first alignment member and a second alignment member extending outwardly away from each other, and a second component having an inner wall defining an alignment aperture, the inner wall having a first wall and an opposite second wall. The first and second alignment members are an elastically deformable material such that when the first and second alignment members are inserted into the alignment aperture, the first and second alignment members elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate aligning the first component with the second component in a desired orientation.
Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供了一种弹性平均对准系统。 该系统包括具有第一对准构件的第一构件和彼此向外延伸的第二对准构件，以及具有限定对准孔的内壁的第二构件，所述内壁具有第一壁和相对的第二壁。 第一和第二对准构件是可弹性变形的材料，使得当第一和第二对准构件插入到对准孔中时，第一和第二对准构件弹性变形到弹性平均的最终构型，以便于使第一构件与第二构件对准第二构件 分量。
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82.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09388838B2
公开(公告)日：2016-07-12
申请号：US13856888
申请日：2013-04-04
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall , Joel Colombo , Toure D. Lee
CPC classification number: F16B19/002 , B21J15/00 , B21J15/02 , B21K25/00 , F16B5/0635 , F16B5/07 , F16B19/06 , Y10T29/49956
Abstract: An elastic retaining assembly for matable components includes a first component having a first surface. Also included is a second component having a second surface and a third surface, wherein the second component is configured to be mated with the first component. Further included is a receiving feature formed proximate an engagement side of the second component and defining a pin perimeter surface. Yet further included is an elastically deformable pin operatively coupled to, and extending away from, the first surface, wherein the elastically deformable pin is formed of an elastically deformable material to elastically deform proximate the pin perimeter surface upon contact with the receiving feature.
Abstract translation: 用于可配件的弹性保持组件包括具有第一表面的第一部件。 还包括具有第二表面和第三表面的第二部件，其中第二部件构造成与第一部件配合。 还包括接收特征，其接近第二部件的接合侧并且限定销周边表面。 还包括可操作地耦合到第一表面并且远离第一表面的可弹性变形的销，其中可弹性变形的销由可弹性变形的材料形成，以在与接收特征接触时靠近销周边表面弹性变形。
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83.发明授权Elastic tubular attachment assembly for mating components and method of mating components 有权用于配合部件的弹性管状连接组件和配合部件的方法公开(公告)号：US09382935B2
公开(公告)日：2016-07-05
申请号：US13856927
申请日：2013-04-04
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall
CPC classification number: F16B17/006 , B60R13/0206 , B60R2013/0293 , F16B5/0642 , Y10T29/49872 , Y10T403/4949
Abstract: An elastic tubular attachment assembly for mating components is provided. The elastic tubular attachment assembly includes a first component having a first surface. Also included is a second component having a second surface, a third surface, and at least one aperture, wherein the second surface is configured to align and engage with the first surface of the first component. Further included is at least one elastically deformable tubular member operatively coupled to the first component proximate the first surface, the at least one elastically deformable tubular member comprising an outer surface, wherein the at least one elastically deformable tubular member is formed of an elastically deformable material and configured to elastically deform radially inwardly upon contact with at least one aperture wall of the second component.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于配合部件的弹性管状连接组件。 弹性管状连接组件包括具有第一表面的第一部件。 还包括具有第二表面，第三表面和至少一个孔的第二部件，其中第二表面被配置为与第一部件的第一表面对准并接合。 还包括至少一个可弹性变形的管状构件，其可操作地联接到靠近第一表面的第一部件，所述至少一个可弹性变形的管状构件包括外表面，其中至少一个可弹性变形的管状构件由可弹性变形的材料形成 并且构造成在与第二部件的至少一个孔壁接触时径向向内弹性变形。
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84.发明授权Elastically deformable flange locator arrangement and method of reducing positional variation 有权弹性变形法兰定位装置和减少位置变化的方法公开(公告)号：US09278642B2
公开(公告)日：2016-03-08
申请号：US13856973
申请日：2013-04-04
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Joel Colombo , Steven E. Morris , Michael D. Richardson
CPC classification number: B60Q1/045 , F16B17/00 , F21S41/28 , F21S41/29 , F21S41/295 , Y10T29/49908 , Y10T403/1616
Abstract: An elastically deformable flange locator arrangement includes a first component having a first engagement surface. Also included is a second component configured to be mated with the first component. Further included is a first portion of the second component. Yet further included is a second portion of the second component extending relatively perpendicularly from the first portion proximate a perimeter of the first portion, the second portion having a second engagement surface, wherein the second portion is configured to elastically deform at a first interface upon contact between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface.
Abstract translation: 可弹性变形的凸缘定位器装置包括具有第一接合表面的第一部件。 还包括被配置为与第一部件配合的第二部件。 还包括第二部件的第一部分。 还包括第二部件的第二部分，第二部分从邻近第一部分的周边的第一部分相对垂直地延伸，第二部分具有第二接合表面，其中第二部分构造成在接触时在第一界面处弹性变形 在第一接合表面和第二接合表面之间。
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公开(公告)号：US20150232130A1
公开(公告)日：2015-08-20
申请号：US14185422
申请日：2014-02-20
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Joel Colombo , Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall , Ashish M. Gollapalli
IPC: B62D27/02
CPC classification number: B62D27/023 , B60R13/005 , F16B5/0657 , F16B19/004 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T403/1624
Abstract: In one aspect, an elastically averaged alignment system includes a first component having an interior cavity and an alignment member positioned at least partially within the interior cavity, a second component having an inner wall defining an alignment aperture, the alignment aperture configured to receive the alignment member to couple the first component and the second component, and a third component seated within the interior cavity. The alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that (a) when the third component is inserted into the interior cavity, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged configuration to facilitate aligning the third component and the first component in a desired orientation, and (b) when the alignment member is inserted into the alignment aperture, the alignment member further elastically deforms to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate aligning the first component and the second component in a desired orientation.
Abstract translation: 在一个方面，弹性平均对准系统包括具有内腔和至少部分地定位在内腔内的对准构件的第一部件，具有限定对准孔的内壁的第二部件，所述对准孔配置成接收对准 构件以联接第一部件和第二部件，以及坐在内部空腔内的第三部件。 对准构件是可弹性变形的材料，使得（a）当第三构件插入到内部空腔中时，对准构件弹性变形为弹性平均构型，以便于以期望的取向对齐第三构件和第一构件，以及 （b）当对准构件插入到对准孔中时，对准构件进一步弹性变形为弹性平均的最终构型，以便于使所述第一构件和第二构件以期望的取向对齐。
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公开(公告)号：US20150176759A1
公开(公告)日：2015-06-25
申请号：US14134844
申请日：2013-12-19
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall , Paul B. Stambaugh
CPC classification number: F16M13/02 , B60R13/0206 , B62D27/04 , B62D27/06 , F16B5/0657 , F16B5/0664 , F16M11/041 , H05K5/0073 , H05K5/0204
Abstract: Module installation assembly including a base structure having a base portion, a first and second bracket, the base portion disposed in a base plane, the first bracket extending perpendicularly from the base portion, the second bracket extending perpendicularly from the base portion, wherein the first bracket is a T-shaped member having a main portion, a pair of wing portions and a pair of recesses defined by the pair of wing portions and a segment of the main portion. Also included is a module to be mated with the base structure, the module including a first module end and a second module end, wherein the first module end includes a first pair of protrusions formed of an elastically deformable material and configured to be rotated into an interference condition with the first bracket.
Abstract translation: 模块安装组件，包括具有底座部分的基座结构，第一和第二支架，设置在基座平面中的基座部分，第一托架从基座部分垂直延伸，第二托架从基部垂直延伸，其中第一托架 托架是具有主要部分，一对翼部分和由一对翼部分和主要部分的段限定的一对凹部的T形部件。 还包括与基座结构配合的模块，模块包括第一模块端部和第二模块端部，其中第一模块端部包括由可弹性变形的材料形成的第一对突起，并且被配置为旋转成 与第一支架的干涉条件。
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公开(公告)号：US20150165986A1
公开(公告)日：2015-06-18
申请号：US14108931
申请日：2013-12-17
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall
CPC classification number: B60R16/0215 , B60R21/20 , F16B2/08 , F16B5/0621 , F16B21/065 , Y10T24/1498 , Y10T24/45005 , Y10T29/49
Abstract: In one aspect, an elastic averaging strap system for securing an object to a component having an aperture is provided. The system includes a strap having a first end and a second end. The strap second end couples to the strap first end such that the strap forms a loop around the object to retain the object therein. An alignment member extends from the first end, and the alignment member is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into the component aperture, the alignment member elastically deforms to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate positioning the object in a desired orientation relative to the component.
Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供一种用于将物体固定到具有孔的部件的弹性平均带系统。 该系统包括具有第一端和第二端的带。 带子第二端连接到带子的第一端，使得带子围绕物体形成一个环，以将物体保持在其中。 对准构件从第一端延伸，并且对准构件是可弹性变形的材料，使得当对准构件插入到构件孔中时，对准构件弹性变形到弹性平均的最终构型，以便于将物体定位在期望的 取向相对于组件。
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88.发明申请SELF-RETAINING ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PRECISE ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION OF COMPONENTS 有权用于提供精密对准和保持组件的自保留对准系统公开(公告)号：US20150165609A1
公开(公告)日：2015-06-18
申请号：US14104327
申请日：2013-12-12
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall , Toure D. Lee
CPC classification number: F16B19/002 , F16B5/0628 , F16B5/065 , F16B5/0664 , F16B19/004
Abstract: An elastically averaging self-retaining alignment system includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first alignment member and an elastically deformable alignment element fixedly disposed with respect to the first alignment member, the alignment element having a hollow tube. The second component includes a second alignment member and an alignment feature fixedly disposed with respect to the second alignment member, the alignment feature having an aperture with a plurality of inwardly extending tabs. The elastically deformable alignment element is configured and disposed to interferingly, deformably and matingly engage the alignment feature. Portions of the elastically deformable alignment element when inserted into the alignment feature elastically deform to an elastically averaged final configuration that aligns and retains the first component relative to the second component in at least two of four planar orthogonal directions.
Abstract translation: 弹性平均自保持对准系统包括第一部件和第二部件。 第一部件包括相对于第一对准部件固定设置的第一对准部件和可弹性变形的对准元件，所述对准元件具有中空管。 第二部件包括相对于第二对准部件固定设置的第二对准部件和对准部件，该对准部件具有带有多个向内延伸的突出部的孔。 可弹性变形的对准元件被构造和设置为干涉地，可变形地并配合地接合对准特征。 当插入对准特征中时，可弹性变形的对准元件的部分弹性地变形为在四个平面正交方向中的至少两个中对准和保持第一部件相对于第二部件的弹性平均的最终构造。
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公开(公告)号：US20150135509A1
公开(公告)日：2015-05-21
申请号：US14081361
申请日：2013-11-15
Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall , Jeffrey M. Gace
CPC classification number: B60R11/00 , B60R2011/0043 , F16B5/0664 , F16B21/086 , Y10T24/44026 , Y10T29/49876 , Y10T29/49925
Abstract: An elastically deformable clip includes a first and second outer wall arranged substantially parallel to each other, each of the first outer wall and the second outer wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first edge and a second edge arranged substantially parallel, and a third edge and a fourth edge arranged substantially parallel. The clip also includes at least one inner wall extending between the inner surfaces of the first and second outer walls, the at least one inner wall having at least one slot, wherein the first outer wall, the second outer wall and the at least one inner wall are formed of an elastically deformable material. The clip further includes a rib protruding from the outer surface of at least one of the first and second outer walls, the rib arranged substantially parallel to the first edge and the second edge.
Abstract translation: 可弹性变形的夹具包括基本上彼此平行布置的第一和第二外壁，第一外壁和第二外壁中的每一个具有内表面，外表面，基本上平行布置的第一边缘和第二边缘，以及 基本上平行布置的第三边缘和第四边缘。 夹子还包括在第一和第二外壁的内表面之间延伸的至少一个内壁，至少一个内壁具有至少一个狭槽，其中第一外壁，第二外壁和至少一个内壁 壁由可弹性变形的材料形成。 夹子还包括从第一和第二外壁中的至少一个的外表面突出的肋，所述肋基本上平行于第一边缘和第二边缘布置。
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公开(公告)号：US20150050068A1
公开(公告)日：2015-02-19
申请号：US13966523
申请日：2013-08-14
Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor： Steven E. Morris , Jennifer P. Lawall , Joel Colombo
CPC classification number: F16B5/065 , F16B5/0664 , Y10T29/49863 , Y10T403/1624
Abstract: In one aspect, an elastically averaged alignment system is provided. The system includes a first component comprising an alignment member and a second component comprising an inner wall defining an alignment aperture. The alignment aperture is configured to receive at least a portion of the alignment member to couple the first component and the second component. At least one of the alignment member and the inner wall is an elastically deformable material such that when the alignment member is inserted into the alignment aperture, at least one of the alignment member and the inner wall elastically deforms to an elastically averaged final configuration to facilitate aligning the first component and the second component in a desired orientation
Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供了一种弹性平均对准系统。 该系统包括包括对准构件的第一部件和包括限定对准孔的内壁的第二部件。 对准孔被配置为接收对准构件的至少一部分以联接第一构件和第二构件。 对准构件和内壁中的至少一个是可弹性变形的材料，使得当对准构件插入到对准孔中时，对准构件和内壁中的至少一个弹性变形到弹性平均的最终构型以便于 使所述第一部件和所述第二部件按期望的取向对准
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