公开(公告)号：US09353734B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13834709

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Kenneth A. Strom ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Jason R. Spenny

IPC: H01R9/00 ,  F03G7/06 ,  B23P11/00 ,  F16G11/02

CPC classification number: F03G7/065 ,  B23P11/005 ,  F16G11/02 ,  Y10T29/49908

Abstract: A load-carrying active material assembly and a method of preparing such an active material assembly suitable for attachment to a movable component of a mechanism is described. The assembly includes a shape memory alloy (SMA) element, a connector adapted to engage the moveable component mechanically crimped to the SMA element, and a filler material disposed intermediate the connector and SMA element. The filler may be a solder or a polymer. Methods for appropriately distributing the filler material and for promoting good adhesion of the filler to the SMA element and the connector are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了承载活性材料组件和制备适于附接到机构的可移动部件的这种活性材料组件的方法。 组件包括形状记忆合金（SMA）元件，适于接合机械压接到SMA元件的可移动部件的连接器，以及设置在连接器和SMA元件之间的填充材料。 填料可以是焊料或聚合物。 描述了用于适当地分配填充材料并促进填料对SMA元件和连接器的良好粘合性的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150343548A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291606

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Richard J. Skurkis ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Nicholas W. Pinto, IV

IPC: B23K9/007

CPC classification number: B23K9/007 ,  B23K26/22 ,  B23K2101/32

Abstract: A method of joining wire includes preparing a first discrete region of a first wire at a first end of the first wire. The prepared first discrete region is welded to a component to form a joint such that material of the prepared first discrete region at least partially thickens the joint. The component is one of a second end of the first wire, an end of a second wire, or a non-wire component. The joint may be heat treated according to a three-stage heat treatment process. Mechanical stress may be induced in the joint during the heat treatment so that the joint is subjected to thermo-mechanical processing.

Abstract translation: 接合线的方法包括在第一线的第一端准备第一线的第一离散区域。 将制备的第一离散区域焊接到部件以形成接头，使得制备的第一离散区域的材料至少部分地增厚接头。 该部件是第一线的第二端，第二线的端部或非线组件之一。 可以根据三级热处理方法对接头进行热处理。 在热处理期间可能在接头中引起机械应力，从而对接头进行热机械加工。

公开(公告)号：US20150307044A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14262309

申请日：2014-04-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jacob M. Hundley ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Alan J. Jacobsen ,  Eric C. Clough ,  Hanif Muhammad ,  Stuart J. Brown ,  Elisabeth J. Berger

IPC: B60R19/03 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C39/38 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C39/10 ,  B29C39/02

CPC classification number: B60R19/03 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C35/0894 ,  B29C39/025 ,  B29C39/10 ,  B29C39/38 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29L2009/00 ,  B29L2031/3044 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R2019/1806 ,  B60R2019/1846 ,  B60R2019/1866 ,  B60R2019/1873 ,  B60R2019/1886

Abstract: A curved sandwich impact structure for a vehicle having a micro-truss core. In one embodiment, the sandwich impact structure includes a micro-truss layer sandwiched between two facesheets, a micro-truss layer designed for energy absorption on the outside of one of the facesheets, and a fascia panel in contact with the energy absorbing micro-truss layer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有微型桁架芯的车辆的弯曲三明治冲击结构。 在一个实施例中，夹层冲击结构包括夹在两个面板之间的微桁架层，设计用于在其中一个面板的外侧上的能量吸收的微桁架层以及与能量吸收微桁架接触的面板 层。

公开(公告)号：US20150306861A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14262409

申请日：2014-04-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Elisabeth J. Berger

IPC: B32B38/00 ,  B32B37/02

CPC classification number: B32B38/0008 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B37/1207 ,  B32B2037/1253 ,  B32B2310/0831 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  B60J5/0444

Abstract: A method for fabricating a micro-truss structure having particular application for a vehicle impact structure. The method includes providing a thin support enclosure having a plurality of walls, where at least one of the walls is transparent to ultraviolet (UV) light. The support enclosure is filled with a liquid photomonomer resin and light from at least one UV source is directed through apertures in a mask and through the at least one transparent wall into the enclosure so as to polymerize and at least partially cure columns of the resin therein to form polymerized struts defining a micro-truss core in the enclosure that is secured to the walls. The support enclosure is then inserted into an outer structural enclosure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造具有用于车辆撞击结构的特定应用的微型桁架结构的方法。 该方法包括提供具有多个壁的薄支撑外壳，其中至少一个壁对紫外（UV）光是透明的。 支撑壳体充满液体光单体树脂，并且来自至少一个UV源的光被引导通过掩模中的孔并且穿过至少一个透明壁进入外壳中，以聚合并且至少部分地固化其中的树脂的柱 以形成在外壳中限定固定到壁上的微型桁架芯的聚合支柱。 然后将支撑外壳插入外部结构外壳。

公开(公告)号：US09068903B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13917780

申请日：2013-06-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  James Holbrook Brown ,  Aragorn Zolno ,  James M. Lombardi ,  Crescenzio Pelino ,  Daniel Blair

IPC: H02P1/00 ,  G01M17/00 ,  B60J7/02 ,  B60J7/057 ,  E05F15/41

CPC classification number: G01M17/00 ,  B60J7/022 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/404 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/696 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/58 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/542

Abstract: A system, method, and computer storage configured for determining period-ending positions of multiple parts movable by select actuation of corresponding active materials. The operations include receiving, from a work-source sensor, work-source input indicating a distance moved by the work source and a direction of the movement, and determining, based on the work-source input and a first and second status histories, corresponding to a first and a second part, respectively, first and second distances travelled by the parts, respectively. Operations also include calculating, based on the first and second distances determined and first and second period-starting positions, corresponding to the first and second parts, respectively, first and second period-ending positions for the first and second parts, respectively.

Abstract translation: 一种系统，方法和计算机存储器，被配置用于确定通过相应活动材料的选择致动可移动的多个部件的周期结束位置。 操作包括从工作源传感器接收指示由工作源移动的距离和移动方向的工作源输入，以及基于工作源输入和第一和第二状态历史来确定相应的 分别到第一和第二部分，分别由部件行进的第一和第二距离。 操作还包括分别基于所确定的第一和第二距离以及分别对应于第一和第二部分的第一和第二部分的第一和第二周期开始位置的第一和第二周期结束位置。

公开(公告)号：US20150086791A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14036023

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Tao Xie ,  John C. Ulicny ,  William R. Rodgers ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Xingcheng Xiao ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Jessica A. Schroeder ,  John N. Owens ,  Ingrid Rousseau ,  Hamid G. Kia ,  Paul E. Krajewski

IPC: B32B27/38 ,  B32B37/30 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: B32B27/38 ,  A61L2400/16 ,  B25J15/008 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/144 ,  B32B2307/748 ,  B32B2405/00 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/31515

Abstract: One variation includes a method including using a reversible dry adhesive system to reversibly couple a first substrate to a second substrate. One variation includes a method including using a reversible dry adhesive system to reversibly couple a first substrate to a second substrate during building or reconfiguring a product.

Abstract translation: 一个变型包括一种方法，包括使用可逆干燥粘合剂系统将第一基底可逆地耦合到第二基底。 一个变型包括一种方法，包括在构建或重新配置产品期间使用可逆干燥粘合剂系统将第一衬底可逆地耦合到第二衬底。

公开(公告)号：US20230406178A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US17844225

申请日：2022-06-20

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Chin-Hsu Lin ,  Daniel W. Booth ,  Brennon L. White

IPC: B60N2/70

CPC classification number: B60N2/70

Abstract: An anti-submarining seat cushion for a vehicle includes a main body constructed of an anisotropic material. The anisotropic material includes a primary material including a primary stiffness and a plurality of inserts that are dispersed throughout the primary material. The plurality of inserts exert an axial compressive force in response to the main body of the anti-submarining seat cushion experiencing a submarining load, where the axial compressive force is exerted in a direction that opposes the submarining load to increase an overall stiffness of the main body in a direction that aligns with the submarining load.

公开(公告)号：US20230339375A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US17725878

申请日：2022-04-21

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Chin-hsu Lin ,  Paul W Alexander ,  Wonhee Michael Kim ,  Manuel Forero Rueda

IPC: B60N2/75

CPC classification number: B60N2/75

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion, a seat back pivotally moveable between an upright position and a reclined position, and at least one upper arm support selectively moveable between a stowed position and an extended position, the at least one upper arm support adapted to provide support for an upper arm of an occupant when the seat back of the vehicle seat is in the reclined position and the at least one upper arm support is in the extended position.

公开(公告)号：US11354986B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-07

申请号：US16774698

申请日：2020-01-28

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  B60N2/90 ,  F16F15/04

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a haptic device having at least one vibration motor, such as a linear vibration motor, configured to selectively generate a vibration at least partially along an actuator axis. An interfacing plate is configured to transmit the vibration and is at least partially composed of a compliant material. The linear vibration motor and the interfacing plate are embedded in a host. The host defines a first surface with a recessed zone extending from the first surface. The interfacing plate is configured to fit in the recessed zone. The host includes a chamber contiguous with the recessed zone, with the linear vibration motor being positioned in the chamber. The chamber may include respective walls having a plurality of protrusions configured to at least partially absorb the vibration. The haptic device may be part of a seat assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200369184A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-26

申请号：US16421799

申请日：2019-05-24

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Chin-Hsu Lin ,  Ashish Nayak ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Dorel M. Sala

IPC: B60N2/42 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60N2/90 ,  B60N2/58 ,  B60N2/427

Abstract: A system for a seat of a vehicle includes a seat cushion, a seat cover, and a valve. The seat cushion forms at least part of a bottom of the seat. The seat cover encloses the seat cushion and forming a barrier to airflow out of the seat cushion. The seat cover forms a top surface of the seat bottom, a bottom surface of the seat bottom, and side surfaces of the seat bottom. The valve extends through the seat cover and is configured to regulate airflow out of the seat cushion through the valve.