公开(公告)号：US5258740A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-02

申请号：US936719

申请日：1992-08-31

Applicant: David C. Viano ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  Edward A. Jedrzejczak

Inventor： David C. Viano ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  Edward A. Jedrzejczak

IPC: B60Q1/44 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/442

Abstract: An externally visible indication of incipient automotive vehicle motion is displayed based on information from the vehicle operator, the engine and the transmission, as interpreted by the vehicle controller, wherein acceleration information is selectively provided during throttle tip-in while the transmission is in a low gear, and wherein brake information is provided when the brake pedal is depressed. Unique external displays of the incipient motion, sensitive to ambient light levels, are provided in forward areas of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 根据车辆控制器解释的来自车辆操作者，发动机和变速器的信息，显示出初期的机动车辆运动的外部可视指示，其中在节气门尖端期间选择性地提供加速度信息，同时变速器处于低位 齿轮，并且其中当制动踏板被压下时提供制动信息。 在车辆的前方区域提供了对环境光线水平敏感的初始运动的独特外部显示。

公开(公告)号：US06641166B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US09864353

申请日：2001-05-25

Applicant: Alan Lampe Browne ,  Gary Lee Jones ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  William E. Thomas ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Scott R. Webb ,  Francis D. Wood ,  Chandra Sekhar Namuduri

Inventor： Alan Lampe Browne ,  Gary Lee Jones ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  William E. Thomas ,  Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Scott R. Webb ,  Francis D. Wood ,  Chandra Sekhar Namuduri

IPC: B60R21045

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051

Abstract: A knee bolster system is capable of automatic extension and retraction during specified scenarios that are determined based on sensor input. A microprocessor electrically controls an actuator capable of extending at least one telescoping mechanism which is rigidly engaged to a knee bolster pad located in the lower portion of an instrument panel at knee height to an occupant. Each telescoping mechanism houses a plowing mechanism. This plowing mechanism generates reaction forces during actuation.

Abstract translation: 膝关节系统能够在根据传感器输入确定的特定情况下自动伸缩。 微处理器电控制致动器，该致动器能够延伸至少一个伸缩机构，该伸缩机构刚性地接合到位于膝盖高度的仪表板下部的膝垫垫与乘员。 每个伸缩机构都有一个犁耕机构。 这种犁式机构在致动期间产生反作用力。

公开(公告)号：US07159901B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10457940

申请日：2003-06-10

Applicant: Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Gary L Jones ,  Joseph D McCleary ,  Ching-Shan Cheng

Inventor： Jenne-Tai Wang ,  Gary L Jones ,  Joseph D McCleary ,  Ching-Shan Cheng

IPC: B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/04

CPC classification number: B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051 ,  B60R2021/0226

Abstract: An energy absorbing knee bolster for use in an interior of a vehicle is disclosed. An energy absorbing support structure is configured to support an instrument panel within a vehicle. The energy absorbing structure has a deployable tubular mechanism for absorbing occupant impact energy and an impact plate coupled to the tubular mechanism for absorbing occupant energy. An energy absorbing locking mechanism is disposed between the impact plate and the support structure. The locking mechanism is configured to encourage the collapse of the tubular means for absorbing energy in a telescopic fashion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆内部的能量吸收膝垫。 能量吸收支撑结构构造成支撑车辆内的仪表板。 能量吸收结构具有用于吸收乘员冲击能量的可展开的管状机构和联接到管状机构的用于吸收乘员能量的冲击板。 能量吸收锁定机构设置在冲击板和支撑结构之间。 锁定机构构造成鼓励用于以伸缩方式吸收能量的管状装置的塌陷。

公开(公告)号：US06722698B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10104157

申请日：2002-03-22

Applicant: David Charles Viano ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  Edward Aloysius Jedrzejczak ,  William E. Thomas ,  Richard A. McCormick ,  Mark J. Sawade

Inventor： David Charles Viano ,  Joseph D. McCleary ,  Edward Aloysius Jedrzejczak ,  William E. Thomas ,  Richard A. McCormick ,  Mark J. Sawade

IPC: B60R2234

CPC classification number: B60R22/46 ,  B60R22/44 ,  B60R2022/4473 ,  B60R2022/4666 ,  B60T13/662

Abstract: A new and improved seat belt retractor system having an electronic control unit which is adapted to receive a signal from a sensor responsive to the buckling of the seat belt and causes an electric motor acting through a chain drive to drivingly rotate a reel in one direction for providing a predetermined seat belt loading on the seat occupant and that is responsive to the braking of the vehicle under emergency conditions to increase the tensioning of the seat belt to a level that exceeds the predetermined seat belt loading.

Abstract translation: 一种新的和改进的安全带卷收器系统，其具有电子控制单元，该电子控制单元适于响应于座椅安全带的弯曲而接收来自传感器的信号，并且使得通过链条驱动器作用的电动机沿一个方向驱动地旋转卷轴， 在座椅乘员身上提供预定的安全带，并且在紧急情况下响应于车辆的制动，以将安全带的张紧度提高到超过预定的安全带负载的水平。