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：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：US20070182146A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11346949

申请日：2006-02-03

Applicant: Alan Browne ,  Kenneth Strom ,  Nilesh Mankame ,  Mark Kramarczyk

Inventor： Alan Browne ,  Kenneth Strom ,  Nilesh Mankame ,  Mark Kramarczyk

IPC: B60R21/04 ,  B60N2/42 ,  F01B29/10

CPC classification number: B60R21/04 ,  B60N2/42709 ,  B60N2/4279 ,  B60R21/26 ,  B62D21/15

Abstract: A vehicle member generally comprises a thermally activated shape memory material in operative communication with a pyrotechnic device. The pyrotechnic device is effective to thermally change a dimension, a shape, an orientation change, an elastic modulus property change or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing properties of the shape memory material, which results in a structural and/or mechanical change to the vehicle member.

Abstract translation: 车辆构件通常包括与烟火装置可操作地通信的热激活形状记忆材料。 烟火装置有效地热改变尺寸，形状，取向变化，弹性模量特性变化或包括形状记忆材料的上述特性中的至少一个的组合，这导致结构和/或机械变化 到车辆成员。

公开(公告)号：US07967339B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12353253

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Patrick B. Usoro ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Steven G Corrion ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Lawrence C. Maugh ,  Mark Kramarczyk

Inventor： Patrick B. Usoro ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Steven G Corrion ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Lawrence C. Maugh ,  Mark Kramarczyk

IPC: B60R22/20

CPC classification number: B60R22/03 ,  B60R22/48

Abstract: A safety belt buckle presenter adapted for use with a translatable buckle includes an active material element operable to undergo a reversible change when exposed to an activation signal, wherein the element is drivenly coupled to the buckle, and configured to cause the buckle to translate between deployed and stowed positions as a result of the change.

Abstract translation: 适于与可平移的带扣一起使用的安全带带扣呈现器包括活动材料元件，其可操作以在暴露于激活信号时经历可逆变化，其中所述元件被驱动地联接到所述带扣，并且被配置为使所述带扣部署 并由于变更而收起职位。

公开(公告)号：US20100176581A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12353253

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: Patrick B. Usoro ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Steven G. Corrion ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Lawrence C. Maugh ,  Mark Kramarczyk

Inventor： Patrick B. Usoro ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Steven G. Corrion ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Lawrence C. Maugh ,  Mark Kramarczyk

IPC: B60R22/20

CPC classification number: B60R22/03 ,  B60R22/48

Abstract: A safety belt buckle presenter adapted for use with a translatable buckle includes an active material element operable to undergo a reversible change when exposed to an activation signal, wherein the element is drivenly coupled to the buckle, and configured to cause the buckle to translate between deployed and stowed positions as a result of the change.

Abstract translation: 适于与可平移的带扣一起使用的安全带带扣呈现器包括活动材料元件，其可操作以在暴露于激活信号时经历可逆变化，其中所述元件被驱动地联接到所述带扣，并且被配置为使所述带扣部署 并由于变更而收起职位。

公开(公告)号：US20050104391A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10716371

申请日：2003-11-18

Applicant: Alan Browne ,  Nancy Johnson ,  Mark Kramarczyk

Inventor： Alan Browne ,  Nancy Johnson ,  Mark Kramarczyk

IPC: B60R19/03 ,  B60R19/26 ,  B60R19/36 ,  B60R19/40

CPC classification number: B60R19/26 ,  B60R19/03 ,  B60R19/36 ,  B60R19/40 ,  F16F7/125 ,  F16F2224/0258

Abstract: An impact absorbing device for a vehicle uses a shape memory material that can be heated to repair deformation from a relatively low speed, low energy impact and its stroking force and energy absorption can be tuned by heating. The shape memory material is suitably used in a crash box having an inserted impact absorbing ram, the box being placed, for example, between a bumper and strong body member. The shape memory material is attached to the box and ram for absorbing energy as the ram is driven into the box. Heating means is provided to repair or tune the shape memory material.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的冲击吸收装置使用形状记忆材料，其可以被加热以从相对低的速度，低能量冲击修复变形，并且其抚摸力和能量吸收可以通过加热来调节。 形状记忆材料适合用在具有插入的冲击吸收柱塞的碰撞箱中，该箱被放置在例如保险杠和强身体部件之间。 形状记忆材料连接到盒子和柱塞，用于在压头被驱动进入盒子时吸收能量。 提供加热装置来修复或调整形状记忆材料。