ADJUSTABLE RAIN SENSOR SETTING BASED ON PROXIMITY VEHICLE DETECTION
    1.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE RAIN SENSOR SETTING BASED ON PROXIMITY VEHICLE DETECTION 有权
    基于临近车辆检测的可调雨量传感器设置

    公开(公告)号:US20140265980A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13917991

    申请日:2013-06-14

    IPC分类号: B60S1/08

    摘要: A system for adjusting the wipers of a vehicle based on the use of rain and proximity detecting subsystem on a given vehicle for detecting the presence of rain and one or more other vehicles in proximity to the given vehicle, such that the wipers of the given vehicle can be automatically operated to better respond to material such as rain, snow, or other material being splashed on the given vehicle by the other vehicle(s). This system may utilize sensor subsystems used for other purposes for use as the proximity sensors.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于基于在给定车辆上使用雨水和接近检测子系统来检测车辆的雨水和在给定车辆附近的一个或多个其他车辆的存在来调整车辆的刮水器的系统,使得给定车辆的擦拭器 可以自动操作以更好地响应诸如雨,雪或其它车辆在给定车辆上飞溅的其它材料的材料。 该系统可以利用用于其它目的的传感器子系统用作接近传感器。

    PUDDLE LIGHT AUTO SHUT OFF
    2.
    发明申请
    PUDDLE LIGHT AUTO SHUT OFF 审中-公开
    PUDLELE LIGHT AUTO SHUT OFF

    公开(公告)号:US20130051040A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-28

    申请号:US13219319

    申请日:2011-08-26

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/00 B23P11/00

    摘要: A vehicle assembly includes an external rearview mirror support arm, an external rearview mirror housing, a mirror, a puddle light, a proximity sensor, and a switch. The external rearview mirror housing pivotally connects with the support arm. The mirror mounts to the housing. The puddle light connects with the housing. The proximity sensor includes a first component mounted to the support arm and a second component mounted to the housing. The second component rotates with respect to the first component when the housing is pivoted with respect to the support arm. The switch electrically connects with the puddle light, at least one of the components of the proximity sensor and a power source. The switch is closed when the second component is located in a first position with respect to the first component. The switch is open when the second component is located in a second position with respect to the first component. A method for controlling power to a puddle light is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 车辆组件包括外部后视镜支撑臂,外部后视镜壳体,反射镜,水坑灯,接近传感器和开关。 外部后视镜外壳与支撑臂枢轴连接。 镜子安装在外壳上。 水坑灯与房屋连接。 接近传感器包括安装到支撑臂的第一部件和安装到壳体的第二部件。 当壳体相对于支撑臂枢转时,第二部件相对于第一部件旋转。 开关与水坑灯,接近传感器的至少一个部件和电源电连接。 当第二部件相对于第一部件位于第一位置时,开关闭合。 当第二部件相对于第一部件位于第二位置时,开关打开。 还公开了一种用于控制水坑灯功率的方法。

    VARIABLE HEADLIGHT WASHER SPRAY APPARATUS AND METHOD DEPENDENT ON OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
    3.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE HEADLIGHT WASHER SPRAY APPARATUS AND METHOD DEPENDENT ON OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE 审中-公开
    适用于外部温度的可变式洗发水喷雾装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150375717A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14318041

    申请日:2014-06-27

    IPC分类号: B60S1/48 B60S1/66 B60S1/52

    CPC分类号: B60S1/528 B60S1/485 B60S1/603

    摘要: A temperature-dependent spray assembly for a headlight and associated method of spray washing a headlight are provided. The spray assembly includes a nozzle assembly having an opening directed toward a headlight lens surface. A sensor monitors an outdoor temperature. A controller is in operative communication with the sensor and the nozzle assembly, and the controller provides a signal indicative of one of (i) a temperature at or above a predetermined temperature and (ii) a temperature below the predetermined temperature whereby the nozzle assembly is operated in a first manner at or above the predetermined temperature and in a different, second manner below the predetermined temperature.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于前大灯的温度依赖性喷射组件以及喷射洗涤大灯的相关方法。 喷雾组件包括具有朝向头灯透镜表面的开口的喷嘴组件。 传感器监测室外温度。 控制器与传感器和喷嘴组件可操作地连通,并且控制器提供指示(i)等于或高于预定温度的温度和(ii)低于预定温度的温度之一的信号,由此喷嘴组件 以预定温度或高于预定温度的第一方式以低于预定温度的不同的第二方式操作。

    Vehicle lamp assembly
    5.
    发明授权
    Vehicle lamp assembly 有权
    车灯总成

    公开(公告)号:US07625110B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-01

    申请号:US12023895

    申请日:2008-01-31

    IPC分类号: F21V29/00

    摘要: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a light source unit (e.g., one or more LEDs) mounted to an associated vehicle for providing illumination and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source unit for dissipating generated heat therefrom. The heat sink has a main body portion, spaced apart fins extending from the main body portion, and an angled surface section on the main body portion disposed between adjacent ones of the spaced apart fins for urging environmental elements to run off the heat sink.

    摘要翻译: 车辆灯组件包括安装到相关车辆的光源单元(例如,一个或多个LED),用于提供照明,以及热耦合到光源单元的散热器,用于从其中散发产生的热量。 散热器具有主体部分,从主体部分延伸的间隔开的散热片,以及设置在相邻间隔开的散热片之间的主体部分上的成角度的表面部分,用于促使环境元件从散热器流出。

    System and method for controlling headlights on a vehicle in response to wiper operation
    6.
    发明授权
    System and method for controlling headlights on a vehicle in response to wiper operation 有权
    响应于刮水器操作在车辆上控制前灯的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08400284B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US12878418

    申请日:2010-09-09

    IPC分类号: B60R25/10

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/143 B60Q2300/312

    摘要: A method for controlling headlights on a vehicle includes detecting for a wiper switch state for a wiper switch on a vehicle, detecting wiper operations, incrementing a counter value by x until the counter value reaches a headlight ON threshold, counting toward a time threshold, decrementing the counter value by x until the counter value reaches a headlight OFF threshold value, and changing a state of the headlights based on the counter value reaching one of the headlight ON threshold and the headlight OFF threshold. Incrementing the counter value by x can occur in response to each detected wiper operation. Counting toward the time threshold can occur in response to detecting a wiper switch OFF state. Decrementing the counter value by x can occur in response to each instance of the time threshold elapsing with no change from the wiper switch OFF state. A plurality of intermediate counter values can be found between the headlight ON threshold and the headlight OFF threshold. A control system is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在车辆上控制车头灯的方法包括检测车辆上的刮水器开关的刮水器开关状态,检测刮水器操作,将计数器值递增x直到计数器值达到前灯ON阈值,向时间阈值计数,递减 计数器值x直到计数器值达到前照灯OFF阈值,并且基于到达前灯ON阈值和前灯熄灭阈值之一的计数器值改变前灯的状态。 响应于每个检测到的雨刮器操作,可以将计数器值增加x。 响应于检测到刮水器开关关闭状态,可能发生朝向时间阈值的计数。 响应于从刮水器开关关闭状态没有变化的时间阈值的每个实例,可以将计数器值递减x。 在前灯ON阈值和前灯OFF阈值之间可以找到多个中间计数器值。 还公开了一种控制系统。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEADLIGHTS ON A VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO WIPER OPERATION
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEADLIGHTS ON A VEHICLE IN RESPONSE TO WIPER OPERATION 有权
    用于控制车辆上的头灯的系统和方法对刮水器操作的响应

    公开(公告)号:US20120062116A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:US12878418

    申请日:2010-09-09

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/02 B60L1/14

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/143 B60Q2300/312

    摘要: A method for controlling headlights on a vehicle includes detecting for a wiper switch state for a wiper switch on a vehicle, detecting wiper operations, incrementing a counter value by x until the counter value reaches a headlight ON threshold, counting toward a time threshold, decrementing the counter value by x until the counter value reaches a headlight OFF threshold value, and changing a state of the headlights based on the counter value reaching one of the headlight ON threshold and the headlight OFF threshold. Incrementing the counter value by x can occur in response to each detected wiper operation. Counting toward the time threshold can occur in response to detecting a wiper switch OFF state. Decrementing the counter value by x can occur in response to each instance of the time threshold elapsing with no change from the wiper switch OFF state. A plurality of intermediate counter values can be found between the headlight ON threshold and the headlight OFF threshold. A control system is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在车辆上控制车头灯的方法包括检测车辆上的刮水器开关的刮水器开关状态,检测刮水器操作,将计数器值递增x直到计数器值达到前灯ON阈值,向时间阈值计数,递减 计数器值x直到计数器值达到前照灯OFF阈值,并且基于到达前灯ON阈值和前灯熄灭阈值之一的计数器值改变前灯的状态。 响应于每个检测到的雨刮器操作,可以将计数器值增加x。 响应于检测到刮水器开关关闭状态,可能发生朝向时间阈值的计数。 响应于从刮水器开关关闭状态没有变化的时间阈值的每个实例,可以将计数器值递减x。 在前灯ON阈值和前灯OFF阈值之间可以找到多个中间计数器值。 还公开了一种控制系统。

    Vehicle interior light assembly
    8.
    发明授权
    Vehicle interior light assembly 有权
    车内灯组装

    公开(公告)号:US07775693B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US12145111

    申请日:2008-06-24

    申请人: Thomas G. Kracker

    发明人: Thomas G. Kracker

    IPC分类号: B60Q3/00

    摘要: An interior light assembly for providing lighting in a vehicle includes a light housing mounted in the vehicle interior. The light housing has an open side. At least one main light source is received in the light housing for providing diffuse lighting in the vehicle interior. An outer diffuser lens closes the open side of the light housing and is disposed over the at least one main light source for diffusing light from the at least one main light source throughout the vehicle interior. The outer diffuser lens has at least one opening defined therein. At least one secondary light source is received in the light housing and is directed toward the at least one opening for providing spot lighting in the vehicle interior. At least one focusing lens is disposed over the at least one opening and the at least one secondary light source for focusing light from the at least one secondary light source to a specific limited location of the vehicle interior. The at least one focusing lens has a textured outer surface to reduce color separation from the at least one secondary light source.

    摘要翻译: 用于在车辆中提供照明的内部灯组件包括安装在车辆内部的灯壳体。 灯壳有开放的一面。 至少一个主光源被容纳在灯壳中以在车辆内部提供漫射照明。 外部扩散器透镜封闭光学壳体的开口侧,并设置在至少一个主光源上,用于使来自至少一个主光源的光在整个车辆内部扩散。 外扩散器透镜具有限定在其中的至少一个开口。 至少一个次级光源被容纳在灯壳中并且被引向至少一个开口,用于在车辆内部提供点光。 至少一个聚焦透镜设置在至少一个开口和至少一个次光源上,用于将来自至少一个次级光源的光聚焦到车辆内部的特定限制位置。 所述至少一个聚焦透镜具有织构化的外表面以减少与所述至少一个次级光源的颜色分离。

    VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY
    9.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY 有权
    车灯总成

    公开(公告)号:US20090196063A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-06

    申请号:US12023895

    申请日:2008-01-31

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/00

    摘要: A vehicle lamp assembly includes a light source unit (e.g., one or more LEDs) mounted to an associated vehicle for providing illumination and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source unit for dissipating generated heat therefrom. The heat sink has a main body portion, spaced apart fins extending from the main body portion, and an angled surface section on the main body portion disposed between adjacent ones of the spaced apart fins for urging environmental elements to run off the heat sink.

    摘要翻译: 车辆灯组件包括安装到相关车辆的光源单元(例如,一个或多个LED),用于提供照明,以及热耦合到光源单元的散热器,用于从其中散发产生的热量。 散热器具有主体部分,从主体部分延伸的间隔开的散热片,以及设置在相邻间隔开的散热片之间的主体部分上的成角度的表面部分,用于促使环境元件从散热器流出。

    Automatic detection of valet mode for smart entry systems
    10.
    发明授权
    Automatic detection of valet mode for smart entry systems 有权
    自动检测智能入门系统的代客模式

    公开(公告)号:US09305410B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13197920

    申请日:2011-08-04

    IPC分类号: G07C9/00 B60R25/00

    摘要: A key fob assembly includes a mechanical key, a key fob, a control in the key fob, Hall effect switches in the key fob, and magnets associated with the mechanical key. The mechanical key is configured to cooperate with a mechanical lock. The key fob is configured to selectively connect with the mechanical key. The control in the key fob is for transmitting wireless signals to a vehicle to actuate components on the vehicle. The Hall effect switches in the key fob are each in electrical communication with the control. At least one of the Hall effect switches changes an operating state based on detecting a positive magnetic field and at least one other Hall effect switch changes an operating state based on detecting a negative magnetic field. Respective poles of the magnets are disposed such that connection of the mechanical key with the key fob in a storage position aligns the poles of the magnets with respective Hall effect switches for changing the operating state of the respective Hall effect switches.

    摘要翻译: 密钥组件包括机械钥匙,钥匙扣,钥匙扣中的控制器,钥匙扣中的霍尔效应开关以及与机械钥匙相关联的磁体。 机械键被配置成与机械锁配合。 密钥卡被配置为选择性地连接机械密钥。 密钥卡中的控制用于向车辆发送无线信号以致动车辆上的部件。 密钥卡中的霍尔效应开关各自与控制器电气通信。 霍尔效应开关中的至少一个基于检测正磁场而改变操作状态,并且至少一个其它霍尔效应开关基于检测到负磁场而改变操作状态。 这些磁体的各极设置成使得机械钥匙与密钥卡在存储位置的连接将磁体的磁极与相应的霍尔效应开关对准,以改变各个霍尔效应开关的工作状态。