公开(公告)号：US20110148086A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12642460

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  Arun Chickmenahalli ,  Michael W. Cass ,  Robert Adams

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  Arun Chickmenahalli ,  Michael W. Cass ,  Robert Adams

IPC: B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/04

CPC classification number: B60R21/02 ,  B60R2021/0273

Abstract: An energy absorber for a vehicle includes an elongate member having lateral and longitudinal axes. The elongate member may include one or more channels which are oriented to have walls which extend in the general direction of the lateral axis. An upper surface of at least one of the channels may have an engagement feature that may be configured to engage a stationary member of a vehicle when an impact force brings the engagement feature into contact with the stationary member. The channels may be configured to deform and collapse to absorb at least some of the impact force.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的能量吸收器包括具有横向和纵向轴线的细长构件。 细长构件可以包括一个或多个通道，其被定向成具有在横向轴线的大致方向上延伸的壁。 至少一个通道的上表面可以具有接合特征，该接合特征可以被配置为当冲击力使接合特征与固定构件接触时接合车辆的固定构件。 通道可以被构造成变形和折叠以吸收至少一些冲击力。

公开(公告)号：US20060082106A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904032

申请日：2004-10-20

Applicant: Michael Hier ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Randy Reed ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： Michael Hier ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Randy Reed ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B29C45/045 ,  B29C45/1628 ,  B29L2031/3008 ,  B29L2031/3014 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/21656

Abstract: An automotive trim assembly adapted to have an airbag deploy through the trim assembly includes a substrate with a deployment door integrally molded with the substrate and having a front surface adapted to face the interior of the automobile and a back surface opposite the front surface. The airbag is adapted to be stored behind the deployment door, which is adapted to open when the airbag is deployed. A cover is molded onto at least a portion of the substrate and deployment door and includes an inner and outer layer of a polymer material having a substantially non-cellular structure and an inner core having a cellular structure positioned between the inner and outer layers. The cover is adapted to keep the door attached to the trim assembly when the airbag is deployed.

Abstract translation: 适于具有通过装饰组件展开的气囊的汽车装饰组件包括具有与基板整体成型的展开门的基板，并具有适于面向汽车内部的前表面和与前表面相对的后表面。 该安全气囊适于储存在展开门后面，适于在展开气囊时打开。 盖子被模制到基板和展开门的至少一部分上，并且包括具有基本上非多孔结构的聚合物材料的内层和外层，以及具有定位在内层和外层之间的多孔结构的内芯。 当安全气囊展开时，盖适于将门保持在装饰组件上。

公开(公告)号：US20070138684A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11306079

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: David Dooley ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： David Dooley ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B29C44/02

CPC classification number: B29C44/0415

Abstract: An injection molding system (10) includes a first mold half (20) and a second mold half (22), which forms a cavity (23) with the first mold half (20). A cavity intrusion element (34) is displaceable to extend within the cavity (23). A displacement mechanism (36) is coupled to the cavity intrusion element (34). A controller (38) is coupled to the displacement mechanism (36) and controls the intrusion depth (D) of the cavity intrusion element (34) during an injection molding process. A method of forming an article includes the pressurizing of the cavity (23) within a mold (14) via a gas. A material having a blowing agent is injected into the cavity (23). The gas pressure within the cavity (23) is released. The cavity intrusion element (34) is backed out from within the cavity (23). The material is cured.

Abstract translation: 注塑系统（10）包括与第一半模（20）形成空腔（23）的第一半模（20）和第二半模（22）。 空腔入侵元件（34）可位移以在空腔（23）内延伸。 位移机构（36）联接到空腔入侵元件（34）。 控制器（38）联接到位移机构（36）并且在注射成型过程期间控制空腔入侵元件（34）的侵入深度（D）。 形成制品的方法包括通过气体对模具（14）内的空腔（23）进行加压。 将具有发泡剂的材料注入到空腔（23）中。 空腔（23）内的气体压力被释放。 空腔入侵元件（34）从空腔（23）内退出。 材料固化。

公开(公告)号：US07219922B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US10429411

申请日：2003-05-05

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  Glenn A. Cowelchuk ,  Michael J. Hier

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  Glenn A. Cowelchuk ,  Michael J. Hier

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/217

Abstract: An interior vehicle trim panel includes a substrate having a front face and an under face. The under face has a tear seam to allow an airbag to exit the substrate when the airbag is deployed. The tear seam defines an airbag door. The outer layer is bonded to the front face of the substrate. A portion of the outer layer defines a hinge member for the airbag door. The outer layer is preferably mechanically bonded to the substrate in a mold, thereby forming an overmolded interior vehicle trim panel. Preferably, the hinge member of the outer layer is thicker relative to a region of the outer layer adjacent the airbag door.

Abstract translation: 内部车辆装饰板包括具有正面和底面的基板。 当安全气囊展开时，底面上有一个撕裂接缝，使气囊能够离开基板。 撕裂缝限定了安全气囊门。 外层结合到基板的前表面。 外层的一部分限定了用于安全气囊门的铰链构件。 外层优选在模具中机械地结合到基底，从而形成包覆成型的内部车辆装饰面板。 优选地，外层的铰链构件相对于邻近安全气囊门的外层的区域较厚。

公开(公告)号：US20070080474A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11538650

申请日：2006-10-04

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/12 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B60R13/02 ,  B60R13/0243 ,  B60R2013/0281

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved trim part, e.g. a bolster or trim plate, with integrated appliqué for use in a trim assembly, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the trim part, i.e. a bolster, includes a substrate formed by injecting a first material into a first shot mold cavity in a first shot of a molding operation. An appliqué is provided in a second shot mold cavity then a cover is formed between the substrate and appliqué by injecting into a mold chamber a second foamed material in a second shot of the molding operation. The formed cover is integrally molded to at least a portion of the substrate and the appliqué to form a trim part with integrated appliqué.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种改进的装饰部件，例如， 垫子或装饰板，具有用于装饰组件的集成贴布，以及可以使用单个模具组件执行的连续两次模制操作。 在一个示例性实施例中，修剪部分，即摇枕，包括通过在模制操作的第一次射出中将第一材料注入第一射出模腔而形成的基底。 在第二注射模腔中提供贴布，然后通过在模制操作的第二次注射中将第二泡沫材料注入模腔中，在衬底和贴布之间形成盖。 形成的盖整体模制到基底和贴布的至少一部分上以形成具有集成贴布的修剪部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070069541A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US10904523

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: Alan Sturt ,  James Mulvihill ,  Todd DePue ,  Thomas Hicks ,  Won-Tai Kim ,  David Cauvin

Inventor： Alan Sturt ,  James Mulvihill ,  Todd DePue ,  Thomas Hicks ,  Won-Tai Kim ,  David Cauvin

IPC: B60R7/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/04

Abstract: A modular floor storage system that may be easily and quickly mounted, dismounted, and locked into position without the need for elaborate mounting track systems. Further the modular floor storage system may be configured in many ways by the user and located in several locations within the vehicle. Electrical connection may also be provided allowing power to be supplied for purposes such as battery-charging, lighting and the incorporation of cooling or heating capacity to the storage system.

Abstract translation: 模块化地板存储系统，可以方便快速地安装，拆卸和锁定到位，而无需精细的安装轨道系统。 此外，模块化地板存储系统可以由用户以许多方式配置并且位于车辆内的多个位置。 还可以提供电连接，允许为诸如电池充电，照明和将冷却或加热能力结合到存储系统的目的供电。

公开(公告)号：US20070059487A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11162579

申请日：2005-09-15

Applicant: David Dooley ,  Randy Reed ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： David Dooley ,  Randy Reed ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B29C45/14811 ,  B29C45/14311 ,  B29C2045/14327 ,  B29K2995/002 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  B60R13/0243 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to an automobile trim panel with an insert molded decorative component. In at least one embodiment, the automobile interior panel is made by a) providing a molding tool comprising a first mold half and a second mold half that cooperate to form a first mold cavity, b) providing an insert component within the first mold cavity having a substrate made of a first material, and a decorative portion made of a second material less rigid that the first material, with the first mold half, the second mold half, and the insert component forming a second mold cavity, and c) introducing a resin into the second mold cavity to form a panel secured to the insert component.

Abstract translation: 在至少某些实施例中，本发明涉及具有插入模制装饰部件的汽车装饰板。 在至少一个实施例中，汽车内部面板通过以下方式制成：a）提供包括第一半模和第二半模的模制工具，所述第一半模和第二半模协作以形成第一模腔，b）在所述第一模腔内提供插入部件， 由第一材料制成的衬底和由刚性较小的第二材料制成的装饰部分，所述第一材料具有第一半模，第二半模和插入构件形成第二模腔，以及c） 树脂进入第二模腔以形成固定到插入部件的面板。

公开(公告)号：US07163234B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10603576

申请日：2003-06-25

Applicant: Michael J. Hier ,  Todd DePue ,  Michael W. Cass ,  Robert J. Adams ,  Glenn A. Cowelchuk

Inventor： Michael J. Hier ,  Todd DePue ,  Michael W. Cass ,  Robert J. Adams ,  Glenn A. Cowelchuk

IPC: B60R21/205

CPC classification number: B60R21/205 ,  B60R21/264 ,  B60R2021/161 ,  B60R2021/26058 ,  B60R2021/2612 ,  B60R2021/2633

Abstract: A cross beam assembly extends between side frame members of a vehicle and includes a beam having a hollow interior. The beam defines an opening formed therein. The assembly further includes an air bag inflator assembly having a source of pressurized gas for expelling gas to inflate an air bag. The inflator assembly is disposed within the hollow interior of the beam such that activation of the inflator assembly expels gas through said opening.

Abstract translation: 横梁组件在车辆的侧框架构件之间延伸并且包括具有中空内部的梁。 梁限定了其中形成的开口。 组件还包括具有用于排出气体以使气囊膨胀的加压气体源的气囊充气机组件。 充气机组件设置在梁的中空内部，使得充气机组件的启动通过所述开口排出气体。

公开(公告)号：US20060131910A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US10905136

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Jerry Yatros

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Jerry Yatros

IPC: B60R7/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/04

Abstract: A method and system for storage comprising a console and base. The console being slidable within the base so as to permit it to be easily re-positionable. The method and system relating to re-positioning the base, such as to facilitate folding a second row load floor, to facilitate removing the console, and/or to optimize positioning of the console relative to passengers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于存储的方法和系统，包括控制台和基座。 控制台可在基座内滑动，以使其易于重新定位。 与重新定位基座有关的方法和系统，例如便于折叠第二行负载地板，以便于移除控制台，和/或优化控制台相对于乘客的定位。

公开(公告)号：US20060097532A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10904386

申请日：2004-11-08

Applicant: Robert Adams ,  Michael Cass ,  Todd DePue ,  Kenneth Shaner

Inventor： Robert Adams ,  Michael Cass ,  Todd DePue ,  Kenneth Shaner

IPC: B60R7/00

CPC classification number: B60R7/04

Abstract: A center console for an automobile includes an armrest that is selectively adjustable by vehicle occupants to and between a first position wherein the armrest is in a substantially horizontal orientation, and a second position wherein the armrest extends angularly away from the console. The console further includes a controllable damper coupled to the armrest and actuable between high and low damping states. In the low damping state, the armrest may be selectively placed at any position desired by the vehicle occupants. When the damper is actuated to the high damping state, the damper maintains the selected position of the armrest.

Abstract translation: 用于汽车的中央控制台包括扶手，该扶手可由车辆乘客选择性地调节到第一位置和第二位置，其中扶手处于基本上水平的方向，以及第二位置，其中扶手与控制台成角度地延伸。 控制台还包括联接到扶手并可在高阻尼状态和低阻尼状态之间启动的可控阻尼器。 在低阻尼状态下，扶手可以选择性地放置在车辆乘员期望的任何位置。 当阻尼器被启动到高阻尼状态时，阻尼器保持扶手的选定位置。