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公开(公告)号:US10821806B2
公开(公告)日:2020-11-03
申请号:US15663957
申请日:2017-07-31
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Eric J. MacLean , David Arthur Wade
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a valve assembly for a motor vehicle, such as a pressure relief valve, and a method of using the same. The valve assembly includes a flap moveable to between an open position and a closed position. The valve assembly further includes a pair of shape memory-alloy (SMA) wires configured to move the flap between the open and closed positions. Specifically, the valve includes a first shape-memory alloy wire configured to rebound to a first rebound shape to urge the flap to the open position, and a second shape-memory alloy wire configured to rebound to a second rebound shape to urge the flap to the closed position.
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公开(公告)号:US20150246637A1
公开(公告)日:2015-09-03
申请号:US14710014
申请日:2015-05-12
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Stuart C. Salter , Paul Kenneth Dellock , David Arthur Wade
CPC classification number: B60Q3/68 , B60Q3/217 , B60Q3/80 , H05B37/0218 , H05B37/0227 , Y02B20/46
Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle opening is provided herein. The lighting system includes a seal disposed around a periphery of an opening in the body of a vehicle. A light source is disposed on a portion of the seal. The light source may implement a thin design, thereby helping to fit the light source into small package spaces of the vehicle. A first photoluminescent structure is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources.
Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于车辆开口的照明系统。 照明系统包括设置在车辆车体的开口周边周围的密封件。 光源设置在密封件的一部分上。 光源可以实现薄的设计,从而有助于将光源装配到车辆的小包装空间中。 第一光致发光结构被配置为响应于光源的至少一部分的激发而发光。
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公开(公告)号:US09656534B2
公开(公告)日:2017-05-23
申请号:US13803592
申请日:2013-03-14
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: David Arthur Wade , Paul Elia , James Antime Marleau , Paul Repp , Richard E. Newton
CPC classification number: B60H1/00828 , B60H1/00735 , B60H1/248
Abstract: An active pressure relief system for a vehicle cabin in response to a cabin-door closure. An air-extractor may be configured to open when a cabin-door is opened, and remain open until the last of a number of cabin-doors are closed. The air-extractor allows for the increased pressure resulting from the cabin-door closure to be equalized with the external environment through the air-extractor. After the last of a number of cabin-doors are closed, the air-extractor closes to inhibit noise and external elements from entering the cabin through the air-extractor.
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公开(公告)号:US20140273786A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-18
申请号:US13803592
申请日:2013-03-14
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: David Arthur Wade , Paul Elia , James Antime Marleau , Paul Repp , Richard E. Newton
IPC: B60H1/00
CPC classification number: B60H1/00828 , B60H1/00735 , B60H1/248
Abstract: An active pressure relief system for a vehicle cabin in response to a cabin-door closure. An air-extractor may be configured to open when a cabin-door is opened, and remain open until the last of a number of cabin-doors are closed. The air-extractor allows for the increased pressure resulting from the cabin-door closure to be equalized with the external environment through the air-extractor. After the last of a number of cabin-doors are closed, the air-extractor closes to inhibit noise and external elements from entering the cabin through the air-extractor.
Abstract translation: 响应于舱门关闭的用于车厢的主动减压系统。 抽气机可以被构造成在舱门打开时打开,并保持打开,直到多个舱门的最后一个关闭。 空气提取器允许由机舱门关闭引起的增加的压力通过抽气机与外部环境相等。 在最后一批舱门关闭后,抽气机关闭,以防止噪音和外部元素通过抽气机进入舱室。
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公开(公告)号:US20190030988A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-31
申请号:US15663957
申请日:2017-07-31
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Eric J. MacLean , David Arthur Wade
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a valve assembly for a motor vehicle, such as a pressure relief valve, and a method of using the same. The valve assembly includes a flap moveable to between an open position and a closed position. The valve assembly further includes a pair of shape memory-alloy (SMA) wires configured to move the flap between the open and closed positions. Specifically, the valve includes a first shape-memory alloy wire configured to rebound to a first rebound shape to urge the flap to the open position, and a second shape-memory alloy wire configured to rebound to a second rebound shape to urge the flap to the closed position.
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公开(公告)号:US09469244B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-18
申请号:US14710014
申请日:2015-05-12
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Stuart C. Salter , Paul Kenneth Dellock , David Arthur Wade
CPC classification number: B60Q3/68 , B60Q3/217 , B60Q3/80 , H05B37/0218 , H05B37/0227 , Y02B20/46
Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle opening is provided herein. The lighting system includes a seal disposed around a periphery of an opening in the body of a vehicle. A light source is disposed on a portion of the seal. The light source may implement a thin design, thereby helping to fit the light source into small package spaces of the vehicle. A first photoluminescent structure is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources.
Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于车辆开口的照明系统。 照明系统包括设置在车辆车体的开口周边周围的密封件。 光源设置在密封件的一部分上。 光源可以实现薄的设计,从而有助于将光源装配到车辆的小包装空间中。 第一光致发光结构被配置为响应于光源的至少一部分的激发而发光。
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公开(公告)号:US09180757B2
公开(公告)日:2015-11-10
申请号:US13789836
申请日:2013-03-08
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Mathias A. Huber , David Arthur Wade , Paul Elia
CPC classification number: B60J5/0406 , B60J5/0402 , B60J5/0408 , B60J10/75 , B60J10/76 , B60J10/86 , B62D63/025 , B62D65/02 , Y10T29/49622
Abstract: A modular upper-door assembly including a standard geometric corner component and a standard geometric B-pillar component for all vehicle model doors. Each header, belt and window-track has a different length and bend geometry for each vehicle model door while each respective component shares a standard geometric cross-section. All headers may connect to the corner component and B-pillar component in the same locations for each vehicle model door. All belts may connect to the corner component in the same location for each vehicle model door, but the attachment location on the B-pillar may vary from vehicle to vehicle. A stationary-glass or mirror-sail may also be overmolded into the assembly.
Abstract translation: 一个模块化的上门组件,包括标准几何角部件和所有车型门的标准几何B柱部件。 每个标题,皮带和窗口轨道对于每个车型门具有不同的长度和弯曲几何形状,而每个相应的部件共享标准的几何横截面。 所有接头可连接到每个车型门的相同位置的角部件和B柱部件。 所有的皮带可以连接到每个车型门的相同位置的角部件,但B柱上的安装位置可能因车辆而异。 固定玻璃或镜帆也可以包覆成型到组件中。
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公开(公告)号:US09085219B2
公开(公告)日:2015-07-21
申请号:US13866050
申请日:2013-04-19
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
CPC classification number: B60J1/007 , B29C45/14467 , B29C2045/1454 , B60J1/20 , B60J10/20 , B60J10/23 , B60J10/76
Abstract: An integral window surround for a vehicle. The window surround includes upper, front, and rear glass runs for guiding and sealing a glass window, as well as a mirror sail for mounting a side mirror, and a B-pillar appliqué for providing decorative covering for the B-pillar. A belt molding extends across the bottom of the surround, with attachment means for securing the surround to the vehicle body. Sealing elements are also provided. If desired, an alternative implementation can be provided without the mirror sail, suitable for rear windows and windows that do not have a side mirror. The components of the surround are integral, which is accomplished by forming the surround in a two-shot molding process. The structural elements are molding in a first shot, and at that point decorative films can be inserted into the mold to provide a desired surface finish. The second shot forms the sealing elements.
Abstract translation: 车辆的整体窗口环绕。 窗户周围包括用于引导和密封玻璃窗的上玻璃前,后玻璃和后玻璃,以及用于安装侧反光镜的反射镜帆和用于为B柱提供装饰盖的B柱贴布。 带模制品穿过环绕的底部延伸,具有用于将环绕固定到车身的附接装置。 还提供密封件。 如果需要,可以提供替代的实施方式,而不需要镜子帆,适用于没有侧镜的后窗和窗。 环绕部件是一体的,其通过在双重成型工艺中形成环绕来实现。 结构元件在第一次成型中,并且在那一点上,可以将装饰膜插入到模具中以提供期望的表面光洁度。 第二枪形成密封元件。
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公开(公告)号:US20140273784A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-18
申请号:US13798908
申请日:2013-03-13
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: David Arthur Wade , Paul Repp , James Antime Marleau
IPC: B60H1/24
CPC classification number: B60H1/248
Abstract: An air extractor optimized for reducing closing efforts when closing a vehicle door is provided. The air extractor includes one or more openings that allow air flow between the passenger compartment of the vehicle and the vehicle exterior. The air extractor also includes a closure member that is movable between an open and closed position, wherein the open position allows air flow through the one or more openings and the closed position inhibits air flow through the one or more openings. The air extractor further includes an actuator that moves the closure member to the open position when one or more vehicle doors are opened and subsequently moves the closure member to the closed position once all doors have been closed.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种优化用于在关闭车门时减少关闭努力的空气提取器。 空气提取器包括允许空气在车辆的乘客室与车辆外部之间流动的一个或多个开口。 空气抽出器还包括可在打开和关闭位置之间移动的关闭构件,其中打开位置允许空气流过一个或多个开口,并且关闭位置阻止空气流过一个或多个开口。 空气抽出器还包括致动器,当一个或多个车门被打开时,致动器将关闭构件移动到打开位置,并且一旦所有的门已经关闭,随后将关闭构件移动到关闭位置。
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公开(公告)号:US20140252796A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-11
申请号:US13789836
申请日:2013-03-08
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: Mathias A. Huber , David Arthur Wade , Paul Elia
CPC classification number: B60J5/0406 , B60J5/0402 , B60J5/0408 , B60J10/75 , B60J10/76 , B60J10/86 , B62D63/025 , B62D65/02 , Y10T29/49622
Abstract: A modular upper-door assembly including a standard geometric corner component and a standard geometric B-pillar component for all vehicle model doors. Each header, belt and window-track has a different length and bend geometry for each vehicle model door while each respective component shares a standard geometric cross-section. All headers may connect to the corner component and B-pillar component in the same locations for each vehicle model door. All belts may connect to the corner component in the same location for each vehicle model door, but the attachment location on the B-pillar may vary from vehicle to vehicle. A stationary-glass or mirror-sail may also be overmolded into the assembly.
Abstract translation: 一个模块化的上门组件,包括标准几何角部件和所有车型门的标准几何B柱部件。 每个标题,皮带和窗口轨道对于每个车型门具有不同的长度和弯曲几何形状,而每个相应的部件共享标准的几何横截面。 所有接头可连接到每个车型门的相同位置的角部件和B柱部件。 所有的皮带可以连接到每个车型门的相同位置的角部件,但B柱上的安装位置可能因车辆而异。 固定玻璃或镜帆也可以包覆成型到组件中。
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