公开(公告)号：US11780185B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17193010

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Venkateshwar R. Aitharaju ,  Princess Len Carlos ,  Erik B. Golm ,  Terrence Wathen

IPC: B29C70/72 ,  B29C70/68 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/06 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/03 ,  B32B7/00 ,  B32B15/14 ,  D05B93/00 ,  B32B7/09 ,  B29K105/20 ,  B29K705/00 ,  B29K707/04

CPC classification number: B29C70/72 ,  B29C70/682 ,  B29C70/683 ,  B29C71/02 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B5/06 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/03 ,  B32B7/09 ,  B32B15/14 ,  D05B93/00 ,  B29K2105/20 ,  B29K2705/00 ,  B29K2707/04 ,  B29K2713/00 ,  B32B2262/106

Abstract: A reinforced composite assembly includes a first sheet made of carbon fiber and having a first perimeter, a second sheet made of a non-carbon fiber material and having a second perimeter, wherein the second sheet is disposed atop the first sheet within the first perimeter, and a metallic plate having a third perimeter, wherein the metallic plate is disposed atop the second sheet within the second perimeter. The metallic plate has a plurality of holes formed therein about a perimeter of the metallic plate and defining a plurality of respective bridge portions between each of the holes and an adjacent outer edge of the metallic plate, and/or a plurality of extensions extending outward from a main portion of the metallic plate. A first arrangement of thread stitching secures each of the bridge portions and extensions to the second sheet or to the first and second sheets.

公开(公告)号：US10386937B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-20

申请号：US15589224

申请日：2017-05-08

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Doru N. Serban ,  Princess Len Carlos

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  B60J5/04 ,  B61D19/02 ,  E06B7/36 ,  E05F15/40 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  E05F15/43

Abstract: Disclosed are object detection systems for automated compartment closure assemblies, methods for operating such systems, and motor vehicles with a power liftgate assembly and foreign object detection capabilities. A method is disclosed for detecting objects obstructing the path of an automated closure assembly. The method includes receiving a command signal to move the closure assembly to an open or closed position, and receiving gesture-sensitive sensor signals with a location and velocity of an object within a supervision field. Responsive to the object being inside a protected zone within the supervision field or the object's velocity being towards the protected zone, commanding an automated driving mechanism to: slow the closure assembly's speed; if the object is still located inside the protected zone after a calibrated period of time, stop the closure assembly; and if the object moves outside the protected zone, increase the closure assembly speed to a default speed.

公开(公告)号：US20180321758A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15589224

申请日：2017-05-08

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Doru N. Serban ,  Princess Len Carlos

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0325 ,  B60J5/047 ,  B60K2370/146 ,  B60K2370/21 ,  B61D19/026 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F2015/434 ,  E05Y2400/54 ,  E05Y2400/852 ,  E05Y2900/50 ,  E05Y2900/544 ,  E06B7/36 ,  G02B27/0012 ,  G06F3/017

Abstract: Disclosed are object detection systems for automated compartment closure assemblies, methods for operating such systems, and motor vehicles with a power liftgate assembly and foreign object detection capabilities. A method is disclosed for detecting objects obstructing the path of an automated closure assembly. The method includes receiving a command signal to move the closure assembly to an open or closed position, and receiving gesture-sensitive sensor signals with a location and velocity of an object within a supervision field. Responsive to the object being inside a protected zone within the supervision field or the object's velocity being towards the protected zone, commanding an automated driving mechanism to: slow the closure assembly's speed; if the object is still located inside the protected zone after a calibrated period of time, stop the closure assembly; and if the object moves outside the protected zone, increase the closure assembly speed to a default speed.

公开(公告)号：US20220281186A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-08

申请号：US17193010

申请日：2021-03-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Venkateshwar R. Aitharaju ,  Princess Len Carlos ,  Erik B. Golm ,  Terrence Wathen

IPC: B29C70/72 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B5/06 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B7/03 ,  B32B7/09 ,  D05B93/00 ,  B29C70/68 ,  B29C71/02

Abstract: A reinforced composite assembly includes a first sheet made of carbon fiber and having a first perimeter, a second sheet made of a non-carbon fiber material and having a second perimeter, wherein the second sheet is disposed atop the first sheet within the first perimeter, and a metallic plate having a third perimeter, wherein the metallic plate is disposed atop the second sheet within the second perimeter. The metallic plate has a plurality of holes formed therein about a perimeter of the metallic plate and defining a plurality of respective bridge portions between each of the holes and an adjacent outer edge of the metallic plate, and/or a plurality of extensions extending outward from a main portion of the metallic plate. A first arrangement of thread stitching secures each of the bridge portions and extensions to the second sheet or to the first and second sheets.

公开(公告)号：US10607092B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US15879586

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Mohannad Murad ,  Bryan W. Fowler ,  Princess Len Carlos

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A system includes an object identification module, a tailgate position module, and a user interface device (UID) control module. The object identification module is configured to identify at least one of a bumper of a vehicle and a tailgate of the vehicle in an image captured by a camera mounted to the tailgate. The tailgate position module is configured to determine that the tailgate is closed when the bumper is identified in the image, and determine that the tailgate is open when at least one of: the tailgate is identified in the image; and the bumper is not identified in the image. The UID control module is configured to adjust operation of a user interface device based on whether the tailgate is open or closed.

公开(公告)号：US20190228235A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：US15879586

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Mohannad MURAD ,  Bryan W. Fowler ,  Princess Len Carlos

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A system includes an object identification module, a tailgate position module, and a user interface device (UID) control module. The object identification module is configured to identify at least one of a bumper of a vehicle and a tailgate of the vehicle in an image captured by a camera mounted to the tailgate. The tailgate position module is configured to determine that the tailgate is closed when the bumper is identified in the image, and determine that the tailgate is open when at least one of: the tailgate is identified in the image; and the bumper is not identified in the image. The UID control module is configured to adjust operation of a user interface device based on whether the tailgate is open or closed.