公开(公告)号：US20140197664A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US13740856

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC ,  NANOSTEEL COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： Hesham A. Ezzat ,  Charles D Tuffile ,  Marcel R. Cannon

IPC: B62D25/00

CPC classification number: B62D25/00 ,  B62D25/087 ,  B62D29/005 ,  B62D29/007 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural support member for a vehicle includes forming a first portion, forming a second portion, and connecting the first portion and the second portion together. The first portion and the second portion may be formed from one of an aluminum material, a magnesium material, a cold-formable steel material, a glass fiber composite material, or a plastic material. The first portion and the second portion are connected together such that the second portion is disposed in a tensile loading condition in response to an impact load applied to the first portion. A laminate layer is attached to the second portion. The laminate layer includes an ultra high strength material having a yield strength equal to or greater than five hundred fifty (550) MPa. The laminate layer may include, for example, an iron based glassy metal foil or an iron based glassy metal foil fabric.

Abstract translation: 制造用于车辆的结构支撑构件的方法包括形成第一部分，形成第二部分，并将第一部分和第二部分连接在一起。 第一部分和第二部分可以由铝材料，镁材料，可冷成型钢材料，玻璃纤维复合材料或塑料材料中的一种形成。 第一部分和第二部分连接在一起，使得第二部分响应于施加到第一部分的冲击载荷而处于拉伸载荷状态。 层压层附着到第二部分。 层压层包括屈服强度等于或大于五百（550）MPa的超高强度材料。 层压层可以包括例如铁基玻璃状金属箔或铁基玻璃状金属箔织物。

公开(公告)号：US09403318B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US13761440

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Hesham A. Ezzat ,  Joseph M. Polewarczyk

IPC: B25G3/34 ,  F16B11/00 ,  F16B12/04 ,  F16L13/00 ,  B29C65/30 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/72 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/48

CPC classification number: B29C65/30 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/72 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/126 ,  B29C66/21 ,  B29C66/41 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/545 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/81423 ,  B29C66/81431 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29C66/91421 ,  B29C66/91655 ,  B29C66/919 ,  B29C66/91933 ,  Y10T403/477 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2027/12 ,  B29K2027/18 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2071/00 ,  B29K2077/00

Abstract: A method of joining a first thermoplastic component with a second thermoplastic component includes abutting a joint surface of the first thermoplastic component against a joint surface of the second thermoplastic component. The first thermoplastic component includes a thermoplastic protrusion extending from the joint surface, and the joint surface of the second thermoplastic component defines a receiving pocket adapted to receive the thermoplastic protrusion. Abutting a joint surface of the first thermoplastic component against a joint surface of the second thermoplastic component further includes inserting the thermoplastic protrusion into the receiving pocket. Once abutted, thermal energy is applied to a heat-apply surface of the second thermoplastic component, that is opposite the joint surface. The thermal energy is sufficient to melt a portion of the thermoplastic protrusion and a portion of the joint surface of the second thermoplastic component.

Abstract translation: 将第一热塑性组分与第二热塑性组分接合的方法包括将第一热塑性组分的接合表面抵靠第二热塑性组分的接合表面。 第一热塑性部件包括从接头表面延伸的热塑性突起，并且第二热塑性部件的接合表面限定适于容纳热塑性突起的接收凹部。 将第一热塑性组分的接合表面抵靠第二热塑性组分的接合表面接合还包括将热塑性突起插入接收槽中。 一旦接合，热能被施加到第二热塑性部件的与接头表面相对的热施加表面。 热能足以熔化热塑性突起的一部分和第二热塑性组分的接合表面的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150210330A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14168662

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Hesham A. Ezzat ,  Marcel R. Cannon ,  Mark A. Nelson ,  John T. Freiwald ,  Terry A. Swartzell

IPC: B62D65/02 ,  B62D25/08

CPC classification number: B62D25/082 ,  B62D25/04 ,  B62D27/065 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A motor compartment structure for a vehicle includes an intermediate joint welded to a forward region of a cab of the vehicle. Also included is an upper motor compartment rail having a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end mechanically fastened to the intermediate joint.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的电动机室结构包括焊接到车辆的驾驶室的前部区域的中间接头。 还包括具有前端和后端的上部电动机室轨道，后端机械地紧固到中间接头。

公开(公告)号：US10478916B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-19

申请号：US15801821

申请日：2017-11-02

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Joseph M. Polewarczyk ,  Hesham A. Ezzat

IPC: B23K20/12

Abstract: A system, apparatus, or method for joining components is provided. The system applies force along an axis, with a friction pin, to a first substrate, such as with a joiner or joining apparatus. The system also frictionally melts a portion of the first substrate adjacent the friction pin by rotating the friction pin about the axis at a first speed within the first substrate. The system also applies force to the second substrate along the axis and frictionally melts a portion of the second substrate adjacent the friction pin by rotating the friction pin at a second speed within the second substrate. The system embeds a portion of the friction pin within the first substrate and the second substrate. In some configurations, the first speed and the second speed are substantially equivalent. In other configurations, the first speed is different from the second speed.

公开(公告)号：US10011081B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US14659964

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Bhavesh Shah ,  Joseph M. Polewarczyk ,  Hesham A. Ezzat

IPC: B29C70/46

CPC classification number: B29C70/467

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product that may include a part that may include a composite material that may include a plurality of tubes that may include a plurality of fibers arranged in a generally tubular shape and having at least two sizings temporarily capping the ends of the plurality of tubes and containing a resin.

公开(公告)号：US09662811B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14589252

申请日：2015-01-05

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Hesham A. Ezzat ,  Joseph M. Polewarczyk ,  Bhavesh Shah

IPC: B29C43/00 ,  C08J5/00 ,  B29C43/20 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B29C70/00 ,  B29K105/12 ,  B29K63/00 ,  B29K105/24 ,  B29L9/00

CPC classification number: B29C43/003 ,  B29C43/206 ,  B29C70/00 ,  B29C70/025 ,  B29C70/40 ,  B29K2063/00 ,  B29K2105/12 ,  B29K2105/24 ,  B29L2009/003 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2307/748 ,  C08J5/005 ,  C08J2363/00

Abstract: A number of variations may include a method that may include providing a composite material that may include nano-tubes that may include pressure activated resin, forming the composite material such that the resin within the nano-tubes may begin to cure, holding the composite material in a formed state, removing the composite material from the formed state, and curing the composite material.

公开(公告)号：US20150315826A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14269648

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Steven C. Lang ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Hesham A. Ezzat

IPC: E05B85/10

CPC classification number: E05B85/103 ,  E05B17/0016 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05B77/34 ,  E05B85/107

Abstract: A door assembly includes a structure including an exterior panel defining an opening, and a grab bar. The grab bar is moveable relative to the exterior panel. A first linkage system and a second linkage system interconnect the grab bar and the structure. A drive assembly is coupled to the first linkage system and the second linkage system to move the grab bar between an extended position and a retracted position. The drive assembly includes a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator that contracts in response to a control signal, to move the grab bar. A seal may be provided to seal between the grab bar and the structure. A heating element may provide a thermal load to heat the grab bar, a seal surrounding the grab bar, or both.

Abstract translation: 门组件包括包括限定开口的外部面板和抓斗的结构。 抓斗可相对于外板移动。 第一联动系统和第二联动系统将抓斗和结构互连。 驱动组件联接到第一连杆系统和第二连杆系统以使牵引杆在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动。 驱动组件包括形状记忆合金（SMA）致动器，其响应于控制信号收缩，以移动抓斗。 可以提供密封以在抓斗和结构之间进行密封。 加热元件可以提供热负荷以加热抓杆，围绕抓杆的密封件或两者。

公开(公告)号：US09090287B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13740856

申请日：2013-01-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC ,  NanoSteel Company, Inc.

Inventor： Hesham A. Ezzat ,  Charles D Tuffile ,  Marcel R. Cannon

IPC: B62D25/00 ,  B62D25/08 ,  B62D29/00

CPC classification number: B62D25/00 ,  B62D25/087 ,  B62D29/005 ,  B62D29/007 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural support member for a vehicle includes forming a first portion, forming a second portion, and connecting the first portion and the second portion together. The first portion and the second portion may be formed from one of an aluminum material, a magnesium material, a cold-formable steel material, a glass fiber composite material, or a plastic material. The first portion and the second portion are connected together such that the second portion is disposed in a tensile loading condition in response to an impact load applied to the first portion. A laminate layer is attached to the second portion. The laminate layer includes an ultra high strength material having a yield strength equal to or greater than five hundred fifty (550) MPa. The laminate layer may include, for example, an iron based glassy metal foil or an iron based glassy metal foil fabric.

Abstract translation: 制造用于车辆的结构支撑构件的方法包括形成第一部分，形成第二部分，并将第一部分和第二部分连接在一起。 第一部分和第二部分可以由铝材料，镁材料，可冷成型钢材料，玻璃纤维复合材料或塑料材料中的一种形成。 第一部分和第二部分连接在一起，使得第二部分响应于施加到第一部分的冲击载荷而处于拉伸载荷状态。 层压层附着到第二部分。 层压层包括屈服强度等于或大于五百（550）MPa的超高强度材料。 层压层可以包括例如铁基玻璃状金属箔或铁基玻璃状金属箔织物。

公开(公告)号：US09381957B1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14682562

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Joshua R. Auden ,  Hesham A. Ezzat

IPC: B60J9/00 ,  B62D35/00 ,  G05D7/06

CPC classification number: B62D35/007 ,  B62D35/005 ,  B62D37/02

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a first vehicle body end configured to face oncoming ambient airflow when the vehicle is in motion relative to a road surface. The vehicle additionally includes a spoiler assembly mounted to the vehicle body. The spoiler assembly includes a spoiler body configured to control a movement of the ambient airflow along the vehicle body. The spoiler body includes a frame having an upper side, a lower side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. The spoiler body also includes a first fluid bladder arranged on the upper side of the frame and a second fluid bladder arranged on the lower side of the frame. The spoiler assembly also includes a mechanism configured to selectively supply and remove fluid from the first and second fluid bladders.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括具有第一车体端部的车身，其构造成当车辆相对于路面运动时面对迎面而来的环境空气流。 车辆还包括安装到车体的扰流器组件。 扰流器组件包括构造成控制环境气流沿着车体运动的扰流体。 扰流体包括具有上侧，下侧，前缘和后缘的框架。 扰流器主体还包括布置在框架的上侧的第一流体气囊和布置在框架的下侧上的第二流体气囊。 扰流器组件还包括被配置为选择性地从第一和第二流体气囊供应和去除流体的机构。

公开(公告)号：US09249608B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14269648

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Steven C. Lang ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Hesham A. Ezzat

IPC: E05B85/10

CPC classification number: E05B85/103 ,  E05B17/0016 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05B77/34 ,  E05B85/107

Abstract: A door assembly includes a structure including an exterior panel defining an opening, and a grab bar. The grab bar is moveable relative to the exterior panel. A first linkage system and a second linkage system interconnect the grab bar and the structure. A drive assembly is coupled to the first linkage system and the second linkage system to move the grab bar between an extended position and a retracted position. The drive assembly includes a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator that contracts in response to a control signal, to move the grab bar. A seal may be provided to seal between the grab bar and the structure. A heating element may provide a thermal load to heat the grab bar, a seal surrounding the grab bar, or both.

Abstract translation: 门组件包括包括限定开口的外部面板和抓斗的结构。 抓斗可相对于外板移动。 第一联动系统和第二联动系统将抓斗和结构互连。 驱动组件联接到第一连杆系统和第二连杆系统以使牵引杆在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动。 驱动组件包括形状记忆合金（SMA）致动器，其响应于控制信号收缩，以移动抓斗。 可以提供密封以在抓斗和结构之间进行密封。 加热元件可以提供热负荷以加热抓杆，围绕抓杆的密封件或两者。