公开(公告)号：US10071777B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15334700

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Braden J. Swantick ,  Edward T. Heil ,  Kevin Irwin ,  Jeffrey A. Mosher ,  Hualin Tan

IPC: B62D37/02 ,  B62D35/00

CPC classification number: B62D37/02 ,  B62D35/005 ,  B62D35/007 ,  B62D35/02 ,  Y02T10/82 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: An aerodynamic control system of a vehicle includes a utilization module that, based on a longitudinal force on a tire in a longitudinal direction and a latitudinal force on the tire in a latitudinal direction, determines a utilization force on the tire of the vehicle and a direction of the utilization force. A maximum module, based on the direction of the utilization force, determines a maximum force of the tire for maintaining traction between the tire and a road surface contacting the tire. A difference module determines a difference between the utilization force on the tire of the vehicle and the maximum force on the tire. An aerodynamic actuator control module selectively adjusts a position of an aerodynamic actuator of the vehicle based on the difference.

公开(公告)号：US09764615B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14826275

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Mosher

IPC: B62D7/22 ,  B60G99/00 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D35/00 ,  B62D35/02

CPC classification number: B60G99/006 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2300/27 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D35/007 ,  B62D35/02 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A vehicle includes an aerodynamic mechanism for a vehicle including a body and a wheel. The aerodynamic mechanism includes a wing and a coupling assembly. The wing is configured to be arranged to intersect and airflow such that the airflow circulates about the wing and generates downforce. The coupling assembly is operatively connected to the wing and configured to be operatively connected to the body. The coupling assembly is configured to be selectively coupled to the wheel such that downforce generated by the wing is transmitted through the coupling assembly, directly to the wheel. The coupling assembly is configured to be selectively decoupled from the wheel such that downforce generated by the wing is transmitted through the coupling assembly, directly to the body.

公开(公告)号：US09150078B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14057015

申请日：2013-10-18

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Mosher ,  Scott A. Kolp ,  Robert G. Izak

IPC: B60G17/005 ,  B60G21/05 ,  B60G21/02

CPC classification number: B60G21/05 ,  B60G17/0277 ,  B60G21/023 ,  B60G21/026 ,  B60G21/0558 ,  B60G2202/41 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2800/914

Abstract: A suspension apparatus for a vehicle includes a bar operatively connectable to driver-side and passenger-side suspension corner assemblies to extend therebetween and rotatably mountable to the vehicle body between the suspension corner assemblies. The suspension apparatus also includes a body load reaction component that is operatively connectable to at least one of the body and the bar. The body load reaction component is engaged to provide reaction force on the body to manage vertical displacement of the body.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的悬挂装置包括可操作地连接到驾驶员侧和乘客侧悬架角部组件的杆，以在其间延伸并且可旋转地安装到悬架角组件之间的车体。 悬挂装置还包括可操作地连接到主体和杆中的至少一个的主体负载反作用部件。 身体负荷反应部件被接合以在身体上提供反作用力来管理身体的垂直位移。

公开(公告)号：US20150108726A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14057015

申请日：2013-10-18

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Mosher ,  Scott A. Kolp ,  Robert G. Izak

IPC: B60G21/05 ,  B60G21/02

CPC classification number: B60G21/05 ,  B60G17/0277 ,  B60G21/023 ,  B60G21/026 ,  B60G21/0558 ,  B60G2202/41 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2800/914

Abstract: A suspension apparatus for a vehicle includes a bar operatively connectable to driver-side and passenger-side suspension corner assemblies to extend therebetween and rotatably mountable to the vehicle body between the suspension corner assemblies. The suspension apparatus also includes a body load reaction component that is operatively connectable to at least one of the body and the bar. The body load reaction component is engaged to provide reaction force on the body to manage vertical displacement of the body.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的悬挂装置包括可操作地连接到驾驶员侧和乘客侧悬架角部组件的杆，以在其间延伸并且可旋转地安装到悬架角组件之间的车体。 悬挂装置还包括可操作地连接到主体和杆中的至少一个的主体负载反作用部件。 身体负荷反应部件被接合以在身体上提供反作用力来管理身体的垂直位移。

公开(公告)号：US11034387B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16514133

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Edward D. Moss ,  Mark J. McGuire ,  Peter M. Parlow ,  John J. Jackson ,  Jeffrey A. Mosher

IPC: B62D25/08 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D21/09 ,  B62D65/02 ,  B62D21/08

Abstract: A vehicle body-variant adaptable shock tower system for a vehicle body structure having an axis, a vehicle frame rail arranged along the axis, a bulkhead arranged orthogonally relative to the frame rail. The system includes a shock tower spaced apart from the bulkhead and fixed to the frame rail. The system also includes a shock tower cap defining a plurality of receivers and a plurality of braces, wherein the number of braces corresponds to the body-variant. Each brace extends from the shock tower through a respective one of the receivers to the bulkhead, and is fixed to the shock tower and the bulkhead. The system additionally includes an adhesive applied between the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to thereby bond the shock tower cap, the braces, and the shock tower to each other and reinforce the vehicle body structure.

公开(公告)号：US20210016833A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16514133

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Edward D. Moss ,  Mark J. McGuire ,  Peter M. Parlow ,  John J. Jackson ,  Jeffrey A. Mosher

IPC: B62D21/15 ,  B62D65/02 ,  B62D21/09

Abstract: A vehicle body-variant adaptable shock tower system for a vehicle body structure having an axis, a vehicle frame rail arranged along the axis, a bulkhead arranged orthogonally relative to the frame rail. The system includes a shock tower spaced apart from the bulkhead and fixed to the frame rail. The system also includes a shock tower cap defining a plurality of receivers and a plurality of braces, wherein the number of braces corresponds to the body-variant. Each brace extends from the shock tower through a respective one of the receivers to the bulkhead, and is fixed to the shock tower and the bulkhead. The system additionally includes an adhesive applied between the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to thereby bond the shock tower cap, the braces, and the shock tower to each other and reinforce the vehicle body structure.

公开(公告)号：US20170043644A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14826275

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Mosher

IPC: B60G99/00 ,  B62D35/00 ,  B62D35/02 ,  B62D21/11

CPC classification number: B60G99/006 ,  B60G2202/12 ,  B60G2300/27 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D35/007 ,  B62D35/02 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A vehicle includes an aerodynamic mechanism for a vehicle including a body and a wheel. The aerodynamic mechanism includes a wing and a coupling assembly. The wing is configured to be arranged to intersect and airflow such that the airflow circulates about the wing and generates downforce. The coupling assembly is operatively connected to the wing and configured to be operatively connected to the body. The coupling assembly is configured to be selectively coupled to the wheel such that downforce generated by the wing is transmitted through the coupling assembly, directly to the wheel. The coupling assembly is configured to be selectively decoupled from the wheel such that downforce generated by the wing is transmitted through the coupling assembly, directly to the body.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括用于包括主体和车轮的车辆的空气动力学机构。 空气动力学机构包括翼和联接组件。 机翼被配置为布置成相交和气流，使得气流在机翼周围循环并产生下压力。 联接组件可操作地连接到机翼并且被配置为可操作地连接到主体。 联接组件被配置为选择性地联接到车轮，使得由翼产生的下压力通过联接组件直接传递到车轮。 联接组件被配置为选择性地与轮分离，使得由翼产生的下压力直接传递通过联接组件到身体。