公开(公告)号：US20240227707A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18150359

申请日：2023-01-05

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Dorel M. Sala ,  Thomas A. Seder ,  Alok Warey

IPC: B60R16/037 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60W10/30

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60H1/00735 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60W10/30 ,  G06V20/59

Abstract: A system for detecting and alleviating occupant seat discomfort includes a plurality of vehicle systems, a plurality of sensors, a human machine interface (HMI) and a controller. The plurality of vehicle systems control the interior environment of the vehicle. The plurality of sensors sense the interior environment of the vehicle and a condition of the occupant. The HMI receives an occupant profile. The occupant profile includes characteristics of the occupant and a plurality of occupant preferences. The controller is programmed to execute a method to adjust at least one of the plurality of vehicle systems based on the determination that the occupant is in a discomfort state.

公开(公告)号：US10602856B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US16107122

申请日：2018-08-21

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Onkar Akolkar ,  Brennon L. White ,  Edward T. Kuczynski ,  Daniel W. Booth ,  Daniel J. Ridgeway ,  Udit Patel

IPC: A47C7/02 ,  A47C31/12 ,  A47C27/08 ,  A47C7/18

Abstract: A seat cushion is provided. The seat cushion includes a first cushion comprising a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side or the top side includes a contoured area and the contoured area has a convex or a concave shape.

公开(公告)号：US20200060424A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16107346

申请日：2018-08-21

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Onkar S. Akolkar ,  Daniel W. Booth

IPC: A47C7/14 ,  A47C7/18 ,  B60N2/70

Abstract: A seat cushion includes a cushion body defining a first body surface and a second body surface opposite the first body surface, wherein the first body surface is configured to face the seat occupant, and the second body surface is configured to face away from the seat occupant. The cushion body defines a plurality of holes extending into the second body surface or columns extending from the second body surface. The holes or columns are arranged on a pattern to allow the cushion body to passively conform to the seat occupant, thereby enhancing comfort.

公开(公告)号：US10513211B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-24

申请号：US15850757

申请日：2017-12-21

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Dorel M. Sala

IPC: B60N2/90 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: A haptic device includes a first signal generator embedded in a host and configured to generate a first haptic signal. A first waveguide is operatively connected to and configured to transmit the first haptic signal away from the first signal generator. A first integrator is operatively connected to the first waveguide and configured to receive the first haptic signal. The first waveguide and the first integrator are in mechanical communication with the host. The first waveguide may include a first bent portion characterized by a first bend angle. An additional waveguide may be configured to transmit the first haptic signal to the first integrator. The additional waveguide may include an additional bent portion characterized by a second bend angle. The haptic device may be part of a seat assembly, where the host is at least one of a seat bottom, a seat back and a head rest.

公开(公告)号：US20190193660A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US15854223

申请日：2017-12-26

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Kuo-Huey Chen ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Steven C. Lang ,  Michael S. Foos ,  Suzanne M. Cody-Gump

IPC: B60R21/015 ,  D03D25/00 ,  D04B1/04

Abstract: A knitted structure is configured for heat generation and distribution. In some embodiments, the knitted structure includes a knitted fabric including a first knitted layer and a second knitted layer opposite the first knitted layer. The first knitted layer has a first thermal conductivity. The second knitted layer has a second thermal conductivity. The second thermal conductivity is greater than the first thermal conductivity to faciliate heat transfer toward the first knitted layer. The knitted structure may further include a plurality of electrodes at least partially disposed inside the knitted fabric. Each of the plurality of electrodes is configured to generate heat within the knitted fabric upon receipt of electrical energy in order to distribute heat along the knitted structure and toward the first knitted layer.

公开(公告)号：US10159351B1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15854202

申请日：2017-12-26

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame

IPC: A47C7/28 ,  A47C31/12 ,  A47C7/32

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a frame and a textile panel. The frame has a first member and a second member spaced apart from each other. The textile panel is attached to and extends between the first member and the second member. A tension controlling system is attached to the textile panel. The tension controlling system is reconfigurable between a first state for tensioning the textile panel to provide a first tensile force and a first maximum sag distance, and a second state for tensioning the textile panel to provide a second tensile force and a second maximum sag distance. The first tensile force is greater than the second tensile force, and the first maximum sag distance is less than the second maximum sag distance.

公开(公告)号：US10092055B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-09

申请号：US14989783

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Louis G. Hector, Jr. ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Hanif Muhammad ,  Anil K. Sachdev

IPC: A42B3/10 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B15/09 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B32B3/26 ,  F16F7/00 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B32B3/30 ,  A42B3/06

Abstract: A cover covering an object includes an inner surface of the cover facing the object and spaced from the object, and an outer surface of the cover opposite the inner surface. A local energy absorber is operatively attached to the inner surface of the cover. The local energy absorber includes an energy absorbing core layer operatively attached to the inner surface of the cover and a frangible face sheet layer attached to the energy absorbing core layer facing the object. The frangible face sheet layer is to initiate fracture of the frangible face sheet layer during an impact applied to the outer surface defining an impact event having a duration of less than 20 milliseconds.

公开(公告)号：US09751287B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14255389

申请日：2014-04-17

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jacob M. Hundley ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Eric C. Clough ,  Alan J. Jacobsen ,  Elisabeth J. Berger

IPC: B32B37/02 ,  B32B38/18 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B32B37/14

CPC classification number: B32B37/02 ,  B32B15/04 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/20 ,  B32B37/146 ,  B32B38/1866 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2250/40 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2310/0831 ,  B32B2605/003 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B60R2021/343

Abstract: A process for fabricating a curved beam including a micro-truss structure. In one embodiment, the process includes fabricating the micro-truss structure on a bottom facesheet, where the micro-truss structure is only partially cured so that it is readily bendable, and then forming the partially cured micro-truss structure and bottom facesheet over a curved fixture, where the partially cured micro-truss structure is then fully cured and hardened to its final curved state. A top facesheet is then adhered to a top surface of the micro-truss structure. In an alternate embodiment, a curved bottom facesheet is forced flat against a fixture and the micro-truss structure is formed while the bottom facesheet is secured to the fixture to a partially cured state. The bottom facesheet is then released from the fixture, which causes it to return to its curved configuration causing the micro-truss structure to bend.

公开(公告)号：US09688009B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14497081

申请日：2014-09-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Julien P. Mourou ,  James E. Osbourn

IPC: B29C45/73 ,  B29L31/30

CPC classification number: B29C45/7312 ,  B29K2905/00 ,  B29L2031/30

Abstract: A mold comprising a scaffolding support structure including a base member, a top member and side members defining an enclosure. The scaffolding structure further includes a plurality of interconnected and elongated support members interspersed within the enclosure between the base member and the top member so as to define open space within the enclosure for ease of heating and cooling fluid flow, and a plurality of flow partitions within the enclosure. An intermediate layer is formed on the top member and a working surface layer is formed on the intermediate layer.

公开(公告)号：US20160129865A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14539132

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Hanif Muhammad ,  Louis G. Hector, JR. ,  Anil K. Sachdev

IPC: B60R19/02 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B60R19/03

CPC classification number: B62D25/12 ,  B60R19/023 ,  B60R19/03 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B60R2019/182 ,  B60R2021/343 ,  B62D25/105 ,  F16F7/12

Abstract: A vehicle hood covering an underhood object includes an inner surface of the vehicle hood facing the underhood object and spaced from the underhood object, and an outer surface of the vehicle hood opposite the inner surface. A local energy absorber is operatively attached to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. The local energy absorber is a multiply-connected structure. The local energy absorber includes a wall defining an interior surface having symmetry about a central plane normal to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. A plurality of apertures is defined in the wall symmetrically about the central plane to initiate buckling and fracture in the wall during an impact applied to the outer surface defining an impact event having a duration of less than 20 milliseconds.