公开(公告)号：US11591030B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-28

申请号：US17107743

申请日：2020-11-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Peter M. Snede ,  Derek L. Patterson

IPC: B62D33/037 ,  B60R3/02

Abstract: An endgate assembly includes a body and a quick-release receptacle. The body includes a first side and a second side opposing each other. The first side of the body defines a compartment accessible from the first side and spaced from the second side. The quick-release receptacle includes a platform. The quick-release receptacle is movable between a stowed position in which the quick-release receptacle is attached to the body within the compartment such that the platform and the first side cooperate to close the compartment, and a detached position in which the quick-release receptacle is released from the body to remove the quick-release receptacle from the compartment. A vehicle includes a cargo area and the endgate assembly as discussed above. The cargo area includes a floor, a first sidewall disposed transverse to the floor, and a second sidewall disposed transverse to the floor. The endgate assembly is coupled to the floor.

公开(公告)号：US20140259941A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13794928

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott W. Thorpe ,  Henry J. Nykiel ,  Himanshu H. Mehta ,  Peter M. Snede

IPC: E05F1/10

CPC classification number: E05F1/10 ,  E05D3/18 ,  E05D11/081 ,  E05D13/12 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/538 ,  Y10T16/5382 ,  Y10T16/545

Abstract: A support mechanism for a vehicle closure panel is provided. The support mechanism includes a connection rod and a counterbalancing device. The connection rod is configured to secure the closure panel in a second position and control the speed of the closure panel as it moves between a first position and a second position. The counter balancing device includes a connection rod base structure, at least one guide block, of a first material, at least one resistance member, of a second material, and at least one spring element. The guide block interacts with the resistance member. The interaction of the first material of the guide block and the second material of the resistance member creates a resistance force of variable force output to counterbalance the weight of the closure panel as the closure panel moves between the first position to the second position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆闭合面板的支撑机构。 支撑机构包括连接杆和平衡装置。 连接杆构造成将闭合面板固定在第二位置，并且当封闭面板在第一位置和第二位置之间移动时控制闭合面板的速度。 平衡装置包括连接杆基座结构，至少一个引导块，第一材料，至少一个阻力构件，第二材料和至少一个弹簧元件。 引导块与电阻构件相互作用。 引导块的第一材料和阻力构件的第二材料的相互作用产生可变力输出的阻力，以抵抗闭合面板在第一位置与第二位置之间移动时的重量。

公开(公告)号：US20220169322A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-02

申请号：US17107743

申请日：2020-11-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Peter M. Snede ,  Derek L. Patterson

IPC: B62D33/037

Abstract: An endgate assembly includes a body and a quick-release receptacle. The body includes a first side and a second side opposing each other. The first side of the body defines a compartment accessible from the first side and spaced from the second side. The quick-release receptacle includes a platform. The quick-release receptacle is movable between a stowed position in which the quick-release receptacle is attached to the body within the compartment such that the platform and the first side cooperate to close the compartment, and a detached position in which the quick-release receptable is released from the body to remove the quick-release receptable from the compartment. A vehicle includes a cargo area and the endgate assembly as discussed above. The cargo area includes a floor, a first sidewall disposed transverse to the floor, and a second sidewall disposed transverse to the floor. The endgate assembly is coupled to the floor.

公开(公告)号：US08882173B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13794928

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott W. Thorpe ,  Henry J. Nykiel ,  Himanshu H. Mehta ,  Peter M. Snede

IPC: E05F5/08 ,  E05F1/10

CPC classification number: E05F1/10 ,  E05D3/18 ,  E05D11/081 ,  E05D13/12 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/538 ,  Y10T16/5382 ,  Y10T16/545

Abstract: A support mechanism for a vehicle closure panel is provided. The support mechanism includes a connection rod and a counterbalancing device. The connection rod is configured to secure the closure panel in a second position and control the speed of the closure panel as it moves between a first position and a second position. The counter balancing device includes a connection rod base structure, at least one guide block, of a first material, at least one resistance member, of a second material, and at least one spring element. The guide block interacts with the resistance member. The interaction of the first material of the guide block and the second material of the resistance member creates a resistance force of variable force output to counterbalance the weight of the closure panel as the closure panel moves between the first position to the second position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆闭合面板的支撑机构。 支撑机构包括连接杆和平衡装置。 连接杆构造成将闭合面板固定在第二位置，并且当封闭面板在第一位置和第二位置之间移动时控制闭合面板的速度。 平衡装置包括连接杆基座结构，至少一个引导块，第一材料，至少一个阻力构件，第二材料和至少一个弹簧元件。 引导块与电阻构件相互作用。 引导块的第一材料和阻力构件的第二材料的相互作用产生可变力输出的阻力，以在闭合面板在第一位置与第二位置之间移动时平衡闭合面板的重量。

公开(公告)号：US08991537B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US13861718

申请日：2013-04-12

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Peter M. Snede ,  David M. Kileen ,  David Waskie

IPC: B62D25/10 ,  E05F5/02 ,  B62D25/12

CPC classification number: E05F5/022 ,  B62D25/12

Abstract: A collapsible hood bumper for a vehicle having a hood generally includes a housing and a bumper head. The housing has a wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, a base, and an opening defining an interior chamber. The bumper head has a main body, and is configured to receive a force from the hood of the vehicle. The bumper head is normally in an upright position in which the bumper head extends through the opening of the housing. However, the bumper head is collapsible from the upright position to a compressed position in which the bumper head is substantially disposed within the interior chamber of the housing. The bumper head is configured to be resettable from the compressed position to the upright position.

Abstract translation: 具有发动机罩的车辆的可折叠罩保险杠通常包括壳体和保险杠头。 壳体具有壁，其具有内表面和外表面，底座以及限定内腔的开口。 保险杠头具有主体，并且构造成从车辆的发动机罩接收力。 保险杠头通常处于直立位置，保险杠头延伸穿过壳体的开口。 然而，保险杠头可从直立位置压缩到压缩位置，在压缩位置，保险杠头基本上设置在壳体的内部腔室内。 保险杠头构造成可从压缩位置复位到直立位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140305725A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13861718

申请日：2013-04-12

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Peter M. Snede ,  David M. Kileen ,  David Waskie

IPC: E05F5/02 ,  B62D25/12

CPC classification number: E05F5/022 ,  B62D25/12

Abstract: A collapsible hood bumper for a vehicle having a hood generally includes a housing and a bumper head. The housing has a wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, a base, and an opening defining an interior chamber. The bumper head has a main body, and is configured to receive a force from the hood of the vehicle. The bumper head is normally in an upright position in which the bumper head extends through the opening of the housing. However, the bumper head is collapsible from the upright position to a compressed position in which the bumper head is substantially disposed within the interior chamber of the housing. The bumper head is configured to be resettable from the compressed position to the upright position.

Abstract translation: 具有发动机罩的车辆的可折叠罩保险杠通常包括壳体和保险杠头。 壳体具有壁，其具有内表面和外表面，底座以及限定内腔的开口。 保险杠头具有主体，并且构造成从车辆的发动机罩接收力。 保险杠头通常处于直立位置，保险杠头延伸穿过壳体的开口。 然而，保险杠头可从直立位置压缩到压缩位置，在压缩位置，保险杠头基本上设置在壳体的内部腔室内。 保险杠头构造成可从压缩位置复位到直立位置。