公开(公告)号：US08628141B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13659984

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Scott W. Thorpe ,  Richard D. Janke ,  Altaf S. Imam ,  Shawn G. Quinn ,  Michael E. McGuire

IPC: B60N99/00

CPC classification number: B62D25/12 ,  E05F7/04

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body and a closure panel moveably attached to the body. When the closure panel is in a closed position, a closure restraint system interconnects the body and the closure panel and restricts lateral movement of the closure panel relative to the body. The closure restraint system includes a fixed wedge block attached to one of the body and the closure panel, and a rotatable wedge block attached to the other of the body and the closure panel. The rotatable wedge block includes a curved cam surface, and is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the fixed wedge block when engaged by the fixed wedge block to move the contact between the fixed wedge block and the rotatable wedge block along the curved cam surface to maintain a consistent closing force for closing the closure panel.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括主体和可移动地附接到主体的闭合面板。 当闭合面板处于关闭位置时，闭合约束系统将主体和闭合面板相互连接并且限制闭合面板相对于身体的横向移动。 闭合约束系统包括附接到主体和闭合面板中的一个的固定楔形块，以及连接到主体和闭合面板中的另一个的可旋转楔形块。 可旋转的楔形块包括弯曲的凸轮表面，并且当与固定的楔形块接合时可相对于固定楔形块旋转的旋转轴线沿着弯曲的凸轮表面移动固定的楔形块和可旋转的楔形块之间的接触， 保持关闭闭合面板的一致的关闭力。

公开(公告)号：US09221387B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14339008

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott W. Thorpe ,  Anil K. Sachdev

IPC: B60Q1/04 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B62D25/12

CPC classification number: B60Q1/0491 ,  B60R21/34

Abstract: A breakaway headlamp mounting system is provided for a vehicle subjectable to an external force and having a body structure, a headlamp, and a hood. The breakaway headlamp mounting system has a mounting tab attached to the headlamp and attachable to the body structure and a mounting tab breakaway feature included in one of the hood, the body structure, and the mounting tab. The mounting tab breakaway feature is configured to break the mounting tab in response to the external force when the mounting tab is attached to the body structure.

Abstract translation: 提供一种分离式前照灯安装系统，用于能够受到外力的车辆，并具有车体结构，前照灯和罩。 分离式前照灯安装系统具有附接到前照灯并可附接到主体结构的安装突片和包括在罩，主体结构和安装突片之一中的安装突起分离特征。 安装翼片分离特征被构造成当安装翼片附接到车身结构时响应于外力而破坏安装翼片。

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：US20150323034A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14272591

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott W. Thorpe ,  John M. Kuehnel ,  Jason M. Miller

IPC: F16F7/12

CPC classification number: B60R21/34 ,  B60R2021/343 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D25/12 ,  F16F7/12

Abstract: An energy absorber system for a vehicle includes a first panel and a second panel spaced apart from the first panel to define a cavity therebetween, wherein the second panel defines an aperture therethrough. The energy absorber system also includes an energy absorber disposed within the cavity and attached to the first panel. The energy absorber system further includes a plurality of fasteners, and a plate mounted to the second plate by the plurality of fasteners so as to cover the aperture. A vehicle including the energy absorber system is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的能量吸收器系统包括第一面板和与第一面板间隔开以在其间限定空腔的第二面板，其中第二面板限定穿过其中的孔。 能量吸收器系统还包括设置在空腔内并连接到第一面板的能量吸收器。 能量吸收器系统还包括多个紧固件，以及通过多个紧固件安装到第二板上以便覆盖该孔的板。 还公开了一种包括能量吸收器系统的车辆。

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：US09709120B1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US15088806

申请日：2016-04-01

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： David B. Waskie ,  Jason M. Miller ,  Vijay Shankar Iyer ,  Scott W. Thorpe

IPC: B62D25/12 ,  F16F7/12 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B32B3/26

CPC classification number: F16F7/12 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B7/08 ,  B32B15/043 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B32B15/18 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2307/56 ,  B32B2419/00 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  B32B2605/18 ,  B62D25/105 ,  B62D25/12

Abstract: An energy-absorbing structure is provided. The energy-absorbing structure includes a first panel member and a second panel member coupled together. The first panel member has a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The second panel member defines a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The second panel member further defines a first deformable wall extending from the first edge thereof and away from the first panel member and a second deformable wall extending from the second edge thereof and away from the first panel member. The first deformable wall defines a first plurality of apertures and the second deformable wall defines a second plurality of apertures. The first and second plurality of apertures may be defined as one of an array of perforations and a plurality of slots. The energy-absorbing structure may be provided as a hood for a motor vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20140117678A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13659980

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Scott W. Thorpe ,  Altaf S. Iman ,  Michael E. McGuire ,  Shawn G. Quinn

IPC: E05C19/00 ,  E05B15/02

CPC classification number: E05B77/36 ,  E05B77/38 ,  E05B83/18 ,  E05B85/02 ,  E05B85/045 ,  Y10T292/08

Abstract: A closure assembly for a vehicle includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a housing rotatably supporting a first wedge block for rotation about a first axis, and a second wedge block for rotation about a second axis. The first wedge block includes a first cam surface that engages the striker assembly as the latch mechanism moves along a path to limit lateral movement of the latch mechanism in a first direction transverse to the path. The second wedge block includes a second cam surface that engages the striker assembly as the latch mechanism moves along the path to limit lateral movement of the latch mechanism in a second direction transverse to the path, opposite the first direction. The first wedge block and the second wedge block are disposed within an interior space of the housing.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的闭合组件包括撞击器组件和闩锁机构。 闩锁机构包括可旋转地支撑用于围绕第一轴线旋转的第一楔形块的壳体和用于围绕第二轴线旋转的第二楔块。 第一楔形块包括当闩锁机构沿着路径移动以限制闩锁机构在横向于路径的第一方向上的横向移动时接合撞击器组件的第一凸轮表面。 第二楔形块包括当闩锁机构沿着路径移动以限制闩锁机构沿与第一方向相反的横向于路径的第二方向的横向移动时接合撞击器组件的第二凸轮表面。 第一楔块和第二楔块设置在壳体的内部空间内。