Shear pin failure system
    1.
    发明授权
    Shear pin failure system 有权
    剪切销故障系统

    公开(公告)号:US09566939B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14845702

    申请日:2015-09-04

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60R21/34 B60R2021/01286 B60R2021/343

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to adjusting a shear pin to minimize an impact force felt by an object in a collision with a vehicle. For example, one or more second computing devices may receive, from one or more first computing devices, information indicating that an impact with an object is imminent. In response to the received information, the second computing devices may determine a first shear force for a first shear pin, wherein the first shear force is a desired amount of shear force necessary to break the first shear pin. The second computing devices may send a triggering signal to activate an actuator prior to an impact with the identified impact target. The actuator, in response to receiving the triggering signal, may adjust the first shear pin in a first pinhole, so the first shear pin will break at the first shear force.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及调整剪切销以最小化物体在与车辆碰撞时感觉到的冲击力。 例如,一个或多个第二计算设备可以从一个或多个第一计算设备接收指示对象的影响即将来临的信息。 响应于接收到的信息,第二计算设备可以确定第一剪切销的第一剪切力,其中第一剪切力是破坏第一剪切销所需的剪切力的期望量。 第二计算设备可以在与所识别的冲击目标的冲击之前发送触发信号以激活致动器。 致动器响应于接收到触发信号,可以将第一剪切销调整在第一针孔中,因此第一剪切销将在第一剪切力下破裂。

    Systems for mounting a vehicle windshield
    2.
    发明授权
    Systems for mounting a vehicle windshield 有权
    用于安装车辆挡风玻璃的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08998297B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US14191374

    申请日:2014-02-26

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60R21/34 B60J1/007 B60R2021/343

    Abstract: Systems for mounting a windshield to a vehicle are described. In one example, an apparatus configured to a mount a windshield to a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a foam configured to be positioned between the windshield and a frame of the vehicle along at least three sides of an interior perimeter of the windshield. The apparatus also includes one or more rigid components configured to compress the foam when the windshield is deformed. The one or more rigid components may be positioned at least partially within the foam. The apparatus further includes an attachment component configured to attach the foam to the frame of the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 描述了将挡风玻璃安装在车辆上的系统。 在一个示例中,公开了一种被配置为将挡风玻璃安装到车辆的装置。 该装置包括泡沫构造成沿挡风玻璃的内周边的至少三个侧面定位在挡风玻璃和车辆框架之间。 该装置还包括一个或多个刚性部件,其构造成在挡风玻璃变形时压缩泡沫。 一个或多个刚性部件可以至少部分地定位在泡沫内。 该装置还包括附接部件,其构造成将泡沫附接到车辆的框架。

    Method for placing an intermediate device in series with at least one wire
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for placing an intermediate device in series with at least one wire 有权
    将中间装置与至少一根线串联放置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09214778B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-15

    申请号:US14064908

    申请日:2013-10-28

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to a connector including a housing with a severing device and a pair of wire taps built into the housing. For example, the severing device may sever the electrical connection along one or more wires placed inside the connector. The pair of wire taps may patch into the severed ends of the wires, intercepting any signal transmitted through the wires, and patching any signal transmitted along the wire tap into the severed wires. The wire taps may further be connected to an intermediate device, placing the intermediate device in series with the ends of the severed wire. The connector may also include a switching device between the first and second wire taps. When the switching device is closed, the switching device may directly connect the wire taps, shorting out the intermediate device and effectively reestablishing the direct electrical connection between the severed wire ends.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的方面通常涉及包括具有切断装置的壳体和内置于壳体中的一对丝锥的连接器。 例如,切断装置可以沿着放置在连接器内部的一根或多根电线来切断电连接。 一对电线丝锥可能会插入电线的切断端,拦截通过电线传输的任何信号,并将沿着电线丝传输的任何信号修补到断开的电线中。 丝锥可以进一步连接到中间装置,将中间装置与切断的线的端部串联放置。 连接器还可以包括在第一和第二丝锥之间的切换装置。 当切换装置关闭时,切换装置可以直接连接丝锥,使中间装置短路,并有效地重建断开的线端之间的直接电连接。

    System for pedestrian leg protection in vehicle impact
    4.
    发明授权
    System for pedestrian leg protection in vehicle impact 有权
    车辆撞击行人保护系统

    公开(公告)号:US08985652B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US14037054

    申请日:2013-09-25

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60R19/20 B60R19/03

    Abstract: A system for protecting a pedestrian during impact with a vehicle, the system having a bumper adapted for attachment to an end of the vehicle, wherein the bumper is comprised of a plurality of air sacs, wherein the bumper has a horizontal thickness extends from the end of the vehicle, wherein at least some of the plurality of air sacs stretch and then burst during impact between the bumper and a pedestrian causing deceleration along the horizontal width of the bumper during the impact, wherein the bumper undergoes plastic deformation during impact with the pedestrian as the at least some of the air sacs burst during impact, and wherein the bursting of some of the plurality of air sacs reduces spring back of the bumper on the pedestrian.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在与车辆撞击期间保护行人的系统,所述系统具有适于附接到所述车辆的端部的保险杠,其中所述保险杠由多个气囊组成,其中所述保险杠具有从所述端部延伸的水平厚度 其中所述多个气囊中的至少一些在碰撞期间在所述保险杠和行人之间的冲击期间拉伸然后爆裂,从而在冲击期间沿着所述保险杠的水平宽度减速,其中所述保险杠在与所述行人冲击期间经历塑性变形 因为至少一些气囊在冲击期间爆裂,并且其中一些多个气囊的爆裂减少了行人对保险杠的弹回。

    Adhesive vehicle front end for mitigation of secondary pedestrian impact
    5.
    发明授权
    Adhesive vehicle front end for mitigation of secondary pedestrian impact 有权
    胶粘车辆前端减轻二次行人撞击

    公开(公告)号:US09340178B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14539533

    申请日:2014-11-12

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60R21/34 B60R2021/0004 B60R2021/346

    Abstract: A system for protecting a colliding object from a secondary impact, after an initial impact with a vehicle, including a vehicle having a front end, an adhesive layer positioned on the front end of the vehicle, a coating positioned over the adhesive layer, wherein, upon the initial impact between the colliding object and the vehicle, the coating is broken exposing the adhesive layer to adhere the colliding object to the adhesive layer during the initial impact.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在与车辆的初始冲击(包括具有前端的车辆,位于车辆前端上的粘合剂层)之后,保护碰撞物体免受二次冲击的系统,位于粘合剂层上的涂层,其中, 在碰撞对象和车辆之间的初始冲击时,涂层破裂,暴露粘合剂层以在初始冲击期间将碰撞物体粘附到粘合剂层。

    Energy-absorbing apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Energy-absorbing apparatus 有权
    吸能装置

    公开(公告)号:US09340231B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US14455252

    申请日:2014-08-08

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a casing configured to be coupled to a frame of a vehicle at a first end of the casing. The casing comprises friable foam having a first stiffness. The apparatus further includes a void within the casing defined by (i) an inner wall of the casing and (ii) an opening at a second end of the casing. The apparatus further includes an insert positioned within the void, the insert comprising a material having a second stiffness that is different from the first stiffness.

    Abstract translation: 在一个示例中,一种装置包括壳体,其构造成在壳体的第一端处联接到车辆的框架。 壳体包括具有第一刚度的脆性泡沫。 该设备还包括壳体内的空隙,其由(i)壳体的内壁和(ii)壳体的第二端处的开口限定。 该装置还包括位于空隙内的插入件,插入件包括具有不同于第一刚度的第二刚度的材料。

    Devices and Methods for an Energy-Absorbing End of a Vehicle
    7.
    发明申请
    Devices and Methods for an Energy-Absorbing End of a Vehicle 有权
    车辆能量吸收端的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150336524A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-26

    申请号:US14286545

    申请日:2014-05-23

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that includes a frame and a mount to couple a first end of an apparatus to the frame. The apparatus comprises a central region that includes a first energy-absorbing material. A first side of the central region is included in the first end of the apparatus coupled to the frame. The apparatus comprises a side region that includes a second energy-absorbing material. The side region is positioned along a second side of the upper region. The side region is configured to be positioned above a wheel of the vehicle.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种车辆,其包括框架和用于将装置的第一端连接到框架的安装件。 该装置包括包括第一能量吸收材料的中心区域。 中心区域的第一侧被包括在耦合到框架的设备的第一端中。 该装置包括包括第二能量吸收材料的侧部区域。 侧面区域沿着上部区域的第二侧定位。 侧部区域构造成位于车辆的车轮上方。

    Systems for Absorbing an Impact Force
    8.
    发明申请
    Systems for Absorbing an Impact Force 有权
    吸收冲击力的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150330473A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:US14276086

    申请日:2014-05-13

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mounting module configured to be coupled to a support frame and an object-support module configured to support an object. The mounting module comprises an area configured to allow at least a portion of an object supported by the object-support module to pass through the area. The system further includes a motion-guiding module coupled to the object-support module and the mounting module. The motion-guiding module is configured to guide motion of the object-support module along a first axis of the system toward the mounting module in response to a threshold force applied to the object-support module along the first axis. The motion-guiding module is configured to resist motion of the object-support module along a second axis of the system that is perpendicular to the first axis of the system.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统,其包括被配置为联接到支撑框架的安装模块和被配置为支撑物体的对象支撑模块。 安装模块包括被配置为允许由对象支撑模块支撑的物体的至少一部分通过该区域的区域。 该系统还包括耦合到对象支撑模块和安装模块的运动引导模块。 运动引导模块被配置为响应于沿着第一轴施加到物体支撑模块的阈值力,将物体支撑模块沿着系统的第一轴线朝着安装模块引导。 运动引导模块被配置为抵抗物体支撑模块沿垂直于系统的第一轴线的系统的第二轴线的运动。

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