公开(公告)号：US20170191553A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US14989247

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.

Inventor： John Heiberger ,  Kevin Koneval ,  Fred Eberle ,  Favad Shah ,  Jeff Kolar

IPC: F16H25/20 ,  F16H25/24 ,  E05F15/622 ,  B60J5/10

CPC classification number: F16H25/20 ,  B60J5/106 ,  E05F1/105 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/474 ,  E05Y2201/622 ,  E05Y2201/70 ,  E05Y2201/702 ,  E05Y2900/532 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  F16H25/2418 ,  F16H2025/204 ,  F16H2025/2087

Abstract: A power strut for raising and lowering a liftgate of an automotive vehicle includes an outer housing tube carrying a first attachment element for attaching the power strut to a vehicle. A spindle bearing an outer thread is rotatable relative to the outer housing tube via an electric motor. The spindle is axially stationary relative to the outer housing tube. A spindle nut having an inner thread meshing with the outer thread of the spindle is displaceable along the longitudinal axis. A nut tube is rigidly connected to the spindle nut and surrounds the spindle. A second attachment element is located opposite the first attachment element. The first attachment element has a first snap structure that is complementary to a second snap structure formed on the outer housing tube. The first and second snap structures non-rotatably secure the first attachment element to the outer housing tube.

公开(公告)号：US09822574B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14866084

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.

Inventor： John M. Heiberger ,  Kevin Koneval ,  Fred Eberle ,  Eric Thomas ,  Stephen J. Brinck

IPC: B60P1/267 ,  E05F15/614 ,  B62D33/027 ,  F16H19/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/614 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: An actuator for opening and closing a hinged device is provided. In particular, the actuator is a power tailgate actuator. The actuator comprises a motor with a rotor, and an output shaft that rotates on an axis which is substantially parallel to the axis on which lies the rotor of the motor. The actuator has a rotary position sensor such as a rotary potentiometer which positively identifies the position of the tailgate. The tailgate also comprises a clutch which can engage and disengage depending on the mode of operation.

公开(公告)号：US20170089116A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14866084

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.

Inventor： John M. Heiberger ,  Kevin Koneval ,  Fred Eberle ,  Eric Thomas ,  Stephen J. Brinck

IPC: E05F15/614 ,  F16H19/00 ,  B62D33/027

CPC classification number: E05F15/614 ,  B62D33/0273 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: An actuator for opening and closing a hinged device is provided. In particular, the actuator is a power tailgate actuator. The actuator comprises a motor with a rotor, and an output shaft that rotates on an axis which is substantially parallel to the axis on which lies the rotor of the motor. The actuator has a rotary position sensor such as a rotary potentiometer which positively identifies the position of the tailgate. The tailgate also comprises a clutch which can engage and disengage depending on the mode of operation.

公开(公告)号：US09637969B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14454171

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: HI-LEX CONTROLS, INC.

Inventor： Brian J. Wild ,  Kevin Koneval

IPC: E05F11/48 ,  E05F15/689 ,  E05F7/04

CPC classification number: E05F15/689 ,  E05F7/04

Abstract: A rattle mitigation assembly for a window regulator installed in a vehicle door includes drive unit housing having a port with a mouth of a cylindrical cavity adapted to receive a connector of a sheathed cable; a profiled end face extending around the mouth; and a slot extending radially outward from the cylindrical cavity, along the cylindrical cavity and through the end face. The end face forms a radially sloped ramp profile configured to exert a radial bias on a compression spring surrounding the connector and abutting the end face. An optimal slope angle of the ramp for urging the spring in the radial direction lies in the range of 45° through 80° with respect to a plane extending radially relative to the cylindrical cavity. An optional wedge profile with an increasing elevation along a direction away from the radially sloped ramp profile may be arranged opposite the ramp profile to exert an axial bias on the compression spring.

公开(公告)号：US20170050583A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14830147

申请日：2015-08-19

Applicant: Hi-Lex Controls, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Koneval ,  Masayuki Matsushita

IPC: B60R13/02

CPC classification number: B60R13/02 ,  B60J5/0416

Abstract: A fastening system particularly adapted for joining automotive hardware components to body components, such as a window regulator module plate to the door inner panel. The system employs a joint element featuring twist in attachment and retention. The joint element includes features which enable it to be assembled to the module plate and a partially assembled shipping condition and a final assembled position in which the components are fastened together. The system provides rapid assembly with reliable mounting security and validation.

Abstract translation: 一种紧固系统，特别适用于将汽车硬件部件连接到诸如窗户调节器模块板的主体部件到门内板。 该系统采用具有连接和保持扭曲的接头元件。 接头元件包括使其能够组装到模块板和部分组装的运输条件和最终组装位置的特征，其中部件被紧固在一起。 该系统提供快速组装，可靠的安装安全性和验证。