Locking pivot actuator
    1.
    发明授权
    Locking pivot actuator 有权
    锁定枢轴执行器

    公开(公告)号:US08096592B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-17

    申请号:US12089961

    申请日:2006-09-21

    IPC分类号: E05C3/06

    摘要: An actuator is provided that uses two lengths of shape memory alloy (SMA) wire to kinematically couple a first and second lever together. The two SMA wires are routed in generally V-shaped paths around a link pin that is coaxial with the first and second levers. By selectively contracting one of the wires, the link pin slides between a locked and an unlocked position. A locking pin extending from the link pin couples the first and second levers together while the link pin is in the unlocked position.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种致动器,其使用两段长度的形状记忆合金(SMA)线将运动学上将第一和第二杆耦合在一起。 两条SMA线路围绕与第一和第二杠杆同轴的连杆销一般以V形路径布线。 通过选择性地收缩一根电线,连接销在锁定位置和解锁位置之间滑动。 当连杆销处于未锁定位置时,从连接销延伸的锁销将第一和第二杠杆连接在一起。

    Locking Pivot Actuator
    2.
    发明申请
    Locking Pivot Actuator 有权
    锁定枢轴驱动器

    公开(公告)号:US20090217717A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-03

    申请号:US12089961

    申请日:2006-09-21

    IPC分类号: E05B47/00 E05B57/00

    摘要: An actuator is provided that uses two lengths of shape memory alloy (SMA)wire to kinematically couple a first and second lever together. The two SMA wires are routed in generally V-shaped paths around a link pin that is coaxial with the first and second levers. By selectively contracting one of the wires, the link pin slides between a locked and an unlocked position. A locking pin extending from the link pin couples the first and second levers together while the link pin is in the unlocked position.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种致动器,其使用两段长度的形状记忆合金(SMA)线将运动学上将第一和第二杆耦合在一起。 两条SMA线路围绕与第一和第二杠杆同轴的连杆销一般以V形路径布线。 通过选择性地收缩一根电线,连接销在锁定位置和解锁位置之间滑动。 当连杆销处于未锁定位置时,从连接销延伸的锁销将第一和第二杠杆连接在一起。

    Shaped memory alloy decklid actuator
    3.
    发明授权
    Shaped memory alloy decklid actuator 有权
    形状记忆合金甲板执行器

    公开(公告)号:US08157300B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-17

    申请号:US12303385

    申请日:2007-06-06

    IPC分类号: E05C3/16 E05C3/06

    摘要: The invention is a decklid latch with a SMA actuator. The actuator includes a latch plate with a ratchet rotatably mounted to the latch plate and is pivotal between a released position and an engaged position operable to retain a striker. A pawl is rotatably mounted to the latch plate and is pivotal between a an engaged position operable to retain the ratchet, and a release position operable to allow the ratchet to pivot. An selectively-contractible wire is connected to the pawl by a lost motion connection and is operable to move the pawl to the release position when contracted to actuate the latch. Portions of the selectively contractible wire have been annealed to reduce brittleness. Multiple material crimps are used to further reduce strain on the selectively contractible wire.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是具有SMA致动器的甲板锁闩。 致动器包括具有可旋转地安装到闩锁板的棘轮的闩锁板,并且在释放位置和可操作以保持撞针的接合位置之间枢转。 棘爪可旋转地安装到闩锁板上并且在可操作以保持棘轮的接合位置和可操作以允许棘轮枢转的释放位置之间枢转。 可选择收缩的线通过空动连接连接到棘爪,并且可操作以当收缩以致动闩锁时将棘爪移动到释放位置。 有选择地收缩线的部分已经退火以降低脆性。 使用多种材料卷曲来进一步减少选择性收缩的线的应变。

    Powered actuating device for a closure panel of a vehicle
    4.
    发明授权
    Powered actuating device for a closure panel of a vehicle 有权
    用于车辆闭合面板的动力驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US07866729B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US12629944

    申请日:2009-12-03

    IPC分类号: B60J5/10 E05F15/12

    摘要: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种致动装置,用于在与车身间隔开的打开位置和邻近车体的关闭位置之间移动闭合面板以关闭其进入开口。 所述致动装置包括伸缩臂,所述伸缩臂具有联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的一个的第一构件和联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的另一个的第二构件。 第一和第二构件可相对于彼此滑动以使致动装置在对应于关闭位置的缩回位置与对应于打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 螺杆可相对于第一构件旋转。 螺杆包括在其中形成的空腔。 螺母固定到第二构件并螺纹地接合螺钉,使得螺钉的旋转使第二构件朝向和远离第一构件移动,以使致动装置在相应的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动。 气体弹簧至少部分地设置在螺钉的空腔内,用于将致动装置推进伸出位置,以将封闭板移动到打开位置。

    Powered Actuating Device for a Closure Panel of a Vehicle
    5.
    发明申请
    Powered Actuating Device for a Closure Panel of a Vehicle 有权
    用于车辆闭合面板的动力驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100077666A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-01

    申请号:US12629944

    申请日:2009-12-03

    IPC分类号: E05F15/12

    摘要: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种致动装置,用于在与车身间隔开的打开位置和邻近车体的关闭位置之间移动闭合面板以关闭其进入开口。 所述致动装置包括伸缩臂,所述伸缩臂具有联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的一个的第一构件和联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的另一个的第二构件。 第一和第二构件可相对于彼此滑动以使致动装置在对应于关闭位置的缩回位置与对应于打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 螺杆可相对于第一构件旋转。 螺杆包括在其中形成的空腔。 螺母固定到第二构件并螺纹地接合螺钉,使得螺钉的旋转使第二构件朝向和远离第一构件移动,以使致动装置在相应的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动。 气体弹簧至少部分地设置在螺钉的空腔内,用于将致动装置推进伸出位置,以将封闭板移动到打开位置。

    Hidden key cylinder
    6.
    发明授权
    Hidden key cylinder 有权
    隐藏钥匙筒

    公开(公告)号:US07526936B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-05

    申请号:US11675103

    申请日:2007-02-15

    IPC分类号: E05B13/02

    摘要: A handle assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes a handle body that is attached to the vehicle door. A key cylinder is mounted to the handle body and is operable to manually lock and unlock the vehicle door. A cover is provided that is movable between a covered position that hides the key cylinder from view and an open position that exposes the key cylinder. The cover can slide or pivot between the open and closed positions. The cover protects the key cylinder from the elements and improves the overall appearance of the vehicle door.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于车辆的手柄组件,其包括附接到车门的手柄主体。 钥匙筒安装到把手主体上,并且可操作以手动地锁定和解锁车门。 提供了一个盖子,其可以在从视野隐藏钥匙筒的打开位置和暴露钥匙筒的打开位置之间移动。 盖可以在打开位置和关闭位置之间滑动或枢转。 盖子保护钥匙筒免受元件的影响,并改善车门的整体外观。

    Vehicle lock controlled by a shape memory alloy actuator
    7.
    发明授权
    Vehicle lock controlled by a shape memory alloy actuator 有权
    车辆锁由形状记忆合金执行器控制

    公开(公告)号:US07364211B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-29

    申请号:US10988911

    申请日:2004-11-15

    IPC分类号: E05B3/00 E05B65/00

    摘要: A contractible shape memory alloy (SMA) wire is used to throw a lever in a latch. The SMA actuator provides weight and space savings. In one embodiment, the SMA actuator is incorporated in the handle of the latch in order to provide a child lock or double lock function. The handle has a lever which includes a relatively short slot leg and a relatively long slot leg. A toggle sits in the slot. At least one SMA wire is connected to the toggle to move it between the relatively short slot leg, wherein the lever is prevented from pivoting, and the relatively long slot leg, where the lever is enabled to pivot. In another embodiment, the SMA actuator is embedded in the latch itself, and used to throw a lever that controls the child lock function.

    摘要翻译: 使用可收缩形状记忆合金(SMA)线将杠杆投入到闩锁中。 SMA致动器可以节省重量和空间。 在一个实施例中,SMA致动器结合在闩锁的手柄中,以便提供子锁或双锁定功能。 把手具有一个杠杆,该杠杆包括相对较短的槽腿和相对较长的槽腿。 切换器位于插槽中。 至少一根SMA线连接到肘节,以在相对较短的狭缝腿之间移动它,其中防止杠杆枢转,以及相对较长的狭槽支腿,其中杠杆能够枢转。 在另一个实施例中,SMA致动器嵌入在闩锁本身中,并且用于抛出控制儿童锁定功能的杠杆。

    Powered actuating device for a closure panel of a vehicle
    8.
    发明授权
    Powered actuating device for a closure panel of a vehicle 失效
    用于车辆闭合面板的动力驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US07648189B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-19

    申请号:US11657713

    申请日:2007-01-25

    IPC分类号: B60J5/10

    摘要: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种致动装置,用于在与车身间隔开的打开位置和邻近车体的关闭位置之间移动闭合面板以关闭其进入开口。 所述致动装置包括伸缩臂,所述伸缩臂具有联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的一个的第一构件和联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的另一个的第二构件。 第一和第二构件可相对于彼此滑动以使致动装置在对应于关闭位置的缩回位置与对应于打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 螺杆可相对于第一构件旋转。 螺杆包括在其中形成的空腔。 螺母固定到第二构件并螺纹地接合螺钉,使得螺钉的旋转使第二构件朝向和远离第一构件移动,以使致动装置在相应的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动。 气体弹簧至少部分地设置在螺钉的空腔内,用于将致动装置推进伸出位置,以将封闭板移动到打开位置。

    Shaped Memory Alloy Decklid Actuator
    9.
    发明申请
    Shaped Memory Alloy Decklid Actuator 有权
    形状记忆合金甲板执行机构

    公开(公告)号:US20090250952A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-08

    申请号:US12303385

    申请日:2007-06-06

    IPC分类号: E05B15/02

    摘要: The invention is a decklid latch with a SMA actuator. The actuator includes a latch plate with a ratchet rotatably mounted to the latch plate and is pivotal between a released position and an engaged position operable to retain a striker. A pawl is rotatably mounted to the latch plate and is pivotal between a an engaged position operable to retain the ratchet, and a release position operable to allow the ratchet to pivot. An selectively-contractible wire is connected to the pawl by a lost motion connection and is operable to move the pawl to the release position when contracted to actuate the latch. Portions of the selectively contractible wire have been annealed to reduce brittleness. Multiple material crimps are used to further reduce strain on the selectively contractible wire.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是具有SMA致动器的甲板锁闩。 致动器包括具有可旋转地安装到闩锁板的棘轮的闩锁板,并且在释放位置和可操作以保持撞针的接合位置之间枢转。 棘爪可旋转地安装到闩锁板上并且在可操作以保持棘轮的接合位置和可操作以允许棘轮枢转的释放位置之间枢转。 可选择收缩的线通过空动连接连接到棘爪,并且可操作以当收缩以致动闩锁时将棘爪移动到释放位置。 有选择地收缩线的部分已经退火以降低脆性。 使用多种材料卷曲来进一步减少选择性收缩的线的应变。

    Hidden Key Cylinder
    10.
    发明申请
    Hidden Key Cylinder 有权
    隐藏钥匙筒

    公开(公告)号:US20070193320A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-23

    申请号:US11675103

    申请日:2007-02-15

    IPC分类号: E05B17/14 E05B13/02

    摘要: A handle assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes a handle body that is attached to the vehicle door. A key cylinder is mounted to the handle body and is operable to manually lock and unlock the vehicle door. A cover is provided that is movable between a covered position that hides the key cylinder from view and an open position that exposes the key cylinder. The cover can slide or pivot between the open and closed positions. The cover protects the key cylinder from the elements and improves the overall appearance of the vehicle door.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于车辆的手柄组件,其包括附接到车门的手柄主体。 钥匙筒安装到把手主体上,并且可操作以手动地锁定和解锁车门。 提供了一个盖子,其可以在从视野隐藏钥匙筒的打开位置和暴露钥匙筒的打开位置之间移动。 盖可以在打开位置和关闭位置之间滑动或枢转。 盖子保护钥匙筒免受元件的影响,并改善车门的整体外观。