公开(公告)号：US20090251080A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12062104

申请日：2008-04-03

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery ,  Ken Burns ,  Dave Peterson

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery ,  Ken Burns ,  Dave Peterson

IPC: E05F15/16 ,  F16K31/04 ,  H02K7/10

CPC classification number: H02K7/1166 ,  E05F15/697 ,  E05Y2400/514 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  F16H1/16

Abstract: A device and method for matching the rates of speed at which an electric motor that is drivingly connected to a worm gear raises and lowers a window in an automobile power window assembly. By axially displacing the motor's armature, and/or by varying the thread and tooth profiles of the worm and the gear, the amount of torque produced by the motor and transmitted through the worm gear can be altered. In order to compensate for the effect of gravity on the motor load and on the window's speed of ascent and descent, more torque is provided when the window is being raised and less torque is provided when the window is being lowered.

Abstract translation: 用于匹配驱动地连接到蜗杆的电动机的速度速率升高并降低汽车动力窗组件中的窗口的装置和方法。 通过轴向移动电动机的电枢和/或通过改变蜗杆和齿轮的螺纹和齿廓，可以改变由电动机产生的并通过蜗轮传递的扭矩的量。 为了补偿重力对电机负载的影响和窗口上升和下降的速度，当窗户被升高时提供更多的扭矩，并且当窗户被降低时提供较小的扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US07629727B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11960788

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery

IPC: H01L41/08

CPC classification number: H01L41/113

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices and methods for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy to power electronic devices. Some embodiments include one or more piezoelectric fibers disposed on a flexible central body capable of elastically deforming under an applied force. The piezoelectric fibers can be in electrical communication with one or more electrodes adapted to harvest electrical energy from the piezoelectric fiber and provide such energy to an external circuit. Some embodiments can also include one or more diodes interposed between the electrode and the external circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般地涉及将机械能转换成电能来为电子设备供电的装置和方法。 一些实施例包括设置在柔性中心体上的一个或多个压电纤维，其能够在施加的力下弹性变形。 压电纤维可以与适于从压电纤维获得电能的一个或多个电极电连通并将这种能量提供给外部电路。 一些实施例还可以包括插在电极和外部电路之间的一个或多个二极管。

公开(公告)号：US20050263330A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US10857237

申请日：2004-05-28

Applicant: Thomas Gallagher ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sergei Kolomeitsev ,  John Suriano ,  Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Thomas Gallagher ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sergei Kolomeitsev ,  John Suriano ,  Joseph Whinnery

IPC: B60K1/00

CPC classification number: H02P21/14 ,  B62D5/046 ,  B62D5/0463

Abstract: A control system for a brushless DC motor, preferably used in a power steering system in a vehicle. Presently delivered torque is computed without measuring currents in the motor. A demanded torque signal is received, and a torque error signal is produced. The torque error signal is modified by an inertial torque component, if the motor is accelerating. In response to the modified error signal, the control system first attempts to increase motor torque by increasing motor voltage, if that is possible, without increasing magnetic field which is parallel with the magnetic field of the rotor. If that is not possible, then motor voltage is held fixed, and the magnetic field just mentioned is increased.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无刷直流电机的控制系统，优选用于车辆中的动力转向系统。 在不测量电机中的电流的情况下计算出当前的扭矩。 接收到要求的转矩信号，产生转矩误差信号。 如果电机正在加速，则转矩误差信号由惯性转矩分量改变。 响应于修改的误差信号，控制系统首先尝试通过增加电动机电压来增加电动机转矩，如果可能的话，则不增加与转子磁场平行的磁场。 如果不可能，则电机电压保持固定，刚刚提到的磁场增加。

公开(公告)号：US08242736B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12062104

申请日：2008-04-03

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery ,  Dave Peterson ,  Ken Burns

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery ,  Dave Peterson ,  Ken Burns

IPC: H02K7/00

CPC classification number: H02K7/1166 ,  E05F15/697 ,  E05Y2400/514 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  F16H1/16

Abstract: A device and method for matching the rates of speed at which an electric motor that is drivingly connected to a worm gear raises and lowers a window in an automobile power window assembly. By axially displacing the motor's armature, and/or by varying the thread and tooth profiles of the worm and the gear, the amount of torque produced by the motor and transmitted through the worm gear can be altered. In order to compensate for the effect of gravity on the motor load and on the window's speed of ascent and descent, more torque is provided when the window is being raised and less torque is provided when the window is being lowered.

Abstract translation: 用于匹配驱动地连接到蜗杆的电动机的速度速率升高并降低汽车动力窗组件中的窗口的装置和方法。 通过轴向移动电动机的电枢和/或通过改变蜗杆和齿轮的螺纹和齿廓，可以改变由电动机产生的并通过蜗轮传递的扭矩的量。 为了补偿重力对电机负载的影响和窗口上升和下降的速度，当窗户被升高时提供更多的扭矩，并且当窗户被降低时提供较小的扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US07800332B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12062915

申请日：2008-04-04

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery

IPC: G05D3/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/40 ,  E05Y2400/334 ,  E05Y2400/36 ,  E05Y2800/74 ,  E05Y2900/542

Abstract: A powered apparatus includes a driven component that is movable along a path and a drive motor that moves the driven component along the path. A motor speed detector monitors an instantaneous speed of the drive motor at each position along the path. An electronic control unit operates the drive motor and includes load profile data representing a number of motor loads associated with respective positions of the driven component along the path. A calculating component determines a calculated final rest position of the driven component by adding a current position of the driven component along the path and an adjustment coefficient representing an additional distance of travel along the path based on the instantaneous speed of the drive motor and a respective motor load associated with the additional distance of travel. A non-volatile memory component stores the calculated final rest position of the driven component.

Abstract translation: 动力设备包括可沿着路径移动的从动部件和沿着路径移动被驱动部件的驱动马达。 电机速度检测器监测沿着路径的每个位置的驱动电机的瞬时速度。 电子控制单元操作驱动电动机，并且包括表示沿着路径与被驱动部件的相应位置相关联的多个电动机负载的负载曲线数据。 计算部件通过根据驱动电动机的瞬时速度和驱动电动机的瞬时速度相加来增加被驱动部件沿着路径的当前位置和表示沿着路径的附加行驶距离的调整系数来决定被驱动部件的最终静止位置 电机负载与额外的距离相关联。 非易失性存储器组件存储所计算的被驱动部件的最终静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090160292A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11960788

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery

IPC: H01L41/113 ,  H01L41/187

CPC classification number: H01L41/113

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to devices and methods for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy to power electronic devices. Some embodiments include one or more piezoelectric fibers disposed on a flexible central body capable of elastically deforming under an applied force. The piezoelectric fibers can be in electrical communication with one or more electrodes adapted to harvest electrical energy from the piezoelectric fiber and provide such energy to an external circuit. Some embodiments can also include one or more diodes interposed between the electrode and the external circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般地涉及将机械能转换成电能来为电子设备供电的装置和方法。 一些实施例包括设置在柔性中心体上的一个或多个压电纤维，其能够在施加的力下弹性变形。 压电纤维可以与适于从压电纤维获得电能的一个或多个电极电连通并将这种能量提供给外部电路。 一些实施例还可以包括插在电极和外部电路之间的一个或多个二极管。

公开(公告)号：US07874609B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US12262251

申请日：2008-10-31

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery

IPC: B60J5/06

CPC classification number: E05B83/40 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05B83/16 ,  E05B83/36 ,  E05F15/616 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2800/12 ,  E05Y2800/422 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10T292/0914

Abstract: A powered vehicle door system and method in which a motor-driven door opening and closing mechanism and a motor-driven latching mechanism cooperate to enable the door to open from a latched, fully-closed position with improved noise control and improved smoothness of operation. The door can be a tailgate or a swinging or sliding door, and the opening and closing mechanism is operative to place the door in an over-closed position, thus reducing or eliminating the inherent tension placed upon the latch from the compressive force of the seal interposed between the door and the door frame. Optionally, the door latching mechanism assists the door opening and closing mechanism in placing the door in the over-closed position.

Abstract translation: 一种动力车门系统和方法，其中电动门打开和关闭机构以及电动闩锁机构协作，以使得门能够从锁定的，完全关闭的位置开启，具有改进的噪音控制和改善的操作平滑度。 门可以是后挡板或摆动或滑动门，并且打开和关闭机构可操作以将门放置在过度关闭位置，从而减少或消除由于密封件的压缩力而施加在闩锁上的固有张力 插在门和门框之间。 可选地，门锁定机构帮助门打开和关闭机构将门置于过度关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100107500A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12262251

申请日：2008-10-31

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery

IPC: E05F11/54

CPC classification number: E05B83/40 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05B83/16 ,  E05B83/36 ,  E05F15/616 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2800/12 ,  E05Y2800/422 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  Y10T292/0914

Abstract: A powered vehicle door system and method in which a motor-driven door opening and closing mechanism and a motor-driven latching mechanism cooperate to enable the door to open from a latched, fully-closed position with improved noise control and improved smoothness of operation. The door can be a tailgate or a swinging or sliding door, and the opening and closing mechanism is operative to place the door in an over-closed position, thus reducing or eliminating the inherent tension placed upon the latch from the compressive force of the seal interposed between the door and the door frame. Optionally, the door latching mechanism assists the door opening and closing mechanism in placing the door in the over-closed position.

Abstract translation: 一种动力车门系统和方法，其中电动门打开和关闭机构以及电动闩锁机构协作，以使得门能够从锁定的，完全关闭的位置开启，具有改进的噪音控制和改善的操作平滑度。 门可以是后挡板或摆动或滑动门，并且打开和关闭机构可操作以将门放置在过度关闭位置，从而减少或消除由于密封件的压缩力而施加在闩锁上的固有张力 插在门和门框之间。 可选地，门锁定机构帮助门打开和关闭机构将门置于过度关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050093499A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10698574

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Thomas Gallagher ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sergei Kolomeitsev ,  John Suriano ,  Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Thomas Gallagher ,  Hong Jiang ,  Sergei Kolomeitsev ,  John Suriano ,  Joseph Whinnery

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  H02P29/02 ,  H02P1/00 ,  H02P5/28

CPC classification number: B62D5/0487 ,  B62D5/0484 ,  H02P29/02

Abstract: A fault-handling system for a 2-phase motor. When an electric motor is used for power assist in a steering system in a vehicle, malfunctions can cause loss of assist, and detectable vibration. The invention utilizes a 2-phase motor in such an application, and implements alternate modes of operation when certain malfunctions occur, thereby maintaining the assist function in situations wherein the function would otherwise be lost or reduced.

Abstract translation: 2相电机故障处理系统。 当电动机用于车辆转向系统的动力辅助时，故障可能导致辅助失效和可检测的振动。 本发明在这种应用中使用了一个2相电动机，并且在发生某些故障时实现了另一种操作模式，从而在功能否则会丢失或减少的情况下保持辅助功能。

公开(公告)号：US20090058347A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12062915

申请日：2008-04-04

Applicant: Joseph Whinnery

Inventor： Joseph Whinnery

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  G05G5/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/40 ,  E05Y2400/334 ,  E05Y2400/36 ,  E05Y2800/74 ,  E05Y2900/542

Abstract: A powered apparatus includes a driven component that is movable along a path and a drive motor that moves the driven component along the path. A motor speed detector monitors an instantaneous speed of the drive motor at each position along the path. An electronic control unit operates the drive motor and includes load profile data representing a number of motor loads associated with respective positions of the driven component along the path. A calculating component determines a calculated final rest position of the driven component by adding a current position of the driven component along the path and an adjustment coefficient representing an additional distance of travel along the path based on the instantaneous speed of the drive motor and a respective motor load associated with the additional distance of travel. A non-volatile memory component stores the calculated final rest position of the driven component.

Abstract translation: 动力设备包括可沿着路径移动的从动部件和沿着路径移动被驱动部件的驱动马达。 电机速度检测器监测沿着路径的每个位置的驱动电机的瞬时速度。 电子控制单元操作驱动电动机，并且包括表示沿着路径与被驱动部件的相应位置相关联的多个电动机负载的负载曲线数据。 计算部件通过根据驱动电动机的瞬时速度和驱动电动机的瞬时速度相加来增加被驱动部件沿着路径的当前位置和表示沿着路径的附加行驶距离的调整系数来决定被驱动部件的最终静止位置 电机负载与额外的距离相关联。 非易失性存储器组件存储所计算的被驱动部件的最终静止位置。