公开(公告)号：US06179265B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US09207484

申请日：1998-12-08

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Roger Freund ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Nills O. Olsson ,  Gregory David Collins

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Roger Freund ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Nills O. Olsson ,  Gregory David Collins

IPC: F16M1300

CPC classification number: B60N2/0296

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back supported with respect to a seat bottom and is attached to the vehicle by a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has an inboard track assembly and an outboard track assembly that are both mounted to a vehicle structure with the track assemblies being spaced apart from one another. Each track assembly includes a first track and a second track supported for movement relative to the first track. The first and second tracks are preferably mounted in a vertical configuration. The seat bottom is supported on the second track for horizontal movement with the second track as seat position is adjusted. A single drive mechanism is supported on one of the inboard or outboard track assemblies. The drive mechanism includes a single drive member that is mounted between the inboard and outboard track assemblies. A truss structure extends between the inboard and outboard track assemblies to provide structural support for the seat assembly as seat position is adjusted.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括相对于座椅底部支撑的座椅靠背，并通过安装组件附接到车辆。 安装组件具有内侧轨道组件和外侧轨道组件，其均安装到车辆结构上，轨道组件彼此间隔开。 每个轨道组件包括第一轨道和第二轨道，该轨道被支撑用于相对于第一轨道运动。 第一和第二轨道优选地以垂直构造安装。 座椅底部支撑在第二轨道上用于水平运动，第二轨道作为座椅位置被调整。 其中一个内侧或外侧轨道组件支持单个驱动机构。 驱动机构包括安装在内侧和外侧轨道组件之间的单个驱动构件。 桁架结构在内侧和外侧轨道组件之间延伸，以在调节座椅位置时为座椅组件提供结构支撑。

公开(公告)号：US6092873A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US207331

申请日：1998-12-08

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Roger Freund ,  Nills O. Olsson

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Roger Freund ,  Nills O. Olsson

IPC: B60N2/07 ,  A47C1/02

CPC classification number: B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0732 ,  B60N2/0747

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back supported with respect to a seat bottom and is attached to the vehicle by a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has an inboard track assembly and an outboard track assembly that are both mounted to a vehicle structure with the track assemblies being spaced apart from one another. Each track assembly includes a first track and a second track supported for movement relative to the first track. The seat bottom is supported on the second track for horizontal movement with the second track as seat position is adjusted. A single locking mechanism is supported on one of the inboard or outboard track assemblies. The locking mechanism moveable between a locked position where the locking mechanism maintains the second track in a selected position relative to the first track and an unlocked position where the second track is moves with respect to the first track to a desired seat position. The mounting assembly further includes a manual actuator for selectively moving the locking mechanism between the locked and unlocked positions. A truss structure extends between the inboard and outboard track assemblies to provide structural support for the seat assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括相对于座椅底部支撑的座椅靠背，并通过安装组件附接到车辆。 安装组件具有内侧轨道组件和外侧轨道组件，其均安装到车辆结构上，轨道组件彼此间隔开。 每个轨道组件包括第一轨道和第二轨道，该轨道被支撑用于相对于第一轨道运动。 座椅底部支撑在第二轨道上用于水平运动，第二轨道作为座椅位置被调整。 其中一个内侧或外侧轨道组件支撑单个锁定机构。 锁定机构可以在锁定机构将第二轨道相对于第一轨道保持在选定位置的锁定位置和第二轨道相对于第一轨道移动到期望的座椅位置的解锁位置之间移动。 安装组件还包括用于在锁定位置和解锁位置之间选择性地移动锁定机构的手动致动器。 桁架结构在内侧和外侧轨道组件之间延伸以提供用于座椅组件的结构支撑。

公开(公告)号：US6145914A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US207128

申请日：1998-12-08

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Roger Freund ,  Nills O. Olsson ,  Gregory David Collins

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Roger Freund ,  Nills O. Olsson ,  Gregory David Collins

IPC: B60N2/07 ,  B60N2/16 ,  B60N2/02 ,  F16M13/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/181 ,  B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0747 ,  B60N2/1803 ,  B60N2/1853

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back supported for movement relative to the seat bottom such that seat position can be adjusted forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the vehicle. The seat assembly is mounted to a vehicle structure and includes a first track and a second track supported for movement relative to the first track with the seat bottom being supported on the second track for movement with the second track. An actuator selectively controls the movement of the second track with respect to the first track. The assembly also includes at least one torque tube for providing vertical seat adjustment. The torque tube presents a bearing surface for rotatably supporting a bearing surface located on the second track.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括座椅底部和座椅靠背，所述座椅底座和座椅靠背相对于座椅底部移动，使得座椅位置可以相对于车辆向前或向后调节。 座椅组件安装到车辆结构，并且包括第一轨道和第二轨道，第一轨道和第二轨道被支撑成相对于第一轨道运动，座椅底部被支撑在第二轨道上以与第二轨道一起运动。 致动器选择性地控制第二轨道相对于第一轨道的移动。 组件还包括至少一个用于提供垂直座椅调节的扭矩管。 扭矩管呈现用于可旋转地支撑位于第二轨道上的支承表面的支承表面。

公开(公告)号：US5988581A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US113486

申请日：1998-07-10

Applicant: Roger Freund ,  Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Roger Freund ,  Pascal Garrido

IPC: B60N2/06 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60N2/18 ,  F16M13/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/1803 ,  B60N2/0296 ,  B60N2/181

Abstract: A power seat positioning device for automatically adjusting the horizontal fore and aft position of a seat within a vehicle using a single electric motor. A lower track assembly is attached to a vehicle floor and includes a first and second laterally spaced lower track members. An associated upper track assembly attaches to a vehicle seat and includes a first and second upper track member which slide within the first and second lower track members respectively to adjust the for and aft position of the seat within the vehicle. A drive motor and gearbox arrangement is supported on the first upper track to provide the motive force which drives only the first upper track relative to the first lower seat track. A brace member directly connects the first upper track to the second upper track to coordinate the horizontal position of the first upper seat track with the position of the second upper seat track.

Abstract translation: 一种电动座椅定位装置，用于使用单个电动机自动调节车辆内的座椅的水平前后位置。 下轨道组件附接到车辆地板并且包括第一和第二侧向间隔开的下轨道构件。 相关联的上轨道组件附接到车辆座椅并且包括第一和第二上轨道构件，其分别在第一和第二下轨道构件内滑动以调节车辆内的座椅的前后位置。 驱动马达和齿轮箱装置支撑在第一上轨道上以提供相对于第一下座轨道仅驱动第一上轨道的动力。 支撑构件将第一上轨道直接连接到第二上轨道，以与第二上座轨道的位置协调第一上座轨道的水平位置。

公开(公告)号：US06264158B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09207795

申请日：1998-12-09

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Gregory D. Collins ,  Roger Freund ,  Nils Olsson

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Gregory D. Collins ,  Roger Freund ,  Nils Olsson

IPC: F16M1300

CPC classification number: B60N2/1853 ,  B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0747 ,  B60N2/1803 ,  B60N2/181

Abstract: A support structure for a vehicle seat assembly which allows the seat position to be adjusted forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the vehicle. The seat support structure is mounted to a vehicle structure and includes a first track, a second track, a torque tube and a brace member supported for movement relative to the first track with the seat bottom being supported on the second track for movement relative to the first track. A restraint bracket which is attached to the seat belt is adjacent the torque tube and second track without the necessity of fasteners. The restraint bracket mounting allows a force to be transfered to the associated torque tube, first track, and second track. The present invention further provides a method of seat assembly in which the torque tube is maintained under compression and the brace member under tension to provide a rigid, integral seat support structure.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆座椅组件的支撑结构，其允许座椅位置相对于车辆向前或向后调节。 座椅支撑结构安装到车辆结构，并且包括第一轨道，第二轨道，扭矩管和支撑构件，支撑构件相对于第一轨道运动，座椅底部被支撑在第二轨道上，用于相对于第一轨道运动 第一轨 附接到安全带的约束支架与扭矩管和第二轨道相邻，而不需要紧固件。 约束支架安装允许力传递到相关联的扭矩管，第一轨道和第二轨道。 本发明还提供一种座椅组件的方法，其中扭矩管保持在压缩状态并且支撑构件处于张力下以提供刚性的一体式座椅支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US06831849B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US09832677

申请日：2001-04-11

Applicant: Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

Inventor： Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

IPC: H02M500

CPC classification number: H02M5/14

Abstract: A system for controlling multiple vehicle includes a twelve volt (12V)/forty-two volt (42V) battery power distribution system that provides direct current. The system converts single phase alternating current to multiple phase alternating current to simultaneously power multiple vehicle systems. A single pulse width modulation generator converts the direct current from the 12V/42V battery power distribution system to alternating current. This provides one power supply path of alternating current, which has a first phase. A splitter device splits the one power supply path of alternating current into three power paths. A lead/lag circuit is used to shift the alternating current of the second path to a second phase different than the first phase of the first power supply path. A second lead/lag circuit for shifts the alternating current of the third path to a third phase different than the first phase or the second phase. This creates a three-phase alternating current power from a single direct current source. The three-phase alternating current is used to power a plurality of induction motors that operate multiple vehicle systems.

Abstract translation: 用于控制多车辆的系统包括提供直流电的十二伏（12V）/四十二伏（42V）电池配电系统。 该系统将单相交流电转换为多相交流电以同时为多个车辆系统供电。 单个脉冲宽度调制发生器将来自12V / 42V电池配电系统的直流电转换为交流电。 这提供了具有第一相的交流电的一个电源路径。 分路器将交流电的一个电源路径分成三个电源路径。 引导/延迟电路用于将第二路径的交流电转换到与第一电源路径的第一相位不同的第二相位。 用于将第三路径的交流电转换成与第一相或第二相不同的第三相的第二引导/延迟电路。 这产生了来自单个直流电源的三相交流电源。 三相交流电用于对多个操作多个车辆系统的感应电动机供电。

公开(公告)号：US06309019B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-30

申请号：US09450197

申请日：1999-11-29

Applicant: Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Nils O. Olsson

Inventor： Hugh D. Downey ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Nils O. Olsson

IPC: A47C1024

CPC classification number: B60N2/1803 ,  B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2/0296 ,  B60N2/067 ,  B60N2/181 ,  B60N2/1853 ,  B60N2/22 ,  B60N2002/0236 ,  F16C1/08

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back that is supported with respect to a seat bottom. The seat bottom is supported on a track assembly that includes a seat adjuster for controlling movement of the seat back and bottom. The seat adjuster can move the seat in horizontal and/or vertical directions and can also be used to adjust the tilt of the seat. An electric motor is used to drive the seat adjuster. The motor supports a first connector and the seat adjuster supports a second connector. A flexible shaft is used to interconnect the first and second connectors to transmit power from the motor to the adjuster. The shaft has a first end and a second end with each of the ends defined by a helical body portion. The first connector and the first end are mated to interconnect the motor and the shaft and the second connector and the second end are mated to interconnect the seat adjuster and the shaft. The helical body portion of the first and second ends is twisted with respect to the first and second connectors such that there is a slight interference fit between the ends and the connectors. The use of the helical body to create the interference fit allows for easy assembly of the shaft to the motor and seat adjuster and is quiet in operation.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅组件包括相对于座椅底部支撑的座椅靠背。 座椅底部支撑在包括用于控制座椅靠背和底部的移动的座椅调节器的轨道组件上。 座椅调节器可以在水平和/或垂直方向上移动座椅，并且还可以用于调节座椅的倾斜。 电动机用于驱动座椅调节器。 马达支撑第一连接器，座椅调节器支撑第二连接器。 使用柔性轴来互连第一和第二连接器以将动力从电动机传递到调节器。 轴具有第一端和第二端，每个端部由螺旋体部分限定。 第一连接器和第一端配合以将电动机和轴相互连接，并且第二连接器和第二端配合以将座椅调节器和轴相互连接。 第一和第二端的螺旋体部分相对于第一和第二连接器扭转，使得端部和连接器之间存在轻微的过盈配合。 使用螺旋体来产生干涉配合允许将轴轻松地组装到电动机和座椅调节器上并且操作安静。

公开(公告)号：US20070241707A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11387393

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: Darrell Greene ,  Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Darrell Greene ,  Pascal Garrido

IPC: H02P7/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/0228 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05Y2400/86 ,  E05Y2900/538

Abstract: A system for controlling a displacement drive of a motor vehicle includes a manually operable actuator movable over a fixed stroke between a first end position and a second end position. The actuator is biased to a neutral position centrally located between the first and second end positions and provides a signal representative of position of the actuator. A controller receives the signal from the actuator and produces commands for a reversible DC electric motor of the displacement drive device. The commands vary speed of the drive motor based on the position of the actuator such that the speed of the drive motor is zero at the neutral position, increases in one direction as the actuator moves toward the first end position, and increases in the other direction as the actuator moves toward the second end position.

Abstract translation: 用于控制机动车辆的位移驱动的系统包括可在第一端部位置和第二端部位置之间在固定行程上移动的可手动操作的致动器。 致动器被偏压到位于第一和第二端部位置之间的中间位置，并且提供表示致动器的位置的信号。 控制器接收来自致动器的信号，并产生位移驱动装置的可逆直流电动机的指令。 这些命令基于执行器的位置改变驱动马达的速度，使得驱动马达的速度在中立位置为零，随着致动器朝向第一端部位置移动而在一个方向上增加，并且在另一方向上增加 因为致动器朝向第二端部位置移动。

公开(公告)号：US06538408B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09836898

申请日：2001-04-17

Applicant: Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

Inventor： Craig Rae Fowler ,  Dennis A. Kramer ,  Jerome Quere ,  Enrico Fin ,  George Chene ,  Stephen Chiu ,  Pascal Garrido ,  Ira B. Goldberg ,  Charles Hopson ,  David M. Barry ,  Dan Rogovin

IPC: H02P768

CPC classification number: H02J7/0065 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H02M7/48

Abstract: A plurality of motors for use in driving accessories on a vehicle, are each powered by three-phase current. A single controller controls the supply three-phase current to the plurality of motors. In another aspect of the invention, pseudothree-phase current is created from a direct current voltage source. A chopping circuit chops the voltage into a plurality of pulses, and a phase shift circuit then creates phase-shifted power signals from those pulses. The present invention thus enables the use of three-phase alternating current motors on a vehicle to drive accessories. This reduces the cost and size of the required motors.

公开(公告)号：US06354553B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09516346

申请日：2000-03-01

Applicant: Richard Allen Lagerweij ,  Pascal Garrido

Inventor： Richard Allen Lagerweij ,  Pascal Garrido

IPC: F16M1300

CPC classification number: B60N2/0825 ,  B60N2/0715 ,  B60N2/0806 ,  B60N2/0843 ,  B60N2/0887

Abstract: A seat track assembly for an adjustable seat with positive engagement is disclosed and has a lower track assembly with at least one lower track having a plurality of spaced slots and an upper track assembly with at least one lower track. The upper track is slidable over the lower track. A latch is movable from a latching position securing the upper track with respect to the lower track to an unlatching position where the upper track is free to slide over the lower track. The latch comprises a plurality of locking pawls mounted on the upper track, with each locking pawl having a first tooth and a second tooth and each tooth has a front face and a rear face. In the latching position the first tooth of a first one of the locking pawls is received within a first slot and the second tooth of the first one of the locking pawls is received within a second slot. In accordance with certain preferred embodiments the width of each slot is twice the slot width, the pawls are separated from one another by a distance equivalent to the width of each tooth, the slots are separated by a distance generally equal to the width of each tooth.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于具有正接合的可调节座椅的座椅轨道组件，并且具有下轨道组件，其具有至少一个具有多个间隔开的狭槽的下轨道和具有至少一个下轨道的上轨道组件。 上轨道可以在下轨道上滑动。 闩锁可以从将上轨道相对于下轨道固定到锁定位置的闩锁位置移动到上轨道在下轨道上自由滑动的解锁位置。 闩锁包括安装在上轨道上的多个锁定爪，每个锁定爪具有第一齿和第二齿，并且每个齿具有前表面和后表面。 在锁定位置中，第一个锁定爪的第一齿被容纳在第一槽内，并且第一个锁定爪的第二个齿被接纳在第二槽内。 根据某些优选实施例，每个狭槽的宽度是槽宽度的两倍，所述棘爪彼此分开相当于每个齿的宽度的距离，所述狭槽被分开大致等于每个牙齿宽度的距离 。