公开(公告)号：US20050206623A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10802308

申请日：2004-03-17

Applicant: David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  Michael Cass

Inventor： David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  Michael Cass

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: B60K37/06 ,  B60K2350/1024 ,  G09F13/22

Abstract: A touch sensitive electroluminiescent (EL) switch is provided in a vehicle for actuating a vehicle accessory. A dielectric layer is adjacent to a rear electrode layer. A phosphor layer is adjacent to the dielectric layer. A transparent electrode layer includes a pad adjacent to the phosphor layer, and a substantially concentric conductive trace is adjacent to the phosphor layer and is spaced from the pad in the transparent electrode layer. The phosphor layer is disposed between the rear electrode layer and the pad and defines an illuminated region when energized by a first voltage. The substantially conductive trace and the pad cooperate to define a detection region substantially coinciding with the illuminated region when energized by a second voltage.

Abstract translation: 在车辆中提供触摸敏感的电致发光（EL）开关，用于致动车辆附件。 电介质层与后电极层相邻。 磷光体层与电介质层相邻。 透明电极层包括与磷光体层相邻的焊盘，并且基本同心的导电迹线与荧光体层相邻并且与透明电极层中的焊盘间隔开。 磷光体层设置在后电极层和焊盘之间，并且当被第一电压通电时限定发光区域。 基本上导电的迹线和焊盘协调以限定当被第二电压激励时基本上与被照射区域重合的检测区域。

公开(公告)号：US20060138183A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11276153

申请日：2006-02-16

Applicant: David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  John Slaven ,  Michael Schoemann ,  Doug Lyons

Inventor： David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  John Slaven ,  Michael Schoemann ,  Doug Lyons

IPC: B60R7/00 ,  B65D6/12 ,  B65D73/00

CPC classification number: B60R7/06

Abstract: A foldable sheet for making a storage box for a vehicle. The foldable sheet has multiple portions foldably connected together along at least one fold line. The portions are foldable to at least a partially define a storage box. A hinge may be configured to allow the storage box to pivot with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造车辆储物箱的可折叠片材。 折叠片具有沿着至少一个折叠线可折叠地连接在一起的多个部分。 这些部分是可折叠的以至少部分地限定存储盒。 铰链可以构造成允许储物箱相对于车辆枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20050205739A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10802897

申请日：2004-03-17

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  David Hein

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  David Hein

IPC: A47K1/08 ,  B60N3/10

CPC classification number: B60N3/108 ,  B60N3/106

Abstract: A multi-purpose holder for supporting an article in a vehicle includes a support member for supporting an article. A sensor is adapted to generate a signal that is a function of a desired position of the support member. An actuator is selectively coupled to the support member, the actuator operable to enable the support member to move in response to the signal.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑车辆中的物品的多用途支架包括用于支撑物品的支撑构件。 传感器适于产生作为支撑构件的期望位置的函数的信号。 致动器被选择性地联接到支撑构件，所述致动器可操作以使得所述支撑构件响应于所述信号而移动。

公开(公告)号：US20050275567A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10864128

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  David Hein

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  David Hein

IPC: H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/95 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03M11/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/9502 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K2217/94047 ,  H03K2217/960705

Abstract: A flexible touch-sense switch includes a force sensitive composite and an at least one proximity sensor. The force sensitive composite includes a plurality of force sensors disposed between a first layer and a second layer of polymide film defining a displacement region. The at least one proximity sensor generates an electromagnetic field that defines a detection region. The force sensitive composite and the at least one proximity sensor are mounted to the first layer of the polymide film for forming a flexible printed circuit board. A control circuit is electrically connected to the force sensitive composite and the at least one proximity sensor for selectively controlling the touch-sense switch activation in response to coincident actuation thereof.

Abstract translation: 柔性触摸感应开关包括力敏复合材料和至少一个接近传感器。 力敏复合材料包括设置在限定位移区域的第一层和第二层聚酰亚胺膜之间的多个力传感器。 所述至少一个接近传感器产生限定检测区域的电磁场。 力敏复合材料和至少一个接近传感器安装到聚酰亚胺薄膜的第一层上以形成柔性印刷电路板。 控制电路电连接到力敏复合材料和至少一个接近传感器，用于响应于其重合的致动来选择性地控制触摸感应开关的激活。

公开(公告)号：US20050206182A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10802274

申请日：2004-03-17

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  David Hein

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  David Hein

IPC: B60N3/12 ,  B60R7/06

CPC classification number: B60R7/06 ,  E05B83/30

Abstract: A door assembly for an interior component of a vehicle includes a door body movably attached to an interior component of a vehicle. A sensor is adapted to generate a signal that is a function of a desired position of the door body. An actuator is selectively coupled to the door body, and the actuator is operable to enable the door body to move in response to the signal.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆内部部件的门组件包括可移动地附接到车辆的内部部件的门体。 传感器适于产生作为门体的期望位置的函数的信号。 致动器选择性地联接到门体，并且致动器可操作以使得门体能够响应于该信号而移动。

公开(公告)号：US20050205407A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10802193

申请日：2004-03-17

Applicant: David Hein ,  Michael Cass ,  Todd DePue ,  Charles Banter

Inventor： David Hein ,  Michael Cass ,  Todd DePue ,  Charles Banter

IPC: B29C45/16 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H19/00 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K3/12

CPC classification number: B29C45/16 ,  B29C45/1671 ,  B29C2045/169 ,  B29L2031/3443 ,  B29L2031/3493 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2229/046 ,  H01H2231/026 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H05K1/095 ,  H05K3/107 ,  H05K3/1258

Abstract: A conductive plastic touch switch includes a plastic substrate having a first side surface including at least two channels formed within the first side surface and a second side surface including a manual activation region opposite of the at least two channels. At least two conductive traces are formed within the at least two channels, respectively. A printed circuit board is electrically attached to the at least two conductive traces. The plastic substrate is formed during a first mold process and said at least two conductive traces are in-molded during a second mold process.

Abstract translation: 导电塑料触摸开关包括具有包括形成在第一侧表面内的至少两个通道的第一侧表面的塑料基板和包括与至少两个通道相对的手动激活区域的第二侧表面。 在至少两个通道内分别形成至少两个导电迹线。 印刷电路板电连接到至少两个导电迹线。 在第一模具工艺期间形成塑料基板，并且在第二模具工艺期间所述至少两个导电迹线被模制。

公开(公告)号：US20110148086A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12642460

申请日：2009-12-18

Applicant: Todd DePue ,  Arun Chickmenahalli ,  Michael W. Cass ,  Robert Adams

Inventor： Todd DePue ,  Arun Chickmenahalli ,  Michael W. Cass ,  Robert Adams

IPC: B60R21/045 ,  B60R21/04

CPC classification number: B60R21/02 ,  B60R2021/0273

Abstract: An energy absorber for a vehicle includes an elongate member having lateral and longitudinal axes. The elongate member may include one or more channels which are oriented to have walls which extend in the general direction of the lateral axis. An upper surface of at least one of the channels may have an engagement feature that may be configured to engage a stationary member of a vehicle when an impact force brings the engagement feature into contact with the stationary member. The channels may be configured to deform and collapse to absorb at least some of the impact force.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的能量吸收器包括具有横向和纵向轴线的细长构件。 细长构件可以包括一个或多个通道，其被定向成具有在横向轴线的大致方向上延伸的壁。 至少一个通道的上表面可以具有接合特征，该接合特征可以被配置为当冲击力使接合特征与固定构件接触时接合车辆的固定构件。 通道可以被构造成变形和折叠以吸收至少一些冲击力。

公开(公告)号：US20060082106A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904032

申请日：2004-10-20

Applicant: Michael Hier ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Randy Reed ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： Michael Hier ,  Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Randy Reed ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B60R21/20

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  B29C45/045 ,  B29C45/1628 ,  B29L2031/3008 ,  B29L2031/3014 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/213 ,  B60R21/21656

Abstract: An automotive trim assembly adapted to have an airbag deploy through the trim assembly includes a substrate with a deployment door integrally molded with the substrate and having a front surface adapted to face the interior of the automobile and a back surface opposite the front surface. The airbag is adapted to be stored behind the deployment door, which is adapted to open when the airbag is deployed. A cover is molded onto at least a portion of the substrate and deployment door and includes an inner and outer layer of a polymer material having a substantially non-cellular structure and an inner core having a cellular structure positioned between the inner and outer layers. The cover is adapted to keep the door attached to the trim assembly when the airbag is deployed.

Abstract translation: 适于具有通过装饰组件展开的气囊的汽车装饰组件包括具有与基板整体成型的展开门的基板，并具有适于面向汽车内部的前表面和与前表面相对的后表面。 该安全气囊适于储存在展开门后面，适于在展开气囊时打开。 盖子被模制到基板和展开门的至少一部分上，并且包括具有基本上非多孔结构的聚合物材料的内层和外层，以及具有定位在内层和外层之间的多孔结构的内芯。 当安全气囊展开时，盖适于将门保持在装饰组件上。

公开(公告)号：US20070075454A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11163029

申请日：2005-10-03

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/14467 ,  B29C2045/14532 ,  B29C2045/1673 ,  B29L2031/3014

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a trim panel made by providing a molding tool system comprising a first mold half, a second mold half, and a third mold half and positioning the first mold half and the second mold half proximate each other to form a first mold cavity. In certain embodiments, the method further comprises introducing a first resin into the first mold cavity to form a trim panel skin and positioning the first mold cavity with the trim panel skin and the third mold half with a trim panel substrate spaced from the trim panel skin to form a second mold cavity. In this embodiment, the method further comprises introducing a second resin into the second mold cavity to form a resilient layer extending between and connecting the trim panel skin and the trim panel substrate.

Abstract translation: 在至少某些实施例中，本发明涉及通过提供包括第一半模，第二半模和第三半模的模制工具系统制成的装饰板，并将第一半模和第二半模定位在每个 另一个形成第一模腔。 在某些实施例中，该方法还包括将第一树脂引入第一模腔中以形成装饰板表皮，并将第一模具腔与装饰板表皮和第三半模具配合，并将装饰板基板与装饰板表皮间隔开 以形成第二模腔。 在该实施例中，该方法还包括将第二树脂引入到第二模腔中以形成在修剪板皮肤和装饰板基板之间延伸并连接到装饰板皮肤和装饰板基板之间的弹性层。

公开(公告)号：US20070065648A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11162618

申请日：2005-09-16

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B32B7/02

CPC classification number: B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/14811 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  Y10T428/24992

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to automobile interior door panel having an insert molded bolster. In at least one embodiment, the automobile interior door panel is made by providing a bolster within a first mold cavity, introducing a first resin into the first mold cavity to form a door panel sub assembly comprising a door panel portion secured to the bolster, with the door panel portion having a first upper door panel portion above the bolster and a lower door panel portion below the bolster, providing the door panel sub assembly within a second mold cavity, and introducing a second resin less rigid that the first material into the second mold cavity to form a second upper door panel portion over and secured to the first upper door panel portion.

Abstract translation: 在至少某些实施例中，本发明涉及具有插入模制支架的汽车内部门板。 在至少一个实施例中，汽车内部门板是通过在第一模具腔内设置一个垫板而制成的，将第一树脂引入第一模腔中以形成门板子组件，该门板子组件包括固定到摇枕上的门板部分， 所述门板部分具有在所述垫子上方的第一上部门板部分和在所述垫子下方的下部门板部分，将所述门板子组件设置在第二模具腔内，并且将刚性较小的第二树脂引入所述第二材料中， 模腔以形成第二上门板部分并且固定到第一上门板部分上。