公开(公告)号：WO2005037604A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2004031546

申请日：2004-09-27

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  SOBOTA ELIZABETH ,  SOBOTA JEROME P

Inventor： SOBOTA ELIZABETH ,  SOBOTA JEROME P

IPC: B66B9/08

CPC classification number: B66B9/08

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the presence of an object on the threshold of a vehicle mobility access device (10) such as a wheelchair lift or ramp. A movable plate (72) that covers the baseplate (20) of the access device and activates one or more elements which may provide a warning signal or disable the access device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在诸如轮椅升降机或斜坡的车辆移动性接入设备（10）的阈值上检测物体的存在的装置。 一个可移动板（72），其覆盖所述存取装置的所述底板（20）并且启动可提供警告信号或禁用所述存取装置的一个或多个元件。

公开(公告)号：WO03065960A2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：PCT/US0300458

申请日：2003-01-08

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  KASTEN MICHAEL E JR ,  THORNBURG KENNETH E ,  HERMANSON JEFFREY J ,  HEIGL KEITH D ,  PIERROU JAMES R

Inventor： KASTEN MICHAEL E JR ,  THORNBURG KENNETH E ,  HERMANSON JEFFREY J ,  HEIGL KEITH D ,  PIERROU JAMES R

IPC: A61G3/06 ,  B60P1/44 ,  B66B9/08 ,  A61G

CPC classification number: B60P1/4478 ,  A61G3/062 ,  B60P1/4457 ,  B66B9/0853

Abstract: A vehicle access system for moving a passenger between the vehicle and ground. Some embodiments have an electrical system, a motive source coupled to the electrical system, an arm coupled to the motive source, a platform coupled to the arm, and a safety restraint system coupled to the electrical system and the platform. The vehicle access system has at least a vehicle access position and a ground access position, wherein the passenger can safely access the platform at either access position. The platform is unable to move from either access position until the safety restraint system is in place. Once operation of the access system has begun, it can continue to operate and move the passenger to one of the access positions even if the safety restraint system is subsequently removed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在车辆和地面之间移动乘客的车辆接入系统。 一些实施例具有电气系统，耦合到电气系统的动力源，联接到动力源的臂，联接到臂的平台以及耦合到电气系统和平台的安全约束系统。 车辆接入系统至少具有车辆进入位置和地面通道位置，其中乘客可以在任一进入位置处安全地进入平台。 平台无法从任何一个进入位置移动，直到安全限制系统到位。 一旦接入系统的操作已经开始，即使安全限制系统随后被去除，它也可以继续操作并将乘客移动到其中一个进入位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2005077102A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：PCT/US2005004397

申请日：2005-02-11

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  SOBOTA JEROME P

Inventor： SOBOTA JEROME P

IPC: B60P1/44 ,  A61G3/06

CPC classification number: A61G3/06 ,  A61G3/062

Abstract: A system and method for detecting the presence of an object on the threshold of a vehicle wheelchair lift (10). An embodiment of the invention provides a capacitance sensor (100) for use in the vehicle wheelchair lift system. The sensor includes a first plate (102), a second plate (104), and a plurality of separators (106). The first plate is affixed to a baseplate (20) of the vehicle wheelchair lift, and referenced to ground potential. The second plate is parallel to the first plate, and is in communication with a controller (160). The separators are constructed and arranged between the first and second plates, and elastically couple the plates. Other embodiments may provide for alternative system and device configurations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在车辆轮椅升降机（10）的阈值上检测物体的存在的系统和方法。 本发明的一个实施例提供一种用于车辆轮椅升降系统中的电容传感器（100）。 传感器包括第一板（102），第二板（104）和多个隔板（106）。 第一个板固定在车轮轮椅升降机的底板（20）上，并参考地面电位。 第二板平行于第一板，并与控制器（160）连通。 分隔件构造并布置在第一和第二板之间，并弹性地连接板。 其他实施例可以提供替代的系统和设备配置。

公开(公告)号：WO2008022078A3

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2007075818

申请日：2007-08-13

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  HEIGL KEITH D ,  GILMORE JUSTIN C ,  HENSELEIT ANDREW L

Inventor： HEIGL KEITH D ,  GILMORE JUSTIN C ,  HENSELEIT ANDREW L

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60P1/4471 ,  B60P1/43

Abstract: An access system for a vehicle includes a gateway module that connects to the vehicle data bus, and an interface system coupled to the gateway module via a gateway bus. The interface system is also coupled to a ramp control subsystem that operates to stow and deploy a ramp for providing wheelchair access to the vehicle. A door control subsystem is coupled to the vehicle data bus and operates in response to data signals sent over the vehicle data bus. The gateway module is configured to relay signals relating to the status of the ramp from the gateway bus to the vehicle data bus to coordinate operation of the door and the ramp.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的进入系统包括连接到车辆数据总线的网关模块，以及经由网关总线耦合到网关模块的接口系统。 接口系统还连接到斜坡控制子系统，该子系统操作用于收起和展开斜坡以提供轮椅通向车辆。 车门控制子系统连接到车辆数据总线并且响应于通过车辆数据总线发送的数据信号而操作。 网关模块被配置为将关于从所述网关总线到所述车辆数据总线的所述斜坡状态的信号进行中继以协调所述门和所述斜坡的操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2005074406A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2004019200

申请日：2004-06-15

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  GOODRICH RONALD

Inventor： GOODRICH RONALD

IPC: A61G3/06 ,  B60P1/44

CPC classification number: A61G3/06 ,  A61G3/062

Abstract: A wheelchair lift system having a stacking platform for use in conjunction with a vehicle. The wheelchair lift platform includes a first portion with an elongated support having fixed and moveable platform sections and a linear actuator powerable for moving between outboard and inboard positions. When stored in an upright, vertical orientation, one section of the platform is stored in a stacking or overlapping fashion behind the other section and stored upright inside the vehicle. Upon deploying the platform to its horizontal orientation, the two sections of the platform form one continuously coplanar lifting platform with the moveable platform section moving relative to the fixed platform section. A linkage system couples the moveable platform section for linear movement with the linear actuator for an orientation with the moveable platform section stowed as being stacked or overlapping with the fixed platform section. The actuator may further employ a pulley with a connector coupled to turn the pulley and a drive to move the platform.

Abstract translation: 一种具有与车辆一起使用的堆垛平台的轮椅升降机系统。 轮椅升降平台包括具有细长支撑件的第一部分，其具有固定和可移动的平台部分，以及用于在外侧和内侧位置之间移动的线性致动器。 当以垂直的垂直方向存放时，平台的一个部分以堆叠或重叠的方式存储在另一部分的后面，并直接存储在车辆内。 在将平台部署到其水平方向时，平台的两个部分形成一个连续共面的提升平台，其中可移动平台部分相对于固定平台部分移动。 联动系统将用于线性运动的可移动平台部分与用于取向的线性致动器相耦合，可移动平台部分收纳为与固定平台部分堆叠或重叠。 致动器还可以采用带有连接器的滑轮，所述连接器连接以转动滑轮和用于移动平台的驱动器。

公开(公告)号：WO2007137186A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2007069284

申请日：2007-05-18

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  EDWARDS PAUL ,  NELSON WADE ,  BERTHELOT GREG

Inventor： EDWARDS PAUL ,  NELSON WADE ,  BERTHELOT GREG

IPC: B60P1/00

CPC classification number: B60P1/43 ,  B60J5/06 ,  B60P1/4471 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05Y2400/52 ,  E05Y2800/254 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: An interface system prevents operational interference between a vehicle power door and a ramp of an access system by interrupting power to the motors and actuators responsible for operating the door. The interface system includes a relay system that does not interrupt, read, signal, or otherwise interfere with the communication lines between a body control unit, door control unit, or remote control transmitter or receiver. Thus, the interface system functions without the need to receive and transmit signals on the vehicle's communication bus. The interface system enables the ramp controller of the access system to be a separate module, which controls the ramp and kneel functions, because the only input the ramp controller provides to the power door system is to a ground signal that mimics that of a switch included in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 接口系统通过中断对负责操作门的电动机和致动器的电力来防止车辆电动门和接入系统的斜坡之间的操作干扰。 接口系统包括不会中断，读取，信号或干扰身体控制单元，门控制单元或遥控发射器或接收器之间的通信线路的中继系统。 因此，接口系统不需要在车辆的通信总线上接收和发送信号。 接口系统使接入系统的斜坡控制器成为一个单独的模块，控制斜坡和跪功能，因为斜坡控制器提供给电动门系统的唯一输入是模拟与交换机相连的接地信号 在车里

公开(公告)号：WO2005037593A3

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：PCT/US2004032073

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  RAABE TIMOTHY ,  HEIGL DAVID ,  HEIGL KEITH ,  HUNT BRYAN

Inventor： RAABE TIMOTHY ,  HEIGL DAVID ,  HEIGL KEITH ,  HUNT BRYAN

IPC: B60N20060101 ,  B60N2/00 ,  B60N2/24 ,  H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/245

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electric field sensing of the presence of an object on a mobility access device (10) such as a wheelchair lift (408) or ramp, and disabling the device from operating. One or more electrodes (422) are installed on a wheelchair lift (418) or ramp to produce electric fields. An electric field imaging device receives inputs from the electrodes, and is able to discriminate changes in the electric field. By connecting the electric field imaging device to a controller (408), several electrodes may be selected sequentially to detect an object in various locations, or to determine an object's size and shape. When the electric field imaging device senses an object, the controller, in communication with the electric field imaging device (416), can display a vehicle function such as storage of a wheelchair lift (418), so that user injuries are prevented.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于对诸如轮椅升降机（408）或斜坡的移动性接入设备（10）上的物体的存在进行电场感测，并且禁用该设备的操作。 一个或多个电极（422）安装在轮椅升降机（418）或斜坡上以产生电场。 电场成像装置接收来自电极的输入，并且能够区分电场的变化。 通过将电场成像装置连接到控制器（408），可以顺序地选择几个电极来检测各个位置中的对象，或者确定对象的大小和形状。 当电场成像装置感测物体时，与电场成像装置（416）通信的控制器可以显示诸如轮椅升降机（418）的存储的车辆功能，从而防止用户受伤。

公开(公告)号：WO2014185962A3

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：PCT/US2014000096

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  CARDONA ED

Inventor： CARDONA ED ,  HERMANSON JEFFREY J ,  KISER AARON E

IPC: A61G3/08 ,  A61G3/06

CPC classification number: A61G3/0808 ,  A61G3/061 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B60P7/08

Abstract: A securement system for securing a wheelchair in a vehicle includes a securement area having a first end, a second end, and a support surface. A first extendable restraint is fixedly attached proximate the first end. A dispensing opening extends through the support surface proximate the second end. A second extendable restraint is fixedly attached proximate the first end and extends to and through the dispensing opening.

Abstract translation: 用于将轮椅固定在车辆中的固定系统包括具有第一端，第二端和支撑表面的固定区域。 第一可伸缩约束件靠近第一端固定地附接。 分配开口延伸穿过靠近第二端的支撑表面。 第二可延伸的约束件靠近第一端固定地附接并延伸到并通过分配开口。

公开(公告)号：WO2005049357A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2004038380

申请日：2004-11-17

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  GOODRICH RONALD ,  HEIGL KEITH

Inventor： GOODRICH RONALD ,  HEIGL KEITH

IPC: B60P1/44 ,  A61G3/06 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B65G67/02 ,  H02H7/085

CPC classification number: B60P1/4471 ,  A61G3/061 ,  A61G3/062 ,  A61G2203/38 ,  A61G2203/46 ,  B60P1/43 ,  H02H7/0851 ,  Y10S414/134

Abstract: A controller, control system and method for controlling an auxiliary device comprising a wheelchair lift, ramp, or the like are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the auxiliary device controller is microprocessor-based and communicates with a vehicle's OEM controller for receiving a plurality of sensor inputs, which originate from OEM and auxiliary sensors, process the sensor inputs, and control various OEM and auxiliary systems relative to the sensor inputs to effect a number of safety interlocks. The controller may operate to coordinate various OEM and auxiliary subsystems to automate auxiliary device operation to reduce operator error.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制包括轮椅升降机，坡道等的辅助设备的控制器，控制系统和方法。 辅助设备控制器的示例性实施例是基于微处理器的，并且与车辆的OEM控制器通信，用于接收来自OEM和辅助传感器的多个传感器输入，处理传感器输入，并且相对于该控制器控制各种OEM和辅助系统 传感器输入端可实现​​多个安全联锁。 控制器可以操作以协调各种OEM和辅助子系统以自动化辅助设备操作以减少操作者的错误。

公开(公告)号：WO2006031484A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：PCT/US2005031584

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  BETTCHER III ROBERT E

Inventor： BETTCHER III ROBERT E

CPC classification number: A61G3/061 ,  A61G3/067 ,  B60R3/02

Abstract: A dynamic system for folding and unfolding of one ramp section of a bi-folding, flip-out wheelchair ramp relative to the orientation of a driven ramp section is provided. The ramp section coupled to the dynamic system generally moves under the force of gravity during stowage and deployment. The dynamic system is independent from the drive system of the ramp and opposes the force of gravity. One embodiment of the dynamic system includes a fixed length cable connecting the non-driven ramp section to the enclosure, a gas spring for tensioning the cable and a pulley arrangement.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种动态系统，用于相对于从动斜坡区段的定向折叠和展开双折叠轮翻斜坡的一个斜坡区段。 联接到动态系统的斜坡部分在装载和展开期间通常在重力的作用下移动。 动态系统独立于斜坡的驱动系统并且对抗重力。 动态系统的一个实施例包括将非驱动斜坡部分连接到外壳的固定长度电缆，用于张紧电缆的气体弹簧和滑轮装置。