公开(公告)号：WO2005053178A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：PCT/US2004/039230

申请日：2004-11-23

Applicant: THE BRAUN CORPORATION ,  HUNT, Bryan, D. ,  SOBOTA, Jerry, P. ,  HEIGL, Keith, D.

Inventor： HUNT, Bryan, D. ,  SOBOTA, Jerry, P. ,  HEIGL, Keith, D.

IPC: H04B3/36

CPC classification number: H04W88/02 ,  A61G3/061 ,  A61G3/062 ,  A61G2203/12 ,  A61G2220/16 ,  B66B2201/4623 ,  B66B2201/4653 ,  B66B2201/4661 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: A user input device for a mobility access device including an electronic controller is provided. The input devices is embodied as an ergonomic hand control (10) and provides a means for monitoring the status of the access device and an interlock. The hand control (10) may apply vibratory-force feedback to the operator to warn or indicate various operating states and improper operator requests. A mircoprocessor (12) is provided local to the hand control and communicates with a host computer (112) that reads sensor data from OEM and aftermarket sensors. The host computer (112) sends commands to the local microprocessor (22) relative to processed sensor data and other parameters such as received operator requests from the hand control. The local microprocessor (22) locks out operator controls and indicates various warnings to an operator in response to the received host commands.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包括电子控制器的移动访问设备的用户输入设备。 输入装置体现为符合人体工程学的手动控制装置（10），并提供了监控进入装置和联锁装置状态的方法。 手控器（10）可以向操作员施加振动力反馈以警告或指示各种操作状态和不适当的操作员请求。 微控制器（12）被提供在手控制器的本地，并且与主机（112）通信，主机（112）从OEM和售后传感器读取传感器数据。 主计算机（112）相对于处理过的传感器数据和其他参数（例如来自手控制器的接收到的操作员请求）向本地微处理器（22）发送命令。 本地微处理器（22）锁定操作员控制器并响应于接收到的主机命令向操作员指示各种警告。

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：WO2008070779A2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：PCT/US2007086646

申请日：2007-12-06

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  HEIGL KEITH D

Inventor： HEIGL KEITH D

IPC: E05F15/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/695 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2400/854 ,  E05Y2400/86 ,  E05Y2800/426 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating movement of a powered sliding door module and an access ramp for a vehicle. An OEM key fob is modified to send a non-OEM signal when a passenger side sliding door button is pressed. A non-OEM controller receives the non-OEM signal and, depending on whether the passenger side sliding door is opened or closed, and whether the access ramp is stowed or deployed, sends the OEM signal to open the door before deploying the ramp, or delays sending the OEM signal until the ramp is stowed. In another embodiment, an OEM receiver is modified to receive a non-OEM signal and the controller is configured to receive the OEM signal and send or delay sending of the non- OEM signal depending on the condition of the door and ramp.

Abstract translation: 一种用于协调动力滑动门模块和车辆通道斜坡的运动的系统和方法。 当乘客侧滑动门按钮被按下时，OEM密钥卡被修改为发送非OEM信号。 非OEM控制器接收非OEM信号，并且根据乘客侧滑动门是打开还是关闭，以及进入斜坡是否被存放或部署，在部署斜坡之前发送OEM信号打开门，或 延迟发送OEM信号，直到斜坡收起。 在另一个实施例中，修改OEM接收器以接收非OEM信号，并且控制器被配置为接收OEM信号，并根据门和斜坡的状况发送或延迟发送非OEM信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2005053178B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：PCT/US2004039230

申请日：2004-11-23

Applicant: BRAUN CORP ,  HUNT BRYAN D ,  SOBOTA JERRY P ,  HEIGL KEITH D

Inventor： HUNT BRYAN D ,  SOBOTA JERRY P ,  HEIGL KEITH D

IPC: A61G3/06 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04B3/36 ,  B60S9/00 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62D51/06 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G08B29/00 ,  H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: H04W88/02 ,  A61G3/061 ,  A61G3/062 ,  A61G2203/12 ,  A61G2220/16 ,  B66B2201/4623 ,  B66B2201/4653 ,  B66B2201/4661 ,  G08C2201/50

Abstract: A user input device for a mobility access device including an electronic controller is provided. The input devices is embodied as an ergonomic hand control (10) and provides a means for monitoring the status of the access device and an interlock. The hand control (10) may apply vibratory-force feedback to the operator to warn or indicate various operating states and improper operator requests. A mircoprocessor (12) is provided local to the hand control and communicates with a host computer (112) that reads sensor data from OEM and aftermarket sensors. The host computer (112) sends commands to the local microprocessor (22) relative to processed sensor data and other parameters such as received operator requests from the hand control. The local microprocessor (22) locks out operator controls and indicates various warnings to an operator in response to the received host commands.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包括电子控制器的移动性接入设备的用户输入设备。 输入设备被实现为人体工程学手动控制（10），并且提供用于监视接入设备的状态和互锁的装置。 手控制器（10）可以向操作者施加振动力反馈以警告或指示各种操作状态和不正确的操作者请求。 微处理器（12）被提供在手控制器本地，并与从OEM和售后传感器读取传感器数据的主计算机（112）通信。 主计算机（112）相对于处理的传感器数据和诸如从手控制接收的操作者请求的其它参数向本地微处理器（22）发送命令。 本地微处理器（22）锁定操作员控制，并响应于接收到的主机命令向操作者指示各种警告。

公开(公告)号：WO2008070779A3

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：PCT/US2007/086646

申请日：2007-12-06

Applicant: THE BRAUN CORPORATION ,  HEIGL, Keith, D.

Inventor： HEIGL, Keith, D.

IPC: G08C19/12

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating movement of a powered sliding door module and an acdess ramp for a vehicle is shown in Fi 5 An OEM key fob (26a) is modified to send a non-OEM signal when a passenger side sliding door button is pressed A non-OE controller (70) receives the non-OEM signal and, depending on whether the passenge side sliding door is opened or closed, and wh the access ramp is stowed or deployed, sends the OEM signal to open the door before deplying the ramp, or delays sending the OE signal until the ramp is stowed In another embodiment, an OEM receiver is modified to receive a non-OEM singal and the controll configured to receive the OEM signal and send or delay sending of the non-OEM signal depending on the condition of the door and ramp.

公开(公告)号：WO2008022078A2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/075818

申请日：2007-08-13

Applicant: THE BRAUN CORPORATION ,  HEIGL, Keith, D. ,  GILMORE, Justin, C. ,  HENSELEIT, Andrew, L.

Inventor： HEIGL, Keith, D. ,  GILMORE, Justin, C. ,  HENSELEIT, Andrew, L.

IPC: B60P1/43 ,  B60P1/44 ,  B60P3/00

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: 用于车辆的接入系统包括连接到车辆数据总线的网关模块和经由网关总线耦合到网关模块的接口系统。 接口系统还耦合到斜坡控制子系统，其操作以收起并部署用于向车辆提供轮椅通道的坡道。 门控子系统耦合到车辆数据总线，并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与斜坡状态相关的信号从网关总线转发到车辆数据总线以协调门和斜坡的操作。

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：WO2003065960A3

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：PCT/US2003/000458

申请日：2003-01-08

Applicant: THE BRAUN CORPORATION ,  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: B66B9/20

Abstract: A vehicle access system for moving a passenger between the vehicle and ground. Some embodiments have an electrical system, a motive source (12) coupled to the electrical system, an arm (14) coupled to the motive source (12), a platform (22) coupled to the arm (14), and a safety restraint system (202) coupled to the electrical system and the platform (22). The vehicle access system has at least a vehicle access position and a ground access position, wherein the passenger can safely access the platform (22) at either access position. The platform (22) is unable to move from either access position until the safety restraint system (202) 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 (202) is subsequently removed.