公开(公告)号：US08191442B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US10901454

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: Knight Ko ,  Eric Tsui ,  Brian Ganter ,  William Farmer

Inventor： Knight Ko ,  Eric Tsui ,  Brian Ganter ,  William Farmer

IPC: F16D41/07

CPC classification number: E05F11/505 ,  E05F15/689 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  Y10T74/19637 ,  Y10T74/19828

Abstract: An electro-mechanical actuator is provided resisting back driving of a gear train in at least one direction. The actuator includes an internal gear train. A clutch is coupled to an output of the gear train and transmits a driving force from the gear train to a clutch output. When a back driving force is applied to the clutch output in at least one direction, the clutch assumes a locked configuration. When the clutch is in a locked configuration the clutch resists rotational movement of the output and back driving of the gear train.

Abstract translation: 提供了机电致动器，其抵抗在至少一个方向上的齿轮系的驱动。 致动器包括内齿轮系。 离合器联接到齿轮系的输出并将驱动力从齿轮系传递到离合器输出。 当在至少一个方向上向后退驱动力施加到离合器输出时，离合器呈现锁定构型。 当离合器处于锁定构造时，离合器抵抗齿轮系的输出和后退驱动的旋转运动。

公开(公告)号：US20120118719A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13214146

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: William Harrop ,  Rey Farne

Inventor： William Harrop ,  Rey Farne

IPC: H01H3/00

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2669 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B60Q1/56 ,  H01H9/04

Abstract: An integrated assembly for a vehicle includes a release switch and at least one secondary electrical module positioned in the assembly such that, when the assembly is mounted to a vehicle, a centerline of the secondary electrical module is positioned substantially on a centerline of the vehicle and a portion of the release switch is positioned substantially on the vehicle centerline. An assembly consistent with the present disclosure may include a single switch providing multiple functions or multiple switches each providing a separate function.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的集成组件包括释放开关和定位在组件中的至少一个次级电气模块，使得当组件安装到车辆时，次级电气模块的中心线基本上定位在车辆的中心线上，并且 释放开关的一部分基本上位于车辆中心线上。 与本公开一致的组件可以包括提供多个功能的单个开关或各自提供单独功能的多个开关。

公开(公告)号：US08047028B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US11223435

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: William Farmer ,  Sumit Sharma ,  William Fort ,  Brian Ganter ,  Todd Meaney

Inventor： William Farmer ,  Sumit Sharma ,  William Fort ,  Brian Ganter ,  Todd Meaney

IPC: B60R25/02

CPC classification number: B60R25/02153 ,  Y10T70/5664 ,  Y10T292/1021

Abstract: A steering shaft lock actuator may include a motor having an output shaft, a drive train, and a lost motion device. The drive train may be coupled to the output shaft and may linearly urge a locking member to an unlocked position when the motor is energized. The lost motion device may be configured to store energy when the locking member is in the unlocked position and utilize the stored energy to drive the locking member toward a locked position with a steering shaft when the motor is de-energized.

Abstract translation: 转向轴锁定致动器可以包括具有输出轴，传动系和迷失运动装置的电动机。 传动系可以联接到输出轴，并且当电动机通电时可以将锁定构件线性推动到解锁位置。 迷失运动装置可以被配置为当锁定构件处于解锁位置时储存能量，并且当电动机断电时利用所存储的能量来驱动锁定构件朝向与转向轴的锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US08006526B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US11741656

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: William H. Fort ,  Knight Ko

Inventor： William H. Fort ,  Knight Ko

IPC: B60R25/02

CPC classification number: B60R25/02153 ,  Y10T70/5664 ,  Y10T70/5956

Abstract: A steering shaft lock actuator including at least one motor having an output shaft; a drive train coupled to the output shaft, a locking pawl coupled to the drive train; and a housing for at least partially enclosing the motor, the drive train, the locking pawl and the locking pin. The drive train may be configured to linearly urge the locking pawl and a locking pin between a locked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin extend at least partially out of the housing and unlocked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin are retracted toward the housing relative to the locked position. The locking pawl may be positioned to prevent rotational movement of the steering shaft when in the locked position. The locking pin may be positioned to lock the actuator to a steering shaft interface when in the locked position.

Abstract translation: 一种转向轴锁定致动器，包括具有输出轴的至少一个电动机; 耦合到输出轴的传动系，联接到传动系的锁定爪; 以及用于至少部分地包围电动机，传动系，锁定爪和锁定销的壳体。 驱动系可以被配置为在锁定位置之间线性地推动锁定爪和锁定销，其中锁定爪和锁定销至少部分地延伸出壳体和解锁位置，其中锁定爪和锁定销朝向 壳体相对于锁定位置。 锁定爪可以被定位成在处于锁定位置时防止转向轴的旋转运动。 锁定销可以被定位成在处于锁定位置时将致动器锁定到转向轴接口。

公开(公告)号：US20100315267A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12713441

申请日：2010-02-26

Applicant: Kenny Chung ,  Benjamin K. Yuen ,  Louis R. Lamborghini ,  Thomas E. Babington

Inventor： Kenny Chung ,  Benjamin K. Yuen ,  Louis R. Lamborghini ,  Thomas E. Babington

IPC: H03M11/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/9622 ,  B60R25/24 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/960705 ,  H03K2217/960785

Abstract: A touch sensor system. The touch sensor system may include a touch sensor configured to provide an output in response to contact with a touch area, a controller coupled to the touch sensor and configured to provide a code representative of the output and a memory coupled to the controller. The memory may be configured to receive and store the code in a first time interval and to provide the code in a second time interval wherein the second time interval begins after the first time interval ends. Adjacent key suppression algorithms are also provided.

Abstract translation: 触摸传感器系统。 触摸传感器系统可以包括被配置为响应于与触摸区域的接触而提供输出的触摸传感器，耦合到触摸传感器并被配置为提供表示输出的代码和耦合到控制器的存储器的控制器。 存储器可以被配置为在第一时间间隔中接收和存储代码，并且在第二时间间隔中提供代码，其中第二时间间隔在第一时间间隔结束之后开始。 还提供了相邻的关键抑制算法。

公开(公告)号：US20090278641A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12468860

申请日：2009-05-19

Applicant: Kayvan Hedayat

Inventor： Kayvan Hedayat

IPC: H01F13/00

CPC classification number: G01B7/003 ,  F15B15/2861

Abstract: A cylinder position sensor system including a cylinder barrel; a piston disposed within the cylinder barrel; a piston rod coupled to the piston, at least one magnet coupled to the piston; and at least one sense element positioned outside of the piston barrel. The magnet establishes a field sensed by the sense element for providing an indication of the position of the piston.

Abstract translation: 一种气缸位置传感器系统，包括气缸筒; 设置在所述气缸筒内的活塞; 联接到所述活塞的活塞杆，联接到所述活塞的至少一个磁体; 以及位于活塞筒外侧的至少一个感测元件。 磁体建立由感测元件感测的场，用于提供活塞位置的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20090095119A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12206661

申请日：2008-09-08

Applicant: Susan M. Barnabo ,  Ronald I. Frank

Inventor： Susan M. Barnabo ,  Ronald I. Frank

IPC: G05G1/04

CPC classification number: G05G1/04 ,  H03K17/97 ,  Y10T74/20201 ,  Y10T74/20492 ,  Y10T74/20612

Abstract: A lever assembly. The assembly may include a lever, a shaft coupled to the lever for supporting pivotal movement of the lever, a magnet coupled to the lever, the magnet being configured to rotate upon pivotal movement of the lever, and magnetic field sensor positioned adjacent the magnet for providing an output representative to position of the lever.

Abstract translation: 杠杆组件。 组件可以包括杠杆，联接到杠杆的轴，用于支撑杠杆的枢转运动;耦合到杠杆的磁体;磁体构造成在杠杆的枢转运动时旋转，以及位于磁体附近的磁场传感器， 为杠杆的位置提供输出代表。

公开(公告)号：US07469604B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11552120

申请日：2006-10-23

Applicant: Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

Inventor： Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

IPC: G01L3/00 ,  H01F1/03

CPC classification number: G01L3/102 ,  G01L3/104

Abstract: A sensor includes a shaft and a magnetic sensor. The shaft may have at least one magnetized active region. The magnetic sensor may be configured to sense a magnetic field about the shaft, and may provide an output representative of torque applied to the shaft, shaft rotational speed and shaft rotational position.

Abstract translation: 传感器包括轴和磁传感器。 轴可以具有至少一个磁化活性区域。 磁传感器可以被配置为感测围绕轴的磁场，并且可以提供代表施加到轴的转矩，轴转速和轴旋转位置的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20080257069A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11719005

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Norman Poirier ,  Daniel Nachtigal

Inventor： Norman Poirier ,  Daniel Nachtigal

IPC: G01L3/02 ,  G01L3/00 ,  F16D3/84

CPC classification number: G01L3/109

Abstract: A torque sensing assembly (10) includes a first sensor assembly (50) configured for sensing at least a portion of a magnetic field of a first portion (22) of a rotating shaft assembly (12) and generating a first signal (52). A second sensor assembly (56) is configured for sensing at least a portion of a magnetic field of a second portion (26) of the rotating shaft assembly (12) and generating a second signal (58). A common mode detection circuit (54) is configured for combining the first and second signals to form a combined signal and processing the combined signal to at least partially remove a common mode signal from the combined signal and generate an output signal.

Abstract translation: 转矩检测组件（10）包括被配置为感测旋转轴组件（12）的第一部分（22）的磁场的至少一部分并且产生第一信号（52）的第一传感器组件（50）。 第二传感器组件（56）被配置用于感测旋转轴组件（12）的第二部分（26）的磁场的至少一部分并且产生第二信号（58）。 共模检测电路（54）被配置为组合第一和第二信号以形成组合信号并且处理组合信号以至少部分地从组合信号中去除共模信号并产生输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US07439735B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10753093

申请日：2004-01-07

Applicant: Susan M. Barnabo ,  Mark Freeman ,  Kayvan Hedayat

Inventor： Susan M. Barnabo ,  Mark Freeman ,  Kayvan Hedayat

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: G01D5/147 ,  B60N2/06 ,  B60N2002/0272

Abstract: A position sensor including a sensor assembly adapted to mount to a first rail of an automotive seat rail assembly. The sensor assembly includes a Hall device and a magnet. The assembly is mountable to the first rail to cause a first output of the Hall device when the first rail is in a first position relative to a second rail of the automotive seat rail assembly, and to cause a second output of the Hall device when the first rail is in a second position relative to the second rail.

Abstract translation: 一种位置传感器，包括适于安装到汽车座椅导轨组件的第一轨道的传感器组件。 传感器组件包括霍尔装置和磁体。 当第一轨道相对于汽车座椅导轨组件的第二轨道处于第一位置时，组件可安装到第一轨道以引起霍尔设备的第一输出，并且当霍尔设备的第二输出 第一轨道相对于第二轨道处于第二位置。