Active grill shutter actuation system

    公开(公告)号:US09889735B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US15017085

    申请日:2016-02-05

    发明人: Aaron Peter Klop

    摘要: A grille shutter actuation system for a vehicle includes a grille shutter, a linear actuator having a cylinder with first and second orifices and a piston. The piston is connected to the grille shutter for moving same. Fluid is pumped into one of the orifices through first or second hoses for moving the piston. A bi-directional motor is connected to the pump, and a controller controls a direction of rotation of a motor shaft in response to an input. A control module provides the input to the controller which determines whether fluid is pumped into the first or second orifice dependent upon the direction of rotation of the shaft. The input is determined by the control module based on information from the controller and/or a sensor associated with the grille shutter. The pump and motor may be remotely mounted within an engine compartment, for example, a distance from the linear actuator(s).

    Four and six-point seat belt systems

    公开(公告)号:US09884608B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-06

    申请号:US15215163

    申请日:2016-07-20

    IPC分类号: B60R22/00 B60R22/34 B60R22/02

    摘要: A seat belt assembly includes a first lap belt portion having an anchored end and a first plate, and a second lap belt portion having an anchored end and a second plate. A first shoulder belt having a retractor end and a buckle end extends through a first slot in the first plate between the retractor end and the buckle end. A second shoulder belt having a retractor end and a tongue end extends through a first slot in the second plate between the retractor end and the tongue end. The buckle end is fixedly attached to a buckle and the tongue end is fixedly attached to a tongue. The buckle and the tongue are releasably attachable.

    Compact aircraft cabin attendant seat

    公开(公告)号:US09856024B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-02

    申请号:US14301598

    申请日:2014-06-11

    摘要: A compact aircraft cabin crew attendant seat includes a seat back portion, a shell that encloses the seat back portion, a head rest portion mounted to a top portion of the seat back portion, and a seat portion or squab. The seat portion includes a hinge that is slidably attached within a vertical slot in the shell, allowing the seat portion to be folded down in an open position of the crew attendant seat for use. The seat portion hinge moves vertically between an upper position in the compact closed position and a lower position in the open position. A major portion of the crew attendant seat is formed from high strength carbon fiber reinforced composite to reduces weight. A vertical shock absorption system is configured to absorb energy during a crash landing.