公开(公告)号：US06830278B2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-14

申请号：US10439042

申请日：2003-05-14

Applicant: Ryozo Yoshizawa ,  Isamu Nakanishi

Inventor： Ryozo Yoshizawa ,  Isamu Nakanishi

IPC: B60N202

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60N2/4228 ,  B60N2/4279 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/865 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/01562 ,  B60R2021/0011 ,  B60R2021/0048

Abstract: A vehicle occupant protection apparatus includes a headrest control unit for drive-controlling a headrest actuating mechanism. This control unit itself predicts that a vehicle behind is about to impact its own vehicle, and controls the headrest actuating mechanism to move a seat headrest forward and thereby reduce the size of the gap between the headrest and the neck of the occupant of the seat.

Abstract translation: 车辆乘员保护装置包括用于驱动控制头枕致动机构的头枕控制单元。 该控制单元本身预测后方的车辆将会碰撞其本身的车辆，并且控制头枕致动机构向前移动座椅头枕，从而减小座椅与座椅的乘员的颈部之间的间隙的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US06792342B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US10227781

申请日：2002-08-26

Applicant: David S. Breed ,  Wilbur E. DuVall ,  Jeffrey L. Morin ,  Kunhong Xu

Inventor： David S. Breed ,  Wilbur E. DuVall ,  Jeffrey L. Morin ,  Kunhong Xu

IPC: B60R2132

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/015 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/0244 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60N2/0252 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/067 ,  B60N2/28 ,  B60N2/2806 ,  B60N2/2863 ,  B60N2/66 ,  B60N2/68 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/853 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/01526 ,  B60R21/0153 ,  B60R21/01536 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R22/201 ,  B60R2021/26094 ,  B60R2021/2765 ,  B60R2022/288 ,  B60R2022/4685 ,  G01G19/4142 ,  G01G23/3728 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: Arrangement and method for controlling a component in a vehicle in which at least one morphological characteristic of an occupant is measured and a current position of at least a part of a seat on which the occupant is situated is obtained. The component is controlled based on the measured morphological characteristic(s) and the current position of the seat. The component may be an occupant restraint device, such as an airbag whose inflation, deflation and/or deployment direction is/are controlled.

公开(公告)号：US06689962B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US09849559

申请日：2001-05-04

Applicant: David S. Breed ,  Wilbur E. DuVall ,  Wendell C. Johnson

Inventor： David S. Breed ,  Wilbur E. DuVall ,  Wendell C. Johnson

IPC: B60K2804

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/015 ,  B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/0244 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60N2/0252 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/06 ,  B60N2/067 ,  B60N2/28 ,  B60N2/2806 ,  B60N2/2863 ,  B60N2/66 ,  B60N2/68 ,  B60N2/806 ,  B60N2/809 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/853 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/01526 ,  B60R21/0153 ,  B60R21/01536 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/203 ,  B60R22/201 ,  B60R2021/26094 ,  B60R2021/2765 ,  B60R2022/288 ,  B60R2022/4685 ,  G01G19/4142 ,  G01G23/3728 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: Vehicle seat including a cushion defining a surface adapted to support an occupying item, a spring system arranged underneath the cushion and a sensor arranged in association with the spring system and/or cushion for generating a signal based on downward movement of the cushion caused by occupancy of the seat which is indicative of the weight of the occupying item. The sensor can be a spring retained at both ends and which is tensioned upon downward movement of the cushion whereby a force in the spring indicative of weight of the occupying item is measured. The sensor can also include strain gages, e.g., SAW strain gages.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅，其包括限定适于支撑占用物品的表面的衬垫，布置在衬垫下方的弹簧系统和与弹簧系统和/或衬垫相关联地布置的传感器，用于基于由占用引起的衬垫的向下运动产生信号 的座位，表示占用物品的重量。 传感器可以是保持在两端的弹簧，并且在缓冲件的向下运动时被张紧，由此测量弹簧中表示占用物品的重量的力。 传感器还可以包括应变计，例如SAW应变计。

公开(公告)号：US06607242B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US10015370

申请日：2001-12-12

Applicant: Gabriel Estrada ,  Mercedes Castelo ,  Luis Otero ,  Thomas J. Fowler ,  Ernesto E. Blanco ,  H. Winston Maue

Inventor： Gabriel Estrada ,  Mercedes Castelo ,  Luis Otero ,  Thomas J. Fowler ,  Ernesto E. Blanco ,  H. Winston Maue

IPC: B60N242

CPC classification number: B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/888

Abstract: A head restraint assembly includes a curved support member for upwardly and forwardly deploying a headrest. The support member is selectively locked and unlocked to alternately maintain the headrest in a retracted position or deploy the headrest. A vehicle impact sensor signals the release of the support member when a vehicle impact is sensed. The headrest is deployed quickly and effectively until it reaches its potential full deployment, or until an occupant's head contacts the headrest.

公开(公告)号：US20030090133A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：US10280171

申请日：2002-10-25

Inventor： John F. Nathan ,  David A. Hein

IPC: B60N002/42

CPC classification number: B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/832 ,  B60N2/853 ,  B60N2/856 ,  B60N2002/0268

Abstract: A control system and method for automatically adjusting the position of a headrest of a seat assembly for a vehicle. The control system includes at least one occupancy sensor disposed within the seat assembly for detecting the presence of a passenger in the seat assembly and at least one passenger position sensor disposed proximate to the headrest for detecting the position of a passenger's head relative to the position of the headrest. A control module monitors the output of the at least one occupancy and position sensors and generates a control signal instructing the at least one drive motor to reposition the headrest to adjust to the presence and position of the passenger in the seat.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动调节用于车辆的座椅组件的头枕的位置的控制系统和方法。 控制系统包括设置在座椅组件内的至少一个占用传感器，用于检测座椅组件中的乘客的存在以及靠近头枕设置的至少一个乘员位置传感器，用于检测乘客头部相对于座椅组件的位置的位置 头枕 控制模块监视所述至少一个占用和位置传感器的输出，并产生指示所述至少一个驱动马达重新定位所述头枕以适应所述乘客在所述座椅中的存在和位置的控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US06557933B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US10146090

申请日：2002-05-15

Applicant: John E Schambre ,  Marcus G Washington ,  Jack Soullier ,  Liliana Neag ,  Louis D DeLellis

Inventor： John E Schambre ,  Marcus G Washington ,  Jack Soullier ,  Liliana Neag ,  Louis D DeLellis

IPC: B60N248

CPC classification number: B60N2/20 ,  B60N2/3013 ,  B60N2/36 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/835

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat frame assembly has a headrest movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The frame assembly comprises a seatback frame operatively engaged with the headrest, a cable, and a rod having an extension. The seatback frame is pivotable from a use position to a lowered position, while the cable extends between the headrest and a fixed point. A tensioner is attached to the seatback frame, and is adapted to wind the cable on the extension when the seatback frame is pivoted toward the lowered position.

Abstract translation: 机动车辆座椅框架组件具有可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动的头枕。 框架组件包括与头枕可操作地接合的座椅靠背框架，电缆和具有延伸部的杆。 座椅靠背框架可从使用位置枢转到降低位置，而电缆在头枕和固定点之间延伸。 张紧器附接到座椅靠背框架，并且当座椅靠背框架朝向下降位置枢转时适于将电缆卷绕在延伸部上。

公开(公告)号：US06540298B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09849991

申请日：2001-05-08

Applicant: Roland Och ,  Werner Seppelt ,  Gerd Fischer

Inventor： Roland Och ,  Werner Seppelt ,  Gerd Fischer

IPC: B60N248

CPC classification number: B60N2/829

Abstract: A system for the displacement of a neck rest in response to the displacement of a vehicle seat in an automobile, wherein the neck rest is mounted to a first structural part which is height-displaceably mounted to a second structural part, the latter being fixedly secured to the rest of the seat, the system having the following features: a rope defining a loop to transfer a force along the loop, one section of the rope being connected to the first structural part, the rope being guided about two spaced idle rollers, one of the rollers being rotatably supported by the seat and the other by the second structural part a first coupling part fixedly connected to the rope a second coupling part fixedly connected to the vehicle a coupling element movably supported on the seat and selectively engageable with the first coupling part actuating means for the coupling element on the seat adapted to coact with the second coupling part in response to the position of the seat such that in a forward position and upon displacement of the seat from the forward towards the rear position along a predetermined path or upon displacement of the seat from a rear position towards the forward position after a predetermined path the second coupling part coacts with the actuating means such that the coupling element is positively connected to the first coupling part and the second coupling part and locking means which lock the first coupling part when the coupling element is in disengagement with the first coupling part.

Abstract translation: 一种用于响应于汽车中的车辆座椅的位移而使颈部座椅移位的系统，其中颈部安装到第一结构部件，该第一结构部件高度可移动地安装到第二结构部件，第二结构部件固定地固定 该系统具有以下特征：绳索限定一个沿着环路传递力的环，绳索的一个部分连接到第一结构部分，绳索围绕两个间隔的空转辊被引导， 其中一个辊被座椅可旋转地支撑，另一个由第二结构部分的第一联接部分固定地连接到固定地连接到车辆联接元件的绳索第二联接部分，该第二联接部件可移动地支撑在座椅上并且可选择地与第一联接部件制动装置 用于响应于座椅的位置而适于与第二联接部分共同作用的座椅上的联接元件，使得在前进位置 并且当沿着预定路径从座椅的前部向后位置移动时，或者在预定路径之后座椅从后部位置朝向前部位置移动，第二联接部分与致动装置共同作用，使得联接元件 被连接到第一联接部分和第二联接部分以及当联接元件与第一联接部件分离时锁定第一联接部件的锁定装置。

公开(公告)号：US20010042976A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-22

申请号：US09891432

申请日：2001-06-26

Inventor： David S. Breed ,  Wilbur E. DuVall ,  Wendell C. Johnson

IPC: B60R021/32

CPC classification number: B60R21/01536 ,  B60J10/00 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/2806 ,  B60N2/2863 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R16/037 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/01534 ,  B60R21/01538 ,  B60R21/0154 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R21/01544 ,  B60R21/01548 ,  B60R21/01552 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/21656 ,  B60R21/276 ,  B60R22/20 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60R2021/01315 ,  B60R2021/23153 ,  B60R2021/26094 ,  B60R2021/2765 ,  B60R2022/208 ,  B60R2022/4825 ,  E05F15/43 ,  E05F15/431 ,  E05F2015/433 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  G01F23/0076 ,  G01F23/20 ,  G01F23/2962 ,  G01S7/417 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S13/04 ,  G01S15/04 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G10K2210/1282 ,  G10K2210/3219

Abstract: System and method for analyzing motion of occupants of the vehicle in which a wave-receiving system receives waves from spaces above seats of the vehicle in which the occupants would normally be situated and a processor coupled to the wave-receiving system determines movement of any occupants based on the received waves. The wave-receiving system may be arranged on a rear view mirror, in a headliner, roof, ceiling or windshield header, in an A-Pillar or B-Pillar, above a top surface of an instrument panel, and in connection with a steering wheel or an airbag module. The processor can be programmed to determine the location of the head, chest and/or torso of any occupants. If it determines the location of the head of any occupants, it could monitor the position thereof to determine whether the occupant is falling asleep or becoming incapacitated.

Abstract translation: 用于分析车辆乘员的运动的系统和方法，其中波接收系统从乘客通常所在的车辆上方的空间接收波，并且耦合到波接收系统的处理器确定任何乘客的运动 基于收到的波。 波形接收系统可以布置在后视镜上，位于仪表板顶表面上方的A柱或B柱中的顶篷，屋顶，天花板或挡风玻璃集管中，并且与转向 车轮或安全气囊模块。 处理器可以被编程以确定任何乘客的头部，胸部和/或躯干的位置。 如果确定任何乘客的头部的位置，它可以监视其位置，以确定乘客是否正在入睡或丧失行为能力。

公开(公告)号：US20010038698A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-08

申请号：US09838920

申请日：2001-04-20

Inventor： David S. Breed ,  Wilbur E. Du Vall ,  Wendell C. Johnson

IPC: H04B001/00 ,  H04R005/02 ,  H04B001/02

CPC classification number: B60R21/01536 ,  B60J10/00 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/2806 ,  B60N2/2863 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R16/037 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/01534 ,  B60R21/01538 ,  B60R21/0154 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R21/01544 ,  B60R21/01548 ,  B60R21/01552 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/21656 ,  B60R21/276 ,  B60R22/20 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/255 ,  B60R25/257 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60R2021/01315 ,  B60R2021/23153 ,  B60R2021/26094 ,  B60R2021/2765 ,  B60R2022/208 ,  B60R2022/4825 ,  E05F15/43 ,  E05F15/431 ,  E05F2015/433 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  G01F23/0076 ,  G01F23/20 ,  G01F23/2962 ,  G01S7/417 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S13/04 ,  G01S15/04 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06K9/00832 ,  G10K2210/1282 ,  G10K2210/3219

Abstract: Arrangement and method for controlling audio reception by occupants of a vehicle in which the position of any occupants is determined and the entertainment system controlled to provide specific sound for the occupants based on the determined positions of the occupants. Sound generating components of the entertainment system are automatically adjustable based on the determined position of the occupants. A hypersonic sound generating system may be used wherein ultrasonic frequency generators generate ultrasonic waves which mix with ultrasonic waves generated by another ultrasonic frequency generator to thereby cause the creation of new audio frequencies in an area determined based on the position of the occupants. In addition, the presence and direction of unwanted noise may be detected and sound created to cancel the unwanted noise in the area including the determined positions of any occupants.

Abstract translation: 基于确定的乘客位置，控制任何乘客的位置的车辆的乘客的音频接收的控制和娱乐系统被控制以为乘客提供特定声音的方法和方法。 娱乐系统的声音产生部件可根据所确定的乘员位置自动调节。 可以使用超音速声音发生系统，其中超声波发生器产生超声波，其与由另一个超声频率发生器产生的超声波混合，从而在基于乘员的位置确定的区域中产生新的音频。 此外，可以检测到不需要的噪声的存在和方向，并且产生声音以消除包括任何乘客的确定位置的区域中的不需要的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20010024032A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-27

申请号：US09778137

申请日：2001-02-07

Inventor： David S. Breed ,  Vittorio Castelli ,  Wendell C. Johnson ,  Wilbur E. DuVall

IPC: B60R021/32

CPC classification number: B60R21/0153 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/0248 ,  B60N2/0276 ,  B60N2/28 ,  B60N2/2806 ,  B60N2/2863 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/853 ,  B60N2/888 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R16/037 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/01534 ,  B60R21/01536 ,  B60R21/01538 ,  B60R21/01542 ,  B60R21/01544 ,  B60R21/01548 ,  B60R21/01552 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/21656 ,  B60R21/276 ,  B60R22/20 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60R2021/26094 ,  B60R2021/2765 ,  B60R2022/288 ,  B60R2022/4825 ,  G01S7/417 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/539 ,  G01S13/04 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06K9/00362

Abstract: Apparatus for disabling an airbag system for a seating position within a motor vehicle in which occupant sensors are situated adjacent or on a roof above the seat and the presence or absence of an occupant of the seating position is detected using the occupant sensor(s). The airbag system is disabled if the seating position is unoccupied. The position of an occupant is detected if the seating position is occupied and the airbag system is disabled if the occupant's position would result in injury to the occupant greater than any injury resulting from non-deployment. Further, the airbag deployment parameters, e.g., rate of inflation and time of deployment, may be modified based on the occupant's position to adjust inflation of the airbag according to proximity of the occupant to the airbag door.

Abstract translation: 用于使乘客传感器位于座椅上方邻近或屋顶上的机动车辆内的座位位置的乘客座椅的不安全气囊系统的设备，以及乘员传感器的乘客的存在或不存在。 如果座位位置未被占用，气囊系统将被禁用。 如果座位位置被占用，并且如果乘客的位置会导致对乘客的伤害大于由非部署造成的伤害，则检测到乘员的位置。 此外，可以基于乘员的位置来修改气囊展开参数，例如充气速率和展开时间，以根据乘员与安全气囊门的接近来调节气囊的膨胀。