公开(公告)号：US20080116895A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11873901

申请日：2007-10-17

Applicant: Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

Inventor： Kayvan Hedayat ,  Norman Poirier

IPC: G01N27/72

CPC classification number: G01M15/11 ,  G01L23/14

Abstract: A system and method for non-contact engine parameter sensing. A magnetized engine component establishes a magnetic field that varies in response to stress imparted within the engine. A magnetic field sensing element spaced from the magnetized engine component is configured to provide an output indicative of a state of combustion in response to the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 一种用于非接触式发动机参数检测的系统和方法。 磁化发动机部件建立响应于发动机内施加的应力而变化的磁场。 与磁化发动机部件间隔开的磁场感测元件被配置为提供响应于磁场指示燃烧状态的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20080032516A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11773228

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: Dave Cummings ,  Michael O'Reilly ,  Neal Pugh ,  Mark Vincent

Inventor： Dave Cummings ,  Michael O'Reilly ,  Neal Pugh ,  Mark Vincent

IPC: H01R33/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/745 ,  H01R13/5213

Abstract: An electrical connector including a receptacle terminal having a tubular member configured to receive at least a portion of a plug-type terminal. The receptacle terminal includes a slot extending axially along at least a portion of said tubular member and a resiliently expandable member disposed around the tubular member.

Abstract translation: 一种电连接器，包括具有管状构件的插座端子，所述管状构件构造成容纳插塞式端子的至少一部分。 插座端子包括沿着所述管状构件的至少一部分轴向延伸的槽和围绕管状构件设置的可弹性扩张构件。

公开(公告)号：US07213482B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US10384181

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: Henry Minasian ,  William H. Fort

Inventor： Henry Minasian ,  William H. Fort

IPC: F16H35/00

CPC classification number: E05B81/25 ,  F16D43/02 ,  Y10T74/18816 ,  Y10T74/19614 ,  Y10T74/19684 ,  Y10T74/19828

Abstract: An electro-mechanical actuator is provided that minimizes back drive effort by de-coupling the internal drive train of the actuator from the actuator output using a clutch. The clutch facilitates transfer of power to an output gear stage when the actuator motor is energized, but disengages the output gear stage when the actuator motor is de-energized. When the actuator output is manually operated, the clutch disengages the output gear stage, thereby reducing the number of gears that must be back driven by the manual actuation.

Abstract translation: 提供一种机电致动器，其通过使用离合器将致动器的内部传动系与致动器输出解耦而使后驱动力最小化。 当致动器电动机通电时，离合器便于将功率传递到输出齿轮级，但是当致动器电动机断电时，离合器输出齿轮级。 当执行器输出被手动操作时，离合器使输出齿轮级脱离，从而减少必须通过手动致动来驱动的齿轮的数量。

公开(公告)号：US07159840B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US11041081

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Kevin L. Young ,  Scott Baker

Inventor： Kevin L. Young ,  Scott Baker

IPC: F16K31/00

CPC classification number: F16K31/0634 ,  F16K31/0655 ,  F16K31/0696 ,  H01F7/088 ,  H01F7/1607

Abstract: A solenoid valve is provided generally including a bobbin for supporting a coil and a core located adjacent to the bobbin. An armature is movably disposed relative to the core. A plunger is coupled to the armature and movable with the armature. A seal is coupled to the plunger, with the seal movable between an open position and a closed position sealingly engaged with a valve seat. The solenoid valve further includes a plunger damper which includes a resilient feature that is configured to engage the plunger when the seal moves toward the closed position. The plunger damper may damp, or cushion, any impact between the seal and the valve seat.

Abstract translation: 电磁阀通常设置有用于支撑线圈的绕线管和位于绕线筒附近的芯。 电枢相对于磁芯可移动地设置。 柱塞联接到电枢并可与电枢一起移动。 密封件联接到柱塞，密封件可在打开位置和与阀座密封地接合的关闭位置之间移动。 电磁阀还包括柱塞阻尼器，其包括弹性特征，该弹性特征构造成当密封件朝向关闭位置移动时接合柱塞。 柱塞阻尼器可以阻塞或缓冲密封件和阀座之间的任何冲击。

公开(公告)号：US07119671B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10761129

申请日：2004-01-20

Applicant: Ronald Frank ,  Matthew De Remer ,  Adam Young

Inventor： Ronald Frank ,  Matthew De Remer ,  Adam Young

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/48 ,  B60R21/01546 ,  B60R2021/01265 ,  B60R2022/4816 ,  H05K3/284

Abstract: A seat buckle sensor system is provided that provides an output representative of a lock condition of a seat belt buckle. The system includes a magnet on an end of a seat buckle lock pin and a Hall device. The lock pin, and magnet on the end thereof, move between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the Hall device. The magnet imparts a first magnetic flux on the Hall device in the locked position causing the Hall device to produce a first output. The magnet imparts a second magnetic flux on the Hall device in the unlocked position causing the Hall device to produce a second output.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种座椅扣式传感器系统，其提供代表安全带扣的锁定状态的输出。 该系统包括在座扣扣销和霍尔装置的一端的磁体。 锁定销和其端部上的磁体相对于霍尔装置在锁定位置和解锁位置之间移动。 磁体在锁定位置的霍尔器件上施加第一磁通，使霍尔器件产生第一输出。 磁体在解锁位置的霍尔器件上施加第二磁通量，从而使霍尔元件产生第二输出。

公开(公告)号：US20060208153A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11419352

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: P. Clugston

Inventor： P. Clugston

IPC: G01J1/20 ,  G01C21/24

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/0485

Abstract: A solar sensor that utilizes a blocking element and curved reflective element between the sun and a photo-sensitive electronic device to provide high signal levels and the ability to shape the angular response of the overall sensor. A particular angular response can be achieved by combining the attenuating affects of the blocking element with the increased response affects of the curved reflector. These two elements may be combined into one physical structure, or may be separate. Further, the present invention contemplates the use of multiple blocking elements and multiple reflectors.

Abstract translation: 一种太阳能传感器，其利用阻挡元件和在太阳和感光电子设备之间的弯曲反射元件，以提供高信号水平和整形传感器的角度响应的能力。 可以通过将阻挡元件的衰减影响与弯曲反射器的增加的响应影响相结合来实现特定的角度响应。 这两个元件可以组合成一个物理结构，或者可以是分开的。 此外，本发明考虑使用多个阻挡元件和多个反射器。

公开(公告)号：US07098653B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10314911

申请日：2002-12-09

Applicant: Norman Poirier

Inventor： Norman Poirier

IPC: G01B7/30

CPC classification number: G01D5/24404

Abstract: A phase angle determining circuit for determining a phase angle from a first input signal and a second input signal includes an input circuit configured to receive the first input signal and the second input signal and to provide a third signal, and an output circuit configured to receive the third signal and to provide an output signal representative of the phase angle. The first and second signal may be provided by a transducer. The transducer may be a steering wheel transducer and the phase angle determining system may be utilized in a vehicle system to control a vehicle system based on the phase angle of the steering wheel.

公开(公告)号：US07021415B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-04

申请号：US10712764

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: William Farmer ,  Gary Kinnear ,  Thomas P. Schregardus ,  Yuly Yanishevsky

Inventor： William Farmer ,  Gary Kinnear ,  Thomas P. Schregardus ,  Yuly Yanishevsky

IPC: B60T7/02

CPC classification number: B60T13/741 ,  F16D65/0006 ,  F16D65/0018 ,  F16D65/18 ,  F16D2121/24 ,  F16D2125/48 ,  F16D2125/50 ,  F16D2125/52 ,  F16D2131/00

Abstract: An electrically actuated parking brake system and actuator therefor. The actuator includes a motor having a drive shaft, and a gear train coupled to the drive shaft, wherein the gear train provides at least one mechanical output from the actuator. The gear train may include a drive gear coupled to the drive shaft, a driven gear coupled to the drive gear, and a planetary gear set coupled to the driven gear. Various configurations are provided for isolating actuator components for controlling audible noise, including sub-frame isolation configurations, motor isolation configurations, and gear train isolation configurations.

Abstract translation: 一种电动驻车制动系统及其执行机构。 致动器包括具有驱动轴的马达和耦合到驱动轴的齿轮系，其中齿轮系提供来自致动器的至少一个机械输出。 齿轮系可以包括联接到驱动轴的驱动齿轮，联接到驱动齿轮的从动齿轮和联接到从动齿轮的行星齿轮组。 提供了用于隔离用于控制可听见噪声的致动器部件的各种构造，包括子框架隔离构造，电动机隔离构造和齿轮系隔离配置。

公开(公告)号：US07009386B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10038747

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Gerald Tromblee ,  Kayvan Hedayat

Inventor： Gerald Tromblee ,  Kayvan Hedayat

IPC: G01B7/14

CPC classification number: B60R21/01554 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/06 ,  B60N2/14 ,  B60N2002/0272 ,  G01D5/145 ,  G01D5/147 ,  G01D5/2497 ,  G01D11/245

Abstract: A non-contact position sensor including a plurality of sensor elements configured in an array. Each of the sensor elements is configured to provide an output associated with each of a plurality of positions of a sensor control element relative to the position sensor, whereby a separate combination of the outputs is provided for each of the positions. In one embodiment, the sensor elements may be Hall effect sensors, and the sensor control element may be a magnet. In another embodiment, the sensor elements may be Hall effect sensors and the sensor control element may be a shunt for blocking a magnetic field the Hall effect sensors. A vehicle seat position sensor system and a method of sensing vehicle seat position are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种非接触位置传感器，其包括以阵列形式配置的多个传感器元件。 每个传感器元件被配置为提供与传感器控制元件相对于位置传感器的多个位置中的每一个相关联的输出，从而为每个位置提供输出的单独组合。 在一个实施例中，传感器元件可以是霍尔效应传感器，并且传感器控制元件可以是磁体。 在另一个实施例中，传感器元件可以是霍尔效应传感器，并且传感器控制元件可以是用于阻挡霍尔效应传感器的磁场的分流器。 还提供了车辆座椅位置传感器系统和感测车辆座椅位置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06942227B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10267090

申请日：2002-07-19

Applicant: Joe Heller ,  William H. Fort

Inventor： Joe Heller ,  William H. Fort

IPC: B60G17/016 ,  B60G17/0185 ,  B60G21/055 ,  B60G17/005

CPC classification number: B60G21/0556 ,  B60G17/0162 ,  B60G17/0185 ,  B60G21/0555 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2202/413 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2202/442 ,  B60G2204/46 ,  B60G2400/82 ,  B60G2600/02 ,  B60G2600/08 ,  B60G2600/26 ,  B60G2600/73 ,  B60G2800/24 ,  B60G2800/80

Abstract: A failsafe actuator for returning an actuator driven element to a failsafe position in case of a failure condition is provided. The failsafe actuator may include mechanical or electrical means to provide a failsafe function. Such a failsafe actuator may be used in a stabilizer bar system of a vehicle to ensure that at least one stabilizer bar is returned to a failsafe or engaged condition should a failure condition occur when the stabilizer bar is disengaged. Various failure conditions can include loss of electrical power to the actuator or some internal actuator failures.

Abstract translation: 在故障情况下提供用于将致动器驱动元件返回到故障安全位置的故障保护致动器。 故障安全致动器可以包括用于提供故障保护功能的机械或电气装置。 这种故障安全致动器可以用在车辆的稳定杆系统中，以确保当稳定杆脱离时出现故障情况，至少一个稳定杆返回故障保护或接合状态。 各种故障条件可能包括致动器的电力损失或某些内部执行器故障。