Inflatable side curtain with fill tube
    1.
    发明授权
    Inflatable side curtain with fill tube 有权
    充气侧幕充气管

    公开(公告)号:US07163230B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-16

    申请号:US09840196

    申请日:2001-04-23

    IPC分类号: B60R21/22

    摘要: Apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable between the vehicle side structure (16) and a vehicle occupant. The device (14) defines an inflatable volume (58) that includes a forward portion (64) and a rearward portion (66). An inflation fluid source (24) is in fluid communication with a fill tube (22) and provides helium inflation fluid for inflating the device (14). The fill tube (22) includes outlet apertures (100) that direct the inflation fluid into the inflatable volume to inflate the device (14) initially to a first pressure and maintain the device inflated above a second pressure for a predetermined time. The inflation fluid directed into the inflatable volume (58) has a temperature and a pressure that are generally the same in the forward and rearward portions (64 and 66) during initial inflation of the device. The temperature is about equal to an ambient temperature in which the inflatable vehicle occupant protection device is inflated for at least 95% of the predetermined time.

    摘要翻译: 用于帮助保护车辆乘客的装置(10)包括可在车辆侧面结构(16)和车辆乘客之间充气的可充气车辆乘员保护装置(14)。 装置(14)限定包括前部(64)和后部(66)的可充气体积(58)。 充气流体源(24)与填充管(22)流体连通并且提供用于使装置(14)充气的氦充气流体。 填充管(22)包括出口孔(100),其将膨胀流体引导到可充气体积中,以将装置(14)初始膨胀至第一压力,并使装置在第二压力下膨胀达预定时间。 引导到可充气体积(58)中的充气流体在初始装置膨胀期间具有在前部和后部(64和66)中通常相同的温度和压力。 温度大约等于充气车辆乘员保护装置在预定时间的至少95%时充气的环境温度。

    Housing assembly for an air bag and vehicle horn switch
    2.
    再颁专利
    Housing assembly for an air bag and vehicle horn switch 有权
    气囊和汽车喇叭开关的外壳组件

    公开(公告)号:USRE39314E1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-03

    申请号:US09196029

    申请日:1998-11-19

    申请人: Hiroshi Nemoto

    发明人: Hiroshi Nemoto

    IPC分类号: B60R21/16

    CPC分类号: B60Q5/003 B60R21/21658

    摘要: An apparatus for enclosing an air bag (38) on a steering wheel (22) includes an inner cover (34) at least partially enclosing the air bag (38) and having a tear seam central portion (50) along which the inner cover ruptures upon inflation of the air bag (38). An outer cover (36) at least partially encloses the inner cover (34) and the air bag (38) and includes a tear seam central portion (49) with a length substantially equal to the length of the tear seam central portion (50) in the inner cover (34). A horn switch (58) is disposed between the inner and outer covers (34 and 36) for effecting operation of a horn. The horn switch (58) includes first and second tear seams (64, 65) aligned with the tear seam central portions (50 and 49) in the inner and outer covers (34 and 36). The first and second tear seams (64, 65) in the horn switch (58) have a combined length substantially less than the length of each of the tear seams (49 and 50).

    摘要翻译: 用于将气囊(38)封闭在方向盘(22)上的装置包括至少部分地封闭气囊(38)并具有撕裂中心部分(50)的内盖(34),内盖破裂 在气囊(38)膨胀时。 至少部分地包围内盖(34)和气囊(38)的外盖(36)并且包括具有与撕裂中心部分(50)的长度基本相等的长度的撕裂中心部分(49) 在内盖(34)中。 喇叭开关(58)设置在内盖和外盖(34和36)之间,用于进行喇叭的操作。 喇叭开关(58)包括与内盖和外盖(34和36)中的撕裂缝中心部分(50和49)对准的第一和第二撕裂接缝(64,65)。 喇叭开关(58)中的第一和第二撕裂接缝(64,65)的组合长度基本上小于每个撕裂接缝(49和50)的长度。

    Electrical switch assembly
    3.
    发明授权
    Electrical switch assembly 有权
    电气开关总成

    公开(公告)号:US06984796B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-10

    申请号:US10320798

    申请日:2002-12-16

    申请人: Mike Blossfeld

    发明人: Mike Blossfeld

    IPC分类号: H01H1/00

    摘要: An apparatus (10) includes a switch assembly (12). The switch assembly (12) includes a housing (16) and a set of contacts (14) supported by the housing. The set of contacts (14) includes a first contact (20) and a second contact (40). The first contact (20) includes a first pad portion (22) supported in the housing (16) and a first connector portion (26) protruding from the housing. The first connector portion (26) includes a compliant connector (220). The second contact (40) includes a second pad portion (42) supported in the housing (16) and a second connector portion (54) protruding from the housing. The second pad portion (42) is movable relative to and is engageable with the first pad portion (22). The second connector portion (54) includes a compliant connector (220).

    摘要翻译: 一种设备(10)包括开关组件(12)。 开关组件(12)包括壳体(16)和由壳体支撑的一组触头(14)。 该组触点(14)包括第一触点(20)和第二触点(40)。 第一触点(20)包括支撑在壳体(16)中的第一焊盘部分(22)和从壳体突出的第一连接器部分(26)。 第一连接器部分(26)包括柔性连接器(220)。 第二触点(40)包括支撑在壳体(16)中的第二焊盘部分(42)和从壳体突出的第二连接器部分(54)。 第二垫部分(42)可相对于第一垫片部分(22)相对并且可与第一垫片部分(22)接合。 第二连接器部分(54)包括柔性连接器(220)。

    Vehicle communication path tracing system for long range remote communication with a vehicle
    4.
    发明授权
    Vehicle communication path tracing system for long range remote communication with a vehicle 失效
    车辆通信跟踪系统,用于与车辆的远程远程通信

    公开(公告)号:US06968176B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-22

    申请号:US10074392

    申请日:2002-02-12

    IPC分类号: H04L12/28 H04Q7/20

    摘要: A vehicle communication path-tracing system (10) has a portable transmitter (12) and transceiver/controllers (14A–14N, 14T), located separately from the transmitter (12). A transmitter/controller (14T) is located at a target vehicle (16T) and at least one other transceiver/controller (e.g., 14A) is located at an intermediate location. An intermediate transceiver/controller receives a command signal intended for the target vehicle and transmits a retransmitted command signal intended for the target vehicle. The target transceiver/controller receives the retransmitted command signal and transmits an acknowledgement signal, intended for reception by the at least one intermediate transceiver/controller that transmitted the retransmitted command signal received at the target vehicle. The at least one intermediate transceiver/controller receives an acknowledgement signal and transmits a retransmitted acknowledgement signal.

    摘要翻译: 车辆通信路径跟踪系统(10)具有与发射器(12)分开定位的便携式发射器(12)和收发器/控制器(14A-14N,14T)。 发射器/控制器(14T)位于目标车辆(16T)处,并且至少一个其它收发器/控制器(例如,14A)位于中间位置。 中间收发器/控制器接收用于目标车辆的命令信号,并发送用于目标车辆的重发命令信号。 目标收发器/控制器接收重传的命令信号并发送旨在由至少一个中间收发器/控制器接收的确认信号,该中间收发器/控制器发送在目标车辆处接收的重发命令信号。 所述至少一个中间收发器/控制器接收确认信号并发送重传的确认信号。

    Steering column with improved housing
    5.
    发明授权
    Steering column with improved housing 失效
    改善住房的转向柱

    公开(公告)号:US06964211B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-15

    申请号:US09684729

    申请日:2000-10-06

    IPC分类号: B62D1/16 F16C27/06 F16C35/077

    摘要: A vehicle steering column (10) comprises an axially extending input shaft (12) for connecting to a vehicle steering wheel. The input shaft (12) is rotatable about an axis (A) upon rotation of the steering wheel. The vehicle steering column (10) also comprises a housing (16) at least partially enclosing the input shaft (12). A bearing (92) is interposed between the housing (16) and the input shaft (12) and supports the input shaft (12) for rotation about the axis (A). The housing (16) has at least one series of axially spaced, annular ribs (52) that at least partially extend around the bearing (92). Axially adjacent annular ribs (52) are separated by an annular groove (58). A gasket (100) is interposed between the bearing (92) and the ribs (52). The gasket (100) encircles the bearing (92). The ribs (52) resist axial movement of the gasket (100).

    摘要翻译: 车辆转向柱(10)包括用于连接到车辆方向盘的轴向延伸的输入轴(12)。 当方向盘旋转时,输入轴(12)能够围绕轴线(A)旋转。 车辆转向柱(10)还包括至少部分地包围输入轴(12)的壳体(16)。 轴承(92)插入在壳体(16)和输入轴(12)之间,并支撑输入轴(12)绕轴线(A)旋转。 壳体(16)具有至少一系列轴向隔开的环形肋(52),其至少部分地围绕轴承(92)延伸。 轴向相邻的环形肋(52)由环形凹槽(58)分开。 垫圈(100)插入在轴承(92)和肋(52)之间。 垫圈(100)围绕轴承(92)。 肋(52)抵抗垫圈(100)的轴向移动。

    Apparatus and method for determining vehicle occupant characteristic utilizing imaging with provided light
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for determining vehicle occupant characteristic utilizing imaging with provided light 失效
    利用所提供的光利用成像确定车辆乘员特性的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06947575B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-20

    申请号:US09865154

    申请日:2001-05-24

    CPC分类号: B60R21/01538 G06T7/254

    摘要: An apparatus (30) and associated method determine a vehicle occupant characteristic. An imager (32) collects a first image of an occupant location while the occupant location is subject to a first lighting condition. A light source (38) provides light onto the occupant location. The imager (32) collects a second image of the occupant location while the occupant location is subject to the first lighting condition and the provided light. A subtractor device (50) generates a third image of the occupant location indicative of the difference between the first and second images. An image processing device (52) processes the third image to determine the vehicle occupant characteristic.

    摘要翻译: 装置(30)和相关方法确定车辆乘员特性。 成像器(32)收集乘员位置的第一图像,同时乘客位置经受第一照明条件。 光源(38)向乘员位置提供光。 成像器(32)收集乘员位置的第二图像,同时乘客位置经受第一照明条件和所提供的光。 减法器装置(50)生成表示第一和第二图像之间的差异的乘员位置的第三图像。 图像处理装置(52)处理第三图像以确定车辆乘员特性。

    Electric steering apparatus
    7.
    发明授权
    Electric steering apparatus 有权
    电动转向装置

    公开(公告)号:US06923288B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-02

    申请号:US10239798

    申请日:2001-03-29

    IPC分类号: B62D5/00 B62D5/04 B62D5/09

    CPC分类号: B62D5/001 B62D5/006 B62D5/092

    摘要: A steering apparatus (10) for a vehicle having steerable wheels. The apparatus (10) comprises a rotatable vehicle steering wheel (12) and a first assembly (100) operatively coupled to the steering wheel. The first assembly (100) includes a sensor (30) for sensing applied torque and angular position of the steering wheel (12) and a first electronic control unit (50) for generating a first signal corresponding to the sensed torque and angular position of the steering wheel. A second assembly (100) is operatively coupled to the steerable wheels. The second assembly (100) includes a second electronic control unit (110) for receiving the first signal, a first electric motor (120) controlled by the second electronic control unit, and a steering gear (130) which is actuated by the first electric motor (120) to turn the steerable wheels of the vehicle. A signal transmitting conductor (250) transmits the first signal to the second electronic control unit (110).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于具有可转向轮的车辆的转向装置(10)。 装置(10)包括可旋转车辆方向盘(12)和可操作地联接到方向盘的第一组件(100)。 第一组件(100)包括用于感测方向盘(12)的施加的扭矩和角位置的传感器(30)和用于产生对应于感测到的扭矩和角位置的第一信号的第一电子控制单元(50) 方向盘。 第二组件(100)可操作地联接到可转向轮。 第二组件(100)包括用于接收第一信号的第二电子控制单元(110),由第二电子控制单元控制的第一电动机(120)和由第一电 电动机(120)以转动车辆的可转向车轮。 信号发送导体(250)将第一信号发送到第二电子控制单元(110)。

    Human presence detection, identification and tracking using a facial feature image sensing system for airbag deployment
    8.
    发明授权
    Human presence detection, identification and tracking using a facial feature image sensing system for airbag deployment 失效
    使用面部特征图像感测系统进行安全气囊部署的人员存在检测,识别和跟踪

    公开(公告)号:US06904347B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-07

    申请号:US09607090

    申请日:2000-06-29

    摘要: A vehicle occupant airbag deployment system (50) that detects, identifies and tracks a person (16) in the passenger seat (18) of a vehicle (12), and provides a signal for no fire, soft fire or hard fire of the airbag (20) depending on the location of the person (16) in a crash event. The airbag deployment system (50) employs infrared emitters (30) that emit an infrared signal towards the passenger seat (18) of the vehicle (12) and an infrared detector (34) that receive reflected radiation from objects in the seat (18). Processing circuitry (52), including face recognition software, is employed to detect human face features to provide the necessary detection and tracking of the person (16). In this manner, the system (50) prevents the airbag (20) from firing if the seat (18) is not occupied by a person (16), prevents the airbag (20) from firing if a person (16) is detected, but is too close to the airbag (20), and provides a soft fire if a person (16) is detected, but is within a soft fire range of the airbag (20).

    摘要翻译: 一种车辆乘员安全气囊展开系统(50),其检测,识别和跟踪车辆(12)的乘客座椅(18)中的人(16),并且提供安全气囊的火灾,软火或硬火的信号 (20)取决于人(16)在碰撞事件中的位置。 安全气囊展开系统(50)使用向车辆(12)的乘客座椅(18)发射红外信号的红外发射器(30)和接收来自座椅(18)中的物体的反射辐射的红外探测器(34) 。 使用包括人脸识别软件的处理电路(52)来检测人脸特征以提供人的必要的检测和跟踪(16)。 以这种方式,如果座椅(18)没有被人(16)占用,则系统(50)防止气囊(20)发射,如果检测到人(16),则防止气囊(20)点火, 但是太靠近安全气囊(20),并且如果检测到人(16)但处于气囊(20)的软火区域内,则提供软火。

    Steering column
    9.
    发明授权
    Steering column 失效
    驾驶杆

    公开(公告)号:US06863305B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-08

    申请号:US10251021

    申请日:2002-09-20

    IPC分类号: B62D1/184 B62D1/18

    CPC分类号: B62D1/184

    摘要: A steering column (10) includes a support (24), through which a steering column member (12) extends, connected with a mounting bracket (66). The support (24) supports the steering column member (12) for rotation about a longitudinal axis (26) of the steering column member. The support (24) is movable in a first direction extending transverse to the longitudinal axis (26) of the steering column member (12) relative to the mounting bracket (66). The support (24) is movable in a second direction extending transverse to the first direction and to the longitudinal axis (26) relative to the mounting bracket (66). The support (24) is also movable along the longitudinal axis (26) relative to the mounting bracket (66). A locking mechanism (130) locks the support (24) in any one of a plurality of positions along the first direction relative to the mounting bracket (66), in any one of a plurality of positions along the second direction relative to the mounting bracket, and in any one of a plurality of positions along the longitudinal axis (26) relative to the mounting bracket.

    摘要翻译: 转向柱(10)包括支撑件(24),转向柱构件(12)延伸通过该支撑件与安装支架(66)连接。 支撑件(24)支撑用于围绕转向柱构件的纵向轴线(26)旋转的转向柱构件(12)。 支撑件(24)可相对于安装支架(66)在横向于转向柱构件(12)的纵向轴线(26)延伸的第一方向上移动。 支撑件(24)可沿相对于第一方向延伸的第二方向和相对于安装支架(66)的纵向轴线(26)移动。 支撑件(24)也可相对于安装支架(66)沿着纵向轴线(26)移动。 锁定机构(130)在相对于安装支架的第二方向的多个位置中的任何一个位置中相对于安装支架(66)将支撑件(24)锁定在沿着第一方向的多个位置中的任何一个位置 ,以及沿着纵向轴线(26)相对于安装支架的多个位置中的任一个。

    Vehicle steering apparatus with anti-steer security device
    10.
    发明申请
    Vehicle steering apparatus with anti-steer security device 有权
    具有防转向安全装置的车辆转向装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040129480A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-08

    申请号:US10234013

    申请日:2002-09-03

    申请人: TRW Inc.

    发明人: Daniel Williams

    IPC分类号: B60R025/02

    摘要: A steering apparatus (10) comprises a steering feel motor (14) that is operatively connected to a steering shaft (16) of the vehicle (12). A sensor (20) detects operator applied steering inputs to the steering shaft (16) and outputs a steering signal indicative of the monitored operator applied steering inputs. A controller (28) receives the steering signal and, in response to the received steering signal, controls energization of the steering feel motor (14). A security device (38) is operatively connected to the controller (28) and is actuatable for providing a lock steering signal to the controller (28). The controller (28), in response to the lock steering signal, enters a lock steering mode in which the controller (28) controls energization of the steering feel motor (14) to counterbalance all operator applied steering inputs and thereby prevent steering of the vehicle (12).

    摘要翻译: 转向装置(10)包括可操作地连接到车辆(12)的转向轴(16)的转向触发电动机(14)。 传感器(20)检测操作者对转向轴(16)的转向输入,并且输出指示所监视的操作者施加的转向输入的转向信号。 控制器(28)接收转向信号,并且响应于所接收的转向信号来控制转向触发电动机(14)的通电。 安全装置(38)可操作地连接到控制器(28),并且可致动以便向控制器(28)提供锁定转向信号。 控制器(28)响应于锁定转向信号进入锁定转向模式,其中控制器(28)控制转向触发电机(14)的通电,以平衡所有操作者应用的转向输入,从而防止车辆的转向 (12)。