公开(公告)号：US07866729B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12629944

申请日：2009-12-03

Applicant: Alex Porat ,  Salvatore Vitale ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Eduard Vasilescu ,  Peter Lance Oxley ,  Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Jason David Niskanen ,  Andrew R. Daniels ,  Dragan Mrkovic

Inventor： Alex Porat ,  Salvatore Vitale ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Eduard Vasilescu ,  Peter Lance Oxley ,  Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Jason David Niskanen ,  Andrew R. Daniels ,  Dragan Mrkovic

IPC: B60J5/10 ,  E05F15/12

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2800/29 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position.

Abstract translation: 提供一种致动装置，用于在与车身间隔开的打开位置和邻近车体的关闭位置之间移动闭合面板以关闭其进入开口。 所述致动装置包括伸缩臂，所述伸缩臂具有联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的一个的第一构件和联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的另一个的第二构件。 第一和第二构件可相对于彼此滑动以使致动装置在对应于关闭位置的缩回位置与对应于打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 螺杆可相对于第一构件旋转。 螺杆包括在其中形成的空腔。 螺母固定到第二构件并螺纹地接合螺钉，使得螺钉的旋转使第二构件朝向和远离第一构件移动，以使致动装置在相应的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动。 气体弹簧至少部分地设置在螺钉的空腔内，用于将致动装置推进伸出位置，以将封闭板移动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100077666A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12629944

申请日：2009-12-03

Applicant: Alex PORAT ,  Salvatore Vitale ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Eduard Vasilescu ,  Peter Lance Oxley ,  Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Jason David Niskanen ,  Andrew R. Daniels ,  Dragan Mrkovic

Inventor： Alex PORAT ,  Salvatore Vitale ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Eduard Vasilescu ,  Peter Lance Oxley ,  Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Jason David Niskanen ,  Andrew R. Daniels ,  Dragan Mrkovic

IPC: E05F15/12

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2800/29 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position.

Abstract translation: 提供一种致动装置，用于在与车身间隔开的打开位置和邻近车体的关闭位置之间移动闭合面板以关闭其进入开口。 所述致动装置包括伸缩臂，所述伸缩臂具有联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的一个的第一构件和联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的另一个的第二构件。 第一和第二构件可相对于彼此滑动以使致动装置在对应于关闭位置的缩回位置与对应于打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 螺杆可相对于第一构件旋转。 螺杆包括在其中形成的空腔。 螺母固定到第二构件并螺纹地接合螺钉，使得螺钉的旋转使第二构件朝向和远离第一构件移动，以使致动装置在相应的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动。 气体弹簧至少部分地设置在螺钉的空腔内，用于将致动装置推进伸出位置，以将封闭板移动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US07566092B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US11678631

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell

Inventor： Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell

IPC: B60J5/10

CPC classification number: B60J5/101 ,  E05F1/1058 ,  E05F1/1083 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/242 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种机电支柱，用于使枢转升降门相对于机动车体在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 机电支柱包括连接到提升门和机动车体之一的壳体。 可伸缩轴可滑动地安装在壳体上。 可伸长轴连接到提升门和机动车体中的另一个。 驱动机构包括可旋转的动力螺钉。 驱动机构将动力螺杆的旋转运动转换成可延伸轴的直线运动，以使可延伸轴在对应于提升门的关闭位置的缩回位置和对应于升降门的打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 动力弹簧包括连接到可延伸轴的一端，以及连接到壳体的另一端，用于为提升门的重量提供机械平衡。

公开(公告)号：US07938473B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US12404646

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Dragan Mrkovic ,  Krzysztof Groszkowski ,  Borys M. Shchokin ,  Victor Gusev

Inventor： Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Dragan Mrkovic ,  Krzysztof Groszkowski ,  Borys M. Shchokin ,  Victor Gusev

IPC: B60J5/10 ,  E05F15/02

CPC classification number: B60J5/101 ,  E05F1/1058 ,  E05F1/1083 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/47 ,  E05Y2201/604 ,  E05Y2201/706 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2400/502 ,  E05Y2600/13 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2800/122 ,  E05Y2800/232 ,  E05Y2800/238 ,  E05Y2800/678 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T74/18664

Abstract: An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种机电支柱，用于使枢转升降门相对于机动车体在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 机电支柱包括连接到提升门和机动车体之一的壳体。 可伸缩轴可滑动地安装在壳体上。 可伸长轴连接到提升门和机动车体中的另一个。 驱动机构包括可旋转的动力螺钉。 驱动机构将动力螺杆的旋转运动转换成可延伸轴的直线运动，以使可延伸轴在对应于提升门的关闭位置的缩回位置和对应于升降门的打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 动力弹簧包括连接到可延伸轴的一端和连接到壳体的另一端，用于提供对升降门重量的机械平衡。

公开(公告)号：US07648189B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11657713

申请日：2007-01-25

Applicant: Alex Porat ,  Salvatore Vitale ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Eduard Vasilescu ,  Peter Lance Oxley ,  Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Jason David Niskanen ,  Andrew R. Daniels ,  Dragan Mrkovic

Inventor： Alex Porat ,  Salvatore Vitale ,  Stephen A. G. Mitchell ,  Eduard Vasilescu ,  Peter Lance Oxley ,  Gordon Andrew Paton ,  Jason David Niskanen ,  Andrew R. Daniels ,  Dragan Mrkovic

IPC: B60J5/10

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2600/40 ,  E05Y2800/29 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position.

Abstract translation: 提供一种致动装置，用于在与车身间隔开的打开位置和邻近车体的关闭位置之间移动闭合面板以关闭其进入开口。 所述致动装置包括伸缩臂，所述伸缩臂具有联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的一个的第一构件和联接到所述闭合面板和所述车体中的另一个的第二构件。 第一和第二构件可相对于彼此滑动以使致动装置在对应于关闭位置的缩回位置与对应于打开位置的延伸位置之间移动。 螺杆可相对于第一构件旋转。 螺杆包括在其中形成的空腔。 螺母固定到第二构件并螺纹地接合螺钉，使得螺钉的旋转使第二构件朝向和远离第一构件移动，以使致动装置在相应的缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动。 气体弹簧至少部分地设置在螺钉的空腔内，用于将致动装置推进伸出位置，以将封闭板移动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US07234757B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-26

申请号：US11199470

申请日：2005-08-08

Applicant: Stephen A. G. Mitchell

Inventor： Stephen A. G. Mitchell

IPC: B60J5/10

CPC classification number: E05F1/1008 ,  E05F1/1041 ,  E05F15/622 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2800/242 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: An electromechanical strut using an inline motor coupled to an inline planetary gear that are both mounted in the lower housing. The motor-gear assembly drives a worm gear and nut screw in the upper housing, extending or retracting an extensible shaft. Additionally, a power spring mounted coaxially around the worm gear provides a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of a lift gate on the shaft. As the shaft extends, the power spring uncoils, assisting the motor-gear assembly in raising the lift gate. Retracting the shaft recoils the spring, storing potential energy. Thus, a lower torque motor-gear assembly can be used, reducing the diameter of the lower housing. Preferably, the power spring can also drive the power screw to extend the strut even when the motor-gear assembly is not engaged.

Abstract translation: 使用连接在行星齿轮上的内联马达的机电支柱，两者均安装在下壳体中。 电机齿轮组件驱动上壳体中的蜗轮和螺母螺钉，延伸或缩回可延伸轴。 另外，同轴地安装在蜗轮上的动力弹簧为轴上的提升门的重量提供了机械平衡。 当轴延伸时，动力弹簧展开，辅助马达齿轮组件升高升降门。 回缩轴回弹弹簧，储存潜在的能量。 因此，可以使用较低扭矩的电机 - 齿轮组件，减小下部壳体的直径。 优选地，即使当电动机 - 齿轮组件未接合时，动力弹簧也可以驱​​动动力螺钉来延伸支柱。