Deployable aerodynamic side panel system

    公开(公告)号:US10189517B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-29

    申请号:US15128023

    申请日:2015-03-20

    Abstract: An active side panel assembly having at least one deployable panel(22) and at least one actuator (30). The deployable panel deploys and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides valuable reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it allows for the system to retract so the vehicle can still meet ground clearances, ramp angles, off-road requirements, etc. The active side panel provides a fully deployable system with object detection, declutching of the actuator to help prevent damage, and communication with the vehicle to determine proper deployment and function.

    PROJECTOR UTILIZING OPAQUE / TRANSPARENT PROJECTION SCREEN
    2.
    发明申请
    PROJECTOR UTILIZING OPAQUE / TRANSPARENT PROJECTION SCREEN 有权
    投影机利用OPAQUE /透明投影屏幕

    公开(公告)号:US20160048016A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14777263

    申请日:2014-05-09

    Abstract: A projector assembly having a projecting device and a display screen with a film. The display screen is changeable from between opaque and transparent and the projecting device selectively rear projects an image onto the film such that the image is visible to a user generally from the front side of the screen. When the projector is off or the projection of images is otherwise stopped under predetermined conditions, the screen becomes transparent to provide the user a clear view through the display screen. When the projector is off power is simultaneously applied to the film which becomes transparent. A control device coordinates the application of power with the image projection, such that when the projected image is removed the screen becomes clear to see through the display screen, and when the projected image returns the screen becomes opaque for viewing the image.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有投影装置和具有胶片的显示屏的投影仪组件。 显示屏可从不透明和透明之间改变,并且投影设备选择性地将图像投影到胶片上,使得图像对于用户通常从屏幕的前侧可见。 当投影机关闭或图像的投影以其他方式在预定条件下停止时,屏幕变得透明,以通过显示屏为用户提供清晰的视野。 当投影机关闭时,电源同时施加到变得透明的胶片上。 控制装置与图像投影协调电源的应用,使得当投影图像被去除时,屏幕变得清晰,以便通过显示屏幕观看,并且当投影图像返回屏幕变得不透明以观看图像时。

    DEPLOYABLE AERODYNAMIC SIDE PANEL SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170137075A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-18

    申请号:US15128023

    申请日:2015-03-20

    CPC classification number: B62D35/008 B62D37/02 Y02T10/82

    Abstract: An active side panel assembly having at least one deployable panel(22) and at least one actuator (30). The deployable panel deploys and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides valuable reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it allows for the system to retract so the vehicle can still meet ground clearances, ramp angles, off-road requirements, etc. The active side panel provides a fully deployable system with object detection, declutching of the actuator to help prevent damage, and communication with the vehicle to determine proper deployment and function.

    SEALED ACTUATOR WITH INTERNAL CLUTCHING
    5.
    发明申请
    SEALED ACTUATOR WITH INTERNAL CLUTCHING 审中-公开
    密封执行器与内部离合器

    公开(公告)号:US20160230820A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US14899729

    申请日:2014-06-19

    Abstract: A sealed actuator with internal clutching assembly including an output shaft, output detent ring, moving detent ring, and a wave spring, which is fit inside a sealed housing. The moving detent ring is able to move axially to the output shaft and the output detent ring is able to rotate on the output shaft. Intermeshing ramped teeth of these rings are held together by a wave spring and allow the output shaft to rotate and transmit torque of a motor through a main gear operably coupled to an output gear mounted on the output shaft to the outside of the housing. During predetermined high loads, the output and moving detent rings ramped teeth create an axial force that overcomes the load from the wave spring, which allows moving detent ring to disengage and output shaft to rotate freely to help prevent damage to the actuator.

    Abstract translation: 具有内部离合组件的密封致动器,其包括输出轴,输出制动环,移动制动环和波形弹簧,其配合在密封壳体内。 移动制动环能够轴向移动到输出轴,输出定位环能够在输出轴上旋转。 这些环的相互啮合的斜齿通过波形弹簧保持在一起,并允许输出轴旋转并且通过可操作地联接到安装在输出轴上的输出齿轮到外壳的主齿轮传递马达的扭矩。 在预定的高负载期间,斜坡齿的输出和移动制动环产生克服波形弹簧的负载的轴向力,其允许移动制动环脱离并输出轴以自由旋转以帮助防止对致动器的损坏。

    Spring operated back-up/fail-safe module for active grille shutter systems
    6.
    发明授权
    Spring operated back-up/fail-safe module for active grille shutter systems 有权
    用于活动格栅挡板系统的弹簧操作备用/故障安全模块

    公开(公告)号:US09573458B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US13644235

    申请日:2012-10-03

    CPC classification number: B60K11/085 Y02T10/88

    Abstract: A fail safe module for an active grille having two or more vanes movable between an open position and a closed position. In the event of failure of an electrically driven actuator, a fail safe module connected between a driven vane of the two or more vanes and the electrically driven actuator moves the vanes to a fail-safe position. The fail safe module has a locked and unlocked position. When the fail safe module is in the locked position the fail safe module, the electrically driven actuator and the two or more vanes move together in response to the power provided by the electrically driven actuator. When the fail safe module is in the unlocked position, the fail safe module disengages the two or more vanes from the electrically driven actuator and moves the two or more vanes to the fail-safe position.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于活动格栅的故障安全模块,其具有可在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动的两个或多个叶片。 在电动致动器故障的情况下,连接在两个或多个叶片的从动叶片和电驱动致动器之间的故障安全模块将叶片移动到故障安全位置。 故障安全模块具有锁定和解锁位置。 当故障安全模块处于锁定位置时,故障安全模块,电驱动致动器和两个或更多个叶片响应于由电驱动致动器提供的功率一起移动。 当故障安全模块处于解锁位置时,故障安全模块将两个或更多个叶片与电动致动器分离,并将两个或更多个叶片移动到故障安全位置。

    VARIABLE OR STEPPED LOUVER ACTIVATION FOR ACTIVE GRILLE SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE OR STEPPED LOUVER ACTIVATION FOR ACTIVE GRILLE SYSTEM 有权
    用于主动格栅系统的可变或梯形凸轮激活

    公开(公告)号:US20160068059A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14860758

    申请日:2015-09-22

    CPC classification number: B60K11/085 B60K11/06 Y02T10/88

    Abstract: An active grille system which is mounted to a fascia, grille, or carrier, or is part of the carrier of an automobile. Two sets of louvers are rotatably mounted to a frame, and a camming mechanism provides selective actuation of both sets of louvers, and an actuator controls the camming mechanism such that the actuator moves the camming mechanism between a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the camming mechanism is in the first position, both the first set and second set of louvers are in a closed position, when the camming mechanism is in the second position, the first set of louvers are in an open position and the second set of louvers are in a closed position, and when the camming mechanism is in the third position both the first set and second set of louvers are in an open position.

    Abstract translation: 一种安装在面板,格栅或载体上的活动格栅系统,或是汽车载体的一部分。 两组百叶窗可旋转地安装在框架上,并且凸轮机构提供两组百叶窗的选择性致动,并且致动器控制凸轮机构,使得致动器将凸轮机构在第一位置,第二位置和第二位置之间移动 第三名。 当凸轮机构处于第一位置时,第一组和第二组百叶窗都处于关闭位置,当凸轮机构处于第二位置时,第一组百叶窗处于打开位置,第二组 百叶窗处于关闭位置,当凸轮机构处于第三位置时,第一组和第二组百叶窗都处于打开位置。

    ACTIVE FRONT DEFLECTOR
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170106922A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-20

    申请号:US15318193

    申请日:2015-06-10

    CPC classification number: B62D35/005 B62D35/02 B62D37/02

    Abstract: An active front deflector assembly having a deflector panel, actuator, and linkage assemblies each with a predetermined ratio of the links to each other for motion of the deflector panel. The assembly deploys and retracts based on vehicle requirements, and, when deployed, redirects the air flow in the front of the vehicle to improve the vehicle aerodynamics for either fuel economy or performance characteristics. Additionally, it allows for the deflector panel to retract so the vehicle meets ground clearances, etc. The deflector panel is also both rigid and semi-rigid to absorb impact energy. The drive shaft transmits the drive from the actuator coupled to one linkage assembly to the other linkage assembly for moving the deflector panel between the deployed/retracted positions. The actuator is clutched to prevent damage to the system.

    ACTIVE GRILLE MULTI PART MODULAR FRAME
    10.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE GRILLE MULTI PART MODULAR FRAME 有权
    主动格栅多模块框架

    公开(公告)号:US20160236563A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-18

    申请号:US15136180

    申请日:2016-04-22

    CPC classification number: B60K11/085 B60R19/52 B60R2019/525 Y02T10/88

    Abstract: An active grille shutter arrangement having a modular frame. The active grille shutter arrangement includes a primary frame piece defining a width and height of an aperture of the modular frame, wherein in the primary frame piece has a motor housing, and upper frame portion having a first end and a second end, a lower frame portion having a first end and a second end and the motor housing extends between the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion. There is a plurality of secondary frame pieces. The modular frame of the active grille shutter arrangement is formed by the connection of the primary frame piece in the secondary frame piece, wherein the modular frame defines the aperture. The active grille shutter arrangement further includes a plurality of vanes rotatably positioned between the first end cap and the second end cap for controlling the amount of air flowing through the one or more apertures of the modular frame. The motor housing of the frame piece extends between the upper frame portion and the lower frame portion.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有模块化框架的活动格栅快门装置。 活动格栅快门装置包括限定模块框架的孔的宽度和高度的主框架件,其中在主框架件中具有马达壳体,并且具有第一端和第二端的上框架部分,下框架 部分具有第一端和第二端,并且电动机壳体在上框架部分和下框架部分之间延伸。 存在多个辅助框架件。 有源格栅快门装置的模块化框架通过主框架件在辅助框架件中的连接而形成,其中模块框架限定孔。 活动格栅挡板装置还包括可旋转地定位在第一端盖和第二端盖之间的多个叶片,用于控制流过模块框架的一个或多个孔的空气量。 框架件的电动机壳体在上框架部分和下框架部分之间延伸。

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