Abstract:
A compression limiter (10) includes a tubular-shaped wall (12) having an outer surface and an inner surface forming a central passage (14). A plurality of perforations (22) extend through the wall from the outer surface to the inner surface. A plastic component (32) can be formed with the compression limiter by over-molding a plastic body over the compression coupler and extending the plastic body into the plurality of perforations. The compression limiter (10) is thereby firmly secured to the plastic body (32). Different sized fastener openings can be formed within the compression limiter by extending the plastic body into the central passage of the compression limiter and/or substantially preventing the plastic body from extending into the central passage of the compression limiter.
Abstract:
A powered trunk closure assembly for a vehicle includes a linkage assembly attached at one end to a body bracket and at another end to a closure member bracket. A motor is linked with a gear train for actuating the linkage assembly. The motor and gear train are positioned exterior of the trunk.
Abstract:
A parking brake assembly which includes a brake lever, a rotary clutch and a lock-release mechanism which cooperate to selectively lock and release a parking brake. The clutch allows actuation of the brake lever in one direction and prevents movement of the brake lever in an opposite direction. The lock-release mechanism allows selective movement of the rotary clutch and the brake lever together in the opposite direction. The rotary clutch may be disposed generally coaxially with a pivot axis of the brake lever.
Abstract:
A door module includes a door inner panel (20) including at least one fastening feature (40). A carrier plate (25) includes at least one fastener (45) attached thereon prior to attachment to the door inner panel (20). The fastener (45) couples with the at least one fastening feature (40) of the door inner panel for operatively connecting the door inner panel (20) and the carrier plate (25).
Abstract:
An electric motor including a rotational sensor is provided. Certain examples of the rotational sensor are operative to output a sinusoidal signal that corresponds to the rotational position of the motor armature in response to the potential at a single point or multiple points on the commutator. Certain other examples of the motor and rotational sensor disclosed here are operative to provide multiple pulses per rotation of the armature, which can allow for finer adjustment of devices attached to the motor. The motor and rotational sensor provides a simpler and less costly design requiring fewer parts subject to mechanical failure.