公开(公告)号：US06520557B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09874897

申请日：2001-06-05

Applicant: Oliver Benthaus ,  Ronald James Wilde

Inventor： Oliver Benthaus ,  Ronald James Wilde

IPC: B62D2510

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05D3/145 ,  E05F1/1292 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: An improved four-bar hinge assembly for attaching a trunk deck lid to a vehicle body in which the control link of the four-bar linkage has its usual vehicle-mounted pivot pin replaced by the rotatably driven output drive shaft of a power drive mechanism that is rigidly and directly coupled to the control link to swing to the same and thereby power actuate the four-bar linkage in order to pivot the deck lid between open and closed positions. The hinge elements are located on the weather side of the vehicle body components and the drive shaft extends through the vehicle sheet metal into the weather sealed trunk compartment so that the electro-mechanical drive components are mounted within the weather sealed trunk.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将行李箱盖附接到车身的改进的四杆铰链组件，其中四杆联动装置的控制连杆具有其通常的车载枢轴销，其由动力驱动机构的可旋转驱动的输出驱动轴代替， 刚性地并且直接地联接到控制链路以摆动到其上，从而动力致动四杆连杆机构，以使甲板盖在打开位置和关闭位置之间枢转。 铰链元件位于车身部件的天气侧，驱动轴通过车辆金属板延伸到天气密封的行李箱中，使机电驱动部件安装在气密密封的行李箱内。

公开(公告)号：US20030030299A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US10131599

申请日：2002-04-25

Applicant: LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP

Inventor： Terry P. Cleland ,  Larry J. Ferriman ,  Klaus K. Bytzek ,  Gary Spicer

IPC: B60J005/02

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/42 ,  E05F15/43 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05F2015/434 ,  E05Y2201/214 ,  E05Y2201/236 ,  E05Y2201/24 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/604 ,  E05Y2201/618 ,  E05Y2201/706 ,  E05Y2400/326 ,  E05Y2400/337 ,  E05Y2600/13 ,  E05Y2600/456 ,  E05Y2600/46 ,  E05Y2800/342 ,  E05Y2800/74 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: A power-operated system for actuating the rear doors or liftgates of motor vehicles is disclosed. The system includes a strut assembly having two struts, each strut mounted on one side of the door between the door and the vehicle's door frame. One end of each strut is connected to a powered rotating arm. To open the door, the rotating arms change the angular orientation of the struts such that they have a substantial mechanical advantage. In this position, the force provided by the struts overcomes the weight bias of the door, thus opening the door. To close the door, the rotating arms change the angular orientation of the struts such that the struts have a decreased mechanical advantage, reducing the force provided by the struts, and therefore causing the door to fall closed under its own weight bias. A control system for controlling the power-operated system is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于致动机动车辆的后门或升降门的动力操作系统。 该系统包括具有两个支柱的支柱组件，每个支柱安装在门与门的车门框架之间的门的一侧上。 每个支柱的一端连接到动力旋转臂。 为了打开门，旋转臂改变支柱的角度定向，使得它们具有实质的机械优点。 在这个位置上，由支柱提供的力克服了门的重量偏差，从而打开门。 为了关闭门，旋转臂改变支柱的角度定向，使得支柱具有降低的机械优点，减小由支柱提供的力，并且因此导致门在其自身重量偏压下下降。 还公开了一种用于控制动力操作系统的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US06202350B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09335065

申请日：1999-06-17

Applicant: Kyle Montgomery ,  Timothy Dering ,  Michael Dettling ,  William R. Addison

Inventor： Kyle Montgomery ,  Timothy Dering ,  Michael Dettling ,  William R. Addison

IPC: E05F1500

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/619 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/218 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/722 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A power liftgate device for a liftgate of a vehicle having a power drive unit and a pneumatic actuator. The pneumatic actuator is pivotally coupled between the liftgate and the vehicle and exerts a force opposing retraction of the liftgate. A driven gear is fixed to the pneumatic actuator to pivot therewith and is selectively driven by the power drive unit. The liftgate assembly further includes an engaging device that is coupled to the vehicle for engaging the power drive unit with the driven gear, thereby enabling the power drive unit to drive the driven gear. Specifically, the engaging device is positionable between an engaged and a disengaged position, wherein the engaging device is operable in the engaged position to engage the power drive unit into driving connection with the driven gear. The engaging device is also operable in the disengaged position to disengage the power drive unit from the driven gear to enable the actuator to actuate freely.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有动力驱动单元和气动致动器的车辆升降门的动力升降装置。 气动致动器枢转地联接在升降门和车辆之间并且施加相反的升降门的收缩力。 从动齿轮固定到气动致动器以与其枢转，并且由动力驱动单元选择性地驱动。 提升门组件还包括联接到车辆的接合装置，用于将动力驱动单元与从动齿轮接合，从而使得动力驱动单元能够驱动从动齿轮。 具体地，接合装置可定位在接合位置和脱离位置之间，其中接合装置可在接合位置操作以将动力驱动单元接合成与从动齿轮的驱动连接。 接合装置还可在分离位置操作以将动力驱动单元与从动齿轮分离，以使致动器能够自由地致动。

公开(公告)号：US06182952B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09210576

申请日：1998-12-14

Applicant: Carmelo Gutierrez

Inventor： Carmelo Gutierrez

IPC: F16F500

CPC classification number: E05D3/145 ,  E05F1/1292 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: A drive system for trunk doors, engine hoods, hatchbacks (12), doors or the like of vehicles in particular motor vehicles comprising at least one hinge (1, 2, 3, 4) and a power spring, for instance a pneumatic spring (5) assisting the opening motion. The invention provides a mechanism shifting the direction of action of the pneumatic spring (5) to attain rapid, automatic opening of the hatchback (12) following its unlocking.

Abstract translation: 包括至少一个铰链（1,2,3,4）和动力弹簧（例如气动弹簧）的特殊机动车辆的行李箱门，发动机罩，两厢车（12），车门等的驱动系统 5）协助开启动作。 本发明提供了一种移动气动弹簧（5）的作用方向的机构，以在其解锁之后快速，自动地打开两厢车（12）。

公开(公告)号：US6092336A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US248618

申请日：1999-02-11

Applicant: Kevin Wright ,  William L. Priest

Inventor： Kevin Wright ,  William L. Priest

IPC: E05F1/10 ,  E05F15/12 ,  E05F11/24

CPC classification number: E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2201/232 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2201/664 ,  E05Y2201/672 ,  E05Y2400/302 ,  E05Y2600/458 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2900/546 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: A vehicle power liftgate cable drive has a cable drive housing. An electric motor with a motor housing and an output shaft is secured to the cable drive housing. A clutch pack with a first clutch driven by the output shaft and a second clutch driven by the first clutch, is mounted in the cable drive housing. One of the clutches in the clutch pack is a one way clutch and the other clutch is an electromagnetic clutch. A pinion gear is driven by the second clutch. An output gear is rotatably journaled on a fixed shaft and driven by the pinion gear. The cable drum is attached to the output gear. A coil spring has one end fixed to the fixed shaft and its other end attached to the cable drum. The fixed shaft is rotated to preload the coil spring in a direction that tends to wind a cable on the cable drum and then the fixed shaft is fastened to the cable drive housing. A cable is attached to the cable drum and to the liftgate. A solenoid plunger cooperates with the output gear to stop the liftgate in an intermediate position.

Abstract translation: 车辆动力升降门电缆驱动器具有电缆驱动器壳体。 具有电动机壳体和输出轴的电动机固定到电缆驱动器壳体。 具有由输出轴驱动的第一离合器和由第一离合器驱动的第二离合器的离合器组件安装在电缆驱动器壳体中。 离合器组件中的一个离合器是单向离合器，另一个离合器是电磁离合器。 小齿轮由第二离合器驱动。 输出齿轮可旋转地轴颈固定在固定轴上并由小齿轮驱动。 电缆卷筒连接到输出齿轮。 螺旋弹簧的一端固定在固定轴上，另一端固定在电缆滚筒上。 旋转固定轴以沿着倾向于将电缆卷绕在电缆滚筒上的方向预先安装螺旋弹簧，然后将固定轴紧固到电缆驱动器壳体。 电缆连接到电缆鼓和电梯。 螺线管柱塞与输出齿轮配合，以将升降门挡住在中间位置。

公开(公告)号：US6055775A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US335085

申请日：1999-06-17

Applicant: Timothy Dering ,  Kyle Montgomery ,  Michael Dettling

Inventor： Timothy Dering ,  Kyle Montgomery ,  Michael Dettling

IPC: E05F1/10 ,  E05F15/12 ,  E05F11/24 ,  B62D25/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/619 ,  B60J5/101 ,  E05F1/1091 ,  E05F15/627 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05F15/635 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/652 ,  E05Y2201/722 ,  E05Y2201/724 ,  E05Y2800/11 ,  E05Y2900/546

Abstract: A liftgate self-closing device for a vehicle includes a power drive unit and a track drive member drivingly interconnected with the power drive unit. The power drive unit selectively drives the track drive member. A pneumatic actuator is pivotally coupled at one end to the liftgate and at the other end to the track drive member. The actuator exerts a force opposing retraction of the liftgate. The power drive unit is operable in a first and a second direction. The first direction of the power drive unit drives the track drive member such that the pneumatic actuator is lowered to a predetermined position to enable the liftgate to automatically close. The second direction of the power drive unit drives the track drive member in an opposite direction such that the pneumatic actuator is raised to a predetermined position to enable the liftgate to be opened by an operator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的电梯门自动关闭装置，包括动力驱动单元和与动力驱动单元驱动地连接的履带驱动构件。 动力驱动单元选择性地驱动轨道驱动构件。 气动致动器在一端枢转地连接到提升门，另一端枢转地连接到轨道驱动构件。 致动器施加相反的提升门的退回力。 动力驱动单元可在第一和第二方向上操作。 动力驱动单元的第一方向驱动轨道驱动构件，使得气动致动器下降到预定位置，以使升降门自动关闭。 动力驱动单元的第二方向以相反的方向驱动履带驱动构件，使得气动致动器升高到预定位置，以使驾驶员能够打开升降门。

公开(公告)号：US5822925A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US554827

申请日：1995-11-07

Applicant: Michael McKinney ,  Scott Williams

Inventor： Michael McKinney ,  Scott Williams

IPC: F23M7/00 ,  E05F1/10

CPC classification number: F23M7/00 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2201/488 ,  E05Y2900/30

Abstract: A door hinge mechanism is easily fastened to an oven door at its top and bottom, for example, using a hook-like engagement, and providing along the length of the oven door sidewalls rigid structural members and support, and thermal isolation of the oven door sidewalls from the oven door interior.

Abstract translation: 门铰链机构在其顶部和底部容易地紧固到烤箱门，例如使用钩状接合，并且沿着烤箱门的长度提供刚性结构构件和支撑件以及烤箱门的热隔离 侧壁从烤箱门内部。

公开(公告)号：US4163344A

公开(公告)日：1979-08-07

申请号：US858642

申请日：1977-12-08

Applicant: Richard M. Scherer

Inventor： Richard M. Scherer

IPC: F24C15/02 ,  E05F1/10

CPC classification number: F24C15/023 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2900/308

Abstract: A hinge mechanism is provided for use with an oven housing having side walls, a rear wall, an access opening opposite the rear wall and a door for the access opening wherein the door is movable through a plurality of positions between a closed position and an open position. The hinge mechanism includes a bracket rigidly mounted to the side wall of the oven structure for pivotally securing the door to the side wall of the oven housing. The bracket includes specifically designed camming surface along the top edge. A lever is pivotally secured to the door and includes first and second arm members. A spring having first and second ends is provided for biasing the lever toward the side wall of the oven housing. The first end of the spring is attached to the first arm member of the lever, and the second end of the spring is attached to the side wall of the oven housing adjacent the bracket. The second end of the lever includes a cam follower for engaging the camming surface of the bracket. The lever acting on the camming surface is operative to counterbalance the door so that the door can be balanced at desired positions between the door closed and open positions, and so that the door can be maintained in an unbalanced state at the ends of the door swing. The counterbalancing effect of the lever increases as the door moves from the door closed position to the door open position to match the force delivered by the spring as the spring extends due to the door moving from the door closed position to the door open position.

Abstract translation: 提供铰链机构，用于具有侧壁，后壁，与后壁相对的进入开口和用于进入开口的门的烤箱壳体，其中门可以在关闭位置和打开之间的多个位置移动 位置。 铰链机构包括刚性地安装到烤箱结构的侧壁的支架，用于将门枢转地固定到烤箱壳体的侧壁。 支架包括沿着顶部边缘的特别设计的凸轮表面。 杠杆枢转地固定到门并且包括第一和第二臂构件。 设置有具有第一和第二端的弹簧，用于将杠杆朝向烤箱壳体的侧壁偏压。 弹簧的第一端连接到杆的第一臂构件，并且弹簧的第二端附接到邻近支架的烤箱壳体的侧壁。 杠杆的第二端包括用于接合支架的凸轮表面的凸轮从动件。 作用在凸轮表面上的杠杆可操作以平衡门，使得门可以在门关闭位置和打开位置之间的期望位置处平衡，并且使得门能够在门摆动的端部处保持在不平衡状态 。 当门从门关闭位置移动到门打开位置时，由于门从门关闭位置移动到门打开位置，当门从门关闭位置移动到与弹簧一起传递的力时，杠杆的平衡效果增加。

公开(公告)号：US3889654A

公开(公告)日：1975-06-17

申请号：US42808573

申请日：1973-12-26

Applicant: KELVINATOR INC

Inventor： KAURANEN HERBERT A ,  SCHETTL ALVIN J

IPC: F24C15/02

CPC classification number: F24C15/022 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2900/308 ,  F24C15/023 ,  Y10T16/53615 ,  Y10T16/53834

Abstract: A self-contained oven door hinge assembly for releasably mounting a door on a range oven cabinet including locking surfaces arranged to prevent disengagement when the door is in a closed position, whereby the door latch mechanism normally provided in a self-cleaning oven is utilized to prevent the door from being opened or removed during high temperature operation.

Abstract translation: 一种独立的烤箱门铰链组件，用于可拆卸地将门安装在炉灶柜上，其包括锁定表面，该锁定表面布置成防止门处于关闭位置时脱开，由此通常设置在自清洁炉中的门闩机构被利用 防止门在高温运行时被打开或移开。

公开(公告)号：US3842542A

公开(公告)日：1974-10-22

申请号：US36600573

申请日：1973-06-01

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC

Inventor： WHITE J ,  NOWOSIELSKI P

IPC: F24C15/02 ,  E05F1/10

CPC classification number: F24C15/023 ,  E05Y2201/416 ,  E05Y2900/308

Abstract: A hinge system for a removable door for use on a baking oven. The hinge system includes a pair of hinge mechanisms, where each mechanism includes a stationary support bracket, a pivoted door guide, a separate door guide sleeve in the door for receiving the door guide, a spring-loaded hinge lever pivoted to the door guide, and resilient means between the door guide and door guide sleeve for taking out the slack or wobble of the door on the hinge mechanisms. The support bracket includes a roller assembly that cooperates with the hinge lever to provide a door guide slam-prevention protection. The back half of the hinge lever is designed to be free of the roller assembly to improve the balancing forces on the door. The combined roller assembly and support bracket is adjustably mounted from the door frame to enable the changing of the relative position of the door.