公开(公告)号：WO2011140029A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/034920

申请日：2011-05-03

Applicant: M&C CORPORATION ,  DUFFY, Michael J. ,  BECKWITH, John R. ,  SMALLWOOD, David J.

Inventor： DUFFY, Michael J. ,  BECKWITH, John R. ,  SMALLWOOD, David J.

IPC: E05D7/04

CPC classification number: E05D7/0045 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D5/062 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D5/16 ,  E05D7/04 ,  E05D2005/067 ,  E05Y2201/632 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/52 ,  Y10T16/5323 ,  Y10T29/24 ,  Y10T29/49861 ,  Y10T29/49863

Abstract: An adjustable hinge set and a method for making it improves mounting of a deck lid to a motor vehicle body by permitting mass production adjustments without distortion or multiplication of the parts installed. A hinge set bracket with spaced flanges receiving a pivot strap and pivot therebetween is formed with a substantially vertical slot in each flange. At least one insert having a collar and a stem, reinforces the spacing between the support flanges, as the pivot pin compressionally engages the flanges. Preferably, two inserts having a collar and a stem have a combined length that reinforces the predetermined spacing within a predetermined tolerance when compression is adjusted.

Abstract translation: 可调式铰链组及其制造方法通过允许批量生产调整而不会使所安装部件变形或倍增，从而将甲板盖安装到机动车身上。 具有间隔开的凸缘的铰链组支架在其间形成有大致垂直的槽。 当枢轴销压缩地接合凸缘时，具有轴环和杆的至少一个插入件加强了支撑凸缘之间的间隔。 优选地，具有套环和杆的两个插入件具有在压缩被调节时在预定公差内加强预定间隔的组合长度。

公开(公告)号：WO2008048887A2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2007/081222

申请日：2007-10-12

Applicant: M & C CORPORATION ,  DUFFY, Michael, J.

Inventor： DUFFY, Michael, J.

IPC: E05F1/08

CPC classification number: E05F1/1016 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/53848 ,  Y10T16/5386 ,  Y10T16/53885

Abstract: A vehicle body hinge mechanism includes at least one hinge set carried by a support plate that retains a pivot pin and a retainer bar in a cantilevered manner. Preferably, the plate is stamped, and the pivot pin supports a lever, such as a gooseneck arm, that will be coupled to the hood. The plate includes a mount that will be carried by peripheral body structure around the hood opening. The retainer bar carries a helically wound spring that secures one end of the spring for resistance to rotation about the axis of the bar. The other end of the spring engages a linkage that urges the lever to pivot toward the open position. Preferably, a stop limit is integrally incorporated in the linkage carried by the plate to stop the lever at a desired hood opening limit.

Abstract translation: 车体铰链机构包括至少一个由支撑板承载的铰链组，该铰链组以悬臂方式保持枢轴销和保持杆。 优选地，板被冲压，并且枢轴销支撑将联接到罩的诸如鹅颈臂的杆。 该板包括一个安装座，其将围绕机罩开口周围的机身结构承载。 保持杆带有螺旋缠绕的弹簧，其固定弹簧的一端以抵抗围绕杆的轴线的旋转。 弹簧的另一端接合促使杠杆枢转到打开位置的连杆。 优选地，止动极限一体地结合在由板承载的连杆中，以将杠杆停止在期望的罩开口极限。

公开(公告)号：WO2005076877A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：PCT/US2005/003316

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: M & C CORPORATION ,  DUFFY, Michael, J.

Inventor： DUFFY, Michael, J.

IPC: B60J5/00 ,  E05D3/06 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05D15/06 ,  E05F1/12

CPC classification number: E05D3/16 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05D2003/163 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: A link assembly forming a 6 bar linkage is integrally combined with a spring having a laterally coiled strand to form a hinge that is particularly well adapted to be installed in a small footprint. Such a unit is well adapted for installation within a peripheral channel of a vehicle body opening and to prop the closure in its open position. The present invention also provides a method for reducing packaging footprint of a vehicle closure hinge by integrating the 6 bar linkage with the laterally coiled strand, and selecting a strand shaping to reduce radial dimension of the coil and the coil cross-section while maximizing the radial dimension of material in the strand.

Abstract translation: 形成6杆连杆的连杆组件与具有横向卷绕股线的弹簧整体组合以形成特别适合于安装在小占地空间中的铰链。 这种单元适合于安装在车身开口的周边通道内并且将闭合件支撑在其打开位置。 本发明还提供了一种通过将6杆连杆与横向卷绕股线整合来减小车辆关闭铰链的包装占地面积的方法，并且选择股线成形以减小线圈和线圈横截面的径向尺寸，同时最大化径向 股线中材料的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：WO2005002905A3

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：PCT/US2004/020021

申请日：2004-06-23

Applicant: M & C CORPORATION ,  DUFFY, Michael, J. ,  AUSTIN, Donald, M. ,  SMALLWOOD, David, J.

Inventor： DUFFY, Michael, J. ,  AUSTIN, Donald, M. ,  SMALLWOOD, David, J.

IPC: B60R22/26

Abstract: A latch restraint and safety anchorage system (20) for securing a child safety seat (36) in an automotive vehicle behind the vehicle’s seat is provided. One or more latch wires (28) are generally mounted to a cross member (30) of the anchorage system comprised of a pair of spatially separated legs (44) joined at one end by a transverse latch bar (46). Each leg includes a tapered portion (48) and an end portion (50). The end portion is exposed to allow the legs to be retained by the cross member.

公开(公告)号：WO1994008117A1

公开(公告)日：1994-04-14

申请号：PCT/US1993009524

申请日：1993-10-04

Applicant: M & C CORPORATION

Inventor： M & C CORPORATION ,  LEWKOSKI, Randolph, D.

IPC: E05D07/00

CPC classification number: E05D7/0423 ,  E05D7/06 ,  E05D2005/067 ,  E05D2007/0484 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/524 ,  Y10T16/53253

Abstract: A hinge assembly (22) for mounting a deck lid (24) to a vehicle body (28) is disclosed. The hinge asembly (22) comprises a mount (36), an elongate strap (38) and a swivel (44) for swivelably attaching the strap (38) to the mount (36). The swivel (44) is preferably a ball which cooperates with a socket. Ideally, the hinge assembly (22) includes a translatable screw or rod (45) which provides for height adjustment of a deck lid (24) with respect to a vehicle body (28).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将甲板盖（24）安装到车体（28）上的铰链组件（22）。 铰链组件（22）包括安装件（36），细长带（38）和用于将带（38）可旋转地附接到安装件（36）的旋转件（44）。 旋转件（44）优选地是与插座配合的球。 理想地，铰链组件（22）包括可平移的螺钉或杆（45），其提供相对于车身（28）的甲板盖（24）的高度调节。

公开(公告)号：US20020089206A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：US09757518

申请日：2001-01-09

Applicant: M & C Corporation

Inventor： Marinus T. VandenHeuvel ,  Rafael Perlin ,  Michael John Duffy

IPC: B62D025/10

CPC classification number: B62D25/12 ,  E05D3/10 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05F1/1033 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/54095 ,  Y10T16/5472

Abstract: A vehicle body closure assembly combines a hinge, that provides a plurality of pivot axes that are aligned with a common intersection point above a body opening closed by a closure panel hinged to the vehicle body, and a displacement limiter that controls the open position of the closure so that the hinge pieces maintain a stable alignment with respect to each other. Preferably, the hinge structure or adjacent supports include the displacement limiter. A panel mount defines a first hinge axis, a body mount defines a second axis and a pair of links are pivotally secured together between the panel mount and the body mount to complete a hinge set. Preferably, a pair of hinge sets are secured to the hinge side of the closure panel to align said panel for movement in a non-interfering path with respect to body portions adjacent the path.

Abstract translation: 车身闭合组件组合了铰链，该铰链提供多个枢转轴线，所述枢转轴线与由铰接到车身的闭合面板闭合的主体开口上方的公共交叉点对准，以及位移限制器，其控制 关闭，使得铰链件彼此保持稳定的对准。 优选地，铰链结构或相邻的支撑件包括位移限制器。 面板安装件限定第一铰链轴线，主体安装件限定第二轴线，并且一对连杆枢转地固定在面板安装件和主体安装件之间以完成铰链组。 优选地，一对铰链组被固定到闭合面板的铰链侧，以使所述面板相对于与路径相邻的主体部分在非干涉路径中移动。

公开(公告)号：US20140259528A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14293664

申请日：2014-06-02

Applicant: M & C Corporation

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy ,  John R. Beckwith ,  David J. Smallwood

IPC: E05D7/00

CPC classification number: E05D7/0045 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D5/062 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D5/16 ,  E05D7/04 ,  E05D2005/067 ,  E05Y2201/632 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/52 ,  Y10T16/5323 ,  Y10T29/24 ,  Y10T29/49861 ,  Y10T29/49863

Abstract: An adjustable hinge set and a method for making it improves mounting of a deck lid to a motor vehicle body by permitting mass production adjustments without distortion or multiplication of the parts installed. A hinge set bracket with spaced flanges receiving a pivot strap and pivot therebetween is formed with a substantially vertical slot in each flange. At least one insert having a collar and a stem, reinforces the spacing between the support flanges, as the pivot pin compressionally engages the flanges. Preferably, two inserts having a collar and a stem have a combined length that reinforces the predetermined spacing within a predetermined tolerance when compression is adjusted.

Abstract translation: 可调式铰链组及其制造方法通过允许批量生产调整而不会使所安装部件变形或倍增，从而将甲板盖安装到机动车身上。 具有间隔开的凸缘的铰链组支架在其间形成有大致垂直的槽。 当枢轴销压缩地接合凸缘时，具有轴环和杆的至少一个插入件加强了支撑凸缘之间的间隔。 优选地，具有套环和杆的两个插入件具有在压缩被调节时在预定公差内加强预定间隔的组合长度。

公开(公告)号：US20140182962A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14039605

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: M&C CORPORATION

Inventor： Andrew McIntyre, I ,  Michael Duffy

IPC: B60R21/38

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  E05D2011/009 ,  Y10T16/53833 ,  Y10T16/5404 ,  Y10T16/5476

Abstract: An active hinge with a reset mechanism that disables an additional degree of freedom in the hinge's movement to permit the trailing edge of a vehicle hood to lift is disclosed. The active hinge includes a deployment bracket on which a reset clip is mounted, a hood bracket for attachment to the vehicle's hood, and a body bracket for attachment to the vehicle's body. To re-lock movement between the deployment bracket and the hood bracket, an engagement tab on the reset clip enters a notch in the hood bracket whereby the reset clip rotates until a locking tab on the clip engages a hole in the deployment bracket. Curved surfaces mounted on the engagement and locking tabs provide surface-to-surface contact between the reset clip and the deployment bracket, whereby the deployment bracket is not scratched when the reset clip is rotated, thereby precluding rust from developing on the deployment bracket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有复位机构的主动铰链，其禁止铰链运动中的附加自由度以允许车辆罩的后缘升高。 主动铰链包括展开支架，复位夹安装在该展开支架上，用于附接到车辆罩的罩支架和用于附接到车身的主体支架。 为了重新锁定展开支架和发动机罩支架之间的运动，复位夹子上的接合片进入发动机罩支架中的凹口，由此复位夹旋转，直到夹子上的锁定接头与展开支架中的孔接合。 安装在接合和锁定突片上的弯曲表面提供复位夹和展开支架之间的表面到表面接触，由此当复位夹被旋转时展开支架不会被划伤，从而防止在展开支架上产生锈迹。

公开(公告)号：US20020089211A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：US09757374

申请日：2001-01-09

Applicant: M & C Corporation

Inventor： Michael John Duffy

IPC: B60J005/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/026 ,  B60P3/39 ,  B60P7/135 ,  B62D33/03 ,  E05F1/123 ,  E05F1/1238 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544 ,  Y10T16/53835 ,  Y10T16/5386 ,  Y10T16/5389 ,  Y10T16/5475 ,  Y10T16/55963

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coupling a vehicle body panel partition for pivotal movement between an upright and a retracted position. A mounting includes hinge sets formed from two hinge leafs, each hinge leaf being used to retain one of the alternate ends of the torsion rod pin extending through aligned pivot portions on each pin leaf. Preferably, each hinge set is integrally formed with the torsion pin by retainers holding ends of the torsion pin with respect to each of the leafs. In the preferred embodiment, a return bent end of the torsion pin is received in an extended support member while the other end is retained in a returned bent portion of the second leaf, each end extending in a radial direction aligned at an angle to the direction of the other end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于联接车体面板隔板以在直立和缩回位置之间枢转运动的方法和装置。 安装件包括由两个铰链叶片形成的铰链组，每个铰链叶片用于保持扭杆销的另一端之一延伸穿过每个销叶上的对准的枢转部分。 优选地，每个铰链组件通过相对于每个叶片保持扭销的端部的保持器与扭力销一体地形成。 在优选实施例中，扭销的返回弯曲端部被容纳在延伸的支撑构件中，而另一端保持在第二叶片的返回弯曲部分中，每个端部沿与径向方向成一定角度的径向延伸 的另一端。

公开(公告)号：US08893354B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US14039605

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: M&C Corporation

Inventor： Andrew McIntyre, I ,  Michael Duffy

IPC: E05D11/10 ,  B60R21/38

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  E05D2011/009 ,  Y10T16/53833 ,  Y10T16/5404 ,  Y10T16/5476

Abstract: An active hinge with a reset mechanism that disables an additional degree of freedom in the hinge's movement to permit the trailing edge of a vehicle hood to lift is disclosed. The active hinge includes a deployment bracket on which a reset clip is mounted, a hood bracket for attachment to the vehicle's hood, and a body bracket for attachment to the vehicle's body. To re-lock movement between the deployment bracket and the hood bracket, an engagement tab on the reset clip enters a notch in the hood bracket whereby the reset clip rotates until a locking tab on the clip engages a hole in the deployment bracket. Curved surfaces mounted on the engagement and locking tabs provide surface-to-surface contact between the reset clip and the deployment bracket, whereby the deployment bracket is not scratched when the reset clip is rotated, thereby precluding rust from developing on the deployment bracket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有复位机构的主动铰链，其禁止铰链运动中的附加自由度以允许车辆罩的后缘升高。 主动铰链包括展开支架，复位夹安装在该展开支架上，用于附接到车辆罩的罩支架和用于附接到车身的主体支架。 为了重新锁定展开支架和发动机罩支架之间的运动，复位夹子上的接合片进入发动机罩支架中的凹口，由此复位夹旋转，直到夹子上的锁定接头与展开支架中的孔接合。 安装在接合和锁定突片上的弯曲表面提供复位夹和展开支架之间的表面到表面接触，由此当复位夹被旋转时展开支架不会被划伤，从而防止在展开支架上产生锈迹。