公开(公告)号：US08672409B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13216719

申请日：2011-08-24

Applicant: Arjun Yetukuri ,  David A. Hein ,  Gerald S. Locke

Inventor： Arjun Yetukuri ,  David A. Hein ,  Gerald S. Locke

IPC: A47C7/36 ,  A47C7/62 ,  B60N2/48 ,  B60R21/015

CPC classification number: B60N2/4858 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/806 ,  B60N2/856 ,  B60N2/859 ,  B60N2/874 ,  B60R21/015

Abstract: A vehicle seat with an adjustable head restraint assembly is provided with a controller configured to receive an instruction signal to actuate a head restraint from a use position to a stowed position. A detection signal indicates whether an object is within a predetermined range of the head restraint. A stow signal is transmitted to an actuator to actuate the head restraint to the stowed position in response to the instruction signal and in response to the detection signal indicating that an object is not within the predetermined range of the head restraint. A use signal is transmitted to the actuator to maintain the head restraint in the use position in response to the instruction signal and in response to the detection signal indicating that an object is within the predetermined range of the head restraint.

Abstract translation: 具有可调节头部约束组件的车辆座椅设置有控制器，其被配置为接收指令信号以将头枕从使用位置致动到收起位置。 检测信号表示物体是否在头枕的预定范围内。 收起信号被传送到致动器，以响应于指令信号并响应于指示物体不在头枕的预定范围内的检测信号将头枕致动到收起位置。 使用信号被传送到致动器，以响应于指示信号并且响应于检测信号指示物体在头枕的预定范围内而将头枕保持在使用位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120235459A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13048985

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Arjun Yetukuri ,  David A. Hein ,  Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka

Inventor： Arjun Yetukuri ,  David A. Hein ,  Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka

IPC: B60N2/48

CPC classification number: B60N2/482 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/821 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/856 ,  B60R21/01532 ,  B60R21/01552

Abstract: A seat assembly having an automatically adjustable head restraint is provided. A seat back is mounted within a vehicle and a head restraint assembly is adjustably mounted to the vehicle and disposed adjacent the seat back. The seat back includes a sensor mounted adjacent an upper portion of the seat back for detecting the presence and position of a passenger relative to the head restraint. A controller is in communication with the sensor and receives the output signal of the sensor. The controller then generates a control signal in order to position the head restraint based on the output signals of the sensor. An actuator is connected to the head restraint for positioning the head restraint based on a control signal received from the control module.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有自动调整的头枕的座椅组件。 座椅靠背安装在车辆内，并且头枕组件可调节地安装到车辆并且邻近座椅靠背设置。 座椅靠背包括邻近座椅靠背的上部安装的传感器，用于检测乘客相对于头枕的存在和位置。 控制器与传感器通信并接收传感器的输出信号。 然后，控制器产生控制信号，以便根据传感器的输出信号定位头枕。 致动器连接到头枕，用于基于从控制模块接收的控制信号来定位头枕。

公开(公告)号：US20120161797A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12979015

申请日：2010-12-27

Applicant: David A. Hein

Inventor： David A. Hein

IPC: G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G01R31/42 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A system and method is provided for evaluating performance of a supply circuit for electric vehicle charging. An electrical connection is established between a vehicle circuit and a supply circuit for an external Alternating Current (AC) power supply. The electrical connection includes a hot, neutral, and ground conductor. A control signal is transmitted to activate a switch disposed along the electrical connection for selectively initiating vehicle charging. Input signals are received including: a line current signal indicative of a current along at least one of the hot conductor and the neutral conductor, and at least one of a line voltage signal and a neutral voltage signal. The line voltage signal being indicative of a voltage potential between the hot conductor and the neutral conductor. The neutral voltage signal being indicative of a voltage potential between the neutral conductor and the ground conductor. At least one of the input signals is compared to predetermined resistance data for evaluating supply circuit performance.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于评估用于电动车辆充电的供电电路的性能的系统和方法。 在车辆电路和用于外部交流（AC）电源的电源电路之间建立电连接。 电气连接包括热，中性和接地导体。 传输控制信号以激活沿着电连接设置的开关，用于选择性地启动车辆充电。 接收输入信号，包括：指示沿着热导体和中性导体中的至少一个的电流的线电流信号，以及线电压信号和中性点电压信号中的至少一个。 线电压信号表示热导体和中性导体之间的电压电位。 中性电压信号表示中性导体和接地导体之间的电压电位。 将至少一个输入信号与用于评估电源电路性能的预定电阻数据进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US07145263B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10280171

申请日：2002-10-25

Applicant: John F. Nathan ,  David A. Hein

Inventor： John F. Nathan ,  David A. Hein

IPC: B60L3/00 ,  H02G3/00 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60R21/017 ,  B60R21/08

CPC classification number: B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60N2/829 ,  B60N2/832 ,  B60N2/853 ,  B60N2/856 ,  B60N2002/0268

Abstract: A control system and method for automatically adjusting the position of a headrest of a seat assembly for a vehicle. The control system includes at least one occupancy sensor disposed within the seat assembly for detecting the presence of a passenger in the seat assembly and at least one passenger position sensor disposed proximate to the headrest for detecting the position of a passenger's head relative to the position of the headrest. A control module monitors the output of the at least one occupancy and position sensors and generates a control signal instructing the at least one drive motor to reposition the headrest to adjust to the presence and position of the passenger in the seat.

公开(公告)号：US07091886B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10864128

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: Todd L. DePue ,  David A. Hein

Inventor： Todd L. DePue ,  David A. Hein

IPC: H03K11/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/94 ,  H03K17/9502 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K2217/94047 ,  H03K2217/960705

Abstract: A flexible touch-sense switch includes a force sensitive composite and an at least one proximity sensor. The force sensitive composite includes a plurality of force sensors disposed between a first layer and a second layer of polymide film defining a displacement region. The at least one proximity sensor generates an electromagnetic field that defines a detection region. The force sensitive composite and the at least one proximity sensor are mounted to the first layer of the polymide film for forming a flexible printed circuit board. A control circuit is electrically connected to the force sensitive composite and the at least one proximity sensor for selectively controlling the touch-sense switch activation in response to coincident actuation thereof.

Abstract translation: 柔性触摸感应开关包括力敏复合材料和至少一个接近传感器。 力敏复合材料包括设置在限定位移区域的第一层和第二层聚酰亚胺膜之间的多个力传感器。 所述至少一个接近传感器产生限定检测区域的电磁场。 力敏复合材料和至少一个接近传感器安装到聚酰亚胺薄膜的第一层上以形成柔性印刷电路板。 控制电路电连接到力敏复合材料和至少一个接近传感器，用于响应于其重合的致动来选择性地控制触摸感应开关的激活。

公开(公告)号：US5703757A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-30

申请号：US594965

申请日：1996-01-31

Applicant: Earl J. Hayes ,  Timothy A. Hutchinson ,  David A. Hein ,  Alexander Shen ,  Michael J. Pike-Biegunski

Inventor： Earl J. Hayes ,  Timothy A. Hutchinson ,  David A. Hein ,  Alexander Shen ,  Michael J. Pike-Biegunski

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/023 ,  H05K7/02 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/0238 ,  H05K7/026

Abstract: A junction box for motor vehicles in which first and second housing portions are provided for receiving and containing, respectively, low and high electrical current circuitboards. The housing portions extend in a generally common plane when connected together to form a housing unit. A planar insulating panel member containing buses and integral insulation displacement terminals are located between the housing portions and in a plane generally perpendicular to the common plane of the housing portions. The first and second housing portions are abutted and fastened together on opposed sides of the panel member with the buses and integral insulation displacement terminals. The insulation displacement terminals are effective to directly receive insulated wires of an electrical harness and electrically connect the same to the buses and to circuits of and electrical components associated with the circuitboards.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的接线盒，其中设置有第一和第二壳体部分，用于分别容纳和容纳低和高电流电路板。 当连接在一起时，壳体部分在大致共同的平面中延伸以形成壳体单元。 包含总线和整体绝缘位移端子的平面绝缘板构件位于壳体部分之间并且在大致垂直于壳体部分的共同平面的平面中。 第一和第二壳体部分与面板构件的相对侧与母线和一体绝缘位移端子抵接并紧固在一起。 绝缘位移端子有效地直接接收电气线束的绝缘电线并将其电连接到总线以及与电路板相关联的电路和电气部件。

公开(公告)号：US08922967B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13365495

申请日：2012-02-03

Applicant: Paul Goelz ,  David A. Hein

Inventor： Paul Goelz ,  David A. Hein

IPC: H02H9/00 ,  H02H5/04 ,  H01R13/66

CPC classification number: H02H5/043 ,  H01R13/6683

Abstract: A thermal protection system for an electrical system having a control system and an electrical outlet connected to an electrical power source includes an electrical cord having a plug attached thereto that is configured to electrically connect with the outlet. A non-contact temperature sensor is disposed within the plug and configured to measure a temperature of the outlet. The temperature sensor is in communication with the control system and configured to send a signal to the control system to effect a reduced flow of current through the outlet and plug when the temperature sensor indicates that a predetermined condition is met.

Abstract translation: 具有连接到电源的控制系统和电源插座的电气系统的热保护系统包括具有附接到其上的插头的电线，其配置为与插座电连接。 非接触式温度传感器设置在插头内并且被配置成测量出口的温度。 温度传感器与控制系统连通，并配置成当温度传感器指示满足预定条件时，向控制系统发送信号以实现电流通过出口和插头的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20130141041A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13310114

申请日：2011-12-02

Applicant: David A. Hein ,  Krzysztof Klesyk

Inventor： David A. Hein ,  Krzysztof Klesyk

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02B1/24

CPC classification number: H02J7/0036 ,  B60L11/1811 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  H02M3/335 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10T307/766

Abstract: An offline power supply includes a power supply circuit including a primary-side circuit for connecting to a power source, a secondary-side circuit for connecting to a load, and a transformer connecting the primary-side circuit and the secondary-side circuit. A switch operates to selectively connect the primary-side circuit to the power source. A trigger circuit is connected to the secondary-side circuit and has at least one input. The trigger circuit generates an output to selectively operate the switch based on the at least one input.

Abstract translation: 离线电源包括电源电路，其包括用于连接到电源的初级侧电路，用于连接到负载的次级侧电路以及连接初级侧电路和次级侧电路的变压器。 开关操作以选择性地将初级侧电路连接到电源。 触发电路连接到次级侧电路并且具有至少一个输入。 所述触发电路产生输出以基于所述至少一个输入选择性地操作所述开关。

公开(公告)号：US08432175B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12979015

申请日：2010-12-27

Applicant: David A. Hein

Inventor： David A. Hein

IPC: G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G01R31/42 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A system and method is provided for evaluating performance of a supply circuit for electric vehicle charging. An electrical connection is established between a vehicle circuit and a supply circuit for an external Alternating Current (AC) power supply. The electrical connection includes a hot, neutral, and ground conductor. A control signal is transmitted to activate a switch disposed along the electrical connection for selectively initiating vehicle charging. Input signals are received including: a line current signal indicative of a current along at least one of the hot conductor and the neutral conductor, and at least one of a line voltage signal and a neutral voltage signal. The line voltage signal being indicative of a voltage potential between the hot conductor and the neutral conductor. The neutral voltage signal being indicative of a voltage potential between the neutral conductor and the ground conductor. At least one of the input signals is compared to predetermined resistance data for evaluating supply circuit performance.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于评估用于电动车辆充电的供电电路的性能的系统和方法。 在车辆电路和用于外部交流（AC）电源的电源电路之间建立电连接。 电气连接包括热，中性和接地导体。 传输控制信号以激活沿着电连接设置的开关，用于选择性地启动车辆充电。 接收输入信号，包括：指示沿着热导体和中性导体中的至少一个的电流的线电流信号，以及线电压信号和中性点电压信号中的至少一个。 线电压信号表示热导体和中性导体之间的电压电位。 中性电压信号表示中性导体和接地导体之间的电压电位。 将至少一个输入信号与用于评估电源电路性能的预定电阻数据进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US20120249067A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13329395

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: David A. Hein ,  Paul Goelz

Inventor： David A. Hein ,  Paul Goelz

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B60L3/12 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/18 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/527 ,  B60L2240/529 ,  B60L2260/42 ,  H02H3/334 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: An apparatus for correcting leakage current during a vehicle charging operation is provided. The apparatus comprises a balance circuit configured to receive a sensed current indicative of a vehicle leakage current in response to an external power source providing a charging current to a vehicle. The vehicle leakage current includes a first leakage component and a second leakage component. The balance circuit is further configured to generate a first voltage value that corresponds to a negative value of the first leakage component and to provide a second voltage value that generally corresponds to a positive value of the first leakage component. The balance circuit is further configured to apply the second voltage value to the first voltage value to substantially remove the first leakage component from the vehicle leakage current.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在车辆充电操作期间校正泄漏电流的装置。 该装置包括平衡电路，其被配置为响应于向车辆提供充电电流的外部电源接收指示车辆泄漏电流的感测电流。 车辆泄漏电流包括第一泄漏分量和第二泄漏分量。 平衡电路还被配置为产生对应于第一泄漏分量的负值的第一电压值，并提供通常对应于第一泄漏分量的正值的第二电压值。 平衡电路还被配置为将第二电压值施加到第一电压值，以从车辆泄漏电流基本上去除第一泄漏分量。