公开(公告)号：WO2014078170A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2013/068949

申请日：2013-11-07

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

Inventor： FRENS, Jonathan M. ,  CATLIN, Michael

IPC: B60K37/02

CPC classification number: B60Q3/14 ,  B60K37/02 ,  B60Q3/16

Abstract: An illuminated vehicle interior component. The illuminated vehicle interior component includes a light-transmissive substrate layer configured to be disposed over a printed circuit layer. The illuminated vehicle interior component also includes a decorative layer formed directly onto the light-transmissive substrate layer. The light-transmissive substrate layer is configured to receive light from a light-emitting device coupled to the printed circuit layer. The light-transmissive substrate layer is also configured to illuminate at least a portion of the illuminated vehicle interior component.

Abstract translation: 照明车内部件。 照明车辆内部部件包括被配置为设置在印刷电路层上的透光基板层。 照明车辆内部部件还包括直接形成在透光基底层上的装饰层。 透光基底层被配置为从耦合到印刷电路层的发光器件接收光。 透光基底层还构造成照亮照明车辆内部部件的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：WO2010025160A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：PCT/US2009/054980

申请日：2009-08-26

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ,  CATLIN, Michael

Inventor： CATLIN, Michael

IPC: G09F13/04 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G09F13/04 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K2217/96046

Abstract: The invention provides a button for an interior of a vehicle, a method of using a graphic on a button to indicate the current status or configuration of the button and/or a device the button controls, and a method of making a button with changing appearances, the button comprising a non-mechanical switch and the button comprising means for backlighting of at least two different colors, the button further comprising at least two band-pass filters (232, 234), the band-pass filters being configured to block one of the two different colors, while allowing the other to pass through, wherein a three dimensional appearance of the button is changed depending on which color is activated to provide backlighting to the button, wherein during a first status or configuration state of the button, one of the colors is activated to provide backlighting to a first portion (212) of the button and wherein during a second status or configuration state of the button, the other color is activated to provide backlighting to a second portion (214) of the button.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于车辆内部的按钮，使用按钮上的图形来指示按钮和/或按钮控制的装置的当前状态或配置的方法，以及使具有改变外观的按钮的方法 ，所述按钮包括非机械开关，并且所述按钮包括用于背光至少两种不同颜色的装置，所述按钮还包括至少两个带通滤波器（232,234），所述带通滤波器被配置为阻挡一个 的两种不同的颜色，同时允许另一种通过，其中按钮的三维外观根据激活哪种颜色而改变以向按钮提供背光，其中在按钮的第一状态或配置状态期间，一个 激活颜色以向按钮的第一部分（212）提供背光，并且其中在按钮的第二状态或配置状态期间，激活另一种颜色以提供 背光到按钮的第二部分（214）。

公开(公告)号：WO2011059982A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：PCT/US2010/056058

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ,  SMITH, Nels, R. ,  CATLIN, Michael ,  GWINNUP, Stephen, J. ,  TINDALL, Rodney, J.

Inventor： SMITH, Nels, R. ,  CATLIN, Michael ,  GWINNUP, Stephen, J. ,  TINDALL, Rodney, J.

IPC: B60R7/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/04 ,  B60Q3/225 ,  B60Q3/74 ,  B60Q3/82 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R2011/0028 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An interior vehicle component comprises a base and a panel coupled to the base. The panel is moveable between a first position and a second position. The panel has a first side and an opposite second side. The first side is configured to be visible to a vehicle occupant when the panel is in the first position. The second side cooperates with the base to define a cavity. The panel has an aperture extending through the first side and the second side. The panel also comprises at least one of a solid state switch and a light source supported at the first side of the panel, and a flexible circuit coupled to a backside of the at least one of the solid state switch and the light source through the aperture.

Abstract translation: 内部车辆部件包括底座和联接到基座的面板。 面板可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 面板具有第一侧和相对的第二侧。 当面板处于第一位置时，第一侧被配置为对车辆乘客可见。 第二侧与基座配合以形成腔。 面板具有延伸穿过第一侧和第二侧的孔。 面板还包括支撑在面板第一侧的固态开关和光源中的至少一个，以及通过孔径耦合到固态开关和光源中的至少一个的背面的柔性电路 。

公开(公告)号：WO2010042736A3

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：PCT/US2009/060027

申请日：2009-10-08

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ,  CATLIN, Michael

Inventor： CATLIN, Michael

IPC: B60R11/00 ,  B60N3/10 ,  B65F1/16

Abstract: A storage compartment is provided that includes a sensor configured to generate a signal based on presence of an activating object. The storage compartment also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and configured to detect an object adjacent to the storage compartment based on the signal. The storage compartment further includes an actuator communicatively coupled to the controller and configured to release a securing feature of the storage compartment when the controller detects the object adjacent to the storage compartment.

公开(公告)号：WO2008080103A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：PCT/US2007/088652

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ,  EICH, Rodger, W. ,  CATLIN, Michael ,  FARBER, James ,  HOGG, Chris ,  CHUTORASH, Richard, J. ,  WRIGHT, Thomas, S.

Inventor： EICH, Rodger, W. ,  CATLIN, Michael ,  FARBER, James ,  HOGG, Chris ,  CHUTORASH, Richard, J. ,  WRIGHT, Thomas, S.

IPC: G01C17/36

CPC classification number: G01C17/24

Abstract: A display for a compass includes a sealed chamber, a display card in the sealed chamber configured to carry indicia representative of a direction provided by the compass, and a display card control mechanism located outside the sealed chamber and configured to control a direction indicated by the sealed compass based on a signal received from a compass circuit.

Abstract translation: 指南针的显示器包括密封室，密封室中的显示卡，被配置为携带代表由罗盘提供的方向的标记;以及显示卡控制机构，位于密封室外部，并被配置为控制由 基于从罗盘电路接收的信号的密封罗盘。

公开(公告)号：WO2014110317A2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2014/010966

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

Inventor： HODGSON, Thomas ,  DASSEN, Arne ,  FRENS, Jonathan M. ,  MEYERS, Scott R. ,  CATLIN, Michael ,  MOELKER, Nicholas T. ,  BEECK, Kyle

IPC: B60Q3/02

CPC classification number: B60Q3/14 ,  B60Q3/51 ,  B60Q3/64 ,  B60Q3/74 ,  B60Q3/82

Abstract: An overhead console for a vehicle having a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly may include multiple light sources configured to emit light toward a show surface of the overhead console. Each light source may include a light-emitting diode. The overhead console may also include a capacitive sensing input device, a sunroof control device, a haptic feedback device, a directional lighting device, and so forth. The overhead console has a thickness of less than or equal to approximately 15 millimeters.

Abstract translation: 一种具有照明组件的车辆的架空控制台。 照明组件可以包括多个光源，其被配置为朝着顶置式控制台的显示表面发射光。 每个光源可以包括发光二极管。 顶置式控制台还可以包括电容感测输入装置，天窗控制装置，触觉反馈装置，定向照明装置等。 顶置式控制台的厚度小于或等于大约15毫米。

公开(公告)号：WO2014070180A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2012/062949

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ,  HIPSHIER, Jason M. ,  BOZIO, Ronald A. ,  SHERBURN, Kenneth D. ,  CATLIN, Michael

Inventor： HIPSHIER, Jason M. ,  BOZIO, Ronald A. ,  SHERBURN, Kenneth D. ,  CATLIN, Michael

IPC: B60R13/02 ,  B60R7/04

CPC classification number: B60R7/04 ,  B60R13/0262

Abstract: An interior trim component (34) includes a substrate having a first rib (90) positioned adjacent to an axial end (82) of the interior trim component (34). The interior trim component (34) also includes multiple second ribs (44)each oriented substantially parallel to the first rib (90). The first rib (90) and each second rib (44) are configured to engage a track to facilitate movement of the interior trim component (34) along the track. The interior trim component (34) further includes a cushion (46) coupled to the second ribs (44) and to the substrate. The cushion (46) extends along a first surface of the substrate, wraps around the first rib (90), and engages a second surface of the substrate, opposite the first surface, to form the axial end (82) of the interior trim component.

Abstract translation: 内部装饰部件（34）包括具有邻近内部装饰部件（34）的轴向端部（82）定位的第一肋条（90）的基底。 内部装饰组件（34）还包括多个第二肋（44），每个第二肋基本上平行于第一肋（90）定向。 第一肋（90）和每个第二肋（44）构造成接合轨道以便于内部装饰部件（34）沿着轨道移动。 内部装饰部件（34）还包括联接到第二肋（44）和衬底的衬垫（46）。 衬垫（46）沿着衬底的第一表面延伸，围绕第一肋（90）包裹，并与衬底的与第一表面相对的第二表面接合，以形成内饰件的轴向端（82） 。

公开(公告)号：WO2011163544A2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2011/041738

申请日：2011-06-24

Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ,  CATLIN, Michael

Inventor： CATLIN, Michael

IPC: H02J5/00

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01F27/2804 ,  H01F27/2847 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/40

Abstract: A trim component comprising a decorative layer and an electrical circuit path positioned on the B (i.e., back or hidden) surface of the decorative layer, the electrical circuit path comprising conductive ink/paint in a geometric configuration suitable for transmitting wireless power. The trim component can further comprise a protective layer positioned such that the electrical circuit path is at least partially enclosed between the decorative layer and the protective layer.

Abstract translation: 一种装饰部件，其包括装饰层和位于装饰层的B（即背部或隐藏）表面上的电路）路径，该电路路径包括适于传输无线电力的几何配置的导电油墨/油漆。 修剪部件还可以包括保护层，其被定位成使得电路路径至少部分地封闭在装饰层和保护层之间。

公开(公告)号：EP2943374A2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-18

申请号：EP14701456.7

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： HODGSON, Thomas ,  DASSEN, Arne ,  FRENS, Jonathan M. ,  MEYERS, Scott R. ,  CATLIN, Michael ,  MOELKER, Nicholas T. ,  BEECK, Kyle

IPC: B60Q3/02 ,  B60Q3/00 ,  B60Q3/04 ,  B60K37/06

CPC classification number: B60Q3/14 ,  B60Q3/51 ,  B60Q3/64 ,  B60Q3/74 ,  B60Q3/82

Abstract: An overhead console for a vehicle having a lighting assembly. The lighting assembly may include multiple light sources configured to emit light toward a show surface of the overhead console. Each light source may include a light-emitting diode. The overhead console may also include a capacitive sensing input device, a sunroof control device, a haptic feedback device, a directional lighting device, and so forth. The overhead console has a thickness of less than or equal to approximately 15 millimeters.

Abstract translation: 具有照明组件的车辆的顶置式控制台。 照明组件可以包括配置成朝着顶置式控制台的显示表面发射光的多个光源。 每个光源可以包括发光二极管。 顶置式控制台还可以包括电容感测输入装置，天窗控制装置，触觉反馈装置，定向照明装置等。 顶置式控制台的厚度小于或等于约15毫米。

公开(公告)号：EP2920019A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-23

申请号：EP13799423.2

申请日：2013-11-07

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： FRENS, Jonathan M. ,  CATLIN, Michael

IPC: B60K37/02

Abstract: An illuminated vehicle interior component. The illuminated vehicle interior component includes a light-transmissive substrate layer configured to be disposed over a printed circuit layer. The illuminated vehicle interior component also includes a decorative layer formed directly onto the light-transmissive substrate layer. The light-transmissive substrate layer is configured to receive light from a light-emitting device coupled to the printed circuit layer. The light-transmissive substrate layer is also configured to illuminate at least a portion of the illuminated vehicle interior component.

Abstract translation: 一个照明车辆内部组件。 照明的车辆内部部件包括配置成布置在印刷电路层上的透光衬底层。 照明的车辆内部部件还包括直接形成在透光衬底层上的装饰层。 透光衬底层被配置为接收来自耦合到印刷电路层的发光器件的光。 透光衬底层还构造成照亮照明车辆内部部件的至少一部分。