Panel support structure for expanded sunroof opening

    公开(公告)号:US12296661B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-13

    申请号:US17980801

    申请日:2022-11-04

    Abstract: An assembly for a sunroof of a vehicle includes a longitudinal rail defining a longitudinal cavity having an opening. A bracket supports a first sunroof panel for movement along the rail, between a closed position and a fully open position. A portion of the bracket extends into the cavity opening and is movable along the cavity from a first side of a plane extending through a forward-most edge of the second sunroof panel to a second side of the plane opposite the first side of the plane, during movement of the first sunroof panel to the fully open position. Enabling the support bracket to move to the second side of the plane aids in maximizing the size of the sunroof opening when the panel is in the fully open position.

    PANEL SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR EXPANDED SUNROOF OPENING

    公开(公告)号:US20240149650A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-09

    申请号:US17980801

    申请日:2022-11-04

    CPC classification number: B60J7/047

    Abstract: An assembly for a sunroof of a vehicle includes a longitudinal rail defining a longitudinal cavity having an opening. A bracket supports a first sunroof panel for movement along the rail, between a closed position and a fully open position. A portion of the bracket extends into the cavity opening and is movable along the cavity from a first side of a plane extending through a forward-most edge of the second sunroof panel to a second side of the plane opposite the first side of the plane, during movement of the first sunroof panel to the fully open position. Enabling the support bracket to move to the second side of the plane aids in maximizing the size of the sunroof opening when the panel is in the fully open position.

    Systems and methods for operating a power tailgate system

    公开(公告)号:US11814889B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-14

    申请号:US16832870

    申请日:2020-03-27

    CPC classification number: E05F15/611 E05Y2201/408 E05Y2400/302 E05Y2900/532

    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for operating a power tailgate system involve a vehicle that includes a tailgate, a motor connected with the tailgate for interdependent movement, and a motor circuit for the motor. The embodiments include, upon the initiation of a driving event in the vehicle, identifying that the tailgate is unclosed. The embodiments further include, in response to identifying that the tailgate is unclosed, upon the initiation of the driving event, irrespective of whether the tailgate is moving or not moving, checking the tailgate against movement during the driving event, wherein checking the tailgate against movement includes operating the motor circuit to electrically brake the motor.

    AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A POWER TAILGATE UNDER EXTERNAL LOADING

    公开(公告)号:US20220316258A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:US17217463

    申请日:2021-03-30

    Abstract: Embodiments of a system for controlling a vehicle power tailgate are described. The system includes a motor operably connectible to a tailgate and configured to open the tailgate at any of at least a first opening speed and a second opening speed lower than the first opening speed. The system is operable to, responsive to a determination that an external load is being applied to the tailgate when the tailgate is in a closed condition, control operation of the motor to open the tailgate at the second predetermined tailgate opening speed if an estimated magnitude of the load is below a predetermined threshold load.

    SUNROOF DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220314760A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:US17217566

    申请日:2021-03-30

    Abstract: A sunroof device is disclosed. A sunroof device includes a movable panel on a roof of a vehicle; a guide rail including one or more holes; a deflector holder including a first restriction portion, a second restriction portion, and a rotation center, wherein a first tip of the first restriction portion connecting to a first hole of the one or more holes; a second tip of the second restriction portion including a first claw, the first claw connecting to a second hole of the one or more holes; a third tip of the second restriction portion including a second claw, the second claw connecting to a third hole of the one or more holes, the second hole and the third hole including a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion, wherein a first width of the middle portion is smaller than a second width of the rear portion; the first width is smaller than a third width of the front portion; and an inner surface between the front portion and the middle portion includes an inclination.

    END CAP ASSEMBLY
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220314759A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:US17218999

    申请日:2021-03-31

    Abstract: A sunshade structure is disclosed. The sunshade structure includes a sunshade; a guide rail; a sunshade stopper configured to stop a movement of the sunshade, the sunshade stopper including a first side wall and a second side wall; and an end cap configured to cap an end of the guide rail, the end cap including a bottom plate, a first sunshade stopper retention wall extending vertically from the bottom plate and configured to extend around the first side wall a second sunshade stopper retention wall extending vertically from the bottom plate and configured to extend around a junction of the first side wall and the second side wall a third sunshade stopper retention wall extending vertically from the bottom plate and configured to extend around the second side wall; and a fourth wall extending vertically from the bottom plate and configured to extend from an end of the second side wall to the end of the guide rail.

    ADJUSTABLE AIRFOIL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20210403101A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-30

    申请号:US16911730

    申请日:2020-06-25

    Abstract: An adjustable airfoil system for a vehicle includes a first airfoil shaft, a first airfoil having a first end mounted on the first airfoil shaft, and a first airfoil support structured for mounting to a portion of a vehicle and for rotatably supporting a portion of the first airfoil shaft at a location spaced apart from a first end of the first airfoil shaft. The system also includes a second airfoil shaft, a second airfoil having a first end mounted on the second airfoil shaft, and a second airfoil support structured for mounting to a portion of a vehicle and for rotatably supporting a portion of the second airfoil shaft spaced apart from a first end of the second airfoil shaft. A shaft end support is rigidly coupled to the first airfoil support and the second airfoil support. The shaft end support is structured to rotatably support the first end of the first airfoil shaft and the first end of the second airfoil shaft when the shaft end support is rigidly coupled to the first airfoil support and the second airfoil support.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20210301577A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-30

    申请号:US16832870

    申请日:2020-03-27

    Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for operating a power tailgate system involve a vehicle that includes a tailgate, a motor connected with the tailgate for interdependent movement, and a motor circuit for the motor. The embodiments include, upon the initiation of a driving event in the vehicle, identifying that the tailgate is unclosed. The embodiments further include, in response to identifying that the tailgate is unclosed, upon the initiation of the driving event, irrespective of whether the tailgate is moving or not moving, checking the tailgate against movement during the driving event, wherein checking the tailgate against movement includes operating the motor circuit to electrically brake the motor.

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