Vehicle door cinching method and apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US06615545B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-09

    申请号:US10080808

    申请日:2002-02-22

    Abstract: A vehicle door cinching apparatus for assisting the final closing motion of a sliding vehicle door includes an electromagnet, a ferrous metal plate, a cinch drive and a controller. The electromagnet mounts on either an outer periphery of a vehicle sliding door or an inner periphery of a vehicle sliding door frame that's shaped to receive the sliding door as the door moves along a final inward cinching portion of a door path to a final closed position within the door frame. The plate is supported on the other of the outer periphery of the door and the inner periphery of the door frame in a position where the plate can magnetically engage the electromagnet when the door is disposed along the final cinching portion of the door path. Whichever of the plate and electromagnet is supported on the inner periphery of the door frame is also supported for lateral movement in a direction generally parallel to the cinching portion of the door path. According to the method, the cinch drive moves whichever of the electromagnet and plate is supported on the inner periphery of the door frame to drive the door along the final cinching portion of the door path and into the final closed position. The controller de-energizes the electromagnet and releases the door from the cinching apparatus once the door has reached its final closed position.

    Latch handle assembly
    2.
    发明授权
    Latch handle assembly 失效
    锁扣手柄总成

    公开(公告)号:US06406075B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-18

    申请号:US09475373

    申请日:1999-12-30

    Abstract: A latch handle assembly for permitting power or manual unlatching of a door latch. The assembly includes a latch handle for manual unlatching of the vehicle door. A mechanical linkage is attached to the latch handle and is adapted to interconnect with the door latch. The latch handle assembly also includes a switch disposed on the latch handle. The switch interconnects with a power-assisted unlatching mechanism that allows the switch to unlatch the door. Finally, there is a handle lock disposed adjacent the latch handle for disabling the latch handle in the normal condition when power is on and the power-assisted unlatching function is operable. The handle lock is operative to move from a locked position preventing the latch handle from moving, and an unlocked position allowing movement of the latch handle.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于允许门锁的电力或手动解锁的闩锁手柄组件。 组件包括用于手动解锁车门的闩锁手柄。 机械联动装置连接到闩锁手柄并适于与门锁相互连接。 闩锁手柄组件还包括设置在闩锁手柄上的开关。 开关与电源辅助解锁机构互连,允许开关解锁门。 最后,在锁定手柄附近设有手柄锁,用于在电源打开时正常状态下禁用闩锁手柄,并且电源辅助解锁功能可操作。 手柄锁定可操作以从锁定位置移动,从而防止闩锁手柄移动,以及允许闩锁手柄移动的解锁位置。

    Pivot and slide door system
    3.
    发明授权
    Pivot and slide door system 失效
    枢轴和滑动门系统

    公开(公告)号:US06183039B2

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-06

    申请号:US09245225

    申请日:1999-02-05

    CPC classification number: E05D15/1081 E05D2015/1089 E05Y2900/531

    Abstract: A pivot and slide door system for an automotive vehicle includes a door adapted to be disposed in a door opening of a vehicle body. The pivot and slide door system also includes a pivot assembly attached to the vehicle body and cooperating with the door to pivot the door from a closed position to a pivot position. The pivot and slide door system further includes a slide assembly cooperating with the pivot assembly to slide the door from the pivot position to an open position.

    Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的枢转和滑动门系统包括适于设置在车身的门开口中的门。 枢轴和滑动门系统还包括枢转组件,该枢轴组件附接到车身并与门协作以将门从关闭位置枢转到枢转位置。 枢转和滑动门系统还包括与枢转组件配合的滑动组件,以将门从枢转位置滑动到打开位置。

    Drive apparatus, in particular for a sliding door of a motor vehicle
    4.
    发明授权
    Drive apparatus, in particular for a sliding door of a motor vehicle 失效
    驱动装置,特别是用于机动车辆的滑动门

    公开(公告)号:US06100619A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-08

    申请号:US126127

    申请日:1998-07-30

    Abstract: A drive apparatus, in particular for the automatic actuation of a sliding door of a motor vehicle, comprising a fast running motor, the motor shaft of which is connected to a transmission with a large step-down ratio, the transmission having a first gear wheel which can be secured against rotation, via a releasable blocking device, and a second rotatable gear wheel which is rotationally fixedly connected to an output drive shaft and which is rotatable relative to the first gear wheel by the rotation of the motor when the first gear wheel is blocked, with the number of teeth of the first gear wheel only differing by a few teeth from the number of teeth of the second gear wheel and with the large step-down ratio being determined by this difference of the tooth numbers. By releasing the blocking device, the step-down ratio of the transmission changes. In particular a step-down ratio of 1:1 results. The transmission is thereby capable of being driven in reverse, so that a manual actuation of the sliding door of a motor vehicle is possible, without the requirement for a releasable clutch device between the sliding door and the drive apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 一种驱动装置,特别是用于自动驱动机动车辆的滑动门的驱动装置,其特征在于,包括一个快速运行的电动机,其马达轴以大的降压比与变速器连接,该变速器具有一个第一齿轮 其可以通过可释放的阻挡装置和第二可旋转的齿轮被固定地旋转地固定地连接到输出驱动轴,并且当第一齿轮和第二齿轮被转动时可通过马达的旋转相对于第一齿轮旋转 被阻止,其中第一齿轮的齿数仅与第二齿轮的齿数相差几齿,并且大的降压比由齿数的这种差异确定。 通过释放阻塞装置,传输的降压比变化。 特别是1:1的降档比。 因此,变速器能够相反地被驱动,使得可以手动地致动机动车辆的滑动门,而不需要在滑动门和驱动装置之间的可释放的离合器装置。

    Window regulator mechanism
    5.
    发明授权
    Window regulator mechanism 失效
    窗口调节机构

    公开(公告)号:US6061963A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-16

    申请号:US305514

    申请日:1999-05-05

    CPC classification number: E05F11/481 E05F15/689 E05F11/485 E05Y2900/55

    Abstract: A window regulator mechanism for raising and lowering a window that slides up and down in a hollow closure. The window regulator mechanism includes a base plate that supports a tape drive that pulls the window up and pulls the window down. The tape wraps around upper and lower rollers that rotate on axes that are substantially parallel to the length of the closure. Two slack take-up devices for the tape are disclosed. An alternate window regulator mechanism drives the tape with conformation and does not need any slack take-up.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于升高和降低在中空封闭件中上下滑动的窗户的窗口调节机构。 窗口调节机构包括支撑拉动窗户并将窗户向下拉的带驱动器的基板。 胶带缠绕在基本上平行于封闭件的长度的轴上旋转的上辊和下辊。 公开了用于带子的两个松弛卷取装置。 备用的窗口调节器机构使构造驱动带,并且不需要任何松弛卷取。

    Self locking, rattle resistant fork bolt
    7.
    发明授权
    Self locking, rattle resistant fork bolt 失效
    自锁,防拨叉螺栓

    公开(公告)号:US6022166A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-08

    申请号:US104164

    申请日:1998-06-25

    CPC classification number: B60N2/01583 Y10T403/591 Y10T403/595 Y10T403/608

    Abstract: A self locking forkbolt for pivoting the end of a pivoting seat back frame to a vehicle body includes a pin that is locked into a slot by the end of a hook that swings on a pivot axis across the slot, from an open to a closed position. A locking lever fixed to the hook moves with the hook, and a cam lever pivoted to the same pivot axis, located on to of the locking lever, has a striker edge that is engaged by the pin first as the pin is pushed into the slot. The force transfer connection between the cam lever and the hook/locking lever is indirect, consisting of a spring that is compressed by the pivoting cam lever to, in turn, push on the hook. The locking lever pops into a latched position as the hook swings closed, and the spring remains at least slightly compressed, reducing rattle of the pin within the slot.

    Abstract translation: 用于将枢转座椅靠背框架的端部枢转到车体的自锁卡扣包括通过钩的端部锁定到槽中的销,该钩在枢转轴线上横过所述槽从打开位置到关闭位置摆动 。 固定在钩子上的锁定杆与钩一起移动,并且枢转到位于锁定杆的相对枢转轴线上的凸轮杆具有当销被推入槽中时首先与销接合的撞针刃 。 凸轮杆和钩/锁定杆之间的力传递连接是间接的,包括由枢转凸轮杆压缩的弹簧,而弹簧又推动钩子。 当钩子摆动关闭时,锁定杆弹出锁定位置,并且弹簧保持至少轻微的压缩,从而减少了插槽内销的拨浪鼓。

    Vehicle door latch with cinching mechanism
    9.
    发明授权
    Vehicle door latch with cinching mechanism 失效
    车门闩与收紧机构

    公开(公告)号:US5918917A

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-06

    申请号:US898324

    申请日:1997-07-22

    CPC classification number: E05B81/20 Y10S292/23 Y10S292/46 Y10T292/1082

    Abstract: A vehicle door latch has a rotatable fork bolt that is latched by a detent in primary or an intermediate secondary latch position. The detent is operated via an intermittent lever that is operated by a transfer lever that is actuated by inside and outside door handles via suitable mechanical linkage. The door latch includes a locking lever that disables the door handles from operating the intermittent lever when it is in the locked position. The door latch also includes a cinching mechanism that automatically engages the fork bolt in the primary latch position when the intermediate secondary latch position is reached. The cinching mechanism shifts out of the way responsive to an unlatching operation to provide a fail-safe feature.

    Abstract translation: 车门闩具有可旋转的叉形螺栓,该叉形螺栓通过在初级或中间辅助锁定位置的制动器锁定。 制动器通过间歇杆操作,该间歇杆由转动杆操作,该转动杆通过适当的机械联动由内部和外部门把手致动。 门闩包括锁定杆,当锁定杆处于锁定位置时,禁止门把手操作间歇杆。 门锁还包括收紧机构,当达到中间辅助闩锁位置时,收紧机构自动地将叉螺栓接合在主闩锁位置。 收紧机构根据解锁操作进行移动,以提供故障安全功能。

    Drive mechanism for power operated slideable side door
    10.
    发明授权
    Drive mechanism for power operated slideable side door 失效
    电动滑动侧门驱动机构

    公开(公告)号:US06464287B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-15

    申请号:US09867863

    申请日:2001-05-30

    CPC classification number: B60J5/06

    Abstract: A passenger van is equipped with a drive mechanism for power operation of a slideable side door. The drive mechanism has an endless flexible drive member that travels in a closed loop which includes travel through a center track that supports and guides a hinge and roller assembly that is attached to the rear of the side door. A clutch is mounted on the hinge and roller assembly to clamp onto the flexible drive member for power operation. The clutch is operated by an actuator that includes a solenoid and a linkage between the solenoid and a moveable plate of the clutch. An electromagnetic clutch may be used as an alternative.

    Abstract translation: 客车配备有用于可滑动侧门的动力操作的驱动机构。 驱动机构具有环形柔性驱动构件,该环形柔性驱动构件在闭合回路中行进,该闭合回路包括行进通过支撑并引导铰接件和附接到侧门后部的滚子组件的中心轨道。 离合器安装在铰链和辊组件上以夹紧到柔性驱动构件上用于动力操作。 离合器由包括螺线管的致动器和螺线管与离合器的可移动板之间的连杆操作。 可以使用电磁离合器作为替代。

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