Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
296146400 | Remotely actuated door | 18 |
20080238135 | Control apparatus of opening and closing body for vehicle - A control apparatus of an opening and closing body for a vehicle includes a fully closed state detection means detecting a fully closed state of an opening and closing body for the vehicle, an authenticating means authenticating a user of the vehicle, a detection means detecting a command for an opening operation when the authenticating means and the portable unit authenticate each other, a driving means conducting the opening operation when the fully closed state and the command for the open operation are detected, wherein the detection means is a vibration sensor mounted at one of the opening and a butted surface of the opening and closing body for the vehicle, and the vibration sensor detects that an object is pinched between the opening and the opening and closing body for the vehicle at a closing operation. | 10-02-2008 |
20080296927 | POWER SWINGING SIDE DOOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle is provided having an automatic swinging side door with an actuator for opening and closing the door. A controller has an algorithm for moving the actuator, a sensor for detecting an obstacle via contact with the door; and a sensor for detecting the obstacle without contact with the door. The controller interrupts movement of the door when the obstacle is detected. The door has a measurable and selectable opening angle. A hydraulic pump actuates the actuator using fluid pressure, and a hydraulic fuse monitors flow through a bypass valve to detect the contact. A method of opening a side-swinging vehicle door includes recording a door opening angle; detecting a door operating mode, opening the door when one mode is detected; closing the door when a second mode is detected; and opening the door to the recorded angle when a third mode is detected. | 12-04-2008 |
20090072580 | INTEGRATED VALVE/CYLINDER DEVICE - An integrated valve/cylinder device to move a barrier from a closed to an open position in response to a fluid pressure provided by a fluid supply. The valve/cylinder device includes a manifold to couple the valve to the cylinder. | 03-19-2009 |
20090160211 | Passive Entry System for Automotive Vehicle Doors - A passive entry system for an vehicle door requires no active operator input to gain entrance to the vehicle. A door module recognizes the signal transmitted by an authorized key fob to identify the operator of the vehicle. The authentication of the operator coupled with the operator touching a sensor on the door to be opened actuates a release actuator that unlatches the selected door. The spring-load provided by the door seal will pop the door open from the closed position. A key cylinder, which can be located substantially anywhere on the door, is coupled mechanically to the release latch for use if the battery is weak and cannot activate the release actuator. An LED signals the state of the opening sequence for the door. The fixed door handle can incorporate a membrane switch or a capacitive sensor to indicate the selection of the door by the operator when touched. | 06-25-2009 |
20100007170 | Power back door for vehicle - An opening, through which a connection section between a drive arm and a rod of a power back door enters and exits, is covered with cover members to improve external appearance, and interference between the connection section and the cover members is eliminated when the connection section passes through the opening to prevent abnormal noise and damage to the cover members during the passage of the connection section. A pair of cover members | 01-14-2010 |
20100045065 | SENSOR INSTALLATIONS FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLE DOORS - A system and method of installing sensors around a perimeter of a motorized armored vehicle door to detect obstructions between a closing door and a door frame are provided. A safety switch including a plurality of sensors formed of a sensing element molded in a casing is provided. Adjacent sensors are separated from one another by electrical connectors. A clip is used to retrofit the safety switch to the door. | 02-25-2010 |
20100066120 | Powered back door for vehicle - A powered back door for a vehicle, in which a connection section between the back door and a connection rod of a drive device, and a surrounding area thereof are not exposed to provide good external appearance. In a powered back door for a vehicle, which is opened and closed automatically by the drive device, a projecting end of a connection rod | 03-18-2010 |
20100156139 | Device and Method for Controlling the Movement of a Both Motorically and Manually Movable Vehicle Part - A device for controlling the movement of a both motorically and manually movable vehicle part comprises a drive unit controllable in its rotational speed for motorically moving the vehicle part, a coupling device for coupling the drive unit with the vehicle part and a control unit which controls the drive unit and the coupling device such that during manually moving the vehicle part the coupling device couples the drive unit with the vehicle part if the vehicle part has reached a pre-defined position. For this, the control unit ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100264688 | POWER SPLIT TAILGATE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power, split tailgate system is provided that allows each of an upper and a lower tailgate door to be simultaneously or independently driven between open and closed positions. The tailgate system may be operated in a chauffer mode where the lower tailgate door is opened to allow for the storage of luggage and other materials and in a manner that limits exposure of the passenger compartment. | 10-21-2010 |
20110204674 | EXTENDER FOR A LIFTGATE - A novel extender for maintaining a liftgate or similar feature on a motor vehicle in a secured and fixed open position is disclosed. The extender of the present invention includes a tubular member with a slot end and a hook end for respectively engaging the latch and the hasp of a locking mechanism. The extender being fitted between the latch and hasp of the locking mechanism can be locked into place thereby defining a fixed open distance for the liftgate while being resistant to removal. | 08-25-2011 |
20110204675 | INTUITIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE DOORS - A heavy vehicle door or ramp is opened and closed using an intuitive control system. The door includes a latch assembly, a lock assembly, and a power unit to assist in opening and closing the door. The door includes an interior joy stick handle and an exterior lever handle. From outside the vehicle, the door is opened and closed by pivoting the lever handle downwardly and upwardly, respectively. From the interior of the vehicle, the joy stick handle is pulled inwardly to close the door and push outwardly to open the door. Pivoting the joystick handle forwardly engages the blast locks, while pivoting the joystick handle rearwardly unlatches the latch assembly and disengages the blast locks. The power assist unit is actuated by pivotal movement of the outside door handle and lateral pivotal movement of the interior joystick handle. Perimeter bump strips offer safety functions to prevent injuries when remote function is active. | 08-25-2011 |
20120013143 | DRIVE CONFIGURATION FOR THE MOTORIZED DISPLACEMENT OF A DISPLACEMENT ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a drive configuration for the motorized displacement of a displacement element of a motor vehicle, at least one drive having an electrical drive motor, in particular a DC motor, and a drive controller, which is associated with the drive and connected to a supply voltage U | 01-19-2012 |
20120013144 | Vehicle Structural Reinforcement System - The present disclosure relates to various vehicle structural reinforcement systems and methods of manufacturing the same. A latching system is included in the vehicle to mechanically link two vehicle structural members under preselected conditions. | 01-19-2012 |
20120133175 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS IN A VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING - An actuating system for a vehicle having a body that defines an access opening includes a panel arranged to selectively open and close at least a first portion of the opening. The system also includes multiple components operatively connected to the panel and adapted to be actuated. The system additionally includes a motor operatively connected to the panel and adapted to actuate the multiple components. A vehicle employing the system and a method for sealing an access opening in a body of a vehicle are also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
20120212006 | Hatch System for a Motor Craft, in Particular for an Automobile Vehicle - Hatch system ( | 08-23-2012 |
20120326466 | ACTUATION OF A POWER OPERATED TAILGATE - A system for controlling access into a vehicle through an opening in a rear portion of the vehicle body includes a tailgate arranged to selectively open and close to thereby respectively cover and uncover at least a portion of the access opening. The system also includes a first actuator and a second actuator, wherein each of the first and second actuators operatively connects the tailgate to the vehicle body and is configured to selectively open and close the tailgate. The system additionally includes a flexible drive system configured to operate substantially simultaneously the first and second actuators. Furthermore, the system includes a motor operatively connected to the tailgate and configured to operate the flexible drive system to thereby substantially synchronize the operation of the first and second actuators. A vehicle employing such a system is also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20150330133 | VEHICLE INCLUDING AN ASSEMBLY FOR OPENING A VEHICLE DOOR - A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a pillar, a vehicle door movably coupled to the vehicle body, and an assembly for at least partially opening the vehicle door. The assembly is coupled to the vehicle door and includes an actuator having an actuator body and an actuator shaft movable relative to the actuator body between a retracted position and an extended position. Further, the assembly includes a lever pivotally coupled to the vehicle door and a spring coupled between the lever and the actuator shaft. The spring biases the lever toward the pillar. When the vehicle door is unlatched, the lever exerts a force on the pillar and, consequently, pushes the vehicle door away from the pillar to a partially open position. The present disclosure also relates to the assembly for at least partially opening the vehicle door as described above. | 11-19-2015 |
20160144694 | ELECTROMECHANICAL STRUT WITH MOTOR-GEARBOX ASSEMBLY HAVING DUAL STAGE PLANETARY GEARBOX - An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal closure member between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a drive mechanism having a motor-gearbox assembly that is operable to drive a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of an extensible member to move the extensible member between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the closure member and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the closure member. The motor-gearbox assembly includes a gearbox unit equipped with a dual-stage planetary geartrain that is operably disposed between a motor output and the power screw. The dual-stage planetary geartrain includes a first stage gearset and a second stage gearset sharing a common ring gear. | 05-26-2016 |