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B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable 14
B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms 14
B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access 11
B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable 11
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1.

Vehicle seat with blocking device for a lowerable seat part of the vehicle seat

      
Application Number 16340495
Grant Number 11772518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-07
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Freisleben, Bernd
  • Knauf, Ralf

Abstract

It is provided a vehicle seat having a base and a displaceable seat member which when a backrest of the vehicle seat is tilted forward can be lowered at least with a front portion in the direction of the base, wherein there is provided a guiding element which when the front portion of the seat member is lowered can be displaced on a slotted guiding member for the guiding element from a first portion of the slotted guiding member to a second portion of the slotted guiding member. The slotted guiding member or the guiding element is provided on a blocking element of a blocking device of the vehicle seat. The blocking element with the slotted guiding member or with the guiding element can be displaced under the action of acceleration forces which occur in the event of a crash relative to the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

2.

DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2019073356
Publication Number 2020/053020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-02
Publication Date 2020-03-19
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Becker, Lucas
  • Grosskopf, Nick

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for a motor vehicle, in particular for arranging on a vehicle seat, comprising a storage area for storing objects on a base surface of the storage area, wherein the storage area is delimited by two opposing lateral parts, and the distance between the two lateral parts can be varied in order to change the volume of the storage area. Furthermore, at least one section of the base surface of the storage area is formed by a section of at least one first flexible traction element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

3.

BACKREST FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND BACKREST HEAD MODULE

      
Application Number EP2019065310
Publication Number 2019/238735
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-12
Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bittermann, Thomas
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Amstein, Marcel
  • Gropp, Jörg
  • Albrecht, Jacqueline

Abstract

The invention relates to a backrest (1) for a vehicle seat, comprising a backrest frame (2) on which a backrest (1) head (LK) support element (3) provided for supporting a seat user in the shoulder region can be pivoted. In particular, the support element (3) can be pivoted via a drive unit (6) arranged on the support element (3) and a lever mechanism (5) which interacts with the drive unit (6) so as to be actuated by an external force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/23 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by linear screw mechanisms
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/809 - Head-rests movable or adjustable vertically slidable

4.

STOWAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY WITH EXTERNAL FORCE-ACTUATED WALL ELEMENT AND PIVOTABLE FLOOR ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2019051563
Publication Number 2019/145325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-23
Publication Date 2019-08-01
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Lang, Fabian

Abstract

The proposed solution relates in particular to a stowage compartment assembly (V) for a vehicle, having: a support element (T); a wall element (1) arranged on a front side (TA) of the support element (T), which wall element can be adjusted between an out-of-use position and at least one use position, wherein the wall element (1) extends in the out-of-use position along a contour of the front side (TA) of the support element (T) and the wall element (1), in the use position, projects with at least one section (10B-10D) from the front side (TA) of the support element and is elastically deformed, at least in sections, to form a stowage compartment (A) for at least one object; and a drive device (2) for adjustment of the wall element (1) by an external force. A proposed stowage compartment assembly (V) comprises at least one pivotably mounted floor element (12) which can be adjusted between a storage position and a functional position and, when the wall element (1) is present in the use position, is pivoted from its storage position into its functional position and defines a floor of the stowage compartment (A).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/02 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in a separate luggage compartment
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

5.

Vehicle door assembly having a door drive

      
Application Number 16314121
Grant Number 11072962
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-28
First Publication Date 2019-07-04
Grant Date 2021-07-27
Owner
  • BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
  • KG, BAMBERG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, Christian
  • Uebel, Wolfgang

Abstract

A vehicle door assembly may include a vehicle door pivotally arranged on a vehicle body, a drive motor for electromotively adjusting the vehicle door, a transmission element for producing a flux of force between the vehicle door and the vehicle body to adjust the vehicle door relative to the vehicle body, and a control device for controlling the drive motor. The control device may be configured to provide an anti-pinch protection. An acceleration sensor may be arranged on the vehicle door for measuring the acceleration of the vehicle door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/627 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
  • E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torqueSafety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
  • E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
  • E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object

6.

FOLDING TABLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2018081053
Publication Number 2019/101575
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-13
Publication Date 2019-05-31
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Denis
  • Yalcin, Ridvan

Abstract

A folding table (1) for a motor vehicle has a folded state and an unfolded state and comprises a plurality of segments (10A-10J) each having an upper side (101), wherein, in the unfolded state, the upper sides (101) of the segments (10A-10J) together form a work surface (AF) and extend between two outer side edges (105) which enclose a greater angle between them in the unfolded state than in the folded state. It is provided here that, in the folded state, the segments (10A-10J) lie one above another in such a manner that at least the upper sides (101) and/or lower sides (104) of two segments (10A-10J) face one another. A stable folding table which is particularly compact in the folded state is thereby provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • A47B 3/12 - Stowable tables with detachable top leaves

7.

EASY-ENTRY VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2018081054
Publication Number 2019/096774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-13
Publication Date 2019-05-23
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Handigol, Umesh
  • Hartmann, Ulf

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat comprising the following: a seat part having a seat frame; a backrest part which is pivotally supported on the seat part; a seat base for supporting the seat part and an easy-entry mechanism for moving the seat part and the backrest part relative to the seat base, at least along a longitudinal axis between a usage position and an easy-entry position, the easy-entry mechanism comprising the following: at least one arm which is pivotally connected to the seat frame and is pivotally connected to the seat base at a first position; and at least one turning-and-sliding joint for supporting the seat frame on the seat base at a second position, the first position being spaced apart from the second position along the longitudinal axis; or the easy-entry mechanism comprises at least one easy-entry connection member which is pivotally mounted on the seat base and pivotally connected to a height-adjustment connection member of a height-adjustment mechanism, the height-adjustment connection member connecting the easy-entry connection member to a cross-member disposed between the frame element and another frame element of the seat frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable

8.

System for adjusting a closure element of a vehicle

      
Application Number 16037611
Grant Number 11168506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-17
First Publication Date 2019-03-14
Grant Date 2021-11-09
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Johannes
  • Hermeling, Sebastian

Abstract

A system for adjusting a closure element of a vehicle comprises an adjustment drive for adjusting the closure element relative to a vehicle body of the vehicle between a closed position and an open position, a control device for actuating the adjustment drive for executing an adjusting movement of the closure element between the closed position and the open position, and a light generating device for generating a light signal. The control device is configured to actuate the light generating device for generating a first light signal during an adjusting movement of the closure element and for generating a second light signal when the closure element is in the open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings
  • E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
  • B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
  • B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
  • E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
  • E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
  • B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor

9.

Adjustment device and method for adjusting a vehicle part

      
Application Number 16044148
Grant Number 10927584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-24
First Publication Date 2019-03-14
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner
  • Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. (Germany)
  • Kommanditgesellschaft, Bamberg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Florian
  • Nusser, Joachim

Abstract

It is provided an adjustment device for the power-operated adjustment of a vehicle part that is adjustable on a vehicle along an adjustment path between a closed position and at least one open position, comprising a sensor device by means of which an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part can be detected in a contactless way and upon detection of an obstacle in the adjustment path of the vehicle part an obstacle signal can be generated, and comprising an electronic control device coupled to at least one drive for the adjustment of the vehicle part, at least one actuating element for generating an adjustment signal and the sensor device, by means of which on the basis of the adjustment signal the at least one drive can be actuated for the power-operated adjustment of the vehicle part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/00 - Superstructure sub-unitsParts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
  • E05F 15/46 - Detection using safety edges responsive to changes in electrical capacitance
  • E05F 15/79 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using time control

10.

NET ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2018068797
Publication Number 2019/016046
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-11
Publication Date 2019-01-24
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baumecker, Matthias
  • Becker, Lucas
  • Baumann, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a net assembly (1) for a vehicle (2), comprising an assembly of rod elements (10), each of which has a guide channel (101); a plurality of joint elements (11), each of which has at least one connection opening (111), wherein the rod elements (10) are connected together via the joint elements (11); and at least one tensioning element (12) which extends through the guide channels (101) of at least some of the rod elements (10) and the connection openings (111) of at least some of the joint elements (11) and can be tensioned in order to clamp the rod elements (10) relative to the joint elements (10). In this manner, a net assembly is provided which can be used in a variable manner, the shape of which can be adapted in a flexible manner, and which can thus be used to withstand forces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
  • B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps

11.

SEAT MODULE FOR A VEHICLE, WITH A FOOT REST COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PIN-CONNECTED SEGMENTS

      
Application Number EP2018069250
Publication Number 2019/016131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-16
Publication Date 2019-01-24
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Denis
  • Baumecker, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat module (SB) for a vehicle, comprising a vehicle seat (S) and an adjustable foot rest (A) arranged along a longitudinal axis (L) of the seat, in front of the vehicle seat (S), the foot rest (A) comprising a plurality of pin-connected segments (10, 11, 11a-11g, 12) that can be moved in relation to each other, and a drive mechanism (2) is provided for the seat module (SB), by means of which at least one segment (10) can be driven by an external force along the longitudinal axis (L) of the seat, and, as such, the foot rest (A) can be moved between a starting position, in which the segments (10, 11, 11a-11g, 12) form a substantially flat resting surface (F) for the feet of a user of the vehicle seat (S), in front of the vehicle seat (S), and at least one resting position in which the segments (10, 11, 11a-11g, 12) form a resting surface (Fa) that is inclined and/or raised in relation to the resting surface (F) in the starting position. At least three pin-connected segments (10, 11, 11a-11g, 12) are provided, of which at least one middle segment (11, 11a-11g) is pin-connected to a front segment (10, 11a-11f) and a rear segment (11b-11g, 12), and, in order to form the resting surface (Fa) in the at least one resting position of the foot rest (A), the at least one middle segment (11, 11a-11g) can be adjusted in relation to the starting position with a directional component (Z) extending perpendicularly to the seat longitudinal axis (L).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of footrests

12.

SURFACE ARRANGEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SURFACE ELEMENTS FOR FORMING A SURFACE IN A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2018067426
Publication Number 2019/007804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-28
Publication Date 2019-01-10
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Baumecker, Matthias

Abstract

A surface arrangement (1) for a vehicle, said surface arrangement (1) forming a surface (T) and being adjustably arranged on a vehicle assembly (2), has a plurality of surface elements (10) which are arranged next to one another in a row to form the surface (T) and are supported on one another, wherein the surface elements (10) are adjustable in order to adjust the surface (T), and at least one of the surface elements (10) has a cushioning element (16). In this way, a surface arrangement is provided which can be used to provide (optionally flexibly configurable) surfaces in a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • A47B 1/06 - Extensible tables with flexible roll-tops

13.

Adjustment device for adjusting a longitudinal position of a vehicle seat

      
Application Number 15612402
Grant Number 10144310
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-02
First Publication Date 2018-12-04
Grant Date 2018-12-04
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ferenc, Anthony
  • Handigol, Umesh
  • Bhat, Anil

Abstract

An adjustment device for adjusting a longitudinal position of a vehicle seat comprises a first guide rail, a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis, a holding device connecting the spindle to the first guide rail, a second guide rail being linearly movable along the longitudinal axis with respect to the first guide rail, and a gearing fixed to the second guide rail, the gearing being in operative connection with the spindle to move the second guide rail relative to the first guide rail. The holding device herein comprises a body fixed to the first guide rail and made from a plastics material. In this way an adjustment device is provided which may reduce the complexity in particular of the fixation of the spindle to its associated, first guide rail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/07 - Slide construction

14.

VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING FITTING ARRANGEMENT AND LOCKING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2018056992
Publication Number 2018/172338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-20
Publication Date 2018-09-27
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Prause, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a vehicle seat (F), comprising a seat underframe (U) and a backrest (R) mounted so as to be pivotable with respect to the seat underframe about a backrest pivot axis (D), the inclination of which backrest can be adjusted with respect to the seat underframe (U) within a comfort range by means of pivoting about the backrest pivot axis (D), wherein a fitting arrangement (1) is provided, by means of which the backrest (R) is arrested in an adjustment position adopted within the comfort range and which can be actuated to adjust the backrest (R). According to the invention, the fitting arrangement (1) is provided on a first of two longitudinal backrest sides of the backrest (R) and a locking device (2) is provided remote from the first longitudinal backrest side, which locking device is provided to lock the backrest (R) so as to prevent pivoting about the backrest pivot axis (D) beyond the comfort region in the event of a crash and which is coupled to the fitting arrangement (1) in order to also actuate the locking device (2) when the fitting arrangement (1) for adjusting the backrest (R) is actuated beyond the comfort region and in order to release a locking provided by the locking device (2) by means of actuating the fitting arrangement (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
  • B60N 2/433 - Safety locks for back-rests, e.g. with locking bars activated by inertia
  • B60N 2/68 - Seat frames
  • B60N 2/28 - Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats of the vehicle
  • B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats

15.

SHELF ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2018052060
Publication Number 2018/149623
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-29
Publication Date 2018-08-23
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Becker, Lucas
  • Merk, Johannes
  • Baumann, Tobias
  • Blum, Philipp Franz

Abstract

The invention relates to a shelf arrangement (1) for a vehicle, which shelf arrangement forms a shelf surface (T) and can be adjusted relative to a vehicle subassembly (2). The shelf arrangement (1) has a plurality of slat elements (10), which are accommodated on the vehicle subassembly (2) in a retracted position and can be pivoted toward each other for this purpose, wherein the slat elements (10) are movable along a direction of movement (B) relative to the vehicle subassembly (2) in order to transfer the slat elements (10) from the retracted position to an extended position, in which the slat elements (10) are supported on one another in such a way that the slat elements (10) form the shelf surface (T). In this way, a shelf arrangement for a vehicle is provided, which shelf arrangement can be used in an overall space-saving manner, in particular in the area of a dashboard of a vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • A47B 1/06 - Extensible tables with flexible roll-tops

16.

ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A STORAGE COMPARTMENT HAVING A STORAGE SPACE

      
Application Number EP2018052059
Publication Number 2018/141669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-29
Publication Date 2018-08-09
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauernfeind, Markus
  • Lang, Fabian
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Deinhard, Volker
  • Stegerer, Mario

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting device (V) for providing a storage compartment having a storage space (SR) the volume of which is variable. Said adjusting device (V) comprises an adjustable part (1) by means of which at least part of a wall delimiting the storage space (SR) is defined and which can be adjusted between an initial position and at least one adjustment position, the volume of the storage space (SR) in the initial position of the adjustable part (1) being different from that in the adjustment position of the adjustable part. According to the invention, the adjusting device (V) for adjusting the adjustable part (1) between the initial position and the at least one adjustment position has at least one link chain (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) with a plurality of chain links (20, 30) and/or the adjustable part (1) can be adjusted to an adjustment position in which an exterior face (1A) of the adjustable part (1), being opposite an interior face (1B) of the adjustable part (1) facing the storage space (SR), defines a support surface as part of a table formed by the adjustable part (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
  • B60R 7/02 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in a separate luggage compartment
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

17.

Vehicle seat comprising a latching device and an additional control device

      
Application Number 15323954
Grant Number 10675995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-24
First Publication Date 2018-06-28
Grant Date 2020-06-09
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pietrzak, Grzegorz
  • Meyer, Sebastian

Abstract

A vehicle seat comprising at least one first and one second adjustment part and a latching device is provided. The first adjustment part is formed by a backrest of the vehicle seat and the second adjustment part is formed by a seat part of the vehicle seat. The first adjustment part is lockable in a first adjustment region in a plurality of adjustment positions relative to the second adjustment part by means of the latching device, and is adjustable relative to the second adjustment part when the latching device is in a release position, for setting the backrest in its inclination with respect to the seat part. The first adjustment part is adjustable from the first adjustment region into a second adjustment region in which the backrest is folded forward in the direction of the seat part or even onto the seat part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
  • B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform

18.

Vehicle seat assembly having a reset device

      
Application Number 15529455
Grant Number 10343573
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-15
First Publication Date 2017-12-14
Grant Date 2019-07-09
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spangler, Martin
  • Meyer, Sebastian
  • Prause, Andreas

Abstract

A vehicle seat assembly, comprising a first seat component and a second seat component, is provided. The second seat component is adjustable relative to the first seat component—preferably about a pivot axis—and a resetting device is provided, by means of which a resetting force is exerted on the second seat component in direction of a neutral position, when the second seat component is adjusted with respect to the neutral position. The resetting device at least includes the following:—a spring element in which a portion is rotated about an axis of rotation, when the second seat component is adjusted with respect to its neutral position, and the spring element thereby is tensioned, so that via the tensioned spring element at least a part of the resetting force is provided, and—a force transmission element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
  • B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats

19.

CLOSURE OPENING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2017062140
Publication Number 2017/198832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-19
Publication Date 2017-11-23
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Merklein, Annette
  • Becker, Lucas

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure opening device (1) for a vehicle, comprising an opening mechanism for opening a screw closure. According to the invention, at least one element (12; 13.1, 13.2; 14.1 - 14.4) of the opening mechanism is mounted such that it can be adjusted, due to the effect of an external force, by means of an electromotive drive, on one support part (11) of the closure opening device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B67B 7/18 - Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers for removing threaded caps
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

20.

VEHICLE SEAT HAVING AT LEAST ONE SIGNALING MEANS FOR SIGNALING DEFORMATION AT A DEFINED DEFORMATION AREA OF THE SEAT FRAME

      
Application Number EP2017054776
Publication Number 2017/149013
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-01
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kieser, Sandra
  • Spangler, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat (F), comprising a seat frame that defines the structure of the vehicle seat (F), wherein, on at least one part (1, A, B, LH, R, S, SA1, SA2, ST) of the seat frame, at least one deformation area is provided, in which plastic deformation is deliberately permitted in the event of loading of the seat frame as the result of an accident, and the deformation area is at least partially covered by padding and/or a cover (3) when the vehicle seat (F) is properly installed in a vehicle. At least one mechanical or electronic signaling means (2, 2a, 2b, 7a, 7b) is provided on the vehicle seat (F), by means of which signaling means deformation that has occurred in the deformation area is signaled in such a way that said deformation can be detected by a user without separate removal of the padding and/or a cover (3).

IPC Classes  ?

21.

Vehicle with improved backseat arrangement and spare wheel well

      
Application Number 15424034
Grant Number 10220894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-03
First Publication Date 2017-08-31
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kostin, Sergej
  • Boehm, Michael

Abstract

A vehicle including a rear seat arrangement for a rear seat row and having a spare wheel recess arranged in the rear region of the vehicle—relative to a vehicle longitudinal axis—a spare wheel for the vehicle being received the spare wheel recess. A rigid carrier portion, which is fixed to the body of a supporting structure of the rear seat arrangement, is located with a lower face facing the cover of the spare wheel recess above a reference plane or extends along a reference plane, wherein the reference plane runs at an angle a to the wheel plane on the front face of the spare wheel and the wheel plane intersects a cutting line which is located in a vertical plane running perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal axis and tangential to the running surface of the spare wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 43/00 - Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements
  • B62D 43/10 - Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements within the vehicle body and arranged substantially horizontal
  • B62D 25/20 - Floors or bottom sub-units
  • B60N 2/005 - Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles

22.

ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM COMPRISING A CLOSURE FLAP ADJUSTABLE IN A CONTACTLESS MANNER BY AN EXTERNAL FORCE

      
Application Number EP2017050685
Publication Number 2017/137210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-13
Publication Date 2017-08-17
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daiminger, Ralf
  • Richter, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment mechanism (V) comprising a closure flap (K, K1, K2) for at least partially closing an opening (BO) on a vehicle via which a connection element (A) for connecting a line and/or a port for topping up a liquid, in particular a fuel, is accessible when the closure flap (K, K1, K2) is open, and comprising a drive (3) for adjusting the closure flap (K, K1, K2) by an external force upon an operating event. According to the invention, an electronic control unit (7) which is coupled to the drive (3) allows the drive (3) to be actuated in order for the closure flap (K) to open upon an operating event detected in a contactless manner, and allows the drive (3) to be automatically stopped or reversed if during closure of the closure flap (K), an anti-pinch mechanism detects, in a contactless manner, a potential obstacle in the adjustment path of the closure flap (K).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps

23.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR THE LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2017051835
Publication Number 2017/129785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-27
Publication Date 2017-08-03
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hartleb, Karsten
  • Treubert, Ingo
  • Ioppolo, Leo

Abstract

Adjustment device for the longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat An adjustment device for the longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat comprises an upper rail (102), which is designed for connection to the vehicle seat and can be displaced in the longitudinal direction, also comprises a lower rail (104), which is fixed, and further comprises a linear guide, which is provided in the longitudinal direction between the upper rail and the lower rail, wherein the linear guide has a bearing element for supporting the upper rail and guiding it longitudinally. The bearing element comprises at least one bearing cage (5; 106) with roller pockets (6, 9) and rollers (7, 8; 108, 109) accommodated therein. The roller pockets have restraining regions (111, 112) for guiding the rollers both in a longitudinal direction and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and also have accommodating regions (912, 922) for accommodating or eliminating wear-induced foreign bodies or material abrasion. Damage caused by material abrasion or coating abrasion in particular when the adjustment device runs in can thus be effectively reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

Adjuster track assembly for a vehicle seat

      
Application Number 15008223
Grant Number 09738180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-27
First Publication Date 2017-07-27
Grant Date 2017-08-22
Owner Brose Fahzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor Ioppolo, Leo

Abstract

An adjuster track assembly for a vehicle seat includes an upper rail configured to be fastened to the vehicle seat and displaceable in a longitudinal direction, a stationary lower rail, a linear guide provided in the longitudinal direction between the upper rail and the lower rail which includes a bearing element for longitudinal guidance and support of the upper rail. The bearing element includes bearing cages with rollers accommodated within roller pockets having retention areas for guiding said rollers both in the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and absorption areas for receiving or eliminating wear debris or abrasions.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

ASSEMBLY GROUP OF A VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A TUBE ELEMENT AND AN ATTACHMENT PART ARRANGED THEREON

      
Application Number EP2016073927
Publication Number 2017/060384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-10-06
Publication Date 2017-04-13
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Ferenc, Anthony

Abstract

An assembly group of a vehicle seat comprises a tube element having a tube section extending along a longitudinal direction and a bead section formed on the tube element and radially protruding with respect to the tube section. An attachment part is connected in a torsionally locked manner to the tube element and has a planar section and a first opening formed in the planar section, wherein the tube element extends through the first opening such that the tube element with the bead section abuts the planar section of the attachment part. The attachment part comprises at least a second opening separate from the first opening. The bead section comprises at least one protrusion element engaging with the at least one second opening for torsionally locking the tube element with respect to the attachment part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/68 - Seat frames
  • B60N 2/16 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable height-adjustable

26.

Closure device for a filling or connection opening on a vehicle

      
Application Number 15116177
Grant Number 10052947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-03
First Publication Date 2017-01-05
Grant Date 2018-08-21
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, Christian
  • Panejko, Hubert
  • Bauernfeind, Markus
  • Rienecker, Maik

Abstract

A closure device for closing a through opening on a vehicle is provided. An interior space with a filling or connection opening being accessible via the through opening, wherein the filling or connection opening is configured and provided for consumable filling on the vehicle, and it being possible for the through opening to be closed by way of a cover element which can be adjusted on the vehicle in a manner which is actuated by external force between at least one closure position for closing the through opening and an open position for opening the through opening. A control electronics system for triggering an adjustment of the cover element being provided with at least one first and second sensor device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
  • E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
  • E05F 15/75 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to the weight or other physical contact of a person or object
  • E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

27.

STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT BACKREST

      
Application Number EP2016058459
Publication Number 2016/166349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-15
Publication Date 2016-10-20
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hartmann, Ulf
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Bittermann, Thomas
  • Bauersachs, Andrea

Abstract

A structural assembly (1) for a vehicle seat backrest, with a surface element (10) which is designed and arranged to form at least part of a rear wall of the vehicle seat backrest, and with at least one interface element (12A-12R) which is designed and arranged for connection to a further component (2-5) of the vehicle seat backrest. It is provided here that the surface element (10) is produced from a thermoformable composite material and is connected in an integrally bonded manner to at least part of the interface element (12A-12R), wherein the at least one interface element (12M, 12N) is designed as a duct, which is in the form of a weatherstrip duct and comprises at least one weatherstrip hook (133) for securing a covering as a further component, is designed as adhesive duct for receiving adhesive, wherein a further component can be adhesively bonded by means of the adhesive received in the adhesive duct, or is designed as a cable duct for receiving a cable. The invention further relates to a method for producing a structural assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

CHAIN LINK AND LINK CHAIN

      
Application Number EP2016057481
Publication Number 2016/162360
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-04-06
Publication Date 2016-10-13
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stegerer, Mario
  • Lang, Fabian
  • Höppel, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a chain link (1) for a link chain (K) that is flexible in itself. In the case of said link chain, chain links (1) connected to each other are movable in relation to each other and can be locked to each other such that the link chain (K) flexible in itself can be stiffened by locking the chain links (1) to each other. The chain link (1) has at least a first connection segment (101) for the connection to a first chain link and a further second connection segment (111) for the connection to a second chain link. According to the invention, the chain link (1) has a carrier (10) having the first connection segment (101) and has an adjustment part (11), which is supported in such a way that the adjustment part can be moved, preferably slid, in relation to the carrier (10), and which has the second connection segment (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16G 13/20 - Chains having special overall characteristics stiffPush-pull chains
  • F16H 19/06 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion comprising an endless flexible member
  • B60R 22/20 - Anchoring devices adjustable in position, e.g. in height

29.

VEHICLE SEAT WITH ROTATABLE OR TWISTABLE BACKREST, AND SWITCHABLE TRANSMISSION UNIT FOR DIVIDING A DRIVE TORQUE BETWEEN TWO BACKREST LONGITUDINAL SIDES

      
Application Number EP2016057062
Publication Number 2016/162259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-31
Publication Date 2016-10-13
Owner
  • BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
  • AUDI AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Treichl, Markus
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Beyersdorfer, Hartmut
  • Mergl, Christian
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Lauer, Christoph
  • Lorenz, Stephan

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat (F) comprising a lower seat frame (U), which defines a seat surface, and a backrest (L). The backrest (L) extends along a backrest longitudinal axis (B), and the backrest longitudinal axis (B) runs at an inclination angle relative to the seat surface when the backrest (L) is in a use position in which a person (P) can sit on the vehicle seat (F) as intended. The vehicle seat also comprises a drive device with at least one drive unit (1) which allows the backrest (L) located in the use position to be rotated relative to the backrest longitudinal axis (B) in an actuated manner by an external force, one longitudinal side of the backrest (L) being inclined backwards relative to a pivot axis (A) more steeply than the other longitudinal side. According to the invention, at least one switchable transmission unit (2) is provided, by means of which a drive torque generated by the drive unit (1) can be divided between the backrest longitudinal sides in order to rotate the backrest (L) relative to the backrest longitudinal axis (B).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/68 - Seat frames
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

30.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE WITH A CLOSURE FLAP ADJUSTABLE IN THE MANNER ACTUATED BY AN EXTERNAL FORCE

      
Application Number EP2016055301
Publication Number 2016/142520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-11
Publication Date 2016-09-15
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kahl, Christian
  • Treichl, Markus
  • Bauernfeind, Markus
  • Rienecker, Maik

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adjustment device (V), with at least – one closure flap (K, K1, K2) for at least partially closing a closure opening (BO) on a vehicle, via which, when the closure flap (K) is open, a connection element (A) for the connection of a line and/or a filling opening for the topping up of a liquid, in particular a fuel, is accessible, and – a drive (3) for the adjustment of the closure flap (K, K1, K2) in a manner actuated by an external force. According to the invention, the adjustment device (V) has an adjustment element (10, 10a, 10b) which is adjustable together with the closure flap (K) by means of the drive (3) and relative to which the closure flap (K) is mounted displaceably such that, during an adjustment into a closed position, in which the closure opening (BO) is at least partially closed by the closure flap (K), and/or, during an adjustment into an open position, in which the closure opening (BO) is opened up by the closure flap (K), the closure flap (K) is first of all displaceable by means of the drive (3) relative to the adjustment element (10, 10a, 10b) and is subsequently adjustable together with the adjustment element (10, 10a, 10b).

IPC Classes  ?

31.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A SEALING FLAP ADJUSTABLE BY AN EXTERNAL FORCE

      
Application Number EP2016055304
Publication Number 2016/142521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-11
Publication Date 2016-09-15
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kahl, Christian
  • Bauernfeind, Markus
  • Rienecker, Maik

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adjustment device (V) comprising at least one sealing flap (K) for at least partially sealing a seal opening (BO) on a vehicle, via which opening a connecting element (A) for connecting a cable and/or a fill opening for replenishing a liquid, in particular a fuel, is accessible when the sealing flap (K) is open, and comprising a drive (3) for adjusting the sealing flap (K) by an external force. According to one aspect of the invention, the adjustment device is provided with a compound lever (2) which is coupled to the drive (3), comprises at least two pivot levers (2a - 2d) that can be pivoted about different pivot axes (S1, S2) and via which an adjustment force is transmitted in order to adjust the sealing flap (K) by an external force. The two pivot levers (2a, 2b) are rigidly interconnected by means of a connecting piece (201), thus defining a U-shaped adjustment bracket (21) of the compound lever (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60R 13/07 - Water drainage or guide means not integral with roof structure
  • E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
  • E05F 15/76 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects responsive to devices carried by persons or objects, e.g. magnets or reflectors
  • E05F 15/77 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using wireless control
  • B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes

32.

Control device for a multi-voltage vehicle electrical system

      
Application Number 15010861
Grant Number 10071636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-29
First Publication Date 2016-08-04
Grant Date 2018-09-11
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dremel, Benedikt
  • Mijac, Anto

Abstract

A control device for a multi-voltage electrical system of a vehicle is provided. The multi-voltage vehicle electrical system includes a first subsystem which is formed to be operated by a first voltage supply source with a first supply voltage, and a second subsystem which is formed to be operated by a second voltage supply source with a second supply voltage. The control device comprises: a transceiver which is connected to ground via a first ground terminal of the first subsystem and is supplied with energy at least by the first voltage supply source, and which is formed to communicate with a component of the first subsystem; a control unit which is connected to ground via a second ground terminal of the second subsystem, and which is formed to control a component of the second subsystem. The control unit is supplied with energy at least by the first voltage supply source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

33.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A VEHICLE BONNET BY MEANS OF EXTERNAL FORCE

      
Application Number EP2016050618
Publication Number 2016/120078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-14
Publication Date 2016-08-04
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Kahl, Christian
  • Rienecker, Maik
  • Treichl, Markus
  • Bauernfeind, Markus

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adjustment device for adjusting a bonnet (1) of a vehicle by means of external force, wherein the bonnet (1) can be adjusted by means of external force via a drive unit (2, 3) between a closed position into at least one additional intermediate position in which the bonnet (1) is only partially open or lifted relative to the closed position. According to the invention, the drive unit (2, 3) is designed and provided to adjust the bonnet (1) at a first adjustment speed (ω1) into a first intermediate position and to adjust the bonnet at a second adjustment speed (ω2), which is different to the first adjustment speed, into a second intermediate position. As a result, two different possibilities for adjustment of the bonnet (1) are provided, for example, in order to adjust the bonnet on the one hand into a service position and, on the other hand, to lift the bonnet in a crash or pre-crash scenario in order to improve pedestrian protection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/38 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using means for lifting bonnets

34.

VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A RESET DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2015079819
Publication Number 2016/096873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-15
Publication Date 2016-06-23
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spangler, Martin
  • Meyer, Sebastian
  • Prause, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly having a first seat component, such as a seat substructure (U), and a second seat component, such as a backrest (L), wherein the second seat component (L) is adjustable relative to the first seat component (U) - preferably about a pivot axis (A) - and there is a reset device (1) by means of which a reset force is exerted on the second seat component (L) in the direction of a neutral position when the second seat component (L) is adjusted in respect of the neutral position. The reset device (1) has at least the following: a spring element (4), wherein a section is rotated about a rotation axis (C) when the second seat component (L) is adjusted in respect of the neutral position thereof and, as a result, the spring element is tensioned, such that at least one part of the reset force is provided via the tensioned spring element (4); and a force transmission element (3, 5) which is configured to transfer an adjusting force upon an adjusting movement of the second seat component (L) out of the neutral position thereof, in order to rotate the section of the spring element (4) about the rotation axis (C) and, as a result, to tension section of the spring element (4). According to the invention, the force transmission element (3, 5) is jointed at a bearing position (LS) of one of the two seat components (U, L) and/or the force transmission element (3) and the spring element (4) are designed and coupled to each other such that the spring element (4) is loaded in a pulsating manner when the second seat component (L) is adjusted away from the neutral position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
  • B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats

35.

SEAT PAN DEVICE HAVING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2015075718
Publication Number 2016/071403
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-04
Publication Date 2016-05-12
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Lehnert, Nadine
  • Brandt, Carsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat pan device for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, designed and provided to support a seat cushion of the seat, comprising a bearing part (17, 17'), which at least partially defines a bearing surface (A) for supporting the seat cushion of the seat, and at least one reinforcing element (18) provided in order to increase the rigidity of the bearing part (17, 17') and/or at least one connecting element (12, 13, 14, 15, 104A, 104B), which forms a connecting region (120, 130, 140, 150) for connection to a separate seat component (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) for the seat. According to the invention, the bearing part (17, 17') is produced at least partially from a thermoformable composite material and is connected to the at least one stiffening element (18) and/or the at least one connecting element (12, 13, 14, 15, 104A, 104B), wherein the reinforcing element (18) and/or the connecting element (12, 13, 14, 15, 104A, 104B) is produced from a different material. The invention further relates to a method for producing a seat pan device for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/62 - Thigh-rests
  • B60N 2/68 - Seat frames
  • B60N 2/72 - Attachment or adjustment thereof

36.

Adjusting device having an adjusting mechanism arranged on a guide rail

      
Application Number 14871821
Grant Number 10300812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-30
First Publication Date 2016-04-28
Grant Date 2019-05-28
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flieger, Michael
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Kostin, Sergej

Abstract

An adjusting device for adjusting two vehicle parts relative to each other is provided. The adjusting device comprising a first guide rail, which is longitudinally extended along a longitudinal axis and which is formed by a base and lateral legs connected to the base, a second guide rail, which is movably arranged on the first guide rail and which is longitudinally extended along the longitudinal axis, an adjusting mechanism, which is arranged between the legs on the first guide rail and which comprises a spindle nut, which can be rotated about the longitudinal axis in order to drive the adjusting device, a spindle, which is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the second guide rail and which is longitudinally extended along the longitudinal axis and which engages with the spindle nut in such a way that, when the spinal nut is rotated, the first guide rail is moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the second guide rail, and a fastening device for fastening the adjusting mechanism to the first guide rail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/07 - Slide construction

37.

VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A LATCHING DEVICE AND AN ADDITIONAL CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2015064235
Publication Number 2016/005189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-24
Publication Date 2016-01-14
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pietrzak, Grzegorz
  • Meyer, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat (F) comprising at least one first and one second adjustment part (L, S; T1, T2) as well as a latching device, in which - the first adjustment part (L; T1) can be adjusted and locked relative to the second adjustment part (S; T2) in a first and a second adjustment region (V1, V2), and - said latching device switches automatically from a release position into a latching position when said first adjustment part (L; T1) is adjusted from the second adjustment region (V2) into the first adjustment region (V1), in order to lock the first adjustment part (L; T1) in an adjustment position in said first adjustment region (V1). According to the invention, a control device (3) that interacts with said latching device is provided which - holds the latching device in a release position when the first adjustment part (L; T1) is adjusted from the second adjustment region (V2) into the first adjustment region (V1) and until said first adjustment part (L; T1) has been adjusted beyond at least a first of the possible adjustment positions of the first adjustment region (V1), and – only allows a switch into a latching position once the first adjustment part (L; T1) reaches a specific subsequent adjustment position in the first adjustment region (V1) that is predefined as a reference position (P), for a typical seat user, within said first adjustment region (V1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable

38.

Spindle drive for longitudinally adjusting a motor vehicle seat

      
Application Number 14750749
Grant Number 09371012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-25
First Publication Date 2015-11-26
Grant Date 2016-06-21
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Lipp, Florian
  • Bauersachs, Andrea
  • Eichhorn, Sebastian

Abstract

A spindle drive for longitudinally adjusting a motor vehicle seat is provided. The spindle drive comprising an adjustment rail that can be longitudinally adjusted relative to a body mounted rail and an adjusting mechanism that includes a driving worm connected to a driving device as well as a spindle nut, the external teeth of which mesh with the external teeth of the driving worm, and the internal teeth of which mesh with the external thread of a spindle. The spindle nut is formed by a hybrid spindle nut that has a functional part, which is located in the force flux between the driving worm and the spindle, and at least one strengthening part, deflecting crash forces from the adjustment rail into the spindle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 3/06 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion with worm and worm-wheel or gears essentially having helical or herring-bone teeth
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
  • F16H 1/16 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes comprising worm and worm-wheel
  • F16H 25/24 - Elements essential to such mechanisms, e.g. screws, nuts
  • F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms

39.

ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A SAFETY BELT WITH AN EXTENDABLE BELT GUIDING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2015057857
Publication Number 2015/155337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-10
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stegerer, Mario
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Bauernfeind, Markus

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adjusting device for a safety belt in a vehicle, comprising at least one belt guiding element (3) which is provided for guiding a section of the safety belt, and at least one support element (2), which is connected to the belt guiding element (3) and is at least partially extendable together with the belt guiding element (3), wherein - the belt guiding element (3) is extendable from a rest position along an extension direction (R2) in order to facilitate the catching hold of the safety belt by a vehicle occupant during belting in, and the support element (2) is flexible, however, in the extended state of the belt guiding element (3), the support element is so rigid, at least in one section transverse to the extension direction (R2), that the belt guiding element (3) is held in an extended position via the then rigid section of the support element (3). According to the invention, the belt guiding element (3) is extendably mounted on an adjustable belt guiding assembly (1) which is adjustable along an adjustment direct (R1) which differs from the extension direction (R2) of the belt guiding element (3) and the support element (2) is deflected at said belt guiding assembly at least once in the rest position of the belt guiding element (3) when the belt guiding element (3) is in its rest position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 22/03 - Means for presenting the belt or part thereof to the wearer

40.

METHOD FOR SETTING A SAFETY BELT AND ADJUSTING APPARATUS FOR A SAFETY BELT

      
Application Number EP2015055618
Publication Number 2015/154955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-18
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Panejko, Hubert
  • Herrmann, Christian
  • Uebel, Wolfgang
  • Stegerer, Mario
  • Bätz, Stefan
  • Rienecker, Maik

Abstract

The present invention relates, in particular, to a method for adjusting a safety belt in a vehicle, wherein an adjusting apparatus (2) is provided for adjusting the safety belt (1), it being possible to use said adjusting apparatus to set the position of a deflection point for the safety belt (1), the safety belt (1) extending from said deflection point in the direction of the shoulder of a vehicle occupant (I) who is belted in by means of the safety belt (1). In order to automatically match the path of the safety belt (1) to the belted-in vehicle occupant (I), the position of the deflection point is set with the aid of at least one sensor device in this case. According to the invention, the sensor device evaluates an angle (α) for this purpose, said angle being present between a) a belt section (11) which extends from the deflection point in the direction of the shoulder of the belted-in vehicle occupant (I), and b1) another belt section (10) and/or b2) a component (3; B) which is fixed to the vehicle body or seat part, in order to automatically set an adjustment position of the deflection point, which adjustment position is matched to the belted-in vehicle occupant (I), by means of the adjusting apparatus (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 22/20 - Anchoring devices adjustable in position, e.g. in height
  • B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness

41.

FILLING DEVICE FOR A FLUID CONTAINER OF A VEHICLE, HAVING AN EXTENDABLE FILLING COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2015056592
Publication Number 2015/155021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-26
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Rienecker, Maik
  • Herrmann, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a filling device (1, 1*) for a fluid container of a vehicle, comprising at least: a motorised drive; a filling component (14, 14*) which can be extended on the vehicle from a rest position to a filling position by means of the drive, and on which a filling opening (140, 140*) is provided, said filling opening being accessible in the filling position and being designed for filling a fluid container with fluid; and a filling element (142, 142*) that is adjustably mounted on the filling component (14, 14*) and defines at least one edge section on the perimeter of the filling opening (140, 140*), when the filling component (14, 14*) is in the filling position. According to the invention, the filling opening (140, 140*) is accessible for filling in fluid in the filling position, irrespective of a position of the filling element (142, 142*) on the extended filling component (14, 14*), and only the perimeter of the filling opening (140, 140*) can be increased by the filling element (142, 142*), when the filling component (14, 14*) is in the filling position.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A FILLING OR CONNECTION OPENING ON A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2015052128
Publication Number 2015/114154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-03
Publication Date 2015-08-06
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herrmann, Christian
  • Panejko, Hubert
  • Bauernfeind, Markus
  • Rienecker, Maik

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure device for closing a passage opening (O) on a vehicle, where an inner chamber (I) comprising a filling or connection opening is accessible via said passage opening (O), and this passage opening (O) can be closed by a cover element (1) which can be adjusted on the vehicle, actuated by external forces, between at least one closure position to close the passage opening (O) and one release position to release the passage opening (O). An electronic control system for triggering adjustment of the cover element (1) is provided comprising at least one sensor device (S1, S2; S1*, S2*; 5, 6). According to one aspect of the invention, at least one first and one second sensor device (S1, S2; S1*, S2*; 5, 6) are provided, an operational event for opening the cover element (1) being detectable by means of the first sensor device (S1, S1*, 5) and an operational event for closing the cover element (1) being detectable by means of a second sensor device (S2, S2*, 6) which is spaced apart from said first sensor device (S1, S1*, 5). The sensor devices (S1, S2; S1*, S2*; 5, 6) are thus provided, at least in parts, on different sections (10; 11, 14) of said cover element (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation

43.

CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A FILLING OPENING OR CONNECTION OPENING ON A VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2015052129
Publication Number 2015/114155
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-03
Publication Date 2015-08-06
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bauernfeind, Markus
  • Höppel, Michael

Abstract

The present invention relates to a closure device for closing a through opening (O) on a vehicle, wherein an interior space (I) with a filling opening or connection opening is accessible via the through opening (O), and the through opening (O) can be closed by a cover element, e.g. in the form of a tank cap (1, 1"', 1*), which can be moved on the vehicle between at least one closed position to close the through opening (O) and a release position to release the through opening (O). According to the invention, – a closure section (13, 13*) is formed on the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*), said closure section closing the filling opening or connection opening in the closed position of the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*), wherein the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*) is mounted pivotably around a rotational axis (D) in such a way that a cover section (10, 10") of the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*), that closes the through opening (O) in the closed position of the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*) pivots into the interior space (I), in which the filling opening or connection opening is located, when the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*) is moved out of the closed position into the release position, and/or – a connection section (110, 110', 110") with a connection channel (111, 11") is formed on the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*), wherein an end (110A) of this connection channel (111, 111") is accessible at the through opening (O) and a connection to the filling opening or connection opening is established at the other end (110B) of this connection channel (111, 111") whenever the tank cap (1, 1"', 1*) is placed in the release position thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A BACKREST THAT CAN BE TWISTED IN ITSELF

      
Application Number EP2014076405
Publication Number 2015/082541
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-03
Publication Date 2015-06-11
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Mergl, Christian
  • Schukalski, Jürgen
  • Treichl, Markus
  • Höppel, Michael
  • Beyersdorfer, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a method for controlling the adjustment of a backrest for a vehicle seat, on which vehicle seat the backrest (L) extends along a backrest longitudinal axis (B) and the backrest longitudinal axis (B) extends at an angle to a seat surface in a usage position of the backrest (L), in which usage position a person (P) can sit in the vehicle seat (F) as intended. In the usage position, the backrest can, for example, extend along the backrest longitudinal axis at a possibly adjustable backrest inclination angle of 60 to 120° to the seat surface. According to the invention, a backrest longitudinal side of the backrest (L) can be pivoted about the backrest pivot axis (A) independently of the other backrest longitudinal side such that the backrest (L) can be twisted with respect to the backrest longitudinal axis (B) in the usage position of the backrest and a backrest longitudinal side of the backrest (L) can be inclined backward to a greater extent than the other backrest longitudinal side, and twisting of the backrest (L) with respect to the backrest longitudinal axis (B) and/or a return of the twisted backrest (L) to an untwisted normal position, in which the backrest (L) is not twisted and extends substantially along a backrest plane parallel to the backrest longitudinal axis (B), is actuated by external force and controlled by means of control electronics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/225 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by cycloidal or planetary mechanisms
  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

45.

SEAT COMPONENT WITH SEAT BELT BUCKLE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2014076400
Publication Number 2015/082537
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-03
Publication Date 2015-06-11
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Stegerer, Mario

Abstract

The present invention relates to a seat component for a vehicle seat, comprising at least one frame component (1b, 2) of a seat underframe (U) of the vehicle seat (F) and a seat belt buckle device (3) which comprises at least one adjustably mounted seat belt buckle (31) and a drive device (6) for adjusting the seat belt buckle (31) relative to the frame components (1b, 2). The seat belt buckle (31) can thereby be moved by the drive device (6) from a secure position into a fastening position, in that the drive device (6) drives an adjustment element (4) connected to the seat belt buckle (31) in a movement relative to the frame components (1b, 2). According to the invention, the seat belt buckle device (3) comprises, in addition to the adjustment element (4), a support structure (52), with which the seat belt buckle (3) is locked in the secure position and via which forces applied to the seat belt buckle device (3) are passed into the seat underframe (U) in the secure position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 22/26 - Anchoring devices secured to the seat

46.

VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A BACKREST WHICH CAN BE INTRINSICALLY ROTATED

      
Application Number EP2014076403
Publication Number 2015/082539
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-03
Publication Date 2015-06-11
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Treichl, Markus
  • Höppel, Michael

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle seat having a seat lower frame (U), which defines a seat surface, and a backrest (L), wherein the backrest (L) extends along a backrest longitudinal axis (B), and the backrest longitudinal axis (B) runs at an angle in relation to the seat surface in a use position of the backrest (L) in which a person (P) can take up space on the vehicle seat (F) in the intended manner. In the use position, the backrest can extend, for example, along its backrest longitudinal axis at a possibly adjustable backrest inclination angle of 60-120° in relation to the seat surface. According to the invention, a locking apparatus (3) is provided in particular, said locking apparatus - allowing rotation of the backrest (L), which is in the use position, with respect to its backrest longitudinal axis (B) in an unlocked state, in order to make it easier for a person (P) sitting on the vehicle seat (F) to reach a seatbelt (G) which is fitted to the side for example, and - prevents rotation of the backrest (L), which is in the use position, with respect to its backrest longitudinal axis (B) in a locked state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
  • B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/68 - Seat frames

47.

Vehicle seat with an actuating element coupled with a fitting lever via a coupling element

      
Application Number 14506369
Grant Number 09487113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-03
First Publication Date 2015-04-23
Grant Date 2016-11-08
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GmbH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Schukalski, Juergen

Abstract

A vehicle seat comprises a seat part, a backrest part and a least one fitting which connects the backrest part with the seat part pivotally about a pivot axis and in a locked condition is formed to hold the backrest part in position to the seat part, and in an unlocked condition is formed to permit pivoting of the backrest part relative to the seat part. For actuating the at least one fitting, a first actuating element and a second actuating element different from the first actuating element are provided. Via a coupling element, the second actuating element is coupled with a fitting lever, wherein by shifting the second actuating element the fitting lever is movable for actuating the at least one fitting. The coupling element and the fitting lever are coupled with each other via a first connecting means and a second connecting means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
  • B60N 2/44 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

48.

Vehicle seat with at least one fitting and an actuating shaft

      
Application Number 14503996
Grant Number 09308835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-01
First Publication Date 2015-04-09
Grant Date 2016-04-12
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor Schukalski, Juergen

Abstract

A vehicle seat comprises a seat part, a backrest part and at least one fitting which connects the backrest part with the seat part pivotally about a pivot axis and is formed to hold the backrest part in position to the seat part, when it is in a locked condition, and to permit pivoting of the backrest part relative to the seat part, when it is in an unlocked condition. An actuating shaft connected with the at least one fitting, which extends along a longitudinal axis, can be pivoted about its longitudinal axis for actuating the at least one fitting. An actuating element for pivoting the actuating shaft is connected with the actuating shaft via a pulling means. A force introduction means is provided, which is arranged on the actuating shaft and includes a first lever arm and a second lever arm, wherein the pulling means engages the first lever arm and the second lever arm, in order to introduce an actuating force into the actuating shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform
  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms

49.

Object detection device for a vehicle and vehicle having the object detection device

      
Application Number 14322012
Grant Number 09689982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-07-02
First Publication Date 2015-01-08
Grant Date 2017-06-27
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Herthan, Bernd

Abstract

An object detection device for a vehicle monitors the surroundings at the rear of the vehicle. The object detection device has a radar sensor for generating a radar signal containing information about a distance between the vehicle and a vehicle user or another object in the surroundings. The radar sensor mounts on a vehicle component pointing toward the surroundings to the rear of the vehicle. Furthermore, the object detection device contains a control and evaluation unit for determining a movement pattern of the vehicle user on the basis of the radar signal, and to compare the movement pattern with a predefined reference pattern and to actuate a servomotor which has the purpose of actuating the tailgate between an open position and a closed position when the movement pattern corresponds to the reference pattern. Furthermore, a vehicle ideally has such an object detection device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/93 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • E05B 83/16 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
  • G01S 7/41 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group using analysis of echo signal for target characterisationTarget signatureTarget cross-section
  • G01S 13/02 - Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systemsAnalogous systems
  • G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
  • B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
  • B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects

50.

Cooling fan module

      
Application Number 14117484
Grant Number 09714666
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-10
First Publication Date 2014-07-03
Grant Date 2017-07-25
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schafer, Tilman
  • Dreesen, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooling fan module for a motor vehicle, having a fan impeller which has a multiplicity of fan impeller blades which are connected to one another via a fan impeller outer ring, having a frame, on which the fan impeller is mounted, having an annular reverse flow guide device, which has an inner ring and an outer ring and which is designed to de-spin a reverse flow between the inner ring and the outer ring and to mix said reverse flow with the slot flow between inner ring and fan impeller outer ring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 29/52 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for axial pumps
  • F04D 29/16 - Sealings between pressure and suction sides
  • F04D 29/32 - Rotors specially adapted for elastic fluids for axial-flow pumps
  • F01P 5/06 - Guiding or ducting air to or from ducted fans
  • F04D 29/66 - Combating cavitation, whirls, noise, vibration, or the likeBalancing

51.

VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2013069986
Publication Number 2014/053374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-25
Publication Date 2014-04-10
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fischer, Matthias
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Reinhardt, Nadine

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat comprising: a seat part; a backrest part that is arranged pivotably about a pivot axis relative to the seat part; a fitting which acts between a first frame part of the seat part and a first frame part of the backrest part, and via which an inclination position of the backrest part relative to the seat part can be adjusted; and a transverse tube, extended along the pivot axis, which is non-rotatably connected to one of the two parts consisting of the seat part or the back rest part and pivotably connected to the other of said two parts, and which mounts a second frame part of the seat part and a second frame part of the armrest part pivotably to one another. In addition, a torsion spring (3) extended, at least in some portions, in the transverse tube (12) is provided and is supported at a first spring end (31) on the transverse tube (12) or the fitting (2), and, at the end (123) of the transverse tube (12) facing away from the fitting (2), extends out of the transverse tube (3) and is connected at a second spring end (34) to the other of the two parts consisting of seat part (10) and backrest part (11). In this manner, a vehicle seat is provided which allows an advantageous arrangement of a torsion spring, particularly if only one fitting is used.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/36 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a loading platform

52.

DETENT FITTING FOR LOCKING TWO VEHICLE PARTS

      
Application Number EP2013002196
Publication Number 2014/015981
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-07-24
Publication Date 2014-01-30
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hartleb, Andreas
  • Steffen, Oliver
  • Blinzler, Andre
  • Kruglein, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts, comprising a first fitting part, at least one locking bolt movably arranged on the first fitting part, a second fitting part pivotably arranged around a swivel axis on the first fitting part, and a toothing arranged on the second fitting part. In a locked state of the detent fitting, the at least one locking bolt engages with the toothing such that the first fitting part and the second fitting part are interlocked, and in an unlocked state is disengaged from the toothing such that the first fitting part and the second fitting part can be pivoted relative to one another by way of an adjustment path. In a locking region of the adjustment path, the at least one locking bolt can be brought into engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part, and in a free-pivoting area, the locking bolt cannot be brought into engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part. Furthermore, a free-pivoting element that is arranged on the second fitting part and has a control contour for interacting with the at least one locking bolt in the free-pivoting area, and a control element arranged on the toothing of the second fitting part at a boundary line between the free-pivoting area and the locking area, which sectionally interrupts the toothing of the second fitting part, are provided. According to the invention the control contour (60) of the free-pivoting element (6) in the region of the boundary line (G) between the free-pivoting area (ß) and the locking area (Ɣ) is designed such that in an end section (B) of the free-pivoting area (ß), the at least one locking bolt (4) does not interact with the control contour (60). Within the end section (B), the at least one locking bolt (4) interacts with the control element (300) such that within the end section (B) of the free-pivoting area (ß), the at least one locking bolt (4) cannot be brought into engagement with the toothing (30) of the second fitting part (3). In this way, a detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts can be provided, which in a simple and low-expenditure manner provides a free-pivoting area while reducing a wear and tear risk on a free-pivoting element forming a control contour.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/433 - Safety locks for back-rests, e.g. with locking bars activated by inertia

53.

CAPACITIVE SENSOR FOR A COLLISION PROTECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2013001903
Publication Number 2014/000891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-06-28
Publication Date 2014-01-03
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pohl, Florian
  • Würstlein, Holger
  • Russ, Detlef
  • Daiminger, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a capacitive sensor (2) for detecting an object, in particular for detecting the event of a collision in a mobile vehicle part. The sensor (2) comprises an electrode array (4) having at least one sensor electrode (6). The sensor (2) further comprises a signal generating circuit (7) located upstream of the at least one sensor electrode (5) for generating a transmission signal (SE), wherein the signal generating circuit (7) generates the transmission signal (SE) as a pulse signal having a trapezoid or triangular temporal pulse shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
  • E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings
  • H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

54.

Vehicle seat with a seat depth adjusting device

      
Application Number 13881710
Grant Number 09016785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-11
First Publication Date 2013-10-03
Grant Date 2015-04-28
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Freisleben, Bernd
  • Müller, Peter
  • Bartsch, Danny

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat with a seat pan for carrying a seat cushion of the vehicle seat, a support element adjustable along an adjustment direction relative to the seat pan for carrying an additional cushion adjustable relative to the seat cushion of the seat pan, and a seat depth adjusting means arranged on the seat pan for adjusting the support element relative to the seat pan. The seat depth adjusting means includes a guide assembly carrying the support element and an actuating assembly for actuating the seat depth adjusting means. By means of guide means the guide assembly is movably guided on the seat pan along the adjustment direction. It is provided that the guide means comprise at least one guiding device which is integrally molded into the seat pan.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/62 - Thigh-rests

55.

DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ADJUSTMENT ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2012004062
Publication Number 2013/045099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-09-27
Publication Date 2013-04-04
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Macht, Alwin

Abstract

The invention relates to a drive arrangement for an adjustment element (1) of a motor vehicle, in which a coupling arrangement (8), connected into the drive train, is provided with a drive connection (9) and an output connection (10), said coupling arrangement (8) transmitting each movement introduced at the drive side to the output connection (10) and having a brake arrangement (11) for braking a movement that is introduced at the output side. It is suggested that the braking arrangement (11) has a braking element (12) which can be adjusted counter to a braking force; that, between the output connection (10) and the braking element (12), said coupling arrangement (8) comprises a freewheel arrangement (13) consisting of at least one freewheel pair (14) of clamping-body freewheels (15) which operate in opposite directions; that a movement introduced at the output side always causes the locking of at least one clamping-body freewheel (15), said movement being braked correspondingly by means of the braking arrangement (11); and that a movement introduced at the drive side always causes the release of said clamping-body freewheels (15).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/10 - with rotary electromotors
  • F16D 41/06 - Freewheels or freewheel clutches with intermediate wedging coupling members between an inner and an outer surface

56.

Seat raiser for spacing a seat rail from the vehicle floor

      
Application Number 13557883
Grant Number 08807508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-25
First Publication Date 2013-01-31
Grant Date 2014-08-19
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ferenc, Anthony
  • Bhat, Anil

Abstract

A seat raiser for spacing a seat rail of a motor vehicle seat from a vehicle floor is provided. The seat raiser comprising a welding portion which includes at least one specified welding point and is formed and provided to weld the seat rail to the seat raiser at the welding point and a fastening portion which includes at least one specified fastening point and is formed and provided to fasten the seat raiser to the vehicle floor at the fastening point. The seat raiser is formed substantially L-shaped in cross-section and the welding portion and the fastening portion each form a leg of the L-shape. The welding portion includes exactly two specified welding points spaced from each other, via which the seat raiser is to be welded to the seat rail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles

57.

Adjusting device having an adjusting mechanism arranged on a guide rail

      
Application Number 13577896
Grant Number 09180795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-11
First Publication Date 2013-01-31
Grant Date 2015-11-10
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flieger, Michael
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Kostin, Sergej

Abstract

An adjusting device for adjusting two vehicle parts relative to each other is provided. The adjusting device comprising a first guide rail, which is longitudinally extended along a longitudinal axis and which is formed by a base and lateral legs connected to the base, a second guide rail, which is movably arranged on the first guide rail and which is longitudinally extended along the longitudinal axis, an adjusting mechanism, which is arranged between the legs on the first guide rail and which comprises a spindle nut, which can be rotated about the longitudinal axis in order to drive the adjusting device, a spindle, which is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the second guide rail and which is longitudinally extended along the longitudinal axis and which engages with the spindle nut in such a way that, when the spinal nut is rotated, the first guide rail is moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the second guide rail, and a fastening device for fastening the adjusting mechanism to the first guide rail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable

58.

Spindle gear unit having reinforcement

      
Application Number 13578448
Grant Number 09145068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-11
First Publication Date 2012-12-27
Grant Date 2015-09-29
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Lipp, Florian
  • Bauersachs, Andrea
  • Bätz, Harald
  • Fischer, Sven

Abstract

An adjusting means for adjusting two vehicle parts relative to each other, in particular for the longitudinal setting of a vehicle seat is provided. The adjusting means comprising an adjusting gear unit arranged on a first vehicle part and a spindle arranged on a second vehicle part, which extends in longitudinal direction, is in engagement with the adjusting gear unit and along which the adjusting gear unit is movable for adjusting the first vehicle part relative to the second vehicle part. There is provided a reinforcement part which supports the adjusting gear unit with respect to the first vehicle part in the longitudinal direction of the spindle such that due to the reinforcement part with forces introduced in the longitudinal direction from the first vehicle part into the adjusting gear unit the adjusting gear unit is supported with respect to the first vehicle part with a higher rigidity than with forces introduced against the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 19/02 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats

59.

Backrest structure for a seat with lumbar support and curving element comprising a pre-tensioning connecting element

      
Application Number 13161225
Grant Number 08684460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-06-15
First Publication Date 2012-12-20
Grant Date 2014-04-01
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor Weir, Iii, Raymond

Abstract

A backrest structure for a seat comprising a backrest frame which has a support structure and a front side facing the back of a seat user, a backrest cushion at the backrest frame a lumbar support mounted on the front side of the backrest frame for supporting the back of a seat user, an adjusting device for adjusting the position of the lumbar support perpendicular to the extension plane of the backrest frame and a curving element arranged on the front side of the backrest frame between the lumbar support and the backrest cushion. The curving element is secured to the support structure and the adjusting device acts on the curving element in order to adjust a curvature of the curving element. Furthermore, the backrest structure comprises at least one connecting element being connected to the curving element and the support structure, which connecting element applies a pre-tensioning force to the curving element in order to maintain the curving element in contact with the support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47C 7/46 - Supports for the head or the back for the back with special, e.g. adjustable, profile"Ackerblom" profile chairs

60.

ADJUSTMENT DRIVE FOR ADJUSTMENT DEVICES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2012052092
Publication Number 2012/150050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-02-08
Publication Date 2012-11-08
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Andres, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment drive for adjustment devices of a motor vehicle seat having a drive motor (1) and a two-stage reduction gear (4, 5), the first reduction gear stage (4) thereof being connected to the drive motor (1) on the input side and comprising an eccentric (43) connected to a helical gear (42) on the output side, and the second reduction gear stage (5) thereof comprising a wobble mechanism (6) having a ring gear (61), an oscillating wheel (62), the outer toothing (621) of which interacts with the inner toothing (611) of the ring gear (61), an Oldham coupling (7), and a drive element (15) driving the adjustment device, which element is directly connected to the oscillating wheel (62) via the Oldham coupling (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear
  • B60N 2/225 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by cycloidal or planetary mechanisms

61.

ACTUATOR DRIVE OF AN AIR PASSAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2012056926
Publication Number 2012/140263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-16
Publication Date 2012-10-18
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klippert, Uwe
  • Terraz, Gérald

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator drive of an air passage device for cooling the engine of a vehicle, having a drive wheel which is to be driven by an electric motor and can rotate about a rotational axis, and an output element which is operatively connected to the drive wheel and can be moved along an actuator path with the drive wheel, in order to adjust the air passage device between an open position, in which the air passage device is opened in order to allow an air stream to pass through, and a closed position in which the air passage device is closed in order to minimize an air stream. The actuator drive comprises a transition element (25) which is arranged between the drive wheel (23) and the output element (25) for the purpose of producing the operative connection between the drive wheel (23) and the output element (25), and an actuator (24) which interacts with the transition element (25) in such a way that in a first position of the actuator (24) the output element (25) is coupled directly to the drive wheel (23) for the purpose of movement along the actuator path (α), and in a second position of the actuator (24), at least when the output element is located in a predeterminable section (β) of the actuator path (α), said output element (25) can move relative to the drive wheel (23). In this way, an actuator drive of an air passage device which is to be driven by an electric motor is made available which, in the event of failure of a power supply system of a vehicle, permits the air passage device to be reset from a closed position into an open position in which the air passage device is opened in order to allow an air stream to pass through.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for coolingShutters or blinds therefor
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

62.

DOOR OR WINDOW OF A BUILDING, HAVING A MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2012055070
Publication Number 2012/130713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-22
Publication Date 2012-10-04
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Macht, Alwin
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Lieb, Hans-Dieter

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly of a door or a window of a building, comprising a pivot element, a frame on which the pivot element is arranged such as to pivot about a pivot axis, and a motor drive device, which acts between the pivot element and the frame such as to pivot the pivot element relative to the frame and which, due to a spindle drive, is designed with a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and a spindle nut that is in thread engagement with the spindle. The spindle drive is arranged in a positionally fixed manner along the longitudinal axis on the one pivot element and frame. In such an assembly, the spindle drive (3) comprises a push rod (31) that extends along the longitudinal axis (L) and that, driven by a movement of the spindle (32) relative to the spindle nut (310), can be displaced on the one pivot element (1, 1') and frame (2, 2') along the longitudinal axis (L) and is coupled to the other pivot element (1, 1') and frame (2, 2') via a joint rod (303) that is articulated to the push rod (31) such as to pivot the pivot element (2, 2') relative to the frame (1, 1') by a displacement of the push rod (31). Thus, an assembly of a door or a window of a building is provided, which has a simple construction and reliable force transmission and allows to forgo the use of clearly visible levers protruding from the plane of a pivot element.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

Electromotive adjustment drive for a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 13335599
Grant Number 08536746
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-22
First Publication Date 2012-06-28
Grant Date 2013-09-17
Owner
  • Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. (Germany)
  • Kommanditgesellschaft (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kuhnen, Thorsten
  • Rosenthal, Karl-Heinz
  • Markert, Matthias
  • Christian, Uwe

Abstract

An electric-motor adjustment drive is provided for an adjustment element in a motor vehicle, in particular a window lifter, that has a drive module, which includes a pole pot that supports a motor shaft, and having an electronic module having a circuit board, which can be inserted into a housing of a brush holder, which housing is connected to the drive module. The circuit board is retained in an insertion plane perpendicular to the motor shaft by the housing of the brush holder in a form- and/or force-closed manner, wherein a number of contact elements for motor contacting and/or for interference suppression are arranged in the housing, which contact elements are contacted within the housing when the circuit board is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/14 - Means for supporting or protecting brushes or brush holders
  • H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
  • H02K 7/11 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with dynamo-electric clutches

64.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THREADED SPINDLE AND THREADED SPINDLE FOR ADJUSTING DEVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLES

      
Application Number EP2011070130
Publication Number 2012/065982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-15
Publication Date 2012-05-24
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulze, Stefan
  • Steinmüller, Holger
  • Röhnert, Nick
  • Wagner, Chris

Abstract

Method for producing a threaded spindle 3 for an adjusting device in a motor vehicle, comprising a threaded portion 30, end stops 31 on the threaded portion for limiting the adjusting travel of the adjusting device and fastening portions 32 with fastening flanges 35 and fastening openings 36. The end stops of the threaded spindle 3 are formed by upsetting a collar 31. Increased strength and better quality of the surface of the fastening portion 32 are achieved by plastically changing the cross-sectional shape by forming a profile 6 onto at least part of the fastening portion 32 by means of cold working. To increase further the strength and load-bearing capacity of the fastening portion 32, the profile 6 is fashioned with a cross section that increases the section modulus of the fastening portion 32 in the direction of the bending and buckling loading of the threaded spindle 3 and the profile 6 is aligned in such a way that the greatest cross-sectional length coincides with the direction of the main loading of the fastening portion 32 of the threaded spindle 3.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21K 1/56 - Making machine elements screw-threaded elements
  • B21K 1/74 - Making machine elements forked members or members with two or more limbs, e.g. U-bolts, anchors
  • B21F 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B21K 23/04 - Making other articles flanged articles

65.

VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2011067714
Publication Number 2012/055698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-11
Publication Date 2012-05-03
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Freisleben, Bernd
  • Müller, Peter
  • Bartsch, Danny

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat, comprising a seat pan for carrying a seat cushion of the vehicle seat, a support element, which can be adjusted along an adjustment direction relative to the seat pan, for carrying an additional cushion that can be adjusted relative to the seat cushion of the seat pan, and a seat depth adjusting device, which is arranged on the seat pan, for adjusting the support element relative to the seat pan. The seat depth adjusting device comprises a guide assembly carrying the support element and an actuating assembly for actuating the seat depth adjusting device. The guide assembly is movably guided on the seat pan along the adjustment direction by means of guide means. The guide means comprise at least one guide device (61, 62, 63), which is integrally molded into the seat pan (6). A vehicle seat comprising a seat depth adjusting device is thus created, which has a simple design of the seat depth adjusting device and allows the weight to be optimized for a lightweight design of the vehicle seat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/62 - Thigh-rests

66.

VEHICLE SEAT WITH AN EASY-ENTRY MECHANISM

      
Application Number EP2011064156
Publication Number 2012/022767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-17
Publication Date 2012-02-23
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Schukalski, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat with a seat part, a backrest, at least one fitting which connects the backrest to the seat part so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis and is designed to hold, in a locked state, the backrest in position with respect to the seat part, and to permit, in an unlocked state, pivoting of the backrest relative to the seat part, a longitudinal adjustment device for longitudinally adjusting the vehicle seat, and an easy-entry actuating unit for unlocking the at least one fitting and for actuating the longitudinal adjustment device in order to provide an easy-entry function. Furthermore, a control unit (3) is provided, with a control lever (32), which is arranged on the seat part (11), can be adjusted between a passive position and an active position and is coupled to the longitudinal adjustment device (5) in order to actuate the longitudinal adjustment device (5) to provide the easy-entry function, and a driver stop (920) is provided, the driver stop being arranged on the backrest (10) and, upon pivoting of the backrest (10), entering into operative connection with the control lever (32) in order to actuate the longitudinal adjustment device (5) when the control lever (32) is in the active position, but not entering into operative connection with the control lever (32) when the control lever (32) is in the passive position. This provides a vehicle seat which uses a simple, but nevertheless robust mechanism for providing an easy-entry function which can optionally be retrofitted in existing vehicle seats or can be integrated into existing vehicle seat concepts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
  • B60N 2/08 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable characterised by the locking device
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats

67.

Latch fitting for locking two vehicle components

      
Application Number 13175539
Grant Number 08960797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-01
First Publication Date 2012-01-12
Grant Date 2015-02-24
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fassbender, Frank
  • Steffen, Oliver

Abstract

A latch fitting for locking two components includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part. At least one locking bolt is movably arranged on the first fitting part and is guided on at least one longitudinally extended guide element along an adjustment track. The guide element includes an end that faces toothing of the second fitting part. A drive element is coupled to the at least one locking bolt for moving the at least one locking bolt along the adjustment track to lock the latch fitting with the toothing of the second fitting part. The at least one guide element includes a stop for limiting the adjustment track of the at least one locking bolt when moving the at least one locking bolt against the locking direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms

68.

Spindle drive for longitudinally adjusting a motor vehicle seat

      
Application Number 13201203
Grant Number 09139110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-11
First Publication Date 2011-12-22
Grant Date 2015-09-22
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Lipp, Florian
  • Bauersachs, Andrea
  • Eichhorn, Sebastian

Abstract

A spindle drive for longitudinally adjusting a motor vehicle seat is provided. The spindle drive comprising an adjustment rail that can be longitudinally adjusted relative to a body mounted rail and an adjusting mechanism that includes a driving worm connected to a driving device as well as a spindle nut, the external teeth of which mesh with the external teeth of the driving worm, and the internal teeth of which mesh with the external thread of a spindle. The spindle nut is formed by a hybrid spindle nut that has a functional part, which is located in the force flux between the driving worm and the spindle, and at least one strengthening part, deflecting crash forces from the adjustment rail into the spindle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • F16H 25/12 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for interconverting rotary motion and reciprocating motion with reciprocation along the axis of rotation, e.g. gearings with helical grooves and automatic reversal
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
  • F16H 1/16 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes comprising worm and worm-wheel
  • F16H 25/24 - Elements essential to such mechanisms, e.g. screws, nuts
  • F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms

69.

Adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle seat component

      
Application Number 13144076
Grant Number 08789677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-01-13
First Publication Date 2011-12-15
Grant Date 2014-07-29
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krueger, Frieder
  • Blinzler, André
  • Hartleb, Stephanie
  • Siller, Juergen
  • Weiss, Matthias
  • Weder, Andreas
  • Moeller, Volker

Abstract

An adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle seat component is provided. The adjustment device comprising a rotary fitting for adjusting the vehicle seat component, which includes a first fitting part and a second fitting part pivotally mounted with respect to the first fitting part about an axis of rotation, a drive device connected with the rotary fitting for driving the rotary fitting, and an adjustment element of the drive device for actuating the drive device. The drive device is formed to transmit a force present on the adjustment element on the drive side for adjusting the vehicle seat component to the rotary fitting, but to block a force present on the rotary fitting on the output side. For blocking the output-side force the drive device includes a brake section fixedly arranged on the first fitting part and at least one brake segment which in the presence of an output-side force at the rotary fitting cooperates with the brake section in a braking manner via a contact surface in the manner of a shoe brake.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/44 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

70.

LONGITUDINAL GUIDE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2011058849
Publication Number 2011/147991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-30
Publication Date 2011-12-01
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Röhnert, Nick
  • Hartleb, Karsten
  • Prause, Andreas
  • Griebel, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a longitudinal guide for vehicle seats, in particular motor vehicle seats, comprising two elongated rails, each of which comprises a bottom rail (4), a top rail (2) that is mounted on said bottom rail in a longitudinally movable manner, and two supporting regions (3, 5) for guiding means (7, 8), said supporting regions lying diagonally opposite each other and being clamped against each other. Each top rail and bottom rail has an L-shaped region, which is formed by a base limb (20, 40) and an L-limb (21, 41) that protrudes from said base limb in a substantially perpendicular manner, and two end regions (23, 28; 52, 48) when viewed in profile. Said end regions adjoin the L-shaped region, each end region of the top or bottom rail forming a bracket region by mutually hooking with the end region of the paired bottom or top rail. The end regions (23, 28) of the top rail (2) form the supporting regions (3, 5) with opposing sections (50, 44) of the paired bottom rail, and a plurality of spheres (7) are supported in a first supporting region (3) on the end region (28) that is formed as an arc-shaped profile.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR LOCKING A MOTOR VEHICLE PART WHICH IS DISPLACEABLE WITH RESPECT TO A MOTOR VEHICLE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number EP2011056748
Publication Number 2011/138225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-28
Publication Date 2011-11-10
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Fischer, Matthias
  • Macht, Alwin

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device for locking a motor vehicle part (H, S) which is displaceable with respect to a motor vehicle structure (K) and can be locked in a respective inoperative position, which is reached by displacement, in a displacement region by means of the locking device, with - at least one first friction element (1) of the locking device, which friction element has a first friction surface (10), and - at least one second friction element (2, 2', 2'') of the locking device, which friction element has a second friction surface (20) and the second friction surface (20) thereof can be brought, in order to lock the motor vehicle part (H, S), into contact with the first friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) in such a manner that the second friction surface (20) bears against the first friction surface (10) under static friction conditions, wherein the second friction element (2, 2', 2'') comprises a supporting structure (22, 8, 8*) via which the second friction element (2, 2', 2'') is mounted in the locking device, and at least one contact region (211, 211', 21.0) which is connected to the supporting structure (22, 8, 8*) and has at least one part of the second friction surface (20). According to the invention, the contact region (211, 211', 21.0) having at least one part of the second friction surface (20) is elastically supported at least in sections on the supporting structure (22, 8, 8*) supporting the second friction element (2, 2', 2'') in the locking device. By this means, the contact region (211, 211', 21.0) can be moved at least in sections in the direction of the supporting structure (22, 8, 8*) when the second friction element (2, 2', 2'') is brought with the second friction surface (20) thereof into contact with the first friction surface of the first friction element (1), i.e. the second friction surface (20) bears against the first friction surface (10) under static friction conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
  • E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts

72.

ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR REPOSITIONING A MOTOR VEHICLE PART

      
Application Number EP2011056749
Publication Number 2011/138226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-28
Publication Date 2011-11-10
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Fischer, Matthias
  • Macht, Alwin

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting device for repositioning a motor vehicle part (T) relative to a motor vehicle structure (K) in an adjustment range, having a first component (1, 1*, 1') associated with the motor vehicle part (T) and a second component (2, 2*) associated with the motor vehicle structure (K) and connected to the first component (1, 1*, 1') and adjustable relative to the first component (1, 1*, 1') between two end positions in the adjustment range. According to the invention, the adjusting device comprises a damping unit (3, 4; 4*, 5; 3**, 4*; 3**, 4'; 3**, 4'') actuated by the interaction of the first and second components (1, 2; 1*, 2*) with each other and slowing an adjustment motion of the first component (1, 1*) relative to the second component (2, 2*) in the direction (R1) of at least one end position after being actuated along a predetermined piece (s) of the adjustment range, until the first component (1, 1*) reaches the end position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 17/20 - Devices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means with a movable bar or equivalent member extending between frame and wing consisting of a single rod sliding through a guide
  • B60J 5/00 - Doors

73.

SPINDLE GEAR UNIT HAVING REINFORCEMENT

      
Application Number EP2011052027
Publication Number 2011/098554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-11
Publication Date 2011-08-18
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Lipp, Florian
  • Bauersachs, Andrea
  • Bätz, Harald
  • Fischer, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting device for adjusting two vehicle parts relative to each other, in particular for the longitudinal setting of a vehicle seat, comprising an adjusting gear unit arranged on a first vehicle part and a spindle which is arranged on a second vehicle part and extends in a longitudinal direction, said spindle being engaged with the adjusting gear unit and the adjusting gear unit being movable along said spindle for adjusting the first vehicle part relative to the second vehicle part. To this end, a reinforcement part (24, 24', 24", 24'", 24*, 24**, 28, 28') is provided, which supports the adjusting gear unit (2) with respect to the first vehicle part (3) in the longitudinal direction (X) of the spindle (1) such that, because of the reinforcement part (24, 24', 24", 24'", 24*, 24**, 28, 28'), the adjusting gear unit (2) is supported with respect to the first vehicle part (3) with higher rigidity when forces (F) are introduced in the adjusting gear unit (2) by the first vehicle part (3) in the longitudinal direction (X) than when forces (F') are introduced opposite the longitudinal direction (X). In this way, an adjusting device is created which enables an advantageous connection of the adjusting gear unit to a related vehicle part in a simple manner and without fundamentally changing the functional design of an existing adjusting device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats

74.

ADJUSTING DEVICE HAVING AN ADJUSTING MECHANISM ARRANGED ON A GUIDE RAIL

      
Application Number EP2010067321
Publication Number 2011/098161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-11
Publication Date 2011-08-18
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flieger, Michael
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Kostin, Sergej

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjusting device for adjusting two vehicle parts relative to each other, comprising a first guide rail (10), which is longitudinally extended along a longitudinal axis and which is formed by a base (100) and lateral legs (101, 102) connected to the base, a second guide rail (11), which is movably arranged on the first guide rail and which is longitudinally extended along the longitudinal axis, an adjusting mechanism (2), which is arranged between the legs on the first guide rail and which comprises a spindle nut (23), which can be rotated about the longitudinal axis in order to drive the adjusting device, a spindle (3), which is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner on the second guide rail and which is longitudinally extended along the longitudinal axis and which engages with the spindle nut in such a way that, when the spindle nut is rotated, the first guide rail is moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the second guide rail, and a fastening device for fastening the adjusting mechanism to the first guide rail. The fastening device comprises at least two supporting parts (41, 42, 43, 44; 51, 52) that are separate from each other, of which at least one is arranged in front of the adjusting mechanism (2) when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) and at least one is arranged behind the adjusting mechanism (2) between the legs (101, 102) on the first guide rail (10) when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L), wherein the at least two support parts (41, 42, 43, 44; 51, 52) each have at least one surface section (415; 516, 526) that extends in a plane along the longitudinal axis (L) and are welded to the base (100) and/or to at least one of the legs (101, 102) of the first guide rail (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable

75.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT FROM AN ORGANIC SHEET

      
Application Number EP2011050755
Publication Number 2011/095399
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-01-20
Publication Date 2011-08-11
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor Schwarze, Peter

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a component from a continuous filament reinforced thermoplastic synthetic described as an organic sheet, comprising a fiber assembly embedded in a matrix made of a thermoplastic synthetic, wherein the organic sheet is thermally transformed to produce the component. According to the invention, the fiber assembly (10) of the organic sheet (1) is expanded to form a recess (2) in the component in that a molded part (3) is inserted into the organic sheet (1) at the location of the recess (2) that is to be formed. According to the invention, a method for producing a component from an organic sheet is thus obtained by means of which recesses can be easily introduced into an organic sheet without destroying the structure of the reinforced fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B26F 1/24 - Perforating by needles or pins
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

76.

Fixture arrangement for a seat, in particular a vehicle seat, and method for mounting such a fixture arrangement

      
Application Number 12993082
Grant Number 08807655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-18
First Publication Date 2011-05-05
Grant Date 2014-08-19
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fassbender, Frank
  • Steffen, Oliver

Abstract

A fixture arrangement for a seat, in particular for a vehicle seat, is provided. The fixture arrangement includes a first and a second fixture each of which comprises a first and a second driving element, each of which has a cavity with an internal contour, and a shaft connecting the two fixtures and an adjusting element for operating the fixtures. The shaft has a first end with an external contour to be positively inserted into the first driving element and a second, in particular cylindrical end. In an intermediate mounted position the second driving element, the second end of the shaft and the adjusting element can be positioned in any rotational position. In a final mounted position the two driving elements, the shaft and the adjusting element, are connected with each other in a rotationally fixed manner by, for example, a bush.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

77.

ROLLER BLIND FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE RADIATOR

      
Application Number DE2010001137
Publication Number 2011/038715
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-27
Publication Date 2011-04-07
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Malolepszy, Marcin
  • Mietke, Daniel
  • Dreesen, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a roller blind (01) for closing an air passage (02) through a motor vehicle radiator (03), comprising a roller blind (05) that can be wound onto a winding element (04). The winding element (04) is rotationally driven. A cable pulley (06) associated with the winding element (04) is also rotationally driven. The roller blind curtain (05), after being unwound from the winding element (04), is guided by means of a cable winch system (08). The cable winch system (08) keeps the roller blind curtain (05) tensioned against the winding element (04). The cable winch system (08) has at least one pulling cable (07) wherein the pulling cable (07) is rolled onto or off of cable pulley (06) in the opposite winding direction as the roller blind (05) is rolled onto or off of the winding element (04).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for coolingShutters or blinds therefor

78.

DETENT FITTING FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number DE2010000902
Publication Number 2011/018069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-29
Publication Date 2011-02-17
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fassbender, Frank
  • Steffen, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to a detent fitting for a vehicle seat for locking two seat parts, comprising a first fitting part, a second fitting part (2) arranged so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis (1) relative to the first fitting part, at least one bolt (4) movably arranged on the first fitting part, which bolt can be brought into engagement with teeth of the second fitting part (2) in order to lock the first fitting part to the second fitting part (2) and which can be disengaged from the teeth of the second fitting part (2) in order to release the lock, wherein the at least one bolt (4) comprises two mechanical control elements (7, 9), by means of which the bolt (4) is moved from the locked position thereof or is retained in a certain position, and the two control elements (7, 9) have an outer contour that differs from each other, are arranged one over the other on the bolt (4) approximately in the direction of the rotational axis (1), and are designed as a control pin (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access

79.

DRIVER FOR CONNECTING A WINDOW PANE TO A WINDOW LIFTER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2010059898
Publication Number 2011/006846
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-09
Publication Date 2011-01-20
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hampel, Klaus
  • Rattei, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a driver for connecting a window pane to a window lifter of a motor vehicle, comprising a base plate guided on at least one guide rail of the window lifter, a pane bracket for receiving the window pane, and a setting device for setting the spatial position of the window pane, in particular the inclination of the window pane in a transverse direction to the longitudinal axis (x-axis) of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the setting device comprises slotted guide systems (51-54; 20, 21, 22; 30, 31, 32) in the base plate (2) and in the pane bracket, said systems running inclined to each other in the movement direction of the driver, and an adjustment element (5) engaging in the slotted guide systems (51-54; 20, 21, 22; 30, 31, 32), said element being movable in the longitudinal direction of the slotted guide system (51-54; 20, 21, 22; 30, 31, 32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement

80.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR RELEASEABLY LOCKING AN ADJUSTABLE PART

      
Application Number EP2010059450
Publication Number 2011/003827
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-02
Publication Date 2011-01-13
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scheck, Georg
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Macht, Alwin
  • Beyersdorfer, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device for releaseably locking an adjustable part, in particular a motor vehicle part that can be displaced relative to a motor vehicle structure and that can be locked by the locking device within an adjustment range in a rest position reached by displacement, having at least one friction element (1) of the locking device and having at least one second friction element (2) of the locking device rotatable relative to the first friction element (1) and comprising a circumferential friction surface (20) encompassed annularly in cross section by a friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1), wherein the friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) can slide along the associated friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) under sliding friction conditions during a relative motion of the two friction elements (1, 2) initiated by displacing the adjustable part, and wherein the friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) contacts the friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) under static friction conditions in each rest position of the adjustable part. The second friction surface (20) is thereby defined by a circumferential opposing surface of the second friction element (2) along the first friction surface (10) that can be made up of friction element segments (21, 21', 21", 22, 23) having convex curved cross sections and extending in a straight line, wherein only partial regions (T) of the second friction surface (20) are in contact with the first friction surface (10) in each rotary position of the second friction element (2) relative to the first friction element (1), so that at least one free space (F) is formed between the two friction surfaces (10, 20) outside of said partial regions (T), in which the two friction surfaces (10, 20) are spaced apart from other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
  • E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers
  • F16F 7/04 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in the direction of the axis of rotation
  • E05C 17/02 - Devices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means

81.

Assembly comprising a detent fitting and a free-pivoting mechanics

      
Application Number 12815245
Grant Number 08641145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-14
First Publication Date 2011-01-13
Grant Date 2014-02-04
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schwarze, Peter
  • Schlemmer, Frank

Abstract

An assembly of a vehicle comprises a first vehicle part and a second vehicle part being pivotal relative to the first vehicle part, at least one detent fitting which is constituted to hold the two vehicle parts in position to each other in a locked state and, therein, to establish a force flow between the two vehicle parts and to allow for a pivoting of the two vehicle parts relative to each other in an unlocked state, an actuation shaft for actuating the at least on detent fitting and a free-pivoting mechanics which is actuatable in order to disrupt the force flow between the two vehicle parts for providing a free-pivoting function. Herein, it is provided that the free-pivoting mechanics for providing the free-pivoting function interacts with the actuation shaft and, therein, is constituted to come into operational connection with the actuation shaft only if the free-pivoting mechanics is actuated. The invention further relates to a free-pivoting mechanics for a vehicle seat and a method for providing a free-pivoting function. In this way, an assembly of a vehicle, a free-pivoting mechanics and a method for providing a free-pivoting function for actuating at least one detent fitting are obtained which do no not influence the normal operation of the detent fitting, use a mechanic for providing a free-pivoting function which is of a comparatively simple construction and in a reliable way provides a free-pivoting function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

82.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR RELEASEABLY LOCKING AN ADJUSTABLE PART

      
Application Number EP2010059447
Publication Number 2011/003825
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-02
Publication Date 2011-01-13
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scheck, Georg
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Macht, Alwin
  • Beyersdorfer, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device for releaseably locking an adjustable part, in particular a motor vehicle part that can be displaced relative to a motor vehicle structure and that can be locked by the locking device within an adjustment range in a rest position reached by displacement, having at least one friction element (1) of the locking device and having at least one second friction element (1) of the locking device that is rotatable relative to the first friction element (2) and that is encompassed annularly in cross-section by the first friction element (1), wherein the friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) can slide along the associated friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) under sliding friction conditions during a relative motion of the two friction elements (1, 2) initiated by displacing the adjustable part, and wherein the friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) contacts the friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) under static friction conditions in each rest position of the adjustable part. One of the friction elements (1, 2) can thereby be brought into contact with the other friction element (1) by means of at least two different friction element segments (2a, 2b; 21, 22) comprising different thermal expansion, so that different combinations of the friction element segments (2a, 2b; 21, 22) are in contact with the friction surface (10) of the other friction element (1) depending on the temperature of the one friction element (2) within an operating temperature range of the locking device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
  • E05D 11/02 - Lubricating arrangements
  • E05F 5/00 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers
  • E05C 17/02 - Devices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means
  • F16F 7/04 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers with relatively-rotatable friction surfaces that are pressed together in the direction of the axis of rotation

83.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR RELEASEABLY LOCKING AN ADJUSTABLE PART

      
Application Number EP2010059449
Publication Number 2011/003826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-02
Publication Date 2011-01-13
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scheck, Georg
  • Heinze, Sebastian
  • Macht, Alwin
  • Beyersdorfer, Hartmut

Abstract

The invention relates to a locking device for releaseably locking an adjustable part, in particular a motor vehicle part that can be displaced relative to a motor vehicle structure and that can be locked by the locking device within an adjustment range in a rest position reached by displacement, having at least one friction element (1) of the locking device and having at least one second friction element (2) of the locking device that is rotatable relative to the first friction element (1), a friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) encompassing annularly in cross section the second friction element (2), and a circumferential second friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) along the first friction surface (10) and opposite to the same, wherein the friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) can slide along the associated friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) under sliding friction conditions during a relative motion of the two friction elements (1, 2) initiated by displacing the adjustable part, and wherein the friction surface (20) of the second friction element (2) contacts the friction surface (10) of the first friction element (1) under static friction conditions in each rest position of the adjustable part. The second friction element (2) thereby contacts the first friction surface (10) in each rotary position relative to the first friction element (1) only in one or more partial regions (T, T1, T2) of the second friction surface (20), covering a total of no greater than 30% of the second friction surface (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
  • E05D 11/10 - Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts

84.

Carrier for connecting a window pane to a window lift of a motor vehicle

      
Application Number 12823970
Grant Number 08701347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-25
First Publication Date 2010-12-30
Grant Date 2014-04-22
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hampel, Klaus
  • Knorr, Juergen
  • Langmann, Erik
  • Rattei, Michael

Abstract

A carrier for connection of a window pane to a window lift of a motor vehicle comprises guiding claws spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of a guide rail of the window lift for guiding the carrier on the guide rail. The carrier includes a window pane holder for connecting the window pane with the carrier and an adjusting device for adjusting the position and/or orientation of the window pane with respect to the guide rail. To ensure an exact bearing of the window pane on an associated sealing contour on a motor vehicle body with simple constructive means, little mounting effort and few components, at least one guiding claw is adjustable in a direction vertical to the longitudinal extension of the guide rail or in longitudinal extension of the guide rail and vertical to the longitudinal extension of the guide rail.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

Detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts

      
Application Number 12782672
Grant Number 08328288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-18
First Publication Date 2010-12-23
Grant Date 2012-12-11
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fassbender, Frank
  • Steffen, Oliver

Abstract

A detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts comprises a first vehicle part, a second vehicle part which is arranged pivotably about a rotational axis with respect to the first fitting part and three locking pawls which are arranged displaceably on the first fitting part, the locking pawls being designed and provided to be brought into engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part for locking the first fitting part with respect to the second fitting part and to be brought out of engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part for releasing the locking. Each locking pawl is associated with a free-pivoting section on the second fitting part, the locking pawl interacting with the free-pivoting section when turning the second fitting part relative to the first fitting part and the free-pivoting section being designed and provided to prevent an engagement of the locking pawl with the toothing of the second fitting part in a predefined angular range. According to the invention it is provided that at least one of the free-pivoting sections (62, 66, 72; 811, 821, 831) is displaced in the axial and/or radial direction with regard to the rotational axis (A) with respect to the other free-pivoting sections (62, 66, 72; 811, 821, 831). In this way a detent fitting comprising three locking pawls is provided which comprises a larger pivoting range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47C 31/00 - Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets

86.

Method for automatically adjusting a headrest of a motor vehicle seat, and device for carrying out said method

      
Application Number 12812233
Grant Number 08433482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-01-12
First Publication Date 2010-11-25
Grant Date 2013-04-30
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schaal, Oliver
  • Kroener, Gregor

Abstract

A method for automatically adjusting a headrest of a motor vehicle seat, which can individually be adjusted to a passenger occupying the motor vehicle seat with a sensor array and an electronically controlled adjusting device such that the headrest is in an adjusted position which is defined as optimal as possible for absorbing acceleration forces acting on the head of the passenger in a case of crash is provided. The adjusting device can be controlled via a control unit which evaluates at least one signal of at least one sensor, in order to control the adjustment of the headrest with the adjusting mean. At least one signal from the at least one sensor serves to detect an occupation of the motor vehicle seat by a passenger.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

DETENT FITTING COMPRISING A SPACER RING

      
Application Number EP2010056712
Publication Number 2010/133538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-17
Publication Date 2010-11-25
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Faßbender, Frank
  • Steffen, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to a detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts, comprising a first fitting part (2), a second fitting part (3) which can rotate in relation to the first fitting part about a rotational axis, at least one locking mechanism (25) which is displaceably arranged on the first fitting part and which can engage with the toothing of the second fitting part to lock the first fitting part to the second fitting part and for releasing the toothing of the second fitting part to release said fitting part, and at least one free-pivoting section which is arranged on the second fitting part and which is embodied on a spacer ring which is rotationally arranged on the second fitting part in order to interact with the locking mechanism when the second fitting part is rotated in relation to the first fitting part at a predetermined angle range and prevents the locking mechanism from engaging with the toothing of the second fitting part. According to the invention, the spacer ring (6, 6', 6") is inserted into a receiving element (34) on the second fitting part and is elastically tensed in the receiving element (34). As a result, a detent fitting for locking two vehicle parts which allows a spacer ring to be mounted in a simple manner for defining free-pivoting areas, whilst being securely maintained on the associated fitting part is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms

88.

Connecting element and connecting arrangement

      
Application Number 12097207
Grant Number 08262333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-11-27
First Publication Date 2010-10-28
Grant Date 2012-09-11
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bücker, Rolf
  • Schlechtriemen, Martin
  • Schnetter, Sebastian
  • Weber, Horst
  • Herzog, Peter
  • Heppner, Mathias
  • Hülsebusch, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting element for the mechanical connection of at least two components, in particular two components of a motor vehicle door, with a bearing collar for bearing against a first component, with a crossbar that has bearing flanks for bearing against a second component and for clamping the latter against the first component in a rotated final assembly position, and with a shaft section, which bears the crossbar, for rotatably passing through corresponding openings in the components. In this case, a means is provided for fastening to the first component in a defined preassembly position. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding connecting arrangement comprising at least two components each having an aperture, and a connecting element of this type, with the connecting element being held on the first component in a preassembly position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation

89.

MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2010052339
Publication Number 2010/097408
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-24
Publication Date 2010-09-02
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Röhnert, Nick
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Gleißberg, Marco
  • Steffen, Oliver
  • Neumann, Guido

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat having a seat subframe adjustable along a rail longitudinal guide (15, 16), to which a backrest is hinged in a pivoting manner and can be folded forward toward a seating surface of the seat subframe, a locking device for arresting the rail longitudinal guide (15, 16) in an adjustable seating longitudinal position, an entry aid and a memory arrangement for adjusting and restoring a memory position having a position memory (1, 2) that has an adjustment means (1) for adjusting the memory position in the rail longitudinal direction of the rail longitudinal guide (15, 16) and a locking element (2) that is connected to the adjustment means (1) in a pivoting manner that, under the effects of a control element (3), can be pivoted in a locking rail (16) and is connected to the adjustment means (1) via a slotted guide (28, 29) such that a virtual point of rotation of the locking element (2) lies underneath the rail profile of the locking rail (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/08 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable characterised by the locking device
  • B60N 2/12 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable and tiltable
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access

90.

SPINDLE DRIVE FOR LONGITUDINALLY ADJUSTING A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2010051729
Publication Number 2010/092120
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-11
Publication Date 2010-08-19
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bosecker, Stefan
  • Suck, Wolfgang
  • Lipp, Florian
  • Bauersachs, Andrea
  • Eichhorn, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a spindle drive for longitudinally adjusting a motor vehicle seat, comprising an adjustment rail that can be longitudinally adjusted relative to a body-mounted rail, and an adjusting mechanism that includes a driving worm connected to a driving device as well as a spindle nut (3), the external teeth of which mesh with the external teeth of the driving worm, and the internal teeth of which mesh with the external thread of a spindle. According to the invention, the spindle nut (3) is formed by a hybrid spindle nut that has a functional part (7), which is located in the power flux between the driving worm and the spindle, and at least one strengthening part (8, 8'), which deflects crash forces from the adjustment rail into the spindle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • B60N 2/42 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles the seat constructed to protect the occupant from the effect of abnormal g-forces, e.g. crash or safety seats
  • F16H 1/16 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes comprising worm and worm-wheel
  • F16H 25/20 - Screw mechanisms
  • F16H 55/22 - Toothed membersWorms for transmissions with crossing shafts, especially worms, worm-gears

91.

ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A VEHICLE SEAT COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2010050318
Publication Number 2010/081808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-01-13
Publication Date 2010-07-22
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krüger, Frieder
  • Blinzler, Andrè
  • Hartleb, Stephanie
  • Siller, Jürgen
  • Weiß, Matthias
  • Weder, Andreas
  • Möller, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle seat component, comprising a rotating fitting for adjusting the vehicle seat component, the fitting having a first fitting part and a second fitting part mounted to the first fitting part pivotably about a rotation axis, a drive device connected to the rotating fitting for driving the rotating fitting, and an adjustment element of the drive device for actuating the drive device. The drive device is designed to transfer a force present on the drive side at the adjustment element to the rotating fitting for adjusting the vehicle seat component, however to block a force present at the rotating fitting on the output side. According to the invention, the drive device (1) has a brake section (3) arranged fixedly on the first fitting part (81) to block the output-side force and at least one brake segment (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b), which interacts in a braking manner with the brake section (3) upon the presence of an output-side force at the rotation fitting (8), in the manner of a shoe brake, by way of a contact surface (40a, 40b, 41a, 41b, 50a, 50b, 51a, 51b). An adjustment device for adjusting a vehicle seat component is thus created which blocks an output-side force securely and reliably, as well as can transfer a force introduced on the drive-side in a low-friction manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/90 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

92.

LATCH FITTING FOR LOCKING TWO VEHICLE COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2009066564
Publication Number 2010/066701
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-12-08
Publication Date 2010-06-17
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Faßbender, Frank
  • Steffen, Oliver
  • Zellmann, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a latch fitting for locking two vehicle components, with a first stop fitting with first fitting part, a second fitting part arranged to rotate about a rotational axis with relation to the first fitting part and at least one locking catch movably arranged on the first fitting part, designed for locking the first fitting part and the second fitting part in engagement with a toothing of the second fitting part and to release the lock from engagement with the toothing of the second fitting part. At least one guide element (21, 22) is arranged on the first fitting part (2) for movably guiding the at least one locking catch (25) and at least one bearing element (26) different from the at least one guide element (21, 22) arranged on the first fitting part (2), provided for rotatable mounting of the first fitting part (2) on the second fitting (3) with a sliding cooperation with the toothing (31) of the second fitting part (3). A toothing (211, 221) is provided on the at least one guide element (21, 22) to engage with the toothing (31) of the second fitting part (3) in case of accident. A latch fitting can thus be achieved which can securely cope with accidental loadings with a simple and economical construction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/235 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by gear-pawl type mechanisms

93.

VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A PLURALITY OF STRUCTURAL OR SUPPORT COMPONENTS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STRUCTURAL OR SUPPORT COMPONENTS OF A SAID VEHICLE SEAT

      
Application Number EP2009063021
Publication Number 2010/063505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-10-07
Publication Date 2010-06-10
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kroener, Gregor
  • Kieser, Sandra

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat and to a method for producing said vehicle seat, particularly for motor vehicles, having a plurality of structural or support components that are connected to one another or to another part in at least one connection point, wherein the connection in at least one of the connection points is created by friction welding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/68 - Seat frames
  • B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding

94.

ACTIVATION METHOD FOR AN ELECTRICAL WINDOW LIFT

      
Application Number EP2009007886
Publication Number 2010/057577
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-11-04
Publication Date 2010-05-27
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor Zellmer, René

Abstract

The invention relates to an activation method for an electrical window lift (10) of a front pane (1) or a b-pillarless vehicle (3) having a movable rear pane (2), said method enabling a particularly fast and reliable closing of all panes. According to the invention, the front pane (1) is closed by the window lift (10) in consideration of a clamp protection (25). Furthermore, a closing condition is queried during the activation method. If it can be assumed based on this closing condition that a reversal of the front pane (1) due to the clamp protection was caused by a collision with the rear pane (2), the front pane (1) is closed again following the reversal due to the clamp protection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60J 1/14 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable with pivotal or rotary movement
  • B60J 1/17 - WindowsWindscreensAccessories therefor arranged at vehicle sides adjustable slidable vertically
  • E05F 15/00 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings

95.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

      
Application Number EP2009007439
Publication Number 2010/043407
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-10-16
Publication Date 2010-04-22
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sesselmann, Helmut
  • Schrepel, Holger

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric motor (1) having an armature (13), comprising a brush commutator (18) having a number of brushes (22) and a number of brush disks (20) associated with the armature (13), a number of stator magnets (26) and a housing (2, 3), in which the armature (13) is rotatably mounted and in which the stator magnets (26) are accommodated. The brushes (22) are furthermore associated with the housing (2, 3) in a structurally fixed manner. A fixed housing section (7) and a movable housing section (23), which can be rotated about the rotation axis (31) of the armature (13) relative to the fixed housing section (7) are provided, wherein the stator magnets (26) are associated with the movable housing section (23). Said design enables simple adjustment of the position between the outer magnetic field and brushes (22). Commutation within the neutral zone is possible by simply rotating the movable housing section (23).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
  • H02K 1/17 - Stator cores with permanent magnets
  • H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
  • H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
  • H02K 23/04 - DC commutator motors or generators having mechanical commutatorUniversal AC/DC commutator motors characterised by arrangement for exciting having permanent magnet excitation
  • H02K 23/16 - DC commutator motors or generators having mechanical commutatorUniversal AC/DC commutator motors characterised by arrangement for exciting having angularly adjustable excitation field, e.g. by pole reversing or pole switching

96.

SEAT ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A SEAT PART

      
Application Number EP2009061399
Publication Number 2010/029010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-03
Publication Date 2010-03-18
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schukalski, Jürgen
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Fischer, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat arrangement for a vehicle, comprising an adjustable seat part and a locking unit for locking the seat part in a locked position, which can be unlocked in order to adjust the seat part manually. A drive unit (30, 31) which can be coupled to a driver element (32) in order to adjust the seat part (11) in a motorised manner, is provided, said driver element (32) being designed and provided to adjust the seat part in a motorised manner transmitting an adjusting force to the seat part (11). The invention also relates to a method for adjusting the seat part. The seat arrangement and the method for adjusting a seat part of a seat arrangement enables a seat part to be adjusted in a motorised manner without essentially changing the construction of a seat arrangement and without impairing the manual adjustability of the seat part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/20 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access
  • B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
  • B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
  • H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears

97.

HEADREST RECEPTACLE

      
Application Number EP2009004058
Publication Number 2010/017856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-05
Publication Date 2010-02-18
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kröner, Gregor
  • Kieser, Sandra

Abstract

A headrest receptacle (2) which is suitable for the stable guidance of a headrest (4) and is low in weight is disclosed. The headrest receptacle (2) can be attached to a crossmember (12) of a backrest frame (1) of a vehicle seat. The headrest receptacle (2) comprises two guide pipes (20) for receiving in each case a headrest bracket (40) and a transverse support (21) which rigidly connects the guide pipes (20) to one another. The guide pipes (20) are formed as an integral plastic component with the transverse support (21).

IPC Classes  ?

98.

ADJUSTING GEARING FOR AN ADJUSTING DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number EP2009060384
Publication Number 2010/018172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-08-11
Publication Date 2010-02-18
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. KG, COBURG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kröner, Gregor
  • Süß, Matthias
  • Hofmann, Jochen
  • Neumann, Guido
  • Bauersachs, Andrea

Abstract

An adjusting gearing (1) for an adjusting device of a motor vehicle having a gearing housing (2), having a drive input wheel (5) which is arranged in the gearing housing (2) and which has bearing collars (51, 52) formed at both sides of the drive input wheel (5), and having a drive output wheel (6) which is arranged in the gearing housing (2) and which meshes with the drive input wheel (5) and the axis of which is aligned substantially perpendicular to the axis of the drive input wheel (5), is characterized by a single-part gearing housing (2) having a first housing chamber (21) for holding the drive input wheel (5) and having a second housing chamber (22) for holding the drive output wheel (6), by a bearing point which is formed in the first housing chamber (21) and which serves to hold a first bearing collar (51) of the drive input wheel (5) and by a bearing point which is formed in the second housing chamber (22) and which serves to hold a first bearing collar (61) of the drive output wheel (6), and by axially adjustable bearing bushes (3, 4) having cylindrical bushes (30, 40), which are matched to the inner diameters of the housing chambers (21, 22), for centring second bearing collars (52, 62) of the drive input wheel (5) and of the drive output wheel (6).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/12 - Arrangements for adjusting or for taking-up backlash not provided for elsewhere
  • B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable

99.

SPRING DEVICE FOR A SHAFT MOUNTED ROTATABLY WITH RESPECT TO AN AXIAL AXIS

      
Application Number DE2009001001
Publication Number 2010/006593
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-20
Publication Date 2010-01-21
Owner BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE GMBH & CO. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Koch, Matthias
  • Klingler, Peter
  • Egerland, Markus
  • Schweichart, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-part spring device (5, 65, 85, 115, 135, 155, 175, 185) with a spring stiffness (k) which is suitable for at least partially eliminating an axial play of a free end (4) of a shaft (3) mounted rotatably with respect to an axial axis (A). The spring device (5, 65, 85, 115, 135, 155, 175, 185) is designed to be resilient in a number of stages and, when the free end (4) of the shaft (3) presses the spring device (5, 65, 85, 115, 135, 155, 175, 185) against a counter device (2), has a first spring stiffness (k1) at the beginning of the pressing action and, after the shaft (3) has compressed the spring device (5, 65, 85, 115, 135, 155, 175, 185) by a predetermined degree (d1), has a second spring stiffness (k2) which is substantially different from the first spring stiffness (k1).

IPC Classes  ?

100.

Unit carrier for fitting into a door structure of a motor vehicle door

      
Application Number 12310152
Grant Number 07959214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-07-20
First Publication Date 2010-01-07
Grant Date 2011-06-14
Owner Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg (Germany)
Inventor Salhoff, Thomas

Abstract

A unit carrier for fitting into a door structure of a motor vehicle door, on which functional components of the motor vehicle door may be premounted, so that the unit carrier, together with the functional components, may be fitted as a door module into the door structure, includes a surface of the unit carrier on the door structure side and fastening elements provided on the unit carrier. The fastening elements protrude from the surface of the unit carrier on the door structure side and engage in associated fastening points of the door structure, when the unit carrier is fitted into the door structure. The fastening elements are retained in a mounted position on the unit carrier before fitting the unit carrier into the door structure such that they do not protrude from the surface of the unit carrier on the door structure side.

IPC Classes  ?

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