A bumper assembly includes a retention member, a front-loaded component, and a bumper shell. The retention member includes a plurality of retaining features. The front-loaded component includes a plurality of receiving members. The bumper shell is positioned substantially between the retention member and the front-loaded component. The plurality of retaining features are coupled to the plurality of receiving members such that the retention member and the front-loaded component engage the bumper shell.
A seat back assembly including a pultrusion reinforcement and a seat back frame formed of a resin material, the seat back frame is only partially overmolded onto the pultrusion reinforcement such that the pultrusion reinforcement is configured to be visually inspected through a plurality of openings formed in the seat back frame.
B60N 2/225 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement 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 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
3.
PRISMATIC BATTERY CELL SEPARATOR AND MODULE USING SAME
A battery module includes a first side rail, a second side rail, one or more battery cell banks, and one or more battery cell separators. The one or more battery cell banks are positioned between the first side rail and the second side rail. The one or more battery cell separators are positioned within the one or more battery cell banks and configured to separate one or more battery cells positioned adjacent one another. The one or more battery cell separators include one or more cell barriers and a support structure. The one or more cell barriers are positioned adjacent the one or more battery cell banks. The support structure is positioned between the one or more cell barriers. The one or more battery cell separators are configured to propagate thermal energy produced from the one or more battery cells.
H01M 50/291 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 50/293 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
A battery enclosure includes a tub defining an internal volume, a lid, a cross member within the internal volume, and a mounting bracket. The tub has a bottom and a wall integrally formed with the bottom. The lid is configured to couple to the wall to enclose the internal volume. The cross member is coupled to the tub. The mounting bracket is attached to the bottom of the tub and is configured to releasbly secure a battery.
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
An energy absorbing side rail including an inner rail, an outer rail fixedly coupled to the inner rail defining a cavity, the outer rail defining triggers extending along at least a portion of the outer rail, and at least one energy absorber housed in the cavity, wherein at least one energy absorber is positioned in-line with the triggers.
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
A projector shield including a clear obelisk optic configured to modulate light exiting a vehicular headlamp. The clear obelisk optic comprises a base configured to sufficiently allow the passage of light therethrough, and a tip configured to refract light thereby preventing it from exiting the vehicular headlamp. The clear obelisk optic generates a light projection having a sufficiently dimmed area compared to surrounding areas.
F21S 41/43 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by screens, non-reflecting members, light-shielding members or fixed shades characterised by the shape thereof
F21S 41/20 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
The present disclosure relates to a hybrid material panel assembly for a vehicle. The panel assembly includes a panel and a plurality of mounting flanges integrally formed with the panel. The panel is formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The plurality of mounting flanges are formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, where each of the plurality of mounting flanges include a mounting area that defines a mounting surface and at least one mounting hole. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion.
B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
B62D 65/16 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being exterior fittings, e.g. bumpers, lights, wipers
B62D 27/02 - Connections between superstructure sub-units rigid
The present disclosure relates to a hybrid material panel assembly for a vehicle. The panel assembly includes a panel and a plurality of mounting flanges integrally formed with the panel. The panel is formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The plurality of mounting flanges are formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, where each of the plurality of mounting flanges include a mounting area that defines a mounting surface and at least one mounting hole. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion.
B62D 29/00 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof
B21D 39/00 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by plating; Tube expanders
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by plating; Tube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
Disclosed is a system for making a vehicle lamp have an overall solid occluded appearance when the lamp is inactive, and allowing for the passage and optional filtering of light when the lamp is on. A light modifier is created that has optical elements on an inside surface, and an opaque or translucent covering on an opposite side of the modifier. The optical elements and corresponding apertures are aligned with each other and diversely configured.
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
An automobile pedal release system that includes a housing having first and second side walls spaced apart by a cleft, where each side wall includes a pocket recessed into an inner surface such that the two pockets oppose one another; a brake pedal assembly having a pivot member disposed in the cleft and defining a pivot axis, first and second bushings, and a brake pedal arm rotatable about the pivot axis relative to the two bushings, where each busing is disposed in a first portion of one pocket and receives one of two ends of the pivot member; and a striker assembly having a striker and two plugs, the striker having an elongated body extending in the cleft between the side walls, where each plug is disposed in a second portion of one pocket and includes a bore that receives one of two ends of the striker.
G05G 1/327 - Controlling members actuated by foot with means to prevent injury means disconnecting the pedal from its hinge or support, e.g. by breaking or bending the support
G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC. (USA)
Inventor
Brooks, Geoffrey
Bekou, Jack
Abstract
A defrosting system for a window, headlight, or taillight for a vehicle includes a polymeric substrate, an ink layer disposed on the substrate and comprising a conductive or resistive ink, and a film layer disposed on the ink layer such that the ink layer is between the film layer and the polymeric substrate layer.
B32B 3/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC (USA)
Inventor
Bashiry-Khoshraftar, Jaafar
Chan, Simon Kwan Hoi
Zou, Hai Yang
Marwaha, Rajesh
Hung, Joaquin
Periasamy, Ramesh
Abstract
A parking brake emulator assembly for a vehicle is provided. The emulator assembly includes a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a front spring mounting flange with a spring mounting hole. The emulator assembly further includes a brake lever, a spring guiding rod, a spring, and a rear spring holder. The brake lever is rotatable relative to the mounting bracket into a neutral position and a brake application position. The spring guiding rod is coupled to the brake lever via a pinned connection, and extends through the spring and the rear spring holder. Rotation of the brake lever from the neutral position to the brake application position moves the pinned connection to thereby move the spring guiding rod and the rear spring holder towards the front spring mounting flange, thereby compressing the spring.
B60T 7/08 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation hand-actuated
B60T 8/40 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition comprising an additional fluid circuit including fluid pressurising means for modifying the pressure of the braking fluid, e.g. including wheel driven pumps for detecting a speed condition, or pumps which are controlled by means independent of the br
G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC. (USA)
Inventor
Jarjoura, Steve A.
Reid, Terry
Periasamy, Ramesh
Abstract
An automobile pedal release system that includes a housing having first and second side walls spaced apart by a cleft, where each side wall includes a pocket recessed into an inner surface such that the two pockets oppose one another; a brake pedal assembly having a pivot member disposed in the cleft and defining a pivot axis, first and second bushings, and a brake pedal arm rotatable about the pivot axis relative to the two bushings, where each busing is disposed in a first portion of one pocket and receives one of two ends of the pivot member; and a striker assembly having a striker and two plugs, the striker having an elongated body extending in the cleft between the side walls, where each plug is disposed in a second portion of one pocket and includes a bore that receives one of two ends of the striker.
G05G 1/327 - Controlling members actuated by foot with means to prevent injury means disconnecting the pedal from its hinge or support, e.g. by breaking or bending the support
G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and
assemblies; Custom manufacture of tooling for the production
of automotive parts and assemblies. Custom design and engineering of automotive parts,
components, and assemblies; Custom design and engineering of
tooling for the production of automotive parts and
assemblies.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and
assemblies; custom manufacture of tooling for the production
of automotive parts and assemblies. Custom design and engineering of automotive parts,
components, and assemblies; custom design and engineering of
tooling for the production of automotive parts and
assemblies.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of automotive lights and lamps and
related components. Custom design and engineering of automotive lights and lamps
and related components.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Custom manufacture of automotive lights and lamps and related components.
(2) Custom design and engineering of automotive lights and lamps and related components.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; Custom manufacture of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies.
(2) Custom design and engineering of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; Custom design and engineering of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; custom manufacture of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies
(2) Custom design and engineering of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; custom design and engineering of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies
A method of assembling a vehicle door hinge that includes providing a first bracket comprising a single pivot arm extending transversely from a base of the first bracket, wherein a first pivot axis hole is disposed in the single pivot arm of the first bracket; providing a second bracket comprising a single pivot arm extending transversely from a base of the second bracket, wherein a cylindrical bearing of a pivot bushing is disposed in a second pivot axis hole disposed in the single pivot arm of the second bracket; and coupling a pivot pin to the pivot bushing and the first and second brackets to rotatably couple the first and second brackets together by press fitting a knurled cylindrical surface of the pivot pin with a receiving surface of the single pivot arm of the first bracket that defines the first pivot axis hole, wherein a shoulder of the pivot pin that is adjacent to the knurled cylindrical surface is disposed within a bore of the pivot pin and the second pivot axis hole.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; Custom manufacture of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies Custom design and engineering of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; Custom design and engineering of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; Custom manufacture of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies Custom design and engineering of automotive parts, components, and assemblies; Custom design and engineering of tooling for the production of automotive parts and assemblies
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of automotive lights and lamps and related components Custom design and engineering of automotive lights and lamps and related components
FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC (USA)
Inventor
Brestovansky, Matthew
Stevenson, Dennis
Fontichiaro, Rob
Niemiec, Mark
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a tubular member for an automotive application that includes providing a flat workpiece of a material; forming at least one lance in the flat workpiece; roll-forming the flat workpiece into a tubular configuration; induction welding a seam of the tubular workpiece after the roll-forming; and trimming the tubular workpiece through the lance after welding the seam.
B21C 37/15 - Making tubes of special shape; Making the fittings
B21D 28/10 - Incompletely punching in such a manner that the parts are still coherent with the work
B21C 37/08 - Making tubes with welded or soldered seams
B23K 26/262 - Seam welding of rectilinear seams of longitudinal seams of tubes
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
A vehicle door hinge that includes a door bracket mountable to a vehicle door, a body bracket mountable to a vehicle body, a pivot bushing having a cylindrical bearing that is disposed within a pivot axis hole of the body bracket, and a pivot pin that rotatably couples the door bracket and the body bracket together. The pivot pin includes a first shoulder disposed within the cylindrical bearing; and the pivot pin includes a second shoulder extending from the first shoulder. The second shoulder has a knurled cylindrical surface that is disposed within a pivot axis hole of the door bracket.
FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC. (USA)
Inventor
Perucca, Steven
Chiang, John
Martini, Paul
Abstract
A vehicle bumper assembly is provided having an energy absorber, a bracket, a step pad and a bumper fascia. The energy absorber includes an upper horizontal surface wherein the upper horizontal surface may define a deformable structure. The deformable structure may be in the form of flexible fins. The bracket may be mounted to the vehicle frame on a first end of the bracket and the energy absorber affixed to a second end of the bracket. The step pad may be affixed to the energy absorber. The bumper fascia may be affixed to either or both the step pad and the energy absorber.
FLEX-N-GATE ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC (USA)
Inventor
Brestovansky, Matthew
Stevenson, Dennis
Fontichiaro, Rob
Niemiec, Mark
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a tubular member for an automotive application that includes providing a flat workpiece of a material; forming at least one lance in the flat workpiece; roll-forming the flat workpiece into a tubular configuration; induction welding a seam of the tubular workpiece after the roll-forming; and trimming the tubular workpiece through the lance after welding the seam.
B21C 37/08 - Making tubes with welded or soldered seams
B21C 37/083 - Supply, or operations combined with supply, of strip material
B21D 28/10 - Incompletely punching in such a manner that the parts are still coherent with the work
B23K 26/32 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B23K 26/262 - Seam welding of rectilinear seams of longitudinal seams of tubes
B23K 101/00 - Articles made by soldering, welding or cutting
B23K 101/16 - Bands or sheets of indefinite length
The disclosure of the present application includes a light pipe assembly having a light pipe with a proximal end, an opposing distal end, a length between the proximal end and the distal end, and a surface, the surface having an emitting portion and an overlay portion, where the light pipe is a material capable of transmitting light with a first refractive index; and a reflective secondary surface having a second refractive index and a width, the reflective secondary surface positioned adjacent the overlay portion of the light pipe, where the first refractive index is greater than the refractive index of air, and the second refractive index is greater than the first refractive index. In at least one embodiment, the reflective secondary surface is a non-metallic material capable of reflecting light. In at least one embodiment, the width of the reflective secondary surface varies along the length of the light pipe.
F21K 9/61 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using light guides
