A method is disclosed of testing operability of a vapor blocking valve (VBV) in a first passageway that is fluidly arranged between a fuel tank and a carbon canister. A canister valve solenoid (CVS) is arranged in a second fluid passageway that fluidly interconnects the carbon canister and an atmospheric port. The method includes obtaining a first desired pressure in the first passageway, closing the VBV, opening the CVS, monitoring a first test pressure in the first passageway with a pressure sensor, obtaining a second desired pressure in the first passageway, opening the VBV, opening the CVS, monitoring a second test pressure in the first passageway with the pressure sensor, comparing the first and second test pressures, and determining the VBV operability based upon the comparing step.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
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Low stiction vane pump for evaporative emissions system
A vane pump includes a housing that provides a bore in fluid communication with an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway, and a rotary assembly that is arranged within and configured to rotate relative to the bore. The rotary assembly includes a rotor that is mounted to a shaft and has multiple slots. The rotor has a first and second faces that engage the housing. A vane is received in each of the slots, each vane has first and second surfaces that extend a length in a longitudinal direction from a first end portion to a second end portion. The first end portion is received in its respective slots. The rotary assembly includes a recess on at least one of the first face, the second face, the first surface of the first portion, and the second surface of the first portion.
F02M 25/00 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
3.
TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR WITH LIGHT AND MAGNETIC GUIDE
A trailer tow connector for a vehicle used in towing a trailer includes a housing that includes a body that has a cavity with electrical terminals that are configured to be in communication with a vehicle's electrical system. A cover is supported on the body and movable between a closed position in which the cavity is enclosed by the cover and an open position in which the cavity is accessible. A light is arranged in the housing and configured to illuminate the electrical terminals with the cover in the open position.
A leak detection module (LDM) includes a housing that provides a cavity that is enclosed by a wall that has a hole. A valve is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication along a passage that extends between first and second ports on the LDM, the valve is movable between open and closed positions. A pump is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication with the passage. A fluid fitting extends through the hole and has a passageway that extends between first and second end portions. The passageway is in fluid communication with the pump, the fluid fitting provides one of the first and second ports. A fastener secures the fluid fitting to the wall.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
F02D 41/00 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants
G01M 3/34 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p.ex. radiateurs en testant si le vide peut être maintenu dans des récipients, p.ex. dans les machines à tester les boîtes de conserve
An actuator includes a housing, a motor that is mounted to the housing and operatively coupled to an output shaft, a first PCB that is arranged in the housing near the motor and includes a motor circuit, a second PCB that is arranged in the housing and spaced at a gap from the first PCB, and an electrical adapter that is arranged in the gap and operatively electrically connects the first and second PCBs. The adapter includes first and second ends opposite one another, and electrical elements extend between the first and second ends to first and second terminals that are respectively provided at the first and second ends. The electrical elements are arranged in a rigid enclosure that is configured to maintain the first and second terminals in fixed relationship to one another during assembly of the actuator.
An actuator includes a housing, a motor that is mounted to the housing and operatively coupled to an output shaft, a first PCB that is arranged in the housing near the motor and includes a motor circuit, a second PCB that is arranged in the housing and spaced at a gap from the first PCB, and an electrical adapter that is arranged in the gap and operatively electrically connects the first and second PCBs. The adapter includes first and second ends opposite one another, and electrical elements extend between the first and second ends to first and second terminals that are respectively provided at the first and second ends. The electrical elements are arranged in a rigid enclosure that is configured to maintain the first and second terminals in fixed relationship to one another during assembly of the actuator.
A method of detecting a leak in an evaporative emissions system includes sealing an evaporative emissions system, achieving a first target pressure in the evaporative emissions system, achieving a second target pressure in the evaporative emissions system after achieving the first target pressure, and monitoring a system pressure subsequent to the second target pressure achieving step to determine a leak condition of the evaporative emissions system.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
G01M 3/02 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide
An actuator for a vehicle driveline component includes a motor, a housing, a gear train that is arranged in the housing and coupled to the motor, and an output shaft that is arranged in the housing and coupled to the gear train. The output shaft is configured to move between multiple positions in response to rotational drive from the motor via the gear train. The output shaft is configured to be operatively connected to the vehicle driveline component. The actuator further includes a manual release shaft that extends through the housing to expose a feature that is configured to cooperate with a tool. The manual release shaft has a decoupled position in which the manual release shaft is immobile during rotation of the output shaft and a coupled position in which the manual release shaft is operatively connected to the output shaft to rotate the output shaft in response to an input provided at the feature.
F16H 57/029 - Boîtes de vitesses; Montage de la transmission à l'intérieur caractérisés par des moyens pour rendre hermétiques les boîtes de vitesses, p.ex. pour améliorer l'étanchéité à l'air
F16H 63/34 - Mécanismes de verrouillage ou de mise hors service
B60K 17/06 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission du changement de vitesse
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Evaporative emissions leak check module with integrated control and communication system
A leak detection module (LDM) includes a housing, a canister valve solenoid (CVS) that is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication along a first fluid passageway between first and second ports. The module also includes a pump that is arranged within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second ports, and a pressure sensor that is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second ports. A first controller is arranged in the housing and is in communication with the pump, the CVS and the pressure sensor. The first controller runs a test procedure using the pump and operating the CVS between open and closed positions to monitor a pressure within the module. The first controller communicates a result based upon the monitored pressure to a second controller that is arranged outside the housing and remotely from the module.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
10.
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS LEAK CHECK MODULE WITH INTEGRATED CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A leak detection module (LDM) includes a housing, a canister valve solenoid (CVS) that is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication along a first fluid passageway between first and second ports. The module also includes a pump that is arranged within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second ports, and a pressure sensor that is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second ports. A first controller is arranged in the housing and is in communication with the pump, the CVS and the pressure sensor. The first controller runs a test procedure using the pump and operating the CVS between open and closed positions to monitor a pressure within the module. The first controller communicates a result based upon the monitored pressure to a second controller that is arranged outside the housing and remotely from the module.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
A rotary vane pump includes a housing that includes first and second plates respectively secured to first and second opposing sides of an intermediate plate. The intermediate plate includes a bore and inlet and outlet ports. The first and second sides respectively have first and second passages that are respectively in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet ports. The first and second passages are in fluid communication with the bore. The intermediate plate is reversible with respect to the first and second plates. A rotor is arranged in the bore. The rotor supports slidable vanes that are configured to pump fluid between the inlet and outlet ports.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
F04C 18/344 - Pompes à piston rotatif spécialement adaptées pour les fluides compressibles possédant les caractéristiques couvertes par au moins deux des groupes , , , , ou par l'un de ces groupes en combinaison avec un autre type de mouvement entre les organes coopérants ayant à la fois le mouvement défini dans l'un des groupes ou et un mouvement alternatif relatif entre les organes coopérants les organes obturateurs ayant un mouvement alternatif par rapport à l'organe interne
F04C 29/00 - "MACHINES" À LIQUIDES À DÉPLACEMENT POSITIF, À PISTON ROTATIF OU OSCILLANT; POMPES À DÉPLACEMENT POSITIF, À PISTON ROTATIF OU OSCILLANT - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de pompes ou d'installations de pompage spécialement adaptées pour les fluides compressibles non couverts dans les groupes
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System and method for detecting the position of a cover of an electrical connector
A trailer tow connector including: at least one set of terminals for coupling to corresponding terminals of a trailer connector; a cover having a closed position for covering the terminals and an open position for providing access to the terminals for connecting corresponding terminals of the trailer connector thereto; a magnet coupled to the cover; and a magnetic field sensor, the magnetic field sensor being configured to provide a first output when the cover is in the closed position and a second output different from the first output when the cover is in an open position.
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
A method of detecting a leak in an evaporative emissions system includes sealing an evaporative emissions system, achieving a first target pressure in the evaporative emissions system, achieving a second target pressure in the evaporative emissions system after achieving the first target pressure, and monitoring a system pressure subsequent to the second target pressure achieving step to determine a leak condition of the evaporative emissions system.
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
G01M 3/26 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p.ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit
F02D 41/22 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement en cas de conditions anormales
An actuator module for a driveline assembly includes, among other things, a cover housing and a fork driving unit supported by the cover housing. The fork driving unit includes a fork driver and a pusher assembly coupled to the fork driver by spaced apart pusher ends. The fork driving unit also includes a drive assembly carried by the pusher assembly to translate the fork driver relative to the cover housing. The fork driving unit further includes a spring that biases the pusher assembly and fork driver to a neutral position.
F16H 61/00 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif
F16H 61/28 - Production ou transmission de mouvements pour les mécanismes finals de manœuvre un mouvement au moins du mécanisme final de manœuvre étant provoqué par une force non mécanique, p.ex. assistance
F16H 63/30 - Caractéristiques de structure des mécanismes finals de sortie
F16H 61/02 - Fonctions internes aux unités de commande pour changements de vitesse ou pour mécanismes d'inversion des transmissions transmettant un mouvement rotatif caractérisées par les signaux utilisés
An actuator module for a driveline assembly includes, among other things, a cover housing and a fork driving unit supported by the cover housing. The fork driving unit includes a fork driver and a pusher assembly coupled to the fork driver by spaced apart pusher ends. The fork driving unit also includes a drive assembly carried by the pusher assembly to translate the fork driver relative to the cover housing. The fork driving unit further includes a spring that biases the pusher assembly and fork driver to a neutral position.
A rotary vane pump includes a housing that includes first and second plates respectively secured to first and second opposing sides of an intermediate plate. The intermediate plate includes a bore and inlet and outlet ports. The first and second sides respectively have first and second passages that are respectively in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet ports. The first and second passages are in fluid communication with the bore. The intermediate plate is reversible with respect to the first and second plates. A rotor is arranged in the bore. The rotor supports slidable vanes that are configured to pump fluid between the inlet and outlet ports.
F04C 18/344 - Pompes à piston rotatif spécialement adaptées pour les fluides compressibles possédant les caractéristiques couvertes par au moins deux des groupes , , , , ou par l'un de ces groupes en combinaison avec un autre type de mouvement entre les organes coopérants ayant à la fois le mouvement défini dans l'un des groupes ou et un mouvement alternatif relatif entre les organes coopérants les organes obturateurs ayant un mouvement alternatif par rapport à l'organe interne
F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
A gearbox operating system shifts between 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive. The system includes a reversible motor, and a reduction gear train that is configured to be driven by the motor to move a plunger between extended and retracted plunger positions that shifts gears. A printed circuit board has at least two Hall effect sensing circuits. A magnet is carried by the reduction gear train and is rotationally movable relative to the Hall effect sensing circuits. A first Hall effect sensing circuits provides a first output signal indicative of the extended plunger position. A second Hall effect sensing circuits provides a second output signal that is indicative of the retracted plunger position. A controller monitors the two Hall effect sensing circuits to determine if a desired plunger position has been achieved and trigger an error code if the desired plunger position has not been achieved within a predetermined response time.
B60K 23/08 - Agencement ou montage des dispositifs de commande pour transmissions de véhicules ou pour des parties de celles-ci, non prévus ailleurs pour le changement du nombre de roues motrices
F16H 1/28 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif avec engrenages à mouvement orbital
F16H 57/04 - Caractéristiques relatives à la lubrification ou au refroidissement
B60K 23/04 - Agencement ou montage des dispositifs de commande pour transmissions de véhicules ou pour des parties de celles-ci, non prévus ailleurs pour mécanismes différentiels
F16D 11/14 - Embrayages dans lesquels les organes ont des parties qui se pénètrent mutuellement avec des organes d'embrayage mobiles selon l'axe uniquement
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
B60Q 3/70 - Agencement des dispositifs d’éclairage pour l’intérieur des véhicules; Dispositifs d’éclairage spécialement adaptés à l’intérieur des véhicules caractérisés par leur objet
F16D 11/00 - Embrayages dans lesquels les organes ont des parties qui se pénètrent mutuellement
18.
System and method for detecting the position of a cover of an electrical connector
A trailer tow connector including: at least one set of terminals for coupling to corresponding terminals of a trailer connector; a cover having a closed position for covering the terminals and an open position for providing access to the terminals for connecting corresponding terminals of the trailer connector thereto; a magnet coupled to the cover; and a magnetic field sensor, the magnetic field sensor being configured to provide a first output when the cover is in the closed position and a second output different from the first output when the cover is in an open position.
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
19.
Mechanism for vehicle transmission default to park
A default-to-park mechanism for a transmission includes an output member, a rotatable plate, a latching mechanism, and a biasing member. The output member is rotatable to park, reverse, neutral, and drive positions. The rotatable plate is coaxial with the output member. The plate and the output member interfere with one another such that the plate is moved in a first direction of rotation by the output member and the output member is moved in a second direction of rotation by the plate. The plate is releasably held by the latching mechanism to prevent rotation in the second direction of rotation when the output member is in the reverse, neutral, and drive positions. The biasing member biases the plate to rotate in the second direction of rotation to return the output member to the park position when the plate is released by the latching mechanism.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
A thermocouple including first and second thermoelements arranged to define a hot junction and a cold junction. A thermometer is coupled to at least one of the first and second thermoelements to measure the temperature of said cold junction independent of electronics used for conditioning a signal of said thermocouple. The thermoelements may be thick film elements coupled to a substrate. The thermometer may also be coupled to the substrate.
A thermocouple including first and second thermoelements arranged to define a hot junction and a cold junction. A thermometer is coupled to at least one of the first and second thermoelements to measure the temperature of said cold junction independent of electronics used for conditioning a signal of said thermocouple. The thermometer may be thick film elements coupled to a substrate. The thermometer may also be coupled to the substrate.
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p.ex. des thermocouples
An integrated assembly for a vehicle includes a release switch and at least one secondary electrical module positioned in the assembly such that, when the assembly is mounted to a vehicle, a centerline of the secondary electrical module is positioned substantially on a centerline of the vehicle and a portion of the release switch is positioned substantially on the vehicle centerline. An assembly consistent with the present disclosure may include a single switch providing multiple functions or multiple switches each providing a separate function.
B60Q 1/24 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs pour éclairer des zones autres que la route, à l'avant du véhicule uniquement
H01H 9/04 - Enveloppes étanches à la poussière, aux projections, aux éclaboussures, à l'eau ou aux flammes
B60Q 1/26 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules
B60Q 1/56 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour illuminer les plaques minéralogiques ou pièces similaires
23.
Device for illuminating target surface including an integrated switch
A device for illuminating a target surface of a vehicle. The device includes a base and a top cover coupled to the base. The top cover includes a perimeter wall portion and an actuator portion coupled to the perimeter wall portion. The actuator portion extends generally downward between walls of the perimeter wall portion toward the base and is movable toward the base for changing the state of a switch upon application of an external force to the actuator portion. A light source is coupled to the base and positioned for illuminating the target surface through the actuator portion.
B60Q 1/56 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour illuminer les plaques minéralogiques ou pièces similaires
A steering shaft lock actuator may include a motor having an output shaft, a drive train, and a lost motion device. The drive train may be coupled to the output shaft and may linearly urge a locking member to an unlocked position when the motor is energized. The lost motion device may be configured to store energy when the locking member is in the unlocked position and utilize the stored energy to drive the locking member toward a locked position with a steering shaft when the motor is de-energized.
B60R 25/02 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p.ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le mécanisme de direction
An integrated assembly for a vehicle includes a release switch and at least one secondary electrical module positioned in the assembly such that, when the assembly is mounted to a vehicle, a centerline of the secondary electrical module is positioned substantially on a centerline of the vehicle and a portion of the release switch is positioned substantially on the vehicle centerline. An assembly consistent with the present disclosure may include a single switch providing multiple functions or multiple switches each providing a separate function.
A sensor assembly configured to sense a position of a seat in a vehicle includes a housing defining a cavity and having an open end. The sensor assembly may also include a carrier removably disposed in the housing cavity via the open end, wherein a permanent magnet may be disposed within a magnet cavity defined in the carrier, wherein the permanent magnet may establish a magnetic field. The sensor assembly may further include a single pole disposed within a pole cavity defined in the carrier and spaced from the permanent magnet and positioned in the magnetic field. In addition, the sensor assembly may include a magnetic sensor element affixed to a printed circuit board (PCB) and positioned in the magnetic field and adjacent to an end of the single pole. The magnetic sensor element and PCB may be at least partially disposed within the cavity.
G01B 7/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
G01B 7/02 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
G01B 7/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhicules; Agencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p.ex. réglable
A sensor assembly configured to sense a position of a seat in a vehicle includes a housing defining a cavity and having an open end. The sensor assembly may also include a carrier removably disposed in the housing cavity via the open end, wherein a permanent magnet may be disposed within a magnet cavity defined in the carrier, wherein the permanent magnet may establish a magnetic field. The sensor assembly may further include a single pole disposed within a pole cavity defined in the carrier and spaced from the permanent magnet and positioned in the magnetic field. In addition, the sensor assembly may include a magnetic sensor element affixed to a printed circuit board (PCB) and positioned in the magnetic field and adjacent to an end of the single pole. The magnetic sensor element and PCB may be at least partially disposed within the cavity.
In general, a shift-by- wire transmission range selector system consistent with the present disclosure may include an actuator one or more electric motors to allow the actuator to operate for shifting the gear position of a transmission. In the event of a power or system failure, a fail safe release motor may be actuated by energy stored in a capacitor. The fail safe release motor drives a slide cam to release a trigger arm. Upon release of the trigger arm, a spring-driven mechanism safely returns the transmission to the PARK position by rotating an output shaft. A redundant control link may be provided, configured to actuate the fail safe release motor in the event of a power or system failure.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
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Shift-by-wire transmission range selector system and actuator for the same
In general, a shift-by-wire transmission range selector system consistent with the present disclosure may include an actuator one or more electric motors to allow the actuator to operate for shifting the gear position of a transmission. In the event of a power or system failure, a fail safe release motor may be actuated by energy stored in a capacitor. The fail safe release motor drives a slide cam to release a trigger arm. Upon release of the trigger arm, a spring-driven mechanism safely returns the transmission to the PARK position by rotating an output shaft. A redundant control link may be provided, configured to actuate the fail safe release motor in the event of a power or system failure.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
A touch sensor system. The touch sensor system may include a touch sensor configured to provide an output in response to contact with a touch area, a controller coupled to the touch sensor and configured to provide a code representative of the output and a memory coupled to the controller. The memory may be configured to receive and store the code in a first time interval and to provide the code in a second time interval wherein the second time interval begins after the first time interval ends. Adjacent key suppression algorithms are also provided.
An actuator and vehicle system including a drive gear with an integral drive nut in meshing engagement with a drive screw. The drive screw is prevented from rotating such that rotation of the drive gear causes linear motion of the drive screw.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
A touch sensor assembly may include a cover, an electrode film assembly, an adhesive layer, a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the electrode film and a back plate configured to be coupled to the cover with the PCB and the electrode film assembly disposed between the housing and the back plate. The electrode film assembly may include an electrode film formed from a conductive ink and may comprise a plurality of contacts corresponding to a plurality of touch areas. The electrode film assembly may optionally comprise capacitive circuitry configured to exhibit a capacitance response to contact with the touch areas. The adhesive layer may be configured to secure the electrode film assembly to the cover. The PCB may be substantially planar and the cover may include an inner surface having a curvature. The electrode film may be configured to substantially conform to the curvature when secured thereto.
G06F 3/045 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction utilisant des éléments résistifs, p.ex. une seule surface uniforme ou deux surfaces parallèles mises en contact
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CYLINDER POSITION SENSOR AND CYLINDER INCORPORATING THE SAME
A cylinder position sensor system including a cylinder barrel; a piston disposed within the cylinder barrel; a piston rod coupled to the piston, at least one magnet coupled to the piston; and at least one sense element positioned outside of the piston barrel. The magnet establishes a field sensed by the sense element for providing an indication of the position of the piston.
A sensor includes a shaft and a magnetic sensor. The shaft may have at least one magnetized active region. The magnetic sensor may be configured to sense a magnetic field about the shaft, and may provide an output representative of torque applied to the shaft, shaft rotational speed and shaft rotational position.
G01L 3/10 - Dynamomètres de transmission rotatifs dans lesquels l'élément transmettant le couple comporte un arbre élastique en torsion impliquant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques d'indication
A touch sensor assembly. The touch sensor assembly may include a housing, at least one touch sensor and a sensor cover. The sensor cover may identify a touch area associated with each touch sensor. The housing may form a water tight cavity for the sensor cover and the touch sensor when coupled to an housing cover. A raised dome may be provided, e.g. on the sensor cover or another element, to provided tactile feed back. LEDs may be provided for illuminating the touch areas and/or sensing ambient light. A controller may control the illumination level of the LEDs in response to sensed ambient light. Adjacent key suppression algorithms are also provided.
G01R 27/26 - Mesure de l'inductance ou de la capacitance; Mesure du facteur de qualité, p.ex. en utilisant la méthode par résonance; Mesure de facteur de pertes; Mesure des constantes diélectriques
G06F 3/041 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction
A temperature sensor including a housing and a temperature sensing element at least partially disposed in the housing. A particulate media, which may include a blend of differently sized particles, is disposed in the housing and at least partially surrounds the temperature sensing element. The particulate media may entrain oxygen to avoid a reducing atmosphere in said housing.
A crank-type linear actuator may be used to provide linear actuation, for example, in a vehicle system. In general, the actuator may use a crank assembly to convert a unidirectional rotary drive motion into a reciprocating linear actuation motion. The actuator may also use magnetic elements and magnetic sensors for non-contact position control of the actuator.
F16H 19/02 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa
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DEVICE FOR ILLUMINATING TARGET SURFACE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED SWITCH
A device for illuminating a target surface of a vehicle. The device includes a base and a top cover coupled to the base. The top cover includes a perimeter wall portion and an actuator portion coupled to the perimeter wall portion. The actuator portion extends generally downward between walls of the perimeter wall portion toward the base and is movable toward the base for changing the state of a switch upon application of an external force to the actuator portion. A light source is coupled to the base and positioned for illuminating the target surface through the actuator portion.
A device for illuminating a target surface of a vehicle. The device includes a base and a top cover coupled to the base. The top cover includes a perimeter wall portion and an actuator portion coupled to the perimeter wall portion. The actuator portion extends generally downward between walls of the perimeter wall portion toward the base and is movable toward the base for changing the state of a switch upon application of an external force to the actuator portion. A light source is coupled to the base and positioned for illuminating the target surface through the actuator portion.
B60Q 1/56 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour illuminer les plaques minéralogiques ou pièces similaires
A torque sensing assembly (10) includes a first sensor assembly (50) configured for sensing at least a portion of a magnetic field of a first portion (22) of a rotating shaft assembly (12) and generating a first signal (52). A second sensor assembly (56) is configured for sensing at least a portion of a magnetic field of a second portion (26) of the rotating shaft assembly (12) and generating a second signal (58). A common mode detection circuit (54) is configured for combining the first and second signals to form a combined signal and processing the combined signal to at least partially remove a common mode signal from the combined signal and generate an output signal.
An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion, and interface electronics for providing an interface between terminals associated with the first and second connector portions and a vehicle bus.
A cylinder position sensor a cylinder including the same. At least one magnet is coupled to a component of the cylinder. A sense element provides an output in response to magnetic flux from the magnet. The output of the sense element varies with the position of a piston and piston rod with respect to a cylinder barrel.
G01B 7/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
A steering shaft lock actuator including at least one motor having an output shaft; a drive train coupled to the output shaft, a locking pawl coupled to the drive train; and a housing for at least partially enclosing the motor, the drive train, the locking pawl and the locking pin. The drive train may be configured to linearly urge the locking pawl and a locking pin between a locked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin extend at least partially out of the housing and unlocked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin are retracted toward the housing relative to the locked position. The locking pawl may be positioned to prevent rotational movement of the steering shaft when in the locked position. The locking pin may be positioned to lock the actuator to a steering shaft interface when in the locked position.
B60R 25/02 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p.ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le mécanisme de direction
A steering shaft lock actuator including at least one motor having an output shaft; a drive train coupled to the output shaft, a locking pawl coupled to the drive train; and a housing for at least partially enclosing the motor, the drive train, the locking pawl and the locking pin. The drive train may be configured to linearly urge the locking pawl and a locking pin between a locked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin extend at least partially out of the housing and unlocked position wherein the locking pawl and the locking pin are retracted toward the housing relative to the locked position. The locking pawl may be positioned to prevent rotational movement of the steering shaft when in the locked position. The locking pin may be positioned to lock the actuator to a steering shaft interface when in the locked position.
B60R 25/02 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p.ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le mécanisme de direction
A torque sensor includes a shaft and a magnetic sensor. The shaft may have at least one active region having an elliptical magnetization. The magnetic sensor may be configured to sense a magnetic field about the shaft, where the magnetic field is representative of a torque applied to the shaft. The elliptical magnetization may have a nonzero axial component directed along a center line axis of said shaft at zero torque.
G01L 3/10 - Dynamomètres de transmission rotatifs dans lesquels l'élément transmettant le couple comporte un arbre élastique en torsion impliquant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques d'indication
H01F 1/03 - Aimants ou corps magnétiques, caractérisés par les matériaux magnétiques appropriés; Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés magnétiques en matériaux inorganiques caractérisés par leur coercivité
An actuator and door latch system incorporating the same. The actuator moves a door latch between locked and unlocked positions with rapidity using a gear train directly coupled to an actuator motor or energy stored in an energy storage element such as a spring.
E05C 3/06 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative sans action d'une clenche avec poignée de manœuvre ou organe équivalent se déplaçant autrement que rigidement avec le pêne
A sensor includes a shaft and a magnetic sensor. The shaft may have at least one magnetized active region. The magnetic sensor may be configured to sense a magnetic field about the shaft, and may provide an output representative of torque applied to the shaft, shaft rotational speed and shaft rotational position.
G01L 3/00 - Mesure du couple, du travail, de la puissance ou du rendement mécanique en général
H01F 1/03 - Aimants ou corps magnétiques, caractérisés par les matériaux magnétiques appropriés; Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés magnétiques en matériaux inorganiques caractérisés par leur coercivité
A sensor (104b) includes a shaft (102b) and a magnetic sensor (205-1, 205-2) The shaft (102b) may have at least one active region (202- 1, 202-2). The magnetic sensor (205- 1, 205-2) may be configured to sense a magnetic field (B1,B2) about the shaft (102b), and may produce an output representative of torque applied to the shaft (102b), shaft (102b) rotational speed and shaft (102b) rotational position.
A park inhibit solenoid system and system incorporating the same. The solenoid may include a bracket at least a portion of which may be generally u-shaped with a downwardly oriented opening. A generally u-shaped follower is at least partially disposed in the bracket and extendable therefrom. A solenoid may force a roller into a notch formed in the follower.
A touch sensor assembly. The touch sensor assembly may include a housing, at least one touch sensor and a sensor cover. The sensor cover may identify a touch area associated with each touch sensor. The housing may form a water tight cavity for the sensor cover and the touch sensor when coupled to an housing cover. A raised dome may be provided, e.g. on the sensor cover or another element, to provided tactile feed back. LEDs may be provided for illuminating the touch areas and/or sensing ambient light. A controller may control the illumination level of the LEDs in response to sensed ambient light. Adjacent key suppression algorithms are also provided.
G01R 27/26 - Mesure de l'inductance ou de la capacitance; Mesure du facteur de qualité, p.ex. en utilisant la méthode par résonance; Mesure de facteur de pertes; Mesure des constantes diélectriques
G06F 3/041 - Numériseurs, p.ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction
A vehicle gear box shift actuator and apparatus including the same. The actuator includes a lead screw; a drive nut threaded on the lead screw; a plunger; a first spring disposed between the drive nut and a first end of the plunger; a second spring disposed between the drive nut and a second end of the plunger opposite from the first end. Non-contact position sensing of the actuator output is also provided.
B60K 17/04 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission
B60K 17/12 - Agencement ou montage des transmissions sur les véhicules caractérisées par la disposition, l'emplacement ou le type de mécanisme de transmission électrique
A switch assembly may include a housing having a body and an over-molded feature. The over-molded feature may include a flexible membrane sealingly engaged with the body and defining an actuation portion. The housing may be configured to sealingly engage a finish panel. A back cover may sealingly engage the housing, and a rocker may be included between the actuation portion and the back cover to transmit a force applied to the actuation portion to actuate a switch.
A steering shaft lock actuator may include a motor having an output shaft, a drive train, and a lost motion device. The drive train may be coupled to the output shaft and may linearly urge a locking member to an unlocked position when the motor is energized. The lost motion device may be configured to store energy when the locking member is in the unlocked position and utilize the stored energy to drive the locking member toward a locked position with a steering shaft when the motor is de-energized.
B60R 25/02 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p.ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le mécanisme de direction
A solenoid valve is provided generally including a bobbin for supporting a coil and a core located adjacent to the bobbin. An armature is movably disposed relative to the core. A plunger is coupled to the armature and movable with the armature. A seal is coupled to the plunger, with the seal movable between an open position and a closed position sealingly engaged with a valve seat. The solenoid valve further includes a plunger damper which includes a resilient feature that is configured to engage the plunger when the seal moves toward the closed position. The plunger damper may damp, or cushion, any impact between the seal and the valve seat.
A vehicle gear box shift actuator and apparatus including the same. The actuator includes a lead screw; a drive nut threaded on the lead screw; a plunger; a first spring disposed between the drive nut and a first end of the plunger; a second spring disposed between the drive nut and a second end of the plunger opposite from the first end.
A target activated sensor including a magnet, a magnetic field sensing element located proximate the magnet and a single ferrous pole located proximate the sensing element. The sensing element senses a change in magnetic field caused by the presence of a target. The magnet, sensing element and single pole piece may be combined in a single package.
G01B 7/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la distance ou la marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
G01R 33/07 - Mesure de la direction ou de l'intensité de champs magnétiques ou de flux magnétiques en utilisant des dispositifs galvano-magnétiques des dispositifs à effet Hall
