A latch assembly for a motor vehicle including a ratchet assembly for retaining and releasing a striker, a pawl assembly for holding the ratchet assembly in one of a primary latched position and a secondary latched position, and for allowing the ratchet assembly to move to a fully unlatched position to release the striker, and a power release mechanism having a motor and a power release gear, where the motor is operable to rotate the power release gear in a first direction to move the pawl to allow the ratchet assembly to move from the primary latched position to the secondary latched position, and to rotate the power release gear in a second opposite direction to move the pawl to allow the ratchet assembly to move from the secondary latched position to the fully unlatched position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
A closure latch assembly for a closure member of a motor vehicle, including a latch mechanism including a ratchet, a double pawl mechanism having a primary pawl for holding the ratchet in a primary latched position, and a secondary pawl for holding the ratchet in a secondary latch position, wherein the primary pawl is configured to abut the secondary pawl during a crash condition to prevent the ratchet to move to its striker release position.
E05B 77/04 - Preventing unwanted lock actuation, e.g. unlatching, at the moment of collision
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
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LATCH ASSEMBLY HAVING REMOTE - EMBEDDED CINCH/PRESENT ACTUATOR
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure member includes a latch housing containing a ratchet and a pawl in a latch housing chamber and an auxiliary housing containing an actuator in an auxiliary housing chamber. The latch housing chamber and the auxiliary housing chamber are separate from one another and out of communication from one another, with at least one cable extending exteriorly between the auxiliary housing and the latch housing. The actuator is energizable to move the at least one cable to move the ratchet from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position and optionally to move another cable to move the ratchet from the primary striker capture position toward a striker release position.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
A latch assembly is provided and includes a backup energy source coupled to a vehicle main power source of the motor vehicle and configured to provide a motor supply voltage. The latch assembly also includes an actuation group with a power release motor that is movable to latch and unlatch the closure panel. A control unit is coupled to the actuation group and is configured to determine whether the vehicle main power source is available. The control unit is also configured to reduce a battery voltage from the vehicle main power source to the motor supply voltage supplied to the power release motor in response to the vehicle main power source being available. The control unit is additionally configured to supply the motor supply voltage from the backup energy source to the power release motor without any voltage increase in response to the vehicle main power source not being available.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A load balancing mechanism for controlling concurrent operation of a pair of latches of a vehicle via a respective pair of links connecting the pair of latches to an actuator, the actuator for sharing by the pair of latches, the load balancing mechanism comprising: a housing for connecting to a body of the vehicle; a lever mounted to the housing at a pivot such that the lever is pivotable about the pivot; an actuator mounting point on the lever connecting the lever to the actuator, the actuator for rotating the lever about the pivot; and a load balancing element mounted on the lever at an axis and rotatable about the axis, such that each of the respective pair of links is positioned on opposite sides of the axis, said each of the respective pair of links for coupling to a corresponding one of the pair of latches; wherein operation of the actuator causes both rotation of lever about the pivot and rotation of the load balancing element about the axis while the pair of latches are operated concurrently. A power cinch system and a power release system can be included.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
E05B 83/38 - Locks for passenger or like doors for pillar-less vehicles, i.e.vehicles where a front and a back door engage each other in the closed position
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
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POWER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING MOTOR SHAFT WITH AXIAL FREE PLAY ELIMINATION MOUNTING
A power actuator for a latch of a motor vehicle closure panel includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion. An electric motor is supported between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The electric motor has a drive shaft extending along an axis between opposite ends. A drive gear is fixed to the drive shaft and a driven gear is meshed with the drive gear. An annular seal is compressed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first bias member extends from the annular seal into engagement with one of the opposite ends of the drive shaft and a second bias member extends from the annular seal into engagement with the other of the opposite ends of the drive shaft. The first and second bias members are formed as a monolithic piece of material with the annular seal.
A power door system for a door of a vehicle is provided. The system includes an actuator for moving the door. The system also includes a sensor having a field of view for detecting an obstacle between the door and a body of the vehicle. The system further includes a controller connected to the actuator and to the sensor. The controller is adapted to detect the obstacle within the field of view that varies during movement of the door
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle swing door arranged for movement between open and closed positions includes a frame plate and a ratchet operably coupled to the frame plate for movement between a striker capture position and a striker release position. A release chain component is configured for release from a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position to maintain the vehicle swing door in the closed position, to a ratchet releasing position, whereat the ratchet is moved to the striker release position to allow the vehicle swing door to be moved to the open position. A mechanical feature operably coupled to the frame plate is configured to be deformed by a force in a crash condition to prevent inadvertent movement of the release chain component from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
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FRUNK LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL POWER LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM
A closure latch assembly for a vehicle closure panel having a dual stage power release mechanism with a release lever configured for movement in a first direction and an opposite second direction. A first actuation of an actuator causes a first stage actuation, whereat the release lever is moved in the first direction to move closure latch assembly from a fully latched state to a partially latched state. A second actuation of the actuator causes a second stage actuation, whereat the release lever is moved in the second direction to move closure latch assembly from the partially latched state to an open state.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/18 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators to effect movement of bolts
A cinch power actuator for a closure latch assembly of a vehicle closure member includes a motor, an output gear configured to be driven in response to energization of the motor, a cam fixed to output gear for eccentric rotation about a rotational axis of output gear, a cycloid disk configure to be driven in eccentric fashion by the cam, and an output disk configured to be driven about the rotational axis of output gear by the cycloid disk, wherein the output disk is configured to drive a cable to move a ratchet of the closure latch assembly from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
A latch system for a hood of a compartment of a motor vehicle includes a latch and a ventilation system including an air vent valve moveable between closed and open positions within an air passage extending between the compartment and an external environment. An actuation member of the latch system is configured to be disposed in the compartment for communication with the air vent valve and the latch, for actuation by a person. Actuation of the actuation member when the motor vehicle is traveling in excess of a predetermined speed causes the air vent valve to move to the open position to allow air from the external environment to flow into the compartment, with the latch remaining in the latched position. Actuation of the actuation member when the motor vehicle is traveling below the predetermined speed moves the latch from the latched position to the unlatched position.
B60H 1/28 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exteriorDucts for conveying ventilating air the openings being situated directly in front of vehicle front window
B60J 10/80 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
A power latch assembly has a ratchet moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and a pawl moveable between a ratchet holding position to maintain ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position to release ratchet to the striker release position. A power actuator drives a power release gear having a rib. A spring is coupled to power release gear, a first lever is coupled to power release gear, and a second lever is coupled to pawl. Spring biases first lever to a rest position spaced from rib. Power actuator drives power release gear from a home position to a deployed position, whereupon first lever engages second lever and deflects against the spring bias from the rest position to engage rib, whereupon rib drives first lever, which drives second lever to move pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
13.
POWER DOOR SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED DOOR FUNCTIONALITY
A power closure member system and method of operation are provided. The power closure member system includes an actuator to move a closure member. The power closure member system also includes a controller adapted to control the closure member using the actuator with a set of features. The controller is adapted to control the closure member with a subset of the features when operating in a reduced performance mode.
A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure panel from a closed position to an open position and method of construction thereof. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A contamination cover enshrouds the extensible member between the gearbox and the distal end of the extensible member. Contamination cover moves between an axially extended state and an axially retracted state while the extensible member moves between the respective retracted position and the extended position.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
A powered actuator for a closure of a vehicle includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft. A linear actuator is configured to be coupled to one of a body or a closure of the vehicle for moving the closure between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The linear actuator having an extensible member and a nut. A cover is provided for at least partially enclosing the extensible member and the nut. At least one friction feature is fixed to at least one of the extensible member and nut, and at least one fixed friction feature is fixed to the cover, wherein the at least one friction feature fixed to the at least one of the extensible member and nut contacts the at least one fixed feature fixed to the cover to releasably hold the closure between the fully closed position and the fully open position.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
E05F 15/79 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation using time control
16.
SELF-LEARNING POWER DOOR CYCLE AND COMPENSATION FOR REDUCED SEAL LOAD
A power closure member actuation system for moving a closure member of a vehicle between an open position and a closed position relative to a vehicle body. The system includes an actuator configured to move the closure member relative to the vehicle body. The system further includes a closure member feedback sensor for determining at least one of a position and a speed of the closure member. A controller is in communication with the closure member feedback sensor and the actuator. The controller is configured to control movement of the closure member by the actuator while sensing the speed of the closure member using the closure member feedback sensor. The controller is also configured to adjust the speed of the closure member moving toward the closed position to account for a seal load of at least one closure member seal varying over a life of the vehicle.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
17.
VEHICLE DOOR WITH CARRIER MODULE HAVING SUSTAINABLE CARRIER
A carrier of a carrier module for a motor vehicle door assembly and method of manufacture thereof is provided. The carrier module has a carrier body made at least in part of sustainable material. An attachment feature is secured to the carrier body at a mounting location to secure an accessory component to the carrier body. The attachment feature receives a fastener that facilitates securing the attachment feature and the accessory component to the carrier body.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH CHILD LOCK MECHANISM AND POWER RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING DIRECTIONAL CONTROLLING ACTUATION OF THE CHILD LOCK MECHANISM
A closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and/or a child lock position, wherein a single motor is operable to move the power release mechanism between from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and/or the child lock position.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 77/30 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle allowing opening by means of an inner door handle, even if the door is locked
A closure latch assembly includes a latch module having a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, the a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. An actuator module including a power actuator is operably coupled to a drive gear. The drive gear has an actuation feature fixed thereto. A latch release mechanism operably couples the actuation feature to the pawl, wherein rotation of the drive gear via energization of the power actuator causes the latch release mechanism to move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A power closure system for a vehicle and corresponding method of operation are provided. The system includes a door and a power actuator for moving the door between closed and open positions. The power actuator is adapted to output a holding force to hold the door at a hold position between the closed position and the open position. In addition, the power actuator is configured to output the holding force such that a force applied to the door by a user to overcome the holding force is substantially the same to move the door in either one of an opening direction and a closing direction.
A closure latch assembly includes a power release gear configured to be driven by a motor in a first direction from a home position to a release position, whereat a pawl releases a ratchet to permit the ratchet to move to a striker release position, and back to the home position in the first direction, whereat a sensor signals the motor to be de-energized when the power release gear returns to the home position. In the absence of the pawl releasing the ratchet, the power release gear is driven by the motor in a second direction opposite the first direction to cause the pawl to release the ratchet to permit the ratchet to move to the striker release position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A power closure member actuation system for a vehicle having a plurality of doors and corresponding method of operation are provided. The system includes at least one power actuator associated with and configured to move one of the plurality of doors. The system also includes an inclination sensor configured to detect an initial inclination of the one of the plurality of doors at a predetermined position of one of the plurality of doors and a current inclination of the one of the plurality of doors at a current position of one of the plurality of doors. The at least one power actuator is operated based on the current position of the one of the plurality of doors determined using the initial inclination detected at the predetermined position and the current inclination detected at the current position.
A powered actuator includes a leadscrew as an extensible member connected to a closure, such as a vehicle side door and is configured to move linearly for opening or closing the closure. The first powered actuator also includes a gearbox configured apply a force to the extensible member for causing the extensible member to move linearly. An adapter is configured to mount the gearbox to the vehicle body. The adapter allows the powered actuator to replace a non-powered door check device. The adapter also allows some relative rotation between the gearbox and the vehicle body for fitment of the powered actuator. An electromagnetic (EM) brake is coupled to the gearbox on an opposite side from the electric motor. A high-resolution position sensor is coupled to a driven shaft to measure a position of the actuator, the position sensor is spaced apart from the EM brake to prevent electromagnetic interference therefrom.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05F 5/02 - Braking devices, e.g. checksStopsBuffers specially for preventing the slamming of wings
24.
SINGLE MOTOR E-RELEASE LATCH WITH DOUBLE LOCK/CHILD LOCK
A power latch assembly and system therewith configured for retaining a closure panel of a motor vehicle in a closed position relative to a vehicle body and for releasing the closure panel to allow the closure panel to be moved from the closed position to an open position. The power latch assembly has a double lock/child lock state, whereat actuation of an inside release mechanism does not release the closure panel for movement to the open position, and whereat actuation of an outside release mechanism permits release of the closure panel for movement to the open position.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
A latch assembly for a closure system having first and second closure members each movable between open and closed positions and method of operation are provided. The assembly includes a primary latch mechanism that has a primary actuation group to control actuation of the first closure member. The latch assembly also includes a secondary latch mechanism that has a secondary actuation group operable to control actuation of the second closure member. A controller unit is coupled to the primary and secondary actuation groups and determines which of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group to actuate and controls actuation of at least one of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group accordingly. The primary and secondary latch mechanisms, primary and secondary actuation groups, and controller unit are all integrated into the housing.
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 83/38 - Locks for passenger or like doors for pillar-less vehicles, i.e.vehicles where a front and a back door engage each other in the closed position
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
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POWER DOORS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING HOLD OPEN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A system for a vehicle is provided. The system includes a door of the vehicle moveable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The system also includes a power actuator operable in one of a powered and a not powered. The power actuator is configured to move the door to a partially open position between the open position and the closed position in the powered mode and not move the door in the not powered mode. The pivot axis is selected to ensure the door remains at the partially open position whereat the door does not move towards the open position nor the closed position under an effect of gravity in response to the power actuator being in the not powered mode and the vehicle being on a surface being substantially level.
A power closure member actuation system for moving a closure member of a vehicle is provided. The system includes an actuator configured to move the closure member relative to a vehicle body and a closure member accelerometer configured to determine a steady state gravitational force on the closure member according to an orientation of the vehicle. A controller is configured to determine the steady state gravitational force on the closure member using the closure member accelerometer while the closure member is in a predetermined position and is not moving. The controller is also configured to control movement of the closure member by the actuator to compensate for variable gravitational forces on the closure member during movement of the closure member. The variable gravitational forces used to control the movement are predetermined and selected according to a position of the closure member and the steady state gravitational force.
A closure latch assembly for installation in a vehicle door and method of construction thereof is provided. The closure latch assembly has at least one ratchet, a primary pawl, and an auxiliary pawl. At least one ratchet is moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position. The primary pawl is moveable between a closed position and an open position. The auxiliary pawl is moveable between a closed position and an open position. An auxiliary pawl release lever is moveable between a rest position, whereat the auxiliary pawl is located in its closed position and the primary pawl is located in its closed position, and an engaged position, whereat the auxiliary pawl is moved to its open position and the primary pawl is moved to its open position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A system for controlling an electromechanical biasing member for moving a closure panel between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body, the system comprising: a housing of the electromechanical biasing member comprising an inner cavity, the housing for connecting to one of the closure panel and the motor vehicle body; an electric motor positioned within the inner cavity, the electric motor comprising a motor shaft; a control unit positioned within the inner cavity and configured to drive the electric motor; and a latch control module located external to the housing; wherein the latch control module is configured as a master module and the control unit is configured as a slave module, such that the slave module follows commands from the master module.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
An actuation system for facilitating opening and closing of a closure panel of a vehicle, the actuation system including one or more mechanisms of a latch mechanism; a release mechanism; a cinching mechanism; an offset pop-up spring and a service release mechanism.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
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CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING DECOUPLED PAWL SENSOR ARRANGEMENT
A latch assembly for a closure panel includes a housing member and a ratchet configured for movement relative to the housing member between a striker capture and striker release positions. A pawl is configured for movement relative to the housing member between a ratchet holding position, whereat the pawl maintains the ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position, whereat the pawl releases the ratchet for movement of the ratchet to the striker release position. A pawl sensor assembly includes a first sensor member fixed relative to the housing member and a second sensor member movable from a first position to a second position. The first position indicates the pawl in the ratchet holding position, and the second position indicates the pawl in the ratchet releasing position. The second member is moveable relative to the pawl and the housing member.
E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
E05B 79/02 - Mounting of vehicle locks or parts thereof
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A hinge system for moving a closure panel relative to a vehicle body of a motor vehicle between open and closed positions includes a closure panel bracket configured for attachment to the closure panel; a mount bracket configured for attachment to the vehicle body, and a hinge member pivotably coupled to the closure panel bracket about a first axis of rotation and to the mount bracket about a second axis of rotation. The hinge member is configured to pivot about both the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation over a first range of motion between the open and closed position, and is configured to pivot about one of the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation over a second range of motion between the open and closed position.
A closure latch assembly for a vehicle door has a ratchet moveable between a primary striker capture position, a secondary striker capture position, and a striker release position, and a cinch mechanism moveable, while in an engaged state, from a home position, while the ratchet is in the secondary striker capture position, to a cinch position, whereat the ratchet is engaged by the cinch mechanism and moved to the primary striker capture position. A manual release mechanism operable to move the cinch mechanism from the engaged state to a disengaged state, whereat the cinch mechanism is disengaged from the ratchet such that the ratchet is free to move independently from the cinch mechanism.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
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POWERED DOOR SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH NON-CONTACT OBSTACLE DETECTION CONTROL
An object detection system and method of operation are provided. The system includes at least one non-contact sensor for detecting an object adjacent the motor vehicle within a first field of view. The system also includes a power actuator for moving the powered closure member. An electronic control unit is configured to detect the object adjacent the motor vehicle using the at least one non-contact sensor and control movement of the powered closure member accordingly. The electronic control unit is also configured to detect at least one non-powered closure member is not in a closed position. The electronic control unit adjusts the first field of view of the at least one non-contact sensor to a second field of view and operates the at least one non-contact sensor using the second field of view in response to detecting the at least one non-powered closure member is not in the closed position.
A closure latch assembly, operable in one of a normal operating mode and an emergency mode, has a power release motor, a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, and a ratchet release position, whereat ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. The power release motor is configured to operate using primary control signals received from a primary controller external to closure latch assembly during the normal operating mode of closure latch assembly and to operate using secondary control signals received from a secondary controller internal to closure latch assembly during the emergency operating mode of closure latch assembly and not operate using the secondary control signals received from secondary controller during the normal operating mode.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
A hinge based counterbalance mechanism for operating a hinge of a closure panel of a vehicle to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel between a closed position and an open position, the hinge based counterbalance mechanism including: a pair of hinges each having a body side portion for connecting to a body of the vehicle and a panel side portion for connecting to the closure panel, the body side portion and the panel side portion coupled to one another by a respective mechanical coupling; a pair of torsion elements each having a free end coupled to a respective gear and a fixed end coupled to either of the body side portion or the body, the fixed end inhibited from rotating relative to the free end and the free end able to rotate about a torsion axis of the torsion element; wherein the pair of torsion elements are positioned relative to one another in a non-overlapping manner.
A method and a device for closing a door on a door opening of a vehicle are provided. The closing device includes a seal formed between the door and the door opening for separating an interior space and an exterior space from each other when the door is in a closed position. The device also includes a door drive for moving the door and a controller coupled to the door drive for controlling movement of the door based on an operating request of a user. The controller includes a condition monitoring unit configured to determine and use at least one variable state variable chosen from the group consisting of the device, the door, the door opening, and the installation environment of the door. The controller is configured to generate a value of at least one closing parameter for closing the door depending on the at least one variable state variable.
An actuation system for coupling with a latch, the system comprising: a housing having a receptacle, the housing containing an actuator arm moveable within an interior of the housing, the actuator arm having a first connection feature; a cover plate for installing in the receptacle, the cover plate for aligning the first connection feature with a second connection feature; a cable apparatus mounted on the cover plate, the cable apparatus having the second connection feature such that the second connection is suitable for engagement with the first connection feature; wherein insertion of the cover plate in the receptacle causes an operative coupling of the cable apparatus with the actuator arm by aligning and mating the first connection feature with the second connection feature.
A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure member from a closed position to an open position and method of facilitating movement of the closure member therewith. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A bias member is configured to impart an axially directed bias on the extensible member to facilitate controlled movement of the extensible member, while reducing the load imparted on the electric motor and the gearbox during powered movement of the closure member between the open and closed positions.
An actuator system and method of operation are provided. The system includes at least one actuator including a motor. The system also includes a remote controller configured to generate a command signal to operate the actuator. At least one actuator controller is in communication with the remote controller and the at least one actuator and is configured to receive the command signal from the remote controller to operate the at least one actuator. The at least one actuator controller is configured to generate a motor control signal using the command signal for actuating the motor to operate the actuator and determine the validity of the motor control signal using the command signal. The at least one actuator controller prevents actuation of the motor if the motor control signal is invalid.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
H02P 7/03 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors for controlling the direction of rotation of DC motors
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ACTUATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE CLOSURE PANELS
An actuator system for a closure panel of a vehicle and method of operation are provided. The system includes a biasing member adapted to apply a biasing member force to the closure panel. The system also includes an actuator assembly comprising an actuator housing. The actuator assembly also includes a motor disposed in the actuator housing and configured to rotate a motor shaft operably coupled to an extensible member coupled to one of a body and the closure panel for opening or closing the closure panel. The system also includes an actuator controller configured to control the motor to output an adjusted force based on the biasing member force to move the closure panel.
E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
E05F 1/10 - Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated for swinging wings
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CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH LATCH MECHANISM HAVING DEFORMABLE RATCHET CONFIGURATION
A closure latch assembly and system therewith configured for retaining a closure panel of a motor vehicle in a closed position relative to a vehicle body during and upon the latch assembly experiencing a sudden force during a crash condition and prior to the latch assembly having been intentionally actuated to move to an unlatched state.
A powered actuator assembly for a closure member of a motor vehicle includes an electric actuator, a leadscrew extending along a leadscrew axis between opposite leadscrew ends, the leadscrew being configured in operable communication with the electric motor for rotation in opposite directions about the leadscrew axis in response to the electric motor being energized, and a nut assembly configured for translation along the leadscrew in response to rotation of the leadscrew. The nut assembly has a nut with a through opening in threaded engagement with the leadscrew and a housing disposed about the nut. A push/pull rod has a first end coupled to the housing of the nut assembly and a second end configured to be coupled to a body of the motor vehicle, wherein the housing and the nut of the nut assembly can move relative to one another.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
A power latch assembly for a motor vehicle includes a pawl moveable from a ratchet holding position, whereat a ratchet is maintained in a striker capture position, whereat the ratchet is in latched engagement with a striker to maintain a closure panel in a closed position, to a ratchet releasing position, whereat the ratchet is moved to a striker release position out of latched engagement from the striker to allow the closure panel to be moved from the closed position to the open position. Further included is a power release actuator arranged to move a power release gear in a first direction from a rest position, whereat the pawl is in the ratchet holding position, to a first release actuated position, whereat the pawl is moved to the ratchet releasing position, and to move the power release gear from the first release actuated position in the first direction to a first reset actuated position, whereat the pawl is free to return to the ratchet holding position.
E05B 81/22 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening by movement of the striker
A closure panel movement system for moving a closure panel of a frunk of a vehicle between a fully closed position and a fully open position, the system comprising: a latch mounted to a body of the vehicle, the latch for maintaining the closure panel in the fully closed position; a presentment mechanism positioned between the closure panel and the body; and a drive unit coupled to the closure panel for driving the closure panel when unlatched to and from the fully open position; wherein the presentment mechanism assists in movement of the closure panel between a pop up position of the closure panel and an unlatched position of the latch.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
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Powered door unit with improved mounting arrangement
A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure panel from a closed position to an open position and method of construction thereof. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A contamination cover enshrouds the extensible member between the gearbox and the distal end of the extensible member. Contamination cover moves between an axially extended state and an axially retracted state while the extensible member moves between the respective retracted position and the extended position.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
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CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH LATCH MECHANISM HAVING RATCHET/PAWL BYPASS PREVENTION
A latch assembly a method resists inadvertent movement from a latched state to an unlatched state in a crash condition. Latch assembly includes a strength plate unit, with a ratchet supported by the strength plate unit for pivotal movement within a ratchet pivot plane between a striker release position and a striker capture position. A pawl is supported by the strength plate unit for pivotal movement within a pawl pivot plane between a ratchet holding position, whereat the pawl holds the ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position, whereat the pawl permits pivotal movement of the ratchet within the ratchet pivot plane to the striker release position. The strength plate unit prevents movement of at least one of the ratchet out of the ratchet pivot plane and the pawl out of the pawl pivot plane while the pawl is in the ratchet holding position.
An electronic closure latch assembly for a vehicle, the electronic closure latch assembly comprising: an enclosure cover; a component portion of the enclosure cover sized to retain an electrical component therein, the component portion having an interior having a plurality of compression elements distributed on an interior surface of the interior; an electronic controller disposed within the enclosure cover, the electronic controller including the electrical component; wherein the plurality of compression elements are deformed against an exterior surface of the electrical component when the electrical component is inserted into the component portion of the enclosure cover.
E05B 81/50 - Powered actuators with automatic return to the neutral position by non-powered means, e.g. by springs
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 81/86 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using capacitors
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Integrated controller with sensors for electromechanical biasing member
An electromechanical biasing member for moving a closure panel between an open and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body is provided. The electromechanical biasing member includes a housing having an inner cavity for housing an electric motor having a motor shaft and a rotary output member rotatable relative to the housing. An extension member within the housing and engageable with the rotary output member moves the closure panel between the open and closed positions in response to driving the electric motor. Also provided is a control unit positioned within the inner cavity and configured to drive the electric motor, the control unit including at least one controller board juxtaposed to the electric motor, and a plurality of control components mounted to the at least one controller board and configured to supply a drive signal to the electric motor and receive signals representative of operation of the electric motor.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05C 19/16 - Devices holding the wing by magnetic or electromagnetic attraction
F16D 27/10 - Magnetically-actuated clutchesControl or electric circuits therefor with an electromagnet not rotating with a clutching member, i.e. without collecting rings
F16D 43/21 - Internally controlled automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure with friction members
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EFFICIENT LIGHT TRANSMISSION THROUGH DARK SURFACES
A black exterior taillight assembly for a vehicle includes a blue light source configured to generate blue light. The black exterior taillight assembly also includes a blue filter overlying the blue light source and configured pass the blue light therethrough while blocking other colors of light. The black exterior taillight assembly also includes a phosphor layer overlying the blue filter and configured to absorb the blue light and to emit red light. The black exterior taillight assembly also includes a red filter overlying the phosphor layer and configured to pass the red light therethrough while blocking other colors of light.
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
A latch assembly and system therewith configured for retaining a closure panel of a motor vehicle in a closed position relative to a vehicle body during and upon the latch assembly experiencing an impact force during a crash condition and/or a power shortage to the latch assembly and prior to the latch assembly having been intentionally actuated to move to an unlatched state.
E05B 81/22 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening by movement of the striker
A power actuator for actuating separate mechanically driven members includes a motor and a drive gear configured to be selectively driven in opposite directions. A common gear is configured in operable communication with the drive gear to be selectively driven from a home position in opposite directions in response to movement of the drive gear. A first drive member is attached to the common gear with a first cable extending between the first drive member and one of the mechanically driven members. A second drive member is attached to the common gear with a second cable extending between the second drive member and the other of the mechanically driven members. Movement of the common gear from the home position in one direction moves of one mechanically driven member and movement of the common gear from the home position in an opposite direction moves the other mechanically driven member.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/24 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
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Latch assembly with power release and dual stage cinch function
A closure latch assembly for a decklid configured to provide a power release operation and a power cinch operation. The closure latch assembly includes a latch mechanism, a latch cinch mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a power actuator. The power actuator interacts with the drive mechanism to provide a power release of the latch mechanism and a power cinch of the latch cinch mechanism.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
A door system, presenter assembly and method for controlling movement of a motor vehicle closure panel between a closed position, a presented position and an open position are provided. Presenter assembly includes an electric motor having a drive shaft that extends along a drive shaft axis. A clutch assembly has an engaged state when electric motor is energized and a disengaged state when electric motor is de-energized. A presenter unit has a presenter lead screw and an extensible member configured for movement between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position and an extended position corresponding to the presented position. Extensible member is biased toward the retracted position by a presenter biasing member. Presenter lead screw is rotatably driven by the output member when electric motor is energized and when clutch assembly is in the engaged state to move the extensible member against the bias of the presenter biasing member to the extended position. Extensible member is automatically biased from the extended position to the retracted position by the presenter biasing member when the electric motor is de-energized and when the clutch assembly is in the disengaged state.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
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ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
A user detection system and method a motor vehicle that has a closure panel for facilitating access to the motor vehicle by a user of the motor vehicle are provided. The system includes a hardware token associated with and carried by the user to provide an authorization to access the motor vehicle. The system additionally includes at least two proximity sensors configured to detect the hardware token in proximity to the motor vehicle. The system also includes a controller connected to the at least two proximity sensors and configured to determine a location of the user relative to the motor vehicle using the at least two proximity sensors. The controller grants or rejects access to the motor vehicle via the at least one closure panel based on the authorization and the location of the user relative to the motor vehicle.
A bearing assembly for coupling a pair of link members of a hinge to one another, the assembly including: a bushing having a bushing body, the bushing body including a metallic material and having a plurality of surfaces; and a sealer coating applied over at least one surface of the plurality of surfaces, such that the sealer coating exhibits a material property of paint repellant for paint material when the paint material is applied during a subsequent cathodic painting process.
A structural door module for a motor vehicle door includes a carrier plate with a dryside and wetside surface configured for mounting components thereto. The carrier plate includes an extension member projecting inwardly toward the vehicle interior. A frangible connection seam is disposed at least partially around the interface between the extension member and the carrier plate. In response to a side impact load, the carrier plate moves inwardly, and the frangible connection seam at least partially severs. The carrier plate moves inwardly relative to the extension member, limiting intrusion of the extension member into the passenger compartment.
An actuation system for facilitating opening and closing of a closure panel of a vehicle via a hinge, the actuation system comprising: a pop up safety system mounted to a body of the vehicle adjacent to the hinge, the pop up safety system including a bracket connected to the closure panel; and a coupling mechanism coupling the hinge to the body in order to facilitate moving the closure panel from a closed hinge position to an open hinge position, such that the bracket is also connected to the coupling mechanism; wherein when the pop up safety system is operated, the bracket is decoupled from the coupling mechanism in order to facilitate movement of the closure panel away from the coupling mechanism.
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
B60R 21/38 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians using means for lifting bonnets
E05B 77/08 - Arrangements for protection of pedestrians
E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
E05B 83/24 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car bonnets
E05B 85/00 - Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups
E05D 7/00 - Hinges or pivots of special construction
E05D 11/00 - Additional features or accessories of hinges
E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
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CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH SINGLE MOTOR ACTUATOR CONFIGURED TO CONTROL MULTIPLE LATCH FUNCTIONS
A power latch assembly for motor vehicle closure applications has a single motor operable to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position; place the power latch assembly in a double pull mechanical release state, and place the power latch assembly in a child lock state.
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 77/24 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
A hinge based counterbalance mechanism for operating a hinge of a closure panel of a vehicle to assist in opening and closing of the closure panel between a closed position and an open position about a pivot axis, the hinge drive mechanism including: a hinge having a body side portion for connecting to a body of the vehicle and a panel side portion for connecting to the closure panel, the body side portion and the panel side portion coupled via the pivot axis; a torsion element having a fixed end coupled to the body and a free end coupled to the body side portion, the fixed end inhibited from rotating relative to the free end and the free end able to rotate about a torsion axis of the torsion element; and a mechanical coupling mechanism coupling the free end to the panel side portion, the mechanical coupling mechanism providing for variability in torque output of the torsion element applied from the torsion element to the panel side portion as the hinge moves between the open position and the closed position.
A power actuator for moving a closure panel of a motor vehicle between closed and open positions is provided. The power actuator includes an electric motor and a pinion gear supported for rotation in response to rotation of a motor drive shaft of the electric motor. An extensible rack having a plurality of rack teeth is configured for meshed engagement with pinion teeth of the pinion gear. The extensible rack is configured to move between a retracted position, corresponding to the closed position of the closure panel, and an extended position, corresponding to the open position of the closure panel, in response to rotation of the pinion gear. The rack teeth have circumferentially extending, arcuate outer peaks, as viewed along a longitudinal axis of the extensible rack to allow relative pivotal movement between the rack teeth and the pinion teeth, thereby inhibiting jamming between the extensible rack the pinion gear.
E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
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Adjustable lifter plate assembly and window regulator rails for door glass and associated methods
A lifter plate assembly for holding a window of a motor vehicle door assembly and facilitating adjustable movement of the window along a vertical direction, and method of construction thereof are provided. The lifter plate assembly includes a main body having a rail guide hook for sliding receipt of a window regulator rail. A window holder is fixed to the main body for fixed receipt of an edge of the window. A cable holder is coupled to the main body via an adjustment mechanism for fixed attachment to at least one cable. The adjustment mechanism is adjustable via a plurality of tool-receiving features to move the main body and the window holder relative to the cable holder along the vertical direction. Each tool-receiving feature is accessible along separate first, second and third axes from one another.
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
E05F 15/689 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for vertically-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle windows
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Smart latch assembly with window regulator control
A latch assembly for a closure panel of a motor vehicle and corresponding method of operation are provided. The latch assembly includes a latch housing for attachment to the closure panel and contains an actuation group to latch and unlatch the closure panel. An electronic control circuit that has a latch controller is disposed within the latch housing and is coupled to the at least one actuation group. The electronic control circuit includes a motor voltage and current sensing circuit for sensing a motor current and a motor voltage of a remote electric motor disposed remotely from the latch housing. The latch controller monitors and controls the actuation group and determine at least one of a motor rotational position and a motor speed of the remote electric motor based on at least one of the motor current signal and the motor voltage signal and controls the remote electric motor accordingly.
A power door actuation system for a door of a vehicle is provided. The system includes a housing mounted to the door and an actuator mounted within the housing that includes an electric motor configured to output a motor force. The actuator also includes a geartrain with a geartrain input coupled to an output of the electric motor for receiving the motor force and a geartrain output for applying an output force to the door. An extendible member is configured for extension and retraction in response to actuation by the geartrain output for moving the door. The system determines the output force to compensate for external forces affecting the motion of the door, adjusts the output force determined to an adjusted output force to compensate for internal forces affecting the operation of the actuator, and controls the electric motor to move the door at the adjusted output force.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
E05F 15/48 - Detection using safety edges by transmission of mechanical forces, e.g. by rigid or movable members
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Door motion controller with accelerometer compensation
A system for opening or closing a closure member of a vehicle and an accelerometer calibration method are provided. The system includes an actuator assembly with an electric motor operably coupled to an extensible member for opening or closing the closure member. The system also includes an accelerometer configured to sense movement of the closure member and output an accelerometer signal. An actuator controller is coupled to electric motor and to the accelerometer and is configured to determine an adjusted accelerometer signal as the accelerometer signal adjusted using one of a plurality of predetermined compensation factors determined through an accelerometer calibration process temporally before installation of the accelerometer in the vehicle. The actuator controller then controls the opening or closing of the closure member using the electric motor based on the movement of the closure member as represented by the adjusted accelerometer signal.
H02P 7/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors
E05F 15/616 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
H02P 7/03 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of electric DC motors for controlling the direction of rotation of DC motors
A system and method for vehicle access system for a motor vehicle that has a closure panel for facilitating access to the motor vehicle by a user of the motor vehicle are provided. The system includes two or more sensors for detecting at least one approach characteristic of the user. The system also includes an actuator unit for moving the closure panel. A controller is connected to the two or more sensors and is connected to the actuator unit. The controller is adapted to determine a confidence level representative of an intent of the user approaching the motor vehicle to access the motor vehicle based on the at least one approach characteristic of the user. The controller controls the actuator unit based on the confidence level.
B60R 25/31 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of human presence inside or outside the vehicle
B60R 25/33 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems of global position, e.g. by providing GPS coordinates
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
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Closure latch assembly with release cable arrangement having an anti-rattle mechanism
The present disclosure relates to a closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and/or a child lock position, wherein a motor is operable to move the power release mechanism from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and/or the child lock position, and wherein an emergency backup mechanism in mechanically coupled communication with the latch mechanism can be mechanically actuated from a non-deployed position to a deployed position to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position regardless of the position of the power release mechanism, wherein the emergency backup mechanism is prevented from generating rattling noise while in the non-deployed position.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
E05B 79/20 - Connections between movable lock parts using flexible connections, e.g. Bowden cables
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A power latch and presenter assembly for latching and releasing a closure panel and for moving the closure panel from a closed position to a presented position includes a ratchet moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position. A pawl is configured for movement between a ratchet holding position, whereat the pawl maintains the ratchet in the striker capture position and a ratchet releasing position. A power release actuator is configured to move the pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position and to move a presenter arm between a non-deployed position, whereat the presenter arm is spaced from the striker, to a deployed position, whereat the presenter arm engages the striker to move the closure panel from the closed position to the presented position. A power presenter actuator is configured to move the presenter arm from the non-deployed position to the deployed position.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
A spring driven system for moderating an opening speed of a closure panel of a vehicle, the system comprising: a pop up mechanism mounted adjacent to the closure panel for moving the closure panel from a fully closed position to a partially open position, the pop up mechanism having a plunger; and a biased cam mechanism coupled to the pop up mechanism by a coupling, the biased cam mechanism having a biasing element for moderating a deployment rate of the plunger.
A powered actuator for moving a motor vehicle closure panel from a closed position to an open position and method of construction thereof. Powered actuator includes an electric motor configured to rotate a driven shaft and a gearbox coupled to the driven shaft. An extensible member extends through the gearbox to a proximal end on one side of the gearbox for attachment to one of a vehicle body or the closure member and to a distal end on an opposite side of the gearbox. Extensible member is configured to move between retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the driven shaft. A contamination cover enshrouds the extensible member between the gearbox and the distal end of the extensible member. Contamination cover moves between an axially extended state and an axially retracted state while the extensible member moves between the respective retracted position and the extended position.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
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DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SERVO CONTROLLED POWERED DOOR ACTUATOR
An actuator assembly of an actuation system for a closure member of a vehicle is provided. The actuator assembly includes an actuator housing including a sensor housing. The actuator assembly also includes an electric motor disposed in the actuator housing and configured to rotate a driven shaft operably coupled to an extensible member that is coupled to one of a body or the closure member for opening or closing the closure member. The actuator assembly also includes an actuator controller disposed in the sensor housing of the actuator housing and coupled to electric motor and an accelerometer configured to sense movement of the closure member. The actuator controller is configured to detect the movement of the closure member using the accelerometer. The actuator controller then controls the opening or closing of the closure member based on the movement of the closure member using the electric motor.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
H02K 11/27 - Devices for sensing current, or actuated thereby
H02P 29/40 - Regulating or controlling the amount of current drawn or delivered by the motor for controlling the mechanical load
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECOUPLING OF A DOOR LINEAR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DAMAGE CONDITION
A system for releasably securing a linear actuator assembly to a vehicle closure panel comprising the linear actuator assembly coupled at one end to a door frame by a first pivot connection and coupled at a second end to a vehicle body by a second pivot connection, the actuator assembly having an extensible member configured for extension and retraction in order to facilitate opening and closing of the closure panel with respect to the vehicle body; and at least one of the pivot connections having an actuator connector connected to the extensible member and a body connector connected to either the vehicle body or the door frame, such that when in a coupled state a connection element secures the body connector to the actuator connector; and a disconnection mechanism for removing the connection element from the connectors in response to a detection of a damage event.
A power latch assembly for motor vehicle closure applications has a single motor operable to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position and place the power latch assembly in at least one of a lock state and a child lock state.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
A power latch assembly for motor vehicle closure applications has a single motor operable to move a pawl from a ratchet holding position to a ratchet releasing position; place the power latch assembly in a double pull mechanical release state, and place the power latch assembly in a child lock state.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
E05B 77/30 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle allowing opening by means of an inner door handle, even if the door is locked
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Closure latch assembly with bi-directional power release mechanism
A power latch assembly for a vehicle door of a motor vehicle includes a ratchet configured for movement between striker capture and striker release positions, wherein the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position, and a pawl configured for movement between a ratchet holding position, whereat the pawl maintains the ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position, whereat the pawl releases the ratchet to the striker release position. A powered actuator is energizable to move in a first direction to move the pawl under a first release torque from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position and the powered actuator is energizable to move in a second direction to move the pawl under a second release torque from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position, wherein the second release torque is greater than the first release torque.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 77/12 - Automatic locking or unlocking at the moment of collision
A closure latch assembly having a latch mechanism is provided. The latch mechanism includes a ratchet and a pawl assembly pivotally supported for movement between a ratchet holding position whereat the pawl assembly is positioned to hold the ratchet in its striker capture position and a ratchet releasing position whereat the pawl assembly is located to permit movement of the ratchet to its striker release position. The pawl assembly has a carrier and a pawl configured for rotation relative to one another about a pawl pin and a roller carried by the carrier. The roller is disposed between the pawl and the ratchet for selective rolling movement therebetween. The roller is disposed into abutment with a closing surface of the ratchet while the pawl assembly is in the ratchet holding position and is spaced from closing surface while the pawl assembly is in the ratchet releasing position.
A closure latch assembly includes a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. A power actuator operably coupled to a drive gear having an actuation feature fixed thereto, wherein rotation of the drive gear from a rest position in a first direction causes the actuation feature to operably move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position, and wherein rotation of the drive gear from the rest position in a second direction causes an outside door handle to be brought into an operable condition to allow mechanical actuation of the closure latch assembly via the outside door handle.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
A system and method for controlling motion of a door are provided. The door is moveable between an open position and a closed position and has a balanced position whereat the door does not move towards the open position nor the closed position under an effect of gravity. The system includes a power actuator for moving the door to a partially open position between the open position and the closed position. The power actuator is adapted to allow the door to move to the balanced position after the power actuator has moved the door to the partially open position.
A vehicle headlight has a segmented light guide device in which segments are selectively controlled to operate in an output state that reduces glare to oncoming vehicle drivers. Vehicle sensors and controller circuitry are used to identify areas of glare removal in the light pattern of the headlight and control the corresponding segments in the light guide device to operate in a selected light output state that reduces glare. The segments can be operated in a focused output state for vehicle driver visibility, or in a scattered output state to reduce glare. The segments can be operated in a clear or transparent output state for vehicle driver visibility, or in a reflected output state to reduce glare. Reflected light can optionally be re-directed. The light guide device can employ bi-stable liquid crystal shuttering or liquid crystal switchable mirror technology.
F21S 41/64 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates by changing their light transmissivity, e.g. by liquid crystal or electrochromic devices
F21W 102/165 - Arrangement or contour of the emitted light for high-beam region or low-beam region the borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions other than cut-off lines being variable
F21W 107/10 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for land vehicles
80.
Power-operated retractable closure panel for truck bed
A closure system for a motor vehicle cargo bed includes a closure panel having a plurality of slats moveable between a deployed position and a retracted position, with each adjacent pair of the slats being pivotably connected to one another by a hinge unit for pivotal movement of the adjacent slats about a hinge axis. First and second guide track units are configured to be mounted to one side of the cargo bed to extend adjacent opposite side edge portions of the closure panel. A plurality of roller units, each having first and second rollers, are supported along the opposite side edge portions of the cover panel for rolling movement along the first and second guide track units, with each roller unit rolling about a roller axis that is coaxially aligned with one of the hinge axes.
E05F 15/643 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
B60J 7/08 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
E05D 15/06 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane
81.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR HIGH STRENGTH DOOR MODULE AND METHOD
A carrier of a carrier module for a motor vehicle door assembly and method of manufacture thereof is provided. The carrier includes a body with opposite wet and dry sides bounded by an outer periphery configured for attachment to the inner panel to substantially close off the opening. The body is formed from a first material having a first density, with a plurality of voids provided in the body. Each of the plurality of voids has a second density, wherein the second density is less than the first density of the first material.
A power latch assembly for a vehicle door of a motor vehicle includes a ratchet configured for movement between striker capture and striker release positions, wherein the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position, and a pawl configured for movement between a ratchet holding position, whereat the pawl maintains the ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position, whereat the pawl releases the ratchet to the striker release position. A powered actuator is energizable to move the pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position, and a multistage mechanism operably connecting an output of the power actuator to at least one of the pawl and the ratchet has at least two power takeoffs, with each power takeoff being configured to apply a different torque output to at least one of the pawl and/or the ratchet.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
E05B 77/34 - Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
83.
Dual function latch assembly for dual door pillar-less door system and control system for controlling the latch assembly
A latch assembly for a closure system having first and second closure members each movable between open and closed positions and method of operation are provided. The assembly includes a primary latch mechanism that has a primary actuation group to control actuation of the first closure member. The latch assembly also includes a secondary latch mechanism that has a secondary actuation group operable to control actuation of the second closure member. A controller unit is coupled to the primary and secondary actuation groups and determines which of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group to actuate and controls actuation of at least one of the primary actuation group and the secondary actuation group accordingly. The primary and secondary latch mechanisms, primary and secondary actuation groups, and controller unit are all integrated into the housing.
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
E05B 83/38 - Locks for passenger or like doors for pillar-less vehicles, i.e.vehicles where a front and a back door engage each other in the closed position
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
E05F 15/611 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings
84.
Closure latch assembly with power latch release mechanism having dual drive power release actuator and multi-stage gearset
A power latch assembly for a vehicle door of a motor vehicle includes a ratchet configured for movement between striker capture and striker release positions, wherein the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position, and a pawl configured for movement between a ratchet holding position, whereat the pawl maintains the ratchet in the striker capture position, and a ratchet releasing position, whereat the pawl releases the ratchet to the striker release position. A powered actuator is energizable to move the pawl from the ratchet holding position to the ratchet releasing position, wherein a multistage reduction mechanism operably connects an output of the powered actuator to the pawl to provide a first release torque on pawl during normal use and a greater second release torque on pawl during emergency use.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A closure latch assembly for installation in a vehicle door and method of construction thereof is provided. The closure latch assembly has at least one ratchet, a primary pawl, and an auxiliary pawl. At least one ratchet is moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position. The primary pawl is moveable between a closed position and an open position. The auxiliary pawl is moveable between a closed position and an open position. An auxiliary pawl release lever is moveable between a rest position, whereat the auxiliary pawl is located in its closed position and the primary pawl is located in its closed position, and an engaged position, whereat the auxiliary pawl is moved to its open position and the primary pawl is moved to its open position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A door linkage system for guiding a door of a motor vehicle between an open position and a closed position relative to a vehicle body includes at least one linkage pivotally connected between the door and the vehicle body to move a rear portion of the door away from the vehicle body substantially in a cross vehicle direction to a partially open position while a front portion of the door concurrently moves substantially in a longitudinal vehicle direction of the vehicle, and then, move the front portion and the rear portion of the door concurrently in substantially the longitudinal vehicle direction of the vehicle to the open position.
E05D 15/10 - Suspension arrangements for wings for wings sliding horizontally more or less in their own plane movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane
E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
87.
Closure latch assembly equipped with a power cinch mechanism having a cinch pawl
A latch assembly for a vehicle includes a latch housing, a ratchet, a main pawl, and a cinch mechanism including a cinch pawl and a cinch link lever. When the ratchet moves to a secondary striker capture position, the cinch pawl moves into a blocking position to hold the ratchet. The cinch pawl is actuatable by a cinch lever to move the ratchet to a cinched striker capture position and the main pawl to ratchet checking position. The cinch pawl may be blocked by a stop feature formed in the latch housing in the secondary striker capture position, which resists an opening force exerted on the ratchet. The cinch pawl may be coupled to the cinch link lever, and the cinch link lever may pivot about the same post as the ratchet designed to resist high loads.
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/64 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
A closure latch assembly includes a latch module having a ratchet and a pawl, with the ratchet being moveable between a striker capture position and a striker release position and the pawl being moveable between a ratchet holding position, whereat the ratchet is maintained in the striker capture position, the a ratchet release position, whereat the ratchet is biased toward the striker release position. An actuator module including a power actuator is operably coupled to a drive gear. The drive gear has an actuation feature fixed thereto. A latch release mechanism operably couples the actuation feature to the pawl, wherein rotation of the drive gear via energization of the power actuator causes the latch release mechanism to move the pawl between the ratchet holding position and the ratchet release position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
A powered actuator includes a leadscrew as an extensible member connected to a closure, such as a vehicle side door, and is configured to move linearly for opening or closing the closure. The first powered actuator also includes a gearbox having a gearbox housing, the gearbox configured to apply a force to the extensible member for causing the extensible member to move linearly. One or more sealing assembly seals the gearbox housing as the extensible member translates linearly. A gearbox housing may include apertures on opposite sides thereof, with one aperture facing a shut face and the other aperture facing an inner cavity of the closure. The extensible member may be sealed at each aperture relative to the gearbox housing. One sealing assembly may be fixed at an aperture, with the extensible member translating therethrough.
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
90.
ANTI-PINCH SENSOR WITH QUICK CONNECT FEATURE AND METHOD OF CONNECTING SAME TO A WIRING HARNESS
A contact sensor and method of construction thereof are provided. The contact sensor has a sensor body extending along an axis between a first end and an opposite second end. The sensor body has an internal cavity extending from the first end to the second. A first conductor extends through the internal cavity between the first end and the second end. A second conductor extends through the internal cavity, in spaced relation from the first conductor, between the first end and the second end. A wire harness is fixed in electrical communication with the first conductor and the second conductor adjacent at least one of the first end and the second end of the sensor body. The first conductor and the second conductor do not extend axially outwardly from the internal cavity beyond the first end and the second end of the sensor body.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
91.
MECHANICAL EMERGENCY LATCH RELEASE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DOOR AND METHOD
A closure panel for a motor vehicle having a power-operated latch assembly with a mechanical emergency release system and method of mechanical actuation of the power-operated latch assembly is provided. The mechanical emergency release system of power-operated latch assembly has a manually actuatable release lever and a cover for hiding the manually actuatable release lever from a user within an interior cabin of the motor vehicle. The manually actuatable release lever is accessible to the user in the interior cabin for activation after the cover has been moved.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
A latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure panel has a ratchet configured for pivoting movement between a primary striker capture position, a secondary striker capture position, an intermediate striker capture position, an over-travel position and an open position. A primary pawl is configured to hold the ratchet in the primary striker capture position. A secondary pawl is configured to hold the ratchet in the secondary striker capture position. An intermediate pawl is configured to hold the ratchet in the intermediate striker capture position. A cinch member is configured to move from a home position to an actuated position, whereupon the ratchet is moved from the primary striker capture position to the over-travel position, whereat the primary pawl disengages the ratchet, and whereupon the cinch member is returned to the home position, whereat the ratchet is moved from the over-travel position to the intermediate striker capture position.
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 85/26 - Cooperation between bolts and detents
E05B 81/68 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the bolt position, i.e. the latching status by sensing the position of the detent
A hinge assembly for assisting in moving a pivotal closure member from a closed position toward an open position relative to a motor vehicle body and for releasably holding the closure member in the open position, and method of construction thereof are provided. The hinge assembly has a first mount member configured for operable connection to one of the closure member and the motor vehicle body; a second mount member configured for operable connection to the other of the closure member and the motor vehicle body; at least one linkage operably coupling the first mount member to the second mount member; and at least one elastically deformable joint coupling the at least one linkage to at least one of the first mount member and the second mount member.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH CHILD LOCK MECHANISM AND POWER RELEASE MECHANISM HAVING DIRECTIONAL CONTROLLING ACTUATION OF THE CHILD LOCK MECHANISM
The present disclosure relates to a closure latch assembly and system for a vehicle closure panel equipped with a latch mechanism having a latched position and an unlatched position and a power release mechanism moveable between home position, a release position and a double pull position and/or a child lock position, wherein a single motor is operable to move the power release mechanism between from the home position to the release position and from the home position to the double pull position and/or the child lock position.
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 81/24 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by constructional features of the actuator or the power transmission
95.
LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE CLOSURE SYSTEM HAVING POWER RELEASE MECHANISM WITH OVERRIDE/RESET
A power closure latch assembly with a manually actuatable release link, vehicle door therewith and method of allowing a power actuatable closure latch assembly to be converted for selective manual actuation is provided. The release link is configured to operably communicate an actuator lever with a release lever for conjoint movement therebetween, to provide power-assisted movement of a pawl between ratchet releasing and ratchet holding positions, when the release link is in a “normal” first operating position. The release link is further configured to allow the release lever to move independently from the actuator lever when the release link is in a manually deployed “override/reset” second position to provide spring-biased movement of the pawl from the ratchet releasing position back to the ratchet holding position.
E05B 81/90 - Manual override in case of power failure
E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
E05B 81/36 - Geared sectors, e.g. fan-shaped gears
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/34 - Details of the actuator transmission of geared transmissions
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
96.
Distributed control system for servo controlled powered door actuator
An actuator assembly of an actuation system for a closure member of a vehicle is provided. The actuator assembly includes an actuator housing including a sensor housing. The actuator assembly also includes an electric motor disposed in the actuator housing and configured to rotate a driven shaft operably coupled to an extensible member that is coupled to one of a body or the closure member for opening or closing the closure member. The actuator assembly also includes an actuator controller disposed in the sensor housing of the actuator housing and coupled to electric motor and an accelerometer configured to sense movement of the closure member. The actuator controller is configured to detect the movement of the closure member using the accelerometer. The actuator controller then controls the opening or closing of the closure member based on the movement of the closure member using the electric motor.
E05F 15/41 - Detection by monitoring transmitted force or torqueSafety couplings with activation dependent upon torque or force, e.g. slip couplings
E05F 15/622 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by push-pull mechanisms using screw-and-nut mechanisms
97.
CLOSURE LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH CRASH UNLOCK MECHANISM
A power latch assembly for motor vehicle closure applications is provided that is normally actuated via electrical signals whereat inside and outside door handles are mechanically disengaged and wherein the inside and outside door handles can be selectively and/or automatically changed for mechanically engaged actuation. The inside door handles can be provided to be mechanically actuatable in direct response to selective disengagement of a child lock and/or a crash condition. The outside door handles can be provided to be mechanically actuatable in direct response to a crash condition.
E05B 77/02 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
E05B 77/26 - Functions related to actuation of locks from the passenger compartment of the vehicle preventing use of an inner door handle, sill button, lock knob or the like specially adapted for child safety
98.
Closure latch assembly with cinch mechanism and variable powered anti-pinch cinch control
A closure latch assembly and method for cinching a closure panel from a partially closed position to a fully closed position without pinching an object between the closure panel and a structural portion of a motor vehicle are provided. The latch assembly has a latch cinch mechanism including a cinch lever operably moveable from a cinch start position to a cinch stop position to cause a cinch link to move a ratchet from a secondary striker capture position to a primary striker capture position. A power-operated cinch actuator receives a first signal to move the cinch lever from the cinch start position to the cinch stop position and receives a second signal, in response to an object detected between the closure panel and the structural portion, to stop moving the cinch lever from the cinch start position toward the cinch stop position.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles
A drive mechanism control system and method of operation are provided. The system includes a motor for rotating an output shaft about a primary central axis. The system also includes a powered drive mechanism including a rotatable component attached to the output shaft. The system also includes a coil and a target attached to the rotatable component and configured to have a fluctuating inductive coupling with the coil. The system additionally includes an electronic control unit coupled to the coil and configured to generate a magnetic field adjacent to the target using the coil. The electronic control unit senses a variation of the magnetic field due to the fluctuating inductive coupling with the target as the rotatable component is rotated. The electronic control unit is also configured to determine an absolute position of the rotatable component based on sensing the variation of the magnetic field.
A system for detecting an obstacle between a closure panel and a body of a vehicle, comprising: an actuator for moving the closure panel from a partially closed position to a closed position; a sensor for sensing a position of the closure panel between the partially closed and the closed position; and a controller for receiving position signals from the sensor and for controlling operation of the actuator; wherein the controller is adapted to inhibit moving of the closure panel when the sensor detects an improper change in the position of the closure panel during operation of the actuator.
E05B 81/20 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
E05B 77/00 - Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
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