A fuel injector assembly includes an intensifier piston and a spool valve that are movable along a first axis. The needle valve is controlled by a needle control valve that includes a spool that moves in a direction transverse to movement along the first axis.
F02M 63/00 - ALIMENTATION EN GÉNÉRAL DES MOTEURS À COMBUSTION EN MÉLANGES COMBUSTIBLES OU EN PRODUITS COMPOSANT CES MÉLANGES - Détails, parties constitutives ou accessoires non couverts dans les groupes ou ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A fob for a remote keyless entry system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) located within a housing. The PCB includes a surface on which circuitry is printed and components are mounted. A coil is mounted to the surface and provides an antenna for the fob. The coil includes a frame spaced apart from the PCB to provide room for other components on the PCB. Coil mounts extend from the frame and are received by the PCB at coil mount locations. The coil mounts contact the surface of the PCB to form an electrical connection.
A system and method for controlling power converters are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment is a method comprising communicating at least one first control signal to an alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) power converter from a multi-converter system controller, the AC/DC power converter and the multi-converter system controller residing in a power system electronics housing, and communicating at least one second control signal to a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) power converter from the multi-converter system controller, the DC/DC power converter residing in a power system electronics housing.
A system and method for preventing over voltages in a power system (104) coupled to an electric machine (102) are disclosed. Briefly described, one embodiment is a method comprising detecting an operating voltage on a high voltage direct current (HVDC) bus, determining if at least one component of the power system is operational, communicating a signal to a power converter (108) of the power system when the detected operating voltage is greater than a threshold voltage and when the component is not operational, and shorting together a plurality of terminals of the electric machine.
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquement; Contrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p.ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
H02H 7/08 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour des machines ou appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un chan pour moteurs dynamo-électriques
An illuminated gauge for a vehicle instrument panel includes a single LCD having at least a first display configuration and a second display configuration different from the first display configuration. A pointer is selectively actuatable to operate within one of the first and the second display configurations. A selector is used to switch between the first and second display configurations.
An example display assembly includes a first and second dial face with a first pointer and a second pointer. An information display is disposed between the second scale and the second axis that generates data to communicate information about the vehicle. The second pointer includes a transparent portion to provide uninterrupted viewing of an information display within the second dial face.
A system, method and article for detecting a polarity of a rotor in a motor and/or a generator. In one embodiment, a rotor polarity detection signal is applied and a response thereto is evaluated to determine whether an estimated position of the rotor is correct.
A gauge assembly includes a pointer that provides one appearance in a non-illuminated condition and different appearance an illuminated pointer for low light conditions. The pointer is selectively illuminated to provide enhanced viewing in low light conditions. The pointer assembly includes a film that provides for desired appearances in daylight conditions and also defines a desired multi-colored pattern.
G01D 13/22 - Aiguilles, p.ex. index dont la position peut être réglée
G01D 13/26 - Aiguilles, p.ex. index dont la position peut être réglée adaptées pour exécuter une opération supplémentaire, p.ex. réaliser un contact électrique
An electrical device includes terminals encased within a housing and having distal ends connectable to two different circuit boards to provide a reliable electrical connection between the circuit boards. The first circuit board and the second circuit board are electrically connected through terminals that are embedded within the housing. Openings within the two circuit boards provide for electrical communication and continuity between the two circuit boards by a mating interference fit with the terminals. The electric contact provided by the interference fit between the terminal and the opening is dependable through extreme temperature ranges.
A method and system generates data within a middle range without a mid-range sensor by combining data within a high and low range. The example system uses high range satellite sensors (16, 18, 20, 22) and a low range sensor (24) disposed within an ECU (14) to obtain a first set of data in the high range and a second set of data in the low range. The first set of data and the second set of data are utilized to produce a third set of data within the middle range thereby eliminating the need for a mid-range sensor.
B60R 21/01 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule
An RF receiver for receiving transmissions of different modulations includes cycling between a first mode for receiving transmissions of a first modulation that occurs frequently and a second mode for receiving transmission of a second modulation that occurs infrequently. The example RF receiver is cycled between a first modulation for receiving the FSK transmission from the TPM system and a second modulation for receiving the ASK transmission from the RKE system. The RF receiver cycles between different modulations to detect the most frequent FSK modulated transmissions while also detecting and receiving the relatively infrequent ASK modulated RKE transmissions without an undesirable delay.
A dosing valve assembly (200) is disclosed for administering a reducing agent into an exhaust stream within an exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine. The dosing valve assembly (200) comprises a control valve (108) coupled to a source (110) of the reducing agent, a reducing agent delivery valve (106) constructed and arranged for coupling to the exhaust manifold to enable a specified quantity of reducing agent to be administered into the exhaust stream, and an elongated conduit (214) disposed between the control valve (108) and reducing agent delivery valve (106) for fluidly communicating reducing agent from the control valve (108) to the reducing agent delivery valve (106) . The disclosed arrangement enables the reducing agent delivery valve (106) to be coupled to the exhaust manifold and the control valve (108) to be displaced from the reducing agent delivery valve (106) and away from the high temperature environment associated with the exhaust manifold.
F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opération; Commande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
F01N 3/36 - Aménagements pour l'alimentation en combustible supplémentaire
A fluid quality sensor includes a first electrode (24) that has a fluid passageway (22) that is adapted to be placed in line with at least one fluid conduit (30). A second electrode (40) is supported within the fluid passageway (22) and electrically isolated from the first electrode (24). The first electrode (24) and the second electrode (40) operate as a capacitor for making fluid quality determinations. A disclosed example includes a temperature sensor (50) thermally coupled with a mounting member (42) that supports the second electrode (40) within the first electrode 24. A disclosed example includes a multiple piece first electrode that allows for at least a portion of the second electrode (40) to be exposed and accessible near one end of at least one piece of the first electrode during a selected portion of an example assembly process.
G01N 27/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la capacité
14.
ROTOR HUB AND ASSEMBLY FOR A PERMANENT MAGNET POWER ELECTRIC MACHINE
A rotor assembly for use in an electric motor or generator where the mass of the rotor assembly is reduced with respect to conventional rotor assemblies. In addition, the rotor assembly is configured to be scalable to different sized electric motors. Within the rotor assembly, the rotor hub, the shaft, and the permanent magnets can independently or collectively be modified to have a reduced mass. In one aspect, a portion of the rotor hub adjacent to the shaft is configured with passages and spokes. In another aspect, an intermediate hub with lightening holes is provided between the shaft and the rotor hub. In yet another aspect, a large diameter hollow shaft replaces a portion of the rotor hub. In yet another aspect, the permanent magnets are configured to have an arc-shape, which permits the thickness of the magnets to be reduced without reducing the efficiency of the magnets.
A method of operating a load limiting restraint system including the steps of receiving an acceleration value and also receiving a signal indicative of an occupant size. The signal received of occupant size is combined with the acceleration value to predict a load on the occupant and the restraint system. If the predicted load exceeds a predicted load value then the load limiting device is actuated to gradually reduce and selectively release the seatbelt.
B60R 21/015 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter la présence ou la position des passagers, des sièges des passagers ou des sièges pour enfants, p.ex. pour mettre hors service le déclenchement
16.
CONTROLLER METHOD, APPARATUS AND ARTICLE SUITABLE FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE
A control system, method and article allows a monitoring module (50) to monitor operation of a main controller (20) in an electric drive, by providing questions and evaluating the accuracy and/or timeliness of responses from the main controller. Upon detection of an excessive number of incorrect or late responses, the monitoring module can shutdown operation, and may provide an alternative communications path, thereby preventing corrupt data from reaching a vehicle network, while providing communications for diagnostic and recovery such as by provision of new software or firmware instructions. The main controller may monitor the operation of the monitoring module, taking appropriate action if a fault is detected. Disabling a supply of power to a traction motor (12) may be based on current operating conditions, such as speed.
H02P 29/02 - Protection contre les surcharges sans interruption automatique de l’alimentation
G06F 11/00 - Détection d'erreurs; Correction d'erreurs; Contrôle de fonctionnement
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquement; Contrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p.ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
B60L 3/12 - Enregistrement des paramètres de fonctionnement
F02D 41/26 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens numériques utilisant des calculateurs, p.ex. microprocesseurs
17.
THIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING
An instrument display includes a light source (20) that selectively emits light and a light guide (24) that receives the light. One or more optical coating layers (42) are disposed on the light guide. The light guide has a first index of refraction, and the optical coating layer or layers have a second index of refraction that is greater than the first index of refraction of the light guide. The optical coating layer or layers reduce glare from ambient light and increase the light transmitting performance of the light guide.
B60Q 3/04 - Agencement des dispositifs d'éclairage pour l'intérieur des véhicules, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet pour éclairage de l'habitacle des passagers ou du conducteur pour le tableau de bord
G01D 11/28 - Dispositifs d'éclairage incorporés par construction
G02B 6/00 - OPTIQUE ÉLÉMENTS, SYSTÈMES OU APPAREILS OPTIQUES - Détails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p.ex. des moyens de couplage
An instrument cluster assembly includes an outer gauge that is disposed about an inner gauge. The inner gauge is flood lit and the outer gauge is back lit. A single light guide assembly receives light from a plurality of light source exposed about an outer perimeter of the outer gauge. Light directed through the light guide is emitted through a light emitting edge to illuminate the inner gauge. Light traveling from the light source through the light guide is uniformly transmitted through a curved transition portion to back light the outer gauge assembly.
G02B 6/00 - OPTIQUE ÉLÉMENTS, SYSTÈMES OU APPAREILS OPTIQUES - Détails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p.ex. des moyens de couplage
A light guide assembly for illuminating an instrument surface includes a continuous curved transition portion for uniformly directing and transmitting light from a light source to a backlight surface of the instrument surface. The curved shape of the transition portion is tailored to transmit a desired amount of light into the backlight portion and a desired amount outwardly against a back surface of the instrument surface.
G02B 6/00 - OPTIQUE ÉLÉMENTS, SYSTÈMES OU APPAREILS OPTIQUES - Détails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p.ex. des moyens de couplage
G01D 11/28 - Dispositifs d'éclairage incorporés par construction
20.
POWER GENERATION SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES
A switch/power conditioning module may be added to a hybrid vehicle to selectively supply power from an AC power bus to a load, providing on-vehicle standby power generating capability with a minimum of added hardware and/or when the vehicle is stationary.
A receiver is utilized to receive signals from various systems within a vehicle such as tire pressure monitoring system (TPM) and a remote keyless entry system (RKE). During the on time, the receiver sequentially is open to receive a first signal with a first baud rate. If the signal of the first baud rate is not received, the receiver receives a second signal at a second baud rate. Upon receipt of a transmission, the receiver operates according to a mode that corresponds to the transmission indicated by the specific baud rate. The operation of the receiver can include specialized filtering, or other known signal processing that is tailored to the specific transmission data communication requirements.
A method for reducing 'blow-out' of annular welds for attaching press-fit components in a fuel injector assembly (100) is disclosed. The method employs a multi-step welding procedure whereby a first annular weld bead (281a) that corresponds to less than 360° of rotation of the assembly about a longitudinal axis leaves a radial void that is thereafter sealed with a second annular weld bead (281b) . In an alternative embodiment, a relief region is formed on radially-facing surfaces of the components, the relief region (291) being disposed adjacent to a press-fit region(292) . A sealed gap (295) is thereby formed in the relief region (291) between the welds (281) and the press-fit region (292) . The sealed gap (295) provides a further means for expansion of trapped gases that could otherwise 'blow out' the liquid weld bead.
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
B23K 26/08 - Dispositifs comportant un mouvement relatif entre le faisceau laser et la pièce
In a method for reducing 'blow-out' of annular welds for attaching components in a fuel injector, a relief region is formed on radially-facing surfaces of the components. The relief region is adjacent to a press-fit region. The components are then pressed together, and a weld is made in the relief region. A sealed gap is thereby formed in the relief region between the weld and the press-fit region. The sealed gap provides for the expansion of trapped gases that could otherwise 'blow out' the liquid weld bead.
B23K 26/08 - Dispositifs comportant un mouvement relatif entre le faisceau laser et la pièce
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A method and device for communicating data indicative of vehicle performance includes a method of generating a low frequency wireless link, such as a bluetooth transmission, between a module within a vehicle and a cellular communication device disposed within that vehicle. The cellular communication device such as a cell phone is part of a network thereby eliminating the need to create an additional network connection with the vehicle. Data indicative of vehicle operating conditions is transmitted through the cellular network to a remote facility for processing, scheduling and notification of an operator. The wireless link between the module disposed within the vehicle and a wireless communication device provides for early notification and scheduling of maintenance of the vehicle to maintain desired operating parameters and conditions .
H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
25.
COMBINATION FUEL PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL FILTER HOUSING
A fuel pump motor system (10) for providing fuel to an engine includes a pump motor assembly (12) having a rotor (16) for generating a rotor magnetic field; a shaft (21) mounted with respect to the rotor such that rotation of the rotor rotates the shaft, an impeller (20) mounted to the shaft, and a stator (18) for generating a stator magnetic field. The stator is associated with the rotor such that interaction of the rotor magnetic field and the stator magnetic field causes the rotor and thus the shaft and impeller to rotate thereby moving fuel from an inlet (24) to an outlet (26) of the pump motor assembly. A filter structure (14) is integral with the pump motor assembly and shares a substantially sealed, non-porous barrier (25) therewith. The filter structure includes filtration media (28) constructed and arranged to filter fuel received from the outlet of the pump motor assembly prior to delivery to an engine.
F02M 37/10 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées entraînées par moyen électrique immergées dans le combustible, p.ex. dans le réservoir
F02M 37/22 - Dispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci, p.ex. aménagées dans le système d'alimentation
26.
SIGNAL SENSITIVITY CONTROL DURING PASSIVE AUTHENTICATION
A method of controlling the signal sensitivity of a receiver module of a remote signal communication system includes initializing a PASE function and actuating a switch from a first position to a second position. The second position represents an open switch wherein either an external antenna or a LNA circuit or both are shut off. The switch is returned to a first position in response to completion of a PASE command.
B60R 25/04 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p.ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p.ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
An example method of transmitting data to a flash memory device that is associated with a microprocessor includes establishing a low frequency wireless link between a programming device and a flash memory device. Instructions and over data are transmitted over this wireless communication link to the microprocessor and the flash memory device for storage in the flash memory device .
An instrument cluster assembly includes a first instrument cluster graphic and a second instrument cluster graphic. The second instrument cluster graphic is superimposed on the first instrument cluster graphic.
A passive start and entry system utilizes a receiver/transmitter to communicate with a remote actuation device through low frequency radio signals. The remote actuation device includes a plurality of signal receiving coils. A signal strength received by each of the plurality of coils is measured to determine a direction of a desired signal and undesired signals. The signal receiving coil receiving a signal in a direction determined to correspond to the unwanted signal is switched off to eliminate potential interfering signals from disrupting communication with the receiver/transmitter of the passive start and entry system.
A method of diagnosing an electronic connection open circuit includes measuring a received signal strength and determining the status of the electronic connection in response to the received signal strength. An open circuit fault signal is communicated where the received signal strength is below a desired signal strength. A user corrects the open circuit fault in response to the detection of an open circuit.
An airbag deployment circuit includes at single current regulator (22) controlling multiple squib deployment circuits (24). Squib deployment circuits (24) that do not have to deploy simultaneously are attached to the same current regulator (22). A current regulation switch (30) located prior to each current regulator (22) is closed if any of the squib deployment circuits (24) attached to the associated current regulator (22) need to be deployed in a crash event. A high side transistor switch (26) and a low side transistor switch (28) are located adjacent each squib to control activation of that squib deployment circuit (24). The high side transistor switch (25) and the low side transistor switch (28) are also closed for each of the squib deployment circuits (24) that are to be deployed.
B60R 21/01 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule
32.
METHOD TO REPORT LF REMOTE SIGNAL STRENGTH VIA A RF LINK TO AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
A passive start and entry (PASE) system monitors a signal strength of a LF signal detected by a fob. The fob reports the signal strength back to an electronic control unit using an RF signal. The electronic control unit compares the signal strength to a predetermined threshold. If the signal strength is below the threshold, the electronic control unit determines that the fob may not be receiving the LF transmission due to interference and takes corrective action.
B60R 25/00 - VÉHICULES, ÉQUIPEMENTS OU PARTIES DE VÉHICULES, NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS Équipements ou systèmes pour interdire ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
An illuminated pointer assembly for a gauge scale having an outer periphery includes a pointer that moves about a periphery of the gauge scale and is illuminated by a light guide. The light guide is disposed on a plane below the pointer and the gauge scale. The light guide includes at least two LEDs that are disposed adjacent first and second ends of the light guide. The light guide also includes a plurality of reflective elements. The plurality of reflective elements is disposed in sets that are orientated with regard to each of the LEDs. The reflective elements provide for the transmission and direction of light within the light guide into the guide body portion of the pointer.
G01D 11/28 - Dispositifs d'éclairage incorporés par construction
G01D 13/26 - Aiguilles, p.ex. index dont la position peut être réglée adaptées pour exécuter une opération supplémentaire, p.ex. réaliser un contact électrique
An example fuel injector orifice plate assembly includes a plastic plate within which is an orifice for metering and directing fuel flow in a desired spray pattern, and a metal support plate for supporting and maintaining the stability of the desired spray pattern generated by the orifices within the plastic plate. The orifice plate includes orifices sized to provide a desired spray pattern of fuel. The metal support plate is more rigid than the orifice plate and provides the desired strength and rigidity for withstanding the cyclical pressure fluctuations caused by operation of the fuel injector
A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine, including a housing, a homogeneous member defining a continuous wall having a seat portion and a guide portion, a closure member, and a metering disk. The housing includes an inlet and an outlet disposed along a longitudinal axis. The homogeneous member is disposed proximate the outlet. The seat portion includes a sealing surface and a seat orifice. The closure member is disposed in the housing and positioned by the guide portion for reciprocal motion along the longitudinal axis between a first position such that the closure member is displaced from the seat, allowing fuel flow past the closure member, and a second position such that the closure member is contiguous the seat, precluding fuel flow past the closure member. The metering disk is proximate the seat orifice.
A passive start and entry system (PASE) monitors several RF frequencies to detect a fob signal and for noise at each of the several frequencies. When the PASE system detects noise on the default frequency another RF channel is selected for communication. A vehicle unit sends a signal to a fob indicating which frequency the fob should use to transmit. The fob resets an RF sender to the selected frequency. At the same time the vehicle unit resets the RF receiver to receive on that frequency.
A method provides wiring associated with a flange of a fuel delivery module for use in a fuel tank of a vehicle. The method includes molding a plastic flange (12) of a fuel delivery module, with the flange defining an inside region (11) and an outside region (7). At least one terminal (20') is provided that is accessible from the outside region of the flange. An electrical connection (28) is established between the at least one terminal and a wire (16'). In one embodiment, plastic material (25) is molded directly over a) the connection (28), b) at least a portion (32) of the wire (16') and c) at least a portion (34) of the terminal (20') to seal the connection, the portion of the wire, and the portion of the terminal between the inside region and outside region of the flange. In another embodiment a pre-formed plastic body encapsulates the connection (28) and the body is placed in a flange mold and plastic material is over molded to encapsulate the portion of the terminal while molding the flange.
F02M 37/00 - Appareils ou systèmes pour transférer le combustible liquide des réservoirs de stockage aux carburateurs ou aux injecteurs; Dispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci
H01R 13/405 - Fixation d'une manière non démontable, p.ex. par moulage, rivetage
A fuel system includes a fuel rail (12) that communicates fuel at a first pressure through a fuel amplifier (16) to at least one fuel injector (14) . The fuel pressure amplifier increases the pressure from the first pressure to a second pressure. The second pressure is higher than the first pressure and is communicated through each of the plurality of fuel injectors (14) . The fuel amplifiers (16) provide for the application of fuel pressure without the need to configure each and every fuel system component for the corresponding higher pressures .
F02M 63/02 - Appareils d'injection de combustible comportant plusieurs injecteurs alimentés par un élément de pompage commun ou ayant plusieurs éléments de pompage alimentant un injecteur commun; Appareils d'injection de combustible comportant la mise hors circuit des pompes, des éléments de pompe ou injecteurs; Appareils d'injection de combustible avec possibilités de connecter de façon variable et alternativement les éléments de pompage et les injecteurs
39.
COMMON RAIL INJECTOR WITH ACTIVE NEEDLE CLOSING DEVICE
A fuel injector includes a needle valve (36) having a metering land (50) that corresponds with the metering edge (52) to define a metering gap (54) . The metering gap (54) produces a pressure drop utilized to tailor needle valve (36) opening and closing response times.
F02M 61/20 - Fermeture mécanique des clapets, p.ex. par ressorts ou poids
F02M 61/12 - Autres injecteurs avec corps des clapets allongés, p.ex. du type soupapes à aiguille caractérisés par l'existence de moyens de guidage ou de centrage pour les corps de clapets
The method and system (11) of this invention discriminates between a lateral collision and a static non-collision event by measuring lateral velocity of the vehicle (10) and adjusting a threshold value causing occupant restraint system (20) actuation according to the measured lateral velocity. The threshold value is decreased in response to an increase in lateral velocity and increased or maintained at a higher value when lateral velocity is minimal to prevent actuation caused by a non-crash event such a door slam.
B60R 21/01 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule
A navigation system includes a first navigation module having a first operational state wherein the first navigation module does not estimate a current location and a second operational state wherein the first navigation module estimates the current location. A second navigation module performs dead reckoning in response to the first operational state of the first navigation module.
G01C 21/28 - Navigation; Instruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes spécialement adaptés pour la navigation dans un réseau routier avec corrélation de données de plusieurs instruments de navigation
G01S 5/14 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques déterminant des distances absolues à partir de plusieurs points espacés d'emplacement connu
G01C 21/30 - Mise en coïncidence avec des cartes ou des contours
A vehicle safety system (20) includes a controller (24) that predicts a roll angle in response to output signals communicated to the controller (24) from each of a roll rate sensor (26), a lateral accelerometer (30), a vertical accelerometer (32), a longitudinal accelerometer (34), a yaw rate sensor (36) and a pitch rate sensor (38). The controller (24) includes a Kalman Filter to estimate a current vehicle roll angle.
B60R 21/0132 - Circuits électriques pour déclencher le fonctionnement des dispositions de sécurité en cas d'accident, ou d'accident imminent, de véhicule comportant des moyens pour détecter les collisions, les collisions imminentes ou un renversement réagissant à des paramètres de mouvement du véhicule
A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having a fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve biasing member through a fuel chamber and lower valve element with fuel passages. The valve biasing member permits or inhibits fuel flow through a fuel chamber by opening and closing a ceramic valve element. The valve biasing member comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings coupled by at least one bridge. The fuel flows past an open valve element through the lower valve element fuel passages to the valve biasing member. The valve biasing member then diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member to the fuel outlet.
A vehicle instrument panel assembly includes a first symbol having a first importance and a second symbol having a second importance that is less than the first importance. A lenticular sheet between an observer and the first and second symbols produces a first stereoscopic symbol that corresponds to the first symbol and a second stereoscopic symbol that corresponds to a second symbol. To an observer, the first stereoscopic symbol appears closer than the second stereoscopic symbol.
A flow through pressure regulator apparatus (10) and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing valve seat wear within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing (20) having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve assembly and valve biasing member (90). The valve assembly comprises a lower (30) and upper valve member (80) where the lower valve element (30) contains a plurality of fuel passages. (45) The valve biasing member (90) permits or inhibits fuel flow through the lower valve member (30) by opening and closing an upper valve member (80) . The valve biasing member (90) comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings (110, 110) coupled by at least one bridge (120) . The fuel flows past an open upper valve member (80) through the plurality of fuel passages (45) that encircle the lower valve member to the valve biasing member (90) . The valve biasing member (90) then diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover (150) directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member (90) to the fuel outlet (170) .
F02M 69/54 - Aménagement des régulateurs de pression du combustible
F16K 15/04 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés en forme de sphère
F16K 17/04 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûreté; Soupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fermant sur insuffisance de pression d'un côté actionnés par ressort
G05D 16/06 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide sans source d'énergie auxiliaire l'élément sensible étant un organe élastique cédant à la pression, p.ex. un diaphragme, un soufflet, une capsule
A housing assembly (30) is provided for a permanent magnet motor. The housing assembly includes a ferrous flux ring structure (38) having an exterior (39) and an interior (36). Magnet structure (34) is carried within the interior of the flux ring structure (38). A plastic housing (32) substantially encapsulates the exterior of the flux ring structure (38) and at least portions of the magnet structure (34). A bearing 42 may be provided in a closed end of the housing (32).
H02K 23/04 - Moteurs ou génératrices à courant continu à collecteur mécanique; Moteurs universels à collecteur pour courants alternatif et continu caractérisés par la disposition de l'excitation l'excitation étant produite par un aimant permanent
H02K 5/02 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par le matériau les constituant
H02K 5/167 - Moyens de support des paliers, p.ex. supports isolants ou moyens pour ajuster les paliers dans leurs flasques utilisant des paliers à contact lisse ou des chapeaux de palier sphériques
A vehicle instrument cluster lens assembly for achieving a desired smoked lens effect in a vehicle instrument panel includes a first layer (44) having an associated polarizing orientation (60) for transforming incident light (56) into polarized light having a first orientation that corresponds to the polarizing orientation. A second layer (42) receives the polarized light and shifts the first orientation of the polarized light to a second orientation (66) that is different than the first orientation. A surface (28) receives the polarized light from the second layer and at least partially reflects the polarized light in a direction toward the second layer. The second layer shifts the second orientation of the polarized light to a third orientation (68) that is different from the polarizing orientation of the first layer to prevent the polarized light from being transmitted to a vehicle occupant.
An illuminated instrument assembly includes an instrument cluster having a graphical image and a pointer moveable relative to the graphical image to indicate a vehicle operating condition. In one example, the pointer has a body and an arm portion. A light source illuminates at least a portion of the pointer. The arm portion of the pointer is at least partially coated with a surface finish comprising a metal substrate to eliminate light bleed and the halo effect that may occur when viewing the graphical image.
G01D 11/28 - Dispositifs d'éclairage incorporés par construction
G01D 13/22 - Aiguilles, p.ex. index dont la position peut être réglée
G01D 13/26 - Aiguilles, p.ex. index dont la position peut être réglée adaptées pour exécuter une opération supplémentaire, p.ex. réaliser un contact électrique
49.
DEEP POCKET SEAT ASSEMBLY IN MODULAR FUEL INJECTOR WITH FUEL FILTER MOUNTED TO SPRING BIAS ADJUSTING TUBE AND METHODS
A fuel injector and various methods relating to the assembly of the fuel injector. The fuel injector includes a power group subassembly and a valve group subassembly having a respectively connected first and second connector portions. The power group subassembly includes an electromagnetic coil, a housing, at least one terminal, and at least one overmold formed over the coil and housing. The valve group subassembly insertable within the overmold includes a tube assembly having an inlet tube and a filter assembly. A pole piece couples the inlet tube to one end of a non-magnetic shell having a valve body coupled to the opposite end. An axially displaceable armature assembly confronts the pole piece and is adjustably biased by a member engaged with an adjusting tube with a filter assembly mounted thereon. The seat assembly includes a flow portion and a securement portion having respective first and second axial lengths at least equal to one another.
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A fuel injector (100) has a housing extending along a longitudinal axis between an inlet and an outlet. The housing has an elongated member connected to a body by a thin shell connector member with a stepped portion. The connector member has a generally constant thickness with a first internal volume and a second internal volume where the second internal volume is at least 1.1 times the first internal volume.
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A fuel injector (100) and various methods relating to the assembly of the fuel injector. The fuel injector (100) includes a power group subassembly (400) connected to a valve group subassembly (200). The power group subassembly (400) includes an electromagnetic coil (402), a housing, at least one terminal, and at least one overmold formed over the coil and housing. The terminal has a first generally Planar surface contiguous with a generally planar surface of a terminal connector to electrically connect the terminal to the electromagnetic coil (402). The valve group subassembly includes a tube assembly having an inlet tube (210) and a filter assembly (380). A pole piece (270) couples the inlet tube (210) to one end of a non-magnetic shell (230) having a valve body (250) coupled to the opposite end. An armature assembly confronts the pole piece (270) and is adjustably biased by a member and adjusting tube toward engagement with a seat assembly. A lift setting device sets the axial displacement of the armature assembly (300). The seat assembly includes a flow portion and a securement portion having respective first and second axial lengths at least equal to one another.
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F02M 65/00 - Test des appareils d'injection de combustible, p.ex. test du début d'injection
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
A fuel injector and various methods relating to the assembly of the fuel injector. The fuel injector includes a power group subassembly and a valve group subassembly having a respectively connected first and second connector portions. The power group subassembly includes an electromagnetic coil, a housing, at least one terminal, and at least one overmold formed over the coil and housing. The valve group subassembly insertable within the overmold includes a tube assembly having an inlet tube and a filter assembly and sealing ring proximate the inlet tube. A pole piece couples the inlet tube to one end of a non-magnetic shell having a valve body coupled to the opposite end. An axially displaceable armature assembly confronts the pole piece and is adjustably biased by a member and an adjusting tube toward engagement with a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a flow portion and a securement portion having respective first and second axial lengths at least equal to one another
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
A fuel injector and various methods relating to the assembly of the fuel injector (100). The fuel injector includes a power group subassembly (400) and a valve group subassembly (200) which are independently testable, having a respectively, connected first and second connecter portions. The power group subassembly (400) includes an electromagnetic coil (402), a housing (420), at least one terminal (406), and at least one overmold (430) formed over the coil (402) and housing (420). The valve group subassembly (200) insertable within the overmold (430) includes a tube assembly having an inlet tube (210) and a filter assembly (380). A pole piece (270) couples the inlet tube (210) to one end of a non-magnetic shell (230) having a valve body coupled to the opposite end. An axially displaceable armature assembly confronts the pole piece (270) and is adjustably biased by a member and adjusting tube (375) toward engagement with a seat assembly (330). A lift setting device sets the axial displacement of the armature assembly (300). The seat assembly (330) includes a flow portion and a securement portion (340) having respective first and second axial lengths at least equal to one another.
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F02M 65/00 - Test des appareils d'injection de combustible, p.ex. test du début d'injection
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
A light housing for an instrument panel includes an interior surface for reflecting and blending light from a plurality of light sources substantially uniformly from an opening. The light housing is mounted to a circuit board and surrounds a plurality of light sources. An interior surface of the light housing includes inwardly protruding ribs that reflect and direct light to blend the separate light sources and provide a substantially uniform light intensity for illuminating a rotating pointer.
G01D 11/28 - Dispositifs d'éclairage incorporés par construction
G01D 13/26 - Aiguilles, p.ex. index dont la position peut être réglée adaptées pour exécuter une opération supplémentaire, p.ex. réaliser un contact électrique
A light distributing assembly for a vehicle instrument panel (12) includes a light source (22) that emits light in a first direction (D1). A first surface (46) that is transverse to the first direction (D1) receives the light and changes the direction of the light to a second direction (D2). A vehicle instrument panel housing (16) having a second surface (58) receives the light from the first surface (46) and reflects a portion of the reflected light toward a vehicle display surface (18) to illuminate the vehicle display surface (18).
B60Q 3/04 - Agencement des dispositifs d'éclairage pour l'intérieur des véhicules, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet pour éclairage de l'habitacle des passagers ou du conducteur pour le tableau de bord
A coupling assembly (10) for a joint between conduits (12, 14) that maintains a desired alignment between a threaded fastener (20) and between conduits (12, 14) includes a retainer (22) that extends upwardly from a second conduit (14) to engage a first conduit (12). The first conduit (12) is inserted into the retainer (22) during assembly. The retainer (22) engages the first conduit (12) to hold the first conduit (12) in a desired alignment relative to the second (14) conduit and the nut (20).
F16L 19/02 - Extrémités de tuyaux pourvues de colliers ou de brides formant corps ou non avec les tuyaux, maintenues en contact par un organe vissé
F16L 19/025 - Extrémités de tuyaux pourvues de colliers ou de brides formant corps ou non avec les tuyaux, maintenues en contact par un organe vissé les colliers ou les brides formant partie intégrante des extrémités du tuyau
F16L 19/065 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p.ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord dans lesquels le serrage radial est obtenu par une action de coincement entre les extrémités non déformées du tuyau le coincement étant obtenu au moyen d'un segment
57.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING FLASH SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY WITH HARDWARE
A method of determining compatibility between a hardware device and a software application includes the step of initializing a boot loader application. Initialization of the boot loader application includes verifying the presence and validity of a software application. Once the software application has been validated by the boot loader application, control is transferred to the software application. The software application determines compatibility by checking a hardware identifier stored in a substantially permanent memory location. If the hardware identifier matches the software application, the software application operates normally. If the hardware identifier does not match the software application, control of the hardware device is transferred back to the boot loader application for reprogramming with a compatible program.
A fuel injector includes an orifice disc (140). The orifice disc (140) includes a peripheral portion (140b), a central portion (140a), and an orifice (14b). The peripheral portion (140b) is with respect to a longitudinal axis (200) and extends parallel to a base plane (150). The peripheral portion (140b) bounds the central portion (140a). The central portion (140a) includes a facet (143a) that extends parallel to a plane (152) that is oblique with respect to the base plane (150). The orifice (148) penetrates the facet (143a) and extends along an orifice axis (202) that is oblique with respect to the plane (152). As such, the orientation of the orifice (148) with respect to the longitudinal axis (200) is defined by a combination of (1) a first relationship of the plane (152) with respect to the base plane (150), and (2) a second relationship of the orifice axis (202) with respect to the plane (152). A method of forming a multi-facetted dimple (142) for the orifice disc (140) is also described.
An asymmetrical (50) tool is provided to form an asymmetric orifice (32) for an orifice disc (140). The asymmetric orifice (32) is initially formed with a wall portion extending generally perpendicular to first and second generally parallel surfaces of the orifice disc (140). The wall of the orifice (32) is deformed by the tool into an inlet portion contiguous to the first surface and a transition portion spaced from the first surface. The transition portion of the wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second generally planar surfaces. The inlet portion of the wall extends at a first oblique angle with respect to the first surface, and the first oblique angle varying with respect to the longitudinal axis. A method of forming the orifice (32) with the tool (50) is described.
B23P 15/16 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe de plaques avec trous de très petit diamètre, p.ex. pour buses de filage ou de brûleurs
F02M 61/16 - Injecteurs de combustible non couverts dans les groupes ou - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
60.
Snap-fit coverplate and gearhousing for electric motor
A coverplate 10 and gearhousing 22 are provided for an electric motor 23. The coverplate 10 includes loop structure 14 and the gearhousing includes guides 28 such that the loop structure engages with the guides in a snap-fit arrangement to secure the coverplate with respect to the gearhousing. The coverplate 10 includes locators 16 extending therefrom and the gearhousing 22 includes grooves 24 such that the locators 16 are received in the grooves 24 when the loop structure and guides are in the snap-fit arrangement so as to prevent rotation of the coverplate with respect to the gearhousing about an axis.
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