序号 专利名 申请号 申请日 公开(公告)号 公开(公告)日 发明人
101 SWITCH DEVICE US13347372 2012-01-10 US20120175227A1 2012-07-12 Shinji KOMATSU
A switch device includes a switch shifting a pair of input and output terminals in a housing, and a manipulation knob for shifting the switch is installed to the housing. The manipulation knob is capable of performing rotating manipulation at a plurality of rotating positions with respect to the housing and is capable of performing slide manipulation in both the positive (+) and negative (−) directions at each of the plurality of rotating positions, so that the manipulation knob is interconnected with a rotary shaft member which rotates accompanied by the rotating manipulation. The switch gives an output corresponding to each direction according to the manipulation in both the positive (+) and negative (−) directions even though the manipulation knob is any one of the plurality of rotating positions, and the rotary shaft member has a shifting unit for driving an external shifting mechanism accompanied by the rotating.
102 Seat control system US11315717 2005-12-22 US07851719B2 2010-12-14 David A. Dzioba
The present invention relates to a seat control system for a vehicle. The system includes a substrate with a plurality of touch zones disposed on one surface of the substrate, and a plurality of electrode patterns disposed on the opposite surface. An inner electrode of each pattern is aligned with one of the touch zones. Each pattern is electrically coupled to an active electrical component, which energizes the electrodes of the pattern such that electric fields emanate therefrom. The pattern may be capacitively coupled to the component. When the electric field of the inner electrode is disturbed by a stimulus proximate the corresponding touch zone, the component is activated. Upon activation of one of the components, a controller causes the seat to move in a desired direction.
103 SLIDE SWITCH STRUCTURE AND POWER SEAT SWITCH USING THE SAME US12722031 2010-03-11 US20100258424A1 2010-10-14 Shuichi UI; Toshihide AZUMA; Tomonori SUGIURA
A power seat switch includes a structure main body; switches provided in the structure main body; sliders slidably provided in the structure main body and changing over contacts of the switches; and moderation units each including a moderation adjuster fitted into the structure main body and an elastic portion provided on the slider. Each slider includes a shaft and a pair of legs provided on one end of the shaft. The elastic portion is provided to elastically protrude from the one end of the shaft in an axial direction of the shaft. The moderation adjuster includes a moderation groove arranged to be sandwiched between the legs, in contact with the elastic portion, and applying a moderation according to sliding of the slider.
104 Keyless entry touch pad system and method US11315820 2005-12-22 US07733332B2 2010-06-08 Timothy E. Steenwyk; David A. Dzioba; Michael J. Taylor
A keyless entry touch pad system for a vehicle includes a substrate with a plurality of touch zones disposed on one surface of the substrate, and a plurality of electrode patterns disposed on the opposite surface. An inner electrode of each pattern is aligned with one of the touch zones. Each pattern is electrically coupled to an integrated control circuit, which outputs a signal to and energizes the electrodes of the pattern such that electric fields emanates therefrom. The electrode patterns may be capacitively coupled to the integrated control circuit. When the electric field of the inner electrode is disturbed by a stimulus proximate the corresponding touch zone, the component is activated. Upon activation of the components in a predetermined sequence, a controller causes the vehicle door to unlock. A method of unlocking a vehicle is also disclosed.
105 SLIDE OPERATION TYPE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT US12398421 2009-03-05 US20090223798A1 2009-09-10 Toshitaka Miwa; Kazuya Yorino; Makoto Sasaki; Yoshiteru Takayanagi
A slide operation type electrical component includes a slider that includes protruding parts extending in predetermined directions, a holding case that includes guide surfaces slidable on the protruding parts and holds the slider so as to allow the slider to be slidable, and an electrical element that is engaged with the slider and driven when sliding. The slide operation type electrical component includes a notch that is opened at a protruding end surface of at a part of the protruding parts, guideways that are formed at the holding case in the shape of a hole or groove extending in the sliding direction of the slider so that side walls of the guideways form the guide surfaces, and elastic pushing means that is disposed at a part of the guideways so as to elastically come in contact with an internal surface of the notch.
106 Multifunction switch assembly for power adjusted vehicle passenger seat US09775780 2001-02-02 US07525052B2 2009-04-28 Anthony J. Novelle; Claus D. Raddatz; Steven J. Long; Kenneth F. Tomerlin
A multifunction six-way switch assembly having a plurality of sealed dome type or membrane switches disposed on a circuit board and arranged in pairs such that a single knob actuator may be slidably moved in opposite directions along a first axis for actuating either one of a first pair of membrane switches and slidably moved in opposite directions along a second perpendicular axis for actuating either one of a second and third pair of membrane switches in the same direction for controlling seat adjustment servomotors. Rotation of the single-knob actuator about a third axis normal to the first two axes results in a mutually opposite direction of actuation of the second and third pair of membrane switches. The six-way actuator has only one portion extending externally of the switch housing for attachment of the user knob.
107 Seat control unit for adjusting a vehicle seat and vehicle seat configuration US11394623 2006-03-31 US07432459B2 2008-10-07 Arne Stoschek; Brian Ng; Michael Derse; Philippe Alessandrini; Steffen Ross; Sven Strohband
A seat control unit for adjusting a vehicle seat includes a touch sensor having a touch-sensitive fabric. The touch-sensitive fabric is disposed on a support layer which may be formed by a vehicle interior component such as the vehicle seat, an interior door panel or an armrest. The touch sensor generates signals in response to a force exerted on the touch-sensitive fabric. A control circuit is connected the touch sensor and receives the signals generated by the touch sensor. The control circuit determines a position of the force exerted on the touch-sensitive fabric and generates control signals for controlling the vehicle seat in dependence on the position of the force exerted on the touch-sensitive fabric.
108 Sensory perception type power switch for a vehicle US11645279 2006-12-22 US20080099319A1 2008-05-01 Young Gyu Kim
The present invention relates to a sensory perception type power switch for a vehicle perceiving the amount of change according to the respective operational state tactilely rather than visually for operating equipment such as various lamps, an air-conditioner or, a lumbar support installed in a seat back.
109 Seat control system US11315717 2005-12-22 US20060185968A1 2006-08-24 David Dzioba
The present invention relates to a seat control system for a vehicle. The system includes a substrate with a plurality of touch zones disposed on one surface of the substrate, and a plurality of electrode patterns disposed on the opposite surface. An inner electrode of each pattern is aligned with one of the touch zones. Each pattern is electrically coupled to an active electrical component, which energizes the electrodes of the pattern such that electric fields emanate therefrom. The pattern may be capacitively coupled to the component. When the electric field of the inner electrode is disturbed by a stimulus proximate the corresponding touch zone, the component is activated. Upon activation of one of the components, a controller causes the seat to move in a desired direction.
110 Switch assembly for a vehicle US11062353 2005-02-18 US06998546B1 2006-02-14 Robert M. Schmidt; Jim Wright
A switch assembly for providing control signals to an electrical motor in a vehicle includes a printed circuit board having traces for communicating the control signals to a the electrical motor. A contactor module includes a set of depressible plungers and a set of contactor members. The contactor module is slideable with respect to the printed circuit board between an actuated position where the set of contactor members contact the traces and a deactivated position where the set of contactor members do not contact the traces. A housing for encasing the printed circuit board and the contactor module. The housing includes a set of detents for variably depressing the set of depressible plungers as the contactor module slides with respect to the printed circuit board. A tactile feedback is generated in response to the detents depressing the depressible plungers.
111 Vehicle switch assembly with proximity activated illumination US09118629 1998-07-17 US06774505B1 2004-08-10 Joseph Wnuk
The inventive vehicle switch assembly includes a switch for producing a signal to control a vehicle accessory, a light for illuminating the assembly, and a sensor for actuating the light in response to detecting an object in proximity to the switch. Preferably, the switch is illuminated only when a hand of a vehicle occupant is placed within a predetermined distance of the switch.
112 Pressure switch for motorized chairs US10080031 2002-02-21 US06689974B2 2004-02-10 Edmond P. Guillot
A pressure switch strip assembly for use with a motorized chair having user-supporting elements that support a user and are movable by a motor connected by a circuit to a controller. The pressure switch strip assembly includes a pair of elongate contact strips that extend over a spring in one of the user-supporting elements. The contact strips are separated by spacers in a “normally open” position that prohibits operation of the motor by the controller. Between the contact strips and the spring is a contact wire that acts as a pressure point to deflect the contact strips together. Deflection of the contact strips closes the circuit between the controller and motor, allowing control of the chair by the user resting thereon. A pair of the pressure switch strips may be spaced apart across the user-supporting element so as to detect the user in several positions on the user-supporting element.
113 Power seat switch apparatus for vehicle US09985681 2001-11-05 US06515241B2 2003-02-04 Shinichi Saiki
A seat horizontal movement switching section (16) is operated in a horizontal direction for moving an entire seat in a horizontal direction. A bottom-front vertical movement switching section (17) is operated in a vertical direction for adjusting the bottom-front of a seat (12) in the vertical direction. A bottom-rear vertical movement switching section (18) is operated in the vertical direction for adjusting the bottom-rear of the seat in the vertical direction. An angle adjustment switching section (19) is operated in the horizontal direction for adjusting the angle of a back portion (13). A first knob (20) is capable of making a horizontal operation and a vertical operation to operate said seat horizontal movement switching section 16 and said bottom-front vertical movement switching section (17). A second knob (21) is capable of making the horizontal operation and the vertical operation to operate said bottom-rear vertical movement switching section (18) and said angle adjustment switching section (19).
114 Membrane switch having layers containing rigid resin in contact parts US09491790 2000-01-26 US06392178B1 2002-05-21 Junichi Kuratani
The present invention relates to a membrane switch which is not subject to stress relaxation at contacts and is resistant to the reduction in actuating force even if the ambient temperature of the switch becomes high. A first flexible insulating substrate having a first contact pattern and a second flexible insulating substrate having a second contact pattern are disposed in facing relation via a spacer member having an opening at an area in which the first contact patterns face each other; wiring patterns conductive-connected to corresponding contact patterns are provided on at least one of the first flexible insulating substrate and the second flexible insulating substrate; and the first and second contact patterns are conductive-connected by pressure applied to a contact comprising the first and second contact patterns. The wiring patterns are conductive layers containing resin made of a mixture of conductive powder and binder resin, and a part of the second contact pattern includes a layer containing resin that is more rigid than the binder resin.
115 Seat switch assembly including a multiple position adjustment mechanism US09380461 1999-11-23 US06252183B1 2001-06-26 Shinji Shirai
A seat switch for adjusting a power seat includes a case main body having a first switch, a seat slide switch and a second switch arranged in the case main body. The seat switch also includes a first and third operational members pivotally connected to the case main body that selectively engage first and third switches, respectively, when operated in a first direction. A second operational member is pivotally connected to the case main body and selectively engages the seat slide switch when operated in a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Each operational member is able to independently pivot with respect to another operational member. A restriction member is disposed in the case main body that restricts movement of the second operational member when first and third operational members are operated in the first direction, and restricts movement of the first and third operational members when the second operational member is operated in the second direction. The seat switch further includes a knob member having first and third engaging portions selectively engaging the first and third operational members respectively, and a second engaging portion selectively engaging the second operational member. The first and third engaging portions engage first and third operational members, and the second engaging portion freely slides over the second operational member, when operated in the first direction. The second engaging portion engages the second operational member, and the first and third engaging portions freely slide over the first and third operational members, when operated in the second direction.
116 Direct connect yoke terminal US342826 1994-11-21 US5506379A 1996-04-09 David H. McLean, Jr.; Roberto A. Tomassi
A switching assembly is disclosed which includes a base structure, spaced apart electrical contacts secured thereto, an electrical contact strip for selective electrical contact with the contacts, and spring biased switching means normally forcing the contact strip into selective engagement with one of the electrical contacts, the improvement resides in an electrical yoke terminal having one portion supporting the contact strip intermediate the ends thereof and another integral portion extending through the base structure for securing the yoke terminal to the base structure.
117 Switch device US289256 1994-08-11 US5455399A 1995-10-03 Hiroshi Kohno; Toshimi Uejima; Tetsuya Umeda
A switch device of reduced thickness is provided for use in motor vehicles or the like in which a switching element in a casing is operated with an operating knob. Such a switch device can be assembled with ease and is stable in the operation of the switching element. Such a switch device may be installed both on the right side and on the left side, while employing one and the same casing, and is therefore low in manufacturing cost. In the switch device, a switching element is provided inside a casing, and is operated with an operating knob provided on the outer surface of the casing. The switching element is secured to the back of the circuit board by soldering its fixing terminals on the side of the surface of the circuit board, and a driven part of the switching element, which is operated with the operating knob, is stuck out on the side of the surface of the circuit board through an opening formed in the latter. A returning mechanism is provided on the surface of the casing at the position corresponding to the inner surface of the operating knob, and protrudes elastically to abut against the operating knob, thereby to return the latter to its original position. A pair of rocking support pins may be mounted on the outer surface of the casing at the positions which are symmetrical with respect to the middle, in the vertical direction, of the outer surface of the casing, and the operating knob will thus be rocked selectively on one of the pair of rocking support pins.
118 Vehicle power seat multiple switch assembly with selective controller movable in vertical and horizontal directions US814546 1991-12-30 US5243156A 1993-09-07 Takeshi Shirasaka
A vehicle power seat switch designed to prevent a knob from vibrating has a switch body incorporating plurality of switch elements and having projecting shafts movably disposed to drive the switch elements, and at least one knob having pairs of wall portions formed on the reverse side, each pair of wall portions facing each other with one of the projecting shafts interposed therebetween, the knob being moved to operate each of the switch elements to adjust the position of the vehicle seat. Elastic extensions are integrally provided on one of the pairs of wall portions so as to be able to contact the outer circumferential surface of the corresponding one of the projecting shafts. It is thereby possible to reduce the noise level at a comparatively small parts cost.
119 Programmable adjusting seat control apparatus US137332 1987-12-23 US4853687A 1989-08-01 Toru Isomura; Tomohiro Yamaji; Chikamasa Ikeda
A seat attitude control apparatus for adjusting a seat with respect to forward/backward position, reclining angle and others so that the attitudes of the seat appropriate to the figures of a plurality of specified occupants can be realized individually and separately. Seat attitude data thus obtained are registered in a microcomputer so as to be utilized for controlling the seat attitude appropriate to the actual occupant as specified, as occasion requires. The seat attitude data is erasble and fresh seat attitude data can be registered for another occupant. The seat attitude control is performed with the aid of one memory switch and four control switches disposed in an array convenient for manipulation.
120 Button set and switch US905604 1986-09-10 US4678872A 1987-07-07 Robert F. Gutman
A button set and switch particularly useful for an automotive power seat switch are disclosed. The button set is a single one-piece, molded set of buttons each connecting by living hinge to a frame such that each button may be displaced independently but are physically arranged to simulate a preselected design. A printed circuit board may be mounted to the button set and may include a series a clicket switches appropriately positioned to be engaged by each botton for providing appropriate signals to obtain the desired output controlled by the switch.
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