| Johnson Control Technology Company Patent applications |
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| 20120134173 | LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device is disclosed that is configured for mounting in or on a motor vehicle. The lighting device comprises a light guiding element and a light source. The light guiding element has a light entry face and a light exit face. A depth of the lighting device perpendicular to the light exit face corresponds essentially fully to the depth of the light guiding element. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120128539 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An air purification device for a vehicle comprises an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air conduction volume between the air inlet and the air outlet. At least one reaction surface element is provided in the air conduction volume. At least one light source for ultraviolet light is arranged in the air conduction volume. A surface of the reaction surface element comprises a catalytic material, and the reaction surface element is arranged substantially in the entire air conduction volume or occupies at least 50% of the inner surface of the air purification device. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120126605 | HEADREST AND VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle headrest comprises means for retaining the headrest on the backrest as a vehicle seat. The headrest is adjustable vertically (Z-direction) in a reversible manner relative to the backrest, and at least partially with regard to its distance from the head of a seat occupant (X-direction). Such adjustments are carried out at least temporarily at the same time. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120043799 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DEVICE COMPRISING MULTI-PART OUTPUT MEANS - A vehicle seat comprises an adjusting element having an output with a driving gearwheel and an output gearwheel. The gearwheels are connected to each other for conjoint rotation. The output gearwheel interacts with an adjustment in an interlocking and/or frictional manner. The driving gearwheel and the output gearwheel comprise multiple pieces. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20110310325 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A display device is provided, such as for motor vehicles. The device comprises a display element that is backlit via a light source. A lightguide conducts light from the source. A pre-assembled back-lighting module serves to illuminate the display element, and facilitates manufacture and assembly of the device. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110272977 | HEAD REST FOR A VEHICLE - A headrest for a vehicle seat has a first section that is oriented towards the head of a seat occupant, a second section, and a third section. The second section is arranged between the first and third sections. In the event of an accident, the first section may be displaced, due to the relative displacement of the second section, from a working position into a safety position and a comfort position in the direction of the head of the occupant. The relative movement of the sections is a rotation about a rotational axis substantially parallel to the direction of displacement. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110267700 | VEHICLE DISPLAY SYSTEM OR PROJECTION DISPLAY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CALIBRATION METHOD - A vehicle display system comprises a display device and an optical system for generating a virtual image for a user. Correction means distorts image information after the optical system is traversed to display the virtual image with reduced distortion. The optical system comprises at least one element that can be adjusted to change the position of the virtual image. Distortion resulting from adjustment of the adjustment element. The display system has a memory device for storing correction data that determine the distortion of the correction means as a function of the selected adjustment of the adjustment element. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266852 | LOCKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR AN ADJUSTMENT FITTING AND ESPECIALLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT - A locking device for an adjustment fitting of a vehicle seat includes a locking cam rotatable about a first rotational axis and a locking pawl rotatable about a second rotational axis. The locking device is settable into a locking position and a release position. The locking cam comprises one piece having a first locking region and a first safety region. The locking pawl has a second locking region and a second safety region. The first and second locking regions contact one another in the locking position of the device, and the first and second safety regions lie opposite one another or contact one another in the locking position. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110260515 | LOCKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR AN ADJUSTMENT FITTING AND ESPECIALLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT - A locking device for an adjustment fitting of a vehicle seat has a locking cam rotatable about a first axis, and an actuation element rotatable about a further axis. The locking device has a locking position and a release position. The actuation element has a toothing system and the locking cam has a mating toothing system. The toothing systems have respective opening flanks, at least one of which is flattened to bring about an initially increased opening transmission ratio in comparison to a further course of the toothing systems. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110241392 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat comprises a backrest, an active headrest, a release device, and an energy store. During normal operating situations of the vehicle seat the energy store is blocked. During an accident, particularly a rear-end accident, the energy store is released for actuation of the active headrest. The energy store is arranged in the active headrest or in the backrest. The backrest includes an actuating device, and a transmission device is arranged between the actuating device and the active headrest. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110228513 | DISPLAY DEVICE - The invention relates to a display instrument ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110187173 | CUSHION ELEMENT WITH DIFFERENT HARDNESS ZONES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A cushion element for a vehicle seat or headrest comprises a non-woven layer and a fiber composite material. An insert material is arranged between the non-woven layer and the fiber composite material, and has different compression properties than the fiber composite material. The fiber composite material forms together with the insert material and the non-woven layer a one-piece material composite. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110181083 | VEHICLE SEAT COVER AND VEHICLE SEAT WITH SUCH A COVER - The invention relates to a vehicle seat and to a vehicle seat cover. The cover has, in certain areas, a first layer ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110169320 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CUSHION ELEMENT, ESPECIALLY A SEAT CUSHION ELEMENT FOR USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND CUSHION ELEMENT - A cushion element for a vehicle seat has fibers and foam particles bound by a binder. A precursor material for the cushion element is made by independently adding the fibers and the foam particles together with the binder. The addition and ratio of the fibers and foam particles may depend on their location in the cushion element, and may be influenced by electrostatic discharge means. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110169313 | ADJUSTING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An adjusting device is disclosed for performing at least one adjusting function, such as in a vehicle seat. The device comprises a drive having a drive means and an output, a braking device that generally prevents torque from the output acting on the drive means. At least one spring is arranged between the drive and the braking device. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110148174 | STRUCTURAL PART AND VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING A BACK REST - A structural part, such as for a vehicle seat, has at least one panel element, a reinforcement frame, and a reinforcement element. The reinforcement frame has at least one first profile element and one second profile element. The reinforcement frame runs substantially along an edge of the panel element. The reinforcement element is at least partially within a plane of the reinforcement frame, and is connected only to the first profile element and to the panel element. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110141572 | DISPLAY DEVICE, NOTABLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a display device, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising a projection module for generating an image for the purpose of a projection in the normal direction of looking of a user of the display device on an optical path, the display device comprising a reflection element, the reflection element being capable of being moved between a multitude of different display positions, the different display positions corresponding to different viewing positions of a user of the display device. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140486 | COUPLING/UNCOUPLING DEVICE FOR A TRANSMISSION MEANS IN PARTICULAR ON A VEHICLE SEAT WITH A CRASH-ACTIVE HEADREST AND VEHICLE SEAT - A coupling/uncoupling device is disclosed for joining and disjoining first and second segments of a transmission and/or connection means. An end fitting of the device is arranged on the first segment. The end fitting creates a snap connection with a receiver part arranged on the second segment. The device may be adapted for use in vehicles, such as for a vehicle seat, a tailgate, an engine cover, a storage compartment, a battery pole connection, or for securing transported or loaded items. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110134535 | DISPLAY DEVICE, NOTABLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A display device for a motor vehicle includes a projection module for generating an image for projection in a normal direction of looking of a user long an optical path. The display device comprises a reflection element capable of being moved between a first rest position and a second display position. The reflection element in its display position is provided in the normal direction of looking of the user. When the reflection element moves between its first rest position and its second display position, it is subjected to rotary movement about a fixed axis of rotation. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110117320 | FITTING PART, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND PRODUCTION PROCESS - A grained vehicle interior fitting part comprises a smooth or pre-grained film on a physically foamed support layer. The film may be multi-layered, such as of polypropylenes. The structure may be made by placing a film in a die with a surface structure and film insert molded with a foaming support material which subsequently hardens. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110092124 | DOOR LINING, ESPECIALLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD - A separator is provided, such as for dividing an outer wet area from an inner dry area between sheet metal of a vehicle door and the door lining. The separator includes a composite of a separating film and an absorbent nonwoven material. The latter material comprises a base web of plastic fibers. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110043019 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat has a backrest that includes a user support surface and a structural part. The user support surface is configured to be adjusted at least partially relative to the structural part to a first position corresponding to a use position and to a second position corresponding to a stowage position. First and second partial surfaces of the backrest may be separately displaceable. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110012387 | INJECTION-MOLDED MOLD-BEHIND SUN VISOR - A sun visor for a vehicle is made by inserting a coverstock material into a mold and molding a core behind at least part of the coverstock material. The coverstock material is thus integrally connected to the core and will follow the contour of the core. The finished part can be made thinner, lighter and less expensively than through conventional methods | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110006581 | STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element with a cavity. At least one part of the cavity receives an insert in the region of a filling. The insert is connected to the structural element in a positively locking fashion at least with regard to one type of movement. The insert is bonded to the filling. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20100295352 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat part and a backrest. Both the seat part and the backrest may be reversibly moved from a usage position to a stowed position. A sensor detects the position of the seat part. The seat may also be moved to an easy-entry position by rotation about an axis, and another sensor may detect the longitudinal position of the seat part in the easy-entry position. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100283309 | STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element forming a cavity. A filling is disposed in the cavity and configured to influence the stability and/or the deformation behavior of the backrest and/or the seat part. The filling comprises a foam support and a foam material that at least partially surrounds the foam support. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100277451 | DISPLAY DEVICE, PARTICULARLY DISPLAY DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, WITH A BRIGHTNESS SENSOR - A display is disclosed, such as for a vehicle. A brightness sensor receives light from a flexible fiber-optic cable. An adapter element is provided proximate, such as between, the light output point of the optical fiber and the brightness sensor. The adapter element may be an angled piece, and may be extruded onto the optical cable. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276979 | STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a backrest and a seat part, at least one of which has a structural element with a cavity. The cavity is formed by a base plate and at least two profiles secured to the base plate. A corner region of the two profiles has provided in it a filling configured to influence the stability and/or the deformation behavior of the backrest and/or the seat part. The filling has a foam support and a foam material at least partially surrounding the foam support. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100181816 | COMPONENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A component for a vehicle seat includes a plurality of plate-like elements generally parallel to one another, with pairs of the elements being connected, such as by welding. At least one element of each pair has a bend that creates a gap spacing with respect to the other element of the pair. Each element is connected to a next element to form a further pair in the region of the spacing. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100171356 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A motor vehicle seat has a structural element that includes a plurality of components, at least some of which are connected to one another. At least one of the components is available in a plurality of materials, such as steel or a lightweight construction. The shape of the components, however, is configured so that it remains unchanged irrespective of the component material. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100148544 | ACTUATING MEANS FOR A CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT - An actuating system for a head restraint of a vehicle seat is provided. The head restraint includes a part that can be shifted from a comfort position to a safety position, such as in the event of an accident. Limbs are expandable from an initial position as a consequence of pressure loading to bring about a lengthening which can be transmitted to force transmission means. The limbs are connected to one another and/or to fastening means by joints, each having a first and a second joint pin which can be inserted axially into holes to form the joints. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100141007 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH A TUMBLING RECLINER - The invention relates to a vehicle seat, in particular, a motor vehicle seat, with a seat pan and a backrest, comprising a stop for inclination adjustment of the backrest relative to the seat part, which has a lower part ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140985 | BACKREST WITH HEADREST SLEEVE FOR ATTACHING A COMPONENT - A backrest for a vehicle seat is disclosed. The backrest has a support fastened to a back plate and at least one sleeve fastened to the support. A foam material and a fabric are placed around the support, the fabric having at least one cutout. An insertion sleeve of a component is pulled through the cutout and over a lower end of the headrest sleeve. The component, such as a screen, is fastened at an end to the backplate and/or to the support. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139425 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - An adjustment device is disclosed for carrying out at least one adjustment function, such as for a motor vehicle seat. The device includes a drive in the form of a planetary gear mechanism. The mechanism has a planet carrier and an output. The output is stopped by a brake device when the drive is not actuated. The planet carrier cooperates with the brake device to release the brake device. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100117398 | Vehicle Seat - Proposed is a fixture, in particular for a motor vehicle, and a method for producing a fixture, wherein the fixture has a first partial region and a second partial region, wherein the first partial region is integrally connected to the second partial region by means of a connecting region, and wherein the first partial region is provided such that it can be pre-assembled relative to the second partial region by means of the connecting region. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100109409 | INCLINATION ADJUSTER IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BACKREST OF A VEHICLE BACK SEAT - An inclination adjuster is disclosed for a vehicle seat, the inclination adjuster comprising a rail and a slide piece. The slide piece slides along the rail for inclination adjustment. The rail is designed as a one-piece curved flat profile. A method for inclination adjustment is also disclosed. The inclination adjuster is particularly provided for a backrest of a vehicle back seat. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100102613 | VEHICLE SEAT AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - A vehicle seat includes a backrest connected to a sitting part by a backrest adjustment element. The adjustment element has a part that is connected to the backrest or to the sitting part. At least one means is formed, incorporated, shaped and/or arranged in the backrest, in the part and/or the seat part for securing the position of the part relative to the backrest and/or to the sitting part in at least one direction. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100086749 | HETEROGENEOUS, ESPECIALLY MULTICOLORED SHEET MATERIAL, MOLD AND METHOD - A heterogenous sheet material comprises first and second plastics materials joined together at edges by a strand element with a hollow profile. The material may be made by filling mold cavities with flowable plastics materials, with a sealing element placed in the mold between the cavities before cavities are filled. The plastic materials and sealing element form an integral part. The material may be multicolored, and may be used as a decorative skin for an inner lining part of a motor vehicle. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20090252908 | VEHICLE COMPONENT WITH A HYBRID STRUCTURE - A vehicle component is provided for a motor vehicle, such as an interior fitting part, and particularly for a component of a vehicle cockpit. The component has a hybrid structure that includes a metal part and a polymeric component. The metal part is surrounded by the polymeric component in a first region. The metal part has a second region which is free from the polymeric component. The second region is connected to a metal reinforcement. The polymeric component may comprise glass fibers. The first region of the metal part may be frame-shaped, and the second region may be arranged in a central region of the metal part. The metal reinforcement may be permanently secured to the metal part, such as by welding, or by an interference or form fit. The metal part may be surrounded by the polymeric component by injection molding and/or shaping. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090250973 | HYBRID CROSS BAR FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND FOR INSTALLING A HYBRID CROSS BAR - A hybrid cross bar is provided, such as for supporting a vehicle dash board. The cross bar is supported, directly or indirectly, on at least one body location of the vehicle by a deformation element. The deformation element has a first sub-region enclosed by a plastic encapsulation. A second sub-region of the deformation element has a deformation region outside of the plastic encapsulation. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090205560 | THREE DIMENSIONAL DIAL - A motor vehicle display device includes a dial with a backing layer. The backing layer is three-dimensionally formed. The backing layer may be a film and may have a layer of reflective material, such as chromium, and a color layer. The display device may be translucent and may include display means, such as a color layer and gaps for permitting passage of back light. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090200839 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH A ROTATABLE AND ESSENTIALLY DISPLACEABLE BACKREST - A vehicle seat includes a seat part and a backrest. The backrest has a first axis of rotation and is rotatable about the first axis through at least 90° from a normal position into a loading position. The backrest has pivoting means and is transferable into an armrest position by the pivoting means. A predominant part of the backrest is mounted higher in the armrest position than in the loading position. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090200832 | MULTI-PART EQUIPMENT PIECE FOR A VEHICLE AND CONNECTING METHOD - An equipment piece includes first and second components, such as a vehicle door armrest and a vehicle door. The first component is insertable in a recess, such as a slot, in the second component. The second component may be secured in the first by deformation of a projecting portion configured as a tab having a wall thickness smaller than its longitudinal extension. The tab is anchorable non-positively in the second component after inserting into the recess and pending about a longitudinal axis of the tab. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090200828 | SLIDING PANEL/LATCHING-SPRING CAGE - A sun visor, such as for a vehicle, includes a spindle about which the sun visor may be pivoted and along which the sun visor may be displaced longitudinally. The spindle has a flattened portion. A latching-spring cage has a first pressure means. A tube receives a displaceable slide, while the slide receives the latching-spring cage, which in turn receives the spindle. A braking moment with regard to longitudinal displacement of the sun visor along the spindle is provided by second pressure means. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090184663 | CIRCUIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR ACTUATING A LIGHTING DEVICE - A circuit is provided for actuating a lighting device in a motor vehicle. The circuit includes first and second light sources, that may include one or more light-emitting diodes. The light sources are connected in parallel, and each have a respective heat sink. Measuring means is configured to determine the functionality of the first and second light sources. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090121535 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a structural element of a backrest. A through-loading opening is provided in the element. The element includes a metal plate with a reinforcing plate secured to it. A channel in the element is provided in at least some of its circumference or periphery. The channel is hollow and a reinforcing profile is inserted into the channel. | 05-14-2009 |
