KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE AB Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160018016 | Fluid Routing Device Having A Shape Memory Alloy Member - The subject invention provides a fluid routing device for directing the transportation of a fluid including a housing defining first and second corridors selectively fluidly coupled to one another, and a valve assembly capable of alternating between an open configuration fluidly coupling the first and second corridors and a closed configuration fluidly separating the first and second corridors. A shape memory alloy member alternates between a de-energized state and an energized state. A link is pivotably mounted to the housing and is coupled between the valve assembly and the shape memory alloy member. The link pivots between a first position when the shape memory alloy member is in the de-energized state and a second position when the shape memory alloy member is in the energized state which alternates the valve assembly between the closed configuration and the open configuration for selectively fluidly coupling the first and second corridors. | 01-21-2016 |
20150343928 | Foldable Head Rest Assembly - The invention relates to a foldable head rest assembly ( | 12-03-2015 |
20150337957 | Rotary Shift Actuator For A Shift-By-Wire Transmission - The invention relates to a compact and efficient rotary shift actuator for a shift-by-wire transmission comprising a motor having a motor shaft that is rotatable about a motor axis, an output head arranged towards a second end of an output lever and adapted for connection with a shift shaft of a transmission and a gear train for transferring torque from the motor shaft to the output head, wherein the gear train comprises a first shaft rotatable about a first axis, a second shaft rotatable about a second axis and the output lever pivotable about a lever axis and wherein the gear train further comprises means for transmitting torque from the motor shaft to the first shaft, from the first shaft to the second shaft and from the second shaft to the output lever, characterized in that the means for transmitting torque from the first shaft to the second shaft is formed as a worm gear. | 11-26-2015 |
20150316045 | Unitary Fluid Flow Apparatus for Inflating and Deflating a Device - The subject invention provides a fluid flow apparatus for transporting a fluid to inflate and deflate a device including a pumping device and a housing defining a chamber, an inlet port, a fill port, and an exhaust port. A seal member is movable between a seated position closing the exhaust port and an unseated position. A motor has a shaft rotating in each of a first and second rotational direction. A clutch is disengaged from the shaft as the shaft rotates in the first rotational direction and is engaged with and rotates with the shaft as the shaft rotates in the second rotational direction. A centrifugal member is mounted and rotates with the clutch when the shaft rotates in the second rotational direction and engages the seal member to move the seal member to the unseated position for permitting the fluid within the chamber to escape through the exhaust port. | 11-05-2015 |
20150128741 | SHIFTER ASSEMBLY HAVING A DEVICE FOR COUPLING A SHROUD TO A LEVER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A shifter assembly ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150116979 | ILLUMINATED KNOB FOR A SHIFTER ASSEMBLY AND CORRESPONDING ILLUMINATION METHOD - A knob for a shifter assembly of a vehicle includes a housing having an interior surface defining a cavity and an opening. A body is at least partially disposed within the cavity, has first and second surfaces, extends to a periphery, and is formed of an at least partially transparent material. An illumination device is disposed within the cavity for emitting light rays. At least one reflective surface is disposed along the periphery for receiving the light rays. A first portion of the light rays is internally reflected within the body off of the first surface. At least one indicium is disposed along the body. The body defines at least one indicium cavity having a bottom substantially parallel to the first surface with the indicium disposed within the indicium cavity along the bottom for reflecting the first portion of the light rays toward the opening for illuminating the indicium. | 04-30-2015 |
20140345447 | LINEAR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A MAGNETIC SENSOR - A linear actuator assembly ( | 11-27-2014 |
20140338488 | SHIFTER ASSEMBLY - A shifter assembly ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140298980 | LINEAR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - A linear actuator assembly ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140191549 | Solenoid Valve Assembly For A Seat Of A Vehicle - The present invention provides for a solenoid valve assembly including a housing ( | 07-10-2014 |
20130343926 | MOTOR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING IN A VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a motor and pump assembly for mounting in a vehicle seat including a motor driven pump unit ( | 12-26-2013 |
20130240048 | Device For Coupling A Tube To A Housing - A device for receiving or providing a fluid and a method of selectively coupling a tube ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130061712 | Knob Assembly - The present invention relates to a knob assembly adapted to be secured to a top portion of a shaft ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130000437 | SHIFT FORK ASSEMBLY - A shift fork assembly ( | 01-03-2013 |
20110132120 | FOLDING GEARSHIFT MECHANISM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A gearshift assembly for a motor vehicle includes a gearshift lever configured to engage a detent unit to select one of a plurality of gearshift positions in an operative position. The gearshift lever can be folded into a non-operative position by disengaging a locking mechanism from the detent unit, when the gearshift lever is in the neutral position. The non-operative position is selected by pressing a fold button, which causes a fold rod to engage the detent unit, and prevents accidental shifting of gears in the folded non-operative position. | 06-09-2011 |
20110017010 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR TRANSMISSION CABLE IN VEHICLE - A connecting device and a method for assembling a cable to a bracket are provided. The connecting device includes an outer body arranged circumferentially around the cable, the outer body being divided into a first portion with a substantially constant cross section and a second portion including a plurality of snap arms extending radially outwardly from a point of attachment with the first portion. The cable can be a transmission cable used in a vehicle, where the connecting device is configured to be received in an opening of the bracket, in order to anchor the cable to the vehicle body. The connecting device and cable can be received in any orientation relative to the bracket, where the snap arms are arranged in a continuous manner around the cable. | 01-27-2011 |
20090008982 | DUAL PIVOTING ARMREST ARRANGEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - An armrest arrangement and a method of installing the armrest arrangement in a vehicle are provided, where the armrest arrangement can be arranged on a center console in a row of seats of the vehicle. The armrest arrangement includes upper and lower armrest units, each of the upper and lower armrest units being movable between a use position and a stowed position. When both the upper and lower armrest units are in the stowed position, the center console is usable as a middle seat. The upper and lower armrest units include armrests positioned at different heights to accommodate occupants of different heights, and the upper armrest unit is supported by the lower armrest unit, which is supported by a seat. | 01-08-2009 |
20080257091 | Gear Level With Extra Detection - The invention relates to a gear lever ( | 10-23-2008 |