Lear Corporation

Other

Gerald O Morrison

Carter S Cannon

Iris Drew

Jason P Baldas

Michael Berta

David M Emerling

Hitoshi Ohashi

Eileen Marie Avram

Steven J Dimig

Kimberly C Leshan

Terrence D Gibney, Jr

Brian P Skarb

Daniel A Jannette

Jamie L Crenshaw

Mark F Burnard

James F Ventimiglia

Edwin M Allen

Lewis B Duff

Curtis R DeSaele

Sonia Raheja

Eric Hoisington

William G Szuch

Paul W Vickers

Mark S Zaun

Michael E Hill

H Winston Maue

Douglas J Wilson

John David Youngs

Joseph A Paradiso

Mark Allyn Folkert

Jack S Palazzolo

Brian Cristea

Michelle A Girolamo

Russell K Davidson

Richard David George

Brent A Kuhn

Ian D Haynes

Richard Meinzer

Tracy Lee Simpson

Holger Reusswig

Robert John Dowell

Edward L Kowalski

Mark Feldmeier

Kevin Gasparotto

Gregg A Gibbons

Gregory W Alfano

Bruce Banter

Stephen R Rybak

William Edwin Palaski

Rakesh Nahta

David P Thomas, Jr

Richard Cramb

A wireless switch is provided having a twenty-year life energy harvesting arrangement for self-powering a wireless transmitter. The energy harvesting arrangement is implemented in one embodiment using a piezoelectric switch element. A tritium light source and photovoltaic device are used in a second embodiment, while a black light source and photovoltaic device are used in a third embodiment. The energy harvesting wireless switch arrangement of the present invention can be combined, for example, with a vehicle side mirror switch, to reduce the complexity of the wire harness feeding the door. The wireless switch can be located without regard to accessability of a wiring harness or connector.

Self-powered wireless switch

A door assembly includes a carrier panel attachable to a vehicle door outer structure such that the carrier panel substantially covers an opening of the door outer structure. The carrier panel is configured to function as a water shield between the door outer structure and a vehicle occupant compartment. The carrier panel also includes an upper portion and a lower portion, and the lower portion defines a lower appearance surface. The assembly further includes a hardware component mounted to and supported by the carrier panel, and an upper trim panel arrangement that is attachable to the carrier panel after the carrier panel has been attached to the door outer structure. The upper trim panel arrangement is configured to substantially cover the upper portion of the carrier panel and defines an upper appearance surface.

Integrated door module

A modular door assembly having a door frame and a carrier secured to the door frame. A door entry system is secured to the carrier to operate the vehicle door. A window carrier assembly includes a window regulator and motor secured to the carrier. A window pane is attached to the window regulator and is adjustable relative to the carrier in the vehicle door frame.

Modular vehicle door assembly

A switch assembly for a vehicle includes a stalk and a rotary switch. The stalk is fixed at one end to a steering column. The rotary switch is connected at one end to the other end of the stalk. The rotary switch is rotatable about a pivot axis normal to the other end of the stalk for switching between different rotary switch positions each associated with a respective vehicle control function. A rotatable knob may be connected to the other end of the rotary switch. The rotatable knob is rotatable about a rotational axis normal to the pivot axis of the rotary switch for switching between different rotatable knob positions each associated with a respective vehicle control function. The rotary switch may include control buttons each associated with a respective vehicle control function.

Multi-function rotary vehicle switch mounted to a fixed stalk

A door module has a water barrier for positioning between the interior surface of a vehicle door exterior panel and the door interior trim panel comprising a sheet of semi-rigid water impervious material having an inner face and an outer face. A permanent pressure sensitive adhesive bead is applied around the periphery of the inner face of the water barrier and is further defined as located inwardly of any openings for mounting the vehicle door exterior panel and the door interior trim panel together. The water barrier further comprises an access opening having a permanent welded hinged opening cover the opening cover having a permanently tacky re-sealable adhesive bead located around the periphery of the non-welded edges.

Door module water shield

A low profile modular switch, the switch including a switch plate including an actuator and a housing, and a sense plate including a switch mechanism configured to interface with the actuator, and a flat wiring harness having one end joined to the sense plate and another end having a connector, wherein tactile feel of the modular switch is determined by a property of the switch plate independent of the sense plate.

Low profile switch with flat wire harness

A vehicle door inner trim panel assembly ( ) includes an inner trim panel ( ) having a first electrical connector ( ) and the assembly also includes an electrical control panel ( ) having a second electrical connector ( ) that is electrically connected to the first electrical connector upon mounting of the electrical control panel on a mount ( ) of the inner trim panel. Electrical switches, ( and ) of the electrical control panel ( ) control operation of associated vehicle electrical components.

Vehicle door inner trim panel assembly including electrical control panel

A method for manufacturing a cross car beam assembly for use with a vehicle includes joining first and second support brackets to opposite ends of a cross car beam using an adhesive, such that the adhesive is a primary attachment means for joining the support brackets to the cross car beam. Furthermore, the support brackets are attachable to the vehicle so as to support the cross car beam in the vehicle.

Method of making a cross car beam assembly using a structural adhesive

A door assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a molded door panel having a first side and a second side. The first side of the door panel is adapted to face towards a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The second side of the door panel supports a belt line reinforcement, a lock and catch assembly, and a window lift assembly. The door assembly is adapted for joining with a door exterior.

Vehicle door assembly with a trim panel forming a structural door module component carrier

A modular door assembly for a vehicle is disclosed having a door frame and a carrier secured to the door frame. A door entry system is secured to the carrier to operate the vehicle door. A window carrier assembly includes a window regulator and motor secured to the carrier. A window pane is attached to the window regulator and is adjustable relative to the carrier in the vehicle door frame. A method of assembling the modular door assembly for a vehicle is also disclosed.

Modular vehicle door and method of assembly

A modular overhead console assembly for attachment to a vehicle roof which can be formed by attaching a plurality of modules having different controls and convenience packages. Preferably, the console assembly includes a main console and at least one wing portion. The main console is attached to the roof and extends longitudinally along the roof. The wing portion extends from a side of the main console towards a lateral edge of the roof. The wing portion is positioned behind and adjacent a visor pivotally attached to the roof.

Overhead console for motor vehicle

A portable storage apparatus for use with motor vehicles comprises a support extending outwardly from an interior panel of a motor vehicle. The support includes an inner support member, an outer support member, and opposing side support members. The side support members extend outwardly with respect to the inner support member and support the outer support member in a spaced relation relative to the inner support member. A portable storage bin includes a storage container and a lid. The storage container includes an inner wall, an outer wall, opposing side walls, and a bottom. The walls cooperatively form a peripheral wall. The bottom is joined to the peripheral wall. The storage container is adapted to be inserted into the support. The lid is pivoted to the storage container so as to be displaceable between an opened position and a closed position.

Portable storage apparatus for motor vehicle

A method of fastening a seat to a vehicle floor having preexisting seat mounting locations includes providing a seat having a frame with mounting locations different from the preexisting mounting locations of the vehicle floor. An adapter bracket is provided having first mounting locations corresponding to the mounting locations of the vehicle floor and second mounting locations corresponding to the mounting locations of the frame of the seat. The adapter bracket is secured to the vehicle floor. The frame of the seat is secured to the adapter bracket, thereby fastening the seat to the vehicle floor. A method of installing various panels over a framework of a vehicle interior is also disclosed.

Method of installing a vehicle interior

A vehicle interior headliner system is used in a vehicle having side windows and a roof panel. The headliner system includes a headliner attachable to the roof panel by a self-locating attachment system configured for blind attachment of the headliner to the roof panel. At least one inflatable bladder is secured to the headliner by the self-locating attachment system for deployment along the side windows. At least one inflator assembly is secured to the headliner for inflating the bladder. The self-locating attachment system includes a conical retainer and a floating fastener for blind attachment in a variety of applications.

Vehicle interior headliner system

A design and engineering project management system comprising a computer including a microprocessor, program memory, data storage memory, one or more displays, logic for identifying overall product objectives and group objectives relating to each of one or more subsystems or components of the overall product and displaying the overall objective and group objectives in a plurality of graphic windows which are quickly retrieved by the system operator, thereby integrating the diverse interests and activities of the groups into a comprehensive system design and implementation program. The system also preferably includes logic for identifying one or more strategies for achieving group objectives and presenting the strategies in a graphic form which allows for quick comparison of competing strategies. The system also preferably includes logic for quantitatively measuring progress toward each group's stated objectives and providing a plurality of graphic displays indicating each group's, and the entire project's toward its objectives.

Design and engineering project management system

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Beverly Hills, MI, United States of America

Gerald O Morrison