Abstract: A retractable cover system includes laterally spaced apart guide rails that each provide a track. A drive assembly includes a motor operatively connected to a gear. A cover has multiple slats configured to interlock with one another in a deployed configuration. The slats cooperate with the gear and are slidable in the tracks between first and second positions within the opening in response to actuation of the drive system. The slats are stacked onto one another in a stowed configuration. A method of servicing a retractable cover system includes the step of removing an access cover from a magazine to expose a cavity housing stacked rigid slats. A method of retracting a tonneau cover includes the steps of actuating a handle and decoupling the tonneau cover from a drive mechanism.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 7, 2020
Assignee:
BOS Automotive Products, Inc.
Inventors:
William P. Pompili, Michael David Uhazie, Edwin Joseph Steinmetz, Jürgen Josef Salewski
Abstract: A system for selectively extending and retracting a license plate holder includes a housing defining a slide rail attachable to a vehicle. A motor selectively rotates a threaded driver extending through first and second sliders within the housing a first or second rotational direction so as to move the first and second sliders within the housing. As the first and second sliders are moved within the housing, a license plate mount pivotally attached to the first slider is extended from under the vehicle or retracted beneath the vehicle.
Abstract: A retractable cover system includes a frame that provides an opening and includes laterally spaced apart guide rails and includes a drive system. A flexible cover has laterally opposing edge portions with intermittent retainers received in the guide rails. The retainers are configured to slide relative to the guide rails between first and second positions within the opening in response to actuation of the drive system. Multiple spaced apart bows extend laterally between guide rails. The bows provide a laterally and outwardly extending arc that maintains tension on the flexible cover laterally between the retainers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 17, 2018
Assignee:
BOS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Mickey Alan Hannan, Andrew Charles Stewart, Juergen Josef Salewski, Michael David Uhazie, Huan Tran, Markus Hintennach
Abstract: A retractable cover system includes a frame that provides an opening and a drive system. A flexible cover is configured to slide relative to the frame between first and second positions within the opening in response to actuation of the drive system. Multiple spaced apart bows are configured to slide relative to the frame and relative to the flexible cover.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 28, 2017
Assignee:
BOS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Mickey Alan Hannan, Andrew Charles Stewart, Juergen Josef Salewski, Michael David Uhazie, Huan Tran, Markus Hintennach
Abstract: A system for selectively extending and retracting a license plate holder includes a housing defining a slide rail attachable to a vehicle. A motor selectively rotates a threaded driver extending through first and second sliders within the housing a first or second rotational direction so as to move the first and second sliders within the housing. As the first and second sliders are moved within the housing, a license plate mount pivotally attached to the first slider is extended from under the vehicle or retracted beneath the vehicle.
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to clutches and pistons used therein. A multi-plate clutch includes a shaft configured to provide rotational movement about a central axis of the clutch, a drum, wherein the drum comprises an inner surface with a plurality of splines formed therein and an opening about the central axis configured to receive the shaft, a plurality of ring-shaped discs configured to engage with the splines and a piston, wherein the piston comprises a plurality of protrusions on an outer circumferential surface of the piston configured to engage with the splines and an opening about the central axis configured to receive the shaft.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 24, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2017
Assignee:
Precision International Automotive Products, Inc.
Abstract: A retractable cover system includes a frame that provides an opening. A drive system includes a motor operatively connected to a main roller through a first drive element. A resilient member is interconnected between the motor and a second drive element. The main roller is connected to one of the first and second drive elements. A flexible cover is mounted to the main roller and is configured to slide relative to the frame between first and second positions within the opening in response to actuation of the drive system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2017
Assignee:
BOS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Mickey Alan Hannan, Andrew Charles Stewart, Juergen Josef Salewski, Michael David Uhazie, Huan Tran, Markus Hintennach
Abstract: A tire sealant bottle assembly that includes a bottle, a nozzle, and a cap is disclosed. The bottle is designed to hold tire sealant therein. The nozzle removably couples to the bottle and includes a nozzle base, a nozzle head integral with the nozzle base, and a channel extending through the nozzle. The channel includes a substantially cylindrical portion at the terminating end of the nozzle head that is at least 5 mm in length and has an inner diameter between approximately 7 and 8 mm. The cap may be a hollow valve core tool cap having an open first end, a closed second end, and a valve core removal tool extending from the second end away from the first end.
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to clutches and pistons used therein. A multi-plate clutch includes a shaft configured to provide rotational movement about a central axis of the clutch, a drum, wherein the drum comprises an inner surface with a plurality of splines formed therein and an opening about the central axis configured to receive the shaft, a plurality of ring-shaped discs configured to engage with the splines and a piston, wherein the piston comprises a plurality of protrusions on an outer circumferential surface of the piston configured to engage with the splines and an opening about the central axis configured to receive the shaft.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 24, 2015
Publication date:
September 29, 2016
Applicant:
PRECISION INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.
Abstract: A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 16, 2014
Publication date:
June 16, 2016
Applicant:
Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Anthony R. Janowiak, Leslie Hinds, Martin Rathsburg, JR., Robert J. Mayne, JR.
Abstract: A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 15, 2016
Publication date:
June 16, 2016
Applicant:
Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Anthony R. Janowiak, Leslie Hinds, Martin Rathsburg, JR., Robert J. Mayne, JR.