Patents Assigned to FICO
  • Publication number: 20130074632
    Abstract: A shifting device comprises a selector lever movable relative to a fixed part and selector lever lock for preventing the lever from being moved when in a locking position (P) in which a vehicle transmission is blocked. The lock comprises a slider coupled with lever configured to slide through the fixed part from the locking position (P) to an unlocking position (R, N, D) in which vehicle transmission is unblocked. The slider may comprise one or more stop such that the slider can only be displaced through the fixed part or otherwise allowed to be rotated about an axis for changing into any of the unlocking positions (R, N, D).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: FICO TRIAD, S. A.
    Inventor: Javier MORENO COLOM
  • Publication number: 20130061711
    Abstract: An anchoring device including a support member having a slot open out at one edge thereof for receiving a first cylindrical portion of the sheath terminal, a retainer for receiving and retaining a second cylindrical portion of the sheath terminal, and a guide for guiding the retainer as the second cylindrical portion of the sheath terminal is received therein, the guide including guide members that are formed integrally with the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: FICO TRIAD, S.A.
    Inventors: Santiago GIMENO GRANÉ, Juan Manuel DOÑA CONTERO, Jaume PRAT TERRADAS
  • Publication number: 20120275044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mirror support used in a door mirror vehicle which provides stability and distributes the forces in an uniform way due to two gear knees which are attached to the first ends of two perpendicular arms, a first arm and a second arm setting up a cross and also relates to a device to adjust the orientation of a mirror comprising the clutch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventor: Moisés CABALLERO TAPIA
  • Patent number: 8268217
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for encapsulating electronic components in a mold by the processing steps of: A) placing the electronic component for encapsulating in a mold cavity, and B) feeding an encapsulating material to the mold cavity, wherein at least a part of the mold surface defining the mold cavity is brought into contact with a conditioning gas containing a decreased oxygen concentration relative to the atmosphere. The invention also relates to a device for encapsulating an electronic component, in particular a semiconductor, with encapsulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Fico B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes Bernardus Peters, Arthur Theodorus Johannes Reijmer, Franciscus Bernardus Antonius De Vries, Johannes Lambertus Gerardus Marla Venrooij
  • Patent number: 8215462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuation system for a parking brake of a motor vehicle, comprising a foot or a hand-actuated manual actuation means (10) for tightening of the parking brake, wherein the parking brake is purely mechanically tightened via the actuation means, a locking mechanism (20) for tightening and releasing of the parking brake, wherein the actuation means (10) and the locking mechanism (20) are arranged at different positions of the motor vehicle, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Fico Cables, S.A
    Inventors: Albert Planas Girona, Jordi Jornet Vidal, Jaume Prat Terradas
  • Publication number: 20120165622
    Abstract: A method for determining at least one physiological parameter of a driver, pilot or transport of defence vehicle or system operator, comprising: a) injecting or inducing current into said individual; b) measuring in said individual an electrical parameter indicating their impedance, comprising: b1) measuring the electrical parameter with at least two pairs of injector-detector electrodes; b2) determining the impedance signal from the electrical parameter measured; b3) from amongst the impedance signals determined, identifying those with a physiological origin; and b4) selecting the pair of electrodes that produce the best quality impedance signal; and c) obtaining said physiological parameter from the best quality impedance signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: FICO MIRRORS, S.A.
    Inventors: Noelia RODRÍGUEZ IBÁÑEZ, Mireya FERNÁNDEZ CHIMENO, Juan José RAMOS CASTRO, Miguel Angel GARCIA GONZÁLEZ, Eduard MONTSENY MASIP, Daniel BANDE MARTINEZ
  • Patent number: 8122784
    Abstract: It comprises a shifter bezel (3) movable between two end positions relative to a base (2) fixed to the vehicle and biasing means for biasing the shifter bezel (3) to one of said end positions and locking means (10) for locking the shifter bezel (3) at any position between said two end positions with respect to the base (2). The shifter bezel (3) may be automatically self-adjusted in the vehicle console through the biasing means. Once the shifter bezel has been properly fitted, its relative position may be easily fixed by the locking means (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Fico Triad, S.A.
    Inventors: Sergi Estévez Álvarez, Toni Boada Cristòfol
  • Patent number: 8075146
    Abstract: A fixing device for position regulating mechanisms for external rear-view mirrors for motor vehicles, applicable to external rear-view mirrors of the type which are comprised of a support (1), attached to which is a housing (6) which encases or is part of the aforementioned position regulating mechanism (2), to which a mirror support plate is affixed, it being possible to operate the same, manually or electrically, from the interior of the vehicle. The support (1) comprises elastic pressure exertion means (4) comprising a portion of the base (5) arranged on the support (1) and are provided with at least one tab (7), which pressure exertion means (4) are intended to withstand the pressure of the housing of the regulating mechanism when the latter is attached to the support by means of the fixing means, said pressure means being elastically distorted in such a way that they exert an effort force on the housing against the fixing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Mendoza Vicioso
  • Patent number: 8044789
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for improving the monitoring of the external environment of a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the vehicle comprises a built-in system for detecting objects with which it is likely to collide, within a monitored area covering a blind spot, comprising a capturing device for acquiring images that are representative of one or more objects located within said area and an electronic system for processing and analysing input signals. The inventive method comprises the automatic activation of an infrared light source in the direction of the monitored area when the images acquired cannot be processed and analysed in order to provide a result that would reliably detect a determined object and the automatic deactivation of said infrared light source when the acquired images produce the correct result without the need for infrared light. In addition, the system comprises a model with an infrared light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, S.A.
    Inventors: Francesc Daura Luna, Lorenzo Servera Serapio
  • Publication number: 20110252917
    Abstract: It comprises a support member (2) having a slot (3) open out at one edge thereof adapted for receiving a first cylindrical portion (5) of a sheath terminal (4), gripping means (8) for receiving and retaining a second cylindrical portion (11) of the sheath terminal (4), biasing means (12) for urging the gripping means (8) in a radial direction (A) substantially opposite the direction of insertion (B) of the terminal (4), and guiding means (13) for guiding the gripping means (8) as it is displaced by the biasing means (12). The gripping means (8) has resilient arms (9, 10) for receiving the second cylindrical portion (11) therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: FICO TRIAD, S. A.
    Inventors: Juan Manuel Do?a Contero, Jordi Jornet Vidal
  • Publication number: 20110197727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for separating electronic components, provided with: sawing means and positioning means, wherein between the positioning means and the sawing means at least one transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring positioned electronic components. The invention further comprises a separating device for electronic components, provided with: sawing means, inspection means, and sorting means, wherein between the inspection means and the sorting means at least one transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring separated electronic components. Finally, the invention also relates to a method for separating electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: FICO B.V.
    Inventors: Frederik Hendrik In 'T Veld, Mark Hermans, Wilhelmus Hendrikus Johannes Harmsen, Johannes Gerhardus Augustinus Zweers
  • Patent number: 7987949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to parking brake lever system 1 for manually tightening and releasing of at least one brake cable 90, wherein the parking brake lever system 1 comprises at least one rotation arm 10, 12 pivotably supported at a fixed support 50, wherein the rotation arm 10, 12 is connected to the brake cable 90, and at least one actuation lever 20, 22, which at a first end thereof is pivotably connected to the rotation arm 10, 12 and which at a second end thereof is rigidly connected to a hand grip 40, wherein the actuation lever 20, 22 is slidingly supported at the fixed support 50, such that the hand grip 40 defines a curved path during actuation of the parking brake lever system 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Fico Cables, S.A
    Inventors: Guillem Vidal Ferrer, Jaume Prat Terrades, Jordi Jornet Vidal
  • Publication number: 20110113645
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for at least partially drying separated electronic components comprising: a carrier for the electronic components; a moisture-absorbing material; and a holder covered with the moisture-absorbing material, wherein the holder and the carrier are displaceable relative to each other such that the electronic components for drying can be brought into contact with the moisture-absorbing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: FICO B.V.
    Inventors: Jurgen Hendrikus Gerhardus Huisstede, Wilhelmus Johannes In Den Bosch
  • Patent number: 7929048
    Abstract: An image acquisition module for monitoring the external surroundings of a vehicle is provided. The image acquisition module includes a housing with a protected interior against at least moisture and a window hermetically closed by a transparent element; an electronic circuit accommodated in the housing and associated with connection device with the exterior for supply and for bidirectional signal exchange; an image detector connected to the electronic circuit and facing the window; a support attached to the housing to carry an optical system between the image detector and the window; and positioning and releasable fixation device to enable the centering of the optical system and the releasable fixation of the module to an exterior structure of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, SA
    Inventors: Santiago Miguel Sanz, Daniel Bande Martinez
  • Publication number: 20100230855
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plunger for feeding encapsulating material to a mould cavity, comprising at least one peripheral groove recessed into the cylinder casing of the plunger whereby a material part is placed in the groove which only partly fills the groove. The invention also related to a device for encapsulating electronic components mounted on a carrier. In addition, the invention also relates to a method for sealing a fitting of a plunger housing, which plunger is adapted to feed encapsulating material under pressure to a mould cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: FICO B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes Bernardus Peters, Henricus Hermanus Johannes Van Londen
  • Patent number: 7771184
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a press for encapsulating electronic components, comprising: two displaceable mold parts (5,6), feed means for encapsulating material, and a drive mechanism connecting onto the mold parts. In a first embodiment the drive mechanism is provided with a fluid bed (14) and a first fluid feed (15) whereby their connection can be interrupted by a displacer (16). In a further embodiment a displacer (28) is provided in the feed channel (26) to place the encapsulating material (25) under pressure. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for encapsulating electronic components with encapsulating material in such presses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Fico B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Lambertus Gerardus Maria Venrooij, Adrianus Henricus Ignatius Maria Verkuijlen
  • Patent number: 7753287
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a cleaning system for headlamps, windshields or other surfaces, particularly of motor vehicles, comprising a tube system with liquid reservoir and a pump for providing and supplying a cleaning liquid and a nozzle configuration with liquid exit for applying a cleaning liquid of a surface to be cleaned wherein said liquid exit comprises a curved slot and/or a sphere arrangement to apply the cleaning liquid with low liquid pressure onto the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Fico Cables, S.A.
    Inventors: Miguel Mota Lopez, Juan Jesus Elvira Peralta
  • Patent number: 7753571
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rearview mirror assembly of an automotive vehicle with a flashing device comprising a first opening for the rearview mirror and a second opening in which an outer module is coupled inwardly defining an elongated passage delimited between two walls, an inner wall and an outer wall or cover. It further comprises a double-sided printed-circuit board transverse to the passage, including two light emitters in a first one of its sides and another light emitter in the other side and dividing the elongated passage into two areas. The emitters of the first side projects light along a first of the two areas, this light directly exiting by an end area with desired horizontal and vertical angles, and the other emitter does so along a second one of the two areas, the light exiting through the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Fico Mirrors, SA
    Inventors: Daniel Bande Martinez, Santiago Miguel Sanz
  • Publication number: 20100159672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing with a laser beam and cleaning electronic components, wherein at least one new boundary surface is formed on an electronic component with the laser beam. The invention also relates to a device for processing and cleaning electronic components, comprising at least: a laser source for generating a laser beam, and at least one carrier for supporting an assembly of unseparated electronic components, wherein the carrier and the laser beam are displaceable relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: FICO B.V.
    Inventors: Joannes Leonardus Jurriam Zijl, Henri Joseph Van Egmond
  • Patent number: 7690823
    Abstract: Comprises in combination: at least one light source; a support plate for the light source, which is at least one; a protective cover that permits the light emitted by the light source to reach the outside; at least one wall which, in combination with the cover, forms a casing to hold the said light source, in which at least the said support plate has a black coloured surface facing the said cover; and in which the position of said light source, which is at least one, in relation to the casing, is such that it emits the light directly to the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: FICO Mirrors, S.A.
    Inventors: Santiago Miguel Sanz, Daniel Bande Martinez, Maria Luisa Novella Requena