Patents Assigned to Johnson Controls GmbH
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BACKREST REAR PANEL
    Publication number: 20150076886
    Abstract: In a method for producing a backrest rear panel from at least one organic sheet, a plurality of reinforcing beads and a frame-shaped bead, which circles the reinforcing beads, are formed in at least one organic sheet. In a molding tool, a rib structure is formed in the circling frame-shaped bead on the rear of the backrest rear panel in such a manner that a rib structure closes flush with the rear of the backrest rear panel, with the result that an even surface is formed on the rear of the backrest rear panel. A bonded connection is formed between the organic sheet and rib structure with the result that a one-piece component is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicants: Johnson Controls GmbH, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH
    Inventors: David Ribaric, Bernd Meier, Vedat Nuyan, Annett Linemann, Carsten Höfer, Jerome Coulton, Peter Classen
  • LOCKING DEVICE FOR A HEADREST
    Publication number: 20150076884
    Abstract: A locking device for a headrest has a headrest rod, a guide sleeve for the headrest rod and a blocking element. The blocking element is displaceable relative to the guide sleeve between a locking position, in which the blocking element is in engagement with a recess in the headrest rod, and a unlocking position, in which the blocking element is not in engagement with recesses in the headrest rod. The blocking element is pivotable in relation to the guide sleeve about an axis of rotation parallel to the headrest rod. The blocking element is mounted in the guide sleeve such that, when there is a relative rotational movement between the guide sleeve and the headrest rod, the blocking element rotates at least partially jointly in conjunction with the headrest rod about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Martin, Richard Johnathan Howells, Ivan Jakubec
  • Crash-active headrest having a locking pushbutton
    Patent number: 8979202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a crash-active headrest of a motor vehicle seat having a head part at least partially displaceable in the direction of the head of a seat occupant for comfort and/or safety purposes, and that can be locked in said position by means of a form-fit and/or frictional connection means, said headrest comprising means for transitioning the form-fit and/or frictional connection means from a locked into an unlocked position, characterized thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Schmitz
  • DECELERATION DEVICE FOR A DIRECTLY ELECTROMECHANICALLY ACTUATED PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IN A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DECELERATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150072824
    Abstract: A deceleration device is used for a directly electromechanically actuated planetary gear assembly in a seat adjustment mechanism. The deceleration device is integrated into the structural unit consisting of the planetary gear assembly and the electromechanical actuator therefor. Also described is a method for operating a deceleration device for a directly electromechanically actuated planetary gear assembly in a seat adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicants: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventor: Ingo Kienke
  • DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY DRIVING A LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20150069807
    Abstract: A device is for electrically driving a longitudinal adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat, which mechanism includes two individual rails. The device for electrically driving a longitudinal adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a separate electric driving device for each individual rail. Each of the driving devices is designed as an electromechanically actuated planetary gear assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicants: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventor: Ingo Kienke
  • Motor vehicle seat and method for transferring a seatback from the use position to a stowed position
    Patent number: 8974001
    Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat, in particular to a rear seat for rear rows of seats of motor vehicles. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for shifting a first and second component relative to a base part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Fahl, Tobias Ewald
  • LOCKING UNIT FOR A VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20150054320
    Abstract: A locking unit (10) for a vehicle seat (1) includes a pivotally mounted rotary latch (20) for locking to a bolt (12), and a detent (30) which secures the locking unit (10) in the locked state in the event of a crash, in which the rotary latch (20) supports itself on a first contact point against the detent (30). The rotary latch (20) also supports itself on a second contact point in the event of a deformation of the latch (20) in the event of a crash. The second contact point is provided on the detent (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventor: Patrick Handl
  • INCLINATION-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT
    Publication number: 20150054325
    Abstract: A head restraint allows adjustment of the angle of inclination of a support structure relative to a holding structure, in particular a holding bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Dillinger, Thomas Jakubec
  • Recliner mechanism
    Patent number: 8961056
    Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle component includes a first fitting part arranged on an axis of rotation and a second fitting part arranged on the axis of rotation. The relative position of the first fitting part and the second fitting part with respect to each other is adjustable. The adjusting device also includes an eccentric arranged on and rotatable about the axis of rotation and a plurality of first rotating members arranged concentrically about the eccentric. The first rotating members are configured to roll along the first fitting part. The adjusting device further includes a plurality of subcomponents that each include a first fitting-part element of the first fitting part and a second fitting-part element of the second fitting part. The plurality of subcomponents are arranged substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry that extends at right angles to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Otto, Ingo Kienke, Martin Zynda, Joachim Blenz, Kirubaharan Albert, Mario Budweg
  • Display unit comprising a projection screen for a head-up display
    Patent number: 8937765
    Abstract: A display unit includes a projection screen for a head-up display. The projection screen is mounted and arranged in a carrier element in such a way that it can pivot about an axis of inclination, the incline of the screen being adjustable by a pivoting device. The pivoting device includes at least one worm gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Hopf, Alexander Noel, Horst Rumpf
  • ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A SEAT
    Publication number: 20140361137
    Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of a seat, in particular of a vehicle seat, has at least one fixing device for securing the position of the seat, which device has at least one locking element, each of which, in the locking position thereof locks at least two guide parts of the device to each other, which are held such that they can move in relation to each other, wherein at least one traction mechanism, with which the locking element can be moved out of the locking position thereof, is coupled to the locking element. A preloading clement is associated with the traction mechanism, which preloading element acts directly on a section of the traction mechanism and preloads the traction mechanism without play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Heinrich, Thomas Ruckriegel
  • METHOD FOR JOINING WORKPIECE LAYERS AND CONNECTING ELEMENT AND JOINING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140331478
    Abstract: A method for joining at least two workpiece layers (1, 2) by introducing a connecting element (10) with a coating (15) applied externally to the connecting element (10), where the connecting element (10) is guided, in particular punched, through the first workpiece layer (1) by a ram (26), forming a cut surface (1), and penetrates at least partially into the second workpiece layer and is deformed by a die (21) such that it connects the at least two workpiece layers (1, 2) together in a form-fitting manner. The connecting element (10) is heated such that the coating (15) applied externally to the connecting element (10) melts and wets, in particular completely closes, the cut surface in the first workpiece layer (1); after a cooling process, the re-solidified coating (15) adheres to the cut surface of the first workpiece layer (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Dannheisig, Jesus Galan, Bernd Gross, Axel Koever
  • Head rest for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8882193
    Abstract: A head rest for a vehicle seat includes: at least one first section that is oriented towards the head of the seat occupant, a second section, and a third section, wherein the second section is arranged essentially between the first and third sections. In the event of an accident, the first section can be displaced in the direction of displacement, due to the effect of a relative displacement of the second section from a working position into a safety position in the direction of the head of the seat occupant. The relative movement of the sections is a rotation about an essentially parallel rotational axis in the direction of displacement. A mounting of the first section in relation to the second section is provided during the relative displacement about the rotational axis. The first section comprises a first bearing surface and the second section comprises a second bearing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Ernst-Otto Fröse, Thomas Dillinger, Alexander Hasler
  • Locking device with signal structure
    Patent number: 8882161
    Abstract: A device in a vehicle for locking and unlocking a locking pin of a component includes using a locking hook that cooperates non-positively or positively with the locking pin to provide an unlocked position and a locked position. The locking hook is actuated between the unlocked position and the locked position by an actuating component. The device includes a signaling means for emitting a mechanical signal to at least one of another of the device and a display. The signaling means is connected to and cooperates with the actuating component to emit the mechanical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Willing, Stefan Haida, Alfred Pastoors
  • Arrangement for mounting carriers for projection screens of head-up-displays
    Patent number: 8879149
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a projection screen for a head-up-display, which can be attached in a removable fashion to a windscreen of a vehicle in the driver's field of vision, contains a mount for the projection screen, which mount forms a detachable connection with a base frame. The mount has a carrier on which the projection screen is mounted and which can be connected to the base frame by at least two magnetic coupling points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Kunze, Horst Rumpf
  • Device and Method for Adjusting a Seat Position
    Publication number: 20140319895
    Abstract: A device for adjusting a seat position of a vehicle seat allows for an automatic or automated adjustment of the seat position of the relevant vehicle seat. The device includes at least one vehicle seat, at least one first sensor unit for determining physical parameters of a potential vehicle passenger located outside of the vehicle and/or at least one input device and/or at least one second sensor unit for determining the scat position of the vehicle seat, and at least one control unit. A method is provided for the automatic or automated adjustment of a seat position of a vehicle seat by a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GMBH
    Inventors: Wei Lange-Mao, Andreas Eppinger
  • Backrest lid
    Patent number: 8864184
    Abstract: A pivotable vehicle component is usable as a load or pass-through in a vehicle seat and include a pivotable latch which prevents the pivotable component from being unlatched from a force being applied by luggage (or other objects) during rapid decelerations such as in a crash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Thies, Andreas Irgang, Lars Lettenmayer, Michael Janzen
  • INJECTION-MOLDED PART, COMPOUND AND PRODUCTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20140309341
    Abstract: A cellulose-based natural fiber is added to an injection-molded plastic part, especially a fitting for the interior of a motor vehicle. In this manner, the strength of the part is increased and the fibers do not show on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBH
    Inventor: David Ribaric
  • LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR
    Publication number: 20140286029
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device (1) for a vehicle interior, comprising a light guide element (4) having a light coupling surface and a light decoupling surface, wherein a luminous flux can be introduced into the light coupling surface by means of at least one light source, wherein the light guide element (4) is retained at least in some sections in a frame element (2) at the edges thereof. According to the invention, the at least one light source is arranged in the frame element (2) in such a way that the light decoupling surface (13) extends substantially perpendicularly to the light coupling surface, wherein the light guide element (4) is structured at least in some sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Mueller
  • Vehicle seat assembly
    Patent number: 8827370
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly method for forming a seating structure for a vehicle seat, having a cross support (2) and a side support (3). For this purpose the cross support comprises at least one detent means (15), and the side support has at least one complementary detent means (8). During assembly, the detent means and the complementary detent means engage in each other, wherein the side support and the assembly support are positioned substantially perpendicular to each other. The cross support encompasses the side support for the engagement. The invention further relates to a seating structure produced in this way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls GmbH
    Inventor: Ludger Muhlenbrock