Patents Assigned to Yazaki North America
  • DETERMINATION OF VALIDITY OF BI-LEVEL DIGITAL SIGNAL VIA DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION
    Publication number: 20130226500
    Abstract: A system for testing the output of a digital gauge controller is disclosed. The system is configured to receive a multi-component digital signal and test if a plurality of thresholds are reached for individual components of the digital signal. If a first expected level is met, the system then determines if a second component of the multi-component signal meets a second expected level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Kevin D. Russo
  • DETERMINATION OF STEPPER MOTOR POSITION VIA DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION
    Publication number: 20130226497
    Abstract: A method for evaluating a gauge controller is disclosed. The method includes counting a number of high pulses for a plurality of signal types until either each of the control signals present low signals. After the number of high signals are counted, an angular offset of a gauged needle is calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Kevin D. Russo
  • ACCORDION-STYLE GROMMET WITH SHAPE-INFLUENCING STIFFENERS
    Publication number: 20130180759
    Abstract: A grommet for housing electrical wires constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure includes a mounting structure, a tube, and a plurality of stiffeners. The mounting structure is configured to mount to a panel of a vehicle, the mounting structure defining a first passage extending therethrough. The tube extends from the mounting structure and defines a second passage in communication with the first passage. The tube includes a corrugated portion having a plurality of ridges and a plurality of grooves interposed between the plurality of ridges. The stiffeners are interposed between those of the plurality of ridges that are disposed within a zone of the corrugated portion. The stiffeners extend partially around a circumference of the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Jerome Gniewek
  • HARNESS SERVICE LOOP RETAINER
    Publication number: 20130153716
    Abstract: A wire harness retainer assembly can generally include a strap member and a loop retainer. A housing portion can comprise a housing body that defines a receiving portion and a pair of apertures formed therethrough. The loop retainer can have a distal insertion end and form a loop that is configured to loop around a portion of the wire harness. The loop retainer can further comprise a pair of detents. The loop retainer can be configured to be slidably inserted into the receiving portion of the housing portion to an installed position where the detents are received by the pair of apertures. In this regard, the wire harness retainer assembly provides a simple and convenient way to capture the extra length of a wire harness service loop while providing an easily removable connection when service to a specified control module is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Michael P. Lothamer
  • JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY HAVING AN OVER-TRAVEL SPRING
    Publication number: 20130153288
    Abstract: A junction box assembly includes a housing member and an electrical component. The housing member has a housing surface and a component receptacle having a pair of opposing sidewalls coupled to the housing surface. Each sidewall has a locking opening disposed therein and each locking opening defines a locking surface. A post is arranged within the component receptacle and extends from the housing surface for a predetermined distance to a post surface. The electrical component is received in the component receptacle and has a component surface adjacent the post surface and a barb received in each locking opening. The post applies a force to the electrical component for retaining the barb against the locking surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: James Thomas Jetton, Eric Scott Smolen, Jason Robert Degen
  • Connector
    Patent number: 8454378
    Abstract: A connector is provided that may include first and second housings. The first housing may include a first body and a lock arm. The first body may include a first receptacle. The lock arm may be pivotably coupled to the first body. The second housing may include a second body having a second receptacle and a support member. The first and second housings may be engageable with each other in a first position and a second position and movable relative to each other from the first position to the second position. The lock arm may be deflectable relative to the support member when the first and second housings are in the first position. The support member may restrict deflection of the lock arm when the first and second housings are in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Osterhart, Kent Edward Younglove
  • LEVER-ACTION CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130108357
    Abstract: A connector assembly that includes a first connector, a lever, a second connector and a link. The lever is pivotally mounted to the first connector for movement about a pivot axis between a first lever position and a second lever position. The second connector has a lug. The link is pivotally coupled to the lever at a location that is spaced apart from the pivot axis. The link has a coupling member with a slotted interior aperture and an engagement tab. The lug is received into the slotted interior aperture when the lever is in the first lever position. The engagement tab engages the lug to inhibit relative movement of the second connector away from the coupling member when the lever is moved from the first lever position to the second lever position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Alexander J. Advey
  • CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL POSITIONING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20130095692
    Abstract: A connector assembly according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first connector housing and a sliding mechanism. The first connector housing includes a first power terminal cavity and a retaining member. The sliding mechanism slidably engages the first connector housing and includes a first locking member fixed to a first signal terminal cavity. The first locking member includes a first projection. The retaining member may be configured to engage the first projection when the first connector is disconnected from the second connector such that the first signal terminal cavity is maintained in an axially retracted position relative to the first power terminal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Bryan D. Cole
  • Connector assembly for assembling/disassembling four connectors using a staged-release member
    Patent number: 8398415
    Abstract: An assembly may include a first connector, a second connector, a third connector, a fourth connector, and a staged-release member. The second connector may be configured to matingly engage the first connector. The fourth connector may be configured to matingly engage the third connector. The staged-release member may include first and second portions. The first portion may be secured relative to the first and third connectors. The second portion may be movable relative to the first portion between a first position restricting axial separation of the second connector from the first connector and a second position allowing axial separation of the second connector from the first connector. The fourth connector may restrict movement of the second portion from the first position to the second position while the fourth connector is matingly engaged with the third connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Jetton
  • Fiber Optic Connector/Dust Cover Organizer
    Publication number: 20130064520
    Abstract: A device 10 for organizing an array of optical fiber cables (14) terminated with fiber optic connectors (20). The device includes a base plate (22) having a plurality of mounting sites (24) configured to receive a like plurality of dust covers (20) for the respective fiber optic connectors (18). Two or more base plates (22) may be stacked through use of stacking spacers (42) to increase the number of mounting sites (24). The device 10 maintains the array of optical fiber cables during manufacture, shipping and handling, eliminating snarling of the individual optical fiber cables (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Masakazu Nakano, Jason Miller
  • CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20130052850
    Abstract: A connector is provided that may include first and second housings. The first housing may include a first body and a lock arm. The first body may include a first receptacle. The lock arm may be pivotably coupled to the first body. The second housing may include a second body having a second receptacle and a support member. The first and second housings may be engageable with each other in a first position and a second position and movable relative to each other from the first position to the second position. The lock arm may be deflectable relative to the support member when the first and second housings are in the first position. The support member may restrict deflection of the lock arm when the first and second housings are in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Osterhart, Kent Edward Younglove
  • SERVICE DISCONNECT COVER WITH FUSE/TERMINAL RETENTION
    Publication number: 20130043971
    Abstract: An assembly in which a housing and cover enclose an electric component and lock the electric component into place is provided. The electric component has two L-shaped terminals with notches formed in them that provide lock surfaces for the housing body. The housing body has locking arms that flex during installation and lock the electric component into place by mating with the lock surfaces. The cover body has bosses which push down upon the electric component during installation and lock pins which lock the flexible locking arms into place. The lock pins occupy the space between the locking arms and the backstops of the housing body thereby preventing the locking arms from moving out of position and disengaging the lock surfaces of the locking arms and terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Serviceable inline AC fuse holder
    Patent number: 8342885
    Abstract: An inline fuse holder for housing a fuse that electrically connects first and second wire terminals is provided. The inline fuse holder can generally include a cannulated fuse holder housing having a cylindrical inner periphery. The fuse holder housing can have a first end that defines a first opening, and a second end that defines a second opening. The first and second ends comprise first locking features. A first wire connector includes a connector housing that defines a through bore. The connector housing can have a boss configured to be received by the first opening of the fuse holder housing. The first wire connector further includes a second locking feature that is configured to selectively lock with one of the first locking features in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas Jetton
  • Reverse current protection methods and systems for trailer tow
    Patent number: 8344541
    Abstract: A reverse current protection system for a vehicle electrical system that communicates with a trailer electrical system generally includes a mode determination module that receives a reverse current flow detection signal and that selectively determines a field effect transistor (FET) operating mode to be a reverse on mode based on the reverse current flow detection signal. A current flow control module generates a current flow control signal to a field effect transistor to control the field effect transistor based on the determined FET operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kang Li, Alain Grenier
  • SERVICEABLE INLINE AC FUSE HOLDER
    Publication number: 20120289086
    Abstract: An inline fuse holder for housing a fuse that electrically connects first and second wire terminals is provided. The inline fuse holder can generally include a cannulated fuse holder housing having a cylindrical inner periphery. The fuse holder housing can have a first end that defines a first opening, and a second end that defines a second opening. The first and second ends comprise first locking features. A first wire connector includes a connector housing that defines a through bore. The connector housing can have a boss configured to be received by the first opening of the fuse holder housing. The first wire connector further includes a second locking feature that is configured to selectively lock with one of the first locking features in the installed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: James Thomas Jetton
  • Method and circuit for providing a balancing current in a charge circuit interrupt device
    Patent number: 8203308
    Abstract: A charge circuit interrupt device comprises a ground fault interrupt module, a current generation module and a current injection module. The ground fault interrupt module disconnects a load from a charging source when a current imbalance exceeds a threshold. The current generation module generates a balancing current based on the current imbalance. The current injection module inputs the balancing current into the charging source to oppose the current imbalance. The charge circuit interrupt device may further include an input balance disable control module that disables the current generation module from generating the balancing current when the current imbalance exceeds the threshold, and a current isolation module that isolates the charging source and the ground fault interrupt module, the current generation module and the current injection module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Y. Guo, Yongmin Sheng, Xiaopeng Wang
  • Connector assembly
    Patent number: 8137142
    Abstract: A connector assembly can include a first housing, a second housing and a connector position assurance insert. The second housing can be configured to mate with the first housing in a mated configuration such that a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal are coupled. The connector position assurance insert can be coupled to the first and second housing in the mated configuration and can include a first flexible lock member at a first end and a second flexible lock member at a second end opposite the first end. In the mated configuration, the first flexible lock member mates with the first locking feature and the second flexible lock member mates with the second locking feature such that the first housing, the second housing and the connector position assurance insert are fixedly secured at an appropriate locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Patrick Dawson, Jeremy Joseph Gagnon
  • Cord wrap and charging cable assembly
    Patent number: D649017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly Ann Stieler
  • Cord wrap and charging cable assembly
    Patent number: D670995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly Ann Stieler
  • Serviceable inline AC fuse holder
    Patent number: D671079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas Jetton