Patents by Inventor Yoshinori Wakana

Yoshinori Wakana has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10238012
    Abstract: An electronic control device is provided with a resin base, a substrate, and a resin cover. The resin base has at least one opening part. The resin cover formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom is fixed on an inner surface of the resin base forming the opening part. The resin cover has a slit. The substrate has a card edge connector to be inserted into the slit. An electronic component is mounted on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD
    Inventors: Yoshinori Wakana, Masaru Kamoshida, Takeshi Igarashi, Kiyotaka Kanno
  • Patent number: 9949394
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a motor vehicle internal combustion engine control apparatus which is constructed as a waterproof structure capable of having a long life while minimizing an increase in surface area of a case and a cover, thereby enabling miniaturization, decrease in cost, and increase in reliability to be satisfied. The motor vehicle internal combustion engine control apparatus is equipped with a substrate, a connector, and a case and cover which enclose the substrate, a waterproofing adhesive being disposed at a junction part between the cover and the case. Recessed portions are disposed at the junction part between the case and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Kamoshida, Yoshinori Wakana
  • Publication number: 20170172006
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a motor vehicle internal combustion engine control apparatus which is constructed as a waterproof structure capable of having a long life while minimizing an increase in surface area of a case and a cover, thereby enabling miniaturization, decrease in cost, and increase in reliability to be satisfied. The motor vehicle internal combustion engine control apparatus is equipped with a substrate, a connector, and a case and cover which enclose the substrate, a waterproofing adhesive being disposed at a junction part between the cover and the case. Recessed portions are disposed at the junction part between the case and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Masaru KAMOSHIDA, Yoshinori WAKANA
  • Patent number: 9661765
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic control device having a high-grade heat sink that: does not require tight control at the time of manufacturing; does not restrict the range of electronic components that can be used; is structurally simple; can be produced at a higher production rate; and is cost-effective. In this device, when a circuit board 14 having an electronic component 13 thereon is placed in a non-metal (resin) housing having: a housing base 11 integrally comprising via a partition wall 11a a connector inserting section 18 used for electrical connection with an external mating connector (not illustrated); and a housing cover 12 attached to the housing base 11, part of the board 14 is inserted into an insertion hole provided in the partition wall 11a so that it is exposed inside the connector inserting section 16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Wakana, Masaru Kamoshida, Yasuro Kameshiro, Takashi Hattori, Takashi Igarashi
  • Patent number: 9510438
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic control device having a high-grade heat sink that: does not require tight control at the time of manufacturing; is structurally simple; can be produced at a higher production rate; and is cost-effective. In this device, when a circuit board 14 having an electronic component 13 thereon is placed in a non-metal (resin) housing having: a housing base 11 integrally comprising via a partition wall lie a connector inserting section 18 used for electrical connection with an external mating connector (not illustrated); and a housing cover 12 attached to the housing base 11, part of the board 14 is inserted into an insertion hole provided in the partition wall lie so that it is exposed inside the connector inserting section 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Wakana, Takeshi Igarashi, Yasuro Kameshiro, Takashi Hattori, Masaru Kamoshida
  • Patent number: 9497866
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic control device which has a circuit board fixing structure with a simple configuration and suppresses a phenomenon of falling off of the circuit board from a case body by mechanical external force. An elastically deformable engaging part and an engaged part for complementarily engaging with this engagement part are provided on a circuit board or a case body. When the circuit board is slid and housed in a guide rail part formed inside the case body, the engaging part is deformed. When the circuit board reaches a predetermined position, the engaging part is engaged with the engaged part formed at the circuit board or the case body. With this configuration, the case body and the circuit board can be reliably fixed with a simple configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Wakana, Masaru Kamoshida, Yasuro Kameshiro
  • Publication number: 20160249489
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic control device capable of ensuring a waterproof property while suppressing a number of components. An electronic control device 100A is provided with a resin base 11, a substrate 12, and a resin cover 13. The resin base 11 has at least one opening part OP1. The resin cover 13 formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom is fixed on an inner surface of the resin base 11 forming the opening part OP1. The resin cover 13 has a slit 13a. The substrate 12 has a card edge connector 12a to be inserted into the slit 13a. An electronic component 14 is mounted on the substrate 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori WAKANA, Masaru KAMOSHIDA, Takeshi IGARASHI, Kiyotaka KANNO
  • Publication number: 20160143158
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic control device which has a circuit board fixing structure with a simple configuration and suppresses a phenomenon of falling off of the circuit board from a case body by mechanical external force. An elastically deformable engaging part and an engaged part for complementarily engaging with this engagement part are provided on a circuit board or a case body. When the circuit board is slid and housed in a guide rail part formed inside the case body, the engaging part is deformed. When the circuit board reaches a predetermined position, the engaging part is engaged with the engaged part formed at the circuit board or the case body. With this configuration, the case body and the circuit board can be reliably fixed with a simple configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Yoshinori WAKANA (deceased), Masaru KAMOSHIDA, Yasuro KAMESHIRO
  • Publication number: 20150305169
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic control device having a high-grade heat sink that: does not require tight control at the time of manufacturing; does not restrict the range of electronic components that can be used; is structurally simple; can be produced at a higher production rate; and is cost-effective. In this device, when a circuit board 14 having an electronic component 13 thereon is placed in a non-metal (resin) housing having: a housing base 11 integrally comprising via a partition wall 11a a connector inserting section 18 used for electrical connection with an external mating connector (not illustrated); and a housing cover 12 attached to the housing base 11, part of the board 14 is inserted into an insertion hole provided in the partition wall 11a so that it is exposed inside the connector inserting section 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori WAKANA, Masaru KAMOSHIDA, Yasuro KAMESHIRO, Takashi HATTORI, Takashi IGARASHI
  • Publication number: 20150289357
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic control. device having a high-grade heat sink that: does not require tight control at the time of manufacturing; is structurally simple; can be produced at a higher production rate; and is cost-effective. In this device, when a circuit board 14 having an electronic component 13 thereon is placed in a non-metal (resin) housing having: a housing base 11 integrally comprising via a partition wall lie a connector inserting section 18 used for electrical connection with an external mating connector (not illustrated); and a housing cover 12 attached to the housing base 11, part of the board 14 is inserted into an insertion hole provided in the partition wall lie so that it is exposed inside the connector inserting section 18. When a convex-shaped metal part 15, used as a heat sink, having a flange 15a on the bottom side is attached from an opening provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Yoshinori Wakana, Takeshi Igarashi, Yasuro Kameshiro, Takashi Hattori, Masaru Kamoshida
  • Patent number: 8873242
    Abstract: Automotive control unit having two connectors is provided in an uncomplicated configuration that allows holding durability to be ensured against high external force upon insertion of the connectors, watertightness in a severer environment, and high reliable connecting portions. The automotive control unit includes a board 100 on which an electronic device is mounted; a first connector directly inserted into and attached to a device to be controlled; a second connector 200 for connecting to another control unit; and a housing which holds the board and includes a cover 130 and a case 500 to which the first and second connectors 300 and 200, respectively, are attached. The first connector 300 is configured to be secured to the housing from the outside of the housing. The second connector 200 is held by and secured onto the board and then secured to the housing from the inside of the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Wakana, Masaru Kamoshida, Takeshi Igarashi
  • Publication number: 20120127677
    Abstract: Automotive control unit having two connectors is provided in an uncomplicated configuration that allows holding durability to be ensured against high external force upon insertion of the connectors, watertightness in a severer environment, and high reliable connecting portions. The automotive control unit includes a board 100 on which an electronic device is mounted; a first connector directly inserted into and attached to a device to be controlled; a second connector 200 for connecting to another control unit; and a housing which houses and holds the board and includes a cover 130 and a case 500 to which the first and second connectors 300 and 200, respectively, are attached. The first connector 300 is configured to be secured to the housing from the outside of the housing. The second connector 200 is held by and secured onto the board and then secured to the housing from the inside of the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Yoshinori WAKANA, Masaru Kamoshida, Takeshi Igarashi
  • Publication number: 20090007399
    Abstract: A strength of engagingly locking a second member to a first member is remarkably improved without causing deterioration in workability, even when improvement in the locking strength between two members is attempted using a clip. In order to lock and fix a connector housing 19 to a rotor housing 15 in an erected state, an engagement force occurs and acts between a locking claw 27 and a locking part 45, via an insertion locking male part 29 provided in a connector housing 19. By this engagement force, the movement of the insertion locking male part 29 in the inserting/extracting direction is regulated. Further, by inserting the clip 23 from the direction almost at a right angle to the inserting direction of the insertion locking male part 29, a mechanical mutual action occurs between the clip 23 and a pair of insertion engagement parts 40a and 40b, thus secondarily regulating the movement of the insertion locking male part 29 in the inserting/extracting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: NILES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Sato, Yoshinori Wakana