Enrico Debra Fin

US Patent:

6415550, Jul 9, 2002

Filed:

Feb 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/498401

Inventors:

Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Systems, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

E06B 716

US Classification:

49442, 49360, 49349

Abstract:

A window lift mechanism including a rail, cursor and motor for moving a window. The rail provides a guide for the path of the window, when it is attached to the cursor, and houses a stator circuit associated with the motor. The motor also includes a moving element with suitable magnetic elements for generating a magnetic field perpendicular to the stator circuit. When the stator is engaged the magnetic field is cut thereby generating a directional force.

US Patent:

6427385, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Jan 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/761319

Inventors:

Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

E05F 1124

US Classification:

49340, 49362

Abstract:

A window lift mechanism is provided that includes a mounting member and one or more guides which may be integrally formed with the mounting member. The guide includes a cross-sectional shape and defines a path along which the window panel moves. A glass bar assembly is supported on the guide and is movable relative thereto along the path. The glass bar assembly includes a glass bar that supports the glass panel and a drive block that moves relative to the glass bar in a direction transverse to the guide path. A drive mechanism, which preferably includes a worm gear and a drive motor, is supported on the mounting member. The drive motor and the worm gear are supported by a support and a bracket, which are integrally formed with the mounting member. The worm gear is received within a threaded aperture in the drive block. The drive motor rotatingly drives the worm gear to move the glass bar assembly along the path defined by the guides.

US Patent:

6430872, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Aug 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/635601

Inventors:

Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

E05F 1508

US Classification:

49349, 49360

Abstract:

A control utilizes a unique linear motor for a vehicle closure system that has a plurality of rungs crossing between side pieces. The rungs are made to provide an individual signal to a sensor such that the sensor can identify the location of the closure as it passes the rungs. In one example the distance between adjacent rungs is varied such that each of the distances are unique. In this way, the control can identify the actual location of the closure by identifying the particular signal. In other embodiments the rungs are made to each be individual in some fashion. As an example, the size of each rung can be varied.

US Patent:

6474725, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Jun 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/872667

Inventors:

John Andrew Sotiroff - Bloomfield Hills MI
Roch Joseph Tolinski - Howell MI
Charles Berry Hopson - Lebanon TN
George Rene Chene - Sterling Heights MI
Simon Blair Dobson - Folkestone, GB
Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62D 3306

US Classification:

29619011, 296 2611, 2961466

Abstract:

The present invention provides a reconfigurable intermediate panel (RIP) arranged between the cab and the cargo bed of a vehicle. The vehicle has a vehicle body structure that separates the cab and the cargo bed. The RIP is arranged within an opening in the vehicle body structure for providing access to the cab from the cargo bed. The RIP includes a door structure having first and second opposing portions adjacent to opposing sides of the opening when the RIP is in a closed position. A plurality of cable spans the first and second portions for strengthening the door structure and barring the entry of cargo from the cargo bed into the cab when the structure is in the closed position. In one embodiment, the cables extend from opposing portions of a door frame. In another embodiment, the cables are embedded in a plastic panel, which is secured to a door frame. Accordingly, the above invention provides an RIP that provides an improved structural barrier between the cargo bed and the cab from heavy cargo.

US Patent:

6516983, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Jul 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/916120

Inventors:

John Andrew Sotiroff - Villa Hills KY
Roch Joseph Tolinski - Howell MI
Charles Berry Hopson - Lebanon TN
George Rene Chene - Sterling Heights MI
Simon Blair Dobson - Folkstone, GB
Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 700

US Classification:

224281, 224403, 224542, 224554, 224564

Abstract:

A cargo supporting device supports cargo within a vehicle compartment in more than one position. The cargo supporting device includes at least one moveable panel having a cargo supporting surface. The moveable panel moves from a first position that is relatively distant from a cargo access point to a second position that is closer to the cargo access point. The moveable panel effectively brings one or more cargo items closer to an individual to make them more readily accessible.

US Patent:

6538400, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

May 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/850771

Inventors:

Craig Rae Fowler - Caen, FR
Jerome Quere - Bieville-Beuville, FR
Dennis A. Kramer - Troy MI
Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI
George Chene - Sterling Heights MI
Ira B. Goldberg - Thousand Oaks CA
Stephen Chiu - Thousand Oaks CA
Charles Hopson - Lebanon TN
Pascal Garrido - Kilworthy, CA
David M. Barry - Stratford Upon Avon, GB
Dan Rogovin - Newbury Park CA

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

H02P 780

US Classification:

318 34, 318139, 318727, 318798, 318801, 318805, 180 651, 180 653, 180 658

Abstract:

An apparatus for controlling multiple vehicle systems includes a single power supply that provides a direct current source. The power supply is comprised of a thirty-six volt (36 V) battery power distribution system. A converter is electrically connected to the power supply to convert direct current to alternating current. A plurality of induction motors are used to operate various vehicle systems. The motors receive alternating current via electrical connections between the converter and the motors. A central processor is connected to relays sending power to each of the motors and provides control signals to the motors based on input from control members used to activate each of the various vehicle systems. At least one sensor is associated with each of the motors to monitor voltage or current of the respective motor and to generate a diagnostic signal that is sent to the processor. The processor generates a warning signal when any of the diagnostic signals indicates that voltage within the respective motor is outside a predetermined range.

US Patent:

6538408, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Apr 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/836898

Inventors:

Craig Rae Fowler - Caen, FR
Dennis A. Kramer - Troy MI
Jerome Quere - Bieville-Beuville, FR
Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI
George Chene - Sterling Heights MI
Stephen Chiu - Thousand Oaks CA
Pascal Garrido - Kilworthy, CA
Ira B. Goldberg - Thousand Oaks CA
Charles Hopson - Lebanon TN
David M. Barry - Stratford Upon Avon, GB
Dan Rogovin - Newbury Park CA

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

H02P 768

US Classification:

318498, 318 85, 318105

Abstract:

A plurality of motors for use in driving accessories on a vehicle, are each powered by three-phase current. A single controller controls the supply three-phase current to the plurality of motors. In another aspect of the invention, pseudothree-phase current is created from a direct current voltage source. A chopping circuit chops the voltage into a plurality of pulses, and a phase shift circuit then creates phase-shifted power signals from those pulses. The present invention thus enables the use of three-phase alternating current motors on a vehicle to drive accessories. This reduces the cost and size of the required motors.

US Patent:

6547298, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

Jul 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/915759

Inventors:

John Andrew Sotiroff - Villa Hills KY
Roch Joseph Tolinski - Howell MI
Charles Berry Hopson - Lebanon TN
George Rene Chene - Sterling Heights MI
Simon Blair Dobson - Folkstone, GB
Enrico Fin - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 502

US Classification:

296 241, 296 2609, 280748, 410129

Abstract:

A reconfigurable intermediate panel provides the capability of reconfiguring the interior space of a vehicle. A first panel portion is moveable in the vehicle between various locations. A second panel portion is supported for movement with the first panel portion and for movement relative to the first panel portion. By selectively extending the second panel portion relative to the first panel portion, the vehicle interior space may be selectively divided and provides isolated vehicle compartments.