Robert E. Henderson - Armada MI George G. Fradl - Chesterfield MI James Albert DeGroot - Macomb Township MI
Assignee:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:
B60J 722
US Classification:
296217
Abstract:
An improved sunroof assembly is provided. The sunroof assembly includes a sunroof portion and an air dam portion. The sunroof portion includes a sunroof panel which is positionable between an open and a closed position. The air dam portion includes an air dam structure, a drive assembly and a wind noise determining portion. The air dam structure is pivotally coupled to the sunroof portion and is positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The drive assembly is coupled to the sunroof portion and the air dam structure and operable for positioning the air dam structure between the retracted position and the extended position. The wind noise determining system determines the amount and characteristics of the noise transmitted into the vehicle passenger compartment through sunroof assembly and generates a signal in response thereto. Drive assembly interprets the signal and selectively repositions air dam structure in predetermined control method to vary the position of air dam structure so as to minimize the wind noise transmitted into a vehicle passenger compartment.
Resumes
Owner Of Riverbend Automotive Group At Riverbend Automotive Group
Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Dec 2003 - Dec 2007
Supervisor
Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Dec 2003 - Dec 2007
Engineering Manager
Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Dec 1998 - Dec 2003
Design Release Engineer
Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Dec 1986 - Dec 1998
Nvh Engineer and Vehicle Development
General Motors Jun 1983 - Nov 1986
Product Development Engineer
Education:
Lawrence Technological University 1979 - 1983
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Fmea Vehicles Dfmea Automotive Continuous Improvement Ppap Engineering Management Automotive Engineering Engineering Root Cause Analysis Apqp Lean Manufacturing Powertrain Product Development Manufacturing Engineering Production Part Approval Process Advanced Product Quality Planning Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Cae
James Degroot (1963-1967), Jane Smith (1976-1980), Percilla Pout (1963-1967), Martin Keur (1967-1971), Daniel Rice (1964-1968), Joe Cool Badboys (1983-1987)