Richard K Eschebach

US Patent:

7407213, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/931702

Inventors:

Richard Eschebach - Grosse Pointe Shores MI, US
William Bowes - Macomb MI, US
Nandkumar Rangnekar - Stering Heights MI, US
Rahul Joshi - Farmington Hills MI, US
Robert Gaines - Waterford MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. - MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/00

US Classification:

296 571

Abstract:

A vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure is provided with a rear end structure, a tailgate pivotally coupled to the rear end structure, and a lift assist device connected between the rear end structure and the tailgate. The rear end structure includes a first wall, a hinge plate having a plate portion disposed on an inboard side of the first wall portion and a pivot bearing sleeve extending from the plate portion through an opening of the first wall, and a nut plate disposed on an outboard side of the first wall and coupled to the hinge plate. A bellcrank arm is provided that has a first end attached to the tailgate and a second end offset from a tailgate pivot axis. The first end extends through the pivot bearing sleeve. The lift assist device dampens the tailgate during opening and applies a closing torque to the tailgate during closing.

US Patent:

7488032, Feb 10, 2009

Filed:

Sep 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/522728

Inventors:

Yogesh Thakar - Farmington Hills MI, US
Chau Chaay - Farmington Hills MI, US
Nandkumar Rangnekar - Farmington Hills MI, US
Richard Eschebach - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/08

US Classification:

296198, 296191

Abstract:

An attachment joint can provide in combination a plastic over-fender member connectable to a fender of a motor vehicle, a plastic fascia member connectable to a fender, and a complementary attachment coupling located between the over-fender member and the fascia member for interlocking engagement with one another and for holding the over-fender member with respect to the fascia member in at least two directions. The coupling can have a first mating portion molded with the over-fender member and a second mating portion molded with the fascia member. The first and second mating portions can define a hook and slot joint combination.

US Patent:

20060202500, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/077112

Inventors:

Richard Eschebach - Grosse Pointe Shores MI, US
William Bowes - Macomb MI, US
Nandkumar Rangnekar - Sterling Heights MI, US
Rahul Joshi - Farmington Hills MI, US
Robert Gaines - Waterford MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 25/00

US Classification:

296057100

Abstract:

A vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure is disclosed that includes a vehicle rear end structure, a vehicle tailgate and a lift assist device. The vehicle rear end structure includes first and second walls that extend generally perpendicular to one another. A hinge reinforcement bracket has first and second reinforcing parts. The first reinforcing part is fastened on the first wall and the second reinforcing part is fastened on the second wall. A vehicle tailgate is pivotally coupled to the hinge reinforcement bracket and the rear end structure to open and close by rotation about a tailgate pivot axis. A lift assist device is operably connected to the tailgate hinge and the vehicle rear end structure to dampen opening movement and to apply a closing torque to tailgate hinge during closing movement of the vehicle tailgate.

US Patent:

20070145761, Jun 28, 2007

Filed:

Dec 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/637186

Inventors:

Richard Eschebach - Grosse Pointe Shores MI, US
William Bowes - Macomb MI, US
Nandkumar Rangnekar - Sterling Heights MI, US
Rahul Joshi - Farmington Hills MI, US
Robert Gaines - Waterford MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 33/03

US Classification:

296057100

Abstract:

A vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure is disclosed that includes a vehicle rear end structure, a vehicle tailgate and a lift assist device. The vehicle rear end structure includes first and second walls that extend generally perpendicular to one another. A hinge reinforcement bracket has first and second reinforcing parts. The first reinforcing part is fastened on the first wall and the second reinforcing part is fastened on the second wall. A vehicle tailgate is pivotally coupled to the hinge reinforcement bracket and the rear end structure to open and close by rotation about a tailgate pivot axis. A lift assist device is operably connected to the tailgate hinge and the vehicle rear end structure to dampen opening movement and to apply a closing torque to tailgate hinge during closing movement of the vehicle tailgate.

US Patent:

20070200779, Aug 30, 2007

Filed:

Feb 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/362501

Inventors:

Adam Cheang - Farmington Hills MI, US
Nandkumar Rangnekar - Farmington Hills MI, US
Richard Eschebach - GrossePointe Shores MI, US

Assignee:

Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

H01Q 1/32

US Classification:

343713000

Abstract:

A vehicle security system includes a bumper assembly, an antenna and a controller. The bumper assembly includes an energy absorbing portion and a cover portion overlying the energy absorbing portion. The antenna is supported by the energy absorbing portion and covered by the cover portion of the bumper assembly. The controller is electrically connected to the antenna to process a signal within a prescribed proximity of the antenna.