Brian T Orr

US Patent:

6405486, Jun 18, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/704120

Inventors:

David Joseph Chapman - Sterling Heights MI
Brian Norman Orr - Chesterfield MI
Joseph Michael Johnson - Huntington Woods MI

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

E05F 1124

US Classification:

49339, 49340, 2961468, 2961461, 296 56

Abstract:

A power operating system for opening and closing a vehicle liftgate has a pair of drive units supported on the vehicle roof and connected to the liftgate for opening and closing the liftgate. Each drive unit includes a bracket that is secured to the vehicle body for supporting several parts including a reversible electric motor, a gear unit and a track. The electric motor drives a segmented drive linkage inside the track via a gear reduction unit and a sprocket. The segmented drive linkage includes an elongated arcuate link arm that slides in an arcuate track portion of the track and a power roller chain that is stored in a storage track portion when the liftgate is closed. The outboard end of the link arm is pivotally connected to the liftgate to open and close the liftgate as the link arm is extended and retracted by the power roller chain.

US Patent:

6571660, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Apr 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/836912

Inventors:

Waldemar Wawrzyniec Gmurowski - Sterling Heights MI
Brian Norman Orr - Chesterfield MI

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G05G 114

US Classification:

74512, 74560

Abstract:

An adjustable pedal assembly includes a support structure adapted to connect to a vehicle, with the support structure defining first and second slots arranged in a spaced-apart manner. A pedal assembly is disposed adjacent the support structure, where the pedal assembly includes a pedal. First and second pins extend from the pedal assembly through the first and second slots whereby the pedal assembly is supported for sliding movement on the support structure along the slots. A linear actuator is interconnected with the pedal assembly for sliding the pedal assembly to a desired position along the support structure. The invention may be adapted for use in connection with brake pedals, clutch pedals, and accelerator pedals. In the case of accelerator pedals, the invention can be adapted for use with conventional pedals as well as electronic throttle control pedals.

US Patent:

6645113, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967257

Inventors:

Brian C. Orr - Macomb MI
John E. Rutt - Macomb Township MI
Richard M. Krzesicki - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16H 4806

US Classification:

475230, 475231, 475336, 74423

Abstract:

A differential gear assembly for an automobile includes an annular ring gear, a differential case, a pair of side gears substantially axially aligned and spaced apart from each other and adapted to be supported by the differential case and to engage an axle shaft of the automobile, and a pair of differential pinion gears substantially axially aligned and spaced apart from each other, and adapted to engage the side gears. A differential pin is secured to and extends diametrically across the ring gear and is adapted to support the differential pinion gears in engagement with the side gears and to allow rotational movement of the differential pinion gears about the differential pin.

US Patent:

6652408, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Dec 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/014394

Inventors:

John E. Rutt - Macomb MI
Brian C. Orr - Macomb MI
Richard M. Krzesicki - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16H 4806

US Classification:

475230, 475231, 475336, 74423

Abstract:

A direct drive differential containing a ring gear and a differential pin attached directly to the ring gear. This arrangement changes the load path through the differential case that allows for a new design to be created. The ring gear has a slot and the differential pin has a flat on the sides that mate together when assembled. The differential pin is round and the ring gear has a radius that mate together when assembled. The ring gear has a diameter machined into the inside ring diameter but allows a pin with slots to be assembled. The pin locks into place in the ring gear by rotating the pin during assembly. The ring gear has a through hole or is drilled and tapped and the differential pin has a hole therefore the two parts can be locked together in place.

US Patent:

6699154, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Jan 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/062073

Inventors:

Brian Christian Orr - Macomb MI
Richard Michael Krzesicki - Ann Arbor MI
John Edward Rutt - Macomb MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F16H 4806

US Classification:

475230, 475331, 74640

Abstract:

A differential gear assembly including a differential housing, a pair of side gears substantially axially aligned and spaced apart from each other supported by the differential housing and engaging an axle half-shaft, and a plurality of pinion gears substantially axially aligned and spaced apart from each other. The pinion gears engage the side gears and include an outwardly facing first side and an inwardly facing second side. A ring gear is mounted externally to the differential housing and includes features which engage the first sides of the pinion gears to support the pinion gears within the differential gear assembly while allowing rotational movement of the pinion gears.

US Patent:

6834904, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/297032

Inventors:

Franck Sauvonnet - Fontenay sous Bois, FR
Brian N. Orr - Chesterfield Township MI
Waldemar W. Gmurowski - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

Peugeot Citroën Automobiles SA - Neuilly sur Seine
Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B62J 2500

US Classification:

296 75

Abstract:

An adjustable footrest ( ) is connected to the floor of a vehicle, in particular, a motor vehicle, and includes a framework structure ( ) having at least one panel ( ) which is inclined toward the front of the vehicle, for accommodating the foot of a driver. A drive mechanism ( ) for causing linear displacement along the axis of the vehicle is fixed to the rear of the panel ( ), and to the floor, for moving the framework structure ( ).

US Patent:

6840883, Jan 11, 2005

Filed:

Dec 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/028242

Inventors:

Brian Christian Orr - Macomb MI, US
John E Rutt - Macomb Township MI, US
Richard Michael Krzesicki - Ann Arbor MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F16H 4806

US Classification:

475230

Abstract:

A differential mechanism with offset, self-aligning spherical side gears and wider side gear separation to provide differential mechanism that is less expensive and easier to assemble. The differential mechanism includes a centerpoint of one surface or gear that is offset from a centerpoint of the chamber or casing along an axle centerline in a direction away from an opposing surface or gear.

US Patent:

7014022, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Feb 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/297033

Inventors:

Franck Sauvonnet - Fontenay sous Bois, FR
Brian N. Orr - Chesterfield Township MI, US
Waldemar W. Gmurowski - Sterling Heights MI, US

Assignee:

Peugeot Citroën Automobiles SA - Neuilly sur Seine
Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G05G 1/14
F16D 67/02

US Classification:

192 13R, 74512, 74522, 180334, 192 99 S

Abstract:

A clutch pedal () for a vehicle, in particular, a motor vehicle, includes at least one side plate () mounted for rotation spindle () connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle. A peg () is fixed to one end of a pedal web () and slides in a first slot () provided in the side plate. A movement mechanism () causes the peg to slide in the slot, defining a length (L) between the rotation spindle of the side plate and the other end of the pedal web. A stud () is mounted in the side plate () at a distance (R) from the rotation spindle, for receiving the end of the rod of the clutch mechanism of the vehicle. The clutch pedal operates to provide a constant step-down ratio (L/R).