Robert J Schoen

US Patent:

6378933, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Nov 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/706925

Inventors:

Robert M Schoen - West Bloomfield MI
Rao Nuthalapati - Auburn Hills MI
Pamela E Larson - Rochester MI
Nicol M Erickson - Clawson MI
Haili Zhou - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296188, 296209, 296187, 29620302, 29620303

Abstract:

As automotive vehicle frame can be strengthened by reinforcing the tubular frame elements that form the side door openings. A three dimensional core element and rigid foam can be incorporated into each tubular frame element to achieve a significant increase in the frame bending strength, without adding appreciable weight to the vehicle frame.

US Patent:

6880867, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Jun 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/459942

Inventors:

Robert M Schoen - West Bloomfield MI, US
Istvan Rozsa - Royal Oak MI, US
Dale L Gratton - Royal Oak MI, US
David R. Carr - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

E05C003/06

US Classification:

292216, 292DIG 22, 292DIG 65, 74470

Abstract:

A link rod flexibly connecting an exterior door handle of a motor vehicle and a door latching mechanism to prevent actuation of the door latching mechanism as the result of a lateral collision, the link rod comprising: a first section connected to the vehicle door handle; a second section operatively connected to the door latching mechanism; and a lateral connector operatively connecting the first section to the second section. The lateral connector may be a laterally flexible spring, laterally flexible synthetic material, or a hinge point.

US Patent:

20130146382, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/323248

Inventors:

Robert M. Schoen - Oxford MI, US

Assignee:

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60K 28/12

US Classification:

180281

Abstract:

An apparatus may include a latch mechanism, an actuator, and an actuation link. The latch mechanism may be movable to allow and restrict movement of a vehicle door relative to a vehicle frame. The actuator may be configured to be movable by a user to cause corresponding movement of the latch mechanism. The actuation link may interconnect the latch mechanism and the actuator. The actuation link may include a portion that is laterally compliant to absorb a lateral force and axially rigid to transmit motion of the actuator to the latch mechanism.

US Patent:

53583027, Oct 25, 1994

Filed:

Aug 26, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/112020

Inventors:

Robert M. Schoen - West Bloomfield MI
Peter D. Greb - Farmington Hills MI
Rickie A. North - Fenton MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Highland Park MI

International Classification:

B62D 2516

US Classification:

296187

Abstract:

A clip and bracket retainer arrangement for attaching a plastic panel to the subjacent frame of an automotive vehicle enabling controlled distortion free thermal expansion and contraction of the plastic panel relative to the frame. The attaching arrangement includes a retaining clip fixed on an outboard surface of a panel support wall and an L-sectioned bracket comprising a vertical head plate and a horizontal base plate mounted to the frame. The retaining clip, having a U-shape in horizontal cross section, comprises an elongated web formed with foot portion at each end of the clip web. The pair of foot portions extend out of the plane of the web for engagement with the support wall outboard surface defining an elongated slotted clearance therewith. The bracket head plate has a rectangular aperture intermediate its ends defining a forward plate portion adapted for captured in the slotted clearance permitting vertical and longitudinal distortion free thermal growth of the plastic panel and clip relative to the bracket and vehicle frame.

US Patent:

60451467, Apr 4, 2000

Filed:

May 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/082988

Inventors:

Robert M. Schoen - West Bloomfield MI
Kenneth S. Deneau - Troy MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60G 1199

US Classification:

280124166

Abstract:

A suspension system for a motor vehicle includes a torsion member having a generally arcuate longitudinal axis. The suspension system further includes first and second control arms operatively interconnecting first and second vehicle wheels with a frame. The first and second control arms are mounted to the frame for pivotally movement. The torsion member directly connects the first and second control arms and is operative to selectively transfer torque therebetween in response to vertical displacement of the first and second wheels. When the first and second wheels are vertically displaced in unison, no torque is transferred between the control arms and the torsion member merely rotates about its generally arcuate longitudinal axis. When a difference in vertical displacement of the first and second wheels exist, for example, during cornering of the vehicle, each control arm would input opposite rotation in the torsion member, thereby generating a resisting torque.

US Patent:

59510889, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Oct 6, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/944815

Inventors:

Robert M. Schoen - West Bloomfield MI
Bob Barkley - Nepean, CA

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 2510

US Classification:

296 76

Abstract:

A mechanism for assisting the movement of a deck lid of a vehicle includes a transverse torsion bar centrally formed with a central segment oriented perpendicularly to the transverse dimension. A connecting link is pivotably engaged with the central segment and with the deck lid, to establish, along with the central segment, an articulating link interconnecting the torsion and the deck lid. The torsion bar includes left and right torsion elements that are mirror images of each other, with each torsion element including a respective outboard segment that is affixed to the body of the vehicle.

US Patent:

62584383, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Jun 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/334803

Inventors:

Earl P. Loveland - Shelby Township MI
Robert M. Schoen - West Bloomfield MI
Cody McCloud - Auburn Hills MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B32B 324
H04R 102

US Classification:

428137

Abstract:

A substantially acoustically transparent speaker grille is bonded or molded to a rear shelf panel located between the cabin and trunk of a vehicle. The grille is pressed into and laminated between a pair of resin impregnated sheets of fibrous material during a hot press molding operation. The grille and shelf panel is overlaid with a layer of covering fabric so as to present a smooth aesthetic appearance within the vehicle cabin.

US Patent:

63249359, Dec 4, 2001

Filed:

Nov 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/444637

Inventors:

Robert M. Schoen - West Bloomfield MI
Paul Thompson - West Bloomfield MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 118

US Classification:

74493

Abstract:

A vehicle steering assembly includes a mounting bracket for the steering column, such that during a crash situation friction surfaces on the steering column slides through an opening in a plastic block carried by the mounting bracket. The friction surfaces have an interference fit with the opening in the plastic block, so that during normal operation of the vehicle the steering column is effectively locked to the mounting bracket.