Stylianos A Meidanis

US Patent:

6722226, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Sep 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/963083

Inventors:

Dorinel Neag - Walled Lake MI
Daniel W Husted - Saline MI
James P Salva - Shelby Township MI
Stylianos A Meidanis - West Bloomfield MI
Thomas R Carbone - Grosse Pointe Park MI
Victor Johnson - Royal Oak MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

G05G 114

US Classification:

74512, 74513, 74515 R, 74560, 74561, 74562

Abstract:

A locationally adjustable actuator is provided having a force input to a rod operatively associated with an automotive vehicle control. The actuator includes two parallelogram linkages which link an actuator pedal to a rod link which is pivotally connected with a rod which provides an automotive vehicle control input. The parallelogram arrangement is furthermore connected with a slider which is linearly adjustable with respect to the vehicle. Movement of the slider causes the actuator pedal to be linearly adjusted.

US Patent:

7798505, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Nov 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/285471

Inventors:

Dorinel Neag - Walled Lake MI, US
Vernon S Siple - Ferndale MI, US
Constantinos Sakatis - Oxford MI, US
Ileana C Ball - Northtville MI, US
Stylianos A Meidanis - West Bloomfield MI, US
Rajesh Garg - Troy MI, US
Jerry R Balogh - Farmington Hills MI, US
Brian J Haemmerle - New Baltimore MI, US

Assignee:

Chrysler Group LLC - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60G 9/00

US Classification:

2801241

Abstract:

A vehicle having a suspension system that supports a vehicle frame has a suspension interlock for governing the distance that the suspension system may move away from the frame during a vehicular rear impact event, thereby channeling impact forces through the suspension system and into the vehicle frame. A flexible member attaches to the vehicle frame and to the suspension system and acts as a tether to maintain the position of the suspension system relative to the frame. Alternatively, the suspension interlock may be a u-shaped bar mounted to the vehicular frame that interacts with a pin that is mounted to the suspension system. The pin resides within the confines of the u-shaped bar to maintain the position of the suspension system relative to the frame. Alternatively, a hooked plate may be used instead of a pin.

US Patent:

60387386, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Feb 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/022970

Inventors:

Dorinel Neag - Walled Lake MI
Stylianos A. Meidanis - West Bloomfield MI
Thomas R. Carbone - Grosse Pointe MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

E05D 1110

US Classification:

16324

Abstract:

A hinge assembly normally limits pivotal movement of a door within a first range and selectively permits pivotal movement of the door within a second, larger range. The hinge assembly includes a body hinge member fixedly attached to a frame and a door hinge member fixedly attached to the associated door. The body hinge member and the door hinge member are pivotally interconnected. The hinge assembly further includes a latch mechanism which normally limits pivotal movement of the door within the first range. Manual urging of the latch member to a release position selectively permits the door to be pivoted beyond the first range. The latching member is operable to automatically return to its latched position in response to closing of the door.

US Patent:

61294012, Oct 10, 2000

Filed:

Jul 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/358278

Inventors:

Dorinel Neag - Walled Lake MI
Stylianos A. Meidanis - West Bloomfield MI
Duane A. Koehler - Livonia MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60N 312

US Classification:

296 376

Abstract:

A storage container assembly for deployment either within, or adjacent to, an external surface panel of a pickup truck, is described. The storage container assembly is intended to be deployed either within, or adjacent to, the box side panel section, i. e. , the area between the rear wheel housings and the cab, of the pickup truck. The storage container assembly is comprised primarily of a storage bin or container and a pair of spaced and opposed brackets that are rigidly mounted to at least one surface of the pickup truck. Each bracket is provided with an integral slot that cooperates with a pin located on an external surface of the storage bin, thus allowing the storage bin to be pushed, pulled, or rotated from a closed position (i. e. , substantially flush with the external surface of the box side panel section) to an open position (i. e. , extending outwardly away from the external surface of the box side panel section) and vice verse.

US Patent:

59843551, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Mar 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/038188

Inventors:

Stylianos A. Meidanis - West Bloomfield MI
Dorinel Neag - Walled Lake MI
Joseph E. Rudelic - Canton MI

Assignee:

Chysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 119

US Classification:

280777

Abstract:

The present invention provides a steering device which has a steering column selectively moveable from a first position to a second position. The first position is a position angled upward conducive to driver use, and the second position is a more horizontal position which is conducive to vehicle crashing. The steering column has a front bracket and a locomotive device. Upon impact, the locomotive device drives the steering column, which rotates about the front bracket, and changes the resulting steering column angle. Thus, when the air bag inflates, it is positioned at a reduced angle and absorbs the impact of the driver more effectively.

US Patent:

61894095, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Jan 11, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/228195

Inventors:

Dorinel Neag - Walled Lake MI
Stylianos A. Meidanis - West Bloomfield MI
Thomas R. Carbone - Grosse Pointe Park MI
Victor Johnson - Royal Oak MI
Joseph E. Rudelic - Canton MI
Daniel W. Husted - Saline MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn MI

International Classification:

C21C 710

US Classification:

74512

Abstract:

An adjustable automotive pedal system includes a parallel bar suspension system for a foot pedal assembly system, such that the foot pedal can be adjusted toward the driver seat or away from the driver seat without adversely changing the force-stroke relationship between the foot pedal and the component being controlled by the foot pedal. The pedal system can be used with the vehicle brake, or vehicle clutch, or accelerator linkage.

US Patent:

57915334, Aug 11, 1998

Filed:

Jan 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/780910

Inventors:

Dorinel D. Neag - Commerce Township MI
Thomas R. Carbone - Grosse Pointe MI
James P. Salva - Shelby Township MI
Stylianos A. Meidanis - Lincoln Park MI
Leonard C. Paul - Dearborn Heights MI
Jeffery E. Long - Canton MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 4302

US Classification:

224 4221

Abstract:

A system for mounting a spare tire on a vehicle that has a hatch and a door frame that partially surrounds the hatch. The system includes an exterior tire mounted mode and an interior tire mounted mode. The system also includes an exterior holder device disposed in the hatch and an interior holder device disposed in an inner side wall of the vehicle. Further provided is an arm that is swivelably mounted to one side of the door frame of the vehicle at a first end portion. The arm has a middle portion and second end portion that has the spare tire mounted thereon. The system further provides an engagement member attached at the second end portion of the arm. The engagement member includes a device for engaging the exterior holder device when the system is in the exterior tire mounted mode and for engaging the interior holder device when the system is in the interior tire mounted mode.