Albert J Harrison

US Patent:

20060131921, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Dec 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/018411

Inventors:

Albert Harrison - Detroit MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 7/12

US Classification:

296107090

Abstract:

A convertible top architecture for a series of vehicles of a common platform is disclosed, the vehicles having roof styles of different shapes or passenger spaces of different lengths, the top designed to cover the different length passenger spaces, the top characterized by a rear rail, top cover and backlight that are unique to each length passenger space or roof style and further including common componentry for the remainder of the top regardless of the length of the passenger space or roof style.

US Patent:

20060237990, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Apr 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/114928

Inventors:

Albert Harrison - Detroit MI, US
David Brooks - Plymouth MI, US
G. Frank - Deerfield MI, US

International Classification:

B60J 7/12

US Classification:

296107090, 296121000

Abstract:

A three-dimensional four bar linkage mechanism is described which provides in and out movement of the rear corners of a convertible top as the top is being lowered or extended which allows the storage space for the retracted top to be smaller in width than the width of the foot print of the top when extended. A drag link which is hinged at one end to one bar and connected by a ball joint to a second bar which in turn is obliquely hinged to a third bar provides the three-dimensional action.

US Patent:

20080136214, Jun 12, 2008

Filed:

Dec 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/596592

Inventors:

Albert W. Harrison III - Detroit MI, US
John Thomas - Rochester Hills MI, US

Assignee:

COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60J 7/12

US Classification:

29610717

Abstract:

An apparatus for use in a motor vehicle having a roof system, the motor vehicle further having a body with a passenger compartment and a trunk space, the apparatus comprising a roof system comprising any one of a rigid panel hardtop, a retractable hardtop moveable from an extended position disposed above the passenger compartment to a retracted position, or a soft convertible top movable from an extended position disposed above the passenger compartment to a retracted position, wherein any one of the rigid panel hardtop, retractable hardtop or convertible soft top includes an attachment bracket. A transverse support beam having a first end and a second end is included, the support beam carrying any one of the rigid panel top, the retractable hardtop or the soft convertible top, wherein the first end and said second end include universal adapter brackets. The universal adapter brackets are connected to the attachment brackets and to the vehicle body.

US Patent:

20110070475, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889781

Inventors:

John D. Thomas - Rochester MI, US
Albert W. Harrison - Detroit MI, US

Assignee:

ALTe - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

H01M 10/50
H02J 7/00
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

429120, 429121, 29428

Abstract:

A battery module for a vehicle comprises a first portion adapted to be mounted to a vehicle and a second portion mounted to a battery box. A first pair of high voltage electrical connectors is mounted to the first portion and a second pair of high voltage electrical connectors are mounted to the second portion. The first pair of high voltage electrical connectors are configured to mate with the second pair of high voltage electrical connectors. Additionally, a first general electrical connector is mounted to the first portion of the battery box and a second general electrical connector is mounted to the second portion of the battery box. The first general electrical connector is configured to mate with the second general electrical connector.

US Patent:

20110086741, Apr 14, 2011

Filed:

Oct 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/899648

Inventors:

William J. DeFrank - Livonia MI, US
Seong Jun Kim - Ann Arbor MI, US
Albert W. Harrison - Detroit MI, US

Assignee:

ALTe - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60K 6/442
B60W 20/00

US Classification:

477 5, 180 6523, 180 65265, 903902

Abstract:

A vehicle comprises a drive sub-system having an engine and a first motor and a generator sub-system having a transmission and a second motor. The transmission for the vehicle is driven with the first motor, the second motor and the engine individually and in combination such that the vehicle may selectively operate in a serial hybrid mode and a parallel hybrid mode.

US Patent:

51618524, Nov 10, 1992

Filed:

Apr 11, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/683777

Inventors:

Michael P. Alexander - Grosse Ile MI
William A. Sims - Lincoln Park MI
George A. Corder - Romulus MI
Albert W. Harrison - Bloomfield MI

Assignee:

ASC Incorporated - Southgate MI

International Classification:

B60J 712

US Classification:

296108

Abstract:

A vehicle convertible top linkage assembly having improved means for controlling the articulation of the convertible top as it is raised and lowered. This linkage assembly includes a pair of pillar links that are pivotally coupled to the vehicle and a pair of balance links that control the articulation of the convertible top. The balance links are coupled to the linkage assembly by coupling means that simultaneously allow the balance links to be pivotally and longitudinally displaced. Longitudinal displacement of the balance links is accomplished by a variety of displacing means and serves the purpose of actuating the control links. These displacing means displace the balance link when the convertible top is being raised and lowered to provide various paths of movement.