Thomas A Cobb

US Patent:

8646829, Feb 11, 2014

Filed:

Dec 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/327867

Inventors:

Michael W. Crane - Rochester MI, US
Gari M. Schalte - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas E. Cobb - Harrison Township MI, US
Norman E. Guschewski - Rochester MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60J 5/10
B62D 33/027

US Classification:

2961465, 29618703, 296 56, 2961468

Abstract:

A lift gate having a deformable section which allows the lift gate to deform rather than break during a low speed impact event. The lift gate has a deformable section located between an inner panel and an outer panel. The deformable section is able to deform during a low speed impact event against the outer panel, thereby preventing the inner panel from receiving any of the impact. This allows the inner panel to be significantly more rigid than the outer panel and the deformable section, and, therefore, provides the necessary structural support for the lift gate while withstanding collisions on the Impact Zone.

US Patent:

20120119059, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/373493

Inventors:

Michael W. Crane - Oakland Township MI, US
Thomas Cobb - Harrison Township MI, US
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US
James J. Kowalski - Lake Orion MI, US
Steven R. Roddy - Harrison Township MI, US

Assignee:

Magna International Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

F16M 13/02

US Classification:

248674

Abstract:

A modular a bracket which forms a cavity such that the bracket surrounds and supports an actuator. In one embodiment, the bracket is made of multiple pieces and also connects together without the use of fasteners. The pieces are connected together through the use of several attachment features, with a portion of each of the attachment features integrally formed as part of each half. The bracket also includes a plurality of alignment features integrally formed as part of the bracket. The alignment features support and properly position the actuator within the cavity. The design of the bracket reduces and simplifies design and tooling, and also has minimal components and fasteners, which also simplifies and reduces labor time.

US Patent:

20210253182, Aug 19, 2021

Filed:

Jun 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/973703

Inventors:

Jeffrey E. May - Warren MI, US
- Concord, CA
Thomas E. Cobb - Clinton Township MI, US
Martin R. Matthews - Troy MI, US
Braendon R. Lindberg - Metamora MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 35/00
B62D 37/02

Abstract:

An active front wheel deflector assembly () including a deflector panel () moveable between a stowed position and at least one deployed position wherein the deployment of the deflector panel () moves the deflector panel () into an airflow to direct air and improves aerodynamics. The active front wheel deflector assembly () combines linear actuation with rotational motion.

US Patent:

20200406992, Dec 31, 2020

Filed:

Sep 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/022484

Inventors:

- Concord, CA
Martin R. Matthews - Troy MI, US
Thomas E. Cobb - Eastpointe MI, US

Assignee:

Magna Exteriors Inc. - Concord

International Classification:

B62D 35/02
B62D 37/02

Abstract:

An active underbody panel system having a frame arrangement mounted under the vehicle and at least one deployable panel moveable between stowed and deployed positions to improve aerodynamics under the vehicle. A deployment/retraction mechanism is provided having a pair of linkage assemblies and driven by an actuator, which allows the deployable panel(s) to be moved automatically downward into the air flow as needed.

US Patent:

20190202504, Jul 4, 2019

Filed:

May 22, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/303001

Inventors:

- Concord, CA
Martin R. Matthews - Troy MI, US
Thomas E. Cobb - Eastpointe MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 35/02

Abstract:

An active underbody panel system having a frame arrangement mounted under the vehicle and at least one deployable panel moveable between stowed and deployed positions to improve aerodynamics under the vehicle. A deployment/retraction mechanism is provided having a pair of linkage assemblies and driven by an actuator, which allows the deployable panel(s) to be moved automatically downward into the air flow as needed.

US Patent:

20140342656, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

Aug 4, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/450608

Inventors:

- Aurora, CA
Thomas E. Cobb - Harrison Twp MI, US
Anthony J. Povinelli - Romeo MI, US
James J. Kowalski - Lake Orion MI, US
Stephen R. Roddy - Harrison Twp MI, US

International Classification:

F24F 13/20

US Classification:

454330

Abstract:

A modular a bracket which forms a cavity such that the bracket surrounds and supports an actuator. In one embodiment, the bracket is made of multiple pieces and also connects together without the use of fasteners. The pieces are connected together through the use of several attachment features, with a portion of each of the attachment features integrally formed as part of each half. The bracket also includes a plurality of alignment features integrally formed as part of the bracket. The alignment features support and properly position the actuator within the cavity. The design of the bracket reduces and simplifies design and tooling, and also has minimal components and fasteners, which also simplifies and reduces labor time.